CEO School with Suneera Madhani

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Welcome back to CEO School!

In today's episode, we sit down with Michelle Taylor: licensed wealth manager, founder of Women In Wealth, and host of the Talk Wealthy To Me podcast. Michelle shares her inspiring journey from entrepreneurial pivots and personal financial struggles to building a thriving practice focused on advising women business owners about wealth.

We dive deep into the realities of juggling business and family, why your business shouldn't be your only retirement plan, and how women can shift their money mindset. Plus, we'll break down practical strategies for putting your money to work, discuss the importance of building a strong advisory team, and explore where and how wealthy women are investing for long-term growth.

Whether you're a founder or just getting started on your wealth journey, Michelle brings honest advice, sharp insight, and a much-needed perspective on investing in your business (and yourself).

Grab a notepad, because this episode is packed with actionable wisdom you won't want to miss!

Time Stamps:

(01:00) Selling Everything to Move to Italy (Then Pivoting)(05:54) Leukemia at 17 & Why Health Is the First Wealth(07:41) The Louboutin Product, IVF & Picking the Real Baby(09:57) Why She Built Women in Wealth(15:33) Bet on Yourself: Your Business Is the Home Run(17:02) Where Founders Waste Money (And Where to Put It Instead)(20:37) Stop Sitting on Cash: Give Your Money a Job(24:24) The Pie: Allocating by Age, Goals & Risk(27:39 ) "Mailbox Money": Replacing Your Income With Real Estate(29:56) Angel Bets & Why "When I'm Ready" Is a Trap(32:54) Swing Big: The Baseball Rule of Risk(39:42) Fire the CPA Who Says No(40:30) Tax Moves That Don't Lock Up Your Cash

Share this with a founder whose money is asleep on the couch.

Connect With Michelle:Website: https://womeninwealth.co/Instagram: @itschelletaylor

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Subscribe to the CEO School and join the movement.

Watch and listen to us at:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1525261018

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CEOSchoolPodcast/?sub_confirmation=1

Learn more about CEO School because nothing bad ever happens when women make more money:

Website: https://theceoschool.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ceoschool/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ceo-school

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theceoschool

Learn more about how Suneera Madhani is paving the way for powerhouse female CEOs like you to take center stage, not just in your industries but in your whole life.

Website: https://suneeramadhani.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suneeramadhani/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suneeramadhani/

This episode was produced by Hi Hello Labs: https://www.hihellolabs.com/.

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Welcome back to CEO School! In today’s solo episode, Suneera Madhani shares the pivotal moment when her ambition outgrew her systems—and how that breakthrough became the foundation for building businesses that don’t depend on her every move. From the high of a Fast Company feature to the low of realizing she’d become the bottleneck, Suneera Madhani walks us through the lessons she learned transitioning from founder to CEO.

Tune in for practical tools, the must-have 6P framework for sustainable growth, and an invitation to break free from founder burnout with systems that actually set you up for true freedom and scale. If you’re ready to audit your business, embody your CEO self, and set your sights higher, this episode is for you!

Time Stamps:

(00:00) Facing overwhelming demand

(04:16) Harnessing Inner Leadership Power

(09:45) Building an Inclusive Business Accelerator

(12:40) Using AI to streamline CEO tasks

Send this to a founder who's still doing everything herself and wondering why she's stuck.

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When the strategy that got you here stops working, the next level is about the room you're in. The Millionaire Founders Club has a few spots left.

Apply today: https://bit.ly/MFCApplication

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Only 2% of female founders ever break $1 million in revenue. We’re on a mission to change that. Subscribe to the CEO School and join the movement.

Watch and listen to us at:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast//id1525261018

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06KIvFFJP0yJv67N9ugigU

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CEOSchoolPodcast/?sub_confirmation=1

Learn more about CEO School because nothing bad ever happens when women make more money:

Website: https://theceoschool.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ceoschool/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suneeramadhani/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theceoschool

Learn more about how Suneera Madhani is paving the way for powerhouse female CEOs like you to take center stage, not just in your industries but in your whole life.

Website: https://suneeramadhani.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suneeramadhani/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suneeramadhani/

This episode was produced by Hi Hello Labs: https://www.hihellolabs.com/.

