Julie Wainwright is the visionary founder and past CEO of The RealReal, the luxury resale giant that disrupted the fashion industry and redefined what it means to build a billion-dollar brand. In her new book, Time to Get Real: How I Built a Billion Dollar Business that Rocked the Fashion Industry, she pulls back the curtain on the grit, resilience, and unfi ... Show More
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The Rise of Tubby Todd: How Authenticity and Innovation Built a Baby Care Powerhouse With Co-Founder Andrea Faulkner Williams
Tubby Todd was founded in 2014 by Andrea Faulkner Williams and her husband, Brian Todd, after their family struggled with sensitive skin, dryness, and eczema. Frustrated by the lack of clean, effective products they felt comfortable using on their four children, Andrea turned her ... Show More
50m 43s
Jul 6
From Wall Street to Wellness: The Story Behind Apothékary With Founder, Shizu Okusa
Apothékary is a modern wellness company rooted in Japanese herbal tradition and designed to replace synthetic quick fixes with targeted, plant-based remedies. Founded by Wall Street alum-turned-entrepreneur Shizu Okusa, the brand was born from a personal shift toward balance, anc ... Show More
40m 40s
Aug 2024
408. How Maria Hatzistefanis, Founder of Rodial, Built a 9 Figure Viral Skincare Brand from Scratch
Sit down with Natalie and Maria Hatzistefanis - bestselling author + founder of Rodial - to talk building a viral brand, influencer marketing, motherhood, and all things business growth. Maria shares the full behind-the-scenes stories of how she collaborated with Kylie Jenner, ge ... Show More
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Exploring Beauty and Entrepreneurship with Hind Sebti of Waldencast
In this episode of the Leading Brands podcast, we're joined by Hind Sebti, the co-founder and Chief Growth Officer of Waldencast PLC (NASDAQ: WALD). Join us as we dive into how she's leading Waldencast to become a global "house of brands."In this episode, the following topics are ... Show More
41m 45s
Aug 2024
A Playbook for First-Time Founders with Nancy Twine
<p>If you’re in the thick of building, scaling, your pivoting your business or your career: LISTEN UP! (Yes, in all caps!)</p><p>This episode is for you.</p><p>Today’s guest is sharing a blueprint on how to grow, pivot, and scale successfully (even if you’re literally starting fr ... Show More
43m 41s
Dec 2024
333. Leading with Legacy: How Julie Rotuno Took Charge of a 40-Year Family Business
In this powerful episode of CEO School, Suneera sits down with Julie Rotuno, CEO of Mid Atlantic Packaging and second-generation leader of a thriving 40+ year family business. Julie shares her inspiring story of stepping into her authentic self, transforming her mindset, and grow ... Show More
37m 55s
Nov 2025
How Entrepreneurs Win in the Age of TikTok | Thea Green
As founder of Nails Inc., Thea Green built one of the UK’s most successful beauty brands by combining creativity with integrity, and knowing when to pivot.In this episode, Thea shares the defining moment she decided to close the last nail bar and shift fully to retail, the lesson ... Show More
52m 12s
Jun 2024
Create Your Unique Content Strategy, Secure Brand Partnerships, and Develop Offers That Sell, with Julie Solomon
A few simple shifts can create REAL results from the work you’re already putting into your business and personal brand! Julie Solomon is back sharing the strategic brand partnership she used to quickly monetize her blog (even with a small following), secure a $250,000 home makeov ... Show More
58m 12s
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