61: Building A Women's Business

61: Building A Women's Business

From Conversations for Couples by Conversations for Couples

April 9, 2026 · 31 min · Episode 61

About this episode

Carla Biesinger discusses the parallels between building a business and a relationship, emphasizing financial independence and intentionality.

What does building a business have in common with building a relationship? More than you'd think. Carla Biesinger is a business mentor and Instagram marketing expert who helps women create profitable online businesses — and she's coached over 10,000 clients worldwide to do it. Based in Lisbon, Portugal, Carla's journey started in Buenos Aires, where she co-built the city's #1 restaurant on TripAdvisor with her then-boyfriend — only to walk away with $12,000 after five years of work. That moment became her turning point: she would never be financially dependent again. Today, Carla teaches women how to grow on Instagram, build an email list, and sell without feeling pushy — so they can create real income on their own terms. Julie and David Bulitt talk with Carla about what it takes to rebuild after a relationship and a business fall apart at the same time, why financial independence matters in relationships, and how the same intentionality required to grow a business is the same intentionality every couple needs. What You'll Learn: How to grow on Instagram without a big following Instagram Stories vs. feed posts — what actually drives sales Building an email list that converts How…

People in this episode

Hosts: Julie Bulitt, David Bulitt

Guest: Carla Biesinger

Topics covered

  • business building
  • financial independence
  • Instagram marketing
  • entrepreneurship
  • relationship growth

Keywords

  • business mentor
  • Instagram growth
  • email list
  • authentic selling
  • women entrepreneurship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TripAdvisor

Places: Lisbon, Buenos Aires

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