Meet Anastasia! She is an experienced hair stylist who has worked with all types of hair. She's been creating beautiful looks and different hair styles for her favorite clients for many years now. Her utmost priority in her line of work has always been the quality and “lightness” of natural hair. She uses only natural hair (also known as “virgin” hair) that has never been altered by a chemical process or doesn’t have any silicone coating. It’s the best type of hair that is easy to look after, extremely durable and is of the highest possible quality. Anastasia started Studio Queen Hair in LA about 8 years ago after a failed business in Russia. She was not willing to give up even though she was in a new country as a single mother; and has built herself a successful business. Listen in as we chat about the challenges, how she found her niche and what is next for the studio.

Franne Golde is a Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter and a best-selling fashion designer. In 2016, Golde founded her eponymous collection, Franne Golde, which focuses on designing classic and comfortable women's essentials. After creating the style dubbed “The Magic Pant” by O, The Oprah Magazine, the brand quickly grew into a multimillion-dollar business. Continuing to flourish, the company has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, New York Magazine, People, and Good Morning America. Prior to her career in fashion, Golde is known for her impactful contributions to the music industry. A Grammy-nominated and award-winning songwriter, Franne became a worldwide sensation after Diana Ross recorded her song “Gettin’ Ready for Love” in 1977. Since then, Golde’s songs have appeared on more than 100 million records worldwide by artists including The Commodores, Selena, and Whitney Houston. Most recently, her Grammy-winning song "Nightshift" was featured on Bruce Springsteen's 2022 album Only The Strong Survive. In another pop culture phenomenon, the writer’s song, “Don’t Look Any Further,” originally written for Dennis Edwards, has, and continues, to be sampled by top artists including Tupac Shakur, Queen Latifah, Snoop Dogg and The Notorious B.I.G, to name a few. Beyond her creative pursuits, Franne is passionate in her advocacy work for Alzheimer’s, a disease that has affected her personally after her late husband was diagnosed in 2013. She is on the board of Music Mends Minds, a non-profit that creates musical support for groups of people with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parkinson’s, and other neurological disorders. She is also proud to be named as an Architect of Change for Maria Shriver’s non-profit, Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement. Franne Golde resides in Los Angeles, CA.

Meet Jen Sugermeyer, Founder & CEO of ATA Cosmetics, is a dynamic entrepreneur reshaping the beauty industry. With a keen eye for innovation, she has propelled ATA Cosmetics to the forefront of redefining skincare by patenting an innovative skincare & makeup tool, The Jade Applicator. After a long career in IT Leadership, Jen’s passion for impact and wanting to help others live their best lives could only be obtained by building something transformative and unique. Jen has written three personal development books, focusing on topics around boundaries, confidence and hitting the RESET button on our lives. She’s been interviewed on outlets such as FOX, NBC, ABC and is found in literary publications such as Entrepreneur, SkyHigh and Recovery Today Magazine. Jen stands above the crowd at 6’1” and proudly wears heels. She encourages others to stand in what makes them unique and embrace being 1 in 8 Billion, as that’s truly what gives an edge above anyone else! She’s the proud momma of her fur baby, Booger, loves driving big trucks, loves Jesus, worked in Afghanistan, has been to 50 countries and there’s nothing she can’t tackle…her daddy taught her that!

Tiare Hawaii was founded on the North Shore of Oahu in 2009. Inspired by a love of travel and immersive experience, it has become a global beachwear brand leading the independent category. We use the beauty of nature around us and our love of travel as inspiration to create the colors and bohemian details in our garments. All of our pieces are handmade using traditional dyeing techniques that have been used for centuries. Tiare Hawaii has partnered with an organization called "One Tree Planted". One tree is planted with every purchase made on our site. The trees are planted where they are most needed in the world each month. Listen in as we chat about what inspired Jane to start the brand, the collaborations and what is in the future for Tiare Hawaii.

Raised in Melbourne Australia, Based in Marin, California. Brooke originally moved to the US to pursue her dream of being a fashion stylist in NYC in 2018 and then she met her husband Nico and moved to northern California where they still live with their two Frenchie's Zen and Nova. Brooke loves the being by the ocean, traveling, living a healthy lifestyle, fashion, reading, Pilates and is a huge foodie so she always trying out new restaurants in the bay area with her husband Nico. Blazed had a very humble beginning.. Brooke started by selling the clothing from her own wardrobe to make enough money to fund her first collection which she had intended to have designed and manufactured. She quickly realized that the process would be very costly and greenwashing made it difficult to know if she would be working with people who share her ethics and focus on sustainability. Brooke decided to start with vintage instead which has been such an amazing place for her to be! She also decided on Blazers because they were the items she couldn't let go of, they never really go out of style and always make her feel strong and powerful when she wears them. Brooke sources vintage blazers from around the globe and currently works with a team of 3 women to up-cycle each one and make them even more beautiful and unique! Working with a team who are located nearby allows Brooke to be really creative and she can also ensure that her team are paid a living wage and have safe conditions to work in! They do something different to each blazer that they sell; things like cropping, changing buttons, taking them in at the waist, removing sleeves, etc. Blazed is about blazing a new trail in fashion. They breathe new life into items that would have otherwise ended up in landfill and Brooke loves seeing her customers reinventing the blazer in their own unique way. Their blazers are one of a kind just like the women who wear them!

Meet Juliana! Juliana’s holistic and spiritual journey began in 2006, which inspired her to apply her pharmaceutical experience to research and develop high performance, organic, natural products for herself and her friends. Juliana holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science and a Master’s degree in Information Systems Management. She has been working in the pharmaceutical industry for over 20 years. This inspired her to proactively take control of her health. Freckle Farm organics was born in 2011 from Juliana’s passion for natural beauty and spiritual alchemy. They believe in modern day miracles, practice gratitude daily and care about nourishing our soul, our body and our Mother Earth. Listen in as we chat about starting a new business during Covid, navigating motherhood through it all and how Juliana has built her team.

Meet Melanie and Kelly, the mom's behind Crunchi! They've set a new standard for cosmetic safety and are redefining the beauty industry - where high performance, product safety, and sustainability meet for unprecedented skincare and cosmetic results. With Crunchi, you no longer have to compromise your beauty for your health or your health for your beauty. We talk about the transition from the medical world to cosmetics, how they balance being moms and running a business and how their friendship becomes stronger everyday by recognizing and utilizing each others strengths......and sometimes their weaknesses!

Dr Lunderville is a board certified physician, womens health specialist, and medical director for several aesthetic medical spas and holistic practices. She attended UCLA and UCSF for her medical training. Initially Dr Lunderville started with a fellowship at UCSF in womens health focusing on reproductive justice and health care, she also has her masters in health policy, but left due to feeling burnt out and disillusioned with academic medicine. She saw how the modern healthcare system wasn't serving women in a rich and whole way to support wellness and balance, as well as herself feeling a lack a health and experiencing depression. She began injecting botox and filler as a concierge practice in the Bay Area and has grown over the past 5 years to exclusively overseeing nurse partners, trainings, and fostering women business owners through online courses, retreats and conferences. Her passion is helping her nurse partners grow push through self doubt, take risks, and step into roles as leaders and entrepreneurs. Listen in as we chat about navigating healthcare during Covid, changing from a hospital setting to medical director and what is next for Dr. Lunderville.

Meet Ashleigh! She saw an opportunity to use her lock down time during Covid to explore her creative side. Jumping in with both feet, My generation was born. For those 90's babies that just cant get enough of it, my generation allows you to pick your pattern and style of swimsuit and athleisure wear. Listen in as we chat about starting a business during a pandemic and where Ashleigh sees My Generation in the future.

Inspired by the wisdom of the Eastern Philosophy, SIMPLY THIS takes a balanced ecological approach to develop skincare products with both efficacy and enjoyment, elevating skin orders to a higher and more stable level. Founded in 2019 in Shanghai, China, SIMPLY THIS redefines sustainable skincare to respect skin as its own ecosystem and develops science-backed formulation backed by pioneering biotechnology and advanced scientific research. Certificated as leading Net-Zero Carbon Skincare Brand. Skin echoes Nature echoes Dao, in harmony with the skin’s own ecosystem.

This week I chat with Lauren about organic Cosmetics. As one of the more original brands, we talk about longevity in the business, making sure products are as clean and natural as possible (think using berries and different plants). Lauren is a single mom and blows my mind at how much we can accomplish if we put our mind to it.

Zoe has always had an interest in fitness, but after struggling with her own weight gain (and subsequent weight loss attempts, different diets, sketchy "fat burning" supplements, and strict meal plans) in college, she switched her major to nutrition and loved the process of applying what she was learning in her classes about nutritional sciences, the human body, and why we need what we do , she applied the principles to herself, as a sort of practical application case study. That is truly where Zoe's passion for nutrition and fueling the body stemmed from. Fast forward a few years after becoming and working as a Registered Dietitian in several different areas (in-patient clinical, out-patient for hospitals, contracted with the Air Force, and one-on-one nutrition counseling for weight loss), Zoe decided to start her business to help other women do the exact same thing she was able to do: lose fat and keep it off in a healthy and sustainable way. Zoe counts herself as blessed to have the platform and opportunity to help so many clients reach their goals without extreme dieting, giving up their favorite foods, or endless cardio.

I have been health coaching since 2017 and have an 80% success rate of my clients meeting or exceeding their goals. Health coaching was born out of my culinary school to answer the questions my culinary clients had always been asking. I started on a Master's program to become a Registered Dietitian and found myself in a hospital setting right away working on low-sodium diets for a sick population. While I know this is valuable work to be sure, I really wanted to work with people long before they found themselves in a hospital. This is where things pivoted to Health Coaching. This is the job I saw myself doing. Back in 2017, it was not a movement yet. Today my practice is about keeping it real in this saturated health & wellness world we find ourselves in. I empower people to make dis-ease less welcome in their bodies. Making lifestyle changes and using food as medicine to correct our habits when we get off track. Together we build a full toolbox to draw from for our own self-care, nutrition, and well-being no matter what life throws at us.

As an artist, entertainer, food lover and healthy cooking coach, my passion lies in sharing the joy, beauty, and life-enhancing qualities of both the culinary and performing arts. I am an advocate for the healing capacity of food traditions. I love providing cultural experiences of music, dance, and restorative foods that nourish the body and soul. Dance & Dish provides cooking classes, culinary events, and innovative cooking tools to inspire and empower hard-working moms in the kitchen. We believe food is medicine and home cooking is key to preventative health. With time-saving tools, resources, and education healthy cooking can be fun, easy, and delicious. Our cooking school is based in Windsor, California and we offer plant-based nutritional cooking classes in person and online.

Row House is a national boutique fitness franchise. We deliver instructor-lead rowing-based group fitness classes. What makes rowing so special at Row House is that we are able to deliver high-energy music-driven group classes that combine rowing intervals with floor-based strength exercises for all fitness levels so there is always a place for you in our boat. We feed off of each other’s energy and pull together to push to new levels. The Row House concept began in NYC in 2014 by our amazing founders Debra & Eric who had a vision for revolutionizing the way people view indoor rowing and designing a workout that people of all different fitness levels could benefit from together. I was fortunate enough to come across Row House in my search to open a boutique fitness franchise. I purchased 3 licenses and opened the first Row House in Northern California in Belmont in 2018. I now own two Row House studios in the bay area with my other location in Santa Clara.

Canadian-born of Czech parents and fluent in five languages with a Ph.D. from Stanford University (U.S.), Dr. Barbara Paldus holds over 40 US patents and is a serial entrepreneur, having started companies like Picarro (greenhouse gas detection for climate change) and Finesse Solutions (biotechnology equipment for vaccines like COVID-19, cancer therapeutics and cell therapy). Codex Labs was conceived with dermatologists and ethnobotanists to deliver affordable, clinically proven skin-gut-brain solutions that support the microbiome and delivery healthy skin, without sacrificing sustainability. Based in Silicon Valley and led by scientist Dr. Barb Paldus, Codex Labs started as a response to her son's allergy to phenoxyethanol, a common preservative in skincare, household cleaning agents, gum and even toothpaste. The company developed a new preservative system based on biotech ferments that supports your natural microbiome and fortifies your skin barrier.Today, Codex Labs is committed to creating clinically proven, integrative skin-gut-brain solutions that are microbiome friendly and contain biotech plant-based actives. Our products are focused on restoring/protecting the skin barrier, managing inflammation (think red bumps), and addressing troublesome skin conditions associated with menopause, hormonal acne, eczema and psoriasis. Our brand has been heralded by dermatologists for creating the next generation of medical skincare that is effective, vegan, cruelty-free and sustainable: dermo-cosmetics 2.0

Raana had a very non-linear life! As a child, she constantly moved between two continents. She experienced a revolution and a brutal war. She started multiple businesses, designed clothes, modeled, went to law school, worked as an attorney, and eventually started her own law practice. She is a mother of two teenagers and a wife. She cares about the environment and women/human rights. She loves smart design and architecture. She believes that small decisions can lead to big changes. Raana has always been a problem solver and inventor. As a preteen, shehad a notebook where she would draw and describe her latest inventions. It was called "My Book of Inventions." When her son was diagnosed with eczema and she could not find a suitable applicator to apply his steroid medication, her inner inventor kicked into action. She needed to know exactly how much medicine she was putting on his skin. However, using her fingers for application made it impossible to measure how much was getting absorbed by her fingers and how much medicine he was receiving. To make matters worse, the steroidal cream caused dermatitis on her own fingers which made everyday tasks painful. At the same time, she was frustrated by how inefficient her fingers were for applying the skincare products (especially oils and serums) and how much product was being wasted. These two personal needs, plus hearing similar stories from others, are what led to LUNAESCENT. After several redesigns, LUNAESCENT is now a multipurpose and versatile tool that is ideal for effective and hygienic application of skincare, as well massaging, depuffing, and more.

I started my business after feeling like my hands were tied working in settings where I couldn't teach postpartum moms how to prevent or reverse problems naturally and as a whole person. And there was a trend of women feeling alone, embarrassed and ashamed from pelvic floor issues that started after giving birth like leaking pee, feeling weak or experiencing discomfort in their pelvic floor after giving birth. No one was talking how these were common but not normal. Too many women felt alone for me not to try to find ways to spread the word. I also noticed this other trend taking place once we started working together. A shift happened in these women's confidence levels and I was blown away by how empowering they became in their life just by taking control of their pelvic floor. They would tell me stories about how their relationship with their partner deepened, how they were more present at work and with their kids and that they were making goals they would have never previously dreamed of pursuing. These were women who once accepted their pelvic floor and health issues as their ‘new normal’ since giving birth. When we find out that we are not alone in our problems and that there is a solution that’s achievable, it is such a relief. I have seen so many unnecessary surgeries and health issues that could have been prevented with the right education. I set out to make it a goal to help women reach their fullest potential. If I could help them reach their health goals, they could fully pour into their family and those around them. We all have pelvic floors. We poop, pee, bend, lift, laugh, have sex and use this part of our body daily. But it’s never talked about in terms of how to keep it healthy. So I love creating a space where women can come and feel safe while diving deeper into this part of their body to appreciate and know it well. I watch them gain a confidence that plays out in various parts of their life and I see this transformation take place where they become inspired, encouraged and stronger; physically, mentally and emotionally. They start to worry less and say yes to more. I started my business traveling around San Diego seeing women in their homes. I wasn’t able to reach a lot of people this way and I wasn’t able to fully pour into my current patients the way I wanted because I was getting spread thin. “How could I create a system that empowers every woman I work with the ability to have all the resources and tools to take control of their body and health while taking the guesswork out of it?” This led me to create the Holistic Pelvic Coaching program. Women come into the program to get help with their pelvic floor and come out knowing exactly what their body needs to feel it’s healthiest.

Kendria Godair was born and raised in North Carolina and in 2020 during the pandemic picked up her business and her family and relocated to Phoenix, Arizona. She is a entrepreneur, mother, speaker, motivator, friend, and fashionista. Kendria inspires modern day women, that dare to think they can have it all, to leave behind what society has told them they should be, define their own paths, find their dryeams, and build businesses centered around their own passions. As the founder of the lifestyle brand Dria Dair (IG: @_driadair_), she leads her team in finding and styling together new fashion trends and bringing them to her customers at an affordable price. Her brand has been active for close to a decade and has evolved with her through the years. From her North Carolina retail brick and mortar store to showcasing at various fashion weeks, Kendria is truly paving the way for female entrepreneurs in the Arizona fashion industry.⁠ Through the years, she has made it a priority to give back to her local communities through charitable events, clothing drives, and her support of women and the LGBTQ+ community. She is excited to continue to grow, tinspire, connect with other like minded people & support others! Her brand's statement reflects her belief that you should “Dare to be unapologetically you.”

Meet Teresa, Teresa Foss is a published makeup artist and beauty influencer as well as the owner of DC Elite Image. With a unique & diverse background in the fashion and beauty industry, Teresa’s resume includes make-up artistry, luxury retail merchandising, wardrobe styling, modeling, and fashion/beauty journalism. She has her BA in Fashion Merchandising from Marymount University and her makeup certification from Graham Webb Academy. Teresa is constantly working on perfecting her craft and has taken master classes with iconic makeup artists such as Mario Dedivanovic, Patrick Ta, Scott Barnes, Danessa Myricks, Lottie, Ash K Holmes, Donni Davy, and James Molloy. Because of her strong social media presence, Teresa has created content for top beauty & fashion brands including Rent the Runway, Ipsy, Dossier, and Adore Me.Being multi-racial, Teresa loves the growth in diversity in the makeup industry and has worked on beauty campaigns with inclusive brands such as Becca Cosmetics and It Cosmetics. She brings her creativity, passion, and professionalism to each client booking. Her style of artistry ranges anywhere from fresh & modern to ultra-glam. Currently, Teresa is available for bookings in Los Angeles, Washington D.C., and New York City.