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Rochelle Jacobs is the co-founder of Naturally Serious, a clean and consciously formulated skincare brand. She and her partner, Sarah McNamara, created the brand to address the need for effective, clean skincare products with transparent ingredient lists. Naturally Serious products are known for being clinically tested, cruelty-free, and sustainably packaged. They avoid "B.A.D." (Banned, Ambiguous, or Debatable) ingredients and use a patented Anti-Pollution Blend of antioxidants. Their products are cruelty-free, eco-conscious, and clinically tested. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SAINT Jō was born from a simple, yet powerful mission: to create skincare and supplements that truly work, without compromise. Allyse wanted products that women could trust—formulated with clean, non-toxic ingredients while still delivering the high-performance results we all deserve. With her background in product development she had the tools to build something different—something intentional, elevated, and deeply personal. Every formula is backed by science, designed to nourish, protect, and enhance your skin from the inside out. SAINT Jō isn't just about skincare; it's about prioritizing yourself, your well-being, and your confidence. This brand is more than just products—it's a movement. A movement for women who want it all, who refuse to settle, and who believe in beauty that aligns with their values. Her goal is to empower women to embrace their routines with confidence, knowing they are making the best choices for their skin and their health. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is a master at helping founders and early-stage startups unlock their potential in both business growth and personal development. TJ Allison is a founder coach, sales strategist, and ex-Google sales leader. Based in New York City, TJ is best known for empowering startup founders, technical leaders, and social entrepreneurs to master the art of sales—even if it’s their very first time selling. TJ’s approach goes far beyond typical sales frameworks. Bringing together over a decade of sales expertise, TJ blends coaching in high-impact sales strategies with principles of mindfulness and emotional intelligence. His coaching is renowned for simplifying complex sales problems, helping founders clarify their message, and offering candid feedback free from investor or team biases. Before founding his coaching practice, TJ managed an $80 million book of business at Google, led enterprise sales and enablement at various tech startups—several of which went on to successful exits—and built experience across multiple industries, from SaaS to social impact. He’s also facilitated sales and wellness workshops for top brands and even guided “first-time founders” through the rigors of scaling teams and leveling up their own sales abilities So whether you’re preparing your first pitch, dealing with the stress of rapid scaling, or simply want a clearer path to growing your business—today's conversation will deliver real, actionable advice straight from one of the top founder coaches in the business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the podcast! Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Heba Maksad, the visionary founder of Vollie. Heba is a passionate innovator committed to brining your hair salon to your home. With a background that blends creativity and strategic vision, she has built Vollie into a standout brand that resonates deeply with its community. Join us as we dive into Heba's inspiring journey, her challenges, and her insights on entrepreneurship and building meaningful connections through Vollie. SHOP HERE!! Vollue has been featured in publications like Beauty Independent, Ebby, Daily Mom, Forbes, InStyle and more!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the podcast! Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Heba Maksad, the visionary founder of Vollie. Heba is a passionate innovator committed to brining your hair salon to your home. With a background that blends creativity and strategic vision, she has built Vollie into a standout brand that resonates deeply with its community. Join us as we dive into Heba's inspiring journey, her challenges, and her insights on entrepreneurship and building meaningful connections through Vollie. SHOP HERE!! Vollue has been featured in publications like Beauty Independent, Ebby, Daily Mom, Forbes, InStyle and more!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shelley Zalis is a prominent entrepreneur and gender equality advocate, best known as the founder and CEO of The Female Quotient (The FQ). Often referred to as the “Chief Troublemaker,” she has been instrumental in reshaping workplace culture to promote inclusivity and equality. Established in 2015, The FQ is a Los Angeles-based company that advocates for gender equality in the workplace. It offers live events, online forums, research, media, and advisory services to advance gender parity. The FQ has built a global community of over 6 million women across 30 industries in more than 100 countries. In 2000, Zalis founded OTX, a pioneering online research company that quickly became one of the fastest-growing firms in its field. She sold OTX to Ipsos in 2010 for $80 million and continued to lead innovation there for five years. Shelley is here to tell us about her story and everything in between! Hope you guys enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi Guys!! Welcome back. Today, I sat down with Professor Ashish Bhatia. Ashish Bhatia is a Clinical Associate Professor of Management & Entrepreneurship at NYU Stern, where he’s pioneering a bold new vision for entrepreneurial education. He’s been featured in Harvard Business Review, TechCrunch, and has shared insights on major platforms like MSNBC and Bloomberg. Beyond the headlines, Professor Bhatia is also the founding force behind one of NYU’s most innovative academic programs — the Business, Technology, and Entrepreneurship degree, or BTE. Under his leadership, BTE became the most selective program at Stern in just three years, thanks to a unique, four-year curriculum that blends action and reflection, creativity and strategy — the art and science of building ventures that matter. In 2022, his commitment to teaching earned him a spot on Poets & Quants’ list of the Top 50 Business School Professors. hisprogram, along with lessons he learned by living with an entrepreneur (his wife!). Enjoy!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi Guys!! I am here today with Pia Mance is an innovative founder and passionate entrepreneur. In 2022 she founded Heaven Mayhem, a vintage inspired jewellery label, driven by a desire to produce timeless yet distinct pieces. Pia's impeccable style and her extensive research of trends throughout history has led her to design and create pieces that will both stand out and stand the test of time Pia is also the founder and host of Pias Pod, a podcast focusing on conversations about entrepreneurship, health and wellness, fashion and so much more. Pia is here today to tell us about her story and how she was able to build up a cult following.  Pia started with $900, which was all she could really put into the company. 'I used to cover things like packaging materials from Amazon, a Shopify subscription, and of course, materials, like sourcing vintage pendants at flea markets. ' That’s how Heaven Mayhem was born. Hope you guys enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi guysss!! Super excited today to have Chris Maguire here with us today. This is only part 1! He is not only the co-founder of Etsy, but a serial entrepreneur who has a knack for building things and solving problems. Chris for the last 10 years has been running the Tubby Robot Ice Cream factory,  a homemade ice cream parlor in Philadelphia, but before that worked on a plethora of projects all of which you will hear in the intro! “Chris is basically one of the most interesting people I know. He is exceptionally smart, sharp and driven and doesn't think twice about making his ideas see their completion. As a business owner and starter, I'd recommend him to anyone that was about to go into partnership with him. If only our careers crossed paths hard enough, I would too in a heartbeat!” Vicky Siolos, Lead UX writer at Airbnb  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi guysss!! Super excited today to have Chris Maguire here with us today. This is only part 1! He is not only the co-founder of Etsy, but a serial entrepreneur who has a knack for building things and solving problems. Chris for the last 10 years has been running the Tubby Robot Ice Cream factory,  a homemade ice cream parlor in Philadelphia, but before that worked on a plethora of projects all of which you will hear in the intro! “Chris is basically one of the most interesting people I know. He is exceptionally smart, sharp and driven and doesn't think twice about making his ideas see their completion. As a business owner and starter, I'd recommend him to anyone that was about to go into partnership with him. If only our careers crossed paths hard enough, I would too in a heartbeat!” Vicky Siolos, Lead UX writer at Airbnb  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back!! Today, I sat down with Sutian Dong. Sutian Dong (Stern), is a partner at Multitudes, where she believes that the next generation of innovation will be different from the last. She also co-founded Global Women in VC, the largest and most powerful network of female VCs in the world. Today, we talk a lot about how her thesis has transformed while being a VC and how her time in university shaped her life / work today. enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back!! Today, I sat down with Sutian Dong. Sutian Dong (Stern), is a partner at Multitudes, where she believes that the next generation of innovation will be different from the last. She also co-founded Global Women in VC, the largest and most powerful network of female VCs in the world. In the early days, when Sutian first began her journey as a VC, she shared her experience of seeing promising deals with female founders fall through, which sparked her to identify gaps in the market. She noticed there wasn't a strong community of women in VC. This mindset of turning setbacks into opportunities is crucial for aspiring investors and founders alike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HI Guysss!! Welcome back:) Today, I sat down with Jesslyn Rollins, the CEO of the company that created the first of its kind, IV in a bottle, BIOLYTE. Her father (an anesthesiologist) and sister started this company when Rollins' mother was diagnosed with breast cancer after witnessing a gap in the hydration market. They created this medical grade hydration drink to supplement nutrients you would get in an IV. BIOLYTE has grown to a be a multimillion dollar company and Jesslyn (& BIOLYTE) have been featured in The Business Journals, Entreprenista, Inc and this one too!, Voyage ATL, and many more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi guys!! Welcome back to the first episode of 2025! Today, I sat down with Drew Lederman, the co-founder of Resist. Resist is on a mission to make it easy to snack for balanced blood sugar on-the-go with science-backed, all natural protein & fiber bars with a clinically proven slow blood sugar response. Resist is making blood sugar balance easy & delicious through low carb, all natural protein & fiber bars: 🔬 Clinically-backed stable blood sugar response 🍒 Metabolism and GLP-1-supportive recipe 🌿 BPA-free, non-toxic wrappers 👩‍⚕️ Recommended by 800+ Doctors & Dietitians ♻️ Plastic neutral & women-owned certified vegan • gluten-free • keto-friendly • soy-free • 0g added sugar • no gums • stevia-free • non-GMO • nothing artificial • no sugar alcohols Their vegan keto bars come in flavors like Cinnamon Chocolate Chip , Goji Cherry Chocolate Chip, and Peanut Butter Turmeric to help support holistic balance from the inside out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi guys!! Welcome back:) Today, I sat down with Hannah Power. Hannah is a personal branding coach, author, TEDx and keynote speaker with a head full of dreams and an obsession for finding what makes people tick.  Hannah, after going through her fair share of tumult, has been working in this space for nearly three years now and has worked with over 300 people supporting purpose driven CEOs, solopreneurs to clarify and build their personal brand, increasing their impact and income.  Hannah is not only the host of ‘Flow,’ the podcast for big dreamers, high achievers and freedom seekers and a 1:1 coach but also is the founder of Amplify, a membership community for entrepreneurs, solopreneurs and changemakers who want to build their personal brand, live in their flow and surround themselves with people just like them. Connect with Hannah on instagram here & if you're interested in the PDF Hannah was talking about - email us at [email protected]! happy holidays folks xx yanaiya Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices