Our guest today is a true icon in every sense of the word - not only in the world of fragrance and creativity but also in business and entrepreneurship. Jo founded and sold Jo Malone London, leaving the brand in 2006 and is no longer associated with the Jo Malone brand or its products. And now 20 years later - she's done it again - creating Jo Loves into another much-loved brand that reflects her passion for innovation and storytelling. Subscribe to get our new episodes and join our commun...
Feb 24, 2025•50 min•Ep 728•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes. In this inspiring snippet, Dame Products founder Alex Fine shares an unexpected chapter in her entrepreneurial journey: taking on the NYC subway—and winning! LINKS: Alex Fine Instagram Dame Website Female Startup Club - Ecommerce Fundamentals Join the FSC CLUB & Ask Your Questions: w...
Dec 20, 2024•3 min•Ep 727•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome back to the show! It’s Doone here, your host and hype girl. We’re wrapping up our three-part bootstrapping mini-series with a total powerhouse— Ali Clarke , founder of Bondi Blades , Australia’s first at-home derma razor company. Bondi Blades started as a pandemic baby with just a couple hundred bucks and quickly grew into so much more than a side hustle. Last year, Ali hit $1 million in revenue and landed her products in over 1,000 stores across Australia . How’s that for impr...
Dec 18, 2024•5 min•Ep 726•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome back to the show! It’s Doone here, your host and hype girl. We’re wrapping up our three-part bootstrapping mini-series with a total powerhouse— Ali Clarke , founder of Bondi Blades , Australia’s first at-home derma razor company. Bondi Blades started as a pandemic baby with just a couple hundred bucks and quickly grew into so much more than a side hustle. Last year, Ali hit $1 million in revenue and landed her products in over 1,000 stores across Australia . How’s that for impr...
Dec 17, 2024•40 min•Ep 725•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome back to the show! It’s Doone here, your host and hype girl. We’re diving into the second episode of our three-part mini-series all about bootstrapping , and this one is a total gem. Today, we're playing back our episode chatting with the brilliant Karen Danudjaja , founder of Blume , the wellness brand that’s taken superfood lattes to a whole new level. Blume is what happens when you combine the benefits of the wellness aisle with the cozy vibes of your favorite café. Bootstrap...
Dec 13, 2024•13 min•Ep 724•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome back to the show! It’s Doone here, your host and hype girl. We’re diving into the second episode of our three-part mini-series all about bootstrapping , and this one is a total gem. Today, we're playing back our episode chatting with the brilliant Karen Danudjaja , founder of Blume , the wellness brand that’s taken superfood lattes to a whole new level. Blume is what happens when you combine the benefits of the wellness aisle with the cozy vibes of your favorite café. Bootstrap...
Dec 12, 2024•32 min•Ep 723•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome back to the show! It’s Doone here, your host and hype girl. Today, we’re kicking off our three-part mini-series all about bootstrapping —those early, scrappy days where you’re building a dream with sheer grit, determination, and maybe a little duct tape. For this first episode, I’m chatting with the amazing Piera Gelardi , who you might know as the co-founder of Refinery29. But today, we’re diving into her latest creative venture, Wild Things World —a bootstrapped startup dedic...
Dec 10, 2024•14 min•Ep 722•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome back to the show! It’s Doone here, your host and hype girl. Today, we’re kicking off our three-part mini-series all about bootstrapping —those early, scrappy days where you’re building a dream with sheer grit, determination, and maybe a little duct tape. For this first episode, I’m chatting with the amazing Piera Gelardi , who you might know as the co-founder of Refinery29. But today, we’re diving into her latest creative venture, Wild Things World —a bootstrapped startup dedic...
Dec 09, 2024•40 min•Ep 721•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes. Tune into this gem to hear Denetrias Charlemagne, founder of Avec Drinks, reveal the secrets behind selling 100,000 units in her first year. LINKS: Denetrias Instagram AVEC Drinks Website Female Startup Club - Ecommerce Fundamentals Join the FSC CLUB & Ask Your Questions: www.f...
Dec 05, 2024•5 min•Ep 720•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes. Dive into this gem with Ariel Kaye, founder of Parachute Home, as she shares her journey of proving out her concept and finding those crucial first customers. Ariel reveals the strategies she used to validate her ideas and leverage PR to build momentum. Whether you’re in the early stages...
Nov 26, 2024•2 min•Ep 719•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes. In this gem, Girlboss CEO Lulu Liang shares her pivotal insights on steering a company through a successful exit and stepping into the role of CEO. Whether you're an aspiring leader or preparing for your own company’s exit, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge from someone who’...
Nov 19, 2024•4 min•Ep 718•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes. In this gem of an episode, Nude Barre founder Erin Carpenter shares the incredible story of how tennis legend Serena Williams became an investor in her brand. LINKS: Erin Carpenter Instagram Nude Barre Website Female Startup Club - Ecommerce Fundamentals Join the FSC CLUB & Ask Your ...
Nov 12, 2024•3 min•Ep 717•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes. In this gem, One Stripe Chai founder Farah Jesani shares her strategic approach to targeting the right customers and attracting them to her brand. Farah reveals the key tactics she used to identify her audience and connect with them in meaningful ways! LINKS: Farah Jesani Instagram One S...
Nov 05, 2024•3 min•Ep 716•Transcript available on Metacast Imagine a world where women receive equal funding and opportunities as men, are free from the systemic barriers we face on a daily basis, and are in control of our own wealth and finances. That’s the future we’re working towards here at Female Startup Club. Hi, I’m Doone - your host and hype girl. If you’re new here, this is the popular business podcast that takes you behind the scenes of some the world’s most successful entrepreneurs - that happen to be women. Women like Cindy Gallop from MakeL...
Oct 30, 2024•10 min•Ep 715•Transcript available on Metacast Imagine a world where women receive equal funding and opportunities as men, are free from the systemic barriers we face on a daily basis, and are in control of our own wealth and finances. That’s the future we’re working towards here at Female Startup Club. Hi, I’m Doone - your host and hype girl. If you’re new here, this is the popular business podcast that takes you behind the scenes of some the world’s most successful entrepreneurs - that happen to be women. Women like Cindy Gallop from MakeL...
Oct 29, 2024•47 min•Ep 714•Transcript available on Metacast Imagine a world where women receive equal funding and opportunities as men, are free from the systemic barriers we face on a daily basis, and are in control of our own wealth and finances. That’s the future we’re working towards here at Female Startup Club. Hi, I’m Doone - your host and hype girl. If you’re new here, this is the popular business podcast that takes you behind the scenes of some the world’s most successful entrepreneurs - that happen to be women. Women like Fran Maier from Match.c...
Oct 22, 2024•49 min•Ep 713•Transcript available on Metacast Imagine a world where women receive equal funding and opportunities as men, are free from the systemic barriers we face on a daily basis, and are in control of our own wealth and finances. That’s the future we’re working towards here at Female Startup Club. Hi, I’m Doone - your host and hype girl. If you’re new here, this is the popular business podcast that takes you behind the scenes of some the world’s most successful entrepreneurs - that happen to be women. Women like Becca Stern from Mustar...
Oct 16, 2024•7 min•Ep 712•Transcript available on Metacast Imagine a world where women receive equal funding and opportunities as men, are free from the systemic barriers we face on a daily basis, and are in control of our own wealth and finances. That’s the future we’re working towards here at Female Startup Club. Hi, I’m Doone - your host and hype girl. If you’re new here, this is the popular business podcast that takes you behind the scenes of some the world’s most successful entrepreneurs - that happen to be women. Women like Becca Stern from Mustar...
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep 711•Transcript available on Metacast Imagine a world where women receive equal funding and opportunities as men, are free from the systemic barriers we face on a daily basis, and are in control of our own wealth and finances. That’s the future we’re working towards here at Female Startup Club. Hi, I’m Doone - your host and hype girl. If you’re new here, this is the popular business podcast that takes you behind the scenes of some the world’s most successful entrepreneurs - that happen to be women. Women like Tess Nguyen from Midnig...
Oct 09, 2024•11 min•Ep 710•Transcript available on Metacast Imagine a world where women receive equal funding and opportunities as men, are free from the systemic barriers we face on a daily basis, and are in control of our own wealth and finances. That’s the future we’re working towards here at Female Startup Club. Hi, I’m Doone - your host and hype girl. If you’re new here, this is the popular business podcast that takes you behind the scenes of some the world’s most successful entrepreneurs - that happen to be women. Women like Tess Nguyen from Midnig...
