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My Great Pivot

My Great Pivot

Written by: The Female Founders Project
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My Great Pivot features candid conversations with women who've launched their own businesses, often trading stability for the uncertainty that comes with following a dream.

These aren't polished success stories - they're honest accounts of the messy middle: the fears before the leap, the financial realities, the moments of doubt, and the unexpected victories.

Each episode, our guests share the practical tools and resources that have helped them build their businesses, from navigating career transitions and securing funding to weathering industry upheavals.

Whether you're contemplating your own pivot or building something new, these conversations will leave you inspired, informed, and ready to take the next step.

Perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs, career changers, and anyone who's ever wondered, "What if I just... went for it?"

Find out more at www.thefemalefoundersproject.com

2025 The Female Founders Project Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • From Spreadsheets to Shutter Speeds: An Engineer Pivots to Launch Her Own Photo Studio (Ep. 101)

    From Spreadsheets to Shutter Speeds: An Engineer Pivots to Launch Her Own Photo Studio (Ep. 101)
    Jan 15 2026

    In this episode of 'My Great Pivot,' we speak with Alice Park, an inspiring entrepreneur who left a secure engineering job to launch Park Studios, a thriving photography business in Atlanta, Georgia.

    Alice shares some of the struggles that come with launching and owning a business, and how she drew inspiration from her parents' entrepreneurial spirit. She discusses the continuous need for innovation, especially as the market for photography services has evolved.

    Tune in to learn from Alice's story of resilience, adaptability, and passion for her craft.

    00:00 The Struggles of Small Business Ownership
    00:30 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
    01:07 Alice Park's Entrepreneurial Roots
    03:55 The Journey Through Engineering
    06:15 The Unhappiness in Corporate Life
    06:33 Meeting the Catalyst: Kyu
    09:25 The Decision to Leave Corporate
    10:59 The Birth of Park Studios
    15:15 The Importance of Pivoting
    20:39 Adapting to Market Changes
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    54 mins
  • My Great Pivot Season 1 Sneak Preview

    My Great Pivot Season 1 Sneak Preview
    Jan 4 2026

    A sneak preview of the first season of the My Great Pivot podcast, where we interview female founders at all stages of the entrepreneurial journey.

    Catch a glimpse of some of the founders we speak to this season, including:

    - a teacher who followed her bliss after a life-threatening childbirth... and launched a business that's taken her around the world

    -a founder who parlayed an Etsy side-hustle into a bustling business that's generated millions of dollars in revenue

    -an entrepreneur who found the funds to launch her dream from an unlikely source

    -a marketing executive who shares how her careful planning led to a million-dollar pre-seed investment round for her startup

    These are just some of the compelling stories coming this season on My Great Pivot, launching January 15, 2026.

    Find out more about the podcast at www.thefemalefoundersproject.com
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    5 mins
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