Helping 1 Million Women Earn $1 Million | Kalika Yap | Serial Entrepreneur & Branding Expert

Kalika Yap is on a mission to help 1 million women earn $1 million and create 1 million jobs. A serial entrepreneur, inventor of the Purse Hook, branding and marketing expert, author of The Little Brand Book, and host of the Wonder Podcast, she’s built multiple successful companies while championing women in business. Kalika shares the pivotal moments in her journey: from growing up in Hawaii and studying journalism at NYU, to launching her first startup on Abbot Kinney in Venice, to leading Citrus Studios and Orange & Bergamot today. She opens up about mastering the art of letting go, the difference between being honest and telling the truth, and why people in power must create spaces where everyone belongs. Her story is equal parts entrepreneurial playbook and call to action for women who want to build wealth, create impact, and lead with intention. Chapters: 00:00 – Kalika Yap on Her Mission to Empower Women Entrepreneurs 04:52 – Knowing You’re in the Right Place 05:48 – Why the Answers Are Already Within You 09:00 – Telling the Truth vs. Being Honest 11:30 – Why You Don’t Need Everything Figured Out Before You Start 16:00 – Growing Up in Hawaii and Early Career Lessons 20:00 – From NYU Journalism to CNBC and Bloomberg 24:00 – Launching Her First Business in Venice, California 29:09 – Why Women Are Incredible Entrepreneurs 33:00 – Lessons from Building Multiple Brands 37:00 – The Power of Branding and Storytelling 41:32 – Taking Authentic Action Through Truth-Telling 45:24 – Advice to Your 8-Year-Old Self 46:51 – How Life’s Challenges Prepare You for Leadership 50:00 – Building Belonging in Business and Community 55:00 – The Legacy Kalika Wants to Leave The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices