Carrie Kerpen

The Whisper Group

Carrie Kerpen is the founder and CEO of The Whisper Group, the #1 Exit Readiness Advisory Practice for Women-Owned Businesses. Prior to launching The Whisper Group, Carrie cofounded Likeable Media, one of the world’s first social marketing agencies, which was named the 6th Best Place To Work in New York City.

After successfully navigating the sale of Likeable to a 1200-person technology firm, 10Pearls, in 2021 Carrie researched The Exit Gap, producing an annual report on the disparities in exit values of female-led companies . She went on to build The Whisper Group, the only community dedicated exclusively to exited female founders. She is the author of WORK IT: Secrets For Success From The Boldest Women In Business and THE WHISPER WAY: The Secret Formula For Women Entrepreneurs To Scale and Sell For Life-Changing Money, as well as the host of The Exit Whisperer, a podcast featuring exited female founders. Carrie is also a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), and lives in Port Washington, New York with her husband, her three children, and her dog Homer.

How to Actually Read Your P&L (And What to Look For)

A practical guide to turning your profit and loss statement into a real decision-making tool.

Finance
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5/16/2026
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What I'd Tell My Pre-Kids Founder Self About Scaling

Growth looks different on the other side of motherhood. These founders share what they wish they'd known earlier about scaling, sustainability, and the village that makes it all possible.

5/8/2026
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The Systems That Make My Business Work as a Mom

Forget hustle culture. These mom-founders built intentional systems like time-blocked calendars to outsourced meal prep, that let them lead their businesses and show up for their families.

5/8/2026
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What Founders Really Pay Themselves at Every Stage

A transparent look at founder compensation and how it actually evolves as your business grows.

Finance
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4/16/2026
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Grants
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4/1/2026
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Grants
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3/1/2026
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Grants
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2/1/2026
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5 Ways Community Can Be Your Greatest Visibility Strategy

Discover 5 ways community can become your most powerful visibility strategy and help women founders grow their brand, credibility, and opportunities.

Community
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1/31/2026
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Business Strategy
Grants
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1/1/2026
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Grants
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12/1/2025
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Grants
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11/1/2025
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Marketing
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2/3/2025
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Business Strategy

Why Your Personal Brand is Your Greatest Business Asset

Discover how personal branding can transform your business journey from Stephanie Cartin, co-founder of Socialfly and Entreprenista.

Business Strategy
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12/19/2024
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10/18/2023
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