Girlboss Radio

Learn how to transform your life and your business using astrology with the founders of Chani, the popular astrology app for self-discovery, mindfulness, and healing. This week on Girlboss Radio, Puno chats with Chani Nicholas and Sonya Passi about how they built their app (and how they used astrology to launch it!). Chani and Sonya share powerful messages about how to create a small business that aligns with your values, from hiring survivors of gender-based violence to develop the app, to providing comprehensive employee benefits including unlimited menstrual leave. Download the Chani App for iPhone or follow Chani and Sonya on Instagram at @chaninicholas and @sonyapassi Thanks to our sponsors:PlanolyPlan your Instagram & get your first month of Planoly free with code “girlboss” (all lowercase): https://plano.ly/3xEHMZMSquarespaceCreate a beautiful, on-brand website for your business with Squarespace! Head to squarespace.com/girlboss for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code GIRLBOSS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain! NetgearWiFi running slow at work? Too many people on it at home? Visit netgear.com/Business and use code GIRLBOSS10 at checkout to save 10% on your purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking for your dream job? Sometimes it takes a LOT of work -- especially if you’re having to overcome unconscious bias from hiring managers. This week, Puno chats with Andrea Dalzell, who was the first registered nurse in New York to use a wheelchair.Andrea shares great tips on how to advocate for yourself and how to deal with rejection, all while remaining confident in your career path and your abilities.Curious about the world of “professional resume writers” and whether it’s worth it to hire one? Tune in for tips on crafting the perfect cover, tailoring your resume, and nailing your interviews!And this episode isn’t just for those looking for job - hiring managers can learn a lot too, considering that 40% of hiring decisions are influenced by unconscious bias. Special thanks to our presenting sponsor Vitruvi! Visit vitruvi.com/girlbossradio and use code GIRLBOSS20 to get 20% off your next purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yup, we’re going there. In this episode, Puno chats with Hari Nef, an actress, model, and writer who isn’t a huge fan of the term “girl boss.”Puno and Hari discuss the rise of #Girlboss feminism in the wake of Trumpism and the Women’s March back in 2017, and whether or not that ideology is still relevant today.Hari Nef was the the first openly transgender woman signed to IMG Models, starred in the Emmy-winning television series Transparent, and is currently working on writing her own television series, which you’ll hear all about in this episode! Tune in for a spicy episode: in the words of Hari, “I actually took a poll on my finsta, ‘should I go on the Girilboss podcast?’ And the two options were ‘go on and be spicy’ or ‘die cool.’ And most people voted to go on and be spicy, so I'm here and I'm going to be spicy.”Thanks to our sponsors:Explore Vitruvi’s all-natural, 100% pure essential oils and gorgeous diffusers at vitruvi.com/girlbossradio and use code GIRLBOSS20 to get 20% off your next purchase.Create a beautiful, on brand website for your business with Squarespace! Head to squarespace.com/girlboss for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code GIRLBOSS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain! WiFi running slow at work? Too many people on it at home? Visit netgear.com/girlboss and use code GIRLBOSS10 at checkout to save 10% on your purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So you have a great product idea and want to bring it to life - but how do you actually make that happen?This week, Puno chats with Victoria Ashley, the founder of Laundry Day, a cool cannabis-adjacent brand of artisanal smokeware.Victoria shares every step of her journey from concept to designing your product, finding a manufacturer, and bringing your product to market through influencer marketing -- all as a one woman show!Together Puno and Victoria share tips on how to create a brand identity on your own, draft an email to get your mentors’ attention, influencer gifting, and so much more.Follow Laundry Day on Instagram @laundryday.co, Victoria at @_heyitsvic, and Puno at @punodostres!Thank you to our sponsors:Plan your Instagram & get your first month of Planoly free with code “girlboss” (all lowercase): https://plano.ly/3eYHlBpBuild your dream course and save $99 with our exclusive offer for 30 days free of Thinkific Pro: http://thinkific.com/girlboss99Create a beautiful, on brand website for your business with Squarespace! Head to squarespace.com/girlboss for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code GIRLBOSS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2020, millions of people responded to a widespread call to action to organize against racial injustice and systemic oppression. Social media was quickly utilized as a powerful tool for sharing essential resources, cultivating productive conversations, and growing activist movements at large. Our guest this week is Sara Mora, an organizer who has dedicated her entire career to driving momentum online. Using a multi-pronged approach to advocate for immigration reform, Sara owns her multiple professional titles: a digital strategist, storyteller, poet, and activist. From meeting with world leaders to amplifying the messages of immigrant-led organizations, Sara is unwavering in her commitment to supporting her undocumented community.Sara MoraWebsite: https://www.misssaramora.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misssaramora/?hl=enPopulationMIC:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/populationmic/?hl=en-Squarespace empowers millions of dreamers, makers, and doers by providing them with the tools they need to bring their creative ideas to life. Head to squarespace.com/GIRLBOSS for a free trial. When you’re ready to launch, use the offer code GIRLBOSS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Canva Pro is a simple, foolproof design platform that has everything you need to design like a pro. Right now, you get a 45-day extended trial by visiting canva.com/girlboss.WiFi running slow at work? Too many people on it at home? Visit netgear.com/girlboss and use code GIRLBOSS10 at checkout to save 10%.