Stay ConnectedWelcome to The Mentor Files. Join host Monica Royer, Founder and CEO of Monica + Andy as she chats with leaders across the fields of entrepreneurship, parenthood, health, lifestyle, and more. This season, we’re digging deeper than ever before to learn the story behind their stories.
Think of this show as one part audible MBA, one part certification to be the confident CEO of your own life. Here we go!
Learn how David Heath and his team innovated on a clothing staple, the unfair advantages he had as an entrepreneur, and how he built his team at Bombas.
"You should never lose the humility that it can all turn around in a moment." - David Heath.
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Listen in to learn how Bianca started Birdies, what she has learned from her time as CEO, and how radical candor has changed her business for the better.
"I've always been obsessed with finding a comfortable solution for the entertaining space of the home." - Bianca Gates.
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When Heidi Zak couldn’t find a quality bra that fit her right and looked great, she realized there was a hole in the market and ThirdLove was born. The data-driven bra company now offers 15 styles in 59 different sizes (they’re the only company to offer half cup sizes!) and provides a “try before you buy” model that encourages women to try the product on in the comfort of their own homes.
On this episode Heidi discusses product market fit, exactly how her company collects and uses data to target sales, how to create demand (and a waiting list!), and how their values inform their hiring process. She also reveals the number one platform ThirdLove relies on to track customer service.
Listen in to learn how Sarah Flint made the transition from wholesale to DTC, how she broke into the luxury shoe industry, and how she developed her team.
"There was this huge space in the market for shoes where women wouldn't have to choose between fashion and the functional features that they wanted." - Sarah Flint.
Learn more about this episode of The Mentor Files with Monica Royer at www.monicaandandy.blog/74
Learn how Vicki Fulop grew Brooklinen into what it is today so quickly, how she and the company have changed, and how she has kept a good work life balance.
"We kind of just fell into working together, but thought we like being together, we have complimentary skills, we trust each other, so why not do this together?" - Vicki Fulop.
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Listen in to learn why Katie Warner Johnson believes female CEO's are overmentored and undersponsored, and how Carbon38 is helping to change that.
"We've in a way formed a sisterhood of traveling spandex." - Katie Warner Johnson.
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Learn how Nicole Quinn works with a small amount of companies per year to really thrive in their market, and what separates the good from the great.
"I realized that what I was really passionate about was angel investing. I found myself running out of the office as soon as the market closed to go do angel investing." - Nicole Quinn.
Learn more about this episode of The Mentor Files with Monica Royer at www.monicaandandy.blog/71
Listen in to learn how Afton Vechery serves her customers, how she decided on her funding strategy, and what she sees for the future of Modern Fertility.
"We really started the company as a fertility information company. We felt that the conversation around fertility was very reactive as opposed to proactive." - Afton Vechery.
Learn more about this episode of The Mentor Files with Monica Royer at www.monicaandandy.blog/70
Learn how Daniella Yacobovsky carefully selected her team, got more out of her education than most, and why she thinks BaubleBar has become so successful.
"A lot of times the challenges that could test a friendship really are different than the challenges you'll face as business partners." - Daniella Yacobovsky.
Learn more about this episode of The Mentor Files with Monica Royer at www.monicaandandy.blog/69
Listen in to today's episode to learn how authenticity drives all of Gray Malin's decisions, the value he sees in collaboration, and the evolution of him and his business.
"I have traveled the world to bring my wildest visions to life." - Gray Malin.
Learn more about this episode of The Mentor Files with Monica Royer at www.monicaandandy.blog/68
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