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THE AUDACIOUS FOUNDER PODCAST: Being Bold in Business

THE AUDACIOUS FOUNDER PODCAST: Being Bold in Business

By: Melissa Manning
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 A podcast for YOU, the visionary female entrepreneur, to keep you motivated and inspired on your business-building journey! We discuss wealth building, mindset, launching new businesses, hiring, managing, investing, and more! I am a serial entrepreneur of more than 10 years and an Audacity Business Coach with a mission to help more women create positive impact on the world through their profitable businesses.© 2025 Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Finance
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  • #77: How One Mom-Turned-Founder, Karen Aguirre, Is Revolutionizing Nail Care—The Non-Toxic Way. Part 2

    #77: How One Mom-Turned-Founder, Karen Aguirre, Is Revolutionizing Nail Care—The Non-Toxic Way. Part 2
    May 21 2025
    💪 Ready to take control of your finances?👇🏼 Book Your Audacious Wealth Breakthrough Call Now! Get on the email list! Watch this video about the Tardus' Income Snow What do you do when your job ends—but your purpose is just getting started? In this raw, uplifting episode, I sit down with my friend and the founder of Nails Envie, Karen—a woman who turned a corporate layoff into a thriving luxury mobile nail brand in Las Vegas (and now Miami!). From driving Uber to handcrafting clean beauty products, to flying solo to a private Bahamian island hosted by a client-turned-benefactor—Karen’s story is a masterclass in faith, hustle, and heart-led business. We go deep on what it really means to build a purpose-driven brand—from hospital beds to celebrity clientele (yes, Drake 👋🏽), and from lavender scrubs to life-altering generosity. This episode is for every woman who's ever felt knocked down and needed the bold reminder: your purpose is bigger than any paycheck. 🔑 Key Takeaways (From Karen’s Mouth to Your Spirit): Put God First, Always. Faith isn’t just for Sunday—it’s for the Uber rides, the quiet moments, the uncertain seasons. Health Is Beauty. Your skin is your largest organ—Karen makes her own scrubs and lotions with organic, non-toxic ingredients because self-care should be safe. Service Is the Strategy. She’s given manicures to trauma survivors, fire victims, and seniors who can't leave home. Her work is more than polish—it's healing. Say YES, Even When It’s Scary. One “yes” took her to a private island in the Bahamas and expanded her vision of what’s possible. Start Humble, Grow Audaciously. From driving Uber to pitch clients to scaling her brand across states—every step mattered. Custom Over Cookie-Cutter. From seniors to celebs, she tailors each experience—because beauty should feel personal. ✅ Actionable Insights: Trust > Hope. Shift your language. Hope is passive. Trust is active. Move like it’s already working out. Audit Your Beauty Products. If you can’t pronounce it, don’t put it on your body. Look Inward. What skills or licenses have you left behind? Dust them off—they might fund your future. Lead With Generosity. You don’t need wealth to give. Kindness, skill, and intention go a long way. Infuse Service Into Your Brand. Ask: who can your business help today—without waiting for “someday”? 📚 Resources & Mentions: Nails Envie – Karen’s eco-friendly mobile nail salon in Las Vegas→ @nailsenvielv on Instagram→ Nails Envie Mobile Nail Salon 🙌 Connect with Karen Aguirre Website: Karen Aguirre Instagram: @nailsenvie Nails Envie Mobile Nail Salon 🔥 Join the Audacious Founder Community! 💡 Subscribe & Leave a Review – Your feedback helps us reach more audacious founders!💡 Share This Episode – Know someone starting a business? Send them this episode!💡 Follow on IG – @Audaciousfounder 🚀 Follow Melissa Manning for more business & wealth-building insights! 🚀 What does audacity mean to YOU? Drop a comment or DM me on Instagram!
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    46 mins
  • #76: From Layoff to Luxury: How Karen Aguirre Turned Setback into a Self-Care Movement with Nails Envie

    #76: From Layoff to Luxury: How Karen Aguirre Turned Setback into a Self-Care Movement with Nails Envie
    May 14 2025
    💪 Ready to take control of your finances?👇🏼 Book Your Audacious Wealth Breakthrough Call Now! Get on the email list! Watch this video about the Tardus' Income Snowball What if the moment you feared most became the turning point to your freedom? In this raw and uplifting episode, I sit down with Karen, the founder of Nails Envie—Las Vegas’ eco-friendly, mobile nail salon. After being laid off from her corporate accounting job, Karen didn’t panic—she pivoted. With a nail tech license collecting dust and a deep passion for clean beauty, Karen turned uncertainty into opportunity. We talk about what it took to build a business from scratch, why clean, non-toxic beauty matters, and how she juggled motherhood, marriage, and even co-running a restaurant while building a luxury self-care experience for women on the go. Whether you're facing change, feeling stuck, or just need a reminder that your pivot could lead to purpose, this episode will leave you inspired—and ready to audit your polish drawer. 🔑 Key Takeaways: Pivot with Purpose: Layoffs aren’t the end—they can be the beginning of something audacious. Your Intuition Is a Business Partner: Pay attention to the signs and prepare quietly but strategically. Non-Toxic Is Non-Negotiable: Many nail products still contain harmful chemicals like formaldehyde and toluene—Karen breaks down what to avoid and why. Reignite Old Passions: Sometimes, your next chapter is hiding in a skill you’ve forgotten or set aside. Self-Care is Strategy: Even 10 minutes of stillness, skincare, or stretching matters when life feels chaotic. Partnership Matters: Behind every bold woman is often a partner or village who holds it down at home. ✅ Actionable Insights: Audit Your Nail Products: Check for formaldehyde, toluene, DBP, and camphor—ditch the toxins. Ask the Right Questions: When visiting a salon, ask if their products are clean, vegan, and cruelty-free. Revisit Your Skill Set: What licenses, talents, or certifications are you sitting on that could be reignited? Think Creatively About Income: Karen drove Uber in a luxury car to bridge the gap—there’s no shame in the hustle. Build in Recharge Time: Add 10–30 minutes a day just for you—it adds up. 📚 Resources & Mentions: Nails Envie – Karen’s eco-friendly mobile nail salon in Las Vegas → @nailsenvielv on Instagram → Nails Envie Mobile Nail Salon 🙌 Connect with Karen Aguirre Website: Karen Aguirre Instagram: @nailsenvie Nails Envie Mobile Nail Salon 🔥 Join the Audacious Founder Community! 💡 Subscribe & Leave a Review – Your feedback helps us reach more audacious founders!💡 Share This Episode – Know someone starting a business? Send them this episode!💡 Follow on IG – @Audaciousfounder 🚀 Follow Melissa Manning for more business & wealth-building insights! 🚀 What does audacity mean to YOU? Drop a comment or DM me on Instagram!
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    36 mins
  • #75: How to Bounce Back From a Bad Investment and Build Real Wealth

    #75: How to Bounce Back From a Bad Investment and Build Real Wealth
    May 7 2025
    💪 Ready to take control of your finances?👇🏼 Book Your Audacious Wealth Breakthrough Call Now! Get on the email list! Watch this video about the Tardus' Income Snowball

    Ever felt like burning it all down after a tough investment call? You're not alone — but here's the kicker: what if that "failure" is the exact thing that prepares you for the future you’re building? In this episode, I get real about the gut-wrenching lessons that come with taking risks, investing, and trusting the wrong people — and how to flip the coin and claim the power on the other side.

    This is your tough love pep talk. Your emotional financial therapy. Your reminder that the dream life you're building is on the other side of that rickety rope bridge — and every busted wooden slat is just a lesson, not a life sentence.

    🔑 Key Takeaways

    • Every situation has a good side and a bad side. You choose which side you focus on.

    • A painful financial mistake today can be your superpower tomorrow—if you learn the lesson.

    • Traumatic investment losses often create smarter, stronger, more diligent investors.

    • Investing is risky, but not every risk is worth taking. Due diligence is non-negotiable.

    • Pre-build property deals carry hidden risks—your capital is tied up, the property isn’t yours yet, and external factors (like hurricanes or legislative delays) can derail everything.

    ✅ Actionable Insights:

    1. Flip the coin.
      Whenever you're stuck in disappointment, ask yourself: What's the good in this? What did this teach me?

    2. Set boundaries with your generosity.
      Helping loved ones? Get clear on your terms. Protect your credit and your peace.

    3. Pre-build investments? Proceed with caution.
      Understand what you don’t control — and always plan for delays and disruption.

    4. Write your lessons down.
      Seriously — keep an “Investor’s Journal.” Catalog what went right, what went wrong, and what you’ll do differently.

    5. Hold the vision.
      When fear tells you to run, remind yourself why you started. Your dream life is still on the other side.

    Resources Mentioned:

    • 💸 Tardus Wealth Strategies – Learn more about the Income Snowball Strategy I teach in my coaching.
      👉 Tardus Wealth Strategies

    Call to Action: 💪 Ready to take control of your finances?👇🏼 Book Your Audacious Wealth Breakthrough Call Now!

    If you’ve ever questioned your decision-making, felt scared to take another risk, or been shaken by a loss — this episode is the breath of audacious air you need. I’m sharing stories from real clients (names changed), the real emotions behind big financial moves, and the very real growth that happens when you choose to step forward anyway.

    🔥 Join the Audacious Founder Community!

    💡 Subscribe & Leave a Review – Your feedback helps us reach more audacious founders!
    💡 Share This Episode – Know someone starting a business? Send them this episode!
    💡 Follow on IG – @Audaciousfounder

    🚀 Follow Melissa Manning for more business & wealth-building insights!

    🚀 What does audacity mean to YOU? Drop a comment or DM me on Instagram!
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    28 mins

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