Special Series: Redefining Resilience and Scaling a $61M Business, Meet Oak Rocket Founder, Dao Jensen
The High Achieving Female Podcast
Release Date: 03/04/2025
EP 102 - When C-Suite Isn’t the Ceiling Anymore with Karen Weeks
The High Achieving Female Podcast
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL HEAR: Karen Weeks, co-founder of Shine at Work® and Drop D HR, shares her journey of trading the corporate corner office for a more fulfilling encore career. With over 20 years of HR leadership — from executive roles in large companies to startup initiatives and her own consulting firm — Karen reveals why stepping off the traditional career ladder can lead to greater purpose and growth. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: Feeling stuck in your executive career, wondering what's next? Tired of being told to just keep climbing the corporate ladder, only to find yourself feeling...
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Ep 101 - Turning Conversations into Strategic Partnerships That Scale with Kelly Lorenzen
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IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL HEAR: Kelly Lorenzen, founder of KLM Consulting, Marketing, and Management, shares her strategic approach to networking—shifting from transactional to intentional relationship-building. With over 20 years of experience helping small and family-owned businesses grow, Kelly reveals how clarity, consistency, and generosity form the foundation of impactful business connections. She dives into real-world examples of collaborations that turned into long-term partnerships, highlighting the surprising power of follow-through. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: Does this sound familiar?...
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EP 100 - How Ambition for Success Can Risk Your Relationship and How to Navigate It with Sherry Jackson
The High Achieving Female Podcast
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL HEAR: Sherry Jackson, founder of Envisage Well Being, explores the “The Power Couple Playbook”—how the very traits that drive high achievement can create emotional divides in power couples. Drawing on deep experience supporting dual-career partners, she reveals the hidden dynamics of success-driven relationships and shares authentic stories of couples balancing their ambitions with their bond. Sherry offers eye-opening insights on how to recognize and address emotional distance before it undermines even the strongest relationships. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: You’ll...
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Ep 99 - Why Success Isn’t Enough—and How to Break Free Without Burning Out with Nadine Nicholson
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IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL HEAR: Nadine Nicholson, executive leadership coach and co-founder of Ascend Leadership Company, reveals how ambitious women can break free from the “middle zone” of success—where hustle leads to burnout and growth feels stuck. She unpacks the Impossible Freedom Equation, a framework designed to help founders reclaim time, elevate leadership, and build a business that supports both financial growth and personal freedom. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: You’ll learn how to identify if you're in the middle zone, apply Nadine’s signature tools like Time Mastery and United...
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Ep 98 - How to Build a Billionaire Brand Without Chasing Trends with Yamilca Rodriguez
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IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL HEAR: Yamilca Rodriguez, a brand strategist and former corporate leader for billion-dollar brands, shares how tapping into your brand’s archetype can unlock clarity, confidence, and consistency. She dives into the 12 core archetypes and how understanding your dominant one can shape your messaging, visuals, and overall presence. Yamilca reveals how branding rooted in psychology creates deeper audience connection—and why taking her signature quiz might be the game-changer you’ve been missing. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: You’ll learn how to identify your brand archetype,...
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Ep 97 - What Million-Dollar Women Know About Sales That You Don’t (Yet) with Jillian Murphy
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IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL HEAR: Jillian Murphy, a seasoned sales expert with 26+ years of experience, breaks down the most common sales mistakes entrepreneurs make—and how to fix them. From “golden retriever” energy to over-talking, Jillian shares why listening is your most powerful sales tool and how tailoring your approach to different buyer personas can radically improve your close rate. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: You’ll learn how to implement the 70/30 rule in sales calls, identify the three key buyer types, and avoid enthusiasm overload that turns buyers off. Jillian’s practical...
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Ep 96 - The Formula for Founder Authority: From Blank Page to Booked Out with Melanie Herschorn
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N THIS EPISODE YOU’LL HEAR: Melanie Herschorn, publisher and book marketing strategist, shares how business owners can turn their story into a revenue-driving, authority-building book. Known for helping entrepreneurs become bestselling authors, Melanie offers expert insight into what it takes to write, publish, and promote a book that actually supports your business goals. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: In this episode, you’ll uncover how to use your book to establish credibility, generate leads, and position yourself as an expert in your field. Melanie breaks down why storytelling is the most...
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Ep 95 - What Every 7-Figure Woman Knows About Delegation (and You Should Too) with Tonya Thomas
The High Achieving Female Podcast
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL HEAR: Tonya Thomas, Founder & CEO of Team Delegate, shares her signature framework for turning overwhelm into order through smart delegation. With decades of experience helping female entrepreneurs manage their time and scale with virtual support, Tonya reveals the exact strategies she uses to help clients delegate with confidence. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: You’ll learn how to identify what tasks to let go of, how to clearly communicate expectations to your support team, and how to set up simple systems for accountability. Tonya explains why delegation is not...
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Ep 94 - A PR Pro’s 5 Keys to Media Visibility with Amy Jackson
The High Achieving Female Podcast
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL HEAR: Amy Jackson, Founder & CEO of TaleSplash, shares the modern approach to securing media coverage that actually works. With 20+ years in PR, she’s helped brands in women’s health, AI, and climate tech land strategic press. In this episode, she reveals what it takes to stand out in today’s crowded media space. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: You’ll learn how to craft timely, relevant pitches and why podcast interviews are a powerful tool for brand visibility. Amy breaks down how to use social media to boost your media efforts and why strategy matters more than...
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Ep 93 - From From Tragedy to Trailblazer with Whitney Yates
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High Achieving Female Podcast Powered by KNOW Special Series: Up Close with Whitney Yates of Yates Buick GMC Whitney Yates-Woods didn’t plan to lead a multi-million dollar car dealership, but when life shifted, so did her purpose. In this episode, discover how she stepped into the driver’s seat—navigating grief, overcoming industry bias, and proving that women belong in power, even in the male-dominated world of automotive sales. From revolutionizing dealership marketing to finding harmony in motherhood and business, Whitney’s story is a roadmap for resilience, reinvention, and...
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Special Series: Up Close with Up Close with Dao Jensen of Oak Rocket
In this episode, we explore the inspiring journey of Dao Jensen, serial entrepreneur and founder of Oak Rocket. From being a teen mom to scaling a $61 million business, Dao's story is a powerful testament to resilience, community support, and breaking cultural barriers in the tech industry. As the first 100% female minority-owned company on the West Coast, Dao has transformed challenges into opportunities, proving that setbacks can lead to incredible growth. Tune in to learn how to overcome obstacles, embrace your authentic self, and leverage the power of community to reshape your entrepreneurial journey.
Key Moments in This Episode:
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01:15 - Dao’s Early Challenges and Entrepreneurial Beginnings
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05:42 - Building Oak Rocket and Scaling to $61M
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10:18 - Breaking Barriers as a Female Minority Leader in Tech
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14:35 - The Power of Community and Strategic Partnerships
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18:57 - Authentic Leadership and Advice for Future Entrepreneurs
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Learn more about Oak Rocket: https://oakrocket.com/
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Podcast Production:
Produced by our friends at The Found House.