Made By Women

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re showcasing some of our favorite episodes of our Made by Women podcast, which starts its second season on March 4. Please enjoy this conversation with Tory Burch in which she discusses the purpose at the core of her global fashion brand: a foundation to train and support women entrepreneurs.

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Cheryl McKissack Daniel heads the oldest woman and minority-owned professional design and construction firm in the U.S., McKissack & McKissack. The company's roots trace back to 1790 and an enslaved ancestor, but its vision is all about tomorrow. Cheryl McKissack Daniel offers lessons in thinking big.

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Sandy Peinado is a physician; Bethany Whaley has a background in fashion. They came together to create a marketplace for unique, handcrafted items from around the world. And when Covid put a crimp in their original plans, they re-thought, learned new skills, and pivoted.

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The founder and CEO of Obsess combined her background in tech with her love of fashion to create a platform that allows online shoppers to enjoy 3D interactive experiences. Hear how she launched her business, learned from her mistakes--and what she can teach other entrepreneurs.

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Re-cycle, re-use, re-sell is the mantra driving a major transformation in the fashion industry: Circular fashion. Hear how Stephanie Crespin, founder and CEO of Reflaunt, is enabling consumers to seamlessly sell their high-end purchases in order to eliminate waste and over-production.

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Her daughter’s health crisis revealed to Kristen Valdes how difficult it is for most people to get the personal health care data they really need. That motivated Kristen to launch b.well, an integrated health management platform that gives consumers full access to their health records, along with insights to help them stay healthy. 

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She built a global fashion brand, but Tory Burch is about more than selling beautiful clothes. At the core of what she does is the Tory Burch Foundation, which trains and supports women entrepreneurs. Learn how and why Tory took this innovative approach. And a note to women entrepreneurs: Apply for the 2021 Tory Burch Foundation Fellows program; applications are open until November 12. Apply here: http://www.toryburchfoundation.org/fellows/

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The President of Ally Invest is on a mission to see that everyone, from every background, has an opportunity to succeed financially. Hear her advice on how we can ensure a better future for all by discovering what type of leader we are, finding the simplest solutions, and listening closely to learn from those around us. 

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Two powerful women leaders are working together to support women’s entrepreneurship: Kay Koplovitz founder and former CEO of USA Networks and co-founder of Springboard Growth Capital and Springboard Enterprises, and Annette Rippert, who leads Strategy and Consulting for Accenture. They explain why women’s innovation is crucial to everyone’s future.

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When entrepreneur Kara Goldin began cooking fruit at home and adding it to water, she was looking for a healthful, flavorful drink for herself and her family. She soon had a hit on her hands and Hint is now stocked everywhere from Amazon to Walmart. Listen as Kara reveals the story and setbacks behind the success, and the lessons to be found in her new book, Undaunted. www.drinkhint.com/seneca.

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