As a former lawyer focusing on human rights law, Dominique Boseman is passionate about advocating for people to have access to things that make their lives better. This passion was no different when she discovered how difficult it was to find healthy and effective body care options for her eczema-prone and sensitive skin. It was hard to find products that alleviated her eczema symptoms that were also natural and plant-based. Dominique turned her passion for helping people into a quest to create ...
Oct 21, 2019•53 min•Ep 92•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Founder of Sway deodorant, Rebecca So, discusses how she developed and tested her apple cider vinegar based natural deodorant, the underarm detox period, and a bit of deodorant education. Rebecca also talks about how she's trying to bring more attention to underarms by creating products that look beautiful enough to post on social, but also make your underarms look and smell fabulous. Show notes: nachesnow.com/91...
Jun 23, 2019•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brita Lynn Thompson is the owner of Zenspire Designs. She sales vinyl stickers, prints, and creates custom orders of her illustrations that have a zentangle vibe. In June 2014, she was chosen out of 4,000 plus entries as the winner for Starbucks “White Cup Contest.” The day before they announced her as the winner she created an Etsy shop. That summer her design was reproduced onto their reusable cups online and in every store in the US and Canada. Her dream of owning a business became a reality....
Jun 16, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep 90•Transcript available on Metacast Lindsay Sochar is a Los Angeles based painter who specializes in lettering and signs. Using vintage designs, and retro advertising, her work is colorful, whimsical and bright. She also creates custom artwork, wedding signage and gifts, and chalkboards. In this episode, we discuss her love and passion for painting, the importance of having a dedicated studio space, and figuring out pricing. Show notes: nachesnow.com/89...
Jun 09, 2019•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Lindsay Ponta is the creator of the blog Shrimp Salad Circus. She started this DIY blog in 2009 to inspire the person who doesn’t think she has a creative bone in her body but is ready to try. Though mostly known for her DIY projects, she’s also into hand-lettering, cooking and baking, and photography. She has a day job as a social media manager for a nonprofit, but you can usually find her at home snuggled up with her sweet little girl, her hubby, and their two shelter cats and rescue pup. In t...
Jun 02, 2019•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Anitra Terrell began Reflektion Design in late 2013 after being laid off. She was at a crossroads, but instead of feeling defeated, she considered it an opportunity to forge her own path. When she thought about the happiest moments of her life, Ghana surfaced repeatedly. It was then Anitra realized she had to share her passion for African textiles and culture with others, and Reflektion Design was officially launched. Anitra designs decor for culturally inspired people who love unique, colorful ...
May 26, 2019•52 min•Ep 87•Transcript available on Metacast Kathy Cornwell has over 15 years of editorial experience across numerous fields, including the art and craft industry. She has experience writing blog posts, newsletters, worksheets, and other content for artists and other creative entrepreneurs. Kathy has copyedited books, quilt patterns, brochures, websites, and many other types of creative content. She has over a decade of editing, writing, and business experience; hands-on experience with art and craft businesses as an employee as well as a ...
May 19, 2019•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Monique Malcolm of Keep Chasing the Stars is a business coach for aspiring creative entrepreneurs who have all the ideas but struggle to make them happen. She's also the creator of the Visionary Journal, a snazzy goal setting guide, vision board and day planner designed to help you get from idea to done. Monique is into making big ideas happen and bringing dreams to life! When doubt creeps in and the chorus of fear starts singing its warm-up notes, she’s the woman that you want by your side. She...
May 12, 2019•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Alana Rivera stumbled into the world of natural body care while working a job that left her feeling lost. At a time when she was unsure about what direction to take, she found brewing up apothecary products in her kitchen gave her purpose. Batch after batch, inspiration came from her other passion: food. Lavender shortbread became Lavender Soap. Coffee with fresh mint became Cold Brew Mint Coffee Scrub. Cardamom Old Fashioned became Grapefruit Cardamom Body Oil. After leaping into the journey of...
May 05, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Lauren Hom is a designer and letterer based in Detroit, schooled in New York, and raised in Los Angeles. Known for her bright color palettes, playful letterforms, and quirky copywriting, she’s had the pleasure of creating work for clients like Starbucks, Google, AT&T, YouTube and TIME Magazine. Her work has been recognized by Communication Arts, the Type Directors Club, and the Webby Awards. She’s also the author of the popular blog and book Daily Dishonesty. In this episode, we talk about how a...
