{"podcast":{"title":"Ladies Who Launch","slug":"ladies-who-launch-7146914","podcast_index_feed_id":7146914,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6762dca9d9cd65ec1eb4ee70","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/ladies-who-launch","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6762dca9d9cd65ec1eb4ee70/1767193182638-d400b102-ae49-4d36-8140-757f579659e3.jpeg","author":"Rochelle Humes","episode_count":96,"summary":"Ladies Who Launch is an empowering podcast serving up the aspirational journeys of women who have made their mark in the world of business. Starting from scratch to cooking up empires, join our host, Rochelle Humes, as she dives into the successes and challenges faced by female entrepreneurs. Sink your teeth into the inspiring stories of those who have fearlessly pursued their dreams whilst dishing out invaluable insights to listeners. Get ready to be motivated and uplifted as Rochelle elevates the voices of these extraordinary women, showcasing their resilience, creativity and a side of determination to launch. This is your girls’ group chat for business and beyond. FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareladieswholaunch TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@weareladieswholaunch?_t=8sJkmbK9JlQ&_r=1 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Weareladieswholaunch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-16T14:18:05.146140+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ladies-who-launch-7146914"},"episode":{"title":"Why Every Entrepreneur Needs Better Friends | Frankie James Founder of Ideas Fest","slug":"why-every-entrepreneur-needs-better-friends-frankie-james-founder-of-ideas-fest","published_at":"2026-07-29T05:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ladies-who-launch-7146914/why-every-entrepreneur-needs-better-friends-frankie-james-founder-of-ideas-fest","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ladies-who-launch-7146914","url":"https://weareladieswholaunch.com","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6762dca9d9cd65ec1eb4ee70/e/6a690cef891394879600c5f1/media.mp3","summary":"In this week's episode of Ladies Who Launch, Frankie James unpacks her founder story, from the uncertainty of figuring out a career path as a young adult to building Ideas Fest into a must-attend industry event. We get into turning setbacks into strategy, mastering assertive communication, navigating the grey area between business and friendship, and the financial tools every founder needs to know. In this episode, we cover: Frankie's founder journey from career uncertainty to building Ideas Fest How to turn setbacks into strategic opportunities Networking, rapport-building, and navigating the blurred lines between business and relationships Gaining the confidence to be assertive in the business world Financial support tools, top tips, and how to be a strong team player If you’ve ever wanted to start a business but don’t know where to begin, this one’s for you. We Are Ladies Who Launch!  CHAPTERS 00:00 Meet Frankie James 02:33 Finding Your Path 12:44 Family Business Dynamics 15:31 An Intro To Ideas Fest  17:08 Pandemic Spark & First Festival Launch 21:53 Building A Founder Community 31:55 What’s Next For Ideas Fest 35:59 Rocket Round  36:11 Community Non Negotiables  39:31 Hiring For Vibe, Not Titles 43:45 Adopting The ‘Why Not Me’ Mindset 54:48 Frankie’s Top Tips 🔔 New episodes every Wednesday — subscribe so you never miss a launch. #AD Powered by @StarlingBankApp   Find out more about Starling Business here: https://bit.ly/44sEaMf:  FOLLOW FRANKIE  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankie_j4y/ Ideas Fest: https://www.instagram.com/ideas_fest/ FOLLOW US Instagram: www.instagram.com/weareladieswholaunch/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@weareladieswholaunch YouTube: www.youtube.com/@Weareladieswholaunch Hosted on Acast. See a…","meta_description":"In this week's episode of Ladies Who Launch, Frankie James unpacks her founder story, from the uncertainty of figuring out a career path as a young adult…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3664,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ladies-who-launch-7146914/episodes/why-every-entrepreneur-needs-better-friends-frankie-james-founder-of-ideas-fest/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ladies-who-launch-7146914/why-every-entrepreneur-needs-better-friends-frankie-james-founder-of-ideas-fest.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}