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Send us a textMiki, a successful serial social entrepreneur and angel investor, pulls back the curtain to reveal how you can live out loud, honor your hunches, and leave nothing on the table. Start your business on a shoestring budget, nail your brainstorming sessions and product testing, and get free press coverage—all while living your best life.Whether you're a recent college graduate trying to find your way in the world, or a professional with a dead-end job and big dreams, Do Cool Sh*t will make you open your eyes, laugh out loud, and shout, "I can do that!" Support the show

Miki, a successful serial social entrepreneur and angel investor, pulls back the curtain to reveal how you can live out loud, honor your hunches, and leave nothing on the table. Start your business on a shoestring budget, nail your brainstorming sessions and product testing, and get free press coverage—all while living your best life.Whether you're a recent college graduate trying to find your way in the world, or a professional with a dead-end job and big dreams, Do Cool Sh*t will make you open your eyes, laugh out loud, and shout, "I can do that!" Support the Show.

Brian chats with serial entrepreneur, social innovator, and author Miki Agrawal. As the founder of disruptive ventures Tushy, Thinx, and Wild, Miki is known for challenging the status quo and driving cultural change. She is also the author of best-selling books Do Cool Sh*t and Disrupt-Her. On the episode, Miki dives deep into her experience building multiple 100-million-dollar businesses. She also shares the questions she asks before starting a new business and opens up about how some of her hardest times have led to growth. Episode Highlights Mission-driven businesses do well and good. Miki defines a mission-driven business as a company that does good and well at the same time. As a member of a board on conscious capitalism, she's witnessed how companies that create socially conscious business models perform better financially, too. “It's a company that looks at the stakeholders versus just the shareholders,” Miki said. “Having not just a revenue-focused target but also an impact target is important.” Three questions to ask before starting a business. Before she starts a new business, Miki asks herself three questions: What sucks in my world? Does it suck for a lot of people? Can I be passionate about it for a really long time? “There's a saying that it takes 10 years to be an overnight success,” Miki said. “When I think about starting Tushy or Thinx or Wild, they are all things I could be really passionate about for a really long time.” 90% of success is action. Miki likes the saying that 90% of working out is putting on your running shoes and walking out the door. She attributes a similar action-first mindset to success in business, too. If you're inspired and take action, you may end up somewhere miraculous. “If you have an idea in your head, take the first step,” she said. “Talk is cheap. Action speaks louder than words.” Question everything. Miki attributes her success to her desire to creatively solve problems to the best of her ability. She also credits her culturally diverse upbringing in French Canada, where she grew up with a Japanese mother and Indian father in a Hindu-Buddhist household. “We got a chance to not conform,” she said. “When you don't conform, you get to really question everything. And when you get to question everything, you invent new possibilities.” Resources + Links Miki Agrawal: Website, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest Books: Disrupt-Her: A Manifesto for the Modern Woman, Do Cool Sh*t Tushy: Website, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Threads, YouTube  Thinx: Website, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter Wild: Website, Instagram, Facebook  Brian Thompson Financial: Website, Newsletter, Podcast Follow Brian Online: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Forbes About Brian and the Mission Driven Business Podcast Brian Thompson, JD/CFP, is a tax attorney and certified financial planner who specializes in providing comprehensive financial planning to LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs who run mission-driven businesses. The Mission Driven Business podcast was born out of his passion for helping social entrepreneurs create businesses with purpose and profit. On the podcast, Brian talks with diverse entrepreneurs and the people who support them. Listeners hear stories of experiences, strength, and hope and get practical advice to help them build businesses that might just change the world, too.

Today's guest is Miki Agrawal. Miki is a social entrepreneur, advisor, and investor who uses creativity and disruptive innovation to challenge the status quo and change culture. She is the founder of several acclaimed social enterprises: TUSHY, THINX and WILD (collectively valued at over 200 million). She is also the author of the #1 best-selling books Do Cool Sh*t and Disrupt-Her. She passionately speaks about her 15 years of entrepreneurial adventures, from inventing products in taboo categories, to creatively launching them, to marketing and scaling them exponentially, to dealing with shocking setbacks – and shares her colorful, authentic revelations along the way.We also unpack how growing up in a multicultural environment allowed her to see the world through various lenses and led the way to her becoming an entrepreneur and innovator, raising money for her first project at 18. Miki has truly found and stuck to her zone of genius, cultivated authentic connections both professionally and personally, and knows what she wants in this next phase of her life. This conversation is inspiring and deeply moving. I hope you enjoy hearing about Miki's life and learnings as much as I did.Resources:Website: mikiagrawal.comInstagram: @mikiagrawalFacebook: @twinmikiPinterest: pinterest.com/mikiagrawal/_createdLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mikiagrawalRead: Do Cool Sh*t and Disrupt-Her by Miki AgrawalTushy: hellotushy.comRead: The Big Silence: A Daughter's Memoir of Mental Illness and Healing Follow Karena Dawn on Instagram: @karenadawnFollow The Big Silence on Instagram: @The.Big.SilenceSubscribe: The Big Silence YouTube ChannelTherapy For All: Resources for those in needDonate to The Big Silence thebigsilence.com/donate to be a part of the movement to break the silence and make noise with us!“The Big Silence” theme song written and performed by James Nicholas Kinney.Executive Handyman, Bobby Goldstein.The Big...

