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Female Startup Club

Female Startup Clubwww.femalestartupclub.com
Join your host and hype girl, Doone Roisin, for full access to the best knowledge, tips, and strategies from the world's most exciting (and successful) founders & entrepreneurs doing multi 7, 8 & 9 figures in revenue - who happen to be women. This is the go-to space for early stage dreamers women-in-progress to be inspired to start their side hustle or business, and get help along the journey.

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Episodes

GEMS: Protecting Your Brand with Bug Bite Thing founder Kelley Higney

Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes. In this gem, the founder of the innovative bug bite + sting itch relief tool Bug Bite Thing talks us through the importance of protecting your brand from day zero through building a Brand Protection Programme. Links we chat about: Bug Bite Thing Website Kelley Higney Instagram Amazon Bra...

Jun 20, 20245 minSeason 1Ep. 668

6 quick questions with Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye, founder of Ami Colé (Part 2)

This is Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye for Female Startup Club. Hello everyone and welcome back to the show! It’s Doone here - your host and hype girl. Born and raised in Harlem, U.S.A., Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye is a first- generation Senegalese-American entrepreneur. Over the past decade, Diarrha has worked in marketing, communications and social media for multi-million dollar brands such as Rebecca Minkoff, VIBE Magazine, and L’Oreal Paris. She then began to lead and execute new product launches while wor...

Jun 19, 20247 minSeason 1Ep. 667

"You have no credibility!", Cosmoprof & Angel Min Check Size with Ami Colé Founder Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye (Part 1)

This is Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye for Female Startup Club. Hello everyone and welcome back to the show! It’s Doone here - your host and hype girl. Born and raised in Harlem, U.S.A., Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye is a first- generation Senegalese-American entrepreneur. Over the past decade, Diarrha has worked in marketing, communications and social media for multi-million dollar brands such as Rebecca Minkoff, VIBE Magazine, and L’Oreal Paris. She then began to lead and execute new product launches while wor...

Jun 18, 202456 minSeason 1Ep. 666

GEMS: Cashflow, Bootstrapping & Scrappy Beginnings with ROSEN Skincare founder Jamika Rose

Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes. In this gem, the founder of clean cosmetics brand ROSEN Skincare walks us through the financial piece of the puzzle by breaking down the cashflow situation of this scrappy bootstrapped brand that she literally started in her dorm. So many important learnings in such a short gem, enjoy! L...

Jun 17, 20246 minSeason 1Ep. 665

GEMS: Finding Your First 1000 True Fans with Saalt founder Cherie Hoeger

Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes. In this gem, the founder of period-positive brand Saalt walks us through the process of proving out your concept and validating your idea in the early stage of building your business; in this case also as a B-Corp business. A must-listen! Links we chat about: Saalt Website Cherie Instagr...

Jun 13, 20244 minSeason 1Ep. 664

6 quick questions with Belinda Everingham, founder of Wash Wild (Part 2)

This is Belinda Everingham for Female Startup Club. Hello everyone and welcome back to the show! It’s Doone here - your host and hype girl. Today we’re learning from Belinda Everingham, the founder of Bondi Wash & Wash Wild, and there is so much to unpack in this episode. Belinda Everingham, founder of BONDI WASH, is the creative force behind WASH WILD. A love of nature, combined with a desire to create gentle, natural and affordable alternatives to home and body products, motivated Belinda ...

Jun 12, 20245 minSeason 1Ep. 663

"500 retailers reached out in the first 12 months!" with Wash Wild founder Belinda Everingham (Part 1)

This is Belinda Everingham for Female Startup Club. Hello everyone and welcome back to the show! It’s Doone here - your host and hype girl. Today we’re learning from Belinda Everingham, the founder of Bondi Wash & Wash Wild, and there is so much to unpack in this episode. Belinda Everingham, founder of BONDI WASH, is the creative force behind WASH WILD. A love of nature, combined with a desire to create gentle, natural and affordable alternatives to home and body products, motivated Belinda ...

Jun 11, 202459 minSeason 1Ep. 662

GEMS: Finding an Iconic Mentor with Chillhouse founder Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton

Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes. In this gem, Cyndi walks us through the story of how she got *the* Sophia Amoruso on board as her mentor to Chillhouse, and just how important it is to put yourself out there, share your story and spread your message. Links we chat about: Chillhouse Website Cyndi Instagram Sophia Amoruso...

Jun 10, 20245 minSeason 1Ep. 661

3 Steps to Powerful Collabs & Partnerships

Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these Friday episodes, we have a co-host joining us, Josephine, and every week we will be checking in to talk about what’s current and trending in the world of business with tips on how you could leverage that and what’s coming up inside the Facebook group. This week, we have an exciting episode that’s all about leveraging the power of collaborations and partnerships to grow your business. I’m really of the opinio...

