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[64] Season 1 Recap and Farewell Episode Jan 14, 2021

In the last episode of Season 1 of The Female Founder Podcast, Rachel Sipplerley recaps her top favorite episodes of the season and shares a mini life update.
The Top 10 List
1. #41 Holy Shift with Suzy Batiz
2. #57 Viral Video with this is Virgina Kerr
3. #8 Get Ready for Retail with Michelle Petri
4. #35 Perfecting your Pitch with Kara Sewell
5. #3: Perfection is the Enemy of Profit with Rachel Kuhr
6. #33 Athlete Mindset with Peyton Mabry
7. #11: Why you need Killer Content and Viral Videos with Klearcut Media
(Also See #24 New Media you need to Make Your Business Boom: Jodi Hastings & Shelly Slater)
8. #34 Pivot Don’t Pause w/ Aly DeNardo
9. #52 Human Rights with Leah Fraizer
10. #19: The Numbers you need to know with Alex Halbardier
Honorable Mentions:
✧ #58: Branding with a Bang with Rooshy Roy
✧ #23: Motherhood in Entrepreneurship with Carolyn Philips
✧ #31: A Worthy Cause with Melissa Ice
✧ #10 The Influencer Edit with Karis Rennee and Trey Stewart
✧ #36 Lockered and Loaded with Travis Hollman
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[63] Health In Her Hue With Dr Tiffany Woodus Dec 10, 2020

Dr Tiffany Woodus was recently awarded as "Best Physician" by Dallas Weekly for 2020. She also was nominated as a "Mom Approved Doc" by her patients for DFW Child Magazine in 2016, 2017 and 2019. Today, Rachel Sipperley has her on to discuss prenatal care and disparities in healthcare for women of color.
What you will learn in this episode
✧ Eastern medicine trends that are contributing to a better birthing experience
✧ New recommendations for pregnant patients during COVID-19
✧ Statistics for black maternal healthcare and outcomes
Tangible Tips
✧ Roles in the birthing process and the team that's required for childbirth
✧ Centering: Group prenatal care and how to utilize it during your pregnancy
✧ Specific tips and tricks to help black and brown women navigate the healthcare system and what questions they should ask their provider when planning their healthcare
✧ How to do due diligence on your healthcare provider and validate their credentials
Recommended Resources
✧ https://healthinherhue.com/
✧ http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/
More about Dr Tiffany Woodus
Dr. Tiffany Woodus, a women’s health advocate, established Woodus Obstetrics & Gynecology to further her commitment to provide ALL women with the rights, respect and resources necessary to thrive in every aspect of their healthcare. Dr. Tiffany Woodus has over 10 years of experience in healthcare. She completed a Doctor of Medicine degree from The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 2006. Subsequently, she completed an internship and residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW)/Parkland Health & Hospital System in 2010. During her tenure here, Dr. Woodus was awarded with such accolades as distinguished teaching awards. She is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology. After completing training, Dr. Woodus continued at UTSW as an Assistant Professor in Obstetrics & Gynecology where she participated on various residency & policy development committees.
Dr. Woodus also was the recipient of numerous PACT awards while at UTSW. This recognition is given to individuals who have demonstrated the highest level of care and service to patients. Following her tenure at UTSW, Dr. Woodus served as an Ob Hospitalist at Baylor Scott & White Frisco Medical Center where she currently remains on staff.
Dr. Woodus is loved and respected by her patients who nominated her as a Mom Approved Doc in 2016, 2017, & 2019 in DFW Child magazine. Dr. Woodus is involved in numerous civic and social organizations in the DFW area. In her spare time, Dr. Woodus enjoys spending time with her husband of 9 years and 3 children, a 6 year old daughter and 3 year old twins.
You can learn more, connect and follow along with Dr Woodus here:
http://instagram.com/docwoodus
https://www.facebook.com/docwoodus
https://woodusobgyn.com/
For Products Featured on Today’s Show:
Use code FF20 for 20% off first order at https://aavrani.com/
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[62] Real Estate Investing: Succeeding and Profiting During the Pandemic with Noelle Randall Dec 03, 2020

Noelle Randall went from living in her parents basement after a foreclosure to making $2 MILLION annually as a real estate investment mogul and entrepreneur with multiple streams of income. Today, Rachel Sipperley interviews her to discover the tricks of the trade and how you can begin investing in real estate.
What you will learn in this episode
✧ How Noelle learned to recognize a property problem and launch a business out of helping customers avoid foreclosure on their properties
✧ How to utilize airbnb to maximize rental income and other revenue streams for real estate investing
✧ Noelle’s mantra of “learn - do - teach” and how it can help you make more money faster every step of the way
Tangible Tips
✧ What amenities and features landlords should look for to make the ideal airbnb investment property for long term and short term tenants
✧ The COVID impact on real estate investing and everything you need to know about what to do moving forward
✧ Learn how to passively invest in real estate through equity crowdfunding
Recommended Resources
✧ Nuurez.com
✧ Noellesfreetraining.com
More about Noelle Randall
Noelle Randall is all about growth! She has been a thriving entrepreneur for over 20 years and is a successful real estate entrepreneur, renowned children’s author, mentor, and speaker. Her real estate experience has been instrumental in her personal success, as well as, the success of countless professionals throughout the United States. As CEO of Noelle Randall Coaching, Noelle offers business opportunities for other entrepreneurs, allowing hundreds to create wealth and financial independence through her mentorship. She has also created the opportunity to become an owner of properties across the country and obtain passive income with her company Nuurez Inc.
Through her work in Nuurez, Noelle is taking the home-sharing economy to the next level! She is also the Executive Director of the Marley Simms Foundation, a public non-profit organization dedicated to promoting children’s literacy and whose mission is to advance the diversity of thought in children by providing access and awareness to books from diverse authors and discuss diverse topics.
Noelle is the founder and president of FDR Horizon Enterprises, a private real estate equity firm and brand manager. The company owns a diverse portfolio of real estate and has created numerous profitable and top-selling brands, including her signature product Tea More Skinny (TeaMoreSkinny.com). Noelle is the co-founder of Bella J Hair (BellaJHair.com) the premier virgin hair extension brand and international hair and wig distributor.
In addition to being a tenacious entrepreneur and businesswoman, Noelle considers herself a perpetual student, always learning and growing. Noelle proudly boasts two advanced degrees. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut in Urban Planning. She has a Master’s degree in Economic Development from Penn State and most recently earned a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from Baylor University.
Noelle is also the proud mother of seven children, to whom she credits as her inspiration for every endeavor.
You can learn more, connect and follow along with Noelle Randall here:
IG - @noellerandallcoaching
FB - @wwwinrealestate
Youtube - NoelleRandall1
https://noellerandall.com/
For Products Featured on Today’s Show:
Use code FF20 for 20% off first order at https://aavrani.com/
For questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

[61] Startups from all Sides with Courteney Real Nov 26, 2020

Courteney Reel was an entrepreneur, EIR for Tim Draper and Draper U University and helped raise a multi-million dollar venture capital fund with Portfolia, all before her 24th birthday. Recently leaving Silicon Valley to join Capital Factory Austin, Courteney is here with Rachel Sipperley to share advice on everything from launching an MVP, to building community amongst female entrepreneurs and investors.
What you will learn in this episode
✧ What key quality Courteney says makes a great investor that she also admired when working with Tim Draper
✧ The key learnings Courteny discovered from raising a Venture Capital fund she wishes all founders had a chance to learn
✧ How to build enough traction to get funding even if you don’t have a developed product yet and why investing off a napkin erra is gone.
Tangible Tips
✧ Understanding the equation: How to pitch to investors better and the biggest mistake founders make on their pitch deck
✧ The real people you need to pitch to early on when fleshing out your idea
✧ The only key questions that you need to cover on your pitch deck
✧ How to play the VC game when raising money
Recommended Resources
✧Theranos Documentary: https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/the-inventor-out-for-blood-in-silicon-valley
✧How I built this: Airbnb Founders episode: https://www.npr.org/2020/08/12/901768355/how-i-built-resilience-brian-chesky-of-airbnb
✧ Angels: https://www.amazon.com/Angel-Invest-Technology-Startups-Timeless-Investor/dp/0062560700
✧ Venture Deals: https://www.amazon.com/Angel-Invest-Technology-Startups-Timeless-Investor/dp/0062560700
For questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

[60] Mental Health with Stephanie Hollman and Trey Stewart Nov 19, 2020

Rachel and Stephanie share vulnerable conversation of their own experiences with mental health.
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[59] From Founder to VC with Grant Gurtin Nov 12, 2020

Grant Gurtin is a 4 time founder and the youngest VC in his portfolio’s history, investing in 25 unique startups to date. His focus has now shifted to full time investing and coaching other founders in his fund. Rachel Sipperley and Grant discuss changing trends for investing during COVID,
What you will learn in this episode
✧ How Covid has accelerated deals and why investing looks different in 2020 compared to 2019
✧ The number one reason startups fail and how founders can avoid this pitfall
✧ The interesting way Grant is compiling insights for founders and portfolios to improve the startup ecosystem
Tangible Tips
✧ The importance of self reflection to learn lessons and improve
✧ When to pivot, pause, and persevere through the next funding round
✧ Why founders self sabotage and how to stop it
Recommended Resources
✧ Texas Startups: Fund + Accelerator: https://www.capitalfactory.com/
More about Grant Gurtin and Beta Business
Grant Gurtin is General Partner at Gurtin Ventures, an investor in early stage startups. The fund has invested in over 20 companies including Fight Camp, Swag.com, and XOR.ai. Grant also has experience as an entrepreneur. His first company Fanium was acquired by CBSSports in 2015. After leaving CBS, Grant co-founded Trend.io, a marketplace for social media influencers to connect with brands that want to promote their products.
Beta Business provides the ultimate content for first time tech entrepreneurs. Information, interviews, and advice packed into a powerful few minutes to give you the knowledge needed to help you defy the odds. Podcast launching in 2021.
You can learn more, connect and follow along with Grant here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantgurtin
https://www.instagram.com/betabusinesspod/
https://twitter.com/grantgurtin
For questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

[58] Branding with a Bang with Rooshy Roy Nov 05, 2020

Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree Rooshy Roy is in the hot seat to tell you how she launched a skincare brand that exceeded $1M in sales to date, and is changing the way people think about beauty wellness through celebrating her Indian-American duality and identity. Rachel Sipperley and Rooshy discuss branding and rebranding, authentic beauty, and launching product to market in this insightful episode.
What you will learn in this episode
✧ How intention and mission is paramount to building your brand and the creative way Aavrani is shifting the narrative for holistic skin care
✧ Discovering your why and how to implement your mission to your brand
✧ The superpower of you intuition and how to keep the double edge sword at bay
Tangible Tips
✧ How to discover the secret sauce of your brand
✧ Ways to get national press without paying big bucks for a PR agency
✧ Clean beauty trends and inclusive skin care and Rooshy’s favorite natural go to ingredients
More about Rooshy
Rooshy Roy is the Co-Founder & CEO of AAVRANI. As a first generation Indian-American, she would often make her own skincare with her mom, who showed Rooshy how to harness the power of raw ingredients—like turmeric and sweet almond oil—to maintain beautiful skin. As an adult searching for an easier way to access those Indian rituals, Rooshy was inspired to create her own brand. AAVRANI skincare unites India’s ancient, all-natural approach with clinically-proven, modern-day elegance. Before launching the company in 2020, she worked in Finance at Goldman Sachs and Warburg Pincus. Rooshy went to Indiana University and graduated with an MBA from Wharton in 2019. She is a 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree in the Retail & E-Commerce category.
Like the dualities that exist within us, the AAVRANI brand unites two worlds: India’s ancient, handcrafted approach and clinically-proven, modern-day elegance. Real beauty starts with celebrating our whole selves, unleashing power and radiance from within. In Hindi, “rani” means “queen”, which inspired our name, AAVRANI. Our mission is to encourage us all to feel proud & confident in our skin and in ourselves—not despite our differences, but because of them.
You can learn more, connect and follow along with Rooshy here:
https://aavrani.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rooshy/
www.instagram.com/AAVRANI
www.instagram.com/rooshyroy
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[57] Viral Video with @ThisIsVirginiaKerr Oct 29, 2020

Virginia Kerr exploded with viral videos gaining nearly 750 THOUSAND followers in under a year and is recognized as a Tik Tok Top Talent, marketing coach, and creative influencer.
This week Rachel Sipperley and Virginia are getting down to details with the Content QUEEN and sharing a vulnerable conversation on failure, perseverance, and mindset for startups, small business owners, and brands alike. As always this episode is LOADED WITH valuable insight for the new wave of social media video.
What you will learn in this episode
✧ Virginia’s story of turning failure into opportunity
✧ What equipment you need to create great videos for social media
✧ How to create organic, custom content and stop copying other people
✧ How to make a video go viral
Tangible Tips
✧ Changes in Instagram and Tik Tok algorithms that you need to know to maximize your engagement and exposure
✧ Virginia’s top 3 tips for creating reels
✧ How to edit your videos and the toolsets you need in and outside of the social apps
Recommended Resources
✧ Virginia's Favorite $29 ring light https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Temperature-3200K-5600K-Smartphone-Photography/dp/B07QM76BF6
Video leap : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/videoleap-video-editor-maker/id1255135442
More about Virginia
HI! I’M VIRGINIA
I’m Virginia Kerr. I started this business because I saw a gap between online business owners with killer products and services….and a video content marketing plan to help them attract the right people to use those killer products and services.
I’m bridging that gap with templates and simple systems to help you use video to attract more clients.
Your story and personality are what set you apart from everyone else in your industry. You can’t afford to wait!
I believe in jumping right in with a content plan and helping you refine the process and on camera presence as you build your brand and learn more about your ideal client.
I’ve been in the TV and video industry for more than 20 years. Four TV newsrooms, hundreds of videos, blogs and podcasts later, I became a top leader in an award-winning network marketing company. I also created, produced and hosted a top rated TV show featuring people just like you. People who help others with their unique gifts.
As a video coach, I help people play to their strengths and their “isms” the little things that make them- them! It’s not about a script and looking perfect… it’s about being you and connecting with the person watching with the right content.
You can learn more, connect and follow along with Virginia here:
https://thisisvirginiakerr.com/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thisisvirginiakerr
For questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

[56] Back to Business Basics: Six Secrets to Set Yourself Apart in Any Industry with Jennifer Worrell Jeanneret Oct 22, 2020

Regardless if you are a business veteran or new grad on your first job - Rachel Sipperley and Jennifer Worrell Jeanneret are bringing it back to the basics and sharing secrets for success no matter what industry you are in.
What you will learn in this episode
✧ How to create rapport and establish your professionalism in any industry
✧ The importance of being an other-focused person
✧ How to active listen the right way ensure expectation alignment between all team members
Tangible Tips
✧ What to do when you can’t make a deadline to still impress your boss
✧ Ways to incentivize an intern team and create mutually beneficial internship programs
✧ How to find joy in every situation
Recommended Resources
✧ Happiness is a Serious Problem by Dennis Prager (book)
https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Is-Serious-Problem-audiobook/dp/B003JJEGNG/
✧ One Minute Manager
https://www.amazon.com/New-One-Minute-Manager-Manager-updated/dp/8172234996/
✧ Imago Theory: Getting the Love you Want (book)
https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Love-You-Want-Anniversary/dp/0805087001
More about Jennifer
Jennifer Worrell Jeanneret is a luxury design and merchandising professional with a passion for quality, beauty, and the next generation. Jennifer worked for Neiman Marcus for nearly 9 years, where she grew from Assistant Buyer for the Beauty division online to a Business Lead for the Product Information Management (PIM) system that as part of a full Oracle-suite implementation. Jennifer acquired her Master's degree from Colorado State University. Her thesis work took her to the titans of luxury in both the United States and Italy, where she studied brand management strategies during global crisis and hand-craftsmanship. Jennifer is currently and Instructor and Internship Coordinator for the Department of Design and Merchandising at Colorado State University. Her passion is to prepare the next generation of design and merchandising professionals for what the industry is really like, not what they imagine it to be. Jennifer consults with industry leaders in luxury beauty, product development, and local manufacturing. She is a winning Fashion Scholarship Fund mentor, and launched the first-ever virtual CSU fashion show in spring 2020 in the wake of COVID-19. She is recently married and loving it!
You can learn more, connect and follow along with Jennifer here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/genwhirl/
www.instagram.com/jennjeanneret
For Products Featured On Today’s Show
www.azlo.com/femalefounder
For questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

[55] Legal issues for startups with Scott Christiansen Oct 15, 2020

This week Rachel Sipperley joins Scott Christiansen in a discussion of legal issues that challenge startups and how to resolve them in a practical cost-effective way. Learn some of the biggest issues facing startups and how to resolve them before they tank your company.
What you will learn in this episode
✧ How to make sure you and your cofounder don’t wind up stuck together if things don’t work out
✧ What investors will expect when they look at your legal docs
✧ How much of the legal docs do you “really” need to read and understand
✧ How to pick a the right lawyer for your business
Tangible Tips
✧ How to form an LLC on your own without creating an issue later
✧ When to spend money with a lawyer
✧ Key issues to make sure you get right in your entity structure
Recommended Resources
✧ Venture Deals-https://www.amazon.com/Venture-Deals-Smarter-Lawyer-Capitalist/dp/1118443616
To follow and connect with Scott you can find him here:
www.instagram.com/startuplawyertx
www.crcounsel.com
Or send an email to scott@crcounsel.com or, heaven forbid, call at 214.924.9215.
More about Scott
The greatest compliment I get is when someone says “I can’t believe you are a lawyer”. I work with startup and privately held companies through the entire life cycle from formation, funding, operation and ultimately a successful exit (hopefully). I have worked in a big firm, as the general counsel for Lehman Brothers’ private equity group and in my own firm (in different iterations). In all of those roles my singular focus has been business transactions.
I have discovered a few things along the way, the most important of which is that I only work with people I like and that usually means a good sense of humor and passion for what you do. As a result, I am not a fit for everyone (my wife will be more than happy to tell you how difficult I can be).
I have been a corporate lawyer for over 20 years. During that time I have worked through the dot.com bubble and the financial crisis (actually had a really expensive front-row seat with Lehman Brothers). In between there were a lot of successes. The tough times were likely more valuable than all of the successful times in between. Lots of people can generate documents quickly and cheaply, but knowing and understanding what can (and probably will) go wrong during your business venture can only be earned through gray hair (although some of the color and loss of hair is from my three daughters, I must admit).
I have all the legal stuff you are supposed to be impressed with as well. I went to Montana State University for a Mechanical Engineering Degree (yes I can do math) then drove my pickup to Malibu California to Pepperdine University School of Law (yes you can study by the beach). When I went to law school the plan was to go back to Montana and work as a general attorney or district attorney in a small town. Five minutes into my Corporations class with Professor Kerr I was completely hooked on corporate work and my entire mindset shifted to working with entrepreneurs.
I was on the law review and national moot court team which is really only impressive to other law geeks and my parents, but was required to get a job so I nerded out. I moved to the Dallas area right after graduation in 1997 to the joy of thirty plus days of 100 degree heat and the bar exam. I stayed and have called the area home since. I worked for Winstead Sechrest & Minick which at the time was a 350 plus lawyer firm. At Winstead I learned how to be not only a lawyer, but to consider things from a business perspective (thank you for that life skill).
I took a job as general counsel for the private equity group with Lehman Brothers (because what could go wrong at a giant investment bank) in 2005. While I was there the business grew exponentially and scaled its operation across the globe. We invested institutional capital in private equity and venture capital funds so I was able to see the best and brightest investors in the world at work every day. Following the bankruptcy and the 18 hour days in total chaos I stayed for a few years before I decided to do what I really love which is working with entrepreneurs that put everything on the line for their companies. Nothing is more inspiring or humbling than working with these amazing people.
For questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

[54] UTD Entrepreneurial Student Lecture: A funding panel with Craig Lewis and Leah Frazier Oct 08, 2020

This week Rachel Sipperley joins fellow founder Criag Lewis of Gig Wage in a panel discussion on acquiring funding for startups for UTD’s entrepreneurship program moderated by Leah Frazier. Hear golden nuggets for success from two founders that have raised millions for their startups!
What you will learn in this episode
✧ How to attract investors
✧ What documentation and information you need to prepare for pitches
✧ The spiritual significance to entrepreneurship
✧ Tangible Tips
✧ How to make a pitch deck
✧ What other attachments to include with your deck
✧ How to price each series round for your raises
To follow and connect with Craig and Leah you can find them here:
Craig J. Lewis:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/craigjlewis
Twitter: www.twitter.com/CraigJamalLewis
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrfutureofwork/
Leah Frazier:
www.instagram.com/theleahfrazier
www.instagram.com/thinkthreemedia
www.thinkthreemedia.com
More about Craig and the Gigwage
Born and raised in North Texas, Craig J. Lewis is the Founder and CEO of Gig Wage, a venture capital backed technology startup, that’s raised millions to build modern payment tools for the future of work. In an industry where forward thinking is a rarity, Craig’s vision for innovation has pushed an antiquated industry to modernize by designing a service that meets the demand of on-demand workforces. “Simple. Fast. Easy.”
As a North Garland High School alum he went on to graduate in 2004 as a B.A. recipient in Communication, with a Minor in Marketing at Morehead State University. From there he would go on to become a Professional Basketball player across Europe, until returning stateside and becoming an expert in payroll technology, selling over $10 million in payroll related software for the likes of ADP and others.
Prior to building Gig Wage, in 2012, Craig became the Chief Strategy Officer of Kairos, a venture backed facial recognition/emotion detection startup that has received much success, such as being named one of the “Top 20 Startups” by The Wall Street Journal, and was selected to participate in the first ever Morgan Stanley Multicultural Innovation Lab, and reaching a 130M valuation.
Always relentless and unyielding, he transitioned his experience raising money in Silicon Valley to founding Gig Wage, in Dallas, TX. Gig Wage, a tech industry leader, is designed to meet the demands of the future workforce and well positioned to scale. In 2018, Steve Case (Founder of AOL) and his Revolution ROTR Venture Fund, invested in Gig Wage to help power the future of work.
As a black tech entrepreneur with significant business and growth results throughout his career, he understands the importance of work ethic, teamwork, and the sacrifices required to accomplish the impossible. Embodying the motto, “go for it”, has been the creed which has propelled him. Notable accomplishments: authoring “The Sport of the Sales”, contributor to Forbes, The American Payroll Association, PayTech Magazine and Thomson Reuters, sitting on the boards of Visit Dallas, the Friends of Fair Park, Marketplace Risk, and is a Founding Member of Forbes’ Dallas Business Council.
As an evangelist of technology and its capacity for wealth creation and therefore its ability to improve lives, Craig’s ultimate mission is to help millions of businesses and everyday people in the gig-economy by providing innovative software, unique business models, and a path to financial success. Craig is unabashedly committed to building this legacy for his family, wife, and his 4 beautiful children, while elevating the community around him through mentorship and growth.
For questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

[53] PR Yourself With Leah Fraizer Oct 01, 2020

Leah is back in the hot seat for part 2 of the 1 year anniversary episode. Rachel Sipperley rants about the Cuties movie and child abuse issues in our country, Leah shares about how to get more PR for your brand and her new course for business owners.
What you will learn in this episode
The reason PR is an area you should spend funds on
Ways to generate more PR for your business
How one entrepreneur landed a placement in Cosmopolitan Magazine after taking Leah’s course
Recommended Resources
PRSA : https://www.prsa.org/
https://www.newfriendsnewlife.org/
Connect with Leah here:
www.instagram.com/theleahfrazier
www.instagram.com/thinkthreemedia
www.thinkthreemedia.com
More about Leah and Think Three Media
Leah Frazier is a 2-Time Emmy Award-Winning entrepreneur and was recognized as one of Dallas' most successful women for 2015. She is a multi-licensed attorney turned marketing and communications guru, who unapologetically left the practice of law to pursue her entrepreneurial ventures. In 2020, Leah was recognized byDallas Innovates As one of the Future 50 Leaders in Dallas-Fort Worth for tech,innovation and disruption and recently won the 2020 “Inno on Fire” award fromAmerican Inno’sNorth Texas Innomedia outlet, for her service to the startup, small business and entrepreneurial community.
Leah has built a multi-faceted empire as an award-winning journalist, publicist, media personality, celebrity stylist, digital marketing expert, and in-demand consultant to notable brands. She has been honored as one of the best wardrobe stylists in Dallas, and recently led the styling initiatives for the Emmy and 5-TimeAddy Award-Winning #IAMUP campaign for the ABC TV affiliate, WFAA Channel 8.Leah is the CEO and proud owner of Think Three Media–a creative marketing and communications agency focused in the areas of content marketing, social media marketing, communications (specifically in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Landscape) and public relations services for brands spanning the industries of fashion, beauty, public speaking, the performing arts, food, lifestyle, and more.Her work has been featured and mentioned on Forbes, Vogue.com, NBC, CW, CBSLocal, Chase TV, Fox TV, Good Morning Texas, Haute Living Magazine, D Magazine,CEO Blog Nation, and many other outlets as an expert in fashion, PR and entrepreneurship.
Leah has cultivated top-tier partnerships with Toyota, the DallasMavericks, Belk, Cantu Beauty, Marshall's, Via Spiga, Vogue, Brahmin, NeimanMarcus, Warner Bros., Shoedazzle, Yosi Samra Shoes, and more.Leah co-authored her first book in 2018,The Success Factor, which reached #1 as a Best Seller for Women and Business reads, and was also awarded an African-American Literary Award. She recently released her second co-authored title,Promise: A Global Women’s Devotionalwhich recently became a bestseller as well.She is currently working on her third book to be released at the latter part of 2020.
For questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

[52] Human Rights with Leah Frazier: The Anniversary Episode, Part 1 Sep 24, 2020

Episode Notes:
On the one year anniversary episode of the female founder podcast Rachel Sipperley brings her friend and colleague Leah Fraizer, 2-time emmy award winning entrepreneur who was recognized as Dallas’ most successful women in 2015. The ladies share a vulnerable conversation about the BLM movement and what white people need to know.
What you will learn in this episode
Ways that we can help fight and combat systemic racism in our culture
How HR departments an create a culture of inclusion and diversity
The resources you need to have an open conversation with your friends and family
Recommended Resources
White Fragility:
https://www.amazon.com/White-Fragility-People-About-Racism/dp/0807047414/
Why are all the black kids sitting together in the cafeteria:
https://www.amazon.com/Black-Kids-Sitting-Together-Cafeteria/dp/0465091296
How to argue with a racist:
https://www.amazon.com/How-Argue-Racist-Science-Your/dp/1615196714
The Hate You Give (movie and book)
https://www.amazon.com/Hate-U-Give-Angie-Thomas/dp/0062498533/
About Leah and the Think Three Media
Leah Frazier is a 2-Time Emmy Award-Winning entrepreneur and was recognized as one of Dallas' most successful women for 2015. She is a multi-licensed attorney turned marketing and communications guru, who unapologetically left the practice of law to pursue her entrepreneurial ventures. In 2020, Leah was recognized byDallas Innovates As one of the Future 50 Leaders in Dallas-Fort Worth for tech,innovation and disruption and recently won the 2020 “Inno on Fire” award fromAmerican Inno’sNorth Texas Innomedia outlet, for her service to the startup, small business and entrepreneurial community.Leah has built a multi-faceted empire as an award-winning journalist, publicist,media personality, celebrity stylist, digital marketing expert, and in-demand consultant to notable brands. She has been honored as one of the best wardrobe stylists in Dallas, and recently led the styling initiatives for the Emmy and 5-TimeAddy Award-Winning #IAMUP campaign for the ABC TV affiliate, WFAA Channel 8.Leah is the CEO and proud owner of Think Three Media–a creative marketing and communications agency focused in the areas of content marketing, social media marketing, communications (specifically in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Landscape) and public relations services for brands spanning the industries of fashion, beauty, public speaking, the performing arts, food, lifestyle, and more.Her work has been featured and mentioned on Forbes, Vogue.com, NBC, CW, CBSLocal, Chase TV, Fox TV, Good Morning Texas, Haute Living Magazine, D Magazine,CEO Blog Nation, and many other outlets as an expert in fashion, PR and entrepreneurship. Leah has cultivated top-tier partnerships with Toyota, the DallasMavericks, Belk, Cantu Beauty, Marshall's, Via Spiga, Vogue, Brahmin, NeimanMarcus, Warner Bros., Shoedazzle, Yosi Samra Shoes, and more.Leah co-authored her first book in 2018,The Success Factor, which reached #1 as aBest Seller for Women and Business reads, and was also awarded an African-American Literary Award. She recently released her second co-authored title,Promise: A Global Women’s Devotionalwhich recently became a best seller as well.She is currently working on her third book to be released at the latter part of 2020.
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[51] Fundraising the Easy Way with Jimmy Ku Sep 17, 2020

Jimmy Ku is a San Francisco based VC that has helped hundreds of startups and raised over $330MM in capital for startups. This week he shares with Rachel Sipperley insider secrets for raising VC money and gives founders an approach to tackling their first raise the easy way.
What you will learn in this episode
The importance of preparing for your pitch before prospecting
How to select the correct investors to pitch to and how to get in front of them
How to determine how much money to raise for each round
Tangible Tips
Have a founder friend you can talk to and rely on for when Sh*t hits the fan
The two secrets for success Jimmy shares to getting your first investor to sign on and getting traction with you raise
Calculation for valuation: how much is your company worth and how to figure it out
Recommended Resources
Pitch Book: https://pitchbook.com/
NFX Signal: https://signal.nfx.com/login
Crunch Base: https://www.crunchbase.com/
Tech Crunch: https://techcrunch.com/
Angel List: https://angel.co/
Sales Navigator on Linked In: https://blog.hubspot.com/sales/hidden-sales-navigator-features
Fundraising the easy way guide: https://docsend.com/view/jdspspucbcxyibxb
About Jimmy and the Brand
Jimmy is currently the COO of MixerBox, a mobile entertainment startup with over 313 million downloads across its suite of applications and he is focused on continuing its growth trajectory. He is also a Venture Scout for Grishin Robotics and 10X Capital. Over the last few years, Jimmy has helped thousands of startups with their growth strategies and fundraising as an Advisor, Angel Investor, and GM of Fundraise Concierge at Atrium. He has helped founders raise over $330 million over the last 3 years.
You can learn more, connect and follow along with Jimmy here:
LinkedIn
AngelList
Crunchbase
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[50] Letters to Vid with Devika Chand Sep 10, 2020

This week Rachel Sipperley chats with one of her closest advisers and angel investors, Devika Chand Dandona. The ladies catch up on how the pandemic is impacting startups, angel investing, and the letter with 12 words on wisdom Devika wrote to her 12 year old daughter that’s relevant for startup founders.
What you will learn in this episode
Devika’s words of wisdom for her 13 year old daughter that were so timely for Rachel as well amidst the pandemic
What Devika looks for when selecting founders and brands to back and work with
Why communicating your needs is important and how to recognize the glamizoration of putting others first and stop it.
Tangible Tips
Push yourself to be constantly uncomfortable so you can find growth
How to redirect the stillness of the pandemic for self discovery
Starting with self work and focusing inward for the betterment of the community as a whole
About Devika and the Devi Collective
Dallasite Devika Chand-Dandona has made it her mission to help others by serving her community. Devika and her husband found success when they launched their investment company, Sanya holdings. At the time, the focus of the investments was multifamily properties throughout the United States. Since then, Sanya Holdings has expanded its focus to include start ups.
Using today’s advantages of social media and her background in design, Devika started Devi Collective where people can purchase the latest trends in fashion and beauty with a portion of every purchase going to different non profit organizations.
Treating others with respect and serving with a positive mind make Devika the kind of woman others want to follow. By living and breathing her mission, Devika inspires others to use their time, influence and energy to give back and serve others.
You can learn more, connect and follow along with Devika here:
www.devicollective.com
www.instagram.com/itsdevikac
www.instagram.com/devi.collective
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[49] Pitching in a Pandemic with Lauren Chitwood and Lexie Larsen Sep 03, 2020

How did they raise 2 million in the middle of Covid?!? The women behind Spiritless never imagined their launch would coincide with a recession and global pandemic but that did not stop them from conducting over 100 virtual pitch meetings and nearly closing their seed round. Discover with Rachel Sipperley the art of virtual fundraising and what it’s like to pursue and pitch potential investors—entirely online
What you will learn in this episode
Maximizing opportunities on zoom calls
How to set up your deck and numbers when your product has no real competitor
Distribution trends on the rise in a post pandemic culture
Tangible Tips
How to select co-founders and build your team the right way
How to determine your cap on first raise
How to make a meaningful product pitch when you can’t meet in person
More about Lauren, Lexie, and the Spiritless brand
Slated to launch in Fall 2020, Spiritless Kentucky 74 is a distilled non-alcoholic spirit crafted for your favorite bourbon cocktails created in Louisville, KY by co-founders Lauren Chitwood, Abbey Ferguson, and Lexie Larsen. After noticing a gap in the beverage market for cocktail lovers who want to enjoy a night out (or in) with less alcohol, the trio came up with the concept for Spiritless — designed to be used as a delicious option to go booze-free or to lower the ABV in mixed drinks. Kentucky 74’s advanced, innovative formulation process starts by blending their own high-proof, intensely flavored, rapidly aged spirit before undergoing distillation in a unique method which removes all but .5% or below of the alcohol (the same ABV as kombucha). The result is a non-alcoholic spirit, amber in color and underpinned by notes of caramel, vanilla, and oak. With Kentucky 74, consumers can enjoy their favorite cocktail completely Spiritless, or with a lower ABV by going halfsies with bourbon. While the team is launching Kentucky 74 as their first product, they are passionate about scaling their business to provide a comprehensive line of high-quality Spiritless solutions to the beverage world. The Spiritless team can envision the day that any consumer can walk into any bar, choose a cocktail, and #orderitspiritless.
About Lauren Chitwood, CEO
Lauren Chitwood is an entrepreneur and award-winning brand evangelist. Not content to rest on her laurels — or to rest, period — her combination of head-in-the-clouds creativity and boots-on-the-ground guts have earned Lauren a reputation for being nimble, innovative and, above all else, a problem-solver.
About Lexie Lancaster Larsen, COO
Lexie Lancaster Larsen is a Fifth-generation entrepreneur whose roots run deep within both manufacturing and production and bourbon. Passionate about building businesses from the ground up, Spiritless is the third female-founded company Lexie has had the opportunity to grow.
You can learn more, connect and follow along with Spiritless here:
www.spiritless.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/drinkspiritless
Facebook: www.facebook.com/drinkspiritless
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[48] The Digital Download with Jeff Francis Aug 27, 2020

So you have an idea for an app…. Now what? How do you take your idea and turn it into a digital product? Learn from Jeff Francis, founder of Eno8, with Rachel Sipperley on how to increase your odds for success when launching a digital product
What you will learn in this episode
How to pick the proper tech stack for your needs
The most common cause of project failure and how to prevent it
Tangible Tips
Why you should think of launching an MLP not a MVP
When to recognize and avoid the V1 Monster
What is expected of a product owner role and how to use them to leverage your product vision
Clarifying what your true north and success is, in product and business
Resources
https://svsg.co/how-to-choose-your-tech-stack/
Google Design Sprints (https://www.gv.com/sprint/)
Unique Ability Concept from Dan Sullivan: strategiccoach.com
About Jeff and Eno8
Jeff Francis is a long-time entrepreneur and co-founder of Dallas-based digital product studio ENO8. Jeff and his business partner, Rishi Khanna, created ENO8 to empower companies of all sizes to design and develop innovative, impactful digital products. With over 18 years working with new startup companies, Jeff has a passion for creating and growing new businesses from the ground up. Jeff has developed a unique ability to assist companies with aligning technology product initiatives with real business outcomes.
You can learn more, connect and follow along with Jeff and Eno8 here:
https://www.ENO8.com
www.LinkedIn.com/in/francisjeff
www.LinkedIn.com/company/eno8
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[47] Aesthetic Activism with Anju Rupal Aug 20, 2020

Anju Rupal is an british born indian and serial entrepreneur, who has impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of women and girls in india and world wide through her efforts to combat gender inequality. After contributing as a founding member of the Forest team, Anju launched her skincare line, Abhati, which has helped over 320 thousand girls go to school. Listen with Rachel Sipperley about her journey working through gender inequality to entrepreneurship and how she has coined “aesthetic activism” through her brand.
What you will learn in this episode:
How gender inequality - supporting women / helping women in domestic violence/ running shelter
Why building a project is not always just about money
What aesthetic activism is and how Abhati lives it
Tangible Tips:
You can make change with every dollar you spend, so spend it wisely
Anju’s formula for success: PURPOSE -- Don't just create a great product, drive a meaningful movement. PASSION -- Keep your energy and commitment fully charged at all times by pursuing something you believe in. TEAM -- Build powerful teams that can execute your vision.
Resources:
https://www.weforest.org/page/why-and-how
https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Money-Transforming-Your-Relationship/dp/0393353974
More About Anju
Anju Rupal is a serial, now social entrepreneur who believes that the purpose of business extends well beyond profits alone. A British-born Indian who lives in a little village with her family in Switzerland. She launched SwissMediKids, the first privatised walk-in clinic for children in Zurich. Anju was one of the founding members of the WeForest team, she used this learning curve to later launch Abhati Suisse. Anju’s background as a sociologist and ethnologist were truly brought into play when she visited India and witnessed the devastating lack of sanitation and education. She mobilised some of the most renowned industry experts from beauty and design to work pro-Bono and contribute their skill sets to develop an all-natural skincare range, raising funds to ultimately make an impact in the lives of hundreds of girls in India. The fruit of her labour, Abhati Suisse, was successfully crowdfunded on Indiegogo, where it officially became a company. It has since been graced with the first-ever B Corp certification in Switzerland and coined by the media as ‘aesthetic activism’.
You Can Follow and Connect with Anju:
www.abhatisuisse.com.
www.instagram.com/abhatisuisse
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[46] Office Hours: Live with Brittany Alexander Jul 09, 2020

This week Rachel Sipperley hosts live office hours with Brittany Alexander, founder of BreezeBoxx, a local ready made meals startup. The ladies discuss making first hires, growing the business on budget, and what getting investors on board looks like for early stage startups.
What you will learn in this episode:
Rachel’s tips for founders looking for angel investors
The #1 way to ensure success in your business is to understand WHY your CUSTOMERS chose you, and how that ties in to their personal goals/plans in everyday life.
Most everything boils down to 3 things: finances, opportunity cost, and personal mission.
Tangible Tips:
Think about the end first when thinking about bringing on investors: What does success look like to you and how does that change your investment strategy?
The importance of focusing on true north when launching a startup and pitching to investors
Resources:
Best Resource Guide for Pitch Decks: https://articles.bplans.com/what-to-include-in-your-pitch-deck/
More About Brittany
Brittany worked in staffing for 10 years where she learned the key to business is knowing THE CUSTOMER IS KING and understanding their core motivation. This breeding ground for entrepreneurs gave her the soft skills and business insights to launch her first startup, Breezeboxx, which provides ready made meals for the whole family. Brittany is fascinated by studying people's motivations and crafting and tailoring her pitch and product around the number one driver of successes - the other. While she didn’t have a background in the food industry, her passion for cooking coupled with her hustle heart and figure out mentality provided an avenue for this startup. BreezeBoxx is on a mission to reduce food insecurity through education and community impact for those that suffer across the USA.
You Can Follow and Connect with Brittany here:
www.instagram.com/brittanymalexander
www.instagram.com/breezeboxx_
www.breezeboxx.com
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[45] Do Less to Make More With Crista Grasso Jun 18, 2020

What you will learn in this episode
The difference between vision and goals and the importance of distinguishing both
How to concour decision making fatigue and overwhelm
Building a roadmap and the reason you need a visual aid to accomplish your goals
Tangile Tips
How to prioritize your tasks correctly to avoid mental clutter
S.M.A.R.T Goals -what they are and how to use them in business and life
Utilizing focus blocks to work smarter and not harder
Recommended Resources
See Crista’s resource guide for topics discussed today
https://www.leanoutmethod.com/resources
Example of S.M.A.R.T goals
Tools for creating kanban Boards and organizing your plans
Mondays.com
Trello.com
Asana
The Big Leap
https://www.amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level/dp/0061735361
More Crista
Crista Grasso is a lean business consultant who helps growing businesses achieve more by doing less through a combination of strategic planning and lean business practices. She helps business owners eliminate noise, distractions, and competing priorities by identifying the most important things they should focus on right now that will drive maximum value for their customers and maximum profits for their business. Crista created the Lean Out Method and the 90-day Lean Out Planner to help business
owners move out of overwork and overwhelm and into leveling up without doing more work.
You can learn more about Crista and connect with her here;
www.instagram.com/theleanoutmethod
www.facebook.com/theleanoutmethod
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[44] Simple, Not Easy with Maria Rincon Jun 11, 2020

Maria built a business from absolutely nothing, essentially being homeless and escaping a dire situation with her 1 year old twins in 2014 to being a top producer in the #1 Brokerage in DFW. Today, Rachel Sipperley is with her as she shares her journey of trials and triumph and gives potential buyers, sellers, and real estate agents tips for navigating the housing market in a pandemic.
What you will learn in this episode
Why Mindset Matters
E to P in Real Estate: Entrepreneurial to Purposeful
How to get your house ready to sell in the middle of the pandemic and where to invest money
Tangible Tips
How to net a million dollars as a real estate agent
Setting boundaries and expectations
Fear or Faith: Choose One
Getting buy in from your family and support system to help them understand why you do what you do
Recommended Resources
Infinite Game
https://www.amazon.com/Infinite-Game-Simon-Sinek/dp/073521350X
MREA: The Millionaire Real Estate Agent
https://www.amazon.com/Millionaire-Real-Estate-Agent-About/dp/0071444041
The Right It
https://www.amazon.com/Right-Many-Ideas-Yours-Succeed/dp/0062884654
A New Earth Eckhart Tolle
https://www.amazon.com/New-Earth-Awakening-Purpose-Selection/dp/0452289963
Podcast with Ekart Toley and Oprah
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oprah-and-eckhart-tolle-a-new-earth/id1458654443
More About Maria
Maria Rincon is a partner and advisor to her clients in the Dallas Ft. Worth area. As a Dallas native with a background in sales, she understands the intricacies of the market and is a top notch negotiator, getting her clients the best deal possible on the purchase of their homes. Using the latest technology to market her sellers' homes to the masses, Maria's team of professionals will stage, photograph and advertise your home to drive maximum traffic and ensure top dollar for your listing. With Maria, every listing is given luxury service, no matter the price point. Having grown up in the Dallas area, there is no one better to trust with your relocation than Maria. She prides herself on being a wealth of information for her clients and takes the time to complete a detailed needs assessment with each buyer in order to make the home search efficient, painless, and enjoyable. Her business model is based on relationships and she provides an experience that long outlasts the transaction. With Maria Rincon you can always expect constant and clear communication and a resource of information for life.
Maria's most important job is being a mom to her twin 7 year old boys, Lukah and Liam. As a single mom, Maria is focused on building a Life By Design and showing her boys that our potential is limitless when we are passionate about what we do and when our goal is to help others accomplish their dreams. Maria is very focused on strengthening her leadership ability. Since the pandemic started she has taken the role of running a Virtual Training calendar for 13 Market Centers within Keller Williams (4100+ agents) under GO Management as well as leading a daily Mindset Call for those market centers in which she is focused on energizing, educating and enlightening our collective mindset.
She has seen personally the abundance of this industry and how it can completely change lives, and her mission is to help others transform their lives and accomplish their dreams through the means of real estate.
Maria built a business from absolutely nothing, essentially being homeless and escaping a dire situation with her 1 year old twins in 2014 to being a top producer in the #1 Brokerage in DFW. She has seen personally the abundance of this industry and how it can completely change lives, and her mission is to help others transform their lives and accomplish their dreams through the means of real estate.
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[43] Muted Jun 04, 2020

This week Rachel Sipperley is joining the campaign for white social media content creators to mute and pass the mix to POC creators whose voices deserve to be amplified.
Alternatively you can listen and support: Perfect Pair; https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/SPM9007372158?selected=SPM6022957973
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[42] Founders Over 50 with Donna Letier May 28, 2020

Donna Letier is the founder of Gardenuity and has raised over $9 million for her startups. She is in the hot seat with Rachel Sipperley this week.
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[41] Holy ShiFt! with Suzy Batiz May 21, 2020

In this episode Suzy Batiz, CEO of Poo~Pourri is in the hot-seat with Rachel Sipperley.
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Wondery Presents: The Daily Smile May 18, 2020

Everyone needs a reminder about just how good people can be. On Wondery’s new series The Daily Smile, host Nikki Boyer brings you stories that will make you feel good each weekday morning. With interviews, inspiring clips, and chats with special guests and passionate friends, The Daily Smile takes you on a journey into goodness, gives you all the feels, and will leave you with a smile on your face. Listen to the full episode: wondery.fm/dailysmileff
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[40] Shelley Luther: Lawless Villain or Modern Day Martyr - You decide. with Andrea Seffens and Austin Pennington May 14, 2020

Shelley Luther made national headlines after being jailed for opening her hair salon against a Dallas judge’s order to shelter in place during COVID-19. Rachel Sipperley brings back Andrea Seffens and Austin Pennington of the #lawyered podcast to discuss the legal ramifications and what business owners should take away from this case
About the Case:
https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article242594286.html
https://abcnews.go.com/US/salon-owner-defends-decision-reopen-create-sterile-environment/story?id=70614979
More About Austin & Andrea
#Lawyered is a podcast hosted by Andrea Seffens and Austin Pennington focused on what's trending in law & business in Dallas. The duo's mission is to provide commentary and insight on all things law and business in the news and in Dallas so their listeners can understand how the law affects their everyday lives.
Andrea is a litigator with a wide variety of experience, both here and internationally with an knack for handling high stakes cases. Austin runs his own firm and possesses a unique perspective on where law and business intersect.
You can learn more about Andrea and Austin and connect with them here:
www.instagram.com/the_dallas_lawyer
www.instagram.com/hash_tag_lawyered
www.instagram.com/aseffens
https://pfdallas.com
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[39] The Enneagram with Brooke Burnett May 07, 2020

Brooke Burneet aka @onesmallblonde is back with Rachel Sipperley to a honor of mental health awareness month to discuss social distancing, the famous savant twins, and diving deep into the enneagram and all the hype.
What you will learn in this episode
The importance of mental health and how awareness on the topic is changing
What the enneagram is all about and why learning your type can help you in business and life
An overview of the 9 enneagram types and correct way to test
Resources
Take the Enneagram Test: https://tests.enneagraminstitute.com/
Enneagram Types: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-descriptions
The Savant Twins Documentary (also I was totally wrong this is not new and came out in 2008) https://www.amazon.com/Rainman-Twins-Dave-Wagner/dp/B07Y8SC5FH
The Road Back to You: https://www.amazon.com/Road-Back-You-Enneagram-Self-Discovery/dp/0830846190
More About the Today's Guest
Brooke Burnett is Owner & Digital Creative Consultant at Muse Media, a content creation agency where she helps brands with strategy development, creative content execution, and monthly consulting services. She is also a Dallas influencer focused on fashion, lifestyle, entrepreneurship, and fitness. Through her blog, One Small Blonde, she created the Blogger Boss Workshop and Planner along with launching her own online fitness program and activewear clothing line.
Brooke holds a BA in Business from Southern Methodist University, and is celebrating her 10 year entrepreneur anniversary in April. She's passionate about helping others develop and share their "story" through starting their own blog or business. Brooke is also an open book about her dating life as a single woman in her 30s which her followers have been strongly drawn to, and appreciate her realness. She loves cooking, her two pups, trying out all the new Dallas restaurants, and teaching other "foodies" how to live a balanced lifestyle.
You can learn more about Brooke and connect with her here
@onesmallblonde
https://www.onesmallblonde.com/
https://www.musemediaagency.com/
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[38] Trial By Fire with Austin Pennington and Andrea Seffens May 01, 2020

The #lawyered podcast premiers this week with The Female Founder in the hot seat! Rachel Sipperley shares stories from her early childhood through her present entrepreneurial journey. Stay tuned for part 2 next week for Rachel’s interview with Austin and Andrea
What you will learn in this episode:
How Rachel’s childhood shaped her entrepreneurial path and the famous original branding concept she literally sold on the street
How Rent My Wardrobe started, has evolved, and is now pivoting amidst COVID-19
The hard lessons Rachel learned in her early years as a startup founder as it relates to contracts, lawyers and the legal system
Tangible Tips:
Rachel’s advice for first time, non-technical founders that want to build an app
Rachel’s advice on partnerships, contracts, and where to spend money on legal early on
The different types of attorneys that you need to hire
Resources :
Get smarter about what makes most sense to you (a super smart blog): https://medium.com/
Discover innovative innovative companies and the people behind them (know what is going on with funds) https://www.crunchbase.com/
Dallas startup focused attorney: Scott Christiansen https://www.upcounsel.com/attorney/profile/54dcfec01f52c78b54828203
More About Austin & Andrea
Andrea is a litigator with a wide variety of experience, both here and internationally with a knack for handling high stakes cases. Austin runs his own firm and possesses a unique perspective on where law and business intersect.
You can learn more about Andrea and Austin’s new podcast here:
www.instagram.com/hash_tag_lawyered
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[37] Queen of Beautify with D'Andra Simmons Apr 23, 2020

D’Andra Simmons is known for her role on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Dallas but what you may not know is she is also a total badass business woman! Hear the story rarely told about how D’Andra inherited, revamped, and relaunched one business and turned around to launch another. Now in the midst of COVID-19, D’Andra shares with Rachel Sipperley strategies and insights for coping with the crises and discusses how her small business is navigating and pivoting for the new normal.
What you will learn in this episode
How products and packaging are changing in the wake of COVID-19
Strategies for small business owners on crafting their COVID plan
Ways to engage your customers and stay relevant during lockdown
Update and pivot strategy for Ultimate Living, Hard Night Good Morning, and Rent My Wardrobe
Tangible Tips
How to get great content and photos for social media
Allocating advertising spend for now and later
Working with influencers and the pay it forward approach
D’Andra’s secret sauce for flawless healthy skin
Resources
Canva (marketing tool for content)
www.canva.com
Green Miracle
https://shopultliving.com/products/green-miracle-powder
More About D’Andra Simmons
With over 20 years of hands-on experience in the beauty industry, D’Andra believes that feeling beautiful, sexy and confident in one’s appearance is achievable at any age and for all genders. To this day D’Andra remains the sole product developer for her skincare line and is always on the cutting edge of research and effective plant-based ingredients for healthy and glowing skin.
D’Andra is an avid philanthropist who supports many charitable organizations. Her husband, Jeremy Lock, is a USAF MSgt. Retired, and they work together to assist veterans’ achieve better quality of life after serving our country. She serves as a Global Ambassador for Mercury One and The Nazarene Fund, which has taken her to Iraq and Lebanon to visit with victims freed from ISIS captivity and other persecuted minorities. Her contributions include raising money for UNICEF (where she sits on the Great Plains Regional Board), the Salvation Army, and the Friends of Simmons Cancer Center.
In 2011, D’Andra became one of the youngest women to receive the Distinguished Woman award by Northwood University in Michigan for her business achievements, community and humanitarian work. She supports causes that work to combat human trafficking, domestic violence, at-risk children, veterans and suicide prevention. A few times per year, Hard Night Good Morning will donate a portion of sales to organizations that align with the brand’s and D’Andra’s values.
Read More of her story here: https://www.hardnightgoodmorning.com/meet-the-maker
You can learn more about D’Andra, her products, and connect with her here:
www.hardnightgoodmorning.com
www.ultimateliving.com
IG/ Twitter:
www.instagram.com/dandrasimons
www.twitter.com/dandrasimons
Facebook: D’Andra Simons
@ultimatelivingd
@hardnightgoodmorning
@idontgivearippodcast - new episodes every Wednesday at 10am
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[36] Lockered and Loaded with Travis Hollman Apr 16, 2020

Travis Hollman was recently recognized in Forbes Magazine and several notable media outlets for his response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This week he’s in the hot seat with Rachel Sipperley to share advice for small business owners and startups on preparing and positioning for what's to come.
What you will learn in this episode:
What Travis did early on in his career to failsafe his company long term
How Hollman Inc is navigating COVID-19 pandemic and a message for all small business owners
Travis’ advice to startup founders on creating company culture
More About Travis
Travis Hollman has been a serial “funpreneur,” businessman, innovator, and philanthropist for more than 20 years. Currently, Travis serves as President and CEO of Hollman Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of sports, fitness, and office lockers. Hollman’s leading-edge locker and workspace solutions can be found in the locker rooms of the Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints, the Dallas Mavericks, The New York Times, and the J.P. Morgan Chase Park Avenue offices.
Long before taking over the family business in 2011, Travis’s products and projects earned recognition on national television and in publications such as Good Morning America, The Today Show, ABC News, USA Today, and Fortune magazine. His success and experience extend into traditional retail environments and channels, with partnerships at Amazon, Walmart, Target, Toys “R” Us, 7-Eleven, and more. Travis takes fun seriously, bringing big ideas and innovation to market.
Travis’s startup ventures include the award-winning Marshmallow Fun Company, the creator of marshmallow guns for all ages, and Vacation in a Bottle (VIB), the first relaxation drink in the United States that you could find in the hands of A-list celebrities as well as mom’s pantry. In addition, Travis has had a successful track record in Hollywood as co-executive producer of MTV’s popular show, Bully Beatdown, a Mark Burnett Production. He also produced the movie Rain, starring legendary actress Faye Dunaway.
Following his entrepreneurial ventures, Travis took the helm of the family business. Founded in 1976 by Travis’ father Joe Hollman, Hollman Inc. has always been viewed as an industry pioneer, a tradition that Travis intends to continue. Hollman’s innovative solutions can be found in notable organizations in the athletic, fitness, and corporate workspace arena, from the celebrated Chicago Cubs to trendsetting fitness clubs such as SoulCycle and the corporate offices of Goldman Sachs and Apple. Hollman is also the preferred partner of top private clubs and resorts, including 27 of the 36 major U.S. PGA courses.
In his time as president and CEO, Travis has grown the company to eight times its original size and introduced several new product lines, earning the coveted Locker Firm of the Year in 2016 and 2017. He attributes his success to the team he has surrounded himself with, as well as a continual drive to improve. While many of his early business ventures were successful, Travis has found that building foundations and focusing on continual success–rather than big flashes of success–is more fulfilling.
Throughout the years, Travis has been heavily involved with local charities, sitting on the Board of Directors for The Family Place, an organization that works to support victims of domestic violence. He and his wife, Stephanie Hollman, have been actively involved in Big Brothers Big Sisters for almost ten years and were honored with the Big Brothers Big Sisters Persons of the Year Award in 2017.
Travis has always put purpose over profit, showing the world that you can have fun in business and be a source of greater good for the local community.
You Can Follow and Connect with Travis:
www.hollman.com
www.instagram.com/travishollman
www.instagram.com/hollmanlockers
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[35] Perfecting your Pitch with Kara Sewell Apr 09, 2020

Kara Sewell has interviewed everyone from former presidents to Jimmy Kimmel and anchors an Emmy award winning morning newscast on ABC. Today Kara shares tips with Rachel Sipperley for spotting fake news, discussing the global shift in journalism, and gives insights for entrepreneurs and business owners on utilizing local press and media in your branding efforts.
What you will learn in this episode:
How Kara won a contest with Jenny Criag to get a nation campaign spread
Kara’s super power to get guests to spill the tea during interviews
Why being accurate is more important than being first in modern day journalism
Kara’s secret sauce for getting more stories covered by more news outlets
Tangible Tips:
Using critical thinking to sift through real and “fake news” and Kara’s quick tips to spot inaccuracies and verify news information you are reading is real
Why generic emails to news rooms make her cringe and what you should do instead to partner with PR for your pitch
Importance of respecting people “behind the camera”
Resources:
Poynter Institute - how to spot fake news
https://www.poynter.org/
CDC or world health organization, dallas county judge/ city of Dallas Mayor
More About Kara
Kara Sewell anchors an Emmy-winning morning newscast and was recognized by the Texas Associated Press for her excellence in reporting. She’s field-anchored numerous history-making events including the 2016 Republican & Democratic National Conventions and interviewed everyone from presidents to JImmy Kimmel. Kara hosts a segment called UP With HER on Dallas WFAA that highlights women in leadership roles in the community doing incredible things. In 2017 she won Jenny Craig’s nationwide weight loss essay contest by sharing my journey of gaining and losing weight in front of the camera.
You Can Follow and Connect with Kara:
https://watchkara.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/KaraSewellTV
Twitter: www.twitter.com/KaraSewellTV
Facebook: www.facebook.com/KaraSewell
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/KaraSewell
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Wondery Presents Even The Rich Apr 03, 2020

It’s easy to think celebrities live in a fairytale world: fame, fortune and access to all the best life has to offer. But what happens when we take a closer look? When we look past the titles, the stardom and the riches we’re suddenly left with stories that aren’t all that different from our own. From falling in love to impressing the in-laws to navigating married life, it seems that royal titles don’t make things any less complicated. Wondery’s new series Even the Rich pulls gives you a hilarious behind-the-scenes look at the stories of some of the greatest family dynasties in history. From the Murdochs to the Royals, and the Kardashians to the Kennedys, Even the Rich is part history, part comedy, part gossip, and all fascinating.
Listen today: wondery.fm/FemaleFounder_ETR
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[34] Pivot Don’t Pause with Aly DeNardo Apr 02, 2020

Aly DeNardo was Atrium’s employee #1 and chief of staff to Justin Kan before becoming a Venture Capitalist herself. She joins Rachel Sipperley today from San Francisco to share insight for businesses and startups on navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and along with how she built a team from 0-100 in a year, and her best advice for getting funded in the current startup environment.
What you will learn in this episode:
How Covid19 will impact startups businesses and portfolios in next 18 months
How VC’s are changing their focus for funding in coming months
The best way to preserve cash and extend runway for startups and importance of communication with all audiences
Ways to implement cultural exercises to engage your team and grow your brand
Tangible Tips:
Ways to implement control in your life so you have capacity to show up for yourself so you can show up for those around you
Know what you don’t know, manage expectations, and over communicate
Hold yourself, and those around you, to an incredibly high standard
Resources:
Airtable is free tool that can replace expensive ones to organize your life and to dos
https://airtable.com/
The letter Mac Ventures shared with their entire portfolio company
https://macventurecapital.com/in-the-news/guidelines-for-managing-through-this-pandemic-and-economic-downturn/
Aly’s blog post on time management: The Perfect Week Exercise
https://www.alden.work/etc/the-perfect-week-exercise
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business, Charles Duhigg: Explains how habits are formed, how we keep to them, and the science behind building habits
https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/081298160X
More About Alyson
Alyson DeNardo is a VC, Advisor, Founder, and Operator. She is currently a Partner at MaC Venture Capital and M Ventures. She is also the founder of Alden, an organizational and operational consulting firm for early-stage companies and large corporations. Prior to jumping into the Venture Capital world, she served as Employee #1 at Atrium, building out internal operations and hiring the first 100 employees in the first year.
Ms. DeNardo graduated early from both High School and College and came to San Francisco at 20 to work for the co-founder of Twitch, Justin Kan and became a Venture Capital Partner at 22. In 2019, She was named among the greats in Bam’s 99 Women That Forbes Missed. Aly is an active investor with a specific focus on female and underrepresented founders, an avid writer, speaker, and opinion holder on just about everything.
You Can Follow and Connect with Alyson Here:
IG/Twitter:
www.instagram.com/alysondenardo
www.twitter.com/alysondenardo
Contact: https://www.alden.work/contact
Alden.Work Newsletter (https://www.alden.work/newsletter)

[33] The Athlete Mindset with Peyton Mabry Mar 19, 2020

How did a world champion athlete turn into a multi million viewer media personality? Rachel Sipperley hears from the dynamite 22 year old digital creator Peyton Mabry, on how she secured her first brand partnership at just 14 years old, finished college in 3 years at just 20 years old WHILE working with TCU athletics as their first on field digital host, and now works full time as a multi-brand spokesperson in DFW.
What you will learn in this episode:
How this world champion cheerleader became a media personality at just 14 years old
Navigating the line between transparency and privacy on social media
Peyton’s secret sauce for working with brands HINT: It may not be what they ask for!!
Tangible Tips:
Peyton’s approach to seeing failure as opportunity
How athlete mindset plays into entreprenuership
How to remember ideas in the middle of the night
Resources:
Peyton’s Amazing Multicolor Snakeskin Boots: http://bit.ly/2wINj6H
Know what is going on in the world! Read The Skimm theskimm.com/?r=3120dc97
More About Peyton:
Peyton is a former world champion cheerleader turned media personality, digital creator and true DFW local. From 2012 to present, Peyton has amassed a verified and vetted social media following of over 500k. She often partners with local and global brands in PR and marketing initiatives across a multitude of social mediums. She enjoys sharing her daily life + style, including fashion, fitness, food, and sports and was a 2018 graduate of Texas Christian University, having earned a B.S. in Journalism with an emphasis in News and Media from the Bob Schieffer College of Communication in just three years.
Since graduating, she has immersed herself in all things media. Peyton’s experience as a world champion athlete has shaped her unique approach and visions when curating content. It’s what drives her passion to be the voice “on the other side” when accurately representing brands, organizations, athletes, and teams. Peyton's current endeavors include; social media management and consulting, freelance digital & event hosting, public speaking, modeling, blogging and lead content curation for her personal brand.
You Can Follow and Connect with Peyton Here:
https://peytonmabry.com
www.instagram.com/peyton_mabry
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[32] Passion People Process with Lori Dixon Mar 12, 2020

Lori Dixon, celebrity life coach and spiritual advisor, shares insights with Rachel Sipperley on building a team, communication, and intentionality in business and entrepreneurship.
What you will learn in this episode:
How to watch for proximity and body language as a secret sauce in meetings
Why successful leaders take a step and then a breath
Growth mindset vs fixed mindset and which one entrepreneurs should live in
How to have the most efficient and productive team meetings
Why passion gets in the way of people and process and the pitfall leaders can avoid
Tangible Tips:
Just because you are good at something doesn’t mean you should do it - and an exercise to help you differentiate your strengths from your passions
How to record team meetings to gleam helpful insights on communication and productivity
How to set your schedule to ignite your intention instead of simply setting your intention
Resources:
https://www.nlp.com/what-is-nlp/
About Lori
Lori L. Dixon, Ed.S., is the owner of Walk with Lori, LLD Legacy and its affiliates, and LLD Legacy Publishing. Lori brings 35 years of knowledge working in education, business, healthcare, and nonprofits. As a spiritual visionary, author, speaker, and TV personality, she empowers others to re-envision their authentic self, activate their strengths, and embrace their journey in life. She is passionate about assisting others in their own transformational journey. With her dynamic television appearance on Real Housewives of Dallas, Lori understands today's "reality" and how the ending to any story can be.
Lori is a spiritual visionary for several celebrities, best selling author, and national speaker. Previously, she worked for many years with other well known best selling and sought-after authors internationally who motivated her inner drive and abilities to step out on her own. Lori eventually took the newly "called to action" journey to launch Walk with Lori and LLD Legacy. Lori has been featured as the spiritual life coach/therapist on the Real Housewives of Dallas, co-host now on Fireside Chat with Zondra Evans on Zondra TV network and live-streaming platforms internationally, and is in process of designing her own show to be launched later in 2020. She has been featured on many national radio shows, including Sirius XM, and podcasts with diverse listeners on broad topics of interest, such as; stress, relationships, families, and health/wellness. In January, 2020, Lori has launched her new women's tribe, Sawubona Sister Gatherings, with several unique collaborators.
You can connect and learn more about Lori and connect here:
You can find out more about what Lori is doing on social media under Walk with Lori, her website: walkwithlori.com, and her new women's group website: sawubonasister.com.
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[31] A Worthy Cause with Melissa Ice Mar 05, 2020

Melissa was named Fort Worth Magazine’s Best Philanthropist in 2018 and Fort Worth Inc's 400 Most Influential People in 2019. She's a traveling speaker and currently the Founder & Executive Director of The Net, an organization that serves refugees, the homeless, and survivors of trafficking. The Net recently launched a social enterprise called Worthy Co., that employs survivors of trafficking, and today Melissa shares with Rachel Sipperley her journey of justice work in entrepreneurship and social enterprise!
What you will learn in this episode:
The incredible story of the Net and Worthy CO, a social enterprise that employees survivors of trafficking
The common misconceptions of prostitution and what you didn’t know about sex trafficking in the United States
How to incorporate a give-back that impacts people and why People Over Profit matters most
Tangible Tips:
Why you need to have a healthy relationship with failure & a healthy "failure culture" at your company
Knowing your why because it will carry you through the tough times
The Entrepreneurial Couple - tips for having a healthy marriage while running multiple businesses
Resources:
The Marriage Journal
https://theroloffs.com/products/themarriagejournal
Start with Why - Simon Sinek
https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/1591846447
Exodus Cry - anti-trafficking podcast
https://exoduscry.com/
When Helping Hurts - caring for the poor holistically
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0802409989/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_eUtyEb1PHAB0H
About Melissa
Melissa graduated from Dallas Baptist University with a degree in social work and has been working with different NGOs locally & globally, serving people in poverty since 2002. She is currently the Founder & Executive Director of The Net, an organization that serves refugees, the homeless, and survivors of trafficking. The Net recently launched a social enterprise called Worthy Co., that employs survivors of trafficking. Worthy Co is set to open their brick and mortar retail store this spring. She is married to her husband of 12 years and has two little girls, Rosie and Justice.
Did You Know?
Melissa is a partner in a restaurant, Brewed, and a mixed used retail and event space called The 4 Eleven in Fort Worth.
She was named Fort Worth Business Press 40 Under 40, and Fort Worth Magazine’s Best Philanthropist in 2018. Named one of Fort Worth Inc's 400 Most Influential People in 2019.
She's a traveling speaker, sharing about the work of justice with her audience.
Melissa is currently a Summit Fellow - 2 year fellowship for social entrepreneurs and non profit visionaries
Her husband was a career musician for most of their marriage - now fellow entrepreneur started/owns his own real estate brokerage, and marketing company, 6th Avenue.
Melissa is a proud adoptive mama of her daughter, Justice.
You can connect and learn more about Melissa and the Worthy Co here:
https://worthy-co.com/
http://www.theices.net/melissa
www.instagram.com/melissaice
www.instagram.com/theworthyco
www.instagram.com/thenetfw
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[30] Sapio Sexuality with Chris Short Feb 27, 2020

Rachel Sipperley ends Love Month Series with a final episode on sapio sexuality and why attraction to intelligence is parallel to entrepreneurship
What you will learn in this episode
What emotional intelligence looks like in practice
Why men are attracted to confidence
Why grammar matters and the correct way to write an email
Tangible Tips
Business communication tools and tips to set you above the rest
What are the right races to run and when to turn down opportunity
How to identify if you are a sapio sexual
Resources
https://www.lovedignity.com/10-signs-youre-a-sapiosexual-how-to-deal-with-it/
https://www.amazon.com/Outwitting-Devil-Secret-Freedom-Success/dp/1469259036
More About Chris Short
Chris is an experienced partner and founder of multiple successful businesses in the automotive and cannabis industries. He is skilled and proven experience in Sales, Software as a Service (SaaS), Business Development, Marketing Strategy, and Social Media. He possesses a strong entrepreneurship mindset with a Bachelor's Degree from Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business and is always looking for his next impactful opportunity for growth.
You can connect and learn more about Chris here:
https://www.thebrainswarm.com
www.instagram.com/cbradleyshort
www.instagram.com/thecannabisseur_
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[29] Discovering Strengths in Entrepreneurship with Allan Kelsey Feb 20, 2020

Hear from the leading expert in Gallup’s Strengthsfinder 2.0 and best selling author of Strengths Based Marriage, Allan Kelsey. Learn with Rachel Sipperley why you have to find out where your strongest contribution to the world is...and figure out where your joy is found on the journey on the way to get there in this dynamic episode.
What you will learn in this episode
How you can re-categorize labels placed on your life and use strengthsfinder to find your purpose
How to break down self imposed walls in your life
What the strengths makeup of an entrepreneur
How strengths play out in the bedroom
Tangible Tips
How to figure out how much to charge and what your time is worth
How to engage and organize your employees and help them discover their strengths to implement meaningful work and minimize the impact of the work no one wants to do
Allan’s secret sauce for entrepreneurs to improve their power of influencer
Resources
https://www.amazon.com/Nine-Lies-about-Work-Freethinking-ebook/dp/B07C3ZT28C
https://www.amazon.com/Strengths-Based-Marriage-Relationship-Understanding/dp/0718083628
https://www.amazon.com/Strengths-Based-Leadership-Leaders-People/dp/1595620257/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=strengths+based+leadership&qid=1582210384&sr=8-3
https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/252137/home.aspx
More About Allan Kelsey
Originally from South Africa, Pastor Allan Kelsey came to the U.S. on a swimming scholarship. He has been a believer since 1985 and loves meaningful worship, finding hidden truths in the Bible and hearing from God. Allan is married to Stephanie—a Nebraska Cornhusker—and they have two daughters. They’ve been serving Gateway Church ever since they moved to the Dallas/Fort Worth area in 2007. Allan is obsessed with the undiscovered potential of people and is focused on helping people know who they are and how powerfully they are equipped to make a world class and unique contribution. It is Allan's great joy to amplify this talent potential at Gateway Church as an Executive Senior Pastor focusing on Strategic Campus Alignment as well as general people development such as: on-boarding, developing & promoting the people of the organization
You can connect and learn more about Alan Kelsey and Strengsfinder here:
https://www.leadingleaders.net
www.instagram.com/u_c_dat
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[28] The Dish on Dating with Brooke Burnette and Lynlee Posten Feb 13, 2020

After a few TOO MANY margaritas one night in Mexico…www.instagram.com/onesmallblonde and www.instagram.com/lynleeposten spilled tea to thousands of their followers in a live Q&A of their personal love lifes. It was such a hit they started an IGTV show to discuss the highs and lows of dating in your 30’s. This week, Brooke Burnett and Lynlee Posten join Rachel Sipperley to dish on dating for a special Galentines episode in Part 2 of the LOVE MONTH SERIES on The Female Founder Podcast.
What you will learn in this episode
How technology and dating apps have changed the game for dating in your 30’s
What characteristics are important when dating as an entrepreneur
What heroine and love have in common…
Rachel’s eventful proposal story
Tangible Tips
Why first dates should always be shoulder-to-shoulder
How much to share online before meeting up in person
How to introduce guys to social media
You can learn more, connect and follow along with Brooke and Lynlee here:
Brooke Brunette and Lynlee Posten are blogger besties that first met because they shared an EX and didn't like each other! Now best friends and media influencers in Dallas, the two frequently open up to their massive followings and share intimate and personal details on their dating lives. You can watch it all unfold here:
www.instagram.com/onesmallblonde
https://www.onesmallblonde.com/
www.instagram.com/lynleeposten
http://galabouttown.com/
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[27] Sex Before Dishes with Dr. Lyndsey Harper Feb 06, 2020

Let’s Talk About Sex Baby! This week we kick off a special LOVE MONTH of the Female Founder Podcast with Rachel Sipperley talking to Dr Lyndsey Harper, a board certified Ob/Gyn that left her practice to solve the problem of NO SEX DRIVE so many of her patients shared. After realizing there was such poor education for physicians and patients around sexual wellness and sexual health, she decided to launch a platform to help give women their sex drive back. Lyndsey and has been recognized by Forbes as one of the top women disrupting healthcare and as a Top Innovator in Dallas for 2020.
What you will learn in this episode
How and why men and women look at sex differently
The surprising truth about healthy orgasm and orgasm equality
What causes low libido and how to enhance sexual intimacy
Tangible Tips
How to improve your sexlife immediately today
How to create healthy, long term sexual relationships
How to talk to your partner about sex and the importance of communication in sex
Resources
https://www.amazon.com/Tired-Womans-Guide-Passionate-Sex/dp/1605501077
https://www.polsinelli.com/newsevents/healthcare-dealmakers-conference
About Dr Lyndsey Harper and the Brand
Dr. Lyndsey Harper is the Founder and CEO of Rosy. She created Rosy to give her patients and women across the world a fun, modern, evidence-based place to find help for low libido. Dr. Harper is an Associate Professor (Affiliated) of Ob/Gyn for Texas A&M College of Medicine, a Fellow of The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and a Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health.
Rosy is the first evidence-based mobile platform designed by industry experts to help you regain sexual desire. Our mission is to provide you with the tools you need to not only improve desire, but also self-esteem, overall sexual health and relationships with partners.
Lyndsey is a board certified ob/gyn and Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health. In less than 1 year, Rosy has built a community of over 12,000 users and 2500 healthcare partners. Lyndsey and has been recognized by Forbes as one of the top women disrupting healthcare and as a Top Innovator in Dallas for 2020.
You can learn more, connect and follow along with Dr Harper and Rosy here:
https://www.meetrosy.com
www.instagram.com/meet_rosy
www.instagram.com/lyndseyharpermd
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[26] What You Want to Be When You Grow Up with Dawn McKee Jan 30, 2020

