Ep. 135 Snap, Secure & Support with Rachel Benyola

She invented a what?!? A collapsible, stylish helmet?!? Join us today while we interview a young woman who made the cover of Forbes 30 under 30. Rachel Benyola shares what inspired her to create KOVA Helmets, her self care practices and the new, exciting unfoldings of her love life. Rachel Benyola, CEO and founder of Kova was recognized as a Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under 30 leader for building Kova, a brand of foldable and stylish safety helmets for biking, scootering and other outdoor activities. She grew this idea into a multi-million dollar valuation in less than two years. Using a patented, game-changing helmet design that folds flat and retains its safety integrity, she won several business competitions and secured funding to develop her invention. In addition to receiving Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under 30 award in Manufacturing and Industry, Rachel was named one of the nine innovators of the year by Smithsonian Magazine, young entrepreneur of the year by Drexel University, and Kova as one of the top 10 hottest Philadelphia emerging ventures. Rachel was also on Drexel University’s annual 2018 top 40 Under 40 leaders list. Rachel speaks candidly on leadership, the entrepreneurial mindset, and innovation at maker community events, Forbes, MENSA, women’s leadership organizations, and several universities across the US.