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College admission is a top worry on the minds of high school students and their parents, leading to a 58% increase in the education consulting industry in the past 10 years. Our guest today, Kat Cohen is the founder of one of the world's leading education consulting businesses, IvyWise, which helps students gain admission to their best fit colleges through counseling, test prep, research services, and more. Listen to hear Kat talk about how she got her start in this industry and the knowledge she's gathered along the way.Subscribe to Ideamix Radio and stay tuned for new episodes every Thursday. On Ideamix Radio we speak with entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, career changers, experts and enthusiasts for insider tips that help you build the life, business, and career you want.Ideamix is the go-to destination for entrepreneurs to turn their idea into a business. Check out our website at www.theideamix.com. For comments, questions, podcast guest ideas or sponsorship enquiries, please email info@theideamix.com.

Today we talked with Nona Lim, the founder of Nona Lim LLC, about how to raise capital for your business. Nona has learned through her experience building her eponymous brand that fundraising is not a one-size-fits-all endeavour. Listen as she describes the types of funding and how to determine which is the best for your particular venture. Subscribe to Ideamix Radio and stay tuned for new episodes every Thursday. On Ideamix Radio we speak with entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, career changers, experts and enthusiasts for insider tips that help you build the life, business, and career you want.Ideamix is the go-to destination for entrepreneurs to turn their idea into a business. Check out our website at www.theideamix.com. For comments, questions, podcast guest ideas or sponsorship enquiries, please email info@theideamix.com.

Today we spoke with Christine Ha, the chef, writer, and restaurant owner who is best known for being the first blind contestant to win MasterChef. After opening her second restaurant in September, she is facing the unique challenges that come along with the pandemic. Lucky for Christine, she knows the importance of being able to adapt to whatever life throws at her. Listen as she talks with us about the intersection of writing and cooking, the process of opening a restaurant, and her personal journey before and after MasterChef. Subscribe to Ideamix Radio and stay tuned for new episodes every Thursday. On Ideamix Radio we speak with entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, career changers, experts and enthusiasts for insider tips that help you build the life, business, and career you want.Ideamix is the go-to destination for entrepreneurs to turn their idea into a business. Check out our website at www.theideamix.com. For comments, questions, podcast guest ideas or sponsorship enquiries, please email info@theideamix.com.

After 5 tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, a Silver Star, and a Purple Heart, Elliot Ackerman needed to reinvent himself to return to civilian life. Embracing his creative side, he became a best-selling author and journalist, writing fiction and non-fiction inspired by his experiences in military service. Listen as he tells us about his experience transitioning from soldier to author and the importance of communication in an increasingly divided society. Subscribe to Ideamix Radio and stay tuned for new episodes every Thursday. On Ideamix Radio we speak with entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, career changers, experts and enthusiasts for insider tips that help you build the life, business, and career you want.Ideamix is the go-to destination for entrepreneurs to turn their idea into a business. Check out our website at www.theideamix.com. For comments, questions, podcast guest ideas or sponsorship enquiries, please email info@theideamix.com.

Re-entering the workforce after maternity leave is a huge struggle for new mothers logistically, financially, and emotionally. While trying to balance their careers and adjusting to motherhood, Katya Libin and Amri Kibbler longed for a community of business-minded new mothers like them to give support, offer advice, and more. Together they created HeyMama, a private network of career focused moms, to do just that. Listen as they discuss the importance of support in the early stages of parenthood, the challenges working mothers face, and how they balanced motherhood and creating a business. Subscribe to Ideamix Radio and stay tuned for new episodes every Thursday. On Ideamix Radio we speak with entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, career changers, experts and enthusiasts for insider tips that help you build the life, business, and career you want.Ideamix is the go-to destination for entrepreneurs to turn their idea into a business. Check out our website at www.theideamix.com. For comments, questions, podcast guest ideas or sponsorship enquiries, please email info@theideamix.com.

