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“...if you listen carefully when people tell you these things, which is so hard because we have so many distractions, but if you listen carefully, you can find ways to be helpful, to be responsible, to be reliable, to be trustworthy, all the things that make us fully functioning and valuable humans.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Susan McPherson 05:43 The Lost Art of Connecting 12:25 The Importance of Quality Questions 21:29 Pros and Cons of Social Media 30:08 Rapid Fire Questions and Reflections Episode Summary: In this conversation, Shannon Cassidy interviews Susan McPherson, a social impact expert and author of 'The Lost Art of Connecting.' They discuss Susan's journey, the importance of meaningful connections, and her methodology for building relationships. Susan emphasizes the need for quality questions, active listening, and the role of social media in fostering connections. The conversation also touches on the significance of generosity in business and leadership, as well as practical tips for making impactful connections. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Susan McPherson emphasizes the importance of human connections in a digital world. The Gather, Ask, Do methodology flips traditional networking on its head. Quality questions lead to deeper understanding and connections. Listening is a crucial skill that requires practice and intention. Generosity in business can lead to greater success and fulfillment. Social media can be a powerful tool for showcasing others and building connections. Intentionality in networking can create meaningful relationships. Self-reflection helps identify personal superpowers for better connections. Building diverse networks enriches personal and professional growth. Don't give up; persistence is key to success. Guest Bio: Susan McPherson is a serial connector, angel investor, and social impact expert. She is the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy focused on the intersection of brands and social impact. She is the author of The Lost Art of Connecting (McGraw-Hill). Susan has 30+ years of experience in marketing, public relations, and sustainability communications, speaking regularly at industry events including Massachusetts Conference for Women, DLD, Worth Women and Techonomy, and contributing to the Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Forbes. She has appeared on NPR, CNN, USA Today, The New Yorker, New York Magazine and the Los Angeles Times. Susan is the recipient of Forbes magazine's 50 over 50—Impact 2021 award and Worth Media's Worthy100 award. She has also won numerous accolades for her voice on social media platforms from Fortune Magazine, Fast Company and Elle Magazine. Currently, Susan invests in and advises women-led start-ups, including: iFundWomen,Inc., The Meteor, Our Place, Spicewell, The June Group, Hint Water, The Helm, Apolitical, The Muse and has recently begun investing in women-led Broadway productions including Water for Elephants and SUFFS. She previously served on the boards of USA for UNHCR, Bpeace, The Lower Eastside Girls Club and presently serves on the 19th News board. She is on the advisory boards of the Apolitical Foundation, Lebec Consulting and Just Capital. Additionally, she is a member of the MIT Solve Women and Technology Leadership Group and serves as an adviser to several nonprofits including She's The First and The OpEd Project. Susan is a Vital Voices global corporate ambassador and a member of the New York Women's Forum and Extraordinary Women on Boards. She resides in Brooklyn. Resources: McPStrategies.com SusanMcP.com Susan McPherson on LinkedIn (in/susanmcpherson) Susan McPherson on Twitter/X (@susanmcp1) Susan McPherson on Instagram (@susanmcp1) Susan McPherson on Threads (@susanmcp1) Where to find R.O.G. Podcast: R.O.G on YouTube R.O.G on Apple Podcasts R.O.G on Spotify How diverse is your network?  N.D.I. Network Diversity Index What is your Generosity Style?  Generosity Quiz Credits: Susan McPherson, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 212, Special Guest, Brian Formato.

I had a conversation with Stephen R. McFadden, a long-time friend and creative professional, about his 25+ year journey from Jackson, Mississippi to New York City. We explored the key principles that have guided his career—from producing videos on cruise ships to freelancing and working with brands like IFundWomen. Stephen shared valuable insights on creativity, resilience, and what it takes to thrive in the ever-changing creative industry. You can read the full article and listen to our candid conversation over at: newyorksaid.com

About This EpisodeJoin us as we welcome Susan McPherson, a serial connector, angel investor, and corporate responsibility expert, who shares her unique take on boldness. In this episode, she examines the courage and confidence needed to uplift others and how building genuine connections has changed over time, especially through the explosion of social media and the changing approaches to networking. Susan discusses her motivation for writing her book, The Lost Art of Connecting. Amid our digital distractions, she emphasizes the necessity of authentic, face-to-face interactions and the powerful outcomes these connections can bring, especially for women seeking to build lasting communities. She also describes her Gather, Ask, Do methodology- a strategy for meaningful communication and community building. We also delve into the challenges faced by introverts at social events and offer strategies for true engagement. Learn how to use social media wisely to amplify others' successes and foster genuine relationships. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on maintaining meaningful connections and building a supportive community. About Susan McPhersonSusan McPherson is a serial connector, angel investor, and corporate responsibility expert. She is the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy focused on the intersection of brands and social impact. She is the author of The Lost Art of Connecting (McGraw-Hill). Susan has 30+ years of experience in marketing, public relations, and sustainability communications, speaking regularly at industry events including Massachusetts Conference for Women, BSR, DLD, Worth Women and Techonomy, and contributing to the Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Forbes. She has appeared on NPR, CNN, USA Today, The New Yorker, New York Magazine and the Los Angeles Times. Susan is the recipient of Forbes magazine's 50 over 50—Impact 2021 award and Worth Media's Worthy100 award. Currently, Susan invests in and advises women-led start-ups, including: iFundWomen,Inc., The Meteor, Our Place, Spicewell, The June Group, Hint Water, The Helm, Apolitical, The Muse and has recently begun investing in women-led Broadway productions including Like Water for Elephants and SUFFS. She is on the advisory boards of the Apolitical Foundation, Lebec Consulting and Just Capital. Additionally, she is a member of the MIT Solve Women and Technology Leadership Group and serves as an adviser to several nonprofits including She's The First and The OpEd Project. Susan is a Vital Voices global corporate ambassador and a member of the New York Women's Forum and Extraordinary Women on Boards. She resides in Brooklyn. Additional ResourcesWebsite: www.mcpstrategies.comInstagram: @susanmcp1LinkedIn: @SusanMcPhersonSupport the Show.-------- Stay Connected www.leighburgess.com Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Leigh on Instagram: @theleighaburgess Follow Leigh on LinkedIn: @LeighBurgess Sign up for Leigh's bold newsletter

Season 4 is SHINING SO BRIGHT!!! Our first guest is Susan McPherson!  Susan is a serial connector, seasoned communicator, an author and a founder. She is the CEO of McPherson Strategies, a communications agency focused on the intersection of brands and social impact. She is the author of The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do - Method for Building Meaningful Relationships. Susan has over 30 years of experience in marketing, public relations, and sustainability communications, speaking regularly at industry events including The Hello Sunshine Shine Away Summit, The Kennedy Center, and the Massachusetts Conference for Women to name a few. She contributes to the Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Forbes. She has appeared on NPR, CNN, USA Today, The New Yorker, New York Magazine and the Los Angeles Times. Susan is the recipient of Forbes magazine's 50 over 50—Impact 2021 award and Worth Media's Worthy100 award. She has also won numerous accolades for her voice on social media platforms from Fortune Magazine, Fast Company and Elle Magazine. Currently, Susan invests in and advises women-led start-ups, including: iFundWomen,Inc., Messy.fm, Our Place, The Riveter, Park Place Payments, Hint Water, Apolitical and The Muse. And Susan serves on multiple advisory boards on behalf of women in technology and leadership. For those of us lucky enough to know Susan, she is a joyful inspiration in life  and a powerhouse....we are sooo happy to  share all of her magical moments with you!

Motherly's State of Motherhood and the Mental LoadJoin us and special guest, Kate Anderson, Chief of Staff at Motherly to discuss their annual State of Motherhood report. The largest body of research regarding motherhood and issues impacting families. Kate Anderson is a leader in generating change and gender equality within the startup space.As a Chief of Staff at Motherly, a wellbeing destination empowering mothers to thrive with expert content, innovative product solutions, and supportive community. Motherly engages an audience of 40 million+ readers and viewers a month, with on-demand parent education classes, Webby-award winning videos, The Motherly Podcast, essays, and articles, and a highly-engaged social media community.As co-founder and VP of Operations of IFundWomen, she has driven millions of dollars into the hands of female founders. IFundWomen's flexible crowdfunding platform combines a pay-it-forward model, expert startup coaching, professional video production, and a private community for its entrepreneurs, all with the goal of helping female entrepreneurs launch successful businesses.Prior to launching IFundWomen, Kate spent four years at Hines Interests, one of the largest and most respected real estate organizations in the world with more than $116 billion under management.Kate earned her BA from Colgate University and received a Masters of Professional Studies from Georgetown University.Nearly 10,000 mothers completed our sixth annual survey, conducted from Feb. 26 to March 13, 2023. To ensure our results represent today's mothers accurately, we weighted the data to align with US Census demographic data. Our report focuses on the findings from millennial and Gen Z mothers, but we also provide some insights from Gen X mothers who participated in the survey. Findings continue to validate that today's mothers are parenting without adequate structural support.Findings of the survey:1. The Great Resignation continues for mothers 2. Self-care looks different as moms prioritize sleep over sex and friends 3. Household and family responsibilities fall more on mothers than during the height of the pandemic 4. Mental health is mom's biggest worry 5. 8 in 10 mothers worry about a recession and are making preemptive cutsThe Great Resignation for Moms:SAHM has nearly doubled from 15% in 2022 to 25% in 2023The message is clear: to return to work, families need flexible work schedules and affordable childcareCurrent events contradicting that:Return to office movementChildcare cliff we just went over as of 9/30Discussion: It's almost like we need a motherhood union. The great resignation reminds me of when unions first started and workers went on strike...

In this episode of 5to9, I had a chat with Olivia Owens, a creator, writer, business coach, lover of personal development books, and digital nomad who's passionate about helping creators and entrepreneurs make impact & money.Olivia started her career at Under Armor's HR department then spent 5 years at IFundWomen where she launched IFundWomen of Color, a platform for women of color to raise capital through crowdfunding, grants, coaching, and connections to launch and grow successful businesses. This effort put her on the Forbes 30 under 30 list in 2022 among other accolades.She's currently a Creator Partnerships Manager at Teachable, a no-code platform for creators to get paid on their own terms.We talked about her first then second identity crises and how she navigated them, who we are outside of our work, trusting the universe, changing her narrative, separating facts from feelings, and lots of other juicy topics.This is Olivia Owens for 5to9.

Wow! It's been 18 years since I launched Irregular Exposure! I have seen every emotion.. every up and every down. Join me for 18 resources and lessons I have learned. Listen now to get the drop on everything! I came out of retirement for Q4! Join the Fashion Biz Study Hall + 1 on 1 Coaching! Get my Book: An Irregular Love Story Celebrate 18 years of Irregular Exposure with me on Friday, October 27th! 24 hours only! Fashionpreneur Bags will be back! 1 day only!  18 resources and lessons: Friends and family aren't my customers  Klaviyo  Dialpad  As a Designer, set the bar then surpass it  Make it easy as possible for customers to check out.  Book: The Birth of a Brand  Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad Proper mentorship will make or break for brand  A business plan is needed! An accountant isn't optional! Ifundwomen.com LLCS= Loans! Business bank accounts are a must  Full-service production isn't for me  Don't take it personally  Minority Banking Mentorship  Letters to Underwriters assisted me in rasing $300k Ad marketing and SEO are deeper than promotion  Bonus: I have to be willing to do this without money involved.

Welcome back Parents!  Our guest this week is Emily Blake, a social worker turned social entrepreneur. She created KINTOPIA, an intentional shared living community catering to single moms and non-traditional families to collectively thrive. With her background in social work and relationship skills such as motivational interviewing, restorative justice, nonviolent communication, and mindful approach to parenting, Emily creates supportive co-living communities where single moms, kids, and nontraditional families can come home to our very own built-in village. Please support our crowdfunding campaign to launch more KINTOPIA communities on IFundWomen.com. In this episode: Emily introduces a new way for single parents to not be on their own anymore!Co-living Single Parent Communities What it takes to create a successful co-living environment (hint: it's all about RELATIONSHIP) How Single Parents can 1000% break generational curses The benefits of your children having multiple trusted adults How Co-Living Communities for Single Parents can save lives The fun part: go from scraping by to living your bliss with shared expenses, luxury services become affordable! The benefits of “unconventional families”  supportive systems lacking in social services - often they are harmful, punishing and disconnecting, instead of rehabilitation, offering service and support and keeping families together. How Co-Living can maximize your Parenting Game How to apply these foundational principles to your own home - no matter what kind of family you have! Find Emily Everywhere:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emilylorraineblakeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyfuljustice/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilylblake/KINTOPIA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kintopia.living/KINTOPIA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KintopiaIFundWomen Crowdfunding Campaign:  IFundWomen.comEmail: emily@kintopia.coEpisode Resources:An Abolitionists Handbook by Patrisse CullorsWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therelationalparentingpodcast/videosEmail us your parenting questions and stories!: jennie@jenniebee.co.Help us do what we do with a small monthly contribution: https://www.patreon.com/TheRelationalParentCoach/membershipSign up for the Weekly Newsletter here for a weekly parenting tip!Keep up with the latest like: ongoing monthly live events, classes and education resources to keep you motivated and growing on your parenting journey.  Let's do this!!Find me or book a free consult:Website: https://www.jenniebee.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therelationalparentingpodcast/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.hayes.507TikTok: @therelationalparentcoach.Please leave us a review!  Your feedback helps others find us, and helps us grow so we can keep creating content for parents to benefit from.Creators & Guests Natalie Long - Editor Jennifer Hayes - Host Rick Hayes - Host Emily Blake - Guest Thanks to our monthly supporters Rick Hayes Happy Parenting and Good Luck Out There!

Karen Cahn, Founder and CEO of IFundWomen, spotlights the challenges women face in securing capital and discusses IFW's mission to remove barriers for women entrepreneurs.

This week we have the pleasure of talking to Kate Anderson! Kate is the Chief of Staff at Motherly and previously worked as the VP of Operations at IFundWomen from September 2016 to December 2021. Kate Anderson is a leader in generating change and gender equality within the startup space.  Motherly engages an audience of 40 million+ readers and viewers a month, with on-demand parent education classes, Webby-award winning videos, The Motherly Podcast, essays, and articles, and a highly-engaged social media community.In this episode, we get the inside scoop on Motherly's 6th Annual State of Motherhood Report. Nearly 10,000 mothers completed our sixth annual survey, conducted from Feb. 26 to March 13, 2023. To ensure our results represent today's mothers accurately, we weighted the data to align with US Census demographic data. Our report focuses on the findings from millennial and Gen Z mothers, but we also provide some insights from Gen X mothers who participated in the survey. Findings continue to validate that today's mothers are parenting without adequate structural support.Motherly's annual survey of nearly 10,000 mothers reveal: Rate of SAHMs has nearly doubled at 25%, compared to 15% in 202252% of working moms say the cost of childcare has made them consider leaving the workforce.Eight-in-ten (80%) mothers are concerned about a possible recession and 71% report they are planning to cut back spending.58% of moms report they are primarily responsible for the duties of running a household and caring for children54% of moms reporting that they are having less sex than they were a year ago Nearly half (46%) of mothers are currently seeking therapyJoin us as Kate breaks down the evolution of this report over the years and delivers some staggering facts specifically regarding working mothers.Visit the State of Motherhood Website Support the show

In this exciting inaugural episode of The Wild We Share, we sit down with Charlotte Massey, the Co-Founder and COO of Gnara Apparel, an award-winning apparel brand that is making the outdoors more accessible through patented pee zipper designs.  Charlotte co-launched Gnara (formerly SheFly) in 2019 from her college dorm room via an iFundWomen crowdfunding campaign that raised $55,000, tripling the team's goal and earning press in Forbes as an example of successful crowdfunding. Gnara won the 2022 and 2023 Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards, was named Best Hiking Pant in Women's Health Magazine, won the $100,000 MassChallenge Diamond Award, and launched nationwide in Moosejaw Mountaineering stores. Charlotte is a Tory Burch Fellow, Thomas J Watson Fellow, and has a background in digital marketing and community organizing.  Show Highlights: 0:00 - Introduction 1:44 - Meeting Charlotte Massey, her background, and her path to create SheFly (now Gnara Apparel) 6:07 - Rebranding from SheFly to Gnara  9:42 - The role of companies to make the outdoors more accessible and inclusive 19:19 - The role of community in shaping Gnara's growth 23:00 - The feeling of empowerment and belonging after bringing Gnara pants to life. Feeling like you belong in the outdoors allows you to be yourself.  28:41 - Expanding the zipper technology into other products and environments 31:10 - How can listeners support Gnara? 33:28 - Charlotte's next outdoor adventure 36:03 - Closing thoughts Key Takeaways: The story behind Gnara Apparel - turning problems in the outdoor industry into opportunities. Gnara's innovative zipper technology and how it's making the outdoors more accessible and inclusive. A sense of belonging in the outdoors can be life-changing. Discussion on the future vision for Gnara Apparel and the broader implications for the outdoor industry. Connect with Charlotte and Gnara Apparel: Website: Gnara Apparel Instagram: @gnaraapparel LinkedIn: Charlotte Massey Thanks for joining us for this fascinating conversation! Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review The Wild We Share, and stay tuned for more conversations on connecting with nature and each other, right here on The Wild We Share. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewildweshare/message

Susan McPherson has an early memory that shaped her perspective on how to build relationships. Growing up, she would watch her parents sit at the breakfast table every morning, cutting out newspaper articles that they found interesting. Every day, they wrote notes to their friends and sent it in the mail along with the newspaper cuttings. It was their way of saying “I'm thinking of you” and nurturing relationships with friends and family. In this episode, Susan shares the keys to connecting with people and what you can do to nurture relationships. As a successful entrepreneur, she credits her people skills to building a thriving business. She encourages us to always look for ways to be helpful to others. Learn practical tips and proven principles in Susan's book, “The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Relationships.” Visit https://www.gobeyondbarriers.com where you will find show notes and links to all the resources in this episode, including the best way to get in touch with Susan. Highlights: [03:14] Susan's journey and her most important lesson learned [05:28] Finding her career path [08:08] Fostering relationships [11:02] Susan's book, “The Lost Art oF Connecting” [15:18] Starting her business [18:07] Navigating tough times [21:02] Leading with your values [22:58] Addressing social initiatives [24:34] What keeps Susan grounded [26:23] Finding the right mentor [28:42] The future of work and technology [30:51] Lightning round questions Quotes: “Every person, no matter who they are, where they came from, the role they play in society, their religion, the color of their skin, is deserving of our attention, our compassion, our kindness, and our curiosity.” – Susan McPherson “For me, it's alway been leading with how we can be helpful to others.” – Susan McPherson “No matter how small our circle is, we still have a circle, so start with the people that you know.” – Susan McPherson Lightning Round Questions: What book has greatly influenced you? - Writing my own book (“The Lost Art oF Connecting”) What is your favorite inspiring quote or saying? - “How can I be helpful?” What is one word or moniker you would use to describe yourself? - Genuine What is one change you've implanted that made your life better? - Limiting my alcohol intake What power song would you want playing as you walk out onto a stage? - “Central Reservation” by Beth Orton About Susan McPherson: Susan McPherson is a serial connector, angel investor, and corporate responsibility expert. She is the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a B- corp certified communications consultancy focused on social impact. She is the author of The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Relationships (McGraw-Hill). Susan has 30+ years of experience in marketing, public relations, and sustainability communications, speaking regularly at industry events including Massachusetts Conference for Women, Worth Women and Techonomy, and contributing to the Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Forbes. She has appeared on NPR, CNN, USA Today, The New Yorker, New York Magazine and the Los Angeles Times. Susan is the recipient of Forbes magazine's 50 over 50—Impact 2021 award and Worth Media's Worthy100 award. She has also won numerous accolades for her voice on social media platforms from Fortune Magazine, Fast Company and Elle Magazine. Currently, Susan invests in and advises women-led start-ups, including: iFundWomen,Inc., Messy.fm, Our Place, The Riveter, Park Place Payments, Hint Water, Apolitical and The Muse. She serves on the boards of USA for UNHCR, The 19th News, and serves on the advisory boards of The List, Apolitical Foundation, Just Capital and Alltruists. Additionally, she is a member of the MIT Solve Women and Technology Leadership Group and serves as an adviser to several nonprofits including She's The First and The OpEd Project. Susan is a Vital Voices global corporate ambassador and a member of the New York Women's Forum and Extraordinary Women on Boards. She resides in Brooklyn. Links: Website: https://www.mcpstrategies.com/ Book: https://www.thelostartofconnecting.com/ LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanmcpherson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/susanmcp1

1. Why VC, why now? Kimberly Bryant twitter thread: https://twitter.com/6Gems/status/1640835647173951488 Kimberly Bryant's Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/ascendventures 2. Quick Takes: This Week-ish Newsletter re: SVB Collapse: https://elisacp.substack.com/p/financial-crisis-hits-close-to-home TikTok: My Top Book Launch Advice: https://www.tiktok.com/@elisacp/video/7215737194466643243 Funding campaigns: GOLD Comedy on IFundWomen: https://ifundwomen.com/projects/help-more-funny-women-make-more-funny-stuff The Cru on Republic: https://republic.com/the-cru Books: Tales of Potential by Joanna Bloor: https://www.talesofpotential.com/ The Anxious Achiever by Morra Aarons-Mele: https://morraam.com/books The Portfolio Life by Christina Wallace: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/455973/the-portfolio-life-by-wallace-christina/9781529146349 Minimalista and Organized Living by Shira Gill: https://shiragill.com/books/ The Lit Lovers by Ciara Blume: https://ciarablume.com/ Where to find me: My website: https://elisacp.com Sign up for my new newsletter, This Week-ish with Elisa Camahort Page: https://elisacp.substack.com Calendly: Schedule a session with me!: https://calendly.com/elisacp Thanks to Ryan Cristopher for my podcast music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ryan-cristopher/1479898729 Road Map for Revolutionaries by me, Carolyn Gerin and Jamia Wilson: https://elisacp.com/books Social media handles: TikTok: @ElisaCP Mastodon: elisa@sfba.social Spoutible: @ElisaCP Twitter: @ElisaC Insta: @ElisaCP Please share, subscribe, rate and review!

Julie and Casey sit down with author, corporate social responsibility expert, and founder of McPherson Strategies Susan McPherson to talk all things connecting. Along the way we touch on the very universal human need to be seen and heard, how relationships can be a vehicle for social impact, and what it means to build community as single women looking to take care of our long term futures.   Thank you to our Season 4 sponsor, Armoire! If you're ready to try a new look, Armoire's high-end clothing rental service (full of amazing women-owned brands) will hook you up! For 50% off your first month's rental + a free item, go to http://armoire.style/voiceis and use VOICEIS in the referral box!   TOP TAKEAWAYS: Relationship building is a lifetime process, and builds on itself. Changing environments doesn't mean we leave old relationships behind. Keep nurturing those long standing friendships as much as you grow and nurture new connections. Susan mentions the concept of hosting in her book “The Lost Art of Connecting”. What this means is, you don't need to be the person in charge of a space in order to host other people in it. Hosting can be a secret super power that allows you to get your grounding in a new situation, as well as a vehicle for making connections from a place of generosity. To quote Susan: “Bringing people together, you're making that magic happen and you are helping people feel seen, heard, and listened to. And I fervently believe that the greatest gift we can give one another is exactly that.” If we can understand the peoples greatest wish is to be seen and heard, and incorporate that into how we interact with them, we build much more fruitful and satisfying connections. It's extremely disarming without being manipulative.   We often think people like us because of what we say, but it turns out talking less and asking questions makes us more likeable. Use that curiosity: understanding other people's perspective grows our empathy and helps us understand both the world and ourselves a little better.   LESSON: You can't “hack” body language.   Connect with Susan:  Twitter and Instagram: @Susanmcp1 Company: www.mcsptrategies.com Book: TheLostArtofConnecting.com LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanmcpherson/ Susan McPherson is a serial connector, angel investor, and corporate responsibility expert. She is the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a B-corp certified communications consultancy focused on social impact. She is the author of The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Relationships (McGraw-Hill). Susan has 30+ years of experience in marketing, public relations, and sustainability communications, speaking regularly at industry events including Massachusetts Conference for Women, Worth Women and Techonomy, and contributing to the Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Forbes. She has appeared on NPR, CNN, USA Today, The New Yorker, New York Magazine and the Los Angeles Times. Susan is the recipient of Forbes magazine's 50 over 50—Impact 2021 award and Worth Media's Worthy100 award. She has also won numerous accolades for her voice on social media platforms from Fortune Magazine, Fast Company and Elle Magazine. Currently, Susan invests in and advises women-led start-ups, including: iFundWomen,Inc., Messy.fm, Our Place, The Riveter, Park Place Payments, Hint Water, Apolitical and The Muse. She serves on the boards of USA for UNHCR, The 19th News, and serves on the advisory boards of The List, Apolitical Foundation, Just Capital and Alltruists. Additionally, she is a member of the MIT Solve Women and Technology Leadership Group and serves as an adviser to several nonprofits including She's The First and The OpEd Project. Susan is a Vital Voices global corporate ambassador and a member of the New York Women's Forum and Extraordinary Women on Boards. She resides in Brooklyn.

Ali Koplar Wyatt is a veteran of the start-up world, having worked in a leadership capacity at iconic lifestyle and culture-shifting companies like Goop, Refinery29, and most recently, launching Female Founder Collective with Rebecca Minkoff. She is a business builder, advisor to start-ups, and an investor in female-funded businesses. Ali was one of the first employees at Refinery29 and was tasked with building an ad and brand partnership business from scratch, subsequently assembling a world-class team that integrated custom collaboration with brands on editorial, product, design, and consumer marketing. Under Wyatt's leadership, the sales team grew from a few hundred thousand in advertising revenue to well into the tens of millions of dollars in just four years, securing a spot for Refinery29 on the Inc500 for three consecutive years. She left Refinery29 to become the first CRO at Goop, where she architected and launched the business in the US, introducing brand advertising that included a mix of native content, immersive experiences, and integrated media alongside beautifully constructed content. Staying true to her entrepreneurial spirit, she then turned to starting a company from scratch, joining forces with Nasty Gal founder Sophia Amoruso to launch a female-focused media business called Girlboss, which hosts thousands of women at cross-country rallies and galvanizes the voices of women in key life transition points in countries throughout the world. Through her journey, she has become passionate about not only supporting start-ups through advising but also through investing in female-led companies as an angel investor. Past and current investments include Tia Women's Health Clinic, Humanified, Caribu, The Wonder, Good Mylk, Forward Space, Summersalt, Hatch Collection, Refinery29, Sunscoop, Girlboss, The Wing, Goop, Golde, iFundWomen, and Heymama Co. She is proud to invest in women to build a better future for themselves and their families.   Listen to this Takin' Care of Lady Business episode with Ali Wyatt about her new venture, THE NORTH, that's making a big impact in the entrepreneurial world by connecting women with other women who can provide guidance and support as they build their businesses. Here is what to expect on this week's show: -    Ali's journey in building and scaling portfolios of female founders -    What to do if you don't want your boss' job -    The power of putting money into the hands of women -    Why money should go into communities and not philanthropy -    The necessity of having more than just confidence in your abilities and ideas when you pitch for funding -    What it means to have transactional value & adding monetary value to your time -    How THE NORTH empowers women entrepreneurs by providing them with access to a network of successful businesswomen who can offer advice and support -    Why women need to support each other in order to succeed in the male-dominated business world -    The importance of having a diverse, tight knit group of women in your corner Connect with Ali: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-koplar-wyatt-14a8031 Website: https://femalefoundercollective.com Instagram: @alikwyatt7 @findyournorth_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's all-new episode of THE IDEALISTS. podcast, host and entrepreneur Melissa Kiguwa speaks with the remarkable Dr. Jess Wade. The 33-year-old London-based physicist has become something of a phenomenon. Both an irresistible force and an immovable object, she was recently invited to Buckingham Palace to receive the prestigious British Empire Medal for her contributions to science. Ironically, she was being honored for her work honoring a whole host of other female scientists lost to history.  Since 2017, the Imperial College Fellow has written nearly 1,800 Wikipedia pages for long-ignored women,  minority scientists, and engineers. Just 19% of English Wikipedia biographies are of women. So, having one's work on the "go-to" site for an estimated 2 billion people per month seeking information about individuals, ideas, and topics large and small, translates to more opportunities and access to grants. Ultimately, what gives Jess the most joy is seeing a scientist, whose profile she created, go on to earn a fellowship or an award. It's truly her passion project as she professes, she's: "never not had someone to write about." There's always someone whose work or story has gone uncredited.Note: the podcast Melissa mentions on the show is “Underestimated” featuring the founder of IFundWomen, Karen Cahn.Highlights:Jess leads off the conversation with a story about a head teacher in the UK who'd claimed only 16% of her A-level physics students were female, but that this was okay because girls didn't like the “hard maths”—the suggestion being that girls are simply not as “able” in the subject. And then, what does it mean when society does such a terrible job—historically across generations—refusing to recognize women scientists in any sort of meaningful way?Next, she relates her passion for her own research as a scientist working on new nanoparticles that can impact climate change and how her side hustle of elevating women and other historically excluded groups has mushroomed into this movement of awareness with people reaching out with ideas, partnerships, conferences, and suggestions. At nearly 1800 pages, the profiles have evolved beyond a white UK scientific community to include the global south and more internationally diverse sources including, The Lancet, TED Fellows, and Next Einstein Africa.Building on this, the process of researching the profiles has revealed not only how many women are out there, but also how extremely closed and privileged the world of science is. In countering this, she relates several healing tales of women scientists from Dr. Gladys West whose work ultimately became the basis for the Global Positioning System (GPS) to Dr. Sumita Mitra whose work with nanoparticles for 3M Oral Care completely revolutionized dentistry.Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through. At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_On Twitter: @theidealistspodHelp us to grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or SpotifyWe're sponsored by the London School of Economics @lsegenerate

