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As retirement age gets pushed back later and later, and life expectancy continues to expand, women 40 and older are looking to make the most of the next season of their lives by resuming or beginning new vocations and fulfilling deferred dreams.Nada Jones, the Founder of Liberty Road, saw the need to support and create community for women in this demographic. In this episode, Lindsay and Nada discuss the importance of staying relevant and acquiring new skills in a rapidly changing landscape, and how Liberty Road aims to provide technical training and resources to help women in midlife remain competitive. This conversation provides valuable insights into the journey of entrepreneurship and the specific needs of women in midlife. It highlights the importance of finding purpose and meaning in this stage of life, and offers practical advice and inspiration for women looking to start or grow their own businesses.Key Takeaways:Building a platform or business doesn't always require a detailed business plan. Sometimes, it can evolve organically based on the needs and interests of the community.Patience is key when building a platform or business. It takes time to see results and to pivot when necessary.It's important to listen to the community and adapt accordingly. By understanding their needs and desires, you can create a platform that truly serves them.Creating a sense of community is crucial, both online and offline. Providing opportunities for connection, support, and collaboration can greatly enhance the experience for members.Quotes:“I think women over 40, we're kind of the most boring diversity issue right now. No one really wants to tackle age, and no one wants to tackle women in menopause. It's not sexy.” (16:47 | Nada) “I might need to work until I'm 70. Retirement age is changing; we're living longer. That means we have to have more money to last us longer in retirement. So we have to start to tackle these things for working women and non-working women in this midlife stage.” (20:24 | Nada) “If we can teach women in this demographic in this stage of life, if we can give them the tools they need to go out and do the things they're each respectively called to do, half the world's problems will be taken care of. This isn't a time to be stepping back, it's a time to be stepping up.” (24:08 | Nada) “It may have looked like I was living the dream, but just be really clear about what that dream looks like.” (43:12 | Nada)“Just start. By the time you iterate for all the changes that you will need to make, because it's usually not exactly what you, when you started, it usually doesn't end up being exactly what it was in the beginning, right? You need to make room for all those iterations. You will have moved the needle so much just by starting. You will surprise yourself.” (47:57 | Nada)Connect with Nada Jones:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisislibertyroad/If you like what you're hearing, please leave a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/dearfoundher You can now work with Lindsay 1:1 to build and monetize your community through the same method she used to grow and scale her business. Fill out the form here and set up a FREE 30-minute consultation.Make sure you sign up for Lindsay's newsletter and have all of the takeaways from every podcast episode sent straight to your inbox. PLUS, you'll get a tip every week to help you grow and scale your own business.Don't forget to follow Lindsay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaypinchukPodcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carmen Ruiz de Huidobro is the Founder of ESPAÑOLITA, a platform that highlights all things great about Spanish culture and artisans. Whether it's ESPAÑOLITA's curated trips to Majorca, her Spanish inspired dinners or sharing products and stories of native artisans, Carmen is committed to making sure you fall in love with her home country.  In this episode, Carmen shares how her entrepreneurial journey was birthed out of passion. Her Spanish heritage has been a source of inspiration. From being a Production Assistant and art directing films to interior design and running a catering and floral business, the through line has always been her Spanish roots. Follow Carmen at @espanolita_net on  Instagram. You can find out more about ESPAÑOLITA and ESPAÑOLITA trips by going to www.espanolita.net.Please follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most and connect with our community. And please rate and review this podcast. It helps to know if these conversations are inspiring and equipping you to consider what's now and what's next.

Gina Pell and Amy Parker are the Chief Content and Chief Executive Officers of THE WHAT. list, a weekly newsletter and community, connecting women to WHAT matters to them. In this episode, Amy and Gina share how they are business partners who “can't quit each other!”  With 18 years and three ventures, they have weathered the entrepreneurial storm together.  After navigating the dot com boom, the 2008 recession, running a lifestyle website, and the dramatic changes in online advertising, Gina and Amy have learned the importance of iteration and pivoting. Each of these lessons, and a little bit of life, have led to the launch of their 3rd business, THE WHAT. list. THE WHAT. list has created a thriving online community of women through curated content around Amy and Gina's discoveries of products, services and experiences. Side note: Nada also uncovers exactly what Gina meant when she coined “Perennial”.You can find out more about THE WHAT at http://www.thewhatlist.com. Please follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most and connect with our community. And please rate and review this podcast. It helps to know if these conversations are inspiring and equipping you to consider what's now and what's next.

In this special episode, Nada celebrates the launch of LIBERTY's Editorial Journal by interviewing female founders Clare Vivier of Clare V., and Emily Current and Meritt Elliott of THE GREAT.In this panel discussion, Clare shares how she identified a gap in the handbag market when she was looking for a stylish laptop case. Her made in LA designs launched a lifestyle brand known for its classic style and quality as much as its playful French sensibility. We know you'll enjoy Clare's down-to-earth and accessible nature--she's a breath of fresh air.Emily and Meritt join the conversation by letting us in on their decades-long partnership. Launching multiple brands, these friends share the secret to their partnership and their business success. Whether they are playing the role of stylists, denim and home decor designers or retail executives of THE GREAT, this creative duo is honest and transparent about how they have built the businesses through highs and lows. Please follow Clare at @clarevivier and @shopclarev on Instagram and check out www.clarev.com. You can also follow Emily and Meritt at @thisisthegreat_ and @emilyandmeritt on Instagram and at www.thisisgreat.com. Please follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most and connect with our community. And please rate and review this podcast. It helps to know if these conversations are inspiring and equipping you to consider what's now and what's next.

Shannon McKinstrie, the founder of Boutique Social, is a social media strategist for business owners who want meaningful results through organic + proven social media strategies. She is a wife, mom, Target junkie, oat milk latte fanatic, cheap wine connoisseur, and co-founder of The Social Squad Society.In this episode, Nada sits down with Shannon to discuss all things Instagram. Shannon highlights the differences between feeds, reels, and stories and how to create result-worthy content specific to each platform. She explains how outdated marketing tools no longer serve us and how the amount of information we are exposed to has changed how we talk to and connect with our target customers. Shannon reminds us that social media is, first and foremost, a tool for connection. Shannon says, "The more fun you have with it, the more you will attract your people." Be sure to check out Shannon McKinstrie's website. And she suggests you check out her client Katie's Instagram reels for inspiration @theweightloss.nutritionist. Follow on Instagram: @shannonmckinstriePlease follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most and connect with our community. And please rate and review this podcast. It helps to know if these conversations are inspiring and equipping you to consider what's now and what's next.

Sophia Demirtas is the Haitian-born designer of the womenswear label Fanm Mon. The line of made-to-order dresses and knitwear is produced in Fanm Mon's atelier in Fethiye, Turkey, and celebrates the bounty of nature through a vibrant color palette and hand-stitched embroidery. Sophia moved to New York City from Haiti as a young woman, where she earned a Masters in Social Work and spent several years serving as the director of a homeless shelter in Manhattan. She always used fashion as a form of self-expression. After moving to Turkey with her husband and two young boys, Sophia struggled to find dresses that felt effortless and easy to wear in thoughtfully-made feminine silhouettes. She started to design and sew her collection, and after success selling online, she expanded her operation to her now cut-on-demand line."Fanm Mon" refers to a woman who is one with nature - one who creates and manifests beauty from her natural surroundings. Through her consciously crafted line, Sophia seeks to develop cycles of better buying habits.In this episode, Nada sits down with Sophia to discuss how the seeds of her childhood experiences with embroidery eventually led to her opening an atelier and becoming a full-time designer. She touts the benefits of creating custom clothing for the customer and the bottom line. Sophia opens up about her approach to working in different global communities, giving and taking from what each has to offer through a company culture of transparency. Be sure to check out Fanm Mon's website. Follow on Instagram: @fanmmonPlease follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most and connect with our community. And please rate and review this podcast. It helps to know if these conversations are inspiring and equipping you to consider what's now and what's next.

Julie of @thefiftyist is a silver-haired, pro-age content creator and writer who is having an absolute blast on social media at 56. After working in education for many years, Julie left her position for more creative endeavors and found herself battling a second breast cancer (after 20 years) diagnosis. After being derailed for almost two years, she emerged from that period with a sense of gratitude and drive to have more fun while stacking the health odds in her favor by eating and living as healthy as possible. Her personal journey spilled over into all areas of her life, including Instagram. Julie found herself sharing her discoveries in clean makeup and self-care products. Today she is creating content with like-minded brands and writing a book, and guest blogging for Tangled Silver – an online magazine aimed specifically at women with silver hair.  Although entering the world of social media in her fifties has been a challenge, it has allowed Julie the creative space to speak her truths for the first time in her life. Her mantra, 'Do things that scare you!'Liza of @hi_ho_silver_liza started an Instagram account documenting her transition to gray and in the process met a digital community of women called the Silver Sisters who she shares, "filled her journey with love, laughter, support, and friendship." At the start of lockdown, she decided to grow out her natural hair color which coincided with the London agency that represented her as a model closing their doors. This new chapter offered an opportunity to buy land next to her home and open the animal sanctuary she had always dreamt about. She is now the loving guardian to six beautiful sheep, two rescue dogs from Bosnia and Greece, and three rescue cats! After three years of growing her natural hues, the opportunity to return to her 25-year modeling career presented itself, this time as a silver-haired, 51-year-old changing the narrative about aging and beauty. Liza says she is first and foremost a mama to two incredible human beings and has been happily married for 30 years. In this episode, Nada sits down with Julie and Liza to discuss their experiences with going silver and with social media. Both did not start their Instagram accounts with the intention of becoming content creators; however, by being present and speaking their truths, their platforms grew. Julie outlines that the first step to conquering social media is having fun and engaging with your followers. Liza combats the falsehood that you should dye your hair, “because you are worth it.” She shares that by allowing her silver hair to grow, found confidence in herself in the new beautiful chapter that is midlife.If you want a good read, we have lots of recommendations this week! Julie recommends Breath by James Nestor. Liza recommends Untamed by Glennon Doyle and Rumi's poetry. Nada recommends adding There Are No Rules For This by JJ Elliott and Strength to Strength by Arthur Brooks to your bookshelf! Follow both Julie and Liza on Instagram: @thefiftyist, @hi_ho_silver_lizaPlease follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most and connect with our community. And please rate and review this podcast. It helps to know if these conversations are inspiring and equipping you to consider what's now and what's next.

Una Battaglia has always been passionate about skincare and loves helping others maintain healthy glowing skin. She earned her Master's degree in Physical Therapy and has an extensive understanding of the lymphatic system due to her training. Una took some time off from her profession to raise her four children, but she always aspired to return to healthcare, specifically in Aesthetic Medicine. During the pandemic, Una saw the opportunity to return to school and get her license. In 2022 she opened Essentia Esthetics in Pasadena, California. Una is both the principal esthetician and practice manager. In this episode, Nada sits down with Una to discuss her journey from physical therapy to motherhood to becoming an esthetician and entrepreneur. Una shares how she uses her previous experience and knowledge as a physical therapist to create her signature facials that support lymphatic drainage and healthy glowing skin. Along with sharing the realities of starting a business, Una gives daily skincare advice and tips for achieving healthy, radiant skin from home.Be sure to check out Essentia Esthetics if you are in the Pasadena area. If you want a good read, Una recommends adding Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin to your bookshelf! Follow on Instagram: @essentiaestheticsPlease follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most and connect with our community. And please rate and review this podcast. It helps to know if these conversations are inspiring and equipping you to consider what's now and what's next.

Lindsay Pinchuk is an award-winning entrepreneur, consultant, community builder, connector, storyteller, expert marketer, social media maven, spokesperson, on-air expert, small business champion, and Mom. With a $500 investment and a baby on the way, she left her job as a magazine publishing executive. She founded her first company, which she grew to reach 3MM users per month and generate seven figures in revenue year over year. She turned a profit in year one and, less than a decade later, led her company through an acquisition to a large agency holding company. Today, Lindsay works with large and small businesses to build and monetize their communities through content, social media, email, event partnerships, and publicity strategies. You can also find her behind the mic of her twice-weekly podcast for female founders, Dear FoundHer... Lindsay lives on Chicago's North Shore with her husband, two daughters, and mini Bernadoodle, Ollie.In this episode, Nada sits down with Lindsay Pinchuk to discuss how she uses her passion for creating community as a marketing tool. Lindsay shares how her first business was born out of a need to connect with other pregnant women. Then later, as her life changed, she knew it was time to sell Bump Club and create space for what was next. Today Lindsay is pursuing her love of podcasting, teaching social media classes, and consulting entrepreneurs.Be sure to check out Lindsay's website and listen to her podcast Dear FoundHer. Follow on Instagram: @lindsaypinchuk, @dearfoundherPlease follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most and connect with our community. And please rate and review this podcast. It helps to know if these conversations are inspiring and equipping you to consider what's now and what's next.

JJ Elliott is an advertising copywriter with a degree in English from UCLA. She lost her mother to suicide as a teenager and spent over two years volunteering on the suicide hotlines in LA. One of the reasons she wanted to write this book is because she finds herself increasingly frustrated by the way suicide is treated in print and on-screen, as a mystery to be solved rather than a multi-layered, complex mental health situation that can rarely be boiled down to one specific "reason."​A native of Northern California, JJ now lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, two teenage kids, and two poorly trained bulldogs. She loves to read, drink wine, play tennis, and eat cheese. There Are No Rules For This is her first novel.In this episode, Nada sits down with JJ to discuss her newly published book. After ten years of crafting the story, JJ decided not to go with a traditional publisher and shares why that was an important decision in telling this very personal story. She helps us understand a hybrid publishing model and explains the benefits of choosing that path. JJ advises aspiring writers to join a writing community and to reach out to authors they admire. She reminds us that writing is a solo venture that requires us to have others who understand the process and what we are going through.Head to JJ's website to grab her book, There Are No Rules For This. Check out She Write's website if you are interested in the hybrid publishing model. Also, if you are interested in joining the Round Robin JJ mentioned, check out The Writing Salon. JJ also recommends adding One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid to your bookshelf! Follow on Instagram: @jjelliott, @shewritesdotcomPlease follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most and connect with our community. And please rate and review this podcast. It helps to know if these conversations are inspiring and equipping you to consider what's now and what's next.

Nancy Gillespie has been a high school counselor for 14 years. She is pursuing her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from The Ohio State University and has created an ASCA (American School Counseling Association) model program, all while working full time. Her research interests include adolescent mental health and wellness, suicide prevention in schools, the effects of technology on the adolescent brain, and the COVID disruptions to k-12 education.Nancy has been married to her college sweetheart for 31 years. Together, they have two adult children. She's embracing the "Empty Nest" phase of life and enjoys long walks, cooking with her husband, and being immersed in literature and research as she fully re-engages in student life. Additionally, Nancy enjoys presenting at conferences nationwide as a voice for the school counseling profession and an advocate for adolescent mental health. In this episode, Nada sits down with her younger sister to discuss her decision to return to school at 51. Nancy shares the challenges and benefits of returning to campus life and how her age does and doesn't impact her and those around her. Her real-world experience in counseling enabled her to connect uniquely across generations and become an asset to classmates and professors. Motivated by the increasing challenges her students face, Nancy knew it was time to become a student herself to better serve her k-12 graders. While juggling work and school requires hours of sacrifice and dedication, saying yes to this new chapter was easy as Nancy found herself in her element. Nancy recommends adding Hurt 2.0 by Chap Clark to your bookshelf.Please follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most and connect with our community. And please rate and review this podcast. It helps to know if these conversations are inspiring and equipping you to consider what's now and what's next.

Heidi Rauch is a seasoned entrepreneur passionate about building women's lifestyle brands, product sourcing, supply chain management, and digital strategy. Heidi founded Belabumbum, a women's maternity apparel company that provided market access to female-owned and operated manufacturers in Central and South America. In early 2019 Belabumbum was acquired by Adore Me as its first sister brand. The acquisition launched Adore Me's entre into the maternity category for a growing customer base. Currently, Heidi provides business strategy and operations management on a fractional basis for Adore Me's Become brand and a range of FemTech-focused companies in the menstruation-menopause space.In this episode, Nada sits down with Heidi to discuss Become's technology and what it means for women in peri and menopause. She shared what it means to work on a fractional basis and how that role combines her entrepreneurial know-how and corporate experience. Heidi touts the benefits and autonomy of offering fractional services and the need for clear boundaries when working with corporate brands. She shares the many chapters of working for herself, with a partner, and with teams and the skills acquired and needed for the various roles. Today, Ms. Rauch uses her skills to impact the growing FemTech industry.Be sure to check out HER Agency's website and Become's website. Follow on Instagram: @become_tmPlease follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most and connect with our community. And please rate and review this podcast. It helps to know if these conversations are inspiring and equipping you to consider what's now and what's next.

Amy Porterfield is an ex-corporate girl, author, online marketing expert, and the host of the top-ranked podcast Online Marketing Made Easy. Starting an online business so genuinely, drastically, and beautifully changed her life that she became obsessed with shouting how she built an 8-figure business with 50,000+ students, 49 million+ podcast downloads, and a 32-hour workweek from the freakin' mountaintops. But the leap from overworked corporate yes-girl to leading a team of 20+ and helping thousands of entrepreneurs create lives they love didn't happen overnight. That “leap” was a back-and-forth dance with plenty of humiliating failures and decisions. But, she says, it was the best decision of her life.In this episode, Nada sits down with Amy to discuss why she left her corporate job, how she created her first course, and whether it was a success out of the gate. They discuss Amy's current digital courses and how her platform is supporting so many women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s to take their experience and monetize it. Amy's intention was never to be an entrepreneur; she just wanted the freedom she heard her former boss, Tony Robbins, preaching. Being her own boss was the goal. As it turns out, she now supports all those with the same goal by showing them exactly how to do it!Check out Amy Porterfield's website and listen to her Online Marketing Made Easy podcast. Also, you will want to add Amy's new book, Two Weeks Notice, to your bookshelf! Follow on Instagram: @amyporterfieldPlease follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most and connect with our community. And please rate and review this podcast. It helps to know if these conversations are inspiring and equipping you to consider what's now and what's next.

Rose-Marie Swift is a prominent makeup artist working with some of the most prestigious models, actors, photographers, and magazines in today's fashion and beauty world. Her work has been featured in Vogue (French, Italian, American, Japan, China), W, Harper's Bazaar, I.D., Self Service, V, Allure, Glamour, and Interview, as well as in ads for Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Louis Vuitton, Thierry Mugler, and Victoria's Secret. She has painted some of the most famous faces in the world, from Gisele Bundchen, Zoe Saldana, Miranda Kerr, and Tilda Swinton, to artists such as Cindy Sherman. The impressive list of leading fashion photographers she has worked with includes Mario Sorrenti, Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott, Glen Luchford, Hedi Slimane, Peter Lindbergh, David Simms, Annie Leibovitz, Arthur Elgort, and Patrick Demarchelier, to name a few.In this episode, Nada sits down with Rose-Marie to discuss how she started her clean makeup brand RMS Beauty. Despite eating clean, a medical examination found Rose-Marie had been exposed to harmful chemicals found in beauty products. As a result, she started mixing clean ingredients and using them on the models she worked with, eventually resulting in RMS beauty products. In addition to sharing her why, Rose-Marie shares how she launched her business and the significant setbacks she had to overcome. She opens up about her insistence on not taking capital in her early years and why she changed her mind as the company matured.Be sure to listen to Rose-Marie's makeup tip just for women in this stage, and check out RMS's website to take advantage of a 20% discount for Liberty Road listeners! Just use the code LIBERTYROAD20. Follow on Instagram: @rmsbeautyPlease follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please rate and review us —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

Leigh Oshirak is a Global Brand Consultant with over 30 years of experience building some of America's most beloved brands. Seven years ago, she launched her own consulting business and has been working with Female-founded companies. Prior to that, she was the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Digital Content at Williams-Sonoma Inc. and the Director of Marketing for Joe Boxer. She started her career in Los Angeles in 1990 in the film industry, working for major film studios, including Sony Pictures Entertainment, Disney's Touchstone Pictures, and Warner Brothers on movies such as the Tina Turner biopic: What's Love Got to Do with It which was nominated for two Oscars. She is the co-author of the acclaimed book: Balance is a Crock, Sleep is For The Weak: An Indispensable Guide to Surviving Working Motherhood, published by Penguin in April 2010.  In this episode, Nada sits down with Leigh to discuss her decision to “retire from paid work”. Leigh unpacks how and why she came to this decision. The conversation invites all to consider how to be intentional about our future—whether stepping into or away from work. Together, they run through Leigh's previous experiences as a consultant and how she is focused on using her expertise to help others while also moving into a space of authentic discovery. In addition to sharing her recent retirement decision, Leigh shares tips about jumping into the consulting world and makes recommendations around boundary setting,  turning down clients, paying attention to red flags, and creating contracts to safeguard payment. She also talks about the perks of finding a partner and creating a network.Leigh recommends adding Smacked by Eilene Zimmerman, My Absolute Darling by Gabriel Tallent, and Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss to your bookshelf. Follow on Instagram: @loshirakPlease follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please rate and review us —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

As a mom of three living in New York City, Ramy Brook Sharp started her eponymous line after searching for the perfect sexy date night top to pair with her jeans. Through Ramy's signature use of silk fabrics, lively colors, and sophisticated silhouettes, the collection is meant to be a day-to-night solution in a woman's wardrobe. Ramy Brook is now sold in more than 250 boutiques nationwide, including the Ramy Brook flagship store on Madison Avenue, Southampton, and ramybrook.com. The brand can also be found in retailers worldwide, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale's, and Neiman Marcus. In this episode, Nada sits down with Ramy to discuss how she went from tailoring all her clothes to fit her aesthetic to a successful lifestyle clothing brand. Ramy opens up about the highs and lows of the last ten years of running Ramy Brook, from traveling trunk shows to persistently pursuing connections in the industry. Ramy also walks us through the slow but important process of developing your team and creating an environment where people want to work.Be sure to check out Ramy Brook's website. Ramy recommends adding Your Best Age Is Now by Robi Ludwig and Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus to your bookshelf. Follow on Instagram: @ramybrookPlease follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please rate and review us —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

Melinda Moore is an award-winning entrepreneur with 15+ years of evaluation and investment success with a keen understanding of product-market fit, consumer insight, operations, and performance marketing. Moore's founder-driven approach has been the basis of all her investments, from pre-revenue startups to multi-million dollar companies. She has a diverse investment background and has deployed over $200 million in working capital, equity crowdfunding, and traditional venture capital. Melinda is an advisor to Coyote Ventures and a mentor at TechStars and Big Idea Ventures.Melinda is also the author of How to Raise Money: The Ultimate Guide to Crowdfunding and has raised over 100 million via equity crowdfunding. She served as the Senior Vice President for Entertainment Media Ventures. Her work has been widely recognized by Digital LA (Top 50 Digital Women in 2015), the Green Business Bureau, and the National Association of Women Business Owners' Hall of Fame. Melinda serves on the Board of A Sense of Home and has a B.A. from UCLA.In this episode, Nada sits down with Melinda to discuss the various paths to raising capital. Whether you are raising a small pre-seed round or going for big venture money, Melida shares her experience and a few best practices. Pulling back the curtain, Nada throws out different examples based on company size and funds needed, and Melinda walks us through each scenario with relatable and actionable advice.Meilda graciously extended a BONUS offer to all our listeners; reach out to her via LinkedIn, let her know you're a Liberty Road listener, and she will give you a copy of her book for free. Be sure to check out her website. Follow on Instagram: @melindausaPlease follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please rate and review us —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

TooD is a beauty brand born out of Sharareh Siadat's journey of reclaiming her beauty narrative. After years of being bullied over having a unibrow, she spent decades trying to hide and conform to a society she believed she did not fit into. After having her third daughter, Sharareh decided to grow her unibrow back. She wanted to show her daughters how to regain their power. She not only changed her attitude toward herself, but she also decided to celebrate her uniqueness. At the intersection of clean, colorful, and high-performing cosmetics, TooD products are non-toxic, and so is the brand's mindset. Sharareh believes makeup is about joy, creativity, and experimentation. She is passionate about removing shame and insecurity around beauty. She even gives customers a way to highlight and celebrate their uniqueness to express how they feel vs. what they should look like.In this episode, Nada sits down with Sharareh to discuss how her journey of reclaiming her voice, body, and 100 hairs led her to TooD. She opens up about her struggles with perfectionism and how she had to set boundaries to slow the growth of the business for her family as well as her mental and physical health. Sharareh's passion and desire to help others liberate themselves is contagious and may lead you to add some glitter to your own “unibrow” (whatever that may be for you). Be sure to check out Tood's website. Sharareh recommends adding, Many Lives, Many Masters by Stephen Weiss, The Mastery of Love Book by Don Miguel Ruiz, and ABRACADABRA Rx: Remedies for Life by Malorie Barbaria to your bookshelf. Follow on Instagram: @sharisiadat, @toodbeautyPlease follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please rate and review us —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

Eat Your Flowers started out of Loria Stern's tiny kitchen located on a 1890's built Montecito, California estate. In 2016, while renting one of the cottages on the property, Loria began experimenting with the edible bounty that grew freely on the grounds.  Loria studied medicinal and edible plants all through her years of culinary training.  She didn't attend culinary school, instead, she received her professional training by working long hours in dozens of kitchens and bakeries. Loria's vibrant edible botanical creations have been celebrated in Vogue, The New York Times, Harper's Bazaar, and Oprah among others. The Los Angeles-based chef, baker, botanist, gardener, and artist first gained fame as the originator of the botanical pressed cookie and has created many other unique creations along the way. Loria's EAT YOUR FLOWERS brand values local community, sustainability and inclusivity. She harvests from her own abundant flower garden, works alongside local farmers to source seasonal and organic produce, and implements creative waste reduction and water conservation practices whenever possible.In this episode, Nada sits down with Loria to discuss the edible and medicinal plant class she took in 2012 while working as a pastry chef. Her curiosity led to combining her two interests and launching a business. Loria shares how she went from making cookies in her kitchen to growing an expanding bakery and catering brand. They discuss the opportunities created by having a niche business, and the national publications that took note early on and her recent experience on Shark Tank. Be sure to check out EAT YOUR FLOWERS website. And, Loria's new cookbook, Eat Your Flowers: A Cookbook. If you are shopping in Los Angeles, you can pick the cookbook up at Now Serving. To see what happened on ABC's Shark Tank, be sure to watch season 14 episode 16 available streaming on Hulu and ABC. Loria recommends adding, The Art of the Start by Guy Kawasaki to your bookshelf. EAT YOUR FLOWERS also supports several non-profit organizations that we want to encourage you to check out including Too Young To Wed, This is About Humanity, and The Loveland Foundation. Follow on Instagram: @loriastern Please follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please rate and review us —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

Dr. Regina Y. Baker is an associate professor of surgery in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California. She has faculty appointments at Keck Hospital of USC, Keck Verdugo Hills Hospital, Huntington Memorial Hospital, and LAC USC Hospital. Dr. Baker's clinical interests include breast reconstruction, cosmetic breast surgery, adolescent breast surgery, body contouring, complex reconstructive surgery, gender-affirming surgery, and all aspects of aesthetic surgery. She has special interests in women's health and issues. Dr. Baker received her medical degree from Keck School of Medicine of USC. She then completed an integrated plastic surgery residency at USC and later joined the faculty in the plastic and reconstructive surgery division at USC. She is dedicated to enhancing surgical education and is actively involved in teaching medical students and residents.In this episode, Nada sits down with Expert Dr. Baker to equip women to make informed decisions when considering plastic surgery. This conversation will give you the language and tools you need to speak with your doctor, whether for cosmetic or functional reasons. Because plastic surgery seems taboo, even amongst friends, Nada wanted to create a space that wasn't prescriptive or judgemental. She invited Dr. Baker to share her expertise to educate listeners with a head-to-toe explanation of various procedures available. Be sure to check out Dr. Regina Baker's profile on the Keck Medicine of USC website. Check out the American Society of Plastic Surgeons' website to access local plastic surgeons in your area.Please follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please rate and review us —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

Ai Kubo is a health coach who helps busy humans struggling with weight, fatigue, stress, and sleep to find a more balanced and sustainable lifestyle without feeling deprived or miserable. As a full-time researcher and a mother of two teens, she knows how difficult it is to create healthy habits. With 20 years of experience teaching mindfulness, Ai has created a unique method that is approachable, transformative, and sustainable. Barely speaking English, Ai moved to the US from Japan in 1996 to pursue her graduate studies. She received a Ph.D. from Columbia University in epidemiology and studied nutrition at UC Berkeley, BS, and MPH. Leaning on her background, she incorporates evidence-based tools in her health and wellness teaching. In this episode, Nada sits down with Ai to talk about how she has balanced being a health coach and previously a yoga teacher while working full-time. Ai's joy in sharing her knowledge led her to pursue her passion and launch her health and wellness platform. Her goal was not to do as much as possible but instead to do what she could. Ai shares her perspective on turning 50 (the day before this recording), outlines the benefits of resets, and the importance of attainable habits for sustained health.  Be sure to check out Ai Kubo's website. Ai recommends adding Awe by Dr. Keltner to your bookshelf. Follow on Instagram: @aikubo.coachPlease follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please rate and review us —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

Sharon Brown began her timeless ethical clothing brand Lotte.99 in 2017. The name is inspired by her daughter and muse, Char-lotte, born in 1999. Sharon's small batch collections incorporate unique fabrics, shell buttons, and trims, and her designs use the highest quality, often up-cycled silks, cottons, and linens sourced from around the globe.In this episode, Nada sits down with Sharon to discuss how Lotte.99 has transformed since its inception. Sharon shares the never-ending series of challenging circumstances that forced her to rethink her sales pipeline, product, and partnership time and again. She also shares how her upbringing and previous work as a costume designer instilled the motto of working "for the good of the whole" and how that has propelled her throughout her life and now, even as a solopreneur.  Listen for tips on acquiring deadstock or repurposed fabrics and where to buy wholesale materials in downtown LA through LA Mart's directory.Be sure to check out Lotte. 99's website. Sharon recommends adding The Myth of Normal by Dr. Gabor Maté to your bookshelf. Follow on Instagram: @lotte.99, @sharonbrown_creativePlease follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please rate and review us —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

Katie Morford is a food writer and registered dietitian with a master's degree in clinical nutrition. When her kids came along, they didn't care about those credentials, only that their noses got wiped and their bananas mashed just right. Katie put her work life on hold, worrying she'd lose touch with her craft. It turns out the opposite happened. Being a mom fueled a passion for helping families raise healthy kids through sound feeding habits, delicious recipes, and lots of patience. In addition to her blog, Mom's Kitchen Handbook, Morford develops recipes, teaches cooking and nutrition classes, consults, and writes for magazines and newspapers. She's published three cookbooks: Prep: The Essential College Cookbook, Rise and Shine: Better Breakfasts for Busy Mornings, and Best Lunch Box Ever: Ideas and Recipes for School Lunches Kids Will Love which was an IACP awards finalist. In this episode, Nada sits down with Katie to discuss how she balances her many hats. Today, authors must be entrepreneurs and do a lot of hustling to get their books out there. Katie shares the skills she had developed in her day-to-day life and how she turned them into a viable venture.Be sure to check out her blog Mom's Kitchen Handbook, and her books: Best Lunch Box Ever: Ideas and Recipes for School Lunches Kids Will Love, Rise and Shine: Better Breakfasts for Busy Mornings, and Prep: The Essential College Cookbook. Katie recommends adding Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver to your bookshelf. Follow on Instagram: @katiemorfordPlease follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please rate and review us —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

Emma Whittard had a 20-year career in children's book publishing, including Disney, DreamWorks, and Warner Bros. Moving from London; she eventually fell in love with California. In 2015, Emma left the corporate world, hoping to find a happier way of living that would allow her to spend more time with her little girl, who had then turned three. She set up her own intellectual property development company, The Queen's English, and began life coaching. By 2019, she was ready to leap into full-time coaching and has been doing it since.  She is a Graduate of Awaken Your Life, an Accredited Diploma in Coach Training by the Association for Coaching (ACDT), a Member of the Association for Coaching, and a certified Integrative Wellness and Life Coach (Integrative Wellness Academy).In this episode, Nada sits down with Emma to start our new Expert series. In addition to the origin stories we've been bringing you weekly, we want to share experts with your to equip you with the tools you need to navigate midlife and thrive. Naturally, launching the series with a Thriving Coach made sense, and Emma's actionable advice and journaling prompts set you up for success. Be sure to check out Emma's website and the Artemis Project. And if you are feeling wild… join the Wild Women Community here. Please follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please rate and review us —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

Founder & CEO Lisa Odenweller recently launched Kroma Wellness and has quickly earned a loyal following among celebrities and health experts. Kroma is the innovative, female-founded health and wellness company redefining the dreaded “cleanse” with a unique and nourishing approach that focuses on fueling your body rather than depriving it. With a vision to build a direct-to-consumer brand, Lisa launched Kroma in 2021 after attracting one of the most impressive groups of investors in an early stage, pre-revenue wellness start-up including A-list celebrities Amy Schumer and Gwyneth Paltrow, recognized entrepreneurs, and notable public figures. Kroma is set to make eight figures just one year after launch and is 90% funded by women.In this episode, Nada sits down with Lisa to discuss how her experience (mistakes and all) with her past entrepreneurial ventures equipped her to launch Kroma Wellness. Lisa contributes her wellness journey to staying open to see where her curiosity and potential opportunities led her. Placing yourself in a position of learning can be the spark that leads to starting a new journey.Be sure to check out Kromo Wellness's website and don't forget to try the Beauty Matcha Latte. Follow on Instagram: @kromawellness, @lisa_odenweller.Please follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please rate and review us —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

Katie Fogerty is the host of A Certain Age - an age-positive podcast that helps you live your best-evolving midlife as well as celebrates women who are aging out loud. She is also the creator of the lnstagram community AGE OUT LOUD (@letsageoutloud) that spotlights women reimagining midlife. A former journalist turned career coach, Katie's day job helping executives create impactful LinkedIn profiles has taught her that not everyone is up for owning their age. She created A Certain Age to shift the dated narrative that aging makes you irrelevant. In this episode, Nada sits down with Katie to discuss why she decided to launch a podcast that focuses on midlife. She features women reinventing in midlife and experts to help us navigate this stage of life. Katie shares that the ripple effects of those conversations have spurred her to launch AGE OUT LOUD on Instagram. Her followers can see firsthand accounts of people who have shifted away from the fear of aging and are instead embracing midlife. Nada and Katie both address that we need to question our own biases around age. They acknowledge the shift away from the negative aging narrative as more public-facing women speak about the value of midlife. Embracing this stage of life is both an individual and a communal journey, and the two podcast hosts celebrate the new pro-age era upon us. sBe sure to check out the A Certain Age Podcast and AGE OUT LOUD (@letsageoutloud) community.  Please follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please follow, rate and review us on Apple Podcast —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow.

You know her as the host of this podcast and the founder of the LIBERTY Road platform, but today she is playing the role of guest. In an effort to let our loyal listeners in on how we plan to support you through midlife, Nada wanted to have you hear it firsthand. She also wanted to share her own long and winding road and to offer hope that if she can do it, so can you. Listen in as Wendy Euler of Good Bye Crop Top interviews Nada Jones to learn about where she's been, what she's doing and why, and where she is taking LIBERTY Road.Check out Goodbye Crop Top's website. Listen to “Cropped: A Mid-Life Minute Wendy Euler” on Apple Podcast, Podchaser, Spotify, or any of the many podcast platforms. Follow on Instagram: @goodbyecroptopPlease follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please follow, rate and review us on Apple Podcast —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow.

Welcome, LIBERTY Road listeners! We are excited for this new year with you. The Liberty Team has adopted this new mantra, “What's now and what's next” to ensure we are bringing you conversations that help you assess your life now so you can determine what you want next for your road ahead.  If you have a potential guest you would like to recommend, please email Nada at nada@liberty-road.com. Please follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please follow, rate and review us on Apple Podcast —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow.

This episode was originally released on March 10, 2021.Kimberly Lewis is the owner and buyer of Emerson Grace, a women's elevated-casual contemporary boutique in Nashville, Tennessee. Kimberly oversees the creative and fashion direction for the store alongside a team of stellar managers and stylists who go beyond selling to build relationships to encourage women to discover and realize their own personal style.  Amy Williams is the CEO of Citizens of Humanity, a premium denim company headquartered in Los Angeles, California. In her role, Williams oversees all aspects of the business for the company's family of brands including Citizens women's and men's divisions, as well as women's denim labels AGOLDE and GOLDSIGN.In this episode, Nada sits down with Kimberly and Amy to reflect on their experiences as a retailer and fashion manufacturer navigating a year like no other. Listen as they share the lessons they've learned, how business as usual will never return and why that's a good thing, and the ways they shifted their business for good. Whether Kimberly's pivot with “shopping from the rack” or Amy's decision to use their facilities to manufacture masks for customers and essential workers in LA, these two CEOs took 2020 head-on with heart! We want to take this time to send out a huge THANK YOU to all essential workers in the retail and fashion industry. We see you!You can learn more about Kimberly and Emerson Grace here. You can follow Emerson Grace  @emersongracenashville on Facebook and Instagram.You can learn more about Amy and Citizen of Humanity here. You can also learn about AGOLDE here and GOLDSIGN here. You can follow Citizen of Humanity @citizensofhumanity, AGOLDE @agolde and GOLDSIGN @goldsigndenim on Instagram.Please follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please rate and review us —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

This episode was originally released on March 17, 2021.When good friends and busy, working moms Karey Burke, Dawn Olmstead and Jenn Worley couldn't find a great facial that they could afford on a regular basis, they decided to build it.The powerhouse trio envisioned a place where men, women & teens could get spa-grade facials without all the fuss sans dark rooms and Peruvian flute music. Their goal was to create a fun, fresh, modern destination with an upbeat and uplifting vibe. Together with celebrity dermatologist, Dr. Harold Lancer, and a team of superstar estheticians the Face Haus was launched in Los Angeles in 2013, and the brand hasn't stopped growing—or glowing—since.Join our conversation with CCO, Jenn Worley, for a look at how she built a disruptive service brand, took on investors to expand into multiple locations, and cultivate a culture of inclusivity with employees and customers alike.Follow Jenn at @jenn_worley  and Face Haus @facehaus on Instagram. Be sure to check out Face Haus services at thefacehaus.com.Please follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please rate and review us —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

This episode was originally released on November 10, 2021.Christy Desai is the Co-Founder and CEO of Okay Humans. After unsuccessfully trying to outrun the stress of life, Christy finally looked for a therapist in hopes of catching her breath. What started as “3-5 sessions” turned into years of deep inner work. Her own experience turned into a personal mission to help other people feel better, stronger, and more alive. Christy returned to school to pursue a master's in clinical psychology as well as become a licensed marriage and family therapist. Okay Humans is a completely fresh approach to face-to-face talk therapy dedicated to modernizing and destigmatizing the entire experience around therapy.In this episode, Nada sits down with Christy to discuss why she used a retail model to rethink how we offer talk therapy services. Christy's passion for making Okay Humans accessible permeates through every customer touchpoint, from finding a therapist to membership to the MentaliTEA bar. Christy resourced her franchise experience and partnership with The Feel-Good Company to build a new vision for talk therapy. This fifth episode in our retail season focuses specifically on disrupting antiquated processes to eliminate the barriers of entry to empower customers. This conversation will INSPIRE you to reimagine, and revise your current or potential service offering(s) to better serve your customers and your brand.  You can follow Christy and Okay Humans @okayhumans on Instagram and Facebook. To learn more about their Okay Humans services got to OkayHumans.com.Please follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please rate and review us —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

This episode was originally released on November 3, 2021.Dimitra Davidson is the President & COO of Indeed Labs. She is a champion of great skin for real people. As the driving force behind this global independent brand, Dimitra has built a reputation on asking tough questions about ingredients, formulations, industry trends and product usage so that everyone can get to real results faster. Since the brand's launch in 2011, Indeed Labs has been a pioneer of scientific, no-nonsense skincare. In this episode, Nada sits down with Dimitra to discuss how she was able to scale Indeed Labs from kiosks to global distribution. She leaned into customer focus groups and identified where Indeed Labs could create targeted solutions.This fourth episode in our retail season focuses specifically on consumer feedback. Dimitra consistently reiterates, “Asking questions, listening to consumers and creating accessible solutions are essential to scaling your business.”This conversation will give you plenty of ideas--from engaging with consumers to creating products sure to turn customers into loyal fans of your brand. You can follow Dimitra and Indeed Labs @indeedlabs on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  To find out more about Indeed Labs products go to IndeedLabs.com.Please follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please rate and review us —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

If you woke up this morning, there is more for you to receive, give, and become. Welcome to the new age – and a conversation on reinvention with Nada Jones, founder of the midlife platform and podcast Liberty Road. After a career nurturing female founders and authoring an Amazon best-selling business book, Nada is building a platform that superpowers midlife women. We cover the long and winding road to midlife, how to realistically reinvent at any age, why great things never come from comfort zones, and get into high-low holiday fashion and gifting. Yes, Team Side Part talks skinny jeans, the perfect hostess gift, and how to avoid “date-stamping” yourself with 90s holdover fashion.SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPT:acertainagepod.comFOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE:InstagramFacebookLinkedInGET INBOX INSPO:Sign up for our newsletter AGE BOLDLYWe share new episodes, giveaways, links we live, and midlife resourcesLIKE BOOKS?Each month we do an author BOOK LOOK on Instagram Live Follow us for the fun! @acertainagepodCONTACT US:katie@acertainagepod.com

This episode was originally released on October 20, 2021.In 2003, Chelsea Shukov and Jamie Grobecker came together with a common goal: to develop a collection of fine stationery for a new generation. Sugar Paper would have the quality of the fine paper goods they saw on their mother's desks, but with an aesthetic and feel that was made for the modern girl. Armed with an antique letterpress, they brought their vision to life in a stationery collection centered on quality, love and dedication to the craft.Nearly twenty years later, that quality, love and dedication are still seen in every Sugar Paper product they design and make in their Los Angeles studio.In this episode, Nada sits down with Chelsea and Jamie to discuss how they have navigated growing their retail brand into an Omnichannel business and lifestyle brand to include multiple retail locations, a wholesale division, a  licensing partnership with Target, and selling DtC.This is the second episode in our season focused on retail, but if you want the backstory on this dynamic duo, tune in to episode 88! They are generous, transparent and accessible, and a must-listen for all business partners. This episode is filled to the brim with retail model options that will help you consider how to structure and grow your own retail brand one crumb at a time--you gotta listen to understand that reference!You can follow Sugar Paper at @sugarpaperla on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. You can check out their amazing products at sugarpaper.com. Please follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please rate and review us —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

This episode was originally released on September 18, 2019.When good friends and busy, working moms Karey Burke, Dawn Olmstead and Jenn Worley couldn't find a great facial that they could afford on a regular basis, they decided to build it.The powerhouse trio envisioned a place where men, women & teens could get spa-grade facials without all the fuss sans dark rooms and Peruvian flute music. Their goal was to create a fun, fresh, modern destination with an upbeat and uplifting vibe. Together with celebrity dermatologist, Dr. Harold Lancer, and a team of superstar estheticians the Face Haus was launched in Los Angeles in 2013, and the brand hasn't stopped growing—or glowing—since.Join our conversation with CCO, Jenn Worley, for a look at how she built a disruptive service brand, took on investors to expand into multiple locations, and cultivate a culture of inclusivity with employees and customers alike.Follow Jenn at @jenn_worley  and Face Haus @facehaus on Instagram. Be sure to check out Face Haus services at thefacehaus.com.Please follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please rate and review us —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

This episode was originally released on May 26, 2021.Alli Webb is the Co-Founder of Drybar and Squeeze and an N.Y. Times Bestselling Author. After spending 15 years as a professional hairstylist, Webb left the hair industry in 2005 to start a family. Alli was a stay-at-home mom for 5 years before deciding it was time to pursue the creative side of hairstyling at a new mom-pace. She began offering affordable in-home blowout services to her mommy friends, which quickly expanded into a mobile operation. 10 years later and over 150+ locations across the U.S., Webb's Drybar has exploded into a nationally recognized and highly sought-after brand.In this episode, Nada sits down with Alli to discuss her recently launched jewelry company Becket + Quill. This is her first experience with a direct-to-consumer business and first venture without her Drybar team involved. At the age of 46, she advises it is never too late to start a business and if there is something you don't feel confident doing, find people that have the skills to do it. She talks about her motivation to start a podcast and her belief that every business has different measures of success and fulfillment. In this conversation,  Alli is patently honest about her own struggles and strengths and the importance of being vulnerable. You can learn more about Alli by following @alliwebb, @becketandquill, @raisingthebarpod, @thedrybar, @squeeze on Instagram. You can see Becket + Quill's jewelry here. Please follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please rate and review us —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

This episode was originally released on April 28, 2021.Maha Ibrahim is a General Partner of Canaan Partners, an early-stage venture capital firm, where she has worked since March 2000. Maha isn't our typical guest...Maha isn't a female founder but she is a female “FINDER”. In this episode, Nada sits down with Maha and discusses how she approaches her decision-making to invest in early-stage ventures. For many female entrepreneurs, raising capital seems unattainable but Maha breaks it down. Whether you're raising millions or thousands, this episode will become your go-to reference. Nada asks Maha big questions and Maha delivers intentional insight for anyone who is considering raising money to scale their business. You can learn more about Maha and her work, you can go here.Please follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please rate and review us —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

Garance Doré is the founder of the skincare line Doré, which launched in May 2022. Born in Corsica, Garance grew up dipping in and out of the sea and running wild through nature. She established her career, and creative spirit, in Paris before moving to New York to become internationally recognized for her illustrations, street-style photographs, and writing.Garance has returned to her French roots and has merged her love of simplicity and nature with a desire to deliver clean, gentle, and effective Made-in-France skin care for everyone. This newest iteration of Doré was born because Garance believes, "life isn't meant to be spent in front of a mirror." In this episode, Nada sits with Garance to discuss her journey from fashion influencer and blogger to skincare company founder and writer. Garance holds nothing back and opens up about her struggle with anxiety and depression. From sharing her news on social media to her refusal to be defined by the experience, she is candid and accessible at every turn. Garance also talks about the gift of having a soulful outlet separate from her business and the power of setting boundaries. Be sure to check out Doré's website, and sign up for her newsletter. And while you're at it, grab a copy of her style guide meets memoir book,  Love Style Life--we're sure you'll love it! Follow on Instagram: @dore, @garancedore.Please follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please rate and review us —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures

Whitney Casares, MD, MPH, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician, author, speaker, and full-time working mother of two. She is a Stanford University-trained private-practice pediatrician. Dr. Whitney, as she refers to herself, holds a Master of Public Health in Maternal and Child Health from The University of California, Berkeley, and a Journalism degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. She is a Mama Mindset Thought Leader and the author of The New Baby Blueprint: Caring for You and Your Little One (American Academy of Pediatrics, March 2020) and The Working Mom Blueprint: Winning at Parenting without Losing Yourself (American Academy of Pediatrics, May 2021). Her work focuses on helping working moms prevent and banish overwhelm and burnout. Dr. Whitney hosts the Modern Mommy Doc Podcast and is the Founder and CEO of the Modern Mamas Club App. In this episode, Nada sits down with Dr. Whitney to discuss the reality of juggling your work, passions, and family life. She shares her journey from a traditional career path to entrepreneurship, launching a blog, podcast, and app, all providing information and tools to working mothers. She opens up about how much time it took for her ventures to generate an income and why she chooses to straddle her entrepreneurial platforms and her practice as a pediatrician. She gives us tools to deal with the stresses of motherhood and the validation that we are not alone. Be sure to check out Modern Mommy Doc's website, download the Modern Mamas Club App, and listen in on her podcast for the Modern Working Mom: Modern Mommy Doc Podcast. Check out her books The New Baby Blueprint: Caring for You and Your Little One (American Academy of Pediatrics, March 2020) and The Working Mom Blueprint: Winning at Parenting without Losing Yourself (American Academy of Pediatrics, May 2021). Follow on Instagram: @modernmommydoc Please follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please rate and review us —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

Lori Runnfeldt opened her boutique, True Love Always, in 2022. She spent years gathering a collection of her favorite things from all over the world, and now they are available for discerning shoppers to enjoy at her Montecito boutique. There is something for everyone in this curated collection of accessories and treasures for your home, wardrobe, and jewelry box. TLA's little-of-this and a little-of-that merchandise mix makes every nook and cranny a place to discover. At the heart of the brand is  Lori's philosophy, built on finding objects that burrow their way into our everyday narrative and grow to hold value beyond any thread count, design motif, or fashion trend. Loving it and sharing it is what this start-up does best. In this episode, Nada sits down with Lori to discuss heading into life as an empty nester and looking for her next move. Runnfeldt shares the soup-to-nuts experience of launching a retail shop. From the backroom and the first wholesale account to finding people to fill in the gaps and learning to believe in herself and her vision, Lori takes us step-by-step through her process. Her words of wisdom about trusting your gut and knowing when to wait before moving forward versus shooting from the hip are a lesson in entrepreneurship. She reminds us to “be yourself, follow your gut, and wear a helmet!”Be sure to check out True Love Always website.  And, if you are in the Montecito area the address is: 1115 Coast Village Road Montecito, CA 93108. Follow on Instagram: @tlagoodsPlease follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please rate and review us —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

Kristina Synder is a former photography agent, photo editor, photographer, and travel writer. She has meandered through creative communities in New York City since arriving from her native Sweden in the late 80s. During the day, she worked as an editor and researcher at magazines like Newsweek, Time, and People, and in the evenings, she was “the girl who schlepped music equipment from CBGB's at three in the morning” after her husband's gigs.  Today, Kristina is the founder and CEO of SNYDER, one of the most well-respected artist representation agencies, with offices in the US and the UK. Kristina has used her experience to build and develop illustrators, animators, and visual artists. Many of the artists SNYDER represents are award-winning creators and industry leaders. Kristina herself has taken home multiple awards for Creative Direction.  Kristina is in the very beginning stages of writing a book on creativity and risk-taking. She believes that creativity is a mindset that can benefit both business and life. Her creativity comes from her deep connection to nature, art, books, photography, film, and creative writing. In this episode, Nada sits down with Kristina to discuss her definition of creativity and how she has applied it to launch her agency and grow her team at SNYDER. She shares why SNYDER is a 100% female-owned and operated team representing more than 50% female artists. She credits her balanced life with her daily practice of walking media-free for an hour each morning. This regular ritual allows her to unplug, listen to her thoughts and tap into her creativity. She encourages us to do the same. Be sure to check out SNYDER's website. Follow on Instagram: @wearesnyder_Please follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please rate and review us —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

Amy Swift Crosby is a brand strategist and copywriter. She has positioned or voiced messaging across the commercial spectrum, from iconic brands like Mandarin Oriental, PepsiCo, Guess Brands, Limited Brands, Pottery Barn, and BVLGARI to boutique brands like B&H Photo and Video, Sur La Table, The Wild Unknown, The Class by Taryn Toomey, ErgoBaby, Barre3 and legendary metaphysical bookstore, Bodhi Tree. Outside of these industries, she has created strategic plans and messaging campaigns for hospitals, real estate campus projects, universities, the U. S. Government, and the State of California. Amy has also been active in the entrepreneurial space as a founder of SMARTY, a community for women-owned business leaders, and BDY SQD, a group of health and wellness studios in Boston and New York City. She now consults with brands, founders, and CEOs using brand strategy to drive growth and build relevance within a channel or industry.In this episode, Nada sits with Amy to discuss the decision to close BDY SQD's doors in 2022. This rare and much-needed conversation is missing from the entrepreneurial playbook, and we are grateful to Amy for sharing her story. Ending an entrepreneurial chapter is as important as launching one. The learning curve is steep and relentless, and in time can provide clarity that guides your next steps. Amy shares that she learned she would much rather be a CEO's wingman than a CEO. She also acknowledges her need for work to return to something sensuous--something you find interesting that utilizes your skills.Amy recommends the Huberman Lab podcast, cold outdoor showers, "Four Thousands Weeks" by Oliver Burkeman, and “Six Walks” by Ben Shattuck.Be sure to listen to Amy's website and her podcast, The Brand Smiths. Follow her on Instagram: @amyswiftcrosbyPlease follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please rate and review us —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

BURU was founded in 2013 by Morgan Hutchinson after she realized that there was a fashion void for new moms. Today she designs and produces responsibly-made bespoke pieces from her downtown LA micro-factory. Morgan began her career in Manhattan and managed to build a successful lingerie company called Passport Panties before moving to Beijing with her now husband, Brett. Just weeks after moving back to the US from China, Morgan became a mother and struggled to find clothing that would withstand the demands of new motherhood. While she didn't want to sacrifice style, she needed pieces that were comfortable, washable and functional. Her BURU designs transcend generations, seasons, and phases of motherhood. In this episode, Nada sits down with Morgan to discuss how she launched her childhood dream of becoming a fashion designer. She shares how she, along with her business partner and husband, has chosen the slower route of building their brand and how that benefits their long-term goals of owning the entire manufacturing to retail cycle. Community has been at the core of BURU's growth. Whether on social media or in person connections, Morgan has brought her loyal following together by giving them access to her designs through her BURU Busses; vans made into mobile shops!Whether you're a mother or not, you will appreciate Morgan's message of empowering women to find their personal style and own it. Oh! And listen closely to her travel hack for kids–we're gonna give it a try too!Check out BURU website and their Side Zip Turtleneck Knit Dresses, it comes in multiple colors! Follow her on Instagram: @shopburu. Please follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please rate and review us —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

