Entreprenista
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.
Episodes
Erika Sinner, Directorie & Tiny Superheroes: Building a Business That Runs Itself and a Movement That Changes Lives
“A lot of our kids are in and out of the hospital. They're not in school. They're not able to be on sports teams. So they don't really feel like they belong. And so we help them belong by welcoming them to the superhero squad.”
In this powerful episode, Erika Sinner shares her journey from a challenging childhood growing up in a trailer park to becoming the founder of a two-time Inc. 5000 company
Alexis Meruelo, Business of Her: From Rock Bottom to Building a Movement for Women
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Kim Perrell, Mistakes That Made Me A Millionaire: Why Your Worst Moves Build the Best Business
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Krista Watterworth Alterman, Krista Home: How to Sell a Business Built on Your Name
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Elisa Marshall, Maman: How Small Details Built a 53-Location Brand
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Tracy Holland, Inner Fifth: From $100M Annual Revenue to Teaching Founders to Sell Live
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Laura Geller, Laura Geller Beauty: Your Vision Is Worth More Than Their Validation
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Sadie Lincoln, Barre3: How She Turned a Personal Journey Into a 200-Studio Movement
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Betsy Fore, Velveteen Ventures: From $50K Grant to Raising Millions and Becoming a Bestselling Author
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Stephanie Cartin on How Hope and Community Created a Miracle
“I pushed for additional tests, I changed doctors when I felt unheard, and I insisted on rechecking all of my health conditions before proceeding with treatments. That persistence made all the difference in my journey.”
In honor of National Infertility Awareness Week, Stephanie Cartin opens her heart and shares a story that is so much more than personal—it’s a testament to the power of resilien
Erika Sinner, Directorie & Tiny Superheroes: Building a Business That Runs Itself and a Movement That Changes Lives
Resources:
Slack
Workamajig
“A lot of our kids are in and out of the hospital. They're not in school. They're not able to be on sports teams. So they don't really feel like they belong. And so we help them belong by welcoming them to the superhero squad.”
In this powerful episode, Erika Sinner shares her journey from a challenging childhood growing up in a trailer park to becoming the founder
How Tisha Thompson Launched the First Black-Owned Clean Makeup Brand at Sephora
“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 it's like, ‘Do you have enough money?’ It would b
Kate Northrup, Relaxed Money: The Inside Job Behind Her Seven-Figure Annual Launch
“I'm a creative. I'm a thinker. I'm a teacher…last three years. And as a result, our revenue and our profit margins have really like kicked up a notch.”
In this episode of The Entreprenista Podcast, we sit down with money expert and entrepreneur Kate Northrup to unpack a radically different approach to financial success—one rooted in nervous system regulation, relationship-building, and aligned s
Jen Gottlieb, Super Connector Media: Building a Platform that Pays You Back
“Because the more you get it done, the more you prove to yourself that you can do it and the easier that it gets.”
In this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, we sit down with speaker, entrepreneur, and personal brand expert Jen Gottlieb to talk about what it really takes to build visibility, grow an audience, and turn your voice into a powerful business asset.
Jen shares her raw and inspiring
Brielle Cotterman, The Influential Leader Agency: The Visibility Strategy Every Founder Needs
Resources Mentioned:
ClickUp
Lovable
Munch Studios
“if I didn't have all of those experiences that I had growing up…I would never be able to do the work that I do now had I not had this really crazy, unique combination of experiences throughout my lifetime.”
In this episode, we sit down with Brielle Cotterman, personal brand expert, publicist, and founder of the Influential Leader Agency. B
Kendra Bracken-Ferguson, Luminicole: Turning Community Into Your Competitive Advantage
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“Every relationship, every touch point has really fueled not just the work, but I think the personal nature of which I approach things because it's all through passion.”
In this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, we welcome back serial entrepreneu
Ida Spritzer, Inner Divinity Attraction: Turning Grief Into Purpose-Driven Reinvention"
“It is a love. It is something in you. It's like a superpower that you're creating this synergy that I call it this legacy that lives forever.”
What happens when you sit down with the woman who shaped your strength, your spirituality, and your entrepreneurial spirit?
In this deeply personal episode of The Entreprenista Podcast, Courtney welcomes someone many in the community already adore — he
Patty Arvielo, New American Funding: Building Generational Wealth Without Raising Capital
“…without people, your operation doesn't run. And when you're really good at that, the company then takes a life of its own.”
In this powerful episode of the Entrepenista podcast, we sit down with Patty Arvielo, co-founder of New American Funding, one of the largest privately held mortgage companies in the U.S. and the nation’s biggest female-owned mortgage lender.
But Patty didn’t grow up dream
Chantell Preston, Preston Partners, Redefining Success Beyond the Sale
“We built a team. We built a family.And that family really helped us grow that business to where we ended up.”
On this episode of the Entreprenista podcast, we sit down with healthcare founder, investor, and serial entrepreneur Chantelle Preston for an unfiltered conversation about what success really looks like—and what it actually takes to build a business that lasts.
From launching and scalin
How Julia Haart Reinvented Her Life at 42 from Restrictive Upbringing to Fashion Leader
“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 themselves and feel confident in their own skin. Julia
Andrea Johnston, Fuel for Female Founders: Her Must-Hear Guide for Scaling a Standout Agency Business
“I often say I would not do a lot differently because, had it not been for those mistakes, I would not have been able to grow and to do the things I did as my career continued.”
Ever wonder how much luck, timing, and strategic focus play into entrepreneurial success? In this episode of The Entreprenista Podcast, Stephanie sits down with Andrea Johnston, founder of Fuel for Female Founders, and
Tracy Litt, The School of Becoming: Why founders grow faster in the room
“The mind is the most untrustworthy part of your entire being. You can't afford to listen to your mind. In this moment, because it's trying to talk you out of something, I could expand you, that might feel a little unfamiliar. There could be a whole bunch of reasons, but none of those are aligned with who you're becoming and what you're creating.”
In this powerful episode of the Entreprenista Pod
Mary Seats, The Bakery Cowork: Her Secret Ingredient to Breaking Barriers and Building Million Dollar Dreams
“I needed support, community, someone to reach their hand down and pull me up. And now I'm always reaching my hand down to pull someone else up.”
Mary Seats is the founder of The Icing Agency and The Bakery CoWork, a co-working space designed for women entrepreneurs. From a young age, Mary showcased her entrepreneurial spirit by selling handmade Barbie clothes to all of her friends.
Despite
Kass Lazerow, Shoveling $hit: The Founder Lessons She Had to Learn the Hard Way
“I want you to go buy a house or I want you to go, you know, pay off your student loans or your debt and to be tangible about what you're doing. And if you can't say it in an authentic way, I think that's where things kind of fall apart.”In this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, we sit down with Kass Lazerow—serial founder, investor, and New York Times bestselling author of Shoveling $hit: A L
Halle Tecco, Massively Better Healthcare: Building Innovation Inside a Broken System
“So the tools that are being used behind the scenes that are hopefully reducing administration costs and that will hopefully trickle down to our costs as health care consumers. But I think where it really gets exciting is applying AI to what we call personalized medicine.”In this episode, we’re joined by Halle Tecco, founder, investor, professor, and author of the new book Massively Better Health
Ambika Singh, Armoire: Building a Thriving Wardrobe Rental Business
“I grew up sharing clothes and thought it was lovely and fun. And so rental to me is like that expression helped by the internet.”Ambika always had exuberant ideas for what she wanted to do for work. It wasn’t until she decided to quit corporate America to go to business school that she was able to combine her passion for helping women with her need to start her own company.
Today, we sit down
Meenakshi Lala, Urban Stems: Turning Perishables Into a Premium Brand
“So that is what I shifted my focus to, really partnering with the marketing team on, what are the channels that we want to invest in today for future growth? What are the channels that we want to really build loyalty and build loyalty with our customers, create excitement for them, so they display that repeat purchase behavior with us? And that's where I invested a lot of my time.”In this episode
2025 End of Year Note with Steph + Court
“I'm like, there just has to be a better way to help all of these women. And like, this is just everything that has happened. And we don't even know everything that's happening, right? These are just the messages people are telling us of what's happening. This is the impact. And I'm just so glad we took that risk many years ago”
In this powerful end-of-year episode of The Entreprenista Podcast, S
Demi Schweers, Iris: Building a Wellness Brand Rooted in Community
“If you're already going through health issues and hormonal changes, I don't want you to have to, you know, dip into savings to do this for yourself. I really wanted it to be accessible”What if your hardest battles became the blueprint for your greatest impact? For Demi Schweers, a former teacher turned Entreprenista, that’s exactly what happened. After being diagnosed with MS in 2020—followed by
Tiffany Moon, LeadHer Summit: From Reality TV to Finding Real Success and Joy
“If you want to do something, you can read a couple of books, listen to some podcasts, have some good mentors, and you can figure it out. You don't have to reinvent the wheel by yourself.”
In this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, Stephanie sits down with founder, physician, writer, and reality TV star Tiffany Moon. She shares her extraordinary journey from anesthesiologist, to pouring candle
Amber Venz Box, LTK: Reclaiming Vision and Scaling a $2B Creator Empire
“I think one of the things that you have to be sure of is, like, money actually makes your problems way worse. Like, you can light money on fire very quickly. If you don't have something that's already proven that's working, then you're going to add more”What happens when a personal stylist with $300 in her bank account accidentally sparks an entire industry? In this episode, we go beyond the head
Larissa May, Ginko: Building Tools Parents Trust in a Digital World
“...at some point, things are going to have to change, especially if you want to have kids, because it becomes about something so much bigger than you, than even your mission, but ultimately the family that you're taking care of.”
What happens when the technology designed to connect us starts driving us apart? This week on The Entreprenista Podcast, we sit down with Larissa May — Entreprenista 10
JoJo Fletcher & Mallory Patton , Saint Spritz: The Grassroots Playbook That Got Us Into Target and Walmart
“But at the end of the day, like, you know your business the best. And just as you've proven to yourself so quickly building this business, there's no one who knows your brand and your business better than you do.”
JoJo Fletcher and Mallory Patton, co-founders of Saint Spritz, turned an Aperitivo-hour obsession into a fast-growing, better-for-you canned cocktail brand. With zero beverage industry
Susie L. Sarich, SusieCakes: How Community-First Growth Scaled to 31 Locations
“So I don't think there's a right way or wrong way to handle it. It's just how you need to handle it for yourself.”In this heartwarming and deeply inspiring episode of The Entreprenista Podcast, we sit down with Susie Sarich, founder and CEO of SusieCakes, the beloved bakery brand known for its nostalgic, made-from-scratch desserts and empowering company culture. From humble beginnings in Chicago
Anastasia Soare, Anastasia Beverly Hills: The Eyebrow Empire Built on Passion, Precision & a Dream
“I supported every other brand because, and everybody used to ask me, wow, you promoted this brand and this brand. Aren't you afraid to be your competitor? No. You know, similar audience, but sharing about all different products, everyone wins.”
In this inspiring episode of The Entreprenista Podcast, Anastasia shares her remarkable journey from arriving in the U.S. with no money and no English to
Katie Wilson, BelliWelli: Building a Community-First CPG Brand
“My strategy was always one foot in front of the other. Just do something and be relentless. And we're all capable of being relentless…”
What if healing your own body could spark a movement that changes an entire industry? Katie Wilson, co-founder of Belli Welli, turned her personal struggle with gut health into a nationwide wellness brand reshaping how we talk about digestion and women’s health.
362 - Natalie Franke, Flodesk: Building a $30M Brand by Investing in People, Not Just Platforms
“So if you're listening to this and you're starting a company, my best advice and the companies that I see succeed rapidly and have longevity are companies where the founder knows the audience knows the customer or is the customer.”
What if the key to scaling your business wasn’t about spending more, but about caring more? In this episode, we sit down with Natalie Frank, Head of Marketing and Com
361 - Amanda Goetz, Toxic Grit: Building Sustainable Ambition That Honors Every Season
“I was like, oh, we need to be able to be the ones to give ourselves permission so that we can keep showing up. And that's the intentional imbalance and hierarchy that I talk about in this. And that is so important for women to understand.”
What if the hustle you’re chasing is actually holding you back from loving the life you already have? In this episode of The Entreprenistas Podcast, we sit do
360 - Loren Castle, Sweet Loren's: How I Turned Being "Unemployable" Into a Cookie Empire
“...this is my lifestyle right like eating clean is my lifestyle like enjoying every day is my lifestyle so I'm just trying to be me and and be real and show the things that I've just learned, you know, that I've been obsessed with and learned over the years and turn it into something that really brings joy to other people.”
What happens when you take a personal struggle, a deep passion, and a re
359 - Ali Mejia and Mariela Rovito, Eberjey: Scale Faster by Focusing on Your Hero Product
“It was our journey and we were quite happy on our journey and we knew that eventually all the things, everything would align and, you know, we would end up where we were meant to end up. But just for us two personally, we were very aligned as to how we wanted to grow the business.”From $20,000 in seed money to a global brand loved by women everywhere—this is the story of Eberjey. Founders Ali Mej
358 - Julie Solomon, Personal Brand Expert: How to Build Authority-Driven Messaging That Cuts Through the Noise
“People come to me to go not from zero to good, but they come to me to go from good to great.”
What does it really take to build a personal brand that cuts through the noise? In this episode, bestselling author, coach, and host of The Influencer Podcast, Julie Solomon, shares the hard-won lessons behind her business growth and reinvention.
Julie opens up about redefining success, overcoming
357 - Lori Harder, Gloci: How She Turned Setbacks Into a Multi-Million Dollar Brand
“I would say give yourself 30 days of visualizing every morning for 10 minutes every morning. What your life will look like in five years if you don't make any changes. And a lot of times, it's the realization that if you are living that sort of life where you're afraid to take the opportunities or to take the leaps, it's so much better to bet on yourself than it is to allow the world to happen to
356 - Kendra Bracken-Ferguson, BrainTrust: How She Built Four Businesses Without Sacrificing Her Values and Vision
“It's good to have your own executive coach because at the end of the day, the brand is the brand is the brand. We are also our own brand. And for me, whether the company exists in this way or not, I will still be Kendra Bracken Ferguson.”
Kendra Bracken-Ferguson, 4X founder, brand builder, and author opens up about her early career in PR, her career leap of faith, and the behind-the-scenes str
355- Gwen Whiting, The Fill: What She Wishes She Knew Before Selling Her Business
“An acquisition is not the end all, be all. And I really want to emphasize that because I think there's so many misnomers or ideas out there that people think the norm is raising money. I did not. There's another way to do it. It's just less talked about and gets less attention. The end all is not always an exit.”
Gwen Whiting is a serial entrepreneur and the co-founder of The Laundress, an eco
354 - Leanne Lopez Mosley, Rich Queen: Using AI + Automation for Million-Dollar Months
"When you actually start to look at what's working you realize that 80% of what you're doing you could actually stop doing and if you just focused on the 20%, you would make more."
Join Stephanie as she reconnects with her friend and powerhouse entrepreneur, Leanne Lopez Mosley, the founder of Rich Queen. After trading her corporate career for entrepreneurship, Leanne has mastered the art of sc
353 - Catherine Gray, She Angel Investors: Venture Capital Secrets Every Woman Founder Should Know
"We together can move that needle and help change the world for the better."
Catherine Gray is an entrepreneur, producer, and advocate for women's empowerment known for her impactful work supporting entrepreneurs through media and funding platforms. As the founder of She Angel Investors and the co-founder of the She Angels Foundation, Catherine bridges the funding gap for women by providing res
352 - Divya Gugnani, 5 SENS: Lessons on Launching Products That Truly Connect With Customers
“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, Stephanie sat down with Divya Gugnani, a serial e
351 - Allison Ellsworth, Poppi: Secrets Behind Building a Billion-Dollar Brand
“Understanding through growth, how to have that balance, and to be yourself has been a really big learning for me as an entrepreneur.”
Allison Ellsworth is the founder Poppi, a revolutionary better-for-you soda brand that you've probably seen in every store. Allison created Poppi in her kitchen by combining apple cider vinegar with refreshing flavors. After gaining national attention on Shark T
350 - Jamie Kern Lima, IT Cosmetics: Turning Setbacks into a Billion-Dollar Cosmetics Brand
“I think Entreprenistas are people who know that they're called to do something, know that their purpose, whether it's to give, or serve, or create, or ideate, they know that they have that and they're actually willing to step out and take that risk of stepping out to do something about it.”
Fear lies to us. It tells us we're safe if we stay small, if we don't step out. But what happens when we
349 - Mary Seats, The Bakery Cowork: Her Secret Ingredient to Breaking Barriers and Building Million Dollar Dreams
“I needed support, community, someone to reach their hand down and pull me up. And now I'm always reaching my hand down to pull someone else up.”
Mary Seats is the founder of The Icing Agency and The Bakery CoWork, a co-working space designed for women entrepreneurs. From a young age, Mary showcased her entrepreneurial spirit by selling handmade Barbie clothes to all of her friends.
Despite
348 - Amanda Zuckerman, Dormify: How She Built a Multi-Million Dollar Brand From Her Dorm Room
“Being an entrepreneur means being confident and passionate and fearless and resourceful, going after what you want, and not accepting 'no' when you hear it all the time.”
Amanda Zuckerman is the co-founder and CEO of Dormify, a home decor brand and e-commerce store dedicated to fashion-minded girls and first-time renters. Amanda co-founded Dormify with her mother, Karen Zuckerman, while studyi
347 - Andrea Johnston, Fuel for Female Founders: Her Must-Hear Guide for Scaling a Standout Agency Business
“I often say I would not do a lot differently because, had it not been for those mistakes, I would not have been able to grow and to do the things I did as my career continued.”
Ever wonder how much luck, timing, and strategic focus play into entrepreneurial success? In this episode of The Entreprenista Podcast, Stephanie sits down with Andrea Johnston, founder of Fuel for Female Founders, and
346 - Andrea Lisbona, Touchland: Secrets Behind The Brand That Sold For $700M
“I think one of the parts that is very exciting is that by sharing your knowledge, you empower other people to follow their dreams. Being an entrepreneur is not only following your journey, but also giving back.”
This week on the Entreprenista Podcast, we revisit a conversation between Stephanie, Courtney and Andrea Lisbona. When Andrea launched Touchland in 2010, hand sanitizer was a sticky, s
345 - Tiffany Moon, LeadHer Summit: From Reality TV to Finding Real Success and Joy
“If you want to do something, you can read a couple of books, listen to some podcasts, have some good mentors, and you can figure it out. You don't have to reinvent the wheel by yourself.”
In this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, Stephanie sits down with founder, physician, writer, and reality TV star Tiffany Moon. She shares her extraordinary journey from anesthesiologist, to pouring cand
344 - Anne Mahlum, solidcore: Strategies for Building and Selling a $100M Brand
“Write down how you're spending your time, then I want you to think back to a year ago and write down how you're spending your time. If those things are the same and you're wondering why your business hasn't grown at the level you want, you have your answer”
In this candid episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, Anne Mahlum sits down with Stephanie and Courtney to share her raw and inspiring story
343 - Sammi Cohen, Social Currency: Tips for Turning a Side Hustle into Media Empire Success
“I hustled for the last three years to get to where I am now, like crazy hours. I did it because I wanted to get from where I am now to the point where I can create my own destiny."
In this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, Stephanie meets with Sammi Cohen, founder of Social Currency, a rapidly growing media platform at the intersection of business and culture. Sammi shares her incredible j
342 - Alexis Grant, They Got Acquired: Secrets and Strategies for Selling a Business Every Founder Should Know
"Make your business work for you and make it work around your life. There's so many opportunities to do that now and so many inspiring examples. It's not just about your business, it's about you and what you want."
This week on the Entreprenista Podcast, we dive into the journey of Alexis Grant, the founder and CEO of They Got Acquired, who’s sold multiple media companies, and now helps founder
341 - Nikki Arensman and Remi Aliseo, Thirdeye Studio: Expanding Revenue and Scaling Creatively with Permanent Jewelry
In this episode, Nikki Arensman and Remi Aliseo - sisters, entrepreneurs, and the creative forces behind Thirdeye Studio - share how community and authentic connection have shaped every step of their business journey.
From launching a clothing line in their early twenties to building a go-to destination for tattoos, microblading, piercing, and permanent jewelry, Nikki and Remi open up about the
340 - Rachel Huntington, Bonjour Fête: Lessons Learned Scaling a Product-Based Business and Launching in Target
"The most important thing you can do as a leader is admit that you don't know something and look for the answers and stay curious."
