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Latest episodes

Nov 4, 2021 • 30min
Business 101 - How to Reinvent a Brand
Frederic Fekkai, CEO and founder of FEKKAI and co-founder of Bastide, joins us today to discuss his experience of reinventing a brand. After selling FEKKAI to Procter & Gamble in 2008, Frederic realized how far the buy-out removed his products from their original mission. In 2016, he and his wife co-founded Bastide, a beauty and lifestyle brand celebrating artisans from the South of France. In 2018, he bought the FEKKAI brand back making it the global authority in salon performance with clean, highly effective formulas in sustainable packaging. Listen in as Frederic discusses how brands change between owners and how he brought his brand back to what he wanted it to represent.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 inquiries, please email info@theideamix.com.

Oct 28, 2021 • 34min
Entrepreneurs 101 - Zoe Barry, Serial Founder
Today's guest is serial entrepreneur and influencer, Zoe Barry, who discussed her previous startup company ZappRx, as well as her new startup, Zingeroo. Zoe explains her career path from her first job on Wall Street to starting her first company at 26 years old, for which she raised over $42 million. Tune in for Zoe's insights on starting a company inspired by personal obstacles, how to know when investors are the right fit for your company, and building a valuable social media presence. 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 inquiries, please email info@theideamix.com.

Oct 21, 2021 • 47min
Entrepreneurs 101 - Dave Parker, Author and Businessman
Today we spoke with serial entrepreneur Dave Parker about his new book, "Trajectory Startup." In his book, Dave outlines plans and tips for those looking to start a business or any sort of professional endeavor, with personalized business models and financial templates. Listen in for Dave's advice on the trials of getting started, developing a business for the right reasons, and the crucial challenge of diversifying the modern workplace. 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 inquiries, please email info@theideamix.com.

Oct 14, 2021 • 33min
Entrepreneurs 101 - Jessica Kim & Steven Lee, ianacare
Today's guests are Jessica Kim and Steven Lee, co-founders of ianacare. Jessica and Steven seek to connect home caregivers in order to lessen the isolation many inevitably experience. Through ianacare, caregivers can get support for everyday tasks that come with caring for a loved one around the clock. Listen now for Steven and Jessica's insight on the crucial need to connect caregivers, how to collaborate on a business, and their personal experiences with caregiving that led them to supporting others.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 inquiries, please email info@theideamix.com.

Oct 7, 2021 • 26min
Business 101 - How to Build a Community
Today we spoke with Vanessa Cornell, founder of NUSHU. NUSHU works to create collaborative spaces for those seeking inspiration and discussion and offers guided sessions to build trust and new ideas. Tune in for Vanessa's advice on how to grow a business from the ground up, how important authenticity is in drawing clientele, and what it takes to truly serve your target audience. 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 inquiries, please email info@theideamix.com.

Sep 30, 2021 • 31min
Entrepreneurs 101 - Edith Cooper and Jordan Taylor, Medley
Today we are joined by mother-daughter team Edith Cooper and Jordan Taylor, as they discuss their business, Medley. Medley provides a space for workers to meet in guided, diverse group sessions in order to grow their collaboration skills through conversation and teamwork. Listen in for Edith and Jordan's perspectives on the necessity of cultivating diversity in the workplace, running a business as mother and daughter, and how Medley's mission aligns with an ever-evolving workforce.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 inquiries, please email info@theideamix.com.

Sep 23, 2021 • 19min
Business 101 - How to Take Over a Family Business
Coralie Charriol Paul, CEO of Charriol watches and jewelry, joins us today and discusses what it means to take over a family business founded by her father. Coralie touches on evolving the brand for the next generation of consumers, maintaining boundaries in a tight family business, and the challenges of being a female CEO. Listen in for advice on keeping a multigenerational business fresh while continuing to honor its history. 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 inquiries, please email info@theideamix.com.

Sep 16, 2021 • 15min
Business 101 - How to Build a Beauty Brand
Divya Gugnani, CEO and co-founder of Wander Beauty, joins us today to discuss the foundations of building a beauty business. After being unable to find beauty products to fit her on-the-go lifestyle, Divya set out to make these products herself. Listen in to hear Divya propose the philosophies necessary to create depth in your business in such a competitive market, while also offering advice for how to tackle and avoid biased feedback and how to get through the tough times of entrepreneurship. 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 inquiries, please email info@theideamix.com.

Aug 19, 2021 • 20min
Business 101 - How to Disrupt an Industry
"Today we welcome Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, Entrepreneur, Investor, Board Director, Tech Advisor, Mentor, Author, Public Speaker, and Co-Founder of Gilt & GLAMSQUAD. Alexandra finds entrepreneurship addictive, is invigorated by the noes, listens to the naysayers, but mostly loves connecting with people. In today's episode, hear her take on great ideas becoming great companies through the art of disruption. 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 inquiries, please email info@theideamix.com."

Aug 12, 2021 • 30min
Entrepreneurs 101 - Kiane Von Mueffling, SoldOut NYC
Kiane von Mueffling is the founder of Sold Out NYC, a clothing company by women for women. What started as a movement has also become a matter of comfort and style. Kiane’s journey to becoming an entrepreneur is anything but conventional. From Managing Director at Citibank to becoming a SoulCycle Instructor to founding Sold Out NYC, Kiane has followed her happiness while still flexing her creative and marketing skillsets. Tune in to hear her story as well as her plan of attack on mainstream retail.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 inquiries, please email info@theideamix.com.