Podcasts about female founders

You've probably seen Sara post about how she's obsessed with eating a specific brand of cookie dough. Today the founder and CEO of Doughy, Kelly Ramey, joins Oversubscribed to talk about her creation. The clean, six-ingredient cookie dough sold out at Erewhon within days of launch and you can now find Doughy in Whole Foods, Target, and Costco nationwide.Millions of pounds of cookie dough are sold each year but here's the incredible part: Kelly is still the only full-time employee.We get into how scrappy events and a manufacturing background prepared her for the chaos of building a food brand, why hundreds of failed recipes led her to cashews as the base ingredient, and the surprising origin story of the chocolate chip cookie itself. Kelly walks us through sourcing cashews from a farmer in Mozambique and maple syrup from Vermont, why she still hands out samples herself, and what it actually took to land the product in 2,300 stores nationwide. If you've ever wondered what it means to "bleed" for your company, this is it.// MORE FROM DOUGHY //You can purchase Doughy at eatdoughy.com or at Whole Food, Target, Erewhon, and Costco.Follow @eatdoughy on Instagram and @doughy on TikTok.// SPONSORS // Ritual: Save 25% on your first month at Ritual dot com slash FOSTER. That's Ritual dot com slash FOSTER for 25% off your first month. Gusto: Try Gusto today at gusto.com/FOSTER, and get three months free when you run your first payroll. Quo: Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/FOSTER. Cotton: Learn more at about Cotton at fabricofourlives.com.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A student's zip code should not decide their future. Penelope Barton built a school in 70 countries to prove it.Penelope is the CEO of Crimson Global Academy and co-founder of Crimson Academies, a group of five schools serving students from age five through eighteen, online and in person. Last year her team ran 144,000 classes. Some of her students learn from boats, connected by satellite internet.She grew up in rural New Zealand before the internet, where one teacher covered English, math, and science, and you got whoever you got. That is the problem she has spent six years dismantling.We talk about how she scaled it: starting with two years of high school and one curriculum, then adding learning modes, ages, and countries as students asked for them. She places kids by ability, not age. Seven-year-olds are building apps. A venture capital firm is funding five of her seniors to launch real businesses before graduation. And she just opened a tuition-free school funded directly by the New Zealand government, which took three years of proving results first.She also says something most founders will recognize: the hardest thing she manages is not scale or regulation. It is her own impatience.Chapters:

What if the exhaustion you've been trying to fix with more sleep is actually resentment asking you to make a leadership decision?You're probably not as tired as you think you are. In this Thursday Founder's Rant, Dawn unpacks why so many ambitious female founders mistake buried resentment for burnout and why that distinction changes everything.If you've been overdelivering, undercharging, saying yes when you wanted to say no, or quietly carrying the emotional weight of everyone else's priorities, this episode is for you. You'll leave with a simple leadership check-in that helps you uncover the real source of your exhaustion and one clear action to move forward.If this episode hit a little too close to home, join Dawn's Insider List for the founder conversations, leadership insights, and practical strategies that don't make it onto the podcast or social media first.

Why do we keep attracting the same type of people? This week, Erin and Sara sit down with relationship expert Shane Kohler to unpack why we keep falling for the wrong people, why "playing it cool" can backfire, why ghosting hurts so much, and how our nervous systems shape our relationships.Executive Producers: Erin Foster, Sara Foster, and Allison BresnickAssociate Producers: Montana McBirney and Olivia GeffnerSocial Media Manager: Laura BinderAudio Engineer: Josh WindischProduced by Wishbone ProductionProduced by Dear MediaThis episode is sponsored by:Hungryroot (hungryroot.com/foster PROMO CODE: FOSTER)Skims (skims.com)Caraway (carawayhome.com/foster10)AG1(drinkag1.com/foster)Five Star Weekend (watch on Peacock)Quo (quo.com/foster)LMNT (drinklmnt.com/foster)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Build a Brand That Opens Doors Before You Walk Into the RoomWhat makes someone memorable?It's not just a great website.It's not posting every day on social media.And it isn't luck.In this episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie DeLucca-Collins sits down with award-winning public relations strategist and entrepreneur Aquila Mendez-Valdez, founder of Haute in Texas and creator of one of the country's first PR agency franchise models.Together they unpack what it really takes to build authority, become visible, attract ideal clients, and create a business that reflects your values—not someone else's expectations.Whether you're building your first business or growing an established brand, this conversation offers practical advice on personal branding, marketing strategy, confidence, delegation, and creating a business that supports your life instead of consuming it.In This EpisodeThe difference between public relations and marketingWhy every founder needs a personal brandBuilding confidence without comparisonHow to stop chasing external validationCreating a business around your valuesWhy women struggle with visibilityBuilding authority before sellingHow PR creates trust with potential clientsWhy testimonials and case studies matterThe importance of founder visibilityStarting a PR agency while raising young childrenFranchising as a pathway to entrepreneurshipWhy collaboration beats competitionCreating sustainable success without burnout

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„Mut.Macher.Marke.“ ist eine Kooperation der Initiative Marke Deutschland, des Bundesverbands Marketing Clubs und asap:digital.Die Idee: Alle zwei Wochen erscheint eine neue der 14 Folgen – zu hören und zu sehen auf den Kanälen von asap:digital.Und darum geht es dieses Mal:Maria Pennanen, Co-Founderin und Geschäftsführerin des Accelerator Frankfurt, spricht mit Martin Boeing-Messing über Mut in Situationen, in denen es keine bequeme Alternative mehr gibt.Sie erzählt von Covid, persönlichen Risiken, einer gescheiterten Software-Wette und dem Weg zurück mit neuen Programmen für Female Founders, AI Founders und Investment Readiness.Ihr Blick auf Mut ist sehr klar: Mut bedeutet nicht, keine Angst zu haben. Sondern trotzdem zu handeln, wenn man an das glaubt, was man tut. Und sich immer wieder zu fragen: Was würde ich tun, wenn ich nicht scheitern könnte? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mal and Natalie sit down to talk about the ups and downs of being female entrepreneurs. Natalie shares how her persistence and a kismet run in with Mark Cuban changed her life's trajectory.   Follow our guest @nattyewhite and find Moolah Kicks at moolahkicks.com, follow the show @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke. Plus, don't miss the YouHaul or YouGhost card game. Perfect for move-ins, breakups, and girls' nights! Now available ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :) 

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Grief To PurposeThree pregnancy losses. A stage four ovarian cancer diagnosis. A pandemic shutdown. Then a miracle pregnancy that ends with Niki becoming a new mom while her own mother enters hospice. If you've ever felt your life split into before and after, this conversation will feel familiar in the deepest way. Niki DeConcini joins us with a story about grief, faith, and rebuilding when your body, your plans, and your sense of safety all change at once.We talk about what motherhood means long before a baby arrives, and why miscarriage grief can be both invisible and identity-shaping. Niki shares the reality of postpartum while caregiving, the loneliness of being the “strong one,” and how trauma shows up in the nervous system. We also dig into holistic wellness and integrative healing, not as a cure-all, but as a way to reclaim agency, support quality of life, and come back to yourself when everything feels raw.From there, Niki takes us into the entrepreneurship journey: leaving a stable marketing career she loved, building a fast-growing agency that looked successful on paper, then realizing her body and spirit were paying the price. She explains how inner work, subconscious reprogramming, NLP, and learning to trust intuition helped her pivot toward true alignment. That pivot becomes Female Founders Twin Cities, a Minnesota community for women entrepreneurs focused on building businesses from the inside out, with real connection instead of performative networking.If you're navigating grief, caregiver burnout, a fertility journey, or a business pivot, press play and stay with us to the end. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review with the moment that hit you most.Connect with Niki:Website: Female Founders TCIG: @femalefounderstwincities  &  @nikideconcini Contact the Host, Kelly Kirk:Email: info.ryh7@gmail.comGet Connected/Follow:The Hue Drop Newsletter: Subscribe HereIG: @ryh_pod & @thekelly.tanke.kirkFacebook: Reclaiming Your Hue Facebook PageCAKES Affiliate Link: KELLYKIRKCredits:Editor: Joseph KirkMusic: Kristofer Tanke Thanks for listening & cheers to Reclaiming Your Hue! 

This week, Erin and Sara answer listener questions and discuss their recent trip to Atlanta, office romance struggles, the awkwardness of first dates, Love Island, and more.Executive Producers: Erin Foster, Sara Foster, and Allison BresnickAssociate Producers: Montana McBirney and Olivia GeffnerSocial Media Manager: Laura BinderAudio Engineer: Josh WindischProduced by Wishbone ProductionProduced by Dear MediaThis episode is sponsored by:Bon Charge (boncharge.com PROMO CODE: FOSTER)Boll & Branch (bollandbranch.com PROMO CODE: FOSTER15)BetterHelp (betterhelp.com/foster)Needed (thisisneeded.com PROMO CODE: FOSTER)Cotton (thefabricofourlives.com)ResortPass (resortpass.com/foster)Kettle & Fire (kettleandfire.com/foster)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What happens when a Harvard MBA, a global pandemic, a layoff, and a pregnancy collide?For Leslie Danford, it became the perfect recipe for innovation.In this inspiring episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie sits down with Leslie Danford, founder of Vitaminis, a family-focused wellness brand that is redefining how families get essential nutrients. Leslie shares the real story behind launching a nutrition company while pregnant, raising young children, navigating uncertainty, and building a product that solves a problem she personally experienced.You'll hear how Leslie turned years of ideas into action, why customer feedback became one of her greatest business assets, and how she balances entrepreneurship, motherhood, and personal wellness without striving for perfection.This conversation is packed with practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, moms considering a career pivot, and anyone looking to build something meaningful one small step at a time.In This EpisodeHow a layoff became the catalyst for entrepreneurshipWhy Leslie started interviewing customers before building a productLaunching a company while pregnantThe importance of deadlines for entrepreneursHow to validate a business idea before investing heavilyCustomer feedback and product developmentBuilding a wellness brand during uncertain timesMompreneur life and setting boundariesWhat entrepreneurship taught Leslie about leadershipHow success changes when you become a founderThe power of flexibility and taking imperfect actionWhy gut health, immune support, and nutrition matterYoga, self-care, and managing stress as an entrepreneur

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Today we’re continuing the Female Founder Series, and it wouldn’t be a series about women entrepreneurs in the running space without welcoming Erica Sara from Erica Sara Designs. Erica has been part of this running community for a long time. She’s been creating jewelry for runners since before I even started this podcast. She’s the official jeweler for the New York City Marathon and the Every Woman’s Marathon, and she designs every piece from her home studio while also raising two kids and continuing to run marathons herself. In this conversation, we talk about entrepreneurship, motherhood, running, creativity, and what it’s been like to build Erica Sara Designs into such a beloved brand within the running community. This is actually Erica’s fourth time on the podcast, and I know you’re going to enjoy catching up with her. Be sure to check out Erica’s beautiful work at EricaSara.com, and thanks so much for being here. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Erica Sara. Books Mentioned On Being Jewish Now Support our Sponsors: Lindsey’s Monumental Marathon Training GroupI’m coaching a virtual training group for the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon weekend beginning July 20. You’ll get a VDOT training plan, monthly coaching calls, race weekend meetups, and guidance on training, fueling, and keeping the joy in running. SIGN UP HERE. Lagoon SleepI absolutely love Lagoon pillows, especially the Cooling Otter Pillow. As a hot sleeper, I appreciate that they’re cool to the touch and completely customizable, so you can adjust the height to fit exactly how you sleep. Use code LINDSEY for 15% off at https://lagoonsleep.com/lindsey The post Episode 695: Female Founder Series: Erica Sara on Building a Business That Celebrates Every Finish Line appeared first on SandyBoy Productions.

Okay so I've hit record mid-thought on this one because I'm so excited I've conjured up an entire month of in-person. Three events, a trip to Singapore, VIP days in Byron. And it's got me thinking about how much events have quietly shaped my whole business.I know some of you just went "nope, click away" because hosting an event feels like the cringiest, scariest thing ever.Trust me, I thought that too. I still get scared. But I do it anyway.An hour in the room with your people does more than 100 posts ever could. I really believe that

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Today we’re continuing the Female Founder Series with author, podcaster, and co-founder of Another Mother Runner, Dimity McDowell. Dimity was one of the first people I really knew in the running space over a decade ago when I started dipping my toes into podcasting and becoming part of the broader running community beyond my hometown of Indianapolis. Alongside her co-founder, Sarah Bowen Shea, she helped create a movement with Another Mother Runner by providing support, encouragement, and connection to women around the country and around the world. That community continues today, and Another Mother Runner has recently found a new home with Feisty Media. As Dimity entered a new season in her own athletic journey, she wrote a beautiful book called The 27th Mile: How to Smooth the Rough Transition Out of the Running Years. She’s a former contributing editor at Runner’s World, and through this book she’s supporting anyone whose relationship with running is beginning to change. As I’ve navigated my own injury and foot surgery, this book helped me feel a little less alone. Watching other people accomplish incredible things while wondering what my own future in running might look like has been emotional, and I think learning to accept change is an important part of the process. In The 27th Mile, Dimity reckons with her decision to stop running, grieves leaving behind a sport she deeply loved, and shares how she rediscovered purpose, connection, and those endorphins on the other side. I love Dimity’s heart and everything she’s done for women in the running community over the years. And I’ll tell you what, interviewing another podcaster is always fun because they know how to have a great conversation. If you’re in any kind of transition with your own running journey, I highly recommend checking out The 27th Mile. Thanks so much for being here, and I hope you enjoy my conversation with Dimity McDowell. Thank you to our sponsors: Cure HydrationCure Hydration makes it easier to stay properly hydrated with clean ingredients and electrolyte support that actually helps your body absorb water more effectively. Use code ANOTHER for 20% off at curehydration.com or find it on Amazon. Previnex – I start my day with Previnex Gut & Green Superfoods and end it with their Sleep Health Plus. I trust Previnex because their products are third-party tested, backed by science, and designed to help support energy, recovery, sleep, immunity, and healthy aging. Use code ANOTHER for 15% off your first order at Previnex.com. If you've already used that code, you can also use LindseySuperfoods, LindseySleep, or LindseyStrength depending on the product you're trying. Be the first to know about my Indianapolis Monumental Marathon & Half Marathon group training! I also have two openings for individualized coaching. I intentionally keep my roster small so I can give each athlete the attention they deserve. If you’re interested, email me to see if we’re a good fit – lindsey@sandyboyproductions.com.

