Some business ideas are born in boardrooms. Others are born on the road. In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa welcome Valerie Bowden, Founder and CEO of CRDLE, whose journey from the Midwest to Africa reshaped how she views business, impact, and opportunity. From the Midwest to Africa Valerie[…]
Some conversations stay with you long after they end. This episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast is one of them. Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa welcome Bishop Kevin Foreman—pastor, entrepreneur, author, and community advocate—for a deeply moving discussion on leadership, faith, entrepreneurship, and what it truly means to live a life of purpose. A Calling[…]
Public relations has evolved dramatically over the years—new technology, AI-powered tools, and digital platforms now shape how brands communicate. But according to Tracy Tilson, President and Founder of Tilson PR, one thing has never changed: relationships are the heart of effective PR. In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide,[…]
When Walter Núñez left Lima, Peru at 17, he carried little more than determination and a student visa—but what he built from that courage would become a story of transformation and purpose. Today, he’s the founder and franchisor of A & P Painting & Flooring, a growing brand redefining the contracting industry by emphasizing professionalism,[…]
In a world that often defines success by numbers, titles, and speed, Rita Wilson offers a refreshing and deeply grounded perspective: true success is measured by joy, service, and the legacy you leave behind. In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, Rita Wilson — franchise owner of AlphaGraphics in[…]
With Barb Volk & Doug Birer In the latest episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, Rebecca Monet welcomes Barb Volk and Doug Birer—long-time partners and proven franchise operators—whose journey blends heart, discipline, and smart growth strategy. Barb and Doug’s story began years ago in the early days of OrangeTheory Fitness,[…]
Some leaders blend in. Others bring color, clarity, and conviction wherever they go. In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa welcome Jeanette Weinz, Brand President of Executive Home Care, for a moving conversation about leadership, healthcare, and the irreplaceable value of human connection. From[…]
Leadership journeys rarely follow a straight line — and that’s exactly what makes them meaningful. In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa welcome Katie Dills, Brand President of The Cleaning Authority, for a candid conversation about growth, curiosity, and leading with purpose. Katie’s story[…]
When business owners think about exiting their company, the conversation often centers around private equity, strategic buyers, or family succession. Yet for many founders—especially in franchising—those paths come with tradeoffs: loss of control, cultural disruption, pressure-filled earnouts, or a complete shift in the company’s identity. In a recent episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where[…]
When Alexa Centeno walked away from her corporate accounting career, she wasn’t chasing trends—she was chasing freedom. What began as a desire to spend more time with her family evolved into a bold entrepreneurial leap that led to VELLA HAUS, a fast-growing national home staging franchise redefining the industry. From Finance to Freedom Alexa holds[…]
Why do so many entrepreneurs stall right before their next big breakthrough? According to business growth coach and author Andrea Liebross, it’s because they’re stuck in what she calls the messy middle—that uncomfortable space between progress and possibility, where fear, doubt, and guilt start whispering that you’re in over your head. The “Messy Middle” Moment[…]
When you think of leadership, storytelling may not be the first tool that comes to mind—but for Stephen Seidel, it’s the foundation of influence, connection, and meaningful business growth. On this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa welcomed Stephen—TEDx speaker, founder of The Seidel Agency, and co-founder of Gents Journey—to[…]