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The Unschool by Andi AllemanFrom First Business at 15 to CEO: Vanessa Farino on Building Through Imposter Syndrome5 conversations with 5 Smart Girls. Andi sits down with Vanessa Farino — award-winning Latina entrepreneur, Forbes-featured marketing expert, and founder of Creative CEO, a media and events company helping women build brands with intention, clarity, and power. From launching her first business at 15 to supporting a $25M fundraise and working with celebrity entrepreneurs, Vanessa’s journey is a masterclass in reinvention, purpose-driven leadership, and creating spaces where women truly thrive. You’ll hear the behind-the-scenes of how Creative CEO came to life, the realities of navigating imposter syndrome (even after receiving major recognition), and how Vanessa...2025-04-0846 min
The Glow Up EffectEpisode 59: How Vanessa’s entrepreneurial spirit led her to becoming a business mentor for female foundersOn this episode we chat with Vanessa Farino, a business & energy mentor and the face behind Creative CEO, a business dedicated to Igniting Women Entrepreneurs to build purpose-driven businesses.
Vanessa joins us with her knowledge, expertise and contagious positive energy as she shares why she left Corporate America , a world she had known since 20 years of age, to launch Creative CEO!
Vanessa is a public speaker, has founded six businesses to date and earned accolades as a "30 under 30" and "40 under 40" Entrepreneur.
Please enjoy this episode !
2023-10-2841 min
Aligned & UnstoppableEP 434: Bringing a People First Approach To Business with Vanessa FarinoEpisode 434 Today, we're fortunate to sit down with Vanessa Farino, the award-winning Latina business strategist who's disrupting the entrepreneurial landscape with her unique approach to business coaching and community building. What if you could revolutionize your trajectory from the corporate world to launching your own venture? Well, Vanessa is here to show you the path. Her incredible journey from being a receptionist in the corporate world to founding six companies is a testament to her unyielding determination and resilience. She highlights the importance of honoring our roots and the sacrifices of our ancestors, providing a perspective that...2023-08-0159 min
Creative HumanSeason 3, Episode 3 l “Failing forward & why mentorship is the key to success” Guest: Betty FranciscoThis episode is one that you don’t want to miss. It will leave you energized to go after your dreams and make a difference in the world. Betty Francisco, is a woman on a mission and is breaking barriers in the Latinx business community. She is a multi-entrepreneur, business executive, attorney and community leader. She shares her story of how she went from a life of poverty to success as a powerful convener and changemaker, who is unapologetic about creating visibility for Latinx and POC (People of Color) leaders.The Boston Business Journal named Betty as on...2021-12-0153 min
Creative HumanSeason 3, Episode 2 | “The Power of Latinas” Guest: Isis Ortiz-BeltonWe are now on Season 3 and in today’s episode join me, Vanessa, and my co-host Paula as we speak with Isis Ortiz-Belton who will be sharing with us the reality of being an LGBTQ+ WOC, bringing her voice and experiences into every space that has been part of her journey.Isis Ortiz-Belton is the VP at Eastern Bank, President of ALPFA Boston, and more. Na author, community leader, and DEI Advocate. With 10+ years of experience in Finance and a drive to improve the education and financial literacy of minority students, women, and all different groups of pe...2021-11-171h 11
Creative HumanS.3 - E.1 | “The Power of Latinas” Guest: Julia MejiaSeason 3, Episode 1 | “The Power of Latinas” Guest: Julia MejiaWe are now on Season 3 and in today’s episode, join me Vanessa, and my co-host Paula as we speak with Julia Mejia who will be sharing with us the reality of Latinas, bringing her voice and experiences into every space that has been part of her journey.Julia Mejia is a Boston City Councilor. After a historic recount, she won her seat by a single vote and now she's the first Afro Latina to sit on the Boston City Council. She is currently the chair of the...2021-10-2057 min
Creative HumanSeason 3 "The Power of Latinas" TrailerDream it.The purpose of Season 3 “The Power of Latinas” is to amplify the voices of Latinas and women of color in our community so that our children have more role models in the community that look like them. We want to celebrate the achievements but also talk about the challenges of talented and empowered women who have become pioneers in different sectors of our economy. The podcast will give us a safe space to talk candidly about our struggles and how we overcame them to get where we are today. We want to create something that could have...2021-10-1508 minCreative Human24. Roxy Prima and Phoebe Cornog: Pandr Design Co, Being Muralists and ArtistsWelcome to the Creative Human podcast with your host, Vanessa Farino. In this season, Vanessa takes us through people that inspire her in honest conversations. This week, we have Roxy Prima and Phoebe Cornog. They are muralists, artists, authors, and businesswomen. They discuss growing up, the high school experience, how they met each other & more. Enjoy!Follow Roxy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxyprima/Follow Phoebe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phoebecornog/Follow Pandr Design Co on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pandrdesignco/Check Pandr Design Co's Website out...2021-10-0649 minCreative Human23. Zarya Miranda: Growing Up With Multiple Ethnicities, Getting Into Real EstateWelcome to the Creative Human podcast with your host, Vanessa Farino. In this season, Vanessa takes us through people that inspire her in honest conversations. This week, we have Zarya Miranda. Zarya is a realtor specializing in Residential Sales, Leasing, & New Development. They discuss growing up with multiple ethnicities, how your upbringing is what drives you and defines your strength & more. Enjoy!Follow Zarya on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zaryamiranda/Check Zarya's Website out: https://www.zaryamiranda.com/Podcast's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CreativeHumanPodcast/Creative Human's Instagram: https://www.in...2021-09-0147 min
Creative Human22. Luke Ryan: Juvenile Myositis, "Multipotentialite", Being a Digital Sales ManagerWelcome to the Creative Human podcast with your host, Vanessa Farino. In this season, Vanessa takes us through people that inspire her in honest conversations. This week, we have our very first male guest, Luke Ryan. Luke is a Digital Sales Manager and an advocate for Juvenile Myositis (JM). They discuss how you can be a multipotentialite, Luke's experience as an exchange student, how Juvenile Myositis affected his family life & more. Enjoy!Follow Luke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukearyan/Follow CureJM4Liam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curejm4liam/Check...2021-08-2556 minCreative Human21. Izzy Atkinson: Reinventing Yourself, Corporate and Workplace Culture, Mental HealthWelcome to the Creative Human podcast with your host, Vanessa Farino. In this season, Vanessa takes us through people that inspire her in honest conversations. This week, we have Izzy Atkinson, a Fitness Trainer, Mindset Coach, and founder of the Wildflower project. They discuss how we need to keep evolving and changing in order to achieve our dreams, mental health battles, having a support system & more. Enjoy!Follow Izzy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/izzy.atkinson/Check Izzy's website out: https://www.izzyatkinson.com/Podcast's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CreativeHumanPodcast/2021-08-1844 minCreative Human20. Liseth Velez: Being a Female in a Male Dominated World, Military Life and Setting BoundariesWelcome to the Creative Human podcast with your host, Vanessa Farino. In this season, Vanessa takes us through people that inspire her in honest conversations. This week, we have Liseth Velez, the founder and CEO of LJV Development. They discuss how she works in a male dominated industry, working at the military, coming to the US at 7 years old, finding your passion in life & more. Enjoy!Follow Liseth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liseth_jovhana/Check Liseth's website out: https://ljvdevelopment.com/Podcast's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CreativeHumanPodcast/Creative H...2021-08-1150 minCreative Human19. Heather Smidt: Moving Around, Becoming an Acupuncturist & Finding your PassionWelcome to the Creative Human podcast with your host, Vanessa Farino. In this season, Vanessa takes us through people that inspire her in honest conversations. This week, we have Heather Smidt, Lic Ac LMT. They discuss how she found her passion for acupuncture, going from a theater major to a master's in education, moving around, finding your passion in life & more. Enjoy!Don't forget to use code "CREATIVEHUMAN21" for 20% off all services until October 1st, 2021. Must book online and add the code in the comment section.Follow Heather on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wanderwellwithheather/2021-08-0453 minCreative Human18. Maggie Owens: From Wanting to be a Lawyer in D.C. to Opening a Small Business in Arkansas, Self-Confidence and Loving Yourself#18: Welcome to the Creative Human podcast with your host, Vanessa Farino. In this season, Vanessa takes us through people that inspire her in honest conversations. In today's episode, we are joined by Maggie Owens, the Founder of Presley Paige. They discuss how she found her way to Arkansas and going to college in Utah. It is also discussed how Maggie adapted her business to Social Media (Instagram mainly) back in the early 2010s, the creation of Presley Paige & more. Enjoy!Don't forget that you can use CREATIVEHUMAN15 for 15% off your orders online! Also, if you send them a...2021-07-2851 minCreative Human17. Madison Hopkins: Being a Personal Finance Coach, Long Distance Relationships, Moving from AZ to Boston#17: Welcome to the Creative Human podcast with your host, Vanessa Farino. In this season, Vanessa takes us through people that inspire her in honest conversations. This week, we have Madison Hopkins, the Founder of Money With Madison. They discuss how she found her passion for finances, keeping a healthy long-distance relationship, moving around a lot throughout her youth & more. Enjoy! Don't forget that you can use CREATIVE24 for your first month off, whether you choose a monthly or yearly plan, for Madison's coaching group!Check Madison's website out: https://www.moneywithmadison.com/2021-07-2153 minCreative Human16. Ana Carmona: Latinx & Family Influences, Cosmetology School, the College Myth#16: Welcome to the Creative Human podcast with your host, Vanessa Farino. In this season, Vanessa takes us through people that inspire her in honest conversations. This week, we have Ana Carmona, the Founder of Craft Lashes. They discuss arriving in the US from a non-English speaking country, being a Latina, skipping college & more. Enjoy!Follow Ana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craftlasheshttps://www.instagram.com/craftlashesbarCheck Ana's website: https://www.craftlashesbyanacarmona.com/Podcast's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CreativeHumanPodcast/Creative Human's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cr...2021-07-141h 12Creative Human15. Angelica Hanley: ACouplePuns, Blowing Opportunities, Learning to Grow#15: Welcome to the Creative Human podcast with your host, Vanessa Farino. In this season, Vanessa takes us through people that inspire her in honest conversations. This week, we have Angelica Hanley, the Founder of ACouplePuns. They discuss starting the business, experiences when pitching to companies and attending events (and how failing helps us improve) & more. Enjoy!Follow Angelica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acouplepunsPodcast's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CreativeHumanPodcast/Creative Human's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativehuman.co/Vanessa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessafarino/2021-07-0734 minCreative Human14. Denielle Finkelstein: Senior Executive turned Entrepreneur, TOP Organic Project#14: Welcome to the Creative Human podcast with your host, Vanessa Farino. In this season, Vanessa takes us through people that inspire her in honest conversations. This week, we have Denielle Finkelstein, who is the CO-Founder and President of the TOP Organic Project. They discuss growing up dyslexic, Denielle's humble beginnings until how she got where she is today, the beginning of the TOP Organic Project & more. Enjoy!Podcast's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CreativeHumanPodcast/Creative Human's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativehuman.co/Vanessa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessafarino/https://www...2021-06-301h 07Creative Human13. Vickie Sokol Evans: Confidence while Remote Working, Time Management, EAs turning into IT Techs?#13: Welcome to the Creative Human podcast with your host, Vanessa Farino. In this season, Vanessa takes us through #ThePowerOfAdmins. This week we have Vickie Sokol Evans. She is the CEO/Founder of RedCape and teaches the world's smartest people how to use technology and take advantage of it. Enjoy!Podcast's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CreativeHumanPodcast/Creative Human's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativehuman.co/Vanessa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessafarino/https://www.creativehuman.co/Produced by Mariana Soares2021-06-1621 minCreative Human12. Bonnie Low-Kramen: Problems, Politics and Bullying in the Workplace#12: Welcome to the Creative Human podcast with your host, Vanessa Farino. In this season, Vanessa takes us through #ThePowerOfAdmins. Today, on our second episode of the day, we have Bonnie Low-Kramen. She is a Global Trainer of Ultimate Assistants and works to build THE ultimate workplace for EA's all over the country. Enjoy!Podcast's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CreativeHumanPodcast/Creative Human's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativehuman.co/Vanessa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessafarino/https://www.creativehuman.co/Produced by Mariana Soares2021-06-1629 minCreative Human11. Monique Helstrom: Assistants and Executives - "Same Same, But Different", Choosing the Right Fit (from the former Chief of Simon Sinek)#11: Welcome to the Creative Human podcast with your host, Vanessa Farino. In this season, Vanessa takes us through #ThePowerOfAdmins. Today, on back-to-back episodes, we start by having Monique Helstrom. She is a Business Consultant, Speaker, and former Chief & Producer of Simon Sinek. Enjoy!Podcast's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CreativeHumanPodcast/Creative Human's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativehuman.co/Vanessa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessafarino/https://www.creativehuman.co/Produced by Mariana Soares2021-06-1618 minCreative Human10. Lucy Brazier: Changes in the EA World, AI in the Corporate World, Keeping Up with Change#10: Welcome to the Creative Human podcast with your host, Vanessa Farino. In this new season, Vanessa takes us through #ThePowerOfAdmins. This week we have Lucy Brazier, board adviser of Creative Admin, CEO of Marcham Publishing, Publisher of Executive Support Magazine, International Speaker, and expert on the Administrative Profession. Enjoy!Podcast's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CreativeHumanPodcast/Creative Human's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativehuman.co/Vanessa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessafarino/https://www.creativehuman.co/Produced by Mariana Soares2021-05-2617 minCreative Human9. Olga Gersh and Brittany Bemko: The Executive Assistant World, College Life, Experiences Abroad#9: Welcome to the Creative Human podcast with your host, Vanessa Farino. In this new season, Vanessa takes us through #ThePowerOfAdmins. This week we have Olga Gersh and Brittany Bemko. They both tell us how they got their start in the industry, what college abroad is like when working in the US, and more! Enjoy!Podcast's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CreativeHumanPodcast/Creative Human's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativehuman.co/Vanessa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessafarino/https://www.creativehuman.co/Produced by Mariana Soares2021-05-1916 minCreative Human8. Deepa Gandhi: Starting Dagne Dover, Working in Wall Street, Working Remotely#8: Welcome to the Creative Human podcast with your host, Vanessa Farino. In this episode, Vanessa we introduce another conversation from #ThePowerOfWoman2021 event. This week we have one of the Keynote Speakers, Deepa Gandhi, founder of Dagne Dover. She tells us how her family influenced her, how it was working in a male industry, and more! Enjoy!Podcast's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CreativeHumanPodcast/Creative Human's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativehuman.co/Vanessa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessafarino/https://www.creativehuman.co/Produced by Mariana Soares2021-04-2948 minCreative Human7. Rachael L. Shtifter: Starting a Business at 18, PARLR, Growing Up Laser-Focused#7: Welcome to the Creative Human podcast with your host, Vanessa Farino. In this episode, Vanessa we introduce another conversation from #ThePowerOfWoman2021 event. This week we have one of the Keynote Speakers, Rachael L. Shtifter, founder of PARLR, PARLR Brand Studio, and inventor of The Sleepy Tie™️. Enjoy!Podcast's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CreativeHumanPodcast/Creative Human's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativehuman.co/Vanessa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessafarino/https://www.creativehuman.co/Produced by Mariana Soares2021-04-2148 minCreative Human6. Lisa Nicole Rosado: We Are Women Owned, Pleasing Everyone, Having ADHD#6: Welcome to the Creative Human podcast with your host, Vanessa Farino. In this episode, Vanessa we introduce another conversation from #ThePowerOfWoman2021 event. This week we have one of the Keynote Speakers, Lisa Nicole Rosado, founder of We Are Women Owned. Enjoy!Podcast's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CreativeHumanPodcast/Creative Human's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativehuman.co/Vanessa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessafarino/https://www.creativehuman.co/Produced by Mariana Soares2021-03-1725 minCreative Human5. Melba Tellez: Working @ Amazon, College Life, Mujeres on the Rise#5: Welcome to the Creative Human podcast with your host, Vanessa Farino. In this episode, Vanessa has another conversation from the #ThePowerOfWoman2021 event. This week Melba Tellez, founder of Mujeres On The Rise joins Vanessa for a truly inspiring talk. Enjoy!Podcast's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CreativeHumanPodcast/Creative Human's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativehuman.co/Vanessa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessafarino/https://www.creativehuman.co/Produced by Mariana Soares2021-03-1019 minCreative Human4. Ahfeeyah Thomas: Harvard, Influences Growing Up, Repivoting#4: Welcome to the Creative Human podcast with your host, Vanessa Farino. In this episode, Vanessa continues to share conversations from #ThePowerOfWoman2021 event. This week she is joined by brand strategist Ahfeeyah Thomas. Enjoy!Podcast's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CreativeHumanPodcast/Creative Human's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativehuman.co/Vanessa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessafarino/https://www.creativehuman.co/Produced by Mariana Soares2021-03-0317 minCreative Human3. Susan Kanoff: Behind The Scenes of Uncommon Threads & Sense of Community#3: Welcome to the Creative Human podcast with your host, Vanessa Farino. In this episode, Vanessa shares another one of the many wonderful conversations she had at the #ThePowerOfWoman2021 event, Susan Kanoff, and how Uncommon Threads works and came to be. Also, if you listen closely, there might be a giveaway for some #ClubHouse invites. Enjoy!Podcast's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CreativeHumanPodcast/Creative Human's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativehuman.co/Vanessa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessafarino/https://www.creativehuman.co/Produced by Mariana Soares2021-02-2414 minCreative Human2. Jackie Zuckerman Delory: I am Tom Brady, Advocating For Yourself, 2021 Manifestations#2: Welcome to the Creative Human podcast with your host, Vanessa Farino. In this episode, Vanessa shares one of the many wonderful conversations she had during the weekend at #ThePowerOfWomen2021 event, Jackie Zuckerman Delory. Also, if you listen closely, there might be a giveaway for some #ClubHouse invites. Enjoy!Follow Jackie: https://www.instagram.com/jackiezuk/Podcast's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CreativeHumanPodcast/Creative Human's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativehuman.co/Vanessa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessafarino/https://www.creativehuman.co/Produced by Mariana Soares2021-02-0318 minCreative Human1. Don't tell people your dreams, show them#1: Welcome to the Creative Human podcast with your host, Vanessa Farino. In this episode, Vanessa takes it back a few years to tell you how everything started for her, and how she got where she is today. Also, if you listen closely, there might be a giveaway for some #ClubHouse invites. Enjoy! Podcast's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CreativeHumanPodcast/ Creative Human's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativehuman.co/ Vanessa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessafarino/creativehuman.coProduced by Mariana Soares2021-01-2726 min
Becoming NEXTonSCENE™It's Time to Nominate for The Power of Women Awards January 30, 2021Meet Latina Award Winning Entrepreneur and Founder of Creative Woman and Creative Admin, Vanessa Farino. Vanessa always believes in paying it forward. She realized there aren't enough nominations and awards out there for Creative Women !She wanted to create a safe space where women felt encouraged to vote for one another and even themselves. To be acknowledged for all our hard work is something we should continue to embrace and showcase!2021-01-1748 minCreative HumanCreative Human: TrailerJoin our host, Vanessa Farino, as she elevates the conversation by inviting her guests to share the peaks and valleys experienced in their journeys. Together, we discuss the grit and courage it takes to create and maintain success while remaining true to our 'we rise by lifting others' mentality. Throughout this candid conversation, you will also hear Vanessa share her own experiences and current journey. We welcome you to sit with us and join the conversation!Host: Vanessa Farino www.vanessafarino.com | @vanessafarinoCreative Human: creativehuman.co | @creativehuman.co2020-09-0901 min
Boston Knotlight PodcastFebruary Session: Community Engagement Feat. Vanessa Farino, Founder of BEAIn our February Session, we interview Vanessa Farino, Founder of Boston Executive Assistants on how to build a community of targeted followers from scratch, with valuable, successful engagement on an ongoing basis for revenue growth. Tune in today to get educated and inspired!2018-02-1300 min