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In this episode, Badass Women in Business welcomes Diana Khan, a Maryland-based attorney and entrepreneur who leads seven interconnected businesses, including DK Law Group. Diana talks with Aggie and Cristy about managing multiple roles with efficiency and a no-nonsense approach. She breaks down her strategy of “pivot and triage”—her process for prioritizing and adapting daily. Diana also shares her take on unconventional hiring practices, finding the right team fit by focusing on strengths over traditional job titles.

Reflecting on past partnerships, Diana outlines what she's learned about setting boundaries and clear expectations to make collaborations sustainable. Finally, she gives advice on staying focused and motivated through self-assessment and learning to let go of expectations that don’t align with personal values.

Show Notes:

• Guest Introduction: Diana Khan, attorney and owner of seven vertically integrated businesses
• Pivot and Triage: Practical strategies for managing a demanding workload
• Hiring for Fit: Why Diana emphasizes strengths and flexibility over rigid job descriptions
• Partnership Insights: Learning the importance of setting boundaries and aligning goals
• Personal Growth: Diana’s approach to defining success and adapting to change

Where to Connect with Diana:

• DK Law Group
• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• TikTok
• Instagram

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In this episode of the Badass Women in Business podcast, Aggie and Cristy sit down with Lauren Shaw and Lauren Capwell, co-founders of Clarity Playbook™. The Laurens share their fascinating entrepreneurial journeys and how they have created a suite of AI-powered tools to help business owners streamline their processes, gain clarity on their ideal clients, and ultimately, free up more time for growth.

Lauren Shaw talks about her path from professional hula hoop dancer to seven-figure business owner and her transition into the online business world. Lauren Capwell shares her background in aerospace engineering, her deep passion for AI, and how she leveraged this expertise to co-create Clarity Playbook™.

The episode dives into how the Laurens have used AI to collect and analyze data from hundreds of female entrepreneurs, identifying common pain points and using those insights to create tools that empower business owners to save time and create more freedom. They also discuss the challenges of building a business with freedom as a core value and the importance of aligning your work with your personal goals.

Throughout their conversation, they highlight the importance of partnership, balancing complementary skill sets, and how different AI tools can streamline business operations. They also share advice on how to scale a business while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Takeaways:

• Use AI and automation to streamline business processes and save time.
• Clarity on your ideal client is key to business success.
• Scaling a business requires strong foundational systems and operations.
• Align your business goals with your desired lifestyle for long-term happiness.
• Licensing business tools can be a way to scale without sacrificing freedom.

Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction and Welcome
01:05 - Lauren Shaw’s Journey: From Hula Hooping to a Seven-Figure Business
07:20 - Lauren Capwell’s Journey: From Aerospace to AI and Automation
12:45 - The Power of Partnership: Complementary Skill Sets
18:22 - Leveraging AI for Market Research and Business Clarity
23:01 - Building the Client Clarity Playbook™
29:43 - Scaling with AI: Automation to Streamline Processes
35:21 - Aligning Your Business with Your Lifestyle
40:32 - The Challenges of Constant Travel While Building a Business
46:55 - Future Vision: Licensing and AI Training for Women Entrepreneurs
50:48 - Final Thoughts: Embracing Risks and Taking Small Steps

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In this episode of the Badass Women in Business podcast, Aggie and Cristy sit down with Mo Carrier, co-founder of MyBliss®, to discuss the journey behind building a sexual wellness brand dedicated to women's health. Mo opens up about her personal experiences with birth control and how it led her to start MyBliss®, a company focused on developing condoms that prioritize women’s comfort and vaginal health. She shares the challenges of breaking into the market, particularly as a young female entrepreneur in a male-dominated industry.

From facing sexism while raising capital to dealing with personal hardships such as miscarriages, Mo’s story is a testament to perseverance and the power of creating solutions that matter. She talks about the innovative design of MyBliss® Ultra-Thin Condoms, which have been recognized by Cosmopolitan as the Best Condom of 2024, and the importance of breaking down stigmas surrounding women's sexual health. Mo also shares her insights on the value of having a clear vision, staying grounded, and building relationships that support your entrepreneurial journey.

