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Serious Lady BusinessFundraising While Female: What They Don’t Ask the MenEpisode SummaryHost Leslie Youngblood speaks with Natalise Kalea Robinson, co-founder and CEO of Parallel Health. They discuss the unique challenges female founders face in fundraising, the importance of community support, and the evolving landscape of investment in female-led startups. Natalise shares her experiences navigating investor biases, the significance of building a strong co-founder relationship, and the need for more female investors in the industry. The conversation emphasizes the power of vision, preparation, and the importance of finding the right investor fit for success in the startup world.About Our GuestNatalise Kalea Robinson, Co-Founder...
2025-09-0144 min
The Conversation FactoryFounder-Led Sales and Building Co-founder RelationshipsGet free chapters of my book, Good Talk, and master the art of conversations big and small: https://www.danielstillman.com/good-talk Please support the podcast! 💌 subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3QzcPAW 💌 iTunes: https://apple.co/4ifh6pb or with a monthly contribution here: https://bit.ly/support-tcf-monthly one-time donation here: https://bit.ly/support-tcf-once Check out the episode page for the full transcript and video highlights. https://theconversationfactory.com/podcast/founder-led-sales-with-parallel-health-ceo-natalise-kalea-robinson We break down: The Importance of Deep and Authentic Conversations and unp...
2025-04-0354 min
Faith, Frontlines and FortuneEpisode 10: Unlocking Skin Health Innovation with Natalise Kalea Robinson – Genomics, Microbiome Science, and the Future of BeautyIn this episode of Faith, Frontlines, and Fortune, Anderson Salgado sits down with Natalise Kalea Robinson, Co-Founder and CEO of Parallel Health, to explore groundbreaking advancements in skin health. Natalise shares insights into the world of genomics and microbiome science, and reveals how Parallel’s Skin Microbiome Discovery Test is revolutionizing personalized skincare. Learn about her inspiring journey from recording artist to biotech entrepreneur, her Stanford education, and her commitment to merging science with beauty innovation. Whether you're passionate about beauty, health, or entrepreneurship, this conversation is packed with wisdom on the future of skincare.
2024-11-1348 min
The CloseStartup SpotlightJenny Ortiz Bolvar speaks to Natalise Kalea Robinson, Co-Founder and CEO at Parallel Health about how big data and AI helps with next-generation testing in the medical sector.
2024-09-3012 min
The Unlikely JourneySeason 2 Ep. 8 Dr. Nathan Brown interviewDr. Nathan Brown is the Co-Founder and CSO of Parallel Health. Nathan has dedicated his academic and professional career to phage science and innovation, with an expertise in microbial ecology and genomics. After completing his microbiology PhD, Nathan was funded in the UK by the Gates Foundation and Wellcome Trust to build phage therapeutics for bacterial-based illnesses. When he realized the efficaciousness and safety profile of phages, he was determined to bring phage science to the western world.
Nathan has a passion for preventative health and imagines a world in which health and hygiene...
2023-11-2326 min
Talent Empowerment with Tom FinnRevolutionizing skincare with Tom Finn & Natalise Kalea RobinsonSkin care is important for everyone. The reality is that skin care is a trial-and-error cycle. Healthy skin, Eczema, and Acne, all need proper skin care. Natalise is launching a new product that already has over 4,000 on the waitlist. Natalise shares the journey that led her to this point. She also shares her experience leading a startup.Talking Points: {01:40} How Natalise is revolutionizing skincare. {07:15} Using doctors instead of celebrity endorsements.{15:45} The startup journey. {21:30}The importance of humility and hard work in the startup team .{26:45} Natalise’s leadership style. Natalise Kalea Robinson Bio:At Para...
2023-03-0235 min
Talent Empowerment with Tom FinnRevolutionizing skincare with Tom Finn & Natalise Kalea RobinsonSkin care is important for everyone. The reality is that skin care is a trial-and-error cycle. Healthy skin, Eczema, and Acne, all need proper skin care. Natalise is launching a new product that already has over 4,000 on the waitlist. Natalise shares the journey that led her to this point. She also shares her experience leading a startup.Talking Points: {01:40} How Natalise is revolutionizing skincare. {07:15} Using doctors instead of celebrity endorsements.{15:45} The startup journey. {21:30}The impo...
2023-03-0235 minTalent Empowerment with Tom FinnNatalise Kalea Robinson: PreviewSkin care is important for everyone. The reality is that skin care is a trial-and-error cycle. Healthy skin, Eczema, and Acne, all need proper skin care. Natalise is launching a new product that already has over 4,000 on the waitlist. Natalise shares the journey that led her to this point. She also shares her experience leading a startup. {You can hear the full Episode on Thursday May 2nd}
2023-02-2801 minTalent Empowerment with Tom FinnNatalise Kalea Robinson: PreviewSkin care is important for everyone. The reality is that skin care is a trial-and-error cycle. Healthy skin, Eczema, and Acne, all need proper skin care. Natalise is launching a new product that already has over 4,000 on the waitlist. Natalise shares the journey that led her to this point. She also shares her experience leading a startup. {You can hear the full Episode on Thursday May 2nd}
2023-02-2801 min
The Unlikely JourneySeason 2 Ep 7: Gabriela Vilaro InterviewLearn about the unlikely journey of Gabriela Vilaro. Gabriela is the scarce demographic that represents less than 1% of all venture capital investors in the world: female, Latina, immigrant. Gabriela traces her roots from her humble beginnings in Colombia to getting a full ride to Goergetown University and eventually earning her MBA from Harvard Business School.
Gabriela has 15 years of finance and investing experience across the consumer, technology and financial services sectors. She has helped a wide variety of companies, from early stage startups to large publicly traded multinationals, upgrade their finance, corporate development and strategic planning functions. Gabr...
2022-12-1431 min
The Unlikely JourneySeason 2 Ep 6: Jana Hennig InterviewLearn how the unconventional life choices of Jana Hennig created one of the most "unlikely journeys" we've covered to date. Born in East Germany, Jana has lived and worked in 9 countries from big corporations to small startups, from nonprofits to the world of finance - to sex education, to chocolate marketing, to mushroom farming, to the Olympic Games to marine conservation, and more. We examine her unique path from childhood to the present, fueled by passion, ethics, and spiritual guidance.
Currently, Jana is the founder and executive director of a non-profit called Positively Groundfish that supports sustainable fis...
2022-11-0241 min
The Unlikely JourneySeason 2 Ep.5: Jeff Lee InterviewLearn about the unlikely journey of Jeff Lee. Jeff is the CEO and Co-Founder of DIBS Beauty. He was previously the COO of ARod Corp, where he consulted and helped build multiple household names in beauty and wellness, totaling in the hundreds of millions in revenue.
During his legal career, Jeff practiced at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, the most selective corporate law firm in the U.S., after three years at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. He has worked on some of the most transformative mergers and acquisitions in the world, as well as numerous first-of-their-kind deals for clients r...
2022-09-0732 min
The Unlikely JourneySeason 2 Ep.4: Web3, Fintech, and DTCNatalise Kalea Robinson, Jess Furman, and Steven Khuong provide updates on their businesses in Web3, Fintech, and DTC (direct to consumer). Jess discusses her new project DAOVerse while Natalise's Parallel Health was recently mentioned in Fast Company as a "World Changing Idea." Finally, Steven talks about the new phase of Curacubby's growth. This episode delivers real-time insight into the respective businesses operated by the three co-hosts.
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2022-05-1021 min
The Unlikely JourneySeason 2 Ep.3: Nell Derick Debevoise InterviewLearn about the unlikely journey of Nell Derick Debevoise, writer, speaker, facilitator, entrepreneur, and CEO. Nell Derick Debevoise has studied adult learning, innovation strategy, intercultural education, and organizational psychology at many of the world’s top universities (Harvard, Columbia Business School, London Business School, Cambridge, Sorbonne Nouvelle, and Università di Roma), starting with a public school education in Hartford, CT. She has lived and worked in the private, public, and for-profit sectors on four continents, supporting refugees in the Middle East; teaching corporate executives in New York about Stakeholder Capitalism; and mediating between Turkish and Cypriot officials.
This...
2022-03-0832 min
The Unlikely JourneySeason 2- Ep. 2: FeebackWe get feedback all the time, from friends, family, coworkers, managers, investors - the list goes on. Sometimes the feedback is conflicting. What do you do with conflicting feedback? Learn how to manage feedback productively with case studies from Natalise Kalea Robinson, Steven Khuong, and Jess Furman.
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2022-02-2322 min
The Unlikely JourneySeason 2 - Ep. 1: Metaverse and New Year Predictions2022 is here and we are living in a brand new (brave new) world. Technology is advancing at rates so fast we can't keep up with its terminologies. What is in store for humanity this year and beyond? What is the metaverse (hint: it's not META formerly known as Facebook)? What are the implications of the "alternative reality" on life as we know it? Steven Khuong, Jess Furman, and Natalise Kalea Robsion make their predictions on Episode 1 of Season 2 of The Unlikely Journey!
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2022-01-1929 min
The Unlikely Journey#15 - Our Favorite BooksWhat's on your reading list? Natalise Kalea Robinson, Jess Furman, and Steven Khuong share their favorite books on this episode, including writings on process management, sociology, psychology, spirituality, and high stakes business dealings, as well as a story about "timeless" love.
Books discussed on this podcast:
Getting Things Done by David Allen
The Time Traveller's Wife by Audrey Neffenegger
How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollen
Red Notice by Bill Browder
Confessions of an Economic Hit Man by John Perkins
The State of Affairs by...
2021-11-3027 min
The Unlikely Journey#14 - FitnessHow does physical fitness impact performance at work, in relationships, and in our lives in general? Natalise, Steven, and Jess explore the world of physical training and expose their personal routines to keep the mind, body, and spirit operating at optimal levels.
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2021-09-2432 min
The Unlikely Journey#13 - Major Nick Salinas InterviewLearn about the unlikely journey of Major Nick Salinas, U.S. Special Forces "Green Beret," and serial entrepreneur. Nick is an officer in U.S. Army, having served as a special ops commander and completed many tours over the course of two decades, including in the Middle East. After a simultaneous stint at Amazon, Nick has ventured into the entrepreneurial world in the construction, culinary, and health and wellness industries.
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2021-09-0132 min
The Unlikely Journey#12 - CatastrophesThere will be a time in our lives when we are struck by the feeling of doom. Catastrophes are contextual but nonetheless wreak havoc on our emotional state if we let them. Learn about Jess, Natalise, and Steven's history with catastrophes and some strategies they've used to overcome the stress and anxieties associated with their experiences.
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2021-08-1126 min
The Unlikely Journey#11 - NFT Non-fungible TokenNFT is the hot buzzword these days, but the meaning and application remain elusive to a great degree. Jess, Steven, and Natalise discuss cryptocurrencies vs. traditional exchange of goods and services, and how NFTs can be leveraged, in particular, in the entertainment industry.
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2021-07-1625 min
The Unlikely Journey#10 - Company CultureWhat is company culture? Jess, Steven, and Natalise discuss the intricacies that form the cultures at their respective companies: Sound Revolver, Curacubby, and Parallel Health.
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2021-07-0728 min
The Unlikely Journey#9 - Push or FoldChange is inevitable. Keeping this perspective top of mind is as critical as anything else in the world of business execution. Jess, Natalise, and Steve discuss when to push, pivot, or fold.
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2021-06-3019 min
The Unlikely Journey#8 - Rishi Taparia InterviewLearn about the unlikely journey of successful Silicon Valley executive and investor, Rishi Taparia. Rishi is currently Managing Partner at Garuda Ventures and Strategic Advisor at Legion Technologies. Previously, Rishi served as Vice President of Business Operations at Poynt, a hardware and software company building a commerce and payments platform for businesses, Rishi joined as the company’s first non technical hire and was responsible for scaling the company’s business and operations globally.
Rishi joined Poynt from Matrix Partners, an early stage venture firm where he sourced and supported companies including Canva, ApartmentList and Bugsnag. Prior to Mat...
2021-06-1832 min
The Unlikely Journey#7 - Pride MonthJune is Pride Month. We pay homage to the LGBTQ / LGBTQIA+ community. Jess leads a brief history lesson on Pride Month and the Stonewall Riots. We discuss the commercialization of Pride and its implications, as well as LGBTQ / LGBTQIA+ representation in vertical industries.
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2021-06-0933 min
The Unlikely Journey#6 - Pursuit of HappinessHappiness - the elusive treasure. How do you find it? Is the pursuit of happiness a fruitless endeavor? Natalise, Steven, and Jess explore achievement vs. fulfillment, the vacation dilemma, and environmental impacts on experiencing joy.
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2021-06-0432 min
The Unlikely Journey#5 - The PivotTransitions in life are never easy. Are comfort and stagnation synonymous? Is growth always painful? Natalise, Steven, and Jess share their unique journeys and dissect what it took to pivot careers, identities, and perspectives. They also dive into gender and equality issues across various industries, including tech and music.
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2021-05-2630 min
The Unlikely Journey#4 - Nina Bergman InterviewLearn about the unlikely journey of actress, singer, songwriter, and model, Nina Bergman. Nina was born in Denmark and is the granddaughter of Russian actor Pavel Kadochnikov (Ivan The Terrible). She spent her early childhood traveling around Europe with her Russian Gypsy grandparents. After her parents divorced she lived with various family members. At 14 she received a scholarship to the musical theatre school Urdang Academy in London. A year later she found herself in Moscow attending the Bolshoi Theatre. From there she went to NYC and got accepted to NYU Tisch School of the Arts. She got her first...
2021-05-1833 min
The Unlikely Journey#3 - What is Real Wealth?What is wealth? How do you define it? How do you grow it? Natalise, Steven, and Jess dive into the intricacies around wealth building by analyzing the risks and rewards when leveraging career vs. entrepreneurship. Highlights include the systems of Mark Divine and anecdotes from the Academy Awarding winning film Nomadland.
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2021-05-1228 min
The Unlikely Journey#2 - Build Your Personal BrandHow do you successfully transition from one brand to another, deal with imposter syndrome, and build sustainable systems to uplevel your career in the midst of chaos? Jess, Steven, and Natalise dig deep into these topics as well as share some insights about Stanford University and NYU in Episode 2 of The Unlikely Journey!
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2021-05-0325 min
The Unlikely Journey#1 - Grow with Multiple IdentitiesGet to know Jess Furman, Steven Khuong, & Natalise Kalea Robinson in Episode 1 of The Unlikely Journey as they discuss Tony Robbins, building wealth, the entertainment industry, owning multiple identities, and how to grow from it!
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2021-04-2730 min