At Home with Founders

If you've ever taken on a client you knew wasn't right, missed a milestone because of a wedding weekend, or felt embarrassed to hand someone your business card, this episode is for you. This week we're sitting down with the founder and CEO of a nationally recognized luxury wedding and event design company with over 17 years in the industry - Laura Ritchie of Grit and Grace Inc. She built her brand...

What does it actually take to build a luxury wedding and event planning company where your name is literally the brand promise? In Episode 196, I'm sitting down with Elle Becerra , founder of Events by Elle , a luxury wedding and event planning company based in Miami that has grown from a childhood bedroom business into a full creative and production studio with a specialized team, a consulting ar...

What does it actually take to go from corporate buyer to founder - in the real, messy, terrifying, and quietly triumphant version of that story? Ana Escalante Morejon is the Miami-based founder behind Btwnthesheets , a genderless wellness and curated brand built on the belief that your customers deserve products with intention and a story behind them. She launched it after a layoff landed two mont...

What happens when a scrappy side hustle becomes a thriving all-female branding agency and you build it all while pregnant, then raising three kids under five? In this episode of At Home with Founders, Jessica sits down with Victoria Marcouillier , founder and CEO of BrandWell Designs, a boutique branding and website design studio helping six and seven-figure female entrepreneurs close the gap betw...

In this episode of At Home with Founders , Jessica Frigon pulls back the curtain on something almost no one talks about openly - the gap between how a business looks on the outside and how it actually feels to run behind the scenes. From the outside, many businesses appear polished, structured, and effortlessly successful. But inside, even at the multi-six and seven-figure levels, a very different...

In this episode of At Home with Founders , Jessica Frigon sits down with Emily Major-Girard, founder of Seven to Sunday , a content and social media agency rooted in intentional storytelling, and The Social BTS , a wedding day content experience designed to capture candid moments while allowing couples to stay fully present. Emily shares the honest behind-the-scenes of building not one, but two br...

What happens when a high-performing woman finally decides to build what she actually needs? In this episode, I sit down with Meg Gold, Co-Founder and CEO of BONDE, a private, vetted community for women decision-makers to talk about the parts of leadership we don't talk about enough: vulnerability, identity shifts, and the quiet courage it takes to bet on yourself. Meg shares the deeply personal st...

What if the key to scaling your business wasn't just Instagram… but a completely different platform most creatives overlook? In this episode of At Home with Founders , I sit down with Colie Lane Bousche , founder of Life Goals Magazine and Life Goals Marketing, to explore the untapped power of Pinterest for service-based entrepreneurs. From building an online magazine that's lasted a decade to lau...

What if the secret to scaling your business wasn't more strategy… but more connection? In this powerful episode of At Home with Founders , I sit down with Inbal Claudio , 3x founder, mom of three, and the visionary behind Like-Minded Collective - a free, global social networking platform built just for women entrepreneurs. We get real about the messy middle - building a startup from scratch while...

If you've built the team, implemented the systems, and done everything you  thought would make scaling easier—but you're still overwhelmed and stretched thin—this episode is for you. Because here's the truth: Your business is keeping you stuck. 👉 You hired a team, but they're still relying on you for every decision. 👉 You built systems, but they still require you to be in the mix. 👉 You're auto...

Your client journey is happening every single day , whether you're thinking about it or not. It's shaping how clients see your business, trust your expertise, and talk about you when you're not in the room. And yet—so many business owners focus on getting clients but don't put enough intention into keeping them engaged, excited, and coming back for more. So today, we're having a heart-to-heart abo...

Welcome to the very first episode of At Home with Founders ! After a much-needed break and deep reflection, I'm back with a fresh new vision—and I'm so excited to bring you along for the journey. In today's episode, we're diving into a challenge I see all the time: brilliant, driven entrepreneurs stuck in the cycle of doing instead of leading . You didn't start your business to be overwhelmed, exh...

In this episode of the LOVE Unplugged podcast, host Jessica Frigon sits down with Emelie Johnson, a seasoned graphic designer and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience. Emelie shares her journey into the world of graphic design, from her early exposure in high school to her transition from academia to a successful career in marketing and branding. As the founder of Embermake, a brand devel...

