What happens when best friends become business partners?This episode dives into the real dynamics of mixing friendship and business. We talk about redefining roles, managing power with care, and how bringing in a business coach helped us lead Womena with more clarity and compassion. Tune in to hear how, over the years, we’ve built a meaningful platform toget ... Show More
Feb 24
S3 EP20 | Five Life Lessons We Learned The Hard Way
What would you tell your younger self if you had met her? For us, the first advice we would give our younger selves is learning how to accept advice, how to slow down in a world that glorifies constant doing, and how to make space to simply exist. In this episode, we explore the ... Show More
48m 41s
Feb 10
S2 EP19 | Who Taught Men This? The Patriarchy is Exhausting
In this episode, we unpack what toxic masculinity really is, not as a label to shame men, but as a pattern that often hurts men first before anyone else. Through an open conversation with mental health advocate Mohamed Elma'andi we explore how men are shaped by childhood and soci ... Show More
55m 22s
Feb 3
S2 EP18 | Are we still waiting for Mr Darcy? The World of Period Dramas; From Pride and Prejudice to Bridgerton
In this episode, we step into the world of historical fiction, Regency romance, and period dramas, moving from “Pride and Prejudice” to “Bridgerton” to ask why these romantic classics still matter today. We look at how writers like Jane Austen and Louisa May Alcott quietly pushed ... Show More
24m 12s
Oct 2024
From Lab-grown Diamonds to Royal Endorsements: Jessica Warch on Kimai’s rise, Meghan Markle, and Dragons' Den
This week’s Muse is Jessica Warch, Forbes 30 under 30, and CEO and co-founder of Kimai, a lab-grown diamond company she bootstrapped with her childhood best friend and GIA certified gemologist Sidney Neuhas, with the aim of reinventing an old industry with sustainability and tran ... Show More
37m 28s
Aug 2024
Becoming a Leader People will Follow with Jenni Field
Jenni Field is the Founder of Redefining Communications, author, podcaster, international speaker, and business communications strategist. She has worked in communications for almost 20 years, specializing in helping teams and leaders use communication to take people and the orga ... Show More
43m 47s
Apr 2025
[Stories of Success from Empower Alumni] From Doubts & Debt to a Thriving Coaching Business with Mary-Theresa Tringale
In Part 2 of the Alumni Series, Jess welcomes Mary Teresa Tringale, affectionately known as MT. Together, they explore MT's incredible journey from event planner to thriving online business owner. MT shares how she transitioned from event planning to building a successful coachin ... Show More
44m 40s
Aug 2021
Business Growth, Risk-taking, and Incorporating Emotional Intelligence Into Your Business with Client Patricia Nowakowski
In today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with my awesome SHINE Mastermind member, Patricia Nowakowski. Patricia owns Opulent Beauty, a laid-back, luxury salon in Chicago. Patricia and I talk about why it’s important to have a clear vision in your business, the importanc ... Show More
32m 3s
Jun 2021
Building a Team from a CEO’s Perspective
Send a textWelcome to a very special episode! I’m joined by Anna Binder McAsey who owns Rethink Nutrition. A year ago, she was running a business primarily on her own. Fast forward to now, she’s really grown leaps and bounds as a leader and stepped into her role as CEO, bringing ... Show More
23m 33s
May 2024
A Founder’s Ability to be Transparent and Communicate with Investors is Everything - with Basil Moftah | The Perfect Pitch Podcast Ep4
<p>Get ready for an intriguing conversation with Basil Moftah, General Parter at <a href='https://lucidityinsights.com/investors/nclude-62'>Nclude</a>. Born and raised in the US and Trinidad and Tobago, but with roots in Egypt, Basil brings both his international perspective and ... Show More
41m 53s
May 2025
Episode 770: Digital CEO Success Story: She SOLD OUT her Beta, Stopped Trading Time for Money and 3X her Annual Revenue - Jenny Ferrero's BBD Success Story
<p dir="ltr">Ready for a dose of what's truly possible? This week on the podcast, we've been featuring inspiring Business By Design students who are doing BIG things. Today, we introduce you to Jenny Jaucian, a fitness and sustainable weight loss coach who traded burnout for brea ... Show More
1h 5m