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This one’s different. In this episode, Doone is in the hot seat. Interviewed by her husband, this is a fast, slightly chaotic, very honest conversation about why she barely posted last year, what was actually going on behind the scenes, and how she still manages to build, lead, and follow through on what she sets her mind to. We talk ambition, energy, focus, pressure, and the parts of success that don’t show up online. No hype. No polished narrative. Just the real mechanics of how she thinks, decides, and moves. Subscribe to get new episodes and join our community of 160,000+ women below. This is Female Startup Club. ⸻ Links & Resources Join thousands of business owners reading our newsletter every Monday right here Join the FSC CLUB & Ask Your Questions: www.facebook.com/groups/femalestartupclub Female Startup Club - Ecommerce Fundamentals Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today is a true icon in every sense of the word - not only in the world of fragrance and creativity but also in business and entrepreneurship. Jo founded and sold Jo Malone London, leaving the brand in 2006 and is no longer associated with the Jo Malone brand or its products. And now 20 years later - she's done it again - creating Jo Loves into another much-loved brand that reflects her passion for innovation and storytelling.  Subscribe to get our new episodes and join our community of 120,000+ women below. This is Jo Malone for Female Startup Club. Links we mention: Jo Malone CBE Instagram Jo Loves Instagram Jo Malone CBE BBC Maestro Course Join thousands of business owners reading our newsletter every Monday right here Join the FSC CLUB & Ask Your Questions: www.facebook.com/groups/femalestartupclub Female Startup Club - Ecommerce Fundamentals Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes. In this inspiring snippet, Dame Products founder Alex Fine shares an unexpected chapter in her entrepreneurial journey: taking on the NYC subway—and winning! LINKS: Alex Fine Instagram Dame Website Female Startup Club - Ecommerce Fundamentals Join the FSC CLUB & Ask Your Questions: www.facebook.com/groups/femalestartupclub Join thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com  Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome back to the show! It’s Doone here, your host and hype girl. We’re wrapping up our three-part bootstrapping mini-series with a total powerhouse—Ali Clarke, founder of Bondi Blades, Australia’s first at-home derma razor company. Bondi Blades started as a pandemic baby with just a couple hundred bucks and quickly grew into so much more than a side hustle. Last year, Ali hit $1 million in revenue and landed her products in over 1,000 stores across Australia. How’s that for impressive? In this episode, Ali takes us through her exact blueprint for launching Bondi Blades and shares actionable tips for every founder starting their journey today. She’s breaking down what worked for her in those scrappy early days, including her experience at Cosmoprof trade show—what it cost, what she learned, and how it impacted her business. This is one of those episodes that will light a fire under you, no matter where you’re at in your entrepreneurial journey. Alrighty, let’s dive into it. This is Ali for Female Startup Club. LINKS WE MENTION: Ali Clarke Instagram Bondi Blades Website Female Startup Club - Ecommerce Fundamentals Join the FSC CLUB & Ask Your Questions: www.facebook.com/groups/femalestartupclub Join thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com  Join our tool and private community for small business owners, Majic [formerly known as Hype Club] Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome back to the show! It’s Doone here, your host and hype girl. We’re wrapping up our three-part bootstrapping mini-series with a total powerhouse—Ali Clarke, founder of Bondi Blades, Australia’s first at-home derma razor company. Bondi Blades started as a pandemic baby with just a couple hundred bucks and quickly grew into so much more than a side hustle. Last year, Ali hit $1 million in revenue and landed her products in over 1,000 stores across Australia. How’s that for impressive? In this episode, Ali takes us through her exact blueprint for launching Bondi Blades and shares actionable tips for every founder starting their journey today. She’s breaking down what worked for her in those scrappy early days, including her experience at Cosmoprof trade show—what it cost, what she learned, and how it impacted her business. This is one of those episodes that will light a fire under you, no matter where you’re at in your entrepreneurial journey. Alrighty, let’s dive into it. This is Ali for Female Startup Club. LINKS WE MENTION: Ali Clarke Instagram Bondi Blades Website Join thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com  Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome back to the show! It’s Doone here, your host and hype girl. We’re diving into the second episode of our three-part mini-series all about bootstrapping, and this one is a total gem. Today, we're playing back our episode chatting with the brilliant Karen Danudjaja, founder of Blume, the wellness brand that’s taken superfood lattes to a whole new level. Blume is what happens when you combine the benefits of the wellness aisle with the cozy vibes of your favorite café. Bootstrapped from Vancouver, Canada, Karen and her team have grown Blume to an impressive $10 million in sales—a major milestone for any founder. In this episode, Karen takes us through that gritty, exciting first year of business, how she got her first 