Jennifer Valoppi Podcast

From running through Manhattan with shopping bags of makeup to building a half a billion dollar beauty empire, Laura Geller's story is a masterclass in resilience, vision, and what it really takes to build a business that lasts.In Episode 11, Jennifer Valoppi sits down with LAURA GELLER, founder of Laura Geller Beauty, Broadway artist, QVC icon, and one of the most respected pioneers in the modern beauty industry, for a deeply honest conversation about creating a brand from the ground up and fighting to protect it.Laura started her career as a makeup artist for television, film, and theater before realizing her true calling was empowering everyday women. In 1993, she launched her own line and built a destination on Manhattan's Upper East Side where women came to learn how to do their own makeup. As the business grew, so did the challenges. From investors whose missions did not align with hers, to a moment when new owners questioned whether she had "aged out" of her own brand, Laura refused to back down. Today, Laura Geller Beauty is a half a billion dollar company, and she has earned her reputation as the Steve Jobs of the cosmetic industry.What you'll learn in this episode:• How to turn passion and craft into a scalable business• Why empowering your customer changes everything• How to survive misaligned investors and protect your vision• What to do when others try to underestimate or push you out• Why asking for help is the lesson every founder learns too late• The mindset that carries you through humiliation, doubt, and setbacksA powerful, unfiltered look at what it takes to build a beauty empire and stay true to your own vision.ABOUT THE GUEST:Laura Geller is the founder of Laura Geller Beauty, a Broadway artist, a longtime QVC icon, and one of the most influential figures in the modern beauty industry. Her brand is celebrated for its inclusive philosophy and its dedication to empowering everyday women.The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast, where women learn from leaders.New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.Follow Jennifer: @jennifervaloppipodcastLearn more: jennifervaloppi.comSupport Women of Tomorrow: womenoftomorrow.orgNew episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. 🎙️ The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Presented by Murray Hill Press, LLC.

What does it take to build a purpose-driven brand that disrupts an entire industry?In this episode of The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™, Jennifer sits down with Amy Errett, Founder and CEO of Madison Reed, for a thoughtful and substantive conversation on entrepreneurship, leadership, resilience, and the future of building iconic consumer brands.A four-time entrepreneur with more than thirty years of business and operating expertise, Amy holds an MBA in Finance from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a B.A. from the University of Connecticut. She teaches at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and previously served as a General Partner at Maveron, the venture capital firm founded by Howard Schultz. Earlier in her career, she was CEO of Olivia, a member of the senior management team at E*TRADE, and Founder and CEO of The Spectrem Group.In this conversation, Amy offers an honest look at:• Founding Madison Reed and disrupting a category dominated by industry titans• What it takes to build a brand that is purpose-driven and mission-aligned• The importance of product integrity and the Smart 8 Free Formula• How machine learning and artificial intelligence shape modern consumer brands• Her transition from venture capitalist to operator and founder• What she learned from working with Howard Schultz at Maveron• Why investing in your team is the foundation of a sustainable business• Building a corporate culture grounded in trust, responsibility and joy• Resilience after public failure and the moment that redirected her career• Why following your intuition is one of the most underrated leadership traits• Advice for first-time founders, women in business, and emerging entrepreneursA conversation suited for students of business, entrepreneurship, marketing, consumer products, and leadership, as well as emerging founders navigating the path from corporate roles into building their own companies.The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ features influential women shaping today's world and explores how we can support one another in pursuit of our goals.Host: Jennifer Valoppi, award-winning journalist, longtime television newscaster, author, and Founder of the Women of Tomorrow Mentor and Scholarship Program.New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.Follow @jennifervaloppipodcast on Instagram and TikTok.New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. 🎙️ The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Presented by Murray Hill Press, LLC.

What does it take to make decisions that shape the future of our legal system?In this episode of The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™, Jennifer sits down with the Honorable Bronwyn C. Miller, Judge on Florida's Third District Court of Appeal, for a thoughtful and substantive conversation on justice, leadership, and the evolving role of women in law.A graduate of Barnard College at Columbia University and the University of Miami School of Law, Judge Miller began her career as a prosecutor in the Miami-Dade County State Attorney's Office, where she served as training director and division chief in the felony unit. She has been appointed to the bench by three Florida governors, most recently by Governor Rick Scott to the Third District Court of Appeal in 2018. She also serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Miami School of Law.In this conversation, Judge Miller offers an honest look at:• The judicial appointment and election processes• The challenges and rewards of running for the bench• How artificial intelligence is shaping the practice of law• Deepfakes, digital evidence, and the courtroom of the future• Social media, cyberbullying, and protecting young people• The differences between trial and appellate courts• How political polarization and post COVID culture have impacted civil discourse• Mentorship, supportive partnerships, and balancing career and family• The legacy of Sandra Day O'Connor and women in positions of power• Advice for young women pursuing careers in the lawA conversation suited for students of law, political science, government, gender studies, and journalism, as well as emerging professionals navigating the legal field.The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ features influential women shaping today's world and explores how we can support one another in pursuit of our goals.Host: Jennifer Valoppi, award-winning journalist, longtime television newscaster, author, and Founder of the Women of Tomorrow Mentor and Scholarship Program.New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.Follow @jennifervaloppipodcast on Instagram and TikTok.New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. 🎙️ The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Presented by Murray Hill Press, LLC.

What does the future of women in the film industry actually look like  and what will it take to get there?In this episode of The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™, Jennifer sits down with Keri Selig, Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Emmy-nominated producer, and Founder & President of Intuition Productions, for a thoughtful and substantive conversation about leadership, mentorship, and the long road to structural change in Hollywood.Keri spent over two decades inside the studio system as a senior executive at Warner Brothers, Bel Air Entertainment, Coppelson Entertainment at 20th Century Fox, and Court Madden at Paramount Pictures before founding her own production company. Her recent producing credits include Netflix's "The Six Triple Eight," directed by Tyler Perry and starring Kerry Washington, Susan Sarandon, and Oprah Winfrey — a film that earned multiple awards nominations, including an Academy Award nomination.In this conversation, Keri offers an honest look at:• The evolving role of women in executive and creative leadership• How streaming has shifted hiring practices industry-wide• What a producer actually does (and what it takes to sustain the work)• The decision to leave the studio system to build something of her own• The role of mentorship, both received and given• Working with major talent and managing the realities of production• The Vault, an informal network supporting women across industries• Imposter syndrome at the highest levels of leadership• Current statistics on women in film and what they revealA conversation suited for students of film, media studies, business, journalism, and gender studies, as well as emerging professionals navigating the entertainment industry.The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ features influential women shaping today's world and explores how we can support one another in pursuit of our goals.Host: Jennifer Valoppi — award-winning journalist, longtime television newscaster, author, and Founder of the Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program.New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.Follow @jennifervaloppipodcast on Instagram and TikTok.New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. 🎙️ The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Presented by Murray Hill Press, LLC.

