We inspire and empower through having real honest conversations with female founders and investors around the globe. The Wild Feather Podcast is dedicated to building a community of support and resources in the startup ecosystem to help others succeed. We talk with inspiring female founders and investors. We create a space for more open and honest conversations about the real and often overlooked challenges of startups and support each other every step along the way. www.thewildfeatherpodcas ...
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From School to Startup and Breaking Barriers for Women: Joelle Tudor's CathConnect Entrepreneurial Journey
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In this episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Joelle Tudor, the founder of CathConnect. Joelle's story is a testament to the power of innovation, determination, and building a strong team. She takes us through her unexpected foray into entrepreneurship, starting with a senior capstone project in engineering that led to the birth of CathC…
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Turning Passion for Nutrition into a Thriving Business: Leslie Danford's Formula for Success
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In this episode of the podcast, Leslie Danford, the founder and CEO of Vitaminis, a clean-label functional food and beverage brand, shares her inspiring journey from being laid off to becoming an entrepreneur. Leslie's background is in finance and consulting, but her passion for health and nutrition eventually led her to launch Vitaminis in 2020. L…
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Mindset, Menopause, and Menowell: Think Big and Believe with Julie Gordon White
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In this empowering episode of The Wild Feather, we sit down with the remarkable Julie Gordon White, CEO of Menowell and a true entrepreneurial visionary. Julie's journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship is a testament to following one's passions and instincts. She shares valuable insights on the power of niching down, the challenges and…
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Creating Calm in the Chaos: Elina Furman’s Quest to Make Baby Massage Mainstream
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Elina Furman, a powerhouse entrepreneur, bestselling author, and Certified Infant Massage Instructor who's on a mission to strengthen the bonds between parents and their babies through the magic of touch. Elina's journey from a successful career in writing and marketing to becoming the founder of Kalhmi, the world's first baby massager, is nothing …
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From Pregnancy Discrimination to Empowering Others: Jen Henderson's Tilt Story
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Jennifer Henderson is the founder and CEO of Tilt, a company revolutionizing employee leave in the workplace. Tilt’s SaaS platform creates a human experience through technology to support every aspect of a leave of absence. She spent 15 years in corporate America prior to founding Tilt in a variety of operational roles. She graduated from CSU with …
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Beyond the Farm: Angie Schwab's Journey from Genetics to Entrepreneurial Genius
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In this episode, Angie takes us through the winding paths of her life's adventure—how a girl who once roamed a mile-long driveway amongst horses and pigs grew into a woman who navigates the complex corridors of genetics, mid-life crisis,, and business with equal fervor. With a story that encapsulates the essence of tenacity and ingenuity, Angie is …
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Resilience Against All Odds: Ruby Sunshine Taylor's Inspiring Path to Financial Success
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For over 20 years Ruby Sunshine Taylor has enjoyed a career as a social worker, self-esteem expert, educator, motivational speaker, and author. For several years she had to stop doing the things she loved because of a traumatic brain injury. In the process of healing, she found a pattern throughout her life of resilience and thriving against all od…
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Building Your Startup's Reputation: Expert Advice & Insights from Lori Sussle Bonanni
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Lori Sussle Bonanni is the founder of elssus, LLC, a multi-disciplined communications consultancy. Lori builds and grows companies’ reputations thereby increasing awareness, business results, and credibility. Think of her as a nontraditional publicist partnering with companies as early as fast-growing, VC-backed startups and as established as Globa…
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Less Time, More Results: Bursting Through Fitness Norms with Allison Roberts
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Entrepreneurial Spirit: More Than Just Fitness Beyond fitness, Allison's story is one of perseverance and passion in the world of business. Launching Burst Fitness while juggling her role as a financial analyst and a new mother was no small feat. Her insights on the challenges of starting something brand new in the fitness world, dealing with the h…
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Unraveling Stress with Suzanne Finder
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To get in touch with Suzanne Finder & Mindful Success, here is her website. https://www.mindfulsuccess.com Sign up for The Wild Feather newsletter @ www.thewildfeatherpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTubeBrooke Dunwell
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Mastering the Marketing Maze: Strategic Insights with Kristi Mitchell
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Welcome back to another vibrant episode of The Wild Feather Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship and uncover the tools and strategies you need to soar in your business journey. In today's episode, we're absolutely thrilled to bring you a conversation with Kristi Mitchell, a seasoned Marketing Strategist with a decade of ex…
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H2OM's Abby Brown: The Journey from Mindlessness to Mindfulness
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Dive into a refreshing conversation with the spirited Abby Brown of H2OM. Join Brooke and Abby as they journey from Bali beaches littered with trash to the vibrant lanes of San Diego, where a simple beach cleanup idea blossomed into sustainable activewear. Uncover Abby's struggles, inspirations, and the lessons she learned along the way, reminding …
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Beyond the Pitch: Personal Struggles, Triumphs, and Startup Lessons
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Dear listeners, every venture is more than just its visible success; it's the unseen battles, the sleepless nights, and the private moments of doubt and determination. In today's episode of the Wild Feather podcast, we're diving deep into the less talked-about realms of startup life. Highlights: Introduction to the new series of solo podcasts, shed…
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From Kate Spade's Director to Entrepreneur: Jamie Banks' Dive into Swimwear
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Dive into the captivating journey of Jamie Banks, the creative force behind the luxury women's swim and resort wear brand, Change of Scenery. From thriving as the Design Director for prestigious brands like Kate Spade and Shoshanna to establishing her own distinctive brand, Jamie lets us in on her colorful life, filled with fashion, fearless decisi…
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Startups & Sign-Offs: Sylvia Gorajek on the Art of Knowing When to Exit
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🎙️ Episode Overview: A heartfelt encore from our vault! In this re-broadcast, we share an intimate conversation with Sylvia—an entrepreneur whose journey through the ups and downs of the startup world will resonate deeply. As founder and soul of her startup, Sylvia faced the gut-wrenching decision of when to part with a dream she birthed. She takes…
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Trading Boardrooms for Bold Moves: Lynn Power on 30 Years in Advertising & Entrepreneurial Shifts
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We're bringing back a gem from our archives! In this re-broadcast of Episode 6, we take a deep dive with Lynn Power—a powerhouse who dominated advertising for three decades, only to embrace the thrills of entrepreneurship. Lynn unravels her story, moving from being the brains behind iconic campaigns for world-renowned brands to creating her own lab…
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Why You're More Ready Than You Think: Unpacking Female Leadership
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In honor of BenchStrength Coaching making the Inc 5000 list in 2023, we are re-broadcasting Episode 21: Helping Women Become Better Leaders, ft founder Dawn Rowley. Have you ever felt that you're not quite 'there' yet? That you need just one more certification, or maybe another year of experience before you can truly lead? Dawn is here to disrupt t…
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Revolutionizing Skincare: How Nancy Duitch & Sera Labs are Setting the Gold Standard
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Today on The Wild Feather, we're graced with the presence of an industry trailblazer - Nancy Duitch, CEO and founder of Sera Labs. With Nicole Kidman as their brand ambassador and an innovative skincare range that's capturing global attention, Sera Labs is the talk of the town. Dive deep into Nancy's multi-faceted entrepreneurial journey, her phila…
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Trademark Talk: Building Your Brand with Confidence & Kailey Jacomet
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🚀 Episode Overview: Welcome to another episode of The Wild Feather Podcast! Today, we're diving into the crucial yet often-overlooked world of business law with the brilliant Kailey Jacomet. Whether you're starting your business journey or scaling new heights, understanding the legal landscape is non-negotiable. 🔗 Highlights: The significance of tr…
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55. Sparking Digital Dreams: Inbal Claudio’s Mission for Women in Business
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On today’s episode of The Wild Feather Podcast, we're diving deep with Inbal Claudio, the spirited force behind Like Minded Collective. Not just a candle maker or a tech founder, but a beacon of hope for every female founder out there. Her message? You're incredible and you have a right to thrive in any space you choose. Show Highlights: The Genesi…
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54. McDannell's Mastery: Start, Scale, Sell
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Hey there, Wild Feathers! Ever wondered what it takes to be a serial entrepreneur? Christine McDannell, the brain, and brilliance behind multiple successful ventures, gives us an insider's look into the startup world. From passion-filled beginnings to lucrative endings, she's got tales and tips galore. Bring your notepad, your coffee, and get ready…
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53. From Teen Entrepreneur to Multi-Million Dollar Success
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Kira Kessler started Rock N Rags when she was 17 with just a few dollars and an Instagram account. 10 years later it's blossomed into a multi-million dollar business known around the country and shipping to 65+ countries world-wide. With a mission of inspiring confidence in every person shopping with them, Rock N Rags has built a community of stron…
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52. Empowering Mindful Marketing for Business Success
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Lucy is a marketing strategist, consultant, and founder of Ibali Digital Marketing. She holds firm to the belief that great marketing is intentional and that business success, mindset, and the nervous system are symbiotic. In her signature course ‘The Mindful Marketing Method’ Lucy eliminates the overwhelm and stress from marketing your business, a…
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51. "Denied Entrance, Inspired Brilliance: Revolutionizing Clear Handbags"
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We delve into Margo Perkins' inspiring journey, exploring her dedication to sustainable handbags and fashion, her experiences during the pandemic, and the vision behind Margo Paige. She shares a critical piece of advice she was given so you don't want to miss it. Margo Perkins is the visionary founder behind Margo Paige and a passionate advocate fo…
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50. From CEO Secrets to Tribe-Building Triumphs: Unveiling the Masterclass in Marketing, Hiring, and Business Success
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Founder and CEO of ROI Swift, digital marketing company, Public Speaker, and Author of Business Growth Do's and Absolute Don'ts gives inside tips on marketing, hiring strategies, and overall business advice in this episode of The Wild Feather. Follow the links below for more info on Carolyn Lowe and ROI Swift: Website: https://roiswift.com Linkedin…
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49. Using AI To Transform Courtrooms
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Returning Wild Feather guest Nicole Clark, business litigation and employment attorney, talks about new products, industries, and overall growth & development for her revolutionary company Trellis. Trellis is a cutting-edge AI-powered platform specifically designed by litigators for litigators, offering comprehensive research and analytics capabili…
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48. Scaling Startups and Nurturing Human Connections to Fulfill Dreams
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This episode we will be talking with Cecily Mak, a well versed operator, investor, and advisor for startups an organizations of many forms. She knows the ins and outs of what investors are looking for in founders, businesses, and specifically startups and is sharing her knowledge. While she understands the importance of raising capital she bases ev…
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47. Pioneering Change through Authentic Connection and Empowerment
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Following a triumphant tenure in the advertising industry and overcoming the challenges of battling cancer, Anne encountered a profound quest to uncover her authentic identity and essence. Driven by this pursuit, she embarked on a mission to connect with genuine women and engage in meaningful dialogues. This transformative journey led her to establ…
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46. Journey from Fashion Entrepreneur to Spiritual Healing with Adoratherapy
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Laura McCann is a serial entrepreneur in the fashion industry from designing to software and consulting. After experiencing major health issues from the stressful years in fashion, she discovered spirituality and starting healing through her mind, body and spirit. This led her to starting Adoratherapy, a natural essential oil based fragrance compan…
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45. Discovering her ADHD Kryptonite while building a successful security startup
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Leigh has more than a decade of experience in computer security incident response. Prior to co-founding Tall Poppy, she was a Technology Fellow at the ACLU's Project on Speech, Privacy, and Technology. Her industry career included running security incident response at Slack,protecting infrastructure running a million apps at Salesforce.com, shippin…
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Bryony is a Managing Partner at Arkley Brinc VC, investing in early-stage technology startups in Europe. As a serial startup entrepreneur and enthusiast, she co-founded 3 companies by the age of 30. Before venturing into the startup world, Bryony was a professional singer with a penchant for jazz and swing music. She loves to travel, having lived a…
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43. The Mom-Founder Balance: Strategies for Success
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Kerry Farris founded Once Again Home Co., a certified Women-Owned company, in 2020, based on her own needs as a mother to three teenage boys as well as how her friends and families talked about their daily tasks. OAHC’s goal is to be an inspirational, trusted resource for sustainably minded families looking to make changes to their daily routines. …
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42. Advancing Women In Tech
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Rebecca Clyde is the co-founder and CEO of Botco.ai, the genAI Chat Cloud company. Her journey as a digital marketer in the technology industry expanded into a passion to help others. Rebecca has gained over 20 years of experience in the field and wants to help other women find their way in the technology industry. She is passionate about advancing…
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41. Financial Independence Through Entrepreneurship
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Anastasia Tarpeh-Ellis is the co-founder of Bosa - a community-driven life management platform that helps busy parents achieve their goals. The vision for Bosa is to empower people to go after their ideas, dreams, and aspirations with confidence and determination so they can change the world. "If you're a parent, community leader, or work team lead…
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40. The Power Of Awareness
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Aneela is a mental health advocate, author and TED speaker raising awareness of very common yet unknown conditions. Aneela is a native New Yorker who proudly calls Minneapolis home. Her company, HabitAware, empowers tens of thousands around the world to take control of hair pulling, as well as skin picking (dermatillomania), nail biting & face touc…
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39. Navigating Uncharted Industries
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Dental professional turned teeth whitening entrepreneur! Rachel Hicks started the first of its kind teeth whitening studio in her home town of Ontario, Canada. At 28 years old, Rachel has grown her consumer facing business, U Whitening, into a pop up model providing dental professional whitening at medi spas and dental offices. She also expanded U …
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38. Coming Back From Burnout Stronger Than Ever
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Converging my experiences and teaming up with my co-founders who also suffer from chronic pain, we launched somedays in 2021. Now, we offer the most comprehensive period pain relief line in North America. Our team looks forward to helping people find real relief, advocating for their stories, and transforming their relationship to pain – through th…
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37. Surviving & Persevering Through Trials and Pivots
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Sadrah Schadel is a leader and innovator in the plant-based food space. As the co-founder and CEO of No Evil Foods, she guided the growth of her company from a farmer's market to a national brand fueled by her commitment to animal welfare, social good, and creating killer culinary experiences through simple ingredients. She utilizes the visibility …
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36. Solving dry skin with mushrooms
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Kasia Cummings is the Founder, CEO, and Chemist of Buffalo Organics Inc, a wellness and beauty brand that encompasses the brands: Buffalo Gal Organic Skincare, Beauteafy Organic Teas, Luxe Luminary sustainable candles/home décor, and Better than the Spa at-home spa experience. Each brand under the BGO umbrella is based on clean principles and how t…
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35. Making Her Voice Heard
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Wen Hsu came ot the US by herself not knowing anyone when she was young. After school, she started a career as an engineer. After 15 years as an Engineering leader, Wen found herself feeling constrained in her career and was deflated from her voice not being heard as an immigrant leader. She made a huge career pivot to help other 1st & 2nd generati…
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34. The best way to teach your child reading - just ask them two questions each day.
