Highlighther: Shining the Spotlight on Female Entrepreneurs
Do you love learning from and cheering on savvy businesswomen? Then this podcast is for you!
Behind every successful business is a story.
The HighlightHer Podcast shares real conversations with women entrepreneurs about how they built their businesses--the risks they took, the challenges they faced, and the lessons they learned along the way.
Each episode delivers real stories, priceless inspiration, and practical action for anyone wanting to build something meaningful.
From local founders to entrepreneurs around the world, HighlightHer celebrates women who turned ideas into thriving ventures.
Hosted by Jenny Herman, creator of the HighlightHer Network.
Because her story might inspire your next step!
Episodes
28 episodes
Doing It Scared: How Hannah Mills Filled a Gap in Women's Health
Are you one of those people that notices when something is missing? Hannah Mills is. She saw a gap in women's health between physical therapy and fitness. She saw how people finish PT and don't have next steps. So what did she do? She ...
She Didn't Plan a Business: Sugar Island Cafe + Bakery's Christy Brinkley
Sometimes life has a way of surprising you. Christy had a love for others and feeding them good food. She used her talents to help others, say when someone was sick. Then Christy was encouraged to sell her decorated sugar cookies, and ...
Help for Domestic Abuse Survivors: April Herndon of Blooming with Grace Ministries
Resources for Domestic Abuse:If you are in immediate danger, please call 911. If you are concerned your web browsing is being monitored, these pages have emergency exits in red. Bottom right or center. You may also wa...
Business Owner at 21 and Still Going Strong! | Alicia of the Golden Leash
What if you didn’t wait until you were ready?At just 21, Alicia turned her love for dogs into The Golden Leash, a doggy daycare that has grown through word of mouth, community, and a whole lot of heart.Inspired by he...
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How a Simple Plant Sale Turned Into a Thriving Mobile Plant Business: Rosy of Jardin Encantado
Remember being "stuck at home" during COVID? Rosy reconnected with succulents during that time. She went from a yard-sale style plant sale to pop-ups with tables, to Southeast Michigan's first mobile plant boutique to a plant fest!That's...
Connection, Chronic Pain, and Clarity: Season 2 Bonus Episode
The interview may have ended...but the conversation didn't.After each HighlightHer interview, my guests and I keep talking. We dive into specific topics, share personal stories, and unpack ideas we didn't have time to explor...
Launching a Business While Terrified: Mattie Cummins of Cerebrations
If you've ever been afraid to do something new, if you've ever dealt with anxiety, if you've had people doubt you--this conversation is for you!Today I chat with Mattie Cummins of Cerebrations.org. She was a single mom during the pandemi...
She Started a Boutique While Teaching Full-Time: Angela Merrihew of Majestic Threads Co.
What happens when you're a full-time teacher, a mom of twins... and decide to launch a clothing boutique anyway?In this episode, I sit down with Angela, founder of Majestic Threads Co., to talk about what it's really like to build...
From Free Time to Full Scoop: Cristina McKay's Puppy Poo Patrol Story
What do you do when your kids get older and you suddenly have free time on your hands? If you're Christina, founder of Puppy Poo Patrol, you turn it into Southeast Michigan's #1-voted pooper scooper service.In this episode, Christ...
Where Compassion & Consistency Meet: Angie Khalaf of Mr. Mike's Grill, Metro-Detroit's Gluten-Free Favorite
What does it look like to build a business with consistency and compassion?This week, I sat down with Angie from Mr. Mike's Grill, a family-owned restaurant that's become a favorite for the gluten-free community in Metro Detroit.&...
From Rejection Letters to Self-Publishing: Author Jannis DeGraw Buhr's Creative Journey
Every creative journey has twists and turns.This week, I sit down with Michigan author Jan Buhr to talk about writing, publishing, creative courage, and how pain makes you a better creator.In this candid conversation, we di...
