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“The magic is that those are universal topics that everyone in the world can relate to and then inside those big universal circles, you will find your people.”

On this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, we sit down with Nicole Burke, founder of Gardenary and creator of Hey Nicole Burke, to talk about building businesses, embracing your whole life, and creating success on your own terms.

Nicole shares how she went from a self-taught gardener building raised beds in her backyard to growing Gardenary into a nationwide brand, while raising four children along the way. She opens up about the pivotal moments that pushed her to move from a service-based business into digital products, how she knew when it was time to evolve her business model, and why she ultimately turned to her personal brand to help fund her children's college education.

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What We Talked About:

Building a Garden Business From Scratch [5:15]

Knowing When to Scale or Pivot [10:48]

The Content Categories That Reach More People [20:35]

Launching Biz36: Waitlists, DMs, and Momentum [32:01]

Business Tools That Save Time [42:55]

Biggest Business Mistakes and How to Avoid Them [45:41]

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Connect with Nicole:
@heynicoleburke on Instagram 

Nicole Burke on LinkedIn

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Join our ⁠⁠Entreprenista League⁠⁠ community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠⁠website⁠⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey!

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“...when people say "what's coming next?” I just wanna grow like I have been focused on growth from day one.”

In this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, Stephanie sits down with Zibby Owens, founder and CEO of Zibby Media, a growing company that includes her daily podcast Totally Booked, a publishing house, an independent bookstore in Santa Monica, an online book club, essays and newsletters, and a growing events and retreats business. Zibby shares the winding career journey that ultimately led her to entrepreneurship, from selling bookmarks as a kid to working in media and brand development, writing, and launching her own companies.

Zibby opens up about how she started her podcast with no audience or revenue, how she turned a passion project into a business, and why she isn't afraid to launch something that might eventually need to be shut down. She also shares how she decides where to invest her time, what she's learned about building and delegating across a 24-person team, and why trusting your instincts is such an important part of being a founder.

What We Talked About:

Building Zibby Media: From Passion to Business [5:27]

Deciding What To Pursue: Intuition in Business [14:08]

The Zibby Media Platform: Expanding Horizons [20:20]

Between Chapters: Zibby's Latest Book and Its Themes [25:27]

The Secret to Success: Building a Trustworthy Team [34:55]

Connect with Zibby:

⁠@zibbyowens⁠ on Instagram 

Zibby Owens on ⁠LinkedIn⁠

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“And so often I think some of the best conversations that can happen need to be had and need to actually have that constructive conflict.”

In this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, Jeri Doris shares lessons from her career helping some of the world’s fastest-growing companies build high-performing teams and cultures. She explains why “clarity is kind,” how constructive conflict can strengthen a team, and why founders shouldn’t wait to address people issues before they become bigger problems.

Jeri also breaks down the essential people infrastructure every growing business should think about early, from payroll and benefits to compliance, operating systems, and company culture. She shares why small businesses can benefit from enterprise-level support without sacrificing the entrepreneurial spirit that makes startups special.

What We Talked About:

Jeri’s Career Journey [4:01]

Giving Feedback That Lands [10:15]

Payroll, Benefits & the PEO Advantage [18:08]

Building Remote and Hybrid Culture [31:44]

AI Tools and Intentional Learning [51:15]

Connect with Jeri:

Jeri Doris on LinkedIn

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“I was thinking about this like a business. And to pretend like it was a little hobby and I just got lucky I think is a disservice to the amount of work I was putting in.”

What happens when you turn your expertise into a mission to help people feel more confident about their money? Vivian Tu, better known as Your Rich BFF, joins the Entreprenista Podcast to share how a single social media post turned into a powerful media empire spanning millions of followers, two books, a podcast, and her newest venture, Ask Dolly.

Vivian takes us behind the scenes of her journey from Wall Street and corporate media to entrepreneurship, revealing how she recognized momentum early, treated her side hustle like a real business, and ultimately built the financial runway that allowed her to leave her corporate career and go all in. She shares lessons on pricing your value, building a team, hiring for culture, creating systems, and surrounding yourself with people who are smarter than you.

What We Talked About:

Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship [9:11]

Building the Media Empire [16:41]

The Challenges of Hiring as a CEO [24:18]

Self-Funding vs. Raising Capital: A Personal Choice [31:02]

Planning and Operations: How to Stay Ahead [43:02]

Connect with Vivian:@your.richbff on Instagram 

Vivian Tu on LinkedIn

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“I would see brands on store shelves and think “oh those are big companies” she sees products and companies and is like “one day I could do that” because she sees so many amazing Entreprenistas building companies and changing the game.”

In this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, Denise returns four years after her first appearance to share what’s changed in the decade since she launched Partake. She opens up about the journey from leaving corporate America and investing everything she had into her vision to building a nationally distributed brand and raising more than $30 million in venture capital.

Denise also reveals the story behind Partake’s groundbreaking new partnership with the Girl Scouts of the USA: Girl Scout Sparkables™, the first allergy-friendly Girl Scout cookie in the organization’s history. She explains why the partnership took six years to bring to life, what it took behind the scenes to develop the cookie, and why creating a more inclusive experience for children with food allergies is so meaningful to her and her daughter.

What We Talked About:

The Partake Origin Story [2:50]

How to Build a Dream Brand Partnership [12:42]

Founder Confidence After 10 Years [20:14]

Retail Economics and Unit Margins [25:19]

What’s Next for Partake [28:58]

Connect with Denise:

@densiegwoodard on Instagram 

Denise Woodard on LinkedIn

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Resources mentioned:

⁠Framer⁠

⁠Willow⁠

⁠Granola⁠

⁠Joy⁠

"The most important relationship you'll ever have is with yourself. More than your investors, your partners, even your co-founders — it starts there."

In this episode, Betsy Fore shares her remarkable journey from first-generation college graduate and toy inventor to serial founder, venture capitalist, and nonprofit leader — all driven by an unwavering belief in the power of "why not me?" As the founder of Tiny Organics, which generated over $13 million in revenue in its first 24 months, and now managing partner of Velveteen Ventures, Betsy has built, scaled, and fundraised across multiple industries while breaking barriers as the first Native American woman to raise a Series A round.

But her story doesn't stop there.

Betsy opens up about the burnout that forced her to do the inner work, the mindset practices that rewired how she leads, and the Indigenous values of reciprocity and humility that have quietly shaped every business decision she's ever made. From pitching in front of the co-founder of Square to launching a nonprofit community for Native technologists and founders, she reveals what it really takes to stay in the ring — and why the founder who succeeds is often the one who simply refused to quit.

What We Talked About:

Connect with Betsy:⁠@betsyfore⁠ on Instagram 

Betsy Fore on ⁠LinkedIn⁠

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“At the beginning, you can offer entrepreneurs a lot of things…making one phone call could actually help an entrepreneur get ahead”

In this episode of The Entreprenista Podcast, Stephanie sits down with angel investor, author, and SEC Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee Chair Marcia Dawood to demystify startup investing and fundraising—and explore why women continue to face major barriers to capital.

Marcia shares her journey into angel investing, the biggest mistakes she’s made along the way, and what founders need to know before pursuing funding. She breaks down the difference between angel investors and venture capitalists, explains who qualifies as an accredited investor, and makes the case for education as a better path to investment readiness than income or net-worth requirements alone.

What We Talked About:

Marcia’s Journey into Angel Investing [3:04]

Who Qualifies as an Accredited Investor? [9:09]

Exploring Alternative Funding Paths [15:03]

What Investors Look for in Pitch Decks [27:13]

Balancing Yes and No in Business Decisions [36:10]

Connect with Marcia:

@marciadawood on Instagram 

Marcia Dawood on LinkedIn

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"But it is important to ask your wholesale partners for help and to say I cant give that but we are working towards it and allow them to be part of that journey”

In this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, Stephanie sits down with Michelle Wahler, co-founder and former CEO of Beyond Yoga, to unpack the remarkable journey of building a beloved activewear brand from the ground up and ultimately selling it to Levi Strauss & Co.

Michelle shares how she and her co-founder grew Beyond Yoga organically without outside investors, why saying “no” to major retail opportunities helped protect the brand, and how relationships with wholesale partners became one of the company's greatest growth engines. She also reveals how she navigated more than $6 million in canceled orders during the early days of COVID—and how that crisis ultimately accelerated the company's e-commerce growth.

What We Talked About:

From Graphic Design to New York City [3:39]

Early Sales Reps and Brand Credibility [10:25]

Partnering With REI [17:57]

The Pandemic and $6M in Cancellations [37:37]

A Memorable Last Day [54:41]

Mentoring Female Founders [60:26]

Connect with Michelle:

@michelle.wahler on Instagram 

Michelle Wahler on LinkedIn

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opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website⁠ and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey!

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“What I have realized is people can take your paycheck, they can take your title, they can strip you of these different external things, but your personal brand can never be taken from you.”

In this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and confidence expert Heather Monahan shares how losing her corporate executive role pushed her to reinvent herself from the ground up. She reveals the LinkedIn post that changed her life, how she turned a personal brand into a global speaking career, and why confidence is something you build—not something you're born with.

Heather also dives into the practical strategies behind growing a business through authenticity, landing paid speaking engagements, leveraging viral content, using AI to work smarter, and creating products your audience actually wants. Whether you're navigating a career transition, building your brand, or looking to scale your business, this conversation is packed with actionable advice and inspiring stories.

What We Talked About:

Reinventing After Rejection [7:36]

Monetizing Your Skills [21:21]

Leveraging LinkedIn for Speaking Engagements [27:30]

Building Your Signature Talk [33:32]

Utilizing AI for Business Growth [42:05]

Connect with Heather:

@Heathermonahan on Instagram 

Heather Monahan on LinkedIn

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Resources mentioned:

DealScore AI 

“I realized that everything I had built at task rabbit gave me the credibility, gave me the value ad to be a great investor and to be a great partner to other founders.”

In this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, Stephanie sits down with Leah Solivan, founder of TaskRabbit and founder and general partner of Precedent VC, for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, resilience, and what it really takes to build something that changes an industry.

Leah shares the story behind TaskRabbit, from getting the idea while living in Boston and running out of dog food, to quitting her secure job at IBM, cashing out $27,000 from her pension, and launching what would become one of the companies that helped pioneer the gig economy. She opens up about building the first version of the platform from her apartment, recruiting the first taskers, raising capital during the 2008 financial crisis, and eventually scaling TaskRabbit to 44 markets before selling the company to IKEA.

What We Talked About:

An Early Entrepreneurial Spark [1:43]

Launching TaskRabbit Locally [9:01]

Scaling TaskRabbit and Selling to IKEA [15:49]

What Investors Look for in Founder Pitches [23:17]

JOMO: The Joy of Missing Out [28:13]

Connect with Leah:

@leah_solivan on Instagram 

Leah Solivan on LinkedIn

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