Ladies Who Launch

Join us in this listicle style episode where we discuss five major things you didn’t know you needed when starting a business. We understand listicles are a bit out of date but it worked best for our brains today!  Also enjoy Alyssa and Dakota being real and escaping the microscope for some laughs today!  PS: do you also use pimple patches? Ladies Who Launch is a podcast for women entrepreneurs wh...

Let's get real about mental health challenges, the onslaught of ADHD diagnosis in the past few years and open up about how our brains really work.  It’s terrifying to talk about our feelings and rather, listen to a T-Swift song about our inner demons. But you know what? Screw it. Let’s get real. In this episode of Ladies who Launch, Alyssa and Dakota discuss Dakota’s newly discovered and diagnosed...

It it well-known that Alyssa and Dakota are no fans of New Year’s resolutions but are big proponents of continual goal setting throughout the year as situations change. June always seems chaotic when dealing with clients, staff or management. Parents are pre-occupied with end of school celebrations and graduations, while most are planning their vacations. Trying to get project deliverables complet...

Running a business is more than just your five year business plan. It is managing day to day priorities, timelines and never ending tasks which can become overwhelming and exhausting.  In this week’s episode Dakota and Alyssa delve into effective strategies to increase your productivity to grow your business. Key topics Leaning into AI to save time, help with ideation and content creation Utilizin...

Software plays a vital role in today’s society. Whether it’s as basic as emails, to the current discussions around artificial intelligence, we are bombarded with content daily.  As the economy slows down, businesses everywhere are looking at their operational costs and where they can save money. Software is one of the low hanging fruits when it comes to cost cutting. Knowing which to keep or toss...

As the famous quote from Bill Gates states, “your brand is what people say about you when you aren’t in the room.” Developing your brand is the first step when starting any business. If you can’t answer the question of why you are doing what you do, it will make your journey so much more difficult.  When developing your brand, the first question is what is your story? Who are we? Who aren’t we? Wh...

Join Dakota today as she is joined by Kimbery Gray and Kalyn Edworthy to discuss their new documentary, The Root of it All. The Root of it All is a film about a disconnected urbanite who is curious about a deeper relationship with nature and the very thing that nourishes us and sustains us - our food. The film is also a solutions-based exploration of regenerative farming and features the creative...

Every business owner deals with several issues daily - it’s when one of those issues turns into a crisis that problems can arise. Alyssa walks us through the difference between an issue and a crisis in your business and how to properly manage a crisis if it arises. Dakota acts as her opinionated self in this episode.  ---  Follow us on  Instagram (@ladieswholaunchpod) , and  Facebook (LadiesWhoLau...

Alyssa and Dakota are f*ing terrible time managers. Throw in a little ADHD and this is even harder to navigate. Are you also terrible at time management and require constant flow state apps to stay on task? We feel you. Let’s talk about how to build to-do lists that not only serve you, but make your day better, more fulfilling and more successful.  Also, be the first subscribers to our BRAND NEW N...

Join Alyssa and Dakota as we talk about being a woman and how our gender adversely affects access to money, capital in general and also, some of the things Alyssa and Dakota have personally been through in this capacity when buying homes and more.  Also, be the first subscribers to our BRAND NEW NEWSLETTER! Containing juicy tidbits from the both of us on business FREE MARKETING ADVICE, VIP only in...

All the single ladies... in this episode Alyssa and Dakota discuss the disparity that comes alongside being a woman in all things - even groceries!  Tune-in and tell us what you think! Show me the money honey... in this episode Alyssa and Dakota unpack equality with women and money and how we're treated when it comes to loans, banking and more.  ---  Follow us on  Instagram (@ladieswholaunchpod) ,...

AI (Artificial Intelligence) is an everyday part of our lives in 2023. If you use Grammarly to help compose your content and emails or utilize self-checkout at retail stores you are utilizing AI. With the current heated discussion around ChatGPT, many communications and digital marketing professionals are both intrigued and concerned about how this may affect their careers. Join Alyssa and Dakota...

You know what a BFF is - Alyssa and Dakota are taking it further with BBBF's - tune in to learn what they are and how to get them for a fuller and more inspirational life!  ---  Follow us on  Instagram (@ladieswholaunchpod) , and  Facebook (LadiesWhoLaunchPod) , or email us at  ladieswholaunchpod@gmail.com  to find out more about us and be notified when new episodes release!

2022 was a ride. With many ups and downs, it definitely left its mark on all of us.  In this episode, Alyssa and Dakota discuss some of the hard lessons they learned about their businesses and personal lives in 2022 and how they plan to make changes in 2023.  ---  Follow us on  Instagram (@ladieswholaunchpod) , and  Facebook (LadiesWhoLaunchPod) , or email us at  ladieswholaunchpod@gmail.com  to f...

2023 kicks off with Dakota and Alyssa discussing plans to scale their businesses this year, along with some candid chat about moving on from clients that you no longer align with or aren't filling your cup.   ---  Follow us on  Instagram (@ladieswholaunchpod) , and  Facebook (LadiesWhoLaunchPod) , or email us at  ladieswholaunchpod@gmail.com  to find out more about us and be notified when new epis...

It's that time again!  Join the Ladies who Launch for a roundup of local experiences and gifts!  ---  Follow us on  Instagram (@ladieswholaunchpod) , and  Facebook (LadiesWhoLaunchPod) , or email us at  ladieswholaunchpod@gmail.com  to find out more about us and be notified when new episodes release!

Join Alyssa and Dakota as we unpack the difference between the toxic North American hustle culture and pure passion for a job you love! We also talk about the sh*t show that is the social media landscape and how we're coping.  ---  Follow us on  Instagram (@ladieswholaunchpod) , and  Facebook (LadiesWhoLaunchPod) , or email us at  ladieswholaunchpod@gmail.com  to find out more about us and be noti...

Andi is a nature-loving, star-gazing, free-spirited, forest witch. Their academic background in environmental science and personal connection to astrology and earth magic informs everything they create. In November of 2021, Andi launched Saint Alchemy - a wild foraged apothecary of cosmically infused skincare potions, herbal teas, altar tools, and more. Saint Alchemy is about connection to the lan...

The fact a Women's Chamber of Commerce is necessary in 2022 says everything about the patriarchal structure of business, entrepreneurship and politics.  Join Dakota and Alyssa as we welcome Nancy Wilson, the founder and CEO of the Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC), a national, not-for-profit organization that advocates for women-identified and non-binary business owners in Canada.   We...

Our parents worked for 30 years in the same job or with the same company, were married at 21, and had kids at 23. It was a different time but many of us feel pressure to be our parents and wonder "what are we even doing?" Alyssa and Dakota take aim at our need to compare our success to our peers and why it's ok if you're still figuring things out.  Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  @angelawato...

We know that planning for your business growth is essential but in today's fast-changing world navel gazing too far into the future may actually be a detriment.  Join Dakota and Alyssa as they discuss how they have changed their attitudes around long-term planning for their clients and their businesses.  ---  Follow us on  Instagram (@ladieswholaunchpod) , and  Facebook (LadiesWhoLaunchPod) , or e...

Join Alyssa and Dakota for his mini-episode on the importance of your community and how to access them!  ---  Follow us on  Instagram (@ladieswholaunchpod) , and  Facebook (LadiesWhoLaunchPod) , or email us at  ladieswholaunchpod@gmail.com  to find out more about us and be notified when new episodes release!

Join Alyssa and Dakota for a mini-episode as we unpack the Quiet Quitting effect that happened this past August and why this should come as no surprise to overbearing corporations who are still working their people too hard and for little compensation.  Book recommendation:  The Quitter's Manifesto: Quit a Job You Hate for the Work You Love ---  Follow us on  Instagram (@ladieswholaunchpod) , and ...

It's time for a book (and other) dump! Tune-in as Alyssa and I highlight all of the things we're tuning into lately! We cover off some great fiction beach reads, orgasmicn enlighgteniment and how patriarchy has shaped society! List and where to find things:  The Invisible Women It happened one summer Big magic Tash Sultana The Financial Feminist The Problem with Jon Stewart The Pitching Powerhouse...

Join Alyssa and Dakota as we talk $h%T the year, what's coming, the bat-shit-crazy that everyone seems to be experiencing and also, try to get positive about Q4.  ---  Follow us on  Instagram (@ladieswholaunchpod) , and  Facebook (LadiesWhoLaunchPod) , or email us at  ladieswholaunchpod@gmail.com  to find out more about us and be notified when new episodes release!