Stay ConnectedBehind Her Empire is focused on highlighting self-made women leaders & entrepreneurs and how they tackle their career, money, family and life.
Each episode covers their unique journey and what it really takes to build an empire with key lessons learned along the way. The goal of the series is to empower you to see what’s possible & inspire you to create financial freedom in your own life.
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Amy Errett founded Madison Reed with 30+ years of experience as an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and social-mission visionary. She's the CEO of Madison Reed, an omnichannel beauty brand challenging industry titans in hair color. Amy is also a Partner at True Ventures, focusing on consumer and ecommerce investments.
Before Madison Reed, Amy was a general partner at Maveron, a VC firm co-founded by Howard Schultz. She served as Chief Asset Gathering Officer at E*TRADE and has been featured on Fast Company's Queer 50 and Inc. Magazine's Female Founders 100 lists.
Amy noticed the need for at-home hair color with salon-quality results using clean ingredients. Inspired by her daughter, she created Madison Reed, empowering colorists to earn more. Amy believes in empowering women in their lives, not just their hair color.
In our episode, Amy shares her journey to Madison Reed, validating the idea, and what she looks for in entrepreneurs as a Venture Capitalist. She discusses finding your superpower, balancing head and heart, managing fear and anxiety when starting a business, and more.
In this episode, we’ll talk to Amy about:
* Amy's advice on finding passion. [02:52]
* Amy's pivotal moment shaping her into a businesswoman.[05:57]
* Escaping the victim mindset.[10:20]
* Amy's career journey and decision to leave finance. [15:12]
* Amy's "Aha!" moment leading to leaving finance. [21:28]
* Reflecting on regrettable decisions. [28:34]
* Traits Amy looks for in founders. [33:40]
* Acknowledging anger and fear. [38:52]
* Why Amy didn't invest in Dollar Shave Club. [40:35]
* Testing the idea before launching Madison Reed. [47:48]
* Understanding customer values. [51:32]
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Juice cleanses, colonics, and detox teas — oh my! Many of us are aware that toxins are ubiquitous in our modern world, but there’s a lot of confusion around what to do about it. What is the true impact of these toxins? And how can we actually support our bodies? That’s exactly what we cover in today’s episode of Hormone Happy Hour with Dr. Judy Hinojosa.
In this episode you’ll learn:
* How toxins can impact your hormones
* Signs that you might have a high toxic load
* Practical tips for reducing toxic burden
* How alcohol impacts women specifically
* The best way to drink alcohol if you choose
* And more…
Dr. Judy Hinojosa is a well established naturopathic medical doctor and the visionary founder behind the eco-conscious Vitality Wellness Clinic. Nestled in Arizona, this state-of-the-art wellness center has served as a testament to her dedication to holistic medicine over the past 15 years.
With an optimal blend of functional and naturopathic medicine, Dr. Judy Hinojosa is renowned for her patient-focused approach, expertly blending various holistic and integrative therapies. She applies her skills in bio-identical hormones, peptide therapy, nutritional counseling, and vitamin infusion therapy to optimize patient wellness. Further, she incorporates botanical medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, ozone therapy, and mainstream medicine to deliver a comprehensive and well-rounded healthcare experience
Beyond her busy schedule at the clinic, Dr. Judy is an ardent educator at heart. She generously imparts her knowledge through public speaking engagements addressing vital topics on environmental medicine, detoxification, hormone balancing, energy healing, and spiritual health.
This episode is brought to you by Beeya:
* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya’s seed cycling bundle.
* Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10
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In this week’s episode, we’re re-airing one of our top episodes from this year with Gala Darling, a bestselling author, speaker, professional optimist, and self-proclaimed tapping queen.
For over a decade, Gala has been a leader in promoting radical self-love. She offers a powerful collection of tools and techniques that have empowered millions of women to discover their voice, overcome fear, and fall in love with life.
Gala is also an expert in EFT tapping, an energy psychology technique that she has utilized to manifest her own dream life and conquer limiting beliefs. Her work has been featured in major publications such as Vogue, The New York Times, and Cosmopolitan, among others.
Gala shares her journey of using tapping to heal from an eating disorder and depression. She explores manifestation techniques that can transform your life. She’s so real, relatable and gives such great tactical advice on how to manifest the dream life, relationship, and career you want.
In this episode, we’ll talk to Gala about:
* Women's success-limiting beliefs. [02:40]
* Gala's lessons on radical uniqueness from her "spiritual grandparents." [04:53]
* Gala's challenges growing up and her liberation through EFT tapping. [15:04]
* Understanding tapping, its workings, and changing beliefs. [19:09]
* Gala's career journey and brand evolution. [25:16]
* Gala's three-part Magical Morning Practice for manifestation. [35:16]
* Tips to help you expand your own boundaries and think bigger. [47:18]
* Why it’s so important to have contrast and feel pain. [58:06]
* Limited time but never too late for a change. [01:01:50]
This episode is brought to you by Beeya:
* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya’s seed cycling bundle.
* Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10.