What does it take to leave a successful career, bet on yourself, and build a multi-seven-figure business from scratch? In this inspiring episode of the She Believed She Could™ Podcast, Allison Walsh sits down with Katie Love, Founder and CEO of Love Social Media, to talk about entrepreneurship, personal branding, social media marketing, and creating a business that supports the life you truly want. Before becoming a sought-after social media strategist, Katie was an NBC News reporter covering presidential elections, natural disasters, and major national stories. Despite achieving her lifelong career goal, she realized she was unfulfilled and decided to take a leap of faith into entrepreneurship. What started with zero clients, zero funding, and plenty of uncertainty eventually grew into a multi-seven-figure women-led agency serving hundreds of brands. Katie shares the lessons she learned while building her business during some of life's biggest transitions—including becoming a mother, navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship during the pandemic, and creating a non-traditional family dynamic that allowed her husband to become a stay-at-home dad. Together, Allison and Katie dive into the power of founder-led brands, why authenticity is outperforming polished content, and how business owners can leverage social media to build trust, authority, and meaningful connections with their audience. You'll also learn practical strategies for creating engaging content, improving visibility online, understanding platform selection, increasing engagement, and turning your expertise into business growth. Whether you're building a personal brand, growing a business, or looking for the confidence to take the next step toward your goals, this conversation will leave you inspired to show up, be seen, and believe in what's possible. What You'll Learn in This Episode: How Katie Love built a multi-seven-figure agency after leaving her career in broadcast journalism Why founder-led brands are winning and how personal branding drives business growth The social media strategies that turn content into credibility, trust, and revenue How to create authentic content that stands out in a crowded digital landscape Katie's top tips for increasing engagement, visibility, and audience connection The content mistakes most entrepreneurs make—and what to do instead Why saves, shares, and community-building matter more than vanity metrics How to overcome fear, show up confidently online, and become the face of your brand Lessons on scaling a business, leading a team, and creating a life aligned with your values The mindset shifts that helped Katie navigate entrepreneurship, motherhood, and massive growth This episode is sponsored by AdventHealth for Women. Learn more about their Women's Health Navigation Team and how they're making healthcare simpler for women and their families at AdventHealthForWomen.com. Positioned for Partnerships™ Mini Course - Turn your platform into a revenue-generating brand opportunity—without needing a massive following. Learn how to position your brand, create a high-converting media kit, and confidently pitch partnerships so brands instantly understand your value. 

Every morning, 26 million children in the US get on a school bus. It is the largest mass transit system in America, and it has barely changed in 80 years. There is no real-time tracking, no route optimization, and no visibility for parents. Bus drivers still rely on walkie-talkies and dispatchers still use fax machines. Nearly half a million diesel buses are moving those 26 million children, producing more than eight million tons of carbon annually. It is one of the most overlooked, high-impact decarbonization opportunities in the country. The question isn't whether this system will change. It's who is going to change it. Our guest has spent the last decade building the solution. Ritu Narayan is the Founder and CEO of Zūm, a full-service school transportation platform that is modernizing and electrifying the yellow school bus. Ritu grew up in India and was raised to value education and dream big. After graduating from the Delhi Institute of Technology (now NSUT), she moved to California where she became a product leader at Oracle, Yahoo, and eBay. She left a career at eBay to take the leap into entrepreneurship and started Zūm to solve a deeply personal problem: modernizing and electrifying student transportation. In our conversation, Ritu walks me through her journey, and what it takes to reimagine a system the whole country depends on and nobody talks about. Today, Zum serves more than 5,000 schools across 18 states and completed over 60 million student rides last year. Zum has raised $430 million from investors including Sequoia, SoftBank, GIC, and TPG, and launched the nation's first all-electric, vehicle-to-grid school bus fleet at Oakland Unified School District, returning energy to the electric grid while children are at school. About Powerhouse Innovation and Powerhouse Ventures Powerhouse Ventures backs seed stage founders building the future power system across energy, infrastructure, and AI. If you are thinking about building something in this space, get in touch with our team. Powerhouse Innovation is a best in class consulting firm, powered by the strongest energy innovation network, data and team in our industry. We partner with world's leading corporations, investors, and utilities to source and evaluate disruptive startups shaping the future of energy and industry. To hear more stories of founders building our energy abundant future, hit the “subscribe” button and leave us a review.

Okay so this one's a bit of a get-it-all-off-my-chest episode  pour a cuppa and pull up a seat.In-laws gone home, school holidays started, my little one got gastro, and somewhere in all of that I just lost my spark.You know the feeling. When posting starts to feel like a chore and you're dragging yourself towards it with your whole body.And if you know me, you know discipline and consistency are basically my middle names. So this was very foreign territory.So I did something I haven't done in years. And the moment I decided to, I felt this huge pressure release.This one's for the deadly disciplined ones who don't know how to tell when the spark's gone

As a high-achieving woman, you probably don't need more discipline. In this episode, Relle Dixon explains how better nutrition will build your leadership, your voice, and your authority. Your body is your greatest business asset. But here's what I hear from so many established founders, podcasters, speakers, and authors in my world: I'm doing everything right, but I'm running on empty.In our conversation, we go beyond the surface-level habits and explore the deeper layer: how your relationship with your body impacts your capacity, your focus, and your ability to lead in a way that feels good, aligned, and sustainable.In This Episode, You'll Discover:The surprising connection between how you fuel your body and the authority you bring to every room you walk intoWhy discipline and willpower aren't your problem (and what actually moves the needle when it comes to energy, clarity, and decision-making)How strength training, proper nutrition, and rest don't take away from your ambition (hint: they're the infrastructure that sustains it)The three foundational shifts that create the fastest return in energy and focus (spoiler: they're simpler than you think)What "sustainable success" actually looks like when you start building for longevityThe honest conversation about visibility, vulnerability, and why sharing the real, messy parts of your journey is what actually builds communityRelated Episodes:- Natural Energy Boosts For Better Focus with Allison Jordan- Threads Is The Most Underrated Platform for Authentic Marketing Right NowConnect with our guest:Relle Dixon is a fitness and nutrition coach, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur who helps high-performing women understand that their body is their greatest business asset. She teaches practical strategies around nutrition, strength training, and metabolic health so ambitious women can build energy, resilience, and sustainable success in both life and business. Connect with her on Instagram. Threads, and LinkedIn.*Note: This may contain affiliate links, which means if you click and buy, I'll earn a commission at no extra cost to you. I never recommend things I don't love or haven't used.

Today's episode was recorded in partnership with flaconi, Germany's leading online destination for beauty and fragrance. And it's one of those conversations that reminded me why I love doing this podcast so much.We're sitting down with Alicia Lindner, who runs a third-generation family business in the beauty industry called Annemarie Börlind. But this conversation is about so much more than a brand story. We talk about growing up surrounded by the scent of plant oils and flowers drifting out of a laboratory in the Black Forest and what it means to carry a legacy without turning it into something rigid.We also talk about sibling leadership, building and growing the brand independently, the spirit of the Schwarzwald, and the beauty industry as it looks today. But also about very human things. Like why skipping lunch is never a good idea and why the forest can be the best mentor when everything feels a bit too loud.This episode is thoughtful and honest. Alicia became an immediate star of the show. Please tune in and enjoy the energy that this episode will give you!Read more about the Women Authors of Achievement (WAA) Podcast via waa.berlin/aboutFollow us on Instagram & find us on LinkedInSubscribe to our newsletter via waa.berlin/newsletter ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

How do you turn a side hustle into a nationally recognized beauty brand?   In this inspiring episode, Shan Berries shares how purpose, perseverance, and passion helped her build a cosmetics company that's changing lives.   After more than a decade in radio and television, Shan made a bold leap into entrepreneurship by launching Shades By Shan Cosmetics, a beauty brand now carried in over 600 JCPenney stores nationwide. Beyond creating high-quality beauty products, Shan built her company around a mission to support single parents through the The MamaBerries Nonprofit Foundation, which has already helped more than 100 families across the country.   In this episode, we discuss:   • Transitioning from broadcasting to entrepreneurship • Growing a side hustle into a national retail brand • The realities of fundraising and scaling a business • Building a purpose-driven company that gives back • Representation as a Latina founder in the beauty industry • Balancing ambition with impact   Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a beauty enthusiast, or someone looking for inspiration to pursue your purpose, this conversation will leave you motivated to dream bigger and lead with heart.   Connect with Shan  

Leah Lykins thinks college isn't the only path to a good career, and she's built worker-first tools that prove it. Leah is the co-founder of Where We Go, a public benefit corporation connecting people who are ready to work with the programs ready to train them, and the co-founder of Camp Chateau, an adult women's sleepaway camp in a French château.In this episode, Leah explains why the infrastructure that keeps a country running, from clean energy to advanced manufacturing to the electrical grid, needs people desperately, and how the right framing turns a career nobody has heard of into one worth getting out of bed for. She also shares how she and her mother bought a château for the price of a San Francisco apartment, funded the first location with 150 women, and filled the second in seven days.If you are rethinking your next move, or want to build a business that actually fits your life, this one is worth your time.Chapters:

This week, Erin and Sara are getting into all things astrology. They sit down with Jill Wintersteen, founder of Spirit Daughter to discuss intuition, the power of manifestation and more. She also shares what each sign should focus on over the next few months.Executive Producers: Erin Foster, Sara Foster, and Allison BresnickAssociate Producers: Montana McBirney and Olivia GeffnerSocial Media Manager: Laura BinderAudio Engineer: Josh WindischProduced by Wishbone ProductionProduced by Dear MediaThis episode is sponsored by:Bobbi Brown (bobbibrown.com PROMO CODE: SARAFOSTER15)Hill House Home (hillhousehome.com PROMO CODE: FOSTERS)LMNT (drinklmnt.com/foster)Ladder (ladder.fit/foster)Resort Pass (resortpass.com/foster)Puori (puori.com/foster)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do you prepare for the financial, emotional and logistical realities of caring for a loved one? In this episode of Money Tales, Lindsay Jurist-Rosner shares how nearly three decades of helping care for her mother after an MS diagnosis revealed just how unprepared most families are for the challenges of long-term care. From navigating healthcare systems and managing complex decisions to coping with caregiver stress and financial strain, Lindsay’s experience inspired her to found Wellthy, a platform designed to help families coordinate care and reduce the overwhelming burden that often accompanies caregiving. This conversation offers valuable insights for anyone supporting aging parents, caring for a family member with a chronic illness or planning for the future costs and responsibilities of care. About Lindsay Jurist-Rosner: Transforming Family Caregiving Through Innovation Lindsay Jurist-Rosner is the co-founder and CEO of Wellthy – a market-leading care concierge company that is revolutionizing the way families care for their loved ones and themselves. Wellthy combines digital innovation and human expertise so that family caregivers have the support they need to navigate any care situation throughout all life stages – ensuring that families can spend their time prioritizing love over healthcare logistics. Two million people have direct access to Wellthy's services through some of the largest and best-known health plans and employers across the country, including Best Buy, Cisco, Hilton, and Meta. With Wellthy, Lindsay is building the company she needed throughout the 28 years she cared for her mother. Today Wellthy has more than 300 staff working to support family caregivers. In 2023 Wellthy was named one of Fast Company's “Most Innovative Companies” and one of the magazine's “Top 10 Most Innovative Workplace Companies,” and Lindsay herself was named to Inc. Magazine's “Female Founders 200” list celebrating dynamic women entrepreneurs. Prior to founding Wellthy, Lindsay was in the advertising technology and media industries with responsibilities and leadership in marketing, product, and sales. She served as the Senior Vice President of Marketing for NY-based advertising technology startup Simulmedia, ran Marketing Research at Machinima, and worked in product and strategic marketing at Microsoft. Lindsay received an MBA from the Harvard Business School and a BA in Economics-Operations Research from Columbia University. She’s written for Fortune, Good Housekeeping, Employee Benefit News, and more, and has spoken at numerous panels and conferences, including most recently at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. She serves on the Board of Hilarity for Charity (HFC) a non-profit dedicated to supporting Alzheimers' caregivers and founded by comedian Seth Rogen and his wife Lauren Rogen. Lindsay lives in New York City with her husband and four kids. Follow Money Tales on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube Music for more real stories that inspire thoughtful, intentional decisions about money.

In this episode, Dr. Baron sits down with Lauren Makler, CEO and co-founder of Cofertility, to discuss her profound journey navigating a sudden medical diagnosis and how it changed her perspective on family building. This honest conversation explores the intense intersection of medical trauma, the desire to become a parent, and finding agency when life feels out of control. At 29 years old, Lauren's life shifted instantly when she received a diagnosis of a rare disease called multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma. Facing multiple surgeries and the very real possibility of losing her ovaries, her diagnosis led her to look into egg donation. This personal journey opened her eyes to gaps in the fertility industry and ultimately inspired Lauren to co-found Cofertility, reshaping the donor conception landscape to help others safely navigate their own unique paths to parenthood. If you're navigating a medical diagnosis or holding on to hope while facing the road to parenthood, this episode is for you. About Lauren Makler: Lauren Makler is the Co-Founder and CEO of Cofertility, a human-first fertility ecosystem that helps women freeze their eggs for free when donating half, making egg donation less transactional and egg freezing more accessible. Named one of Inc's 2025 Female Founder 500 and Fast Company's 2023 Most Creative People in Business, and featured in top press outlets including Vogue, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Marie Claire, Women's Health, and many more, Lauren is recognized for her innovative approach to increasing accessibility and driving systemic change in healthcare. She's shared her insights on these topics—ranging from healthcare equity to innovation in fertility—at high-profile events including the Hello Sunshine Shine Away summit, HLTH, Harvard Business School, and other leading conferences and institutions. Previously, as an early Uber employee, she founded Uber Health, leveraging Uber's vast driver network to improve healthcare outcomes through patient transportation and healthcare delivery. Under her leadership, the business helped millions of patients access the care they needed. Before that, she played a key role in expanding Uber's core business along the East Coast and led the company's first healthcare initiative—nationwide, on-demand flu shot campaigns. After receiving a rare disease diagnosis, Lauren's personal fertility journey inspired her to create a more accessible, empowering path for those looking to freeze their eggs or find an egg donor. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their miracle babies, Eden and Jonah. Connect with Lauren : Website‍ ‍  Cofertility Instagram ‍ ‍Personal Instagram  Connect with us: Website‍ ‍Instagram - send us a message YouTube‍ ‍Facebook‍ ‍TikTok‍ ‍LinkedIn‍ ‍

Today is Episode 2 of the Female Founder Series, and I'm so excited to share it with you. Over the next several weeks, we're bringing you bonus Tuesday episodes featuring incredible women who are building businesses in and around the running space. My guest today is Paige Foote, co-founder of Noogs Nutrition. Paige is a registered dietitian, runner, entrepreneur, and now a new mom. Back in 2021, while out on a run, she had an idea for a sports nutrition product she could actually look forward to eating. That idea eventually became Noogs: sour energy chews that combine carbohydrates and electrolytes in a fun, delicious product designed to make fueling easier and more enjoyable. In this conversation, Paige shares the story behind Noogs, what it took to bring the product to market, how she and her husband Ben built the business together, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. She also opens up about her personal journey to motherhood, including pregnancy loss, fertility struggles, and how building Noogs helped carry her through one of the most difficult seasons of her life. Paige is thoughtful, honest, resilient, and incredibly fun. I know you’re going to love getting to know the woman behind the brand. What we talked about: How Paige discovered running and trained for her first half marathon Running the virtual New York City Marathon during the pandemic Fueling long runs with candy and the idea that sparked Noogs Building a food product from scratch with her husband Ben Product development, entrepreneurship, and growing a small business Creating a brand centered around fun and community Pregnancy loss and fertility struggles Balancing business ownership with preparing for motherhood Books, running, and life lessons from entrepreneurship Media & Books Mentioned Books Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters The Correspondent by Virginia Evans The God of the Woods by Liz Moore Long Bright River by Liz Moore Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir The Woman in Me by Britney Spears Podcasts / People Mentioned Michael Gervais Morgan Housel Support our Sponsors: Previnex – I start my day with Previnex Gut & Green Superfoods and end it with their Sleep Health Plus. I trust Previnex because their products are third-party tested, backed by science, and designed to help support energy, recovery, sleep, immunity, and healthy aging. Use code ANOTHER for 15% off your first order at Previnex.com. If you've already used that code, you can also use LindseySuperfoods, LindseySleep, or LindseyStrength depending on the product you’re trying. Noogs – I'm always looking for ways to make running more fun, and Noogs does exactly that. Founded by registered dietitian Paige Foote and her husband Ben, Noogs creates sour energy chews that deliver the carbohydrates and electrolytes runners need in flavors that actually make me look forward to fueling. Use code ANOTHER for 15% off at NoogsNutrition.com. Monumental Marathon Training Program – be the first to know!

What happens when the career you've worked decades to build no longer aligns with the life you want to live? In this inspiring episode, Allison sits down with entrepreneur and Sun Drunk founder Cat Lepetit to discuss her remarkable journey from leading some of the world's most recognizable beauty brands to building a thriving lifestyle business rooted in joy, purpose, and coastal living. After spending more than two decades climbing the corporate ladder with companies like Sephora, Benefit Cosmetics, Makeup Forever, and Murad, Cat found herself questioning what success truly meant. The COVID-19 pandemic became a catalyst for reflection, prompting her to reevaluate her priorities, reconnect with herself, and imagine a different future. Cat shares the behind-the-scenes story of leaving corporate leadership, navigating uncertainty, exploring multiple business ideas, and ultimately receiving the inspiration that became Sun Drunk—a beach lifestyle brand designed to bring happiness, color, and ease into everyday life. Throughout the conversation, Cat opens up about the challenges of reinvention, the importance of listening to your intuition, embracing discomfort, and having the courage to start over—even when others don't understand your vision. Whether you're dreaming of launching a business, considering a major career pivot, or simply seeking more alignment in your life, this episode will encourage you to trust yourself, take the next step, and create a life that feels as good as it looks. In This Episode, You'll Learn: How to navigate a major career transition Why success and fulfillment aren't always the same thing The role intuition plays in entrepreneurship How COVID inspired personal and professional reinvention What it takes to build a lifestyle brand from scratch Why flexibility, family, and purpose matter in business The power of embracing uncertainty and starting over Lessons from scaling global brands and launching a startup

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Most women founders never sell the business they built. Alisha Pennington wants to change that, and she says the block is not financial literacy. It is identity.In this episode, I sit down with Alisha Pennington, founder of Exette and a consultant who scaled and sold her own multi-seven-figure staffing agency. Only about 1% of female founders ever exit, and Alisha breaks down why: a lack of women we can point to who have done it, and the emotional attachment that keeps us holding on long after the business stops serving us.We get into the idea that your business is an asset, not your baby. We talk about building for optionality from day one, what "be ready so you don't have to get ready" actually looks like, and her vision for women buying and selling businesses to each other instead of letting them quietly disappear.If you are building toward a million and wondering what comes after, this one is worth your time.Chapters:

