In this special first-ever video episode of the InPowered Women Podcast, Sharon Lee sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, and fellow Iron Forums member Gabrielle Mills, Founder & President of Sourced.

Gabrielle went from corporate marketing at brands like IHG and the PGA Tour to launching a company from her mother’s basement — and building it into a multi-award-winning, recession-resistant firm. But this episode goes much deeper than business strategy.

Gabrielle shares the real story: the grind, the tears, the moments of doubt, the “Year That Must Not Be Named,” and the faith that kept her going even when the odds said “quit.”

From scaling lessons to mental toughness to the importance of getting in rooms that stretch you, Gabrielle’s story is equal parts practical and powerful. If you're an entrepreneur, a builder, or a business leader pushing toward that next level — this conversation will leave you energized and ready to move.

• You don’t fail unless you quit — everything else is learning

• Scaling requires structure: Systems, processes, and the right talent

• Your “why” must be big enough to hold you through the hard days

• Recession resistance is real — if your business is built intentionally

• Mentorship matters: you can’t reach your full potential in isolation

• Success is rarely a straight line — sometimes it’s Audis after a crisis

• Entrepreneurship requires mental toughness and a willingness to pivot

“Your why has to be big enough to sustain you from all you’re having to go through.” — Gabrielle Mills, InPowered Women Podcast

“You don’t ever fail unless you give up. Failure isn’t real… it’s a construct. You win or you learn something.” — Gabrielle Mills, InPowered Women Podcast

“I’m a huge proponent of mentorship. You can’t fully unlock your potential without someone who has walked the path in front of you.” — Gabrielle Mills, InPowered Women Podcast

“When God closes a door, it’s because He’s pushing you somewhere else — even when you don’t know where ‘somewhere else’ is yet.” — Gabrielle Mills, InPowered Women Podcast

Gabrielle Mills is the Founder & President of Sourced., a multi-award-winning back-office services firm helping entrepreneurs scale with clarity, confidence, and systems that actually work. She specializes in helping companies under $5 million in revenue break ceilings and build sustainable, scalable operations.

She is known for her high-energy speaking style, actionable frameworks, and her belief that business owners deserve freedom — not just survival. Gabrielle has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs and is the author of the upcoming book S.C.A.L.E. Like You Mean It, focused on operations, resilience, and mindset for sustainable growth.

A former corporate marketer for major brands, Gabrielle left the boardroom for a calling: helping founders build businesses and lives they’re proud of. As a wife, mom of two toddlers, and business partner to her mother, she brings heart, humor, strategy, and a whole lot of grit to every stage she steps on.

Sharon Lee is an accomplished entrepreneur and strategic marketing consultant who works with B2B and B2C organizations to strengthen branding, messaging, automation, and relationship-driven marketing. As the Principal of Pinnacle Strategic Advisors, she helps companies elevate their communications and connect authentically with customers.

She is also the founder of the InPowered Women networking group and host of the InPowered Women Podcast, where she spotlights unstoppable female leaders whose stories uplift others and open doors for women in business.