Woman Owned: The Growth Podcast for Women Entrepreneurs

You can be running a successful business and still feel exposed. Revenue is coming in, clients are smart, demand is real, and yet, cash flow feels tighter than it should, decisions feel heavier than expected, and the business itself feels fragile. In this conversation, Eleanor is joined by Julia Taylor, CEO and founder of GeekPack, a company that operates at the intersection of entrepreneurship and institutions. This episode names a reality many women business owners experience but rarely have language for: sometimes the problem isn't how well you're working, it's where your business is getting its stability from. Tune in this week as Eleanor and Julia take a strategic look at what business stability really requires and why it so often gets misunderstood in women-led companies. Julia shares how she built a revenue architecture that separates value creation from stability by partnering with large organizations, securing grants, and designing systems that can actually carry growth. Together, they explore why so many women are taught to absorb risk personally, and what changes when stability is designed structurally instead. Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO85 Connect with Eleanor on LinkedIn or Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanorbeaton/ https://www.instagram.com/eleanorbeaton/?hl=en Check out GeekPack: https://geekpack.com/

Emily Feairs, a high-impact leadership coach and co-founder of Our Time to Lead, explores the dynamics of power and authority in the workplace. She discusses how high-achieving women often become the organizational safety net, leading to burnout and a loss of credibility. Emily emphasizes the importance of setting clear standards and giving direct feedback. They also delve into the role of discomfort in leadership growth and how using resentment as a diagnostic tool can help identify boundary issues. Unlock your authority and lead with clarity!

"I hate selling." If you've ever thought this, you're not alone. But here's what's surprising: Eleanor hears this most often from women who are already successful - women with strong reputations, loyal clients, and thriving referral networks. If hating sales were simply about fear or lack of confidence, wouldn't it get easier as you became more established? The reality is that for many women, that dislike actually intensifies as they become more successful. That's because the issue isn't you. It's the system. Join Eleanor this week as she reveals why established women entrepreneurs experience this resistance to selling, and why traditional sales systems are fundamentally misaligned with how successful women build trust and authority. Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO83 Connect with Eleanor on LinkedIn or Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanorbeaton/ https://www.instagram.com/eleanorbeaton/?hl=en

In a bold new approach for women entrepreneurs, the conversation centers on the urgent need for measurable ROI in business strategies. Eleanor Beaton reveals the pitfalls of the 'program graveyard,' where many collect courses but lack actionable results. She emphasizes shifting from hope-based investments to accountability-driven growth. Introducing the Jewel OS framework, Eleanor outlines essential metrics, structured implementation, and quarterly reviews that will drive real results for women aiming to scale their businesses.

What an extraordinary, full, rich year 2025 has been! As we close out this remarkable year, Eleanor is here to share her best moments from the Woman Owned podcast. This isn't just another year-end recap. It's a masterclass in professionalizing women's entrepreneurship while building a business that nourishes you as much as it nourishes your bottom line. This week's best-of episode pulls together the most powerful moments from Woman Owned in 2025. Real talk about money, scaling, and building businesses that honor both your ambition and humanity. Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO81 Connect with Eleanor on LinkedIn or Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanorbeaton/ https://www.instagram.com/eleanorbeaton/?hl=en

Have you ever noticed that the more successful your business becomes, the less time you seem to have? It's one of entrepreneurship's cruelest ironies. You started your business for freedom and flexibility, but now you're drowning in complexity, endless meetings, and a never-ending to-do list. The truth is, when you scale your company, you scale everything - including the chaos. But what if you could actually manufacture more time? Join Eleanor this week as she reveals three powerful steps that have helped her clients reclaim their calendars while scaling their businesses. These aren't just productivity hacks. They're fundamental leadership strategies that allow you to stay two steps ahead of your business instead of drowning in its complexity. Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO80 Connect with Eleanor on LinkedIn or Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanorbeaton/ https://www.instagram.com/eleanorbeaton/?hl=en

Terri Cole, a licensed psychotherapist, relationship expert, and author, reveals how she transformed her podcast into a lucrative venture. She discusses the importance of offering valuable free content and the power of a solid lead magnet, which garnered 55,000 leads and $3M in sales. Terri shares her efficient batching strategies for content creation while maintaining work-life balance. Additionally, she emphasizes values-driven marketing and her unique tech setup that allows for high-quality production from home. Tune in for insights on combining integrity with successful entrepreneurship!

Eleanor is training for the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim this May: a legendary hike that's 25 miles, 11,000 feet of elevation change, all in one day. But here's the thing: she's not doing this simply because she loves to hike. She's doing it because her business cannot afford anything less than a well-rested, deeply recovered CEO. This week, Eleanor is sharing why she's creating her body like a business operating system in 2026. This isn't a health journey episode - it's about what happens when a CEO becomes the weakest link in her own company. Tune in today to understand why your under-recovery might be the real reason your scale pathway isn't working. Eleanor shares her 2026 health plan, which mirrors exactly what she's building inside Jewel OS for her clients. Most importantly, you'll learn about deload weeks and get Eleanor's exact protocol that allows her to protect elite recovery while running a multi-seven-figure company. Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO78 Connect with Eleanor on LinkedIn or Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanorbeaton/ https://www.instagram.com/eleanorbeaton/?hl=en

Are you secretly wondering if you're the bottleneck in your business? If you're hovering around the $250K-$500K mark and feeling overwhelmed, here's some good news: it's not you. You just don't have the infrastructure yet. One of the most misunderstood - yet most catalytic - hires that creates that infrastructure is an executive assistant. This week, Eleanor is joined by time management expert and host of the It's About Time podcast, Anna Dearmon Kornick. Anna runs a successful business with just one full-time employee (herself!) while managing programs, clients, and her family, just to name a few. How? Through the strategic use of her executive assistant. Listen in this week as Anna breaks down why your EA is not an administrative nice-to-have but part of the core infrastructure of scale. You'll learn Anna's system for working with her assistant, and the key tools and documentation that allows her business to run smoothly whether she's speaking, coaching, or spending time with family. Download The Founder's Playbook now to learn exactly how the Executive Assistant role transforms from a time protector at $300k in revenue to a strategic Chief of Staff at $30 million. Get your free guide by clicking here: https://safimedia.co/assistant Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO77 Connect with Eleanor on LinkedIn or Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanorbeaton/ https://www.instagram.com/eleanorbeaton/?hl=en

Ever feel like coaching isn’t enough? Eleanor reveals that most women entrepreneurs need structure rather than more advice. She discusses how the coaching industry has evolved, emphasizing the importance of operating systems for sustainable growth. With tailored dashboards and metrics, founders can achieve calm scaling. Eleanor tackles the overload many face, urging a shift from endless reflection to actionable frameworks. Discover how coaching can transform into a performance tool within these systems, paving the way for the professionalization of women’s entrepreneurship.