Kim Roxie, founder of LAMIK Beauty, has created a clean cosmetics line for women of color, women who historically have been marketed more toxic makeup options than their counterparts. She continually breaks new ground with LAMIK, including becoming the first black-owned clean makeup brand to launch on ULTA.com. Most importantly, Kim has built a company that embraces two core cultures — to be kind to people and to be kind to the planet. Kim is building an inclusive community for women across the country and is passionate about serving that community. And she's creating the highest quality products with the purest ingredients to promote the health of her customers and her community, all while being dedicated to promoting environmental stewardship. Learn more about LAMIK Beauty. Learn more about The Passionistas Project.   FULL TRANSCRIPT Passionistas: We first met Kim Roxie, founder of LAMIK Beauty, when she participated in a panel at the Power of Passionistas Summit in 2020. We were instantly drawn to her company's mission to create a clean cosmetics line for women of color, women who historically have been marketed more toxic makeup options than their counterparts since the launch of LAMIK 2.0. In 2020, Kim has turned her own struggle with hair loss into the one, one of the most impactful beauty lines on the. And she continues to break new ground with LAMIK, including becoming the first black owned clean makeup brand to launch on Ulta.com. Most importantly, Kim has built a company that embraces two core cultures — to be kind to people and to be kind to the planet. LAMIK supports and celebrates women in all of their glory. Kim is building an inclusive community for women across the country and is passionate about serving that community. And she's creating the highest quality products with the purest ingredients to promote the health of her customers and her community, all while being dedicated to promoting environmental stewardship. Kim has been named one of the Houston Business Journals 40 Under 40 of the American Business Journals most influential young executives, and one of the 30 Black Stars by Face to Face Africa. The city of Houston, formally named June 23rd as Kim Roxie Day in her honor, and she received the Barack Obama Lifetime Achievement Award for community service. She is, without a doubt, a superstar, which is why it was our distinct honor to present the 2022 Passionistas Persist Nova Award to Kim Roxie. Kim: Wow. Am I floored right now? Am I grateful? Um, the words that come to my mind are, you know, people don't have to show you appreciation. They can go along like it never happened. And, you know, I appreciate the Passionistas because they have put their passion into action. And for that, I am so grateful. Being on this journey of creating an inclusive, a very, uh, kind makeup line in a world of beauty that sometimes seems intimidating. Um, took a lot of passion and it took a lot of grit and it took a lot of belief. Um, and so I thank. Um, you all for endowing me with this award and seeing the work that we're doing at LAMIK is once to be honored. Um, and I honor you for that. I honor you for seeing me. Um, I honor you for seeing LAMIK and what we're doing, so we're gonna continue to make makeup that is speaking to all skin tones, that's showing up for all skin tones. Uh, but more than that, we're gonna continue to be there for women in ways, uh, that others have forgotten about us. Thank you. Passionistas: What are you most passionate about? Kim: At this point, to be honest, what I'm most passionate about, about is, is almost like a variable that's changing right now. What I'm most passionate about is, um, Is enjoying every moment and getting others, encouraging others to do the same. Like that's what I'm really passionate about right now is soaking in every single moment and giving others the freedom and reminding them that they have the freedom to do the same. Um, and so in beauty, I'm always in a woman's ear, right? I'm always there for her. And right now, that's my, that my, that's my most pertinent, passionate, uh, message is to enjoy every moment. Right now. Passionistas: What inspired you to create LAMIK Beauty? Kim: I have the inspiration for my mother, uh, who believed in me when I was 21, who helped me financially. Put her $500 to help me open up my own makeup shop when I was graduating from college. Um, but she later developed metastatic breast cancer and passed away, um, the year before my daughter was born. And now my daughter is named in honor of my mother, Loretta. Um, but I have the, the, the passion of my mother inside of me. That's part of my inspiration. She wore makeup every single. And she trusted that the makeup she was using was okay. Um, but come to find out, as we did our research, it wasn't, And so I have that inside of me that's inspired me to create this line. And then I also have the desire. For all women to see themselves in beauty. And so I remember going to the makeup co, uh, counter when I was in high school, senior in for prom and getting my makeup done and looking like a ghost when I left, cuz my face was so ashy and so gray. And so like a cast, uh, on my. And I was thinking to myself, this doesn't make me feel beautiful. This doesn't make me feel good. And thinking we need, we need makeup that makes people feel good. All skin tones needs to be accepted and appreciated. Um, and so that, those are the themes, right? And when I created my first product for amic, um, it was inspired by my personal, uh, diagnosis with. Alopecia the, um, a form of alopecia that I have that cause hair loss. And, um, my first product was inspired by that, our revelation brow duo to fill in my own eyebrows so they could frame my face. Because 75% of the framing of your face comes from your brows. Why was it important to you to build not just a company but a community of women? Because I. You know, women will realize how powerful we are together. So there's this staggering statistics that talk about, and, and that I know, um, that 0.006% of black women raise venture capital. Um, 2% of women, uh, raise venture capital. But with crowdfunding, for instance, women actually, um, do better. Um, with the raising funds in the crowdfunding atmosphere and what does crowdfund take? Crowdfund takes community. So I remember going to iFundWomen.com to set up a rewards based crowdfunding campaign, and I was able to raise the money that I needed to launch my website, do all the stuff that I needed to do to get ready to launch. And all of that happened because other women read our story. Believed in our mission and said, Hey, I'm gonna put $25 behind it, $50, a hundred dollars, $250. And that's how we were able to raise the money to launch LAMIK. So I think that, you know, for me, community is everything because we get to show each other what we can do when we come together, when we band together. Um, and everybody's input and contribution can add up to mean a lot. And now our community shows up. In so many different ways for us to be on Ulta, Ulta.com. That was because our community showed up and voted for us to win a pitch competition, and that's how we got on Ulta.com. It wasn't because I knew the buyers or anything like that. All of this work is from the ground up. This is like, I'm just like anybody else who's watching like you. Prob people watching are probably more important than me. Like I am not a celebrity. I am not anybody important. I'm just a regular old girl from Houston that you know. Um, has gets to travel a lot of different places so I can expose myself to different things, but I, it is nobody I knew, you know, that was gonna gimme sort of this leg up. Right. Um, all I had was my faith in God and utilizing that to say, Hey, when we come together, I seen it happen in church. I seen people raise money at church to, to pay, you know, one of the ladies light bills or something like that. You know, I've seen people come together, do stuff and that's why I saw it and I, and I sort of mimicked it in crowdfunding. So that's why I believe in community. Passionistas: Why have you decided that kindness is a cornerstone of your business? Kim: I remember someone asking me what LAMIK stood for, Nancy. And um, I was originally, I'll tell you, LAMIK actually was my name spelled backwards and the LA from my middle name. Um, and. But I never had told anybody that. That's just something. That's how I created the name and that's what I had. But when someone asked me what LAMIK stood for in that moment, I said it out. I was like, and it was the first time anybody ever asked me what LAMIK stood for. And I said, Love And Makeup In Kindness. And so the first time somebody asked me what LAMIK me stood for, I could not say Kim's about backwards like that didn't even come out. All the work I did to put into creating le me, I was doing it beyond myself. Like it. If it was for me, I would've not done it. Like I would've stopped. Like, once the challenge comes up, I would've been like, Mm, I'm good. Let me go do something else. But it wasn't about me and it's not about me. And so in that moment when someone asked me, What does LAMIK stand for? I said, Love And Makeup In Kindness. And I said, love and kindness is your true makeup because beauty is revealed and not applied. I think that for, you know, for me, growing up, makeup and all of that was associated with people. You had all these different stereotypes and connotations towards makeup. I didn't identify with some of those. I didn't feel like I was just this pretty girl wearing makeup. Then I didn't feel like, you know, I needed to, I didn't feel like, Oh, I wanna just cover up and I wanna put on makeup. I didn't feel like I was fitting in those, these boxes that people had put. And I was like, my love and my kindness the way I am, the love I have for life and for people and for myself and for others, and the kindness that I show. That's what makes you beautiful, that makes you walk away from a person and says, Man, that's a beautiful. Right after you talk to a person or after a person does a kind act, you're like, that is a beautiful person. Right? And so I think that the beauty that is revealed is the beauty that's lasting. Passionistas: Tell us about a time that you have persisted in your life and how you got through that. Kim: I had my makeup shop, um, that I ran from 2004 to 2018. And, um, closing that makeup shop in 2018 for me was almost like how people feel when they like leave their corporate job. Because I was so used to opening up that store every day, working inside of that store, having my staff there, like was so used to that life that when I closed it and I, and I initiated the clothes because I had this vision of a building, a makeup line for 2020. And, um, when I closed it, I was like, okay, excited, you know, I got this vision, you know, I'm gonna revamp, I'm gonna, you know, really concentrate on the products. I'm gonna launch LAMIK, you know, the product line, you know, all this. I had this like vision, but about three, you know, I, I joined an accelerator the month after I closed my store, April of 2018. In, in Austin, Texas, when I first got in there, I was thinking to myself, Oh my God, this is not what I thought I was going to. What was go it was gonna be, I thought it was just gonna be like, Oh, just, just come up with some cute packaging. Pick out some colors, some branding, launch a brand, you know, And that's not what it was. I got tore down to the bare bones. I got tore down almost to just like the foundation, you know how the people say like, you can, like, you know, you tear everything down, but keep the foundation and we're gonna build back up. That's how I felt. I felt like I got torn down to the foundation and, um, it was like, No, you gotta, you gotta really think through this. And so, um, 2018, 2019, I. I had to be persistent to get through those times. You have to imagine. All I knew was having that store, having it open, and I'm trying to figure out e-commerce and I was used to brick and mortar. This is when I had to persist. I had to persist in learning. A lot of us think about persist, persisting in working. Right. We think about just stay persistent in the work. What about when there's no work, it's only for you to learn. What about when you're in a learning season? And for someone who's used to, you know, having a, uh, cash register full when they get done at the end of the night and all of that, right? But you're in a season of just learning and it's like you have to be persistent in. Wow. That was a season. So when 2020 came and we were ready to launch for March, 2020, that was our date. The pandemic happened, everything. But for me, everything closed. What I did in 2018 happened for everybody in 2020. Brick and mortar closed. Everybody closed. But I was opening up, and to be honest, it was the right type of, um, attention for e-commerce business to launch in. And so it gave me the opportunity and it, and it gave me a spotlight opportunity to come through with exactly what I had. And if I wouldn't have taken that time to get ready for 2020, I wouldn't have been ready. I would've still had a brick and mortar. I would've been reactive, I would've been reacting and responding to what's happening versus p. Putting in the market what needed to be there for that time. And that's what I came in and did. Passionistas: What does the term Power of Passionistas mean to you? Kim: When you think of passion, um, you think of being relentless. Um, you think of being unwavering. Uh, you think of being crazy you think of being, um, you know, um, even to a certain extent, misunderstood. And, uh, and, and sometimes it's not that you are doing something wrong, but it is other people's understanding. They're missing it. They're missing it. Right. And they're under stating what you're doing. And so, uh, but then at some point they, they, they rise up to the occasion to understand what you're. At some point, at some time, at some juncture. Um, and you have to be persistent enough to keep going until people get there, right? So when I think about the power of passions, I think about this grid of power of, of people, of human beings, of women. Are so passionate, so relentless, so crazy, so, so misunderstood that they would continue to go beyond and be like a power grid for others to plug into. That need another moment that they need it. And so what you all are doing, what you're standing up, this power grid that you have that others like myself, are able to plug into along our journey to give us the charge, to give us the battery life, to get through this journey of entrepreneurship and life and professionalism that it takes. So, you know, you all just power grid. Passionistas: What's your dream for women? Kim: To know that we are, we are feeling a blank after that. Okay. We are the, the, the, the salt of the earth. Okay? We are, we are. The divine beings at birth life, right? Like we are. I just want women to know that we are what we've been waiting for. We are the answer I want. I want women really to fill in that blank at the end. I do believe in, in in self-advocacy, and I, uh, uh, And that's the reason why I answered that question towards my daughter. Cause I already know the promise that my daughter has on her lifestyle. I notice she is. And when I think about women, I know that we are, you know, and you know, for women it is a weak situation. You know, I think, you know, it is about us banding together. Um, that's why I love the power grid of the power passions. Power the passions. But I think that it's, it's just that we, and that we are, and we get to fill in the blank blank. We are a chemist. We are, you know, Um, uh, owners of trash companies, we are, you know, beauty pioneers. We are, you know, we are that fill in the blank. And I think that that's what I want women to know. It is time for us to just show up and define, uh, what womanhood looks like, um, and know that we are.  

Charlotte Massey and Georgia Grace Edwards met and became friends while at college in Vermont with Charlotte hailing from Leavenworth, Washington, and Georgia Grace from Frostburg, Maryland, now residing in Seattle, Washington and Gunnison, Colorado, respectively. Charlotte definitely gets the award for the most unique childhood career aspirations, and perhaps the coolest hobby, and Georgia Grace provides some priceless entrepreneurship funding insight. Together, they have created a super unique, much needed, and really incredible apparel company with SheFly. Where you can find SheFly:- Website: https://sheflyapparel.com/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheflyapparel/?hl=en- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheflyapparel- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shefly/?viewAsMember=true- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheflyapparelTo order SheFly pants and receive 15% off, visit https://sheflyapparel.com/ and use coupon code TRIPLEP15Mentions from the show:- Middlebury College: https://www.middlebury.edu/- Thomas J. Watson Fellowship: https://watson.foundation/fellowships/tj- Fulbright Fellowship: https://us.fulbrightonline.org/- Moosejaw Outdoor Accelerator: https://www.moosejaw.com/content/moa-alums- MassChallenge: https://masschallenge.org/- IFundWomen: https://ifundwomen.com/Stay in touch with People, Place, & Purpose on Instagram and stay tuned for a new episode every Monday!Links may be affiliate links, which means we would get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through our links, at no cost to you.