On Episode 7 of The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast, Jennifer sits down with JULIA LEMIGOVA — Television Personality, Entrepreneur, and star of Bravo's Real Housewives of Miami — for a powerful and heartfelt conversation about the art of reinvention, the power of manifestation, and the unshakable belief that no matter where you are born, your spirit can take you anywhere.Julia's life story goes far beyond what audiences see on television. From dreaming of Paris as a young girl in the Soviet Union to becoming the Final Miss USSR before the Soviet Union became Russia, modeling for some of the world's most celebrated fashion houses, building a beloved wellness and skincare brand in Paris, and creating a beautiful life in the United States with her wife, tennis legend Martina Navratilova — Julia is the living proof that with vision, courage, and love, anything is possible.This conversation is a masterclass in authenticity, resilience, and the quiet strength of a woman who has reinvented herself again and again.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:• The truth about life on Real Housewives of Miami• Growing up under Soviet communism and dreaming of a life beyond it• The power of manifestation and trusting your own vision• Becoming the Final Miss USSR and stepping onto the world stage• Building a wellness and skincare brand in Paris from the ground up• The beautiful love story behind her marriage to Martina Navratilova• What it meant to be part of Bravo's first same-sex couple on the show• Honoring the memory of her son Maximilian and finding light through grief• Welcoming two young brothers into her family through adoption• Standing beside Martina with strength, grace, and love• Reinventing herself once again as a voice major studying opera at FIU• Her favorite role in life and the secret to her steady, grounded confidence• Why she believes our soul has no nationality or passport• Her timeless advice for young women everywhereABOUT OUR GUEST:Julia Lemigova is a television personality, entrepreneur, and star of Bravo's Real Housewives of Miami. She was the Final Miss USSR before the Soviet Union became Russia and competed in Miss Universe in 1991. After a fifteen-year modeling career working with some of the world's most respected fashion houses, she founded a wellness and skincare brand in Paris that ran for a decade. She is a devoted mother of four, partner to tennis legend Martina Navratilova, and currently a voice major at Florida International University, where she studies opera. She lives between Miami and the family farm, where she cares for her family and a beloved community of animals.CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro02:00 The reality behind Real Housewives of Miami05:00 Joining Bravo as one half of the show's first same-sex couple09:00 From red carpets to the family farm13:00 Life with the animals at home18:00 Winning Miss USSR and the dream of a new life22:00 Growing up under Soviet communism27:00 Dreaming of Paris as a little girl32:00 Her modeling career and life across continents36:00 Building a wellness and skincare brand in Paris40:00 Coming to the United States and finding home in Miami44:00 The first time she met Martina Navratilova48:00 Reconnecting eight years later53:00 Becoming a mother and welcoming her family58:00 Honoring the memory of her son Maximilian1:03:00 Standing beside Martina through her health journey1:08:00 Studying opera and the joy of reinvention1:12:00 The art of reinventing yourself with grace1:16:00 Overcoming labels and trusting your own voice1:20:00 Her message for young women everywhere1:24:00 Micro-Action for the weekCONNECT WITH JENNIFER VALOPPI:Instagram: @jennifervaloppipodcastTikTok: @jennifervaloppipodcastWebsite: jennifervaloppi.comLEARN MORE ABOUT WOMEN OF TOMORROW:womenoftomorrow.org🎧 LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | BuzzsproutNEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAYDISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Jennifer Valoppi or Murray Hill Press, LLC.#JenniferValoppiPodcast #JuliaLemigova #RealHousewivesOfMiami #MartinaNavratilova #Manifestation #Reinvention #Authenticity #Resilience #WomensWellness #PodcastForWomen #WomenInPower #LivingYourTruth #DreamBigNew episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. 🎙️ The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Presented by Murray Hill Press, LLC.

On Episode 6 of The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast, Jennifer sits down with DR. SHERRIE LEWIS-THOMAS, Florida Licensed Psychologist of Miami Beach Counseling Associates, for a powerful and honest conversation on the modern mental health crisis and what every woman can do to protect her mind, build resilience, and heal.With nearly 30 years of experience, Dr. Lewis-Thomas works with children, adolescents, and adults to help them navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, high-conflict relationships, and abuse recovery. She uses evidence-based therapies to build resilience and create lasting wellness, empowering her patients to take an active role in their mental health.In this episode, Dr. Lewis-Thomas shares the science, the strategies, and the wisdom every woman needs to hear.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:• Why anxiety and depression have skyrocketed post-pandemic• How social media is quietly fueling isolation, comparison, and trauma• The difference between a panic attack and a heart attack and how to manage one• How to recognize clinical depression vs. ordinary sadness• The warning signs of toxic relationships, gaslighting, and love bombing• Why resilience is the foundation of every successful career, relationship, and life• How to support someone struggling with anxiety, depression, or suicidal thoughts• The role of medication, therapy, and AI in modern mental health care• Practical, proven coping strategies you can use todayABOUT OUR GUEST:Dr. Sherrie Lewis-Thomas, PhD, is a Florida Licensed Psychologist practicing at Miami Beach Counseling Associates, P.A. in Miami Beach, Florida. With nearly three decades of experience in preventative mental health care, she serves children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Her work focuses on building long-term wellness, resilience, and emotional empowerment.CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro02:00 The modern mental health epidemic06:00 How social media is impacting anxiety and depression12:00 What anxiety actually does to your body16:00 Panic attacks vs. heart attacks22:00 Coping strategies that actually work28:00 Overcoming public speaking anxiety34:00 Recognizing clinical depression40:00 Suicide prevention and how to help a loved one46:00 Cutting, eating disorders, and reclaiming control52:00 Warning signs of toxic relationships58:00 Gaslighting, love bombing, and emotional abuse1:04:00 Healing from trauma and rebuilding your life1:10:00 AI, therapy, and the future of mental health1:14:00 The one trait that changes everything: resilience1:18:00 Micro-Action for the weekCONNECT WITH JENNIFER VALOPPI:Instagram: @jennifervaloppipodcastTikTok: @jennifervaloppipodcastWebsite: jennifervaloppi.comLEARN MORE ABOUT WOMEN OF TOMORROW:womenoftomorrow.org🎧 LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | BuzzsproutNEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAYIF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEEDS HELP:• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or Text 988• Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741• SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-HELP (4357)• National Domestic Violence Hotline — 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. The views and opinions expressed are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Jennifer Valoppi or Murray Hill Press, LLC.#JenniferValoppiPodcast #DrSherrieLewisThomas #MentalHealth #Psychology #Anxiety #Depression #Resilience #Healing #WomensWellness #TherapyWorks #MentalHealthMatters #Trauma #ToxicRelationships #SelfCare #WomenInWellness #PodcastForWomenNew episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. 🎙️ The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Presented by Murray Hill Press, LLC.