Korinna Howie is the digital creator behind the Instagram account @isthistooyoungforme. There she shares her love of sustainable fashion, cruelty-free beauty, and stuff that makes her, and consequently us, happy. When a family issue required Korinna's time and attention, she put her career on hold. Desperate for a creative outlet, she decided to try her hand at social media. Her interest in fashion and beauty and her relaxed and casual approach turned her into everyone's BFF. Her account has become more than a “what clothes to wear and which potions to apply” platform. ITTYFM has become a community of kind and like-minded women looking for connection as much as advice.In this episode, Nada sits down with Korinna to discuss her unintended role as an influencer. She gets honest about the money she has made, the types of brands she works with, and the 3 hours a day spent answering DMs. With a focus on being more than a curated account on “the Gram”, she shares the one question she always asks herself before posting anything, “What's in it for the person that follows me?” This is the question that drives her and keeps her community coming back for more. Korinna reminds us to find what gives you joy and make time for those things every day. She also shares her go-to skincare product “Weleda Skin Food.” Follow her on Instagram: @isthistooyoungforme Please follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please rate and review us —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

Together Segal was founded in 2019 by twin sisters Amy and Melissa Segal. The two launched their independent clothing label for petite women who live consciously and choose thoughtfully.  As petite women, the sisters felt a gap in the market for sustainable and timeless wardrobe essentials for women under 5'4. The Segal sister's simple mission is to create intentional designs for petite women and offer timeless, minimal, and versatile wardrobe essentials made to last.  In this episode, Nada sits down with Amy and Mellisa to discuss how their business backgrounds equipped them to create their clothing label and how they divide and conquer some tasks while sharing others. The co-founders share how they had to educate themselves about the industry, surround themselves with experts, and ultimately take a leap of faith. The two trade stories about the importance of community; whether their community of petite women or fellow female entrepreneurs, they are passionate about building and leaning into a circle of like-minded women. Their energy is contagious and will leave you ready to take your own creative leap. Check out the Together Segal website. Amy shares that she lives in Together Segal's Ali Pant and Mellisa says that traveling is made easy with the Andy dress in your suitcase. And follow on Instagram:@togethersegal Please follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please rate and review us —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

After 15 years as co-founder of the cult cosmetic brand Three Custom Color Specialists, Trae Bodge felt like she hit a wall. She decided it was time to branch out. Her search for a corporate spot in her industry yielded nothing so she turned her attention to writing freelance. Discovering her love for sharing budget friendly living ideas landed her a job at RetailMeNot, eventually becoming their spokesperson. A layoff prompted another search for what was next, she took matters into her own hands and launched her career as a smart-shopping expert.    Today Trae is an accomplished lifestyle journalist and TV commentator specializing in smart-shopping, personal finance, and retail for over a decade. She has appeared on TV over 1,000 times; including Today Show, GMA3, NBC Nightly News, Inside Edition, and network affiliates nationwide. She is a frequent speaker at conferences, on podcasts and IG Lives, addressing such topics as media relations, entrepreneurship, and how to navigate the media landscape as an on-air talent and expert source. She has co-founded the media coaching firm, One Take, sharing her career expertise with others.  In this episode, Nada sits down with Trae to discuss how not being a fit for one industry led to finding the perfect fit for her. Trae opens up about how difficult it was for her to find what was next, and the value of a Whisper Network. She credits her success to her tenacity, hard work,  and living her brand. She also emphatically states that entrepreneurship is not for everyone. Trae leaves us a free tip suggesting the easiest way to save money is with a browser extension from a coupon site like CouponCabin, Slickdeals, Rakuten, or Honey. Check out Trae's website. If you are interested in receiving media coaching from Trae, check out One Take.  And follow on Instagram: @truetrae @onetakemediacoaching Please follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please rate and review us —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

Heidi Zumbrun is a life-long fine art and commercial photographer living in Los Angeles. With roots seated deeply in the surf and motorcycle worlds, her lens provides a unique and daring firsthand photographic diary of Los Angeles' beach and street cultures. Her editorial perspective is fueled by a love of fashion, good waves, two wheels and the lifestyle that goes along with it.Heidi received a BFA from UC Santa Barbara and an MFA from the San Francisco Art Institute. Her photographs are included in the permanent collection at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Berkeley Museum, Denver Museum, and the Ulrich Museum.  She is a recipient of the Phelan Award, Alexander Gerbode Foundation Award, and the Artadia Fund for Art & Dialogue. Heidi's always seeking the unusual to create the beautiful.In this episode, Nada sits down with Heidi to discuss the wild ride that her photography career has taken her on. From her start in a fine art gallery to learning to develop film in a tent as a white water rafting photographer, she discusses how each chapter of her career has equipped her to be who she is today. Heidi also shares how she has had to balance times of plenty and famine, and why she thinks being an “unstuck” woman has been liberating. Check out Michael Beck's Unstuck Woman project on Instagram: @unstuckwomanCheck out  Heidi's website. And follow on Instagram: @heidizumbrunPlease follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please rate and review us —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

Faith Blakeney is a designer, stylist, and mother. As a child, she spent countless hours in her Berkeley, California home redecorating her room, dressing up, and dancing in the mirror. She studied architecture at UC Berkeley, designed costumes for the local theater, and immersed herself in all things old and beautiful at the local auction house where she worked. After fifteen years of studying and working in France, Italy, and New York, Faith launched her design studio in 2010. Today, she brings passion, purpose, and play to her clients, whether dressing them for the red carpet or designing their dream spaces in LA, NY, and beyond. In this episode, Nada sits down with Faith to retrace her incredible journey from living in Italy to understanding firsthand what Dolce Vida means. Her dream of taking a leap into interior design was confirmed one day when she earned her first client while chatting up a guest at a wedding reception. The two laugh and tear up as Faith conveys her passion for creating spaces for others to feel at home and to give back something more than “decor”. She discusses how her upbringing impacted her perspective and purpose to create beauty on this planet. Faith suggests you read: Calling in "The One" by Katherine Woodward Thomas. And Nada says the Botton Bunk article Faith referenced, “How This Guy Went From A Bottom Bunk in Jail to Top of A Melrose Sneaker House” is a must-read.  Check out Faith Blakeney's website. And follow on Instagram: @studiofaithblakeneyPlease follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please rate and review us —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

Corrie Sullivan is an artist and the founder of Corrie in Color. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Aaron, and three daughters, Sienna, Scarlett, and Indigo (yes, all color names). The two initially left Ireland to spend a year exploring LA and are still here 12 years later. Corrie has always been creating. Her childhood love of texture and art led her to a degree in Textile Design and Art History from the National College of Art and Design in Dublin. Corrie is fascinated by the powerful way in which art influences and moves people. She loves soaking up inspiration from creative cities, museums, fashion, and food. And if you ever have the pleasure of running into Corrie she is sure to be wearing one of her quintessential bright outfits. In this episode, Nada sits down with Corrie to discuss how her pursuit of creating spaces of joy led her into the art installation world. Whether for private events, corporate events, short-term installations, or permanent installations, Corrie has become the go-to designer for top brands. Corrie loves owning and running her own company and shares that she has even fallen in love with spreadsheets. She opens up about working with a team of freelancers and how to keep everyone working as a cohesive team.Be sure to read: Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness Book by Ingrid Fetell Lee, and I Know How She Does It: How Successful Women Make the Most of Their Time by Laura Vanderkam.Check out Corrie in Color's website. And follow on Instagram: @corrie.in.colorPlease follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please rate and review us —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

Roz Kaur is a Sacramento-based stylist, as well as a diversity and pro-age activist. She has worked in the fashion industry for over 30 years, teaching women how to develop and maintain their authentic personal style.In this episode, Nada sits down with Roz to discuss her journey as a stylist and influencer. Roz's fearless approach to dressing has garnered a loyal Instagram following and earned her a top spot amongst pro-age advocates. Her secret sauce, she does it all "for the fun of it." Ms. Kaur shares that the only thing she is trying to sell is confidence. Her passion for empowering women is infectious. And listen until the end–you won't want to miss the three simple and accessible style tips Roz shares to amp up your wardrobe!Follow Roz on Instagram: @roz_creativestylist.Please follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please rate and review us —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.