In this episode of The Real Female Entrepreneurs, Angel France sits down with Kim Knaak — strategist, educator, event leader, and founder of Opportunities Knaaking — to explore how meaningful connections, clarity on your niche, and collaboration can drive success without resorting to slimy sales tactics.

Kim shares her journey from corporate marketing and direct sales to full-time entrepreneurship, how she mentors women to master digital strategy and audience-first networking, and why “I get to” is her favorite mindset shift. We also touch on her inspiring 200-lb. weight loss journey, the importance of small wins, and why giving value through collaboration beats competition any day.

Whether you're struggling to find your ideal client, constantly hustling to speak to everyone, or simply seeking clarity and confidence in your marketing, this episode offers practical tools and uplifting inspiration to work smarter, not harder.

In this episode of The Real Female Entrepreneurs, Angel France is joined by Monica Mangelson — a neuroscience-trained life purpose coach, full-time traveler, and founder of the Neural Fulfillment Formula. Monica reveals how applied neuroscience can help you ditch self-doubt, overcome fear of failure or success, and finally build a purpose-driven life and business that lights you up.

From nearly moving to Mozambique with the Peace Corps to unexpectedly launching a fully remote coaching business during the pandemic, Monica shares her raw, real, and powerful journey of reinvention. She explains how female entrepreneurs can use brain-based tools, feminine work cycles, and intuition to overcome burnout and unlock unstoppable momentum.

💡 Learn how to get unstuck, commit to goals your brain actually wants to achieve, and schedule joy as a non-negotiable business tool.

Today on The Real Female Entrepreneurs, Angel France sits down with Hwee Peng Tan — author of How to Be a Neuro‑Affirmative Parent, chair of a special‑needs school board, and founder of a fast‑growing neurodivergent support network, The Neuro-Affirmative Network.

In this heart‑centered, science‑backed episode you’ll learn:

• How a female entrepreneur used pro bono “internships” to validate her business idea and land 4.5‑star reviews on Amazon.

• A practical framework for balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and neurodiverse family life by focusing on a single priority.

• East‑meets‑West parenting philosophies that nurture autistic, ADHD, and otherwise neurodivergent children while supporting career growth.

• Why inclusive hiring and early internships are critical for future neurodiverse employees—and how founders can prepare now.

• Mindset shifts from pressure to personal influence that build authentic brands on LinkedIn and beyond.

Whether you’re scaling a startup, side‑hustling after bedtime, or advocating for special‑needs inclusion in the workplace, this conversation will move you from confusion to confidence.

Meet Laura Marie Kaiser, the ultimate multi-hyphenate entrepreneur. From a career in banking and finance to founding her own social media consulting business, and launching a gluten-free treat company, Laura proves you don’t have to choose just one path.

We dive into:

• Why boundaries, not balance, are key for female entrepreneurs

• How she scaled Engage Social Media to pay off student loans

• Running operations at a remote boutique law firm

• Her journey as a single mom raising a college grad

• Creating crave-worthy gluten-free sweets while running multiple businesses

  
  

Whether you're juggling side hustles or launching a startup, Laura’s story will inspire you to chase what lights you up strategically!

Ready to see how one handwritten stack of index cards became a purpose‑driven company changing lives around the globe? In this episode of The Real Female Entrepreneurs Podcast, host Angel France sits down with Cindy Waddle, former federal HR director turned founder of Dezire to Inspire.

Discover how Cindy transformed a hospice encounter into a thriving woman‑owned small business that delivers comfort, encouragement, and mental‑health support through beautifully crafted card decks for grief, PTSD, depression, pet loss, and corporate morale.

We unpack:

• The 38‑year career pivot from government HR to heart‑centered entrepreneurship

• Crafting intentional products that serve veterans, caregivers, grieving families, and many more.

• Scaling a mission‑driven brand into the B2B corporate wellness space with “Inspiration Stations”, a forthcoming and very exciting initiative

• Cindy’s timeless advice on mindset, legacy building, faith, and female empowerment

If you’re a female entrepreneur, side‑hustler, or purpose seeker looking to monetize your why while making measurable impact, hit play and get ready to roar.

In this episode of The Real Female Entrepreneurs, Angel France welcomes Tsao-Lin Moy, L.Ac.,MSOM – a master healer, fertility expert, and author of Will I Ever Get Pregnant? – to explore the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern wellness. 🌿

With over 23 years of experience blending acupuncture, Chinese medicine, Feng Shui, plant medicine, and energy healing, Tsao-Lin helps women reclaim their health, vitality, and fertility… NATURALLY.

From leaving the corporate world behind to becoming a sought-after holistic practitioner, Tsao-Lin shares how listening to her inner voice led to a career of purpose and freedom.

We dive into topics like fertility after 40, Chinese medicine lifestyle principles, healing emotional trauma, the power of self-care and breathwork, and what it really takes to start a business from your soul.

This episode is for the dreamers, the doers, and every woman who’s been told she’s too late or too much.

TUNE IN to be inspired, empowered, and reminded that the healing you seek is already inside you.

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In this episode of The Real Female Entrepreneurs, we welcome the incredible Jane Jie Hu: a certified holistic mindfulness coach, Reiki master, and sound healing therapist who helps women over 40 reclaim their joy, purpose, and health!

With over two decades of experience in education and behavior intervention, JJ merges mindfulness, nutrition, and holistic healing to guide women through powerful transformations.

She opens up about her personal journey into entrepreneurship, how she balances multiple roles (teacher, parent, caregiver, and healer), and the daily practices that keep her grounded. She shares raw, heartfelt wisdom on saying no to toxic environments, taking imperfect action, and embracing your authentic self even when you don’t feel 100% ready.

You’ll also hear JJ’s exciting future plans including her new mindfulness app, an upcoming membership community for women, and a children’s mindfulness book aimed at building emotional resilience early in life.

Whether you’re building a business while working a full-time job, navigating family responsibilities, or simply searching for more purpose — JJ’s story will remind you that growth is messy, healing is powerful, and you are not alone.

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Get ready to laugh, learn, and feel all the feels with this episode of The Real Female Entrepreneurs! In this heartwarming conversation, we sit down with the wildly witty and wonderfully wise Jody Dyer, founder of Crippled Beagle Publishing and Story Mountain Media.

From ghostwriting a preschool love letter to launching two thriving businesses, Jodi shares the life-changing journey that inspired her first book, The Eye of Adoption, and how infertility and adoption shaped her path as an author, publisher, and advocate. Learn how she turned her pain into purpose and created a platform to help hundreds of first-time authors find their voice and publish their stories.

If you’re writing a book, dreaming big, or stuck in a job that doesn’t light your soul on fire… this episode is for YOU. Jodi’s honesty, humor, and wisdom will have you laughing out loud, nodding your head, and maybe even shedding a tear or two. Plus, the story behind Crippled Beagle Publishing is one for the books (pun intended 🐾📚)!

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