From breaking barriers on Wall Street to building a television empire, Nikki Haskell's career is a masterclass in vision, reinvention, and self-made success.In Episode 5, Jennifer Valoppi sits down with NIKKI HASKELL, one of the first women to build a career on Wall Street, an entrepreneur, a television pioneer, and the original influencer, for a powerful conversation on what it takes to lead, adapt, and thrive across decades of change.Long before "influencer" was a word, Nikki was setting the trends others followed. She entered the financial industry at a time when only five women worked in it, built a thriving decade-long career as a stockbroker, then channeled that same entrepreneurial drive into creating "The Nikki Haskell Show," pioneering the on-location celebrity television format the entire industry would later adopt. Today she brings that lifetime of experience to social media, mentoring a new generation of women.What you'll learn in this episode:• How to break into a male-dominated industry and succeed on your own terms• The mindset behind building a career from nothing, more than once• Why reinvention is the key to long-term success• Lessons in resilience, perseverance, and self-belief• How to take risks and lead without waiting for permission• Timeless advice for young women on confidence and ambitionA conversation about building a remarkable life through grit, vision, and the courage to constantly begin again.ABOUT THE GUEST:Nikki Haskell is a pioneering financial professional, an entrepreneur, and the creator, host, and producer of "The Nikki Haskell Show." A trailblazer across finance, television, and social media, she is widely recognized as the original influencer.The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast, where women learn from leaders.New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.Follow Jennifer: @jennifervaloppipodcastLearn more: jennifervaloppi.comSupport Women of Tomorrow: womenoftomorrow.orgNew episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. 🎙️ The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Presented by Murray Hill Press, LLC.

What if the secret to radiant skin  and a more balanced life is 5,000 years old? In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Shrankla Holchek, founder of UMA Oils and president of the world's largest producer of organic essential oils. A former senior executive at McKinsey & Company turned entrepreneur, Shrankla brings ancient Ayurvedic wisdom into modern luxury skincare, with products stocked at Saks, the Four Seasons, Goop, and Net-A-Porter.Together they explore what Ayurveda actually is and how to discover your dosha type, the real difference between face oils and creams, why rose oil costs thousands of dollars per pound, and how Shrankla's family has served the royal family of India for 800 years. They also get honest about ambitious careers, the reality of work-life balance, navigating sexual harassment in corporate environments, and the one mindset shift that helped Shrankla step fully into her power.Shrankla is also a proud board member and mentor at the Women of Tomorrow Mentor and Scholarship Program.Today's Micro Action: Think of one obstacle you've faced in your life. Focus on how you overcame it — and how you can apply that same strength to your life today.Learn more about UMA Oils at umaoils.com and follow @umaoils on social media.Support the Women of Tomorrow Mentor and Scholarship Program at womenoftomorrow.org.Follow Jennifer at @JenniferValoppi on social media.New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. 🎙️ The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Presented by Murray Hill Press, LLC.