Apr 28, 2019•35 min•Ep 83•Transcript available on Metacast Rebecca Orlov is the Founder and Creative Director of Orlov Design Co. With two decades of creative development and project management experience in advertising & marketing, Rebecca has paired her valuable knowledge and experience working with Fortune 100 companies and social Influencers with her passion for brand strategy, storytelling, art direction, trend insights, business development, and design. In this episode, we talk about the importance of discovering your brand voice and how to apply ...
Apr 21, 2019•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jennifer Vassel's current project is “I Am Unique!” – a children’s book and empowerment brand about self-love and sharing your unique gifts with the masses. The book stemmed from her childhood insecurity of having a birthmark. She wrote the story to inspire young girls and women alike to rise above their insecurity, and use it to impact the world. In this episode we talk about the power of self-love, how to self publish, and her top four marketing strategies. Show notes: nachesnow.com/81...
Apr 14, 2019•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Catherine Hildner, owner of Kitty Meow: A Creative Boutique, creates and sells beautifully designed paper goods with witty charm or sweet sentiments, retail and wholesale. On her site, you can shop based on your mood, because if you're anything like her sometimes you feel a little saucy and sometimes ya don't. In this episode, Catherine and I discuss how and why she decided to open Kitty Meow Boutique as a full-time business. She also talks about why she moved away from digital invites and doing...
Apr 07, 2019•43 min•Ep 80•Transcript available on Metacast This is my birthday episode. I talk about what I've learned in two decades. To include money mindset, removing negativity from your life, forgiving yourself, the importance of hobbies, the key to success, and why I don't think there is only one true love for every person. Show Notes: nachesnow.com/79
Mar 31, 2019•29 min•Ep 79•Transcript available on Metacast Logan Rena is the Wholefidence Coach. She merges wholeness and confidence to encourage women to walk in consistent love with who they are. As a result of working with Logan, women have learned how to set their hearts and minds free from toxic "situationships" and how to cover pain, insecurities, and rejection with the make-up of self-love. She is the Chief Creative Director of The Logan Design Project. She is a contributing writer for the #1 Entrepreneurship Magazine in San Diego, Life By Design...
Mar 24, 2019•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Abagail and Emylee founded Think Creative Collective just months after meeting each other online. Together they built a multi-six-figure business in under 12-months by helping thousands of creative entrepreneurs build a soul-fulfilling and freaking profitable business. They recently rebranded to Boss Project and they are now planning their second free virtual summit, The Product Powerhouse summit. In this episode, Emylee and I discuss the importance of making money right from the start. We also ...
Mar 18, 2019•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackie Michel started Bare Reverie to make killer lingerie that doesn’t kill our environment. The production of her garments happens in the very city she designs them, Miami, by partnering with responsible manufactures using sustainable fabrics. She used her decade of fashion knowledge to build a brand she loves. In this episode, Jackie walks us through how she started her company in four months while working a full-time job! Show notes and links: NacheSnow.com/76
Mar 10, 2019•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kara Stevens is the founder of The Frugal Feminista website. It was created from a deep place of love, advocacy, and joy that comes from understanding the brilliance and beauty of black women; and knowing the role that money can play in helping them live life on their own terms. In this episode, we discuss how she was able to take a personal project and grow it into an amazing side hustle. Kara walks us through how she worked on her money mindset to transform her idea into a business. Show notes...
Mar 03, 2019•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Milan Jordan is the creator of the beverage company Cultured Kombucha. She has a background in American studies and architecture, so building community has been a lifelong passion of hers, but in brewing kombucha, she came to see the community through a different lens. Milan created Cultured Kombucha because she loves brewing and drinking kombucha, but also because she wanted to tackle some of the racial barriers to wellness. Cultured Kombucha was created to be a tribe: a tribe of healthy bacter...
Nov 19, 2018•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jen Proctor is the founder and CEO of Cultivated Entertainment. They work hand in hand with clients to research, identify and secure the perfect talent for various projects. Just before launching the company, Jen was the Head of Talent for Embassy Row, Sony Pictures TV and digital production company. In this episode, we discuss knowing your worth, getting over a fear mentality around money, believing in yourself, and growing a company. Show Notes: NacheSnow.com/73
Nov 12, 2018•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Lorraine West has always had an affinity for creating and donning unique jewelry. Her mother’s love for ornate pieces was the inspiration for Lorraine to delve into jewelry design while studying Illustration at the Fashion Institute of Technology. After teaching herself how to manipulate various metals into beautiful original jewelry pieces, and with the increasing demand from family and friends to create custom designs, Lorraine West Jewelry was conceived. In this episode, Lorraine talks about ...
Nov 05, 2018•58 min•Ep 72•Transcript available on Metacast Kelly Parker Smith is a surface pattern designer, illustrator, and the Owner/Creative Director at Hello World Paper Co. She is also the co-host of the Creative Rebellion Podcast. In this episode, we discuss why Kelly decided to go into business for herself after teaching for a decade, how she grew her company and the different ways she diversifies her income. She provides actionable steps to growing and maintaining a product based business. Show Notes: nachesnow.com/71 Kelly Parker Smith Website...
Oct 29, 2018•51 min•Ep 71•Transcript available on Metacast Amelia Roberts is a registered nurse by trade, entrepreneur by passion. She decided to start a side hustle to help her get out of 18k in student loan debt, but she wanted it to be something different than nursing. This led her to teach people in the healthcare space about social media marketing. In this episode, we discuss supplier diversity, proactive business programs which encourages the use of minority-owned, women owned, veteran owned, LGBT-owned, service disabled veteran-owned small busine...
Oct 22, 2018•49 min•Ep 70•Transcript available on Metacast Jessica Murnane focuses on wellness and prevention of illness, in particular, endometriosis, through the use of natural nutritional therapies to achieve optimal health. She is the creator of the One Part Podcast, The One Part Plant Cookbook , and The Know Your Endo Program . In this episode, we discuss what endometriosis is, the symptoms of endometriosis, and the benefits of a plant-based diet. We also talk about how the skills acquired and connections made in Jessica's various careers have help...
Oct 15, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Elise Russell, the owner of Pony Friday, is about sticking her neck out to win. In 2012, she quit her job as an award-winning advertising creative to be an entrepreneur. It wasn’t a soft transition; she didn’t have a plan. She simply wanted to have more fun and work when she felt inspired, not force her own creative hand in the conventional nine-to-five machine. In this episode, we discuss how Pony Friday has evolved from only taking contract work to selling merchandise, why she started running ...
Oct 08, 2018•49 min•Ep 68•Transcript available on Metacast Yelitsa Jean-Charles is the creator of the Healthy Roots Doll, Zoe. Healthy Roots is a toy company Yelitza founded that creates dolls and storybooks that reinforce positive self-perceptions of the richly diverse, varying shades of complexion, and natural hair textures among girls of color. Societal beauty standards negatively impact the self perception of girls of color. She aims to empower, educate and inspire self-love. In this episode, Yelitsa tells us how a class project led her to the devel...
Oct 01, 2018•42 min•Ep 67•Transcript available on Metacast Kimberly Wilson is a stationery designer in Auburn, California and the creator of The Lettermate. She’s had countless brides, friends, and fellow DIY’ers come to her in search of a solution to easily address envelopes. In comes The Lettermate, an envelope addressing guide for those who have trouble writing in a straight line! In this episode, we discuss how she came up with the idea, developing a prototype, market research, working with manufacturers, and marketing her product. Have you ever won...
Sep 24, 2018•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Giulietta (Juliet-ta) Pinna is the owner of Limonata Creative a prop styling and event design business she started in 2016. After a move from NYC—where she attended the Fashion Institute Of Technology, obtained an Advertising Marketing Degree, worked for fine art galleries & artists for seven years—she planted roots in Baltimore, MD. Giulietta realized that while her former career path perfected her business skills, it prevented her from being creative which is why she started Limonata Creative....
Sep 17, 2018•49 min•Ep 65•Transcript available on Metacast Lesley-Anne Billups is the owner of Elegantly Charming Events. She has always had a passion for event planning and weddings. She has coordinated several weddings along with special events to include a podcast launch party and a book signing. She holds a Masters Certificate in Project Management from the University of Virginia and received her Certification in Planning Weddings and Events from Lovegevity Wedding Planning Institute. In this episode, we discuss how she made the jump from doing even...
Sep 10, 2018•44 min•Ep 64•Transcript available on Metacast Mallory Whitfield teaches people how to creatively market themselves online and how to tap into their creative potential. In addition to her day job, she frequently speaks on topics related to creativity, marketing, and personal branding. She not only has a personal brand, but is also the producer, editor, and host of the Badass Creatives podcast. In this episode, we talk about how and why Mallory made specific career choices through the years. To include her decision to have a day job at differ...
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