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Welcome back! This week's title gives you a hint of the type of week one of us has had. Can you guess which one before we say?We chat thankfulness, math, Term 4 and Gemma shares another unexpected way she uses the Brisbane library app. If you are looking for the books used in mythology this term - check out socials (see below). Have a wonderful week!Support the showThanks for listening!We would love to answer your questions and help you share your stories.Write to us at:hello.sisterswhohomeschool@gmail.comFollow us at:FacebookInstagram

Co-founder and CEO Jessica Murrey joins the Exchange to discuss her groundbreaking impact in the digital tech gaming industry.

InConvenience Inc. is doing things differently in the convenience-store industry. In this episode of At Your Convenience, CSP Executive Editor Hannah Hammond talks to InConvenience CEO Tiffany Fraley, who runs The Gas Spot and The Goods Spot c-store brand. The chain has 25 locations, picked up from shuttered Mountain Express and SQRL Service Station locations. Seventeen of those are currently up and running now in Iowa, Missouri and Arkansas. Fraley talks about what she's learning about the c-store industry, the chain's new mascot, having a nearly all-female c-suite team and more. 

Camille Burns, CEO of the Women Presidents Organization (WPO), is a longtime champion of women's entrepreneurship and peer-driven leadership. With more than 25 years at WPO, she has expanded the organization's global footprint and built a dynamic community of women leading multimillion-dollar businesses. On this episode of the Women on the Move podcast, with host Sam Saperstein, Camille reflects on pivotal moments in her career, from 9/11 to the pandemic, and how those challenges galvanized her belief in the power of peer support.   Disclaimer:The speakers' opinions belong to them and may differ from opinions of J. P. Morgan Chase & Co and its affiliates. Views presented on this podcast are those of the speakers; they are as of August 8, 2025 and they may not materialize.

Hila Lauterbach, Founder of 10x GTM, and Klue Advisor. 10x GTM is a company partnering with high-growth B2B SaaS companies to accelerate revenue through strategic GTM and product marketing excellence. In this episode, KJ Hila discuss the rise of data-driven and AI-powered investment models—and why they’re not enough on their own. They also explore the most common go-to-market mistakes: lack of alignment, unclear audience, and missing foundational strategy. Key Takeaways: [5:47] Hila’s Origin Story & Overcoming Rejection [13:45] The Broken Investment Model [16:39] Building a Repeatable Go-to-Market Engine [26:50] The Future of SaaS & AI’s Impact Quote of the Show (27:00): “Every time the door was closed, I built a new door. You have to keep iterating, keep believing, and keep working hard towards your goals.” – Hila Lauterbach Join our Anti-PR newsletter where we’re keeping a watchful and clever eye on PR trends, PR fails, and interesting news in tech so you don't have to. You're welcome. Want PR that actually matters? Get 30 minutes of expert advice in a fast-paced, zero-nonsense session from Karla Jo Helms, a veteran Crisis PR and Anti-PR Strategist who knows how to tell your story in the best possible light and get the exposure you need to disrupt your industry. Click here to book your call: https://info.jotopr.com/free-anti-pr-eval Ways to connect with Hila Lauterbach: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilalauterbachmarketing Company Websites: 10XGTM.com and https://klue.com/ How to get more Disruption/Interruption: Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/eccda84d-4d5b-4c52-ba54-7fd8af3cbe87/disruption-interruption Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disruption-interruption/id1581985755 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6yGSwcSp8J354awJkCmJlDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when you're told you're "too much" and decide to build a brand around it? Cara Chatellier, founder of Bubbly Creative, joins us to talk about turning what others see as a liability into your strongest asset. She shares her journey from corporate pushback to leading an all-women agency that helps women-led businesses build brands rooted in authenticity and purpose.In this episode, we explore how personality-driven branding can create deep connections, especially for service-based entrepreneurs. Cara shares how to start showing up without the pressure to do it all, and why your lived experience and unique energy are essential tools (not obstacles) in your marketing toolkit.Whether you're struggling with imposter syndrome or unsure how to stand out, Cara's perspective offers a grounded, encouraging reminder: You don't need to be everywhere or be everything. You just need to be real.Send us a textSupport the show Show Notes Apply to be featured on My Weekly Marketing!

The diagnosis you never want to hear from your accountant: your business is an expensive hobby! Instead of creating profit and freedom that supports you to live your life, it might feel more like it's taking over and keeping you from what you really want to be doing… right? If you've ever wondered what profitable businesses are really doing differently - or if you just wish finances felt a little less intimidating - this episode is made for you. This week, I'm sitting down with Tana Kramer, profitability consultant and founder of TK Solutions. Tana isn't your typical finance expert. She's warm, energetic, and passionate about helping women design businesses that actually fund the life they want - whether that's more freedom, more time, or even travelling the country with an RV (yep, she's done it!). With decades of experience across industries from content creation to wellness clinics, Tana knows exactly where business owners get stuck…and how to help them get clear and confident with their numbers. Here's a taste of what we're unpacking in this conversation: Why does profitability matter far more than just “making money” - and what's the real difference between revenue goals and profit goals? What's a profitability consultant actually do that your accountant doesn't - and how can this relationship transform your business decisions (and your stress levels)? How do you start identifying the hidden leaks or outdated activities that might be draining your profit (and your energy) without you even realising it? What are some easy, non-scary routines to build your confidence with finances - even if spreadsheets make you want to run and hide? How did Tana build a flexible, location-independent business - without sacrificing client results (and what practical steps can you take to do the same)? Ready to lighten the mental load, banish the overwhelm, and start seeing your business produce the income you know is possible? Tune in for practical tips, warm encouragement, and stories that might just inspire your next big step. Listen in - I promise, finance can be fun! About our guest: Tana Kramer, founder of TK Solutions, is a Profitability Strategist and Guide who has dedicated her career to empowering entrepreneurs, especially women leaders, to achieve sustainable growth and financial success. From answering phones at her father's small-town glass shop to managing complex financial operations for large companies, Tana's journey reflects her deep-rooted passion for helping businesses thrive. With a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Arizona State University and decades of experience across diverse industries—including content creators, personal development leaders, service providers, and lifestyle apparel brands, to name a few—Tana brings a wealth of knowledge to her work. She excels at streamlining operations, improving efficiencies, and delivering strategic financial insights that drive profitability. Tana's unique approach combines her practical expertise with a commitment to helping entrepreneurs align their businesses with their lifestyle goals, creating a foundation for both professional and personal success. 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In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Barrie Cohen, founder of BC Public Relations, about her journey of building a successful Denver-based PR firm. Since its inception in 2017 as a solo venture, the firm has grown into a dynamic team of five women. Initially focused on traditional media, BC Public Relations has diversified into digital platforms such as podcasts and YouTube. Cohen shares insights on the power of storytelling in marketing, navigating the challenges of team management, and fostering strong client relationships. She also discusses self-funding her business, leveraging AI in PR, and the transformative value of mentorship and professional development. Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed up for? Balance your health, wealth, relationships and business growth. And focus your time and energy and make the most of this year. Let's get into it by clicking here. Troy delves into our guest's startup journey, their perception of success, industry reconsideration, and the pivotal stress point during business expansion. They discuss the joys of small business growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies for team building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable advice. And a snapshot of the final five Grow A Small Business Questions: What do you think is the hardest thing in growing a small business? Barrie said the hardest thing is that we often focus too much on what we're not doing well and forget to celebrate the wins. She stressed it's easy to feel like we're constantly screwing up instead of recognizing the many little victories that come with growing a business. What's your favorite business book that has helped you the most? Barrie's favorite is “The Business of Persuasion” by Harold Burson, a pioneer in public relations. It's somewhat niche to her industry (PR), but she finds it offers great lessons on how the field started and evolved. Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business? She recommends The PR Podcast (specific to PR), and also listens to Mel Robbins for personal growth. Beyond that, she values reading widely and networking to learn from peers. What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business? Barrie recommended media databases (like Cision, Muck Rack, Meltwater). While these are mainly for PR, she highlighted how powerful the right tools can be to connect with audiences and tell your story effectively. What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business? Her advice for day one in business is to keep pushing forward. Embrace the tough moments, allow yourself to feel them—maybe even shed a tear — but always rise again the next day. As a business owner, others rely on you, and the journey is a continuous one. Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights! Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey.     Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: Keep moving forward – cry it out if you must, but get up the next day and keep going — Barrie Cohen Focus less on what you're not doing well, and take time to celebrate the small wins — Barrie Cohen You're running a business, not a charity; hire for skill, not just likability — Barrie Cohen      

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Clarence Ford spoke to Mr. Lerato Motsoeneng, Bolt’s Senior General Manager for South Africa on the launch of their Women-Led Citreon Fleet Launch. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views & News with Clarence Ford Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to Views and News with Clarence Ford broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BdpaXRn Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when women lead — not just in business, but in the global economy? In this energizing conversation, host Natalie Benamou sits down with Jackie Joy, Chief Strategy Officer at The Perfect Plan, to uncover the exciting data behind the economic surge that is about to take place fueled by women's leadership.Hear how women-led businesses consistently outperform their male counterparts — generating 3x more revenue on average and why that impact is exponential, not additive. Jackie breaks down the powerful equation of 3x cubed growth, the cultural shifts redefining leadership, and the critical role women will play in adding $15 trillion to the global GDP by 2030.Discover The Multiplier Impact:

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business and you'll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit: Aggie Chydzinski and Cristy O'Connor, co-founders of Athena Advisory Collective and hosts of the Badass Women in Business podcast share share the real, tactical advice most founders never hear. Between them they have had multiple exits—including turning around failing fitness franchises and scaling operations in manufacturing and tech. Whether you're just starting out or already thinking about your second act, this episode will challenge how you think about value, preparedness, and exit timing—especially for women-led businesses. What you'll learn: Why building a business that runs without you is the path to premium valuation The Five Ds that force exits—and how to be ready before one hits Why human capital, culture, and clean financials matter more than you think How underpricing services holds women founders back—and how to fix it Why founders (especially women) need to show up with unapologetic confidence—and pitch like they mean it How Cristy rebuilt toxic team cultures and why hiring aligned people from day one is crucial The role of "woo" (like astrology-based assessments) in team alignment and enterprise value Plus, they break down the gender gap in VC and offer a bold but refreshing take: stop siloing women. Fund the best businesses—no matter who's leading them. This is a candid, insightful, and empowering conversation for any founder—but especially those ready to own their value and prepare for a life-changing exit. -- Aggie Chydzinski and Cristy O'Connor are the co-founders of Athena Advisory Collective. At Athena, they partner with women-owned businesses and partnerships navigating the real complexities of growth. Athena works alongside these businesses to implement strategies that grow enterprise value and strengthen exit readiness. Whether it is optimizing sales, improving operations, or developing leadership, they help these owners build a business that is scalable, aligned, and ready for what is next. With a focus on clarity, accountability, and measurable impact, Athena Advisory Collective supports the vision of these women-owned businesses every step of the way. Website: https://www.athenaac.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athenaadvisorycollective Badass Women in Business Podcast: https://badasswomeninbusinesspodcast.com/ -- The Exit—Presented By Flippa: A 30-minute podcast featuring expert entrepreneurs who have been there and done it. The Exit talks to operators who have bought and sold a business. You'll learn how they did it, why they did it, and get exposure to the world of exits, a world occupied by a small few, but accessible to many. To listen to the podcast or get daily listing updates, click on flippa.com/the-exit-podcast/

Today on "Don't@ME", New WOKE ESPN show, Stephen A. plays race card, Ramona Shelburne under fire, Baurer on Pete Rose. Plus, OutKick Reporter, Dan Zaksheske on his trip to DC in an attempt to seek answers from our elected officials on this Nike gender affirming care scandal. And Screencaps Reap with Joe Kinsey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This 4-in-1 compilation episode focuses on a persistent disconnect between capital and capability: women are founding businesses at record rates and leading high-performing funds, yet the capital rarely follows.In other words, women are underrepresented both in receiving and managing capital.Today's episode is about those pushing back against that trend – women-led investment managers and those intentionally channeling capital into women-led businesses.Here are the featured guests:Sharon Vosmek, CEO of Astia & Managing Partner of the Astia FundSharon Vosmek doesn't see gender equity in venture as a social goal – she sees it as a market inefficiency. With just 2–3% of VC funding going to women CEOs, she argues the system consistently overlooks high-potential founders. At Astia, she's investing in women-led startups with strong early traction, particularly in underserved sectors like women's health. She also challenges the informal, male-dominated networks – boardrooms, golf courses – where most deals are still made.Full episode Dr. Tara Bishop, Founder and Managing Director of Black Opal VenturesTara co-founded Black Opal Ventures to invest where healthcare and technology collide – and where traditional VC often misses.She and her partner, Eileen Tanghal, raised $63 million from institutional investors like Eli Lilly and JP Morgan, becoming one of the rare female- and minority-led funds in venture. Their portfolio reflects that identity: women-led companies, underserved markets, and problems overlooked by legacy capital.Full episode Tammy Newmark, CEO and Managing Partner of EcoEnterprises FundTammy leads EcoEnterprises Fund, a women-run investment firm focused on nature-positive businesses across Latin America. For over two decades, she's backed companies in sustainable agriculture, ecotourism, and agroforestry – many led by women and rooted in rural or Indigenous communities.Gender equity isn't the fund's focus, but it runs through the portfolio: in leadership teams, supply chains, and daily operations. About half of their investments meet 2X Challenge criteria – not because it's the mandate, but because that's who's doing the work.With $150 million under management, the fund combines financial discipline with long-term environmental and social goals.Full episode Stephanie Cohn Rupp, CEO of Veris Wealth PartnersStephanie runs Veris Wealth Partners, one of the few wealth management firms built from the ground up to do just one thing: impact. With $2.3 billion under management and offices across the U.S., Veris has been majority women-led and women-owned since its founding in 2007.It's built entirely around impact – certified B Corp, net zero, and intentionally conflict-free – and applies that lens across every asset class, with a deep focus on racial equity, climate, gender, and community wealth.For Stephanie, this isn't about doing impact. It's about being built for it.Full episode—The SRI 360° Podcast is focused exclusively on sustainable & responsible investing.—Connect with SRI360°:Sign up for the free weekly email update.Visit the SRI360° PODCAST.Visit the SRI360° WEBSITE.Follow SRI360° on X.Follow SRI360° on FACEBOOK.

Feeling the pressure to hustle harder? In episode 449, Emily Aarons explores Quiet Quitting 2.0 — why successful female entrepreneurs are scaling back intentionally for sustainable, soul-aligned growth.

SHOW ME THE MONEY? Not if you're a woman in HealthTech.Less than 2% of VC dollars go to women-led healthcare companies—and even fewer to women's health solutions.I spoke with Mayra Hurtado, CEO of Prelude Health, who's scaled her menopause testing startup internationally. But like so many underrepresented founders, she's still fighting for investor attention, burning time and energy trying to explain her impact to the wrong rooms.Here's what most founders don't hear enough:It's not your pitch—it's the positioning.And you don't need to fix yourself—you need a GPS for a system that was never built for you.This episode is your wake-up call if:You're stuck in the endless pitch cycleYou've got traction, but investors still don't “get it”You're overextended, doing everything, and seeing little progressLet's stop asking for permission and start building stages designed for us. It's not about working harder—it's about aligning smarter.What You'll LearnWhy brilliant products and polished pitches still don't close fundingThe hidden roadblocks women and underrepresented founders face in healthcareHow to position your innovation in a system designed to overlook youWhat “strategic alignment” really means—and how to use it to scale fasterThe story behind the creation of the HealthTech Showdown and why it mattersTimestamps:00:00:00 - VC Funding Gap: Building Your Own Stage00:02:11 - Founder Story: Wake Up Call00:05:37 - Founder Story: Pitch Misalignment00:09:14 - Four Hidden Struggles for Underrepresented Founders00:13:41 - Systemic Bias resulting to the Network Gap00:14:51 - Strategy #1: Strategic Positioning for Funding and Growth00:16:57 - Aspivix Case Study: Tailoring the Pitch to the Audience00:19:09 - Strategy #2: Having Dialogue with Investors00:19:43 - Strategy #3: Create a Understandable Framework00:20:49 - HealthTech Showdown: A Strategic Alternative to Traditional Pitching00:25:58 - Practical Steps for Founders to Succeed00:28:37 - HealthTech Showdown workshop: Mayra's Testimonial

A two part podcast episode on Women Led Societies in Britain and Origin of Indo European Languages, which are the fore-runners of most known in the world.

By 2030, it's estimated that women will have control of over 60% of wealth in the United States. But historically, not only have women not played a big role in investing, but companies founded and led by women only receive around 2% of available venture funding. It's time for us to take the reins, invest in the technology and women of the future, and make it part of our sound wealth-generating strategies. Rachel Zayas, CEO of AGED is here today to share her story of starting her company, pivoting when necessary, the difficulties of raising funds, and more. This week's episode 160 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about values-based investing in women-lead startups! This episode was created in partnership with the Nasdaq Foundation. Together, we are working to educate, inspire, and engage women from diverse backgrounds on venture investing and entrepreneurship. Did you know that only 2% of venture funding goes to women-led companies? Together, we are working to show that women are the new face of venture investing.In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Rachel Zayas is sharing the importance of investing in companies founded and led by women and actionable steps you can take right now to support women founders beyond monetary investments. Rachel Zayas is the Founder and CEO of Active Genomes Expressed Diagnostics (AGED), a diagnostics venture focused on developing diagnostic tools for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH, liver disease) and fibrosis (liver scarring). Her expertise ranges from genetics, clinical research, grant writing to product development. Rachel has a Masters in Biotechnology and Business from American University.Some of the talking points Julie and Rachel go over in this episode include:The challenges of raising capital, especially in the last few years.Clear communication and confidence when pitching and talking to investors.Listening to customers and pivoting when necessary - it's rare to get it right the first time!Being unapologetically bold, present, and courageous as a woman leader.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about How Women Inspire at https://www.howwomenlead.com/podcast CONNECT WITH RACHEL ZAYAS:LinkedInAGED DiagnosticsCONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS:LinkedIn - JulieHow Women LeadHow Women InvestHow Women GiveInstagram - HWLLinkedIn - HWLFacebook - HWL

"I'm stuck in my 147th meeting with decision-makers who keep saying 'just one more'..."Sound familiar? In this week's episode, I dive into the hidden barriers facing women-led healthcare innovations and why solutions that could save lives get trapped in procurement purgatory.Episode Highlights:The Hidden Barriers in Women's Health InnovationLess than 3% of venture capital funding goes to women-owned businessesWomen-led companies generate 35% higher ROI and 12% higher revenue than male counterpartsSabrina introduces the three Gatekeeper Myths from her TEDx talk that hold women founders backThe Mental MoatHow self-doubt affects even accomplished healthcare professionalsWhy your unique perspective is actually your greatest strengthSuccess story: How reframing personal experience as expertise led to partnerships with three major health systemsThe Perception DrawbridgeThe perfectionism trap that high-achieving women often fall intoWhy "doing it all yourself" leads to overwhelm and stalled growthPractical approaches to strategic delegation, automation, and elimination of non-essential tasksThe City WatchThe shocking statistic: less than 2% of medical research funding goes to pregnancy, childbirth, and female reproductive healthHow historical exclusion of women from clinical trials (pre-1993) continues to impact innovation todayRecent progress: Nearly $1 billion in new investments announced at the White House Conference on Women's Health ResearchBuilding Your Breakthrough StrategyFour proven approaches that successful women founders are using right nowHow one founder cut her sales cycle from 147 days to just 45 daysThe rise of FemTech and new opportunities across the women's health spectrumThe HealthTech Showdown OpportunityWhy Sabrina created this monthly virtual event specifically for healthcare innovatorsWhat to expect at the March 27th event focused on women's health solutionsHow to connect directly with health system leaders, investors, and successful foundersResources Mentioned:HealthTech Showdown (March 27th, 11am EST): Register at HealthTechShowdown.comSabrina's TEDx Talk "The 3% Problem: Why Women-Led Healthcare Innovation is So Hard": Watch at PulsePointPath.com/TEDx"Funding Her Future" Interview Series: Watch on YouTubeConnect with Sabrina:LinkedIn: Sabrina RunbeckWebsite: PulsePointPath.comThis episode was recorded as part of Sabrina's ongoing commitment to supporting women founders in healthcare innovation. If you found this valuable, please share with a founder who needs to hear it.Episode Timeline:00:01:18 - Challenges in Healthcare Innovation00:02:38 - Barriers for Women's Health Innovations00:04:47 - Myth #1: The Mental Mode (Self-Doubt)00:07:48 - Myth #2: The Perception Drawbridge00:13:25 - Myth #3: The Citywatch (Systematic Challenges)00:15:27 - Creating an Empowered Ecosystem00:17:45 - Key Strategies for Founders Today00:18:59 - HealthTech Showdown & Opportunities for Founders00:20:32 - The Future of FemTech00:24:39 - Conclusion & Next StepsListen

Do you feel frustrated about the state of the world? Equal Voice is hosting a panel discussion featuring women politicians/activists all about using frustration to affect political change. We spoke with three of the panel members; Kate Cadigan, Raven Khadeja and Sheilagh O'Leary.

In this new Podcast, the first one of the year in 2025, I'm super delighted to be chatting with Jane Nashipae a former accountant who was married in the Maasai Mara and found her big passion for serving and leading her community in tree planting initiatives. Her Community-Based Organization, an extended arm of House in the Wild called Women in the Wild, is a 35-member CBO working to restore degraded ecosystems along the Mara River while creating sustainable livelihoods for the community. From organizing beading initiatives to partnering with Kenyan Originals (KO) to bead the Mara Gin Lead, to donating libraries for school-going children to learn more about coexistence and wildlife conservation, Jane and her team are doing it all. Enjoy the podcast and be inspired to make change wherever you're planted

When you think about healthcare innovation, the image of cutting-edge technologies, AI-driven diagnostics, and robotic breakthroughs might come to mind. But is there a way to use these innovations to address the system's biggest challenges – cost, quality, access, and sustainability?My guest today is Dr. Tara Bishop who is the founder and managing director of Black Opal Ventures, and she is uniquely positioned to answer this question. As a fourth-generation physician turned venture capitalist, Tara teamed up with deep-tech veteran Eileen Tanghal to create a fund focused on bridging healthcare and technology. Together, they bring decades of expertise in medicine, policy, startups, and deep tech to build a brilliant tomorrow in healthcare.Black Opal's mission is to uncover and support the rarest gems in healthcare innovation – companies that redefine care delivery, improve access, and make a measurable impact while delivering competitive returns. With $63M under management and a portfolio spanning robotic IVF, wearable AI diagnostics, and next-gen obesity care platforms, Black Opal proves that you don't have to choose between impact and profitability.In this interview, Tara talks about inefficiencies in the healthcare system and how they inspired her to dive into healthcare innovation. She also shares her investment strategy and explains how Black Opal balances impact and profitability.Curious to learn more about how venture capital is turning the biggest healthcare challenges into opportunities to drive meaningful change and financial returns? Tune in to hear how this unique fund is bridging technology and medical expertise to deliver smarter, more accessible, and impactful solutions.Let's dive in!—About the SRI 360° Podcast: The SRI 360° Podcast is focused exclusively on sustainable & responsible investing. In each episode, I interview a world-class investor who is an accomplished practitioner from all asset classes. In my interviews, I cover everything from their early personal journeys to insights into how they developed and executed their investment strategies and what challenges they face today. Each episode is a chance to go way below the surface with these impressive people and gain additional insights and useful lessons from professional investors.—Connect with SRI360°:Sign up for the free weekly email updateVisit the SRI360° PODCASTVisit the SRI360° WEBSITEFollow SRI360° on XFollow SRI360° on FACEBOOK—Key Takeaways:Intro (00:00)Tara Bishop's background and early career path (02:50)Transition to venture capital (20:40)Co-founding Black Opal Ventures with Eileen Tanghal (35:00)Black Opal's mission and theory of change (42:37)Investment strategy, process, and portfolio (01:02:18)Portfolio highlights: Conceivable Life Sciences, Empatica, Violet (01:14:03)Challenges of integrating technology into healthcare (01:22:34)Impact measurement (01:27:10) How diversity drives better and faster healthcare solutions (01:32:20)The public sector's role in advancing health tech innovation (01:42:34)Future of health tech and AI (01:45:30)Rapid fire questions (01:48:14)Contact info (01:54:08)—Additional Resources:- Tara's LinkedIn - Black Opal Ventures Website 

What roles can and should women play in peacemaking movements? How can we connect the struggle for justice across contexts in a way that furthers the work of mutual flourishing and collective liberation? What does it mean to be an effective ally, advocate, and friend?This week, we are joined by our friend, author, preacher, trainer, liturgist, activist Sandra Van Opstal. Sandra is the Co-founder and Executive Director of Chasing Justice, a movement led by people of color to mobilize a lifestyle of faith and justice. Sandra recently joined the And Still We Rise Conference put together by our friends at CMEP, a conference intentionally created by and for women. After two trips to the region this year, one with Telos in May, and this recent one in November, Sandra shares with us what it looks like to be an effective advocate for our friends in Israel/Palestine, especially in this horrific moment. --Learn more about Chasing Justice If you're enjoying the podcast, become a monthly donor to Telos!Subscribe to the Telos NewsletterRead and share the Principles and Practices of Peacemaking

At the NASDAQ Marketsite in New York City, founder and investor Sarah Dusek shares with Seth Cohen, Chief Impact Officer of Forbes, how the focusing on sustainability and investing in women founders fuel innovation and transform communities.Stay ConnectedForbes newsletters: https://newsletters.editorial.forbes.comForbes on Facebook: http://fb.com/forbesForbes Video on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/forbesForbes Video on Instagram: http://instagram.com/forbesMore From Forbes: http://forbes.comForbes covers the intersection of entrepreneurship, wealth, technology, business and lifestyle with a focus on people and success.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Catherine Gray, host of Invest In Her, talks with Sarah Dusek, a venture capitalist and co-founder of EnygmanVentures, a venture capital fund. She invests in women-led businesses in Southern Africa, creates solutions to wealth disparity, and provides access to capital for women.   In 2017, after successfully selling her company, Under Canvas, for more than $100 million, Sarah launched Enygma Ventures. In that same year, Under Canvas received a spot on the coveted Inc. 5000 list, and Sarah was named to Ernst & Young's EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women list. Sarah began her career in the nonprofit world in her early twenties working in Southern Africa and Southeast Asia. After almost eight years, she became disillusioned with the lack of change resulting from her efforts. She realized that the most effective vehicle for driving change and solving big world problems is business. Businesses are sustainable solutions to problems. They drive economies, create self-sufficiencies, and change our world. Business can, and should, be a force for good.   Today, Sarah offers online courses for early-stage entrepreneurs (hosted at www.pranary.com). Over the past year, five thousand entrepreneurs have gone through her programs to become investor-ready and learn how to build valuable companies. She is a regular contributor to Forbes.com, The Telegraph, and TRT World. She is also chairwoman of the Women's Giving Circle for The Global Good Fund, a social entrepreneurship leadership development program, and sits on the board of ten (and rising) startup companies in Southern Africa, as well as Under Canvas. Sarah has an LLB Law degree from Exeter University, UK, and an MA from University of Manchester in Missiology. She divides her time between the US and South Africa with her husband and two children.   www.sheangelinvestors.com  www.pranary.com