She came to America as a mail order bride. Today she's one of the most respected wealth advisors in the country.In Episode 3, Jennifer Valoppi sits down with ROSITA JO KAUFMAN — three-time Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors honoree and former Executive Director at Morgan Stanley — for one of the most powerful conversations on money, mindset, and resilience you'll hear all year.Rosita grew up in severe poverty in the Philippines. She came to the United States in her twenties with broken English and a dream. She started as a bank teller arriving at 6am every day, became a top car salesperson at a Ford dealership, and went on to graduate #1 in her Wall Street training class — competing against men from Yale and Harvard.In this episode, Rosita opens up about:— The childhood poverty that fueled her ambition— The "sectional sofa moment" that changed her life forever— Coming to America as a mail order bride— Being paid HALF of what male coworkers made— Breaking into Wall Street as a woman and minority— The 15-20% savings rule every woman needs— Why "make more money" is the fastest way to pay off debt— How to handle market crashes without panicking— The mindset shift that builds real generational wealthThis episode is a masterclass in wealth, women, and what it actually takes to win.ABOUT THE GUEST:Rosita Jo Kaufman is a three-time Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors honoree (2019, 2020, 2021) and former Executive Director and Senior Portfolio Manager at Morgan Stanley with over 30 years of experience in wealth management.🎙️ The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast — Where women learn from leaders.New episodes every Tuesday & Thursday.Follow Jennifer: @jennifervaloppipodcastLearn more: jennifervaloppi.comSupport Women of Tomorrow: womenoftomorrow.orgNew episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. 🎙️ The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Presented by Murray Hill Press, LLC.

Jennifer Valoppi sits down with Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos, visionary developer, co-founder of Flag Luxury Group, and the powerhouse behind iconic luxury properties including The Ritz-Carlton South Beach and The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad.From walking into rooms where she was one of the only women in finance and real estate to developing billions of dollars in luxury properties, Dayssi built her empire through grit, vision, resilience, and relentless determination.In this powerful conversation, she opens up about transforming South Beach into a world-class luxury destination, surviving unimaginable personal tragedy at 19 years old, overcoming fear and grief, and what it truly takes to succeed in high-pressure industries where most people give up.Bold. Brilliant. Unstoppable.A conversation about power, perseverance, leadership, loss, luxury, and the mindset required to build something extraordinary.🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you get your podcasts.The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™New episodes every Tuesday + Thursday@JenniferValoppiPodcastPresented by Murray Hill Press LLCNew episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. 🎙️ The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Presented by Murray Hill Press, LLC.

She has prosecuted some of the most complex cases in Florida history. But for Katherine Fernandez Rundle, nothing has consumed her more than the fight to end human trafficking.Jennifer Valoppi sits down with Miami-Dade's State Attorney for a conversation every parent, educator, and community leader needs to hear. They go deep on what human trafficking really looks like in our own backyard, how predators operate in plain sight, and what it takes to change laws and protect the most vulnerable.This is not a comfortable conversation. It is a necessary one.The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ — new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.Presented by Murray Hill Press, LLC.New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. 🎙️ The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Presented by Murray Hill Press, LLC.

Before social media had a name, Nikki Haskell was already an influencer.Jennifer Valoppi sits down with the legendary Nikki Haskell — Wall Street stockbroker turned Hollywood socialite, Studio 54 regular, and one of the original women who proved that reinvention isn't a backup plan, it's a superpower.They talk about breaking into a male-dominated trading floor, the iconic nights at Studio 54, her friendships with the biggest names in entertainment, and how she built a brand that has outlasted decades of trends.The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ — new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.Presented by Murray Hill Press, LLC.New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. 🎙️ The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Presented by Murray Hill Press, LLC.

The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast launches April 21 with three powerhouse guests: Nikki Haskell, Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos, and Katherine Fernandez Rundle. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. Business. Mentorship. Resilience. Subscribe now so you don't miss a moment.Presented by Murray Hill Press, LLC.New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. 🎙️ The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Presented by Murray Hill Press, LLC.