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Anna Kaiser of AKT – Positively Successful Aug 05, 2019

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If you could create the perfect blend of energy, positivity, strategy, and hard work, her name would be Anna Kaiser. Anna is a choreographer and fitness entrepreneur who was named one of the 100 Most Influential People in Health & Fitness by...

Sophie Kahn of AUrate - Golden Touch Jul 28, 2019

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A green finger at a weekend brunch with a fellow Princeton alum inspires a side hustle, and ultimately a thriving full-time business with 15 employees -- and big vision. This is a true story for co-founder Sophie Kahn and her business AUrate, offering modern fine jewelry that is both affordable and inspiring. Sophie joins Socialfly Co-founder Courtney Spritzer in the MouthMedia Network studios for a conversation about her journey to success and building her company from the ground up, along with a surprise.

In this episode:

How the vision and core DNA of the company has stayed the same since day one
A focus on durable materials, transparent pricing, sustainable production, and tangible giving
The importance of educating consumers about gold
The process of raising money for the companyâs growth
Having a child while running a company and coming back to work after just two days
Hiring by gut and culture instead of the resume
What it was like to open up her own retail location while on PTO from her full time job
And the value of believing in yourself -- and just keeping things going

Sophie Kahn of AUrate – Golden Touch Jul 28, 2019

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Kelsey Hunter of Paloma - Innovating Your Own Future Jul 22, 2019

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Starting a business is hard, and raising money to do it is not easy either. Being a woman in the tech industry is even harder! Doing it so well that Forbes recognizes you as one of their 30 Under 30 in the Marketing & Advertising category? Nearly impossible. Kelsey Hunter did all of these things and has never doubted if she is where she should be. She is the solo founder of Paloma, a fast growing company which provides brands with everything they need to turn Facebook Messenger into a growth channel, driving conversions through automated messaging. Kelsey joins Socialfly Co-founder Courtney Spritzer in the MouthMedia Network studios for a conversation about her journey to success and building her company from the ground up, along with a surprise and a brainstorm.

In this episode:

How Kelsey started Paloma, and how efforts to get sizable investment in your company can make you feel like youâre not going to make it to the next day.
How she did something generally thought of as insaneâfundraising over the holidaysâand why it worked.
The struggle to have and project the right image before youâve really made it.
Making right decisions when under financial pressure.
Helping someone succeed in the hiring process.
Managing stressâand why Kelsey doesnât work on Friday nights.
And the value of a support group people who really understand you as an entrepreneur.

Kelsey Hunter of Paloma – Innovating Your Own Future Jul 22, 2019

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Olivia Young of Box + Flow – Selling a Feeling Jul 15, 2019

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Can you build a successful business based on selling a feeling instead of the product? The answer is yes, and Olivia Young did it. She’s the Founder and CEO of Box + Flow, a fitness class that combines boxing and yoga with self discovery for...

Olivia Young of Box + Flow - Selling a Feeling Jul 15, 2019

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Can you build a successful business based on selling a feeling instead of the product?

The answer is yes, and Olivia Young did it. Sheâs the Founder and CEO of Box + Flow, a fitness class that combines boxing and yoga with self discovery for âwomen who aren't afraid to get messy, and men who aren't ashamed to flow.â Itâs growing fast, making an impact, and led by a woman who personifies integrity. Olivia joins Socialfly Co-founder Courtney Spritzer in the MouthMedia Network studios for a conversation about her journey to success and building her company from the ground up, along with a surprise.

In this episode:

How Olivia learned her biggest lessons in action outside of the classroom and by trusting herself
How a $350 cab ride played an essential role in claiming her own future
Why there are no mirrors at Box + Flow, but putting in showers transformed the business
The importance of connecting and not learning the same lessons twice
Why it not about having the mostâitâs about making the most of what you have
Keeping in mind that everyone is doing business for themselves
Going with your intuition sooner and learning to be the boss
And why Olivia posts photos of her feet on Instagram every day

Lanya Olmsted and Mandi Nyambi of Le CultureClub – Expanding Beauty’s Definition Jul 08, 2019

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“The benefit of community is that you can add more voices to the conversation. It’s high time the definition of beauty was expanded”. This line is from Le CultureClub’s website, a community that is working to eliminate the tired standard and...

Lanya Olmsted and Mandi Nyambi of Le CultureClub - Expanding Beauty's Definition Jul 08, 2019

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âThe benefit of community is that you can add more voices to the conversation. Itâs high time the definition of beauty was expandedâ. This line is from Le CultureClubâs website, a community that is working to eliminate the tired standard and create a new culture around skincare and beautyâco-founded by two Harvard educated women â beauty junkie Lanya Olmsted and scientist Mandi Nyambi. Lanya and Mandi join Socialfly Co-founder Courtney Spritzer in the MouthMedia Network studios for a conversation about their journey to success and building a company from the ground up, along with a surprise and a brainstorm.

In this episode:

How Lanya and Mandi have worked to open up digital and in-person spaces for people to discuss skin care
How they were scared to quit their jobs but couldnât ask for investors if they werenât investing in themselves
How they found a way to work together enjoyably despite differences
The moment they werenât sure their business could continue because of a failed product launch, and how they pushed through this setback
The challenge of balancing conflicting advice from mentors they admire
How an opportunity with the Techstars incubator played an important role in their momentum
And the pressure to maintain and carve out time for their own skin care and wellness routines

Melissa Mash of Dagne Dover - Building the Company You Want Jul 01, 2019

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Thereâs something to be said about building the company you want. Just ask Melissa Mash, who says she never had any doubts about her company reaching its goals! Melissa is the CEO and Co-Founder of Dagne Dover â Designer Handbags For A Life In Motion, fusing fashion with athlete-caliber function. Melissa joins Socialfly Co-Founder Courtney Spritzer in the MouthMedia Network studios for a conversation about her journey to success and building her company from the ground up, along with a surprise.

In this episode:

How Melissaâs husband persuaded her to go to business school because of the network it provides, and how this decision has really paid off
Melissaâs incredible alignment with her co-founders and why the remarkable company culture theyâve built is so important
How Melissa and her team raised $200,000 from friends and family to prove out the business, and how they launched with two products that were merely âcoming soonâ
The 1,000 person focus group on the biggest handbag frustrations that shaped the initial products
Why team meetings and communication have been a cornerstone of success at Dagne Dover
Moving forward when things are hard, and doing things youâve never done before to reach your goals
The importance of flexibility, good vibes and calm confidence

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