Produced by Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global, "How She Went Global" shares inspirational and informative stories about women entrepreneurs who have built their businesses in part by selling their products and services around the world.
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Episode 6: Achieving Balance and Harmony for Skin and Within (with Lin Chen of Pink Moon)
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Lin Chen, a second-generation Taiwanese American, is a certified Reiki practitioner and CEO/founder of Pink Moon, a woman-owned wellness skincare company. She shares what inspired her to start her business, where her products are made, how she ships globally, how she overcame setbacks, and her favorite personal healing ritual.…
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Episode 5: From Cameroon to Global Beauty Boss: Creating Cruelty-Free Hair and Skincare Products (with Dr. Cynthia Kankeu)
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Dr. Cynthia Kankeu is founder and CEO of Dr. Kanks, a woman-owned brand dedicated to empowering you to embrace your natural beauty while using organic and plant-based skin and haircare products. A scientist, Dr. Kankeu discusses what inspired her to start her business, how her Cameroon roots impacted her business trajectory, where her products are …
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Episode 4: Designing Ageless and Comfortable Lingerie for Women with Ever-Changing Bodies (with Noa Arias and Shaula Yemini of Bloomers Intimates)
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Bloomers Intimates is a female-founded company that designs sexy lingerie for women with ever-changing bodies. Mother-daughter team Noa Arias, co-founder and CEO, and Shaula Yemini, co-founder, discuss what inspired them to start the company, where their products are made, what overseas markets they sell to, how they ship, and their industry trend …
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Episode 3: Building an Eco-Friendly Comfy Furniture Brand for the World to Enjoy (with Phantila Phataraprasit of Sabai Design)
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Phantila Phataraprasit, CEO and co-founder of Sabai Design, a female-founded company that's setting a new standard for earth-friendly, affordable, and design-forward furniture, discusses what motivated her to start her business in the U.S. after immigrating from Thailand, how she practices the circular economy, why Sabai Design is B Corp certified,…
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Episode 2: Helping 4.2 Billion People Flush Sanitarily with Portable Waterless Toilets (with Diana Yousef of change:WATER Labs Inc.)
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Scientist and entrepreneur Diana Yousef, founder and CEO of change:WATER Labs Inc., a mission-driven cleantech venture developing disruptive technologies to increase safe, sustainable, and scalable access to clean water and sanitation, discusses how she came up with a low-cost and entirely waterless portable toilet, where it is made, what countries…
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Episode 1: Helping Global Entrepreneurs Scale Businesses that Shape the World (with Allison Maslan of Pinnacle Global Network)
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Allison Maslan, founder and CEO of Pinnacle Global Network, a company that helps founders scale their business, fast-track their success, and create a more meaningful life, discusses the difference between scaling a product-based versus a service-based business, the one thing people get wrong when it comes to scaling a business globally, and how sh…
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Episode 12: Revolutionizing How the World Does Maintenance (with Ruth Hughes of MVP One)
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Ruth Hughes is founder and CEO of MVP One, a woman-owned cloud software company that is revolutionizing how the world does maintenance. In this episode, Ruth discusses her company's offerings, the industries she serves, the 25+ international markets she has entered, and why maintenance is essential to business growth and excellent customer service.…
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Episode 11: Building a $100 Million Home Décor Empire (with Jenny Jing Zhu of Lush Décor Home)
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Jenny Jing Zhu, founder and CEO of Lush Décor Home and author of the forthcoming book "OVERCOMING," discusses how she went from a small, electricity-challenged village in China to the founder of Lush Décor Home, now a $100 million enterprise; how she navigated the various stages of business growth; her international expansion plan; and what makes h…
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Episode 10: Shaping the Future Through Design Architecture, Real Estate Development, and Education (with Gina Diez Barroso of Diarq Holdings)
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Gina Diez Barroso is president and CEO of Diarq Holdings, a Mexican company of construction and design with 9 affiliated companies and more than 700 employees. A self-proclaimed "serial entrepreneur," Gina discusses why she started her companies and educational organizations, the advantages of being a Latina in business, how she navigates cultural …
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Episode 9: Delivering Successful Construction Projects Around the World (with Mercedes Enrique of CMS Corporation)
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Mercedes Enrique, president and owner of CMS Corporation, a Department of Defense construction contractor with worldwide contracts, shares her customer-first philosophy, her international business experiences, why being a Latina business owner has its advantages, and her single greatest life-changing business moment.…
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Episode 8: Soothing Souls Globally, One PJ and Robe at a Time (with Dee Dee Martin of Soothe Our Souls)
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Dee Dee Martin, founder and owner of Soothe Our Souls, a luxury loungewear brand that believes by changing one life we change many, discusses where her products are made, how her products are packaged, how many countries she sells in, and what is possible for women of a certain age.
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Episode 7: Shaking Up the World with BuzzBallz (with Merrilee Kick of BuzzBallz / Southern Champion LLC)
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Merrilee Kick, CEO and Founder, BuzzBallz / Southern Champion LLC, the only woman-owned combination distillery, winery, and brewery in the United States, discusses how she manufactures ready-to-drink cocktails as well as spirits such as rum, vodka, gin, and bourbon; comes up with her cocktail formulations; sells the products in all fifty states and…
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Episode 6: Catalyzing Confidence for Women Through Fashion (with Lisa Sun of GRAVITAS)
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Lisa Sun, CEO and founder of New York-based GRAVITAS, a company offering innovative size-inclusive apparel, styling solutions, and content designed to make over women from the inside out, discusses what it means to be on a mission to catalyze confidence, how her clothes are made and sold, what percentage of her business is international, and why sh…
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Episode 5: Becoming the Best in the World at Independent Validation and Verification (with Valarie King-Bailey of OnShore Technology Group)
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Seasoned engineer, market and technology executive Valarie King-Bailey is founder and CEO of Chicago-based OnShore Technology Group, an independent consultancy specializing in validation and verification services and solutions in the life sciences industry. In this episode, King-Bailey discusses the experiences that became game changers for her bus…
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Episode 4: Providing a Safer Place to Live for All One Lock at a Time (with Caron Ng of NU-SET Inc.)
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Caron Ng, CEO of Los Angeles-based NU-SET Inc., the only woman-owned global lock manufacturing division formed to digitally transform a third-generation business empire, discusses what it is like to take over a family business, how she sources and manufactures products, in what top three international markets she conducts business, and what lessons…
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Episode 3: From Jonesboro to Kathmandu: Goat Sires Go Global (with Brittany Scott of SMART Reproduction)
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Brittany Scott, CEO and Export Coordinator, SMART Reproduction, a cutting-edge, woman-owned animal sciences enterprise that is the first and only U.S.-based business certified and licensed for multi-country export of goat and sheep semen and embryos, discusses why she started her company, what countries she serves, how she packages frozen semen and…
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Episode 2: Leveraging Global Supply Chains for Competitive Advantage (with Hannah Kain of ALOM)
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Hannah Kain, president and CEO of ALOM, a supply chain company that operates out of 19 global locations spanning 5 continents, shares why she started her company, how she generates revenue and finds customers, where she operates, and what certifications have been helpful in achieving operational excellence.…
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Episode 1: Raising the Bar for Snacks Worldwide (with Ashley Nickelsen of B.T.R. Nation)
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Ashley Nickelsen, CEO and Chief Snack Officer, B.T.R. Nation, a maker of good-for-you snacks with a mission to take the junk out of junk food, tells us what B.T.R. stands for, what makes her product distinctive, where she sources her ingredients, and how she sells her products.
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Episode 12: Realizing a World Where Good Nutrition is Also Good Global Business (with Julie Meyer of Eat Well Global)
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Julie Meyer, Founder and Co-CEO of Eat Well Global, a communication and consulting firm whose mission is to empower global change agents in food and nutrition, discusses how she attracts new business, who her global clients are, how she gets paid, how B-Corp. status and Certified Woman-Owned Business help with growth, and offers her superpower mant…
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Episode 11: BrassyBra: Lifting and Supporting Women Worldwide (with Kat Borve of BrassyBra)
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Katherina (Kat) Borve, founder and CEO, Brassy, Inc., producers of a unique 97% cotton blend waterproof breast tape that lifts, shapes, and supports so you can rock a low-cut dress with ease and comfort, talks about why she started her company, where her products are made, and how she dealt with global supply chain issues during COVID-19.…
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Episode 10: From Entrepreneur to Scientist: Providing Products with the Highest Level of Sterility Assurance (with Dr. Andrea Wagner of Berkshire Sterile Manufacturing)
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Dr. Andrea Wagner, co-founder, Berkshire Sterile Manufacturing, a company that provides the safest sterile drug products for clinical use and small-scale requirements, talks about how she finds international customers and manages tremendous global growth, and why more women leaders like herself are needed in STEM.…
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Episode 9: Woo Hoo! A Woman's Global Quest to Create Your Happy Space (with Lauren Greenwood of YouCopia)
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Lauren Greenwood, President and Co-Founder of YouCopia, a company that creates magically-helpful organizers, discusses how she ships, collects payments, prevents knockoffs, finds international customers, and sells to more than twenty markets overseas.
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Episode 8: Designing Skincare Products that Sync with the Science of Sleep (with Stephanie Kim of Moonlit Skincare)
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Stephanie Kim, co-founder and CEO of Moonlit Skincare, a company dedicated to nighttime skincare and sleep wellness, discusses her method of selling internationally, what countries she sells to, how she overcame global supply chain challenges, and what is different about selling beauty items worldwide.…
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Episode 7: Shining a Light on Female Creatives and Artists Around the World (with Omotola Akinbiyi of bon femmes)
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Omotola Akinbiyi, founder of Chicago-based bon femmes, discusses how she set up her ecommerce store, why she wanted to conduct business worldwide, and how she is making an impact with female creatives.
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Episode 6: Ensuring Inclusive, Participatory, and Representative Engagement In Our New World of Cryptocurrency (with Gabby Kusz of GDACA)
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Gabby Kusz, CEO of the Global Digital Asset and Cryptocurrency Association (GDACA), discusses her role at GDACA, how cryptocurrency is an acceptable form of payment for ecommerce businesses, what the key emerging trends are in cryptocurrency, and her global business experience, which spans fifty different countries and five continents.…
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Episode 5: Creating Quality Wines with a Kenyan Accent While Amplifying Equity Worldwide (with Dr. Chris Wachira of The Wachira Group)
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Dr. Chris Wachira, founder and CEO of The Wachira Group, discusses how her Kenyan roots influenced her business, what percentage of her revenue is global, what component parts she sources, and where she plans to expand next.
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Episode 4: Making History as the First African American Woman to Hold a Patent for Natural Haircare Products (with Gwen Jimmere of Naturalicious)
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Gwen Jimmere, CEO of Naturalicious and Good Hair Bar Salons, discusses the most common enemy women face when it comes to their hair, why she obtained a patent, her company's method of sales, and what percentage of her revenues are international.
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Episode 3: Pioneering a Global Ecommerce Platform for Women's Health (with Meg Wirth of Maternova)
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Meg Wirth, founder of Maternova, discusses how she came up with her company name, what percentage of her revenue is global, what countries she is selling to, and how partnerships and licensing arrangements accelerated growth at her business.
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Episode 2: Growing a One-Stop-Global-Shop to Treat Curly Tops (with Adria Marshall of Ecoslay)
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Adria Marshall, founder of Ecoslay, discusses why she founded her company, where her top international markets are, how she gets paid, and how she leverages social media for the world to find her.
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Episode 1: Simplifying Your Life: It's In the Bag (with Francine Farkas Sears of Francine Collections)
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Francine Farkas Sears, President, Francine Collections, discusses what inspired her to become a global entrepreneur, why relationships matter, how she designs her products, and the one piece of advice she would give to every woman in the world.
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Episode 12: Reap What You "Sew" to Become a Global Entrepreneur (with Dr. Deb Waterbury of My Malonda Girls LLC)
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Dr. Deb Waterbury, founder of My Malonda Girls LLC and the nonprofit Project Malonda, discusses how she trains women in third-world countries to be financially independent, why she launched the Elizabeth doll collection, and how e-commerce fuels the growth of her global small business.
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Episode 11: For Latina Entrepreneurs, The Best is Yet to Come (with Valeria Aloe of Abundancia Consciente)
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Valeria Aloe, a native of Argentina, founder of Abundancia Consciente, and author of Uncolonized Latinas, discusses why she started her global business, how the right mindset fuels opportunities for Latina entrepreneurs, and what can be done to encourage more Latina entrepreneurs to start and run global businesses.…
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Episode 10: Going Global One Foot at a Time - Painlessly (with Lena Phoenix of Xero Shoes)
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Lena Phoenix, co-founder and president, Feel the World, Inc. (www.xeroshoes.com), discusses how she has grown her organization to more than $23 million in annual revenue; appeared on the television program Shark Tank; and ships to more than 97 different countries.
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Episode 9: Exporting Success Is Only a Fishnet Away (with Angie Yu of Two Rivers Fisheries)
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Angie Yu, founder and president of Kentucky-based Two Rivers Fisheries, discusses her business of catching, selling and distributing Asian Carp globally; how she used SBA and Exim Bank to fuel her business growth; and where she sees the future of carp as an industry.
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Episode 8: Unlocking Success at Scale Organizations (with Michelle Hayward of Bluedog)
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Michelle Hayward, founder and CEO of Bluedog, discusses what it takes to work with scale organizations and how small enterprises can, too; how to manage complex contracts; the winning formula for global success; and where she sees the next wave of change and growth.
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Episode 7: Promoting Commerce Between USA and China with Grit and Determination (with Cherry Miyake of China Electronics)
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Cherry Miyake, founder and CEO of China Electronics, discusses why she started her business on September 11, 2001; how her company promotes commerce between USA and China; which industries are booming in China; the competitive advantages with product customization; and her strategy for success in China.…
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Episode 6: Building a Great Global Franchising Business One Donut at a Time (with Betsy Hamm of Duck Donuts)
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Betsy Hamm, CEO of Duck Donuts, discusses how her company set out to solve a serious problem besides people hungry for something tasty, warm and delicious; her plan for international expansion; and how she is taking donuts around the world.
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Episode 5: Building Creative Toys That Let the Imagination Soar (with Heather Acerra of Lux Blox)
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Heather Acerra, co-founder of Lux Blox, a Galesburg, Illinois, family-owned business, discusses what promoted her to start selling globally, why her company is considered more for the 21st century, what overseas markets look promising, and why occupational therapists and parents of children on the autism spectrum have had success with Lux Blox.…
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Episode 4: Transforming Ordinary Grilling into Magnificent Meals Worldwide (with Debra Dudley of Oscarware, Inc.)
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Debra Dudley, president and owner of Oscarware, Inc., discusses how she uses governmental organizations to boost her global growth, ships, gets paid, and rides on the coattails of big global companies to fuel additional global growth.
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Episode 3: Turning No and You Can’t Into Yes and I Will (with Kara Goldin of Hint, Inc.)
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Kara Goldin, Founder and CEO, Hint, Inc., Author, Undaunted. Overcoming Doubts & Doubters, discusses growing her unsweetened flavored water business to more than $150 million in annual sales, the challenges to going global, the advantages to selling a Made In USA product, and what prompted her to write a best-selling book.…
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Episode 2: How Chocolate Can Raise Your Vibe (with Katrina Markoff of Vosges Haut-Chocolat)
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Katrina Markoff, founder and CEO of Vosges Haut-Chocolat, talks about growing her luxurious chocolate brand worldwide to more than $30 million in annual sales with 5% international, understanding the healing power of chocolate and rituals, and how to find your power in life.
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Episode 1: Go With Your Gut (with Julie Smolyansky of Lifeway Foods)
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Julie Smolyansky, president and CEO of Lifeway Foods, maker of the delicious kefir drink and other products, talks about taking over the company after her father passed away, taking kefir international, and her efforts on behalf of rape victims.
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