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In today's episode of SHIFT HAPPENS on "How To Balance Freedom And Entrepreneurship with Katie Anderson", Claudia and her guest speak about how it is to be within a pivotal moment.  Katie Anderson, is a multiple entrepreneur driving impact with a vision. Her first company, Save Water Co., has received much recognition, i.e. as one of Forbes 30 under 30 Game Changers in Energy, as the winning laureate of North America by the Cartier Women's Initiative Awards. Katie talks about her transition from traditional employer - employee relationships to explore new ways of collaboration based on trust and individual empowerment. She emphasizes the importance of balancing business outcomes with healthy internal dynamics, personal growth and personal freedom.Katie speaks about growing up in a small town of 165 people, and how being surrounded by nature fostered an unbridled creativity in her. Her heart was always close to nature, so her first company Save Water Co. focusses on water conservation in multi-family housing. She has been awarded and recognized. To organically grow and transform as a business is a big aim for KAtie. She has created a new collaborate model based on trust, ease, freedom and flexibility. ###EXCITING NEWS ON MY FRONT: Season 4 is supported by the iconic Danish shirt brand BRITT SISSECK  Please use my code SHIFTHAPPENS at checkout for 20% off of your first purchase.*Valid on full price items only.###To learn more about my guest Ida Beerhalter, please visit her social media pages:LinkeIn: Ida's ProfileTo learn more about SHIFT HAPPENS, click here To learn more about Claudia's business Curated Conversations and her Salons in New York, Zurich and Berlin, click hereYou can also connect with Claudia on Instagram @shifthappens.podcast and LinkedIn at ClaudiaMahlerNYCThis podcast is created, produced and hosted by Claudia Mahler.Social Media support Magdalena Reckendrees

Welcome back to another episode of the Female Empowered Podcast! If you've been wondering how to fund your business growth without dipping into your savings, this episode is for you. Today, we're exploring creative funding options that can help you invest in your business without putting your personal finances at risk.From small business loans and lines of credit to grants, strategic partnerships, and crowdfunding, I'll walk you through the best ways to secure funding while maintaining financial stability. Knowing your financing options is key to sustainable growth, whether you're looking to purchase equipment, expand operations, or invest in marketing.Key takeaways from this episode include…Shift your mindset about debt. Instead of fearing debt, consider it a way to keep cash on hand while strategically managing repayment.Explore funding options like SBA loans, business lines of credit, and revenue-based financing to cover expansion costs.To secure non-repayable funding, look into grant opportunities, especially those designed for women entrepreneurs.Leverage partnerships and sponsorships to reduce expenses and secure additional resources.Use no-interest credit cards strategically to finance short-term expenses and pay them off within the promotional period.If you're ready to explore funding options, here are a few places to start:Apply for the Amber Grant at AmberGrant.com, which offers $1,000 monthly grants for women entrepreneurs.Explore the Eileen Fisher Women-Owned Business Grant at EileenFisher.com for opportunities to secure funding.Check out the Cartier Women's Initiative Award at CartierWomensInitiative.com for high-impact funding options.Research the Dream Big Awards from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce at uschamber.com/dream-big-awards.Growing your business doesn't have to mean depleting your personal savings. By exploring these funding strategies, you can invest in your growth while keeping your finances intact. If you found this episode helpful, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with other business owners who could benefit from these insights!

Are you a woman in leadership struggling to manage stress and are not feeling like your authentic self? In this episode of How Women Inspire, Liz Sklar, Director of Stand and Deliver and actress, shares her journey from stage to C-suite and how she helps leaders find their authentic voice and communicate powerfully. Liz and Julie discuss the importance of managing stress, setting boundaries, and embracing your personal values to become a more impactful and authentic leader. They also explore the power of storytelling, emotional resilience, and overcoming self-doubt for women in leadership.In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Liz Sklar is sharing the importance of managing stress and setting boundaries  and actionable steps you can take right now to lead with authenticity and sincerity.In her work with clients including Genentech, Gilead, Twilio, Google, IVP, CZI, Waymo, and the Cartier Women's Initiative, Liz's work has crossed industries from pharma to finance and frequently focuses on leaders in the innovation economy. She is especially inspired by female entrepreneurs and executives and is invested in empowering them to harness their innate power and wisdom to further their careers and expand their missions. Liz has acted professionally in both film and theater, including leading roles at premier regional theaters such as California Shakespeare Festival and American Conservatory Theatre.Some of the talking points Julie and Liz go over in this episode include:How Liz's experience in theatre informs her leadership coaching in the corporate world.Emphasizing the value of finding and showcasing one's authentic self.Managing stress and influencing without authority in the workplace.Encouraging and supporting women leaders through empathy and public speaking.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about How Women Inspire at https://www.howwomenlead.com/podcast CONNECT WITH LIZ SKLAR:LinkedInWebsiteStand & DeliverCONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS:LinkedIn - JulieHow Women LeadHow Women InvestHow Women GiveInstagram - HWLLinkedIn - HWLFacebook - HWL

In a rare quiet room at the very buzzy Impact Week, seven Cartier Women's Initiative Fellows sat down to talk. What unfolded was a conversation unlike the others in this series: about the life of founders – sometimes wonderful, sometimes not. Our guests shared their experiences on balancing family, business partners and expectations; their biggest questions for each other; and what it takes to keep going when the odds are against you.  Jackie  https://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com/fellow/diana-jue-jackie-stenson  Jessica https://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com/fellow/jessica-menon   Monika  https://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com/fellow/monika-tomecka Sofie  https://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com/fellow/sofie-blakstad Jife  https://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com/fellow/jife-williams-adeola-asabia  Ishani https://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com/fellow/ishani-roy Rana  https://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com/fellow/rana-sanyal * https://www.impacteurope.net/ 

In this episode, we dive into female entrepreneurship and why it deserves greater attention. How can communities create an environment that enables and empowers women to thrive as business leaders? Our guest, Wingee Sin, Global Program Director of the Cartier Women's Initiative, shares her inspiring journey. From starting her career in investment banking to transitioning into a global role supporting women's entrepreneurship, Wingee's path includes a fascinating stint as a chef in renowned restaurants across Paris, Mexico City, and Bangkok. - How Wingee started in the capital markets. [03:43] - Wingee's one year away as a chef. [08:08] - How Wingee discovered Cartier's women initiative. [12:20] - On women entrepreneurship ecosystems in Taiwan and elsewhere. [15:45] - Why and how Cartier supports communities for female entrepreneus. [20:47] Host: Kwangyin Liu, Managing Editor of CommonWealth Magazine Guest: Wingee Sin, Global Program Director, Cartier Women's Initiative Producer: Yayuan Chang, Weiru Wang ＊Read about how migrant women are enriching Taiwan's economy: https://english.cw.com.tw/article/article.action?id=3450 ＊Share your thoughts: bill@cw.com.tw 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/cledx9shs004801v3cmkogc7e/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

The Cartier Women's Initiative Fellows are innovators, changemakers and impact entrepreneurs par excellence. Five of the Fellows came on Impact People to let us inside their world – three in this episode, two more in Part 2. We start with Amaia Rodriguez, whose company Gravity Wave removes plastic from the ocean to give it a new value. Then there's Salma; she founded Green Watech, a solution that transforms wastewater. Finally, we hear from Titi about 9ijakids, a learning tool that uses interactive quizzes and games to help reinforce what children learn in school. Join us for insights on what it means to be an impact entrepreneur, the big questions they're asking and how the Cartier Women's Initiative enables and accelerates their work.  Amaia https://www.thegravitywave.com/  https://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com/fellow/amaia-rodriguez  Salma  https://www.greenwatech.com/  https://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com/fellow/salma-bougarrani  Titihttps://9ijakids.com/  https://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com/fellow/titi-adewusi Meet these Cartier Women's Initiative Fellows – and many more – at Impact Week in Bilbao!  https://www.impactweek.eu/bilbao/home  

Part 2 of a multi-part episode on the work lives of five Cartier Women's Initiative Fellows. Ishani founded Serein, which helps companies prevent harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Next, we hear from Rana, founder of RS Research, a next-generation therapeutics company developing novel nanomedicines based on innovative drug delivery platforms to treat patients fighting cancer. Join us for insights on what it means to ask big questions and reach the answers in innovative, impactful ways.    Ishanihttps://serein.in/  https://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com/fellow/ishani-roy Rana https://rsresearch.net/ https://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com/fellow/rana-sanyal Meet these Cartier Women's Initiative Fellows – and many more – at Impact Week in Bilbao!  https://www.impactweek.eu/bilbao/home 

Aujourd’hui, nous parlons de la Cartier Women’s Initiative (CWI), un programme qui, depuis 2006, les projets d'entrepreneures à travers le monde. À l’occasion du récent Ecosystem Forum 2024 tenu au sommet de Taipei 101, trois intervenantes ont participé au forum, y compris Lynne Lim, récente lauréate du CWI, fondatrice de NousQ et inventrice de CLiKX, un appareil révolutionnaire facilitant les interventions auriculaires sans anesthésie générale. Ce forum a aussi été l’occasion de discuter des défis persistants pour les femmes dans les secteurs de la technologie et de l’investissement, malgré des avancées remarquables. Avec des intervenantes comme Elisa Chiu, d’Anchor Taiwan, et Hannah Chou, fondatrice de WEpreneurs, nous explorons comment Cartier et ses partenaires favorisent un écosystème d’inclusion et d’innovation, prêt à changer la donne.

Mona Jhaveri is a biotech scientist and entrepreneur notable for her approaches to cancer research, detection, and funding. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from SUNY Binghamton and her Doctorate in Biochemistry from the Bowman Gray School of Medicine of Wake Forest University, trained as a post-doctoral fellow at the National Cancer Institute, was granted the SPORE Fellowship Award for Breast Cancer Research at the Lombardi Cancer Center of Georgetown University, and received the Cartier Women's Initiative Award. She is the Founder of Foligo Therapeutics Inc., the Founder and Executive Director of Sound Affects, and the Founder, Executive Director, and Chairman of the Board at Music Beats Cancer. Mona makes her home in Ridgefield, Connecticut.

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, I talk with Ira Guha, the founder of Asan Cups, a venture dedicated to tackling menstrual health challenges globally. Ira's journey began with her invention of a unique menstrual cup at the Harvard Innovation Lab, which has since gained popularity for its effectiveness. Each Asan menstrual cup replaces 2,500 sanitary pads, making it a sustainable and cost-effective solution for users globally, with over 60,000 users to date.Ira Guha, a graduate of Cambridge and Harvard, has garnered recognition for her groundbreaking work, including the prestigious Cartier Women's Initiative Fellowship and an Innovate UK technology award, among others. In this episode, Ira shares her inspiring journey and discusses what sets Asan Cups apart in the market, the benefits of switching from pads to cups, and guides us through everything you need to know about using menstrual cups—from sizes to practical tips. Additionally, she sheds light on her impactful work in rural India, where she is truly changing the game in addressing period poverty.Whether you're new to menstrual cups or curious about where to start, this episode is a must-listen. Ira guides us through everything you need to know: from how to use menstrual cups, understanding cup sizes, to debunking common myths. We cover everything you need to know, making it accessible for all those interested in exploring sustainable menstrual health options. Watch the full video on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The content presented in this podcast is not intended to serve as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It's always advisable to consult with your doctor or qualified healthcare provider for personalized guidance. Connect with FemTech India Website: https://www.femtechindia.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/femtechindiaorg/Twitter : https://twitter.com/Femtech_india?t=HIyteldoOxSIAXwsEXYv4w&s=09Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femtechindia_podcast?igsh=bzd4a2ZheXc0cm1sYoutube : https://www.youtube.com/@TheFemTechIndiaPodcast Connect with Navneet Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/navneet-kaur-80109b227/Twitter : https://twitter.com/Navneet_Kaurrrr

¡Buenos días, buenas tardes y buenas noches, donde sea que estén! En el episodio 77 de CONVERSACIONES [CON IMPACTO], un podcast de IMPACT/LATAM, conversamos con Gabriela Salvador acerca de finanzas sostenibles, liderazgo y ¡mucho más! Gabriela es Directora Ejecutiva de Vantrust Capital. Nombrada como una de las "100 Mujeres Líderes del Mercurio", ha sido Premiada en el Círculo de honor FEN Universidad de Chile. Forma parte del Jurado de Cartier Women´s Initiative. Es Co-fundadora Chile Converge, Directora del GSG NAB Chile. Integra el G100 Women Economic Forum, es Miembro de RedMad, Miembro IWF Chile y Presidente de Red America. Además forma parte de Fundación Emprender, NetMentora, Mujer Impacta, ASECH. Trabajó en Corpbanca, Banco de Chile, Citibank, entre otros. En este episodio conversamos específicamente acerca de estos temas: Finanzas sostenibles Liderazgo El rol del nuevo liderazgo El rol de las mujeres en el liderazgo Responsabilidad corporativa ESG (Environmental, social, governance)

At How Women Lead, we strongly believe in women finding their voice and being unabashedly visible in what they do. But finding your voice and learning to use it for your mission does not come naturally to everyone. Liz Sklar, actress and Director at Stand & Deliver, helps leaders across all industries find their voice and use it to be effective, inspiring leaders. She's here today to talk about her journey, how you can find your unique voice, and much more! This week's episode 101 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about improving your communication skills to find your voice! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Liz Sklar is sharing the importance of choosing to believe in yourself and your voice and actionable steps you can take right now to take care of yourself in today's stressful world. In her work with clients including Genentech, Gilead, Twilio, Google, IVP, CZI, Waymo, and the Cartier Women's Initiative, Liz's work has crossed industries from pharma to finance and frequently focuses on leaders in the innovation economy. She is especially inspired by female entrepreneurs and executives and is invested in empowering them to harness their innate power and wisdom to further their careers and expand their missions. Liz has acted professionally in both film and theater, including leading roles at premier regional theaters such as the California Shakespeare Festival and American Conservatory Theatre.Some of the talking points Julie and Liz go over in this episode include:How Liz's experience in theatre informs her leadership coaching in the corporate world.Emphasizing the value of finding and showcasing one's authentic self.Managing stress and influencing without authority in the workplace.Empowering women leaders through empathy and public speaking.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about How Women Inspire at https://www.howwomenlead.com/podcast CONNECT WITH LIZ SKLAR:LinkedInWebsiteStand & DeliverCONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS:LinkedIn - JulieHow Women LeadHow Women InvestHow Women GiveInstagram - HWLLinkedIn - HWLFacebook - HWL

I am talking to the wonderful Kim Nicol in this episode. Kim is a life coach, mindfulness teacher, and host of The New Manager Podcast. We focus on providing practical tips for self-advocacy and speaking up for oneself. Speaking up for yourself or self-advocacy is a muscle we must develop in order to negotiate for our worth. So, our call to action is this - use every opportunity to practice this muscle.  Need a home office allowance? Ask.  Participate in volunteer work? Ask.  Want to be part of a high visibility project? Ask. Equally important in advocating for yourself is the courage and ability to say "no." While many of us are aware of this, very few of us have the practice of saying 'no.' We often get inundated with to-do lists that end up blockading our progress.  Until we master these skills, we will continue to under-earn. Tune into this episode for some actionable tips that can make a real difference. Enjoy! Links: If you want to ask for a pay raise, use this script. (It's Free!). Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel.  About Kim Kim Nicol, JD, PCC is a certified coach with expertise in mindfulness and human-centered leadership development.     She created the popular Essential Skills for New Managers workshop at General Assembly in San Francisco, serving over 1,000 students in diverse industries.  She continues to share her unique approach on The New Manager Podcast.  She works with the Cartier Women's Initiative to support the well-being of women impact entrepreneurs around the world. Kim's Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/ https://kimnicol.com/ 

Today's guest is Iba Masood is the co-founder and CEO of Tara AI, the engineering intelligence platform, that helps engineering teams maximize impact and deliver better customer outcomes by improving productivity. Tara AI is venture-backed and headquartered in San Jose, California. Iba is a YCombinator Alum, and was awarded Forbes 30 under 30, for the 2018 list, under the field of Enterprise Technology. She has been featured in TechCrunch, Wired and Huffington Post for her work in data, predictive systems and machine learning in the world of work. Iba is the youngest winner of the Cartier Women's Initiative Award, and has an undergraduate degree in Finance from the American University of Sharjah, graduating magna cum laude. Iba has also previously worked at McKinsey & Co, and GE. In August 2017, Iba became a permanent resident of the United States, through the EB-1A award, which presents individuals of outstanding ability with the green card. She is also a past winner of the MIT Global Business Plan competition. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uncharted1/support

Únete a la comunidad #EnDefensaPropia — tenemos contenido exclusivo: talleres, mentorías, Q&A con expertas y mucha gente bella  www.erikadelavega.com  ✅ Descarga Retorna y envía dinero a Venezuela rápido, fácil y seguro aquí https://app.adjust.com/15dv3dzb?campaign=EDLV&adgroup=POST&creative=PODCAST_1 El proceso de emigrar trae consigo muchos retos, entre ellos, establecerse para ayudar económicamente a nuestros familiares en la distancia. Por eso hoy converso con Atilana Piñon, creadora de Retorna, aplicación móvil que a través de la tecnología, brinda la opción de enviar dinero a personas en Venezuela desde Chile, Colombia y Perú de forma rápida, con tasas justas, confiable y segura sólo desde tu teléfono. Retorna es una app creada por migrantes para migrantes y con el trabajo duro de Atilana la hizo ganar el segundo lugar del Cartier Women's Initiative, este es un prestigioso programa que apoya con mentorías, coaching y capacitaciones a emprendedoras de todas partes del mundo que trabajan por hacer cambios significativos en sus países. Atilana nos compartió consejos y experiencias valiosas que si eres emprendedor/a, este episodio es perfecto para ti. Hablamos de los retos, el miedo a dar ese pitch perfecto y la frustración al recibir tantos "no" hasta llegar al "si". Porque el "si" de que llega, llega, estando segur@ de que tu emprendimiento es valioso y tiene un gran propósito para solucionar la vida de muchas personas. SUSCRÍBETE: https://www.youtube.com/erikadelavegaoficial WEB: http://erikadelavega.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikadlvoficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ErikaDLV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erikadelavega/ Edición: Vanessa Ferrebus y Jesús Acosta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Únete a la comunidad #EnDefensaPropia — tenemos contenido exclusivo: talleres, mentorías, Q&A con expertas y mucha gente bella  www.erikadelavega.com  ✅ Descarga Retorna y envía dinero a Venezuela rápido, fácil y seguro aquí https://app.adjust.com/15dv3dzb?campaign=EDLV&adgroup=POST&creative=PODCAST_1 El proceso de emigrar trae consigo muchos retos, entre ellos, establecerse para ayudar económicamente a nuestros familiares en la distancia. Por eso hoy converso con Atilana Piñon, creadora de Retorna, aplicación móvil que a través de la tecnología, brinda la opción de enviar dinero a personas en Venezuela desde Chile, Colombia y Perú de forma rápida, con tasas justas, confiable y segura sólo desde tu teléfono. Retorna es una app creada por migrantes para migrantes y con el trabajo duro de Atilana la hizo ganar el segundo lugar del Cartier Women's Initiative, este es un prestigioso programa que apoya con mentorías, coaching y capacitaciones a emprendedoras de todas partes del mundo que trabajan por hacer cambios significativos en sus países. Atilana nos compartió consejos y experiencias valiosas que si eres emprendedor/a, este episodio es perfecto para ti. Hablamos de los retos, el miedo a dar ese pitch perfecto y la frustración al recibir tantos "no" hasta llegar al "si". Porque el "si" de que llega, llega, estando segur@ de que tu emprendimiento es valioso y tiene un gran propósito para solucionar la vida de muchas personas. SUSCRÍBETE: https://www.youtube.com/erikadelavegaoficial WEB: http://erikadelavega.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikadlvoficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ErikaDLV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erikadelavega/ Edición: Vanessa Ferrebus y Jesús Acosta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A convidada dessa semana do "Sala de Moda" é uma mulher visionária, que pensa o futuro, literalmente! Ela é empreendedora, CEO, engenheira, mãe, palestrante, conselheira, líder de impacto ambiental da ONU. Tem uma sócia igualmente incrível e juntas, fundaram há 6 anos, uma empresa para transformar a saúde feminina com inovação e sustentabilidade. Estamos falando da primeira marca de calcinhas absorventes e reutilizáveis do Brasil e a primeira marca a criar um sutiã absorvente no mundo! As linhas são pensadas para todos os tipos de mulheres, acompanhando cada momento da sua vida: da primeira menstruação à maternidade. E até hoje, a Pantys segue expandindo suas coleções para atender todas as necessidades das mulheres. As calcinhas vão ganhando novos shapes e cores, ao lado de biquinis e maiôs desenvolvidos com a mesma tecnologia absorvente, abraçando a todos os tipos de corpos e preferências femininas. Os absorventes podem ser confortáveis, ecológicos e reutilizáveis ou, feitos com algodão biodegradáveis e que se decompõe em até 6 meses, sem gerar resíduos. E a Pantys não só revolucionou o mercado brasileiro, como cria produtos com eficácia superior aos concorrentes internacionais! Emily e sua sócia, receberam prêmios por terem criado a “Empresa do Ano” e um outro reconhecimento importantíssimo em 2022: o “Cartier Women's Initiative”, uma premiação global voltada a empreendedoras de negócios de impacto social e ambiental. A empresa ficou em primeiro lugar na categoria América Latina e Caribe, uma grande conquista obtida por duas mulheres empreendedoras, brasileiras e sem investimentos para bancar o seu modelo de negócio. Bora conhecer mais sobre essa empresa incrível? COM VOCÊS, A COFUNDADORA E CEO DA PANTYS, EMILY EWELL!

Natalie Chan is the Founder and CEO at OWN Academy. Growing up in Hong Kong, Natalie never knew what she wanted to be in the future. Instead, she took an unconventional path to begin her self-discovery journey. Through this process, she learned that success in the real world requires a specific set of attitudes, self-awareness, skills, and network.In 2016, she founded OWN Academy with a mission to bring purpose into learning and unlock human potential, by bringing industry experts into classrooms and connecting the most creative and innovative students to the most progressive companies in the world. Her goal is to help students find their own direction through exposure to modern industries and inspiring mentors, provide 21st-century skills training, and offer exclusive internship opportunities.As a result of these remarkable and diverse achievements, she was selected as the Cartier Women's Initiative Fellow, becoming one of the 50 young leaders, representing Asian youths to attend the 49th World Economic Forum annual meeting.MORE: https://www.aerowong.com/ttc8-natalie-chan/

Every manager will face situations that create feelings of anxiety. Which is why Self-Care is so important, especially when it comes to human-centered leadership. In this episode you'll learn more about how to think about Self-Care, why it makes you a more effective manager, how connection reduces anxiety, and more. Let's discuss! After the episode: Get details and sign up for the Group Program here: https://kimnicol.com/newmanagers/ Talk to Kim about 1:1 coaching or ask if the Group Program is right for you: https://calendly.com/kimnicol/consultation Learn more about the Cartier Women's Initiative here: https://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com/

If you're inspired by people who have a worthy and clear purpose or mission then you're going to love our episode this week. Our guest is Lina Xu, co-founder of a Medtech startup called Telecare which offers under-served people living in regional and rural areas virtual access to specialists and other healthcare professionals.When Chinese born and raised Lina moved to Australia seven years ago and became a mum shortly after, she felt very isolated, out of touch with her new country and alone. Whilst still breastfeeding her second son four years ago, Lina realised she needed to make a change and do something more in her new country and so this quietly spoken and determined woman, along with her husband, co-founded Telecare. Two doctors joined them as co-founders and all were inspired by the potential of Telecare to fill a vital healthcare gap by enabling regionally based patients to have affordable access to city based specialists and allied healthcare professionals. As luck would have it, Telecare was founded just 6 months before Covid happened, so their foresight and careful stakeholder management has really paid off. So much so that Lina was awarded a Cartier Women's Initiative Fellowship this year as one of Oceania's leading female entrepreneurs. In this episode you'll hear how:A family tragedy helped Lina develop the resilience and adaptability that's so valuable as a female founderHow having a clear and impact-focused Mission has made it much easier for Telecare, and Lina personally, to garner supporters How she and her co-founders are making headway with innovative technology in what is a very conservative and risk averse healthcare sector; and Why relationships are so important to her. What struck us about this inspiring conversation with Lina is how clear she is about her ‘Why' and how that's morphed into becoming something much bigger and even more meaningful with her business. We think you'll love this episode with the humble and mission-driven Lina Xu. Useful LinksTelecare Website Lina Xu on LinkedInCartier Women's Initiative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Super Fierce founder Trenna Probert chats to Julie-anne Sprague about her bold mission to close the wealth gap between men and women. This podcast is sponsored by Cartier Women's Initiative. To learn more, go to: https://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com/awards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From an initial $50,000 investment and regularly sleeping on a blowup mattress on the factory floor, Hannah Drury is now looking to expand her fragrance empire with her own perfumery. This podcast is sponsored by Cartier Women's Initiative. To learn more, go to: https://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com/awards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feeling the cost of living crunch from rising rates, rent and everything else? RBA Governor Philip Lowe has the answer: just work more hours and spend less! Why didn't we think of that already? Also this week, we celebrate some of the women behind Kathleen Folbigg's release, and what they show about long-term friendship and the power of science. We ask if extending school hours to 6pm is the answer to all our flexibility problems. And the rollout of free period products in ACT, and the FinTech founded and led by women proving that startups can also offer generous paid parental leave. This week's episode is made possible thanks to the support of the Cartier Women's Initiative. Stories discussed this week include: Free period products to be available across the ACT as new legislation passesThe FinTech led by women and proving startups can play too on paid parental leave equalityThe women behind Kathleen Folbigg's pardonWork more, cut spending? RBA Governor Philip Lowe's out-of-touch commentsChildren at school from 9am-6pm isn't the answer but family-friendly schools matter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabrielle Manning chats with Julie-anne Sprague about quitting her job in her 30s to set up her own business alongside her two sisters. But a decade later it nearly collapsed as they got distracted by the critics. This podcast is sponsored by Cartier Women's Initiative. To learn more, go to: https://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com/awards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when a CEO shares a photo of herself breastfeeding her daughter during a team meeting? Plenty of positive things, but also misogyny.Also the significant and life-saving reduction in wait times to access paid parental leave.Stan Grant's emotional words and call for the media to do better. Inaccessible and unaffordable childcare in regional Australia, and how it's holding families back.Plus, we speak to Brooke Blurton! After she recently starred in the Audible Original podcast, POWER Talks with Kemi Nekvapil, which is free for Audible members and non-members.This episode is made possible thanks to the Cartier Women's Initiative, which provides women founders with mentorship, training and funding. If your business has an environmental or social impact find out more and apply now via the link in the show notes. Applications close 30th June.The Crux is the weekly Women's Agenda Podcast sharing the biggest stories from the week. It's published by Agenda Media, and produced by Allison Ho, who also interviews Brooke this week. Stories discussed this week:Subscribe to get your daily update from Women's Agenda here.Why a viral post of a CEO breastfeeding her daughter matters in 2023Reducing Escaping Domestic Violence payment wait time from 33 to 6 days a significant win95-year-old woman with dementia in critical condition after being tasered by policeClare Nowland, 95, has died, one week after being tasered in her aged care homeABC offers apology and review after Stan Grant raises racist abuse‘I am down right now, I am. But I will get back up': Stan Grant's emotional speech and call for the media to do betterIn regional NSW I can't access enough childcare, and it's amplifying cost of living pressures tenfoldBrooke Blurton stars in the Audible Original podcast, POWER Talks with Kemi Nekvapil, which is free for Audible members and non-members. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're like us and have been playing a lot with Generative AI models such as Chat GPT or Bard lately then you'll be fascinated by today's episode on all things Artificial Intelligence and particularly Generative AI. Today, we're joined by a world class AI expert in what will be the first of a series of occasional episodes we're doing on different aspects of AI and machine learning. In this episode, we explore the hype surrounding Generative AI and explore its positives as well as issues and shortcomings. Listen in as we speak with AI expert and entrepreneur, Asaf Somekh. Asaf is Founder and CEO of Israeli-based AI company called Iguazio, which management consultancy McKinsey has recently acquired because of its prowess in helping companies successfully adopt and scale AI.Asaf has been working with Artificial Intelligence since the 1990's and his take on all the recent hype is fascinating. In this episode you'll hear:How most businesses have struggled to operationalise AI to dateExactly what Generative AI is and where it falls short§How Chat GPT compares to the professionals when it comes to humour; andHow important ‘explainability' is going forward. Plus, we share some of our favourite resources to help you keep abreast of all that's happening in this fast-moving world of AI. Enjoy this episode! And if you do, why not share it with a friend? Useful Links and Resources - Neat Prompts - AI newsletter- Hard Fork Podcast - Tech podcast- Chat GPT- AI chatbot by OpenAI- Google Bard - AI chatbot by Google- Hey Pi - AI chatbot by Reid HoffmanTo receive a list of additional AI resources and links, email hello@dontstopusnow.co.P.S. Join us next time for a special fifth birthday episode and an interview with one of this year's award winners from the global Cartier Women's Initiative. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was it really a Budget for women? And one big tech appointment points to the 'glass cliff' phenomenon -- the idea of a woman being given a job when the likelihood of success in the role is already seriously compromised. Plus a new take on the extreme mental load on mothers, we look at all the latest stories and conversations from the past week. And in a special interview this week, we speak to Ingrid Sealey, who is a social impact entrepreneur through her business, Teach Well, which works to improve the education outcomes for Australian students with support and high-impact training for teachers. Ingrid is the winner of the Cartier Women's Initiative Oceania regionThis week's show is supported by Cartier Women's Initiative. The Cartier Women's Initiative provides women founders with mentorship, training, and funding. If your business has an environmental or social impact find out more and apply now via the link in the show notes. Applications close 30th June. You can learn more here. Stories discussed this week Sam Kerr delivers Chelsea's only goal and backflip to win the FA CupWhat's in the budget for women? Here's the good and the bad Women's budget? We need more transparency about what this means The personal stories behind a shift to investing in single parentsThe massive gender divide in who benefits from upcoming tax cutsHow Linda Yaccarino became Elon Musk's pick for CEO of Twitter‘Elonia' or…? Elon Musk resigns as Twitter chief announcing new undisclosed female CEOSpare the breakfast in bed, mums want the gift of a less extreme mental loadThe 2023 Women's Ambition ReportThe Crux is produced by Agenda Media, publisher of Women's Agenda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mariam Torosyan is the designer & architect of Safe YOU, an innovative technological solution in the form of an application and AI based platform created to fight Gender-Based Violence with over 28,000 users. As a social entrepreneur with a versatile background in Human Rights Law, Anthropology & Public Health, She is a recognized activist in the fight for women's rights and gender equality. She founded Safe YOU and Impact Innovations Institute in 2020 as she saw the potential to create innovative technology which could solve some of the world's most pressing social problems. Through this journey she has participated in a range of programs such as Cartier Women's Initiative, Google for Startups, UNDP Boost for Women Innovators, the UNFPA Innovation Challenge and the Young Transatlantic Leaders Initiative. Mariam is a Cartier Women's Initiative fellow, European Young Innovator, Equality Now Activist to Know and Young Transatlantic Innovation Leader (YTILI).   The Safe YOU social media handles: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram and Mariam's personal social media handles: Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.   The songs picked by all our guests can be found via  our playlist #walktalklisten here.    Please let me/us know via our email innovationhub@cwsglobal.org what you think about this new series. We would love to hear from you.   Please like/follow our Walk Talk Listen podcast and follow mauricebloem on twitter and instagram.  Or check us out on our website 100mile.org.  We also encourage you to check out the special WTL series Enough for All about an organization called CWS.  The 11th 100 mile walk campaign will continue until the summer, find more info via de 100mile.org website. Or go straight to our fundraising page.

In the next episode of the Women in Funds series of interviews, funds & asset management partner Zeeshan Ahmedani (Los Angeles) discusses topical diversity, equity & inclusion (DE&I) and industry trends with Heather Henyon, Founding Partner of Mindshift Capital, a venture fund based in Dubai that is investing in early stage women-led technology companies in the Middle East and globally. The conversation explores a number of topics, including market and DE&I trends in gender-lens investing, an investment strategy that takes into consideration gender-based factors throughout the investment process with a view to promoting gender equality. Women in Funds is a series of video and audio interviews launched in celebration of Women's History Month where our funds and asset management lawyers speak with senior female professionals in the asset management industry. The series focuses on topical diversity, equity & inclusion issues and the challenges our interviewees have overcome as they have built their successful careers. About the speaker Heather Henyon is the Founding Partner of Dubai-based venture fund Mindshift Capital. She is also the founder of the Women's Angel Investor Network (WAIN), the first and largest women's angel group in the Middle East. Heather has over 100 direct and fund investments in the US, Europe, and the Middle East. She started her career on Wall Street and has almost 20 years of experience in finance, technology and strategy in emerging markets, including as founding CEO of Grameen-Jameel Microfinance Ltd. Heather is a member of the Investment Committee of US-based Next Wave Impact Fund and is a founding member and former Board and Investment Committee member of Dubai Angel Investors. She serves on the Board of Directors and is Chair of the Risk & Audit Committee of the Sekem Holding Group in Egypt and is a Board Member of Sarwa, Little Thinking Minds, NeedsList, and Localized. She is also a member of the Cartier Women's Initiative MENA Jury.

This is Jess Hatzis-Walker for Female Startup Club Hello and welcome back to the show! It's Doone here - your host and hype girl sliding into your ears with a new episode on the Female Startup Club podcast. If you're new here, hi! Welcome! Every week we interview some of the world's most exciting and successful founders and entrepreneurs - who happen to be women. Like Jess Hatzis-Walker. One of the co-founders behind the iconic skincare brand, Frank Bod. Frank Bod started a decade ago back in 2013 and through their strong original branding and an innovative approach to marketing grew it from $0-$100m+ business. In this episode, we chat through what shifted the needle in scaling this brand, how early-stage founders should think about brand and Marketing in today's world, and what Jess would do if she was starting it all again tomorrow. I love the part of this episode where we dive into just how easy it is to get stuck in old habits, even when that's the total opposite of what you should be focusing on. It's easy over time to get set in your ways and rinse and repeat things. But as founders, we have got to remember: the only thing scarier than a new idea is an old one. It's this idea that guides a lot of Frank Body's decision-making. When it comes down to it, a lot of money makes people lazy and stupid. Your best campaigns will be done on a shoestring budget. Have fun with it! And if you haven't downloaded our Grants doc yet - there are so many good ones ready to apply to this month! Like the Cartier Women's Initiative where you can access up to $100,000 and the Fearless Fund x Tory Burch Grant where you can access up to $20,000. To download the list of every current grant you can apply to around the world right now, go to femalestartupclub.com/grants Let's jump in, this is Jess for Female Startup Club. LINKS WE MENTION: Willow & Blake's Instagram Frank Body's Instagram Jessica's Instagram My Millenial Money Podcast She's on the Money Podcast My Millenial Investor Podcast To Be Magnetic Podcast Join thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com Join our tool and private community for small business owners, Majic [formerly known as Hype Club] Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Say hello to Doone: hello@femalestartupclub.com Archive: www.archive.com/FSC

This is Jess Hatzis-Walker for Female Startup Club Hello and welcome back to the show! It's Doone here - your host and hype girl sliding into your ears with a new episode on the Female Startup Club podcast. If you're new here, hi! Welcome! Every week we interview some of the world's most exciting and successful founders and entrepreneurs - who happen to be women. Like Jess Hatzis-Walker. One of the co-founders behind the iconic skincare brand, Frank Bod. Frank Bod started a decade ago back in 2013 and through their strong original branding and an innovative approach to marketing grew it from $0-$100m+ business. In this episode, we chat through what shifted the needle in scaling this brand, how early-stage founders should think about brand and Marketing in today's world, and what Jess would do if she was starting it all again tomorrow. I love the part of this episode where we dive into just how easy it is to get stuck in old habits, even when that's the total opposite of what you should be focusing on. It's easy over time to get set in your ways and rinse and repeat things. But as founders, we have got to remember: the only thing scarier than a new idea is an old one. It's this idea that guides a lot of Frank Body's decision-making. When it comes down to it, a lot of money makes people lazy and stupid. Your best campaigns will be done on a shoestring budget. Have fun with it! And if you haven't downloaded our Grants doc yet - there are so many good ones ready to apply to this month! Like the Cartier Women's Initiative where you can access up to $100,000 and the Fearless Fund x Tory Burch Grant where you can access up to $20,000. To download the list of every current grant you can apply to around the world right now, go to femalestartupclub.com/grants Let's jump in, this is Jess for Female Startup Club. LINKS WE MENTION: Willow & Blake's Instagram Frank Body's Instagram Jessica's Instagram My Millenial Money Podcast She's on the Money Podcast My Millenial Investor Podcast To Be Magnetic Podcast Join thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com Join our tool and private community for small business owners, Majic [formerly known as Hype Club] Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Say hello to Doone: hello@femalestartupclub.com Archive: www.archive.com/FSC

This is Emily Hamilton for Female Startup Club Hello and welcome back to the show! It's Doone here - your host and hype girl sliding into your ears with a new episode on the Female Startup Club podcast. If you're new here, hi! Welcome! Every week we interview some of the world's most exciting and successful founders and entrepreneurs - who happen to be women. Like Emily Hamilton, the founder behind one of the best-recognized brands in the market right now; Coco & Eve. Born and raised in Australia, Emily had a passion for beauty from a young age and always dreamed of creating her own line of products that would help women feel confident and beautiful. Today we're digging into the Coco & Eve playoff to understand what made this brand garner a 47,000-person waitlist for their Shampoo & Conditioner and 10s of millions of reach before launch, what a proof of concept actually means and Emily's thoughts on capital as a totally bootstrapped founder still with 100% of her company. And if you haven't downloaded our Grants doc yet - there are so many good ones ready to apply to this month! Like the Cartier Women's Initiative where you can access up to $100,000 and the Fearless Fund in partnership with Tory Burch Grant where you can access up to $20,000. To download the list of every current grant you can apply to around the world right now, go to femalestartupclub.com/grants Let's jump in, this is Emily for Female Startup Club. LINKS WE MENTION: Coco & Eve Instagram Coco & Eve TikTok Join thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com Join our tool and private community for small business owners, Majic [formerly known as Hype Club] Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Say hello to Doone: hello@femalestartupclub.com Archive: www.archive.com/FSC

This is Emily Hamilton for Female Startup Club Hello and welcome back to the show! It's Doone here - your host and hype girl sliding into your ears with a new episode on the Female Startup Club podcast. If you're new here, hi! Welcome! Every week we interview some of the world's most exciting and successful founders and entrepreneurs - who happen to be women. Like Emily Hamilton, the founder behind one of the best-recognized brands in the market right now; Coco & Eve. Born and raised in Australia, Emily had a passion for beauty from a young age and always dreamed of creating her own line of products that would help women feel confident and beautiful. Today we're digging into the Coco & Eve playoff to understand what made this brand garner a 47,000-person waitlist for their Shampoo & Conditioner and 10s of millions of reach before launch, what a proof of concept actually means and Emily's thoughts on capital as a totally bootstrapped founder still with 100% of her company. And if you haven't downloaded our Grants doc yet - there are so many good ones ready to apply to this month! Like the Cartier Women's Initiative where you can access up to $100,000 and the Fearless Fund in partnership with Tory Burch Grant where you can access up to $20,000. To download the list of every current grant you can apply to around the world right now, go to femalestartupclub.com/grants Let's jump in, this is Emily for Female Startup Club. LINKS WE MENTION: Coco & Eve Instagram Coco & Eve TikTok Join thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com Join our tool and private community for small business owners, Majic [formerly known as Hype Club] Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Say hello to Doone: hello@femalestartupclub.com Archive: www.archive.com/FSC

Have you or your family members ever experienced difficulties swallowing pills and capsules? ‘'My granny was the inspiration behind Boncha Bio. I was raised by my grandparents, we were very close and seeing her struggle to take her supplements for recovery after her stroke was heartbreaking'' Corina Huang, founder of Boncha Bio, started the chat with a ​​poignant story behind her entrepreneurship. She further shares that another reason to drive her each and every day is her three-year-old daughter. “Can you wait for me till I get old, then we can go to see Buddha together?” her daughter asked one day. She realised working in the healthcare industry could not only help people, but also help herself stay with her daughter into old age. Inspired by granny and driven by daughter, Corina built Boncha Bio, a startup that turns pills into gummies, to ease the pain of consumers, lighten the load on caregivers, and make dysphagia a history. It partners with nutritional brands and pharmaceutical companies to design and manufacture candyceuticals that are both delicious and deliver high doses and industry-best bioavailability. In 2021, Corina was awarded an international female entrepreneur award, Cartier Women's Initiative Laureate, standing out from over 800 candidates in East Asia. Now, Boncha Bio plans to continuously approach enterprise clients in Europe and America in the coming years. In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out: ☛ Corina was the founder of a customised candy manufacturer that printed images and words on sweets ☛ Is it possible to turn pills into candy dosage form without any compromise on nutrient efficacy? ☛ The research process: thousands of failures with no end in sight ☛ How Boncha Bio compare with peers ☛ Despite being a B2B company, even individual consumers become the brand's big fans Host: Asianometry, Deep tech channel with 472k followers, still growing Guest: Corina Huang, Founder of BonchaBio Powered by Startup Island TAIWAN Directed by National Development Council Produced by Meet Global by Business Next Media

Can FOMO (fear of missing out) be a market opportunity? Sonia Weymuller realised many people were seeking ways to invest into tech startups and be a part of the startup buzz. Yet, there was no platform in the MENA region to do so.Sonia Weymuller is a Co-Founder and General Partner of VentureSouq (VSQ), a MENA-based venture capital firm, and Partner Lead for the VSQ Conscious Collective, its global impact-focused investment and educational platform.Topics we cover:building a venture capital firm like a startup,why relationships between investors and founders are like marriage,how to build an ideal capital table and treat your investors like a team of allies,why investors should create a safe space for founders to be open and vulnerable,how to make a choice between building a lifestyle business and a venture-backed startup.About Sonia Weymuller:Sonia Weymuller is a Co-Founder and General Partner of VentureSouq (VSQ), a MENA-based venture capital firm, and Partner Lead for the VSQ Conscious Collective, its global impact-focused investment and educational platform. She is driven by a mission to support founders harnessing the power of technology to address tangible societal, economic, and environmental challenges.Sonia is an advisor to Village Capital's Sustainability MENA Program and jury member for the Cartier Women's Initiative. She is also a board member for the Middle East Venture Capital Association, and a Kauffman Fellow.About Darya Kamkalova:Darya is a data industry professional, a startup mentor, and a speaker. She is committed to narrowing the gender investment gap for female founders and diverse teams. Darya is based in Berlin, Germany.Venturing Women website:https://www.venturingwomen.org/Follow us on social media:Instagram - LinkedIn

Today I'm joined by Maacha Le Blanc, the founder of Milli Mylk, and one of the very few women of color to have ever raised more than $1M in capital for her business. She's not only on a mission to change the nut milk industry, but she's all about increasing access to funds and information for women of color. In a world where we've been taught to keep the secrets of our success under lock and key, Maacha's flipping the scripts and talking about how helpful a founder's circle can be and how much more we can learn from one another. If you're looking for ways to get started with funding, here are a few of Maacha's recommendations: Grants: Amber Grant, Visa and Amex, Cartier Women's Initiative Award, Tory Birch Foundation Fellows Grant, Grantsforwomen.org, and FedEx Small Business Grant Communities: The BRIMM, The WIE Suite, Braintrust, Founders Studio, Blabbity, Afro Tech, Female Founders Collective Incubators: https://altar.io/best-startup-accelerators-usa

A lack of diversity within a company has negative implications for the business and for society as a whole. Through imagiLabs, Dora Palfi is fighting for gender diversity in tech by sparking girls' interest in coding from a young age. In this episode, she shares the great strides they have already taken in this regard, how she stays motivated and happy, and her approach to improving her entrepreneurial abilities.About Dora Palfi:Dora is an impact entrepreneur through and through and believes that technology is our most powerful tool to shape the future. She has years of experience teaching programming to children and teenagers, as well as advocating for women in technology, and she is a yoga teacher. Dora received recognition in 2020 as a Cartier Women's Initiative Fellow, was named on Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2021, and was awarded Women in Tech Advocate of the Year for 2021.Episode highlights: Surround yourself with people who can hold you accountable and keep you on track. This support system will enhance your entrepreneurial abilities, helping you sustain a thriving business. (17:46) Entrepreneurship is a long-term commitment. To stay motivated in a sustainable way, find something that can keep you mentally healthy and balanced. For Dora, it is practicing yoga. (18:52) Different population groups will have different responses to marketing strategies. Think carefully about the way you communicate your product or service because it matters. (24:55) A lack of diversity results in the creation of products and services that don't serve everyone as well as they could. Whatever field you choose to found a business in, don't underestimate the importance of cultivating a diverse team. (29:40) Dora's best advice for entrepreneurs: “The lack of diversity that we currently have in the tech industry is leading to products that don't serve all of us as well as they could.” (29:40)  Connect with Dora: LinkedIn Twitter Website Follow Beyond 8 Figures: LinkedIn Twitter Website

Natalie Chan is the Founder and CEO at OWN Academy. She founded the company in 2016 with a mission to bring purpose into learning and unlock human potential, by bringing industry experts into classrooms and connecting the most creative and innovative students to the most progressive companies in the world. Her goal is to help students find their own direction through exposure to modern industries and inspiring mentors, provide 21st-century skills training, and offer exclusive internship opportunities. MORE: http://aerowong.com/taotechain-8/

In this episode of THE IDEALISTS. podcast, host and entrepreneur Melissa Kiguwa interviews Anisha Singh, entrepreneur, former CEO of Mydala.com, and Founding Partner of She Capital, India's leading early-stage venture fund devoted to nurturing and growing the next generation of female-focused businesses. Anisha's own journey as an entrepreneur has been full of breaking stereotypes, glass ceilings, and shifting traditional perceptions. Now as she dons a new role of investor, she is on a mission to cultivate female unicorns and role models that resonate with younger women aspirants. A role model herself, Anisha was ranked amongst the Top 7 Global Women CEOs by Crunchbase in 2018. Prior to Mydala.com, she founded and ran a digital content company called Kinis Software Solutions. Anisha began her career working with the Clinton Administration on an initiative that's still close to her heart—Springboard helped women entrepreneurs raise funds to start new businesses and lives. Inspired by these women, Anisha knew she wanted to be an entrepreneur back in India. Now recognized as one of The Top 100 Global Diversity Leaders in 2019 and ranked among the 50 Most Influential 2018 in Asia, Anisha is also the President of the jury of the Cartier Women's Initiative for South Asia. In this remarkable episode, Anisha shares what it means to bristle at being labeled a “female” founder, and how that notion shifted with the birth of her daughters when she realized there simply weren't enough women's voices in the mix, and that real representation needed to start with her—even if it was only one voice. She reflects on what it means to take a big leap, how to persist to get to the breakthrough, and how the startup journey is never quite what you think it's going to be. She also discusses her journey from founder to investor and potentially back again. More than anything, Anisha's audacious wish to create an international community of role models that women everywhere can access will leave you asking who your role models are and how can you be a better one? . . . . . - Anisha starts off the episode by talking about how she has always believed in taking the leap—that jumping in the proverbial deep end and having to figure it all out has always served her best because, in the end, there's never any sure path. She also reflects on how women are so often trained to overthinking things, which can leave you on the sidelines and missing the key moments of your life. - She shares her journey of growing up in Delhi, being raised by a conservative father who was a struggling entrepreneur, then going to graduate school in the US, and on to work in the Clinton Administration to help women entrepreneurs raise funds to ultimately return to India to become an entrepreneur—as founder and CEO of Mydala.com. - Anisha then recounts how her discomfort (or annoyance) being thought of as a “female” founder shifted with the advent of her daughters. She also recounts the hardships of raising funding only to lose it in the 11th hour, and also relates her humbling self-reinvention in bringing She Capital to life. - At the end of the episode, Anisha shares her audacious wish for creating a world of brilliant founders and generations of role models who finally make real equality possible for women. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theidealists/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theidealists/support

‘I am on a mission to make organic food mainstream, accessible to everyone regardless of their income level.' While doing so, Adriana Luna-Diaz is building a profitable bootstrapped business based on the principles of holacracy (decentralised management model).Adriana is co-founder and director of Tierra de Monte, a Mexico-based AgriTech company. Forbes Magazine named Adriana among the 100 most powerful women in Mexico in 2021.Tierra de Monte creates products that improve soil fertility, protect crops and foster biodiversity. With a team of 9 and a large network of partners, the company has been operating in Mexico, Guatemala, Peru and Ecuador since 2015.Some of the topics we explore:How bootstrapping forces founders to be creative and efficientWhy there are no teams at Tierra de Monte, only ‘cells'Why every employee should serve customers (even an accountant!)How agriculture can be a source of well-being instead of causing poverty and violenceAbout Adriana Luna-Diaz:Adriana is co-founder and director of Tierra de Monte, a company that strives to regenerate soil and boost its fertility.Adriana is a laureate of the Cartier Women's Initiative 2020. Forbes Magazine named her among the 100 most powerful women in Mexico in 2021. HER GLOBAL IMPACT Magazine selected Adriana as one of the Global Catalysts.She is a biologist by profession and holds a Master's degree in socio-environmental business administration. Adriana is based in Mexico.About Darya Kamkalova:Darya is podcaster, a data industry professional, a startup mentor, a co-founder of Manifest Taproom (a craft beer bar in Berlin), and a speaker.Her experience in the data industry spans 10 years, five continents and such domains as data monetisation & acquisition, data product development, strategic partnerships as well as data marketplace business operations.Darya has been driving or supporting various projects empowering women since 2013. She is based in Berlin, Germany.Venturing Women website:https://www.venturingwomen.org/Follow us on social media:Instagram - LinkedIn

When Shelly Porges learned in 2017 that women were only receiving 2.7 percent of global venture capital, she started thinking about what she could do to change that. By 2018, she had co-founded the Billion Dollar Fund for Women (now Beyond the Billion), and within a year more than $1 billion was committed from over 80 funds globally. In this episode of Women on the Move, Shelly sits down with host Sam Saperstein to discuss her multisector background, why she's so passionate about connecting funders with women, and how Beyond the Billion achieved success beyond her expectations. Multisector experience Shelly tells Sam that her varied experience across the corporate, government, and entrepreneurial sectors has been invaluable. “Each sector has its own rewards and its own challenges, things that you learned that you wouldn't have learned maybe doing the last thing you did,” she says. Starting out in the corporate sector, Shelly worked 10 years at American Express before spending three years at Bank of America as Chief Marketing Officer during an historic turnaround. She went on to found not one but six companies in the Bay Area. By 2005, she had moved to Washington, DC and become involved with Hillary Clinton's campaigns. “I wasn't doing it for money,” she tells Sam. I was doing it because I really believed in her as a candidate and her as a leader. And then I had the opportunity to join her at the state department as her senior advisor for global entrepreneurship.” Shelly is now working in her fifth sector, venture capital, having launched the Billion Dollar Fund for Women in 2018. Raising a billion for women Shelly says the inspiration for the Billion Dollar Fund for Women was the many female founders she worked with over the years at the Cartier Women's Initiative, the largest women's business plan competition in the world. “I would see women from all over the world, innovating amazing technology or tech-enabled businesses that were helping people in the healthcare sector or any number of things, saving lives, educating more and more young people,” she says. “And then afterwards I would try to help get them funded. And so I knew those companies intimately and not being able to find them funding would drive me nuts.” Back in the private sector after the 2016 election, Shelly knew she wanted to focus on helping women entrepreneurs raise money. She found her path forward when a friend, a prominent Asian businesswoman, told her the World Bank was holding its annual meetings in Bali in 2018. The friend was working to mobilize a blended finance forum around the 17 UN sustainable development goals—but she couldn't find a project partner for Goal #5: Gender Equality.  “I said, well, send me your parameters and I'll see what I can do,” Shelly recalls. “I know a lot of people. And meanwhile I started getting obsessed with this notion. What if I offered to promote these venture funds to limited partner investors who would invest in them in exchange for which they would make a pledge to invest more into female founders? And that's where it all started.” “So now she had a project partner for number five and we were up and running,” she tells Sam. “By the time we got to the World Bank meetings, we had over $460 million pledged from initially at 23 funds. So [it was] the beginning of what we call our global consortium of funds; in under nine months we achieved and then surpassed the billion dollars.” Getting results Since then, Beyond the Billion has continued to exceed expectations. Shelly says that's partly a reflection of the untapped value of women entrepreneurs; data shows that women are consistently getting better results than men.“Whereas when we invest in men, it's a normal carbon. It's the very definition of the normal curve because they represent the total universe practically of who gets invested in.” As far as advice to female entrepreneurs, Shelly is straightforward: “Do your homework, know who you're reaching out to,” she says. By doing your research upfront you can find the subset of funds that might be a good match for you in terms of stage, geography, mission, and other criteria, she notes.   Full transcript here

Dr Amantha Imber joins the podcast as a special guest co host to discuss the latest stories on Women's Agenda, and share some awesome tips on how to work effectively, productivity and make the most of your time.We talk how changes in the school system could impact women, the 27 year old new Labor Senator making history and the female-founded gaming company that's all about kindness.And we get some of the top tips from Amantha's new book Time Wise, Powerful Habits, More Time, Greater Joy, which will be available on July 5. The book examines some of the habits and strategies Amantha has learned from the more than 150 guests who have featured on her hit podcast, How I Work.This week's episode is made possible thanks to the support of the Cartier Women's Initiative, with nominations closing at the end of June! The Initiative aims to drive change by supporting women impact entrepreneurs, by championing those that have a social or environmental impact. Eligible businesses must be for-profit, in the early stages of growth and meet one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. About our guest host Dr Amantha Imber is an organisational psychologist and founder of behavioural science consultancy Inventium. Her number one ranking business podcast How I Work has had over 3 million downloads, and sees her interviewing some of the world's most successful people about their habits, strategies and rituals.Stories discussed this week: NSW and Victoria to introduce a new year of universal early learningAt just 27, Fatima Payman will be the first Afghan-Australian to enter federal parliamentKindness wins as female-founded gaming studio secures record investmentSame salary, one less work day: Thousands commit to testing the 4-day work week‘Time Wise – Powerful Habits, More Time, Greater Joy' – by Amantha ImberHow I Work podcast – hosted by Amantha ImberAmantha See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There's been a shift in how we talk about the private lives of others, and we're all for it -- with the backlash against the newspaper that "outed" Rebel Wilson fierce and game-changing. Meanwhile, what's with the rise in threats of violence against female politicians? From NZ PM Jacinda Ardern to Australian Independent MP Dr Monique Ryan, there's been a sharp uptick in misogynistic threats. Also this week, a win from government on women's workforce participation -- this time in NSW, where billions will be invested in childcare. Plus, we speak to Wingee Sampaio, the global director of the Cartier Women's Initiative, to learn more about the global awards program. We've partnered with Cartier Women's Initiative, to share more on the programs with our audience and get more great female-own businesses recognised and connected internationally. The Initiative aims to drive change by supporting women impact entrepreneurs, by championing those that have a social or environmental impact.Eligible businesses must be for-profit, in the early stages of growth and meet one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.This year marks the program's expansion with the creation of a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award, open to all genders, and a new Regional Award, exclusively for founders and entrepreneurs from Australia and NZ. Applications are currently open until the end of the month for the 2023 edition.Awardees will be granted up to $100,000 USD in funding, INSEAD enrolment, media visibility, tailored mentoring, international business exposure and will join a vibrant global community of experts, advisors and investors.apply now through the website at www.cartierwomensinitiative.comStories discussed this weekThe Cartier Women's Initiative‘How can this be possible today?' Supporters unite around Rebel WilsonNSW government to invest billions in childcare and paid parental leaveThreats against Jacinda Ardern have tripled in the past three years See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Julia Gillard has raised concerns about the gender imbalance of who is and will return to the office. Meanwhile, Elon Musk wants people who keep working from home to "pretend to work elsewhere". He's got his own -- some might say 1950s -- take on the amount of time that should be spent in the office. We discuss all the latest stories from the week, including the best wins for women. And overall this week feels very new and rather optimistic. We have a new Cabinet, and record numbers of women across key leadership positions. We have Senator Penny Wong, working her way around the Pacific and proving that collaboration is more powerful than whatever else the previous government was doing. Then there was the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation verdict. We discuss it all! Thank you to The Cartier Women's Initiative for supporting today's ep! Get in the miz of this awesome global prize, and let the women in your life know. Stories discussed this week. The list of new Labor MPs is dominated by womenWhat Albanese's government signifies for culturally diverse Australians like meWho is Penny Wong? What to know about Australia's new Foreign Minister‘Engage closely and listen respectfully': Penny Wong makes commitment during Samoa visit‘Invisible behind a screen': Former PM Julia Gillard warns work from home could halt women's careersElon Musk's ‘get in the office' way or the highway will harm diversity efforts at TeslaSheryl Sandberg is stepping down as COO of Facebook‘Setback for women': Amber Heard issues statement after Johnny Depp's defamation win The Cartier Women's Initiative is a global entrepreneurship program that champions women founders whose businesses have a social or environmental impact. Applications are currently open until the end of the month for the 2023 edition.Awardees will be granted significant prizes including up to $100,000 USD in funding.Apply now at www.cartierwomensinitiative.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The largest four-day work week trial has kicked off in the UK, with Australia to soon follow.So do four-day work weeks actually make a difference? Are they the silver bullet to solving workplace gender equality? We discuss. Meanwhile, we look at the psychology of deadlines -- how far can you push them, and should you? Also, some excellent wins for women that we're covering, thanks to the support of the Cartier Women's Initiative. The Women's Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media, publisher of Women's Agenda. Stories discussed this week include: Our response to the Nadesalingam family proves humanity, not fear lies at the heart of Australia's national identityhttps://womensagenda.com.au/latest/our-response-to-the-murugappan-family-proves-humanity-not-fear-lies-at-the-heart-of-australias-national-identity/ 5 things Jacinda and Albo (probably) talked about at dinner last nighthttps://womensagenda.com.au/latest/all-the-things-jacinda-ardern-and-anthony-albanese-probably-talked-about-at-dinner-last-night/ Same salary, one less work day: Thousands commit to testing the 4-day work weekhttps://womensagenda.com.au/latest/same-salary-one-less-work-day-thousands-commit-to-testing-the-4-day-work-week/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Únete a la comunidad #EnDefensaPropia — tenemos contenido exclusivo: talleres, mentorías, Q&A con expertas y mucha gente bella comunidad.endefensapropia.com Tenemos mucho que aprender de todos los ámbitos de la vida. Detrás de cada profesión hay historias que inspiran, de lucha y reinvención. Hoy hablamos con Shantall Lacayo, ganadora de la última edición de Project Runway Shantall ha trabajado por esta victoria durante muchos años. Pasó de su país, Nicaragua, a Argentina y Miami, ha participado en otros realities de moda y ha sido constante durante todos estos años, incluyendo en pandemia, por mantener su marca y llegar a ser lo que hoy es: pionera en diseño de moda consciente en Centroamérica y promotora del arte y la cultura nicaragüense. Ella nos inspira a todas las que buscamos emprender en eso que nos apasiona y esforzarnos por ofrecer un producto de calidad, adaptarnos a los cambios, expandirnos, crear alianzas con fines financieros y crear oportunidades para otros. Lo más admirable de Shantall es que sin importar en dónde se encontrara, ni lo que estuviese pasando, jamás le quitó los ojos a su objetivo. Los invito a ver este episodio #EnDefensaPropia Quien también nos invita a emprender es Cartier Women's Initiative, un programa que año tras años busca generar un impacto social, apoyando emprendimientos dirigidos y fundados por mujeres en cualquier país del mundo y cualquier sector. Su intervención va desde soporte financiero, humanos, mentoría para brindarles herramientas que hagan crecer sus negocios y habilidades de liderazgo. Las aplicaciones para la edición 2023 están abiertas. Tienen hasta el 30 de junio para aplicar en https://tinyurl.com/2uhw9wu5 y únete a esta comunidad. SUSCRÍBETE: https://www.youtube.com/erikadelavegaoficial WEB: http://erikadelavega.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikadlvoficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ErikaDLV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erikadelavega/ Producción: Valentina Carmona https://www.instagram.com/pelicarmona Producción: November Content https://www.novembercontent.com/ Edición: Vanessa Ferrebus

Únete a la comunidad #EnDefensaPropia — tenemos contenido exclusivo: talleres, mentorías, Q&A con expertas y mucha gente bella comunidad.endefensapropia.com Tenemos mucho que aprender de todos los ámbitos de la vida. Detrás de cada profesión hay historias que inspiran, de lucha y reinvención. Hoy hablamos con Shantall Lacayo, ganadora de la última edición de Project Runway Shantall ha trabajado por esta victoria durante muchos años. Pasó de su país, Nicaragua, a Argentina y Miami, ha participado en otros realities de moda y ha sido constante durante todos estos años, incluyendo en pandemia, por mantener su marca y llegar a ser lo que hoy es: pionera en diseño de moda consciente en Centroamérica y promotora del arte y la cultura nicaragüense. Ella nos inspira a todas las que buscamos emprender en eso que nos apasiona y esforzarnos por ofrecer un producto de calidad, adaptarnos a los cambios, expandirnos, crear alianzas con fines financieros y crear oportunidades para otros. Lo más admirable de Shantall es que sin importar en dónde se encontrara, ni lo que estuviese pasando, jamás le quitó los ojos a su objetivo. Los invito a ver este episodio #EnDefensaPropia Quien también nos invita a emprender es Cartier Women's Initiative, un programa que año tras años busca generar un impacto social, apoyando emprendimientos dirigidos y fundados por mujeres en cualquier país del mundo y cualquier sector. Su intervención va desde soporte financiero, humanos, mentoría para brindarles herramientas que hagan crecer sus negocios y habilidades de liderazgo. Las aplicaciones para la edición 2023 están abiertas. Tienen hasta el 30 de junio para aplicar en https://tinyurl.com/2uhw9wu5 y únete a esta comunidad. SUSCRÍBETE: https://www.youtube.com/erikadelavegaoficial WEB: http://erikadelavega.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikadlvoficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ErikaDLV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erikadelavega/ Producción: Valentina Carmona https://www.instagram.com/pelicarmona Producción: November Content https://www.novembercontent.com/ Edición: Vanessa Ferrebus

In this episode, we're joined by social entrepreneur, Mandy Richards, who shares her passion for human rights and empowering women through social entrepreneurship. behind closed doors' Founder and Managing Director, Donny Walford, has a conversation with Mandy about her inspiring charity, Global Sisters, which exists to make business possible for women by enabling them to be financially resilient and stand tall. Through this conversation, Mandy shares her passion for getting involved in purpose-led ventures, demonstrating why pursuing your passion is one of the best things you could ever do. If you're ready to awaken your positivity and feel inspired, tune into our latest episode now! About Mandy Richards Mandy is a social entrepreneur fiercely passionate about human rights, animal welfare, eradicating poverty and empowering women. She established Global Sisters to democratise entrepreneurship in 2013 - with the goal of creating a scalable and efficient model for supporting women to create an income stream via self-employment, when mainstream employment wasn't accessible. Mandy's diverse career path over the past 20+ years has spanned the commercial and not-for-profit sectors where she has worked internationally on government business incubation programs in Botswana and New Zealand, as well as for high profile charities including the Hamlin Fistula Hospitals in Ethiopa and locally as National Marketing Manager for the RSPCA. In 2019, Mandy sat on a panel at APEC Chile in the Women and the Economy Forum and in 2020 was a coach in the global Cartier Women's Initiative. She has also been voted one of the 25 most inspiring and influential people for the for-purpose sector as a Pro Bono Australian Impact 25 winner for 2022, and also won the Judges Award for Innovation on top of this outstanding accolade. Connect with Mandy by emailing her here. Learn more about behind closed doors by visiting our https://www.behindcloseddoors.com/ (website) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/behind-closed-doors (LinkedIn page). Follow behind closed doors on https://www.facebook.com/bcdwomen (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/bcdwomen (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/bcdwomen (Twitter).

