Today, Whitney and Natalie Barbu are diving deep into the mindset of an entrepreneur and how to successfully run multiple businesses. From having a clear vision and deep passion to creating systems to allow yourself & team to shine, Whitney shares what she’s learned about being an entrepreneur in this Girl Boss era. They also break down tips for showing up with confidence and having humanizing conversations to find your most aligned client. In this episode of Under the Influence: Whit’s top ...
Dec 21, 2022•48 min
Over the past decade, Kira has built pioneering brand strategy for leading consumer brands, ranging from pre-revenue to public. She’s served as a founding team member and senior management in driving two agency acquisitions - the former, an exit to a strategic buyer, and the latter, via Private Equity. She is currently an investor and Head of Partnerships at RX3 Growth Partners, a leading consumer-centric Growth Equity firm co-founded by Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers, and backed by a co...
Dec 14, 2022•52 min
Today, Whitney’s giving the inside scoop on what it’s like to be an entrepreneur dating an entrepreneur. She provides background on her and Spencer’s relationship and unpacks how their dating dynamic has evolved over the years. Whitney candidly shares how she’s had to learn to show up for Spencer, breaking down sacrifices and challenges they’ve overcome. She also talks about their non-negotiables and why communicating your emotional needs is crucial for a healthy dynamic. In this episode of Unde...
Dec 07, 2022•22 min
Kenzie Elizabeth is a lifestyle vlogger, podcast host & co-founder of The Oh Kind living in Dallas, TX! Today, gain an inside look at what it takes to be a lifestyle vlogger, how Kenzie manages her mental health, and where the future of social media and video is headed. In this episode of Under the Influence: Kenzie’s strategies for vlogging & podcasting Managing content & merch drops Kenzie’s fiction obsession & how it helps her mental health Play-by-play of Kenzie’s morning rou...
Nov 30, 2022•41 min
If you’re an entrepreneur, it’s almost guaranteed you’ll face burnout at some point in your career. Today, Whitney shares her experience with burnout and why it’s critical that you accept and honor where you are, even if you fear that slowing down will impact your progress. She breaks down why giving yourself a break will lead to more success and a better relationship with yourself. Through this burnout season, Whit leaned into radical transparency and honesty with her team, and she discusses ho...
Nov 16, 2022•37 min
Whitney’s home from Paris and back in the thick of work and life! She brought with her a renewed mental mindset that’s invited her to explore the topic of work-life balance as you juggle multiple pursuits. Today, she’s divulging what’s on her mind — from Tom Brady’s work-life balance (or, perhaps, lack thereof) to her top 3 learnings as a serial entrepreneur. In this episode of Under the Influence: Finding self-acceptance in each season of life/business How Whit avoids burnout through hiring &am...
Nov 09, 2022•36 min
Alexa is a sex and relationship by design coach and sex coach business mentor on a mission to reform sex education and sexuality expression across the globe. She is from the deep south of Louisiana and if anyone knows how to bust through taboos regarding sex, it’s her. She is known as @thatsexchick across social media and is the founder of The Sex & Love Co. Community, a NY Times featured group with love, sex & relationships as the central focus. Alexa speaks and teaches internationally ...
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Kelsey Formost is a Copywriting & Marketing Expert, Podcast Host, and Mental Health Advocate who helps entrepreneurs find their voice and write words that sell (without sounding “sales-y” or feeling gross). She has been featured in prestigious publications like Business Insider, AdAge, Refinery29, and Glamour, and has spoken at some of the top marketing conferences in the country like Hubspot’s Inbound and SXSW. She’s even won awards like the Top 50 Influencer Marketing Expert in the World b...
Oct 26, 2022•53 min
Today, Whitney is bringing you a solo episode before she heads out for Paris Fashion Week! In this reflective share, Whit unpacks the 3 biggest lessons she’s learned as a serial entrepreneur. In this episode of Under the Influence: Grounding into reality: how fear is always bigger in our heads How caring for yourself makes you a better leader Releasing expectations of others Staying dedicated to your vision How entrepreneurship constantly tests Whit’s character This show is supported by: Get Sup...
Oct 19, 2022•29 min
Founder & CEO of Bev, Alix Peabody, took one look at the alcohol beverage industry and realized there was minimal out there that spoke to and about women in a positive, authentic way. She founded Bev in 2017 to change not only the drinks in our hands but also to inspire and kinder more inclusive fun in drinking culture. With a variety of refreshingly crisp, dry, and a lil’ fizzy zero sugar canned wines, Bev is on a mission to transform the industry as we know it — creating a voice for women ...
Oct 12, 2022•48 min
On today’s show, hear how Whitney has curated her “everyday luxuries” to bring her greater peace of mind and productivity. Through her sharing, she invites you to explore what small investments you can make to help you work smarter and feel aligned in what you’re doing each day. In this episode of Under the Influence: Investing in meal plans to reduce stress & eat clean Therapy & coaching for mindset shifts and business trauma Self-care investments that rejuvenate you You deserve to let ...
Sep 21, 2022•24 min
Amy Natalie is an empowerment coach and embodiment guide for conscious women, spiritual seekers, and feminine leaders. She has inspired thousands of women around the world with her work, which centers on reconnecting women with their feminine energy and stepping into their Feminine power. After going through a divorce at age 27, overcoming clinical depression, and traveling around the world, Amy broke free from her old identity, reconnected with her feminine energy, and stepped into her feminine...
Sep 14, 2022•44 min
With a JuneShine in hand, Whitney’s coming at you from inside her 87-degree house to talk about creating intentional weekends! Whitney shares how she’s shifted from her full-coach mode, anxiety-ridden weekends to leaning into what will nourish and fulfill her. She talks about tuning into what her body needs, getting clear on who she spends time with, and allowing Sundays to be a day all for herself. In this episode of Under the Influence: Easing anxiety by creating an intentional plan Being full...
Sep 07, 2022•25 min
Christina is an intuitive channel, celebrity healer, the founder of Ahai™ 7D Energy Healing, and author of the best-selling book, Manifestation Mastery: How to Shift Your Reality & Co-Create with the Universe. She has been featured in top publications such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Buzzfeed, and is the host of her own spirituality podcast of 6+ years, Christina the Channel. Christina never believed in spirituality or manifestation until she reached her breaking point with multiple chronic...
Aug 31, 2022•56 min
Chelsea Riffe is a Mindset + Podcast Coach helping creatives, coaches and entrepreneurs launch, grow and monetize their podcasts. She hosts the top-rated podcast "In My Non-Expert Opinion", which has garnered over 100k+ downloads, covering the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship, the fun and chaos of travel, internet culture and money, honey. Chelsea is an Aquarius Sun and Virgo Moon/Rising and Reflector who loves rap music, nature documentaries, mysticism, reality TV (more specifically, Below Dec...
Aug 24, 2022•40 min
Sheila Bella is the host of the Pretty Rich Podcast, a dynamic top-rated show on iTunes for Business & Careers. She is an international conference speaker, the President of The American Academy Of Micropigmentation & founder of the Pretty Ambitious Summit. Sheila is considered one of the leaders in the world of permanent cosmetics and beauty, having built a 7 figure beauty business in 3 years. Sheila doesn't come from money nor is she married to money. She has always believed in the Amer...
Aug 10, 2022•42 min
Whitney is coming at you with a solo while in Nashville! As she’s hosting an event for Clearstem skincare, what better time to talk about event marketing and how she has expanded into hosting events. Whitney shares the breakdown of the first event she ever hosted to market her agency, the huge impact it created, and how this led her to discover her passion for hosting events. In this episode of Under the Influence: The impact of Whitney’s first event for marketing her agency What Whitney has lea...
Aug 03, 2022•40 min
Scout Sobel is the CEO of Scout's Agency, the founder of The Emotional Entrepreneur, which is a podcast and bestselling book, and the co-host of the popular Okay Sis Podcast. She is a trailblazer in the media industry for utilizing podcasts as a powerful form of PR. After starting Okay Sis, which focuses on female guests, Scout fell in love with spreading women's stories and identified the rising popularity and influence of podcasting. She started Scout’s Agency with an emphasis in podcast PR fo...
Jul 27, 2022•40 min
Today, Whit is diving into a solo episode sharing 3 tips for navigating your life and starting a business in your 20s. She shares her biggest lessons on being resourceful and offering value (not just taking someone to coffee!) when networking, along with why we need to evaluate the people we surround ourselves with. In this episode of Under the Influence: How being resourceful will get you any job and any form of success How to ask someone for their time, mentorship or anything else How your tri...
Jul 20, 2022•31 min
Natalie is an influencer turned entrepreneur. She began her social media career in 2011 on YouTube in the beauty guru phase. She has grown her following to over 360,000 followers throughout her platforms, made it her full-time job, and pivoted multiple times in her journey. She is the host of The Real Reel Podcast, a show where she speaks to entrepreneurs, business leaders, creators, and everyone in between talking about the real reel - not the highlight reel - the CEO and founder of Rella, a ma...
Jul 13, 2022•39 min
In today’s solo, Whitney unpacks her process for hiring, exploring the importance of hiring people who excite you and having a shared vision with your team. Whitney breaks down what she looks for when hiring, why creating clear expectations is critical, and the systems she has for communication to build trust and strong company morale. In this episode of Under the Influence: Factors Whitney considers when hiring Investing in your hires to reduce turnover Having a shared vision with your employee...
Jul 06, 2022•31 min
Aimee Yang is the Founder and CEO of BetterBrand, a consumer food tech company working to challenge the status quo of diet and healthy eating by taking on the refined carbs industry. Born in LA, BetterBrand is transforming the most carb-heavy foods into the least, starting with bagels. Aimee launched BetterBrand in 2021 after securing a record-breaking $1.2M pre-seed round, making Yang the first American female founder to raise over $1M in a venture-led pre-seed round across the food tech, consu...
Jun 22, 2022•37 min
Today, we’re looking at influence and marketing through the lens of the craft beer industry with brewer and brand ambassador for Ballast Point Brewing Co., Jeff Lozano. Jeff Lozano left a career in nursing to get his foot in the door of the San Diego brewing industry any way he could. He started as a weekend night-shift janitor at Ballast Point and worked his way up to brewer within three years. Jeff has worn many hats over the years; his climb has been fueled by punk rock and relentless thirst ...
Jun 15, 2022•54 min
In today’s solo, Whitney is unpacking how she shifted out of scarcity mindset by releasing the tight grip she had on her agency. She talks about her process for healing the disappointment and resentment she had been holding onto, and how shining a light on these harbored emotions allowed her to bring in new opportunities. In this episode of Under the Influence: How Whitney has experienced scarcity mindset How letting go resulted in Whitney’s agency growing Being radically transparent with your t...
Jun 08, 2022•38 min
Ali Bonar is CEO & founder of Oat Haus, a food company on a mission to make food fun. Their flagship product, Granola Butter, is the world's first oat-based spread. Ali created Granola Butter out of her eating disorder recovery, and is passionate about helping others with body image and food freedom. She lives in Philadelphia with her partner Eric and dog Squishy. In this episode of Under the Influence: How Ali’s eating disorder recovery led her to create Oat Haus Create community by showing...
Jun 01, 2022•41 min
In today’s solo, Whitney shares her recent experience with navigating anxiety and how she’s been prioritizing mental rest. She takes you through her key practices for moving through her fear, exploring how creating space to mentally purge, feeling through the emotion, and leaning into self-forgiveness have been crucial tools for her self-healing. In this episode of Under the Influence: How Whitney’s practicing mental rest for her anxiety Meditation and mental mind dumps The power of humanizing y...
May 18, 2022•35 min
Call it passion, love of people, or maybe just a natural knack for storytelling — whatever it is she's fueled by, Jess isn't slowing down any time soon. From the get-go, she knew her desire to represent brands and leaders with a purposeful story was a strong one, and after 12 years in PR -- seven at the helm of BAM The Agency and five leading communications for the Fresh Snacking leader, Perfect Snacks -- Jess launched Maven Consulting in 2020 to help consumer brands get their PR strategy on the...
May 04, 2022•40 min
Buckle up ‘cause Whitney’s coming in hot to open up a dialogue around what it means to be a woman in our society. She shares her own personal stories of experiences that left her feeling manipulated, disgusted, and small, and why it’s critical that we talk about these issues and stereotypes that women face every day. In this episode of Under the Influence: Whitney’s experience being raised by her dad & the lack of gender roles Personal stories of unfair treatment because of Whitney’s gender ...
Apr 20, 2022•31 min
Today, Whitney is talking to Jake Kelfer about what is really required to create the freedom for the life we want. Jake is a lifestyle entrepreneur, business coach, and life elevator dedicated to helping people create transformational experiences and achieve their true potential through connection. In this episode of Under the Influence What happens when your dream is redirected Creating the perfect schedule Overcoming entrepreneurial guilt How to become more productive, higher performing, and f...
Apr 06, 2022•42 min
Whitney takes you on yet another adventure via solo episode. She shares about the immense undertaking the Get Supr launch was and reflects on social media feedback post-launch. Whitney shares about the mental and physical burnout she is experiencing, the purpose behind our burnout and provides her own three actionable tips on how you could move through your own burnout season. Follow Along! Whitney: @whitneyeckis Eckis Marketing : @eckismarketing Get Supr : @getsupr More information about the sh...
Dec 08, 2021•27 min
