Girlfriends & Business

Brit is joined by brand expert, educator, podcaster, and author Julie Solomon. She's the ultimate powerhouse woman who recently published her first book called Get What You Want: How to Go From Unseen to Unstoppable. Julie was one of the first influencers to use her PR background to monetize her social media and pitch herself to major brands. We talk about how she's learned to hone in on her bold decision making skills and break out of the ‘stuck' mentality. We discuss how to be vulnerable online while still respecting your own boundaries, and the importance of finding a medium that makes you feel safe and heard. Julie also pulls back the curtain on the writing process for her book and shares what she hopes readers will get out of it.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How Julie went from managing herself to consulting for other people, and eventually creating the personal branding playbook  How to be more solutions-focused  A time in Julie's life when her relentlessness and limiting beliefs about money was her downfall  How to take your expertise and disrupt an industry  What to expect from her book    RESOURCES Text GIRLFRIENDS to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show! CONNECT WITH JULIEFollow Julie: @julssolomon Get your copy of her new book: Get What You Want: How to Go From Unseen to Unstoppable Listen to The Influencer Podcast  CONNECT WITH BRIT Follow Brit: @britdrisc Follow her business, Squeeze: @squeeze  CONNECT WITH LORI Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow her business, Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Follow her podcast, Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Listen to Earn Your Happy:  CONNECT WITH ALLI Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow her business, Becket & Quill: @becketandquill Follow her business, Squeeze: @squeeze    ABOUT JULIE For more than fifteen years, Julie Solomon has been empowering lives—including her own. The host of The Influencer Podcast, Julie, has launched several successful online programs and masterminds, including Pitch It Perfect, The Influencer Academy, and SHINE Mastermind. She helps women turn messages into movements and empowers entrepreneurs to grow their influence and impact through her work. Julie was recently named one of the Top 100 leaders in influencer marketing. In her weekly chart-topping podcast, The Influencer Podcast, she offers up real-time coaching, straight talk, and conversations about business growth and personal development to her millions of listeners worldwide. From her start as a publicist representing some of the top music acts and thought leaders of our generation, Julie has grown to teach tens of thousands of students worldwide. Her work is featured in outlets including FORBES, Entrepreneur, Business Weekly, SUCCESS, and People Magazine. Julie currently lives in Nashville with her husband, award-winning actor and activist Johnathon Schaech, two children, Camden and Lily Jo, and their sassy pomeranian Foxy.

Co-founder of The Little Market, Hannah Skvarla, shares her journey of starting a non-profit rooted in fair trade with her friend, Lauren Conrad. The Little Market is a nonprofit fair trade shop featuring ethically sourced products that are handmade by artisans around the world. Lori and Hannah discuss everything from communicating expectations with business partners to the power of in-person events and even how motherhood has impacted her approach to entrepreneurship. Hannah shares how she has navigated the ever-changing e-commerce industry and overcome major challenges, including the recent supply chain issues that the pandemic has brought on. Listen in to hear more of Lori and Hannah's conversation about staying focused, intentional and proactive in business.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How she and her co-founder Lauren Conrad launched The Little Market  Overcoming challenges that she has faced in the non-profit, human rights, and retail spaces  The best ways to support The Little Market  How she's seen The Little Market impact its artisans' lives  Her top advice for people who want to start a business  Getting specific with your network  Rethinking what balance looks like for entrepreneurs  RESOURCES Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab Text GIRLFRIENDS to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!   CONNECT WITH HANNAH The Little Market: thelittlemarket.com Follow The Little Market: @thelittlemarket  Follow Hannah: @hannahskvarla     CONNECT WITH BRIT Instagram: @britdrisc Squeeze: @squeeze    CONNECT WITH LORI Instagram: @loriharder Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Listen to Earn Your Happy   CONNECT WITH ALLI Instagram: @alliwebb Becket & Quill: @becketandquill Squeeze: @squeeze    GUEST BIO Hannah Skvarla is the co-founder of The Little Market, a nonprofit fair trade shop featuring ethically sourced products that are handmade by artisans around the world. She has traveled extensively to see and experience the impact of top human rights nonprofit organizations. These trips inspired her to dedicate her life to helping women break the cycle of poverty so they can create a better future for themselves and their families.   Hannah has visited projects sponsored by Landmine Survivors Network in Vietnam and Cambodia, American Jewish World Services (AJWS) in El Salvador, and CARE in Uganda. She has traveled with Human Rights Watch to Burma, Congo, Colombia, Thailand, and Turkey. To meet with artisans and source handcrafted goods for The Little Market, she has traveled to Bolivia, India, Guatemala, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Peru, and Thailand.   She has been featured in MyDomaine, Amy Poehler's Smart Girls, People, The Chalkboard Mag, The Good Trade, Parents, and POPSUGAR. Hannah was honored to be named Chapman University's first recipient of the Albert Schweitzer Institute Rising Star Award in recognition of the work of The Little Market.   Hannah is committed to empowering women and advocating for human rights. She is proud to bring together gifted artisans with customers who value their talents, changing the lives of families with fair wages, safe workplaces, and a commitment to family well-being.

Today, Brit is joined by Digital Product Manager at Citi, Zoia Kozakov! Zoia's path hasn't exactly been linear, but the common thread through it all is that she starts every new endeavor by setting goals and asking herself what she wants to learn from each experience. Zoia and Brit discuss how her military experience has influenced her varied career, her top tips for setting yourself up for financial freedom, and how she navigates being a woman in a male-dominated industry. Tune in to hear more of their conversation about lighting your own path to success.  IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The importance of taking every opportunity to learn from and to grow from How Zoia transitioned out of the fashion industry  Taking true project ownership within corporations  The decision to create her will before the age of 30  Zoia's advice for getting a handle on your finances  The best financial apps for budgeting and investing   RESOURCES Text GIRLFRIENDS to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!   CONNECT WITH ZOIAWebsite: zoia-kozakov.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakovInstagram: instagram.com/zoia.kozakov Kozakov Foundation: kozakov.coListen to WIN/WIN: Women in Innovation podcast CONNECT WITH BRIT Instagram: @britdrisc Squeeze: @squeeze  CONNECT WITH LORI Instagram: @loriharder Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Listen to Earn Your Happy:  CONNECT WITH ALLI Instagram: @alliwebb Becket & Quill: @becketandquill Squeeze: @squeeze  GUEST BIO In her day job, Zoia Kozakov is a Vice President, Digital Product Manager at Citi, working on building out digital payment platforms and apps with (and for) other major companies, such as Google. Zoia is responsible for both the vision and the strategy behind her digital products, as well as the day-to-day execution, developing new offerings with a team of designers, engineers, marketers, and other business partners. By night, Zoia focuses on disseminating and sharing her knowledge in a variety of capacities: as a lead instructor at Brainstation (a digital education company), as a founder of her own nonprofit, Kozakov Foundation, and as an advisor to other start-ups and nonprofits. She is also Global Product Lead at the 501c3 nonprofit WIN: Women in Innovation, where she hosts the WIN/WIN: Women in Innovation podcast (30,000+ downloads in 30+ countries). The podcast features senior-level women innovators from companies such as PepsiCo, Oracle, EY, Pantone, Omnicom, IDEO, and others. Prior to working at Citi, Zoia spent several years overseeing digital advertising campaigns for companies like Richemont (Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, IWC, Jaeger LeCoultre), EY, Shiseido, and others. She also spent two years as a Chief of Staff in theSpecial Operations unit in the Israeli Intelligence and as a Product Lead at an early stage blockchain company, Yup, where she helped the company raise a 3.5-million-dollar venture capital seed round. Zoia got her MS at Columbia University and her BBA at Parsons School of Design, where she graduated with honors, as the commencement Student Speaker.

Today, Lori is joined by the founder of The Skinny Confidential, Lauryn Bosstick! She's an entrepreneur, podcast host, two-time best-selling author, and a mom and wife. Lori and Lauryn get into how to stay true to yourself on social media, breaking out into the beauty product space, and how Lauryn stays calm amongst the chaos of her career. Lauryn shares her tips for creating boundaries and maintaining a strong marriage, plus what she thinks is the biggest mistake that influencers make when they're launching a product-based business. Tune in to hear more of Lauryn's advice about entrepreneurship, mental health, and more!    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Staying authentic online  The stillness and clarity that moving to Austin has brought to her life The power of having a ‘Think Week'  Shifting thought patterns  Hacks for creating mental space  Creating products that are community driven  Disrupting the beauty category  Her biggest piece of business advice    RESOURCES Lauryn's Instagram Highlight about Think Week  You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay  Text GIRLFRIENDS to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!   CONNECT WITH LAURYN Instagram: @laurynbosstick The Skinny Confidential: @theskinnyconfidential Listen to The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Podcast  CONNECT WITH BRIT Instagram: @britdrisc Squeeze: @squeeze    CONNECT WITH LORI Instagram: @loriharder Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Listen to Earn Your Happy   CONNECT WITH ALLI Instagram: @alliwebb Becket & Quill: @becketandquill Squeeze: @squeeze    ABOUT LAURYN Lauryn Evarts Bosstick has turned her passion for beauty, wellness & no-censor advice into one of the most distinctive blogs online today, The Skinny Confidential. Along with the blog Lauryn released her own book, The Skinny Confidential Lifestyle Guide & a BODY App, which is a monthly subscription service that includes new workouts & meal plans.   In partnership with her husband, Michael Bosstick, Lauryn hosts the cheeky entrepreneurial podcast, The Skinny Confidential HIM & HER, which just hit 81 million downloads. Lauryn works with the top tier brands while continuing to connect with her community on a daily basis.   The Skinny Confidential has been featured in SHAPE, Women's Health Magazine, SELF Magazine, The Gary Vee Show, People Magazine,The Lady Gang, Juicy Scoop, Who What Wear & she was one of Create & Cultivate's top 100 beauty bloggers. Lauryn is an author, blogger, podcaster, entrepreneur & mother.   She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, her daughter Zaza, & her chihuahuas. You can find her reading, writing, practicing Pilates, or spooning her two chihuahuas.

On today's episode, Brit and Lori chat about their goals for 2022 while enjoying their morning cup of coffee. They discuss staying centered and consistent with healthy habits and what they're manifesting for their businesses this year. They also share their top tips for how to stay on top of your mental, physical, and emotional health. So get your favorite morning beverage and tune in to hear more about how Lori and Brit are setting themselves up for success this year!    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Replenishing your well of contacts by attending conferences and networking events  Journal prompts that Lori uses to structure her daily reflections  Brit's memorable moments jar that she's implementing at home and in the office  How Brit is creating surprise and delight moments for Squeeze franchisees  How Lori is pivoting her plans with Lite Pink after a licensing set back   RESOURCES Text GIRLFRIENDS to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show! CONNECT WITH BRIT Instagram: @britdrisc Squeeze: @squeeze  CONNECT WITH LORI Instagram: @loriharder Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Listen to Earn Your Happy:  CONNECT WITH ALLI Instagram: @alliwebb Becket & Quill: @becketandquill Squeeze: @squeeze 

On today's episode, Lori chats with Robin Long, CEO and founder of The Balanced Life, an online membership community that provides quick & effective Pilates workouts for busy women. Robin guides over 26,000 members on her platform, helping them discover balance, self love, and intuitive movement. The conversation covers everything from how Robin is simultaneously growing her business and family, signs of burnout, and how she stays present in motherhood, marriage, and her business.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The spark of inspiration behind The Balanced Life Robin's advice for people who want to start a membership-based business  Lessons learned from the hiring process  Healing from mold illness and burnout  Finding ways to rest and recharge  Being intentional about prioritizing marriage    RESOURCES Start your FREE 7-day trial to The Balanced Life Sisterhood  Check out The Balanced Life and sign up to have 5 free workouts sent directly to your inbox!  Text GIRLFRIENDS to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!   CONNECT WITH ROBINInstagram: @thebalancedlifeWebsite: thebalancedlifeonline.comListen to The Balanced Life podcast CONNECT WITH BRIT Instagram: @britdrisc Squeeze: @squeeze  CONNECT WITH LORI Instagram: @loriharder Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Listen to Earn Your Happy CONNECT WITH ALLI Instagram: @alliwebb Becket & Quill: @becketandquill Squeeze: @squeeze  ABOUT ROBIN Robin Long lives and works in sunny Santa Barbara, CA as the founder and CEO of The Balanced Life – an online membership community that provides quick & effective Pilates workouts for busy women. She is a certified Pilates instructor and believes in a guilt-free, balanced approach to health & fitness and is passionate about helping women love and care for their bodies in the midst of busy lives. She's built a seven-figure business by leveraging her passion and expertise for a scalable and yet personal online membership community. Robin is committed to creating a team and culture that is inclusive, positive and encouraging while continually stepping out of her comfort zone and setting big goals. Outside of The Balanced Life, she can be found chasing her 7-year-old daughter, 4-year-old son, and 2-year-old twins, sneaking in 10-minute workouts during the kids' bath time, and spending as much time as possible at the beach.

On today's quickie episode, Brit shares how she's updated the concept of New Year's resolutions. Instead of major changes with tight deadlines, Brit sets goals with the intention of starting them in the next year, but knowing full well they may not be completed in the same calendar year. She outlines her intentions in five categories and checks in with those goals throughout the year. She also chooses a word to define how she shows up in the year. Tune in to hear what that word is and more!    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Creating specific goals for family, finances, health, fitness, and faith/mindfulness Finding joy and fulfillment during the process of achieving goals  Ideas for how to set annual intentions without the pressure of New Year's resolutions  Checking in with your goals quarterly to track progress and adjust   RESOURCES Text GIRLFRIENDS to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show! CONNECT WITH BRIT Instagram: @britdrisc Squeeze: @squeeze    CONNECT WITH LORI Instagram: @loriharder Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Listen to Earn Your Happy   CONNECT WITH ALLI Instagram: @alliwebb Becket & Quill: @becketandquill Squeeze: @squeeze 

Today, Lori sits down with business mentor and entrepreneur Jess Glazer to define what type of expert you are, regardless of where you are in your journey. Jess shares the differences between results, research, and role model experts, and the value that each type of expert has.  Lori and Jess also discuss finding a balance on social media, how hobbies help your business, and the power of Post-It notes. Tune in to discover what kind of expert you are and learn how you can use that to your advantage.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Jess' breakthrough moments from her year-long RV journey across America  The difference between results, research, and role model experts  How to stay authentic on social media without oversharing Getting comfortable with being a beginner Jess' “Post-It to Profit” method  Changing the narrative of imposter syndrome    RESOURCES Text GIRLFRIENDS to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show! Join Jess's Engaged Audience Masterclass.  FREE training on Jess's Post-It to Profit method CONNECT WITH JESS  Instagram: @iamjessicaderoseInstagram: @jess.glazer CONNECT WITH BRIT Instagram: @britdrisc Squeeze: @squeeze  CONNECT WITH LORI Instagram: @loriharder Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Listen to Earn Your Happy:  CONNECT WITH ALLI Instagram: @alliwebb Becket & Quill: @becketandquill Squeeze: @squeeze    GUEST BIO A former celebrity personal trainer and elementary school teacher, Jess turned her once “cute side hustle” into a multi-million dollar business in 2 years.    Since leaving her teaching job in 2017 she has hired a team of incredible heart-centered leaders, served hundreds of clients, helped create over 10 million dollars in revenue for those clients and is committed to helping 100 entrepreneurs create 7-figure impact driven businesses (7 down, 93 to go!)   As a result of donation/awareness she and her husband built a school in Ghana, Africa with Pencils of Promise.       She's been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Yahoo Finance, The Today Show, Good Day New York, The New York Post, Shape Magazine.   Her mission is to cause a ripple effect and inspire change for generations to come; making a massive impact and leaving a lasting legacy beyond her singular actions.