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The inner work underneath your strategy is what scales it, and it's exactly what we cover in Module 1 of the CEO Accelerator Certification. See how it works: https://accelerator.theceoschool.com/join-now

Welcome back to CEO School!

In today's episode, we're joined by Tonya Leigh, founder of the School of Self Image and host of the podcast “School of Self-Image .” Tonya takes us through her inspiring journey from a critical care nurse and single mom in the deep South to becoming a food and wine writer in France, transforming her life by reimagining who she could be.

We dive into Tonya's unique framework for self-image, which centers on mindset, style, and environment, and how these pillars empower women, especially high-achieving entrepreneurs, to design a life they love. 

Get ready for an important conversation on overcoming fear, the true currency of change, and actionable steps to step confidently into your highest self.

Time Stamps:

(00:00) Introduction: Tonya Leigh and the Art of Becoming(03:18) The one word that rewrote an entire life(08:51) The fear wasn't failing... it was not knowing how(10:32) The worst thing that can happen is a feeling(14:54) When she decided to french-kiss life(17:00) The strategy that built it is the strategy capping it(23:57) The thought ladder: how to shift a thought without lying to yourself(27:07) Dress to impress yourself, not the room(30:35) The three-nail-color rule for founders with no time(33:47) Beauty standards built to keep you chasing(34:44) Define beauty so it includes you(37:57) Your environment is shaping you. Audit it!(39:55) The bookshelf swap that changed everything(41:37) Where to find Tonya and her programs

Share this with a founder who treats self-image like a soft skill.-----------------------------------------------------------------------

When the strategy that got you here stops working, the next level is about the room you're in. The Millionaire Founders Club has a few spots left. Apply today: https://bit.ly/MFCApplication

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Follow Tonya and discover her ventures:

Instagram: @tonyaleigh

Website: https://schoolofselfimage.com/

Her free Elegant Success Framework: 

https://schoolofselfimage.com/success

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Only 2% of female founders ever break $1 million in revenue. We’re on a mission to change that. Subscribe to the CEO School and join the movement.

Watch and listen to us at:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast//id1525261018 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06KIvFFJP0yJv67N9ugigU YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CEOSchoolPodcast/?sub_confirmation=1

Learn more about CEO School because nothing bad ever happens when women make more money:

Website: https://theceoschool.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ceoschool/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suneeramadhani/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theceoschool

Learn more about how Suneera Madhani is paving the way for powerhouse female CEOs like you to take center stage, not just in your industries but in your whole life.

Website: https://suneeramadhani.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suneeramadhani/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suneeramadhani/

This episode was produced by Hi Hello Labs: https://www.hihellolabs.com/.

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We've proven you can have it all, and we've built the framework that makes it possible: The CEO Accelerator. Six pillars, live calls with Suneera, and your own plug-and-play CEO Operating System. Apply now: https://accelerator.theceoschool.com/join-now

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Welcome to a very special episode of CEO School, in honor of Father's Day. 

On this episode of CEO School, Suneera sat down with her husband, Fazail Madhani, for a candid conversation about their journey as entrepreneurs, partners, and parents. They talk about building businesses from the ground up, navigating failures together, what it means to truly support each other's ambitions, and how we make family our foundation. 

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to balance entrepreneurship with marriage and parenting, or if you need a reminder that you really can have it all with the right mindset and support, this episode is a must-listen.

From humble beginnings and entrepreneurial struggles to scaling multi-million-dollar businesses and raising a family together, they share the highs, lows, and real-life lessons behind their “one team, one dream” philosophy. Whether you're seeking insights on building a supportive partnership, balancing family and ambition, or just want a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to thrive together as entrepreneurs and parents, this episode is packed with wisdom, vulnerability, and plenty of fun. 

Don’t miss this intimate look into the Madhani family's dynamic and the values that drive their success, both at work and at home.

Time Stamps:

(00:07) Born in Tanzania, raised to never make excuses

(07:57) How they met, and who was playing footsies at the poker table?

(12:35) Failing together before making it together

(19:17) What Faisal actually signed up for when marrying Suneera

(27:41) How he describes his wife when someone asks what she does

(32:01) The not-so-pretty side of being married to a CEO

(45:18) The moment that showed her what real partnership means

(48:33) Why they refuse to believe women can't have it all

(49:36) Parenting as two CEOs: what they protect, what they teach, and what they refuse to sacrifice

(58:31) The moment he never told her he was proud of

(59:31) The Sunny nobody sees online, and what 18 years comes down to

Share this with a founder who thinks having it all means doing it alone.

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Only 2% of female founders ever break $1 million in revenue. We’re on a mission to change that. Subscribe to the CEO School and join the movement.

Watch and listen to us at:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast//id1525261018

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06KIvFFJP0yJv67N9ugigU

YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/CEOSchoolPodcast/?sub_confirmation=1

Learn more about CEO School because nothing bad ever happens when women make more money:

Website: https://theceoschool.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ceoschool/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suneeramadhani/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theceoschool

Learn more about how Suneera Madhani is paving the way for powerhouse female CEOs like you to take center stage, not just in your industries but in your whole life.

Website: https://suneeramadhani.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suneeramadhani/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suneeramadhani/

This episode was produced by Hi Hello Labs: https://www.hihellolabs.com/.

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If your business is running on passion instead of process, that's the gap the CEO Accelerator closes. 12 weeks to go from founder mode to CEO mode: the six pillars, the playbooks, the live calls with Suneera. Apply now: https://accelerator.theceoschool.com/join-now

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Is hustle culture dead, or have we swung too far in the opposite direction?

Welcome back to the CEO School podcast! 

In this episode of CEO School, our host Suneera shares an unfiltered perspective on the current state of entrepreneurship, social media marketing, personal branding, and business growth.

From the rise of the "soft girl era" to the pressure women founders feel to constantly create content, build personal brands, and chase visibility, Suneera challenges the narratives dominating social media and explains why founders may be focusing on the wrong metrics.

Whether you're building a startup, growing a personal brand, scaling a seven-figure company, or simply feeling burned out by social media, this episode offers practical insights and a refreshing perspective on entrepreneurship in 2026.

You'll learn why:-Business is neither masculine nor feminine; it's business-Visibility without conversion is just entertainment-Social media trends are creating a culture of sameness-Over-editing content can kill authenticity -Personal branding should support your business, not become your business

Time Stamps:

(00:00) — Introduction: Why Social Media Feels Exhausting Right Now

(01:53) — The Problem with the "Soft Girl Business" Era

(03:37) — Vision Boards Don't Close Deals, Systems Do

(05:27) — Business Isn't Feminine or Masculine. It's Business.

(06:24) — Lessons from Building Multiple Companies

(10:15) — You Birthed Your Business, Should You Be Mothering It Too?

(11:44) — The Real Cost of Content Creation

(13:33) — Why Over-Edited Content Is Losing Its Power

(15:47) — Social Media Sameness Is Killing Authenticity

(18:26) — The Personal Brand Trap Women Founders Don't See Coming

(20:57) — Visibility Without Conversion Is Just Entertainment

(23:30) — The Feed Audit Every Founder Should Do Today

Share this with a woman founder who needs to remember that visibility without conversion is just entertainment.

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You built the business. Now it's time to build the wealth. If you're a seven-figure founder ready to scale to eight, the Millionaire Founders Club has a few spots left. Apply here: https://bit.ly/MFCApplication

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Only 2% of women founders ever break $1 million in revenue. We're on a mission to change that. Subscribe to the CEO School and join the movement.

Watch and listen to us at:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast//id1525261018

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06KIvFFJP0yJv67N9ugigU

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEOSchoolpodcast

Learn more about CEO School because nothing bad ever happens when women make more money:

Website: https://theceoschool.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ceoschool/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suneeramadhani/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theceoschool

Learn more about how Suneera Madhani is paving the way for powerhouse female CEOs like you to take center stage, not just in your industries but in your whole life.

Website: https://suneeramadhani.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suneeramadhani/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suneeramadhani/

This episode was produced by Hi Hello Labs: https://www.hihellolabs.com/

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