Oct 08, 2024•53 min•Ep 709•Transcript available on Metacast Imagine a world where women receive equal funding and opportunities as men, are free from the systemic barriers we face on a daily basis, and are in control of our own wealth and finances. That’s the future we’re working towards here at Female Startup Club. Hi, I’m Doone - your host and hype girl. If you’re new here, this is the popular business podcast that takes you behind the scenes of some the world’s most successful entrepreneurs - that happen to be women. Today we are covering more Shopify...
Oct 04, 2024•44 min•Ep 708•Transcript available on Metacast Imagine a world where women receive equal funding and opportunities as men, are free from the systemic barriers we face on a daily basis, and are in control of our own wealth and finances. That’s the future we’re working towards here at Female Startup Club. Hi, I’m Doone - your host and hype girl. If you’re new here, this is the popular business podcast that takes you behind the scenes of some the world’s most successful entrepreneurs - that happen to be women. Women like Viv Conway from Girls G...
Oct 02, 2024•11 min•Ep 707•Transcript available on Metacast Imagine a world where women receive equal funding and opportunities as men, are free from the systemic barriers we face on a daily basis, and are in control of our own wealth and finances. That’s the future we’re working towards here at Female Startup Club. Hi, I’m Doone - your host and hype girl. If you’re new here, this is the popular business podcast that takes you behind the scenes of some the world’s most successful entrepreneurs - that happen to be women. Women like Viv Conway from Girls G...
Oct 01, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep 706•Transcript available on Metacast Imagine a world where women receive equal funding and opportunities as men, are free from the systemic barriers we face on a daily basis, and are in control of our own wealth and finances. That’s the future we’re working towards here at Female Startup Club. Hi, I’m Doone - your host and hype girl. If you’re new here, this is the popular business podcast that takes you behind the scenes of some the world’s most successful entrepreneurs - that happen to be women. Today we are covering more Shopify...
Sep 27, 2024•37 min•Ep 705•Transcript available on Metacast Imagine a world where women receive equal funding and opportunities as men, are free from the systemic barriers we face on a daily basis, and are in control of our own wealth and finances. That’s the future we’re working towards here at Female Startup Club. Hi, I’m Doone - your host and hype girl. If you’re new here, this is the popular business podcast that takes you behind the scenes of some the world’s most successful entrepreneurs - that happen to be women. Women like Amy Lacey from Cali'Flo...
Sep 25, 2024•11 min•Ep 704•Transcript available on Metacast Imagine a world where women receive equal funding and opportunities as men, are free from the systemic barriers we face on a daily basis, and are in control of our own wealth and finances. That’s the future we’re working towards here at Female Startup Club. Hi, I’m Doone - your host and hype girl. If you’re new here, this is the popular business podcast that takes you behind the scenes of some the world’s most successful entrepreneurs - that happen to be women. Women like Amy Lacey from Cali'Flo...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep 703•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes. In this gem, Ashleigh Hinde, founder of WALDO contact lenses, shares her expert insights on validating your business idea. Ashleigh discusses the importance of thorough market research and offers practical tips on how to approach it effectively; an absolute gem for confidently navig...
Sep 12, 2024•2 min•Ep 702•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes. In this gem, Lisa Creaven, founder of Spotlight Oral Care, dives into the crucial topic of making your first hire. Lisa shares invaluable insights on why hiring a generalist can be a game-changer for your startup and offers practical advice on how to approach the hiring process. LI...
Sep 09, 2024•2 min•Ep 701•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes. In this gem, join us as Morgan McLachlan, one of the few female distillers in the world and the founder of AMASS, shares her empowering perspective on building a successful brand without an MBA. LINKS: Morgan McLachlan Instagram AMASS Website Female Startup Club - Ecommerce Fundamentals ...
Sep 05, 2024•5 min•Ep 700•Transcript available on Metacast Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes. In this gem, dive into the inspiring journey of Sienna Naturals, the vegan hair care line co-owned by Issa Rae and Hannah Diop. Learn about the early blueprint and the crucial first steps they took to bring their vision to life. LINKS: Hannah Instagram Sienna Naturals Website Femal...
Sep 02, 2024•4 min•Ep 699•Transcript available on Metacast 
