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“AI cannot read the room. Right.They don't know what mood or mode that your executive is working within right now or what element.”
In this episode of Startups in Stilettos, we dive into one of the most valuable—and limited—resources every founder faces: time. Carlyn Bushman sits down with operations expert Gwendolyn, founder of Your Virtual Admin Expert, to unpack what it really takes to lead at your highest level without burning out in the process.
From her years supporting C-suite executives to building her own business, Gwendolyn shares how even top leaders get stuck in the weeds—not because they lack vision, but because they lack the right support systems. Together, they explore the true meaning of delegation, and why clarity, communication, and trust are the real game changers.
What We Talked About:
The Importance of Executive Support [2:41]
Delegation vs. Abdication [9:38]
AI in Executive Support [12:53]
The Delegation Advantage [16:22]
First Steps for Founders [31:20]
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Gwendolyn Young on LinkedIn
Gwendolyn Young Entreprenista
Connect with Carlyn:
@carlynbushmanconsulting on Instagram
Carlyn Bushman on LinkedIn
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Guests
Gwendolyn Young
Hosts
Carlyn Bushman
Carlyn Bushman is a seasoned business consultant, entrepreneur, and advocate for female founders. She founded POP Business Academy to empower women entrepreneurs with tools for building sustainable, profitable businesses. As CEO of Carlyn Bushman Consulting, she specializes in helping product- and service-based business owners navigate financials, marketing, and growth strategies. With extensive corporate experience, Carlyn, a mom in a blended family and lifelong learner, has been featured on Good Morning America and in Times Square. She's here to help you make money and stay in business.
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