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Coffee N° 5 with Lara Schmoisman

Lara Schmoismanwww.laraschmoisman.com

Your Brew of Business Wisdom - Coffee N5 is your ultimate guide to running, growing, and scaling a successful business in today’s competitive landscape. Hosted by award-winning marketing strategist Lara Schmoisman—a Forbes Next 1000 honoree and LA Times Inspirational Women finalist—this Podcast is your secret weapon for actionable strategies, insider tips, and real-world success stories.
Every episode dives into the tools, tricks, and tactics that help businesses thrive, featuring insights from industry leaders and innovators across beauty, wellness, lifestyle, and beyond. Lara’s unique approach combines her vast expertise in omnichannel marketing with her passion for helping brands unlock their potential.
Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, Coffee N5 gives you everything you need to create lasting success. So, pour yourself a cup, tune in, and let’s turn your business ambitions into reality—one episode at a time!
Listen now and discover what it takes to build the business of your dreams.

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Episodes

The Magnet of Experiences with Jenny Chang of ROCKNEVENTS

Send us a text Planning an important event is not as easy as it seems. Logistics, theme, guests, food and beverage, transportation, among others, are some of the most important items that have to be considered to achieve a successful event. Jenny Chang, recognized as one of the country’s ‘Top 50 Event Planners’ by PartySlate, and ‘Top 10’ in Los Angeles by Junebug Weddings, brings her strategies to break the boundaries of creating experiences. She is the founder of Rocknevents and Vowlá, an inte...

Jun 22, 202122 minSeason 2Ep. 55

Influence that with Alessandro Bogliari of The Influencer Marketing Factory

Send us a text The rise of influencers affected the marketing plan of every social media campaign. Alessandro Bogliari CEO & Co-Founder of The Influencer Marketing Factory, a global influencer marketing agency that helps brands engage with Gen Z and Millennials on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, shows the importance of influencer marketing. How to use influencers in your organic campaign, find the ideal influencer for your brand and how to connect with the influencer´s audience. Here's what y...

Jun 15, 202121 minSeason 2Ep. 54

What No One Tells You About Book Publishing With Ardre Orie from 13th & Joan Publishing House

Send us a text Let’s imagine that you wrote a book, your first manuscript. Now what? Do you reach out to a big publishing house or an independent one? What type of deal do you get? Do you try to promote the book yourself? How can you distribute it? What should the book look like? To answer all these questions, and many more, we invite Ardre Orie, celebrity ghostwriter and CEO of 13th & Joan Publishing House. Ardre published her first work when she was 10 years old and hasn’t stopped since th...

Jun 08, 202120 minSeason 2Ep. 53

Simple and Effective Strategies for Your Business with Eva Jannotta from Simply Put Strategies

Send us a text A good strategy can help us to achieve our goals, find a solution, and be more efficient. Some people use different strategies in their everyday lives. If you are an entrepreneur, you definitely need to start strategizing to put your name or your brand’s name out there, to be seen and heard. That’s why today we have Eva Jannotta, founder of Simply Put Strategies, a thought leadership, communication, marketing, and social media strategy consultant focused on entrepreneurs. Eva beli...

Jun 01, 202126 minSeason 2Ep. 52

Writing on your Own Terms with Freelance Journalist, Ruksana Hussain

Send us a text When you write for a media outlet or a client, you might have some struggle to deal with your style and point of view and the client’s needs. Today, our guest is Ruksana Hussain, an award-winning journalist who has been writing for over 20 years for national and international print and digital media. She’s also the publisher and editor of Traveler and Tourist, a digital lifestyle magazine. Ruksana talks about what things you should be aware of when you start writing and how she bu...

May 25, 202120 minSeason 2Ep. 51

The Future is Here: Learning Through VR with Taylor Freeman from Axon Park

Send us a text Virtual Reality is evolving beyond the entertainment industry. Taylor Freeman, founder and CEO of Axon Park is very aware of the possibilities that VR has to offer. Spatial computing can improve our learning experience, and as Taylor says, it’s not here to replace the real or physical practice, we should see it as a resource to help us to learn procedures. With Axon Park, they created a virtual campus to provide medical training, but the goal is to expand it in the upcoming year. ...

May 18, 202126 minSeason 2Ep. 50

Finding your Voice: How Thatiana Diaz, from Refinery29, is Changing the Media for the Latinx Community

Send us a text Thatiana Diaz is changing the media as the Senior Editor of Somos, the first cross-platform channel for the Latinx community of Refinery29. At Somos, they believe that representation matters, and they work to give voice to the members of the Latinx, knowing that there isn’t just one way to be Latinx. In this episode, Thatiana explains why she wants to change the game and how you can approach a vast and diverse community, providing good representation without stereotypes. Here’s wh...

May 11, 202117 minSeason 2Ep. 49

How to Create the Ideal Sale Strategy with Laura Lee Botsacos from Apollo and Artemis Beauty by Equality.

Send us a text Laura Lee Botsacos went from selling cars to launching her brand of skin-care products, Apollo and Artemis Beauty by Equality. But we all know that being an entrepreneur is not easy, it takes a lot of hard work. What happens after you have your products ready? How do you make your first sales? Laura shares the different challenges she faced with having her products ready to go to the market, and the sales strategy she developed, focused on building a relationship with her customer...

May 06, 202122 minSeason 2Ep. 48

Be Your Own Change with Elizabeth Ribons

Send us a text Download Podcast Transcript Change is part of our lives. We move from one role to another, in both our personal and professional lives. Some people might be unhappy with their lives, but afraid to move on, some others don’t know what to do next. Elizabeth Ribons is an entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of NEXT Career & Life, a podcast and community where women can find resources and support to take their next step. In today’s show, we talk about how to recycle yourself and how...

Apr 29, 202122 minSeason 2Ep. 47

Behind the Recurring: Getting and Keeping a Job in Marketing and Advertising with Mindy Worel from Inside Job Agency

Send us a text Download Podcast Transcript Finding your dream job in today’s world is not easy. And it’s not easy to get people to stay in your company either. In today’s episode, we have Mindy Worel, from Inside Job Agency, a career coach and recruiter specialized in marketing and advertising. She has worked with Disney, Starz, Saatchi & Saatchi, among others. We talk about getting and keeping a job in marketing and advertising, what thing you should have in mind when you are looking for a ...

Apr 22, 202121 minSeason 2Ep. 46

Every Moment Counts: Learning About Productivity and Time Management with Alexis Haselberger

Send us a text Have you ever felt like the day went by, and you didn’t get much done? Or maybe you looked at all the things that you have to do and thought: I don’t have enough time for this. If so, then this episode is for you. Today’s we have Alexis Haselberger, time management and productivity coach, who will teach us that we do have time, much more than what we think, we just need to learn how to be more efficient. It’s all about developing a strategy that works for us and helps us get thing...

Apr 15, 202121 minSeason 2Ep. 45

Taking the Work Out of Networking with Sara Alepin from District Bliss

Send us a text Download Podcast Transcript What do you think when someone says “networking”? Do you feel stressed or anxious? Sara Alepin found out that many people felt this way, and that’s why she founded District Bliss, a company for business owners that want to expand their network. Sara is an extrovert with a facility to make connections, and so she put her skills to good use on behalf of others. She knows that networking can be fun and that every event is an opportunity to find people to w...

Apr 08, 202123 minSeason 2Ep. 44

Tell Me a Story: How to Communicate and Captivate Your Audience with Hillary Rea

Send us a text Download Podcast Transcript Stories are important. A good story can captivate us until we lose track of time. But can we use a story, and therefore, storytelling in other environments, like…a company? Hillary Rea thinks we can, and even more: we should. She’s the founder of Tell Me A Story, a communication consulting business that teaches the art of storytelling to entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone that wants to engage and connect with others in a different and more lasting way. ...

Mar 30, 202125 minSeason 2Ep. 43

Learning while Brunching with Nicole Dillon from Women Who Brunch

Send us a text Download Podcast Transcript We all know how important networking is. But did you know that it could be delicious? Nicole Dillon works in marketing and event planning, and she is also a bruncher. Combining the best of two worlds, Nicole created Women Who Brunch, a community of women who love networking, and learning from each other over brunch. Highlights: How did it all start? Nicole recounts everything that happened to her in 2013 that led her to start Women Who Brunch. It was a ...

Mar 23, 202117 minSeason 2Ep. 42

Breaking Barriers and Taking Control in Your Career with Claire Wasserman of Ladies Get Paid

Send us a text Download Podcast Transcript Claire Wasserman decided to do her part to eliminate the wage gap. She is the founder and author of Ladies Get Paid, a community that empowers women to get control over their salary and careers. Claire has traveled across the country teaching women how to negotiate, whether it is a raise, holidays, a promotion, nothing is off the table when you are looking for better compensation. Highlights: Claire found a way, as an individual, to fight the wage gap: ...

Mar 16, 202123 minSeason 2Ep. 41

The Truth About Making “Skin Decisions” with Plastic Surgeon Sheila Nazarian

Send us a text Download Podcast Transcript Today’s guest is Sheila Nazarian. Some might know her for one of her several services she provides, from plastic surgery to a platform where you can find business advice. Some might know her for the Netflix show, Skin Decision: Before and After. But today, she is here to talk about her family history, her personal expectations, and how she sees and manages her work. Let’s meet Sheila. Highlights: Sheila Nazarian has a very interesting family history. It...

Mar 09, 202123 minSeason 2Ep. 40

Becoming a Creative Rebel with Van Lai-DuMone of Work Smart Advantage

Send us a text Download Podcast Transcript You probably heard the phrase “think outside the box.” And our guest of today, Van Lai-DuMone has taken it to the next level. She believes that creativity can (and should) be brought into the workplace. With her company, Work Smart Advantage, she creates a plan to make the work environment a fun and creative place, as a way to promote team development, problem-solving, and leadership. Highlights: Creativity is good for your company! When Van started in ...

Mar 02, 202129 minSeason 2Ep. 39

How to Stand Out As a Leader in the Workforce with Tracy Levine of Advantage Talent

Send us a text Download Podcast Transcript Do you remember what your dream job was as a child? It might have changed now. Finding your dream job can sound like a fairy tale for some people, but Tracy Levine has come today to shed some light on this. She is the founder of Advantage Talent, Inc., dedicated to empower and to help others level up and create a career path beyond their dreams. She also has a Corporate Training where she teaches easy actions for Corporate Leaders who want to have real ...

Feb 23, 202129 minSeason 2Ep. 38

The Forbes Factor; Seeing Excellence In Yourself with Forbes Riley

Send us a text Download Episode Transcript You can have it A.L.L. says our guest on today’s episode, Forbes Riley. She is a well known TV personality, from acting to hosting talk shows to infomercials, she is also a personal trainer, coach, CEO of SpinGym and has over 25 years experience marketing products on home shopping channels worldwide. She believes in passion, hard work, and dedication to achieve your goals. Highlights Have it A.L.L. and S.E.X.Y, Forbes explains how redefining words can c...

Feb 16, 202121 minSeason 2Ep. 37

Building Your Digital Persona with Nicole Tremaglio

Send us a text Being part of the digital world and being noticed easily may sound like a challenge to many, but what if it wasn’t actually that hard? Our guest today is Nicole Tremaglio, digital platform adviser for fitness and lifestyle personalities, speaker, and dancer. In her own words, also a brand architect! Nicole knows everything about building digital personas, being your own boss and embracing our past in order to boost your presence. Highlights: Nicole talks about her own digital pers...

Feb 09, 202122 minSeason 2Ep. 36

Ready, Set, Take a Risk and Say Yes with Fernanda Romero

Send us a text Did you know that a simple “yes” in the entrepreneurial world goes a long way? If you didn’t, today’s guest is here to tell you all about it! Fernanda Romero is an actress, singer, model and entrepreneur who emigrated from Mexico City to the US in order to study but decided to stay after discovering her passion for acting. She has participated in many movies starring Jessica Alba, Eva Longoria, Christian Slater, and many more! For Fernanda, all of this can be accomplished as long ...

Feb 03, 202121 minSeason 2Ep. 35

Behind The Scenes of Starting Your Own Podcast with Podcast Coach Christine O'Donnell

Send us a text Download Podcast Transcript If you think producing a podcast is super challenging and difficult, well, think twice! Today’s guest is here to let you know that anybody can podcast, as long as you have a great strategy and know how to connect with people. Christine O’ Donnell is an Emmy-Nominated TV journalist and Podcast Coach who's covered national and local news events. Christine now coaches solopreneurs on how to develop, launch and grow their own podcast to make an impact. She ...

