Blair Koch & Denise O’Neill – The Alternative Board

Holy Moly! After one-hour with Denise O’Neill and Blair Koch, franchisees and coaches with The Alternative Board (TAB) all I can think is: How in the world does one build a successful business without the use of coaches and advisory boards!?   Listen in as Denise (Baltimore/Washington) and Blair (Denver) discuss the many benefits of coaching … Read More “Blair Koch & Denise O’Neill – The Alternative Board”

Susan Salenger – Author. Health Advocate.

Passion and purpose has no age limit. And no limit to its impact when unleashed; its ripple effect a legacy for decades to come. Such is, and will be, the story of Susan Salenger (age 79), author and researcher behind Sidelined, How Women Manage & Mismanage Their Health (Release date, April, 2022)    Listen in as … Read More “Susan Salenger – Author. Health Advocate.”

Pace Webb – Daddy’s Chicken Shack

Pace Webb, the co-founder of Daddy’s Chicken Shack franchise is a classically trained chef who quickly made her dream of “feeding people” a reality once she received a rave celebrity review on her signature chicken sandwich.   In this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide Pace Webb shares her recipe for success. Pace … Read More “Pace Webb – Daddy’s Chicken Shack”

Alison Satriana – Teriyaki Madness

Alison Satriana, Director of Development at Teriyaki Madness joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide.   Alison talks about the high-vibe atmosphere and ‘Bill Murray’ tone at Teriyaki Madness and how each location expresses their unique personalities.   Teriyaki Madness is gearing up to rapid … Read More “Alison Satriana – Teriyaki Madness”

Kater Danford – Northeast Color

Ladies in Red: Kater Danford, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa discuss the power of love and the importance of a ‘service to others’ mindset, in this special Valentine’s Day interview.  As a single mother, without a college education Kater was in a tight spot and needed to make some changes. A career counselor suggested she … Read More “Kater Danford – Northeast Color”

Mary Jane Riva – Pizza Factory

Mary Jane (MJ) Riva, CEO of Pizza Factory has an interesting 3-prong approach to roadblocks, obstacles and failure. Failure to MJ is just another word for learning and developing character. MJ acknowledges we are all flawed human beings and is unapologetically herself. MJ consciously weighs out whether the business is running her or if she … Read More “Mary Jane Riva – Pizza Factory”

Candace Byrnes – Zor411

Don’t let one person (and their opinions of you) define you! That’s our big takeaway in this heartfelt and inspiring interview with Candace (Couture) Byrnes. Candace speaks from personal experience having worked with a highly critical nitpicking superior. Her confidence and competence were under constant attack. Candace shares how she moved through that painful experience … Read More “Candace Byrnes – Zor411”

Lauren Coulter – Biscuit Belly

How does someone go from being a pharmacist to a restauranteur and then a franchisor? Lauren Coulter, Co-founder and Director of Franchise Development tells Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa the story that led to Biscuit Belly on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. Initially Lauren Coulter took the safe … Read More “Lauren Coulter – Biscuit Belly”

Sharon Estroff – Challenge Island

Sharon Duke Estroff, CEO and Founder of Challenge Island joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. What did I learn? Challenge is important to a child’s emotional, social and intellectual development. Taking risks and stepping into unknown territories without adults at the ready … Read More “Sharon Estroff – Challenge Island”