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The first thing women are asked to prove is often the thing they’ve already spent years proving.Takin’ Care of Lady Business Episode 171Emily Ramshaw had nearly two decades in nonprofit media when she started The 19th, a national newsroom focused on gender, politics, and policy. She knew how to run a newsroom and knew the audience existed. But fundraising exposed a different set of rules, including donor meetings where she was told to uncross her arms, smile more, and make the work feel less threatening.In this episode of Takin’ Care of Lady Business, Jennifer Justice sits down with Emily to talk about what raising money taught her about power, leverage, and the size of the ask. Emily shares the meeting where she asked for $100,000 and a donor pushed her to say what she actually needed, then offered $1 million. She also explains how she learned to turn every “no” into new introductions and how repetition changed the way she approached fundraising.Emily also shares why she built The 19th differently from the start, with paid family leave, elder care leave, health coverage, meaningful time off, and a higher salary floor. Her story is a reminder that women are not lacking the experience to succeed. They are navigating conditioning around who gets to ask, who gets treated like a credible bet, and what changes when you understand the rules well enough to rewrite them.What You'll LearnHow fundraising exposed the different rules women face around moneyWhat a $100,000 ask becoming $1 million taught Emily about scaleHow Emily turned rejection into a repeatable path to new fundersHow Emily designed The 19th around the barriers that keep women from advancingHighlights:(00:00) Meet Emily Ramshaw(02:32) Building the newsroom women were missing(04:49) Starting The 19th with $20,000(06:24) When your experience is the proof(09:39) Women funding The 19th(13:24) Learning to make the bigger ask(16:09) When motherhood changes the career equation(19:03) Turning every no into three introductions(19:54) The story that put The 19th on the map(21:03) Raising nearly $120 million(26:45) Why confidence was never the problem(35:01) The worst advice Emily ever receivedAbout Our Guest:Emily Ramshaw is the Co-Founder and CEO of The 19th, an independent nonprofit newsroom covering gender, politics, and policy. Before launching The 19th in 2020, she spent nearly two decades in nonprofit journalism, including serving as editor-in-chief of The Texas Tribune. Today, The 19th has a staff of roughly 60 across more than 20 states and distributes its journalism free to readers and partner newsrooms across the country. Under Emily’s leadership, the organization has raised close to $120 million while building an institution designed around the realities of the people doing the work.Emily Ramshaw’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-ramshaw-0b952854/ Emily Ramshaw’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eramshaw/ Explore The 19th: https://19thnews.org/ About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/JJ’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TakinCareOfLadyBusiness The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Building a company once teaches you how to survive. Building one again shows you what you actually learned.Takin’ Care of Lady Business Episode 170Lindsey Boyd, left her dream job at Chanel to co-found The Laundress, bootstrapping the company for 15 years before selling it to Unilever. Now she's back in founder mode with Lindry Lab, bringing two decades of hard-earned lessons about money, ownership, growth, and trusting your instincts.In this episode of Takin’ Care of Lady Business, Jennifer Justice sits down with Lindsey to talk about building without traditional investors, asking for the help and opportunities you need, and what founders should understand before selling a company.Lindsey also shares what she learned navigating an acquisition, including the reality of earn-outs and the money founders actually walk away with. And as she builds Lindry Lab, she’s making different choices, including exploring outside capital to grow faster, while holding onto the instincts that helped her build The Laundress in the first place.What You'll LearnHow Lindsey bootstrapped The Laundress without traditional investorsWhy asking for help can be one of a founder's biggest advantagesWhat founders need to understand about acquisitions and earn-outsWhat Lindsey is doing differently the second time aroundHighlights:(00:00) Meet Lindsey Boyd(01:20) From Chanel to founding The Laundress(02:05) Hand-washing cashmere and discovering the gap in the market(03:27) Going all-in on product over service(06:07) Leaving her dream job and calling her parents(07:43) Bootstrapping The Laundress with a soap splash fundraiser(12:11) Why staying the course matters(17:27) The Unilever "love letter" that started acquisition talks(21:35) Facing an investor's "unsexy" comment(25:00) Building Lindry Lab's three pillars: formula, fragrance, packaging(34:55) The worst advice she ever receivedAbout Our Guest:Lindsey Boyd is the founder of Lindry Lab and former co-founder of The Laundress, the luxury laundry care brand she bootstrapped for 15 years before selling to Unilever in 2019. With a background in fashion and textiles at Chanel, Brooks Brothers, Nicole Miller, and Malia Mills, Lindsey has spent more than two decades rethinking how consumers care for clothing and their homes. Today, she's bringing that experience to Lindry Lab, a new laundry and home care brand built around high-performance formulas, fragrance, and thoughtful design.Lindsey Boyd’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-julia-boyd-9007073/ Lindsey Boyd’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindseyjuliaboyd/ Explore Lindry Lab: https://lindrylab.com/ About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/JJ’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TakinCareOfLadyBusiness The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Your biggest career opportunities may not come from what you know, but from who remembers your name.Takin' Care of Lady Business Episode 169On this episode of Takin' Care of Lady Business, Jennifer Justice sits down with Caroline Dell, Co-founder and CEO of Goodword, to explore why your network is one of the most valuable assets you'll ever build, and why its real power comes from knowing how to activate it.Drawing on her experience helping scale Chief and now building Goodword, Caroline shares why relationships, not resumes, algorithms, or AI alone, continue to create the biggest career opportunities. From finding her co-founder through a single introduction to raising her first $500,000 almost entirely through her personal network, she explains why the people who advocate for you behind closed doors often shape your future more than any application or pitch ever could.Jennifer and Caroline also unpack why women are often more hesitant to ask for introductions, support, and opportunities, how understanding the realities of fundraising creates leverage rather than limitation, and how AI can strengthen, not replace, the human relationships that move careers forward.This conversation is a reminder that your network isn't just who you know. It's the trust you've built, the people willing to vouch for you, and the opportunities that become possible when you're willing to make the ask.What You'll Learn:How relationships become a real source of career leverageWhy asking for an introduction doesn’t require turning every contact into a friendshipHow Caroline used her own network to find her co-founder and fund her companyHow AI can help preserve the context that makes professional relationships valuableHighlights:(00:00) Meet Caroline Dell(01:39) Why your network is your most powerful asset(06:08) The gap Goodword fills that communities can't(06:53) Why our brains can’t keep up with our networks: The Dunbar number(13:52) Why women hesitate to ask for favors(19:53) Leaving Chief and deciding to found a company(23:56) Finding her technical co-founder Chris(24:59) The hard truth about women raising venture capital(34:38) The worst advice Caroline ever receivedAbout Our Guest:Caroline Dell is the co-founder and CEO of Goodword, a modern relationship management platform designed to help professionals manage, cultivate, and leverage their networks. Before launching Goodword, she spent nearly a decade building communities and creating access for women in leadership, including serving as an early employee and executive at Chief. Drawing from her experience scaling a professional network to thousands of members, Caroline recognized that while relationships drive career-changing opportunities, people struggle to maintain the context and connections needed to use those networks effectively. Today, she is using AI to transform how people understand and activate their relationships, helping professionals turn their networks into a powerful source of opportunities, introductions, and growth. Caroline Dell’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-dell/ Caroline Dell’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundercaroline/ Explore Goodword: https://www.goodword.com/ Get $25 off (1 free month) of Goodword with the code: FRIENDOFJJAbout Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/JJ’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TakinCareOfLadyBusiness The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Tamara Warren has spent decades test-driving thousands of cars, covering the automotive industry as a journalist, and watching one truth play out over and over again: women drive the majority of car-buying decisions, yet the industry still isn't built with them in mind.Takin’ Care of Lady Business Episode 168From crash-test standards and product design to dealership experiences and executive leadership, the systems behind one of the biggest purchases of our lives continue to overlook the people making most of the buying decisions. The result isn't just frustrating – it's costly, inefficient, and, in some cases, dangerous.In this episode of Takin' Care of Lady Business, Jennifer Justice sits down with Tamara Warren, Founder and CEO of Le Car Inc., to unpack the hidden power mechanics of the automotive industry. They explore why representation has to start long before the marketing campaign, how women can make more informed and empowered purchasing decisions, and why designing for women isn't just good equity, it's good business.This conversation isn't really about cars. It's about what happens when the people driving the economy aren't the ones shaping the products, systems, and decisions that affect them.What You'll LearnWhy women's purchasing power still isn't reflected in how cars are designed or soldHow product design, leadership, and representation shape the customer experience long before a sale is madeWhy knowledge—not intimidation—is one of the greatest sources of leverage when making a major purchaseHow Tamara built Le Car by rejecting the traditional business model and putting consumer trust firstHighlights:(00:00) Meet Tamara Warren(02:47) The everyday ways cars still fail women(06:26) How the automotive industry became a system built by—and for—men(16:04) Why traditional negotiation advice doesn't always work for women(30:27) The safety gap: what crash testing still misses(33:48) Why representation in leadership changes the products we buy(38:38) Building Le Car to empower women before they ever step into a dealership(43:19) The worst business advice Tamara ever receivedAbout Our Guest:Tamara Warren is the founder of Le Car, a Techstars company built to validate women in the automotive space. Raised in Detroit, Michigan, Tamara spent decades as a journalist and author covering