Meet our podcast guest: Dr. Anino Emuwa is the Founder and Managing Director of Avandis Consulting, a strategy and financial advisory firm in France. A former corporate banker with Citibank, she is an experienced Non-Executive Director and sits on the board of several organisations including Nottingham Trent University, U.K. Anino is an advocate for gender diversity in leadership and is a member of the Institute of Directors' Expert Advisory Group on Diversity and Inclusion. She convenes global and regional communities for women in leadership including 100 Women@Davos, and is recognised as one of 125 people to follow on LinkedIn about Diversity and Inclusion. An award-winning international speaker on D&I, entrepreneurship, and emerging technologies, Dr Emuwa has spoken at prestigious institutions and conferences including Forbes, Facebook, Reykjavik Forum for Women Global Leaders and University of Cambridge. Her articles have also been published in international publications including Forbes, Entrepreneur and Global Banking and Finance Review. Anino has been a mentor for several international organisations and programmes including Cartier Women's Initiative, the Chartered Management Institute and the University of Cambridge Enterprise Women's Programme. She is also a Cherie Blair Foundation Mentor Alumni. She received her Doctorate in Business Administration from Nottingham Business School where she is an alumni fellow. Anino holds an MBA from Cranfield School of Management and a BSc Economics from the London School of Economics, and is presently carrying out research at the University of Cambridge. Rate, Review, & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Did you find the episode valuable? If yes, please leave a rating and a review on our podcast show! By doing so, you are creating a ripple-effect of positive impact. The more people can discover this episode, the more rising thought leaders can we support to truly step into their biggest, boldest version of themselves. Also, have you already subscribed to the podcast? If not, make sure to do so not to miss the upcoming episodes! Links mentioned in this episode: Connect with Dr Anino Emuwa: LinkedIn: Dr Anino Emuwa Twitter: @DrEmuwa Instagram: @dr.emuwa For more live trainings & interviews, join our community of 1250+ rising thought leaders! The Thought Leadership Accelerator Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tlacommunity/

Worldwide, 80% of wastewater receives minimal to no treatment before being discharged to the environment. This practice has a ruinous impact on the environment as well as on public health.Wastewater treatment is also a energy-intensive process. It can account for up to 5% of the country's annual electricity load being a significant driver of climate change.In this episode, we will hear from Orianna Bretschger, the CEO and Co-Founder of Aquacycl, a company that provides technologies for safe, reliable and cost-effective wastewater treatment coupled with energy recovery.Topics we explore:Why do water treatment and sanitation still remain big challenges for the humanity?The role of water treatment in the global ecosystem and climate change.From academia to the startup jungle: Building a business on top of 12 years of research.The unfundable: A women-led hardware company raises money in a risk-averse and heavily regulated industry. Mission impossible?About Orianna Bretschger:Orianna Bretschger is the CEO and Co-Founder of Aquacycl. It was founded in 2016 with a goal of creating distributed wastewater treatment to address water scarcity and lack of infrastructure in low-income countries. This journey has led the founding team to a deeper understanding of wastewater challenges across many industries.Prior to forming Aquacycl, Orianna dedicated 12 years to researching how bacteria breathe and eat and developing a technology to control this process electronically. A researcher turned entrepreneur, Orianna is a laureate of the Science & Technology Pioneer Award of the Cartier Women's Initiative. Orianna is based in California, US.About Darya Kamkalova:Darya wears many hats: she is podcaster, a data industry professional, a co-founder of Manifest Taproom (a craft beer bar in Berlin), startup evaluator and mentor, an investor, and a speaker.Her experience in the data industry spans 10 years, five continents and such domains as data monetisation & acquisition, data product development, strategic partnerships as well as data marketplace business operations.Darya has been driving or supporting various projects empowering women since 2013. She is based in Berlin.Venturing Women website:https://www.venturingwomen.org/Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/venturingwomen/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/venturingwomen/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venturingwomenTelegram: https://t.me/venturingwomen

Building a legacy by serving others is a journey marked by milestones. On this journey to helping our audience increase their conscience, presence, and influence, we're celebrating our 100th episode by discussing the topic of legacy with three influential leaders. Join Laura as she shares the mic with consultant Michael Houlihan, social innovator Janet Salazar, and cleantech expert Diana Yousef. Listen in as they explore the intricacies of helping audiences understand their message, the challenges they faced when communicating their mission, and how they are focusing on refining and building momentum for the future.     Here are a few things you'll learn during this conversation: How to help your audience understand the value of the problem The role of gender, politics, and leadership in legacy building How to make conversations between leaders more meaningful and intimate Why future generations will be voting with their time, not their money The impact of mentorship on communication and growth   About Michael Houlihan:   Michael Houlihan is the founder of barefoot wines, America's number one wine brand, and the coauthor of the New York Times bestseller, The Barefoot Spirit. He's a consultant, a workshop leader, a speaker, and co-author of weekly blogs at thebarefootspirit.com and www.consumerbrandbuilders.com.   You can download a free chapter of Michael's book at www.thebarefootspirit.com/freebook   About Janet Salazar:   Janet C. Salazar is a social innovator, human potential activist, serial entrepreneur, speaker, writer, humanitarian, and a global leadership strategist. Her fascination and energy are focused on the intersection and convergence of leadership, innovation, investment, partnerships, inclusion, and philanthropy for equitable economies and social good.    You can connect with Janet in the following ways: www.janetsalazar.co www.fsun-global.org www.impactleadership21.com   About Diana Yousef:   Diana Yousef, PhD, MBA is founder and CEO of change:WATER Labs, a mission-driven cleantech venture creating disruptive technologies to expand access to clean water and safe sanitation, especially in under-resourced and vulnerable communities. Dr. Yousef founded cWL in 2015 based on inspiration she took from her work with NASA on wastewater treatment solutions for the International Space Station, the ultimate off-grid situation. In addition to her work with NASA, Dr. Yousef is a trained protein biochemist, a former McKinsey consultant, and biotech-cleantech VC, and has worked at the WorldBank/IFC and UNDP to promote innovative technologies and business models to alleviate poverty and promote sustainability. She holds degrees in Biology from Harvard (BA) and Cornell (PhD), and an MBA and MA in International Affairs (Columbia). She is one of the Cartier Women's Initiative Awardees, an Inventor-Ambassador for the AAAS/Lemelson Foundation, and a former advisor to the NASA-USAID Launch Accelerator and to the TED Fellows Program. Her team's work has been recognized as one of Fast Company's 2019 World Changing Ideas and she was invited by the Turkish Government to speak on their work at the 2019 UN Climate Summit.   You can connect with Diana at www.change-water.com   To learn more about Dr. Laura Sicola and how mastering influence can impact your success go to https://www.speakingtoinfluence.com/quickstart and download the quick start guide for mastering the three C's of influence.   You can connect with Laura in the following ways:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWri2F_hhGQpMcD97DctJwA Facebook: Vocal Impact Productions Twitter: @Laura Sicola  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vocalimpactproductions Instagram: @VocalImpactProductions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EdTech | imagiLabs | Girls Education | STEM | Entrepreneurship | Coding for Future | Creators with technology | Dora Palfi is the co-founder & CEO of imagiLabs, an ed-tech company making products that empower girls with the skills, confidence, and community to create with technology. Dora worked as a developer at Morgan Stanley and as a UX Designer at Cisco, and has substantial experience teaching programming to children and teenagers as well as advocating for women in technology. Originally from Hungary, and true to her fictional namesake Dora the Explorer, she has lived, studied, and worked in 10 countries across four continents. In addition to her work to bring technology closer to girls, she is also a yoga instructor, bringing mindfulness closer to engineers.Dora has been recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 2021 list as one of Europe's leading social entrepreneurs and as a Cartier Women's Initiative Fellow in 2020.In our interview, we discuss the role of technology in shaping the future for women and girls. Dora co-founded imagiLabs with the wish to empower young women to pursue a career in STEM. The interests of both boys and girls in technology, math, and science are similar until the age of 12 years old. After that age, it seems that gender stereotypes play an important role in how teenagers see their life options and this shapes their choices in their careers as well. imagiLabs' mission: To build diversity among technology's creators so it can benefit everyone. Incredibly, women still make up less than 25% of the tech workforce in Europe. We give coding superpowers to girls and nonbinary kids so that the next generation is equally equipped to use technology to shape the future. How do we do it? image has worked with hundreds of young people to make learning Python fun and relevant. Our team is building the only mobile-first community targeting 300 million pre-teen girls worldwide with the goal of encouraging them to start coding. The imagi apps introduce Python programming through a visual and gamified learning journey, where colorful designs can be created + shared. We also made a programmable accessory, the imagiCharm, which enhances the learning experience by making code projects more tangible and easy to show off!Follow Dora Palfi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorapalfi/Read more about imagiLabs:  https://imagilabs.com/Episode Timeline:02:30 Tell us more about imagiLabs and where are you now in your entrepreneurial journey?05:05 What product does imagiLabs sell?06:28 How many users do imagiLabs have now, and what engagement do you see?08:29 When did you decide to become an entrepreneur?11:15 How did you find the confidence to start your start-up, and how did you get started?13:33 What is the target group of imagiLabs and how do you target parents as part of your business strategy?17: 37 What do you think is the key to success when putting together a team? Tell us more about your team setup.21:04 How do you tackle scaling your business? What piece of advice do you want to share for those looking for investments?23:05 What is your experience pitching your business and any advice worth sharing?25:07 How does your day look like as a co-founder and CEO?26:55 What is next for imagiLabs?29:45 As an entrepreneur, how do you take care of yourself and your mental health?32:40 Looking back, is there something you would have done differently?33:40 What is one final thought you want to share with the listeners?34:56 Final 5 Fire Questions.

Carmen Hijosa is the creator of Pinatex, a new, non-woven textile made from pineapple leaves. After finishing a PhD in textiles at the Royal College of Art, she founded her company, Ananas Anam. And subsequently, the new material has been specified by brands such as Hugo Boss, Chanel, and Mango for bags, shoes and clothes. It has even been used for a vegan hotel suite at the Hilton Hotel Bankside.Meanwhile, Pinatex production offers additional income to more than 700 families from farming communities and cooperatives in the Philippines, where the pineapple leaves are collected. None too surprisingly, she has won a slew of awards, including the Arts Foundation Material Innovation Prize and the Cartier Women's Initiative Award.In this episode we talk about: what Pinatex is and how it's made; why she came up with the idea to create a non-woven textile from pineapple leaves; her background in the leather industry; the trip to the Philippines that changed her life; growing up in Spain and being a rebel at school; issues around the material's end of life; starting her new foundation for children; and why the material brings out the best in people.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/materialmatters?fan_landing=true)

Dr. Shirley Madhere is a NYC-based plastic surgeon and Founder of Holistic Plastic Surgery.  This philosophy is based on a whole-body, mind, and spirit approach to beauty and incorporates wellness, integrative nutrition, functional aesthetics, and complementary medicine.   Dr. Madhere's approach to optimal outcomes in plastic surgery is through a lens of wellness, and is grounded in science and backed by ivy league medical study, research, and extensive surgical training.  View her menu of services at ElementsandGraces.com.  Consultations are available in-office, virtually, and online via Click-lift.com.   Coming soon: Dr. Madhere offers beauty on call services through Jet Set Beauty Rx, a mobile medical aesthetics unit delivering beauty in the privacy of your own home.  Reserve at JetSetBeautyRx.com.   As a creative outlet and means to broaden the perspective on the “spectrum of beauty,”  Dr. Madhere created Forever F.A.B., a podcast dedicated to Fashion, the Art of living well (i.e., wellness), and all things Beauty.  Visit ForeverFABpodcast.com for past and new episodes.     If you enjoy listening to the Forever F.A.B. podcast, get more audio and visuals with a membership through Patreon.  Choose the Gold, Platinum, or Diamond tier for premium added content, special co-hosts, lifestyle videos, branded merchandise, and private access to Dr. Shirley's Clubhouse by visiting patreon.com/ForeverFAB.   This week's podcast episode features an interview with Vanessa Ford.   You may not realize the signs.  One day, you feel whole, purposeful, and full of energy.  The next day, you feel out of sorts.  Though nothing has changed in your outside world, something inside feels off-balance.  You work out religiously, but the slice of pizza you only looked at but didn't eat seemed to have found its way onto your scale.   Your skin is drier and the grey hairs appeared overnight.  You love life, yet your energy levels wax and wane.   Should you give away those fabulous clothes in your closet that no longer fit?  Or do you hold onto them thinking that more exercise and a stricter diet will help you wear them again with confidence?   You love your partner, yet sometimes, you think of the unspeakable.   You're hot and sweating at 3:00 pm, then cold and reaching for a cashmere pashmina the next. Whatever this is… it's temporary.  Maybe it's even normal.  Maybe it doesn't even have to be this way.   Vanessa is the co-founder of MenoLabs, a company focused on women's issues during perimenopause/menopause. She and her friend of 20 years, Danielle Jacobs, created MenoLabs to address what they see as a glaring need in every woman's life.    Vanessa was prompted to action when, at 44, she began her own transition into menopause. Unsatisfied with the lack of support that women experience during this stage of life, and finding the stereotypes of women in mid-life exasperating and insulting, she met the challenges of this stage of a woman's life with creativity.  Named a top ten finalist in the Cartier Women's Initiative, Vanessa believes that for-profits can change the world and make a difference in people's lives with the same passion for mission used by nonprofits — and in fact, should do so if they want to be truly successful.  She is, herself, successful, on a mission to make life better for others and doing it all with authenticity and flair. Catch the latest episode of the Forever F.A.B. podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iheartradio, Podbean, and wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.  For past episodes featuring guest star interviews, beauty product reviews and innovations in plastic surgery, visit ForeverFABpodcast.com.   The F.A.B. Five according to Vanessa Ford: Put down your phone—with purpose. Take daily mini-vacations—no matter where you are, even if only for 5 minutes. Don't over-think exercise.  Just do it. De-stress by prioritizing your favorite sensory input; relax through your senses. Give your body what it needs. You can find MenoLabs on Facebook, Instagram, and on our app MenoLife. Purchase products and supplement your beauty at menolabs.com. Follow Vanessa on IG: @vanessa.menolabs. ***** As always, if you liked this episode of the Forever FAB podcast, please share it and subscribe to the feed. Listen to past episodes or check out who's coming up next on foreverfabpodcast.com.   If you enjoy listening to the Forever F.A.B. podcast, get more audio and visuals with a membership through Patreon.  Choose the Gold, Platinum, or Diamond tier for premium added content, special co-hosts, lifestyle videos, branded merchandise, and private access to my Clubhouse by visiting patreon.com/ForeverFAB.   If you are the Founder of or represent a beauty brand and want to be featured on an episode of the Forever FAB podcast segment of Fifteen Minutes of FAB, send me some stuff.  Visit ForeverFABpodcast.com and fill out the Contact form.   For general holistic beauty tips or to set up an appointment with me to discuss your personalized options for leveling up your beauty, go to ElementsandGraces.com and sign up for my newsletter.   And for an online e-consultation on time, anytime and on your time, visit Click-Lift.com for your wellness, plastic surgery, and beauty questions on the go. And… if you don't want to go anywhere or leave your home, look out for Jet Set Beauty Rx offering mobile aesthetic medical services, such as injectable fillers and multi-vitamin facial treatments.  Jet Set Beauty Rx is coming to your neighborhood soon.     Credits: Video backdrop: custom by Anyvoo Fashion: top by Goop Label; eyewear by Prive Revaux Makeup: n/a   Produced by www.oneofoneproductions.com Recorded, mixed, edited and original music by www.23dbproductions.com   Podcast Medical Disclaimer The purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. It is no substitute for professional care by your doctor or your own qualified healthcare professional. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this podcast or in any linked materials. Guests who speak on this podcast express their own opinions, experience and conclusions, and Dr. Shirley Madhere neither endorses nor opposes any particular opinion discussed in this podcast. The views expressed on this podcast have no relation to those of any academic, hospital, practice, institution or other entity with which Dr. Shirley Madhere may be affiliated.  

