Episode 7 – Family Business, Female Leadership, and Facing the Unspoken with Carmen & Reagan McCool

In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of The poWer House Podcast, we sit down with mother-daughter duo Carmen and Reagan McCool of McCool’s Flooring in Central Indiana. From growing a family business into a modern entrepreneurial operation to redefining what it means to be “family-owned,” Carmen and Reagan share insights on leadership, evolving company culture, and balancing tradition with innovation.But the conversation goes deeper. Together, we tackle one of the industry’s most overlooked topics: sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior in the workplace. Reagan bravely shares a personal experience, sparking an honest and necessary discussion about setting boundaries, supporting younger employees, and creating safe environments in male-dominated industries.You’ll also hear us talk about systems for employee safety, setting respectful workplace norms, and the subtle language cues that still carry weight. We even close the episode with a fun round of “Who’s More Likely” to keep things light.This is an episode full of candor, leadership, and powerful reminders about what it takes to build a thriving, respectful workplace—especially when family is involved.