Highlighther: Shining the Spotlight on Female Entrepreneurs

Send Fan Mail! What does it look like to build a business with consistency and compassion? This week, I sat down with Angie from Mr. Mike's Grill, a family-owned restaurant that's become a favorite for the gluten-free community in Metro Detroit.  Angie shares how her family's journey started with one small gluten-free menu inspired by her mom's celiac diagnosis. Over the years,...

Send Fan Mail! Every creative journey has twists and turns. This week, I sit down with Michigan author Jan Buhr to talk about writing, publishing, creative courage, and how pain makes you a better creator. In this candid conversation, we discuss technology and writing deciding to pause her pursuit family support and the difference it makes and more Connect with Jan Follow her on Facebook to keep u...

Send Fan Mail! What happens when a side job turns into a 27-year career? In this episode of HighlightHer , I sit down with Lisa of Posh Nail Studio to talk about her journey from beauty school student and single mom to successful salon owner with strong community ties. Lisa shares the ups and downs of building a business, including closing her first salon, rebuilding her clientele, pivoting when l...

Send Fan Mail! What happens when a one-time event turns into a mission? This week, I sit down with Miranda, founder of Celebrate Mi Life , a nonprofit dedicated to promoting mental wellness, resilience, connection, and suicide prevention throughout Downriver and Southeast Michigan. Miranda shares how a simple idea to bring people together grew into an organization that hosts community events, supp...

Send Fan Mail! What happens when you combine compassion, courage, and a willingness to jump in before you feel fully ready? In this episode of HighlightHer, Jenny sits down with Emma Weaver, founder of Downriver Doula, for a thoughtful conversation about birth work, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and supporting women through some of the most vulnerable and powerful moments of their lives. Jenny has...

Send Fan Mail! In this episode of HighlightHer , Jenny chats with Urmi Hossain — a finance professional by day and community-builder, mentor, writer, and podcast host by night. They talk about identity, purpose, women’s leadership, and creating a life that truly feels like your own. Born in Italy to Bangladeshi parents and now living in Montreal, Urmi shares what it was like growing up between cul...

Send Fan Mail! If you've ever wanted to leave behind the traditional "corporate America" and venture out on your own, this episode is for you! Listen in as Emily shares her story and inspires you on your business journey. What you’ll hear: Why you would want to limit the amount of people on your team Things to do to create a less-corporate structure A shift in mindset regarding comp...

Send Fan Mail! For this special bonus episode, we’re doing things a little differently. HighlightHer listener (and superfan) Melissa stepped into the host chair and turned the mic around on me. She was the host and I answered listener questions submitted from across the U.S. — and even Australia! Together, we talked about the journey behind HighlightHer, the life happenings that shaped me, what I’...

Send Fan Mail! When your child has extra needs that limit your work options, sometimes you have to get creative on how to bring in an income for your family. Monica McDonald has three boys with autism. She couldn't work a traditional outside-the-home job, so she decided to sell items on Etsy. That wasn't sustainable long-term; however, through that experience, she created a business fift...

Send Fan Mail! Charity and Kim, both foster moms, saw the many needs foster families run into and decided to do something about it. Without prior experience, they dove into the world of non-profits. If you’ve ever considered starting your own non-profit, this is the episode to listen to!  What You’ll Hear: Tips for someone wanting to start a non-profit Lessons learned that can save you time Encour...

Send Fan Mail! Shopper preferences and economic times fluctuate. What if you could learn to ride the rollercoaster of business change instead of giving up when the trends change?  What you’ll hear: An incredibly gutsy story of a woman-owned business One of the best things you can do for your business A lesson in thinking like a prepared entrepreneur And more! Anne Sabatos of The Bling Thing has ma...

Send Fan Mail! What happens when your childhood dream gets squashed? Most people, like Jan Dale, find something else to do. But when opportunity comes knocking in a big way…do you launch a business or hold yourself back? In this episode you’ll hear: Why a newsletter is important for your business Inspiration for being brave as an entrepreneur Tips for creative businesses And more! Jan Dale of Jan...

Send Fan Mail! Imagine, one day you discover the place that has come to be your second home is closing. You have to start over from scratch and build a new business. Do you wallow in defeat? Not if you’re Rosie Garza of LeGallery! Rosie is an astute female entrepreneur who dreams big. She cares deeply about her community and uses her business to provide a safe, welcoming space for people to hang o...

Send Fan Mail! How does a busy mom turn a hobby into a business when she doesn't have extra funds? How does a female entrepreneur respond when a major deal falls through? What are good steps to take when you're letting someone else represent showcase your product? Meet Tabitha, founder of The Paper Wreath Company. She may be soft-spoken, but her thought processes are incredibly powerful....

Send Fan Mail! Have you ever been missing someone and you want to feel connected with them? That’s how Alyssa Roy started her business, Downriver Homestead. In our conversation, we discuss: Retaining sanity when you’re a wife, mom, business owner, etc. Allowing for the flow of life “Fierce but flexible”  Her next step And more! Connect with Alyssa: Follow her at Downriver Homestead Facebook Page J...

Send Fan Mail! Approachable Beauty: Chelsea Bernas of GoTox Aesthetics In this episode we meet Chelsea Bernas, a nurse who needed a break from Covid and started her own wellness spa. In this conversation we discuss: How to be different as a beauty business Tips for building your business wisely The importance of community Her next expansion And more! Connect with Chelsea: gotoxaesthetics.com Faceb...

Send Fan Mail! American Sweets Down Under: Christina Little of little bakery "I don't think of myself as a businesswoman. I think of myself as a problem solver." Today meet Christina, former mental health coach who now owns a bakery. Christina is an American living in Australia. During the conversation we talk about Failure vs. curiosity Deciding who to listen to as an entrepreneur...

Send Fan Mail! If cheering on businesswomen, learning from the best, and discovering great women-owned businesses is your thing, then the HighlightHer podcast is for you!  Every meaningful journey has a starting point. In this short introduction, host Jenny Herman shares the full-circle moment that led to the creation of HighlightHer. After years of supporting and connecting with women — including...

Send Fan Mail! In this brief trailer, meet HighlightHer--the podcast spotlighting businesswomen around the world. Discover what is in it for you! Follow the podcast and subscribe to the podcast newsletter so you never miss an episode. After all, you never know whose story will inspire your next step! Join the HighlightHer fun on Facebook . Editing: Greg Herman