HerHustle

Check out @herhustle.podcast on insta for this episode's chapter notes!Zuleyka Strasner is the Founder and CEO of Zero, the first 100% plastic-free online grocery store (@zerogrocery_ and www.zerogrocery.com)… use the code HERHUSTLE for one month FREE membership. Zuleyka takes us through the early stages of Zero, where she growth hacked her way into 100+ people’s homes and became their personal shopper, delivering groceries and replacing everyday items with ones that were plastic free. Paired with Zuleyka’s Venture Capital experience, this early user research grounded Zero in data about how people operate at home and how to change customer habits. Flash forward through 283 pitch meetings, Zero is now the fastest growing sustainable online store and Zuleyka’s team is not stopping until every American has the option to shop plastic-free at their chosen price point. Cookies in glass jars? Wax-paper wrapped cheese? Bamboo and banana leaves as packaging? We are here for it all and so should you be-- global plastic usage is damaging out planet and our health, and Zero is one way to start reducing your plastic footprint. This is Episode 16 with Zuleyka Strasner and Zero is Her Hustle!

Check out @herhustle.podcast on insta for this episode's chapter notes!Cherie Hoeger is the Founder and CEO of Saalt (www.saaltco.com | @saaltco), a certified B-Corp company that creates medical-grade, sustainable menstrual cups. Did you know that 1 menstruator uses over 11,000 disposables in their life? That it takes tampons longer to degrade than the life span of the person who wears them? Cherie's life mission is to make period care sustainable and convenient for the modern user, as well as provide health education to girls and women in developing nations. This episode touches upon how Saalt's brand and marketing strategy is bold and powerful, how Cherie pitched her way into stores like Target, and their social impact work around the world. Let's talk about periods!This is Episode 15 with Cherie Hoeger and Saalt is Her Hustle!

Check out @herhustle.podcast on insta for this episode’s chapter notes!Sunny Wu is the Founder of ourCommonplace (@ourcommonplace.co), an ethical and sustainable online marketplace where consumers can shop their values. Sunny always knew she wanted to start a business and began side-hustling with Sunnies Eyewear, then worked in corporate fashion, and has since launched ourCommonplace live! Not only does Sunny empower other clothing brands to uphold the ethical practices of the UN’s sustainable development goals, but also shares how consumers can shift their purchasing habits to become more “fashion forward”. Sunny’s story— from picking what to major in, to bootstrapping and building her website from the ground up— is one of passion, perseverance, and a lot of fun. Use the code HERHUSTLE for 10% at www.ourcommonplace.coThis is Episode 14 with Sunny Wu and ourCommonplace is Her Hustle!

Check out @herhustle.podcast on insta for a giveaway and this episode's chapter notes!TW: Suicide, mental healthJulia Broglie is the Founder and CEO of BroglieBox (@thebrogliebox) (http://www.brogliebox.com), a wellness company that delivers curated care packages that focus on various aspects of mental health, including anxiety, grief, or stress. BroglieBox shipped their first box in 2018 and since then, they have adapted their subscription model, produced an entire magazine collection, and continued to open up the conversation surrounding mental health. Julia started her career as a chemical engineer and she speaks with compassion and expertise about scientific research, the box curation process, and her personal mental health journey.Use the code HERHUSTLE for 10% off at http://www.brogliebox.com and check out @herhustle.podcast for a GIVEAWAY!!This is Episode 13 with Julia Broglie and BroglieBox is Her Hustle!Referenced in the episode:Giveaway Box: https://brogliebox.com/collections/shop-our-boxes/products/student-boxTime Management Cube: https://brogliebox.com/products/stress-less

Check out @herhustle.podcast on insta for this episode's chapter notes!Anna Gabriella Casalme is the Founder and CEO of Novelly, an ed-tech startup reimagining civic engagement through their mobile app. Anna believes in the power of stories to spark discussion about social issues, and she has seen the impact first hand through Novelly’s work with middle- and high-school students. With the original plan to go into medicine, Anna studied Human Biology with a focus on design-thinking at Stanford’s d.school. However, she pivoted after her masters program and received a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to launch Novelly! Anna is an incredible speaker and she shares so much about the ed-tech industry, how to build a diversified funding portfolio, and what it means to be a CEO. For college students interested in discussing social issues with high-schoolers, please check out: https://www.novelly.org/open-positions.This is Episode 12 with Anna Gabriella Casalme and Novelly is Her Hustle!

Check out @herhustle.podcast on insta for this episode's chapter notes!Helen Lee and Rachel Lee are the co-founders of PRISM (@prism.bags & the prismbrand.com). An idea born out of their travels campaigning across America—hauling both heavy backpacks and professional bags for their meetings at the congressional floor, all while fighting the Pink Tax (and that’s all while they were still in college!)— PRISM creates durable, sustainable, and stylish bags. As twin sisters, Helen and Rachel have always dreamt big together and while both working other jobs, they’ve launched PRISM with the mission to empower women. Listen for advice about how to integrate your values into every single business, how to overcome feelings of imposter syndrome, and why negotiation is the skill you need to develop early on.This is Episode 11 with Helen and Rachel Lee and PRISM is their Hustle!

Check out @herhustle.podcast on insta for this episode's chapter notes!Mica Le John is the Co-Founder and CEO of 2SWIM, a social messaging platform with an emphasis on close connections and private communities. 2SWIM will soon be open to everyone but is currently for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and womxn-centric communities. Think of it as a new way of digital connection where members can connect with like-minded, open, and empathetic individuals. Mica is a jack-of-all trades: in addition to leading the 2SWIM team, she is also currently teaching feminism to girls in China, mentoring youth interested in the tech space, and writing her own book! In this episode, we learn how Mica uses organization to thrive, how being confident in herself helped her create the life she wanted, and how 2SWIM is transforming the social media space in order to create inclusive communities for all.This is Mica Le John and 2SWIM is Her Hustle!

Check out @herhustle.podcast on insta for this episode's chapter notes!Charlie Grosso is the Founder and Executive Director of Hello Future (https://www.hellofuture.io/ & @_hellofuture), an NGO providing digital literacy skills to refugee youth. The assumption that people nowadays are all technologically savvy does not always extend to the Middle East where there are larger refugee communities. After moving to Istanbul in 2016, Charlie did not think that an educational nonprofit and all the impact Hello Future has made would be in her path. This episode reminds us of the "false pretense of borders" that regulate the anti-immigrant climate we currently live in; Charlie advocates for a global community, and with Hello Future, she is transforming the refugee experience. And, listen for advice about raising funds as a nonprofit organization!This is Episode 9 with Charlie Grosso and Hello Future is Her Hustle!

Check out @herhustle.podcast on insta for this episode's chapter notes!Ezinne Iroanya-Adeoye is the Founder of SKNMUSE (@Sknmuse), a body-care brand that empowers black women through luxurious body-butters, balms, and oils. Growing up in Nigeria, with a hair-salon-owner mother and a holistic healer grandmother, hand-made beauty remedies have always been part of Ezinne's life. After spending time at Lancôme and Dior, Ezinne launched SKNMUSE from her kitchen with the vision to build a luxury beauty house, especially for black women. This episode touches on SKNMUSE's branding, advocating for diversity in the beauty industry, and how Ezinne has grown her company from the incredible one-woman show it started out as to today. Use the promo code HerHustle for a special discount at https://sknmuse.com/!This is Episode 8 with Ezinne Iroanya-Adeoye and SKNMUSE is Her Hustle!

Check out @herhustle.podcast on insta for this episode's chapter notes!Grace Park is the Founder and CEO of Nuleep (@nuleep), an online job search platform designed for millennials that connects job seekers with companies based on mutual values. When Grace first graduated into a recession, she applied to over 150 jobs in the span of a month. She credits her strategic resume skills for landing her first role at Disney and after over 10 years in entertainment and finance, Grace founded Nuleep for today's market of job seekers. We learn about how Grace sources mentorship, her SaaS startup's competitive edge, and how to search for a job during the pandemic... if you want to network with companies during Covid-19, join Grace at Nuleep Wednesdays' speaker series: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nuleepThis is Episode 7 with Grace Park and Nuleep is Her Hustle!

Check out @herhustle.podcast on insta for this episode's chapter notes!Samantha Pantazopoulos the Founder and CEO of Vizer (@vizerapp), a mobile app that rewards users for working out by donating meals to food banks across America. Sam wrestled with the idea of starting her own venture out of college. During a job interview, when she was asked, "Why aren't you launching Vizer?", Sam knew it was time to combine her passions for health and social good in her own business. From when Vizer launched its app in 2019, to when it brought on its first restaurant partner, this episode touches upon all the breakthrough, celebratory, and learning moments Sam has had with her team.This is Episode 6 with Sam Pantazopoulos and Vizer is Her Hustle!

Check out @herhustle.podcast on insta for this episode's chapter notes!Erikan Obotetukudo is the Founder and Executive Producer at KIN (@welcome_kin), a production studio that helps leaders establish their global brands and stories across social media, films, and events. This episode left us feeling more assured and empowered than any motivational talk ever could-- Erikan's internationally-focused and ambitious sense of self shines through her stories about being a female and Black founder, public speaking at events, and knowing your worth. Erikan is here to redefine the #next100years.This is Episode 5 with Erikan Obotetukudo and KIN is Her Hustle!

Check out @herhustle.podcast on insta for this episode's chapter notes!Laura D’Asaro is the Founder and CEO of Chirps (@eatchirps), a company that creates food products, such as chips and protein powders, from cricket flour. Chirps’ mission to make “eating insects mainstream” started when Laura was studying abroad in Africa. In Tanzania, she tried fried caterpillars; in Uganda, she sampled grasshoppers; and now, in America, she is leading the sustainable food industry with the tagline “EAT BUGS.” We speak with Laura about her journey into social entrepreneurship, from starting a philanthropic lemonade stand at age 15 to raising over a million dollars on Shark Tank for her business.This is Episode 4 with Laura D’Asaro and Chirps is Her Hustle!

Katrina Frye is the Founder and Lead Consultant of Mischief Managed, an LA-based business development company for artists. Ever since her first encounter with film photography in high-school, Katrina has made it her mission to reconcile the roles of artist and entrepreneur. In this episode, she opens up about becoming a leader, the sacrifices she has made as a founder, and proving yourself to others once you’re in the room. This is Episode 3 with Katrina Frye and Mischief Managed is Her Hustle!

Laura Wittig is the Founder and CEO of Brightly (@brightly.eco), a discovery platform that combines content, shopping, and a community for eco-conscious & ethical consumers. We speak with her about transitioning from the corporate worlds of Amazon, Google, and Adobe into startup land, challenges as a female founder, and tips on how to live an eco-conscious lifestyle. This is Episode 1 with Laura Wittig and Brightly is Her Hustle!

Vanessa Castañeda Gill is the Founder and CEO of Social Cipher (www.socialciphergame.com). Vanessa works with her team to create story-driven video games that give autistic youth a safe, accessible, and empowering space to apply social skills. On this episode, Vanessa opens up about the challenges of being a female founder, the importance of having supportive co-founders and friends, and tips on how to stand up and stay true to yourself.This is Episode 2 with Vanessa Castañeda Gill and Social Cipher is Her Hustle!

Hey Hustlers! We're two ambitious college gals who want to change the world. This podcast is our way of forming a community with like-minded women who are eager to do the same. The best part? By listening, you're engaging with a wide range of successful female entrepreneurs that are fine-tuning their advice for our age group. We're all on this journey together, so follow @herhustle.podcast on Instagram to share your feedback and join the community of mentors and mentees. This podcast is our hustle, and we hope to inspire one in you too :)