Women On The Rise with Jen Blandos

Join Jen as she chats with Zahara D'Souza, an experienced travel counsellor and an integral part of the Female Fusion community. Discover Zahara's incredible journey from the events industry to becoming a successful travel counsellor, thriving through challenges, and embracing the joys of exploring new destinations. Tune in to explore the art of personalized travel planning, the significance of nu...

Step into the world of UAE business setup with host Jen Blandos and special guest Jenna Jenkins. In this insightful episode, Jenna, a seasoned business advisor, shares her expertise on the dynamic landscape of setting up a business in the UAE. Join the conversation as they discuss the ever-evolving regulations, challenges, and strategies for success. Episode Takeaways: Navigating Complexity: Explo...

In the powerful premiere episode of Women of Impact, special guest Mita Srinivasan shares her journey from being an "accidental entrepreneur" to becoming a legend in the UAE's PR and marketing scene. Discover how Mita saw a gap in the market and transformed her tech-centric PR agency into a powerhouse, focusing on underserved areas, and how she's now paving the way for AI startups. Dive into the w...

Have you ever wondered about the incredible individuals behind Female Fusion's membership? Curious about the dynamic personalities, diverse businesses, and collaboration opportunities that await you? Well, your questions are about to be answered! Join us as we dive into 30 powerful interviews, each featuring one of our remarkable members and delving deep into their journeys, triumphs, and the less...

In this episode, Jen shares 30 invaluable lessons from her podcasting journey with Female Fusion. Whether you're new to podcasting or looking to enhance your skills, these lessons offer practical wisdom to guide you. Join us as we dive into the key takeaways, covering challenges, interviewing, content planning, and promotion. This episode is a roadmap for clarity, purpose, and success in your podc...

Join Jen as she chats with sales strategist Maree Kirkpatrick who shares her insights into the challenges female entrepreneurs face when selling. Discover how mindset plays a big role in sales success, the differences between how men and women sell, and how to handle rejection.  Maree also breaks down the psychology of pricing and highlights key metrics to measure sales performance. Learn abo...

In this episode of "Women on the Rise," Jen sits down with marketing expert Desiree Banugo for an insightful conversation about the evolving landscape of marketing and the transformative role of artificial intelligence. With decades of experience, Desiree shares her journey from the early days of manual data sifting to harnessing the potential of AI to create impactful campaigns. They explore the...

In this power-packed episode, Jen welcomes Jaimie Abbott, an exceptional PR and public speaking expert from Australia, to share her remarkable journey in the media, military, and politics. Jaimie reveals her inspiring transition from a journalist to a media trainer in Afghanistan and how she turned her own public speaking mistakes into valuable lessons. Listen as she spills the beans on the pivota...

In this episode, Jen shares her experiences and insights on using events to build your business and reputation. From networking events to conferences, Jen discusses the importance of being clear about your ideal customer and setting clear objectives for your events. She also dives into the significance of engaging content and proper event logistics to create a seamless experience.  Episode Ta...

In this episode of the Women on the Rise podcast, join host Jen Blandos as she delves into the importance of building an impactful personal brand for female entrepreneurs. Jen shares her insights on how a strong personal brand can help business owners gain trust, connect with their audience, and unlock new opportunities. She highlights three essential tools that can make the process easier and mor...

Join host Jen Blandos in this engaging episode of Women on the Rise as she sits down with the incredible Graham Cochrane, a digital entrepreneur and expert in unlocking creative potential. Discover Graham's journey in helping people start, scale, and automate their online businesses. Learn valuable insights on monetizing your expertise and overcoming imposter syndrome. Gain practical strategies fo...

In this episode of the Women on the Rise podcast, host Jen Blandos explores the topic of diversifying your income through online course creation. Jen shares her insights and experiences on the lucrative nature of online courses and why they can be a valuable addition to any business. She dispels common myths surrounding online courses and emphasises the immense demand for them in today's market, w...

In this episode of the Women on the Rise podcast, host Jen Blandos discusses the topic of why you need to STOP leaving money on the table in you business. Jen emphasizes the importance of evaluating and adjusting product/service pricing based on market demand, highlighting the significance of pricing oneself along with the market rate. She encourages female-owned businesses to explore multiple sal...

In this week's episode of Women on the Rise, host Jen Blandos will show you how to leverage your accumulated wisdom and skills gained through age to overcome the age barrier and achieve your entrepreneurial goals. You have the experience and knowledge to make your business thrive, now it's time to embrace it. It's time to unlock your true potential and achieve the success you have been dreaming of...

As a female entrepreneur, Jen was used to the daily grind and the never-ending to-do list. But after attending a game-changing professional development retreat, she realized she had been limiting her own potential. The connections she made and the new ideas that flowed in from being surrounded by like-minded women were the missing pieces she needed to grow Female Fusion Network into the powerhouse...

Join host Jen Blandos in another inspiring episode of Women on the Rise podcast. Recorded live from Mykonos, Greece, Jen sits down with guest Melanie Love, one of the facilitators at the recent Female Fusion retreat. Together, they reflect on the retreat's discussions about the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in business and the importance of connecting to your "why" in business and how i...

Join host Jen Blandos as she sits down with her co-facilitators, Mel Love and Carey Bojanen, to discuss the highlights and insights from their transformative Female Fusion retreat in Mykonos. Together, they delve into the challenges and opportunities faced by women entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and seeking help. Discover how slowing down can lead to ac...

In this episode, we dive into the world of quizzes and how they can be a game-changer for your business.  Jen sits down with quiz expert and Kajabi guru, Deidra Helmig, who unravels the power of quizzes and how they can help you grow your email list and elevate your business. They explore the importance of crafting intelligent questions that captivate your audience without overwhelming them.&...

In this week's episode, Jen is joined by Christina Lenkowski, an innovative podcast publicist and educator for entrepreneurs, speakers, and authors.  Join Jen and Christina in this transformative discussion about the impact podcasting can have on female entrepreneurs. Christina shares her own journey, highlighting the pivotal moment when she realized the untapped potential of podcast guest ap...

In this episode of Women on the Rise, Jen is sharing tips with you on how to prevent your business from experiencing a drop in sales during the summer. You'll learn about the importance of planning ahead, tracking your business's financial, sales, and marketing numbers, and developing a summer marketing plan. You'll discover: Why it's essential to regularly track key metrics, such as customers, so...

This week's special guest is Hayley Mack, a creative visionary with a background in brand marketing. Hayley is the founder of Cent. Ldn, a one-of-a-kind candle business born during the pandemic.  With her keen eye for detail and a passion for connecting with people through nostalgic storytelling, Hayley has transformed her love for candles into a thriving enterprise. Her unique approach...

In this episode of Women on the Rise, Jen Blandos talks about shiny object syndrome and how it can affect female entrepreneurs' businesses. Shiny object syndrome is the distraction and attraction to new, trendy ideas, opportunities, and trends that can be overwhelming for entrepreneurs. The constant influx of new ideas can cause them to lose focus on their core business goals and miss out on poten...

In the latest episode of the Women on the Rise podcast, host Jen Blandos shares some valuable insights for female business owners who are struggling to make enough money. Here are three key takeaways from the episode: Research is key: To effectively sell your product or service, it's essential to understand what you're offering and who your target market is. Doing your research will help you creat...

Intuition serves as an essential tool for making decisions in the entrepreneurial world. It can help to quickly navigate through different scenarios and lead to more authentic and aligned choices. When you learn to trust your intuition, you can uncover creative solutions and develop a deeper understanding of you businesses’ core values. Intuition can also play a significant role in cultivating an...

This week's podcast episode is all about something that's been a hot topic lately - working for free. As entrepreneurs, we've probably all been in that situation where we're asked to work for free in exchange for "exposure" or to build up our portfolio. But is it really worth it? In this episode, we'll dive into why we shouldn't be working for free, except in a few select circumstances. When we wo...