Ep. 11. Build Backwards: Scaling, Selling, and Closing the Exit Gap with Carrie Kerpen

Ep. 11. Build Backwards: Scaling, Selling, and Closing the Exit Gap with Carrie Kerpen

On this episode of F3: Female Forward Finance, Jill Faherty Lloyd sits down with Carrie Kerpen, co-founder and CEO of The Whisper Group and exited co-founder of Likeable Media. Jill and Carrie explore what it takes to turn a business into life-changing wealth, and why so few women make it across the finish line. Carrie shares how she built Likeable from a wedding-day idea into a nationally recognized agency, then spent eight years engineering it to sell by taking herself out of the day-to-day. She breaks down the seven tenets of a highly sellable business, the psychology of exiting before you're "dead inside," and the very real cost of the questions you don’t ask during due diligence. The conversation also takes a closer look at the exit gap: why fully female-founded businesses represent less than 1% of total exits, and what women owners can do about it starting on the day they open their doors. For founders building toward a future transaction, or anyone thinking more seriously about what their business is worth, don’t miss this important episode.

Ep. 10. Ownership, Risk, and the Stories That Last: Investing in Women, Culture, and Legacy with Jenna Segal

On this episode of F3: Female Forward Finance, Jill Faherty Lloyd sits down with Jenna Segal, Emmy, Tony, and Clio Award-winning producer, impact investor, and founder of Gatherer Enterprises. Together, they explore how capital shapes culture, and why ownership matters more than ever. From Broadway and women’s sports to art collecting and venture investing, Jenna shares how she approaches risk, chooses what to back, and builds a legacy rooted in amplifying women’s voices. The conversation reframes investing as a way to document history, expand access, and ensure the right stories endure. For women building businesses, deploying capital, or thinking more intentionally about ownership, impact, and legacy, this episode is essential listening.

Ep. 9. Built, Broken, Rebuilt: What Founders Learn About Power, Money, and Themselves with Jodi Neuhauser

On this episode of F3: Female Forward Finance, Jill Faherty Lloyd sits down with Jodi Neuhauser, four-time founder and CEO, to explore what it means to build, lose, and rebuild with intention. From venture-backed growth and failed exits to bootstrapping and policy influence, Jodi shares the hard-earned lessons that only come from being in the arena. Jill and Jodi transcend strategy to address identity, ownership, and the role money plays in shaping access, influence, and systemic change. Together, they unpack how women can reimagine capital as a tool they direct with purpose and intention. This episode is for women building businesses, navigating inflection points, and learning to put real power behind change.

Ep. 8. Love, Liquidity, and Letting Go: How the Hardest Decisions Shape Our Financial Futures with Libby Leffler, Founder & CEO of First

On this episode of F3: Female Forward Finance, Jill Faherty Lloyd speaks with Libby Leffler, founder and CEO of First, the leading consumer legal platform modernizing prenuptial agreements.

Ep. 7. Master Class in Building, Selling, and Wealth Planning for Founders with Stephanie Kirkpatrick

Hear Stephanie Kirkpatrick, FinTech founder and product leader, share her journey building and selling startups, including Orum’s recent acquisition by Stripe. You’ll gain practical tips on maximizing business value, personal wealth and planning for life after an exit, with special insights for female founders. The discussion covers fundraising, financial strategies, and the importance of values and support networks for entrepreneurs.