Behind Her Empire

We sat down with our medical advisor at beeya, Dr. Corina Dunlap, to discuss the foundations of balancing our hormones and bodies as women. She reminded us how healing really does start with the basics and left us eager to build healthy lifestyles with our natural fluctuations in mind.In this episode you’ll learn: Why bloating happens during your cycleThe impact of blood sugar on stressWhere to start with cycle syncingHow seed cycling can help your gut and hormonesThe secret ingredients that set beeya apartDr. Corina Dunlap is a licensed naturopathic doctor (ND) and women’s health and hormone specialist. She is the creator of Health by Design, a deeply personalized women’s healthcare program, and The Healthy Hormones Method, a transformational framework for women. Specializing in the treatment of conditions that range from irregular periods to PMS, thyroid imbalances, endometriosis, pelvic pain, and menopause, she is an internationally recognized expert in natural fertility optimization and women’s health at all stages of life. Dr. Dunlap is a clinician, researcher, educator, and speaker.This episode is brought to you by Beeya:* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya’s seed cycling bundle.* Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10.Follow Corina: * Website: https://drcorinadunlap.com/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcorinadunlap/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mandana Dayani is the Creator and Co-founder of I am a voter., a national, nonpartisan voting organization, and was most recently President of Archewell, the production, audio, and philanthropic company founded by Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex. In 2018, immediately upon witnessing the child separation policy at the border, Mandana brought together 20 incredible women around a table to launch I am a voter. Since launching, the organization has generated billions of media impressions and has partnered with hundreds of brands shaping culture across entertainment, fashion, beauty, tech, and sports, including the NBA, Disney, Bumble, Starbucks, NFL, H&M, and so much more.Mandana began her career as a corporate attorney at Paul Hastings. She then worked as a commercial talent agent before joining Rachel Zoe, Inc., where she led and launched the company’s consumer products, media, and strategic investment businesses. After six years, Mandana switched her career again and joined Everything But The House as Chief Brand Officer, raising $84 million in venture capital. In our episode, Mandana shares how she’s been able to have multiple career pivots and reinvent herself, moving from law to fashion and then to tech. We also talk about her childhood in Iran during a time of war and her drive to make a meaningful impact on the world. We also talk about the importance of setting boundaries, overcoming people-pleasing tendencies, trusting your intuition & how to build that muscle, and so much more. In this episode, we’ll talk to Mandana about:* The advice Mandana received from her mentor, Shannon Watts, and how it impacted her. [02:31]* How her outsider’s perspective has aided her in her career. [04:44]* Mandana’s early childhood memories of Iran during the war and moving to the US. [05:41]* How her experience inspired her to start I am a voter. [07:08]* What sparked her mission to change the world. [09:35]* How she managed the expectations of fulfilling the American dream. [11:38]* Mandana’s first big leap: moving from law to fashion. [17:58]* How she changed her story to facilitate her pivot. [22:47]* Mandana shares insight into her time working with Rachel Zoe [26:03]* The importance of using your voice and leaning into your passion. [28:42]* Overcoming people-pleasing tendencies and stepping into vulnerability. [29:09]* What led to the creation of I am a voter and how it was developed. [31:52]* Mandana’s vision for the movement. [35:55]* What Mandana found to be so deeply rewarding about the project. [36:42]* Her fears in the early stages of creating I am a voter and how she overcame them. [37:35]* How she has ensured that I am a voter is an inclusive space. [40:02]* What she considers to be the proudest moments of her life. [43:59]* Mandana’s advice for building the muscle of trusting your intuition. [46:54]This episode is brought to you by beeya: * Learn more about beeya's seed cycling bundle at https://beeyawellness.com/free to find out how to tackle hormonal imbalances. * Get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10Follow Mandana: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandanadayani * I am a voter. Website: https://iamavoter.com/* I am a voter. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamavoter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to go from surviving to THRIVING? You’re in the right place. In this week’s conversation with thyroid and adrenal specialist Dr. Izabella Wentz, we cover all things stress and how to create safety in the body so your system can truly relax, which is when healing and repair can take place.In this episode you’ll learn: How to break your reliance on caffeineThe truth about alcohol and sleepStrategies to reduce stress in your bodyHow beeya helped Dr. Wentz regulate her periodAnd more!Dr. Izabella Wentz is an internationally acclaimed thyroid specialist and a licensed clinical pharmacist who has dedicated her career to addressing the root causes of autoimmune thyroid disease after being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in 2009. She is the author of three books on Hashimoto’s: Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause, Hashimoto’s Food Pharmacology, and the New York Times bestseller, Hashimoto’s Protocol. Her newest book, Adrenal Transformation Protocol: A 4-Week Plan to Release Stress Symptoms and Go from Surviving to Thriving, which JUST launched on April 18, 2023. This episode is brought to you by Beeya:If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya’s seed cycling bundle. Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10.Follow Izabella: Check out her new book: https://thyroidpharmacist.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/izabellawentzpharmd/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anastasia Soare is an iconic beauty mogul, eyebrow queen, and founder/CEO of Anastasia Beverly Hills.From moving to the US from Romania without speaking any English with minimal financial means to founding one of the fastest-growing brands in the beauty industry, Anastasia’s story is nothing short of incredible. Her brow-shaping technique, known as the Golden Ratio, placed her ahead of the curve, leading to what is now a celebrity favorite, a beloved product line, and billion dollar empire. Anastasia created a new category for brows in service, pushing through multiple instances of people not believing in her or her vision. Her path has been anything but easy, and today’s conversation is an honest look at what it took to build her empire over the past 25-years. Anastasia’s work has graced the faces of Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey and Victoria Beckham, to name a few, and her brand has more than 20 million followers across Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.In this episode, Anastasia shares her story of courage and confidence, leaving the safety of working for other people to pursue her dreams and create a new category for eyebrows. Anastasia believes that failure is a necessary stop on the road to success and gets real about the mistakes she’s made along the way. Her path has not been easy and we get a real behind the scenes look in her journey building her business to the cult-following brand it is today, and how with confidence and self-belief, anyone can realize their biggest passions and dreams.In this episode, we’ll talk to Anastasia about:* The early days of Anastasia’s life and the female role models she had growing up. [0:02:39]* Leaving Romania in search of a better life for herself and her family. [0:04:33]* The first job that Anastasia had in the US before becoming the Eyebrow Queen. [0:07:41]* Developing the Golden Ratio for eyebrows based on the fine art principle. [0:10:56]* Finding the courage to leave the salon to focus on her own endeavors. [0:17:13]* Leaving the salon to pursue her dream. [0:23:10]* Starting a new line of products for herself. [0:28:04]* Failures on the road to success. [0:31:30]* Flipping houses, stocking Nordstrom, and flying all the time. [0:34:12]* Misconceptions around what business is actually like. [0:35:30]* Common mistakes made by women in business. [0:38:45]* Becoming the first beauty brand to have an online presence. [0:41:04]* Challenges of a family business and what she loves about working with her incredible daughter. [0:44:01]* The pride she feels in her hard-working, creative daughter, who is a cornerstone of the business. [0:47:25]* Self-funding the business and the decision to bring in an investor. [0:48:28]* What Anastasia loves about sharing her journey: if she can do it, you can too! [0:52:14]This episode is brought to you by beeya: * Learn more about beeya's seed cycling bundle at https://beeyawellness.com/free to find out how to tackle hormonal imbalances. * Get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10Follow Anastasia: * Website: https://www.anastasiabeverlyhills.com/* Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anastasiasoare/* Anastasia Beverly Hills Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anastasiabeverlyhills/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hormone imbalances are a growing epidemic amongst women of ALL ages — and there's a huge lack of education around how our bodies function optimally, a gap that Dr. Mindy Pelz seeks to fill. In this eye-opening discussion, we explore the various factors that contribute to women's suffering, from environmental toxins to our modern culture, and how we can actually partner with our biology through practices such as time-restricted eating so we can feel our best.In this episode you’ll learn: The healing POWER of time restricted eatingWhen