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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Sarah Davis is the Founder and President of FASHIONPHILE, the leading resale platform for pre-owned, ultra-luxury accessories
Back in 1999, Sarah realized that luxury handbags and accessories maintained their value on the secondary market better than just about any other category, so she started selling handbags on eBay to make some extra cash.
From what began as a startup operation in Sarah’s house, grew into a 30,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Carlsbad, California, and brick-and-mortar showrooms across the country. Under Sarah’s innovative leadership, Fashionphile is paving the path to revolutionize not just re-commerce, but the entire retail industry with a 2019 investment and minority stake in Fashionphile from global retailer Neiman Marcus Group. The strategic partnership makes Neiman Marcus the first major luxury retailer to expand into the pre-owned market, a move that includes the opening of physical Fashionphile Selling Studios inside Neiman Marcus locations nationwide.
In our episode, Sarah discusses the significance of taking action, regardless of how small it is, in order to start a business. She also shares a step-by-step approach to how you can stop overthinking and start taking action to see results.
Sarah walks us through how she decided to go all into her business despite being a recent law school grad and getting a lot of pushback from her family and friends. Sarah's journey is incredibly impressive, she talks about how she self-funded the business for many years, how she structured her partnership with her brother-in-law, and how focusing on each customer was really the marketing engine for her business and helped them grow to multi-million dollars in revenue. We also talk about how to find your passion and your edge, and how that could be your biggest competitive advantage when starting a business, and so much more.
* Businesses grow through iteration; you don’t have to create something perfect the first time around! [03:44]
* Experiences from Sarah’s childhood that helped to cultivate her entrepreneurial spirit. [05:26]
* The career path that Sarah was pursuing prior to founding Fashionphile. [08:00]
* Where the initial inspiration for Fashionphile came from. [11:24]
* The interaction that catalyzed the growth of Sarah’s small eBay business into the leading luxury resale platform it is today. [19:24]
* Backlash that Sarah received for her decision to not become a lawyer. [24:34]
* What made Sarah stand strong in her decision to follow her dreams with Fashionphile despite what the people around her were telling her. [26:00]
* An overview of the evolution of Fashionphile over the past 20 years. [30:51]
* How Sarah’s business partnership with her brother-in-law, Ben, came about and why it has been such a success. [38:11]
* The funding strategy that Sarah and Ben chose for Fashionphile. [48:47]
* What Sarah has loved about being an entrepreneur. [56:00]
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.
Follow Sarah:
* Website: https://www.fashionphile.com/
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fashionphile/
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Debilitating cramps, bloating, acne and breast tenderness – all are symptoms that something could be up with your hormones. The good news is there’s so much we can do to guide our bodies back to balance. And if you’re struggling, THIS is the episode for you as we chatted with THE foremost expert on women’s health and hormones, Dr. Carrie Jones.
In this episode you’ll learn:
* Hormone basics (we literally asked, “What are hormones?”)
* The root cause of acne and how to address it
* What causes cramps and what they’re telling you
* How alcohol impacts our hormones
* And so much more!
Today’s guest Carrie Jones, ND, FABNE, MPH is an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on the topic of women's health and hormones with over 20 years in the industry. Dr. Jones graduated from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon where she also completed a 2-year residency in women's health, hormones, and endocrinology. Later, she graduated from Grand Canyon University's Master of Public Health program. Dr. Jones was one of the first to become board certified through the American Board of Naturopathic Endocrinology and currently serves on the board. She was the Medical Director for the DUTCH Test for several years and is a Clinical Expert for the Lifestyle Matrix Resource Center and Under Armour. Currently, she is the Head of Medical Education at Rupa Health and host of the Root Cause Medicine Podcast.
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.
Follow Dr. Carrie:
* Website: http://www.drcarriejones.com/
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carriejones/
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Margaret Wishingrad is the founder and CEO of Three Wishes, a company that produces a line of healthy breakfast cereals made from high-quality ingredients.
Before starting Three Wishes, Margaret was working in advertising and noticed a gap in the market for breakfast cereals that were both healthy and delicious when she was looking for some options for her son as a first-time mom. Fueled by her passion for healthy eating and entrepreneurship, she set out to create a cereal that would meet this need. Margaret spent two years developing Three Wishes, working with a range of taste testers to ensure that it met her criteria for being high in protein, low in sugar, and gluten and grain-free.
In this interview, Margaret talks about the challenges and setbacks they faced when launching Three Wishes, from validating the idea to getting co-packers to produce the first batch of cereal. She also shares how to get retailers invested in your product, run a successful omnichannel business, and create awareness with the brand while being super scrappy. Despite the challenges, Margaret achieved significant growth even during the pandemic, growing it to be a multi-million dollar brand while also being a mom to two young kids. Margaret also shares what some of her proudest moments have been as a mother and business owner, and so much more.
In this episode, we’ll talk to Margaret about:
* Margaret tells us what she thinks the key attributes are for someone wanting to start a successful brand. [02:25]
* Why a positive and calm attitude is imperative to business building. [04:26]
* How meeting her husband made Margaret realize that she wants to be an entrepreneur. [06:56]
* How Margaret built her confidence; the importance of positioning yourself correctly. [08:20]
* The biggest learnings Margaret and her husband had from working in advertising. [10:54]
* Why starting your own brand is so much better than working for an agency. [12:48]
* Where the idea for Three Wishes Cereal came from and how Margaret started her brand. [14:06]
* Margaret walks us through her research and development process for Three Wishes Cereal. [20:58]
* The importance of focusing on your product launch, creating a good plan of attack, and how they got an audience with retailers. [24:12]
* Why you have to include your retailers in the creation process so they invest in your success. [27:37]
* How Margaret and her husband handled growing their audience during COVID and what their supply chain looked like. [29:15]
* Margaret shares some interesting things her company has done to promote their brand. [35:18]
* Margaret defines her and her husband's roles in their business for us. [38:41]
* Why Margaret doesn’t like fundraising and has stopped seeking capital. [40:34]
* Margaret shares some words of wisdom about how she juggles being a CEO and mother: ask for help! [45:18]
* Our guest tells us about the proudest moments in her life. [49:58]
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.
Follow Mia:
* Website: https://threewishescereal.com/
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mbwish/
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Ever wonder how people eat healthy and actually stick to it? That’s what we chatted about with board certified nutritionist and classically trained chef, Mia Rigden — healthy eating when you have little time (and yes, it can taste good!).
In this episode you’ll learn:
Mia Rigden is a board certified nutritionist, trained chef, and the author of The Well Journal (2020) and Foodwise, a comprehensive, encouraging guide to healthy eating with 100 original, nutritionally-balanced and flavor-enriching recipes.
Mia holds a Masters of Nutrition and Integrative Health from the Maryland University of Integrative Health, along with a Holistic Health Coaching license from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, a Grand Diplome in Culinary Arts from the International Culinary Institute (formerly the French Culinary Institute) and a BA in English Literature from the University of California at Santa Barbara.
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.
Follow Mia:
* Website: https://miarigden.com/
* Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mia_rigden/
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Nothing worth having in life ever comes easy and today’s guest, Shiloh Johnson, knows this firsthand. The youngest of seven siblings and a single mother at 17, Shiloh Johnson is no stranger to hard times. But, as she explains in this episode, the hard times are what mold us into better and better versions of ourselves.
Shiloh is the founder of ComplYant, a tech platform that provides small business owners with all the information they need to properly manage their business taxes. While working in corporate, Shiloh came to the realization that she was never going to get paid what she was worth, so she set herself a six-month financial target and ventured out into the world of entrepreneurship.
After seeing the pain points the small business owners had, Shiloh ultimately launched ComplYant, a tech company that has raised over $12M in funding and become one of the few Black women to raise $10M+.
Shiloh shares her experience of bringing an idea to life, testing it before going all-in, and the importance of putting yourself out there, asking for help, and pivoting along the way. We also talk about how to overcome self-imposed limits and the importance of managing your mental health as a founder, and so much more!
In this episode, we’ll talk to Shiloh about:
* Why, as a business owner, it is essential that you address your self-imposed limiting beliefs. [02:44]
* Lessons that Shiloh learned growing up as the youngest of seven children. [05:05]
* Shiloh’s experience of becoming a parent at 17. [07:26]
* Where the foundations of excellence lie. [08:09]
* How Shiloh’s family pushed her in the right direction. [10:28]
* Why Shiloh decided to major in accounting rather than pursuing her original goal of being a lawyer. [13:48]
* Shiloh’s motivation for founding her tech company, ComplYant. [19:11]
* The self-set target that Shiloh exceeded in her first month as a business owner. [20:46]
* What the early days of Shiloh’s entrepreneurial journey consisted of. [21:57]
* Benefits of getting industry expertise prior to starting your own business. [24:33]
* The invaluable service that ComplYant offers to small business owners. [25:00]
* Why Shiloh doesn’t waste any time turning her ideas into reality. [27:32]
* When Shiloh decided to join an accelerator and how it changed her life. [31:30]
* Challenges that Shiloh ran into while fundraising for ComplYant. [36:55]
* The book to read if you are thinking about raising capital. [38:11]
* The shift that occurred when Shiloh stopped trying to pitch to investors (and the approach she opted for instead). [40:01]
* Some of Shiloh’s proudest moments. [44:10]
* An overview of ComplYant’s offerings. [046:02]
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.
Follow Shiloh:
* ComplYant Website: https://complyant.co/
* ComplYant on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/complyantapp/
* Shiloh's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/shilohajohnson/
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Ever wonder if intermittent fasting is worth the hype? Or how it affects women specifically?
There is mounting evidence supporting the health benefits of intermittent fasting – but when women in their reproductive years strictly apply it, it could do more harm than good.
Today’s guest, Cynthia Thurlow, walks us through ALL the details so women can feel empowered to use this transformational tool at every stage of life.
In this episode you’ll learn:
Cynthia Thurlow is a globally recognized expert in nutrition & intermittent fasting, highly sought after speaker, CEO and founder of Everyday Wellness Project. She’s been a nurse practitioner for 20+ years, is a 2x TEDx speaker: her 2nd talk on intermittent fasting has been viewed over 7 million times. She has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW and in Medium and Entrepreneur. She is the host of Everyday Wellness podcast, which was listed as “20 podcasts that will help you grow in 2020” by Entrepreneur magazine, and in Business Insider “21 podcasts to expand your mind in 2021.”
As an advocate for living a fulfilled, healthy and well-balanced lifestyle, Cynthia has committed her career to serving women in their thirties and beyond. She is countering the notion that “this is just how we age, now settle and accept it” and is leading the way for change. As part of that endeavor, Cynthia brings over 20 years of medical experience, combined with current and progressive nutritional perspectives/approaches to truly serve women frustrated with the status quo.
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.
Follow Cynthia:
* Website: https://cynthiathurlow.com/
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_/
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Today's mini-episode features two incredible women, MaryRuth Ghiyam, founder of MaryRuth Organics, a wellness brand offering over 130 high-quality, vitamins and supplements, and Loren Ridinger, the co-founder of internet retailing giants, Shop.Com and Market America.
They share their insights and step-by-step approach on how they think about their schedule and design their calendar for success. MaryRuth discusses the power of time blocking to create more freedom and confidence, while Loren emphasizes the importance of tackling the hardest tasks first, thinking in weeks instead of days, and setting specific dates for your goals.
Make sure to check out their full episodes for even more inspiring gems:
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We sat down with celebrity Nutritionist Mona Sharma, who shares how she overcame two heart surgeries and debilitating anxiety. We left feeling so empowered and inspired to honor our bodies through daily rituals and rhythms. If you’re looking for a nourishing listen, you don’t want to miss this one!
In this episode you’ll learn:
Mona Sharma is a dynamic leader and entrepreneur in the health and wellness industry who works with high-profile clients worldwide. As a Nutritionist and NLP Practitioner, Mona approaches healing by looking at all pillars of health, combining modern science with the power of ancient rituals rooted in one's nature for optimal health for life.
As Will Smith, Julianne Hough, Jay Shetty, and Hrithik Roshan's nutritionist, Mona has also been seen on The Today Show, The Doctor's Television, and The Red Table Talk sharing her expertise. Having grown up living in an Ashram, Mona has seen first-hand the healing power of food and mindfulness. Her approach is rooted in this philosophy - food as medicine, movement as therapy, and mindfulness as the journey to optimize health. Mona's philosophy led to her recovery from two heart surgeries, miscarriages, and debilitating anxiety and ultimately changed her career path from a high-profile corporate job.
Mona is also the founder of Xicama™, an innovative line of food and functional beverage products that deliver gut health and immune boosting benefits of the superfood jicama, and broke sales records as an official beverage of Coachella 2019.
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.
Follow Mona:
* Websites: https://xicamalife.com/ & https://www.monasharma.com/
* Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monasharma/
* Xicama Instagram: https://xicamalife.com/
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Ooshma Garg is the Founder and CEO of Gobble, the weekly dinner kit service that helps busy professionals make dinner in just 15 minutes thanks to their ready-to-cook ingredients.
In 2022, her company was acquired by Intelligent Foods for nine figures, making her the CEO of both Gobble and the health-focused meal delivery brand Sunbasket.
Ooshma's success is not just about starting and building an incredible multi-million-dollar brand, but it’s also about the resilience and perseverance that she demonstrated during the early days of the business. Ooshma’s non-linear trajectory has been filled with highs, lows, failures, and wins that will inspire anyone listening!
During this interview, Ooshma shares how it took years for Gobble to finally hit product-market fit and how she managed her resilience and mental health when she barely had any money, and investors were telling her to sell and get rid of her company.
We delve into Ooshma's experience of raising over $30M in venture capital from the “who's who” of Silicon Valley. We get a real and authentic view of raising money and who shouldn’t be going down the venture capital path, and the different options that are available to you. Ooshma discusses why cash is king but profitability is freedom and why it’s so important to know your numbers.
We also chat about Ooshma’s experience achieving “success” as an entrepreneur when selling a business, why it’s important to embrace the journey rather than solely focusing on reaching certain milestones and destinations, and so much more.
In this episode, we’ll talk to Ooshma about:
* Ooshma’s stance on comparison and how to break free from limited thinking. [02:50]
* How facing rejection from a young age prepared her for entrepreneurship. [05:00]
* Challenges and lessons from Ooshma’s early entrepreneurial journey. [07:10]
* Food as nourishment, not just fuel, and a first step to managing mental health. [11:15]
* Ways that the Gobble business model evolved on the journey to product-market fit. [16:03]
* Why technology and innovation aren’t one and the same. [19:40]
* Owned core competencies versus those you outsource or rely on your user for. [21:06]
* Tips for avoiding “popularized Silicon Valley benchmarks” as you build your brand. [22:30]
* How to follow your personal North star when the path to success is non-linear. [25:42]
* Unpacking Ooshma’s belief that cash is king, but profitability is freedom. [28:08]
* Why venture capital isn’t the only option when you’re raising money. [30:34]
* Insight into Gobble’s nine-figure acquisition and why you shouldn’t “build to sell.” [37:46]
* Ooshma’s transition from one-company CEO to multi-venture CEO. [39:22]
* Advice for navigating burnout by pursuing the things that energize you. [42:45]
This episode is brought to you by Beeya:
Follow Ooshma:
* Website: https://www.gobble.com/
* Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ooshma/
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If you’re looking to extend your healthspan and your lifespan, this is the episode for you.
Today we’re talking about the organ of longevity – your muscle!
Not prioritizing your muscle can have disastrous consequences such as excessive weight gain, insulin resistance, and much more.
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is our guest today, and she’s talking all about muscle and protein.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN...
* Why strength training is important for women
* How much protein we need to build and maintain muscle
* Why being overweight might be a muscle issue, not a fat issue
* And more...
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a Washington University fellowship-trained physician in Nutritional Science and Geriatrics and is board certified in Family Medicine. She completed her undergraduate degree in Human Nutrition, Vitamin, and Mineral Metabolism at the University of Illinois. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is the founder of the Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine® and has a private practice that services the leaders, innovators, mavericks, Special Operations military, and executives in their respective fields.
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.
Follow Dr. Gabrielle:
* Website: https://drgabriellelyon.com/
* Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drgabriellelyon
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