When my guest, Raegan Moya-Jones, couldn't find the muslin-fabric baby blankets that were a swaddling tradition from her native Australia, she set out to make her own. "The first five years of aden + anais was basically hard work and Google that got me through it." - Raegan Moya-Jones. Learn more at joychudacoff.com/73
May 29, 2019•40 min
When my guest, Heather Dominick, hit the million dollar mark - it wasn't as celebratory as she expected. There had to be a better way to be self employed... "Really be willing to do the work to know who you are and how it is that you are meant to serve through your business." - Heather Dominick. Learn more about this episode at joychudacoff.com/72
May 22, 2019•41 min
When Kate was on a 4-day business trip, she struggled to get her breast milk home to her eight month-old twins, and with that, she created Milk Stork. "Once we launched and got that first order, I knew that was never going to be quitting. There was no quitting because once you get traction you can't quit. It is kind of like being a parent. Once you give birth, there is not really an 'out'." - Kate Torgersen. Learn more about this episode at joychudacoff.com/71
May 08, 2019•32 min
This is another Epic Encore interview with Gail Becker, the genius, Founder and CEO of Caulipower, a company that offers tasty, affordable and nutritious alternatives to highly-processed foods. "When you become an entrepreneur, you are betting on yourself - hook, line and sinker." - Gail Becker. Learn more about this episode at joychudacoff.com/70
May 01, 2019•31 min
On today's show, Joanna McFarland talks about how HopSkipDrive KEPT their core message while uncovering a brand-new market that was craving what they had to offer. "Embrace it. Buy the ticket and take the ride and know that there are going to be moments when it is really hard. And know that you're going to need to over-communicate and make sure that expectations are understood and that expectations are being met." - Joanna McFarland. Learn more about this episode at joychudacoff.com/69...
Apr 24, 2019•21 min
Amy Nelson up and left her corporate job (while pregnant with her THIRD daughter) for the entrepreneurial life and came up with the idea for The Riveter, a rapidly growing co-working space company. "What I tend to do is really lean into the fact that I am a mother, rather than lean out of it." - Amy Nelson. Learn more about this episode at joychudacoff.com/68
Mar 13, 2019•24 min
My guest today is Stephanie Scapa, CEO and co-founder of WEYV, a unique multimedia platform that offers music, magazines and eBooks all on one app. "If you're signing up to be an entrepreneur, just be sure that the passion for what you're trying to bring to life is really there and aligns with how you define success." - Stephanie Scapa. Learn more at joychudacoff.com/67
Mar 06, 2019•31 min
Rainy afternoons can be challenging for moms with small children. Ellie Kanner was dealing with a rainy afternoon trying to keep her boys occupied when she got a BIG Idea. "We knew what we wanted to do, but we didn't know how to do it. And then at some point, you have to sort of take of breath and say 'ok, what is the goal? What is the mission? What is the game plan?', and that really helped us when we figured that out." - Ellie Kanner. Learn more about this episode at joychudacoff.com/66...
Feb 27, 2019•31 min
Rosie O'Neill is an entrepreneur with a major sweet tooth for business. I had Rosie on 'She's Got Moxie' back on November 15, 2017, and that episode is still today one of our most popular. Since my last interview with Rosie (about 450 days ago), Sugarfina has grown tremendously. "I am a big believer that you've got to focus on two or three things and do those things really well before you start to focus on the next thing." - Rosie O'Neill . Learn more about this episode at joychudacoff.com/65...
Feb 20, 2019•23 min
After learning her husband had a gambling problem and left her with a few children and a million dollars in debt, Barbara Huson knew she needed to get smart about one thing: MONEY. "Spend less, save more, and invest wisely. And THIS is where I think we as women get tripped up." - Barbara Huson. Learn more about this episode at joychudacoff.com/64
Feb 13, 2019•33 min
It all started during an 'accidental' toddler playdate followed by a friendly Facebook video. This one seemingly simple act of kindness turned into Miry's List. People have been waiting for a long time for something they can do to help. I think providing this as a mechanism for a way that regular people can help, has been the thing that fueled this movement." - Miry Whitehill Learn more about this episode at joychudacoff.com/63
Jan 30, 2019•31 min
What struck me most during this interview was her grounded nature and assured sense of purpose. A quiet power. In the late '60s and early '70s, Sadie's mom and her four best friends joined together to create a village... The juggle is not going to go away, the struggle is not going to go away and frankly, I don't have control all the time over all of that. But what I do have control over is being calm and honest and purpose-driven." - Sadie Lincoln. Learn more about this episode at joychudacoff....
Jan 16, 2019•35 min
Ten years ago, I met my guest today, Darya Allen-Attar, in a Starbucks to brainstorm a Big Idea she had. Within 60 days of that cup of coffee, she launched that idea into The Broad's Circle. I have been able to either pay for great help or else get people who are passionate about what I'm passionate about to come in and help me build things." - Darya Allen-Attar. Learn more about this episode at joychudacoff.com/61
Jan 14, 2019•35 min
Have you ever taken a 'noticing' break? Maybe you should. Today, my guest, Elizabeth Winkler shares how mindfulness can lead to greater productivity and better relationships. "Everything that I've created has been born out of my own challenges, which is kind of how it works." - Elizabeth Winkler. Learn more about this episode at joychudacoff.com/60
Dec 12, 2018•38 min
When Jesse Draper created and began hosting the 2015 Emmy nominated television series, The Valley Girl Show, she discovered something interesting; it wasn't easy to find women in business to interview! Learn more about this episode at joychudacoff.com/59
Dec 05, 2018•32 min
Every morning you wake up to a stream of emails that have taken up residence in your in-box - most of which, will be deleted. How do you protect your marketing emails from getting deleted? Learn more at joychudacoff.com/58
Nov 30, 2018•24 min
In the age of "fake news," how do we know what to believe anymore? My guest today, Carrie Callahan, is the public relations "prowess' known for executing ... Learn more about this episode at joychudacoff.com/57
Nov 29, 2018•25 min
TODAY, I'm talking about the 5 commitments you need to make to align your business for impact in 2019. These are themes that I see emerging for myself, my clients... "Women who are making huge leaps in business growth and revenue right now are doing less thinking and taking more action." - Joy Chudacoff. Learn more about this episode at joychudacoff.com/56
Nov 28, 2018•24 min
You may have seen her on KTLA or interviewing celebrities such as Oprah, Kanye West, Aretha Franklin, Bradley Cooper, and more. From Miss USA to an Emmy Award-winning journalist, Lu Parker has had an incredible career. Don't put so much pressure on yourself that it is not fun anymore." - Lu Parker. Learn more about this episode at joychudacoff.com/55
Nov 14, 2018•42 min
They've provided meals to over 100M (yep, you read that right) children in 63 countries. How? Wait for it…selling handbags. "You are your best advocate." - Sarah Naseer. Learn more about this episode at joychudacoff.com/54
Nov 07, 2018•26 min
After getting fired from her advertising job, Melissa Ben-Ishay went home and baked some cupcakes (her go-to daily staple). Turns out this was the BEST action step she could have taken. "You can do anything and anyone who tells you otherwise is small." - Melissa Ben-Ishay. Learn more about this episode at joychudacoff.com/53
Oct 31, 2018•25 min
Today's show is all about MONEY with the financial editor of NBC's TODAY Show (she has been on for 24 years, so you probably know her!) and AARP's personal finance ambassador, Jean Chatzky. "I make money make sense. That is my superpower." - Jean Chatzky. Learn more about this episode at smartwomensolutions.com/52
Oct 24, 2018•27 min
Ladies, you do not want to miss this interview. It's real, raw and illuminating : -). She was dealing with a serious health challenge combined with going through a divorce. Ianthe Mauro, CEO & Founder of Objects With Purpose Candles. "Fragrance is an opportunity for me to tell the story in a product that is outside of me." - Ianthe Mauro. Learn more about this episode at joychudacoff.com/51
Oct 17, 2018•46 min
Your business is like a vehicle. On today's show, I'll walk you through how you can become the best "engine" for your business. "When you give yourself permission to take the time to prepare and plan for that next level of business growth, that next level of leadership, incredible leaps happen almost immediately." - Joy Chudacoff. Learn more about this episode at joychudacoff.com/50
Oct 03, 2018•30 min
Great ideas come to many people in the shower, and that was absolutely true for the Founder & CEO of All Girl Shave Club, Jessica Principe. It is ok not to get everything done overnight. It is ok to take your time, to make strategic decisions and give yourself time to think through things." - Jessica Principe. Learn more about this episode at joychudacoff.com/49
Sep 12, 2018•32 min
My guest today, Sheryl Palmer is the only female CEO in the Top 20 home builders rated by Glassdoor. Sheryl is the chairman and CEO of Taylor Morrison, a leading national home builder and developer based in Scottsdale, Arizona. I've never been the smartest person in the room, but I'm the most passionate, hardworking, and I have the ability to bring out good stuff in great team members." - Sheryl Palmer. Learn more about this episode at joychudacoff.com/48
Sep 05, 2018•42 min
Demi Marchese is the 24-year-old CEO and founder of 12th Tribe, the e-commerce clothing line. She decided to start her own business without any investors. "You have to just remember that there are always going to be valleys, but there is always going to be a peak at the end of the valley." - Demi Marchese. Learn more about this episode at joychudacoff.com/47
Aug 29, 2018•32 min
My guest today, Mikaila Ulmer, is probably one of the youngest entrepreneurs you've ever heard of. When she was just four years old, she was stung not once, but twice, in one week. "I kinda initially started to get this toy that I wanted, but I decided to keep on going, and that's how I got to where I am now." - Mikaila Ulmer. Learn more about She's Got Moxie joychudacoff.com/46
Aug 22, 2018•28 min
Do you ever wonder what would make your business idea or venture worthy? My guest today, Edith Dorsen is the founder of Women's Venture Capital Fund, and she answers that question and more on today's show. "When you build companies that include a diverse senior leadership, you're building stronger companies that perform better." - Edith Dorsen. Learn more about this episode at joychudacoff.com/45
Aug 15, 2018•36 min
If you're a parent of young children, do you wish that your kids would move away from electronics and do something creative? My guest today, Sandra Oh Lin, wanted this so badly, she created a company to do just that! We're not only delivering a product. We're delivering an experience." - Sandra Oh Lin. Learn more about this episode of She's Got Moxie at joychudacoff.com/44
Aug 08, 2018•34 min