to fast by understanding estrogen and progesteroneHow women can THRIVE during perimenopauseThe root causes of PCOS, amenorrhea and infertilityAnd SO much more!Dr. Mindy Pelz is a renowned holistic health expert and one of the leading voices in educating women about their bodies. She is on a mission to start a women’s health revolution!Teaching her signature “5-Step Approach,” Dr. Mindy has empowered hundreds of thousands of people around the world to harness their body’s own healing abilities through fasting, diet variation, detoxing chemicals from the body, stress management, and lifestyle changes – as keys to achieving optimum health and slowing down the aging process. Her private coaching group, The Reset Academy, teaches women how to sync a fasting lifestyle with their hormones.There is nothing that Dr. Mindy loves more than empowering people to take back control of their health. Her Youtube channel featuring fasting and alternative health tips have garnered over 26 million lifetime views. She is the author of three bestselling books The Menopause Reset, The Reset Factor, and The Reset Kitchen, and her members-only Facebook group, The Resetter Collaborative, includes over 50,000 active members who regularly participate in Dr. Mindy’s exclusive monthly “Fast Training Week” programs. Dr. Mindy’s podcast, “The Resetter Podcast,” is ranked within Apple’s top 40 category of U.S. science podcasts. Guests of the podcast have included game-changing thought leaders the likes of Marianne Williamson, Dave Asprey, Dr. Will Cole, Rhonda Byrne, Michael Beckwith, Dr. Christiane Northrup, Tony Horton, and Drew Manning.This episode is brought to you by beeya: * Learn more about beeya's seed cycling bundle at https://beeyawellness.com/free to find out how to tackle hormonal imbalances. * Get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10Follow Mindy: * Website: https://drmindypelz.com/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.mindypelz/Follow Yasmin: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/* Stay updated & subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.behindherempire.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daria Burke is a recognized leader in the field of fashion & technology marketing and most recently served as the Chief Marketing Officer for JustFab, a fashion-subscription eCommerce site, and lifestyle fashion brand.She is a visionary leader and storyteller and has held many leadership positions across a variety of industries. After moving to New York, she took a risk, left a reputable company, took a pay cut, and became one of the first employees of Rent the Runway. She has also worked for esteemed brands like Estee Lauder, Lancôme, and Yves Saint Laurent. She then served as the Head of Beauty Strategy, Growth, and Innovation at CVS, and transitioned to working at Facebook where she led their beauty, fashion, and retail partnerships. Daria was named as a 2020 “Woman to Watch” by AdAge, and has been recognized by Women’s Wear Daily, the CFDA, Vogue, and Forbes. She’s also an active angel investor and is a member of the Fast Company executive board.  In today's episode, Daria shares the benefits of reinventing yourself and switching careers. We discuss the things that commonly hold us back from taking leaps like this, the challenges of putting your ego aside to become a beginner, and some of the lessons she has learned throughout her many career moves. We also discuss how to discover your strengths and double down on them, the importance of listening to your gut, and how to stop being a perfectionist & start living an inspired life. In this episode, we’ll talk to Daria about:* Three things that may be holding someone back from switching careers. [3:35]* How Daria views the challenge of putting your ego aside to be a beginner. [6:25]* Daria’s childhood and the influence of her grandmother on her life and ambitions. [8:54]* How she realized she could have a life beyond the challenging circumstances of her childhood. [13:04]* What it took to leave a reputable job to go work for Rent the Runway in its infancy. [20:10]* What she learned from working at Rent the Runway. [23:01]* Insight into CliftonStrengths and why it’s so beneficial to play into your strengths. [26:56]* Daria’s fascination with internal transformation and insight into her process of reinvention. [32:41]* Daria’s advice on how to get your mind to listen to your gut instinct. [38:01]* The benefits of not forcing things but working from a place of inspiration and receptivity. [43:19]* How Daria overcame being a perfectionist. [46:13]* An example of a situation where Daria surrendered instead of being a perfectionist. [49:43]This episode is brought to you by beeya: * Learn more about beeya's seed cycling bundle at https://beeyawellness.com/free to find out how to tackle hormonal imbalances. * Get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10Follow Daria: * Daria Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dariaburke/Follow Yasmin: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/* Stay updated & subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.behindherempire.