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Skytale InsightsPlatform Perspectives | Alyssa Rapp of Empower: Integration, Leadership, and the Future of AestheticsIn the first installment of our Platform Perspectives series, Annie Robertson Hockey, President and Head of Management Consulting at Skytale Group, interviews Alyssa Rapp, CEO of Empower Aesthetics, a Shore Capital Partners portfolio company. Alyssa shares how her unique journey across entrepreneurship, private equity-backed healthcare services, and the public markets has shaped her approach to leadership and integration in the aesthetics space.The conversation explores her time leading companies like Surgical Solutions, how she became involved in Empower, and the key factors she believes are driving the future of aesthetics. Alyssa also offers insights on what it...2025-07-1042 min
FACEit with Dr. GLeading with Purpose: The Female CEO Journey with Alyssa RappDr. Gretchen Frieling and Alyssa Rapp discuss her journey into becoming a CEO.Follow Alyssa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alyssajrapp/?hl=enCheck out our Medical Aesthetics practices in MA! https://gfacemd.com/Follow us on Instagram and TikTok! Instagram: @gfacemdTikTok: @gfacemdShop our skincare line! https://www.soyier.com/2025-06-1040 min
Munch My Benson: A Law & Order: SVU Podcast22 - Matricide by Proxy (S5E23 Bound)Adam's Paternity Leave continues, so we'll re-release a stunt-casty ep with some pretty left turns. Patreon payments are frozen for the time being. A few resourceful new Munchies have figured out a work-around where you can join as a free member and upgrade from there to a paid account which charges you for one month and unlocks the back catalog behind the respective tier of the paywall. After that first payment, you won't be charged again until we're dropping new content (which we'll warn everyone is coming), so if you want more of this it can be had, along...2025-04-2854 min
Medical Spa InsiderMSS Speaker Highlight: Cole, Williams, Dr. Rivkin, Rapp, Cirese, HiltonIn this Medical Spa Show speakers series, we hear from Sara Cole, AGACNP-BC, CANS, Siren Medical Spa; Chakika Williams, DNP-L, MBA/HCM, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, FPA, SkyRose Rejuvenation Clinic & Spa; Alexander Rivkin, MD, Westside Aesthetics; Alyssa Rapp, Empower Aesthetics; Georgia Cirese, RN, CANS, CLT, Gorgeous Aesthetic Bar; Jenna Hilton, PA-C, Vibrant Skin Bar. They share their biggest wins, lessons learned, and must-know insights for conference attendees. Don’t miss their sessions at Medical Spa Show 2025, from April 10 - 13, 2025!
Sara Cole, AGACNP-BC, CANS
Saturday, April 12: 10:10 - 10:35 a.m. | The Psychology Behind Your Best Consultation
Sunday, April 13: 9 - 10:3...2025-03-2828 min
The Record News and SportsAlyssa Rapp - Skokie SchoolAlyssa Rapp - Skokie School by The Record North Shore2025-03-1701 minThe Record News and SportsAlyssa Rapp - OpeningAlyssa Rapp - Opening by The Record North Shore2025-03-1701 minThe Record News and SportsAlyssa Rapp - Teachers concernsAlyssa Rapp - Teachers concerns by The Record North Shore2025-03-1701 minThe Record News and SportsAlyssa Rapp - Progressive educationAlyssa Rapp - Progressive education by The Record North Shore2025-03-1702 minThe Record News and SportsAlyssa Rapp - ClosingAlyssa Rapp - Closing by The Record North Shore2025-03-1702 minThe Record News and SportsAlyssa Rapp - Mental healthAlyssa Rapp - Mental health by The Record North Shore2025-03-1702 min
The Corner SeriesGrowing a Pure-Play Med Spa, with Alyssa Rapp and Logan PittsMed spas are rapidly becoming the front door to healthcare, and Empower Aesthetics has put out the welcome mat.Partnering with financial sponsor Shore Capital, Empower’s platform of medical spas are located in Texas and Tennessee and building in the Midwest and upstate New York. With host Geoff Cockrell, Empower’s CEO Alyssa Rapp and Shore’s Logan Pitts share their insights on growing a med spa platform. She attributes Empower’s success to a relentless focus on “pure-play med spa” that offers injectables, lasers, and body contouring. “We’re sticking to our knitting and very clear on what we...2024-12-0322 min