Miki Agrawal, founder of TUSHY the bidet, THINX the period underwear, and WILD the restaurant chain (collectively valued at over $200 million) and author of the #1 best-selling books Do Cool Sh*t and Disrupt-Her, joins Kassi today! In this episode, Miki shares her experience with IVF and coming out of her marriage of 11 years, which is unfolding in real-time with her lawyer. You'll learn about Miki's Whole-Hearted Truth experiment and what she's learning about her marriage and in her new relationship. Learn more about Miki Agrawal, her companies, and her speaking at mikiagrawal.com and on her IG: @mikiagrawal   Connect with Kassi IG: @kassiunderwood Schedule a complimentary 20-minute consultation with Kassi about her 6-month mastermind community the Maverick Woman here: kassiunderwood.com/themaverickwoman Book a consult at Spring Fertility In New York or California? Receive $150 off your consultation at Spring Fertility - which includes an ultrasound, physical exam, physician consult - with the code KASSI at checkout. Book your consultation here: https://springfertility.com/book-a-consult/

Special Guest Segment: Miki Agrawal, successful entrepreneur joins the show to talk about her top tips for success in business: How to connect to your feminine self. How to bring in femininity to work and relationships. The first place to start when building a business. How to grow a business. Knowledge Bomb: Doctor G. goes into the details of his Amazonian Jungle trip: What are the indigenous secrets for health? How to reconnect to nature? What is the #1 intervention for health.  Miki Agrawal is a social entrepreneur who uses creativity and disruptive innovation to challenge the status quo and change culture. Agrawal is the founder of multiple successful companies including WILD (gluten-free NYC-based pizzeria chain), THINX (sustainable womens' period underwear on a mission to provide hygiene products to women across the world), and her newest venture, TUSHY (bidet attachments easily affixed to most toilets). In addition to her business ventures, Miki Agrawal is the best-selling author of “Disrupt-Her” and “Do Cool Sh*t”. Agrawal's newest tome, “Heart Wisdom”, is a much-anticipated follow-up that is slated for release later this year.  The Cornell University graduate embarked on her career as an investment banking analyst for New York City's Deutsche Bank. After her office building was destroyed by the events of 9/11 and where she lost two of her colleagues, Miki Agrawal was determined to reroute her career, find meaning and purpose in her professional endeavors, and offer something of value to the world at large. Thus, Miki Agrawal's evolution of antiquated industries began.  For her bold entrepreneurship and leadership, Miki Agrawal has received many professional accolades. She was named Fast Company's “Most Creative People”, Forbes “Top 20 Millennials on a Mission”, INC Magazine's “Most Impressive Women Entrepreneurs.” The World Economic Forum's “Young Global Leader”, Ad Age's “Creativity 50”, “Entrepreneur of the Year” by The World Technology Summit, and various other organizations have also presented Miki Agrawal with well-earned recognition. THINX AND TUSHY DISCOUNT CODE: HEALTHYSELF15 Visit https://trk.chilisleep.com/SHA7 to save 30% off the purchase of any new sleep system. Offer codes DRG15 for 15% off the new Dock Pro Sleep System and DRG30 for 30% off a full OOLER, CUBE, and chiliBLANKET sleep system. These offers are available exclusively for Dr. G listeners. Right now LMNT is offering my listeners a free sample pack with any purchase. That's 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. This is a great way to try all 8 flavors or share LMNT with a salty friend. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/DRG. Become the best version of yourself and get 15% off Ned products with code DRG. Go to helloned.com/DRG or enter code DRG at checkout. Right now, get 15% OFF your order at SuperMush.com with code HEALTHYSELF Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/

Miki, a successful serial social entrepreneur and angel investor, pulls back the curtain to reveal how you can live out loud, honor your hunches, and leave nothing on the table. Start your business on a shoestring budget, nail your brainstorming sessions and product testing, and get free press coverage—all while living your best life.Whether you're a recent college graduate trying to find your way in the world, or a professional with a dead-end job and big dreams, Do Cool Sh*t will make you open your eyes, laugh out loud, and shout, "I can do that!"

Welcome to the Conscious Millionaire Show for entrepreneurs, coaches, and leaders who want to double your business, increase profits, and make a positive impact! Join host, JV Crum III, as he goes inside the minds of Millionaire Entrepreneurs and World-Class Business Experts. Today's featured episode... Miki Agrawal: The Power of Disruptive Thinking Miki Agrawal is a social entrepreneur, advisor and investor who uses creativity and disruptive innovation to challenge the status quo and change culture. She is the founder of several acclaimed social enterprises: TUSHY, THINX and WILD, and the author of the #1 best-selling books Do Cool Sh*t and Disrupt- Her. Like this Podcast? Get every episode delivered to you free!  Subscribe in iTunes Download Your Free Money-Making Gift Now... "Born to Make Millions" Hypnotic Audio - Click Here Now! Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps others find our podcast. Thanks so much! Inc Magazine "Top 13 Business Podcasts." Conscious Millionaire Network has over 2,500 episodes and millions of listeners in 190 countries. Join us as a regular listener to get money-making secrets on how you can grow your business and profits faster! 

