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In Episode 10, Leslie speaks with Emmy-winning producer and writer Pamela Ryckman about her latest biography, Candace Pert: Genius, Greed, and Madness in the World of Science – the true story of scientist, activist and trailblazer Candace Pert. Pert's groundbreaking research and book Molecules of Emotion introduced the world to the mind-body connection, the opioid receptor and an HIV treatment known as Peptide T.Pamela talks about Candace's extraordinary life, discoveries and fierce competition in the male-dominated world of science and Big Pharma. Candace Pert has received shining reviews including the Wall Street Journal, “Exemplary research, balanced accounts, and deeply evocative prose... A truly insightful narrative on what it can mean to be a woman at the cutting edge of science.”In addition toCandace Pert, Leslie talks with Pamela about her first book,Stiletto Network, her own extraordinary career and the transformative effects of women supporting women in the workforce… Don't miss this episode!
Have you ever felt like a deer in headlights when an investor asked you a question you had no idea how to answer?Our guest, Renata Merino, knows exactly how you feel, and she's ready to help you deliver the best responses to investor questions!A 25-year operator, former investment banker, and Chicago Booth MBA merit scholar, Renata is a Latina serial entrepreneur turned investor and venture capitalist. She relishes in helping founders scale and has been featured in the media on women empowerment, diversity in venture, and the power of networking and building community. A single mom of 2 children, you can often find Renata at an early morning 5AM HIIT workout or kicking off her early morning Instagram videos telling her story of overcoming adversity within her life.To learn more about Renata's remarkable work in the world, visit: https://renatamerino.com/To connect with Renata on social, click these links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renatamerinobregstone/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RMB2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renatamerino45/ Blazing Babes: https://blazinbabes.org/Grab a copy of The Stiletto Network here: https://amzn.to/3ndE4SIArtyfactos: https://artyfactos.com Scroobious: https://www.scroobious.com/The Capital Network: https://thecapitalnetwork.org/fellowship-for-femalefounders/11 Questions Founders Need to Ask Investors: https://www.startuphacks.vc/blog/2016/09/21/11-questions-founders-need-to-ask-investors-during-the-fist-meeting00:00 - meet Renata Merino!06:00 - Renata's origin story12:00 - gaining large brand marketing/product management + development experience at fortune brands like: State Street, Reebok, Nestle, Life Fitness, Radio Flyer 20:00 - deep market research is your friend and the gift that keeps on giving!21:35 - founders: always be reiterating23:00 - the challenges women face when they are mothers wanting to be present with their children and they are pursuing a meaningful career ... and there's no flexibility in the workplace for them to do both.25:25 - leverage your women networks to scale your startup - this strategy helped Renata meet the founder/innovator of Radio Flyer, and she was hired!31:30 - how Renata came up with a business that she could do while the kids were sleeping - Andelicious Moment!33:00 - women get it done because they have to - Stitch That On A Pillow!39:10 - workout and dress for success every day - it's good for your mental health42:20 - why Renata transitioned from founder to investor44:10 - raising captial? Do your research! Renata shares an outstanding example of getting an investor's attention via a cold LinkedIn approach.48:20 - you need to have shared values with the folks on your cap table51:55 - best advice for handling handling tough investor feedback1:01:01 - how can founders meet investors1:02:10 - excellent advice re: equity for Advisory Board Members1:04:00 - how to get beta test feedback when your product is not yet FDA approved.1:08:33 - the BEST response to give an investor when they say no.Thank you for carving out time to improve your Founder Game - when you do better, your business will do better - cheers!Ande ♥Ande Lyonshttp://andelyons.comANDELICIOUS RESOURCES:JOIN STARTUP LIFE LIVE MEETUP GROUPGet an alert whenever I post a new show!https://bit.ly/StartupLifeLIVEAGORAPULSEMy favorite digital marketing dashboard is AGORAPULSE – it's the best platform to manage your social media posts and presence! Learn more here: http://www.agorapulse.com?via=ande17STARTUP DOX Do you need attorney reviewed legal documents for your startup? I'm a proud community partner of Startup Dox, a new service provided by Selvarajah Law PC which helps you draw out all the essential paperwork needed to kickstart your business in a super cost-effective way. All the legal you're looking for… only without confusion or frustration. EVERY filing and document comes with an attorney review. You will never do it alone. Visit https://www.thestartupdox.com/ and use my discount code ANDE10 to receive 10% off your order.SPONSORSHIPIf you resonate with the show's mission of amplifying diverse founder voices while serving first-time founders around the world, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Startup Life LIVE Show! ande@andelyons.com.STREAMYARD OVERLAYS AND GRAPHIC DESIGNNicky Pasquierhttps://www.virtuosoassistant.co.uk/Visit Nicky's CANVA Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhUDgDHkkma3YhOf7uy8TAbt7HdkXhSjOGET VIDEO/AUDIO TRANSCRIBED WITH OTTER.AIhttps://bit.ly/StartupLifeOtter CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE: https://andelyons.com https://twitter.com/AndeLyonshttps://www.facebook.com/StartupLifew... https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ https://www.instagram.com/ande_lyons/ https://www.pinterest.com/andelyons/ https://angel.co/andelyons TikTok: @andelyons
BAM. On this episode, I ll be sharing the Stiletto Network & Personal Advisory Board post from the PermissionLESS blog. Now you can hear my posts while you re driving, on the train, running, working out, or doing whatever it is you do when you listen to audio Do you like this format? Let me know! Read […] The post Stiletto Networks & PABs Ep. 0107 appeared first on permissionLESS.
Madeline Albright is famous for saying that there is a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women. Yet there has been much discussion about the fact that once women reach leadership roles, they don’t tend to help other women move up. Today we’re going to find out more about a new trend where women are joining forces to help each other reach new heights of success.Joining me today is author, Pamela Ryckman. Her recent book, Stiletto Network, describes a new trend of women forming power circles that are changing the face of business.FEATURED GUESTPamela Ryckman has written for The New York Times, Financial Times, International Herald Tribune, and Fortune.com/CNNMoney, among other publications.Before becoming a journalist, Pamela performed internal strategy work for the Equities divisions of Merrill Lynch and Goldman Sachs.Pamela earned her A.B. in Comparative Literature from Princeton University and her M.A. in Journalism from New York University.Pamela is on the board of Page 73 Productions, which develops and produces new work by early-career playwrights. From 2003 to 2009, Pamela as on the board of The Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York, which won a 2010 Tony Award for Excellence in the Theatre.
Stiletto Network is a story of female friendship disguised as a business story, a tale of women banding together to improve lives, companies and communities, to achieve their dreams and change the world. This event is part of the Villanova School of Business Executive Speaker Series.
Stiletto Network is a story of female friendship disguised as a business story, a tale of women banding together to improve lives, companies and communities, to achieve their dreams and change the world. This event is part of the Villanova School of Business Executive Speaker Series.
is a former Wall Street strategist turned journalist who says that women's networks are sprouting up all over the country. She talks about how you don't have to be young, old, famous or fabulous to start one. This new movement, she says, encompasses hundreds of thousands of women in America alone. After her experience of visiting more than 40 groups, she gives advice in her book, , on how anyone can set one up, and shares stories about how women are banding together to help other women. About The Women's Eye Radio: podcast is a show from , an Online Magazine which features news and interviews with women who want to make the world a better place. From newsmakers, changemakers, entrepreneurs, best-selling authors, cancer survivors, adventurers, and experts on leadership, stress and health, to kids helping kids, global grandmothers improving children's lives, and women who fight for equal rights,"It's the world as we see it." The Women's Eye Radio Show broadcasts on in Phoenix, live-streams on 1480KPHX.com, and is available as on-demand talk radio on iTunes and at . Learn more about The Women's Eye at
Pamela Ryckman, author of Stiletto Network explains the role that women's networks can play in business success and how to integrate online and offline networking.