She Built It® Podcast

What does it take to turn a bold idea into a timeless brand? In this inspiring episode, Melanie Barr talks with Deborah Pagani, celebrity hairstylist turned luxury designer and founder of Deborah Pagani Beauty. Deborah shares her incredible journey from working with icons like Prince and Cyndi Lauper to launching a luxury haircare line rooted in clean ingredients, elevated design, and intentional elegance.

She opens up about tr...

What really drives business growth today? Gwen Hammes, co-CEO of Cro Metrics, joins me to share how she went from global agency leader to data-driven growth strategist - helping brands like Google, Hyatt, Bombas, and Talkspace unlock next-level success.

In this conversation, Gwen reveals what most leaders miss when it comes to AI, martech, and website strategy, and why the human element still matters more than ever. We also talk abo...

Podcasting is no longer optional—it’s essential.

In this solo episode of the She Built It® Podcast, host Melanie Barr shares why podcasting has become one of the most powerful tools in your marketing wheel. From building brand reputation to opening doors with influential leaders, podcasting strengthens every part of your business strategy.

Melanie also shares the exciting news that She Built It® was recently featured in Forbes: 20 Po...

What happens when a family legacy meets a bold mission for change? Rochelle Jacobs, co-founder of Naturally Serious, joins us to share how her journey, from watching her Persian grandmother blend skincare from tea leaves to launching a patented antioxidant-rich brand, has been decades in the making. In this inspiring episode, Rochelle shares how her confidence, entrepreneurial roots, and commitment to clean, effective beauty helped...

When Dylan Jahraus felt her corporate e-commerce career had peaked, a chance move and a few Goodwill flips sparked a journey into Etsy that would change everything. In this episode, Dylan shares how she turned a side hustle into a multi-million-dollar business—while moving as a military spouse, raising two boys, and building a thriving online community.

We talk about the shift from “what should I sell?” to “who should I sell to?”, t...

What if the solution you're looking for doesn’t exist—so you build it yourself?

That’s exactly what Samia Gore has done again and again. After a personal wellness transformation, Samia launched Body Complete Rx—now a nationwide, plant-based supplement brand. From there, she built FoundnWell, offering mental health support for minority entrepreneurs, and is now developing Cre8torMate, a tech platform for content creation and con...

Sara Connell didn’t just write her way to success, but she turned her story into a movement. In today’s episode of She Built It® Podcast, Sara shares how she helps coaches, entrepreneurs, and changemakers become bestselling authors and TEDx speakers by owning their story and stepping into their brilliance.

We talk about the mindset behind visibility, why writing a book is still a powerful tool, and how to pitch yourself with purpose...

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...