LIBERTY ROAD with Nada Jones

152. Blending Western and Eastern Medicine for Optimal Health: Dr. Sonia Singla

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0000

Dr. Sonia Singla is a family medicine physician and experienced clinical researcher who has spent over two decades critically evaluating medical therapies to understand what truly supports healing. Certified in Ayurvedic medicine and a longtime resident of Pasadena, CA —Dr. Singla brings both global wisdom and local roots to her work. Her personal experience with early menopause, combined with deep scientific rigor, fuels her commitment to identifying effective treatments for this journey. Passionate about design and creating thoughtful spaces, she founded The Marigold Center as both a sanctuary and a gathering place, where women feel seen, supported, and empowered.

In today’s episode, Nada learns why Dr. Singla created the Marigold Center and how her passion for women’s health fueled her. The intersection of her training as an MD and her Indian cultural heritage informs Sonia’s unique blend of Western and Eastern medicine. She shares her experience of premature menopause and the long search for answers her doctors could not provide. Sonia eventually leaned into her family’s roots to find the healing she desperately needed. As a result of her own journey, she is now able to offer aging women the holistic care they deserve.

To find out more about Sonia’s work, check out her website. Follow on Instagram: @the_marigoldcenter.
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151. Are You Financially and Legally Prepared for Loss?: Yvette Martinez-Rea

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0000

Yvette Martinez-Rea is a mom, a widow, a COO, a dog and cat owner, a mediocre but improving golfer, and an excellent guacamole maker. She lives in La Canada, CA, with said pets and loves reading, walking with friends, and martinis.

Nada is joined today by a very dear guest for a conversation on losing loved ones and the steps we can take to better prepare for the inevitable. Yvette Martinez Rae shares how her world turned upside down overnight and the financial and legal aftermath she had to manage while grieving. She later wrote a letter to her friends, Nada among them, sharing her newfound wisdom in hopes of sparing them the same overwhelm. She joins us today for a difficult conversation to share the takeaways from that letter. This episode is full of heart, in service to our listeners, and in honor of her husband, Andy Rae.

Online forms to help navigate household finances/accounts/planning:

1. Estate Planning Checklist - https://www.ncoa.org/article/estate-planning-checklist/

2. Asset Inventory Worksheet -https://www.schwab.com/resource/asset-inventory-worksheet

3. AARP Guide After a Loved One Dies - https://www.aarp.org/family-relationships/when-loved-one-dies-checklist/

4. Surviving Spouse Checklist - https://www.raymondjames.com/-/media/rj/advisor-sites/sites/p/a/palmavenuewealthadvisorygroup/files/financial-planning-documents/b9-surviving-spouse-checklist.pdf

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150. How Loss, Motherhood, and Menopause Forged a New Career as a Health Coach: Kelley Workman

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0000

Kelley Workman is an Integrative nutrition coach, trainer, and yoga, pilates & meditation instructor. After overcoming personal loss and rebuilding her life in midlife, Kelley now supports other women in reclaiming their own lives. Her approach blends movement, mindfulness, and nutrition to restore energy and clarity.

In today’s episode, Kelley talks about what it means to treat the whole person–both mind and body. She also shares the painful loss, along with motherhood and menopause, that kick-started her new career. After years of immersing herself in the world of fitness and nutrition, Kelley developed a coaching strategy that considers both current lifestyle, not just weight and calories, and desired outcome. This episode also features practical health and nutrition tips for both novices and veterans.

To find out more about Kelley’s work, visit her website: KelleyMoves.com. Follow Kelley’s free content on her YouTube channel and Instagram: @kelley_moves

149. Work as a Form of Self-Care: Neha Kumar

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Neha Kumar brings over 15 years of experience in startups and a proven track record as a changemaker and strategic leader.

Before co-founding Full Glass Wine, Neha served as COO and CFO of Create & Cultivate, where she successfully led the company through a private equity acquisition in 2021. Following the exit, she launched New Money Ventures, a fund to invest in early-stage startups, further solidifying her reputation as a forward-thinking leader in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Neha is also a dedicated educator, having spent nearly a decade as a lecturer at UCLA, where she shares her expertise in finance and operations.

At Full Glass Wine, Neha plays a pivotal role in identifying acquisition opportunities that align with the Full Glass mission, while also spearheading a rigorous vetting process to ensure each acquisition delivers long-term growth potential within the multi-brand strategy.

In today’s episode, Nada talks with Neha about her passion for all things finance. Neha details her journey of co-founding several companies and emphasizes how her various jobs–from UCLA Professor to CEO–are a form of self-care for her. She gives us an intimate look into the childhood that birthed her love of finance and why she believes all women should be well-versed in money matters. Her enthusiasm will have even the most financially adverse listener leaning in.

Be sure to check out Full Glass Wine’s website, Create & Cultivate’s website, and Neha’s personal website. Follow on Instagram: @nehatkumar, @newmoneyventures, @fullglasswineco

148. Finding and Building a Healthy Relationship in Midlife: Laurie Gerber

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Laurie Gerber is the creator of Master the Art of Love, an online digital course for women over 50 who are ready to date like they mean it. She’s the host of the podcast “Love at Any Age,” through which she coaches the audience, based on the wholehearted belief that everyone deserves healthy, lasting love, and it’s never too late. For over 20 years, first as President of the Life Coaching division at Handel Group® and then as founder of Laurie Gerber Coaching Inc., she has been life and love coaching thousands of individuals and couples. Laurie is currently licensing The Handel Method® and uses it in her online and one-on-one coaching to help people achieve their dreams, with a focus on love.

Laurie has appeared on the Today Show, Dr. Phil, MTV, and A&E and been the resident love expert at Match, Zoosk, Jdate, and many more. She has been interviewed more than 200 times and presented hundreds of webinars and live events. She writes for AARP, 60 and Me, Kuel Life, and her own blog. Check out her TEDx talk on the power of truth-telling called “The Secret-Free Diet.”

When not working from home, she’s meditating, jogging, or attempting to get cuddles from her 10, 21, and 23-year-old kids and husband of 27 years.

In today’s episode, Nada talks with Laurie about dating and relationships. Laurie talks about her “near divorce experience” that set her on the path to coaching. Today her focus is on helping women who are looking for love in midlife and beyond. She describes her processes for figuring out our essential criteria in finding a partner, the difference between triggers and red flags, and whether you’re going on the right number of dates. Aside from dating advice, she and Nada discuss the most important work all of us can do, no matter our current relationship status. And Laurie tells us what the research says is the greatest predictor of a successful relationship.

Check out Laurie’s podcast, Love at Any Age. And be sure to participate in her free webinar, Finding Love over 50. To connect with Laurie, check out her website. Follow on Instagram: @lauriegerber_coach.

147. How to Optimize Aging by Connecting Your Mind and Body: Gretchen Terry-Leonard

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Gretchen Terry-Leonard has spent over three decades asking the kinds of questions that reframe assumptions and unlock possibilities in her biotech and wellness career. Working at the intersection of health, science, and health equity, her work has been shaped by a deep commitment to making healthcare more humane and forward-looking. She created and leads I'M IN, a nationwide initiative focused on creating structural change in healthcare systems. Under her leadership, I'M IN has established Health Equity Fellowships at leading institutions across the United States, building meaningful alliances across neurology, oncology, and fertility.

Her debut book, Your Second Prime: Does Aging Suck, or Do We Suck at Aging?, delivers a bold rethinking of what it means to age in modern society. Drawing on epigenetics, behavioral science, and a personal health scare, the book challenges why we've accepted decline as inevitable. Gretchen explores the power of purpose in defying conventional timelines and embracing what she calls "inconvenient dreams"—those aspirations that don't fit society's narrow script for aging.

In today’s episode, Nada talks with Gretchen about her new book, and they dive into a rich conversation about maintaining our agency, autonomy, and optimism as we age. Gretchen shares the medical scare that changed how she relates to time and the 20-year journey that birthed this must-read book. Parented by hippies and educated as a dietician, Grethchen discovered the interconnectedness of our minds and bodies and the imperative to find our purpose. She offers listeners a few of her favorite scientific hacks for achieving longevity and a new framework to approach aging.

To connect with Terry, visit Your Second Prime. Check out her book, Your Second Prime: Does Aging Suck, or Do We Suck at Aging?. Follow on Instagram: @yoursecondprime.

146. Expanding, Consolidating, and Starting Anew: Wanda Wen

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Wanda Wen, founder and creative force behind Soolip, is celebrated for her unremitting romance with the artisanal and the inherent beauty of things touched by hand. Established on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood in 1995, and now nestled in Westlake Village, Soolip was built upon a profound love of paper - the tactile, expressive medium that continues to inspire Wen's world of refined artistry and soulful luxury.

A business graduate and former New York fashion executive, Wen blends business acumen with a discerning eye for art, style, and meaningful detail. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Vogue, Town & Country, Better Homes & Gardens, and more, and she has appeared on The Today Show, and HGTV. Author of The Art of Gift Wrapping (Potter Craft/Random House), Wen is also known as America’s “go-to gift wrap stylephile.”

A dedicated yogi and teacher, Wen infuses mindfulness into all she creates. She co-launched YogaLand Game in 2018, an experiential board game for yoga enthusiasts that unites her passions for design, creativity, and uplifting others.

In today’s episode, Nada talks with Wanda about her paper company, its evolution over the decades, and how she manages to remain true to its original mission. Wanda takes us back to the beginning when her love of beauty and letter writing coalesced into a paper brand that started in her garage. She details the flagship store’s rapid growth and her decision to slow down and be intentional about the future.

For more information, visit Soolip’s website. To get in touch with Wanda about her private yoga lessons, email: wanda@soolip.com. Follow on Instagram: @wandawensoolip

145. How the Messy Practice of Finding Your Art Leads to Freedom: Lisa Congdon

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Lisa Congdon is an internationally known, award-winning artist and illustrator. She is best known for her colorful, graphic style and her exploration of themes of joy, liberation, and inclusion. She makes art for clients around the globe, including The Library of Congress, Target, The U.S. Postal Service, Wired Magazine, Amazon, Google, Warby Parker, Method, Comme des Garçons, Brooks Running, Peets Coffee, REI, and MoMA, among many others. Lisa exhibits internationally, including solo shows at Saint Mary's College Museum of Art (California), Chefas Projects (Oregon), and Paradigm Gallery (Philadelphia), along with group shows at Hashimoto Contemporary in Los Angeles, Museum of Design Atlanta, and The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco.

Lisa is self-taught and didn’t achieve momentum in her career until she was nearly 40 years old. Despite her untraditional path, Lisa has achieved recognition, not just as an artist but as a leader in the industry for her work in social justice, mentoring, and teaching. In March of 2021, she was named “One of the 50 Most Inspiring People and Companies According to Industry Creatives,” published by AdWeek. When she's not making art, you can find her racing her bike around the gravel roads of the United States.

In today’s episode, Nada talks with Lisa about finding success later in life as an artist, author, and shop owner. Lisa reflects on the relationship that first inspired her creativity, the time she spent in art classes, and the daily practice that honed her unique aesthetic. Lisa brings an honest and optimistic outlook for what lies in the middle third, as the two reflect on the advantages of grit and determination that accumulate throughout life, helping us embrace the messiness of new endeavors.

Be sure to check out Lisa’s book, A Glorious Freedom, and her website for information on books, classes, and her shops. Follow on Instagram: @lisacongdon.

144. More Than Hormones: Dina Aronson

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Dina Aronson is a writer, editor, and pro-age advocate who is passionate about shining a light on midlife women and reframing the cultural conversation around aging. A former attorney, law firm manager, and founder of a legal search consultancy, she pivoted careers at 51 after realizing how little content reflected her own evolving midlife experience. She began freelancing for startups focused on women over 40. Along the way, she founded the Patina blog, now a Substack newsletter called Patina with Dina Aronson, where she explores topics related to aging through her midlife lens.

Dina is the coeditor of Midlife Private Parts: Revealing Essays that Will Change the Way You Think About Age, a soulful, unfiltered collection of stories that speak to what it really feels like to be a midlife woman in the world today. She sits on the Governing Board of the nonprofit America Needs You and on the Influencer Council of the nonprofit Uncommon Threads. Dina lives between New York City and Miami with her husband and is the proud stepmother of two grown sons.

In today’s episode, Nada talks with Dina about her new book of essays, “Midlife Private Parts.” Dina pursued this project to honor her mother’s memory and legacy. Dina shares how she and co-author Dina Alvarez collected intimate stories about midlife with the hope that readers will feel less alone as they navigate their respective journeys. From learning to be vulnerable to giving up the need for control, the two reflect on the many aspects of life that become liberated in the middle third

Check out “Midlife Private Parts” for more information on Dina’s work. Follow on IG: @patina_life.

143. Just Make One: Irene Chen

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Irene Chen is the co-founder of Parker Thatch, a California-based functional luxury accessories brand. With a background in fashion product development, including roles at Donna Karan and Calvin Klein, Irene brings decades of industry experience to the brand she co-founded with her partner and husband, Matthew Grenby. Together, they have grown Parker Thatch from its origins as an e-stationery company in 2001 to a profitable, eight-figure business known for its stylish and functional handbags, like the Charlie carryall and the Mimi tote.

A key moment in the brand’s journey came in 2015 when handbag legend Kate Spade, a former customer-turned-mentor, encouraged the duo to focus on handbags and accessories—a decision that would propel the company’s growth. Irene is passionate about building a brand that resonates with women across generations, offering functional luxury with customizable options that meet the needs of self-expression and modern life. Irene and Matt reside in the Bay Area with their two children, Parker and Thatcher.

In today’s episode, Nada talks with Irene about the original Parker Thatch handbag design, and the local dry cleaner that kick-started the brand we know today. Irene’s enthusiasm is contagious and provides just the dose of energy you need to kick-start whatever’s next for you.

To find out more about Parker Thatch, check out their website. Follow on Instagram: @parkerthatch.

142. How One Woman Turned Wine Into Tequila: Kat Hantas

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Kat Hantas is the co-founder of 21SEEDS Tequila, one of the fastest-growing flavored tequilas. She created 21SEEDS because it’s what she wanted to drink – something smooth, simple, and casual with a fresh, natural flavor that made drinking infused tequila as approachable as a glass of wine. Before it was a brand, it was just a couple of bottles infused in her kitchen with things she had on hand. What began as one bottle turned into dozens… and eventually, a new beginning. She called her sister Nicole and our friend Sarika, and they started talking about the possibilities. They found a female-led distillery– a perfect fit. They worked on different infusions and got each recipe just right. They came up with a name. Two sisters and one friend: 21SEEDS was born.

In today’s episode, Nada talks with Kat about her journey as a co-founder in the spirits industry. After a conversation with her doctor, Kat set out to create a cleaner drink to replace her nightly glass of wine and then began making cocktails for her older friends and family who were experiencing similar side effects from drinking. Despite 21SEEDS quick success, Kat experienced several failed endeavors. She and Nada reflect on what success means, the importance of trying new things, and that age is an asset, not a liability.

To find out more about 21SEEDS, check out their website. Follow on Instagram: @kathantas and @21seeds.

141. Painful Vs. Purposeful Ambition: Amina AlTai

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Amina AlTai is a leadership coach, keynote speaker, and author of The Ambition Trap, helping purpose-driven leaders and teams thrive. She specializes in historically excluded communities (women, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+), but all are welcome. Her goal is to help others reconnect their drive to their purpose so they can step fully into their purposeful ambition without burning out.

She has partnered with Google, Roku, Snap, Outdoor Voices, NYU, and HUGE, and is a Forbes contributor, Entrepreneur Magazine expert-in-residence, and Success Magazine Women of Influence honoree. She also hosts the podcast Amina Change Your Life, where she interviews top leaders on building meaningful, purpose-driven careers.

In today’s episode, Nada talks with Amina about her book, The Ambition Trap, where she explores the difference between living a purpose-filled and a pain-filled life. Amina explains how a double autoimmune diagnosis in her twenties led to a journey of introspection and healing, then eventually, a career change. After becoming a life coach, she began to recognize patterns in her clients and the need for a conversation on ambition and identity. Sharing key components of the book, Amina sheds a fresh light on life for Liberty listeners during our middle third pursuits.

To find out more about Amina’s work, check out her website. Follow on Instagram: @aminaaltai.

140. Cleaning Up an Industry: Annie Jackson

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Annie Jackson has been a key player in the successes of the industry’s most prominent beauty companies. Annie began her career at Estée Lauder, where, after six years, she was recruited to be one of the early members of the team that launched Sephora USA and Japan. Later, she took on the role of Director of Global Product Marketing for Benefit Cosmetics and, in 2011, returned to her roots in merchandising for color cosmetics at Sephora within JCPenney. Her love of beauty and quest for cleaner options led her, alongside Shashi Batra, to create Credo Beauty. As Co-founders, they shared a vision to change the way people think about what they put in and on their bodies and skin, fostering a new generation of beauty brands—natural, organic, effective, clean, and sustainable—and to pioneer the clean beauty movement.
In today’s episode, Nada talks with Annie about the non-traditional path that led her to the beauty industry. Annie shares her ambitious jump into adulthood when she crossed the country without the benefit of family or a degree, but found herself with a dream job at Estée Lauder. After spending time at two global brands, Annie took a break to be with her children, and later, she returned to the beauty space when an industry friend lured her back with a new vision. She recalls her initial hesitancy when her soon-to-be business partner, Shashi, pitched the idea of Credo. She quickly discovered her passion for clean beauty and an opportunity to reshape the industry by offering consumers transparency and skincare alternatives that were good for them and the planet.

Check out Credo’s website for brand and store information. Also, “The Dirty List” PDF can be found on Credo’s Clean Standard page. Follow on Instagram: @credobeauty.

139. How a Beauty Veteran Uses her Powers for Good: Kelly Atterton

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Kelly Atterton is a veteran beauty editor and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience shaping the beauty landscape. She currently serves as Beauty Director at C Magazine and is a contributor to Air Mail Look, where she shares insights on beauty, wellness, and style. Kelly has held prominent editorial roles at Allure, Vogue, and Vanity Fair, establishing herself as a trusted voice in the industry.

In 2019, she launched Atterton, a boutique in Los Angeles that became a destination for discovering emerging beauty brands. Building on that passion, she co-founded Rile, a clean skincare line designed specifically for tweens and teens, filling a crucial gap in the youth beauty market. Kelly also serves as the Beauty Curator for Covet by Christos, where she introduces standout beauty brands to the CBC community through curated selections and live social selling shows. Her on-camera presence and deep industry knowledge make her a key figure in connecting consumers with both indie and established beauty brands in a compelling, authentic way. A mother of three and active community advocate, Kelly is involved with organizations like the Violence Intervention Program, HEART, and I Am a Voter.

In today's episode, Kelly talks about launching her teen skin care brand founded on simplicity, transparency, and integrity. She and Nada discuss the pressure kids face to use expensive products not made for their skin, and her commitment to offering only what's needed. Kelly describes her former career as a magazine editor and the various skills she honed that have propelled her into multi-faceted ventures, including freelance and charity work. She values collaboration and kindness more than ever, and lives for a good brainstorming session.

To learn more about skincare for your teen, visit Rile. Also, here’s The Board where you can get “office hours” with Kelly. Follow on Instagram: @kelly.atterton.

138. Building a Sun Positive Brand: Jessica Mortarotti

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Jessica Mortarotti is an entrepreneur with a knack for identifying market trends and a track record of successfully launching startup businesses. She founded & developed a farm-to-table ice cream company called Carmela Ice Cream in 2007, when she rightfully predicted the rise of specialty ice cream. Carmela Ice Cream is considered one of the top ice creams in the nation and has won numerous awards and accolades.

Jessica’s ability to identify emerging trends, create strong, impactful brands, and her business experience have led her to her newest endeavor, SUN LOVE. Her sun-positive brand is venturing into the untapped niche within the 160 billion dollar skincare industry, and she is turning up the volume on pre- and post-sun exposure care.

Jessica has been a guest lecturer, panelist, and interviewee countless times, sharing her expertise around her various ventures. She has been featured in a “trailblazers” event for female entrepreneurs by Voyage Magazine, and is currently the co-host of an entrepreneurial-focused podcast, Story of a Startup.

In today’s episode, Nada sits down with Jessica to talk about the launch of her new skincare line, Sun Love. With two previous business ventures under her belt, Jessica tackled this third idea with a new partner and a new business model; one that shifted her away from storefronts and franchises and into the more scalable world of direct sales. The two discuss the importance of forming a strong overall vision while maintaining a light grasp on product ideas. And Jessica shares practical steps for new entrepreneurs to take when the creative juices are flowing and a fresh idea strikes!

For more information on Sun Love products, visit their website. And be sure to check out Jessica’s podcast, Story of a Startup. Follow on Instagram: @sunloveskincare, @carmelaicecream, @jessicamortarotti.

137. The Journey to Becoming: Jill Rowe

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Jill Rowe’s creative journey is anything but conventional—and that’s what makes it powerful. She began her career in fashion, modeling for iconic photographers such as Herb Ritts and David Bailey, before transitioning into New York’s downtown art world, where she worked with visionaries like Keith Haring and Ed Ruscha. Her curiosity led her to film production, then to the kitchen, where she discovered a love of feeding others, hosting intimate farmhouse dinners, and eventually opening her southern-inspired restaurant.

She spent eight years running Danny Meyer’s Union Square Cafe, honing her skills in service, leadership, and connection. Ready for a return to entrepreneurship, Jill moved to the Hudson Valley and met photographer and author Matthew Benson, who had already transformed Stonegate Farm into a biodiverse, organic estate. Together, they launched Cultivate Apothecary, crafting potent skincare and wellness products from the botanicals already thriving on the land, while adding new plantings known for their potent efficacy.

In today’s episode, Nada and Jill discuss her various careers as a model, restaurateur, and farmer, and how each path eventually led to co-founding a beauty brand. Jill describes developing an early interest in skincare while living abroad, and later developing a knack for food during her time in Manhattan. Once she moved to small-scale farming, she began creating with nature’s bounty. Jill shares what it’s like being partnered in both life and business with her co-founder, as well as the joy of fully discovering herself in the middle third of her life.

Check out Cultivate Apothecary for more information on Jill’s beauty products. Follow on Instagram @thejillrowe, @stonegatefarmny, and @cultivateapothecary.
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136. Are You Enough?: Mandy Lehto

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Mandy Lehto is an ex-investment banker turned executive coach. She has coached, facilitated, and trained hundreds of senior leaders (many in Fortune 500 companies) over the past 17 years. She has a doctorate from Cambridge, is a Fellow of the Association for Coaching, and has been featured in Forbes, The Times, Fast Company, Psychologies, Inc., and on CNBC. Her show, Enough, the Podcast, also ranks in the global top 2%. She lives in Wimbledon with her husband, teenage kids, and her toy poodle, Herbie.

In today's episode, Nada and Mandy discuss career coaching, "Mandyisms," and the concept of "enoughness." Mandy shares how her shifting purpose in life led to several vastly different careers, and how she honed her personal and professional values into catchy mantras along the way. After identifying her coaching superpower, she was able to help others unlock theirs to find their purpose. Nada and Mandy reflect on what it means to be enough and how the 13 Sucky Commandments prevent us from seeing our wholeness.
Learn more about Mandy's work at www.mandylehto.com. Follow on Instagram: @mandylehto. And check out Bronnie Ware's book, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying. And as promised, The Thirteen Sucky Commandments of Chronic Not-Enoughness:

1. I must fixate on my mistakes and even point them out to others.

2. I must disbelieve compliments. They’re just being nice. Or they want something.

3. I must constantly feel like I don’t fit in.

4. I must avoid burdening anyone with my requests for help and support.

5. I must stay in perpetual busyness to avoid irrelevance.

6. I must avoid rest and relaxation – or at least feel twisted with guilt whilst doing it.

7. I must be excellent, but never enjoy or celebrate any wins. Next!

8. I must find constant fault with my appearance and fixate on my flaws.

9. I must put myself under extreme pressure to be exceptional, to outrun ordinariness and mediocrity. But (see 7) it’s a game I’ll never win.

10. I must find others' shares of vulnerability endearing and human, but the same rules do not apply to me. Heavens, no!

11. I must defer happiness to the future, for when I’ve earned it. That’s code for ‘never,’ but yeah, tough...

12. I must avoid the frivolity of feelings, especially anger (so unbecoming.)

13. I must constantly compare myself to others and obsess on all the ways in which I’m losing. And a loser.

135. How Betting on Herself Led to Investing in Other Women: Azin Radsan Van Alebeek

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Azin Radsan Van Alebeek is a co-founder and managing partner at Emmeline Ventures. This early-stage fund invests in and supports female-led start-ups in tech-enabled, FemTech, FinTech, and Sustainability sectors. With over 30 years of experience as an executive and board-level advisor, she leverages her strategic planning and coaching skills to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses, achieve their goals, and create returns for investors.

Azin is passionate about empowering women to achieve financial sovereignty and make a positive impact in the world. She volunteers regularly to mentor other women on financial literacy, angel investing, and playing big.

In today’s episode, Azin shares how an invitation to do something she knew little about led to betting on herself and ultimately becoming an investor in women’s health, wealth, and overall well-being. Azin breaks down her role as Co-founder of Emmeline Ventures and the firm’s focus on improving women’s lives. She describes the meandering journey that took her career from consultant to PTA leadership to firm partner. Azin offers a digestible overview of venture capital, helping us identify who can benefit from VC support and who is better off without it.

Check out Emmeline Venture’s website and the resources Azin mentioned: I Relaunch, Golden Seeds, Portfolia, How Women Invest, and Show Her the Money. Follow on Instagram: @azinradvan.

134. From Co-Founding Mendocino Farms to Becoming a Champion of Female Founders: Ellen Chen

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Since stepping down from the “day to day” of running Mendocino Farms, a premium fast-casual gourmet sandwich and salad concept that she co-founded in 2005, Ellen Chen has focused her time, energy, and passion on investing in female and minority-founded businesses. Ellen is leveraging her twenty years of experience growing food brands to help early-stage founders understand their purpose, operationalize their values, secure the necessary resources, and hopefully avoid some of the mistakes she made. In 2015, Nation’s Restaurant News included her on their annual Power List, and in 2020, Nation’s Restaurant News named her the 50 most influential women in food service. She sits on the Boards of Directors of Mendocino Farms, Sugared + Bronzed, and HomeState, as well as an Advisor to Curbit, Womaness, Kirra, and Vibrant Funds. Ellen strongly believes in giving back to her community. She serves as a Board Member of Teach AAPI and AAPI LA, an initiative launched by the Mayor’s office in Los Angeles. In today’s episode, Nada sits down with Ellen to discuss the success of “Mendo” and their 75 locations. Ellen explains how her vision of creating a team culture served as the foundation on which she and her husband, Mario, built their thriving business. They discuss the challenges of managing busy schedules and the strategic decisions she made as a working mother. Ellen also shares some of the challenges she faced by not having the type of support she needed and now offers to female founders.

To find out more about Mendocino Farms, check out their ⁠⁠website⁠⁠. Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠@ell.c.chen⁠⁠.

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133. Optimizing Impact by Slowing Down: Kate Waitzkin

Wed, 21 May 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Kate Waitzkin is a mother of three, yoga and meditation teacher, writer, mentor, and Founder of The Shala and The Shala Online. She has taught yoga and meditation for nearly two decades and is recognized for her accessible and potent approach to teaching.

In addition to The Shala Online, Kate has shared her expertise with goop.com, the Yoga Wake Up app, and CamilleStyles.com. In 2019, Kate led breathwork and meditation classes at goop league - goop’s first-ever fitness experience in Austin, Texas. Her writing has appeared in Magnolia Journal, Texas Highways, goop.com, camillestyles.com, and teach.yoga.

In today’s episode, Nada sits down with Kate for a discussion packed with practical tips and advice for those looking to branch out in a new direction. Kate opens up about various career pivots informed by life circumstances and intentional reflection. The two discuss her forthcoming book, and the process and challenge of writing and getting published. Kate offers advice for those looking to launch an online presence, encouraging us to just get started!

To find out more about all that Kate has to offer, check out her website. And to get in touch with Suzanne Kingsbury’s Gateless Writing community, visit her website. Follow on Instagram: @katewaitzkin and @suzannekingsbury.

132. Searching for Unicorns: Bonnie Wan

Wed, 07 May 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Bonnie Wan is the creator and author of The Life Brief, a simple yet profound action-driving practice that helps people navigate life’s big decisions with clarity, creativity, and courage. The Life Brief applies the art and science of brand strategy to how we live our lives.

As a 30-year career Brand Strategist turned Life & Leadership Strategist, Bonnie not only helps some of the world’s most iconic companies innovate from a place of purpose, but also guides everyday people to live with greater intention and imagination. She has been named “Chief Strategy Officer of the Year” and “One of 100 Women to KNOW in America”.

In today’s episode, Nada sits down with Bonnie to discuss her book, “The Life Brief,” and the practice of finding our inner unicorn. Bonnie shares how her career as a brand strategist created a framework for reordering the personal and inner chaos she was experiencing. She and Nada dive into the three parts of the book (the messy, getting clarity, and taking action) in order to discover and pursue the essence of who we are. The two reflect on the restlessness and wisdom that lead so many of us into a new sense of purpose in our middle third.

Connect with Bonnie and find her book on The Life Brief website. Follow on Instagram: @bonniewanofficial

131. How a Multi-Hyphenate Connects the Career Dots: Belinda Chang

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0000

An award-winning lifestyle expert, Belinda Chang specializes in making epic moments of everyday occurrences through dynamic activations in the food and wine world. Prior to entering the life of a small business owner, Belinda managed the legendary wine and service teams at Charlie Trotter's in Chicago, The Fifth Floor in San Francisco, Danny Meyer's The Modern in NYC, and more. While at The Modern, she was honored with James Beard Awards' "Outstanding Wine Service" in 2011 - the first and only time this award has been given to a BIPOC woman.

Belinda's production team, Studio 8h Productions, has a client roster that includes 80 Fortune 500 companies. Her team has produced over 200 global virtual experiences to date. When she is not creating the food world's buzziest IRL and virtual events, you can find Ms. Chang on local and national outlets like The New York Times, Food and Wine, Forbes, CNBC, Fox, ABC, and more.

In today's episode, Nada sits down with Belinda to talk about wine and luxury experiences and her newest venture, nail art. Belinda is a true multi-hyphenate in every sense of the term. She describes how she's brought her varied expertise to life and shares the through-line that connects her respective careers. Belinda talks about recognizing your assets, being fearless, and learning to trust yourself. She also offers some advice for wine lovers in their middle third who are growing less tolerant but still want to enjoy an occasional glass.

Find out more about Belinda’s work as a sommelier and luxury event creator at her website. Be sure to check out Belinda’s nail art on her Instagram: @belinda_chicago.

130. How to Care for Your Bones and Muscles in Midlife: Dr. Vonda Wright

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Dr. Vonda Wright is a practicing double-boarded Orthopaedic Sports Surgeon, Author, Speaker, Researcher, and Innovator whose work stands at the intersection of Longevity | Women’s Health | Performance. Dr Wright is a frequent media and conference expert widely recognized for her thought leadership. Her innovative science-based approach is changing the lives of millions in midlife.

In today’s episode, Nada sits down with Dr. Wright for an education on women’s musculoskeletal health during perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Wright shares her breadth of knowledge on the interaction between estrogen, exercise, diet, and physiology. She explains a few key components of a successful diet and exercise plan and provides several resources to get us up and going. Her conviction that women are strong and can do hard things will motivate each of us to seek healthy longevity.

Be sure to check out Dr. Vonda Wright’s website for links to her socials, books, and other great resources. Read her article on musculoskeletal syndrome in menopause. And follow the five accounts she recommends on Instagram: @haileyhappensfitness, @theliftedmethod, @chalenejohnson, @jj.virgin, and @billcampbellphd, as well as her own @drvondawright.

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129. How to Hold on Loosely When Pursuing What’s Next: Kelly Nutt

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Kelly Nutt is an interior designer based in Corona del Mar, California, and has immersed herself in various aspects of the interior design business for over two decades. It wasn't until her late forties that she took on a few small projects that eventually launched her design firm. While she's busy managing her team and running a business, you can still find her weaving together old and new objects with various materials and patterns to create inviting and personalized environments.

In today's episode, Nada sits down with Kelly to discuss the slow and steady process of growing her interior design brand. Kelly shares the challenges she encountered early on as her business started to expand and how she went from working in her bedroom to moving into an official office and managing a team. The two discuss the importance of building professional relationships, remaining flexible no matter your industry, and trying things out to find a vocational fit.

Check out Kelly’s work at her website and follow on Instagram: @kellynuttdesign

128. How They’re Taking Businesses to the Next Level: Kaye Kramer and Catherine McCord

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Kaye Kramer and Catherine McCord are taking their years of collected experience to help female founders launch and grow their businesses through Founder Launch Lab. The program is designed to bring together a dynamic cohort of like-minded peers along with the experience, mentorship, and personalized coaching that Kaye and Catherine bring to the table. The 9-month program supports founders in mastering business fundamentals, refining growth strategies, and optimizing operations.

Kay Kramer is an entrepreneur, founder, senior executive, non-profit board member, and certified career coach specializing in leadership, executive strategy, and career transitions. Kaye’s experience in the entertainment industry includes representing talent at United Talent Agency, overseeing production as a movie executive at Interscope Films, and leading Nielsen Entertainment as Executive Vice President. Her entrepreneurial ventures include serving as COO of The Babybox Co., co-founding Nursery Works, and founding Step Up Women’s Network, where she also served as CEO.

Catherine McCord is the founder of the popular website Weelicious.com. McCord has authored several books, including Smoothie Project, Weelicious, Weelicious Lunches, and Meal Prep Magic. She has appeared on The Today Show, Good Morning America, the Kelly Clarkson Show, the Food Network’s #1 rated Guy’s Grocery Games, and is a regular on the NBC Emmy Award-winning show Naturally, Danny Seo.

In today’s episode, Nada sits down with Kaye and Catherine to talk about their partnership serving entrepreneurs. They believe female founders are uniquely suited to launch successful businesses but lack the space to ask, learn, and connect. The two offer two key pieces of advice when starting a business or partnership and share a belief that age is not a limitation; it’s an asset.

For more information, check out their website. Be sure to listen to Kaye’s earlier Liberty Road Podcast Episode, How to Delegate Your Vision for Success. Follow on Instagram: @kayepkramer and @weelicious.

127. The Importance of Pausing: Neha Ruch

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Neha Ruch is the founder of Mother Untitled, the leading platform for ambitious women leaning into family life. A thought leader, influencer, and sought-after speaker focusing on women, work, parenting, and identity, Neha’s work at Mother Untitled is catalyzing a shift in how society views stay-at-home motherhood. Her book, "THE POWER PAUSE: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids – and Come Back Stronger Than Ever," was published by Putnam in January 2025. Neha lives in Manhattan with her husband, their two children, and their dog Coconut.

In today’s episode, Nada sits down with Neha to discuss the power of taking a pause and what that looks like for today’s modern working woman who enters motherhood. Neha shares how she experienced great success early in her career and decided to downshift once she became a mom. She explains how during her time at home it became clear that motherhood has changed from the old archetypes and that new stories need to be shared. The two explore how Neha’s work of empowering women to explore themselves and their interests while at home will benefit them later on once they reach their middle thirds.

Check out Neha’s platform Mother Untitled and her new book, The Power Pause. Follow on Instagram: @motheruntitled

126. How to Sell: Jaclyn Johnson

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Jaclyn Johnson is an entrepreneur who started both of her companies with a laptop and an idea. She grew them from self-funded side projects into multi-million dollar businesses that are nationally known and recognized brands. She is a serial entrepreneur with $25mm+ in exits, a prolific angel investor, a best-selling author, and a top business podcast host. Jaclyn is changing the game and making a real impact for underrepresented founders.

In today’s episode, Nada sits down with Jaclyn to discuss her career of helping women entrepreneurs start, run, and sell successful businesses. The two talk about her various projects through the years and the iterations her companies have undergone to stay relevant. Jaclyn shares about the burnout she experienced and what she does differently now to balance her passion for business with her passions in life.

Check out her website for more information on Create & Cultivate and Cherub. Follow on Instagram: @jaclynrjohnson

125. Declutter 2025: Shira Gill

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Shira Gill is a globally recognized home organizing expert and bestselling author with a minimalist philosophy. She has inspired thousands of people to clear clutter from their homes and lives and developed a process and toolkit that applies to anyone, regardless of budget, space, or lifestyle.

Shira is the author of Minimalista, Organized Living, and LifeStyled, and has been featured in 100+ print and media outlets including Good Morning America, Architectural Digest, Vogue, Real Simple, and The New York Times.

In today’s episode, Nada sits down with Shira to discuss her many talents as an author, speaker, coach, and life organizer. Shira describes how she set herself apart from other home organizers and went on to secure her first book deal. Shira tells us about feeling surprised at how much she loves writing and gives some advice to listeners who are interested in pursuing authorship. And the two talk about actionable tips for decluttering both our homes and minds.

Find out more about all Shira has to offer at her website, including her books, Minimalista, Organized Living, and her new book, LifeStyled. Be sure to check out her recommended app: Freedom. Follow on Instagram: @shiragill.

124. Learning to Play Again: Karen Robinovitz

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0000

Karen Robinovitz's business is a bit slimy. As Sloo Moo Institute's co-founder, she has found the intersection of play and mental health in the most unexpected and colorful ways.

Karen is a media veteran and the co-founder of Digital Brand Architects (DBA), the first talent management agency for social media personalities. Largely credited for creating the social media influencer market, Karen has been listed as one of 80 Women of Power by Variety, and Forbes has called her one of the best-branded women in social media.

Before DBA, she created integrated social media communications strategies for global brands such as Tiffany & Co., Tory Burch, Coach, and Estée Lauder Companies. She spent a decade as an accomplished journalist, contributing to the New York Times, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, and Marie Claire, amongst others, and was on-air talent on VH-1, E!, MTV, and morning shows across the country. She has authored three books, one of which was optioned by Walt Disney Productions for a feature film.

In today's episode, Nada sits down with Karen to discuss how playing with slime during a painful time led to her newest incarnation. During a deep depression, she found solace in an afternoon of playing with slime and felt a bit of relief for the first time in years. She recognized the restoring power and potential of play. Karen shares how her co-founder experienced similar heartache and healing, which brought the two together to create the Sloo Moo Institute.

Check out the Sloo Moo Institute website and YouTube channel, and reserve tickets for an immersive play experience. Follow on Instagram: @sloomooinstitute @karenrobinovitz

123. Embracing Life’s Imperfections: Shannon Buth

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 08:00:49 -0000

Shannon Buth started House of Shan in 2020 as a love letter to her mother, who had just passed away. Shannon says her work unfolded organically, from the design of the now iconic heart to the nonprofit organizations she champions; each step has led me to my life's work." She is passionate about the House of Shan and its message and mission. She's a mother to 4 beautiful boys and a wife to her husband Greg, who occasionally steps in to help her manage her growing brand.

In today's episode, Nada sits down with Shannon to discuss her social enterprise and its impact on her life and the organizations she partners with. Shannon details the original piece of merchandise that started it all and the creation of their logo that serves as a reminder to spread love and embrace life's imperfections. The two discuss how important it is for founders to identify what they are good at doing and then find other people to fill in the gaps to grow the business.

Check out House of Shan for the items mentioned in today's episode. Follow on Instagram: @houseofshan

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122. Gut Health 101: Christina O'Connor

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0000

Christina is a registered dietitian and the Senior Healthcare Account Manager at Pendulum Therapeutics. She received her bachelor of science at James Madison University and completed her dietetic internship through the Virginia Department of Health.

Christina has spent the majority of her career working in pediatrics. She fell in love with microbiome science during her role as a NICU dietitian at The Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters where she was instrumental in helping to bring to life one of the area's first donor human milk banks. In her spare time, she enjoys involving her two boys in growing, prepping, and cooking family meals.

This episode is brought to you by Pendulum Therapeutics is a gut-health biotechnology company pioneering multi-strain probiotics with next-generation bacterial strains to support metabolic health and manage conditions like type 2 diabetes with products backed by rigorous science and clinical research. As the only probiotic company funded by the Mayo Clinic and trusted by figures like Halle Berry and Dr. Peter Attia, Pendulum is on a mission to improve millions of lives through products that combine pharmaceutical-grade efficacy with probiotic safety and accessibility.

In today’s episode, Nada sits down with Christina for a science lesson on gut health. The two discuss Christina’s background as a NICU dietician and her current work at Pendulum Therapeutics. She describes the particulars of their foundational anaerobic bacteria and explains why most of us no longer have this vital strain as part of our biome. Christina shares how their products support our natural body functions and offers advice on which ones are best suited for those of us in our middle third.

To find out more information and to purchase their products visit Pendulum’s website. Follow on Instagram: @pendulumlifeco.

121. Going with the Flow: Kelley Wolf

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0000

Kelley Wolf is a best-selling author of FLOW Finding Love Over Worry, an Executive Coach, and a speaker. Kelley's newly launched exclusive coaching program, The Cricket Project, accepts only five clients each year. It is the culmination of her extensive 15-year career. This program is designed for individuals ready to make profound life changes, offering unparalleled personalized guidance and like no other "growth" opportunity in the helping fields. Kelley has been featured on the Today Show, Variety, and the LA Times.

Outside her professional life, Kelley is a devoted mother to three children, all under the age of 15, and wife to actor Scott Wolf. Kelley holds advanced degrees in Clinical Psychology and numerous coaching certifications.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Kelley to discuss how her degrees in broadcast journalism and clinical psychology revealed a love for listening to and learning from other people's life stories, ultimately leading her to the coaching field. She shares the foundational pillars of her FLOW method and how they lead to living a more peaceful life in these highly anxious times. Using brilliant yet straightforward metaphors and some playful and quirky Kelley-isms, she helps us get curious and ask the "whys" under what animates us.

To delve deeper into the FLOW method and Kelley's coaching services, visit her website. Check out her book, FLOW Finding Love Over Worry: A Recipe for Living Joyfully. For more insights and updates, follow Kelley on Instagram: @kelleywolf. We look forward to connecting with you there!

120. Menopause and ADHD: Caren Magill

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Caren Magill is an ADHD Coach and host of The ADHD-Friendly Podcast, helping late-diagnosed adults create a life that aligns to their energy, interests + true self.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Caren to talk about the growing group of adults who get late diagnoses. She shares her personal experience getting a late diagnosis and helps us differentiate between the very similar symptoms of menopause and ADHD. Caren shares a plan of action for those who suspect they may have ADHD. Along with her vast knowledge on this topic, she offers great advice as an entrepreneur living her best life in the middle-third.

For more information on everything Caren shared today, be sure to check out the It’s ADHD Friendly YouTube channel, podcast, and website. Follow on Instagram @carenmagill.

119. Searching for Success-Fullness: Shelley Paxton

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Shelley Paxton is a 26-year advertising and marketing veteran whose legacy is imprinted on iconic global brands like McDonald’s, Visa, and Harley-Davidson. At the pinnacle of her career, as Chief Marketing Officer of Harley-Davidson, she was shocked to find herself feeling success-empty instead of success-full. That awakening led her on a profound journey that became her mission, business, and bestselling book, Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel’s Guide to Finding Your Best Life.

Now, as Chief Soul Officer, she works with leaders and teams to advocate for redefining success in ways that celebrate humanity, well-being, and soul. Her influential work is an empowering antidote to corporate burnout, attrition, and disengagement. It’s gained recognition on platforms like NBC, CBS, Forbes, Inc., and Thrive Global, making her a respected thought leader, advisor, and sought-after keynote speaker who’s been called “the next Brené Brown” by Chip Conley, NY Times Bestselling Author, Former Airbnb Exec, and Founder of Modern Elder Academy. Her energizing and actionable keynotes create undeniable ROI (Ripples of Impact) in lives, businesses, and culture.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Shelley to talk about her soul journey and why she walked away from a high-powered and glamorous career in marketing. Shelley explains how the world’s view of success can leave us empty and searching for meaning. Through sharing advice and intimate stories, she invites us to search for what our soul requires and to redefine what a full middle third can look like.

Check out Shelley’s website and book, Soulbbatical. Find the Brene Brown resource recommendation here. And be sure to ask yourself Shelley’s number one question: What Are You Pretending Not To Know? Follow on Instagram: @theshelleypaxton

118. How Downsizing Can Lead to New Opportunities: Joy Cho

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Founder and Creative Director Joy Cho has authored seven books and consulted for hundreds of creative businesses. Joy has given keynote speeches on entrepreneurship, leadership, and business at conferences and companies, including Alt Summit, Pinterest HQ, Target HQ, and Hallmark HQ. For two years in a row, Joy was named one of Time's 30 Most Influential People on the Internet and has the most followed account on Pinterest with over 15 million followers. Most recently, Joy's house and studio have been featured in House Beautiful, Parents, and Domino Magazines.

Through her namesake, Oh Joy!, she’s created a wide range of licensed products, including home decor, kids, pet, and furniture collections, with brands such as Target, Band-Aid, Petco, Rockport, and more.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Joy to discuss the making of her Oh Joy! brand and its many iterations over the years. The two talk about Joy's early days of blogging and her title of "most followers on Pinterest." Joy takes us through her entrepreneurial journey, including downsizing, finding herself in a mid-life crisis, and rethinking what she needed from her work and life. She shares how she's gained a new perspective from an old game and how she's reclaiming her life on her terms.

Check out Joy’s website for links to her blog, substack, shop, and academy. Follow on Instagram: @ohjoy

117. What is Clean Beauty and Does it Make a Difference: Larissa Thomson

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Larissa Thomson was born and raised in New York City with an innate connection to the energy of the city and the people in it. Over the years she learned to understand the importance of balancing that energy with the regenerative healing powers that nature has to offer. Her exposure to clean beauty and timeless style would eventually guide her to an impressive career in the fashion industry. Through her tenure as a Fashion Market Director for many of the world’s best fashion magazines, she has been a leading translator of trends and a conduit of style for millions of consumers.

Thomson’s devotion to a life of healthy living, learning, and discovery, along with her experienced eye for luxury, led her to become the co-founder of ONDA Beauty in December 2016. The aim was to create a beauty and spa destination dedicated to a curated collection of clean, conscious, and safe beauty products. In addition to providing access to safe and effective brands in a modern, warm, and welcoming space, ONDA is a trusted space to discover, learn, and experience a respite from our busy urban environment.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Larissa to talk about all things clean beauty; what the term means, how to find what’s right for our skin, and where to begin our safe skin care practice without throwing out everything in our medicine cabinets. The two discuss disparities and privileges inherent to this industry and the impact that taking “turtle steps” can have toward changing our skincare routines. Whether advising her daily customers or recommending some of her favorite products to us, Larissa’s expertise shines throughout this conversation.

Head over to Onda’s website and check out her list of recommended products. Also, to learn more about the ‘Dirty Dozen’ read the following article, The Toxic Twelve Chemicals and Contaminants in Cosmetics. Go to EWG’s website to search the hazard ratings of the ingredients, brands, and products that you use. Follow on Instagram:@larissa111 and @ondabeauty

PHOTO CREDIT: Jaimie Baird Photography

116. How to Speak Your Love: Sally Lou Loveman

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Sally Lou Loveman is the founder of Lovespeaks, LLC where she coaches professionals to speak without fear by exploring the power of their story. As the former audience producer of “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” Sally Lou has seen firsthand the power our stories hold. In her book “SPEAK: Love Your Story, Your Audience is Waiting,” Sally Lou invites readers to write & speak their own story and also offers her online curriculum The LOVESPEAKS Method for anyone who wants to step up their speaking game.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Sally Lou to talk about the fear of public speaking, and the importance of sharing our stories. Sally Lou recounts her long career producing Oprah’s audiences and details how she turned that talent and her love of stories into the Love Speaks platform. She shares the journey of writing her first book and distilling it down into course modules for her clients. Sally Lou offers us practical advice for all types of public speaking moments (imaging the audience naked is not one of them). And her number one tip may just surprise you!

Check out her book Speak: Love Your Story, Your Audience is Waiting and website for more information. Follow on Instagram: @thelovespeaksmethod

115. The Sex, Drugs and Hormones Superhero We’ve Been Waiting For: Dr. Sameena Rahman

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Dr. Sameena Rahman is a board-certified OB/GYN, sex-med gynecologist, menopause specialist, and founder of the Center for Gynecology and Cosmetics. After years of practicing obstetrics and gynecology in a variety of large academic settings and locations, Dr Rahman opened a practice to ensure patients have their best quality of life. Additionally, she hosts the podcast Gyno Girl Presents: Sex, Drugs & Hormones.

With the prestigious designation of ISSWSH Fellow (IF) from the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health, Dr. Rahman is at the forefront of innovative approaches to sexual pain and dysfunction. She is an active member of the International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM) and holds the Certified Menopause Physician (NCMP) credential from the North American Menopause Society, where she specializes in menopause management for midlife individuals.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Dr. Rahman to discuss her Gyno Girl persona and platform. From her early career in obstetrics to her specialty in menopause, Dr. Rahman is passionate about saving lives and sharing knowledge with her patients and online communities. The conversation covers sexual pain, UTIs, pelvic floor issues, and offers a slew of resources to help women navigate the suffering associated with hormones and aging. From books and podcasts to YouTube and Instagram, Gyno Girl wants to connect you to accurate information so you can start living your best middle third.

Check out the recommended resources: Estrogen Matters by Avrum Bluming and Carol Tavris, Grown Women Talk by Sharon Malone, The New Menopause by Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Menopause.org, ISSWSH, Dr. Kelly Casperson's podcast, Dr. Lauren Streicher's podcast, and the NYT article. Follow Gyno Girl’s podcast, YouTube, and Instagram.

This episode is brought to you by our friends at NativePath. To begin your bone health journey, go to getnativepath.com/LIBERTY for a special 45% off discount for being a Liberty Road listener.

114. How Can We Help Our Young Adult Kids Thrive: Heather Redisch

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Heather Redisch is the Founder of Adulting101 Masterclass, a program designed to bridge the gap between academia and the professional world by equipping recent college graduates with essential life skills. With nearly 25 years of experience in talent management, recruiting, and people operations, Heather sees the challenges young professionals today face as they transition into the workforce.

Heather holds a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and founded The Talent Maven, a consulting and executive search business. Her passion for empowering the next generation drives her to innovate and adapt her training programs to meet the evolving needs of the workforce and to help young generations thrive.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Heather to discuss her work coaching new graduates on "adulting," why there's disconnected communication between generations, and how young grads can find their stride in our evolving world. From smartphones and social media to the pandemic and Zoom calls, Heather points out how culture is rapidly changing and why companies and employees must adapt and grow together for a better future.

Join Heather’s monthly webinars and visit her website for information on all services offered to her clients. Check out the books mentioned in today’s episode: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt and Grit by Angela Duckworth. Follow on Instagram: @adulting101_masterclass

@the_talentmaven

This episode is brought to you by our friends at NativePath. To begin your bone health journey, go to getnativepath.com/LIBERTY for a special 45% off discount for being a Liberty Road listener.

113. Finding Your Niche (Mid-Renovation): Annie Kantor

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Annie Kantor earned her B.F.A. in Textile Design from the Rhode Island School of Design. She honed her craft working in the contract textile industry designing woven upholstery and panel fabrics, serving as Head of Custom Studio at Maharam. While tackling the renovation of a period home in Oakland, Annie became frustrated by the lack of enticing designs in metal. She saw an opportunity to apply her expertise in repeating-pattern design and developed a line of custom metalwork that blossomed into Modern Metal.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Annie to talk about her experience building a niche business for a high-end market. When she couldn’t buy what she needed, she endeavored to create her own product. Annie pinpoints the decision that set her on a different course toward growing her revenue by scaling back on one particular effort. Her joy is evident when she talks about the craftsman she feels lucky to work with and the importance of building a healthy culture. For Annie, the road to a sustainable business was long but liberating.

Check out Annie’s website and the books she's reading: The Covenant of Water and Cutting of Stone by Abraham Verghese and Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan. Follow on Instagram: @modernmetaldesigns

This episode is brought to you by our friends at NativePath. To begin your bone health journey, go to getnativepath.com/LIBERTY for a special 45% off discount for being a Liberty Road listener.

112. Letting Age Matter Only When It Matters: Mimi Ison

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Mimi Ison has never followed a traditional timeline. She started adult ballet at 40, took an unpaid internship at 42, and jumped into the boxing ring for training at 50. Who says there's one way to grow older? Certainly not Mimi—and now in her early sixties, she's one of the most profound, do-it-your-way pro-aging influencers out there.

Mimi started her online presence by accident, you could say. Overwhelmed by the loss of her mother and long hours as a creative director, she left work and started blogging about middle age. A couple of years into this, her Instagram account @heymiddleage took off. At 61, she's on a mission to change our feelings about aging by challenging limiting beliefs. You can find her crushing age stereotypes through dynamic physical activities like shuffle dancing, weight training, jump rope, step, boxing, and mobility training.

In this episode, Nada chats with Mimi about everything—our changing bodies and lives, what we're all capable of as we grow older, how we can invest in our future selves, and more. Mimi takes us back to her early days on social media and how she got into creating her viral videos on exercise. Plus, she offers a few inspiring tips to get us moving–even if it's just a little bit each day.

Check out Mimi’s website and the three books currently on her night stand: Burn Book by Kara Swisher, How to Be Old by Lyn Slater, and Grown Women Talk by Sharon Malone. Follow Mimi on Instagram: @heymiddleage

This episode is brought to you by our friends at NativePath. To begin your bone health journey, go to getnativepath.com/LIBERTY for a special 45% off discount for being a Liberty Road listener.

111. Best of Series- Seeking Cultural Clarity and Finding Personal Freedom: Elise Loehnen

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Elise Loehnen is a writer, editor, and podcast host of Pulling the Thread. Ultimately, Elise is a seeker and synthesizer, braiding together wisdom traditions, cultural history, and a deep knowledge of healing modalities to unlock new ways to contextualize who we are and why we're here. She's also the author of the instant New York Times bestseller On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good. The book explores the ways patriarchy embeds itself in our consciousness. The Seven Deadly Sins—Sloth, Envy, Pride, Gluttony, Greed, Lust, Anger—reads like a checklist of what it means to be a "good" woman and offers a path forward, moving ourselves and each other toward freedom and balance.

Elise is a frequent contributor to Oprah and has written for The New York Times, Elle Decor, Stylist, and more. She has co-written 12 books, including five New York Times Best Sellers. Previously, she was the chief content officer of goop, and co-hosted The goop Podcast and The goop Lab on Netflix. Before goop, Elise was the editorial projects director of Condé Nast Traveler. Before Traveler, she was the editor at large and ultimately deputy editor of Lucky Magazine, appearing regularly on Today, E!, Good Morning America, and The Early Show. She has a B.A. from Yale.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Elise to learn what prompted her to write On Our Best Behavior and to unpack how women have contorted themselves to find a place in history. Elise shares anecdotes about how modesty was prioritized and impacted her life. She discusses the importance of women showing up together and gives us context for why collectivism is essential. This cultural therapist (recently coined at a conference and an appropriate title for Elise) is at once a researcher, teacher, student, and friend. Her ability to clearly articulate our cultural condition gives wings to our unnamed inklings and fragmented thoughts.

Elise is currently reading The Origin of Satan by Elaine Pagels, Morality by Jonathon Sack, and Integral Psychology by Ken Wilber. You can find additional recommendations at Bookshop, or Goodreads. Check out Elise's website, book, and podcast.

110. Best of Series- How Going Silver Created Community and a Social Media Platform: Julie of @thefiftyist and Liza of @hi_ho_silver_liza

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Julie of @thefiftyist is a silver-haired, pro-age content creator and writer who is having an absolute blast on social media at 56. After working in education for many years, Julie left her position for more creative endeavors and found herself battling a second breast cancer (after 20 years) diagnosis. After being derailed for almost two years, she emerged from that period with a sense of gratitude and drive to have more fun while stacking the health odds in her favor by eating and living as healthy as possible. Julie found herself sharing her discoveries in clean makeup and self-care products. Today she is creating content with like-minded brands and writing a book, and guest blogging for Tangled Silver – an online magazine aimed specifically at women with silver hair. Although entering the world of social media in her fifties has been a challenge, it has allowed Julie the creative space to speak her truths for the first time in her life. Her mantra, 'Do things that scare you!'

Liza of @hi_ho_silver_liza started an Instagram account documenting her transition to gray and in the process met a digital community of women called the Silver Sisters who she shares, "filled her journey with love, laughter, support, and friendship." At the start of lockdown, she decided to grow out her natural hair color which coincided with the London agency that represented her as a model closing their doors. This new chapter offered an opportunity to buy land next to her home and open the animal sanctuary she had always dreamt about. She is now the loving guardian to six beautiful sheep, two rescue dogs from Bosnia and Greece, and three rescue cats! After three years of growing her natural hues, the opportunity to return to her 25-year modeling career presented itself, this time as a silver-haired, 51-year-old changing the narrative about aging and beauty. Liza says she is first and foremost a mama to two incredible human beings and has been happily married for 30 years.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Julie and Liza to discuss their experiences with going silver and with social media. Both did not start their Instagram accounts with the intention of becoming content creators; however, by being present and speaking their truths, their platforms grew. Julie outlines that the first step to conquering social media is having fun and engaging with your followers. Liza combats the falsehood that you should dye your hair, “because you are worth it.” She shares that by allowing her silver hair to grow, found confidence in herself in the new beautiful chapter that is midlife.

If you want a good read, we have lots of recommendations this week! Julie recommends Breath by James Nestor. Liza recommends Untamed by Glennon Doyle and Rumi’s poetry. Nada recommends adding There Are No Rules For This by JJ Elliott and Strength to Strength by Arthur Brooks to your bookshelf! Follow both Julie and Liza on Instagram: @thefiftyist, @hi_ho_silver_liza

109. Best of Series- How a Baked Goods Business Blossomed Thanks to Tenacity, Vogue, Oprah and Shark Tank: Loria Stern

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Eat Your Flowers started out of Loria Stern's tiny kitchen located on a 1890's built Montecito, California estate. In 2016, while renting one of the cottages on the property, Loria began experimenting with the edible bounty that grew freely on the grounds. Loria studied medicinal and edible plants all through her years of culinary training. She didn’t attend culinary school, instead, she received her professional training by working long hours in dozens of kitchens and bakeries.

Loria’s vibrant edible botanical creations have been celebrated in Vogue, The New York Times, Harper’s Bazaar, and Oprah among others. The Los Angeles-based chef, baker, botanist, gardener, and artist first gained fame as the originator of the botanical pressed cookie and has created many other unique creations along the way. Loria’s EAT YOUR FLOWERS brand values local community, sustainability and inclusivity. She harvests from her own abundant flower garden, works alongside local farmers to source seasonal and organic produce, and implements creative waste reduction and water conservation practices whenever possible.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Loria to discuss the edible and medicinal plant class she took in 2012 while working as a pastry chef. Her curiosity led to combining her two interests and launching a business. Loria shares how she went from making cookies in her kitchen to growing an expanding bakery and catering brand. They discuss the opportunities created by having a niche business, and the national publications that took note early on and her recent experience on Shark Tank.

108. Best of Series- When Reinvention is a Way of Life: Garance Doré

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:00:00 -0000

Garance Doré is the founder of the skincare line Doré, which launched in May 2022. Born in Corsica, Garance grew up dipping in and out of the sea and running wild through nature. She established her career, and creative spirit, in Paris before moving to New York to become internationally recognized for her illustrations, street-style photographs, and writing.

Garance has returned to her French roots and has merged her love of simplicity and nature with a desire to deliver clean, gentle, and effective Made-in-France skin care for everyone. This newest iteration of Doré was born because Garance believes, "life isn’t meant to be spent in front of a mirror."

In this episode, Nada sits with Garance to discuss her journey from fashion influencer and blogger to skincare company founder and writer. Garance holds nothing back and opens up about her struggle with anxiety and depression. From sharing her news on social media to her refusal to be defined by the experience, she is candid and accessible at every turn. Garance also talks about the gift of having a soulful outlet separate from her business and the power of setting boundaries.

Be sure to check out Doré’s website, and sign up for her newsletter. And while you're at it, grab a copy of her style guide meets memoir book, Love Style Life--we're sure you'll love it! Follow on Instagram: @dore, @garancedore.

107. Best of Series- Is Social Media Too Young for Me: Korinna Howie

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 21:34:00 -0000

Korinna Howie is the digital creator behind the Instagram account @isthistooyoungforme. There she shares her love of sustainable fashion, cruelty-free beauty, and stuff that makes her, and consequently us, happy. When a family issue required Korinna’s time and attention, she put her career on hold. Desperate for a creative outlet, she decided to try her hand at social media. Her interest in fashion and beauty and her relaxed and casual approach turned her into everyone's BFF. Her account has become more than a “what clothes to wear and which potions to apply” platform. ITTYFM has become a community of kind and like-minded women looking for connection as much as advice.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Korinna to discuss her unintended role as an influencer. She gets honest about the money she has made, the types of brands she works with, and the 3 hours a day spent answering DMs. With a focus on being more than a curated account on “the Gram”, she shares the one question she always asks herself before posting anything, “What's in it for the person that follows me?” This is the question that drives her and keeps her community coming back for more.

Korinna reminds us to find what gives you joy and make time for those things every day. She also shares her go-to skincare product “Weleda Skin Food.” Follow her on Instagram: @isthistooyoungforme

106. Be Bold in Design and Life: Raili Clasen

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 13:00:00 -0000

Raili CA Design is a testament to the passion and love for eclectic California interior design that former fashion executive Raili Clasen is known for. After a successful career with Quiksilver and Paul Frank, Clasen co-founded the trendy housewares brand Alice Supply Co. Her transition into the interior design business was seamless and catapulted by the press around her first home project.

Raili CA Design is a full-service interior design firm specializing in new construction, complete remodels, and the occasional cool vintage cottage renovation.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Raili to talk about becoming an interior designer in her late 40s and authorship at 60. Raili shares her sales background in the surf world and recalls being constantly drawn to the creatives in that field, sparking an inner desire for design. Later, she and her best friend launched a wildly popular home and tools product line. The PR success of that business opened the door to her first interior design project. Now, at age 60, she leads a business with a boldness and confidence she never had in her earlier years. Raili also shares her top design tips and encourages us to pursue our dreams, no matter our age.

Check out Raili’s website and book Surf Style at Home. She is currently reading The Women by Kristin Hannah. Follow on Instagram: @railiclasen

105. How an Overnight Snack Launched a Mother/Daughter Partnership: Lori Gigantelli

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Lori Gigantelli, a registered dietitian, earned her B.S. from Colorado State University in Nutrition and Food Science and her dietetic internship at St. Paul Ramsey Medical Center in Minnesota. She began her career in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, counseling patients in a large outpatient clinic

During the next 29 years, which included several family relocations, Lori continued to weave projects, volunteerism, and contract work centering around nutrition and wellness into her life, all while raising four children. She led Trim Within™, an adult weight loss program while counseling in a Lipid Clinic. Lori has worked as a coach for the National Dairy Council's Fuel Up to Play 60 program and as a consultant, piloting the Nutrition and Physical Activity Self-Assessment for Childcare (NAP SACC) program. She has provided individual nutritional counseling for weight management and chronic medical conditions and has coached clients to reach their health and wellness goals in clinical and fitness settings.

In this episode, Nada discusses a new business with an old High School friend. Lori tells us about her adventures making chia pudding with her now college-age daughter during the pandemic and how that ultimately led to launching a company together. The concept behind MIXEVE was to deliver an easy-to-prepare chia breakfast and snack. Unlike many of our origin story interviews of women looking back, Lori shares the day-to-day reality of launching a start-up from the trenches. From data-driven decision-making to leaning into her past experiences as a dietitian, Lori has been learning new skills daily to get MIXEVE off the ground and into our homes.

Check out MIXEVE's website for overnight chia pudding and chia oatmeal blend dry mixes. Lori suggests you add All the Broken Places by John Boyne, Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly, The Paris Architect by Charles Belfoure, Leonardo Da Vinci, and The Code Breaker, both by Walter Isaacson, to your bookshelf. Follow on Instagram: @mixeve_overnightchia

104. Knowing Your Pleasure: Gabriella Espinosa

Wed, 29 May 2024 13:00:00 -0000

Gabriella Espinosa is a menopause and sexual wellness coach and host of the podcast “Pleasure in the Pause.” Her work is dedicated to empowering midlife women to own their pleasure, power and purpose.

Gabriella believes menopause is an invitation to get to know ourselves better and upgrade our physical, mental and emotional selves to the best version possible. Her guidance takes women on a journey of self-exploration, trust and knowing. “We do get to the other side wiser, stronger, sexier and more empowered!”

In this episode, Nada sits down with Gabriella to talk about female pleasure! She offers a new way to understand what pleasure means and how to start reclaiming that word for ourselves in midlife. Gabriella’s journey of self-discovery led to a radical shift in her career and ultimately her work as a sexual wellness coach committed to helping us find the courage to meet ourselves anew as sexual beings.

To get started on your own self-discovery, check out Gabriella’s website and journaling prompts. Listen to her podcast Pleasure in the Pause and follow on Instagram @gabriellaespinosa.

103. Do You See What I See: Lisa Haukom

Wed, 22 May 2024 13:00:00 -0000

Many capture moments, but few capture the essence of who you are. Lisa Haukom believes the camera is more than just a tool for social media snapshots. Lisa is a photographer and self-acceptance advocate on a mission to create a global movement. Through her transformative Self-Portrait Method program, workshops, and upcoming book, You Are Golden, she empowers individuals to embrace their authentic selves by confronting vulnerability, sharing their truth, and harnessing the unshakeable bravery to be themselves—all through the powerful lens of self-portraiture.

A dedicated advocate for inclusivity, Lisa’s studio offers free photo sessions to transgender youth, and The Self-Portrait Method is designed to serve people of all communities, identities, and genders. Lisa lives in the Pacific Northwest and Los Angeles with her family and their two rescued border collies.

In this episode, Nada talks with Lisa about The Golden Brand and how her coursework and community help women develop unshakable self-confidence. Lisa started as a brand strategist and quickly found a passion for photography and portrait work, which she now uses to help her clients find their authentic selves. The two discuss Lisa’s process of re-training our brains to see what we actually look like, confronting the masks we try to hide behind, and learning to love ourselves internally and externally.

Check out Lisa’s website for more information on her coursework and upcoming book. And see what she’s reading: The Charisma Myth by Olivia Fox Cabane, The Bombay Cafe Cookbook, and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab. Follow on Instagram: @thegoldenbrandco and @thehouseatgibslanding

102. Building an Empire and Becoming an Advocate: Jennet Chow

Wed, 15 May 2024 13:00:00 -0000

Jennet Chow is the Co-Founder and co-CEO of Evolution Design Lab (EDL) and Jellypop Shoes. She is more than a successful entrepreneur. She's a second-generation Taiwanese-American and a native of Southern California who has dedicated herself to advocating for AANHPI and women-owned businesses. Jennet was named one of Inc. Magazine's 2021 Female Founders 100, and under her leadership, EDL was also awarded Inc. Best in Business Pacific Region in 2023.

From her early days, Jennet demonstrated remarkable resilience and determination. Weekends were spent at swap meets, selling shoes for her family's footwear enterprise, Prima Royale Enterprises. This early exposure to the shoe industry and running a business instilled a strong work ethic in her. While studying Apparel Manufacturing Management at FIDM, she continued to work with her parents, recruiting and growing Prima Royale's design and marketing team from herself to ten people by age 21. Her humble beginnings have driven her to champion women's leadership, serving as a founding LA WIFI Chapter Chair and speaking at events like Women Who Rock alongside Martha Stewart. She remains committed to empowering women, educating youth, and giving back.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Jennet to talk about the early days of her family-run shoe business, which she eventually turned into a shoe empire. The two discuss Jennet's unique career, which started when she was just a child sketching shoe designs for her parents. Jennet looks back on her vast accomplishments and is especially proud of her work as an advocate–for her employees, for her Asian community, and for women in business.

Check out what Jennet is reading: The Tao Self-Confidence by Sheena Yap Chan and her friend's upcoming book Smart, Not Loud by Jessica Chen. You can find more about Jennet's business at Evolution Design Lab and check out her store in L.A. at Jelly Pop Shoes. Follow on Instagram: @jellypopshoes

101. What Happens When Boredom, Authenticity, and Innovation Intersect: Garance Doré and Emily Yeston

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:00:00 -0000

Garance Doré is an internationally celebrated writer, illustrator, media creative, and author of the New York Times bestseller Love Style Life. She is the co-founder and creative director of the made-in-France skincare collection Doré, which she launched with Emily Yeston. Since 2006, Garance has created a unique blend of photos, videos, illustrations, and essays featuring her distinctive perspective, published on her eponymous lifestyle platform. She was the co-recipient of the CFDA Eugenia Sheppard Media Award in 2012 and has been profiled in many international media outlets.

Emily Yeston is the co-founder and CEO of Doré. She and Garance worked closely for five years, building Garance's eponymous platform into a thriving digital media property. In 2016, Emily became Garance's business partner and continued to be instrumental in their media platform with an ever-increasing international audience. In 2020, Emily partnered with Garance to launch Doré to bring clean, gentle, and effective French skincare with a focus on sustainability and inclusivity to everyone.

In this episode, Nada chats with Emily and Garance to discuss everything from building Doré to their business partnership to running a popular lifestyle platform. They go deep, talking about how, after a not-so-silent retreat and a pandemic pause, the duo ventured into the pharmacy skincare space. With Garance's openness and transparency, alongside Emily's intuition and logic, it's no surprise that Doré has found success as an essential, simple, and trusted skincare brand.

Check out Doré’s website. Be sure to add what Emily and Garance are reading to your bookshelf: Shoe Dog by Phil Knight and In Pursuit of Happiness by Stacey Duguid. Listen here to Nada and Garance’s first interview in 2022. Follow on Instagram at: @doré

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100. What You Need to Know About Your Health: Expert Dr. Sharon Malon

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 13:00:00 -0000

Dr. Sharon Malone is a nationally known expert in women’s health and the author of Grown Woman Talk. She is the Chief Medical Advisor at Alloy Women’s Health, a telehealth company that focuses on women over 40. Before joining Alloy, Dr. Malone was a partner at one of the oldest and most successful OB/GYN medical practices in Washington, D.C. She is board-certified by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and certified by the North American Menopause Society as a Certified National Menopause Practitioner. Throughout her professional career, she has been active in advocating for reproductive rights, reducing teen pregnancy, and eliminating health care disparities.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Dr. Sharon Malone (or Dr. Sharon as she prefers) to discuss her book, Grown Women Talk: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Healthy, and her work as CMO with Alloy Women’s Health. Dr. Sharon is setting the record straight, from the history of women’s health research and the importance of self-advocacy to the impact of our genetics and hormone therapy. She dives head first into the history and lack of meaningful research from the medical community and the damage it’s left on women, especially black women in America. Her 30 years as an OB/GYN and her experience as a black woman give her insight into a population that has been grossly underserved. She unpacks the impact and offers solutions. The interview feels like a kitchen table conversation with your big sister, who happens to be a doctor. She does not sugarcoat the facts, but her signature warmth and playful attitude make it easy to consume.

Learn more about Dr. Sharon’s work at myalloy, and do yourself a favor and grab a copy of Grown Women Talk: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Healthy. Follow on Instagram: @smalonemd

99. What Happens When You Notice: Willow Older and Deborah Huber

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 13:00:00 -0000

Willow Older and Deborah Huber are the founders of the Today I Noticed mindfulness practice and authors of Today I Noticed: A Little Book of Mindfulness that Will Change the Way You See the World. They also run Today I Noticed workshops for conferences, retreats, and corporations. Willow is a professional writer and editor, and Deborah has spent her career in creative and management roles in the tech industry. Long-time friends Deborah and Willow love hiking the trails of Marin County and imagining themselves swimming in the chilly SF Bay (but know they never will).

In this episode, Nada sits down with Willow and Deb to talk about the daily practice of noticing; they call this practice a TIN—(Today I Noticed). They describe TINs as small moments of recognition and connection that, over time, can profoundly impact how we view ourselves and those within our community. The duo tells Nada how their friendship stumbled onto this practice and what led them to begin hosting workshops, coaching, and eventually, authorship.

Check out the Today I Noticed website. Willow recommends adding Yellow Face by R. F. Kuang, The Bee Sting by Paul Murray, and The Expectant Detectives by Kat Ailes to your bookshelf. Follow on Instagram: @today.i.noticed

98. How to Live Into the Stories that Inspire You: Expert Dr. Aprilia West

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0000

Dr. Aprilia West brings 20+ years of real-world experience and extensive training as a psychologist, coach, and organizational consultant. Dr. West’s specialized study and understanding of human behavior brings founders, tech entrepreneurs, artists, and entertainment executives her way. In addition, she trains other coaches and therapists worldwide in applying contextual behavioral science in clinical and organizational settings. She is the author of ACT for Your Best Life (2023), What You Feel Is Not All There Is (2021), and coauthor of Acceptance and Commitment Coaching in the Workplace in Positive Psychology in the Workplace (Springer 2021) and The Clinician’s Guide to Emotion Efficacy Therapy (2016).

In this episode, Nada sits down with Aprilia to discuss why she decided to add coaching to her practice as a psychologist. Dr. West shares the many jobs and professional experiences she’s had and the common thread of helping others shape their narratives. Dr. Aprilia gives us an introduction to emotion efficacy training and offers a workshop for all After School members.

Be sure to check out Aprilia’s website, her card deck full of great prompts ACT for Your Best Life, and her book What You Feel Is Not All There Is. She is currently reading Imaginable by Jane McGonigal and Why Fish Don't Exist by Lulu Miller. Follow on Instagram: @drapriliawest

97. How Curiosity Changed the Landscape of Women in Leadership: Expert Sohee Jun, Ph.D

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0000

Sohee Jun is a renowned executive coach working with women leaders at all levels. With a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology and over 20 years of experience in the field, Dr. Jun has dedicated her professional life to understanding the dynamics of workplaces for women and how to empower, enable, and equip women with the mindset, strategies, and behaviors to achieve aligned success. Her work has significantly contributed to leadership development, allowing women to go from good to great. She has worked at world-class organizations such as Warner Media (W.B.), Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL), and Washington Mutual (Chase) and is CEO of her consulting firm, S.J. Consulting. Her newest book: “The Inner Game: Secrets of High-Achieving Women For Navigating Work, Life, and Mindset” released in March 2024, explores the profound insights, wisdom, and actions that have been instrumental in empowering high-achieving and successful women in their career journey.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Sohee to talk about her career as a leadership coach in the corporate space. Her curiosity and passion for deep, intentional listening have made her a much sought-after expert in her field. She is committed to helping her clients find their inner spark and encourages them to integrate their brains and hearts to create positive, forward growth. Sohee also shares her newest book and describes it as an invitation to feel connected, seen, and valued. The book is filled with stories of women sharing their hard-won wisdom and offering it up for your benefit.

Be sure to read Sohee’s new book, The Inner Game. She is reading The Greatness Mindset by Lewis Howes and listening on Audible to Manifest In Action by Roxie Nafousi. Check out her website for more information. Follow on Instagram: @soheejun_phd

Be sure to read Sohee’s new book, The Inner Game, available March 5th. She is currently reading The Greatness Mindset by Lewis Howes and listening on Audible to Manifest In Action by Roxie Nafousi. Check out her website for more information. Follow on Instagram: @soheejun_phd

96. Why Investing in Yourself First Breeds Confidence Later: Aviva Black

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0000

Before Aviva Black launched her current venture, she was a history teacher, vice Principal, non-profit director, and yoga teacher. The throughline in all her work has been story-telling, so it was no surprise when she decided to launch Family Love Letters in 2018. Aviva works one-on-one with individuals and families today, documenting and sharing their cherished memories. She also presents to groups nationwide, discussing the importance of telling and preserving our stories.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Aviva to hear how a found letter from her father changed her trajectory and how a partnership and passion project turned into a solo business. She generously lets us into the hardships of partnering, offering great advice to consider before choosing a partner. She also shares how she launched with the help of a business coach and an investment in herself and urges us to start now–from wherever we are. Just start!

Check out the Family Love Letters website. You can find more about Monica Shah’s business coaching at the Revenue Breakthrough website. The books that Aviva is currently reading are Who Not How by Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan and Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. Follow on Instagram: @avivayblack

95. How to Choose the Right Partner for New Venture: Lisa Hickey & Jen Menchaca

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0000

Lisa Hickey & Jen Menchaca are two seasoned female veterans in contemporary fashion. They are longtime friends and colleagues and used their combined experience in sales, marketing, and branding to create the perfect collection of elevated basics for the market. The two love t-shirts and have always wanted to start a t-shirt line. Together, they identified a hole in the market for t-shirts in the better contemporary space. They noticed for a lot of brands, the t-shirt is an afterthought. From the beginning, Perfect White Tee listened to their customers by starting with the three classic styles they knew their customers wanted and needed.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Lisa and Jen to discuss their partnership and how it turned into a sweet friendship over the years. The two offer advice on what to look for in a business partner and share the challenges they faced before launching The Perfect White Tee.

Check out the Perfect White Tee website. Lisa is reading The Everyday Hero Manifesto by Robin Sharma, and Jen recommends listening to the Smartless Podcast. Follow on Instagram: @perfectwhitetee

94. How Burning Out and Falling in Love Led to a Dream Realized: Michele Gough Baril

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 08:06:00 -0000

Michele Gough Baril was burned out after two decades in the beauty industry. She left Los Angeles with her horse Romeo and headed north to Sonoma County to live with a herd of free-roaming horses. Being in nature provided a sanctuary of self-care that transformed her life. It allowed her to ask herself, "What's essential?"

In this episode, Nada sits down with Michele, who takes us on her journey from being a high-level marketing executive at a major cosmetic brand and ultimately reaching beauty industry burnout to the founder of a successful skincare brand. She shares how two great loves in her life, Iris (her mother) and Romeo, gave her the strength to take a chance on herself and her dream. Michele details how her path of self-discovery and re-connection to nature helped her form her company's ethos and establish a new life for herself. And the two discuss their shared goal of slowing down this new year.

Iris & Romeo tinted skincare products can be purchased at their website, Sephora, Credo, and Goop. Michele recommends adding Leaning Out by Tara Henley to your bookshelf. Follow on Instagram: @irisandromeo

93. The Three Pillars of Thriving: Rev. Dr. Pamela King

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 14:00:00 -0000

Rev. Dr. Pamela (Pam) King hosts With & For, a podcast that explores the depths of psychological science and spiritual wisdom. The podcast offers practical guidance toward spiritual health, wholeness, and thriving. She is also the Executive Director of the Thrive Center and the Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science in the School of Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary. Dr. King co-authored The Reciprocating Self: Human Development in Theological Perspective and Thriving with Stone Age Minds and is co-editor of The Handbook of Spiritual Development in Childhood and Adolescence.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Dr. King to discuss her work at the THRIVE Center, where the science of psychology and the practice of spirituality collide. Pam desires to catalyze a movement of human thriving through research and resource development. To help us get there, she explains the three pillars of thriving and how they get reassessed in mid-life.

Be sure to tune in to With and For, Pam's new podcast. You can also learn more about her work at the Thrive Center. Pam is reading Open and Unafraid by David Taylor and The Strength That Remains by Tracy Kidder. She says the SBLA facial and eye wands are her skincare must-haves. Follow on Instagram: @DrPamKing, @pamebstyneking

92. It Takes Two to Reinvent: Dana Hilmer and Wendy Perrotti

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:00:00 -0000

Midlife Reinvention Coaches Dana Hilmer and Wendy Perrotti are the Co-Creators of Camp Reinvention™, a transformational coaching company dedicated to one thing: helping women create a second half of life that they love. Their flagship 5-Star program is life-changing and has proven to help hundreds of women elevate their happiness and create their next act with confidence, excitement, and peace of mind. Are you ready for a change? It just might be your time to go to Camp.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Dana and Wendy to talk about their entrepreneurial partnership as the founders of Camp Reinvention. After years of solo careers, the two teamed up to help women rediscover and reinvent what life can look like in the middle third. Relying on one another's unique strengths while always remaining flexible, the two have taken their camp experience to the digital world, reaching more and more women each year.

