Entreprenista

Entreprenista

The Entreprenista Podcast is a weekly show featuring the stories of successful female founders and what it's really like to run a business. Hosted by Stephanie Cartin & Courtney Spritzer, co-founders of Socialfly, a leading social media marketing agency, each episode goes beyond what you see on Instagram and into the nitty-gritty of growing and scaling a company effectively from women who’ve done it. Consider this the most fun business meeting you’ll ever have.

Episodes

359 - Ali Mejia and Mariela Rovito, Eberjey: Scale Faster by Focusing on Your Hero Product

September 22, 2025 • 59 mins
“It was our journey and we were quite happy on our journey and we knew that eventually all the things, everything would align and, you know, we would end up where we were meant to end up. But just for us two personally, we were very aligned as to how we wanted to grow the business.”From $20,000 in seed money to a global brand loved by women everywhere—this is the story of Eberjey. Founders Ali Mejia and Mariela Rovito share how a p...
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358 - Julie Solomon, Personal Brand Expert: How to Build Authority-Driven Messaging That Cuts Through the Noise

September 15, 2025 • 53 mins
“People come to me to go not from zero to good, but they come to me to go from good to great.” What does it really take to build a personal brand that cuts through the noise? In this episode, bestselling author, coach, and host of The Influencer Podcast, Julie Solomon, shares the hard-won lessons behind her business growth and reinvention. Julie opens up about redefining success, overcoming imposter syndrome, and why messagi...
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357 - Lori Harder, Gloci: How She Turned Setbacks Into a Multi-Million Dollar Brand

September 8, 2025 • 51 mins
“I would say give yourself 30 days of visualizing every morning for 10 minutes every morning. What your life will look like in five years if you don't make any changes. And a lot of times, it's the realization that if you are living that sort of life where you're afraid to take the opportunities or to take the leaps, it's so much better to bet on yourself than it is to allow the world to happen to you.” On The Entreprenista Podc...
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356 - Kendra Bracken-Ferguson, BrainTrust: How She Built Four Businesses Without Sacrificing Her Values and Vision

September 1, 2025 • 56 mins
“It's good to have your own executive coach because at the end of the day, the brand is the brand is the brand. We are also our own brand. And for me, whether the company exists in this way or not, I will still be Kendra Bracken Ferguson.” Kendra Bracken-Ferguson, 4X founder, brand builder, and author opens up about her early career in PR, her career leap of faith, and the behind-the-scenes struggles of building one of the first...
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355- Gwen Whiting, The Fill: What She Wishes She Knew Before Selling Her Business

August 25, 2025 • 62 mins
“An acquisition is not the end all, be all. And I really want to emphasize that because I think there's so many misnomers or ideas out there that people think the norm is raising money. I did not. There's another way to do it. It's just less talked about and gets less attention. The end all is not always an exit.” Gwen Whiting is a serial entrepreneur and the co-founder of The Laundress, an eco-friendly cleaning brand. After sel...
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354 - Leanne Lopez Mosley, Rich Queen: Using AI + Automation for Million-Dollar Months

August 18, 2025 • 61 mins
"When you actually start to look at what's working you realize that 80% of what you're doing you could actually stop doing and if you just focused on the 20%, you would make more." Join Stephanie as she reconnects with her friend and powerhouse entrepreneur, Leanne Lopez Mosley, the founder of Rich Queen. After trading her corporate career for entrepreneurship, Leanne has mastered the art of scalable business success going from ...
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353 - Catherine Gray, She Angel Investors: Venture Capital Secrets Every Woman Founder Should Know

August 11, 2025 • 43 mins
"We together can move that needle and help change the world for the better." Catherine Gray is an entrepreneur, producer, and advocate for women's empowerment known for her impactful work supporting entrepreneurs through media and funding platforms. As the founder of She Angel Investors and the co-founder of the She Angels Foundation, Catherine bridges the funding gap for women by providing resources, education, and inspiration....
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352 - Divya Gugnani, 5 SENS: Lessons on Launching Products That Truly Connect With Customers

August 4, 2025 • 51 mins
“Every email that goes out with a pitch to tell someone about the brand, they may not answer, they may not opt in for product, and we may not gift them, but I built one more touch point of brand awareness and maybe [they] read that email and discovered our brand. You have to be what 99% of the world is not, which is consistent.” In this episode, Stephanie sat down with Divya Gugnani, a serial entrepreneur and investor as well as...
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351 - Allison Ellsworth, Poppi: Secrets Behind Building a Billion-Dollar Brand

July 28, 2025 • 39 mins
“Understanding through growth, how to have that balance, and to be yourself has been a really big learning for me as an entrepreneur.” Allison Ellsworth is the founder Poppi, a revolutionary better-for-you soda brand that you've probably seen in every store. Allison created Poppi in her kitchen by combining apple cider vinegar with refreshing flavors. After gaining national attention on Shark Tank and then rebranding, Allison ha...
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350 - Jamie Kern Lima, IT Cosmetics: Turning Setbacks into a Billion-Dollar Cosmetics Brand

