Women Changing The World

In this episode, Lis Best is joined by Celi Arias, a seasoned entrepreneur with a proven track record of building and selling 7-figure businesses and founder of Grown Ass Business™ (GAB). Celi offers insight into her GAB framework, why it's so effective, and a few mindset shifts entrepreneurs can make right now. Each program that Celi's company, Grown Ass Business™, offers addresses the fact that entrepreneurs tend to make business overly complicated when in almost every instance, some part of their business's foundations simply needs to be fortified. Celi is truly a master builder of rock-solid foundations.  Celi and Lis discuss learning to read the story numbers tell, what can happen when you don't have a firm business grounding (it happens to a lot of people!), and Celi's choice to be transparent about fertility as an entrepreneur. Ultimately, Celi is determined to provide business owners with the tools they need to learn the rules and then break them so that founders can operate from a state of freedom (not overwhelm).  Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or on your favorite podcast platform. Episode Outline: (1:17) What is a Grown Ass Business™? (5:16) Two examples of solving simple problems that led to massive scaling (10:53) Celi's 30-year path of serial entrepreneurship  (22:04) “Business can be easy, it's usually us that makes it hard.” (31:55) Fertility as an entrepreneur  (42:22) Permission to be a leader using the strategy that suits YOU Guest Info:  Connect with Celi: LinkedIn Follow Celi on Instagram: @celigrowsbusiness  Join the next cohort: GAB Accelerator Book a call with Celi: grownassbusiness.com Follow Us: Learn more on our website: girlsclubcollective.co Follow us on Instagram: @girls_club_collective Connect with us on LinkedIn: Girls Club Collective  About Lis:  Lis Best is an executive coach for impact leaders, founder of the Girls Club Collective, and host of the Women Changing the World podcast. Since launching her business in 2020, Lis has helped hundreds of leaders navigate ESG and sustainability careers, launch heart-centered businesses, and become more effective change agents.  

In this episode, Lis shares her favorite moments and takeaways from this season. Listen for our favorite advice and wisdom from the brilliant experts featured in our latest episodes.   Ready to spend more time together? Check out the spaces below where our community hangs out: Monthly Meditation Girls Club Collective Instagram LinkedIn

In this episode, Lis shares a behind-the-scenes look at what she's been learning and experiencing behind the scenes over the past few months of reconfiguring her business. Lis also shares a bit more of the “why” behind the creation of Girls Club Collective (GCC). This episode touches on topics including:

In this episode, we talk to Charlie Reed. Charlie is currently Global Sustainability Lead at Intuit, where she leads community-centric climate programs. With nearly a decade of experience in corporate sustainability, Charlie has focused on driving climate and social impact initiatives within the technology, consumer goods, food/beverage, and apparel sectors.    This episode covers:   ✨ How liking something that everyone else hated in grad school informed where Charlie is today ✨ Recommendations for turning informational interviews into real long-term relationships ✨ The importance of being clear on what you are asking for, both in life and in coffee conversations ✨ How (and why!) to use your next role to close a gap in your experience ✨ Advice for people wanting to break into the ESG space or land their next role ✨ Reflections on holding the vision during a long and messy job search    You can learn more about Charlie below: LinkedIn   Ready to spend more time together? Check out the spaces below where my community hangs out: Monthly Meditation Girls Club Collective Instagram LinkedIn

In this episode, we talk to Nivi Achanta, the founder and CEO of The Soapbox Project, a friendly community of busy people that combines personal responsibility, collective action, and FUN! Soapbox curates meaningful action pathways for professionals who are overwhelmed by the climate crisis.    This episode covers:  

In this episode, we talk to Jordana Vasquez, a Senior Manager for Climate Resilience and Equity at the Resilient Cities Network.   Jordana is also the co-founder of Women of Color Collective in Sustainability (WOC/CS), the only global digital collective and community that is 100% dedicated to advancing women of color working across the sustainability industry.    This episode covers:  

In this episode, we talk to Erin Halper, founder and CEO of The Upside and the leading authority on independent consulting. Since launching The Upside in 2017, Erin has helped thousands of professionals transition from corporate life into consulting to achieve flexibility, autonomy, and a renewed sense of purpose in their careers.    This episode covers:  

In this episode, we talk to Diana Rosenberg, an established professional in the apparel sustainability world with over 10 years of experience managing corporate environmental programs.    Diana also loves building communities, having helped build the (now) national Women in CSR networking group as well as a regional outdoor women's group.   This episode covers:  

In this episode, we talk to Claudia Guerreiro, a freelance digital marketer with more than 8 years of experience working globally. Her mission is to empower women and help purpose-driven businesses through her conscious marketing approach.    This episode covers:  

In this episode, we talk to Jenny Blake, an award-winning author, and podcaster who loves helping people move from friction to flow through smarter systems powered by Delightfully Tiny Teams.   This episode covers:

In this episode, we talk to Pia Beck, the founder of Curate Well Co., a business consultancy and marketing agency, and Considered, a curb-side coffee shop.   On the Curate Well Co. side, she helps entrepreneurs, small businesses, and startups change narratives and redefine norms in industries that are desperately calling for something different.    On the Considered side, she leads a team in making great coffee, providing unparalleled customer experience, and setting a new standard in the service industry.   This episode covers:   ☕ What it means to take a full-stack approach to your business ☕ What inspired Pia to acquire and convert a VW bus into a mobile coffee shop  ☕ The differences and challenges in applying a full-stack approach to a physical space  ☕ Learning to pivot when your original plan is stalling out ☕ The biggest learning Pia has had in launching Considered coffee ☕ How receiving an OCD diagnosis at age 28 felt for Pia and what the media gets wrong about it   You can learn more about Pia below: Curate Well Co. Considered   Ready to spend more time together? Check out the spaces below where my community hangs out: Monthly Meditation Girls Club Collective Instagram LinkedIn  

In this episode, we talk to Laura Hunter and Hannah Phang, founders of The Now Work, a flexible talent solution platform on a mission to connect world-changing people to world-changing work.   This episode covers:  

In this episode, we talk to Tiffany Yu, the CEO and founder of Diversability, an award-winning, entirely disabled-run and led social enterprise on a mission to elevate disability pride.   Tiffany is also a content creator with over 170,000 followers across platforms. She has been a 3-time TEDx speaker, was named a TikTok API Trailblazer, and is a LinkedIn Top Voice in disability advocacy.    This episode covers:  

In this episode, we talk to Amanda Luchetti, the co-founder of Dayani.io, a climate-focused venture studio. Dayani's team incubates, develops, and launches companies and projects that aim to solve the most pressing challenges facing our communities and our planet.    This episode covers:  

In this episode, we talk to Tatiana Figueiredo, a community business strategist and the founder of the Business of Community, who helps community founders scale values-driven community businesses.    This episode covers:  

In this episode, Taylor Orr puts Lis back in the hot seat and asks her questions about her first 3 years in business, lessons learned along the way, and what's ahead this year.   This episode covers:  

In this episode, Lis welcomes you back to the podcast and gives all the details on how she's changing things up this year and what you can expect from future episodes.   Ready to spend more time together? Check out the spaces below where my community hangs out: Monthly Meditation Girls Club Collective Instagram LinkedIn

In this episode, we talk to Adrianne Benzion, founder of Uproar, a vegan ice cream company based in Los Angeles, and associate creative director at Deutsch LA. This episode covers:

In this episode, we talk to Rebecca Magee, founder of Sister Seasons, an organization helping women and menstruators restore our wellbeing as we restore our planet's. This episode covers:

In this episode, we talk to Tina Jeffress, Senior Manager, Energy & Sustainability at Panasonic North America. This episode covers: ⚡What her career journey has looked like, from international field work to corporate advocacy ⚡Current policy issues that are top of mind and that voters should care about ⚡Prioritizing your friendships and the importance of sustaining connections ⚡Finding balance in doing work that you love while also having a life outside of it ⚡Tips for being a mom and holding space for evolving priorities ⚡Allowing yourself to be surprised by how and when your dream job may show up You can learn more about Tina below: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Ready to spend more time together? Check out the spaces below where my community hangs out: Winter Workshops Monthly MeditationInstagramLinkedIn

In this episode, we talk to Lara Birkes. In addition to her role as the Head of Sustainability, Partnerships, and Social Impact at Sonder, she is deeply involved in conservation and climate change issues in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. This episode covers:

In this episode, we talk to Sarah Chapman Bacerra, the founder of Trailblazing in Color, an organization on a mission to help historically underrepresented leaders thrive in and change the systems that were not designed by them or for them. This episode covers:

In this episode, we talk to Alison Taylor, someone who wears many hats both personally and professionally, including Executive Director of Ethical Systems, professor at NYU Stern School of Business, and author. This episode covers:

In this episode, we talk to Eliza Erskine, founder of Green Buoy Consulting, about her journey as a consultant who helps companies execute sustainability strategies and incorporate the triple bottom line into their businesses. This episode covers:

In this episode, we talk to Claire Wasserman, educator, author, and founder of Ladies Get Paid, an educational platform, global community, and book that champions the professional and financial advancement of women. This episode covers:

In this episode, we talk to Michelle Arellano Martin, founder of Travara, a purpose-driven travel brand for today's modern, socially conscious global citizen. This episode covers:

In this episode, we talk to Danielle Polini, a UX design research and strategy consultant for early-stage startups. This episode covers: ✨How asking “what” and “how” questions can change how people communicate with you ✨Cultivating a morning routine that works for you ✨Scheduling joy into your weekly routine ✨Secrets for asking strategic questions to build trust with people around you ✨Making pizza from scratch and tips to get started at home You can learn more about Danielle and get her pizza-making tips below: LinkedIn Danielle's Pizza Tips Ready to spend more time together? Connect with our community here: Girls Club MastermindMonthly MeditationInstagramLinkedIn

In this episode, we talk to Heather Mak, Principal Advisor of Heather Mak Consulting and one of the co-founders of Diversity in Sustainability, a network initiated by diverse sustainability professionals aimed at increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the field of sustainability. This episode covers: ✨How working in a number of different sustainability capacities, from retail industry lobbyist to practitioner in Canada and the UK, prepares you to run your own company. ✨How behavior change is related to sustainability progress. ✨The most impactful things sustainability practitioners can do to help move the industry forward when it comes to diversity and inclusion. ✨How solving for the most vulnerable helps us all and ways we can put this into practice. You can learn more about Heather and Diversity in Sustainability below: Heather's Twitter Heather Mak Consulting Website Diversity in Sustainability Website (with a link to download The State of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Sustainability Survey and Summary) Diversity in Sustainability Google Group Ready to spend more time together? Connect with our community here: Girls Club MastermindMonthly MeditationInstagramLinkedIn

Curious how 18 different women would answer the question, “What advice do you wish you could give your younger self?” Listen to this episode to hear all the juicy answers and brilliant wisdom from previous guests of the Women Changing the World podcast. What to hear more? Use the links below to check out the full interview with each of our guests: Episode 2 - Kyle Moss (2:14) Episode 3 - Raquel Reyes (3:26) Episode 4 - Maia Tekle (4:27) Episode 5 - Melanie Conover (5:24) Episode 6 - Jessica Marati Radparvar (6:49) Episode 7 - Amelia Travis (7:29) Episode 8 - Jamie Varon (9:46) Episode - Noemi Jimenez (10:04) Episode - Marina Brenden (12:38) Episoce - Danielle Jezienicki (13:04) Episode - Radhika Lalit (13:57) Episode - Stacy Magdaluyo (16:10) Episode - Gesche Haas (17:00) Episode - Hannah Wells (17:36) Episode - Theresa Lieb (18:41) Episode - Carrie Majewski (18:58) Episode - Miloney Thakrar (19:43) Episode - Michelle Eggers (20:35) We'd love to spend more time with you! Check out the spaces below where my community hangs out:Monthly MeditationInstagramLinkedIn

This very special episode highlights the women who have joined me on the Women Changing the World podcast over the past year and the post-it-length inspiration they want to share with you. Below you can find links to each interview in order of the quotes that were featured in this episode so you can dive in further with each of our guests: Quote 1: Carrie Sawyer Quote 2: Kyle Moss Quote 3: Melanie Aubert Quote 4: Raquel Reyes Quote 5: Kacie Brennell Quote 6: Maia Tekle Quote 7: Diana Hernandez Quote 8: Melanie Conover Quote 9: Jessica Marati Radparvar Quote 10: Amelia Travis Quote 11: Jamie Varon Quote 12: Noemi Jimenez Quote 13: Marina Brenden Quote 14: Stephanie Dolmat Quote 15: Danielle Jezienicki Quote 16: Radhika Lalit Quote 17: Stacy Magdaluyo Quote 18: Gesche Haas Quote 19: Hannah Wells Quote 20: Nina Stoller Lindsay Quote 21: Theresa Lieb Quote 22: Aditi Mohapatra Quote 23: Carrie Majewski Quote 24: Miloney Thakrar Quote 25: Michelle Eggers Ready to spend more time together? Connect with our community here: Monthly MeditationInstagramLinkedIn

It's our birthday

Today we're talking about rest and actually taking a break. Are you overdue for a proper vacation or dreaming about your next one? Here are some calendar hacks to help you make it happen in a way that feels as good as possible. Ready to spend more time together? Check out the spaces below where my community hangs out: Girls Club MastermindMonthly MeditationInstagramLinkedIn

Today we're talking about one of my all-time favorite topics - saying NO. This episode covers:

Today we're talking ALL about dream clients - who they are, how to find them, and why knowing who they are is critical to launching your business. This episode covers:

Today we're talking about what used to be my personal favorite form of suffering: Overwhelm. This episode covers:

Are you ready to create your personal brand, but don‘t know where to start? Maybe you aren't even sure if you need (or even have) a personal brand? In this episode of the Women Changing the World podcast, we dive into all my secrets and tricks to help you define your personal brand. Whether you are in the beginning stages of figuring out what that means for you or have done this before and need a little refresh, I take you through the exact steps I've used to help countless women craft personal brands that call in exactly what you want, whether it's a promotion, speakership, ideal client, or something else! This episode covers:

In this episode, we talk to Michelle Egger, Co-Founder and CEO of BIOMILQ, a women-owned, science-led, and mother-centered company that is reimagining the future of nutrition. This episode covers:

In this episode, we talk to Miloney Thakrar, Founder and Principal of Mind the Gender Gap. This episode covers:

In this episode, we talk to Carrie Majewski, founder of Women in Leadership Nexus and Door D. This episode covers:

In this episode, we talk to Aditi Mohapatra, Vice President of Global Social Impact and Sustainability at Expedia Group. This episode covers:

In this episode, we talk to Theresa Lieb, a Food Systems Analyst at GreenBiz and thought leader on sustainability and the food and agriculture system. This episode covers:

In this episode, we talk to Nina Stoller-Lindsey, a social media strategist and coach for mission-driven businesses and entrepreneurs. This episode covers: ✨ The 4 Cs of social media and how they influence your overall marketing ✨ What it looks like to use social media for good ✨ How to implement personal and business social media boundaries ✨ Recommendations for healing from social media burnout ✨ Tips and tricks for maintaining consistency on social media You can learn more about and follow Nina below: Instagram LinkedIn Website Subscribe to Nina's Newsletter Crystal Lily Creative, Inclusive Brand Consultant Ready to spend more time together? Check out the spaces below where my community hangs out: Girls Club Mastermind Monthly Meditation Instagram LinkedIn

In this episode, we talk to Hannah Wells, a sustainability strategist at Ramboll, catalyst for impact, clean living consultant, and founding member of the Girls Club mastermind. This episode covers:

In this episode, we talk to Gesche Haas, founder, and CEO of Dreamers & Doers, a unique blend of high-impact community and PR hype machine amplifying extraordinary women. This episode covers: ✨What it's like to build a team and scale a community-based business ✨PR as a lever for creating the change we want to see in the world ✨Transitioning out of a career in finance and lessons learned along the way ✨The reframe that can help you get over your fear of changing for your services ✨Measuring your own impact and letting it be enough ✨The fun (and challenging!) aspects of curating a community You can learn more about and follow Gesche and Dreamers and Doers below: LinkedIn Instagram Dreamers & Doers Website Ready to spend more time together? Check out the spaces below where my community hangs out: Girls Club MastermindMonthly MeditationInstagramLinkedIn

In this episode, we talk to Stacy Magdaluyo, a mother, singer, Director of Purpose & Inclusion Director at PwC, and founding member of the Girls Club mastermind. This episode covers:

In this episode, we talk to Radhika Lalit, Chief Strategy Officer at Mission Possible Partnership, who has done a wide range of work to accelerate climate action and solutions across sectors and industries. This episode covers:

In this episode, we talk to Danielle Jezienicki, Senior Director of Sustainability at Grove Collaborative, founding member of the Girls Club Mastermind, and encyclopedia for all things non-toxic and waste-reducing for your home and life. This episode covers:

In this episode, I'm giving you all the details on how you can create an impact report for yourself, your clients, and/or your business. We dig into topics like:

In this episode, we talk to Stephanie Dolmat, Senior Director of ESG and Sustainability at Robert Half, founding member of the Girls Club Mastermind, and all-around supporter of amazing women. This episode covers:

In this episode, I'm back in the studio and reflecting on the past 2 years in business. I give you a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to launch and scale a business (and some of the lessons and wins I've had along the way!). This episode covers:

In this episode, I'm back in the hot seat answering listener questions, reminiscing on my favorite moments from the first 14 episodes of the podcast, and giving you a glimpse at what's to come for 2022 in my business and beyond. In this episode, we chat about: