Girl, Why Not You?
Girl, Why Not You? is a podcast for women who know they’re meant for more. Hosted by entrepreneur and mom of four Jennie Blackwood, each episode delivers real talk, mindset shifts, and actionable strategies to help you build a life and business you love—without sacrificing what matters most.
Episodes
21 episodes
She Left a 60-Hour Corporate Career to Make Stickers. Now She's a Bestselling Author.
She was thriving in corporate — big teams, big projects, 60-hour weeks, addicted to the next promotion. Then her son was born five weeks early, and she almost didn't make it.In that hospital room, everything she thought she wante...
She Grew a Company to $4.6 Billion — Then Her Body Shut Down
She went from accounting at one of the largest mining companies in the world to growing a financial firm from $500 million to $4.6 billion in four years — as a single mom.Then her body stopped letting her push through....
"50% of Women Have Given Up on Their Dream" — She Told Me Why (and How to Fix It in One Week)
More than 50% of women are unsatisfied with their lives because they gave up on their dream. In this episode of Girl, Why Not You?, bestselling author and women's leadership expert Emily Lampkin reveals exactly why — and gives you the step-by-s...
The 3 Things Quietly Destroying Your Wealth (And You Don't Even Know It)
You work hard for your money. So why does it still feel like you're behind?Maybe you've been telling yourself you'll "figure it out later." Maybe you've googled "what to do with savings" at midnight and closed the tab more confus...
She Spent $200 on a Lash Class and Built a Multi-Million Dollar Empire
Jennifer Blair was a stay-at-home mom of four with no business plan, no investor, and no experience. She just wanted a way to feel like herself again.She took a one-day lash certification class, ran a Groupon expecting maybe 20 sales… a...
She Was Told to Shrink. She Won Two Emmys Instead.
They told her to sit to the side. Wear all black. Don't take up too much space. So she wore a golden dress to the Emmys — and won.Shannon Malone DeBenedictis is a two-time Emmy Award-winning filmmaker who's worked alongside James Camero...
She Was Told to Wear Lipstick to Succeed — So She Quit
She was climbing the corporate ladder in education — doing everything "right" — until she was told she'd be more successful if she wore lipstick and pulled her hair back. That was the moment Stacey Ryan realized she was becoming a leader she di...
She Didn’t Wait. She Built It. It Went Viral.
What happens when your “random idea” turns into a viral business… before you even graduate?At 25, Elena DiStefano, the founder of Cozy Clip is running a brand that blew up online—but she started it as a junior in college with zero...
From $100 to $20M: How Nellie Akalp Built a Business Empire While Raising a Family
What if all it took to start your business… was $100 and the decision to just go for it?In this episode of Girl, Why Not You?, I sit down with Nellie Akalp, founder and CEO of CorpNet, who built and sold her first company for
You’re Not Doing It Wrong—You’re Just Not Designed That Way
What if the reason things aren’t working… isn’t because you’re doing it wrong?In this episode of Girl, Why Not You?, Jennie sits down with master coach and facilitator Ebonie Allard to challenge everything you’ve been tau...
Stop Being the “Good Girl”: How to Set Boundaries, Speak Up & Change Your Life
What if the life you’re living… isn’t actually the one you want?In this episode of Girl, Why Not You?, Jennie sits down with divorce attorney, speaker, and author Renee Bower to unpack the pressure so many women feel to be the “...
From Addiction to Empire: How She Built a 7-Figure Medical Business
What if your rock bottom… was actually the beginning of everything?In this episode of Girl, Why Not You?, Jennie sits down with Jamie Maltabes, founder of Infinite Medical Group, to talk about what it really looks like to go fro...
No Plan. No Safety Net. She Built It Anyway.
You don’t need a perfect plan to start a business.In this episode of Girl, Why Not You?, Jennie Blackwood sits down with Nikki Lindgren, founder of a marketing agency, to talk about building a business without a clear roadm...
Her Hollywood Dream Didn’t Work — But It Changed Everything
What happens when the dream you thought would define your life… doesn’t work out?Today’s guest, Jenn, originally moved to Los Angeles with a degree in theater and a dream of becoming an actress. But after several years pursuing that path...
Stop Chasing the Algorithm. Build a Personal Brand That Prints Money.
If you’re still chasing the algorithm, hoping the right reel finally takes off… this episode might be the wake-up call you need.Because the women who win in 2026 won’t be the ones posting the most.They’ll be the ones with the s...
Fired at 27 — The Rejection That Built a Leader and Mentor
What happens when rejection forces you to create your own path?At just 27 years old, Amy Summers was fired from her job — a moment that could have ended her career.Instead, it became the catalyst that led her to launch her ...
Motherhood Humbled Her — So She Built Something Better | Toni Toomey
Toni Toomey built and sold a startup and operated at the highest levels of business leadership. She was independent, driven, and ambitious.Then she became a mom.In this episode of Girl, Why Not You?, Toni shares how mothe...
Unlock Your Highest Self: The Real Power of Manifestation
Manifestation isn’t hocus pocus—it’s an identity and mindset shift that helps women unlock their highest self and create real, lasting change.In this episode of Girl, Why Not You?, host Jennie Blackwood sits down with manifestatio...
What If You Trusted Yourself? How to Stop Doubting & Take Action
What if the voice you keep doubting is actually the one trying to guide you?If you’ve been overthinking your next move — asking for the raise, leaving a job that no longer aligns, starting the business idea you keep putting off, or choosing...
You’re Not Broken — The System Is Failing You
In this episode, I’m joined by Megan Sharpe, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and former COO of an integrative medical clinic, to unpack why so many people—especially high-functioning women—are told everything is “normal” while th...
The Parts of My Story I’ve Never Said Out Loud
Join me for a sneak behind the curtain at the parts of my story I’ve never said out loud.This episode is raw, honest, a little messy—and very real. I’m pulling back the highlight reel to share the trials, breakdowns, and relentles...