The mamas were super excited to have Vero Estrada (ig @theveroestrada) join in the conversation and dive deeper into self love and self care. This episode is a long one but we promise it will be worth every minute! Vero Estrada is the founder of Big Dream Consulting which is a life coaching and Retreats practice that transforms the lives of high-achieving, first gen Latinas and the BIPOC community through accessible coaching focused on achieving self-love, money, career, and relationship goals! During this episode, she shares with us what a life coach is and how their roles differ from a therapist. Vero shares some of her favorite self care / self love routines that you can start at home to help you fall spiritually in love with yourself. The mamas definitely learned a lot during this episode and we hope you all do too. Please help us congratulate her and her life coaching & retreats practice (Big Dream Consulting) in being chosen out of over 2,000 applicants to be a part of the IFundWomen of Color x Caress Dreams Fund Crowdfunding Accelerator Program! Help her meet her goal by supporting her crowdfunding campaign at https://ifundwomen.com/projects/big-dream-consulting-vero-estrada Earn awesome rewards like a complimentary coaching session, virtual self-love workshop, in-person mini retreat, and/or deposit towards her next retreat (the mamas are definitely getting ready for the next retreat in 2023)! Connect with us and let us know your thoughts! As Vero nicely stated in the episode, we are your community, we are your homies, so don't be intimidated to slid into our DMs. Follow Vero Estrada on instagram @theVeroEstrada or book a free consult call with her on her website at www.veroestrada.com/book-online Follow the mamas on instagram @GoodVibesThickThighsPodcast, Twitter @GVTTPodcast Follow Andrea on instagram @GeminiTwoEleven Follow Roxy on instagram @Intuitive_Rox Have any comments, questions, concerns, chisme email us at goodvibesthickthighspodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goodvibesthickthighs/support

Founder and Executive Director of MOVE Inclusive Dance, Lauren Morris, shares about starting her organization with the mission to empower individuals of all ability levels to learn life skills through dance using the power of movement and music to transform students' lives while providing a nurturing, inviting community for all. She has successfully grown her organization from a small summer camp with 13 students to a substantial year-round program serving individuals across the US. She has garnered support from iFundWomen and The Red Backpack Global Giving Fund in support of Female Entrepreneurship, as well as being anorganization featured by New York media foundation BuzzFeed. Learn more about her work: https://www.moveinclusivedance.com/who-we-are Learn more about dance education and career development: www.emceemovement.com

Our guest this week on the pod is Pedro Sostre.  Pedro is the CEO of Navigate Accelerator, a new kind of startup program that helps founders launch better, grow faster and raise smarter. And a special thanks to members of the Awarepreneurs Community for sponsoring this episode! Resources mentioned in this episode include: Navigate Accelerator site Navigate Accelerator blog Pitch Deck post Company of One book Visible Hands site iFundWomen site Black VC Google for Startups Awarepreneurs Community Paul's social entrepreneur coaching

Jordyn DiOrio is breaking into the world of freelance consulting after years of experience in senior business operations, project management, and marketing strategy. While she's confident in the skills she's honed throughout her career, Jordyn is looking to dive deeper into the meaning behind her business. Looking to sustainably scale her business, Jordyn asks the question “What defines a milestone?”    At JDP Consult, Jordyn maximizes her expertise to help clients understand where they're missing the mark, what is slowing them down, and how she can help them revamp their strategy. She's well on her way to hit her revenue goal in the first six months, so then what? Host Karen Cahn, Founder & CEO of IFundWomen, sits down with Jordyn to discuss the “why” behind JDP Consult and how that is measured.    Tune in to find out how Jordyn plans to secure projects with her bullseye client (hint: in collaboration with IFundWomen Services X), while creating meaningful work.   This episode was produced by Swell Podcasting Sofia Badalamenti at IFundWomen   Host: Karen Cahn, Founder & CEO of IFundWomen   Important Links: Check out Services X: https://bit.ly/3Aaxy7p Follow Karen on: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3zSkFv5 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rGQ7tu LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3laVdNy Follow IFundWomen on: TikTok: https://bit.ly/3k83X4R Instagram: https://bit.ly/3D3esz1 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3zLWOxe LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3sAQ96w Sign up for IFundWomen's newsletter: https://bit.ly/3D7bZn2 Get your copy of the IFundWomen Method Playbook: https://bit.ly/3KuNrba Check out JDP Consult: Website: https://bit.ly/38CKojz  Jordyn's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yQ8cuH   

As first-generation Americans, there are cultural beliefs instilled in us by our immigrant parents that education will solve everything, but Jen shares with us how simply that isn't true! Jen Ngozi of Netwerk shares how she helps women navigate the workplace, and go from underpaid to promoted by equipping women with the skills and confidence to land those leadership roles! To help fund her vision she applied for the IFundWomen Caress Dreams Fund Grant. It wasn't her first time applying, but it was the right time! She shares advice and tips that help us understand the value of being consistent & selective of the grants we apply for as female CEOs. She drops major gems on how the right mindset and mentorship build the confidence she needs to push her vision forward! Clearly, it's working! Netwerk is on a mission to get 1 million women promoted by 2030! BIO :  Jen Ngozi was underpaid and underemployed for years. As a first-generation immigrant from Nigeria with parents that didn't work corporate jobs, she didn't understand workplace etiquette and struggled early in her career. Despite this, she was able to not only secure promotions. But have an award-winning career developing leadership programs across the country at Big 4 and Fortune 500 firms before launching NetWerk®. Today Jen is a global speaker and has spoken at events with the United Nations Foundation and Vogue. Her career advice has been featured in Huffington Post, Business Insider, Martha Stewart, and more. Connect with Jen : www.netwerkmovement.com  https://www.instagram.com/netwerkmovement/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/netwerkmovement Offer >> The Funding with Foresight Matrix https://www.buffaloambitionco.com/fundyourvision Connect >> IG: @SloantheBeast Community >> bit.ly/fundingandfreelance Contact >>> hello@buffaloambitionco.com

Join the Hosts of The Reformist Pipeline (Ms. Black and Hady) as they close out their beloved I Quit Tale! In this episode, we're talking about how we've reflected on our stories, and ways forward for those that are considering leaving the classroom. If you've thought about leaving the classroom, are leaving the classroom, or have left education, this episode is for YOU! Call to Action: Kickin It With Ki recently launched a crowdfunding campaign powered by iFundwomen & Caress to host 100 teachers for a Cut The Noise Teacher Wellness Retreat and sustain monthly wellness groups. Teachers deserve a stress-free environment to practice self-care and receive wellness resources. Will you invest in providing 100 teachers the care and support they so truly deserve? Will you invest in the future of our education system by showing our teachers that we care? Go to @kickinitwithki_ on Instagram or KickinItWithKi.com to learn more! Follow us on... Instagram: @thereformistpipeline Twitter: @TRPadvocates TikTok: @thereformistpipeline LinkedIn: The Reformist Pipeline Youtube: The Reformist Pipeline Share our posts on Instagram! Listen to an episode on any podcast platform! Do you have a suggestion, question, or feedback? Reach out to us via email at thereformistpipeline@gmail.com The views and opinions expressed by the hosts and those interviewed on The Reformist Pipeline, including all program participants, are solely their own current opinions regarding events and are based on their own perspectives and opinion – it is the opinion and perspectives of the hosts and interviewees. Such views, opinions, and/or perspectives are intended to convey a life story, are based on recollections about events in their lives on which conflicting memories may exist, and are not intended to malign any individual, religion, ethnic group, or company. The views and opinions expressed do not reflect the views or opinions of The Reformist Pipeline, or the companies with which any participants/interviewees are, or may be, affiliated. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thereformistpipeline/message

After exiting two successful companies and being one of pop culture's biggest celebrity bloggers, Necole Kane is on the IFundWomen Show with Karen Cahn asking the question we've all pondered: “Do I really need a cofounder to be attractive to investors?”   Necole is the powerhouse behind My Happy Flo, a natural plant-based supplement that supports hormonal balance, alleviates heavy bleeding, bloating, cramping, and mood swings for a happier, healthier menstrual cycle. My Happy Flo is currently a DTC brand, but Necole has dreams of supporting people with periods on a global scale and getting her products in major retailers. The question that she's up against is how to get there. Necole is a visionary who needs someone to fill in the gaps on the leadership and logistics side. Karen sees this as the perfect opportunity to bring on a Chief Operating Officer and offers up ways to make My Happy Flo an attractive venture for an experienced operational rockstar. Karen and Necole discuss the financial side of taking on a COO, vesting schedules, and the profile of what Necole's ideal candidate might look like. What's going to get My Happy Flo to the lucrative promised land? Tune in to find out.    This episode was produced by Swell Podcasting Sofia Badalamenti at IFundWomen   Host: Karen Cahn, Founder & CEO of IFundWomen   Important Links: Follow Karen on: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3zSkFv5 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rGQ7tu LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3laVdNy Follow IFundWomen on: TikTok: https://bit.ly/3k83X4R Instagram: https://bit.ly/3D3esz1 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3zLWOxe LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3sAQ96w Sign up for IFundWomen's newsletter: https://bit.ly/3D7bZn2 Get your copy of the IFundWomen Method Playbook: https://bit.ly/3KuNrba Check out My Happy Flo: Website: https://bit.ly/3a3zUde  Guest instagram handle: https://bit.ly/3PgMki5 

I've created this beast of a business... What have I done? Lauren Morris, founder and executive director of MOVE Inclusive Dance, is back with an update from when she was on the show last year. Lauren and Karen previously spoke about transitioning Lauren's Nashville-based dance studio from non-profit to for-profit, and Karen helped Lauren create a plan to raise venture capital. Lauren was ready to take on that process, but we know the deal with life in startup land, and as life went on the vision for MOVE started to change.    Even though Lauren says she's made ‘zero progress' since Karen's coaching session, it's clear that things have started taking off. MOVE recently had its first dance recital, Lauren has successfully hosted in-person fundraiser events, and she has developed MOVE's virtual programming. So why does Lauren feel like she hasn't made any moves? Karen and Lauren have an honest discussion about imposter syndrome and how it's showing up in their professional lives. Luckily, the IFundWomen community is here to lift women founders up and remind them that they are exactly where they're meant to be.    This episode was produced by Swell Podcasting & Sofia Badalamenti at IFundWomen   Host: Karen Cahn, Founder & CEO of IFundWomen   Important Links: Follow Karen on: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3zSkFv5 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rGQ7tu LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3laVdNy   Follow IFundWomen on:   TikTok: https://bit.ly/3k83X4R Instagram: https://bit.ly/3D3esz1 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3zLWOxe LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3sAQ96w Sign up for IFundWomen's newsletter: https://bit.ly/3D7bZn2 Get your copy of the IFundWomen Method Playbook: https://bit.ly/3KuNrba   Check out MOVE Inclusive Dance: Website: https://bit.ly/3w2PCg9  Instagram: https://bit.ly/3OSvKof 

Everyone wants to hire a unicorn, but the reality is that they don't exist. What every small business owner needs is a rockstar who wants to shine and share their talent.    Gloria Chou, the founder of Gloria Chou PR, is looking for advice about how to make her first full-time hire. Karen Cahn, podcast host and Founder & CEO of IFundWomen, prides herself on her talent-hiring skills and can pinpoint exactly where Gloria is getting stuck.   Gloria needs a director of content who can transform Small Business PR with Gloria Chou podcast episodes into Reels, Tik Toks, email marketing, and more. Gloria realizes that this isn't her zone of genius, and she needs to find someone who has a complimentary skillset to what already exists in her business. Karen also pinpoints where the leak is in Gloria's sales funnel and offers up a few solutions for how to patch it.    As a bonus for listeners, if you DM @gloriachoupr the word "IFW" on IG, she will send you a free pitching template that has gotten her onto 30+ podcasts!    This episode was produced by Swell Podcasting and Sofia Badalamenti at IFundWomen   Host: Karen Cahn, Founder & CEO of IFundWomen   Important Links: Follow Karen on: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3zSkFv5 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rGQ7tu LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3laVdNy Follow IFundWomen on: TikTok: https://bit.ly/3k83X4R Instagram: https://bit.ly/3D3esz1 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3zLWOxe LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3sAQ96w Sign up for IFundWomen's newsletter: https://bit.ly/3D7bZn2 Get your copy of the IFundWomen Method Playbook: https://bit.ly/3KuNrba Check out Gloria Chou PR: Gloria Chou PR LLC | IFW Services X: https://bit.ly/3bJbHtq Website: https://bit.ly/3K8LQ9T  Instagram: https://bit.ly/3vzSIb7  Masterclass: https://bit.ly/3K8TCAq 

What do ALL founders have in common? Every single entrepreneur who is starting a company needs to differentiate themselves and establish a unique brand for their business. But how does one do this in a concise way that actually portrays the anatomy of their business to their customers? Cue the experts.   This week on the IFundWomen Show, Karen Cahn is joined by co-founder and CEO of Entreprenista, Stephanie Cartin. Entreprenista helps female entrepreneurs ​create and build their personal brand through their private membership community. Stephanie wants to grow the Entreprenista League so her members can grow their businesses and gain access to more capital.   Tune in to hear Stephanie and Karen talk about all things funding, consolidating go-to-market messaging, marketing, and of course, what life is really like when you're a woman running a business.   This episode was produced by Swell Podcasting & Sofia Badalamenti at IFundWomen   Host: Karen Cahn, Founder & CEO of IFundWomen   Important Links Follow Karen on: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3zSkFv5 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rGQ7tu LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3laVdNy Follow IFundWomen on: TikTok: https://bit.ly/3k83X4R Instagram: https://bit.ly/3D3esz1 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3zLWOxe LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3sAQ96w Sign up for IFundWomen's newsletter: https://bit.ly/3D7bZn2 Get your copy of the IFundWomen Method Playbook: https://bit.ly/3KuNrba Check out Entreprenista: Website: https://bit.ly/3vq90TI  Stephanie's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3xy97ze 

Did you feel the sting of paying rent on a space you couldn't use during the height of the pandemic?   For Laci Chisholm, founder of Fit4Dance, paying rent for 18 months for a studio she could not use made her realize she's ready to own her own space. Laci wants to create some real roots in Brooklyn and own a building that she can use for her dance studio, to grow her future family, and to have tenants. This is her chance to create generational wealth and pay it forward to her community.    Karen Cahn, Founder & CEO of IFundWomen, assures Laci that the hardest part is out of the way一she's set on Crown Heights and knows that she wants to stay in the neighborhood for the foreseeable future. The next step is to do some research on what kind of insurance policies she needs and what the taxes are going to look like. Karen suggests that Laci tap into city and state grants for land ownership for people of color, plus she gives an overview of how venture capital funding can come into play here. They touch on some ideas for equity crowdfunding and discuss how to overcome the fear and shame around asking for money. Laci leaves the coaching session feeling ready for an IFW coaching call and a clear idea on how to get concrete numbers to make this dream into a reality.    This episode was produced by Swell Podcasting & Sofia Badalamenti at IFundWomen   Host: Karen Cahn, Founder & CEO of IFundWomen   Important Links: Follow Karen on: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3zSkFv5 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rGQ7tu LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3laVdNy Follow IFundWomen on: TikTok: https://bit.ly/3k83X4R Instagram: https://bit.ly/3D3esz1 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3zLWOxe LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3sAQ96w Sign up for IFundWomen's newsletter: https://bit.ly/3D7bZn2 Get your copy of the IFundWomen Method Playbook: https://bit.ly/3KuNrba Check out Fit4Dance: Website: https://bit.ly/3xlfupE  Instagram: https://bit.ly/37b2oAH 

Today in the guest chair we have Olivia Owens. Olivia is the Vice President of Entrepreneur Success at IFundWomen and the Creator of IFundWomen of Color. IFundWomen is the go-to funding marketplace for women-owned businesses and the people who want to support them with access to capital, coaching, and connections. In January of 2020, Olivia developed IFundWomen of Color, a program dedicated to advancing entrepreneurs of color by addressing the unique pain points diverse founders face when it comes to accessing capital for their businesses. This funding ecosystem is designed to empower early-stage, women entrepreneurs and bridge the funding gap for women of color. In this episode: Olivia shares what IFundWomen is + how & why she started IFundWomen of Color within the established company. We dispel myths about what crowdfunding is, who should crowdfund, and what kind of network you need to have to have a successful crowdfunding campaign.  We speak about the mental blocks that prevent some of us from launching a crowdfunding campaign, and so much more This is an episode, you're going to want to bookmark plus share with every woman business owner you know. Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and YouTube  This episode is brought to you by LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/hustlepro. Terms and conditions apply. Links mentioned in this episode Ifundwomen.com Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you're looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Guest Social Media Info Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro IFundWomen: @Ifundwomen Olivia Owens: @OliviaLOwens

Plug in your headphones, grab your diplomas, and join us as we graduate from Hangover University.   Stephanie Rice is the Founder & CEO of Better Bar, a full-service event planning business centered around low and no-alcohol experiences. Better Bar's mission is to see a world where bars don't need as much booze to create buzz, or as Steph puts it, get lit without the hit and still have a great time. The problem? She is a one woman show with a day job and wants to scale her side hustle to take it beyond the Bay Area. How can she do this without going to every event in person? Karen Cahn, Founder & CEO of IFundWomen and your lovely podcast host has the answer. Tune in to find out!    This episode was produced by Swell Podcasting & Sofia Badalamenti at IFundWomen.   Host: Karen Cahn, Founder & CEO of IFundWomen   Important Links: Follow Karen on: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3zSkFv5 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rGQ7tu LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3laVdNy Follow IFundWomen on: TikTok: https://bit.ly/3k83X4R Instagram: https://bit.ly/3D3esz1 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3zLWOxe LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3sAQ96w Sign up for IFundWomen's newsletter: https://bit.ly/3D7bZn2 Get your copy of the IFundWomen Method Playbook: https://bit.ly/381nSgg Check out Better Bar: Website: https://bit.ly/3NQ4XII  Instagram: https://bit.ly/3DDr14T 

How does a solo founder balance bringing rock icon Melissa Etheridge onto their advisory board, run a growing business, and raise a round of venture capital, all at the same time? This problem of how do I successfully raise VC while running my growing startup looms in the minds of all startup founders, especially solo-founders. Tune into this week's episode of the IFundWomen Show with Karen Cahn, as she gives Shira Yevin, founder of Gritty In Pink, a platform that connects music industry execs to freelance talent, some actionable steps she can take to get her raise done.    Host: Karen Cahn, Founder & CEO, IFundWomen Producer: Sofia Badalamenti, IFundWomen Editors: Swell Podcasting   Follow Karen on: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3zSkFv5 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rGQ7tu LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3laVdNy Follow IFundWomen on: TikTok: https://bit.ly/3k83X4R Instagram: https://bit.ly/3D3esz1 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3zLWOxe LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3sAQ96w Sign up for IFundWomen's newsletter: https://bit.ly/3D7bZn2 Get your copy of the IFundWomen Method Playbook: https://bit.ly/381nSgg Check out Gritty In Pink: Website: https://bit.ly/3IsV1kJ  Shira's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3qmZRtq 

In this episode of the IFundWomen Show with Karen Cahn, Tinia Pina, Founder & CEO of Re-Nuble, is looking for advice on how to socialize her mission and connect with Gen Z and Millennials on social media. Re-Nuble makes food scraps a compatible plant food for indoor growers, which reduces the need for chemical fertilizers that contribute to air and water pollution.    Tinia doesn't have any issues getting her B2B consumers to align with her mission, but she's having trouble tapping into the families who can benefit from Re-Nuble. Where are kids and their parents consuming content and getting ideas these days? Answer: TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Instagram Stories. TikTok has trained people to only want ‘edutainment' in bite-sized videos. Coach Karen suggests that instead of starting from scratch, Tinia should find the young people and influencers who are already on the platform and creating content about the environment and organic food.    Coach Karen gives Tinia a weekend homework assignment to claim the TikTok handle and start interacting with those people and studying the trends. Let's see how she makes food waste understandable, funny, and most importantly, shareable.    This episode was produced by Swell Podcasting & Sofia Badalamenti at IFundWomen Host: Karen Cahn, Founder & CEO of IFundWomen Music: “Street Dance Hip-Hop Party” by StereoNuts from Envato Elements   Important Links: Follow Karen on: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3zSkFv5 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rGQ7tu LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3laVdNy Follow IFundWomen on: TikTok: https://bit.ly/3k83X4R Instagram: https://bit.ly/3D3esz1 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3zLWOxe LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3sAQ96w Sign up for IFundWomen's newsletter: https://bit.ly/3D7bZn2 Get your copy of the IFundWomen Method Playbook: https://bit.ly/381nSgg Check out Re-Nuble: Website: https://bit.ly/3tdu0x7  Instagram: https://bit.ly/36nMSkg 

In this episode of the IFundWomen Show with Karen Cahn, Carina Glover, Founder of HerHeadquarters, tells us first hand the challenges she faced raising venture capital as a Black woman startup founder in the U.S. and how she is now crushing it. ICYMI: in 2021, just 2.1% of all VC dollars deployed in the United States went toward women-owned businesses, and just a fraction of a percent went toward women of color business owners.   Carina Glover came to the IFundWomen Show to get expert coaching on how to secure the enterprise partners of her dreams, and left with tactical, strategic steps on how to make her enterprise partnership dreams come true.   This episode was produced by Sofia Badalamenti at IFundWomen   Host: Karen Cahn, Founder & CEO of IFundWomen Music: “Street Dance Hip-Hop Party” by StereoNuts from Envato Elements   Important Links: Follow Karen on: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3zSkFv5 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rGQ7tu LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3laVdNy   Follow IFundWomen on: TikTok: https://bit.ly/3k83X4R Instagram: https://bit.ly/3D3esz1 Twitter: https://bit.ly/3zLWOxe LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3sAQ96w Sign up for IFundWomen's newsletter: https://bit.ly/3D7bZn2 Get your copy of the IFundWomen Method Playbook: https://bit.ly/381nSgg   Check out Her Headquarters: Website: https://herheadquarters.app/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herheadquarters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herheadquartersapp/

Sometimes when you feel like your business is plateauing, it's time to recycle that box you thought you were thinking outside of, and simply look at your data for growth opportunities.    In this episode of the IFundWomen Show with Karen Cahn, Alex West Steinman, Co-Founder & CEO of The Coven, needs inspiration on how to expand her digital platform and monetize globally. With two bustling physical spaces already rocking and a digital community platform with membership in the thousands, Alex needs advice on how to monetize outside of her entrepreneur community. This is where Coach Karen's brilliant mind comes in - she sees one thing Alex doesn't: the data goldmine that her existing customers have built for her. With the insights from this data, should The Coven pursue leadership and development training for corporations, or continue down the path of trying to monetize its membership base of entrepreneurs and freelancers? If we've learned anything from the last episode with Shauntavia Ward, it's that founders need to pick one thing and do it really well. Which direction will AWS choose to go in to maximize her revenue, and more importantly, her impact?   Follow IFundWomen on: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3D3esz1 LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3sAQ96w TikTok: https://bit.ly/3k83X4R Twitter: https://bit.ly/3zLWOxe Sign up for IFundWomen's newsletter: https://bit.ly/3D7bZn2 Get your copy of the IFundWomen Method Playbook: https://bit.ly/381nSgg Follow Karen on: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3zSkFv5 Facebook: https://bit.ly/3IuHY2F Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rGQ7tu LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3laVdNy Check out The Coven: https://www.thecoven.com/

This week we chat with Karen Cahn. Karen is the Founder & CEO of IFundWomen, the world's largest funding marketplace for women-owned businesses and the people who want to support them with access to capital, coaching, and connections all designed to launch and grow profitable, sustainable businesses. Since founding IFundWomen, thousands of women-owned companies, who started their businesses on the IFundWomen platform, have raised over $135M in early-stage capital and have created over 30,000 jobs helping to fuel the startup and small business economy. Named to Inc. Magazine's Top 100 Female Founders of 2020, and The City and State of New York's Most Responsible CEOs of 2020, Karen is a true pioneer in tech and media. Karen was an early Google Intrapreneur, spending 10 years leading sales teams in search, display, and video. Most notably, in 2006, Karen started the Branded Entertainment business at YouTube by making powerful and substantive connections between big, global brands and creators, resulting in the creation of the first native video ad experiences that helped creators make exponentially more money from their YouTube videos. Karen then went on to spend three years at Aol where she started Aol's female creative economy in video by funding and monetizing dozens of women-produced, premium-quality video series, resulting in Aol nabbing its first-ever Emmy nod. Follow us!Karen Cahn: @karencahniFundWomen: @iFundWomen and (and website here)iFundWomen Show Podcast: Apple Podcasts here and Spotify Podcasts hereDear Twentysomething: @deartwentysomething (and on Fireside here)

Show notes available at www.gloriachoupr.com/15 Listen closely: There are funding options for women!In this episode, Karen Cahn is joining me to talk about white privilege and the gender gap in startup funding.Karen Cahn is the Founder & CEO of IFundWomen, the go-to funding marketplace for women-owned businesses and the people who want to support them with access to capital, coaching, and connections all designed to launch and grow profitable, sustainable businesses. Since founding IFundWomen, thousands of women-owned companies, who started their businesses on the IFundWomen platform, have raised over $100M in early-stage capital and have created tens of thousands of jobs, helping to fuel the startup and small business economy.We discuss why hiring a coach to guide you through fundraising is crucial, the challenges that women of color have in the funding landscape, and the clear steps that you need to take to get started funding your business as a woman.If you are looking for a no BS and honest conversation about white privilege and sexism in the startup funding scene, this episode is for you. I would love to connect on Facebook or Instagram: www.instagram.com/gloriachoupr!Resources MentionedFollow Karen on Instagram: www.instagram.com/karencahnConnect with Karen on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-cahnFollow Karen on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karen.cahnVisit the IFundWomen website: https://ifundwomen.com/startup-coaching-plansAdditional ResourcesWatch the PR masterclass: http://gloriachoupr.com/masterclassGet the PR Starter Pack: http://www.prstarterpack.comJoin the Small Biz PR Pros FB group: http://www.getfeaturednow.com

2020 felt like the year that never ended. While every month in 2020 felt like three years condensed, 2021 just breezed by—we blinked, took a breath, and here we are, almost at the end of the year, planning for 2022. It only goes to show that life is so precious and short that you need to make the most of every moment, celebrate your wins, and take all your learning opportunities to heart. In this episode, we take the time to pause and reflect on the highs, the lows, and the lessons we've learned in 2021. We share how our professional and personal lives changed in 2021 and the lessons we learned from running multiple businesses. We also discuss the mission behind the Entreprenista League, describe the biggest blessing we received this year, and underscore the importance of listening to your brand's community. “Take the time to pause and celebrate the wins—even the small ones—because they all add up to larger ones.” - Stephanie Cartin This week's takeaways from Entreprenista: The lessons we learned from running multiple businesses Putting together a new mission statement and team for SocialFly Operating from the startup mindset and what helped Courtney stay patient throughout the year Courtney's advice on how much time you should give a business initiative before calling it off What Stephanie learned from launching the Entreprenista League community The mission behind the Entreprenista League Paying it forward to women entrepreneurs and the biggest blessing we've had this year Our Favorite Quotes: “The mentality you have when you start a business may not be the right mindset to get you where you want to go, and you might need to do different things to get to the next level.” - Courtney Spritzer “When you're implementing a new initiative, you have to give it time to work.” - Courtney Spritzer “You have to build an audience, brand evangelists, and ambassadors—people who genuinely want to follow and support or buy your product or service.” - Stephanie Cartin Help More Female Entrepreneurs & Leaders Through the IFundWomen Campaign We are thrilled to announce that our iFundWomen campaign is now live! We have supported so many women through Entreprenista, and we're excited to share this opportunity with you to support our campaign and continue to help women business owners and leaders. Our funding goal is $100,000 - which means that every dollar counts. The best part? We've created incredible rewards that will help you as part of our campaign! When you pledge to the iFundWomen Campaign, you'll receive: An exclusive Entreprenista League Membership rate Dedicated Instagram and website features to promote you and your business Interviews on the Entreprenista podcast and our new podcast that's launching in 2022 - Startups In Stilettos One-on-one sessions with Stephanie or Courtney ...and so much more Visit iFundWomen.com/Projects/Entreprenista to contribute any amount you feel comfortable with. Seriously. Every dollar, every share, and every mention on social media to your network counts and is beyond appreciated. Thank you for supporting us and women everywhere. If you're looking to take your business to the next level: Join our Entreprenista League community of women founders! You'll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our website and social channels, and MORE! Whether you're looking to scale your existing business and want to make the right connections, or you're thinking about finally taking the leap to launch your business, we're here to give you access to a community of women who will celebrate your every step, and with whom you can share the candid reality of building a business from scratch. Join the Entreprenista League today at entreprenista.com/join. We can't wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Say “Hello!” To DigiCards™  Are you ready to take your virtual team meetings to the next level? Are you tired of yelling “You're on mute!” at your computer screen and letting the important points you were trying to make get lost? If you're tired of leading unproductive, distraction-filled team meetings, then it's time for you to say “Hello!” to DigiCards. Each pack of virtual meeting cards include 20 color-coded professional cards designed to streamline your meeting communications while allowing each meeting to create an opportunity for collaboration and fun. Say “Goodbye!” to waving your arms, being ignored, and frantically typing in the chat. Start your next virtual meeting with DigiCards - the virtual meeting cards for entreprenistas. To grab your deck of DigiCards and bring fun, engagement, and collaboration back into your team meetings, visit www.hellodigicards.com. Use the coupon code: Entreprenista10 to receive 10% off your first order. Become An Entreprenista! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for female founders, by female founders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio | GooglePlay Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn and for more exclusive content, tips, and insight, join the Entreprenistas Facebook group and visit the SocialFly website.

2020 felt like the year that never ended. While every month in 2020 felt like three years condensed, 2021 just breezed by—we blinked, took a breath, and here we are, almost at the end of the year, planning for 2022. It only goes to show that life is so precious and short that you need to make the most of every moment, celebrate your wins, and take all your learning opportunities to heart. In this episode, we take the time to pause and reflect on the highs, the lows, and the lessons we've learned in 2021. We share how our professional and personal lives changed in 2021 and the lessons we learned from running multiple businesses. We also discuss the mission behind the Entreprenista League, describe the biggest blessing we received this year, and underscore the importance of listening to your brand's community. “Take the time to pause and celebrate the wins—even the small ones—because they all add up to larger ones.” - Stephanie Cartin This week's takeaways from Entreprenista: The lessons we learned from running multiple businessesPutting together a new mission statement and team for SocialFlyOperating from the startup mindset and what helped Courtney stay patient throughout the yearCourtney's advice on how much time you should give a business initiative before calling it offWhat Stephanie learned from launching the Entreprenista League communityThe mission behind the Entreprenista LeaguePaying it forward to women entrepreneurs and the biggest blessing we've had this year Our Favorite Quotes: “The mentality you have when you start a business may not be the right mindset to get you where you want to go, and you might need to do different things to get to the next level.” - Courtney Spritzer“When you're implementing a new initiative, you have to give it time to work.” - Courtney Spritzer“You have to build an audience, brand evangelists, and ambassadors—people who genuinely want to follow and support or buy your product or service.” - Stephanie Cartin Help More Female Entrepreneurs & Leaders Through the IFundWomen Campaign We are thrilled to announce that our iFundWomen campaign is now live! We have supported so many women through Entreprenista, and we're excited to share this opportunity with you to support our campaign and continue to help women business owners and leaders.  Our funding goal is $100,000 - which means that every dollar counts. The best part? We've created incredible rewards that will help you as part of our campaign!  When you pledge to the iFundWomen Campaign, you'll receive: An exclusive Entreprenista League Membership rateDedicated Instagram and website features to promote you and your businessInterviews on the Entreprenista podcast and our new podcast that's launching in 2022 - Startups In StilettosOne-on-one sessions with Stephanie or Courtney...and so much more Visit iFundWomen.com/Projects/Entreprenista to contribute any amount you feel comfortable with.  Seriously. Every dollar, every share, and every mention on social media to your network counts and is beyond appreciated. Thank you for supporting us and women everywhere. If you're looking to take your business to the next level: Join our Entreprenista League community of women founders! You'll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our website and social channels, and MORE! Whether you're looking to scale your existing bus...

Jamie Hess is a public relations expert, influencer, and fitness and wellness mentor who encourages women to seek help and accountability in the areas they need it most. Alongside her husband, Jamie created NYCFitFam, a platform where she shares her health and fitness knowledge with women worldwide. Being a public relations veteran with over 20 years of experience in the industry, Jamie worked as the Senior Vice President of the Narrative Group before focusing on her mission to empower women. Jamie joins us today to discuss why she believes in “the art of follow-up.” She explains how to show up for yourself and your brand's community and shares why her North Star is being of service to women. She describes what is needed to transform your side hustle into your full-time hustle and discusses how she empowers women to ask for help and accountability. Jamie also underscores why it's important for influencers to show more than just the good stuff on the gram and highlights the steps to consider when starting a community-based business. “Making a leap from corporate to pursue a side hustle is scary, but—done with a plan and a passion—it can lead you to a life beyond your wildest dreams.” - Jamie Hess This week's takeaways from Entreprenista: Jamie's early days in public relations and how she learned “the art of follow-up” Starting NYCFitFam and making the leap of faith from the corporate world to pursuing a side-hustle Her strategies for moving from a 9-to-5 to starting your own business The value of a multi-channel business and why you shouldn't put all your eggs in the influencer basket The first brands Jamie worked with when she became an influencer Jamie's advice for reaching out and pitching to an influencer Her podcast, Off the Gram, and building a community during a pandemic Her tips for starting and growing a podcast The mission behind Jamie's Big Ask program and the power of living life with support and accountability Why having a mission as the foundation of your business is crucial How Jamie finds new people to be members of her coaching program The value of having an executive coach Why she doesn't look at foibles as mistakes and what it means to lead with happiness Jamie's favorite workout routines and her advice for sticking to an exercise habit Resources Mentioned: Planoly Our Favorite Quotes: “It's important to have a North Star and approach your business from a place of mission.” - Jamie Hess “You want to be an influencer who wants to show the good stuff, but also what's real.” - Jamie Hess “Sitting in the fear of making a mistake is worse than walking through the fire.” - Jamie Hess Connect with Jamie Hess: The Big Ask Method NYCFitFam Off the Gram Podcast NYCFitFam on Instagram NYCFitFam on Twitter NYCFitFam on YouTube Off the Gram Instagram Jamie Hess on LinkedIn Help More Female Entrepreneurs & Leaders Through the IFundWomen Campaign We are thrilled to announce that our iFundWomen campaign is now live! We have supported so many women through Entreprenista, and we're excited to share this opportunity with you to support our campaign and continue to help women business owners and leaders. Our funding goal is $100,000 - which means that every dollar counts. The best part? We've created incredible rewards that will help you as part of our campaign! When you pledge to the iFundWomen Campaign, you'll receive: An exclusive Entreprenista League Membership rate Dedicated Instagram and website features to promote you and your business Interviews on the Entreprenista podcast and our new podcast that's launching in 2022 - Startups In Stilettos One-on-one sessions with Stephanie or Courtney ...and so much more Visit iFundWomen.com/Projects/Entreprenista to contribute any amount you feel comfortable with. Seriously. Every dollar, every share, and every mention on social media to your network counts and is beyond appreciated. Thank you for supporting us and women everywhere. If you're looking to take your business to the next level: Join our Entreprenista League community of women founders! You'll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our website and social channels, and MORE! Whether you're looking to scale your existing business and want to make the right connections, or you're thinking about finally taking the leap to launch your business, we're here to give you access to a community of women who will celebrate your every step, and with whom you can share the candid reality of building a business from scratch. Join the Entreprenista League today at entreprenista.com/join. We can't wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Say “Hello!” To DigiCards™  Are you ready to take your virtual team meetings to the next level? Are you tired of yelling “You're on mute!” at your computer screen and letting the important points you were trying to make get lost? If you're tired of leading unproductive, distraction-filled team meetings, then it's time for you to say “Hello!” to DigiCards. Each pack of virtual meeting cards include 20 color-coded professional cards designed to streamline your meeting communications while allowing each meeting to create an opportunity for collaboration and fun. Say “Goodbye!” to waving your arms, being ignored, and frantically typing in the chat. Start your next virtual meeting with DigiCards - the virtual meeting cards for entreprenistas. To grab your deck of DigiCards and bring fun, engagement, and collaboration back into your team meetings, visit www.hellodigicards.com. Use the coupon code: Entreprenista10 to receive 10% off your first order. Become An Entreprenista! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for female founders, by female founders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio | GooglePlay Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn and for more exclusive content, tips, and insight, join the Entreprenistas Facebook group and visit the SocialFly website.

Jamie Hess is a public relations expert, influencer, and fitness and wellness mentor who encourages women to seek help and accountability in the areas they need it most. Alongside her husband, Jamie created NYCFitFam, a platform where she shares her health and fitness knowledge with women worldwide. Being a public relations veteran with over 20 years of experience in the industry, Jamie worked as the Senior Vice President of the Narrative Group before focusing on her mission to empower women. Jamie joins us today to discuss why she believes in “the art of follow-up.” She explains how to show up for yourself and your brand's community and shares why her North Star is being of service to women. She describes what is needed to transform your side hustle into your full-time hustle and discusses how she empowers women to ask for help and accountability. Jamie also underscores why it's important for influencers to show more than just the good stuff on the gram and highlights the steps to consider when starting a community-based business. “Making a leap from corporate to pursue a side hustle is scary, but—done with a plan and a passion—it can lead you to a life beyond your wildest dreams.” - Jamie Hess This week's takeaways from Entreprenista: Jamie's early days in public relations and how she learned “the art of follow-up”Starting NYCFitFam and making the leap of faith from the corporate world to pursuing a side-hustleHer strategies for moving from a 9-to-5 to starting your own businessThe value of a multi-channel business and why you shouldn't put all your eggs in the influencer basketThe first brands Jamie worked with when she became an influencerJamie's advice for reaching out and pitching to an influencerHer podcast, Off the Gram, and building a community during a pandemicHer tips for starting and growing a podcastThe mission behind Jamie's Big Ask program and the power of living life with support and accountabilityWhy having a mission as the foundation of your business is crucialHow Jamie finds new people to be members of her coaching programThe value of having an executive coachWhy she doesn't look at foibles as mistakes and what it means to lead with happinessJamie's favorite workout routines and her advice for sticking to an exercise habit Resources Mentioned: Planoly Our Favorite Quotes: “It's important to have a North Star and approach your business from a place of mission.” - Jamie Hess“You want to be an influencer who wants to show the good stuff, but also what's real.” - Jamie Hess“Sitting in the fear of making a mistake is worse than walking through the fire.” - Jamie Hess Connect with Jamie Hess: The Big Ask MethodNYCFitFamOff the Gram PodcastNYCFitFam on InstagramNYCFitFam on TwitterNYCFitFam on YouTubeOff the Gram InstagramJamie Hess on LinkedIn Help More Female Entrepreneurs & Leaders Through the IFundWomen Campaign We are thrilled to announce that our iFundWomen campaign is now live! We have supported so many women through Entreprenista, and we're excited to share this opportunity with you to support our campaign and continue to help women business owners and leaders.  Our funding goal is $100,000 - which means that every dollar counts. The best part? We've created incredible rewards that will help you as part of our campaign!  When you pledge to the iFundWomen Campaign, you'll receive: An exclusive Entreprenista League Membership rateDedicated Instagram and website features to promote you and your businessInterviews on the Entreprenista podcast and our new podcast that's launching in 2022 - Startups In StilettosO...

Nikki Arensman is an entrepreneur, brand designer, and strategist. She was formerly the CEO and Co-founder of the women's activewear company, Jiva Activewear. When she sold the company in 2017, Nikki transformed her talent and passion for branding into her own brand marketing agency, Nikki Arensman LLC. Through her business, she equips women entrepreneurs with the tools they need to turn what they're passionate about into a profitable business and a beautiful brand. Nikki joins us today to explain how to build a thriving business through killer branding. She shares why it's important to begin right after you come up with a business idea and discusses the value of playing to your strengths when building a company. She describes the process of selling a company as well as how she discovered her passion for building brands. Nikki also underscores the role of mastering communication around a brand's mission and offers advice for building a binge-worthy brand. “Brand strategy allows you to present to your community, audience, and customers what they need and desire before they even know they need it.” - Nikki Arensman This week's takeaways from Entreprenista: The power of communities, groups, and networks The evolution of Nikki's first business, Jiva, and how it led her to found her current business The lessons Nikki learned from starting her first company The process Nikki underwent to sell her business How Nikki discovered her passion for brand building and strategy What it's like to work with a brand marketing agency The different branding services and strategies Nikki offers through her agency How to build a community of your brand's supporters The biggest struggles and achievements of Nikki's Entreprenista journey The importance of trying new things and opening up to risk How Nikki kept moving forward in the early days of her business despite rejections and hard times Why you don't need a big team or a huge budget to make a business work Resources Mentioned: Canva Squarespace Book: Everything Is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo Our Favorite Quotes: “Brand strategy and brand design impact how businesses grow and how they get themselves out there.” - Nikki Arensman “Brand's identity is showing up with your best foot forward; it's dressing the part for what you want to do in this world.” - Nikki Arensman “When it comes to selling your business or exit plan, have patience, don't be in a rush, make smart decisions, and find other people who have sold businesses before.” - Nikki Arensman Connect with Nikki Arensman: Nikki Arensman Website Podcast: The Business of Branding Nikki Arensman LLC on LinkedIn Nikki Arensman on LinkedIn Nikki Arensman on Instagram Nikki Arensman on Facebook Nikki Arensman on Pinterest Help More Female Entrepreneurs & Leaders Through the IFundWomen Campaign We are thrilled to announce that our iFundWomen campaign is now live! We have supported so many women through Entreprenista, and we're excited to share this opportunity with you to support our campaign and continue to help women business owners and leaders. Our funding goal is $100,000 - which means that every dollar counts. The best part? We've created incredible rewards that will help you as part of our campaign! When you pledge to the iFundWomen Campaign, you'll receive: An exclusive Entreprenista League Membership rate Dedicated Instagram and website features to promote you and your business Interviews on the Entreprenista podcast and our new podcast that's launching in 2022 - Startups In Stilettos One-on-one sessions with Stephanie or Courtney ...and so much more Visit iFundWomen.com/Projects/Entreprenista to contribute any amount you feel comfortable with. Seriously. Every dollar, every share, and every mention on social media to your network counts and is beyond appreciated. Thank you for supporting us and women everywhere. If you're looking to take your business to the next level: Join our Entreprenista League community of women founders! You'll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our website and social channels, and MORE! Whether you're looking to scale your existing business and want to make the right connections, or you're thinking about finally taking the leap to launch your business, we're here to give you access to a community of women who will celebrate your every step, and with whom you can share the candid reality of building a business from scratch. Join the Entreprenista League today at entreprenista.com/join. We can't wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Say “Hello!” To DigiCards™  Are you ready to take your virtual team meetings to the next level? Are you tired of yelling “You're on mute!” at your computer screen and letting the important points you were trying to make get lost? If you're tired of leading unproductive, distraction-filled team meetings, then it's time for you to say “Hello!” to DigiCards. Each pack of virtual meeting cards include 20 color-coded professional cards designed to streamline your meeting communications while allowing each meeting to create an opportunity for collaboration and fun. Say “Goodbye!” to waving your arms, being ignored, and frantically typing in the chat. Start your next virtual meeting with DigiCards - the virtual meeting cards for entreprenistas. To grab your deck of DigiCards and bring fun, engagement, and collaboration back into your team meetings, visit www.hellodigicards.com. Use the coupon code: Entreprenista10 to receive 10% off your first order. Become An Entreprenista! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for female founders, by female founders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio | GooglePlay Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn and for more exclusive content, tips, and insight, join the Entreprenistas Facebook group and visit the SocialFly website.

Nikki Arensman is an entrepreneur, brand designer, and strategist. She was formerly the CEO and Co-founder of the women's activewear company, Jiva Activewear. When she sold the company in 2017, Nikki transformed her talent and passion for branding into her own brand marketing agency, Nikki Arensman LLC. Through her business, she equips women entrepreneurs with the tools they need to turn what they're passionate about into a profitable business and a beautiful brand. Nikki joins us today to explain how to build a thriving business through killer branding. She shares why it's important to begin right after you come up with a business idea and discusses the value of playing to your strengths when building a company. She describes the process of selling a company as well as how she discovered her passion for building brands. Nikki also underscores the role of mastering communication around a brand's mission and offers advice for building a binge-worthy brand. “Brand strategy allows you to present to your community, audience, and customers what they need and desire before they even know they need it.” - Nikki Arensman This week's takeaways from Entreprenista: The power of communities, groups, and networksThe evolution of Nikki's first business, Jiva, and how it led her to found her current businessThe lessons Nikki learned from starting her first companyThe process Nikki underwent to sell her businessHow Nikki discovered her passion for brand building and strategyWhat it's like to work with a brand marketing agencyThe different branding services and strategies Nikki offers through her agencyHow to build a community of your brand's supportersThe biggest struggles and achievements of Nikki's Entreprenista journeyThe importance of trying new things and opening up to riskHow Nikki kept moving forward in the early days of her business despite rejections and hard timesWhy you don't need a big team or a huge budget to make a business work Resources Mentioned: CanvaSquarespaceBook: Everything Is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo Our Favorite Quotes: “Brand strategy and brand design impact how businesses grow and how they get themselves out there.” - Nikki Arensman“Brand's identity is showing up with your best foot forward; it's dressing the part for what you want to do in this world.” - Nikki Arensman“When it comes to selling your business or exit plan, have patience, don't be in a rush, make smart decisions, and find other people who have sold businesses before.” - Nikki Arensman Connect with Nikki Arensman: Nikki Arensman WebsitePodcast: The Business of BrandingNikki Arensman LLC on LinkedInNikki Arensman on LinkedInNikki Arensman on InstagramNikki Arensman on FacebookNikki Arensman on Pinterest Help More Female Entrepreneurs & Leaders Through the IFundWomen Campaign We are thrilled to announce that our iFundWomen campaign is now live! We have supported so many women through Entreprenista, and we're excited to share this opportunity with you to support our campaign and continue to help women business owners and leaders.  Our funding goal is $100,000 - which means that every dollar counts. The best part? We've created incredible rewards that will help you as part of our campaign!  When you pledge to the iFundWomen Campaign, you'll receive: An exclusive Entreprenista League Membership rateDedicated Instagram and website features to promote you and your businessInterviews on the Entreprenista podcast and our new podcast that's launching in 2022 - Startups In StilettosOne-on-one sessions with Stephanie or Courtney...and so much more

Madeline Fraser is the CEO and Founder of Gemist, the first mobile app to allow users to design jewelry and try it on at home before purchasing it. Having grown problem-solving tech startups in the past, Madeline founded Gemist to turn the custom jewelry process into something personal and modern for consumers. Before creating Gemist, Madeline served as the CMO and Co-founder of the tech companies, ZOOM Interiors and Hutch. She received her Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Interior Design, and Architecture at George Washington University in 2014. Madeline joins us today to share her advice on weathering the fundraising process. She discusses the lessons she learned from co-founding her previous two companies and describes what it was like to pitch in Shark Tank. She explains how the founder of Tinder became her mentor and why failures turn us into stronger business owners. She also outlines how venture capitalists invest during the pandemic and underscores the importance of building a network with other founders. “Fundraising is networking and tapping into the founder network.” - Madeline Fraser This week's takeaways from Entreprenista: Madeline's background as an Entreprenista and how she turned her passion for design into a business Her experience collaborating with the CEO of Tinder What it means to found a company and Gemist's backstory How mistakes and failure help us become stronger people and business owners Figuring out your brand's point of difference and making a splash in the market Turning an idea into a brand and the steps Madeline took toward launching Gemist Madeline's tips for navigating the fundraising process The value of creating a network with other founders Madeline's strategies for starting the fundraising process and keeping track of her network The challenges of fundraising during the COVID-19 pandemic How venture capitalists have shifted their investing mindset during the pandemic Being your own cheerleader and the role of self-care in the fundraising process Resources Mentioned: Streak Slack Our Favorite Quotes: “Fail fast, fix fast, and learn fast.” - Madeline Fraser “Understanding consumer behavior and making things easier is everything for the digital consumer in a tech world.” - Madeline Fraser “Sometimes, the best thing you can walk away with is a new connection and a new introduction, so keep talking to 10 people a day when you're in the thick of fundraising.” - Madeline Fraser Connect with Madeline Fraser: Gemist Gemist on LinkedIn Gemist on Instagram Gemist on Facebook Madeline Fraser on LinkedIn Madeline Fraser on Instagram Help More Female Entrepreneurs & Leaders Through the IFundWomen Campaign We are thrilled to announce that our iFundWomen campaign is now live! We have supported so many women through Entreprenista, and we're excited to share this opportunity with you to support our campaign and continue to help women business owners and leaders. Our funding goal is $100,000 - which means that every dollar counts. The best part? We've created incredible rewards that will help you as part of our campaign! When you pledge to the iFundWomen Campaign, you'll receive: An exclusive Entreprenista League Membership rate Dedicated Instagram and website features to promote you and your business Interviews on the Entreprenista podcast and our new podcast that's launching in 2022 - Startups In Stilettos One-on-one sessions with Stephanie or Courtney ...and so much more Visit iFundWomen.com/Projects/Entreprenista to contribute any amount you feel comfortable with. Seriously. Every dollar, every share, and every mention on social media to your network counts and is beyond appreciated. Thank you for supporting us and women everywhere. 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You'll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our website and social channels, and MORE! Whether you're looking to scale your existing business and want to make the right connections, or you're thinking about finally taking the leap to launch your business, we're here to give you access to a community of women who will celebrate your every step, and with whom you can share the candid reality of building a business from scratch. Join the Entreprenista League today at entreprenista.com/join. We can't wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Become An Entreprenista! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for female founders, by female founders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio | GooglePlay Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn and for more exclusive content, tips, and insight, join the Entreprenistas Facebook group and visit the SocialFly website.

Madeline Fraser is the CEO and Founder of Gemist, the first mobile app to allow users to design jewelry and try it on at home before purchasing it. Having grown problem-solving tech startups in the past, Madeline founded Gemist to turn the custom jewelry process into something personal and modern for consumers. Before creating Gemist, Madeline served as the CMO and Co-founder of the tech companies, ZOOM Interiors and Hutch. She received her Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Interior Design, and Architecture at George Washington University in 2014. Madeline joins us today to share her advice on weathering the fundraising process. She discusses the lessons she learned from co-founding her previous two companies and describes what it was like to pitch in Shark Tank. She explains how the founder of Tinder became her mentor and why failures turn us into stronger business owners. She also outlines how venture capitalists invest during the pandemic and underscores the importance of building a network with other founders. “Fundraising is networking and tapping into the founder network.” - Madeline Fraser This week's takeaways from Entreprenista: Madeline's background as an Entreprenista and how she turned her passion for design into a businessHer experience collaborating with the CEO of TinderWhat it means to found a company and Gemist's backstoryHow mistakes and failure help us become stronger people and business ownersFiguring out your brand's point of difference and making a splash in the marketTurning an idea into a brand and the steps Madeline took toward launching GemistMadeline's tips for navigating the fundraising processThe value of creating a network with other foundersMadeline's strategies for starting the fundraising process and keeping track of her networkThe challenges of fundraising during the COVID-19 pandemicHow venture capitalists have shifted their investing mindset during the pandemicBeing your own cheerleader and the role of self-care in the fundraising process Resources Mentioned: StreakSlack Our Favorite Quotes: “Fail fast, fix fast, and learn fast.” - Madeline Fraser“Understanding consumer behavior and making things easier is everything for the digital consumer in a tech world.” - Madeline Fraser“Sometimes, the best thing you can walk away with is a new connection and a new introduction, so keep talking to 10 people a day when you're in the thick of fundraising.” - Madeline Fraser Connect with Madeline Fraser: GemistGemist on LinkedInGemist on InstagramGemist on FacebookMadeline Fraser on LinkedInMadeline Fraser on Instagram Help More Female Entrepreneurs & Leaders Through the IFundWomen Campaign We are thrilled to announce that our iFundWomen campaign is now live! We have supported so many women through Entreprenista, and we're excited to share this opportunity with you to support our campaign and continue to help women business owners and leaders.  Our funding goal is $100,000 - which means that every dollar counts. The best part? We've created incredible rewards that will help you as part of our campaign!  When you pledge to the iFundWomen Campaign, you'll receive: An exclusive Entreprenista League Membership rateDedicated Instagram and website features to promote you and your businessInterviews on the Entreprenista podcast and our new podcast that's launching in 2022 - Startups In StilettosOne-on-one sessions with Stephanie or Courtney...and so much more Visit iFundWomen.com/Projects/Entreprenista to contribute any amount you feel comfortable with. 

Sandra Abdallah-Kohn is the CEO of MAM Baby, an organization dedicated to providing babies with the best start in life while making parents' lives easier. Sandy brings more than 20 years of senior management expertise from working with several brands prior to MAM Baby. One of these brands is L'Oreal, where she worked for almost 15 years and served as Vice President for Business Development and Ecommerce and Multi-Channel before moving on to become the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Centric Brands in 2018. Sandy joins us today to discuss how MAM Baby is leading the baby category revolution by making the consumer journey easier. She explains how MAM Baby is striving to give the category a “makeover” and build a community around their products. She shares why she trusts intuition in business and what it's like to navigate the day-to-day of a CEO. She also reveals three ways to shift your organization's culture for the better and her advice on breaking into a consumer product category for the first time. “The number one source of information for moms is other moms. It requires a grassroots approach, and connecting authentically can refer your products to other moms.” - Sandra Abdallah-Kohn This week's takeaways from Entreprenista: Sandy's career journey, from selling a cigarette brand and working at L'Oreal to becoming the CEO of MAM Baby Why Sandy focused on people and culture on her first few days as the CEO of MAM Baby What surprised Sandy about the baby category What she learned from working at L'Oreal about being authentic at the workplace Sandy's advice on changing the culture of an organization The value of a grassroots marketing approach and building brand love Why Sandy dislikes the CEO title How Sandy evaluates job applicants to see if they're a culture fit MAM Baby's “Path to Parenthood” campaign The rigorous process MAM Baby products go under to ensure safety and quality MAM Baby's market research efforts and how to break into a new consumer product category The power of “word-of-mom” and Sandy's insight on reaching out and connecting with mom consumers Why mom influencers on social media are powerful for marketing efforts The reason Sandy believes in work/life “flow” and not “balance” Building trust and connection with your team while working remotely What being an Entreprenista means for Sandy Our Favorite Quotes: “The baby category needs a remodel. It's hard for a mom to figure out what she needs, and we need to help her decide better.” - Sandra Abdallah-Kohn “It takes every person to drive change; you need to articulate the mission of the organization and lead by example.” - Sandra Abdallah-Kohn “The future of ads is influencer content—it's so much more authentic.” - Sandra Abdallah-Kohn Connect with Sandra Abdallah-Kohn: MAM Baby MAM Baby on LinkedIn MAM Baby on Instagram MAM Baby on Facebook MAM Baby on YouTube Sandra Abdallah-Kohn on LinkedIn Help More Female Entrepreneurs & Leaders Through the IFundWomen Campaign We are thrilled to announce that our iFundWomen campaign is now live! We have supported so many women through Entreprenista, and we're excited to share this opportunity with you to support our campaign and continue to help women business owners and leaders. Our funding goal is $100,000 - which means that every dollar counts. The best part? We've created incredible rewards that will help you as part of our campaign! When you pledge to the iFundWomen Campaign, you'll receive: An exclusive Entreprenista League Membership rate Dedicated Instagram and website features to promote you and your business Interviews on the Entreprenista podcast and our new podcast that's launching in 2022 - Startups In Stilettos One-on-one sessions with Stephanie or Courtney ...and so much more Visit iFundWomen.com/Projects/Entreprenista to contribute any amount you feel comfortable with. Seriously. Every dollar, every share, and every mention on social media to your network counts and is beyond appreciated. Thank you for supporting us and women everywhere. Today's episode is brought to you by: ANISA Beauty Brushes ANISA Beauty understands that what touches your skin matters. ANISA designs each brush through cruelty-free, vegan and sustainably responsible practices to elevate your skincare and makeup routines from hands-on to hands-free. The innovative design of these skin care and makeup brushes offer versatile application and fiber flexibility to achieve a great look - each and every time. Head over to ANISABeauty.com and use the code Entreprenista50 at checkout to unlock the power of self-expression today. Entreprenista has also teamed up with ANISA Beauty for an exciting giveaway! Enter to win the entire ANISA beauty collection and an Entreprenista League one-year membership! Visit Entreprenista.com/ANISABeauty to enter by December 15. Good luck! If you're looking to take your business to the next level: Join our Entreprenista League community of women founders! You'll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our website and social channels, and MORE! Whether you're looking to scale your existing business and want to make the right connections, or you're thinking about finally taking the leap to launch your business, we're here to give you access to a community of women who will celebrate your every step, and with whom you can share the candid reality of building a business from scratch. Join the Entreprenista League today at entreprenista.com/join. We can't wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Become An Entreprenista! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for female founders, by female founders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio | GooglePlay Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn and for more exclusive content, tips, and insight, join the Entreprenistas Facebook group and visit the SocialFly website.

Sandra Abdallah-Kohn is the CEO of MAM Baby, an organization dedicated to providing babies with the best start in life while making parents' lives easier. Sandy brings more than 20 years of senior management expertise from working with several brands prior to MAM Baby. One of these brands is L'Oreal, where she worked for almost 15 years and served as Vice President for Business Development and Ecommerce and Multi-Channel before moving on to become the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Centric Brands in 2018. Sandy joins us today to discuss how MAM Baby is leading the baby category revolution by making the consumer journey easier. She explains how MAM Baby is striving to give the category a “makeover” and build a community around their products. She shares why she trusts intuition in business and what it's like to navigate the day-to-day of a CEO. She also reveals three ways to shift your organization's culture for the better and her advice on breaking into a consumer product category for the first time. “The number one source of information for moms is other moms. It requires a grassroots approach, and connecting authentically can refer your products to other moms.” - Sandra Abdallah-Kohn This week's takeaways from Entreprenista: Sandy's career journey, from selling a cigarette brand and working at L'Oreal to becoming the CEO of MAM BabyWhy Sandy focused on people and culture on her first few days as the CEO of MAM BabyWhat surprised Sandy about the baby categoryWhat she learned from working at L'Oreal about being authentic at the workplaceSandy's advice on changing the culture of an organizationThe value of a grassroots marketing approach and building brand loveWhy Sandy dislikes the CEO titleHow Sandy evaluates job applicants to see if they're a culture fitMAM Baby's “Path to Parenthood” campaignThe rigorous process MAM Baby products go under to ensure safety and qualityMAM Baby's market research efforts and how to break into a new consumer product categoryThe power of “word-of-mom” and Sandy's insight on reaching out and connecting with mom consumersWhy mom influencers on social media are powerful for marketing effortsThe reason Sandy believes in work/life “flow” and not “balance”Building trust and connection with your team while working remotelyWhat being an Entreprenista means for Sandy Our Favorite Quotes: “The baby category needs a remodel. It's hard for a mom to figure out what she needs, and we need to help her decide better.” - Sandra Abdallah-Kohn“It takes every person to drive change; you need to articulate the mission of the organization and lead by example.” - Sandra Abdallah-Kohn“The future of ads is influencer content—it's so much more authentic.” - Sandra Abdallah-Kohn Connect with Sandra Abdallah-Kohn: MAM BabyMAM Baby on LinkedInMAM Baby on InstagramMAM Baby on FacebookMAM Baby on YouTubeSandra Abdallah-Kohn on LinkedIn Help More Female Entrepreneurs & Leaders Through the IFundWomen Campaign We are thrilled to announce that our iFundWomen campaign is now live! We have supported so many women through Entreprenista, and we're excited to share this opportunity with you to support our campaign and continue to help women business owners and leaders.  Our funding goal is $100,000 - which means that every dollar counts. The best part? We've created incredible rewards that will help you as part of our campaign!  When you pledge to the iFundWomen Campaign, you'll receive: An exclusive Entreprenista League Membership rateDedicated Instagram and website features to promote you and your businessInterviews on the Entreprenista podcast and our new podcast that's l...

Tiffany Dufu is the Founder and CEO of The Cru, an organization of women helping each other thrive. Listed among Entrepreneur's 100 Powerful Women and Fast Company's League of Extraordinary Women, Tiffany is fiercely committed to empowering women and girls. In addition to raising roughly $20 million for the advancement of women, she has helped found a girls' middle school, headed a national womens' leadership organization, and served as the Chief Leadership Officer at Levo, a social good tech startup that elevates women in the workforce. At The Cru, Tiffany helps a diverse group of mid-level and senior professionals find their inspiration, accountability partners, and community. Tiffany joins us today to discuss how The Cru is empowering Entreprenistas by helping them find their support network. She explains how she and her team are harnessing the ingenuity and creativity of women and girls for the benefit of everyone. She divulges why she's obsessed with understanding what matters most to women. Tiffany also highlights how the power of positive affirmation can fuel your life's work and shares the lessons she learned from positioning herself as a thought leader. “Your Entreprenista journey is never a solo journey; it's a team sport.” - Tiffany Dufu This week's takeaways from Entreprenista: Tiffany's background and her journey to founding The Cru How to turn an idea and mission into a business How Tiffany's personal experiences shaped her life's purpose to empower women and children The power of positive affirmations and naming the voices in our heads Identifying the profile of someone who can guide you through the fundraising process How Tiffany is building her team at The Cru Best practices for remotely managing a team How Tiffany conducts Zoom interviews and the questions she asks job applicants The biggest challenges Tiffany met in launching The Cru The lessons she learned from going through the fundraising process The role of storytelling in the fundraising process How to evaluate a support group's efficacy Resources Mentioned: Black Women Talk Tech Donut Podcast: The Pitch Book: Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist by Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson Our Favorite Quotes: “If you want something you've never had before, you'll have to do something you've never done before.” - Tiffany Dufu “It's the consistency of your message, the source of your message, and your commitment to your message that allow people to recognize your authenticity.” - Tiffany Dufu “Start with what matters to you. The source of your purpose and power is what will allow you to withstand all the challenges that come with entrepreneurship.” - Tiffany Dufu Connect with Tiffany Dufu: Tiffany Dufu Website The Cru The Cru on LinkedIn The Cru on Instagram The Cru on Facebook The Cru on Twitter Tiffany Dufu on LinkedIn Tiffany Dufu on Instagram Tiffany Dufu on Facebook Tiffany Dufu on Twitter Help More Female Entrepreneurs & Leaders Through the IFundWomen Campaign We are thrilled to announce that our iFundWomen campaign is now live! We have supported so many women through Entreprenista, and we're excited to share this opportunity with you to support our campaign and continue to help women business owners and leaders. Our funding goal is $100,000 - which means that every dollar counts. The best part? We've created incredible rewards that will help you as part of our campaign! When you pledge to the iFundWomen Campaign, you'll receive: An exclusive Entreprenista League Membership rate Dedicated Instagram and website features to promote you and your business Interviews on the Entreprenista podcast and our new podcast that's launching in 2022 - Startups In Stilettos One-on-one sessions with Stephanie or Courtney ...and so much more Visit iFundWomen.com/Projects/Entreprenista to contribute any amount you feel comfortable with. Seriously. Every dollar, every share, and every mention on social media to your network counts and is beyond appreciated. Thank you for supporting us and women everywhere. Today's episode is brought to you by: ANISA Beauty Brushes ANISA Beauty understands that what touches your skin matters. ANISA designs each brush through cruelty-free, vegan and sustainably responsible practices to elevate your skincare and makeup routines from hands-on to hands-free. The innovative design of these skin care and makeup brushes offer versatile application and fiber flexibility to achieve a great look - each and every time. Head over to ANISABeauty.com and use the code Entreprenista50 at checkout to unlock the power of self-expression today. Entreprenista has also teamed up with ANISA Beauty for an exciting giveaway! Enter to win the entire ANISA beauty collection and an Entreprenista League one-year membership! Visit Entreprenista.com/ANISABeauty to enter by December 15. Good luck! If you're looking to take your business to the next level: Join our Entreprenista League community of women founders! You'll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our website and social channels, and MORE! Whether you're looking to scale your existing business and want to make the right connections, or you're thinking about finally taking the leap to launch your business, we're here to give you access to a community of women who will celebrate your every step, and with whom you can share the candid reality of building a business from scratch. Join the Entreprenista League today at entreprenista.com/join. We can't wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Become An Entreprenista! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for female founders, by female founders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio | GooglePlay Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn and for more exclusive content, tips, and insight, join the Entreprenistas Facebook group and visit the SocialFly website.

Tiffany Dufu is the Founder and CEO of The Cru, an organization of women helping each other thrive. Listed among Entrepreneur's 100 Powerful Women and Fast Company's League of Extraordinary Women, Tiffany is fiercely committed to empowering women and girls. In addition to raising roughly $20 million for the advancement of women, she has helped found a girls' middle school, headed a national womens' leadership organization, and served as the Chief Leadership Officer at Levo, a social good tech startup that elevates women in the workforce. At The Cru, Tiffany helps a diverse group of mid-level and senior professionals find their inspiration, accountability partners, and community. Tiffany joins us today to discuss how The Cru is empowering Entreprenistas by helping them find their support network. She explains how she and her team are harnessing the ingenuity and creativity of women and girls for the benefit of everyone. She divulges why she's obsessed with understanding what matters most to women. Tiffany also highlights how the power of positive affirmation can fuel your life's work and shares the lessons she learned from positioning herself as a thought leader. “Your Entreprenista journey is never a solo journey; it's a team sport.” - Tiffany Dufu This week's takeaways from Entreprenista: Tiffany's background and her journey to founding The CruHow to turn an idea and mission into a businessHow Tiffany's personal experiences shaped her life's purpose to empower women and childrenThe power of positive affirmations and naming the voices in our headsIdentifying the profile of someone who can guide you through the fundraising processHow Tiffany is building her team at The CruBest practices for remotely managing a teamHow Tiffany conducts Zoom interviews and the questions she asks job applicantsThe biggest challenges Tiffany met in launching The CruThe lessons she learned from going through the fundraising processThe role of storytelling in the fundraising processHow to evaluate a support group's efficacy Resources Mentioned: Black Women Talk TechDonutPodcast: The PitchBook: Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist by Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson Our Favorite Quotes: “If you want something you've never had before, you'll have to do something you've never done before.” - Tiffany Dufu“It's the consistency of your message, the source of your message, and your commitment to your message that allow people to recognize your authenticity.” - Tiffany Dufu“Start with what matters to you. The source of your purpose and power is what will allow you to withstand all the challenges that come with entrepreneurship.” - Tiffany Dufu Connect with Tiffany Dufu: Tiffany Dufu WebsiteThe CruThe Cru on LinkedInThe Cru on InstagramThe Cru on FacebookThe Cru on TwitterTiffany Dufu on LinkedInTiffany Dufu on InstagramTiffany Dufu on FacebookTiffany Dufu on Twitter Help More Female Entrepreneurs & Leaders Through the IFundWomen Campaign We are thrilled to announce that our iFundWomen campaign is now live! We have supported so many women through Entreprenista, and we're excited to share this opportunity with you to support our campaign and continue to help women business owners and leaders.  Our funding goal is $100,000 - which means that every dollar counts. The best part? We've created incredible rewards that will help you as part of our campaign!  When you pledge to the iFundWomen Campaign, you'll receive: An exclusive Entreprenista League Membership rateDedicated Instagram and website features to promote you and your businessInt...

Anisa Telwar Kaicker is the CEO and Founder of Anisa International, Inc., the only woman-owned brush manufacturer in the world. In 2019, Anisa—driven by her belief that all people have the right to look and feel beautiful—launched the ANISA Beauty line of innovative and sustainable beauty and skincare tools. In addition to her work as CEO, Anisa is a passionate advocate of social justice. Through her Anisa Advocacy program, she and her team support organizations at the forefront of challenging racial inequality. Anisa joins us today to discuss finding the competitive advantage that sets your brand apart. She explains how she has navigated her business through unforeseen circumstances and describes what it takes to run a manufacturing company. She shares her tips on using makeup and skincare brushes.  Anisa also highlights the role of influencers in the beauty industry and underscores her company's dedication to women empowerment, gender equality, and social justice. “For us to succeed, we have to be original and create something that doesn't exist.” - Anisa Telwar Kaicker This week's takeaways from Entreprenista: The spark that led Anisa to start her own company What her mother taught her about business strategy What running a manufacturing company is like for Anisa The role of quality and transparency in a manufacturing company The importance of having contracts and agreements between business partners Launching the ANISA Beauty brand and how it strives to make a difference in the world The role of influencers in building a beauty brand How Anisa divides her time between managing her brand and handling operations What Anisa learned about launching a direct-to-consumer brand How a “grassroots” entrepreneur is different from a venture capitalist Anisa's philanthropic work Why recognizing what you bring to the table and celebrating your wins are important What being an Entreprenista means to Anisa Resources Mentioned: Canva Our Favorite Quotes: “You have to prepare for the wheels to fall off the bus. There's no such thing as a 50/50 partnership—someone has to be in control.” - Anisa Telwar Kaicker “What's great about a brand is you don't need a huge team; you just need the right information and metrics.” - Anisa Telwar Kaicker “A small customer will take as much energy as a large customer, so go for bigger opportunities.” - Anisa Telwar Kaicker Connect with Anisa Telwar Kaicker: ANISA Beauty ANISA Beauty on Facebook ANISA Beauty on Pinterest ANISA Beauty on Instagram Anisa International, Inc. Anisa International, Inc. on LinkedIn Anisa International, Inc. on Facebook Anisa Telwar Kaicker on LinkedIn Anisa Telwar Kaicker on Facebook Anisa Telwar Kaicker on Instagram Anisa Telwar Kaicker on YouTube Help More Female Entrepreneurs & Leaders Through the IFundWomen Campaign We are thrilled to announce that our iFundWomen campaign is now live! We have supported so many women through Entreprenista, and we're excited to share this opportunity with you to support our campaign and continue to help women business owners and leaders. Our funding goal is $100,000 - which means that every dollar counts. The best part? We've created incredible rewards that will help you as part of our campaign! When you pledge to the iFundWomen Campaign, you'll receive: An exclusive Entreprenista League Membership rate Dedicated Instagram and website features to promote you and your business Interviews on the Entreprenista podcast and our new podcast that's launching in 2022 - Startups In Stilettos One-on-one sessions with Stephanie or Courtney ...and so much more Visit iFundWomen.com/Projects/Entreprenista to contribute any amount you feel comfortable with. Seriously. Every dollar, every share, and every mention on social media to your network counts and is beyond appreciated. Thank you for supporting us and women everywhere. Today's episode is brought to you by: ANISA Beauty Brushes ANISA Beauty understands that what touches your skin matters. ANISA designs each brush through cruelty-free, vegan and sustainably responsible practices to elevate your skincare and makeup routines from hands-on to hands-free. The innovative design of these skin care and makeup brushes offer versatile application and fiber flexibility to achieve a great look - each and every time. Head over to ANISABeauty.com and use the code Entreprenista50 at checkout to unlock the power of self-expression today. Entreprenista has also teamed up with ANISA Beauty for an exciting giveaway! Enter to win the entire ANISA beauty collection and an Entreprenista League one-year membership! Visit Entreprenista.com/ANISABeauty to enter by December 15. Good luck! If you're looking to take your business to the next level: Join our Entreprenista League community of women founders! You'll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our website and social channels, and MORE! Whether you're looking to scale your existing business and want to make the right connections, or you're thinking about finally taking the leap to launch your business, we're here to give you access to a community of women who will celebrate your every step, and with whom you can share the candid reality of building a business from scratch. Join the Entreprenista League today at entreprenista.com/join. We can't wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Become An Entreprenista! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for female founders, by female founders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio | GooglePlay Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn and for more exclusive content, tips, and insight, join the Entreprenistas Facebook group and visit the SocialFly website.