transportation, lifestyle, and business for top outlets including The New York Times, Car and Driver, Elle, Esquire, and The Verge, as well as serving as a jurist for the World Car of the Year awards. After recognizing that women control the vast majority of car-buying decisions yet remain overlooked by traditional auto design, marketing, and dealership networks, she launched Le Car to disrupt the industry. Today, she shares her perspective on dismantling male-dominated spaces, reclaiming female economic power in major life purchases, and proving that women belong in the driver’s seat, literally and figuratively.Tamara Warren’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaralwarren/ Tamara Warren’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamarawarren/ Explore Le Car Inc.: https://www.lecar.co/ About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/JJ’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TakinCareOfLadyBusiness The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Building a company is one thing. Keeping control of it is another.Nicole Eckels moved to Australia armed with nothing but a hunch that the country's beauty market was missing something. She didn't have a business plan or industry experience, just an obsession with fragrance and a refusal to accept "there's nothing like that here" as a permanent answer. Twenty years later, that hunch is the largest fragrance brand in the Southern Hemisphere.Takin’ Care of Lady Business Episode 167In this candid conversation, Jennifer Justice sits down with Nicole Eckels, Founder and CEO at Glasshouse Fragrances, to trace her path from expat makeup artist to CEO of a global luxury brand. Nicole walks through finding her one and only investor, becoming her own manufacturer when no contractors existed for the category, and the boardroom crisis where her own leadership team nearly pushed her out of the company she built. She's unflinching about the mistake that caused it: assuming instead of directing, and letting a board dilute her ownership of her own vision.Together, they dig into what pay equity actually looks like in practice, why long-term incentives matter more than annual bonuses, and how Nicole scaled into the notoriously crowded US market during COVID by refusing to copy what every other candle brand was doing.What You'll Learn:Why protecting your vision is just as important as building your businessHow to spot real opportunities before everyone else sees themWhat founders get wrong about leadership, ownership, and long-term growthHow to filter advice, trust your instincts, and make decisions you can stand behindHighlights:(00:00) Meet Nicole Eckels(03:00) Spotting the gap in Australia's beauty market(04:15) Deciding to build the world's best bath and body brand(07:33) Finding her one and only angel investor(09:05) Becoming her own manufacturer when none existed(13:17) Making her first hire and early team growth(14:51) The danger of relying on one advisor's opinion(19:06) When her leadership team tried to push her out(25:03) Rethinking pay equity and long-term incentives(38:17) Nicole's worst advice ever receivedAbout Our Guest:Nicole Eckels is the Founder & CEO at Glasshouse Fragrances, the largest fragrance brand in the Southern Hemisphere. Originally from New York, Nicole moved to Australia as a single mother with a 12-year-old son, drawn by a desire for a safer, more balanced life. Noticing a gap in the market for luxury home fragrance, she built her scented candles from her own kitchen, secured a single angel investor, and became her own manufacturer at a time when no contractors existed for the category. Over 20 years, Nicole grew Glasshouse into a global brand, weathered a boardroom attempt to push her out of her own company, and expanded into the notoriously crowded US market during the height of COVID. Today, she shares her experience building a business on her own terms, learning to trust her instincts over any single advisor, and creating a company where pay equity and long term investment reflect the value people bring.Nicole Eckels’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-eckels-32649a46/  Nicole Eckels’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleeckels/ Explore Glasshouse Fragrances: https://www.glasshousefragrances.com/ About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/JJ’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TakinCareOfLadyBusiness The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.

Your doctor says your results fall within the “normal range.” But what happens when you know something still isn’t right?Takin' Care of Lady Business Episode 166On this episode of Takin' Care of Lady Business, Jennifer Justice sits down with Dr. Florence Comite, founder of the Comite Center for Precision Medicine and Healthy Longevity, to examine who gets to define “normal” when it comes to women’s health, and why population averages rarely tell the whole story of an individual body.Dr. Comite explains how precision medicine uses personal health data to identify risks before they become diagnoses. They discuss the relationship between genetics and daily choices, the blood tests Dr. Comite believes women should understand, the role of testosterone in women’s health, and why she views GLP-1 medications as one of the most consequential medical developments of this century.This conversation is ultimately about having the information to ask better questions. Because advocating for your health begins with knowing that “normal” does not always mean optimal—and that one answer does not have to end the conversation.What You'll Learn:Why population-based lab ranges may not reflect what is optimal for an individualThe five biomarkers Dr. Comite recommends discussing with your healthcare providerHow genetics, lifestyle, and environment can influence long-term health risksWhy Dr. Comite believes GLP-1 medications could have an impact far beyond weight lossHighlights:(00:00) Meet Dr. Florence Comite(06:01) Why biological age matters more than chronological age(09:10) Why your DNA is only “a draft”(09:31) The problem with “normal” lab ranges(11:06) JJ’s experience challenging her cortisol results(19:45) Five biomarkers women should understand(31:40) Why Dr Comite believes GLP-1s are the antibiotics of the 21st century(46:50) The worst advice Dr. Comite ever receivedThis conversation is for information, not medical advice. Talk to your own doctor before making changes.About Our Guest:Dr. Florence Comite is the founder of the Comite Center for Precision Medicine and Healthy Longevity, with practices in Silicon Valley and Miami Beach. A graduate of Yale Medical School and trained at the National Institutes of Health, she spent decades on faculty at Yale working across reproductive endocrinology, adult endocrinology, and pediatric endocrinology, and helped bring pioneering peptide therapies to market for fertility treatment. In 1992, she launched one of the first women's health practices built on precision, data-driven care rather than one-size-fits-all medicine. Today, she is the author of Invincible: Defy Your Genetic Destiny to Live Better, Longer, and continues to help patients of all ages use their own biomarkers to detect disease risk decades before it strikes, proving that with the right data, aging and genetic destiny don't have to be the same thing.Dr. Florence Comite’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drflorencecomite/ Dr. Florence Comite’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drflorencecomite/ Explore Comite Center for Precision Medicine & Healthy Longevity: https://www.comitemd.com/ Explore Dr. Florence’s book, Invincible: Defy Your Genetic Destiny to Live Better, Longer: https://www.amazon.com/Invincible-Genetic-Destiny-Better-Longer/dp/0316595551 About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/JJ’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TakinCareOfLadyBusiness The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Playing it safe is supposed to protect your business. But what if it’s actually costing you growth?Women are taught to protect every dollar while men are encouraged to raise and bet bigger. Women are often taught to protect every dollar, do more themselves, and wait for guaranteed success before investing. Men, meanwhile, are taught to raise capital, hire for growth, and take bigger bets. That difference in training has consequences.Takin' Care of Lady Business Episode 165On this episode of Takin' Care of Lady Business, Jennifer Justice sits down with Dani Lynn Robison, CEO at Freedom Family Investments, to explore how she went from performing as a musician on cruise ships to building a successful real estate investment firm. Dani shares how she found her way into real estate after trying multiple careers, learned to navigate a male dominated industry, and built wealth by embracing challenges instead of avoiding them.Together, Jennifer and Dani unpack the realities of investing in real estate and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who believe in you. They discuss the difference between preserving money and putting it to work, and how needs-based real estate can become part of a more intentional investment strategy. Because playing small has a price, too.What You'll Learn:Why playing it safe can be an expensive business strategyHow Dani built authority in a male-dominated industryThe difference between preserving money and building wealthWhy the right mentor should strengthen your confidenceHow needs-based real estate and passive investing workWhy every dollar should have a clearly defined jobHighlights:(00:00) Meet Dani Lynn Robison(01:34) From cruise-ship musician to real estate investor: Dani's career journey(06:34) Finding a mentor and learning 12 ways to buy and sell real estate(16:24) Proving herself as CEO in a male-dominated industry(20:19) What Freedom Family Investments actually invests in(24:24) How her real estate funds work: minimums and returns(27:57) Permission to build wealth(32:46) Confronting a mentor who threatened her(36:03) Afford the people that are around youAbout Our Guest:Dani Lynn Robison is the CEO of Freedom Family Investments, a private equity real estate firm focused on investing in needs based real estate including multifamily, senior housing, and self storage. After starting her career as a musician performing on cruise ships with her husband, Dani explored multiple paths before discovering her passion for real estate during the 2008 market crash. She went on to build her expertise through investing, mentoring, and hands on experience, eventually creating a company that helps others build wealth through real estate. Dani Lynn Robison’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danilynnrobison/ Dani Lynn Robison’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danilynnrobison/ Explore Freedom Family Investments: https://freedomfamilyinvestments.com/ For a free copy of Dani’s bestselling book, Calm Money Never Panics, check out this website: ChatwithFreedom.com and enter the code LADY. For more info on the book check it out here: https://calmmoneyneverpanics.com/ About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/JJ’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TakinCareOfLadyBusiness The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Austin Fremont learned exactly what her time was worth when she had less of it to give away.After becoming a solo mom by choice, the President of Fremont Blue Events started looking at her business differently. Every event meant childcare. Every unnecessary meeting meant time away from her children. And every yes suddenly had a very real cost.Takin’ Care of Lady Business Episode 164In this deeply personal conversation, Jennifer Justice sits down with Austin Fremont, President of Fremont Blue