Jun 07, 202429 minSeason 1Ep. 660

GEMS: Obsessing Over Product with The Beekeeper's Naturals founder Carly Kremer

Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes. In this gem, Carly reminds us of the importance of reminding ourselves why the product is the most important part of the marketing mix and exactly what you can be doing to ensure you absolutely nail your product-market-fit. Beekeeper's Naturals Website Carly Kremer Instagram Female Start...

Jun 06, 20245 minSeason 1Ep. 659

GEMS: Getting Those Top Food & Bev Accounts with Red Clay Hot Sauce founder Molly Fienning

Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes. In this gem, Molly Fienning walks us through the importance of owning your own backyard when it comes to securing those top account in food and beverage.  Red Clay Hot Sauce Website Molly Fienning Instagram Female Startup Club - Ecommerce Fundamentals Join the FSC CLUB & Ask You...

Jun 03, 20245 minSeason 1Ep. 658

A Masterclass in Product Validation

Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these Friday episodes, we have a co-host joining us, Josephine, and every week we will be checking in to talk about what’s current and trending in the world of business with tips on how you could leverage that and what’s coming up inside the Facebook group. This week, after some serious interest from our community, we're giving you an important masterclass on product validation. We all know that launching a new pr...

May 31, 202430 minSeason 1Ep. 657

GEMS: Launching in Sephora with Bread Beauty Supply founder Maeva Heim

Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes. In this gem, we dive into the incredible founding story of Bread Beauty Supply and exactly how Maeva Heim was able to pull the right strings and launch in the retailer of all beauty founders' dreams: Sephora. This is an absolute must-listen for all beauty founders out there. Bread Beauty...

May 30, 20247 minSeason 1Ep. 656

GEMS: How To Make $1M of Sales in Your First Year with Rizos Curls founder Julissa Prado

Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes.In this gem, Julissa walks us through how she made $1M of sales in her first year and the one key things she attributes her success to - get ready for all the feels with this one! Links we mention: Rizos Curls  Website Rizos Curls  Instagram Julissa Prado  Instagram Female ...

May 27, 20247 minSeason 1Ep. 655

NEW Instagram Algorithm Explained

Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these Friday episodes, we have a co-host joining us, Josephine, and every week we will be checking in to talk about what’s current and trending in the world of business with tips on how you could leverage that and what’s coming up inside the Facebook group.This week, we are super thrilled to dive into this topic! If you're an entrepreneur or content creator navigating the digital space, you've probably heard some ...

May 26, 202424 minSeason 1Ep. 654

GEMS: How To Win Pitch Competitions with Tea Drops founder Sashee Chandran

Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes. In this gem, Sashee talks us through her experience with pitch competitions and shared some hot tips when it comes to securing funding in this way. LINKS WE MENTION: Sashee  Instagram Tea Drops  Website Tea Drops  Instagram Female Startup Club - Ecommerce Fundamentals Join...

May 16, 20245 minSeason 1Ep. 653

GEMS: Influencer Marketing Playbook (from both sides) with Oat Haus co-founder Ali Bonar

Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes. In this gem, Ali Bonar walks us through the influencer market strategy that seriously moved the needle for Oat Haus back in the early days, and any hot tips she has coming from both the influencer and the business side. I still think about this Gem all the time and I hope it will help yo...

May 13, 202410 minSeason 1Ep. 652

GEMS: Raising Venture Capital Funding with Three Ships co-founder Connie Lo

Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes. In this gem, Connie Lo is back on the show as we dive into the nitty gritty of her experience raising a 7-figure Venture Capital funding round and her advice for other founders who are thinking of going down the same route. LINKS WE MENTION: Three Ships Beauty Website Connie Lo Instagram...

May 09, 20248 minSeason 1Ep. 651

Doone & Jane Lu in Conversation: Getting the Money to Start Your Small Business on The Lazy CEO podcast

Our founder Doone Roisin joins Jane Lu on The Lazy CEO podcast to talk all things knowing when to keep going with a business idea vs pivoting; angel investing & raising capital. If you’re thinking about starting a business but don’t know where to get the money to start, or if you have a business and is at a point where you need more cash to grow the business, you won’t want to miss this one LINKS: The Lazy Ceo Podcast Jane Lu Instagram Join the FSC CLUB & Ask Your Questions: www.facebook...

May 07, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 650

GEMS: The Harsh Truth with Lillian Ahenkan AKA Lil Flex

Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes. In this gem, we're jumping straight into some of the best advice I've ever heard on the show. Lil talks us through the importance of starting out as intentional as possible in building your business and just how key it is to be solving a real problem. LINKS WE MENTON: Flex Mami Instagram...

May 06, 20245 minSeason 1Ep. 649

"You have NOT missed the boat" on TikTok (Shop) for Your Small Business

Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these Friday episodes, we have a co-host joining us, Josephine, and every week we will be checking in to talk about what’s current and trending in the world of business with tips on how you could leverage that and what’s coming up inside the Facebook group. This week, we are going to talk about a topic which has been very top of mind for us these past few weeks, and that’s TikTok Shop. TikTok Shop is  the e-c...

May 03, 202431 minSeason 1Ep. 648

GEMS: Mistakes from Growing at all Costs with Three Ships co-founder Connie Lo

Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes. In this gem, Connie Lo is back on the show to dig into some of her biggest lessons from the last three years in business. We jump into how effective it is to approach your brand from a place of growing at all costs, the learnings she has since taken  on board from taking this approa...

May 02, 20246 minSeason 1Ep. 647

6 quick questions with Hannah Attalah, Founder of Oceanus (Part 2)

This is Hannah Attalah for Female Startup Club Hello everyone and welcome back to the show! It’s Doone here - your host and hype girl. Joining us today on the show is Hannah Attalah - the founder of Oceanus. If you’re building a business in the fashion industry this episode is a sparkling gold mine when it comes to getting started, finding your manufacturer and understanding the importance of your unique point of difference. If there’s someone you’d love to hear from on the show let us know in t...

May 01, 202414 minSeason 1Ep. 646

"I immediately got picked up by Vogue!" with Oceanus founder Hannah Attalah (Part 1)

This is Hannah Attalah for Female Startup Club Hello everyone and welcome back to the show! It’s Doone here - your host and hype girl. Joining us today on the show is Hannah Attalah - the founder of Oceanus. If you’re building a business in the fashion industry this episode is a sparkling gold mine when it comes to getting started, finding your manufacturer and understanding the importance of your unique point of difference. If there’s someone you’d love to hear from on the show let us know in t...

Apr 30, 202436 minSeason 1Ep. 645

GEMS: Raising a Friends & Family Round with Ghia founder Melanie Masarin

Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes. In this gem, Melanie walks us through the exact steps of doing a friends and family round and what you can expect if you're taking this route of funding - based on her enormous success raising in the early days of Ghia. Our community loved this little snippet and I'm stoked to finally be...

Apr 28, 20244 minSeason 1Ep. 644

GEMS: The Fundamentals of a Successful Business with Mimi Ikonn from Intelligent Change

Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes. In this gem, Mimi talks us through the key fundamentals of a successful business (that are always that same). Such a valuable gem of an episode that was so loved. Mimi has a view on business and life that we can all take inspiration from. LINKS WE MENTION: Mimi Ikonn Instagram Intelligen...

Apr 25, 20248 minSeason 1Ep. 643

GEMS: Focus on Your Hires with Glamnetic founder Ann McFerran

Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes. In this gem, Ann is sharing that early hustle with us and what she attributes that success to. We dive into the power of really focusing on the people that work for you and helping them grow with your business. LINKS WE MENTION: Ann McFerran Instagram Glamnetic Website Female Startup Clu...

Apr 22, 20246 minSeason 1Ep. 642

GEMS: Marketing a "Taboo" Subject with Dame's Alexandra Fine

Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes. In this gem, we chat through the difficulties that come with marketing a controversial or taboo subject; and different ways to use these challenges as opportunities. Alexandra talks us through her 3-year legal battle getting Dame advertised on the NYC-subway, so story so wild it's hard t...

Apr 17, 20247 minSeason 1Ep. 641

6 quick questions with Jacquelyn De Jesu Founder of Shhhowercap (Part 2)

This is Jacquelyn De Jesu for Female Startup Club Hello and welcome back to the show! It’s Doone here - your host and hype girl - and today I am so hyped because this chat with Jacquelyn De Jesu is just on another level! Jackie is the founder and inventor of Shhhowercap and she has such an interesting, insight packed journey to share with us. We’re also talking through her learnings after going through a multi year legal battle for her intellectual property, and for anyone listening right now wh...

Apr 16, 202413 minSeason 1Ep. 640

"Invest in your IP!” From $15,000 to 8-Figure Biz with Shhhowercap Inventor Jacquelyn De Jesu (Part 1)

This is Jacquelyn De Jesu for Female Startup Club Hello and welcome back to the show! It’s Doone here - your host and hype girl - and today I am so hyped because this chat with Jacquelyn De Jesu is just on another level! Jackie is the founder and inventor of Shhhowercap and she has such an interesting, insight packed journey to share with us. We’re also talking through her learnings after going through a multi year legal battle for her intellectual property, and for anyone listening right now wh...

Apr 15, 202458 minSeason 1Ep. 639