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So, what does it take to open a small retail business? It’s no easy feat. If you ask Kai Avant-DeLeon—the owner of Sincerely, Tommy, a Brooklyn-based concept store and coffee bar focused on emerging womenswear, lifestyle, and community—she’ll tell you it takes trusting yourself and truly manifesting your vision. And when it comes to tips on hiring for your small business, it’s all about finding people who share your vision put together a well-thought-out resume, and cover letter that shows they’re truly invested in your company (and no, that doesn’t mean simply DM-ing an Instagram profile). Kai says, “You also want to hire people who take themselves as seriously as you do.”She’s also adamant that one of the most important things about being a business owner is prioritizing self-care with simple—yet extraordinarily effective—things, like carving out time for yourself, meditating, journaling, and escaping the hustle of the city, which are a true recipe for success.Try Thinkific free for 30 days… saving you $99 on your course creation journey, by heading to thinkific.com/girlboss99BetterHelp is customized online therapy, listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/girlboss Squarespace empowers millions of dreamers, makers, and doers by providing them with the tools they need to bring their creative ideas to life. Head to squarespace.com/girlboss for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch use code GIRLBOSS for 10% off your new website or domain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Running a small business isn’t easy -- just ask Isabelle Cossart, an entrepreneur who navigated her tourism business through many unexpected events, from Hurricane Katrina which devastated New Orleans, to 9/11 which halted travel throughout the USA, and more recently COVID-19, which has affected the entire world.This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Girlboss Radio listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/girlbossThe world runs on WiFi, and small businesses are no exception. Visit netgear.com/business and use code GIRLBOSS10 at Checkout to save 10%.Did you enjoy this episode of Girlboss Radio? Comment and let us know what you think on our Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook. Don’t forget to share your love for the Girlboss Radio podcast by leaving a rating or review on Apple, Spotify, Podyssey or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Girlboss Radio, Puno talks business and TikTok marketing with our guest Vanessa Acosta, the one-woman show behind sustainable, ethical clothing brand Wasi, whose designs are made with textiles personally sourced from South America and handmade from scratch in LA. Acosta is a Bolivian-American businesswoman who quite literally does it all for her business: she’s a graphic designer, fashion designer, photographer, and marketer. If that’s not the definition of a solopreneur—and girl boss—we’re not sure what is.In this episode, you’ll hear about Acosta’s journey of starting her own business after losing her job in fashion due to the pandemic, what it’s really like running an ethical and sustainable clothing brand, and how TikTok for your small business can be a major tool for growth (she single-handedly tripled her sales in 2020, and attributes it to her TikTok marketing).Puno and Acosta talk about the challenges of becoming an entrepreneur as an immigrant, feeling like for their story to be worthwhile it has to be grand and inspirational, as well as living up to the standards set out by their parents.This episode is brimming with both inspiration and TikTok marketing tips and tricks.Listen to it now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or read the interview below (which has been edited for clarity and length):https://www.girlboss.com/read/vanessa-acostaCheck out Vanessa store at: https://wasiclothing.comWhen your business is ready to make that next hire, find the right person with LinkedIn Jobs. And now, you can post a job for free. Just visit linkedin.com/girlboss to post a job for free. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Girlboss Radio, Puno talks about fibroids and endometriosis with our guest Dr. Soyini Hawkins—a gynecologist and surgeon specializing in the minimally invasive surgical management of fibroids and endometriosis. She’s also a women’s health activist, empowering women to be better advocates for their own health.Did you know that around 80 percent of women suffer from fibroids or endometriosis? That means if you sat down in a room with 10 of your girlfriends, eight of them could have it. So why aren’t we talking about it more openly and regularly? Dr. Hawkins is pioneering the conversation. She talks about everything from how she became a gynecologist and surgeon, being diagnosed herself with endometriosis and fibroids, having intense invasive surgery that put her out for eight weeks (then bounced back and gave birth to two children) and how her personal experience with the conditions inspired her to specialize in the field.New beginnings mean new opportunities to grow your business. To make things better, your first job post is free. Use the code GIRLBOSS to post a job for free! Visit http://linkedin.com/girlbossUsual wines are wines designed for the modern drinker. No more flat bubbly or stale Rosé. Usual wines are made from sustainably farmed grapes from world-class vineyards in Napa, Sonoma, and Santa Barbara. First glass on us, use code: GIRLBOSS, visit usualwines.com/girlboss  Parsley is female founded, doctor led, holistic medicine service; Parsley’s care team is trained to look for things conventional doctors often overlook. Meet your care team today - try Parsley Health for free and get $50 off your first month using the code GIRLBOSS. Visit https://www.parsleyhealth.com/Did you enjoy this episode of Girlboss Radio? Comment and let us know what you think on our Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook. Dr. Soyini Hawkins MD, MPH, FACOG is a gynecologist and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon specializing in the management of fibroids and endometriosis. Be sure to follow Dr. Hawkins on Instagram and Facebook and check out all her blog and library brimming with resources on fibroids and endometriosis on her website, Fibroid and Pelvic Wellness Center of Georgia as well as at the Journey Medical Research Institute.Find our episode transcription here:https://www.girlboss.com/read/fibroids-endometriosis-dr-soyini-hawkins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Puno talks to content creator, activist, and entrepreneur - Nabela Noor about building a platform on YouTube, TikTok, and Instragram driven by self-love and inclusion. Learn how Nabela’s brand is smashing beauty standards, uplifting marginalized voices, and celebrating moments of peace.We promised you resources on Cyberbullying. To learn more about laws related to cyberbullying and other resources to help you navigate these kinds of issues visit https://cyberbullying.org/ .This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Girlboss Radio listeners get 10% off their first month at www.betterhelp.com/girlboss  Usual Wines are wines designed for the modern drinker. get your first bottle on us with the code GIRLBOSS. https://usualwines.com/girlboss   A course on Thinkific can help you reach millions of people worldwide. To help get you on the right track, we want to give you the complete step-by-step guide on how to create and sell an online course, go to: thinkific.com/girlboss Sign up here to get Girlboss Daily in your inbox each morning and follow us on Instagram @girlboss to discuss the episode. Looking for your dream job or dream employee?Transcription of this episode can be found here: https://www.girlboss.com/read/nabela-noor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices