A-Cup Podcast

Cait, better known as What Cait Ate is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) helping clients take a natural, holistic approach to gut health. After battling anxiety, panic attacks, and digestive issues throughout her teens and into college, she worked with an NTP to take a more ancestral approach toward healing. Within six months, her health took a 180-degree… The post Episode 46: When Your Philosophy Goes Against The Entire Industry, with What Cait Ate appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Corey is the founder, owner, and one-woman show behind Na Wahine Lole, a completely handmade Hawaiian swimwear line. Corey founded her company after battling body dysmorphia throughout her entire life, hoping to create apparel that made women feel good when they might otherwise feel vulnerable. Corey battled anxiety, self-judgement, and shopping addiction throughout most fo… The post Episode 45: How to balance work and anxiety, with Corey of Na Wahine Lole appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Candace Moore is a yoga teacher, YouTuber, author, and female boss leading people to live a well-balanced life. After a battle with Lyme disease left her bedridden, Candace made the deciding realization that she wasted much of her life worrying about things that didn’t matter. She promised herself that if she got out of that… The post Episode 44: Why No Business Struggle is Ever Worth Your Health, with Yoga By Candace appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Andia Winslow is an athlete, activist, and artist, with her workouts and words of inspiration featured across Forbes, CNN, The New York Times, and Bloomberg. In high school, Andia was one of the top-ranked junior golfers in the world, becoming the fourth African American woman to compete in the LPGA post-graduation. After retiring from golf,… The post Episode 43: How a Former Pro Golfer and Olympic Developmental Athlete Lands in Hollywood, with Andia Winslow appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Elise Crawford Gallagher is the CEO & founder of Ringlet Studio, a DC-based marketing and branding agency—one that is 100% female owned and employed. Elise launched Ringlet straight out of grad school, and has served DC-local and national brands including Girls Night In, Outdoor Voices, Colada Shop, and Varnish Lane. Elise has personally and professionally made a point to empower… The post Episode 42: How to launch a marketing agency for small businesses, with Elise Crawford Gallagher appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Danielle Pascente is a personal trainer, wellness personality, and founder of The Kickass Training Guides. A well-rounded athlete her whole life, Danielle became a personal trainer straight out of college, coaching celebrities, CEOs, and the regular weekend warrior. Early on in her career, Danielle moved to LA and worked odd jobs, even if it was… The post Episode 41: Why I walked away from the fitness modeling industry with Danielle Pascente appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Hannah Rad is a content producer and on-air talent across TV, radio, and other mediums. She is the music and lifestyle host of the ESPN X Games and previously hosted shows and events for REVOLT, MTV, Red Bull, SiriusXM radio, and the Electronic Music Awards. Hannah grew up incredibly independent and with a no-one-can-do-it-better-than-me mindset. She tells… The post Episode 40: Complacent is the one thing you should never be, with Hannah Rad appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Amanda Schneider is a financial advisor who launched her career working in commercial insurance before moving into the investments arena. Today, she is Series 7 and Series 66 licensed and holds three different insurance licenses. Amanda is here to show female entrepreneurs that financial planning, while it sounds intimidating, is nothing more than goal setting—something we all can… The post Episode 39: How to Start Thinking About Investing and Saving for Retirement as a Business Owner appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Venus Lau is the founder of Strength + Flow, an online flow workout program that connects the mind to body with intentional movement. She has a whole host of certifications, spanning across personal training, yoga, functional movements, TRX, and kettlebells. She’s also been featured in Oxygen Magazine, PopSugar Fitness, and Bravo TV. While she’s coached… The post Episode 38: Creating an Online Program For a New Kind of Exercise, with VenusFit appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

This is another solo episode for Tara and Kara, where they unpack trying to maintain a balance between work and life. Both girls recently returned from travel (Tara getting off her return flight from Mexico just 15 hours before they recorded) and have different opinions on how to disconnect. While Tara loves the fact that… The post Episode 37: How Kara & Tara Try (and Sometimes Fail) to Maintain Work-Life Balance appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Cassy Joy Garcia, known as Fed + Fit, is a two-timed published author, podcast host, wife, mama, and eternal optimist. Her journey toward sustainable health started with a transformation when she took herself on as her first client and lost ten dress sizes. Since then, she launched Fed + Fit, a multi-pronged platform offering practical… The post Episode 36: Never Sacrifice Your Audience’s Trust to Make a Buck, with Cassy Joy Garcia appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Danika is a singer, songwriter, and relentless optimist who believes in manifesting the life you want to live. Coming from a small town, she grew up singing with her mother and performing for her local community. After taking the leap of faith  to move to Nashville post-graduation, she raised $17,000 on kickstarter to release her… The post Episode 35: How to Survive as a Singer-Songwriter in Nashville with Danika Portz appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

No guest this week! Tara and Kara do a solo episode to explain how they started their businesses, how they landed their first clients, and all the struggles of the early stages of working for themselves. They talk about severely undercharging to build up a book of business, bartering their services, and even selling belongings… The post Episode 34: How Kara and Tara Started Their Businesses appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Tara Newman is an empathetic and optimistic leader of leaders. Utilizing her degree in organizational psychology, she helps clients navigate owning and operating a business. Coming back from the lowest of lows, Tara and her husband were once $100K in dept, forced to declare bankruptcy for their former manufacturing business. Over the past four years,… The post Episode 33: Coming Back From $100k in Debt to Launching Your Next Business with Tara Newman appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Kady Lafferty, known to many of you as Big Booty Yoga, is showing women that anyone—regardless of background, experience, or body type—can practice yoga. She leads themed classes that sellout to hundreds of people in the Denver area, taught at Red Rocks, and will lead a yoga practice at Wanderlust. There’s something about Kady that… The post Episode 32: How to Stop Listening to the Bullshit Stories We Tell Ourselves with Big Booty Yoga appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Lina Salazar is the founder of Live Well and the Food Sanity program, coaching women and corporations to lead a life lead by happiness, meditation, and self-awareness. After getting her law degree, earning her MPA from Columbia University, and building a promising career in international development, Lina left it all behind to become a certified health coach. Today, Lina… The post Episode 31: When Life’s Greatest Challenges Become the Inspiration for Your Business, with Lina Salazar appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Publicist Cher Hale gives your business the spotlight it needs to reach your target audience. She is a social and spiritual person who loves connecting people and seeking out knowledge. After stumbling upon the PR world after taking the wrong AP class in high school, Cher found a love for pitching. She sought out a… The post Episode 30: How to Articulate the “Why” Behind Your Business with Cher Hale appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Dawnelle is the founder of AgeDEFY, an online program reintroducing movement to those living with pain and stiffness. Catered to those in the 40+ age bracket, AgeDEFY implements movement therapy for those who think movement is in their past. Dawnelle is no newcomer to the entrepreneur scene, after launching Denver’s first cycle + yoga studio,… The post Episode 29: How to Be Resilient and Get Yourself Off the Floor with Dawnelle Arthur appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Cydney Sutton is the owner of Punch! a womens boutique operating out of Federal Hill in Baltimore and Logan Circle in Washington, DC. She opened her first boutique, The Velvet Frog, in Texas before she made the East Coast her home. Cydney always knew she wanted to own her own store, getting her degree in fashion merchandising then… The post Episode 28: How to Launch Your Second Location in an Expensive, Competitive Market with Cyd of Punch! appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Stacey Lei Krauss is the president and founder of the willPower Method, a sculpting bootcamp class done entirely barefoot. Stacey began her unique, no-shoes, no-equipment workout at Equinox in New York City, when she accidentally forgot to pack shoes for class. When she decided to coach barefoot her students kicked theirs off as well, beginning… The post Episode 27: How to Transform a Fitness class Into a Global Program with Stacey of The willPower Method appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Jaclyn is the co-founder and CEO of Pepper, a bra company supporting (pun intended) the itty bitty titty committee, of which Tara & Kara are proud members. When Jaclyn and co-founder Lia originally got the idea for a bra line solely dedicated to small-chested women, they weren’t sure if it the idea would take off,… The post Episode 26: How to Launch a Bra Line Specifically for A-Cups with Jaclyn of Pepper appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Jacki Carr is a connector, speaker, goal setter, and relentless optimist who makes a living helping individuals, groups, and companies set and reach their goals. Jacki is the co-founder of Rock Your Bliss, a yoga and goal setting company that leads retreats, workshops, and trainings; founder of Lightyear Leadership, which guides corporations to set goals… The post Episode 25: How to Set Goals that Align With Your Vision with Jacki Carr appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Kiersten Rich, known to you as the Blonde Abroad, is a professional traveler and blogger who monetized a life the rest of us only dream about. After growing up in a blue collar town (and with a very corporate mindset), Kiersten never traveled until after she graduated college. That all changed when she got laid… The post Episode 24: Making a Living as a Professional Traveler, with Kiersten of The Blonde Abroad appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Ahyiana Angel is a podcaster, two-time published author, speaker, and freelancer. Her podcast, Switch, Pivot, or Quit—ranked as a must-listen by GirlBoss—parallels her own life story where she quit her coveted day-job in PR, pivoted directions, and switched to a path of her own making. Today, Forbes, Create Cultivate, and GirlBoss ranked her podcast as a… The post Episode 23: Be bold. Encourage others. And find your happy – With Ahyiana Angel appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Danielle Wiley is the founder and CEO of Sway Group, a multi-million dollar marketing agency centered on influencer generated content. A blogger since 2002 and an executive at Edelman in Chicago (one of the largest PR firms in the world), Danielle recognized the high-level engagement involved with bloggers. After launching Sway group in 2011, the… The post Episode 22: Building a Multi-Million Dollar Marketing Agency From Scratch, with Danielle Wiley of Sway Group appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Chinae Alexander is a female entrepreneur, feminist, and community builder dedicated to providing honest content which inspires confidence and self-care. Chinae is extremely open with her life online and in-person, saying she prefers to sacrifice her own discomfort for the sake of offering a voice and community to those who have none. After going to… The post Episode 21: Transforming a Personal Brand into a Premium Offering with Chinae Alexander appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

It’s our 20th episode of the A-Cup Podcast! Just as Kara interviewed Tara for the tenth episode, ten episodes later the roles are reversed as Tara interviews Kara. Kara is a copywriter, food photographer, and automation expert working behind the scenes for influencers and small business owners. Kara writes web copy that blends the business… The post Episode 20: Tara Interviews Kara appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Meg Doll is a registered holistic nutritionist, eating disorder survivor, public speaker, and self-love expert. After battling anorexia at ten years old and again in high school, Meg chose to study nutrition, focusing on the gut-brain connection on a way to help clients seek complete nourishment. In undergrad, Meg started her original blog, A Dash of… The post Episode 19: Following your Intuition (No Matter What), with Meg the RHN appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Rayme Rosello is the owner and founder of Comida, a Denver-based taco truck turned brick and mortar. Combining Rayme’s favorite food (tacos) with her Alabama roots, Comida serves Mexican soul food made from the highest-quality ingredients. Rayme began her career in New York City, waiting tables while trying to make a go of her acting… The post Episode 18: How to keep thriving when you go down $1M in sales, with Rayme of Comida appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Talia Koren is the founder and owner of Workweek Lunch, a subscription service teaching working professionals how to meal prep for just $7.99 a month. With over 40,000 monthly readers and 150,000 followers, Talia helps busy people save money, eat healthy, and place their health as a priority. A former staff writer, Talia gave herself… The post Episode 17: Building a Profitable Business with a $7.99 Offering with Talia of Workweek Lunch appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Natalie Uhling is a fitness model and influencer, training women through her signature class, NUFit. NUFit combines HIIT training, spot toning, and choreography; focused on building up your confidence as much as as your muscles or heart rate. A lifetime lover of movement, Natalie coached classes before and after work, enrolled in a six-month training… The post Episode 16: Hiding Your Real Life from Instagram with Natalie Uhling appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Ashlee Hightower is the owner and founder of Contract for Creatives, a legal services company dedicated to creative entrepreneurs. After passing the bar exam and working as a practicing attorney, Ashlee transitioned to working as a legal editor. There she started her side hustle, a travel and style blog called the Cobalt Chronicles. Today, Ashlee… The post Episode 15: How to Get Legally Legit with Ashlee of Contracts for Creatives appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Alexa Schirm is the founder of Simple Roots Wellness, a platform offering an unconventional approach to nutrition, mindset, and hormonal health. With three online programs, one physical product, and a top-ranked podcast on iTunes, Simple Roots Wellness has multiple revenue streams. She also has three little girls (and sometimes her nieces and nephews!) and husband… The post Episode 14: You Can’t Sell Something That Isn’t You, With Alexa Schirm appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Kiona is the founder of How to Not Travel Like a Basic Bitch, an online travel blog turned community-sourced, social justice platform. After the encouragement from friends and family (and a whole bottle of wine) to publish an online travel resource, Kiona’s following exponentially grew to 70,000 visitors by year one. Today, Kiona consults ambassadors, city planners,… The post Episode 13: Dealing with online backlash, with Kiona of How to Not Travel Like a Basic Bitch appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

You know Juli Bauer Roth as PaleOMG, a paleo-recipe site evolved into lifestyle blog. After graduating with a degree in exercise science and nutrition, she hustled at five different CrossFit gyms working for $17k a year, slowly building up her website. Years later, she’s the author of three cookbooks, a New York Times best-selling author,… The post Episode 12: How to evolve your business in 2018 with Juli Bauer of PaleOMG appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Senita Athletics launched in 2015 by two sisters, teammates, and friends, Jenna Transtrum and Maddie Carr. As former soccer players and D1 track athletes, they were determined to get back in shape. Describing themselves as, “humble girls who shop at Target and TJ Maxx,” they were disappointed by the prices offered to them. With no… The post Episode 11: Launching your business with your sister, with Maddie and Jenna of Senita Athletics appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

It’s our tenth episode! Rarely do we talk about ourselves, but we wanted to take this week to introduce at least ONE of our hosts. A former D1 track athlete, Tara Laferrara is a personal trainer, yoga teacher, and is mobility and durability certified. Today, her business encompasses six different revenue streams. She is the… The post Episode 10: Kara interviews Tara appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Sophie Stich is the owner behind StichYourSolutions and Toastworthy, two DC-based businesses in the hospitality industry. Toastworthy is a pop-up bar operating out of a vintage airstream, serving as the perfect backdrop to weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and other events. Sophie launched her business with no co-founder, investor money, or anyone to tow her 3,000 lb… The post Episode #9: When you go $30k over budget pre-launch with Sophie Stich appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Emily Hines is the CFO and co-founder of Sweat Cosmetics, a makeup line designed by active women, for active women. A former D1 soccer player, Emily Hines and college teammate (now co-founder!) Taryn Hemmings once caked on foundation for soccer games, causing breakouts and clogged pores. They joked that they would start a makeup line exclusively for athletes,… The post Episode 8: How does an accountant launch a makeup line? With Emily Hines of Sweat Cosmetics appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Julia Morgan is the owner and founder of j.mo studio, a lifestyle photography studio in Denver, Colorado. Six years into business, Julia narrowed her focus to boudoir and fitness photography, making women feel comfortable, proud, and beautiful in each shot. A self-proclaimed people pleaser, Julia tells us the self-debates she went through when scaling her… The post Episode 7: “No, this is not just a hobby,” with Julia Morgan appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Ashlynn Haynes is the co-founder and co-owner of http://www.hellopaperlaundry.com/Paper Laundry, a creative strategy and branding studio in Denver, Colorado. Ashlynn and business partner Cara bring clean design and engaging copy to clients ranging from restaurants, music festivals, and wellness entrepreneurs—like Tara! If you saw the killer design (that totally matches Tara’s personality) on TaraLaferrara.com, you… The post Episode 6: How to Run a Transparent Business with Ashlynn Haynes of Paper Laundry appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Doctor Jen Esquer is the owner of founder of DocJenFit, a platform giving individuals the tools to stay mobile and find the root cause of injury. While in grad school for physical therapy, Jen launched an Instagram account that grew to a six-digit following before graduation. A former athlete and coach in gymnastics and track and field,… The post Episode 5: Making Educational Videos Go Viral with DocJenFit appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Kelly and Andra are the founders and owners of With Grace and Gold, a branding and web design one-stop-shop for creative women. The two met at a coffee shop when Kelly said to Andra, “I’m new in town! Will you be my friend?” Just a couple months following their first encounter, they launched their business. Their… The post Episode 4: The Trust it Takes to Start a Business Partnership, with With Grace and Gold appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Alex Perrin is the co-founder and CEO of Cut Seven, a sports conditioning studio in Washington, DC. Alex opened the doors to Cut Seven in early 2017, and it has quickly become known as one of the toughest workouts in the city. Alex is trying to strip the fitness industry of its “clicky” vibe and… The post Episode 3: All the Hurdles of Launching Your First Space, with Alex Perrin appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.

Jillian Keaveny is a serial wellness entrepreneur, running the gamut between events, production, brick and mortar, and personal branding. She holds a stake in Compass Fitness, Denver Fit Fest, and Beach Movement Balance, all based in Denver, Colorado. Originally from Colorado Springs, Jillian got her start in the fitness industry at lululemon. After becoming a… The post Episode 2: Developing multiple revenue streams and your own brand with Jillian Keaveny appeared first on A-Cup Podcast.