Category: podcast guest
Leading with Purpose: How Kamille McCollum is Growing BODYBAR Pilates Through Culture, Trust, and Intentional Leadership
Some leaders inspire through vision. Others inspire through action. Kamille McCollum does both. As President and Chief Branding Officer of BODYBAR Pilates, Kamille has helped guide one of the fastest-growing boutique fitness franchises in the country. Yet her leadership philosophy wasn’t forged in a boardroom—it began in classrooms, social work, and a lifelong passion for … Read More “Leading with Purpose: How Kamille McCollum is Growing BODYBAR Pilates Through Culture, Trust, and Intentional Leadership”
Do It Scared Anyway: How Kayla Curtis Turned Closed Doors Into Entrepreneurial Success
Many successful entrepreneurs can point to a defining moment that changed the direction of their lives. For Kayla Curtis, it wasn’t a single moment. It was a series of closed doors. What began as a life centered around athletics, coaching, and supporting her husband’s football career eventually led her down an entirely different path—one that … Read More “Do It Scared Anyway: How Kayla Curtis Turned Closed Doors Into Entrepreneurial Success”
From Crew Member to Franchise Owner: How Ashley Rafferty Built Success Through Leadership, Mentorship, and Community
Some entrepreneurial journeys begin with a carefully crafted business plan. Ashley Rafferty’s began with a part-time job. Today, Ashley owns and operates a successful Pizza Guys franchise in Dixon, California, but her path to ownership started nearly two decades ago when she joined the company as a crew member while attending college. Through hard work, … Read More “From Crew Member to Franchise Owner: How Ashley Rafferty Built Success Through Leadership, Mentorship, and Community”
Adaptability, Wellness, and Building a Brand That Lasts: Lessons from Gara Post
When Gara Post reflects on her entrepreneurial journey, one word rises above all others: Adaptability. It’s a quality that has shaped every chapter of her career—from navigating her parents’ divorce as a child, to moving across the country after college, to building multiple businesses and helping grow The NOW Massage into one of the most … Read More “Adaptability, Wellness, and Building a Brand That Lasts: Lessons from Gara Post”
Faith, Friendship, and the Power of Community: Valencia Hagos’ Journey to Entrepreneurship
Success stories are often measured by growth, revenue, and achievement. But for Valencia Hagos, success looks a little different. For the veteran, mother, and owner of BODYBAR Pilates Shadow Creek, success is rooted in relationships. It is found in friendship, community, faith, and the intentional use of time. In this inspiring episode of The Franchise … Read More “Faith, Friendship, and the Power of Community: Valencia Hagos’ Journey to Entrepreneurship”
Turning Challenges into Opportunity: How Haley Haar Revitalized an AlphaGraphics Franchise
Success stories often begin with opportunity. Haley Haar’s began with a challenge. When Haley and her husband purchased an AlphaGraphics location in downtown Kansas City in 2009, they weren’t stepping into a thriving business. Instead, they inherited a location with a poor reputation, limited market share, and strained customer relationships. Many prospective franchise owners would … Read More “Turning Challenges into Opportunity: How Haley Haar Revitalized an AlphaGraphics Franchise”
From Golden Handcuffs to Greater Purpose: Sabrina Martin’s Journey into Entrepreneurship
Success doesn’t always look the way we expect. For many professionals, career success is measured by promotions, compensation, titles, and recognition. Yet even when those boxes are checked, something can still feel missing. That was the reality for Sabrina Martin. After a highly successful corporate career in healthcare, Sabrina found herself asking a question that … Read More “From Golden Handcuffs to Greater Purpose: Sabrina Martin’s Journey into Entrepreneurship”
From Independence to Community: Carolyn Williams on Leadership, Women’s Health, and Building a Life That Lasts
When Carolyn Williams talks about fitness, she’s not really talking about fitness. She’s talking about community. She’s talking about longevity. She’s talking about leadership. And perhaps most importantly, she’s talking about the courage to stop trying to do everything alone. In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, Carolyn Williams, … Read More “From Independence to Community: Carolyn Williams on Leadership, Women’s Health, and Building a Life That Lasts”
From Operator to Owner: Mike DeJong’s Blueprint for Building a Business That Creates Freedom
Many entrepreneurs start a business seeking freedom. Freedom of schedule. Freedom of income. Freedom of choice. Yet somewhere along the journey, many discover they’ve unintentionally built something very different. Instead of owning a business, the business owns them. That reality became painfully clear for Mike DeJong during what should have been a relaxing vacation in … Read More “From Operator to Owner: Mike DeJong’s Blueprint for Building a Business That Creates Freedom”