She Built It® Podcast
Welcome to the She Built It® podcast. Join me as I talk to women who have successfully built it - a life and business that they love. We dive into the topic of “how” they built it and talk about everything from having the courage to make career leaps to the details of how to lead effectively, build teams, implement growth strategies, and infuse tech innovation. Magic happens when we focus on the part of ourselves and our business that brings us joy so let’s dive in.
Episodes
What happens when you follow your creativity, DM boldly, and let your anxiety fuel your innovation? Meet Krysten Kauder, founder of Candier—the empowering candle brand now sold at Ulta, Urban Outfitters, Barnes & Noble, and Target.com. In her first-ever podcast interview, Krysten shares how panic attacks led her home, alphabet bead bracelets opened unexpected doors, and how one wildly popular candle turned her business into a b...
In this inspiring episode of the She Built It® Podcast, host Melanie Barr speaks with inventor and tech entrepreneur Sharon Samjitsingh, co-founder and CEO of Health Care Originals. Driven by her lifelong struggle with asthma, Sharon shares how her personal story and professional expertise in innovation led her to build life-changing wearable tech that helps people with chronic respiratory diseases. She opens up about the emotional...
In this solo episode, Melanie Barr shares the real truth behind building a career or business that genuinely lights you up. From her early days performing on stage to working with top companies like Marriott, AT&T, and the LA Dodgers, to now running She Built It® Media—Melanie walks through how embracing your natural talents, staying curious, and saying yes to aligned opportunities can lead to a career that feels like freedom. ...
What if the solution your skin needs isn’t in a bottle—but in a plant?
This week on the She Built It® Podcast, I’m joined by Tammy Demos, founder of KLEOS+KLEA, whose journey to heal her own skin led her to challenge the entire skincare industry. From co-founding two beauty brands to starting over with nothing but aloe vera and a vision, Tammy shares how nature, resilience, and a bathroom apothecary became the foundation of a brand ...
How do we build trust in a world where everyone is overwhelmed, distracted, or afraid of saying the wrong thing?
In this week’s episode, Melanie sits down with Minda Harts—author, workplace advocate, and trusted advisor to global brands like Nike and JPMorgan Chase. Minda shares her journey from corporate life to bestselling author and speaker, and why trust (not talent or titles) is the true foundation of leadership.
They discuss ho...
In this solo episode, Melanie Barr is diving into one of the most important—yet often overlooked—pillars of business: trust. Whether you're managing a remote team or leading a thriving company, trust is the foundation that holds it all together. Melanie shares why trust matters, how to intentionally cultivate it, and the personal story that taught her how a team without trust falls apart—and how one built on trust can soar. Fr...
What if healing your body started with what you put on your plate?
In this episode, I speak with Neka Pasquale, founder of Urban Remedy, whose background in Traditional Chinese Medicine inspired a revolutionary way to think about food. Neka shares how she went from private practice to building a national organic food brand rooted in healing, anti-inflammatory, and low-glycemic meals.
We talk about the “food as medicine” philosophy, t...
What makes a great leader in a world moving faster than ever?
In this episode, I’m joined by Cerys Goodall—startup whisperer, culture builder, and the “unlikely COO”—to talk about leadership, resilience, and creating companies that thrive from the inside out. Cerys shares her untraditional journey from PR to the C-suite and how startups (and life) are more like puzzles than playbooks. We discuss why culture is your true competitive...
How do you go from corporate HR to founding a thriving business and singing opera in between? In this episode, I’m joined by Vicky Brown—founder of Idomeneo Enterprises and The Leader’s Journey Experience. We talk about how she accidentally became an entrepreneur, what most business owners get wrong about culture and communication, and why your team is your brand. We also explore how her background as a professional opera singer he...
What if your most successful season started with rest?
In this episode, Melanie Barr speaks with Feminine Business Coach Jennifer Whitaker about redefining success, honoring intuition, and building a business that works with your energy—not against it.
After two decades in high-powered executive roles, Jennifer found herself burned out and craving something different. She followed that pull and studied the Divine Feminine, becoming ...
What happens when you leave a traditional career path and say YES to becoming a Positive Vibes Intern?
In this inspiring episode, Melanie Barr sits down with Amanda McCreight—artist, founder of the creative studio Aytuhzee, and co-founder of All Day Running Co.—to explore how trusting your gut and embracing plot twists can lead to extraordinary opportunities. Amanda shares her journey from dropping out of physician assistant school...
You know that moment when you start to wonder, “Is it too late to start again?”
Terry Tateossian is here to tell you: it's never too late—and in fact, your best, strongest, most vibrant years may still be ahead of you.
In this empowering episode, Melanie sits down with Terry Tateossian, health and fitness expert, podcast host, and Founder of THOR: The House of Rose, a wellness brand redefining what it means to age with power, p...
Melanie Barr, CEO of She Built It Media, provides five vital tips for launching a successful podcast. Melanie draws from her own experiences and those of her clients to offer practical advice that helps entrepreneurs and business owners use podcasting as a powerful tool to grow their brands and businesses.
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When you step into the spotlight as a podcast guest, you have a unique opportunity to reach new audiences and present yourself as an expert in your field. Having interviewed hundreds of women on the She Built It Podcast, Melanie Barr has learned what makes a great interview and how guests can shine like the experts they are. This journey is an invaluable lesson, and she's excited to share it with you, so you too can excel as a...
Jensen Savage is a powerhouse in strategic marketing, known for generating a remarkable ROI for service-based businesses. As the founder of Savage Growth Partners, she’s led marketing campaigns that have driven tens of millions in revenue across industries. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Yahoo! Finance, Wired, and Inc., and she’s recognized for her hands-on leadership, strategic insights, and results-driven approach.
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In this episode with She Built It® Media CEO Melanie Barr, the focus is on mastering the art of conducting unforgettable podcast interviews. Melanie shares personal experiences and lessons learned from early mistakes, emphasizing the importance of genuine connection over rigid scripting. Through real examples, listeners learn that impactful interviews come from being present, following emotional cues, and asking in-depth questions....
Melanie Barr is the CEO of She Built It® Media, a podcast management company that helps business leaders rise above the noise, become go to thought leaders, and grow multi-million dollar businesses. By offering expert podcast management, media strategy, and compelling storytelling, She Built It® Media turns entrepreneurial visions into powerful, revenue-generating platforms. Entrepreneurs get to focus on their message while She Bui...
What happens when a personal health journey meets a passion for skincare? For Elina Sofia Wang, it sparked the creation of ESW Beauty, a clean beauty brand now found in over 6,500 stores including Target, Whole Foods, and Urban Outfitters. In this episode of the She Built It® Podcast, Melanie Barr talks with Elina about her path from wellness discovery to national retail shelves.
Elina shares how she transformed plant-based smoothie...
What does it really take to feel vibrant, energized, and in control of your health—even while juggling a busy career and life? In this episode of the She Built It® Podcast, host Melanie Barr sits down with Dr. Megan Lyons, founder of The Lyons’ Share Wellness, to talk about burnout, nutrition myths, the power of daily routines, and how to shift from survival mode to thriving.
With over 14,000 hours of one-on-one nutrition consulting...
Growing a business is one thing—scaling it with the right marketing, sales, and systems is another. If you've ever felt like your business growth has hit a ceiling, this episode is for you.
In this conversation, host Melanie Barr sits down with Jennelle McGrath, CEO of Market Veep, to talk about how B2B companies can modernize their sales process, expand their market share, and make marketing actually work for them. Jennelle ha...
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