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dr. Roxanne Pero shares her inspiring journey with pregnancy later in life, as well as insight from both her conventional and functional background on the most common questions she hears from OB/GYN patients. In this episode you’ll learn: How women 35+ can have successful pregnanciesWhen to start taking a prenatal vitaminThe best kind of hormone replacement therapyDifferences between conventional and functional OB/GYNThe impact of birth control on our bodiesDr. Roxanne Pero is a board certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist, with over 15 years experience in women’s health. She obtained her medical degree from Louisiana State Health Sciences Center in New Orleans in 2007. She has been a board certified Lifestyle Medicine practitioner through the American College of Lifestyle Medicine since 2018 and is board eligible for certification through the renowned Institute of Functional Medicine. She currently practices in Dallas, TX, specializing in Lifestyle and Functional Medicine approaches to fertility, pregnancy, hormone imbalances, menopause and beyond. She is an avid patient advocate for self empowerment and body education, herself being told at age 35 that she might never be able to have children. She and her husband now have 4 beautiful children through the miracle of adoption and access to both holistic and conventional fertility interventions.This episode is brought to you by Beeya:* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya’s seed cycling bundle. * Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10.Follow Dr. Roxanne:* Website: https://linktr.ee/roxanneperomd * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drroxannepero/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Davis is the Founder and President of FASHIONPHILE, the leading resale platform for pre-owned, ultra-luxury accessoriesBack in 1999, Sarah realized that luxury handbags and accessories maintained their value on the secondary market better than just about any other category, so she started selling handbags on eBay to make some extra cash.From what began as a startup operation in Sarah’s house, grew into a 30,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Carlsbad, California, and brick-and-mortar showrooms across the country. Under Sarah’s innovative leadership, Fashionphile is paving the path to revolutionize not just re-commerce, but the entire retail industry with a 2019 investment and minority stake in Fashionphile from global retailer Neiman Marcus Group. The strategic partnership makes Neiman Marcus the first major luxury retailer to expand into the pre-owned market, a move that includes the opening of physical Fashionphile Selling Studios inside Neiman Marcus locations nationwide.In our episode, Sarah discusses the significance of taking action, regardless of how small it is, in order to start a business. She also shares a step-by-step approach to how you can stop overthinking and start taking action to see results.Sarah walks us through how she decided to go all into her business despite being a recent law school grad and getting a lot of pushback from her family and friends. Sarah's journey is incredibly impressive, she talks about how she self-funded the business for many years, how she structured her partnership with her brother-in-law, and how focusing on each customer was really the marketing engine for her business and helped them grow to multi-million dollars in revenue. We also talk about how to find your passion and your edge, and how that could be your biggest competitive advantage when starting a business, and so much more.* Businesses grow through iteration; you don’t have to create something perfect the first time around! [03:44]* Experiences from Sarah’s childhood that helped to cultivate her entrepreneurial spirit. [05:26]* The career path that Sarah was pursuing prior to founding Fashionphile. [08:00]* Where the initial inspiration for Fashionphile came from. [11:24]* The interaction that catalyzed the growth of Sarah’s small eBay business into the leading luxury resale platform it is today. [19:24]* Backlash that Sarah received for her decision to not become a lawyer. [24:34]* What made Sarah stand strong in her decision to follow her dreams with Fashionphile despite what the people around her were telling her. [26:00]* An overview of the evolution of Fashionphile over the past 20 years. [30:51]* How Sarah’s business partnership with her brother-in-law, Ben, came about and why it has been such a success. [38:11]* The funding strategy that Sarah and Ben chose for Fashionphile. [48:47]* What Sarah has loved about being an entrepreneur. [56:00]This episode is brought to you by Beeya:* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya’s seed cycling bundle. * Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10.Follow Sarah:* Website: https://www.fashionphile.com/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fashionphile/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Debilitating cramps, bloating, acne and breast tenderness – all are symptoms that something could be up with your hormones. The good news is there’s so much we can do to guide our bodies back to balance. And if you’re struggling, THIS is the episode for you as we chatted with THE foremost expert on women’s health and hormones, Dr. Carrie Jones.In this episode you’ll learn: * Hormone basics (we literally asked, “What are hormones?”)