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- S3Ep101: Financial Feminism: How You Can Make Money & Have Financial Freedom with Tori Dunlap, Founder of Her First 100K, Money & Career Expert, Bestselling Author, & Podcast HostWhat happens when women have money? Everything changes. We gain power, freedom, and choices—and that terrifies the patriarchy. In this episode of Takin’ Care of Lady Business®, my conversation with Tori Dunlap made it crystal clear: we’ve been conditioned to believe money is too complicated, too risky, or too selfish to pursue. But the truth? Financial freedom is our power move. Tori proves that building wealth isn’t just for finance bros—it’s for every woman ready to take control of her life. And here’s the reality check: we don’t need to apologize for wanting more. We need to stop over-giving out of guilt, stop waiting for permission, and start investing in ourselves. Money isn’t just currency—it’s control. And it’s time we own it.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:How to create freedom, choices, and control through money.What money myths you need to ignore.How to get started in your financial journey without feeling overwhelmed.Why imperfect action is better than no action.Learn the fastest way to build wealth and long-term financial freedom.More about Tori Dunlap & Her First 100K:Website: http://herfirst100k.com/Read: Financial FeministListen: Financial Feminist PodcastInstagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook: @herfirst100KTry Treasury: One-Of-A-Kind Investing Education PlatformJoin Financial Feminists — Personal Finance Advice for WomenAbout the Guest:Tori Dunlap is an internationally-recognized. After saving $100,000 at age 25, Tori quit her corporate job in marketing and founded Her First $100K to fight financial inequality by giving women actionable resources to better their money. She has helped over four million women negotiate salary, pay off debt, build savings, and invest. Author of the instant New York Times bestselling book “Financial Feminist”; host of the #1 Business Podcast, Financial Feminist; a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree; and co-creator of Treasury, an investing education platform that has over $60M invested (featured on New York Times Business front page), Tori's work has been featured on Good Morning America, the Today Show, the New York Times, CNN, BBC and more.Tori now travels the world writing and speaking about personal finance, online businesses, and confidence for women.About Our Company, The Justice Dept.A female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.Website: https://www.thejusticedept.com/Be the Bo$$ of Your Career: https://www.thejusticedept.com/online-courseYouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653If you love what you are getting out of our show, please share, rate, and subscribe.This is an SMC ProductionLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices49 min
- S2Ep110: How Chelsea Leyland Is Transforming Women’s Health Using Personal Experience To Break Barriers
In this episode of "Takin’ Care Of Lady Business®," host Jennifer Justice delves into the groundbreaking work of Chelsea Leyland, the innovative force behind Looni, a menstrual health supplement. Leyland's journey from DJ to advocate and entrepreneur in the health and wellness sphere illustrates the challenges and triumphs faced by women pioneering in sectors often overlooked by mainstream research. Despite the slow pace of medical research in women’s health, Chelsea has introduced Looni to the market, a company dedicated to transforming menstrual health through holistic, scientifically-backed products. Chelsea is at the forefront of change with her documentary "Sisters Interrupted," which focuses on her relationship with her sister, their joint struggle with epilepsy, and how cannabis allowed her to wean off her epilepsy medicine.
Key Takeaways
- Learn about how endometriosis affects 1 in 10 menstruators, a prevalence rate comparable to diabetes, yet diagnosis takes 10 years on average, driven by inadequate medical education and societal dismissal of symptoms, together with the stark funding disparity—receiving only $1 for every $200 allocated to diabetes research.
- Explore Looni’s holistic approach to menstrual health, a supplement which uniquely combines adaptogens, vitamins, nootropics, and minerals to enhance hormonal balance, addressing symptoms like low mood and PM discomfort.
- Chelsea discusses her transformative experience with medical cannabis, which enabled her to stop using traditional anticonvulsant medications. She also describes her efforts to secure this treatment for her sister in the UK, where, despite legal changes in 2018, only four patients have NHS access.
- Discover how Chelsea leverages community support through Looni’s platforms and her own epilepsy journey, fostering a network where shared experiences and advice enhance understanding and support.
Resources
Connect with Chelsea: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsea-leyland-b1712b30/
Follow Chelsea: https://www.instagram.com/chelsealeyland/
Learn about Chelsea’s Company, Looni: https://looni.co/
Follow Looni: linkin.bio/mylooni
Join the Loon Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EnHBOrkl9CV1A04CMAV6V4
Discount code: LADYLOONI
About Our Guest
Chelsea is the co-founder of Looni, a company dedicated to hormonal health and wellness. Her journey has taken her across the globe, speaking about her personal experience with epilepsy and medical cannabis and her commitment to patient access. She has spoken at institutions such as the European Parliament and Cambridge University. More recently Chelsea has spoken openly about navigating endometriosis, pregnancy losses and reproductive health. Previously, she spent over 10 years DJing and curating music for fashion and art clients, including Chanel, Fendi, the Guggenheim Museum, the MoMA as well as opening for Duran Duran and Diplo.
About the Show
Takin’ Care Of Lady Business® is hosted by Jennifer Justice aka JJ, founder and CEO of The Justice Dept. JJ interviews achievers, entrepreneurs and high level executives, discussing the how to of building business as well as the challenges while competing and thriving in both business and in life. These highly successful women will share secrets, strategies and insights about what it takes to play to win.
If you love what you are getting out of our show please subscribe.
About Our Company, The Justice Dept.
A female focused advisory, consulting and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.
Website: https://www.thejusticedept.com/
Be the Bo$$ of Your Career: https://www.thejusticedept.com/online-course
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653
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43 min - S2Ep109: Pop Up Executive Consulting: How Umindi Francis Fills Critical Business Roles
In the latest episode of "Takin’ Care Of Lady Business®," Jennifer Justice speaks with Umindi Francis, Founder & CEO of UFCG. From fashion and beauty to tech and AI, Umindi has redefined what it means to be a successful consultant on a global scale. Despite the challenges and skepticism often faced by women in leadership, Umindi has built a consulting empire that operates across six continents. Umindi shares insights on setting boundaries, hiring talent, and navigating challenges in business. She emphasizes the importance of valuing services correctly, hiring based on skills and cultural fit, and learning from past mistakes.
Key Takeaways
- Learn about UFCG’s impressive projects, including working with Bumble on their go-to-market strategy and crisis management, and partnering with the team that took Tommy Hilfiger from $43 million to $400 million through a tech initiative.
- Understand the importance of networking in business development, with Umindi sharing how her connections and presence at events have been crucial to her success.
- Gain insights into strategic pricing and client management, with Umindi emphasizing the importance of knowing and maintaining one’s value.
- Discover how UFCG fills critical gaps for companies not ready to hire full-time C-suite executives, offering fractional roles such as CMO or operations executives.
- Hear Umindi’s advice on hiring and team building, advocating for a slow and careful hiring process to ensure the right fit and not being afraid to let go of underperformers.
Resources
Connect with Umindi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/umindi-francis/
Follow Umindi: https://www.instagram.com/umindi360/
Learn about Umindi’s Company, UFCG: www.ufcgworldwide.com
Follow UFCG: https://www.instagram.com/ufcgworldwide/
About Our Guest
Umindi Francis is an award-winning executive with 20 years of experience in strategic marketing, communications, and business management. She has managed brands of various sizes in the areas of fashion, luxury, art & design, beauty, hospitality, technology and the lifestyle genres. During her tenure she has held positions at Louis Vuitton of LVMH, and Bottega Veneta of Kering, in Strategic Marketing and Communications covering a range of categories from corporate communications to the promotion of all brand product categories. She has also held the positions of Director and Global Vice President at top international Public Relations firms leading the strategic direction of numerous international brands. Over the years Francis has consulted for brands such as The United States Institute of Peace, The New York Times, Fendi, Celine, Emilio Pucci, Studio189, Gianvito Rossi, MoMA, Centre Pompidou, Robb Report Magazine, Marriott, Interscope Records, Bumble, InfiniteWorld, Silicon Valley Bank, Nike, and Moet Chandon to name a few. She began her career in finance at Wachovia Securities and leverages her global contacts to identify equity partners to accelerate brand growth with the asset management community.
