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The FolioPaul Millerd — Rethinking Success, Work, and MeaningIn this conversation, author & creator Paul Millerd and I discuss breaking from the "default path" of work and success, how to navigate uncertainty, and redesigning our work lives with intention. He shares insights on the pathless path, the role of leisure in creativity, and the evolution of work paradigms in society. Timestamps:00:00 Navigating Identity and Labels02:22 The Influence of Location on Personal Growth05:06 The Pathless Path: Embracing Uncertainty07:21 Work, Worth, and the Default Path10:06 The Role of Leisure in Creativity12:28 Shifting Paradigms...
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The Folio18. The Surprising Key To Getting Unstuck [Solo]In this solo episode, we explore one aspect of the "inner game" of entrepreneurship, shifting gears from strategy to spiritual alignment. I explore the role of grief-as-catalyst, sharing my journey of confronting unmet grief and its transformative power. We discuss how unprocessed pain can distort our efforts towards success and I offer some ways to address these emotions and unlock their transformative potential. (00:15) The Inner Game of Entrepreneurship(01:01) Soul-Aligned Business(01:23) The Role of Grief in Entrepreneurship(02:11) Personal Journey and Reflections(03:16) Ego and Ambition(10:03) The Power of Grief and Emotional...
2025-05-0717 minThe FolioMelissa Palmer — CEO of OSEA on Intuition, Authenticity & ImpactIn this episode I talk to Melissa Palmer, co-founder and CEO of OSEA Malibu, a wellness brand doing good for people and the planet through its beloved clean beauty & skincare products. Melissa shares insights into her family's inspiring history, the evolution of OSEA, and her mother's pioneering approach to clean beauty before it became a trend. We delve into the challenges and triumphs of running a mission-driven business, the importance of intuition in leadership, and how they build their brand with authenticity and kindness at its core. Melissa also discusses the impact of community and support networks in her...
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Due DiligenceThe Legacy & Evolution of Adam Smith with Glory LiuIn this episode, I sit down with Glory Liu, author of Adam Smith's America: How a Scottish Philosopher Became an Icon of American Capitalism. We delve into her book which examines the intellectual history and evolving interpretations of Adam Smith's ideas in America. Liu, Assistant Research Professor at Johns Hopkins University, discusses how Adam Smith's works have been understood and often misunderstood throughout history. Our conversation covers how economic ideas, power, Milton Friedman and capitalism.Links & resources:Adam Smith's America (book)Glory Liu'swebsite
2025-02-111h 03The Folio16. Female Sexuality — How To Become An Orgasmic Woman [Solo]Female sexuality isn't bad, dirty, or wrong. And our human capacity to give & receive pleasure isn't shameful. It's the physical manifestation of our ultimate creative capacity, and it's time to reclaim this capacity for pleasure & intimacy from the cultural conditioning of shame so we can tap into the vitality and creative force that is unlocked when we can honor our sexuality, liberate it from distortion or wounding, and re-integrate it into our daily lives as a joyful expression of being human — and especially of being feminine.In this episode I go over the 8 principles that have helped me...
2025-01-271h 09The FolioLiah Yoo - Building A Sustainable Brand & CareerIn this episode, I interview Liah Yoo, founder & CEO of Krave Beauty and skincare creator with 1.6M follower across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. We discuss Liah's path from launching her YouTube channel in 2012 while living in South Korea to starting Krave Beauty, her sustainable skincare brand in 2017. We delve into topics like the book that helped her unlock her growth as a YouTube creator, how to slow down the beauty industry & why it's so needed, evolving as an entrepreneur and a content creator, self-censorship in content creation, and lessons on sustainability for consumer brands....
2025-01-221h 19The Folio14. Danny Miranda — New Year's Reflections on Healing & EvolutionIn this special New Year's episode, I interview my friend and fellow podcast host Danny Miranda for a raw and reflective conversation on 2024 and what lies ahead in 2025. We discuss growth, vulnerability, balancing masculine and feminine energies, Danny's lessons on coaching, and how to heal shame.
(05:16) New Year Reflections and Goals
(11:15) Embracing Dreams and Self-Worth
(23:44) Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies
(33:44) Embracing Vulnerability and Truth
(34:46) Exploring the Depths of Shame
(36:44) The Power of Acceptance and Love
(39:29) Parenting and Personal Growth
(41:56) Navigating Relationships and Self-Discovery
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The Wandering WayHow to Trust a Calling of the Heart and Intuition with Dulma AltanWelcome to the Wandering Way Podcast, where we share episodes on how to wander your way into a life full of joy, meaning, and purpose.
In this interview, we talk with my dear friend Dulma Altan on her transition from Google to self-employment, building and shutting down her perfume business, building an ecomm founder community, becoming a full-time TikTok creator and podcast host, learning how to trust the calling of her heart, learning how to surrender to a higher force, the evolution of her purpose, cultivating intuition, and doing the inner work to find self-love.
2024-12-2558 minThe FolioMichelle Lin — Blending Art & Commerce with MooncatIn this episode, I interview Michelle Lin, CEO and co-founder of Mooncat, the cult favorite witchy nail care brand known for its ethereal & artistic shades. We dive into Michelle's creative process, exploring how she transformed Mooncat from a nail care brand into wearable art. We discuss overcoming Asian cultural expectations, her unique leadership style, the balance between structure and creativity as an entrepreneur, and the mental health challenges of being an online creator in addition to being a founder. We also talk about her latest collection, the importance of staying true to oneself, and what it means to create...
2024-12-2057 minThe Folio12. How to Create Aligned Content — My Story, Mistakes & Lessons [Solo][Solo Episode] If you're a content creator (or you're thinking of going into content creation) but want to do it in a soul-aligned and sustainable, here are five lessons you need to know based on my own TikTok journey of going from zero to full-time to creative burnout.
2024-12-1750 minDue DiligenceInflation — History, Causes & Case Studies with Mark BlythMark Blyth is a political economist and the William R. Rhodes Professor of International Economics at Brown University. He is the author of several books including Austerity: The History of a Dangerous Idea (named one of the best books of the year in 2013 by the Financial Times and Bloomberg), Angrynomics, and a new book coming out in May 2025 called Inflation: A Guide for Users and Losers.
His research is in international & comparative political economy and focuses on the political power of economic ideas, how institutions change, and the political economy of rich democracies. Mark is a native...
2024-12-111h 04Due Diligence[Book Club] The Declaration of IndependenceThis episode is a deep dive into our founding document, the Declaration of Independence — its history, its intellectual influences, its legacy and ultimately its evolution into our national "scripture" as historian Pauline Maier calls it.
00:00 Introduction to the Declaration of Independence
01:23 The Myth That Binds Us
05:01 Historical Context and Influences
07:11 Early Colonial Period
18:04 The Road to Revolution
27:32 The Continental Congresses
32:49 Drafting the Declaration
42:35 Inspirations & Influences
45:23 Jefferson's Version
46:17 The Slavery Clause Controversy
51:34 Religious Language in the Final Draft
53:17 Structure and Purpose of the Declaration
58:07 The Declaration's Role in Securing Foreign Aid
01:00:41 The Influence of Enlightenment Phi...
