Makers Mindset

Isabela Rangel Grutman is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and model. Born in Brazil, Isabela began modeling at 13, and at a young age learned a lot about work ethic and business partnerships. In 2022, she founded Rangel, a premium clothing line now available at major retailers like Revolve and ShopBop. She also founded Isa Grutman Jewelry, which just opened its first flagship store in Miami’s prestigious Design District. She and Nancy dive into the importance of setting a vision  and starting small.



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Michelle Cordeiro Grant is a serial entrepreneur, brand builder and innovator.  After spending the tenure of her career at household names in the retail industry, she moved into the startup world. In 2016, she founded LIVELY, a Leisurée brand inspiring women to live passionately, purposefully and confidently. In three years, she grew the brand from concept to 5 stores, 165,000+ ambassadors, and $105M acquisition. In 2022, Michelle founded her next venture, GORGIE, an energy drink brand. Michelle and Nancy dive into the experience of selling a business, the power of collaboration, as well as diving into Michelle’s wellness journey. 

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Hannah Bronfman is an angel investor, founder and influencer who is credited with bringing wellness to the forefront of the digital age. She and Nancy delve into evolving your business operations to break through revenue ceilings, what Hannah looks for in founders she invests in and much more. They also discuss how Hannah has used others' doubts to fuel her journey, and her tools for overcoming self doubt. 

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Welcome back to Makers Mindset! This season, Nancy is joined by a diverse lineup of inspiring and engaging guests. Tune in to hear from entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders as they share valuable insights to help you thrive in both your business and personal life.

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Nyakio Grieco has always been passionate about the power of the beauty industry as a vehicle for change. As the co-founder of Thirteen Lune, a retail platform dedicated to showcasing brands and products crafted by Black and Brown founders, Nyakio champions inclusivity and representation within the industry. In this episode, she delves into the challenges and triumphs of being a BIPOC founder in the beauty industry, highlighting the shifts she's witnessed as well as opportunities for growth. Drawing from her own experiences running her first brand for eighteen years, Nyakio reflects on the hurdles she faced with selling her first beauty brand and the many lessons learned along the way. She also underscores the significance of nurturing deep-seated relationships with the brands featured on Thirteen Lune, and why those relationships run so much deeper than retail. 

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Whitney Casey couldn’t have predicted her journey. Starting as one of the youngest anchors on CNN Headline News, Whitney’s path has been dynamic, and sometimes chaotic, to lead her where she is today. As both a co-founder and private equity investor, Whitney leverages the skills she’s developed over her career to bring unique perspectives to everything she does. She shares with Nancy the importance of seizing opportunity, even if it might not align with your plans or goals. Additionally, Nancy and Whitney discuss how Whitney's background as an entrepreneur influences the type of investor she is - and she shares some great tips for entrepreneurs looking to raise capital. Finally, as co-founder of Tally Health, Whitney has a passion for prioritizing self-care for longevity, and shares some important healthy habits that have been transformative for her wellbeing.



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When Anu Duggal started her first business, a wine bar in Bombay, she was entering a sector that she had no experience in. But she didn’t let that stop her, in fact, she leveraged that inexperience to generate new insights and innovation. In the years that followed, she grew into an entrepreneurial powerhouse, launching the Female Founders Fund in 2014, investing in early stage female founders. Since then, Anu has appeared on Fortune’s “40 under 40” Crain’s “Notable Women in Tech” list and been included in Business Insider’s “Ultimate List of Female Startup Investors.” 

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Sheena Zadeh blended her background in science with a love of cosmetics to create Kosas Cosmetics, a brand that proudly states that it’s ‘makeup for skincare freaks.’ Sheena's journey has been a testament to adaptation, experimentation and a passion for what she does. Juggling roles as CEO and founder, she eventually opted to step back from the CEO position to focus on Kosas’s creative vision. She and Nancy dive into this decision, in addition to exploring the intricacies of building a successful brand and team, while emphasizing the importance of self-investment.

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Aurora James launched fashion and accessories line Brother Vellies in 2013, with a mission to preserve the heritage of African design and create lasting artisanal jobs. Today, her brand is handcrafted by artisans spanning the globe, bringing culture, sustainability and fashion together. She is also the founder of the Fifteen Percent Pledge, a non-profit that encourages retailers to pledge at least 15% of their shelf space to Black-owned businesses. Major retailers like Sephora, Nordstrom and Macy’s have all made the pledge. Nancy and Aurora discuss her unique journey of self discovery, her memoir, Wildflower, and the rituals that keep her grounded.

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When Karissa Bodnar started Thrive Causemetics out of her one-bedroom apartment, she was determined to create a business that was  mission-driven to its core. Inspired by the loss of a close friend to cancer, Karissa set out to craft a makeup brand committed to giving back. Today, Thrive Causemetics proudly supports over 500 giving partners and has contributed millions in fundings and products to charitable organizations. Join Karissa and Nancy as they discuss Karissa’s journey as a mission-driven founder and explore the evolution of her business into the impactful force it is today.

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