Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Before having children, former CIA Officer Emily Hikade was fearless when carrying out dangerous missions. Experiencing a near-death experience forced Emily to confront her own mortality, leading to a pivotal moment in her life.  In 2015, Emily founded Petite Plume, a luxury sleepwear company in order to provide more safety for her family. Inspired by her travels, Emily began to create high-quality children's sleepwear without flame-retardant chemicals. Emily believes her experience working for the CIA has made her a more resilient entrepreneur. Knowing that the ups and downs of business are not life or death situations, Emily has created and grown a successful business and retired from a life of high risk. Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success. Follow Superwomen on Instagram. Guest Website: petite-plume.com Social Media: @petiteplume @emilyhikade Big Ideas:  Having a high-risk tolerance and the dangers of working for the CIA Experiencing a near-death experience as a mother that changes everything There’s never a right time to start a business Resilience as the key to not failing in business Entrepreneurs never get to relax as each day is a challenge Life after the CIA and staying settled in one place

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! In both life and design, Laetitia Gorra, Founder and CEO of Roarke Design Studio, believes everything will fall into place. Her entrepreneurial journey has proven to be exactly that. From assistant buyer at Bergdorf's to jewelry designer and fashion consultant, it seems one door after another opened as Laetitia followed her interests eventually leading her to designing workspaces that rethink today's workplace. Having been hired with zero experience to be the Head of Interiors at The Wing, Laetitia learned just how much the design of a space can influence how people work and what they are inspired by. In a post-pandemic world, Laetitia is redefining the workspace by going against the norms of society. By blending both functionality and beauty, Laetitia hopes to help companies get employees back into the workplace. Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success. Follow Superwomen on Instagram. Guest Website: roarkedesignstudio.com Social Media: @roarke.design.studio Big Ideas: The key to learning anything is starting at the bottom Accepting new opportunities regardless of your experience Designing a space to inspire people The importance of a support system as a working mom Figuring out work-life balance post-pandemic Designing spaces that go against the norms of society Believing everything will fall into place Rethinking the design of the workplace The importance of having a physical space for collaboration Treating people respectfully and finding solutions

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! In the post-pandemic world, running a PR agency can be challenging amidst the ever-changing media landscape. However, Jennifer Bett Meyer and Melissa Duren Conner of Jennifer Bett Communications understand the importance of maintaining your core values while evolving your agency. Five years after appearing on Superwomen in 2019, Jennifer and Melissa share how their agency has evolved. Jennifer Bett Communications celebrates its tenth anniversary this year, and even with a decade of experience, Jennifer and Melissa still love pitching. Despite having experienced many highs and lows, they remained true to themselves after the pandemic by concentrating on brand storytelling and maintaining personal relationships with editors. Jennifer and Melissa are proud to run an agency that puts women first, especially mothers. They believe that success can be achieved by reimagining the workday and prioritizing family. For female founders just getting started, Jennifer and Melissa are always available for office hours.  Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success. Follow Superwomen on Instagram. Guest Website: jenniferbett.com Social Media: @jbettcomm @jbc_pr Big Ideas: How intentionally building your client roster can help you get through crises Keeping your PR agency relevant in the ever-evolving world of media The importance of developing relationships with the editorial communities How the mistake of moving too quickly can affect your business Helping your struggling business by bringing in the right person Navigating the co-founder relationship with effective communication The balancing act of running a company as a mom and changing the way we view moms and work The importance of supporting your team's personal life to better their professional life The best ways to amplify your brand or business when you're just getting started The importance of female founders supporting one another Links: Listen to Jennifer and Melissa’s First Podcast Appearance on Superwomen Sign up for the Office Hours Newsletter  Email Jennifer and Melissa about Office Hours

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! This episode is sponsored by Magnum Ice Cream. More is more with Magnum ice cream this Valentine’s Day. Follow @magnumicecream on Instagram and Twitter and @magnumicecreamUS on Facebook. Find Magnum ice cream at retailers nationwide and at ⁠magnumicecream.com⁠. How often do you stop to wonder who the person behind the reality TV star really is?  You could look them up on the Internet, but what's the fun in that when you can hear it straight from the source? In this episode, Erin Lichy, of the Real Housewives of New York, is here to share her side of the story and what life is like for her as a serial entrepreneur, real estate agent, and mom.  When watching a reality television show, we tend to forget that we are only getting a small glimpse into a person's life, there is so much more that we don't know. Despite having much of her personal life edited out of RHONY, Erin is a multi-tasking renaissance woman in real life. She is not only a real estate agent, but also the founder of two businesses, Homegirl, a renovation and interior design firm, and Mezcalum, an organic mezcal brand. She is also the mom of three.  For Erin, not much has changed since she appeared on the show. According to her, "I don't think we're that famous." Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success. Follow Superwomen on Instagram. Guest Website: Homegirlny.co mezcalum.com Social Media: @erindanalichy @homegirlny @mezcalum Big Ideas: Using your first business failure as a learning experience Following the path to serial entrepreneurship Knowing in your gut that a business is right for you Applying what you learned from your past business mistakes to your next business How reality TV stars can be misperceived The importance of having a strong base of trusted people  How life changes after becoming a reality TV star The importance of choosing a high-quality spirit Building a spirit brand that does things differently Keeping your life organized when you've got a lot on your plate Handling social media when you have a public persona  Links: The Real Housewives of New York City

This episode originally aired in February of 2023 She’s one of the famous faces of E!, made even more famous by her refusal to stay at the network when the company refused to pay her the same salary as her male co-host. Catt Sadler is doing her own thing now, on her own terms. The Emmy award-winning journalist covers all topics near and dear on her website, ⁠The Cattwalk⁠, and on her podcast, ⁠It Sure is a Beautiful Day⁠. Embracing the vulnerability that naturally comes through using an audio platform, Catt encourages her listeners to think beyond their plans and dream beyond their goals, embracing the true limitlessness inherent in our nature. Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, ⁠Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success.⁠ Follow Superwomen on ⁠Instagram⁠ Social Media ⁠@iamcattsadler⁠ Big Ideas - Learning to dream bigger than big.

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Dria Murphy, a creative brand builder and wellness expert, knows first-hand how to craft an authentic brand. Over the last decade, Dria has established herself as the go-to “wellness girl” in New York City. By blending her professional and personal lives with her passion for wellness, she has founded Alise Collective and by dria. When Dria moved to NYC after college, she never imagined her path would lead her to where she is now. She started in Fashion PR for top fashion houses like Ralph Lauren and Topshop, then moved to a fashion tech startup that failed shortly after. After realizing she had no choice but to work for herself, Dria followed her instincts and connected with one person after another. As a result of growing and nurturing her network over time, Dria has been able to achieve long-term success. Currently, she is excited about the launch of her new membership for by dria, her online lifestyle site featuring her favorite wellness and lifestyle products. Be sure to listen in to find out how you can become a founding member and receive exclusive perks using the code “superwomen.” Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success. Follow Superwomen on Instagram. Guest Website: alisecollective.com bydria.com Social Media: @driamurphy @alisecollective @_bydria Big Ideas: Getting started in the Fashion PR industry in NYC What you can do to create opportunities by putting yourself out there and following through Embracing the hustle, networking, and remaining in integrity Learning to ask for more help from people who have been there before Building an authentic brand personally and professionally Using referrals to build your client list and letting your work speak for itself Why playing the long game is important when building a brand The importance of finding balance in your wellness routine Knowing your strengths as an entrepreneur and knowing when to hire experts  The importance of being a reflection of your brand when your work and personal life are intertwined Having gratitude for the small moments in life The importance of “proactive downtime” Knowing your worth and changing your mindset Links: by dria membership

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Many of us today have been conditioned to believe that happiness will come after achieving a version of success based on money and titles that have been spoon-fed to us our entire lives. Anu Muralidharan, COO and Board Member of Expensify, reached a low point six years into chasing this version of fulfillment. Gripped by crippling depression, she knew she had to find a new definition of success.  In an attempt to escape her circumstances, Anu immigrated to the United States to attend business school, accumulating $120,000 worth of debt in the process. Before she landed a job at Citibank, Anu cold-called hundreds, if not thousands of companies. As Anu describes it, she was always chasing after the next big thing, never stopping to ask herself if she was happy. Anu realized it was up to her to change her trajectory and began to follow her heart in an experiment that would lead her on the career path she is currently on. Throughout her career, Anu has faced self-doubt, a critical inner voice, and imposter syndrome, which has led her to offer keynote speeches on how high-achieving women can conquer all of these. Mentoring up-and-coming women entrepreneurs now brings her joy. Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success. Follow Superwomen on Instagram. Guest Website: expensify.com Social Media: linkedin.com/in/anuradhamuralidharan Big Ideas: Following an insatiable hunger to do something bigger than yourself The importance of networking and putting yourself out there to gain confidence Removing the shame associated with hard-selling yourself The importance of working hard without caring how much you will be compensated to create a career launch pad Staying on the hamster wheel of always looking for the next big thing Defining success for yourself and deconditioning yourself from societal definitions Learning to follow your heart and not listen to the voice in your head Doing work that you are proud of and impressing yourself Three key principles to kill self-doubt, tame your inner critic, and overcome imposter syndrome

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! On a mission to help as many women as possible to heal their acne, Danielle Gronich aka The Acne Guru and Kayleigh Christina, a holistic nutritionist, partnered to create Clearstem, the first-ever toxin-free skincare brand that tackles acne and anti-aging simultaneously. Both Danielle and Kayleigh have struggled with acne. After trying to resolve her skin issues for years, Danielle became an esthetician and founded the San Diego Acne Clinic. In a last ditch attempt to solve her problem acne, Kayleigh met Danielle after becoming a patient. They immediately connected and spent hours discussing skincare. This naturally led to the creation of Clearstem. While Danielle and Kayleigh agree that navigating a co-founder relationship is challenging, they are dedicated to solving problems immediately when they arise and learning to laugh even under the most stressful circumstances. While their business continues to grow, Danielle and Kayleigh remain committed to their mission, keeping peace and happiness at the center of everything they do.  Be sure to use the code “Superwomen” at checkout to unlock a 15% discount on all Clearstem Skincare products. Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, ⁠Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success.⁠ Follow Superwomen on ⁠Instagram⁠. Guest Website: clearstemskincare.com Social Media: @clearstemskincare @danielle.the.acne.guru @kayleigh.christina @sandiegoacneclinic Big Ideas:  The “Meeting of the Minds” aka how Clearstem was founded Organically building a skincare line Laughing and pivoting in stressful situations Focusing on finding solutions How to navigate the co-founder relationship by learning communication styles and not letting problems fester Understanding why women suffer from adult acne Creating multi-functional skincare products to target both acne and anti-aging Taking the business to the next level and turning it in the direction of growth Prioritizing peace and happiness in entrepreneurship

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! As Mielle Organics celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, founder and CEO Monique Rodriguez promises an enormous celebration! And there sure is a lot to be excited about.  In recent years, the Queen of Hair has broken barriers and given Black female founders everywhere a reason to celebrate. After losing her son during a high-risk pregnancy in 2014, Monique founded Mielle. Her turn to God and faith during this time led Monique back to her true purpose of working in the beauty and hair care space after working as a nurse for almost a decade. Through sharing her hair journey on social media Monique began to heal and was inspired to build a brand of natural hair products. She has experienced incredible success since the launch of her brand. Not only is Monique a self-made millionaire, but she has accomplished two historic milestones within two years: first, by becoming the first Black woman ever to raise the largest non-controlling investment of over $100 million with Berkshire Partners, and second, by being acquired by Proctor & Gamble, the largest exit a Black female beauty founder has ever made.  The focus of Monique's brand has always been her online community and keeping her consumers' needs at the forefront. While Monique remains CEO of the company, she believes the real work has just begun. She now puts her focus on her real-life community, including her family and her non-profit Mielle Cares. Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success. Follow Superwomen on Instagram. Guest Website: mielleorganics.com Social Media: @mielleorganics @exquisitemo @mielle.cares Big Ideas: Questioning the traditional route to success How a tragic loss led to a deeper relationship with God and revealed true purpose Using social media as a healing outlet and following what makes you happy Using a nursing background to formulate hair care products Starting small and honoring your journey Establishing an e-commerce brand with an upward trajectory of growth Building a brand in the natural hair space by focusing on connecting with the consumer  The challenges of scaling a business and raising capital as a Black woman business owner The importance of hiring the right team of people and building your business’ infrastructure How mindset is the foundation of success Building generational wealth with a brand exit strategy Links: Mielle Cares New Voices Foundation

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Despite working on multi-million dollar projects and hosting her own design television show, Toronto-based Ali Budd of Ali Budd Interiors didn't set out to be a superstar. According to her, she isn't even goal-oriented. In response to her father's advice not to make a decision based on fear, Ali enrolled in an interior design school. Having worked under some of Canada's top designers, Ali decided to start her own business in 2010. Divorced with two small children, Ali found herself even more motivated to succeed, fueling her current success. She now manages a team of ten women and is one of the most sought-after designers in North America. The key to Ali's success is not following a prescribed path and being open to opportunities that come her way, including her new TV show, House of Ali, streaming on Hulu. With this "authentic reality" show, Ali hopes to celebrate and uplift women in the interior design world. Guest Website: alibuddinteriors.com Social Media: @alibuddinteriors Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success. Follow Superwomen on Instagram. Big Ideas:  How to make choices not based on fear How to use a personal failure as motivation to succeed How to build a business organically  The learning curve of hiring the right people to execute your creative visions How to navigate difficult client personalities Learning to pay attention to and follow your gut How to deliver bad news to someone Changing the way groups of women are portrayed in reality TV What someone should do if they can’t afford an interior designer Links: Watch House of Ali #BreaktheHate