Wonder Podcast: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs to Change the World

Jerome Chang is the founder of BLANKSPACES, an early pioneer in the coworking space. He is also the co-founder of the League of Extraordinary Coworking (LExC), the first national network of coworking spaces. In this episode, he shares his journey building BLANKSPACES, his vision for collaborative work environments, and how his work is shaping the future of coworking communities. Listen in!

Timestamps:

01:32 Meet Jerome

01:48 The Start of Coworking Spaces

04:18 Birth of BLANKSPACES

09:57 COVID-19 and Office Work

11:10 Flexibility and Community

19:31 Challenges and Successes in the Coworking Industry

24:55 The Top and Bottom 5% Challenge

31:47 Daily Habits for Success

34:39 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

39:48 Community Support and Giving Back

Links:

BLANKSPACES: https://www.blankspaces.com/

Jerome's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeromechang

Michael Caito is the CEO of MAP, a company that helps businesses improve performance through clear goals and accountability. He also co-founded Restaurants on the Run, growing it into a $40 million business before selling it to GrubHub. In this episode, Michael talks about the importance of balancing family and business, fostering a performance-based culture, and leveraging tools like MAP to drive organizational growth.

Timestamps:

03:41 Restaurants on the Run

05:37 Scaling

13:03 Selling

17:14 Lessons Learned

20:13 The Importance of People and Culture

25:38 Implementing MAP

29:43 Marketing Strategies for Restaurants on the Run

31:57 Community Building

32:48 Becoming the CEO of MAP

34:37 MAP's Strategy and Client Focus

41:17 Building a Performance-Based Culture

44:12 Feedback and Accountability

48:48 Advice for Entrepreneurs

51:25 Looking Forward

53:59 Principles for Immediate Implementation

Links:

Michael's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcaitomap/

MAP Consulting: https://mapconsulting.com/

Kelley Weaver is the founder of Melrose PR, a trailblazer in blockchain communications and a leader in the Web3 space. Kelley shares her journey from traditional PR to specializing in crypto, the challenges and opportunities of building trust in a rapidly evolving industry, and the inspiration behind launching BitWire, a new digital newswire for Web3 companies. Listen in!

Timestamps:

01:49 - Meet Kelley Weaver

02:30 - Web3 and Blockchain PR

03:54 - Kelley's Journey into Crypto

09:17 - Explaining Bitcoin in Simple Terms

13:03 - The Courage to Rebrand and Focus

15:12 - Building Relationships

19:10 - The Evolution of Crypto Media

21:47 - Launching the Proof of PR Podcast

27:23 - BitWire

31:10 - Branding, Transparency, and Quality in Newswires

34:31 - BitWire's Growth

36:15 - Balancing Entrepreneurship and Motherhood

42:01 - Team Growth and Change

44:30 - Crafting a Clear Message

47:19 - Meditation

50:27 - What's Next

Links:

Melrose PR: https://www.melrosepr.com/

Kelley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cryptokelley/

Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cryptokelley

Kass and Mike Lazerow are an entrepreneurial husband and wife duo. They are serial entrepreneurs, philanthropists, investors, and most recently, authors. They are the co-founders of Golf.com and Buddy Media, the leading social media marketing platform that sold to Salesforce for $745 million. Their new book, Shoveling Shit: A Love Story, tells the story about what it takes to build something meaningful. Listen in as they share their story of love, commitment, perseverance, and success.

Timestamps:

01:13 Business Partners and Soulmates

02:33 Golf.com

09:55 Building Buddy Media

17:59 Investing in Startups and Liquid Death

21:05 Philanthropy

22:56 Shoveling Shit

28:23 Transparency

30:08 Bonding

33:41 Vision and Execution

36:07 The Challenges and Rewards of Pivoting

39:16 Work and Personal Life

50:02 Defining Success

53:17 Advice for Entrepreneurial Couples

Links:

New Release: Shoveling Shit: https://shovelingshit.com/

Kass & Mike: https://kassandmike.com/

Sara Schleider is the CEO and founder of Harlow Interiors, a high-end interior design company. Through Harlow, Sara has designed homes for high-profile clients such as celebrities and professional athletes. Listen in as Sara shares her experience bringing up a company from the ground up. Learn how she managed the logistical hurdles of furnishing multi-million dollar homes, the importance of staying organized and hiring the right people, and how to stay creative in an ever-changing field.

Timestamps:

01:51 Starting Harlow Interiors

10:23 Challenges and Triumphs in the Business

12:37 Business and Family

22:23 High-Profile Clients

26:42 Challenges

27:59 Logistics and Employee Management

34:48 Business Growth and Future Plans

41:36 Daily Routine

45:55 Event Staging and Future Opportunities

Links:

Sara's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-schleider-115a81b6/

Harlow Interiors: https://www.harlowinteriors.com/

Brian Smith, the founder of UGG, the world-renowned fashion brand known for their iconic boots. In this episode, Brian shares the journey of UGG's humble beginnings in Australia to its worldwide success. He shares how UGG initially faced struggles with growth until he discovered how to more effectively market to his target audience. Listen in as Brian shares his story!

