In this new episode our discussion revolves around the imperative to close the exit gap that women face in business, wherein they capture a mere 0.8% of exit value.

I have the distinct honor of hosting Carrie Kerpen, a trailblazing entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of the Whisper Group, which specializes in exit readiness for women-owned businesses.

Throughout our discussion, we delve into the transformative journey of women entrepreneurs, emphasizing the necessity of cultivating confidence alongside competence. Carrie elucidates her own experiences of building and selling her agency, highlighting the profound insights gained from her journey in navigating the complexities of business exits. As we explore the nuances of leadership and the unique challenges faced by women in the entrepreneurial sphere, we illuminate pathways for women to scale their ventures and achieve financial independence.

Our Guest This Week:

Today we have a SUCCESS SORCERESS in our midst!

Carrie Kerpen is the Founder and CEO of The Whisper Group, the premier exit-readiness advisory firm dedicated exclusively to women-owned businesses. A trailblazing entrepreneur, Carrie built and sold one of the world's first social media agencies, turning a lifestyle business into a life-changing eight-figure asset. Through her work, her bestselling books — Work It!(which was featured in the #WisdomOfWomen Book Club) and her latest, The Whisper Way — and her podcast The Exit Whisperer, Carrie is on a mission to close the staggering exit gap, where women capture only 0.8% of exit value. Her visionary leadership empowers women founders to scale with purpose and exit with prosperity, reshaping the future of wealth for women. Carrie’s voice is bold, definitive, and rooted in a fierce belief: that women deserve to build companies that create freedom, impact, and generational wealth.

Takeaways:

1. A significant exit gap exists where women-owned businesses capture only 0.8% of total exit value, highlighting systemic inequalities.
2. Carrie's journey illustrates how personal challenges can lead to professional growth and transformative business success.
3. The Whisper Group aims to empower women entrepreneurs by providing resources and community support for business growth and exits.
4. Both hosts stress the importance of confidence over mere competence in pursuing business opportunities and leadership roles.
5. The conversation revolves around actionable strategies for women to build scalable businesses that can be sold for substantial value.

Chapters:

05:06 Defining Moments: Shaping the Future

11:33 Transitioning into Leadership: From Wedding Planner to CEO

13:42 The Exit Gap and Women's Entrepreneurship

19:54 Understanding the Exit Gap for Women Entrepreneurs

30:01 Understanding Valuation: The Key Metrics for Success

31:58 Navigating the Emotional Challenges of Selling a Company

39:04 The Whisper Way: A New Chapter for Women Entrepreneurs

Burning Questions Answered:

1. Why do women capture only 0.8% of exit value—and how do we fix it?
2. What makes a business actually sellable?
3. Can women create life-changing wealth without building billion-dollar unicorns?

This podcast episode features a profound exploration of the transformative impact of women in leadership, particularly through the lens of Virginia Klausmeier the founder and CEO of Sylvatex.

Our discussion emphasizes the emergence of a new model of leadership, characterized by innovation and sustainability in the energy sector. Virginia shares her remarkable journey of developing a groundbreaking manufacturing process that significantly reduces costs and environmental impact in battery production.

Throughout the episode, we delve into the importance of mentorship, the cultivation of diverse entrepreneurial ecosystems, and the intrinsic connection between care and innovation. Join us as we unpack the complexities of leadership and the imperative of harnessing women's wisdom to drive substantial change in the business landscape.

Takeaways:

1. Virginia exemplifies transformative leadership through her innovative approaches to battery manufacturing.
2. The discussion highlights personal experiences that inform professional journeys, underscoring the significance of resilience and adaptability in entrepreneurship.
3. The importance of community and collaboration is underscored, particularly in the context of mentorship and support among women founders.
4. A recurring theme is that success, while commendable, is often preceded by challenges and pivotal moments of learning throughout one's career.
5. The podcast advocates for a shift in focus from merely financial gains to creating meaningful impact, particularly in the realm of sustainable energy solutions.

Chapters:

00:23 - Unlocking Opportunities for Women Led Enterprises

04:51 - Pivotal Moments in Life

13:23 - The Energy Revolution: Starting Sylvatex

21:00 - Transitioning to New Funding and Revenue Strategies

29:30 - The Future Vision: Opportunities Ahead

34:54 - The Vision for Sustainable Business

Guest Offers & Contact Information:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginia-klausmeier-2a34ab9/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sylvatex/about/

https://www.sylvatex.com/

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Coco Sellman, the host of #WisdomOfWomen, believes business is a force for good, especially

In our new episode we talk about the transformative power of design, particularly in the context of well-being and community.

We are privileged to converse with Rachael H. Grochowski, the Founder and CEO of RHG Architecture and Design, who introduces us to her innovative philosophy, "Design is Spiritual." This approach emphasizes the importance of creating spaces that foster a sense of presence, belonging, and holistic wellness, transcending mere aesthetics.

Throughout our dialogue, we explore Rachael's extensive experience in the field and her commitment to integrating spiritual principles into architectural practices. By amplifying the voices and wisdom of women in business, we aim to illuminate pathways for women-led enterprises towards prosperity and meaningful impact.

Our Guest This Week:

In this week’s episode of #WisdomofWomen we have a 🌟 Presence-Building Architect 🌟 in our midst.

Rachael H. Grochowski is the Founder & CEO of RHG Architecture + Design and the creator of the “Design is Spiritual™” philosophy—an approach that treats spaces as engines of wellbeing, presence, and belonging, not just aesthetics. With 30 years of experience across residential, hospitality, wellness, and community projects, she leads her award-winning studio in crafting environments that feel grounded, inclusive, and deeply human through intentional flow, materiality, light, and connection to nature.

Before launching RHG in 2004, she honed her craft inside elite New York design studios, designing luxury hotels, restaurants, and wellness-centric spaces.

Today she is a sought-after public speaker and an active advocate for wellness-centered design through the Global Wellness Institute’s architecture + design ecosystem. Rachael brings the rare blend of builder + wisdom-seeker (world traveler, yoga teacher, student of history and nature) to every project and every leadership lesson.

Takeaways:

1. Rachael's Design is Spiritual™ focuses on creating spaces that foster well-being and connection.
2. Leadership in today's world requires a commitment to social justice and equality for all.
3. Successful businesses must create environments that reflect their purpose and values effectively.

Burning Questions Answered:

1.Why beauty without reverence feels empty

2.How space shapes behavior, culture, and leadership

3.What it means to build a business that reflects your deepest values

4.Why alignment matters more than scale for long-term prosperity

5.How founders can design environments that actually support growth, not drain it

Chapters:

00:08 - Amplifying Women's Leadership

05:26 - Reflections on Influential Moments

10:25 - The Spirituality of Design

16:30 - The Importance of Regenerative Practices in Business

22:32 - Designing with Purpose: The Intersection of Spirituality and Business

27:11 - Creating a Wellness Space in Business

33:56 - Transitioning to the Fast Fire Round

Guest Offers & Contact Information:

www.rhgdesign.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-grochowski-ra-ncarb/

https://www.instagram.com/rhgdesign/