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Episode 608: The Storytelling Framework Female Entrepreneurs Use to Boost Sales Across Podcasts, Email, and All Marketing Channels

podcast Feb 23, 2026
The Storytelling Framework Female Entrepreneurs Use to Boost Sales Across Podcasts, Email, and All Marketing Channels

If you’ve ever struggled to explain what you do without rambling, it’s not because you’re unclear on your expertise, it’s because you haven’t defined your distinctive edge.

In this episode, I sit down with business strategist Megan Yelaney, creator of the Distinctive Edge framework, to unpack what actually makes you different in a crowded market and how to turn that clarity into real demand, confidence, and sustainable business growth.

We talk about what a signature framework really is (and what it’s not), why so many established female entrepreneurs accidentally blend in despite having incredible results, and how to articulate your unique approach in a way that attracts aligned clients without working more hours or hustling harder.

We also get real about building a life-first business in a full season of life. From twin mom realities to managing mental load and protecting presence, this conversation with Megan Yelaney bridges strategy and sustainability in a way that feels grounded and honest.

If you’re ready to stop sounding like everyone else and start owning what makes you different, this episode will help you clarify your message and simplify your growth.

 

Today you’ll hear:

  • 04:52 – What building a life-first business actually looks like in this season (and why presence matters more than hours worked)
  • 07:18 – The hidden reason you can’t “turn work off” and how to mentally separate business from life
  • 10:41 – What a distinctive edge really is (and why caring more isn’t differentiation)
  • 14:22 – Why established women entrepreneurs accidentally blend in, even when they’re highly skilled
  • 18:09 – How to identify the patterns and perspectives that make your work uniquely powerful
  • 22:37 – Turning your natural process into a signature framework you can articulate clearly
  • 27:48 – The difference between storytelling that connects and storytelling that converts
  • 31:55 – How clarity increases demand without increasing workload
  • 36:12 – What to do when life is “life-ing” and you still need to show up in your business
  • 40:26 – Why sustainable business growth starts with positioning, not more content

 

Connect with Megan:

Website: www.meganyelaney.com

Instagram: @meganyelaney

FREE Resource: https://meganyelaney.com/business-story-blueprint

 

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Holly Marie Haynes is a business strategy coach, podcaster, mom of twins, and founder of the Crush the Rush brand. She helps women create simple scaleable offers and systems to grow to multiple 6-figures.

Holly Marie Haynes is a business strategy coach, podcaster, mom of twins, and founder of the Crush the Rush brand. She helps women create simple scaleable offers and systems to grow to multiple 6-figures.