In this episode of Entreprenista, Stephanie sits down with Rachel Huntington, founder and CEO of Bonjour Fête. Rachel shares her inspiring story of turning a frustration into a thriving multi-channel business, navigating the challenges of retail expansion, building
339 - Eleni Deacon, Relay: The Finance Secrets Women Founders Need to Scale Sustainably
"The success of your strategies is going to depend on how well you know your customer.”
In this episode of Entreprenista, Stephanie speaks with Eleni Deacon, the VP of Marketing at Relay*.
Eleni shares her journey to the tech world, emphasizing the importance of genuine relationships with customers, accountants, and community members. Learn how Relay is revolutionizing financial management for
338 - Ingrid Zapata Read, Grow With Community: Why Building a Thriving Community is Every Founder's Secret Weapon
This week on the Entreprenista Podcast, Ingrid Zapata Read, community strategist and founder of Working Momkind and Grow With Community, shares how women founders can grow faster and stronger through the power of community.
Ingrid shares how one authentic conversation on Instagram sparked a ripple effect that turned into a thriving business supporting women founders. You'll hear the journey of
337 - Stephanie Cartin on How Hope and Community Created a Miracle
“I pushed for additional tests, I changed doctors when I felt unheard, and I insisted on rechecking all of my health conditions before proceeding with treatments. That persistence made all the difference in my journey.”
In honor of National Infertility Awareness Week, Stephanie Cartin opens her heart and shares a story that is so much more than personal—it’s a testament to the power of resilience
336 - Loren Castle, Sweet Loren's: Her Secrets to Building a $100 Million CPG Brand
“I started Sweet Loren’s because of a personal need that made me realize that everyone I met actually also had this need too.”
This week on the Entreprenista Podcast, Loren Castle, the founder of Sweet Loren's shares her inspiring journey. You'll hear all about how Loren built her brand, an allergy-friendly baking and snacking company that has changed the food industry.
After surviving cancer at
335 - Kara Goldin, Hint: How Her Curiosity and Resilience Disrupted the Beverage Industry
“I didn't have that knowledge of the industry, but knowing what I know today, I think it's applicable in every industry. It's about looking at who is actually going to put money on the table to buy this.”
In this episode, we dive deep with Kara Goldin, the visionary founder of Hint. Kara's journey is one of unexpected twists and turns. From the early days of uncertainty, to the risks she took, to
334 - Leanne Lopez Mosley, Rich Queen: Business Secrets for Million Dollar Months
“Everything you do in your business is about messaging, including leadership of your teams, and including the way you communicate with your customers.”
In this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, we celebrate a significant milestone: our first in-person recording since 2020! Join Stephanie as she reconnects with her friend and powerhouse entrepreneur, Leanne Lopez Mosley, the founder of Rich Qu
333 - Carly Zakin & Danielle Weisberg, The Skimm: Building and Evolving a Media Empire
“I think that was probably the biggest thing that we took away...Instead of trying to overcomplicate and create a brand, we were just going to write how people speak.”
In this episode, we sit down with Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, the co-founders and co-CEOs of TheSkimm, a digital media company that's changing how millennial women consume news. Carly and Danielle share their authentic journ
332 - Leslie Tessler, Hanni: Creating Eco-Friendly Body Care for Busy Lifestyles
“I had moved to South America and I had totally changed my perspective on where I wanted to be spending my time and where I didn't. I had increased expectations for things that worked better in half the time, and that's what I was trying to do with Hanni.”
This week, join us as we dive into the inspiring entrepreneurial journey of Leslie Tessler, the founder and CEO of Hanni, a revolutionary body
331 - Sarah Acton, BILL: Helping Founders Gain Control and Confidence Over Their Finances
“A suite of tools and products and services that really enable SMBs to get access to the types of financial automation that used to only be in the hands of big companies, but bringing those tools to SMBs in a way that's purpose built for them.”
In this episode of Entreprenista we dive deep into the world of small and mid-sized business (SMBs) support with Sarah Acton, Chief Customer Officer at BI
330 - Addie Gundry, Pluie: Sharing Her Secrets for Winning Awards
“Winning an [E100] award for an innovation that was very needed… it really just helped drive awareness.”