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* Radical Self-Love: A Guide to Loving Yourself and Living Your Dreams: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Self-Love-Gala-Darling-ebook/dp/B0170HFG90
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This week, we sat down with one of our favorite people to follow on Instagram, the registered dietitian behind @nourishedbynutrition, Jess Bippen. With her community of over 150k people, she shares delicious inspiration for balanced meals and practical hormone tips — two of our most favorite things! Join us as we chat all things balance as it relates to nutrition, motherhood and healthy living.
In this episode you’ll learn:
* How to build a plate for blood sugar and satiety
* The mindset shifts that support long-term change
* How to stay balanced as a mom
* The impact of cortisol on hormones
* Best hacks to feel good when drinking coffee
* And more…
Jess is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a Masters in Nutrition Therapy. She specializes in women's hormone health, blood sugar balance and helping women optimize their wellness through every season of life — without obsession for perfection. She's a mom of two boys and content creator for her brand Nourished by Nutrition.
This episode is brought to you by Beeya:
* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya’s seed cycling bundle.
* Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10
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Julia Haart is a self-made businesswoman, designer, bestselling author and most recently, the star of the Netflix show My Unorthodox Life. Raised in an Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, she made a daring escape at age 42, rebranded herself, and embarked on a career in fashion. Within a week, she founded her own shoe brand and quickly made her mark at Paris Fashion Week. Later, she became creative director of La Perla and eventually co-owner and CEO of Elite World Group. Julia recently launched her vibrant and innovative shapewear brand, +Body by Julia Haart.
In our episode, she shares her transformative eight-year journey leaving the Ultra-Orthodox community, shedding light on the challenges she faced growing up in a restrictive environment. Julia's inspiring story, from fashion novice to building a billion-dollar shoe brand, encourages us to discover our own freedom, purpose, and voice.
* Julia's upbringing within the Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community. [03:08]
* Julia’s identity within her community as a woman and a human being. [06:23]
* The eight-year process leaving the community and getting a divorce. [10:33]
* Leaving the Ultra-Orthodox community, and the vital roles of her motherhood and relationships. [16:51]
* Advice to women on achieving financial freedom. [17:27]
* Knowing when and when NOT to have a Plan B. [21:27]
* Advice on taking that leap and facing the unknown. [28:05]
* Julia’s first ever business, the shoe brand. [33:56]
* Julia's divorce, legal battles, and being the CEO at Elite World Group. [37:26]
* Overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome. [41:55]
* Relaunching +Body by Julia Haart, her shapewear brand. [46:50]
* Challenges of Julia's entire life on Netflix. [52:11]
This episode is brought to you by Beeya:
* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya’s seed cycling bundle. * Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10
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* Julia's Book, Brazen: https://www.amazon.com/Brazen-Unorthodox-Journey-Sleeves-Lingerie/dp/0593239164
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Dr. Cynthia Li had it all — a thriving medical career, a loving marriage, and children. But everything came crashing down when she was hit with a disabling autoimmune thyroid condition. Strange symptoms took over her life and, despite numerous tests, the results always came back "normal". It was a puzzle that left both Dr. Li and her doctors scratching their heads, which led her to embark on an unconventional journey of self-discovery and healing.
In this episode you’ll learn:
* How fear makes autoimmunity worse
* A journaling exercise for deep self inquiry
* What your dreams can reveal about your subconscious
* The healing potential of qigong
Cynthia Li, MD, is a medical doctor and author whose personal journey through a complex autoimmune condition took her from public health in underserved communities to integrative medicine and intuitive healing. She has studied with functional medicine experts, environmental health scientists, alternative healers, and qigong masters. She has served as faculty for Dr. Rachel Remen's Healer's Art program at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, and written a bestselling memoir called Brave New Medicine: A Doctor's Unconventional Journey to Healing Her Autoimmune Illness. What is most alive for her right now is coaching groups, where she integrates the powerful energy healing modality of qigong with clinical medicine. She also serves as co-anchor for Awakin Calls, a project of ServiceSpace.
Episode is brought to you by Beeya:
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* Get $10 off with promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10
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Katerina Schneider is the Founder and CEO of Ritual, a personal health brand bringing a new level of transparency to the health & wellness industry. While pregnant and in search of a prenatal she could trust, Katerina took matters into her own hands and pioneered a new standard of high-quality multivitamins and supplements that are backed by science. Now as one of the most trusted brands in the category, Ritual has had more than a million customers and has the top-selling online prenatal multivitamin.
In this week's episode, we delve into Katerina's family's immigration journey, arriving in the US with only $50 & a suitcase, and how it has influenced her views on success and money. We explore her transition from finance to a different career path & the role of relationships in her journey. We also touch on the significant pivots Ritual made in terms of product, branding, & marketing very early on, as well as the biggest challenges she faced. Katerina also shares how she incorporates wellness in her life as a mother of three and business owner, highlighting the importance of being a little selfish when it comes to self-care, & so much more.
We talk to Katerina about:
* Migrating to the US with her family with only $50 and a suitcase. [02:49]
* Katerina’s finance career and involvement in a major US bank failure. [05:30]
* Working at Universal Music, rebuilding her confidence, & discovering passions. [12:08]
* Katerina’s transition to a new industry. [14:05]
* Advice on embracing uncertainty and trusting the process. [18:16]
* Ritual's inspiration rooted in Katerina's personal experience during her first pregnancy.[21:14]
* How Katerina thrived being both a mother and entrepreneur. [28:54]
* The original idea of Ritual and how it changed over time. [34:09]
* Taking care of yourself, building habits, and going back to the basics. [41:02]
* Why EVERYONE should start a business, and knowing when to take that leap. [47:10]
Episode is brought to you by Beeya:
* If you're struggling with hormonal imbalances, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances
* Get $10 off with promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10
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This week, we’re reminded just how amazing our intricate system of hormones really is. We sat down with expert Ashe Milkovic, founder of the International Association of Functional Hormone Health, to talk about all things related to women’s health — from how to transition off of birth control to reclaiming our natural rhythm in a world structured against it.
In this episode you’ll learn:
* How societal structures influence women’s hormones
* What cyclical living is and how to do it realistically
* Why ovulation matters even if you’re not trying to get pregnant
* What to consider when coming off birth control
* How to let go of perfectionism on your healing journey
Ashe Milkovic is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Functional Hormone Health Expert. As the founder and CEO of The International Association for Functional Hormone Health, Ashe strives to make advancements in women's health accessible by teaching tools and strategies to health professionals to expand their knowledge, skill sets, and practices in functional hormone health. Through her association, Ashe is on a mission to educate, collaborate, and create a thriving community of skilled practitioners that are passionate about helping to transform the lives of women all over the globe.
This episode is brought to you by Beeya:
* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya’s seed cycling bundle.
* Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10.
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Janna Ronert is the Founder and Chairwoman at IMAGE Skincare, a clean, clinical skincare brand powered by proven ingredients and smart botanicals.
Janna's journey began growing up on a farm where she learned the value of hard work and determination. Despite having an entrepreneurial spirit from a young age, Janna ended up working for Fortune 100 companies and found great success in different sales & marketing roles. Later in her career, she came to terms that she was not happy and realized her passion was always in skincare. She took a leap of faith, left her secure job, went back to school to become an esthetician, and started working at a doctor's office for minimum wage, immersing herself in the industry and eventually creating her own product line. Today, IMAGE Skincare is a global brand with over 25,000 customers across 60 countries and is the #1 spa and salon professional skincare brand in the US.
She emphasizes the importance of following one's intuition and instincts when making career changes, as well as being aware of personal strengths and weaknesses. Janna candidly discusses her own experience of overcoming imposter syndrome, starting her product line with zero money, and the challenges and lessons she learned during the early days of her business. Janna talks about the power of visualization and how we can all think even bigger about our goals & dreams. Janna also shares insights into her most recent business venture, Hush & Hush, and highlights the differences between launching a business in the present day versus twenty years ago.
In this episode, we’ll talk to Janna about:
* Why fear holds people back from taking that first step. [02:49]
* Janna's upbringing and the foundation of her confidence. [04:12]
* Her early relationship with money and hard work. [06:55]
* Understanding what you want, and what you don’t want. [09:22]
* What triggered Janna to leave her secured 9-5 job. [12:03]
* Entering the beauty industry and experiencing impostor syndrome. [13:18]
* Janna’s BIG vision in building her own beauty company. [18:54]
* Funding her business and building connections. [28:03]
* Instilling a strong work ethic in her children. [32:19]
* Choosing the right business partner. [37:06]
* The significance of having a big vision. [47:03]
* Janna’s role as a mother and entrepreneur. [48:52]
* The difference between starting a business now vs. 20 years ago. [50:33]
This episode is brought to you by Beeya:
* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya’s seed cycling bundle.
* Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10.
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* IMAGE Skincare Website: https://imageskincare.com/
* IMAGE Skincare Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imageskincare/
* Janna Ronert's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jannaronert/
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You’ve probably seen her all over your feed — Jessie Inchauspé, the brains behind the wildly popular Glucose Goddess Method. Join us as we dive into the world of blood sugar and how to keep yours stable for balanced hormones, radiant complexion, lasting energy, better focus, stable mood and so much more!
In this episode you’ll learn:
* How to know if your blood sugar is balanced
* The BEST breakfast for all-day energy
* How glucose spikes drive aging
* One easy HACK to change how carbs impact you
* The connection between insulin and PCOS
Jessie Inchauspé is on a mission to translate cutting-edge science into easy tips to help people improve their physical and mental health. She’s the founder of the wildly popular Instagram account @glucosegoddess, where she teaches life-changing food habits to hundreds of thousands of people. Jessie holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from King’s College London and a master’s degree in biochemistry from Georgetown University. Her work at a genetic analysis start-up in Silicon Valley made her realize that, as the key to good health, food habits beat genetics. In her first book, Glucose Revolution, Jessie shares her startling discovery about the essential role of blood sugar in every aspect of our lives, from cravings to fertility, and the surprising hacks to optimize it while still eating the foods we love.
This episode is brought to you by Beeya:
* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya’s seed cycling bundle.
* Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10.
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* Website: https://www.glucosegoddess.com/
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glucosegoddess/
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