Women Who SWAAY Podcast - Weekly Conversations With Women Challenging The Status Quo
103 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsWomen Who SWAAY (formerly known as Entrepreneurs En Vogue) is a podcast that gives a unique insight into the savvy secrets of influential female voices. On this show, you will experience a mix of episodes, including #FounderDiaries where Iman takes you along in her entrepreneurial journey; as well as #BossTalks where Iman has raw conversations with other fellow driven women who are challenging the status quo and creating their own narratives.
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S4 E4 [#Interview] Heather Monahan on Building Confidence and Pivoting Careers
March 11, 2020 19:22 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBIn this part II interview with Heather Monahan, we chat about building confidence, preparing for her first TedTalk, pivoting careers, and (my personal favorite) her go-to trick to get people's attention and being remembered when pitching someone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 E3 [#Interview] Farah Merhi on Growing to 5.5M Followers and Building an Empire on Instagram
February 05, 2020 15:47 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBIn this episode I sit down interview with interior designer, author and founder and CEO of Inspire Me! Home Decor, Farah Merhi. Her journey has definitely been an unconventional one. As a self taught designer, she went from pursuing a career path in law to realizing she was doing something far from what made her happy. After taking a step back from school to figure out her passion and purpose, she found herself growing a brand on Instagram by putting out content about her house remodeling jou...
S4 E2 [#Interview] Randi Levin on Planning Your Next Decade (And Actually Sticking to It)
January 17, 2020 18:07 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBFor years, without even realizing it, Randi Levin was personally on a path toward self-discovery, yet she was stuck in an “either or mode.” She was hanging onto limiting beliefs that had her thinking that she needed to choose one aspect of her life over the other; and for a long time that is exactly what she did. She asked herself a lot of questions; she played out hundreds of scenarios in her head as to what the rest of her life would look like. Then she realized that she could control that ...
S4 E1 [#Interview] Kellee Khalil On Self-Actualization And Entrepreneurship
January 07, 2020 17:26 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBSince launching on Valentine's Day in 2012, with Kellee at the helm, Loverly has grown into the leading trend-setting brand (reaching 1.5M monthly readers) connecting modern couples, their bridal party and wedding guests to gorgeous inspiration, products, celebrity insider scoops, fashion & beauty hacks and expert advice. As the face of the brand, and author of its first wedding planning title, “Loverly Wedding Planner: The Modern Couple’s Guide to Simplified Wedding Planning,” Kellee has cem...
S3 E15 [#Interview SPECIAL] Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst and Eboni K. Williams Discuss Pageantry, Race, and Women Empowerment
July 29, 2019 23:42 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBA 'Women who SWAAY' SPECIAL from the headquarters of the Miss Universe Organization HQ in New York. Tv Host, Journalist and Best-selling author, Eboni K Williams takes over the mic to interview Miss USA 2019, Cheslie Kryst. The two powerful women talk about the changing face of race in America, misunderstandings about pageants, and what gives them their drive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3, E14: [#Interview] Disrupting the wine industry with Angela Allison
June 11, 2019 01:54 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBAnd we're back with a new episode of Women Who SWAAY Podcast. Exciting news we have relaunched the new SWAAY and I can't wait for you ladies to check it out. In today's episode I chat with Angela Allison; CEO, and co-founder of Wine Society. She and her husband created WineSociety to revolutionize the way consumers purchase and enjoy wine. They wanted great quality wine that they could enjoy every night, because life is too short for anything else. She shares the inside scoop on how & why sh...
S3, E13 [#Interview] Business Expert, Heather Monahan, On Building Confidence
April 01, 2019 17:11 - 34 minutes - 32 MBHeather Monahan is on a mission to empower YOU to create YOUR confidence and live life to its fullest by showing you how to own YOUR unique strengths to achieve success.From getting a first job, to getting THE job, to being able to move beyond ANY job. Her 'Monahan Method' shines light on the steps you need to take to elevate yourself in business and in life. Take a listen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3, E12 [#Interview] Ariane Gold on juggling motherhood , twenty years in the fashion industry , and creating her own brand Goldno.8
March 13, 2019 15:23 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBWith twenty years of balancing a busy career in the fashion industry and motherhood , Ariane Gold, felt herself being pulled in many directions. She realized her lifestyle demanded a versatile bag that was light and functional. Goldno.8 was created with the intention of giving the on-th-go women a customizable functionality that keeps up with fashion. Today Iman sits with Ariane to discuss her career in the fashion industry, how she jump-started her brand, and her ups and downs in the workfor...
S3, E11 [#Interview] Chief Engagement and Brand Officer for EHE , Joy Altimare , on her passion for living a healthy lifestyle
February 27, 2019 03:40 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBIn this episode Iman is joined by Joy Altimare, the Chief Engagement and Brand Officer for EHE, a preventative health care provider that has worked with employers to deliver employee access to healthy lifestyle management. Altimare shares with us her marketing acquirements, her passion for living a healthy lifestyle , her leadership skills , and the learning lessons and advice she has for women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3, E10 [#Interview] Kathryn Finney On Innovating The Ecosystem By Empowering Women Of Color
February 02, 2019 20:28 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this episode Iman is joined by Kathryn Finney , founder and CEO of DigitalUndivided , who is paving the way to an innovated ecosystem by empowering and encouraging women of color to own their own economic security through entrepreneurship. Finney talks about her early career choices, what brought her to create the first incubator for Black and Latina women, her advice on how women can approach the world of fundraising, and her goals on expanding the social enterprise of DigitalUndivided....
S3, E9 [#Interview] Serial Entrepreneur, Niko Everett, on Asking For What You Deserve
January 26, 2019 18:12 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBSerial entrepreneur and business coach Niko Everett has worked with thousands of women on how to grow their businesses and build up their confidence even if they are already successful. And it isn't just about the funding – it's about the mindset. Take a listen for nuggets of positivity and inspiration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3, E8 [#Interview] Melissa Conner and Jenny Meyer of JBC On Media Relations And The Changing Media Landscape
January 09, 2019 18:13 - 29 minutes - 27 MBThe media landscape is changing with print magazines closing consistently and digital teams shifting, and all of this of course affects media relations. In this episode, Iman is joined by Melissa Conner and Jenny Meyer of JBC to chat about branding strategies, entrepreneurship, their fresh approach to working with emerging and established brands and the ever changing media landscape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3, E7 [#Interview] Former Miss America And Entrepreneur, Nina Davuluri, On Confidence, Acceptance And Seizing Opportunities
December 19, 2018 04:18 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBThe first Indian-American Miss America Nina Davuluri joins Iman in conversation about her newly launched skin care brand, Aavrani, being confident in your own skin, and doing what is true to yourself – even when the people close to you aren't sometimes supportive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3, E6 [#Interview] Gretchen Carlson on sexual harassment and changing the narrative for women
December 04, 2018 21:44 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBIt's a timely topic and an important conversation. Sexual harassment faces many women in the workforce and in life, and who better to speak on the subject than the woman who has given others the gift of courage to come forward. Journalist, author, and advocate Gretchen Carlson paved the way for #metoo with her historic 2016 sexual harassment complaint against the chairman of Fox News. Named one of Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World,” and author of New York Times bestse...
S3, E5 [#Interview] Sara Al-Madani On Success "You Don't Have to be an Expert To Succeed "
November 20, 2018 15:51 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBFashion designer, restaurant owner, tech entrepreneur and all-around boss Sara Al-Madani talks about her venturing into every field she wanted to, even when others said she had no business in those industries. Sara talks about the importance of finding the right patners . . . and the dangers of finding the wrong ones. "You should not let pain make you a version of the thing that hurt you." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3, E4: [#Bosstalk] What is Balance?
November 13, 2018 14:09 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBIman and Logan present another Bosstalk episode to answer your questions about women in work and entrepreneurship! Today's topic: the dreaded phrase "work-life balance" and how the myth that it creates can be toxic to your health and wellbeing. Plus the rhetoric around giving a Keynote speech and some fun facts about our hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3, E3: [#Interview] Rebecca Minkoff On Entrepreneurship And Driving Change For Women
November 06, 2018 15:26 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBI have always wanted to sit down for a casual chat with fashion icon and successful entrepreneur Rebecca Minkoff. I finally had the chance to do so and honored to be able to share our conversation with all of you! In this episode, Rebecca talks about her personal journey, starting with how she was raised to always do things for herself, and how she brings that mentality to help other women through her Fireside Chats, her podcast Superwomen, and her Female Founder Collective. Take a listen a...
S3, E2: [#Interview] Entrepreneur and Fashion Icon Leona Erziak On The Power Of Naïveté
November 02, 2018 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBIman joins Leona Erziak of Lena Erziak shoes in her showroom for a special interview. Leona explains how naivete can be a good thing, what it's like being a mom who travels, and how she went from the world of finance into the world of fashion – with absolutely no experience – and how you can do it too! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3, E1: #BossTalk Intro [Finding A Business Partner]
November 01, 2018 11:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBEntrepreneurs en Vogue is BACK, rebranded as Women Who Swaay. In the launch of Season 3, Iman is back with new partner Logan Cohen for the first in their series #BossTalk, where they address frequently asked questions in entrepreneurship. Upcoming questions include first round funding, pitching, and life/work balance. Today's topic: Finding a business partner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kudos for Kudzoo, with Logan Cohen
December 04, 2017 18:53 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBToday on Entreprenrurs en Vogue, we are closing out an era. As a final guest, Iman speaks with her longtime friend and fellow female entrepreneur Logan Cohen. Why would students need motivation beyond the grades? That’s a question Logan asked herself until she met her founder, and it opened her eyes to a new world - and a need that was not fulfilled. They created Kudzoo, an app that rewards students who get good grades. Logan talks about all the behind-the-scenes work you need for a reward-ba...
No Grains, No Problem for Amanda Orso with Barely Bread
October 17, 2017 03:21 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBBeing gluen-free is a trend for those trying to lose weight or eat healthy - but is also a necessity for those with celiac diesease or digestive sensitivities. Enter accidental entrepreneur Amanda Orso, who made a low-glycemic, high-protein healthy bread that actually tastes good. Armed with determination, passion, and an unwillingness to say no, Amanda doesn’t let anything stand in her way in bringing her bread to the masses. Yum! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tressa Azrael Smallwood, 'The Serial Entrepreneur', on Faith, Patience, and Staying Efficient
October 02, 2017 18:06 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBTressa left her teaching job in 2003 to finally kick-start her entrepreneurial dream, but met a road block when she was put on bedrest for her pregnancy. Not to be hindered, Tressa used the time to write her first book, and after garnering over 40k in profits within the first two months she went on to establish the Life Changing Books publishing house. Fast forward to 2017: Tressa has 7 businesses! Her newest venture,a film production house called MegaMind Media, is a flurry of productivity. ...
Kate Rogers Reporting for Duty for Entrepreneurs Everywhere
September 25, 2017 04:27 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBFrom Fox to CNBC, Kate Rogers really has a track record to envy! Kate is a bombshell reporter that covers entrepreneurship and small business, where she speaks to vouyers and companies all over the country. In E En Vogue’s first interview with a journalist, Kate brings her expertise on time management, business insights, and passion for reporting. Iman and Kate talk trends, the future of media, and how to tell an entrepreneur’s story. Join Kate this Wednesday in LA for Ink Iconic conference. ...
SoGal Ventures is Making Waves for Millennial, Female Entrepreneurs
August 21, 2017 15:38 - 30 minutes - 28 MBSoGal Ventures is the first female-led millennial venture capital firm. Founded by Elizabeth Galbut and Pocket Sun, SoGal aims to invest in diverse, inclusive, and female-led businesses. This disruptive VC firm is making an impact for female led companies (including SWAAY!), and the company values human-centered design and globally oriented business. Listen in to this episode to hear Elizabeth discuss what makes SoGal especially revolutionary and why now more than ever entrepreneurs have more...
Julixa Newman’s Unstoppable Drive and Building a Brand from the Ground Up
August 14, 2017 15:43 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBJulixa Newman started her career as a hotel housecleaner, and ended up the founder of her own company. While pregnant with "multiples," Julixa saw that nothing on the market was designed for parents with twins or triplets (or more!). Inspired to make these parents' lives easier, Julixa started her own line of humorous t-shirts with only 150 dollars, eventually inventing the TwinTrexx baby carrier and launching her company, Stuff 4 Multiples. Now, it's the web’s one-stop shop for anything th...
Evy Poumpouras Teaches You to Keep Your Ego in Check
August 07, 2017 19:11 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBSecret Service members have to be fast, smart, and strong – and are usually stereotypically men. But not today’s guest, Evy Poumpouras , one of the few women agents, and who served under three different administrations. Evy joins Iman to talk about her journey from police woman to pushing herself to the limit under the President’s Secret Service, and that’s it’s about being present and in the right mindset. From her exciting days traveling around the world with the US government to a life-cha...