Today, we discuss the top three reasons why people don't pursue their business ideas and how we've worked through those roadblocks. We share our experiences with imposter syndrome, struggling with deciding where and when to start, and overcoming the fear of failure. Listen in to hear more of our round table talk about how we've learned to embrace the discomfort and uncertainty in our entrepreneurial journeys and become stronger leaders because of it. So ask yourself, what's stopping you from starting?   IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Our highlights and lowlights from the past week  Why imposter syndrome is a sign of growth  Reframing failure as a learning opportunity  Surrounding yourself with people who inspire you to follow your dreams  Building confidence with new endeavors    RESOURCES Text GIRLFRIENDS to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!   CONNECT WITH BRIT Instagram: @britdrisc Squeeze: @squeeze  CONNECT WITH LORI Instagram: @loriharder Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Listen to Earn Your Happy:  CONNECT WITH ALLI Instagram: @alliwebb Becket & Quill: @becketandquill Squeeze: @squeeze 

On today's quickie episode, Brit shares details about her entrepreneurial experience and some of the lessons that she's learned. She talks about how persistence, courage and surrounding herself with a strong team has helped her achieve goals beyond her wildest imagination. She reflects on how mindset and focusing on her ‘why' has helped her through these past daunting 18 months. Plus, she shouts out inspiring women in business who empower and motivate her to dream as big as she possibly can.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Details of Brit's journey to starting Squeeze and The Feel Good Company  Major business and life lessons that Brit has learned How embracing transition and chasing discomfort leads to fulfillment The role that empowering others has on your success Accepting that it's normal to not have all the answers Staying motivated by striving for something bigger than yourself    RESOURCES Text GIRLFRIENDS to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!   CONNECT WITH BRIT Instagram: @britdrisc Squeeze: @squeeze    CONNECT WITH LORI Instagram: @loriharder Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Listen to Earn Your Happy   CONNECT WITH ALLI Instagram: @alliwebb Becket & Quill: @becketandquill Squeeze: @squeeze

Dr. Samantha Boardman is a New York-based positive psychiatrist who is committed to fixing what's wrong and building what's strong. She's also the founder of positiveprescription.com, a website where she shares practical and achievable strategies that are life-enhancing and resilience-building. Samantha is the author of Everyday Vitality, a book that she hopes will inspire readers to find strength within their stress and learn how to live life to the fullest. Samantha and Brit talk about post-pandemic resiliency, the power of connecting with others, and finding genuine fulfillment in life.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Science-backed positive psychiatry methods  Creating “bad day” backup plans Practicing autonomous support in relationships How to be deliberate about delight in your everyday life Samantha's journey to becoming a ‘positive psychiatrist' and tips for folks who want to enter the field   RESOURCES Text GIRLFRIENDS to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!   CONNECT WITH DR. SAMANTHA BOARDMAN Instagram: @drsamanthaboardman Buy Dr. Boardman's book, Everyday Vitality: penguinrandomhouse.com   CONNECT WITH BRIT Instagram: @britdrisc Squeeze: @squeeze    CONNECT WITH LORI Instagram: @loriharder Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Listen to Earn Your Happy   CONNECT WITH ALLI Instagram: @alliwebb  Becket & Quill: @becketandquill  Squeeze: @squeeze   GUEST BIO Dr. Samantha Boardman is a Positive Psychiatrist with a private practice in Manhattan. She is a Clinical Instructor in Psychiatry and Assistant Attending Psychiatrist at Weill Cornell Medical College. She received her B.A. from Harvard University and a Medical Degree from Cornell University Medical College, where she was awarded the Oskar Diethelm Prize for Excellence in Psychiatry. Dr. Boardman has been published in respected industry journals including Translational Neuroscience, The American Journal of Psychiatry and The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.   After a patient told psychiatrist Samantha Boardman that every session only made her feel worse, Samantha realized, “She was right. I knew how to dial down her misery, but I knew nothing about how to build up her strengths and cultivate wellbeing.” In response to this, Samantha went back to school and received her Masters in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and has been practicing Positive Psychiatry ever since.   Dr. Boardman created a website and e-newsletter, Positive Prescription, sharing insights from the psychiatry and psychology community with readers, and exploring the way psychology, culture and science intersect. Through Boardman's website, she shares scientifically backed observations that are life-enhancing and resilience-building. She also profiles influencers spanning all industries from fashion to technology in an online series called “Sessions.” Notable interviewees include Tory Burch, Randi Zuckerberg and Derek Blasberg.   Dr. Boardman is a regular contributor to Psychology Today and has been featured in VOGUE, Refinery29, Harper's Bazaar, The Wall Street Journal, The Coveteur, and Forbes and on the Today Show.

Heidi Zak is the Co-founder and CEO of ThirdLove, an American lingerie company known for marketing body positivity and offering size-inclusive bras and half-cup sizes. With Brit hosting this episode, she and Heidi shed light on the decades of negativity that came from the women's lingerie industry, and how ThirdLove was formed to be the antithesis of this negative messaging. Brit and Heidi talk about Heidi's open letter to Victoria's Secret, the importance of simplicity when starting your own company, how to lead a large team, and more.   IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Heidi's open letter to Victoria's Secret that was published in the New York Times The values and principles that ThirdLove was founded on Disrupting the women's lingerie industry Heidi's leadership learnings How Heidi structures her days to deliver results    RESOURCES Read Heidi's bi-weekly business column on Inc.com HERE. Shop ThirdLove: thirdlove.com Text GIRLFRIENDS to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!   CONNECT WITH HEIDI Instagram: @heidi Shop ThirdLove: thirdlove.com   CONNECT WITH BRIT Instagram: @britdrisc Squeeze: @squeeze   CONNECT WITH LORI Instagram: @loriharder Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Listen to Earn Your Happy   CONNECT WITH ALLI Instagram: @alliwebb Becket & Quill: @becketandquill Squeeze: @squeeze

We Talk About: Jen's life: where she came from and what she's doing now Self-promotion as a duty to yourself and others The Badass List: how to beat imposter syndrome   Resources: Jen's website Super Connector Media Follow Jen: @jen_gottlieb Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc   Show Notes: Jen Gottlieb is the manifestation queen. She's created an amazing life and wants to help all of you do it, too. But as we know, everyone pushing themselves to do new, better things runs into the dreaded imposter syndrome sooner or later. Luckily for us, Jen shares exactly how to get rid of it.   Question Highlights: Tell me how you got here. Does self-promotion have to be a bad thing? What is The Badass List? How did you manifest the friendship circle you have now?   Guest Bio: When Jen was 10 years old, she had a moment that she'll never forget. She was performing on stage, singing “Tomorrow” from Annie. When she stopped, the audience applauded and she remembers saying to herself, “This is exactly what I want to do for the rest of my life.” So she did just that. She moved to NYC, studied musical theater, toured on Broadway, and hosted 14 seasons of a TV show. And then she found a new passion. Now she does PR: helping you get in Money Magazine, Oprah.com, on stage at that major event – whatever you need to be seen to bring in the boatload of high-ticket leads and the street cred that makes you #1 in your industry. She found her life's work: helping entrepreneurs like you go from FOMO to famous. 

We Talk About: Highs and lows The importance of a midday break Franchising Pushing through self-doubt and other negative emotions   Resources: Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc Show Notes: We sit down to answer some of your questions in this roundtable episode with the conversation covering everything from the importance of a midday break when things feel like too much, the value of independence for the right person, and how to push through self-doubt and other negative emotions when we're trying to build something.   Question Highlights: Have you ever felt like giving up and, if so, what is it that motivated you to keep going? How do you know if owning a franchise is right for you versus starting a business from scratch? Are there discouraging emotions you go through when trying something new that just turn out to be part of the process?

