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Why Successful Women Founders Still Feel Broke: Capital Is a Verb (Part 2)

Woman Owned: The Growth Podcast for Women Entrepreneurs

Release Date: 07/14/2026

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So your business is thriving, but you’re still feeling broke. You’re making more money than ever, but the numbers just don’t feel like they’re adding up. This isn’t a money mindset problem. It’s a capital framework problem.

 

In this second installment of the Capital Is a Verb series, Eleanor breaks down why successful women founders often feel financially constrained even when their businesses are generating revenue. 

 

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/RNKeGddjN0w

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