This week, Simon joins Erin and Sara to recap their Nashville trip. They discuss the Favorite Daughter store opening, Simon's Nashville life, CMA Fest, and more.Executive Producers: Erin Foster, Sara Foster, and Allison BresnickAssociate Producers: Montana McBirney and Olivia GeffnerSocial Media Manager: Laura BinderAudio Engineer: Josh WindischProduced by Wishbone ProductionProduced by Dear MediaThis episode is sponsored by:Bon Charge (boncharge.com PROMO CODE: FOSTER)Boll & Branch (bollandbranch.com/foster15)Polymarket (use code FOSTER on the app)Fatty15 (fatty15.com/foster)Draft Kings (use code FOSTER on the app)Ritual (ritual.com/foster)Jolie (jolieskinco.com/foster)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, we're kicking off a brand-new Female Founded Series on the podcast, and I couldn't be more excited. Over the next several weeks, I'll be sitting down with women who have built incredible businesses from the ground up. These are women who saw a problem, believed there was a better way, and went all in to create something meaningful. Our first guest is Jennifer Doll, founder of HUUG. Jennifer has more than 25 years of experience in the apparel industry and has worked for brands including Victoria's Secret, Target, Spanx, and Vanity Fair. After years of designing products for other companies, she saw an opportunity to solve a problem women everywhere know well: finding a bra that is actually comfortable, supportive, and functional for everyday life. The result is HUUG, a line of thoughtfully designed bras and underwear that eliminate many of the frustrations women have come to expect. No removable pads. Comfortable support. Durable construction. Pieces designed to move with you through everyday life. Jennifer is also a marathoner, a mom of four, and someone who understands firsthand the role movement and community can play in our lives. In this conversation, we talk about her career journey, building HUUG from the ground up, what she learned working for major apparel brands, and the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship. One of my goals with this series is to introduce you to incredible female-founded businesses that are creating products worth supporting, and Jennifer is a perfect person to kick things off. If you enjoy this conversation, please leave a rating and review, share the episode with a friend, and support the women building these businesses. Support our sponsors: HUUG makes high-quality bras and underwear designed to actually fit and support your body through every phase of life. Their pieces are comfortable, functional, and built for movement, making them a go-to for everyday wear, running, and training alike. Use the code Lindsey for 15% off at huug.com. Tailwind NutritionTailwind Nutrition creates all-in-one endurance fuel and hydration products designed to be easy to digest while providing calories, electrolytes, and hydration during long efforts. Their products are built specifically for endurance athletes who want simple, effective fueling without GI issues. Go to tailwindnutrition.com/another and use the code “Another20” for 20% off your first order. Be the first to know about my Indianapolis Monumental Marathon & Half Marathon group training!

Odessa Jenkins built a professional women's tackle football league before anyone believed the market existed.On this episode of Dear FoundHer, host Lindsay Pinchuk talks with Odessa Jenkins, known as OJ, founder and CEO of the Women's National Football Conference. Her story carries a lesson female founders everywhere need to hear. You don't wait for permission to build something new. You describe your vision so clearly the right people see it before a single game is played. That's how OJ won over ten teams and two major sports brands while the league was still an idea on paper.This is the kind of conversation women in business rarely get to hear. OJ worked a full-time job while selling the league. She convinced her wife to leave a corporate career and build alongside her. Bootstrapping kept the lights on for five years and profit didn't arrive until year three. None of those details show up on a TV broadcast, yet every one of them shaped what the WNFC has become. Sixteen teams, 900 athletes, and a championship game airing live on ESPN2.Female founders will recognize themselves in OJ's honesty about startup funding, partnership marketing with brands like Adidas, and the unglamorous work behind a bold mission. Her message cuts through the noise. Ready isn't real. Ask for what you need. Stop choosing the hardest path when an easier one exists.If you're drawn to real founder stories with heart and grit, this episode will stay with you long after you press pause.Episode Breakdown:00:00 Female Founders Who Build Before the Blueprint Exists03:05 How Odessa Jenkins Started the WNFC08:26 Getting Adidas and Riddell to Back a League That Didn't Exist Yet11:13 Bootstrapping, Profit, and the Real Timeline14:43 How the Public Responded in Year One22:41 Fan Growth, Streaming Numbers, and National TV24:53 Flag Football, the Athlete Pipeline, and What's Coming27:55 Why the Timing Is Right for Women's Sports Right Now31:17 Championship Weekend at Ford Center34:28 Three Things Every Woman Starting a Business Needs to HearConnect with Odessa Jenkins:Follow OJ on InstagramFollow Women's National Football Conference on InstagramSubmit your most pressing business questions for our Q+A Substack on Thursday: https://form.jotform.com/260218655668062 Subscribe to The FoundHer Files Follow Dear FoundHer on Instagram Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when ambitious, purpose-driven women come together to learn, connect, and elevate their brands? In this special She Believed She Could™ Podcast episode, Allison Walsh and Carolina Flores recap the unforgettable She Believed She Could Summit and Visibility Lab, sharing the transformational moments, powerful breakthroughs, and practical strategies that left attendees inspired and ready to take action. Throughout the conversation, they reflect on the summit's biggest themes—including personal branding, storytelling, public relations, podcast guesting, private podcasting, social media strategy, website development, book publishing, influencer marketing, brand partnerships, and content creation. You'll hear insights from an incredible lineup of experts who generously shared their knowledge, experience, and actionable tools to help women grow their visibility, build authority, and create greater impact through their businesses and personal brands. The episode also provides a behind-the-scenes look at Visibility Lab, where attendees received hands-on coaching, professional content creation support, brand messaging guidance, media training, and confidence-building experiences that transformed how they show up online and in their businesses. Whether you're building a personal brand, growing a business, launching a podcast, writing a book, pursuing brand partnerships, or simply looking for the confidence to step into your next level, this episode will leave you inspired and equipped with practical next steps. In This Episode You'll Learn: How to build a stronger personal brand Why visibility creates business opportunities The power of public relations and earned media How podcast guesting can grow your audience Why private podcasts are becoming a powerful marketing tool Social media strategies that build authentic communities Website essentials every entrepreneur needs How to leverage influencer marketing and brand partnerships The importance of storytelling in business growth Why confidence grows through action and implementation How strategic networking accelerates success The role of community in personal and professional growth If you've ever felt stuck, uncertain about your next step, or hesitant to put yourself out there, this conversation is your reminder that your story matters—and your next opportunity may be one courageous step away. Positioned for Partnerships™ Mini Course - Turn your platform into a revenue-generating brand opportunity—without needing a massive following. Learn how to position your brand, create a high-converting media kit, and confidently pitch partnerships so brands instantly understand your value. 

My in-laws are here for two weeks (10 hour journey, two suitcases, a million stories from my mother-in-law

There are 30 million romance readers in the United States and 50% of them read a book a day—but romance has often been overlooked in publishing. Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo, co-founders of 831 Stories, met as college students at the University of Chicago and are now on a mission to build the Marvel of romance. In this episode they speak with Sara and Phil, who invested in their vision, about building a subscription model, growing community events, and signing a “First Look” deal with Hulu. They also get candid about the work required to run a business with your best friend, how they've learned to ignore bad investor advice, and why books are just the beginning. Watch this episode on YouTube. // MORE FROM 831 STORIES // Learn more about 831 Stories and purchase their books by heading to 831stories.com. Give yourself some love and use the code OVERSUBSCRIBED for 15% off your order. Follow them on Instagram @831stories, on TikTok @831storieshq, and on Substack 831stories.substack.com. // SPONSORS // Quo: Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/FOSTER. Gusto: Try Gusto today at gusto.com/FOSTER, and get three months free when you run your first payroll. Skims: Shop Everyday Cotton, and all of my favorite bras and underwear, at SKIMS.com. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. Hill House: Visit hillhousehome.com and use code fosters at checkout for 20% off your first purchase of $150 or more.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this powerhouse episode, I sit down with globally recognized business advisor, multi-business founder, and author Ashley Deland for a conversation that is equal parts raw, real, and deeply inspiring. She opens up about her journey from climbing the corporate ladder at ideaCity alongside world changemakers, to building and exiting multiple businesses, including Canada's first soy-free vegan restaurant, to now leading a portfolio of brands across 17 countries, generating over 25 million dollars in collective revenue. We get honest about burnout, the price of ambition, and what it really costs when you override your body's signals in pursuit of success. Ashley also shares her perspective on motherhood and entrepreneurship, the guilt that comes with missing seasons, and why the willingness to look in the mirror is what separates the women who hold their success from those who watch it slip through their fingers. This episode talks about standards, resilience, identity, and what it truly means to build a legacy as a woman. Let's do this!Follow Ashley Deland here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleydeland/Check out Ashley's year-long private mentorship, Founder Haus, here: https://ashleydeland.com/founder-hausGet a copy of Ashley's book, Unreserved Rewriting The Rules Of Business, here: https://a.co/d/09f4M1V8Slow down to speed up. Join me at Collingwood, Ontario, for 4 days of healing and inner transformation. Rejuvenation Retreat September 20-23, 2026.  Learn more here: https://empress.danielleamos.co/rejuvenation-retreat-september-2026/I invite you to a 3-hour transformational, hands-on experience designed to help you bless and release the first half of the year, harvest your wins, and walk boldly into the second half with wisdom, soul-led strategy, and embodied power. Join us for the 2026 Mid-Year Reflection Workshop on June 17th here: https://empress.danielleamos.co/2026-mid-year-reflection-workshop/Get exclusive access to powerful behind-the-scenes riffs I only share with my inner circle. SUBSCRIBE to unlock it now and go deeper with me here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/818893/subscribeThe Success Society is your gateway to an elevated life - an empowering community for driven individuals who are ready to align with abundance, success, and purpose. Join us for less than a cup of coffee per month! https://empress.danielleamos.co/the-success-society/Want to start working with me? Book a complimentary strategy call with The Success Society Team. We're here to support you. https://danielleamos.co/contact-us You can catch the video version of this episode on my YouTube channel. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@thedanielleamosOne conversation with me can change your life. Access my free gift, Success Mindset Workshop, here: https://successmindsetworkshop.danielleamos.co/If you love this episode, please share it on Instagram, tag me, and send me a DM @TheDanielleAmos; I'd be so grateful if you could leave me a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Support the show

Co-Founders of The Social Snippet and High Vibe Women, Kristina and Maria sit down to play this entrepreneurship themed version of ‘would you rather'.In this fun episode Kristina and Maria are sharing their in-the-moment and honest thoughts on business dilemmas and common entrepreneurship struggles in a rapid-fire format.Tune in as they answer some of the toughest questions on the community podcast yet!We hope this episode gets you laughing and leaves you with some reliable advice on scaling your business and navigating entrepreneurship well. Don't forget to leave a review of the podcast and dm us what answer surprised you the most in this episode!Mentioned in Episode:Big Idea To BestsellerTake our social media personality quiz!Work with The Social SnippetJoin The High Vibe Women Online CommunityStrange business stories episodeSend me a text!Support the showFor Your Information:• Host your podcast on Buzzsprout!•Join The High Vibe Women Online Community!• Join our favourite scheduling platform Later• FLODESK Affiliate Code | 25% off your first year!• Connect with Kristina  Don't forget to come say hi to us on Instagram @thesocialsnippet, join the Weekly Snippet or follow us on any social media platform! Website . Instagram . Facebook . Linkedin

Most real estate agents know nothing about the homes they sell. Jennifer DeVito built a woman-owned construction and real estate company to fix exactly that.In this episode, I sit down with Jennifer DeVito, founder of Evolution, a design-build general contracting and real estate company on Long Island. Jennifer grew up running equipment on her parents' excavation sites, became the only woman managing 400 home builds for a national developer, and turned that into a business that combines buying, renovating, and selling under one roof.We get into why she charges sellers a flat fee instead of a percentage, how she gives buyers the true cost of a home before they make an offer, and why she trains alongside her 23 employees every single day.Jennifer is proof that you do not have to build your business the way men built theirs. If you are growing something in an industry that was not designed for you, this one is worth your time.Chapters:

Listen to this episode if you want to feel better in your body without giving up the food you love. Erin and Sara sit down with Jessie Inchauspé, aka the Glucose Goddess. They discuss the surprising connection between blood sugar, mood, anxiety, energy, aging, and mental health. She also shares the foods to prioritize in pregnancy, simple hacks so that you can enjoy sugar without the crash, and more. Executive Producers: Erin Foster, Sara Foster, and Allison BresnickAssociate Producers: Montana McBirney and Olivia GeffnerSocial Media Manager: Laura BinderAudio Engineer: Josh WindischProduced by Wishbone ProductionProduced by Dear MediaThis episode is sponsored by:Skims (Skims.com)Needed (thisisneeded.com PROMO CODE: FOSTER)LMNT (drinklmnt.com/foster)Puori (puori.com/foster PROMO CODE: FOSTER)ResortPass (resortpass.com/foster)Unreal Snacks (unrealsnacks.com/foster)Avocado Mattress (avocadogreenmattress.com PROMO CODE: FOSTER)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From the time she was a little girl, Hayley Paige knew exactly what she wanted to do: design wedding dresses. And she did it. By her early thirties she had a million Instagram followers, a recurring spot on Say Yes to the Dress, and gowns selling in hundreds of stores worldwide. And then she lost all of it. Her name. Her Instagram. Her right to design. Even her right to publicly call herself Hayley Paige. What followed was years of fighting in court, broke, locked out of everything she had built, just to reclaim what should have been hers from the start. And when she finally did, she turned that experience into something bigger, founding A Girl You Might Know Foundation and She Is Cheval to make sure other women don't have to go through the same thing. Chapters: 00:00.120 Welcome to She Pivots 01:29.723 A Childhood Dream Takes Shape 09:55.000 Breaking into Wedding Dresses 13:54.702 Building a Brand on Social Media 17:31.320 Personal and Professional: Wedding and Divorce 20:57.720 The Legal Battle Begins 31:57.080 Rebirth and Reinvention 36:02.400 Buying Back Her Name 42:02.000 Rebuilding After the Fall 45:54.960 Love and Resilience: Hailey's Personal Growth 49:25.920 Low Point to Launch 52:21.880 Reflecting on Hayley's Unique Pivot 53:11.226 Podcast Credits You can keep up with Hayley Paige on instagram @misshayleypaige, and check out her foundation at https://www.agirlyoumightknowfoundation.org/ Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration. She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success. Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: shepivots.substack.com Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast, and check out our website shepivotspod.com for resources and updates. She Pivots is proud to be an iheart podcast.Support the show: https://www.shepivotsthepodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We welcome Shelly Kapoor Collins, founder of Shatter Fund, powerhouse venture capitalist, and policy advisor, recorded live in a fast-paced, hard-hitting hot seat at the Wellist Wellness Week Miami 2026. Named one of Forbes' “40 Women to Watch Over 40” and a prominent tech advisor to the Obama and Harris administrations, Shelly is on a mission to rewrite the traditional venture capital playbook.In this brief but powerful conversation, Seb and Shelly deconstruct the deep-seated biases of traditional VC funding and explore why "pattern recognition" is broken. From her contrarian investment strategy at the Shatter Fund to why she views energy and intuition as legitimate business data, Shelly delivers a masterclass on finding alpha in untapped markets and tackling society's trillion-dollar bottlenecks.Topics DiscussedRapid-Fire "Smash or Pass" for FoundersUncovering Alpha by Ignoring VC PatternsAccess as the Ultimate Innovation LeverEnergy and Reiki in High-Stakes BusinessThe Trillion-Dollar Mental Health Productivity DrainMoving Beyond the "Female Founder" LabelThe Non-Profit Missing Piece for True SuccessConnect with Shelly on LinkedInConnect with Sebastian on InstagramSebastianNaum.com