Welcome to the Conscious Millionaire Show for entrepreneurs, coaches, and leaders who want to double your business, increase profits, and make a positive impact! Join host, JV Crum III, as he goes inside the minds of Millionaire Entrepreneurs and World-Class Business Experts. Today's featured episode... Miki Agrawal: The Power of Disruptive Thinking Miki Agrawal is a social entrepreneur, advisor and investor who uses creativity and disruptive innovation to challenge the status quo and change culture. She is the founder of several acclaimed social enterprises: TUSHY, THINX and WILD, and the author of the #1 best-selling books Do Cool Sh*t and Disrupt- Her. Like this Podcast? Get every episode delivered to you free!  Subscribe in iTunes Download Your Free Money-Making Gift Now... "Born to Make Millions" Hypnotic Audio - Click Here Now! Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps others find our podcast. Thanks so much! Inc Magazine "Top 13 Business Podcasts." Conscious Millionaire Network has over 2,500 episodes and millions of listeners in 190 countries. Join us as a regular listener to get money-making secrets on how you can grow your business and profits faster! 

หนังสือ “ฉันนี่แหละคนบ้าแห่งโลกธุรกิจ DO COOL SH*t” ที่เขียนโดย MIKI AGRAWAL ผู้ก่อตั้งบริษัท 3 แห่ง ซึ่งมีมูลค่ารวมกันมากกว่า 200 ล้านดอลลาร์ ที่เขียนถึงประสบการณ์ที่ผ่านมาและประเด็นที่ว่าถ้าคุณอยากทำอะไรเจ๋งๆ คุณต้องกล้าที่จะ “แยกตัวออกจากกลุ่ม”  #ฉันนี่แหละคนบ้าแห่งโลกธุรกิจ #5MinutesPodcast​ #MissionToTheMoonPodcast

หนังสือ “ฉันนี่แหละคนบ้าแห่งโลกธุรกิจ DO COOL SH*t” ที่เขียนโดย MIKI AGRAWAL ผู้ก่อตั้งบริษัท 3 แห่ง ซึ่งมีมูลค่ารวมกันมากกว่า 200 ล้านดอลลาร์ ที่เขียนถึงประสบการณ์ที่ผ่านมาและประเด็นที่ว่าถ้าคุณอยากทำอะไรเจ๋งๆ คุณต้องกล้าที่จะ “แยกตัวออกจากกลุ่ม” #ฉันนี่แหละคนบ้าแห่งโลกธุรกิจ #5MinutesPodcast​ #MissionToTheMoonPodcast

We are back with another really good one for ya. We are joined by Miki Agrawal ~ a social entrepreneur, advisor and investor who uses creativity and disruptive innovation to challenge the status quo and change culture. We talk about living your truth in order to truly shine. Questioning the world around uz, how society has dictated things and how we can push against all of that to live in a way that feels real and authentic to ourselves. She shares with us business advice, experiences from her world of motherhood, and ways in which we can disrupt the world around us so that we are living a life that is truly lit up. She's an amazing reminder of what living with intention looks like and we are so honoured that she shared this space with us. A bit more about Miki ~ she is the founder of several acclaimed social enterprises: WILD, Thinx, and TUSHY (collectively valued at over 200 million). She is also the author of the #1 best-selling books Do Cool Sh*t and Disrupt- Her (one of my personal favourites). Miki was named “Fast Company's Most Creative People”, “Young Global Leader” by the World Economic Forum, and INC magazine's “Most Impressive Women Entrepreneurs.” Miki sits on the board of Conscious Capitalism and advises several start-ups. What a resume right! Find out more about her here: https://www.mikiagrawal.com/ buy Thinx here https://www.shethinx.com/ and get your Tushy here https://hellotushy.com/ XOXO MMD

หนังสือ “ฉันนี่แหละคนบ้าแห่งโลกธุรกิจ DO COOL SH*t” ที่เขียนโดย MIKI AGRAWAL ผู้ก่อตั้งบริษัท 3 แห่ง ซึ่งมีมูลค่ารวมกันมากกว่า 200 ล้านดอลลาร์ ที่เขียนถึงประสบการณ์ที่ผ่านมาและประเด็นที่ว่าถ้าคุณอยากทำอะไรเจ๋งๆ คุณต้องกล้าที่จะ “แยกตัวออกจากกลุ่ม”  #ฉันนี่แหละคนบ้าแห่งโลกธุรกิจ #5MinutesPodcast​ #MissionToTheMoonPodcast

When you think outside the norm, you have the power to truly make a difference. Miki Agrawal, social entrepreneur and founder of several acclaimed social enterprises, including Wild, Thinx & Tush, talks about the universe intervening in her life at age 22, which caused her to immediately quit her job in order to chase her dreams. Her environmentally-friendly inventions in taboo categories have not only helped people with everyday problems, but have also helped over 100,000 girls in Uganda return to school. Join us as we discuss business, life… and the fun story behind how our podcast host first met Miki and her twin sister Radha soon after she arrived in NYC. Giveaway Time! Tune in to find out how to win a copy of Miki’s #1 best-selling books, Do Cool Sh*t”and Disrupt-Her.

Miki is back for Part 2 of ' Do Cool Sh*t'. Please listen to Episode 287 before pressing play as this is a continuation of Matt & Miki's previous conversation. Miki is the founder of several acclaimed social enterprises: WILD, THINX & TUSHY (collectively valued at over $200 million). She is also the author of the #1 best-selling books DO COOL SH*T and DISRUPT-HER. She passionately speaks about her 15 years of entrepreneurial adventures, from inventing products in taboo categories, to creatively launching them, to marketing and scaling them exponentially, to dealing with shocking setbacks - and she shares her colorful, authentic revelations along the way.

Full show notes available at valerielavignelife.com/liz [1:20] Liz Enriquez shares her story Born in Mexico, and her and her family moved to Canada when she was 5 There were challenges coming from Mexico, like the cold weather, living in a motel, and sharing a small apartment with her family, and not  having a lot of money  Liz wanted her own room, and her own stuff, and it was the beginning of her drive to start hustling to learning about money and finances PART ONE: Money Management [3:00]A huge part of personal finance is money management, but it can be very intimidating and overwhelming to some people, especially in the beginning. What advice do you have for coping with anxiety around money? Money can be a huge stressor in people's lives, Liz struggled because she needed money to go University, and this stress is what lead to her first series of anxiety attacks Something that really helped Liz was writing things down. Write down what you're feeling. Then ask what the solutions for solving problem that was causing her anxiety. By writing things down she discovered that she was stressed about money, and started thinking of ways to get money, which lead her to writing letters for scholarships. Those scholarships helped her get to school. Writing everything down, helps you get clear on the problem so that you can get clarity, and make a plan to move forward. [5:13]When it comes to managing your personal finances, what is one thing you wish someone told you when you first started? There were a few things: Main thing was to have clarity. Liz didn't have an actual budget until she was 25 years old. She used a cashflow tracking sheet to get clarity on how much money is coming in, and how much is going out. This also helped her as a small business owner because it gave her a baseline number and showed her what she needed to sustain her business, and help her grow. Cash Flow Tracking Sheet: It's about tracking, not restrictive budgeting. Using an online spreadsheet, upload all of your statements and categories your expenses to see how much money you're spending and on what. It will give you a general picture of where you're money is going. It's more fluid and flexible, and more forgiving. You don't have to feel bad about spending money on what you enjoy. Also track the money that is coming in, and calculating your net worth. Do all of this monthly. It's a really good way to check in and touch base with goals. [8:40]A lot of people cringe when they hear the word “budget.” Do you think people should have a budget? Is it important to have one? Why or why not? Yes. Budgets are similar to diets. If it's not part of your lifestyle, and it's not what you're enjoying, then it's not going to be sustainable; it's just going to be a fad. Don't do a budget just because people are telling you to do a budget. It doesn't work if you don't stick with it. Find a method for tracking your money that works for you. Try a whole bunch of different models and methods until you find the one that works best for you. Liz's Facebook Group: Personal Finance for Canadian Millennials Tracking your money will identify where your money leaks are. [10:35]Where can people get access to other tools or resources you recommend for creating their budget, or tracking their finances? Lots of free spreadsheets online APPS: Mint+ You Need a Budget Envelop/Jar System: get the number of envelops or jars needed for the number of categories of where you spend your money (i.e. eating out, clothes, subscriptions, etc.) Then put the amount of cash in each envelop or jar you want to allow yourself to spend on these categories. [11:38]Let's chat about saving money. How much should we be saving? How often? And what exactly are we saving for? Saving is so important, because you want to protect yourself for the future and for whatever comes up.  It really depends on your goals. Everyone should have at least 3 months in their savings fund. Three months worth of your expenses (rent, mortgage, expenses, etc.). You want to be able to sustain yourself with at least 3 months, you can have more if you want. There are a few different ways to save. One of the methods that works well for Liz is "hiding" your money from yourself. Liz opened a completely separate bank account and put money in there automatically and never really checked on it. It was out of sight and out of mind. Within a few years Liz had enough to put a downpayment on a house. Another saving method is to "pay yourself first." Make your savings like a bill. Make your savings something you always have to pay that is non-negotiable. Whatever is left over after you pay all your bills; including your savings, is guilt-free spending money. [14:25]On your social platforms and in your courses, you share a lot of information about investing. Were there times when your investments didn't go as planned? How did you overcome these specific challenges? Absolutely. Liz started investing in 2008/2009, right after the housing crisis. For the last 10 years, the economy has been in what's called a Bull Run, which means the economy is doing really well. Back in November 2018 Liz bought a stock that was doing really well really quickly, and invested more money there. Then she took her finger off the pulse and the investment tanked! The takeaway, if you're going to be an active investor, you have to BE an active investor, and pay attention to their investments. Another time Liz's investments didn't go as planned, was during the COVID-19/Corona Virus Pandemic. What's keeping Liz grounded is knowing the history of the stock market. Bear markets, and crashes have happened before in our history. But every single time afterwards there's been a recovery. Keep your hands and feet inside the ride because we're in for the rollercoaster. You choose how active you want to be as an investor. An active investor can check in every day, every week, and every month. Liz recommends monthly to be considered an active investor. PART TWO: Side Hustlin' [19:18]You've shared a lot about your side hustle. For the listeners who are interested in starting a side-hustle, what is a good method for finding a niche or skills? A side hustle is so important because incomes are not guaranteed.  First thing, write down what you're good at. It's easier to monetize what you're good at rather than learn something new. Write down all of your skills, and on the next column write down how you can monetize it. Then ask yourself, "Who is going to buy this? Who will need this service?" Take it one step at at time: What are you good at? Who is going to pay for it? How can you reach those people? [21:30]There are a lot of reasons - excuses*cough* - that people have for not starting their side hustle. I'm going to read a few we've received and I'd love it if you could play devil's advocate for how someone could overcome the obstacle. Here's what's holding people back: "Their current 9-5 job" Figure out what you're doing on your weekends and what you're doing between 6pm and 10pm after work. It's called a SIDE hustle, because you're doing it on the side. "Not enough time" One of the exercises you can do is look at your calendar and schedule everything in. You'll see pockets of time you can fill in to work on your side hustle. Check how much time you're spending watching TV, or on social media. If you have time to do those things, you have time to do a side hustle. "Start-up costs" It really depends on the industry and the business. Most web-based businesses don't have a lot of start-up costs, or they are very low. Start with what you have, and get creative. Can you do an exchange? Can you rent? "The idea is there, but how do you even start a business?" There's a lot of good resources like small business enterprise centres run by the government, and they're free. You can also start a trial run. Volunteer your services or have a big discount for Beta clients/testers, so that you can work out the kinks, get feedback, and have people helping promoting your business. Start small, and scale up! [25:15]Tell us your number one tip for marketing your side hustle/ services. Tell everyone you know and drop it all the time. No one will know what you're doing if you don't tell them.  Create a separate Instagram account so that you can be unapologetic about your services. Add value and people will want to come to you. [25:16]It's called a “side-HUSTLE” for a reason, and obviously your story and experience embodies that. What were some of the sacrifices you had to make while you were building your side hustle? Social time. Liz was working 16-18 hour days, so there was some sacrificing of social time along with TV. [28:00]How long did it take for you to create a work-life balance? How are you doing that today? After Liz was able to establish her business, she was able to create a work-life balance. It took her about 2 years of really tunnel vision working. Then one more year to feel comfortable in the work-life balance. Now: Weekends off! Don't take calls at a certain time, not as many meetings, more on quick phone calls. [29:50] Where you can find Liz! Website: www.ambitiousadulting.com  Instagram: @ambitiousadulting Facebook Group: Personal Finance for Canadian Millennials PART THREE: Rapid Fire! [30:40] #1 What are you currently reading? OR Favourite book? Do Cool Sh*t: Quit Your Day Job, Start Your Own Business, and Live Happily Ever Afterby Miki Agrawal [31:18] #2 What do you love most about being a woman? "I am a very empathetic person. I think that helps me a lot because I don't judge and I am very empathetic of their spending." [31:52] #3 What does “empowerment” mean to you? "Being confident to do what you want" [32:04] #4 What are you currently working toward? "Financial freedom to me is pretty important. I want to be able to do what I want, when I want, and that is pretty important."

Miki Agrawal is a successful social entrepreneur and accomplished disrupter who uses innovative products to break taboos. She co-founded and led THINX, a high-tech, period-proof underwear brand now valued at over $150 million. She most recently founded TUSHY, a company revolutionizing the American bathroom and making bidets mainstream in the US. Miki is also founder of the gluten-free pizza chain WILD and the author of “Do Cool Sh*t” and “Disrupt-Her.” She was recently named Fast Company's Most Creative People of 2018 and Most Impressive Women Entrepreneurs by Inc. Magazine. She is a graduate of Cornell University and proud mama of Hiro Happy.

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In this week’s podcast, award-winning entrepreneur and best-selling author Miki Agrawal talks about how to become an outlet for creativity. Her books ​Disrupt-Her​ and ​Do Cool Sh*t​ stress the importance of using creativity to open conversation and change societal behaviors. From the history of toilet paper to mindfulness and meditation, listen in on Miki’s incredible journey. Listen to how Miki uses mindfulness and creativity to disrupt the status quo. Tune in now! Timestamped show notes 03:45 - How did Thinx begin? 04:35 - Miki explains Thinx’s provocative ad campaign 06:09 - Making lemonade out of lemons 06:30 - Talking about Tushy 07:00 - Changing behavior with creativity 08:15 - The truth behind toilet paper 09:45 - Can you teach creativity? 10:10 - Miki talks about her book, Disrupt-Her 11:00 - Opening conversation to open creativity 12:15 - Stop worrying about what others think and open your eyes 13:22 - Miki’s meditation 15:33 - Miki explains the importance of Pareto’s Law in business 16:15 - Putting one foot in front of the other every day 17:13 - It’s all about the next step 17:53 - Miki’s creative catalyst 18:27 - Accountabili-buddies 19:10 - Miki talks about handling work and family 19:44 - “Iteration is Perfection” 20:42 - Replacing failure with revelation Links Miki’s Website: ​https://www.mikiagra DISRUPT HER: ​https://www.disrupth Do Cool Sh*t: ​https://www.mikiagraw Hello Tushy: ​https://hellotushy.com/ Thinx: ​https://www.shethinx.com/

Accomplishing the things you want to in life and ultimately being happy can sometimes seem overwhelming. Many people overcomplicate things and end up chasing the wrong things. How do you simplify the pursuit to make sure you accomplish your goals? How do you know you’re taking the right approach? Serial entrepreneur and author Miki Agrawal has a few tips and ideas on how accomplishing your goals as she explained in her first book, Do Cool Sh*t: Quit Your Day Job, Start Your Own Business, and Live Happily Ever After. Miki Agrawal is the co-founder of THINX and hellotushy.com, start-ups collectively valued at more than $150 million. She has a unique perspective on life which has led her to continue to start interesting companies that tackle problems that some may see as taboo topics with innovative solutions – that doesn’t slow Miki down. On episode 8 of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank sits down with Miki Agrawal for a fireside chat in Denver as part of Denver Startup Week presented by Chase for Business. Listen in as Frank and Miki discuss starting up, entrepreneurship, life, and her new book, Disrupt-Her: A Manifesto for the Modern Woman, a rallying cry for women to radically question the status quo.

There are many health topics considered too taboo to talk about—menstruation being one of them. By ignoring this completely normal part of women’s health we miss out on the ability to empower young girls to become educated, strong women who support communities and positive social change. Overcoming stigmas and challenging cultural norms is what my guest on this week’s episode of The Doctor’s Farmacy, Miki Agrawal, was born to do. Miki is a successful entrepreneur who creates innovative products to disrupt industries and change perspectives. She co-founded and led THINX, the high-tech, period-proof underwear brand, and most recently founded TUSHY, a company revolutionizing the American bathroom and making bidets mainstream in the US, to support better health for our sensitive private areas and the environment, all at once. Miki is also founder of the gluten-free pizza chain WILD and the author of Do Cool Sh*t and Disrupt-Her. She was recently named Fast Company’s Most Creative People of 2018 and Most Impressive Women Entrepreneurs by Inc. Magazine. She is also a graduate of Cornell University and proud mama of an amazing little boy, Hiro Happy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

SPONSOR: Hello Tushy! A kick-ass affordable bidet attachment to protect your booty from disease and save lots of trees. Use code: curiouslyconfident to save 10% off your order! This episode gets Danielle super curious about what happens where the sun doesn't always shine... She brings on successful social entrepreneur and accomplished disrupter, Miki Agrawal, who uses innovative products to break taboos. Not only do they talk TUSHY and the importance of cleaning your butt (nope, wiping won't cut it), they discuss why you should just freaking go for your dreams, dating younger men, and why the truths you've been lead to believe are destroying your momentum. They also explore choosing light and laughter when faced with tough moments and how that has brought Miki success in innovation. Miki co-founded and led THINX, a high-tech, period-proof underwear brand now valued at over $150 million. She most recently founded TUSHY, a company revolutionizing the American bathroom and making bidets mainstream in the US.  Miki is the author of “Do Cool Sh*t” and “Disrupt-Her.” She was recently named Fast Company’s Most Creative People of 2018 and Most Impressive Women Entrepreneurs by Inc. Magazine. She is a graduate of Cornell University and proud mama of Hiro Happy. Follow: @daniellemercurio @hellotushy @mikiagrawal #curiouslyconfident Contact: danielle@daniellemercurio.com www.daniellemercurio.com

