Digital Marketing Institute Podcast | #132 Practical Lessons from Female Founders

In this special episode of the DMI Podcast made for International Women’s Day in March, we invited guest host Taz Kelleher to speak with two fascinating women: Areej AbuAli, founder of Women in Tech SEO, and Maeve Kneafsey, entrepreneur, host of the Transform Gov podcast, and longtime leader in digital and public sector innovation. They share practical lessons from building communities, scaling businesses, securing funding, and leading with clarity in a fast-moving industry. This conversation is full of grounded advice about confidence, decision-making, community building, and the shift that AI is creating for founders. Top 3 tips from Areej & Maeve: 1. Be decisive and stop waiting for perfect conditions: Progress comes from action, not from over analysis. 2. Push yourself forward: Say yes to opportunities, speak on stages, and treat visibility as core to leadership. 3. Build and invest in community: The right network accelerates your business, your learning, and your confidence. Follow Follow Taz Kelleher at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-kelleher-678759188/ Follow Areej AbuAli at https://www.linkedin.com/in/areejabuali/ Follow Maeve Kneafsey at https://www.linkedin.com/in/maevekneafsey/ Follow and learn with the Digital Marketing Institute at https://digitalmarketinginstitute.com/resources ------------------------ If you are interested in hearing more, subscribe here or follow us on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2YHVbA5 Are you interested in becoming a DMI Member? Check out the link for more info: https://bit.ly/3rhXQg7 About the Digital Marketing Institute The global standard in digital marketing certification! The Digital Marketing Institute delivers unparalleled learning experiences. Gain an internationally recognized digital marketing certification. Develop your digital skills and advance your marketing career. Learn world-class knowledge. Develop skills in key marketing disciplines. From PPC to SEO, Analytics, Social Media, AI, and more.