Solomon Partners PresentsShaping the Future of MedSpasAlyssa Rapp, CEO of Empower Aesthetics, discusses her journey and the company's mission to boost confidence through aesthetics. She talks about her firm’s M&A strategy for MedSpas, their support services offered to partners, and shares insights on values-based leadership from her book, Leadership and Life Hacks, in a conversation with Solomon Managing Director, Brad Hildebrand.2024-08-2230 min
QuickHITsLeaders in Healthcare IT: Alyssa Rapp Dive into the world of healthcare leadership with our latest QuickHITs podcast episode featuring the incredible Alyssa Rapp! Listen in as we uncover invaluable insights and strategies from Alyssa: Mom, Wife, Entrepreneur, Executive, Investor, Director, Author, Adjunct Professor, and one of Crain's Chicago's 'Notable Women in Health Care.' From navigating challenges to seizing opportunities, Alyssa shares her expertise and wisdom to inspire and empower all of us. Don't miss out on the conversation!2024-02-1426 min
BEYOND BARRIERSEpisode 250: Being Transparent and Living a Life with No Regrets Featuring Healthwell Acquisition Corp.’s Alyssa RappAs a child gymnast, and later a dancer, Alyssa Rapp, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Healthwell Acquisition Corp., learned early on about discipline. It’s carried her through her life and into her career. As the author of the book, “Leadership and Life Hacks: Insights from a Mom, Wife, Entrepreneur & Executive”, Alyssa shares her insights about getting the best out of your day. Alyssa is a believer that we are all responsible for setting the tone for our days. She makes her needs a priority and puts the oxygen mask on herself first so that she can se...2023-02-0849 min
Charlotte Readers PodcastCode-Breaking Thriller and Writing TipsIn this episode 313, joined by guest host Mark West, we share NYT bestselling author Charlie Lovett’s rollicking new novel The Enigma Affair, a fast-paced thriller that hearkens back to code-breaking secrets in WWII. We also talk about rethinking your assumptions in writing, and we share new writing tips, and more.
Today’s Featured Authors:
Charlie Lovett: Time Stamp: 21:46
In the suspenseful novel The Enigma Affair, a hitman and a small-town librarian solve a mystery while escaping everything from trained killers to explosions to imprisonment. Learn more at https://charlielovett.com/.
Cara Bertoia: Time...2022-11-011h 13
5 Things with Tracy Byrnes5 Things You Need to Know about SPACsSPACs – special purpose acquisition companies – basically are shell companies that raise money through an IPO with the intent of buying another company. Alyssa Rapp, CEO of Heathwell Acquisition Corp, just took her SPAC through that process and now takes us through all the things she learned. It's fascinating and SPACs are here to stay – so take a listen.2021-11-2526 min5 Things with Tracy Byrnes5 Lessons Learned from Launching a SPACSPACs – or special purpose acquisitions companies – seem to be taking over the news headlines these days. But, what exactly is a SPAC and why would someone launch one? Alyssa Rapp, CEO of Healthwell Acquisition Corp, which is a SPAC, tells us all that and more. Even better, she talks about what she learned from the process and how it's applicable to entrepreneurs everywhere.2021-09-2726 min
Potential to Powerhouse: Success Secrets for Women EntrepreneursThe Real Deal on the Ups and Downs of Life as an Entrepreneur with CEO Alyssa RappAlyssa Rapp is a best-selling author and was named one of the most notable women in healthcare by Crain's Chicago. Alyssa's drive as an entrepreneur has landed her in boardrooms with global strategic players in the healthcare services space, and as of 2020, she was appointed to the Illinois Humanities Council and earned her role as the current CEO of Healthwell Acquisition Corp. In this episode, we dive into Alyssa's book, Leadership and Life Hacks, and discuss her new goal of launching a new business venture. We chat about Alyssa's journey as CEO and how she can find...2021-09-0155 min
The IndispensablesAlyssa Rapp: Leadership & Life HacksIn this episode, I talk with the incredible entrepreneur, Alyssa Rapp. At the time of this recording, she was the CEO of Surgical Solutions, a Deerfield-based healthcare company. These days, she's serving as CEO at Healthwell Acquisition Corp. I. Wait until you get to know her--she's incredible.Get Alyssa's book, Leadership & Life Hacks: Insights From A Mom, Wife, Entrepreneur & Executive, on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Life-Hacks-Entrepreneur-Executive/dp/1946633836Learn more about Surgical Solutions at their website: https://surgical-solutions.com/Learn more about Healthwell Acquisition Corp. I at their website: https://healthwellspac.com/2021-08-2645 min
G.T.F.O. The PodcastWhen your Gut tells you to GTFOHave you ever stayed in a life situation too long? You put your situation in "simmer" mode until a defining moment arrived to let you know it was time for your gut to take over and free yourself? Alyssa Rapp, Managing Parter of AJR Ventures, author, mom and executive will share her story on the importance of following your GUT!2021-02-0928 min
Word of Mom RadioLeadership & Life Hacks From Alyssa Rapp on The Mompreneur Model on WoMRadioSince January 2018, Alyssa has served as the CEO of Surgical Solutions, a Chicago-area based Health Care company. Alyssa served as the founder & CEO of Bottlenotes, Inc., the leading interactive media company in the U.S. wine, craft beer, and artisanal spirit industries. 2015-2018, Alyssa served as the Managing Partner at AJR Ventures, a strategic advisory firm. Alyssa is also the Author of Leadership & Life Hacks: Insights from a Mom, Wife, Entrepreneur & Executive. When not immersed in business and civic life, Alyssa loves spending time with her husband, Hal Morris are their two daughters.
Join us on The Mompreneur Model Febrary 3rd 1pmE...2021-02-0430 min
All Business with Jeffrey HayzlettLife Hacks and Lean Carnivores with Alyssa RappMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays from All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett!We're revisiting one of our top episodes from 2020. Alyssa Rapp is a CEO, accomplished businesswoman, and best-selling author. While Alyssa and Jeffrey spoke months before the pandemic hit, one of the big themes of the conversation was pivoting. Alyssa is an expert in changing business models on the fly. She also offered a theory on who survives tough economic times. Lean carnivores. If you want to find out what she meant, listen to the episode.Connect with Alyssa: https://alyssarapp.com/Join...2020-12-2529 min
how to Be global#25 Grenada 🇬🇩: Much more than sea, sun☀️ and sand with Alyssa BierzynskiWelcome to "Let's talk about countries no one talks about"
Today we're virtual traveling to GRENADA 🇬🇩
Grenada is a small, but mighty, country located in the southern Caribbean. Known as the Isle of Spice, a name that represents more than just the nutmeg on the flag, Grenada has a bit of everything: gorgeous beaches, stunning landscapes, beautiful waterfalls, rich history, great food, and warm, friendly people.
Alyssa Bierzynski, aka Alybiz is a Grenadian writer and travel blogger, currently at home in Grenada. She started her blog, Adventures of an Island Girl, in 2011 during m...2020-09-0629 min
ETA Insider PodcastCEO Hacks with Alyssa RappFresh off her new book, Leadership and Life Hacks, Alyssa Rapp joins Brian to talk about her transition from founding and leading every wine drinker’s favorite app, bottlenotes, to moving back to Chicago and takin the reins at Surgical Solutions. Alyssa discusses her “hacks” for learning about the health care services industry, working with an inherited board and juggling family and personal life outside of work. She also speaks about her work at Booth as a lecturer for the capstone class Women as CEOs, Investors and Board Members. Spoiler alert-hacks will only get you so far as Alyssa’s motivati...2020-08-2823 min
🎗️You Winning Life🎗️Ep. 56-Alyssa Rapp: Leadership and Life Hacks: Insights from a Mom, Wife, Entrepreneur & ExecutiveLet us know what you thought about the show!Life long entrepreneurship is an approach I've been learning more about the last few years.This week's guest, Alyssa Rapp, is the perfect example of this.Throughout her career, Alyssa Rapp has not been afraid to ask, Now what?From training as a competitive gymnast to advising startups and running companies, Alyssa has always been used to working her tail off and looking ahead. By the time she added parenthood to the list, she quickly discovered the need to “hack” the system – find ways to wor...2020-08-1340 min
5 Things with Tracy Byrnes5 Things Leaders Should Do to Succeed in the New NormalI spoke with Alyssa Rapp, CEO of Surgical Solutions and author of Leadership & Life Hacks, about the 5 Things leaders need to do now to install confidence and solidarity with their teams.