Takeaways:

• Women’s health products should be designed with women's bodies in mind.
• Breaking into male-dominated industries requires resilience and clear vision.
• Entrepreneurship comes with personal sacrifices, but perseverance can pay off.
• Stigmas around sexual health can be addressed through thoughtful product design and messaging.
• Asking for help and building a supportive network is essential for success.
• Staying focused on your core product can set a strong foundation for growth.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction and Welcome
00:35 - Inspiration Behind MyBliss®: Filling a Gap in Women’s Health
10:20 - Breaking Barriers: Challenges as a Female Entrepreneur in Sexual Wellness
15:12 - Personal Struggles: Miscarriages and Staying Resilient in Business
20:47 - Innovating the Condom Industry: Vaginal Health and Design
28:09 - Navigating Stigma: Repositioning Sexual Wellness Products for Women
33:17 - The Power of Relationships: Asking for Help and Building a Network
37:25 - Looking Ahead: Growing MyBliss® and Future Products
42:50 - Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

New episodes of Badass Women in Business are released every Tuesday. Tune in for more candid conversations with fearless leaders.

Find MyBliss® online:
Instagram

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In this episode of Badass Women in Business, Aggie and Cristy sit down with Jayshree Seth, Corporate Scientist and Chief Science Advocate at 3M. Jayshree shares her journey from being a scientist focused on research to becoming an advocate for science, diversity, and representation in STEM.

Jayshree talks about the evolving role of thought leadership in her work, explaining how it pushes her to think beyond her immediate projects and consider broader societal impacts. She emphasizes the importance of public perception and why it’s critical to make science more visible and accessible to everyone. Jayshree’s role at 3M includes not only advocating for the importance of science but also working to break down stereotypes and barriers that often keep underrepresented groups out of STEM fields.

Jayshree also talks about her book The Heart of Science: Engineering Footprints, Fingerprints & Imprints, which explores the impact of diversity, innovation, and thought leadership in STEM. All proceeds from the book go to a scholarship fund supporting underrepresented minority women in STEM.

Throughout the conversation, Jayshree reflects on the significance of diversity in driving innovation, the necessity of challenging ingrained biases, and how she navigated her own identity as a woman in science. She offers practical insights into how we can all play a role in promoting science and innovation that benefits everyone.

Key Takeaways:

• Thought leadership requires thinking beyond personal or organizational goals, focusing on broader societal impacts.
• Science plays a critical role in addressing global challenges, but it is often underappreciated or misunderstood by the public.
• Diverse perspectives are essential in science to drive meaningful innovation.
• Stereotypes about who "belongs" in STEM fields must be actively challenged.
• Authentic leadership and a commitment to advocacy can influence change at both individual and systemic levels.

Chapters: 

00:00 - Introduction and Welcome
00:30 - Jayshree’s Path from Scientist to Advocate
06:45 - The Role of Thought Leadership in Science
12:20 - Public Perception of Science and Why It Matters
19:10 - Addressing Stereotypes and Breaking Down Barriers in STEM
24:25 - Diversity’s Role in Innovation
30:00 - Authenticity in Leadership and Advocacy
35:40 - Jayshree’s Ongoing Work at 3M

Listen to the full episode to learn more about Jayshree’s work and how she’s advocating for a future where science is inclusive and impactful.

Connect with Jayshree: 

• Linkedin
• Instagram
• X

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In this episode of the Badass Women in Business podcast, Aggie and Cristy chat with Jen Sugermeyer, Founder & CEO of ATA Cosmetics, to explore her inspiring journey from IT leadership to the beauty industry. Jen shares how her career shift allowed her to pursue her passion for creating impact, which led to the founding of ATA Cosmetics. She discusses her patented innovation, the Jade Applicator, a skincare and makeup tool that is changing the way we approach beauty routines.

Jen’s story is rooted in personal development, having authored three books on confidence, boundaries, and the RESET method. Her work has been featured on major outlets like FOX, NBC, ABC, Entrepreneur, and Recovery Today Magazine. Jen opens up about overcoming obstacles, staying true to her unique vision, and embracing individuality as a key to success.

Throughout the episode, Jen provides actionable advice on how to turn ideas into reality, build confidence, and push through the inevitable "no's" that come with any entrepreneurial journey. She emphasizes that everything you need to succeed is already within you, encouraging listeners to trust themselves and their vision, no matter the challenges.

Takeaways:

• Embrace your true identity and lean into authenticity.
• Overcome limiting beliefs and align your personal and professional life.
• Explore personal finances and the wealth gap to empower women.
• Manifestation and human design can support personal and professional growth.
• Find your superpower and use it to scale your business.
• Understand how societal conditioning can create limiting beliefs for women.
• Spreadsheets and financial projections can be empowering tools.
• Wealth should be viewed holistically, considering various factors.
• Practical advice for those on the edge of entrepreneurship and those feeling lost in business.

Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction and Welcome
00:25 - Embracing Authenticity: Finding Your True Identity
06:30 - From IT to Cosmetics: Navigating Career Transitions
19:09 - Personal Finances and the Wealth Gap: Empowering Women
23:42 - Manifestation and Human Design: Tools for Growth
27:55 - Scaling Your Business with Your Superpower
30:09 - Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs
35:08 - Empowering Women Financially
38:17 - The Power of Spreadsheets
40:33 - Wealth Beyond Money
49:08 - Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Connect with Jen:
ATA Cosmetics
Facebook
TikTok
Instagram

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In this episode of Badass Women in Business, hosts Aggie and Cristy welcome Simone Cimiluca-Radzins, CPA, entrepreneur, and founder of Freedom Sun, a financial empowerment platform for women. Simone shares her journey from growing up in financial instability to advising Fortune 500 companies, celebrities, and entrepreneurs on building financial independence.

Throughout the conversation, Simone emphasizes the importance of financial literacy, mindset, and empowerment for women entrepreneurs. She breaks down how personal and professional growth can intersect and discusses practical tools like spreadsheets, manifestation, and human design that can help business owners overcome limiting beliefs and align their business with their values.

Simone's advice touches on key financial principles while also addressing the deeper work of personal development, showing how the two are interconnected for long-term success in business.

Key Takeaways:

• Embrace your true identity: Lean into authenticity in both your personal and professional life.
• Overcome limiting beliefs: Recognize and challenge the societal conditioning that often holds women back.
• Explore personal finances and the wealth gap: Understanding this empowers women to take control of their financial futures.
• Manifestation and human design: These tools can support growth in business and life.
• Find your superpower: Use it to scale your business in a way that feels aligned with who you are.
• Empowering women financially: This is essential for creating long-term impact.
• Spreadsheets and financial projections: These tools can be empowering and help business owners gain clarity.
• Wealth is holistic: It’s not just about money—consider other factors that contribute to a fulfilling life and successful business.
• Advice for entrepreneurs: Simone offers guidance both for those about to take the leap and for business owners feeling stuck.

Chapters:

• 00:00 – Introduction and Welcome
• 00:25 – Embracing Authenticity: Finding Your True Identity
• 06:30 – From CPA to Entrepreneur: Navigating Career Transitions
• 19:09 – Personal Finances and the Wealth Gap: Empowering Women
• 23:42 – Manifestation and Human Design: Tools for Growth
• 27:55 – Scaling Your Business with Your Superpower
• 30:09 – Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs
• 35:08 – Empowering Women Financially
• 38:17 – The Power of Spreadsheets
• 40:33 – Wealth Beyond Money
• 49:08 – Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Simone's story is a powerful example of how financial independence and personal growth go hand-in-hand, and her insights are a valuable resource for women looking to build sustainable, impactful businesses.

Connect with Simone:
TikTok
Instagram

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In this episode of Badass Women in Business, hosts Aggie and Cristy chat with Mari-Carmen Sanchez-Morris, a former pediatric nurse with seven years of experience, now recognized as “the best women’s health and fitness expert for mums and mums-to-be.” With over 500 women supported through her fitness programs, Mari-Carmen has taken her expertise global with the FIT MAMA app, designed to provide accessible, holistic health and fitness guidance for mothers.

Mari-Carmen opens up about her journey from nursing to entrepreneurship, driven by the gaps she noticed in reliable fitness information for pregnant women. She shares how her personal struggles inspired her to create a business that empowers other women, ensuring they don't lose their spark after motherhood. Her FIT MAMA app offers a one-stop solution for moms, covering everything from exercise and nutrition to expert advice from health professionals like midwives and women’s health physiotherapists.

During the episode, Mari-Carmen highlights the challenges and rewards of running a business while raising three children. She also talks about the lessons she’s learned in building a bootstrapped business, particularly the importance of patience, trusting the process, and surrounding yourself with a strong support network of other powerful women.

Key takeaways from the episode include:

• The power of turning personal challenges into a successful business that helps others.
• The balancing act of being a mother and an entrepreneur, and why it's crucial for moms to prioritize their own well-being.
• How Mari-Carmen’s nursing background and expertise in women’s health have shaped her mission to make pre and postnatal care accessible through the FIT MAMA app.
• The importance of investing in personal growth as a business leader, ensuring that you are the best version of yourself to lead effectively in both motherhood and business.

Mari-Carmen's advice for entrepreneurs: "You cannot pour from an empty cup. If you invest in yourself, you will be a better business leader and a better mom."

Listeners can find Mari-Carmen and learn more about the FIT MAMA app through her website and Instagram. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about resilience, empowerment, and the journey of building a business from the ground up.

Connect with Mari-Carmen:
Website
App
Instagram
Facebook

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In this episode of Badass Women in Business, hosts Aggie and Cristy sit down with Vicky Demas, the CEO of Identifeye Health (formerly Tesseract Health). Vicky brings over 20 years of experience in healthcare, leading teams, and launching innovative products. She shares how Identifeye Health leverages AI to revolutionize diagnostic tools, starting with retinal imaging to combat diabetic retinopathy—a disease that could lead to preventable blindness.

Before joining Identifeye Health, Vicky was a product lead at GRAIL, where she contributed to the development of the Galleri multi-cancer early detection test. Prior to that, she was one of the first five founding members of Google Life Sciences, now Verily, where she led groundbreaking projects in medical diagnostics and devices. With over 20 patents to her name and a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley, Vicky has been a pioneer in using AI to solve complex healthcare challenges.

Vicky opens up about the challenges of being a female entrepreneur in a male-dominated field, the loneliness of leadership, and how grit, continuous learning, and adaptability have fueled her journey. She talks about the critical mission of Identifeye Health—making diabetic retinopathy screening more accessible—and shares advice on navigating the healthcare tech space, building strong teams, and thriving as a woman in STEM.

Vicky’s story also touches on her personal journey, from moving to the U.S. from Greece as a young engineer to leading a cutting-edge startup backed by $80 million in venture funding. Her insights into how AI can reshape diagnostics and her take on the future of women in STEM make this episode an inspiring listen for aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders.

Connect With Vicky:
Identifeye Health
LinkedIn

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In this episode of the Badass Women in Business Podcast, Aggie and Cristy sit down with Alex Batdorf, founder of Get Sh!t Done, to discuss the importance of community in entrepreneurship. Alex opens up about her journey, starting and scaling businesses since she was 19, and how her experiences have shaped her mission to support women entrepreneurs in building businesses that truly align with their vision.

Throughout the episode, Alex emphasizes the idea that success is not achieved alone, challenging the "hero's journey" narrative and stressing that entrepreneurship, like life, is better done in collaboration. She touches on the importance of getting support at every stage, debunking the myth of the lone wolf in business.

The conversation also delves into the realities of venture capital, the need for businesses to bootstrap and validate their ideas before seeking funding, and how to scale in a smart, sustainable way. Alex shares her practical insights on how women can navigate these challenges while staying true to their purpose.

Alex’s key advice? Success is never built in silos—community and alignment are essential for creating long-term impact in business.

You can learn more about Alex and Get Sh!t Done by visiting getshitdone.co or following her on social media.

This episode offers valuable insights for anyone looking to build a business in a way that’s authentic, impactful, and connected to a larger community.

Key Topics Covered:

• Alex’s Entrepreneurial Journey
• Building Businesses with Community
• The Truth About Venture Capital
• Bootstrapping and Business Validation
• The Power of Alignment in Business

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In this episode of the Badass Women in Business Podcast, Aggie and Cristy sit down with Laura Williams, the founder of In Sync Media, a marketing agency in Western Colorado. Laura shares her journey from working in graphic design and copywriting to becoming an unexpected business owner. Her story is rooted in her personal experiences as a wife and mother, navigating the unique challenges of a law enforcement and military family while building her business.

Laura talks candidly about the impact of AI on her industry, reflecting on her initial concerns about AI taking over jobs. She quickly realized, though, that while AI can provide tools, it can’t replace the expertise and judgment that human professionals bring to the table. Laura highlights the importance of knowing how to use AI effectively, without losing the personal touch that clients still rely on.

The discussion also covers Laura’s upbringing in a strict fundamentalist Christian environment, which she compares to a cult. She explains how these early experiences shaped her entrepreneurial spirit and her determination to create a meaningful life outside of those constraints.

Laura’s key advice for entrepreneurs? Go to therapy. She emphasizes the importance of mental health in sustaining a business and making a positive impact on others.

You can connect with Laura on social media @InSyncMediaTeam (Facebook, TikTok, Instagram) or visit her website at insync.media. She also offers resources for those interested in learning more about AI in business, including workshop recordings available upon request.

This episode offers a thoughtful look at the balance between personal growth, entrepreneurship, and the evolving role of AI in business. It’s a must-listen for anyone looking to navigate these challenges with intention and clarity.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Laura’s Entrepreneurial Journey
2. Balancing Family and Business
3. The Role of AI in Business
4. Impact of Fundamentalist Upbringing
5. Mental Health and Entrepreneurship
6. Practical AI Tips

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