1,000 customers, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. We also chat about her approach to bootstrapping Blume to this point and her experience raising $2 million for the next stage of growth. It’s packed with insights for anyone navigating those early startup days or dreaming of launching their own brand. And before we dive in, I just want to send a quick shoutout to all of YOU amazing humans. Every time you tune into an episode, share it, or tell a friend, you’re helping us grow this incredible community. We’ve got some exciting things in the works, and I can’t wait to share them with you soon! Alrighty, let’s get into this episode. This is Karen for Female Startup Club. LINKS WE MENTION: Karen's Instagram Blume Website Female Startup Club - Ecommerce Fundamentals Join the FSC CLUB & Ask Your Questions: www.facebook.com/groups/femalestartupclub Join thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com  Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome back to the show! It’s Doone here, your host and hype girl. We’re diving into the second episode of our three-part mini-series all about bootstrapping, and this one is a total gem. Today, we're playing back our episode chatting with the brilliant Karen Danudjaja, founder of Blume, the wellness brand that’s taken superfood lattes to a whole new level. Blume is what happens when you combine the benefits of the wellness aisle with the cozy vibes of your favorite café. Bootstrapped from Vancouver, Canada, Karen and her team have grown Blume to an impressive $10 million in sales—a major milestone for any founder. In this episode, Karen takes us through that gritty, exciting first year of business, how she got her first 1,000 customers, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. We also chat about her approach to bootstrapping Blume to this point and her experience raising $2 million for the next stage of growth. It’s packed with insights for anyone navigating those early startup days or dreaming of launching their own brand. And before we dive in, I just want to send a quick shoutout to all of YOU amazing humans. Every time you tune into an episode, share it, or tell a friend, you’re helping us grow this incredible community. We’ve got some exciting things in the works, and I can’t wait to share them with you soon! Alrighty, let’s get into this episode. This is Karen for Female Startup Club. LINKS WE MENTION: Karen's Instagram Blume Website Female Startup Club - Ecommerce Fundamentals Join the FSC CLUB & Ask Your Questions: www.facebook.com/groups/femalestartupclub Join thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com  Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome back to the show! It’s Doone here, your host and hype girl. Today, we’re kicking off our three-part mini-series all about bootstrapping—those early, scrappy days where you’re building a dream with sheer grit, determination, and maybe a little duct tape. For this first episode, I’m chatting with the amazing Piera Gelardi, who you might know as the co-founder of Refinery29. But today, we’re diving into her latest creative venture, Wild Things World—a bootstrapped startup dedicated to bringing more play and joy into our everyday lives. And let me tell you, it is a total cracker of an episode. Piera radiates good vibes, and in our chat, she shares what she’s learned from her 15 years at Refinery29, why bootstrapping her new business has brought her back to her roots, and her framework for tapping into your creative self—because we all have that magic spark just waiting to be unlocked. Wild Things World is all about celebrating the power of play. Did you know that play reduces stress, boosts creativity, and even helps us live longer? Yeah, it’s that good. So if you’ve been feeling stuck, uninspired, or just plain blah, this episode is the perfect dose of creative energy. Alrighty, let’s dive in. This is Piera for Female Startup Club. LINKS WE MENTION: Piera Luisa Instagram Refinery29 Website Wild Things World Website Female Startup Club - Ecommerce Fundamentals Join the FSC CLUB & Ask Your Questions: www.facebook.com/groups/femalestartupclub Join thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com  Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome back to the show! It’s Doone here, your host and hype girl. Today, we’re kicking off our three-part mini-series all about bootstrapping—those early, scrappy days where you’re building a dream with sheer grit, determination, and maybe a little duct tape. For this first episode, I’m chatting with the amazing Piera Gelardi, who you might know as the co-founder of Refinery29. But today, we’re diving into her latest creative venture, Wild Things World—a bootstrapped startup dedicated to bringing more play and joy into our everyday lives. And let me tell you, it is a total cracker of an episode. Piera radiates good vibes, and in our chat, she shares what she’s learned from her 15 years at Refinery29, why bootstrapping her new business has brought her back to her roots, and her framework for tapping into your creative self—because we all have that magic spark just waiting to be unlocked. Wild Things World is all about celebrating the power of play. Did you know that play reduces stress, boosts creativity, and even helps us live longer? Yeah, it’s that good. So if you’ve been feeling stuck, uninspired, or just plain blah, this episode is the perfect dose of creative energy. Alrighty, let’s dive in. This is Piera for Female Startup Club. LINKS WE MENTION: Piera Luisa Instagram Refinery29 Website Wild Things World Website Female Startup Club - Ecommerce Fundamentals Join the FSC CLUB & Ask Your Questions: www.facebook.com/groups/femalestartupclub Join thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com  Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes. Tune into this gem to hear Denetrias Charlemagne, founder of Avec Drinks, reveal the secrets behind selling 100,000 units in her first year.  LINKS: Denetrias Instagram AVEC Drinks Website Female Startup Club - Ecommerce Fundamentals Join the FSC CLUB & Ask Your Questions: www.facebook.com/groups/femalestartupclub Join thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com  Join our tool and private community for small business owners, Majic [formerly known as Hype Club] Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes. Dive into this gem with Ariel Kaye, founder of Parachute Home, as she shares her journey of proving out her concept and finding those crucial first customers. Ariel reveals the strategies she used to validate her ideas and leverage PR to build momentum. Whether you’re in the early stages of your business or looking to enhance your customer acquisition strategy, this one is key! LINKS: Ariel Kaye Instagram Parachute Home Website Female Startup Club - Ecommerce Fundamentals Join the FSC CLUB & Ask Your Questions: www.facebook.com/groups/femalestartupclub Join thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com  Join our tool and private community for small business owners, Majic [formerly known as Hype Club] Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes. In this gem, Girlboss CEO Lulu Liang shares her pivotal insights on steering a company through a successful exit and stepping into the role of CEO. Whether you're an aspiring leader or preparing for your own company’s exit, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge from someone who’s been there and done that. LINKS: Lulu Liang Instagram Luxy Hair Website Girlboss Website Female Startup Club - Ecommerce Fundamentals Join the FSC CLUB & Ask Your Questions: www.facebook.com/groups/femalestartupclub Join thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com  Join our tool and private community for small business owners, Majic [formerly known as Hype Club] Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes. In this gem of an episode, Nude Barre founder Erin Carpenter shares the incredible story of how tennis legend Serena Williams became an investor in her brand. LINKS: Erin Carpenter Instagram Nude Barre Website Female Startup Club - Ecommerce Fundamentals Join the FSC CLUB & Ask Your Questions: www.facebook.com/groups/femalestartupclub Join thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com  Join our tool and private community for small business owners, Majic [formerly known as Hype Club] Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl. In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes. In this gem, One Stripe Chai founder Farah Jesani shares her strategic approach to targeting the right customers and attracting them to her brand. Farah reveals the key tactics she used to identify her audience and connect with them in meaningful ways! LINKS: Farah Jesani Instagram One Stripe Chai Website One Stripe Chai Instagram Female Startup Club - Ecommerce Fundamentals Join the FSC CLUB & Ask Your Questions: www.facebook.com/groups/femalestartupclub Join thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com  Join our tool and private community for small business owners, Majic [formerly known as Hype Club] Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imagine a world where women receive equal funding and opportunities as men, are free from the systemic barriers we face on a daily basis, and are in control of our own wealth and finances. That’s the future we’re working towards here at Female Startup Club. Hi, I’m Doone - your host and hype girl. If you’re new here, this is the popular business podcast that takes you behind the scenes of some the world’s most successful entrepreneurs - that happen to be women. Women like Cindy Gallop from MakeLoveNotPorn, your portal to sexual self-discovery, and so many other things - inspiration, entertainment, sex education through real world demonstration. Cindy Gallop is the visionary founder of MakeLoveNotPorn and a fierce advocate for sex positivity and gender equality. I have become such a hype girl of hers online. Cindy is out there challenging societal norms and very loudly sharing her views on the state of the world, especially when it comes to women, and she is currently in the middle of a fundraise for MakeLoveNotPorn. We’ll be getting into that a little bit deeper in the episode (I invested!). Before that, we dive into the origins of her story, how to change the world through vulnerability and education, and the role of AI in our future. Whether you're just starting your side hustle, scaling your biz or looking for inspiration, join us on this crazy journey to learn all the good stuff like raising venture capital, selling your startup for life changing money, mistakes you can avoid and how to keep your mental health in check. Subscribe to get our new episodes and join our community of 120,000+ women below. This is Cindy Gallop for Female Startup Club. LINKS WE MENTION: Cindy Gallop Instagram MakeLoveNotPorn Instagram Cindy Gallop TikTok MakeLoveNotPorn TikTok Female Startup Club - Ecommerce Fundamentals Join the FSC CLUB & Ask Your Questions: www.facebook.com/groups/femalestartupclub Join thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com  Join our tool and private community for small business owners, Majic [formerly known as Hype Club] Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.