In today's episode, we're thrilled to host Angela Capeles, a visionary leader and founder of Capeles Agency. With her extensive background in marketing and PR, Angela shares her profound insights into building a brand that resonates deeply through understanding and connecting with people's experiences. As a marketing strategist and empathetic leader, Angela explains how prioritizing empathy not on...

In this episode we're joined by the insightful Kelsey Acres, who opens up about the often-overlooked psychological battles that accompany stepping into entrepreneurship. Kelsey, a passionate mindset coach for women entrepreneurs, shares her transformative journey from working in digital communications to becoming a beacon of support for women navigating the fear and self-doubt inherent in starting...

In this episode, we dive into the realms of entrepreneurship, personal growth, building wealth and achieving that coveted work-life harmony. Haley Burkhead, a dynamo in the entrepreneurial world, opens up about her journey of breaking through traditional business barriers, sharing ingenious strategies such as repurposing intellectual property to captivate new markets. Enter the conversation as Hal...

In this episode, we welcome the tenacious Ashli Pollard, an entrepreneurial force with an impressive foothold in the fashion and marketing industries. Ashli unveils the intriguing narrative of her career journey, initially defying the typical membership business model but now adeptly steering the helm of a membership-based entrepreneurial venture. Her account is a testifying portrait of finding jo...

In this episode, we welcome the culinary architect and wellness advocate, Hilary Brent, the visionary founder of The Rooted Table.  Embarking on a transformative journey from the bustling hospitality scene in Vancouver to her calling in holistic nutrition, Hilary shares an evocative narrative of her pivot to entrepreneurship—spurred by her mother's battle with cancer and a burning desire to fuse h...

In this episode of the LOVE Unplugged podcast, I have the pleasure of hosting Vanessa Grutman, a dynamic biohacker, health and business coach, and entrepreneurial powerhouse. Vanessa shares her personal trials with burnout and the disconnection she experienced after selling her successful medical aesthetic clinics. Her candid recount of seeking healing practices like breath work, journaling, medit...

Gabrielle Laura, an intuitive channeler, speaker, and podcast host joins us and we explore healing as the bedrock of successful manifestation.  Throughout this episode, we uncover the transformative art of manifestation and the dynamic approach that Gabrielle brings to the table, providing listeners with a roadmap for turning their desires into reality in a manner that is both spiritual and pragma...

If you've ever wondered what it takes to build a brand that resonates with the heart, our latest conversation with Pia Beck is your ticket to insider knowledge. This chat brings to the forefront Pia's profound business acumen as we dissect the essence of follow-through and its pivotal role in sculpting a cohesive brand experience. Diving deeper, we discuss robust strategies for forging community n...

In this episode of the LOVE Unplugged podcast, we dive into the world of holistic nutrition and gut health with the knowledgeable Jass Stupak of Nourish with Jass. As a certified holistic nutritionist and herbalist, Jass provides us with a deep dive into how diet profoundly affects our digestive systems, and the essential steps to take when considering dietary changes, particularly when adopting a...

In this episode, we are joined by Diane Marie Pisera, a maven in the world of entrepreneurship and strategic online presence. Diane, with her wealth of business acumen, dives into the nuances of self-reliance in business and the courage it takes to make decisions independently, contrasting with the collaborative safety net found in corporate roles. Throughout the episode, Diane offers sage advice...

In this Self Saturdays episode, I dive into the topic of falling back in love with your business. We reflect on the challenges entrepreneurs faced in 2023 and I offer insights on how to rekindle the passion for your business. I share my personal experiences and guide listeners through a process of reflection and review to realign with their business vision and goals. I emphasize the importance of...

In this episode, we are joined by Olivia Austin of Current Design Studio.  Her story, far from a straight path, is a testament to the resilience required to juggle a bustling design company with the full-time job that is motherhood. Olivia's compelling entrepreneurial evolution—from her tentative beginnings to establishing a thriving agency—marks the heart of our discussion, offering invaluable in...