About the Show
Takin’ Care Of Lady Business® is hosted by Jennifer Justice aka JJ, founder and CEO of The Justice Dept. JJ interviews achievers, entrepreneurs and high level executives, discussing the how to of building business as well as the challenges while competing and thriving in both business and in life. These highly successful women will share secrets, strategies and insights about what it takes to play to win.
If you love what you are getting out of our show please subscribe.
About Our Company, The Justice Dept.
A female focused advisory, consulting and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.
Website: https://www.thejusticedept.com/
Be the Bo$$ of Your Career: https://www.thejusticedept.com/online-course
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653
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39 min - S2Ep108: Summer in a Bottle: How Joey Wolffer's Strategy Built a Rosé Empire
In the latest episode of "Takin’ Care Of Lady Business®," Jennifer Justice sits down with Joey Wolffer, the co-owner and Chief Brand Officer of Wolffer Estate Vineyards. Joey's story is one of defying the odds and pioneering innovation in the wine industry, all while navigating the complexities of a family business. From transforming a small Hamptons vineyard into an internationally recognized brand to creating the iconic "Summer in a Bottle," Joey’s leadership exemplifies creativity, resilience, and authenticity. Her efforts have propelled Wolffer Estate to new heights, making it a beloved name among wine enthusiasts worldwide.
Key Takeaways
- Discover how "Summer in a Bottle," became a game-changer for Wolffer Estate, celebrating its 10th anniversary with a production increase from 1,500 to 100,000 cases.
- Learn about Joey’s innovative approach, including the introduction of "Spring in a Bottle," a non-alcoholic sparkling wine, showcasing the winery's commitment to diversification and sustainability.
- Understand the challenges faced as a woman in the male-dominated wine industry and how she leveraged her background in fashion and corporate dynamics to lead Wolffer Estate with confidence and creativity.
- Explore the significant growth of Wolffer Estate, now producing 300,000 cases and expanding into 31 states and eight countries, with notable support from stores like Whole Foods and Total Wine.
- Gain insights into Joey’s personal journey, from navigating family business dynamics after her father's tragic death to becoming a key figure in the winery's national and international success.
Resources
Connect with Joey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joey-wolffer-336b584/
Follow Joey: https://www.instagram.com/joeywolffer/
Learn more about Joey’s company, Wolffer Estate: https://www.wolffer.com/wine/
Follow Wolffer Wine: https://www.instagram.com/wolfferwine/, https://www.instagram.com/thesummerinabottle/
About Our Guest
Joey Wolffer is a New York Native, entrepreneur and the Chief Brand Officer and Co-Owner of Wolffer Estate vineyard based in the Hamptons. With a mission to carry on the innovative legacy of her father, Joey and her brother Marc took over the winery in early 2013. That same year, they introduced the brand's iconic Summer in a Bottle Rose, which traditionally sells out each summer and is the number one fastest-growing rose in New York City.
In addition to the vineyard, Joey and Marc also took over The Tasting Room, Wine Stand, and Wolffer Estate Stables, which are all located on the 170-acre estate in the heart of the Hamptons. As a champion equestrian, Joey oversees the world-class stable facility, which combines heritage, beauty, and a passion for excellence.
Prior to joining the family business, Joey founded the Styleliner Truck, a luxury accessories boutique on wheels, and in 2015 she opened her eponymous boutique in Sag Harbor, NY. Specializing in limited luxe jewelry, clothing, and accessories for women, the concept boutique is a carefully curated treasure trove of extraordinary pieces by hard-to-find designers mixed with worldly vintage finds. Additionally,
About the Show
Takin’ Care Of Lady Business® is hosted by Jennifer Justice aka JJ, founder and CEO of The Justice Dept. JJ interviews achievers, entrepreneurs and high level executives, discussing the how to of building business as well as the challenges while competing and thriving in both business and in life. These highly successful women will share secrets, strategies and insights about what it takes to play to win.
If you love what you are getting out of our show please subscribe.
About Our Company, The Justice Dept.
A female focused advisory, consulting and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.
Website: https://www.thejusticedept.com/
Be the Bo$$ of Your Career: https://www.thejusticedept.com/online-course
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653
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39 min - S2Ep107: How to Create The Life You're Meant to Live with Bonnie Wan: The Life Brief
In this episode of "Takin’ Care Of Lady Business®," host Jennifer Justice dives into the innovative world of personal life strategy with Bonnie Wan, author of "The Life Brief" and a Head of Brand Strategy & Partner at Goodby Silverstein and Partners. Wan has pioneered the application of strategic brand planning to personal development, a domain traditionally reserved for corporations. Despite the business world's hesitation to embrace personal strategic planning, Wan has successfully transformed this concept into a structured method that individuals can use to design a life of purpose and clarity.
Key Takeaways
- Discover Bonnie Wan's Life Brief method, a transformative tool for personal development that adapts corporate brand strategy principles.
- Learn about the three-step process of the Life Brief method: Get Messy, Get Clear, and Get Active
- Explore real-life applications of the Life Brief method, including how it helped Bonnie rekindle passion in her marriage and navigate parenting challenges.
- Understand the unique challenges women face in corporate environments and how Wan’s method encourages them to break free from societal constraints to pursue what they truly want.
- Hear Bonnie’s insights on overcoming personal setbacks and the importance of building a supportive network that reflects back your true potential, especially when self-doubt creeps in.
Resources
Connect with Bonnie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonniewan/
Follow Bonnie: https://www.instagram.com/bonniewanofficial/
Learn more about Bonnie’s book, The Life Brief: https://thelifebrief.com/
About Our Guest
Bonnie Wan is an author and speaker, as well as partner and head of brand strategy at the world-renowned advertising agency, Goodby Silverstein & Partners. As creator of The Life Brief, Bonnie helps people live with greater clarity, creativity, and courage by teaching them how to write creative briefs for their lives. The Life Brief has evolved from an agency talk into a workbook, workshops, and speaking appearances at Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop, Jane Goodall’s Activating Hope Summit, the 3% Conference, SXSW, Accenture, Apple, Google, Change.org, and more.
About the Show
Takin’ Care Of Lady Business® is hosted by Jennifer Justice aka JJ, founder and CEO of The Justice Dept. JJ interviews achievers, entrepreneurs and high level executives, discussing the how to of building business as well as the challenges while competing and thriving in both business and in life. These highly successful women will share secrets, strategies and insights about what it takes to play to win.
If you love what you are getting out of our show please subscribe.
About Our Company, The Justice Dept.
A female focused advisory, consulting and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.
Website: https://www.thejusticedept.com/
Be the Bo$$ of Your Career: https://www.thejusticedept.com/online-course
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653
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39 min - S2Ep106: Unlocking Potential: How Audrey Wisch is Redefining Education with Curious Cardinals
Mentorship is a key factor in personal and professional growth. Finding the right mentor at a young age can make all the difference in navigating the challenges and opportunities that come your way. In this episode of "Takin’ Care Of Lady Business®," Jennifer Justice gets into the world of innovative educational entrepreneurship with Audrey Wisch, the founder and CEO of Curious Cardinals. As Audrey disrupted the traditional educational landscape, her journey from a Stanford history major to leading a multi-million dollar venture offers invaluable insights for anyone looking to impact the future of education.
Key Takeaways
- Discover how Audrey Wisch pivoted from being a history major at Stanford to founding Curious Cardinals, a platform that connects K-12 students with over 550 college mentors worldwide, aimed at unlocking student potential through personalized mentorship.
- Learn about Curious Cardinals’ unique mentorship model, which focuses on long-term relationships that encourage holistic development and personal growth in students.
- Explore the explosive growth of Curious Cardinals, which impressively raised over $7 million in seed funding led by Anthos Capital and Audacious Ventures, and generated about $750k in revenue in its first year.
- Hear how Audrey navigated the challenges of venture capital fundraising as a young female founder in a field that’s often dominated by men, and how she uses her platform to promote a more inclusive and personalized approach to education.
- Gain insight into Audrey’s vision for expanding Curious Cardinals and how this could potentially influence traditional educational systems to embrace more personalized learning experiences.
Resources
Connect with Audrey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrey-wisch/
Follow Audrey: https://www.instagram.com/audreywisch/
Learn more about Audrey’s company, Curious Cardinals: https://www.curiouscardinals.com/
Follow Audrey’s company, Curious Cardinals: https://www.instagram.com/curiouscardinals/
About Our Guest
Audrey left Stanford to found Curious Cardinals, mobilizing peers to inspire K-12 students to discover their passions. With her vision to unlock students' potential through personalized mentorship, she raised $6.8m in venture funding. Recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30, Audrey empowers youth and provides college students with meaningful work.
Founder & CEO Audrey left Stanford to found Curious Cardinals, mobilizing peers to inspire K-12 students to discover their passions. With her vision to unlock students' potential through personalized mentorship, she raised $6.8m in venture funding. Recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30 and having spoken on CNN, the Today Show, and to students worldwide, Audrey aims to unlock student potential through the power of mentorship.
About the Show
Takin’ Care Of Lady Business® is hosted by Jennifer Justice aka JJ, founder and CEO of The Justice Dept. JJ interviews achievers, entrepreneurs and high level executives, discussing the how to of building business as well as the challenges while competing and thriving in both business and in life. These highly successful women will share secrets, strategies and insights about what it takes to play to win.
If you love what you are getting out of our show please subscribe.
About Our Company, The Justice Dept.
A female focused advisory, consulting and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.
Website: https://www.thejusticedept.com/
Be the Bo$$ of Your Career: https://www.thejusticedept.com/online-course
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653
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36 min - S2Ep105: The Pink Neon Effect: How Kimmy Scotti is Reimagining Venture Capital for Women
As more women take control of their financial futures, understanding the nuances of investing becomes crucial. In this episode of "Takin’ Care Of Lady Business®," host Jennifer Justice speaks with Kimmy Scotti, Founder and Managing Partner at Neon, about the dynamic and often challenging landscape of venture capital, especially for women in sectors like healthcare and consumer goods. Despite the complexities of a market where women founders are often underfunded, Kimmy has carved a niche in venture capital that emphasizes patient-centered investments and bridging the gender gap in financial literacy. Through Neon and initiatives like Neon Pink, Kimmy is actively working towards empowering women to take control of their financial futures.
Key Takeaways
- Kimmy Scotti launched a successful jewelry business at age 15, establishing her status as an #Unemployable.
- Hear how Neon, a venture fund, focuses on the critical overlap between healthcare and consumer sectors.
- Discover Neon Pink, an initiative that aims to create a supportive community exclusively for female investors where women can learn, invest, and grow together without the conventional barriers they often face in the financial world.
- Learn how to decide where to invest your money by choosing companies whose mission or products align with your values and resonate with you.
- Gain insight into the obstacles faced in a male-dominated industry and how Kimmy uses her platform to support and fund female entrepreneurs.
Resources
Connect with Kimmy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmyscotti/
Follow Kimmy: https://www.instagram.com/kimmyscotti/
About Our Guest
Kimmy Scotti is co-founder and CEO of skincare company Fig.1, and the Founder and Managing Partner of Neon, an early-stage venture capital firm established in 2023. As an investor and serial entrepreneur Kimmy’s endeavors are multifaceted.