The landscape of the business world is changing for the better and to help people prioritize family, personal life, and passion. Not only do these changes make for better employees, but they also improve the overall quality of their lives. Today's guest is an incredible entrepreneur whose mission is to help other business leaders lead with purpose! Meghan French Dunbar joins us today to discuss her impressive career, the book she's just written, self-care, and so much more! Join us as we delve into the power of women in the workplace, even touching on the often feared ‘P' word (patriarchy), and discuss what men can learn from female leaders in business. We go on to talk about how workplace culture is evolving with younger generations before Meghan shares her suggestions for helping people be more vulnerable in group networking settings. Meghan even tells us what to expect from her in the near future. Finally, our guest tells us where to find her online. To hear all this and even be reminded of the power and importance of listening, be sure to tune in now!Guest Bio:Meghan French Dunbar is a purpose-driven business leader and the founder of Conscious Company Magazine. She launched the magazine in 2015 with the mission of highlighting businesses that make a positive impact. After navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, including burnout, she sold the company in 2017 and served as CEO until 2020. Meghan now leads Tide Turn Labs (formerly Women Led), a community for purpose-driven business leaders, co-founded Stakeholder Business, and has written her first book, This Isn't Working, set for release in August 2025.Key Points From This Episode: [00:19] A quick catch-up with Mike and Laura and what their holiday plans are.[09:15] Welcoming Meghan French Dunbar to the show and a bit about what she does. [11:14] Meghan tells us about what led her to start her business magazine. [15:35] A breakdown of her book and what inspired her to write it. [21:09] How Meghan takes care of herself in between creating her work. [29:21] What women bring to leadership, how men can learn from them, and the dangers of patriarchy. [42:01] How the landscape of workplace culture is evolving with younger generations. [46:36] Where to pre-order Meghan's book and what's next for her career. [51:02] Meghan shares some suggestions for helping people open up at group networking events. [59:33] Where listeners can interact with Meghan online. [01:02:52] Some key takeaways from today's conversation.  Quotes: “We feel like we don't have permission in society to, like, take time off and be with our families and like, do these sorts of things, and sometimes, when one person does them, then someone else feels like it's okay to do them.” — Meghan French Dunbar [0:26:09] “[Women] have to learn how to express all of the traits that men have been brought up to express. So, we learn how to. – We speak masculine traits and feminine traits, which in reality is just human traits – that we all should have learned how to express in the beginning.” — Meghan French Dunbar [0:32:29] “The number one predictor of longevity in human life is social connections, meaningful, deep, rich social connections.” — Meghan French Dunbar [0:52:24]RESOURCES: [12:42] Conscious Company Media on LinkedIn[46:37]Preorder This Isn't Working[47:18] Tide Turn Labs[52:21] Harvard Longitudinal Study[57:20] Susan Griffin-Black on LinkedIn[59:41] Stakeholder Business FOLLOW: Follow Meghan French Dunbar:WebsiteLinkedInInstagram  FOLLOW:Follow Laura Eich:LinkedInFacebookInstagram Follow Mike McFall:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookXInstagram Follow BIGGBY® COFFEE & LifeLabTM:WebsiteFacebookXInstagramLinkedInAbout LifeLabTM ABOUT LOVE IN LEADERSHIP:At the Life You Love LaboratoryTM and BIGGBY® COFFEE, we're out to prove that financial success and healthy workplace culture aren't two separate goals. BIGGBY® COFFEE's own cultural transformation is proof that not only is it possible to have a successful company where people aren't miserable at work, but that the happier your people are, the more your business will grow. Each week, join host Laura Eich, Chief Purpose Officer at BIGGBY® COFFEE, and her co-host and BIGGBY® COFFEE co-CEO Mike McFall as they're joined by guests from around the world to learn how they are fostering a culture of love and growth in the world's most innovative and people-centric companies. Get inspired. Get real. Get ready to transform workplace culture in America with us. This is the Love in Leadership podcast.Learn more at: loveinleadershippodcast.com ABOUT THE HOSTS:Mike McFall began his journey with BIGGBY® COFFEE as a minimum-wage barista at the original store in East Lansing in 1996. Over the span of 23 years, alongside business partner Bob Fish, he has helped create one of the great specialty coffee brands in America. Today Mike is co-CEO with Bob, and BIGGBY® COFFEE has over 250 stores open throughout the Midwest that sell tens of thousands of cups of coffee each day. But more importantly to Mike and BIGGBY® COFFEE, the company is a profoundly people-first organization.Mike is also the author of Grind, a book which focuses on early-stage businesses and how to establish positive cash flow. Laura Eich is BIGGBY® COFFEE's Chief People Officer, having worked in a variety of roles at BIGGBY® COFFEE for the last 11+ years. She helped launch BOOST, the department at BIGGBY® COFFEE which ultimately became LifeLabTM — BIGGBY® COFFEE's in-house culture cultivation team designed to help people be the best versions of themselves and help companies support them along the way. In her role, Laura helps people build lives that they love through the process of building profitable businesses and robust, growth-filled careers.

Businesses started by women have received less than 5 percent of venture capital funding in Africa over the past decade, according to a new report. The report says investment in female-started businesses decreased further last year, frustrating businesswomen and those who want investors to give them greater consideration. Mohammed Yusuf reports.

With The Sentimental State: How Women-Led Reform Built the American Welfare State (University of Georgia Press, 2024), Dr. Elizabeth Garner Masarik shows how middle-class women, both white and Black, harnessed the nineteenth-century “culture of sentiment” to generate political action in the Progressive Era. While eighteenth-century rationalism had relied upon the development of the analytic mind as the basis for acquiring truth, nineteenth-century sentimentalism hinged upon human emotional responses and the public's capacity to feel sympathy to establish morally based truth and build support for improving the welfare of women and children. Sentimentalism marched right alongside women's steps into the public sphere of political action. The concerns over infant mortality and the “fall” of young women intertwined with sentimentalism to elicit public action in the formation of the American welfare state. The work of voluntary and paid female reformers during the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries shaped what would become lasting collaborations between grassroots voluntary organizations and the national government. Women saw a social need, filled it, and cobbled together a network of voluntary organizations that tapped state funding and support when available. Their work provided safeguards for women and children and created a network of female-oriented programs that both aided and policed women of child-bearing age at the turn of the twentieth century. Through an examination of these reform programs, Dr. Masarik demonstrates the strong connection between nineteenth-century sentimental culture and female political action, advocating government support for infant and maternal welfare, in the twentieth century. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

With The Sentimental State: How Women-Led Reform Built the American Welfare State (University of Georgia Press, 2024), Dr. Elizabeth Garner Masarik shows how middle-class women, both white and Black, harnessed the nineteenth-century “culture of sentiment” to generate political action in the Progressive Era. While eighteenth-century rationalism had relied upon the development of the analytic mind as the basis for acquiring truth, nineteenth-century sentimentalism hinged upon human emotional responses and the public's capacity to feel sympathy to establish morally based truth and build support for improving the welfare of women and children. Sentimentalism marched right alongside women's steps into the public sphere of political action. The concerns over infant mortality and the “fall” of young women intertwined with sentimentalism to elicit public action in the formation of the American welfare state. The work of voluntary and paid female reformers during the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries shaped what would become lasting collaborations between grassroots voluntary organizations and the national government. Women saw a social need, filled it, and cobbled together a network of voluntary organizations that tapped state funding and support when available. Their work provided safeguards for women and children and created a network of female-oriented programs that both aided and policed women of child-bearing age at the turn of the twentieth century. Through an examination of these reform programs, Dr. Masarik demonstrates the strong connection between nineteenth-century sentimental culture and female political action, advocating government support for infant and maternal welfare, in the twentieth century. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

With The Sentimental State: How Women-Led Reform Built the American Welfare State (University of Georgia Press, 2024), Dr. Elizabeth Garner Masarik shows how middle-class women, both white and Black, harnessed the nineteenth-century “culture of sentiment” to generate political action in the Progressive Era. While eighteenth-century rationalism had relied upon the development of the analytic mind as the basis for acquiring truth, nineteenth-century sentimentalism hinged upon human emotional responses and the public's capacity to feel sympathy to establish morally based truth and build support for improving the welfare of women and children. Sentimentalism marched right alongside women's steps into the public sphere of political action. The concerns over infant mortality and the “fall” of young women intertwined with sentimentalism to elicit public action in the formation of the American welfare state. The work of voluntary and paid female reformers during the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries shaped what would become lasting collaborations between grassroots voluntary organizations and the national government. Women saw a social need, filled it, and cobbled together a network of voluntary organizations that tapped state funding and support when available. Their work provided safeguards for women and children and created a network of female-oriented programs that both aided and policed women of child-bearing age at the turn of the twentieth century. Through an examination of these reform programs, Dr. Masarik demonstrates the strong connection between nineteenth-century sentimental culture and female political action, advocating government support for infant and maternal welfare, in the twentieth century. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

With The Sentimental State: How Women-Led Reform Built the American Welfare State (University of Georgia Press, 2024), Dr. Elizabeth Garner Masarik shows how middle-class women, both white and Black, harnessed the nineteenth-century “culture of sentiment” to generate political action in the Progressive Era. While eighteenth-century rationalism had relied upon the development of the analytic mind as the basis for acquiring truth, nineteenth-century sentimentalism hinged upon human emotional responses and the public's capacity to feel sympathy to establish morally based truth and build support for improving the welfare of women and children. Sentimentalism marched right alongside women's steps into the public sphere of political action. The concerns over infant mortality and the “fall” of young women intertwined with sentimentalism to elicit public action in the formation of the American welfare state. The work of voluntary and paid female reformers during the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries shaped what would become lasting collaborations between grassroots voluntary organizations and the national government. Women saw a social need, filled it, and cobbled together a network of voluntary organizations that tapped state funding and support when available. Their work provided safeguards for women and children and created a network of female-oriented programs that both aided and policed women of child-bearing age at the turn of the twentieth century. Through an examination of these reform programs, Dr. Masarik demonstrates the strong connection between nineteenth-century sentimental culture and female political action, advocating government support for infant and maternal welfare, in the twentieth century. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

With The Sentimental State: How Women-Led Reform Built the American Welfare State (University of Georgia Press, 2024), Dr. Elizabeth Garner Masarik shows how middle-class women, both white and Black, harnessed the nineteenth-century “culture of sentiment” to generate political action in the Progressive Era. While eighteenth-century rationalism had relied upon the development of the analytic mind as the basis for acquiring truth, nineteenth-century sentimentalism hinged upon human emotional responses and the public's capacity to feel sympathy to establish morally based truth and build support for improving the welfare of women and children. Sentimentalism marched right alongside women's steps into the public sphere of political action. The concerns over infant mortality and the “fall” of young women intertwined with sentimentalism to elicit public action in the formation of the American welfare state. The work of voluntary and paid female reformers during the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries shaped what would become lasting collaborations between grassroots voluntary organizations and the national government. Women saw a social need, filled it, and cobbled together a network of voluntary organizations that tapped state funding and support when available. Their work provided safeguards for women and children and created a network of female-oriented programs that both aided and policed women of child-bearing age at the turn of the twentieth century. Through an examination of these reform programs, Dr. Masarik demonstrates the strong connection between nineteenth-century sentimental culture and female political action, advocating government support for infant and maternal welfare, in the twentieth century. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With The Sentimental State: How Women-Led Reform Built the American Welfare State (University of Georgia Press, 2024), Dr. Elizabeth Garner Masarik shows how middle-class women, both white and Black, harnessed the nineteenth-century “culture of sentiment” to generate political action in the Progressive Era. While eighteenth-century rationalism had relied upon the development of the analytic mind as the basis for acquiring truth, nineteenth-century sentimentalism hinged upon human emotional responses and the public's capacity to feel sympathy to establish morally based truth and build support for improving the welfare of women and children. Sentimentalism marched right alongside women's steps into the public sphere of political action. The concerns over infant mortality and the “fall” of young women intertwined with sentimentalism to elicit public action in the formation of the American welfare state. The work of voluntary and paid female reformers during the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries shaped what would become lasting collaborations between grassroots voluntary organizations and the national government. Women saw a social need, filled it, and cobbled together a network of voluntary organizations that tapped state funding and support when available. Their work provided safeguards for women and children and created a network of female-oriented programs that both aided and policed women of child-bearing age at the turn of the twentieth century. Through an examination of these reform programs, Dr. Masarik demonstrates the strong connection between nineteenth-century sentimental culture and female political action, advocating government support for infant and maternal welfare, in the twentieth century. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy

With The Sentimental State: How Women-Led Reform Built the American Welfare State (University of Georgia Press, 2024), Dr. Elizabeth Garner Masarik shows how middle-class women, both white and Black, harnessed the nineteenth-century “culture of sentiment” to generate political action in the Progressive Era. While eighteenth-century rationalism had relied upon the development of the analytic mind as the basis for acquiring truth, nineteenth-century sentimentalism hinged upon human emotional responses and the public's capacity to feel sympathy to establish morally based truth and build support for improving the welfare of women and children. Sentimentalism marched right alongside women's steps into the public sphere of political action. The concerns over infant mortality and the “fall” of young women intertwined with sentimentalism to elicit public action in the formation of the American welfare state. The work of voluntary and paid female reformers during the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries shaped what would become lasting collaborations between grassroots voluntary organizations and the national government. Women saw a social need, filled it, and cobbled together a network of voluntary organizations that tapped state funding and support when available. Their work provided safeguards for women and children and created a network of female-oriented programs that both aided and policed women of child-bearing age at the turn of the twentieth century. Through an examination of these reform programs, Dr. Masarik demonstrates the strong connection between nineteenth-century sentimental culture and female political action, advocating government support for infant and maternal welfare, in the twentieth century. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With The Sentimental State: How Women-Led Reform Built the American Welfare State (University of Georgia Press, 2024), Dr. Elizabeth Garner Masarik shows how middle-class women, both white and Black, harnessed the nineteenth-century “culture of sentiment” to generate political action in the Progressive Era. While eighteenth-century rationalism had relied upon the development of the analytic mind as the basis for acquiring truth, nineteenth-century sentimentalism hinged upon human emotional responses and the public's capacity to feel sympathy to establish morally based truth and build support for improving the welfare of women and children. Sentimentalism marched right alongside women's steps into the public sphere of political action. The concerns over infant mortality and the “fall” of young women intertwined with sentimentalism to elicit public action in the formation of the American welfare state. The work of voluntary and paid female reformers during the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries shaped what would become lasting collaborations between grassroots voluntary organizations and the national government. Women saw a social need, filled it, and cobbled together a network of voluntary organizations that tapped state funding and support when available. Their work provided safeguards for women and children and created a network of female-oriented programs that both aided and policed women of child-bearing age at the turn of the twentieth century. Through an examination of these reform programs, Dr. Masarik demonstrates the strong connection between nineteenth-century sentimental culture and female political action, advocating government support for infant and maternal welfare, in the twentieth century. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Golden Seeds, a US-based angel investment organization, focuses on women-led companies and has invested over $180 million in over 250 such companies. As a nationally recognized leader, it nurtures local companies, engages angel investors, and contributes to deal teams.

Welcome to a powerful new episode of CEO School! Today, host Suneera Madhani sits down with Nicole Donelson, Vice President of Philanthropic Strategies at the Central Florida Foundation, for an eye-opening conversation that dives into the challenges female founders and women-focused charities face—and the inspiring solutions that are making waves. Nicole shares her accidental journey into philanthropy and uncovers shocking statistics highlighting the barriers women encounter in business and giving. Together, they explore game-changing initiatives like "Women on the Rise" and "100 Women Strong," showcasing the power of collective giving and women-led organizations in driving real societal impact. Get ready to be inspired by stories of mentorship, community support, and how business success can be intertwined with purpose. If you're looking for ways to align your entrepreneurial goals with making a difference, this episode is a must-listen! Tune in for valuable insights and empowering stories that will leave you ready to take action! Connect with Suneera: https://www.instagram.com/suneeramadhani Connect with 100 Women Strong: https://cffound.org/engaging-community/100-women-strong/ Connect with CEO School: https://www.instagram.com/ceoschool Join The Millionaire's Founder Club: https://theceoschool.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Texan Recap, Senior Audio Producer, Elijah Carll discusses new guidelines for the Travis County Sheriff's office surrounding Muslim female detainees and their right to religious head coverings, plus a new women-led skate club, and whether UT soccer will be able to recover from the injury of their star player. Reported by Maryam Ahmed, Ana Taveira, and Alistair Manliguez. Hosted and edited by Elijah Carl. Cover art by Emma Berke. Music by Top Flow Productions.

When you invest in women, you invest in all of humanity and the economy.Melissa Wallace is the CEO of Fierce Foundry and co-founder of Fivefoottwo Marketing. Melissa has more than 25 years of marketing experience across many different areas - B2B, consumer, and the creative agency world, with a focus on pioneering technologies and entertainment. In 2023 Melissa launched Fierce Foundry - the first-ever FemTech Venture studio designed to reduce and equalize the deficit and funding for female founders. Unlike traditional accelerators or incubators, a venture studio builds companies from idea to exit, offering full lifecycle support to founders. Melissa explained how Fierce Foundry provides both entrepreneurial and business expertise to help women founders launch and scale their companies, with the goal of driving these companies to exit and reinvest in other female-led ventures, creating a "flywheel" effect.Male-focused startup model doesn't work as well for women entrepreneurs. Women face different challenges and need a tailored approach to success, one that better reflects our experiences and mindsets that don't have drinking bourbon and smoking cigars mindset.Women also have more phases in their lives, need reinventing, and as Melissa stated even middle of the life retirement. Reality is just different and career paths and models should be different as well. For Melissa resilience is a key trait for women in business but self-care is a critical component of success in entrepreneurship.We are all equal, but we are different and that is why women should support other women in business, from investing in female-founded businesses to simply creating space for women to thrive without burning out. Show notes:

Suda51 and Shinji Mikami got together to talk about Japan's CERO system of games classification. They've raised some excellent points about the inconsistencies in the system.Humans don't like the heat much. New research shows that the fatal limit for temperature and humidity might be much lower than expected.Jenna Ortega thinks more women led franchises should be original IPs, not gender flipped traditionally male roles. This take is certainly not controversial and won't lead to heated arguments in comment sections around the internet.Pushback against Japanese Censorship in games- Shinji Mikami slams video game censorship in Japan: “The rules are made by people who don't play games” - AUTOMATON WEST Humans in heat- Scientists testing deadly heat limits on humans show thresholds may be much lower than first thought - ABC News Woman should have own franchises – Jenna Ortega- Jenna Ortega Says Women Should Have Their Own Franchises: “I Don't Want 'Jamie Bond'” - “I just read it and went, oh sh*t” Jenna Ortega & Catherine O'Hara on Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vf8IQVWuZni1P1bumPi6OHkffsziC_pmZ4XFbL2EIaw/edit?usp=sharing Follow us onFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamated142 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Loretta McCarthy, of Golden Seeds, leading angel investor to women led businesses.  Golden Seeds Co-CEO Loretta McCarthy shares insight on this leading angel investment consortium.  Hear about the current investment trends in Women's health, and how AI is unfolding across multiple industries. Listen to the first company that is non-invasive surgery for concussions.  According to Loretta, Golden Seeds looks for businesses with the ability to scale as fast as possible. First, the company must be operating in a $1 billion market. Next, they look for a proposition that no one else has done. Intellectual property protection is key to moving forward.  Golden Seeds is always intrigued with the power of the team. They evaluate a team's ability to execute, especially in the earliest stages. "You are investing in the team's judgement and ability to make decisions." They invest in a company's ability to pivot, adapt and change.  Visit www.goldenseeds.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Bethany Bengtson, recent Fordham Student in my Financing New Media Ventures class, joins me on the pod to go deep in tech and healthcare. We discuss: is Google the next Yahoo?  Normalizing women-led investment conversations deeply benefits all of us. And then we dive deep into Eli Lilly, GLP1s and how analytics, self-assessment and proper care teams can lead to our best health. Macallan and Oban 14 provide the sips, so enjoy this Health & Wealth edition of your favorite WH pod. 00:00 Intro 03:10 Ballet 07:00 Book: Mind Gym 08:17 On Boards 09:42 TMT Analyst Career 12:00 Eli Lilly + Google Focused Leadership 28:14 Ellevest + Women Focused Investment Tools 32:40 HENRYs, DINKs and DUNKs 34:40 Women Championing Other Women 41:50 Health Analytics, NY Presbyterian Earns High Praise The Art of Tracking Personal Health 50:22 https://www.keeganrosecapital.com/research 55:30 Auto-Injectors + GLP1s: How they Work So Well; Artificial Solution to an Artificial Problem 1:10:00 Japanese Diet + Vegan Discipline 1:12:00 WOTD Macallan 12 + 18; Oban 14: A Gift from my students 1:16:30 ‘Peati-ness' Taste in Scotch: How it Gets There https://migrainebuddy.com/ - The app discussed on the pod: migraine data tracking Hey Whiskey Hue Crew: Please Rate, Review, Subscribe and share with a friend –helps us get the word out.

How can women-led businesses determine their pricing strategy?Today's episode features Shannon Tacheny, an accomplished brand strategist and owner of Feather Blue Studios. Shannon's entrepreneurial journey is truly inspiring. From photography to brand strategy and marketing and business coaching, she has continually evolved her approach to pricing and value.Our conversation explores the pivotal moments that shaped Shannon's pricing philosophy. She reveals the liberating realization that there are no fixed limits to what clients might pay for a product or service. It all comes down to who we are targeting, what they value and what you feel is possible for your business. This episode explores pricing as a powerful tool for positioning, growth, and creating meaningful impact.About this Episode's GuestMeet Shannon Tacheny, a dynamic brand and marketing strategist dedicated to empowering big-hearted female entrepreneurs. With over 15 years of entrepreneurial experience spanning multiple industries, Shannon is passionate about helping women embrace their unique gifts and personalities to attract clients authentically.Through her expertise in crafting compelling brand stories and simplifying online marketing strategies, she guides entrepreneurs towards success without sacrificing authenticity or burning out. Based in Minnesota with her family, Shannon finds joy in fostering confidence and purpose in others while indulging in simple pleasures like chai tea, dark chocolate, and the serenity of the beach.Come along as we explore Shannon's path, glean from her wisdom, and uncover practical advice for mastering the skill of confidently setting prices.What to Listen out for:00:00 Intro00:45 Meet Shannon03:59 Starting a Business: Challenges and Inspirations17:12 Transition to Marketing and Brand Strategy18:37 Struggles with Project Management and Pricing20:45 Balancing Purpose and Profit25:29 Understanding Client Value Perception28:32 Celebrating Pricing Successes30:30 Final ThoughtsEpisode Links:Connect with Shannon: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/featherbluestudios/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FeatherBlueStudios/Recommended book: "10X is Easier Than 2X" Don't go yet. If you're enjoying the show please rate and review. It helps us spread the word to more people and ultimately get more small businesses on the path to sustainable profitability and business success. Thanks for Listening.*********Reach Out, Connect or Book a Call with JaneneGet started improving your business. Sometimes it's difficult to know where to begin. I suggest you Download the the self assessment Pricing Scorecard (www.thepricinglady.com/pricing-scorecard). Get a view of what's working and what's not working when it comes to pricing in your business. Figure out where to start making improvements.Get in touch with Janene. If you've got a question that needs answering, a challenge you're facing or you have suggestions for future topics or guests, let me know. Contact Janene (https://thepricinglady.com/contact/)Transform your business and life. My business is about helping you build a better business. One that's profitable and where you can confiden

Dive into the Columbus entrepreneurial ecosystem with the latest episode of the 614Startups Podcast, where Elio sits down with the dynamic Cindi Englefield, one of the driving forces behind Accelerating Angels. In this insightful interview, Cindi, a seasoned entrepreneur turned angel investor, takes us on a journey through her career evolution and her passionate commitment to empowering women-led startups. As the founder of Accelerating Angels, Cindi specializes in investing in high-growth, early-stage ventures helmed by exceptional female leaders poised for rapid expansion and lucrative exits within 3-7 years. But it's not just about the bottom line for Cindi—it's about fostering a community of innovation, resilience, and empowerment. She shares candidly why she takes her role as a fiduciary seriously, weaving together her personal experiences and professional insights to illuminate the transformative potential of investing in women-led businesses. Drawing from her wealth of experience, Cindi offers invaluable advice for founders navigating the complex landscape of capital raising. From honing in on the core problem and crafting a compelling solution to understanding the market dynamics, she emphasizes the importance of clarity and communication in securing investment. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, seasoned investor, or simply curious about the world of startups, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts to join the conversation, gain actionable insights, and be inspired by the stories of trailblazing women reshaping the entrepreneurial landscape. Don't forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe to stay updated on the latest episodes and join our vibrant community of innovators and changemakers. Join our community: Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/614startups/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/614startups Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/614_startups/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093106463335

Gwen Riley and Beth Keller from NoviEdge join us to share how they HELP SMALL BUSINESS GROW They are a Faith based, women led company based in Lexington, Ky They share... YOU MATTER You are the Main contributor It can be overwhelming Less than 7% of people are business owners YOUR PEOPLE MATTER Hire to your culture and standards Listen to what your people say YOUR PROFITS MATTER New Level, New Devil We also discuss... Imposter Syndrome Can I lead a team? Know your numbers Have a VISION CHECK THEM AND THEIR 90 DAY IGNITER OUT AT noviedge.com

Young, female entrepreneurship is on the rise. Two years ago, 17,500 businesses were founded by women aged 16-25, which is 22 times greater than in 2018. Now, 20 per cent of all businesses across the UK are all-female-led. Yet, when it comes to investment, women consistently underperform their male counterparts. Why? And should more be done to support female entrepreneurs? To shine a light on some of these issues is Anneliese Dodds MP, the Shadow Secretary of State for Women and Equalities, and Chair of the Labour Party, Jo Overton, the Managing Director for Customer Propositions and Strategy for Business Commercial Banking at Lloyds Banking Group, and Eccie Newton, the co-founder, of Karma Cans, an office lunch delivery company, and Karma Kitchen, that provides commercial kitchen spaces to food businesses. This podcast is kindly sponsored by Lloyds Banking Group. 

We've been wanting Gina Mariko Rosales on the show for a long time, and when you give this episode a listen, you'll see why! She gets into her origin story (born and raised in Daly City), and how working in the corporate world led her to start Make it Mariko, a Bay Area creative events agency led by women of color. Then we dive into the impact that Undiscovered SF has had on the Filipino community in the Bay, and why she was inspired to create the first annual all inclusive POC Food and Wine Festival (running May 2-5, 2024). This is a fun one, enjoy!Purchase tickets to the POC Food and Wine Fest here (we'll see you there!)Follow Gina Mariko Rosales on IGEpisode recorded live at The Battery Support the showThanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have reached 10 years, recorded 700+ episodes, and won Best of the Bay Best Podcast in 2022 and 2023 without your help! -- Be well, stay safe, Black Lives Matter, AAPI Lives Matter, and abortion is normal. -- Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage! Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts! Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram & Facebook Listen every Tuesday at 9 - 10 am on BFF.FM

Regarding Her, a nonprofit accelerating the growth of women entrepreneurs and leaders in food and beverage, is sponsoring a spattering of events this March.  California voters narrowly passed Prop 1, Newsom's signature mental health initiative. It's poised to overhaul treatment for drug addiction and homelessness. What happens next? A risk calculator caught actress Olivia Munn's aggressive breast cancer a year early, while regular screenings missed it. Should other women use the tool too? Pine Mountain Club, about an hour north of LA, has suffered hundreds of break-ins and thousands of dollars of bear-related damage over the past decade. Critics review the latest film releases: “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” “Shirley,” “The American Society of Magical Negroes,” and “Carol Doda Topless at the Condor.”

Anu Duggal, the founding partner of Female Founders Fund, is all about helping female-led companies get the funding they need and deserve, despite all the obstacles around raising money. Last month, she hosted the 2024 Female Founders Fund CEO Summit, a day of talks, panel discussions, and networking at the New York Stock Exchange that brought together more than 100 women, including the founders of Food52, Culinary Agents, and Mimi Cheng's. Anu joins host Kerry Diamond to discuss the origin story of Female Founders Fund, and the work she and her team have done over the past decade. They also talk about the current “funding freeze” businesses are experiencing in their search for capital, and why the wealth gap is as important as the wage gap. Earlier in her career, Anu was drawn to the food world, so she shares her journey from Tabla restaurant in New York to La Varenne culinary school in Burgundy to Bombay, where she opened India's very first wine bar. Thank you to Pernod Richard, OpenTable, and Walmart for supporting today's episode. Hosted by Kerry DiamondProduced by Catherine Baker and Elizabeth VogtEdited by Jenna SadhuEditorial Assistant Londyn CrenshawRecorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller CenterRadio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Anu: Instagram, Female Founders FundMore on Kerry: Instagram

Today's guest is Isabelle Freidheim, founder and managing partner of Athena Capital, a technology fund that focuses on bringing high-performing, mission-driven companies to the market. Isabelle is the youngest female chairman of a publicly traded company in the U.S. Under her leadership, Athena has raised more than $1.2 billion. Before founding Athena Capital, Isabelle co-founded and acted as CEO of Magnifi, the AI and machine-learning fintech company. Isabelle led Magnifi's early growth as one of the few female CEOs in the AI industry. Isabelle previously co-founded and managed The London Fund and was the first female venture partner at VC fund MissionOG. During this interview, Isabelle shares her personal and career journey, from VC to entrepreneur. We then discuss SPACs in-depth, how they work, why some companies would prefer to IPO through a SPAC rather than the traditional IPO process, and much more.