The Franchise Woman

In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide , Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Sabrina Martin, owner of Gotcha Covered in Walnut Creek, California, and a former corporate healthcare executive who made the bold decision to leave a successful corporate career in pursuit of greater purpose, creativity, and community impact. After years of promotions, lead...

In this inspiring episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide , Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Carolyn Williams, owner of three Bar Method studios in Vancouver and a passionate advocate for women's health, longevity, and community. Carolyn shares her journey from a successful retail career to franchise ownership, revealing how a single Bar Method class with...

In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide , Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with entrepreneur, franchise owner, author, and business strategist Mike DeJong. Mike shares how a vacation gone wrong became the catalyst for a complete transformation in how he led his businesses. After realizing that everything depended on him, he began building systems, proce...

In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide , Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Melissa Davis, Vice President of Franchising for Express Employment International. Melissa shares her unexpected journey from aspiring journalist to franchise development leader, revealing how curiosity, emotional intelligence, and a genuine love for people have shaped her c...

What happens when a childhood built on responsibility, resilience, and "figuring it out" turns into a thriving franchise brand focused on early childhood education? In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Kim Collier, Chief Development Officer of Ducklings Early Learning Center, to discuss how empowering children, embracing messes, and fostering i...

What if success wasn't just about profit—but about purpose? This week on The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide , Jodi Elliot shares an incredible journey of building businesses rooted in impact, integrity, and service. From donating a kidney to a complete stranger to building and scaling two franchise businesses—Mosquito Joe and Wonderly Lights—Jodi exemplifies what it means...

What does it really take to go from employee to business owner—and build a life around freedom, purpose, and passion? In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast , Rebecca Monet and co-host Tracy Kawa sit down with Sofia Bongard, franchise owner of Bookskeeping San Diego East, to explore her inspiring journey from Mexico City to entrepreneurship in the U.S. Sofia shares how she went from being...

In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast , Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Jenna Law, Senior Director of Brand Marketing and Communications at Keke's Breakfast Cafe. Jenna is a powerhouse marketing leader who built Keke's marketing function from the ground up—transforming a beloved regional brand into a scalable, high-growth franchise system. With experience spanning creative agen...

In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast , Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Jamie Cecil, VP of Franchise Development, and Elizabeth Brasch, EVP of Marketing at Mellow Mushroom—one of the most iconic and unconventional brands in the restaurant franchise space. With over 50 years of history and 160+ locations, Mellow Mushroom has built a brand that thrives on individuality, creativit...

In this powerful episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast , Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Dominique Main, President of HireNetix and a 20-year franchise industry veteran. Dominique has seen franchising from every angle — franchise development, operations, sales, and executive leadership. But one defining moment changed her trajectory forever: A franchisee's family was devastated by fina...

In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast , Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with powerhouse leaders Angela Olea and Liberty Bernal, the visionary team behind Sweet Influencers. Angela, former founder and CEO of Assisted Living Locators, shares how a chance airplane conversation sparked a bold pivot into AI-powered influencer marketing for franchising. Liberty, President & COO, explains...

In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast , Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Felice Parker — U.S. Air Force veteran, entrepreneur, and franchise owner of PostNet in the Philadelphia area. After 27 years in the military and more than 16 years running her own childcare business, Felice transitioned into franchising — bringing with her a systems-driven mindset, servant leadership, and...

In this episode of  The Franchise Woman Podcast , Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Tracey Walsh, Chief Administrative Officer of Legacy Franchise Concepts and strategic leader behind the rapid growth of SweatHouz. Tracey shares how she built her career from the ground up in emerging franchise brands — learning real estate, construction, operations, franchise sales, and leadership along t...

In this inspiring episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast , Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Dallas-based entrepreneur Ally Collinsworth, owner of one of the top-performing studios in The Bar Method system. Ally shares her journey from dancer and commercial producer to franchise owner — and the strategic decision that led her to choose barre over Pilates. In this episode, you'll learn: ✔️...

Confidence Isn't a Feeling — It's a Strategy. In this powerful episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast , Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Julie DeLucca-Collins, founder of Go Confidently Services and host of the top-ranked Casa de Confidence Podcast . Julie shares her journey from the C-suite to confidence coach — and how two defining moments shaped her mission to help women step fully in...

What does it look like to scale a franchise brand with intention —without losing culture, clarity, or community? In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Becca Page Ruebke, franchise development expert at Stay In Your Lane, for a thoughtful conversation on systems, fractional leadership, and building brands that truly fit the people inside them. Be...

What does it really take to build, scale, and survive in franchising? In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Terry Blachek, a seasoned franchise executive, investor, and one of the early partners behind the explosive growth of Orangetheory Fitness. Terry shares his unfiltered journey—from running out of money and sleeping on a couch, to helping s...

In franchising, leadership, and life—challenges rarely arrive one at a time. Deadlines collide, decisions stack up, and the people we serve look to us for clarity. In this powerful episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, Profits are Made and Relationships Forged, host Rebecca Monet and co-host Tracy Kawa sit down with Beth Toenies, a leader known for her ability to...

What does it really take to build a franchise brand that thrives—not just in revenue, but in culture, leadership, and long-term growth? In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast , Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa welcome back Tatum Crews, Vice President of Sales at The Spice & Tea Exchange , for a powerful conversation on franchise development, immersive retail experiences, and people-first leade...

What if the reason you're not achieving the success you want has nothing to do with willpower, discipline, or "trying harder"? In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast , Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Dr. Noah St. John, known worldwide as The Zero-Friction Doctor and The Father of Affirmations , to explore what truly holds people back from success—and how to remove it. Dr. Noah s...

In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Valerie Bowden, Founder and CEO of CRDLE—a company redefining global outsourcing by connecting U.S. businesses with top-tier talent across Africa. Valerie shares her extraordinary journey from growing up in the Midwest to backpacking solo across Africa, living in Ethiop...

In this powerful episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Bishop Kevin Foreman—pastor, entrepreneur, author, and widely known as The People's Bishop . From starting his first business at age 12 to being ordained at just 19, Bishop Foreman shares how faith and business are not opposing forces—but complementary ones. He...

In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, host Rebecca Monet sits down with Tracy Tilson, President and Founder of Tilson PR, to explore what truly drives effective public relations in today's fast-moving, tech-driven world. Tracy shares why PR remains, at its core, a relationship business—and how listening, curiosity, and genuine gratitude create long-term b...

In this inspiring episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide , host Rebecca Monet sits down with Walter Núñez, founder and franchisor of A & P Painting & Flooring, to explore how one man's immigrant journey from Peru led to building one of the most purpose-driven brands in home services. Walter shares how he went from selling used computers as a student in New Jersey t...

What does it look like to build a business rooted in purpose, service, and joy? In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Rita Wilson, franchise owner of AlphaGraphics in Beaufort, South Carolina. Rita shares a remarkable journey — from her early career in marketing and the male-dominated newsroom of the 1980s,...