Crush the Rush™: The Female Entrepreneur Podcast for Sustainable Business Growth

Welcome to Beyond the Algorithm, where we are breaking up with social media burnout and taking back our time. If you’ve ever found yourself posting just to stay “relevant” or obsessing over why your engagement dropped for no reason (seriously, Instagram, what is your deal?)—this episode is for you. Because let’s be real—social media exhaustion is REAL. And nobody wants to admit it, but everyone is feeling it.So today, we’re talking about:Why we’re all secretly over itThe science behind why social media is literally designed to keep you stuckRed flags you’re in toxic social media hustle modeAnd how to actually market your business without playing the algorithm gameCONNECT WITH HOLLY:🚀 Anti-Social School → Ready to grow your business without relying on social media? Get the full marketing roadmap (plus case studies + AI strategy bonus!) → hollymariehaynes.com/antisocial🎧 Ditch the Social Drama Podcast → Want real-life strategies for scaling without the social media stress? Grab our most-downloaded podcast series now → hollymariehaynes.com/social🌎 Website → Need sustainable marketing strategies that fit your life and your goals? Explore all the resources → hollymariehaynes.com📲 Instagram → Curious about what marketing without the algorithm looks like? DM us your biggest takeaway → @thehollymariehaynes📖 The 90-Day Planner → Need a roadmap to stay focused and actually finish what you start? Get the planner → hollymariehaynes.com/planner🎧 Love the podcast? Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review! It helps us keep bringing you the best biz-building strategies.

What if your marketing could create superfans—not just buyers? Today I chat with Veronica Romney, a master marketer, keynote speaker, and author of Identity Marketing. With nearly two decades of experience working with powerhouse brands like Tony Robbins and BossBabe, Veronica is here to introduce a revolutionary way to connect with your audience.In this episode, we dive deep into Identity Marketing—why traditional tactics are falling flat, how consumer behavior is evolving, and how to craft a brand that people don’t just buy from, but identify with. If you’re looking to future-proof your marketing, this episode is packed with game-changing insights.Today, you’ll hear:Why Identity Marketing is the future and how it moves beyond outdated, “bro marketing” tactics.How shifting buyer behavior in 2025 requires a more personal, immersive brand experience.The science behind trust in marketing and how to build deeper, lasting connections with your audience.Why proximity and intimacy with your customers are the antidotes to skepticism and disengagement.Veronica’s behind-the-scenes look at launching her book, Identity Marketing, and how she created a grassroots movement around it.CONNECT WITH VERONICA:Website: veronicaromney.comInstagram: @vromneyGrab Veronica's book: www.identitymarketingbook.comCONNECT WITH HOLLY:🚀 Ditch the Social Drama Podcast → Ready to grow without being glued to your phone? Grab our most-downloaded podcast series (now with real-life case studies + an AI strategy bonus!) → hollymariehaynes.com/social🌎 Website → Want more strategies to scale a business that fits your life? Explore all the resources → hollymariehaynes.com📲 Instagram → Come hang out behind the scenes! DM us your biggest takeaway → @thehollymariehaynes💡 The Crush the Rush Club → Need accountability + strategy for building a business without burnout? Join the club → hollymariehaynes.com/club📖 The 90-Day Planner → Want a roadmap to stay focused and actually finish what you start? Get the planner → hollymariehaynes.com/planner🎧 Love the podcast? Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review! It helps us keep bringing you the best biz-building strategies!

In today's pep talk, I share how to create a real-life business plan—one that’s scalable, sustainable, and actually works for your life and goals.In today's episode, I share:How to define success in this season of your businessThe one high-impact goal you should focus on in MarchA step-by-step breakdown of how to turn big goals into simple weekly action stepsHow to build flexibility into your plan so you don’t burn outThe secret to scaling smarter, not working harderCONNECT WITH HOLLY:🚀 Ditch the Social Drama Podcast → Ready to grow without being glued to your phone? Grab our most-downloaded podcast series (now with real-life case studies + an AI strategy bonus!) → hollymariehaynes.com/social🌎 Website → Want more strategies to scale a business that fits your life? Explore all the resources → hollymariehaynes.com📲 Instagram → Come hang out behind the scenes! DM us your biggest takeaway → @thehollymariehaynes💡 The Crush the Rush Club → Need accountability + strategy for building a business without burnout? Join the club → hollymariehaynes.com/club📖 The 90-Day Planner → Want a roadmap to stay focused and actually finish what you start? Get the planner → hollymariehaynes.com/planner🎧 Love the podcast? Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review! It helps us keep bringing you the best biz-building strategies!

Feeling stretched thin in your business? Today, I chat with Assia Mahmood, a multi-passionate entrepreneur, business mentor, and expert in scaling brick-and-mortar businesses. Assia shares her journey from being an overwhelmed operator to stepping fully into her CEO role—without sacrificing time, freedom, or sanity. We dive into the mindset shifts, delegation strategies, and leadership skills that helped her build multiple successful businesses while still making time for family and travel. If you’re ready to step out of the weeds and truly own your role as a visionary leader, this episode is packed with must-hear insights. Let’s get you out of the daily grind and into the CEO seat!Today you will hear:How Assia built multiple businesses while keeping her time and energy in checkThe key mindset shifts to move from being "in the weeds" to leading like a CEOPractical delegation strategies to free up your time (and stop micromanaging!)Why gratitude and leadership go hand in hand for business growthHow to set boundaries and optimize your schedule so your business works for youCONNECT WITH ASSIA:Instagram: @assia.mahmoodWebsite: https://assiamahmood.comDelegation Blueprint: https://assiamahmood.myflodesk.com/delegationblueprintFree quiz: Is Your Business Built to Scale?CONNECT WITH HOLLY:🚀 Ditch the Social Drama Podcast → Ready to grow without being glued to your phone? Grab our most-downloaded podcast series (now with real-life case studies + an AI strategy bonus!) → hollymariehaynes.com/social🌎 Website → Want more strategies to scale a business that fits your life? Explore all the resources → hollymariehaynes.com📲 Instagram → Come hang out behind the scenes! DM us your biggest takeaway → @thehollymariehaynes💡 The Crush the Rush Club → Need accountability + strategy for building a business without burnout? Join the club → hollymariehaynes.com/club📖 The 90-Day Planner → Want a roadmap to stay focused and actually finish what you start? Get the planner → hollymariehaynes.com/planner🎧 Love the podcast? Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review! It helps us keep bringing you the best biz-building strategies!

In today's pep talk, I share about one of the best things you can have in your back pocket admist the chaos of all the things: a mental health first aid kit. Midlife is a whole vibe—entrepreneurship, AI tools, sound baths, and perimenopause (because why not?!). If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the things—from business growth to life’s curveballs—you need to tune in to this episode!In today's episode, I share:The simple daily habits that help me stay sane (even during hormone-fueled meltdowns)How to create your own mental health first aid kit for stress, overwhelm, and burnoutWhy mixing strategy with soul is the key to sustainable successMy favorite self-care tools—like Pilates, journaling, sound baths, and yes, 2000s throwback dance partiesCONNECT WITH HOLLY:🚀 Ditch the Social Drama Podcast → Ready to grow without being glued to your phone? Grab our most-downloaded podcast series (now with real-life case studies + an AI strategy bonus!) → hollymariehaynes.com/social🌎 Website → Want more strategies to scale a business that fits your life? Explore all the resources → hollymariehaynes.com📲 Instagram → Come hang out behind the scenes! DM us your biggest takeaway → @thehollymariehaynes💡 The Crush the Rush Club → Need accountability + strategy for building a business without burnout? Join the club → hollymariehaynes.com/club📖 The 90-Day Planner → Want a roadmap to stay focused and actually finish what you start? Get the planner → hollymariehaynes.com/planner🎧 Love the podcast? Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review! It helps us keep bringing you the best biz-building strategies!

Building a business is exciting—but navigating the legal side? Not so much. That’s why today’s guest, Sam Vander Wielen, is here to demystify it all. As a former corporate lawyer turned legal educator, Sam has helped over 150,000 entrepreneurs legally protect their businesses while scaling sustainably.In this episode, Sam shares her journey from lawyer to online business owner, her no-BS approach to marketing, and insights from her upcoming book, When I Start My Business, I’ll Be Happy. If you’re ready to scale your business without the legal headaches, this conversation is packed with golden nuggets you won’t want to miss.Today, you’ll learn:The biggest legal mistakes entrepreneurs make—and how to avoid them from day one.How Sam built a multi-seven-figure business with a lean team (and no gimmicks).Her evergreen marketing strategies that drive consistent sales without social media burnout.The realities of entrepreneurship, why waiting for success to bring happiness is a trap, and how to build a business that supports your life—not the other way around.Key legal must-haves: business formation, contracts, and protections that actually keep you covered.CONNECT WITH SAM:Instagram: @samvanderwielenWebsite: https://www.samvanderwielen.com/Pre-order Sam's book "When I Start My Business, I’ll Be Happy": https://www.samvanderwielen.com/book/5 Free Steps to Legally Protect Your Business - https://samvanderwielen.samcart.com/referral/Legal-workshop/2yFvgxodXnW0hhcjFree Training: How to Add 2k Subscribers to Your Email List in 30 Days: https://www.samvanderwielen.com/captivate/CONNECT WITH HOLLY:🚀 Ditch the Social Drama Podcast → Ready to grow without being glued to your phone? Grab our most-downloaded podcast series (now with real-life case studies + an AI strategy bonus!) → hollymariehaynes.com/social🌎 Website → Want more strategies to scale a business that fits your life? Explore all the resources → hollymariehaynes.com📲 Instagram → Come hang out behind the scenes! DM us your biggest takeaway → @thehollymariehaynes💡 The Crush the Rush Club → Need accountability + strategy for building a business without burnout? Join the club → hollymariehaynes.com/club📖 The 90-Day Planner → Want a roadmap to stay focused and actually finish what you start? Get the planner → hollymariehaynes.com/planner🎧 Love the podcast? Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review! It helps us keep bringing you the best biz-building strategies!

In today's pep talk, I share about high-impact activities—the tasks that actually move the needle and help you hit your goals. The secret to real growth isn’t doing more—it’s doing the right things.In today's episode, I share:How to identify high-impact vs. low-impact tasks in your businessThe 80/20 rule and how to maximize your results with less effortThe 3 categories of business activities and where to focus your timeHow to stop spinning your wheels and start seeing real progressCONNECT WITH HOLLY:🚀 Ditch the Social Drama Podcast → Ready to grow without being glued to your phone? Grab our most-downloaded podcast series (now with real-life case studies + an AI strategy bonus!) → hollymariehaynes.com/social🌎 Website → Want more strategies to scale a business that fits your life? Explore all the resources → hollymariehaynes.com📲 Instagram → Come hang out behind the scenes! DM us your biggest takeaway → @thehollymariehaynes💡 The Crush the Rush Club → Need accountability + strategy for building a business without burnout? Join the club → hollymariehaynes.com/club📖 The 90-Day Planner → Want a roadmap to stay focused and actually finish what you start? Get the planner → hollymariehaynes.com/planner🎧 Love the podcast? Don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review! It helps us keep bringing you the best biz-building strategies!

What if seven figures wasn’t the ceiling, but the floor? Today, I chat with Darnyelle Jervey Harmon, award-winning CEO, keynote speaker, and author of Move to Millions: The Proven Framework to Become a Million-Dollar CEO. Darnyelle breaks down the mindset shifts, systems, and strategies that take entrepreneurs from six figures to sustainable, scalable seven-figure success. If you're ready to shift your beliefs around money, normalize abundance, and create generational wealth, this episode is for you.Today you will hear:The seven key systems every business needs to reach seven figures—and why most entrepreneurs overlook them.How to shift your mindset around money, overcome limiting beliefs, and confidently charge premium prices.The role of strategy, sales, and sustainability in building a million-dollar business without hustle and burnout.Why wealth creation isn’t just about you—it’s about legacy, impact, and financial empowerment for future generations.Darnyelle’s top questions to ask yourself if you're serious about scaling and her favorite daily abundance practice.CONNECT WITH DARNYELLE:Website: https://www.movetomillions.comInstagram: @darnyellejerveyharmonFree Guide: Move to Millions Method https://darnyelle.com/qsg/CONNECT WITH HOLLY:• ASK ME ANYTHING: www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat• WATCH THE EPISODE AND BONUS CONTENT ON YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/@hollymariehaynes• TAKE THE CEO WEEK CHALLENGE: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek• JOIN THE CLUB: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/ctrclub• WORK WITH HOLLY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwithme

In today's pep talk, I share everything you need to know about semi-passive income—what it is, why it’s a game-changer, and how you can start building income streams that work for you between launches.In today's episode, I share:What semi-passive income really means (and why it’s NOT just passive income)How to repurpose past launches into evergreen incomeSmart ways to diversify your income with affiliate marketing, low-ticket offers, and moreHow small strategic moves can DOUBLE your income—without doubling your workloadCONNECT WITH HOLLY:• ASK ME ANYTHING: www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat• WATCH THE EPISODE AND BONUS CONTENT ON YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/@hollymariehaynes• TAKE THE CEO WEEK CHALLENGE: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek• JOIN THE CLUB: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/ctrclub• WORK WITH HOLLY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwithme

Launching something big in 2025? Today, I chat with with Chelsea Wallace, a seasoned launch and evergreen funnel strategist who has helped countless online personal brands achieve record-breaking marketing campaigns. Chelsea shares her insights on the trends shaping launches in 2025, emphasizing how to align your messaging with shifting buyer psychology and how to plan and execute launches without compromising your well-being. If you're preparing for a launch this year, this episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiration to make the process smoother and more impactful.Today you will hear:The biggest launch trends for 2025 and how to align your messaging with changing buyer psychology to stay ahead of the curve.How to effectively use automation and surveys to gather insights from your audience, refining your messaging for maximum impact.Chelsea’s strategies for planning launches that prioritize your well-being, allowing you to maintain energy and avoid burnout.The importance of stepping into the role of the talent, delegating tasks, and focusing on creativity and connection during a launch.Key questions to ask when hiring launch support to ensure they align with your pace, communication needs, and can effectively capture your brand’s voice.CONNECT WITH CHELSEA:Website: https://thechelseawallace.com/Instagram: @thelaunchcopycoachFree Download: 5 & 6-Figure Launch Funnel Case Studies https://thelaunchcopycoach.com/case-studiesCONNECT WITH HOLLY:• ASK ME ANYTHING: www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat• WATCH THE EPISODE AND BONUS CONTENT ON YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/@hollymariehaynes• TAKE THE CEO WEEK CHALLENGE: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek• JOIN THE CLUB: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/ctrclub• WORK WITH HOLLY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwithme