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Influential women make powerful strides as they set forth on pursuits that value people and enrich lives. A perfect example of this is embodied by Kate Nowlan, entrepreneur and co-founder of San Diego-based GRACEDBYGRIT, a women's apparel line and mentorship program designed to help women support one another in their athletic journeys.  Listen in as Neal Bloom chats with Kate about her growth as an entrepreneur, as well as  challenges she has overcome as a woman in business.  2:50 Kate takes us through her initial upbringing in Rochester, New York to her eventual move to San Diego. After having resided on the East Coast for most of her life - including her undergraduate experience at University of Massachusetts, Amherst - she and her then husband shifted to San Diego to bring an entrepreneurial idea to life. Years down the road, circumstances changed and Kate had to figure out how to launch her own career as a single mom. She soon recognized a gap in a local swimming program and was offered a position at the non profit, thus kickstarting her entrepreneurial journey.  6:58 Kate never thought of herself as an entrepreneurially-minded person, but in retrospect, she realizes many of her accomplishments proved otherwise. Whenever she noticed something lacking in her community, Kate started a program to eliminate that shortage. Her consistent go-getter mindset eventually landed her positions training athletes as well as a full-time job event planning for The Boys and Girls Club. Her involvement with women athletes soon influenced her to brainstorm ideas for an athletic apparel brand for women on the run; this idea transformed into GRACEDBYGRIT.   12:05 With various connections in the industry under her belt, Kate and her co-founder got to work building the business. They soon pitched their idea to San Diego Sports Innovators, an incubator in San Diego, resulting in feedback that was mostly. Instead of losing hope in the business, Kate was determined to prove critics wrong, and years after that pitch, she and her co-founder received apologies from the critics, whose wives resonated with the GRACEDBYGRIT brand.  15:46 Kate shares the significance behind the name of the brand. “Women have these gritty moments in their lives that if they push through long enough, can become their grace.” Over time, the brand gained more momentum and recognition, with women resonating greatly with the brand’s message of solidarity and women empowerment. It helped women everywhere feel powerful when faced with hardships, including a breast cancer survivor that Kate met. 19:10 For years, Kate continued to build the company, hosting pop-up stores as well as events in women’s homes and pilates studios. After struggling to raise sufficient capital for growth, and having a co-founder who wanted a change of pace, Kate eventually sold the company in 2018 to local men's apparel company Hylete. She decided that the legacy of GRACEDBYGRIT was to create a foundation focused on creating female leaders of tomorrow, and she did just that. 26:00 With Kate’s success as an entrepreneur, she felt it integral to give back. She does so through her foundation and also supports other businesses that choose to give back to charitable causes. The GRACEDBYGRIT brand’s ethos remains grace, grit, and give. Kate sees the need for more women in conversations in business and fuels that change by speaking up and representing women in her brand. This mentorship program helps develop women leaders, enabling them to shine in a community of like-minded individuals.   Kate’s favorite local tacos:  City Tacos in North Park and street tacos in Tijuana    Connect with Kate: LinkedIn   Keep up with GRACEDBYGRIT: Website: https://www.gracedbygrit.com/ LinkedIn Instagram: @gracedbygritfoundation Facebook: @gracedbygrit   Thanks to our partners at Cox Business for their support in enabling us to grow the San Diego ecosystem.

How do brands extend their reach and create real impact within a community?    GRACEDBYGRIT co-founder Kate Nowlan shares her experience in creating an apparel brand that empowered her community and how that has transformed into creating a legacy. Kate is a Co-Founder and former COO of GRACEDBYGRIT and currently serves as a director on the boards of HYLETE, GRACEDBYGRIT Foundation, and San Diego Sport Innovators.  She former business partner and co-founder of GRACEDBYGRIT, Kimberly Caccavo, published a book: Graced By Grit: The Entrepreneurial Woman's Guide to Starting a Business with Power, Passion, & Purpose. In the book, Kate and Kimberly share their experiences, lessons learned, values they feel are important to build a successful company and team, and inspirational stories of women within the GRACEDBYGRIT community. The GRACEDBYGRIT Foundation is the legacy of the brand. The Foundation provides scholarship funds to support young women attending college for athletics and academics. Kate is raising two teenage daughters in Cardiff By The Sea, CA, and enjoys spending quality time with those she loves, usually outside enjoying the Southern California sunshine and breathing in the ocean air….even occasionally catching a wave. Connect with Kate:  https://www.gracedbygrit.com/   #dogoodworkpodcast #nevercomplacent #dogoodwork

Kate Nowlan is founder of premium women's athletic apparel brand GRACEDBYGRIT, member of the boards of directors of Hylete Inc, San Diego Sport Innovators, Girls on the Run, and the GRACEDBYGRIT Foundation, and author of Graced by Grit: The Entrepreneurial Woman's Guide to Starting a Business with Power, Passion, & Purpose. In this episode of What I Wish I Knew with Mike Irwin & Simon Daw, Kate talks about creating a brand, the challenges of raising money as a female entrepreneur, and the role men should play in advocacy and allyship for women. What I Wish I Knew with Mike Irwin & Simon Daw... Life rarely goes to plan. Breakthroughs happen on the ragged edge of when things aren't quite going as expected. Sometimes the path through is almost easy but mostly it's not. What I Wish I Knew podcast hosts Mike Irwin and Simon Daw explore lessons learned by leading athletes, creators, entrepreneurs, leaders, and difference makers. They all have three things in common: none are perfect, all are humble, and they've learned a few things along the way. In What I Wish I Knew, they share their lessons with you. Website: http://www.whatiwishiknewshow.com Please like, share, and subscribe to our Youtube channel. Find us on Spotify, Google Podcast, and Apple Podcast.

Today I am honored to introduce the 2020 GracedByGrit foundation Scholarship recipient Mariana Akins. The Get Gritty 2020 Spring event was the first time we launched a fundraiser campaign, and the Teen Board and I are so excited to say that we are able to support Mariana and her college endeavors! Mariana has a unique story, where she has overcome adversity and has her own gritty story. In addition to a formal application and video, I have interviewed Mariana to learn more about her story and how she has had grit and grace in her own life. She is truly an inspiration and a motivational girl. Meet Mariana and listen to our interview TODAY. It's A Girl's Life ~ Website ~ https://itsagirlslifeblog.com/ It's A Girl's Life ~ Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/itsagirlslifeproject/ It's A Girl's Life ~ Email ~ itzagirlzlife@gmail.com GracedByGrit - Website ~ https://www.gracedbygrit.com/ Cleveland 7th-12th Graders ~ APPLICATIONS for Dare to Get Gritty Teen Board are OPEN ~ https://rb.gy/dwkano --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Kate Nowlan is the Co-Founder and former COO of GRACED BY GRIT and current Vice President of Strategic Initiatives + Community at HYLETE. Kate brought coaching experience and product knowledge specific to female athletes to GRACED BY GRIT and now at HYLETE which acquired GRACED BY GRIT in June 2018. As the first female on the company’s leadership team, Kate is pioneering the “Investomer model” in the company and empowering girls to embrace their GRIT through HYLETE’s student-athlete scholarship fund. Kate is a pioneer for change and shares a powerful example of the power of building relationships with your customers, focusing on company culture, challenging the norm and doing things differently.   Inside this episode:  + Kate’s journey from entrepreneur to the first female on the leadership team at HYLETE + Tips on building a start-up, acquiring investors, and bringing value to the table + The importance of sharing your story in order to connect with your customers + Why HYLETE contributes 1% of its women’s product sales to a student-athlete scholarship fund every single year + What being the first female on a leadership board has meant for Kate and for the culture of the company + Breaking down the “Investomer model” and how it has been a part of raising more than $9.7 million from over 4,900 investors + Kate’s hopes of breaking the glass ceiling for her two daughters and for women everywhere and how she’s doing it    Connect with Kate: Use coupon code KATEHYLETE40 for 40% off at https://www.hylete.com/  GRACEDBYGRIT: https://www.gracedbygrit.com/ Instagram: @@gracedbygritfoundation Facebook: @gracedbygrit HYLETE:  Instagram: @@trainhylete  Facebook: @Hylete    ♡♡♡   Connect with Taylor: ↣ Instagram: @tayraeofficial ↣ Facebook: @tayraeofficial ↣ YouTube: @taylorrae ↣ LinkedIn: @tayraeofficial ↣ TikTok: @tayandjames ↣ Free Facebook Group: The Collective with Taylor Rae ↣ Website: www.taylorrae.com.au  **** Join thousands of other visionary women on my mailing list and as a thank you, I'll send you my 12-page ebook that teaches you how to write Captions that Call in Soulmate Clients: GET THE GUIDE FOR FREE **** If you enjoyed this episode, please let me know by leaving a 5-star review over on iTunes. It means the world and helps us reach more people that need to hear these messages.

Women's Wealth: The Middle Way®:  Starting A Business With Power, Passion & Purpose with Kate Nowlan and Kimberly Caccavo Kimberly Caccavo and Kate Nowlan are founders of the women’s apparel brand GRACEDBYGRIT and co-authors of an international best-selling book “Graced by Grit: The Entrepreneurial Woman’s Guide to Starting a Business With Power, Passion and Purpose.” Today they share how they took their women’s athletic apparel store, GRACEDBYGRIT, the first community-driven, direct-to-consumer premium athletic apparel brand for women, and transformed it into a nonprofit foundation focused on empowering young women. The foundation offers athletic scholarships for young women and encourages them to develop their GRIT while embracing their GRACE.  Join us every other week on Women's Wealth: The Middle Way®, a radio show aimed at helping women navigate questions about work, money, and family. You can find us on your favorite podcast app, including , , , . See you in two weeks! Helpful Links:  GRACED​BY​GRIT Foundation:   Graced By Grit: The Entrepreneurial Woman’s Guide To Starting A Business With Power, Passion & Purpose:  HYLETE®:   Women's Wealth: The Middle Way®:   Show Notes:   Interview Transcript:  Susan Michel: Welcome back to Women's Wealth: The Middle Way®, the show that answers your questions about work, money, and family. My name is Susan McGlory Michel. I am the CEO and founder of Glen Eagle, a wealth management firm in New Jersey. Our guests today are Kate Nowlan and Kimberly Caccavo. Kate and Kimberly are the founders of GRACED​BY​GRIT. GRACED​BY​GRIT started as a women's athletic apparel store in California in 2013 to inspire and empower women in everyday life. In 2016, the company launched the GrittyGirls, an empowerment program for young women. And today, the GRACED​BY​GRIT Foundation hosts GetGritty events and offers athletic scholarships for young women. Welcome, Kate and Kimberly. Wow, when I read your backgrounds, both of you are so talented and inspired. And Kimberly, I was super impressed by the fact that she has an undergraduate degree in engineering, that's a feat for women now today with STEM. You’ve designed widgets for space shuttles, you've worked in such a male-dominated industry. And Kate, you as a young, young woman had a baby and pursued a career, what an inspiration to your child. So we, we really were thrilled to have both of you because you come with great backgrounds, but also because you're good friends. So welcome. Kate and Kimberly: Thank you for having us. Susan Michel: Kimberly, can you begin and take us on the journey of what was the inspiration behind GRACED​BY​GRIT? And what's the meaning behind that?   Kimberly Caccavo: So we started GRACED​BY​GRIT as a company. Kate was an athletic trainer who was known to be tough and get things done. I was going to do a triathlon and I needed the best trainer in San Diego. So I hired Kate. And she was amazing, but a little too hard for me. So I was trying to slow her down by noticing what people were wearing or trying to show up in an unbelievably great outfit. But what we noticed when we worked out is that as great as some of these outfits were, once you got my 50-year-old body moving, it didn't look like it did when it was static. And we started talking about what was really required in women's athletic apparel to look good both when you're standing still and getting a coffee, but also when you're working hard. And we had all kinds of ideas for high performance, flattering workout gear. And we started floating the idea of starting our own company, kind of to slow her down a little bit. A few years later, we reconnected and said, you know, we really should do it. No one's done it yet no one started a company with safety in mind. But most important with women in mind, it was designing something that looks great on a 30-to-60-year-old...

Please welcome the first female executive at Hylete and Graced by Grit founder, Kate Nowlan, to episode 5 of My New Normal! Kate is a business owner, a published author, athlete, coach, and Vice President of Brand Experience at one of the most recognizable athletic apparel companies in the US. Kate's here to talk about what's in the works for HYLETE in 2020, her personal journey on finding a new normal, the transition from entrepreneurial development to the executive level of business management, and a whole lot more! In this episode we're talking about: What Graced By Grit is and how it was formed How seeking advice and support from others can help with success Kate's entrepreneurial journey How to find the balance between work and parenting How Kate used obstacles in her life for motivation versus derailing and so much more! Gifts from Partners HYLETE: 40% off retail price; USE Code: NEWNORMAL40 Rx Smart Gear: 15% off; USE CODE: NHLBRX Adaptive Functional Fitness Trainer Course: 15% off via TRS; USE CODE mynewnormal15 Classes Available ADAPTIVE Functional Fitness Classes in San Diego; FREE for veterans with disabilities Courses Available San Diego, Colorado Springs, and Columbus Ohio....coming up! Secure your spot for our Adaptive Trainer Course About Kate Kate is a gritty entrepreneur with experience in the management and development of teams in startups and non-profit organizations. She is a published author of Graced By Grit: The Entrepreneurial Woman’s Guide To Starting A Business With Power, Passion & Purpose. Kate received her BA in Sociology and Psychology from UMass Amherst. As an entrepreneur, she owned her own company, Absolutely Organized, that organized small businesses and homes. She launched, coached, and grew a youth and masters swim program at a private health club in Plymouth, MA. Upon moving to Southern California in 2008, Kate was a youth and masters swim coach and an executive for The Boys and Girls Club in which she planned and ran events, coordinated fundraisers, ran the day to day office operations, and launched new revenue-driving community programs. In addition, she privately coached women and women's running groups. Kate and her business partner, Kimberly, were inspired to start GRACEDBYGRIT while training for a triathlon. They realized there was a lack of high-performance athletic apparel for 30-60-year-old women that made them feel safe, look great and protect them from the sun. They started GRACEDBYGRIT in 2013 and sold the company to HYLETE in 2018. Kate was hired as the VP of Brand Experience for HYLETE. She brings a female voice and narrative to the HYLETE brand focusing on expanding the women's product offering at HYLETE and elevating the emotive, relatability and relevance to the brand voice. Kate takes the first female seat at the executive table at HYLETE. Stay in touch with Kate through HYLETE at @trainhylete on their website, hylete.com, or on LinkedIN @KateNowlan.

Kimberly Caccavo and Kate Nowlan founded GRACEDBYGRIT, the first community-driven, direct-to-consumer premium athletic apparel brand for women. They made clothes that women look and feel fantastic. Their combination of skills and passion made them an unstoppable team. Kimberly Caccavo brought technology and business experience to GRACEDBYGRIT. She received her BS in Chemical Engineering from UC Berkeley and an MBA from UCLA. She has had a rich and varied career during which she designed metals used in the space shuttle; did research on ceramic heat engines; ran a telephone directory business; helped privatize a Latin American phone company; started a cable company; worked in Hollywood and had her own consultancy helping to launch businesses. Kate brought coaching experience and product knowledge specific to female athletes to GRACEDBYGRIT. She received her BA in Sociology and Psychology from UMass Amherst. As an entrepreneur, she owned her own company organizing small businesses and homes. She launched, coached and grew a youth and masters swim program, was an executive for a nonprofit in which she planned and ran events, coordinated fundraisers, ran the day-to-day office operations and launched new revenue-driving community programs. Upon the sale of GRACEDBYGRIT, Kate joined HYLETE as the VP of Brand Experience. Also please take a look at their foundation which is empowering young girls and women- https://www.gracedbygrit.com/ You can check out their book- https://www.amazon.com/Graced-Grit-Entrepreneurial-Starting-Business/dp/1795148977/ref=asc_df_1795148977/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=266118767273&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=462547338770401899&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1021806&hvtargid=pla-624211875000&psc=1 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/executiveathletes/support

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Super excited to share my conversation with my friends Kimberly Caccavo (56) and Kate Nowlan (40). In 2013, these two amazing women co-founded GRACEDBYGRIT: an athletic apparel company based out of San Diego. Throughout our conversation, Kimberly and Kate tell us all about life before GRACEDBYGRIT and share their GRITTY stories.

Kimberly Caccavo is the co-founder of GRACEDBYGRIT, a women's athletic apparel company that's focused on empowering women and keeping them safe. Kimberly's had a particularly fascinating journey to running her own business. In this interview, Kimberly talks about how her two previous careers taught her about grit and business, and what inspired her to start her own clothing brand with her triathlon coach turned business partner. We touch on GRACEDBYGRIT's rapid growth, its consumer-driven business model, and how they've integrated the ideals of community and charity into their growing brand. Find show notes and more information at staywealthysandiego.com/3   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. This podcast is not engaged in the rendering legal, financial, or other professional services.

Kimberly and Kate are the Founders and CEO/COO of  GRACEDbyGRIT, a premium athletic apparel company designed to empower and keep women safe. In this episode, hear how Kate and Kimberly came up with the concept of their business while training for triathlons together.  Kate and Kimberly share personal stories of the grit of life that brought this dynamic duo together to empower, equip and support active women through exceptional athletic apparel. They refreshingly open up about the ins and outs of owning a manufacturing business, what it takes to maintain a strong partnership and how to expand a business by listening to customers. They also provide practical advice on how to support their female employees and that it’s OK to giggle while under stress. Their candid storytelling will have you laughing and possibly tearing up. GRACEDbyGRIT is not only a clothing brand but also a mantra to live by.  Please follow the GRACEDbyGRIT team at @gracedbygrit #GRACEDBYGRIT  #ShowYourGrit on Instagram, at @GRACEDBYGRIT #GRACEDBYGRIT on Facebook, and on their website GRACEDbyGRIT.com Don't forget to follow us at @libertyforher on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Please let us know your thoughts about this episode by using the hashtag #libertysessions.

Butterflies of Wisdom is a podcast where we want to share your story. We want to share your wisdom if you have a small business if you are an author or a Doctor, or whatever you are. With a disability or not, we want to share your story to inspire others. To learn more about Butterflies of Wisdom visit http://butterfliesofwisdom.weebly.com/ Be sure to FOLLOW this programhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wins-women-of-wisdom/id1060801905. To find out how Win walk and about Ekso go to http://www.bridgingbionics.org/, or email Amanda Boxtel atamanda@bridgingbionics.org. John L is a sponsor and check him at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009152577407&fref=ts.   On Butterflies of Wisdom today, JC (Host) and Best-Selling Author, Win C (Co-Host) welcomes Kimberly Caccavo and Katharine Nowlan. Kimberly received her BS in Chemical Engineering from UC Berkeley. She was a research engineer focused on metals used in the space shuttle and later on ceramic heat engines. She LOVED it. She then entered the business world, received an MBA from UCLA and held a variety of executive positions. She ran the telephone directory business; helped privatize a Latin American phone company; started a cable company; worked in Hollywood and had her consultancy helping people start businesses. Kimberly has been GRACEDBYGRIT many times: she helped her single mom balance a checkbook when she was eight years old; she married young and was widowed; she survived a kidnapping attempt; now she is graced with a great business and an entertaining family. Kimberly is married to Jim Caccavo and has two children (a teen and a pre-teen). Kate makes it happen as COO of GRACEDBYGRIT. She manages her team leading by example and never sacrificing fun. She starts an impromptu ab workout in the office one moment and leads a company meeting the next. With her cheerful, positive attitude, she shows her employees why working for GRACEDBYGRIT is her dream job each and every day. She is a natural people-person and loves working with women. She received her BA in Sociology and Psychology from UMass Amherst. As an entrepreneur, she owned her company, Absolutely Organized. She staged clients’ homes and organized their small businesses. Kate was also an executive for a non-profit in which she planned events, coordinated fundraisers and launched new programs. Her experience as an athlete, running and swim coach and entrepreneur have taught her to think of ways to improve efficiency and results continuously. Her background has also taught her what women want and what women should wear in order to perform and look their best. Outside of the office, Kate is raising two teenage daughters (talk about gritty!) while squeezing in yoga or a run almost every day. When she isn’t folding laundry (hello, teenage girls) she finds time for her boyfriend, family and friends usually while sipping an extra dirty martini. To learn more about Kimberly and Kate visit http://www.gracedbygrit.com/. To learn more about Win Kelly Charles visit https://wincharles.wix.com/win-charles. To follow Win on Twitter go to @winkellycharles. To support Win on Instagram go to winkcharles. To support Win on Snapchat go to Wcharles422. Please send feedback to Win by email her at winwwow@gmail.com, or go to http://survey.libsyn.com/winwisdom and http://survey.libsyn.com/thebutterfly. To be on the show, please fill out the intake athttp://bit.ly/bow2017. Butterflies of Wisdom sponsored by The Muscle Memory Group powered by Professor John. John L is a sponsor and checks him at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009152577407&fref=ts. This is a 20% off code for www.gracedbygrit.com. The code will be XOBUTTERFLIES. To learn about the magic of Siri go to https://www.udemy.com/writing-a-book-using-siri/?utm_campaign=email&utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_medium=email. If you want to donate Butterflies of Wisdom, please send a PayPal donation to aspenrosearts@gmail.com oraspenwin@gmail.com. Please send a check in the mail so 100% goes to Bridging Bionics Foundation.    In the Memo section have people write: In honor of Win Charles.    Send to:  Bridging Bionics Foundation  PO Box 3767 Basalt, CO 81621   Thank you Win

Kate and Kim’s Wild Idea: To create an athletic company to empower women to cultivate their grit to find their grace. To make women feel good and safe while working out. And to create athletic clothes are are fashionable and effective. Kimberly Caccavo and Kate Nowlan are the founders of activewear brand GracedByGrit. They started this business from scratch, and it has now become a successful company with a team of rocking women at the helm. They believe in a business with a mission, and are passionate about teaming up with causes they care about to raise both funds and awareness. It’s an inspiring conversation about starting a company, building an awesome team, and creating an exciting culture. Listen to this episode if: You’ve ever thought about starting your own company You’re passionate about women led businesses You are an active, athletic, fashionable woman Giving back is important to you For full show notes, including guest links and books mentioned during the episode, visit: http://wildideasworthliving.com/12