Best Lauren Parsons Podcasts (2024)

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How Lauren Picasso Navigated Fundraising Challenges to Grow Cure Hydration 43:35

3d ago43:35

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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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Turning Followers into Customers with Beachwaver’s Sarah and Erin Potempa 35:16

10d ago35:16

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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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How Renee Parsons Innovated Golf Apparel in a Male-Dominated Industry 48:28

17d ago48:28

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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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#254: A Toastmasters Ribbon of Inspiration for my 6-Year Old Daughter – Todd Bryant

19d ago

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[28:22] Financial Planner Todd Bryant shares his Toastmasters journey & story & how a speaking award ribbon inspired his daughter, age 6 to speak at his club

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How Tisha Thompson Launched the First Black-Owned Clean Makeup Brand at Sephora 52:05

24d ago52:05

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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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Taryn Jones Laeben on Bridging Founders and Investors for Startup Success 45:18

1M ago45:18

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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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#253: Meet the Resilient Shawn Ellis: 2024 International Convention Keynote Speaker

1M ago

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[33:37] Discover insights on resilience & adaptability from the renowned keynote speaker for Toastmasters’ 100th anniversary convention in Anaheim, August 2024!

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April Gargiulo on Addressing the Luxury Skincare Market Gap 42:32

1M ago42:32

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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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Mastering the Art of Serial Entrepreneurship with Divya Gugnani of Wander Beauty & 5 SENS 51:52

2M ago51:52

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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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Building a Beauty Empire from the Ground Up with Kitsch Founder, Cassandra Thurswell 47:49

2M ago47:49

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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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From Gut Instinct to Global Impact with Lifeway Food's Julie Smolyansky 49:08

2M ago49:08

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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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#252: Leading Successful Teams Like a Master Gardener – Lauren Parsons

2M ago

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[25:01] New Zealand Author, Business Coach & Toastmaster shares how leading successful teams needs the same 12 conditions as healthy plants in order to thrive.

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Building a Family Legacy into a Multi-Million Hydration Success with Jesslyn Rollins 46:20

2M ago46:20

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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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Conquering Fear and Finding Your Purpose with Tracy Litt 49:26

3M ago49:26

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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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Self-Care as a Leadership Strategy with BetterHelp's Haesue Jo 42:48

3M ago42:48

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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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#251: Cultivating Your Authentic Self as a Speaker – Elizabeth Danziger

3M ago

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[28:47] Discover the essence of authenticity in public speaking with Liz Danziger. Learn to balance vulnerability and preparation for impactful presentations

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Personalizing Maternal Wellness through One Tribe with Emilie Fritz Veloso 37:54

3M ago37:54

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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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Creating a Meal-Kit Revolution with Ooshma Garg 46:43

3M ago46:43

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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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#250: 500 Lunches with Strangers: Breaking Bread for Personal Growth – Nick Bendel

3M ago

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[28:56] An interesting chat with a man embarking on a personal journey to improve his social skills, strengthen his mindset & build an incredible network

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Reinventing Yourself and Your Business With Lori Harder 50:59

3M ago50:59

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“Expose all of the elephants in the room. We just try to hide them… We're trying to throw our skirt up over the elephant… I have gone into everything. It's been a superpower. I'm like, ‘Here's the elephant. Here's the elephant. Here's the elephant. Yes, I'm new at this. Yes, you might be afraid of this. Yes, I understand that fear of yours around t…

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Innovating Clean Hair Care with Nadine Ramos 43:15

4M ago43:15

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“It's not just about selling your products anymore. You need to know how your products work, you need to know what you're putting out there, and you need to be the expert at it so that you can educate your consumer. That also builds trust, so it's like, ‘Okay, she did the work. She has her license in cosmetology. She's a hair expert.’ And then bein…

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#249: Group Wisdom: Reading The Toastmaster Aloud – Dorothy Chanakira & Viola Dondo

4M ago

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[29:52] Monthly ad hoc on-line group & invited guests toast Toastmasters then reads articles from Toastmaster Magazine aloud then has in-depth discussion them

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Redefining the Culinary Industry with Aishwarya Iyer 42:17

4M ago42:17

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“Nothing lasts forever, we're all gonna die. It’s all very short. So, having that perspective kind of makes you say, ‘We're not around for that long, we probably should make the most of it and be happy.’” In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Aishwarya Iyer, founder and CEO of Brightland, a stylish olive oil, vinegar, and honey company…

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Building a Business to Sell with Mary McKinney Flaherty 44:33

