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167: From Home Renovation to Design Moguls with Leclair Decor

Release Date: 12/04/2023

192: Behind Every “Successful” Business Is a Mess No One Sees

At Home with Founders

In this episode of At Home with Founders, Jessica Frigon pulls back the curtain on something almost no one talks about openly - the gap between how a business looks on the outside and how it actually feels to run behind the scenes. From the outside, many businesses appear polished, structured, and effortlessly successful. But inside, even at the multi-six and seven-figure levels, a very different reality often exists. Jessica shares what she sees every week working behind the scenes with founders: disorganized systems, inconsistent processes, unclear data, and businesses that still rely...

191: Building Two Brands with Intention: Leadership, Growth & Trusting Your Gut with Emily Major-Girard

At Home with Founders

In this episode of At Home with Founders, Jessica Frigon sits down with Emily Major-Girard, founder of Seven to Sunday, a content and social media agency rooted in intentional storytelling, and The Social BTS, a wedding day content experience designed to capture candid moments while allowing couples to stay fully present. Emily shares the honest behind-the-scenes of building not one, but two brands centered around human connection and creative work that feels as meaningful as it looks. Together, they explore the real evolution of becoming a founder - from trusting your intuition in the early...

190: Redefining Women’s Leadership: Building BONDE with Meg Gold

At Home with Founders

What happens when a high-performing woman finally decides to build what she actually needs? In this episode, I sit down with Meg Gold, Co-Founder and CEO of BONDE, a private, vetted community for women decision-makers to talk about the parts of leadership we don’t talk about enough: vulnerability, identity shifts, and the quiet courage it takes to bet on yourself. Meg shares the deeply personal story behind BONDE’s founding, from navigating IVF to leaving corporate leadership and the unexpected ways women at the top still struggle to find real connection. We explore what women in...

189: The Untapped Power of Pinterest for Service-Based Entrepreneurs with Coley Lane Bouschet

At Home with Founders

What if the key to scaling your business wasn’t just Instagram… but a completely different platform most creatives overlook? In this episode of At Home with Founders, I sit down with Colie Lane Bousche, founder of Life Goals Magazine and Life Goals Marketing, to explore the untapped power of Pinterest for service-based entrepreneurs. From building an online magazine that’s lasted a decade to launching an agency that helps creatives grow with evergreen traffic, Colie’s story is one of quiet consistency, resilience, and redefining what success really looks like. We get honest about the...

188: How to Create a Loyal, Engaged Entrepreneur Community with Inbal Claudio

At Home with Founders

What if the secret to scaling your business wasn’t more strategy… but more connection? In this powerful episode of At Home with Founders, I sit down with Inbal Claudio, 3x founder, mom of three, and the visionary behind Like-Minded Collective - a free, global social networking platform built just for women entrepreneurs. We get real about the messy middle - building a startup from scratch while raising babies, feeling completely isolated after a cross-country move, and the raw truth about how most “communities” online aren’t really built for connection. You’ll hear: ✔ How Inbal...

187: The Hidden Bottlenecks That Will Keep You at 6 Figures Forever (And How to Fix Them for Good)

At Home with Founders

If you’ve built the team, implemented the systems, and done everything you thought would make scaling easier—but you’re still overwhelmed and stretched thin—this episode is for you. Because here’s the truth: Your business is keeping you stuck. 👉 You hired a team, but they’re still relying on you for every decision. 👉 You built systems, but they still require you to be in the mix. 👉 You’re automating and optimizing—but somehow, things still feel heavy. If scaling feels like more stress, not more freedom, something is broken. In this episode, we’re diving...

186: What Your Client Journey Says About Your Business (And How to Improve It)

At Home with Founders

Your client journey is happening every single day, whether you’re thinking about it or not. It’s shaping how clients see your business, trust your expertise, and talk about you when you’re not in the room. And yet—so many business owners focus on getting clients but don’t put enough intention into keeping them engaged, excited, and coming back for more. So today, we’re having a heart-to-heart about what your client journey really says about your business—and how to refine it so every touchpoint feels intentional, seamless, and deeply supportive. 🎧 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: ...

185: The 5 CEO Habits That Will Transform How You Run Your Business

At Home with Founders

Welcome to the very first episode of At Home with Founders! After a much-needed break and deep reflection, I’m back with a fresh new vision—and I’m so excited to bring you along for the journey. In today’s episode, we’re diving into a challenge I see all the time: brilliant, driven entrepreneurs stuck in the cycle of doing instead of leading. You didn’t start your business to be overwhelmed, exhausted, and buried in busywork—you started it for freedom, flexibility, and impact. So, what’s missing? It’s not just better systems or strategy. It’s habits. Tune in as we break...

184: Managing ADHD and Nurturing Creativity in Entrepreneurship with Emelie Johnson

At Home with Founders

In this episode of the LOVE Unplugged podcast, host Jessica Frigon sits down with Emelie Johnson, a seasoned graphic designer and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience. Emelie shares her journey into the world of graphic design, from her early exposure in high school to her transition from academia to a successful career in marketing and branding. As the founder of Embermake, a brand development agency, Emelie discusses the key lessons she's learned as an entrepreneur, including the importance of balance, adaptability, and infusing authenticity into one's work. She also shares her...

183: Creating Impact In Marketing: Empathy-Led Strategies with Angela Capales

At Home with Founders

In today's episode, we're thrilled to host Angela Capeles, a visionary leader and founder of Capeles Agency. With her extensive background in marketing and PR, Angela shares her profound insights into building a brand that resonates deeply through understanding and connecting with people’s experiences. As a marketing strategist and empathetic leader, Angela explains how prioritizing empathy not only enhances brand loyalty but also drives meaningful engagement. Angela discusses her transition from a directive to a more inclusive leadership style, the power of community building, and how...

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In this episode of LOVE Unplugged, Jessica Frigon welcomes dynamic duo Melissa and Sacha Leclair, the visionary founders of Leclair Decor, to share their journey of building a successful interior design business and maintaining a harmonious relationship.

In this candid conversation, Melissa and Sacha reveal how they turned their passion for home renovation and design into a thriving business, the importance of setting clear expectations, and how they've adapted to the challenges of the evolving industry, especially in the wake of COVID-19.

Plus, Melissa and Sacha dive deep into the strategies they used to realign their business model and how they manage to push the boundaries of design while keeping their client experiences personal and impactful.

Whether you're an aspiring designer, an entrepreneur looking for valuable insights, or simply a fan of compelling stories about love and business, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom and practical advice.

Don't miss out on the enriching experiences, expert guidance, and personal anecdotes from Melissa and Sacha. Listen to the full episode now!

WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

00:00 Rediscovered passion for creativity, pursued interior design.

04:57 Prepare thoroughly and expect delays and challenges.

11:55 Develop your vision and trust in it.

15:53 Understanding business operations for informed decision-making.

21:44 Set clear expectations, revisit processes, charge confidently.

34:53 Exploration, grace, and learning from mistakes.

38:12 Balancing work, family, and exhaustion with love.

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