Prior to Neon, Kimmy was building and investing as a founding partner at 8VC, a prominent technology and life sciences investment firm where she invested in category defining companies including Blink Health, Maven, Oula, Hill House Home, and Seed. Kimmy remains an advisor to 8VC.
As a lifelong skincare enthusiast with a deep obsession for the beauty market, Kimmy partnered with a board-certified Harvard dermatologist to co-found Fig.1 in 2021. Fig.1 is a science-backed, sustainably-driven skincare line that has grown its footprint from direct-to-consumer to over 3,000 retail, spa and dermatologist locations, along with category expansion into performance body care in 2023.
In addition to her current work with Neon and Fig.1, Kimmy currently serves on the Board of Directors for JewBelong, the Board of Directors for Breakout Foundation, and on the Senior Advisory Committee to Cornell Tech at Cornell University. She is an active supporter of various charitable initiatives including women’s reproductive rights, maternal health, and antisemitism.
Kimmy lives in New York City with her husband and twin boys.
About the Show
Takin’ Care Of Lady Business® is hosted by Jennifer Justice aka JJ, founder and CEO of The Justice Dept. JJ interviews achievers, entrepreneurs and high level executives, discussing the how to of building business as well as the challenges while competing and thriving in both business and in life. These highly successful women will share secrets, strategies and insights about what it takes to play to win.
If you love what you are getting out of our show please subscribe.
About Our Company, The Justice Dept.
A female focused advisory, consulting and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.
Website: https://www.thejusticedept.com/
Be the Bo$$ of Your Career: https://www.thejusticedept.com/online-course
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653
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35 min - S2Ep104: How Dr. Piraye Beim & Celmatix Are Preserving Women's Health One Ovary at a Time
In this episode, Jennifer Justice shines a light on the transformative efforts in women's health led by Dr. Piraye Yurttas Beim, the CEO of Celmatix. Dr. Beim's work exemplifies the uphill battle female founders often endure in the healthcare sector, a field historically sluggish to innovate expressly for women's needs. Despite pervasive sexism within the venture capital landscape, where a meager 2% of funds are allocated to female-led startups, Dr. Beim has secured over $150MM in funding. Celmatix stands out for its dedication to developing medications targeted at conditions uniquely affecting women, a neglected area in pharmaceutical research for almost a century. This pioneering work is not just advancing health solutions but is also making a substantial impact on society at large.
Key Takeaways
- Learn about Celmatix's oral FSH program, a potential game changer in fertility treatment, shifting from invasive injections to a simple daily pill.
- Discover what Celmatix is doing to revolutionize fertility treatments and extend ovarian function to make menopause a choice rather than an inevitability.
- Understand the burdens of current infertility treatments on women and how Celmatix is developing less invasive options, like an oral fertility drug.
- Uncover the broader implications of women's health on society and the economy and the importance of addressing these issues for global progress.
- Hear Dr. Beim’s personal experiences with sexism and the substantial barriers she faced in a male-dominated VC world despite successfully raising over $150MM.
