From D1 athlete to global entrepreneur — Rebekah Jenkins shares her journey to becoming a Web3 CEO, scaling with video and AI, and helping women hit $10K months and beyond.

Discover how Rebekah Jenkins, a former D1 tennis player and award-winning coach, boldly pivoted into the blockchain industry to become the CEO of Beks Media. This fascinating episode reveals how she leveraged her psychology background and competitive spirit to navigate the male-dominated tech world and build a successful media marketing agency.

Rebekah shares her journey from receiving a prestigious national tennis award to recognizing her true calling in business. Her story includes a pivotal moment at a Las Vegas investment conference that led to unexpected opportunities in Europe's blockchain scene. Despite experiencing some initial technical knowledge gaps, she went on to a successful exit. Rebekah, never one to sit on her success, decided to pursue her MBA at the prestigious Rice University to strengthen her business acumen.

Today, Rebekah is spearheading an innovative project in Berlin focused on affordable housing through tokenization and data centers, with speaking, writing a book, and living part time in the US & part time in Europe. Her experience underscores the power of embracing change, continuous learning, and trusting one's intuition to guide the path forward.

Ready to be inspired by this remarkable story of transformation and entrepreneurial courage? Tune in to hear how Rebekah Jenkins turned challenges into stepping stones for success!

Chapters

🎾 02:50 Rebekah’s journey from D1 tennis and national coaching awards to building businesses that change the world
🌍 05:18 A bold leap: Selling everything, moving to Europe, and jumping into blockchain with a German partner
💼 07:05 Becoming a Blockchain CEO: Co-founding a Swiss company after an initial failure and raising millions
🚧 10:33 Having incredible success in a male-dominated industry as a young woman
🎓 15:22 Pursuing a top-ranked online MBA while living globally
🧘‍♀️ 21:34 Minimalism & clarity: Cultivating intuition, identity, and laser focus through simplicity
👤 24:20 Know thyself: navigating identity issues
🚀 33:03 Building a following, teaching content automation and why you must be creating short-form video!
💖 34:45 Using business and money to serve others, not just profit

Links

Website: https://www.beksmedia.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebekah-jenkins-mba-0739b051/
Check out Beks Media and Rebekah’s LinkedIn to learn more.

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What happens when two cousins with a deep love for music, a sharp eye for branding, and a rebellious spirit decide to take on one of the most male-dominated industries in the world? You get Lodestar Whiskey — a bold, boundary-breaking brand co-founded by Anna Axster and Wendelin von Schroder, recently named two of Forbes' “10 Women Changing the Whiskey Industry.”

In this episode of The She Leads Podcast, host Adrienne Garland sits down with Anna and Wendelin to talk about how they transitioned from the film and music industry into spirits, why whiskey became their unexpected calling, and how they’re flipping the script on who whiskey is really for. From late-night artist management and cross-country tours to building flavor profiles and breaking into distribution, their journey is as rich and layered as the whiskey they’ve created.

You’ll hear how these powerhouse founders took a hobby born of travel and taste, turned it into a thriving business during the pandemic, and navigated every twist of regulation and red tape with tenacity and vision. They also dive deep into the intentional branding and community-building behind Lodestar, from creating a product that’s inclusive, contemporary, and “unstuffy,” crafted for both seasoned whiskey lovers and the whiskey-curious.

Whether you’re a spirits enthusiast, a budding entrepreneur, or just love a good founder story, this episode is packed with insight, grit, and inspiration. Pour yourself a glass and settle in because this is a masterclass in turning passion into purpose.

Chapters

🥂 01:06 Meet Anna & Wendelin! Cousins, co-founders, and women changing the whiskey industry.

🥃 04:19 When ordering whiskey exposed a cultural gap

🚨 05:36 Turning a music career that was halted by the pandemic into a new business

💡 06:30 How working together and an entrepreneurial spirit made co-founding easier

🔥 11:22 Crafting a whiskey flavor profile that’s delicious, inclusive, and unexpected

📦 16:19 From accelerator funding to getting the product on shelves

📣 19:05 The importance of clear branding and storytelling

📈 21:42 Distribution and the strategic expansion in the hospitality industry

🍸 23:43 Welcoming whiskey-curious women without excluding anyone

🌈 26:52 Intentionally avoiding gendered branding

☀️ 29:58 Reimagining how whiskey is served with contemporary cocktails and refreshing summer spritzes

🎢 34:35 The rollercoaster of starting a business with consumer feedback, licensing and fundraising

🚀 38:54 Find Lodestar Whiskey: Available in LA, and shipping to most US states via lodestarwhiskey.com

Links

Website: https://www.lodestarwhiskey.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lodestarwhiskey/
Connect with Anna & Wendelin, and order their whiskey!

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Welcome to the reimagined She Leads Podcast! We’re back—refreshed, refocused, and more committed than ever to spotlighting the women who are not only building thriving businesses but also redefining what success looks like in today’s world.

After a meaningful pause following our She Leads LIVE Los Angeles conference, we took time to reflect on how we could better serve our community. The result? A bold new direction that centers the stories of women founders who have crossed the $1M revenue milestone—and are continuing to lead with impact, innovation, and vision.

In this kickoff episode, we’ll talk about why we paused, what’s changing, and what you can expect moving forward. Our goal is to elevate conversations around leadership, power, wealth, and the systems women are building to replace outdated ones. If you’re a woman entrepreneur—or someone who believes in the power of women to shape the future—you’re in the right place.

Chapters
⏸️ 01:16 Why we took a break – She Leads Media is evolving
🎯 02:17 Our goals: To teach, inspire, and spotlight the success of women entrepreneurs
💰 03:26 We’re aligning our focus with the growing power and influence of women
🔮 04:03 Shifting from early-stage startup stories to long-term impact and legacy
💡 06:13 Breaking old patterns and highlighting successful women building thriving, future-focused businesses
🧠 07:51 Diving deeper into conversations on business, leadership, wealth, power, and influence
🌱 09:40 We need to showcase new, inclusive models of success
🚀 11:45 What’s ahead in future episodes

Links
hello@sheleadsmedia.com
Website: www.sheleadsmedia.com
The upcoming She Leads LIVE 2025 conference in NYC will take place on November 6th & 7th. Learn more at sheleadsmedia.com

"I love ♥️ listening to The She Leads™️ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, I’d love it if you would take a moment and give our podcast some love too. To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests featured on The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺 Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!!
— Adrienne

Come out to She Leads LIVE LOS ANGELES
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She Leads LIVE LOS ANGELES is dedicated to women entrepreneurs like us that’s focused on stimulating important conversation and spurring decisive action so that we can achieve new heights in our businesses and our lives.

She Leads LIVE LOS ANGELES Conference Details:

📅 Date: Apr 25, 2025

🕒 Time: 9AM - 5:30PM (doors open at 8:30AM)

📍 Location: 612 S Broadway, Los Angeles (Downtown LA)

She Leads LIVE VIP Evening:

📅 Date: Apr 24, 2025

🕒 Time: 5:30PM - 8:30PM

📍 Location: 612 S Broadway, Los Angeles (Downtown LA)

She Leads LIVE LOS ANGELES is not your typical conference – it's an immersive experience packed with thought leaders, experts, futurists, women who think differently and who take inspired action to move toward a future that is more humane and considers the collective good rather than upholding systems and frameworks that are outdated and harmful.

What to Expect:

🎤 20+ Expert Speakers: Along with me, there will be other industry leaders and visionaries, each committed to helping women entrepreneurs succeed and stimulating conversation and our innate creativity so we can move forward together.

🎙️ Interactive Panels: Covering a wide range of topics such as the art of Pitching the Media, money mindset, selling with heart, how to forge our path forward in the future, the all in mindset, mental and physical health, podcasting, speaking, content creation, and so much more!!!

🍽️ Gourmet Food: Enjoy delicious food and snacks throughout the day – a unique feature that sets us apart from other conferences.

