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Her First 3 Years - A podcast for women entrepreneurs
Hosted by Chardét Ryel · EN
The UNfiltered business podcast for women entrepreneurs and female business owners. New episodes every Monday!
www.herfirst3years.com
You know those conversations you have with friends in the women's bathroom?
The real, unfiltered truth kind?
This is the entrepreneurship version of that.
This is a space for you to grow, find support and hear the no BS truth about business.
Her First Three Years is a top-ranked business podcast for women entrepreneurs building a business. Hosted by Chardét Ryel it combines mindset coaching, marketing strategy, and real founder stories to help female entrepreneurs thrive.
Every episode gives you the quirky, the cringe and the inspiring stories of building a business from women around the world. From breakdowns to blunders, learn what worked and didn't.
You'll hear from women in every industry, at many different stages and years of entrepreneurship but the one thing they have in common is a willingness to share the messy journey with you, to guide your path.
Her First 3 Years is a community built around the truth of entrepreneurship. We share the 90% of the journey that failed before finding the 10% success. We also share the unique obstacles that we all face as women in this space.
Here you can learn, grow and feel supported in your business.
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HF3 ENCORE: SOUL SKILLS | Finding Your Niche and Selling Soulfully with Kelsey Makaiwi
3d ago00:31:55Tap to summarize***This is a special encore of one of the most popular episodes on the podcast on finding alignment with your business and messaging. If you've heard it before, you'll still want to listen in because it helps you rethink sales!***The original episode 32:Are you in the right niche? Connecting to the RIGHT people in a way that lights you up? In this episode of Her First Three Years, we talk with Kelsey Makaiwi, a connection strategist who turned her natural gift for building relationships into a business. She shares her personal journey and dives deep into how to find your niche—even if you don’t feel like you fit into the typical boxes. Kelsey has gone through many pivots in her career and this latest one shows the power of putting yourself in alignment with the work that flows easiest for you, your skills and your vision. Through Kelsey’s story, you’ll learnHow to uncover your hidden strengths and leverage them (your niche!)The power of "soul skills" and why they matter more When it’s time to create your own marketThe steps to reverse-engineering your dream jobSelling more authentically and soulfully This episode is for anyone ready to create more meaningful connections and follow their true path! FOR MORE ON THIS EPISODE: https://herfirst3years.com/how-to-find-your-niche-as-a-coachCONNECT WITH KELSEYLinkedInRESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts
Transcribe →HF3 Encore: WILD CARDS | How to Be Confident In Yourself…(even if it upsets people) with Lauren Currie
1w ago00:27:13Tap to summarize***This is a special encore of one of the most popular episodes on the podcast on branding. If you've heard it before, you'll still want to listen in because it's a major confidence boost!***The original episode 63..You weren’t made to stay small.And if you're tired of walking the tightrope between being liked and being heard—this episode is for you. Because how to be more confident in yourself doesn’t start with fixing who you are. It starts with unlearning the stories that told you to shrink.We’re joined by Lauren Currie—serial entrepreneur behind six businesses and founder of UPFRONT—who’s on a mission to help 10 million women build unshakable confidence and change leadership from the inside out.If you’re navigating what it means to be a leader or founder, you already know the unspoken rules: be confident, but not too confident. Be strong, but still likeable. This conversation will help you redefine success on your terms.Lauren shares what it really takes to become the most confident version of you—and why confident women will upset people (and why that’s ok). In this episode: How to Build Confidence (For Real): The 3 mindset shifts that make confidence a daily practice—not a personality trait. Ditch the Likeability Trap: Why being palatable is keeping you stuck—and how to fully embrace ALL of you. Rewrite the Rules for Women in Business: How to lead without shrinking and be more confident in yourself in all areas. This isn’t another fluffy pep talk. It’s a rally for women who are ready to own their power. 🔗 Connect with Lauren Currie weareupfront.com | IG: @laurencurrieNext Steps:1. Share this episode with a friend 2. Listen to next: Why You're Still Hiding (ep 54) 3. Rate and Review to share your support! RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts
Transcribe →UNfiltered 5 Min: Breaking Up with Instagram
2w ago00:04:50Tap to summarizeAre you investing everything you have in rented (online) land?Why do we put everything we have into one platform that we don’t even own? It just doesn’t make good business sense (let alone the headaches involved.) This mini episode is challenging you to think about where BESIDES social media can you go for social proof, client attraction and searchability (e.g. google recommends you to your ideal audience.)Listen to Next: You Don't Need to Go ViralABOUT UNfiltered 5 minShort bursts of raw business inspiration that keep you motivated and tell you the truth...without any filter. RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Onlinewww.herfirst3years.comInstagram: @chardetryelRESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts
Transcribe →HF3 ENCORE: 3 Sneaky Entrepreneur Mindset Blocks & My Messy Story of Starting Anyway
2w ago00:18:14Tap to summarize***This is a special encore of one of the most popular episodes on the podcast on branding. If you've heard it before, you'll still want to listen in because it will really help you to stand out online!***The original episode 69...You’re not ready…you’ll mess it up…you’re missing something everyone else has.”Uffff....how many times do we hear that rolling non-stop in our minds as entrepreneurs and creatives?We're diving into 3 BIG entrepreneur mindset blocks that hold us hostage in comparison, procrastination and regret. And to show just how unpolished every entrepreneur's journey really is....I share the messy, unfiltered story of losing everything in my business in 2020—then choosing to create anyway (including the decision to start a podcast with no money, no plan, and a lot of failing).✨ In this episode:Sneaky Fears that Hold Us Back: How to tell when your “wait until later” logic is actually fear in disguise.The Scrappy Advantage: Why not having a big budget or team might secretly be the best thing for you.Intentional Energy: The mindset shift that lets you put soul and strategy into whatever you create next.🎧 Listen now for a cheeky pep talk on what’s holding you back (and how to move anyway).Next Steps:1. Share this episode with a friend 2. Listen to next: My Failed Influencer Days (ep 61) 3. Rate and Review to share your support! RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts
Transcribe →UNfiltered 5 Min: When Should You Really "Invest in Yourself?"
3w ago00:05:26Tap to summarizeWhen does it actually make sense to "invest in yourself"...either your time or your money.This episode gives you a moment to truly think about what matters most to you and the future of your business.Listen to Next: Why Growth Feels HardABOUT UNfiltered 5 minShort bursts of raw business inspiration that keep you motivated and tell you the truth...without any filter. RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts
Transcribe →STOP MARKETING LIKE IT'S 2010 | The New Rules of Online Business Growth with Jenny Melrose
3w ago00:29:00Tap to summarizeOnline business growth TODAY, is less about being everywhere and more about finding your niche, building a personal brand and guiding the right people into platforms you OWN. Trying to grow your online business with strategies that worked in 2010?The online world has changed. Your audience has grown up. And “post more” is not the revolutionary strategy some people still pretend it is.In this episode, top podcaster, business coach and online entrepreneur of 11 years, Jenny Melrose, dives into how to find your niche (one that actually converts), build a personal brand people love, and create a customer journey where your ideal clients immediately think, “hey, she gets me!” Jenny also shares how to grow an email list with a lead magnet people genuinely want and how therapists and service providers can create more sustainable income besides one-to-one sessions.In this online business growth podcast episode:How to find your niche (the one that converts)The story skills you need for building a personal brand How to grow an email list where people actually open messagesWhat the new customer journey looks like since AIPassive income for therapists and service providers (the sustainable kind)Listen for...A little permission to stop doing what every online-business guru insists you “must” do—and start building around your actual audience and strengths instead.About the Guest:Jenny Melrose is a former teacher, business coach and top podcaster who has worked in the online space since 2010. After growing a successful food blog that replaced her teaching salary, Jenny moved into consulting and now helps women entrepreneurs, particularly therapists and service providers, turn their expertise into sustainable products, services and revenue streams.Her approach is practical, audience-first and thankfully NOT about telling you to post 85 times a day on Instagram. Connect with Jenny Melrose:Website: https://jennymelrose.com/Podcast: Practice to Profit Next Steps:Share this episode with a friendListen to next: Why You're Still Hiding - Even If You're Posting (ep 54)Rate and Review to share your supportRESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts
Transcribe →UNfiltered 5 Min: BUT What Will Other People Think!? (here's how to let that crap go)
4w ago00:05:27Tap to summarizeIf you've ever worried about the criticism or judgement you might get for your business, your content or anything else related to the choices you make for your career...this one is for you!This episode is about letting the opinions of others fall away...and connect deeper into what YOU need to do for YOUR business and brand. Listen to Next: Your Brave VoiceABOUT UNfiltered 5 minShort bursts of raw business inspiration that keep you motivated and tell you the truth...without any filter. RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts
Transcribe →My Husband Built a Business in 2 Days! It Took Me 2 Months. (The Truth Behind "Success")
Jul 1300:18:44Tap to summarizeSometimes we see business owners, coaches or other people in our niche move way faster than us towards success....and yes, it stings.But also?You don't know the full story.This past week my husband got a business idea, ran with it and created a completely viable online service. Here's are 3 very powerful lessons behind his rapid progress that every single successful entrepreneur has...but doesn't always talk about.This episode is for you to rekindle that creative spark, get out of a slump AND stop comparing yourself to other business owners.It's the PERFECT listen to start your work day or during a lunch break! Listen to Next:How to Build a Purpose Driven BusinessRESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts
Transcribe →UNfiltered 5 Min: Are You Wasting Your Time on The Wrong Audience?
Jul 1000:05:30Tap to summarizeSometimes things aren't working in your business because you need to go back to brainstorming....and other times? It's who you're sharing them with....This episode is for every business owner, coach or founder to listen to before wasting hours, months or years on the wrong people. Listen to Next: Trust The ProcessABOUT UNfiltered 5 minShort bursts of raw business inspiration that keep you motivated and tell you the truth...without any filter. RESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts
Transcribe →THE 'GIRLBOSS' ERA IS OVER | UNtoxic Productivity for Women Entrepreneurs Who Want Better Work-Life Balance with Sophie Cliff
Jul 600:27:34Tap to summarizeREALISTIC productivity for women isn’t about hustle, it’s bringing joy and intentional work-life balance into your business so you perform better, for longer and without burning yourself out. Craving better work-life balance but still running your business like you’re waiting to be rewarded for being the “good girl” who always works the hardest? (No shame, this is most of us! But you deserve a change and this episode is the start…)In this episode Sophie Cliff, aka The Joyful Coach, shares how you can ACTUALLY use your time better and run a business that feels good….you know the kind that lets you step away and breathe? The freedom you were promised?Sophie talks about how productivity for women entrepreneurs goes way beyond time-blocking, hustle mode, and pretending your nervous system is totally fine because you answered only three emails before coffee.We talk about why hitting the goal doesn’t always make you feel as happy as you thought it would, how hustle mode quietly ties your self-worth to performance, and why your nervous system might be held hostage by inboxes, social media noise, AI overload, and the pressure to keep proving yourself.This episode is especially for mompreneurs, solopreneurs, and early-stage women entrepreneurs trying to build something meaningful without burning out! In this solopreneur podcast episode:Why productivity for women entrepreneurs doesn’t fit with male-written books How good-girl mentality traps us into overworkingWhy joy is critical to creativity in your businessWhy nervous system regulation for entrepreneurs matters more than incomeWhat better work-life balance looks like…esp for solopreneurs and mompreneursFor business owners, solopreneurs and female founders, this episode is all about giving you inspiration to figure out how to brand your business in a way that feels true to you…and how to build something that deeply serves your customers.Listen for...the realization that joy is not what you get after you’ve earned enough or done enough. It’s something you deserve and can have now. About the Guest:Sophie Cliff is The Joyful Coach, a positive psychology practitioner, public speaker, and author of Choose Joy and The Hustle Cure. She speaks at major companies about joy, wellbeing, and productivity, and her work challenges the idea that success has to come from stress, overwork, and pushing through.Connect with Sophie Cliff:Books:The Hustle CureChoose Joy Instagram: @sophiecliffPodcast: Practical PositivityNext Steps:Share this episode with a friendListen to next: From "Meh" to Meaningful in Your Business (ep 39)Rate and Review to share your supportRESOURCESPRIVATE PODCAST: Secrets of Standing Out Online www.herfirst3years.com Instagram: @chardetryelPROGRAMS & FREE TRAININGS Start Your PodcastGrow Your PodcastLearn How to Be a Guest on Podcasts
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