Dr. Shirley Madhere is a NYC-based plastic surgeon and Founder of Holistic Plastic Surgery.  This philosophy is based on a whole-body, mind, and spirit approach to beauty and incorporates wellness, integrative nutrition, functional aesthetics, and complementary medicine.   Dr. Madhere's approach to optimal outcomes in plastic surgery is through a lens of wellness, and is grounded in science and backed by ivy league medical study, research, and extensive surgical training.  View her menu of services at ElementsandGraces.com.  Consultations are available in-office, virtually, and online via Click-lift.com.   Coming soon: Dr. Madhere offers beauty on call services through Jet Set Beauty Rx, a mobile medical aesthetics unit delivering beauty in the privacy of your own home.  Reserve at JetSetBeautyRx.com.   As a creative outlet and means to broaden the perspective on the “spectrum of beauty,”  Dr. Madhere created Forever F.A.B., a podcast dedicated to Fashion, the Art of living well (i.e., wellness), and all things Beauty.  Visit ForeverFABpodcast.com for past and new episodes.     If you enjoy listening to the Forever F.A.B. podcast, get more audio and visuals with a membership through Patreon.  Choose the Gold, Platinum, or Diamond tier for premium added content, special co-hosts, lifestyle videos, branded merchandise, and private access to Dr. Shirley's Clubhouse by visiting patreon.com/ForeverFAB.   This week's podcast episode features an interview with Vanessa Ford.   You may not realize the signs.  One day, you feel whole, purposeful, and full of energy.  The next day, you feel out of sorts.  Though nothing has changed in your outside world, something inside feels off-balance.  You work out religiously, but the slice of pizza you only looked at but didn't eat seemed to have found its way onto your scale.   Your skin is drier and the grey hairs appeared overnight.  You love life, yet your energy levels wax and wane.   Should you give away those fabulous clothes in your closet that no longer fit?  Or do you hold onto them thinking that more exercise and a stricter diet will help you wear them again with confidence?   You love your partner, yet sometimes, you think of the unspeakable.   You're hot and sweating at 3:00 pm, then cold and reaching for a cashmere pashmina the next. Whatever this is… it's temporary.  Maybe it's even normal.  Maybe it doesn't even have to be this way.   Vanessa is the co-founder of MenoLabs, a company focused on women's issues during perimenopause/menopause. She and her friend of 20 years, Danielle Jacobs, created MenoLabs to address what they see as a glaring need in every woman's life.    Vanessa was prompted to action when, at 44, she began her own transition into menopause. Unsatisfied with the lack of support that women experience during this stage of life, and finding the stereotypes of women in mid-life exasperating and insulting, she met the challenges of this stage of a woman's life with creativity.  Named a top ten finalist in the Cartier Women's Initiative, Vanessa believes that for-profits can change the world and make a difference in people's lives with the same passion for mission used by nonprofits — and in fact, should do so if they want to be truly successful.  She is, herself, successful, on a mission to make life better for others and doing it all with authenticity and flair. Catch the latest episode of the Forever F.A.B. podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iheartradio, Podbean, and wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.  For past episodes featuring guest star interviews, beauty product reviews and innovations in plastic surgery, visit ForeverFABpodcast.com.   The F.A.B. Five according to Vanessa Ford: Put down your phone—with purpose. Take daily mini-vacations—no matter where you are, even if only for 5 minutes. Don't over-think exercise.  Just do it. De-stress by prioritizing your favorite sensory input; relax through your senses. Give your body what it needs. You can find MenoLabs on Facebook, Instagram, and on our app MenoLife. Purchase products and supplement your beauty at menolabs.com. Follow Vanessa on IG: @vanessa.menolabs. ***** As always, if you liked this episode of the Forever FAB podcast, please share it and subscribe to the feed. Listen to past episodes or check out who's coming up next on foreverfabpodcast.com.   If you enjoy listening to the Forever F.A.B. podcast, get more audio and visuals with a membership through Patreon.  Choose the Gold, Platinum, or Diamond tier for premium added content, special co-hosts, lifestyle videos, branded merchandise, and private access to my Clubhouse by visiting patreon.com/ForeverFAB.   If you are the Founder of or represent a beauty brand and want to be featured on an episode of the Forever FAB podcast segment of Fifteen Minutes of FAB, send me some stuff.  Visit ForeverFABpodcast.com and fill out the Contact form.   For general holistic beauty tips or to set up an appointment with me to discuss your personalized options for leveling up your beauty, go to ElementsandGraces.com and sign up for my newsletter.   And for an online e-consultation on time, anytime and on your time, visit Click-Lift.com for your wellness, plastic surgery, and beauty questions on the go. And… if you don't want to go anywhere or leave your home, look out for Jet Set Beauty Rx offering mobile aesthetic medical services, such as injectable fillers and multi-vitamin facial treatments.  Jet Set Beauty Rx is coming to your neighborhood soon.     Credits: Video backdrop: custom by Anyvoo Fashion: top by Goop Label; eyewear by Prive Revaux Makeup: n/a   Produced by www.oneofoneproductions.com Recorded, mixed, edited and original music by www.23dbproductions.com   Podcast Medical Disclaimer The purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. It is no substitute for professional care by your doctor or your own qualified healthcare professional. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this podcast or in any linked materials. Guests who speak on this podcast express their own opinions, experience and conclusions, and Dr. Shirley Madhere neither endorses nor opposes any particular opinion discussed in this podcast. The views expressed on this podcast have no relation to those of any academic, hospital, practice, institution or other entity with which Dr. Shirley Madhere may be affiliated.  

Dr. Gaspard has a passion for entrepreneurship, healthcare, medical devices, and innovation. She earned her bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering (BME) at the University of Miami in Miami, FL (‘04). She completed her Masters ('05) and PhD ('11) in BME at Carnegie Mellon University. While earning her graduate degrees she founded and served as CEO of two biotech companies, TLneoCare, LLC and Rubitection Inc, to commercialize her innovations. As CEO she developed the business strategy, IP strategy, and raised initial financing. She has ideated novel technology for infant physiotherapy, vascular surgery, and wound care. She has received recognition and awards including being selected as a finalist for the Cartier Women's Initiative Awards('13), a semi-finalist for the Big C competition ('14), a finalist for the Mass Challenge Business accelerator in Boston, and taking 1st place at the 3 Rivers Investment Venture Fair's Technology showcase (‘11). Her vision is to make the Rubitect Assessment System the global standard solution for early bedsore detection and management.

Small Business Finance   What You Will Learn: Why many entrepreneurs struggle with small business finance complexities, and how Lorne's firm helps owners build a solid financial foundation How Simple Startup helps new entrepreneurs build up their financial education, and how the firm gives a fresh perspective even to more experienced entrepreneurs Why putting a solid foundation in place for your business is the key to ensuring smooth, consistent future growth What key considerations Lorne recommends you keep in mind before seeking outside funding for your business Under what circumstances it might be worth looking for outside capital, and why fear often holds entrepreneurs back from taking opportunities presented to them Why it takes a tremendous amount of self-awareness to drive a business forward and take the right risks and opportunities Lorne shares advice and best practices for getting debt for your business, and why you might consider exchanging equity for financing rather than taking on debt Why it is crucial that any party you partner with in exchange for equity be aligned to your Vision and be positioned to help you grow Why your financial decisions should be based on how they help you reach your long-term goals and what impact they will have on your business today Why there are two kinds of investors, ones focused primarily on profit and others focused on growth potential About Lorne Noble: A serial entrepreneur, Lorne Noble combined his favorite aspects of the corporate world and prior businesses (the analytics and helping young companies) when he founded Simple Startup, his fourth company, in a location fit for a former professional ski racer, Boulder. Simple Startup was born from observation, experience and necessity. Having worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs, he often saw the same pattern repeated where incredible startups with mind-blowing vision and drive lacked a handle on their finances and suffered because of it. Entrepreneurs were making decisions based on gut feel rather than hard data leaving them open to risk when raising money and implementing strategy. They were unable to translate their vision into a sustainable, profitable business model. As principal and co-founder of Simple Startup, Noble dives into the analytics of the companies he advises while helping them simplify their finances, understand their numbers and make smart, informed decisions at every stage of business. He leads a talented group of financial analysts who are experts in investment-ready accounting, fractional finance support, business taxes and more, helping companies from idea to IPO and beyond. Noble began his career as an investment analyst where he led the due diligence process for over $2.5 billion in investment transactions. During the 2009 financial collapse, Noble became disenchanted with his corporate career and began the pursuit of his MBA from IE Business School in Madrid, Spain where he became hooked on entrepreneurship. His passion for entrepreneurship led him to launch three different technology platforms: Career Mentor Me, Help More and My Healthier Body. His certificate in Advanced Financial Modelling from the London School of Business and Finance enabled him to further entrench himself into one of his favorite pastimes tinkering with Excel spreadsheets. After moving to Boulder, Colorado for a new adventure, Noble acted as the finance mentor to high-impact companies at the Unreasonable Institute, Girl Effect Accelerator and Singularity University. He also served as the founding member of the inaugural Financial Architect Program at the Unreasonable Institute. In pursuit of the latter, Noble has worked with numerous accelerators and organizations including Techstars, Cartier Women's Initiative, Unreasonable Group, Next Wave Fund, Uncharted, Singularity University, the Nike Sponsored Girl Effect Accelerator, YPO+ Accelerator and Galvanize. He is always looking for new partnerships to help entrepreneurs change the world. Noble lives with his family in Boulder and has been fortunate to live in the United Kingdom, South Africa, Spain, France and the Dominican Republic. Noble absolutely loves finance, even going so far as to play with Excel on vacation, but he adores his girls Amber and Lyla even more. They enjoy going on adventures as a family including skiing, kite surfing, mountain biking and traveling. Resources: Website: https://simplestartup.com/ Email: hello@simplestartup.com Courses: https://simplestartup.com/academy/ Blog: https://simplestartup.com/blog/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lornenoble/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/simple-startup/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/simplestartupfinance Twitter: @SimpleStartup Additional Resources: Elite Business Health Assessment: https://growwithelite.com/health Email: info@GrowWithElite.com Website: https://growwithelite.com/

In this episode, Thea Myhrvold takes us on her journey as an edtech entrepreneur, the inception of her edtech startup GetBee and scaling it to skyrocket! A firm believer in the future of tech, Thea aims to connect people through technology and AI. She shares how she keeps up with the ever growing tech industry and hopes to empower women through technology. Thea takes on how startups pivot and reinvent through their course of action. She talks about her superpower and leveling up in this space to secure investments and become a master at it! Listen to our new episode to know more about Thea's exciting journey. Link in the bio!Thea Myhrvold is a Globally recognized founder and CEO with a record of accomplishment in technology and innovation for more than 10 years. From coding one of the first edtech game-based apps, to launching a global marketplace for learning with TeachMeNow, and now scaling a global B2B technology that digitally transforms the future of work with GetBEE, she has a proven track record of delivery, impact and results.Thea has been recognized with numerous awards including being an Expo2020 Global Innovator, The Cartier Women's Awards, INC. Arabia's Top Female Startups, Mercedes Benz Brand Ambassador and top 10 Linkedin Power Profile all under the age of 30.

Edwina Sharrock started Birth Beat as a passion project after discovering a lack of access to essential prenatal services whilst pregnant with her first child. Several years later her passion project has become an award-winning business and earned her an Order of Australia for her efforts. With a third of maternity wards closed in regional Australia, her proposition: to make prenatal education and child safety education readily available has assisted 1000s of Australians. It has proved so successful its earned her a place at the Cartier Women's Initiative: an international entrepreneurship program. Edwina drops by to reveal her journey to becoming a social entrepreneur.

Edwina Sharrock started Birth Beat as a passion project after discovering a lack of access to essential prenatal services whilst pregnant with her first child. Several years later her passion project has become an award-winning business and earned her an Order of Australia for her efforts. With a third of maternity wards closed in regional Australia, her proposition: to make prenatal education and child safety education readily available has assisted 1000s of Australians. It has proved so successful its earned her a place at the Cartier Women's Initiative: an international entrepreneurship program. Edwina drops by to reveal her journey to becoming a social entrepreneur.

Scientist & entrepreneur Komal Dadlani is starting some powerful shifts in science and education. While studying biochemistry in the University of Chile, Komal recognized the lack of scientific instruments in laboratories. So, in 2013, despite having had no prior knowledge of entrepreneurship and business start-ups at the time, Komal courageously took on the challenge of co-founding and becoming CEO of Lab4U, a company that develops technologies that transform mobile devices into scientific instruments. Lab4U is designed to supplement the gaps in science and education and allows its 120,000 users around the world to have a lab in their pockets. Komal, guided by her desire to serve humanity, is committed to democratizing science and revolutionizing education by helping students become more inquisitive about the world. She has received numerous accolades in recognition of her work, including the Cartier Women's Initiative Award. In today's episode, Komal and I discuss the gaps in science & education in Chile and Latin America and how those inequalities inspired her to start Lab4U. We describe the beauty of science and how we can all don lab coats and be scientists of our lives and explain why, as a society, we need to grow our “threshold” of science. We also highlight the importance of integrating spirituality, science, and business and how revolutionizing science and education can impact society and alleviate suffering in the world. “Good intentions are not enough to solve the world's problems - we need a real understanding of science to change them.” - Komal Dadlani This week on Shift-Starters: The impetus behind Lab4U The science & education inequalities in Chile and Latin America The beauty of science and what defines a scientist Life as a series of data points and why a PhD is an entrepreneurial venture Bringing the scientific mindset into education and entrepreneurship The power of inquiry-based learning and the importance of helping students inquire about the world The fundamental philosophy of coaching Science as an approach to life and the long-term vision of Lab4U Exploring epistemology and the philosophy of science Transforming education to reduce social pain and the importance of civic & scientific literacy The lessons Komal realized about being a woman entrepreneur in a male-dominated world My past life in the tech industry and the perspective that's missing in start-up culture The place of spirituality in science and business The tension between science and religion and how the two can work in symbiosis Resources Mentioned: The Universe in a Single Atom: The Convergence of Science and Spirituality by His Holiness the Dalai Lama The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership: A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success by Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman, and Kaley Warner Klemp Related Content: Leave it Better Than You Came with Sophia Wood Connect with Komal Dadlani: Lab4U Lab4U on LinkedIn Lab4U on Instagram Lab4U on Facebook Lab4U on Twitter Komal Dadlani on LinkedIn Komal Dadlani on Instagram Komal Dadlani on Twitter EMAIL: info@komaldadlani.com / komal@Lab4U.co Let's Start Some Shift! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Shift-Starters with Erin Baker. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more Shift Starters, like you. Join me on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. For more exclusive content, information, and to request your FREE 7 Questions for Tackling Fear workbook, visit our website.

We were thrilled to have another trailblazer Hamisha Daryani Ahuja share her inspirational journey with us! Hamisha is an Entrepreneur, Film Producer and Director. She gave up her long-running business to pursue her dream of making movies. Two years later, she has directed her first feature film, the cross-cultural love story “Namaste Wahala”, which debuted on Netflix. Putting out hundreds of movies and television episodes a month, Nollywood is the world's second most prolific film industry after India's Bollywood. "Theres an important message, we are all actually one, and that's the whole theme of the movie.” Hamisha believes that the world can be a better and happier place by applying a few simple tools, she trains individuals and companies on this subject. Her course “The Pursuit of Happiness” has impacted thousands of lives till date. She has been trained by the world renowned Lisa Nichols. She also founded Bistro 7 a chain of restaurants in Lagos. She ran the award winning establishment for seven years. It was successfully acquired in January 2019 by Chocolate City Group. She is now a shareholder of the newly formed company and serves on their board.The session was chaired by Dr Anino Emuwa. Dr. Emuwa is the Founder and Managing Director of Avandis Consulting, a strategy and financial advisory firm in France.  A former corporate banker with Citibank, she is an experienced Non-Executive Director and sits on the board of several organisations. An award-winning international speaker on entrepreneurship, emerging technologies, and diversity and inclusion, Anino has been invited to speak at prestigious institutions and conferences including Forbes, Facebook, Association of MBAs Business School Leaders Forum, University of Cambridge, London School of Economics and the French National Assembly. Dr Emuwa's articles have been published in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Global Banking and Finance Review, and Business Chief Middle East and Africa. Dr. Anino convenes global and regional communities for women in leadership including 100 Women@Davos and African Women CEOs Network. She is a coach and mentor for Cartier Women's Initiative, and the Women's Development Programme at the Nottingham Trent University .

Shelly Porges is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of The Billion Dollar Fund for Women and Beyond the Billion. She is also a Board Member of the Financial Alliance for Women and on the Advisory Board for Cornerstone Capital, Mindshift Capital, Different Funds and Global Invest Her. Ms. Porges also served as President of the North American Jury for Cartier Women's Initiative for over a decade and as the former Senior Advisor, Global Entrepreneurship Program (GEP) at the U.S. State Department, a program she expanded to almost 150 countries, under Secretary Hillary Clinton. Before joining the State Department, she had a distinguished career in the private sector, including both corporate and entrepreneurial ventures. She served as executive head of marketing for American Express Canada and as chief marketing officer for Bank of America during a historic turn-around. Ms. Porges co-founded six ventures including Porges/Hudson Marketing; Scudder Weisel Capital LLC, a joint venture between Thomas Weisel Partners and Zurich Scudder Investments; and Global Payments Experts LLC, a payments industry advisory firm. Ms. Porges holds both a BS with Honors and MPS degree from Cornell University.  https://beyondthebillion.com/

Priya Prakash is a healthcare entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of HealthSetGo. Under her leadership, the organization, in a span of 4 years has become India's largest healthcare organization for schools that currently operates in over 77+ cities across the country, impacting 250,000 students and parents. She has been recognized as Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia & India - Healthcare & Sciences and has been the recipient of the Global Citizen Prize, Cartier Women's Initiative Awards, and Unilever Young Entrepreneur Award. Priya is the Founding Curator of the Gurgaon Hub of the World Economic Forum and a Member of the Future Generations Commission on Health and Climate Change. Additionally, she's a State Level Olympic Weightlifting Champion, avid health blogger, and has been featured in various national and international publications for her work. Priya holds a degree in Mathematics from Lady Shri Ram College and education in Social Entrepreneurship from INSEAD. Read her full story here: https://the-nwg.com/2020/10/22/priya-prakash/

PKN Managing Editor & Publisher Lindy Hughson is joined by Joanne Howarth, the Founder & CEO of Planet Protector Packaging.Joanne is an entrepreneur with big passion determined to make a big impact.Joanne explains how she was driven to find a planet-friendly form of packaging through her extensive use of polystyrene packaging for cold chain distribution in her previous role. This led her to research the use of sheep's wool as a natural thermal insulator, allowing her to convert otherwise discarded belly wool into Woolpack, a lining material for boxes that can be recycled or composted.Woolpack delivers superior performance to polystyrene for thermal packaging and is currently being used by clients shipping dairy products, meat, seafood and pharmaceuticals. It was recently featured as a case study with the World Wildlife Fund Australia's "Plastic: Revolution to Reality" report while the Lobster Protector variant won the gold medal award in the Food Design of the Year category at the 2020 Australasian Packaging and Innovation Design (PIDA) Awards,Joanne was recently named one of the seven winning laureates of the 2020 Cartier Women's Initiative, the French jeweller's international business program aimed at uncovering, recognising and supporting women entrepreneurs worldwide. This has provided her with new business connections and led to working with the UN's Industrial Development Organisation to support their sustainability development goals.Planet Protector is currently working with the Tasmanian government to replace polystyrene as part of the state's sustainable packaging initiative and is in the process of establishing a production site in Tasmania to reduce the cost of transporting packaging from the mainland. They are also seeking capital to move into the South East Asian market with a particular interest in Mongolia due to the volume of wool the country produces.We wrap up by discussing the importance of government support to help incentivise organisations to use sustainable packaging. Momentum is slowly gathering with Australian companies, but we are lagging behind New Zealand where the supermarkets have mandated the removal of polystyrene packaging for all products supplied to them.------------------------------The PKN Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of PKN Packaging News, owned and published by Yaffa Media.The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of PKN Packaging News, Yaffa Media, or the guest's employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media.If you wish to use any of this podcast's audio, please contact PKN Packaging News via their website www.packagingnews.com.au or send an email to editor@packagingnews.com.au.MC: Grant McHerronHost: Lindy HughsonEditor: Chris VisscherProducer: Steve VisscherPKN Packaging News - (c) 2020

How do you decide to start a business that would serve women in the financial industry? The answer? You quickly realize that women are underrepresented in the financial markets, and they generally retire with 35% less wealth than men. In Denmark, the number is 43% less for women. Anna-Sophie Hartvigsen is the co-founder of Female Invest, Northern Europe's leading financial educator. The goal of Female Invest is to help women become better at investing and managing their personal finances. They do this, among other things, through video courses and coaching sessions.Since Female Invest was founded in 2017, the company has helped 25,000 women across 33 countries become better at investing.In this episode, Anna-Sophie will tell us more about Female Invest, the company's missions, and vision, how did she decide to start a business, what are some of the challenges she had to overcome, as well as learnings she gathered.Recently, Anna-Sophie won the Cartier Women's Initiative Awards in Europe, the world's largest startup competition for women entrepreneurs. and previously she was featured as Forbes 30 under 30. On top of that, Anna is a TedX speaker, and she often speaks about the financial gap and ways to move the needle and educate women about their financial future. Upbringing02:20 - Cartier Women's Initiative Award06:55 - The ecosystem of learning about investment08:20 - The reason for starting a company: What are the drivers for starting a business?Career Path13:00 - Milestones of building Female Invest 14:30 - Navigating the entrepreneurial journey16:34 - The mission of Female Invest: Closing the financial gap17:25 - Gender traits in investment20:35 - The way Female Invest is educating women about investingAdvice 25:19 - Thoughts on starting a company: "You do not need a lot of starting capital"28:50 - Lessons learned from the Female Invest journey so far: "Do everything thoroughly from the beginning"31:00 - A team set up for success: The organizational structure of Female Invest33:07 - Plans for expansion: Global reach.ResourcesFind Anna-Sophie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-sophie-hartvigsen-46352611a/ Follow Female Invest: https://www.femaleinvest.com/Anna-Sophie's TedX Odense Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enfUZR5Un9w&ab_channel=TEDxTalksThe book written by the Co-founders of Female Invest (Danish): "Klar - Parat - Investér": https://www.bog-ide.dk/produkt/4431022/emma-bitz-klar-parat-investerCartier Women's Initiative Award: https://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com/candidate/anna-sophie-hartvigsen

I’m so honored to have Sara-K Hannig Nour on the show today. Sara is the founder of Sara’s Organic Food, which is an organic food business based in Egypt. Sara’s Organic Food grows and distributes healthy and fresh farm produce and more to supermarkets in Egypt and directly to people’s homes via The Golden Box, which is a farm-to-home service that gives people access to this incredible produce on a weekly basis. The Golden Box is Egypt’s first farm-to-home delivery service, making Sara’s Organic Food a pioneer in the local food movement by reconnecting people to their food and where it comes from. In 2017, Sara won the Cartier Women’s Initiative Award for the work that she’s done with her company. She’s also the mother of two beautiful girls, whom she has been raising in a way where they have the opportunity to be very closely connected to nature.There are so many different ways in which we can manifest beautiful creations in this world of ours, and one of my intentions with this show is to have people from all walks of life on here so that you, dear Listeners, can receive inspiration from them and explore all of the different ways we can channel our creativity into amazing creations. So it’s truly special for me to have someone like Sara on the show who created an organic farm and organic food business, which is not only a remarkable endeavor in and of itself, but has also had such a positive influence on so many human beings. Enjoy this inspiring conversation with Sara-K Hannig Nour! FIND SARAwww.sarasorganicfood.comIG: @sarasorganicfoodFB: Sara’s Organic Food FIND MEwww.leahsalinas.comInstagram: @leah_salinasTHINGS WE MENTIONED IN THE EPISODEwww.sarasorganicfood.comIG: @sarasorganicfoodFB: Sara’s Organic FoodThe Golden BoxThe Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett Black SeedsEPISODE QUOTES“If you’ve never had an Egyptian mango, I’d say you’d never had a mango.” - Sara-K Hannig Nour “To me, creativity means being able to creating something that I’m passionate about and that will help others and that is good for the planet.” - Sara-K Hannig Nour —May this episode bring you joy & inspiration!xo Leah—This podcast has been edited and produced by René G. Salinas.

This is Part 1 of a 2 part lightning talk series. "Are you naked right now? You’re not…because you’re using fabric. It’s everywhere! It’s where it’s supposed to be, covering things like us, and where it’s not supposed to be.” This was the opening 10 seconds of Stephanie’s award-winning pitch to Ashton Kutcher, Sean “Diddy” Combs, & Gary Vaynerchuk in 60 seconds at the WeWork Creator Awards where she scored a grand prize of $360,000. Queen of Raw then closed a $1.5M priced seed round led by True Wealth Ventures with minority investor MIT Solve. You’ll hear it in this episode along with insights on how to get funding for your tech start up with a winning pitch. Episode 31 is a 2-part lightning talk series exploring Stephanie Benedetto’s journey from corporate attorney, to sustainability tech entrepreneur. Her family has been in the fashion supply chain business for over 100 years! Benedetto saw the problem first hand and together they built the Queen of Raw solution: a B2B platform for businesses to recapture value from their wasted materials rather than burning them.  This episode provides: an overview of the fashion supply chain, its impact on the world we share and why textile production is the second biggest polluting industry in the world. Did you know that one tee shirt takes 700 gallons of water to produce? Bringing $120 billion worth of unused textiles back to life, the Queen of Raw has already saved over one billion gallons of water while saving businesses millions of dollars with supply chain efficiency. Why is an optimized supply chain the solution for people, for planet, and for profit? You’ll learn why sustainability and circularity are the answer in the future of fashion.  We also explore Stephanie’s journey including her advice to women-owned technology start-ups! Some of Stephanie’s awards include: Grand Prize WeWork Creator Awards, Cartier Women’s Initiative, Laureate MIT Solve Global Challenge Winner, LVMH Innovation Award, NASA/NIKE/IKEA/DELL Innovator Finalist, Google Women Who Tech Fashion Group International Rising Star, thredUP Circular Fashion Fund Recipient Learn more about Stephanie here -  http://www.queenofraw.com  Industry: SaaS Software, Supply Chain, Textiles, Blockchain, Machine Learning/AI, Marketplace Launched: Q3 2018 Find us, connect, and explore at https://www.supplychainrevolution.com/

Corporate attorney turned fashion tech and sustainability entrepreneur, Stephanie is the Co-Founder of Queen of Raw, a marketplace to buy and sell unused textiles, keeping them out of landfills and turning pollution into profit. Prior to starting Queen of Raw, Stephanie worked as a lawyer in the fashion, media/entertainment, start-up, and technology industries. An advocate for women in business and sustainability, her companies have been featured in NPR, Good Morning America, The New York Times, Vogue, WWD, ELLE, Cheddar, WCBS, United Nations, Fortune, Entrepreneur, WIRED, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and Fast Company. Stephanie is a NASA/NIKE/IKEA/DELL LAUNCH.org Innovator, a Grand Prize WeWork Creator Awards Winner presented by Ashton Kutcher, a Cartier Women's Initiative Laureate, an MIT - Solve Global Challenge Winner, a thredUP Circular Fashion Fund Recipient, and an LVMH Innovation Award Finalist. She is a Member of Pledge 1% and New York Circular City Initiative and Founding Member of Wildlife Friendly Enterprise Network, along with Aveda, Kering, and Stella McCartney. https://www.queenofraw.com/ https://nexuspmg.com/

#16 En este capítulo tenemos de invitada a Anilu Cepeda, a quien Forbes incluyó en la lista de las 100 mujeres más poderosas de México y fue reconocida por Cartier Women's Initiative Awards, como una de las emprendedoras sociales con proyectos de mayor impacto en el mundo. Es Fundadora de Bolsa Rosa, la primera y única empresa en Latinoamérica pionera y experta en tendencias laborales, que impulsa la flexibilidad laboral, y con ella hablaremos de cómo crear tus oportunidades a pesar de las adversidades. Recomendaciones de libros: Los 4 Acuerdos de Miguel Ruíz y The Big Leap de Gay Hendricks (Atrévase a Dar el Salto). Síguela en sus redes como @bolsarosamx y @anilucepedaf Te recordamos también suscribirte a nuestras cartas semanales GRATIS que salen todos los JUEVES en atodosioficial.com/cartas y seguirnos en nuestro IG @atodo_si

Monica Musonda is CEO & Founder of Java Foods, a Zambian based food processing company. Java Foods first product was “eeZee Instant Noodles”, which has become Zambia’s leading instant noodle brand. Java Foods also manufactures and distributes eeZee Supa Cereal (a fortified instant cereal/porridge). Her experience working with one of Africa’s most successful entrepreneurs gave her the impetus to start her own business and in 2012, she moved back to Zambia and set up Java Foods. In a country where the landscape is dominated by foreign multinationals, Java Foods is a Zambian business run by a Zambian woman. Monica is one of a few Zambian women involved in manufacturing/agro-processing at a scalable level. Monica currently serves as non-executive director on several boards including Airtel Networks Zambia Plc & Zambia Breweries (where she is chair) She also serves as a judge for the Cartier Women's Initiative. The Cartier Women's Initiative runs an annual international entrepreneurship programme that aims to drive change by empowering women impact entrepreneurs. Founded in 2006, the programme is open to women-run and women-owned businesses from any country and sector that aim to have a strong and sustainable social and/or environmental impact. To learn more and apply for the programme visit https://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com/about-usMonica's African Business Story is dedicated to building national pride and supporting other female entrepreneurs. By creating good food at affordable prices using local produce, she has built a brand that Zambian are proud of and which is also enjoyed across Southern Africa. She is a champion for nutrition and an advocate for female entrepreneurs across Africa.

En este episodio del WeXchange podcast, conversamos con Liza Velarde, CEO y cofundadora de Delee, una startup mexicana del rubro MedTech. La tecnología de Delee ayuda a los médicos a hacer un diagnóstico temprano de cáncer y un seguimiento de terapias a través del aislamiento y análisis de células cancerígenas en la sangre.Liza fue ganadora del WeXchange Pitch Competition 2015 en Monterrey, México y formó parte del YCombinator Batch 2017. Además, fue ganadora del Cartier Women's Inititative para América Latina en 2019. Dentro de sus logros más recientes, Delee cerró una ronda de inversión de más de $1M a través de crowdfunding.Escucha este episodio de WeXchange para aprender más sobre Liza y cómo Delee levantó una ronda de inversión en medio de una pandemia.Esquema del episodio:[0:39] - Introducción[2:30] - Sobre Delee[3:48] - Motivación para emprender[5:34] - Rondas de inversión[8:01] - Proceso de crowdfunding[13:29] - Los microinversores de Delee[16:04] - Desventajas de crowdfunding[17:18] - Panorama de crowdfunding en Latinoamérica[19:26] - Consejos para el comienzo de una campañaRecursos y personas mencionadas:Liza VelardeDeleeWeXchangeCartier Women's InitiativeRepublic

Liza Velarde, Delee- Levantando Fondos en Tiempos de COVID-19: Crowdfunding, Ep 10  En este episodio del WeXchange podcast, conversamos con Liza Velarde, CEO y cofundadora de Delee, una startup mexicana del rubro MedTech. La tecnología de Delee ayuda a los médicos a hacer un diagnóstico temprano de cáncer y un seguimiento de terapias a través del aislamiento y análisis de células cancerígenas en la sangre.   Liza fue ganadora del WeXchange Pitch Competition 2015 en Monterrey, México y formó parte del YCombinator Batch 2017. Además, fue ganadora del Cartier Women’s Inititative para América Latina en 2019. Dentro de sus logros más recientes, Delee cerró una ronda de inversión de más de $1M a través de crowdfunding.   Escucha este episodio de WeXchange para aprender más sobre Liza y cómo Delee levantó una ronda de inversión en medio de una pandemia.   Esquema del episodio: [0:39] - Introducción [2:30] - Sobre Delee [3:48] - Motivación para emprender [5:34] - Rondas de inversión [8:01] - Proceso de crowdfunding [13:29] - Los microinversores de Delee [16:04] - Desventajas de crowdfunding [17:18] - Panorama de crowdfunding en Latinoamérica [19:26] - Consejos para el comienzo de una campaña Recursos y personas mencionadas: Liza Velarde Delee WeXchange Cartier Women’s Initiative Republic   

In this episode, Christine Krzyzanowski shares how she has been able to build her business while being a mother. We discussed hardships in life and those we've encountered during the COVID - 19 pandemic. She also shared lots of great tips for moms including a list of financial resources that will help moms start a business. Grants.govNational Association for the Self-Employed Growth Grants.Eileen Fisher Women-Owned Business Grant Program.Amber Grant.IdeaCafe Grant.#GIRLBOSS Foundation Grant.Cartier Women's Initiative Award.GrantsforWomen.org.Golden Seeds for Women (focuses on PA)Morgan Stanley GrantsFedEx Women's Small Business GrantsSBA Small Business LoansYou have to do some work to get funding but it is well worth it. She stressed that getting grant funding is better than pulling lines of credit. CK is a graduate of Drexel University, TEDx Speaker, and the owner of PLLAY Labs, Inc. She even shared a ton of resources for moms who are looking for funding to start their own business.If you need advice on getting your company off the ground, reach out to Christine at ck@pllay.me.

