weVENTURE HerStory Podcast

About weVENTURE HerStory Podcast

HerStory is the podcast where we share the real, behind-the-scenes journeys of founders who are shaping our Space and Treasure Coast communities. Hosted by Darcy and KyAlea, each episode feels like a coffee shop conversation, honest, empowering, and deeply relatable. We sit down with founders and small business leaders to talk about where they started, what they’ve overcome, and what it really takes to build something meaningful. This show is about the stories that don’t always make it to social media. The turning points. The risks. The lessons learned. The moments that quietly change everything. HerStory is produced in partnership with weVENTURE Women’s Business Center to elevate small businesses, grow community, and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs. Along the way, we spotlight the powerful local resources available to help you take your ideas from vision to reality. Whether you’re a business owner, a dreamer in the early stages, or someone who loves supporting local small businesses, this show is for you. You don’t have to build alone. Let’s get into today’s conversation.

Publisher

weVENTURE Women's Business Center

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Jan 2026

Latest episode

26 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Mar 2026

   From School Teacher to Roofing: How Colleen Arambula Built a 50+ Person Business

   This story is about stepping into a new role, learning an entirely different industry, and building something bigger by combining strengths. Colleen Arambula spent 15 years as a school teacher before transitioning into entrepreneurship and helping grow DC Roofing and DC Marine Construction into a 50+ person company alongside her husband. While her husband brought expertise in roofing, Colleen brought structure, organization, and leadership, helping shape the business into a scalable operation. Her journey was also driven by something deeply personal. After learning at a young age that she would need IVF and surrogacy to have children, she made the decision to create a life that could support that future. That decision became the catalyst for stepping into the business and helping drive its growth. In this episode, Colleen shares the realities of navigating a career shift, building a business in partnership, and growing into a leadership role while staying grounded in what matters most. Episode Highlights 00:00 – Intro 01:02 – A Teacher Who Never Planned to Be a Business Owner 04:14 – The Diagnosis That Changed Her Path to Motherhood 07:22 – Choosing to Leave Stability for a Bigger Future 10:03 – Building a Business in an Industry She Didn’t Know 12:34 – How Teaching Became Her Greatest Business Advantage 17:24 – A Bold Move to Chase Opportunity After a Hurricane 22:16 – Growing from Two People to a 50+ Person Team 28:03 – When Growth Forced Her to Rethink Everything 33:15 – Building a Business That Supports Life and Family Get Connected Colleen Arambula dcroofingbrevard.com (http://dcroofingbrevard.com) FB @DCMetalRoof IG @dcroofinginc Episode Sponsors Valley Bank https://valley.com/business (https://valley.com/business) Harbour House Oceanfront Venue https://www.harbourhouseevents.com/ (https://www.harbourhouseevents.com/) weVENTURE Women’s Business Center empowers entrepreneurs in Florida’s Space Coast and Treasure Coast through education, mentorship, consulting, and a strong network of support to help businesses launch, grow, and thrive. Co-Hosts + Production Credits Darcy Manning | THE DARCYMM COLLECTIVE Luxury beauty agency serving Central Florida (bridal, business portraits, private lessons). https://linktr.ee/darcymm (https://linktr.ee/darcymm) IG: @makeupbydarcymm | @darcymmcollective KyAlea Monma | HOKU Design Group Award-winning brand and media design agency recognized by USA Today and DesignRush for excellence in brand storytelling. https://www.hoku.design (https://www.hoku.design) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyalea/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyalea/) IG: @hokudesigngroup Brand + Production: @hokudesigngroup | https://www.hoku.design (https://www.hoku.design)

2. 

   18 Mar 2026

   No Playbook, No Backup Plan: Leading Nationwide Medical Licensing Through Chaos and Comeback

   In this powerful episode, Alexis McGuire shares her raw journey from sudden loss to resilient leadership after stepping into the CEO role of Nationwide Medical Licensing at just 20 years old. With minimal experience and immense pressure, she navigated rapid pandemic growth, major client losses, layoffs, leadership missteps, and the very real fear of not making payroll. Along the way, Alexis was forced to rebuild trust, redefine success, and let go of the polished “CEO image” in favor of transparency and authenticity—all while becoming a wife and mother. Now leading a family-run business rooted in legacy and purpose, her story is a compelling reminder that true success isn’t about appearances—it’s about who you become through the challenges. Episode Highlights 00:00 Intro 01:02 Meet Alexis Maguire | Medical Licensing CEO 02:07 Tragedy: Losing Her Mother to Violence 08:28 Leading a Business Through Loss at 20 15:29 Rapid Growth and COVID Boom 17:39 Losing a Major Client and Financial Crisis 21:05 Rebuilding Lean and Redefining Success 30:40 Cash Flow Breakthrough and Turning Point 36:58 Family, Leadership, and Finding Her Sister 47:21 Rebuilding Stronger and Winning a Business Grant 1:00:09 Outro Get Connected Alexis McGuire CEO of Nationwide Medical Licensing® Facebook: @nationwidemedicallicensing Instagram: @nmlicensing YouTube: @nationwidemedicallicensing3361 www.NMLicensing.com (http://www.NMLicensing.com) Episode Sponsors Valley Bank https://valley.com/business (https://valley.com/business) Harbour House Oceanfront Venue https://www.harbourhouseevents.com/ (https://www.harbourhouseevents.com/) weVENTURE Women’s Business Center empowers entrepreneurs in Florida’s Space Coast and Treasure Coast through education, mentorship, consulting, and a strong network of support to help businesses launch, grow, and thrive. Co-Hosts + Production Credits Darcy Manning | THE DARCYMM COLLECTIVE Luxury beauty agency serving Central Florida (bridal, business portraits, private lessons). https://linktr.ee/darcymm (https://linktr.ee/darcymm) IG: @makeupbydarcymm | @darcymmcollective KyAlea Monma | HOKU Design Group Award-winning brand and media design agency recognized by USA Today and DesignRush for excellence in brand storytelling. https://www.hoku.design (https://www.hoku.design) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyalea/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyalea/) IG: @hokudesigngroup Brand + Production: @hokudesigngroup | https://www.hoku.design (https://www.hoku.design) Location: Harbour House Oceanfront Venue

3. 

   12 Mar 2026

   When a Business Partnership Goes Wrong: Pam Guldi’s Path to Starting Over & Rebuilding MotherLove Massage

   In this episode, we sit down with Pam Guldi, founder of MotherLove Massage, to talk about a pivotal moment in her 35-year journey in the healing arts—and the hard lesson she learned about trusting her instincts. During a period of rapid growth of her practice that specializes in prenatal and perinatal care, Pam entered a business partnership with misaligned values. Caught up in the momentum of expansion, she ignored early warning signs—only to be forced out of the very company she built. In this candid conversation, Pam opens up about the emotional and mental toll of that experience, the danger of “shiny object syndrome,” and how she rebuilt her business with clearer boundaries, stronger alignment, and renewed purpose. For entrepreneurs navigating growth, partnerships, and big decisions, this episode is a powerful reminder: sometimes the most important voice to listen to is your own intuition. Episode Highlights 00:00 Intro to HerStory 01:00 Meet Pamela Guldi and MotherLove Massage 07:17 Birth Work and the Role of a Doula 16:15 Building MotherLove Into a Business 21:18 A Partnership That Fell Apart 27:36 Burnout and a Health Wake-Up Call 32:30 The Next Chapter for MotherLove 37:12 Lessons for Women Entrepreneurs 50:18 Support from weVENTURE Women’s Business Center Pamela Guldi Founder of MotherLove Massage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motherlove_massage/ (https://www.instagram.com/motherlove_massage/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motherlovemassage (https://www.facebook.com/motherlovemassage) Episode Sponsors Valley Bank https://valley.com/business (https://valley.com/business) Harbour House Oceanfront Venue https://www.harbourhouseevents.com/ (https://www.harbourhouseevents.com/) weVENTURE Women’s Business Center empowers entrepreneurs in Florida’s Space Coast and Treasure Coast through education, mentorship, consulting, and a strong network of support to help businesses launch, grow, and thrive. Co-Hosts + Production Credits Darcy Manning | THE DARCYMM COLLECTIVE Luxury beauty agency serving Central Florida (bridal, business portraits, private lessons). https://linktr.ee/darcymm (https://linktr.ee/darcymm) IG: @makeupbydarcymm | @darcymmcollective KyAlea Monma | HOKU Design Group Award-winning brand and media design agency recognized by USA Today and DesignRush for excellence in brand storytelling. https://www.hoku.design (https://www.hoku.design) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyalea/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyalea/) IG: @hokudesigngroup Brand + Production: @hokudesigngroup | https://www.hoku.design (https://www.hoku.design)

4. 

   4 Mar 2026

   From Foster Care to Bestseller: Kayla Adamson on Money, Boundaries, and Building “Full Purse Energy”

   Kayla Adamson’s story is one every female small business owner needs to hear. From a childhood shaped by her mother’s addiction, along with homelessness and foster care, to serving as a Deputy Sheriff and becoming a successful realtor, Kayla has intentionally built a life and business rooted in resilience, empathy, and purpose. Today, she is a licensed broker and the founder of The Lime List Group, leading a team, and is now one of the top 0.5% agents in her area, surpassing $100 million in sales. Refusing to let her past define her, she has transformed her experiences into impact—hosting the “No Empty Purses” event to empower women financially, stepping into public speaking after a 2015 mission trip, and authoring two books, including the Amazon #1 bestselling Stay Bossy Agents for Women in Real Estate. This episode is a powerful reminder that no matter where you start, you have the ability to lead, give back, and create success on your own terms. Episode Highlights 0:00 From Foster Care to Success — Kayla Adamson’s Story 1:05 Meet Kayla: Realtor, Speaker & Founder of No Empty Purses 4:07 Growing Up: Homelessness, Foster Care & Resilience 9:37 Why She Became a Police Officer 12:08 The Pivot: Law Enforcement → Real Estate 30:00 Finding Her Voice: Speaking, Leadership & Boundaries 38:40 Redefining Success: Family, Time & Real Impact 51:05 From Foster Care to Amazon Bestseller Get Connected Kayla Adamson Broker Associate & Team Lead of The Lime List Group Co-Founder of Stay Bossy Agents https://kaylaadamson.com/ (https://kaylaadamson.com/) Glam: @darcymmcollective | https://linktr.ee/darcymm (https://linktr.ee/darcymm) Podcast Brand + Production: @hokudesigngroup | https://www.hoku.design (https://www.hoku.design) Podcast location: @harbourhouseoceanfront | https://www.harbourhouseevents.com/ (https://www.harbourhouseevents.com/) Intro location: @makeupbydarcymm Studio | https://linktr.ee/darcymm (https://linktr.ee/darcymm) Video + Photography: @imagineakira | https://www.hoku.design (https://www.hoku.design) Episode Sponsors Valley Bank https://valley.com/business (https://valley.com/business) Harbour House Oceanfront Venue https://www.harbourhouseevents.com/ (https://www.harbourhouseevents.com/) weVENTURE Women’s Business Center empowers entrepreneurs in Florida’s Space Coast and Treasure Coast through education, mentorship, consulting, and a strong network of support to help businesses launch, grow, and thrive. Co-Hosts + Production Credits Darcy Manning | THE DARCYMM COLLECTIVE Luxury beauty agency serving Central Florida (bridal, business portraits, private lessons). https://linktr.ee/darcymm (https://linktr.ee/darcymm) KyAlea Monma | HOKU Design Group Award-winning brand and media design agency recognized by USA Today and DesignRush for excellence in brand storytelling. https://www.hoku.design (https://www.hoku.design)

5. 

   24 Feb 2026

   Shark Tank Wasn’t the Win: How Meghan Wolfgram Rebuilt Swift Paws for Real Scale (Part 2)

   Part Two begins with a founder’s reality check: Meghan Wolfgram has just bought out her business partner, sold out of inventory, and doesn’t have enough cash to fund her next production run. For the first time, she must raise capital. Then comes an unexpected Shark Tank opportunity — and Lori Greiner’s Golden Ticket. But the real test begins after the spotlight fades, when Meghan realizes the product featured on national television isn’t built to scale. Instead of chasing momentum, she rebuilds from the ground up. Fourteen years in, that discipline has led to her first sustained EBITDA-positive stretch and a product line developed with a commitment to building locally. This episode explores how preparation, resilience, and values-driven decisions turn setbacks into defining moments — and why sustainable success is shaped long before the spotlight. Episode Highlights 00:00 – Intro + fundraising philosophy: validate before you raise 02:05 – Why banks said no and pre-orders became key 05:05 – Integrity during Kickstarter delays + offering refunds 11:51 – Out of stock for a year, then record growth and $1M+ sales 13:33 – Shark Tank outreach + fast-track to filming 21:17 – Lori’s Golden Ticket deal 26:26 – Post–Shark Tank reality: product not scalable 28:49 – Rebuilding from scratch to protect margins and values 29:49 – Launch of new flagship products at lower price points 30:43 – First EBITDA-positive stretch + building locally Get Connected Meghan Wolfgram Founder and CEO of Swift Paws, Inc. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swiftpaws_official/ (https://www.instagram.com/swiftpaws_official/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SwiftPaws/ (https://www.facebook.com/SwiftPaws/) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swiftpaws (https://www.tiktok.com/@swiftpaws) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SwiftPaws (https://www.youtube.com/@SwiftPaws) Shark Tank Episode 13: https://youtu.be/7yYqEvJnSNc?si=YLyCgZclw1xLJauQ (https://youtu.be/7yYqEvJnSNc?si=YLyCgZclw1xLJauQ) Episode Sponsors Valley Bank https://valley.com/business (https://valley.com/business) Harbour House Oceanfront Venue https://www.harbourhouseevents.com/ (https://www.harbourhouseevents.com/) weVENTURE Women’s Business Center empowers entrepreneurs in Florida’s Space Coast and Treasure Coast through education, mentorship, consulting, and a strong network of support to help businesses launch, grow, and thrive. Co-Hosts + Production Credits Darcy Manning | THE DARCYMM COLLECTIVE Luxury beauty agency serving Central Florida (bridal, business portraits, private lessons). https://linktr.ee/darcymm (https://linktr.ee/darcymm) IG: @makeupbydarcymm | @darcymmcollective KyAlea Monma | HOKU Design Group Award-winning brand and media design agency recognized by USA Today and DesignRush for excellence in brand storytelling. https://www.hoku.design (https://www.hoku.design) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyalea/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyalea/) IG: @hokudesigngroup

6. 

   24 Feb 2026

   From Garage Startup to Product Market Fit: Meghan Wolfgram’s Founder Story Before Shark Tank (Part I)

   Before Shark Tank, before investors, before scaling — Meghan Wolfgram was just a recent graduate building a homemade lure coursing machine in her dad’s garage so her dog could run. What started as a simple act of inclusion turned into community events, growing demand, and the early foundation of Swift Paws. In this episode, Meghan shares how years of grassroots validation, customer feedback, and steady iteration led to real product market fit — and a Kickstarter that scaled production from 100 units in seven years to 1,000 almost overnight. She also reflects on stepping into leadership after her business partner exited and what it takes to move from side project to CEO. Tune in to Part Two to hear what happens next — when she sells out, runs out of cash, and faces the opportunity that changes everything. Episode Highlights 00:00 – Show intro + mission 01:02 – Meet Meghan and Swift Paws 01:58 – Origins: pets, economics, and an accidental start 08:02 – Lure coursing discovery and building the first machine 16:10 – Swift Paws forms and grows through events + testing 19:11 – Traveling pet expos reveals massive backyard demand 24:38 – 2016 pivot toward a consumer version 27:15 – Fast CAT opens the sport to all breeds, momentum builds 30:34 – Kickstarter launch, big win, bigger reality check 33:08 – Partner exit, weVENTURE support, and CEO growth 40:09 – Buyout complete, sold out fast, next step is raising money Get Connected Meghan Wolfgram Founder and CEO of Swift Paws, Inc. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swiftpaws_official/ (https://www.instagram.com/swiftpaws_official/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SwiftPaws/ (https://www.facebook.com/SwiftPaws/) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swiftpaws (https://www.tiktok.com/@swiftpaws) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SwiftPaws (https://www.youtube.com/@SwiftPaws) Shark Tank Episode 13: https://youtu.be/7yYqEvJnSNc?si=YLyCgZclw1xLJauQ (https://youtu.be/7yYqEvJnSNc?si=YLyCgZclw1xLJauQ) weVENTURE Women’s Business Center empowers entrepreneurs in Florida’s Space Coast and Treasure Coast through education, mentorship, consulting, and a strong network of support to help businesses launch, grow, and thrive. Episode Sponsors Valley Bank https://valley.com/business (https://valley.com/business) Harbour House Oceanfront Venue https://www.harbourhouseevents.com/ (https://www.harbourhouseevents.com/) Co-Hosts + Production Credits Darcy Manning | THE DARCYMM COLLECTIVE Luxury beauty agency serving Central Florida (bridal, business portraits, private lessons). https://linktr.ee/darcymm (https://linktr.ee/darcymm) IG: @makeupbydarcymm | @darcymmcollective KyAlea Monma | HOKU Design Group Award-winning brand and media design agency recognized by USA Today and DesignRush for excellence in brand storytelling. https://www.hoku.design (https://www.hoku.design) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyalea/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyalea/) IG: @hokudesigngroup

7. 

   31 Jan 2026

   Why Stacey Clark Walked Away From Corporate to Lead Senior Living Forward

   Stacey Clark, RN, co-founder of Virtuous Senior Living and Nested Story Assisted Living, shares her 30-year journey in senior living, starting at age 15 as a volunteer playing piano for residents. From nursing director to executive director, to a national leadership role, Stacey saw firsthand what it takes to create real quality care, and where the system falls short. In this episode, she reveals why she walked away from corporate to lead a new standard: hire for heart, build trust through staff relationships, and create the kind of care every resident deserves. Episode Highlights 00:00 Intro 01:03 Meet Stacey Clark: Senior Living is in Her Blood 01:46 The Happy Hour Spark: From Talk to Action 03:17 Virtuous Senior Living: Doing the Right Thing on Purpose 05:58 The People First Standard: What Corporate Got Wrong 08:31 Hiring for Heart: The Culture Filter That Changes Everything 15:17 Nested Story: Building a Boutique Home Where Care Feels Personal 16:36 The Property Twist + The Yes: How the Dream Got Funded 21:15 Brand, Story, and Meaning: Creating a Place That Feels Like Family 36:34 Leadership + Partnership: How Stacey and Jamie Make It Work 40:15 The Hard Parts: Staffing, Loss, and Carrying the Weight 42:31 Lessons Learned: Systems, Growth, and What She’d Do Differently 46:29 weVENTURE + Support: Don’t Build Alone 49:57 Final Advice: Don’t Wait, Stay Humble, Make Memories Get Connected Stacey Clark, RN Co-founder of Virtuous Senior Living and Nested Story Boutique Assisted Living Websites: virtuoussl.com (http://virtuoussl.com) nested-story.com (http://nested-story.com) Instagram: @virtuousseniorliving @nestedstory Episode Sponsors Valley Bank Local business banking partner helping you start, grow, and scale with confidence. https://valley.com/business (https://valley.com/business) Harbour House Oceanfront Venue Florida’s premier private oceanfront destination for weddings and special events. https://www.harbourhouseevents.com/ (https://www.harbourhouseevents.com/) About weVENTURE WBC weVENTURE Women’s Business Center supports entrepreneurs and small business owners through education, mentorship, consulting, and a powerful network of resources. Their mission is to strengthen the local economy by helping businesses launch, grow, and thrive in Florida's Space Coast and Treasure Coast communities. Co-Hosts + Production Credits Darcy Manning | THE DARCYMM COLLECTIVE Luxury beauty agency serving Central Florida (bridal, business portraits, private lessons). https://linktr.ee/darcymm (https://linktr.ee/darcymm) IG: @makeupbydarcymm | @darcymmcollective KyAlea Monma | HOKU Design Group Award-winning brand and media design agency recognized by USA Today and DesignRush for excellence in brand storytelling. https://www.hoku.design (https://www.hoku.design) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyalea/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyalea/) IG: @hokudesigngroup Brand + Production: @hokudesigngroup | https://www.hoku.design (https://www.hoku.design) Location: Harbour House Oceanfront Venue

8. 

   31 Jan 2026

   She Left Aerospace for Mom Life… and Built a Global Award-Winning Brand

   Twelve years ago, Sarah Smith left a secure aerospace career while pregnant to become a stay-at-home mom and start a small side hustle. That side hustle became Southern Caramel, now an internationally awarded gourmet caramel brand selling on Amazon. In this episode, Sarah shares the journey of building her dream alongside her father as her business partner, and navigating the bittersweet tension of reaching her biggest wins after losing him to cancer. 00:00 Intro 01:03 Meet Sarah Smith + The Sweet Story Behind Southern Caramel 02:07 The Leap: Leaving Aerospace to Build a Business From Home (2013) 04:33 Why Caramel Won (And Why It Was the Smart Niche Move) 07:06 From Home Kitchen to “Real Business” Mode (Inspections + Wholesale) 08:45 The Family Power Move: Dad Joins and the Vision Gets Bigger (2018) 12:51 Grief + Growth: Losing Her Dad and Finding the Next Chapter 17:42 Bite-Size Joy: The Brand Values That Built Customer Love (And 10% Give-Back) 22:23 The Shelf-Life Disaster That Nearly Ended It All 25:46 The Breakthrough Recipe Pivot: No Corn Syrup, All Craft 27:41 From Setback to Standout: 6-Month Shelf Life + Award-Winning Caramel 30:18 Big League Moment: Amazon Launch + Bigger Space + Bigger Team 33:18 The Support System: How WeVenture Helped Her Scale Smarter 47:30 Final Words: “If I Can Do It, So Can You.” 48:08 Outro Sarah SmithSouthern Caramel https://southerncaramel.com/ (https://southerncaramel.com/Instagram) Instagram (https://southerncaramel.com/Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/southern.caramel/ (https://www.instagram.com/southern.caramel/) Episode Sponsors Valley Bank Local business banking partner helping you start, grow, and scale with confidence. https://valley.com/business (https://valley.com/business) Harbour House Oceanfront Venue Florida’s premier private oceanfront destination for weddings and special events. https://www.harbourhouseevents.com/ (https://www.harbourhouseevents.com/) About weVENTURE WBC weVENTURE Women’s Business Center supports entrepreneurs and small business owners through education, mentorship, consulting, and a powerful network of resources. Their mission is to strengthen the local economy by helping businesses launch, grow, and thrive in Florida's Space Coast and Treasure Coast communities. Co-Hosts + Production Credits Darcy Manning | THE DARCYMM COLLECTIVE Luxury beauty agency serving Central Florida (bridal, business portraits, private lessons). https://linktr.ee/darcymm (https://linktr.ee/darcymm) IG: @makeupbydarcymm | @darcymmcollective KyAlea Monma | HOKU Design Group Award-winning brand and media design agency recognized by USA Today and DesignRush for excellence in brand storytelling. https://www.hoku.design (https://www.hoku.design) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyalea/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyalea/) IG: @hokudesigngroup Brand + Production: @hokudesigngroup | https://www.hoku.design (https://www.hoku.design) Location: Harbour House Oceanfront Venue

9. 

   31 Jan 2026

   What If You Didn’t Have to Pay Just to Get Clarity in Your Business?

   “No one has to do this alone—and it shouldn’t cost anything just to ask a question.” In this episode of HerStory, co-hosts Darcy Manning and KyAlea Monma sit down with Dr. Kathryn Rudloff, Executive Director of weVENTURE Women’s Business Center, to unpack what real support looks like for women entrepreneurs. From idea to launch to scaling and exit, Kathryn shares how weVENTURE’s federally funded programs provide little to no-cost coaching, training, mentorship, and strategy for founders at every stage. This conversation is your reminder that asking for help is a power move, and clarity should never come with a price tag. 00:00 Intro 01:02 Meet Dr. Kathryn Rudloff + What weVENTURE Does 03:08 COVID Relief: “Boots on the Ground” Support 04:02 From 300 Clients to 1,000 in One Year 05:23 1988 Changed Everything for Women Entrepreneurs 08:45 The “She-cession” + The Data Behind Solo Entrepreneurship 11:02 Seasons of Life: Work, Family, and Business 19:03 Client Win: Southern Caramel (Kitchen to Amazon) 21:56 “It’s Not a Business Until It Can Run Without You” 23:47 Programs Breakdown: Ignite 360, CEO Peer Group + More 35:10 Why Google and AI Aren’t Enough (You Still Need Humans) 37:20 Why “Free” Coaching Works: Accountability + Honest Feedback Dr. Kathryn Rudloff https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-rudloff/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-rudloff/) https://weventure.fit.edu (https://weventure.fit.edu) | IG: @weventurewbc Become a Sponsor! Contact Kathryn at krudloff@fit.edu (mailto:krudloff@fit.edu) Episode Sponsors Valley Bank Local business banking partner helping you start, grow, and scale with confidence. https://valley.com/business (https://valley.com/business) Harbour House Oceanfront Venue Florida’s premier private oceanfront destination for weddings and special events. https://www.harbourhouseevents.com/ (https://www.harbourhouseevents.com/) About weVENTURE WBC weVENTURE Women’s Business Center supports entrepreneurs and small business owners through education, mentorship, consulting, and a powerful network of resources. Their mission is to strengthen the local economy by helping businesses launch, grow, and thrive in Florida's Space Coast and Treasure Coast communities. Co-Hosts + Production Credits Darcy Manning | THE DARCYMM COLLECTIVE Luxury beauty agency serving Central Florida (bridal, business portraits, private lessons). https://linktr.ee/darcymm (https://linktr.ee/darcymm) IG: @makeupbydarcymm | @darcymmcollective KyAlea Monma | HOKU Design Group Award-winning brand and media design agency recognized by USA Today and DesignRush for excellence in brand storytelling. https://www.hoku.design (https://www.hoku.design) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyalea/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyalea/) IG: @hokudesigngroup Brand + Production: @hokudesigngroup | https://www.hoku.design (https://www.hoku.design) Location: Harbour House Oceanfront Venue

10. 

    28 Jan 2026

    Welcome to HerStory Trailer

    HerStory is the podcast where we share the real, behind-the-scenes journeys of founders who are shaping Florida's Space Coast and Treasure Coast communities. Hosted by founders Darcy Manning and KyAlea Monma, each episode feels like a coffee shop conversation, honest, empowering, and deeply relatable. We sit down with founders and small business leaders to talk about where they started, what they’ve overcome, and what it really takes to build something meaningful. This is about the stories you don’t always see on social media—the risks, turning points, lessons learned, and quiet moments that change everything. Produced in partnership with weVENTURE Women’s Business Center, HerStory is here to elevate small businesses, strengthen community, and spotlight the powerful local resources that help turn vision into reality. Whether you’re a business owner, a dreamer in the early stages, or someone who loves supporting local small businesses, this show is for you. Season One launches on January 31, 2026 with new episodes releasing every two weeks. Be sure to Subscribe.

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