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Resources: Francis Valentine Website We Might Just Make It After All ‍ “Hearing their stories about their first Kate Spade bag and they would bring them to the events which was so much fun to see again.” What does it take to build two iconic fashion brands alongside your best friend and navigate the highs and lows of entrepreneurship? On this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, we sit down with Elyce Arons, co-founder of Kate Spade and co-founder and CEO of Frances Valentine, to explore her remarkable journey through fashion, friendship, resilience, and reinvention. Elyce shares how she and her best friend, Kate Spade, bootstrapped Kate Spade from an apartment into a globally recognized lifestyle brand, why building a business around strong relationships and a scrappy mindset made all the difference, and how she found the strength to carry Frances Valentine forward after Katy’s passing. She also opens up about launching her New York Times bestselling memoir, We Might Just Make It After All, and how sharing her story has helped her connect with women navigating their own experiences of friendship, loss, and entrepreneurship. ‍ What We Talked About: Rebuilding After Loss: The Birth of Francis Valentine [6:33] Financing the Dream: Bootstrapping and Beyond [14:50] The Power of Storytelling in Business [24:33] Navigating Trade Shows and Networking [30:46] Embracing Life in Your 60s [36:23] The Importance of Hard Work and Resilience [41:41] ‍ Connect with Elyce:@elyce_arons on Instagram  Elyce Arons on LinkedIn ‍ Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you. Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up ⁠here⁠⁠ for a free info session.

Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up ⁠here⁠⁠ for a free info session. Resources mentioned: Well-Oiled Operations® Masterclass “So if you are judging yourself, shaming yourself, blaming yourself. Its like listen you probably just haven't put in enough reps. And if you are committed to putting in the reps. You're going to be fine.” What does it take to build a business that can thrive without you at the center of it? On this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, Stephanie sits down with Stacy Tuschl, entrepreneur and founder of Well-Oiled Operations, to discuss her journey from launching a dance studio as a college student to building multiple successful businesses and helping entrepreneurs scale sustainably. Stacy shares how her dance business grew from just 17 students to hundreds, why learning to delegate and implement systems transformed her approach to entrepreneurship, and how investing in mentors and masterminds helped her navigate the challenges of business ownership. She also opens up about the unexpected identity shift that comes with stepping away from a business you built from the ground up and finding new ways to stay fulfilled as an entrepreneur. What We Talked About: The Journey of an Accidental Entrepreneur [1:21] Delegation and Identity Crisis in Business [12:26] Building an Invisible Business [21:35] Learning from Mistakes [26:06] Understanding Operations [31:25] Letting Go for Growth [41:15] Connect with Stacy: @stacytuschl on Instagram  Stacy Tuschl on LinkedIn Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

Resource mentioned: Join BIZ36 with Nicole Burke  ‍ “The magic is that those are universal topics that everyone in the world can relate to and then inside those big universal circles, you will find your people.” On this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, we sit down with Nicole Burke, founder of Gardenary and creator of Hey Nicole Burke, to talk about building businesses, embracing your whole life, and creating success on your own terms. Nicole shares how she went from a self-taught gardener building raised beds in her backyard to growing Gardenary into a nationwide brand, while raising four children along the way. She opens up about the pivotal moments that pushed her to move from a service-based business into digital products, how she knew when it was time to evolve her business model, and why she ultimately turned to her personal brand to help fund her children's college education. ‍ What We Talked About: Building a Garden Business From Scratch [5:15] Knowing When to Scale or Pivot [10:48] The Content Categories That Reach More People [20:35] Launching Biz36: Waitlists, DMs, and Momentum [32:01] Business Tools That Save Time [42:55] Biggest Business Mistakes and How to Avoid Them [45:41] ‍ Connect with Nicole:@heynicoleburke on Instagram  Nicole Burke on LinkedIn ‍ Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you. ‍ Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up ⁠here⁠⁠ for a free info session.

Join our ⁠⁠Entreprenista League⁠⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠⁠website⁠⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up⁠ ⁠here⁠⁠⁠ for a free info session. Resources: Zibby’s Highlights Zibby Media “...when people say "what's coming next?” I just wanna grow like I have been focused on growth from day one.” In this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, Stephanie sits down with Zibby Owens, founder and CEO of Zibby Media, a growing company that includes her daily podcast Totally Booked, a publishing house, an independent bookstore in Santa Monica, an online book club, essays and newsletters, and a growing events and retreats business. Zibby shares the winding career journey that ultimately led her to entrepreneurship, from selling bookmarks as a kid to working in media and brand development, writing, and launching her own companies. Zibby opens up about how she started her podcast with no audience or revenue, how she turned a passion project into a business, and why she isn't afraid to launch something that might eventually need to be shut down. She also shares how she decides where to invest her time, what she's learned about building and delegating across a 24-person team, and why trusting your instincts is such an important part of being a founder. What We Talked About: Building Zibby Media: From Passion to Business [5:27] Deciding What To Pursue: Intuition in Business [14:08] The Zibby Media Platform: Expanding Horizons [20:20] Between Chapters: Zibby's Latest Book and Its Themes [25:27] The Secret to Success: Building a Trustworthy Team [34:55] Connect with Zibby: ⁠@zibbyowens⁠ on Instagram  Zibby Owens on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders like you.

Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up ⁠here⁠⁠ for a free info session. Resources:  Justworks is an Entreprenista Approved partner. Try 3 months free of PEO Basic or Plus plans on us. “And so often I think some of the best conversations that can happen need to be had and need to actually have that constructive conflict.” In this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, Jeri Doris shares lessons from her career helping some of the world’s fastest-growing companies build high-performing teams and cultures. She explains why “clarity is kind,” how constructive conflict can strengthen a team, and why founders shouldn’t wait to address people issues before they become bigger problems. Jeri also breaks down the essential people infrastructure every growing business should think about early, from payroll and benefits to compliance, operating systems, and company culture. She shares why small businesses can benefit from enterprise-level support without sacrificing the entrepreneurial spirit that makes startups special. What We Talked About: Jeri’s Career Journey [4:01] Giving Feedback That Lands [10:15] Payroll, Benefits & the PEO Advantage [18:08] Building Remote and Hybrid Culture [31:44] AI Tools and Intentional Learning [51:15] Connect with Jeri: Jeri Doris on LinkedIn Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up ⁠here⁠⁠ for a free info session. Resources mentioned: Ask Dolly Networth and Chill Rich AF  Well Endowed “I was thinking about this like a business. And to pretend like it was a little hobby and I just got lucky I think is a disservice to the amount of work I was putting in.” What happens when you turn your expertise into a mission to help people feel more confident about their money? Vivian Tu, better known as Your Rich BFF, joins the Entreprenista Podcast to share how a single social media post turned into a powerful media empire spanning millions of followers, two books, a podcast, and her newest venture, Ask Dolly. Vivian takes us behind the scenes of her journey from Wall Street and corporate media to entrepreneurship, revealing how she recognized momentum early, treated her side hustle like a real business, and ultimately built the financial runway that allowed her to leave her corporate career and go all in. She shares lessons on pricing your value, building a team, hiring for culture, creating systems, and surrounding yourself with people who are smarter than you. What We Talked About: Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship [9:11] Building the Media Empire [16:41] The Challenges of Hiring as a CEO [24:18] Self-Funding vs. Raising Capital: A Personal Choice [31:02] Planning and Operations: How to Stay Ahead [43:02] Connect with Vivian:@your.richbff on Instagram  Vivian Tu on LinkedIn Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up ⁠here⁠⁠ for a free info session. “I would see brands on store shelves and think “oh those are big companies” she sees products and companies and is like “one day I could do that” because she sees so many amazing Entreprenistas building companies and changing the game.” In this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, Denise returns four years after her first appearance to share what’s changed in the decade since she launched Partake. She opens up about the journey from leaving corporate America and investing everything she had into her vision to building a nationally distributed brand and raising more than $30 million in venture capital. Denise also reveals the story behind Partake’s groundbreaking new partnership with the Girl Scouts of the USA: Girl Scout Sparkables™, the first allergy-friendly Girl Scout cookie in the organization’s history. She explains why the partnership took six years to bring to life, what it took behind the scenes to develop the cookie, and why creating a more inclusive experience for children with food allergies is so meaningful to her and her daughter. What We Talked About: The Partake Origin Story [2:50] How to Build a Dream Brand Partnership [12:42] Founder Confidence After 10 Years [20:14] Retail Economics and Unit Margins [25:19] What’s Next for Partake [28:58] Connect with Denise: @densiegwoodard on Instagram  Denise Woodard on LinkedIn Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

Join our ⁠⁠Entreprenista League⁠⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠⁠website⁠⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up⁠ ⁠here⁠⁠⁠ for a free info session. Resources mentioned: ⁠Framer⁠ ⁠Willow⁠ ⁠Granola⁠ ⁠Joy⁠ "The most important relationship you'll ever have is with yourself. More than your investors, your partners, even your co-founders — it starts there." In this episode, Betsy Fore shares her remarkable journey from first-generation college graduate and toy inventor to serial founder, venture capitalist, and nonprofit leader — all driven by an unwavering belief in the power of "why not me?" As the founder of Tiny Organics, which generated over $13 million in revenue in its first 24 months, and now managing partner of Velveteen Ventures, Betsy has built, scaled, and fundraised across multiple industries while breaking barriers as the first Native American woman to raise a Series A round. But her story doesn't stop there. Betsy opens up about the burnout that forced her to do the inner work, the mindset practices that rewired how she leads, and the Indigenous values of reciprocity and humility that have quietly shaped every business decision she's ever made. From pitching in front of the co-founder of Square to launching a nonprofit community for Native technologists and founders, she reveals what it really takes to stay in the ring — and why the founder who succeeds is often the one who simply refused to quit. What We Talked About: Tiny Organics: $13M in 24 months 5:52 Angel vs. venture capital funding 21:25 How to pitch your three whys 31:24 Burning out and bouncing back 35:57 Natives Rising and Velveteen Ventures 31:24 Connect with Betsy:⁠@betsyfore⁠ on Instagram  Betsy Fore on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Buy ⁠Built on Purpose⁠ Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up ⁠here⁠⁠ for a free info session. Resources mentioned: Marcia Dawood Website Unapologetic Wealth: Rewrite Your Money Story from Any Beginning Do Good While Doing Well: Invest for Change, Reap Financial Rewards, and Increase Your Happiness The Angel Next Door “At the beginning, you can offer entrepreneurs a lot of things…making one phone call could actually help an entrepreneur get ahead” In this episode of The Entreprenista Podcast, Stephanie sits down with angel investor, author, and SEC Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee Chair Marcia Dawood to demystify startup investing and fundraising—and explore why women continue to face major barriers to capital. Marcia shares her journey into angel investing, the biggest mistakes she’s made along the way, and what founders need to know before pursuing funding. She breaks down the difference between angel investors and venture capitalists, explains who qualifies as an accredited investor, and makes the case for education as a better path to investment readiness than income or net-worth requirements alone. What We Talked About: Marcia’s Journey into Angel Investing [3:04] Who Qualifies as an Accredited Investor? [9:09] Exploring Alternative Funding Paths [15:03] What Investors Look for in Pitch Decks [27:13] Balancing Yes and No in Business Decisions [36:10] Connect with Marcia: @marciadawood on Instagram  Marcia Dawood on LinkedIn Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up ⁠here⁠⁠ for a free info session. "But it is important to ask your wholesale partners for help and to say I cant give that but we are working towards it and allow them to be part of that journey” In this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, Stephanie sits down with Michelle Wahler, co-founder and former CEO of Beyond Yoga, to unpack the remarkable journey of building a beloved activewear brand from the ground up and ultimately selling it to Levi Strauss & Co. Michelle shares how she and her co-founder grew Beyond Yoga organically without outside investors, why saying “no” to major retail opportunities helped protect the brand, and how relationships with wholesale partners became one of the company's greatest growth engines. She also reveals how she navigated more than $6 million in canceled orders during the early days of COVID—and how that crisis ultimately accelerated the company's e-commerce growth. What We Talked About: From Graphic Design to New York City [3:39] Early Sales Reps and Brand Credibility [10:25] Partnering With REI [17:57] The Pandemic and $6M in Cancellations [37:37] A Memorable Last Day [54:41] Mentoring Female Founders [60:26] Connect with Michelle: @michelle.wahler on Instagram  Michelle Wahler on LinkedIn Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the  opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up ⁠here⁠⁠ for a free info session. “What I have realized is people can take your paycheck, they can take your title, they can strip you of these different external things, but your personal brand can never be taken from you.” In this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and confidence expert Heather Monahan shares how losing her corporate executive role pushed her to reinvent herself from the ground up. She reveals the LinkedIn post that changed her life, how she turned a personal brand into a global speaking career, and why confidence is something you build—not something you're born with. Heather also dives into the practical strategies behind growing a business through authenticity, landing paid speaking engagements, leveraging viral content, using AI to work smarter, and creating products your audience actually wants. Whether you're navigating a career transition, building your brand, or looking to scale your business, this conversation is packed with actionable advice and inspiring stories. What We Talked About: Reinventing After Rejection [7:36] Monetizing Your Skills [21:21] Leveraging LinkedIn for Speaking Engagements [27:30] Building Your Signature Talk [33:32] Utilizing AI for Business Growth [42:05] Connect with Heather: @Heathermonahan on Instagram  Heather Monahan on LinkedIn Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up ⁠here⁠⁠ for a free info session. Resources mentioned: DealScore AI  “I realized that everything I had built at task rabbit gave me the credibility, gave me the value ad to be a great investor and to be a great partner to other founders.” In this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, Stephanie sits down with Leah Solivan, founder of TaskRabbit and founder and general partner of Precedent VC, for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, resilience, and what it really takes to build something that changes an industry. Leah shares the story behind TaskRabbit, from getting the idea while living in Boston and running out of dog food, to quitting her secure job at IBM, cashing out $27,000 from her pension, and launching what would become one of the companies that helped pioneer the gig economy. She opens up about building the first version of the platform from her apartment, recruiting the first taskers, raising capital during the 2008 financial crisis, and eventually scaling TaskRabbit to 44 markets before selling the company to IKEA. What We Talked About: An Early Entrepreneurial Spark [1:43] Launching TaskRabbit Locally [9:01] Scaling TaskRabbit and Selling to IKEA [15:49] What Investors Look for in Founder Pitches [23:17] JOMO: The Joy of Missing Out [28:13] Connect with Leah: @leah_solivan on Instagram  Leah Solivan on LinkedIn Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up ⁠here⁠⁠ for a free info session. “If you follow your own path and your own passion it will shine through and you will be successful.” What does it really take to turn a personal brand into a thriving business? This week on The Entreprenista Podcast, Stephanie sits down with fitness entrepreneur Katie Austin to unpack the decade-long journey behind building the KA App—a bootstrapped digital fitness and nutrition platform with hundreds of workout classes, healthy recipes, habit tracking, and an engaged community. Katie opens up about growing up with fitness icon Denise Austin, forging her own path in an industry where comparisons are inevitable, and why slow, steady growth has been one of her greatest competitive advantages. From balancing a career in sports broadcasting while building her business from scratch to leading a remote team, navigating social media as the face of her brand, and preparing for motherhood, Katie shares the honest realities of entrepreneurship behind the highlight reel. What We Talked About: How Her Background in Sports Influenced Her Business Path [2:30] Managing Mental Health While Building a Personal Brand [8:12] The Power of Snapchat for Niche Marketing [14:59] Turning Social Media Followers into Customers [25:25] Embracing Your Own Path as an Entrepreneur [33:02] Connect with Katie: @katieaustin on Instagram  Katie Austin on LinkedIn Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

Resources mentioned: Get Your FREE Copy of Allison Maslan's Wall Street Journal Bestselling Book, Scale or Fail, Here  “Why this is so important is that most business owners have no idea where they are in the scaling process and that's why they get stuck” In this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, Stephanie and Courtney sit down with Allison Maslan—CEO of Pinnacle Global Network, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and entrepreneur who has built and sold nine companies—to uncover the blueprint for creating a truly scalable business. Allison shares the pivotal moments that shaped her entrepreneurial journey, from growing a successful advertising agency in her twenties to surviving a life-changing car accident that forced her to rethink what success really meant. She explains why so many founders become trapped inside the businesses they built and introduces her proven Five Phases of Scaling, revealing where entrepreneurs get stuck and how to move toward a founder-independent company. What We Talked About: Growing Up in an Entrepreneurial Family [1:47] The Car Accident That Changed Everything [5:44] The Five Phases of Business Scaling [11:29] Designing a More Scalable Business Model [20:27] Becoming a Bestselling Author [27:26] Allison’s Morning Vision-Crafting Ritual [34:01] Connect with Allison: @allisonmaslan on Instagram  Allison Maslan on LinkedIn Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up ⁠here⁠⁠ for a free info session.

Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up ⁠here⁠⁠ for a free info session. “I just really think that the team at possible really puts together conversations that are future facing. Everything that I have seen happen here as stoked a little fire in my brain of how can build towards this.” In this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, Courtney sits down with Nikki Scott, Head of Partnerships at TikTok, angel investor, and creator economy expert. Nikki shares how she helped build TikTok's brand partnerships organization from the ground up, why saying "yes" before you're ready can transform your career, and the mindset shifts that separate successful founders from everyone else. From growing global teams and identifying standout talent to investing in early-stage startups, Nikki offers an inside look at what she's learned working at the intersection of technology, creators, and entrepreneurship. She also reveals how small business owners can leverage TikTok authentically, why storytelling is one of the most valuable business skills you can develop, and the simple confidence-building habit that has changed the way she approaches opportunities. What We Talked About: Nikki's Career Journey and Early Experiences [3:10] The Importance of People and Community [8:54] Mindset Shifts for Small Business Owners [14:51] Hiring for Grit and Etiquette [21:02] Advice for Building a Career [27:04] Tools and Secrets for Business Success [33:08] Connect with Nikki: @nikkibogoscott on Instagram  Nikki Scott on LinkedIn Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

“I want people to have the financial freedom and independence and really steer the boat when it comes to their businesses, by understanding how to market themselves properly and share their stories.” In this episode of The Entreprenista Podcast, Courtney sits down with creator, entrepreneur, and CEO Valeria Lipovetsky to discuss how she transformed a passion for storytelling into Valeria Inc., a media company generating more than $25 million in annual revenue. Valeria shares the pivotal moment she decided to bet on herself, how her husband and co-founder Gary helped recognize the massive opportunity in creator-led media, and why protecting her creativity became the key to scaling her business. From hiring a CEO early to building long-term partnerships with brands like Dior and Paige Denim, she offers an inside look at the systems, mindset, and leadership required to grow beyond being "just an influencer." ‍ What We Talked About: Scaling and Structuring a Creative Business [5:55] Navigating Challenges in Entrepreneurship [11:21] Creating Value and Long-Term Partnerships [17:19] The Dynamics of Co-Founding with a Partner [23:23] Future Aspirations and Investments 29:26] ‍ Connect with Valeria:@valerialipovetsky on Instagram  ​​Valeria Lipovetsky on LinkedIn ‍ Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you. ‍ Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up ⁠here⁠⁠ for a free info session.

Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up ⁠here⁠⁠ for a free info session. Resources mentioned: Entreprenista listeners can receive 30% off your The Breadwinners annual subscription here.   “The end goal and the mission for why we exist is to create a safe space where the community replaces guilt with a sense of agency and confidence.” In this episode of The Entreprenista Podcast, Alexis shares her journey from corporate executive to founder, the unexpected lessons she learned after stepping away from a career she spent decades building, and how a single dinner sparked a movement. She opens up about the realities of building a business while raising three young children, navigating the emotional highs and lows of entrepreneurship, and why she's committed to creating intimate, intentional spaces where women can connect authentically. Alexis and Stephanie also discuss the evolving definition of ambition, the power of community-first business building, leveraging AI tools like Claude to launch and grow a company, the future of education in an AI-driven world, and why meaningful in-person connections matter more than ever. What We Talked About: Creating a Safe Space for Women [2:11] The Birth of The Breadwinners [10:35] Building a Community from Scratch [23:15] Leveraging AI Tools for Business Efficiency [30:48] The Importance of Giving in Community [39:14] Exploring Substack as a Creative Outlet [43:29] Connect with Alexis: @wearethebreadwinners on Instagram Alexis Contos on LinkedIn Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

“I became really enamored not necessarily with the technology but with the people hosting the events and bringing people together. That was just the root of our mission.” In this episode of The Entreprenista Podcast, Stephanie and Courtney sit down with Julia Hartz, co-founder and former CEO of Eventbrite, to unpack her extraordinary 20-year journey from aspiring ballerina to one of the few women to found and take a company public as CEO. Julia shares how a chance meeting with her future husband and co-founder led to the creation of Eventbrite, the lessons learned from 27 consecutive investor rejections, and how relentless curiosity, resilience, and customer obsession fueled the company's growth.  Julia opens up about navigating some of the toughest moments in entrepreneurship—including leading Eventbrite through the COVID-19 pandemic when the company's revenue effectively disappeared overnight. She discusses the mindset shifts that helped her grow as a leader, the realities of raising capital, taking a company public, and the emotional process of stepping away following Eventbrite's acquisition.  ‍ What We Talked About:The Journey of Julia Hartz [2:17]Building Eventbrite: Idea to Execution [15:31]Navigating Challenges During Covid [22:08]Leadership During Crisis [29:27]Taking Eventbrite Public [37:45]Life After the Sale [45:52] ‍ Connect with Julia:@juliahartz on Instagram Julia Hartz on LinkedIn ‍ Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you. ‍ Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up ⁠here⁠⁠ for a free info session.

Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up ⁠here⁠⁠ for a free info session. Resources mentioned: Entreprenistas get 35% off Dubsado with code ENTREPRENISTA35 at dubsado.com/entreprenista. “But at the end of the day we want to show who we really are as a company and we have a lot of fun as a company. So the strategy in our marketing is to just show up as who we are.” In this episode of The Entreprenista Podcast, Stephanie sits down with Becca Berg, co-founder and CEO of Dubsado, the all-in-one business management platform beloved by creative entrepreneurs. Becca shares how a childhood love of entrepreneurship, a successful photography business, and a personal need for better systems inspired her and her husband to create Dubsado from their kitchen table.  From bootstrapping a SaaS company to serving more than 30,000 customers, Becca opens up about the realities of building a business alongside her spouse, navigating major business challenges, scaling a lean team, and maintaining profitability for over a decade without venture capital. She also reveals how Dubsado is leveraging AI to streamline operations, why customer trust is the foundation of every business decision, and the lessons she's learned about leadership, resilience, and taking time away from the business to avoid burnout.  What We Talked About: Building Dubsado [7:11] Navigating Business with Family Dynamics [12:38] Self-Funding: The Path Less Traveled [18:34] Leveraging AI for Team Efficiency [25:41] Challenges in Subscription Businesses [36:17] The Importance of Self-Care for Founders [41:24] Connect with Becca: @beccaliz_ on Instagram  Becca Berg on LinkedIn Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you. Disclosure: This episode is sponsored by Dubsado. We only partner with brands we believe in and think our community will love. As always, all opinions are our own.

“A lot of our kids are in and out of the hospital. They're not in school. They're not able to be on sports teams. So they don't really feel like they belong. And so we help them belong by welcoming them to the superhero squad.” In this powerful episode, Erika Sinner shares her journey from a challenging childhood growing up in a trailer park to becoming the founder of a two-time Inc. 5000 company and a nonprofit leader changing thousands of lives. As the CEO of Directorie, Erika scaled her business to 35+ employees, built systems that allowed her to step out of the day-to-day, and redefined what it means to lead with both strategy and heart. But her story doesn’t stop there. Erika opens up about launching and growing Tiny Superheroes, a nonprofit dedicated to helping children facing serious medical challenges see themselves as brave, capable heroes. Through deeply personal stories and real-world impact, she reveals how mindset, identity, and human connection can transform lives. What We Talked About: Building Directorie [3:38] Systems for Success [11:52] Building a Personal Brand [19:55] The Impact of Tiny Superheroes [24:35] Scaling Nonprofits [31:09] Investing in Personal Growth [39:50] Connect with Erika: @erika_sinner on Instagram Erika Sinner on LinkedIn Celebrate Tiny Superheros on April 23rd! Resources: Slack Workamajig Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up ⁠here⁠⁠ for a free info session. Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up ⁠here⁠⁠ for a free info session. “When you're on the floor and you're like, what the hell is going on with my life? That's when I think you start to realize what you really want to do.” In this episode of The Entreprenista Podcast, Stephanie and Courtney sit down with Alexis Meruelo, corporate social responsibility executive at The Meruelo Group, author, and founder of Business of Her, a thriving Las Vegas community and conference dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs. Alexis shares how a difficult chapter in her personal life led her to uncover her true purpose: helping women step into their power and build lives and businesses they love. From growing up in a family of entrepreneurs to helping oversee philanthropy across a portfolio of more than 20 companies, Alexis opens up about navigating leadership within a family business, creating meaningful community impact, and building a movement that brings hundreds of women together each year. What We Talked About: Finding Purpose in Crisis [1:17] Building Community and Empowering Women [7:07] The Importance of Mentorship [13:49] Event Planning Insights [21:05] Future of Business and AI [29:50] Connect with Alexis: @alexismeruelo on Instagram  Alexis Meruelo on LinkedIn Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up ⁠here⁠⁠ for a free info session. “If you don't have someone that actually wants you to be successful, then you should keep looking” In this inspiring live episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, serial entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author Kim Perell shares the real stories behind her success from building companies at her kitchen table to scaling businesses worth hundreds of millions. Recorded live at the Entreprenista Founders Weekend Retreat, Kim opens up about the pivots, failures, risks, and mindset shifts that shaped her entrepreneurial journey.  Kim dives into the power of mentorship, knowing when to pivot, building a personal brand, balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, and why “failing fast” is one of the most important skills founders can develop. She also shares the five traits she looks for when investing in founders, the lessons she learned from burnout, and the importance of women supporting women in business.  What We Talked About: The Importance of Mentorship [1:21] Navigating Life as a Serial Entreprenista [5:01] The Art of Pivoting in Business [10:09] Self-Care and Wellness [20:17] Overcoming Limiting Beliefs [25:03] Connect with Kim: @kimperell on Instagram  Kim Perell on LinkedIn Order Mistakes That Made Me a Millionaire Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up ⁠here⁠⁠ for a free info session. Resources mentioned: “You're going to actually become more successful if you're a great listener. And so I think that's probably skill number one. That is a very important skill. That was one of the first things that I learned.” In this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, Stephanie sits down with luxury interior designer and Krista Home founder Krista Watterworth to unpack her incredible journey from HGTV host to building one of Florida’s most highly valued interior design firms. Krista shares how she transformed her passion for design into an 18-year business empire, the mindset shift from creative to CEO, and the systems she built that ultimately led to her company’s acquisition by Vesta. From learning entrepreneurship on the fly to mastering the luxury client experience, Krista reveals the obsession, discipline, and preparation required to succeed at the highest level. She opens up about navigating the acquisition process with her husband, aligning with the right buyers, and what life and leadership look like after the sale. Along the way, she shares candid advice on networking, mentorship, scaling a service-based business, using AI tools like ChatGPT, and balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood. What We Talked About: The Journey to Luxury Design Success [1:21] Building a Service-Based Business [6:33] Navigating the Acquisition Process [12:52] Post-Acquisition Reflections and Growth [19:54] Can’t Live Without Business Tools [22:14] Connect with Krista:on Instagram  Krista Watterworth Alterman on LinkedIn Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up ⁠here⁠⁠ for a free info session. “And ironically, we created a to-go concept that was so cozy and so warm and welcoming and charming and something so different than what was offered in New York at the time that people wanted to stay.” In this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, Elisa Marshall, co-founder of Maman, shares the inspiring story behind building one of the most beloved café brands in the country. What started as a cozy Soho storefront in 2014 has grown into more than 50 locations across North America, all fueled by passion, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to community and connection. Elisa opens up about her entrepreneurial roots, from flipping Spice Girls collectibles on eBay at 12 years old to balancing careers in fashion, baking, catering, and event planning before finally creating a business that combined everything she loved under one roof. She reveals how she and her husband bootstrapped Maman with savings, sweat equity, and help from family, hand-painting walls and sourcing vintage décor themselves to bring their vision to life. What We Talked About: Building a Business From Passion [1:55] The Magic of Opening Day [15:44] Going VIRAL [18:52] Expanding Beyond New York [28:45] The Importance of Personal Connection [30:37] Connect with Elisa: @_byeelisa_ on Instagram @_mamannyc_ on InstagramVisit a maman cafe near you! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up ⁠here⁠⁠ for a free info session. Resources mentioned: Join InnerFifth and use code ‘LIVESTREAM’ for a special discount “It's important to talk to everyone and really get all of those perspectives. Otherwise, we just get like laser focus on one thing and don't see what else is out there.” After building and selling a nearly $100 million beauty empire, Tracy Holland learned that success doesn’t always feel the way you expect. In this powerful episode of The Entreprenista Podcast, Tracy shares the real story behind scaling Hatch Beauty from startup to acquisition, what happened after the sale, and why she had to mourn the business she built like a personal loss. From selling products as a child and mastering hospitality in her early career to pioneering celebrity beauty partnerships with names like Salma Hayek, Tracy opens up about the highs, the heartbreaks, and the lessons every founder needs to hear. She gets candid about navigating difficult business partnerships, surviving entrepreneurial “tsunami moments,” protecting yourself during acquisitions, and why founders need to stop oversharing during exit negotiations. What We Talked About: Navigating Challenges in Entrepreneurship [8:13] The Journey of Building a Beauty Brand [18:11] Building Confidence and Self-Belief [29:51] Trusting People’s True Nature [34:34] Mourning the Loss of a Business [42”34] Connect with Tracy Holland: @tracy_m_holland on Instagram  Tracy Holland on LinkedIn Join the Inner Fifth Accelerator! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up ⁠here⁠⁠ for a free info session. “I didn't go to college. I went to beauty school. Don't doubt the sweat equity you put in and the learnings you've had are worth an education that sometimes you can't get in college.” In this episode of The Entreprenista Podcast, Laura Geller, founder of Laura Geller Beauty, shares the unfiltered story behind her journey from a single makeup chair in Hell’s Kitchen to a nationally recognized brand featured on QVC, Sephora, and Ulta. Laura opens up about the highs, the hard lessons, and the pivotal moments that forced her to trust her instincts, even when others in the room didn’t. From selling handmade products door-to-door to navigating investor relationships that nearly cost her everything, Laura reveals how resilience, street smarts, and knowing your customer can outweigh any formal business training. She dives into the challenges of scaling, the realities of managing people, and why learning to ask for help is one of the most important skills an entrepreneur can develop. What We Talked About: Building a Brand From Scratch [7:09] Navigating Challenges/Learning Lessons [13:52] The Role of Investors and Partnerships [21:02] Trusting Your Voice [27:55] Marketing Strategies for Success [35:11] Connect with Lauren: @laurageller on Instagram @lauragellerbeauty on Instagram Laura Geller on LinkedIn Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up ⁠here⁠⁠ for a free info session. Resources mentioned: Mariana Tek Wisetail “That's a beautiful thing of what we've built is it really is inside out. It's really authentic..So it just feels good and it feels very, very aligned too.” In this episode of The Entreprenista Podcast, we sit down with Sadie Lincoln, co-founder of Barre3, the global fitness franchise that has grown to over 200 studios, all owned and operated by women. Built without outside funding, Sadie scaled Barre3 through cash flow and a franchise model designed to empower female entrepreneurs in their own communities. Sadie shares the deeply personal story behind Barre3’s methodology, rooted in her recovery from a decade-long eating disorder and her mission to redefine what it means to be “fit.” You’ll hear how her mantra, “Listen to Her,” became the foundation of a brand that prioritizes connection, authenticity, and inner strength over external perfection. We also dive into the realities of scaling a business from choosing franchising as a growth strategy to learning the art of letting go as a founder. Sadie opens up about hiring a president who accelerated the company’s growth, the challenges of leadership evolution, and the power of building authentic, community-driven relationships. What We Talked About: Franchising Insights [5:57] Navigating Challenges & Letting Go [9:04] Marketing Strategies for Local Businesses [15:12] Operationalizing Growth and Learning [20:45] The Future Vision for Barre3 [27:01] Connect with Sadie: @sadielincoln on Instagram  Sadie Lincoln on LinkedIn Visit a Barre3 near you Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up ⁠here⁠⁠ for a free info session. Resources mentioned: Framer Willow Granola Joy "The most important relationship you'll ever have is with yourself. More than your investors, your partners, even your co-founders — it starts there." In this episode, Betsy Fore shares her remarkable journey from first-generation college graduate and toy inventor to serial founder, venture capitalist, and nonprofit leader — all driven by an unwavering belief in the power of "why not me?" As the founder of Tiny Organics, which generated over $13 million in revenue in its first 24 months, and now managing partner of Velveteen Ventures, Betsy has built, scaled, and fundraised across multiple industries while breaking barriers as the first Native American woman to raise a Series A round. But her story doesn't stop there. Betsy opens up about the burnout that forced her to do the inner work, the mindset practices that rewired how she leads, and the Indigenous values of reciprocity and humility that have quietly shaped every business decision she's ever made. From pitching in front of the co-founder of Square to launching a nonprofit community for Native technologists and founders, she reveals what it really takes to stay in the ring — and why the founder who succeeds is often the one who simply refused to quit. What We Talked About: Tiny Organics: $13M in 24 months 5:52 Angel vs. venture capital funding 21:25 How to pitch your three whys 31:24 Burning out and bouncing back 35:57 Natives Rising and Velveteen Ventures 31:24 Connect with Betsy:@betsyfore on Instagram  Betsy Fore on LinkedIn Buy Built on Purpose Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

“I pushed for additional tests, I changed doctors when I felt unheard, and I insisted on rechecking all of my health conditions before proceeding with treatments. That persistence made all the difference in my journey.” In honor of National Infertility Awareness Week, Stephanie Cartin opens her heart and shares a story that is so much more than personal—it’s a testament to the power of resilience, hope, and community. In a deeply moving conversation with Randi Zinn, women’s mentor and founder of the Group Experience, Stephanie brings us behind the scenes of her journey—from the heartbreak of fertility treatments and the fears of a high-risk pregnancy to the miracle of welcoming her daughter, Mollie. This episode is not just about one woman’s experience. It’s about what becomes possible when women come together, lift one another up, and believe fiercely in miracles—whether in motherhood, entrepreneurship, or life. Stephanie’s honesty reminds us that in the hardest moments, it’s often the strength of our community that carries us forward. If you’re navigating your own fertility journey or facing challenges in building your dreams, know this: you are never alone. Every step, every small victory, every single day of perseverance is a miracle in itself. Tune in for a conversation that will leave you feeling seen, supported, and connected—because when women come together, miracles aren’t just possible. They’re inevitable. What we talked about: The Moment Stephanie Knew She Wanted to be a Mom [12:43] What Stephanie Learned Through the Fertility Process [23:00] Stephanie Finding Out She Was Pregnant [37:45] A World Shattering Scan [45:30] Who to trust: your doctor, or your community? [1:02:25] Mollie's Miracle Birth [1:13:50] Closing Thoughts [1:28:45] Connect with Stephanie: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Connect with Randi: ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Connect with Mollie: ⁠Instagram⁠ Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up here⁠ for a free info session. Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ | ⁠TuneIn⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ | ⁠Stitcher⁠ | ⁠iHeart Radio⁠ | ⁠GooglePlay⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you. Relay is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by Thread Bank member, FDIC.

Resources: Slack ⁠Workamajig “A lot of our kids are in and out of the hospital. They're not in school. They're not able to be on sports teams. So they don't really feel like they belong. And so we help them belong by welcoming them to the superhero squad.” In this powerful episode, Erika Sinner shares her journey from a challenging childhood growing up in a trailer park to becoming the founder of a two-time Inc. 5000 company and a nonprofit leader changing thousands of lives. As the CEO of Directorie, Erika scaled her business to 35+ employees, built systems that allowed her to step out of the day-to-day, and redefined what it means to lead with both strategy and heart. But her story doesn’t stop there. Erika opens up about launching and growing Tiny Superheroes, a nonprofit dedicated to helping children facing serious medical challenges see themselves as brave, capable heroes. Through deeply personal stories and real-world impact, she reveals how mindset, identity, and human connection can transform lives. What We Talked About: Building Directorie [3:38] Systems for Success [11:52] Building a Personal Brand [19:55] The Impact of Tiny Superheroes [24:35] Scaling Nonprofits [31:09] Investing in Personal Growth [39:50] Connect with Erika: @erika_sinner on Instagram Erika Sinner on LinkedIn Celebrate Tiny Superheros Day on April 23rd! Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up ⁠here⁠⁠ for a free info session. Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

“There's a lot of things that come with being able to support a retailer like that… If you're not ready for those things, then go DTC first because you also have to have: Is your product merchandisable? Do you have unit cartons? Do you have UPCs?  All of these kinds of operational tactical things that you can really kind of speak to, but high-level it's like, ‘Do you have enough money?’ It would be my very first question.” In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Tisha Thompson, founder and CEO of LYS Beauty, a brand conceptualized with skin-loving formulas that redefine the definition of beauty. LYS is the first Black-owned Sephora clean makeup brand, created to fill a void in the market for clean, high-performance makeup that serves all skin tones. Drawing on her 18-year career in beauty, Tisha is dedicated to offering products that not only enhance natural beauty but also promote skin health, embodying her commitment to empowering individuals to feel confident and beautiful inside and out. Tune in to hear how Tisha’s passion for makeup and beauty stems from her love of transformation, why representation is so important, and how she has managed to keep LYS self-funded.  We talked about:  Tisha started her career in beauty with a makeup artist side hustle (04:46) Knowing when the time is right to start a business (11:36) The process of pitching to Sephora (19:09) Best practices for promoting a brand (32:29) Using project management software (35:32) Connect with Tisha: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠LYS Beauty⁠ ⁠LYS on Instagram⁠ Are you ready to make meaningful business connections that lead to real business results?    Join our Entreprenista League community of women founders at⁠ entreprenista.com/join⁠! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our⁠ website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey!   Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.   ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ |⁠ TuneIn⁠ |⁠ Spotify⁠ |⁠ Stitcher⁠ |⁠ iHeart Radio⁠ |⁠ GooglePlay⁠   Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

“I'm a creative. I'm a thinker. I'm a teacher…last three years. And as a result, our revenue and our profit margins have really like kicked up a notch.” In this episode of The Entreprenista Podcast, we sit down with money expert and entrepreneur Kate Northrup to unpack a radically different approach to financial success—one rooted in nervous system regulation, relationship-building, and aligned strategy instead of hustle and restriction. Kate shares her powerful journey from silently struggling with credit card debt and financial anxiety to paying it all off in just six months—without a traditional job or windfall. Along the way, she reveals how shifting her emotional and energetic relationship with money transformed not only her finances, but her entire life and business. What We Talked About: Transforming Financial Mindset [5:53] The Importance of Feeling in Financial Change [11:52] Building A Personal Brand Through Relationships [18:01] Behind the Scenes of the Launch Model [34:09] Managing Affiliate Relationship [44:06] Connect with Kate: @katenorthrup on InstagramKate Northrup on LinkedIn RSVP for Good with Money workshop! Resources mentioned: Ontraport Circle Want to learn more about joining us at Founders Weekend or joining the Entreprenista League? Schedule a call with the Entreprenista team ⁠⁠here⁠⁠Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up ⁠here⁠⁠ for a free info session. Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

“Because the more you get it done, the more you prove to yourself that you can do it and the easier that it gets.” In this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, we sit down with speaker, entrepreneur, and personal brand expert Jen Gottlieb to talk about what it really takes to build visibility, grow an audience, and turn your voice into a powerful business asset. Jen shares her raw and inspiring journey—from chasing her dream as a performer in New York City to landing roles on stage and television, only to realize she was completely out of alignment. After hitting rock bottom, she rebuilt her life through small, consistent actions that ultimately led her to create a thriving business and help thousands of entrepreneurs do the same. What We Talked About: Living in NYC [4:18] Heal Your Life [8:07] Building an Audience [12:38] Jen’s Unique ‘Hack’ [17:54] You Can Start Right Now [30:10] Connect with Jen:@jengottlieb on Instagram Jen Gottlieb on LinkedIn Get on the Stage Leaders waitlist Want to learn more about joining us at Founders Weekend or joining the Entreprenista League? Schedule a call with the Entreprenista team ⁠⁠here⁠⁠Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up ⁠here⁠⁠ for a free info session. Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

Resources Mentioned: ClickUp Lovable Munch Studios “if I didn't have all of those experiences that I had growing up…I would never be able to do the work that I do now had I not had this really crazy, unique combination of experiences throughout my lifetime.” In this episode, we sit down with Brielle Cotterman, personal brand expert, publicist, and founder of the Influential Leader Agency. Brielle shares her powerful journey from growing up on a rural farm in Indiana to becoming a trusted advisor helping founders amplify their voice, grow their businesses, and build iconic personal brands through strategic visibility. Brielle opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped her career—including a deeply personal experience that led her to reclaim her own story and dedicate her work to helping others do the same. She explains why visibility alone isn’t enough, how founders can develop meaningful thought leadership, and why storytelling is the foundation of any powerful personal brand. What We Talked About: Early Life of Brielle [3:08] Life Unraveling [11:38] Stepping Forward [19:13] What is PR? [26:22] Business Zone of Genius [36:05] Connect with Brielle:@briellecotterman on Instagram - DM her ‘podcast’ to get the personal brand audit Brielle Cotterman on LinkedIn Influential Leaders Agency Want to learn more about joining us at Founders Weekend or joining the Entreprenista League? Schedule a call with the Entreprenista team ⁠⁠here⁠⁠Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up ⁠here⁠⁠ for a free info session. Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

Want to learn more about joining us at Founders Weekend or joining the Entreprenista League? Schedule a call with the Entreprenista team ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ “Every relationship, every touch point has really fueled not just the work, but I think the personal nature of which I approach things because it's all through passion.” In this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, we welcome back serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, bestselling author, and Business of the Beat host Kendra Bracken-Ferguson for a powerful conversation about building companies through the power of community. Kendra shares the incredible journey behind her newest venture, Luminicole—an automated retail platform bringing beauty and wellness brands into high-traffic locations like airports, hotels, and college campuses. From landing partnerships with founder-led brands to designing AI-powered retail machines, she reveals what it really takes to break into a new industry and scale a bold idea. Throughout the conversation, Kendra also opens up about how relationships built inside the Entreprenista community—especially at Entreprenista Founders Weekend—have directly led to brand partnerships, collaborations, and business growth. What We Talked About: Defining Kendra [3:15] Relationships to Partnerships [8:26] From Hustle To Harmony [13:48] Launch of Luminicole [20:52] Different Skill Sets, Same Mission [31:18] Connect with Kendra Bracken-Ferguson: @kendrabrackenferguson on Instagram Connect with Kendra on LinkedInListen to Kendra on the Business of the Beat podcast Buy Kendra’s book: Beauty of Success  People (and businesses) mentioned in today’s episode: Beachwaver Blessed Bananas Lamik Beauty CutBuddyScarlett by Red Drop Rael FIT Laza LYS Beauty Learn more about LumiNicole Beauty Connect with LaShasta Bell Connect with Kellie Chen Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up ⁠here⁠⁠ for a free info session. Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

“It is a love. It is something in you. It's like a superpower that you're creating this synergy that I call it this legacy that lives forever.” What happens when you sit down with the woman who shaped your strength, your spirituality, and your entrepreneurial spirit? In this deeply personal episode of The Entreprenista Podcast, Courtney welcomes someone many in the community already adore — her mom, Ida Spritzer, founder of Inner Divinity Attraction and the original “Mama-Pernista.” Ida opens up about her early days building a family boutique business in the Bronx, her struggles with self-worth and addiction in her twenties, and the spiritual awakening that transformed her life. She shares the heartbreak of becoming a young widow at 35, raising two daughters on her own, and how meditation, faith, and radical self-belief carried her through unimaginable loss. What We Talked About: Getting Healed [5:38] Quantum and Neuroscience [15:15] Entrepreneurship is Spiritual [19:17] Women, Support Women [26:36] The Meditation Box [36:40] Connect with Ida: Website Ida on Instagram Ida on LinkedIn Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up ⁠here⁠⁠ for a free info session. Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

“…without people, your operation doesn't run. And when you're really good at that, the company then takes a life of its own.” In this powerful episode of the Entrepenista podcast, we sit down with Patty Arvielo, co-founder of New American Funding, one of the largest privately held mortgage companies in the U.S. and the nation’s biggest female-owned mortgage lender. But Patty didn’t grow up dreaming of building a billion-dollar business. She started cleaning houses at 12 years old to help support her family. From working entry-level jobs at 16 to navigating divorce, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome, Patty’s journey into entrepreneurship wasn’t fueled by confidence — it was fueled by responsibility, grit, and an unwavering desire to create security for the people she loves. What We Talked About: Buying and Evolving a Company [6:20] Working with Your Partner [12:13] You Don’t Need to be Louder to be Heard [22:18] Finding the Right Candidates [26:56] Imposter Syndrome [34:22] Connect with Patty: Website @pattyarvielo on Instagram Patty Arvielo on LinkedIn Want to learn more about joining us at Founders Weekend or joining the Entreprenista League? Schedule a call with the Entreprenista team⁠ ⁠here⁠! Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up ⁠here⁠⁠ for a free info session. Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

“We built a team. We built a family.And that family really helped us grow that business to where we ended up.” On this episode of the Entreprenista podcast, we sit down with healthcare founder, investor, and serial entrepreneur Chantelle Preston for an unfiltered conversation about what success really looks like—and what it actually takes to build a business that lasts. From launching and scaling a neuro-rehabilitation company to selling it to private equity, Chantelle shares the behind-the-scenes reality of entrepreneurship: the payroll scares, the hard pivots, the moments of self-doubt, and the grit required to keep going when no one else sees the struggle. She opens up about what she learned navigating M&A as often the only woman in the room—and how that experience reshaped her mission to invest in and empower more women founders. What we talked about: Starting Mentis Neuro Rehabilitation [4:59] Selling the Business [10:51] Chantelle’s Inspiration for Her Book [15:58] Her Secret to Managing Everything [21:27] Trusting in Your Decisions [26:55] Connect with Chantell: Website Instagram LinkedIn Grab your free offer from Chantell! Want to learn more about joining us at Founders Weekend or joining the Entreprenista League? Schedule a call with the Entreprenista team ⁠here⁠ Resources Mentioned: Cowboy AI Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up here⁠ for a free info session. Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ | ⁠TuneIn⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ | ⁠iHeart Radio⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