* The root cause of acne and how to address it* What causes cramps and what they’re telling you* How alcohol impacts our hormones* And so much more!Today’s guest Carrie Jones, ND, FABNE, MPH is an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on the topic of women's health and hormones with over 20 years in the industry. Dr. Jones graduated from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon where she also completed a 2-year residency in women's health, hormones, and endocrinology. Later, she graduated from Grand Canyon University's Master of Public Health program. Dr. Jones was one of the first to become board certified through the American Board of Naturopathic Endocrinology and currently serves on the board. She was the Medical Director for the DUTCH Test for several years and is a Clinical Expert for the Lifestyle Matrix Resource Center and Under Armour. Currently, she is the Head of Medical Education at Rupa Health and host of the Root Cause Medicine Podcast.This episode is brought to you by Beeya:* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya’s seed cycling bundle. * Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10.Follow Dr. Carrie:* Website: http://www.drcarriejones.com/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carriejones/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Margaret Wishingrad is the founder and CEO of Three Wishes, a company that produces a line of healthy breakfast cereals made from high-quality ingredients. Before starting Three Wishes, Margaret was working in advertising and noticed a gap in the market for breakfast cereals that were both healthy and delicious when she was looking for some options for her son as a first-time mom. Fueled by her passion for healthy eating and entrepreneurship, she set out to create a cereal that would meet this need. Margaret spent two years developing Three Wishes, working with a range of taste testers to ensure that it met her criteria for being high in protein, low in sugar, and gluten and grain-free.In this interview, Margaret talks about the challenges and setbacks they faced when launching Three Wishes, from validating the idea to getting co-packers to produce the first batch of cereal. She also shares how to get retailers invested in your product, run a successful omnichannel business, and create awareness with the brand while being super scrappy. Despite the challenges, Margaret achieved significant growth even during the pandemic, growing it to be a multi-million dollar brand while also being a mom to two young kids. Margaret also shares what some of her proudest moments have been as a mother and business owner, and so much more.In this episode, we’ll talk to Margaret about:* Margaret tells us what she thinks the key attributes are for someone wanting to start a successful brand. [02:25]* Why a positive and calm attitude is imperative to business building. [04:26]* How meeting her husband made Margaret realize that she wants to be an entrepreneur. [06:56]* How Margaret built her confidence; the importance of positioning yourself correctly. [08:20]* The biggest learnings Margaret and her husband had from working in advertising. [10:54]* Why starting your own brand is so much better than working for an agency. [12:48]* Where the idea for Three Wishes Cereal came from and how Margaret started her brand. [14:06]* Margaret walks us through her research and development process for Three Wishes Cereal. [20:58]* The importance of focusing on your product launch, creating a good plan of attack, and how they got an audience with retailers. [24:12]* Why you have to include your retailers in the creation process so they invest in your success. [27:37]* How Margaret and her husband handled growing their audience during COVID and what their supply chain looked like. [29:15]* Margaret shares some interesting things her company has done to promote their brand. [35:18]* Margaret defines her and her husband's roles in their business for us. [38:41]* Why Margaret doesn’t like fundraising and has stopped seeking capital. [40:34]* Margaret shares some words of wisdom about how she juggles being a CEO and mother: ask for help! [45:18]* Our guest tells us about the proudest moments in her life. [49:58]This episode is brought to you by Beeya:* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya’s seed cycling bundle. * Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10.Follow Mia:* Website: https://threewishescereal.com/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mbwish/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.