Welcome to The Franchise Woman podcast: Where Passion and Purpose Collide. We are on a mission to interview women (and the occasional man) about how their passion and purpose have collided to create healthy relationships and profitable businesses. We are sponsored by Zorakle Profiles. Zorakle Profiles provides profiling tools to franchisors and franchise brokers which help facilitate a right-fit between a prospective franchisee and franchise concepts.
What does it take to build a fitness brand that people don't just join—but genuinely feel connected to? In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Lynsay Flynt, Director of Marketing for Workout Anytime, to discuss leadership, branding, community, and the psychology behind authentic marketing. After competing as a Division I softball athlete at the…
What does it take to grow one of the country's fastest-growing boutique fitness franchises without losing your culture? In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Kamille McCollum, President and Chief Branding Officer of BODYBAR Pilates, to discuss leadership, franchising, and building organizations that truly put people first. Kamille shares her…
What do you do when every door closes? For Kayla Curtis, the answer was simple: bet on herself. In this inspiring episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Kayla Curtis—former collegiate athlete, entrepreneur, real estate investor, inventor, mother, and multi-unit Orangetheory Fitness franchise owner. After years of supporting her husband through college…
What happens when a company sees potential in someone before they see it in themselves? In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Ashley Rafferty, Pizza Guys franchise owner in Dixon, California, whose remarkable journey began as a crew member and evolved into business ownership through hard work, mentorship, and a commitment to serving others.…
What does it take to build a brand that transforms an entire industry? In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Gara Post, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of The NOW Massage and Co-Founder of Bowie Barker. Gara shares her remarkable entrepreneurial journey—from launching a jewelry business in her twenties to helping grow The NOW Massage from…
What happens when faith, friendship, and purpose intersect with entrepreneurship? In this heartfelt episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Valencia Hagos, owner of BODYBAR Pilates Shadow Creek, veteran, mother, and first-time business owner. Valencia shares her inspiring journey from military service and federal government work to becoming a successful…
What does it take to transform a struggling business into a thriving, respected brand? In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Haley Haar, owner of AlphaGraphics Kansas City, to discuss her remarkable journey of purchasing a franchise with a damaged reputation and rebuilding it into a successful, community-trusted business. Haley shares the…
In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide , Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Sabrina Martin, owner of Gotcha Covered in Walnut Creek, California, and a former corporate healthcare executive who made the bold decision to leave a successful corporate career in pursuit of greater purpose, creativity, and community impact. After years of promotions,…
In this inspiring episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide , Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Carolyn Williams, owner of three Bar Method studios in Vancouver and a passionate advocate for women's health, longevity, and community. Carolyn shares her journey from a successful retail career to franchise ownership, revealing how a single Bar Method class with…
In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide , Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with entrepreneur, franchise owner, author, and business strategist Mike DeJong. Mike shares how a vacation gone wrong became the catalyst for a complete transformation in how he led his businesses. After realizing that everything depended on him, he began building systems,…
In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast: Where Passion & Purpose Collide , Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Melissa Davis, Vice President of Franchising for Express Employment International. Melissa shares her unexpected journey from aspiring journalist to franchise development leader, revealing how curiosity, emotional intelligence, and a genuine love for people have shaped her…
What happens when a childhood built on responsibility, resilience, and "figuring it out" turns into a thriving franchise brand focused on early childhood education? In this episode of The Franchise Woman Podcast, Rebecca Monet and Tracy Kawa sit down with Kim Collier, Chief Development Officer of Ducklings Early Learning Center, to discuss how empowering children, embracing messes, and fostering…
