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186: nicepipes CEO Lisa Binderow on Daring Greatly and Why She Said "No" on Shark Tank Mar 20, 2017

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Atlanta native Lisa Binderow never thought she'd love being an entrepreneur, but was drawn to the analytical side of it -- finding problems and coming up with creative solutions. Such was the path for Lisa -- who now lives with her husband and soon-to-come baby in New York -- in 2014, when her cropped leggings on the way to teach yoga class just weren't enough, and the existing solutions of itchy, acrylic leg warmers just weren't cutting it. Problem found. The solution? nicepipes, Lisa's invention of arm and leg warmers that are soft, comfortable, stretchy and perfect for fitness fanatics, plus they protect you from the cold. Ever since Lisa wore her first few samples to yoga classes and other teachers coveted her nicepipes, the brand has been heating up ever since -- and most recently became a hot topic when Lisa made a memorable appearance on an episode of ABC's Shark Tank. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Lisa talks about finding the courage to dive into the Shark Tank, and the power of daring greatly, knowing when it's time to move on and being brave enough to turn down what might seem like an opportunity of a lifetime.

On this episode you'll learn:How to leave that thing that doesn't make you happy, even if what's next isn't perfect.How to get over the fear of changing course.First steps to take when you have a new product idea.How to take inspired action.Why people are your greatest resource.Remembering that it's important to know what you want and what you DON'T want.For every big YES there may be 5 no's, but you have keep going.How to walk away from what may seem like a deal of a lifetime.Being focused on what matters most to you, your life and your business.How to get comfortable trusting your gut.What Lisa learned about herself and the kind of business she wants for Nice Pipes after Shark Tank (and the book that prepared her for her appearance).Why you have to surround yourself with people who support you and allow you to be vulnerable.

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185: Yona Love, Designer of Plus-Size Fashion, on Pursuing Deferred Dreams and Embracing Every Woman Mar 18, 2017

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Yona Love didn't have an easy childhood. Born in Israel, she came to U.S. with her mom and her four siblings at age nine after her parents divorced, and she chipped in where she could as her family was on public assistance in order to get by. It was during this time, that Yona says she learned the value of working hard by watching her mom learn English, study at night and build what later became the family's constructions business, which Yona now helps run. But deep down, in the midst of blueprints and permits, Yona always had a love for fashion.

Today, although Yona still runs the family constriction company, fashion is her business, and her new line Yona New York is -- made for women sizes 14 - 24 -- is gaining momentum. Most recently one of her looks was worn by This is Us star Chrissy Metz, and it has been featured in publications such as Refinery 29 and Life & Style.

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Yona talks to us about addressing a pain point with your business, going after deferred dreams, and keeping it all in the family (business).

On this episode you'll learn:

How to get over the life's hurdles.How to tap into your resilience and not give up.The importance of second chances.Find a way to do that thing you love.Tapping into deferred dreams.Creating a business that solves a pain point.How to reach out to influencers.

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184: 3 Ways Being Flexible Can Help You Bounce Back In Your Business Mar 17, 2017

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Be flexible.

As an entrepreneur, you have the opportunity to employ flexibility as you go about building your business. Whether it's when you're facing failure and disappointment, when you're in the midst of a big project that takes an unexpected change, or when a personal priorities come up (family, friends, self-care), being flexible will help you get through these times AND avoid beating yourself up.

Be flexible, begin again and keep going.

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183: Askanya Chocolate CEO Corinne Joachim Sanon: Building a Business that Creates Social Change Mar 15, 2017

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For entrepreneur Corinne Joachim-Sanon, changing the negative narrative that is often forced on her home country of Haiti is part of her mission. Through her all-natural chocolate company, Askanya Chocolates, Corrine celebrates the beauty of Haiti as an agriculture center not only through the imagery used on her products, but also by creating lasting job opportunities and making the best use of the country's natural resources.

After attending the University of Michigan and Wharton School of Business, the self-described "book worm," who skipped the fourth and the eighth grade, became an industrial engineer and was in the flow of her career in New York City. But at 29, Corinne's passion for being a change agent in her community and creating a business that, at its core, was about social change in Haiti, called her back home. Since launching in 2015, Askanya Chocolates are now sold in stores around the world, the company has more than 30 employees and works with 3000 local farmers and it is Haiti's first bean-to-bar chocolate company.

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Corinne talks about having the determination to experience all you want to experience in life, being clear on your mission for yourself and your business and how she created a business that makes shifting the narrative of her country a delicious success.

On this episode you'll learn:

Create short- and long-term lists of your goals.How to navigate the road blocks as you build your business.The importance of remembering that entrepreneurship is a marathon; not a sprint.Top tips for how to get your products into stores.The value of work-of-mouth.How to create a business that pushes social change and empowers women.Why you should listen to the naysayers, and let them make you better than ever.

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182: Pivotte Studio Co-Founder Evelyn Frison: Navigating the Winding Road of Entrepreneurship and Partnerships Mar 14, 2017

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Eveyln Frison was raised to play by the rules. Growing up in different parts of the world thanks to her military family, Evelyn, was taught the value of hard work, discipline and avoiding risk, and later fell in line with that tradition by signing up for ROTC in college at University of Colorado.

But that bit of rebel and that entrepreneurial spirit that was also a part of who she was couldn't be resisted. In 2013, after a few years of working in marketing and advertising -- and also experiencing frustrating with clothing options for women who go through may phases throughout thier day -- she decided to take the leap. Today, with her business partner Yehua Yang, Evelyn is the co-founder and brand director of Pivotte Studio -- which is a line of polished clothing that offers form, function and fashion for women on the go. Their goal is to help women move through the world feeling comfortable and confident.

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Evelyn talks about the twists and turns on the path to success, what she wishes she knew before she jumped into her business, what it's like to build a business partnership with your best friend (yes, it can work!) and how entrepreneurship is one of the greatest personal growth journeys you'll ever have.

On this episode you'll learn:

Key conversation you should have with your business partner before you start your business.What make a business partnership work.How to resolve conflicts between partners.The importance of regular checks.The power of being a digital first business, even in fashion.Getting clear on your message for your business.Practice saying your message and your brand proposition out loud.Remembering that, as a startup, you're going to continuously evolve.Seek feedback about your brand from your customers.Be okay with letting an idea go when it's not working.Importance of having a mentor who gives you feedback and helps build confidence.How personal development plays a role in entrepreneurship.How confidence is key to being a successful entrepreneur and how they can be nurtured.Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio!

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181: Hire My Mom CEO Lesley Pyle on Overcoming Obstacles, Building Your Network and Growing Your Business Mar 13, 2017

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It was the "Mama Bear" in Lesley Pyle that moved her into her life as an entrepreneur. After giving birth to her daughter 22 years ago, the Tomball, Texas, native felt almost immediately that she wasn't going to want to return to her full-time job in an office, which would cause her to be away from her newborn all day. And she was right. When Lesley returned to work, missing her daughter was just too much. After approaching her employer to see if a flexible schedule was possible (it wasn't), Lesley decided to take the leap and begin a business of her own.

What followed next as she freelanced and worked on building her business was plenty of Ramen noodles, having to sell one of the family's cars and a lot of cutting back. What Lesley learned she needed most was a network of women like her who wanted more options for how they work. When she couldn't find one, she created it -- and her business continued to evolve from there. Eventually, HireMyMom.com was born.

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Lesley shares with us the ups, downs and realities of starting your own business, how to tap into the needs of your niche and how to know when it's time to seek support when you're ready to grow.

On this episode, you'll learn:

Go for what you know inside you can do, even if you're not sure how.Never shy away from the "big opportunity" just because you don't think you'll get it.How to tap into the needs of your audience/clients.How to get the word out about your business.Sticking with your niche.Take time to consider your next move.How to have a unique offering for your customer.Knowing when it's time to adjust your business model.How to get through the challenges in your business.How to build your network.

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180: Now is the Time! How to Stop Stalling and Make It Happen! Mar 10, 2017

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That vision that you have -- that was given to YOU for a reason. So why are you stalling? What's stopping you from getting started? What's standing in your way?

Whatever it is -- get over it. Because NOW IS THE TIME! The world is waiting for you to execute that vision, to make it happen. As Marianne Williamson says, "your playing small does not serve the world."

