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As we close out Black History Month, we wanted to shine a spotlight on one sector of the population we're truly in awe of: Black female business owners. Although Black women make up less than 10% of the U.S. population, they've emerged as the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the country.  Today we're joined by Tiffany Dufu, president of the Tory Burch Foundation and author of Drop the Ball, to discuss what's fueling the rise of Black women-owned businesses, the biggest hurdles they face, and how we can all use our purchasing power to support them. Looking for more financial confidence?

I am super delighted to have Tiffany Dufu, the President at The Tory Burch Foundation, on for this episode of #29DaysofMagic! 2025! She talks about being a Girl Scout selling cookies, and her first real job which she absolutely hated, but she really learned how helpful it was to learn that people can say no to you over and over but the world doesn't fall apart. She talks about her incredible journey where so many amazing incredible women saw her and invited her into the room and how impactful that has been for her career and starting her own companies. Tiffany talks about the 4 levers of economic opportunity and how the fourth is entrepreneurship and how important that is to help people. She talks about how important the work she is doing at the Tory Burch Foundation is especially in this current climate. She points out that instead of asking the question, "How am I to solve this challenge?" instead she asks "Who is going to help me solve it?" and how important it is especially for women entrepreneurs to remember that this is not a solo journey."We build trust by asking for help, not for offering it," - Tiffany DufuCheck out the Lavender oil She mentioned here: https://www.loccitane.com/en-us/lavender-essential-oil-15HE005L14.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAwtu9BhC8ARIsAI9JHakYQOFtck3W7LQ-KpAtBk8W3TC_D6NENUZoNCPYBYlUEDOnOqWzUsIaAnvVEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.dsL'OCCITANE Lavender OilConnect with her here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tiffanydufuInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tdufu/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoSIgKTfYRMmBreoNv_8-aALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanydufu/Personal Website: https://www.tiffanydufu.com/Her Company Website: https://www.weareluminary.com/luminary-crus

Cassie Abel is the founder and CEO of Wild Rye, a brand that celebrates the duality of athletes with gear for both snow and mountain biking. In this podcast, we dive into the history of the brand as she launched with a co-founder, looked for signals that they were on the right track, and rode the exhausting rollercoaster of manufacturing, marketing and everything in between as the brand experienced growth. Find out how a Craiglist post became an inflection point for the brand - and where the brand is headed next! Show Notes: Wild Rye: https://wild-rye.com/ Cassie Abel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassie-abel-5853787/ Women-Led Wednesday: https://womenledwednesday.com/ How I Built This - Sara Blakely: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spanx-sara-blakely/id1150510297?i=1000396023160 How I Built This - Whitney Wolfe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bumble-whitney-wolfe-2017/id1150510297?i=1000436036734 Tory Burch Foundation: https://www.toryburchfoundation.org/ Title Nine: https://www.titlenine.com/ BPC - Brand, Product, Content: Salomon QST Skis: https://www.salomon.com/en-us/shop/sports/alpine-skiing/skis/freeride.html Eliot Jackson - "Ode To LA": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDthZQI7G4c Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/second-nature-media Meet us on Slack: https://www.launchpass.com/second-nature Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secondnature.media Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.secondnature.media Subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@secondnaturemedia

Gabrielle Raymond McGee has over 18 years of proven experience in global scaling, transformative partnerships, driving record breaking results that have changed the game for sports, entertainment and fashion megabrands. This Little Star Light episode is hosted by Andrea Jaeger and Karen Vazquez. Powerhouse guest, Gabrielle is a three-time award winner Stanford Intellectual Contribution Award, Author of Wave Makers, Wharton MBA, Stanford GSB LEADer, Former Chief Operating Officer of the Tory Burch Foundation, Board Member of Dr. Sylvia Earle's Mission Blue and RISE, Elected into the Marketing Hall of Femme, Wife, Mom of 3 children under the age of 6, and furthering helping humanity, a very active community member. Gabrielle discusses, “Know Who You Are, Life Comes in Seasons, One of my Super Powers and more! Listen, watch and enjoy this special Little Star Light episode. Gabrielle is also featured in www.littlestar.organnouncement section. Learn more about Gabrielle Raymond McGee at @gabrielleraymondmcgee Learn more about Little Star Foundation www.littlestar.orgWelcome to the Little Star Light PodcastIt is exciting to have you as a listener of Little Star Light, a podcast dedicated to sharing stories of courage and inspiration with our hosts and guests during uplifting, entertaining and intriguing conversations. Thank you for joining us. Each of us have a great story to live, you included. Hear and learn from, be inspired by and benefit from respected industry experts, brave pathfinders, curious adventurers, determined innovators, creative warriors, experienced leaders, and caring people who have joined together for you.Your hosts are Andrea Jaeger, Karen Vazquez and Adriana Solarova. In addition we have special co-hosts and guests from around the world, also doing their best to bring their own amazing light to you. Get ready! Here we go!www.littlestarlightpodcast.com For more information about the work Little Star Foundation does, please visit: https://www.littlestar.org/

In this episode, Eugenia Richman, Editor-in-Chief, WWD, and Tiffany Dufu, President, Tory Burch Foundation (and author of "Drop the Ball: Achieve More by Doing Less"), chat about women's entrepreneurship, leadership, giving back, women and girls' rights, and knowing what matters most to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie J. Wong sits down with Judy Tsuei, the dynamic founder of Wildhearted Words, a branding and marketing agency dedicated to positive impact brands. Judy shares her incredible journey from growing up with tiger parents in LA to becoming a successful entrepreneur and author. They discuss her struggles with an eating disorder, the healing power of storytelling, and the importance of authenticity in both personal and professional life. Host: Dr. Stephanie J. Wong Guest: Judy Tsuei, Founder of Wildhearted Words and Host of the 'F*** Saving Face' Podcast Key Topics: Judy's background and upbringing with immigrant parents. Her journey through various careers and living in multiple countries. The pivotal moment in China that led her to seek treatment for her eating disorder. How yoga and therapeutic work transformed her life. The creation of Wildhearted Words and its mission to drive real conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Judy's experience as a Tory Burch Foundation fellow and the importance of recognizing one's value beyond business success. The concept of "F*** Saving Face" and empowering mental and emotional health by breaking through taboo topics. The significance of asking for help and building a supportive community. Memorable Quotes: "Feelings are not linear, and there's no reason to understand. We just have to go through them." "The heart is the master, and the head is the servant. Authenticity is key to building meaningful connections." Resources Mentioned: Judy Tsuei's book: The Little Book of Tibetan Rites and Rituals Judy's podcast: Fuck Saving Face Tory Burch Foundation Fellowship Connect with Judy Tsuei: Website: Wildhearted Words: https://www.wildheartedwords.com/ LinkedIn: Judy Tsuei : https://www.linkedin.com/in/judytsuei/ Instagram: @judytsuei  Connect with Dr. Stephanie J. Wong: Website: Color of Success Podcast: https://www.colorofsuccesspodcast.com/ Memoir: Cancel the Filter: Realities of a Psychologist, Podcaster, and Working Mother of Color (available on Amazon and wherever books are sold) Join the Community: Follow us on all social platforms @colorofsuccesspodcast Thank you for listening! Subscribe to the podcast and stay tuned for more empowering stories. Share your "cancel the filter" moments with us!

Today, we're chatting with the creative minds behind Dance Happy Designs! Emily Scott is here to chat with us about the power of inclusive entrepreneurship, friendship, and creativity and share some of co-founder Julia's thoughts on their friendship and partnership, plus what her favorite design is! Emily shares their experiences creating high-quality, amazing designs and fostering an inclusive movement that centers and honors people with disabilities. Hear about their achievements, including being named a Tory Burch Foundation fellow, securing deals with Nordstrom and Aerie, and their commitment to collaborating with the Down Syndrome community. Plus, we hear about some new products AND they share an exclusive discount with our listeners! --- SHOW NOTES Exclusive 21% off Dance Happy Designs for our listeners if you use THELUCKYFEW Shop Dance Happy Designs Shop the Dance Happy Designs and NDSS collab  Shop Julia's Favorite Design Incana Follow Dance Happy Designs on Instagram and Facebook Learn more about The Tory Burch Foundation Fellowship  JOIN THE MOVEMENT Join us in celebrating and supporting The Lucky Few Podcast! For just $0.99, $4.99, or $9.99 a month, you can help us continue shouting worth and shifting narratives for people with Down syndrome. Your support makes a difference in our ability to create meaningful content, enable us to cover production costs, and explore additional opportunities to expand our resources. Become an essential part of The Lucky Few movement today!  DISCOUNT CODE Friends, grab your narrative shifting gear over on The Lucky Few Merch Shop and use code PODCAST for 10% off! HELP US SHIFT THE NARRATIVE Interested in partnering with The Lucky Few Podcast as a sponsor? Email hello@theluckyfewpodcast.com for more information! LET'S CHAT Email hello@theluckyfewpodcast.com with your questions and Good News for future episodes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theluckyfewpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theluckyfewpod/support

No doubt you've heard of—or even shopped—the massively successful fashion brand founded by our guest, Tory Burch. But what is it about this trailblazing fashion designer that's earned her a spot on Time magazine's list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World? From humble beginnings to global acclaim, Tory's journey is one of resilience, innovation and unwavering dedication to women in business. Just five years after launching her lifestyle brand, she started the Tory Burch Foundation aimed at advancing women's empowerment and entrepreneurship by providing access to capital, education, and community. Among its initiatives, Tory's foundation has partnered with Goldman Sachs to provide business-education grants, mentoring and much-needed networking opportunities. They've also partnered with Bank of America to provide $100 million in low-cost loans and mentoring support to more than 5,500 women entrepreneurs. Tory has served on several boards, including the Council of Fashion Designers of America, the Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, the Startup America Partnership and the Barnes Foundation. Whether you're a seasoned fashion enthusiast or simply curious about the stories behind the seams, Tory's story is sure to inspire and enlighten. We're proud to have had a long-standing partnership with Tory at Nordstrom and we look forward to the work we'll do together in the future. Thanks for tuning in to episode 60. We hope you enjoy it! Did you know that YOU can be on The Nordy Pod? This show isn't just a one-way conversation. We want to hear about what Nordstrom looks like through your eyes. Share your Nordstrom experience, good or bad, by giving us a call and leaving a voicemail at: 206.594.0526, or send an email to nordypodcast@nordstrom.com to be a part of the conversation! And be sure to follow us on Instagram @thenordypod to stay up to date on new episodes, announcements and more.

Neillie Butler is the owner and executive planner of Mariée Ami, one of the nation's most sought-after event planning, production and design firms. Throughout her two decades in the hospitality industry, Neillie has been recognized by Fortune, BRIDES, Over the Moon, the New York Times, and more - as well as named one of the South's Top Wedding Planners. She serves a discerning clientele made up of CEOs and Presidents of Fortune 500 companies, universities across the country, and owners of professional sports teams – all while maintaining a footing in boutique hospitality. In 2021, she was named a leading female entrepreneur by the Tory Burch Foundation and in August she will be recognized by the Alabama chapter of the American Cancer Society as one of this year's honorees.In today's episode we discuss: Neillie's background working in corporate hospitality and how beating cancer as a college student gave her the courage to launch her event planning business in 2009 How Neillie transitioned from planning small, local weddings in Alabama to having a team of planners working under her that regularly plan ultra luxury weddings and events throughout the United States The Mariée Ami experience which leads with heart-centric hospitality practices What it means to lead, mentor, and grow a team Breaking down the details of what it takes to execute high production events Creating a venue from the ground up for private estate weddings Wedding budgets and the difference between a $200K, $500K, and $800K+ event Neillie and her team's favorite wedding destinations Actionable advice for wedding creatives on how to book luxury destination eventsThe Wedding Destination Podcast, brought to you by international wedding photographer Molly Carr, whose work can regularly be seen in publications such as Harper's BAZAAR, Town & Country, BRIDES, and Martha Stewart Weddings and who was voted a Top Wedding Photographer in the World by The Wed.Designed to educate and inspire couples and creatives on all things destination weddings, the Wedding Destination Podcast interviews luxury wedding industry professionals who are at the top of their fields to give inspiring and actionable business and wedding planning advice.Tune in to the Wedding Destination Podcast every week to stay up to date with the latest destination wedding trends, advice from luxury wedding industry professionals, and plan the destination wedding of your dreams! Subscribe now, and get the inside scoop.FOLLOW ALONG:The Wedding Destination Podcast@weddingdestinationpodcastMariée Amihttps://www.marieeami.com/@mariee_amiMolly Carr Photographyhttps://mollycarrphotography.com/@mollycarrphotography

Monica Sunny is the founder and CEO of The Chai Box, an ethical and sustainable tea company that specializes in hand-blended loose-leaf chai blends and small-batch chai concentrate. Previously, Monica Sunny worked as a human organizational consultant for Chick-Fil-A where she designed training models, conducted ROI analyses and built competency models for the company's hiring practices.  The journey of creating The Chai Box started when Monica had her three boys and wanted to instill the love of Chai.  Her family started sharing this ritual with family and friends which ultimately led to the creation of The Chai Box. What started as a side-hustle in her basement has now grown to a full operation in Marietta, GA. In 2021, The Chai Box was selected as one of Oprah's Favorite Things. And most recently, Monica was given a grant and mentorship opportunity with the Tory Burch Foundation and Stacy's Rise Project. Website: https://thechaibox.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechaibox/?hl=en @thechaibox Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-sunny-88383620a/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechaibox/ Chai Roll-Up Recipe: HERE Chai Apple Turnover Recipe: HERE

Erika Tebbens is a Growth Strategist for visionary entrepreneurs, leaders, and changemakers who are looking to make their mark doing things differently –– and leave a legacy of positive impact.She provides growth consulting and training through her company, Erika Tebbens Consulting; her podcast: Sell it, Sister!; and through being a featured speaker on podcasts and for communities such as The Tory Burch Foundation and Honeybook/Rising Tide.She's also the author of You've Got This!: A Counterintuitive Guide to Powerful, Inevitable ChangemakingIn today's episode, Erika and I talk about her new book which focuses on how you can make a difference in the world without sacrificing who you are and what you care about. Erika also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at her book-writing and self-publishing process.For the full show notes, transcript, and more, visit socialslowdown.comSupport the show

Today's conversation in the suite is about extraordinary journeys with Megan Gorman. Megan is the Founder and Managing Partner at Chequers Financial Management, a female-owned high-net-worth tax and financial planning firm in San Francisco, California, that started nearly 8 years ago. Megan's financial career began when she took her first tax class at Rutgers Law School after earning a B.S. in history from Bryn Mawr College and studying in London. Her insatiable curiosity and passion for exploring financial issues through the lens of psychology, culture, and history has spawned a specialization in tax planning, a firm with a single premise:  to establish long-term, lasting relationships best to serve the needs of high-net-worth individuals and families. Driven by this passion, she spent almost 20 years advising wealthy families on navigating their financial lives in her roles at Goldman Sachs and BNY Mellon Wealth Management before starting Chequers. The name Chequers Financial Management has special significance you'll discover about 15 minutes into our conversation and derives its meaning from the U.K. It is the second home of the U.K. Prime Minister, and today is Rishi Sunak. Megan is a deep thinker, and her efforts have earned her the distinction of being named to the Forbes 2022 list of America's top women wealth advisors. She's also a senior contributor at Forbes, writing on the intersection of her passions: tax, finance, retirement, and estate planning. She's frequently quoted in prominent financial media outlets, including the Washington Post, CNN, and The Wall Street Journal, and more! She can be heard weekly on the Money Tree Investing Podcast panel, discussing trending topics in the investment world. In addition to everything she already does, Megan has recently joined the advisory board of Swaay Media Inc. Her other engagements include Schwab Impact, Tory Burch Foundation, Chief, and Better Place Forests. Just WOW.In fact, one of the many gifts you'll discover about Megan Gorman in this episode is her unmistakable passion for problem-solving and bold entrepreneurial journeys. As an adjunct law professor at Golden Gate School of Law and the author of www.thewealthintersection.com, she shares sound advice on taking control of our taxes and finances in the present and planning for our future destiny In The Suite. ResourcesChequers Financial ManagementMegan Gorman LinkedIn Megan Gorman TwitterMegan Gorman ForbesThe Wealth IntersectionNational Endowment for Financial Education Mercy Brown Bag Program

In 2013, after many years working in large law firms and co-founding one of the first legal metrics start-ups, Caren Ulrich Stacy took time out to reflect on how she could bring together what she had done with what she had experienced to solve a problem that keeps knocking at her door – how do women who had left legal practice for a variety of different reasons, find their way back to it? The answer was the OnRamp Fellowship, the first returnship program for law firms that later extended to legal departments. It grew into the Diversity Lab, an incubator for innovative ways of boosting diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. The Lab ran a series of Women in Law Hackathons from 2016 – The Mansfield Rule was an idea from the first Hackathon that grew wings in US, Canadian and UK law firms and legal departments too. Named after the first woman lawyer in the US, Arabella Mansfield, its focus is on boosting and sustaining diversity in leadership and the pipeline to leadership. The Lab also subsequently established the Move the Needle initiative, a wonderful collaborative experiment between the Lab and four founding law firms, resourced over 5 years, the outcome being to produce empirical data (which will include a Report) about diversity and inclusion in hiring, retention and advancement. The Report, when released, promises to provide a tried and tested blueprint for advancing diversity and inclusion in the legal industry. What Caren has accomplished with the Diversity Lab and these two amazing initiatives (of many) we discussed, is remarkable and outstanding! What's also critically important is that the work and outcomes are supported, every step of the way, with data, data analysis, and metrics – they provide an empirical and quantifiable foundation that differentiates these initiatives from others and, tells a story that is both deeply personal but also objectively verifiable!  Caren is the Founder & CEO of the Diversity Lab; the Founder of its On Ramp Fellowship; was recently appointed as the Lead Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility Advisor to the USPTO; holds roles with the UN Women initiative, and holds Fellowships at The College of Law Practice Management and the Tory Burch Foundation. If you would prefer to watch rather than listen to this podcast, you'll find the video here. About the Future 50 Series In the Future 50 Series we're chatting with legalpreneurs who, through their ideas and actions, are challenging and transforming legal BAU all around the world. If you would like to recommend people for this Series, please contact us at: CLI@collaw.edu.au.

Lola talks about the 2022 Embrace Ambition Summit presented by the Tory Burch Foundation and how being an introvert can disrupt her ambition at times. She shares tips on building better social skills and ways to be social as an introvert. 2022 Embrace Ambition Summit: https://youtu.be/25wpiGFADAQLet's Connect:  https://msha.ke/theawkwardmomstageShop my Digital Etsy Store: http://etsy.com/shop/awkwardmomdigitalBoundless Audio Network: https://boundlessaudionetwork.com/our-shows/the-awkward-mom-stage/Get a free week on Better help: https://www.betterhelp.com/start/?go=true&rc=1720a108ede19b21-1&utm_medium=direct_mobile&utm_source=referral_program¬_found=1&gor=startStarting a podcast? Get started for free!Podcast Websites Made Easy: https://www.podpage.com/?via=chanteaPodcast Hosting and More: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1387852Music Credits: Intro, outro, and ad music provided by:Over You - Atch https://soundcloud.com/atch-musicDisclaimer: This contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Tory Burch, Founder and Executive Chairman at Tory Burch LLC, and Laurie Fabiano, President of the Tory Burch Foundation, discuss the foundation's Embrace Ambition Summit addressing the state of women and work and inequities exacerbated by Covid. Burch also shares her thoughts on inflation and supply chain concerns. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tory Burch, Founder and Executive Chairman at Tory Burch LLC, and Laurie Fabiano, President of the Tory Burch Foundation, discuss the foundation's Embrace Ambition Summit addressing the state of women and work and inequities exacerbated by Covid. Burch also shares her thoughts on inflation and supply chain concerns. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Keane is the Chief Product Officer at TAPPTEK, a cutting-edge beverage performance tracker. He is a startup advisor, entrepreneur, and is experienced in product innovation and mobile application design and development. He has assembled and led teams for Parenting Solutions, LLC, Anheuser-Busch InBev, MetLife, and Accenture. James has been a founding member of CMTx BioTech and Airfoil Corp.  Jamie Robinson is the Founder and CEO of TAPPTEK. He has over 25 years of experience in the sports and entertainment industry. He is a Founding Board Member and Secretary at Tory Burch Foundation and Chair of Programming Philly Chapter at The Explorers Club since 2014. He was the architect behind The Fanatics Consumer Partnership and creator of national programs with Dunkin Donuts, McDonald's, Dr. Pepper, and MillerCoors. In this episode with James Keane and Jamie Robinson Are you pouring money down the drain based on inaccurate premise data from your brewery or distillery? Understanding consumer purchase behavior and its connection to on-tap beverages have been lost — until now.  James Keane and Jamie Robinson saw a gap in the market and created TAPPTEK to fill the void. They recognized the need to forecast better production and dispensary habits. Through their tool, brands have instant access to data that will minimize loss and provide better service to consumers in the beverage industry.  In the episode of Legends Behind the Craft, Drew Hendricks is joined by James Keane and Jamie Robinson of TAPPTEK to discuss bringing premise data technology to on-tap beverage dispensers. Together, they discuss the innovation behind their invention, how to collect and interpret data to help brands scale, and the importance of being a company for the customer.

This week I'm talking with social media strategist Lauren Bond of Ziva Hill Creative, and we're talking about going full-time as an entrepreneur. Listen now to find out how Lauren transitioned from side-hustle to full-time business owner. Plus, she shares why it's been so important to be part of a business community of like-minded women along her journey, and how it empowered her to replace her full-time job!Connect with Lauren on Facebook or Instagram, or discover Lauren's Top 5 Social Media Tips for free!_____Looking for a like-minded community where you can find your business bestie like Lauren did? Find out more about the New-B Mastermind: Group Support for Women in Business and get ready to jump into your 2022 business year!Want to dip your toe into the waters of business before you get started? Join the Business Wisdom Book Club to discover business principles from some of the greats!Ready to grow your business mind? Download my 12 Must-Read Books for Business Wisdom booklist for FREE!Ready to turn your big idea into a profitable business you LOVE? Let's connect and see if the New-B Development Personal Support program is right for you!Grab your copy of Manifest Success: How to shut out the noise and transform your big idea into a business you love! for just $0.99 on Kindle through the end of the year - all proceeds will support women in business through the Tory Burch Foundation.

This week I'm talking with Chrystal Clifton of The Art of Premium Sales, and we're talking about what it means to give yourself permission. Listen now to find out how to breakthrough your own personal glass ceiling, what it means to “play up”, and how to own your gold. Plus! Chrystal shares the two questions you need to be asking yourself if you want your business to be successful.Connect with Chrystal via email at chrystal@chrystalclifton.com, or take it to the next level by signing up for a mini retreat & exploring Chrystal's FREE resources! _____Looking for a way to “play up” and create a business strategy you LOVE? Find out more about the New-B Mastermind: Group Support for Women in Business and get ready to jump into your 2022 business year!Want to dip your toe into the waters of business before you get started? Join the Business Wisdom Book Club to discover business principles from some of the greats!Ready to grow your business mind? Download my 12 Must-Read Books for Business Wisdom booklist for FREE!Ready to turn your big idea into a profitable business you LOVE? Let's connect and see if the New-B Development Personal Support program is right for you!Grab your copy of Manifest Success: How to shut out the noise and transform your big idea into a business you love! for just $0.99 on Kindle through the end of the year - all proceeds will support women in business through the Tory Burch Foundation.

The presence of purpose in business can transform the process of working toward a goal. Fashion designer, philanthropist, and businesswoman Tory Burch discusses the art of leading with her heart, and the power of leading with passion and purpose. You can support the Tory Burch Foundation here.

This week I'm talking with content repurposing queen Alexis Perry and she's sharing with us how she makes decisions confidently as a business owner. Listen now to hear about how Alexis avoids decision fatigue, her best business hack for women entrepreneurs, and a special hack for the mompreneurs out there!Connect with Alexis on Facebook or take it to the next level and join her FREE Facebook Group, the CEO Summit Climb. _____Want to grow your business mind? Download my 12 Must-Read Books for Business Wisdom booklist for FREE!Looking for a way to create a business strategy you LOVE? Find out more about the New-B Mastermind: Group Support for Women in Business and get ready to jump into your 2022 business year!Want to dip your toe into the waters of business before you get started? Join the Business Wisdom Book Club to discover business principles from some of the greats!Ready to turn your big idea into a profitable business you LOVE? Let's connect and see if the New-B Development Personal Support program is right for you!Grab your copy of Manifest Success: How to shut out the noise and transform your big idea into a business you love! for just $0.99 on Kindle through the end of the year - all proceeds will support women in business through the Tory Burch Foundation.

Melanie Herschorn of AUTHORity Marketing Live interviews me all about my new book, Manifest Success: How to shut out the noise and transform your big idea into a business you love!Get your name on the New-B Mastermind waitlist today and you can be one of the first with access to the Black Friday specials!_____Want to grow your business mind? Download my 12 Must-Read Books for Business Wisdom booklist for FREE!Looking for a way to create a business strategy you LOVE? Find out more about the New-B Mastermind: Group Support for Women in Business and get ready to jump into your 2022 business year!Want to dip your toe into the waters of business before you get started? Join the Business Wisdom Book Club to discover business principles from some of the greats!Ready to turn your big idea into a profitable business you LOVE? Let's connect and see if the New-B Development Personal Support program is right for you!Grab your copy of Manifest Success: How to shut out the noise and transform your big idea into a business you love! for just $0.99 on Kindle through the end of the year - all proceeds will support women in business through the Tory Burch Foundation.

This week I'm joined by organic launch strategist Grace Yeo. Grace has known she would be her own boss ever since she was a little girl! Listen to her talk about what's kept her going on her journey, how she found validation even when she didn't tell anyone about her business venture, and her best tips for staying true to your personal journey.Connect with Grace on Instagram or book a FREE discovery call to find out more about how an organic launch would work for your business._____Want to grow your business mind? Download my 12 Must-Read Books for Business Wisdom booklist for FREE!Looking for a way to create a business strategy you LOVE? Find out more about the New-B Mastermind: Group Support for Women in Business and get ready to jump into your 2022 business year!Want to dip your toe into the waters of business before you get started? Join the Business Wisdom Book Club to discover business principles from some of the greats!Ready to turn your big idea into a profitable business you LOVE? Let's connect and see if the New-B Development Personal Support program is right for you!Grab your copy of Manifest Success: How to shut out the noise and transform your big idea into a business you love! for just $0.99 on Kindle through the end of the year - all proceeds will support women in business through the Tory Burch Foundation.

This week Crystal Bantel, known as “Your Tech Fairy”, shares her experience of dealing with perfectionism. Even as a successful entrepreneur, she was stuck through all of 2020 trying to get her new business “perfect”. Find out how she empowered herself to let go of the need to get it perfect so she could get it DONE!Find Crystal on her WEBSITE or connect with her on Instagram! Check out her FREE “How to Start Your Email List” mini-course to learn how to set up email tech._____Want to grow your business mind? Download my 12 Must-Read Books for Business Wisdom booklist for FREE!Looking for a way to create a business strategy you LOVE? Find out more about the New-B Mastermind: Group Support for Women in Business and get ready to jump into your 2022 business year!Want to dip your toe into the waters of business before you get started? Join the Business Wisdom Book Club to discover business principles from some of the greats!Ready to turn your big idea into a profitable business you LOVE? Let's connect and see if the New-B Development Personal Support program is right for you!Grab your copy of Manifest Success: How to shut out the noise and transform your big idea into a business you love! for just $0.99 on Kindle through the end of the year - all proceeds will support women in business through the Tory Burch Foundation.

Marci shares her wisdom around showing up for your business consistently, even if you've got family and home and work to navigate. She's a busy mom and full-time employee, but she manages to carve out space for her “side passion project”. Find out why pursuing a fulfilling legacy makes her a better mom and employee!Check out Marci's blog and download her free Journal Pages to grow your awareness.Connect with Marci on Facebook or Instagram to see what she's up to and watch Deck Talks with Marci!_____Want to grow your business mind? Download my 12 Must-Read Books for Business Wisdom booklist for FREE!Looking for a way to create a business strategy you LOVE? Find out more about the New-B Mastermind: Group Support for Women in Business and get ready to jump into your 2022 business year!Want to dip your toe into the waters of business before you get started? Join the Business Wisdom Book Club to discover business principles from some of the greats!Ready to turn your big idea into a profitable business you LOVE? Let's connect and see if the New-B Development Personal Support program is right for you!Grab your copy of Manifest Success: How to shut out the noise and transform your big idea into a business you love! for just $0.99 on Kindle through the end of the year - all proceeds will support women in business through the Tory Burch Foundation.

Meagan shares her experience of starting and growing a successful business without sharing her picture or spending time on social media. She's a shining example of thriving while doing business in ways that align with your personal values! If the thought of being on Facebook or Instagram makes you want to run and hide, then this one is for you.Check out Meagan's blog or find out more about ClickUp services on her website.Connect with Meagan online or download her list of 50 Things to Delegate to Your Team to figure out what work you could easily pass off to your virtual assistant!_____Want to grow your business mind? Download my 12 Must-Read Books for Business Wisdom booklist for FREE!Looking for a way to create a business strategy you LOVE? Find out more about the New-B Mastermind: Group Support for Women in Business and get ready to jump into your 2022 business year!Want to dip your toe into the waters of business before you get started? Join the Business Wisdom Book Club to discover business principles from some of the greats!Ready to turn your big idea into a profitable business you LOVE? Let's connect and see if the New-B Development Personal Support program is right for you!Grab your copy of Manifest Success: How to shut out the noise and transform your big idea into a business you love! for just $0.99 on Kindle through the end of the year - all proceeds will support women in business through the Tory Burch Foundation.

Kendra shares about her struggle to choose a niche because, like so many of us, she didn't want to minimize her ability to help women transform. She helps us understand why choosing one specific entry-point can bring more clarity to your potential clients, making it easier for them to say YES to working with you.Check out The Radiantly Alive Woman FB group for more info about working your scars.Connect with Kendra on Instagram or download her Easy 3 Part Practice to Begin Working Your Scars to see what it's all about!_____Want to grow your business mind? Download my 12 Must-Read Books for Business Wisdom booklist for FREE!Looking for a way to create a business strategy you LOVE? Find out more about the New-B Mastermind: Group Support for Women in Business and get ready to jump into your 2022 business year!Want to dip your toe into the waters of business before you get started? Join the Business Wisdom Book Club to discover business principles from some of the greats!Ready to turn your big idea into a profitable business you LOVE? Let's connect and see if the New-B Development Personal Support program is right for you!Grab your copy of Manifest Success: How to shut out the noise and transform your big idea into a business you love! for just $0.99 on Kindle through the end of the year - all proceeds will support women in business through the Tory Burch Foundation.

Jenny tells us about the time she woke up thinking "There has got to more to life than this." She has since discovered the way forward is by BEing - find out how you can hear your calling!Connect with Jenny on her WEBSITE, via email at jenny@themoernboss.com, or you can find her on Instagram @themodernbosscoach and Facebook in The Modern Boss Collective group.As a gift to you, grab Jenny's 5 Hacks for Productive Time Management HERE!_____Want to grow your business mind? Download my 12 Must-Read Books for Business Wisdom booklist for FREE!Looking for a way to create a business strategy you LOVE? Find out more about the New-B Mastermind: Group Support for Women in Business and get ready to jump into your 2022 business year!Want to dip your toe into the waters of business before you get started? Join the Business Wisdom Book Club to discover business principles from some of the greats!Ready to turn your big idea into a profitable business you LOVE? Let's connect and see if the New-B Development Personal Support program is right for you!Grab your copy of Manifest Success: How to shut out the noise and transform your big idea into a business you love! for just $0.99 on Kindle through the end of the year - all proceeds will support women in business through the Tory Burch Foundation.

Nikita shares her journey of building a business while coping with multiple chronic illnesses. She is the master of turning your mess into your messages - listen now to hear about how she's redefining success!Connect with Nikita on her WEBSITE or look her up on Instagram @thrivewithnikita.As a gift to you, you can grab her Business Mindset Toolkit for FREE on her website!_____Want to grow your business mind? Download my 12 Must-Read Books for Business Wisdom booklist for FREE!Looking for a way to create a business strategy you LOVE? Find out more about the New-B Mastermind: Group Support for Women in Business and get ready to jump into your 2022 business year!Want to dip your toe into the waters of business before you get started? Join the Business Wisdom Book Club to discover business principles from some of the greats!Ready to turn your big idea into a profitable business you LOVE? Let's connect and see if the New-B Development Personal Support program is right for you!Grab your copy of Manifest Success: How to shut out the noise and transform your big idea into a business you love! for just $0.99 on Kindle through the end of the year - all proceeds will support women in business through the Tory Burch Foundation.

Alishbah brings the wisdom from her own experience shifting into the entrepreneurial world. She knows exactly what it's like to come face to face with your limiting beliefs and fears - listen now to find out why mindset is your #1 business tool!Connect with Alishbah on her WEBSITE or find her on Instagram @alishbah.lakhani and Facebook at Alishbah Lakhani Dhanani.As a gift to you, check out Alishbah's 5 Must Have for Websites HERE!_____Want to grow your business mind? Download my 12 Must-Read Books for Business Wisdom booklist for FREE!Looking for a way to create a business strategy you LOVE? Find out more about the New-B Mastermind: Group Support for Women in Business and get ready to jump into your 2022 business year!Want to dip your toe into the waters of business before you get started? Join the Business Wisdom Book Club to discover business principles from some of the greats!Ready to turn your big idea into a profitable business you LOVE? Let's connect and see if the New-B Development Personal Support program is right for you!Grab your copy of Manifest Success: How to shut out the noise and transform your big idea into a business you love! for just $0.99 on Kindle through the end of the year - all proceeds will support women in business through the Tory Burch Foundation.

Heather is a thought-leader in the IT Training and Cybersecurity field. Heather keynotes at conferences, universities, and for enterprise clients. Heather regularly speaks about Cybersecurity, Women in Technology, Women and Diversity in Cybersecurity, creating a Cybersecurity Culture, Entrepreneurship, Privacy, and the shifting regulations and how to manage cybersecurity risks. In 2019, Heather won a national year-long fellowship with the Tory Burch Foundation, received a national scholarship from Goldman Sachs to participate in the 10,000 Small Businesses Program, and is a 2019 alumni of the Babson College Entrepreneurship Program. In 2018, Heather received the Women in Business Leadership Award from Whitworth University and was featured by global organizations such as the 2018 G7 Summit held in Canada. She has also served as a Board Member on the Community Security Coalition, a regional non-profit helping provide cyber and technology education. In security, education is key, so how do we teach people security principles in an effective way? A new phenomenon in the industry around creating Humans are the biggest attack area 2020 was the largest increase in breeches according to FBI. “This gives us a number” Baseline test. Most phishing campaigns are individual and unique. Reporting how many people are reporting something suspicious Metaphor of the virtual fire alarm. Not sure means not enough education. Drip7 teaches behavior change. Safety in manufacturing made the culture to be safety-aware. Positive reinforcement in a consistent area. Lessons that are learned for business in an organization Demographics of who is in the workplace. It is critical to our whole way of life to be secure. Adahar - Indian social security system. Hospital system that recognized the need for behavior change. Where to start with cybersecurity? 1. acknowledge that it is a problem. 2. Education Reach out to Heather on LinkedIn

Show notes can be found at claysteves.com/podcast  Amber is a master brand strategist, a details-obsessed copywriter, and the proud momma of two high-energy toddlers. Her work at AmberWilliams.Co is dedicated to teaching savvy CEOs how to build their brands and write words that sell, without sounding like everyone else. Throughout her six years in business, Amber has created narratives for beauty and lifestyle brands like Heat Free Hair, Camille Rose, and Marie Hunter Beauty. On the coaching side of her consultancy, she helps women entrepreneurs find their voices and clarify their messages.  Her thought leadership on branding, storytelling, and copywriting has been featured in the Washington Post, Black Enterprise, the Tory Burch Foundation, and Forbes. Enjoy! 

“Meeting the needs of the consumer and meeting the needs of the environment sometimes is tricky.” – Kate Flynn This week on the Gooder Podcast, I had the pleasure of talking with Kate Flynn, the founder and CEO of Sun & Swell Foods. We discuss the history of Sun & Swell Foods – one of the first food and snacking brands leading the way in the use of composable packaging. We also learn about the evolvement of sustainable packaging and Kate’s leadership in driving this hot topic. Along the way, we learn the amazing journey of a passionate leader in creating a more inclusive, accessible and affordable real food products for all consumers. Fast becoming the leader and go to source for  In this episode we learn: About the history and inspiration of Sun & Swell Foods. Sun & Swell’s brand transition from a traditional CPG brand to a direct-to-consumer brand. Kate’s journey from being a consultant in a firm focused on retail and consumer products to having a CPG brand herself. The evolvement of compostable packaging technology.  How to create accessibility, affordability for mainstream consumers in the healthy food category. The advice she finds herself consistently giving entrepreneurs who have family members or loved ones as their business partners. About Kate Flynn: In 2017, Kate Flynn, and her husband and co-founder, Bryan Flynn, launched their natural food company, Sun & Swell Foods. Their mission is to make healthy and sustainable eating more accessible with their collection of sustainably-packaged, organic, plant-based pantry staples and snacks. Sun & Swell is the first food company in the US to offer a wide array of healthy foods in compostable, plastic-free packaging. With a background in business economics and nutrition and a penchant for creating her own healthy snacks, Kate brings a unique set of skills to Sun & Swell Foods.  Early on, she pursued her academic career at UC Santa Barbara and graduated with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School. Kate’s professional career included a consulting role as a brand strategist in the retail and consumer products space, where she focused on brand and growth strategy for various leading CPG brands. After spending nearly ten years in the consumer products world, she was looking to do something more purposeful and fulfilling that would positively impact the world. In 2017, Kate took a leap of faith to follow her real passion for health and wellness to start Sun & Swell Foods with Bryan.  Leading up to this, Kate had switched to a more natural lifestyle, including eating only ‘whole foods.’ She realized that eating a whole food diet made her feel better, both physically and mentally, and realized that she wanted to keep eating this way. However, when she looked around for packaged foods to accommodate this new way of eating, she realized there were no options available. Most packaged foods are made with artificial ingredients and loaded with added sugars, preservatives, and flavors. This realization sparked an idea, and Sun & Swell Foods was born. When sourcing ingredients, Kate and her team buy organic ingredients as close to the source and farm as possible, seeking out small family farms. Sun & Swell is a Certified B-Corporation and a member of 1% for the Planet, donating 1% of the revenue to environmental non-profits addressing two areas the founders are deeply passionate about: regenerative farming and ocean health.  When not running the company’s day-to-day, Kate loves frequenting Santa Barbara’s local farmers’ markets and beaches and spending time with her husband and newborn daughter, Leila. Kate is also a Certified Culinary Nutrition Expert. Guests Social Media Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-flynn-15187726/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateflynn1/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunandswellfoods/ Website: https://sunandswellfoods.com/ Show Resources: Certified B Corporations are a new kind of business that balances purpose and profit. They are legally required to consider the impact of their decisions on their workers, customers, suppliers, community and the environment. This is a community of leaders, driving a global movement of people using business as a force for good. Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EarthDay.org including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. Kurt Salmon was a global management and strategy consulting firm formed by the merger of Ineum Consulting and Kurt Salmon Associates in January 2011. Accenture plc is an Irish-domiciled multinational company that provides consulting and processing services. A Fortune Global 500 company, it reported revenues of $44.33 billion in 2020 and had 537,000 employees. In 2015, the company had about 150,000 employees in India, 48,000 in the US, and 50,000 in the Philippines. Clif Bar & Company is an American company that produces energy foods and drinks. The company's flagship product, CLIF Bar, was created by Gary Erickson and Lisa Thomas. The company is based in Emeryville, California, and is privately held. Trader Joe's is a German-owned chain of grocery stores in the United States headquartered in Monrovia, California. By 2015, it was a competitor in "fresh format" grocery stores in the United States. By November 2019, Trader Joe's had over 503 stores nationwide in 42 states and Washington, D.C. For over 50 years, ECOS’ mission has been to protect the health & wellness of people, pets, & the planet with sustainable & affordable cleaning products. Walmart Inc. is an American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores from the United States, headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. Costco Wholesale Corporation is an American multinational corporation which operates a chain of membership-only big-box retail stores. As of 2020, Costco was the fifth largest retailer in the world and the world's largest retailer of choice and prime beef, organic foods, rotisserie chicken, and wine as of 2016. The Kroger Company, or simply Kroger, is an American retail company founded by Bernard Kroger in 1883 in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is the United States' largest supermarket by revenue, and the second-largest general retailer. The United States Food and Drug Administration is a federal agency of the Department of Health and Human Services. In 2009, Tory Burch launched the Tory Burch Foundation to advance women's empowerment and entrepreneurship in the United States by providing access to capital, education and digital resources, as well as a Fellowship program. Tea Drops are organic whole leaf tea shaped into fun drops that melt into finely ground plant fibre. Peloton Interactive, Inc. is an American exercise equipment and media company based in New York City. It was founded in 2012 by John Foley and launched with help from a Kickstarter funding campaign in 2013. Episode Sponsor - Retail Voodoo: A creative marketing firm specializing in growing, fixing and reinventing brands in the food, beverage, wellness and fitness industry. If your natural brand is in need of positioning, package design or marketing activation, we’re here to help. You can find more information at www.retail-voodoo.com Key Takeaways: 0:00 Intro 3:47 Kate shares a little bit of history about her brand Sun and Swell Foods, what’s it’s all about and why it exists  6:00 Kate talks about her experience in transitioning from being a consultant in a firm focused on retail and consumer products to having a CPG brand herself  10:50 Kate talks about the process f how her brand is evolving from a traditional CPG brand to a DTC type of thing and the impact this has  14:10 Kate also talks about where she is in the process to have a Whole Foods kind of standard of product ingredients which is accessible and affordable 18:07 Kate also talks about the process that they use so that they can be able to lower their prices for their products so as to make them accessible to all people   20:00 Kate talks about the importance of understanding what the goal of your business is before making any huge decisions on what you want to lead with  21:54 Kate also advices other businesses owners the importance of picking the niche that they want to be known for and being really good at it 24:31Kate talks about why as a brand you need to know what you are leading with and how you are messaging that to your consumers  26:49 Kate talks about her leadership in the waste reduction, compostable packaging alternatives, how it starting to show up in the market and the impact it has and how she’s advising others  32:05 Kate talks about compostable packaging and if it would work on products that have a long shelf life of even up to four years  35:09 Kate talks about her experience in having her husband as a business partner and how they are managing their business and personal lives  38:01Kate shares her advice to entrepreneurs who have family members as their business partners on how they can manage everything and be successful  39:57 Kate talks about the importance of finding a reason to have a break from work for a few hours so as to avoid burnouts  41:07 Kate talks about the importance of having a mentor and also mentoring others behind you and why you should be in a network full of all kind of entrepreneurs  43:33 Kate shares what she feels is an amazing fact about their industry that most people didn’t know and would be amazed to know  44:55 Kate talks about other women leaders that she admires and would love to elevate in this podcast  46:11 Kate talks about the brands and trends that she has her eyes on and why  47:02 Kate shares some tips that she uses to keep herself sane and centered these days   

“Luck is hard work and opportunity meeting.” – Sashee Chandran This week on the Gooder Podcast, I had the pleasure of talking with Sashee Chandran, the founder and CEO of Tea Drops. We discuss the historical colonial influence in American tea culture and how her diverse background has encouraged her to create something new: Tea Drops. We also learn about the tea category shaking innovation of Tea Drops' products and some of the trends her brand is leveraging. Along the way, we get to hear the inspirational story of a diligent and humble entrepreneur who transforms the traditional way of enjoying tea. In this episode we learn: - About the history and inspiration of Tea Drops. - The surprising A-ha moment of her product idea. - About her go-to-market alternate channel strategy, and why it worked.  - Where Sashee’s passion and drive for risk-taking come from. - What Tea Drop's give-back program has been doing to tackle the global water crisis. - Diana and Sashee's personal stories about their love for tea and how tea has helped them connect to their loved ones. About Sashee Chandran: Sashee Chandran is the founder and CEO of Tea Drops, which creates bagless whole leaf teas using a patented process — shedding about 15% less waste than traditional tea bag packaging. Tea Drops has become a favorite among new and experienced tea drinkers alike, launching innovative tea experiences that merge flavorful blends, food art and edgy design. Tea Drops an omnichannel brand, selling D2C and also available in 1,500 retailers — loved by Oprah Magazine, Chrissy Teigen, and former first lady Michelle Obama. Sashee is a 1st Place $20K Women Founders Network pitch winner, 1st Place $100K Tory Burch Fellow Grant winner, and the 1st place $50K PepsiCo WomanMade Challenge winner. She has also raised over $3.5M in VC funding for Tea Drops. Guests Social Media Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sasheechandran/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sasheechandran/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sasheec Email: sashee@myteadrop.com Website: https://www.myteadrop.com/ Show Resources: Loose leaf tea is tea that does not come pre-packaged in tea bags. Because the leaves are not crammed into a tea bag, the tea maintains a higher quality and aroma while offering the best possible health benefits. eBay Inc. is an American multinational e-commerce corporation based in San Jose, California, that facilitates consumer-to-consumer and business-to-consumer sales through its website. eBay was founded by Pierre Omidyar in 1995, and became a notable success story of the dot-com bubble.  Bubble tea is a tea-based drink that originated in Taiwan in the early 1980s. It most commonly consists of tea accompanied by chewy tapioca balls, but it can be made with other toppings as well. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is an agency in the U.S. Department of Commerce that issues patents to inventors and businesses for their inventions, and trademark registration for product and intellectual property identification. Tory Burch Foundation competition Designed to provide women entrepreneurs with the tools and platform necessary to grow their business. 8Greens is an effervescent dietary supplement tablet, packed with enough superfoods to give your healthy diet a green boost.  United Natural Foods, Inc. is a Providence, R.I.-based natural and organic food company. It is the largest publicly traded wholesale distributor of health and specialty food in the United States and Canada. UNFI is Whole Foods Market's main supplier, with their traffic making up over a third of its revenue in 2018. Nordstrom, Inc. is an American luxury department store chain. Founded in 1901 by John W. Nordstrom and Carl F. Wallin, it originated as a shoe store and evolved into a full-line retailer with departments for clothing, footwear, handbags, jewelry, accessories, cosmetics, and fragrances.  Neiman Marcus Group, Inc., originally Neiman-Marcus, is an American chain of luxury department stores owned by the Neiman Marcus Group, headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The Thirst Project is a non-profit organization whose aim is to bring safe drinking water to communities around the world where it is not immediately available. The Thirst Project collects money and builds wells all across the continent of Africa where villages do not have immediate drinking water. Episode Sponsor - Retail Voodoo: A creative marketing firm specializing in growing, fixing and reinventing brands in the food, beverage, wellness and fitness industry. If your natural brand is in need of positioning, package design or marketing activation, we’re here to help. You can find more information at www.retail-voodoo.com

Beginning the new season of The Black Swans podcast is Megan Gorman, who breaks down the latest tax proposals in Biden's American Jobs Plan and American Families Plan, which cover child tax credits, capital gains rates, and more. Gorman found her passion for taxes after leaving her small hometown in New Jersey for college; today, she's a founder and managing partner of Chequers Financial Management in San Francisco, with clientele ranging from entrepreneurs to those with inherited family wealth. Hear her also explain the ins and outs of a career in estate planning in this episode.  Megan Gorman is the founder and managing partner of Chequers Financial Management, a female owned high net worth tax and financial planning firm in San Francisco, California. Megan's clientele ranges from entrepreneurs to corporate executives to inherited family wealth. An attorney by training, she is passionate about the problem-solving required to work in the world of complex financial planning. Megan spent the first part of her career as a Vice-President at Ayco, A Goldman Sachs Company and BNY Mellon Wealth Management. She has a B.A. in History from Bryn Mawr College and a JD from Rutgers School of Law. She is a Senior Contributor at Forbes and writes on personal finance and income tax. She is frequently quoted across prominent financial media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, CNBC and US News. Megan also speaks on topics including taxes, retirement and estate planning. Her recent engagements include Schwab Impact, Tory Burch Foundation, Chief and Better Place Forests. She can be heard weekly on the panel of the Money Tree Investing Podcast discussing trending topics in the investment world. She is also appearing regularly on WealthManagement.com's Celebrity Estates: Wills of the Rich and Famous Podcast where recent episodes include discussions on the estate plans of Tom Petty, Prince and Luke Perry. Megan is currently serving on the Rutgers Law School Alumni Board and on the Board of Trustees for the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE). She is an adjunct professor of law at Golden Gate School of Law. Connect with Megan on Twitter @megan_e_gorman  https://www.thewealthintersection.com/

Faizun Kamal is an award-winning franchise coach, nationally renowned public speaker, and best selling author. As CEO of The Franchise Pros, Faizun coaches people nationwide on making the transition from employee to entrepreneur. Her best selling book, “The Right Franchise for You: Escape the 9 to 5, Generate Wealth, & Live Life on Your Terms”, is the guide that thousands of clients have used to find their “perfect fit” franchise! Forbes nominated this book for inclusion into their Executive Library for executives. Her unique style of inspirational coaching coupled with swift doses of tough love encourages clients to embrace chaos, fear, insecurity and uncertainty as doorways of opportunity. She has helped countless individuals find their perfect fit franchise based on individualized assessments of their personal, lifestyle and income goals. She guides clients to proactively move beyond career burnout to build a sustainable career that they love! Faizun's drive to create significant life changes through entrepreneurship stems from her own personal experience as a corporate refugee. As an executive in the high-stakes, high-stress world of corporate America, she found herself living an increasingly unhealthy, unbalanced life with little time for family. In 2015, after almost a decade in corporate America, she got her break by getting laid off. Instead of immediately jumping back, Faizun began a deeply introspective journey to intentionally redesign her career, and her life. As a former Fortune 15 Executive with 20+ years of experience in entrepreneurial, corporate, multinational & nonprofit settings on three continents, Faizun tackles the topics of taking responsible risks to create career pivots, the art of finding the “perfect fit” business, and strategically making the leap from executive to entrepreneur. Her down-to-earth, self-deprecating humorous style of story-telling has made her an inspirational speaker to audiences worldwide. Her unusual career trajectory has been described by one corporate leader as “strategically coloring outside the (career) lines to leverage opportunities and maximize impact.” Faizun's relatability and authenticity has led her to grow an engaged following of thousands on social media. Faizun received her BA in Women's Studies and Environmental Studies from Mount Holyoke College. She holds a Master's degree in Public Policy and a Master's in Business Administration from the Johns Hopkins University. She is also a graduate of Stanford University's acclaimed Social Entrepreneurship Program. The recipient of many honors, Faizun was nominated to Global Franchise Magazines' Top 100 Influential Women in Franchising and designated by designer Tory Burch as “a woman to watch”, Kamal has been featured extensively by the Tory Burch Foundation, Forbes, Franchise Journal, and Huffington Post, among others. She is a frequent guest on nationally syndicated radio shows and podcasts speaking on the topic of entrepreneurship. Conversant in multiple languages, Kamal has been described as the “consummate connector”. Coming from an unusual mix of work background and life experiences, she is able to see patterns in seemingly unconnected things and forge connections in the most unlikely places. An accomplished speaker, Kamal brings her unique brand of wisdom, wit and entrepreneurial chutzpah to colleges, universities and leading business conferences. Kamal enjoys mentoring and inspiring people to use their unique skills to make a difference in the world. Connect with Faizun: On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faizunkamal/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/faizun_kamal On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faizunkamalFRANCHISE/ By email: Faizun@thefranchiseconsultingcompany.com “Set the world on fire by being authentically YOU!” – Faizun Kamal --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kwallerspeaks/message

Every parent knows one of the scariest times is when your child gets sick. But when a child is hospitalized or diagnosed with a rare or serious illness, it affects everything. It can be really scary for children who are struggling. My guest today is taking her personal pain with her own child’s sickness and bringing joy to sick kids all around the country. Shalini Samtani is the founder of Open The Joy and the Spread the Joy Foundation. 4:29 – Shalini 101 Spread the Joy Foundation delivers activity kits to children at their hospital bedside. She started making the kits on her kitchen table with her mother three years ago. Last year, she sent 5,000 to 6,000 kits to more than 100 hospitals across the country. Open the Joy is a for-profit company that makes toys focused on well-being and emotional intelligence in kids, such as a love and forgiveness box, anger management box, etc. Shalini got the idea after being in a hospital room with her daughter and trying to Google ways to entertain her and keep her positive. 6:42 – Difficult news Shalini’s daughter was diagnosed with a rare disease that caused her body to react differently to sickness. 10:15 – Finding her purpose Shalini never imagined she would design kids’ toys. She describes the experience as finding her purpose. Giving back to sick kids is what drives her. 16:38 – How to buy the toys Toys are sold on Open the Joy’s website and Amazon. They have launched a new emotional intelligence line of toys, including a love and forgiveness box, anger management box and a kindness mission box. 19:24 – “You heal by healing others.” “While the world is focusing on making kids smarter, our focus is to make them kinder,” said Shalini 25:35 – Spreading like wildfire Shalini has been amazed at how quickly her business grew. She says it has spread like wildfire. 27:22 – How her kids view the hospital now Her daughter doesn't have any memories of being in the hospital. She now associates the hospital as a place where you get a joy box, because of Shalini’s business. Her daughter and son think the hospital is a place where you do nice things for people. 38:05 – Get to know Shalini What brings her joy? Snuggles What song she loves to sing? Yellow by Coldplay FEATURED QUOTES “I never believed in my wildest dream that’s what I was going to do – to design a toy collection.” – Shalini “I’ve always been kind of like one of those souls, finding my purpose.” – Shalini “The give back – that’s what drives me more than anything.” – Shalini “We want it to be fun and engaging, but we also want it to be nutritional for their souls and for the development of their minds.” – Shalini “While the world is focusing on making kids smarter, our focus is to make them kinder.” – Shalini “You heal by healing others.” – Shalini “I never really understood why this little project grew like wildfire … I feel like I watch miracles.” – Shalini ADDITIONAL RESOURCES https://www.openthejoy.com/ https://www.spreadthejoy.org/ Shalini Samtani has a diverse background in Law, Real Estate and Design. However, her true passion lies in brining joy to sick kids. She is the founder of Open The Joy® a truly unique toy company that focuses on building emotional intelligence in kids; and the Spread The Joy Foundation® a registered non-profit that delivers free activity kits to hospitalized children at their bedside. Since its launch in 2019, Open the Joy has won several industry awards including Best New Products for Kids 2019 at NY Now, New Kids on the Block award at Toy Fair 2020, and Best New Manufacturers award at Toy Fest West 2020. Shalini Samtani’s leadership and the truly unique nature of her business has been awarded recognition by the Tory Burch Foundation 2020, as one of the top 50 female entrepreneurs selected nationwide.

You hear it all the time from super successful people, long before they were running multimillion-dollar companies, they were strengthening their entrepreneurial muscle by selling lemonade on the corner, inventing the next “big thing” in their garage or helping their parents or grandparents run the “mom and pop” family business after school. It seems that for most successful people, whether they are working for a company or running their own company, the entrepreneurial mindset sets them apart from the rest. In this episode, you’ll meet Lauren Sweeney, Founder and CEO of Dotted Line, who shares her own story of growing up in a family of small business owners and how developing her entrepreneurial mindset helped her succeed in her corporate career and ultimately gave her the courage to follow her passion and start her own business. Dotted Line is a creative marketing company focused on helping businesses connect brands to people.  Their client roster includes Fortune 1000 companies in financial services, healthcare, real estate and development, consumer goods and services, and health and beauty.   Highlights: [02:36] Lauren’s journey [04:48] Making the decision to become an entrepreneur [06:33] Overcoming your fears and limiting beliefs [09:32] Identifying your strengths, passion and purpose [12:36] Asking your community for help [14:36] How to ask for someone’s time and knowledge [16:36] Creating your personal brand [19:27] Advice on dreaming big [22:00] Turning failures into lessons for success [24:35] Lauren’s success habits [28:39] How to make the decision to delegate   Quotes: “Changing your mindset to embrace failure gives you the freedom to dream big.” – Lauren Sweeney “Know who you are, what you believe, and where you are headed.” – Lauren Sweeney “When you ask for someone’s advice, share with them how you used it.” - Lauren Sweeney   About Lauren Sweeney: Lauren Sweeney is Founder and CEO of Dotted Line, a creative marketing company. After graduating with dual degrees in Economics and Art History from a liberal arts school in Virginia, she worked in communications for a Fortune 200 financial services company. Lauren launched Dotted Line in 2014, and since then the firm has grown into a full-service agency serving 50+ clients at a national scale in financial services, healthcare, real estate and development, consumer goods and services, and health and beauty. Lauren has been recognized as a 2017 Tory Burch Foundation Fellow with global fashion powerhouse, Tory Burch. Lauren’s involvement with Tory Burch has garnered press in MSNBC, WWD, and regional publications. Lauren uses the Tory Burch Foundation opportunity to raise awareness for entrepreneurship and women-owned businesses at events such as the 3% Conference and the Southern C Conference, as well as at educational institutions like Virginia Commonwealth University and surrounding colleges and universities. Lauren serves on the boards for Needle’s Eye Ministries. Lauren is a proud wife of a fellow entrepreneur, a stepmother of a towering teenage boy, and a new mom to a 1-year old. The Sweeney family is actively involved at Hope Church in Richmond, Virginia. They enjoy outdoor activities and traveling. Recent adventures have taken them hiking in Utah, exploring the Holy Land in Israel, or traveling to Iceland. About Dotted Line: Dotted Line is a creative marketing company focused on helping businesses connect brands to people. Started by Founder and CEO at the age of 26, Lauren founded a new model agency for today’s advertising world. Dotted Lines’ client roster includes Fortune 1000 companies in financial services, healthcare, real estate and development, consumer goods and services, and health and beauty. Today, Dotted Line services 50+ clients with a staff of 15.   Links: Website: https://dottedline.agency/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dotted-line-collaborations/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dottedline.agency/  

Sashee Chandran is founder and CEO at Tea Drops. Tea Drops is an innovative tea company, manufacturing organic, bagless teas. Before founding Tea Drops, she worked in Silicon Valley leading digital marketing and market research campaigns for Fortune 100 brands but was frustrated by the cumbersome process of making tea at her work desk, and so she created Tea Drops. Tea Drops can be found in over 1,500 retail stores nationwide, as well as online and Home Shopping Network (HSN), and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Los Angeles Times. Sashee was recently awarded a $100K business investment grant from the Tory Burch Foundation and $50K from Pepsi-Co Frito-lay as the most innovative women-run CPG business, and recently closed a Tea Drops’ $3.4M Seed Series round in a majority female-funded capital raise.Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, explores some of the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, the Elevate Your Brand podcast features an entrepreneurial special guest to discuss the past, present and future of their brand.

The American designer discusses the power of many businesses to be advocates for change.   The last few years have offered Tory Burch, founder of her namesake womenswear label, time to focus less on business and more on design, particularly since her husband Pierre-Yves Roussel took on the role of chief executive in 2018. Now, the pandemic is giving her even more time to focus on perfecting product, a rare silver lining of an otherwise challenging situation.   In the latest episode of the BoF Podcast, BoF editor-at-large Tim Blanks speaks with Burch about her activist-focused approach to business and how the last 10 months have shaped her fashion label.   Restriction is a crucial component of creativity. To Burch, the travel restrictions and social distancing measures have opened new avenues of creativity, fostering agility and resourcefulness. “One thing that’s happened because of lockdown is it makes you stand still,” said Burch. “To be able to be in one place has been really transformative on many levels.” Burch emphasises that what constitutes luxury needs to be reconsidered. “I really believe luxury isn’t about a price point, and I think that’s relatable particularly today,” she said. “How do you design beautiful things that are timeless and that will last? That’s what I’ve been thinking about,” she said, adding that having time to spend is the ultimate luxury. Through the Tory Burch Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to advancing women’s empowerment, Burch is finding new avenues through which to support women and help them weather the coronavirus crisis. “Its horrendous for women right now,” said Burch. “They are taking care of children at a much higher rate than men. We have had to help many women figure out how to take out PPP loans… We had to pivot to really be a resource for women.”   Related Articles:Tory Burch Names Pierre-Yves Roussel CEOIndependent Women Brought Hope to Fashion’s Virtual SpringVisual Metaphors at Tory Burch     Watch and listen to more #BoFLIVE conversations here.   To contact The Business of Fashion with comments, questions or speaker ideas please email podcast@businessoffashion.com.   Sign up for BoF’s Daily Digest newsletter. Ready to become a BoF Professional? For a limited time, enjoy 25% discount on an annual membership, exclusively for podcast listeners. Simply, click here, select the Annual Package and use code PODCASTPRO at the checkout. For all sponsorship enquiries, it’s: advertising@businessoffashion.com.

She was a tomboy who grew up on a Pennsylvania farm. She’s a globally successful  designer who had no formal design training. And her mission is to empower women and help them embrace their ambition. Listen as Tory Burch discusses her work, her purpose and her innovative Tory Burch Foundation. Note to women entrepreneurs: Apply for the 2021 Tory Burch Foundation Fellows program; applications are open until November 12. Apply here: http://www.toryburchfoundation.org/fellows/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

She built a global fashion brand, but Tory Burch is about more than selling beautiful clothes. At the core of what she does is the Tory Burch Foundation, which trains and supports women entrepreneurs. Learn how and why Tory took this innovative approach. And a note to women entrepreneurs: Apply for the 2021 Tory Burch Foundation Fellows program; applications are open until November 12. Apply here: http://www.toryburchfoundation.org/fellows/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dI_38GRvBuA How to Find Your “Perfect Fit” Franchise with Franchise Coach Faizun Kamal Our first interview with franchise coach Faizun Kamal in "Is a Franchise Right for You? What Can You Learn From Franchising? With Faizun Kamal" (Episode 014) discussed how to determine if franchise entrepreneurship is good for you or others you are meeting with. In this interview, we discuss Faizun's six-step process she describes in her book, The Right Franchise for You, for choosing the best franchise when you're looking to start your own small business. (If you’re reading this in a podcast directory/app, please visit https://webandbeyondcast.com/ for clickable links and the full show notes and transcript of this cast.) If you'd like to discuss this episode, please click here to leave a comment down below (this jumps you to the bottom of the post), or feel free to contact me here about any other questions or comments. In this Cast | How to Find Your “Perfect Fit” Franchise with Franchise Coach Faizun Kamal Ray Sidney-Smith, Host Faizun Kamal, Franchise ConsultantCEO of The Franchise Pros Faizun Kamal is a franchise coach, nationally renowned public speaker and career strategist. As CEO of The Franchise Pros in partnership with The Franchise Consulting Company, Faizun coaches people nationwide on making the transition from employee to entrepreneur. She provides guidance to embrace chaos, fear, insecurity and uncertainty as doorways of opportunity to help individuals find their “perfect fit” business based on an assessment of their personal, lifestyle and income goals. She guides clients to move beyond career burnout to build a sustainable career that they love! Faizun’s drive to make a difference stems from her own personal experience as a corporate refugee. In 2015, after almost a decade in the corporate world, she was laid off. Instead of immediately jumping back into another job, Faizun began a deeply introspective journey to intentionally redesign her career, and her life. Through the world of franchising, she discovered a way to live a life of purpose, passion and profit! Her experiences as a former Fortune 15 Executive with 18+ years of experience in corporate, multinational, nonprofit & entrepreneurial settings on three continents have made her an inspirational speaker to audiences worldwide. Faizun’s relatablity and authenticity has led her to grow an engaged following of thousands on social media. The Tory Burch Foundation named Faizun as “A Woman to Watch”. She has been featured extensively on Forbes, The Huffington Post and The Washington Business Journal, among many others. Faizun received her BA in Women’s Studies and Environmental Studies from Mount Holyoke College. She holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy and a Master’s in Business Administration from the Johns Hopkins University. She is also a graduate of Stanford University’s acclaimed Social Entrepreneurship Program. Show Notes Resources we mention, including links to them will be provided here. Please listen to the episode for context. For listeners of this show, listen to the episode and reach out to Faizun via email for the really generous offer she's made during the interview! The Right Franchise for You: Escape the 9 to 5, Generate Wealth, & Live Life on Your Terms by Faizun Kamal You can follow Faizun Kamal on Social: On LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/faizunkamal/ On Twitter:       https://twitter.com/faizun_kamal On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faizunkamalFRANCHISE/ Raw Text Transcript Raw, unedited and machine-produced text transcript so there may be errors, but you can search for specific points in the episode to jump to, or to reference back to at a later date and time, by keywords or key phrases. Read More Voiceover Artist 0:00 Welcome to web and beyond cast, where small business comes to learn about marketing and managing on the web and beyond with your host gray Sidney-Smith

Today's guest is Haley Hoffman Smith, a professional speaker who was recently named one of today's most influential speakers by Forbes. With a TikTok community of over 140K+ strong, she is passionate about helping others bring their ‘pipe dreams' to reality. She is the author of Her Big Idea, a book on creativity, ideation, and women's empowerment which named a must-read by the Tory Burch Foundation and Forbes. Haley graduated from Brown University in 2018, and stays close to campus with her Her Big Idea Fund in partnership with Brown University's Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship, which awards grants to women who apply with BIG ideas. Haley has spoken at institutions such as Harvard, Yale, SoGal Ventures, and more, and coaches 1:1 to help ambitious women to manifest and create plans of attack for their dream lives. She lives in NYC, where she is a signed model and actress with MMG and the host of a podcast called Big Conversations. In this episode, Haley walks us through her journey of entrepreneurship and explains where her passion for helping others go after their dreams came from. She recalls her first public speech and how that has led her to become a motivational speaker. We also talk about the benefits of overcoming limiting beliefs, the power of affirmations and the subconscious mind, releasing expectations when starting a new idea and much more! Make sure you guys follow Haley on her social platforms below to be in the know of her future projects. Website | Instagram | Tik Tok Feel free to direct any questions, feedback or comments to thecityconfessions@gmail.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecityconfessions/support

Do you have an idea that you want to turn into a business? Are you a solopreneur ready to build a team? Do you need advice for getting funded? Strategic Business Coach and Advisor, Desiree Younge, breaks down the truths for starting and scaling a business on this episode. Desiree is a third generation entrepreneur who has leveraged her experience to help thousands of women scale their companies. In 2015 she was tapped by the Tory Burch Foundation to develop the Fellows Program which connects US women entrepreneurs with capital, education and digital resources to advance their vision beyond early stage startup. Later she evolved the Capital Program and secured a partnership with Bank of America which provides women access to affordable loans through Community Lenders. As an advisor Desiree offers customized business and leadership coaching through strategic and tactical methods that are measurable through financial and social returns.

Do you have an idea that you want to turn into a business? Are you a solopreneur ready to build a team? Do you need advice for getting funded? Strategic Business Coach and Advisor, Desiree Younge, breaks down the truths for starting and scaling a business on this episode. Desiree is a third generation entrepreneur who has leveraged her experience to help thousands of women scale their companies. In 2015 she was tapped by the Tory Burch Foundation to develop the Fellows Program which connects US women entrepreneurs with capital, education and digital resources to advance their vision beyond early stage startup. Later she evolved the Capital Program and secured a partnership with Bank of America which provides women access to affordable loans through Community Lenders. As an advisor Desiree offers customized business and leadership coaching through strategic and tactical methods that are measurable through financial and social returns.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: -What it takes to land an agent and how to keep booking gigs within your agency -What happens behind the scenes of the gigs you book and what your agent does to fight for you -Tips for professionalism within your dance submission materials -And much more! Katherine Connors, CEO and founder of Made Worldwide Agency started the company back in 2012. What then was a set out to be a local modeling agency grew into bi-coastal talent agency 8 years later. Katherine originally studied at the American Musical Dramatic Academy and pursued a career of singing and dancing of her own for 10 years before she partnered with her entertainment lawyer to start up MWA and help book more opportunities for all the other models and actors she knew. Since then she has brought on agents, managers and assistants to grow the company to where it is today as she went back to the Babson School of Business to take her company to the next level. Thanks to the scholarship that the Tory Burch Foundation and the 10,000 Small Business Program provided her for being a successful female business entrepreneur. MWA quickly became a Women Owned Business Enterprise in the City and State of New York; one of the first of its kind excepted from the entertainment industry. She is honored to represent her roster and will continue to be hands on and team talent no matter where the road takes this up and coming agency. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dance-tips-daily/support

On today’s episode, we are going to be talking about franchising and how it fits into the economic development landscape. Franchising is a form of small business ownership that doesn’t get a lot of attention by economic development agencies around the States and I think it could use a bit of love. So, hopefully this will spark some conversations in the community. As well, we will discuss what it takes to start a franchise, some tips for picking the right franchise for you and your local community, and what are some of the most exciting franchises to invest in if you wanted to start a business. (If you’re reading this in a podcast directory/app, please visit https://webandbeyondcast.com/ for clickable links and the full show notes and transcript of this cast.) If you'd like to discuss this episode, please click here to leave a comment down below (this jumps you to the bottom of the post), or feel free to contact me here about any other questions or comments. In this Cast Ray Sidney-Smith, Host Faizun Kamal, Franchise Consultant CEO of The Franchise Pros Faizun Kamal is a nationally renowned public speaker and career strategist. As CEO of The Franchise Pros in partnership with The Franchise Consulting Company, Faizun coaches people nationwide on making the transition from employee to entrepreneur. She provides guidance to embrace chaos, fear, insecurity and uncertainty as doorways of opportunity to help individuals find their “perfect fit” business based on an assessment of their personal, lifestyle and income goals. She guides clients to move beyond career burnout to build a sustainable career that they love! Faizun’s drive to make a difference stems from her own personal experience as a corporate refugee. In 2015, after almost a decade in the corporate world, she was laid off. Instead of immediately jumping back into another job, Faizun began a deeply introspective journey to intentionally redesign her career, and her life. Through the world of franchising, she discovered a way to live a life of purpose, passion and profit! Her experiences as a former Fortune 15 Executive with 18+ years of experience in corporate, multinational, nonprofit & entrepreneurial settings on three continents have made her an inspirational speaker to audiences worldwide. Faizun’s relatablity and authenticity has led her to grow an engaged following of thousands on social media. The Tory Burch Foundation named Faizun as “A Woman to Watch”. She has been featured extensively on Forbes, The Huffington Post and The Washington Business Journal, among many others. Faizun received her BA in Women’s Studies and Environmental Studies from Mount Holyoke College. She holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy and a Master’s in Business Administration from the Johns Hopkins University. She is also a graduate of Stanford University’s acclaimed Social Entrepreneurship Program. Show Notes Resources we mention, including links to them will be provided here. Please listen to the episode for context. The Client Questionnaire (CQ) - Use password: franchisenow The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber The Right Franchise for You: Escape the 9 to 5, Generate Wealth, & Live Life on Your Terms by Faizun Kamal Follow Faizun Kamal on Social: On LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/faizunkamal/ On Twitter:       https://twitter.com/faizun_kamal On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faizunkamalFRANCHISE/ Raw Text Transcript Raw, unedited and machine-produced text transcript so there may be errors, but you can search for specific points in the episode to jump to, or to reference back to at a later date and time, by keywords or key phrases. Read More Voiceover Artist 0:00 Welcome to web and beyond cast, where small business comes to learn about marketing and managing on the web and beyond with your host gray Sidney-Smith. Welcome to web and beyond cast where small business comes to learn about...

WELCOME to our first episode! In each episode we feature experts and influencers who use Positive Affirmations and the ThinkUp app to achieve goals, overcome challenges, and transform their lives. We're thrilled to have Haley Hoffman Smith as our first guest! Haley is a big believer in affirmations. On today's podcast she shares her personal success story and how affirmations helped her fulfill her dreams . Haley will also guide you through a brief positive affirmations meditation using her own most powerful personal affirmations. ABOUT Haley: Haley Hoffman Smith is a professional speaker who was recently named one of today's most influential speakers by Forbes. She is the author of Her Big Idea, a book on creativity, ideation, and women's empowerment which debuted as a Top 3 Bestseller in Women & Business and was named a must-read by the Tory Burch Foundation. A recent Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Brown University (2018), she wrote her honors thesis on how women develop their sense of self agency in entrepreneurship and venture capital. She is the founder of the Her Big Idea Fund in partnership with Brown University's Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship, which awards grants to women who apply with BIG ideas. She has taken the stage at Harvard, Yale, Microsoft, SoGal Ventures, Columbia, TEDx (twice), and more, and founded cosmetics company featuring bold false lashes called Her Big Lash. She writes for Entrepreneur and Thrive Global and hosts a weekly podcast titled Big Conversations. Finally, she is a host, model, and actress signed with MMG in NYC.

In this extended episode, Desiree shares her experiences and perspectives on many things including entrepreneurship, funding and much more. She also shares her experience working in venture philanthropy and impact investing. Navigating her way as a "prospector expert" has taken her from the Robin Hood Foundation in New York to spearheading philanthropy on the continent, specifically Nigeria with the Tony Elumelu Foundation where philanthropic intent drives progress without any of the tax incentives commonly associated with foundations in the West, and then recently creating a legacy program at the Tory Burch Foundation working on cross-generational and sectoral female entrepreneurship and leadership development. Based on her own experience growing up and running her grandmother's bakery in Sierra Leone, Desiree honed an interest and passion for entrepreneurship early on and talked about the disparity of investment between East and West Africa regionally and how East African countries have been able to galvanize investment and finance due to the relative political stability and security in the region. Desiree discussed working with TEF and its focus on using entrepreneurship as a building block to international development and creating opportunity with a focus on startups but also discussed the double-edged sword of microfinance and the sector's lack of emphasis on planned growth. Desiree shared the challenges of developing the building blocks to investor confidence which include financials, taxes, business governance, and transparency within the over 40 million SMEs in Nigeria and stressed the need for SMEs to develop clarity around purpose and how finance would be used to grow and scale. Understanding investor focus and vetting SMEs is crucial in finding alignment. With only 3% of women entrepreneurs getting investment capital, understanding why there is a lack of growth capital, and the opportunities and barriers of debt financing, grants, and other forms of "patient capital" is vital research that all entrepreneurs should master.Desiree reflected on Covid-related necessity being the mother of entrepreneurial invention and that many people are looking to start a business at this time and address needs and previous blind spots in a post-Covid-19 world such as comprehensive child care provision as an untapped opportunity. With 90% of enterprises failing in the first 3 years and only 2% of women-led businesses in the US generating a million dollars in revenue, long term success has much more to with creating need-driven value-added products and services with a large funnel of customers. As businesses try to adapt, Desirees' adage of NBC - Nobody's Coming is wise advice to make entrepreneurs focus on sales and profit rather than loans and emergency stimulus assistance. Desiree has coached women on leading with data and numbers rather than personal anecdotes but also being clear on knowing the source of impact investment funds and gauging real interest in your business will help save precious time and manage expectations. Resources shared during the episode include: Research Crowdfunding platformsSpanks Elevating Women InitiativeGrant Station Shea Moisture New Voice Fund Verizon Fund through LISC Desiree can be found on LinkedIn and Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this extended episode, Desiree shares her experiences and perspectives on many things including entrepreneurship, funding and much more. She also shares her experience working in venture philanthropy and impact investing. Navigating her way as a "prospector expert" has taken her from the Robin Hood Foundation in New York to spearheading philanthropy on the continent, specifically Nigeria with the Tony Elumelu Foundation where philanthropic intent drives progress without any of the tax incentives commonly associated with foundations in the West, and then recently creating a legacy program at the Tory Burch Foundation working on cross-generational and sectoral female entrepreneurship and leadership development. Based on her own experience growing up and running her grandmother's bakery in Sierra Leone, Desiree honed an interest and passion for entrepreneurship early on and talked about the disparity of investment between East and West Africa regionally and how East African countries have been able to galvanize investment and finance due to the relative political stability and security in the region. Desiree discussed working with TEF and its focus on using entrepreneurship as a building block to international development and creating opportunity with a focus on startups but also discussed the double-edged sword of microfinance and the sector's lack of emphasis on planned growth. Desiree shared the challenges of developing the building blocks to investor confidence which include financials, taxes, business governance, and transparency within the over 40 million SMEs in Nigeria and stressed the need for SMEs to develop clarity around purpose and how finance would be used to grow and scale. Understanding investor focus and vetting SMEs is crucial in finding alignment. With only 3% of women entrepreneurs getting investment capital, understanding why there is a lack of growth capital, and the opportunities and barriers of debt financing, grants, and other forms of "patient capital" is vital research that all entrepreneurs should master.Desiree reflected on Covid-related necessity being the mother of entrepreneurial invention and that many people are looking to start a business at this time and address needs and previous blind spots in a post-Covid-19 world such as comprehensive child care provision as an untapped opportunity. With 90% of enterprises failing in the first 3 years and only 2% of women-led businesses in the US generating a million dollars in revenue, long term success has much more to with creating need-driven value-added products and services with a large funnel of customers. As businesses try to adapt, Desirees' adage of NBC - Nobody's Coming is wise advice to make entrepreneurs focus on sales and profit rather than loans and emergency stimulus assistance. Desiree has coached women on leading with data and numbers rather than personal anecdotes but also being clear on knowing the source of impact investment funds and gauging real interest in your business will help save precious time and manage expectations. Resources shared during the episode include: Research Crowdfunding platformsSpanks Elevating Women InitiativeGrant Station Shea Moisture New Voice Fund Verizon Fund through LISC Desiree can be found on LinkedIn and Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this extended episode, Desiree shares her experiences and perspectives on many things including entrepreneurship, funding and much more. She also shares her experience working in venture philanthropy and impact investing. Navigating her way as a "prospector expert" has taken her from the Robin Hood Foundation in New York to spearheading philanthropy on the continent, specifically Nigeria with the Tony Elumelu Foundation where philanthropic intent drives progress without any of the tax incentives commonly associated with foundations in the West, and then recently creating a legacy program at the Tory Burch Foundation working on cross-generational and sectoral female entrepreneurship and leadership development. Based on her own experience growing up and running her grandmother's bakery in Sierra Leone, Desiree honed an interest and passion for entrepreneurship early on and talked about the disparity of investment between East and West Africa regionally and how East African countries have been able to galvanize investment and finance due to the relative political stability and security in the region. Desiree discussed working with TEF and its focus on using entrepreneurship as a building block to international development and creating opportunity with a focus on startups but also discussed the double-edged sword of microfinance and the sector's lack of emphasis on planned growth. Desiree shared the challenges of developing the building blocks to investor confidence which include financials, taxes, business governance, and transparency within the over 40 million SMEs in Nigeria and stressed the need for SMEs to develop clarity around purpose and how finance would be used to grow and scale. Understanding investor focus and vetting SMEs is crucial in finding alignment. With only 3% of women entrepreneurs getting investment capital, understanding why there is a lack of growth capital, and the opportunities and barriers of debt financing, grants, and other forms of "patient capital" is vital research that all entrepreneurs should master.Desiree reflected on Covid-related necessity being the mother of entrepreneurial invention and that many people are looking to start a business at this time and address needs and previous blind spots in a post-Covid-19 world such as comprehensive child care provision as an untapped opportunity. With 90% of enterprises failing in the first 3 years and only 2% of women-led businesses in the US generating a million dollars in revenue, long term success has much more to with creating need-driven value-added products and services with a large funnel of customers. As businesses try to adapt, Desirees' adage of NBC - Nobody's Coming is wise advice to make entrepreneurs focus on sales and profit rather than loans and emergency stimulus assistance. Desiree has coached women on leading with data and numbers rather than personal anecdotes but also being clear on knowing the source of impact investment funds and gauging real interest in your business will help save precious time and manage expectations. Resources shared during the episode include: Research Crowdfunding platformsSpanks Elevating Women InitiativeGrant Station Shea Moisture New Voice Fund Verizon Fund through LISC Desiree can be found on LinkedIn and Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this extended episode, Desiree shares her experiences and perspectives on many things including entrepreneurship, funding and much more. She also shares her experience working in venture philanthropy and impact investing. Navigating her way as a "prospector expert" has taken her from the Robin Hood Foundation in New York to spearheading philanthropy on the continent, specifically Nigeria with the Tony Elumelu Foundation where philanthropic intent drives progress without any of the tax incentives commonly associated with foundations in the West, and then recently creating a legacy program at the Tory Burch Foundation working on cross-generational and sectoral female entrepreneurship and leadership development. Based on her own experience growing up and running her grandmother's bakery in Sierra Leone, Desiree honed an interest and passion for entrepreneurship early on and talked about the disparity of investment between East and West Africa regionally and how East African countries have been able to galvanize investment and finance due to the relative political stability and security in the region. Desiree discussed working with TEF and its focus on using entrepreneurship as a building block to international development and creating opportunity with a focus on startups but also discussed the double-edged sword of microfinance and the sector's lack of emphasis on planned growth. Desiree shared the challenges of developing the building blocks to investor confidence which include financials, taxes, business governance, and transparency within the over 40 million SMEs in Nigeria and stressed the need for SMEs to develop clarity around purpose and how finance would be used to grow and scale. Understanding investor focus and vetting SMEs is crucial in finding alignment. With only 3% of women entrepreneurs getting investment capital, understanding why there is a lack of growth capital, and the opportunities and barriers of debt financing, grants, and other forms of "patient capital" is vital research that all entrepreneurs should master.Desiree reflected on Covid-related necessity being the mother of entrepreneurial invention and that many people are looking to start a business at this time and address needs and previous blind spots in a post-Covid-19 world such as comprehensive child care provision as an untapped opportunity. With 90% of enterprises failing in the first 3 years and only 2% of women-led businesses in the US generating a million dollars in revenue, long term success has much more to with creating need-driven value-added products and services with a large funnel of customers. As businesses try to adapt, Desirees' adage of NBC - Nobody's Coming is wise advice to make entrepreneurs focus on sales and profit rather than loans and emergency stimulus assistance. Desiree has coached women on leading with data and numbers rather than personal anecdotes but also being clear on knowing the source of impact investment funds and gauging real interest in your business will help save precious time and manage expectations. Resources shared during the episode include: Research Crowdfunding platformsSpanks Elevating Women InitiativeGrant Station Shea Moisture New Voice Fund Verizon Fund through LISC Desiree can be found on LinkedIn and Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this extended episode, Desiree shares her experiences and perspectives on many things including entrepreneurship, funding and much more. She also shares her experience working in venture philanthropy and impact investing. Navigating her way as a "prospector expert" has taken her from the Robin Hood Foundation in New York to spearheading philanthropy on the continent, specifically Nigeria with the Tony Elumelu Foundation where philanthropic intent drives progress without any of the tax incentives commonly associated with foundations in the West, and then recently creating a legacy program at the Tory Burch Foundation working on cross-generational and sectoral female entrepreneurship and leadership development. Based on her own experience growing up and running her grandmother's bakery in Sierra Leone, Desiree honed an interest and passion for entrepreneurship early on and talked about the disparity of investment between East and West Africa regionally and how East African countries have been able to galvanize investment and finance due to the relative political stability and security in the region. Desiree discussed working with TEF and its focus on using entrepreneurship as a building block to international development and creating opportunity with a focus on startups but also discussed the double-edged sword of microfinance and the sector's lack of emphasis on planned growth. Desiree shared the challenges of developing the building blocks to investor confidence which include financials, taxes, business governance, and transparency within the over 40 million SMEs in Nigeria and stressed the need for SMEs to develop clarity around purpose and how finance would be used to grow and scale. Understanding investor focus and vetting SMEs is crucial in finding alignment. With only 3% of women entrepreneurs getting investment capital, understanding why there is a lack of growth capital, and the opportunities and barriers of debt financing, grants, and other forms of "patient capital" is vital research that all entrepreneurs should master.Desiree reflected on Covid-related necessity being the mother of entrepreneurial invention and that many people are looking to start a business at this time and address needs and previous blind spots in a post-Covid-19 world such as comprehensive child care provision as an untapped opportunity. With 90% of enterprises failing in the first 3 years and only 2% of women-led businesses in the US generating a million dollars in revenue, long term success has much more to with creating need-driven value-added products and services with a large funnel of customers. As businesses try to adapt, Desirees' adage of NBC - Nobody's Coming is wise advice to make entrepreneurs focus on sales and profit rather than loans and emergency stimulus assistance. Desiree has coached women on leading with data and numbers rather than personal anecdotes but also being clear on knowing the source of impact investment funds and gauging real interest in your business will help save precious time and manage expectations. Resources shared during the episode include: Research Crowdfunding platformsSpanks Elevating Women InitiativeGrant Station Shea Moisture New Voice Fund Verizon Fund through LISC Desiree can be found on LinkedIn and Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this extended episode, Desiree shares her experiences and perspectives on many things including entrepreneurship, funding and much more. She also shares her experience working in venture philanthropy and impact investing. Navigating her way as a "prospector expert" has taken her from the Robin Hood Foundation in New York to spearheading philanthropy on the continent, specifically Nigeria with the Tony Elumelu Foundation where philanthropic intent drives progress without any of the tax incentives commonly associated with foundations in the West, and then recently creating a legacy program at the Tory Burch Foundation working on cross-generational and sectoral female entrepreneurship and leadership development. Based on her own experience growing up and running her grandmother's bakery in Sierra Leone, Desiree honed an interest and passion for entrepreneurship early on and talked about the disparity of investment between East and West Africa regionally and how East African countries have been able to galvanize investment and finance due to the relative political stability and security in the region. Desiree discussed working with TEF and its focus on using entrepreneurship as a building block to international development and creating opportunity with a focus on startups but also discussed the double-edged sword of microfinance and the sector's lack of emphasis on planned growth. Desiree shared the challenges of developing the building blocks to investor confidence which include financials, taxes, business governance, and transparency within the over 40 million SMEs in Nigeria and stressed the need for SMEs to develop clarity around purpose and how finance would be used to grow and scale. Understanding investor focus and vetting SMEs is crucial in finding alignment. With only 3% of women entrepreneurs getting investment capital, understanding why there is a lack of growth capital, and the opportunities and barriers of debt financing, grants, and other forms of "patient capital" is vital research that all entrepreneurs should master.Desiree reflected on Covid-related necessity being the mother of entrepreneurial invention and that many people are looking to start a business at this time and address needs and previous blind spots in a post-Covid-19 world such as comprehensive child care provision as an untapped opportunity. With 90% of enterprises failing in the first 3 years and only 2% of women-led businesses in the US generating a million dollars in revenue, long term success has much more to with creating need-driven value-added products and services with a large funnel of customers. As businesses try to adapt, Desirees' adage of “NBC” - Nobody's Coming is wise advice to make entrepreneurs focus on sales and profit rather than loans and emergency stimulus assistance. Desiree has coached women on leading with data and numbers rather than personal anecdotes but also being clear on knowing the source of impact investment funds and gauging real interest in your business will help save precious time and manage expectations. Resources shared during the episode include: Research Crowdfunding platformsSpanks Elevating Women InitiativeGrant Station Shea Moisture New Voice Fund Verizon Fund through LISC Desiree can be found on LinkedIn and Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this extended episode, Desiree shares her experiences and perspectives on many things including entrepreneurship, funding and much more. She also shares her experience working in venture philanthropy and impact investing. Navigating her way as a "prospector expert" has taken her from the Robin Hood Foundation in New York to spearheading philanthropy on the continent, specifically Nigeria with the Tony Elumelu Foundation where philanthropic intent drives progress without any of the tax incentives commonly associated with foundations in the West, and then recently creating a legacy program at the Tory Burch Foundation working on cross-generational and sectoral female entrepreneurship and leadership development. Based on her own experience growing up and running her grandmother's bakery in Sierra Leone, Desiree honed an interest and passion for entrepreneurship early on and talked about the disparity of investment between East and West Africa regionally and how East African countries have been able to galvanize investment and finance due to the relative political stability and security in the region. Desiree discussed working with TEF and its focus on using entrepreneurship as a building block to international development and creating opportunity with a focus on startups but also discussed the double-edged sword of microfinance and the sector's lack of emphasis on planned growth. Desiree shared the challenges of developing the building blocks to investor confidence which include financials, taxes, business governance, and transparency within the over 40 million SMEs in Nigeria and stressed the need for SMEs to develop clarity around purpose and how finance would be used to grow and scale. Understanding investor focus and vetting SMEs is crucial in finding alignment. With only 3% of women entrepreneurs getting investment capital, understanding why there is a lack of growth capital, and the opportunities and barriers of debt financing, grants, and other forms of "patient capital" is vital research that all entrepreneurs should master.Desiree reflected on Covid-related necessity being the mother of entrepreneurial invention and that many people are looking to start a business at this time and address needs and previous blind spots in a post-Covid-19 world such as comprehensive child care provision as an untapped opportunity. With 90% of enterprises failing in the first 3 years and only 2% of women-led businesses in the US generating a million dollars in revenue, long term success has much more to with creating need-driven value-added products and services with a large funnel of customers. As businesses try to adapt, Desirees' adage of “NBC” - Nobody's Coming is wise advice to make entrepreneurs focus on sales and profit rather than loans and emergency stimulus assistance. Desiree has coached women on leading with data and numbers rather than personal anecdotes but also being clear on knowing the source of impact investment funds and gauging real interest in your business will help save precious time and manage expectations. Resources shared during the episode include: Research Crowdfunding platformsSpanks Elevating Women InitiativeGrant Station Shea Moisture New Voice Fund Verizon Fund through LISC Desiree can be found on LinkedIn and Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this extended episode, Desiree shares her experiences and perspectives on many things including entrepreneurship, funding and much more. She also shares her experience working in venture philanthropy and impact investing. Navigating her way as a "prospector expert" has taken her from the Robin Hood Foundation in New York to spearheading philanthropy on the continent, specifically Nigeria with the Tony Elumelu Foundation where philanthropic intent drives progress without any of the tax incentives commonly associated with foundations in the West, and then recently creating a legacy program at the Tory Burch Foundation working on cross-generational and sectoral female entrepreneurship and leadership development. Based on her own experience growing up and running her grandmother's bakery in Sierra Leone, Desiree honed an interest and passion for entrepreneurship early on and talked about the disparity of investment between East and West Africa regionally and how East African countries have been able to galvanize investment and finance due to the relative political stability and security in the region. Desiree discussed working with TEF and its focus on using entrepreneurship as a building block to international development and creating opportunity with a focus on startups but also discussed the double-edged sword of microfinance and the sector's lack of emphasis on planned growth. Desiree shared the challenges of developing the building blocks to investor confidence which include financials, taxes, business governance, and transparency within the over 40 million SMEs in Nigeria and stressed the need for SMEs to develop clarity around purpose and how finance would be used to grow and scale. Understanding investor focus and vetting SMEs is crucial in finding alignment. With only 3% of women entrepreneurs getting investment capital, understanding why there is a lack of growth capital, and the opportunities and barriers of debt financing, grants, and other forms of "patient capital" is vital research that all entrepreneurs should master.Desiree reflected on Covid-related necessity being the mother of entrepreneurial invention and that many people are looking to start a business at this time and address needs and previous blind spots in a post-Covid-19 world such as comprehensive child care provision as an untapped opportunity. With 90% of enterprises failing in the first 3 years and only 2% of women-led businesses in the US generating a million dollars in revenue, long term success has much more to with creating need-driven value-added products and services with a large funnel of customers. As businesses try to adapt, Desirees' adage of NBC - Nobody's Coming is wise advice to make entrepreneurs focus on sales and profit rather than loans and emergency stimulus assistance. Desiree has coached women on leading with data and numbers rather than personal anecdotes but also being clear on knowing the source of impact investment funds and gauging real interest in your business will help save precious time and manage expectations. Resources shared during the episode include: Research Crowdfunding platformsSpanks Elevating Women InitiativeGrant Station Shea Moisture New Voice Fund Verizon Fund through LISC Desiree can be found on LinkedIn and Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this extended episode, Desiree shares her experiences and perspectives on many things including entrepreneurship, funding and much more. She also shares her experience working in venture philanthropy and impact investing. Navigating her way as a "prospector expert" has taken her from the Robin Hood Foundation in New York to spearheading philanthropy on the continent, specifically Nigeria with the Tony Elumelu Foundation where philanthropic intent drives progress without any of the tax incentives commonly associated with foundations in the West, and then recently creating a legacy program at the Tory Burch Foundation working on cross-generational and sectoral female entrepreneurship and leadership development. Based on her own experience growing up and running her grandmother's bakery in Sierra Leone, Desiree honed an interest and passion for entrepreneurship early on and talked about the disparity of investment between East and West Africa regionally and how East African countries have been able to galvanize investment and finance due to the relative political stability and security in the region. Desiree discussed working with TEF and its focus on using entrepreneurship as a building block to international development and creating opportunity with a focus on startups but also discussed the double-edged sword of microfinance and the sector's lack of emphasis on planned growth. Desiree shared the challenges of developing the building blocks to investor confidence which include financials, taxes, business governance, and transparency within the over 40 million SMEs in Nigeria and stressed the need for SMEs to develop clarity around purpose and how finance would be used to grow and scale. Understanding investor focus and vetting SMEs is crucial in finding alignment. With only 3% of women entrepreneurs getting investment capital, understanding why there is a lack of growth capital, and the opportunities and barriers of debt financing, grants, and other forms of "patient capital" is vital research that all entrepreneurs should master.Desiree reflected on Covid-related necessity being the mother of entrepreneurial invention and that many people are looking to start a business at this time and address needs and previous blind spots in a post-Covid-19 world such as comprehensive child care provision as an untapped opportunity. With 90% of enterprises failing in the first 3 years and only 2% of women-led businesses in the US generating a million dollars in revenue, long term success has much more to with creating need-driven value-added products and services with a large funnel of customers. As businesses try to adapt, Desirees' adage of NBC - Nobody's Coming is wise advice to make entrepreneurs focus on sales and profit rather than loans and emergency stimulus assistance. Desiree has coached women on leading with data and numbers rather than personal anecdotes but also being clear on knowing the source of impact investment funds and gauging real interest in your business will help save precious time and manage expectations. Resources shared during the episode include: Research Crowdfunding platformsSpanks Elevating Women InitiativeGrant Station Shea Moisture New Voice Fund Verizon Fund through LISC Desiree can be found on LinkedIn and Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this extended episode, Desiree shares her experiences and perspectives on many things including entrepreneurship, funding and much more. She also shares her experience working in venture philanthropy and impact investing. Navigating her way as a "prospector expert" has taken her from the Robin Hood Foundation in New York to spearheading philanthropy on the continent, specifically Nigeria with the Tony Elumelu Foundation where philanthropic intent drives progress without any of the tax incentives commonly associated with foundations in the West, and then recently creating a legacy program at the Tory Burch Foundation working on cross-generational and sectoral female entrepreneurship and leadership development. Based on her own experience growing up and running her grandmother's bakery in Sierra Leone, Desiree honed an interest and passion for entrepreneurship early on and talked about the disparity of investment between East and West Africa regionally and how East African countries have been able to galvanize investment and finance due to the relative political stability and security in the region. Desiree discussed working with TEF and its focus on using entrepreneurship as a building block to international development and creating opportunity with a focus on startups but also discussed the double-edged sword of microfinance and the sector's lack of emphasis on planned growth. Desiree shared the challenges of developing the building blocks to investor confidence which include financials, taxes, business governance, and transparency within the over 40 million SMEs in Nigeria and stressed the need for SMEs to develop clarity around purpose and how finance would be used to grow and scale. Understanding investor focus and vetting SMEs is crucial in finding alignment. With only 3% of women entrepreneurs getting investment capital, understanding why there is a lack of growth capital, and the opportunities and barriers of debt financing, grants, and other forms of "patient capital" is vital research that all entrepreneurs should master.Desiree reflected on Covid-related necessity being the mother of entrepreneurial invention and that many people are looking to start a business at this time and address needs and previous blind spots in a post-Covid-19 world such as comprehensive child care provision as an untapped opportunity. With 90% of enterprises failing in the first 3 years and only 2% of women-led businesses in the US generating a million dollars in revenue, long term success has much more to with creating need-driven value-added products and services with a large funnel of customers. As businesses try to adapt, Desirees' adage of NBC - Nobody's Coming is wise advice to make entrepreneurs focus on sales and profit rather than loans and emergency stimulus assistance. Desiree has coached women on leading with data and numbers rather than personal anecdotes but also being clear on knowing the source of impact investment funds and gauging real interest in your business will help save precious time and manage expectations. Resources shared during the episode include: Research Crowdfunding platformsSpanks Elevating Women InitiativeGrant Station Shea Moisture New Voice Fund Verizon Fund through LISC Desiree can be found on LinkedIn and Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this extended episode, Desiree shares her experiences and perspectives on many things including entrepreneurship, funding and much more. She also shares her experience working in venture philanthropy and impact investing. Navigating her way as a "prospector expert" has taken her from the Robin Hood Foundation in New York to spearheading philanthropy on the continent, specifically Nigeria with the Tony Elumelu Foundation where philanthropic intent drives progress without any of the tax incentives commonly associated with foundations in the West, and then recently creating a legacy program at the Tory Burch Foundation working on cross-generational and sectoral female entrepreneurship and leadership development. Based on her own experience growing up and running her grandmother's bakery in Sierra Leone, Desiree honed an interest and passion for entrepreneurship early on and talked about the disparity of investment between East and West Africa regionally and how East African countries have been able to galvanize investment and finance due to the relative political stability and security in the region. Desiree discussed working with TEF and its focus on using entrepreneurship as a building block to international development and creating opportunity with a focus on startups but also discussed the double-edged sword of microfinance and the sector's lack of emphasis on planned growth. Desiree shared the challenges of developing the building blocks to investor confidence which include financials, taxes, business governance, and transparency within the over 40 million SMEs in Nigeria and stressed the need for SMEs to develop clarity around purpose and how finance would be used to grow and scale. Understanding investor focus and vetting SMEs is crucial in finding alignment. With only 3% of women entrepreneurs getting investment capital, understanding why there is a lack of growth capital, and the opportunities and barriers of debt financing, grants, and other forms of "patient capital" is vital research that all entrepreneurs should master.Desiree reflected on Covid-related necessity being the mother of entrepreneurial invention and that many people are looking to start a business at this time and address needs and previous blind spots in a post-Covid-19 world such as comprehensive child care provision as an untapped opportunity. With 90% of enterprises failing in the first 3 years and only 2% of women-led businesses in the US generating a million dollars in revenue, long term success has much more to with creating need-driven value-added products and services with a large funnel of customers. As businesses try to adapt, Desirees' adage of NBC - Nobody's Coming is wise advice to make entrepreneurs focus on sales and profit rather than loans and emergency stimulus assistance. Desiree has coached women on leading with data and numbers rather than personal anecdotes but also being clear on knowing the source of impact investment funds and gauging real interest in your business will help save precious time and manage expectations. Resources shared during the episode include: Research Crowdfunding platformsSpanks Elevating Women InitiativeGrant Station Shea Moisture New Voice Fund Verizon Fund through LISC Desiree can be found on LinkedIn and Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this extended episode, Desiree shares her experiences and perspectives on many things including entrepreneurship, funding and much more. She also shares her experience working in venture philanthropy and impact investing. Navigating her way as a "prospector expert" has taken her from the Robin Hood Foundation in New York to spearheading philanthropy on the continent, specifically Nigeria with the Tony Elumelu Foundation where philanthropic intent drives progress without any of the tax incentives commonly associated with foundations in the West, and then recently creating a legacy program at the Tory Burch Foundation working on cross-generational and sectoral female entrepreneurship and leadership development. Based on her own experience growing up and running her grandmother's bakery in Sierra Leone, Desiree honed an interest and passion for entrepreneurship early on and talked about the disparity of investment between East and West Africa regionally and how East African countries have been able to galvanize investment and finance due to the relative political stability and security in the region. Desiree discussed working with TEF and its focus on using entrepreneurship as a building block to international development and creating opportunity with a focus on startups but also discussed the double-edged sword of microfinance and the sector's lack of emphasis on planned growth. Desiree shared the challenges of developing the building blocks to investor confidence which include financials, taxes, business governance, and transparency within the over 40 million SMEs in Nigeria and stressed the need for SMEs to develop clarity around purpose and how finance would be used to grow and scale. Understanding investor focus and vetting SMEs is crucial in finding alignment. With only 3% of women entrepreneurs getting investment capital, understanding why there is a lack of growth capital, and the opportunities and barriers of debt financing, grants, and other forms of "patient capital" is vital research that all entrepreneurs should master.Desiree reflected on Covid-related necessity being the mother of entrepreneurial invention and that many people are looking to start a business at this time and address needs and previous blind spots in a post-Covid-19 world such as comprehensive child care provision as an untapped opportunity. With 90% of enterprises failing in the first 3 years and only 2% of women-led businesses in the US generating a million dollars in revenue, long term success has much more to with creating need-driven value-added products and services with a large funnel of customers. As businesses try to adapt, Desirees' adage of NBC - Nobody's Coming is wise advice to make entrepreneurs focus on sales and profit rather than loans and emergency stimulus assistance. Desiree has coached women on leading with data and numbers rather than personal anecdotes but also being clear on knowing the source of impact investment funds and gauging real interest in your business will help save precious time and manage expectations. Resources shared during the episode include: Research Crowdfunding platformsSpanks Elevating Women InitiativeGrant Station Shea Moisture New Voice Fund Verizon Fund through LISC Desiree can be found on LinkedIn and Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this extended episode, Desiree shares her experiences and perspectives on many things including entrepreneurship, funding and much more. She also shares her experience working in venture philanthropy and impact investing. Navigating her way as a "prospector expert" has taken her from the Robin Hood Foundation in New York to spearheading philanthropy on the continent, specifically Nigeria with the Tony Elumelu Foundation where philanthropic intent drives progress without any of the tax incentives commonly associated with foundations in the West, and then recently creating a legacy program at the Tory Burch Foundation working on cross-generational and sectoral female entrepreneurship and leadership development. Based on her own experience growing up and running her grandmother's bakery in Sierra Leone, Desiree honed an interest and passion for entrepreneurship early on and talked about the disparity of investment between East and West Africa regionally and how East African countries have been able to galvanize investment and finance due to the relative political stability and security in the region. Desiree discussed working with TEF and its focus on using entrepreneurship as a building block to international development and creating opportunity with a focus on startups but also discussed the double-edged sword of microfinance and the sector's lack of emphasis on planned growth. Desiree shared the challenges of developing the building blocks to investor confidence which include financials, taxes, business governance, and transparency within the over 40 million SMEs in Nigeria and stressed the need for SMEs to develop clarity around purpose and how finance would be used to grow and scale. Understanding investor focus and vetting SMEs is crucial in finding alignment. With only 3% of women entrepreneurs getting investment capital, understanding why there is a lack of growth capital, and the opportunities and barriers of debt financing, grants, and other forms of "patient capital" is vital research that all entrepreneurs should master.Desiree reflected on Covid-related necessity being the mother of entrepreneurial invention and that many people are looking to start a business at this time and address needs and previous blind spots in a post-Covid-19 world such as comprehensive child care provision as an untapped opportunity. With 90% of enterprises failing in the first 3 years and only 2% of women-led businesses in the US generating a million dollars in revenue, long term success has much more to with creating need-driven value-added products and services with a large funnel of customers. As businesses try to adapt, Desirees' adage of NBC - Nobody's Coming is wise advice to make entrepreneurs focus on sales and profit rather than loans and emergency stimulus assistance. Desiree has coached women on leading with data and numbers rather than personal anecdotes but also being clear on knowing the source of impact investment funds and gauging real interest in your business will help save precious time and manage expectations. Resources shared during the episode include: Research Crowdfunding platformsSpanks Elevating Women InitiativeGrant Station Shea Moisture New Voice Fund Verizon Fund through LISC Desiree can be found on LinkedIn and Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this extended episode, Desiree shares her experiences and perspectives on many things including entrepreneurship, funding and much more. She also shares her experience working in venture philanthropy and impact investing. Navigating her way as a "prospector expert" has taken her from the Robin Hood Foundation in New York to spearheading philanthropy on the continent, specifically Nigeria with the Tony Elumelu Foundation where philanthropic intent drives progress without any of the tax incentives commonly associated with foundations in the West, and then recently creating a legacy program at the Tory Burch Foundation working on cross-generational and sectoral female entrepreneurship and leadership development. Based on her own experience growing up and running her grandmother's bakery in Sierra Leone, Desiree honed an interest and passion for entrepreneurship early on and talked about the disparity of investment between East and West Africa regionally and how East African countries have been able to galvanize investment and finance due to the relative political stability and security in the region. Desiree discussed working with TEF and its focus on using entrepreneurship as a building block to international development and creating opportunity with a focus on startups but also discussed the double-edged sword of microfinance and the sector's lack of emphasis on planned growth. Desiree shared the challenges of developing the building blocks to investor confidence which include financials, taxes, business governance, and transparency within the over 40 million SMEs in Nigeria and stressed the need for SMEs to develop clarity around purpose and how finance would be used to grow and scale. Understanding investor focus and vetting SMEs is crucial in finding alignment. With only 3% of women entrepreneurs getting investment capital, understanding why there is a lack of growth capital, and the opportunities and barriers of debt financing, grants, and other forms of "patient capital" is vital research that all entrepreneurs should master.Desiree reflected on Covid-related necessity being the mother of entrepreneurial invention and that many people are looking to start a business at this time and address needs and previous blind spots in a post-Covid-19 world such as comprehensive child care provision as an untapped opportunity. With 90% of enterprises failing in the first 3 years and only 2% of women-led businesses in the US generating a million dollars in revenue, long term success has much more to with creating need-driven value-added products and services with a large funnel of customers. As businesses try to adapt, Desirees' adage of NBC - Nobody's Coming is wise advice to make entrepreneurs focus on sales and profit rather than loans and emergency stimulus assistance. Desiree has coached women on leading with data and numbers rather than personal anecdotes but also being clear on knowing the source of impact investment funds and gauging real interest in your business will help save precious time and manage expectations. Resources shared during the episode include: Research Crowdfunding platformsSpanks Elevating Women InitiativeGrant Station Shea Moisture New Voice Fund Verizon Fund through LISC Desiree can be found on LinkedIn and Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this extended episode, Desiree shares her experiences and perspectives on many things including entrepreneurship, funding and much more. She also shares her experience working in venture philanthropy and impact investing. Navigating her way as a "prospector expert" has taken her from the Robin Hood Foundation in New York to spearheading philanthropy on the continent, specifically Nigeria with the Tony Elumelu Foundation where philanthropic intent drives progress without any of the tax incentives commonly associated with foundations in the West, and then recently creating a legacy program at the Tory Burch Foundation working on cross-generational and sectoral female entrepreneurship and leadership development. Based on her own experience growing up and running her grandmother's bakery in Sierra Leone, Desiree honed an interest and passion for entrepreneurship early on and talked about the disparity of investment between East and West Africa regionally and how East African countries have been able to galvanize investment and finance due to the relative political stability and security in the region. Desiree discussed working with TEF and its focus on using entrepreneurship as a building block to international development and creating opportunity with a focus on startups but also discussed the double-edged sword of microfinance and the sector's lack of emphasis on planned growth. Desiree shared the challenges of developing the building blocks to investor confidence which include financials, taxes, business governance, and transparency within the over 40 million SMEs in Nigeria and stressed the need for SMEs to develop clarity around purpose and how finance would be used to grow and scale. Understanding investor focus and vetting SMEs is crucial in finding alignment. With only 3% of women entrepreneurs getting investment capital, understanding why there is a lack of growth capital, and the opportunities and barriers of debt financing, grants, and other forms of "patient capital" is vital research that all entrepreneurs should master.Desiree reflected on Covid-related necessity being the mother of entrepreneurial invention and that many people are looking to start a business at this time and address needs and previous blind spots in a post-Covid-19 world such as comprehensive child care provision as an untapped opportunity. With 90% of enterprises failing in the first 3 years and only 2% of women-led businesses in the US generating a million dollars in revenue, long term success has much more to with creating need-driven value-added products and services with a large funnel of customers. As businesses try to adapt, Desirees' adage of NBC - Nobody's Coming is wise advice to make entrepreneurs focus on sales and profit rather than loans and emergency stimulus assistance. Desiree has coached women on leading with data and numbers rather than personal anecdotes but also being clear on knowing the source of impact investment funds and gauging real interest in your business will help save precious time and manage expectations. Resources shared during the episode include: Research Crowdfunding platformsSpanks Elevating Women InitiativeGrant Station Shea Moisture New Voice Fund Verizon Fund through LISC Desiree can be found on LinkedIn and Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this extended episode, Desiree shares her experiences and perspectives on many things including entrepreneurship, funding and much more. She also shares her experience working in venture philanthropy and impact investing. Navigating her way as a "prospector expert" has taken her from the Robin Hood Foundation in New York to spearheading philanthropy on the continent, specifically Nigeria with the Tony Elumelu Foundation where philanthropic intent drives progress without any of the tax incentives commonly associated with foundations in the West, and then recently creating a legacy program at the Tory Burch Foundation working on cross-generational and sectoral female entrepreneurship and leadership development. Based on her own experience growing up and running her grandmother's bakery in Sierra Leone, Desiree honed an interest and passion for entrepreneurship early on and talked about the disparity of investment between East and West Africa regionally and how East African countries have been able to galvanize investment and finance due to the relative political stability and security in the region. Desiree discussed working with TEF and its focus on using entrepreneurship as a building block to international development and creating opportunity with a focus on startups but also discussed the double-edged sword of microfinance and the sector's lack of emphasis on planned growth. Desiree shared the challenges of developing the building blocks to investor confidence which include financials, taxes, business governance, and transparency within the over 40 million SMEs in Nigeria and stressed the need for SMEs to develop clarity around purpose and how finance would be used to grow and scale. Understanding investor focus and vetting SMEs is crucial in finding alignment. With only 3% of women entrepreneurs getting investment capital, understanding why there is a lack of growth capital, and the opportunities and barriers of debt financing, grants, and other forms of "patient capital" is vital research that all entrepreneurs should master.Desiree reflected on Covid-related necessity being the mother of entrepreneurial invention and that many people are looking to start a business at this time and address needs and previous blind spots in a post-Covid-19 world such as comprehensive child care provision as an untapped opportunity. With 90% of enterprises failing in the first 3 years and only 2% of women-led businesses in the US generating a million dollars in revenue, long term success has much more to with creating need-driven value-added products and services with a large funnel of customers. As businesses try to adapt, Desirees' adage of NBC - Nobody's Coming is wise advice to make entrepreneurs focus on sales and profit rather than loans and emergency stimulus assistance. Desiree has coached women on leading with data and numbers rather than personal anecdotes but also being clear on knowing the source of impact investment funds and gauging real interest in your business will help save precious time and manage expectations. Resources shared during the episode include: Research Crowdfunding platformsSpanks Elevating Women InitiativeGrant Station Shea Moisture New Voice Fund Verizon Fund through LISC Desiree can be found on LinkedIn and Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this extended episode, Desiree shares her experiences and perspectives on many things including entrepreneurship, funding and much more. She also shares her experience working in venture philanthropy and impact investing. Navigating her way as a "prospector expert" has taken her from the Robin Hood Foundation in New York to spearheading philanthropy on the continent, specifically Nigeria with the Tony Elumelu Foundation where philanthropic intent drives progress without any of the tax incentives commonly associated with foundations in the West, and then recently creating a legacy program at the Tory Burch Foundation working on cross-generational and sectoral female entrepreneurship and leadership development. Based on her own experience growing up and running her grandmother's bakery in Sierra Leone, Desiree honed an interest and passion for entrepreneurship early on and talked about the disparity of investment between East and West Africa regionally and how East African countries have been able to galvanize investment and finance due to the relative political stability and security in the region. Desiree discussed working with TEF and its focus on using entrepreneurship as a building block to international development and creating opportunity with a focus on startups but also discussed the double-edged sword of microfinance and the sector's lack of emphasis on planned growth. Desiree shared the challenges of developing the building blocks to investor confidence which include financials, taxes, business governance, and transparency within the over 40 million SMEs in Nigeria and stressed the need for SMEs to develop clarity around purpose and how finance would be used to grow and scale. Understanding investor focus and vetting SMEs is crucial in finding alignment. With only 3% of women entrepreneurs getting investment capital, understanding why there is a lack of growth capital, and the opportunities and barriers of debt financing, grants, and other forms of "patient capital" is vital research that all entrepreneurs should master.Desiree reflected on Covid-related necessity being the mother of entrepreneurial invention and that many people are looking to start a business at this time and address needs and previous blind spots in a post-Covid-19 world such as comprehensive child care provision as an untapped opportunity. With 90% of enterprises failing in the first 3 years and only 2% of women-led businesses in the US generating a million dollars in revenue, long term success has much more to with creating need-driven value-added products and services with a large funnel of customers. As businesses try to adapt, Desirees' adage of NBC - Nobody's Coming is wise advice to make entrepreneurs focus on sales and profit rather than loans and emergency stimulus assistance. Desiree has coached women on leading with data and numbers rather than personal anecdotes but also being clear on knowing the source of impact investment funds and gauging real interest in your business will help save precious time and manage expectations. Resources shared during the episode include: Research Crowdfunding platformsSpanks Elevating Women InitiativeGrant Station Shea Moisture New Voice Fund Verizon Fund through LISC Desiree can be found on LinkedIn and Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this extended episode, Desiree shares her experiences and perspectives on many things including entrepreneurship, funding and much more. She also shares her experience working in venture philanthropy and impact investing. Navigating her way as a "prospector expert" has taken her from the Robin Hood Foundation in New York to spearheading philanthropy on the continent, specifically Nigeria with the Tony Elumelu Foundation where philanthropic intent drives progress without any of the tax incentives commonly associated with foundations in the West, and then recently creating a legacy program at the Tory Burch Foundation working on cross-generational and sectoral female entrepreneurship and leadership development. Based on her own experience growing up and running her grandmother's bakery in Sierra Leone, Desiree honed an interest and passion for entrepreneurship early on and talked about the disparity of investment between East and West Africa regionally and how East African countries have been able to galvanize investment and finance due to the relative political stability and security in the region. Desiree discussed working with TEF and its focus on using entrepreneurship as a building block to international development and creating opportunity with a focus on startups but also discussed the double-edged sword of microfinance and the sector's lack of emphasis on planned growth. Desiree shared the challenges of developing the building blocks to investor confidence which include financials, taxes, business governance, and transparency within the over 40 million SMEs in Nigeria and stressed the need for SMEs to develop clarity around purpose and how finance would be used to grow and scale. Understanding investor focus and vetting SMEs is crucial in finding alignment. With only 3% of women entrepreneurs getting investment capital, understanding why there is a lack of growth capital, and the opportunities and barriers of debt financing, grants, and other forms of "patient capital" is vital research that all entrepreneurs should master. Desiree reflected on Covid-related necessity being the mother of entrepreneurial invention and that many people are looking to start a business at this time and address needs and previous blind spots in a post-Covid-19 world such as comprehensive child care provision as an untapped opportunity. With 90% of enterprises failing in the first 3 years and only 2% of women-led businesses in the US generating a million dollars in revenue, long term success has much more to with creating need-driven value-added products and services with a large funnel of customers. As businesses try to adapt, Desirees' adage of “NBC” - Nobody's Coming is wise advice to make entrepreneurs focus on sales and profit rather than loans and emergency stimulus assistance. Desiree has coached women on leading with data and numbers rather than personal anecdotes but also being clear on knowing the source of impact investment funds and gauging real interest in your business will help save precious time and manage expectations. Resources shared during the episode include: Research Crowdfunding platforms Spanks Elevating Women Initiative Grant Station Shea Moisture New Voice Fund Verizon Fund through LISC Desiree can be found on LinkedIn and Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this extended episode, Desiree shares her experiences and perspectives on many things including entrepreneurship, funding and much more. She also shares her experience working in venture philanthropy and impact investing. Navigating her way as a "prospector expert" has taken her from the Robin Hood Foundation in New York to spearheading philanthropy on the continent, specifically Nigeria with the Tony Elumelu Foundation where philanthropic intent drives progress without any of the tax incentives commonly associated with foundations in the West, and then recently creating a legacy program at the Tory Burch Foundation working on cross-generational and sectoral female entrepreneurship and leadership development. Based on her own experience growing up and running her grandmother's bakery in Sierra Leone, Desiree honed an interest and passion for entrepreneurship early on and talked about the disparity of investment between East and West Africa regionally and how East African countries have been able to galvanize investment and finance due to the relative political stability and security in the region. Desiree discussed working with TEF and its focus on using entrepreneurship as a building block to international development and creating opportunity with a focus on startups but also discussed the double-edged sword of microfinance and the sector's lack of emphasis on planned growth. Desiree shared the challenges of developing the building blocks to investor confidence which include financials, taxes, business governance, and transparency within the over 40 million SMEs in Nigeria and stressed the need for SMEs to develop clarity around purpose and how finance would be used to grow and scale. Understanding investor focus and vetting SMEs is crucial in finding alignment. With only 3% of women entrepreneurs getting investment capital, understanding why there is a lack of growth capital, and the opportunities and barriers of debt financing, grants, and other forms of "patient capital" is vital research that all entrepreneurs should master.Desiree reflected on Covid-related necessity being the mother of entrepreneurial invention and that many people are looking to start a business at this time and address needs and previous blind spots in a post-Covid-19 world such as comprehensive child care provision as an untapped opportunity. With 90% of enterprises failing in the first 3 years and only 2% of women-led businesses in the US generating a million dollars in revenue, long term success has much more to with creating need-driven value-added products and services with a large funnel of customers. As businesses try to adapt, Desirees' adage of “NBC” - Nobody's Coming is wise advice to make entrepreneurs focus on sales and profit rather than loans and emergency stimulus assistance. Desiree has coached women on leading with data and numbers rather than personal anecdotes but also being clear on knowing the source of impact investment funds and gauging real interest in your business will help save precious time and manage expectations. Resources shared during the episode include: Research Crowdfunding platformsSpanks Elevating Women InitiativeGrant Station Shea Moisture New Voice Fund Verizon Fund through LISC Desiree can be found on LinkedIn and Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Geri Stengel is the President of Ventureneer, a company that does brand research, training, and educational content on and for entrepreneurs. The company is best known for producing the American Express’ State of Women-Owned Business Report.They have also worked with renowned clients such as CNBC, Del, NYC SBS, the National Women's Business Council, QuickBooks, and the Tory Burch Foundation. Geri has a column in Forbes about women entrepreneurship, and she believes that the entrepreneurial world is at a moment of meaningful change with women and minorities leading that change. In this episode… Have you ever gotten a response to your ask that caught you off guard? How did you respond? What did you do afterward? Geri Stengel of Ventureneer has been in that tough position and she knows all too well how hard it can knock you off of your pedestal. She was single, hardworking, and was denied her request to get higher pay in the most shocking way. It was a learning experience that molded her to become the successful woman that she is today. In this episode of What’s Your Ask?, Geri also talks to Stephanie about how you can best handle harsh rejections, how to effectively use data and personal connections into your ask, how entrepreneurs can tell better stories using data, and why she believes that women and non-traditional entrepreneurs are the game-changers in the world of entrepreneurship. Stay tuned.

Gallerist and Author Bridgette Mayer has spent the past two decades running a multimillion-dollar gallery business and leading artists in crafting their careers. In this episode, we talk about overcoming childhood abuse to find her true passion in the arts, her love of working with artists, adjusting your money mindset and business end of your practice and her new book, The Modern Artist's Way!   The Modern Artist's Way guides you in defining what makes you happy, how to value your work, and creating a vision—and ultimately a plan—to build a career you're proud of. I'm halfway through the book and underlining a lot of passages. We also discuss how Bridgette is assisting artists in realtime in her Art MBA FB group and her experience working as an art coach. (Spoiler, I talk about how she helped me!) This episode is loaded with great info for helping artists at any level in their career.   Bridgette Mayer Gallery has been featured on CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360 as a small business “On The Rise” and was recognized as a recommended Philadelphia arts destination in The New York Times Magazine. In 2013, Mayer was named one of the top 500 Galleries in the world by Boulin ArtInfo, and was also featured in the Tory Burch Foundation’s “Women To Watch” series. Mayer has been a featured speaker on many panels in the Philadelphia area and has guest lectured at a number of Universities, where her talks focus on how emerging artists can promote their work and sustain a career in the arts.   TOPICS COVERED: -Overcoming lack mentality to find your worth. -Defining career goals as an artist. -Your money mindset and manifestation. -What is an art coach and what do they do? -Advice for artists from a gallerist's perspective. -Business tips for your art practice.   RESOURCES: I Like Your Work Podcast Studio Planner Instagram Submit Work All She Makes   Bridgette Mayer Bridgette Mayer Gallery Bridgette Mayer-Art MBA The Modern Artist's Guide The Art Cure

