When the world changes, sometimes the best thing you can do is change with it. This week on SUPERWOMEN, Julia Haber, co-founder and CEO of Home From College, shares how she had to pivot her business when the pandemic made everything she had built obsolete. What started as a platform designed for in-person experiences transformed into a digital-first solution to help Gen Z launch their careers. Julia discusses the challenges of pivoting a business, the decisions she had to make to adapt, and the lessons learned about staying flexible and creating new opportunities in our rapidly changing world. Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet Julia Haber, co-founder and CEO of Home From College (02:10) Eleven internships, a college agency, and early burnout (06:24) COVID hits, and Home From College is born (07:43) Reframing failure and managing anxiety (12:13) The co-founder who became Julia’s husband (16:16) Turning a simple landing page into a real tech platform (17:48) What Gen Z job seekers want from work (21:02) Helping brands work with Gen Z without losing trust (25:52) What founders misunderstand about VC vs. revenue growth (29:44) Real adaptability is having more than one plan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fine jewelry business is tough, with knock-offs flooding the market, repeated recessions, and skyrocketing material prices. These are just some of the challenges Adina Reyter has faced. But through it all, she’s still standing strong. This week on SUPERWOMEN, I’m joined by Adina Reyter, founder and CEO of her eponymous fine jewelry brand. Her first buyers were family and friends, but her designs were soon catapulted into the spotlight by celebrities. Now a beloved brand, Adina’s success reflects her commitment to quality, accessibility, and lasting style. We dive into the importance of staying true to your values, even when the market is unpredictable, and how Adina navigated the ups and downs of entrepreneurship with an unwavering belief in her vision. Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet Adina Reyter, founder & CEO of Adina Reyter jewelry (02:41) The early struggles of launching a jewelry brand (06:08) Creating affordable fine jewelry true to your values (12:25)Having faith when business gets tough (13:52) How to deal with copycats (20:13) Adjusting prices in response to fluctuating gold costs (23:03) How Adina balances creativity and business strategy (27:08) Getting your kids involved in business   (31:34) Adina’s advice: Work hard and act now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Women are constantly told to look a certain way. And if you don’t fit the mold, you’re made to feel like something’s wrong with you. That’s how Jaclyn Fu felt growing up. Being small-chested wasn’t just a sizing issue; it became a source of deep insecurity. But after years of feeling overlooked, she’d had enough and decided to change the industry instead. This week on SUPERWOMEN, I sit down with Jaclyn, the Co-CEO of Pepper. Along with her co-founder, she built a bra brand specifically for women with smaller busts. What started as a scrappy prototype on Kickstarter turned into a body-positive movement—selling over a million bras without a single VC check. Jaclyn opens up about the insecurity that started it all, and how she’s now relearning confidence and gratitude in the middle of growth. Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet Jaclyn Fu, co-founder and co-CEO at Pepper (04:37) The entrepreneurial itch and launching a Kickstarter (08:34) Bra fittings with total strangers(12:29) When Pepper became an eight-figure brand (13:39) How to raise capital without VC funding (18:04) Healing from insecurity and finding confidence (21:21) Growing with intention (22:42) Feeling “perfectly enough” (28:23) Why done is better than perfect Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can talk about love, kids, and sex, but the second money comes up, things get awkward. This week on SUPERWOMEN, I sit down with Jackie Combs, Matrimonial & Family Law Partner at Blank Rome LLP. Jackie has seen firsthand what happens when women avoid talking about finances until it's too late. She’s advised clients ranging from celebrities to founders, many of whom didn’t realize what they were financially entitled to or what they'd already sacrificed. We discuss why prenups aren’t just for the rich, how financial red flags can appear earlier than you think, and why it’s never too soon to start these conversations. Whether you're just dating or have been married for ten years, you'll want to hear this. Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet Jackie Combs, Matrimonial & Family Law Partner at Blank Rome (03:21) Prenups should be the norm (04:50) Why women avoid the money talk (06:51) What a postnuptial agreement looks like (10:08) Why ChatGPT can’t be your lawyer (11:49) Advice to get through tough financial situations (15:14) How to spot financial red flags (17:00) A marriage built on financial partnership (22:41) Cohabitation agreements vs prenups (24:28) Financial blind spots that can ruin your life (26:24) Where to go when you feel lost financially Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but no one said they had to be real. This week on SUPERWOMEN, I’m joined by Melinda Maria, founder and CEO of the $40M jewelry brand that’s redefining luxury. From selling handmade pieces in Starbucks to seeing her designs on the red carpet, she’s built an empire without caving to investors, gimmicks, or the pressure to conform. We discuss how focusing on one thing helped her brand stand out, making “fake” diamonds feel more aspirational than the real thing. Two decades in, Melinda still owns 100% of her business, crediting every major decision to what’s right for the brand, not her ego. Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet Melinda Maria, founder of Melinda Maria Jewelry (03:45) Moving to big cities with $2,000 and no plan (07:18) Making luxury accessible for every woman (10:44) Turning down retailers to go all-in on e-commerce (15:43) Slow growth is the winning strategy  (21:05) Trade-offs between work and personal life (24:39) Inside Melinda Maria Jewelry’s first flagship store  (28:59) Why you need to build brand equity (31:13) Luxury isn’t about price, it’s about how you feel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2011, three college roommates had a late-night idea to start a blog. No plan, no funding, and no bylines. Fast forward to today, and Betches is one of the biggest names in media, reaching millions of women worldwide. This week on SUPERWOMEN, I sat down with Aleen Dreksler, co-founder and CEO of Betches, to talk about how she and her two friends built a media empire from the ground up. Aleen opens up about the challenges of bootstrapping, trusting their instincts, and creating a brand that resonates with women on a deeper level. She also shares how entrepreneurship and motherhood intersect, and how she balances both. Tune in to hear how embracing imperfections and taking risks turned a small blog into a cultural phenomenon. Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet Aleen Dreksler, co-founder of Betches (02:09) Starting Betches during peak bro culture (06:03) Building a business without outside funding (09:06) Growing with your audience  (12:34) Fighting with co-founders (13:56) The Betches acquisition  (18:03) Scaling the business while staying lean (22:38) Saying goodbye to FOMO for good (25:35) Motherhood, ambition, and being okay with imperfection (30:51) What it’s like to be an employee again (35:11) The two lessons every founder needs to hear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes boredom is the push that leads to your next big thing. For Sammi Cohen, it was the spark that took her from a stable job at Amazon to building a career as a full-time content creator. One Tiktok video eventually turned into hundreds. And before long, she built Social Currency, a media brand and podcast that reaches millions. This week on SUPERWOMEN, Sammi shares the story behind that transition. We talk about the patience, grit, and yes, a little bit of delusion it takes to keep going between your first post and your first paycheck. She opens up about building trust with her audience, learning from failure without shame, and developing the instincts to know what content will stick. Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet Sammi Cohen, CEO and host of Social Currency (05:47) Finding your voice online (08:55) When monetization finally happens (13:53) Sammi’s failed matcha company and starting over (16:41) Dissecting the brands everyone’s talking about (21:20) Turning mistakes into momentum instead of shame (28:35) Redefining balance, priorities, and self-care (32:15) Sammi’s creator instinct (36:30) Navigating criticism and staying fair (41:37) Finding your X factor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most people are settled by 40. Carrie Gross was just getting started. With four kids at home and a solid career, her decision to start a new business seemed like a risky choice. But her vision was stronger than the fear. This week on SUPERWOMEN, I chatted with the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare about her pivot from fashion to beauty. She shares how she and her dermatologist husband launched the brand with one product—their now-iconic peel pads. We talk about what it’s like to pursue your passion later in life, how to stay married while running a business together, and what it means to grow without burning out. Carrie opens up about early failures, trusting her gut, and staying focused on what really matters. Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet Carrie Gross, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare (03:21) The elevator encounter that changed her life (06:29) How Dr. Dennis Gross’ Peel Pads took off (11:07) Building a marriage and a business that lasts (15:51) The Sex and the City controversy (17:25) The 2008 crash that led to a brand rebirth (18:39) Selling the company and learning to let go (24:01) Innovating without chasing trends (26:02) Lessons from failure and being too early (27:14) Balancing ambition, motherhood, and slowing down Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christina Tosi built an iconic dessert empire on sugar, grit, and a relentless drive to bring joy. This week on SUPERWOMEN, I sit down with the award-winning chef and founder behind Milk Bar to talk about the parts of her story you don’t always see.  You may know Christina as the mastermind behind cereal milk or from her time on MasterChef, but what stuck with me was her honesty about the chaos of building something from scratch—and the even harder part of staying in it once the buzz dies down. We also talk about staying creative under pressure, what it feels like to be copied without credit, and why Christina still finds joy in baking after all these years. Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet Christina Tosi, Founder and CEO at Milk Bar (05:41) Christina’s emotional connection to baking (08:19) Milk Bar’s first month and the non-stop grind (12:43 ) The reality of being a trailblazer (17:02) Baking to impress vs. baking to create (19:37) What it takes to stay passionate after success (25:53) Falling in love with the messy middle (30:25) Carving out space for motherhood, relationships, and creativity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kiana Cabell was slathering coconut oil on her skin long before it became a beauty trend.  This week on SUPERWOMEN, I sit down with the co-founder of Kopari Beauty, one of the first brands to make clean body care cool and accessible. Kiana shares how she turned a multipurpose pantry staple into a breakout brand, what happened when her first product idea didn’t take off, and how Kopari evolved alongside her through every stage of growth. She talks about raising four kids while building a business, stepping back without stepping away, and why the best way forward is to start before you’re ready and to figure it out along the way. Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet Kiana Cabell, co-founder of Kopari Beauty(01:54) How coconut oil sparked a business idea (06:10) Navigating co-founder roles and dynamics (10:28) How Kopari stayed different from their competitors (13:45) Build a community before approaching retail (16:31) Lessons from raising VC too fast (20:28) Learning to let go and hiring a CEO (24:55) What most people misunderstand about sunscreen (28:25) Why starting before you’re ready is the best advice (29:37) The challenges of scaling inventory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GLP-1s have been called everything from miracle drugs to dangerous shortcuts. Becca McCarthy is here to set the record straight. This week on SUPERWOMEN, I sit down with the co-founder of Evolv, a biotech-driven supplement brand that mimics the effects of GLP-1s without requiring a prescription. With a background in health and fitness, Becca saw a gap in the wellness market for those who didn’t qualify for pharmaceutical weight loss but still needed support. She discusses how Evolv was built using molecular biology and AI modeling, and why this product has been transforming how women relate to food, weight, and energy. Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet Becca McCarthy, Co-Founder, President, and COO at Evolv (02:12) Using AI to design a novel weight loss peptide (05:06) Hormonal imbalances that block weight loss for women (09:59) Understanding GLP-1 in simple terms (13:05) Resetting your relationship with food through satiety (18:15) How to talk to your kids about nutrition (20:18) How Evolv is different from supplements and drugs (24:38) The double pressure of being a founder and mom (29:22) Why biohacking isn’t for everyone (34:12) Evolv’s proprietary tech and future products (39:44) Challenging the stigma around aesthetic weight loss If you’d like to learn more about Evolv, visit their website: https://evolvlife.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bea Dixon built a $380M brand from a dream — literally. This week on SUPERWOMEN, I’m joined by Bea Dixon, co-founder and CEO of The Honey Pot. After receiving a vision from her late grandmother, she created a plant-based solution that would transform feminine care. From handing out samples in parking lots to attending trade shows, Bea and her lean team scaled the company into a nationally loved brand and ultimately sold it for millions. But that success came with hard choices. Behind the headlines is a story of staying grounded, walking away from the wrong money, and trusting your gut every step of the way. Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet Bea Dixon, co-founder and CEO of The Honey Pot (05:14) The offer she turned down on purpose (06:57) The dream that sparked a product (10:59) Conducting “hood clinical trials” (14:05) Guerrilla marketing and big retailers (17:29) Getting into Target before they were ready (21:18) Life after Honey Pot’s acquisition (24:35) Vaginal wellness and the chemicals in most products (27:24) The deal that almost ended Honey Pot (33:08) What you learn after cashing out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elizabeth Gore has always believed that all entrepreneurs deserve equitable access to capital. But pursuing that mission landed her in the middle of a federal class action lawsuit. This week on SUPERWOMEN, I’m joined by Elizabeth Gore, co-founder and president of Hello Alice, which has helped 1.6 million small businesses and distributed over $65 million in grants. She talks candidly about being sued for funding Black business owners, surviving the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, and a health scare that nearly took her out. Through it all, Elizabeth shares the lessons she’s learned about resilience, leadership, and staying rooted in purpose—even when the stakes couldn’t be higher. Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet Elizabeth Gore, co-founder and president of Hello Alice (06:37) Building an AI platform before it was mainstream (09:29) Getting sued for funding Black entrepreneurs (13:18) How they lost ⅔ of their Series C funding (15:03) The health crisis that stopped her cold (20:23) Learning to truly rest as a founder (28:48) What’s next for women and AI in business (31:37) The decision that nearly broke Hello Alice (33:43) Raising millions without a CFO (36:03) What Elizabeth would do if everything fell apart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joanne Lee Molinaro never planned on leaving her career as a law firm partner. But the day she walked away, she opened the door to a life she’d never imagined. This week on SUPERWOMEN, I’m joined by the creator of The Korean Vegan, a bestselling author, and beauty founder. From building a storytelling platform on social media to launching a cookbook that won the James Beard Award, Joanne has carved a path that is deeply personal and unmistakably her own. She talks about moving through fear, trusting her instincts, and letting honesty, not perfection, guide her choices. We also talk about reinvention after divorce, what it's like running a business with your partner, and why her new beauty line is more than just skincare. Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet Joanne Lee Molinaro, creator of The Korean Vegan (03:41) The moment she decided to leave big law (06:48) How her Instagram stories led to a book deal (11:19) The launch of Korean Vegan Beauty (20:37) Rebuilding identity after divorce and emotional trauma (28:41) Managing a multi-hyphenate career (33:38) Why being hands-on made her brand more meaningful (37:10) Routines that keep her grounded and creative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a refugee from Ukraine, Katerina Schneider arrived in the U.S. with nothing but $50 and a suitcase. Now, she’s the founder and CEO of Ritual, a multi-million dollar wellness brand reshaping the supplement industry. This week on SUPERWOMEN, Katerina shares what it took to start Ritual with no roadmap. What began as a search for a better prenatal became a mission to raise the bar in wellness. Tune in to hear how she built a business from the ground up, what she’s learned about leading while raising three kids, and why being “selfish” made her success possible. Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet Katerina Schneider, CEO of Ritual (02:26) A childhood that built grit and perspective (04:00) Building a business while pregnant with no blueprint (05:21) The impact of her experience in different industries (07:44) Why she decided to quit her job to start Ritual (09:04) Learning to surround herself with great leadership (12:18) Why women still trust bad advice (13:33) Creating a product that met a real need (15:55) How to tell if your supplements are actually safe (18:13) Balancing work and life with three kids (22:41) How to simplify wellness when overwhelmed by trends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She faced COVID, cancer, and closing the biggest deal of her life… all at once. Alicia Grande, founder and CEO of Grande Cosmetics, built her beauty empire with grit, fearlessness, and a touch of scrappy brilliance. In this episode of Superwomen, Alicia shares the story behind GrandeLASH, how she turned her postpartum struggle into a category-defining product. From bootstrapping trade shows to landing Sephora and Ulta, Alicia’s journey is an example of perseverance. Tune in to hear how she stayed fearless in the face of overwhelming challenges, what she’s learned about balancing ambition with family, and the advice she wants every aspiring founder to know. Episode Guide: (00:00) Cozy up with Macy’s (02:39) Meet Alicia Grande, CEO of Grande Cosmetics (05:48) Her lash serum “aha” moment at a trade show (09:11) What it really means to bootstrap a business (10:11) The childhood survival skills that gave her grit (12:40) The work ethic of today’s generation (19:08) The moment she knew she made it (20:32) Creating a whole new category at Sephora (25:37) Surviving cancer, COVID, and a company sale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She fought her way into 1980s Hollywood when the boys’ club ruled everything… and she refused to back down. Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas went from an ambitious Valley girl to one of the most powerful agents in entertainment, representing Julia Roberts, Madonna, and Jennifer Lopez, who later became her producing partner at Nuyorican Productions. In this episode of Superwomen, Elaine gets real about surviving the sexism of Hollywood’s golden era, why she walked away from the top of her game to reinvent herself as a writer and producer, and how her viral debut novel Climbing in Heels is pulling back the curtain on that world. It’s raw, it’s inspiring, and it proves that sometimes being relentless is the only way forward. Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Author & Producing Partner to Jennifer Lopez (02:25) The heartbreak that launched her Hollywood hustle(09:15) Cracking the code to get past gatekeepers(11:58) Surviving sexism while climbing the agency ladder(15:28) Leaving agenting at the top of her game(18:10) Lessons from working with Jennifer Lopez(19:52) Climbing in Heels and three women’s stories(23:03) Turning the book into a TV series(28:02) Facing fear, cancer, and learning to just do Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alison Kosik spent 15 years covering the biggest stories in business at CNN. But the most important lesson she learned came when she realized she had lost control of her own finances. This week on SUPERWOMEN, I talk with the journalist and author of “What's Up with Women and Money?” about the turning point that inspired her to take charge. Alison opens up about the early career moves that led her to CNN, the challenges of parenting while working unpredictable hours, and the moment she decided to handle her money on her own. She also shares what she learned through interviews with financial experts, why confidence plays such a big role in money management, and the practical steps women can take to protect themselves from financial vulnerability. Episode Guide: (00:00) Cozy living starts at Macy’s (00:39) Meet Alison Kosik, Author, What’s Up with Women and Money? (02:25) Alison’s early days as a journalist (06:31) Covering the New York Stock Exchange on CNN (08:07) The personal story behind her book on women and money (11:42) Financial lessons no one tells you about (16:59) Why many women let their partners manage their finances (19:50) Hard money conversations with your partner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate Davidson Hudson was supposed to climb the career ladder every fashion girl dreamed of.  Instead, she walked away and built a tech company from scratch. This week on SUPERWOMEN, I sit down with the founder and CEO of a shoppable AI closet platform, Vêtir, and a longtime force in fashion media and luxury tech. From her early days at Harper’s Bazaar and Elle Magazine to co-founding the content-meets-commerce platform Editorialist, Kate has always been at the intersection of editorial storytelling and digital innovation. Kate opens up about the pressure of leaving a dream job, learning to lead without a playbook, and why she became obsessed with personalization and automation. We also get into the risks of fundraising, being a woman in tech, and what happens when you sell a company but stay attached to its soul. Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet Kate Davidson Hudson, founder and CEO of Vêtir (02:42) How she broke into magazines at 21 (10:00) Leaving ELLE to launch a fashion startup (11:52) When she knew Editorialist was working (15:12) Walking away after selling her company (17:16) Facing bias as a female founder in tech (20:30) Why AI needs more diverse perspectives (22:51) What Vêtir does and how it works (27:40) Balancing creative instinct with business pressure (29:40) Hard lessons on hiring friends and co-leading startups Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chelsea Riggs found her dream job on Craigslist. Yes, really. In this episode of SUPERWOMEN, I sit down with Chelsea to talk about how she became the first employee at Amika, why she stayed for 15 years, and how she turned a scrappy startup into a powerful, culture-shifting beauty brand. We go deep on what it takes to grow alongside your company, how to navigate rejection, and why sticking to your vision is often the smartest move you can make. Chelsea is proof that you don’t need a perfect résumé to lead. You just need to start, stay curious, and keep showing up. Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet Chelsea Riggs, CEO of Amika (01:31) Early signs of her beauty obsession (03:35) Leaving fashion and moving to NYC (06:32) The pressure of “sticking it out” at your job (07:05) The harsh reality of the fashion industry (10:47) Finding Amika on Craigslist (13:24) Industry reaction to Amika’s entry into retail (16:56) Pivoting to SalonCentric (19:59) Handling rejection and uncertainty (22:11) Why she stayed with one company for 15 years (25:44) Navigating the Amika acquisition while pregnant (27:16) What it was like to be promoted to CEO post-maternity (29:25) Why she was chosen to lead (31:51) Advice for founders on the importance of connections (34:34) Reflections on learning from every role and building resilience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices