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  • 321 - Jasmine Star: The Power of Personal Branding in Business

    “All we have to say is, ‘Today is the day I do not quit. I'm not gonna focus on tomorrow. Today is the day I do not quit.’"


    In this episode of Entreprenista, we sat down with Jasmine Star, a world-class speaker, thought leader, podcast host, CEO, and entrepreneur dedicated to helping you achieve your highest goals. Jasmine began her career as an internationally recognized wedding photographer and later transitioned into a business strategist for creative entrepreneurs, spending nearly a decade assisting business owners worldwide. She has now founded Social Curator, a tech company offering a monthly subscription that acts as a digital marketing agency in your pocket, complete with an AI Social Media Manager. As a top podcast host and keynote speaker, she aims to inspire you to transform your approach to your personal and professional goals and realize your full potential. Tune in to hear about the impact of Jasmine’s decision to leave law school on her journey. Learn about her realization that she could build a photography business and why she believes having multiple revenue streams is crucial.


    We talked about: 

    • The incredible inspiration behind Jasmine’s wedding photography business (09:53)
    • Pivoting from photography to content creation (15:33)
    • The experience of launching an online course way back in 2016 (20:43)
    • Lessons learned from building out a custom tech product (32:17)
    • Launching a podcast (33:01)

    • Connect with Jasmine Star:

      • Website
      • @JasmineStar on IG
      • The Jasmine Star Show
      • Social Curator on IG

      • Are you ready to make meaningful business connections that lead to real business results? 

         

        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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        49 min
      • 320 - Gwen Whiting, The Fill: Turning Pain into Purposeful Entrepreneurship

        “An acquisition is not the end all, be all. And I really want to emphasize that because I think there's so many misnomers or ideas out there that people think the norm is raising money. I did not. There's another way to do it. It's just less talked about and gets less attention. The end all is not always an exit.”


        Gwen Whiting is a serial entrepreneur and the co-founder of The Laundress, an eco-friendly cleaning brand. After selling the company to Unilever in 2019, Gwen faced unexpected challenges navigating the acquisition process and the emotional toll of watching the brand she had built for many years start to sink. Now, Gwen is channeling her passion for wellness into her latest venture, The Fill, a private members cleaning community focused on sustainable solutions. Through this new chapter, she continues to advocate for responsible entrepreneurship and creating meaningful impact. After not being able to speak about the details of her acquisition until now, Gwen is finally able to reveal what can really happen after a sale. Tune in and hear the challenges Gwen faced going from founder to employee, what she learned from her acquisition, and why some of her best advice is to join the Entreprenista League. 


        We talked about:

        • How the Laundress was acquired (06:42)
        • The emotional toll of selling a business (24:52)
        • Sustainable business practices (31:36)
        • The importance of giving back (35:56)
        • Challenges of starting fresh (47:14)

        • Connect with Gwen:

          • @GwenLWhiting on IG
          • The Fill Club
          • Listen to Gwen's previous episode on the Entreprenista podcast

          • Are you ready to make meaningful business connections that lead to real business results? 


            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!


            Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? Sign up here for a free info session.


            Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.

             

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            1 hr 4 min
          • 319 - 2024 End of Year Note with Steph + Court

            “You have to listen to your customers. You have to listen to your community to find out what their needs are, what they like. Your business is going to evolve over the years based on customer needs and preferences.”


            We know we say this every year… but once again, 2024 has absolutely flown by. Though the year has been a rollercoaster of ups and downs, we’ve had the privilege of experiencing so many learning lessons. Today, we're giving you a behind-the-scenes peek at how we built our businesses this year, the work we put into selling businesses, and so much more. You’ll also hear some clues about what we’re up to in 2025 and beyond. 


            We talked about:

            • The journey of selling a business (01:59)
            • Lessons learned from the acquisition process (11:50)
            • Building a thriving business (17:55)
            • Rebranding (24:02)
            • The power of connection (32:11)

              • Hubspot
              • Lauren Bercuson's episode
              • Mary McKinney Flaherty's episode

              • Are you ready to make meaningful business connections that lead to real business results? 


                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!


                Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? Sign up here for a free info session.


                Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.

                 

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                57 min
              • 318 - Allison Ellsworth, Poppi: Secrets to Building the Best-Selling Soda Brand

                “Understanding through growth, how to have that balance, and to be yourself has been a really big learning for me as an entrepreneur.”

                

                Allison Ellsworth is the co-founder and chief brand officer of Poppi, a revolutionary soda brand that you've probably seen in every store. Allison created Poppi in her kitchen by combining apple cider vinegar with refreshing flavors. After gaining national attention on Shark Tank and then rebranding, Allison has propelled Poppi to become a top-selling beverage. Today, Allison is dedicated to fostering community while inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs. Tune in and hear how Allison's health journey inspired Poppi's creation, trying to achieve work-life balance, and the importance of authentic social media content. 


                We talked about:

                • The Shark Tank experience (05:33)
                • Creating a stronger brand through rebranding (08:42)
                • Going viral on TikTok and social media (11:00)
                • Building a strong community and culture (20:03)
                • Finding work-life balance (24:56)

                • Connect with Allison:

                  • @AllisonEllsworth on IG
                  • Drink Poppi

                  • Are you ready to make meaningful business connections that lead to real business results? 


                    Join our Entreprenista League community of women founders at https://refer.entreprenista.com/joinus! 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!


                    Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? Sign up here for a free info session.


                    Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.

                     

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                    40 min
                  • 317 - Danielle Canty, MemberUp: Helping Women Build and Scale Their Online Businesses

                    “A lot of people are worried if AI is going to take over. Don't be worried about AI taking over. You should be worried you're in competition with people using AI better than you.”


                    Danielle Canty is a former brick and mortar business owner turned successful online entrepreneur. Danielle has now transitioned into the digital space to pursue her passion for empowering others and building a business that could lead to freedom of time. Known for her strategic mindset and dedication, she focuses on creating opportunities for women to achieve financial freedom and personal growth through innovative online platforms. Before exiting the company in 2023, she had built Bossbabe to a platform with over 3.5 million followers on social media, generating millions of dollars in revenue each year. Now, Danielle helps women founders reach that seven figure mark through her platform MemberUp and her community The Two Percent. Tune in and hear all about the pivotal moment that inspired Danielle's entrepreneurial journey, her transition from a chiropractic practice to an online business, and the importance of choosing a business model that aligns with your lifestyle. 


                    We talked about:

                    • The experience on the ski slopes that changed Danielle’s life (04:52)
                    • Being cautious romanticizing your own ideas (15:48)
                    • Building and growing a platform (17:03)
                    • Working to grow a membership community (24:29)
                    • The business tools that Danielle can’t live without (32:30)

                    • Connect with Danielle:

                      • @DanielleCanty on IG
                      • Website

                      • Are you ready to make meaningful business connections that lead to real business results? 


                        Join our Entreprenista League community of women founders at https://refer.entreprenista.com/joinus! 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!


                        Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? Sign up here for a free info session.


                        Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.

                         

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                        44 min
                      • 316 - My 10 Marketing Secrets to Growing Two 7-Figure Businesses

                        Hi Entreprenistas! It’s Steph here with a quick minisode about all things brand building. It’s our goal at Entreprenista to help you have all of the best business information and access to the resources that we’ve used to grow both of our seven figure businesses. Today, I’m walking through our marketing strategies and the tactics that we've used to grow two seven figure businesses. Reach out and send me a DM right here. I can't wait to connect!



                        This week's takeaways from Entreprenista:

                        • How building a brand drives business growth (02:49)
                        • We initially grew and scaled social fly organically (04:40)
                        • Launching this podcast helped build the brand (06:32)
                        • Building through social media (09:43)

                        • Are you ready to make meaningful business connections that lead to real business results? 


                          Join our Entreprenista League community of women founders at https://refer.entreprenista.com/joinus! 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!


                          Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? Sign up here for a free info session.


                          Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.

                           

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                          21 min
                        • 315 - Ambika Singh, Armoire: Building a Thriving Wardrobe Rental Business

                          “​​I grew up sharing clothes and thought it was lovely and fun. And so rental to me is like that expression helped by the internet.” - Ambika Singh


                          Ambika always had exuberant ideas for what she wanted to do for work. It wasn’t until she decided to quit corporate America to go to business school that she was able to combine her passion for helping women with her need to start her own company. 


                          Today, we sit down with Ambika Singh, Founder of Armoire, a subscription based clothing rental company. She shares all about her career path, her advice on fundraising, the challenges she’s faced growing a company like hers, and so much more. 


                          This week's takeaways from Entreprenista:

                          • Ambika shares her childhood ambitions (2:54)
                          • Ambika talks about her career path and how it led to starting her business (6:18)
                          • Ambika gives advice for fundraising (22:05)
                          • Ambika explains how she handled difficult feedback from a potential male investor (27:48)
                          • Ambika tells us about the challenges she’s faced and how she overcame them (31:34)
                          • Ambika shares about her biggest surprise (34:46)
                          • How 2020 affected Ambika (40:59)
                          • What being an Entreprenista means to Ambika (48:15)

                          • Connect with Ambika Singh:

                            • Armoire.style
                            • Armoire on Instagram
                            • Ambika on Instagram

                            • Are you ready to make meaningful business connections that lead to real business results? 


                              Join our Entreprenista League community of women founders at https://refer.entreprenista.com/joinus! 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!


                              Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? Sign up here for a free info session.

                              Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.


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                              55 min
                            • 314 - Kathryn Shah, Spring & Mulberry: Making the World a Sweeter and Healthier Place

                              “I don't know that we've cracked the right mix yet, but gifting has gone a long way, and I think the more you gift, the more people see your product, and the more you can collaborate on content, the more views you'll see on your content. And ultimately, what you're wanting is just this feeling that you're everywhere.”


                              Kathryn Shah is the co-founder of Spring & Mulberry, a chocolate company known for its date-sweetened health-conscious chocolate bars. The brand was inspired by Kathryn’s personal health journey and her desire to transform America's relationship with sugar. With over 20 years of experience in brand strategy and marketing, Kathryn has grown Spring & Mulberry and secured distribution in retailers, including Whole Foods. The company offers a range of unique flavors, combining delicious ingredients with nutrition, and has gained recognition for its commitment to using high quality whole foods. Tune in and hear all about how Kathryn’s cancer diagnosis inspired Spring & Mulberry’s creation, her product development process, and the importance of finding the right co-founder. 


                              We talked about:

                              • The product development process (05:09)
                              • Finding the right co-founder (10;05)
                              • Choosing the right marketing team (15:13)
                              • Figuring out a strategy for gifting (19:39)
                              • Getting Spring & Mulberry into Whole Foods (23:58}

                              • Connect with Kathryn Shah:

                                • @Spring.Mulberry on IG
                                • Spring & Mulberry

                                • Are you ready to make meaningful business connections that lead to real business results? 


                                  Join our Entreprenista League community of women founders at https://refer.entreprenista.com/joinus! 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!


                                  Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? Sign up here for a free info session.


                                  Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.

                                   

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                                  41 min
                                • 313 - Ramy Brook Sharp, Ramy Brook: Her Journey Building and Scaling a Fashion Empire

                                  “As the leader, it all starts at the top. If you want a culture where people are kind to each other and people are understanding, you have to be that person."


                                  Ramy Brook Sharp is the founder and CEO of Ramy Brook, a contemporary women's fashion brand known for its chic and versatile designs. Launched in 2010 from her apartment, the brand quickly gained recognition and is now available at over 400 retailers. Ramy has successfully scaled her business while maintaining a commitment to empowering women through stylish and affordable clothing. Tune in  and hear all about Ramy’s experience with entrepreneurship, the challenges of working with department stores as a new designer, and her approach to creating a unique customer experience in her stores.


                                  We talked about:

                                  • Scaling business by getting into boutiques and department stores (07:40)
                                  • Hiring experts to help scale (12:31)
                                  • Leveraging social trends (20:55)
                                  • Balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship (31:28)

                                  • Connect with Ramy:

                                    • @RamyBrookSharp on IG
                                    • @RamyBrook on IG
                                    • Shop Ramy Brook

                                    • USE CODE Entreprenista15 for a discount at RamyBrook.com!

                                      Valid now through 1/31/25. Only valid on full price items. 


                                      Are you ready to make meaningful business connections that lead to real business results? 

                                       

                                      Join our Entreprenista League community of women founders at https://refer.entreprenista.com/joinus! 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!

                                       

                                      Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.

                                       

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                                      46 min
                                    • 312 - Mary Seats, The Bakery CoWork: Fostering Community With Her Co-Working Space for Women

                                      “I needed support, community, someone to reach their hand down and pull me up. And now I'm always reaching my hand down to pull someone else up.”


                                      Mary Seats is the founder of The Icing Agency and The Bakery CoWork, a co-working space designed for women entrepreneurs. From a young age, Mary showcased her entrepreneurial spirit by selling handmade Barbie clothes to all of her friends. Despite facing challenges, including being fired from her own company, Mary persevered and created a thriving business and is an Entreprenista 100 Award Winner. She is dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs, fostering community, and breaking barriers for minority women in business. Tune in and hear how Mary launched her first business with only $300, how she scaled her first company to $4 million in revenue, and the hard lessons she’s learned about navigating contracts and partnerships.


                                      We talked about: 

                                      • The marketing strategy that made Mary’s first brand successful (07:03)
                                      • Lessons learned from selling to retailers (13:48)
                                      • The vision behind The Bakery CoWork (24:49)
                                      • The importance of community support (36:38)

                                      • Connect with Mary:

                                        • @MzSkittlez on IG
                                        • The Bakery Cowork
                                        • The Icing Agency

                                        • Are you ready to make meaningful business connections that lead to real business results? 

                                           

                                          Join our Entreprenista League community of women founders at https://refer.entreprenista.com/joinus! 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!

                                           

                                          Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.

                                           

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                                          57 min

                                        About Entreprenista

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                                        The Entreprenista Podcast is a weekly show featuring the stories of successful female founders and what it's really like to run a business. Hosted by Stephanie Cartin & Courtney Spritzer,…

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