Growth & Failure

In this episode, we discuss:

• Rosanne's journey from wealth management to entrepreneurship
• How a groundbreaking medical device got on her radar
• Taking on the CEO role of the startup, Coroflo
• Their groundbreaking technology that helps new mothers and newborns
• How connection drives her and Coroflo's work

Please enjoy this interview with the delightful - Roseanne Longmore.

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In this episode - we cover:

• Helaine's professional journey from tech & marketing to founding CITYROW
• When she got bit by the rowing bug
• How she built the company from one studio in NYC into a national fitness brand with over 65 franchises
• Her exit and selling the business to WaterRower
• From her thrilling memoir, Making Waves, we discuss how "the beauty is, always has been, and always will be, not in the preparation or the drea...

In this episode - we cover:

• Jeanna's journey from MIT alum to Wall St Banker to Entrepreneur
• How she came up with the idea to create a self-watering technology and focus on taking the stress out of plant care
• Where she came up with the name Cowbell (Hi Will Ferrell!)
• What happens when you put aside the "should" mindset and pursue what you're curious about

Pleaes enjoy this episode with Jeanna and a fun dose of Cowbell. To...

This is the story of Anne Nguyen Oliver, Founder of House of M Beauty.

In this episode, we cover:

- Anne's journey from Vietnam to California

- Losing her parents at a young age and being left homeless

- How she discovered the magical properties of medicinal saffron

- Building House of M into a successful business in a highly competitive industry

- Luck and miracles

Please enjoy this interview with the inspiring, Anne Nguyen Oliver.

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This is the story of Rachel Klein, CEO of Fire Starter Studios, a video production company producing a wide range of content from animation to award winning documentaries.

In this episode - we cover Rachel's journey:

- Producing content at HBO, UFC Prime Time, Showtime and Xbox Studios

- The hiccups in starting her own company, Fire Starter Studios

- A mission to create unique content in documentary films and animation

- What it's ...

This is the story of Laurie Wayburn, Co-Founder and President of Pacific Forest Trust.

In this episode, we discuss:

- Laurie's journey to Africa and back to California

- The origins and her passion for forestry management

- Beyond the Trees, a beautiful documentary showcasing why forests are critical to the planet's survival

- The overstory and beyond

Please enjoy this conversation with the inspiring, Laurie Wayburn.

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This is the story of Allison Bishop, an incredible polymath.

In this episode, we discuss:

- How a failure in creative writing led her down the path to computer science

- Real applications of cryptology

- Combinatorics (LMGTFY: A branch of math)

- Launching Proof Trading

- Controlling how you set people's expectations (emotionally and physically)

Please enjoy this interview with the delightful, multi-hyphenate: Allison Bishop.

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This is the story of Molly Bloom.  If you haven't read her book, the fantastic memoir called Molly's Game, go read it immediately! And then watch the movie, Molly's Game, led by the brilliant Aaron Sorkin in his directorial debut. It is an injection of energy, intrigue and ultimately of inspiration.

In this episode, we discuss:

- Molly's childhood, chasing winters and becoming an incredible competitive skier

- Having spinal fusio...

In this episode, we discuss:

- Her determination at the age of 12 to get into St. Andrews

- Working at McKinsey & Company for over two decades

- Building the CEO Practice at McKinsey

- What she has learned working with the top CEOs around the world

- Six mindsets that distinguish the best leaders from the rest

- Creating a "To BE" list

Please enjoy this interview with the fabulous, Carolyn Dewar.

To learn more about her book, CEO Excel...

This is the story of Nicky Jackson, CEO and Founder of RangeMe.

In this episode, we discuss:

- Her career as a Marketing Executive at Kellogg's, Uncle Toby's, Goodman Fielder, Pepsico and Jim Beam

- Developing a baby skincare product for her daughter's eczema

- The frustration for creators/founders to connect with retailers

- RangeMe's launch in 2013, allowing for suppliers and retailers to connect

- What it was like building a platform ...

In this episode, we discuss:

- Jessica’s journey from Kansas City, MO

- Growing up (unbeknownst to her) as the worst dancer in her group

- Creating content at the intersection of technology and live experiences

- How the heartbeat of an audience can sync up during live Broadway performances

- Recreating the connection and engagement for virtual audiences

- Being ruthlessly (and recklessly) herself

Please enjoy this conversation with the e...

This is the story of Lokelani Alabanza. In this sweet episode, we discuss:

- What it was like growing up in a black household with her wide-ranging heritage: her Dad is half-Filipino, half-Mexican; her Step-Father is of Danish and Sicilian descent, and she was heavily influenced by her maternal grandmother.

- How a trip to Denmark changed the course of her life and got her into the kitchen

- The batch of ice cream she made that got a ...

This is the story of Ellen Fondiler, Business and Career Strategist extraordinaire.

In this episode, we discuss Ellen's career journey from:

• Death Penalty Attorney
• Bakery owner
• Documentary filmmaker
• Non-profit director
• Podcaster
• Career and business strategist

I am inspired by Ellen's fearless approach to life. We talk about how her curiosity has led to several professional changes, with her values driving her decision-making....