Resources
Connect with Dr. Beim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pirayebeim/
Follow Dr. Beim: https://www.instagram.com/boss_ovary/, https://twitter.com/pirayebeim
Learn about Celmatix: https://www.celmatix.com/
Follow Celmatix: https://www.instagram.com/celmatix/, https://twitter.com/celmatix
About Our Guest
Dr. Piraye Yurttas Beim, PhD, is the founder and CEO of Celmatix, a biotech transforming women’s lives through better medications. Dr. Beim is recognized for pioneering the emerging field of "ovarian health," a term she coined in 2020 to underscore that the ovary is not just an egg factory, but a vital female organ. For over 20 years, she has been leading the innovation of cutting-edge health solutions that are purpose built for women's bodies. Her life’s work and mission will culminate in a future in which the timing of menopause is a choice that every woman gets to make for herself. Dr. Beim completed her PhD work at Cornell (Weill)/Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in NYC and her postdoctoral research at the University of Cambridge, first focusing on women’s health oncology and then shifting to women’s reproductive health. When she moved into reproductive health, she was inspired by the precision medicine revolution in oncology and was early in seeing how the same playbook of genomics guided discovery and medicine could be a gamechanger for women outside of cancer. Given funding disparities in women’s health research, she transitioned to entrepreneurship and founded Celmatix in 2009, where her research teams have pioneered breakthroughs in decoding the genomic drivers of ovarian function and health through a multi-omic data initiative that has yielded unprecedented insight into the key molecular drivers of ovarian function and reproductive health conditions. Under her leadership, Celmatix is progressing 5 innovative drug programs, including an AMH agonist program aimed at optimizing and extending ovarian function and an oral fertility drug program to eliminate needles from IVF and egg freezing. She is a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network, was named to Crain’s 40 Under 40 and its Notable Women in Tech, twice to Goldman Sachs's Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs list, Top 15 founders disrupting their industries by Fortune, and Rock Health's Disruptive Founder of the Year. Celmatix was named one of the most innovative companies in the world by Fast Company.
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36 min - S2Ep103: Morning After Pill at 7-Eleven: How Cadence OTC & Samantha Miller Make Reproductive Health Accessible
The morning-after pill is not accessible to over 23 million women in the US, and given the threat to women’s rights, it needs to be in every 7-Eleven, airport, and everywhere else one can buy condoms. In this episode of Takin’ Care Of Lady Business®, host Jennifer Justice welcomed Samantha Miller, the co-founder and CEO of Cadence OTC, to discuss the company's transparent and affordable solution to increasing over-the-counter access to reproductive healthcare, including the birth control pill, the morning after pill, pregnancy tests and UTI test kits - access so easy you can buy at 7-Eleven 24 hours a day.
Key Takeaways
- Discover how Cadence OTC brings affordable reproductive health products over the counter amid regulatory and political challenges.
- Learn why emergency contraceptive access is crucial, especially in restrictive states and rural areas where 23 million women do not currently have access, and learn the difference between the morning-after pill and the abortion pill - they are not the same.
- Samantha discusses how their partnership with little drug stores is allowing access to much more affordable reproductive healthcare in emergency contraceptive deserts.
- Delve into Cadence OTC’s rigorous FDA approval process, immune to influence from money, brand, or politics.
- Understand why insurance coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives is essential, preventing unintended pregnancies and offering economic benefits.
Resources
Connect with Samantha: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-miller-%F0%9F%8C%B1-3205415/
Learn about Samantha company, Cadence OTC: https://cadenceotc.com/
Follow Samantha company, Cadence OTC:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cadencehealth/
https://www.instagram.com/cadence_otc/
About Our Guest
Samantha has over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical & consumer healthcare industry. She started her career as a scientist, and then found her passion for the business side as well and became an entrepreneurial leader, helping to build several new companies.
Samantha is currently co-founder and CEO of an OTC reproductive health company, Cadence OTC, where they are leading the first-in-class Rx to OTC switch to move the birth control pill over-the-counter and bringing emergency contraceptives to convenience stores in healthcare deserts.
About the Show
Takin’ Care Of Lady Business® is hosted by Jennifer Justice aka JJ, founder and CEO of The Justice Dept. JJ interviews achievers, entrepreneurs and high level executives, discussing the how to of building business as well as the challenges while competing and thriving in both business and in life. These highly successful women will share secrets, strategies and insights about what it takes to play to win.
If you love what you are getting out of our show please subscribe.
About Our Company, The Justice Dept.
A female focused advisory, consulting and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.