#plugintodevin Show - Devin Thorpe for Congress Guest: Priyanka Bakaya Bio: Priyanka Bakaya is Renewlogy’s CEO and is an entrepreneurial environmental leader. Bakaya worked in the energy research sector and in electronic waste, which led to her researching plastic waste technologies during her time at MIT. Bakaya also worked in venture capital on start-up financing for Silicon Valley firms Accel Partners and Globespan Capital. Bakaya has previously been selected as a World Economic Forum Global Shaper, a Lightspeed Venture Fellow and a Laureate for the Cartier Women’s Global Initiative. She has been named to the Fortune 40 under 40 Ones to Watch List, and Forbes 30 under 30 List in Energy and Waste360 40 under 40. She is a graduate of MIT and Stanford (Honors). Website: http://renewlogy.com/ Twitter: @renewlogy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Renewlogy/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pbakaya/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renewlogy/ #plugintodevin #UtahValues #BoldSolutions #UTpol

My guest today is Wingee Sampaio. She is the global director with the Cartier Women’s Initiative, an international program to support women's social entrepreneurs as a force for good. Her role is to coach women entrepreneurs in the early stages of their business to make sure they are driving social change and reaching their full potential in partnership with many other organizations.

Hoy conversamos con Komal Dadlani respecto de la disrupción digital de la educación de la ciencia. Komal es bioquímica con una maestría de la Universidad de Chile, recibió la beca CONICYT de excelencia académica, tiene experiencia en investigación en nanobiotecnología y diagnóstico molecular. En 2013, comenzó Lab4U para democratizar la ciencia y cambiar la forma en que se enseña la ciencia con un laboratorio en el bolsillo. Hoy Lab4U está presente en América Latina y los EE. UU. Con más de 120,000 estudiantes que usan Lab4Physics, su primer producto con un impacto validado a través de un ensayo controlado aleatorio. Komal ha recibido los premios Cartier Women's Initiative Awards 2015, Toyota Mother of Invention Award 2017, MIT Technology Review 35 Under 35 Leaders in LatAm 2018, Ashoka Fellow y reconocida internacionalmente por The New York Times, Forbes, People Magazine y BBC por su trabajo en Lab4U como una de las mejores emprendedoras. Lab4U ha sido reconocido internacionalmente por Gartner como Cool Vendor in Education 2015, premiado por Wharton con el Reimagine Education Stars Award como Mejor Ed-tech 2017, World Summit Award como líder de ed-tech que aborda el Objetivo SDG Nº4 2018, HundrED Top Innovations in Education 2020 .

Our guest this week is entrepreneur and philanthropist, Bobbi Mahlab. We think you’ll love Bobbi; she’s authentic, brave and very humble! More than 20 years ago, Bobbi founded the content marketing and communications agency, ‘Mahlab’. Given how much the publishing and content businesses have changed in two decades, it’s a testimony to Bobbi’s foresight and agility that the business thrives and continues to evolve today. Much more recently, Bobbi also co-founded the fast-expanding Australian arm of Mentor Walks, an initiative she was exposed to when she took part in a Mentor Walk in China, the brainchild of one of our earlier podcast guests, Michelle Garnaut. Bobbi’s business has won multiple awards and accolades, and Bobbi herself also has her fair share of honours including recently being appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for her services to women, publishing and philanthropy. Bobbi has some fascinating insights and perspectives on women in business and being an entrepreneur, particularly thanks to the insights she gleans from all the women taking part in Mentor Walks as well as from being a Juror on the prestigious international Cartier Women’s Initiative awards for entrepreneurs. In this episode you’ll hear:How it felt to grow up with a very high profile and feminist motherWhy Bobbi thinks leaders need to act like a hammerhead shark What it was that made her walk into her office one day and say “everything changes from today” The formative experience that taught Bobbi to think bigger Enjoy this episode with the humble, wise and entertaining, Bobbi Mahlab. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

SHOWNOTES FOR EPISODE 30:Saathi Pads are chemical-free and biodegradable - they're currently available in India directly from Saathi or here@saathipads on instagramMore on Kristin from the Cartier Women's InitiativeBOOKS and other things we discussed:Cradle to Cradle by William McDonough & Michael Braungart - an important read for anyone creating new products!A travel guide to Ahmedabad's Design heritageArt of LivingFollow us on Instagram for more on Kristin and everything we mentioned in this episode!Special thanks to Aman Moroney @ Flying Carpet Productions for audio post-production engineering!

This is episode #6 where I am joined by sustainable design entrepreneur Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro.   ABOUT ACHENYO:  You are listening to episode number 6 of season 2. And joining me on the show is Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro. Achenyo is the founder of MitiMeth. An award-winning social enterprise based in Nigeria. Working with local communities MitiMeth takes water hyacinth, an evasive destructive weed, and upcycles it into personal and interior accessories.   We talk about:   Going from a corporate computer science career to starting a business the creative industry   What drew her to consulting in the green space   Being born and raised in the US and making the decision to move to Nigeria her country of heritage to start her business   Why she chose to work with water hyacinth, and looking at how local solutions could be applied globally   The process for harvesting and turning this weed into a material that she can work with   The impact transforming water hyacinth s had on the local communities Mitimeth works with   How she identified the communities she wanted to work with   How she decides on what products to create   How she generates brand awareness   Being a Cartier Women’s Initiative finalist and the impact this has had on her business and her as a leader   How she keeps challenging herself to grow and develop your business and craft?       Links and resources mentioned in this episode United Nations Environment Programme - https://www.unenvironment.org  The UN Global goals - https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/ Cartier Women’s Initiative - https://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com/candidate/achenyo-idachaba Vital Voices and Pond's Fellowship - https://www.vitalvoices.org/what-we-do/signature-programs/vvlead/   Where you can go to find out more about Achenyo and MitiMeth: https://www.mitimeth.com   @mitimeth.ng - https://www.instagram.com/mitimeth.ng/   https://www.facebook.com/MitiMeth-Handcrafted-Home-Decor-and-Personal-Accessories-183239771748672/ Get the full show notes at: www.atelier55design.com/podcast    Behind the Design is brought to you by atelier 55 Continue the conversation, follow atelier 55 on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atelierfiftyfive/   Instagram: @atelier55design Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/atelier55design/

En este episodio hablamos acerca de la convocatoria para el Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards 2020, las nuevas categorías del Grand Prix de la Relojería en Ginebra y sobre un miembro …

En este episodio hablamos acerca de la convocatoria para el Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards 2020, las nuevas categorías del Grand Prix de la Relojería en Ginebra y sobre un miembro …

Winning the Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards with only a 2% chance among 2900 other applicants was no easy feat. In this episode, Ronster chats with Carmina Bayombong, Founder of InvestEd, 1 out of 7 companies that recently won the Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards. She will discuss how her hustle on putting low income and marginalized college kids to school has led her to building her own startup company. Carmina will also talk about her passion in helping the community and building a career out of it to further make an impact in society. Lastly, she will give her advice to entrepreneurs who are in the valley of death and tips to fundraising from her years of experience in this heart-warming episode.

Liz Forkin Bohannon, @lizbohannon co-founder and CEO of Sseko Designs @ssekodesigns, a company whose products are all ethically produced by artisans who are treated well and paid fairly. It all started out as a fashion business and over time turned into a community of women creating opportunity for other women around the globe! Each artisan Sseko Designs employs in East Africa is sent to University to study and follow their dreams.     Episode 25 of the Time To Be You podcast reminds us that sometimes you find your passion somewhere unexpected. Liz never wanted to be fashion, but she followed her passion of improving opportunity for women which lead her to creating an artisan based fashion company! Never lose sight of why you started because your why will propel you forward. And remember, just because you face difficulties doesn't mean you're in the wrong place, it just means you're doing something difficult.    -- Questions asked in this episode: 1. Can you give us a brief background of yourself and how you started your company? 2. Did you always have a interest in fashion? 3. How does one go about starting a company in Uganda? 4. How did your appearance on Shark Tank help propel you? 5. How do you balance your role as a founder and as a mother? 6. Where do you see women in business going in the future?   --   Bio: Liz Forkin Bohannon is the founder of Sseko Designs. Sseko Designs is an ethical fashion brand that works to educate and empower women. By providing employment and educational opportunities, Sseko enables women to continue their education and become leaders in their country. Liz graduated from the University of Missouri with a Master’s degree in Journalism. In 2008, she moved to Uganda to assist in the communications efforts for a youth development organization based in Kampala. While there, Liz met an incredible group of talented young women who were struggling to finance their education. After travelling the country by motorcycle to find raw materials and learn how to produce footwear by hand, Liz hired three young women and started Sseko Designs. In four years, Sseko has grown from three women making sandals together under a mango tree, to an international fashion brand that provides employment, educational opportunities and entrepreneurial training to over 50 women in East Africa. Using her unlikely story of a journalist-gone-shoe-maker, Liz shares her passion for social enterprise, conscious consumerism, social justice, creative leadership, gender equity, risk-taking, and empowering women. She believes deeply that business is a powerful platform for social change and that girls are our future. She has spoken in venues around the world including France, Estonia and all over North America and East Africa. Her disarmingly authentic and witty voice captivates and inspires her audience. The Sseko story has been featured in dozens of publications including: Vogue Magazine, Redbook Magazine, O Magazine, Shape Magazine, Fitness Magazine, Huffington Post, LA TIMES and others. Among other notable honors, Liz is a Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards finalist, the SVN Innovation Award Winner, the SXSW Eco Social Impact Award Winner, and Bloomberg Businessweek’s top social entrepreneur to watch. She now splits her time between Uganda and Portland, Oregon, where she and her husband Ben run Sseko Designs and raise their son, Theo.   --   Resources: www.ssekodesigns.com https://www.instagram.com/lizbohannon/ https://www.instagram.com/ssekodesigns/ -- Want to book a strategy call with Laura for your business? Just head over to her site and book! www.itslaurab.com Follow Laura on IG! https://www.instagram.com/laura_loveandfit/  

Daryn Fillis became the CEO of Distroller USA in 2008, following a 20+ year track record of launching profitable businesses and business units. Distroller USA is a retail entertainment company bringing to life experience-based concepts, with art and design at its core, and spreading good vibes for ages 0 to 102. Daryn came on board at a time when the organization had an informal business model, and he has successfully laid out the roadmap and executed the processes of transforming Distroller from a small business to a middle market organization. His leadership has catapulted the Distroller brand into success, making it possible for Distroller to enter the U.S. market in 2017. With a passion for retail and design, Daryn has found his niche as the CEO of Distroller USA with stores in San Diego and Houston and will be leading the brand into further national expansion. Daryn lives in West LA, and while he spends most of his time building Distroller USA, he squeezes in a few triathlons to enjoy the beautiful So-Cal climate and scenery. Daryn is also a fellow and a mentor at Victoria 147, a Mexican accelerator for women entrepreneurs and was previously the President of the LATAM jury for the Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards.

Well known by many expats in China, Michelle Garnaut is a pioneering restaurateur and founder of a series of popular upmarket restaurants in Hong Kong and mainland China, including M at the Fringe in Hong Kong, M on the Bund and Glam in Shanghai, and Capital M in Beijing, together forming the M Restaurant Group.  Over the years, M Restaurant Group has attracted esteemed guests from all walks of life such as Tim Cook, Rupert Murdoch, Nicole Kidman and Prince Andrew of Great Britain, just to name a few. With a career spanning over 30 years in Mainland China and Hong Kong, Michelle is heavily involved in the local philanthropy and culture scene, such as founding Shanghai International Literary Festival and the Capital Literary Festival in Beijing, serving as the Asia jury president for Cartier Women’s Initiative Award and working with numerous Chinese charities in education, arts and culture.   Key points covered: Michelle’s background and her path to becoming a pioneering restaurateur in China Why moving from Hong Kong to Shanghai and why opening on the Bund? Anecdotes on navigating through the issues she encountered as a foreign entrepreneur Learnings from Capital M closing down Team - what to do when teams become broken? How to manage firing staff? Items mentioned: Favourite book: Regeneration Trilogy by Pat Barker; Middlemarch by George Elliot Twitter: (at)hutongv, (at)haymarkethq   Hutong (Ad)Ventures is a podcast on how to succeed in China featuring top venture capital investors, founders and operators with real China experiences. Hutong (Ad)Ventures is part of Haymarket HQ. Hosted by Jemma Xu.

Iba Masood founded her first startup at 22 as a fresh college graduate in the United Arab Emirates. The initial goal was to connect recent grads in the Middle East to employers. Now, she and her team have evolved TARA into an Artificial Intelligence platform for recruitment and project management.   Iba was part of the Y Combinator Winter 2015 class and is a past winner of the MIT Global Business Plan competition, a finalist of MassChallenge and recipient of the Arabian Business “Young Achiever of the Year” award. Gulf Business named Iba one of the 30 most influential individuals under the age of 30 in the Middle East, and she’s the youngest person ever to receive a Cartier Women’s Initiative Award.   Attend my one-day conference January 27th in Pittsburgh. Learn more here.   Iba’s Challenge; Read a book that is completely outside your area of expertise or comfort zone.   If you liked this interview, check out previous interviews with futurist Kevin Kelly on the technological trends shaping the future and virtual reality evangelist Robert Scoble. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Overcast | PodBay

Sairee Chahal, Founder & CEO of sheroes.in, an India based careers destination for women with >1M members, shares her journey, how she started Sheroes, the decisions she took and her approach towards life and career overall. Nominated for the Editor’s choice for L’oreal Femina Women’s Award, she is also a Cartier Women’s Award Initiative for 2012 alumni, a TED speaker, Business Today, Most Powerful Women in Indian Business 2012 and has been featured on shows like Young Turks, Pioneering Spirit and What Women Want. Some of the areas we touch upon in this episode include: 1. Sairee's childhood and beginnings 2. Her voracious appetite for reading 3. Her first foray into startups - Newslink, a company that provided local news to ships 4. How she started Fleximoms, which later inspired Sheroes 5. Qualities that have led to her success 6. Her realization that she could have been even more ambitious 7. Advice for overall career greatness! Thank you for listening!! Follow the show on Twitter @LED_Curator Website www.learneducatediscover.com/ Subscribe on iTunes geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/jus…180382202?mt=2 Like us on FaceBook at www.facebook.com/learneducatediscover/ Email us at hello@learneducatediscover. We will reply!!

Who is on the show today In this episode, we host Sairee Chahal. Sairee is currently the Founder & CEO of Sheroes.in. Why is she on the show Sairee is a finalist for the Cartier Women’s Award Initiative for 2012, a TED speaker. She was named one of the Most Powerful Women in Indian Business 2012 and has been featured on shows like Young Turks, Pioneering Spirit and What Women Want. What do we discuss on the show We discuss her career, how serendipity and the focus on defying the norms has helped her move from starting the first news paper for […]