4M ago44:33

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“We'll always meet with any business owner to talk about where they are today and what their goals are. That can lead to one of three results. One, we decide to move toward an exit planning and consulting process… The second option is we go to market, we've developed an assessment of value, and we agree that now is the time. And the third option is…

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#248: How One Person Beat Burnout Through Personal Daily Routines – Olya Amelina

4M ago

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[29:52] Olya Amelia burned out rebuilding her life from scratch, turning it into a career as a health & performance coach. She shares her story & lots of advice

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Building a Product-Based Business with Dr. Ronak Mehta 45:13

4M ago45:13

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In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Dr. Ronak Mehta, founder and CEO of Nerdbugs, anatomically correct plush toys aimed at educating and engaging people about the human body. With a background as a family medicine doctor, Dr. Ronak has leveraged her expertise to develop the toys’ educational content. Her mission with Nerdbugs is to d…

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Franchising, Scaling, and Selling a Business with Jillian Lorenz & Ariana Chernin 40:04

5M ago40:04

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“You really, really need to trust your gut. Human nature is everything. It's like your first date where everyone's on their best behavior. But when there's smoke, there's fire. If you feel something in your intuition, it's not right.” -Ariana Chernin In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Jillian Lorenz and Ariana Chernin, co-founders o…

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#247: Improv: Laugh While Flexing Your Spontaneous Speaking Skills – Karen Rae Hannah

5M ago

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[27:25] Karen Rae Hannah enlightens us on what Improv is, how we can use it in our clubs and have fun, while boosting our speaking & leadership skills

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Growing Through Partnerships with Abby Price 47:41

5M ago47:41

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“If you're not good at it, that is 100% okay. You don't need to be good at everything. But just make sure, in the beginning at least, you're spending a little extra time figuring it out—or you can lean on someone to look into it for you to make sure you're doing it right.” In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Abby Price, the founder o…

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Are you digging in the wrong place? 35:38

5M ago35:38

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IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER: How our bodies reflect our mental, emotional and physical history, recent and distant past. How issues manifest in one place, but are created elsewhere. What we can do practically, to find the right solutions to overcome problems. ABOUT JP JP is an award-winning educator in movement and wellbeing. His approach is to…

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Minisode with Steph: Spilling Wellness Secrets 14:25

5M ago14:25

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Hi Entreprenistas! It’s Steph here again with another quick minisode. Today, I’m sharing all about the inspiration behind making my 2024 all about wellness. You’ll hear some of my favorite wellness tips and secrets, why it pays to give yourself grace, and all about the importance of having an accountability partner. You’re going to hear about: My s…

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#246: The Roast: Lightheartedly "Grilling" the Person of Honor – Chris Arning

5M ago

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[29:39] A Roast is something you bake in the oven, but also a humorous way to honor or recognize an individual by poking fun at them in a good-natured way.

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Minisode with Steph: Making the Most of Your Founders Weekend Experience 17:13

5M ago17:13

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Hi Entreprenistas! It’s Steph here and this year we are going to be bringing you content beyond our weekly interviews with founders. This is our first Minisode of the year and I am excited to share with you some of my best relationship building tips and how I handle events as an introverted extrovert. Plus I will be sharing a behind the scenes of w…

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Optimizing and Scaling Your Business with Tylar Brannon 40:54

6M ago40:54

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“I think you have to stay calm when the world is on fire. You might have a small fire, you might have a massive fire, but your job as a leader is to create that calm… There's days you feel like you're drowning, but you still have to be able to show up for your team, show up for your company.” In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Tylar…

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Crafting a Powerful Pitch with Katie Dunn & Kat Weaver 57:41

6M ago57:41

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“We've helped founders secure so much money just by sticking to the foundations and not doing crazy-flashy things or over-thinking… We had one founder secure $85,000 in one pitch opportunity—the money really is out there.” -Kat Weaver In this episode of Entreprenista, we’re sitting down with angel investor Katie Dunn and serial entrepreneur Kat Wea…

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#245: Meet the Newest Toastmasters International Accredited Speakers 2023

6M ago

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[48:22] Tune in to our interview with the newest Accredited Speakers (2023) – Stephanie Angelo, Verity Price, Dale Rees-Bevan & their incredible journeys

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Building Gravitas and Catalyzing Confidence with Lisa Sun 58:28

6M ago58:28

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“When we tie so much of our happiness to [the] brass ring… It really just keeps us even more insecure and more overachieving.” -Lisa Sun In this episode of Entreprenista, we sit down with fashion entrepreneur Lisa Sun, founder and CEO of Gravitas New York, a lifestyle and apparel company that’s revolutionizing the concept of shapewear. Lisa is also…

