The Franchise Woman

In this heartfelt episode of  The Franchise Woman podcast, host Rebecca Monet and co-host Tracy Kawa sit down with Bonnie Lanyon and Carol Ann Hunter —two PuroClean franchisees who have built not only successful businesses but a decades-long friendship rooted in shared values, family, and faith in their franchising journey. 💬 Hear their inspiring stories: How Bonnie and her late husband Tom launc...

In this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa welcome Brooke Wilson , multi-unit owner of Two Men and a Truck and founder of Two Men and a Junk Truck . Brooke shares: How she built a $20M+ business with nearly 300 employees The real challenges of launching a business as newlyweds Her leadership philosophy: every person brings value What drives her mission to help oth...

🎧 New Episode Drop! From high-pressure tech sales to pioneering wellness solutions—meet JoJo Struebing , founder of 🌿 Altered States Wellness. After facing anxiety and burnout, JoJo discovered the healing power of float therapy, red light therapy, cold plunging, and more. That discovery not only helped her find peace—it inspired a whole new business model. Now she's franchising a wellness concep...

🎧 In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast , hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Sarah Ross, a Fresh Coat Painters franchisee from Austin, Texas, who left a demanding career in corporate accounting to build a painting business—and a life—on her own terms. Sarah's journey is full of wisdom, from understanding her strengths and weaknesses, to making faith-based business decisions...

In this heartfelt Father's Day episode, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Donna and Daniel Golik—co-founders of Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream—to talk about family, resilience, and building a $7M brand with purpose. 🍨 Daniel's college pitch turned into a real business thanks to the mentorship of his father. After a heartbreaking loss just before opening their first store, Donna stepped in to...

🎙️ In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast , hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa are joined by Jen Wherrell (VP of Franchise Development) and Zach Beutler (CEO) of Jungle Driving , a revolutionary new franchise transforming how teens learn to drive. With their combined experience in franchising, team-building, and entrepreneurship, Jen and Zach share: 🚦 The inspiration behind Jungle Driving...

🎧 In this inspiring episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast , hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Michelle Holliman, Vice President of Franchise Development at Pigtails & Crewcuts. With over two decades in the franchise world, Michelle brings unmatched heart and wisdom. From her early days in the industry to coaching youth basketball and leading with compassion, Michelle's approach to...

🎧 In this episode of the Franchise Woman Podcast, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Stefan Figley, President of 1-800-Packouts—a leader in the contents and personal property restoration industry. Stefan shares how his structured upbringing and experience as a professional tennis player laid the foundation for his career in franchising and marketing. We dive deep into: 🏆 Why prepar...

Join us for a powerful conversation with Dawn Kane , CEO of Hot Dish Advertising, as she shares her 30+ year journey from the skyscrapers of Manhattan to the heart of franchise marketing. What you'll learn: What franchisors should know before choosing a vendor or agency How due diligence and culture fit make or break a marketing partnership Why "agency" isn't just a title—it's a responsibility The...

🎙️ On this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast , we welcome Toni Calderone , Founder and CEO of PastaNito , a fast-casual concept redefining the pasta experience. Toni's journey is packed with resilience, reinvention, and a whole lot of heart. Raised in a multi-generational Sicilian-American family steeped in hospitality, Toni was born into the restaurant business. But her path was anything but...

From the treatment room to the boardroom—this week's guest Kristi Levig shares her journey from waxing specialist to multi-unit Waxing the City franchise owner. You'll hear: ✔️  How she transitioned from manager to owner ✔️ What it's like to buy an existing studio vs. open one from scratch ✔️ The power of mentorship and building future franchisees ✔️ Why franchise support gave her the confidence t...

This week, we sit down with Loana Perez , founder and CEO of TeaCupFuls , to talk about how she turned a troubled past into a purpose-driven brand. 🧋 In this powerful episode: How Loana went from sleeping in her car to selling a 7-figure business Why she created TeaCupFuls as a safe space for teens What it means to franchise with heart, not just hustle The lessons she's learning as a franchisor a...

From condo property management to poolside entrepreneur, Carrie Waltman is one of only a handful of female franchise owners in the America's Swimming Pool Company system—and her story is all about resilience, relationships, and the power of heart-led leadership. 💡 In this episode: How she grew ASP Knoxville from $300K to $1.4M in just two years Why her "we'll figure it out" mindset is her superpo...

Join  Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa as they sit down with Marcieli Pastorio , a visionary entrepreneur and CEO of Maha Juice Bar , a franchise redefining the juice bar industry with a focus on quality, kindness, and purpose . From her humble beginnings in the Amazon region of Brazil to building a successful franchise in the U.S. , Marcieli's journey is one of faith, resilience, and servant leadersh...

In this episode of  The Franchise Woman podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with the visionary entrepreneur Sophia Wastler , the founder of the Starz Program —a company dedicated to enriching children's lives through dance, sports, cheerleading, and fitness . But Sophia's mission doesn't stop there! The Starz Program also offers business ownership opportunities , empowering passionate i...

In this episode of  The Franchise Woman Podcast , hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Danielle Wellings , the dynamic CEO of One Source Moving Solutions —a company redefining the moving experience with a compassionate, full-service approach . From growing up in a family business to building her own franchise empire , Danielle shares her incredible entrepreneurial journey , the challen...

What would make a  successful healthcare IT professional leave her career to start a concrete coatings franchise ? The answer: purpose, happiness, and family . In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast , Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Krystal Greenhaw , the inspiring entrepreneur behind Wise Coatings Raleigh . 💡 What you'll learn: ✔️ Why Krystal left a stable corporate career to...

What happens when two sisters leave corporate America to start a business in a male-dominated industry? Success, resilience, and a powerful story! In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast , hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Brooke Yobo and Lindsay Keyser , the inspiring sister duo behind DRYmedic , a restoration franchise serving Southwest Florida. 💡 What you'll learn in this...

What if a single phone call changed the course of your career? That's exactly what happened to Maddie Wofford , founder of Beheld Beauty Collective . What started as a request to assist with wedding hairstyling quickly turned into a thriving beauty business , now expanding through franchising . In this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast, Maddie and her father/mentor, David Pierce , share their...

🚀 From Side Hustle to National Franchise | Sarah Nuse on The Franchise Woman Podcast 🎙️ What if your biggest setback was actually a setup for success? 💡 In this inspiring episode of The Franchise Woman podcast, Sarah Nuse, founder & CEO of Tippi Toes, shares her incredible journey from a college side hustle to building a thriving children's dance franchise with locations across the U.S.! 🔥 In t...

🏃‍♂️ The Franchise Woman Podcast: Christina Collins on Helping Kids Move with Confidence! 🏃‍♀️ What if fitness wasn't just about competition but about building confidence, resilience, and joy ? In this episode, we sit down with Christina Collins , founder and CEO of NeverStopMoving365 , to talk about how she's changing the way kids experience movement! 💡 What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Th...

🔹 The Franchise Woman Podcast: Sherri Seiber on Leadership, Funding & Confidence in Franchising 🔹 🚀 In this episode, we welcome Sherri Seiber , President of FranFund , to discuss the critical role of funding in franchising, the power of emotional intelligence, and the importance of confidence in leadership. Whether you're a franchise owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or a leader looking for insp...

🎙️ The Franchise Woman Podcast: Featuring Abhilasha Mishra 🌟 Welcome to another exciting episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion and Purpose Collide, Profits Are Made, and Relationships Are Forged! 🎧 This week, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with the dynamic Abhilasha Mishra , founder of The Personal Branding Studio , to talk about scaling businesses, the power of auth...

🎙️ The Franchise Woman Podcast: Interview with Patrick Hyland Welcome to The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion and Purpose Collide, Profits Are Made, and Relationships Are Forged! In this inspiring episode, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Patrick Hyland , a franchising expert, business coach, and author of Stop Chasing Two Rabbits: Is Business Ownership Right for You? Pat shares hi...

🎙️ The Franchise Woman Podcast: Featuring Kelley Hoven – Empowering Women in Franchising In this powerful episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast , hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with the remarkable Kelley Hoven , Brand President of Gatsby Glass. Kelley shares her inspiring journey from scaling her own franchise to leading a cutting-edge brand, offering invaluable insights for entrepre...