The Female Founder

In the last episode of Season 1 of The Female Founder Podcast, Rachel Sipplerley recaps her top favorite episodes of the season and shares a mini life update. The Top 10 List 1. #41 Holy Shift with Suzy Batiz 2. #57 Viral Video with this is Virgina Kerr 3. #8 Get Ready for Retail with Michelle Petri 4. #35 Perfecting your Pitch with Kara Sewell5. #3: Perfection is the Enemy of Profit with Rachel Kuhr6. #33 Athlete Mindset with Peyton Mabry 7. #11: Why you need Killer Content and Viral Videos with Klearcut Media (Also See #24 New Media you need to Make Your Business Boom: Jodi Hastings & Shelly Slater)8. #34 Pivot Don't Pause w/ Aly DeNardo 9. #52 Human Rights with Leah Fraizer10. #19: The Numbers you need to know with Alex HalbardierHonorable Mentions: ✧ #58: Branding with a Bang with Rooshy Roy✧ #23: Motherhood in Entrepreneurship with Carolyn Philips ✧ #31: A Worthy Cause with Melissa Ice✧ #10 The Influencer Edit with Karis Rennee and Trey Stewart ✧ #36 Lockered and Loaded with Travis Hollman For questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

Dr Tiffany Woodus was recently awarded as "Best Physician" by Dallas Weekly for 2020. She also was nominated as a "Mom Approved Doc" by her patients for DFW Child Magazine in 2016, 2017 and 2019. Today, Rachel Sipperley has her on to discuss prenatal care and disparities in healthcare for women of color. What you will learn in this episode ✧ Eastern medicine trends that are contributing to a better birthing experience ✧ New recommendations for pregnant patients during COVID-19✧ Statistics for black maternal healthcare and outcomes Tangible Tips✧ Roles in the birthing process and the team that's required for childbirth ✧ Centering: Group prenatal care and how to utilize it during your pregnancy ✧ Specific tips and tricks to help black and brown women navigate the healthcare system and what questions they should ask their provider when planning their healthcare ✧ How to do due diligence on your healthcare provider and validate their credentials Recommended Resources ✧ https://healthinherhue.com/✧ http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/ More about Dr Tiffany Woodus Dr. Tiffany Woodus, a women's health advocate, established Woodus Obstetrics & Gynecology to further her commitment to provide ALL women with the rights, respect and resources necessary to thrive in every aspect of their healthcare. Dr. Tiffany Woodus has over 10 years of experience in healthcare. She completed a Doctor of Medicine degree from The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 2006. Subsequently, she completed an internship and residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW)/Parkland Health & Hospital System in 2010. During her tenure here, Dr. Woodus was awarded with such accolades as distinguished teaching awards. She is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology. After completing training, Dr. Woodus continued at UTSW as an Assistant Professor in Obstetrics & Gynecology where she participated on various residency & policy development committees.Dr. Woodus also was the recipient of numerous PACT awards while at UTSW. This recognition is given to individuals who have demonstrated the highest level of care and service to patients. Following her tenure at UTSW, Dr. Woodus served as an Ob Hospitalist at Baylor Scott & White Frisco Medical Center where she currently remains on staff.Dr. Woodus is loved and respected by her patients who nominated her as a Mom Approved Doc in 2016, 2017, & 2019 in DFW Child magazine. Dr. Woodus is involved in numerous civic and social organizations in the DFW area. In her spare time, Dr. Woodus enjoys spending time with her husband of 9 years and 3 children, a 6 year old daughter and 3 year old twins. You can learn more, connect and follow along with Dr Woodus here:http://instagram.com/docwoodushttps://www.facebook.com/docwoodushttps://woodusobgyn.com/For Products Featured on Today's Show: Use code FF20 for 20% off first order at https://aavrani.com/For questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

Noelle Randall went from living in her parents basement after a foreclosure to making $2 MILLION annually as a real estate investment mogul and entrepreneur with multiple streams of income. Today, Rachel Sipperley interviews her to discover the tricks of the trade and how you can begin investing in real estate. What you will learn in this episode ✧ How Noelle learned to recognize a property problem and launch a business out of helping customers avoid foreclosure on their properties ✧ How to utilize airbnb to maximize rental income and other revenue streams for real estate investing✧ Noelle's mantra of “learn - do - teach” and how it can help you make more money faster every step of the wayTangible Tips✧ What amenities and features landlords should look for to make the ideal airbnb investment property for long term and short term tenants ✧ The COVID impact on real estate investing and everything you need to know about what to do moving forward ✧ Learn how to passively invest in real estate through equity crowdfundingRecommended Resources ✧ Nuurez.com ✧ Noellesfreetraining.com More about Noelle Randall Noelle Randall is all about growth! She has been a thriving entrepreneur for over 20 years and is a successful real estate entrepreneur, renowned children's author, mentor, and speaker. Her real estate experience has been instrumental in her personal success, as well as, the success of countless professionals throughout the United States. As CEO of Noelle Randall Coaching, Noelle offers business opportunities for other entrepreneurs, allowing hundreds to create wealth and financial independence through her mentorship. She has also created the opportunity to become an owner of properties across the country and obtain passive income with her company Nuurez Inc. Through her work in Nuurez, Noelle is taking the home-sharing economy to the next level! She is also the Executive Director of the Marley Simms Foundation, a public non-profit organization dedicated to promoting children's literacy and whose mission is to advance the diversity of thought in children by providing access and awareness to books from diverse authors and discuss diverse topics. Noelle is the founder and president of FDR Horizon Enterprises, a private real estate equity firm and brand manager. The company owns a diverse portfolio of real estate and has created numerous profitable and top-selling brands, including her signature product Tea More Skinny (TeaMoreSkinny.com). Noelle is the co-founder of Bella J Hair (BellaJHair.com) the premier virgin hair extension brand and international hair and wig distributor. In addition to being a tenacious entrepreneur and businesswoman, Noelle considers herself a perpetual student, always learning and growing. Noelle proudly boasts two advanced degrees. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut in Urban Planning. She has a Master's degree in Economic Development from Penn State and most recently earned a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) from Baylor University.Noelle is also the proud mother of seven children, to whom she credits as her inspiration for every endeavor. You can learn more, connect and follow along with Noelle Randall here:IG - @noellerandallcoaching FB - @wwwinrealestate Youtube - NoelleRandall1https://noellerandall.com/For Products Featured on Today's Show: Use code FF20 for 20% off first order at https://aavrani.com/For questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

Courteney Reel was an entrepreneur, EIR for Tim Draper and Draper U University and helped raise a multi-million dollar venture capital fund with Portfolia, all before her 24th birthday. Recently leaving Silicon Valley to join Capital Factory Austin, Courteney is here with Rachel Sipperley to share advice on everything from launching an MVP, to building community amongst female entrepreneurs and investors. What you will learn in this episode ✧ What key quality Courteney says makes a great investor that she also admired when working with Tim Draper ✧ The key learnings Courteny discovered from raising a Venture Capital fund she wishes all founders had a chance to learn ✧ How to build enough traction to get funding even if you don't have a developed product yet and why investing off a napkin erra is gone. Tangible Tips✧ Understanding the equation: How to pitch to investors better and the biggest mistake founders make on their pitch deck✧ The real people you need to pitch to early on when fleshing out your idea ✧ The only key questions that you need to cover on your pitch deck ✧ How to play the VC game when raising money Recommended Resources ✧Theranos Documentary: https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/the-inventor-out-for-blood-in-silicon-valley✧How I built this: Airbnb Founders episode: https://www.npr.org/2020/08/12/901768355/how-i-built-resilience-brian-chesky-of-airbnb✧ Angels: https://www.amazon.com/Angel-Invest-Technology-Startups-Timeless-Investor/dp/0062560700✧ Venture Deals: https://www.amazon.com/Angel-Invest-Technology-Startups-Timeless-Investor/dp/0062560700For questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

Rachel and Stephanie share vulnerable conversation of their own experiences with mental health.For questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

Grant Gurtin is a 4 time founder and the youngest VC in his portfolio's history, investing in 25 unique startups to date. His focus has now shifted to full time investing and coaching other founders in his fund. Rachel Sipperley and Grant discuss changing trends for investing during COVID, What you will learn in this episode ✧ How Covid has accelerated deals and why investing looks different in 2020 compared to 2019✧ The number one reason startups fail and how founders can avoid this pitfall✧ The interesting way Grant is compiling insights for founders and portfolios to improve the startup ecosystem Tangible Tips✧ The importance of self reflection to learn lessons and improve ✧ When to pivot, pause, and persevere through the next funding round✧ Why founders self sabotage and how to stop itRecommended Resources ✧ Texas Startups: Fund + Accelerator: https://www.capitalfactory.com/More about Grant Gurtin and Beta BusinessGrant Gurtin is General Partner at Gurtin Ventures, an investor in early stage startups. The fund has invested in over 20 companies including Fight Camp, Swag.com, and XOR.ai. Grant also has experience as an entrepreneur. His first company Fanium was acquired by CBSSports in 2015. After leaving CBS, Grant co-founded Trend.io, a marketplace for social media influencers to connect with brands that want to promote their products.Beta Business provides the ultimate content for first time tech entrepreneurs. Information, interviews, and advice packed into a powerful few minutes to give you the knowledge needed to help you defy the odds. Podcast launching in 2021.You can learn more, connect and follow along with Grant here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantgurtinhttps://www.instagram.com/betabusinesspod/https://twitter.com/grantgurtinFor questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree Rooshy Roy is in the hot seat to tell you how she launched a skincare brand that exceeded $1M in sales to date, and is changing the way people think about beauty wellness through celebrating her Indian-American duality and identity. Rachel Sipperley and Rooshy discuss branding and rebranding, authentic beauty, and launching product to market in this insightful episode. What you will learn in this episode ✧ How intention and mission is paramount to building your brand and the creative way Aavrani is shifting the narrative for holistic skin care ✧ Discovering your why and how to implement your mission to your brand✧ The superpower of you intuition and how to keep the double edge sword at bay Tangible Tips✧ How to discover the secret sauce of your brand ✧ Ways to get national press without paying big bucks for a PR agency ✧ Clean beauty trends and inclusive skin care and Rooshy's favorite natural go to ingredientsMore about Rooshy Rooshy Roy is the Co-Founder & CEO of AAVRANI. As a first generation Indian-American, she would often make her own skincare with her mom, who showed Rooshy how to harness the power of raw ingredients—like turmeric and sweet almond oil—to maintain beautiful skin. As an adult searching for an easier way to access those Indian rituals, Rooshy was inspired to create her own brand. AAVRANI skincare unites India's ancient, all-natural approach with clinically-proven, modern-day elegance. Before launching the company in 2020, she worked in Finance at Goldman Sachs and Warburg Pincus. Rooshy went to Indiana University and graduated with an MBA from Wharton in 2019. She is a 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree in the Retail & E-Commerce category.Like the dualities that exist within us, the AAVRANI brand unites two worlds: India's ancient, handcrafted approach and clinically-proven, modern-day elegance. Real beauty starts with celebrating our whole selves, unleashing power and radiance from within. In Hindi, “rani” means “queen”, which inspired our name, AAVRANI. Our mission is to encourage us all to feel proud & confident in our skin and in ourselves—not despite our differences, but because of them.You can learn more, connect and follow along with Rooshy here:https://aavrani.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rooshy/www.instagram.com/AAVRANI www.instagram.com/rooshyroyFor questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

