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Entreprenista

Entreprenista Media

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The Entreprenista Podcast is a weekly show featuring the stories of successful female founders and what it's really like to run a business. Hosted by Stephanie Cartin & Courtney Spritzer, co-founders of Socialfly, a leading social media marketing agency, each episode goes beyond what you see on Instagram and into the nitty-gritty of growing and scaling a company effectively from women who’ve done it. Consider this the most fun business meeting you’ll ever have.
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"What's Brown Got to Do With It?" is a thought-provoking podcast delving into the triumphs and trials of the South Asian diaspora, featuring guests who bring unique perspectives to discussions on diversity. Host Shadia passionately drives the show towards fostering inclusive spaces, embodying a commitment to positive change through enlightening and inspiring narratives.
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The Peers Project

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Welcome to PEERS - a podcast by BIPOC founders for BIPOC founders. Join me, proud biracial Australian and Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister, Michelle Akhidenor, for soul-enriching conversations with my peers - fellow BIPOC founders. Each week, I dive deep into the entrepreneurial journey of my award-winning guests and unpack who they really are at their core. I ask questions like: Where did they grow up? How has their culture helped or hindered them along the way? What is it really like to be a Pers ...
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“It's not about me having a bunch of locations or having a lot of clients. It's about sharing my SOPs, my systems, with other people so that they can also have that same freedom of life and an elevated lifestyle, should they choose to.” Vivian Olodun is the founder of Flourish Media, a Miami-based marketing training and development franchise, where…
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"I believe in simple business models. The best things in life are simple." Rachel Liverman is the founder and CEO of Glowbar, a revolutionary skin care company offering facials in just 30 minutes. As a third generation esthetician, she struggled to find an effective, accessible and trustworthy source for consistent facial treatments administered by…
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"Being an entrepreneur means being a role model, the person I wish I saw when I was younger." Kristen Dunning is the founder of Gently Soap, a brand that crafts pure and sustainable herbal remedies that every body can use. Inspired by a battle with eczema, Kristen pioneered herbal research in college and Gently is a testament to her resilience, inn…
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“An S -Corp is like a secret weapon that you have to fight taxes. And you can unlock the power of it because of this new technology.” With over 25 years of marketing experience, Gabrielle Tenaglia is a consultant, advisor, fractional CMO and entrepreneur who helps her clients solve big, complicated problems. After her own struggles overpaying on he…
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"Being an entrepreneur means owning your power as an entrepreneur. You don't have to be ashamed, you don't have to hold back." Janvi Shah is the co-founder and CEO of Hue, an e-commerce technology company transforming the online beauty shopping experience. Hue has helped shoppers find the best products for their unique skin tones, types, hair color…
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“What we're trying to do as entrepreneurs is move from that band of the starving entrepreneur that's knocking on doors and stumbling, to be like, ‘I know my business, I'm gonna get shelf space, this is how I'm gonna drive, this is how I'm gonna compete, and let's hold hands and grow.’” In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Junea Raucha…
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“I'm a glass half full kind of person. I really like to think of things like, “Okay, why did this happen?” And, you know, it's like, if life gives you lemons, add vodka.” In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Marissa Shipman, the founder and CEO of theBalm Cosmetics and Pretty Smart Cosmetics. Under her leadership, theBalm has expanded…
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“One of my firm belief systems is that curiosity and imagination are directly correlated. One of the things I learned very early on in my career is that as children, curiosity is at the helm.” In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Maryellis Bunn, the founder and co-CEO of the Museum of Ice Cream. Inspired by a childhood belief that dre…
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"Effective coaching listens for what's really happening in the dialogue, not what's just being said." In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Laurie Arron, a seasoned executive coach and former AT&T leader with over 31 years of experience. Laurie shared her journey from corporate leadership to coaching, emphasizing the importance of inve…
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“All we have to say is, ‘Today is the day I do not quit. I'm not gonna focus on tomorrow. Today is the day I do not quit.’ And so, to be able to walk away from a course or a podcast conversation or off a stage or off a plane saying, ‘Well, today wasn't the day I quit, I'm gonna pat myself on the back.’” In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down…
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“You could build the most beautiful products, gorgeous website, phenomenal marketing team strategy. But if your people don't like coming to work, it doesn't matter. None of that will.” In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Jessica Zweig, a serial Entreprenista, author, and “the one you call when you want to scale your revenue, visibili…
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“Ignorance, people, is good! Jump in. Enjoy it. Ask the questions. Study. Learn. Be an eternal student. That's how you succeed.” In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Julia Haart, the founder of +Body by Julia Haart, a body-positive, technologically advanced shapewear brand that aims to empower women to unapologetically express themsel…
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“We transitioned almost everyone out of the company and really flipped the entire company around. It was one of the most painful few months of my entire career, but also one of the most impactful. And if we had not done that, we probably wouldn't still be standing today.” In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Laurel Mintz, the CEO and …
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Season One Finale: Best Moments from What's Brown Got To Do With It Join us for the thrilling season finale of "What's Brown Got To Do With It" as we take you on a journey through the most memorable highlights of our debut season. From heartfelt interviews and insightful discussions to hilarious anecdotes and inspiring stories, this episode is a ce…
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“You really have to understand that, in order for you to scale, you have to learn how to do certain things and master them before you move on. If you don't do that, then your audience is going to feel just as lost as you feel.” In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Ingrid Read, the founder of Working Momkind, the largest community and …
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In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Carrie Kerpen, founder of The Whisper Group, an exit readiness practice for women-owned businesses. Carrie previously co-founded Likeable Media, one of the first social media agencies, which she successfully sold for eight figures in 2021. Carrie is an accomplished author and hosts "The Exit Whispe…
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In this compelling episode of "What's Brown Got to Do with It?", we sit down with Adil Hussain, the founder of Brotherhood UAE and a passionate advocate for men's mental health and well-being. Together, we explore the unique pressures that South Asian men face in their daily lives and discuss why advocating for mental health is crucial within the S…
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“It's all about, you know, investors are going to be looking at your background and whether they believe in the idea. Sure, but are you going to be able to execute on this idea?” In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Lauren Picasso, founder and CEO of Cure Hydration, a plant-based hydrating drink mix based on the World Health Organizat…
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“It felt like eight, nine years we were like, ‘Did anybody ever see our videos? Does anyone ever comment on our stuff? Like, what is going on? Why? We work so hard, we edit new stuff every day!’ Until we started to commit to the audience and give them more of our attention and our time and listen to them, is when it really shifted.” -Sarah Potempa …
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In this episode of "What's Brown Got To Do With It," I am honoured to host the illustrious journalist Riz Khan. Riz takes us through his remarkable journey, from breaking barriers as the first mainstream South Asian newscaster for the BBC and CNN with over 10,000 interviews under his belt , including numerous world leaders, it's not often he is in …
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“Just surround yourself with people that are not necessarily better than you, but that bring something to the table you don't—and [don’t] be intimidated by that or threatened by that. I love collaborating and I love having people on my team that bring something to the table and can teach me, and I feel like we've done a good job of that.” In this e…
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“There's a lot of things that come with being able to support a retailer like that… If you're not ready for those things, then go DTC first because you also have to have: Is your product merchandisable? Do you have unit cartons? Do you have UPCs? All of these kinds of operational tactical things that you can really kind of speak to, but high-level …
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In this episode of What's Brown Got To Do With It, I sit down with Otis Khan a professional footballer not only in the UK, but someone who has made headlines as the captain of Pakistan's Men's football team. Join us as Otis shares his remarkable journey into the world of professional football to leading a national team. We delve into the challenges…
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“So many of us, me included, suffer from imposter syndrome. And it's so misleading because we know so much more than we think we do—and more importantly, we know how to navigate what we don't know.” In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Taryn Jones Laeben, president and founder of IRL Ventures, a bespoke early-stage advisory and invest…
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“So often in the beauty world the purpose of the communication is to create a sense of fear and insecurity and I refuse to participate in that.” In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with April Gargiulo, founder and CEO of Vintner’s Daughter, a Nutritional Skincare brand founded on the principles of unparalleled quality and efficacy. When c…
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In this enlightening episode of "What's Brown Got To Do With It," I sit down with the renowned astrologer Janvi Gaur to explore her fascinating journey into the mystical world of astrology. Join us as Janvi shares her path from curiosity to mastery, and how she has helped countless individuals navigate their lives through the stars. We delve into t…
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“Every email that goes out with a pitch to tell someone about the brand—they may not answer, they may not opt in for product, and we may not gift them, but I built one more touch point of brand awareness and maybe [they] read that email and discovered our brand. You have to be what 99% of the world is not, which is consistent.” In this episode of E…
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“I realized with every business that I've ever had, that is my strength, being of service. I'm an excellent waitress. I am an excellent people pleaser. I will serve until the day I die because I genuinely love doing it so much.” In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Cassandra Thurswell, Founder and CEO of Kitsch, an international brand…
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Tune in to the latest episode of "What's Brown Got To Do With It" as we dive into the vibrant world of radio and entertainment with special guest RJ Mohit Dantre. Join us as Mohit shares his captivating journey from India to the UAE, navigating the waves of the airwaves as a talented radio jockey. In this episode, we explore the behind-the-scenes o…
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“Step after step, it’s like climbing a mountain. You don’t necessarily get to the peak really fast—it’s consistent, steady growth.” In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Julie Smolyansky, CEO of Lifeway Foods, a company specializing in kefir to support the gut microbiome. Born in Ukraine, Julie immigrated to the US and watched her pare…
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“That journey of self reflection and really being humbled by the business punching you in the face was not something I anticipated. I knew there were going to be hurdles to climb. But actually challenging yourself with ‘I might need to look at myself in the mirror and take a second to reflect on how I can be a better leader’ and then actually doing…
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In this episode of "What's Brown Got To Do With It?", I sit down with acclaimed film actor Taha Badusshah. Don't miss out on getting to know the face behind 'Tajdar' , Taha's upcoming role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi' where we delve into his remarkable journey in the world of acting and the hurdles he overcame. Taha candidly shares his c…
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“There's a lot of beautiful healing things that we do and they're all amazing, but the thing that will heal those old versions of you the fastest and most effectively is when you embody the version of you who no longer believes that.” In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Tracy Litt, a rapid transformational hypnotherapist, best-sellin…
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“You're pushing yourself beyond what you feel is comfortable, which means you're gonna have chapters of discomfort or feeling like, ‘I'm not really sure if I'm there yet. And sometimes that's true. Sometimes you're not there yet. It's good to tune into that because then you know where you should be focusing to improve.” In this episode of Entrepren…
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Join me for a captivating conversation with acclaimed film director Shekhar Kapur on "What's Brown Got To Do With It?" In this episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Shekhar Kapur as a South Asian filmmaker, exploring the challenges he encountered in the industry and his insights on its evolution. From the iconic "Mr India", "Bandit Queen…
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“Keep the momentum going. And that's continuous meetings, continuous networking. And then set dates really set a, ‘We are looking to raise this by this time,’ so that you give yourself a deadline, and you give the investors a deadline, and you can hold yourself to it.” In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Emilie Fritz Veloso, founder …
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“[You’re] spending money and growing not at a sustainable pace, but at this hyper-accelerated pace in order to rapidly take up market share and drown out competitors. When you keep raising money to do that, you keep giving more and more people big chunks of your business. The only way it works is if you have a little bit of luck, but also great exe…
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Are you ready for some laughter? In this episode of "What's Brown Got To Do With It?" join me for a fun and light discussion with my cousins and sister as we delve into our shared experiences and cultural identity. Through playful quizzes, we explore the nuances of our brownness, reflecting on what it means to us individually and collectively. From…
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