We Talk About: Finding your why and working in an aligned way Starting a business for the right reasons Making a mission part of your business Finding beauty in the ashes The power of saying yes   Resources: Follow Laura: @lehnashville Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc   Show Notes: Laura Hutfless has the longest list of accolades of anyone I know – just see her bio below. She's the real deal, and yet she remains incredibly humble and down to earth. Despite her incredible accomplishments, Laura has remained true to her relentless commitment to give back and serve her community. We cover everything from building a company to being a woman in business, as well as the harsh realities of life and how hard experiences can still lead to joy.   Question Highlights: What do you do? What inspired you to set out on your own? Can you talk about the intensity and difficulty of starting your own business? Can you tell us about your role in addiction support?   Guest Bio: Laura Hutfless is a Co-Founder of FlyteVu, a Nashville-based full-service entertainment marketing agency founded in 2015 that connects brands to consumers through compelling storytelling, unparalleled experiences, and the power of pop culture.    Under Hutfless's leadership, FlyteVu has been named to Chief Marketer's 200 List for 2021, Inc. 5000's 2021 and 2020 List of ‘Fastest Growing Private Companies in America', Nashville Business Journal's 2020 ‘Largest Advertising Agencies' List, and Adweek's 2021 and 2019 ‘100 Fastest Growing Agencies' List. Hutfless has also helped build an impressive roster of clients including American Red Cross, Barefoot Wine, Bumble, Carter's, Moët Hennessy, Cracker Barrel, Drybar, Enterprise, Journeys, Jack Daniel's, Norwegian Cruise Line, Spotify, Tennessee Tourism, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Victoria's Secret PINK, and many others.  In 2020, FlyteVu launched the FlyteVu Fund to continue the company's commitment to giving back and serving the community. Over the past five years, and including the Fund's initial investment, FlyteVu has donated more than $850,000 to a wide range of certified 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Recent notable FlyteVu campaigns include Vanderbilt University Medical Center's ‘Gratitunes' with Brad Paisley and 100+ artists and influencers, Enterprise's “Share the Code. Hit the Road” with OneRepublic, Bumble's “In Her Court” with Serena Williams, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Apple events with Kesha, Tayla Parx, and Saweetie, Cracker Barrel's ‘Five Decades, One Voice', an AR music experience for Barefoot Wine with Black Eyed Peas, and a multi-year partnership between Norwegian Cruise Line and Kelly Clarkson. FlyteVu is known for creating first-of-its-kind campaigns that give back to the community and/or help shape culture. FlyteVu's campaigns have collectively earned multiple awards including three Gold, one silver, and three Bronze Clio Awards, Shorty Social Good Award, an Emmy Award, a GRAMMY Award, Davey Awards, and named to the Cannes Lions Shortlist. Laura was named to Billboard's ‘Country Power Players' list 2017 through 2021 and to Billboard's ‘Branding Power Player' list 2018 and 2019. She was also named to Billboard's ‘40 under 40 Power Player' list in 2012 and 2013 and the ‘30 under 30' list in 2010.  Additionally, Laura has been a featured speaker at Fortune's Most Powerful Women's Summit and NextGen Summit, Advertising Week, Billboard Touring Conference, BizBash, Who Knew: Women Who Rock, and has been covered in Ad Age, Adweek, Billboard, Forbes, and more.  Laura currently serves on the Board of The Onsite Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that provides trauma-informed counseling and emotional health education that transforms individuals and communities, and served on the Country Music Association Board 2019-2020. After experiencing the unexpected loss of a loved one due to substance abuse as a result of trauma, Laura's philanthropic efforts focused on mental health, substance abuse disorder, addiction, and trauma. Together with The Onsite Foundation, Laura helped develop and launch a first-of-its-kind trauma-informed therapeutic program called “Triumph Over Tragedy” that provides tools, support, and a safe community for survivors of mass shootings to find hope and healing regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. Laura has recently been elected President of the Board of Directors for The Onsite Foundation.

We Talk About: The importance of a morning routine How a good work/life balance helps you feel better A little gratitude going a long way   Resources: Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc   Show Notes: Keeping in mind that we're emerging from the pandemic and starting to get back into the swing of things, Brit walks us through her current morning routine to see what tips and inspiration we can get from it. From practicing gratitude, to breakfast, to finding time for Instagram, it's important to be intentional about what you pack into your morning hours in order to set the tone for the rest of your day.

We Talk About: How Molly manages her busy work/life balance.  Molly's new podcast: Lipstick on the Rim Different attitudes to raising kids Molly's production company Going through a pandemic   Resources: Follow Molly: @mollybsims Molly's podcast: Lipstick on the Rim Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc Show Notes: Molly Sims is a true renaissance woman! She's tried almost everything, from modelling to acting to running her own production company – and, somehow, she's nailed absolutely every one of them.  We discuss how to manage such a busy work/life balance because, after all, no one is just one thing. We also talk about living through a pandemic and Molly's amazing new podcast: Lipstick on the Rim.   Question Highlights: How do you manage your busy work/life balance? What can we expect from your new podcast? How do you start a production company? Rapid-fire quiz!   Guest Bio: Molly Sims is a fashion model and actor. She has been featured in campaigns by a number of major brands including Jimmy Choo, Escada, Giorgio Armani, Michael Kors, and Chanel. She was a frequent model in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue in the early 2000s, and walked the runway for the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2001. As an actor, she portrayed Delinda Deline for five years in NBC's comedy-drama series Las Vegas. Now, she's the founder of Something Happy Productions and the host of the Lipstick on the Rim podcast.

We Talk About: The benefits of rowing  What it's really like to build a business from scratch Vulnerability and asking for help Scaling business and pivoting during the pandemic What's next for CityRow  Mental health maintenance    Resources: Website: cityrow.com Instagram:@cityrow  Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc   Show Notes: A few years ago, Helaine Knapp was just like any girl in her 20s living it up in New York City, blending a high-powered job in tech with high-intensity group workout sessions. After a back injury brought her to a complete standstill, she found herself scrambling for a low-impact workout. She found rowing, and the seed for her next venture, CityRow Go, was planted.  In this inspiring episode, Helaine connects with Brit on the trials and triumphs of running her own business, and the brutal and beautiful lessons she's learned along the way, from the moment she knew she could make rowing sexy, to the emotionally draining fund-raising process, and why it's so important to surround yourself with badass women who will always have your back. Take our word for it: Helaine's jet-fueled success and boundless energy is going to have you running to the nearest CityRow studio.    Question Highlights: What's your career backstory and how did you start rowing? How did CityRow become CityRow? How do you work through insecurities? How did the last year impact CityRow?     Guest Bio: Founder & CEO of CityRow Go. After spending years climbing the corporate ladder, Helaine Knapp left the world of publishing for tech start-up life. Group fitness was her outlet while working hard and taking on the hustle and bustle of New York City. However, months of spin and boot camp classes left her with a lower back injury, and she began searching for a workout that was low impact, but super effective. After a friend suggested rowing, Helaine initially rejected it as something “my dad did in college,” but following a few workouts on a sexy machine, and pairing it with total body sculpting moves, her mind was changed and the concept for CITYROW was born. With a mission of delivering a smart, fun, effective workout to all fitness levels, under Knapp's leadership, CityRow has grown from one studio in New York City to a national, omnichannel fitness brand with 12 open studios and 65 franchises sold nationwide along with a top-ranked, on-demand, global program featuring at-home rowers and a fast-growing digital subscription business. Knapp has yet to row on the water and has been featured as a business leader and a wellness expert on TODAY, Women's Health, ABC, Harper's Bazaar, Shape, Well + Good, Vogue, Yahoo! Finance, and PEOPLE, among many others.

We Talk About: Highlights and lowlights How we met The inspiration behind the show   Resources: Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc   Show Notes: We've been running this podcast for a few months now, and we keep getting asked: how did we bring together three badass female entrepreneurs with the wild idea of starting a podcast? We're going to share the story of how we all met, where the idea for the show came from, and how we took charge of putting it all together.

We Talk About: Stepping back into your routine Building a learning habit Starting a learning meetup Lori's favorite sources of positive learning   Resources: Read: Boundary Boss Read: Radical Candor Read: Building a StoryBrand Read: Believe IT Listen: Invest In Her Podcast Listen: Goal Digger Podcast Listen: Online Marketing Made Easy Podcast Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc   Show Notes: Do you have a solid learning habit? By prioritizing your learning, you're putting thoughts into your brain that are positive, and filling up with ideas and what you want to do instead of falling into comparison. It's a cornerstone habit, and one that can lead to so much good. We're going to share the positive benefits of creating a learning habit and some of our favorite positive learning resources.

We Talk About: Highlights and lowlights Not letting setbacks hold you back The joy of helping others Reframing hardship as opportunity   Resources: Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc   Show Notes: We're all going to come up against setbacks from time to time. Globally, it feels like everyone is dealing with setbacks of various magnitudes. But what can you do to take those hardships and not let them hold you back from reaching your goals? We're going to offer a few ways you can reframe hardships in order to keep moving forward.

We Talk About: Finding bliss by crushing boredom Balancing adventure and peace The power of a great experience Escaping our always-on world Forest-bathing   Resources: Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc   Show Notes: Do you ever have one of those experiences that transforms everything – and you just need to shout it from the rooftops for everyone to hear? Especially when it's such a simple action that can lead to massive benefits. That's what we're talking about today: the power of unplugging. There is something magical and life-changing about being bored and doing nothing, but we rarely allow ourselves to sit in it without jumping to find something to distract us from the discomfort. Let's explore the benefits of boredom and how to tap into it in order to spark more creativity in your business and life.

We Talk About: The story behind Love Wellness The early days of launching a business Supplement and nutrition advice The challenges of growing and scaling a business Where to go after a big win   Resources: lovewellness.com Follow Lo: @lobosworth Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc   Show Notes: In this roundtable episode, we're joined by the lovely Lo Bosworth, founder of Love Wellness! She started the way so many entrepreneurs do: by creating something she needed in her own life, realizing its life-changing potential, and finding a way to share it with the world. She tells her founding story, gives tips learned from scaling to where she is, as well as dishing out some of the wellness advice she's discovered while diving deep into the industry.   Guest Bio: Lauren Bosworth is the 34-year-old founder and CEO behind the leading total body care brand, Love Wellness. Once known for her time on television, Bosworth founded Love Wellness in 2016 after experiencing chronic health issues that she couldn't fix with traditional drugstore offerings or prescriptions. After seeing legacy women's health brands fail her, she saw the opportunity to build a total body care brand for women, driven by body-positivity, clean ingredients, and expert formulations. Today, Bosworth is seeking to change the narrative around self-care culture and empower women to feel supported, welcomed, and safe during their wellness journeys.

We Talk About: Adapting to change Staying positive in the face of disappointment Giving yourself downtime Enjoying life   Resources: Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc   Show Notes: Things always change. It's unavoidable. Sometimes we're feeling super motivated – and, then, things suddenly get upended. We have to figure out a way to maintain that momentum despite the shift. And then there's the problem of staying motivated when the thing you're working on just isn't happening the way you want it to. Alli's going to share the tips and tricks she uses to stay motivated and keep the momentum going through everything life throws at us.

We Talk About: Sashee's early career Figuring out where to start Pitching yourself to buyers Making your first hires Not making assumptions about what's going to last forever   Resources: myteadrop.com Instagram: @myteadrop Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc   Show Notes: Sashee Chandran is a big deal. She's launched an amazing tea brand and raised nearly $8.5 million in venture capital funding for her company, Tea Drops. She's unbelievably candid and humble, sharing everything she learned about starting a business, hiring, finding investors, and so much more. After this conversation, you'll feel like you have taken a crash course in founding a startup.   Question Highlights:   Where did your career start? What did you start working on first? Where did you start selling first? How did you start building your team? What has your experience been finding investors? What was your biggest takeaway from the past year?     Guest Bio: Sashee Chandran is founder and CEO of Tea Drops, which creates bagless, whole leaf teas using a patented process – shedding about 15% less waste than traditional tea bag packaging. Tea Drops has become a favorite among new and experienced tea drinkers alike, launching innovative tea experiences that merge flavorful blends, food art, and edgy design. Tea Drops is an omni-channel brand, selling D2C, and also available in 2,000 retailers – loved by Oprah Magazine, Tory Burch, and former First Lady, Michelle Obama. Sashee is a 1st place Women Founders Network pitch winner, 1st place Tory Burch Fellow grant winner, and the 1st place PepsiCo WomanMade Challenge winner. She has raised over $8.4M in venture funding for Tea Drops.

We Talk About: Highlights and lowlights The Feel Good Company and Okay Humans Why mental health is so important to your business   Resources: okayhumans.com Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc   Show Notes: Mental health is one of the most important things we can talk about: in life, in relationships, and especially in business. When you're not feeling great mentally, you're probably not moving the needle the way you could in your business either. Despite what people say, it's impossible to leave your personal life at the door. As leaders, we need to give ourselves permission to be vulnerable and to seek the help we need to be our best selves.

We Talk About: Why we question what to do next Taking the first step How to find the right questions Being vulnerable and comfortable with sounding dumb   Resources: Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc   Show Notes: As entrepreneurs, we often find ourselves asking: what do I do next? And let's be real, most of the time it's an excuse. It can also be true. Anytime you're doing something new, you're not going to know how to do it. Saying that is just a way to self-sabotage, but finding out the next right action is actually quite simple. Let's dig into it!

We Talk About: Starting a fashion business Putting your business into perspective Growing your company while keeping the culture The importance of hiring fast & early   Resources: Follow Clare: @clarevivier Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc   Show Notes: In this roundtable episode, Clare Vivier (of the fashion brand Clare V.) joins us! She talks about her journey starting the company, how she grew into the recognizable brand she is now, and how she keeps her company culture strong and intentional through all that growth.   Question Highlights:   How do you categorize your brand? How did you get started with your own business? How did you get into retail? What was the process of growing your team?     Guest Bio: After noticing a lack of functional yet stylish laptop cases while working as a journalist for French TV, Clare Vivier decided to create her own line of handbags and accessories. Over time, Clare's been able to cultivate an identifiable aesthetic that's all her own and has been recognized worldwide by influencers, tastemakers, and celebrities who support and wear the line. A beautiful play on classic shapes, modern detail, and Parisian charm, Clare V. continues to evolve with each new collection. Clare has collaborated with exciting brands and partners including Anthropologie, The Hundreds, Melissa McCarthy, Adam Scott, Mike D., TOMS, Garrett Leight, InStyle, and gives back through ongoing partnerships with Every Mother Counts, Everytown for Gun Safety, and Planned Parenthood. Since opening the very first Clare V. flagship store in Silverlake in 2012, Clare has opened 11 additional shops across California, Illinois, and New York.

We Talk About: Highlights and lowlights Having expectations of perfection Controlling what you can Defining success for yourself   Resources: Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc   Show Notes: Progress is always better than perfection. We all have this idea of what perfection looks like in our business, and it's easy to get caught up in wanting to see that fully realized. But there are so many factors outside of our control that make that impossible. Even the things within our control might be better off as “good enough” rather than wasting time and money trying to meet your insane expectations.

We Talk About: Finding a product to sell Knowing your customer Building your brand Having a seven figure expectation   Resources: titannetwork.com Follow Athena: @athenaseveri Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc   Show Notes: Athena Severi is renowned for her eCommerce events where she helps Amazon entrepreneurs achieve lifestyle freedom through their business. She co-founded the Titan Network, an invite-only mastermind group that works to accelerate that goal as quickly as possible. We talk about how she got tipped off into the world of Amazon, how it is life changing for so many people, and how you can get into it, too.   Question Highlights:   How did you get started selling on Amazon? How do you come up with ideas to sell on Amazon? How do you get started? How long does it take to build a seven-figure business? Where did your idea start from?   Guest Bio: When it comes to events in eCommerce, few are as groundbreaking as those hosted by Athena Severi. An internationally acclaimed speaker and high-level community builder, Athena has become known for helping fellow Amazon entrepreneurs to achieve lifestyle freedom. Like all great entrepreneurs, Athena's no stranger to taking risks – none more so than when she left her six-figure job to start selling on Amazon – all while raising a young family. This tenacity and work ethic has become as renowned as her events are, from starting out with small-scale gatherings for fellow working mothers, to China Magic (a bi-annual 12-day sourcing and networking trip to China), and now as Co-Founder of Titan Network, an exclusive invite-only mastermind for Amazon sellers. Athena's ultimate goal is to guide Amazon entrepreneurs from around the world, so as well as these life-changing in-person events, she can be found sharing her mentorship and insight with her loyal fanbase on Instagram and Clubhouse.

We Talk About: Highlights and lowlights Finding creative solutions to mentorship Creating mentors for different things Peer-to-peer mentorship   Resources: Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc   Show Notes: There are so many entrepreneurs out there who are interested in finding mentorship. They're hungry to find a guiding figure that can help them grow their business fast with the right guidance. The problem is that most of the people you'd want to be your mentor tend to be very busy. They probably have people reaching out for mentorship constantly, so what can you do? Get creative! Your mentors don't have to be people you know. You can be inspired from afar and you can even become your own mentor by selectively deciding what information to follow.

We Talk About: Building relationships Making yourself available Letting people help you   Resources: Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc Show Notes: In the process of working on several businesses, one thing that keeps coming up is the throughline of kindness, networking, and how the two have helped me make relationships that have been instrumental in building my businesses. One part of that is trying hard not to burn bridges. The other part is making yourself available to other people – being willing to say “yes” and to help people.

We Talk About: The inspiration behind Skin Pharm Growing pains of building a business Applying skincare and botox tastefully Productivity hacks Using technology responsibly   Resources: skinpharm.com Follow Skin Pharm: @skin_pharm Follow Maegan: @maegangrifffin Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc   Show Notes: Maegan Griffin is a total badass. She's the founder and CEO of Skin Pharm, a nurse practitioner, and mother of three of the cutest kids you've ever seen. She brings more than eight years of aesthetic medicine experience to her company, which offers in-clinic and at-home skin treatments. Her goal was to create a clinic environment and product line that she couldn't find anywhere else, but knew she'd love as a patient herself. The success of her clinics led to the launch of a skincare product line in 2018. This modern entrepreneur and badass boss babe is going to share how to start the company you wish was out there and all of the bumps that come with starting a business.   Question Highlights: What is your background and what led to founding Skin Pharm? What was your inspiration for Skin Pharm? What has been your biggest learning as you've grown? How is your skincare line structured and set up? What do you do to accomplish your goals? What are you doing to build a great company culture?   Guest Bio: Founder, CEO, nurse practitioner and mother of three Maegan Griffin brings more than eight years of aesthetic medicine experience to Skin Pharm, a modern cosmetic dermatology practice offering in-clinic treatments and at-home skin care. Griffin founded Skin Pharm in 2017, aiming to create a clinic environment and product line she couldn't find (and knew she would love) as a patient herself. As one of the first woman-founded cosmetic dermatology clinics available to consumers, the success of Skin Pharm's Nashville flagship site led to the launch of an eponymous skin care line in 2018, with clinics in Atlanta (2020) and Dallas (2021) following soon after. Griffin is known for her innovative work in cosmetic dermatology, aesthetic medicine and modern facial rejuvenation techniques. As an early adopter of injectables and cutting-edge skin laser technologies, Griffin's artful work has secured her reputation as a provider who helps patients create meaningful changes – both internal and external – in their own lives, while finding a balanced approach to anti-aging and beauty, too.  Griffin and her team focus on promoting skin health, empowering individuals by building confidence and fostering a community around a common interest of looking as good as you feel.

We Talk About: Highlights and lowlights What we think of side hustles Setting your expectations Being smart about your goals   Resources: Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc   Show Notes: It seems like nowadays everyone either wants or has a side hustle, but what makes a side project successful and how do you know if starting one is a good idea for you or not? There are so many considerations to take into account, so we're going to dive into them to give you some clarity and confidence that you can bring to the process.

We Talk About: How The Mixx started What you need to know to build your own business How to be at your best Adapting during the pandemic Taking on social issues   Resources: themixxnyc.com titaniumww.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/robynstreisand Instagram: @robynstreisand Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc   Show Notes: Robin Streisand is the perfect blend of business savvy and creative prowess. In March 2021, her creative agency, The Mixx, celebrated its 25th anniversary of delivering visionary, creative ideas that ignite emotion and generate action at Fortune 500 companies across the world. She's a recognized figure in the LGBTQ+ community and was recently featured in OutMagazine as one of the top 100 most influential OUT people in the United States. Her commitment to working with diverse-owned businesses has been a lifelong passion and she continues to focus on leveraging the potential of independent and diverse companies, which led to the founding of Titanium Worldwide, the first collective of certified, diverse agencies in the marketing, media, and communications landscape. Her energy is infectious and her expertise obvious in this incredible interview.   Question Highlights:   What do you do today? What is your advice for someone wanting to start a boutique business? What do you do to be the best version of you? How do you incorporate equity and inclusion into your business?     Guest Bio: A 30-year marketing veteran, Robyn Streisand is the perfect blend of business savvy and creative prowess. In March 2021, her agency, The Mixx, celebrated its 25th anniversary of delivering visionary creative ideas that ignite emotion and generate action across the Fortune 500. She works with industry leaders who appreciate the key insight she brings to the table, along with the top-level strategy, creative, and execution her team provides. Her clients have her number on speed-dial and appreciate that they can count on her for solutions that get to the heart of their business goals. Clients include Mercedes-Benz USA, Disney, and Deloitte, amongst many others. Robyn is a recognized figure in the LGBT community. She recently featured in OutMagazine 2016's 100 most influential out people in the United States, and is a co-founder of the NGLCC NY in Manhattan. Her commitment to working with diverse-owned businesses has always been a point of passion, where she continues to focus on leveraging the business potential of independent, diverse companies. This same entrepreneurial instinct and passion for diversity led her to launch a second venture, Titanium Worldwide. The world's first collective of certified-diverse agencies in the marketing, media, and communications space launched in 2014, and offers integrated solutions for today's business needs. Her knack for connecting the right people, and her strong belief in finding ways to work better together paid off when the collective landed contracts with Fortune 500 companies within its first year. Robyn and her wife Linda have raised two beautiful girls together and reside in New York City.

We Talk About: Highlights and lowlights The dangers of burnout and hustle When to partner with someone What to look for in a business partnership How to prioritize your different ideas   Resources: Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc Show Notes: In this roundtable episode, Alli and Lori are going to be answering your questions that you've sent in to our text list! First, we talk about how to decide when to partner with someone or if that's just an excuse for your fear. Then, we discuss how to prioritize when you have so many different ideas or things that need to get done.

We Talk About: The difference between urgent and important What happens when we respond to what's important How preparation can cut down on urgent and important tasks The decision-making matrix   Resources: Read: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc   Show Notes: When you're trying to start a business while also making the most of your life, it can feel like every single second counts. You have to find the discipline to focus on what matters most – but how do you know what that is? We're going to break down how to differentiate the urgent from the important so that you can make the most of your most important resource: time.

We Talk About: Highlights and lowlights Dealing with high expectations Leaving space in your life for joy Why playing at a high level brings more challenge   Resources: Follow Jessica: @jessicazweig Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc   Show Notes: Jessica Zweig is CEO of the SimplyBe. agency, a premier personal branding firm based in Chicago, and serving clients across the globe. Named a “personal branding expert” by Forbes, a “top digital marketer to watch” by INC, and honored with the gold and silver Stevie® Award for Female Entrepreneur of the Year in 2018 and 2019, Jessica facilitates sold-out workshops and speaks on the power of personal branding to corporations including Google, Salesforce, Virgin, Nike, Motorola, Red Bull, and Bank of America. She also hosts the top-ranked marketing podcast, The SimplyBe. Podcast. Jessica's debut book, Be: A No-Bullsh*t Guide to Increasing Your Self Worth and Net Worth by Simply Being Yourself, launched in February 2021 with Sounds True, an imprint of Macmillan. After growing up in Highland Park, IL and attending The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Jessica co-founded CheekyChicago, one of Chicago's premier lifestyle magazines. The website was a huge success and, although Jessica was known as a top ten Chicago “it girl,” behind the scenes, her life was far from perfect. The website began to lose money, and Jessica's relationship with her co-founder turned toxic, but she still strove to maintain the façade of success. After overdrafting her checking account and becoming unable to pay her cell phone bill,  Jessica realized she wasn't being her authentic self. Instead, she was operating from a place of  fear which prevented her from true success. This revelation led Jessica to found her own company, SimplyBe. Agency, in 2014. At SimplyBe., Jessica and her team work with corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and creatives to become recognized industry experts and thought leaders. SimplyBe. works with clients including Heineken, Morningstar, Blackstone, Mars, Vishen Lakhiani, Jason Rosenthal, Andrea Levoff, Larry Jordan, and many more to successfully develop their personal brands while highlighting their greatest business asset: their authenticity. Her business provides customized branding, marketing, and creative services with an emphasis on core values like kindness, truth, service, and, of course, authenticity. Jessica believes authenticity is the key to true success, and that being yourself opens up a new world of empowerment that's not just about how much money you're making. She's also on a mission to debunk the perception that personal branding is an act of vanity; instead, when done right, personal branding is an act of service, social responsibility, and a positive investment toward a positive future. Jessica has brought her life-changing and trademarked methodology to clients around the world, taking many from unknown expert to recognized thought leader. In her free time, she loves traveling, meditating, journaling, working out, and reading. She is involved with multiple charities including The Humane Society, The Human Rights Campaign, I Grow Chicago, Black Lives Matter, and more. Jessica currently lives in Chicago with her husband and two dogs.

We Talk About: Understanding the value of therapy Providing therapy to the world What Okay Humans is doing Making therapy less scary   Resources: okayhumans.com Instagram: @okayhumans Follow Christy: @okay_christy Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc   Show Notes: Everyone deserves to get the help they need to feel healthy and happy. Mental health may be entering the discussion more and more these days, but finding a therapist you feel comfortable with is still a scary process. Christy Desai, of Okay Humans, is hoping to change that by making therapy more accessible than ever before. Christy has a unique story that's sure to help a lot of people. Question Highlights:   What is your career path and how did you get to where you are today?   Guest Bio: After unsuccessfully trying to outrun the stress of life, Christy finally looked for a therapist in hopes of catching her breath. What started as “3-5 sessions” turned into years of deep, inner work – work she didn't even know she needed. And it freed her! She learned how to be okay with things like conflict, curveballs, and growth – just to name a few. Her own experience turned into a personal mission to help other people feel better, stronger, and more alive. There's no reason why talking to a trained professional shouldn't be as acceptable as going to the dentist, the hair salon, or seeking out a personal trainer. She started Okay Humans to normalize seeking support, to rethink the outdated therapy model, and to open up the conversation about getting to okay. 

We Talk About: Constantly learning Setting expectations Dealing with peaks and valleys   Resources: Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc Show Notes: Entrepreneurship is a ride, but it can be the best ride of your life. It's going to have peaks and valleys, it's going to push you to your limits, but at the end of the day, you're going to figure out what your potential is and we bet that it's going to be higher than you ever imagined.

We Talk About: Bringing an idea to reality Networking while you build How your ideas progress Who rewardStyle is for Helping other entrepreneurs thrive Building an influencer component into your business Hiring the right people   Resources: about.liketoknow.it Instagram: @shop.LTK Follow Amber: @ambervenzbox Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc   Show Notes: Are you a big dreamer? Are you starting with an idea, or still finding clarity, or wanting to scale something massive? Amber Venz Box is the CEO of a billion-dollar company and she's going to show you how this could be possible for you. When looking for a solution for her own blog, she launched rewardStyle to help match brands and influencers together and make the process painless for everyone involved. Like so often happens, solving her own problem led to solving others problems, which led to massive success.   Question Highlights:   What did it look like when you first started piecing together your idea? What was your background when you first started? How would you tell someone else to start knowing what you know now? How did your vision come to you? How does rewardStyle work for anyone wanting to use it? How has helping other entrepreneurs impacted you? What would you say to someone wanting to build an influencer program into their business? What's something you wish you had known sooner?     Guest Bio: As long as she can remember, Amber Venz Box was determined to work in the fashion industry. With an innovator's vision and a designer's eye, Amber cracked the code for monetizing digital lifestyle content at the young age of 23, launching rewardStyle as a solution for her own blog, venzedits.com. Founded by influencers for influencers, rewardStyle utilized Amber's unique perspective to connect top-tier taste-makers with more than a million brand partners worldwide. A three-time featured keynote speaker at SXSW, she has been named one of Forbes' “30 Under 30,” Inc. Magazine's “Most Influential Millennials,” a member of Business of Fashion's “500,” and one of Entrepreneur Magazine's “15 Female Entrepreneurs to Watch.” Amber's dedication to the influencer industry is unrivaled, she is constantly testing and dreaming up new technology to propel this career path forward – particularly focused on rewardStyle's shopping app, LIKEtoKNOW.it, which has revolutionized retail in the digital era.

We Talk About: Changing how we look at rejection Turning rejection into refinement Examining your rejection history Reassessing your life   Resources: Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc   Show Notes: If you're an entrepreneur – heck, if you're a human, if you've ever had to ask for that thing that you wanted but were scared of the outcome... this one's for you. Let's talk about how to not only survive rejection, but thrive from it. It's time to look at rejection in a new light and stop putting so much pressure on yourself, because the reality is this: rejection is the fastest way to refine your path to success.

We Talk About: Alex's career path Starting your own production company Working in a male-dominated industry How to work through hard times Alex's daily workflow Having appropriate expectations of your employees Rolling with the punches Resources: pagefiftyfour.com Follow Alex: @alexsaks Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc Show Notes: Alex Saks makes movies happen. She's the principal of Page Fifty-Four Pictures, a filmmaker-driven, independent production company. Despite grabbing drinks with the likes of Diane Keaton, she's one of the most down-to-earth and hard working girls out there. She's been honored by Variety and the Hollywood Reporter as a person to watch. She talks about what it's like to build a career in a male-dominated industry, learn the imperativeness of hustle, and be your own boss.   Question Highlights:   What led you to where you are today?   What have been some of the challenges as a woman in this industry? What are some of the tools you use to get through hard times? How has the pandemic impacted you? Do you do anything consistently that sets you up for success?   Guest Bio: Alex Saks is the principal of Page Fifty-Four Pictures, a filmmaker-driven, independent production company created in 2017 which produces and finances feature films. Ms. Saks has produced fifteen films in the past five years. Her most recent films include: Red Rocket, directed by Sean Baker (and to be released by A24), Charlie Day's directorial debut El Tonto (starring Kate Beckinsale, Jason Sudeikis, Ken Jeong, Edie Falco, Common, and John Malkovich), and Shoot the Rooster (starring Margo Martindale, Ann Dowd, Judy Greer, and Henry Winkler), directed by Stephanie Laing.   In 2020, Ms. Saks' film, The Glorias, (directed by Julie Taymor, based on Gloria Steinem's best-selling autobiography, My Life on the Road, and starring Julianne Moore, Alicia Vikander, Timothy Hutton, Janelle Monáe, Bette Midler, and Lorraine Toussaint), premiered at The Sundance Film Festival and, later that year, on Amazon Prime. Saks' film, Chemical Hearts, (starring Lili Reinhart and Austin Abrams, directed by Rich Tanne) also premiered on Amazon Prime in 2020.   In 2018, Ms. Saks produced Paul Dano's directorial debut, Wildlife (starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Carey Mulligan), which made its world premiere at Sundance followed by screenings at Cannes, Toronto, and The New York Film Festival. Wildlife was acquired and released by IFC Films to immense critical praise. That same year, Paramount Pictures released Saks' summer blockbuster hit, Book Club, starring Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candace Bergen and Mary Steenburgen. The film grossed more than 100 million worldwide.   In 2017, Ms. Saks' film, The Florida Project, made its world premiere at Cannes to unanimous critical acclaim and was acquired by A24. Written and directed by Sean Baker and starring Willem Dafoe, the film earned honors and wins from The AFI, The National Board of Review, The Critics' Choice Awards, and over 40 critics groups nationwide. The Florida Project also garnered nominations for the Golden Globes, BAFTAs, Spirit Awards, Gotham Awards, the SAG-AFTRA Awards, and the Oscars.   Her other credits include: Thoroughbreds (the psychological thriller written and directed by Cory Finley, starring Olivia Cooke, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Anton Yelchin, and released by Focus Features), POMS (directed by Zara Hayes, starring Diane Keaton, Jacki Weaver, Pam Grier, Celia Weston, and Rhea Perlman, and wide-released theatrically by STX), Dude (the dramatic comedy written and directed by Olivia Milch, starring Lucy Hale, Kathryn Prescott, Alexandra Shipp, and Awkwafina, and released by Netflix), Fun Mom Dinner (the comedy directed by Alethea Jones, starring Toni Collette, Molly Shannon, Bridget Everett, and Kate Aselton, and which sold to Netflix and eOne's Momentum Pictures), Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower (the documentary which won the 2017 Sundance Film Festival Audience Award in the World Cinema Documentary category before selling to Netflix), and What They Had (the drama written and directed by Elizabeth Chomko, starring Hilary Swank, Michael Shannon, and Blythe Danner, and released by Bleecker Street).   In 2017, Saks was honored by both Variety in its annual “10 Producers to Watch” and The Hollywood Reporter on its “Next Gen: Hollywood's Up-and-Coming Execs 35 and Under” lists. She then went on to be recognized by Town & Country magazine as one of its 2018 “50 Modern Swans.” She is an annual guest at Marie Claire's Power Trip for women at the top of their given fields. Prior to her producing career, she served as an agent at ICM, where her work in the independent and international group revolved around the packaging, financing, and selling of independent films including: Tallulah, Results, The Intervention, Time Out of Mind, Sandcastle, The Overnight, Skeleton Twins, The One I Love, Infinitely Polar Bear, Stockholm, Pennsylvania, and People, Places, Things. She began her career at The Mark Gordon Company, before working at Automatik and IM Global under Brian Kavanaugh-Jones as a creative and production executive. Ms. Saks is a graduate of Wake Forest University where she received her degree in History

