For Monique Rodriguez, hair care was a hobby; she never thought she could build a business. In fact, after high school, Monique followed her mother’s advice to find a solid, recession-proof career, and she went into nursing. However, Monique realized it was not for her, and she pursued side gigs selling everything from Mary Kay to cable subscriptions. But wh ... Show More
Aug 3
Serena & Lily: Serena Dugan and Lily Kanter. They Built a $20M Brand—Then One Investor Almost Destroyed It
Many founders think the hardest thing about business is finding customers.It's not.It's surviving success.When Lily Kanter and Serena Dugan launched a luxury baby linen business, they had no manufacturing experience, no inventory, and barely any capital. But after their first cat ... Show More
1h 15m
Dec 2023
Monique Rodriguez: Mielle Organics Founder and CEO
<p>Though Monique Rodriguez always had an interest in beauty, she initially started her career as a nurse. Monique spent eight years in the medical field, but after experiencing a tragic life event, she returned to her passion for beauty to help work through her grief. She began ... Show More
52m 57s
Mar 2024
Realigning Your Purpose, Harnessing Your Authentic Self, and Building your Dream Life + Career with Monique Rodriguez
Are you currently in a job that doesn't align with your passion? Are you wanting to transition into a field you've always envisioned for yourself? Join Monique Rodriguez as she shares the remarkable journey from being a labor and delivery nurse to the CEO of the thriving hair car ... Show More
46m 31s
Sep 2020
Monica Royer, founder and CEO, Monica + Andy: “I literally came into the hospital without thinking about [founding my business] and left the hospital on a mission.”
Entrepreneurship runs in Monica Royer’s family. Her brother Andy founded Bonobos, the menswear company that changed the retail game. And Monica took notes on his journey before carving out a space of her own. She went on to found Monica + Andy, a company that makes organic baby b ... Show More
24m 59s
Oct 2024
The Mompreneur's Guide to Millions: The Secret to Turning Your Passion Into an Empire w/ Danielle White 👑 E90
Everyone has thought about turning their hobbies or interests into a business, but few are able to follow through and succeed. Danielle White is an example of someone who successfully transformed her interests into a million-dollar empire, and she will share with us exactly how s ... Show More
24m 4s
Mar 2022
Beauty CEO + Mother of 3, Michaeline DeJoria on Family and Business
Michaeline DeJoria is the CEO of Paul Mitchell (John Paul Mitchell systems) and in this episode she shares how she curated intentional, educational experiences in her life to work towards her dream job. We speak about running a beauty brand, what it takes to be a CEO and life les ... Show More
37m 40s
Oct 2024
Starting a Business That Aligns With Your Passions
Bonnie Mauldin has been hustling since she was a kid. At eight years old, she was knocking on doors offering to shovel driveways. After graduation, she entered the medical field, but quickly discovered it was not for her. Now, Bonnie owns two successful businesses, The Mauldin Gr ... Show More
32m 47s