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Turning Fears Into Stepping Stones For Success with Farnoosh Torabi 49:50

6M ago49:50

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“Sometimes when fear shows up, it's really pointing to a gap in knowledge” - Farnoosh Torabi In this episode of Entreprenista, we sit down with Farnoosh Torabi, a trailblazer in the world of personal finance. The author, speaker, and host of the "So Money" podcast, shares with us her journey as the daughter of Iranian immigrants, becoming one of th…

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#244: Handling Presentation Misfortunes & Mishaps with Grace – Jim Cathcart

6M ago

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[34:07] Jim Cathcart, CSP, CPAE his stories, strategies, & mindset for dealing with unpredictable on-stage mishaps with grace. Bonus: Free digital book.

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The Business of Wellness with Anabel Oelmann 40:56

7M ago40:56

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“It's okay not to have the answer to everything. And you don't have to do everything, you need to get really strong at what you are good at, and find other people that complement that” Anabel Oelmann is an international model turned Co-Founder and Director of The Healing Company. They are a conglomerate that acquires and scales health and wellness …

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2023 End of Year Note with Steph + Courtney 39:58

7M ago39:58

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"As you look back on 2023, be sure to celebrate all you have accomplished this year!” Hi Entreprenistas! It’s Steph & Courtney here. It has been quite the year for us both running Entreprenista and Socialfly. 2023 has been filled with lots of new experiences and learning lessons and we are about to share lots of them with you. Plus be sure to liste…

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#243: My Toastmasters Education is like a College Degree – Philip Wilkerson III

7M ago

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[29:17] Phil enlightens us a little about the fruits of his Toastmasters Communication & Leadership journey & how others can also benefit from the program

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The Slow Revolution 34:58

7M ago34:58

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IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER: The power of slow in a fast world What the slow movement is really all about and how to embrace it How slowing down can exponentially improve relationships, connection, productivity and wellbeing ABOUT CARL Carl Honoré is an award-winning writer, broadcaster and two-time TED speaker. After working with street childr…

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Sharon Price John on Leading with Heart at Build-A-Bear Workshop 59:00

7M ago59:00

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“It's magical to be of service.” In this incredibly motivating episode of Entreprenista, we're joined by Sharon Price John, the transformative CEO and President of Build-A-Bear Workshop. Under Sharon's visionary leadership, this iconic brand has undergone a remarkable transformation, redefining the retail experience for millions. Her journey, a ble…

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How Sallie Krawcheck Is Redefining Women’s Wealth with Ellevest 52:42

7M ago52:42

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“Risk-averse means you don't want to take a risk; risk-aware means you're willing to take it if you understand it." - Sallie Krawcheck Sallie Krawcheck is the visionary CEO and co-founder of Ellevest, an innovative investment platform focused on empowering women financially. Since its creation in 2014, under Sallie's leadership, Ellevest has achiev…

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#242: Finding Her Voice and Purpose Creates a Path of Opportunities – Kelly Kaur

7M ago

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[29:58] People find their voice & purpose many ways. Kaur found hers through storytelling, writing, overcoming adversity, & Toastmasters speech competitions

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Using Customer Feedback To Fuel Product Innovation with Jordan Engelhardt 34:34

7M ago34:34

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“The power of e-commerce and the power of the small businesses is now and not just in the hands of the bigger companies, so go for it and make it happen.” In this episode of Entreprenista, we are joined by Jordan Engelhardt, the Founder and President of Skinny Mixes LLC, the brand disrupting the beverage industry with guilt-free ways to enjoy a var…

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The Future of Healthcare with Ellen DaSilva Founder of Summer Health 43:45

8M ago43:45

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Ellen DaSilva is the visionary founder and CEO of Summer Health, a telehealth service that focuses on connecting parents to pediatricians and answering their questions via text within 15 minutes. At Summer Health, Ellen and her team are on a mission to radically simplify healthcare while addressing how we approach being and staying well. In this ep…

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BONUS EPISODE: Entreprenistas IN Fertility- Navigating Infertility during the holidays 44:22

8M ago44:22

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“This is no small thing. It's okay to not be okay. Talk to your team about it.” Hey, everyone, it's Stephanie here! Whether you're simply family planning, or you're experiencing infertility challenges, something that I learned firsthand through my battle with infertility, is how important it is to have the knowledge and information needed to make i…

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#241: AI, Authenticity, and…Stand-Up Comedy?—Aman Chopra

8M ago

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[32:27] Aman Chopra, public speaking coach and a recent graduate from NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering, on the intersection of AI, comedy, and authenticity

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