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3i Member SpotlightEntrepreneurial Insights from Stanford Graduate School of Business with Greg Waldorf, Lecturer at Gsb & Former CEO of Eharmony, Invoice2goGreg Waldorf is an entrepreneur, investor, and CEO. He is currently a Lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business and is the former CEO of Invoice2go and eHarmony. He also serves as a Senior Advisor at Sixth Street Partners and Concrete Rose Capital. He has been a 3i member since 2022.Listen to the episode to hear:- Lessons learned as CEO of eHarmony & Invoice2go- Essential components of successful entrepreneurship- Investment approach & strategies Learn more about 3i Members and follow us on LinkedIn for updates. Subscribe t...
2024-01-0430 min
The Female Founders NetworkEmbracing Life’s Seasons with Life Coach Becky MorrisonBecky Morrison is an author, lawyer, and life coach who helps her clients find happiness. In this episode, she talks about how she realized that the traditional career path wasn't serving her, and figured out how to find happiness for herself before launching a business to help others do the same.
2021-08-1638 min
The Female Founders NetworkHow to Create a Personal Brand that Wins Clients with Kat Elizabeth Today we're speaking with Kat Elizabeth, a seasoned branding coach and founder of Revenge Creative – a boutique marketing agency that helps small businesses create strong brands. Listen to get Kat's tips on creating a personal brand and what to expect when you launch a new product, service, or business.
2021-08-0933 min
The Female Founders NetworkDealing with Stress and Reframing Your Mindset with Andrea SmithMeet Andrea Smith, a stress management coach for business owners. After some devastating personal life events, she learned the hard way how damaging stress can be. She wanted to create a toolkit to help people use fewer antidepressants and deal with stress better. We discuss how to reframe negative thinking and share practical tips on handling stressful times.
2021-08-0234 min
The Female Founders NetworkThe Most Important Ingredients for Successful Leadership with Career Coach Terry Boyle McDougallIn this episode, we’re speaking with Terry Boyle McDougall, a seasoned marketer, executive career coach, and podcast host from Chicago. Terry discusses the challenges women often face in leadership and how to build a thriving career — whether you're a corporate executive or entrepreneur.
2021-07-2642 min
The Female Founders NetworkBreaking Barriers in Women's Sexual Health and Pleasure with Marketing Guru Rachel Braun ScherlToday we're speaking with Orgasmic Leader and Vagipreneur Rachel Braun Scherl, who helps launch and market products related to vaginal health and women's sexual wellbeing. In this episode, Rachel discusses changing cultural attitudes towards women's sexual health and her experience bringing her first product to market. She also discusses how she built her consultancy and powers through in an industry some consider taboo.
2021-07-1951 min
The Female Founders NetworkFreelancing as a Financial Planner For Millennials with Cady NorthGet to know Cady North, a certified financial planner and founder of North Financial Advisors, in today’s episode. She shares how she left the corporate world to start her own advisory firm and how she found her niche in the world of financial planning. She shares excellent financial planning tips and how she wrote and published her book, The Resiliency Effect, during the pandemic.
2021-07-1231 min
The Female Founders NetworkQuitting the Corporate Climb to Start a PR Consultancy with Andrea HollandToday we're speaking to Andrea Holland, who jumped off that corporate ladder to start remotePRjobs.com, a global platform helping PR professionals. She shares how corporate burnout inspired her to change her life.
2021-07-0846 min
The Female Founders NetworkHow I Started an Audio Dating App as a Non-technical Founder with Taly MatiteyahuGet to know serial entrepreneur Taly Matiteyahu in today’s episode. She's the founder of Treat Teek, a pet treat carrier, and The Blink Date, an audio-only speed dating app for the blind. Taly shares her personal journey and why it's never too late to pivot your career. Learn how she launched The Blink Date with no experience in tech, and get excellent advice on how to bring both a consumer goods product and an app to market.
2021-06-3034 min
The Female Founders NetworkLaunching a Boutique "Jewellery" Brand and Retail Storefront with Shelley TzeegankoffToday we're speaking with Shelley Tzeegankoff, a boutique jewelry brand owner who took a leap by opening a storefront shop in the middle of a pandemic. Shelley discusses how she sold everything (including the clothes off her back!) to invest in her business, Porter Jewellery. She also shares how she used her background in retail to springboard her journey to entrepreneurship.
2021-06-2344 min
The Female Founders NetworkHow Mindfulness Can Help You as a Female Leader with Amy McCaeAmy McCae is a mindfulness leadership coach from Omaha, Nebraska. In today’s episode, learn how she overcame her chronic health problems and assisted others in developing the emotional intelligence and leadership skills they need to succeed.
2021-06-1633 min
The Female Founders NetworkBuilding a Consciousness Business Consultancy Focused on Feminine Energy with Lara KhalafWe’re speaking with Lara Khalaf in today’s episode. Her inspiring story starts in Syria and leads her to a life as a female business coach, working in Madrid and London. Far from a typical business coach, Lara teaches femininity, consciousness, and leadership to empower women to be stronger and more successful leaders.
2021-06-1436 min
The Female Founders NetworkProfessional Tips for Self Care and Reducing Anxiety with Maria LuedekeIn this episode, we're speaking with Maria Luedeke, a psychotherapist, executive coach, and founder of Aspire Counselling. As an American in Singapore, Maria has some fantastic insights about life and work in Singaporean culture. She also shares her professional tips for self-care and reducing anxiety.
2021-06-0941 min
The Female Founders NetworkGetting Into the Property Investment Game with Salena KulkarniToday we get to chat with Salena Kulkarni, a chartered accountant turned property investor who helps business owners and entrepreneurs grow their wealth. We discuss five types of property investment that you may not have heard of before — plus, we get Salena's insights on how to boost your wealth through a diverse portfolio.
2021-06-0746 min
The Female Founders NetworkThe Prevalence of ADHD in High-Achieving Women with Psychotherapist and Life Coach Diann WingertADHD is often underdiagnosed in women, and experts estimate that 60-70% of entrepreneurs have it. This puts high-achieving women at a disadvantage when it comes to recognizing and managing the condition. Diann Wingart, a psychotherapist turned life coach, is working to change this. In today’s episode, she recalls how her childhood struggles inspired her business and lifetime study of mental health, and shares the signs of ADHD in high-achieving women.
2021-06-0257 min
The Female Founders NetworkCreating a Community Platform to Help During Difficult Times with Aimee KandracIn today’s episode, meet Aimee Kandrac, co-founder and CEO of WhatFriendsDo. When her good friend Laura was diagnosed with brain cancer, Aimee learned firsthand that the best thing to do for a friend in need is rally passionately behind them. Find out how Aimee founded WhatFriendsDo, stayed motivated during tough times, and landed her first $500k in venture capital.
2021-05-3155 min
The Female Founders NetworkHow to Make Your Business More Efficient with Alicia Butler PierreThe CEO of Equilibria, Alicia Butler Pierre, joins us today. Alicia's also the author of the 2x Amazon bestseller, Behind the Façade: How to Structure Company Operations for Sustainable Success. Alicia's business specializes in operations and increasing bandwidth for fast-growing organizations. Listen for quick and easy tips for improving your business efficiency.
2021-05-2644 min
The Female Founders NetworkHow International Experiences Can Inspire Your Freelance Services with Venese LauToday we're talking to Venese Lau, a globetrotting freelancer and founder of a Tokyo-based events and marketing company. Venese shares how her experiences living in several countries helped her to create a unique offering. She also discusses pivoting to launch a second passion project business — an online platform for entrepreneurs — during the pandemic. Listen to get advice on starting passion projects, delegating effectively, and learn how experiencing different cultures can inspire innovation.
2021-05-2426 min
The Female Founders NetworkFounding a Gratitude Tool (and one of Oprah's "Favorite Things") with Claire SummersClaire Summers, the founder of Gratitude Glass Jars, is with us today. Claire's story is truly inspiring. After a near-death experience, Claire took a risk and decided to move to the US. She presented her glass jar creations at trade shows across the country and was discovered by Oprah in New York City. After being presented with the opportunity to be featured on “Oprah's Favorite Things,” she went all in and poured her entire savings into the launch of her first product.
2021-05-1937 min
The Female Founders NetworkHaving a Day Job While Launching a Women's Health Product with Christine Jurzenski and Erica Schultz Today we're speaking with Christine Jurzenski and Erica Schultz, two American expatriates who recently launched a women's health product in Sydney, Australia. Christine and Erica's company, Cranel, provides an all-natural, sugar-free solution for a common yet seldomly spoken about the problem: Urinary Tract Infections. Christine and Erica share their experiences solving a problem that many women face and give advice on maintaining a 9-to-5 while growing a passion business. (Photos: Peter Braig)
2021-05-1735 min
The Female Founders NetworkFounding a Somatic Psychotherapy Practice, Nonprofit, and Podcast with Moniquea SpiteriJoin us as we chat with Moniquea Spiteri, a somatic psychotherapist and award-winning entrepreneur. She’s the founder of Enveco Health, a social enterprise that helps people struggling with mental health conditions to regain wellness, retain employment, and get support. We discuss how she launched her private practice, nonprofit and podcast, Transcending Trauma.
2021-05-1246 min
The Female Founders NetworkBringing Sextech Product Yarlap to Market with MaryEllen ReiderToday we sit down with MaryEllen Reider, the founder of Yarlap — a vaginal health device that treats urinary incontinence and improves sexual performance. MaryEllen shares how she brought this product to market in partnership with her father, a medical engineer. She also explores the challenges of marketing a women's sexual health product in a patriarchal world.
2021-05-1040 min
The Female Founders NetworkLaunching a Student Housing Solution for Educational Institutions with Madhavi Shankar Hi guys! Today we're speaking with a tech founder and one of Forbes Asia's 30 under 30, Madhavi Shankar. In this episode, Madhavi will speak about going abroad to discover who she was and what she wanted, finding a global business partner, and launching a student housing-focused software solution to assist educational institutions. We hope you enjoy this episode!
2021-05-0528 min
The Female Founders NetworkFounding a Wellness and Education Nonprofit in Uganda with Annabelle ChauncyToday we're speaking with Annabelle Chauncy, the world-changing founder and CEO of the School of Life nonprofit in Uganda. In this episode, Annabelle will talk about how she transformed from a post-graduate backpacker in Africa to a nonprofit founder and global educator. She also discusses how she's built and run three primary, secondary and vocational schools in rural Uganda to date, and provided clean drinking water, electricity, community outreach and medical treatment to its surrounding communities. We hope you enjoy the episode!
2021-05-0341 min
The Female Founders NetworkLaunching a Margarita Mix Line During the Pandemic with Britney ChuToday we're speaking with Britney Chu, the founder of Estamos — an all-natural and healthy margarita mix that she founded as a passion project during the COVID pandemic, but has now become a legitimate business with huge growth potential. In this episode, Britney shares the inspiration and story behind Estamos and how she's building her brand from the ground up. We hope you like this episode.
2021-04-2939 min
The Female Founders NetworkBuilding a Venture Capital Firm During a Financial Crisis with Dr. Michelle DeakerToday we're speaking with Dr. Michelle Deaker, the founder of Aussie-based venture capital firm OneVentures as well as a trained scientist and a former e-commerce founder. In this episode, Dr. Deaker will discuss the importance of the pitch in any negotiation, how she built and exited her e-commerce business, and how she went on to build her venture capital firm. If you like this episode, please subscribe on iTunes or Spotify and tell your girlfriends, too! We hope you enjoy the episode!
2021-04-2635 min
The Female Founders Network10 Little-Known Female Historical Figures with Nat and SylvieWhen we think of admirable women, we might think Eleanor Roosevelt, Frida Kahlo or Rosa Parks, but there were so many more incredible leaders throughout history that we haven’t been taught about. Women have done so much for the world that has gone unnoticed, unappreciated and under-represented throughout history. Today we’d like to talk about a few of them — because they deserve recognition, and they deserve to have people say their names. We hope you enjoy this episode.
2021-04-2229 min
The Female Founders NetworkBuilding Body Positivity for Women with Virgie TovarToday we’re speaking with Virgie Tovar, an author, activist and one of the nation's leading experts and lecturers on weight-based discrimination and body image. In this episode, Virgie shares how relentless bullying became the catalyst for her to become an esteemed author, advocate and public speaker on fat phobia and ways we can combat weight discrimination in the workplace. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you do, please leave us a review wherever you listen to this podcast.
2021-04-2051 min
The Female Founders NetworkCreating a Conscious Children’s Toy Line with Ruth RauIn today’s episode we’re speaking with Ruth Rau, an architect turned founder of Mouse Loves Pig. After having her own children, Ruth began to see toys as a design challenge and began to design toys for her kids that would have a positive impact on them, and the environment. Ruth tells us her process for designing the toys, finding a manufacturer and the one piece of advice she’d give herself or other founders starting their businesses. We hope you enjoy this episode! Make sure to join our Facebook group The Female Founders Network if you want to mee...
2021-04-1741 min
The Female Founders NetworkMoving Across the World and Launching a Startup Marketing Consultancy with Marielle Reussink In today’s episode we’re speaking with international marketer and start-up consultant Marielle Reussink - who moved from South Africa to Singapore and set up her marketing agency The EMMS. Focusing on start-up and small businesses, Marielle shares her advice on marketing for start-ups and what to include in your marketing plan as a small business. We hope you enjoy the episode.
2021-04-1440 min
The Female Founders NetworkBuilding a Successful Science and Tech Marketing Agency with Jenn LeBlancToday we’re speaking with Jenn LeBlanc - a scientist turned tech marketer and the founder of Think Results Marketing and Changing Tides Movement. Jenn shares her unique and inspiring story on how she founded her businesses as well as some unmissable advice on how to have a successful campaign or product launch. Please leave us a review on iTunes or Spotify if you’re enjoying the podcast so far! We’d love to hear from you. We hope you enjoy the episode.
2021-04-0954 min
The Female Founders NetworkFounding a Company To Help Children Cope with Medical Concerns with Sarah CummingsToday we’re speaking with Sarah Cummings, the founder of Teach Ted - a digital health startup, which uses storytelling and “learning-through-play” techniques to take the fear out of new experiences for kids and families. Sarah tells us how she went from a full time job and chronic state of stress, to following her passion and why serendipity is her favourite word. We hope you enjoy this episode,
2021-04-0544 min
The Female Founders NetworkBuilding a Diversity and Inclusion Consultation Business with Manpreet DhillonToday we’re going to talk about diversity and inclusion with Manpreet Dhillon, a consultant who works with cities, companies and organisations to create more equitable environments and operations at every level. In this episode, we’ll chat about the current state of inclusion, strategies to create more equitable workplaces, culture “adding” instead of culture “fitting,” and the evolution of workplace conditions for women. We hope you enjoy the episode.
2021-04-0147 min
The Female Founders NetworkBuilding a Successful Online Store Through Influencer Marketing with Yen JapneyToday we’re speaking with Yen Japney, a serial entrepreneur and founder of two successful e-commerce businesses; billionairebeauties.com and Curve Sculpting. Yen share’s the story of her family’s financial and personal struggles and how the work ethic her mom instilled in her from a young age, led to her motivation and ambition to grow her online businesses. We also discuss how Yen was able to systemise her businesses so that she could hire and train staff in order to scale them successfully.
2021-03-2952 min
The Female Founders NetworkPatriarchy, Explained — How Glass Ceilings Came to Exist and How We Can Shatter Them with Nat and SylvieWe hope you had a great International Women's Month! We get a lot of questions about glass ceilings – how they came to exist and why society puts up barriers for women in the first place. For those of you who weren't gender studies majors, we've put together this easy overview of the history of patriarchy in society, as well as what other options might look like, and things we can all do to create a more equal society for all genders.
2021-03-2536 minThe Female Founders NetworkFounding an App for Hospitality Without Having a "Tech" Background with Jessica KonczToday we’re speaking with Jessica Koncz, the founder and CEO of Eatsee - a QR code digital menu and guest register used by over 800 restaurants and counting. In this jam-packed episode, Jessica talks about overcoming imposter syndrome, redefining what it means to fail and why you should dream bigger for your business. We hope you enjoy this episode! Make sure to join our Facebook group The Female Founders Network if you want to meet and learn from more like-minded female business owners from around the world.
2021-03-2343 minThe Female Founders NetworkFrom Engineer to Founding a Cosmetics Company with Mugdha HedaooHi guys! Today we’re speaking with Mugdha Hedaoo, an engineer-turned cosmetics entrepreneur who launched her unique line after quitting her “day job” to spend time with her children. In this episode, Mugdha will talk about why it’s important to sell yourself and validate your problem statements, as well as offer advice on how to overcome postpartum depression and build a new business all-in-one. If you want to connect with Mudgdha and other entrepreneurs like her, please open your Facebook app and search for “The Female Founders Network” to find our group — it’s an incredible place with all kinds of res...
2021-03-1749 minThe Female Founders NetworkHow to Survive Pregnancy at the Height of Your Career without Losing Your Mind with NatHi guys! Happy early St. Patricks Day! And speaking about getting lucky... today we're going to talk about having a baby while you're in the height of your career — whether you have a full-time job, work for yourself, or both! I'll share the top DOZEN tips that got my mid-thirties pregnancy and we'll get you in a good headspace to procreate while maintaining your productivity and boss status.
2021-03-1646 minThe Female Founders NetworkBuilding an Ads Consultancy and Becoming an Advocate for Latina Entrepreneurs with Reyna MarrufoHi guys! Today we have a very special guest. Reyna Marrufo is a self-taught Facebook ads expert, thought leader, speaker for the Latina community and a recent recruit on our team right here at Invoice2go. Although just swooped Reyna up out of the freelance market, she was a successful entrepreneur and business owner for five years. She has a wealth of knowledge to share on customer acquisition through Facebook, building a business without the classic University education formula, and the balance she thinks companies should strike between brand and growth marketing in order to successfully attract customers. We...
2021-03-1042 minThe Female Founders NetworkThe History and Meaning of International Women's Day with Sylvie and NatHappy International Women’s Day! Every day, Sylvie and I are absolutely overwhelmed by the love, support, leadership and community we see growing in The Female Founders Network. As women’s rights enthusiasts, business leaders and strong believers in the power of sisterhood, nothing has filled us with more gratitude. So, to celebrate all of you, we’re going to dive into the history of International Women’s Day today, as well as discuss the women leaders who have inspired us most on our journeys and our hopes for the future. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for join...
2021-03-0736 minThe Female Founders NetworkThe Touchpoints You Need to Build a Relationship with Your Customers with Laurel MintzToday we’re speaking with Laurel Mintz, the vivacious and award winning founder of Elevate My Brand - a marketing agency based in LA. You’ll hear how Laurel’s journey to becoming a marketing boss had many twists and turns, but she also shares some excellent marketing tips and advice for business owners. We hope you enjoy this episode! Here's Laurel's agency: https://www.elevatemybrand.com/want-more
2021-03-0336 minThe Female Founders NetworkFounding a Birth Control Subscription Service with Pandia Health’s Sophia YenToday we’re speaking with Sophia Yen, the founder of Pandia Health - a birth control subscription that automates the process for women to get their birth control delivered in the states. In this episode we find out how Sophia was inspired to start Pandia Health and the journey of the company so far; from testing the market to her expansion across the US. Sophia’s passion and brilliance really shines through and we know you’ll love this episode! Find Female Founded Female Led: https://fffl.co/ Get a birth control subscription: https://www.pandiahealth.com/
2021-02-2838 minThe Female Founders NetworkLaunching a Mental Health-focused App with Lexi LewtanToday we're speaking with Lexi Lewtan, the founder of Centered, a start-up that provides mental health tools for subscribers. As a bonus, the Centered team has partnered with our Invoice2go Facebook group for Freelancers — the Freelance Forum — to provide mental health learning units especially made for freelancers and entrepreneurs. The first of these learning units is available in our group now — so search for the Freelance Forum on Facebook to enjoy it for free. In this episode, Lexi will discuss everything from leaving tech start-up Angelist to take a sabbatical, to discovering the coaching tools she needed to improv...
2021-02-2454 minThe Female Founders NetworkFounding a Tech Security Start-Up and Tips on Fundraising with Lee KapponToday we’re speaking with Lee Kappon, the CEO and founder of Suridata AI. Lee is based in Tel Aviv, Israel and in this episode, we hear how growing up in Israel shaped Lee to become the fearless founder she is today. From channelling the Israeli “Chutzpah” to Lee’s advice on the essential steps for getting VC funding and finding the right VC for your company, there are many great takeaways from our conversation that will be food for thought for your business. We hope you enjoy this episode, and if you do - please leave us a review w...
2021-02-2130 minThe Female Founders NetworkLaunching, Growing and Selling a Start-Up with No Prior Experience with Jess WalkerToday we’re speaking with Jess Walker, a serial entrepreneur from New Zealand who exited her first start-up, Idle - an Airbnb management company in 2018 and has since gone on to start her next venture while working for a Sydney based Venture Capital firm. This episode was also recorded and aired Live on our Facebook group — which you can find and watch by searching for The Female Founders Network on Facebook. This session is an absolute blast and we’re so excited to share it with you. We hope you enjoy the episode.
2021-02-1745 minThe Female Founders NetworkTurning a Love of Science and Psychology into an Empowerment App for Young Women with Naama Barnea-GoralyToday we’re speaking with Naama Barnea-Goraly, who left a 20-year career as a neuroimaging researcher at Stanford University to found Girltelligence, an app for girls to advise, support and inspire each other. Both Naama’s story and the mission behind her female empowerment and connection app, Girltelligence is one we’re really excited to share. We hope you enjoy the episode.
2021-02-1457 minThe Female Founders NetworkCreating an Online Gifting Business with Venus Sun and Cynthia PhamHappy Galentine’s Day! Today we’re speaking with best friends, Venus and Cynthia who founded healthy dessert gift box company, Treat’em. In this episode, Cynthia and Venus share the inspiration and journey behind founding Treat’em, with super useful advice on working with your best friend and creating beautiful content that resonates with your target market. As a bonus, Venus and Cynthia have included a discount code for our listeners — just use coupon code FFN15 to get 15% off at check out — and if you forget that code, hop on over to The Female Founders Network Instagram feed and check ou...
2021-02-1035 minThe Female Founders NetworkSix Ways Customer Reviews Boost Your Business and How to Get Them with Nat and SylvieReviews, reviews reviews... we all know that growing a successful business depends as much on what others say about you as it does on what you say about yourself. In this episode, we'll talk about why reviews matter so much and how to get them... as well as what to do when you get a bad review. We'll also discuss how you can amplify and make the most of good reviews to generate more business.
2021-02-0736 minThe Female Founders NetworkTaking Opportunities to Think Differently with Lori Keenan Hi guys! Today we’re speaking with Lori Keenan — a PR maven turned candidate for office from Evanston, a suburb outside of Chicago, Illinois. In this episode, we’ll discuss Lori’s journey from growing up in New Jersey, to the high-stakes PR world in London, to repatriating and opening her own agency in Chicago, to running for office in her hometown of Evanston. This episode is highly inspiring for the woman who continually reinvents herself and always asks, “What’s next?” Please leave us a review on iTunes or Spotify if you’re enjoying the podcast so far! We’d love to hea...
2021-02-0341 minThe Female Founders NetworkBuilding a Lifestyle Line Based on Feeling and Emotion with Rheena Mae and Heidi BachToday we’re speaking with Rheena Mae and Heidi Bach, the co-founders of MaeMae Jewelry. In this super fun interview, we find out how these badass business partners combine their unique skills and ideas to create a business and jewelry line that is truly differentiated from other brands. They also share some pretty awesome advice on bringing a product to market and how not to do wholesale. Quick language warning — these gals get a little wild on the episode and so do we (blame it on too much coffee) so if cuss words bother you, this might not be your...
2021-01-3147 minThe Female Founders NetworkBuilding a Truly Clean Family Skincare Line with Thai-Anh HoangToday we’re speaking with Thai-Anh Hoang, the Co-founder and CEO of EmBeba, a clean skincare brand using generation tested remedies from around the globe to help solve skin issues for families. Thai-Anh shares her founders’ story and her sage advice on what it takes to bring quality skincare products to market. We hope you enjoy the episode.
2021-01-2737 minThe Female Founders NetworkBuilding a Parent-Approved Shoe Line for Children with Stacey Fisher and Lorraine Cherry-NguyenToday we’re speaking with Stacey and Lorraine, the Founders of Minnow Designs, an Australia-based company that seeks to end the search for sensible and quality beach footwear for toddlers and children. These two have had an interesting journey from women in high-stakes corporate positions to designers, business owners and mums, so we can’t wait to dive in with them! We hope you enjoy the episode.
2021-01-2539 minThe Female Founders NetworkBuilding a Revolutionary Tool for Marketers with Maryna BurushkinaToday we’re speaking with Maryna Burushkina, founder of Growth Channel - an AI tool that delivers scalable marketing plans for businesses of all sizes. Maryna shares how she came up with the idea, built out her team and got investment through a start-up accelerator. This is a really insightful episode for any startup founder who’s thinking of launching a tech platform or app. We hope you enjoy the episode.
2021-01-2027 minThe Female Founders NetworkTips for Start-Ups and Small Businesses with Lawyer and Firm Founder Morvareed SalehpourToday we’re speaking with a corporate lawyer and the founder of Salehpour law; Morvareed Salehpour. Morvareed is a legal expert in commercial, tech and start-up law. She shares valuable tips and advice for business owners on legal watch-outs and common traps that people fall into when starting a business. We hope you enjoy the episode.
2021-01-1739 minThe Female Founders NetworkStarting a Truly Fair Trade Resort Brand with Lorena Miranda BendeckToday we’re speaking with Lorena Miranda Bendeck, the founder of Sonder & Holliday and Lemloreli. Lorena is a former steel-industry operations guru who discovered and fell in love with the world of local artisans through her corporate travel experiences. In this episode, Lorena tells us the story of how she left the corporate world to start her (truly) fair-trade luxury resort brand. In the process, she not only created a job and life she loved… but also transformed living and working conditions for the artisans she employs. We hope you enjoy the episode.
2021-01-1349 minThe Female Founders NetworkLaunching a Community-Based App to Combat Food Waste with Brook Sheehan Today we’re speaking with Brook Sheehan, founder of Cup’OSugar - a mobile app that allows neighbours to share and request food ingredients from each other. Brook shares the story of how she founded Cup’OSugar, as well as some great insights into what it takes to launch an app as a non-technical founder and bootstrap user growth. We hope you enjoy the episode.
2021-01-1138 minThe Female Founders NetworkA Conversation with Nat and Sylvie: How to Fight Sexism by Starting with YourselfRecently Nat wrote an article that generated quite a lot of buzz... and it got us thinking about sexism in business. Gender-based stereotyping still holds back women leaders and business owners — and it doesn’t all come from men. Unfortunately, in offices and businesses today, women leaders are still treated differently by everyone. That’s why, in this episode, we talk about how we can begin to fight sexism by calling out the sexist behaviours we display toward other women ourselves — especially the small and subtle ones. The poet and philosopher Rumi once wrote, “Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted t...
2021-01-0639 minThe Female Founders NetworkFounding a Business Matchmaking Platform with Sharon MelamedToday we’re speaking with Sharon Melamed - the digital entrepreneur who founded business matchmaking platform, Matchboard. In this episode, you’ll hear Sharon’s tips on how she grew Matchboard from a lightbulb moment idea to a thriving and award-winning business that has helped more than 3000 companies get matched with their perfect suppliers. We hope you enjoy the episode.
2021-01-0430 minThe Female Founders NetworkInvoice2go CEO Mark Lenhard Talks About the Future for Women and Minorities in Tech and BeyondHappy New Year! At The Female Founders Network and Invoice2go, we believe 2021 will be the year of women founders and minority-owned businesses. So you guys already know that Invoice2go sponsors The Female Founders Network entirely, including our Facebook Group, giveaways, podcast and business advice articles. We talk a lot on this show about why we think it’s important to lift the voices of women entrepreneurs of all backgrounds, but I thought you might also want to hear it from a guy we find incredibly interesting (so interesting, that he’s our ONLY male guest in fact) — our In...
2020-12-3046 minThe Female Founders NetworkQuitting Corporate America to Become a Beauty Business Owner, Life Coach and Thought Leader with Tonya FairleyToday we’re speaking with Tonya Fairley, who left the corporate world to follow her passion of becoming a hairstylist and ended up founding four six-figure hair and beauty businesses. Tonya’s story is truly remarkable and inspiring, with great advice on building resilience and navigating life as an entrepreneur. We do have a trigger warning for this episode, however, as Tonya’s story mentions childhood trauma. We hope you enjoy the episode.
2020-12-2938 minThe Female Founders NetworkBuilding an Ethical App Based of Passion and Purpose with Karen FrameMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays from The Female Founders Network and Invoice2go! Today we’re speaking with Karen Frame, the CEO and founder of Makeena, a discovery and insights platform focused on brands and retailers in the health, wellness, and sustainability space. In this episode, Karen speaks about transforming a lifelong passion into a SaaS product after a failed venture in the same space earlier in her career. She also talks about how she launched her company from the ground up. We hope you enjoy the episode.
2020-12-2355 minThe Female Founders NetworkOvercoming Chronic Illness to Build a Health and Wellness Brand with Jasmine IrvingToday we’re speaking with Jasmine Irving, a yoga and meditation freelancer and co-founder of Ardea Creative - a health industry focused creative agency. Jasmine shares her wisdom on managing chronic illness while running a business, building a health and wellness brand, and using the authenticity of your experience to help others. We hope you enjoy the episode.
2020-12-2133 minThe Female Founders NetworkA Note from Sylvie: How to Get Your Customers to Post About YouIn this unofficial "mini-sode" Sylvie shares three tips on how to get more customers to post user-generated content about you on social media. We hope you enjoy the minisode.
2020-12-2106 minThe Female Founders NetworkHow the Health at Every-Size-Movement Inspired Anna Hearn to Start a Body Positive Yoga StudioToday we’re speaking with Anna Hearn from Haven Wellness, a body positive yoga studio in Sydney Australia that promotes health at every size. In this episode, we discuss body positivity, thin privilege and ageism as well as Anna’s advice on starting a yoga studio and giving clients an amazing experience. We hope you enjoy the episode.
2020-12-1632 minThe Female Founders NetworkLaunching an Online Therapy Service and the Best Mental Health Tips for High-Achieving Woman with Cynthia SiadatToday we’re speaking with Cynthia Siadat from Living Fully Therapy. Many of us struggle with anxiety, depression and putting too much pressure on ourselves to achieve our goals. In this episode, we discuss how to handle these emotions and pressures and learn how Cynthia started her business too. We hope you enjoy the episode.
2020-12-1441 minThe Female Founders NetworkCreating an Experience Brand in a Virtually-Connected World with Inbal BaumToday we’re speaking with Inbal Baum, the founder of the most inspiring "pandemic pivot" we've seen in business - Delicious Experiences. In this episode, Inbal tells us about how she got the idea for an online marketplace that brings together world renowned chefs and sommeliers with people craving travel and experiences. We hope you enjoy the episode.
2020-12-0940 minThe Female Founders NetworkTurning a Health Challenge into a Moment That Changes Everything with Rebecca VekslerToday we’re speaking with Rebecca Veksler, the 26 year old founder of SoL - an eco-friendly reusable cups and bottles brand. Rebekah shares her advice on creating a sustainable brand, how to ensure you have a unique product and why it’s important for all businesses to be environmentally friendly. We hope you enjoy the episode.
2020-12-0726 minThe Female Founders NetworkHow to Start a Podcast That Doesn't Suck with Sabrina ScholkowskiToday we’re speaking with Sabrina Scholkowski, a Mexican-German world traveller and branding student turned podcast queen. For those of you who’ve asked questions about what it takes to launch a podcast, Sabrina will detail everything she used to build the Pretty Sure Podcast from the ground up. We hope you enjoy the episode.
2020-12-0245 minThe Female Founders NetworkThe Do’s and Don’ts of Applying For a Startup Accelerator with Ari PalmerToday we’re speaking with Ari Palmer, a self-defined “tax nerd” turned co-founder and CEO of the exciting start-up, TaxTaker. In this episode, Ari’s going to tell us about moving interstate to start her company and shares her unmissable advice on the do’s and dont's of joining start-up accelerator programs. We hope you enjoy the episode.
2020-11-3039 minThe Female Founders NetworkFounding a Jobs Marketplace for Part-Time Work with Stephanie Reuss and Victoria StuartToday we’re speaking with Stephanie Reuss and Victoria Stuart, the co-founders of Beam. Steph and Vic have not only created a marketplace for highly skilled and experienced professionals to find part-time work, but are also shaping the way companies can adjust to providing a flexible working culture. We hope you enjoy the episode.
2020-11-2531 minThe Female Founders NetworkHow Joke Le Poole Turned Heartbreak Into Hope By Founding the Max FoundationFirstly, in the spirit of Thanksgiving (mostly for American Nat) we want to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for all of you. Since launching The Female Founders Network Podcast and Facebook Group in August, we have been so incredibly overwhelmed with your love, support and sisterhood. Today we’re speaking with Joke Le Poole. After the devastating loss of her son Max, Joke and her husband started their non-profit organization Max Foundation, in memory of him and to prevent child mortality in the world’s most poverty stricken places. Joke shares her founders’ journey, along with some p...
2020-11-2325 minThe Female Founders NetworkHow to Scale Your Online Business 100% Year-Over-Year with Hannah Spilva & Verity TuckToday we’re speaking with Verity Tuck and Hannah Spilva, the co-founders of online flower and gifting company, LVLY. In this episode, Verity and Hannah share their founders’ story and how they started off bootstrapping the growth of LVLY, hand delivering orders themselves to scaling their business into a national success story. We hope you enjoy the episode.
2020-11-1934 minThe Female Founders NetworkBetter Time Management with Linda NicolToday we’re talking to Linda, a Scottish time management and productivity coach who is also a mother of five. (Yes, we said five!) Linda will tell us about her journey from the corporate world to having children, to starting her own coaching business. She’ll also give you helpful take-away tips on how you can get better at time management right now. We hope you enjoy this episode.
2020-11-1930 minThe Female Founders NetworkStarting a Female Empowerment Nonprofit with Merida MillerToday we’re speaking with Merida Miller, an innovation designer from the US who moved to Amsterdam and started her amazing non-profit building the next generation of super women, Project Fearless. In this episode, Merida will discuss how a career in design led her to a new country and what her inspirations and learnings were when starting her non-profit. Project Fearless is a truly awesome foundation and we’re so excited to share this interview with you. We hope you enjoy this episode.
2020-11-1029 minThe Female Founders NetworkHow Good Customer Service Can Lead Your Business to Success with Kaajal AgnaniToday we’re speaking with Kaajal Agnani, founder and CEO of Boundless Blooms. Her company is on a mission to provide kids with fun and interactive tools that will help them bloom into confident, kind, and global-minded individuals. Kaajal shares her journey and how focusing on excellent customer service has helped her to get word of mouth that’s spreading her mission and products like wildfire. We hope you enjoy the episode.
2020-11-0930 minThe Female Founders NetworkExperience, Support and Coping Strategies During a Time of Civil Unrest with Hawwa Muhammad and Dori CookHi guys! Today we’re speaking with a topic that is near and dear to my heart as an American and as a mother. This year, America not only suffered the relentless wrath of COVID-19, but also an overpowering wave of civil unrest sparked by the deaths of black citizens like George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. In this episode, we talk with women business owners and consultants, Hawwa Muhammad and Dori Cook, on their experience coping with the unrest all around them as a black woman. We discuss how they have protected their own mental health, practised self-care and su...
2020-11-0441 minThe Female Founders NetworkHow Far "Winging It" Can Actually Get You with Business Chicks CEO Emma IsaacsToday we’re speaking with Emma Issacs, CEO of Business Chicks and author of the best-selling biographical guide to business, Winging It. Emma shares her personal journey and how a trip to Richard Branson’s Necker Island became the catalyst for a move across the world, which made Business Chicks the global powerhouse it is today. We hope you enjoy the episode.
2020-11-0235 minThe Female Founders NetworkEstablishing a Virtual Wine Academy and Consulting Business with Julee Resendez Happy Halloween to our US listeners! Halloween dress-up and pumpkin spice are two of the things Nat misses most about living in America! Today, however, we’re talking about another kind of “spirits.” Julee Resendez is a wine connoisseur who turned her passion into a business. She shares her amazing journey to entrepreneurship, how she moved to Amsterdam and broke through the barrier of a boys club industry with her sister companies; Van Belle Wine and Van Belle Academy. We hope you enjoy this episode.
2020-10-2839 minThe Female Founders NetworkA Note from Nat: The Power of Your VoiceIn this unofficial "mini-sode" Nat shares her perspective on the power of female independence and using our voices as women to create change. We hope you enjoy the minisode.
2020-10-2612 minThe Female Founders NetworkWho Are We? Part 02: A Life Chat with Invoice2go Consultant and Vibal Agency Principal (and Podcast Host) Sylvie HallFollowing up on our "Who Are We?" series — we're interviewing each other. For those of you wanting to know more about our British host Sylvie Hall and her journey as Female Founder, including a failed business and her advice as a boutique agency and start-up founder; this episode is for you.
2020-10-2525 minThe Female Founders NetworkWho Are We? Part 01: A Life Chat with Invoice2go Brand Marketing Leader (and Podcast Host) Nat BrownToday we're doing something a little different — we're interviewing each other. For those of you wanting to know about our American host Nat Brown or becoming a woman leader in marketing, this episode is for you.
2020-10-2235 minThe Female Founders NetworkBecoming a Medical Freelancer with Dr. Holly SchonbergerToday we’re speaking with Dr. Holly Schonberger, an American freelance chiropractor who went back into University for a second degree to pursue her passion. In this episode, Holly will discuss how she came to become a doctor, how to freelance as a medical professional, and how you can improve your own posture despite the hours you’re currently pouring over your computer for your job or business. We hope you enjoy the episode.
2020-10-1946 minThe Female Founders NetworkFounding a Fine Jewelry Brand and Finding Your Purpose with Kate McCoyToday we’re speaking with Kate McCoy, a renowned Australian fine jewellery designer with a powerful sustainable mission. In today’s episode, Kate talks about her entrepreneurial journey, backing yourself and finding her greater purpose as a creative businesswoman. We hope you enjoy today’s episode.
2020-10-1446 minThe Female Founders NetworkMaking a Difference for Women in Your Industry with Leah MorrisToday we’re talking with Leah Morris, an Australian advertising copywriter turned advocate for women in the media industry who founded Mavens, a digital publication that champions women in the creative industry. In this episode, Leah will discuss the issues women face today, how she launched an activist group during the COVID lockdown, and what she plans to do to make the industry more fair and equal for everyone. We hope you enjoy this episode.
2020-10-1137 minThe Female Founders NetworkBuilding an Educational Program Out of Your Passion with Yvonne Miles Today we’re talking to Yvonne Miles, the Australian marine biologist who created Scanning Ocean Sectors, a marine observation school which provides a certification program protecting wildlife everywhere. In this episode, Yvonne will talk about how she turned her love of the sea and PhD project into a thriving consultancy and training business. Her experience may be centred around marine biology and protecting ocean mammals, but there are many lessons and strategies Yvonne used which transcend industries and are inspiring for business owners in any field. We hope you enjoy this episode.
2020-10-0734 minThe Female Founders NetworkHow to Become an Advocate for Public Policies That Affect Women with Priyam ChokshiToday we’re speaking with Pryam Chokshi, an American policy advisor for Mayor Ginther of Columbus, Ohio in the USA. Pryam chats about the issues of maternity leave and pay disparity facing women in the United States today and gives you advice on how to become an advocate for better public policy regarding women and families. Quick side note that while Priyam speaks from the perspective of a democratic policy advisor, we are not affiliated with either political party. We’re here to support all women founders all over the world, regardless of their background or political affiliation. We hope...
2020-10-0635 minThe Female Founders NetworkQuitting Wall Street to Become an Editor-in-Chief and Product Founder with Robin ShobinToday we’re talking to Robin Shobin, soon to be Robin Levine. Robin is an American ex-Wall-Streeter turned editor-in-chief of mature beauty website Charlotte’s Book, as well as the founder of the all-natural sports drink Halo Sport. In this episode, Robin will talk about quitting her big-time job on Wall Street to found Charlotte’s Book, as well as how she invented Halo Sport and brought it to market. She’ll also discuss how she kept going throughout tumultuous changes in her personal life, and give advice for other women balancing personal heartache with professional ambition. We hope you enjo...
2020-10-0156 minThe Female Founders NetworkHacking Your Way To Happiness With Penny LocasoToday we’re speaking with Penny Locaso, the Australian life coach, happiness guru, corporate happiness consultant and author of Hacking Happiness. In this episode, Penny will explain the three ingredients needed for a happy life, how micro-bravery can change your life, and taking action to gain clarity. So if your 2020 has been a bit of a shit-show and you need some helpful advice on how to get back on track — this episode is for you.Additionally, we’d like to dedicate this episode to a personal hero of ours and of women everywhere — Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Ruth, thank yo...
2020-09-2946 minThe Female Founders NetworkGoing from HBO Exec Life to Coaching Moms (Mums) in Business with Kristi AndrusToday we’re speaking to Kristi Andrus, an American HBO exec turned life and happiness coach for mothers based in Denver, Colorado. In this episode, she’ll share her personal journey of starting her own business after becoming a mum of three, as well as tips on finding and maintaining your own happiness as a female leader and/or new business owner. We hope you enjoy the episode!
2020-09-2336 minThe Female Founders NetworkTips for Seeking Investors with Andrea GardinerToday we’re speaking with Andrea. This woman has done it all — she began her career as a social worker, then became a world-class climber, then a professional skier, then trading floor maven, before starting her own fund as a venture capitalist. Andrea is going to share her illuminating, inspiring, and sometimes hilarious story, as well as her incredibly useful advice for female founders starting businesses or seeking funding. We hope you enjoy the episode.
2020-09-2153 minThe Female Founders NetworkBuilding Your Personal Brand with Nakita PopeToday we’re speaking with Nakita, and American agency owner and brand strategist from Atlanta, Georgia. She’s the Chief Chick and Primary Brand Strategist at her boutique studio, Branding Chicks. She’ll give you tips on brand strategy and building your personal brand. She’ll also give us her thoughts on the importance of diversity as a black female leader in America. We hope you enjoy the episode!
2020-09-1436 minThe Female Founders NetworkTips for Women Leaders with Yasameen RaissiniaYasameen is a sales exec who has turned an unexpected start into a thriving career. In this episode, you'll hear her personal journey, as well as tips for leading teams successfully and establishing a zero-tolerance policy for disrespect in workplace situations.
2020-09-1035 minThe Female Founders NetworkStarting a Handywoman Business Michelle HargreavesMichelle is an Australian accounting specialist turned handywoman who took a career "setback" and transformed it into a massively popular "Ms Fix-it" empire. In this episode, you'll hear her personal journey starting a handywoman business and tips on thriving in a male-dominated industry.
2020-09-0726 minThe Female Founders NetworkA COVID Pivot in Challenging Times with Carmel, Innez, and Ilana TullochToday we’re talking to Carmel, Innez and Ilana, a mother and two sisters who run several businesses together — most notably, The Baby Elephant Boutique Hotel in Cambodia and a catering company turned food-delivery-service in Queensland, Australia. The COVID pandemic meant this family had to pivot all their businesses in order to survive and retain their staff of over 80 people. Their stories are pretty amazing and we hope you enjoy this episode.
2020-09-0430 minThe Female Founders NetworkTurning a Craft into a Business with Freya BassToday we are speaking with Freya Bass, who started a luxury leather restoration business and then moved across the world to completely “re-start” her business in a new way. Freya’s story is not only inspiring but also full of helpful advice and takeaways for all business owners, especially for those working with their hands. We hope you enjoy this episode!
2020-08-3129 minThe Female Founders NetworkThe Fashion Side-Hustle Alesia VenutoAlesia is an American tech industry exec who recently lost her grandmother to COVID-19. While grieving, she decided to work through her pain by channelling her energy into launching a boutique fashion brand. In this episode, you'll hear her personal journey, as well as insights into how to juggle a side hustle while maintaining your 9 to 5.
2020-08-2732 minThe Female Founders NetworkFintech Entrepreneurship with Jess Ellerm In this episode, we’re speaking to a woman who is actually my former boss and an inspiration to many. Her name is Jess Ellerm. She’s a tech guru, the founder and CEO of a truly forward-thinking fintech start-up, Zuper, and an advocate for facilitating meaningful change through technology. We’ll talk about how she was able to manifest a start-up opportunity, making short term financial sacrifices for a long term gain and her advice on trusting your intuition in business.
2020-08-2433 minThe Female Founders NetworkSetting Boundaries with Claire NettleyClaire is a UK-born former advertising and marketing exec who turned her own personal struggle with burnout and exhaustion into a thriving life coaching business. In this episode, you'll hear her personal journey and get tips for setting your own boundaries in your work and personal life.
2020-08-1937 minThe Female Founders NetworkBouncing Back from Failure with Karly NimmoIn this episode, we’re speaking to iTunes famous Karly Nimmo, an Australian serial entrepreneur and podcaster with three hit shows; Karlosophies, Keeping Good Company (now wrapped) and Make Some Noise. We talk to Karly about how she’s bounced back from failure after launching multiple businesses and used a mental health crisis as a time for change.
2020-08-1738 minThe Female Founders NetworkWelcome to The Female Founders Network Podcast!Welcome to The Female Founders Network podcast - a podcast featuring women-owned small businesses and female leaders around the globe. In this podcast, we interview women we admire about the things they've accomplished, and share tips and resources with you that you can use in your own careers and businesses. The Forbes article referenced here is: https://www.forbes.com/sites/elanagross/2019/11/20/america-is-ranked-the-best-country-for-female-entrepreneurship/#24ee93ae7b87
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