Events, to compare their paths of becoming solo mothers by choice, from egg freezing, IVF, and donor decisions to the financial and professional realities of parenting without a second household income. Austin also shares how becoming a mother changed the way she priced her work: every event now carries the cost of childcare and time away from her children.Because when your time stops feeling infinite, you get very clear about what it’s worth.What You'll Learn:Why JJ and Austin stopped waiting for partnership before pursuing motherhoodWhat egg freezing, IVF, and choosing a donor actually looked like for each of themThe financial difference between single parenting and solo parentingHow Austin began charging more because every project required childcare and time away from her childrenHow refusing to wait for the right time changed the way she runs her business and prices her work.Highlights:(00:00) Meet Austin Fremont(02:16) Building a boutique events company in New York City(03:32) Growing up around Andy Warhol and the art world(06:09) Deciding to become a solo mom by choice(09:23) Why marriage was no longer a requirement for family(15:23) Navigating IVF, egg freezing, and donor decisions(20:33) The difference between single and solo parenting(23:39) How motherhood changed the way she valued her time(25:56) Building a support system while running a company(30:57) Creating a relationship with a known donor(35:03) Austin’s worst advice ever receivedAbout Our Guest:Austin Fremont is the President of Fremont Blue Events, a boutique events firm based in New York City that produces benefits, galas, and intimate gatherings for organizations across the arts, design, environmental, and nonprofit spaces. Growing up in Greenwich Village surrounded by the art world, Austin developed a passion for creativity, storytelling, and bringing people together. After building her events company and dedicating years to her career, Austin chose to become a solo mom by choice, navigating IVF, donor conception, and motherhood while continuing to lead her business. Today, she shares her experience of building a family on her own terms, redefining success, trusting her instincts, and proving that there is no single path to creating the life you want.Austin Fremont’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-fremont-8b026567/ Austin Fremont’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austingrayish/ Explore Fremont Blue Events: https://fremontblueevents.com/ About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/JJ’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TakinCareOfLadyBusiness The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

You negotiate your salary. You negotiate your title. But what if the biggest negotiation is buried in the paperwork you sign before your first day?Takin' Care of Lady Business Episode 163On this episode of Takin' Care of Lady Business, Jennifer Justice sits down with Gretchen Carlson, journalist and Co-founder of Lift Our Voices, to unpack the hidden contract clauses that shift power away from employees without them realizing, before anything ever goes wrong.After her landmark lawsuit against Roger Ailes and Fox News, Gretchen discovered just how much leverage employers gain through forced arbitration and NDAs. What began as one woman's fight became a movement that helped pass two bipartisan federal laws and continues to reshape how workers understand their rights.Together, Jennifer and Gretchen explore why legal protections only matter if you know they exist, how culture changes more slowly than legislation, and why understanding the contracts you sign is one of the smartest investments you can make in your own career. Because power isn't just about what happens when something goes wrong. It's about knowing what you're agreeing to before it ever does.What You'll Learn:How to recognize when a contract understatedly limits your leverageThe difference between forced arbitration and NDAs – and why it mattersWhat Gretchen Carlson's lawsuit changed for workers across the countryWhy changing the law is only the first step toward changing workplace cultureThe questions every employee should ask before signing an employment agreementHighlights:(00:00) Meet Gretchen Carlson(01:02) Suing Roger Ailes at Fox News(02:08) Deciding to file the lawsuit(04:56) How her kids handled the fallout(09:58) Discovering the arbitration clause in her contract(12:11) Why forced arbitration was never meant for this(14:21) Only 2% of employees win in arbitration(16:47) NDAs versus forced arbitration explained(19:07) The Love Where You Work AI tool(23:54) Fighting cultural silence around speaking up(29:30) States banning NDAs in settlements(38:33) The worst advice she ever receivedAbout Our Guest:Gretchen Carlson is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and co-founder of Lift Our Voices, a nonprofit dedicated to ending workplace silencing mechanisms. After her landmark lawsuit against former Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes, she became a leading advocate for ending forced arbitration and non-disclosure agreements, helping pass two landmark bipartisan workplace reform laws in 2022. A former CBS News and Fox News anchor, Gretchen is also a CNN contributor, TED speaker, and author of the New York Times bestsellers Be Fierce and Getting Real.  Today, Lift Our Voices continues to push for state-level legislation, educate workers through its free Love Where You Work AI tool, and share survivor stories through its #LoveJustice campaign.Gretchen Carlson’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gretchen-carlson/ Gretchen Carlson’s Website: https://www.gretchencarlson.com/ Gretchen Carlson’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gretchencarlson/ Explore Lift Our Voices: https://liftourvoices.org/ About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/JJ’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TakinCareOfLadyBusiness The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

The lie we’ve been told is that working harder is how you get promoted. Kelly Mooney feels the real difference is understanding the rules that no one hands you. Takin' Care of Lady Business Episode 162On this episode of Takin' Care of Lady Business, Jennifer Justice sits down with Kelly Mooney, founder and CEO of Equipt Women, to explore what happens when you stop internalizing broken systems and start rewriting the rulebook. Kelly shares how selling her company to IBM taught her what corporate culture gets wrong about power, why a single dinner with Gloria Steinem redirected her entire career, and why sponsorship, not just mentorship, is the real accelerant behind promotion.Together, Jennifer and Kelly unpack the invisible rules of the workplace, the courage it takes to ask "do I have your support," and why building confidence, community, and financial literacy often does more for women's careers than simply working harder ever will.What You'll Learn:How to spot the unwritten rules shaping your workplaceWhy sponsorship creates more career momentum than mentorship aloneHow to recognize when your anger has become your greatest fuelWhat it means to become a protector, not just a participantWhy confidence, class, and clarity outlast playing small every timeHighlights:(00:00) Meet Kelly Mooney(001:30) Selling a digital agency to IBM(02:41) The dinner with Gloria Steinem that changed her(04:31) Why your circle of trust should be women(07:04) Learning IBM was not the right fit(14:57) Life inside a global corporation(20:19) Watching women get talked over on calls(21:36) Owning your choices in corporate America(22:43) What Up and Equipt Women really teach(27:36) Why sponsors matter more than mentors(31:00) The power of asking do I have your support(37:33) The worst advice she ever receivedAbout Our Guest:Kelly Mooney is the founder and CEO of Equipt Women. With a background spanning design, digital marketing, and executive leadership, Kelly built a digital agency that she ultimately sold to IBM, later serving as an executive within the organization. She founded Equipt Women to help women get paid and promoted at the same rates as men, giving them the tools to build careers and lives they love. Kelly is also the co-author of the book Up, a playbook for navigating the unwritten rules of the workplace. Today, Equipt Women partners with organizations investing in their leadership pipelines, while also offering free tools, courses, and a weekly newsletter that help women build confidence, negotiate compensation, and take ownership of their careers.Kelly Mooney’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pkmooney/ Kelly Mooney’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pkmooney/ Explore Equipt Women: https://equiptwomen.com/ About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/JJ’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TakinCareOfLadyBusiness The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

The startup world loves a scoreboard. More funding. More locations. More growth. But what if those aren't the numbers that actually tell you whether you're building a great business?Takin' Care of Lady Business Episode 161On this episode of Takin' Care of Lady Business, Jennifer Justice sits down with Rachel Krupa, founder of The Goods Mart and Krupa Consulting, to explore what happens when you stop building for optics and start building for longevity. Rachel shares why she walked away from the pressure to scale at all costs, how redefining success changed the way she grew her business, and why the expertise you earn through experience may be your greatest source of leverage.Together, Jennifer and Rachel unpack the difference between growth and leverage, the pressure founders face to follow someone else's definition of success, and why operational excellence, community, and institutional knowledge often create far more lasting businesses than speed ever will.What You'll Learn:How to distinguish growth from real leverageWhy operational excellence creates more lasting success than rapid scaleHow to recognize when your expertise has become one of your most valuable assetsWhat it means to define success on your own termsWhy the strongest businesses are built around intention, not opticsHighlights:(00:00) Meet Rachel Krupa(01:39) What The Goods Mart is really building(03:47) Finding brands before everyone else does(04:35) Learning retail the expensive way(06:36) Why fast growth was the wrong scoreboard(11:29) Refusing slotting fees from day one(13:52) Building the Williamsburg flagship(17:17) How COVID proved their curation worked(19:58) The reality of raising money(26:27) Closing a store and choosing focus(32:21) Turning industry knowledge into power(39:26) Charging for the expertise you earnedAbout Our Guest:Rachel Krupa is the founder of The Goods Mart and Krupa Consulting. With more than 20 years of experience across CPG, retail, food, wellness, and brand strategy, Rachel has helped launch and grow brands including Thrive Market, Our Place, Goop’s wellness vertical, Tastemade, Milk Bar, La Colombe, and more. She launched The Goods Mart in 2018 as a highly curated, better-for-you convenience store designed to spotlight emerging, founder-led snack brands, and create real community around discovery. Today, The Goods Mart operates across retail, hotel mini bars, corporate pantries, and curated snack programs, giving emerging brands access to the shelves, rooms, and buyers that move a business forward.Rachel Krupa’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelkrupa/ Rachel Krupa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachkrupa/ Explore The Goods Mart: https://www.thegoodsmart.com/ Explore Krupa Consulting: https://www.krupaconsulting.com/ The Goods Mart on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegoodsmart/ Krupa Consulting on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krupaconsulting/ About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

