M&A attorney Jessika Graham joins Carrie Kerpen to break down what founders need to know before an exit, from getting your contracts and IP in order to choosing the right attorney, understanding what you're signing, protecting your leverage, and why ChatGPT should never replace real legal counsel during a transaction.This episode is sponsored by Jessika Graham. Jessika Graham is an M&A attorney who works closely with female founders on the sell side, helping them understand the deal, protect their interests, and move through the sale process with clarity.

Connect with Jessika on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgrahamesq/

2:23 - Jessica's Path Into Law3:00 - From Bankruptcy to Transactional Law5:56 - Finding Her Place in M&A8:14 - Championing Female Founders11:26 - What Makes or Breaks a Deal13:21 - Hiring the Right M&A Attorney16:06 - EBITDA & Educating on Instagram18:35 - ChatGPT in Legal20:36 - Privilege, Trust & Walking Through Documents21:50 - The Missing Link in Legal23:13 - Transparent Pricing24:55 - Final Advice for Female Founders

Ingrid Zapata Read joins Carrie Kerpen to share how she built Working Momkind into a community of more than 250,000 moms, stepped into a new chapter, and later realized the brand, audience, and partnerships she had built were valuable enough to sell.

This episode is sponsored by:

Luminary, a global professional community where founders, investors, and professionals come together to learn, connect, and grow. Use code WHISPER10 for 10% off your first 12 months of membership at www.weareluminary.com.

The Whisper Group helps women founders get exit-ready by connecting them with experienced exited entrepreneurs for the strategy, guidance, and support they need to prepare for a successful exit. Learn more at www.wearethewhispergroup.com.

1:17 - Meet Ingrid Zapata Reid

3:16 - Building Working Momkind

7:32 - Growing the Private Community

9:17 - Monetizing & Becoming the Queen of Pivoting

14:30 - Deciding to Sell

19:48 - Valuing the Asset

22:23 - The Deal & Partnership with Trish

25:00 - What's Next for Ingrid

Carrie Kerpen sits down with Jessica Zweig to talk about building SimplyBe., hitting burnout, and choosing an exit that gave her freedom. Jessica shares how she negotiated with buyers, protected her team, and stepped into her next chapter without apologizing for wanting more.

4:30 - Building SimplyBe

8:02 - Burnout and the Decision to Sell

11:52 - The Egypt Trip and Mindset Shift

14:48 - Negotiating the Hawk Media Deal

22:06 - Life After the Exit

25:59 - Building the Feminine Frequency Business School

29:24 - Closing Thoughts