In this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, we dive into the inspiring journey of Addie Gundry, the founder of Pluie, and last year’s Entreprenista 100 Innovator of the Year. Join us as we explore Addie's experiences before and after winning, the motivations behind her innovative self-saniti
329 - Mei Lin Ng, Hearth Display: Innovating Family Management and Connection
“Being creative and solving problems every single day has been the most gratifying thing, and the thing that I have loved to do for my entire career.”
In this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, we sit down with Mei Lin Ng, co-founder and CEO of Hearth Display. She shares her incredible journey from studying photography to revolutionizing family life through innovative technology. Discover how
328 - Julie Solomon: Elevating Your Personal Brand and Messaging
“It's not about being the best, it's about being the only."
In this episode Julie Solomon returns to the podcast to challenge conventional wisdom and empower entrepreneurs to build businesses that align with their personal values and goals. This episode covers everything from personal branding basics, to advanced messaging strategies, to exciting new business tools, and Julie's hard-won insights
327 - Become an Award-Winning Founder This Year
“We wanted to create a program to celebrate founders at all stages of business.”
In this episode of Entreprenista, Stephanie shares the exciting announcement of the third annual Entreprenista 100 Awards and why applying could be a game-changer for your business. From securing press and partnerships to gaining funding opportunities and confidence, this awards program is designed to celebrate found
326 - Ali Mejia and Mariela Rovito, Eberjey: From Self-Funding to Sleepwear Success
"Being an Entreprenista means also showing up for other women entrepreneurs, lifting them up and sharing our wisdom, our knowledge...that is so important to us."
In this episode, we sit down with Ali Mejia and Mariela Rovito, co-founders of Eberjey, the luxury sleepwear brand that has redefined comfort and style. From their humble beginnings with just $20,000 to building a global brand sold in ov
325 - Carrie Pacini and Laura Mayes, Mom 2.0: Creating a Community for Mamaprenistas
"Feedback is a gift, and it's always wrapped in truth."
Join us as we sit down with Laura Mayes and Carrie Pacini, the dynamic duo behind Mom 2.0, a groundbreaking conference and community that connects moms in the realms of marketing, media, and business. In this episode, they reveal the early inspirations behind Mom 2.0, the secrets to their successful partnership, the challenges they faced in
324 - Catherine Gray, She Angel Investors: Funding the Future of Women Founders
"We together can move that needle and help change the world for the better."
Catherine Gray is an entrepreneur, producer, and advocate for women's empowerment known for her impactful work supporting entrepreneurs through media and funding platforms. As the founder of She Angel Investors and the co-founder of the She Angels Foundation, Catherine bridges the funding gap for women by providing resou
323 - Richelle Pena, Health Biz Mastery: Lessons Learned Building a Healthcare Empire
“Say yes and figure it out after. It's okay to be a learner and new at something again. How you build confidence is through knowledge. And if you shy away from learning new things and doing new things, then you won't ever be confident in something. I think that's something that everybody should listen and lean into. If something scares you but you get those butterflies— do it. Because once you're
322 - We Let AI Plan 2025 + a HUGE Surprise
Hi Entreprenistas! We’re here with a quick minisode that you definitely don't want to miss. We let AI select our words of the year for 2025, and what we found out was super shocking! We're ready to go, and one of my favorite ways to prepare for a new year is to choose a word or theme to set the stage. We also share a HUGE surprise with all of you and share some juicy details for the year ahead.
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321 - Jasmine Star: The Power of Personal Branding in Business
“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.’"
In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Jasmine Star, a world-class speaker, thought leader, podcast host, CEO, and entrepreneur dedicated to helping you achieve your highest goals. Jasmine began her career as an internationally recognized wedding photographer and
320 - Gwen Whiting, The Fill: Turning Pain into Purposeful Entrepreneurship
“An acquisition is not the end all, be all. And I really want to emphasize that because I think there's so many misnomers or ideas out there that people think the norm is raising money. I did not. There's another way to do it. It's just less talked about and gets less attention. The end all is not always an exit.”
Gwen Whiting is a serial entrepreneur and the co-founder of The Laundress, an eco-f
319 - 2024 End of Year Note with Steph + Court
“You have to listen to your customers. You have to listen to your community to find out what their needs are, what they like. Your business is going to evolve over the years based on customer needs and preferences.”
We know we say this every year… but once again, 2024 has absolutely flown by. Though the year has been a rollercoaster of ups and downs, we’ve had the privilege of experiencing so man
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