Dominique Gonzales started Root Elixirs, a sparkling cocktail mixer company, 6 years ago out of her home town in California. How awesome it was to get to know her and hear about her journey as an entrepreneur! 

In this episode we cover:

- What's it takes to bootstrap a beverage company

- Why she decided not to seek out funding in the beginning

- The importance of taking vacations and having time for reflection as a leader

- How she started this company without having most of the answers

- Rejection and the necessity of developing thick skin

-How her "bossiness" has changed from a negative personality trait into something that's allowed her to build an incredible business!

and so much more! 

Dominique is so inspiring and I cannot wait to see where she takes Root! 

Find more about Dominique and Root Elixirs here:

IG: @Root_Elixirs

Website: RootElixirs.com

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Books mentioned:

Drive by Daniel Pink

Invent It, Sell It, Bank It by Lori Greiner

Podcast mentioned:

How I Built This

Start Up to Scale

Grant resources mentioned:

IFundWomen

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Megan Stancill is an orthopedic and pelvic floor physical therapist with four years of treating experience. She’s also a yoga instructor with over two decades of experience and teach regularly at Kripalu Institute in Lenox, MA in their advanced teacher training program for serving special populations.

She is a lover of anatomy, kinesiology and am a lifelong lover of science.  Originally from Manhattan but moved down here to Miami right before the pandemic in 2020.  She now practices privately and see patients at her home or at their homes for orthopedic and pelvic floor cases.  

In this episode we talk about:

- What exactly is the pelvic floor

- To Kegel or Not to Kegel

- Why Cross-fitters often pee themselves

- How working on your pelvic floor can improve your sex life

- Is there such a thing as a "normal" vagina?

- Why Orgasms are natural pain relievers

LINKS:

IG: @megayoga

Email: [email protected]

Book: Amazon

Pelvic Wand

Smart Kegel Trainer (with app)

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IG: @AUDACIOUSFOUNDER

Website: www.audaciousfounder.com

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Alejandra Hernandez is the owner of EmpowHer Change, a career & leadership coaching company. She helps women regain confidence, unleash their voice, get clear on their life vision & values, and become powerful leaders in the workplace. 

In this 1 hour and 40 minute episode we talk about:

- The journey of discovering your purpose

- Why it's okay to fumble

- The life changing, transformational value of solo travel

- Why you need option inventory

- The truth in the quote, "ignorance is bliss"

- How your mind will fight for "why no"

- The 3 phases of expanding your possibilities

- The thing that scares you the most could happen anyway!

- When you take a leap, the bridge appears

-Why humans have such a hard time accepting differences

and so much more!

Learn more about Alejandra:

Instagram: @empowherchange

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In this episode I talk to Anyelis Cordero from Propel On Purpose about:

• failing fast

and lots more!

Anyelis Cordero, MHRM is a First-Gen Latina Coach, Facilitator & Speaker. She is the Founder & CEO of Propel On Purpose Coaching, whose mission is to empower the career development and financial independence of first-generation students, professionals and diverse leaders.

Anyelis wholeheartedly believes that purpose is our privilege! Because first-gens tend to be raised with a “survival mode” mindset, POP Coaching helps them gain clarity of purpose, build confidence in their powerful skills & experiences, increase their pay potential so they can create generational wealth and cultivate the courage to work, lead & live on purpose. She's here to serve as a catalyst for courage - let's POP!

Was such a pleasure discussing all of this with her! She is full of so much insight!

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Find the link to her talk HERE.

Follow Anyelis on IG: @propelonpurpose

Amanda Lopez is back in an episode that we recorded a few months back touching on:

- Plastic surgery

- Jealousy

- A hard stop from social media

- Our mutual love of cheetos

- How easy social media makes it to compare

- Who are you if you're not on social media?

- Thought stopping

- 3 tips of how to stop comparing yourself

Amanda is my long term, super insightful friend, a LMSW and Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor. As you'll here in this episode she's taken a hiatus from IG but you can follow her here.

If you're not already, don't forget to follow @AUDACIOUSFOUNDER, and if you enjoyed this episode please give me a 5 star rating and share with your friends!

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Don't forget to get your ticket for my Let's Get Financially Lit event on May 26th in North Miami. I'll see you there! 

In this episode I meet with Deanna Kahn, owner of Blondies Beauty Salon in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Deanna was a make up artist for production companies and when she realized that covid would be putting a near complete stop to her work she had to find a way to pivot. Well, that pivot eventually landed her in her own salon as the owner! 

We touch on:

- Spending time and money on an idea only to discover, it's not worth pursuing. 

- How the Universe somehow puts you on the right track even when you're trying to go in a different direction.

- How therapy helps you as a business owner and leader.

- Some of the obstacles of becoming a new salon owner.

- How to build a brand around what you love.

- Getting emotional in business.

and more!

The video version of this interview will be available on the AF website by eod Monday 4/25. 

Go check out her website and make an appointment to get your hair done/nails/makeup done! Follow her on IG.

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Register now for this event - 5 knowledgable female speakers from the finance industry grace us with their wisdom! 

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I had a discussion with a friend the other day where she said that self comparison was good because it pumps you up and drives you to be better. I think for a lot of people that's not true and that the opposite occurs. They get discouraged and end up feeling extra insecure and inadequate. 

In this episode I talk about how self comparison stops you from accessing the best parts of your personality and how what my friend was talking about was really market research. 

I hope this episode makes you rethink your strengths and weaknesses and gets you pumped up to make a big move in your life or career. I hope it makes you feel more confident about yourself and what is possible for you!

Please rate it 5 stars and share it with your friends! Please send me some feedback! 

Follow me on IG at @AUDACIOUSFOUNDER 

I am blessed to have met Christine when she and her husband were vendors at a female owned business market in Miami. Since then we have become great friends, always talking about the ups and downs of business, motherhood, relationships, and life. 

In this episode we go over a lot!

• How Dade Plant Co got started

Thank you for listening! If you like this episode please give us a 5 star review and share it with your friends! 

Get in touch with Christine here: @dadeplantco

Follow the business she is about to launch here: @catandvine

And find me at: @AUDACIOUSFOUNDER 

Nicole Pozos is a powerful woman who is creating a different experience for those interested in the Miami art scene. So much of the art found in Miami is based on what has sold in the past and what is "trendy" preventing new artists, new ideas, and the diversity of experiences to filter through.

This is the mission of Nicole's Gallery - Pen Project - in North Miami. She focuses on art created by women, latinx, black, indigenous, and other people of color and her goal is to show us the variety inside and outside of the cultures we think we know. She's here to blow our minds and give the Miami Art Scene something new to aspire to. In this episode of the AF Podcast we talk about:

-How stereotypes and trends are really what determine what kind of art we are exposed to.

-How we go from wanting to hide, to being "okay" with being seen, to then wanting to step out and really be seen for who we are and what we're offering to the world.

-How sometimes we underutilize our femininity and sensuality because we've been taught there's no place for that in the business world.

-How societal programming keeps so many of us from pursuing our dreams.

And Nicole gives us some AUDACIOUS ADVICE at the end!

If you liked this episode please give us 5 stars and share it with your friends!

Nicole's new Exhibition is opening on April 7th at Pen Project.

Look her up online HERE.

on Instagram at: @pen.artproject

As for me, you can always find me at @AUDACIOUSFOUNDER on IG. Thanks for watching! =)

In this episode I talk about what brand identity is and why it's important. I give a recent example of when brand identity failed to flow down to the customer experience and advice on how to develop your own brand's identity. I talk about my own bar/restaurant and how I went about developing it's identity.

Don't forget to leave me a 5 star review, share this with your friends, and follow me on IG! @AUDACIOUSFOUNDER Thanks for listening!