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She Sparks TechBuilding a Tech Career Out of Your Unique Experiences with Michelle CherianMichelle Cherian is a Product and Go To Market Expert helping companies and established online entrepreneurs transition their IP into SaaS products and apps so they can scale their business, while growing their impact in the world. After working with big companies like Adobe, Yahoo! Intuit and lots of VC backed startups she’s now turning her focus to help entrepreneurs build meaningful products that serve their communities. Michelle has a background in design, has been a founder herself and loves guiding zero to one product development. She believes continuous communication and community building with your customers is a ke...2023-12-2138 min
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Born in Detroit, Michigan to Indian immigrants. Robin was married to Svitlana Oleksandrivna Cherian until her sudden passing in 2022, and now works to help others navigate the complexities of life after loss and see the beauty of possibilities in their lives once again. As an executive coach and host of Mindset podcast, he aims to unlock those stuck in past loss or trauma and shift their mindset to tune into their creativity, find a new dimension of life, and live consciously and passionately in the mome...2023-11-2930 min
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TBDThe A in DreamMoney™ (Part 2: Abundance of Everything)Hey, hey, y'all! I'm so excited to dive back into Abundant Money today and approach this from a completely different angle!In this episode, I'm sharing: The shifts I'm making to the DreamMoney Launch and some key aha's I had while recording Ep 26 that went into that decisionWhy our relationship to other variables such as time, resources, support, opportunities, and possibilities are KEY if you want to step into an abundant relationship with money!Links mentioned in this episode: Become a Funding or Founding Dreamer today and get access to the...2023-09-1326 min
Art of the AppJessica Bledsoe on Intentional Productivity with Pav*rFinding balance as an entrepreneur isn’t always easy. It can be difficult for us as business owners to find productivity tools and schedules that actually work for our personalities. Paper is not going to be for everyone and a productivity app won’t be for everyone. It’s about finding out what works best for you. In episode 28 of Art of the App Podcast, Jessica Bledsoe and I discuss the importance of not being “busy” and pushing but instead letting things come easily to us. We also dig into how we reconcile wanting to make an impact and...2021-11-3046 minArt of the AppTamar Blue on Creating a Mental Health Toolkit with MentalHappyWith the increasingly visible mental health crisis that is impacting our world, it’s important that people find support no matter where they live. Creating a mental health toolkit and finding a community that understands what you’re struggling with can be especially beneficial. In episode 27 of Art of the App Podcast, Tamar Blue and I discuss the importance of mental health support. We also dig into how there are benefits to having a support group along with professional help. Tamar Blue is the founder and CEO of MentalHappy, an online mental health platform on a mission to ma...2021-11-2336 minArt of the AppRachel Soper Sanders on The Importance of Personalized Nutrition with RootineWith 90% of the United States not getting an adequate daily intake of vitamins and minerals, it’s no surprise that the lack of micronutrients is causing issues like fatigue, stress, mood imbalance, and even chronic illness. It’s hard to get the nutrients you need everyday from your food alone. When you layer on genetics that adds another complication. In episode 26 of Art of the App Podcast, Rachel Soper Sanders and I discuss the importance of micronutrients and its role in a person’s overall health. We also dig into the four key pillars of how people stay he...2021-11-1631 minArt of the AppTatiana Figueiredo on Building a Thriving CommunityAfter many years in the industry, Tatiana Figueiredo has learned a lot of lessons, one of which is that you cannot replace the power and presence of a loyal and engaged community. She’s worked with community founders in a variety of industries to build profitable businesses that reflect them as people.In episode 25 of Art of the App Podcast, Tatiana Figueiredo and I discuss how to build sustainable communities. We also dig into how you can build a thriving community based on your own core values. Tatiana Figaredo is a community strategist and coach for...2021-11-0238 minArt of the AppBrielle Cotterman on How to Effectively Share your Personal StorySometimes we are afraid to publicly tell our personal stories because we think the conversation should happen only with close friends. Other times, we feel like we have a purpose and a passion, but not a “good” story to tell. In today’s episode we are changing the narrative - literally - to talk about the dangers of not sharing your story and how to be brave so you can make a bigger impact. In episode 24 of Art of the App Podcast, Brielle Cotterman and I discuss the importance of sharing your whole story. We also dig into ho...2021-10-2641 minArt of the AppOn Creating a Business with both Purpose and Profit with Kathy VarolThere is a huge benefit to creating a purpose-led strategy for your business breathing it into every aspect of the company. In episode 23 of Art of the App Podcast, Kathy Varol and I discuss the importance of building purpose into your business model.. Kathy is an expert at driving profit with purpose. Kathy created the Global Purpose (corporate social responsibility) strategy for Adidas, a 22 billion dollar global company. Now Kathy helps her clients use purpose to stand out in a competitive environment, attract the best talent, gain consumer loyalty, and fully harness the innovative brainpower of their e...2021-10-1925 minArt of the AppManage Stress by Managing your Mood with Erika FersztHave you ever been in a bad mood but wished you weren’t? The ability to control our thoughts and in turn control how we feel in the moment is super useful. Researchers have been able to help people quickly change their mood through something called mood induction. Erika learned this through her post-graduate studies and wanted to create a tool that would help the average person quickly change their mood - and she’s done just that with her app Moodally. In episode 22 of the Art of the App Podcast, Erika Ferszt and I discuss the importa...2021-10-1234 minArt of the AppErica Pattni on the Importance of Demographic AwarenessWhile many different types of fitness experiences exist, Erica Pattni discovered the incredible balance of fitness and fun through her platform, ROWDY. While I’ve always loved how working out makes me feel since I was young, many Americans (75% to be exact) don’t enjoy goal-oriented fitness as much as the industry would seem to believe. This statistic helped inform how Erica Pattni is building her brand, ROWDY. In episode 21 of Art of the App Podcast, Erica Pattni and I discuss the importance of demographic awareness and marketing strategy. Erica has spent many years in marketing from brand...2021-10-0530 minArt of the AppCamilla Hermann on Optimizing Healthcare through Cohort-based CommunitiesMany expectant and new parents crave the same things: the support of a community and advice from medical experts. From her experience dealing with contact tracing of Ebola to her wife’s Thyroid cancer treatment, Camilla Hermann saw that community was a huge factor in reaching positive health results. As a result she co-founded Oath Care, a cohort based experience for maternal and pediatric care. In episode 20 of Art of the App Podcast, Camilla Hermann and I discuss the importance of practicing healthcare in the community. Camilla is an entrepreneur whose quest to find the most...2021-09-2835 min
The Nav.it PodcastNav.ing Small Business Ownership with Michelle CherianOn today's episode, Maia and Erin sit down with product design and strategy expert and small business owner, Michelle Cherian. Michelle's refreshing and innovative approach to small business growth, client acquisition, and retention will bring you some serious inspiration on how to navigate the waters of funding your business. You'll hear how Michelle's hacked:
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Enjoy the episode! Don't forget to drop us a line to let us know what you think and please, please, please give us a 5 star review if...2021-09-0838 minArt of the AppJade Connelly Duggan on Designing Workplace CultureCommunication isn’t always easy. In fact, navigating hard conversations in a workplace is one of the most important skills you can learn as a leader. Today’s guest is Jade Connelly Duggan, a designer of organizational culture who teaches us how to detect early signs of team conflicts in the workplace. In episode 19 of Art of the App, Jade Connelly Duggan shares the importance of designing workplace culture early and often. We also discuss how you can detect and prevent conflict in your team sooner rather than later because those who do this are able to grow...2021-08-3134 minArt of the AppMaia Monell on Effectively Building a CommunityBuilding a community around your new business or start-up is something many people will tell you that you need in order to grow and expand; but how do you do that effectively and with realistic goals? Maia Monell explains in great detail exactly how to go about doing this to better your business, increase your growth, and stay focused on reasonable and actionable goals along the way. In episode 18 of Art of the App Podcast, Maia Monell shares the importance of community throughout all aspects of entrepreneurship and Nav.it. We also discuss how you can build y...2021-08-0343 minArt of the AppDonna Griffit on Standing Out Using StorytellingStories have been told for thousands of years. When there’s an emotional link and we can picture them in our minds we remember them better. That’s why research has found that stories are 22 times more memorable than facts or figures. In episode 17 of Art of the App, Donna Griffit shares the importance of storytelling in anything from pitch decks to job interviews. We also discuss how you can pull things from your life to create a compelling story for your business. Donna Griffit, Corporate Storyteller, has worked globally for over 17 years with Fortune 500 compan...2021-07-2743 min
New Wave Leadership PodcastEmbracing the Non-Linear Path with Michelle CherianMy guest this week is two-time entrepreneur and fellow podcaster Michelle Cherian. With 15 years of experience working with startups and Fortune 500 companies, Michelle knows what it takes to create a profitable app that makes your customers' lives better. On her podcast, Art of the App, she interviews trailblazing women startup founders, investors and other top minds to discuss their journey and role as agents of change. But today, she's on my show, which means it's her turn in the hot seat! I was so jazzed to talk all about: her winding path, and the beautiful disasters...2021-07-0846 minArt of the AppNaama Barnea-Goraly on Girl Empowerment with GirltelligenceSocial media is not set up to drive thoughtful and meaningful discussions and there is a gap for girls and young women to have a space to call their own. In episode 16 of Art of the App Podcast, Naama Barnea-Gorly shares the importance of building a community of girls and young women to talk peer to peer or seek advice for generations ahead of themselves. Naama Barnea-Goraly M.D. received her medical degree from the Hebrew University and Hadassah Medical School in Jerusalem, Israel, and her clinical training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry as well as...2021-06-2934 minArt of the AppClaire Shorall on Being Radically Accessible with Her Coaching System, TopknotCoaching can have such a positive impact on your life; but most of the time, personal, business, and professional coaching can come at a high financial cost. With peer coaching, there is more accessibility to quality coaching.In episode 15 of Art of the App, Claire Shorall shares the importance of having unbiased peer support and coaching in your life.Claire Shorall is the co-founder and CEO of Topknot, a coaching system for women to live their most fulfilled lives. Prior to starting Topknot, Claire was an award-winning educator and VC investor. She is best known...2021-06-2237 minArt of the AppKt McBratney on Owning Your Story and Celebrating Your Journey with Own TrailAs women, non-binary individuals or anyone else with an oppressed identity, there is power in taking up space and owning your own story without the motive of getting a job, getting more followers, or whatever else the reason may be. In episode 14 of Art of the App Podcast, Kt McBratney shares the importance of embracing your life journey and sharing it with others. We also discuss how you can use Own Trail to seek inspiration, advice and support from other empowering and amazing women. Kt McBratney is obsessed with disrupting the status bro. She’s the...2021-06-1542 minArt of the AppAshley Connell on Closing the Gender Gap and Helping Women Return to Work with Prowess Project.Although the workforce has changed over the years, the workplace has not. When women leave the workforce for childcare they have many hurdles to overcome when they decide they're ready to return. In episode 13 of Art of the App Podcast, Ashley Connell shares the negative effects women face after taking a step away from the workplace and the importance of advocating for them upon their return. We also discuss how the Prowess Project can give peace of mind knowing there are options for you to get back into the workforce.Ashley Connell, CEO and Founder o...2021-06-0842 minArt of the AppLynette Perkins on the Digital Age of Fitness with AtomAn athlete isn’t defined by the person who shows up to the gym 5 or 6 days a week. There is an athlete in all of us and when we’re able to have a personalized experience we’re able to optimize our potential.In episode 12 of Art of the App Podcast, Lynette Perkins shares the importance of transitioning fitness into a hybrid model of in person and virtual. We also discuss how her new startup, Atom is changing the game for athletes to use their data alongside their coaches to have a better overall athlete experience.Lyne...2021-06-0133 minArt of the AppRavid Israel on Helping Women Advocate for Themselves with Embie Fertility Treatment TrackerThere are hundreds of apps on the market for women trying to conceive naturally but very few, if any, for women going through fertility treatments. Considering the number of women with unexplained infertility, this is an area that desperately needs support. In episode 11 of Art of the App, Ravid Israel shares the importance of changing how we approach infertility diagnosis. We also discuss how to make educated decisions in your own journey with a supportive community at your side. Ravid Israel is the founder of Embie, the first app exclusively designed for women going through fe...2021-05-2543 minArt of the AppHaley Lieberman on Creating a Circular Economy Marketplace with Shop TomorrowsWith exorbitant amounts of clothing waste in the United States, it’s important we do our part to ensure we don’t contribute to that waste. Buying second-hand is an easy way to do just that.In episode 10 of Art of the App Podcast, Haley Lieberman shares the importance of conscious consumerism in a fast-fashion world and what her circular marketplace Shop Tomorrows is doing to lead the way. She also gives us some tips on how to create a more sustainable closet as a consumer. Haley Lieberman is the founder and CEO of Shop Tomor...2021-05-1840 minArt of the AppJane Buescher on the Importance of Peer Support with the App, ToucanWe can all understand feeling overwhelmed with the stresses of life and looking for support to help with that, but then feeling like we don’t know where to start. That’s exactly what led Jane Buescher to create Toucan, an app that helps people openly speak their minds, and listeners to lend an ear while feeling that they are not alone in their experiences.In episode 09 of Art of the App Podcast, Jane Buescher shares the importance of peer support setting, not as a substitute for therapy but as a way to speak or listen to your...2021-05-1125 minArt of the AppKenzie Butera Davis on bringing the positive change we want to see in the worldIt isn’t easy to navigate tough growing-up conversations around mental health, reproduction, empathy, and diversity. The struggle certainly lies in the antiquated ways our society has decided to address them. That’s where Maro, an app for this exact problem, comes in.In episode 08 of Art of the App Podcast, Kenzie Butera Davis shares the importance of using our voices to bring about the change we want to see in the world. We also discuss how you can have important conversations with your own kids about topics like mental health and sex education. Kenzie Buter...2021-05-0442 minArt of the AppErin Papworth on Financial Wellbeing and Habit Formation with Nav.itWhen looking at a product through the behavioral science lens we can track three key factors that lead to success — accessibility, daily habits, and community reinforcement. In episode 07 of Art of the App Podcast, Erin Papworth and I discuss the importance of demystifying the conversations around money and financial wellbeing. We also discuss how you can have a better relationship with money when you understand that it’s just a tool. Erin Papworth is the CEO and co-founder of Nav.it, a financial health platform supporting consumers as they build healthy daily financial habits, reinforced by community and f...2021-04-2742 minArt of the AppCamilla Olson on closing the inclusion gap in the fashion industry5 out of the 9 body shapes are underrepresented in the fashion industry. This creates an inclusion gap where consumers can’t find pieces that fit well or flatter them. Not only is this a problem of inclusivity, but it’s a billion-dollar opportunity. In episode 6 of Art of the App Podcast, Camilla Olson shares the importance of changing the direction the fashion industry is headed. We also discuss how you can be on the right side of this change using her platform, Savitude. Camilla Olson is a serial entrepreneur who is driven by curiosity. It's led her to...2021-04-2039 minArt of the AppBrooke Harley on how learning for your whole life is foundational to your wellbeingIn episode 5 of the Art of the App Podcast, my guest Brooke Harley is sharing the importance of educating yourself past college and the actionable steps you can take right now to continue your education to learn tactical and useful skills. Some of the talking points Brooke Harley and I go over in this episode include:Brooke’s career journey and how it got her to where she is today. The stigma surrounding continuing education — why people look at it negatively and how we can change that perception.How Class Rebel can move you ahead 10 years in only 8 hours...2021-04-1348 minArt of the AppTaly Matiteyahu on combating bias and creating deeper connectionsWhether we realize it or not, we judge others based on their appearance and even their actions before we take a chance to get to know them. These biases can lead to missed opportunities with regard to relationships and connections. Taly Matiteyahu is solving this in the dating realm with her new audio-only blind speed dating app, Blink.In episode 04 of Art of the App Podcast, Taly and I are discussing:What lead Taly into law and how she is now exploring the things that interest herThe importance of using resources to address the bias within...2021-04-0634 minArt of the AppVanessa Jupe on designing the next 10 years and what her app, Leva, is doing to support new momsBeing a kick-ass boss woman in corporate America is not easy and when you add-in having a family, finding balance becomes even more challenging. In episode 3 of Art of the App Podcast, Vanessa Jupe is sharing the importance of finding balance in your life and actionable steps you can take right now to design a life for yourself that brings you joy. Some of the talking points Vanessa and I go over in this episode include:Being a leader in her current role as Vice President of Digital Products and Services at H&R Block while a...2021-03-2943 minArt of the AppAlex MacCallum on leading innovation at the NY Times and leaning into your strengthsGreat leadership and management are at the heart of every great company. In this episode of the Art of the App Podcast, my guest Alex MacCallum shares her experience of leading successful teams and actionable steps you can take right now to be a better manager and leader. Some of the talking points Alex and I go over in this episode include:Alex’s career journey from her early days as an editorial aide at the Washington Post to holding her current position as the Head Product for Standalone Products at The New York Times. New product development and...2021-03-2933 minArt of the AppJessica Millstone on the future of education, becoming a VC and investing in women foundersWhat does the future of education look like, where should we be investing and who are the key stakeholders? In this episode of Art of the App Podcast, Jessica Millstone shares her views on the future of education as well as insights on education trends and how she set up her venture fund. Some of the talking points Jessica and I go over in this episode include:How Jessica got her start in educational technology and her career journey over the years. Decoupling of school and education and the role both parents and teachers have in ed...2021-03-2952 minArt of the AppWelcome to Art of the AppIn each episode of Art of the App, I talk with trailblazing founders, investors and other top minds to discuss their journey and role as agents of change. We dig into the frameworks, thought processes and values that help guide them from early ideas to the stand-out products and brands that people love and trust. Plus, what routines and philosophies do they live by and who are they learning from right now?2021-03-1503 min