We Talk About: Highlights and lowlights Learning as you go Deciding how you want to raise money What the process entails Selling the best parts of yourself and your business   Resources: Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc   Show Notes: The world of investing can be scary, but it doesn't have to be. It can seem daunting at first, when you don't feel like you know where to start. But guess what? Everyone starts at the same place! We're going to share a few tips to help you feel a little less like you're driving without headlights. Build your confidence with these starting points.

We Talk About: Building a strong team Empowering your people Leading by example Ditching the ego   Resources: Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc   Show Notes: Being a great leader is key to running a successful business. Just facts. The good news is that leadership skills can be learned, both in advance and in the trenches. Sometimes learning things the hard way is the best way, but it doesn't hurt to get some advice from people who've been there. We're going to look at some leadership tips that could shave years off the learning curve for you and the success of your project.

We Talk About: Raissa's story Taking a branding decision from idea to implementation Stepping forward through failure Leading with love and care Three life lessons   Resources: Follow Raissa: @raissagerona Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc Show Notes: It takes a lot to build a good brand. No matter what your business is, if you can tap into what makes your brand stand out and take on a meaning beyond itself, you will see massive success. As the Chief Brand Officer of REVOLVE, Raissa has taken social branding to another level. She shares what it takes to build a brand that resonates beyond itself, how to get over the fear of taking bold action, and learning to lead a team with love. There is so much to learn from her.   Question Highlights:   Can you tell me a bit about your story? How do you know what idea you want to move forward with? How do you continue to move forward even if you fail? How do you lead a team with care? How do you not take things personally in business? What three lessons do you want to leave to your daughter?     Guest Bio: Raissa Gerona is the Chief Brand Officer at REVOLVE and co-founder of Alliance Apparel. Leading the REVOLVE Brand Marketing team, Raissa Gerona spearheads the company's unparalleled influencer marketing strategy, bringing the REVOLVE brand to life with social media activations and events. In 2010, Gerona co-founded Lovers + Friends, the first in-house brand to be brought under the Alliance Apparel umbrella in 2013, and is now one of REVOLVE's top-selling brands. Gerona continues to build REVOLVE's brand awareness, lead experiential marketing campaigns and strategy to ensure it is at the forefront of contemporary fashion for savvy millennial and Generation Z consumers.

We Talk About: Highlights and lowlights The traits that make up a good leader Trusting your employees Being approachable Acknowledging your team   Resources: Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc   Show Notes: Leadership is hard, especially when it doesn't come naturally to you. But even the most natural leaders still have things to learn. Whether you have to cultivate those traits or lean into your natural tendencies, it's important to understand what makes a good leader so that you can always be improving.

We Talk About: Focusing on the human side of business How to give hard feedback The importance of giving timely criticism How to receive hard feedback   Resources: Read: “Radical Candor” Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc   Show Notes: People say that feedback is a gift, and while that's true, it can be difficult to give constructive criticism without feeling like a jerk – and just as hard to receive it without taking offense. Creating an environment where people feel comfortable giving and receiving feedback is an essential part of creating a positive company culture. Brit shares some of the tips and tricks she's picked up while building brands within the Feel-Good Company.

We Talk About: Having to pivot through COVID Getting back to live events Launching a physical product Discovering the new normal   Resources: createcultivate.com Instagram: @createcultivate Instagram: @jaclynrjohnson LIsten: @workparty Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc   Show Notes: Jaclyn Johnson is a force to be reckoned with. She's the founder of Create & Cultivate, a curated event to support ambitious women. She's also the host of her own podcast, “Work Party.” Like many businesses this past year, she had to pivot to keep the brand going, and they made it look easy. We talk about what it was like running a company through all of that, from launching a physical product line to offering online courses.   Question Highlights: How did you pivot through COVID? What are you personally enjoying the most right now? How did you launch a physical product line from scratch? What's the best advice you've given or been given? What are you excited for next?   Guest Bio: Jaclyn Johnson is a powerhouse entrepreneur, by the time she was 28, Johnson had sold her first business, (No Subject), and launched her second multimillion dollar company, Create & Cultivate, which sold a majority stake to Corridor Capital in 2020. To date, she has had two seven-figure exits. Johnson recognized a gap in conversations, resources, events, and community for female, millennial entrepreneurs and responded with a solution: Create & Cultivate, the wildly popular media platform and nationwide conference. In the process, Jaclyn's own work-life philosophy built on the cornerstones of female empowerment, hustling hard, and innovation and propelled her voice to the forefront of the discussion of workplace equality. A graduate of NYU, Johnson's trajectory has been skyrocketing since she founded (No Subject) in 2010. With the launch of Create & Cultivate in 2012, she gained global visibility. Six years later, Create & Cultivate is bigger than ever, with hundreds of thousands of followers and attendees, and over 75 events held to date. The conference has landed major cities around the country and boasts sponsors that include top Fortune 500 companies like Amazon, LinkedIn, QuickBooks and Microsoft, to the buzziest brand names like Laura Mercier, LaCroix, Clinique, Chandon, Urban Outfitters, and more. Past speakers and panelists include the biggest celebs and CEOs like Kim Kardashian West, Chelsea Handler, Jessica Alba, Chrissy Teigen, Gloria Steinem, Issa Rae, Nicole Richie, and front-runners in fashion, technology, design, and business. Named one of Forbes' “30 Under 30,” an Adweek Disruptor and profiled in “Fast Company,” “The LA Times,” “Entrepreneur,” and more, Johnson has earned her way to the frontlines of a workplace revolution and at a time when agents of change are flexing real influence.

We Talk About: How your network is an asset Using your network effectively Dialing in your questions Getting people's opinions   Resources: Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc   Show Notes: Your network is SO powerful. Even if you think you don't have a large network, you have to remember that your network isn't limited to your current social circle. You're connected to people through social networks and, if you use those platforms correctly, you can connect to anyone. Let's explore how to tap into the power of your network, in the best way possible, while respecting people's time and energy.

We Talk About: Taking the leap and finding out what you're meant to do Using every opportunity as a stepping stone The misconceptions of branding Exposing yourself to new people and ideas The importance of self-awareness   Resources: abigidea.com Instagram: @abigidea_ Instagram: @loria91 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lori-abichandani Read: “Setting the Table” Read: “Big Magic” Read: “Tiny Beautiful Things” Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc   Show Notes: Lori Abichandani is the founder and brand strategist for A Big Idea: a badass creative and branding marketing agency that is building some of the coolest brands today. The story of how she got to where she is today is so relatable and you'll be sure to find it motivating – especially if you're working in a job right now and not sure what comes next.    Question Highlights: Can you tell us about your career experience, background, and how you got to where you are today? What got you to quit your job and find what you were meant to do? How do you approach working with clients? What are you doing to find your ideal clients? What books do you recommend?   Guest Bio: Lori is an idealist, brand builder, writer, and connector. She's the founder of A Big Idea: a home for thoughtful brand building and a creative launchpad for consumer brands and founders who care deeply. She spent a decade working in marketing with large brands such as MasterCard, Nielsen, Facebook, Snapchat, and Yelp, before venturing out to help bring new, culture-shifting ideas to life. On a mission to help brands leave things better than they found them, she's proud to have had her work featured by “Business Insider,” “Thrive Global,” “Create & Cultivate,” and more. An East Coast transplant, she lives in LA where she spends her time thinking about the future of work, daily wellbeing, and her next great meal.