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Leading with Purpose: How Jodi Elliot Built a Business—and a Life—That Makes a Difference
What does it really mean to build a successful business? For many, success is measured in revenue, growth, or scale. But for Jodi Elliot, success is defined by something much deeper: making a meaningful impact. In a recent episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, hosted by Rebecca Monet, Jodi shares … Read More “Leading with Purpose: How Jodi Elliot Built a Business—and a Life—That Makes a Difference”
From First Employee to Franchise Owner: How Sofia Bongard Built a Business Around Freedom and Purpose
Entrepreneurship doesn’t always begin with a bold “yes.” Sometimes, it starts with a hesitant… no. In a recent episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sat down with Sofia Bongard, franchise owner of BooXkeeping San Diego East, to unpack her journey from employee to business owner—and the mindset shifts that made … Read More “From First Employee to Franchise Owner: How Sofia Bongard Built a Business Around Freedom and Purpose”
Jenna Law on Building Brands, Leading with Confidence, and Why Generalists Win in Franchising
In franchising, growth isn’t just about adding locations—it’s about building a brand that people believe in. In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Jenna Law, Senior Director of Brand Marketing and Communications at Keke’s Breakfast Cafe, to explore what it really takes to build and scale … Read More “Jenna Law on Building Brands, Leading with Confidence, and Why Generalists Win in Franchising”
How Mellow Mushroom Scales a 50-Year Franchise Without Becoming Cookie-Cutter
In franchising, consistency is often treated as the gold standard. Same layout. Same experience. Same everything. But what if that model isn’t the only path to scalable growth? In a recent episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sat down with Jamie Cecil (VP of Franchise Development) and Elizabeth Brasch (EVP … Read More “How Mellow Mushroom Scales a 50-Year Franchise Without Becoming Cookie-Cutter”
Responsible Franchising Starts with Hiring: Dominique Main’s Mission to Solve the People Problem
Franchising has always been built on systems. But systems don’t run themselves. People do. In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Dominique Main, President of HireNetix, to discuss one of the most urgent challenges facing franchising today: Hiring. Dominique’s journey into this mission wasn’t theoretical. It … Read More “Responsible Franchising Starts with Hiring: Dominique Main’s Mission to Solve the People Problem”
Evolve or Be Left Behind: How Angela Olea and Liberty Bernal of Sweet Influencers Is Redefining Franchise Marketing
Innovation often begins with a simple conversation. For Angela Olea, that conversation happened on an airplane. After selling Assisted Living Locators to a private equity firm and committing to remain for three years post-acquisition, Angela encountered an influencer in the RV industry who opened her eyes to the untapped power of influencer marketing. Within months, … Read More “Evolve or Be Left Behind: How Angela Olea and Liberty Bernal of Sweet Influencers Is Redefining Franchise Marketing”
Support Is the Strategy: How Felice Parker Turned Military Discipline into Franchise Success
What if the secret to business growth isn’t aggressive scaling or complex strategy? What if it’s simply… support? In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Felice Parker — a 27-year U.S. Air Force veteran, mother of six, community servant, and franchise owner of PostNet in the … Read More “Support Is the Strategy: How Felice Parker Turned Military Discipline into Franchise Success”
The Swiss Army Knife of Franchising: How Tracey Walsh Builds Relationships, Scales Brands, and Leads with Generosity
Some leaders specialize. Others adapt. Tracey Walsh does both. As Chief Administrative Officer of Legacy Franchise Concepts — the franchisor behind SweatHouz — Tracey has built a career on wearing multiple hats and pivoting seamlessly between them. From franchise sales and legal oversight to operations, real estate, construction, and HR, she embodies what Rebecca Monet … Read More “The Swiss Army Knife of Franchising: How Tracey Walsh Builds Relationships, Scales Brands, and Leads with Generosity”
Safety, Strength, and Scalability: How Ally Collinsworth Built a Top-Performing Barre Franchise
When Ally Collinsworth decided to leave her corporate career producing commercials for brands like Hyundai and Apple, she wasn’t chasing a hobby. She was building a business. Today, she operates one of the top-performing studios in The Bar Method system — and her journey offers powerful lessons in conviction, culture, and smart financial decision-making. From … Read More “Safety, Strength, and Scalability: How Ally Collinsworth Built a Top-Performing Barre Franchise”