In this episode of the 6 to 7 Figure Women Podcast, hosts Jessica Fearnley and Meghann Conter are joined by Heather Roberts, a successful entrepreneur and business mentor who specializes in helping high-achieving women create a business that aligns with their busy lifestyle.
We discuss the challenges faced by entrepreneurs as their businesses grow and offer practical strategies for addressing these challenges. The conversation also touches on the importance of self-prioritization, building a positive company culture, hiring the right team members, being true to oneself and finding purpose in business and life.
What we discussed:
[00:00:00] Introducing Heather and the accidental start of her first company
[00:02:32] The story behind Heather’s podcast title, "Boundaries, Business, and Boobs"
[00:08:59] The importance of self-prioritization and setting boundaries to ensure self-care and personal goals are prioritized
[00:11:35] The why behind running larger businesses
[00:18:33] Feeling overwhelmed by business growth
[00:19:31] Maintaining a healthy relationship with the team
[00:21:59] Reevaluating company culture and values
[00:27:33] Understanding the importance of hiring complementary team members
[00:29:09] Shifting mindset to a leadership mindset
[00:33:30] Creating and living an intentional company culture, and the importance of accountability and feedback
[00:39:20] Avoiding control freak tendencies and financial sacrifices
[00:45:32] Helping women find their space in the world, overcoming fear and maximizing potential
Quotes:
"Women of a certain age, and you know I'm 52 years old, we were always taught to be the good girl, to be nice, don't be ugly and say something ugly, and all of those things really do kind of diminish us as women. And I think we carry that into our entrepreneur life and further make ourselves smaller by feeling like we have to do everything for everyone, and so I think that people pleaser in most of us is another thing that actually does make us smaller because anything that's important to us is the last thing that happens on the list." - Heather Roberts
"I think sometimes there’s a huge pressure on us as leaders to be more, be impressive, be bigger… I often find the biggest challenge is to be self-accepting and to play to my strengths instead of feeling like I've got to take on a ton of strengths that I don't actually have." - Jessica Fearnley
Links:
Heather Roberts, Founder Extraordinary Women: https://www.extraordinarywomen.co/
Boundaries Business and Boobs: https://www.boundariesbusinessandboobs.com/
Join The Dames virtual roundtable: www.thedames.co/roundtable
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Guest Bio:
Heather Roberts is a successful entrepreneur and business mentor who specializes in helping high-achieving women create a business that aligns with their busy lifestyle.
With over 16 years of experience in building and exiting successful seven-figure businesses, including RSG Sales, an e-commerce agency and E by Design, a top 5 pillow supplier with Wayfair, Heather brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table.
Her approach involves implementing efficient systems, ensuring the right team dynamic, and focusing on revenue-generating activities, while also offering guidance on prioritizing personal needs and overcoming limiting beliefs. Heather is passionate about helping women customize their lives and businesses to fit their unique needs and desires.
Heather is also the host of the podcast, Boundaries, Business, and Boobs, for women leaders who are looking to break free from traditional expectations and find time for themselves.