Virginia Kerr exploded with viral videos gaining nearly 750 THOUSAND followers in under a year and is recognized as a Tik Tok Top Talent, marketing coach, and creative influencer. This week Rachel Sipperley and Virginia are getting down to details with the Content QUEEN and sharing a vulnerable conversation on failure, perseverance, and mindset for startups, small business owners, and brands alike. As always this episode is LOADED WITH valuable insight for the new wave of social media video. What you will learn in this episode ✧ Virginia's story of turning failure into opportunity ✧ What equipment you need to create great videos for social media✧ How to create organic, custom content and stop copying other people✧ How to make a video go viral Tangible Tips✧ Changes in Instagram and Tik Tok algorithms that you need to know to maximize your engagement and exposure ✧ Virginia's top 3 tips for creating reels✧ How to edit your videos and the toolsets you need in and outside of the social appsRecommended Resources ✧ Virginia's Favorite $29 ring light https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Temperature-3200K-5600K-Smartphone-Photography/dp/B07QM76BF6Video leap : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/videoleap-video-editor-maker/id1255135442More about Virginia HI! I'M VIRGINIAI'm Virginia Kerr. I started this business because I saw a gap between online business owners with killer products and services….and a video content marketing plan to help them attract the right people to use those killer products and services.I'm bridging that gap with templates and simple systems to help you use video to attract more clients.Your story and personality are what set you apart from everyone else in your industry. You can't afford to wait!I believe in jumping right in with a content plan and helping you refine the process and on camera presence as you build your brand and learn more about your ideal client.I've been in the TV and video industry for more than 20 years. Four TV newsrooms, hundreds of videos, blogs and podcasts later, I became a top leader in an award-winning network marketing company. I also created, produced and hosted a top rated TV show featuring people just like you. People who help others with their unique gifts.As a video coach, I help people play to their strengths and their “isms” the little things that make them- them! It's not about a script and looking perfect… it's about being you and connecting with the person watching with the right content. You can learn more, connect and follow along with Virginia here:https://thisisvirginiakerr.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/thisisvirginiakerrFor questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

Regardless if you are a business veteran or new grad on your first job - Rachel Sipperley and Jennifer Worrell Jeanneret are bringing it back to the basics and sharing secrets for success no matter what industry you are in. What you will learn in this episode ✧ How to create rapport and establish your professionalism in any industry ✧ The importance of being an other-focused person ✧ How to active listen the right way ensure expectation alignment between all team membersTangible Tips✧ What to do when you can't make a deadline to still impress your boss ✧ Ways to incentivize an intern team and create mutually beneficial internship programs✧ How to find joy in every situation Recommended Resources ✧ Happiness is a Serious Problem by Dennis Prager (book)https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Is-Serious-Problem-audiobook/dp/B003JJEGNG/✧ One Minute Manager https://www.amazon.com/New-One-Minute-Manager-Manager-updated/dp/8172234996/✧ Imago Theory: Getting the Love you Want (book)https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Love-You-Want-Anniversary/dp/0805087001More about Jennifer Jennifer Worrell Jeanneret is a luxury design and merchandising professional with a passion for quality, beauty, and the next generation. Jennifer worked for Neiman Marcus for nearly 9 years, where she grew from Assistant Buyer for the Beauty division online to a Business Lead for the Product Information Management (PIM) system that as part of a full Oracle-suite implementation. Jennifer acquired her Master's degree from Colorado State University. Her thesis work took her to the titans of luxury in both the United States and Italy, where she studied brand management strategies during global crisis and hand-craftsmanship. Jennifer is currently and Instructor and Internship Coordinator for the Department of Design and Merchandising at Colorado State University. Her passion is to prepare the next generation of design and merchandising professionals for what the industry is really like, not what they imagine it to be. Jennifer consults with industry leaders in luxury beauty, product development, and local manufacturing. She is a winning Fashion Scholarship Fund mentor, and launched the first-ever virtual CSU fashion show in spring 2020 in the wake of COVID-19. She is recently married and loving it!You can learn more, connect and follow along with Jennifer here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/genwhirl/www.instagram.com/jennjeanneretFor Products Featured On Today's Show www.azlo.com/femalefounderFor questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

This week Rachel Sipperley joins Scott Christiansen in a discussion of legal issues that challenge startups and how to resolve them in a practical cost-effective way. Learn some of the biggest issues facing startups and how to resolve them before they tank your company. What you will learn in this episode ✧ How to make sure you and your cofounder don't wind up stuck together if things don't work out✧ What investors will expect when they look at your legal docs✧ How much of the legal docs do you “really” need to read and understand✧ How to pick a the right lawyer for your business Tangible Tips✧ How to form an LLC on your own without creating an issue later✧ When to spend money with a lawyer✧ Key issues to make sure you get right in your entity structureRecommended Resources ✧ Venture Deals-https://www.amazon.com/Venture-Deals-Smarter-Lawyer-Capitalist/dp/1118443616To follow and connect with Scott you can find him here: www.instagram.com/startuplawyertx www.crcounsel.com Or send an email to scott@crcounsel.com or, heaven forbid, call at 214.924.9215. More about ScottThe greatest compliment I get is when someone says “I can't believe you are a lawyer”. I work with startup and privately held companies through the entire life cycle from formation, funding, operation and ultimately a successful exit (hopefully). I have worked in a big firm, as the general counsel for Lehman Brothers' private equity group and in my own firm (in different iterations). In all of those roles my singular focus has been business transactions.I have discovered a few things along the way, the most important of which is that I only work with people I like and that usually means a good sense of humor and passion for what you do. As a result, I am not a fit for everyone (my wife will be more than happy to tell you how difficult I can be).I have been a corporate lawyer for over 20 years. During that time I have worked through the dot.com bubble and the financial crisis (actually had a really expensive front-row seat with Lehman Brothers). In between there were a lot of successes. The tough times were likely more valuable than all of the successful times in between. Lots of people can generate documents quickly and cheaply, but knowing and understanding what can (and probably will) go wrong during your business venture can only be earned through gray hair (although some of the color and loss of hair is from my three daughters, I must admit).I have all the legal stuff you are supposed to be impressed with as well. I went to Montana State University for a Mechanical Engineering Degree (yes I can do math) then drove my pickup to Malibu California to Pepperdine University School of Law (yes you can study by the beach). When I went to law school the plan was to go back to Montana and work as a general attorney or district attorney in a small town. Five minutes into my Corporations class with Professor Kerr I was completely hooked on corporate work and my entire mindset shifted to working with entrepreneurs. I was on the law review and national moot court team which is really only impressive to other law geeks and my parents, but was required to get a job so I nerded out. I moved to the Dallas area right after graduation in 1997 to the joy of thirty plus days of 100 degree heat and the bar exam. I stayed and have called the area home since. I worked for Winstead Sechrest & Minick which at the time was a 350 plus lawyer firm. At Winstead I learned how to be not only a lawyer, but to consider things from a business perspective (thank you for that life skill).I took a job as general counsel for the private equity group with Lehman Brothers (because what could go wrong at a giant investment bank) in 2005. While I was there the business grew exponentially and scaled its operation across the globe. We invested institutional capital in private equity and venture capital funds so I was able to see the best and brightest investors in the world at work every day. Following the bankruptcy and the 18 hour days in total chaos I stayed for a few years before I decided to do what I really love which is working with entrepreneurs that put everything on the line for their companies. Nothing is more inspiring or humbling than working with these amazing people.For questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

This week Rachel Sipperley joins fellow founder Criag Lewis of Gig Wage in a panel discussion on acquiring funding for startups for UTD's entrepreneurship program moderated by Leah Frazier. Hear golden nuggets for success from two founders that have raised millions for their startups! What you will learn in this episode ✧ How to attract investors✧ What documentation and information you need to prepare for pitches✧ The spiritual significance to entrepreneurship ✧ Tangible Tips✧ How to make a pitch deck✧ What other attachments to include with your deck✧ How to price each series round for your raises To follow and connect with Craig and Leah you can find them here: Craig J. Lewis:Instagram: www.instagram.com/craigjlewisTwitter: www.twitter.com/CraigJamalLewisLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrfutureofwork/Leah Frazier:www.instagram.com/theleahfrazierwww.instagram.com/thinkthreemediawww.thinkthreemedia.com More about Craig and the GigwageBorn and raised in North Texas, Craig J. Lewis is the Founder and CEO of Gig Wage, a venture capital backed technology startup, that's raised millions to build modern payment tools for the future of work. In an industry where forward thinking is a rarity, Craig's vision for innovation has pushed an antiquated industry to modernize by designing a service that meets the demand of on-demand workforces. “Simple. Fast. Easy.” As a North Garland High School alum he went on to graduate in 2004 as a B.A. recipient in Communication, with a Minor in Marketing at Morehead State University. From there he would go on to become a Professional Basketball player across Europe, until returning stateside and becoming an expert in payroll technology, selling over $10 million in payroll related software for the likes of ADP and others.Prior to building Gig Wage, in 2012, Craig became the Chief Strategy Officer of Kairos, a venture backed facial recognition/emotion detection startup that has received much success, such as being named one of the “Top 20 Startups” by The Wall Street Journal, and was selected to participate in the first ever Morgan Stanley Multicultural Innovation Lab, and reaching a 130M valuation. Always relentless and unyielding, he transitioned his experience raising money in Silicon Valley to founding Gig Wage, in Dallas, TX. Gig Wage, a tech industry leader, is designed to meet the demands of the future workforce and well positioned to scale. In 2018, Steve Case (Founder of AOL) and his Revolution ROTR Venture Fund, invested in Gig Wage to help power the future of work.As a black tech entrepreneur with significant business and growth results throughout his career, he understands the importance of work ethic, teamwork, and the sacrifices required to accomplish the impossible. Embodying the motto, “go for it”, has been the creed which has propelled him. Notable accomplishments: authoring “The Sport of the Sales”, contributor to Forbes, The American Payroll Association, PayTech Magazine and Thomson Reuters, sitting on the boards of Visit Dallas, the Friends of Fair Park, Marketplace Risk, and is a Founding Member of Forbes' Dallas Business Council.As an evangelist of technology and its capacity for wealth creation and therefore its ability to improve lives, Craig's ultimate mission is to help millions of businesses and everyday people in the gig-economy by providing innovative software, unique business models, and a path to financial success. Craig is unabashedly committed to building this legacy for his family, wife, and his 4 beautiful children, while elevating the community around him through mentorship and growth.For questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

Leah is back in the hot seat for part 2 of the 1 year anniversary episode. Rachel Sipperley rants about the Cuties movie and child abuse issues in our country, Leah shares about how to get more PR for your brand and her new course for business owners. What you will learn in this episode The reason PR is an area you should spend funds on Ways to generate more PR for your business How one entrepreneur landed a placement in Cosmopolitan Magazine after taking Leah's courseRecommended Resources PRSA : https://www.prsa.org/https://www.newfriendsnewlife.org/Connect with Leah here: www.instagram.com/theleahfrazierwww.instagram.com/thinkthreemediawww.thinkthreemedia.com More about Leah and Think Three Media Leah Frazier is a 2-Time Emmy Award-Winning entrepreneur and was recognized as one of Dallas' most successful women for 2015. She is a multi-licensed attorney turned marketing and communications guru, who unapologetically left the practice of law to pursue her entrepreneurial ventures. In 2020, Leah was recognized byDallas Innovates As one of the Future 50 Leaders in Dallas-Fort Worth for tech,innovation and disruption and recently won the 2020 “Inno on Fire” award fromAmerican Inno'sNorth Texas Innomedia outlet, for her service to the startup, small business and entrepreneurial community.Leah has built a multi-faceted empire as an award-winning journalist, publicist, media personality, celebrity stylist, digital marketing expert, and in-demand consultant to notable brands. She has been honored as one of the best wardrobe stylists in Dallas, and recently led the styling initiatives for the Emmy and 5-TimeAddy Award-Winning #IAMUP campaign for the ABC TV affiliate, WFAA Channel 8.Leah is the CEO and proud owner of Think Three Media–a creative marketing and communications agency focused in the areas of content marketing, social media marketing, communications (specifically in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Landscape) and public relations services for brands spanning the industries of fashion, beauty, public speaking, the performing arts, food, lifestyle, and more.Her work has been featured and mentioned on Forbes, Vogue.com, NBC, CW, CBSLocal, Chase TV, Fox TV, Good Morning Texas, Haute Living Magazine, D Magazine,CEO Blog Nation, and many other outlets as an expert in fashion, PR and entrepreneurship. Leah has cultivated top-tier partnerships with Toyota, the DallasMavericks, Belk, Cantu Beauty, Marshall's, Via Spiga, Vogue, Brahmin, NeimanMarcus, Warner Bros., Shoedazzle, Yosi Samra Shoes, and more.Leah co-authored her first book in 2018,The Success Factor, which reached #1 as a Best Seller for Women and Business reads, and was also awarded an African-American Literary Award. She recently released her second co-authored title,Promise: A Global Women's Devotionalwhich recently became a bestseller as well.She is currently working on her third book to be released at the latter part of 2020.For questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

Episode Notes:On the one year anniversary episode of the female founder podcast Rachel Sipperley brings her friend and colleague Leah Fraizer, 2-time emmy award winning entrepreneur who was recognized as Dallas' most successful women in 2015. The ladies share a vulnerable conversation about the BLM movement and what white people need to know. What you will learn in this episode Ways that we can help fight and combat systemic racism in our culture How HR departments an create a culture of inclusion and diversity  The resources you need to have an open conversation with your friends and familyRecommended Resources White Fragility:https://www.amazon.com/White-Fragility-People-About-Racism/dp/0807047414/Why are all the black kids sitting together in the cafeteria:https://www.amazon.com/Black-Kids-Sitting-Together-Cafeteria/dp/0465091296How to argue with a racist:https://www.amazon.com/How-Argue-Racist-Science-Your/dp/1615196714The Hate You Give (movie and book)https://www.amazon.com/Hate-U-Give-Angie-Thomas/dp/0062498533/About Leah and the Think Three Media Leah Frazier is a 2-Time Emmy Award-Winning entrepreneur and was recognized as one of Dallas' most successful women for 2015. She is a multi-licensed attorney turned marketing and communications guru, who unapologetically left the practice of law to pursue her entrepreneurial ventures. In 2020, Leah was recognized byDallas Innovates As one of the Future 50 Leaders in Dallas-Fort Worth for tech,innovation and disruption and recently won the 2020 “Inno on Fire” award fromAmerican Inno'sNorth Texas Innomedia outlet, for her service to the startup, small business and entrepreneurial community.Leah has built a multi-faceted empire as an award-winning journalist, publicist,media personality, celebrity stylist, digital marketing expert, and in-demand consultant to notable brands. She has been honored as one of the best wardrobe stylists in Dallas, and recently led the styling initiatives for the Emmy and 5-TimeAddy Award-Winning #IAMUP campaign for the ABC TV affiliate, WFAA Channel 8.Leah is the CEO and proud owner of Think Three Media–a creative marketing and communications agency focused in the areas of content marketing, social media marketing, communications (specifically in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Landscape) and public relations services for brands spanning the industries of fashion, beauty, public speaking, the performing arts, food, lifestyle, and more.Her work has been featured and mentioned on Forbes, Vogue.com, NBC, CW, CBSLocal, Chase TV, Fox TV, Good Morning Texas, Haute Living Magazine, D Magazine,CEO Blog Nation, and many other outlets as an expert in fashion, PR and entrepreneurship. Leah has cultivated top-tier partnerships with Toyota, the DallasMavericks, Belk, Cantu Beauty, Marshall's, Via Spiga, Vogue, Brahmin, NeimanMarcus, Warner Bros., Shoedazzle, Yosi Samra Shoes, and more.Leah co-authored her first book in 2018,The Success Factor, which reached #1 as aBest Seller for Women and Business reads, and was also awarded an African-American Literary Award. She recently released her second co-authored title,Promise: A Global Women's Devotionalwhich recently became a best seller as well.She is currently working on her third book to be released at the latter part of 2020.For questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

Jimmy Ku is a San Francisco based VC that has helped hundreds of startups and raised over $330MM in capital for startups. This week he shares with Rachel Sipperley insider secrets for raising VC money and gives founders an approach to tackling their first raise the easy way. What you will learn in this episode The importance of preparing for your pitch before prospectingHow to select the correct investors to pitch to and how to get in front of themHow to determine how much money to raise for each round Tangible TipsHave a founder friend you can talk to and rely on for when Sh*t hits the fanThe two secrets for success Jimmy shares to getting your first investor to sign on and getting traction with you raise Calculation for valuation: how much is your company worth and how to figure it outRecommended Resources Pitch Book: https://pitchbook.com/NFX Signal: https://signal.nfx.com/loginCrunch Base: https://www.crunchbase.com/Tech Crunch: https://techcrunch.com/Angel List: https://angel.co/Sales Navigator on Linked In: https://blog.hubspot.com/sales/hidden-sales-navigator-featuresFundraising the easy way guide: https://docsend.com/view/jdspspucbcxyibxbAbout Jimmy and the BrandJimmy is currently the COO of MixerBox, a mobile entertainment startup with over 313 million downloads across its suite of applications and he is focused on continuing its growth trajectory. He is also a Venture Scout for Grishin Robotics and 10X Capital. Over the last few years, Jimmy has helped thousands of startups with their growth strategies and fundraising as an Advisor, Angel Investor, and GM of Fundraise Concierge at Atrium. He has helped founders raise over $330 million over the last 3 years.  You can learn more, connect and follow along with Jimmy here:LinkedInAngelListCrunchbaseFor questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

This week Rachel Sipperley chats with one of her closest advisers and angel investors, Devika Chand Dandona. The ladies catch up on how the pandemic is impacting startups, angel investing, and the letter with 12 words on wisdom Devika wrote to her 12 year old daughter that's relevant for startup founders. What you will learn in this episodeDevika's words of wisdom for her 13 year old daughter that were so timely for Rachel as well amidst the pandemic What Devika looks for when selecting founders and brands to back and work with Why communicating your needs is important and how to recognize the glamizoration of putting others first and stop it. Tangible TipsPush yourself to be constantly uncomfortable so you can find growth  How to redirect the stillness of the pandemic for self discovery Starting with self work and focusing inward for the betterment of the community as a whole About Devika and the Devi CollectiveDallasite Devika Chand-Dandona has made it her mission to help others by serving her community. Devika and her husband found success when they launched their investment company, Sanya holdings. At the time, the focus of the investments was multifamily properties throughout the United States. Since then, Sanya Holdings has expanded its focus to include start ups. Using today's advantages of social media and her background in design, Devika started Devi Collective where people can purchase the latest trends in fashion and beauty with a portion of every purchase going to different non profit organizations.Treating others with respect and serving with a positive mind make Devika the kind of woman others want to follow. By living and breathing her mission, Devika inspires others to use their time, influence and energy to give back and serve others. You can learn more, connect and follow along with Devika here:www.devicollective.comwww.instagram.com/itsdevikacwww.instagram.com/devi.collectiveFor questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

How did they raise 2 million in the middle of Covid?!? The women behind Spiritless never imagined their launch would coincide with a recession and global pandemic but that did not stop them from conducting over 100 virtual pitch meetings and nearly closing their seed round. Discover with Rachel Sipperley the art of virtual fundraising and what it's like to pursue and pitch potential investors—entirely onlineWhat you will learn in this episode Maximizing opportunities on zoom calls How to set up your deck and numbers when your product has no real competitor Distribution trends on the rise in a post pandemic culture Tangible Tips How to select co-founders and build your team the right wayHow to determine your cap on first raise How to make a meaningful product pitch when you can't meet in person More about Lauren, Lexie, and the Spiritless brand Slated to launch in Fall 2020, Spiritless Kentucky 74 is a distilled non-alcoholic spirit crafted for your favorite bourbon cocktails created in Louisville, KY by co-founders Lauren Chitwood, Abbey Ferguson, and Lexie Larsen. After noticing a gap in the beverage market for cocktail lovers who want to enjoy a night out (or in) with less alcohol, the trio came up with the concept for Spiritless — designed to be used as a delicious option to go booze-free or to lower the ABV in mixed drinks. Kentucky 74's advanced, innovative formulation process starts by blending their own high-proof, intensely flavored, rapidly aged spirit before undergoing distillation in a unique method which removes all but .5% or below of the alcohol (the same ABV as kombucha). The result is a non-alcoholic spirit, amber in color and underpinned by notes of caramel, vanilla, and oak. With Kentucky 74, consumers can enjoy their favorite cocktail completely Spiritless, or with a lower ABV by going halfsies with bourbon. While the team is launching Kentucky 74 as their first product, they are passionate about scaling their business to provide a comprehensive line of high-quality Spiritless solutions to the beverage world. The Spiritless team can envision the day that any consumer can walk into any bar, choose a cocktail, and #orderitspiritless.About Lauren Chitwood, CEOLauren Chitwood is an entrepreneur and award-winning brand evangelist. Not content to rest on her laurels — or to rest, period — her combination of head-in-the-clouds creativity and boots-on-the-ground guts have earned Lauren a reputation for being nimble, innovative and, above all else, a problem-solver.About Lexie Lancaster Larsen, COOLexie Lancaster Larsen is a Fifth-generation entrepreneur whose roots run deep within both manufacturing and production and bourbon. Passionate about building businesses from the ground up, Spiritless is the third female-founded company Lexie has had the opportunity to grow.You can learn more, connect and follow along with Spiritless here:www.spiritless.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/drinkspiritlessFacebook: www.facebook.com/drinkspiritlessFor questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

So you have an idea for an app…. Now what? How do you take your idea and turn it into a digital product? Learn from Jeff Francis, founder of Eno8, with Rachel Sipperley on how to increase your odds for success when launching a digital product What you will learn in this episode How to pick the proper tech stack for your needs The most common cause of project failure and how to prevent it Tangible Tips Why you should think of launching an MLP not a MVP When to recognize and avoid the V1 MonsterWhat is expected of a product owner role and how to use them to leverage your product visionClarifying what your true north and success is, in product and business Resourceshttps://svsg.co/how-to-choose-your-tech-stack/Google Design Sprints (https://www.gv.com/sprint/)Unique Ability Concept from Dan Sullivan: strategiccoach.com About Jeff and Eno8 Jeff Francis is a long-time entrepreneur and co-founder of Dallas-based digital product studio ENO8. Jeff and his business partner, Rishi Khanna, created ENO8 to empower companies of all sizes to design and develop innovative, impactful digital products. With over 18 years working with new startup companies, Jeff has a passion for creating and growing new businesses from the ground up. Jeff has developed a unique ability to assist companies with aligning technology product initiatives with real business outcomes.You can learn more, connect and follow along with Jeff and Eno8 here:https://www.ENO8.comwww.LinkedIn.com/in/francisjeffwww.LinkedIn.com/company/eno8For questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

Anju Rupal is an british born indian and serial entrepreneur, who has impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of women and girls in india and world wide through her efforts to combat gender inequality. After contributing as a founding member of the Forest team, Anju launched her skincare line, Abhati, which has helped over 320 thousand girls go to school. Listen with Rachel Sipperley about her journey working through gender inequality to entrepreneurship and how she has coined “aesthetic activism” through her brand.What you will learn in this episode: How gender inequality - supporting women / helping women in domestic violence/ running shelter Why building a project is not always just about moneyWhat aesthetic activism is and how Abhati lives it Tangible Tips: You can make change with every dollar you spend, so spend it wisely Anju's formula for success: PURPOSE -- Don't just create a great product, drive a meaningful movement. PASSION -- Keep your energy and commitment fully charged at all times by pursuing something you believe in. TEAM -- Build powerful teams that can execute your vision. Resources:https://www.weforest.org/page/why-and-howhttps://www.amazon.com/Soul-Money-Transforming-Your-Relationship/dp/0393353974More About Anju  Anju Rupal is a serial, now social entrepreneur who believes that the purpose of business extends well beyond profits alone. A British-born Indian who lives in a little village with her family in Switzerland. She launched SwissMediKids, the first privatised walk-in clinic for children in Zurich. Anju was one of the founding members of the WeForest team, she used this learning curve to later launch Abhati Suisse. Anju's background as a sociologist and ethnologist were truly brought into play when she visited India and witnessed the devastating lack of sanitation and education. She mobilised some of the most renowned industry experts from beauty and design to work pro-Bono and contribute their skill sets to develop an all-natural skincare range, raising funds to ultimately make an impact in the lives of hundreds of girls in India. The fruit of her labour, Abhati Suisse, was successfully crowdfunded on Indiegogo, where it officially became a company. It has since been graced with the first-ever B Corp certification in Switzerland and coined by the media as ‘aesthetic activism'.You Can Follow and Connect with Anju:www.abhatisuisse.com.www.instagram.com/abhatisuisseFor questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

This week Rachel Sipperley hosts live office hours with Brittany Alexander, founder of BreezeBoxx, a local ready made meals startup. The ladies discuss making first hires, growing the business on budget, and what getting investors on board looks like for early stage startups. What you will learn in this episode: Rachel's tips for founders looking for angel investors The #1 way to ensure success in your business is to understand WHY your CUSTOMERS chose you, and how that ties in to their personal goals/plans in everyday life. Most everything boils down to 3 things: finances, opportunity cost, and personal mission.Tangible Tips:  Think about the end first when thinking about bringing on investors: What does success look like to you and how does that change your investment strategy? The importance of focusing on true north when launching a startup and pitching to investors Resources:Best Resource Guide for Pitch Decks: https://articles.bplans.com/what-to-include-in-your-pitch-deck/More About BrittanyBrittany worked in staffing for 10 years where she learned the key to business is knowing THE CUSTOMER IS KING and understanding their core motivation. This breeding ground for entrepreneurs gave her the soft skills and business insights to launch her first startup, Breezeboxx, which provides ready made meals for the whole family. Brittany is fascinated by studying people's motivations and crafting and tailoring her pitch and product around the number one driver of successes - the other. While she didn't have a background in the food industry, her passion for cooking coupled with her hustle heart and figure out mentality provided an avenue for this startup. BreezeBoxx is on a mission to reduce food insecurity through education and community impact for those that suffer across the USA.  You Can Follow and Connect with Brittany here:www.instagram.com/brittanymalexanderwww.instagram.com/breezeboxx_www.breezeboxx.comFor questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

What you will learn in this episode The difference between vision and goals and the importance of distinguishing both How to concour decision making fatigue and overwhelm Building a roadmap and the reason you need a visual aid to accomplish your goalsTangile TipsHow to prioritize your tasks correctly to avoid mental clutter S.M.A.R.T Goals -what they are and how to use them in business and lifeUtilizing focus blocks to work smarter and not harder Recommended Resources See Crista's resource guide for topics discussed todayhttps://www.leanoutmethod.com/resourcesExample of S.M.A.R.T goals Tools for creating kanban Boards and organizing your plansMondays.comTrello.comAsana The Big Leaphttps://www.amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level/dp/0061735361More Crista Crista Grasso is a lean business consultant who helps growing businesses achieve more by doing less through a combination of strategic planning and lean business practices. She helps business owners eliminate noise, distractions, and competing priorities by identifying the most important things they should focus on right now that will drive maximum value for their customers and maximum profits for their business. Crista created the Lean Out Method and the 90-day Lean Out Planner to help businessowners move out of overwork and overwhelm and into leveling up without doing more work.You can learn more about Crista and connect with her here;www.instagram.com/theleanoutmethodwww.facebook.com/theleanoutmethodFor questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

Maria built a business from absolutely nothing, essentially being homeless and escaping a dire situation with her 1 year old twins in 2014 to being a top producer in the #1 Brokerage in DFW. Today, Rachel Sipperley is with her as she shares her journey of trials and triumph and gives potential buyers, sellers, and real estate agents tips for navigating the housing market in a pandemic. What you will learn in this episode Why Mindset Matters E to P in Real Estate: Entrepreneurial to Purposeful How to get your house ready to sell in the middle of the pandemic and where to invest moneyTangible Tips How to net a million dollars as a real estate agent Setting boundaries and expectationsFear or Faith: Choose One Getting buy in from your family and support system to help them understand why you do what you doRecommended ResourcesInfinite Gamehttps://www.amazon.com/Infinite-Game-Simon-Sinek/dp/073521350XMREA: The Millionaire Real Estate Agent https://www.amazon.com/Millionaire-Real-Estate-Agent-About/dp/0071444041The Right Ithttps://www.amazon.com/Right-Many-Ideas-Yours-Succeed/dp/0062884654A New Earth Eckhart Tollehttps://www.amazon.com/New-Earth-Awakening-Purpose-Selection/dp/0452289963Podcast with Ekart Toley and Oprahhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oprah-and-eckhart-tolle-a-new-earth/id1458654443More About Maria Maria Rincon is a partner and advisor to her clients in the Dallas Ft. Worth area. As a Dallas native with a background in sales, she understands the intricacies of the market and is a top notch negotiator, getting her clients the best deal possible on the purchase of their homes. Using the latest technology to market her sellers' homes to the masses, Maria's team of professionals will stage, photograph and advertise your home to drive maximum traffic and ensure top dollar for your listing. With Maria, every listing is given luxury service, no matter the price point. Having grown up in the Dallas area, there is no one better to trust with your relocation than Maria. She prides herself on being a wealth of information for her clients and takes the time to complete a detailed needs assessment with each buyer in order to make the home search efficient, painless, and enjoyable. Her business model is based on relationships and she provides an experience that long outlasts the transaction. With Maria Rincon you can always expect constant and clear communication and a resource of information for life.Maria's most important job is being a mom to her twin 7 year old boys, Lukah and Liam. As a single mom, Maria is focused on building a Life By Design and showing her boys that our potential is limitless when we are passionate about what we do and when our goal is to help others accomplish their dreams. Maria is very focused on strengthening her leadership ability. Since the pandemic started she has taken the role of running a Virtual Training calendar for 13 Market Centers within Keller Williams (4100+ agents) under GO Management as well as leading a daily Mindset Call for those market centers in which she is focused on energizing, educating and enlightening our collective mindset.She has seen personally the abundance of this industry and how it can completely change lives, and her mission is to help others transform their lives and accomplish their dreams through the means of real estate.Maria built a business from absolutely nothing, essentially being homeless and escaping a dire situation with her 1 year old twins in 2014 to being a top producer in the #1 Brokerage in DFW. She has seen personally the abundance of this industry and how it can completely change lives, and her mission is to help others transform their lives and accomplish their dreams through the means of real estate.For questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