Timestamps:

02:56 The Origin Story of UGG

14:36 Breakthrough in Marketing

20:39 The Power of Meditation

28:58 Reflections on Success

32:30 Top 5% and Bottom 5% Moments

36:07 Marketing Breakthroughs and Celebrity Endorsements

41:36 Success Beyond Business

47:49 Navigating the Changing Business Landscape

50:07 Habits for Success

55:19 Final Words

Links:

Brian's Website: https://briansmithspeaker.com/

UGG: https://www.ugg.com/

Marketing at Nike, Estée Lauder, and Revlon, Swan is now a creator with over 3.7 million followers online. She has been named one of Entrepreneur Magazine's 100 Women of Impact, Brand Innovators' 40 Under 40 and Marketing Women to Watch. As a professional speaker, Swan has spoken throughout the globe for SXSW, Cannes Film Festival, Google, Salesforce, and Harvard, to name a few. Listen in as she shares her story!

Timestamps:

00:31 - The Queen of Clubhouse

02:04 - Entrepreneurial Roots

06:27 - Self-Worth and Identity

10:43 - Community

12:32 - Embracing Technology

21:54 - Leadership

22:17 - Investing in People

26:55 - Empathy and Cultural Heritage

38:05 - Future Plans and Goals

Links:

Swan's Website: https://www.swansit.com/

Swan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swansit/?hl=en

Swan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swansit/

Tara Raffi is the founder and CEO of Almond, a full-service, tech-enabled ObGyn. While working as a management consultant for large hospitals, Tara found herself unable to book an ObGyn appointment when she needed one. Massive amounts of money are spent on healthcare every year, but the experience wasn't improving for patients. "It didn't make sense to me," Tara says. Creating Almond was her way of revolutionizing the way women's healthcare is delivered. Almond's goal is to "co-create a health journey that is designed around our needs." Listen in!

Timestamps:

01:01 Tara's Story

03:13 The Maternal Health Crisis in the U.S.

04:28 Revolutionizing OBGYN Care

13:16 Challenges

15:48 Future Plans

22:33 How Almond Works

32:06 Balancing Entrepreneurship and Personal Life

33:28 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Links:

Almond's Website: https://www.almondobgyn.com/

Almond's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almondobgyn/

Almond's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@almondobgyn

Almond's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/almond-obgyn/

Check out their Linktree: https://linktr.ee/almondobgyn

Noah Rosenfarb is the founder of Freedom Family Office, a "comprehensive financial firm offering personalized wealth advice for entrepreneurs." Noah is a seasoned wealth coach, with over two decades of experience in the industry. He's also a serial entrepreneur that has built, sold, and invested in more than 50 real estate acquisitions valuing nearly $1 billion. Listen in as Kalika and Noah talk all about what it really means to achieve financial freedom. Noah covers actionable strategies in building passive income, managing taxes, and maintaining a healthy personal life. Tune in!

Timestamps:

02:20 Financial Freedom and Time Freedom

04:49 Lifestyle Creep

07:51 Setting Personal Goals

11:00 Tax Strategies

22:11 Life Insurance

26:51 Longevity and Financial Planning

28:19 Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

28:45 Noah's Daily Life

30:05 EOS and Business Systems

32:46 Estate Planning

35:42 Proactive Planning

38:51 Financial Advice

43:22 The Role of Technology

Links:

Freedom Family Office: https://freedomfamilyoffice.com/

Wealththrive: https://www.wealthrive.com/

Talk About Tax: https://talktofreedom.com/talkabouttax/

Matt Dusig is an artist, entrepreneur, and publisher. Matt, a former tech CEO turned fine art photographer, has had quite an entrepreneurial journey. Having successfully built and sold multiple businesses like GoZing and InnovateMR, the latter of which sold for $150 million, Matt brings a unique blend of creativity and strategic insight to his works as an artist. In this episode, Matt shares his story. His fine art photography work has led him to many beautiful locations, capturing the majesty of wild horses, the grandeur of Hawaii's landscapes, and the dynamic cityscapes of Los Angeles. Listen in!

Timestamps:

03:11 Matt's Origin Story

07:44 The Birth of GoZing

16:48 Building and Selling InnovateMR

19:57 InnovateMR's Unique Approach and Success

27:21 Exit Strategies

29:36 Facilitating Company Growth

32:18 Facing Challenges

38:36 Transition to Fine Art Photography

42:35 Adventures in Horse Photography

51:44 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

54:31 Looking to the Future

Links:

Matt's Website: https://www.dusig.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattdusig/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattdusig/