The SheFactor Podcast

Keri Blair rebranded Tori at a pivotal point in her life, transitioning from college into the working world, completely redefining Tori's confidence and helping her to realize the power fashion holds in broadcasting your goals and aspirations to the world. As a personal stylist and image consultant, she helps clients match their look to the first impression they want to give in the world. Tune in for an episode packed FULL with amazing styling tips and a guide to rebranding yourself to live your most confident BEST life. 

Interested in working with Keri? Check out her website to see if it's the right fit!

Danielle Marie's journey hasn't been an easy one, but she's a true example of perseverance, hard work, and resilience.  As a designer and entrepreneur, Danielle shares her perspective on what it’s like to live with a disability through her own shared experiences and celebrates diversity in fashion and lifestyle. Born with severe hearing loss in both ears, she decided to turn her ultimate weakness into an admirable strength. Despite being told she would never be successful as an entrepreneur, she defied the odds and started Grip Handbags.

​The Grip silhouette, shaped like a half-moon right side up (similar to SheFactor's logo of two half-moon's brought together to form an "S" as a symbol of women coming together to empower one another), is also a symbolic reinforcement of the cut-out feature initiated on Danielle’s original award-winning clutch, which is responsible for the launch of her business and career as a designer. Since its establishment in 2015, Grip Handbags has been featured in InStyle Magazine, British Vogue, Accessories Magazine, WWD.com, Bellus Magazine, Starlight Music Chronicles, and on a number of public figures and fashion blogs.

A message from Danielle Marie:

" I chose the name Grip Handbags for my business primarily because the word 'grip' reminded me of power and the ability to take action; the power to make good choices, the power of self-acceptance, the power of positively influencing those around me. Basically, it’s about 'gripping' onto what matters. Because actions speak louder than words. ⠀

In today’s heartfelt episode, Lauren Mims joins Tori to talk about her passion project, the Bad Bettie Project. After moving to Colorado following the tragic loss of her fiance, Lauren found herself struggling to find community and meaningful friendships in her new city. The Bad Bettie Project was born out of the need for sisterhood and friendship and has since blossomed into a resource for young women to find success. They host monthly meet-ups and events to encourage IRL interactions while also using their online community (just awarded & recognized as one of Facebook's strongest group communities) as a hub for anything you might need. Additionally, they have a gift shop where all proceeds go directly to our Emergency Bettie Fund to support any members in financial crisis. Lauren shares how it got started, how they focus on giving back, and their goals for the upcoming year!

In this heavy episode, guest Maralee McLean comes on to share her own story of domestic abuse. She recounts her own experience of her child being taken away from her despite her husband being the abusive one, and how she fought, and continues to fight, and the hope that has come out of her situation. Maralee is a child advocate, protective parent, domestic violence expert, professional speaker, and author of PROSECUTED BUT NOT SILENCED: Courtroom Reform for Sexually Abused Children. She organized a National Rally of Mothers at the Colorado State Capitol and has been involved in legislative work that spans over two decades.  She testified before Congress to promote judicial accountability to better protect sexually abused children’s rights in our courts. Maralee’s story has been covered by many media outlets and internationally on CNN.

As a single mom, survivor of sexual assault, and starter of not one, but two non-profits, Jacqueline Villeneuve's powerful journey has impacted many. She joins the podcast today to share her own story, diving into how sharing her survival story freed her from her past, and how it led her to start her amazing nonprofits. She also shares advice for women who are looking to start careers pursuing their passions while balancing whatever life throws your way. 

Check out Jacqueline's non-profits below!

She Matters: A community of survivors and advocates united in healing and support, legal education, and advocacy. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Check out the She Matters Podcast or read more about the organization on their website. 

Olive & Annie: Provides artisans with ethical employment while supporting vulnerable women and children, rooted in the core belief that there is strength found in community. Provide the gift of hope by making a purchase on their website.

ZLT Hope Homes: Safe house for orphaned children and survivors of childhood sexual abuse in Nairobi, Kenya including training and empowerment programs. Give to ZLT Hope Homes here!

We're SO excited to welcome Emma Nacewicz as one of SheFactor’s newest brand ambassadors! She is on the show today to share her journey from extreme dieting to developing a healthy relationship with food and her body through intuitive eating and acceptance. For anyone struggling with food or fitness, this episode is an inspiring account of how you can do that in your own life!

Today’s episode features two AMAZING guests here to talk about how they turned their passion for community into a career. Founder of Chicago-based A Sweat Life Jeana Anderson Cohen started her business to mobilize community and fitness, creating spaces for people to cultivate new relationships in the fitness space without intimidation. Kendra Peterson turned her passion for cooking into a career cooking for people and families who have food issues. Each guest talks about how they navigated into their current career paths, their focus on community, and advice for young women in their 20’s - all live from a tiny podcast booth at the Moxy Hotel in Chicago during our Squad Launch event!

Jen Thurman joins the show for another episode to talk about gratitude during the holidays. She shares some tips & tricks on how to combat the season, and how you can turn your expectations into agreements to really make this holiday season what you want it to be and make the most of every second with your loved ones!

Shelby Collier went after her dreams, turning her side-hustle as a photographer into a full-time job. She joins Tori on the show to talk about how she lived out the SheFactor Method to make everything she loved into a career. She talks about some of the challenges she faced when turning her photography hobby into a business, as well as advice for anyone else who is interested in starting their own business.

Jen Thurman has had a life of many ups and downs, going through the most extreme circumstances of losing her brother to addiction while climbing up the corporate ladder from the very bottom, all the way to the top! In today’s episode, Jen and Tori talk about finding authenticity during times of transition. Jen shares her advice for setting boundaries between our personal and professional selves, some of the common transitions many young women experience, and her favorite tricks and tips on how to manage things during any transitional time in your life.