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"Building a business requires blind optimism and a lot of blind faith. You have to believe in yourself and your idea, even when no one else does." says Nicole Gibbons, Founder and CEO of Clare.

Today we're joined by the incredible Nicole Gibbons, founder and CEO of Clare. Nicole's journey is nothing short of inspiring. From working in PR at Victoria's Secret, to becoming a renowned interior designer, she saw a need for a better way to buy paint and turned the industry upside down. With her expertise and passion for design, Nicole built a brand that challenges the status quo and offers a transparent and modern paint shopping experience. Her story is a testament to the power of following your passion and never giving up. Get ready to be inspired by Nicole's journey and learn how she built a groundbreaking business from the ground up.

Top takeaways:

• Building a community around your passion project can lead to valuable connections and opportunities.
• Timing is crucial in entrepreneurship, and success often depends on being in the right place at the right time.
• Starting a business to solve pain points in an industry can be a powerful motivator and a unique selling point.
• Building a business from the ground up requires a willingness to learn, network, and take risks, even in areas where you have little expertise.

Quotes:

• "I pretty much taught myself a masterclass in how to break into the VC world, how to figure out who the right investors are, how to target them, how to pitch them, how to create a pitch deck, and how to build a financial model." (23:45 | Nicole Gibbons)
• "No one talks about how hard it is to start a business. No one talks about all the sacrifices that you end up making." (35:01 | Nicole Gibbons) 
• “Really think about your long term plan. I think a lot of startups fly by the seat of their pants, and they're taking things one day at a time. But think about the outcome that you want to achieve. And make sure that all the steps that you have in your journey are optimizing toward that outcome.” (45:31 | Nicole Gibbons)

Connect with Nicole Gibbons:

Instagram for Nicole: @nicolegibbonsstyle

Instagram for Clare: http://www.instagram.com/clarepaint

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“Rejection is protection. And it means that something better is coming. So don't let the rejections get you down. Let them hurt for a few minutes and then move on," says Lauren Makler, Co-founder, and CEO of Cofertility. 

Discover the remarkable journey of Cofertility, a pioneering platform in the fertility space that has been making waves since its launch in October. Join Lauren Makler, the co-founder and CEO, as she shares the incredible growth and success of the business. With tens of thousands of women applying to their program and thousands of intended parents exploring potential donors, Cofertility is transforming the landscape of fertility choices. Gain insights into their effective fundraising strategies and learn valuable tips for founders seeking capital. Today’s episode takes a deep dive into the platform's emphasis on creating a supportive community and judgment-free space for donors and parents, while looking ahead to Cofertility's vision of reducing the stigma around fertility treatments and becoming a transformative force in the industry.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding your target audience and meeting them where they are is crucial for higher conversion rates.
• Building a supportive community fosters engagement and referrals.
• Collaborating with others and leveraging your network enhances your entrepreneurial journey.

Quotes:

• Tens of thousands of women apply to our program to either be part of our split or keep program. We've had thousands of intended parents create accounts and come check out the donors that we have. We make matches all the time, and it is the best feeling in the world.” (27:10 | Lauren Makler)
• "You have to believe that you are worthy of investing in for someone to invest in you." (30:30 | Lauren Makler)
• Don’t do it alone. My husband and I do this thing, we call it career pooling where we pool our skills together to bring out the best in each other.” (39:16 | Lauren Makler)

Connect with Lauren Makler:

https://www.instagram.com/laurenmakler/

https://www.instagram.com/cofertility/

https://www.instagram.com/freezebyco/

https://www.instagram.com/familybyco/

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Today host Lindsay Pinchuk is sharing with you the number one lesson she shares with clients, students and within her community. Are you sharing your story? This is one of the most powerful marketing tools you have at your fingertips, and if you’re not utilizing it, you’re missing out.  Sharing your story is the FIRST STEP in any content strategy for your brand. This episode will challenge you to go through and to write out your story and share it.

So as you’re writing down your own story to share, I want you to think about and consider the following:

1. Your story isn’t what you are today or your title, it is the journey and path that you took to get there. 
2. Your greater story is made up of a lot of little stories—so pull those out over time and share them with your community as a way to connect. Share your story at least once a month…and in between sharing your big picture story, share those little stories along the way. 
3. Make sure you have a long, medium and short version of your story—and that your story version is your ONE SENTENCE elevator pitch: what you do, how and why. 
4. Don’t be afraid to be vulnerable—share the failures, share the lessons. It makes you human and likable. 
5. Truly, just be yourself. When you are yourself you connect with the people you are meant to connect with—you attract the right community and customer and ultimately you end up in the right place with your business. 

To Ignite Your Brand with Lindsay, make sure you're following her on TikTok @igniteyourbrand where she's sharing an actionable tip every day throughout the month of August.

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“Organic marketing to me, or organic social, is really just about being you, but finding really unique ways to tell universal stories,” explains Kar Brulhart, social media consultant. 

If you have ever wanted to grow your Instagram following, but were unsure where to start, you’re in luck! Kar Brulhart is a social media wiz who got her start as the social media manager for the United Nations World Food Program. When the pandemic layoffs caused her to lose what she thought was her dream job as head of social for a startup in NY, Kar pivoted to consulting, eager to teach other women business owners everything she knew about social media marketing. In just ten months, Kar grew her following organically from 0 to 45,000 followers- and that’s not even the best part. Through monetizing her Instagram and social media skills, she quickly began pulling in a six figure income. If you are not already following Kar, you’re absolutely going to want to after hearing today’s episode. 

Today’s helpful highlights are:

• You don't need a lot of followers to monetize!
•  You can grow your social media with zero budget simply through authentic storytelling. With the right approach, success is possible on Instagram.
• Organic marketing is really just about being you. It's finding unique ways to tell universal stories.
• Show up on Instagram Live and do so with a diverse group of guests. This will get you in front of new audiences, ultimately growing yours. 
• Treat your social media the same way you would a corporate job. You have to be consistent in the work that you do every day. 

Quotes

• “It's about creating work that I love to do that serves other people and provides for my family in a way that I would never be able to do if I was in corporate or working for somebody else. So that's how I kind of base my projects.” (13:06 | Kar)
• “Anyone can grow organically on social media with the right strategy.” (15:46 | Kar) 
• “Organic marketing to me or organic social is really just about being you, but finding really unique ways to tell universal stories.” (17:03 | Kar)
• “Block time off on your calendar to market your own business. When you are a service provider, your calendar is full of appointments for other people. You need to make time for yourself to move your own business.” (25:31 | Kar)

Connect with Kar Brulhart:

Website | https://karbrulhart.com/

Instagram | http://www.instagram.com/karbrulhart

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“Somehow you leap and the net appears. And I don't know how or why, but you just leap,” shares Danielle Robay, TV Host, Podcast Host and Founder.

Learn how to harness the power of asking great questions from the Queen of Questions herself, Danielle Robay! Following in the footsteps of her mentor and friend, the one and only Larry King, Danielle has asking the right questions down to a science, gamifying it through her best-selling card game, Question Everything: 52 Cards for Deep(er) Conversation. As a journalist, tv host, and now podcast host of PRETTYSMART, understanding how to ask great questions has played a huge role in Danielle’s career success. From the very beginning, Danielle was always questioning everything, asking ‘why’ every chance she got. Now, she is continuing to build herself, never shying away from taking the leap of faith required to make her dreams into reality. Come on in and meet Danielle!

Here are today’s inspirational highlights:

• The best gift that you can ever give someone is your time.
• You want to wake up every day and look in the mirror and be proud of the person who is staring back at you. 
• Lessons are caught, not taught.

Quotes 

• “Every time I bet on myself, somehow you leap and the net appears. And I don't know how or why, but you just leap.” (11:31-11:46 | Danielle)
• “Everybody can ask great questions. You just have to practice.” (39:30-39:32 | Danielle)
• “My job is to word questions so that I get a certain type of answer from someone. And so these questions are really particularly crafted to elicit the best conversation.” (40:28-40:39 | Danielle)
• “When I wake up and look in the mirror, no matter if I'm killing it, or I'm not killing it at all, I am proud of the person staring back at me.” (50:25-50:34 | Danielle) 
• “This is one of the best interviews I've ever had. And you're a really generous listener and generous interviewer. And this conversation gave me more than I think you probably know. So thank you for having me on.” (55:43-55:56 | Danielle)

Connect with Danielle Robay:

Instagram | http://www.instagram.com/daniellerobay

Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prettysmart/id1550883345

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On the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting at the Highland Park, IL Fourth of July Parade, host, Lindsay Pinchuk reflects on the last year before re-sharing her conversation with Kitty Brandtner, Founder of March Fourth, from nearly a year ago.

Let this episode be a reminder that:

1. We do not have to live like this.
2. There are small steps that anyone can take to help change gun control laws---and they have big impact.
3. Together we can accomplish so much.

Think about the meaning of Independence Day—what does it mean to you and how you want to live your life. 

And as the next two days unfold in front of you….let this be a reminder to enjoy them.  Unplug, Rest. Recharge. Eat that burger at the BBQ, go for a swim, connect with friends, hug your loved ones. 

Because when you really think about it that is what Independence Day should be all about. 

Quotes

• “It is this incredible group of mostly women, but also men. It’s not just moms and it’s not just parents—it’s people from all walks of life. But the common theme is that we don’t believe that we should feel unsafe going to a grocery store, concert, parade, sending our kids to school, etc. It shouldn’t be this way.”(14:19-14:43 | Kitty)

• “Part of what makes this easy is we only have one goal, there’s no convoluted six-step plan. Our goal is to federally ban assault weapons and to do it right now. That’s it.” (16:45-16:59 | Kitty)

• “When there’s a will, there’s a way. If something matters and you put all your energy into it, you’re going to make it happen. There’s no alternative.” (27:00-27:09 | Kitty)

Resources to join the fight for gun safety:

March Fourth

Newtown Action Alliance

March for Our Lives

Everytown

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“The magic of a strong personal brand is when your name is dropped in rooms you're not in and you're recommended for opportunities other people haven't even heard of yet,” shares Aliza Licht, founder of Leave Your Mark, best-selling author, and sought after keynote speaker. 

Get ready to catapult your career to new heights as we delve into the exciting world of Aliza Licht, a true social media pioneer and personal branding expert. As the voice behind DKNY’s PR Girl, one of the first fashion influencers on social media, Aliza learned firsthand how incredible a solid personal brand can be. Stepping away from her identity as DKNY’s PR Girl was a little intimidating, but opened the door for Aliza to reinvent her identity based on her skill sets and what she actually wanted to be doing. Now, she uses everything she has learned from over two decades of experience in marketing, digital strategy, and communications to propel her own brand forward and help others leave their mark on the world.

Here are today’s helpful highlights:

• The magic of a strong personal brand is when your name is dropped in rooms that you’re not in.
• Guardrails are important for your personal brand. Think about what you want to be known for with each post. If you don’t know, don’t post.
• Mentorship is identifying your personal advisory board and leaning on different people for different things.

Quotes

• “When you're posting something, say to yourself, ‘Why am I posting this? What do I hope to get out of posting this?’ And if you can't answer that question, don't post it.” (25:07-25:18 | Aliza)
• “The screenshot is more powerful than the delete button.” (25:26-25:29 | Aliza)
• “For every one time you're sharing a win about yourself, proactively amplify five other people and what they're doing or support them, so that you're not just talking about yourself all day.” (29:23-29:34 | Aliza)

Connect with Aliza Licht:

Instagram | http://www.instagram.com/alizalichtxo

Website | http://www.alizalicht.com

Buy Aliza’s new book, On Brand | https://alizalicht.com/on-brand

Check out the Leave Your Mark Podcast | https://alizalicht.com/podcast

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"The best businesses are born when it's something you personally need, and you discover others crave it too," says the remarkable Chriselle Lim, a seasoned serial entrepreneur.

Get ready to be inspired as we delve into the captivating world of Chriselle Lim, a true digital sensation. With a staggering 4 million followers on Instagram and TikTok, and over 700,000 subscribers on YouTube, she's a force to be reckoned with. Not only is she the visionary Founder of Phlur, the fragrance brand that sent shockwaves through the Internet, but she's also the Co-Founder of Bumo, revolutionizing on-demand licensed childcare for working parents. Having honed her skills as an OG Content Creator for 15 years, Chriselle has amassed invaluable knowledge on building and managing multiple successful brands while avoiding burnout. Get ready to meet the extraordinary Chriselle!

Here are today's incredible insights:

•  Build an A-Team: Surround yourself with a reliable and efficient crew you can truly rely on.
• Focus on Your Superpowers: Identify your strengths and outsource the rest to maximize your potential.
• Master the Art of Storytelling: Unleash the power of your unique narrative to captivate audiences.

Quotes

• “We kind of flipped the fragrance industry upside down, because they're like, ‘how do you guys have a 200,000 person waitlist for a fragrance that no one knows how it smells?’.” (37:19-37:29 | Chriselle)
• “Every single business that I have, I have a very, very strong partner and they usually are the opposite of what I am. And so that is kind of my secret sauce, is having a partner that makes up for my weaknesses.” (44:44-44:59 | Chriselle)
• “Wear the many hats you need to wear as a founder and then know your limits. Understand what you're good at. When you're strategic with your time and who does what, you actually can manage your own time.” (49:51-50:01 | Lindsay)

Connect with Chriselle Lim:

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/chrisellelim/

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“Your word, your business, your knowledge can be the very thing someone needed to keep going,” shares Darleen Santore, best known as “Coach Dar”.

Darleen is an author, occupational therapist, motivational speaker, and the former Mental Skills Coach for the Phoenix Suns. She works with professional athletes and CEO’s helping them to shift their mindset, fully embrace their gifts, and overcome setbacks. As a child, she was always drawn to wanting to help others and this desire followed her into her adult life. At just 25 years old, Darleen suffered a brain bleed from a chiropractic manipulation and ended up having a stroke. Even though the prognosis was not great, she never gave up. Instead, she pushed forward even harder, wanting to use her gifts to help as many people as she could with the time she had left. Come on in and hear Coach Dar’s inspirational story of how to reframe setbacks as an opportunity to grow.

Today’s top takeaways:

• Success doesn’t happen overnight
• It’s okay to give away your gifts for free.
• Learn how to reframe setbacks. When you reframe the game, you get better.

Quotes  

• “Never discount the energy and the worth that you have being with someone. That's the value of it.” (15:51-15:57 | Coach Dar)
• “When things get hard, I want you to remember, your hardwiring is how you were created. It's the gifts and talents that you have.” (20:38-20:47 | Coach Dar)
• “Your word, your business, your knowledge can be the very thing someone needed to keep going.” (23:39-23:44 | Coach Dar) 
• “Write down your gifts and talents. Seek out from people around you saying, ‘Hey, what makes me special? What are the gifts when you sit with me that just come right to mind?’. Take it down. Write your confidence card.” (32:30-32:42 | Coach Dar)

Connect with Darleen Santore:

Instagram | http://www.instagram.com/thecoachdar

LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/darleensantore

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Today Award-Winning Entrepreneur and Host of Dear FoundHer...Lindsay Pinchuk, is sharing with you 17 pieces of advice for you if you’re contemplating starting your own business.  A week ago, Lindsay's friend and fellow female founder, Charlie Saffro, made a post on LinkedIn sharing some of her best advice for female founders. Lindsay added more in Charlie's comments, to which Charlie added: You need to start your own thread of this.

Which brings us to an entire episode filled with gems of knowledge coming from Lindsay's own experience as a female founder. Stick around until the end to hear Lindsay's announcement about Dear FoundHer's summer schedule, and to hear Lindsay take her own advice.

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