Her Next Big Move

Forward Female

Meet your new business besties - Lauren Cheek & Priscilla Presley, are here to help you get clarity, break down limitations, and develop a solid strategy for building your dream life and business. Join every Monday to dive into vulnerable conversations and learn from accomplished business women who are trailblazers in their industries. We will cover the tangible tools needed for success and teach you actionable steps to make your Next Big Move. read less
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6 Proven Strategies to Scale Your Business Sustainably with “Serial Entrepreneur” & Founder of All Golden, Sarah Kugelman
Dec 9 2024
6 Proven Strategies to Scale Your Business Sustainably with “Serial Entrepreneur” & Founder of All Golden, Sarah Kugelman
Hey Besties! Priscilla and Lauren are joined by Sarah Kugelman, the founder behind All Golden, a beauty brand redefining what it means to age with confidence. Sarah opens up about her journey, from creating Gloss.com—the first online beauty destination—to finding herself at a crossroads, balancing the pressures of entrepreneurship and the need for self-care. From being able to accurately predict the market trends, to selling her businesses to companies like Estée Lauder and a multi-billion dollar French company, she shares hard-won lessons on burnout, resilience, and the power of starting fresh, proving that reinvention is possible at any age.  Sarah’s mission to celebrate women over 45 is deeply personal, and she’s here to share how embracing each chapter of life can unlock new passions and possibilities. Whether you're rethinking your career or ready for a big life pivot, Sarah’s wisdom and warmth will leave you motivated to chase what lights you up. Tune in and feel empowered to make your next big move!   Links Follow Us On Instagram: @forwardfemale @hernextbigmove Check Us Out Online: Forward Female Website Join Community: https://theforwardfemale.mn.co/ Join Accountability Club: https://theforwardfemale.mn.co/ Schedule A Consultation: https://calendly.com/the-forward-female/discovery-call Email Us: hello@forwardfemale.com    Guest Links Sarah Kugelman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahskyn/?hl=en  Sarah Kugelman Website: https://www.sarahskyn.com/  All Golden Website: https://allgolden.com/
OSEA CEO & Founder, Melissa Palmer: The 4 Traits Of A Successful Team & Scaling With Purpose
Dec 2 2024
OSEA CEO & Founder, Melissa Palmer: The 4 Traits Of A Successful Team & Scaling With Purpose
Hey Business Besties! Get ready for a refreshing chat with Melissa Palmer, CEO of OSEA, to uncover the journey of building a wellness brand rooted in family, nature, and purpose. Melissa opens up about how her mother’s vision for clean, sustainable products started it all, and how she took on the entrepreneurial torch at just 16. She shares the lessons learned through OSEA's “25-year overnight success,” emphasizing the power of patience, unwavering commitment to values, and how to stay true to your mission. Melissa dives into the challenges and rewards of slow, consistent growth, her unique journey through a “business school” of hands-on experience, and why staying connected to nature is at the core of OSEA’s products. She also shares insights for founders, from hiring passionate people—even without experience—to staying calm through challenges and evolving alongside your business. If you’re looking to build something meaningful and lasting, don’t miss Melissa’s empowering advice on growing with purpose and you’ll be on your way to making your next big move.   Links Follow Us On Instagram: @forwardfemale @hernextbigmove Check Us Out Online: Forward Female Website Join Community: https://theforwardfemale.mn.co/ Join Accountability Club: https://theforwardfemale.mn.co/ Schedule A Consultation: https://calendly.com/the-forward-female/discovery-call Email Us: hello@forwardfemale.com    Guest Links Melissa Palmer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happypalmer/?hl=en  OSEA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oseamalibu/?hl=en  OSEA Website: https://oseamalibu.com/  Use code: HERNEXTBIGMOVE for 10% OFF at checkout!
Creating a Vibe that Resonates: Melissa Rosenfield on Risk-Taking, Resilience, and Reinvention
Oct 28 2024
Creating a Vibe that Resonates: Melissa Rosenfield on Risk-Taking, Resilience, and Reinvention
In this episode of Her Next Big Move, Priscilla and Lauren sit down with Melissa Rosenfield, a force in the world of PR and lifestyle innovation. As the founder and 'Director of Vibe' at IFP Communications, Melissa’s career has taken her from teenage fashion internships in New York to high-stakes roles in luxury hospitality and brand strategy. She opens up about the leap of faith she took leaving the Viceroy Hotel Group, the emotional ups and downs of career transitions, and the resilience it takes to thrive in an ever-changing industry. Melissa offers practical advice on building meaningful relationships, setting goals, and taking risks that pay off. She shares her philosophy of ‘baby steps to the door,’ encouraging listeners to embrace the journey, no matter how uncertain. Whether you're looking to pivot in your career or find the courage to make a bold move, this episode will inspire you to go all in. Tune in for insights on resilience, passion, and creating a vibe that truly resonates.   Links Follow Us On Instagram: @forwardfemale @hernextbigmove Check Us Out Online: Forward Female Website Join Community: https://theforwardfemale.mn.co/ Join Accountability Club: https://theforwardfemale.mn.co/ Schedule A Consultation: https://calendly.com/the-forward-female/discovery-call Email Us: hello@forwardfemale.com    Guest Links Melissa Rosenfield Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissarosenfield/?hl=en  Melissa Rosenfield Website: https://www.melissarosenfield.com/
From Fashion Sketches to a Multimillion-Dollar Sale with Beyond Yoga Co-Founder, Michelle Wahler
Oct 21 2024
From Fashion Sketches to a Multimillion-Dollar Sale with Beyond Yoga Co-Founder, Michelle Wahler
In this episode of Her Next Big Move, Priscilla and Lauren are joined by Michelle Wahler, co-founder of Beyond Yoga, who led the activewear brand through nearly two decades of growth, culminating in its acquisition by Levi Strauss & Co. Michelle’s story began with simple fashion sketches and evolved into a trailblazing career in the fashion and wellness industries. She dives deep into how she built a brand that defied conventional beauty standards, using her passion for inclusivity and innovation to grow Beyond Yoga from a small venture to a multimillion-dollar company. Michelle discusses the ups and downs of bootstrapping, key moments that made her realize Beyond Yoga’s potential, and the hard choices she made along the way—like when to lean into wholesale, how to make strategic hires, and why she stayed on as CEO post-acquisition. She also shares insights on balancing life as a mom and entrepreneur, plus her plans for giving back to the community of female founders. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about resilience, taking calculated risks, and the power of betting on yourself.     Follow Us On Instagram: @forwardfemale @hernextbigmove Check Us Out Online: Forward Female Website Join Community: https://theforwardfemale.mn.co/ Join Accountability Club: https://theforwardfemale.mn.co/ Schedule A Consultation: https://calendly.com/the-forward-female/discovery-call Email Us: hello@forwardfemale.com    Guest Links   Michelle Wahler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelle.wahler/  Beyond Yoga: https://beyondyoga.com/
Meet The Modern Leader in “Good For You Energy”, Benny Co-Founders, Paige & Julie
Aug 12 2024
Meet The Modern Leader in “Good For You Energy”, Benny Co-Founders, Paige & Julie
Energy drinks often get a bad rap, but Benny co-founders Paige and Julie are flipping the script when it comes to how we view energy drinks. In today’s episode, Priscilla and Lauren sit down with the Benny co-founders and they share the story behind creating an energy drink that's actually good for you - Yes you read that right.   What set them apart? Identifying their “why” in order to ​​carve out a new space in the saturated beverage market. With that ambition and self-belief, Paige and Julie dove headfirst into building Benny, even when those around them didn't quite understand what they were doing. Although they were initially hesitant to call Benny an "energy drink," worried about the negative connotations, they soon realized leaning into that category was key to standing out.    As Paige so wisely reminded us “The Way you spend your days is the way you spend your life” So keep that in mind and go do that thing you’ve been thinking of because it might just be your next big move.    Links Follow Us On Instagram: @forwardfemale @hernextbigmove Check Us Out Online: Forward Female Website Join Community: https://theforwardfemale.mn.co/ Join Accountability Club: https://theforwardfemale.mn.co/ Schedule A Consultation: https://calendly.com/the-forward-female/discovery-call Email Us: hello@forwardfemale.com    Drink Benny Website: https://drinkbenny.com/ Drink Benny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkbenny/?hl=en
Our Guide on How To Turn Your Business Idea into a Reality
Jul 29 2024
Our Guide on How To Turn Your Business Idea into a Reality
