Building an Empire with Heart

Welcome to The Power Lounge, a space for genuine discussions with leaders driving impactful change. In this episode, we explore Adrienne Garland"s transition from a Fortune 500 executive to the founder of She Leads Media, a key player in women"s entrepreneurship. Hosted by Amy Vaughan, the conversation highlights Adrienne"s decade-long effort in building a purpose-driven business, promoting women"s entrepreneurship through education, and transforming the business landscape. Whether you"re starting your own venture, leaving the corporate world, or seeking to amplify your impact, this episode offers practical insights and motivation for your journey ahead. Connect with the host Amy Vaughan: LinkedIn Power Lounge Podcast Learn more about Together Digital and consider joining the movement by visiting togetherindigital.com. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:49 - Anger as Motivation for Change 07:45 - From Economics to Marketing: Lessons 12:02 - Challenging Toxic Tolerance 19:13 - Structure Enables Creativity 23:53 - Mini MBA: Building Lasting Connections 29:51 - Teaching Entrepreneurship and Self-Discovery 35:30 - Learning Business Profitability Mistakes 38:20 - Power Imbalance Challenges Women"s Worth 45:45 - Empowerment Boosts Girls" Confidence 49:45 - "Disciplined Entrepreneurship for Success" 55:07 - Finding Support as an Entrepreneur 01:01:58 - "Encouraging Conversations with Adrienne" 01:02:29 - Outro Book Mentioned: Consider reading the book "Originals" by Adam Grant for more insights into creativity and challenging the status quo. Quotes: "Let go of relationships that don"t support your vision; a single meaningful connection can change your life."- Amy Vaughan "Bring your dreams to life by fostering meaningful relationships and leading with purpose."- Adrienne Garland Connect with Adrienne Garland: LinkedIn She Leads Media She Leads Podcast Network Instagram Support the show