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 te...
Sep 18, 2019•1 hr
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 rea...
Aug 14, 2019•1 hr 18 min
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! ...
Jul 10, 2019•1 hr 22 min
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 Entre...
Jun 12, 2019•1 hr 28 min
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....
May 08, 2019•1 hr 7 min
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 a...
Apr 10, 2019•1 hr 1 min
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 o...
Mar 06, 2019•1 hr 2 min
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, invite...
Feb 20, 2019•51 min
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 Don't forget to follow us at @libertyforher on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Please let us know your ...
Feb 06, 2019•24 min
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 @sodapop...
Dec 05, 2018•34 min
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 opportuni...
Nov 29, 2018•33 min
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 event...
Nov 21, 2018•38 min
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 ...
Nov 15, 2018•36 min
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. Sad...
Nov 07, 2018•44 min
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 ...
Oct 31, 2018•31 min
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 c...
Oct 24, 2018•25 min
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 ru...
Oct 17, 2018•31 min
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. Y...
Oct 10, 2018•49 min
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 A...
Oct 03, 2018•47 min
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?? Follo...
Sep 26, 2018•32 min
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. F...
Sep 19, 2018•37 min
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 ...
Sep 12, 2018•1 hr 3 min
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...
Sep 05, 2018•36 min
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 product entrepreneur. Fueled by her passion to find an effective natural deodorant, Ira developed a formula that ultimatel...
Aug 29, 2018•40 min
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 co...
Aug 22, 2018•35 min
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 ...
Aug 15, 2018•36 min
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 ...
Aug 08, 2018•40 min
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 caree...
Aug 02, 2018•34 min
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 ...
Jul 11, 2018•55 min
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. Alth...
Jul 04, 2018•28 min
