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She Thinks Big®

Andrea Liebross - Smart strategy + real life: for women growing businesses that integrate with life, not compete with it.andrealiebross.com

Ready to grow a results-driven business that actually fits your life — not fights it?


The She Thinks Big Podcast delivers strategic insights, big-thinking frameworks, and no-fluff advice for unapologetically ambitious women entrepreneurs who want sustainable success.


Hosted by Andrea Liebross — business coach, speaker, life integration architect, and bestselling author — this show brings you practical tools and proven strategies to grow your business with clarity, confidence, and real freedom.


Yes, it might sound cliché to say “life and business go hand-in-hand” — but Andrea means it. She doesn't just coach around your business goals. She helps you build a business that supports your actual, real, beautifully messy life.


If you're ready to stop compartmentalizing and start leading with strategy and sanity, you're in the right place.


New episodes every Tuesday.


Subscribe now and start thinking bigger about what’s possible — in your business and in your life.


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Episodes

How to Activate Visionary Mode and Own Your Role as the Big Thinker

As a business owner, you’re meant to be a visionary. It’s the role that makes you function as CEO in not just title, but also function. Without this role, your business will go nowhere. So if you’re a visionary (or one in the making) who finds herself bogged down by daily tasks, this is your wake-up call to claim your role. In this miniseries finale on She Thinks Big , you’ll discover what it means to fully step into the top role of the visionary for your business. I’ll reveal how it allows your...

Jul 01, 202519 minEp. 231

Why Leadership Is the Key to Growing Beyond You

If you want to step fully into your power as CEO, you must lead, not just keep the wheels turning in your business. This is where things really start to shift and where you start to realize how powerful your influence can be as a business owner. But leadership isn't just about giving orders. It's about setting the tone, shaping the culture, and defining the direction of your business. Yet many entrepreneurs get stuck in the weeds of managing, overlooking, or misunderstanding their critical role ...

Jun 24, 202518 minEp. 230

Why the Manager Role Is Crucial to Business Growth

You’ve gone from doing everything yourself to hiring a team to help you in your small business. Yet, you still feel overwhelmed and wonder why. There’s a gap in your business–a missing role that allows you to truly lead but one that also too often gets overlooked. You’re missing a manager, my friend. Without this layer, you’ll never unlock your business’s true growth potential or gain the freedom you crave as a CEO. In part two of this four-part miniseries on She Thinks Big , you’ll learn what i...

Jun 17, 202520 minEp. 229

How to Build a Team That Stops Needing You for Everything

Are you doing all the things in your business—and feeling like one more email question, tech hiccup, or content scheduling update might just send you over the edge? If your to-do list feels like an endless game of whack-a-mole, it’s probably because you’re stuck in the doer trap. And you’re not alone. In this first episode of our new four-part miniseries on She Thinks Big , you’ll learn about the common trap that “doer CEOs” fall into. I’ll reveal the crucial mindset difference between doers, im...

Jun 10, 202520 minEp. 228

From Passive Listening to Massive Action: How Tiffany Berland Transformed Her Life & Business

Are you consuming podcast after podcast, waiting for the “aha” moment that finally gets you into gear—but still stuck in place? Tiffany Berland was, too. Until one summer when she decided enough was enough. Despite juggling a chaotic home life, running an interior design business, and raising three kids, Tiffany took a chance on herself. She signed up for the Design Your Ideal Summer workshop… and never looked back. That single step helped her shift from just surviving each day to intentionally ...

Jun 03, 202544 minEp. 227

Interested to Invested: Automate Follow-Up That Still Feels Personal

Following up with leads doesn’t have to feel awkward, exhausting, or like a full-time job. When you’ve got the right system in place, it can run smoothly, and still feel personal. In this final episode of the Interested to Invested series on She Thinks Big , we’re going beyond templates and one-off follow-up emails. You’ll learn how to automate your follow-up process without sacrificing the human connection that actually moves leads forward. I’ll walk you through my value readiness matrix to hel...

May 27, 202519 minEp. 226

Interested to Invested: What to Say When a Lead Ghosts You

Ever feel that awkward silence after a promising consultation with a potential client? The struggle in the follow-up is real. But with my signature BIG follow-up method, you can shift from feeling like you're chasing clients to confidently leading the conversation. In part two of this Interested to Invested series on She Thinks Big , you’ll learn the three components of the BIG follow-up method to craft powerful messages in the days and weeks after the initial exchange. I’ll teach you exactly wh...

May 20, 202523 minEp. 225

Interested to Invested: 3 Reasons Leads Go Quiet After Showing Interest

You’ve just ended another consultation call with a potential client who seemed interested but hesitant. You fear it’s another “maybe” situation with follow-ups that don’t receive an answer. At this point, you’re beyond tired of “maybes” and following up only to get ghosted. So how can you reduce follow-up fatigue and get more of your ideal clients onboard? Introducing “Interested to Invested: The No-Ghosting Follow-Up System” which is a three-part series that tackles the frustrating phenomenon o...

May 13, 202529 minEp. 224

Five Principles That Helped Me Buy Back My Time

Are you over the endless revisions, the constant problem-dumping, and the time-wasting tasks that keep you stuck in the weeds? Then let’s change that, because scaling your business shouldn’t require sacrificing your sanity. I’m sharing the five principles from Dan Martell’s Buy Back Your Time that have completely changed the way I work, hire, and lead. I’ve implemented them in my own business, and now my clients use them too, because they work. I believe in them so much that I created short vide...

May 06, 202519 minEp. 223

How to Use "Let Them Theory" to Reclaim Control as a Business Owner

Ever feel like you get caught in an emotional whirlwind because of other people's actions or behaviors? Perhaps it left you feeling drained and frustrated as a result. Instead of feeling victimized or trying to manipulate external forces, you can reclaim your power and ownership. With the “Let Them Theory,” a recent Mel Robbins book (inspired by Cassie Phillips’ poem and viral movement), let’s flip the script so you can take back control by shifting your focus inward. In this episode of She Thin...

Apr 29, 202523 minEp. 222

Before You Think Big About Your Business, Get Real About Where You Are

Do you know where you are right now? Without knowing that, you can’t get to where you want to go without knowing your current location. Whether you feel stuck, crave more, or are just ready for a shift for whatever reason, taking inventory of where you are now and accurately pinpointing it is the first real step toward change. In this episode of She Thinks Big , you’ll discover three key places you might be starting from. I’ll also reveal the most common signs that show you’re now owning or full...

Apr 22, 202547 minEp. 221

Think Big Framework: 6 Steps to Reclaim Your Time, Energy, and Confidence

Every entrepreneur has their own unique business. Your business is different from even others in the same industry as you. Yet, every business has one thing in common: they all go through the same cycles repeatedly. The key to seeing growth is how you navigate those cycles, and after observing client businesses for several years now, I’ve created a six-step framework designed to help you move forward as you grow and scale. Introducing…the Think Big Framework, a roadmap to align your business wit...

Apr 15, 202520 minEp. 220

How Your Goals & Support Needs Evolve with Your Business with Whitney Vredenburgh

Have you ever thought, “Once X happens, everything will fall into place in my business?” Not to be the bearer of “bad news” or rain on parades, but businesses are always evolving and with that evolution comes new challenges to replace the old ones. But like my guest Whitney Vredenburgh says, that’s not a bad thing. New challenges represent pathways to help you grow and scale your business and evolve as a business owner and CEO. With the scaling of her home design and staging business (which is a...

Apr 08, 202550 minEp. 219

Why You Should Hire a Coach Outside of Your Industry with Amanda Arcone

“Should I hire a coach inside or outside my industry?” With so many coaches available, this question comes up a lot. Industry-specific coaches can help you nail down the systems and processes of your business while outside coaches can help you develop the business concepts and mindset that engineer growth. As owner of an interior designing business, Amanda Arcone felt she needed support and perspective from a professional who wasn’t in the industry. So she called me and got to experience first-h...

