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DCfempreneur Podcast

by Lisa Shapiro

DCfempreneur offers community to local DC area female entrepreneurs that collectively seek to combine and share skills, knowledge and expertise to help impact and grow their businesses to make them more purposeful, profitable and sustainable. We support the community through networking opportunities, collaboration, & professional events.

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Episodes

  1. Are you visible in your business? Are you clear on who your ideal client is and where to find them?

    If you want to grow a successful business to live your purpose and create the life of your dreams, then putting yourself out there and showing up is crucial. Hopefully some of the information covered in this podcast will help you think more about the visibility for your business. If people don't...

  2. Are you feeling the Coronavirus-Inspired Productivity Pressure?

    Are you feeling the Coronavirus-Inspired Productivity Pressure? Living our daily lives amidst this virus pandemic is enough stress. We face enough stress in life without putting more on ourselves, but that's exactly what many of us are doing right now by thinking that because we are stuck at home...

  3. Crowdfunding Amid COVID-19

    Today we hosted our first virtual coffee chat. One key takeaway was a saying that “When fishermen can’t get to sea, they mend their nets”. This is what we are doing amid this virus pandemic. One of the tasks I’ve decided I now have time for is preparing a Crowdfunding campaign for The Fempreneur...

  4. What the Lesson of Stone Soup Teaches Us

    Have you heard of the story of "Stone Soup"? There are many variations on the story of stone soup, but the moral of the story is the same. Take a listen. DCfempreneur is celebrating 1 Year! We are celebrating one year of community, growing together, becoming better and stronger -- together! Join…

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  5. A Decade in Review

    We have heard it a million times: "Life is Short". We have limited time on Earth, but we can live our lives to the fullest everyday. Are you truly living life to its fullest? Are you spending time on what matters most (to you)? This is a question I revisit every year when I work in my…

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  6. S2:E4 Dr. Alyssa Adams

    In this episode, Lisa Shapiro, host sits down with Dr. Alyssa Adams to discuss how she empowers entrepreneurs to grow their side hustle so they can leave their soul sucking job and make even more money doing what they love. Listen in to hear about how she went from Clinical Psychologist to…

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  7. S2, E3: The MultiPassionPreneur Jen

    Today's guest, Jennifer Crawford is DCfempreneur's newest Founding Member and is a well-known DC area multi-passionpreneur who takes on new projects wherever and whenever she sees a need isn't met. Her multiple business ventures has led her to financial independence, and a life-long love for...

  8. S2, E2: Meet The Technology Matchmaker

    Today's podcast was with Mary Sue Dahill, Founder of MSD Advisors & Technology Matchmaker dives into setting up systems and automation using technology tools for solopreneurs and micro-businesses. Everyday she works with clients to help them automate tedious administrative tasks using technology...

  9. Season 2, Ep. 1: Girl Meets Food

    Season 2 of the DCfempreneur Podcast kicks off with a VIVID interview with Mary Kong DeVito of Girl Meets Food. She is not only a dear friend, Food blogger, Tastemaker, but Podcast Host herself. In this episode, we cover everything from Mary growing up in a Chinese household in New York City…

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  10. Episode 12: Who are the Founding Members?

    Episode 12: Meet the DCfempreneur Founding Members. These thirteen ambitious and driven women are talented, knowledgeable, and dedicated experts in their field. As Founding Members, they are committed to help support the local fempreneur community. It is our collective belief that we all benefit...

  11. Episode 11: The 7 Ways to Pre-Promote Your Stuff on Social Media with Danielle Daily

    Danielle Daily joined the podcast to discuss the "7 Ways to Pre-Promote Your Stuff on Social Media" and the power of pre-promotion in marketing using your authentic voice. Danielle TEDx Speaker, Author, Podcaster of The Suddenly Single Show suggests that pre-promotion is 80% of any marketing…

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  12. Episode 10: Supporting Female Entrepreneurs in the Nation's Capital: An interview with Julia Westfall, HeraHub DC Founder

    Today's guest, Julia Westfall is the founder and CEO of Hera Hub DC, a professional work and meeting space for women business owners in the Washington DC Metro area. Julia’s passion for supporting women business owners comes from her 20+ years working with small businesses, helping them manage...

  13. Episode 9: What Your Dog is Trying to Tell You: An Interview with Author & Animal Behaviorist, Kimberly Artley

    Today's guest is Kimberly Artley, Founder of PACKFIT, Author of the celebrated book, “My Dog, My Buddha”, and has been described as the “Mary Poppins” of dog training. Her background of nutrition, human psychology and behavior, and life coaching paired with canine psychology, behavior and…

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  14. Episode 8: How can one person ImpactYou? Interview with Health & Fitness Coach, Robyn Engleson

    How can one person ImpactYou? Today’s guest, Founding Member Robyn Engelson shares tips on how you can take steps towards making choices to impact your mindset, nutrition and fitness. Robyn is on a mission to help people improve their mindset, nutrition, and fitness so they can be the best…

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  15. Episode 7: Where Did Your Entrepreneurial Spirit Originate? A Tribute to My Father

    Should I thank my Dad or blame him? Some say that the Entrepreneurial Spirit isn't something you are taught, it's something you are born with. Are entrepreneurs born into this world with a special drive and ability to recognize an opportunity? Or can can entrepreneur be created through education,...

  16. Episode 6: Plan or DO? Which is better?

    Which are you? A thoughtful planner or an action-oriented doer? Which is better for business? We now have 14 Founding Members and will be launching a new level of Membership soon? Will you be a part of our Market Research to ensure we meet your needs? We'd love to hear from you!

  17. Episode 5: Basking in the Glow of a Very Successful Event

    Special thank you to Founding Member, Kimberly Artley for her kind testimonial, " The women in this group simply amaze me. A collective of passion-preneurs whom found (or are finding) the courage to turn their gift(s), joys, pain-points, and/or concerns into a service, mission, movement, and/or…

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  18. Episode 4: How You Can Meet Your Biz Bestie + Meta Skillz Magic

    In this episode, Lisa Shapiro, DCfempreneur Founder welcomes Catherine Van Wert, mindset strategist and meta-skillz fanatic. In this casual conversation, Lisa and Catherine recount how they met and how meeting just one person can unexpectedly change the course of your life-- and business.

  19. Episode 3: The Early Beginnings of DCfempreneur: Our Story

    A little history of DCfempreneur and how it all began. My purpose and passion is supporting others, specifically other female business owners. DCfempreneur offers community to connect female entrepreneurs by providing support, networking opportunities, and collaboration to impact their business…

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  20. Episode 2: We've launched a podcast! Now what? The Who & What of the DCfempreneur Podcast.

    The DCfempreneur Podcast will help further our mission to offer community and connect female entrepreneurs by providing support, networking opportunities, and collaboration. The Podcast will feature helpful information, tools, and insight to impact female owned businesses to make them become even...

  21. Episode 1: DCfempreneur: Solopreneur Doesn’t Have to Mean Solo

    You're not the only one who has thought and felt that being an entrepreneur is about being out on your own - aka solo. If you're an entrepreneur, there is a strong chance that you've felt a little lonely at times. There is good news! You don’t have to do this alone. This community exists for this...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

DCfempreneur offers community to local DC area female entrepreneurs that collectively seek to combine and share skills, knowledge and expertise to help impact and grow their businesses to make them more purposeful, profitable and sustainable. We support the community through networking opportunities, collaboration, & professional events.

HOSTED BY

Lisa Shapiro

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DCfempreneur offers community to local DC area female entrepreneurs that collectively seek to combine and share skills, knowledge and expertise to help impact and grow their businesses to make them more purposeful, profitable and sustainable. We support the community through networking...

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DCfempreneur Podcast is created and hosted by Lisa Shapiro.
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