Episode Description
In this lively and honest episode, Liz Theresa welcomes Beth Mazza, serial entrepreneur, author, and co-founder of Female Mavericks. Beth Mazza opens up about her journey as a mom of four, her multiple business exits, and how she uses her experience to empower women entrepreneurs. The conversation dives into family, authenticity, social media, missed moment mom stories, and a passion for practical support for women in business—including her new book, Entrepreneur Like a MOTHER. (Get the book on their website for 10% off when you use code MAVERICK10 and receive a bundle of bonus goodies.) You’ll leave this episode feeling inspired, motivated, and ready to embrace the real (and sometimes messy) side of entrepreneurship.
Meet Beth
Beth Mazza founded Ashton Partners and Clermont Partners, and with Victoria Sivrais built and sold consulting firms worth $35 million. Featured in Forbes and Crain’s 40 Under 40, she now leads The Female Maverick. Their book, Entrepreneur Like a Mother, publishes with Wiley in September. More here: https://femalemavericks.com/
Show Notes
- 00:00: Liz Theresa introduces Beth Mazza, and they dive into Beth’s background as a mom of four and three-time entrepreneur who’s exited two consulting firms.
- 00:52: Beth Mazza shares about her upcoming book, Entrepreneur Like a Mother (co-written with her business partner, Victoria), and why she champions women building businesses.
- 01:37: Integrating motherhood and entrepreneurship: Beth Mazza recounts starting her first business just before adopting her son and shares how her children grew up seeing her as a founder.
- 02:35: What her kids are up to now—and gratitude for helping them avoid student debt.
- 04:43: Exiting her first company—Beth Mazza explains how being raised in a family of entrepreneurs framed her approach to building sellable businesses.
- 06:23: The unique challenges of scaling and selling service businesses.
- 07:02: Liz Theresa and Beth Mazza swap stories about growing up in entrepreneurial families, the differences between service and product businesses, and what shaped their choices.
- 08:46: Handy-woman talk: tools, chickens, and showing the “real stuff” on social media.
- 10:52: Authenticity vs. AI-filtered lives on social media—why it’s important to showcase the messy and unfiltered parts.
- 11:39: The story behind Beth Mazza’s business exits, her relationship with co-author Victoria, and the journey to writing the book together.
- 14:00: Dreaming big, manifesting success, and the dynamic of Beth and Victoria’s partnership.
- 16:26: Candid stories about motherhood, missed “milestone” moments (and how the kids remember them differently!), and keeping it real with family.
- 21:03: Swapping “mom fail” party stories—missing out, handling emergencies, and being honest about the messier side.
- 22:43: Female Mavericks—how the nonprofit was born from mentoring and their mission to give away practical resources.
- 23:53: About the Female Mavericks course: 10-minute modules, practical templates, and real-life action steps for aspiring women entrepreneurs.
- 24:45: Mindset vs. action—the importance of both in building a business.
- 25:53: Why authenticity matters, and why women often still face imposter feelings—even after major successes.
- 28:33: On practical skills, theater backgrounds, and the benefits of knowing how to DIY.
- 31:13: All about the book, Entrepreneur Like a Mother, and how to get the bonus course and workbook by purchasing directly from Female Mavericks’ website.
- 34:46: Female Mavericks is a nonprofit mission, aiming to help 10,000 women become 7-figure entrepreneurs—why this impact matters more than profit.
- 36:00: Women now start 50% of new businesses in the US; stats on the changing workforce.
- 37:03: Book and movie talk: discussing the ending of Yesteryear, book-to-film adaptations, and script doctor dreams.
- 38:02: How to find Beth Mazza, Female Mavericks, and get access to their resources and book.
Links & Resources
- Female Mavericks Website
- Buy Entrepreneur Like a Mother and get the bonus workbook + course (use code MAVERICK10 to save 10%!)
- Instagram: @FemaleMavericks
- LinkedIn: Female Mavericks
- Contact: Reach out through the website for mentoring, questions, or support
