The Trades Accelerator: Women Leading Business Innovation

Episode 39: Jump and Build the Parachute: Lessons from the Entrepreneurial Edge

Dana Staszkiewicz and Melanie Sloane Season 2 Episode 39

In this episode, we sit down with Madison Staszkiewicz—entrepreneur, mom, and someone who’s figured out a whole lot by doing the hard things first. Madison shares how she built her first business from a one-room space, what she learned through selling it, and how that experience led to starting something completely new. We talk about the pressure to “have it all together,” why balance isn’t always the goal, and how trusting your gut (even when it’s scary) can open the right doors.

This conversation is real, unpolished, and full of the kind of insight that only comes from showing up, doing the work, and learning as you go. Whether you’re growing a business, thinking about a pivot, or just trying to breathe in between it all—this one’s for you.


Note: For the best audio experience, we recommend listening to this episode with earphones. Don’t forget to follow us on our social media accounts, as well as our hosts' social media accounts:


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Melanie Sloane:

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