Rachel Sipperley hears the inspiring story of a 47 year old entrepreneur that left her job of 28 years as a dental hygienist and risked it all to jump two feet first into the startup scene servicing over 10,000 clients and completing 70 activations in her first year!
What you will learn in this episode
How to use your interests and passion to discover work you love
The hilarious story of servicing Leeanne Locken’s wedding reception 6 weeks after launching her company
How Dawn scored a private event with Kenny Chesney from being in the right place at the right time and seizing opportunity
Tangible Tips
How select partnerships and collaborations when working with nonprofits and requested donations
how to weed out companies that don’t align with with your mission and goals
How to figure out what you want to be when you grow up
More About Dawn
Dawn McKee has grown up with socializing and entertaining in her blood! Although she spent most of her adult life working in the dental field, she was always hosting casual get togethers and parties. She would host events such as backyard bbqs, graduation parties, holiday functions , help host fundraisers, golf tournaments, and small corporate events.
Dawn has been considered "the hostess with the mostest" by her friends and family for MANY years, but when she heard about Tap Trailer Co., she knew THIS was her calling! Dawn immediately wanted to be a Dallas Partner and bring this concept to the Big D, Cowtown, and beyond! When Dawn isn't focusing on the Bubble Tap, she is an ambassador for 2 local Chambers of Commerce, a board member for The Professional Women's Alliance of Rockwall, sits on several committees in the area, mentors other business owners on how to implement ways to grow their businesses, and is a networking diva.
Above all, she is a proud wife and mother. She enjoys travelling, and spending as much time as she can with husband, William, and their 2 sons; Grant and Grayson.
You can learn more about Dawn and Bubble Tap Trailer Here:
https://www.taptrailerco.com
www.facebook.com/bubbletapdallas
www.instagram.com/theacceptablemess
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[25] Influencing Entrepreneurship with Brooke Burnett Jan 23, 2020

Hear with Rachel Sipperley from the original blogger boss and one of the the largest social media influencers in Dallas, Brooke Burnett, aka @onesmallblonde on how her killer instinct helped her master the social media landmine and launch multiple business lines in her 10 year journey of entrepreneurship.
What you will learn in this episode
How Brooke took her business into her own hands and foreshadowed a change that would change marketing and retail forever
The importance of learning tools for yourself and why good consultants teach instead of tell their clients
Tangible Tips
How to figure out how much to charge and what your time is worth
How to do brand mapping and figure out your why before you start a blog (for businesses and individuals)
Resources
https://www.onesmallblonde.com/product/blogger-boss-planner/
https://www.onesmallblonde.com/blogger-workshop/
https://www.onesmallblonde.com/shop-one-small-blonde-activewear/
https://www.thebodyresetprogram.com/
More About Brooke
Brooke Burnett is Owner & Digital Creative Consultant at Muse Media, a content creation agency where she helps brands with strategy development, creative content execution, and monthly consulting services. She is also a Dallas influencer focused on fashion, lifestyle, entrepreneurship, and fitness. Through her blog, One Small Blonde, she created the Blogger Boss Workshop and Planner along with launching her own online fitness program and activewear clothing line.
Brooke holds a BA in Business from Southern Methodist University, and is celebrating her 10 year entrepreneur anniversary in April. She's passionate about helping others develop and share their "story" through starting their own blog or business. Brooke is also an open book about her dating life as a single woman in her 30s which her followers have been strongly drawn to, and appreciate her realness. She loves cooking, her two pups, trying out all the new Dallas restaurants, and teaching other "foodies" how to live a balanced lifestyle.
You can learn more about Brooke and Muse Media :
www.instagram.com/onesmallblonde
https://www.onesmallblonde.com/
https://www.musemediaagency.com/
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[24] New Media You Need to Make your Business Boom with Shelly Slater and Jodie Hastings Jan 16, 2020

One interviewed President George W Bush and won 6 emmys, one was a top litigator and powerhouse Texas attorney, and together this dynamic sister duo set out to change the way women work! Rachel Sipperley goes off road and records in The Slate Studio with the sisters the powerhouse co-founders Shelly Slater and Jodie Hastings. Hear the story behind the launch of The Slate, the impact it has made on the Dallas Startup Ecosystem, and how the space as created unique opportunities for women launching companies.
What you will learn in this episode
What forms of new media you need to make your business successful
How to build a high impact network
Creating a lifestyle business and what that means
Why you need PR to launch and how to get it
Tangible Tips
Go ask 3 people you are curious about 5 minutes of time. They will likely give it to you
Add professional video and on your phone. And turn the camera on yourself. People want to know you
Force yourself to learn outside your business line. We love our Friends of the Slate programs because you learn how others do things. They help you think out of the box and grow
Get trademarks and tax attorney. Saving money counts too!
Resources
Work Rules - https://www.workrules.net/
Friends of the Slate - https://theslateproperties.com/product/friends-of-the-slate/
More About Jodie and Shelley
Jodie Hastings and Shelly Slater, sisters and co-founders of The Slate, know the power of collaboration. From offices to community spaces, The Slate is a one-stop shop to simplify your life. The Slate is not your traditional co-working space; it’s boutique, built with the new media world inside. From a studio to a podcast room, Jodie and Shelly love to share the stories awesome people “Slating It” in their hometown, Dallas, Texas. Jodie, attorney and mom of two, is making a pivot into the entrepreneurial world. She aspires to be “The People’s GC.” She holds daily office hours at The Slate (coffee included). Shelly wrangles three rowdy boys at home most days. As a former news anchor, she now runs her communications consulting business out of The Slate.
Jodie has been named a top Texas lawyer multiple years in a row, and she has an insane memory. She knows the words to every song and movie. She just created an app called “My Mommy Is” to help young kids understand what their mom does at work. First topic: lawyers.
Shelly has 6 Emmy awards and a national Murrow award. She’s interviewed the likes of Amal Clooney and President George W. Bush.
You can learn more about Shelley, Jodie and the Slate Here:
https://theslateproperties.com
www.instagram.com/theslate2403
www.instagram.com/shellyslatertv
www.instagram.com/jodieshastings
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[23] Motherhood and Entrepreneurship with Carolyn Phillips Jan 09, 2020

Rachel Sipperley sits down with Carolyn Phillips, two time founder, mother, scholar, and brilliant friend in an episode loaded with golden nuggets and insights for how to manage stress/ deal with sh!t/ and get things done.
What you will learn in this episode
What is grit and what does it take to be an entrepreneur
Mindset of employee vs employer
Pitfalls of narcissistic thinking
Tangible Tips
Listen to this episode to hear Carolyn's 10 Commandments
How to not cry in a business meeting
Emotional and physical pain management techniques
Toxic red flags to look out for
Resources
The Four Tendencies - https://www.amazon.com/Four-Tendencies-Indispensable-Personality-Profiles/dp/1524760919
The Sloth - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5jw3T3Jy70&feature=youtu.be
Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books - https://zibbyowens.podbean.com/
More About Carolyn Philips
Carolyn Phillips is Owner & Chief Alchemist of Alchemy Pops, a local gourmet frozen pop company based in Fort Worth, Texas. Specializing in handcrafted frozen pops made with ingredients sourced from Texas as much as possible, Alchemy Pops is about treating yourself better and serving up sunshine and smiles to its customers.
Carolyn holds a BA in Business from Texas Christian University and holds an MA in Sustainability from Arizona State University. Alchemy Pops began as a side hustle while Carolyn worked as a non-profit fundraiser, ultimately leaving her fundraising career after 5 years to become a full-time pop-preneur. Alchemy Pops represents her endeavor to merge her non-profit experience with entrepreneurship to found a company that is both for-profit and for-purpose.
Fun Facts About Carolyn
One of 50 women entrepreneurs in the nation chosen in 2019 as a Tory Burch Foundation Fellow
2019 keynote speaker for the SCORE Women's Business Forum Conference
2018 and 2019 finalist for Fort Worth Small Business of the Year
Ran 2 successful Kickstarter campaigns
Newly launched company focused on helping female founders build their brands called Happily Ever in Business (because that's not a fairytale!)
Mom to a one-year-old girl/rock star named Dylan
You can learn more about Carolyn, Alchemy Pops, and Happily Ever in Biz Here:
www.alchemypops.com
www.happilyeverinbiz.com
www.instagram.com/alchemypops
www.faceboook.com/alchemypops
www.instagram.com/happilyeverinbiz
www.facebook.com/happilyeverinbiz
https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynephillips/
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[22] Natalie Wolfe | Founder of StudioHop Fitness Dec 26, 2019

Hear with Rachel Sipperley from the founder of the multi-million dollar fitness app that started her career as a food blogger and used the negativity from a former boss to fuel her fire!
What you will learn in this episode
Perception of rejection as redirection: hear how Natalie fostered negativity and downspeak from a former boss as inspiration to launch her company
What scaling a startup looks like to attract venture capital
The difference between startups and small business and how it changes funding
How Natalie’s “failed fundraising” impacted the trajectory of their explosive growth and helped them forge the path to profitability
Tangible Tips
Test your product on as many people as you can before you decide to build an app and try to build your business without an app if possible
Connect with other founders as much as possible to establish a baseline to help you track progress and establish accountability with goals
Treat workouts like meetings: schedule them & show up to them
Resources
Collective 31- group of women entrepreneurs and founders in Dallas - https://www.collectivethirtyone.com/the-collective-list
Golden Seeds- Angel Network that only invests in women owned companies - https://goldenseeds.com/
The Lean Startup - How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses - https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous-Innovation/dp/0307887898/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=the+lean+startup&qid=1577126717&sr=8-3
More About Natalie Wolfe
Natalie Wolfe is the CEO and founder of StudioHop, an all-in-one fitness membership to a variety of boutique gyms. She and her husband and co-founder, Ryan, grew StudioHop from the ground up to a multi-million dollar startup.
Born in Dallas, raised in Austin, Natalie graduated from Southern Methodist University with degrees in journalism and Spanish. She's passionate about variety and is a big believer in giving your body what it needs whether that be a yoga class or a chocolate chip cookie. Her goal is to make “working out” fun, friendly and something that gives you the confidence that makes you feel on top of the world. Natalie loves long walks on the Katy Trail with her husband Ryan and puppy Annabelle, weekend getaways to her hometown Austin, Texas and margaritas.
You can learn more about Natalie and StudioHop Here:
https://www.studiohopfitness.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/studiohopfit | www.instagram.com/thatfoodiegirl
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[21] Christiana Yebra: How to Hustle Harder Dec 19, 2019

From a 10 year old opening a lemonade stand to get Derek Jeter’s attention to becoming a serial entrepreneur, Christiana has always been business minded. Hear with Rachel Sipperley this founder’s story of how she was lead to her entrepreneurial itch.
Guest Bio: Christiana Yebra is the CEO of Dallas-based Vouch. After graduating from the University of North Texas with a degree in biology, she helped to launch and sell Texas’ first on-demand urgent care app. Christiana would go on to join a California-based med tech startup where she designed and implemented the company’s first multi-market consumer campaigns. After co-founding Millennial Clubs in 2016, Christiana has been consistently recognized as a thought leader in millennial business and culture by companies such as Red Bull and SXSW. She is passionate about many causes and places a special emphasis on empowering young girls to pursue careers in STEM-related fields.Christiana was recently announced as Entrepreneur of the Year 2019 by Cosign Magazine and still consistently produces up to 6 events a month with topics ranging from social impact to real estate. Each year she brings 1000 millennials together to raise money for STEM education scholarships!
In today's episode you will learn:
How to take what you love and turn it into a job
Going from corporate to startup to corporate again
How to be a better listener (particularly for females and minority groups)
How to handle inappropriate behavior on social media, and online dating
How to stand out in a male dominated tech environment
Where You Can Find Out More About Christiana:
www.christianayebra.com
www.tryvouchapp.com
Company IG: www.instagram.com/tryvouchapp
Personal IG: www.instagram.com/christianayebra
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[20] Empower Texas: Powerhouse Panel of Mega Bloggers and Entrepreneurs Dec 12, 2019

This week, Rachel Sipperley moderates a panel of leading ladies during the Empower Texas: Pairr with Women Entrepreneur event live at Neiman Marcus Fort Worth. Hear the inspiring stories and advice from some of the most influential women in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex!
Sponsor:
Billie - Mybillie.com/FemaleFounder for 10% off
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[19] Alex Halbardier: The Numbers You Need to Know Dec 05, 2019

On this episode, Rachel Sipperley sits down with Alex Halbardier, Chief Customer Officer of Alto. Learn how Alex helped launch the luxury ride share start up in just 8 months after leaving her consulting role.
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[18] Book a Birdie: Launching a Two-Sided Marketplace Nov 28, 2019

This week, Rachel Sipperley sits down with sister entrepreneurs Elizabeth Reza and Gabrielle , Co-Founders of Book a Birdie. Find out how the duo went from working for Fortune 500 companies to blowout geniuses.
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[17] Maggie Barton: How to Create a Business Blueprint and Pitch in 30 Seconds Nov 21, 2019

