Olivia Bordson and Jessica Landzberg are the co-founders of Pareto, a direct to consumer women’s apparel brand on a mission to make getting dressed the easiest part of your day. They met as undergrad students at WashU and then both went on to work as retail consultants with McKinsey &amp; Company. They began building the brand at the start of the global pandemic and officially launched their first product in August 2020. The concept for Pareto originated from witnessing the industry’s obsession with more – more product, more often. At the same time, they saw women seeking simplicity in their closets. Pareto creates timeless, high quality, versatile wardrobe essentials using a full traceable supply chain. It all started with the perfect t-shirt dress and they have continued to simplify getting dressed ever since!

Olivia Bordson and Jessica Landzberg are the co-founders of Pareto, a direct to consumer women’s apparel brand on a mission to make getting dressed the easiest part of your day. They met as undergrad students at WashU and then both went on to work as retail consultants with McKinsey &amp; Company. They began building the brand at the start of the global pandemic and officially launched their first product in August 2020. The concept for Pareto originated from witnessing the industry’s obsession with more – more product, more often. At the same time, they saw women seeking simplicity in their closets. Pareto creates timeless, high quality, versatile wardrobe essentials using a full traceable supply chain. It all started with the perfect t-shirt dress and they have continued to simplify getting dressed ever since!

Chicago, IL: Pareto - Olivia Bordson and Jessica Landzberg

Katherine Mason

Katherine Mason is the founder and CEO of Sculpthouse, an innovative fitness boutique studio and online athleisure boutique. Katherine immersed herself in the industry as a fitness model and trainer in New York and discovered the forward thinking exercise techniques such as the megaformer and the woodway curve treadmill - she noticed sculpting and toning plus cardio was the perfect workout and wanted to bring this fusion back to the south. She now has two locations, the flagship in Atlanta and one in Dallas and a booming online athleisure boutique carrying up and coming brands. As a entrepreneur who is still in the weeds for so many functions she reiterates the importance of figuring it out on your own and trusting yourself. 

Katherine Mason is the founder and CEO of Sculpthouse, an innovative fitness boutique studio and online athleisure boutique. Katherine immersed herself in the industry as a fitness model and trainer in New York and discovered the forward thinking exercise techniques such as the megaformer and the woodway curve treadmill - she noticed sculpting and toning plus cardio was the perfect workout and wanted to bring this fusion back to the south. She now has two locations, the flagship in Atlanta and one in Dallas and a booming online athleisure boutique carrying up and coming brands. As a entrepreneur who is still in the weeds for so many functions she reiterates the importance of figuring it out on your own and trusting yourself.

Atlanta, GA: Sculpthouse - Katherine Mason

Jane Dong

Heather Eaton and Jane Dong are the co-founders of Frankly Apparel, a braless clothing brand that started as a class project in business school and officially launched in 2021. These pieces of clothing range from bodysuits, dresses, tops and are constructed with innovative sewing technique and high quality fabrics to allow for better sizing and support for a variety of chest sizes. We will discuss the importance of establishing a co-founder relationship around trust, their successful product market fit strategy, and their overall resiliency when it comes to dealing with development and production obstacles. They have a keen eye for building a social following even when thinking through pre-launch marketing strategy. They have gone viral TikTok and have seen the value of connecting with influencers and new customers. Their authenticity as leaders and new entrepreneurs makes it such a fun listen, and we also explore how their brand will be evolving for years to come. 

Heather Eaton and Jane Dong are the co-founders of Frankly Apparel, a braless clothing brand that started as a class project in business school and officially launched in 2021. These pieces of clothing range from bodysuits, dresses, tops and are constructed with innovative sewing technique and high quality fabrics to allow for better sizing and support for a variety of chest sizes. We will discuss the importance of establishing a co-founder relationship around trust, their successful product market fit strategy, and their overall resiliency when it comes to dealing with development and production obstacles. They have a keen eye for building a social following even when thinking through pre-launch marketing strategy. They have gone viral TikTok and have seen the value of connecting with influencers and new customers. Their authenticity as leaders and new entrepreneurs makes it such a fun listen, and we also explore how their brand will be evolving for years to come.

Chicago, IL: Frankly Apparel - Jane Dong and Heather Eaton

SJ Bailey is the founder and designer of Spence Designs, an ecommerce custom jewelry line based in Atlanta. SJ began making jewelry for herself as early as 16 and wanted to make pieces that had that feminine and whimsy touch. As family members continued to keep asking for her pieces, she started her jewelry line with no expectation of it growing beyond a hobby. SJ officially launched her jewelry business after college in 2019 as a side hustle. The wedding industry and TikTok have launched her platform far beyond than she could have ever imagined. She has excellent insight in social strategy and influencer marketing. SJ has not only developed a custom jewelry business but has embraced this line as a lifestyle brand. She simply loves what she does and creates while still maintaining her brand and events marketing position for a software company. 

SJ Bailey is the founder and designer of Spence Designs, an ecommerce custom jewelry line based in Atlanta. SJ began making jewelry for herself as early as 16 and wanted to make pieces that had that feminine and whimsy touch. As family members continued to keep asking for her pieces, she started her jewelry line with no expectation of it growing beyond a hobby. SJ officially launched her jewelry business after college in 2019 as a side hustle. The wedding industry and TikTok have launched her platform far beyond than she could have ever imagined. She has excellent insight in social strategy and influencer marketing. SJ has not only developed a custom jewelry business but has embraced this line as a lifestyle brand. She simply loves what she does and creates while still maintaining her brand and events marketing position for a software company.

Atlanta, GA: Spence Designs - SJ Bailey

Sammy Handler

Sammy Handler is the Founder,  CEO and Artist of KicksBySammy in New York, a custom and one-of-a-kind e-commerce accessories company featuring Sammy’s artwork on a variety of goods that started with sneakers and now has expanded to a variety of products across home, art and fashion. She has tapped into the gifting industry that celebrates the many milestones of life such as baby showers and birthdays to bachelorettes, to summer camp and college life. Her direct-to-consumer company began in college after painting on a pair of sneakers and it quickly launched into her self made accessories business that it is today. Sammy’s fresh, custom designs continue to grow across industry such as real estate, events and corporate gifting and even celeb and brand collaborations. Through her creative sales strategy,  I’ve learned various new terms such as “the kid influencer” business, bachelorette party planners and the overall importance of establishing loyal customer base.

Sammy Handler is the Founder,  CEO and Artist of KicksBySammy in New York, a custom and one-of-a-kind e-commerce accessories company featuring Sammy’s artwork on a variety of goods that started with sneakers and now has expanded to a variety of products across home, art and fashion. She has tapped into the gifting industry that celebrates the many milestones of life such as baby showers and birthdays to bachelorettes, to summer camp and college life. Her direct-to-consumer company began in college after painting on a pair of sneakers and it quickly launched into her self made accessories business that it is today. Sammy’s fresh, custom designs continue to grow across industry such as real estate, events and corporate gifting and even celeb and brand collaborations. Through her creative sales strategy,  I’ve learned various new terms such as “the kid influencer” business, bachelorette party planners and the overall importance of establishing loyal customer base.

New York, NY: KicksBySammy - Sammy Handler

Alix Greenberg

Alix Greenberg is the Founder and CEO of ArtSugar in New York, an ecommerce platform that enables emerging, underrepresented artists to market and sell their work while also giving back to charitable organizations that they care about. ArtSugar launched in 2017 and helps bridge the gap for those artists that do not have bandwidth or expertise when it comes to selling their art and scaling their business. ArtSugar is democratizing the art selling process. Alix has created an innovative and a pay-it-forward platform that enables artists to focus more on their creative process. We will discuss the various ways Alix has disrupted the art market industry and the many lessons learned of a new entrepreneur. 

Alix Greenberg is the Founder and CEO of ArtSugar in New York, an ecommerce platform that enables emerging, underrepresented artists to market and sell their work while also giving back to charitable organizations that they care about. ArtSugar launched in 2017 and helps bridge the gap for those artists that do not have bandwidth or expertise when it comes to selling their art and scaling their business. ArtSugar is democratizing the art selling process. Alix has created an innovative and a pay-it-forward platform that enables artists to focus more on their creative process. We will discuss the various ways Alix has disrupted the art market industry and the many lessons learned of a new entrepreneur.

New York, NY: ArtSugar - Alix Greenberg

Sarah Pierre

Sarah Pierre is the owner of 3 Parks Wine Shop in Atlanta and bought the wine shop in 2013. She discusses her original career path, but began building a passion in the hospitality and restaurant industry and began taking jobs in New York and Atlanta in restaurant management. We will explore Sarah’s thought process when it came to the ultimate decision to buy a business and how she transformed this turnkey operation into her own brand. Sarah has gained extensive knowledge over the years as a wine shop owner so we will also learn more from her on the natural wine trend. During the pandemic, Sarah’s business boomed instead of stalling, so Sarah will also share how she has evolved as a more resilient and fearless business owner. 

Sarah Pierre is the owner of 3 Parks Wine Shop in Atlanta and bought the wine shop in 2013. She discusses her original career path, but began building a passion in the hospitality and restaurant industry and began taking jobs in New York and Atlanta in restaurant management. We will explore Sarah’s thought process when it came to the ultimate decision to buy a business and how she transformed this turnkey operation into her own brand. Sarah has gained extensive knowledge over the years as a wine shop owner so we will also learn more from her on the natural wine trend. During the pandemic, Sarah’s business boomed instead of stalling, so Sarah will also share how she has evolved as a more resilient and fearless business owner.

Atlanta, GA: 3 Parks Wine Shop - Sarah Pierre

Aly Giampolo

Aly Giampolo and Colette Dong are the co-founders of the ness, a low-impact and high intensity trampoline cardio and sculpt workout studio in New York City that has also gone digital. Both Aly and Colette were professional dancers and met in New York. They launched a private training service together and discovered the trampoline was the perfect tool that embodies their dance and ballet training that includes choreography with a killer sweat!  Colette and Aly curated a beautiful fitness brand that brings back the joy in movement. Some of the takeaways from the episode is that Aly and Colette learned that they were trying to take on everything in the beginning but now have learned to set boundaries, speak up for themselves and trust their gut.  They emphasize that being an entrepreneur means you have to be willing to be uncomfortable and push yourself. 

Aly Giampolo and Colette Dong are the co-founders of the ness, a low-impact and high intensity trampoline cardio and sculpt workout studio in New York City that has also gone digital. Both Aly and Colette were professional dancers and met in New York. They launched a private training service together and discovered the trampoline was the perfect tool that embodies their dance and ballet training that includes choreography with a killer sweat!  Colette and Aly curated a beautiful fitness brand that brings back the joy in movement. Some of the takeaways from the episode is that Aly and Colette learned that they were trying to take on everything in the beginning but now have learned to set boundaries, speak up for themselves and trust their gut.  They emphasize that being an entrepreneur means you have to be willing to be uncomfortable and push yourself.

New York, NY: the ness - Colette Dong and Aly Giampolo 

Cameron Armstrong is the founder of Kitty and Vibe, and she disrupted the swimwear industry by inventing a new sizing metric that takes hips and butt size into account for better fitting swim bottoms. The brand is also purposely e-commerce because Cameron discovered through her focus groups how much women despise trying on swimsuits in a store. We will explore how Cameron began her entrepreneurship journey by researching problems to solve or products that needed improvement and landed on the swimwear industry. Cameron was very creative with her growing her customer base way before she launched. In the beginning she was more focused on the next big step in front of her rather than thinking too far ahead just so she could start. Starting is always the hardest part.  We will dive into the different steps it took for her to grow her idea, reach her customer base and to build the production and Kitty and Vibe brand. And last but not least, how she went viral on Tik Tok! 

Cameron Armstrong is the founder of Kitty and Vibe, and she disrupted the swimwear industry by inventing a new sizing metric that takes hips and butt size into account for better fitting swim bottoms. The brand is also purposely e-commerce because Cameron discovered through her focus groups how much women despise trying on swimsuits in a store. We will explore how Cameron began her entrepreneurship journey by researching problems to solve or products that needed improvement and landed on the swimwear industry. Cameron was very creative with her growing her customer base way before she launched. In the beginning she was more focused on the next big step in front of her rather than thinking too far ahead just so she could start. Starting is always the hardest part.  We will dive into the different steps it took for her to grow her idea, reach her customer base and to build the production and Kitty and Vibe brand. And last but not least, how she went viral on Tik Tok!

New York, NY: Kitty and Vibe - Cameron Armstrong

Cristina Lynch

Cristina Lynch is the founder of Mi Golondrina, a Dallas-based clothing line that consists of hand-embroidered dresses and shirts skillfully made by artisan partners from all over Mexico. Mi Golondrina partners with over 600 artisans in Mexico. The clothing line launched in 2013, which is inspired by Cristina’s mother’s Mexican heritage and love of Mexican art. The intricate detail on each hand-stitched garment is so beautifully made and beautifully balanced with pops of complementary colors. Cristina didn’t always plan to do clothing in which Cristina explains the importance of evolving and pivoting when launching a company. She has great insight on being a leader, building a solid in-house infrastructure, and how to manage a full time job and two young children. I love Cristina's enthusiasm and overall passion for the creative process and brand of Mi Golondrina. Tune in to learn how Cristina turned this vision into a successful and unique women’s clothing line supporting so many communities in Mexico. 

Cristina Lynch is the founder of Mi Golondrina, a Dallas-based clothing line that consists of hand-embroidered dresses and shirts skillfully made by artisan partners from all over Mexico. Mi Golondrina partners with over 600 artisans in Mexico. The clothing line launched in 2013, which is inspired by Cristina’s mother’s Mexican heritage and love of Mexican art. The intricate detail on each hand-stitched garment is so beautifully made and beautifully balanced with pops of complementary colors. Cristina didn’t always plan to do clothing in which Cristina explains the importance of evolving and pivoting when launching a company. She has great insight on being a leader, building a solid in-house infrastructure, and how to manage a full time job and two young children. I love Cristina's enthusiasm and overall passion for the creative process and brand of Mi Golondrina. Tune in to learn how Cristina turned this vision into a successful and unique women’s clothing line supporting so many communities in Mexico.

Dallas, Texas: Mi Golondrina - Cristina Lynch 

This podcast is a community for women who are current or aspiring entrepreneurs or visionaries because they will hear from real, everyday female small business owners, rather than celebrities or big brands on what it really means to start and grow a business. Each episode focuses on the lessons learned on owning a small business, so one can feel better equipped with the resources and information on how to take that first scary step into launching a business, growing it and maintaining its value for years to come. Starting your own business takes grit, but also an insane amount of courage. So for the listeners if you are dreaming about your small business while currently working your day job, I hope my series of interviews will make your dream become a reality. Let's explore these amazing stories how these women had a vision and made things happen.

Whitney Rowell is the founder of Miracle Milkookies, a lactation cookie company based in Dallas, TX. These kookies support nursing moms to produce more milk. Whitney walks through her entrepreneurial journey of jobs and an unexpected life change, which led her to discover the supportive market for nursing moms and all moms. When she was nursing  a friend dropped off freshly baked lactation cookies on her doorstep with a note and Whitney began baking her own lactation cookies and her recipe went viral. Whitney will explain how the “fourth” trimester” is one of the most precious, but difficult times for a mom, especially a new mom. These kookies not only support nursing mothers, but Miracle Milkookies’ mission is to to be a resourceful and supportive place for mothers. She is also the host of the podcast, Message from Mom, which is a great platform for relatable content when it comes to being a new mom and navigating motherhood all together. Whitney will tell the many lessons learned, such as dealing with investor sharks and tuning into her inner voice, but Whitney knew in her gut that she was building a product that would help so many moms out there who go through this beautiful yet difficult phase with newborns.This episode is not only good for moms, but also students and young professionals because she breaks down her entire school and career journey. It sometimes takes a few opportunities to finally understand your ultimate career path. You aren’t supposed to have all of the answers in the beginning. 

Whitney Rowell is the founder of Miracle Milkookies, a lactation cookie company based in Dallas, TX. These kookies support nursing moms to produce more milk. Whitney walks through her entrepreneurial journey of jobs and an unexpected life change, which led her to discover the supportive market for nursing moms and all moms. When she was nursing  a friend dropped off freshly baked lactation cookies on her doorstep with a note and Whitney began baking her own lactation cookies and her recipe went viral. Whitney will explain how the “fourth” trimester” is one of the most precious, but difficult times for a mom, especially a new mom. These kookies not only support nursing mothers, but Miracle Milkookies’ mission is to to be a resourceful and supportive place for mothers. She is also the host of the podcast, Message from Mom, which is a great platform for relatable content when it comes to being a new mom and navigating motherhood all together. Whitney will tell the many lessons learned, such as dealing with investor sharks and tuning into her inner voice, but Whitney knew in her gut that she was building a product that would help so many moms out there who go through this beautiful yet difficult phase with newborns.This episode is not only good for moms, but also students and young professionals because she breaks down her entire school and career journey. It sometimes takes a few opportunities to finally understand your ultimate career path. You aren’t supposed to have all of the answers in the beginning.

Dallas, Texas: Miracle Milkookies - Whitney Rowell 

Barrett Ervin is an Atlanta-based artist known for her contemporary abstract paintings and prints that also stunningly compliment many of the interior designers’ work that she has admired over the years. She minored in studio art at Ole Miss and in the episode she walks through her decision making process around battling the decision of pursuing a corporate career or becoming a full time artist.   This episode will also feature her partner, Lucy Wellborn, who has been managing Barrett’s branding and social, whom is also an artist herself! They discuss how they found each other as partners and explain how running your art as a successful biz is not an easy one man show. They walk through how Barrett’s collections have evolved over the last two years which has led her to really hone in on her color-fun abstract style. In the episode, they also point out how networking through social has been a game changer in marketing and growing Barrett Ervin Art. Barrett’s work has exploded in just two years and I love Lucy and Barrett’s enthusiasm for the future of this brand! 

Barrett Ervin is an Atlanta-based artist known for her contemporary abstract paintings and prints that also stunningly compliment many of the interior designers’ work that she has admired over the years. She minored in studio art at Ole Miss and in the episode she walks through her decision making process around battling the decision of pursuing a corporate career or becoming a full time artist.   This episode will also feature her partner, Lucy Wellborn, who has been managing Barrett’s branding and social, whom is also an artist herself! They discuss how they found each other as partners and explain how running your art as a successful biz is not an easy one man show. They walk through how Barrett’s collections have evolved over the last two years which has led her to really hone in on her color-fun abstract style. In the episode, they also point out how networking through social has been a game changer in marketing and growing Barrett Ervin Art. Barrett’s work has exploded in just two years and I love Lucy and Barrett’s enthusiasm for the future of this brand!

Atlanta, GA: Barrett Ervin Art - Barrett Ervin and Lucy Wellborn 

Jackie Hart is the founder of Private Holdings, a men's boxer brief line and a women’s Sleep Tight Night Gown, which are quality products when it comes to the balance of coverage, comfort, support and style. Jackie with the help of her daughter as CFO, launched Private Holdings in 2015. Jackie will tell the story of how she initially solved the problem she and her husband encountered with men's underwear and how she saw a void in the men’s furnishings market and how she continued to explore new sleepwear and furnishings products, such as the Sleep Tight Nightgown. Jackie talks through the importance of going slowly, asking questions and researching the customer target in the  beginning. She has great stories of her time at market and shares some fun ways she advertised her brand, such as being featured on the Hoda and Kathie Lee Show! She admits her biggest lesson learned was the fact that she could do it and could build a business later in life. This is a great reminder that it is never too late to start something! 

Jackie Hart is the founder of Private Holdings, a men's boxer brief line and a women’s Sleep Tight Night Gown, which are quality products when it comes to the balance of coverage, comfort, support and style. Jackie with the help of her daughter as CFO, launched Private Holdings in 2015. Jackie will tell the story of how she initially solved the problem she and her husband encountered with men's underwear and how she saw a void in the men’s furnishings market and how she continued to explore new sleepwear and furnishings products, such as the Sleep Tight Nightgown. Jackie talks through the importance of going slowly, asking questions and researching the customer target in the  beginning. She has great stories of her time at market and shares some fun ways she advertised her brand, such as being featured on the Hoda and Kathie Lee Show! She admits her biggest lesson learned was the fact that she could do it and could build a business later in life. This is a great reminder that it is never too late to start something!

Atlanta, GA: Private Holdings - Jackie Hart

Laura and Amanda Ernst are twin sisters from Texas and are the co-founders of Sunshine Tienda, a vacation-inspired accessories and beachwear brand designed around a simple state of mind—to “be vacation happy.” Founded in 2014 the collections are influenced by a love of warm-weather destinations and their love for international travel. The line features statement-making jewelry, sunhats, and most recently, beachwear styles including printed sarongs and breezy dresses. Each collection is developed by Laura and Amanda and crafted by female artisan partners around the world. We discuss how Sunshine Tienda is dedicated to providing lasting support to the villages of its artisan partners through creative collaboration. They love working for a mission and have developed wonderful relationships with their international partners. They are now located in over 800 stores such as Nordstrom, Anthropologie, Tuckernuck and other high-end boutiques nationwide.I learned a lot about what it takes to run a family business, which Laura and Amanda explain respect and boundaries are extremely important. The are both so down to earth and love what they do at Sunshine Tienda and let it show. They break down all of the realities of running a small business of 2 employees and they explain the importance of writing down goals and the importance of remembering the why behind running this company. They have stayed true to themselves and their brand and are continuing to build and innovate every day. Enjoy! 

Laura and Amanda Ernst are twin sisters from Texas and are the co-founders of Sunshine Tienda, a vacation-inspired accessories and beachwear brand designed around a simple state of mind—to “be vacation happy.” Founded in 2014 the collections are influenced by a love of warm-weather destinations and their love for international travel. The line features statement-making jewelry, sunhats, and most recently, beachwear styles including printed sarongs and breezy dresses. Each collection is developed by Laura and Amanda and crafted by female artisan partners around the world. We discuss how Sunshine Tienda is dedicated to providing lasting support to the villages of its artisan partners through creative collaboration. They love working for a mission and have developed wonderful relationships with their international partners. They are now located in over 800 stores such as Nordstrom, Anthropologie, Tuckernuck and other high-end boutiques nationwide.I learned a lot about what it takes to run a family business, which Laura and Amanda explain respect and boundaries are extremely important. The are both so down to earth and love what they do at Sunshine Tienda and let it show. They break down all of the realities of running a small business of 2 employees and they explain the importance of writing down goals and the importance of remembering the why behind running this company. They have stayed true to themselves and their brand and are continuing to build and innovate every day. Enjoy!

Austin, Texas: Sunshine Tienda - Laura and Amanda Ernst

Erica Thomas

Erica Thomas started her Atlanta food blog, Eating with Erica, in 2013. It started as a food directory based on her love of dining. She continued on this path working at a food magazine which helped her discover more of the Atlanta food scene where she began to grow her blog. In between jobs, she took the chance to grow the blog full time and has never looked back. She has grown her influencer brand in food &amp; hospitality &amp; entertaining beyond her blog, such as launching networking dinner parties and creating a home decor business and growing her brand partnerships. Her latest project is her new own podcast called Owning Her Seat interviewing empowering women in the culinary, hospitality and entertainment industries. Erica breaks down her timeline of how she continued to grow her business and is full of so much wisdom on how to stay motivated and self-care, how to utilize one’s network, and how to never stop evolving. Erica continues to build her brand by trying new things consistently regardless if they don't work out. Pull out your notebook because Erica is full of bumper sticker advice that we all need to remember. 

Erica Thomas started her Atlanta food blog, Eating with Erica, in 2013. It started as a food directory based on her love of dining. She continued on this path working at a food magazine which helped her discover more of the Atlanta food scene where she began to grow her blog. In between jobs, she took the chance to grow the blog full time and has never looked back. She has grown her influencer brand in food &amp; hospitality &amp; entertaining beyond her blog, such as launching networking dinner parties and creating a home decor business and growing her brand partnerships. Her latest project is her new own podcast called Owning Her Seat interviewing empowering women in the culinary, hospitality and entertainment industries. Erica breaks down her timeline of how she continued to grow her business and is full of so much wisdom on how to stay motivated and self-care, how to utilize one’s network, and how to never stop evolving. Erica continues to build her brand by trying new things consistently regardless if they don't work out. Pull out your notebook because Erica is full of bumper sticker advice that we all need to remember.

Atlanta, GA: Erica Thomas - Eating With Erica

Claire O’Bryan is a nurse practitioner and co-founder of The Skin Clique, a concierge aesthetics company that offers medical-grade skincare offering services such as Botox and fillers. A couple of years ago, she also started an Instagram called DabbleCo., which quickly turned podcast to navigate the overwhelming content when it comes to understanding trends in health and wellness and beauty. With the rise of in-home services in medicine, Claire discusses how Skin Clique's concierge service grew pre and post pandemic and also discusses ways they adapted during uncertain times.  Claire also addresses the stigma around fillers and the overall benefits of botox and building a basic skincare routine. Claire is doing so many different things in medicine while raising two girls with her husband, so we will learn how she balances it all as well! 

Claire O’Bryan is a nurse practitioner and co-founder of The Skin Clique, a concierge aesthetics company that offers medical-grade skincare offering services such as Botox and fillers. A couple of years ago, she also started an Instagram called DabbleCo., which quickly turned podcast to navigate the overwhelming content when it comes to understanding trends in health and wellness and beauty. With the rise of in-home services in medicine, Claire discusses how Skin Clique's concierge service grew pre and post pandemic and also discusses ways they adapted during uncertain times.  Claire also addresses the stigma around fillers and the overall benefits of botox and building a basic skincare routine. Claire is doing so many different things in medicine while raising two girls with her husband, so we will learn how she balances it all as well!

Nashville, TN: Claire O'Bryan - The Skin Clique & Dabble Co. Podcast 

Serena Wolf

Serena Wolf is a well-known chef based in New York and author of the best selling books, The Dude Diet and The Dude Diet Dinnertime. She has a loyal following which started on her food blog (domesticate-me.com) and it has continued to grow on her Instagram (@serenagwolf), which features her recipes, food hacks, beauty and wellness, and mental health topics. She is so real and fun-loving with her followers!  Overall, she has had a rollercoaster ride of finding her passion in the culinary world. From the time she enrolled at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, to starting her very own food blog and even navigated the reality of trying to make it in traditional food media/television, Serena has learned through various jobs (jobs that she didn’t love) to figure out her own space in the culinary industry. She talks through many moments of taking initiative even when people doubted her and this persistence made things happen! She “stuck to her guns,” which has ultimately allowed her to reach her goals and she is now in a more strategic position to grow her revenue streams, such as her newly popular virtual cooking classes. As an added bonus, she is so witty and fun to listen to! Tune in to learn from Serena!

Serena Wolf is a well-known chef based in New York and author of the best selling books, The Dude Diet and The Dude Diet Dinnertime. She has a loyal following which started on her food blog (<a href="http://domesticate-me.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">domesticate-me.com</a>) and it has continued to grow on her Instagram (@serenagwolf), which features her recipes, food hacks, beauty and wellness, and mental health topics. She is so real and fun-loving with her followers!  Overall, she has had a rollercoaster ride of finding her passion in the culinary world. From the time she enrolled at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, to starting her very own food blog and even navigated the reality of trying to make it in traditional food media/television, Serena has learned through various jobs (jobs that she didn’t love) to figure out her own space in the culinary industry. She talks through many moments of taking initiative even when people doubted her and this persistence made things happen! She “stuck to her guns,” which has ultimately allowed her to reach her goals and she is now in a more strategic position to grow her revenue streams, such as her newly popular virtual cooking classes. As an added bonus, she is so witty and fun to listen to! Tune in to learn from Serena!

New York, NY: Serena Wolf - Chef & Author of The Dude Diet & The Dude Diet Dinnertime

Emilie Blanchard

Emilie is the founder of healthy grab-n-go food store called Tasty As Fit, which is located in 2 store locations in South Carolina - the flagship is in Columbia and another in Greenville. Her menu is plant-based and gluten free and features delicious smoothies, bowls, salads and many more creative dishes. Before Tasty As Fit, Emilie lived in New York for five years where she learned how much she loved to make healthy food that actually tasted good. When Emilie moved to Columbia,  she began posting her recipes on social, which led to making meals for many families and then she took a leap of faith to buy a commercial kitchen which has now evolved into grab-n-go. Emilie has great words of wisdom when it comes to getting the courage to start a business and she embraces failure as a tool for learning. She is nimble and knows when to pivot and has such gratitude for every single day. Tune in to learn more about Emilie’s steps to building her vision of Tasty As Fit. 

Emilie is the founder of healthy grab-n-go food store called Tasty As Fit, which is located in 2 store locations in South Carolina - the flagship is in Columbia and another in Greenville. Her menu is plant-based and gluten free and features delicious smoothies, bowls, salads and many more creative dishes. Before Tasty As Fit, Emilie lived in New York for five years where she learned how much she loved to make healthy food that actually tasted good. When Emilie moved to Columbia,  she began posting her recipes on social, which led to making meals for many families and then she took a leap of faith to buy a commercial kitchen which has now evolved into grab-n-go. Emilie has great words of wisdom when it comes to getting the courage to start a business and she embraces failure as a tool for learning. She is nimble and knows when to pivot and has such gratitude for every single day. Tune in to learn more about Emilie’s steps to building her vision of Tasty As Fit.

Columbia, SC: Tasty As Fit - Emilie Blanchard 

Mollie Burch

Mollie is the co-founder, creative director and CEO of Crosby by Mollie Burch, in which she founded with her business partner, Taylor Montes de Oca, in 2015 in Atlanta, GA. This female empowering brand is full of bold color and vibrant prints and they are now located in over 200 retailers in addition to direct to consumer. Mollie designs all of these vibrant prints in house. One other amazing fact about her business is that this brand was founded with the focus on supporting organizations that aid victims of sex trafficking. I loved getting to know Mollie's background of how she got to where she is today. One thing she points out is that "she is not good at going slow," which aligns well with this fast-paced industry. During the interview Mollie breaks down the technical side of launching and growing a clothing line and discusses the full cycle of designing, producing and selling 1 full season. This is episode is wonderful for any aspiring fashion designers and/or anyone who is pursuing a career in this industry. She has so many pieces of advice as a growing leader in her company as well. Tune in! 

Mollie is the co-founder, creative director and CEO of Crosby by Mollie Burch, in which she founded with her business partner, Taylor Montes de Oca, in 2015 in Atlanta, GA. This female empowering brand is full of bold color and vibrant prints and they are now located in over 200 retailers in addition to direct to consumer. Mollie designs all of these vibrant prints in house. One other amazing fact about her business is that this brand was founded with the focus on supporting organizations that aid victims of sex trafficking. I loved getting to know Mollie's background of how she got to where she is today. One thing she points out is that "she is not good at going slow," which aligns well with this fast-paced industry. During the interview Mollie breaks down the technical side of launching and growing a clothing line and discusses the full cycle of designing, producing and selling 1 full season. This is episode is wonderful for any aspiring fashion designers and/or anyone who is pursuing a career in this industry. She has so many pieces of advice as a growing leader in her company as well. Tune in!

Atlanta, GA: Crosby by Mollie Burch - Mollie Burch 

Katherine Blanford is an Atlanta-based comedian. You can find her regularly performing at the Laughing Skull Lounge. She has also opened for many well known comedians including Jeff Foxworthy and Ron White. Katherine also produces and hosts a show called Walkie Talkies that features comics around Atlanta and even surprise guests. She is a co-host of a podcast called Cheaties that has over 100 episodes about cheating which includes personal experiences but also people who are calling in from all over the country with their story. Katherine’s personal brand is her business and she crushes one of the most uncomfortable jobs….stand up comedy. Katherine explains her thought process of pursuing her career as a comic and has learned many lessons in this industry, such as learning not to wait and to make her own moves to make things happen.  She found herself in her day job wondering why waste time counting down the hours just itching to get back to her comedy job. As she has grown into her career, many more windows of opportunity are becoming available to her - things she never would have imagined! She has taken on the storm of being a female comic in this industry and found many silver linings in light of the pandemic and has some creative projects on the horizon. Tune in to learn more about what it takes to be a successful comedian! 

Katherine Blanford is an Atlanta-based comedian. You can find her regularly performing at the Laughing Skull Lounge. She has also opened for many well known comedians including Jeff Foxworthy and Ron White. Katherine also produces and hosts a show called Walkie Talkies that features comics around Atlanta and even surprise guests. She is a co-host of a podcast called Cheaties that has over 100 episodes about cheating which includes personal experiences but also people who are calling in from all over the country with their story. Katherine’s personal brand is her business and she crushes one of the most uncomfortable jobs….stand up comedy. Katherine explains her thought process of pursuing her career as a comic and has learned many lessons in this industry, such as learning not to wait and to make her own moves to make things happen.  She found herself in her day job wondering why waste time counting down the hours just itching to get back to her comedy job. As she has grown into her career, many more windows of opportunity are becoming available to her - things she never would have imagined! She has taken on the storm of being a female comic in this industry and found many silver linings in light of the pandemic and has some creative projects on the horizon. Tune in to learn more about what it takes to be a successful comedian!

Atlanta, GA: Comedian - Katherine Blanford

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