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Joan Kelley is the Founder and CEO of Abount Parenting, a mobile app and online resource for parents, care providers, and schools to increase the reading levels and abilities of kids. After spending almost 11 years as a Research Associate & Educational Consultant in language diversity and literacy development research at Harvard University, it beca…
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33. Authentic Fashionista Builds Power House Law Firm Through TikTok
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Shermin Lakha is passionate about encouraging women in all professional careers to take off their corporate "mask" and live authentically by embracing the attributes that give them their power. After gaining experience working for Goldman Sachs, the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York, and Freshfields, Bruckhaus, De…
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32. Turning Challenges Into Opportunities
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In this episode, we are blessed to have Emily Ward and Jess Hunichen, the Co-Founders of Sine Talent Group, a leading North American and Canadian influencer talent management agency. They build brand alliances with social media talent to drive sales through affiliation and awareness. Shine specializes in the online and social space working with bra…
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31. Creative to Entrepreneur
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Stephanie felt compelled to create a brand based on my 15 years of experience as a makeup artist. She wanted to create effective, multi-purpose products that were safe for the whole family with sustainable packaging. Throughout her career, She had countless models come to me with raw, inflamed skin - She was determined to find a fast-acting, soothi…
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30. A young artists journey from custom sneakers to on demand print business
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KicksBySammy, LLC was created by an emerging artist in search of new and exciting canvases. For 26 year old Sammy Handler, paper is never enough. She sees any blank space as an opportunity for an exciting KicksBySammy custom design. After hand painting University of Maryland Ked sneakers in 2013, Sammy bursted into the social media & art scene. A s…
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29. From marketing agency to online marketplace
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Michelle Harthill is a serial entrepreneur. During the pandemic, she launched meeschell.com, which is an online marketplace for natural, organic and eco-friendly products and brands that are women owned. She started her first company at the age of 26, which is still going today. She is the CEO of Harthill Marketing Services, a full service shopper …
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28. Connecting innovators and visionaries with exclusive clubs around the world using AI
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Priscilla is the Founder of networkx, an AI-based platform that matches individuals with exclusive management, business, private member, service and sports clubs around the world. exclusive clubs around the world! She has been involved in elite clubs since she was 19 when she was awarded the honor of joining one pf the best management clubs in Germ…
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27. Helping entrepreneurs set boundries and achieve balance
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Italian by birth and cosmopolitan by vocation, Angela is the one-of-a-kind Dolce VITA Lifestyle Designer for elite entrepreneurs, executives, and experts. Working privately with a select group of ultra-high performers and global leaders, she has pioneered the Four Pillars of Dolce Vita life mastery model, her Mediterranean-infused methodology that …
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26. Frustrated litigation lawyer transforms court data into user friendly searchable analytics platform
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Nicole Clark is a business litigation and labor and employment attorney who has handled litigation in both state and federal courts. She’s worked at a variety of law firms ranging from mid-size litigation boutiques to large firms, and is licensed to practice law in three states. She has defended corporations and employers in complex class action an…
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25. A lonely soon to be mom creates a community for women
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Jess is the founder and CEO of Taavi (Takes a Village), a community platform for expecting and new moms that helps them navigate the transformative journey of motherhood by providing peer to peer connection and expert support. Jess was inspired to launch Taavi by the special experience she had while pregnant. She was introduced to a couple women (w…
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