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The Road to Seven
Hosted by Shelagh Cummins, The Road To Seven is the diary of business strategy for women entrepreneurs - we meet you where you’re at in your business and champion you along the road to your vision. Women entrepreneurs are rewriting the rules for business strategy, leadership, success, money and impacting the world. Every. Single. Day. To learn more, visit: TheRoadToSeven.com
Episodes
213 episodes
Your Assumptions Are Holding You Hostage
“What you assume to be true becomes the lens through which you build your business.” – Shelagh CumminsIn this episode, Shelagh Cummins dives deep into the invisible forces shaping our businesses: assumptions. These unspoken, oft...
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Season 1
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Episode 213
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23:48
Profit, Purpose, and the Power of Intuition in Business with Tracey Nguyen
In this powerful episode of The Road to Seven, Shelagh Cummins sits down with Tracey, a driven entrepreneur whose journey spans continents—from Vietnam to founding a thriving marketing agency. Tracey shares how tuning into ...
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Season 1
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Episode 212
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40:25
The Sh*t Show Before the Level Up
Entrepreneurship isn’t always smooth sailing—sometimes, it’s a full-blown emotional roller coaster. In this episode of The Road to Seven, Shelagh Cummins dives into the emotional side of running a business. She shares perso...
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Season 1
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Episode 211
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Turning Obstacles into Growth with Carinta Mannarelli
In this episode of The Road to Seven podcast, Shelagh Cummins sits down with Carinta, an inspiring entrepreneur who transformed personal adversity into business success. From a difficult experience with a former boss to launching her o...
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Season 1
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Episode 210
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40:49
How to Lead and Thrive During Turbulent Times
In this episode of The Road to Seven, Shelagh Cummins addresses the reality many entrepreneurs are facing right now—political turmoil, economic uncertainty, and rising costs that impact every facet of life and business.Shelagh s...
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Season 2
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Episode 209
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19:51
Navigating the Messy Middle of Entrepreneurship
The messy middle isn't a failure—it's part of the journey. - ShelaghThe ‘messy middle’—that frustrating, uncertain stage of business where growth feels slow, challenges seem endless, and overwhelm takes over. In this episode of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 208
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33:01
From Blowtorches to Boardrooms: Demi's Leadership Journey
"Nobody wanted to be first. But if no one steps up, nothing changes."- Demi Knight ClarkIn this episode of The Road to Seven, Shelagh Cummins sits down with Demi, CEO of Spark Building Group, to explore the intersec...
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Season 2
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Episode 207
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24:06
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How to Build a Purpose-Driven Business That Lasts
I knew what my why was—impact is still at the center of everything I do. - Julie SavariaIn this episode of The Road to Seven, Shelagh Cummins sits down with Julie Savaria, founder of Masla Empathy Lab and Jedi Kids, to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 206
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37:24
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The Simple Formula For Growth Without Burnout
Scaling a business doesn’t have to mean adding more complexity—in fact, the key to sustainable growth is simplicity. In this episode of The Road to Seven, Shelagh Cummins breaks down how overcomplicating your business can slow you down...
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Season 2
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Episode 205
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14:54
From Corporate to Confidence The Power of Personal Style with Renee Lindo
In this episode of The Road to Seven, I sit down with personal stylist Renee Lindo to discuss her journey from a thriving corporate career in the pharmaceutical industry to launching her own personal styling business. Renee shares how ...
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Season 2
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Episode 204
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26:18
Lessons in Hustle, Heart, and Growth with Jackie Dinsmore
In this episode of The Road to Seven, I sit down with Jackie Dinsmore, a former corporate lawyer turned multi-business entrepreneur, to discuss her inspiring journey from the legal industry to launching ventures like Flapjack Kids and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 203
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38:06
Six Mistakes to Avoid As You Grow Your Business
In this episode of The Road to Seven, Shelagh Cummins dives into six common mistakes that women entrepreneurs make that can hold them back from scaling their businesses. From refining offers to delegating tasks, charging w...
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Season 2
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Episode 202
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19:27
Building Success with Community, Self-Care, and Connection
Success isn't just about strategies - Shelagh CumminsIn this reflective episode of The Road to Seven, Shelagh Cummins dives into the pivotal lessons she learned throughout 2024. From embracing community to prioritizing self-care...
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Season 2
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Episode 201
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30:19
Transforming Business Through Employee Ownership with Jennifer Williams
"Let's distribute the wealth." - Jennifer WilliamsIn this episode of The Road to Seven, Shelagh Cummins is joined by Jennifer Williams, founder of Firefly Insights, to discuss the transformative concept of employee ownership as...
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Season 2
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Episode 200
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33:57
10 C's Women Entrepreneurs Need to Thrive in 2025
In this episode of The Road to Seven, Shelagh Cummins shares the 10 C's every woman entrepreneur needs to thrive in 2025. Reflecting on the lessons of 2024, she dives into key areas such as clarity, cash flow, and confidence to help yo...
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Season 2
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Episode 199
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27:57
Flexibility and Time Freedom: The Rewards of Scaling with Laura Tolhoek
Scaling is messy, but the rewards are worth it—time freedom, flexibility, and the ability to dream big. - Laura TolhoekIn this inspiring episode of The Road to Seven, host Shelagh Cummins sits down with Laura Tolhoek, f...
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Season 2
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Episode 198
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29:09
From Growth to Scale: Key Mindset Shifts for Women Entrepreneurs
"Small actions create large success." - Shelagh CumminsIn this episode of The Road to Seven, Shelagh Cummins unpacks the difference between business growth and scaling, two essential stages for entrepreneurs building s...
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Season 2
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Episode 197
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25:10
Trusting Your Instincts in Entrepreneurship with Maria Plummer
"Get out of your office. Go out and talk to people, talk to as many people as you can. Get as much feedback as you can. That's gold." - Maria PlummerIn this inspiring episode of The Road to Seven, Shelagh Cummins speaks...
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Season 2
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Episode 196
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28:28
Stop Burying The Sale!
In this episode of The Road to Seven, Shelagh Cummins dives deep into the art of selling with integrity, helping entrepreneurs overcome common sales pitfalls and unlock their revenue potential. Shelagh explores why so many...
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Season 2
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Episode 195
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24:45
Delegate and Scale: Thriving in Business with Staci Millard
In this episode of The Road to Seven, we welcome Staci Millard, founder of Thrive Accounting, as she takes us on her entrepreneurial journey. From navigating the intricacies of building an accounting firm to selling it, Staci shares va...
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Season 2
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Episode 194
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The Myth of Client Satisfaction with Shelagh Cummins
In this episode of The Road to Seven, Shelagh Cummins dives into a crucial topic for every entrepreneur: setting boundaries in your business. Shelagh explores the fine line between keeping clients happy and over-committing, revealing h...
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Season 2
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Episode 193
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11:19
From $50K Kickstarter to Dragon’s Den Success with Victoria Marshman
In this episode of The Road to Seven, Shelagh sits down with Victoria Marshman, the co-founder of Mave & Chez, to discuss her incredible journey of launching a successful slipper brand. Victoria and her business partner started in ...
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Season 2
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Episode 192
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I'm Baaaack!
After a hiatus, Shelagh Cummins returns to The Road to Seven podcast to share why she took a break and what's driving her to return. She discusses the importance of letting go of things that are out of alignment and that are not working in your...
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Season 2
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Episode 191
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14:53
Scaling Up Sustainably: The Cheekbone Beauty Story
In this episode, Shelagh Cummins dives deep with Jen Harper, the inspiring founder of Cheekbone Beauty. Jen shares her extraordinary journey from working in the seafood industry to creating a beauty brand that stands out for its commitment to s...
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Season 2
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Episode 190
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