Welcome to the very first episode of She Means Millions! We’re thrilled to finally launch this long-anticipated podcast and share a behind-the-scenes look at how we built eWomenNetwork—now a global movement empowering women in business. Whether you’ve been part of our journey from the beginning or you’re just discovering us, this episode is filled with real, raw, and inspiring stories of risk, grit, and resilience.

We're Sandra Yancey, Briana Dai, and Kym Yancey: the Trifecta of eWomenNetwork, and today, we’re pulling back the curtain on our humble beginnings. We talk about what made us start eWomenNetwork 26 years ago and all the hurdles, sacrifices, and family moments that shaped us along the way. This episode is all about embracing the messy, amazing reality of entrepreneurship and what it truly takes to build a business from the ground up.

In our conversation, we share our individual and collective stories—from moving across the country with young kids, to struggling with corporate vs. entrepreneurial mindsets, to launching a business without outside funding. We get honest about the hard times (think Wonder Bread and bologna sandwiches), the lessons we learned while working together as a family, and the power decisions that set the stage for our global network. We even take you through funny family memories and big business pivots—including why our original company name had to change at the eleventh hour!

1. Our Personal Introductions & “Trifecta” Dynamic: Meet us and discover how our diverse backgrounds and relationships fueled the creation of eWomenNetwork.
2. Why & How We Started: The move from Dayton, Ohio to Dallas, entrepreneurial wake-up calls, and the moment we realized women needed a network built by and for them.
3. The Power of Community: How authentic connections, not just “networking,” became central to our vision—and why face-to-face meetings matter more than ever.
4. From Bootstrapping to Global Impact: We share candid stories about launching with our own savings, sacrifices we made as a family, and how we’ve grown to reach women worldwide.
5. Branding & Business Model Evolution: Lessons from nearly naming our company “Female Connect,” how feedback shaped our brand, and why we chose a licensing model over franchising.
6. Family & Business Dynamics: The ups, downs, and surprises of working with your spouse and child—plus, tips for navigating strong personalities and “growing pains.”
7. Legal & Financial Foundations: Why we sought out the right legal advice early, protected our intellectual property, and insisted on compensating our leaders fairly.
8. Adapting to Technology & Trends: From dial-up internet to the AI revolution, we discuss how we’ve used technology to build relationships—while never losing the human touch.
9. Sacrifice, Resilience, & Humility: Real moments when times were tough, why vulnerability matters, and how staying all-in made the biggest difference.

We created this podcast for you: women who are dreaming big, building movements, and ready to learn from real-life experiences. If you loved this episode, subscribe wherever you listen, leave us a review, and share your favorite moment on social media. Tell us what resonated or what