Christine Hakkola

FoundHer Rising with Christine Hakkola

Business EN ↓ 32 episodes

Your business didn’t fail. It outgrew the way it was built. FoundHer Rising is for women founders in wellness, coaching, and consulting who’ve built successful service-based businesses, and are now feeling the weight of growth that depends too much on them. You’ve done the right things. You’ve built demand, filled your calendar, and proven your expertise. But instead of ease, growth brought more pressure, complexity, and responsibility. This isn’t a podcast for beginners, hustle culture, or quick fixes. It’s a space for honest conversations about what scaling actually requires: leadership shif...

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Christine Hakkola

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S01 E07 | From Research To Resilience | Jennifer Lima on FoundHer Rising 30.12.2025 30:12

In this episode of Found Her Rising, Christine Hakkola interviews Jennifer Lima, a former clinical researcher turned health and wellness coach. They discuss Jennifer's transformative journey from a structured career in clinical research to embracing holistic wellness practices. Jennifer shares her insights on the challenges of entrepreneurship, including overcoming imposter syndrome and navigating...

S01 E06 | Your Story, Your Strategy | Dr. Joanne Archibald on FoundHer Rising 23.12.2025 26:45

In this episode of Found Her Rising, Christine Hakkola interviews Dr. Joanne Archibald, founder of Livy Consulting, a unique historical consulting firm. Joanne shares her journey from pursuing a PhD to launching her business, emphasizing the importance of heritage in storytelling for businesses. The conversation explores the evolution of her vision, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and her aspi...

S01 E05 | Navigating Business Growth and Gender Roles | Vanessa Violette on FoundHer Rising 16.12.2025 35:26

In this episode of Founder Rising, host Christine Hakkola speaks with Vanessa Violette, a seasoned founder of a strategic consultancy and design studio. They discuss Vanessa's journey from supporting her husband's business to stepping into her own spotlight, the challenges of navigating gender roles in business, and the importance of authenticity and mindset shifts for entrepreneurs. Vanessa share...

S01 E04 | The Human Design of Leadership | Courtney Addy on FoundHer Rising 09.12.2025 27:31

In this insightful episode of FoundHer Rising, host Christine Hakkola speaks with Courtney Addy, a certified executive coach, facilitator, coach educator, and experiential designer. Drawing on over 20 years in high-profile executive roles, Courtney helps leaders make conscious, values-driven decisions by integrating leadership development, Human Design, and holistic wellbeing practices. This conve...

S01 E03 | Sustainable Growth, Real Talk | Liane Wood on FoundHer Rising 02.12.2025 25:50

In this powerful episode of FoundHer Rising, host Christine Hakkola sits down with Liane Wood, the visionary CEO of Build Your Private Practice, Inc., to explore her incredible journey from dedicated therapist to thriving business leader. Liane Wood is the CEO of Build Your Private Practice Inc. and a registered psychotherapist who helps Canadian therapists launch, grow, and scale private practice...

S01 E02 | The Heart Behind the Hustle | Dr. Michelle Fardella on FoundHer Rising 25.11.2025 36:21

In this episode of the "FoundHer Rising" podcast, host Christine Hakkola speaks with Dr. Michelle Fardella, co-director of WonderTree, a multidisciplinary practice supporting children and families. They dive into the realities of growing a service-based business while staying true to your core values of compassionate care. Dr. Fardella shares her candid insights on navigating the "messy middle" of...

S01 E01 | Rediscovering Joy in Entrepreneurship | LeAnn Lyon on FoundHer Rising 19.11.2025 27:18

Welcome to the first episode of FoundHer Rising! In this episode of FoundHer Rising, Christine Hakkola speaks with LeAnn Lyon, the Chief Joy Officer of JoyMinder Solutions. She is a show host, a sales leader, and the "Chief Joy Officer" of Joy Minder Solutions, a platform that equips entrepreneurs with trusted tools and curated coaches to help them pursue their passions and fulfill their why. LeA...