NOW IS THE TIME! And on this episode, I talk about three obstacles we may face on the journey, and how to move beyond them.

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179: A Gentle Reminder (Be Aware of Your Language, Thoughts and Feelings) Mar 10, 2017

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When you face a failure, disappointment or challenge that you think is a result of some shortcoming you perceive in yourself, how do you communicate with yourself about it? Do you respond immediately withe blame, anger, shame? Do you curse that shortcoming aloud (as I mentioned I did in this episode)?

When it comes to your language, thoughts and feelings when communicating with yourself, I have a reminder for you: Be gentle.

In this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, we get into why this is so important for your well being.

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178: How to Embrace New Beginnings, Move On & Thrive Through Tough Transitions with Realtor Tricia Lee Mar 08, 2017

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Tricia Lee has always been about her business, literally. At age 11, the Phoenix native had a cleaning business, including classmates -- and her sister -- who worked for her for $5 per day.

After high school, Tricia wanted to be a flight attendant -- and did, at age 19 -- until she was fired.

What came next, after getting her B.A. in Communications from Arizona State University, was more than a decade of groundbreaking work in the beauty business, including positions at Estée Lauder and MAC Cosmetics, and eventually with the launch of her innovative business, Polish Bar -- a nail salon that took Brooklyn (and the industry) by storm.

But 10 years later, even though her business was still buzzing and beloved by the press and patrons, Tricia knew it was time to move on, again. Next stop: real estate. But the journey wasn't an easy one. In fact, Tricia calls it muddy, one of the hardest she has faced.

On this episode, Tricia talks to us about believing wholeheartedly in your dreams, tapping into that part of yourself that knows when it's time to make a move, and how success can sometimes cloud your reality.

On this episode you'll learn:

How to keep moving toward your vision despite the obstacles.Knowing when it's time to move on.Remain focused on your WHY.How to make liars out of haters.Why you have to surround yourself with people who support your kind of crazy.Moving beyond from the guilt of moving on.How to face down self doubt.How success can sometimes cloud your reality.The benefits of the hard times.Her advice for women going through a tough transition.How being "bout it" has been key to her success.The importance of doing the work when no one is watching

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177: Removing the Mask of Success and Facing the Realities of Depression with CEO Lisa Brown Alexander Mar 07, 2017

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Lisa Brown Alexander grew up in Montreal, Canada, the daughter of conservative Jamaican parents, who taught her the importance of hard work. During her childhood in Canada, Lisa says she was oriented to social causes and organizations, an influence she had no idea would play such a major role in her later work.

After graduating from Howard University and rising up through the ranks in other organizations as an HR executive -- to the point where she had the corner office with the rubber tree plant -- Lisa had to face her reality: she wasn't professionally fulfilled, no matter how "successful" she seemed. She decided to take a major leap of faith and start her business, Non Profit HR, while pregnant at the time with her third child and going through what later became a divorce.

Nearly two decades later, her Washington, D.C.-based business -- Non Profit HR -- is thriving and is considered one of the country's leading human resources firms with clients such as Amnesty International and the ASPCA. But Lisa is first to admit the journey was not easy, and in her book, Strong on the Outside, Dying on the Inside, she bravely outlines her struggles with depression along that journey and how she had to move beyond the stigma attached to it. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Lisa speaks candidly with us about those first few years of entrepreneurship, the moments you have to walk alone, how she experienced and overcame her depression and why she wants to empower other women to take off "the mask" and get the support they need.

On this episode you'll learn:

How to get through those early years of entrepreneurship.The value of focusing on your niche, especially one that is undeserved.What many non profits get wrong about staffing.How success in parts of your life can sometimes obscure depression.How to get beyond the "shoulds" that we base on our success.Dangers of keeping up appearances when you're actually depressed or in pain.How to realize when work is your drug of choice.Why you MUST get help if you are depressed.The importance difference between having a bad day or being in a funky mood and depression.Removing the stigma around depression.How depression shows up differently for each of us.How to remove the mask and be honest about what you're experiencing.Why sometimes you have to let some people go.Resources of where you get support.

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