Coach Kay engages in a conversation with Francie Heinrichson, the visionary behind Founding Females. Together, they delve into the unique challenges faced by female entrepreneurs on their entrepreneurial journey.
Key points in this episode include:
- Challenges faced by female entrepreneurs
- Female entrepreneurship
- Importance of community support for female entrepreneurs
Takeaways from this episode include:

• Entrepreneurship allows women to be in control of their lives and contribute financially to their families.
• Balancing work and family life is a constant effort, but setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care are essential.
• Building a community of like-minded women entrepreneurs provides support, resources, and encouragement.

04:35 - The Need for Guidance and Community in Female Entrepreneurship
08:22 - Balancing Work and Family Life
12:41 - Empowering Others and Setting Boundaries
17:19 - Finding Purpose and Support in Entrepreneurship
23:01 - Spills and Challenges of Entrepreneurship
27:19 - The Power of Community and Breaking Societal Stigmas
Francie Hinrichsen is a Midwest-based entrepreneurship educator and mom of two empowering women to breathe life into the business that lights them up inside. She founded her first business, Simply Integrated, LLC, in 2015, which is a data and analytics business helping small businesses optimize their online presence. Francie went on to launch her second business, Founding Females® in 2021, where she helps female entrepreneurs take the best next step in entrepreneurship. She is the published author of 'Dream, Build, Grow: A Female's Step-by-Step Guide for How to Start a Business,' host of the Founding Females® Women's Business Mastermind, and organizer of Founding Females | Central Illinois, a one-day women's business conference. Francie believes with hope and a little grit, anyone can start a thriving business. Find Francie at https://foundingfemalesco.com
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