Today on Found-Her, I sit down with Kyla Dufresne, founder and leader of Foxy Box Laser & Wax Bar, a Canadian franchise that has grown to 24 locations across the country. Kyla started Foxy Box in the dining room of her house, funding the business with bartending tips when no one would give her a loan, and turned that scrappy beginning into a nationally recognized brand. We talk about the early days of entrepreneurship, what it really takes to scale a service-based business into a franchise system, and the deep inner work required to build something that lasts.

Kyla opens up about her first failed franchise, the lessons that forced her to rethink what it truly means to be a franchisor, and how surrounding yourself with the right advisors and community can change everything. If you’re building something big and learning as you go, this episode is a reminder that success isn’t about avoiding mistakes, it’s about growing through them. If this conversation resonates with you, head over to Instagram and share with me your biggest takeaways.

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Foxy Box’s Instagram
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Website

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In this episode of Found-HER, I sit down with Megan Swan, wellness strategist, integrative leadership coach, and founder of Alta Vita and Megan Swan Wellness, for a real conversation about what wellness actually looks like for women building empires. Megan shares her journey from high-functioning burnout to spontaneous sobriety, how stepping into true CEO energy changed her business, and why optimizing your health isn’t about perfection, but about sustainability. We talk about redefining what it means to be a high-performing CEO and why so many female founders are unknowingly exhausting themselves in the name of “doing it right.”

This conversation is founder therapy in the best way. If you’re a woman navigating growth, leadership, and the constant tension between ambition and true alignment, this one will hit home. Share this with a business bestie, leave a review, and let me know over on Instagram what part of your founder journey you’re redefining.

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Megan’s Website
Megan’s LinkedIn
Alta Vita’s Website
Follow Megan on Instagram
Follow Alta Vita on Instagram

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As founders, we often look for the "how-to" guides on leadership, but the truth is, it’s not about step-by-step instructions, it’s about self-awareness. In this episode of FoundHER, I explain why leadership starts with leading yourself. I share how this mindset has shaped my approach to leading a team, where the most important tool is not external strategies but internal reflection and growth.

When we take the time to understand ourselves, we create an environment where our teams can truly flourish. If you’re a founder looking to step into your leadership role with more confidence and clarity, get ready to redefine your approach and cultivate the self-awareness that will take your business to the next level. Don’t forget to leave a like and review and share this episode with a fellow founder.

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