Leslie Hsu started her business Sunflow in the summer of 2020 when the world was still deep into the pandemic and she proves that with perseverance design expertise, and a strong business plan you can build a successful company during a pandemic. She lets us in on how she started her business in secret, raised money prelaunch, and seamlessly works with her husband to run Sunflow.
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Have you ever dreamed of getting your products into big box retailers? Maybe you’ve wondered what it’s like to start a business with your family. Kim Hehir, the founder of Brutus Bone Broth, has done just that. She started her sustainable dog food brand with her sister in 2018, and they are in over 4,000 stores nationwide, including Target. Its mission is to better the lives of pets across the US by providing a supplement-infused and sustainable alternative to standard food options.
If you curious to learn how to get a fragrance business into Sephora while working a full-time job and having kids, this is the episode for you! Rosie Johnston has built an incredible business while doing just that. Rosie was wearing her handmade clean fragrance 11 years ago when she had the realization she could turn it into a business focused on clean and sustainable perfumes. Her clean fragrance business was founded with the mission to create a non-toxic, transparent alternative to fragrances.
Have you always wanted to give back to your community? Maybe there’s a cause you’ve been wanting to fundraise and organize for? This week on the Badass CEO, Sheila Morovati shares her non-profit basics and insight on starting a nonprofit organization, connecting with potential donors, and what it takes to make a lasting impact in your community.
Nellie Akalp founded her company Corpnet as the answer to why business filing and compliance has to be so complicated for new and experienced business owners. She wanted to go up against the big competitors and grow even bigger in the industry that she started in. Akalp walks us through how she created a new niche within the business world, pivoted when times got challenging, and the importance of finding the balance between work and family.
Digitalization of the counseling industry is disrupting an industry where you’d least expect it. Naomi Allen, serial entrepreneur and mother founded Brightline – the online platform making counseling easy and accessible for families all across the US. Allen, inspired by her family’s experience and pain points came up with the solution to digitalize the counseling industry. Brightline has fundamentally disrupted its industry and created a visualization for the progress a child makes in their health journey. It is the future of healthcare – paving the way for a more self-serve approach.
A graphic designer turned business coach, Alana Ruoso’s main focus is helping her clients overcome imposter syndrome – something that haunts many of us in our career development phase. She helps people define their goals, create routines, and achieve their business and life goals. Her experience in design and creative business growth allows her to work with both brands and individuals on the best way to grow and succeed.
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