You can learn more about Camp Reinvention and register for the next session. Be sure to check out what they are each reading: Determined by Robert Sapolsky and A Healthy State of Panic by Farnoosh Torabi.

Follow on Instagram: @campreinvention

91. Best of Podcast Series: How to Stay True to Your Brand One Cookie at a Time with Courtney Cowan

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Courtney Cowan is the Founder and CEO of Milk Jar Cookies, a Los Angeles based cookie shop selling small-batch handmade classic and adventurous cookies.

Courtney has been baking cookies since she was a child, and this hobby continued to give her joy into her adult life. She would often bring cookies to work, but her co-workers had no idea they weren’t from a bakery and that Courtney herself had made them. Soon, she began selling cookies online as a side hustle. Although Courtney enjoyed her job in television, her dream shifted when she considered a future in cookies.

In this episode, Courtney shares what it was like to transition a seven-year side hustle into a re-branded brick-and-mortar shop and online business. Since Milk Jar Cookies opened five years ago, she has seen her sales consistently grow month after month. Courtney generously details how she has handled quality control, a growing team, and running her brick-and-mortar shop during times of growth and expansion.

Courtney offers her social media tips to engage both loyal and new customers. She also explains how a brick-and-mortar shop and an online business can complement each other to convert sales. By the end of this episode, you’ll be logging onto Milk Jar Cookies to order your very own batch of deliciousness!

You can follow Courtney at @milkjarcookies on Instagram. If you are interested in tasting these yummy cookies, go to www.milkjarcookies.com and order some today!

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90. Best of Podcast Series: How A Health Scare Ignited A Healthier Living Brand with Mareya Ibrahim

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Mareya Ibrahim is the founder and CEO of Grow Green Industries, Inc., an eco-solutions company focusing on producing food safety and shelf life. Grow Green Industries has created the Eat Cleaner product line, which removes 99.99% of wax, pesticide, and agricultural/handling residue that can carry bacteria from fresh produce.

Although Mareya was in the food industry as a holistic nutritionist and trained chef, she didn’t see the need for the Eat Cleaner products until her father was diagnosed with cancer and was told to stay away from fresh produce. Mareya joined forces with her scientist father to create a solution that would allow him to eat produce and not be afraid of contracting foodborne illnesses.

In this episode, Mareya shares how it felt to work her “second shift” building Grow Green Industries while maintaining a full-time marketing job and being a single mother. She also advises on the essential first steps to take when you are looking to patent a product.

Mareya and her work is an example of how the passion for solving one issue can end up being the catalyst for so many others. She also discusses the ins and outs of offering an affiliate program to her customers and how "show & tell" is the best model to educate and market.

There is no doubt; she is fueled by a fire to provide products that make food safer to eat, last longer, and curb food waste!

Follow Mareya at @eatcleaner on Instagram and Facebook. If you are interested in checking out the Eat Cleaner products, meal plans, and other helpful resources, go to www.eatcleaner.com.

89. Best of Podcast Series: How Pimple Popping Launched A Skin Care Business with Dr. Sandra Lee

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Dr. Sandra Lee is a board-certified Dermatologist and social media sensation. In response to her enormous fan base, Dr. Pimple Popper, as she has come to be known as, has turned her focus to developing products and content to give her YouTube fans more of what they came for. Her skincare line, SLMD, and her blog, The Pretty Pimple, both provide answers to various skincare needs and questions.

After being fascinated by an Instagram influencer, Dr. Sandra Lee decided to share videos of her daily work and soon found a community of people who are fascinated, obsessed, comforted and even appalled by her pimple-popping videos.

In this episode, Dr. Lee shares how she parlayed her internet success into multiple revenue streams. She’s honest and transparent about trying to balance various platforms while maintaining her dermatology practice and offers advice on delegating, letting go of control and differentiating yourself.

Follow Dr. Sandra Lee at @drpimplepopper and @slmdskincare on Instagram. You can find out more about Dr. Sandra Lee, her skincare line and watch some pimple-popping videos at www.slmdskincare.com and www.drpimplepopper.com.

88. Best of Podcast Series: From Cancer Diagnoses to Launching a Deodorant Brand with Ira Green

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Ira Green is the Founder and CEO of Freedom Deodorant, a natural deodorant company. Within one year, three of Ira’s friends were diagnosed with breast cancer. After hearing about the risks associated with antiperspirant, she took matters into her own hands and began researching natural deodorants.

In this episode, Ira shares how she went from a successful financial career to a product entrepreneur. Fueled by her passion to find an effective natural deodorant, Ira developed a formula that ultimately led to the launch of Freedom. From perfecting her deodorant recipe to identifying distribution gaps and building public awareness, Ira has learned a thing or two from starting this “Freedom journey.”

Ready to scale her business, Ira opens up about the humbling process of raising capital, especially as a woman. She shares her trial and error process in effectively using Freedom’s social media platforms and has great advice about trusting your intuition as opposed to outside voices.

Follow Ira at @freedomdeodorant on Facebook and Instagram. You can find out more about the Freedom products by going to www.freedomdeodorant.com.

87. The Diet-Free Way to Improve Your Health: Expert Dr. Efrat LaMandre

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Dr. Efrat (Dr. E) is a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with a Ph.D. in Integrative Medicine. After her wife was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, they discovered that functional medicine was the answer to her symptoms. Dr. E realized there was so much more to medicine than her traditional education taught her. She decided to pursue a degree in Functional Medicine, eventually earning her Ph.D. in Integrative Medicine.

“I took my years of knowledge in Conventional Medicine as a Family Nurse Practitioner and my experience with Functional Medicine and merged them to create The KNEW Method. This method is designed to empower patients to realize their symptoms are Not in Their Head and give them the roadmap needed to get their health back on track.”

In this episode, Nada sits down with Dr. E to discuss the KNEW Method and the factors that can contribute to failing health in midlife. She shares her top three recommendations for improving our health and even posits that there are some effects of aging can be prevented.

Check out Dr. E on her website and YouTube channel. And, be sure to get a copy of her book, It’s Not In Your Head. Follow on Instagram: @theknewmethod

86. Finding Your Voice: Dr. Sarah Milken

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Dr. Sarah Milken is the creator and host of the midlife podcast “The Flexible Neurotic.” Her podcast is dedicated to “inspiring and normalizing midlife sh*t and personal growth.” As a 48-year-old woman on this journey, Sarah encourages women to take small steps towards self-reinvention. As Dr. Milken sees it, it’s not a midlife crisis; it’s a midlife remix.

Sarah was new to the podcast scene and a “social media virgin” only three years ago. She quickly grew her listener base, has been ranked in the top 1% of podcasts, and has amassed 52k Instagram followers. She has created a dedicated and engaged community of midlife women seeking answers in the “midlife self-expansion journey.” Prior to beginning this podcast, Sarah received her PhD in Educational Psychology at the University of Southern California and taught in the graduate school of education at USC. Sarah has served on several philanthropic boards and a Los Angeles private school. After taking time off to raise her two children (now teens), she dusted off her Ph.D. and decided to recreate herself by capitalizing on all of her strengths; hence, the Flexible Neurotic Podcast was born.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Sarah to discuss what it means to find your own voice in this middle third of life. Sarah shares the tension that comes from identifying yourself with a role or a job and how she instead identifies as a self-expander. Sarah and Nada discuss podcasting, motherhood, midlife, “golden shit shovels,” and the difficult times humanity is currently facing.

Check out Sarah’s podcast, The Flexible Neurotic. Follow on Instagram: @theflexibleneurotic

85. Accepting Your Own Challenge: Julie Gordon White

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 14:00:00 -0000

At 55, Julie Gordon White decided to lose her menopause belly fat, become as healthy as possible, and get control of her sweet and salty cravings. Through trial and error, she started making energy bars to keep cravings from sabotaging her effort. Her creation yielded a satisfying snack and resulted in Julie losing 10 pounds, having less brain fog, less fatigue, and feeling ten times better overall! In August 2020, Julie and a mostly menopausal team of experts turned her plant-based recipe into a delicious, all-natural, gluten-free energy bar with powerful ingredients to support female nutrition during menopause. Her MenoWell bars energize women and empower them on their menopausal journey.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Julie to discuss their parallel paths in the entrepreneurial and midlife spaces. Julie shares how she always told her coaching clients not to pursue product-based ventures because the margins are small. Ignoring her own advice, she took on the challenge and created the first-ever functional food formulated for women in the stages of menopause.

Check out MenoWell’s website and stock up on four flavors of Julie's bars. Julie recommends adding 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy to your bookshelf. Follow on Instagram: @mymenowell

84. Why Belonging Matters: Expert Ritu Bhasin

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Ritu Bhasin is an empowerment coach, speaker, justice advocate, and author. Her mission is to help create a world where all belong.

Born in Toronto, Canada to Sikh Punjabi immigrant parents, Ritu experienced the constant sting of racist bullying and struggled with cultural tension around her own identity. She carried her insecurities and the pressure to conform into her work life, first as a lawyer and then as an HR leader at a global law firm. Looking to heal and transform her life, she left her corporate job, launched her global DEI consulting firm, became a yoga and mindfulness teacher, studied trauma and wellness healing practices, wrote the bestselling book The Authenticity Principle, and dedicated her life to empowering others. In 2023, Ritu wrote the award-winning book We’ve Got This: Unlocking the Beauty of Belonging.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Ritu to talk about how she took the trauma of racist bullying and transformed it into a thriving DEI consultancy teaching clients about the impact of belonging. Ritu outlines three pillars to unlock the importance of belonging to ourselves and each other. Additionally, she offers her insight into our need for community, self-care, and tapping into our core wisdom.

Be sure to check out Ritu Bhasin’s website, as well as her books We’ve Got This and The Authenticity Principle. You can also follow her and her viral 81-year-old father on Instagram: @ritu_bhasin.

83. Managing a Full-Time Career While Launching on the Side: Elizabeth Hall

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Elizabeth Hall is the founder of Eeze Natural Health. Her pioneering spirit led to the launch of Travel-eeze, an innovative product designed to alleviate constipation discomforts. Motivated by her health struggles, Elizabeth was committed to finding a solution to overcome challenges stemming from a complex medical history.

Beyond her entrepreneurial endeavors, Elizabeth runs a residential real estate business and hosts the educational podcast ‘Gusty Babe’ where she shares empowering stories of hope and resilience. Her passion for wellness and property seamlessly converges as she blends her dedication to natural health solutions with a profound understanding of the real estate landscape.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Elizabeth to look behind the curtain to understand the process of creating a natural supplement. Once word got out about the concoction she whipped up in her kitchen to combat her health struggles, all her friends began requesting her home remedy before heading out on vacation. Elizabeth shares how she juggles her two careers and dives into the importance of branding, especially around an awkward topic like constipation.

Check out Eeze Natural Health’s website and Elizabeth’s podcast The Gusty Babe. If you would like to take Elizabeth up on her kind offer, you can contact her at liz@eezenaturalhealth.com. To connect with Erika Brechtel about your branding needs, check out Erika’s Instagram. Elizabeth recommends adding My Father Knew the Secret by Brian Proctor and Build the Life You Want by Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey to your bookshelf. Follow on Instagram: @eezenaturalhealth

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82. Paying Attention to Your Inner Voice: Vicki Regan Stauber

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Vicki Regan Stauber spent 12 years in Marketing and Business Development roles before earning her MBA at Northwestern University. After years in corporate roles, she turned her attention to a long-held interest in fashion. During her tenure in fashion she founded Sway Jewelry in 2001 and then took on a role as a creative director/buyer at a high-end luxury retailer. Years later, Vicki returned to Northwestern to work in Admissions and special projects at the Kellogg Graduate School of Management. During her time there, she supported the work of Sally Blount in her white paper “Getting More Women into the C-Suite Means Keeping Them in the Talent Pipeline.”

The disruption of the pandemic returned her to the ever-present reflection: “What do I love to do? What am I good at? Designing, Styling, Discovering, Curating, and Sharing.” These questions and answers led her back to her love of fashion, this time with a slight name change, Sway Into It.

When not designing jewelry, mining fashion sites, hunting for an elusive pair of shoes in her size, or styling & personal shopping, she enjoys Pilates, walks in the Botanic Gardens, art, travel, and visiting her kids - one on the West Coast, one on the East Coast.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Vicki to discuss why she returned to her jewelry business, why it took her so long to get into fashion in the first place and what she would do differently in her career. Vicki shares the importance of zigging and zagging and eventually seeing the dots connect to provide a foundation for the work we want to do.

Check out swayintoit.com. Vicki recommends adding The Nigerwife by Venessa Walters to your bookshelf. And be sure to read Sally Blount’s white paper, “Getting More Women into the C-Suite Means Keeping Them in the Talent Pipeline.” Follow on Instagram: @swayintoit

81. When Personal Circumstances Lead to a Career Leap: Catriona Waters

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Catriona Waters (pronounced Catreena--it's a Scottish) grew up in London and attended college in Sheffield, earning a bachelor's degree in Business Studies and French. From there, she enjoyed many years as a successful marketing and public relations executive working with major brands.

After moving to California 20 years ago with her family, she started her second career as a therapist. She earned her Master's in marriage and family therapy from Pacific Oaks College and trained at the Family Services Agency of Burbank. She has been practicing as a therapist for over eight years. Catriona specializes in treating anxiety, panic, depression, and trauma.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Catriona to discuss the impact of returning to school and starting a new career in midlife. Catriona gives us a glimpse of her therapy practice and what led her to focus on patients with anxiety and depression. She also gives us some great tips for leaving work at work and using our senses to ground ourselves.

Check out Catriona's website. She recommends adding The Marriage Portrait and Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrel and Bring Up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel to your bookshelf.

80. How to Tell Your Story: Expert Katie Quesada

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Katie is deeply passionate about the art of storytelling. She aims to help people and companies craft their stories concisely and compellingly. Katie left a career, launched a new business, and moved into a 180 sq ft home with her husband and baby girl, giving her the freedom to redirect her story. Katie's work as a storytelling coach has allowed her to lead workshops and keynotes for incredible global organizations like United Healthcare, Zillow, and Optum.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Katie to learn more about what compelled her to shift careers. She begins by sharing the moment she knew she needed to be in the storytelling business. She expands on what a story can be and how the best stories happen around a table. Katie offers practical advice on crafting our story and finding the balance between being the face of a brand and being a business owner who connects with the brand's audience.

Check out Katie's website and the Comeback Summit she collaborated on with the Mom Project. She recommends reading Dr. Thema Bryant's books and adding The Art Of Gathering by Priya Parker and Hero on a Mission by Donald Miller to your bookshelf. Follow on Instagram: @katiequesada

79. The Realities of Self Publishing: Erin Gordon

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -0000

A former lawyer and legal affairs journalist, Erin Gordon writes book club novels that stay with you long after you’ve read the final page. Erin also writes breezy contemporary romance novels under the pen name Jenna Starly. The former attorney lives in San Francisco with her family and loves yoga, knitting, reading, and spending time in Lake Tahoe.

We’ve heard many women say that they have a book inside them, so we called on an expert to walk us through the process. Nada sat down with Erin to discuss her journey to becoming a self-published author. Erin tells us about her books and the realities of the publishing world. She also introduces the idea that you can write books with community and book clubs in mind. Erin explains why she uses a pen name to explore different writing styles and reach a larger audience.

Check out Erin’s websites: Erin Gordon for the books written under her name and Jenna Starly for the books written under her pen name. Erin recommends adding Rogue Justice: A Thriller Book by Stacey Abrams and Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See to your bookshelf. If you want to read Erin’s all-time favorite books, her complete list is on her About page. Follow on Instagram: @ErinGordonSF

78. How to Edit Your Life to Make Room for Living: Zanna Roberts Rassi

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Zanna Roberts Rassi is a New York-based, award-winning fashion and beauty journalist, stylist, television host, and co-founder of Milk Makeup. She is currently the Fashion-Editor-at-Large for Marie Claire, E! News fashion correspondent, NBC Today Show fashion contributor, and Target Stylist.

Rassi interviews A-list celebs and is part of the E! Live from the Red Carpet team covering the Oscars, Golden Globes, and Emmy Awards. Her charismatic on-camera presence has made her a sought-after mentor, judge, stylist, and host on such properties as Project Runway All Stars, Glam Masters, E!’s Just 1 Thing, and her mini-series, Commuter Beauty and W2W.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Zanna to talk about the multiple hats she has worn throughout her career. Zanna shares how her many roles each fulfilled a different aspect of who she is. She always took any opportunity that came her way. But now that she has entered her middle third, she is learning to edit, prioritizing her family and the people she wants to work with.

Be sure to check out Milk’s website. Zanna recommends adding a pop of red to your fall looks! She is currently reading Essentialism by Greg McKeown, Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid, Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler. Follow on Instagram: @zannarassi

77. Seeking Cultural Clarity and Finding Personal Freedom: Elise Loehnen

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -0000

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76. How to get Unstuck in Work and in Life: Expert Lia Garvin

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Lia Garvin is the bestselling author of Unstuck, TEDx speaker, host of the top podcast Managing Made Simple. Lia is also a consultant with experience leading team operations across Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Bank of America. As the Founder of The Workplace Reframe business consulting firm, Lia uses the lens of “disruption without destruction” to equip innovative organizations of any size and industry with the tools to cultivate inclusive, motivated, high-performing teams resulting in higher retention, more efficiency, and better business results. She is a sought-after expert and is featured across Inc, FastCompany, ABC News, CNN Business, US News & World Report, HBR, Yahoo, and TV News.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Lia to dispel the myths that are holding us back. A myth Lia personally had to get unstuck from is: “I'm not a good public speaker.” First, she set a goal to one day give a TEDx talk. It was not until she got an expert involved and changed her approach that she was able to conquer this myth and achieve her goal. Throughout this episode, you will hear Lia encourage us to change our approach, get an expert or coach involved, and acknowledge the transferable skills we already have that will help us get, you guessed it, unstuck.

Be sure to check out Lia Garvin’s website. And, add her book Unstuck to your bookshelf and her podcast Managing Made Simple to your podcast playlist. Follow on Instagram: @lia.garvin.

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75. First Heal, Then Teach: Zee Clarke

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Zee Clarke, author of Black People Breathe, has spent over 20 years leading teams at Fortune 500 companies and tech startups in Silicon Valley. After experiencing several challenges in the workplace, from microaggressions from colleagues to disparate treatment around salary and promotions, she pursued extensive mindfulness training in India to help her manage these challenges.

As the Founder of Reclaiming Flow LLC, Clarke leverages her toolkit of meditation, breathwork, and yoga to teach others how mindfulness and breathwork can improve their well-being despite any challenges that race or gender might present. Zee leads transformative workshops for BIPOC employees on microaggressions, imposter syndrome, and Black fatigue at Google, Visa, AMC Networks, and more.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Zee to discover how she went from needing to heal from her corporate experience as a black woman to teaching mindfulness and breathwork to BIPOC in corporate America. Zee opens up about her experiences and how they continue to inform her work to help others heal.

From the importance of knowing your audience to the simple but effective box breathing technique, this episode is a must-listen.

Be sure to check out Zee Clarke’s website. In addition to her book Black People Breathe, Zee recommends The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz to your bookshelf. Follow on Instagram: @zeeclarkebreathes.

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74. One Fitness Program Does Not Fit All: Michele Canon

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Michele Canon is a certified personal trainer, fitness nutritionist and behavioral change specialist. She is the owner of Michele Canon Fitness & Nutrition. Additionally, Michele is the creator of the Strong not Skinny 5-Day Metabolic Reset and the MCFIT Midlife Academy, and has her own line of delicious whey protein powders.

Canon is a 48-year-old single mom to an 18-year-old son and a four-year-old golden retriever. She has made a living coaching women from all stages of life to become the strongest, healthiest and most confident version of themselves. She focuses on body composition and lifestyle enhancement for women over 35 in perimenopause or menopause.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Michele to discuss how one size does not fit all with regard to midlife health, fitness, and nutrition. Michele gets personal and shares how she finally felt ready and equipped to launch her business in her 40s. She is honest about her struggles and celebrates her wins.

Be sure to check out Michele Canon Fitness & Nutrition’s website. Michele loves a good murder mystery and recommends adding The Last Thing He Told by Laura Dave to your bookshelf. Follow on Instagram: @michele_canon_fit

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73. Educating Ourselves on Hormone Replacement Therapy: Expert Monica Molenar

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Monica Molenaar is a serial entrepreneur and an advocate for frank talk and common sense solutions around women’s health and wellness. At the age of 40, Monica tested positive for the BRCA gene and elected to remove her ovaries prophylactically to reduce her risk of breast and ovarian cancers, thereby ending her natural production of estrogen and sending her into surgical menopause overnight. This began a multi-year journey trying to make sense of all the misinformation and lack of clarity around this phase of life. It was only after starting to supplement with estrogen and progesterone that Monica found relief from the menopausal symptoms affecting her quality of life and was able to get back to work. She was inspired to start Alloy to make sure that other women entering menopause would have an easier time than she did, accessing credible information, effective and safe solutions, and a supportive community.

Monica is a graduate of the Stanford University Graduate School of Business. A lifelong New Yorker, she now resides in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, with her husband, two teenage sons, and an Australian labradoodle.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Monica to discuss hormone replacement therapy. Monica shares how her own journey with menopause lead her to launch Alloy. She saw the disconnect between the knowledge doctors had about this phase in life and the women coming to them with common perimenopause and menopause symptoms like heart palpitations, increased anxiety, trouble sleeping, painful sex, and more. She outlines why hormone replacement therapy stopped being the go-to treatment and why it is so beneficial for women to look into.

Be sure to check out Alloy’s website and YouTube Channel. Follow on Instagram: @myalloy

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72. How to Delegate Your Vision for Success: Kaye Popofsky Kramer

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Kaye Popofsky Kramer is an experienced founder, entrepreneur, and senior executive with a proven track record of delivering mission-critical results and a passion for growing organizations and generating business opportunities. Kaye is a certified career coach with a history of working in the non-profit organization management industry, in strategic partnerships, and as a business advisor. She is skilled in management, leadership, strategic planning, business development, and coaching. She is a strong business professional and graduated from Tufts University.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Kaye to discuss her current role with Step Up and how she has successfully delegated the CEO role to others while staying involved as the founder. She gives us the hard truths about running a non-profit and why you might want to consider working for an organization where you can add your skills instead of starting from scratch. She also opens up about her search for what's next and how she is still searching for what's next.

Be sure to check out Step Up's website. There are many ways to get involved under the Support menu, including becoming a donor, mentor, partner, or a VISTA. Kaye recommends adding The Latecomer by Jean Hanff Korelitz and Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver to your bookshelf. Follow on Instagram: @stepupwomensnetwork

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71. Introducing Liberty Road’s New Editorial Director and Fellow Dreamer: Stacey Lindsay

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Stacey Lindsay is a journalist and writer who has spent her career interviewing global thought leaders. She is the consulting senior editor and editorial director of various digital publications—two of note: Liberty Road and Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper.

Stacey has ghostwritten two books and is writing the first under her name, which The Open Field, an imprint of Penguin Random House, will publish. She was a longtime editor at goop, where she was instrumental in building new editorial franchises, including Game Changers and The Good Samaritan, that focused on women evolving humanity. Prior to goop, Stacey served as an evening TV news anchor and reporter in the Four State region, where she dived deep into the veteran healthcare crisis, the plight of local factory workers, the rising cost of food, and more. Her Sunday newscast received some of the highest ratings in the region.

She also worked with the late and legendary James Caan as his associate producer and right hand. She began her career in New York City working for Magnolia Pictures. Stacey has a B.A. in media studies from Emerson College and an M.A. in journalism from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She lives in San Francisco.

In this episode, Nada sits with Stacey to discuss her vision for Liberty Road’s online editorial, launching on August 3rd. In addition, she shares her windy journey to online content, including what led her to the midlife space and eventually to meeting Nada. We are excited about this next chapter for Liberty Road and how Stacey will help expand the dialogue about and with women in the middle third of life.

Check out Stacey’s articles on Garance Doré and Dawn Barton live on our website. In the article, Garance offers wisdom on her path, running a media platform, closing her business, why she loves writing, and ultimately founding her new skincare line. Dawn is the self-proclaimed joyologist, who dedicates her time to helping women "redefine the mighty second half" of life, she says these are the things we really need to be open about with each other in midlife. Stacey recommends adding a collection of titles to your bookshelf, including All the Gold Stars by Rainesford Stauffer, On Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen, and The Golden Spruce by John Vaillant! Follow on Instagram: @staceylindsay

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70. Best of Podcast Series: How to Infuse Your Life Philosophy into Your Brand with Amy Tan

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Amy Tan is a hand-lettering enthusiast turned Founder of Amy Tangerine, a brand committed to providing creatives with the tools and space to see the bright, shiny side of life. Whether you follow her on IG, watch her on YouTube, or read her book Craft A Life You Love, it’s clear that Amy is on a mission to impact the world with her positive message. In this podcast, Amy shares how she went from stylist to fashion designer to product designer and even teacher.

We loved sitting down with the sunny personality that is Amy Tan, not only because her smiles and energy are infectious but because she is serious about creativity in a way most of us have never experienced before. She’s a lesson in what it looks like to pay attention and pivot when necessary. One of the best things about our time with Amy, aside from her mom's homemade egg rolls, is how she details what she did to get to where she is. If you’re looking to pivot or trying to understand how to integrate multiple platforms to create your brand, this one's for you.

Follow Amy at @amytangerine on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Be sure to check out Amy’s products, blog, and workshops at amytangerine.com.

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69. Best of Podcast Series: Is Your Business Actually Making Any Money with Marley Majcher

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Marley is the Founder and CEO of The Party Goddess!, a nationally acclaimed full-service event planning and catering company. In this episode, Marley opens up about how hitting rock bottom allowed her to imagine what her next venture could be--a full-service catering and event planning company that accomplishes fabulous, quirky, and memorable events. Armed with the successes and failures from her last venture, she sought out a way to differentiate herself in a saturated event planning industry. Her solution was to become a celebrity event and party planner! You’ll quickly learn that when Marley sets a goal, she accomplishes it.

In addition to being a celebrity event and party planner, Marley has added author, tv contributor, and author of "But Are You Making Any Money?” to solve her own need to see beyond her revenue goals and to achieve profit goals necessary to be a success in her own business. She gives sound financial advice for an entrepreneur at any stage.

Please follow Marley and The Party Goddess! team at @thepartygoddess on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube, Tumblr, and LinkedIn. Be sure to check out The Party Goddess! services at thepartygoddess.com. You can also check out Marley’s book "But Are You Making Any Money?” at theprofitgoddess.com.

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68. Best of Podcast Series: How One Woman’s Business Was Built To Celebrate Her Heritage with Carmen Ruiz de Huidobro

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Carmen Ruiz de Huidobro is the Founder of ESPAÑOLITA, a platform that highlights all things great about Spanish culture and artisans. Whether it's ESPAÑOLITA’s curated trips to Majorca, her Spanish inspired dinners or sharing products and stories of native artisans, Carmen is committed to making sure you fall in love with her home country.

In this episode, Carmen shares how her entrepreneurial journey was birthed out of passion. Her Spanish heritage has been a source of inspiration. From being a Production Assistant and art directing films to interior design and running a catering and floral business, the through line has always been her Spanish roots.

Follow Carmen at @espanolita_net on Instagram. You can find out more about ESPAÑOLITA and ESPAÑOLITA trips by going to www.espanolita.net.

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67. Best of Podcast Series: How to Create Community with Gina Pell and Amy Parker

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Gina Pell and Amy Parker are the Chief Content and Chief Executive Officers of THE WHAT. list, a weekly newsletter and community, connecting women to WHAT matters to them.

In this episode, Amy and Gina share how they are business partners who “can’t quit each other!” With 18 years and three ventures, they have weathered the entrepreneurial storm together. After navigating the dot com boom, the 2008 recession, running a lifestyle website, and the dramatic changes in online advertising, Gina and Amy have learned the importance of iteration and pivoting. Each of these lessons, and a little bit of life, have led to the launch of their 3rd business, THE WHAT. list.

THE WHAT. list has created a thriving online community of women through curated content around Amy and Gina’s discoveries of products, services and experiences.

Side note: Nada also uncovers exactly what Gina meant when she coined “Perennial”.

You can find out more about THE WHAT at http://www.thewhatlist.com.

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66. Best of Podcast Series: Celebrating the launch of Liberty’s Editorial Journal with Clare Vivier, Emily Current and Meritt Elliott

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 13:00:00 -0000

In this special episode, Nada celebrates the launch of LIBERTY’s Editorial Journal by interviewing female founders Clare Vivier of Clare V., and Emily Current and Meritt Elliott of THE GREAT.

In this panel discussion, Clare shares how she identified a gap in the handbag market when she was looking for a stylish laptop case. Her made in LA designs launched a lifestyle brand known for its classic style and quality as much as its playful French sensibility. We know you’ll enjoy Clare’s down-to-earth and accessible nature--she’s a breath of fresh air.

Emily and Meritt join the conversation by letting us in on their decades-long partnership. Launching multiple brands, these friends share the secret to their partnership and their business success. Whether they are playing the role of stylists, denim and home decor designers or retail executives of THE GREAT, this creative duo is honest and transparent about how they have built the businesses through highs and lows.

Please follow Clare at @clarevivier and @shopclarev on Instagram and check out www.clarev.com. You can also follow Emily and Meritt at @thisisthegreat_ and @emilyandmeritt on Instagram and at www.thisisgreat.com.

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65. How to Transform Your Social Media Feed to Serve Your Audience and Your Bottomline: Expert Shannon McKinstrie

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Shannon McKinstrie, the founder of Boutique Social, is a social media strategist for business owners who want meaningful results through organic + proven social media strategies. She is a wife, mom, Target junkie, oat milk latte fanatic, cheap wine connoisseur, and co-founder of The Social Squad Society.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Shannon to discuss all things Instagram. Shannon highlights the differences between feeds, reels, and stories and how to create result-worthy content specific to each platform. She explains how outdated marketing tools no longer serve us and how the amount of information we are exposed to has changed how we talk to and connect with our target customers. Shannon reminds us that social media is, first and foremost, a tool for connection. Shannon says, "The more fun you have with it, the more you will attract your people."

Be sure to check out Shannon McKinstrie’s website. And she suggests you check out her client Katie’s Instagram reels for inspiration @theweightloss.nutritionist. Follow on Instagram: @shannonmckinstrie

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64. How to Create a Culture of Intention in Business and Life: Sophia Demirtas

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Sophia Demirtas is the Haitian-born designer of the womenswear label Fanm Mon. The line of made-to-order dresses and knitwear is produced in Fanm Mon's atelier in Fethiye, Turkey, and celebrates the bounty of nature through a vibrant color palette and hand-stitched embroidery.

Sophia moved to New York City from Haiti as a young woman, where she earned a Masters in Social Work and spent several years serving as the director of a homeless shelter in Manhattan. She always used fashion as a form of self-expression. After moving to Turkey with her husband and two young boys, Sophia struggled to find dresses that felt effortless and easy to wear in thoughtfully-made feminine silhouettes. She started to design and sew her collection, and after success selling online, she expanded her operation to her now cut-on-demand line.

"Fanm Mon" refers to a woman who is one with nature - one who creates and manifests beauty from her natural surroundings. Through her consciously crafted line, Sophia seeks to develop cycles of better buying habits.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Sophia to discuss how the seeds of her childhood experiences with embroidery eventually led to her opening an atelier and becoming a full-time designer. She touts the benefits of creating custom clothing for the customer and the bottom line. Sophia opens up about her approach to working in different global communities, giving and taking from what each has to offer through a company culture of transparency.

Be sure to check out Fanm Mon’s website. Follow on Instagram: @fanmmon

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63. How Going Silver Created Community and a Social Media Platform: Julie of @thefiftyist and Liza of @hi_ho_silver_liza

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Julie of @thefiftyist is a silver-haired, pro-age content creator and writer who is having an absolute blast on social media at 56. After working in education for many years, Julie left her position for more creative endeavors and found herself battling a second breast cancer (after 20 years) diagnosis. After being derailed for almost two years, she emerged from that period with a sense of gratitude and drive to have more fun while stacking the health odds in her favor by eating and living as healthy as possible. Her personal journey spilled over into all areas of her life, including Instagram. Julie found herself sharing her discoveries in clean makeup and self-care products. Today she is creating content with like-minded brands and writing a book, and guest blogging for Tangled Silver – an online magazine aimed specifically at women with silver hair. Although entering the world of social media in her fifties has been a challenge, it has allowed Julie the creative space to speak her truths for the first time in her life. Her mantra, 'Do things that scare you!'

In this episode, Nada sits down with Julie and Liza to discuss their experiences with going silver and with social media. Both did not start their Instagram accounts with the intention of becoming content creators; however, by being present and speaking their truths, their platforms grew. Julie outlines that the first step to conquering social media is having fun and engaging with your followers. Liza combats the falsehood that you should dye your hair, “because you are worth it.” She shares that by allowing her silver hair to grow, found confidence in herself in the new beautiful chapter that is midlife.

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62. How a Mother of Four Found Time to Pursue Her Passion: Una Battaglia

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Una Battaglia has always been passionate about skincare and loves helping others maintain healthy glowing skin. She earned her Master's degree in Physical Therapy and has an extensive understanding of the lymphatic system due to her training. Una took some time off from her profession to raise her four children, but she always aspired to return to healthcare, specifically in Aesthetic Medicine. During the pandemic, Una saw the opportunity to return to school and get her license. In 2022 she opened Essentia Esthetics in Pasadena, California. Una is both the principal esthetician and practice manager.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Una to discuss her journey from physical therapy to motherhood to becoming an esthetician and entrepreneur. Una shares how she uses her previous experience and knowledge as a physical therapist to create her signature facials that support lymphatic drainage and healthy glowing skin. Along with sharing the realities of starting a business, Una gives daily skincare advice and tips for achieving healthy, radiant skin from home.

Be sure to check out Essentia Esthetics if you are in the Pasadena area. If you want a good read, Una recommends adding Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin to your bookshelf! Follow on Instagram: @essentiaesthetics

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61. Start by Building a Community: Expert Lindsay Pinchuk

Wed, 31 May 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Lindsay Pinchuk is an award-winning entrepreneur, consultant, community builder, connector, storyteller, expert marketer, social media maven, spokesperson, on-air expert, small business champion, and Mom.

With a $500 investment and a baby on the way, she left her job as a magazine publishing executive. She founded her first company, which she grew to reach 3MM users per month and generate seven figures in revenue year over year. She turned a profit in year one and, less than a decade later, led her company through an acquisition to a large agency holding company.

Today, Lindsay works with large and small businesses to build and monetize their communities through content, social media, email, event partnerships, and publicity strategies. You can also find her behind the mic of her twice-weekly podcast for female founders, Dear FoundHer... Lindsay lives on Chicago’s North Shore with her husband, two daughters, and mini Bernadoodle, Ollie.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Lindsay Pinchuk to discuss how she uses her passion for creating community as a marketing tool. Lindsay shares how her first business was born out of a need to connect with other pregnant women. Then later, as her life changed, she knew it was time to sell Bump Club and create space for what was next. Today Lindsay is pursuing her love of podcasting, teaching social media classes, and consulting entrepreneurs.

Be sure to check out Lindsay’s website and listen to her podcast Dear FoundHer. Follow on Instagram: @lindsaypinchuk, @dearfoundher

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60. How a First-Time Author and Accidental Advocate Wrote and Published Her Story: JJ Elliott

Wed, 24 May 2023 13:00:00 -0000

JJ Elliott is an advertising copywriter with a degree in English from UCLA. She lost her mother to suicide as a teenager and spent over two years volunteering on the suicide hotlines in LA. One of the reasons she wanted to write this book is because she finds herself increasingly frustrated by the way suicide is treated in print and on-screen, as a mystery to be solved rather than a multi-layered, complex mental health situation that can rarely be boiled down to one specific "reason."

A native of Northern California, JJ now lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, two teenage kids, and two poorly trained bulldogs. She loves to read, drink wine, play tennis, and eat cheese. There Are No Rules For This is her first novel.

In this episode, Nada sits down with JJ to discuss her newly published book. After ten years of crafting the story, JJ decided not to go with a traditional publisher and shares why that was an important decision in telling this very personal story. She helps us understand a hybrid publishing model and explains the benefits of choosing that path. JJ advises aspiring writers to join a writing community and to reach out to authors they admire. She reminds us that writing is a solo venture that requires us to have others who understand the process and what we are going through.

Head to JJ's website to grab her book, There Are No Rules For This. Check out She Write's website if you are interested in the hybrid publishing model. Also, if you are interested in joining the Round Robin JJ mentioned, check out The Writing Salon. JJ also recommends adding One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid to your bookshelf! Follow on Instagram: @jjelliott, @shewritesdotcom

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59. Why Going Back to School at 51 Was Perfect Timing: Nancy Gillespie

Wed, 17 May 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Nancy Gillespie has been a high school counselor for 14 years. She is pursuing her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from The Ohio State University and has created an ASCA (American School Counseling Association) model program, all while working full time. Her research interests include adolescent mental health and wellness, suicide prevention in schools, the effects of technology on the adolescent brain, and the COVID disruptions to k-12 education.

Nancy has been married to her college sweetheart for 31 years. Together, they have two adult children. She's embracing the "Empty Nest" phase of life and enjoys long walks, cooking with her husband, and being immersed in literature and research as she fully re-engages in student life. Additionally, Nancy enjoys presenting at conferences nationwide as a voice for the school counseling profession and an advocate for adolescent mental health.

In this episode, Nada sits down with her younger sister to discuss her decision to return to school at 51. Nancy shares the challenges and benefits of returning to campus life and how her age does and doesn't impact her and those around her. Her real-world experience in counseling enabled her to connect uniquely across generations and become an asset to classmates and professors. Motivated by the increasing challenges her students face, Nancy knew it was time to become a student herself to better serve her k-12 graders. While juggling work and school requires hours of sacrifice and dedication, saying yes to this new chapter was easy as Nancy found herself in her element.

Nancy recommends adding Hurt 2.0 by Chap Clark to your bookshelf.

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58. How Entrepreneurial Experiences Open Corporate Doors: Heidi Rauch

Wed, 10 May 2023 13:46:00 -0000

Heidi Rauch is a seasoned entrepreneur passionate about building women's lifestyle brands, product sourcing, supply chain management, and digital strategy. Heidi founded Belabumbum, a women's maternity apparel company that provided market access to female-owned and operated manufacturers in Central and South America. In early 2019 Belabumbum was acquired by Adore Me as its first sister brand. The acquisition launched Adore Me's entre into the maternity category for a growing customer base. Currently, Heidi provides business strategy and operations management on a fractional basis for Adore Me's Become brand and a range of FemTech-focused companies in the menstruation-menopause space.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Heidi to discuss Become's technology and what it means for women in peri and menopause. She shared what it means to work on a fractional basis and how that role combines her entrepreneurial know-how and corporate experience. Heidi touts the benefits and autonomy of offering fractional services and the need for clear boundaries when working with corporate brands. She shares the many chapters of working for herself, with a partner, and with teams and the skills acquired and needed for the various roles. Today, Ms. Rauch uses her skills to impact the growing FemTech industry.

Be sure to check out HER Agency's website and Become’s website. Follow on Instagram: @become_tm

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57. How to Build a Business Online: Expt. Amy Porterfield

Wed, 03 May 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Amy Porterfield is an ex-corporate girl, author, online marketing expert, and the host of the top-ranked podcast Online Marketing Made Easy. Starting an online business so genuinely, drastically, and beautifully changed her life that she became obsessed with shouting how she built an 8-figure business with 50,000+ students, 49 million+ podcast downloads, and a 32-hour workweek from the freakin’ mountaintops. But the leap from overworked corporate yes-girl to leading a team of 20+ and helping thousands of entrepreneurs create lives they love didn’t happen overnight. That “leap” was a back-and-forth dance with plenty of humiliating failures and decisions. But, she says, it was the best decision of her life.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Amy to discuss why she left her corporate job, how she created her first course, and whether it was a success out of the gate. They discuss Amy’s current digital courses and how her platform is supporting so many women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s to take their experience and monetize it. Amy’s intention was never to be an entrepreneur; she just wanted the freedom she heard her former boss, Tony Robbins, preaching. Being her own boss was the goal. As it turns out, she now supports all those with the same goal by showing them exactly how to do it!

Check out Amy Porterfield’s website and listen to her Online Marketing Made Easy podcast. Also, you will want to add Amy’s new book, Two Weeks Notice, to your bookshelf! Follow on Instagram: @amyporterfield

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56. How a Dirty Problem Launched a Clean Career and Brand: Rose-Marie Swift

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Rose-Marie Swift is a prominent makeup artist working with some of the most prestigious models, actors, photographers, and magazines in today's fashion and beauty world. Her work has been featured in Vogue (French, Italian, American, Japan, China), W, Harper's Bazaar, I.D., Self Service, V, Allure, Glamour, and Interview, as well as in ads for Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Louis Vuitton, Thierry Mugler, and Victoria's Secret. She has painted some of the most famous faces in the world, from Gisele Bundchen, Zoe Saldana, Miranda Kerr, and Tilda Swinton, to artists such as Cindy Sherman. The impressive list of leading fashion photographers she has worked with includes Mario Sorrenti, Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott, Glen Luchford, Hedi Slimane, Peter Lindbergh, David Simms, Annie Leibovitz, Arthur Elgort, and Patrick Demarchelier, to name a few.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Rose-Marie to discuss how she started her clean makeup brand RMS Beauty. Despite eating clean, a medical examination found Rose-Marie had been exposed to harmful chemicals found in beauty products. As a result, she started mixing clean ingredients and using them on the models she worked with, eventually resulting in RMS beauty products. In addition to sharing her why, Rose-Marie shares how she launched her business and the significant setbacks she had to overcome. She opens up about her insistence on not taking capital in her early years and why she changed her mind as the company matured.

Be sure to listen to Rose-Marie's makeup tip just for women in this stage, and check out RMS's website to take advantage of a 20% discount for Liberty Road listeners! Just use the code LIBERTYROAD20. Follow on Instagram: @rmsbeauty

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55. How Retiring from Paid Work is Opening Doors: Leigh Oshirak

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Leigh Oshirak is a Global Brand Consultant with over 30 years of experience building some of America’s most beloved brands. Seven years ago, she launched her own consulting business and has been working with Female-founded companies. Prior to that, she was the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Digital Content at Williams-Sonoma Inc. and the Director of Marketing for Joe Boxer. She started her career in Los Angeles in 1990 in the film industry, working for major film studios, including Sony Pictures Entertainment, Disney’s Touchstone Pictures, and Warner Brothers on movies such as the Tina Turner biopic: What’s Love Got to Do with It which was nominated for two Oscars. She is the co-author of the acclaimed book: Balance is a Crock, Sleep is For The Weak: An Indispensable Guide to Surviving Working Motherhood, published by Penguin in April 2010.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Leigh to discuss her decision to “retire from paid work”. Leigh unpacks how and why she came to this decision. The conversation invites all to consider how to be intentional about our future—whether stepping into or away from work. Together, they run through Leigh’s previous experiences as a consultant and how she is focused on using her expertise to help others while also moving into a space of authentic discovery.

In addition to sharing her recent retirement decision, Leigh shares tips about jumping into the consulting world and makes recommendations around boundary setting, turning down clients, paying attention to red flags, and creating contracts to safeguard payment. She also talks about the perks of finding a partner and creating a network.

Leigh recommends adding Smacked by Eilene Zimmerman, My Absolute Darling by Gabriel Tallent, and Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss to your bookshelf. Follow on Instagram: @loshirak

54. How to Start by Creating What You Need: Ramy Brook Sharp

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:00:00 -0000

As a mom of three living in New York City, Ramy Brook Sharp started her eponymous line after searching for the perfect sexy date night top to pair with her jeans. Through Ramy’s signature use of silk fabrics, lively colors, and sophisticated silhouettes, the collection is meant to be a day-to-night solution in a woman’s wardrobe. Ramy Brook is now sold in more than 250 boutiques nationwide, including the Ramy Brook flagship store on Madison Avenue, Southampton, and ramybrook.com. The brand can also be found in retailers worldwide, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale’s, and Neiman Marcus.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Ramy to discuss how she went from tailoring all her clothes to fit her aesthetic to a successful lifestyle clothing brand. Ramy opens up about the highs and lows of the last ten years of running Ramy Brook, from traveling trunk shows to persistently pursuing connections in the industry. Ramy also walks us through the slow but important process of developing your team and creating an environment where people want to work.

Be sure to check out Ramy Brook's website. Ramy recommends adding Your Best Age Is Now by Robi Ludwig and Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus to your bookshelf. Follow on Instagram: @ramybrook

53. Raising Capital 101: Expt. Melinda Moore

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Melinda Moore is an award-winning entrepreneur with 15+ years of evaluation and investment success with a keen understanding of product-market fit, consumer insight, operations, and performance marketing. Moore’s founder-driven approach has been the basis of all her investments, from pre-revenue startups to multi-million dollar companies. She has a diverse investment background and has deployed over $200 million in working capital, equity crowdfunding, and traditional venture capital. Melinda is an advisor to Coyote Ventures and a mentor at TechStars and Big Idea Ventures.

Melinda is also the author of How to Raise Money: The Ultimate Guide to Crowdfunding and has raised over 100 million via equity crowdfunding. She served as the Senior Vice President for Entertainment Media Ventures. Her work has been widely recognized by Digital LA (Top 50 Digital Women in 2015), the Green Business Bureau, and the National Association of Women Business Owners’ Hall of Fame. Melinda serves on the Board of A Sense of Home and has a B.A. from UCLA.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Melinda to discuss the various paths to raising capital. Whether you are raising a small pre-seed round or going for big venture money, Melida shares her experience and a few best practices. Pulling back the curtain, Nada throws out different examples based on company size and funds needed, and Melinda walks us through each scenario with relatable and actionable advice.

Meilda graciously extended a BONUS offer to all our listeners; reach out to her via LinkedIn, let her know you’re a Liberty Road listener, and she will give you a copy of her book for free. Be sure to check out her website. Follow on Instagram: @melindausa

52. How Bullying and Shame Built a Business on a Mission: Sharareh (Shari) Siadat

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0000

TooD is a beauty brand born out of Sharareh Siadat’s journey of reclaiming her beauty narrative. After years of being bullied over having a unibrow, she spent decades trying to hide and conform to a society she believed she did not fit into. After having her third daughter, Sharareh decided to grow her unibrow back. She wanted to show her daughters how to regain their power. She not only changed her attitude toward herself, but she also decided to celebrate her uniqueness.

At the intersection of clean, colorful, and high-performing cosmetics, TooD products are non-toxic, and so is the brand’s mindset. Sharareh believes makeup is about joy, creativity, and experimentation. She is passionate about removing shame and insecurity around beauty. She even gives customers a way to highlight and celebrate their uniqueness to express how they feel vs. what they should look like.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Sharareh to discuss how her journey of reclaiming her voice, body, and 100 hairs led her to TooD. She opens up about her struggles with perfectionism and how she had to set boundaries to slow the growth of the business for her family as well as her mental and physical health. Sharareh’s passion and desire to help others liberate themselves is contagious and may lead you to add some glitter to your own “unibrow” (whatever that may be for you).

Be sure to check out Tood’s website. Sharareh recommends adding, Many Lives, Many Masters by Stephen Weiss, The Mastery of Love Book by Don Miguel Ruiz, and ABRACADABRA Rx: Remedies for Life by Malorie Barbaria to your bookshelf. Follow on Instagram: @sharisiadat, @toodbeauty

51. How a Baked Goods Business Blossomed Thanks to Tenacity, Vogue, Oprah and Shark Tank: Loria Stern

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Be sure to check out EAT YOUR FLOWERS website. And, Loria’s new cookbook, Eat Your Flowers: A Cookbook. If you are shopping in Los Angeles, you can pick the cookbook up at Now Serving. To see what happened on ABC’s Shark Tank, be sure to watch season 14 episode 16 available streaming on Hulu and ABC. Loria recommends adding, The Art of the Start by Guy Kawasaki to your bookshelf. EAT YOUR FLOWERS also supports several non-profit organizations that we want to encourage you to check out including Too Young To Wed, This is About Humanity, and The Loveland Foundation. Follow on Instagram: @loriastern

50. Educating Ourselves About Plastic Surgery: Expt. Dr. Regina Baker

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Dr. Regina Y. Baker is an associate professor of surgery in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California. She has faculty appointments at Keck Hospital of USC, Keck Verdugo Hills Hospital, Huntington Memorial Hospital, and LAC USC Hospital. Dr. Baker's clinical interests include breast reconstruction, cosmetic breast surgery, adolescent breast surgery, body contouring, complex reconstructive surgery, gender-affirming surgery, and all aspects of aesthetic surgery. She has special interests in women's health and issues.

Dr. Baker received her medical degree from Keck School of Medicine of USC. She then completed an integrated plastic surgery residency at USC and later joined the faculty in the plastic and reconstructive surgery division at USC. She is dedicated to enhancing surgical education and is actively involved in teaching medical students and residents.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Expert Dr. Baker to equip women to make informed decisions when considering plastic surgery. This conversation will give you the language and tools you need to speak with your doctor, whether for cosmetic or functional reasons. Because plastic surgery seems taboo, even amongst friends, Nada wanted to create a space that wasn't prescriptive or judgemental. She invited Dr. Baker to share her expertise to educate listeners with a head-to-toe explanation of various procedures available.

Be sure to check out Dr. Regina Baker's profile on the Keck Medicine of USC website. Check out the American Society of Plastic Surgeons' website to access local plastic surgeons in your area.

49. How to Launch a Side-Gig with a Full-Time Job: Ai Kubo

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Ai Kubo is a health coach who helps busy humans struggling with weight, fatigue, stress, and sleep to find a more balanced and sustainable lifestyle without feeling deprived or miserable. As a full-time researcher and a mother of two teens, she knows how difficult it is to create healthy habits. With 20 years of experience teaching mindfulness, Ai has created a unique method that is approachable, transformative, and sustainable.

Barely speaking English, Ai moved to the US from Japan in 1996 to pursue her graduate studies. She received a Ph.D. from Columbia University in epidemiology and studied nutrition at UC Berkeley, BS, and MPH. Leaning on her background, she incorporates evidence-based tools in her health and wellness teaching.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Ai to talk about how she has balanced being a health coach and previously a yoga teacher while working full-time. Ai's joy in sharing her knowledge led her to pursue her passion and launch her health and wellness platform. Her goal was not to do as much as possible but instead to do what she could. Ai shares her perspective on turning 50 (the day before this recording), outlines the benefits of resets, and the importance of attainable habits for sustained health.

Be sure to check out Ai Kubo's website. Ai recommends adding Awe by Dr. Keltner to your bookshelf. Follow on Instagram: @aikubo.coach

48. When Bad Circumstances Point You Towards a Good Direction: Sharon Brown

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Sharon Brown began her timeless ethical clothing brand Lotte.99 in 2017. The name is inspired by her daughter and muse, Char-lotte, born in 1999. Sharon's small batch collections incorporate unique fabrics, shell buttons, and trims, and her designs use the highest quality, often up-cycled silks, cottons, and linens sourced from around the globe.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Sharon to discuss how Lotte.99 has transformed since its inception. Sharon shares the never-ending series of challenging circumstances that forced her to rethink her sales pipeline, product, and partnership time and again. She also shares how her upbringing and previous work as a costume designer instilled the motto of working "for the good of the whole" and how that has propelled her throughout her life and now, even as a solopreneur.

Listen for tips on acquiring deadstock or repurposed fabrics and where to buy wholesale materials in downtown LA through LA Mart's directory. And if don't know who the amazing Nancy Mayer Allan is, check out her website.

Be sure to check out Lotte. 99's website. Sharon recommends adding The Myth of Normal by Dr. Gabor Maté to your bookshelf. Follow on Instagram: @lotte.99, @sharonbrown_creative

47. How Motherhood Can Launch a Career: Katie Morford

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Katie Morford is a food writer and registered dietitian with a master’s degree in clinical nutrition. When her kids came along, they didn’t care about those credentials, only that their noses got wiped and their bananas mashed just right. Katie put her work life on hold, worrying she’d lose touch with her craft. It turns out the opposite happened. Being a mom fueled a passion for helping families raise healthy kids through sound feeding habits, delicious recipes, and lots of patience.

In addition to her blog, Mom’s Kitchen Handbook, Morford develops recipes, teaches cooking and nutrition classes, consults, and writes for magazines and newspapers. She’s published three cookbooks: Prep: The Essential College Cookbook, Rise and Shine: Better Breakfasts for Busy Mornings, and Best Lunch Box Ever: Ideas and Recipes for School Lunches Kids Will Love which was an IACP awards finalist.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Katie to discuss how she balances her many hats. Today, authors must be entrepreneurs and do a lot of hustling to get their books out there. Katie shares the skills she had developed in her day-to-day life and how she turned them into a viable venture.

Be sure to check out her blog Mom’s Kitchen Handbook, and her books: Best Lunch Box Ever: Ideas and Recipes for School Lunches Kids Will Love, Rise and Shine: Better Breakfasts for Busy Mornings, and Prep: The Essential College Cookbook. Katie recommends adding Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver to your bookshelf. Follow on Instagram: @katiemorford

46. Stop Trying, Start Embodying: Expert, Emma Whittard

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Emma Whittard had a 20-year career in children's book publishing, including Disney, DreamWorks, and Warner Bros. Moving from London; she eventually fell in love with California. In 2015, Emma left the corporate world, hoping to find a happier way of living that would allow her to spend more time with her little girl, who had then turned three. She set up her own intellectual property development company, The Queen's English, and began life coaching. By 2019, she was ready to leap into full-time coaching and has been doing it since.

She is a Graduate of Awaken Your Life, an Accredited Diploma in Coach Training by the Association for Coaching (ACDT), a Member of the Association for Coaching, and a certified Integrative Wellness and Life Coach (Integrative Wellness Academy).

In this episode, Nada sits down with Emma to start our new Expert series. In addition to the origin stories we've been bringing you weekly, we want to share experts with your to equip you with the tools you need to navigate midlife and thrive. Naturally, launching the series with a Thriving Coach made sense, and Emma's actionable advice and journaling prompts set you up for success.

Be sure to check out Emma’s website and the Artemis Project. And if you are feeling wild… join the Wild Women Community here.

45. Learning From Your Past (Ventures): Lisa Odenweller

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Founder & CEO Lisa Odenweller recently launched Kroma Wellness and has quickly earned a loyal following among celebrities and health experts. Kroma is the innovative, female-founded health and wellness company redefining the dreaded “cleanse” with a unique and nourishing approach that focuses on fueling your body rather than depriving it. With a vision to build a direct-to-consumer brand, Lisa launched Kroma in 2021 after attracting one of the most impressive groups of investors in an early stage, pre-revenue wellness start-up including A-list celebrities Amy Schumer and Gwyneth Paltrow, recognized entrepreneurs, and notable public figures. Kroma is set to make eight figures just one year after launch and is 90% funded by women.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Lisa to discuss how her experience (mistakes and all) with her past entrepreneurial ventures equipped her to launch Kroma Wellness. Lisa contributes her wellness journey to staying open to see where her curiosity and potential opportunities led her. Placing yourself in a position of learning can be the spark that leads to starting a new journey.

Be sure to check out Kromo Wellness’s website and don’t forget to try the Beauty Matcha Latte. Lisa recommends adding “The Mastery of Love,” by Don Miguel Ruiz to your bookshelf. Follow on Instagram: @kromawellness, @lisa_odenweller

44. Shifting from Fear of Aging to Aging Out Loud: Katie Fogarty

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Katie Fogarty is the host of A Certain Age - an age-positive podcast that helps you live your best-evolving midlife as well as celebrates women who are aging out loud. She is also the creator of the lnstagram community AGE OUT LOUD (@letsageoutloud) that spotlights women reimagining midlife. A former journalist turned career coach, Katie's day job helping executives create impactful LinkedIn profiles has taught her that not everyone is up for owning their age. She created A Certain Age to shift the dated narrative that aging makes you irrelevant.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Katie to discuss why she decided to launch a podcast that focuses on midlife. She features women reinventing in midlife and experts to help us navigate this stage of life. Katie shares that the ripple effects of those conversations have spurred her to launch AGE OUT LOUD on Instagram. Her followers can see firsthand accounts of people who have shifted away from the fear of aging and are instead embracing midlife.

Nada and Katie both address that we need to question our own biases around age. They acknowledge the shift away from the negative aging narrative as more public-facing women speak about the value of midlife. Embracing this stage of life is both an individual and a communal journey, and the two podcast hosts celebrate the new pro-age era upon us.

Be sure to check out the A Certain Age Podcast and AGE OUT LOUD (@letsageoutloud) community. Katie recommends adding “Designing Your Life” by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans and “I'm Wearing Tunics Now” by Wendi Aarons to your bookshelf.

Please follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please follow, rate and review us on Apple Podcast —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow.

43. How We Got Here: Nada Jones

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 14:00:00 -0000

You know her as the host of this podcast and the founder of the LIBERTY Road platform, but today she is playing the role of guest. In an effort to let our loyal listeners in on how we plan to support you through midlife, Nada wanted to have you hear it firsthand. She also wanted to share her own long and winding road and to offer hope that if she can do it, so can you. Listen in as Wendy Euler of Good Bye Crop Top interviews Nada Jones to learn about where she’s been, what she’s doing and why, and where she is taking LIBERTY Road.

Nada recommends adding “Big Magic” by Elizabeth Gilbert and “Becoming” by Michelle Obama to your bookshelf.

Check out Goodbye Crop Top’s website. Listen to “Cropped: A Mid-Life Minute Wendy Euler” on Apple Podcast, Podchaser, Spotify, or any of the many podcast platforms. Follow on Instagram: @goodbyecroptop

Please follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please follow, rate and review us on Apple Podcast —it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow.

Welcome to LIBERTY Road 2023

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Welcome, LIBERTY Road listeners! We are excited for this new year with you. The Liberty Team has adopted this new mantra, “What’s now and what’s next” to ensure we are bringing you conversations that help you assess your life now so you can determine what you want next for your road ahead.

If you have a potential guest you would like to recommend, please email Nada at nada@liberty-road.com.

42. How 2020 Changed Fashion Forever and For Good: Kimberly Lewis and Amy Williams

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 14:00:00 -0000

This episode was originally released on March 10, 2021.

Kimberly Lewis is the owner and buyer of Emerson Grace, a women’s elevated-casual contemporary boutique in Nashville, Tennessee. Kimberly oversees the creative and fashion direction for the store alongside a team of stellar managers and stylists who go beyond selling to build relationships to encourage women to discover and realize their own personal style.

Amy Williams is the CEO of Citizens of Humanity, a premium denim company headquartered in Los Angeles, California. In her role, Williams oversees all aspects of the business for the company’s family of brands including Citizens women’s and men’s divisions, as well as women’s denim labels AGOLDE and GOLDSIGN.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Kimberly and Amy to reflect on their experiences as a retailer and fashion manufacturer navigating a year like no other. Listen as they share the lessons they’ve learned, how business as usual will never return and why that’s a good thing, and the ways they shifted their business for good. Whether Kimberly’s pivot with “shopping from the rack” or Amy's decision to use their facilities to manufacture masks for customers and essential workers in LA, these two CEOs took 2020 head-on with heart!

We want to take this time to send out a huge THANK YOU to all essential workers in the retail and fashion industry. We see you!

You can learn more about Kimberly and Emerson Grace here. You can follow Emerson Grace @emersongracenashville on Facebook and Instagram.

You can learn more about Amy and Citizen of Humanity here. You can also learn about AGOLDE here and GOLDSIGN here. You can follow Citizen of Humanity @citizensofhumanity, AGOLDE @agolde and GOLDSIGN @goldsigndenim on Instagram.

41. How to Clear the Clutter and Focus on Values in Business and Life: Shira Gill

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 14:00:00 -0000

This episode was originally released on March 17, 2021.

When good friends and busy, working moms Karey Burke, Dawn Olmstead and Jenn Worley couldn’t find a great facial that they could afford on a regular basis, they decided to build it.

The powerhouse trio envisioned a place where men, women & teens could get spa-grade facials without all the fuss sans dark rooms and Peruvian flute music. Their goal was to create a fun, fresh, modern destination with an upbeat and uplifting vibe. Together with celebrity dermatologist, Dr. Harold Lancer, and a team of superstar estheticians the Face Haus was launched in Los Angeles in 2013, and the brand hasn’t stopped growing—or glowing—since.

Join our conversation with CCO, Jenn Worley, for a look at how she built a disruptive service brand, took on investors to expand into multiple locations, and cultivate a culture of inclusivity with employees and customers alike.

Follow Jenn at @jenn_worley and Face Haus @facehaus on Instagram. Be sure to check out Face Haus services at thefacehaus.com.

40. How Applying Retail Brick and Mortar Branding to Service-Based Talk Therapy Unlocks More Accessibility: Christy Desai

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 14:00:00 -0000

This episode was originally released on November 10, 2021.

Christy Desai is the Co-Founder and CEO of Okay Humans. After unsuccessfully trying to outrun the stress of life, Christy finally looked for a therapist in hopes of catching her breath. What started as “3-5 sessions” turned into years of deep inner work. Her own experience turned into a personal mission to help other people feel better, stronger, and more alive. Christy returned to school to pursue a master’s in clinical psychology as well as become a licensed marriage and family therapist. Okay Humans is a completely fresh approach to face-to-face talk therapy dedicated to modernizing and destigmatizing the entire experience around therapy.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Christy to discuss why she used a retail model to rethink how we offer talk therapy services. Christy’s passion for making Okay Humans accessible permeates through every customer touchpoint, from finding a therapist to membership to the MentaliTEA bar. Christy resourced her franchise experience and partnership with The Feel-Good Company to build a new vision for talk therapy.

This fifth episode in our retail season focuses specifically on disrupting antiquated processes to eliminate the barriers of entry to empower customers.

This conversation will INSPIRE you to reimagine, and revise your current or potential service offering(s) to better serve your customers and your brand.

You can follow Christy and Okay Humans @okayhumans on Instagram and Facebook. To learn more about their Okay Humans services got to OkayHumans.com.

39. How to Scale Retail by Carefully Listening to Your Customers: Dimitra Davidson

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:00:00 -0000

This episode was originally released on November 3, 2021.

Dimitra Davidson is the President & COO of Indeed Labs. She is a champion of great skin for real people. As the driving force behind this global independent brand, Dimitra has built a reputation on asking tough questions about ingredients, formulations, industry trends and product usage so that everyone can get to real results faster. Since the brand's launch in 2011, Indeed Labs has been a pioneer of scientific, no-nonsense skincare.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Dimitra to discuss how she was able to scale Indeed Labs from kiosks to global distribution. She leaned into customer focus groups and identified where Indeed Labs could create targeted solutions.

This fourth episode in our retail season focuses specifically on consumer feedback. Dimitra consistently reiterates, “Asking questions, listening to consumers and creating accessible solutions are essential to scaling your business.”

This conversation will give you plenty of ideas--from engaging with consumers to creating products sure to turn customers into loyal fans of your brand.

You can follow Dimitra and Indeed Labs @indeedlabs on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To find out more about Indeed Labs products go to IndeedLabs.com.

38. How the “Hansel and Gretel” Model Built an Omnichannel Retail Brand: Chelsea Shukov and Jamie Grobecker of Sugar Paper

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 14:00:00 -0000

This episode was originally released on October 20, 2021.

In 2003, Chelsea Shukov and Jamie Grobecker came together with a common goal: to develop a collection of fine stationery for a new generation. Sugar Paper would have the quality of the fine paper goods they saw on their mother’s desks, but with an aesthetic and feel that was made for the modern girl. Armed with an antique letterpress, they brought their vision to life in a stationery collection centered on quality, love and dedication to the craft.

Nearly twenty years later, that quality, love and dedication are still seen in every Sugar Paper product they design and make in their Los Angeles studio.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Chelsea and Jamie to discuss how they have navigated growing their retail brand into an Omnichannel business and lifestyle brand to include multiple retail locations, a wholesale division, a licensing partnership with Target, and selling DtC.

This is the second episode in our season focused on retail, but if you want the backstory on this dynamic duo, tune in to episode 88! They are generous, transparent and accessible, and a must-listen for all business partners.

This episode is filled to the brim with retail model options that will help you consider how to structure and grow your own retail brand one crumb at a time--you gotta listen to understand that reference!

You can follow Sugar Paper at @sugarpaperla on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. You can check out their amazing products at sugarpaper.com.

37. How to Disrupt an Industry One Facial at a Time: Jenn Worley

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:00:00 -0000

This episode was originally released on September 18, 2019.

When good friends and busy, working moms Karey Burke, Dawn Olmstead and Jenn Worley couldn’t find a great facial that they could afford on a regular basis, they decided to build it.

Follow Jenn at @jenn_worley and Face Haus @facehaus on Instagram. Be sure to check out Face Haus services at thefacehaus.com.

36. If You Don’t Know How to Do It, Find Somebody Who Does: Alli Webb

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 23:50:00 -0000

This episode was originally released on May 26, 2021.

Alli Webb is the Co-Founder of Drybar and Squeeze and an N.Y. Times Bestselling Author. After spending 15 years as a professional hairstylist, Webb left the hair industry in 2005 to start a family. Alli was a stay-at-home mom for 5 years before deciding it was time to pursue the creative side of hairstyling at a new mom-pace. She began offering affordable in-home blowout services to her mommy friends, which quickly expanded into a mobile operation. 10 years later and over 150+ locations across the U.S., Webb’s Drybar has exploded into a nationally recognized and highly sought-after brand.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Alli to discuss her recently launched jewelry company Becket + Quill. This is her first experience with a direct-to-consumer business and first venture without her Drybar team involved. At the age of 46, she advises it is never too late to start a business and if there is something you don’t feel confident doing, find people that have the skills to do it. She talks about her motivation to start a podcast and her belief that every business has different measures of success and fulfillment. In this conversation, Alli is patently honest about her own struggles and strengths and the importance of being vulnerable.

You can learn more about Alli by following @alliwebb, @becketandquill, @raisingthebarpod, @thedrybar, @squeeze on Instagram. You can see Becket + Quill’s jewelry here.

35. When Reinvention is a Way of Life: Garance Doré

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 14:00:00 -0000

Garance Doré is the founder of the skincare line Doré, which launched in May 2022. Born in Corsica, Garance grew up dipping in and out of the sea and running wild through nature. She established her career, and creative spirit, in Paris before moving to New York to become internationally recognized for her illustrations, street-style photographs, and writing.

34. How a Traditional Career Led to Modernizing Motherhood: Dr. Whitney

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Whitney Casares, MD, MPH, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician, author, speaker, and full-time working mother of two. She is a Stanford University-trained private-practice pediatrician. Dr. Whitney, as she refers to herself, holds a Master of Public Health in Maternal and Child Health from The University of California, Berkeley, and a Journalism degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. She is a Mama Mindset Thought Leader and the author of The New Baby Blueprint: Caring for You and Your Little One (American Academy of Pediatrics, March 2020) and The Working Mom Blueprint: Winning at Parenting without Losing Yourself (American Academy of Pediatrics, May 2021). Her work focuses on helping working moms prevent and banish overwhelm and burnout. Dr. Whitney hosts the Modern Mommy Doc Podcast and is the Founder and CEO of the Modern Mamas Club App.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Dr. Whitney to discuss the reality of juggling your work, passions, and family life. She shares her journey from a traditional career path to entrepreneurship, launching a blog, podcast, and app, all providing information and tools to working mothers. She opens up about how much time it took for her ventures to generate an income and why she chooses to straddle her entrepreneurial platforms and her practice as a pediatrician. She gives us tools to deal with the stresses of motherhood and the validation that we are not alone.

Be sure to check out Modern Mommy Doc’s website, download the Modern Mamas Club App, and listen in on her podcast for the Modern Working Mom: Modern Mommy Doc Podcast. Check out her books The New Baby Blueprint: Caring for You and Your Little One (American Academy of Pediatrics, March 2020) and The Working Mom Blueprint: Winning at Parenting without Losing Yourself (American Academy of Pediatrics, May 2021). Follow on Instagram: @modernmommydoc

33. Curating What You Love Into a Business: Lori Runnfeldt

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Lori Runnfeldt opened her boutique, True Love Always, in 2022. She spent years gathering a collection of her favorite things from all over the world, and now they are available for discerning shoppers to enjoy at her Montecito boutique. There is something for everyone in this curated collection of accessories and treasures for your home, wardrobe, and jewelry box. TLA's little-of-this and a little-of-that merchandise mix makes every nook and cranny a place to discover. At the heart of the brand is Lori's philosophy, built on finding objects that burrow their way into our everyday narrative and grow to hold value beyond any thread count, design motif, or fashion trend. Loving it and sharing it is what this start-up does best.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Lori to discuss heading into life as an empty nester and looking for her next move. Runnfeldt shares the soup-to-nuts experience of launching a retail shop. From the backroom and the first wholesale account to finding people to fill in the gaps and learning to believe in herself and her vision, Lori takes us step-by-step through her process. Her words of wisdom about trusting your gut and knowing when to wait before moving forward versus shooting from the hip are a lesson in entrepreneurship. She reminds us to “be yourself, follow your gut, and wear a helmet!”

Be sure to check out True Love Always website. And, if you are in the Montecito area the address is: 1115 Coast Village Road Montecito, CA 93108. Follow on Instagram: @tlagoods

32. When Creativity is a Necessary Ingredient for Success: Kristina Snyder

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Kristina Synder is a former photography agent, photo editor, photographer, and travel writer. She has meandered through creative communities in New York City since arriving from her native Sweden in the late 80s. During the day, she worked as an editor and researcher at magazines like Newsweek, Time, and People, and in the evenings, she was “the girl who schlepped music equipment from CBGB’s at three in the morning” after her husband's gigs.

Today, Kristina is the founder and CEO of SNYDER, one of the most well-respected artist representation agencies, with offices in the US and the UK. Kristina has used her experience to build and develop illustrators, animators, and visual artists. Many of the artists SNYDER represents are award-winning creators and industry leaders. Kristina herself has taken home multiple awards for Creative Direction.

Kristina is in the very beginning stages of writing a book on creativity and risk-taking. She believes that creativity is a mindset that can benefit both business and life. Her creativity comes from her deep connection to nature, art, books, photography, film, and creative writing.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Kristina to discuss her definition of creativity and how she has applied it to launch her agency and grow her team at SNYDER. She shares why SNYDER is a 100% female-owned and operated team representing more than 50% female artists. She credits her balanced life with her daily practice of walking media-free for an hour each morning. This regular ritual allows her to unplug, listen to her thoughts and tap into her creativity. She encourages us to do the same.

Be sure to check out SNYDER’s website. Follow on Instagram: @wearesnyder_

31. When to Close a Door and Create Space for Opportunity: Amy Swift

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Amy Swift Crosby is a brand strategist and copywriter. She has positioned or voiced messaging across the commercial spectrum, from iconic brands like Mandarin Oriental, PepsiCo, Guess Brands, Limited Brands, Pottery Barn, and BVLGARI to boutique brands like B&H Photo and Video, Sur La Table, The Wild Unknown, The Class by Taryn Toomey, ErgoBaby, Barre3 and legendary metaphysical bookstore, Bodhi Tree. Outside of these industries, she has created strategic plans and messaging campaigns for hospitals, real estate campus projects, universities, the U. S. Government, and the State of California.

Amy has also been active in the entrepreneurial space as a founder of SMARTY, a community for women-owned business leaders, and BDY SQD, a group of health and wellness studios in Boston and New York City. She now consults with brands, founders, and CEOs using brand strategy to drive growth and build relevance within a channel or industry.

In this episode, Nada sits with Amy to discuss the decision to close BDY SQD’s doors in 2022. This rare and much-needed conversation is missing from the entrepreneurial playbook, and we are grateful to Amy for sharing her story.

Ending an entrepreneurial chapter is as important as launching one. The learning curve is steep and relentless, and in time can provide clarity that guides your next steps. Amy shares that she learned she would much rather be a CEO’s wingman than a CEO. She also acknowledges her need for work to return to something sensuous--something you find interesting that utilizes your skills.

Amy recommends the Huberman Lab podcast, cold outdoor showers, "Four Thousands Weeks" by Oliver Burkeman, and “Six Walks” by Ben Shattuck.

Be sure to check out Amy’s website and her podcast, The Brand Smiths. Follow her on Instagram: @amyswiftcrosby

30. How a Fashion Designer Created a Micro-Factory to Mobile Retail Brand for Moms: Morgan Hutchinson

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 13:00:00 -0000

BURU was founded in 2013 by Morgan Hutchinson after she realized that there was a fashion void for new moms. Today she designs and produces responsibly-made bespoke pieces from her downtown LA micro-factory.

Morgan began her career in Manhattan and managed to build a successful lingerie company called Passport Panties before moving to Beijing with her now husband, Brett. Just weeks after moving back to the US from China, Morgan became a mother and struggled to find clothing that would withstand the demands of new motherhood. While she didn't want to sacrifice style, she needed pieces that were comfortable, washable and functional. Her BURU designs transcend generations, seasons, and phases of motherhood.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Morgan to discuss how she launched her childhood dream of becoming a fashion designer. She shares how she, along with her business partner and husband, has chosen the slower route of building their brand and how that benefits their long-term goals of owning the entire manufacturing to retail cycle. Community has been at the core of BURU’s growth. Whether on social media or in person connections, Morgan has brought her loyal following together by giving them access to her designs through her BURU Busses; vans made into mobile shops!

Whether you're a mother or not, you will appreciate Morgan’s message of empowering women to find their personal style and own it. Oh! And listen closely to her travel hack for kids–we’re gonna give it a try too!

Check out BURU website and their Side Zip Turtleneck Knit Dresses, it comes in multiple colors! Follow her on Instagram: @shopburu.

29. Is Social Media Too Young for Me: Korinna Howie

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:00:00 -0000

28. How A Gap in the Market and 7 Core Values Launched a Sustainable Solution: Amy and Melissa Segal

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Together Segal was founded in 2019 by twin sisters Amy and Melissa Segal. The two launched their independent clothing label for petite women who live consciously and choose thoughtfully.

As petite women, the sisters felt a gap in the market for sustainable and timeless wardrobe essentials for women under 5’4. The Segal sister’s simple mission is to create intentional designs for petite women and offer timeless, minimal, and versatile wardrobe essentials made to last.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Amy and Mellisa to discuss how their business backgrounds equipped them to create their clothing label and how they divide and conquer some tasks while sharing others. The co-founders share how they had to educate themselves about the industry, surround themselves with experts, and ultimately take a leap of faith. The two trade stories about the importance of community; whether their community of petite women or fellow female entrepreneurs, they are passionate about building and leaning into a circle of like-minded women. Their energy is contagious and will leave you ready to take your own creative leap.

Check out the Together Segal website. Amy shares that she lives in Together Segal’s Ali Pant and Mellisa says that traveling is made easy with the Andy dress in your suitcase. And follow on Instagram:@togethersegal

27. When People Say “No” There’s a Better “Yes” Waiting for You: Trae Bodge

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 13:00:00 -0000

After 15 years as co-founder of the cult cosmetic brand Three Custom Color Specialists, Trae Bodge felt like she hit a wall. She decided it was time to branch out. Her search for a corporate spot in her industry yielded nothing so she turned her attention to writing freelance. Discovering her love for sharing budget friendly living ideas landed her a job at RetailMeNot, eventually becoming their spokesperson. A layoff prompted another search for what was next, she took matters into her own hands and launched her career as a smart-shopping expert.

Today Trae is an accomplished lifestyle journalist and TV commentator specializing in smart-shopping, personal finance, and retail for over a decade. She has appeared on TV over 1,000 times; including Today Show, GMA3, NBC Nightly News, Inside Edition, and network affiliates nationwide. She is a frequent speaker at conferences, on podcasts and IG Lives, addressing such topics as media relations, entrepreneurship, and how to navigate the media landscape as an on-air talent and expert source. She has co-founded the media coaching firm, One Take, sharing her career expertise with others.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Trae to discuss how not being a fit for one industry led to finding the perfect fit for her. Trae opens up about how difficult it was for her to find what was next, and the value of a Whisper Network. She credits her success to her tenacity, hard work, and living her brand. She also emphatically states that entrepreneurship is not for everyone.

Trae leaves us a free tip suggesting the easiest way to save money is with a browser extension from a coupon site like CouponCabin, Slickdeals, Rakuten, or Honey.

Check out Trae’s website. If you are interested in receiving media coaching from Trae, check out One Take. And follow on Instagram: @truetrae @onetakemediacoaching

26. Creating a Life of Adventure fueled by Curiosity: Heidi Zumbrun

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Heidi Zumbrun is a life-long fine art and commercial photographer living in Los Angeles. With roots seated deeply in the surf and motorcycle worlds, her lens provides a unique and daring firsthand photographic diary of Los Angeles’ beach and street cultures. Her editorial perspective is fueled by a love of fashion, good waves, two wheels and the lifestyle that goes along with it.

Heidi received a BFA from UC Santa Barbara and an MFA from the San Francisco Art Institute. Her photographs are included in the permanent collection at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Berkeley Museum, Denver Museum, and the Ulrich Museum. She is a recipient of the Phelan Award, Alexander Gerbode Foundation Award, and the Artadia Fund for Art & Dialogue. Heidi’s always seeking the unusual to create the beautiful.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Heidi to discuss the wild ride that her photography career has taken her on. From her start in a fine art gallery to learning to develop film in a tent as a white water rafting photographer, she discusses how each chapter of her career has equipped her to be who she is today. Heidi also shares how she has had to balance times of plenty and famine, and why she thinks being an “unstuck” woman has been liberating.

Check out Michael Beck’s Unstuck Woman project on Instagram: @unstuckwoman

Check out Heidi’s website. And follow on Instagram: @heidizumbrun

25. Designing a Space and a Life with Purpose and Intention: Faith Blakeney

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Faith Blakeney is a designer, stylist, and mother. As a child, she spent countless hours in her Berkeley, California home redecorating her room, dressing up, and dancing in the mirror. She studied architecture at UC Berkeley, designed costumes for the local theater, and immersed herself in all things old and beautiful at the local auction house where she worked. After fifteen years of studying and working in France, Italy, and New York, Faith launched her design studio in 2010. Today, she brings passion, purpose, and play to her clients, whether dressing them for the red carpet or designing their dream spaces in LA, NY, and beyond.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Faith to retrace her incredible journey from living in Italy to understanding firsthand what Dolce Vida means. Her dream of taking a leap into interior design was confirmed one day when she earned her first client while chatting up a guest at a wedding reception. The two laugh and tear up as Faith conveys her passion for creating spaces for others to feel at home and to give back something more than “decor”. She discusses how her upbringing impacted her perspective and purpose to create beauty on this planet.

Faith suggests you read: Calling in "The One" by Katherine Woodward Thomas. And Nada says the Botton Bunk article Faith referenced, “How This Guy Went From A Bottom Bunk in Jail to Top of A Melrose Sneaker House” is a must-read.

Check out Faith Blakeney’s website. And follow on Instagram: @studiofaithblakeney

24. Creating Joy and Finding Confidence: Corrie Sullivan

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Corrie Sullivan is an artist and the founder of Corrie in Color. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Aaron, and three daughters, Sienna, Scarlett, and Indigo (yes, all color names). The two initially left Ireland to spend a year exploring LA and are still here 12 years later. Corrie has always been creating. Her childhood love of texture and art led her to a degree in Textile Design and Art History from the National College of Art and Design in Dublin. Corrie is fascinated by the powerful way in which art influences and moves people. She loves soaking up inspiration from creative cities, museums, fashion, and food. And if you ever have the pleasure of running into Corrie she is sure to be wearing one of her quintessential bright outfits.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Corrie to discuss how her pursuit of creating spaces of joy led her into the art installation world. Whether for private events, corporate events, short-term installations, or permanent installations, Corrie has become the go-to designer for top brands. Corrie loves owning and running her own company and shares that she has even fallen in love with spreadsheets. She opens up about working with a team of freelancers and how to keep everyone working as a cohesive team.

Be sure to read: Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness Book by Ingrid Fetell Lee, and I Know How She Does It: How Successful Women Make the Most of Their Time by Laura Vanderkam.

Check out Corrie in Color’s website. And follow on Instagram: @corrie.in.color

23. Teaching Mid-lifers How to Wear Their Confidence: Roz Kaur

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Roz Kaur is a Sacramento-based stylist, as well as a diversity and pro-age activist. She has worked in the fashion industry for over 30 years, teaching women how to develop and maintain their authentic personal style.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Roz to discuss her journey as a stylist and influencer. Roz’s fearless approach to dressing has garnered a loyal Instagram following and earned her a top spot amongst pro-age advocates. Her secret sauce, she does it all "for the fun of it." Ms. Kaur shares that the only thing she is trying to sell is confidence. Her passion for empowering women is infectious. And listen until the end–you won’t want to miss the three simple and accessible style tips Roz shares to amp up your wardrobe!

Follow Roz on Instagram: @roz_creativestylist.

22. Finding Freedom in Setting Clear Boundaries and Expectations: Reni of Sun and Salt Creative

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Reni is a ‘tell it like it is’ entrepreneur who has run and operated several successful creative businesses in the design + service industries. Her experiences in retail, merchandising, staging and graphic design have taught her a million lessons about what she wants and doesn’t want from her current venture. Together with her mother, Reni launched a bespoke gifting business for realtors and professionals.

After years of creative directing and managing her branding agency, Reni started Sun and Salt Studio as a community space to learn and explore one’s creativity. Reni was no longer able to offer face-to-face creative classes due to the Pandemic. She decided to shift her focus to her creativity and reimagined her offering under the name Sun and Salt Creative.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Reni to discuss her clear vision of what Sun and Salt Creative would and would not be. She sets clear expectations for herself, her business, and her life using what she learned in her previous ventures. Reni articulates how her goals differed from venture to venture and how they reflected where she was at in her life.

Be sure to try out Reni’s bonus recommendation of cold-pressed coconut oil for your skin.

Check out Sun and Salt Creative’s website. And follow on Instagram: @sunandsaltcreative.

21. Deep Diving Into the Next Chapter of Your Venture and Your Life: Kirsten Blazek

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Kirsten Blazek is the creative director behind A1000xBetter - a multifaceted design firm founded on the principle that design is a nuanced and layered process that requires you to look beyond the surface. Kirsten has an incredible eye for design, and her eclectic interiors showcase her love of vintage treasures, bohemian style, moody spaces, and penchant for the American Southwest.

In 2016, Kirsten launched A1000xBetter as a staging company based in LA. Needing to challenge herself, Kirsten has shifted her focus from staging to interior design. It was a risk to leave behind the staging business she successfully cultivated over years of hard work, but a risk worth taking to pursue life-giving work that allowed Kirsten and her team to create permanent spaces from the ground up.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Kirsten for a second time! Blazek first shared her start-up story with Nada in 2017. Today, Kirsten discusses how A1000xBetter's transition was born of personal growth as much as professional aspirations. She talks about the need to pause and reassess when you find yourself losing passion for your work.

Be sure to listen to Kirsten’s first interview with Nada: Episode 4: How Taking a Risk Allows You to Create Your Dream Job, and Kirsten's recommendation: Mark Groves for those looking for a personal growth podcast.

Check out A1000xBetter’s website. And follow on Instagram: @a1000xbetter.

20. How a Mother’s Love and Determination Accidentally Launched a Clean Skincare Brand: Jennifer Archie

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Jennifer Archie is a Los Angeles native. After graduating from Howard University with a microbiology degree and venturing into the study of mold, she ended up working in her father’s business for 15 years. Itching to do something new, she took a position with a non-profit for a year, and later tried her hand at her own business, but things were not going according to plan.

While on the journey to figure out what was next for her professional future, her daughter, June, was experiencing dry scaly skin and a mild case of eczema when she was a baby. Jennifer spent a lot of time and money searching for a product to relieve her discomfort. After steroid prescriptions and numerous over-the-counter products, she decided to make her body butter. She started with the basics. As she researched and learned about other types of butter and essential oils, she began to develop a butter that the whole family could benefit from. Friends started asking for a jar of the healing concoction and insisted on paying when Jennifer would offer it up for free. One order after another poured in and a business was born. Looking once again to her daughter for inspiration, this time for a brand name, she recalled June saying “I love my...Butta!” And so, Junie Bees Butta was born.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Jennifer to discuss how each experience in life leads to the next. Even those detours prove to be meaningful. At a time when Jennifer was giving up on one entrepreneurial venture, another opportunity appeared. Through hard work and with the support of a small and intentional community of like-minded women, Ms. Archie saw her company soar. The interview will leave you wondering if your next opportunity is right in front of you. It also offers a freeing perspective as Jennifer so wisely says, “there is no boat to miss.”

For all your butta needs check out Junie Bees Butta’s website. And follow on Instagram: @juniebeesbutta

19. How Two Friends and Full Time Professionals Created Wellness Events to Explore and Learn Together: Traci Fleming and Jennifer Parker-Stanton

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Traci is a self-proclaimed “Swiss-Army knife in heels.” She is a seasoned leader with a 20-year plus history with corporate, non-profit, and entrepreneurial organizations. She is centered on building brands, businesses, and bottom lines. Currently, Traci is the President of the interior design firm House of Honey. She is responsible for the day-to-day business, marketing, and operations.

Jennifer is a Realtor and Founding Partner at Deasy Penner Podley. After starting in the world of styling and costume design, she decided that she had enough of the movie industry. She got her real estate license and hasn’t looked back. She has almost 16 years of experience in real estate serving clients throughout Southern California.

Although thriving in separate careers, friends Traci and Jennifer decided to launch The Grateful Shed; a wellness concept space rooted in the appreciation of friendship, nature, and healing. Located in a shed behind Jennifer’s house, they create immersive gatherings and experiences dedicated to the cultivation of connection through rituals, remedies, and workshops. They align individuals with healers, experts, and brands that celebrate nature, community, and well-being.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Traci and Jennifer to discuss how The Grateful Shed came to be. The two friends open up about their growing desire for a space of learning that relates to their current stage in life. They also discuss why they are not turning this project into a business any time soon, and how that allows more freedom for The Grateful Shed to evolve.

Traci and Jennifer have lots of great suggestions to check out! Traci recommends listening to David Sinclair’s podcast. She also shares staying healthy through detox protocol Fascia Flossing, Lymphatic System self-care, Intermittent Fasting, taking Metacurcumin supplements, and Infrared Sauna -she goes to her local gym for this! Jennifer says you will thank her after trying Honey Mama’s yummy treats. And, recommends her meditation teacher and friend - Austyn Wells. To sign up for The Grateful Shed’s newsletter and to learn about all of their upcoming gatherings, check out their website. And follow on Instagram: @the.grateful.shed

18. How a Passion Fueled a Career Move from Media to Designing Metals: Marla Aaron

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0000

After leaving a high-level corporate career in marketing and advertising behind, Marla Aaron launched her first collection in 2012 when her combined obsessions with bridges, hardware, and jewelry could no longer be ignored. What began with one lock is now an entire collection designed to be worn in infinite ways and used as “jewel tools”. The goal is for individuals to not see the jewelry as too precious and to create their own collection of pieces that can be worn in a variety of ways.

The company's rebellious approach to jewelry led to the December 2017 installation of their first jewelry vending machine at the Brooklyn Museum. All of the pieces in the collection are proudly made and finished by hand in New York City and sold all over the world. Marla and her team regularly release new designs on Instagram first to a loyal following. Aaron is also using her jewelry to spread some love with her #lockyourmom Project giving single moms a sterling silver Baby Heartlock. To date, she and her team have given out thousands of Heartlocks to deserving single moms all over the country. Marla resides in New York City with her husband, knitting and waiting for her children to come home to visit.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Marla to discuss her transition away from the corporate world and into designing jewelry and running a business. They discuss the tension of pursuing a passion when everyone is telling you to continue on your safe path. When discussing the company’s social media success, it’s clear that the brand’s rebellious and whimsical approach has earned them both cult status and a loyal clientele.

Be sure to read the Wall Street Journal article on Marla Aaron. Check out Marla Aaron’s website. And follow on Instagram: @marlaaaron.

17. When Experience and Timing Align to Launch the Dream: Elisa Yip

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0000

With over twenty years as a knitwear designer, Elisa has developed a refined aesthetic while working with luxury fibers from across the globe. After her studies at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology and Polìmoda in Florence Italy, she spent her career designing for fashion brands and high-end retailers. She also found herself at the top of her professional game and living a comfortable life in Seattle with her family.

That cozy life was upset by a layoff due to the pandemic and Elisa had to rethink her future. Was it finally time to pursue her lifelong dream of owning her brand?

Four months later Elisa designed her first capsule collection and named her newly minted brand SSKEIN. From concept to launch, Elisa was able to pursue her dream and create an impact in the process. During her career, she had seen the damage that fast fashion had on the environment and wanted to create and manage things differently now that she was in charge. Elisa’s vision for creating a sustainable knitwear brand made with purpose and integrity was finally realized.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Elisa to discuss how her expertise made this rapid launch possible despite language barriers and limited space for inventory. Elisa opens up about being the daughter of immigrants and the pressure to be a success. She shares the details of SSKEIN’s pillars of sustainability and how they are core to the brand. She advises others to discover new perspectives (you will want to hear where she finds her inspiration) and reminds us to be grateful for what we have.

Check out SSKEIN’s website. And follow on Instagram: @sskein.co.

16. How a Curiosity for All Things Hormonal Launched a Community: Rachel Hughes

Wed, 25 May 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Rachel worked with chronic pain patients for over ten years. She understood first-hand how food, nutrients, and movement can help people rebalance and heal themselves.

After finding that her perimenopausal symptoms were disruptive to her life, Rachel did her homework, searching for helpful midlife resources, only to come up short. She also realized that women that looked like her were missing from the conversation altogether. She wondered if she could create a judgment-free space for midlife women to learn from one another and express themselves with compassion.

Rachel put one foot in front of the other and launched her blog and Instagram account @themenomemos, and began the conversation she was searching for. Her commitment to representation and dispensing encouragement, humor, and meaningful information about a host of midlife issues while creating a community that could share conversations, tools, tips, and resources about perimenopause and menopause was born.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Rachel to discuss how she built her social media presence and why she decided to use Instagram as her platform. She shares how she realized her friends were naturally turning to her for answers to health-related questions and why that prompted her to collaborate with the Perry community to host Perry Talks.

Check out Rachel’s blog. If you are interested in joining the Perry community, check out their website. Be sure to be on the lookout for Rachel’s Perry Talks! And follow on Instagram: @themenomemos @ohhelloperry

15. What to Ask Yourself Before Raising Capital: Maha Ibrahim

Wed, 18 May 2022 13:00:00 -0000

This episode was originally released on April 28, 2021.

Maha Ibrahim is a General Partner of Canaan Partners, an early-stage venture capital firm, where she has worked since March 2000. Maha isn’t our typical guest...Maha isn’t a female founder but she is a female “FINDER”.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Maha and discusses how she approaches her decision-making to invest in early-stage ventures. For many female entrepreneurs, raising capital seems unattainable but Maha breaks it down. Whether you’re raising millions or thousands, this episode will become your go-to reference. Nada asks Maha big questions and Maha delivers intentional insight for anyone who is considering raising money to scale their business.

You can learn more about Maha and her work, you can go here.

14. Break the Rules and Break Through: Erica Reitman

Wed, 11 May 2022 13:00:00 -0000

This episode was originally released on May 19, 2021

Erica Reitman is teaching online coaches to break the rules in order to break through the noise and find their voice and their people. She is helping them reinvent their businesses, make money and change their corner of the world. In her past life, she was a successful interior designer, and her home has now appeared in two best-selling design books. She’s written for HGTV, Elle Decor, House Beautiful and the Huffington Post. She is now on a mission to help 1,000 women build online coaching businesses that Erica promises will “turn heads, keep people talking and make all the basic bitches jealous.”

In this episode, Nada sits down with Erica Reitman to discuss how she became a coach to coaches. How meta can you get? She shares her career journey from Marketing to Interior Design to her current role. Erica, an Instagram wizard, offers tips and insights that are sure to make your Instagram page thrive. Spoiler alert, she encourages you to be fully authentic and says the key is experimenting with social media. Erica talks about how age and experience have taught her to get over her need to people-please and the doors that have opened as a result. These are the same doors she believes can open for us all when we commit to being ourselves.

You can learn more about Erica and her coaching services here. You can follow Erica @ericareitman on Instagram.

13. Stepping Through Doors At Any Age: Nan Simonsen

Wed, 04 May 2022 13:00:00 -0000

This episode was originally released on June 16, 2021.

Nan Simonsen is a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and author of Aging Powerfully: Accept Your Past and Take Control of Your Future.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Nan to discuss her many reinventions and the success she has found, and the lessons she has learned along the way. Nan has had many amazing careers simply by choosing to walk through doors that opened to her. As a young mother she was determined to have a career and quickly found her talents for sales and managing people made her a perfect fit for becoming a Tupperware representative. Those humble beginnings landed her at the top of the Tupperware franchise as a leading distributor for over 20 years. Even her husband left his job as an engineer to help run their now multi-million dollar company.

After selling their Tupperware business she decided to become a master gardener and created a botanical garden at her home. Her property was featured in many gardening magazines and part of garden tours. Through word of mouth, her budding landscape design business was born and flourished.

15 years later she retired from her second business and began to study and learn about nutrition. After coming to terms with a lifelong eating disorder and diving into classes, she decided to apply what she was learning and teach others. At 70 years old, Nan is tackling her third career, this time as a health coach and author. Her work is geared towards teaching people how to age P.O.W.E.R.F.U.L.L.Y. Tune in to learn how this acronym can radically change how you live and age.

You can learn more about Nan’s services on her website here. You can follow her @agingpowerfullywithnan on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube.

12. Identifying The Next Iteration of You: Susan Feldman

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0000

This episode was originally released on June 16, 2021.

Susan Feldman is the founder of In The Groove, a new lifestyle destination for age-defying women. In The Groove is a community that celebrates and engages their audience as the evolving and relevant women they are. Founded with a sense of humor, community, and self-awareness, In The Groove is on a mission to free women from rules, age limits, and expectations.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Susan Feldman to discuss her passion for helping women age confidently and stylishly, specifically women over 50. Susan’s mantra, “Stay young at heart,” is reflected in becoming the co-founder of One Kings Lane at 53 and launching again in her 60s with In The Groove. She shares the differences between starting these two businesses and the lessons she learned along the way. Susan points out that our outlook on entrepreneurship shouldn’t focus on reinventing ourselves, but instead on a new iteration of who we already are. “Keep it simple and stay focused,” says Susan, “your idea, your business doesn’t need to be complicated!” Wiser words were never spoken!

You can learn more about Susan and In The Groove by visiting In The Groove’s website. You can follow @getinthegroove1 on Instagram and Facebook.

11. The Future of Work is Community and Collaboration: April Uchitel

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0000

This episode was originally released on June 23, 2021.

April Uchitel is the Co-Founder of THE BOARD, a vetted network of value-driven consultants bringing C-level “dream team” expertise to brands. April most recently held CEO positions at ONDA Beauty and at Violet Grey. Before that, April was the Chief Brand Officer and founding team member at Spring, where she led brand strategy and curation. Prior to Spring, she spent 25 years in the fashion industry. April is a self-proclaimed “accidental activist” and is a founding member of IAMAVOTER.

In this episode, Nada sits down with April Uchitel to discuss how she Co-Founded The Board during and as a result of the pandemic. April recognized the seismic shift that the pandemic created across many industries. Many talented individuals were leaving their jobs and businesses. She questioned what would happen if she could parlay these extremely talented freelancers into a project-based curated consultant team for young businesses that needed guidance from experienced leaders.

The Board is shifting the top-down model to a community model.

One of the reasons why The Board is now a sought-after agency is because of April’s depth of experience and foresight to counteract the growing ageism in the workplace by leaning into the expertise of industry leaders who are now at the top of their game. April herself has decades of experience as she has held multiple CEO positions, Chief Brand Officer, and 9 years as the EVP of Global Sales & Strategy at DVF. Partnering with young businesses, The Board is able to help them strategize, brand building, and avoid problems that they might not have the experience to foresee. April considers her “matchmaking” skills as her superpower.

You can follow April @apriluchitel on Instagram. To learn more about The Board, follow them @_theboard on Instagram and check out their website here.

10. How Passion Fuels a Multi-Venture Entrepreneur: Catherine Welch

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0000

In March 2020, Catherine Welch and her family left their lives in Southern California, on a 6-month sabbatical to travel through Central and South America. After arriving in Antigua, Guatemala on March 3, they found themselves in a precarious situation as the Coronavirus had quickly spread and was catching up to their exact location.

The pandemic allowed the 40-year-old entrepreneur and mother of four to create a new normal upon returning home. Together with her husband, they rented out their primary residence and fast-forwarded their dream of moving back to the Central Coast of California, where they attended college, to buy some land and reimagine life for their family.

Their property search led them to Windrose Farm. They currently run a farm stand, offer tours, host guests at their Airbnb, and grow their food and spirits label, Finca Los Agaves. In addition, Catherine finds herself driving up and down the coast to deliver fresh eggs and organic produce to Los Angeles restaurants and chefs.

Committed to her career in reproduction, Catherine continues to run a genetics lab, Sequence46, and various IVF ventures. She is passionate about her work and opens up about how she balances her multiple ventures.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Catherine to discuss her capacity for juggling varied endeavors. She shares how her education in Animal Science provided the foundation for buying a farm with her husband. And she opens up about how she and her husband manage contrasting work styles and make their relationship a priority.

Warning, you may find yourself tempted to book your next vacation at Windrose Farm after tuning in.

Check out Windrose Farm website. If you are interested in the farm stay check out their Airbnb listing. And follow on Instagram: @fincalosagaves.co @windrosefarm @sequence46_pgt @thefertilitycollective

9. How to Turn Your Problems into Possibilities for Others: Melanie Wolff

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Melanie Wolff is a mother of three under nine and knows a thing or two about juggling work and parenting. Armed with an undergraduate degree from Princeton and an MBA from Columbia, Melanie spent 15 years working in advertising, marketing, and technology for brands including; Schick, Johnson & Johnson, Bravo, and Amazon before launching Brella.

After moving to the West Coast and starting a family, Melanie became aware of the lack of early child care services that matched a full-time work schedule and her needs as a parent.

After being introduced by a friend to Darien Williams, an architect who shared her hope for more meaningful and updated child care service and space, the two started brainstorming and Brella was born. In addition to the intentionally designed space, parent education, and a customized curriculum for early childhood, Brella has created the first on-demand, technology-enabled child care service that focuses on the needs of families today.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Melanie to discuss how she never intended to be an entrepreneur. Once she found herself living with a problem she thought she could solve, it became clear that it was time to take the entrepreneurial leap. Melanie tells us that although she and Darien share many overlapping strengths, they have successfully made that partnership work despite all the advice to differentiate. Setting clear guidelines on how they would solve future problems, they started establishing their partnership before establishing their ideas. Together, they are creating spaces for children to thrive in this day and age, leaving behind the antiquated structures from the 1950s.

If you never thought you would launch your own thing, this conversation is specifically for you!

Be sure to check out Melanie’s use for all things cleaner, hypochlorous acid, and the brand LUMION.

Check out Brella’s website to look at their beautiful locations in Playa Vista, Hollywood, and soon to open Pasadena. And follow on Instagram: @hellobrella

8. Why a Graphic Designer Waited Until 50 to Launch her Artistic Career: Michelle Vella

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Toronto-based artist Michelle Vella is known for her colorful big eye portrayals of pop culture icons. Since childhood, she’s always been considered a talented artist. After graduating with a Fine Arts BA, the starving artist stigma didn't sit well with Vella so she made a choice to pursue art-related careers (and some not so related) instead. In the end, this allowed her to develop skills in sales, marketing, and business.
After 10 years of running her graphic design business, Michelle knew it was time to make a career change. At 50 she decided to pursue art full-time. Just as she began to doubt her decision, an email came through that confirmed her career choice and catapulted her pop art success.
In this episode, Nada sits down with Michelle to discuss how Instagram launched her career as an artist gaining the attention of Diane von Furstenberg, W Magazine, and British Vogue.

Michelle gives tried and true advice about growing your social media following, the importance of IRL engagement with your community, and developing an identifiable point of view. She also shares the mantra that helps her not to dwell on the negative and keep moving forward.

Check out Michelle’s website full of her iconic big-eye portraits. And follow on Instagram: @michellevellart.

7. How a Vogue Veteran Launched a Stylish Children’s Marketplace to Create Quality Time for Families: Sylvana Durrett

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Sylvana Ward Durrett is the CEO and Co-Founder of Maisonette, a curated children's marketplace. Before founding her own company she worked at Vogue for 14 years as assistant to Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour and later as the director of special projects, producing the annual Costume Institute Met Gala.

As a mom scrolling through various sites to find clothes, toys, and furniture for her kids, Sylvana realized that there was a need for a curated marketplace for parents. In 2017 Sylvana co-founded Maisonette to help modern families navigate finding high-quality products for their kids so they could spend less time scrolling, and more time on the good stuff.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Sylvana Durrett to discuss how her experience at Vogue prepared her for the jump to starting her entrepreneurial journey. Sylvana is a breath of fresh and candid air, as she opens up about the importance of knowing and trusting a business partner, the benefits of having a strong woman model decision-making and business savvy in a male-dominated world, and the importance (and manageability) of raising venture funds. The two talk about juggling the roles of founder, wife, and mother—and right on cue, her children pop into the podcast for a first-hand account of how she does it.

Check out the Maisonette website. And follow on Instagram: @sylvanitas and @maisonetteworld.

6. How an Ice Cream Empire and Community was Built by Listening: Jeni Britton

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 15:31:00 -0000

Jeni Britton is an American ice cream maker and entrepreneur. A pioneer of the artisan ice cream movement, she introduced a modern, ingredient-driven style of ice cream making. In 1996 Jeni opened her first ice cream shop, Scream and later founded Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams in 2002. Her first cookbook, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams at Home, is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller and won a coveted James Beard Award in 2012. Her second cookbook, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream Desserts (2014), took dessert making to the next level with an array of ice cream centric desserts. In addition, Jeni is a 2017 Henry Crown Fellow and has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the most creative people in business today.

For the first decade in business, Jeni intentionally decided to move the attention away from her as the founder and put it on the ice cream and the customers. She wanted to become your trusted ice cream maker above all else. Jeni dedicated her life to carefully listening to customers to inform her next move while staying true to her core values–and it paid off.

As Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Jeni’s focus has shifted from running the day-to-day business to keeping her eyes on the future of Jeni’s. While she remains the beating heart of the company and is in charge of all creative output, she finds herself in her 40’s enjoying a personal and professional renaissance. Whether she’s communicating the values of Jeni’s out to the world, supporting other small businesses, running deep into the forest to learn all that nature has to teach, delving into poetry, baking or sharing her mornings with us on Instagram, you can be sure she’ll be wearing lots of color.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Jeni Britton to discuss her hard earned wisdom from 26 years of working with ice cream. She explains that she intentionally uses the term “company” over “business” because it means you are not alone. She has created a strong community and ethos around fellowship at Jeni’s and her passion is evident in this interview.

Check out Jeni’s website. Be sure to click the link to find your nearest Jeni’s Scoop Shop. Remember to try Jeni’s favorite flavor: Brown Butter Almond Brittle. And follow on Instagram: @jenisicecreams.

5. A Long and Winding Road: Molly Berry

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0000

Molly Berry, a San Francisco native, has been living in Central America for over 12 years with her husband and two children. A lover of travel and a creative soul, she landed her dream job as the founder and CEO of her very own textile and lifestyle brand.

What started as a search for a bedspread turned into the role of a lifetime. A world opened to Molly as she discovered the beautiful weaving by local Guatemalan artisans. Her inspiration led to opportunity when she connected the artisans with a luxury hotel to make one-of-a-kind pieces. Luna Zorro was born.

Molly eventually expanded her vision in 2019 by opening a studio boutique in Antigua where she showcases chocolate from her family farm, hosts natural dye, culinary and cultural workshops, and highlights the women weavers of Luna Zorro.

What matters most to Molly is having the freedom to live an impactful, inspired, and adventurous life while surrounded by the people she loves.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Molly to discuss her entrepreneurial journey to creating Luna Zorro. Molly takes you on her journey of ups and downs and gets candid about how things didn’t always go as planned. She shares why she believes the long and windy road was preparing her for her current role and life all along.

Check out Luna Zorro’s website. Be sure to click on the Workshop tab to check out what classes are available at the studio in Antigua. And follow on Instagram: @luna_zorro @lunazorro_studio @lunazorro_market .

4. How a Portrait Photographer is Changing the Aging Narrative: Dee Boomkens

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0000

Denise Boomkens was a fashion model turned photographer. Now behind the lens, her love of fashion and beauty took her all over the world, touching down in cities like Tokyo, New York, Capetown, and Seoul.

As she neared the ‘BIG 4-0’, she left her camera behind to have her son and take a few years off to be with him. During that time she was looking for inspiration and began to notice a lack of social media platforms and blogs for women her age. She realized that women her age were worried about getting older, and middle-aged women believed they were no longer relevant after a certain age.

Denise decided to come back to her profession but in a new way. She used her love of photography to help change the negative stereotype around aging. She committed to launching a platform that provided what she wasn’t seeing–a cool and authentic space that brought fashion, lifestyle, age-consciousness, and community together.

Today AndBloom is an age-positive community featuring Dee’s edgy and feminine photographs of women over the age of 40, and daily thoughtful reflections and inspiration by Dee herself.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Dee to discuss her book AndBloom, The Art of Aging Unapologetically, and why she only takes photos of women over 40. They discuss the lack of visual content for women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s, and Dee shares the responsibility she feels to the women who follow her AndBloom Instagram and blog.

Join the Bloomers, subscribe to the blog or follow AndBloom’s Instagram. If you are interested in ordering Dee’s book AndBloom it is available on her website and Amazon.

Dee suggests the apps Preview for organizing Instagram posts and Unfold for creating next-level stories.

3. How I Became a Lifestyle Influencer and Age-Activist at 50: Wendy Euler

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 14:00:00 -0000

Wendy Euler created Goodbye Crop Top when she couldn’t find what she was looking for on social media. She made it her mission to be that which she wanted to see. She decided to plant her flag not so much as an influencer, but rather as a kind of age-activist through writing, social media, and podcasting. She rejects the notion that women should fade into the background and knew instinctively that she wasn’t alone.

Goodbye Crop Top is a place where women of any age——but particularly those with a few crow’s feet—can come for camaraderie, validation, information and style. Goodbye Crop Top is an emerging movement that inspires women to unlock their creativity, connect their inner beauty to the outside world, do what enables them to be the truest version of themselves and embrace exactly where they are in life.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Wendy to discuss her journey of activism and how she pivoted from solely writing and social media to podcasting, specifically the inspirational podcast “Cropped: A Midlife Minute.” Wendy expands on her anti-anti-aging mission and her perspective as a responsible influencer to always be her authentic self.

This conversation is full of many gems that will inspire us that “we can”--especially in midlife!

Check out Goodbye Crop Top’s website and Instagram. Listen to “Cropped: A Mid-Life Minute Wendy Euler” on Apple Podcast, Podchaser, Spotify, or any of the many podcast platforms.

2. A Midlife Shift from Stylist to CEO with Stacy London

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:00:00 -0000

Stacy London is one of America’s foremost style experts. She is best known as the co-host of TLC’s iconic show, “What Not to Wear.” After a career as a stylist that included hosting, executive producing and writing a bestselling book, Stacy has taken on the role of founder and CEO of State Of Menopause. Her holistic product line for women addresses the symptoms associated with menopause and perimenopause. In this new phase of her career, Stacy is doing what she has done her entire career as a stylist: helping people who are suffering silently, raising their confidence and self-esteem by alleviating external symptoms, and removing the shame that surrounds them.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Stacy to discuss her experience with menopause and how it propelled her into her current role as CEO. She opens up about taking on that role in midlife and the failures, successes and lessons learned along the way. She is serious about working to alleviate the stigma women face as they age.

This conversation is a great reminder that your future self is waiting for you to let go and come as you are. There are so many iterations of you to embrace.

Check out State Of Menopause’s products here. Learn more about the 34 more common symptoms of menopause on Elektra Health 21st Century Guide to Menopause here.

Stacy suggests the apps Klaviyo and Looker for mining data and setting up your email marketing needs.

1. Make Work Matter with Dr. Michaela O’Donnell

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0000

Dr. Michaela O’Donnell is the author of, Make Work Matter: Your Guide to Meaningful Work in a Changing World, which is a guidebook for anyone walking the road of calling in a changing world. She’s also the executive director of the Max De Pree Center for Leadership where she oversees the center's vision, strategy, program, and team, all with the goal of helping leaders reflect deeply in all seasons of life and leadership.

In addition to her academic work, Michaela has over ten years of experience as an entrepreneur. Principally, as the Owner and Managing Director of Long Winter Media, a vibrant creative agency that helps brands make social impact through multi-media content. Long Winter Media’s roster of clients includes Google, YouTube, NBC Universal, University of Southern California, Presbyterian Church (USA), Fuller Seminary, and many more. Notably, the Oprah Winfrey Network picked up a short film Long Winter produced for an episode of Oprah’s show Super Soul Sundays with Glennon Doyle.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Michaela to discuss her book Make Work Matter: Your Guide to Meaningful Work in a Changing World, and how it might be the catalyst to recenter and ground yourself in your “WHY”. Why do you do what you do? What is your calling? They discuss the changing workforce and ways to approach creating solutions for the “noise” of this world.

Nada also shares a little more about LIBERTY’s journey to becoming LIBERTY ROAD. And how empathy is a powerful tool to have as an entrepreneur.

This conversation will INSPIRE you to dig a little deeper into your calling and help you reset if you lack clarity.

You can order Make Work Matter: Your Guide to Meaningful Work in a Changing World here. Learn more about Max De Pree Center for Leadership here.

LFH Throwback: Agatha Achindu

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0000

We’ve got lots of new things coming for 2022, but before we get into that I wanted to take a look back at our early episodes and rerelease my top 10 picks for the month of December. To be clear, picking my favorite episodes is like picking my favorite child—it’s impossible--so I based my decision on 3 criteria, 1) interviews of women who overcame something outside of the regular struggle of running a business, 2) a unique industry the guest disrupted and 3) guests that were just as much as teachers as storytellers.

I hope you enjoy these episodes and please be sure to follow us on Instagram where we will be rolling out our big news throughout December. I want to keep you, our podcast family, in the loop.

Our final episode in this throwback series comes from the heartwarming chat I had with Agatha Achindu. Agatha is the Founder and Chief Yummy Officer of Yummy Spoonfuls, a fresh and organic baby and toddler food company. I want to do include this interview for two reasons. One, Agatha's tenacity is so inspiring. And two, I wanted you to hear firsthand that doing what you care about just might be the beginning of something even bigger than you.

When Agatha immigrated from Cameroon in the 1990s, she was shocked by the amount of processed foods in US grocery stores. As the daughter of a farmer, she grew up eating organic food from her family's garden. When she became a mother, she became obsessed with providing that same healthy food that she grew up with. Others took note and she quickly became known as the local baby food chef. After noticing that the organic food movement was failing to impact babies and children and knowing that food was essential in preventing many of the illnesses children were experiencing, Agatha knew she could provide a solution and Yummy Spoonfuls was ultimately born. Agatha's interview is heartfelt and WARNING tissues are definitely needed. You'll be touched by her authenticity as she shares the stories of how Yummy Spoonfuls started scaled and continues to thrive.

Enjoy this interview with Agatha!

Please follow us at @libertyforher on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most. And please rate and review us—it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

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LFH Throwback: Amy Swift

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0000

I hope you enjoy these episodes and please be sure to follow us on Instagram where we will be rolling out our big news throughout December. I want to keep you, our podcast family, in the loop.

Amy Swift is a brand strategist and copywriter and has made it her business to help brands unpack their messaging and find their secret sauce. Amy has also been cultivating community and conversation around female entrepreneurship long before it was popular. First, through Ladies Who Launched and later through her own platform called Smarty.

While working hard to grow Smarty and continuing her work as a brand strategist, Amy decided that her family needed to change they transplanted from Santa Monica to Manchester by the Sea to slow down but life had other plans. Amy became severely ill and surviving became the only goal. During Amy's time of healing, she was able to step back and redefine how she wanted to structure her life and work. The wisdom that emerged from that season of life is evident in our conversation. Amy's insight and advice is a breath of fresh air in the midst of the booming conversations surrounding female entrepreneurship. She surprises us with advice not to follow our passion, but rather to pay attention to what interests us. I included this interview with Amy because I think her words will find a home with so many of us who were looking to reset.

Enjoy the show with Amy!

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LFH Throwback: Ryan Larson

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0000

I hope you enjoy these episodes and please be sure to follow us on Instagram where we will be rolling out our big news throughout December. I want to keep you, our podcast family, in the loop.

Our eighth episode in this throwback series is my conversation with Ryan Larson, the founder and CEO of Tin Parade and Savoir Flair Weddings. I included this interview with Ryan to show you how one thriving business can lead to another business opportunity. As a wedding planner, Ryan knew how to elevate large-scale events, but she became interested in creating products to help us elevate events at home. In this episode, Ryan shares the challenges of communicating high concept products to buyers and talks about how she cleverly overcame that as she grew Tin Parade. She shares the difficulty in starting up in an industry that's unfamiliar and offers tips that will help you stand out at trade shows in particular if you're at all interested in producing products, wholesaling products, and selling at trade shows. This is a must-listen. Ryan will definitely bring the goods.

Enjoy the show.

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LFH Throwback: Anne Sage

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0000

I hope you enjoy these episodes and please be sure to follow us on Instagram where we will be rolling out our big news throughout December. I want to keep you, our podcast family, in the loop.

If you're currently a content creator or hoping to launch a content venture, this throwback episode is for you. My guest Anne Sage is a blogger, stylist, author, influencer and has been navigating this road less traveled in an industry that's still unfolding. In this episode, learn how Anne became a full-time content creator, stylist, writer and creative. She's an absolute wellspring of wisdom and insight, and she's acutely aware of the oversaturation in her industry and gives advice accordingly. She breaks down useful ways to utilize the best platforms for your audience offers examples on how to work with potential brand partnerships. Anne reminds us to think about the long game when it comes to building an audience and a business in this field and asks us to uncover our why. And to be sure that the content we are creating comes from the heart. Listen and learn ladies, you're going to love Anne.

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LFH Throwboack: Celeste Liversidge

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0000

I hope you enjoy these episodes and please be sure to follow us on Instagram where we will be rolling out our big news throughout December. I want to keep you, our podcast family, in the loop.

I had to include my conversation with adoption attorney Celeste Liversidge in our top 10 throwback episodes for no other reason than she was juggling four platforms that were each disrupting the adoption industry in some way. Now before you skip this one, because you're not an attorney, and you don't think the adoption industry can teach you anything, think again. Celeste's charge all entrepreneurs to be compassionate about their customer's needs is for everyone to hear, regardless of industry. I also loved her careful examination of the status quo, and her ability to shine a critical light on her industry to see how she could better serve everyone involved in the adoption process. There is something for all of us to learn in this conversation. Her story will encourage you to think about what gaps you see in your respective industry and what you can do to create meaningful change.

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LFH Throwback: Rachel Brown

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0000

I hope you enjoy these episodes and please be sure to follow us on Instagram where we will be rolling out our big news throughout December. I want to keep you, our podcast family, in the loop.

Our fifth throwback episode is a conversation I had with artist Rachael Brown. I included this in our top 10 because so many of you are creative and are trying to figure out how to launch your art into the world and make some money in the process. Rachel's commitment to not being a starving artist and her strategic mindset gives you insight into how she's been able to grow and sustain her career. She also makes a great case for keeping your day job. If you're creative of any kind- painter, photographer, a writer, fill in the blank, you need to hop on this podcast now.

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LFH Throwback: Rachel Pally

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0000

I hope you enjoy these episodes and please be sure to follow us on Instagram where we will be rolling out our big news throughout December. I want to keep you, our podcast family, in the loop.

In the fourth throwback episode, you'll hear from fashion designer Rachel Pally, and there were lots of reasons I wanted to include this episode. But two, in particular, were 1. Rachel's decision to have inclusive sizing long before it was a thing. 2. Her story about landing a huge deal with a very popular shopping network and the hard decisions that came with that deal. I also loved being in Rachel's home with her newborn at the time, you get to see firsthand exactly how this designing mom was juggling parenthood and running a business.

I hope you enjoy the show with Rachel.

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LFH Throwback: Claire Crisp

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0000

I hope you enjoy these episodes and please be sure to follow us on Instagram where we will be rolling out our big news throughout December. I want to keep you, our podcast family, in the loop.

Our third throwback episode is with Claire Crisp. This is one of those stories that lives at the intersection of obstacle and opportunity. Claire's a mother who turned advocate and author as a result of her child's rare condition. Her memoir Waking Matilda takes you on the family's journey through the hardship and the joy as they navigate this uncharted territory. Claire offers insight into the entrepreneurial aspects of authoring and self-publishing, and she's honest and encourages you to find ways to share your own story and even fight to be heard.

I hope you enjoy Claire's story.

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LFH Throwback: Marley Majcher

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0000

I hope you enjoy these episodes and please be sure to follow us on Instagram where we will be rolling out our big news throughout December. I want to keep you, our podcast family, in the loop.

Our second throwback episode is with Marley Majcher of The Party Goddess. I sat down with Marley to talk about her event planning business and her book called But Are You Making Any Money? which is something we should all be asking ourselves. You will be absolutely entertained and educated in this episode. She is a "tell it like it is" businesswoman and breaks down financials in plain speak. There's no jargon or mincing words. Just straight talk from somebody who's actually been there and done that.

Enjoy the show with Marley!

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LFH Throwback: Kirsten Blazek

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0000

I hope you enjoy these episodes and please be sure to follow us on Instagram where we will be rolling out our big news throughout December. I want to keep you, our podcast family, in the loop.

Here’s the first throwback episode with Kirsten Blazek. Since our interview, she has closed the doors on staging homes to focus on her booming interior design business. Her IG has continued to explode and she can officially add influencer to her list of roles.

Enjoy the show.

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LFH Special: How to be Intentional with Your Team and Work: Tiffany Keesey + Bentley Holmes

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 14:00:00 -0000

Tiffany and Bentley founded Conscious Culture around the belief that your people are your competitive advantage. The two experts, along with their staff, partner with organizations to design and implement people-first solutions that enable teams to accomplish big things together.

With over 25 years of experience in strategic people operations and leadership development, These two co-founders know what it takes to build high-performing teams. They share their knowledge and expertise with Conscious Culture’s growing community to deliver impactful HR strategies that create lasting change.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Tiffany and Bentley to discuss all things human resources and people operations. As a consulting firm, they help support and scale startups and small businesses by creating foundational infrastructures that produce healthy and thriving organizations.

In this special episode, Nada also asks how the two have managed their partnerships and how it influences their approach to their consulting.

In addition to sharing their expertise on the podcast, the co-founders offered LIBERTY listeners a Conscious Culture tool to give businesses a sense of how they are doing when it comes to HR. The tool helps you identify blind spots and offers resources and solutions and they have generously offered it for free. Click here to access the free HR Scorecard and examine what your HR needs really are.

You can follow Tiffany, Bently and the Conscious Culture team @consciousculture.co on Instagram and LinkedIn. To find out more about the services they offer go to ConsciousCulture.co. Don’t forget to take advantage of the free HR Scorecard!

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How Applying Retail Brick and Mortar Branding to Service-Based Talk Therapy Unlocks More Accessibility: Christy Desai

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:00:00 -0000

Christy Desai is the Co-Founder and CEO of Okay Humans. After unsuccessfully trying to outrun the stress of life, Christy finally looked for a therapist in hopes of catching her breath. What started as “3-5 sessions” turned into years of deep inner work. Her own experience turned into a personal mission to help other people feel better, stronger, and more alive. Christy returned to school to pursue a master’s in clinical psychology as well as become a licensed marriage and family therapist. Okay Humans is a completely fresh approach to face-to-face talk therapy dedicated to modernizing and destigmatizing the entire experience around therapy.

This fifth episode in our retail season focuses specifically on disrupting antiquated processes to eliminate the barriers of entry to empower customers.

This conversation will INSPIRE you to reimagine, and revise your current or potential service offering(s) to better serve your customers and your brand.

You can follow Christy and Okay Humans @okayhumans on Instagram and Facebook. To learn more about their Okay Humans services got to OkayHumans.com.

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How to Scale Retail by Carefully Listening to Your Customers: Dimitra Davidson

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0000

Dimitra Davidson is the President & COO of Indeed Labs. She is a champion of great skin for real people. As the driving force behind this global independent brand, Dimitra has built a reputation on asking tough questions about ingredients, formulations, industry trends and product usage so that everyone can get to real results faster. Since the brand's launch in 2011, Indeed Labs has been a pioneer of scientific, no-nonsense skincare.

This conversation will give you plenty of ideas--from engaging with consumers to creating products sure to turn customers into loyal fans of your brand.

You can follow Dimitra and Indeed Labs @indeedlabs on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To find out more about Indeed Labs products go to IndeedLabs.com.

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Reinventing Retail through “Feel Good” Experiences: Brittany Driscol

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:00:00 -0000

Brittany Driscoll is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Squeeze, a way better massage experience from the founders of Drybar. She also Co-Founded and leads The Feel-Good Company, a service agency set out to transform the way people experience retail by building and scaling a collective of female-founded wellness brands dedicated to bettering the mind, body, and soul for good. Brittany is also the co-host of the Girlfriends & Business podcast.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Brittany to discuss the philosophy behind The Feel-Good Company and how she's reinventing the retail service industry through sister companies Squeeze and Okay Human.

This third episode in our retail season focuses specifically on the service part of the retail experience. Brittany offers insiders insight into what service-based companies should be focusing on in this new climate. If you want to hear more about why and how Brittany became the co-founder of Squeeze, check out episode 87.

This interview is full of first-hand advice about strengthening your relationship with your customer and making their experience with your brand a memorable one because retail is not dead--it's reawakening.

You can follow Brittany @britdrisc on Instagram. You can follow Squeeze @squeeze on Instagram and @squeezemassage on Facebook. To find out more about Squeeze’s services and franchise options, go to squeezemassage.com.

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How the “Hansel and Gretel” Model Built an Omnichannel Retail Brand: Chelsea Shukov and Jamie Grobecker of Sugar Paper

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 13:00:00 -0000

In 2003, Chelsea Shukov and Jamie Grobecker came together with a common goal: to develop a collection of fine stationery for a new generation. Sugar Paper would have the quality of the fine paper goods they saw on their mother’s desks, but with an aesthetic and feel that was made for the modern girl. Armed with an antique letterpress, they brought their vision to life in a stationery collection centered on quality, love and dedication to the craft.

Nearly twenty years later, that quality, love and dedication are still seen in every Sugar Paper product they design and make in their Los Angeles studio.

You can follow Sugar Paper at @sugarpaperla on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. You can check out their amazing products at sugarpaper.com.

Don't forget to follow us at @libertyforher on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Please let us know your thoughts about this episode by using the hashtag #libertyforher and please rate and review us—it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

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Getting to Know Your Customer Through Direct-to-Consumer Model: Julie McClure

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:00:00 -0000

Julie McClure is the CEO and Founder of Hello.Me, a brand focused on helping women take back control of their hormones so that they can get back to looking and feeling their best. Hello.Me’s innovative, science-backed supplement products solve for the root cause of wellness & beauty challenges - hormonal balance. Julie’s own personal experiences became the springboard for her mission to help others and she prides herself on championing women in the entrepreneurial and femtech spaces.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Julie to discuss why she founded Hello.Me. Coming from Wall Street, Julie realized her work schedule was exacerbating her declining health. In her journey for health, Julie became passionate about educating and empowering women to understand the role of balanced hormones in their overall health. Julie left the finance industry and eventually launched Hello.Me.

Hello.Me is a direct-to-consumer company and since this season of LIBERTY for Her is all about retail, Nada and Julie deep dive into navigating a DtC model.

Julie recognizes that the DtC model is in a good space right now, people aren’t afraid to search for a product they are looking for. She shares how DtC brands are able to really understand their customer and create new products based on the customer’s feedback.

This episode is filled with some helpful insight if you are considering launching a retail brand or expanding into DtC.

You can follow Julie and Hello.Me @hellome_co on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and @hellomesquad on Facebook. To learn more about Hello.Me’s products go to hello.me.

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Build a Business Plan that “Works”

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0000

In the sixth and final episode of this mini-series, Nada walks you through creating a business plan. This is not a 50-page document but instead a high-level plan of action—one that helps you to communicate, manage and guide your vision.

Your business plan is both your blueprint and roadmap and will be a constant reference when building your team of advisors, employees and partners. It’s a tool to help you monitor and evaluate your progress.

Every good business plan also includes an Executive Summary and Nada offers a step by step guide to building an effective one. She says, “Your executive summary encapsulates everything your business is about and expects to accomplish. It's a very useful and concise way to articulate your plan while leaving plenty of room for growth, improvement and flexibility.”

By the end of this episode, you will have a well-thought-out business plan that you can use to turn your brilliant idea into a vision that others can see and support.

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Business Framework Essentials

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0000

In the fifth episode of this mini-series, Nada discusses all things paperwork—or as she calls it “framework”. Like constructing a building, the framework gives everything structure. Nada says, “without giving your venture the framework it needs you won’t have a proper foundation with which to build a thriving business upon.”

Nada leads you through everything from selecting your business entity to creating budgets that track your finances. She breaks down the definition and purpose of Start Up and Operating budgets, P&L and Cash Flow statements and MORE. You’ve got nothing to fear and everything to gain from scaffolding your venture from the start. Properly defining your framework now will set you up for success (however you define that) later!

Come back next week for the last episode in our mini-series, it’s going to be a finale!

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Develop Your Plan of Action with the 5 P’s +

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0000

In the fourth episode of this mini-series, Nada guides you through developing a plan of action to achieve your business goals. She does this by focusing on the 5 P’s Plus: Product, Positioning, Pricing, Promotion, Placement, and the Plus is for Customer Service, something so many of us forget to create a strategy around.

Nada defines each “P” and helps you to define each “P’s” as it relates to your specific business. As with each of these mini-series episodes, Nada offers plenty of questions for you to reflect on and synthesize into your PoA (plan of action). This episode helps you to see if and where cracks exist in your plan and acts as a tool for realignment whether you’re launching a new idea or revitalizing your existing business.

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Who is your Target Market?

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0000

In the third episode of this mini-series, Nada focuses on identifying, understanding and building a relationship with your target market. Your research and findings will be used to develop your brand to build a longstanding relationship with your future customers.

Nada guides you through a series of questions you should be asking to better understand your target market. And yes—there's homework! There are exercises and questions to answer so keep that notebook handy! You will walk away with more clarity on your customer’s likes and dislikes, needs and wants, tastes and preferences, and in turn, learn how to clearly articulate who you are and what you have to offer them.

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Get to Know Your Industry and Your Competition with Nada Jones

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0000

This season, we are producing a 6 episode mini-series with our Founder and Host, Nada Jones, to get you from idea to launch. And for those of you past the start-up phase, stay tuned, these mini-episodes are a great way to refresh, retool and rethink the way you currently run your business.

In this second episode, Nada focuses on researching your industry and your competition before you say YES to launching. Doing your homework now is the key to walking into your future with eyes wide open. Nada walks you through the questions you should be asking when researching. How to niche down or differentiate your brand within your industry? What market opportunities exist? What mindset shifts have your potential consumer gone through? What do they need from your potential service or product? And if you are beyond launch mode, Jones highlights the many ways asking these questions will help you dig deeper to improve your customer experience to grow your business.

Grab your notebook and a pen as Nada (along with Google) guides your research one important question at a time.

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The Process of Ideation with Nada Jones

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0000

Everything we do at LIBERTY is to inspire AND equip and after so many inspiring stories from founders, we thought it was time to equip those of you ready to launch or re-launch and get down to business.

In this first episode, Nada focuses on the process of ideation. It’s really easy to get stuck here. Whether you’re a perfectionist frozen by fear, a maven who thinks she needs to know absolutely everything before she starts or someone who may have given up too soon believing they don’t have what it takes.

Nada says, “Ideation is more art than science, it gives me the freedom to roam around in my head and heart more freely. There’s time for strategy and planning later, for now just allow yourself to dream.”

So get out a piece of paper and let’s roam together.

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Female Founder Over 40 Season Recap

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -0000

We've come to the end of our Female Founder Over 40 Season!

In this episode, Nada shares a recap of each episode in our Female Founder Over 40 Season and highlights her favorite quotes from our guests.

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The Future of Work is Community and Collaboration: April Uchitel

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:00:11 -0000

April Uchitel is the Co-Founder of THE BOARD, a vetted network of value-driven consultants bringing C-level “dream team” expertise to brands. April most recently held CEO positions at ONDA Beauty and at Violet Grey. Before that, April was the Chief Brand Officer and founding team member at Spring where she led brand strategy and curation. Prior to Spring, she spent 25 years in the fashion industry. April is a self-proclaimed “accidental activist” and is a founding member of IAMAVOTER.

In this episode, Nada sits down with April Uchitel to discuss how she Co-Founded The Board during, and as a result of the pandemic. April recognized the seismic shift that the pandemic created across many industries. Many talented individuals were leaving their jobs and businesses. She questioned what would happen if she could parlay these extremely talented freelancers into a project-based curated consultant team for young businesses that needed guidance from experienced leaders.

The Board is shifting the top-down model to a community model.

You can follow April @apriluchitel on Instagram. To learn more about The Board, follow them @_theboard on Instagram and check out their website here.

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Identifying The Next Iteration of You: Susan Feldman

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0000

Susan Feldman is the founder of In The Groove, a new lifestyle destination for age-defying women. In The Groove is a community that celebrates and engages their audience as the evolving and relevant women they are. Founded with a sense of humor, community, and self-awareness, In The Groove is on a mission to free women from rules, age limits, and expectations.

You can learn more about Susan and In The Groove by visiting In The Groove’s website. You can follow @getinthegroove1 on Instagram and Facebook.

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How a Passion for Natural Healing Ignited a Platform to Educate and Curate: Shari Boyer

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0000

Shari Boyer founded Plant Society with the mission of educating and providing access to natural remedies for optimal wellness. She was motivated to action by seeing the influence of pharmaceutical companies on our health care system, as well as the poor food available through most mainstream food companies.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Shari Boyer to discuss her passion and her company, Plant Society. With the legalization of Cannabis in California, Shari entered the wild wild west by launching her website of curated products and in-depth content about Cannabis and CBD.

After extensive research, partnering with an RN who is a medical cannabis advocate and developing an 8-point testing standard, her passion for CBD as a way to heal, became a thriving business. Shari shares how you don’t always have to develop your own products, you can curate and amplify the best ones already available and become a trusted resource for customers.

Since Plant Society wasn’t Shari’s first entry into entrepreneurship, she learned that the most important thing she needed to launch was a one-page business plan and a five-year vision. Due to the legal issues around advertising cannabis, Shari turned her focus to engaging with various communities to spread the word about her offering. As a founder, she implores us to “stay flexible and listen”— just a few gems you’ll gather from this conversation

You can learn more about Shari and Plant Society by visiting Plant Society’s website here. You can follow Plant Society @plantsociety1 on Instagram.

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Stepping Through Doors At Any Age: Nan Simonsen

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0000

Nan Simonsen is a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and author of Aging Powerfully: Accept Your Past and Take Control of Your Future.

You can learn more about Nan’s services on her website here. You can follow her @agingpowerfullywithnan on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube.

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If You Don’t Know How to Do It, Find Somebody Who Does: Alli Webb

Wed, 26 May 2021 13:00:00 -0000

You can learn more about Alli by following @alliwebb, @becketandquill, @raisingthebarpod, @thedrybar, @squeeze on Instagram. You can see Becket + Quill’s jewelry here.

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Break the Rules and Break Through: Erica Reitman

Wed, 19 May 2021 17:00:00 -0000

You can learn more about Erica and her coaching services here. You can follow Erica @ericareitman on Instagram.

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Learning How to Fall: Heidi Krupp

Wed, 12 May 2021 17:00:00 -0000

Heidi Krupp is the founder and CEO of Krupp Kommunications. She is a powerhouse in the world of marketing, promotion and media. Over the last 25 years, her namesake PR agency specializes in creating moments and movements for brands and products. By consciously connecting her network of influencers, media, and personalities, she has cultivated unparalleled relationships across the industry, advocating for clients and the media.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Heidi Krupp to discuss her journey of starting and growing her business, Krupp Communications. Heidi shares her journey from ABC news, to selling her car to start her business. She also shares high points in her career like landing spots for her best selling authors on Oprah. Heidi confesses that the pandemic has caused her to rethink business as usual and refresh her business at 54. She encourages everyone to pursue their dreams no matter their age and offers up some advice in the process, “you can’t miss anything unless you want to miss it”.

You can learn more about Heidi and her work at Krupp Kommunications here. You can follow Krupp Kommunications @KruppKommunications on Instagram and Facebook, and @KruppKomm on Twitter.

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How to Disrupt a Giant One Delivery at a Time: Dr. Sophia Yen

Wed, 05 May 2021 17:00:00 -0000

Dr. Sophia Yen is the Founder of Pandia Health is the only Doctor-Led, Women-Founded, Women-Led birth control delivery company.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Dr. Sophia Yen to discuss her passions: women’s health, birth control, and female founders. As a woman over 40 and someone who had a career before becoming a founder, Dr. Yen speaks on how life’s experiences equipped her to successfully start her business, Pandia Health. She dives deep into the world of Telemedicine and the need for both women-led and doctor-led companies. She discusses delegating tasks to others and leaning into people’s strengths. She also shares how she has woven the support of other female founders into her business.

Dr. Yen recommends building your community by participating in accelerator programs, such as Springboard Enterprises, Women’s Startup Lab, Stanford StartX, and SheEO.

You can learn more about Dr. Sophia Yen and Pandia Health here. You can watch her Ted X talk here. You can follow Pandia Health @pandiahealth on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok.

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What to Ask Yourself Before Raising Capital: Maha Ibrahim

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:00:00 -0000

You can learn more about Maha and her work, you can go here.

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Pivot Season Recap

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:00:00 -0000

We've come to the end of our Pivot Season!

In this episode, Nada shares a recap of each episode in our Pivot Season and highlights her favorite quotes from our guests.

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When It’s Time to Pivot Back: Jessica Comingore Donais

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 18:00:00 -0000

Jessica Comingore Donais is an entrepreneur and creative consultant living in Portland, Oregon. With a deep-rooted passion for design and an intrinsic eye for aesthetics, she finds great satisfaction in helping business owners construct and elevate their brands through meticulously crafted identities, refined art direction, and strategy-driven consulting. Regardless of the project at hand, Jessica’s primary objective is to help her clients work more mindfully, grow more holistically, and lead more authentically.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Jessica to discuss how she took a break from her branding business, Marbury, moved from LA to Portland and started a mom-and-pop pizzeria, Pizza Doughnais, with her husband. In this career and life pivot, Jessica rediscovered her strengths and reassessed her pivot from branding to the restaurant industry. Listen closely as she outlines the hard questions that need to be asked when starting a business, moving towards or away from a venture and the value of taking a break and getting some space before you leave something altogether. Jessica gives her insight into why branding is more about community than tasteful graphic design.

You can learn more about Jessica and her consulting services here. If you are in Portland and need a good pizza look no further. Check out Pizza Doughnais’ menu here. You can follow Jessica @jessicacomingore, @MarburyCo, @pizzadoughnais on Instagram.

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How to Add Revenue by Scaling Your Expertise: Marrin Costello

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 18:00:00 -0000

Marrin Costello is an American businesswoman, designer, and brand-architect. Her entrepreneurial journey began at age 10 after falling in love with the art of jewelry making. Just two decades later, Costello has built a luxury lifestyle brand that has been featured in Vogue, Huffington Post, and Who What Wear, amongst many others — and whose collection can be found in over 100 retailers nationwide.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Marrin to discuss how she listened to the market when they asked her “how she did it.” Leveraging the success of her international luxury jewelry business, Marrin began consulting small businesses to share her best practices and expertise. While there are so many small business consultants out there, few have actually built a successful company from the ground up. This conversation is filled with so many entrepreneurial gems. Her balanced perspective will encourage you to take the leap, or keep your head down and move forward with strategy and purpose.

You can learn more about Marrin and her consulting services here. You can learn more and purchase her gorgeous jewelry here. You can follow Marrin @marrincostello, @shopmarrincostello and @marrincostelloradio on Instagram. If you are interested in checking out Monday.com go here.

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How to Clear the Clutter and Focus on Values in Business and Life: Shira Gill

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 18:00:00 -0000

Shira Gill is a home organizing expert, author, speaker, founder of the #15minwin, and the creative force behind Shira Gill Home. Shira’s mission is to inspire people to clear physical and mental clutter so they can reduce their environmental footprint, create space for what they truly care about, and live lives more aligned with their core values.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Shira to discuss how she pivoted the majority of her business online due to the pandemic and found a new revenue stream and purpose along the way. With two adults working from home and two kids homeschooling, it takes effort and planning to be able to fully focus on work. Shira shares how with tiny shifts in her schedule and service offerings, she was able to write a manuscript in six months and diversify what it means to create space for people to live aligned with their values. Along with her organizing online programs, Shira designed and built a mentorship program for professionals.

With work/home lines being more blurred than ever, you’ll learn what clearing the clutter can do to unlock intentional living.

You can learn more about Shira and her services here. You can follow Shira @shiragill on Instagram and @shiragillhome on Facebook

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How 2020 Changed Fashion Forever and For Good: Kimberly Lewis and Amy Williams

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 19:00:00 -0000

Kimberly Lewis is the owner and buyer of Emerson Grace, a women’s elevated-casual contemporary boutique in Nashville, Tennessee. Kimberly oversees the creative and fashion direction for the store alongside a team of stellar managers and stylists who go beyond selling to build relationships to encourage women to discover and realize their own personal style.

We want to take this time to send out a huge THANK YOU to all essential workers in the retail and fashion industry. We see you!

You can learn more about Kimberly and Emerson Grace here. You can follow Emerson Grace @emersongracenashville on Facebook and Instagram.

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Understanding Your ‘Authentic Code’ is Essential to Your Brand and Bottomline: Angela Mayhoe

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 19:00:00 -0000

Angela Mayhoe is the Founder of Angela Mayhoe | KNIT, a slow fashion, handcrafted knitwear brand. In addition to offering her knitwear line, Angela is creating a space for a community that longs to come back to their authentic selves.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Angela to discuss how her 15 years of retail experience led her to launch her own company. Her love for knitting became a requested commodity from her friends and family. Understanding herself and her ‘Authentic Code’ guided her to build a slow fashion brand that integrated her lifestyle and musings.

Angela pivoted this past year, partially due to the pandemic and also due to the racial unrest and movement for equity. She decided to further infuse her brand with her experience as a Black woman. She wanted to be fully seen and integrated into her brand.

You can learn more about Angela and Angela Mayhoe | KNIT here. Please follow her on Instagram @angelamayhoe.

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How Following a Question About Sustainability Can Build a Business: Lindsay McCormick

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 19:00:00 -0000

Lindsay McCormick is the founder and CEO of Bite. Bite is an all-natural, zero-waste, tube-free, 100% vegan, gluten-free and cruelty-free toothpaste tablet on a mission to become the world’s most sustainable personal care company.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Lindsay to discuss how Bite’s business model for direct to consumer has flourished during the pandemic. Lindsay and her team have navigated how to continue to manufacture their products despite the lockdown protocols and also produce hand sanitizer to give to LA’s unhoused population. As the pandemic has increased consumer awareness for healthy and safe ingredients, Bite has focused their attention on satisfying that need while maintaining their core values around sustainability.

You can learn more about Lindsay and Bite here. You can follow Bite on Instagram @bite, Facebook @bitetoothpastebits, Twitter @bitetoothpaste, and TikTok @bite.

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How to Pivot Forward from 2020: LaKeithea Nicole Anderson

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 19:00:00 -0000

LaKeithea Nicole Anderson is the founder of For Us. The Agency, a creative agency that works with Black-owned brands and talent to expand reach and impact. LaKeithea is also the Community Engagement Coordinator for Nashville Community Education, board member of Tennessee Craft Midstate, and on the Marketing Committee for Free for Life International.

In this episode, Nada sits down with LaKeithea to discuss the challenges that Black-owned businesses face on a daily basis and the heightened challenges due to the pandemic. LaKeithea educates our audience from a PR perspective on how NOT to be a performative ally as a business. She also offers insight into how small businesses can pivot forward to be participants in the movement for equity.

You can learn more about LaKeithea and the For Us. The Agency here. You can follow For Us. The Agency on Instagram.

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How to Stay Focused During Nebulous Times: Molly Sonsteng

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 19:00:00 -0000

Molly Sonsteng is the Co-Founder of Madcap Factory and Caveday. Molly’s work focuses on experiences. Whether it is playful and eccentric in-person community events, a perfect s’more, or leading focused productivity sessions in The Cave, Molly is supporting humans to experience.

In this episode, Nada sits down with Molly to discuss Caveday’s unique experience of exponential growth due to the global pandemic and the pivot to scale the business to adapt to the growth. Molly shares the importance of removing distractions and busy work so that people can accomplish deep focused work in a condensed amount of time. This is especially important as most of us are experiencing the lines between work-life and home-life are blurred during the pandemic.

You can learn more about Molly’s work with Caveday here and Madcap Factory here. You can follow Molly on Instagram, Caveday on Instagram, and Madcap Factory on Instagram.

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How to Integrate Values Into Your Business: Erica Courdae

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 21:00:00 -0000

This season on LIBERTY For Her we are discussing the importance of pivoting. We are grateful to be launching this important discussion with Erica Courdae. Erica Courdae is what you call a multi-passionate entrepreneur. She is the owner of an inclusive beauty salon, Silver Immersion, and the host of Pause on the Play podcast and a certified diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) coach.

Nada sits down with Erica to discuss all the different facets of each business but also the way her work has primarily pivoted to her DEI coaching in the wake of the racial unrest and movement for equity. In her DEI coaching, Erica seeks to guide founders and business to truly embody their values in the day to day of their businesses.

Erica is steeped in wisdom and insight that we know will encourage you to make big or small pivots in the way you run your business.

You can learn more about Erica’s DEI coaching here. Listen to Pause on the Play podcast here. Enjoy Silver Immersion’s services here. You can also follow Erica on Instagram and Facebook.

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We’re Baaaaack!

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 21:41:04 -0000

We’re back! LIBERTY listeners, it has been a minute. We are excited to let you know that this podcast is now called LIBERTY For Her to match our brand. This year we will be bringing you 4 seasons. Each season has a specific theme and starting next week our theme will be PIVOTING.

Join Nada each week as she sits down with a female founder sharing her story of pivoting due to the pandemic or the racial uprising that has marked the last year of our collective lives. Listen to how each founder has responded differently to sustain and even grow her business.

If you haven’t already, please subscribe, rate and review our podcast. We want to know how these stories are inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your own ventures.

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How to Disrupt an Industry One Facial at a Time: Jenn Worley

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 17:00:00 -0000

When good friends and busy, working moms Karey Burke, Dawn Olmstead and Jenn Worley couldn’t find a great facial that they could afford on a regular basis, they decided to build it.

Follow Jenn at @jenn_worley and Face Haus @facehaus on Instagram. Be sure to check out Face Haus services at thefacehaus.com.

Don't forget to follow us at @libertyforher on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Please let us know your thoughts about this episode by using the hashtag #libertysessions and please rate and review us—it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

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How to Infuse Your Life Philosophy into Your Brand: Amy Tan

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 17:00:00 -0000

We loved sitting down with the sunny personality that is Amy Tan, not only because her smiles and energy are infectious but because she is serious about creativity in a way I had never experienced before. She is the brand and the brand is her.

This hand-lettering enthusiast is the founder of Amy Tangerine, a brand committed to providing creatives with the tools and space to see the bright, shiny side of life. Whether you follow her on IG, watch her on YouTube, listen to her on her podcast or read her new book Craft A Life You Love, it’s clear that Amy is on a mission to impact the world with her positive message. In this podcast, Amy shares how she went from stylist to fashion designer to product design and even teacher. She is a lesson in what it looks like to pay attention and pivot when necessary. One of the best things about our time with Amy, aside from her mom's homemade egg rolls, is how she details what she did to get to where she is. If you’re looking to pivot or trying to understand how to integrate multiple platforms to create your brand, this one's for you.

Follow Amy at @amytangerine on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Be sure to check out Amy’s products, blog and workshops at amytangerine.com.

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A Partnership that “Works”: Chelsea Shukov and Jamie Grobecker of Sugar Paper

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 17:00:00 -0000

Join us for a live podcast interview with Chelsea Shukov and Jamie Grobecker of Sugar Paper.

This honest and open conversation about what it takes to create a healthy partnership in business is one of the best we’ve heard. Jamie and Chelsea’s transparency and accessibility are so refreshing. The two cover everything from how they negotiate with one another and set common goals to assigning roles and structuring equity. In a partnership? You’ve gotta listen!

Thinking about a partnership? Listen!

Follow Chelsea at @sugarpaper_chelsea, Jamie at @sugarpaper_jamie and Sugar Paper @sugarpaperla on Instagram. Be sure to check out all of Sugar Paper’s amazing products at sugarpaper.com.

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Why Drybar Founder Alli Webb joined forces with Brittany Driscoll to launch all over again

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 17:00:00 -0000

Join us for a live podcast interview with Alli Webb and Brittany Driscoll of Drybar and the newly launched Squeeze Massage.

Most of us are just hoping for one successful business, but Alli Webb, Co-Founder of Drybar, is going after her second entrepreneurial win with Brittany Driscoll, Squeeze’s CEO and Co-Founder, at the helm. Join Nada and these two powerhouse entrepreneurs as the share their backstory, expert advice and a few things to avoid when launching a new venture.

Alli Webb is an Entrepreneur, N.Y. Times Bestselling Author, and Founder of Drybar. After spending 15 years as a professional hair stylist, Webb left the professional hair industry in 2005 to start a family, but decided to find a way to continue pursuing the creative side of hairstyling at a new-mom pace. She began offering affordable in-home blowout services to her mommy friends, which quickly expanded into a mobile operation by 2009. In 2010, Webb opened the first Drybar in Brentwood, CA. Eight years later, over 100.

Prior to launching Squeeze, Brittany spent four years running marketing for Drybar taking the company from $30M to more than $100M. Before Drybar, Brittany spent over a decade in marketing and advertising at agencies, including Mistress (Mattel, The Coca-Cola Company, Hilton Worldwide), RAPP (Skype, Toyota) and experiential agency USMP (Home Depot). Brittany believes wholeheartedly in the power of a great experience and is excited to build a feel-good revolution!

Follow Alli at @alliwebb, Brittany at @Britdrisc and Squeeze @Squeeze on Instagram. Be sure to check out Squeeze services at squeezemassage.com.

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Getting Down to the Business of Interior Design: Ginny Macdonald

Wed, 08 May 2019 17:00:00 -0000

Learn how English born, bread and trained Interior Designer fell in love with LA and a cute boy (now husband), cultivated her own golden ticket as the Design Director for Emily Henderson, and turned a job search into launching her namesake business. Ginny is open, honest and down to earth and has earned her reputation as a true collaborator. She is always willing to share her life and work hacks and connections with others in her industry and is beloved for her “let’s do this together” attitude.

Follow Ginny at @ginny_macdonald on Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and @ginnymacdonalddesign on Facebook. Be sure to check out Ginny’s services and lastest projects at ginnymacdonalddesign.com.

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From Hat-Wearing Photojournalist to Hat-Making Entrepreneur: Laura Grier

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 17:00:00 -0000

Laura Grier, known as the “Indiana Jones of Adventure Travel Photography,” has been a photojournalist for the past 19 years exploring the world and documenting her findings on all seven continents. Her most notable work has been shooting for Novica, National Geographic’s catalog that represents global artisans practicing “Vanishing Arts.” This work has led Laura to her newest adventure, becoming an entrepreneur. She is the Co-founder of Andeana Hats, a hat company on a mission to empower women and help global artisans continue their cultural traditions; enabling them to support themselves and lead their communities out of poverty.

Follow Laura at @lauragriertravel on Instagram and Facebook. Be sure to check out and learn more about Andeana Hats at andeanahats.com.

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Non-Profit or For-Profit? How to Choose When Launching a Social Impact Venture: Rudayna Adobo

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 18:00:00 -0000

Rudayna Abdo is the Founder and CEO of Thaki, a non-profit created to help educational organizations provide motivational learning opportunities to refugee children through e-learning and digital literacy tools. Join this conversation and learn more about why Rudayna launched Thaki, and how she decided it should be a non-profit venture vs. a for-profit, social impact business.

Follow Rudayna at @rudayna.abdo on Instagram & Facebook and @RudaynaAbdo on Twitter. Follow Thaki at @thakiunlocks on Instagram, @Thaki_Unlocks on Twitter and @thakiunlockspotential Facebook. Be sure to check out and learn more about Thaki at www.thaki.org.

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How to Build a Membership Community: Nicole Giordano

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 18:00:00 -0000

Nicole Giordano wanted to help women in the fashion industry build successful businesses around the life they wanted, and not the other way around. She created StartUp FASHION, a membership community that supports independent designers (both newbies and seasoned) to build and grow their ventures on their own terms.

Her community provides video workshops, templates and tools specific to those growing their fashion businesses. Listen in as Nicole shares how she grew her membership platform, invited her life partner to join the business, and how she practices what she preaches by setting goals that fuel her life goals.

Follow Nicole at @startupfashion on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Be sure to check out and learn more about StartUp FASHION's community at https://startupfashion.com.

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The State of LIBERTY

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 18:00:00 -0000

We have big plans for Season 3 of LIBERTY Sessions with Nada Jones, but before we share amazing stories of female founders, we want to reflect on LIBERTY's last year and what we are doing in 2019! So give this mini-episode a listen and share with us your comments and suggestions at info@libertyforher.com.

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” African Proverb

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How To Take A Chance One Client at a Time: Dyan Dolfi-Offutt PT 2

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 18:00:00 -0000

This week Nada continues her conversation with Dyan Dolfi-Offutt of Soda Pop PR. In Part 1, Dyan explains that through hard work and humility she was able to climb up the PR ladder, eventually launching her own firm. This week, Part 2, Dyan details how her company winds down at the end of the year and prepares for the upcoming one. Reviewing of goals, campaigns and clients all come into consideration. She also shares some DIY PR tips for those of us on a bootstrap budget.

Follow Dyan at @sodapoppr and @dyanmichele on Instagram. And if you are looking for a partnership building PR company, be sure to check out Soda Pop PR at www.sodapop-pr.com.

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How To Take A Chance One Client at a Time: Dyan Dolfi-Offutt PT 1

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 05:19:00 -0000

Dyan Dolfi-Offutt is the Founder and CEO of Soda Pop PR, a PR and Influencer Marketing shop specializing in fresh campaigns, launches and events for food, beverage & lifestyle brands.

In this episode, Dyan shares how she stumbled into public relations while trying to expand her resume from actor and waiter. She started at the bottom and worked herself into multiple PR agencies, ultimately building loyal client relationships. Her hard work brought about an unexpected entrepreneurial opportunity when a brand she was working with promised to be her first client if she went out on her own. 8 years later Soda Pop PR has grown into its “small but scrappy” team of six.

Follow Dyan at @sodapoppr and @dyanmichele on Instagram. And if you are looking for a partnership building PR company, be sure to check out Soda Pop PR at www.sodapop-pr.com.

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How 2000lbs of Metal Turned a Perfectionist Into a Creative Entrepreneur: Jill Nieporte PT 2

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 18:00:00 -0000

This week Nada continues her conversation with Jill Nieporte of Jill Cate Design and Letterpress. In Part 1, Jill shares how a 2,000 pound creative outlet launched her into being an entrepreneur! This week, Part 2, Jill details how connection, relationships and encouraging people is her passion. She has applied this philosophy in her designs and how she creates community. Jill shares with Nada, the challenges of creating community around paper and snail mail in a digital world. With pop up events she is able to showcase her beautiful design and feel the luxury of her products. She has also utilized Instagram as a tool to foster honesty, vulnerability and celebration; building trust with her online community.

Follow Jill at @jill.cate.letterpress on Instagram and Facebook. And if you are looking for some beautiful encouraging stationary go to www.jillcate.com.

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How 2000lbs of Metal Turned a Perfectionist Into a Creative Entrepreneur: Jill Nieporte PT 1

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 18:00:00 -0000

Jill Nieporte is the Founder and CEO of Jill Cate Design and Letterpress, a design studio that offers bespoke stationery for special occasions and greeting cards.

In this episode, Jill shares how her full-time job left her in need of a creative outlet. Leaning into a childhood obsession; paper, ink, and words, Jill began designing special occasion stationery for fun.

While Jill has labeled herself a “middle of the road” artist, equal parts creative and organized, she found the letterpress to be a tool that allowed her “middle road” nature to flourish. With the encouragement of friends and family, she decided to invest in her own 2,000-pound letterpress and began learning the ancient art form. Jill is still cranking—literally, and has created thousands of custom wedding invitations, birth announcements, and stationery and has since added a line of greeting cards to inspire everyday connections—pen and stamp required!

Follow Jill at @jill.cate.letterpress on Instagram and Facebook. And if you are looking for some beautiful encouraging stationary go to www.jillcate.com.

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How a Menswear Shirt Build a Women’s Wear Brand: Sadie Beaudet PT 2

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 18:00:00 -0000

This week Nada continues her conversation with Sadie Beaudet of Tradlands. In Part 1, Sadie shares how she solved a wardrobe problem by launching a business that specializes in essentials inspired by menswear. This week, Part 2, Sadie details how Tradlands has cultivated a vibrant community through listening to their customers. From e-mail marketing to Instagram stories, she offers practical advice to strategically grow your business by really understanding your consumers' needs and desires. Sadie’s obvious respect for each Tradelands customer, follower and fan is a lesson for all of us who want to connect and grow a loyal community.

Follow Sadie and Tradlands at @tradlands on Instagram and Facebook. And if you are looking for some beautiful essentials for your closet go to www.tradlands.com.

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How a Menswear Shirt Build a Women’s Wear Brand: Sadie Beaudet PT 1

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 17:00:00 -0000

Sadie Beaudet is the Founder and CEO of Tradlands, a clothing line offering essentials for women inspired by classic menswear.

In this episode, Sadie shares how it all started with a button up shirt. Although she didn’t hold a fashion-design degree, Sadie grew up sewing and learning how to sew from her grandmother and mom. She was always drawn to menswear clothing and found shopping for such items limited. Putting her sewing skills to good use, she made her own pieces. Sadie believed there were more women like her wanting this timeless clothing.

While Sadie never thought she would run her own business, she grew up with parents who encouraged her and her brother to be entrepreneurs. After spending time in the typical 9-5 jobs, she found herself wanting more ownership and growth in the work that she was doing. Since launching Tradlands, she reflects on how natural it feels to be an entrepreneur. It’s not without hardships, but there is something beautiful about putting out your vision and values into the world through business.

Sadie believes in the power of communication to build a community of customers. Whether it’s a survey, email, or questions asked in an Instagram post-- she works to create a platform where her followers are engaged with and heard.

Follow Sadie and Tradlands at @tradlands on Instagram and Facebook. And if you are looking for some beautiful essentials for your closet go to www.tradlands.com.

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How a Chocolatier Built a Business Honoring Family and Culture - Renata Stoica PT 2

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 17:00:00 -0000

This week Nada continues her conversation with Renata Stocia of tinyB Chocolates. In Part 1, Renata shared how she built a family business around her favorite childhood chocolate. This week, Part 2, Renata details the creative ways tinyB Chocolates is building community. Renata feels strongly about getting tinyB Chocolates in front of potential consumers. Building community while teaching others how to roll their own brigadeiro is just one of the ways she invites people to become a part of her chocolate covered tribe. Ummm, sign us up, please! Follow tinyB Chocolates at @tinyBchocolate on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. You can find out more about brigadeiros at https://www.tinybchocolate.com. Don't forget to follow us at @libertyforher on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Please let us know your thoughts about this episode by using the hashtag #LIBERTYSessions and please rate and review us—it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

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How a Chocolatier Built a Business Honoring Family and Culture - Renata Stoica PT 1

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 18:00:00 -0000

Renata StoIca is the Chocolatier and CEO of tinyB Chocolates, a chocolate company that specializes in the official treat of Brazil--brigadeiros. In this episode, Renata shares how her successful career as a nurse left her wanting more. She wanted to devote time to something more creative. Her search led her to renew her passion for chocolate making, and more specifically crafting brigadeiros, a skill she learned as a child from her chocolatier mother. Wanting to turn her passion into a family run business, Renata teamed up with her husband, Andrei, a tech entrepreneur. Together they have grown their brigadeiros business focusing on e-commerce and taking advantage of their San Francisco location to build relationships with Silicon Valley companies. These relationships have led to large orders of boxed brigadeiros for clients and employees. Additionally, they offer subscription services so that you can have a monthly “Treat Yourself” package delivered to your door. Creating innovative sales channels, and offering a unique chocolate experience are just two reasons these two are enjoying sweet success. Follow tinyB Chocolates at @tinyBchocolate on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. You can find out more about brigadeiros at https://www.tinybchocolate.com. Don't forget to follow us at @libertyforher on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Please let us know your thoughts about this episode by using the hashtag #LIBERTYSessions and please rate and review us—it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

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How THE WHAT. Created a Community of Perennial Women: Gina Pell and Amy Parker PT 2

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 17:00:00 -0000

This week Nada continues her conversation with Gina Pell and Amy Parker from THE WHAT. In Part 1, Amy and Gina shared the story of their entrepreneurial partnership. This week, Part 2, Gina and Amy detail the power of creating community through private Facebook groups and how it is possible to have IRL experiences online. They also share how to translate a massive online community into actual in-person experiences at summits and events. Follow THE WHAT. at @thewhathq on Facebook and Instagram. You can find out more about THE WHAT at http://www.thewhatlist.com and join their private Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thewhatwomen/. You can also follow Gina @gpgram and Amy @huddyparker on Instagram. Don't forget to follow us at @libertyforher on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Please let us know your thoughts about this episode by using the hashtag #LIBERTYSessions and please rate and review us—it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

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How THE WHAT. Created a Community of Perennial Women: Gina Pell and Amy Parker PT 1

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 17:00:00 -0000

Gina Pell and Amy Parker are the Chief Content and Chief Executive Officers of THE WHAT. list, a weekly newsletter and community, connecting women to WHAT matters to them. In this episode, Amy and Gina share how they are business partners who “can’t quit each other!” With 18 years and three ventures, they have weathered the entrepreneurial storm together. After navigating the dot com boom, the 2008 recession, running a lifestyle website, and the dramatic changes in online advertising, Gina and Amy have learned the importance of iteration and pivoting. Each of these lessons, and a little bit of life, have led to the launch of their 3rd business, THE WHAT. list. THE WHAT. list has created a thriving online community of women through curated content around Amy and Gina’s discoveries of products, services and experiences. THE WHAT has grown beyond its newsletter beginnings and now boasts a vibrant private Facebook group and an in-person experience, THE WHAT. SUMMIT. Side note: Nada also uncovers exactly what Gina meant when she coined “Perennial”. (We’ll let you discover what that means by listening to the episode--it’s fascinating)! Follow THE WHAT. at @thewhatlist on Facebook and @thewhathq Instagram. You can find out more about THE WHAT at http://www.thewhatlist.com and join their private Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thewhatwomen/. You can also follow Gina @gpgram and Amy @huddyparker on Instagram. Don't forget to follow us at @libertyforher on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Please let us know your thoughts about this episode by using the hashtag #libertysessions and please rate and review us—it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

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How One Woman’s Business Was Built To Celebrate Her Heritage: Carmen Ruiz de Huidobro PT 2

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 17:00:00 -0000

This week Nada continues her conversation with Carmen from ESPAÑOLITA. In last week’s episode, Part 1, Carmen discuss how she kept on creating new businesses until she found the right space for her creative expertise. This week, Part 2, Carmen shares her community building wisdom with us by advocating for authenticity on and off the social media, not letting fear hinder you from starting a business, and cultivating community with real-life experiences. Who’s joining us in ESPAÑOLITA trip?? Follow Carmen at @espanolita_net on Instagram. You can find out more about ESPAÑOLITA and ESPAÑOLITA trips by going to www.www.espanolita.net. Don't forget to follow us at @libertyforher on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Please let us know your thoughts about this episode by using the hashtag #LIBERTYSessions and please rate and review us—it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

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How One Woman’s Business Was Built To Celebrate Her Heritage: Carmen Ruiz de Huidobro PT 1

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 17:00:00 -0000

Carmen Ruiz de Huidobro is the Founder of ESPAÑOLITA, a platform that highlights all things great about Spanish culture, food and artisans. Whether its ESPAÑOLITA’s curated trips to Majorca, her Spanish inspired dinner series or sharing products and stories of native artisans, Carmen is committed to making sure you fall in love with her home country. In this episode, Carmen shares how her entrepreneurial journey was birthed out of passion. Her Spanish heritage has been a source of inspiration. From being a Production Assistant and art directing films to interior design and running a catering and floral business, the through line has always been her Spanish roots. Carmen urges to “be yourself!” She challenges us to find our authentic voice and not get sucked into what’s “of-the-moment”--especially in social media. She encourages anyone who has an idea to just start! “Do it and allow yourself to be open to learn, pivot and create the space and business that’s right for you.” Follow Carmen at @espanolita_net on Instagram. You can find out more about ESPAÑOLITA and ESPAÑOLITA trips by going to www.espanolita.net. Don't forget to follow us at @libertyforher on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Please let us know your thoughts about this episode by using the hashtag #LIBERTYSessions and please rate and review us—it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

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LIBERTY Live- Celebrating the Launch of LIBERTY’s Editorial Journal

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 17:00:00 -0000

In this special episode of LIBERTY Sessions, Nada celebrates the launch of LIBERTY’s Editorial Journal by interviewing powerhouse business owners, Clare Vivier of Clare V., and Emily Current and Meritt Elliott of THE GREAT.

In this panel discussion, Clare shares how she identified a gap in the handbag market when she was looking for a stylish laptop case. Her made in LA designs launched a lifestyle brand known for its classic style and quality as much as it’s playful French sensibility. We know you’ll enjoy Clare’s down-to-earth and accessible nature--she’s a breath of fresh air.

Emily and Meritt join the conversation by letting us in on their decades long partnership. Launching multiple brands, these friends share the secret to their partnership and their business success. Whether they are playing the role of stylists, denim and home decor designers or retail executives of THE GREAT, this creative duo is honest and transparent about how they have built the businesses though highs and lows. While we are sorry you couldn’t be there in person, we are thrilled to bring this insightful conversation to you. AND...If you still don’t have a copy of the LIBERTY Editorial Journal, be sure to purchase your copy here.

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From Cancer Diagnoses to Launching a Deodorant Brand: Ira Green PT 2

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 17:00:00 -0000

This week Nada continues her conversation with Ira from Green. In last week’s episode, Part 1, Ira discuss how the discovery that antiperspirant is an actual drug, led her to launch her own natural deodorant company. This week, Part 2, Ira shares social media wisdom, specifically also insight on how she has leveraged Facebook Ads--even with a small budget. We admit her advice does not stink! (are you laughing, cause we are!)

Follow Ira at @freedomdeodorant on Facebook and Instagram. You can find out more about the Freedom products by going to www.freedomdeodorant.com.

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From Cancer Diagnoses to Launching a Deodorant Brand: Ira Green PT 1

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:00:00 -0000

In this episode, Ira shares how she went from a successful financial career to product entrepreneur. Fueled by her passion to find an effective natural deodorant, Ira developed a formula that ultimately led to the launch of Freedom. From perfecting her deodorant recipe to identifying distribution gaps and building public awareness, Ira has learned a thing or two from starting this “Freedom journey.”

Ready to scale her business, Ira opens up about the humbling process of raising capital, especially as a woman. She shares her trial and error process in effectively using Freedom’s social media platforms, and has great advice about trusting your intuition as opposed to outside voices

Follow Ira at @freedomdeodorant on Facebook and Instagram. You can find out more about the Freedom products by going to www.freedomdeodorant.com.

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How Ancient Wisdom Helped Launch a Skincare Line: Jennifer Yen PT 2

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 17:00:00 -0000

This week Nada continues her conversation with Jennifer Yen from Purlisse. In last week’s episode, Part 1, Jennifer shares the value of leaving no stone unturned. “You never know when a contact can bring new business opportunities!” This week, Part 2, Nada gathers social media practices from Jennifer and learns more about the value of creating partnerships with subscription beauty companies, beauty influencers, and makeup artists. These partnerships create credibility, exposure and ultimately convert followers into customers.

Follow Jennifer at @purlisse on Instagram and Facebook and @jenyen1 on Instagram. You can find out more about the Purlisse skin products by going to www.purlisse.com.

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How Ancient Wisdom Helped Launch a Skincare Line: Jennifer Yen PT 1

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 17:00:00 -0000

Jennifer Yen is the Founder and CEO of Purlisse, a skincare company that is the culmination of Asian wisdom and modern philosophy.

As an actress, Jennifer’s skin suffered from being subjected to heavy make-up and a rigorous filming schedules. After unsuccessfully using various high end and natural skincare products on the market, Jennifer turned to her grandmother’s Asian beauty secrets to heal her skin. These family rituals inspired her skincare line Purlisse. When Jennifer’s television career as a superhero finally came to a close, she became an entrepreneur and superhero for skin care!

Jennifer’s entrepreneurial career was not met with instant success. Her vision was ahead of its time and required a good dose of endurance before the market was ready for Purlisse.

Today Jennifer is able to utilize the popularity of Asian skincare by leveraging influencers over multiple social platforms. She also encourages us to remember that our customers are influencers too. Now that is wisdom to live by!

Follow Jennifer at @purlisse on Instagram and Facebook and @jenyen1 on Instagram. You can find out more about the Purlisse skin products by going to www.purlisse.com.

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How A Single Mother Let Go of Fear to Disrupted the Hair Care Industry: Devin Graciano PT 2

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 17:00:00 -0000

This week Nada continues her conversation with Devin Garciano from Use Me Hair. Listen to Part 1 to learn how Devin changed her career trajectory once she became a mother and ultimately launched a life-long dream. This week, Part 2, Nada gathers social media wisdom from Devin. Whether learning how to invest time on relevant social platforms or gaining insight into working with social media experts, Devin opens up and shares her not-so-secret secrets.

Follow Devin at @usemehair on Instagram. You can find out more about the Use Me hair products by going to www.usemehair.com.

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How A Single Mother Let Go of Fear to Disrupted the Hair Care Industry: Devin Graciano PT 1

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 17:00:00 -0000

Devin Graciano is the Founder and CEO of Use Me hair products. The line consists of four luxurious hair products that are simple to understand and use.

At a young age, Devin wanted to work in the hair industry. When the popularity of hair extensions grew (pun intended) she became an educator and spokesperson for a well-known band. She was soon traveling the world as a sought after expert in the space.

In this episode, Devin opens up about how becoming a single mom caused her to rethink her career trajectory and pursue an idea she had been considering for years. She needed to create a schedule where she could continue to work in the industry she loved and be available for her daughter in the way she wanted to. Use Me hair products are the result of years of experience and expertise combined with her passion for simplifying even woman’s hair care routine with clean ingredients.

Along with her emotional and encouraging entrepreneurial story, Devin shares her tips for using social media to engage customers and grow brand awareness.

Follow Devin at @usemehair on Instagram. You can find out more about the Use Me hair products by going to www.usemehair.com.

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How Eight Women Decided to Connect, Empower and Employ Women in Africa: Project Raiz

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 17:00:00 -0000

In the summer of 2016, Nada Jones, founder of LIBERTY, small business consultant, and author, along with Caroline McGraw, a social changemaker, producer, and documentarian, planned a trip to connect U.S. based designers with artisans in Swaziland and Mozambique. The goal of the trip was to find sustainable ways to employ African artisans through partnerships with U.S. designers. Together they would create products for a global marketplace. They called their venture Project Raiz.

In this special episode of LIBERTY Sessions, Nada interviews each female designer who went on the Project Raiz trip. She checks in with them months later and asks why they went on the trip, what happened while they were there, what's happened since they’ve been back, and what’s next.

Each designer shares her unique intention, experience and impact. We don’t want to spill ALL the beans, but let’s just say their hopes to empower and employ were realized in more ways than one.

For more information about Project Raiz go to www.projectraiz.com. Also, a special thanks to all the women to contribute to Project Raiz:

Annie Walker of Sonder Goods
Jen Boschma of Love Vérité
Sarah Contrucci Smith of Ara Collective
Lauren Wallis of YOUME Clothing
Rachel Brown of Rachel Brown Art
Carley Rudd of Carley Rudd Photography
Caroline McGraw of Never a Neverland

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How Pimple Popping Launched A Skin Care Business: Dr. Sandra Lee PT 2

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 17:00:00 -0000

This week Nada continues her conversation with Dr. Sandra Lee, aka Dr. Pimple Popper. In last week’s episode, Part 1, Nada and Dr. Sandra Lee discuss how Dr. Sandra listened to her gut and built a dermatology empire through finding many touch points to communicate with her consumers on social media. This week, Part 2, Nada gathers social media wisdom from Dr. Sandra Lee. She shares the challenges of changing social media platforms and how to identify passive income when those changes occur. Although, Dr. Sandra Lee says she’s not a “businesswoman,” you’ll hear how she pivoted and scaled to create a loyal following of Popaholics.

Follow Dr. Sandra Lee at @drpimplepopper and @slmdskincare on Instagram. You can find out more about Dr. Sandra Lee, her skincare line and watch some pimple popping videos at www.slmdskincare.com and www.drpimplepopper.com.

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How Pimple Popping Launched A Skin Care Business: Dr. Sandra Lee PT 1

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 17:00:00 -0000

Dr. Sandra Lee is a board certified Dermatologist and social media sensation. In response to her enormous fan base, Dr. Pimple Popper, as she has come to be known as, has turned her focus to developing products and content to give her YouTube fans more of what they came for. Her skincare line, SLMD and her blog, The Pretty Pimple, both provide answers to various skincare needs and questions.

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How One Activist Built an Ethical Online Shop: Sica Schmitz PT 2

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 17:00:00 -0000

This week Nada continues her conversation with Sica Schmitz from Bead & Reel. In last week’s episode, Part 1, Nada and Sica discussed what makes brands sustainable and how Sica decided to launch a one-stop online shop for thoughtful consumers. This week, Part 2, Nada gathers social media wisdom from Sica about keeping a healthy perspective on numbers, followers, and friends. She also shares how to identify the best platform to grow a community and convert sales. Follow Sica at @beadandreel and @sica_schmitz on Instagram, @beadandreel and @sica_schmitz on Twitter, and @beadandreel on Facebook. You can find out more about Sica and Bead & Reel at www.beadandreel.com. Don't forget to follow us at @libertyforher on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Please let us know your thoughts about this episode by using the hashtag #LIBERTYSessions and please rate and review us—it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

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How One Activist Built an Ethical Online Shop: Sica Schmitz PT 1

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 17:00:00 -0000

Sica Schmitz is the Founder and CEO of Bead & Reel, an ethical fashion blog and online boutique.

After spending a decade in the fashion industry, Sica was tired of struggling to find clothing and accessories that met her ethical values. She launched Bead & Reel to provide an easy shopping space where like-minded brands and consumers could gather.

In this episode, Sica admits to trying out multiple selling models in the early days. As Bead & Reel began to grow, so did her expertise in ethical fashion, sustainability, and veganism and Sica found herself a following of consumers interested in education, awareness, and activism.

Sica lays out all the nuances of sustainable and ethical terminology. She gives us guidelines to decipher whether big brands are using those terms as a marketing ploy or not. Along with the blog and boutique, Sica is also the founder of the non-profit Fair Trade Fashion Show. You will quickly learn that Sica is out to change the world and make it a better place.

Follow Sica at @beadandreel and @sica_schmitz on Instagram and Twitter, and @beadandreel on Facebook. You can find out more about Sica and Bead & Reel at www.beadandreel.com.

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How One Woman Used Her Roots to Bring Organic Food to Babies: Agatha Achindu PT 2

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 17:00:00 -0000

This week Nada continues her conversation with Agatha Achindu from Yummy Spoonfuls. In last week’s episode, Part 1, Nada chatted with Agatha about how she identified a gap in the baby food industry and utilized her African heritage to create convenient organic food. This week, Part 2, Nada gathers entrepreneurial wisdom from Agatha about being a founder and immigrant in America. She also encourages us to learn from our customers by letting them experience our products and services for themselves.

Follow Agatha at @agathaachindu and @yummyspoonfuls on Instagram. You can find out more about Agatha and YummySpoonfuls at www.agathaachindu.com and www.yummyspoonfuls.com.

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How One Woman’s Heritage Disrupted the Organic Baby Food Market: Agatha Achindu PT 1

Wed, 30 May 2018 17:11:00 -0000

Agatha Achindu is the Founder and Chief Yummy Officer of Yummy Spoonfuls, a fresh and organic baby and toddler food company.

When Agatha immigrated from Cameroon in the 90’s, she was shocked by the amount of processed food U.S. grocery stores sold. As the daughter of a farmer, she grew up eating organic food from her family’s garden. When she became a mother, she was committed to providing the same healthy food for her baby. Others took note and she quickly became known as the local baby food chef.

After noticing that the organic food movement was failing to impact babies and children, and knowing that food was essential to preventing many of the illnesses children were experiencing, Agatha knew she could provide a solution and Yummy Spoonfuls was ultimately born.

In this episode, Agatha shares how she left her IT career to pursue this venture full-time. She also delves into how she decided she needed a business partner and when she new she found the right person. Agatha’s interview is heartfelt--have the tissues ready. You will be touched by her authenticity as she shares the stories of how Yummy Spoonfuls started, scaled and continues to thrive.

Follow Agatha at @agathaachindu and @yummyspoonfuls on Instagram. You can find out more about Agatha and YummySpoonfuls at www.agathaachindu.com and www.yummyspoonfuls.com.

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How One Woman Made it Her Business to Marry Style and Ethics: Morgan Hamel PT 2

Wed, 23 May 2018 17:00:00 -0000

This week Nada continues her conversation with Morgan Hamel from The Garment. In last week’s episode, Part 1, Nada chatted with Morgan about how she came up with the idea of The Garment and her experience launching this platform. This week, Part 2, Nada deep dives with Morgan on the value of social media, influencers and partnerships to grow your own business.

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How One Woman Made it Her Business to Marry Style and Ethics: Morgan Hamel PT 1

Thu, 17 May 2018 16:11:00 -0000

Morgan Hamel is the Founder and CEO of The Garment, a platform that connects women to responsible clothing brands through capsule wardrobes.

Morgan, an ethicist (yes--that’s a real thing), believes you can live a fuller, more vibrant life by owning fewer better things. Morgan came to realized that her need for connection and recognition caused her to shop. She had a closet full of clothes and yet was unsatisfied with her selection. She ultimately decided to change her mindset towards clothes and implement a capsule wardrobe with ethically responsible brands.

In this episode, hear how Morgan identified a gap in the retail market while she was building her capsule wardrobe. Morgan decided to share her experience of building that wardrobe and quickly realized there was an interested and growing community paying attention. Through Instagram she has been able to partner with and connect responsible clothing brands to women, educate on capsule wardrobes, and host quarterly virtual pop-shops.

Morgan has built a very engaged community that continues to grow as more and more shoppers become conscious consumers. Learn how she hopes to disrupt the retail model by creating a whole new way to shop for these often hard to find brands.

Morgan’s platform was built by marrying her background in ethics with her love of fashion. She imparts great advice for those also wanting to integrate their expertise with their passion. In addition to advice on how to engage social media influencers, she also shares a few tips to start your capsule wardrobe.

Follow Morgan at @thegarmentlife on Instagram. You can find out more about Morgan, The Garment and the virtual pop up shops at www.thegarment.ca.

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How One Woman Returned to the Workforce by Writing Grants: Rachel Repko

Thu, 03 May 2018 17:47:00 -0000

Rachel Repko is the Founder and CEO of Repko Grants, a consultancy that supports non-profits in securing revenue from private and corporate grants.

After years of working in Public Relations for both nonprofit and for-profit businesses, Rachel decided to step away from work to be home with her three children. When Rachel decided to leave her job, her employers suggested that she try her hand at grant writing from home. A few years later Rachel was ready to return to work and decided to test the grant writing waters again, but this time on her own.

In this episode, hear how Rachel discovered that her talent for technical writing, the need for revenue generation for non-profits, her passion for ending homelessness and her ability in storytelling could become a business. She made a name for herself one grant at a time and began working with leading organizations in the Los Angeles-area.

Today Repko Grants continue to support human services organizations that work to end homelessness, human-trafficking, and to support families and education. Rachel also shares how she intentionally uses Repko Grants as a platform to bring on other female grant writers and pass on the same opportunities she was afforded.

Rachel believes the hardest part of launching is deciding to start. She advises us to get support from community and mentors, to be yourself and be ready to work hard! She gives us all a healthy perspective that not all businesses are built to scale. You can build a business that fits the life you want to lead.

You can find out more about Rachel and Repko Grants at www.repkogrants.com.

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How Art and Business Merges to Transform Hearts and Minds: Jennifer King & Abigail Killeen

Fri, 27 Apr 2018 02:25:00 -0000

In the late 90’s Abigail Killeen discovered the powerful story of Babette’s Feast. As a theater artist, she began working to adapt a version of Babette’s Feast for the stage. After sitting with her dream to share this story for over a decade, Abigail was now ready to present this play to a larger audience--the only thing she needed was cash. Enter Jennifer King, a social entrepreneur and philanthropist and the Founder of The Rugged Elegance Foundation.

In this episode, learn how an artist and investor collaborate to produce a play that catalyzes art to inspire action. Listen to Abigail share why Jennifer’s advice of turning Babette’s Feast into a for-profit organization gave her the ability to dream bigger.

These two women offer insights from both the left and right side of the brain addressing the importance of artistry, social impact, strategic mission and philanthropic support when collaborating to create meaningful change and a sustainable platform. It is evident that both women are equally passionate about the message of Babette’s Feast and that the audience gets to experience its transformative grace.

You can find out more about the stage adaptation of Babette’s Feast at www.babettesfeastonstage.com. Follow Jennifer King at @rgdlgnt_jen on Instagram and Twitter and at @jennifercarolynking on Facebook. You can also check out Jennifer’s foundation at RuggedElegance.com, retreat house at TheRetreat-SF.com and Kudos Trading Co. at kudos.tc.

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How a Mother + Daughter Built a Business with Purpose: Emily & Alina Serebryany

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 22:22:00 -0000

Emily & Alina Serebryany are Co-Founders of Petaloom, an e-commerce company that celebrates relationships through planted gifts. Tune in a learn how this mother-daughter duo is plotting to disrupt the corporate and office gift market one plant at a time.

After selling her company, Emily Serebryany took some time to travel and ask herself “What’s next.” She discovered she wanted to give back, cultivate community, and support women in transition by launching a gifting company that specialized in plants. During the process of launching Petaloom, she sought out her daughter Emily's expertise in product development. Emily was supportive of this new venture and realized she wanted to join her mother in launching Petaloom.

In this episode, you will hear an intimate and intentional conversation around the issues that family-owned businesses face. Emily shares how she always wanted to run a business with Alina and AIina details how she has been able to see her mother as an evolving individual and business woman. Both advise on how to think through implementing celebration and gratitude in every aspect of the customer experience--not just in the gift.

Emily & Alina’s hard work and commitment to relationships are obvious in this interview. Learn how they take that same commitment a step further by supporting other women in places of transition.

Follow Emily & Alina at @petaloom on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. If you are interested in checking out Petaloom’s gift offerings, go to www.petaloom.com.

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How One Woman’s Health Crisis Led to Launching a Dream Business: Laura Williams

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 20:30:00 -0000

Laura Williams is the Founder and CEO of Poppyhill Flowers, a Wedding & Event Floral Design company based in Los Angeles.

In 2010 Laura, a social worker and teacher, found herself in the midst of a health crisis that would no longer allow her to continue teaching. As she searched for what was she was next, her husband asked her, “What makes you feel alive?” She remembered the poppy hills of Spain that she encountered many years before. So naturally, she launched a floral design company!

In this episode, Laura details how in the midst of healing from six surgeries that left her vocal chords compromised, flowers became her voice. She decided to dedicate a year to learn the craft and volunteered her floral design services. She didn’t necessarily have a business plan, but she knew her “why,” and that reflected in her floral creations. By going the extra mile for clients and being supportive of other vendors in the wedding industry, Laura and Poppyhill’s reputation grew to the thriving business it is today.

Laura has a unique ability to see the power of being in the business of creating beauty. She brings this understanding to every event she designs. She has let go of comparison, the worry of being copied and she has learned to conquer the giant of self-doubt. Laura’s soulful and honest responses will leave you wanting more.

Follow Laura at @poppyhill_flowers on Instagram and @poppyhillflowers on Facebook. If you are interested in checking out Laura’s portfolio and services, go to www.poppyhillflowers.com.

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How A Health Scare Ignited A Healthier Living Brand: Mareya Ibrahim

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 23:20:00 -0000

Mareya Ibrahim is the Founder and CEO of Grow Green Industries, Inc., an eco solutions company focusing on produce food safety and shelf life. Grow Green Industries has created the Eat Cleaner product line which removes 99.99% of wax, pesticide and agricultural/handling residue that can carry bacteria from fresh produce.

Although Mareya was in the food industry as a holistic nutritionist and trained chef, she didn’t see the need for the Eat Cleaner products until her father was diagnosed with cancer and was told to stay away from fresh produce. Mareya joined forces with her scientist father to create a solution that would allow him to eat produce and not be afraid of contracting foodborne illnesses.

In this episode, Mareya shares how it felt to work her “second shift” building Grow Green Industries while maintaining a full-time marketing job and being a single mother. She also advises on the essential first steps to take when you are looking to patent a product.

Mareya and her work is an example of how the passion for solving one issue can end up being the catalyst for so many others. She also discusses the ins and outs of offering an affiliate program to her customers and how "show & tell" is the best model to educate and market.

There is no doubt; she is fueled by a fire to provide products that make food safer to eat, last longer and curb food waste!

Follow Mareya at @eatcleaner on Instagram and Facebook and @eatcleanerfood on Twitter. If you are interested in checking out the Eat Cleaner products, meals plans, and other helpful resources, go to www.eatcleaner.com.

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How A Product Name Sparked Curiosity: Jenny Zheng

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 15:51:00 -0000

Jenny Zheng is the Founder and CEO of Little Fluffy Head Cafe, a Los Angeles based “cheese tea” shop selling an innovative, tasty treat new to the American market. Think of a fluffy cream cheese topping--not a block of cheese!

Three years ago while on a trip to Asia, Jenny tasted cheese tea for the first time and loved it. During that time she was working on her master’s in bioengineering at UCLA, but cheese tea ignited a passion in her to bring this unique beverage to her new home in Los Angeles.

In this episode, Jenny shares how she dreamed of owning a tea shop upon retirement. Alas, her cheese tea excitement flipped the timeline, and she opened her first cafe in her twenties. Jenny intentionally created the Little Fluffy Head Cafe space to accommodate Millennials social media skills by making each nook and cranny “Instagramable.” She wanted her customers to spread the gospel about these high-quality cheese teas and gave them the tools they need to willingly and happily do so.

Six months in and Jenny has learned a lot about using education as a marketing tool and how to capitalize on expanding her brand through Instagram (#saycheesetea). Jenny from one day has been incredibly thoughtful and receptive to structuring customer service that supports customers who are trying cheese tea for the first time. She also advises how to build a passionate customer service team.

Jenny is generous in sharing her mistakes and her tips. And while she might be brand new to the entrepreneurial world, her aptitude for research and strategy are notable.

Follow Jenny and her cheese tea empire at @littlefluffyhead on Instagram and @littlefluffyheadcafe on Facebook. If you are interested in trying cheese tea, go to www.littlefluffyheadcafe.com to view the menu and tell her LIBERTY sent you!

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How to Stay True to Your Brand One Cookie at a Time: Courtney Cowan

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 21:07:00 -0000

Courtney Cowan is the Founder and CEO of Milk Jar Cookies, a Los Angeles based cookie shop selling small-batch handmade classic and adventurous cookies.

Courtney has been baking cookies since she was a child, and this hobby continued to give her joy into her adult life. She would often bring cookies to work, but her co-workers had no idea they weren’t from a bakery and that Courtney herself had made them. Soon she began selling cookies online as a side-hustle. Although Courtney enjoyed her job in television, her dream shifted when she considered a future in cookies.

In this episode, Courtney shares what it was like to transition a seven-year side-hustle into a re-branded brick & mortar shop and online business. Since Milk Jar Cookies opened five years ago, she has seen her sales consistently grow month after month. Courtney generously details how she has handled quality control, a growing team and running her brick and mortar shop during times of growth and expansion.

Courtney offers her social media tips to engage both loyal and new customers. She also explains how a brick & mortar shop and online business can complement each other to convert sales. By the end of this episode, you’ll be logging onto to Milk Jar Cookies to order your very own batch of deliciousness!

You can follow Courtney at @milkjarcookies on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. If you are interested in tasting these yummy cookies, go to www.milkjarcookies.com and order some today!

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How to Live Big in Business and Life: Mary Cecchini

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 15:23:00 -0000

Mary Cecchini is the Founder, Chief Adventurer and Travel Designer of Living Big Travel, a travel company that offers hosted small group adventures and travel design to support women in making their vacation...a vacation!

After years of climbing the corporate ladder in marketing and event production, Mary realized she wasn’t finding joy in her work. She decided to quit her job, travel extensively and create space to dream of a career that would allow her to thrive.

In this episode, Mary shares how blogging her way through her solo trip peaked women’s interest in her travels, They were asking for advice in planning their adventures. Naturally, Mary identified an underserved population in the travel market...women.

Mary provides insight on building a company around your skills. She also discusses ways to differentiate your business by identifying your ideal customer and curating services specifically for them. Mary’s self-awareness, adventurous spirit and business insights are a breath of fresh air. After listening to this podcast, you’ll agree that Living Big is an appropriate name for her company.

You can follow Mary at @livingbiggtravel on Instagram and Facebook. If you are interested in Living Big’s Hosted Adventures or Travel Design services, be sure to go to www.livingbigtravel.com.

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Why Your Expertise and Passion are Integral to Building Your Brand: Liz Dennery Sanders

Thu, 08 Mar 2018 00:51:00 -0000

Liz Dennery Sanders is the Founder and CEO of SheBrand, a boutique branding and marketing firm specializing in women and women-owned businesses. Liz is also the author of a newly published book called Style & Substance: How to Create a Compelling Brand.

For 20+ years Liz has worked in fashion, marketing and public relations. Before launching SheBrand, she owned and ran a successful PR agency, Dennery Marks Inc.

In this episode, Liz shares how she has put her belief in women into action. SheBrand help women cut through the noise and present a focused narrative about their brands. With the release of Style & Substance: How to Create a Compelling Brand, women everywhere can learn from her expertise.

Liz is a fountain of sage advice. From slowing down in order to grow to understanding how to channel your anger for good, this podcast is filled with branding and life wisdom.

You can follow Liz at @shebrandliz on Instagram and Twitter. Be sure to go to https://shebrand.com/book/ to get your copy of Style & Substance and all the additional downloadables Liz is offering for a limited time!

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How Spiritual Practices Change You and Your Work: Christine Hildebrand

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 02:28:00 -0000

Christine Hildebrand is the Founder and CEO of Emergent and Life Foundations. These two service-based companies help businesses and individuals identify their mission and grow into their potential from the inside out.

In this episode, Christine shares how she experienced an “awakening” while rising to the top of her retail buying position. She discovered it wasn’t what she expected and decided to figure out what she was being called towards.

This journey took her on the entrepreneurial path of starting two companies. Christine now teaches companies and individuals how to both incorporate “spirituality” and better understand the role of energetic practices.

Tune into this conversation to take advantage of Christine’s list of actionable practices you can begin to utilize right away!

You can follow Christine and the Emergent team at @emergentsf on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Also, you can follow her at Life Foundations at @lifefoundationsSF on Facebook and @aligntoyou on Instagram. Be sure to go to www.emergentsf.com and www.lifefoundations.com to discover the services Christine offers.

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Why Waiting Makes all the Difference in Business: Jala Smith-Huys

Wed, 21 Feb 2018 20:25:00 -0000

Jala Smith-Huys is the Founder and CEO of Seek & Swoon, a textile company that makes heirloom quality knit throws. These beautiful, recycled cotton blankets are inspired by faraway travels but made right here in America.

In this episode, Jala shares that she was ready to pivot from social media and marketing consulting, but was waiting for an idea that she cared about before she made any sudden moves. It was her son’s baby blanket that sparked the inspiration to explore launching a textile brand.

From creating a strong story to connect with customers, to researching mills, to insights on whether or not to hire a PR firm in the first couple of years of business, Jala is generous with detailing the essentials of how to start a new textile brand. She also encourages you to let go of your fear and take a chance on something you really believe in.

You can follow Jala at @seekandswoon on Instagram and Facebook. Also, be sure to check out the decorative Sweek & Swoon throws at www.seekandswoon.com.

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How to Streamline a Process for the Masses: Kathryn Petralia

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 22:02:00 -0000

Kathryn Petralia is the President and Co-Founder of Kabbage. A financial services data and technology platform that provides an automated application process for small business loans.

In this episode, Kathryn admits that she never saw herself as an entrepreneur, but always pursued jobs that sparked her interest, which happened to be start-ups.

From crowdfunding to angel investors, Kathryn advises on how to prove your business’s worth by being committed to actually doing the work you set out to do. She also highlights how the internet is the great equalizer. In the case of Kabbage, this distinction removes gender, ethnicity and other cultural barriers from the loan application process which levels the playing field. She is giving small business a greater opportunity to pursue their interests to make a difference.

You can follow Kathryn and the Kabbage team at @kabbageinc Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Also, if you are at a point in your business needing some operational funds, be sure to check out www.kabbage.com to learn more about their SBL process.

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How to Customize a Traditional Career Path Tailored Made for You: Cristina Perez

Wed, 07 Feb 2018 19:13:00 -0000

Cristina is an Attorney, Author, 3-time Emmy Winner Television Personality, Radio Host, and Speaker. She has used her passion for the law and people to educate the public on the importance of identity, family, diversity, and integrity.

Cristina didn’t set out to become a multi-hyphante-preneur. She planned on being an excellent lawyer, wife, and mom. Her hard work, passion, and dual cultural vantage point opened up unexpected doors. From taking a seat as a judge for courtroom television to authoring three books, Cristina has walked through those open doors and told some great stories along the way.

In this episode, Cristina shares how being the daughter of Colombian immigrants, watching them struggle with racism, and growing up in both the U.S. and Mexico profoundly shaped her interest around issues of justice and immigration.

From learning how to parlay your expertise into new business opportunities and book publishing options, to work-life balance, Cristina has a world of experience to share.

Please follow Cristina @judgecristina on Facebook and Twitter and @judge_cristina on Instagram. Be sure to check out Cristina’s latest book Red, White, and Latina: Our American Identity at www.cristinaperez.tv.

Don't forget to follow us at @libertyforher on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Please let us know your thoughts about this episode by using the hashtag #libertysessions and please rate and review us—it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

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How an Alternative to Casseroles Became an Empowering Jewelry Company: Jennifer Kennedy

Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:34:00 -0000

Jennifer Kennedy is the Founder and CEO of By Your Side Collection. Her business offers tangible ways for communities of friends to support and encourage through jewelry.

In this episode, Jennifer shares how her diagnosis of cancer inspired the mission of her company. During her 12th year of living cancer-free, Jennifer’s mother was diagnosed with breast cancer as well. At her mother’s first chemo appointment, Jennifer had a life-altering interaction with a patient in the waiting room. Seeing the woman sitting alone, Jennifer took off her necklace and gave it to the chemo patient as a physical reminder that “there is hope.” That simple exchange birthed the inspiration for By Your Side.

Jennifer has learned a lot in the process of designing, manufacturing, and building her jewelry company. She offers thoughts about learning a new industry while being present with her family. Her passion for using her survival story and creating hope keeps her committed to this venture, even in the hard times.

Please follow Jennifer at @byyoursidecollection on Instagram and Facebook. Be sure to go to byyoursidecollection.com to check out their gifts of support & encouragement.

Don't forget to follow us at @libertyforher on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Please let us know your thoughts about this episode by using the hashtag #libertysessions and please rate and review us—it helps to know if this podcast is inspiring and equipping you to launch and grow your ventures.

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When You Know It's Time To Grow and Shift To Make An Even Greater Impact: Heather Trilling

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 19:42:00 -0000

Heather Trilling is the Founder & Principal of Trilling Landscape & Design and the Founder & Designer of the newly launched Lumber + Linen. In both businesses, she designs and curates intentional outdoor spaces.

Heather has always worked in creating a “healing environment”. Originally, she was a nurse in the pediatrics department at UCLA, but her landscaping hobby caught the eye of an HGTV producer. To her surprise, she landed a role on an HGTV show and subsequently launched Trilling Landscape & Design. Over the past 14 years, Heather has built a thriving business known for intentional drought-tolerant design and building spaces for people to gather and create memories.

In this episode, Heather shares how she came to a crossroads with Trilling Landscape & Design. The business was growing and all was going well, but she found that managing the day to day operations wasn’t the role she wanted anymore. After several conversations with clients, Heather was encouraged to create an outdoor line of furniture and accessories. She saw an opportunity to make a greater impact by creating products that are beautiful, organic, and reduce carbon footprints in our environment. In 2018, Heather launch Lumber + Linen.

With her experience in the service and now manufacturing industries, Heather offers well-informed advice on how to launch and grow a business. From picking a manufacturer to marketing, from building a team to staying in-line with your values, Heather leaves you emboldened to listen to your gut and grow your own business.

Please follow Heather and her Trilling Landscape and Design team at @trillinglandscape on Instagram and @trillinglandscape on Facebook. You can also follow Heather and her Lumber + Linen team at @lumberandlinen Be sure to check out Lumber + Linen's outdoor lifestyle goods at www.lumberandlinen.com.

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Help Us LIBERATE Your 2018!

Thu, 18 Jan 2018 02:50:00 -0000

We have big plans for Season 2 of LIBERTY Sessions with Nada Jones, but before we share amazing stories of female founders, we want to hear from you! We have a little survey for you to participate in. So give this mini-episode a listen and share with us your comments and suggestions at info@libertyforher.com. Also, please check out our Kickstarter campaign and support our effort to get the LIBERTY Editorial Journal into the hands of women everywhere! The Kickstarter campaign ends January 31st, so don't delay! Hop on over to the Kickstarter page today.

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How Non-Profits Can Grow a Meaningful Bottomline: Brittany Merrill Underwood

Thu, 30 Nov 2017 23:36:00 -0000

Brittany Merrill Underwood is the Founder and CEO of Akola Project, a non-profit jewelry brand that empowers marginalized women through training and employment in Dallas, Texas, and Uganda.

A 2006 trip to Uganda and a meeting with a woman named Sarah, a woman who cared for the stray kids, changed Brittany’s life forever. Seeing first hand that the creation of employment opportunities would, in turn, transform the lives of women, their children, and their communities prompted Brittany to launch Akola Project.

In this episode, Brittany shares how she pivoted Akola Project from building an orphanage to employing women to make jewelry and earn a steady income. She details Akola’s deep dive into the entire production process, ensuring each step from sourcing materials to distribution yields a positive impact.

In addition to her work in Uganda, Brittany expanded Akola’s social impact to include opportunities to marginalized women in Dallas. This growth had lead to the expansion of their collection to include an exclusive line at Neiman Marcus stores nationwide.

10+ years in, Brittany is now growing a family alongside her non-profit. She shares how she juggles these roles by embracing her unique gifts and build a team around her weaknesses. Brittany offers practical advice to anyone interested in running a non-profit, and helpful tips on how to raise funds without compromising the mission.

Please follow Brittany at @akolajewelry on Instagram and @akolaproject on Facebook and Twitter. Be sure to check out Akola’s jewelry at www.akolaproject.org.

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What You’re Selling is Not What They’re Buying: Amy Swift

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 19:54:00 -0000

Amy Swift is a Brand Strategist, Copy Writer and Founder of AmySwift.com as well as the Founder of SMARTY. Her secret sauce lies in helping brands to unpack and restructure their messaging.

Amy has been cultivating community and conversations around female entrepreneurship long before it was popular. First through Ladies Who Launch, where she co-authored a book and ran the West Coast region. Eventually, Amy pivoted to launch SMARTY a community platform that supported female-owned small businesses.

While working hard to grow SMARTY, and continuing her work as a brand strategist, Amy decided that her family needed a change. They transplanted to Manchester by the Sea to slow down, but life had other plans. Amy became severely ill and surviving became the only goal. During Amy’s time of healing, she was able to step back and redefine how she wanted to structure her life and work.

The wisdom that emerged from that season of life is evident. Amy’s insight and advice is a breath of fresh air in the midst of the booming conversations surrounding female entrepreneurship. She surprises us with advice not to “follow your passion” but rather, “pay attention to what interests you.”

Please follow Amy at @SMARTYAmy on Twitter. Also, go to www.AmySwift.com to see Amy’s portfolio and ways to work with her. You can read her blog at www.SmartyPeople.com.

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How To Go From Party Planner to Party Products Designer: Ryan Larson

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 03:29:00 -0000

Ryan Larson is the Founder and CEO of Tin Parade and Savoir Flair Weddings. She’s one of those people that has a knack for elevating the simplest of gatherings and turning them into something special.

She caught the entrepreneurial bug early on. By the time she was eight years old, she had a paper route. Since then she has always looked for ways she could create her own income and live by her own rules. As an adult, she channeled that same spirit by launching Savoir Flair Weddings, a wedding design service.

While planning and creating meaningful celebrations for couples, Ryan she was inspired to create a line of memorable party and home goods. In 2013, Ryan founded Tin Parade and brought to market the first ever Table Banner.

In this episode, Ryan shares the challenges of communicating high concept products to buyers and shares how she cleverly overcame that as she grew. She shares the difficulty in starting up in an industry that is unfamiliar and offers tips that will help you stand out at trade shows.

It’s evident that Ryan’s work ethic, her willingness to learn and take risks, and her never-ending imagination has earned her a reputation as a creative innovator in the party and home goods industry.

Please follow Ryan at @tinparade on Instagram and Facebook. Be sure to go to www.tinparade.com to check out Tin Parade’s Table Banners, Moscow Fuel Mugs and more.

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How to Self-Publish a Cookbook that Celebrates People one TOAST at a Time

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 20:15:00 -0000

Kara Dykert is the Founder and CEO of Kara Elise and Author of Toast. She specializes in creating spaces that spark community. She is also a recipe creator, food stylist and officially the hostess with the mostess.