Jan 26, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 34

How to Build a World-Class Network in Record Time with Jared Kleinert

Send us a text Download Podcast Transcript Networking sounds a bit intimidating, but it’s really all about connecting with yourself and others for the better! On today’s episode, we have Jared Kleinert, a TED speaker, award-winning author, and USA Today’s “Most Connected Millennial”. He's also the founder of Meeting of the Minds (motm.co), which is a high-end mastermind group for visionary entrepreneurs, CEOs, and small business owners. Needless to say, Jared knows all about networking and he’s ...

Jan 19, 202126 minSeason 2Ep. 33

Be Unapologetically Yourself with Bri Seeley

Send us a text Download Podcast Trasncript Are you tired of apologizing for just being yourself? Well, then it’s time to learn how to be unapologetically yourself! There’s no one who can explain this better than Bri Seeley: Bri is Google’s #1 Entrepreneur Coach, who helps entrepreneurs and businesses create long-term, sustainable success—on their terms! Through her signature training, Bri guides entrepreneurs through the journey to create, build and grow their one of a kind business – while tran...

Jan 12, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Start 2021 On Fire with Aimee Batuski

Send us a text Download Podcast Transcript Essentially, how we decide to market ourselves is based on the objective of igniting a desire in others. Today’s guest, Aimee Batuski, shines a light on this topic! Aimee is an intimacy coach that has helped successful women from entrepreneurs to mothers, artists, C-Suite executives, and even other coaches across the country. Aimee delivers talks and leads workshops on how we can use desire, intimacy, and connection to deepen all relationships, includin...

Jan 05, 202121 minSeason 2Ep. 32

Because Style Matters! with Inga Goodman

Send us a text Download Podcast Transcript The way we dress and style ourselves says a lot about us. Today’s guest, Inga Goodman, is a true expert on this. Inga is a designer known in the industry of fashion as a trendsetter due to her distinctive one-of-a-kind designs filled with an element of novelty and unique embellishments that can't be found anywhere else. What’s so inspiring about her is that Inga is originally from Russia and when she immigrated to the US, she had to create her own busin...

Dec 15, 202019 minSeason 2Ep. 31

Get Rid Of Your Impostor Syndrome with Lauren Ammon

Send us a text Feeling unworthy or uncomfortable at some point of our lives is totally normal––but unfortunately, it could lead to having Impostor Syndrome. Today’s guest, Lauren Ammon, is here to explain this issue and how to overcome it. Lauren is the founder of Unlimited Leader, a coaching business in which she helps high-performing women to obtain clarity and to connect to their inner purpose and superhero to completely transform their professional lives into something they love. Highlights:...

Dec 08, 202022 minSeason 2Ep. 31

How to Be Magnetic with Nora Wendel

Send us a text Being magnetic is something that we all crave to be––who doesn’t want to be noticed or loved by someone? Today’s guest, Nora Wendel, is here to explain a little more about this and where this desire comes from. Nora is a women’s relationship coach and feminine magnetism expert who is eager to teach the world about self-love and self-worth. Through her coaching and online courses, everyone gets a chance to feel sexy and wanted again! Highlights: Nora details her personal developmen...

Dec 01, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Priming Your Brain For Success with Daria Tsvenger

Send us a text Did you know that maybe what’s keeping you from reaching your dreams and goals is probably your own brain? Today’s guest, Daria Tsvenger, is here to tell you all about it! Daria is a Forbes-featured mindset and life coach and founder of a self-discovery program called “The Dream Sprint.” Her work has helped 1000+ people tap into the power of the brain to gain clarity and turn their dreams into reality. Daria will shine a light on the fact that rewiring and priming your brain for s...

Nov 25, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Empowering, Gathering and Connecting with Carrie Murray of BRA Network

Send us a text Download Podcast Transcript Being a part of a strong and supportive community is one of the best feelings someone could experience. Today, on Coffee N.5 we have Carrie Murray, Founder of BRA (Business Relationship Alliance), a network of powerful female entrepreneurs devoted to advancing women-owned businesses by providing the community, collaboration, empowerment and support needed to flourish as an entrepreneur. Highlights: Carrie explains that her natural talent is bringing peo...

Nov 17, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 28
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