Glambition® Radio

What happens when a lifelong passion collides with destiny? You create a legacy. Meet Bertha González Nieves, the CEO + co-founder of Casa Dragones Tequila, the renowned small batch tequila company.

A lifelong streak of mini business ventures in her hometown of Mexico City jumpstarted Bertha's entrepreneurial spirit from a young age. After an international education (including representing Mexico as a young ambassador in Japan), Bertha realized her professional passion lay in the tequila industry native to her home country—much to her family's surprise!

Weaving Mexico's cultural identity, family celebrations, beautiful natural landscapes, an intricate production process, and the agave plant itself, Bertha's fascination with tequila was unshakeable—'love in crescendo'—as you'll hear on Glambition Radio…

After positioning one of Mexico's oldest tequila producers in the global market, it was time for Bertha to create her own legacy play. A fated conversation years later would solidify her dream of becoming a tequila entrepreneur… and the luxurious Casa Dragones brand was born! (Bertha is also the first woman to be accredited as a Maestra Tequilera by the Academia Mexicana de Catadores de Tequila.)

Bertha has been named by Forbes as one of the 50 most powerful women in Mexico, the Los Angeles Times calls her 'The First Lady of Tequila,' Food & Wine and Fortune magazine named her one of The Most Innovative Women in Food & Drink, and the Financial Times says she is 'a tough entrepreneur and co-founder of one of the chicest brands in a business rooted firmly in Mexican machismo.'

On this episode of #GlambitionRadio, you'll hear:

• Why tequila plays such an impactful role in Mexican culture… and how the spirit represents the effervescence of Mexican craftsmanship, creativity, and attention to detail all over the world (hence Casa Dragones' many accolades!)
• The random meeting with this famous founder—and ensuing 'bar talk'—at a New York anniversary party that would launch Bertha's dream career in the tequila industry (was this fate or coincidence? You decide ;))
• How Casa Dragones is advancing tequila to compete with the best in whiskey and other luxury spirits all over the world—plus, the RISKY decision to launch the brand at an inopportune time (imagine tracking sales via individual bottles, instead of cases… ouch!)
• Bertha's belief in doing one thing well… and tapping into the power of focus to produce the best possible product on the market (I LOVE this perspective, especially in the age of marketing FOMO)
• How Bertha's entrepreneurial 'flavor of the month' streak ended with the tequila industry… and how she discovered her calling within her passions for Mexico, tequila, and entrepreneurship
• And (bonus) how I personally credit some really good tequila for helping me drop some extra pounds. (Seriously... hear me out on this one!)

Head to Apple Podcasts now to listen to this episode of Glambition Radio (or download it for later).

And come join in the conversation on Instagram or Facebook.

XO,

Ali

P.S. I would love your review! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and comment on Apple Podcasts. Select 'Listen in Apple Podcasts,' then choose the 'Ratings and Reviews' tab to share what you think. I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

Resource Links:

• Explore the exquisite range of Casa Dragones tequilas
• Get on the ICONIC 2021: Liberation Priority Notification List
• Learn more about The Trust – my new premier network for 7+8-figure women entrepreneurs

Her dream of becoming an international diplomat ended, so she created a multi-million dollar candle company here in the U.S. instead...

Mei Xu is a Chinese American entrepreneur and founder of Chesapeake Bay Candle.

Born in Hangzhou, China, Mei was privy to her country's transition from Mao's era of communism into a more market-oriented economy. She was excited about the prospects of future diplomatic opportunities, but those ambitions were cut short, as you'll hear on this Glambition Radio.

Following the Tinanmen Square uprising and ensuing personal and financial hardship, Mei moved to the United States. Here she discovered a knack for entrepreneurship… and a simple home candle-making experiment (using soup cans!) would become the start of a multi-million dollar home fragrance empire.

From developing a revolutionary candle scent process in her tiny basement, to unexpectedly selling out of retail stores such as Target, Mei's Chesapeake Bay Candle line became a home staple.

And after selling her company in 2017, Mei is continuing her entrepreneurship streak with the launch of Yes She May: an online platform helping women-owned product companies grow and prosper.

Her recently released book, 'Burn: How Grit, Innovation, and a Dash of Luck Ignited a Multi-Million Dollar Success Story' is available wherever books are sold.

On this episode of #GlambitionRadio, you'll hear:

• The 'uh oh!' phone call that tipped Mei off to the potential success of her candle line… and how she quickly resolved a BIG production crunch
• Why English movies + magazines, wandering the floors of Bloomingdale's, men's cologne, and observing discordant fashion trends honed Mei's exquisite taste (and became the foundation for her bestselling brand)
• How Mei was the first candlemaker in the US to develop her fragrance sourcing method and revolutionize, stylize, and modernize your run of the mill 'country candles' (it's no wonder consumers caught on to Chesapeake Bay so quickly)
• What—and who—convinced Mei to write her new book, 'Burn', and how writing her story helped Mei determine her next steps in business… and in life
• Finally, how Mei leveraged the pandemic to SUPPORT women-owned businesses facing immense challenges through her timely launch of the Yes She May online platform

Head to Apple Podcasts now to listen to this episode of Glambition Radio (or download it for later).

And come join in the conversation on Instagram or Facebook.

P.S. I would love your review! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and comment on Apple Podcasts. Select 'Listen in Apple Podcasts,' then choose the 'Ratings and Reviews' tab to share what you think. I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

Resource Links:

• Explore the Chesapeake Bay Candle line
• Shop women-owned businesses on Yes She May
• Order Mei's new book, 'Burn'
• Get on the ICONIC 2021: Liberation Priority Notification List
• Learn more about The Trust's Private Informational Call on August 19

When you discover your own personal truth, but it defies decades of what you were schooled to believe... how do you even begin the transition to truly honoring it?

It isn't... easy. Both internally, and externally, as holistic psychiatrist Kelly Brogan, M.D. can attest. She's no stranger to being vilified — especially in current times. And that's why I wanted to have her on the show. We had a fascinating conversation, and I invite you to listen and judge for yourself.

Dr. Brogan is the author of the NY Times Bestselling books A Mind of Your Own and Own Your Self, as well as creator of the Vital Mind Reset and Vital Life Project.

And on today's Glambition Radio, we're diving deep into her extreme transformation over the years from a drug-prescribing practitioner to a conscious healer and leader. Her mission: 'to provide true informed consent around medication-based treatment, and empower individuals with tools for radical self-healing'.

From living a 'postcard perfect' doctor life in NYC to diving deeper into her own spiritual awakening process — unraveling most everything she believed along the way — Dr. Brogan's journey hasn't been smooth sailing. But today, her holistic healing protocols empower women everywhere to recalibrate and re-establish a relationship with their higher intelligence—much to the dismay of current information overlords and obvious agendas.

On this episode of #GlambitionRadio, you'll hear:

• Why the health + safety of your body is the gateway to deeper spiritual healing for generations to come—especially for women. (Plus several effective tips to begin your own vital reset. Have you experimented with these already?)
• The moment a 'cosmic 2x4' set Kelly on her path to awakening—and changed her professional trajectory 180 degrees, sending her from what she calls allopathic 'indoctrination' to methods of holistic, self-healing
• How women can defy external control by strengthening their intuitive bond to themselves and their children (plus, hear my first experience with this powerful sensation when my twins were born!)
• Kelly's clear opinions around natural health practices that landed her on serious threat lists. (Some of these seem so benign that it's surprising they were so maliciously targeted.)
• Bonus: How to listen to her fantastic interview with Joe Rogan that was removed from YouTube. (This one was how I discovered Kelly and became so intrigued.)
• Lastly, my personal favorite… Kelly's thought process behind doing away with her smart phone. (My dream, and I share recent insights around our energetic connections to devices!)

Head to Apple Podcasts now to listen to this episode of Glambition Radio (or download it for later).

And come join in the conversation on Instagram or Facebook.

XO,

Ali

P.S. I would love your review! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and comment on Apple Podcasts. Select 'Listen in Apple Podcasts,' then choose the 'Ratings and Reviews' tab to share what you think. I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

Resource Links:

• Listen to Dr. Brogan's interview on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast (this was SO good!)
• Learn more about her books, including 'A Mind of Your Own' and 'Own Your Self'
• Learn more about Kelly's Vital Life Project
• Get on the ICONIC 2021: Liberation Priority Notification List

The youngest of 21 children, today's guest was born into poverty on a remote, Southern Illinois farm called 'The Hill'. But Sarah Frey never focused on her family's lack… instead, she cultivated extreme confidence and capability during her rough-and-tumble childhood… traits that would directly affect her family's future and her becoming the nation's leading producer of pumpkins.

On Glambition Radio, you'll learn how after taking over the family farm as a teenager and negotiating deals with some of the biggest retailers in the country, Sarah's determination to start a new life off The Hill transformed into a calling to save the farm from ruin... creating a new family lifestyle, a thriving entrepreneurial venture, and achieving national recognition in the process.

Sarah founded Frey Farms in 1992 as a simple produce delivery route with an old pickup truck. Today, her family business is the nation's leading producer of pumpkins, grows fresh fruits and vegetables in seven states, and sells a new line of juices. Sarah's book,'The Growing Season' is available for purchase wherever books are sold.

On this episode of #GlambitionRadio, you'll hear:

• How Sarah cultivated self-reliance + determination as a young girl through unimaginable childhood challenges on The Hill (her stories will make your jaw drop…)
• The pivotal moment Sarah realized the past she wanted to leave behind was the KEY to her future (AND the preservation of The Hill)
• Several fantastic tales from her country upbringing… including snapping turtles, 'ballsy' business deals, and MORE… (you don't hear stories like these every day!)
• Why Sarah's negotiation skills have become case studies for Harvard Business School, even though she lacks any formal business training or education!
• How Frey Farms was affected by COVID-19, and the unexpected inspiration that brought her community together

Head to Apple Podcasts now to listen to this episode of Glambition Radio (or download it for later).

And come join in the conversation on Instagram or Facebook.

XO,

Ali

P.S. I would love your review! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and comment on Apple Podcasts. Select 'Listen in Apple Podcasts,' then choose the 'Ratings and Reviews' tab to share what you think. I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

Show Notes:

• Learn more about Sarah and Frey Farms
• Order Sarah's book, 'The Growing Season'
• Learn more about The Trust– my new premier network for 7+8-figure women entrepreneurs
• Get on the ICONIC 2021: Liberation Priority Notification List

She grew a women's work collaboration hub during a global pandemic from serving just one NYC neighborhood to 36 COUNTRIES…

Cate Luzio is the Founder + CEO of Luminary, a membership-based career and personal growth platform and collaboration hub designed to uplift + upskill women through ALL phases of their professional journey.

Originally designed as a 15,000 square foot physical meeting space in New York City, Cate experienced a true test of leadership and ruthless prioritization when the 2020 pandemic hit. (There's nothing like isolation to challenge the growth of a LIVE, in-person membership model!) But in staying true to her mission, Cate led Luminary through a rapid transition to become a powerful online community, which now supports more women than ever before.

And, as you'll learn on Glambition Radio, there's never been a bigger need for the kind of platform and support network that Luminary offers. As many women leave corporate careers to become entrepreneurs, or are navigating hybrid workplaces for the first time, Cate is leading the conversation to help them sharpen their skills and confidence no matter their professional goals. (Funding? Got it. Mentorship? Yes. Business growth? Luminary is here to help.)

Before starting Luminary, Cate spent twenty years in financial services leading global multibillion-dollar businesses and managing more than 2,000 employees worldwide. She was recognized as one of Forbes' Next 1,000 Entrepreneurs in 2021 and a Top 100 Female Founder by Inc. in 2019. Cate has been featured in top financial, business, and lifestyle media and is currently a contributing writer for Fast Company, Business Insider, and Worth.

On this episode of #GlambitionRadio, you'll hear:

• The moment Cate saw a HUGE gap in the market for women's professional development… and how Luminary answers the call for women at work seeking 'real world' guidance + resources
• How Luminary went from serving women in one neighborhood in NYC to now all over the world—and why the drama of last year's pandemic was actually the greatest 'illumination' for Cate's team and mission
• Cate shares her simple, 'glass ball' method to 'ruthlessly prioritize', and how her approachable tactics can transform + optimize your daily and lifelong productivity (she makes it sound so easy!)
• Why Cate's revenue dropped a whopping 80% only 14 months after launching—and how her company infrastructure was already primed to adapt to adversity (these are excellent points to keep in mind as you build new ventures!)
• Why community is essential to professional growth… AND how to embrace individualized needs within this larger 'ecosystem' and economy (because women's priorities are so different now from just a few years ago!)

Head to Apple Podcasts now to listen to this episode of Glambition Radio (or download it for later).

And come join in the conversation on Instagram or Facebook.

XO,

Ali

P.S. I would love your review! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and comment on Apple Podcasts. Select 'Listen in Apple Podcasts,' then choose the 'Ratings and Reviews' tab to share what you think. I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

Resource Links:

• Learn more about Luminary + explore memberships
• Get on the ICONIC Priority Notification List
• Learn more about The Trust– my new premier network for 7+8-figure women entrepreneurs

This former White House Press Secretary — and today a familiar face on Fox News — had a story I never knew until this interview on #GlambitionRadio. And what a discussion we had!

From Dana Perino's humble beginnings on a small-town Wyoming cattle ranch to later representing the highest office in the United States, she's now sharing her wisdom to be a supporting voice for women when it comes to navigating their careers and lives.

Her new book 'Everything Will Be Okay: Life Lessons for Young Women (from a Former Young Woman)' is jam-packed with great advice and 'in the trenches' stories on tough decisions Dana made over the decades, as well as some heartfelt insights into her life and family.

Following the 9/11 attacks in 2001, Dana joined the Bush Administration as a spokesperson at the U.S. Department of Justice. She was later invited to become press secretary in a twist of fate that she wasn't expecting… as you'll hear on this episode of Glambition Radio. And today she anchors 'The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino' and is a co-host of 'The Five' on Fox News Channel.

On this episode of #GlambitionRadio, you'll hear:

• The one decision Dana made at an early age that 'programmed' her entire career trajectory… and why asking THIS question will foreshadow your future success
• Why the launch of 'Everything Will Be Okay' was 'the right book to write at the right time', especially after the disruption of last year (plus, hear which chapters have had a mysterious resonance with Dana's readers)
• The ballsy story Dana's publishers wanted to remove from her manuscript to make her more 'likeable', but she fought to have included in the book. (And this was my favorite story too!)
• How pivotal moments in our country's history have shaped each generation of women—and how to leverage adversity to your career advantage (plus, her fascinating take on 2020's effect on young women today…)
• Why it's critical for today's professional women to seek partners who can support what they need in the moment (and how to cater to the ebbs and flows of love + career over a lifelong timeline)
• And finally, the 'how she met her husband' story: a juicy tale involving a suitcase and a dashing English stranger, which I'm nominating for this year's #1 love story!

Head to Apple Podcasts now to listen to this episode of Glambition Radio (or download it for later).

And come join in the conversation on Instagram or Facebook.

XO,

Ali

P.S. I would love your review! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and comment on Apple Podcasts. Select 'Listen in Apple Podcasts,' then choose the 'Ratings and Reviews' tab to share what you think. I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

Resource Links:

• Order Dana's new book, 'Everything Will Be Okay'
• Get on the ICONIC 2021: Liberation Priority Notification List
• Learn more about The Trust – my new premier network for 7+8-figure women entrepreneurs