For decades, buying paint for the home was a chore. Learn how Nicole Gibbons, who had already made her name in interior design, built the success of Clare, which offers designer-curated colors and an easy, enjoyable online experience. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Krikey is an augmented reality gaming company bringing users virtual experiences with exotic animals like gorillas, birds of all species, lions and sharks. The games are beautifully designed and programmed with cutting edge technology — but the goal of the company is to bring you so much more. We revisit this episode with Jhanvi and Ketaki Shriram, sisters and Krikey co-founders. Hear their story about starting an AR gaming company and their mission to inspire users to have empathy and appreciat...
Sharon Miller, President of Small Business and Head of Specialty Banking and Lending at Bank of America, knows that women-owned small businesses are vital to a resurgent, post-pandemic economy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If protective gear doesn’t fit right, it may not offer complete protection . And for many women, fit is a problem, with gear often designed for men . Scientist Beau Wangtrakuldee realized that after she suffered chemical burns in a lab accident. Her solution: AmorSui, which she founded to make PPE with women’s size and needs in mind. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
We revisit our conversation with Shyla Sheppard, co-founder of the only brewing company owned by Native American women in the US. She reveals how the inspiration and strength she draws from her roots allows her to pivot, change and move ahead in even the most challenging of times. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
When Kara Goldin began cooking fruit at home and adding it to water, she was merely looking for a healthful, flavorful drink for her family. She soon had a hit on her hands. We revisit this episode in which Kara reveals the struggles and setbacks behind the success. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
“It’s about more than style,” says rugby champion Phaidra Knight. She started PSK Collective to provide street wear and athletic apparel that fits a range of body types, promotes women’s empowerment and champions social justice. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For decades, buying paint for the home was a chore. Learn how Nicole Gibbons, who had already made her name in interior design, made a success of Clare, which offers designer-curated colors and an easy, enjoyable online experience. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Who doesn’t love cookie dough? Kristen Tomlan found a way to turn a guilty pleasure into a safe, versatile treat. Learn how she overcame a devastating health challenge to build a thriving, nationwide business. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The former superstar forward for the Indiana Fever and Olympic gold-medal winner really knows how to pivot—from sports icon to owner of Tea's Me Cafe in Indianapolis. Hear how the lessons she learned on the court translated into business success. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Helya Mohammadian once thought she’d have a career in high fashion. But then she invented an undergarment that made life easier for women with disabilities. Now her company, Slick Chicks, is a success, and is empowering countless women. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Starting a new business can mean that a million things go wrong—and Alli Webb probably encountered most of them on her way to making Drybar, a revolutionary chain of blow-out salons, a hit from coast to coast. Hear how she learned to find an upside in even the worst situations. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Beautiful, comfy loungewear is only half the story at Sudara. This mission-driven company is empowering women in India, giving them skills training so they don’t end up being trafficked into brothels. Founder and CEO Shannon Keith reveals how Sudara combines purpose and profit. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
She revolutionized the world of retail and consumer goods when her data-science company, dunnhumby, developed a groundbreaking store loyalty program. Learn how she found success with Big Data—and about her mission to bring more women into leadership roles. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
King and Lee realized that women over 40 were being overlooked by the beauty industry, and that there was a real need for affordable, hormone-defying products. Hear the lessons they learned while building a game-changing business. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In 2013 Trina Spear and Heather Hasson set out to revolutionize the field of medical workwear when they founded FIGS, a line of fashionable, well-made scrubs and apparel. Spear tells how it all started, and the challenges of building the business. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Heather Potters, co-founder of PharmaJet, is making vaccinations faster, easier and with less waste through her needle-free technology. She tells how Covid has made her work even more important. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Through Medable, the company she co-founded, CEO Dr. Michelle Longmire is revolutionizing the way clinical trials are conducted—something that’s become all the more urgent during the pandemic. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The pandemic was an unprecedented disruptor of the global supply chain. Bindiya Vikal, CEO and co-founder of Resilinc, is in the business of supply chain risk management. She talks about the challenges she's overcome, and what she's learned during Covid. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Childcare is among the many challenges facing women business owners and their families—and the pandemic has only heightened the crisis. Alejandra Castillo, who recently stepped down as YWCA CEO, talks about the “she-cession” and what the organization is doing to support women. She also discusses the YWCA’s new partnership with P&G and its Secret Deodorant brand in support of superhero moms; learn more at #RaiseItUp and at Secret.com . Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpod...
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re showcasing some of our favorite episodes of our Made by Women podcast, which starts its second season on March 4. Please enjoy this conversation Jane Mosbacher Morris, in which the founder of To the Market discusses why the world needs to think differently about the way products are manufactured, where they come from and who makes them. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re showcasing some of our favorite episodes of our Made by Women podcast, which starts its second season on March 4. In this episode, Maribel Lieberman tells how she grew MarieBelle chocolates into an international brand and did it by pivoting her business not once, but twice. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re showcasing some of our favorite episodes of our Made by Women podcast, which starts its second season on March 4. Please enjoy this conversation with eyewear designers Coco and Breezy Dotson, in which they discuss following their dream, pivoting after disaster, and the indispensable mindset every entrepreneur needs to succeed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re showcasing some of our favorite episodes of our Made by Women podcast, which starts its second season on March 4. Please enjoy this conversation Kay Koplovitz, founder of USA Network—and the first woman in history to head a TV network. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re showcasing some of our favorite episodes of our Made by Women podcast, which starts its second season on March 4. Please enjoy this conversation with Tory Burch in which she discusses the purpose at the core of her global fashion brand: a foundation to train and support women entrepreneurs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Cheryl McKissack Daniel heads the oldest woman and minority-owned professional design and construction firm in the U.S., McKissack & McKissack. The company's roots trace back to 1790 and an enslaved ancestor, but its vision is all about tomorrow. Cheryl McKissack Daniel offers lessons in thinking big. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sandy Peinado is a physician; Bethany Whaley has a background in fashion. They came together to create a marketplace for unique, handcrafted items from around the world. And when Covid put a crimp in their original plans, they re-thought, learned new skills, and pivoted. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
The founder and CEO of Obsess combined her background in tech with her love of fashion to create a platform that allows online shoppers to enjoy 3D interactive experiences. Hear how she launched her business, learned from her mistakes--and what she can teach other entrepreneurs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Re-cycle, re-use, re-sell is the mantra driving a major transformation in the fashion industry: Circular fashion. Hear how Stephanie Crespin, founder and CEO of Reflaunt, is enabling consumers to seamlessly sell their high-end purchases in order to eliminate waste and over-production. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Her daughter’s health crisis revealed to Kristen Valdes how difficult it is for most people to get the personal health care data they really need. That motivated Kristen to launch b.well, an integrated health management platform that gives consumers full access to their health records, along with insights to help them stay healthy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