What do you do when the room laughs at your idea? If you're Suneera Madhani, you build the company anyway. She built a billion-dollar fintech company because she refused to confuse someone else’s limitation with her own.Takin' Care of Lady Business Episode 160On this episode of Takin' Care of Lady Business, Jennifer Justice talks with Suneera, founder of Stax Payments, Worth AI, and CEO School, about what it actually takes to build, fund, scale, and exit a company when the room was never built for you in the first place.Suneera gets candid about pitching a better business model to male bosses who laughed her out of the room, then building it herself. She shares how her immigrant family’s small business background shaped the way she saw fintech, why women have to stop running from the numbers, and what changed when she stopped operating only as a founder and stepped fully into the CEO seat.JJ and Suneera also talk about venture capital, biased investor questions, why warm relationships beat cold pitches, and the financial literacy women cannot afford to outsource. Because “that’s not my zone of genius” is not a strategy. If the company is yours, the financials are yours too.What You'll Learn:Why women have to stop treating financials like someone else’s jobHow to tell when you’re asking the wrong people for permissionWhy founder mode builds the company, but CEO mode scales itHow relationships, not cold pitches, actually move moneyWhat power looks like when you no longer need every room to choose youHighlights:(00:00) Meet Suneera Madhani(01:44) The reality of being a unicorn founder(03:00) Immigrant roots and early business lessons(06:56) What corporate America missed about small business(08:03) The idea her bosses rejected(10:56) The advice that made her build it herself(12:11) Scaling Stax to a billion-dollar exit(13:48) The real cost of building big(18:37) Fundraising through bias and bad assumptions(22:43) Why relationships beat cold pitches(24:29) Stop running from the financials(25:34) The shift from founder to CEOAbout Our Guest:Suneera Madhani is a fintech founder, investor, podcast host, and one of the few women to build and exit a billion-dollar company. She co-founded Stax Payments with her brother and helped scale the business from zero to 40 billion in payments on the platform before exiting through private equity. She is now building Worth AI, a fintech company focused on creating a better standard for business credit and helping financial institutions evaluate small businesses with more clarity and less friction. Suneera is also the founder of CEO School, where she works with women entrepreneurs on the financial discipline, strategy, and CEO mindset required to build companies that scale.Suneera Madhani’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suneeramadhani/ Suneera Madhani’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suneeramadhani/ Explore Worth AI: https://www.worthai.com/ Explore CEO School: https://theceoschool.com/ Explore the CEO School Podcast: https://theceoschool.com/podcast About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Women are taught that being selfless is a virtue. Work harder. Ask for less. Keep everyone else happy. But what happens when that version of success costs you your voice? But too often, selflessness is just another word for disappearing.Takin' Care of Lady Business Episode 159On this episode of Takin' Care of Lady Business, Jennifer Justice sits down with Kerry Docherty, co-founder of Faherty and author of Selfish, to unpack one of the biggest lies women are sold: that putting yourself last makes you a better leader, partner, mother, or founder.Kerry shares the journey from Yale and law school to helping build one of today's most recognizable lifestyle brands, while quietly losing touch with her own creative ambitions. She opens up about the couples therapy conversation over her salary, why she knew her contribution to the business mattered even when it couldn't be measured on a spreadsheet, and what it took to publish the memoir people told her not to write.Together, Jennifer and Kerry explore why so many women wait for permission to choose themselves—and why that permission is never coming.What You'll Learn:Why "selfless" isn't always the compliment we've been taught it isHow to recognize when you've built a life around everyone else's expectationsWhy your value doesn't have to fit neatly into a job title or line itemHow fear quietly becomes the decision-maker in your life and careerWhat it really means to choose yourself without abandoning the people you loveHighlights:(00:51) Meet Kerry Docherty(01:47) Why she wrote Selfish(05:56) Telling the truth when it's uncomfortable(11:17) Building Faherty from the ground up(12:33) The salary conversation that changed everything(15:40) Marriage, burnout, and losing yourself(21:26) Why selflessness has a cost(24:23) Reclaiming her creative voice(32:47) Stop waiting for permissionAbout Our Guest:Kerry Docherty is the co-founder of Faherty, the lifestyle clothing brand she built with her husband and his identical twin, and the author of Selfish: Unlearning, Reclaiming, and Telling the Truth. A graduate of Yale University and Pepperdine Law School, Kerry has worked across law, mindfulness, community building, sustainability, and creative storytelling. She is also the author of the children’s book Somewhere, Right Now. Through her writing and work, Kerry challenges the old bargain women are handed, be good, be selfless, be grateful, and asks what becomes possible when women decide their own needs belong in the room too.Kerry Docherty’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerrydocherty/ Explore Faherty: https://fahertybrand.com/ About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

For nearly three decades, Victoria Hagan has been designing homes for some of the most discerning clients in the world.She launched her business straight out of design school, turned a staff bathroom at a Southampton show house into a New York Magazine cover, and built a firm that became synonymous with timeless, personal, and deeply considered living. But what most people miss when they hear "interior designer" is everything that has nothing to do with decorating.Takin' Care of Lady Business Episode 158In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Victoria Hagan, founder of Victoria Hagan Interiors, to talk about what it really takes to build a creative business, why she refuses to follow trends, and why trusting her instincts became the foundation of both her creative work and her business decisions.Victoria started her firm in her twenties after a brief internship and a defining moment in a show house that nobody wanted. What followed was a career built on listening, problem-solving, and an unwillingness to play it safe. Along the way she lost a business partner, navigated high-profile clients who were used to getting their way, and learned that knowing when to hold your cards is just as important as the work itself.Together, they discuss why interior design is far more about business than creativity, how to set fees and never negotiate against yourself, the difference between decorating a space and designing a life, and why the worst advice Victoria ever received turned out to be the most useful.What you'll learn:Why interior design is a business first and a creative career secondHow to set your fees, hold your ground, and never negotiate against yourselfHow to read a room and know when to push and when to hold backWhy trusting your gut is a skill most people are trained to ignoreWhy reading a client's first move tells her everything she needs to knowHighlights:(00:00) Meet Victoria Hagan(01:06) What most people get wrong about interior design(02:04) Starting a business straight out of design school(07:43) Losing a partner and keeping the business alive(12:38) Why she never negotiates her fees(20:07) How she reads clients to find what they really want(36:51) Knowing when to stay small on purpose(40:38) The worst advice she ever receivedAbout Our Guest:Victoria Hagan is the founder of Victoria Hagan Interiors, a design firm she built from the ground up starting in her twenties. For nearly three decades, she has worked with some of the most discerning clients in the country, creating homes, family compounds, and environments that feel deeply personal, timeless, and alive. Her work has been featured in Architectural Digest and other leading publications, and her firm is known for a design philosophy rooted in how people actually want to live rather than what trends dictate.Beyond her interiors practice, Victoria has expanded into product design through licensing partnerships, bringing her aesthetic to a broader audience. Her work sits at the intersection of creativity, business, and the belief that great design is less about decoration and more about helping people connect with the life they want to be living.Victoria Hagan’s Website: https://victoriahagan.com/ Victoria Hagan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriahaganinteriors/ About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

For 22 years, Carrie Waible built opportunities for everyone else.She launched campaigns, produced celebrity events, built brands, opened doors, and helped clients get the visibility they deserved. But after decades of advocating for other people, she realized she'd never learned how to do the same for herself.Takin' Care of Lady Business Episode 157In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Carrie Waible, founder of CW&Co., a full-service creative marketing and production company, to talk about what happens when success no longer feels like enough, why so many women struggle to ask for what they want, and how creating opportunities for yourself can be harder than building a business.Carrie started her company at 26 on the suggestion of a friend and spent the next two decades building a thriving business in New York. But after years of helping clients get the spotlight, she found herself questioning what she wanted next. That question led her to rethink not only her career, but the way she approached ambition, self-advocacy, and the future she was creating for herself.Together, they discuss why asking is a skill most women never practice, how to recognize when you've outgrown a version of your life that still looks successful from the outside, the difference between living inside your strengths versus your gifts, and why staying where you are can be far riskier than trying something new.What you'll learn:Why successful women often struggle to ask for what they wantHow to recognize when you've outgrown a version of successThe difference between living inside your strengths and your giftsWhy "not doing it" can become scarier than failureHow to create opportunities for yourself after years of creating them for everyone elseHighlights:(00:00) Meet Carrie Waible(00:24) Building brands, campaigns, and celebrity events(05:00) Starting a company at 26 with no plan(09:00) When success on paper stopped feeling like enough(11:00) The question that changed everything(17:30) Why asking for help became the turning point(20:30) Living inside your gifts instead of your strengths(23:00) Why staying stagnant became scarier than failure(24:50) What's next for CarrieAbout Our Guest:Carrie Waible is the founder of CW&Co., a creative marketing and production company specializing in events, campaigns, content, and brand storytelling. For more than two decades, she has helped brands, nonprofits, and public figures build visibility, create meaningful experiences, and connect with audiences.Today, Carrie is entering a new chapter—expanding her work as an on-camera personality, storyteller, and creator while continuing to grow the business she built from the ground up. Her work sits at the intersection of creativity, reinvention, and helping people bring their ideas to life.Carrie Waible’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-waible-658b972/ Explore CW&Co.: https://www.cwandco.com/ About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Most people spend decades chasing a title. Kerri Walsh Jennings had to figure out who she was after she'd already achieved the highest one possible.Takin' Care of Lady Business Episode 156In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Kerri Walsh Jennings, three-time Olympic gold medalist, founder of p1440, co-owner of the Major League Volleyball (MLV) Northern California franchise, and creator of Hero Volley, to talk about what it actually takes to lead yourself first, how competition trains you for business, and why excellence is a daily choice and not a trophy you earn once.Kerri started playing volleyball at 10 years old in the Santa Cruz Mountains, earned a scholarship to Stanford, competed across five Olympic Games, and spent 25 years as one of the most dominant athletes in the world. She built her post-sport career by doing what she always did: showing up on purpose, staying curious, and surrounding herself with people committed to growth.Together, they discuss why retiring from sport forces you to rebuild your identity from scratch, how knowing your lane changes everything in business and in life, what body, mind, and spirit training actually looks like when you're not an athlete anymore, and why the worst advice Kerri ever received was the pressure to choose between her career and her family.What you’ll learn:Why retiring from sport forces you to rebuild your entire identityHow competition in any form trains you for leadership and business decisionsHow leading yourself first is the only real strategy for elevating any teamWhy waiting until you feel "ready" is often the most expensive confidence mistakeHighlights:(00:00) Meet Kerri Walsh Jennings(01:59) What Is p1440 and why Kerri built it(04:07) Growing up athletic: the family that shaped her(06:29) The Road to Stanford and her first olympics(07:49) Strategy vs. instinct: what sport really teaches you(14:38) The Misty May partnership and how Kerri held her own(16:01) How Kerri stopped letting pressure shrink her(23:15) Training body, mind and spirit for sustained excellence(33:54) Why she does not believe in a shelf life(34:48) When you don't know what's next, pursue yourselfAbout Our Guest:Kerri Walsh Jennings is a three-time Olympic gold medalist, entrepreneur, and founder of p1440, on a mission to steward the ecosystem of volleyball and prove that excellence is a daily choice, not a one-time achievement.Before building her businesses, Kerri grew up in the Santa Cruz Mountains in a fiercely athletic family, found volleyball at 10 years old, and never looked back. She earned a scholarship to Stanford, competed across five Olympic Games, and spent over 25 years as one of the most dominant athletes in the world alongside her partner Misty May-Treanor. She built her post-sport career by learning that sport was just the vehicle, that leading yourself first is the only real strategy, and that the game of volleyball deserves a year-round stage where its athletes can actually build a career.Kerri Walsh Jenning’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerriwalshjennings/ Explore p1440: https://p1440.com/ Explore Major League Volleyball (MLV): https://provolleyball.com/ Explore Hero Volley: https://www.instagram.com/herovolley_/ About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Less than 2% of venture capital goes to women founders. Women were only allowed to have credit cards in their own name in 1974. These are not accidents. This is what a system designed to keep women out of wealth looks like, and Marcia Dawood has spent her career challenging it.Takin' Care of Lady Business Episode 155In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Marcia Dawood, angel investor, author of Do Good While Doing Well and Unapologetic Wealth, host of The Angel Next Door Podcast, and a leading advocate for closing the funding gap in private markets. They discuss building wealth through investing, barriers women face in accessing capital, and why private market investing is more accessible than many people realize.Marcia began investing after attending an angel investing meeting in Pittsburgh with no finance background. She later chaired the National Association for Angel Investing, served on an SEC advisory committee, and wrote two books to help women take control of their financial futures. Along the way, she learned that awareness is the first hurdle, community is a powerful asset, and you do not need to be wealthy to get started.Together, they explore why women founders receive so little funding, how people can invest in startups for as little as $100, what debt crowdfunding is, and why the worst advice Marcia received was the advice nobody ever gave her.What you’ll learn:Why less than 2% of VC funding goes to women foundersHow women can start investing in private markets with as little as $100Why waiting until you “know enough” is often the most expensive financial mistakeHow investing can become a tool for both wealth-building and systems changeHighlights:(00:00) Meet Marcia Dawood(01:58) From Corporate America to Angel Investing(03:26) Why Less Than 2% of VC Funding Goes to Women(07:22) How Women Founders Can Navigate Investor Bias(08:21) Investing for as Little as $100 with Equity Crowdfunding(12:17) How the SEC Advisory Committee Supports Small Businesses(12:57) Debt Crowdfunding and the Hidden Way to Back Local Businesses(18:10) What a 22% Average Return on Angel Investing Really Means(20:20) Why Women Are Afraid to Talk About Money(37:38) The Unspoken Advice That Cost Women MillionsAbout Our Guest:Marcia Dawood is an angel investor, author, and host of The Angel Next Door podcast who is dedicated to making private market investing more accessible and helping close the funding gap for women founders.After discovering angel investing while working in corporate America, Marcia went on to chair the National Association for Angel Investing, serve on an SEC advisory committee, and advocate for broader access to investing opportunities. She believes anyone can invest in meaningful change, often starting with as little as $100, and is passionate about increasing awareness around the fact that women founders receive less than 2% of venture capital funding.Marcia Dawood’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marciadawood/ Explore Mindshift Capital: https://www.mindshiftcapital.com/ Explore Marcia Dawood’s website: https://www.marciadawood.com/ Explore The Angel Next Door Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angel-next-door/id1586445642 Explore Do Good While Doing Well: https://www.marciadawood.com/dogood Explore Unapologetic Wealth: Rewrite Your Money Story From Any Beginning: https://www.marciadawood.com/wealth About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Most founders build their network the wrong way. They walk into rooms thinking about what they can get, and they treat payroll, hiring, and compliance like problems they'll deal with later. Susan McPherson spent decades doing the opposite, and when her company started growing, finding the right partner in Justworks became a critical part of building a business her team actually wanted to stay at.Takin' Care of Lady Business Episode 154In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Susan McPherson, Founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, author of The Lost Art of Connecting, and one of the most generous voices in the social impact and women's entrepreneurship space, to talk about building a business on human connection, the infrastructure that makes growth possible, and why being helpful is the most underrated business strategy there is.Susan founded her company at 48 with no prior business experience, moved her contractors to full-time employees, navigated a first PEO that caused more problems than it solved, and built a global team across the US, Canada, and beyond. She did it by learning, sometimes the hard way, that creating an environment where people want to stay is just as important as landing the next client.Together, they discuss why founders can't afford to be reactive about payroll and compliance, how the right PEO partner changes the employee experience, what Susan wishes she had known before hiring her first full-time employee, and why 90% inbound revenue is what happens when you spend decades leading with helpfulness instead of transactions.What you’ll learn:Why helpfulness is a long-term business strategy, not just a personality traitHow to build the operational foundation that lets you retain great peopleWhy choosing the right PEO partner is one of the most important decisions you'll make as a founderHighlights:(00:00) Meet Susan McPherson(02:57) Building a social impact firm and founding a company at 48(06:05) Why moving contractors to employees changed everything(06:51) What a PEO does and why every founder needs one(08:22) Why your PEO choice can make or break employee retention(09:08) How Justworks unlocks enterprise benefits for small businesses(11:46) The Lost Art of Connecting and leading with helpfulness(13:27) How 90% inbound revenue proved helpfulness pays off(26:43) The worst advice she ever received and why she ignored itAbout Our Guest:Susan McPherson is the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a social impact communications and strategy firm working with corporations, NGOs, and social enterprises to communicate the change they're making in the world.Before McPherson Strategies, Susan spent decades in the private sector. She founded her company at 48 with no business background, navigated the fear of hiring her first employees, switched PEO providers mid-growth, and scaled a global team across multiple countries. She did it by learning that helpfulness is not just a value, it's a business strategy, and that 90% inbound revenue does not happen by accident.Susan McPherson’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanmcpherson/ Susan McPherson’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanmcp1/ Explore McPherson Strategies: https://www.mcpstrategies.com/ Explore The Lost Art of Connecting: https://www.thelostartofconnecting.com/ Grow with Confidence with JustworksLinks here to learn more: bit.ly/JJxJustworksP2 About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

One thing I see constantly with founders: they treat HR, payroll, and compliance like things they’ll figure out later. Cate Luzio learned while scaling her business that partnering with Justworks wasn’t just operational support — it was business protection. Because most founders are so busy doing everything themselves that they don’t notice the cracks underneath the business until they’ve already turned into crises.Takin' Care of Lady Business Episode 153In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Cate Luzio, Founder and CEO of Luminary, former 20-year banking executive, and one of the most candid voices in the women's entrepreneurship space, to talk about operational infrastructure, risk mitigation, and why the unsexy parts of running a business are actually the most important ones.Cate self-funded Luminary, lost 75–80% of her revenue during COVID, grew through three acquisitions, and built a global community of founders and professionals across 30+ countries. She did it by learning, sometimes the hard way, that protecting your business is just as critical as growing it.Together, they discuss why founders can't afford to be reactive, how the right HR and payroll partner changes everything, what compliance mistakes nearly cost Cate during her acquisitions, and why investing in your operations is the real ROI play for any business owner serious about scale.What you’ll learn:Why operational foundations matter more than most founders realizeHow to stop being reactive before it costs youWhy investing in the "unsexy" parts of your business is the real ROI playHighlights:(00:00) Meet Cate Luzio(02:21) From 20-year banker to self-funded founder(05:27) Why you can't build a business alone(09:32) What a PEO is and why every founder needs one(09:32) Third time's a charm: how Cate found the right HR partner(09:32) The compliance crisis no one warned her about(20:26) How the right partner catches problems before you do(22:08) Fundraising, acquisitions, and why operations matter most(28:18) The real ROI of investing in your business foundation(31:11) The worst advice Cate ever receivedAbout Our Guest:Cate Luzio is the founder and CEO of Luminary, a global professional education and networking platform built to advance careers and businesses at every stage, across every industry.Before Luminary, Cate spent 20 years in banking. She left to self-fund a company, navigated losing nearly 80% of revenue during COVID, and grew through three acquisitions to build a community of members in over 30 countries. She did it by learning that operational discipline and risk management aren't optional, they're the foundation everything else is built on.Cate Luzio’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cluzio/Cate Luzio’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cateluzio/ Explore Luminary: https://www.weareluminary.com/homeGrow with Confidence with JustworksLinks here to learn more: bit.ly/JJxJustworksP1About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Waiting doesn’t work. Women are often taught to wait until they’re qualified, polished, certain, and approved before putting themselves forward. Meanwhile, the people getting opportunities are usually the ones willing to move first.Takin’ Care of Lady Business Episode 152In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Aliza Licht — brand strategist, author, and the original voice behind DKNY PR Girl — to talk about visibility, momentum, personal branding, and why waiting for permission is one of the biggest mistakes women make professionally.Before “personal branding” was even a term, Aliza was building one of the earliest and most influential anonymous brand voices online. Now, she’s once again experimenting publicly by releasing a novel in real time on Substack before it’s fully finished.Together, they discuss why momentum matters more than perfection, how reputations are built in rooms you’re not in, the evolving role of AI and discoverability, and why clarity often comes after action — not before it.What you’ll learn:Why visibility matters more than waiting to feel “ready”How to build a reputation that creates opportunities before you’re even in the roomHow to use AI and content strategically without losing your voiceHighlights:(00:00) Meet Aliza Licht(02:16) The nostalgia that sparked a nineties fashion novel(04:37) Why Love Story convinced her to publish on Substack(10:35) The DKNY PR Girl origin story(15:29) How to make AI find your content first(17:50) Why Aliza has AI write her own prompts(29:16) What content pillars are and why they matter(30:03) Don't confuse likes with success on LinkedIn(34:46) The worst advice women are still being givenAbout Our Guest:Aliza Licht is a brand strategist, author, and former fashion PR executive best known as the voice behind DKNY PR Girl — one of the earliest digital fashion personas that helped reshape how brands show up online.Long before “personal branding” became a business buzzword, Aliza was exploring how visibility, authenticity, and a strong point of view could create opportunity. Today, she continues to build publicly and in real time, using her latest novel and Substack as an experiment in momentum, audience-building, and creating before you feel fully ready.Check out her new live manuscript on Substack: Off the Record: Secrets of a 90s Fashion Insider in New YorkAliza Licht’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alizalicht/Aliza Licht’s Substack: https://substack.com/@alizalichtAliza Litch’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alizalichtxo/ Explore Aliza Licht’s website: https://alizalicht.com/About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

The financial system wasn’t designed to fail women. It was designed to exclude them.Takin' Care of Lady Business Episode 151The wealth gap isn’t an accident. It’s the result of decades of women being told to leave the money to the men. To stay in their lane. To be grateful, not ambitious.And we internalized it. The hesitation, the over-saving, the flinching when someone asks what you make. That wasn’t weakness. That was conditioning.Kimberly Palmer joins me this episode to name it, dismantle it, and give you the tools to stop leaving money on the table.Her message: stop treating money like it’s someone else’s problem. It’s your power. Start acting like it.In this episode, you'll learn:Why avoiding risk is costing women more than making mistakesThe real reason money feels overwhelming (and how to fix it fast)The first financial move every woman should make—and why most don’tHighlights:(00:00) Meet Kimberly Palmer(02:00) The girlfriend who wouldn't talk salary(03:06) Why financial systems feel so overwhelming(03:36) The fear of making a money mistake(11:07) The letter Kim's mom wrote that changed everything(14:00) Why tracking your spending comes first(15:00) The 50/30/20 budgeting breakdown(27:10) Why women invest too safely(33:47) Giving back while making money(34:50) The worst advice Kim ever gotAbout Our Guest:Kimberly Palmer is a personal finance expert at NerdWallet and the author of three books, including her most recent, Smart Mom, Rich Mom. Before building her career around making money less intimidating, she was the friend in her social circle who refused to let money stay a taboo subject, pushing girlfriends to talk salaries, negotiate raises, and face their finances head-on. After watching women freeze up around money decisions not from lack of intelligence, but from decades of being told it wasn't their domain, she made it her mission to change that. Today, she breaks down everything from emergency funds and the 50/30/20 budget rule to the investing risks women are leaving on the table, translating complicated financial systems into language that actually makes you want to act.Kimberly Palmer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyspalmer/ Explore NerdWallet: https://www.nerdwallet.com/ Explore Kimberly’s website: https://www.kimberly-palmer.com/ About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Most women are flushing their supplements down the toilet. Literally. Poorly absorbed pills mean your body can't use what you're taking — you're just making expensive pee. And that's before you factor in the 18 different bottles, the pill fatigue, and the fact that none of it was designed around your body to begin with.Takin' Care of Lady Business Episode 150In this episode, Liz Zwillinger, founder of Biologica and former divorce lawyer, breaks down why the supplement industry has been failing women — and what she built instead. One powder. 18 supplements. Formulated specifically for women's hormonal life stages, from pre-perimenopause through menopause and beyond. No pill pile. No expensive pee. And it actually tastes good.This is not a story about having the perfect background to start a company. Liz had no science degree, no product development experience, and no roadmap. What she had was a pantry full of supplements that weren't working and the nerve to ask why no one had solved this yet.In this episode, you'll learn:Why most supplements pass right through you — and what bioavailability actually means for your healthHow women's nutritional needs change at every hormonal life stage and why a one-size-fits-all vitamin was never going to cut itWhat it actually takes to build a company from scratch when the product you needed never existedThe biggest ask Liz ever made — and why it changed everythingIf you’re done piecing together your supplement routine, you can try Biologica here: https://go.shopmy.us/p-5460353 for Perimenopausehttps://go.shopmy.us/p-54603956 for Postmenopausehttps://go.shopmy.us/p-54603980 for Primary EssentialsHighlights:(00:00) Meet Liz Zwillinger(01:41) What is Biologica and how does it work(04:17) Why women have unique nutritional needs(08:14) Powder vs. pills: the bioavailability difference(12:32) Taking care of your health shouldn't be this hard(14:26) The hero ingredients in each formula(22:53) From divorce lawyer to supplement founder(23:35) The audacity to believe in yourself(27:41) Balancing entrepreneurship with being a mom(32:47) The big ask that changed her business(37:32) The worst advice she ever receivedAbout Our Guest:Liz Zwillinger is the founder of Biologica and a former divorce lawyer who spent a decade watching women navigate some of the hardest moments of their lives. After years in family law and a front-row seat to her husband's journey building Allbirds from the ground up, she identified a gap that the wellness industry had never bothered to close. Women were piecing together their health routines from products designed for everyone, which effectively meant designed for no one. Today, she leads Biologica's mission to simplify women's nutrition through formulas built specifically for each hormonal life stage, from reproductive years through perimenopause and beyond.Liz Zwillinger’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethzwillinger/ Explore Biologica: https://biologica.com/ About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Most women aren't lacking persistence. They're missing the map — who to ask, who to trust, and who actually has the power to move things.Motorsport doesn't hand you that map. You build it, race by race, setback by setback, until you figure out which rooms matter and which people in those rooms are worth your ask.Takin' Care of Lady Business Episode 149In this episode, Susie Wolff — Managing Director of F1 Academy and former professional driver — talks about what two decades in one of the world's most male-dominated industries actually taught her. Not just how to push through. How to find the right people to push with.This is not a story about one big moment. It's about the long game: staying yourself across years of rooms that didn't expect you, knowing when to ask and — more importantly — who, and why committing fully means letting go of the safety net entirely.In this episode, you'll learn:Why persistence without the right relationships only gets you so farHow to identify the people worth asking — and stop wasting your ask on the wrong onesWhy holding your identity over a 20-year career is harder, and more powerful, than any single negotiationHighlights:(00:00) Meet Susie Wolff(03:53) When gender bias became clear(08:43) Femininity, image, and being taken seriously(14:30) How she asked for more(19:04) When she finally asked for help(21:21) Mom guilt and making time count(24:56) What F1 Academy is building(27:09) Creating the pipeline to Formula One(29:10) Making the business case(33:07) Why she rejected the backup planAbout Our Guest:Susie Wolff is the Managing Director of F1 Academy and a former professional racing driver who has spent her career challenging what power and performance look like in motorsport. After competing in karting, Formula Renault, Formula 3, and DTM with Mercedes Benz, she became the first woman in 22 years to take part in a Formula 1 race weekend at the 2014 British Grand Prix. Today, she leads F1 Academy’s mission to develop young female driving talent and expand women’s access to the sport, on track and off. Susie Wolff’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susiewolff/ Explore F1 Academy: https://www.f1academy.com/ Pre-order Driven: https://a.co/d/0gDnIpus About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