Rachel Drori Proves the Concept with Daily Harvest
August 01, 2017 00:07 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBWith so many meal subscriptions out there, how do you stay competitive? By switching it up and then proving that it works by finding your demographic. Rachel Drori created Daily Harvest forzen smoothies, changing people’s ideas about nutrition and frozen food, and starting her business while also starting a family. Rachel joins Iman to share her creative insights, finance strategies, and secrets to keeping a healthy mind and body. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vivian Rosenthal is Reinventing Conversational Marketing
July 24, 2017 15:49 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBWhat if your idea is ahead of its time? Iman is joined this week by our 100th guest, Vivian Rosenthal, founder of Snaps – not to be confused with SnapChat, this is a social media messaging for brands. After trying out an augemented reality company before it was thought as viable, Vivian found a different approach to using technology. She approached brands with an innovative way to stay in touch with their customers and send the right message to the right people at the right time. Vivian share...
Jennie Baik’s Journey to Starting up Orchard Mile and Revolutionizing the Online Shopping Experience
July 17, 2017 18:40 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBJennie Baik is the CEO of Orchard Mile, a luxury digital mall that aims to revamp the e-commerce experience by giving customers full access to their favorite designer’s collections, along with a profile that remembers your size and tastes tomake online shopping a pleasure and a breeze. Jennie walks us through the unbelievable story of how Orchard Mile came to be, including the fact that it was launched when the cofounders didn't even know each other! Listen in to learn more about why Jenni...
Girl Talk with Tiffany Pham - Founder and CEO of MOGUL (Rebroadcast)
July 10, 2017 16:40 - 52 minutes - 47.5 MBIn this rebroadcast of a classic episode, Iman sits down with Tiffany Pham, a "power-house." With accomplishments like being named in Forbes' 30 Under 30 in Media, Tiffany Pham is connecting women to trending content including stories, products, and jobs that are personalized to their interests on her website MOGUL. She has co-authored the book, From Business Strategy to Information Technology Roadmap: A Practical Guide for Executives and Board Members and produced documentaries such as Gotha...
For Women Here and Abroad, Molly Hayward is Building a New Kind of Business
June 26, 2017 15:01 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBMolly Hayward was searching for her next step when she travelled to Kenya and saw the devestating consequences of limited access to feminine hygiene products. Girls all over the world miss out on their educations and resort to unhealthy alternatives for tampons and pads. Period products in the US are no better: they have a host of chemicals in them that are linked to health problems. From these revelations, Cora was born: an all-organic tampon company that delivers right to your door, while g...
Cary Williams is a Knockout Inspiration for Women in Male-Dominated Professions
June 19, 2017 14:10 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBCary Williams is a Olympic boxer and coach, as well as an entrepreneur in a franchise of boxing clubs. Tired of people saying that she was “too pretty” to be a fighter, she started the Never Too Pretty brand aimed to empower women in all of their pursuits, whether writing or body-building. In this episode, she talks about the importance of staying present and never taking the path of least resistance. As she continuously challenges female stereotypes, Cary refuses to compromise on her passion...
Holly Rider is a Champion for Preventing Sexual Violence on College Campuses
June 12, 2017 14:09 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBIn this episode we have a different kind of guest: a change-maker in sexual assault prevention education for college campuses. Holly Rider has built her career around creating and implementing effective programs to prevent campus violence around the country. During her time as an undergraduate, she heard so many stories about people’s experiences of assault and violence, and felt frustrated and helpless in the face of an issue that is not yet at the cultural forefront. Fast forward twenty yea...
How to Find Your Purpose and Determine Your 'Why' with Michelle Dutro (Rebroadcast)
June 05, 2017 16:21 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBThis week, we rebroadcast bring back a favorite episode to motivate ourselves and our listeners. Michelle Dutro is a Certified Biofeedback Specialist/Instructor and Supervisor. Certified as a Life Coach in Strategic Intervention, a Wellness Consultant, Hypnotherapist, Yoga and Meditation Instructor, and passionate advocate for the humane treatment of all beings, especially those without a voice. She has built up a whole business around helping others find their passion and Inner North Sta...