After working in the wedding planning industry for years, Kara was ready for a change. She moved to Los Angeles and decided to create her dream job, a dinner party company. She began hosting a bi-monthly dinner party from her loft called Whisky Wednesdays. Kara’s dream job organically grew into catering for individuals and events, hosting retreats, food styling, creating branded content, and authoring a book about Toast!

In this episode, Kara shares how her Enneagram 7 personality, “The Enthusiast,” has aided her in embracing who she is as a woman and entrepreneur. She has been able to build, and grow, a business that is life-giving based on a deeper understanding of both her strengths and weaknesses.

Although Kara has focused on being a content creator, she developed an itch to produce something she could hold. She wanted to create a beautiful product that couldn’t easily be destroyed. Toast: Finding Freedom in the Kitchen, is the realization of that dream. This cookbook empowers its readers to join Kara in creating space for a community by sharing a simple but tasty piece of toast with others.

Kara’s thoughts on beauty, freedom, and space will have you excited to host your next dinner party and take a personality test or two.

Please follow Kara at @bykaraelise on Instagram and Facebook. Be sure to go to www.bykaraelise.com to check out the cookbook Toast and view Kara’s hosting and recipe videos.

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How to Find Your Voice and Tell Your Story in a Noisy World: Alexa Fischer

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 19:22:00 -0000

Alexa Fischer is the Founder and CEO of AlexaFischer.com and Wishbeads. She specializes in teaching people how to speak their truth and find their internal light, in her words, “all 1000 watts”.

Trained at Yale School of Drama, Alexa had a successful career in acting. An “aha” moment prompted her to leave acting when she realized it wasn’t fulfilling her core passion, to love people. Three days later she took a job doing media training. Organically, she began getting clients and she her coaching services were thriving.

To differentiate herself, she put herself in front of a camera and began developing her methodology. Today, Alexa offers many ways to receive her training and expertise through online classes and in-person training for individuals and groups. Alexa has loved getting to use her training from drama school and love for people to help empower them to communicate effectively and naturally.

In this episode, Alexa shares the realities, and offers a few pointers, for those who want to launch an online class.

In addition to consulting, Alexa has launched Wishbeads. These wearable intentions are a tangible representation of a wish you want to actualize. Wearing the Wishbeads serves as a reminder to focus and act to make one’s wish come true.

Please follow Alexa at @alexafischer on Youtube and LinkedIn, @1000wattalexa on Twitter, and @wishbeads.official on Instagram. Be sure to go to www.alexafischer.com to see Alexa’s online classes she offers. Also, check out www.wishbeads.com to get your own Wishbeads today.

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On-demand Fitness for Everyone at Anytime: Lauren Foundos

Wed, 25 Oct 2017 22:51:00 -0000

Lauren Foundos is the Founder and CEO of FORTË, a streaming platform that brings live and on-demand boutique fitness classes to your home. It’s the Netflix of gym memberships. How cool is that?

Lauren Foundos never set out to be an entrepreneur. She had a thriving career as a bond trader, but the Wall Street lifestyle was preventing her from integrating a core passion of hers, working out. So Lauren assembled a crew of co-workers and clients who, instead of going out to happy hour, would go to boutique fitness classes after work. Lauren’s love for working out and the community atmosphere ignited her passion to bring the boutique fitness experience to everyone, no matter where they lived!

In this episode, Lauren shares how she developed a robust streaming platform with no tech experience. She goes into to detail about the importance of spending wisely and keeping a lean budget while expanding your business. She also offers insight about free marketing through strategic partnerships and leveraging the partner's network to share your business's message.

There is no doubt that Lauren is an innovator and an expert in a new fitness industry. She is so encouraging as she confidently advises all entrepreneurs to stay focused on the present goals, and don’t get overwhelmed by the future. The best part about creating FORTË for Lauren is that she is the user of the product. She believes in what she has created and continues to work hard to share it with the world!

Please follow Lauren and the FORTË team @Forte.fit on Instagram, @Forte.ForeverFit on Facebook, and @FORTE_FlT on Twitter. Be sure to go to www.forte.fit to check out their class offerings and subscription plans.

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How Instagram Turned a Side Hustle into a Full-time Dream: Carley Rudd

Wed, 18 Oct 2017 19:02:00 -0000

Carley Rudd is a travel photographer and so much more. In addition to capturing exotic photos from all over the world, Carley also creates visual content for other brands. A creative soul from the beginning, she was raised by two artists and was always the “girl with the camera” growing up.

Carley initially pursued a career in PR and marketing, while photography was an off-hours passion. One by one, photography jobs came Carley’s way and after 3 years as a side hustle, she decided to pursue her first love full-time. Then came this crazy app called Instagram. A rep from the social platform called to ask if they could put Carley on their “suggested user” list and within two weeks her modest following of 5,000 grew to 30,000 followers. CRAZY! That was the beginning of a new venture and the end of her office PR days.

Identified as an “influencer” Carley was now being approached by brands to create content for them. Armed with the foundation of her PR background, she was able to navigate through the new world of content marketing and create her travel and lifestyle photography business.

In this episode, Carley offers actionable advice on how to start your own creative venture. She shares key questions to ask when you are developing your brand. She also goes into detail on how to share your brand's visual voice on Instagram.

Carley loves being her own boss and enjoys the freedom to shape her time as an entrepreneur. In addition to her thriving travel and lifestyle photography business, Carley has developed a line of fine art prints. She explains that it’s important for her to exercise different “creative muscles” and encourages other creatives to do the same.

Please follow Carley @carleyscamera on Instagram and Twitter. You can also go to carleyrudd.com to see her portfolio, blog and print shop.

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Is the “Balanced Life” a Lie We’ve All Been Pursuing?: Samantha Ettus

Wed, 11 Oct 2017 22:27:00 -0000

Samantha Ettus is a work/life wellness expert, keynote speaker, bestselling author, entrepreneur, Forbes contributor, and Founder of SamanthaEttus.com—Whew, that took a minute! This lady is serious about helping people lead more fulfilled lives!

When Samantha went Harvard Business School, she was the only entrepreneur in her class—hard to imagine these days. She knew she wanted to do something different with her life but wasn’t sure what. After graduating, Samantha launched Ettus Media Management, a personal branding firm. There she worked with many CEOs and field experts to create healthy boundaries and make meaningful changes that would lead to fulfilled personal and professional lives.

Through her hard work and focus, she has become an expert in work/life wellness. Since launching SamanthaEttus.com, Samantha has shifted her focus to women. She supports women who want to work, have a family, be involved in their communities and be fulfilled. For Samantha it is not a “work/life balance” but a “pie for life” that brings happiness. In 2016 this best selling author published her fifth book, The Pie Life: A Guilt-Free Recipe for Success and Satisfaction, to give women who work a playbook to thrive.

Samantha's excitement is infectious! She is generous and honest in sharing stories about her own imperfect life. She challenges us to pursue being fulfilled, not perfect.

Samantha truly believes individuals have the power to design their lives. It takes determination, focus and embracing the messy to create the life you want. Hearing her wisdom will have you motivated to evaluate your own work/life situation and identify areas where you may need to create boundaries and simple goals.

Please follow Samantha @SamanthaEttus on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. You can also go to SamanthaEttus.com purchase her books, The Pie Life Planner and sign up for her newsletter.

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How to Build a Crowdfunding Movement One Dress at a Time: Blythe Hill of Dressember

Wed, 04 Oct 2017 19:40:00 -0000

Blythe Hill is the Founder and CEO of Dressember, a crowdfunding foundation working to raise awareness and provide anti-trafficking grants for organizations who are working to end human trafficking.

What started as a personal style challenge in 2009 grew into an opportunity to align a cause near to Blythe's heart with wearing a dress. Blythe asked women (and men) to join her in wearing a dress, or a neck tie, everyday for the month of December in order to raise awareness and funds for human trafficking. These funds are then passed onto organizations that serve as boots on the ground to alleviate trafficking world-wide. Naturally, she named the campaign Dressember.

Blythe never had any intention of starting a nonprofit. She was happily working for a small trend forecast magazine, and leading a movement was the furthest thing from her mind. In this episode, Blythe and Nada get into the weeds discussing the different operational and fundraising structures of nonprofits. Blythe shares the importance of being self aware and identifying your strengths when determining how best to structure your own fundraising and operational efforts.

Although the Dressember campaign is a fun challenge, it highlights a very dark reality that exists in the US and throughout the world. Blythe shares the statistics of human trafficking and opens our eyes to just how manipulative and insidious these crimes of enslavement are.

Blythe opens up about the growth period Dressemeber is in and how they are working hard to increase their fundraising efforts to expand their network of grant partnerships. She reminds all those who want to start a life-changing organization that the day to day operations don’t always feel like you are saving the world, but growing the message and the organization are worth the hard work.

Please follow Blythe @blythehill on Instagram and the Dressember Foundation @dressember on Instagram and Twitter. Be sure to check out Dressember Foundation’s website and consider joining this years campaign….

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Small Business Advice from Nada Jones Q&A #3

Wed, 27 Sep 2017 19:18:00 -0000

LIBERTY Sessions with Nada Jones is switching it up this week! In this episode, Nada shares 5 listener questions about growing their small businesses. She offers insightful advice that can be applied to various types of businesses and a few examples to better illustrate solutions. If you have a question you would like answered please feel free to send us an email at info@libertyforher.com or leave a comment on our Instagram or Facebook.

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How Perfecting a Bag Became the Adventure of a Lifetime: Andrea Weinberg

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 19:59:00 -0000

Andrea Weinberg is the Founder and CEO of ANDI, a line of bags made for the daily commute or adventure travels. While in the midst of completing her MBA and working a full-time job, Andrea identified a gap in the accessories industry. She needed a bag that she could use for work, travel, and daily life that was both durable and luxurious. Andrea’s curiosity led her to embark on an adventure of developing the ANDI bag.

In this episode, learn how Andrea’s background in litigation technology sales, her knowledge of travel, and an MBA created a thriving business. Andrea deep dives into the world of manufacturing. She offers advice on how to source materials, create a pattern, develop strong relationships with manufacturers, and encourages you to never hesitate to ask for advice or help.

Andrea also offers her perspective on social impact. She encourages us to develop products that embody one’s social impact values. Andrea’s passion is contagious and will encourage you to take that next step in your own entrepreneurial adventure.

Please follow Andrea and ANDI @theandibrand on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Be sure to check out the ANDI bag at www.theandibrand.com.

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How Professional Heartbreak Led to Entrepreneurial Breakthrough: Sarah Magidoff of Canopy

Wed, 13 Sep 2017 20:09:00 -0000

Sarah Magidoff is the Founder and Creative Director of Canopy, a boutique creative studio designing for emerging brands. From a very young age, Sarah had her sights on being an architect and she worked hard to land in a reputable firm. In the midst of a career defining project, Sarah realized she didn’t actually enjoy being an architect. Heartbreak led to risk-taking and Sarah left her architecture career. She gave herself time to “play” in order to discover what she truly loved, and ultimately wanted to do with her life.

In this episode, hear how Sarah unintentionally began her own creative studio during her “play” period. Since launching, Sarah has grown her client base organically through word of mouth and has remained focused on working with emerging companies. Sarah walks her clients through an guided process of question asking in order to distill their story and create a compelling brand concept.

As a business owner, Sarah has experienced the challenges of being an entrepreneur. The hustle of working all the time to grow her business was beginning to threaten the love she had for her work. This year she decided to provoke the hustle narrative by developing the “slow entrepreneur” movement. Sarah reflects on how adopting the slow entrepreneur mindset at Canopy has saved her from burnout and ultimately allows her to live a life that keeps her healthy and happy.

Please follow Sarah @madebycanopy on Instagram and Pinterest. Be sure to check out Sarah’s portfolio at www.madebycanopy.com.

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How a Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur Creates a Working Life: Tami Spenst

Wed, 06 Sep 2017 21:17:00 -0000

Tami Spenst is a multi-passionate entrepreneur. As an actor, interior designer and founder of Pluck, co-founder and co-owner of the Wheelhouse bike and coffee shop, she’s been traversing over the uncharted territory of maintaining three different ventures. Although each business may seem extremely different from the other, Tami has been able to identify the centering purpose for all three, "creating so others feel like they belong."

Tami’s passion for inclusion propelled her into an unexpected entrepreneurial lifestyle pursuing three ventures. While each gives her life meaning, juggling all three does not come without challenges. In this episode, learn how Tami's organizational skills, and self-awareness, help her to manage her time, market her businesses, and continue to refine the processes of creating spaces for community and belonging. In addition, she enthusiastically offers the platforms, programs, and resources that have aided her in managing her full schedule.

As a storyteller, curator of human experiences, and retail business owner, Tami’s path compels you to consider a life made up of multiple careers.

Please follow Tami @tamicarey on Instagram and www.tamicarey.com for her personal and acting venture. You can follow Pluck, Tami’s interior design company, @livewithpluck on Instagram and www.livewithpluck.com. Finally, you can follow The Wheelhouse @thewheelhousela on Instagram and www.thewheelhouse.bike. And if you are LA local, be sure to stop by for a bike tune up or a cup of coffee!

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From Scientist to Beauty Queen to Media Entrepreneur for Millennials: Iman Oubou

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 19:48:00 -0000

Iman Oubou, a published scientist, philanthropist, beauty queen and entrepreneur, is the Founder and CEO of SWAAY Media and the Entrepreneurs En Vogue podcast. On the heels of being crowned Miss New York US in 2015, Iman sought for a meaningful way to utilize her platform. She launched the podcast to provide a space to share stories of successful female entrepreneurs. Based on the response to the Entrepreneurs En Vogue podcast, Iman launched her new business venture SWAAY Media.

In this episode, Iman shares the multiple reasons why she went after her entrepreneurial goals and why she aspires to change the way media communicates to young women. Iman talks about the lessons she learned raising money from investors, working for both nonprofit and for profit organizations and from an early business venture she was unprepared for. Her advice to pivot when necessary while never losing sight of the original vision is a great reminder to all.

In addition to her varied experiences, Iman talks about how starting her career in a male dominated world, moving from Morocco to the US and transitioning her career has given her a unique perspective and helps inform her storytelling medium.

Please follow Iman @imanoubou on Instagram and Twitter and @iman.jovel on Facebook. You can follow SWAAY Media @SwaayMedia on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter Be sure to check out SWAAY Media content at www.swaay.com. Also you can listen to the Entrepreneurs En Vogue podcast at apple.co/2aHa8xb and follow @eenvogue_podcast on Instagram.

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How to Repurpose For Good: Lauren Wallis of YOUME Clothing

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 18:40:00 -0000

Lauren Wallis is the Co-Founder and President of YOUME Clothing, a San Diego based nonprofit that exists to renew and empower communities through collaborative repurposing partnerships. YOUME Clothing turns rags into resources by providing new school uniforms to children in exchange for their oldest used piece of clothing. The tattered pieces of clothing are repurposed as patches onto YOUME branded apparel. The apparel sales fund the clothing exchanges and community projects.

Before co-founding YOUME Clothing, Lauren went to work for her father’s business after college. It was there that she unexpectedly learned lessons in sales, retailing and manufacturing that would aid her in ultimately running YOUME Clothing. Lauren never wanted to be an entrepreneur or even run a company, but it was YOUME’s mission that caused her to step out of her comfort zone and lead the organization.

In this episode, Lauren shares goals to scale YOUME Clothing as well as expand their mission and model to positively affect many other communities. Lauren also offers sound advice for anyone who is interested in finding ways to “fill the gap” in their community and shares key questions one needs to think about before launching a venture.

Please follow Lauren @youmeclothing on Instagram and Facebook. Be sure to check out YOUME Clothing’s apparel at www.youmeclothing.org.

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How Not Getting “The” Job Led to a Beautiful Career: Anne Sage

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 23:15:00 -0000

Anne Sage is a Content Creator. As a blogger, stylist, author and influencer she’s been navigating the road less travelled in an industry that is still unfolding. Back 2008 Anne, in hopes of having a running resume ready for Martha Stewart Living, started a blog. It was during the time when lifestyle and interior design blogs were still new and the community was small and supportive. In the past ten years Anne has witnessed the birth and boom of the blogging industry.

In this episode, learn how Anne navigated the challenges and benefits of an industry, and has been able to pivot to be a full-time content creator, stylist, writer, and creative. Anne is a wellspring of wisdom and insight and is acutely aware of the over saturation in the content creation industry. She breaks down useful ways to utilize the best platform for your audience. She gives examples on how to identify the value of your posting when in conversation with potential brand partnerships, and reminds us all to thinking about the long game. Anne asks us to uncover our why (to share a passion, tell a story or make money?), and doesn’t mince words when asked her opinion on the matter.

Anne has written a lifestyle book, Sage Living, remodeled and opened a photography studio, The Light Lab, and is now working on a memoir, TBD. She is a woman who is willing to listen, learn and take risks and as a result creates inspiration for days.

Please follow Anne @citysage on Instagram and Twitter, and @annesage on Facebook. You can read her blog at www.annesage.com. You can also purchase Sage Living here.

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How an adoption attorney is changing the status quo like a boss with Celeste Liversidge

Wed, 09 Aug 2017 17:21:00 -0000

Celeste Liversidge is a 20 year veteran lawyer and has spent the last 12 years focusing on adoption. In her tenure, as an lawyer, she has been listening, observing, and identifying the gaps in the adoption industry. Her justice minded passion kept her up late many nights thinking about ways she could solve the issues she identified. Her solutions propelled her to take an entrepreneurial approach and the result was not one, not two, BUT three additional ventures, all within the adoption industry!

In addition to her adoption practice that has been active for over a decade, Adoption Law Group, Celeste shares why she found the need to create an app, AdoptMatch, that connects birth parents searching for adoptive parents. From that, she found a need to create Adopt Connect, a secure platform that allows birth parents and adoptive parents to share information and stay connected based on their adoption agreement. TruAdopt is non-profit full-service adoption law firm dedicated to representing expectant mothers in an ethical, knowledgeable and compassionate manner. Listening to Celeste makes you feel like you have a front row seat to watching an industry change for the better.

Celeste’s strength, intelligence and humility is evident throughout this episode. Her story will encourage you to think about what gaps you see in your respective industry and what you can do to create meaningful change.

Please follow Celeste @adoptmatch on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. If you know someone interested in adoption please direct them to www.adoptmatch.com.

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How To Run A Socially Minded Business by Sarah Contrucci Smith: Founder of Ara Collective

Thu, 03 Aug 2017 04:57:00 -0000

Sarah Contrucci Smith is the Founder and CEO of Ara Collective, a collection of handpicked artisanal pieces blending traditional craftsmanship with modern style. In this episode, learn how Sarah's love of finding exceptional artisans while strolling local marketplaces ignited a vision for what could be. Although she never expected to be an entrepreneur, Sarah’s passion for collaborating with makers and socially conscious businesses prompted her to take the leap and launch Ara Collective.

She believes that makers who have been mastering their cultural heritage for generations should be able to provide for their families and she hopes to be a part of preserving their rich history and art form. In addition, Sarah is also careful to work with each artisan group in a way that highlights their techniques and offers something unique to the global market.

Listen to Sarah talk about her commitment to paying fair wages and how through Ara Collective she is able to offer a profit sharing opportunity to the artisans they work with. 10% goes to education scholarships for their children and health care in their communities.

From monsoon season to costing sheets, Sarah shares what it is like to run a cross-cultural business. Sarah also elaborates on how sometimes life, like having your first child, creates opportunities for your business to pivot and grow and how she had to learn to give more responsibility to her team.

Sarah believes freedom is like running a race, getting to work through those deep ethical questions and doing something about it. One listen to this podcast and it’s evident that Sarah is running her own race with Ara Collective and allowing others to come alongside and benefit from its mission.

Please follow Sarah @ara_collective on Instagram. Be sure to check out Ara Collective’s beautiful handpicked home goods at www.ara-collective.com.

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Tribe of Dreamers

Wed, 26 Jul 2017 19:13:00 -0000

Jen and Annie, the co-founders of Tribe of Dreamers, have a rom-com style story on how they met and created Tribe of Dreamers. These two women became business partners and friends as they created and sold beautiful jewelry to make the world a better place.

Their mantra has always been “Do what you love to end what you hate.” This strong foundation allowed them sell jewelry to help support non-profits around the world and helped raise money for international disaster relief aid, schools in war torn nations and anti-trafficking awareness to name a few. Ultimately, this mantra guided them to realize when it was time for the both of them to transition from Tribe of Dreamers to pursue their independent passions. Annie is now the founder of Sonder Goods and Jen the founder of BOSCHMA fine jewelry.

In this episode, hear about how Annie and Jen arrived to the decision to transition and how they are managing the practical steps to still have Tribe of Dreamers as an active and meaningful platform while building their own new companies. Jen and Annie are honest, caring, and intentional in “ending well” and supporting one another in the process.

Their story is truly unique. It will leave you believing that great business partnerships are not only possible but life giving.

Please follow Annie @sonder_goods on Instagram. Follow Jen @boschma_ on Instagram. Also check out Tribe of Dreamers @wearetribeofdreamers on Instagram.

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Small Business Advice from Nada Jones Q&A #2

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 19:36:00 -0000

If you have a question you would like answered please feel free to send us an email at info@libertyforher.com or leave a comment on our Instagram or Facebook.

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Entrepreneurial Advice from Women Who’ve Been There, Done That-Live LIBERTY Sessions Night 3

Wed, 12 Jul 2017 18:46:00 -0000

Our final installment of the live LIBERTY Sessions in Pasadena. We've had a blast sharing these panel discussions and our brains are filling up with ideas and inspiration that will carry us for months!! Listen in as Nada Jones interviews this stellar panel of entrepreneurial women. Each shares her story, successes, challenges and tips for all women who are thinking about starting their own venture or those needing a little motivation to stay the course. Join Tamara Kaye-Honey from House of Honey, Jillian Lauren a NY Times Best Selling Author, and Jessica Comingore from Jessica Comingore Studio in this rich conversation. These BRILLIANT ladies will not disappoint. Experience, expertise, advice, resources and inspo for days!!!

Want to learn more about our panel? Here’s all the info:

Tamara Kaye-Honey: @houseofhoney on Instagram and Pinterest, @house-of-honey on Facebook. You can go to houseofhoney.com to see Tamara’s beautiful work and services.

Jillian Lauren: @jillianlauren on Instagram, @jillylauren on Twitter, and @jillian.lauren1 on Facebook. Be sure to check out Jillian’s books and blog at jillianlauren.com.

Jessica Comingore: @jessicacomingore on Instagram, @jessicacomingre on Twitter and Pinterest and her website jessicacomingore.com.

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Rachel Brown: Fine Artist

Wed, 05 Jul 2017 20:43:00 -0000

Rachel Brown is an artist whose entrepreneurial spirit has helped her create a thriving business. In this episode, hear about how Rachel fell in love with California while on a road trip.The Missouri native packed her bags and headed west in hopes of pursuing a creative career.

Rachel’s initial market research (in the most unlikely of places) left her poised to not only land her first few clients but her biggest account to date. She has made strategic decisions along the way that have enabled her to sustain inventory and production, a feat for for any artist. Rachel has also embraced the commercial side of art production and has found ways to expand her brand through various collaborations. One of these collaborations even landed her in Africa training artisans to sell their art.

Rachel’s unique animal portraits have become coveted by interior designers, stagers, and the general public alike. If you're an artist you need to hop on this podcast stat! Rachel gets down to business and gives you the step by step details of how she has been able to grow and sustain her career.

Please follow Rachel @rachelbrownart on Instagram. Be sure to check out Rachel’s artwork on www.rachelbrownart.com.

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Jan McCarthy: Multi-passionate-preneur (Artist, Master Mind Leader and Radio host)

Wed, 28 Jun 2017 17:03:00 -0000

Jan is an extraordinary multi-hyphenated creative business entrepreneur. In this episode, Jan shares how her experience as an entrepreneur, an artist, and co-owner of several businesses with her husband, established her as a trusted advisor for entrepreneurs in all stages of development. Jan generously shares this knowledge through her radio show, mastermind groups, and business coaching.

Listen in as McCarthy invites us to think about what it means to be secure in being a business owner versus depending on others for security. She reminds us to be open to the opportunities that come along while you are in the process of growing your business, and lays out the possibility and realities of having multiple platforms.

Jan is a advocate for female founders to have mentors and by the end of this episode you will feel like Jan IS your personal mentor! Her wisdom, curiosity, and joyful spirit will encourage you to keep working on your business and design the life you want.

Please follow Jan @janmccarthy on Instagram and Pinterest, and @janmartinmccarthy on Facebook. Be sure to check out Jan’s radio show and mastermind groups at www.janmccarthy.com.

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Live LIBERTY Sessions: Santa Monica Night 2

Wed, 21 Jun 2017 23:47:00 -0000

Our second live LIBERTY Sessions event from the Santa Monica WeWork offices. What do you get when a graphic designer, an author, an editor and an attorney all congregate together? A killer night of boss babes breaking it down! Listen in as Nada Jones interviews this stellar panel of entrepreneurial women. Each shares her story, successes, challenges and tips for all women who are thinking about starting their own venture or those needing a little motivation to stay the course. Join Sarah Magidoff of Canopy, Claire Crisp, author of Waking Mathilda, Sarah Dubbledam of Darling Media, and Celeste Liversidge of TruAdopt in this rich conversation. Warning, the ladies in this episode will have you laughing out loud and moved to tears--be prepared!

Want to learn more about our panel? Here’s all the info:

Sarah Magidoff: @madebycanopy on Instagram and Pinterest. Check out Sarah’s graphic design services at www.madebycanopy.com.

Claire Crisp: @londonerinla on Instagram, @clairecrisp1 on Twitter, and @claireccrisp on Facebook. Be sure to check out Claire’s book and blog at claireccrisp.com.

Sarah Dubbeldam: @darling and @ladydubbs on Instagram, @darlingmag on Twitter, and @darlingmagazine on YouTube. Be sure to go to www.darlingmagazine.org.

Celeste Liversidge: @tru.adopt on Instagram and @truadopt on Facebook. Be sure to go to www.truadopt.org to check out their services.

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Rachel Pally: Founder & CEO of Rachel Pally, Inc.

Wed, 14 Jun 2017 19:59:00 -0000

Rachel is the Founder & CEO of Rachel Pally, Inc. a Los Angeles based women’s clothing manufacturing company. In this episode, hear about how Rachel discovered her love for designing clothes while volunteering at Berkley's costume shop for credit hours towards her dance minor. Rachel began making clothes for herself and friends, and during a trip home to Los Angeles she found out that more than friends were interested in her designs.

After undergrad, Rachel moved home and began designing clothes from her room. She eventually partnered with a local manufacturer to learn the ropes from a seasoned expert and began producing her own line. Rachel gives her more than her two cents about how the value of perseverance, a willingness to learn, and hard work can produce a successful business and life.

Rachel’s passion to celebrate women has influenced her strategic growth. Most notably her commitment to create beautiful, ethical, and comfortable clothing for women of all shapes, ages, and phases of life.

Pally candidly shares the joys and challenges of being CEO of an expanding business and the value of analog in a technological world. Whether her candid story of a not so spectacular experience selling on a major shopping network or her humor and joie de vivre, you’re gonna want to tune into this one!

Please follow Rachel and the Rachel Pally team at @rachelpally on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Be sure to check out Rachel Pally’s beautiful clothing at www.rachelpally.com.

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Brittney Castro: Founder & CEO of Financially Wise Women

Wed, 07 Jun 2017 22:47:00 -0000

Brittney is the Founder & CEO of Financially Wise Women. In this episode, hear how Brittney pivoted from a traditional trajectory in the financial planning industry to launching her own firm specifically to empower women in their own financial journey. In 2013 she launched, Financially Wise Women, a financial firm that supports and empowers women with their money.

Brittney’s entrepreneurial nature identified the recent shift in marketing and saw partnerships as an opportunity to grow her brand. Learn how Brittney developed those partnerships and her own online products to expand the Financially Wise Women network. As a result of her fresh approach to growing her platform, she is able to offer more women access to financial freedom.

Brittney’s wisdom and supportive approach to financial education will inspire you to reevaluate the way you view your money. Oh and don’t forgot to have your #MoneyDate this week! What’s that you ask? You’ll have to tune in to find out!

Please follow Brittney and the Financially Wise Women team at @brittneycastro on Instagram and Twitter, and at @financiallywisewomen on Facebook. Be sure to check out Financially Wise Women’s services and products at www.financiallywisewomen.com.

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Live LIBERTY Sessions: Los Angeles- Night 1

Wed, 31 May 2017 19:44:00 -0000

From our first live LIBERTY Sessions in Los Angeles. Listen in as Nada Jones interviews this stellar panel of entrepreneurial women from various businesses. Each shares her story, successes, challenges and tips for all women who are thinking about starting their own venture or those needing a little motivation to stay the course. Join Kristen Blazek from A 1000x Better, Jan McCarthy, Tami Carey from Pluck and Wheelhouse LA, and Hanna Lim from Lollaland in this rich conversation. Oh and grab a pen and paper, you’re going to want to take some notes.

Please check out Kirsten and her A 1000 x Better team's work at @a1000xbetter on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Please follow Jan at @janmccarthy on Instagram and Pinterest. Also @janmartinmccarthy on Facebook. Be sure to go to www.janmccarthy.com to check out her products and workshops.

Please follow Tami at @livewithpluck and @thewheelhousela on Instagram. Also be sure to go to www.livewithpluck.com for her experiential design firm and www.thewheelhouse.bike to check out her coffee and bike shop.

Please follow Hanna (and Mark) and the Lollaland team at @lollalandusa on Instagram and Twitter. Also, at @lollacup on Facebook. Be sure to go to www.lollaland.com to check out their products.

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Jessica Honegger: Founder & Co-CEO of Noonday Collection

Wed, 24 May 2017 23:08:00 -0000

Jessica is the Founder & Co-CEO of Noonday Collection. In this episode, hear how Jessica’s creative problem-solving efforts helped her launch a socially responsible business.

During the height of the recession Jessica, a midwife and real estate agent, found herself needing to raise funds for her families’ adoption. She decided to partner with Jalia and Daniel, two jewelry designers she met in Uganda to create jewelry to sell at a trunk show. Jessica’s community showed up and supported this venture and Noonday Collection was born.

Jessica then began to dream how this could become a company that empowers artisans businesses to grow and positively impact their own communities. Learn from her challenges and successes of running a socially responsible business, as well as what intentional scalability means. Her wisdom and passion to make the world a better place through entrepreneurship is palpable and will leave you considering how you can do your part.

Please follow Jessica and the Noonday Collection team at @noondaycollection on Instagram and @NoondayCollection on Facebook. Be sure to check out Noonday Collection’s products at www.noondaycollection.com.

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Claire Crisp: Author and Advocate

Wed, 17 May 2017 19:07:00 -0000

Claire Crisp is the Author of Waking Matilde, a memoir. She is also an Advocate for both Narcolepsy and self-publishing. In this episode, hear how Claire was led to share her family’s life changing experience with chronic illness.

Claire, a physical therapist and homeschool teacher, didn’t set out to become an author. Story telling became a vehicle for her to process her family’s experience, and has since become a way to give a voice to many young chronically ill children and their families. Her passion to bring a voice to the voiceless birthed a book and a blog. It also led her to learn the ins and outs of the self-publishing industry.

Claire offers insight on the entrepreneurial aspects of authoring and self-publishing. Hear how her book and blog are just the beginning in building her platform. Claire’s honest presence encourages you to find ways to share your own story.

Please follow Claire at @londonerinla on Instagram, @clairecrisp1 on Twitter, and @claireccrisp on Facebook. Be sure to check out Claire’s book and blog at claireccrisp.com.

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Jillian Lauren: New York Times Bestselling Author

Thu, 04 May 2017 00:10:00 -0000

Jillian is a New York Times Bestselling Author of the memoir Some Girls: My Life in a Harem, and the novel Pretty, as well as her newest memoir Everything I Ever Wanted. In this episode, hear about how Jillian rediscovered her love for writing during some growing times in her life.

Jillian shares that her dream was to publish a book and have a career as an author. After writing her first novel, she got lucky when an agent read her book that she picked up from a slush pile. Despite having the support of her agent, they weren’t able to sell it to a publishing company. Learn how Jillian dug deeper into her life and her writing, and what her agent did to get her books published and ultimately land on the most coveted list in publishing.

Jillian also opens up about becoming a mother. After years of waiting for a baby, she and her husband were able to adopt a boy from Ethiopia. It was during this journey that she began to blog about their adoption experience and exercised her voice as a blogger.

Jillian’s charismatic storytelling draws you in to understand what the process is like for an author to identify as an entrepreneur. She shares key books any writer should read as they embark to write a book. She encourages all writers to be active with your local writing community.

Please follow Jillian at @jillianlauren on Instagram, @jillylauren on Twitter, and @jillian.lauren1 on Facebook. Be sure to check out Jillian’s books and blog at jillianlauren.com.

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Marley Majcher: Founder and CEO of The Party Goddess!

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 19:25:00 -0000

Marley is the Founder and CEO of The Party Goddess!, a nationally acclaimed full service event planning and catering company. In this episode, hear about how Marley, recovering from a bad ski accident, a divorce, and the dissolving of her co-owned restaurant/catering company, wanted to re-invent herself.

Marley shares how hitting rock bottom allowed her to imagine what her next venture could be--a full service catering and event planning company that accomplishes fabulous, quirky and memorable events. Armed with the successes and failures from her last venture, she sought out a way to differentiate herself in a saturated event planning industry. Her solution was to become a celebrity event and party planner! You’ll quickly learn that when Marley sets a goal, she accomplishes it.

Fast forward 17 years, not only is Marley the celebrity event and party planner she set out to be, she has added author, tv contributor and guest lecturer at her alma matter Georgetown University to her list of accomplishments. Marley wrote, "But Are You Making Any Money?” to solve her own need to see beyond her revenue goals and to achieve profit goals necessary to be a success in her own business. She gives sound financial advice for an entrepreneur at any stage.

Marley is witty, creative, organized and simply a delight to listen to. This episode will make you feel like you are actually at a party talking to Marley and Nada! It will also encourage you to dream, set goals and work hard to accomplish them.

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Hanna Lim: Co-Founder and President of Lollaland

Wed, 19 Apr 2017 20:36:00 -0000

Hanna is the Co-Founder and President of Lollaland, an infant and toddler goods manufacturing company designed to be functional and fun. In this episode, hear about how Hanna, a chemistry teacher at home with her daughter, decided to design a straw cup that was easy to use, easy to clean, safe (BPA/BPS-, PVC-. Phthalate-free, etc.), Made in the USA, and just plain attractive.

Hanna recalls the day she realized she did not want to be a stay-at-home mom and shares how she transitioned into an entrepreneur through a desire to solve drinking issue for her daughter. Both Hanna and her husband Mark go into detail on what it is like to own a business together. How they manage to maintain a healthy marriage, parenting together, and a growing venture.

Hanna is passionate and dedicated to Lollaland. It’s clear in her stories of what it is like to embark on creating a manufacturing company. She honestly shares the struggles of deciding how to raise capital, coming up with the right product designs, and how to choose a manufacturer to create one’s product. Oh and did we mention she was on Shark Tank and has received funding from Mark Cuban and Robert Herjavec? From solving a problem to growing a fun, functional, and innovative infant and toddler goods company, Hanna is filled with wisdom we’re sure you will appreciate.

Please follow Hanna (and Mark) and the Lollaland team at @lollalandusa on Instagram and Twitter. Also, at @lollacup on Facebook. Be sure to go to www.lollaland.com to check out their products.

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Kimberly Caccavo and Kate Nowlan: Founders and CEO/COO of GRACEDbyGRIT

Wed, 12 Apr 2017 20:23:00 -0000

Kimberly and Kate are the Founders and CEO/COO of GRACEDbyGRIT, a premium athletic apparel company designed to empower and keep women safe. In this episode, hear how Kate and Kimberly came up with the concept of their business while training for triathlons together. Kate and Kimberly share personal stories of the grit of life that brought this dynamic duo together to empower, equip and support active women through exceptional athletic apparel.

They refreshingly open up about the ins and outs of owning a manufacturing business, what it takes to maintain a strong partnership and how to expand a business by listening to customers. They also provide practical advice on how to support their female employees and that it’s OK to giggle while under stress. Their candid storytelling will have you laughing and possibly tearing up. GRACEDbyGRIT is not only a clothing brand but also a mantra to live by.

Please follow the GRACEDbyGRIT team at @gracedbygrit #GRACEDBYGRIT #ShowYourGrit on Instagram, at @GRACEDBYGRIT #GRACEDBYGRIT on Facebook, and on their website GRACEDbyGRIT.com

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Jessica Comingore: Designer and Art Director of Jessica Comingore Studio

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 19:49:00 -0000

Jessica is the Designer and Art Director of the Jessica Comingore Studio a lifestyle branding company. In this episode, hear about how Jessica knew from an early age that she wanted to be a business owner and learn how she eventually got there. Jessica shares how working at an architectural and then an interior design firm and blogging on The Elysian Edit in her free time, set her up to launch her own lifestyle branding company.

Now five years later she is preparing for the next phase of growth. Along with sharing her own story, Jessica offers clear branding rules for anyone who is just starting to think about branding or is in need of refining their branding. She also offers sound advice on letting go the need to do everything alone, and the importance of taking care of yourself. In her own words, “Work smart not hard."

Please check out Jessica's work at @jessicacomingore on Instagram, @jessicacomingre on Twitter and Pinterest and her website jessicacomingore.com.

Also check out The Elysian Edit at @theelysianedit on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. The website is elysian-edit.com.

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Kirsten Blazek: Founder and Creative Director of A 1000 x Better

Wed, 29 Mar 2017 20:01:00 -0000

Kirsten Blazek is the Founder and expert Creative Director of A 1000 x Better a staging and interior design company. In this episode, Kirsten shares how the encouragement of a friend inspired her to create her own dream job. Kirsten explains that she was at a cross roads when she began A 1000 x Better, after taking time off to stay home with her kids. She had to decide whether to go back to her first profession, nursing, or pursue something she felt passionate about which required taking a risk.

Along with sharing her own story, Kirsten gives frank advice about the importance of trusting your gut and relying on your intuition in both the start up and operational years. Kirsten also shares the secret behind growing her loyal Instagram following from 300 to over 24,000 (at the time interview). Her honesty and celebration of supportive friendships will have you reaching out to the people you love and encouraging them to pursue their dreams.

Please check out Kirsten and her A 1000 x Better team's work at @a1000xbetter on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

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Reni: Principal & Creative Director of Bliss and Tell Branding Company

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 19:26:00 -0000

Reni is the Principal and Creative Director of Bliss and Tell Branding Company a creative design and development firm. On this episode, hear about Reni’s growth as an entrepreneur and her transition from owning a stationary card business to starting a full service branding agency, long before branding was a “thing.”

Reni gets real about her marriage, learning to value herself, and working hard to make her business as successful as she thought it could be. Along with sharing her own story, Reni gives sound advice for entrepreneurs ready to create their unique identity. Her tips will have you digging deep to ensure your brand is on target for your audience.

Please check out Reni and Bliss and Tell Branding Company at @blissandtellbrandingcompany on Instagram and Facebook.

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Alle Fister -Principal, Founder of Bollare

Wed, 15 Mar 2017 20:12:00 -0000

Alle Fister is the Principal and Founder of Bollare a bi-coastally headquartered, full-service, beauty, fashion and lifestyle public relations firm. On this episode, hear about Alle’s start as a hardworking entrepreneur, who has grown her business into a big team of thoughtful and savvy publicists who work with brands across three verticals: celebrity seeding, digital consultancy and traditional press coverage. Along with sharing her own story, Alle generously offers her PR wisdom and tips for entrepreneurs who are in all stages of ideation. There are some serious gems that you will want to write down!

Please check out Alle and her Bollare team's work at @bollare on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

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Meet Nada Jones

Tue, 07 Mar 2017 17:04:00 -0000

Meet Nada Jones, a seasoned small business consultant and author, and the host of Liberty Sessions! Listen as she shares her journey of pursuing her own venture(s) and why she started this podcast for all those women who have an entrepreneurial spirit.

You can follow Nada at @nadajones on Instagram and Twitter.

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