Website: https://www.thejusticedept.com/
Be the Bo$$ of Your Career: https://www.thejusticedept.com/online-course
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653
Quotes:
"People need to understand that the morning-after pill is a really, it's a rather benign medication. It's just made up of progesterone, and it's the form of progesterone that's in the regular birth control pill. It's the safest form of progesterone called levonorgestrel. And that's all it is. It's just levonorgestrel, which is one of the hormones in the regular birth control pill. It's at a higher dose, so it's very safe, and it's not going to impact your ability to get pregnant later. It's not going to interfere with your regular birth control if you have one. The abortion pill is something unique and interesting." - Samatha Miller
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39 min - S2Ep102: Leading with Purpose: How Mindy Grossman is Transforming Brands & Breaking Glass Ceilings
In this episode of Takin’ Care of Lady Business®, host Jennifer Justice sits down with Mindy Grossman, a trailblazing leader who not only rebranded WW International but also successfully took HSNi public as one of the few women CEOs of a publicly traded company. Mindy, currently a partner at Consello, will share insights from her non-linear career path that melds culture, creativity, and sharp business acumen. Today, she shares her journey filled with meaningful pivots, her approach to integrating personal values with her professional path, and her experiences working with visionary leaders and on founder-led boards.
Here’s what to expect on this week’s show:
- Learn how being proactive, networking, and choosing challenges wisely can expand your professional horizons.
- Hear how Mindy believes that success stems from aligning one's personal convictions with their career, advocating for roles that not only meet professional aims but also fulfill personal goals.
- Explore the significance of working alongside visionary founders and the advantages of engaging with founder-led boards, which can spur innovation and strategic foresight.
- Engage in the conversation about increasing female representation in the boardroom through strategic mentorship and robust support systems.
Quotes:
"I think it's important to decide what you want to say no to before you even decide what you say yes to." - Mindy Grossman
"We have to create allyship with one another to support one another, but we absolutely have to create allyship with men and be that voice that gets an understanding of why there needs to be more diversity in the boardroom." - Mindy Grossman
"You have to have a vision. You have to have the strategy aligned against that vision. You have to have the support of your board. You have to have a culture and an organization that is also aligned and in support of that vision, you have to have investment dollars, and you have to be resilient because it's not going to be a linear journey." - Mindy Grossman
About the Guest:
Mindy Grossman is a Partner at Consello. She is a high-energy, disruptive leader with extensive experience in building and transforming consumer brands.
Prior to Consello, Mindy served as the President and CEO of WW International, and as a member of the board of directors through March 2022. She joined the company in July 2017 where she led the organization’srebrand from Weight Watchers to WW to reflect their new purpose -“To inspire healthy habits for real life. For people, families, communities, the world -for everyone,” to be the brand to democratize wellness for all. She also oversaw the digital transformation of WW; launched three breakthrough food program innovations; led the formation of WWGOOD and the Healthy Living Coalition; as well as the WW Presents “Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus” national tour.
Prior to WW, Mindy served as the CEO and a member of the board of directors at HSNi where she oversaw a $4 billion direct to consumer retail portfolio. She positioned HSNi as a leader in boundaryless retail, integrating entertainment, content, commerce and community and offering customers a seamless shopping experience across multiple channels. Prior to that, Mindy served as CEO of IAC Retail, the former parent company of HSNi. She successfully took IAC Retail public in 2008 and subsequently became CEO of HSNi until 2017.
Before joining IAC, Mindy served as a Global Vice President at Nike, Inc., where she oversaw its $4 billion global apparel business and served as co-chair of Nike’s Women's Leadership Council. Earlier in her career, Mindy served as President and CEO of Polo Jeans Company, Vice President of New Business Development at Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation, President of Chaps Ralph Lauren and Senior Vice President of Menswear for Warnaco, Inc. She also held senior positions at Tommy Hilfiger and Oxford Industries.
Guest Resources:
https://consello.com/
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About Takin' Care of Lady Business®
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You don’t need permission or a new rulebook for success. You already own it.
Takin’ Care of Lady Business is hosted by Jennifer Justice—entrepreneur, attorney, and fierce advocate for women in business. The show features unfiltered conversations with women redefining leadership, value, and success across industries. This isn’t about breaking barriers or playing inside outdated systems; it’s about using the power you already have to win on your own terms, with real insight, sharp perspective, and zero BS.