Says Rapp: “There is no question in my mind that there will be great winners and great losers in businesses as a result of Covid-19." Let's make sure you win.2020-06-0319 min
ContenderCast with Justin HonamanLEADERSHIP & LIFE HACKS :: INSIGHTS FROM A MOM, WIFE, ENTREPRENEUR & EXECUTIVELeadership & Life Hacks is the perfect guidebook for anyone hungry to be more efficient and effective. Alyssa Rapp takes you into the boardroom and into her own home, providing invaluable strategies for everything from leading a meeting with key stakeholders and managing a household, to answering emails and taking colleagues to rock concerts. It’s The 4-Hour Workweek meets Emily Post. Alyssa joins Justin to discuss.2020-05-1826 min
Inside the Glass BoxEpisode 4 - Inside the Glass Box - Alyssa Rapp with Surgical SolutionsMeet Alyssa Rapp, CEO of Surgical Solutions.
In this episode Alyssa discusses:
- operating a healthcare business on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic;
- understanding the differences between running venture-capital-backed startup vs. a private-equity-backed operating company; and,
- balancing the multifaceted life of a mom, wife and executive.
Alyssa is an accomplished author, Stanford Lecturer and CEO of a 200+ employee company. She also previously co-founded and operated the Silicon Valley startup Bottlenotes.
Her recent book is titled, "Leadership & Life Hacks: Insights From...2020-05-0424 min
The Golden MeanEPISODE 111: ALYSSA RAPP - 3:17:20“The value and valor is in the leap…Stop trying to control for perfection, and start trying to control for effort. That’s the one thing we can control in our lives.”
Alyssa Rapp is a wildly successful CEO and entrepreneur - and now the author of the brand new book: Leadership & Life Hacks. On this episode of the Mean, Alyssa talks about the strategies that have made all the difference along her path - and how everyone can apply these simple keys in their own lives!2020-03-1800 min
Peggy Smedley ShowLeadership and Life HacksPeggy and Alyssa Rapp, CEO, Surgical Solutions and author of Leadership and Life Hacks: Insights from a Mom, Wife, Entrepreneur, and Executive, examine how to lead and motivate employees and general life hacks. Rapp doesn’t believe in cutting corners but does encourage blasting through walls. She also shares that breaking bread matters and looking people in the eye over a meal also matters. They also discuss: Life hacks and how to achieve balance. Fear management and the attempt for success. How impact drives motivation. surgical-solutions.com (02.25.20 - #656) IoT, Internet of Th...2020-02-2711 minPeggy Smedley ShowLeadership and Life HacksPeggy and Alyssa Rapp, CEO, Surgical Solutions and author of Leadership and Life Hacks: Insights from a Mom, Wife, Entrepreneur, and Executive, examine how to lead and motivate employees and general life hacks. Rapp doesn’t believe in cutting corners but does encourage blasting through walls. She also shares that breaking bread matters and looking people in the eye over a meal also matters. They also discuss: Life hacks and how to achieve balance. Fear management and the attempt for success. How impact drives motivation. surgical-solutions.com (02.25.20 - #656) IoT, Internet of Th...2020-02-2711 minAll Business with Jeffrey HayzlettLife Hacks and Lean Carnivores with Alyssa RappWho survives tough economic times? Lean carnivores. Alyssa Rapp knows first-hand what it’s like to pivot a business model just before launch. She details that story in-depth in her book Leadership & Life Hacks, while also offering her most poignant hack from the book -- episodic versus daily balance. To find out what that means and why Alyssa says breaking bread matters, listen to this episode of All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett on C-Suite Radio.Buy the book Leadership and Life Hacks on Amazon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...2020-02-1930 min
Upside: The Business Growth Podcast066: Alyssa Rapp on Rebooting CultureThroughout her career, Alyssa Rapp has not been afraid to ask, Now what? From training as a competitive gymnast to advising startups and running companies, she has always been used to working her tail off and looking ahead. By the time she added parenthood to the list, she quickly discovered the need to “hack” the system – find ways to work more efficiently, productively, and achieving at least episodic balance. Alyssa fell in love with her first entrepreneurial idea while studying at Stanford Business School, and, for the better part of the next decade, ran an e-commerce business called Bottlenotes. Partway throug...2020-01-3026 min
ISO The Good Life Show - Food, Wine, Travel & LifestyleAlyssa Rapp of Bottlenotes Alyssa Rapp is the founder and CEO of Bottlenotes, Inc., an online resource in the world of wine dedicated to educating and entertaining wine enthusiasts through newsletters, interactive events, social media platforms, and iPhone apps. Bottlenotes is geared towards new to intermediate wine enthusiasts interested in learning about wine, but is useful for more experienced wine consumers as well. The site was developed as an e-commerce site that pairs users' taste preferences with wine selections and allows users to share tasting notes and exchange reviews with other members. It has been featured in a variety of publications including Wine En...2017-11-2517 min
Stanford GSBHow to Tell the Story of Your BrandAim for “subtle” product pitches, and find ways to bring your brand loyalists face-to-face with each other, says Bottlenotes founder Alyssa Rapp. Read this story: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/how-tell-story-your-brand2015-08-1804 min
Girls Gone Grape Radio002 - Summer Reads For Your Summer SipsShow 002 Quick Guide
From Romance to Education to History to a good old fashion real soap opera..we've got the reads to enjoy with your sips this summer!
The Sommelier's Guide to Wine - Brian H. Smith
Around The World in 80 Sips - Alyssa Rapp
Wine For Women: a guide to buying, pairing and sharing - Leslie S'Brocco
The Best Man - Kristan Higgins
Where I Want To Be; A Wine Country Novel - Cortney Roudebush
Wine & War; The French, the Nazi's and the ballet...2015-06-1009 min
iinnovateAlyssa Rapp, Founder and CEO of Bottlenotes MP3 File| Subscribe via iTunes | Add to del.icio.us Alyssa Rapp is the Founder and CEO of Bottlenotes, an online wine retail business that helps individuals discover and learn about wine. Alyssa started the company while at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where she headed the school's 500-person wine club. In this interview, Alyssa gives key insights on starting and running a hybrid online retail business, talks about her personal and entrepreneurial story for Bottlenotes, and gives leads to the most amazing wine regions in the world. Her goal for Bottlenotes, she says, is to...2008-07-1600 min
Winecast mp3 podcast feedUnfiltered 6 - Bottlenotes & Dover CanyonJeff Lefevere and I return for another podcast after a hiatus of 6 months. We welcome Alyssa Rapp, founder and CEO of Bottlenotes and Mary Baker, owner of Dover Canyon Winery.
00:25 - Welcome and Introductions
01:09 - Background of Bottlenotes
16:28 - Dover Canyon overview
17:44 - Harvest 2007 discussion
25:06 - Is Bigger Better?
46:45 - To Cork or Not to Cork?
53:38 - Links and show conclusion
Feedback: winecast@gmail.com
Copyright 2007 Acan Media, Inc. Licensed to the public under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/2007-11-1356 min
Winecast, a podcast by Tim ElliottUnfiltered 6 - Bottlenotes & Dover Canyon<p>Jeff Lefevere and I return for another podcast after a hiatus of 6 months. We welcome Alyssa Rapp, founder and CEO of Bottlenotes and Mary Baker, owner of Dover Canyon Winery.</p>
<p>00:25 - Welcome and Introductions
<br />01:09 - Background of Bottlenotes
<br />16:28 - Dover Canyon overview
<br />17:44 - Harvest 2007 discussion
<br />25:06 - Is Bigger Better?
<br />46:45 - To Cork or Not to Cork?
<br />53:38 - Links and show conclusion</p>
<p>Feedback: winecast@gmail.com
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