Ju Rhyu launched her skincare brand, Hero Cosmetics, with only one product: the Mighty Patch. Today, Hero Cosmetics sells one box of Mighty Patch every 15 seconds. Listen as she discusses her inspiration for her brand, the differences between Korean and American skincare, and how to turn an idea into a business plan. With the skincare industry growing faster than ever, it can be hard for new brands to stand out but Ju shares some great tips for promoting your brand in unique and cost-effective ways.

Jordan Nathan is the founder of Caraway Home, a cookware brand aimed at making cooking fun, safe, and accessible for less experienced cooks. His business runs on a sustainable model that prioritizes gradual longterm growth and diversified sale channels. Jordan also discusses consumer psychology, the importance of tracking data trends, and how to find a target demographic. With more and more people at home due to the pandemic, cooking is becoming an increasingly popular pastime. Listen now to hear how Jordan is making the best out of a unique situation and planning on expanding even further. Subscribe to Ideamix Radio and stay tuned for new episodes every Thursday. On Ideamix Radio we speak with entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, career changers, experts and enthusiasts for insider tips that help you build the life, business, and career you want.Ideamix is the go-to destination for entrepreneurs to turn their idea into a business. Check out our website at www.theideamix.com. For comments, questions, podcast guest ideas or sponsorship enquiries, please email info@theideamix.com.

Our guest today is Ashley McCormick, the founder of Asha, a lifestyle accessories brand she founded right out of college. Always an entrepreneurial spirit, Ashley was inspired to turn her hobby of making jewelry into a business after a chance meeting with the head of Chanel Fine Jewelry while studying abroad in Paris. Deciding to start a business during your junior year of college requires a determined mindset and the ability to adapt to any circumstance. Listen to Ashley's advice for college-age aspiring entrepreneurs and how she overcame the unique challenges young people face in starting their own business.Subscribe to Ideamix Radio and stay tuned for new episodes every Thursday. On Ideamix Radio we speak with entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, career changers, experts and enthusiasts for insider tips that help you build the life, business, and career you want.Ideamix is the go-to destination for entrepreneurs to turn their idea into a business. Check out our website at www.theideamix.com. For comments, questions, podcast guest ideas or sponsorship enquiries, please email info@theideamix.com.

With 2/3 of Americans unable to pass a basic financial literacy test and 9/10 of Americans wishing that financial literacy had been a required course in high school, there was a clear gap in the market for financial education. Tina Hay created her business Napkin Finance to fill this gap and teach people about money in a simple and accessible way. Through understanding the importance of visual learning and the overwhelming nature of financial jargon, Tina has been able to teach complex topics in a fun and easily understood way. Listen as she describes growing her business, partnering with the White House, and the importance of financial literacy for everyone. Subscribe to Ideamix Radio and stay tuned for new episodes every Thursday. On Ideamix Radio we speak with entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, career changers, experts and enthusiasts for insider tips that help you build the life, business, and career you want. Ideamix is the go-to destination for entrepreneurs to turn their idea into a business. Check out our website at www.theideamix.com. For comments, questions, podcast guest ideas or sponsorship enquiries, please email info@theideamix.com.

Sarah Ford is a businesswoman who had to learn the art of adaptation. Her brand, Ranch Road Boots, has survived cross country relocations, pivots, and the transition to online sales. As a former Marine and off-road spirit, Sarah is no stranger to keeping up with the changes life throws at her. With the pandemic and subsequent shutdown hitting everyone hard, Sarah has used her ability to adapt to keep her business alive. Listen as she describes the conception, growth, and evolution of her business and the unique struggles of direct to consumer retailers in unprecedented circumstances. Subscribe to Ideamix Radio and stay tuned for new episodes every Thursday. On Ideamix Radio we speak with entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, career changers, experts and enthusiasts for insider tips that help you build the life, business, and career you want.Ideamix is the go-to destination for entrepreneurs to turn their idea into a business. Check out our website at www.theideamix.com. For comments, questions, podcast guest ideas or sponsorship enquiries, please email info@theideamix.com.