Send us a text Betsy Fore, founder, investor, and former toy designer, joins The Female Founder to share how bold ideas, personal values, and resilience have shaped her journey from building consumer products to launching a venture capital fund. She discusses lessons learned from designing for global brands, scaling two mission-driven startups, and supporting underrepresented founders through her nonprofit and investment work. Fore reflects on her early career in the toy industry, the rapid g...
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Send us a text Betsy Fore, founder, investor, and former toy designer, joins The Female Founder to share how bold ideas, personal values, and resilience have shaped her journey from building consumer products to launching a venture capital fund. She discusses lessons learned from designing for global brands, scaling two mission-driven startups, and supporting underrepresented founders through her nonprofit and investment work. Fore reflects on her early career in the toy industry, the rapid g...
Send us a text Betsy Fore, founder, investor, and former toy designer, joins The Female Founder to share how bold ideas, personal values, and resilience have shaped her journey from building consumer products to launching a venture capital fund. She discusses lessons learned from designing for global brands, scaling two mission-driven startups, and supporting underrepresented founders through her nonprofit and investment work. Fore reflects on her early career in the toy industry, the rapid g...
Send us a text Julia Stewart, former CEO of a $5 billion company and now founder of the health tech startup Alurx, joins The Female Founder to discuss the realities of entrepreneurship, leadership, and values-driven growth. She reflects on the unexpected challenges she faced transitioning from corporate leadership to launching a wellness-focused venture, and how empathy, mentorship, and strategic planning shape her approach to building high-performing teams. Stewart also shares insights from ...
Send us a text We sit down with FiftyFlowers founder and CEO Liza Roeser to unpack how a Peace Corps posting became a multimillion‑dollar, farm‑to‑door floral brand. From $2,400 in bonds to thousands of weddings a week, Liza shares candid lessons on resilience, leadership, and joy. • origins in Ecuador and entry into flowers • why fifty stems balance a box • handling perishables, logistics, and force majeure • bootstrapping with limited funds • fail forward mindset and team culture • buildin...
Send us a text What if you could transform a simple Etsy shop into a multi six-figure business that secures your family's future? Join us as we welcome Dylan Jahraus, whose journey from a Minnesota farm to the bustling world of e-commerce giants like Zappos and Zulily set the stage for her successful entrepreneurial venture. Dylan's story is one of resilience and adaptability, where marrying a military officer led her to San Diego and ignited her transition from corporate e-commerce to a flou...
Send us a text Ever wondered how to thrive in a male-dominated industry while balancing the challenges of single motherhood? Amberly Allen, a pioneering force in the automotive sector, shares her remarkable story of resilience and innovation. This episode uncovers Amberly's journey from her Dallas roots and Ole Miss days to establishing DI Marketing and Dealer Merchant Services. Get ready to be inspired by her candid reflections on overcoming the 2008 financial crisis, fueled by an unwavering...
Send us a text Join us on the Female Founder Show as we welcome the remarkable Amy Bahrani, a trailblazer in aerospace and defense consulting at Accenture. Amy's captivating journey from rural America to making strides in a male-dominated field is nothing short of inspiring. She shares her passion for the intersection of business and government, emphasizing how strategic workforce initiatives can unlock the true potential of a company's people. Her commitment to championing women in aerospace...
Send us a text Curious about how an "accidental entrepreneur" turned a desire for flexibility into a thriving software company? Meet Liza Rodewald, the visionary behind Instant Teams, as she shares her incredible journey and the pivotal moments that shaped her path on the Female Founder Show. Learn how the pandemic has revolutionized remote work, presenting unique opportunities for women, and discover Liza's unique leadership style that emphasizes empowerment and creativity within her team. ...
Send us a text What if you could turn a simple ear-piercing into a lifelong memory? Join us as we welcome Louisa Schneider, the visionary founder and CEO of Rowan, who is reshaping the piercing industry. Discover how a personal quest for a safer ear-piercing option for her daughter blossomed into an innovative business now boasting 30 retail studios nationwide. Louisa's passion for sterility, safety, and celebratory experiences has transformed a routine procedure into a meaningful milestone f...
Send us a text Curious about how to balance a thriving business and a fulfilling family life? Join us on the Female Founder Show as we host Nicole Leinbach, the brilliant mind behind Retail Minded and the Independent Retailer Conference. Nicole shares her transformative journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, highlighting the indispensable role of financial planning and strategic market research. Nicole's insights are tailored especially for aspiring female entrepreneurs, provid...
Send us a text How do you leave a cushy corporate job to blaze your own trail in the world of STEM education? Meet Stephanie Espy, a visionary who turned her passion for math and science into a mission to empower young girls through her coaching business, Math SP. Stephanie's remarkable story begins in a family of female engineers and has led her to tackle the gender gap head-on. Listen as she recounts the challenges and triumphs of moving from a high-paying role at BP to creating a platform ...
Send us a text Amy Fazakerly's journey from a mom struggling to organize her children's Lego toys to a successful entrepreneur with six U.S. patents is nothing short of inspiring! Tune in as Amy reveals how her innovative Lay-N-Go evolved into a versatile product line for cosmetics, pets, electronics, and even the military. She opens up about navigating the challenges of lengthy patent processes and international manufacturing, highlighting the critical role of hands-on experience over theore...
Send us a text What happens when a kitchen experiment turns into a global sensation? Jamie Schmidt, founder of Schmidt's Naturals, joins us to share her incredible entrepreneurial story. From creating body care products in her kitchen to building a brand worthy of Unilever's attention, Jamie reveals the highs and lows of her journey. Discover the pivotal moments that took her from selling at local farmers' markets to seeing her products on major retail shelves. Jamie opens up about the emotio...
Send us a text Discover how Jennifer Dulski, CEO and founder of Rising Team, transformed her career from high school teacher and nonprofit founder to a trailblazer in the tech industry. Jennifer's journey through leadership roles at Yahoo, Google, and Facebook provided a unique foundation for her to create a company focused on enhancing teamwork dynamics. In this episode, you'll learn how her diverse background helped shape Rising Team and why taking small, actionable steps can be the key to ...
Send us a text How does one transition from reality TV fame to entrepreneurial success? In this episode of the Female Founder Show, we welcome Lauren Speed Hamilton, the brilliant mind behind the Speed Brand and "Love is Blind." alum. As Lauren and her husband Cameron pass their five-year anniversary, she opens up about their loving relationship and the journey they’ve shared. Lauren's inspiring story of overcoming industry challenges to establish her own company reveals the power of de...
Send us a text What happens when an award-winning actress swaps the silver screen for the world of entrepreneurship? Join us on this episode of the Female Founder Show as we unravel the remarkable journey of Jenette Goldstein, the star of iconic films like Aliens, Terminator 2, and Titanic, who transformed her frustrations with ill-fitting bras into a thriving business. Discover how Jenette Bras, a boutique specializing in bra fittings for sizes D through K, became a beacon of quality, servic...
Send us a text Katonya Breaux, the mastermind behind Unsun Cosmetics, shares her remarkable journey about how she transitioned from a 20-year career in construction to becoming a trailblazer in the beauty industry? Today you will learn how she shattered misconceptions about sunscreen for people of color and developed a groundbreaking mineral-based SPF formula that works for all skin tones. Katonya opens up about the hurdles she faced as a black female entrepreneur in securing fu...
Send us a text Barbara Majeski joins Bridget Fitzpatrick on the Female Founder Show to share her extraordinary journey of resilience and authenticity. What would you do if you faced late-stage cancer and a tumultuous divorce simultaneously? Barbara reveals how she navigated these life-altering challenges with grace and determination, embracing her "second act" with renewed vigor. She opens up about the conscious decision to live authentically, free from the weight of others' opinions, and how...
Send us a text How did this highly successful news anchor navigate the shift to entrepreneurship? Join us for a behind-the-scenes conversation with Lynn Smith, former anchor at NBC, MSNBC, CNN, and HLN, as she shares her inspiring journey of leaving the news industry to launch Rylan Media. Lynn's candid discussion about intentional planning, balancing motherhood with business, and setting boundaries will resonate with anyone juggling multiple roles. Her reflections on overcoming challenges as...
Send us a text Ever wonder what it takes to transition from a world-famous fashion model to a powerhouse business mogul? Kathy Ireland, the visionary founder and CEO of Kathy Ireland Worldwide, joins us to share her incredible journey, highlighting the pivotal moments that led her to build a brand based on trust rather than celebrity status. Kathy opens up about her struggles with shyness, the invaluable lessons she learned from her entrepreneurial mother, and how embracing failure has been c...
Send us a text Betsy Fore, founder, investor, and former toy designer, joins The Female Founder to share how bold ideas, personal values, and resilience have shaped her journey from building consumer products to launching a venture capital fund. She discusses lessons learned from designing for global brands, scaling two mission-driven startups, and supporting underrepresented founders through her nonprofit and investment work. Fore reflects on her early career in the toy industry, the rapid g...
