Startups in Stilettos

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Welcome to Startups in Stilettos, the must-listen podcast for women building their businesses – from the creators of the Entreprenista podcast. Each week, founders from the Entreprenista League join co-hosts Carlyn Bushman and Ingrid Zapata Read for candid conversations about real challenges, meaningful turning points, and the strategies helping them grow their businesses.

Each episode delivers actionable takeaways, trusted resources, and honest conversations designed to support founders as they build and grow. Created by the team behind the Entreprenista podcast, the focus is on empowering women through both strategy and community.

If you’ve been enjoying these conversations and are looking for a community of founders, you can join the Entreprenista League here.

Hear What Our Clients Are Saying

Carlyn Took the Time to Truly Understand My Business

What really stood out to me about Carlyn is that she took the time to understand my business, my roadblocks, and how to best support me rather than offering cookie-cutter solutions.

She actually cares, and it shows. Oh, and Carlyn is super knowledgeable! I enjoyed every bit of my time spent with her. She’s a wonderful entrepreneur who has a passion for what she does (it shows!). Her energy is impressive, and I’m excited to chat more with her in the future.

Shlesha PandeyEmail Marketing Strategist

Carlyn Gave Me the Clarity and Confidence to Move Forward

I highly recommend Carlyn to any founder who feels stuck or overwhelmed. Whether it’s strategy, business structure, or finances—she’s the expert you want in your corner. Her workshops and one-on-one sessions gave me the clarity I needed to move forward with confidence. I came in with an idea I believed in but didn’t know how to shape it into a clear MVP. Carlyn helped me break through that roadblock and build a product I’m truly proud of. Her insight, encouragement, and guidance were game-changing.

Richelle PenaAn 8-figure founder

Carlyn Helped Us Streamline and Show Up Stronger

Carlyn is such a dynamic, engaging and wise guide for women business owners, and she shows up with such a positive, supportive energy. We were so grateful for her hands-on, practical advice and the powerful tools that she shared so generously to help us streamline our operations and be better business owners!

Sarah Elliott

Carlyn Helped Me Confidently Step Into Product-Based Business

Carlyn is so wonderfully positive, supportive and bursting with passion to support product based business owners in growing their businesses.

Until recently, I’ve been an online based service provider, recently integrating products into my business model which is a whole different animal! Carlyn’s coaching has been so helpful & the free Product Powerhouse Workshop gave me SO much in terms of product business foundations and tangible resources to implement. She is incredibly generous with her energy and it’s so apparent that she wants to see other women succeed, which I absolutely love about her.

I’m so grateful for Carlyn’s support and insights and cannot wait to work with her more in the future. If you’re a product based business who isn’t seeing the sales and growth you desire, you need Carlyn in your business!

Heather Reed

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