July 21, 2025 • 34 mins
“I think Entreprenistas are people who know that they're called to do something, know that their purpose, whether it's to give, or serve, or create, or ideate, they know that they have that and they're actually willing to step out and take that risk of stepping out to do something about it.” Fear lies to us. It tells us we're safe if we stay small, if we don't step out. But what happens when we choose courage over comfort? In th...
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349 - Mary Seats, The Bakery Cowork: Her Secret Ingredient to Breaking Barriers and Building Million Dollar Dreams

July 14, 2025 • 55 mins
“I needed support, community, someone to reach their hand down and pull me up. And now I'm always reaching my hand down to pull someone else up.” Mary Seats is the founder of The Icing Agency and The Bakery CoWork, a co-working space designed for women entrepreneurs. From a young age, Mary showcased her entrepreneurial spirit by selling handmade Barbie clothes to all of her friends. Despite facing challenges, including being...
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348 - Amanda Zuckerman, Dormify: How She Built a Multi-Million Dollar Brand From Her Dorm Room

July 7, 2025 • 50 mins
“Being an entrepreneur means being confident and passionate and fearless and resourceful, going after what you want, and not accepting 'no' when you hear it all the time.” Amanda Zuckerman is the co-founder and CEO of Dormify, a home decor brand and e-commerce store dedicated to fashion-minded girls and first-time renters. Amanda co-founded Dormify with her mother, Karen Zuckerman, while studying at Washington University in St. ...
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347 - Andrea Johnston, Fuel for Female Founders: Her Must-Hear Guide for Scaling a Standout Agency Business

June 30, 2025 • 57 mins
“I often say I would not do a lot differently because, had it not been for those mistakes, I would not have been able to grow and to do the things I did as my career continued.” Ever wonder how much luck, timing, and strategic focus play into entrepreneurial success? In this episode of The Entreprenista Podcast, Stephanie sits down with Andrea Johnston, founder of Fuel for Female Founders, and a seasoned agency owner. Andrea pul...
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346 - Andrea Lisbona, Touchland: Secrets Behind The Brand That Sold For $700M

June 23, 2025 • 40 mins
“I think one of the parts that is very exciting is that by sharing your knowledge, you empower other people to follow their dreams. Being an entrepreneur is not only following your journey, but also giving back.” This week on the Entreprenista Podcast, we revisit a conversation between Stephanie, Courtney and Andrea Lisbona. When Andrea launched Touchland in 2010, hand sanitizer was a sticky, smelly afterthought until she reimag...
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345 - Tiffany Moon, LeadHer Summit: From Reality TV to Finding Real Success and Joy

June 16, 2025 • 40 mins
“If you want to do something, you can read a couple of books, listen to some podcasts, have some good mentors, and you can figure it out. You don't have to reinvent the wheel by yourself.” In this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, Stephanie sits down with founder, physician, writer, and reality TV star Tiffany Moon. She shares her extraordinary journey from anesthesiologist, to pouring candles in her basement, to creating a ...
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344 - Anne Mahlum, solidcore: Strategies for Building and Selling a $100M Brand

June 9, 2025 • 52 mins
“Write down how you're spending your time, then I want you to think back to a year ago and write down how you're spending your time. If those things are the same and you're wondering why your business hasn't grown at the level you want, you have your answer” In this candid episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, Anne Mahlum sits down with Stephanie and Courtney to share her raw and inspiring story of creating her fitness empire from...
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343 - Sammi Cohen, Social Currency: Tips for Turning a Side Hustle into Media Empire Success

June 2, 2025 • 56 mins
“I hustled for the last three years to get to where I am now, like crazy hours. I did it because I wanted to get from where I am now to the point where I can create my own destiny." In this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, Stephanie meets with Sammi Cohen, founder of Social Currency, a rapidly growing media platform at the intersection of business and culture. Sammi shares her incredible journey from working at Amazon to tu...
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342 - Alexis Grant, They Got Acquired: Secrets and Strategies for Selling a Business Every Founder Should Know

May 26, 2025 • 50 mins
"Make your business work for you and make it work around your life. There's so many opportunities to do that now and so many inspiring examples. It's not just about your business, it's about you and what you want." This week on the Entreprenista Podcast, we dive into the journey of Alexis Grant, the founder and CEO of They Got Acquired, who’s sold multiple media companies, and now helps founders navigate the complex world of bus...
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341 - Nikki Arensman and Remi Aliseo, Thirdeye Studio: Expanding Revenue and Scaling Creatively with Permanent Jewelry

May 19, 2025 • 57 mins
In this episode, Nikki Arensman and Remi Aliseo - sisters, entrepreneurs, and the creative forces behind Thirdeye Studio - share how community and authentic connection have shaped every step of their business journey. From launching a clothing line in their early twenties to building a go-to destination for tattoos, microblading, piercing, and permanent jewelry, Nikki and Remi open up about the lessons, pivots, and wins that com...
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340 - Rachel Huntington, Bonjour Fête: Lessons Learned Scaling a Product-Based Business and Launching in Target

May 12, 2025 • 50 mins
"The most important thing you can do as a leader is admit that you don't know something and look for the answers and stay curious." In this episode of Entreprenista, Stephanie sits down with Rachel Huntington, founder and CEO of Bonjour Fête. Rachel shares her inspiring story of turning a frustration into a thriving multi-channel business, navigating the challenges of retail expansion, building a loyal community, and the work th...
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