The Female Founders Network

Happy Halloween to our US listeners! Halloween dress-up and pumpkin spice are two of the things Nat misses most about living in America! Today, however, we’re talking about another kind of “spirits.” Julee Resendez is a wine connoisseur who turned her passion into a business. She shares her amazing journey to entrepreneurship, how she moved to Amsterdam and broke through the barrier of a boys club industry with her sister companies; Van Belle Wine and Van Belle Academy. We hope you enjoy this episode.

In this unofficial "mini-sode" Nat shares her perspective on the power of female independence and using our voices as women to create change. We hope you enjoy the minisode.

Following up on our "Who Are We?" series — we're interviewing each other. For those of you wanting to know more about our British host Sylvie Hall and her journey as Female Founder, including a failed business and her advice as a boutique agency and start-up founder; this episode is for you.

Today we're doing something a little different — we're interviewing each other. For those of you wanting to know about our American host Nat Brown or becoming a woman leader in marketing, this episode is for you.

Today we’re speaking with Dr. Holly Schonberger, an American freelance chiropractor who went back into University for a second degree to pursue her passion. In this episode, Holly will discuss how she came to become a doctor, how to freelance as a medical professional, and how you can improve your own posture despite the hours you’re currently pouring over your computer for your job or business. We hope you enjoy the episode.

Today we’re speaking with Kate McCoy, a renowned Australian fine jewellery designer with a powerful sustainable mission. In today’s episode, Kate talks about her entrepreneurial journey, backing yourself and finding her greater purpose as a creative businesswoman. We hope you enjoy today’s episode.

Today we’re talking with Leah Morris, an Australian advertising copywriter turned advocate for women in the media industry who founded Mavens, a digital publication that champions women in the creative industry. In this episode, Leah will discuss the issues women face today, how she launched an activist group during the COVID lockdown, and what she plans to do to make the industry more fair and equal for everyone. We hope you enjoy this episode.

Today we’re talking to Yvonne Miles, the Australian marine biologist who created Scanning Ocean Sectors, a marine observation school which provides a certification program protecting wildlife everywhere. In this episode, Yvonne will talk about how she turned her love of the sea and PhD project into a thriving consultancy and training business. Her experience may be centred around marine biology and protecting ocean mammals, but there are many lessons and strategies Yvonne used which transcend industries and are inspiring for business owners in any field. We hope you enjoy this episode.

Today we’re speaking with Pryam Chokshi, an American policy advisor for Mayor Ginther of Columbus, Ohio in the USA. Pryam chats about the issues of maternity leave and pay disparity facing women in the United States today and gives you advice on how to become an advocate for better public policy regarding women and families. Quick side note that while Priyam speaks from the perspective of a democratic policy advisor, we are not affiliated with either political party. We’re here to support all women founders all over the world, regardless of their background or political affiliation. We hope you enjoy the episode.

Today we’re talking to Robin Shobin, soon to be Robin Levine. Robin is an American ex-Wall-Streeter turned editor-in-chief of mature beauty website Charlotte’s Book, as well as the founder of the all-natural sports drink Halo Sport. In this episode, Robin will talk about quitting her big-time job on Wall Street to found Charlotte’s Book, as well as how she invented Halo Sport and brought it to market. She’ll also discuss how she kept going throughout tumultuous changes in her personal life, and give advice for other women balancing personal heartache with professional ambition. We hope you enjoy the episode.