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She Owns It! with Kristen McAlister

She Owns It! with Kristen McAlister

著者： Kristen McAlister
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She Owns It features women who are defining success on their own terms. Host Kristen McAlister sits down with female founders, owners, and business leaders to share the stories behind the scenes: the risks, the trade-offs, the reinventions, and the lessons no one talks about. Female leaders and expert voices come together to provide perspectives and tools to build sustainable businesses, protect their energy, and create success that evolves with every season of life. Because success isn’t one-size-fits-all. And owning it changes everything.Kristen McAlister マネジメント・リーダーシップ リーダーシップ 経済学
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  • Building a Business That Can Thrive Without You with Laurie Barkman - Ep.14

    Building a Business That Can Thrive Without You with Laurie Barkman - Ep.14
    2026/09/01
    Every business owner eventually has to ask a powerful question: am I building a job that depends on me, or an asset that can create long-term value without me at the center?In this episode of She Owns It, Kristen McAlister sits down with Laurie Barkman, CEO of Business Transition Sherpa, former CEO of a $100 million company, and author of The Business Transition Handbook. Laurie helps founders and entrepreneurs prepare their businesses for transition, succession, or acquisition long before they are ready to step away.Laurie explains why exit planning should not wait until the end, why buyers buy on their timeline, not yours, and why 100% of business owners will leave their company one day, even though few are truly prepared.The conversation explores owner dependence, financial readiness, advisory teams, succession options, and the emotional side of transition.Whether you are years away from selling, thinking about succession, or simply trying to build a company that can run without you, Laurie’s insight is a reminder: don’t wait until the end to build a business that can thrive beyond you.· Every owner should ask whether they are building a job or building an asset.· Owner dependence can limit business value and create stress for the founder.· Transition planning is not something to save for the end.· Buyers buy on their timeline, not the seller’s.· Succession can include family, management, strategic buyers, or financial buyers.· A successful transition includes purpose, identity, relationships, and money.· Your calendar can show whether your real priorities are being protected.In this Episode:· [00:00] Introduction to Laurie Barkman· [00:33] Are you building a job or an asset?· [01:10] Why owners tie identity to the business· [02:05] Reducing founder dependence· [03:30] Lessons from leading a $100 million company· [07:03] Why everyday entrepreneurs should ask about exit strategy· [08:03] Building with transition in mind· [10:47] Why every owner will leave one day· [12:22] Personal goals, financial picture, and value gaps· [17:05] Hiring a strong number two· [19:23] The myth that owners can sell whenever they are ready· [21:13] What owners often do not see in their own business· [26:08] Staying exit-ready before a crisis· [28:19] Defining success through a portfolio life· [32:08] Investing in relationships outside the business· [33:20] Why golf is not a transition plan· [37:20] Taking control of your calendar· [39:43] Why transition planning is not a race to the finish line· [41:15] What Laurie is owning right nowNotable Quotes:· [10:47] “All of us, 100% of business owners, are going to leave our company one day. But few are prepared.” — Laurie· [19:30] “Buyers buy on their time, not yours.” — Laurie· [23:24] “I literally heard the other day, ‘This business is killing me.’” — Laurie· [33:28] “Golf is not a transition plan. Travel is not a transition plan.” — Laurie· [37:53] “Own that calendar. Own your time.” — Laurie· [39:45] “Exit planning, transition planning is not something that you do at the end.” — LaurieOur guest:Laurie Barkman is the CEO of Business Transition Sherpa, author of The Business Transition Handbook, and creator of the BUILT By Design program. A former CEO of a $100 million company that was acquired as part of a larger $1.4 billion transaction, Laurie now helps founders and business owners build more valuable, transferable businesses and prepare for successful transitions.Laurie Barkman· Book: The Business Transition Handbook: https://lauriebarkman.me/book· Program: BUILT By Design: https://builtbydesign.info· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriebarkman· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauriebarkman· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurieBarkmanBTSherpa· YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaurieBarkman_BTSherpaKristen McAlister· Website: https://www.kristenmcalister.com/· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristenmcalister
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    43 分
  • Building an Ecosystem, Not Just a Business: A Life Spent Making a Difference with Melissa Calicchia - Ep.13

    Building an Ecosystem, Not Just a Business: A Life Spent Making a Difference with Melissa Calicchia - Ep.13
    2026/08/18
    You can build a business because you want freedom, only to reach a point where the business needs so much from you that freedom starts to feel very far away. What once gave you purpose can slowly become something you feel you have to survive.That tension sits at the heart of Melissa Calicchia's story. She never set out to build one company and sell it. She saw problems in the food safety industry and kept building solutions around them. A consulting firm became the first step. Then came a laboratory business and eventually a technology company that turned decades of Melissa's expertise into software.In this episode of She Owns It, Kristen McAlister sits down with Melissa, owner of Food Microbiological Laboratories, Food Safety Solutions, and eBacMap, to talk about what happens when a business keeps growing and the founder has to grow with it. Kristen and Melissa also explore AI, critical thinking, career experimentation, and the difference between working hard and doing work that matters to you.Melissa’s story is a powerful reminder that success isn't about avoiding hard work, it's about loving what you do so much that it never feels like work at all.Key TakeawaysBuilding a business from technical expertise often means learning the business side as you go.Iteration can turn one company into an ecosystem of services and products.A solution that starts in your head can become far more powerful when technology makes it accessible to others.Selling isn't always the goal. Some founders are driven by the impact they can create over time.Succession planning can prepare a business for growth, not simply retirement.AI can be useful, but critical thinking is still needed to identify inaccurate information.In This Episode[00:00] Introduction to Melissa Calicchia[01:22] Building three companies around one ecosystem[02:33] The need behind starting her first company[04:35] What's been most meaningful in building the businesses[06:41] Learning business skills without a business background[07:21] Always asking "how can this be better?"[08:06] Why the goal was never to build and sell[12:19] The advice she'd give her younger self[13:53] Building an ecosystem meant to outlast her[17:39] The biggest lesson from "flying the plane while building it"[19:16] Imagining a slower version of "Melissa busy"[20:32] Planning for succession and delegation[21:23] AI, critical thinking, and the next generation of scientists[27:14] Redefining what freedom means today[28:41] The one thing she wishes more owners knew[31:35] What she's owning right now Notable Quotes[08:04] "My goal has not ever been to build it to sell it. My goal really... it was clear to me — I want to change the world." — Melissa[16:52] "I love it when we sell something that we have before we've built it. It's like pre-sales." — Kristen[21:55] "Make sure your critical thinking skills are there, because if they're not, you're going to be a little cooked, even if you are utilizing AI to its best advantage." — Melissa[31:16] "Don't build a business, build your dreams." — KristenResources and LinksOur GuestMelissa Calicchia is the Owner of Food Microbiological Laboratories, Food Safety Solutions, and eBacMap. With 40 years of experience in food safety microbiology, she is one of the country's leading experts in pathogen tracking, trending, and environmental mapping. She invented and patented a software platform that digitizes the complex data analysis she pioneered, helping food manufacturers, retailers, and regulators prevent outbreaks before they happen. Melissa CalicchiaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-calicchia-44899a18Food Microbiological Laboratories:https://www.linkedin.com/company/food-microbiological-laboratories-inc/Food Safety Solutions: https://haccptrainingonline.ie/eBacMap: https://ebacmap.com/Kristen McAlisterWebsite: https://www.kristenmcalister.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristenmcalister
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    34 分
  • Betting on Yourself, Building a Gallery, and Redefining Freedom with Victoria Kennedy Reel - Ep.12

    Betting on Yourself, Building a Gallery, and Redefining Freedom with Victoria Kennedy Reel - Ep.12
    2026/08/04
    Entrepreneurship often looks glamorous from the outside, but behind every successful business are difficult decisions, uncertain months, and countless moments of wondering if it's all worth it. In this episode of She Owns It, Kristen McAlister sits down with Victoria Kennedy Reel, owner of Kennedy Contemporary Gallery in Newport Beach, California. After years working as a curator and in the art world, Victoria took the leap to open her own gallery in 2021, betting on herself after building the experience and confidence to do it.The conversation also explores the role art plays in people's lives, the importance of supporting living artists, and how collecting original artwork creates lasting connections between creators and collectors. Victoria reflects on balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood, building a supportive community, and redefining freedom as flexibility instead of simply having more time.Whether you're launching your first business, navigating a challenging season, or trying to balance ambition with family, Victoria offers an honest look at what sustainable success really looks like. Her story is a reminder that building a business isn't about doing everything perfectly. It's about creating a life you're excited to wake up to every day.Key TakeawaysBetting on yourself often takes longer to feel natural than it looks from the outside.Hiring people you like isn't the same as hiring people who are right for the job.Keeping a team small can be a deliberate choice, not a limitation.Original art creates a connection that changes and deepens over time.Every business goes through financial and emotional lows worth weathering.Having a partner with a different temperament can create essential balance.Success looks different with kids in the picture, and that's worth planning for.Reclaiming even one small personal routine can help you feel like yourself again.In This Episode[00:00] Introduction to Victoria Kennedy Reel[00:41] Learning to bet on herself[03:04] A passion for supporting other women and artists[07:09] Writing a 50-page business plan[08:38] Lessons learned the hard way about hiring[10:57] The role she loves most: connecting art and clients[12:02] What art really means in people's lives[14:45] Art as investment and inspiration[16:01] Evolving as a mom of two while running the gallery[18:03] Becoming more precious with her time[20:20] Finding her guiding light and North Star[22:29] The influence of her husband's balance and calm[26:19] Redefining freedom as flexibility[28:01] Weathering the bad months and bad years[30:00] Owning her personal health and fitness routineNotable Quotes[00:41] "I wasn't always willing to bet on myself. I think it took a long time to get to that point." — Victoria[16:44] "I'm a lot more precious with my time. I really try to stop working at 4:00 PM." — Victoria[24:39] "Think of how you want your life to look. If you do want to have kids, then you do have to realize that your business will take a hit." — Victoria[29:40] "Don't ever underestimate a good cry." — KristenResources and LinksOur GuestVictoria Kennedy Reel is the owner of Kennedy Contemporary Gallery in Newport Beach, California. With a minor in art history and a decade of curatorial experience, she opened her gallery in 2021, betting on herself to connect collectors with the artists she loves. A mom of two, a former athlete, and a passionate supporter of female entrepreneurs, Victoria believes in building a business that bends to your life, not the other way around.Kennedy Contemporary GalleryWebsite: https://kennedycontemporary.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kennedycontemporary/Victoria Kennedy ReelLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-kennedy-kennedy-contemporaryKristen McAlisterWebsite: https://www.kristenmcalister.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristenmcalister
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    30 分
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