Shinjini Das is the Go-Getter Girl
May 30, 2017 23:12 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBShinjini Das embodies the global-millennial, the entrepreneurial spirit and is the definition of the “Go-Getter Girl”. An expert on personal branding and an influential advocate for female empowerment and education, Shinjini became a full time CEO at just 24 years old when she started up the Das Media Group. In this episode, Shinjini explains that the start-up entrepreneur should being doing something that no one else is, and tells us to always, always be on trend with content. A true entrepr...
Dr. Anna Akbari's Start-Up Life and How to Achieve Lasting Happiness
May 23, 2017 03:42 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBDr. Anna Akbari is a sociologist, entrepreneur, innovation consultant, and author of the new book, Start-Up Your Life: Hustle and Hack Your Way to Happiness. Inspired by the Silicon Valley start-up culture, Anna lights up the show to encourage you to think and operate like an entrepreneur – even if you aren't one. Anna's goal is to disrupt the way we think about our lives: to accept failure, develop an appetite for risk, and to value experimentation and pliability over rigid planning and expe...
How Cheryl Gentry Became The Ultimate Global Event-Planning Juggernaut
May 15, 2017 15:16 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBCheryl Gentry is more than a professional event planner - she is a miracle worker. She routinely plans international events with hundreds of guests. From travel plans to hotel logistics, Cheryl has made a name for herself by perfecting even the most minor details. Today we will be discussing all the ins and outs of what it takes to run an event planning business and, most importantly, the tremendous amount of detail oriented effort it takes to produce a PERFECT event. See omnystudio.com/lis...
Jessica Zweig’s Guide for Personal Branding and Why You Should Simply Be Yourself
May 09, 2017 02:34 - 38 minutes - 35 MBJessica Zweig is a juggernaut of an entrepreneur. These days, the founder of the Chicago-based digital lifestyle magazine, CheekyChicago.com, is working with thought leaders to craft their personal brands with SimplyBe Agency. Jessica joins EEV to give her take on personal branding and why reaching people authentically over reaching for popularity is the key to becoming successful. Iman and Jessica talk business, the unfair treatment of female figures in the media, and discuss how the biggest...
Jessica Naziri’s Best Tips On Building Your Personal Brand And How To Be An Influencer
May 01, 2017 18:10 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBOn this episode, I am joined by Jessica Naziri, a digital lifestyle host, tech blogger, and founder of TechSesh.co. With a background in journalism, Jessica has since forged a prominent career as a tech influencer. She discusses the ins and outs of tech blogging and shares what she has learned about creating compelling content that remains loyal to her brand and her followers. In this age, establishing yourself as an online influencer is more achievable than ever, and Jessica has some solid a...
You Can’t Outrun Your Mindset! JJ Virgin’s Essentials For A Healthy Life
April 24, 2017 21:30 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBJJ Virgin is a celebrity nutritionist, wellness coach, and NY Times best selling author whose decades of experience have produced a wealth of tips for keeping your mind, body, and professional life in harmony. In this episode, Iman and JJ discuss the ins and outs of hiring the right people for your company and how to best grow your team. JJ also dishes out advice on how to start prioritizing your health while balancing your business duties, including some surprising shortcuts! JJ shares with ...
Hilary Hendershott’s Financial Turn Around and Why You Shouldn’t be Afraid of Money
April 17, 2017 14:39 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBHilary Hendershott was working as a certified assistant financial planner when she hit a financial wall. Her credit was maxed out, her mortgage was increasing every month, and she felt like she had hit rock bottom. Instead of playing the victim, Hilary turned her life around and transformed herself into an expert in the psychology behind human spending behavior. Now, she applies her expertise in finance management to help women manage their assets and build wealth. Listen in to Hilary explain...
Lauren Maillian’s Guide to Brand Identity and How to Reinvent Yourself
April 10, 2017 21:01 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBIt is a rare achievement to start even one business in your lifetime, but to be a successful serial entrepreneur before 30 is even more so. Lauren Maillian started her own internationally recognized and award-winning wine brand at 19, by 25 she founded a boutique marketing firm for strategic marketing and branding of luxury goods, and by 26 she began advising and investing in early stage companies. Now a mother of two, highly sought out speaker, and author of her new book. The Path Redefined:...
