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Send us Fan MailWhat if success is not about balance, but about building a life with purpose, curiosity, and impact? In this episode, Soon Hagerty shares how fleeing Vietnam as a child shaped her entrepreneurial mindset, why “business for good” has to be built into the model from day one, and the biggest mistake women founders make when chasing growth. This conversation is packed with honest insights on leadership, resilience, growth mindset, and creating businesses that actually mean something. Show NotesKey Takeaways Why the best businesses solve meaningful problems first  How Soon built mission driven brands without making impact an afterthought  The mindset shift from survival thinking to expansion thinking  Why curiosity and asking better questions are founder superpowers  The truth about “work life balance” and why Soon believes in seasons instead  How women founders can start giving back without overextending themselves  Why growth mindset is less about talent and more about learning fast Pivotal MomentsSoon’s origin story: From escaping Vietnam to entrepreneurship The rug pull moment: Losing a succession plan and starting her first agency The Good Bowl: Building a restaurant that donates with every purchase Growth mindset in action: Why founders must stay curious to survive The “seasons not balance” philosophy: A refreshing take on ambition and burnout Resources Mentioned Boundless Futures Foundation (BFF)  The Good Bowl  Hagerty  CHIEF  How Women Lead  Uber’s women driver initiative Favorite Quotes“There’s barely a risk you can’t unravel. So why not take it?”“You don’t create a business and then make it meaningful. You create a meaningful business from the beginning.”“The most important person you manage is yourself.”Connect + Learn MoreGuest: Soon Hagerty Founder, Boundless Futures Foundation LinkedIn: soon-hagerty-5637448 Instagram: @soonhagerty---Subscribe and ReviewIf you loved this episode, drop us a review, share it with a badass woman in your life, and subscribe to Badass Women in Business wherever you get your podcasts.Stay badass. Stay bold. Build it your way.Keep up with more content from Aggie and Cristy here:Facebook: Empowered Women Leaders  Instagram: @badass_women_in_businessLinkedIn: ProveHer - Badass Women in BusinessWebsite: Badasswomeninbusinesspodcast.comAthena: athenaac.com

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a seasoned entrepreneur steps away from building brands and decides to solve something far more human?In this episode, Rebecca Matchett shares her journey from launching fashion brands like alice + olivia to co-founding Synchrony, an AI-assisted platform designed to help neurodivergent adults build real connection. What started as a gap she couldn’t ignore has turned into a mission-driven business tackling one of the most overlooked challenges in tech: social isolation.Rebecca breaks down why traditional platforms have failed this community, what it actually means to build with empathy, and how she’s approaching growth in a way that prioritizes trust over speed. This is a conversation about seeing what others miss, building something that matters, and redefining what success looks like when the impact goes far beyond the product.Episode Notes Rebecca’s path from advertising to building multiple fashion brands  Why she consistently builds in industries she doesn’t know  The moment Synchrony became more than just an idea  The “gap” most of tech has ignored and why it matters  What people misunderstand about neurodivergent adults and connection  The concept of the “services cliff” and what happens after age 21  How Synchrony is designed differently from traditional social platforms  The role of AI and why it’s built to support, not replace, human interaction  What it takes to build trust with an underserved community  The tension between intentional growth and scaling a social platform  Lessons from past partnerships and how she approaches them today  What success actually looks like for Synchrony users  Where the platform is headed and the bigger vision for impact About Rebecca MatchettRebecca Matchett is a seasoned entrepreneur with more than two decades of experience building and scaling brands across fashion and e-commerce. She has founded and led multiple companies, including alice + olivia and TrioFit, where she developed a patented women’s sizing system.Her latest venture, Synchrony, launched in 2026 and is an AI-assisted social platform designed specifically for neurodivergent adults. Connect + Learn MoreWebsite: https://joinsynchrony.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-winn-matchett-6356481/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joinsynchrony/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joinsynchrony---Subscribe and ReviewIf you loved this episode, drop us a review, share it with a badass woman in your life, and subscribe to Badass Women in Business wherever you get your podcasts.Stay badass. Stay bold. Build it your way.Keep up with more content from Aggie and Cristy here:Facebook: Empowered Women Leaders  Instagram: @badass_women_in_businessLinkedIn: ProveHer - Badass Women in BusinessWebsite: Badasswomeninbusinesspodcast.comAthena: athenaac.com

Send us Fan MailThere’s a point in your career where being good at your work stops being enough.You’re experienced. You deliver. You’re trusted. But growth slows, and the path to real influence or ownership becomes less clear.Deborah Farone has spent her career inside that reality.As former Chief Marketing Officer of Cravath, Swaine & Moore and Debevoise & Plimpton, and now CEO of Farone Advisors LLC, she has worked alongside some of the most successful professionals in the world. What she’s seen is consistent. The people who rise are not just experts. They know how to build relationships, create visibility, and generate business.In this conversation, Deborah shares insights from her upcoming book Breaking Ground: How Successful Women Lawyers Build Thriving Practices, based on interviews with more than 60 women who have built influential, profitable careers.One of the biggest shifts she challenges is how we think about business development. It’s not a personality trait. It’s a skill that gets stronger with repetition and intention. She also reframes sales in a way that removes the resistance many women feel. The most effective approach is not about pushing. It’s about understanding, supporting, and building trust over time.We also get into: Why women are still underrepresented at the top  How to build visibility without feeling forced  The role of authenticity, empathy, and expertise in trust  What actually changes when you step out on your own Deborah also shares the less talked about side of success, including navigating isolation and being intentional about connection as your career evolves.If you’re ready for more control over your growth and opportunities, this is a conversation worth sitting with.Show NotesGuest: Deborah Farone CEO, Farone Advisors LLC Former CMO, Cravath, Swaine & Moore and Debevoise & PlimptonDeborah Farone is an internationally recognized marketing strategist who has spent decades advising top law firms and professional service organizations on growth, leadership, and client development. Through her work and her upcoming book Breaking Ground, she brings a clear perspective on what actually drives long-term success for women in high-performance careers.Key TakeawayBusiness development is not something you either have or don’t. It’s a skill you build over time and the sooner you treat it that way, the more control you have over your career.Resources & LinksWebsite: https://deborahfarone.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-brightman-farone-4061655/---Subscribe and ReviewIf you loved this episode, drop us a review, share it with a badass woman in your life, and subscribe to Badass Women in Business wherever you get your podcasts.Stay badass. Stay bold. Build it your way.Keep up with more content from Aggie and Cristy here:Facebook: Empowered Women Leaders  Instagram: @badass_women_in_businessLinkedIn: ProveHer - Badass Women in BusinessWebsite: Badasswomeninbusinesspodcast.comAthena: athenaac.com