From Single Mom to Salon Owner: Lisa's 27-Year Entrepreneur Journey
What happens when a side job turns into a 27-year career?In this episode of HighlightHer, I sit down with Lisa of Posh Nail Studio to talk about her journey from beauty school student and single mom to successful salon owne...
What If Resilience Is Your Superpower? A Conversation with Miranda of Celebrate MI Life, Mental Health NonProfit
What happens when a one-time event turns into a mission?This week, I sit down with Miranda, founder of Celebrate Mi Life, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting mental wellness, resilience, connection, and suicide prevention throughou...
Making a Difference When It Matters Most | Emma Weaver of Downriver Doula
What happens when you combine compassion, courage, and a willingness to jump in before you feel fully ready?In this episode of HighlightHer, Jenny sits down with Emma Weaver, founder of Downriver Doula, for a thoughtful conversation abou...
Financial Professional by Day, Women's Leadership Mentor by Night | Urmi Hossain's Story
In this episode of HighlightHer, Jenny chats with Urmi Hossain — a finance professional by day and community-builder, mentor, writer, and podcast host by night. They talk about identity, purpose, women’s leadership, and creating a life...
She Rejected Corporate Culture & Built Her Own | Emily Wezner-Stepaniak of The Therapy Collective
If you've ever wanted to leave behind the traditional "corporate America" and venture out on your own, this episode is for you! Listen in as Emily shares her story and inspires you on your business journey.What you’ll hear:...
Behind the Mic: Flipping the Script | Melissa Asks the Questions
For this special bonus episode, we’re doing things a little differently. HighlightHer listener (and superfan) Melissa stepped into the host chair and turned the mic around on me. She was the host and I answered listener questions submitted f...
Autism Mom Creates Etsy Business That Ships Worldwide | Monica McDonald of The Fine Lime
When your child has extra needs that limit your work options, sometimes you have to get creative on how to bring in an income for your family. Monica McDonald has three boys with autism. She couldn't work a traditional outside-the-home job, so ...
From Foster Moms to Community Resource | Downriver Foster Closet
Charity and Kim, both foster moms, saw the many needs foster families run into and decided to do something about it. Without prior experience, they dove into the world of non-profits. If you’ve ever considered starting your own non-profit, t...
How to Overcome Changes in Business Trends As An Entrepreneur | Anne Sabatos of The Bling Thing
Shopper preferences and economic times fluctuate. What if you could learn to ride the rollercoaster of business change instead of giving up when the trends change? What you’ll hear:An incredibly gutsy st...
Female Founder Fulfills Childhood Dream | Jan Dale of Dale House Murals
What happens when your childhood dream gets squashed? Most people, like Jan Dale, find something else to do. But when opportunity comes knocking in a big way…do you launch a business or hold yourself back?In this episode you’ll...
How to Turn Loss into a Thriving Community Business | Rosie Garza of LeGallery
Imagine, one day you discover the place that has come to be your second home is closing. You have to start over from scratch and build a new business. Do you wallow in defeat?Not if you’re Rosie Garza of LeGallery!Rosie is an astu...
Busy Mom Turns Problems into a Successful Business | Tabitha Turnbow of The Paper Wreath Company
How does a busy mom turn a hobby into a business when she doesn't have extra funds? How does a female entrepreneur respond when a major deal falls through? What are good steps to take when you're letting someone else represent showcase your pro...
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Turning Grief into a Community-Focused Business | Alyssa Roy of Downriver Homestead
Have you ever been missing someone and you want to feel connected with them? That’s how Alyssa Roy started her business, Downriver Homestead.In our conversation, we discuss:Retaining sanity when you’re a wife, mom, business o...
How to Stand Out as a Beauty Business | Chelsea Bernas and Her Wellness Spa
Approachable Beauty: Chelsea Bernas of GoTox AestheticsIn this episode we meet Chelsea Bernas, a nurse who needed a break from Covid and started her own wellness spa. In this conversation we discuss:How to be different...