On this week’s episode, Rachel Sipperley is joined by Maggie Barton, CEO and co-founder of CuffedUp. Find out how Maggie uses her entrepreneurial skills to grow her businesses, and also to help other companies improve in and out of the workplace.
Episode Notes:
Maggie Barton is the 26 year old CEO and Co-founder of CuffedUp, an invention that keeps sleeves cuffed. She’s the co-author of The Founder’s journal, a guided journal for entrepreneurs to learn from their mistakes. She’s an investor & an analyst. Maggie is also an abstract artist, doing larger-than-life custom work (some as big as 200 square feet!). Maggie was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease last year- since then she’s been dedicated to live life to the fullest, despite being diagnosed with chronic illness. Keep up with her shenanigans by following www.instagram.com/raisingthe_barton on Instagram!
In Today's Episode You Will Learn:
How CuffedUp sold over 10,000 units in less than a year
How Maggie landed a deal with viral marketing geniuses, The Harmon Brothers
How to build a business blueprint
How to pitch in 30 seconds
Resources/ Tangible Tips
The Founder’s Journal
Idea Blueprint
Elevator Pitch Template & Guide
Contact Info / Plug
CuffedUp IG: www.instagram.com/cuffedupcuffs
SPURstartup IG: www.instagram.com/spurstartup
Maggie Barton’s IG: www.instagram.com/raisingthe_barton
www.cuffedup.com
www.spurstartup.com
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[16] The Panel Podcast: Dallas Women in Tech Tell All Nov 14, 2019

Jen Hilz sits down with Rachel Sipperley and two other Dallas founders to discuss the challenges of being entrepreneurs and having each other's backs.
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[15] Peter Desio: The Man Behind the Female Founder Nov 07, 2019

On this episode Rachel Sipperley brings on the men in her life to discuss what being the guy behind the female founder is like. Trey interviews Pete and Rachel to discuss how they have been able to manage a relationship while simultaneously launching two separate companies.
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[14] From Opposite Coasts To Doing the Most with Dallasites101 Oct 31, 2019

Hear from Lily and Kara, the brains behind Dallas' most popular lifestyle instagram page, Dallasites101. On this episode, Rachel Sipperley finds out how they launched their mega platform and experienced explosive organic growth after nearly losing their account for good.
Learn more about Dallasites101 at https://www.dallasites101.com and follow them on instagram ww.instagram.com/dallasites101
Dallasites101 began with two women, Lily and Kara, organically sharing their adventures on Instagram in 2015, one year after they both moved to Dallas. As transplants, they strived to encourage fellow Dallasites to go beyond their comfort zones and find a sense of place, joy and home in Dallas, and Texas as a whole.
A few months after their start, they recognized the need to go beyond the 'gram and create real experiences between businesses and Dallasites. From happy hours to bar crawls to yoga classes and beyond, they have hosted countless events that have cultivated personal relationships, increased local business sales and awareness, and fostered a sense of community.
After more than four years, Dallasites101 remains one of the largest lifestyle Instagram accounts in Dallas, about Dallas.
Over time, it has also morphed into a localized media company, with Kara and Lily leaving their corporate roles to pursue Dallasites101 on a full-time. Dallasites101 aims to make Dallas a more accessible and fun place to live through daily content about everything involved in integrating into life here, from events to music to food to fitness and beyond!
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[13] Mental Health for Startups Oct 24, 2019

Hear with Rachel Sipperley from two licensed therapists who work with startup founders to help them manage stress, decompress and work their best!
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[12] Risk & Reinvention with Amy Vanderoef Oct 17, 2019

On this Episode hear about the wiring for success and what grit really is when Amy and Rachel Sipperley swap stories on taking big risks.
About Amy Vanderoef
Amy Vanderoef is best known for her role as the Emmy-nominated host on WFAA's Good Morning Texas. Her television career has taken her everywhere from the set of Dancing with the Stars, to ABC's The View and countless red carpet events!
A proud graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in New York City, she began her performing career with the New York USO, entertaining US military forces and veterans at military bases and hospitals. She also worked as a performer for the US Department of Defense entertaining American Armed Forces stationed overseas in countries such as Bosnia, Macedonia, Iceland, Germany and Croatia.
Amy also traveled all around US with the stage show of PBS's hit TV show "The Magic School Bus". She played the science teacher Ms. Frizzle... Encouraging kids to "Take chances, make mistakes, get messy!"
In 2001, she took on a much different challenge when she was crowned Miss Connecticut USA, and became the state's representative at the Miss USA Pageant.
Amy has appeared in dozens of commercials in TV and Print, and is also a well accomplished voice over artist. Amy has been a guest star in two ABC daytime dramas: All My Children and One Life to Live, and has worked as a guest correspondent for ABC's Good Morning America.
Currently, Amy is a lifestyle expert contributing on Network TV stations nationwide and is also a Beauty Expert contributing on HSN, The Home Shopping Network. She also speaks at dozens of live events each year, acting at MC for many charitable causes. Amy V currently resides in Dallas with her son, Wyatt and is represented by the Campbell Agency.
For more information about Amy Vanderoef, please visit https://www.amyvanderoef.com/
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[11] Why You Need Killer Content and Viral Videos with Klearcut Media Oct 10, 2019

Hear with Rachel Sipperley from the brilliant brains behind the media content creation company that started with a sorority promo video project and in two short years blew up into a multi-million dollar, full-scale creative agency. Get the inside scoop on how to create content for your brand, and more importantly how to implement it properly.
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[10] The Influencer Edit with Karis Renee and Trey Stewart Oct 03, 2019

Hear with Rachel Sipperley from two of Dallas' Millennial Mavens on how influencers are disrupting the retail, e-commerce, and fashion industries and aren't backing down any time soon.
About Karis Renee:Digital influencer and creative director Kris Renee has been creating a stir in the fashion industry. After trading in her technical design skills and resigning from a multi-million dollar fashion company as a marketing executive, Karis found her true passion styling photoshoots, ghost writing for influential women and brands, creating her killer content, and inspiring more women to explore their personal style. Her diverse experience and world view attracts more than 350,000 followers across all of her channels. Karis has over 300,000 poshmark followers, 100,000 Instagram followers, and is a brand advocate for Rent My Wardrobe.
About Trey Stewart: Trey stewart is a prominent millennial influencer and entrepreneur in the Dallas startup and socialite scene. At just 23 years old, and barely old enough to drink himself, Trey operates a multi- Million dollar expansion project in the prominent Cedar Springs neighborhood and owns the crafty cocktail lounge Mr.Misster. You can find him on the current season of the Real Housewives of Dallas and co-hosting episodes of the fellow Yea Network Production, Weekly Dose of BS with Brandi Redmond and Stephanie Hollman.
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[9] Startup Sisters on Social Impact and Experiential Marketing with Tinsley Merrill and Brittney Merrill Underwood Sep 26, 2019

This week Rachel Sipperley sits down with the sister duo Brittney and Tinsley Merrill to discuss everything from how they started their respective companies, Akola and Pairr, to tips on how to launch a new concept.
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[8] Get Ready for Retail! with Michelle Pitre Sep 19, 2019

So you think you're ready for retail? Ready to launch your product? Bring your ideas to Life in this episode jam packed full of tips to launching into retail stores as Rachel Sipperley talks with Michelle Pitre, former Director of sales of Poo-Pourri turned Broker / Entrepreneur.
Michelle Pitre has had the heart of an entrepreneur since giving up a full ride athletic scholarship to launch her first business at 19 years old. Three years of hard work and dedication allowed her to walk away from her corporate job at the age of 22 investing the next 4 years speaking all over the country to tens of thousands of people. Ready for her next challenge she walked back into the corporate arena as a VP of Marketing. She loved how trade-shows could take a timid entrepreneur and turn their company into an established brand - virtually overnight. She increased the firm’s media partnerships by 333% in 6 months and developed an exhibitor-training program to teach companies how to maximize profits. This led Michelle to published her first book at age 27 on how to increase ROI through trade-shows. In 2016 at the age of 29 she launched Texi Boots, LLC – The Original Pink Sole™ Cowgirl boot brand while taking the role as Sales Director for the International brand Poo-Pourri. Through her close relationship with Poo-Pourri founder, Suzy Batiz, Michelle learned the complicated world of manufacturing and her love of entrepreneurship flourished. This inspired her to launch her own foundation in order to start giving back. With the example of great women who came before her, Michelle decided that her company Texi Boots would give back a portion of its profits to help other female entrepreneurs, and she has begun the launch of The Pink Sole Foundation. At age 31 Michelle Pitre is the founder of Texi Boots and owner of a retail based consulting and brokerage firm, Pink & Associates. She specializes in training companies how to launch their product into the mass market of retail. She also sits on the board of directors for the Gift Home & Trade Association as well as the Gift For Life foundation.
For questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

[7] Perfection is the Enemy of Profit: Innovation Expertise with Rachel Kuhr Sep 12, 2019

This week on the podcast Rachel Sipperley is joined by innovation methodology expert, Rachel Kuhr, founder of Productable. Kuhr shares her experiences as an innovative founder and how to tackle the issues in order to grow a start up.
Rachel’s bio: Rachel is an innovation methodology expert who works collaboratively with corporates to improve their portfolio of outcome-driven innovation programs. Previously, she was the head of Product and Innovation for Mark Cuban’s startup portfolio and managed product development for Clayton Christensen’s portfolio company, BioLite. She helped startup businesses with support in product development, product management, innovation, design, marketing, sales, manufacturing, logistics, and process optimization. Rachel’s expertise is rooted in her experience as an academic innovation research with University of Texas, MIT, and SUTD in collaboration with schools such as Oxford, Cambridge, Tsinghua, and Harvard. She has 8 published papers in innovation process with over 80 citations.
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[6] Protect Yourself and Don’t Get Sued with Jessica Vittorio Sep 05, 2019

This week Rachel Sipperley is joined by Jessica Vittorio, a Dallas based entrepreneurial attorney discussing all things legal as it relates to startups.
Jessica Is actively involved in the Dallas startup ecosystem and offers relevant tips for startup companies Jessica offers tactical advice on navigating uncharted territory in every aspects of startups from partnerships to trademarks to co-founder engagements and more!
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[5] Non-Technical, Tech Founders with Lindsay Huelse Aug 29, 2019

On this episode, Rachel Sipperley is joined by fellow female founder, Lindsay Huelse, creator of the FITT Cycle app.
Lindsay breaks down how to combat the ups and downs of being a non-technical founder fighting to bridge the gap between fitness and wellness.
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[4] Mission Vision & Passion with Mamma Dee & D’Andra Simmons Aug 22, 2019

This week on the podcast Rachel Sipperley is joined by the dynamic mother daughter entrepreneurial duo Dee and D'Andra Simmons of the I Don't Give a Rip podcast.
Dee shares her story of starting a business from the ground floor and D'Andra dives into how she's taken over the reins from her mother.
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[3] The Secret Sauce with Abigail Wright Aug 15, 2019

This week Rachel Sipperley is joined by her PIC Abigail Wright to discuss their secret sauce in doing business as an early stage startup.
Learn about a WIFIM and the best advice Rachel ever got professionally and personally.
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[2] How to Get Startup Buzz with Leah Frazier Aug 08, 2019

On this episode, Rachel Sipperley brings on Dallas' very own Leah Frazier, the media mogul of Think Three Media, for a fashionably frank chat on intentionall, authenticity, and the secret sauce to getting your startup on the map! This jam packed episode is full of nuggets you won't want to miss!
About Leah:
Leah Frazier is a leading FashionPreneurTM and was recognized as one of Dallas' most successful women for 2015. She received the “Rising Star” award for fashion blogging by FGI Dallas and was nominated as one of the Best Journalists by Cosign Magazine in 2017 and best stylist in 2018. Leah was awarded the Startup Evangelist of the Year honor by The Dallas Entrepreneur Center in 2018, is a TedX speaker and has been featured in Vogue to name just a few of her many accomplishments. She is a multi-licensed attorney turned fashion guru, who unapologetically left the practice of law to pursue her fashion ventures and now runs Think Three Media – a creative marketing agency focused in the areas of content marketing, social media marketing, and public relations services for brands spanning the industries of fashion, beauty, public speaking, the performing arts, food, lifestyle, and more. Recently, Leah co-authored her first book, The Success Factor, which reached #1 as a Best Seller for Women and Business reads, and was also awarded an African-American Literary Award for 2018.
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[1] Make the Plunge with Rachel Sipperley Aug 01, 2019

As the premiere episode we dive into the making of The Female Founder. From early childhood, to corporate America, and making the entrepreneurial plunge, Rachel Sipperley shares pivotal moments in her journey and all the trials and triumphs along the way.
Listen to this jam packed hour of valuable lessons and the recommended book of the week!
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TRAILER Jul 10, 2019

A new podcast by Rachel Sipperley, Female Founder.
Check out the promo here: The Female Founder Promo
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