Looking for a sign to take that step towards that business idea you’ve been sitting on for ages? Well, let today’s episode be your sign to just go for it because today Priscilla and Lauren are giving you the roadmap to turning your business idea into a reality. We know there are several roadblocks entrepreneurs face when first starting out, trust us we’ve been there, but no matter how uncomfortable it may feel at times, it’s all part of the journey because that's where the real growth happens.    It all starts with identifying your "why," - identifying the problem you're solving and taking steps to grow from there by understanding your target market and mapping out your financial strategies, which all lead to the fun part - building your brand and putting yourself out there. So whether you're just considering starting a business or you've already taken the first steps, after listening to this episode and using it as your push to go for that idea that’s been on your mind forever your next big move is already in the works.    Links Follow Us On Instagram: @forwardfemale @hernextbigmove Check Us Out Online: Forward Female Website Join Community: https://theforwardfemale.mn.co/ Join Accountability Club: https://theforwardfemale.mn.co/ Schedule A Consultation: https://calendly.com/the-forward-female/discovery-call Email Us: hello@forwardfemale.com  Digital Business Planner:  https://www.forwardfemale.com/shop-templates/p/the-ultimate-business-planner-by-forward-female FREE Business Plan Template: https://forwardfemale.myflodesk.com/forwardfemale
Tampon Mogul, Susan C Allen, of Here We Flo: How She Leveraged a Gap in the Market to Transform the Period Care Industry
Jul 22 2024
Tampon Mogul, Susan C Allen, of Here We Flo: How She Leveraged a Gap in the Market to Transform the Period Care Industry
How does someone with a background completely unrelated to period products end up becoming a trailblazer in the tampon industry? Well today’s guest Susan Allen, the co-founder of the period product line, 'Here We Flo', sits down with Priscilla and Lauren, to share the incredible story of how a simple conversation with her friend, and now cofounder, led her to recognize the pressing need for better period care products, motivating them to start a feminine care company that is now changing game.   Determined to challenge the shame and stigma surrounding menstruation, Susan and her team set out to make shamelessly natural feminine care products for life's messiest moments - and that’s just what they did. Through cultivating a supportive community and having mentors to guide her along the way, Susan describes the steps she took to turn a side hustle into a growing business, and after listening to our conversation on how she was able to do that by continuously learning on the go and embracing the lessons that come from making mistakes, you will leave be motivated to take that next step towards your next big move.   Links Follow Us On Instagram: @forwardfemale @hernextbigmove Check Us Out Online: Forward Female Website Join Community: https://theforwardfemale.mn.co/ Join Accountability Club: https://theforwardfemale.mn.co/ Schedule A Consultation: https://calendly.com/the-forward-female/discovery-call Email Us: hello@forwardfemale.com    Here We Flo’s Website: https://www.hereweflo.co/ Here We Flo’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hereweflo/
Emulait VP of Business Development & Strategic Relations, Madison Blampied: Her Formula for Scaling Business Through Community
Jun 17 2024
Emulait VP of Business Development & Strategic Relations, Madison Blampied: Her Formula for Scaling Business Through Community
Life is full of momentous events - whether it's starting a new job, moving to a new country, or embarking on parenthood. These transitions, while exciting, can also feel intimidating.    If you resonate with that, then lucky for you, in today's episode, Priscilla and Lauren sit down with Madison Blampied, the Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Relations at Emulait. Emulait is a pioneering company shaking up the baby bottle industry, and Madison shares her inspiring journey, from a background in medical sales to diving headfirst into the startup world that is helping parenthood feel less intimidating.   Madison's insights reveal how fostering community, building brand trust, and tapping into one's innate leadership skills - especially as a mother - can empower anyone to take on anything that life may throw your way. After listening to our conversation with Madison, you will be more than inspired to take that leap into your next big move.    Links Follow Us On Instagram: @forwardfemale @hernextbigmove Check Us Out Online: Forward Female Website Join Community: https://theforwardfemale.mn.co/ Join Accountability Club: https://theforwardfemale.mn.co/ Schedule A Consultation: https://calendly.com/the-forward-female/discovery-call Email Us: hello@forwardfemale.com    Emulait’s Website: www.emulait.com Madison Blampied’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madiblampied/?hl=en
Your Wake-Up Call to Confront Your Imposter Syndrome
Jun 10 2024
Your Wake-Up Call to Confront Your Imposter Syndrome
Do you ever feel like you're just pretending, that you don't actually have what it takes to be that successful person you’ve always envisioned yourself to be? If so, you're definitely not alone. Imposter syndrome is something we ALL struggle with. Yes, even that celebrity that you think is the most confident person in the world, or the person at your company who has been in the supervising role for several years - trust us when we say, we’ve all been there.    In today’s episode, Priscilla and Lauren open up about how imposter syndrome has crept into the mindsets of not only them but successful people worldwide, and share their strategies on how to push past that nagging voice of self-doubt that makes you question whether you really have what it takes.    The truth is, that even the most successful people struggle to believe they deserve success. So, what's keeping you from taking that next step? As Lauren said, you wouldn’t get the opportunity if you weren't ready for it, and the moment you are able to change your mentality from being your own worst critic to being your own best coach, your next big move is right around the corner.     Links Follow Us On Instagram: @forwardfemale @hernextbigmove Check Us Out Online: Forward Female Website Join Community: https://theforwardfemale.mn.co/ Join Accountability Club: https://theforwardfemale.mn.co/ Schedule A Consultation: https://calendly.com/the-forward-female/discovery-call Email Us: hello@forwardfemale.com