Entrepreneurial Voice

Even the most confident of us get shaken up and lose our mojo at various times in our life, and quite often, it can have devastating effects from which we never fully recover.  It was during one of those times that Toni Purry had an aha moment, and from one random encounter of watching Mohammed Ali, “My Hype Book” was born. Find out what it took to reclaim her power and how you can do it too when you tune into my radio show, “Entrepreneurial Voice” with Jan McCarthy that airs as a podcast.

Liz followed the playbook everyone (including herself) thought she should follow, but in the end, she realized that the only playbook she should follow was the one she wrote herself.  Tune into her story on my radio show, “Entrepreneurial Voice” with Jan McCarthy that airs as a podcast to hear the mistakes she made and the courage she summoned to find her way “back to her roots”.

Nada Jones established herself as a trailblazer that captured the pulse of female entrepreneurs when she launched her best selling book “16 Weeks To Your Dream Business,” followed by her LTD conference that brought more than 500 women to gather under one roof to learn from the best, brightest, and most innovative on how to run and operate their small businesses. Not one to rest on her laurels, she has pivoted and strategized and continued to address what women entrepreneurs need, especially the Gen X er’s and Baby Boomers. Tune into my radio show, “Entrepreneurial Voice” with Jan McCarthy that airs as a podcast to hear what she is up to now.

Sarah Magidoff of Made By Canopy seemed to well, have it made. But behind the screen of a well-placed smile and can do attitude, she was suffering from extreme unhappiness and crying when no one was looking. How she found her way back to what really lit her up is a fascinating story that can be heard on my radio show,  “Entrepreneurial Voice” with Jan McCarthy that airs as a podcast.

Having slashes to your name may seem like a conquest, but it can also ruin your health., stifle your creativity, and keep you from moving forward. Tune into my radio “show, “Entrepreneurial Voce” with Jan McCarthy that airs as a podcast to hear Traci describe how she is slowly quitting the rat race and bringing together all the things she loves under one roof.

If you have ever wondered what goes into launching a fashion brand, this is the story you need to hear. Colleen takes us step by step on how she approaches design, and what she has learned along the way in my radio show “Entrepreneurial Voice” with Jan McCarthy that airs as a podcast.

The tables are turned on me, Jan McCarthy, host of the radio show, “Entrepreneurial Voice” with Jan McCarthy that airs as a podcast when my producer Russ Riba interviews me about my life as an entrepreneur!

She always thought she would find a career pursuing something as an artist, but in the meantime, she wrote songs and sang in the local coffee houses. That is, until she met this guy and her life took an unexpected turn.  Join me in conversation with Kate Voegele, singer, songwriter, artist, and actress of the former TV show  “One Tree Hill” as she speaks candidly on my radio show, “Entrepreneurial Voice” with Jan McCarthy that airs as a podcast.

It was a need to perform well and get closer with his Dad that led Dr Rick Morris down the entrepreneurial path, but what he learned along the way is what is driving him now. Tune into my radio show “Entrepreneurial Voice” with Jan McCarthy that airs as a podcast to hear more.

In a day when digital consumes our lives, it’s mesmerizing to walk into a store that promotes analog, in all its raw and basic form.  That’s how I felt when I visited Baum – kuchen. I completely lost myself in the possibilities and knew I had to meet the owner who inspired such an amazing adventure in retail shopping. Now you can explore this wonderful business when you listen to my radio show, “Entrepreneurial Voice” with Jan McCarthy that airs as a podcast.  

As a busy radio personality and career driven individual, Russ Riba always made it clear that he was never going to get married and never going to have kids ….. until he did. In a role he never expected, he did marry, he did have kids, and even more of a surprise, became a stay at home dad who did his work at home while raising his two boys! Wonder what that looks like?  Tune into my radio show, “Entrepreneurial Voice” that airs as a podcast to hear Russ describe how he was able to successfully build a career and handle the role reversal like a “dad.”

If you love what you do, you will never have to work a day in your life is the philosophy Eric Martin of Lost Winds, (a free dive and spear fishing shop) subscribes to and it shows in the passion and dedication to his business.  Tune into my radio show, “Entrepreneurial Voice” with Jan McCarthy that airs as a podcast to hear what it takes to create a business you love.

How do you design a collection that is tech forward, functional, sustainable and ethically made? These core values are behind every piece designed in the Venia Collection and during my interview with Christine Ko , social entrepreneur, CEO, and co-founder of the CLEEN market on my radio show, “Entrepreneurial Voice” with Jan McCarthy that airs as a podcast, she talks about why this is so important. You can tune in here.

It takes a lot to launch a winery and build a wine empire. There is a lot of red tape and factors outside of your control to consider, but that didn’t deter Jason Martin when he launched LA Wine Project. His why was way more important than the struggles he would face. Tune into my radio show, “Entrepreneurial Voice” with Jan McCarthy that airs as a podcast to hear the inside scoop on urban wine making, specifically Rose’,

Want your kid to eat squid and love it? Roll his own sushi and order his dinner in Spanish? Love history and teach you about a foreign country like a local? Eagerly shoo you out the door so she can spend time learning? Then meet Rebecca, who co-founded World City Center and then launched Family Go Global on her own to do learning and family vacations different. Listen in as she shares her philosophy on my radio show “Entrepreneurial Voice” with Jan McCarthy that airs as a podcast here!

She has an infectious smile and a taste for beautiful things, especially those that are handcrafted by female artisans. Pair that with a mother that is also smart and world savvy and you get a beautiful interior lifestyle boutique named Marikoko, after daughter Mariko and Koko, the mother. Tune into my radio show “Entrepreneurial Voice” with Jan McCarthy that airs as a podcast to hear their story.

Some people dream and Juan Pablo Torre was one of them. He dreamed he would build a gathering place for friends, family and guests. He found a dilapidated brothel built in 1922 in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, and when he went to build his dream, everyone said, “It wont’ work, your concepts are crazy.” Tune into my radio show, “Entrepreneurial Voice” with Jan McCarthy that airs as a podcast to hear just how crazy Juan of Tuck Hotel is.

The word is changing faster than we can turn around but my chat with Marrin Costello brings us up to date as she shares what it means to be as a jewelry designer, lifestyle entrepreneur and influencer on my radio show, “Entrepreneurial Voice” with Jan McCarthy that airs as a podcast. Tune in now!

This isn’t your ordinary girl loves yoga and launches a yoga practice story. It isn’t even a girl is sick and finds salvation in yoga, although she did. This is a story of determination and grit, struggle and triumph. Tune into my radio show “Entrepreneurial Voice” with Jan McCarthy that airs as a podcast to hear the real story behind the girl, Jenna Taylor of YogiNest.

Probably no one was more surprised than Claire to discover she was “one of those” that had the ability to engage with both sides of her brain. Not one to waste her gifts, she fills her life with her own creative pursuits while running a business that financially empowers other creative entrepreneurs. In an easy-going style, Claire Van Holland shares her life behind the scenes in my radio show, “Entrepreneurial Voice” with Jan McCarthy.

My eyes are looking over there is what she told her boss the day she quit her job.  It wasn’t an easy decision to make, but Monica was as ready as she would ever be. Tune into my radio show “Entrepreneurial Voice” with Jan McCarthy that airs as a podcast to hear what her eyes saw and her heart knew.

Heidi Merrick launched her brand with four statement pieces, styled photos and a shiny new website but shortly thereafter, she sold $30,000 in less than three hours.  Say whaaaaaaat?!!!!!  Find out the secrets to Heidi Merrick’s successful fashion line along with a bit of other valuable information about love and life, (Bonus!) when you tune into my radio show “Entrepreneurial Voice “ with Jan McCarthy that airs as a podcast.

How do you know when the right time is the right time? Valerie had to make that decision when she launched her branding and marketing business but boy is she glad she did! Today she meets with clients at her favorite dream location or finds joy in helping other local burned out entrepreneurs find the right time too! In our conversation on my radio show “Entrepreneurial Voice” with Jan McCarthy that airs as a podcast, Valerie shares her insights on what it takes to transition from where you are now to where you want to be. Tune in here!

She has a British accent that you could listen to for hours, but more than that, she dishes out some sound advice about what it takes to launch and run an edgy, avant garde fashion brand when you are the face behind the brand. Tune into my radio show “Entrepreneurial Voice” with Jan McCarthy that airs as a podcast and soak up all the advice this fashion designer + has to offer.

In the end, we all want to discover our true calling and hope it will bring happiness and fulfillment. This is that story. And although the road to happiness wasn’t strewn with rocks and broken glass, there were a few pebbles along the way. Ricki Booker shares the decisions, jobs and other pursuits that helped her to develop a comprehensive skill set that married nicely with her passions, and in the end, allowed her to follow her natural career path and find true business happiness. Tune into my radio show “Entrepreneurial Voice” with Jan McCarthy that airs as a podcast to learn more about Ricki Booker’s journey,

When Debra first tasted freedom, she was hooked for life. But with two daughters who disapproved, she didn’t know what to do. Finally she listened to the voice inside her, but was it enough to make her daughters come on board? Tune into my radio show “Entrepreneurial Voice” with Jan McCarthy that airs as a podcast and find out if she got the okay she needed.

At 19, she had her first avant garde, safari inspired collection ready to show and one week before the debut, the venue cancelled. What Michelle Aquino of mdotdesigns.com did next will inspire even the most timid, but you will have to tune into my radio show “Entrepreneurial Voice” with Jan McCarthy that airs as a podcast to find out.

Question: How do you make magic? Answer: You put a couple of mad scientists together. In this case, it is the dynamic wife wife team, Lisa and Brynn  of Londubh Studio who not only found love when they started working together, but found the creative spark that made magic happen every time they collaborated on a project.  Tune into the radio show “Entrepreneurial Voice” with Jan McCarthy that airs as a podcast to discover the secrets that help this fearless team design some of the most extraordinary art I’ve ever seen.

Cyndi doesn’t know how to say no, or maybe she knows how to say yes to creating businesses that fit her lifestyle and brand.  She embodies the word MULTIPRENEUR and at one time, she was the owner of four very successful businesses that varied in their offerings and demands. She has since whittled her business roster down to two thriving businesses but has learned a lot along the way. Join me on my radio show “Entrepreneurial Voice” with Jan McCarthy that airs as a podcast to glean a few pointers on what it means to create, buy, sell, and grow a business or two, or three or four while raising a family and finding time for yourself. 

It took a lot of gumption, creativity and a certain moxie to get the famed Andy Warhol to pose for a photography session in 1982 with just a budding student from NYU, but then, that's the kind of creative entrepreneur Karen Bystedt is, living by her own rules and creating art from a multitude of mediums. Her story is fascinating and rich with art, photography, books, famous people, and her newest projects including the KingKollection featuring Andy like you've never seen him before and The Gold Queen series using her own naked body as a canvas for one of the pieces in the collection. How she taps into all this creative energy and comes up with successful art installations and projects is discussed in my latest radio show "Entrepreneurial Voice" with Jan McCarthy that airs as a podcast. Tune in now! 

The advice “Keep shooting “ is what played in his head over and over as he pursued his dream, and eventually he reached a pinnacle of success only a few are able to obtain.  Tune into the radio show “Entrepreneurial Voice” with Jan McCarthy that airs as a podcast, to hear the story behind famed photographer “Gregory Keith” and the steps that led to his success. 

 “When all is said and done, she hopes to say she lived a big life with tremendous gumption and, of course, pluck!” These are the words Tami Spenst lives by, but in her case, she doesn’t have to wait until all is said and done. Tami’s three businesses already have her living a BIG life and while they may all be eclectic, (Actor, Interior & Event designer and co-owner of The Wheelhouse (a coffee shop and bike shop) they share a common thru line of creative experiences and storytelling. Tune into the radio show “Entrepreneurial Voice” with Jan McCarthy that airs as a podcast to hear the secrets and philosophy that has helped Tami find success and happiness in her all her entrepreneurial pursuits!

Business school says launch a business by solving a problem or filling a need. TRUE. But after years in a corporate setting, the main need that Desha Peacock wanted to fill was personal fulfillment in her work. Did that count? Could she find her North Star? Would others want to be a part of her journey? Tune into the radio show “Entrepreneurial Voice” with Jan McCarthy that airs as a podcast to hear Desha share how she found her sweet spot and is helping others to find theirs.  

Every little girl dreams, but not many dream as big as Tarina Tarantino. She grew up to buy a princess (building) in historic downtown LA, and aptly named it the Sparkle Factory. It is here that she designs and creates the iconic Tarina Tarantino brand of jewelry, accessories, and cosmetic line that is known around the world. Wonder how to make your dreams come true. Tune into the radio show “Entrepreneurial Voice” with Jan McCarthy that airs as a podcast to hear this fairytale story and get swept up in the stuff dreams are made of.

Can a movie change your life? It did for Amira Rahim. She remembers the moment distinctively, when like a thunderbolt out of the sky, she heard one line that called her out, shook her up and propelled her to change course. Maybe it will speak to you too. If you have ever wondered if you are on the right path, tune in to hear Amira as she shares her story about her entrepreneurial life and the aha moment that took her there. Airing now on the radio show that airs as a podcast, Entrepreneurial Voice with Jan McCarthy.  

She melts frozen women for a living. No, this isn’t some Las Vegas Show on the strip, but it feels like magic when Janelle does what she does best.

Friends and family often mean well, and sometimes they are spot on with practical sound advice. But Tracy Hiner had a rebellious streak and she knew she was right. Or was she? Tune in to the radio show “Entrepreneurial Voice” with Jan McCarthy that airs as a podcast to find out what Tracy discovered on her journey to entrepreneurship and if her friends and family knew what’s best!

Leaving “adulthood” (financial security, a good job, a safe place to call home) to follow your dream can be frightening enough, but when you are trying to break into the hardest business out there, it can be downright irresponsible and most likely impossible. Tune into the radio show podcast “Entrepreneurial Voice” with Jan McCarthy to hear Tracy as she shares the tactics and savvy branding philosophy she used to garner over 3.6 million listens on Spotify and a spot opening for Mr Little Jeans in her first year in the music industry.

Never pay rent for an office again!! Want to know how? Tune in to to hear Avital of Avital Tours share how she skips the whole office scene and runs her business from her phone. She also reveals the secret interviewing techniques she uses to attract top talent to guide her neighborhood tours with local restaurants and bars.  Hint: It involves a refrigerator. Really.

Jen and Annie broke all the business rules when they partnered together and launched Tribe of Dreamers without a business plan, operating agreement, or long term relationship that meant they understood each strengths and weaknesses.  How do they make it work and what brought them together? Tune in for all the details behind their brand.

Jesse Genet took on a solid industry stuck in the dark ages, and in the process, built a better company that puts a modern spin on all your packaging tools. Wonder how she did it? I did too, so I scored a rockin interview where she discloses all the back secrets!

An Economics degree may have been a safe choice for a major, but there is nothing safe about Blair Townsend. Although she would go on to graduate from Princeton with a degree in that field of study, it was her minor in art that truly captured her heart and led her on a sojourn to Haiti to take over and renovate a major hotel. On the "Entrepreneurial Voice" Radio Show Podcast with Jan McCarthy, Blair brings a spotlight to the many forms of art and the choices and experiences that would define her future.  

Many people think the only way to start a business is to have big funding behind you, but Tracy proves that theory is wrong. Listen to her story of how she turned her talent to make order out of chaos with zero capitol into a booming business.

This week on the Radio Show Podcast "Entrepreneurial Voice" with Jan McCarthy,the conversation with entrepreneur Kerstin Kuhn, an international food writer and founder of Little Foodie Club, goes deep about embarking on her entrepreneurial path, an adventure that would test her patience, bank account, and passion. She shares the challenges she continues to face and how she is overcoming them, the mantra that keeps her in the game, and the passion behind the brand. Oh, and the real secrets behind getting your kid to eat broccoli, spinach and corn!

Learn insider secrets on how Angelo went from a struggling actor and coffee barista to creating a mega empire of everything design.