In episode #011 I’d like to introduce Regina Fleming to the podcast. Regina is a photographer based in New York City. She has photographed destination weddings around the world including France, Spain, and Jamaica and fashion shows including Tommy x Zendaya. She was recently selected by the Tory Burch Foundation in partnership with Goldman Sachs […] The post Wedding Photographer Regina Fleming – “Photography Is Like Dancing, You Better Catch The Beat!” appeared first on Nomad Moda.

Tory Burch built a billion-dollar business from the ground up, by speeding forward when others might have hit pause, and showing watchful patience when others may have gone full tilt. In our live onstage interview, she shows how this approach plays out in her global business – and in her impactful foundation that supports women business owners. With appearances by the Polynesian Voyaging Society's Lehua Kamalu and Affectiva's Rana el Kaliouby.Show notes:Learn more about the Tory Burch Foundation. Applications are open now to join the 5th annual Fellows Program for women entrepreneurs: Women in the United States are invited to apply online now through Tuesday, November 19, 2019, for a chance to be selected as one of the 50 Fellows to participate in the year-long program, including a five-day workshop at the Tory Burch Office in New York, a $5,000 grant for business education and the chance to be selected to pitch their business to investors and industry leaders.

In this episode, I welcome Haley Hoffman Smith, a professional speaker who was recently named one of today’s most influential speakers by Forbes. She is the author of Her Big Idea, a book on creativity, ideation, and women's empowerment which debuted as a Top 3 Bestseller in Women & Business and was named a must-read by the Tory Burch Foundation.  In her honors thesis in university, she wrote on how women develop their sense of self-agency in entrepreneurship and venture capital. She is the founder of the Her Big Idea Fund in partnership with Brown University's Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship, which awards grants to women who apply with big ideas. Listen in and enjoy the show as she talks about influence, success, entrepreneurship, our lives, and so much more.Key Points Discussed:One of today’s most influential speakers (03:51)Growing up mediocre and the huge epiphany that led to a shift (05:51)Connecting to a vision of what your dream life would look like (10:18)Haley’s speaking gigs and working on her new book (13:40)How having an audience has changed Haley’s life (18:23)Instilling a sense of empowerment in people (23:24)Learning how to write a book and doing it for brand rather than money (30:21)Getting ideas in spin class and during showers (37:50)Building up a thick skin in the sense of trusting people in business (41:43)The cultural pressures on women in business (46:26)The workplace issue of paternity and maternity leave (50:23)Additional Resources:Her Big Idea By Haley Hoffman SmithHaley on InstagramYou can find the transcripts and more at www.thinkdifferenttheory.com/130--Be sure to follow me on Instagram @joshfortiSubscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.You can find this episode plus all the previous episode here.Be sure to grab a copy of The Mindshift Playbook here.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

She came back from maternity leave and was asked to become the Chief Operating Officer for the Tory Burch Foundation. How's that for a boost of confidence as a new mom?! Gabrielle Raymond McGee has worked in professional sports and the fashion industry, and this week we're chatting about what she's learned from those industries, how motherhood is a lot like starting a business, and how women need to disrupt the playing field for future generations. She's wise beyond her years and is absolutely brilliant. I'm honored to know Gabrielle and you're going to love hearing her down-to-earth and inspiring approach to work and parenting. The #ToryBurchFellows program is currently accepting applications, and you can learn more about that HERE. Follow Gabrielle online at @GabrielleRaymondMcGee on Instagram and @GabrielleRMcGee on Twitter. Check out the Influential Motherhood podcast in your favorite podcast app!

On this episode, Damali discusses your messages with Architect, Ana Sanchez. A commercial and residential property guru!! A graduate of UPenn and also a Tory Burch Foundation fellow, Ms. Sanchez came to shed light on the idea of being a woman in STEM. Tune in to hear the discussion!!

When Tory Burch launched her brand in 2004, she took the fashion industry by storm. She grew her brand into a worldwide success that now includes ready-to-wear, accessories, home and fragrance, shoes, and sport. From day one, Tory also made sure that social responsibility was an integral part of the company's vision. She launched The Tory Burch Foundation in 2009 and has been working ever since to empower female entrepreneurs by offering access to capital, education, and digital resources. On this episode, Tory opens up about getting her start in the fashion industry, why social responsibility should be a part of a business' bottom line, how she's empowering entrepreneurs and what it means to embrace ambition. Learn more about The Embrace Ambition Summit: http://www.toryburchfoundation.org/embraceambition/summit/ Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneur of the Week: Marta Michelle Colon, Founder/Chief Attitude Strategist of Buena Gente Find out more:

Tory Burch is the founder, chairman, and CEO of … Tory Burch. You know her as the woman (and the name) behind so many of your favorite clothes. But way before she created those iconic Reva flats, she built a career in fashion PR, working for designers like Ralph Lauren and Vera Wang. Tory eventually made the switch from PR… to designing her own clothes, and running her own business. That was 2004. These days, her clothes are sold in more than 250 Tory Burch stores and over 3,000 department and specialty stores around the world. In 2009, she launched the Tory Burch Foundation to help empower female entrepreneurs. And now, she’s got a brand new initiative to help get out the vote. On the couch, she talks to us about how to negotiate, her Oprah moment, and taking negative feedback when your brand is your name. 

Nada Jones is the CEO and Founder of LIBERTY. She has spent the last 17 years as a consultant and advocate for entrepreneurial women. Through the LIBERTY platform, she is committed to empowering all women, not just millennials who have embraced the entrepreneurial life with ease. “Considering what’s possible and pursuing your calling doesn’t end at 35, in fact, that’s when the need for flexibility and purpose are heightened.”   Nada began her entrepreneurial career in 2000 with the launch of nedandshell.com, a retail and wholesale co-op for emerging female designers in NYC. In 2008, she co-authored a how-to book, “Sixteen Weeks to Your Dream Business: A Weekly Planner for Entrepreneurial Women” which spent time on Amazon’s best-selling business book list.   Speaking and seminar opportunities accompanied a book tour and Nada realized that there was much to be done to support women in this space. In 2011, Nada launched ltdLIVE, a conference that brought together speakers, experts, service providers and brands that were all in the business of empowering and helping small businesses.   Armed with a conviction that all women must be empowered to write their own narrative,  Nada founded the Dream for a Dream initiative. Through this program, she has partnered with game-changing social organizations, such as the Tory Burch Foundation, JoinFITE and Dermalogica, Charity Water and Miss Representation. Nada also co-founded Project Raiz, a social impact trip connecting US designers with artisans in Swaziland and Mozam-bique to expand the global marketplace.   Nada is also the principal of Nada Jones Consulting. Her work supporting female small business owners has given her a unique insight into their successes and challenges. It’s these past 17 years of experience, combined with the absence of meaningful content for the entrepreneurial woman, that has informed the creation of LIBERTY. ​ Find Nada Online: Website - https://www.libertyforher.com/ Facebook - @libertyforher Instagram - @libertyforher Twitter - @libertyforher   Some Questions I Ask:  Why are you starting a magazine? Why is social media not the? Do you still ask yourself what you want to be when you grow up? How would teach people on how to balance expectation vs. reality? How can you create meaning out of almost anything?   In This Episode, You Will Learn About: Losing the ability to write, draw, and journal  How to “inspire and equip" You don’t build a business on social media, you build a brand The day after Christmas letdown and what it means Understanding elasticity in your life   Music Composed by John Zarcone  

Welcome to the First Anniversary of She's Got Drive Podcast and this week I take you back to our first episode recorded live at the Apollo in May 21017. I am so proud of hosting this podcast and am grateful to  all my guests and you for listening and supporting She's Got Drive. I hope you enjoy listening to this again or for many of you it will be for the first time. In this episode, five wonderful women with five different professions join my panel at Women of the World Festival at the Historic  Apollo in Harlem NY to have a conversation about their own experiences of success.   They share their personal stories and talk powerfully about how: you can create your success as your life changes and that you are the architect of your life  being motivated by their upbringing  and family commitments  to meet a new version of yourself  Negative motivators can be a positive motivator  your access to success is to keep moving  success can also be a burden  knowing can be an obstacle  life is about learning lessons  important is self-care     Information of the Panelist and Social Media information    Malene Barnett  Studio B - Award winning Interior designer    Malene is Founder and Design Director of Malene B, a company specializing in handcrafted custom carpets, inspired wallcoverings and artisan tiles. Her luxe creations have enlivened premier hotels, iconic office buildings, and sophisticated private spaces. , She has been featured in Huffington Post and Design Sponge columns, in both national and international press.    instagram https://www.instagram.com/malenebatelier/ website : https://www.maleneb.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maleneblifestyle/ twitter: https://twitter.com/maleneblife    Dr. Shalei Simms, Assistant VP of Academic Affairs at Suny College at Old Westbury. Her work has been featured in such publications as Group Decisions and Negotiations journal andInternational Perspectives of Social Entrepreneurship Research. She sits of the Board of Managers on the Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA. She was also a member of the Supervisory Committee of the Teachers Federal Credit Union one of the largest credit unions in the country.   Kimberly Seals Allers, Award winning Journalist, Author,  Speaker and communications consultant advocate for breastfeeding and infant health. A former senior editor at ESSENCE and writer at FORTUNE magazine. Last year  She published her fifth book, The Big Let Down—How Medicine, Big Business and Feminism Undermine Breastfeeding.  She is the author of The Mocha Manual series.  The Mocha Manual to a Fabulous Pregnancy was nominated for a NAACP Image Award. The Mocha Manual to Turning Your Passion into Profit and The Mocha Manual to Military Life.    instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/iamksealsallers/ website:  http://www.kimberlysealsallers.com twitter : https://twitter.com/iamKSealsAllers   Tanique Blair,  - VP of  Business Operations and Planning at Nickelodeon.  Tanique is a 17 year Nickelodeon veteran, has overseen the Preschool Toy, Amusement, and Musical Instrument businesses, working on mega hits like Dora the Explorer, SpongeBob SquarePants and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; and managed relationships with top industry leaders including, Mattel, Fisher Price, Matchbox and Power Wheels.    Regina Fleming - Award winning Photographer, CEO of Regina Fleming Photography  Regina is a former model and actress, a motivational speaker, and a marathon runner. Over a 20 year span, she has appeared in hundreds of publications including, O Magazine, Good Housekeeping, Forbes and Essence. Regina was first place at the Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) Awards of Excellence Print Competition for both her wedding and portrait photography. She is a graduate of the distinguished Tory Burch Foundation and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamreginafleming/   Website: http://www.reginafleming.com   Connect with  Shirley    She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield  Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud  Join the She's Got Drive Tribe on Facebook Community Page Connect with me on Instagram :@shirleymcalpine To go to the She's Got Drive Facebook page      

When Tory Burch launched her brand in 2004, she took the fashion industry by storm. She grew her brand into a worldwide success that now includes ready-to-wear, accessories, home and fragrance, shoes, and sport. From day one, Tory also made sure that social responsibility was an integral part of the company's vision. She launched The Tory Burch Foundation in 2009 and has been working ever since to empower female entrepreneurs by offering access to capital, education, and digital resources. On this episode, Tory opens up about getting her start in the fashion industry, why social responsibility should be a part of a business' bottom line, how she's empowering entrepreneurs and what it means to embrace ambition. Learn more about The Embrace Ambition Summit: http://www.toryburchfoundation.org/embraceambition/summit/ Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneur of the Week: Marta Michelle Colon, Founder/Chief Attitude Strategist of Buena Gente Find out more:

George talks with social entrepreneurship founder Kate Glantz who built Heartful.ly Registry, a wedding registry website where couples can raise money to help charities and non-profits. Kate, a Tory Burch Foundation fellow is director of DC Entrepreneur Initiatives at SEED SPOT and involved with Halcyon Incubator, and Vinetta Project. Kate speaks about her journey from serving in the Peace Corps in Tanzania to becoming an entrepreneur, navigating the DC Tech scene, and her take on failure vs success as a startup founder. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/georgeindc)

 In this episode, five wonderful women with five different professions join a panel at WOW Apollo to have a conversation about their own experiences of success.   They share their personal stories and talk powerfully about how: you can create your success as your life changes and that you are the architect of your life  being motivated by their upbringing  and family commitments  to meet a new version of yourself  Negative motivators can be a positive motivator  your access to success is to keep moving  success can also be a burden  knowing can be an obstacle  life is about learning lessons  important is self-care     Information of the Panelist and Social Media information    Malene Barnett  Studio B - Award winning Interior designer    Malene is Founder and Design Director of Malene B, a company specializing in handcrafted custom carpets, inspired wallcoverings and artisan tiles. Her luxe creations have enlivened premier hotels, iconic office buildings, and sophisticated private spaces. , She has been featured in Huffington Post and Design Sponge columns, in both national and international press.    instagram https://www.instagram.com/maleneblifestyle/ website : https://www.maleneb.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maleneblifestyle/ twitter: https://twitter.com/maleneblife    Dr. Shalei Simms, Assistant VP of Academic Affairs at Suny College at Old Westbury. Her work has been featured in such publications as Group Decisions and Negotiations journal andInternational Perspectives of Social Entrepreneurship Research. She sits of the Board of Managers on the Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA. She was also a member of the Supervisory Committee of the Teachers Federal Credit Union one of the largest credit unions in the country.   Kimberly Seals Allers, Award winning Journalist, Author,  Speaker and communications consultant advocate for breastfeeding and infant health. A former senior editor at ESSENCE and writer at FORTUNE magazine.  She has just published her fifth book, The Big Let Down—How Medicine, Big Business and Feminism Undermine Breastfeeding.  She is the author of The Mocha Manual series.  The Mocha Manual to a Fabulous Pregnancy was nominated for a NAACP Image Award. The Mocha Manual to Turning Your Passion into Profit and The Mocha Manual to Military Life.    instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/iamksealsallers/ website:  http://www.kimberlysealsallers.com twitter : https://twitter.com/iamKSealsAllers   Tanique Blair,  - VP of  Business Operations and Planning at Nickelodeon.  Tanique is a 17 year Nickelodeon veteran, has overseen the Preschool Toy, Amusement, and Musical Instrument businesses, working on mega hits like Dora the Explorer, SpongeBob SquarePants and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; and managed relationships with top industry leaders including, Mattel, Fisher Price, Matchbox and Power Wheels.    Regina Fleming - Award winning Photographer, CEO of Regina Fleming Photography   Regina is a former model and actress, a motivational speaker, and a marathon runner. Over a 20 year span, she has appeared in hundreds of publications including, O Magazine, Good Housekeeping, Forbes and Essence. Regina was first place at the Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) Awards of Excellence Print Competition for both her wedding and portrait photography. She is a graduate of the distinguished Tory Burch Foundation and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program.   Instagram  @reginafleming photography  Website WWW.REGINAFLEMINGPHOTOGRAPHY.COM     She's Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield   Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud    You're invited to visit shirleymcalpine.com  for a free download of ebook ‘3 Top Tips on How to be a Woman with Drive'   To connect with me and the She's Got Drive community  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shirleymcalpineconsulting/ She's Got Drive Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/shesgotdrive/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel @shirleymcalpine on Twitter:https://twitter.com/shirleymcalpine #shesgotdrivepodcast   

Whatever else can be said for the 2016 election, the highest glass ceiling was not broken and the number of women in the U.S. Congress stalled at a mere one-fifth of its members. Every month POLITICO Editor Carrie Budoff Brown will sit down with women leaders to talk power, politics and policy, and explore how dynamics shift when women have a seat at the table. Women Rule is produced by POLITICO in partnership with Google and the Tory Burch Foundation.

Bridgette Mayer is an art dealer in Philadelphia, PA. She opened Bridgette Mayer Gallery on Philadelphia's historic Washington Square in 2001. In July of 2016 the gallery evolved to a private gallery and consulting practice.  Mayer represents artists from Philadelphia, New York and around the world, specializing in contemporary painting, sculpture and photography. The gallery also deals in secondary market artwork sales and private and corporate consulting. Gallery artists have won many prestigious awards including the Pew Fellowship in the Arts, Guggenheim Grants, Pollock-Krasner Foundation Awards, the Miami University Young Painters Competition and the Pennsylvania Council for the Arts Grant.  Bridgette Mayer Gallery has been featured on CNN's Anderson Cooper 360 as a small business "On The Rise" and was recognized as a recommended Philadelphia arts destination in The New York Times Magazine. In 2013, Mayer was named one of the top 500 Galleries in the world by Boulin ArtInfo, and was also featured in the Tory Burch Foundation’s “Women To Watch” series.  Mayer has been a featured speaker on many panels in the Philadelphia area and has guest lectured at a number of Universities, where her talks focus on how emerging artists can promote their work and sustain a career in the arts.  A graduate of Bucknell University, Mayer was an active member of the University's Arts Board for several years.  She is currently a board member of the Arts & Business Council, Philadelphia, PA & Vox Vopuli, Philadelphia, PA. bmayer@bmayerart.com BUSINESS EXECUTION SUMMIT It's not what you know that matters but your ability to EXECUTE and get stuff done that matters.  For more information about the upcoming exclusive live Business Execution Summit, text the word BESUMMIT to 41411 This event is for Business Owners, Corporate Executives, Entrepreneurs and Coaches that want to take their game to the next level and master execution once and for all.  It does not matter what you know, only what you can execute that counts   PEAK PERFORMANCE NATION A community dedicated to raising your game to the next level by learning how to Execute at the highest level and eliminating the obstacles that keep you from being the leader you were born to be. Join group here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/PeakPerformanceNation/   Thank you once again for listening   Please follow us on:   Facebook: Thor Conklin      Twitter: @ThorConklin    Website: http://www.thorconklin.com       ThorConklin.com Thor Conklin Media Peak Performers Podcast Peak Performance Nation     #1 Podcast on how to get things done.  Learn from Peak Performers in all areas of life and Business.  Do you know what to do but can't figure out why you are not executing what you already know?   If so, this Podcast will give you the tools, strategies and psychology to not only break through the choke point but to truly become a Peak Performer.   Thor will be sharing his tools and strategies as well as interviewing inspiring Peak Performers that are Entrepreneur's, Professional Athletes, Business leaders, Military, Technology guru's, Health and Fitness masters, Relationships Experts as well as Music & Entertainment superstars.   Mission and Purpose - To engage, educate, entertain and inspire listeners to excel in any area of life through mastering the science of execution and Peak Performance.  You will learn the necessary road map, strategies, tools and psychology to win this game.

Bridgette Mayer is an art dealer in Philadelphia, PA. She opened Bridgette Mayer Gallery on Philadelphia's historic Washington Square in 2001. In July of 2016 the gallery evolved to a private gallery and consulting practice.  Mayer represents artists from Philadelphia, New York and around the world, specializing in contemporary painting, sculpture and photography. The gallery also deals in secondary market artwork sales and private and corporate consulting. Gallery artists have won many prestigious awards including the Pew Fellowship in the Arts, Guggenheim Grants, Pollock-Krasner Foundation Awards, the Miami University Young Painters Competition and the Pennsylvania Council for the Arts Grant.  Bridgette Mayer Gallery has been featured on CNN's Anderson Cooper 360 as a small business "On The Rise" and was recognized as a recommended Philadelphia arts destination in The New York Times Magazine. In 2013, Mayer was named one of the top 500 Galleries in the world by Boulin ArtInfo, and was also featured in the Tory Burch Foundation’s “Women To Watch” series.  Mayer has been a featured speaker on many panels in the Philadelphia area and has guest lectured at a number of Universities, where her talks focus on how emerging artists can promote their work and sustain a career in the arts.  A graduate of Bucknell University, Mayer was an active member of the University's Arts Board for several years.  She is currently a board member of the Arts & Business Council, Philadelphia, PA & Vox Vopuli, Philadelphia, PA. bmayer@bmayerart.com     BUSINESS EXECUTION SUMMIT It's not what you know that matters but your ability to EXECUTE and get stuff done that matters.  For more information about the upcoming exclusive live Business Execution Summit, text the word BESUMMIT to 41411 This event is for Business Owners, Corporate Executives, Entrepreneurs and Coaches that want to take their game to the next level and master execution once and for all.  It does not matter what you know, only what you can execute that counts   PEAK PERFORMANCE NATION A community dedicated to raising your game to the next level by learning how to Execute at the highest level and eliminating the obstacles that keep you from being the leader you were born to be. Join group here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/PeakPerformanceNation/   Thank you once again for listening   Please follow us on:   Facebook: Thor Conklin      Twitter: @ThorConklin    Website: http://www.thorconklin.com       ThorConklin.com Thor Conklin Media Peak Performers Podcast Peak Performance Nation     #1 Podcast on how to get things done.  Learn from Peak Performers in all areas of life and Business.  Do you know what to do but can't figure out why you are not executing what you already know?   If so, this Podcast will give you the tools, strategies and psychology to not only break through the choke point but to truly become a Peak Performer.   Thor will be sharing his tools and strategies as well as interviewing inspiring Peak Performers that are Entrepreneur's, Professional Athletes, Business leaders, Military, Technology guru's, Health and Fitness masters, Relationships Experts as well as Music & Entertainment superstars.   Mission and Purpose - To engage, educate, entertain and inspire listeners to excel in any area of life through mastering the science of execution and Peak Performance.  You will learn the necessary road map, strategies, tools and psychology to win this game.

Bridgette Mayer is an art dealer in Philadelphia, PA. She opened Bridgette Mayer Gallery on Philadelphia's historic Washington Square in 2001. In July of 2016 the gallery evolved to a private gallery and consulting practice.  Mayer represents artists from Philadelphia, New York and around the world, specializing in contemporary painting, sculpture and photography. The gallery also deals in secondary market artwork sales and private and corporate consulting. Gallery artists have won many prestigious awards including the Pew Fellowship in the Arts, Guggenheim Grants, Pollock-Krasner Foundation Awards, the Miami University Young Painters Competition and the Pennsylvania Council for the Arts Grant.  Bridgette Mayer Gallery has been featured on CNN's Anderson Cooper 360 as a small business "On The Rise" and was recognized as a recommended Philadelphia arts destination in The New York Times Magazine. In 2013, Mayer was named one of the top 500 Galleries in the world by Boulin ArtInfo, and was also featured in the Tory Burch Foundation’s “Women To Watch” series.  Mayer has been a featured speaker on many panels in the Philadelphia area and has guest lectured at a number of Universities, where her talks focus on how emerging artists can promote their work and sustain a career in the arts.  A graduate of Bucknell University, Mayer was an active member of the University's Arts Board for several years.  She is currently a board member of the Arts & Business Council, Philadelphia, PA & Vox Vopuli, Philadelphia, PA. bmayer@bmayerart.com   BUSINESS EXECUTION SUMMIT It's not what you know that matters but your ability to EXECUTE and get stuff done that matters.  For more information about the upcoming exclusive live Business Execution Summit, text the word BESUMMIT to 41411 This event is for Business Owners, Corporate Executives, Entrepreneurs and Coaches that want to take their game to the next level and master execution once and for all.  It does not matter what you know, only what you can execute that counts   PEAK PERFORMANCE NATION A community dedicated to raising your game to the next level by learning how to Execute at the highest level and eliminating the obstacles that keep you from being the leader you were born to be. Join group here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/PeakPerformanceNation/   Thank you once again for listening   Please follow us on:   Facebook: Thor Conklin      Twitter: @ThorConklin    Website: http://www.thorconklin.com       ThorConklin.com Thor Conklin Media Peak Performers Podcast Peak Performance Nation     #1 Podcast on how to get things done.  Learn from Peak Performers in all areas of life and Business.  Do you know what to do but can't figure out why you are not executing what you already know?   If so, this Podcast will give you the tools, strategies and psychology to not only break through the choke point but to truly become a Peak Performer.   Thor will be sharing his tools and strategies as well as interviewing inspiring Peak Performers that are Entrepreneur's, Professional Athletes, Business leaders, Military, Technology guru's, Health and Fitness masters, Relationships Experts as well as Music & Entertainment superstars.   Mission and Purpose - To engage, educate, entertain and inspire listeners to excel in any area of life through mastering the science of execution and Peak Performance.  You will learn the necessary road map, strategies, tools and psychology to win this game.

"Faith is like a muscle. It's similar to going out for a run- if you don't do it normally run, you're going to sweat and it's not going to be comfortable. If you step into having faith when you don't know what the end is going to be, then that's something you can build every single day and you can rely on it." - Bridgette Mayer   This show is for everyone who believes that their past determines their future. How did a young girl who came through the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DYFS) system and foster care end up in the art world with a multi-million dollar gallery and consulting business? Through the kindness of strangers, fierce determination, and a survivor’s sheer will, Bridgette Mayer’s is a success story for the ages. In her inspirational memoir of gross neglect, violent abuse, and ultimately redemption, she shares her journey from the projects of Jersey City to eventually becoming one of Philadelphia’s most celebrated gallery owners. By following her heart and passion for art, Mayer’s interests evolved from a means of escape into her salvation and her security. She used her inherent self-assurance, natural curiosity, and scrapper work ethic to overcome the damage inflicted on her as a child and create a harmonious, rewarding, and charitable life — for herself and the artists she represents.   Rising Above Your Circumstances   "Anger is a much more proactive emotion than despair. I've used anger and fear to propel me forward. I've learned how to use both pretty well at this point. I've used such experiences to make me a better." - Bridgette Mayer   Bridgette's memoir, The Art Cure : A Memoir of Abuse & Fortune (published by Little Lion press in September 2016), is for anyone who aspires to a career in the arts and who has been told it’s too difficult or impractical to pursue. With bravery and tenacity, anyone can achieve the life of their dreams, no matter how out of reach it may seem. Mayer offers readers a bridge to color and a lifeline of hope for the future. After suffering an abusive childhood that landed her in foster care homes and on the streets, starving and beat up, Bridgette was adopted by a wonderful family at the age of nine and began her life transformation. Her early and challenging experiences gave her a tenacity of spirit, unbreakable creativity and a desire to make her mark in the art world. Now a successful art dealer, curator, art adviser, author and entrepreneur, Bridgette Mayer has spent decades cultivating her passion for art, artists, the clients she advises and finding her way to the top of the art world.   Creating The New Story   "I had a moment of frustration and I said to myself, 'The next 10 things that I'm asked to do, I'm just going to say 'yes' to them and figure it out.' The next day, I got a call from CNN to be on Anderson Cooper's show, 'On the Rise.' " - Bridgette Mayer   Bridgette's background of struggle and overcoming obstacles lead to her current success and spurred her to write, “The Art Cure: A Memoir of Abuse & Fortune.” Her passion for artists and managing them to the highest level as well as working with top collectors from around the world has guided her business the past seventeen years. Bridgette's expertise encompasses a whole approach to art collecting, creating authentic environments both public and private with art. Her mission is to continue to inspire those around her and especially artists, women and entrepreneurs to live the life they dream even in the face of insurmountable obstacles.   Bridgette Mayer Gallery   The Bridgette Mayer Gallery has been featured on CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360 as a small business “On The Rise” and was recognized as a recommended Philadelphia arts destination in The New York Times Magazine. In 2013, Mayer was named one of the top 500 Galleries in the world by Boulin ArtInfo, and was also featured in the Tory Burch Foundation’s “Women To Watch” series. Mayer has been a featured speaker on many panels in the Philadelphia area and has guest lectured at a number of Universities, where her talks focus on how emerging artists can promote their work and sustain a career in the arts.  A graduate of Bucknell University, Mayer was an active member of the University’s Arts Board for several years.  She is currently a board member of the Arts & Business Council, Philadelphia, PA & Vox Vopuli, Philadelphia, PA.   About Bridgette Mayer   For the past sixteen years Bridgette Mayer has been running a top contemporary art gallery in Philadelphia and helping her clients and the artists she serves improve the quality of their life through art. Growing up in an abusive home in the projects of Jersey City and filtered through the foster care system until she was nine years old, Bridgette was finally adopted by a wonderful family. If you had seen the conditions she grew up in, you would not even believe it that someone could come from there and get to where she is now. She had to learn how to read and get started living a life that was no longer centered around the drugs, alcohol and physical abuse. Over the years she has come through many challenges and worked for her dream of being a top arts professional in the gallery industry. For her entire life, Bridgette had big dreams, and has dreamed the dreams that others said would not be possible. Bridgette is living proof and this is not a Hollywood movie. She literally came from the other side of the tracks and built a life of abundance for herself. From Bridgette: "That is why I wanted to write a book to share my story with you. Part memoir and part how I got my start in the art world, this book is for anybody who might need inspiration or might want to know how somebody like myself who came from nothing, was able to build a multi-million dollar business in the art world. You see, It is possible. I hope you will share my journey and see what is possible for you!"   Resources Mentioned On the Show Bridgette's Book "The Art Cure" Bridgette's Website Bridgette's Art Gallery on Facebook Bridgette's Art Gallery on Twitter B Mayer Art Micheal Gerber's Books The Real-Life MBA by Jack and Suzy Welch Purple Cow by Seth Godin Check out the WF podcast episode with Jake Ducey Tony Robbins' Website   What You'll Hear On The Show 1:50  Josh discusses today's show topics 4:30  Josh introduces Bridgette 5:45  Bridgette shares her childhood history 7:00  What was your birth mom's struggle? 8:30  Bridgette's transitional experience into foster care 13:30  How Bridgette discovered her artistic gift 15:30  Bridgette talks about how her emotional wellness grew because of art 18:00  How did you decide to become a gallery owner? 25:15  What was your mindset like during this transition period? 27:00  What did you write to your mother in your 10 page letter to her? 33:00  What's your connection with your clients? 34:00 What do you do now to cultivate emotional wellness? 36:00  A lot of us deal with fear. What 10 things did you say 'yes' to with an incredible result in the end? 39:10  What can people do to fight their fears from an action perspective? 42:40  How Bridgette uses feelings of anger to push her goals into motion. 44:20  How do people know when to quit or keep going? 46:00  How do you know when to make changes? 48:40  How was your mindset different than your siblings that help to transcend you to the next level? 51:00  7 for 7: Josh asks Bridgette 7 fast questions 53:20  Bridgette's mantra for when she's feeling stressed or having a bad day 54:40  Bridgette's definition of wellness 56:30 Takeaways from today's show   Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! Josh here. Listen, I deeply value your thoughts, now let your voice be heard. I live to serve the Wellness Force even better based on your words, feedback, and requests. 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Laurie Fabiano, President of the Tory Burch Foundation, talks about her earlier career as an AIDS activist and the challenges behind bringing communities together and convincing rappers to wear condoms.

Episode 123: Bridgette Mayer is an art dealer in Philadelphia, PA. She opened Bridgette Mayer Gallery on Philadelphia's historic Washington Square in 2001. In July of 2016 the gallery evolved to a private gallery and consulting practice.  Mayer represents artists from Philadelphia, New York and around the world, specializing in contemporary painting, sculpture and photography. The gallery also deals in secondary market artwork sales and private and corporate consulting. Gallery artists have won many prestigious awards including the Pew Fellowship in the Arts, Guggenheim Grants, Pollock-Krasner Foundation Awards, the Miami University Young Painters Competition and the Pennsylvania Council for the Arts Grant. Bridgette Mayer Gallery has been featured on CNN's Anderson Cooper 360 as a small business "On The Rise" and was recognized as a recommended Philadelphia arts destination in The New York Times Magazine. In 2013, Mayer was named one of the top 500 Galleries in the world by Boulin ArtInfo, and was also featured in the Tory Burch Foundation’s “Women To Watch” series.  Mayer has been a featured speaker on many panels in the Philadelphia area and has guest lectured at a number of Universities, where her talks focus on how emerging artists can promote their work and sustain a career in the arts.  A graduate of Bucknell University, Mayer was an active member of the University's Arts Board for several years.  She is currently a board member of the Arts & Business Council, Philadelphia, PA & Vox Vopuli, Philadelphia, PA. Show notes: What inspired Bridgette to create the beautiful cover for her new book, The Art Cure How her biological mother's neglect forced her to become resourceful when it came to finding food and basic needs (sometimes stealing) when she disappeared from the house for long periods Her mother's abusive behavior, prostitution, neglect and drug use What it was like for Bridgette to constantly be put into new foster homes until she was officially adopted into a loving family on a farm Her time renting a closet as a bedroom, trying to make it in the art world Bridgette's first memory of being enthralled with art and what it feels like for her to be doing something she's passionate about What Bridgette's relationship with her biological family looks like today and what she's had to do to allow herself to move on and grow How she overcame the fear she carried with her that her family's pattern of alcoholism would eventually catch up to her in life Why she knows it is absolutely okay to bounce around with your career and location Why Bridgette never felt entitled, or that the world "owed" her anything, and the ways in which that has benefited her work ethic How she has a tendency to be on the opposite end of the spectrum of having a big ego Dissecting and interpreting abstract art work The motivation behind creating the gallery that she ended up molding Her favourite artist: Jean-Michel Basquit The positive affirmations YouTube channel she listens to every morning as she gets ready: Jason Ellis Must-read book: The Power of Your Subconscious Mind Connect with Bridgette: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram [Tweet "She overcame tremendous adversity by creating an art gallery and finding her passion. #MBMPodcast "] {COACHING} Ready to break limiting beliefs + Take your self-worth to the next level? Apply for my 1:1 coaching HERE. {NEXT LIVE EVENT} Claim your ticket to come to MORE THAN THIS: a two-day intensive to break limiting beliefs, expand your self-worth, and live for something bigger. Play in the mountains with hosts Amanda Gyuran and I HERE. Love the show and want to support it in return? Become a Patreon for the show and pledge as little as $1 per episode HERE.

Jordan Salcito comes into the studio on this week’s In the Drink to speak to us about her position as Beverage Director for David Chang’s famous Momofuku restaurants. She is also a sommelier and entrepreneur living in New York City. After college, Jordan traveled through Italy, moved to New York City and began working in restaurants. She earned a scholarship to attended culinary school at Johnson & Wales University, then moved back to New York to cook at Daniel Boulud’s flagship restaurant, Daniel. In 2006, Chef Boulud granted her the opportunity to cook with him at the La Paulée de Nieges. From that moment, she knew that she wanted to spend her life working with wine. Jordan has worked in some of New York’s most esteemed dining rooms, including at Eleven Madison Park (where she was part of the James Beard Award-winning team for Outstanding Wine Service), Daniel, Gilt at the New York Palace, and Crown, where she built and managed the wine program during its inaugural year. She has also worked harvests in Burgundy since 2006 at esteemed wineries such as Domaines Dujac, Mugneret-Gibourg, De Montille, Comtes Liger-Belair, and de l’Arlot, as well as harvests in Montalcino and Patagonia. In 2011, she launched Bellus Wines. Her first release, the 2007 “Girasole,” from Montalcino, donates a percentage of proceeds to female entrepreneurs through The Tory Burch Foundation. Her second release, the 2011 “Les Roches Soeurs,” is a collaboration with Alix de Montille of Meursault. Accolades include the Advanced Diploma from the International Wine Center, and an Introduction to Winemaking course at UC Davis. She is a Master Sommelier Canditate in the Court of Master Sommeliers. Jordan’s expertise has landed her roles as Rachael Ray’s “Wine Buddy”; PBS Vine Talk’s co-host; and one of Gilt Taste’s sommelier panelists. She and Bellus have been featured in publications such as Food & Wine, Allure, Travel + Leisure, WWD, Martha Stewart Radio, CNN.com, The Huffington Post, Every Day with Rachael Ray, USA Today, Women’s Wear Daily, and The Food Republic. Tune-in to learn how Jordan supervises a large team at Momofuku restaurants, how she moved from a career as a writer to becoming a sommelier, and even what it’s like to live in the same house with another wine enthusiast! This program has been sponsored by Brooklyn Slate. “Our job is to bring to light in the most honest way, the experience of serving wine to our guests.” [27:30] “I try to tailor each guest’s experience. I always recommend going to see one of the larger producers, and that’s where you have this amazing snapshot.” [29:20] — Jordan Salcito on In the Drink