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Startups in StilettosKelly Gushue Simplifies Money Management for Busy Entreprenistas“...there is a money mindset that we are continuously addressing. And this is why it's an ongoing learning process. And it's great to be part of a community associated with money because there are different dimensions associated with money.”
Money isn’t just about numbers — it’s about choices, confidence, and freedom. In this empowering episode of Startups in Stilettos, hosts Carlyn Bushman and Ingrid Zapata-Read sit down with Kelly Gushue, founder of Personal Finance Warrior and member of the Entreprenista Expert Council, to talk all things money mindset and wealth building for women entrepreneurs.
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2025-10-2837 minStartups in StilettosTraci Channer’s Lessons on Building a Mission-Driven Pajama Business“Just start somewhere and I promise you, like when you open it out to the universe and you put it out there, the right people and the right connections will come into your path.”
In this episode of Startups and Stilettos, Carlyn and Ingrid sit down with Traci Channer, founder of The Decided Collection, a pajama brand for tween girls designed to boost confidence and self-acceptance. Traci shares her journey from corporate burnout to entrepreneurship, revealing how her daughter’s struggle to find stylish, comfortable pajamas sparked a mission-driven business. She opens up about the me...
2025-07-2234 minStartups in StilettosKristen Chimack on the Power of Pivoting and Building a Life With Purpose“When you work for a large organization, everything is planned out, there's a million committees, a million meetings, things take years sometimes to happen. I knew one of the reasons that I really left was I felt like I had become who they wanted me to be and not who I truly am.”
Welcome back to Startups in Stilettos! In this episode, we dive into the powerful story of Kristen Chimack, a business coach, Hotel Whisperer, and author of "The Cost of Staying." Join us as she shares her journey of deliberate networking, discovering her...
2025-05-1335 minStartups in StilettosMeet Your New Co-Host! Community Strategist and Entreprenista Ingrid Zapata Read“I feel so deeply connected to the Entreprenista League because I think having the right people around you makes a big difference.”
In this very special Startups in Stilettos minisode, Carlyn Bushman introduces her new co-host, Ingrid Zapata Read! Ingrid shares her heartfelt journey from corporate to building thriving communities for moms and founders, highlighting how curiosity and genuine connections can lead to unexpected yet rewarding paths.
Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek into Ingrid’s Community Builder Power Group—an in-depth 8-week program designed to help founders turn follower...
2025-05-0624 minStartups in StilettosNatalie Rosado on Balancing Passion and Purpose With Her Mental Health Expertise“How can I meet the needs of my therapists, my staff, my clients, my prospective clients, and then the community at large? When you look at it through the lens of social psychology, the focus is on relationships.”In this insightful conversation, hosts Carlyn Bushman and Richelle Pena sit down with Natalie Rosado, a therapist, speaker, and founder of Tampa Counseling Place. Natalie blends her expertise in mental health with her passion for social justice, aiming to help women break barriers and embrace their full potential. Join us as we expl...
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Entreprenista330 - Addie Gundry, Pluie: Sharing Her Secrets for Winning Awards“Winning an [E100] award for an innovation that was very needed… it really just helped drive awareness.”In this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, we dive into the inspiring journey of Addie Gundry, the founder of Pluie, and last year’s Entreprenista 100 Innovator of the Year. Join us as we explore Addie's experiences before and after winning, the motivations behind her innovative self-sanitizing diaper changing table, and her tips for writing a compelling award application.Whether you’re considering applying for the E100 Awards, other awards, and/ or grant programs...
2025-03-0321 minStartups in StilettosHow Winning Awards Elevates Your Business and Brand“[Applying for an award] caused me to pause in my business and reflect on the wonderful things that I’ve been able to accomplish.”Welcome back to Startups and Stilettos! In this minisode where your hosts Carlyn Bushman and Richelle Pena dive into tips and tricks for applying to this year’s Entreprenista 100 Awards. Having been both a judge and an applicant, Carlyn brings a unique perspective and tons of insider insights while Richelle brings motivational and thought-provoking advice. You'll learn all the benefits of winning awards and how to leverage them for personal branding...
2025-02-2511 minEntreprenista327 - Become an Award-Winning Founder This Year “We wanted to create a program to celebrate founders at all stages of business.”In this episode of Entreprenista, Stephanie shares the exciting announcement of the third annual Entreprenista 100 Awards and why applying could be a game-changer for your business. From securing press and partnerships to gaining funding opportunities and confidence, this awards program is designed to celebrate founders at every stage of their journey. Hear inspiring stories from past winners like Addie Gundry and Alexis Irene, who leveraged their recognition to open new doors and amplify their brands. Plus, get the inside scoop on t...
2025-02-1010 minStartups in StilettosAddie Gundry is Innovating Diaper Changing for Parents on the Go“My biggest regret is [that] I kept this so close to the chest for a while, because a lot of people think, ‘Someone will steal my idea. People think it’s a bad idea.’ You almost want to wait to announce what you're doing until it's totally complete. And I always say, ‘If you're not embarrassed by your first product or service, you are not moving fast enough.’ It needs to be roughly right and you need to get it out in the market.”After her son’s first public diaper blowout, new mom Addie Gundry rea...
2024-11-1234 minStartups in StilettosHow Brianna Ruelas Uses Music to Ignite Creativity and Inspire Women Entrepreneurs“I see that a lot of these young women are struggling to feel like their impact matters and I really want to create something that incorporates my own stories, my own journey, to show them that our choices matter. But more importantly, that they matter, and that everything they bring to the table is significant and meaningful.”When Brianna Ruelas and her husband were thrust into entrepreneurship overnight, she had little choice but to fully embrace the multiple hats she was now wearing. A decade on, Brianna is now a multifaceted Entreprenista who helps wome...
2024-08-2037 minStartups in StilettosScaling Your Business with Effective Sales Leadership with Candice D'Angelo“We really have to get into this mindset of, ‘Maybe I'm not the best at sales, but I'm doing my best.’ I'm going to get better every conversation I have. I'm going to learn with every conversation that I have. We're going to get better with every single call.”Candice D’Angelo spent the first year of her corporate career having doors slammed in her face and getting fired—six times! Though she eventually found some success, the experience made her realize how little interest she had in playing the big business game. That’s when she bec...
2024-08-1337 minStartups in StilettosHow Latrice Smith Integrates Legal and Business Strategies for Medical and Service-Based Professionals“Try to help them understand why we're doing what we're doing and let them see how it's going to benefit them in the long term, why we have to be compliant, why we have to be profitable, why we need to market our business. And really talk to them—always going back to what we called in school the ‘Three Legged Stool.’ So, we're always trying to balance profitability, access, and quality care.”With a master's in public health, Latrice Smith noticed the massive gap between healthcare and the legal world. After pursuing a law degree...
2024-08-0635 minStartups in StilettosHow Dr. Sophia Yen is Transforming and Investing in Women's Health with Pandia Health“One in five women with menopause have considered dropping out of work, have foregone promotion. And we are just at the top of our game and to take us out at 50 is not okay. It's about empowering women to be the best that we can possibly be.”When Dr. Sophia Yen co-founded Pandia Health, the idea was to provide free birth control delivery to anyone with insurance, from private options to Medicaid. But when Pandia Health started advertising their services, Dr. Yen was shocked to find that 60% of respondents didn’t even have prescriptions—and that...
2024-07-3037 minStartups in StilettosHow to Make an Impact as a Podcast Guest with Patrice Poltzer“We're being bombarded all day with so much content and noise. “Please, please. I need your attention here, here, here.” You really have to learn to think about who's listening. Really ask yourself, what is the takeaway for the person listening? Why does that matter? And if you can't think of that, then you don't need to talk about it.”Patrice Poltzer is a storytelling and personal brand expert and the founder of Patrice Poltzer Creative, with more than a decade of experience transforming stories into engaging video content for top media and social platform...
2024-07-2337 minStartups in StilettosHow to Avoid Legal Challenges with Lauren Bercuson from Storylock Legal“In the beginning, if you don't have a team or a system or community around you, it's very easy to feel lost. There are these amazing communities out there for amazing female founders that will really help guide and support you. So, the greatest lesson I learned pretty quickly was that you're never alone. Or, if you feel alone, there are ways to get out of that.”When trademark attorney Lauren Bercuson began the process of founding her own boutique firm, she quickly learned just how lonely and intimidating the process could be. Now, Laur...
2024-07-1635 minStartups in StilettosHow Leyla Bilali is Building a Holistic Fertility Brand“One big thing that sets us apart from other people in [the fertility] space is that we are a team of medical professionals and it's all within our scope of practice to guide you through these things.”After a decade at one of New York City’s top fertility clinics, Leyla Bilali was approached by one of her previous patients with a business plan for a company designed to cater holistically to those going through the IVF process. Today, Leyla is the co-founder and Chief Clinical Officer of Dandi Fertility, a company revolutionizing fertility care t...
2024-07-0931 minStartups in StilettosHow Shannon Weinstein is Making Financial Literacy Relatable for Entrepreneurs“Commit yourself to the discipline and the habit of tracking what is going on. If you're doing that, you are already 10,000 steps ahead of any other business owner who does nothing. If you take this all or nothing approach of, ‘I can't afford a CPA, can't afford a bookkeeper, I can't afford to outsource this yet.’ Guess whose job it is? It's yours to figure out how to do a version of it that you can actually incorporate into your habits.”After a career spent working in Big Four accounting and corporate America, Shannon Weinstei...
2024-07-0235 minStartups in StilettosHow Amy Bartko Became a Leading PR Expert for Family Products“A lot of people have the misconception that PR is only intended for large brands, and that is so not true. PR is really a formula, right? It is building brand awareness, gaining visibility to earn credibility, which equals profitability.”Amy Roberson was climbing the corporate ladder when she realized that being gone for 12 hours a day and having a nanny raise her young son just wasn’t the life she wanted for herself… And that’s when she quit her role in medical sales and started her entrepreneurial journey—and she hasn’t looked back si...
2024-06-2535 minStartups in StilettosHow Leslie Roberson Became a Leader in Inclusive Beauty Retail“I became hyper detailed on the processes and how the business should run. Any good business, this should be the baseline. Nothing else, like this is it. How does your business run without you? My team understands that everyone's on board, so they just move through the system systematically. And so if they have any questions, they pop their head up, ‘Hey, I wasn't able to find this,’ someone can redirect them.”When Leslie Roberson decided to found a new business, she never set out to change the landscape of Black beauty s...
2024-06-1833 minStartups in StilettosHow Marina Khidekel Made Her Business a Household Name Through Networking“Everybody has an unfair advantage. Use it. It could be an expertise that you have, that could be contacts you have in an industry that's adjacent to the industry of your startup or can help your startup—use that.When Marina Khidekel started her search for a solution to her nighttime anxiety, she turned to weighted blankets to aid her bedtime routine. After trying multiple options on the market, she failed to find one that fit her needs. That’s when she took matters into her own hands, creating a line of weighted products to help people just l...
2024-06-1132 minStartups in StilettosChef Joanne Thomas on Transforming Her Passion into A Culinary Business“I didn't realize that it was my gift. I know it was something that I enjoyed and it's something that I loved, but I didn't learn that it was my gift until I got into my 30s.”As a young girl, Joanne Thomas used her Easy-Bake Oven to make the best light-bulb-baked brownies that anyone had ever tasted—but it took her decades to realize that the culinary arts were her true calling. Today, Joanne is a former Marine and an international travel chef and caterer who transformed her passion for hospitality into a thrivi...
2024-05-2831 minStartups in StilettosTransforming E-commerce Brands with Data-Driven Email Marketing with Shlesha Pandey“I've tried so many things, I've been in the feast and famine cycle. First you struggle to get clients or customers and then you struggle with your marketing to keep up with that. It's never ending. There's always something to do and it's important to take a pause and step back and look at how far you've come. So, I'm always grateful for how far I've come rather than being so fixated on ‘Why can't I get there.’”From a young age, Shlesha Pandey loved to write stories and publish them online. After growing a signif...
2024-05-2131 minStartups in StilettosConquering Financial Trauma with Alejandra Rojas“We learn the financial services, we learn what is in that system. We don't learn about our relationship with money. We don't learn about our relationship with success. We didn't learn anything that has to do with the emotional and mindset side of money. You might know the instruments, you may know the old literacy that you want. But if you're lacking this other part, it's never going to work.”Alejandra Rojas is an Entreprenista League member and a finance professional who specialized in financial trauma. Alejandra’s interest in finance started at a young...
2024-05-1432 minStartups in StilettosCultivating Change with Sustainable Tableware with Pallavi Pande“Everything started because somebody started it. Somebody felt that need, ‘Okay, this is not there. Let me take care of this and let me contribute the way I can.’ Of course we can't conquer the world—we're not capable. But we can all do our part and contribute in some ways and we have to start because I believe doing is powerful… because not doing is not.”Growing up in India, Pallavi Pande spent her childhood eating her meals off of banana leaves—a memory she cherished so much that she wanted to share it with her ch...
2024-05-0733 minStartups in StilettosElevating Your Brand's Media Presence with Nicole Pearl“Just because you don't know people, just because you don't have the budget, just because you don't know anything about the media space doesn't mean that you aren't valued and that you shouldn't put your foot in the door.”When Nicole Pearl Kaplan joined Clubhouse, she was incensed by the advice 'quote unquote experts' were giving to small business owners, which led her to realize she had valuable expertise to offer. As a former national magazine beauty editor and seasoned TV beauty and style expert, Nicole has evolved into a PR and media strategist. Throu...
2024-04-3031 minStartups in StilettosMaking Your Brand Magnetic with Mariana Henninger“The responses that I had to my intro post inside of Entreprenista pales in comparison to all of these other networks that I've introduced myself in. I've met so many wonderful women there. And that is part of my marketing strategy, is that every week I have a consistent amount of time that I invest in these groups… Investing in those relationships has paid off immensely.”Mariana Henninger had a highly successful career in filmmaking but she considered herself a “closeted entrepreneur” until 2022, when she realized that there was an opportunity to capitalize on her brand...
2024-04-2338 minStartups in StilettosShaping the Future of Media Production with Lena Jenkins-Smith“As a leader, I knew that it was important for me to know the job. I have to know what it takes financially, physically, mentally to do any job. I would never want to tell somebody to do a job and be responsible for managing them in that position if I didn't know what the job entails.”When Lena Jenkins-Smith decided to make a major pivot in her entertainment career, she knew she would have to overcome her intimidation and focus her determination. Lena is an Emmy nominated executive producer with an impressive 18 year resu...
2024-04-1634 minStartups in StilettosMaking a Marketing Impact with Lindsey Breitwieser“We don't have to do a million things, we just have to do the right things. We often feel like ‘I don't have a big budget to spend on ads and that's why I'm not successful.’ We're chasing all of these different marketing tactics… In truth, we don't actually need to be doing that much.”Lindsey Breitwieser spent nearly a decade of her career in marketing working in-house for international agencies, but after starting a family, she realized it was time to find a solution to feeling chained to her desk. Now, Lindsey is the founde...
2024-04-0932 minStartups in StilettosTransforming Your Mindset Through Hypnosis & NLP with Billé Frazier“You know, it hurts. Nobody likes rejection and somebody didn't like you—whether it be in a relationship or in a job. But you have to figure out how to get up and dust yourself off and make it work. And that's a large part of what I try to impart to my clients, too, when I'm working with them.”After Billé Frazier was laid off from what she believed to be her “dream job,” she decided to take it as a sign from above that it was time to turn her side hustle into a full...
2024-04-0229 minStartups in StilettosDemystifying the Health Insurance Industry with Dr. Noor Ali“Show up dressed as your next level self. So, whoever that ‘her’ is that you're projecting—whether that's five years or 10 years—show up as her. Embodying her, not just dressed as her… Proving to yourself like, ‘Hey, I just did it 10 years before I thought that I could do it.’”When Dr. Noor Ali moved back to the US after completing her medical training and starting her career as a surgeon in Bangladesh, she found herself unable to continue practicing medicine—and she felt like she’d completely lost her identity. Nearly a decade later, Noor has...
2024-03-2634 minStartups in StilettosHow to Legally Protect Your Business with Lauren Bercuson“In the beginning, if you don't have a team or a system or community around you, it's very easy to feel lost. There are these amazing communities out there for amazing female founders that will really help guide and support you. So, the greatest lesson I learned pretty quickly was that you're never alone. Or, if you feel alone, there are ways to get out of that.”When trademark attorney Lauren Bercuson began the process of founding her own boutique firm, she quickly learned just how lonely and intimidating the process could be. Now, Laur...
2024-03-1935 minStartups in StilettosFormulating Beauty Business Success with Emilie Mascarell“It's a crowded space. It's expensive. It takes time. And not everybody is an overnight success. So, I think it's important to know how to play with the rules of the game and how to set yourself in a way that is really going to differentiate you and… is going to serve you. I want to make sure that your formulation, that your packaging, that anything you develop is aligned with your vision.”When Emilie Mascarell first started at cult fragrance powerhouse Le Labo, they were still a small start up with just a handfu...
2024-03-1231 minStartups in StilettosTraining to Sell with Candice D’Angelo“We really have to get into this mindset of, ‘Maybe I'm not the best at sales, but I'm doing my best.’ I'm going to get better every conversation I have. I'm going to learn with every conversation that I have. We're going to get better with every single call.”Candice D’Angelo spent the first year of her corporate career having doors slammed in her face and getting fired—six times! Though she eventually found some success, the experience made her realize how little interest she had in playing the big business game. That’s when she bec...
2024-03-0537 minStartups in StilettosRelationship and Network-Building Tips with Stephanie and Carlyn“You don't need to always feel like you have to belong to six or seven networking relationship groups that account for thousands and thousands of members. As I always say, go narrow and deep.” -Carlyn Hey Entreprenistas! It's Stephanie and Carlyn here and we’re talking about some of our favorite relationship and network-building tips. We’re covering all you need to know about networking as an introvert, the power of breakout groups, and utilizing your social platforms to support relationship building. What we talk about:
Managing energy during netwo...
2024-02-2718 minStartups in StilettosPitching Yourself and Finding Your Voice with Brianna Ruelas“I see that a lot of these young women are struggling to feel like their impact matters and I really want to create something that incorporates my own stories, my own journey, to show them that our choices matter. But more importantly, that they matter, and that everything they bring to the table is significant and meaningful.”When Brianna Ruelas and her husband were thrust into entrepreneurship overnight, she had little choice but to fully embrace the multiple hats she was now wearing. A decade on, Brianna is now a multifaceted entreprenista who helps wome...
2024-02-2037 minStartups in StilettosThe Finishing Touch with Stephanie Purzycki“I time block and I say, ‘This is going to be the time specific to managing the business.’ Being able to manage my time correctly and know when I'm doing what. In this post COVID era where we're all working remotely, being able to connect face to face is also important. So, our weekly zoom calls, those are important to stay connected and really understand what everybody else is working on.” As a new mom, Stephanie Purzycki found herself on an endless string of playdates with her little one at different homes, but everyone seemed to...
2024-02-1328 minStartups in StilettosMaking the Bed with Ruby Russell“I’ve had a few setbacks. One was our first [launch in] March 2020. And guess what? The world shut down. And so I tried again on March the 13th 2023. I was at the London Stock Exchange when, guess what? That was the day that Silicon Valley crashed. So, all you can do is laugh it off and move forward. You don't cry over spilt milk.” When Ruby Russell’s partner suffered a back injury that left him unable to make the bed, she was inspired to design a product that would significantly simplify the daily ch...
2024-01-2334 minStartups in StilettosCertifying Your Company with Heather Cox“If you don't have the time or money to do it once, you definitely do not have the time or money to do it twice—so make sure you outsource to experts the first time.”When Heather Cox was pregnant with her first baby, she knew continuing to work was a non-negotiable—she just wasn’t sure what, exactly, that would look like after her little one arrived. Now, 15 years and five kids later, Heather is the co-founder and president of Certify My Company, a service that facilitates diversity certifications for women, ethnic minority, LGBT, veter...
2024-01-1634 minStartups in StilettosFinding Your Ultimate Purpose with Harli Gawronski“You're always focused on the big goal, and you don't celebrate the little wins in between. And that is so important. And for me, it's something that I had to learn, was to celebrate the little wins in between—because that's what keeps you going to the ultimate goal.” Harli Gawronski’s eureka moment came to her during the COVID-19 pandemic: her true purpose was outside of corporate America. Though she had gained experience and knowledge as she made her way through the ranks, she realized that her voice wasn’t being used to its fullest...
2024-01-0931 minStartups in StilettosAI for Scaling StartupsHey Entreprenistas! It's Stephanie here, and we are featuring some of our favorite conversations throughout December to help inspire and educate you with what you need to know to grow your businesses all 2024. This week on Startups in Stilettos, we'll hear about using AI to scale startups. Today, we start with the highlights of our conversation with Kara Venus, founder of Stella's Way Marketing, as she shares how she uses AI in her business and what attributes of AI you should consider for your business in 2024. Next, we revisit our conversation with Kristina Bartold, co-founder of The Social Snippet...
2023-12-2612 minEntreprenista2023 End of Year Note with Steph + Courtney"As you look back on 2023, be sure to celebrate all you have accomplished this year!”Hi Entreprenistas! It’s Steph & Courtney here. It has been quite the year for us both running Entreprenista and Socialfly. 2023 has been filled with lots of new experiences and learning lessons and we are about to share lots of them with you. Plus be sure to listen until the end as we’re giving you a sneak peek at what is in store for 2024! We talked about:
The Entreprenista 100 Awards The laun...
2023-12-1839 minEntreprenistaSharon Price John on Leading with Heart at Build-A-Bear Workshop“It's magical to be of service.” In this incredibly motivating episode of Entreprenista, we're joined by Sharon Price John, the transformative CEO and President of Build-A-Bear Workshop. Under Sharon's visionary leadership, this iconic brand has undergone a remarkable transformation, redefining the retail experience for millions. Her journey, a blend of creativity and strategic insight, has reshaped Build-A-Bear into a dynamic player in the retail industry. Sharon's career is a roadmap of success through resilience and curiosity, starting with her unique fusion of art and psychology in advertising, leading to her major role in brand manage...
2023-12-1159 minStartups in StilettosKickstarting Your Business Success for 2024“You'll know when or where you can spend that money but, have a plan.”Are you ready to take your business to new heights in the upcoming year? In this episode of Startups and Stilettos, your hosts Carlyn Bushman and Stephanie Cartin reveal their keys to successful business planning and growth for the new year. Discover how to set realistic goals and avoid common pitfalls that come with rushed decision-making. Learn the art of leveraging historical data to shape a winning strategy that aligns with customer behavior and seasonal trends. Unlock the essentials of business planning as we p...
2023-12-0534 minEntreprenistaHow Sallie Krawcheck Is Redefining Women’s Wealth with Ellevest“Risk-averse means you don't want to take a risk; risk-aware means you're willing to take it if you understand it." - Sallie Krawcheck Sallie Krawcheck is the visionary CEO and co-founder of Ellevest, an innovative investment platform focused on empowering women financially. Since its creation in 2014, under Sallie's leadership, Ellevest has achieved remarkable milestones, including managing over $1.8 billion in assets and fostering a vibrant community of 3 million members. Before this success, Sallie was the head of Bank of America’s Global Wealth and Investment Management division. In this episode of Entreprenista, Sallie shares with us her...
2023-12-0452 minStartups in StilettosThe Art of Education Through Performance with Meirav Zur “It's not the learn one thing, it's try to learn as much as you can, so you can see what works for you.” In this episode of Startups in Stilettos, we delve into the remarkable journey of Meirav Zur, a multi-talented creative - actor, producer, and writer who is particularly passionate about improvisation, theater, and the art of comedy. Meirav’s story takes us from founding the English Language Professional Traveling Theatre in Israel to her currently running production for the thought-provoking musical, "Inconceivable," focused on addressing the complex topic of infertility through the vehicle...
2023-11-2821 minStartups in StilettosMoving Forward From Major Milestones In Business with Carlyn Bushman“I cannot stress enough the importance of networking, and really go narrow and deep. I think we get to the point where we sign up for so many things when you go wide and shallow. It's really hard to measure what you're getting out of that particular networking group.” - Carlyn BushmanBefore she was your host, Carlyn Bushman was our beloved guest and founding Entreprenista member full of endless knowledge and prime insight, geared up and ready to share. In this episode of Startups in Stilettos, Carlyn shares how being an Entreprenista 100 Award winne...
2023-11-2136 minEntreprenistaThe Future of Healthcare with Ellen DaSilva Founder of Summer HealthEllen DaSilva is the visionary founder and CEO of Summer Health, a telehealth service that focuses on connecting parents to pediatricians and answering their questions via text within 15 minutes. At Summer Health, Ellen and her team are on a mission to radically simplify healthcare while addressing how we approach being and staying well. In this episode of Entreprenista, we sit down with Ellen as she delves into how telemedicine is playing a critical role in reshaping healthcare businesses today. She offers a unique perspective with data-driven insights and personal parenting stories that have inspired her work while also unpacking t...
2023-11-2043 minStartups in StilettosBuilding Credibility Around Your Business with Adria MarshallAdria Marshall is the founder of Ecoslay, a plant-based hair-care product brand for textured hair types whose impact and resourcefulness won her the Entreprenista 100 Award in 2022 for Best Self-Funded Business. In this episode of Startups in Stilettos, we caught up with Adria to discuss the biggest benefits she’s seen since winning the award and she shares her advice for any other founders thinking about applying this year! If you’re new here or just happened to miss her first appearance, you're in luck! After hearing from Adria, we revisit her original episode where she shared with us how her...
2023-11-1439 minStartups in StilettosThe Impact of Female Founder Community and Support with Jamie Banks“I just kept finding that everything that would come up. I had a woman in my life who was an expert in it and was willing to take their own time to hold my hand and walk me through it.“ Jamie Banks, the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Change of Scenery, a woman’s luxury sustainable swim and resort wear startup that launched in March 2022 which is when Jamie first joined us on the podcast! Just a year later, Jamie’s business was named the Best Brand New Business Winner for the Entreprenista 100 Awards in 2023. In...
2023-11-0737 minEntreprenistaAmanda Bradford on Disrupting the Dating App Game“Let's have standards that are high, and let's be unapologetic about them” In this episode of Entreprenista, we sit down with Amanda Bradford, the mastermind behind 'The League' dating app, as she offers a candid peek into the world of app development and building her business from the ground up.. Having navigated the challenging terrains of the tech industry, she sheds light on the obstacles female app developers often face, from gender bias to limited funding opportunities. Her bootstrap beginnings, despite raising $2 million, have led to innovative marketing strategies, leveraging local events, and Facebook ads t...
2023-11-0643 minStartups in StilettosThe Key To Using Market Trends To Inform Your Business Plans with Christina Vanacore“Be the person that you want to be, now. That applies for your business too. If you want to see a million-dollar year next year, or maybe you only want to see $100,000 year next year, you're only going to get that by making sure that you understand where you are now and where you were so that you can project where you're going to go.” Have you felt like you're throwing spaghetti at the wall, trying to find the right business strategy that’s best suited for your product line? Well, on today’s episode of...
2023-10-3124 minEntreprenistaHow to Go Viral with Ashley StahlAshley Stahl is a well-known career coach, a Fortune 500 spokesperson, a profound TEDx speaker, and an author with expertise in helping Entreprenista’s like you find clarity and purpose in their professional lives. As a former counterterrorism professional, Ashley found herself feeling lost and in need of making a change. Now, she’s dedicated her career to helping people pursue fulfilling careers and making meaningful career transitions. You may also know her as the author of the best-selling book called “You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Path Forward, and Pivot Your Career” which provides practical guidance on how to navigate...
2023-10-2352 minStartups in StilettosFind Your Passion and Make It Profitable with Kara Venus “Just just do it, get your LLC created, get your website created, do all the pieces.” In today’s episode of Startups in Stilettos, Carlyn flies solo while sitting down with Kara Venus, an author and the owner of Stella's Way Marketing, a full-service small business consulting firm that helps small travel businesses launch and scale their marketing efforts. As a marketer by trade, Kara has been working in this space for over 12 years but wasn’t driven to start her own business until the birth of her daughter. After realizing a need for a more flexib...
2023-10-1722 minEntreprenistaGetting Investors To Fall In Love With Your Business with Katie Shea“You're not trying to convert the skeptics, you're looking for the believers.”Raising capital can feel like the ultimate courtship process and Katie Shea has all the tea on making your business the belle of the ball every fundraising season. Before having an investment portfolio valued at over 6 Billion USD, Katie started her career by co-founding a manufacturing company from her NYU dorm room, that went on to have best-selling brands at Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, Bed Bath & Beyond, and even more global retail locations. Now Katie is the Founder and General Partner of Diverg...
2023-10-1653 minStartups in StilettosBuild A Reputation and Watch Your Business Grow with Whitney Lee“ You don't just step out into the business world and say, I'm the best. I'm the smartest, I'm the nicest, I'm a good person, and everyone believes you overnight. No, you have to prove yourself, you have to consistently put in the work to show your true colors. And over time you build that reputation.” Whitney never imagined owning her own business, let alone founding a seven-figure award-winning international agency dedicated to helping companies and other businesses thrive. If you asked her at 22 what her aspirations in life were, Whitney would’ve said being the Director of PR for t...
2023-10-1026 minStartups in StilettosCreative Problems Require Creative Solutions with Libra Riley“If you've created something, get it out there, get it prototyped. Get it patented if it makes sense to patent because not every product needs to have a patent, but just get going on something.” In today’s episode, we are joined by Libra Riley, the Founder and CEO of SWOOP™ Hanger, a patented hanger design that transitions the length of long garments to maximize closet storage, protect garments, and streamline travel. Who doesn't love that? Libra’s interest in organizing began many years ago out of the desire to make her own space more organized...
2023-10-0327 minEntreprenistaBuilding A Bad Bitch Empire with Lisa Carmen Wang“A woman steps into HER FULL POWER not when she is finally given permission to do so, but when she realizes she never needed it in the first place.” If the world is going to label you a bitch, you might as well be a bad bitch according to Lisa Carmen Wang. As a USA champion gymnast, angel & crypto investor, serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and executive coach, Lisa is also the Founder of the Bad Bitch Empire and the author of The Bad Bitch Business Bible, a revolutionary guide for women to break free of the...
2023-10-0250 minStartups in StilettosHow To Plan For The Unpredictable with Emily Cisek“You want to do everything you want to be everything to everyone. You want to be the perfect founder, but the perfect founder doesn't exist you need to be authentic and true to yourself and the type of leader you are.” Named the 2021 Women Who Mean Business Honoree by the Houston Business Journal, Emily Cisek is the co-founder and CEO of The Postage, an all-in-one digital platform for life and family organizations but also for small businesses, succession, and legacy management. After experiencing the loss of three family members in six weeks, Emily started The Post...
2023-09-2622 minStartups in StilettosAn Integrative Approach To Medicine and Business with Dr. Cindy Tsai“I really realized that we need to take this very integrative holistic approach to wellbeing. So often we are focused on productivity and being busy. And we forget about listening to what we're actually going through.” Dr. Cindy Tsai is an award-winning board-certified physician, TEDx speaker, best-selling author, and Chief Wellness Officer as the visionary founder of Yes and More, a personal growth and wellness company. As an inspired thought leader, Dr. Cindy understands that what is traditional or common practice doesn’t inherently equate to what is best in terms of how each individua...
2023-09-1927 minEntreprenistaCreating A New Business Category with Jen Batchelor“ The more I tell my story, the more I'm like, damn, I would never have wanted to follow in the footsteps of anyone, I really have to blaze the path. Even though it's painful as sin, I have to put something out there that's brand new, and let people react to it.”Jen is delivering a whole new way to relate with “all bliss and no booze”, as she would put it, so we all can stay clear and calm while keeping the fun creative juices flowing. Jen Batchelor is a serial Entreprenista and the co-f...
2023-09-1147 minStartups in StilettosBuilding a Booming Business with Adria Marshall“I really didn't want to start my own brand. I just wanted products that worked…So it’s just solving this puzzle, which is great as an entrepreneur, because that’s what it is every day - solving a new mystery” Adria is another prime example of how necessity breeds innovation. As she was searching for the best natural hair care products with healthy and organic ingredients, she continued to run into a Goldie Locks-like dilemma. Eventually, she found a formula that was just right when she realized: with a bit of research and her own int...
2023-09-0538 minEntreprenistaBuilding Brands Through Partnerships with Kira Mackenzie Jackson“It really just comes down to the partnership that you build with the person who is selling your business, making sure that that's extremely personal, and that you understand the ins and outs of what they're looking to gain out of that acquisition.” Kira is a wealth of knowledge and innovation with a career to prove it. As an Investor and the Head of Partnerships at RX3 Growth Partners, a consumer-centric growth equity firm co-founded by Aaron Rodgers of the New York Jets, Kira oversees the company's value-add investment strategy across its deal and operat...
2023-09-0449 minEntreprenistaBuilding A Business That’s Made To Last with Jessica Majno“You have to have a lot of confidence to be an entrepreneur. I will say I'm a generally confident person, but it is also a truly humbling experience in some respects. You are constantly being pushed to learn different things every day, which is what I love about it.”Jessica is a self-proclaimed human systems nerd who channeled her love of identifying and solving problems through a decade's worth of career experience in building international economic systems as a consultant. So when she saw an opportunity to shape the Billion dollar home-improvement market with inno...
2023-08-2850 minEntreprenistaUnlocking Your True Potential Through Mastering Your Mind with Amanda Bybel“I am me and that is my superpower. I can live a life beyond my wildest dreams and I deserve it. I am worthy of it. I attract money wherever I go. I am an abundant beacon of light.” After years of struggling with addiction cycles and failing to find fulfillment in the corporate world, Amanda discovered the key to her transformation and ultimately her purpose, through a personal development program that opened her eyes to the power of her own mind. In today’s episode, we finally got to sit down with Amanda Bybel Ku...
2023-08-2136 minStartups in StilettosHow To Maximize Your Growth and Revenue with Carlyn BushmanWhether a business is a major corporation or a small boutique, its fourth-quarter performance plays a huge role in revenue growth for the year. This was especially true for Carlyn when she found herself in a product-based business, where the holiday season was often the busiest. So the tools and processes she planned on bringing into the second half of the year were particularly important. Being the Entreprenista she is, Carlyn ultimately discovered the key: Plan and prepare for the growth you predict.In today’s episode, Carlyn Bushman provides a preview of what yo...
2023-06-1316 minEntreprenistaHow Jerri Evans Took Her Business Online During the COVID PandemicWhen Jerri was a teenager, her life turned upside once her mother was diagnosed with cancer. Her mother completely transformed the family’s way of living through food. After Jerri’s mom passed, Jerri left a stable career to go back home. That’s when she decided to continue her mother’s legacy, and forge her own. Today, we sit down with Jerri Evans, owner of Turning Natural, a juice bar that provides fresh and natural food to urban communities in the DC area, as well as online. She shares her advice for starting a store...
2023-06-0551 minEntreprenistaWhen Being An Entreprenista Is In Your DNA with Carrie Shaw of CopperCarrie’s career path is quite the story: she started in product management and stayed in that for over a decade before switching to marketing and falling in love. After she had been with Copper for a couple years as CMO, she was offered the CEO position and almost turned it down, but she didn’t. Now she’s living and loving what she’s doing. Today, we sit down with Carrie Shaw, CEO of Copper, an all-in-one CRM tool that we use religiously at Entreprenista. She shares how her background led her to Copper, how she built and...
2023-05-0153 minEntreprenistaThe Process of Selling a Company with Nathalie Walton of ExpectfulNathalie always had an Entreprenista spirit, but it wasn’t until she found a meditation app during her high-risk pregnancy that she realized how she wanted to implement that spirit. After she made it to term with her pregnancy––she credits Expectful’s meditations––she decided to join forces with Expectful and helped grow the brand. Today, we sit down with Nathalie Walton, co-founder and CEO of Expectful, a holistic wellness app for hopeful, expecting, and new moms. Nathalie shares with us what she’s learned about fundraising, how to sell a business, tips for building pa...
2023-04-1040 minEntreprenistaIt’s Never Too Late To Just Get Started with Vivian Valenty of Dazzle DryVivian Valenty has known since she was young that her purpose on earth was to help people. Originally, she wanted to be a doctor, but she went into chemistry instead. After meeting with a man whose wife had a problem with the drying time of nail polish, she worked to fix it. When Covid hit, she pivoted her business to include the manufacturing of hand sanitizer––only to give it all away because she knew it was desperately needed. Today, we sit down with Vivian Valenty, founder of Dazzle Dry, a nail polish company that...
2023-03-2046 minEntreprenistaFrom Entreprenista to Corporate and Back Again: Insights from Sandra Campos of Fashion LaunchpadComing from an Entreprenista family, Sandra knew she had the spirit to run her own company. But her path of entrepreneurship has been a winding road back and forth from corporate America. She views it as a way to always be adding to her skill set, and she has certainly acquired many skills. Today, we sit down with Sandra Campos, founder of Latina Disruptors, an event that focuses on supporting Latina founders through education, networking, and events. She shares about her first business venture, working with Selena Gomez, how she makes it through the hard times, and so...
2023-03-1351 minEntreprenistaThe Business Behind Your Future Dream Closet with Ambika Singh of ArmoireGrowing up in an Entreprenista family, Ambika always had exuberant ideas for what she wanted to do for work. It wasn’t until she decided to quit corporate America to go to business school that she was able to combine her passion for helping women with her need to start her own company. Today, we sit down with Ambika Singh, founder of Armoire, a subscription based clothing rental company. She shares all about her career path, her anti-advice on fundraising, the challenges she’s faced growing a company like hers, and so much more. “I grew up shar...
2023-03-0654 minEntreprenistaBuilding Brands at the Intersection of Fashion and Sustainability with Marci Zaroff of ECOfashion CorpMarci Zaroff was a natural-born entreprenista. From lemonade stands to calligraphy businesses, she always had a hustle on the side. In her more than 30 years in business, she has founded more than ten companies. We can all learn a little (or a lot) from her. Today, we sit down with Marci Zaroff. She is a life-long entreprenista, CEO and founder of many brands, and the pioneer of sustainable fashion. She shares with us her background, how to make sure you match with celebrity partners, how to get into retailers, and so much more. ”I was very con...
2023-02-1348 minEntreprenistaAsk One Extra Question with Nicole Cogan of No BreadAfter going down the path that she figured was best for her, Type-A Nicole decided to quit her career to see where her blog would take her. She became one of the leading industry experts in the gluten-free field and helped shape how restaurants facilitated gluten-free options. Today, we sit down with Nicole Cogan, founder of No Bread, a popular gluten-free blog, and an angel investor. She shares with us why she quit her job with no back-up plan, her biggest challenges, her advice for investing, and so much more.
2023-01-0247 minEntreprenistaAn End-Of-Year Rundown with Stephanie and CourtneyIt’s been a great (and long) year, Entreprenistas! And we are so excited to have had each and every one of you here for it. We can’t wait to see what next year brings!Today, we sit down to discuss the year’s highs and lows with Entreprenista and Social Fly. We share our learning lessons, the books we recommend, how to feel comfortable at events, and so much more. “We launched the Entreprenista League in the middle of 2021. So this has been the first full year of the me...
2022-12-2637 min
EntreprenistaHigh Quality Cocktails at Home with Dominique Gonzales of Root ElixirsAfter rising up through the ranks in the hospitality industry to become a bartender at many different cocktail bars in Northern California, Dominique Gonzalez found herself being the designated bartender at all the gatherings she would attend. An Entreprenista at heart, Dominique decided to use her bartending knowledge to fix the problem that many of her family members were facing: creating intricate great-tasting cocktails. In today’s episode, we are talking with Dominique Gonzalez, founder of Root Elixirs, a craft cocktail mixer that gives people the ability to create high-quality cocktails in the comfort of their own hom...
2022-11-2839 min
EntreprenistaWomen Creating Wealth with Amanda Schutzbank of Willow GrowthAmanda Schutzbank saw a hole in the capital-raising world for non-tech businesses needing capital during the early stages of business. So she decided to put her years of expertise to use and do something about it. In today’s episode, we sit down with Amanda Schutzbank, co-founder of Willow Growth, a company that provides early-seed funding for consumer-based businesses. She shares why there was a need for Willow Growth, what the difference in venture capital and private equity is, what investors look for in pitches, and so much more. “My mission right now is we want m...
2022-11-1445 min
EntreprenistaBecoming Less of a Perfectionist with Lindsay Cook of FitOnAfter stepping down from her career and taking a six month traveling trip with her children, Lindsay Cook realized what her next career step would be: creating an app based on her health and wellness passions. In today’s episode, we sit down with Lindsay Cook, co-founder of FitOn, the number one free fitness app. Lindsay shares with us how her corporate background helped her start FitOn, the process and mindset needed for raising capital, how to market an app, and so much more.“I realized how important actually my workouts were to my own self...
2022-10-2448 min
EntreprenistaWear the Colorful Suit with Sabeena Ladha of DeuxSabeena was like every other millennial and took the straight and narrow corporate career path. Then when the world shut down and she was quarantined to her home, Sabeena mixed her love of healthy eating and a cookie dough obsession with her career knowledge of the snack industry to create a good-for-you cookie dough company. In today’s episode, we sit down with Sabeena Ladha, CEO and founder of Deux, a healthy cookie dough company for women. Sabeena shares how she started Deux in her own kitchen during the pandemic, how she found herself on Shark Tank, how...
2022-10-0349 min
EntreprenistaFundraising 101 with Stefanie Sample of FundidWhen Stefanie Sample woke up one day, mid-pandemic, and read an article that mentioned the huge gap in PPP loans for women and minorities, she knew she wanted to be part of the solution. So she spent the next few months learning all she could about small business lending. Then she launched Fundid. In today’s episode, we talk with Stefanie Sample, founder of Fundid, a business capital company for women and minority business owners. She chats with us about the previous businesses she’s had, how to profitably sell your business, all about raising capital, and so mu...
2022-09-2647 min
EntreprenistaA Modern Fertility Pharmacy with Pam Schumann of SMP PharmacyApple Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio | GooglePlayMany people struggle to grow their families, so they turn to fertility treatments. However, the process can be confusing and not personal. SMP Pharmacy decided to change that by streamlining the process and making it easier on patients and nurses, alike. In today's episode, we talk with Pam Schumann, CEO of SMP Pharmacy, about why she saw the need for a new fertility management program, how to set your b...
2022-09-1253 min
EntreprenistaMaking Connections and Providing Opportunities with Anna Ratala of ZvookWhen Anna Ratala decided to start a podcast, she went looking for a platform that would help her find brands to monetize her podcast. When she found there was no such site, she decided to create her own, thus Zvook was born. In this week's episode, Anna Ratala, CEO and co-founder of Zvook, a platform that matches brands to podcasts, shares how her journey to starting her own business led her across the world, how to go about fundraising, why she thinks more women should enter tech, and s...
2022-09-0549 min
Startups in StilettosDrinks with Friends with Julie Stevens of BeTini SpiritsEver run into a problem that you just know there has to be a solution for, only to find out there really isn't? If you're like most Entreprenistas, maybe you decide just to create the solution yourself. Most people freeze with analysis paralysis, not Julie Stevens. This week's guest is Julie Stevens, founder and CEO of the pre-made cocktail company, BeTini. Julie shares how her business was born out of hosting necessity, how she just dove in, and why she thinks it's important to choose your team wisely. Sh...
2022-08-2322 min
EntreprenistaTurning Passion into Product with Kimmy Scotti of Fig.1 and 8VCHave you ever wanted to detach time from money? You may have wanted something more than an hourly job. But maybe you thought 'I'm too young' or 'I'm too old' or 'I'm too [fill-in-the-blank.]' For Kimmy Scotti, she didn't let her age stop her from accomplishing what she wanted. She pounded the pavement and figured out how she could get to where she wanted to go. This week's guest, Kimmy Scotti, is a life-long entrepreneur and business owner. After starting her first business at 15, Mimz New York, K...
2022-08-1556 min
EntreprenistaWeb3 and NFTs with Michelle Reeves of MavionMichelle Reeves is the co-founder and CEO of Mavion, a Web 3 platform that creates fashion NFTs. Michelle has a heart for helping women break into the cryptocurrency world. As she says, her DMs are always open to inquiring minds. In this week's episode, Michelle shares how 2016 got her started in NFTs. She also shares what she hopes her company, Mavion, can help with, how NFTs can help a business grow, and how to get started in the NFT space. As a mom herself, she gives helpful tips on h...
2022-08-0847 min
Startups in StilettosGet Un-Stuck with Coach Crystal SimmonsBetween working, eating, and sleeping, it can be easy to get stuck in the predictability of our everyday lives. We’re busy, constantly on the go, and many of us aren’t entirely happy with the dynamics of our lives. We want to make changes but don’t know where to start. That’s where today’s guest comes in.Entreprenista League member Crystal Simmons is a certified coach, speaker, and podcaster. After graduating, she started her career in health services before making the change to coaching. Her business...
2022-07-1224 min
Startups in StilettosBroadway to Direct Sales with Theda BlackwoodEver thought about entering the world of direct sales? Why or why not? Entering this kind of industry can be quite daunting but how would you feel if you heard about all of its success stories? If you learned about the women who are thriving in the world of direct sales?This episode’s guest, Theda Blackwood exemplifies what it means to be successful in the direct sales industry. Fueled by inspiration brought on by her mom, Theda has built three multi-million dollar businesses, the third, and most re...
2022-07-0526 min
Startups in StilettosSaving Lives, One Bag at a Time with Sylvia KampshoffSylvia Kampshoff is the founder and CEO of two businesses: the more established Kanthaka Inc. and the newly-launched PATA Lifestyle. Sylvia obtained her PhD in Law from the University of Heidelberg in 2015 before founding Kanthaka Inc. the following year. She has always had an affinity for business, and it’s this affinity that led to the birth of PATA Lifestyle.In this episode, Sylvia walks us through what inspired her to start her new business and how she went about launching it. She speaks to us about the im...
2022-06-2833 min
Startups in StilettosA Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words with Christina HawatmehChristina Hawatmeh is the founder and CEO of the world’s largest authentic photo library, Scopio. Scopio - which stands for Scope It Out - aims to distribute images across the world and secure a place for them in our history. Its primary goal is to elevate the stories of individuals who are underrepresented. After completing her masters in International Affairs from Columbia University and starting her career, Christina was inspired to start Scopio in 2016. She’s also an author, having just released a book called The Year Time Stopped: The Global Pandemic and Photos.
2022-06-2129 min
Startups in StilettosPlay and Put Away with Tracy Nicodemo of Shop Little CreativesTracy Nicodemo is a small business owner whose experience of being a new mom helped inspire the birth of her business, Little Creatives. Tracy graduated from Ohio University with a bachelor of applied science in interior architecture before completing an associate’s degree in fashion/apparel design. Tracy’s impressive background in interiors and fashion was what helped her to start Little Creatives in 2020.On this episode, Tracy speaks to us about her journey to becoming a small business owner, how it’s changed her life, and what tools...
2022-06-1425 min
Startups in StilettosHow to Write, Design, and Sell Your Book with Yobe Qiu of By Yobe QiuYobe Qiu is an author, educator, and serial entrepreneur. She holds a bachelor's degree in Education from The New School and a Master of Science (MS) in Early Childhood Education and Teaching. After identifying a need for more multicultural books, Yobe created her own children's books featuring Asian characters and cultures. Yobe helps female entrepreneurs to launch and grow their educational businesses.Today, Yobe shares her journey from educator to entrepreneur and how she helps women bring their children’s book ideas to fruition. She shares the channels sh...
2022-05-0924 min
Startups in StilettosHelping You Put Your Best Heel ForwardWe love what we do, and we love helping people. Our aim is that this podcast is something that helps you on a daily basis. We want to be that voice telling you, “You can do it!”. So we have come together to give you more information on what we do and how this podcast can help you and your business.Today's episode is all about the inspiration behind Startups in Stilletos and how it differs from...
2022-05-0318 min
EntreprenistaFounding a Women’s Fashion Brand with Kiya TomlinKiya Tomlin is a fashion designer and entrepreneur. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Pre-Medical Studies at the College of William & Mary, Kiya pursued her lifelong love of fashion by studying Fashion & Apparel Design at the University of Cincinnati. She later established her own brand and line of clothing for women, dedicated to helping her customers live their stories purely and fully, without restrictions or limitations.Kiya joins us today to share the story of how she started her fashion brand. She discusses her background and wh...
2022-03-2546 min
EntreprenistaEnd of the Year Recap 2021 with Stephanie + Courtney2020 felt like the year that never ended. While every month in 2020 felt like three years condensed, 2021 just breezed by—we blinked, took a breath, and here we are, almost at the end of the year, planning for 2022. It only goes to show that life is so precious and short that you need to make the most of every moment, celebrate your wins, and take all your learning opportunities to heart.In this episode, we take the time to pause and reflect on the highs, the lows, and the le...
2021-12-2323 min
EntreprenistaEvery Entreprenista Needs a Community with Tiffany Dufu of The CruTiffany Dufu is the Founder and CEO of The Cru, an organization of women helping each other thrive. Listed among Entrepreneur’s 100 Powerful Women and Fast Company’s League of Extraordinary Women, Tiffany is fiercely committed to empowering women and girls. In addition to raising roughly $20 million for the advancement of women, she has helped found a girls’ middle school, headed a national womens’ leadership organization, and served as the Chief Leadership Officer at Levo, a social good tech startup that elevates women in the workforce. At The Cru, Tiffany helps a diverse group of mid-level and senior professionals find the...
2021-11-1950 min
EntreprenistaSecrets of the PR Rockstar with Sabina Hitchen of Press for Success: PR Prep SchoolSabina Hitchen is an Entreprenista, speaker, media expert, and the Founder of Press for Success: PR Prep School. Dedicated to empowerment through knowledge, Sabina founded Press for Success to give small business owners, experts, coaches, and entrepreneurs the tools they need to get publicity. As a media expert, Sabina is regularly featured in several media outlets, including USA Today, The Huffington Post, and ABC News.Sabina joins us today to share how her Entreprenista journey has transformed throughout her career and explain why every business owner should incorporate...
2021-11-0548 min
EntreprenistaThe Power of Networking with Leslie Grossman of Circle LeadershipSerial Entreprenista, Leslie Grossman, is a leadership coach, speaker, and author. She is the founder of Circle Leadership, an organization that shifts the mindset and confidence of women executives and entrepreneurs as they travel the path to their professional goals. Throughout her career, Leslie has presented womens’ leadership programs, workshops, and conferences worldwide. These have helped thousands of women take the next best step in their journey. Leslie also serves as the Faculty Director of the Executive Women’s Leadership Program at the George Washington University Center for Excellence in Public Leadership and sits as Vice Chair on IMPACT Lead...
2021-10-1547 min
EntreprenistaFrom Underestimated to Unstoppable with Jamie Kern Lima of IT CosmeticsWhen Jamie Lima started experiencing rosacea at her dream job as a TV anchor and couldn’t find a makeup brand with the right coverage, she decided she had to launch her own line. After drafting a business plan on her honeymoon, she launched IT cosmetics, and the rest is history.Today, Jamie shares how she built her brand through pure grit and perseverance and finally sold it for $1.2 billion to L’Oreal. She also gives us a sneak peek into her new book, Believe IT: How to Go F...
2021-07-3035 min
EntreprenistaAiming for Harmony with Atlee Clark of Shopify & Pika LayersAfter climbing the ranks of Shopify, Atlee Clark was inspired to take the leap to launch her own business, Pika Layers. You’re about to hear how she manages her day-to-day as the Director of Operations at Shopify’s shopping assistant app while scaling her own business and making time for her family. Today, Atlee talks about how she does it all. She shares how easy it is to build your own e-commerce business on Shopify. She talks about how her role at the company has evolved over the p...
2021-07-2354 min
EntreprenistaPersistence and Spirits with Carin Luna-Ostaseski of SIA Scotch WhiskeyWhen Carin Luna-Ostaseski discovered the world of scotch, she realized it was full of preconceived notions and decided she wanted to create an inclusive brand that changed people’s opinions about it. She built SIA focusing on creating a flavor profile that was unique and destructive, and she hit the ground running with grit, the determination to make an impact, and a successful Kickstarter campaign.Today, Carin looks back on her journey and shares the biggest lessons she’s learned over the years, as well as exciting news abou...
2021-07-1650 min
EntreprenistaFamily and Feminism with Lena Graham-Morris of Horus Construction ServicesOver the past couple of years, we’ve shared many stories of female entreprenistas who are making an impact, and this time, we’re speaking with a fourth-generation entreprenista. Lena Graham-Morris is currently the Vice President at Horus Construction Services. She grew up in the family business and is now playing an essential role in growing and scaling the company.Today, Lena joins me to share the biggest lessons she’s learned over the years--everything from figuring out what you rock at to approaching difficult business conversations well. She sh...
2021-06-1149 min