Ran Ma on Launching Smart-Sock, and Revolutionizing Home Health
April 04, 2017 17:11 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBRan Ma is a biomedical engineer by training and comes a long family line of medical professionals. She was working on wound care for war veterans before becoming an entrepreneur, and starting up her company Siren Care - whose first product is a ‘smart sock’ designed to monitor and prevent further nerve damage for diabetic patients. Her ingenious invention won her the Techcrunch Hardwire Battlefield competition and rocketed her company to the top of everyone's list of must-watch companies. Ran...
Sarah Moshman Asks: What Would You Do If You Weren’t Afraid To Fail?
March 28, 2017 17:05 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBSarah Moshman has been making documentaries since she was teenager, finding it an empowering medium for telling stories. After years working in television, Sarah made it her mission to change the narrative and portrayal of women in the media. In 2012, Sarah and four other female filmmakers set on a road trip through the U.S. to document a variety of women across the country; a project which became the Emmy Award winning The Empowerment Project: Ordinary Women Doing Extraordinary Things. Iman ...
Stop Committing Random Acts Of Networking: Kelly Hoey’s Guide To Better Networking
March 20, 2017 05:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBIn today’s world where we are bombarded constantly by Linkedin invites, friend requests, and networking cocktail hours, Kelly J. Hoey wants you to slow down. Recognized as Forbes 1 of 5 Women changing the world of entrepreneurship and author of “Build Your Dream Network”, Kelly shares invaluable advice and insight on how to network to get the results that you want. You will be surprised that it is less about coffee dates and more about personal connection, specificity, and getting every piece...
Carolyn Rodz On Stumbling Into Entrepreneurship And Hustling Your Way To The Top
March 13, 2017 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBCarolyn Rodz is a three-time entrepreneur and founder of the women-focused virtual accelerator, The Circular Board. This week, Carolyn and Iman discuss the frustrations with raising capital, learning the hard lesson of not building a company all on you own, and how to structure your day around a flood of emails. Carolyn stresses her keys to success (hint: it’s not waiting for things to happen for you), and reminds us all that finding your purpose is a personal evolution. See omnystudio.com/...
Building A Business Out Of An Unexpected Need And How Jen Glantz Became A Bridesmaid For Hire
March 06, 2017 06:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBJen Glantz is a two-time author, mentor and public speaker, and founder of Bridesmaid for Hire. She comes on the show to talk about her unique business as a professional bridesmaid; a profession she invented after recognizing this was an unmet need in the wedding industry. In this episode, Jen talks about how being a stranger is a surprising advantage in providing full support for brides, setting realistic expectations for yourself while starting a business, and why the key to success is to n...
Amy Buckalter’s New Product, Pulse, And How Your Morning Coffee Can Ignite Your Entrepreneurial Genius.
February 27, 2017 06:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBAmy Buckalter spent the last thirty years of her career building some of the most prominent sporting good brands out there, including Nike and Burton. Now, she joins me to talk about her her new product, Pulse, a personal care formulations dispenser. Amy guides us through the three and a half year process of turning her vision into reality, including her intense research process to produce a viable proof of concept, fundraising strategies, and creating her strategic advisory board to guide th...
Julia Pimsleur Wants To Make You A Million Dollar Woman: Founder Of The Children’s Second Language Company, Little Pim, Gives Details On Raising Capital As A Female Entrepreneur.
February 20, 2017 06:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBJulia Pimsleur has been a documentary filmmaker, a non-profit fundraiser, founder of her own company, Little Pim, and now is an author and mentor for female entrepreneurs. Her book, “Million Dollar Women: The Essential Guide for Female Entrepreneurs Who Want to Go Big”, aims to help women learn to raise capital and grow their businesses while avoiding common missteps. In this episode, she gives powerful advice on how to tackle your financial anxiety and what steps you need to take as a female...
Mirtha Michelle On Her Love Poetry, Committing To Yourself, And Why Being Single Is Not A Failure
February 13, 2017 13:41 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBThis Valentine’s Day week on EEV we celebrate the most important type of love: self-love. I sit down with Mirtha Michelle, a Dominican-born poet and actress, and discuss the finer points of her inspiration for her best-selling book of poems, Letters, To The Men I Have Loved. A self-published author and successful actress, Mirtha gets honest about how being alone pushes you to be self-reliant, forces you to consider who you really are, and sets you on a journey of self-acceptance and love. Rel...