188: A Kerfuffle: What Ambitious Women Really Need in 2025
The Found Podcast with Molly Knuth
Release Date: 02/05/2025
206: The Power of No with Brooke Fitzgerald of The Restoration Project
The Found Podcast with Molly Knuth
In this episode of The Found Podcast, I sit down with my friend, client, and total ray of sunshine—Brooke Fitzgerald. As the Energy builder, Coach, and Partner at The Restoration Project, Brooke brings an incredible mix of empathy, authenticity, and actionable tools to her work with individuals, teams, and organizations. Together, we talk about: How change begins with the individual The power of personal growth tools and how Brooke uses them in her coaching What it means to lead with integrity and intuition How to say “no" more and “yes" less Trusting yourself and finding your...
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205: How I'm Preparing for Summer as a Business Owner and Mom
The Found Podcast with Molly Knuth
Time of recording: 1:03 PM on Friday, May 23, 2025. And while that might not mean anything to you, it marks a huge transition in my world: my four kids are officially out of school for the summer. For the next three months, my home will be full of extra bodies, extra snacks, and a whole lot less quiet. In this episode, I’m sharing what it looks like (and feels like) to move into summer as an ambitious woman, a business owner, and a mom. I talk about the mindset shifts I’ve had to make, the lessons I’ve learned from past summers, and the real-life logistics that help me stay grounded when...
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204: The Best Business Moves I've Made in 2025 (Molly's Musts Series)
The Found Podcast with Molly Knuth
2025 has been a year of growth, learning, and bold decisions. In this episode, I break down the top five moves I've made so far this year in my business, how they impacted me, and what you can learn from them to inspire your next level. Spoiler: They’re more internal than you might expect. What You'll Learn: Why a beauty upgrade changed how I show up How curiosity and creativity opened new doors The power of connection and letting go of control Why personal growth is often the path to business growth Key Takeaways: Confidence starts with small, seemingly superficial shifts ...
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203: "Tee Shirt Gun Energy" with Merch Mentor Amanda Hofman of Go To Market Studio
The Found Podcast with Molly Knuth
She’s back! In this action-packed follow-up episode, Amanda Hofman — one of the founders of NYC-based Go To Market Studio — returns to The Found Podcast to talk all things strategic merch. We first met Amanda in , where we dove into her career journey and how she built a company rooted in intentional, anti-boring custom merchandise for brands that want to stand out and create lasting impressions. In this 2025-focused conversation, Amanda and I get tactical about: How to make branded merch that actually gets used (and remembered) Why merch should be part of your strategic...
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202: Stories That Sell: Engaging Strategies for the Digital Age with Jenn Hanson-DePaula
The Found Podcast with Molly Knuth
What if marketing your book didn’t feel overwhelming, or like you were blindly throwing posts into the social media void? In this episode of The Found Podcast, I sit down with book marketing expert to talk about sustainable, strategic ways to reach your ideal readers—without selling your soul or spending thousands on fleeting publicity. And while a majority of our conversation is about marketing books (and what we're currently reading!), the skills and strategies Jenn shares are applicable to any listener who is marketing a product or service. With over 24 years in the industry, Jenn...
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201: The Best Marketing Moves I Made in 2025 (Molly's Must Haves Series)
The Found Podcast with Molly Knuth
In this back-to-basics episode (that we're now going to turn into a series called Molly's Must Haves) of The Found Podcast, we're diving into the real, raw, and refreshing marketing moves that have worked for me in 2025. I’m pulling back the curtain on my own strategy for Molly Knuth Media, revealing what’s working, what I’ve let go of, and how you can apply these lessons to your own business. Whether you’re in year one or year nine, this episode will help you rethink your approach and give you full permission to market in a way that feels good, grounded, and effective. Here’s what...
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200: Creating Calm, Building Community, and Living with Intention with Sarah Watson
The Found Podcast with Molly Knuth
This week, I’m thrilled to introduce you to a dear friend and incredible leader: Sarah Watson. Sarah and I have worked closely together through The Restoration Project, a coaching and consulting organization in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, helping leaders and teams live, lead, and work with greater meaning. In today’s conversation, Sarah shares her gift for creating calm, building intentional community experiences, and empowering others to take their next best step. We talk about: How creating space and connection for leaders can fuel real action The importance of protecting your time,...
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199: Creating Connection Through Food with Leslie Shalabi of Convivium Urban Farmstead
The Found Podcast with Molly Knuth
In this heartwarming episode of The Found Podcast, Molly takes you inside one of Dubuque, Iowa's most inspiring spaces: Convivium Urban Farmstead. Molly sits down with Leslie Shalabi, co-founder of Convivium, to talk about how their nonprofit uses the power of food to combat disconnection, build relationships, and cultivate community. In this episode, you’ll hear about: The founding story of Convivium Urban Farmstead How food can be a universal tool for connection and healing Simple, local actions that create a ripple effect in communities Why creating intentional spaces matters in...
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198: The Power of Place
The Found Podcast with Molly Knuth
Imagine a place where you walk in and people genuinely ask how your day is, not out of politeness, but because they care. A third place. In today’s episode, we dive into why physical, in-person communities matter more than ever for women, especially in our hyper-digital age. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ What a “Third Place” is and why it matters ✅ The science-backed benefits of in-person connection ✅ How your community shapes your life and business ✅ Small and big ways to engage with your local community ✅ How to create your own gathering space if one doesn’t exist...
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197: Finding and Creating Your Community with Emily Reuschel
The Found Podcast with Molly Knuth
This week on The Found Podcast, we're continuing our conversation on one of the most important ingredients for female entrepreneurs and small business owners in 2025: community. And who better to help us dig deeper into this topic than returning guest and true community-building expert, Emily Reuschel? Emily is a rural wife, mom, and multi-passionate entrepreneur with a heart for growth and connection. From her early career as a teacher and camp counselor to her current work facilitating masterminds and leading in-person retreats, Emily’s mission is clear: help women come home to themselves...
info_outlineIt’s 2025, and I’m kicking off the year (okay, I know, it is February already, but I'm just getting warmed up over here) with some thoughts on what women—especially ambitious moms, business owners, and entrepreneurs—don’t need more of this year.
Spoiler alert: it’s not another free download that's only two pages long, another social media platform, or another "life-changing" productivity hack.
In this episode, I’m sharing how I eased into the new year (hello, sauna time and slow workouts) and a download of information that hit me on a random Saturday. We’re talking about stripping away the excess and focusing on what really matters: creating instead of consuming, making space for what we love, and redefining success on our terms.
Tune in to hear:
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How I intentionally eased into 2025
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Why women don’t need more shoulds this year
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What it really looks like to align with your own values
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The power of connection, third spaces, and nerding out over what you love
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Why you were never meant to do life alone as an ambitious woman
It’s time to stop chasing more and start making space for what truly fuels us. Let’s get find ourselves in episode 188 of The Found Podcast with Molly Knuth.
Connect with Molly:
Find me and all my business life/personal life shenanigans at @mollyknuth_mkm on Instagram and Facebook. Subscribe to Founder's Field Notes, my weekly email series, where I talk about what I'm observing in life and in business in real time at https://mkm.myflodesk.com/email.