This week Rachel Sipperley is joining the campaign for white social media content creators to mute and pass the mix to POC creators whose voices deserve to be amplified.Alternatively you can listen and support: Perfect Pair; https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/SPM9007372158?selected=SPM6022957973For questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

Donna Letier is the founder of Gardenuity and has raised over $9 million for her startups. She is in the hot seat with Rachel Sipperley this week.For questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

In this episode Suzy Batiz, CEO of Poo~Pourri is in the hot-seat with Rachel Sipperley.For questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

Everyone needs a reminder about just how good people can be. On Wondery's new series The Daily Smile, host Nikki Boyer brings you stories that will make you feel good each weekday morning. With interviews, inspiring clips, and chats with special guests and passionate friends, The Daily Smile takes you on a journey into goodness, gives you all the feels, and will leave you with a smile on your face. Listen to the full episode: wondery.fm/dailysmileffFor questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

Shelley Luther made national headlines after being jailed for opening her hair salon against a Dallas judge's order to shelter in place during COVID-19. Rachel Sipperley brings back Andrea Seffens and Austin Pennington of the #lawyered podcast to discuss the legal ramifications and what business owners should take away from this caseAbout the Case:https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article242594286.htmlhttps://abcnews.go.com/US/salon-owner-defends-decision-reopen-create-sterile-environment/story?id=70614979More About Austin & Andrea#Lawyered is a podcast hosted by Andrea Seffens and Austin Pennington focused on what's trending in law & business in Dallas. The duo's mission is to provide commentary and insight on all things law and business in the news and in Dallas so their listeners can understand how the law affects their everyday lives.Andrea is a litigator with a wide variety of experience, both here and internationally with an knack for handling high stakes cases. Austin runs his own firm and possesses a unique perspective on where law and business intersect.You can learn more about Andrea and Austin and connect with them here:www.instagram.com/the_dallas_lawyerwww.instagram.com/hash_tag_lawyeredwww.instagram.com/aseffenshttps://pfdallas.comFor questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

Brooke Burneet aka @onesmallblonde is back with Rachel Sipperley to a honor of mental health awareness month to discuss social distancing, the famous savant twins, and diving deep into the enneagram and all the hype.What you will learn in this episode The importance of mental health and how awareness on the topic is changingWhat the enneagram is all about and why learning your type can help you in business and life An overview of the 9 enneagram types and correct way to test Resources Take the Enneagram Test: https://tests.enneagraminstitute.com/Enneagram Types: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-descriptionsThe Savant Twins Documentary (also I was totally wrong this is not new and came out in 2008) https://www.amazon.com/Rainman-Twins-Dave-Wagner/dp/B07Y8SC5FHThe Road Back to You: https://www.amazon.com/Road-Back-You-Enneagram-Self-Discovery/dp/0830846190More About the Today's Guest Brooke Burnett is Owner & Digital Creative Consultant at Muse Media, a content creation agency where she helps brands with strategy development, creative content execution, and monthly consulting services. She is also a Dallas influencer focused on fashion, lifestyle, entrepreneurship, and fitness. Through her blog, One Small Blonde, she created the Blogger Boss Workshop and Planner along with launching her own online fitness program and activewear clothing line. Brooke holds a BA in Business from Southern Methodist University, and is celebrating her 10 year entrepreneur anniversary in April. She's passionate about helping others develop and share their "story" through starting their own blog or business. Brooke is also an open book about her dating life as a single woman in her 30s which her followers have been strongly drawn to, and appreciate her realness. She loves cooking, her two pups, trying out all the new Dallas restaurants, and teaching other "foodies" how to live a balanced lifestyle.You can learn more about Brooke and connect with her here @onesmallblondehttps://www.onesmallblonde.com/https://www.musemediaagency.com/For questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

The #lawyered podcast premiers this week with The Female Founder in the hot seat! Rachel Sipperley shares stories from her early childhood through her present entrepreneurial journey. Stay tuned for part 2 next week for Rachel's interview with Austin and Andrea What you will learn in this episode:How Rachel's childhood shaped her entrepreneurial path and the famous original branding concept she literally sold on the street How Rent My Wardrobe started, has evolved, and is now pivoting amidst COVID-19The hard lessons Rachel learned in her early years as a startup founder as it relates to contracts, lawyers and the legal system Tangible Tips:Rachel's advice for first time, non-technical founders that want to build an app Rachel's advice on partnerships, contracts, and where to spend money on legal early onThe different types of attorneys that you need to hire Resources :Get smarter about what makes most sense to you (a super smart blog): https://medium.com/Discover innovative innovative companies and the people behind them (know what is going on with funds) https://www.crunchbase.com/Dallas startup focused attorney: Scott Christiansen https://www.upcounsel.com/attorney/profile/54dcfec01f52c78b54828203More About Austin & AndreaAndrea is a litigator with a wide variety of experience, both here and internationally with a knack for handling high stakes cases. Austin runs his own firm and possesses a unique perspective on where law and business intersect.You can learn more about Andrea and Austin's new podcast here:www.instagram.com/hash_tag_lawyeredFor questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

D'Andra Simmons is known for her role on Bravo's The Real Housewives of Dallas but what you may not know is she is also a total badass business woman! Hear the story rarely told about how D'Andra inherited, revamped, and relaunched one business and turned around to launch another. Now in the midst of COVID-19, D'Andra shares with Rachel Sipperley strategies and insights for coping with the crises and discusses how her small business is navigating and pivoting for the new normal. What you will learn in this episode How products and packaging are changing in the wake of COVID-19Strategies for small business owners on crafting their COVID plan Ways to engage your customers and stay relevant during lockdown Update and pivot strategy for Ultimate Living, Hard Night Good Morning, and Rent My Wardrobe Tangible Tips How to get great content and photos for social media Allocating advertising spend for now and later Working with influencers and the pay it forward approach D'Andra's secret sauce for flawless healthy skin ResourcesCanva (marketing tool for content)www.canva.comGreen Miracle https://shopultliving.com/products/green-miracle-powderMore About D'Andra Simmons With over 20 years of hands-on experience in the beauty industry, D'Andra believes that feeling beautiful, sexy and confident in one's appearance is achievable at any age and for all genders. To this day D'Andra remains the sole product developer for her skincare line and is always on the cutting edge of research and effective plant-based ingredients for healthy and glowing skin.D'Andra is an avid philanthropist who supports many charitable organizations. Her husband, Jeremy Lock, is a USAF MSgt. Retired, and they work together to assist veterans' achieve better quality of life after serving our country. She serves as a Global Ambassador for Mercury One and The Nazarene Fund, which has taken her to Iraq and Lebanon to visit with victims freed from ISIS captivity and other persecuted minorities. Her contributions include raising money for UNICEF (where she sits on the Great Plains Regional Board), the Salvation Army, and the Friends of Simmons Cancer Center. In 2011, D'Andra became one of the youngest women to receive the Distinguished Woman award by Northwood University in Michigan for her business achievements, community and humanitarian work. She supports causes that work to combat human trafficking, domestic violence, at-risk children, veterans and suicide prevention. A few times per year, Hard Night Good Morning will donate a portion of sales to organizations that align with the brand's and D'Andra's values.Read More of her story here: https://www.hardnightgoodmorning.com/meet-the-makerYou can learn more about D'Andra, her products, and connect with her here:www.hardnightgoodmorning.comwww.ultimateliving.com IG/ Twitter: www.instagram.com/dandrasimonswww.twitter.com/dandrasimonsFacebook: D'Andra Simons@ultimatelivingd@hardnightgoodmorning@idontgivearippodcast - new episodes every Wednesday at 10am For questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

Travis Hollman was recently recognized in Forbes Magazine and several notable media outlets for his response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This week he's in the hot seat with Rachel Sipperley to share advice for small business owners and startups on preparing and positioning for what's to come.What you will learn in this episode: What Travis did early on in his career to failsafe his company long termHow Hollman Inc is navigating COVID-19 pandemic and a message for all small business ownersTravis' advice to startup founders on creating company culture More About Travis Travis Hollman has been a serial “funpreneur,” businessman, innovator, and philanthropist for more than 20 years. Currently, Travis serves as President and CEO of Hollman Inc., the world's largest manufacturer of sports, fitness, and office lockers. Hollman's leading-edge locker and workspace solutions can be found in the locker rooms of the Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints, the Dallas Mavericks, The New York Times, and the J.P. Morgan Chase Park Avenue offices.Long before taking over the family business in 2011, Travis's products and projects earned recognition on national television and in publications such as Good Morning America, The Today Show, ABC News, USA Today, and Fortune magazine. His success and experience extend into traditional retail environments and channels, with partnerships at Amazon, Walmart, Target, Toys “R” Us, 7-Eleven, and more. Travis takes fun seriously, bringing big ideas and innovation to market.Travis's startup ventures include the award-winning Marshmallow Fun Company, the creator of marshmallow guns for all ages, and Vacation in a Bottle (VIB), the first relaxation drink in the United States that you could find in the hands of A-list celebrities as well as mom's pantry. In addition, Travis has had a successful track record in Hollywood as co-executive producer of MTV's popular show, Bully Beatdown, a Mark Burnett Production. He also produced the movie Rain, starring legendary actress Faye Dunaway.Following his entrepreneurial ventures, Travis took the helm of the family business. Founded in 1976 by Travis' father Joe Hollman, Hollman Inc. has always been viewed as an industry pioneer, a tradition that Travis intends to continue. Hollman's innovative solutions can be found in notable organizations in the athletic, fitness, and corporate workspace arena, from the celebrated Chicago Cubs to trendsetting fitness clubs such as SoulCycle and the corporate offices of Goldman Sachs and Apple. Hollman is also the preferred partner of top private clubs and resorts, including 27 of the 36 major U.S. PGA courses.In his time as president and CEO, Travis has grown the company to eight times its original size and introduced several new product lines, earning the coveted Locker Firm of the Year in 2016 and 2017. He attributes his success to the team he has surrounded himself with, as well as a continual drive to improve. While many of his early business ventures were successful, Travis has found that building foundations and focusing on continual success–rather than big flashes of success–is more fulfilling.Throughout the years, Travis has been heavily involved with local charities, sitting on the Board of Directors for The Family Place, an organization that works to support victims of domestic violence. He and his wife, Stephanie Hollman, have been actively involved in Big Brothers Big Sisters for almost ten years and were honored with the Big Brothers Big Sisters Persons of the Year Award in 2017.Travis has always put purpose over profit, showing the world that you can have fun in business and be a source of greater good for the local community.You Can Follow and Connect with Travis:www.hollman.comwww.instagram.com/travishollmanwww.instagram.com/hollmanlockers For questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

Kara Sewell has interviewed everyone from former presidents to Jimmy Kimmel and anchors an Emmy award winning morning newscast on ABC. Today Kara shares tips with Rachel Sipperley for spotting fake news, discussing the global shift in journalism, and gives insights for entrepreneurs and business owners on utilizing local press and media in your branding efforts. What you will learn in this episode: How Kara won a contest with Jenny Criag to get a nation campaign spread Kara's super power to get guests to spill the tea during interviewsWhy being accurate is more important than being first in modern day journalism Kara's secret sauce for getting more stories covered by more news outlets Tangible Tips:  Using critical thinking to sift through real and “fake news” and Kara's quick tips to spot inaccuracies and verify news information you are reading is real Why generic emails to news rooms make her cringe and what you should do instead to partner with PR for your pitch Importance of respecting people “behind the camera”Resources:Poynter Institute - how to spot fake news https://www.poynter.org/CDC or world health organization, dallas county judge/ city of Dallas Mayor More About Kara Kara Sewell anchors an Emmy-winning morning newscast and was recognized by the Texas Associated Press for her excellence in reporting. She's field-anchored numerous history-making events including the 2016 Republican & Democratic National Conventions and interviewed everyone from presidents to JImmy Kimmel. Kara hosts a segment called UP With HER on Dallas WFAA that highlights women in leadership roles in the community doing incredible things. In 2017 she won Jenny Craig's nationwide weight loss essay contest by sharing my journey of gaining and losing weight in front of the camera.You Can Follow and Connect with Kara:https://watchkara.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/KaraSewellTVTwitter: www.twitter.com/KaraSewellTVFacebook: www.facebook.com/KaraSewellLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/KaraSewellFor questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

It's easy to think celebrities live in a fairytale world: fame, fortune and access to all the best life has to offer. But what happens when we take a closer look? When we look past the titles, the stardom and the riches we're suddenly left with stories that aren't all that different from our own. From falling in love to impressing the in-laws to navigating married life, it seems that royal titles don't make things any less complicated. Wondery's new series Even the Rich pulls gives you a hilarious behind-the-scenes look at the stories of some of the greatest family dynasties in history. From the Murdochs to the Royals, and the Kardashians to the Kennedys, Even the Rich is part history, part comedy, part gossip, and all fascinating. Listen today: wondery.fm/FemaleFounder_ETRFor questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

Aly DeNardo was Atrium's employee #1 and chief of staff to Justin Kan before becoming a Venture Capitalist herself. She joins Rachel Sipperley today from San Francisco to share insight for businesses and startups on navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and along with how she built a team from 0-100 in a year, and her best advice for getting funded in the current startup environment.What you will learn in this episode: How Covid19 will impact startups businesses and portfolios in next 18 monthsHow VC's are changing their focus for funding in coming months The best way to preserve cash and extend runway for startups and importance of communication with all audiencesWays to implement cultural exercises to engage your team and grow your brandTangible Tips:  Ways to implement control in your life so you have capacity to show up for yourself so you can show up for those around youKnow what you don't know, manage expectations, and over communicate Hold yourself, and those around you, to an incredibly high standard Resources:Airtable is free tool that can replace expensive ones to organize your life and to doshttps://airtable.com/The letter Mac Ventures shared with their entire portfolio company https://macventurecapital.com/in-the-news/guidelines-for-managing-through-this-pandemic-and-economic-downturn/Aly's blog post on time management: The Perfect Week Exercisehttps://www.alden.work/etc/the-perfect-week-exerciseThe Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business, Charles Duhigg: Explains how habits are formed, how we keep to them, and the science behind building habitshttps://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/081298160XMore About AlysonAlyson DeNardo is a VC, Advisor, Founder, and Operator. She is currently a Partner at MaC Venture Capital and M Ventures. She is also the founder of Alden, an organizational and operational consulting firm for early-stage companies and large corporations. Prior to jumping into the Venture Capital world, she served as Employee #1 at Atrium, building out internal operations and hiring the first 100 employees in the first year.Ms. DeNardo graduated early from both High School and College and came to San Francisco at 20 to work for the co-founder of Twitch, Justin Kan and became a Venture Capital Partner at 22. In 2019, She was named among the greats in Bam's 99 Women That Forbes Missed. Aly is an active investor with a specific focus on female and underrepresented founders, an avid writer, speaker, and opinion holder on just about everything.You Can Follow and Connect with Alyson Here:IG/Twitter: www.instagram.com/alysondenardowww.twitter.com/alysondenardoContact: https://www.alden.work/contactAlden.Work Newsletter (https://www.alden.work/newsletter)

How did a world champion athlete turn into a multi million viewer media personality? Rachel Sipperley hears from the dynamite 22 year old digital creator Peyton Mabry, on how she secured her first brand partnership at just 14 years old, finished college in 3 years at just 20 years old WHILE working with TCU athletics as their first on field digital host, and now works full time as a multi-brand spokesperson in DFW. What you will learn in this episode: How this world champion cheerleader became a media personality at just 14 years oldNavigating the line between transparency and privacy on social media Peyton's secret sauce for working with brands HINT: It may not be what they ask for!!Tangible Tips:  Peyton's approach to seeing failure as opportunity How athlete mindset plays into entreprenuership How to remember ideas in the middle of the night Resources:Peyton's Amazing Multicolor Snakeskin Boots: http://bit.ly/2wINj6HKnow what is going on in the world! Read The Skimm theskimm.com/?r=3120dc97 More About Peyton:Peyton is a former world champion cheerleader turned media personality, digital creator and true DFW local. From 2012 to present, Peyton has amassed a verified and vetted social media following of over 500k. She often partners with local and global brands in PR and marketing initiatives across a multitude of social mediums. She enjoys sharing her daily life + style, including fashion, fitness, food, and sports and was a 2018 graduate of Texas Christian University, having earned a B.S. in Journalism with an emphasis in News and Media from the Bob Schieffer College of Communication in just three years. Since graduating, she has immersed herself in all things media. Peyton's experience as a world champion athlete has shaped her unique approach and visions when curating content. It's what drives her passion to be the voice “on the other side” when accurately representing brands, organizations, athletes, and teams. Peyton's current endeavors include; social media management and consulting, freelance digital & event hosting, public speaking, modeling, blogging and lead content curation for her personal brand.You Can Follow and Connect with Peyton Here:https://peytonmabry.comwww.instagram.com/peyton_mabryFor questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

Lori Dixon, celebrity life coach and spiritual advisor, shares insights with Rachel Sipperley on building a team, communication, and intentionality in business and entrepreneurship. What you will learn in this episode: How to watch for proximity and body language as a secret sauce in meetingsWhy successful leaders take a step and then a breath Growth mindset vs fixed mindset and which one entrepreneurs should live in How to have the most efficient and productive team meetings Why passion gets in the way of people and process and the pitfall leaders can avoidTangible Tips:  Just because you are good at something doesn't mean you should do it - and an exercise to help you differentiate your strengths from your passions How to record team meetings to gleam helpful insights on communication and productivity How to set your schedule to ignite your intention instead of simply setting your intentionResources:https://www.nlp.com/what-is-nlp/ About LoriLori L. Dixon, Ed.S., is the owner of Walk with Lori, LLD Legacy and its affiliates, and LLD Legacy Publishing. Lori brings 35 years of knowledge working in education, business, healthcare, and nonprofits. As a spiritual visionary, author, speaker, and TV personality, she empowers others to re-envision their authentic self, activate their strengths, and embrace their journey in life. She is passionate about assisting others in their own transformational journey. With her dynamic television appearance on Real Housewives of Dallas, Lori understands today's "reality" and how the ending to any story can be.Lori is a spiritual visionary for several celebrities, best selling author, and national speaker. Previously, she worked for many years with other well known best selling and sought-after authors internationally who motivated her inner drive and abilities to step out on her own. Lori eventually took the newly "called to action" journey to launch Walk with Lori and LLD Legacy. Lori has been featured as the spiritual life coach/therapist on the Real Housewives of Dallas, co-host now on Fireside Chat with Zondra Evans on Zondra TV network and live-streaming platforms internationally, and is in process of designing her own show to be launched later in 2020. She has been featured on many national radio shows, including Sirius XM, and podcasts with diverse listeners on broad topics of interest, such as; stress, relationships, families, and health/wellness. In January, 2020, Lori has launched her new women's tribe, Sawubona Sister Gatherings, with several unique collaborators.You can connect and learn more about Lori and connect here:You can find out more about what Lori is doing on social media under Walk with Lori, her website: walkwithlori.com, and her new women's group website: sawubonasister.com.For questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

Melissa was named Fort Worth Magazine's Best Philanthropist in 2018 and Fort Worth Inc's 400 Most Influential People in 2019. She's a traveling speaker and currently the Founder & Executive Director of The Net, an organization that serves refugees, the homeless, and survivors of trafficking. The Net recently launched a social enterprise called Worthy Co., that employs survivors of trafficking, and today Melissa shares with Rachel Sipperley her journey of justice work in entrepreneurship and social enterprise! What you will learn in this episode: The incredible story of the Net and Worthy CO, a social enterprise that employees survivors of traffickingThe common misconceptions of prostitution and what you didn't know about sex trafficking in the United States How to incorporate a give-back that impacts people and why People Over Profit matters most Tangible Tips:  Why you need to have a healthy relationship with failure & a healthy "failure culture" at your companyKnowing your why because it will carry you through the tough timesThe Entrepreneurial Couple - tips for having a healthy marriage while running multiple businessesResources:The Marriage Journalhttps://theroloffs.com/products/themarriagejournalStart with Why - Simon Sinekhttps://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/1591846447Exodus Cry - anti-trafficking podcasthttps://exoduscry.com/When Helping Hurts - caring for the poor holisticallyhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0802409989/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_eUtyEb1PHAB0HAbout MelissaMelissa graduated from Dallas Baptist University with a degree in social work and has been working with different NGOs locally & globally, serving people in poverty since 2002. She is currently the Founder & Executive Director of The Net, an organization that serves refugees, the homeless, and survivors of trafficking. The Net recently launched a social enterprise called Worthy Co., that employs survivors of trafficking. Worthy Co is set to open their brick and mortar retail store this spring. She is married to her husband of 12 years and has two little girls, Rosie and Justice.Did You Know?Melissa is a partner in a restaurant, Brewed, and a mixed used retail and event space called The 4 Eleven in Fort Worth.She was named Fort Worth Business Press 40 Under 40, and Fort Worth Magazine's Best Philanthropist in 2018. Named one of Fort Worth Inc's 400 Most Influential People in 2019.She's a traveling speaker, sharing about the work of justice with her audience.Melissa is currently a Summit Fellow - 2 year fellowship for social entrepreneurs and non profit visionariesHer husband was a career musician for most of their marriage - now fellow entrepreneur started/owns his own real estate brokerage, and marketing company, 6th Avenue.Melissa is a proud adoptive mama of her daughter, Justice.You can connect and learn more about Melissa and the Worthy Co here:https://worthy-co.com/http://www.theices.net/melissawww.instagram.com/melissaicewww.instagram.com/theworthycowww.instagram.com/thenetfwFor questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

Rachel Sipperley ends Love Month Series with a final episode on sapio sexuality and why attraction to intelligence is parallel to entrepreneurship What you will learn in this episode What emotional intelligence looks like in practice Why men are attracted to confidence Why grammar matters and the correct way to write an email Tangible Tips Business communication tools and tips to set you above the rest What are the right races to run and when to turn down opportunityHow to identify if you are a sapio sexualResourceshttps://www.lovedignity.com/10-signs-youre-a-sapiosexual-how-to-deal-with-it/https://www.amazon.com/Outwitting-Devil-Secret-Freedom-Success/dp/1469259036More About Chris Short  Chris is an experienced partner and founder of multiple successful businesses in the automotive and cannabis industries. He is skilled and proven experience in Sales, Software as a Service (SaaS), Business Development, Marketing Strategy, and Social Media. He possesses a strong entrepreneurship mindset with a Bachelor's Degree from Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business and is always looking for his next impactful opportunity for growth.You can connect and learn more about Chris here:https://www.thebrainswarm.comwww.instagram.com/cbradleyshortwww.instagram.com/thecannabisseur_For questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

Hear from the leading expert in Gallup's Strengthsfinder 2.0 and best selling author of Strengths Based Marriage, Allan Kelsey. Learn with Rachel Sipperley why you have to find out where your strongest contribution to the world is...and figure out where your joy is found on the journey on the way to get there in this dynamic episode.What you will learn in this episode How you can re-categorize labels placed on your life and use strengthsfinder to find your purposeHow to break down self imposed walls in your life What the strengths makeup of an entrepreneur How strengths play out in the bedroom Tangible Tips How to figure out how much to charge and what your time is worth How to engage and organize your employees and help them discover their strengths to implement meaningful work and minimize the impact of the work no one wants to doAllan's secret sauce for entrepreneurs to improve their power of influencer Resourceshttps://www.amazon.com/Nine-Lies-about-Work-Freethinking-ebook/dp/B07C3ZT28Chttps://www.amazon.com/Strengths-Based-Marriage-Relationship-Understanding/dp/0718083628https://www.amazon.com/Strengths-Based-Leadership-Leaders-People/dp/1595620257/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=strengths+based+leadership&qid=1582210384&sr=8-3https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/252137/home.aspx More About Allan Kelsey  Originally from South Africa, Pastor Allan Kelsey came to the U.S. on a swimming scholarship. He has been a believer since 1985 and loves meaningful worship, finding hidden truths in the Bible and hearing from God. Allan is married to Stephanie—a Nebraska Cornhusker—and they have two daughters. They've been serving Gateway Church ever since they moved to the Dallas/Fort Worth area in 2007. Allan is obsessed with the undiscovered potential of people and is focused on helping people know who they are and how powerfully they are equipped to make a world class and unique contribution. It is Allan's great joy to amplify this talent potential at Gateway Church as an Executive Senior Pastor focusing on Strategic Campus Alignment as well as general people development such as: on-boarding, developing & promoting the people of the organizationYou can connect and learn more about Alan Kelsey and Strengsfinder here:https://www.leadingleaders.netwww.instagram.com/u_c_datFor questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

After a few TOO MANY margaritas one night in Mexico…www.instagram.com/onesmallblonde and www.instagram.com/lynleeposten spilled tea to thousands of their followers in a live Q&A of their personal love lifes. It was such a hit they started an IGTV show to discuss the highs and lows of dating in your 30's. This week, Brooke Burnett and Lynlee Posten join Rachel Sipperley to dish on dating for a special Galentines episode in Part 2 of the LOVE MONTH SERIES on The Female Founder Podcast. What you will learn in this episode How technology and dating apps have changed the game for dating in your 30'sWhat characteristics are important when dating as an entrepreneur What heroine and love have in common…Rachel's eventful proposal story Tangible Tips Why first dates should always be shoulder-to-shoulder How much to share online before meeting up in person How to introduce guys to social media You can learn more, connect and follow along with Brooke and Lynlee here:Brooke Brunette and Lynlee Posten are blogger besties that first met because they shared an EX and didn't like each other! Now best friends and media influencers in Dallas, the two frequently open up to their massive followings and share intimate and personal details on their dating lives. You can watch it all unfold here:www.instagram.com/onesmallblondehttps://www.onesmallblonde.com/www.instagram.com/lynleepostenhttp://galabouttown.com/For Products Featured on Today's Show: www.hellonoemie.com/femalefounder for $50 your first order with promo code FEMALEFOUNDERFor questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

Let's Talk About Sex Baby! This week we kick off a special LOVE MONTH of the Female Founder Podcast with Rachel Sipperley talking to Dr Lyndsey Harper, a board certified Ob/Gyn that left her practice to solve the problem of NO SEX DRIVE so many of her patients shared. After realizing there was such poor education for physicians and patients around sexual wellness and sexual health, she decided to launch a platform to help give women their sex drive back. Lyndsey and has been recognized by Forbes as one of the top women disrupting healthcare and as a Top Innovator in Dallas for 2020.What you will learn in this episode How and why men and women look at sex differentlyThe surprising truth about healthy orgasm and orgasm equality What causes low libido and how to enhance sexual intimacy Tangible Tips How to improve your sexlife immediately todayHow to create healthy, long term sexual relationships How to talk to your partner about sex and the importance of communication in sexResourceshttps://www.amazon.com/Tired-Womans-Guide-Passionate-Sex/dp/1605501077https://www.polsinelli.com/newsevents/healthcare-dealmakers-conferenceAbout Dr Lyndsey Harper and the BrandDr. Lyndsey Harper is the Founder and CEO of Rosy. She created Rosy to give her patients and women across the world a fun, modern, evidence-based place to find help for low libido. Dr. Harper is an Associate Professor (Affiliated) of Ob/Gyn for Texas A&M College of Medicine, a Fellow of The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and a Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health.Rosy is the first evidence-based mobile platform designed by industry experts to help you regain sexual desire. Our mission is to provide you with the tools you need to not only improve desire, but also self-esteem, overall sexual health and relationships with partners.Lyndsey is a board certified ob/gyn and Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health. In less than 1 year, Rosy has built a community of over 12,000 users and 2500 healthcare partners. Lyndsey and has been recognized by Forbes as one of the top women disrupting healthcare and as a Top Innovator in Dallas for 2020.You can learn more, connect and follow along with Dr Harper and Rosy here:https://www.meetrosy.comwww.instagram.com/meet_rosywww.instagram.com/lyndseyharpermdFor Products Featured on Today's Show: www.hellonoemie.com/femalefounder for $50 your first order with promo code FEMALEFOUNDERFor questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

Rachel Sipperley hears the inspiring story of a 47 year old entrepreneur that left her job of 28 years as a dental hygienist and risked it all to jump two feet first into the startup scene servicing over 10,000 clients and completing 70 activations in her first year!What you will learn in this episode How to use your interests and passion to discover work you love The hilarious story of servicing Leeanne Locken's wedding reception 6 weeks after launching her company How Dawn scored a private event with Kenny Chesney from being in the right place at the right time and seizing opportunityTangible Tips How select partnerships and collaborations when working with nonprofits and requested donations how to weed out companies that don't align with with your mission and goals How to figure out what you want to be when you grow up More About Dawn Dawn McKee has grown up with socializing and entertaining in her blood! Although she spent most of her adult life working in the dental field, she was always hosting casual get togethers and parties. She would host events such as backyard bbqs, graduation parties, holiday functions , help host fundraisers, golf tournaments, and small corporate events.Dawn has been considered "the hostess with the mostest" by her friends and family for MANY years, but when she heard about Tap Trailer Co., she knew THIS was her calling! Dawn immediately wanted to be a Dallas Partner and bring this concept to the Big D, Cowtown, and beyond! When Dawn isn't focusing on the Bubble Tap, she is an ambassador for 2 local Chambers of Commerce, a board member for The Professional Women's Alliance of Rockwall, sits on several committees in the area, mentors other business owners on how to implement ways to grow their businesses, and is a networking diva.Above all, she is a proud wife and mother. She enjoys travelling, and spending as much time as she can with husband, William, and their 2 sons; Grant and Grayson.You can learn more about Dawn and Bubble Tap Trailer Here:https://www.taptrailerco.comwww.facebook.com/bubbletapdallaswww.instagram.com/theacceptablemessFor Products Featured on Today's Show: www.mylola.com enter code Femalefounder for 30% off when you subscribe Use the code ‘Rachel20' for 20% off trailer rental fee with Bubble Tap from now until April 1st!For questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

Hear with Rachel Sipperley from the original blogger boss and one of the the largest social media influencers in Dallas, Brooke Burnett, aka @onesmallblonde on how her killer instinct helped her master the social media landmine and launch multiple business lines in her 10 year journey of entrepreneurship.  What you will learn in this episode How Brooke took her business into her own hands and foreshadowed a change that would change marketing and retail forever  The importance of learning tools for yourself and why good consultants teach instead of tell their clients Tangible Tips How to figure out how much to charge and what your time is worth How to do brand mapping and figure out your why before you start a blog (for businesses and individuals) Resourceshttps://www.onesmallblonde.com/product/blogger-boss-planner/https://www.onesmallblonde.com/blogger-workshop/https://www.onesmallblonde.com/shop-one-small-blonde-activewear/https://www.thebodyresetprogram.com/More About Brooke Brooke Burnett is Owner & Digital Creative Consultant at Muse Media, a content creation agency where she helps brands with strategy development, creative content execution, and monthly consulting services. She is also a Dallas influencer focused on fashion, lifestyle, entrepreneurship, and fitness. Through her blog, One Small Blonde, she created the Blogger Boss Workshop and Planner along with launching her own online fitness program and activewear clothing line.  Brooke holds a BA in Business from Southern Methodist University, and is celebrating her 10 year entrepreneur anniversary in April. She's passionate about helping others develop and share their "story" through starting their own blog or business. Brooke is also an open book about her dating life as a single woman in her 30s which her followers have been strongly drawn to, and appreciate her realness. She loves cooking, her two pups, trying out all the new Dallas restaurants, and teaching other "foodies" how to live a balanced lifestyle.You can learn more about Brooke and Muse Media :www.instagram.com/onesmallblondehttps://www.onesmallblonde.com/https://www.musemediaagency.com/For Products Featured on Today's Show: www.hellonoemie.com/femalefounder www.mybillie.com/femalefounder www.mylola.com enter code Femalefounder when you subscribeFor questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

One interviewed President George W Bush and won 6 emmys, one was a top litigator and powerhouse Texas attorney, and together this dynamic sister duo set out to change the way women work! Rachel Sipperley goes off road and records in The Slate Studio with the sisters the powerhouse co-founders Shelly Slater and Jodie Hastings. Hear the story behind the launch of The Slate, the impact it has made on the Dallas Startup Ecosystem, and how the space as created unique opportunities for women launching companies.What you will learn in this episode What forms of new media you need to make your business successfulHow to build a high impact network Creating a lifestyle business and what that means  Why you need PR to launch and how to get it Tangible Tips Go ask 3 people you are curious about 5 minutes of time. They will likely give it to you Add professional video and on your phone. And turn the camera on yourself. People want to know youForce yourself to learn outside your business line. We love our Friends of the Slate programs because you learn how others do things. They help you think out of the box and growGet trademarks and tax attorney. Saving money counts too!ResourcesWork Rules - https://www.workrules.net/Friends of the Slate - https://theslateproperties.com/product/friends-of-the-slate/More About Jodie and Shelley Jodie Hastings and Shelly Slater, sisters and co-founders of The Slate, know the power of collaboration. From offices to community spaces, The Slate is a one-stop shop to simplify your life. The Slate is not your traditional co-working space; it's boutique, built with the new media world inside. From a studio to a podcast room, Jodie and Shelly love to share the stories awesome people “Slating It” in their hometown, Dallas, Texas. Jodie, attorney and mom of two, is making a pivot into the entrepreneurial world. She aspires to be “The People's GC.” She holds daily office hours at The Slate (coffee included). Shelly wrangles three rowdy boys at home most days. As a former news anchor, she now runs her communications consulting business out of The Slate.Jodie has been named a top Texas lawyer multiple years in a row, and she has an insane memory. She knows the words to every song and movie. She just created an app called “My Mommy Is” to help young kids understand what their mom does at work. First topic: lawyers.Shelly has 6 Emmy awards and a national Murrow award. She's interviewed the likes of Amal Clooney and President George W. Bush.You can learn more about Shelley, Jodie and the Slate Here:https://theslateproperties.comwww.instagram.com/theslate2403www.instagram.com/shellyslatertvwww.instagram.com/jodieshastingsFor questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

Rachel Sipperley sits down with Carolyn Phillips, two time founder, mother, scholar, and brilliant friend in an episode loaded with golden nuggets and insights for how to manage stress/ deal with sh!t/ and get things done.What you will learn in this episode What is grit and what does it take to be an entrepreneurMindset of employee vs employerPitfalls of narcissistic thinkingTangible Tips Listen to this episode to hear Carolyn's 10 CommandmentsHow to not cry in a business meeting Emotional and physical pain management techniques Toxic red flags to look out for ResourcesThe Four Tendencies - https://www.amazon.com/Four-Tendencies-Indispensable-Personality-Profiles/dp/1524760919The Sloth - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5jw3T3Jy70&feature=youtu.beMoms Don't Have Time to Read Books - https://zibbyowens.podbean.com/More About Carolyn Philips Carolyn Phillips is Owner & Chief Alchemist of Alchemy Pops, a local gourmet frozen pop company based in Fort Worth, Texas. Specializing in handcrafted frozen pops made with ingredients sourced from Texas as much as possible, Alchemy Pops is about treating yourself better and serving up sunshine and smiles to its customers.Carolyn holds a BA in Business from Texas Christian University and holds an MA in Sustainability from Arizona State University. Alchemy Pops began as a side hustle while Carolyn worked as a non-profit fundraiser, ultimately leaving her fundraising career after 5 years to become a full-time pop-preneur. Alchemy Pops represents her endeavor to merge her non-profit experience with entrepreneurship to found a company that is both for-profit and for-purpose.Fun Facts About CarolynOne of 50 women entrepreneurs in the nation chosen in 2019 as a Tory Burch Foundation Fellow2019 keynote speaker for the SCORE Women's Business Forum Conference2018 and 2019 finalist for Fort Worth Small Business of the Year Ran 2 successful Kickstarter campaignsNewly launched company focused on helping female founders build their brands called Happily Ever in Business (because that's not a fairytale!)Mom to a one-year-old girl/rock star named DylanYou can learn more about Carolyn, Alchemy Pops, and Happily Ever in Biz Here:www.alchemypops.comwww.happilyeverinbiz.comwww.instagram.com/alchemypopswww.faceboook.com/alchemypopswww.instagram.com/happilyeverinbizwww.facebook.com/happilyeverinbizhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynephillips/For questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

Hear with Rachel Sipperley from the founder of the multi-million dollar fitness app that started her career as a food blogger and used the negativity from a former boss to fuel her fire!What you will learn in this episodePerception of rejection as redirection: hear how Natalie fostered negativity and downspeak from a former boss as inspiration to launch her company What scaling a startup looks like to attract venture capitalThe difference between startups and small business and how it changes fundingHow Natalie's “failed fundraising” impacted the trajectory of their explosive growth and helped them forge the path to profitabilityTangible TipsTest your product on as many people as you can before you decide to build an app and try to build your business without an app if possibleConnect with other founders as much as possible to establish a baseline to help you track progress and establish accountability with goalsTreat workouts like meetings: schedule them & show up to themResourcesCollective 31- group of women entrepreneurs and founders in Dallas - https://www.collectivethirtyone.com/the-collective-listGolden Seeds- Angel Network that only invests in women owned companies - https://goldenseeds.com/The Lean Startup - How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses - https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous-Innovation/dp/0307887898/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=the+lean+startup&qid=1577126717&sr=8-3More About Natalie Wolfe Natalie Wolfe is the CEO and founder of StudioHop, an all-in-one fitness membership to a variety of boutique gyms. She and her husband and co-founder, Ryan, grew StudioHop from the ground up to a multi-million dollar startup.Born in Dallas, raised in Austin, Natalie graduated from Southern Methodist University with degrees in journalism and Spanish. She's passionate about variety and is a big believer in giving your body what it needs whether that be a yoga class or a chocolate chip cookie. Her goal is to make “working out” fun, friendly and something that gives you the confidence that makes you feel on top of the world. Natalie loves long walks on the Katy Trail with her husband Ryan and puppy Annabelle, weekend getaways to her hometown Austin, Texas and margaritas.You can learn more about Natalie and StudioHop Here:https://www.studiohopfitness.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/studiohopfit | www.instagram.com/thatfoodiegirlFor questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

From a 10 year old opening a lemonade stand to get Derek Jeter's attention to becoming a serial entrepreneur, Christiana has always been business minded. Hear with Rachel Sipperley this founder's story of how she was lead to her entrepreneurial itch. Guest Bio: Christiana Yebra is the CEO of Dallas-based Vouch. After graduating from the University of North Texas with a degree in biology, she helped to launch and sell Texas' first on-demand urgent care app. Christiana would go on to join a California-based med tech startup where she designed and implemented the company's first multi-market consumer campaigns. After co-founding Millennial Clubs in 2016, Christiana has been consistently recognized as a thought leader in millennial business and culture by companies such as Red Bull and SXSW. She is passionate about many causes and places a special emphasis on empowering young girls to pursue careers in STEM-related fields.Christiana was recently announced as Entrepreneur of the Year 2019 by Cosign Magazine and still consistently produces up to 6 events a month with topics ranging from social impact to real estate. Each year she brings 1000 millennials together to raise money for STEM education scholarships! In today's episode you will learn:How to take what you love and turn it into a jobGoing from corporate to startup to corporate againHow to be a better listener (particularly for females and minority groups)How to handle inappropriate behavior on social media, and online datingHow to stand out in a male dominated tech environmentWhere You Can Find Out More About Christiana:www.christianayebra.comwww.tryvouchapp.comCompany IG: www.instagram.com/tryvouchappPersonal IG: www.instagram.com/christianayebraFor questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

This week, Rachel Sipperley moderates a panel of leading ladies during the Empower Texas: Pairr with Women Entrepreneur event live at Neiman Marcus Fort Worth. Hear the inspiring stories and advice from some of the most influential women in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex!Sponsor:Billie - Mybillie.com/FemaleFounder for 10% offFor questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

On this episode, Rachel Sipperley sits down with Alex Halbardier, Chief Customer Officer of Alto. Learn how Alex helped launch the luxury ride share start up in just 8 months after leaving her consulting role.For questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

This week, Rachel Sipperley sits down with sister entrepreneurs Elizabeth Reza and Gabrielle , Co-Founders of Book a Birdie. Find out how the duo went from working for Fortune 500 companies to blowout geniuses. For questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

On this week's episode, Rachel Sipperley is joined by Maggie Barton, CEO and co-founder of CuffedUp. Find out how Maggie uses her entrepreneurial skills to grow her businesses, and also to help other companies improve in and out of the workplace.Episode Notes:Maggie Barton is the 26 year old CEO and Co-founder of CuffedUp, an invention that keeps sleeves cuffed. She's the co-author of The Founder's journal, a guided journal for entrepreneurs to learn from their mistakes. She's an investor & an analyst. Maggie is also an abstract artist, doing larger-than-life custom work (some as big as 200 square feet!). Maggie was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease last year- since then she's been dedicated to live life to the fullest, despite being diagnosed with chronic illness. Keep up with her shenanigans by following www.instagram.com/raisingthe_barton on Instagram! In Today's Episode You Will Learn:How CuffedUp sold over 10,000 units in less than a yearHow Maggie landed a deal with viral marketing geniuses, The Harmon BrothersHow to build a business blueprintHow to pitch in 30 secondsResources/ Tangible Tips The Founder's Journal Idea BlueprintElevator Pitch Template & GuideContact Info / Plug                                                             CuffedUp IG: www.instagram.com/cuffedupcuffsSPURstartup IG: www.instagram.com/spurstartupMaggie Barton's IG: www.instagram.com/raisingthe_bartonwww.cuffedup.comwww.spurstartup.comFor questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

Jen Hilz sits down with Rachel Sipperley and two other Dallas founders to discuss the challenges of being entrepreneurs and having each other's backs.For questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com