This week, Mal is joined by Allison McNamara for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, identity, and how taking control of your health can change your life.  Follow our guest @allisonmcnamara, follow the show @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke. Thank you to this episode's sponsor! •Beboe: Use code MadeItOut20 for 20% off your first order on Beboe.com  Plus, don't miss the YouHaul or YouGhost card game. Perfect for move-ins, breakups, and girls' nights! Now available ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :) 

Writing a book is one of the most overlooked thought leadership moves a female founder can make, and most people go into it completely unprepared.On this episode of Dear FoundHer, Lindsay Pinchuk talks with Ruthie Ackerman, author of The Mother Code and founder of Ignite Writers Collective, about what it actually takes to write and publish a book. Ruthie spent years as a journalist and deputy editor at Forbes Women before losing her job, starting a business, and landing a Random House book deal. Now she helps women in business find their voice on the page, and she's honest about how hard the process is.The publishing world has a glamour problem. Most people picture the finished book, not the 90-page proposal, the years of revision, or the media outreach that a publisher will not do for you. Ruthie lays out what female founders need to know before they commit, including how to choose the right publishing path, what a real publicity strategy looks like, and why treating your book like a business launch is the only approach that works.For anyone building a personal brand and wondering whether a book belongs in that plan, Ruthie also speaks directly to the PR for small business reality. Getting press, landing speaking opportunities, and reaching the right audiences all require the same intentionality you bring to every other part of your business. A book done right is a long-term thought leadership asset, not a project you finish and walk away from.If your story has been sitting in the back of your mind waiting for the right moment, this episode is worth your time.Episode Breakdown:00:00 Thought Leadership Starts With Your Story03:51 Ruthie Ackerman's Path From Forbes to Random House05:59 Getting Laid Off and Launching Ignite Writers Collective08:21 How Ignite Writers Collective Grew During the Pandemic10:35 Starting a Book Three Months After Having a Baby12:08 Five Questions to Ask Before You Write a Book13:57 Traditional Publishing vs. Self-Publishing vs. Hybrid15:50 What a 90-Page Book Proposal Actually Looks Like18:35 Why Authors Have to Be Their Own Marketers20:07 Three Tips for Making Time to Write22:08 What Not to Do When Writing a Book24:10 How to Find a Literary Agent26:41 All the Hats You Have to Wear as an Author28:55 How Ignite Studios Supports Authors End-to-End32:11 Ruthie's Three Actionable Steps for Aspiring AuthorsConnect with Ruthie Ackerman:Follow Ruthie on Instagram Subscribe to The FoundHer Files Follow Dear FoundHer on Instagram Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back to just me this week (you guys loved Michael, the DMs cracked me up

This week, Erin and Sara actually answer listener questions and discuss Sara's dream dog, Montana's birthday, their love of Khloe Kardashian, and more.Executive Producers: Erin Foster, Sara Foster, and Allison BresnickAssociate Producers: Montana McBirney and Olivia GeffnerSocial Media Manager: Laura BinderAudio Engineer: Josh WindischProduced by Wishbone ProductionProduced by Dear MediaThis episode is sponsored by:Unreal Snacks (unrealsnacks.com/foster)Hill House Home (hillhousehome.com PROMO CODE: FOSTERS)Beekeeper's Naturals (beekeepersnaturals.com/foster)BetterHelp (betterhelp.com/foster)ResortPass (resortpass.com/foster)Kettle & Fire (kettleandfire.com/foster)Avocado Green Mattress (avocadogreenmattress.com PROMO CODE: FOSTER)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When Jing Gao launched Fly By Jing, she wasn''t just selling chili crisp—she was challenging a century-old story about the value of Chinese food. Starting from an underground supper club and a scrappy Kickstarter, she built a brand now found in Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods that has inspired a generation of Asian food founders. For more on Fly By Jin and show notes click here Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

This week, Erin and Sara catch up and discuss Erin's NY trip to film “Nobody Wants This,” astrology, Sara's teeth obsession, and more.Executive Producers: Erin Foster, Sara Foster, and Allison BresnickAssociate Producers: Montana McBirney and Olivia GeffnerSocial Media Manager: Laura BinderAudio Engineer: Josh WindischProduced by Wishbone ProductionProduced by Dear MediaThis episode is sponsored by:Boll and Branch (bollandbranch.com/foster15)Purely Elizabeth (purelyelizabeth.com PROMO CODE: FOSTER)LMNT (drinklmnt.com/foster)Cotton (fabricofourlives.com)Square (square.com/go/foster)ResortPass (resortpass.com/foster)Ladder (ladder.fit/foster)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Allison Ellsworth built Poppi from a homemade prebiotic soda to a $2 billion brand acquired by Pepsi… but you already know that. Today, Allison talks about what happens afterward, and how to follow-up a successful first act. Allison opens up about the unexpected grief of letting go of a company that was her identity, and the pressure of building a new company after a successful exit. She also digs into advice for anyone who has a different money mindset than their spouse, and how to find common ground.  Plus, Allison shares how she's talking to her three young kids about money and work— and why her kids waving her off with "Have fun, Mom" is her greatest parenting win. Check out Nicole's financial literacy course The Money School Find a Financial Advisor or Financial Coach from Nicole's company Private Wealth Collective Watch video clips from the pod on Money Rehab's Instagram and Nicole Lapin's Instagram Keep up with Allison on Instagram and TikTok Here's what Nicole covers with Allison:  00:00 Are You Ready for Some Money Rehab?  01:10 When the Wire Hit 03:20 What People Get Wrong About "Billionaire" Headlines  04:15 The $50K Investment That Went Bankrupt Overnight  05:50 What Skills Transfer From Running a Company to Managing Wealth (And What Don't) 07:30 Running Your Personal Finances Like a Business  09:00 The Grief Nobody Warns Founders About  11:05 Separating Your Identity From Your Company  13:00 Founder-Led Content and What's Coming Next in Brand Building  15:20 Building the Second Company Differently  17:40 Self-Funding vs. Taking on Investors  19:30 The Emotional Payoff of Returning Money to Early Investors  21:45 Making 44 People Millionaires  22:00 Lessons From Being a Shark on Shark Tank 23:30 Female Founders, Mom Guilt, and "Spreadsheets in the Bedsheets"  26:40 Opposite Money Mindsets in a Marriage  31:30 Why Allison Has No “Fear Gene” 33:30 Raising Kids With Money Values 36:55 How to Talk to Your Kids About Work Without Losing Them  39:00 Buying Back Time 41:00 Secure the Bag 45:25 Allison Ellsworth's Tip You Can Take Straight to the Bank