This episode is a masterclass in women entrepreneurship and philanthropy, showing what it truly takes to build a purpose-driven life while balancing motherhood, business, leadership, and service. Samantha shares her honest journey from insurance executive to nonprofit founder, revealing how women entrepreneurship and philanthropy can create lasting change without burnout.
As the Founder and Executive Director of the Sparkle Foundation, Samantha has helped serve over 10,000 lives by supporting single mothers and children through education, micro-loans, community programs, and compassionate leadership. Her story is a living example of women entrepreneurship and philanthropy in action — rooted in integrity, transparency, and heart-led leadership.
✨ In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why “balance” is a myth for modern women — and what works instead
How women entrepreneurship and philanthropy can coexist sustainably
What it really takes to start and grow a nonprofit from scratch
Leadership lessons for women who want impact without exhaustion
How to raise children with values of giving, service, and leadership
Why purpose-driven success starts with intention, not perfection
⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to I’m Too Busy & women entrepreneurship and philanthropy
01:10 Meet Samantha Tradelius: entrepreneur, mother, philanthropist
03:40 Why work-life balance is a myth for women leaders
06:30 Self-kindness, motherhood & leadership pressure
09:20 The birth of Sparkle Foundation & women entrepreneurship and philanthropy
13:10 Serving 10,000+ lives through nonprofit leadership
17:00 Teaching children generosity, purpose & giving back
20:30 Leading with heart without burnout
24:10 From insurance executive to impact-driven leader
28:30 Sharing women’s stories through books & podcasts
33:40 Getting uncomfortable to grow in women entrepreneurship
38:20 Building community, volunteers & sustainable philanthropy
43:00 Advice for women entrepreneurs feeling overwhelmed
47:10 Legacy, purpose & the future of women entrepreneurship and philanthropy
50:15 Final message: dream big, lead boldly & give back
If you’re a woman entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, creative, mother, or someone feeling called toward women entrepreneurship and philanthropy, this conversation will resonate deeply. This episode proves that women entrepreneurship and philanthropy isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing what matters.
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Host:
Christina Flach
Celebrity Makeup Artist | Media Host | Founder
Instagram: @christinaflachmakeup
Instagram: @imtoobusytv
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Guest:
Samantha Tradelius
Founder & Executive Director, Sparkle Foundation
Website: https://sparklenow.org
Instagram: @sparklefoundation
🌍 About the Channel — I’m Too Busy!
Welcome to I’m Too Busy! — where being busy isn’t a burden, it’s a badge of passion, purpose, and possibility.
Hosted by celebrity makeup artist, beauty expert, and wellness entrepreneur Christina Flach, I’m Too Busy! takes you behind the scenes with icons, innovators, and impact-driven women who are shaping the world through women entrepreneurship and philanthropy, leadership, creativity, and service.
Each episode explores how purpose-led women navigate success, balance ambition with heart, and create meaningful impact in business, community, and life.
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