Cynthia Del'Aria started coding at age 8 and has built and sold 3 software companies and now runs startup incubator Raika Technologies, helping tech entrepreneurs find the “killer feature” and move from idea to scale. A board member of A11ow, a media investment company helping to change the game for female founders seeking capital, Cynthia shares her entrepreneurial journey, the common mistakes founders make at all stages of business growth, and why failure must be your friend. Join the conversation on the Podopolo podcast app.

Mary Crafts possesses a relentless, badass, all-in, 100% zest for life. Founding of Culinary Crafts, Utah’s largest off-premise catering company, with only $150 to her name, Mary has created thousands of impressive events for over 35 years before selling to her kids. One of Utah’s most influential women, Mary has reinvented herself as a motivational coach, author and podcaster. We talk reinvention, integrity and what it takes to succeed in business. Join the conversation on the Podopolo podcast app

Erika Flint is a software-developer turned award-winning hypnotist, co-host of the popular podcast series Hypnosis, Etc. and founder of Cascade Hypnosis Center. The 3-time best-selling author and speaker on hypnosis and the self-actualized mind shares her journey, and how the best entrepreneurs leverage hypnosis to overcome fears, bad habits, and limiting beliefs. Join the conversation on the Podopolo podcast app.

Shayna Norwood was a professional visual artist before she took the entrepreneurial leap and founded her company, Steel Petal Press to share beauty and humor with the world through her collection of handmade stationery. Shayna shares her journey, plus how to overcome the often crippling anxieties and fears along the ups and downs of business. Join the conversation on the Podopolo podcast app.

Denice Gierach is a serial entrepreneur and business lawyer with 30 years of experience representing family-owned businesses and privately-held companies, serving as general counsel and helping them with both their legal and business tax needs. Today we talk about the power of reinvention, how to leverage failure for growth, and how to plan for your business exit and legacy. Join the conversation on Podopolo.

Jamie Shapiro is an executive coach, consultant, and CEO of Connected EC, a leading authority on connecting wellbeing with leadership performance.

Today Jamie shares how to cope best with the entrepreneurial “rollercoaster”, how to ride the ups and downs with self-care and “full body leadership” and how to leverage failures along the way as learning.

Allison Andrews is the Founder of Fashion Week San Diego, President of APA Business Consulting and Executive Director of FAB Authority. Listen to learn how Allison proved the naysayers wrong, launching FSWD in 2007 to enable independent and young designers to be discovered. She shares how she’s pivoted to a virtual event during Coronavirus, plus her insights on a fast-changing fashion industry and when to sell your business.

Michelle McCormack is the Founder and CEO at Casting Coin, a platform transforming the fashion and entertainment industries. A former fashion photographer who has worked with the most iconic brands in the world, Michelle taught herself how to code so she could solve problems she witnessed first-hand including lack of opportunity, unfair payment practices, production inefficiencies, and more.

Connie Benjamin is the #1 International Bestselling Author of the book Women With Fire, international speaker, and the host of My Fire Within podcast. Listen to learn Connie’s system to help women entrepreneurs live their purpose through their work without losing their family, or themselves, along the way.  Join the conversation on the free Podopolo app.

Bianca "Modo" Isom is a serial entrepreneur, the best-selling author of Unscarred: Prayer for Healing, and transformational speaker. Bianca helps business owners and thought leaders enhance their credibility, presence, and positioning by healing from within to embrace their personal power.

Today we talk about inner transformation, inspired branding, and how to be an inclusive leader of a diverse team.