Miki is an entrepreneur whose work focuses on the taboo bodily fluids we’re usually too ashamed to even discuss. In this Interrobang, Miki discusses the personal and environmental effect of toilet habits, the civic horror of fatbergs, the relationship between anal health and anal pleasure, and why porn star Asa Akira was the perfect spokesperson for her new line of bidets. Miki Agrawal is a successful social entrepreneur and accomplished disrupter who uses innovative products to break taboos. She co-founded and led THINX, a high-tech, period-proof underwear brand now valued at over $150 million. She most recently founded TUSHY, a company revolutionizing the American bathroom and making bidets mainstream in the US. Miki is also founder of the gluten-free pizza chain WILD and the author of “Do Cool Sh*t” and “Disrupt-Her.” She was recently named Fast Company’s Most Creative People of 2018 and Most Impressive Women Entrepreneurs by Inc. Magazine. She is a graduate of Cornell University and proud mama of Hiro Happy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the fifty-first episode of the Heart + Hustle podcast. Today we are continuing our favorite things in the month of December. This month, we'll be sharing resources that have helped us as entrepreneurs. Today's episode is all about our favorite business books. We're sharing some of our favorites which include The Art of Work, Do Cool Sh*t, The Year of Yes, and more! Today's episode is also sponsored by Winc, your personalized wine club that delivers wine straight to your door. Sign up today at trywinc.com/heartandhustle to save $20 off your order with complimentary shipping on orders of 4 bottles or more. For show notes and a list of everything we talked about, visit www.heartandhustlepodcast.com. Meet the hosts: Angelica Yarde (twitter.com/studio404design) and Charisma O'Keefe (twitter.com/charismaokeefe) Subscribe via iTunes (itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/heart…d1071624684?mt=2)! Follow us on Twitter twitter.com/hearthustlepod and Instagram instagram.com/heartandhustlepodcast!

We sat down with with Miki Agrawal, Thinx's founder and CEO, and author of the book, "Do Cool Sh*t: Quit Your Day Job, Start Your Own Business, and Live Happily Ever After," to find out just what inspired her to get into the period panty biz in the first place. The Women Promoted on This Episode: "Today I would like to honor my girlfriend, Allie Hoffman," says Miki. "She started an incredible movement called Gender Proud with the transgender model Gina Rosero, which is about transgender rights and how it's okay to be who you are. She fights for women's rights in the most beautiful ways, and I want to see people like her thrive." Follow These People on Twitter: Women's Health: @womenshealthmag Caitlin Abber: @everydaycaitlin Miki Agarwal: @twinmiki Episode Credits: Uninterrupted is produced by Caitlin Abber, and recorded at CBS Studios. Editorial support is provided by Lisa Chudnofsky. Our theme music is “Bullshit” by Jen Miller.

There’s so much happening in our underwear zone: poop, pee, period blood. And Miki Agrawal is tackling them all, with a side of vegan, gluten-free, farm-to-table pizza. This week, Shawn Shafner (The Puru) sits down with the serial entrepreneur and creator of Wild pizzerias, Thinx period underwear, Icon incontinence underwear, Tushy attachable bidets and an empowering guide to living your dream called Do Cool Sh*t. Amidst bites of kale, Miki and Shawn ask the big questions: how can science, humor, sex, sustainability and design help us change taboo narratives and sell products? Why does it take the average woman 7 years to admit to her doctor that she’s suffering from urinary incontinence? How much exactly is two tampons’ worth of blood? Does one measure that in milliliters? Tune in and quench your thirst for knowledge. Also mentioned in this podcast: nourishment, Park Slope, Williamsburg, stomach aches, comfort food, menstruation, tampon, pad, soccer, feminine hygiene, grapefruit, Pamela Anderson, advertising, marketing, NYC, MTA, subway, ovulation, ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes, Depends, Poise, banana leaf, reusable applicators, Be Creative, Fox News, Sex for Smart People, Stephanie Johnstone, Bustle, male penetration, gentle loving, Waldorf, toilet paper, Scott, 1890 Joseph Gayetty, Toto washlet, Re-Search Guide to Bodily Fluids, Paul Spinrad, nose-picking, boogers, hemorrhoids, SquattyPotty, squat toilets, anal sex, poo-pourri, Shambhala Center, Shastri Ethan Nichtern, instagram, incontinent pride, gender, anxiety, branding, aesthetic, design, communication, empowering vs uncomfortable, AfriPads, Uganda, New York Magazine

At 22, Miki Agrawal decided to stop putting her biggest dreams on hold. Within four years, she went after all three of them, playing soccer for the New York Magic, filming commercials for the likes of Justin Timberlake and Victoria’s Secret, and opening a chain of locally-sourced, organic, wholesome pizza restaurants in New York City. She didn’t stop there: soon after, she published a bestselling book and co-founded THINX, a company tackling period leaks in America while empowering women in the developing world through tech-infused underwear. In #bizoba episode 5, we talk to Miki about her incredible story and her newest ventures toward tackling the 3P’s of civilized society--poop, pee, and periods--and turning them from taboo into talked-about topics. After listening to Miki, we think you’ll agree: her most awesome work is only just beginning and nothing can stop her except her own imagination. The same goes for you, too, #bizoba ballers. #bizobabullets of wisdom from this episode: • Doing cool stuff requires doing. Not just talking about doing • Be sure to surround yourself with people that support you in reaching your wildest dreams--they’ll keep you grounded and sane along the way • When starting a business, it’s cool to build something to help yourself--but it’s really awesome to build is something that also helps others. That’s where you can change the world. For more on Miki, check out her website www.mikiagrawal.com and book “Do Cool Sh*t”. For more on THINX, check out www.shethinx.com and follow on Twitter and Instagram @shethinx. You can also learn about Miki’s other product lines (pee-proof underwear and a bidet attachment for your toilet) at www.iconundies.com and www.tushy.me. Love what you hear on the podcast? Search and subscribe to “Business of Being Awesome” on Soundcloud or iTunes and get connected with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @bizobapodcast. Be sure to check out our Spotify "#bizoba power songs" playlist and follow us. Love notes, ideas for future episodes, and suggestions for improving #bizoba can be sent to us at bizobapodcast@gmail.com.

Being a serial social entrepreneur seems to be in Miki Agrawal’s blood. You can read her story in her very fine book, Do Cool Sh*t: Quit Your Day Job, Start Your Own Business, and Live Happily Ever After. After a wakeup call on September 11, 2001, Miki determined to live her life with her eyes wide open. She left her role in investment banking to play professional soccer, and produced films. In 2005 she stared having recurring stomach aches. She realized that she was intolerant of additives, hormones and pesticides that were in the mass-produced food she was eating. In 2006, she opened a pizza restaurant, WILD in New York City. Like most women, Miki has experienced an incident or two with her period – soaking through her jeans or once having to run out of an important meeting. When she and her twin sister Radha had to suddenly leave a three-legged race at a family picnic, they had an ah-ha moment. They wanted to make underwear that protected women during their period. While contemplating the idea, Miki traveled to the World Cup in South Africa where she met a school-aged girls. After Miki teased her for not being in school, the girl explained that it was her “week of shame.” Miki learned that women and girls in third-world countries were missing school because of their period and this led to a high drop-out rate. Miki decided to do something about it, and THINX was born. THINX not only produces beautiful period-proof underwear, they use their profits to support AfriPads, a producer of washable, reusable period protection. With two full-time businesses running, one might think that Miki has enough on her plate, but today she also runs two other social enterprises. Icon produces pee-proof underwear that keeps women dry and odor-free from little leaks. They use their profits to support the Fistula Foundation. Tushy produces and sells a bidet attachment for toilets, improving sanitation and health, while reducing paper and water usage. They use their profits to support organizations like charity:water. Social Entrepreneurship Quotes from Miki Agrawal: “Doing cool sh*t, requires doing.” “If you say ‘How can I help you?’ before ‘How can you help me?’ doors just open wide.” “Hundreds of millions of girls are missing school when they have their period and millions of girls are dropping out of school because of their periods, that’s billions of dollars of lost income potential that these communities could be receiving to elevate themselves out of extreme poverty.” “The thought that kept occurring to me was, ‘That could have been me! My dad came here from India with five dollars in his pocket.” “It was a big wake up call for me. It was my big ah-ha moment. That’s when I realized that the mystery of life is, you never know when it’s going to end.” “I feel like, to be an entrepreneur, you need to have a very healthy level of naiveté. If you realize what it will take to get things launched and done, it’s very daunting.” Social Entrepreneurship Resources:   Book: Do Cool Sh*t: Quit Your Day Job, Start Your Own Business, and Live Happily Ever After: http://amzn.to/1QWyeOQ Miki: http://www.mikiagrawal.com THINX: http://www.shethinx.com Icon: https://www.iconundies.com Tushy: https://www.tushy.me Wild: http://eatdrinkwild.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikiagrawal Twtter: https://twitter.com/twinmiki Fistula Foundation: https://www.fistulafoundation.org AfriPads: http://www.afripads.com eBook: Five Key Traits of Successful Social Entrepreneurs: http://tonyloyd.com/socent Try Audible and Receive Two Free Audiobooks: http://tonyloyd.com/books Fair Anita Quote Giveaway Announcement! Remember that we’re still giving away a pair of earrings from Fair Anita. The giveaway ends February 15, 2016. Click here for details.

Three essential questions aspiring social entrepreneurs need to ask themselves, gender equality, and innovating below the belt. In this episode, I talk to force of nature Miki Agrawal, author of Do Cool Sh*t and founder of Wild (a farm-to-table, gluten-free pizza concept in NYC), Thinx (period panties for modern women), and Tushy (a DIY bidet attachment for your toilet).   Music Show Opener: Salt-n-Pepa, Pharrell Williams (with Justin Timberlake), Melanie and Kanye West (feat. Rhymefest) Plugg – Lunachicks Entrepreneur - E-40 & Too $hort Boogie In Your Butt – Eddie Murphy Some Laid Back Cool Sh*t – Rob Swift Show Closer: DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Tricky, Dusty Springfield and Isaac Hayes   Reading List Do Cool Sh*t   Watch List The Thinx Story Meet Tushy   ** If you love my show, please subscribe, rate and review in iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. For more information, visit brandnewways.com --> Find the show on Twitter: @brandnewways_ --> Send me an email: show@brandnewways.com 

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