Maisha Bahati is reaching higher heights with her Cannabis Lounge, but getting there was no easy feat. In today's episode of Diary of a SHE-E-O, we get deep on pushing through failure and the power of getting out of your own way.

When it comes to running a business, you have to learn how to stand on business. In today's episode of Diary of a SHE-EO, Mesha spills the tea on being the COO of our parent company, Dear Diary, the importance of knowing yourself before you bring on a team, and the road to a Billion Dollar Business.

Kia Perry is making her own world, and we're just imagining ourselves in it. In this episode of Diary of a SHE-EO, Kia Perry, the creative genius behind crafting immersive AI designs, reveals how she’s reimagining what spaces can be IRL. From her childhood fascination with creating new worlds to her groundbreaking work with AI in retail design, Kia is reshaping how brands and businesses connect with consumers. Enter her world through her lens and let's dive in. Listen now for the full story on Kia's 3D impact turned reality.

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"Girls don’t do that."
Well, Melinda Jackson is here to prove that girls can absolutely do that! 💥

In this episode of Diary of a SHE-EO, Melinda, the loud, crazy, and fearless powerhouse behind Melinda Jackson PR, opens up about her untraditional journey into entrepreneurship. From defying expectations to building a PR empire, Melinda’s story is a testament to the power of doing things your way, no matter the noise.

Melinda’s journey is all about stepping into your truth, shattering stereotypes, and owning your narrative unapologetically. Your success doesn’t have to look like everyone else’s. It’s time to rewrite the narrative.🎤 Follow Diary of a SHE-EO on Instagram!

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What if the next step in your entrepreneurial journey isn’t about a business plan — but embracing the messy, imperfect process of growth? In this inspiring conversation, entrepreneur and bridal industry innovator Becca joins me to share her powerful journey from aspiring physical education teacher to creating Dress It—an AI-powered platform designed to revolutionize the bridal experience. From navigating the highs and lows of people-pleasing to learning that "done is better than perfect," Becca reflects on how her competitive drive, coaching background, and vision for helping women shaped her path. We dive deep into the pivotal moments that led her to bridge the gap between technology and tradition, and how her willingness to step outside her comfort zone is changing the wedding industry one conversation at a time.

What if the block in your business isn’t strategy, but your nervous system?

In this powerful conversation, trauma-informed coach and somatic healing practitioner Ali Kates joins me to unpack the real, raw, and often misunderstood relationship between trauma, the body, and entrepreneurship. From building her business in an IV room while battling chronic Lyme disease to helping high-achieving women process deep pain through somatic work, Ali shares how the body remembers what the mind tries to forget and how that impacts our business, burnout, and breakthroughs.

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Desiree Crenshaw built her beauty empire from zero clients to becoming the go-to chemist behind some of your favorite brands. In this powerful conversation, we unpack the myths of “clean” beauty, what really goes into your products, and the growing pains of scaling with integrity. Desi also shares a vulnerable moment that made her realize she’s been playing small—without even knowing it.

This is the part of the founder journey no one talks about… until now.

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I almost packed my bags and left SXSW early. Between the self-doubt, unexpected chaos (y’all, someone literally tried to break into our hotel room 👀), and questioning my path, I wasn’t sure if I was supposed to be there. But then, everything shifted.

In this episode, I share the moments that shook me, the lessons that anchored me, and the undeniable signs that reminded me: I was made for such a time as this. If you’ve ever doubted your path, this one’s for you.

🚀 The Dear Diary Co. waitlist is open! If you’re a female founder scaling to seven figures, apply now.

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Maggie Lord started her company with a simple idea, scaled it into something bigger than she ever imagined, and then faced one of the hardest decisions an entrepreneur can make—walking away. In this episode, she opens up about the emotional and strategic side of selling a business, what most founders get wrong about exits, and how to know when it’s time to let go.

If you’ve ever wondered how to prepare your business for acquisition, what really happens behind the scenes of a sale, or what life looks like after the exit—this conversation is for you.

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Success is messy, unpredictable, and full of pivots! Right now, I'm in the thick of it! In this first episode of Diary of a SHE-EO, I'm pulling back the curtain on why I changed the direction of this podcast, what's really been happening behind the scenes, and why building a personal brand (and business) in 2025 is nothing like what I expected. If you're in the trenches too, trying to build, pivot, or scale while feeling like you don't have it all together, this one's for you! Let's talk about it!