The Franchise Woman

12/15/2025

Matt Middendorp, Director of ESOP Consulting at Vision Point Capital, this week on The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. Subscribe today and never miss an episode. Every Wednesday at 4:00 CT on Apple, Spotify and YouTube ready for a listen, download and share. , , , ,

12/10/2025

From spreadsheets to staging success — meet the woman turning creativity into a national movement. ✨

When Alexa Centeno left her corporate accounting career, she had no idea she’d soon be leading VELLA HAUS, a booming home staging franchise transforming how realtors sell homes nationwide.

In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, Alexa shares how she:

🏠 Said yes to a $10M staging job before she’d ever staged a home
💪 Turned “no” into a launchpad for her career
🧠 Built a scalable, teachable system anyone can learn
💖 Designed a business—and a life—on her own terms

Her story is a masterclass in courage, creativity, and self-belief.

🎧 Watch the full interview → https://hubs.ly/Q03XJbpt0

In this inspiring episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Alexa Centeno—ent...

12/08/2025

Alexa Centeno, CEO & Founder of VELLA HAUS, this week on The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. Subscribe today and never miss an episode. Every Wednesday at 4:00 CT on Apple, Spotify and YouTube ready for a listen, download and share. , , , ,

12/03/2025

Ever feel stuck in the “messy middle”? You’re not alone.

👉 What’s ONE word that describes where you are right now—starting, stuck, growing, or scaling?

In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, business coach and author Andrea Liebross joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa to unpack what it really takes to think big and move forward when business feels heavy or uncertain.

Andrea shares her TRUST model—a powerful framework to help you:

💡 Reframe your thoughts
💪 Embrace uncertainty
🤝 Secure the right support
🚀 Take massive, meaningful action

She’ll help you stop spinning in passive motion and step boldly into your Future You.

🎧 Listen now: https://hubs.ly/Q03V-L2V0

👉 Take Andrea’s 2-minute “Silent Saboteur” quiz at https://hubs.ly/Q03V-KKF0

In this empowering episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Andrea Liebross—...

12/01/2025

Andrea Liebross, this week on The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. Subscribe today and never miss an episode. Every Wednesday at 4:00 CT on Apple, Spotify and YouTube ready for a listen, download and share. , , , ,

11/26/2025

What if storytelling—not strategy—is the real key to influence, leadership, and franchise success?

In this week’s episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, we sit down with TEDx speaker and founder Stephen Seidel to explore how vulnerability, authenticity, and connection can reshape businesses, relationships, and impact.

Stephen reminds us that:
✨ Connection is currency.
✨ Every leader has a story.
✨ Purpose leads profit.
✨ Legacy matters.

Whether you're a franchisor, franchisee, or visionary leader—this conversation will challenge, inspire, and expand your thinking.

🎧 Tune in now and share with someone who needs to hear this message.

In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Stephen Seidel—TEDx speaker, founder of The Seidel Agency, co-foun...

11/24/2025

Stephen Seidel, speaker, storyteller and strategist, this week on The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. Subscribe today and never miss an episode. Every Wednesday at 4:00 CT on Apple, Spotify and YouTube ready for a listen, download and share. , , , ,

11/19/2025

“No one has it all figured out—and that’s okay.” 💡

In this week’s episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, Rachel Southard, CEO of ecomaids and Head of Brand Operations for Happinest Brands, shares her refreshing take on leadership, empathy, and the continuous journey of growth.

Hear Rachel’s insights on:

🌟 Balancing structure and flexibility across franchise systems
💼 Building franchisee relationships rooted in profitability
💻 Leading remote teams with empathy and innovation
💪 Why the best leaders are lifelong learners

Rachel’s story reminds us that success isn’t a destination—it’s an evolving process.

🎧 Watch now: https://hubs.ly/Q03SL7WG0

In this empowering episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Rachel Southard,...

11/17/2025

Rachel Southard, Head of Brands at Happinest and CEO of ecomaids, this week on The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. Subscribe today and never miss an episode. Every Wednesday at 4:00 CT on Apple, Spotify and YouTube ready for a listen, download and share. , , , , ,

11/12/2025

From Tube Socks to $3 Million: The Journey of Pool Scouts’ Trailblazer, Tiffiny Consoli 💧

When Tiffiny Consoli became the first-ever Pool Scouts franchisee, she had no idea she’d one day build a $3 million business. Her journey from REI retail leader to award-winning franchise owner is a story of courage, authenticity, and relentless drive.

In this powerful interview, Tiffiny joins hosts Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa to share:

• How she turned risk into reward as Pool Scouts’ very first franchisee
• The lessons she learned about leadership, confidence, and people-pleasing
• Why staying true to yourself is the foundation of lasting success

🎥 Watch now: https://hubs.ly/Q03SxzJ30

In this inspiring episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Tiffiny Consoli, the fi...

11/10/2025

Tiffiny Consoli, franchisee with Pool Scouts, this week on The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide. Subscribe today and never miss an episode. Every Wednesday at 4:00 CT on Apple, Spotify and YouTube ready for a listen, download and share. , , , ,

11/05/2025

✨From Law Enforcement to Luxury Beauty: A Journey Fueled by Purpose✨

Before founding GoGlow, Melanie Richards spent years on the front lines of justice—advocating for victims of domestic violence and reshaping how the system responds to them. Today, she’s pioneering clean, vegan beauty with the same passion and purpose that once drove her courtroom advocacy.

In this inspiring conversation, Melanie joins Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa to share how she turned burnout into brilliance—building a franchise rooted in empowerment, integrity, and innovation.

🎧 Listen now: https://hubs.ly/Q03RV9b40

In this powerful episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Melanie Richards, founde...