Apr 01, 202545 minEp. 218

You Deserve More Than ‘You’re Doing Great’—Here’s How to Get It

You don’t need to go it alone as a big thinker. Yet we women tend to be hesitant about asking for support in making things happen for ourselves. Thankfully, that didn’t stop Jill Hart of Silver Pathways . She didn’t know quite what to do with her big thinking idea to transform her real estate consulting business in a new direction, so she booked a call with me. And over time, by working together, we turned her vision into something amazing! In this episode of She Thinks Big you’ll learn how Jill...

Mar 25, 202522 minEp. 217

Breaking Free from the Mental Load and Finding Balance

From the moment you wake up to the moment you crash at night, you’re constantly shifting between roles. The mental load is exhausting, and somewhere in the shuffle, it feels like there’s no time left for you. And despite giving your all, it can still feel like you’re falling short in every area. So how do you stop breaking your life into separate pieces and start feeling more in control? In this episode of She Thinks Big , we’re diving into the four shifts you go through every day and why this p...

Mar 18, 202517 minEp. 216

How to Boost Revenue by Thinking Beyond Revenue

When you think about growing your business, what immediately comes to mind? Most likely, it’s money–specifically revenue. You brainstorm and implement strategies in pursuit of more money. But rather than directly chasing revenue, let’s subtly shift the emphasis onto something that’ll better foster your business’s long-term sustainability instead. In this episode of She Thinks Big , you’ll learn the key to sustainable business growth and experience a shift in the way you think about goals that’ll...

Mar 11, 202520 minEp. 215

How to Create the Time and Space You Need to Think Bigger

You know those war movies where the losing side of a battle retreats? Most wouldn’t consider that kind of retreat a positive thing. Yet when you think about it, the characters who make that call are giving themselves (and the others fighting) permission to pause, regroup, and strategize. Members of the Runway to Freedom Mastermind enjoy a different kind of retreating that offers a similar purpose. As an entrepreneur and CEO, these retreats can propel you forward. So let’s talk about this concept...

Mar 04, 202519 minEp. 214

How to Hold an Effective Team Meeting as a Big Thinker

Are meetings you frequent too frequent, too long, or too time-wasting? If you’ve walked away from meetings often feeling like nothing of note was accomplished, there are things you can do as a big-thinking CEO to ensure you’ll have better, more effective team meetings where stuff gets done. In this episode of She Thinks Big , you’ll learn clear strategies for how to run shorter and smarter meetings while still making them meaningful and impactful. I’ll also reveal why big thinkers suck at having...

Feb 25, 202522 minEp. 213

How Stating Your Vision Out Loud Impacts Your Goals

In business, we often want to skip right to the action. We think that if someone would just give us a blueprint, then we can make it work and be successful. But that skips over a vital step. Without having a clear vision first, you’ll go nowhere. Using the simple yet transformative practice of stating your vision out loud, you can boost the potential of your success even further, especially when you combine it with a couple of other powerful modalities. In this episode of She Thinks Big , you’ll...

Feb 18, 202520 minEp. 212

The Hidden Benefits of Business Coaching for You & Your Family

The greatest, most loving gifts don’t always come in a pretty box or wrapped in a bow. You’re showing love when you invest in the great gift of coaching for yourself. As you transform into the version of you that coaching helps create, you’re also offering calmness, confidence, presence, and more to your spouse and family around you. Don’t believe me? In this episode of She Thinks Big , you’ll hear some of the incredible stories from the spouses of my clients about the transformations they’ve wi...

Feb 11, 202516 minEp. 211

How Little Quits Sabotage Success at Every Stage of Your Business

Sometimes, it’s the little things. They can make everything sweet or muck things up. I learned a concept a long time ago that, if you’re unaware, can sabotage your success at different stages of your business. It’s a thing I call “little quits.” In this episode of the She Thinks Big podcast, you’ll learn what little quits are and how they show up in your life and business. I’ll use examples to share what they look like at the start-up, growth, and scale phases of your business and show you how t...

Feb 04, 202522 minEp. 210

Bridging the Gap Between Thinking Big and Taking Big Actions

Big thinking is easy. You can daydream about grand ideas all day long, but taking action on that thinking can often feel like a hurdle. So if you struggle to take big action that actually makes an impact or moves the needle on your dream, then buckle in and listen up! In this episode of the She Thinks Big podcast, you’ll learn how to close the gap between your big thinking ideas and taking big action. I’ll teach you what happens when you don’t turn your big thinking into action, what’s holding y...

Jan 28, 202518 minEp. 209

Why Progress Feels Slow and How to Fix It

Do you ever think to yourself in frustration, “Why can’t I just figure this out?!” As entrepreneurs, we’re used to trying on different hats and often think we should be able to manage ourselves and discover how to make all things click for us. But there’s a reason why you can’t totally manage yourself or figure everything out on your own. In this episode of the She Thinks Big podcast, you’ll learn why trying to manage yourself is a trap and an almost impossible task. I’ll teach you why you feel ...

Jan 21, 202515 minEp. 208

How to Get Past Dreading Sunday Nights & Own Them Instead

There’s a feeling that comes when the clock hits a certain point on Sunday. Many working people feel a sense of dread. Women business owners get hit with it hard due to the many responsibilities they have inside and outside their business. If you’re one of them, instead of continuing to feel like Sunday nights suck, let’s change perspective and figure out how you can make them something to look forward to instead. In this episode of the She Thinks Big podcast, you’ll learn why so many people don...

Jan 14, 202517 minEp. 207

Accountability Myths That Are Holding You Back in Business

Accountability is so misunderstood. People often think it means more restriction when it actually gives you more freedom. And you might be skeptically thinking “How?” right now, so let’s dive into it! In this episode of She Thinks Big , you’ll learn what accountability really means and how it impacts your level of success. Through expert perspectives and client stories, I’ll reveal why accountability is liberating and one of the most powerful things you can practice for yourself. 3:29 - What acc...

Jan 07, 202517 minEp. 206

How to Regain Control of Your Life When You Can’t Catch a Break

How often do you find yourself thinking, “I just can’t seem to catch a break?” We’ve all had those weeks when it seems like everything goes wrong and the universe is out to get us. Sometimes it drags on you, and you start to wonder if it’ll ever end! It can, and I want to help you break the cycle. In this episode of She Thinks Big , you’ll learn about a three-step approach that can help you process your experiences and regain control when you feel stuck in a loop. I’ll also reveal what’s really ...

Dec 31, 202429 min

How to Make Decisions From a Place of Abundance Instead of Scarcity

“What if it doesn’t work out? What if my circumstances change? What if people don’t like it?” These are the kinds of questions that pop up when you’re worried about making the wrong decision. You desperately want to make it easier on yourself instead, feel more confident in your choices, and stop second-guessing yourself all the time! But you can’t help getting that anxious feeling when the time comes for the “big” decision. However, you can fix this! If you want to free yourself from the anxiet...

Dec 24, 202434 min

Mindfulness and Big Thinking: How Being Present Fuels Success

We want to be part of what’s going on during the holidays. We want to be present in our personal lives and the lives of our loved ones. Yet we often get so focused on what’s next and forget to take stock of what’s happening right now. And there’s another issue: we might also have the wrong ideas about what it really means to be in the present moment. So it’s time for a renewed perspective! In this episode of She Thinks Big , you’ll learn how to be present on a deep level. I’ll discuss the effect...

Dec 17, 202448 min

Why Putting Client Work First Is Costing You Big Opportunities

Happy clients mean steady income, right? Naturally, you want to keep clients satisfied, but is focusing solely on immediate client work holding you back from even bigger opportunities? It may sound counterintuitive, but prioritizing short-term gains can sometimes prevent you from unlocking long-term financial success. In this episode of She Thinks Big , you’ll discover six surprising reasons why constantly putting clients first might actually cost you more than you realize. Plus, I’ll share four...

Dec 10, 202422 minEp. 205
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