2024-12-111h 27Due DiligenceA Politics of Love + Season 2 AnnouncementI'm changing the direction of this podcast. In this solo episode I share the update, the personal realizations that have led me to this pivot, and what you can expect from Due Diligence moving forward.
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2024-12-1133 minDue DiligenceKeith Rabois — Legendary Silicon Valley Investor on Revolutionizing CommerceKeith Rabois is a cofounder of OpenStore, a platform connecting shoppers and merchants to create the ultimate decentralized "department store" of the internet. Keith is also a General Partner at Founders Fund, one of the top venture firms in the world. He is cofounder and executive chairman of OpenDoor, served on the boards of Yelp and Reddit, was Managing Director at Khosla Ventures, and COO at Square. Keith was an early employee at PayPal and has invested in legendary Silicon Valley startups like YouTube, Airbnb, Palantir, Eventbrite, Lyft, Quora, Yammer and Wish. He was named #8 on the Midas List...
2024-12-1145 minDue DiligenceSophia Amoruso — NYT Bestselling Author on Life After Girlboss & Starting A VC FundSophia Amoruso is a serial entrepreneur who founded fashion retailer Nasty Gal and media startup Girlboss. She is also the NYTimes bestselling author of Girlboss, a business memoir that sparked a movement, inspired a Netflix show, and became solidly part of our entrepreneurial vernacular. She is now the founder of online course Business Class and VC fund Trust Fund.
What we discuss:
How she has evolved since publishing Girlboss
If she would write another book
Female founders & cancel culture
How to deal with negative press
What else she wants to accomplish
Imposter syndrome
Starting a fund
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2024-12-1139 minDue DiligenceMichael Maslansky — Crisis Communications Expert on PR Strategies & SecretsMichael Maslansky is a communication strategist and language expert who teaches companies how to effectively connect with customers. As the CEO of Maslansky + Partners, his emotionally savvy coaching has helped numerous Fortune 500s like Pfizer, Starbucks, Bank of America and Microsoft find their footing in times of crisis.
His firm’s polling methodologies and in-depth focus groups have frequently been cited in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The New Yorker, 60 Minutes, Nightline and PBS’s Frontline, among others.
In this episode we discuss:
How to be authentic in your brand messaging & PR
The biggest...
2024-12-1147 minDue DiligenceSamyr Laine — From Harvard to the Olympics to Venture CapitalSamyr Laine is an investor, Olympian, and operator with a background in sports & entertainment. He is currently GP of Freedom Trail Capital, SVP of The Creator Project at Raptive, former SVP of Operations & Strategy at Westbrook, and former Senior Director of Operations at Roc Nation. Prior to working on celebrity ventures for Will & Jada Pinkett Smith and Roc Nation, Samyr worked in the sports industry at Major League Soccer and Monumental Sports & Entertainment. He also competed in the London 2012 Summer Olympics in the triple jump representing Haiti after getting degrees from Georgetown Law & Harvard University.
2024-12-1156 minDue DiligenceRich Antoniello — Founder of Complex on Building A Legendary Media CompanyRich Antoniello is the founder and former CEO of Complex Networks, a youth culture brand and media company that was founded in 2002 and sold in 2015 to Hearst and Verizon and later in 2021 to BuzzFeed.
Find Rich on Twitter and LinkedIn
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Female Founder World
2024-12-1156 minDue DiligenceAhad Khan - CEO of Kajabi on Scaling A $2B Course PlatformAhad Khan is the CEO of Kajabi, the leading knowledge commerce platform for creators to monetize their expertise.
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2024-12-1137 minDue DiligenceAnkur Nagpal — Founder of Teachable on Selling for $250 MillionAnkur Nagpal is the founder of Teachable which he started in 2013 and sold for a reported $250M to HotMart in 2020. He is also the founder of Vibe Capital, an early-stage venture fund, and most recently Ocho, a fintech startup on a mission to help business owners and creators build wealth.
2024-12-1147 minDue DiligenceBrian Sugar — Co-Founder of PopSugar on Content & CommerceBrian Sugar is the co-founder and former CEO of PopSugar, a women's media company acquired by Group Nine (which was later acquired by Vox Media). He is now the Managing Partner of Sugar Capital where he invests in DTC brands like Feastables, Kinship, Caraway, Brightland, Omsom, Starface, and Kinship as well as tech companies enabling commerce like Archive, Bounty, EcoCart, Tydo, Fondue, and Cogsy.
Brian's Twitter
Sugar Capital website
2024-12-1146 minDue DiligenceRebecca Minkoff & Ali Wyatt — On Women, Work & AmbitionRebecca Minkoff is a designer and the founder of the iconic fashion brand Rebecca Minkoff. Ali Koplar Wyatt is an executive & operator with a background in media from Elle to Refinery29 to Goop and Girlboss. Together they are cofounders of The Female Founder Collective, a community & platform for women entrepreneurs.
Join Female Founder's Day on March 23rd in Los Angeles
2024-12-1145 minDue DiligencePeter Brack — How to Take Your Company to IPO (Twice)Peter Brack is a Managing Partner at Hypothesis Ventures, an early-stage VC fund investing in mission-driven companies outside of Silicon Valley. Peter was previously a Venture Partner at Mucker Capital in Los Angeles and before that started & exited two media companies on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange after starting his career in media at Time Warner and Time Inc. building the Asia operations. Peter is also a startup coach in addition to being an investor and advisor in startups.
2024-12-111h 18Due DiligenceMichaeline DeJoria — CEO of John Paul Mitchell SystemsMichaeline DeJoria is the CEO of John Paul Mitchell Systems, the largest privately-owned hair company in the world. She became CEO in 2021 to run the globally respected brand started by her father, John Paul DeJoria, in 1980 with just $700 and three products.
2024-12-1144 minDue DiligenceTyler Tringas — Rethinking The Venture Capital ModelTyler Tringas is the founder and general partner of Calm Fund. Prior to starting Calm to invest in software companies looking to grow sustainably & profitably, Tyler started and sold Storemapper.
Find Tyler's Twitter here
Learn more about Calm here
2024-12-1156 minDue DiligenceMichelle Goad — From Selling Her Startup to Nike To Joining The Chernin GroupMichelle Goad is an Operating Partner at The Chernin Group, a growth equity firm that invests in iconic media & commerce brands like Barstool Sports, Hello Sunshine, Food52, The Athletic, and more. Prior to that Michelle led Nike's entry into social commerce after selling her conversational commerce startup, PS Dept., to the multibillion dollar brand in 2017. Michelle started her career in fashion where she has had various roles at fashion & retail brands like Donna Karan, Barney's, and Marc Jacobs.
2024-12-1152 minDue DiligenceMichael Ma — Investing Lessons & Starting a VC Firm with Joe MontanaMichael Ma is the founder & CEO of CreatorDAO, a decentralized community that accelerates creators with capital & technology. He is also a VC and founded Liquid 2 Ventures alongside legendary football player Joe Montana after helping First Round Capital launch Dorm Room Fund in Boston. Prior to venture capital, Michael got his MBA at Harvard Business School and before that sold his startup TalkBin to Google 7 months after cofounding the company with Qasar Younis.
In this conversation we discuss:
How Michael started & sold TalkBin to Google in 7 months
Choosing to sell vs. scale your startup
How he met...
2024-12-1144 minDue DiligenceAmy Errett — CEO of Madison Reed on Leading with LoveAmy Errett is the founder & CEO of Madison Reed, a hair color brand that sells direct-to-consumer and offline through third-party retail stores like Ulta and through over 50 of their own hair color bars around the U.S. They have raised over $200M in venture capital including most recently from Sandbridge and Marcy Venture Partners, Jay Z's venture firm. Amy Errett is a partner at True Ventures and prior to founding Madison Reed was a general partner at Maveron, a consumer fund founded by Dan Levitan and Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz in 1998.
2024-12-1147 minDue DiligenceJerry Colonna — Legendary Silicon Valley Leadership CoachJerry Colonna is the CEO, and co-founder, of Reboot.io, an executive coaching and leadership development firm that operates from the philosophy that "better humans make better founders". Jerry became one of Silicon Valley's most well-known executive coaches after a career in venture capital in which he cofounded Flatiron Partners with venture capitalist Fred Wilson in 1996 in New York City and joined JPMorgan Partners (JPMorgan's private equity arm) as partner years later. He has been profiled by top publications including Wired which called him the coach that "makes founders cry".
Jerry Colonna is the author of Reboot...
2024-12-1136 minDue DiligenceConnie Chan — General Partner at A16Z on China, Consumer Tech & Investing LessonsConnie Chan is a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, a leading Silicon Valley VC firm with over $35B under management. Connie joined Andreessen Horowitz in 2011 after working at HP in China and in private equity and became a general partner in 2018. She also spearheaded the firm’s Asia network to bridge the gap between Silicon Valley startups looking to navigate opportunities in the Chinese consumer tech ecosystem and companies in Asia seeking to better understand Silicon Valley.
Connie has been named a LinkedIn NextWave Top Professional 35 and Under, Wired's Next 20 Tech Visionary, Fast Company's Most Creative People 2017, an...
2024-12-1151 minDue DiligenceImran Khan — From Wall Street to Leading The Google & Snap IPOsImran Khan is the CEO and co-founder of Verishop, a platform for discovering 5000+ indie brands across fashion, beauty, home, and wellness. Prior to founding Verishop with his wife, Cate Khan, Imran was the Chief Strategy Officer at Snap where he lead the company to its IPO and before that he served as Managing Director of Global Internet Investment Banking at Credit Suisse and Managing Director of Internet Equity Research at J.P. Morgan for seven years.
In this episode we discuss Imran's time on Wall Street, his perspectives on the fate of TikTok given his background working...
2024-12-1143 minDue DiligenceEzra Cooperstein — President of Night Media, the Management Company Behind MrBeastEzra Cooperstein is the President of Night, a management company for the world best digital creators, including MrBeast, Moriah Elizabeth, Safiya Nygaard, Codie Sanchez, Graham Stephan, and more. He was previously CEO of Maker Studios and President of Fullscreen and Rooster Teeth and has over two decades of experience in digital content, media & the creator economy.
2024-12-1144 minDue DiligencePatrick Schwarzenegger — On Hollywood, Entrepreneurship & Lessons from ParentsPatrick Schwarzenegger is an investor, founder, actor & model. In 2020 co-founded MOSH, a brain wellness brand that makes nutritional bars for brain health, with his mother Maria Shriver to fund research focused on women's Alzheimer's. He has also invested in companies including Liquid IV, Poppi, Olipop, Whoop, Rumble, MUD/WTR, Verb Energy, Malk Organics, and Tecovas.
In this conversation we discuss:
Acting vs. entrepreneurship including their similarities
The story behind MOSH
What it's like working with his mom
The value of an MBA
What Patrick looks for as an investor
The ups and downs of entrepreneurship
The m...
2024-12-1123 minDue DiligenceJu Rhyu — CEO of Hero Cosmetics on Selling The Brand for $630MIn this episode I interview Ju Rhyu, CEO & co-founder of Hero Cosmetics. Ju co-founded Hero Cosmetics in 2017 after working in the corporate world when a trip to South Korea inspired her to bring hydrocolloid acne patches to the U.S. market — and thus Mighty Patch (one of Amazon's bestselling personal care products!) was born, kicking off a dazzling success story that is still just beginning.
We discuss:
The key lessons she learned from successfully growing Hero Cosmetics to to over $100M in profitable revenue within 7 years
The contrarian strategies that have unlocked massive growth for Hero Cos...
2024-12-1148 minDue DiligenceCandace Nelson —Founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, Shark Tank Judge & InvestorIf there is such a thing as an "OG girlboss", Candace Nelson would be it.
Her entrepreneurial journey began when she left investment banking to cofound the cult favorite cupcake brand Sprinkles which has sold over 200M+ cupcakes since it was founded in 2005 & has been beloved by Hollywood celebrities from Jessica Alba to Blake Lively to Oprah. She sold the company in 2012 and went on to become executive producer of Netflix's Sugar Rush, a judge on Food Network's Cupcake Wars, and executive producer of Hulu's upcoming Best In Dough. Most recently she is known for cofounding the a...
2024-12-1150 min
The Folio12. *Solo* How to Shift From Fear Into Trust & AlignmentAccessing our intuition & stepping into alignment requires being able to shift from an egoic fear state to a state of trust & surrender. This unlocks ease, flow, and creativity in ways that help you access your true potential. If you practice these steps regularly, you will start to live in a default state of trust instead of default fear as the background noise of your life.
2024-12-0422 minThe FolioCyndi Ramirez-Fulton — Navigating The Entrepreneurial Roller CoasterCyndi Ramirez-Fulton is the cofounder & CEO of Chillhouse. In this conversation we discuss the importance of founder storytelling, how to stay focused while experimenting, decision-making that combines data with intuition, the challenges of running a brick-and-mortar business, how to evolve your brand while staying true to its DNA, and hard-won lessons from the last 8 years. Cyndi also shares how she approaches self-care as a mother & founder and what it's like to work with her husband as her co-founder & COO.(04:39) How I discovered Chillhouse(05:07) Heritage as superpower(06:11) Chillhouse's approach to wellness(09:28) Business challenges and COVI...
2024-11-1953 minThe Folio11. Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton — Navigating the Entrepreneurial Roller CoasterCyndi Ramirez-Fulton is the cofounder & CEO of Chillhouse. In this conversation we discuss the importance of founder storytelling, how to stay focused while experimenting, decision-making that combines data with intuition, the challenges of running a brick-and-mortar business, how to evolve your brand while staying true to its DNA, and hard-won lessons from the last 8 years. Cyndi also shares how she approaches self-care as a mother & founder and what it's like to work with her husband as her co-founder & COO.
(04:39) How I discovered Chillhouse
(05:07) Heritage as superpower
(06:11) Chillhouse's approach to wellness
(09:28) Business challenges and...
2024-11-1554 min
The Gen She PodcastDulma Altan: Embracing Fear, Authenticity, and Meaningful Content in an Algorithm-Driven World [Video]Dulma Altan, TikTok creator (@iamdulma) and business podcaster, joins the Gen She Podcast to share her personal journey and insights on creating content from a place of authenticity, rather than chasing viral fame. Dulma dives into the importance of finding fulfillment in creating content that serves a unique purpose, the power of consistency and commitment, and the need to lean into discomfort for personal and creative growth. Dulma rose to fame through her TikTok where she shares breakdowns of female-founded companies with her audience of 106k+ followers.
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Industry VoicesBuilding Brands in the TikTok Era: Dulma’s Insights on DTC GrowthJoin us as Dulma, the powerhouse behind TikTok’s B School and host of Influence FM podcast, unpacks her journey into becoming a go-to voice in DTC and brand strategy. From the changing rules of social media and personal branding to the resurgence of newsletters like Substack, Dulma offers a fresh take on what’s driving the future of consumer brands. We dive into her thoughts on the "quiet luxury" trend, how emerging brands can outmaneuver giants like Nike, and what’s next for celebrity-led businesses. Plus, Dulma gets real about the personal growth practices that have fueled her succes...
2024-10-0836 minThe FolioLaney Crowell — Manifesting A Successful Beauty Brand [Replay]Laney Crowell is the founder & CEO of Saie Beauty, a cult favorite clean beauty brand sold in Sephora and backed by leading CPG investors like Gwyneth Paltrow, G9 Ventures, and Unilever Ventures. Prior to founding Saie Beauty in 2019, Laney founded and ran The Moment, an editorial platform and consultancy celebrating clean beauty & wellness. Before that she was Executive Director of Online Global Communications for The Estée Lauder Companies, Fashion & Beauty Director at StyleCaster, and also worked at Elle and Lucky magazines.What we cover:(02:36) Laney's winding career(07:53) Her love of...
2024-10-0146 minThe FolioLia Haberman — The Rise of the Influencer in PoliticsToday's guest is Lia Haberman, creator economy expert & author of ICYMI, a leading creator economy newsletter with over 27,000 subscribers. Lia is also a CMO and advisor to companies like Google and AT&T on social media and influencer marketing. She was named a top creator economy expert by Insider and was recently selected as one of over 100 creators and industry professionals invited to the inaugural White House Creator Economy Conference in August to meet President Biden.This conversation examines the rise of the influencer in the political landscape, how both parties are recruiting them into their campaigns...
2024-09-2757 minThe FolioDiarrha N'Diaye-Mbaye — The Path to Ami Colé [Replay]This interview was originally published on Due Diligence. Diarrha N'Diaye-Mbaye is the founder & CEO of Ami Colé, a beloved clean beauty brand for melanin-rich skin that is sold online and in Sephora stores around the U.S. This conversation explores what inspired the idea for Ami Colé, how it was influenced by Diarrha's Senegalese roots as well as her upbringing in Harlem, how she has dealt with some of the challenges of being a solo Black female founder, and why her faith in God has been her safety net.What we cover:(06:4...
2024-09-2450 minThe FolioAnnafi Wahed — Healing Political DivisionAnnafi Wahed is the CEO & co-founder of The Flip Side, a platform bridging the gap between liberals & conservatives.Annafi has professional experience spanning the federal government, non-profit, political, and private sectors. In 2016, she left Ernst & Young to join the Democratic campaign where she saw firsthand how political polarization was exacerbated by our media which inspired her to launch The Flip Side initially as a newsletter that today has over 237,000 subscribers. Annafi’s op-eds have been published in The Wall Street Journal, The Hill, and USA Today. Her public appearances include everything from Fox & Friends and The Youn...
2024-09-201h 01The FolioZack Honarvar — The Art of Managing CreatorsZack Honarvar is the founder & CEO of One Day Entertainment, a company that has managed creators like Yes Theory (9M on YouTube), Airrack (15M on YouTube) and The Cheeky Boyos (11M on TikTok). He is also the cofounder of Fan of a Fan, a merchandise company for creators who want to build brands. In 2021 he co-founded Creator Now, a venture-backed startup building the film school for creators which recently was acquired by vidIQ. Zack was born in Iran, moved to Canada when he was four, and graduated from college in Canada and became an early employee at Shopify...
2024-09-1755 minThe FolioColette — The Alchemy of BDSMToday's interview with professional dominatrix Colette is about BDSM, female domination, and the alchemy of kink. We explore the deeper healing & transformative potential of BDSM through her unique philosophy that she has developed over nearly 20 years in the field.In addition to being a dominatrix, Colette is also an educator/educatrix and leads a popular online course called MistressClass in which she guides hundreds of women into the world of BDSM by infusing her curriculum with her unique philosophy that helps women get intimate with their own desires as the key to accessing their deepest truth and...
2024-09-131h 13The FolioLeigh Stein — Book Publishing 101Leigh Stein is an author, cultural critic, and book coach whose books including critically acclaimed novel Self Care have earned praise from New York Magazine, The Cut, and Vox. She has written culture pieces and personal essays for the New York Times, the Washington Post, the New Yorker online, Airmail, Allure, ELLE, BuzzFeed, The Cut, Salon, and Slate. In this episode, Leigh shares her extensive knowledge of the book publishing industry, offering insights into traditional publishing versus self-publishing, the impact of social media on the industry, as well as advice on finding literary agents, writing proposals, and...
2024-09-1059 minThe FolioBunny Hedaya — Becoming Famous By Being Unapologetically AuthenticCREATOR SPOTLIGHT — This kickoff episode of our Creator Spotlight series features Bunny Hedaya, an influencer with 2.3 million followers on TikTok and 217,000 on Instagram who began her journey at the beginning of COVID and has since become a beloved figure online for her humor, playfulness, and vulnerability. In this conversation we dive into Bunny's journey from reality TV to TikTok, her personal healing and how it has evolved her content as a creator, and her lessons on dealing with trolls & haters, navigating brand sponsorships, and handling public controversy. Bunny also shares some of the tools & mindset tips that hav...
2024-09-0448 minThe FolioLauren LoGrasso — Creating An Award-Winning PodcastWhat does it take to start a successful podcast today? That's what we explore with today's guest, Lauren LoGrasso.Lauren is host of the Webby-winning show Unleash Your Inner Creative and executive producer behind hit podcasts like We Can Do Hard Things by Glennon Doyle, Unlocking Us by Brené Brown, Anything Goes with Emma Chamberlain, the goop podcast, and many more. Lauren is also a singer-songwriter, public speaker, and creative coach with a gift for helping people find their voice & unleash it creatively.In this episode we cover:(07:04) Lauren's journey
2024-08-2257 minThe Folio1. What is Influence FM?Welcome to Influence FM, a podcast for honest conversations with creatives including influencers, artists, and founders living authentically.
In this episode I share:
Why I'm starting this (new) podcast
How it'll be different from Due Diligence, my original podcast
The real story of how I became a content creator
Why we need to reclaim & redefine "influence"
What topics & industries I will (and won't) focus on
My intention for this podcast
Let me know your feedback! What guests do you want me to interview? Shoot me a note.
Find me on Instagram and TikTok
2024-08-2220 min
Portfolio Career PodcastCreating Life-Changing Content, Building A Community Business, and Working At A Fast-Growing Community BusinessAre you looking to build a community? You should listen to this episode. You will hear about how Dulma Altan built a community around creating content that changed her life and the power of a daily habit challenge. You will hear about how Neil Yeoh, the Founder of OnePointFive, built his community business. And you will also hear about how Nikki D’Ambrosio started working at Reading Rhythms, the fast-growing community. This episode was recorded live at my Community Builders and Creators mini-conference called "C3" in May of 2024. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career!...
2024-05-2353 min
Portfolio Career Podcast with David NebinskiCreating Life-Changing Content, Building A Community Business, and Working At A Fast-Growing Community BusinessAre you looking to build a community? You should listen to this episode. You will hear about how Dulma Altan built a community around creating content that changed her life and the power of a daily habit challenge. You will hear about how Neil Yeoh, the Founder of OnePointFive, built his community business. And you will also hear about how Nikki D’Ambrosio started working at Reading Rhythms, the fast-growing community. This episode was recorded live at my Community Builders and Creators mini-conference called "C3" in May of 2024. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career!...
2024-05-2353 min
Earned: Unlocking the Power of the Creator Economy88 - Dulma Altan, TikTok Creator (@iamdulma)In Ep. 88 of Earned, Conor sits down with TikTok star and podcast host Dulma Altan (@iamdulma). We start by learning how Dulma went from a career in tech at Google to launching her own clean fragrance business, all before becoming an "accidental creator" during the pandemic, when she began spotlighting noteworthy women-led brands in the DTC space on TikTok. We discuss how TikTok's unpredictable algorithm leads to variance in content performance, and Dulma emphasizes why creators should prioritize building engaged communities rather than chasing views and virality. We ask Dulma how she cultivated her community, and she shares her...
2023-07-1942 min
Brydge Club by Ruffin MitchenerDulma's TikTok B-School covers female-founded DTC, celebrity brands and tech startups for 100K womenThis week on the podcast we’re chatting with Dulma Altan. If you dont already know her, she’s a creator on TikTok and host of the Due Dilligence Podcast where she’s interviewed guests including Sophia Amoruso founder of Nasty Gal and creator of GirlBoss. Before TikTok, Dulma started her career with Google before jumping into the world of startups and venture capital. Dulma has been such an inspiration for me and my journey into the world of content, SO i was beyond excited to get her on the show.
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2023-07-1814 min
Female Founder WorldShowpo's Jane Lu Launched Her Biz With a Social Media Contest—Now It's Hitting $100m+Showpo founder, Jane Lu, is on the Female Founder World podcast with Jasmine Garnsworthy! If your first business failed and left you in massive debt would you try again with another business or go back to a 'safe' job? Jane Lu decided to try again, despite being $60,000 in debt. Now, her fashion company is a global household name doing nine-figures in revenue. Listen in to hear how Jane started her business from $60,000 in debt, and scaled it to $100 million+ in revenue. Links: Listen to Dulma Altan's podcast, 'Due Diligence' http...
2023-06-1944 min
Female Founder WorldShowpo's Jane Lu Launched Her Biz With a Social Media Contest—Now It's Hitting $100m+Showpo founder, Jane Lu, is on the Female Founder World podcast with Jasmine Garnsworthy! If your first business failed and left you in massive debt would you try again with another business or go back to a 'safe' job? Jane Lu decided to try again, despite being $60,000 in debt. Now, her fashion company is a global household name doing nine-figures in revenue. Listen in to hear how Jane started her business from $60,000 in debt, and scaled it to $100 million+ in revenue. Links: Listen to Dulma Altan's podcast, 'Due Diligence' http...
2023-06-1944 minFemale Founder WorldShowpo's Jane Lu Launched Her Biz With a Social Media Contest—Now It's Hitting $100m+Showpo founder, Jane Lu, is on the Female Founder World podcast with Jasmine Garnsworthy! If your first business failed and left you in massive debt would you try again with another business or go back to a 'safe' job? Jane Lu decided to try again, despite being $60,000 in debt. Now, her fashion company is a global household name doing nine-figures in revenue. Listen in to hear how Jane started her business from $60,000 in debt, and scaled it to $100 million+ in revenue. Links: Listen to Dulma Altan's podcast, 'Due Diligence' http...
2023-06-1944 min
Female Founder WorldCoco & Eve Sells 600 Hair Masks Every Day: Here's Their Launch Marketing BreakdownCoco & Eve founder, Emily Hamilton, is on the Female Founder World podcast with Jasmine Garnsworthy! Would you sell your house to fund your business? That’s exactly what Emily Hamilton did nearly a decade ago to fund her beauty business, Coco & Eve—starting with a hair mask. Fast forward six years since starting her biz, Coco & Eve sells 600 of that OG hair mask every day! Listen in to hear how Emily bootstrapped, started, and scaled her brand to where it is today, and how she recently spent a $10,000 launch marketing budget Links...
2023-06-0530 minFemale Founder WorldCoco & Eve Sells 600 Hair Masks Every Day: Here's Their Launch Marketing BreakdownCoco & Eve founder, Emily Hamilton, is on the Female Founder World podcast with Jasmine Garnsworthy! Would you sell your house to fund your business? That’s exactly what Emily Hamilton did nearly a decade ago to fund her beauty business, Coco & Eve—starting with a hair mask. Fast forward six years since starting her biz, Coco & Eve sells 600 of that OG hair mask every day! Listen in to hear how Emily bootstrapped, started, and scaled her brand to where it is today, and how she recently spent a $10,000 launch marketing budget Links...
2023-06-0530 minFemale Founder WorldCoco & Eve Sells 600 Hair Masks Every Day: Here's Their Launch Marketing BreakdownCoco & Eve founder, Emily Hamilton, is on the Female Founder World podcast with Jasmine Garnsworthy! Would you sell your house to fund your business? That’s exactly what Emily Hamilton did nearly a decade ago to fund her beauty business, Coco & Eve—starting with a hair mask. Fast forward six years since starting her biz, Coco & Eve sells 600 of that OG hair mask every day! Listen in to hear how Emily bootstrapped, started, and scaled her brand to where it is today, and how she recently spent a $10,000 launch marketing budget Links...
2023-06-0530 min
Female Founder WorldShe Sold Her First Business to Unilever—Then Started 2 MoreNyakio Grieco, founder of thirteen lune, is on the Female Founder World podcast with Jasmine Garnsworthy! What would you do if you sold your business to Unilever? Move to an island somewhere, maybe? Delete the email app from your phone? Not Nyakio Grieco. She decided one win wasn't enough, and went on two build two more incredible companies. Her first biz that sold to Unilever is Nyakio Beauty, but after the exit she raised $12M to launch thirteen lune, an e-commerce destination designed to inspire the discovery of beauty brands created by Black and Brow...
2023-05-3028 minFemale Founder WorldShe Sold Her First Business to Unilever—Then Started 2 MoreNyakio Grieco, founder of thirteen lune, is on the Female Founder World podcast with Jasmine Garnsworthy! What would you do if you sold your business to Unilever? Move to an island somewhere, maybe? Delete the email app from your phone? Not Nyakio Grieco. She decided one win wasn't enough, and went on two build two more incredible companies. Her first biz that sold to Unilever is Nyakio Beauty, but after the exit she raised $12M to launch thirteen lune, an e-commerce destination designed to inspire the discovery of beauty brands created by Black and Brow...
2023-05-3028 minFemale Founder WorldShe Sold Her First Business to Unilever—Then Started 2 MoreNyakio Grieco, founder of thirteen lune, is on the Female Founder World podcast with Jasmine Garnsworthy! What would you do if you sold your business to Unilever? Move to an island somewhere, maybe? Delete the email app from your phone? Not Nyakio Grieco. She decided one win wasn't enough, and went on two build two more incredible companies. Her first biz that sold to Unilever is Nyakio Beauty, but after the exit she raised $12M to launch thirteen lune, an e-commerce destination designed to inspire the discovery of beauty brands created by Black and Brow...
2023-05-3028 min
Wannabe AngelsInvesting in Network Effects with Sameer Singh [Ep 16]In this episode, Colin and Harry talk to Sammer Singh. Sameer is an early-stage investor focused on network effects. "Creator" of Breadcrumb.vc and Applied Network Effects (one of the highest rated courses on Maven) — both are globally renowned resources to learn about network effects. He is also a Venture Partner at Speedinvest and part of the Atomico Angel Program, where he invests in early-stage startups with network effects. Sameer has 14 years of experience in the technology ecosystem — distributed between technology startups and investing. For much of this time, he studied technology business models and network effects in a pr...
2023-05-2436 min
Creators Are BrandsThe Podcasting Sprint: Tips and Lessons Learned from 100 Episodes in 100 Days w/ Dulma Altansubscribe to the bonusfootage.co newsletterlisten to dulma's show: https://dulma.substack.com/thanks for listening!!
2023-04-2235 min
Couple of ImmigrantsDulma Altan: How I Became a Full-time Content Creator In 100 DaysDulma Altan (@iamdulma) is an entrepreneur, community builder, tech founder, podcast host and content creator. Her TikTok account has grown a loyal audience of almost 100,000 people (in one year) for her authenticity and business breakdowns of brands and women. In this conversation, we spoke about how Dulma’s journey from Mongolia to the U.S has made her unstoppable. Learn how she turned a difficult time in her life to a period of growth and success. Luckily “the immigrant chip on her shoulder” has pushed her to become an incredibly inspiring woman to hundreds of people ar...
2023-01-091h 01
eComFuel PodcastFrom Post-Soviet Mongolia to TikTok InfluencerWhat do you get when you combine TikTok with DTC and eCommerce? You may just get Dulma Altan, the founder of Makelane.com, creator, and commentator on all things DTC and eCommerce on TikTok. Dulma has been on the up-and-up in the eCommerce space, and I'm excited to chat with her about so many different things, including Silicon Valley, capitalism, community, and more. Listen in as she shares what it was like moving from Mongolia to the U.S., the lessons she learned from her first business, and what it was like working at Google. We also...
2022-12-2359 min
Breaking Beauty Podcast✨Stunnin’! ✨The Beauty Moments That Defined 2022 With TikTok Brand Whisperer Dulma AltanWho’s winning? Who’s losing? And who’s about to pop-off? Joining us for our annual “Beauty Year in Review” episode is Dulma Altan, the entrepreneurial creator whose “TikTok Business School for Women” content has everyone in the beauty biz taking notes. Whether she’s ‘splaining what private equity is using Kim Kardashian’s empire as fodder, or schooling us on who makes for a successful C-Suite using a Vegas girl’s trip as metaphor, Dulma’s sharp take on the beauty industry makes her the perfect guest to weigh in on which brands slayed this year, and who better watch their b...
2022-12-1445 min
Creator CultureS3 E9 | Dulma Altan, the creator celebrating female foundersToday’s guest is Dulma Altan. She’s a great example of a creator who has quickly found content-market fit. I find it interesting how her influence far exceeds her follower count. Currently, she has 95k on TikTok, which is nothing to scoff at, but through her content, she’s got to meet her heroes, take on unique consulting opportunities and had the chance to work with brands she loves. Having previously run a start-up, Dulma has a founder mentality and is on a mission to help people understand the world of brands and branding. As always, before...
2022-11-0243 min
Kindly Gifted: The Business Of Influence and Personal Branding with Kate Terentieva85. What no one tells you about founding a brandIf you're interested in founding a brand at some point in your career, you can take a couple notes from existing celebrity and influencer-founded brands. Oh, and plot twist: no one knows what they're doing, so it's time to get out of your head :) [This episode couples well with Episode 43: How To Transition From Influencer To Brand Founder with Serial Entrepreneur + Creator Dulma Altan]
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2022-10-0719 min
The Danny Miranda Podcast#259: Dulma Altan – How To Express Your GiftsDulma Altan is a content creator. Her TikTok account has grown a loyal audience of almost 100,000 people (in one year) for her business breakdowns of women.
In this conversation, we spoke about what it means to be a skillful human, how Dulma wants to be remembered, how to express your gifts, the ups and downs of creating, why she's been procrastinating her podcast, and why you should romanticize the present moment.
(0:00) Discipline
(9:20) Self-Love
(11:50) Internal Intention
(14:40) Women Founders
(19:15) Qualifying Statements
(22:10) Leaving Bubble
(24:55) Skillful Human
2022-10-071h 06
TERRAESCRIBIENTET21 - STRAKEN - Audio 3/3 - Novelas Warhammer 40kBienvenidos a otro Podcast sobre novelas de Warhammer 40k en TERRAESCRIBIENTE.
Una Novela de Astra Militarum.
"STRAKEN"
Parte 4. Capítulo 17 al 21.
Atrapado en cavernas claustrofóbicas con una enorme horda de despiadados orkos, el coronel 'Iron Hand' Straken debe lidiar tanto con el enemigo como con las tensiones dentro de su regimiento.
Es una historia de acción ininterrumpida con los siempre interesantes Luchadores de la selva de Catachán, y una visión fascinante de sus formas, sus filosofías y su mayor héroe. También está repleto de pepitas de humor negro y rico que hacen que sea un pl...
2022-09-102h 55TERRAESCRIBIENTET21 - STRAKEN - Audio 2/3 - Novelas Warhammer 40kBienvenidos a otro Podcast sobre novelas de Warhammer 40k en TERRAESCRIBIENTE.
Una Novela de Astra Militarum.
"STRAKEN"
Parte 2. Capítulo 9 al 12.
Parte 3. Capítulo 13 al 16
Atrapado en cavernas claustrofóbicas con una enorme horda de despiadados orkos, el coronel 'Iron Hand' Straken debe lidiar tanto con el enemigo como con las tensiones dentro de su regimiento.
Es una historia de acción ininterrumpida con los siempre interesantes Luchadores de la selva de Catachán, y una visión fascinante de sus formas, sus filosofías y su mayor héroe. También está repleto de pepitas de humor negro y rico que h...
2022-09-095h 03TERRAESCRIBIENTET21 - STRAKEN - Audio 1/3 - Novelas Warhammer 40kBienvenidos a otro Podcast sobre novelas de Warhammer 40k en TERRAESCRIBIENTE.
Una Novela de Astra Militarum.
"STRAKEN"
Parte 1. Capítulo 1 al 8.
Atrapado en cavernas claustrofóbicas con una enorme horda de despiadados orkos, el coronel 'Iron Hand' Straken debe lidiar tanto con el enemigo como con las tensiones dentro de su regimiento.
Es una historia de acción ininterrumpida con los siempre interesantes Luchadores de la selva de Catachán, y una visión fascinante de sus formas, sus filosofías y su mayor héroe. También está repleto de pepitas de humor negro y rico que hacen que sea un pl...
2022-09-084h 07
How Content Investigator, Dulma Altan’s Content Makes the Industry a Little More Digestible, One TikTok at a TimeWhat started as a 100 day challenge - leading to two viral videos with over 2.3 million views, Dulma Altan breaks down the business of startups and the influencer marketing industry for her community on TikTok. As the founder of Makelane Masterclass, a private community of female founders with educational courses, she’s on a mission to demystify what it takes to run a successful business in hopes of inspiring the next generation of successful startup leaders. Episode Highlights: Consistency and vision is what matters when starting out - no matter what you’re doing. Failure is par...
2022-09-0234 minHow Content Investigator, Dulma Altan’s Content Makes the Industry a Little More Digestible, One TikTok at a TimeWhat started as a 100 day challenge - leading to two viral videos with over 2.3 million views, Dulma Altan breaks down the business of startups and the influencer marketing industry for her community on TikTok. As the founder of Makelane Masterclass, a private community of female founders with educational courses, she’s on a mission to demystify what it takes to run a successful business in hopes of inspiring the next generation of successful startup leaders. Episode Highlights: Consistency and vision is what matters when starting out - no matter what you’re doing. Failure is par...
2022-09-0234 minKindly Gifted: The Business Of Influence and Personal Branding with Kate Terentieva43. How to transition from influencer to brand founder with serial entrepreneur Dulma AltanInfluencer-founded brands are the future of influencer marketing. Serial entrepreneur Dulma Altan (aka TikTok's B-School for Women) shares what makes a celebrity/influencer-founded brand stand out from the rest. Want to join Marianna Hewitt, Selena Gomez, Jackie Aina, and Ariana Grande in launching your own brand during your influencer career? Tune in to learn how to create a thriving product business that people will obsess over, and set yourself up for success to build wealth apart from brand deals!
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2022-08-0334 min
Too Smart For ThisHow to create thriving businesses in every industry with Dulma AltanWelcome back to the newest episode of "Too smart for this" This week, we learn from entrepreneur and business powerhouse Dulma Altan. Known for her business breakdowns on Tiktok, Dulma is the CEO and founder of Makelane, a company on a mission to help women create thriving businesses in every industry. She talks about starting her first business, VC funds, creating a community from scratch, helpful tips for understanding what it takes to scale a business successfully, and empowering female entrepreneurs to reach their business goals. To keep up with Dulma follow her Tiktok and newsletter: https://www.ti...
2022-07-2545 min
Too Smart For ThisHow to create thriving businesses in every industry with Dulma AltanWelcome back to the newest episode of "Too smart for this" This week, we learn from entrepreneur and business powerhouse Dulma Altan. Known for her business breakdowns on Tiktok, Dulma is the CEO and founder of Makelane, a company on a mission to help women create thriving businesses in every industry. She talks about starting her first business, VC funds, creating a community from scratch, helpful tips for understanding what it takes to scale a business successfully, and empowering female entrepreneurs to reach their business goals. To keep up with Dulma follow her Tiktok and newsletter: https://www.ti...
2022-07-2544 min
Perfume Room56. Perfume Room LIVE!!! (w/ Kismet Olfactive Founder/Perfumer Shabnam Tavakol!)At long last, today's ep is the recording from Perfume Room LIVE (the one-year anniversary live show)!! Enjoy a snippet on trends of the past, present, and future from panelists Travaulya Wallace, Liz Renstrom (Basenote Bitch), and Dulma Altan, plus a full length interview with the Founder/Perfumer behind Kismet Olfactive, Shabnam Tavakol! Shaby and I discuss the path that led her to perfumery, what she actually learned in perfume school, the time she slept with a flower, and a phone call from Christopher Sheldrake that changed her life. PLUS enjoy a bonus cameo from MY MOM!
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2022-06-281h 06
It’s Become a Whole ThingWhy Does Every Celebrity Have a Beauty Brand? w/ Dulma of @iamdulmaEmily chats with Dulma Altan, who’s breakdowns of celebrity owned businesses and beauty brands makes business knowledge fun and accessible.
Dulma brings clarity to some questions pop culture lovers have such as:
If celebs have infinite money and resources, why do so many fail? What tips off the consumer that it’s just a cheap cash-grab?
What makes some succeed and immediately recognizable as an authentic labour of love?
Why does every celebrity seem to have a beauty or makeup brand?
They also touch on the business models of GOOP, Kyli...
2022-05-0950 min
It’s Become a Whole Thing16. Why Does Every Celebrity Have a Beauty Brand? w/ Dulma of @iamdulmaEmily chats with Dulma Altan, whose breakdowns of celebrity owned businesses and beauty brands makes business knowledge fun and accessible. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
2022-05-0950 min
Big Things PodcastGrowth Advice for D2C Brands with Dulma Altan, TikTok Creator & Founder of MakelaneWelcome back to the Waves Social podcast. For episode 49, we are joined by business analyst and entrepreneur Dulma Altan. Dulma is the founder of Makelane and Startup Stork, and has over 63k followers on her “B-School for women” TikTok account. In this episode, Dulma shares her advice for D2C brands and business owners looking to build community, improve their cash flow and grow their online following. She shares her journey with her businesses and her growth on social media, advice for celebrities and influencers looking to start a brand and cautionary tales for business owners. Dulma also shares stor...
2022-05-0454 min
After Deadline: The Media PodcastOff The Marc: The PR Strategy Behind Celebrity & Influencer Brands – with Dulma AltanHave you ever purchased something from the brand of a celebrity or influencer you admire? Recently, we’ve seen a rise in celebrity brands, especially in the beauty, health, and wellness categories – and there’s a PR strategy behind it.We’ve invited Dulma Altan, who has gained lots of traction on TikTok for talking business and sharing advice geared towards female entrepreneurs, to fill us in on the PR strategy behind celebrity and influencer brands.Contact Dulma: @iamdulma on TikTok★ CONTACT US ★Website: https://onthemarcmedia.com/Email: info@onthemarcmedia.com↓ F...
2022-04-1544 min
The Charisse ReportEp. 114: What's next for Glossier? With TikTok business expert Dulma AltanThis week’s episode is all about Glossier; how it started and how it's going! If you've kept up with the beauty headlines lately, you'll know that on January 26th Glossier laid off a third of its staff, almost completely from its tech department. Of course the beauty and finance worlds instantly started speculating; what could be next? The Business of Fashion even did a whole webinar discussing 'the demise of Glossier' but really, I don't think it's that deep.
In this episode I speak with the woman fast becoming the go-to for easy to digest TikTok co...
2022-03-1127 min
Unleash Your Inner Creative with Lauren LoGrasso (A Creativity Podcast)Why Success Loves Failure, How To Make It On TikTok, & The Art Of Networking w/ Dulma Altan aka @iamDulmaOn The Guest: Dulma Altan is an entrepreneur, writer, and creative, best known for founding the company Makelanea, a one-stop shop for online courses and community built for women to start the e-commerce brands of their dreams. Dulma was also featured in Time Magazine for starting the business baby shower movement: Startup Stork.
From this conversation you’ll learn:
The importance of understanding how to scale your business
Why talking to others in the industry can help you get a realistic looks at your costs and profit margin
Tools for networking and ma...
2022-01-1253 min
Hub Culture presents: The Chronicle DiscussionsEpisode 56: Influencing Climate ChangeHub Culture presents: The Chronicle Discussions, Episode 56 - Influencing Climate Change
Live from the ICE Hub Glasgow COP26 with Helen Meriel, Senior Social Editor, VICE, Asher Clark, Chief Design Officer and Co-Founder, Vivo Barefoot, Dulma Clark, Lead Barefoot Fund at Vivo, in conversation with Stan Stalnaker, Hub Culture. November 3, 2021
Produced by:
New Angel Productions
2021-11-0638 min
Tessy Antony De Nassau's Zoom O'ClockTessy Antony de Nassau's Zoom O'Clock with Shoe Innovators and Foot Wear Industry Disrupters Galahad Clark and Dulma ClarkOUR SEDENTARY AND CUSHIONED LIFESTYLES ARE MAKING US AND OUR PLANET SICKFounded in 2012 by two seventh-generation cobblers, Galahad and Asher Clark, Vivobarefoot is based on one simple insight - barefoot footwear is sustainable footwear. A Vivobarefoot product or experience is one that literally brings us closer to nature - regenerating our physical, social and spiritual health and the natural world.We believe:The closer people are to nature, the more they will protect it.The natural world is the only real model of sustainability.
2021-03-2229 min
Vivobarefoot SUSTAIN THIS? PodcastMichael Pellman Rowland – Wealth Advisor and Writer Changing The World Through Impact InvestmentVivobarefoot hosts Emma and Dulma speak to Michael Pellman Rowland about what impact investment means, and how it can offer solutions to climate change.Michael is Wealth Advisor, advising a global clientele on multi-generational wealth management, with a passion for impact investing. He was elected for Investment News' 40 Under 40 list and Forbes' inaugural list of America's Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors. His passion lies in helping companies that offer innovative solutions to reduce the impact that agriculture has on human health, climate change, water scarcity, and animal welfareTo listen to other episodes from the Sustain...
2020-11-1241 minVivobarefoot SUSTAIN THIS? PodcastKojo Annan on racial justice and equality.Our guest today is Kojo Annan: a successful serial entrepreneur, investor, change maker and father. He is the son of the inspirational global leader, the late former UN Secretary-General: Kofi Annan. In this episode we explore how his family values have affected the way Kojo conducts business, his view on manufacturing, and brand-building in Africa. This episode is hosted by Dulma Clark, who runs our Livebarefoot Foundation, as we discuss his recent open letter to the UN on racial justice and equality in relation to our Basquiat collection launch. This collection was influenced by Dulma’s visit to t...
2020-10-1938 min
Radio Rosa! avec Gaëlle KoutouEpisode #6 Dulma Altan - How to start an online business and the life of an immigrant in the US 🇺🇸EPISODE IN ENGLISH🇬🇧
For this sixth episode of Radio Rosa! I have the pleasure of welcoming a woman that is a trailblazer, Dulma Altan!
I find Dulma and her story so inspiring! She is definitely someone to look up to!
Dulma immigrated to the US as a child from Mongolia, went on to study at Brown University on a full scholarship, and later worked for Google as Associate Account Strategist in San Francisco!
Now based in Los Angeles, she is an entrepreneur helping women start their online business with her company Makela...
2020-10-1424 min
Cart Overflow: Where eCommerce Marketing Playbooks Are Written & SharedHow Dulma Altan Helps Female Entrepreneurs Build Amazing BrandsHighlights: 6:31 - how to stand out with authenticity - create belonging and community8:07 - Why the brand story is so critical to differentiation13:27 - How to create a great community online20: 49 - Why customer education is a big challenge in natural perfumes24:27 - 3 Ideas for companies to start in the fragrance niche LINKSMakelaneCommerce Club Bloom Bras
2020-10-0735 min
Vivobarefoot SUSTAIN THIS? PodcastThe role of the arts in social change with Baroness Lola YoungOur guest today is Baroness Lola Young: a British actress, author, Crossbench peer, and Chancellor of the University of Nottingham. This episode is hosted by Dulma Clark, who runs our Livebarefoot Foundation, and explores Baroness Young's history, her role in the House of Lords in relation to modern politics, as well as how the arts, diversity and inclusion can drive social change. Our conversation is connected to Vivobarefoot's recent collaboration with Jean-Michel Basquiat, and focuses on Baroness Young's experience of reconnecting with Africa through the lens of ethical fashion.Baroness Young has a passionate desire for businesses...
2020-10-0636 min
Vivobarefoot SUSTAIN THIS? PodcastThe Decade Of Regenerative Business with John ElkingtonOur guest today is John Elkington, a world authority on corporate responsibility and sustainable capitalism, a best-selling author and serial entrepreneur. In this episode, Emma is joined by Dulma Clark, who runs the Livebarefoot Foundation, and has a passionate commitment to social justice, responsibility and impact investment.Our discussion focuses on John's passion for regeneration, and what that means for the future of business; alongside the need for transparency across reporting, stakeholder engagement, and progressive impact investment. John also explores how recent events have led to a new awakening in business, and why there is a growing...
2020-09-1844 min
Crazy WisdomWhat does it mean to commit to something challenging? Dulma Altan - CEO of MakelaneDulma and I talk about what it means to create something that requires 100% of your effort and if its possible to remain balanced in the process. Dulma has a lot of wisdom to share and I like her definition of suffering about half way through. Check out Makelane here: https://www.makelane.com/
2020-01-1655 min
Unleash Your Inner Creative with Lauren LoGrasso (A Creativity Podcast)Take Off Your Golden Handcuffs & Pursue Your Passion with Dulma AltanOn Dulma:
Dulma Altan is an entrepreneur, writer and creative, best known for founding the natural fragrance company Potion Naturals!
From this conversations you’ll learn:
WHY Google is such an amazingly run company (and how we can all become a little bit more like them)
How to overcome cultural norms
How to honor an idea’s natural development
How to overcome perfectionism
How to let go of a great opportunity for an authentic one
How to know when it’s time to START your project
Tips for beginning entrepreneurs
Why doing g...
2019-05-2151 min
Business Live: for curious entrepreneurs and social entrepreneursSarah David: intentional leadership, developing positive habits, supporting transformation and the business books she rates most highlySarah David runs consultancy Thrive. She has worked at an executive level in a £1.5 billion turnover law firm, and for small businesses, charities, not for profits and startups."As long as you're dealing with people the challenges remain the same," she told me yesterday. The live radio broadcast of this interview generated some of the most positive feedback of any episode to date.Sarah works with teams and leaders to transform their performance and financial results. At the core of dealing with challenges, she says, is "effective communication, clarity of purpose, and leaders willing to l...
2018-03-1755 min