Entrepreneur Encounter
Entrepreneur Encounter is a weekly podcast designed to support creative business owners in developing the soft skills that lead to lasting, values-aligned growth.
Hosted by Dana Johnson, founder of a boutique Pinterest marketing agency for wedding pros and creatives, and Sara Lowell, a consultant specializing in business management & team leadership along with podcast management, each episode explores the mindset shifts, communication skills, and leadership habits that empower entrepreneurs to grow sustainably—without the burnout.
Through real stories, practical frameworks, and transparent conversations, Dana and Sara offer a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to run a purpose-driven business in a constantly changing world.
Whether you're building your visibility, managing a team, or simply trying to stay grounded while growing, this podcast is your companion in business and in life.
Entrepreneur Encounter
Latest Episodes
From Self-Criticism to Self-Trust: How to Lead Yourself Like You Mean It | EP 56
You don't need a team, a title, or a single employee to be a leader.You're leading someone every single day: yourself.Self-leadership is one of those skills that can easily get overlooked when you're building a business. It's easy...
Why Letting Your Feelings Drive Is Wrecking Your Business Decisions | EP 55
You're halfway through typing a response to a client email that frustrated you when you catch yourself thinking, Maybe I shouldn't send this yet. Or a proposal goes unanswered for two days, and by day three you've convinced yourself yo...
What If Being More "Professional" Is Making You Forgettable? | EP 54
You've changed your shirt four times.Rehearsed the first sentence until it doesn't even sound like words anymore. Hit record, watched it back, hated how you looked or sounded, and deleted it.Again.If that cycle sounds familiar, yo...
From Needing a Clone to Building a Business That Runs Without You | EP 53
You hired someone because you were tired of doing everything yourself. You wanted help. You wanted to hand things off. You wanted to finally get some breathing room. So why, three days later, are you back in there redoing their work? If that so...
You're Not Stuck. You're Solving the Wrong Problem | Critical Thinking for Entrepreneurs | EP 52
You've made another to-do list. Asked five people for advice. Asked your favorite AI tool. Changed your strategy for the third time this month. Added another idea to the pile.And somehow...The problem is still there.Same problem. ...