🤝 Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded women from all over, build truly valuable relationships, and explore collaboration opportunities.

🛍️ Vendor Showcase: Explore a dynamic showcase featuring products and services that can benefit your business.

🏢 Stunning Venue: Our conference is hosted in a fully renovated rooftop venue with breathtaking and expansive views.

Learn more about these speakers - and all the speakers -at She Leads LIVE LA at https://www.sheleadsmedia.com/she-leads-live-la

In this special episode of the She Leads Podcast, we’re setting the stage for an incredible 2025! Host Adrienne GarlandCreators & Guests

• She Leads® Media - Host

Discover how this platform will continue to help you grow your business, build wealth, and create a lasting legacy. Plus, learn how you can share your feedback to shape the future of the podcast. Don’t miss this preview of what’s in store and how you can be part of a global community of empowered women.

Subscribe, share, and stay tuned for more inspiring episodes in 2025!

📣Announcement of 2025 Plans and Break 1:39
🤝Commitment to Continuous Content and Community Building 2:58

Links:
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Website:
www.sheleadsmedia.com

> >> "I love ❤️ Adrienne and The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, can I ask you to please take a moment and give our podcast some love? To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺️ Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XO -Adrienne <

"Together, we can do incredible things, and we need to build community to make it happen. The challenges we face are real, but women are awake and ready to change the world.

She Leads Podcast hosted the amazing women and men who shared their leadership and entrepreneurial stories throughout 2024 showing us the inspiration to work towards our dreams. It is not an easy path to follow, and women need to build community, acknowledging the challenges we face in entrepreneurship but, also celebrating the bold change being led by women across industries. Women started to drive innovation and positive change, and we’re on the cusp of a wealth transfer that will empower women even further. In 2025 we are launching the She Leads community, which will offer women entrepreneurs a space to transform, scale, and grow their businesses. Connect with us and join the community as we prepare for the future.

👩‍💼 Sharing women’s leadership stories: be bold to dream and pursue what you love. 01:50
⚠️ Women need to build community: we are awake and the transfer of wealth will happen very soon. 03:11
🎯 Starting the She Leads Community in 2025: email us if you are interested. 05:16
🎄 Happy holidays.

Links:

hello@sheleadsmedia.com

Website:

www.sheleadsmedia.com

> >> "I love ❤️ Adrienne and The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, can I ask you to please take a moment and give our podcast some love? To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺️ Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XO -Adrienne <<

When your message is seen and heard by the right people, it will grow your business

Jessica Rhodes is the Founder of Interview Connections, a pioneering podcast guest booking agency, author, and podcaster. She wanted to build a life she wanted and she left a successful career in the non-profit to become a stay-at-home mom. Jessica has built Interview Connections into a nearly seven-figure business and has now booked over 30,000 podcast interviews for more than 800 clients.

Podcast guesting is a human-to-human relationship-building strategy, where entrepreneurs show up authentically and with presence, making a genuine connection with podcast hosts. Podcast guesting for online entrepreneurs is very important, especially for women entrepreneurs who want to expand their networks, build thought leadership, and attract ideal clients. She discusses how podcast guesting can help businesses gain visibility, make connections, and drive sales.

Jessica initially worked with podcast hosts to book guests but later shifted to focusing on helping entrepreneurs become successful podcast guests due to demand. She stresses the importance of being mindful and present during podcast interviews, having good preparation, and taking action rather than waiting for everything to be perfect. You will fall in love with your voice with time!

Women need to stop over-preparing and start taking action in sharing their message. It is important to see how men take immediate action while women often wait until they feel fully qualified. It is time to take action, be visible, and embrace the messiness of the journey!

Snow Notes:
▶️ Jessica started working on podcasts as a stay-at-home mom: her dad was her first client. 04:19
👩‍💼 Jessica's background was in sales: helping entrepreneurs do it in a way that builds their business. 7:14
📘 She wrote a book called: Interview Connections - How to Rock the Podcast from Both Sides of the Mic. 10:09
🎙️ The number one thing is human-to-human relationships: have a really present conversation. 12:44
🤓 Jessica leads a free podcast guesting masterclass almost every month: set a goal, know your audience, have good topics, and go get interviewed. 16:22
💸 Everyone can do it: you spend the time or you spend the money to have someone do it for you. 20:37
🎯 How to repurpose your podcast interviews as a guest, since they are being produced for you. 25:45
😍 Strategy for search engine optimization: hosts will put it up on their website and put a link back to your website. 28:37
⚠️ It's not about getting on one big podcast; It's about consistency. 31:13

Links:

Master Class: www.interviewconnections.com

Connect with Jessica: www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-rhodes-9a291020
-Connect with Adrienne: www.sheleadsmedia.com

-Listen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: www.sheleadspodcasts.com

>> "I love ❤️ Adrienne and The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, can I ask you to please take a moment and give our podcast some love? To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺️ Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XO -Adrienne <<

If women truly knew our collective power, all the nonsense would have stopped a long time ago!

Robin Hamilton is an Emmy-award-winning TV Host, Producer, Filmmaker, Moderator, and Speaker specializing in creating impactful narratives that inspire transformation. As the founder of ARound Robin Production Company, she produces compelling films for non-profits, enhancing their fundraising and marketing efforts. Robin's documentaries, such as "This Little Light of Mine" and "Odessa’s Reign," highlight social justice and resilience.

It’s time we get real about the struggles women face in media, filmmaking, and business. Robin shares her raw journey—from fighting for an agent’s attention to carving her own path and creating impactful content. But here's the truth... it’s not just about working harder or being "smart enough." It’s about getting that leg up—whether it's an inheritance, a connection, or just finding someone who believes in you. And the system often isn’t built for us to win.

Robin talks openly about the challenges she faced in the media and filmmaking industries, and how women often struggle with a lack of support and access to opportunities. There are systemic issues that create barriers for women, especially women of color, everywhere. Her key is storytelling to boost the business and boost our values.

The power is in our hands to create a different system. Women need to collaborate, share openly, and support each other more. It’s about helping each other rise, not competing. When it comes to business, know your worth and double it. If you don't stand up for your value, the world won’t either!

Let’s not just break the glass ceiling—let’s shatter it. Together.

Show Notes:
😇 Not being good at playing the corporate TV game: a sentence her friend said made Robin start her own business. 03:39
🌟 Be careful who you talk to and what you read: Drawing inspiration from people and content around you. 09:30
🎯 Power of storytelling for women: Generating more business through your story, your value, and becoming a better networker. 13:00
💎 Shiny vs. tragic stories: middle-ground stories are needed, just like honesty. 16:05
🧐 The big secret to success no one tells you about: knowing the right person. 21:49
😍 Robin’s client work, nonprofit, and documentary work: Helpful women are out there, even if you’re considered competition. 24:51
🎥 Working in a very competitive industry: Being optimistic and cautious at the same time can be very hard. 29:44
👩‍💼 How to leverage storytelling to boost your business: Who you target and why. 33:43
💜 Entrepreneurial failures, dreams, freedom, and bumps: It’s a mess, but it’s your mess. 38:30
🎦 Robin’s films represent underestimated women who have left a remarkable impact on society. 40:50

Links:

Website: aroundrobin.com/speaking-engagements

Social Media Handles: linkedin.com/in/robinhamilton123
-Connect with Adrienne: www.sheleadsmedia.com

-Listen to podcasts for women by women on the She Leads Podcast Network: www.sheleadspodcasts.com

>> "I love ❤️ Adrienne and The She Leads™ Podcast!” If that thought crossed your mind at any time while listening to our special show, can I ask you to please take a moment and give our podcast some love? To do so, simply Rate, Review & Follow Us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Taking this simple action helps my team and I to spread the word about all the incredible guests of The She Leads Podcast and contributes overall to helping women leaders and entrepreneurs everywhere! 🗺️ Also, if you haven’t done so already, please +follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you so much!! XO -Adrienne <<