“Ignorance, people, is good! Jump in. Enjoy it. Ask the questions. Study. Learn. Be an eternal student. That's how you succeed.” In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Julia Haart, the founder of +Body by Julia Haart, a body-positive, technologically advanced shapewear brand that aims to empower women to unapologetically express themselves and feel confident in their own skin. Julia is a serial Entreprenista whose inspiring journey began when she left her orthodox community at the age of 42. Now, she stars in the hit Netflix series "My Unorthodox Life," a show that documents her extraordinary departure from her Haredi Jewish community and her journey to becoming a prominent figure in fashion and business. Since starting her entrepreneurial journey, Julia has created a successful shoe brand, served as Creative Director of La Perla, and now her latest venture, +Body by Julia Haart. Tune in and hear about Julia’s journey escaping her former ultra-orthodox community, the story of how she pitched her Netflix TV show, and a behind-the-scenes look at how she developed her new shapewear brand with feedback from her audience. We talked about:  Growing up in a fundamentalist community that forbade modern technology and media (03:17) Using ignorance to your advantage (05:10) Finding the courage to be limitless (10:56) Julia’s biggest lessons on brand building (20:10) How “My Unorthodox Life” came to be (27:38) +Body by Julia Haart was Bridget Jones’s Diary inspired (40:06) Connect with Julia Haart: ⁠@juliahaart on IG⁠ ⁠+BODY by Julia Haart on IG⁠ ⁠+BODY by Julia Haart Website⁠ Are you ready to make meaningful business connections that lead to real business results?    Join our Entreprenista League community of women founders at⁠ entreprenista.com/join⁠! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our⁠ website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey!   Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.   ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ |⁠ TuneIn⁠ |⁠ Spotify⁠ |⁠ Stitcher⁠ |⁠ iHeart Radio⁠ |⁠ GooglePlay⁠   Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

“I often say I would not do a lot differently because, had it not been for those mistakes, I would not have been able to grow and to do the things I did as my career continued.” Ever wonder how much luck, timing, and strategic focus play into entrepreneurial success? In this episode of The Entreprenista Podcast, Stephanie sits down with Andrea Johnston, founder of Fuel for Female Founders, and a seasoned agency owner. Andrea pulls back the curtain on her journey from launching a niche marketing agency to scaling it to success. She shares why niching down, even when tempting opportunities arose, became her game-changing strategy, and how a single client referral led to explosive growth. You’ll hear about the realities of private equity partnerships, the exhilarating highs and the tough learning lessons, and why delegation and outsourcing are non-negotiables for sustainable growth. What we talked about: How Andrea Started Her Own Business [4:55] How Spending Leads to Growth [24:25] How Andrea Lands Her Clients [33:00] Andrea's Agency Owner Power Group inside the Entreprenista League [39:40] Andrea’s Business Tools and Solutions [44:50] Connect with Andrea: ⁠Agency Owner Power Group⁠ ⁠Get Fyxer.ai⁠ ⁠Andrea’s LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Fuel for Female Founders on LinkedIn⁠ Join hundreds of ambitious, purpose-driven founders at The PGA National Resort for a life-changing weekend of inspiration, motivation, and transformation for the 2026 Founders Weekend! Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up here⁠ for a free info session. Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ | ⁠TuneIn⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ | ⁠Stitcher⁠ | ⁠iHeart Radio⁠ | ⁠GooglePlay⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

“The mind is the most untrustworthy part of your entire being. You can't afford to listen to your mind. In this moment, because it's trying to talk you out of something, I could expand you, that might feel a little unfamiliar. There could be a whole bunch of reasons, but none of those are aligned with who you're becoming and what you're creating.” In this powerful episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, we’re joined by transformation coach, speaker, and founder Tracy Litt for a conversation that goes far beyond business strategy. Together, we dive into what it really takes to sustain success as a founder—mental resilience, self-trust, alignment, and the relationships that carry you forward. Tracy shares why the mind is often the most untrustworthy part of our being, how to recognize when you’re building from pressure instead of alignment, and what it means to step into your next-level self before the results show up. We also unpack why in-person connection is irreplaceable, how collaboration has officially replaced competition, and why no founder is meant to build alone. You’ll also get an inside look at Entreprenista’s Founders Weekend Retreat—a wealth and wellness experience designed to support your mind, body, business, and soul. From powerhouse speakers and real-time integration to deep relationship building and nervous-system regulation, this is the room where expansion happens. What we talked about:Founder’s Weekend! [3:33]The Ethos of Entreprenista [9:39]How Founder’s Weekend Can Benefit YOU [15:27]Building Awesome Relationships [20:15]Operating Through a Different Lens [23:45] Connect with Tracy:⁠Instagram⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠Website⁠ Want to learn more about joining us at Founders Weekend or joining the Entreprenista League? Schedule a call with the Entreprenista team here Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ | ⁠TuneIn⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ | ⁠iHeart Radio⁠Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

“I needed support, community, someone to reach their hand down and pull me up. And now I'm always reaching my hand down to pull someone else up.” Mary Seats is the founder of The Icing Agency and The Bakery CoWork, a co-working space designed for women entrepreneurs. From a young age, Mary showcased her entrepreneurial spirit by selling handmade Barbie clothes to all of her friends. Despite facing challenges, including being fired from her own company, Mary persevered and created a thriving business and is an Entreprenista 100 Award Winner. She is dedicated to empowering women founders, fostering community, and breaking barriers for minority women in business. Tune in and hear how Mary launched her first business with only $300, how she scaled her first company to $4 million in revenue, and the hard lessons she’s learned about navigating contracts and partnerships. What we talked about: The Marketing Strategy that Made Mary’s First Brand Successful [07:03] Lessons Learned from Selling to Retailers [13:48] The Vision Behind The Bakery CoWork [24:49] The Importance of Community Support [36:38] Connect with Mary:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@MzSkittlez⁠ on IG ⁠@thebakerycowork⁠ on IG ⁠The Bakery Cowork⁠ ⁠The Icing Agency⁠⁠ Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up here⁠ for a free info session. Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ | ⁠TuneIn⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ | ⁠Stitcher⁠ | ⁠iHeart Radio⁠ | ⁠GooglePlay⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you. Relay is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by Thread Bank member, FDIC.

“I want you to go buy a house or I want you to go, you know, pay off your student loans or your debt and to be tangible about what you're doing. And if you can't say it in an authentic way, I think that's where things kind of fall apart.”In this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, we sit down with Kass Lazerow—serial founder, investor, and New York Times bestselling author of Shoveling $hit: A Love Story About the Entrepreneur’s Messy Path to Success. Kass shares the unfiltered reality of building companies from the ground up, from selling websites in the late ’90s when people were still asking “what’s the internet?” to building and scaling iconic businesses like Golf.com and Buddy Media, the latter reaching $50M in ARR in just three years. Kass takes us behind the scenes of the highs and devastating lows of entrepreneurship, including surviving the dot-com crash, going months without paying herself or her team, rebuilding after bankruptcy, and betting on radical transparency as her defining leadership principle. She dives deep into how and why she structured companies where everyone owned a piece of the pie, her unconventional approach to scaling (including why she sometimes laid people off after raising capital), and what most founders get wrong about incentives, focus, and growth. What we talked about:The First Business [6:57]The Rollercoaster of Entrepreneurship [9:31]Scaling Secrets [17:28]Know Your Employees [24:38]About the Book! [30:24] Connect with Kass: Instagram LinkedIn Website Join our Entreprenista League community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our website and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? Sign up here for a free info session. Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio | GooglePlayBe sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

“So the tools that are being used behind the scenes that are hopefully reducing administration costs and that will hopefully trickle down to our costs as health care consumers. But I think where it really gets exciting is applying AI to what we call personalized medicine.”‍In this episode, we’re joined by Halle Tecco, founder, investor, professor, and author of the new book Massively Better Healthcare. Hallie has done it all: she founded and sold women’s health company Natalist in under three years, launched one of the first venture funds focused on healthcare tech, invested in over 50 healthcare startups, and now teaches at Columbia Business School while advising the next generation of founders.Halle shares the lessons she wishes every healthcare innovator knew from day one—why great ideas often stall, how to de-risk a business without dimming your ambition, and what truly separates breakthroughs from dead ends. We dive into her journey of publishing a book without an agent, why healthcare’s biggest challenges can actually become a founder’s moat, and the four emotional stages every entrepreneur cycles through while building a company.What we talked about:Women’s Health Founder [5:24]Getting Hit With Reality [12:57]The Next Big Thing in Women’s Healthcare [18:53]Coaching Different Founders [24:48]The Talk of Incumbents [32:26]Connect with Halle: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Grab a copy of her book, Massively Better Healthcare‍Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey!Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up here⁠ for a free info session.Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ | ⁠TuneIn⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ | ⁠Stitcher⁠ | ⁠iHeart Radio⁠ | ⁠GooglePlay ⁠‍Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you. ‍

“​​I grew up sharing clothes and thought it was lovely and fun. And so rental to me is like that expression helped by the internet.”Ambika always had exuberant ideas for what she wanted to do for work. It wasn’t until she decided to quit corporate America to go to business school that she was able to combine her passion for helping women with her need to start her own company. Today, we sit down with Ambika Singh, Founder of Armoire, a subscription based clothing rental company. She shares all about her career path, her advice on fundraising, the challenges she’s faced growing a company like hers, and so much more. This week's takeaways from Entreprenista:The career pivot that changed everything(6:18) Fundraising advice every Entreprenista should hear before pitching (22:05) Navigating tough investor feedback (27:48) The challenges that test you most—and what it takes to keep going (31:34) The biggest surprise she didn’t see coming as a founder (34:46) Connect with Ambika Singh: Instagram LinkedIn Website Join our Entreprenista League community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our website and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? Sign up here for a free info session. Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio | GooglePlayBe sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

“So that is what I shifted my focus to, really partnering with the marketing team on, what are the channels that we want to invest in today for future growth? What are the channels that we want to really build loyalty and build loyalty with our customers, create excitement for them, so they display that repeat purchase behavior with us? And that's where I invested a lot of my time.”In this episode of The Entreprenista Podcast, we sit down with Meenakshi Lala, CEO of Urban Stems, to go behind the scenes of one of the most complex and emotionally driven e-commerce businesses out there: flowers.Meenakshi shares her journey from two decades in fashion retail to leading a high-growth floral brand with one of the most demanding supply chains in the world. From forecasting blooms a year in advance to navigating Valentine’s Day weather chaos, she reveals how trend forecasting, brand obsession, and operational excellence come together to deliver happiness—one bouquet at a time. What we talked about:Business of Flowers [3:38]Extreme Forecasting [9:52]How Fashion Operates [15:58]Partnering with the Marketing Team [22:31]Trust Your Gut [30:30] Follow Meenakshi:Website Instagram LinkedInUse code ENTREPRENISTA for a special offering from UrbanStems Join our Entreprenista League community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our website and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? Sign up here for a free info session. Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio | GooglePlayBe sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

“I'm like, there just has to be a better way to help all of these women. And like, this is just everything that has happened. And we don't even know everything that's happening, right? These are just the messages people are telling us of what's happening. This is the impact. And I'm just so glad we took that risk many years ago” In this powerful end-of-year episode of The Entreprenista Podcast, Stephanie and Courtney take you behind the scenes of their most transformational year yet. From selling their first company and navigating the emotional aftermath, to scaling a 3,000-member community and returning to work together full-time, this candid conversation is the ultimate real-life look at what it actually takes to build, grow, and reinvent a business you love. They open up about the roller coaster of 2025—the highs, the lows, the identity shifts that come with letting go of a company, and the clarity that comes from starting fresh. You’ll hear how they restructured the Entreprenista ecosystem to support massive growth, the systems and tools powering their next chapter, and the intentional planning fueling their bold vision for 2026 and beyond. What we talked about:Reflections of the Year [4:36]Always Recalibrating [14:37]Community Success [32:51]Founder’s Weekend [37:18]Word of the Year [47:21] Support Mollie's Entreprenista journey, buy your favorite girl scout cookies today! Tools We Love: Hubspot  Copper Circle Klaviyo SamCart Riverside HighLevel JustWorks Smart Podcast Solutions Join our Entreprenista League community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our website and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey!Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? Sign up here for a free info session. Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio | GooglePlayBe sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

“If you're already going through health issues and hormonal changes, I don't want you to have to, you know, dip into savings to do this for yourself. I really wanted it to be accessible”‍What if your hardest battles became the blueprint for your greatest impact? For Demi Schweers, a former teacher turned Entreprenista, that’s exactly what happened. After being diagnosed with MS in 2020—followed by infertility, pregnancy loss, IVF, and a PCOS diagnosis—Demi began sharing her story online simply to find support. What she built instead was a global community of women who saw themselves in her vulnerability.That community became the catalyst for Iris, a women’s wellness brand redefining what it means to hydrate with intention. Rooted in empathy, science, and lived experience, Iris was born from Demi’s late-night symptom flares, early-morning product testing, and a deep desire to make hormonal and gut health more accessible. Co-founded with another female founder, Iris is a testament to what can happen when storytelling, purpose, and community collide.What we talked about:Early Jobs and Giving Back [2:58]The Diagnosis [5:41]The Partnership [12:06]Marketing for Iris [18:48]Trends on Social Media [23:29]Connect with Demi:‍⁠Website⁠‍ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠ YouTube⁠‍Resources Mentioned: ⁠Klayvio⁠ ⁠ Euka⁠‍Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up here⁠ for a free info session.Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ | ⁠TuneIn⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ | ⁠Stitcher⁠ | ⁠iHeart Radio⁠ | ⁠GooglePlay⁠‍Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you. ‍

“If you want to do something, you can read a couple of books, listen to some podcasts, have some good mentors, and you can figure it out. You don't have to reinvent the wheel by yourself.” In this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, Stephanie sits down with founder, physician, writer, and reality TV star Tiffany Moon. She shares her extraordinary journey from anesthesiologist, to pouring candles in her basement, to creating a thriving brand and a life rooted in joy and authenticity. Tiffany opens up about the lessons she’s learned about building a sustainable business, how embracing her true self transformed her personal and professional life, and all about her deeply personal memoir, Joy Prescriptions. Join us as Tiffany offers candid insights on overcoming challenges, the importance of mindset shifts, and why showing up authentically is the key to standing out in today’s crowded market. Plus, she shares what it was like to be on The Real Housewives of Dallas. ⁠⁠What we talked about: Tiffany’s Entrepreneurial Journey [4:15] How Tiffany Started Her Social Media Brand [18:20] Tiffany Gets Candid About Real Housewives [24:50] Tiffany’s Advice for Mamaprenistas [33:40] ‍Connect with Tiffany: ⁠Website⁠⁠@tiffanymoonmd⁠ on Instagram ⁠@tiffanymoonmd⁠ on TikTok ⁠X/Twitter⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Joy Prescriptions⁠ ⁠⁠LeadHer Summit⁠⁠ Join our ⁠Entreprenista League⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? ⁠Sign up here⁠ for a free info session. Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ | ⁠TuneIn⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ | ⁠Stitcher⁠ | ⁠iHeart Radio⁠ | ⁠GooglePlay⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

“I think one of the things that you have to be sure of is, like, money actually makes your problems way worse. Like, you can light money on fire very quickly. If you don't have something that's already proven that's working, then you're going to add more”What happens when a personal stylist with $300 in her bank account accidentally sparks an entire industry? In this episode, we go beyond the headlines with Amber Venz Box, the co-founder and president of LTK, the $2B platform that transformed personal blogs into global businesses and helped define the modern creator economy. For the first time publicly, Amber opens up about the parts of her journey she’s never shared — from pitching her first round of funding on a bar stool in an Irish pub, to building one of the most powerful creator-commerce engines in the world, to the painful moment she was sidelined inside her own company. You’ll hear how she navigated early monetization when “blogger” wasn’t even in the dictionary, the traps founders face when fundraising, and why she’d use ChatGPT today to decode term sheets line by line. What we talked about:Reward Style [5:38]Balancing Creator and Brand [12:51]Encouraging Founders [20:58]Money Can Be a Problem [32:16]Our Mission [41:49] Connect with Amber:Instagram LinkedIn Website Join hundreds of ambitious, purpose-driven founders at The PGA National Resort for a life-changing weekend of inspiration, motivation, and transformation for the 2026 Founders Weekend! Join our Entreprenista League community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our website and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? Sign up here for a free info session. Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio | GooglePlay Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.