For decades, women have been told their symptoms are “normal” like sleep disruption, brain fog, anxiety. What that really means? The system was never built to help them. Instead of answers, they’re dismissed or misdiagnosed and left on their own to figure it out. It’s a system failure costing women time, money, and agency.Takin’ Care of Lady Business Episode 148In this episode, Anne Fulenwider, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Alloy, joins JJ to talk about what it actually takes to build in a category that has been ignored for decades – and why that creates both massive risk and massive opportunity.Anne left a top role in media to build Alloy, a telehealth company focused on menopause care, in a space most people weren’t paying attention to and many investors didn’t understand. What started as personal frustration turned into a business built around one simple idea: women deserve real information, real treatment, and access to the right expertise.This conversation breaks down why menopause symptoms are still so widely misread, how fear around estrogen shaped an entire generation of under-treatment, and what it looks like to build inside a system filled with outdated assumptions, regulatory friction, and skepticism.It’s also about the bigger shift: not just asking for help – but knowing who actually has the power, knowledge, and incentive to give you the right answers.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why women are losing years before getting the care they actually need How asking the wrong people keeps women stuck – and what to do insteadHow misinformation around estrogen shaped a generation of confusion and undertreatment  Highlights:(00:00) Meet Anne Fulenwider(02:04) What Alloy Health actually does(02:49) Why she started Alloy(04:54) Leaving Marie Claire behind(08:32) The healthcare system is not built for this(09:49) Why menopause care needs deeper expertise(11:17) Meeting Monica and finding early backing(13:46) Building a telehealth and pharmacy company(17:10) Raising money in a misunderstood category(19:28) Unlearning competition(21:32) Rebuilding trust in estrogen(33:23) The worst advice she gotAbout Our Guest:Anne Fulenwider is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Alloy, a digital healthcare company focused on helping women in midlife, perimenopause, and menopause get access to expert care, evidence based treatment, and better information. Before launching Alloy, Anne was the Editor-in-Chief of Marie Claire, where she spent years covering ambitious women, cultural shifts, and the systems that influence how women live and work. Today, she is helping drive a broader conversation around menopause, estrogen, and the need for healthcare that takes women’s lives seriously.Anne Fulenwider’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-fulenwider-b367181b7/ Explore Alloy: https://www.myalloy.com/ About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Breaking away from traditional rules and defining your own success can lead to extraordinary outcomes. Kari Chaudhry has built a trusted network for wealth creators centered on real relationships, shared insight, and a more thoughtful approach to investing.Takin’ Care of Lady Business Episode 146In this episode of Taking Care of Lady Business, host Jennifer Justice sits down with Kari Chaudhry, CEO and Founder of Apex Global Forum, to discuss the importance of building wealth, supporting one another, and rethinking how we approach investment. Kari shares her journey of navigating the alternative asset space and how she’s built a trusted network for high-net-worth individuals who are changing the game of private investing.Kari opens up about how community and mentorship have shaped her business decisions, the power of leveraging expertise, and why women should take charge of their financial futures without waiting for permission. She and JJ explore how wealth creation is a skill that can be learned, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, and why women must lead the charge in redefining success in finance.In this episode, you’ll learn:How creating a community can revolutionize wealth-buildingWhy women should be confident in taking charge of their financial futures The value of leveraging expertise and mentorship in the world of alternative investmentsHighlights:(00:00) Meet Kari Chaudhry(01:40) What Apex Global Forum is(04:02) From zero exposure to alternative investments(11:22) Why you don't need an investment background(12:18) Building discipline with the right network(13:53) Why founders should interview their investors(15:53) Global forums and the wealth capitals of the world(23:16) Who should run the family money(27:53) Protecting yourself through life events(32:47) Don't talk about moneyAbout Our Guest:Kari Chaudhry is the CEO and Founder of Apex Global Forum, a private network for wealth creators and investors. After finding her own way into alternative investments, Kari built a space where individuals can invest with greater confidence, knowledge, and clarity. Through her platform, she connects high net worth individuals and families, creating opportunities for shared learning and co investment. She is passionate about mentoring the next generation of wealth creators and helping women approach their financial futures with strategy, integrity, and purpose.Kari Chaudhry’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kari-chaudhry/ Explore Apex Global Forum: https://apexglobalforum.com/ About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

When you stop following someone else’s playbook and create your own path to success, amazing things happen. Today’s guest built a thriving wellness business by focusing on authenticity, simplicity, and balance, ignoring the noise of fleeting trends and extreme advice.Takin’ Care of Lady Business Episode 145In this episode of Taking Care of Lady Business, host Jennifer Justice chats with Dria Murphy, CEO and Founder of bydria, to discuss building a wellness empire that meets the needs of real people, not just the latest trend. Dria shares her journey from working in the fashion industry to founding a global wellness membership community, and how she recognized the need for a space that offers curated, intentional content and events for women.Dria opens up about the power of trusting your instincts, the importance of mental health in wellness, and how she keeps her business grounded in balance, not extremes. She and JJ dive into the power of finding what works for you, not chasing every wellness trend, and the value of saying no to things that don’t align with your core values.In this episode, you’ll learn:The importance of trusting your instincts and staying true to what works for youHow authenticity and balance can help you build a wellness empire without following the latest trendsWhy setting boundaries, and prioritizing mental health are crucial for personal and professional successHighlights:(00:00) Meet Dria Murphy(01:17) What by dria is and why she built it(02:48) From fashion PR to entrepreneurship(06:46) Why balance beats extremes in wellness(08:48) Dria Water and how she tests products(13:05) The meditation practice that changed everything(15:41) Wellness doesn't have to cost anything(16:09) Multitask beauty moments and morning non-negotiables(18:22) Why consistency matters more than any product(27:00) Turning down money to protect her reputation(28:34) The worst advice she ever receivedAbout Our Guest:Dria Murphy is the CEO and Founder of by dria, a global wellness membership platform. After transitioning from the fashion industry to wellness, Dria created a space that inspires women to navigate the overwhelming wellness landscape with intention and balance. Through her platform, content, and events, Dria shares her expertise on curating wellness rituals that focus on mental health, authenticity, and simplicity, helping others build lives and businesses grounded in clarity, well-being, and purpose.Dria Murphy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriamurphy/ Dria Murphy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/driamurphy/ Explore by dria: https://www.bydria.com/ About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

The quickest way to lose confidence with money is to ignore the fundamentals. Today’s guest explains how to take control of your financial future, build wealth, and stay aligned with your values.Takin’ Care of Lady Business Episode 144In this episode of Taking Care of Lady Business, host Jennifer Justice chats with Catherine Valega, founder of Green Bee Advisory, to dive into the importance of financial literacy, especially for women. Catherine talks about her journey from Wall Street to founding her own firm, and why she’s so passionate about helping others to take charge of their financial trajectories. She shares her background working in government trading, her time at Lehman Brothers, and her mission to support women in finance.Catherine gets real about the lack of financial education in the U.S., the difference between men and women’s approach to investing, and how she helps women understand personal finance without shame. She explains the importance of being comfortable with risk, making smarter decisions around retirement accounts, and the need for solid tax strategies. She also sheds light on the value of partnering with the right advisor and how to navigate complicated tax and investment scenarios.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why understanding personal finance is crucialHow to help women to take control of their financial futures without the shameWhy balancing risk is crucial for long-term growthHighlights:(00:00) Meet Catherine Valega(03:42) From Wall Street to helping women with money(06:43) When she realized women were being sidelined(08:36) Own it cause you're smarter than most of the room(10:21) Why most people lack financial education(13:56) Making finance personal, not jargon-heavy(16:38) Common misconceptions about financial advisors(20:45) Why women invest too conservatively(26:28) The huge tax bill waiting in your 401k(33:00) Three things W2 employees must do now(36:53) The S-corp trap entrepreneurs fall intoAbout Our Guest:Catherine Valega is the founder of Green Bee Advisory, a firm focused on empowering individuals, especially women, to take control of their financial futures. With a background in Wall Street and a passion for financial literacy, Catherine helps clients optimize their wealth while minimizing taxes. She is dedicated to bridging the financial knowledge gap, supporting women’s financial independence, and making complex financial concepts accessible. Catherine is also committed to guiding her clients through smart investment strategies and tax planning for long-term financial success.Catherine Valega’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinevalega/ Catherine Valega’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerwealthandtax Explore Green Bee Advisory: https://www.greenbeeadvisory.com/ About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Takin’ Care of Lady Business Episode 143 What happens when you stop asking whether the odds are in your favor and start moving forward anyway? Today’s guest built her life and leadership philosophy on that exact move, turning adversity, uncertainty, and other people’s limitations into fuel for power, growth, and scale. In this episode of Taking Care of Lady Business, host Jennifer Justice sits down with Shirin Behzadi, former CEO and bestselling author of The Unexpected CEO, to talk about building a life and career on your own terms, even when the path in front of you looks impossible. Shirin shares her journey from leaving Iran alone at 17, arriving in the United States without money or family support, and working as a gas station cashier while putting herself through school, to eventually leading and scaling a private equity backed company operating across 12,000 cities. Shirin gets candid about what it really means to hold a long term vision, how adversity became one of the most important forces in her life and leadership, and why women have to learn how to hear advice without automatically accepting it. She and JJ also talk about saying no, trusting your own non-negotiables, navigating rooms where you are not reflected in leadership, and why knowing you “can” matters more than waiting for external permission.  In this episode, you’ll learn:Why adversity can become a source of power instead of proof that you should stopHow to build conviction in your vision even when the odds and the voices around you say otherwiseWhy saying no, trusting yourself, and defining your non-negotiables are essential leadership skillsHighlights:(00:00) Meet Shirin Behzadi(01:40) Why she wrote The Unexpected CEO(03:37) Leaving Iran and starting over(07:32) Building toward the life she wanted(13:31) The brain tumor that changed everything(15:06) The principles behind resilience(19:37) Why saying “No” is a power move(21:32) Hear people out, but do not listen(26:11) The full circle moment that inspired her(28:34) The worst advice she ever receivedAbout Our Guest:Shirin Behzadi is a former CEO, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of The Unexpected CEO. After immigrating to the United States from Iran as a teenager on her own, she built a remarkable career across accounting, finance, operations, and executive leadership before helping scale a company backed by private equity into a major multi-brand platform. Through her book, speaking, and advisory work, Shirin shares lessons on adversity, vision, resilience, and leadership to help others build lives and careers rooted in purpose, power, and possibility.  Shirin Behzadi’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisa-marshall-92836b213/ Explore Shirin Behzadi’s Website: https://shirinbehzadi.com/ Explore The Unexpected CEO: https://shirinbehzadi.com/book/ The Unexpected CEO on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0gdt8XGD  About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Takin’ Care of Lady Business Episode 142 The fastest way to lose your edge is to stop sweating the details. Today’s guest built a category-defining cafe brand by doing the opposite, then scaled it without letting the soul get stripped out.In this episode of Taking Care of Lady Business, host Jennifer Justice sits down with Elisa Marshall, Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Maman, to talk about what it really takes to build a beloved brand, protect the vision, and still grow fast. Elisa shares how Maman started in 2014 as a personal passion project, why the name is a nod to home and French culture, and how a tiny Soho cafe turned into 51 locations in just over a decade. Elisa gets candid about the messy middle, what happens when you grow too quickly, how burnout shows up for founders and teams, and the mindset shift from doing everything yourself to building a team that can carry the work better than you can. She also breaks down what partnering with private equity actually felt like, what she was afraid would change, and how to choose partners based on what you truly need.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to protect brand integrity while scaling from 1 location to 51What to look for in investors and partners so they support the vision, not override itWhy delegation is a power move, especially when you stop pretending you are good at everythingHighlights:(00:00) Meet Elisa Marshall(02:12) The entrepreneurship blueprint she grew up with(04:21) Building the first Soho cafe from scratch(07:44) Going from Soho to 51 locations(08:10) Bootstrapping, then the COVID expansion window(09:17) Taking private equity without losing the brand(11:22) Why signature details matter more than people admit(19:09) Community first marketing over chain energy(21:31) The mistake of growing too fast(38:09) The worst advice she ever gotAbout Our Guest:Elisa Marshall is the Chief Brand Officer and Co-Founder of Maman, the beloved cafe and bakery known for its warm hospitality, thoughtful design, and signature blue and white details. Since launching the first location in Soho in 2014, Elisa has helped scale Maman to more than 50 locations across New York, the Tri-State area, DC, Virginia, Maryland, Florida, Canada, and beyond. She is passionate about building community centered spaces, sweating the details that make a brand memorable, and proving that growth does not have to come at the cost of soul.Elisa Marshall’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisa-marshall-92836b213/ Explore Maman NYC: https://mamannyc.com/Explore Maman NYC’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_mamannyc_/ About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Takin’ Care of Lady Business Episode 141 The rules of work were written by the people who benefited from them — so why are we still playing along? Today’s guest says it’s time to redesign the system with empathy, leadership, and collective power.In this episode of Takin’ Care of Lady Business, host Jennifer Justice sits down with Shelley Zalis, CEO of The Female Quotient, widely known as the “Chief Troublemaker”, to discuss how she’s breaking barriers in leadership and equality. Shelley shares her journey of founding Female Quotient and building a global community of women leaders dedicated to creating spaces for meaningful conversations and real change.Shelley explains how passion, compassion, and empathy are essential skills for leadership, not soft skills, and why these qualities are more important than ever in today’s business world. She reflects on her experiences of creating the Girls Lounge and the FQ Lounge, spaces that empower women to collaborate and lead with purpose.In this episode, you’ll learn:Passion, compassion, and empathy are vital for effective leadershipCreating safe spaces for collaboration can spark meaningful changeConscious leadership drives success and fosters inclusive work environmentsHighlights:(00:00) Meet Shelley Zalis(01:38) The vision for Female Quotient(02:58) Origin story and boardroom moment(07:04) The girls lounge and power the pack(10:15) Davos breakthrough and making a mark(18:37) Stop naming new gaps and focus on action(19:27) How COVID proved change can happen fast(21:21) Fixing the care problem with wallets(22:34) Closing the pay gap systemically(32:37) Breaking rules and finding FQAbout Our Guest:Known as the “Chief Troublemaker,” Shelley Zalis, CEO & Founder of The Female Quotient, is a trailblazing CEO, entrepreneur, and global advocate for women in the workplace.  A three-time movement-maker, she pioneered online research before selling her company to Ipsos for $80 million; co-founded #SeeHer, a groundbreaking initiative to ensure accurate portrayals of women in media; and built The Female Quotient, known for both its signature Equality Lounge® and having the largest global community of women in business. Recognized as one of LinkedIn’s Top 20 Most Influential Voices globally, Zalis is a sought-after thought leader and contributor to TIME, Forbes and IMD. Her numerous accolades include–most recently–the Matrix Award from New York Women in Communications, the Global Leaders 50 List and the Industry Legend Award from the AdClub.Shelley Zalis’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyzalis/ Explore The Female Quotient: https://www.thefemalequotient.com/ About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

At some point, every ambitious woman faces a moment that tests who she really is. When the title disappears, the safety net falls away, and all that’s left is her own voice. For Andy McNicol, that moment came after 22 years inside one of the most powerful talent agencies in the world. Laid off in the middle of a pandemic and preparing to become a single mom by choice, she had to decide whether to chase another job… or finally build something that was entirely her own.What happened next wasn’t just a career pivot. It was a reclamation. Andy created AMstudio, rebuilt her identity from the inside out, and turned uncertainty into independence. Her story is every woman’s reminder that starting over isn’t a detour. It’s often the most direct path to your power.Key Takeaways:- The job doesn’t define you — your voice does.- There’s no “right time” to start a new chapter.- Following your passion isn’t reckless — it’s how you find your purpose.- Community is your greatest asset in both business and motherhood.- Authenticity beats “faking it” every time.Learn More About Andy:Website: amstudio.meLinkedIn: Andy McNicolInstagram: @mcnicsAbout Our Guest:Andy McNicol is a Senior Agent at Aevitas Creative Management and founder of AMstudio - an advisory firm focused on content creation and its marketing. She has represented New York Times bestselling books for Sophia Amoruso, Chrissy Teigen, The Lady Gang, Tory Burch, and the #1 New York Times bestselling memoir, Melania and Me. She represents the writer and activist Tommy Dorfman, Jenna Lyons, as well as the national bestsellers -  All The Cool Girls Get Fired by Laura Brown and Kristina O'Neill, First Gen by Alejandra Campoverdi and We've Decided to Go in a Different Direction by Tess Sanchez. She works with the lifestyle brands La Double J and Flamingo Estates.  Andy has spent her career in publishing, including 20 years with WME, where she was a partner and founding member of the Branded Lifestyle Group. She began her own strategic advisory - AMstudio in 2020, offering a holistic, 360-degree approach to multi hyphenate talent and market activation, and joined Aevitas Creative Management as a senior agent in 2024.Andy and her work have been featured in The New York Times, Variety Magazine, and Adweek. She speaks regularly at industry events, on podcasts, and conferences on how to develop successful books and content platforms. Andy holds a bachelor’s degree in English and Art History from Yale University. She lives in Manhattan with her son Luke.About Our Company, The Justice Dept.A female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.Website:  https://www.thejusticedept.com/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653If you love what you are getting out of our show, please subscribe.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

There’s a moment every woman hits, that quiet breaking point between what the world expects of us and what we know we deserve. For Lisa Myers, that moment came somewhere between court filings, breast pumps, and 3 A.M. feedings. The world had innovated for everyone else except working moms.Lisa didn’t have an engineering degree, a trust fund, or an army of advisors. What she had was an idea and the audacity to believe she could build it herself. That spark became Ceres Chill, a company changing how women move through motherhood, work, and life.But this isn’t just Lisa’s story. It’s every woman’s story. The one where we’re told to stay quiet, be humble, play nice, and wait our turn. And like Lisa, it’s about what happens when we stop waiting and start building.Key Takeaways:- Success is creating something that helps women live and lead on their own terms.- You don’t need permission to start.- Talking about what you’ve built isn’t showing off — it’s showing what’s possible.- Community is the real engine of success.- Disruption starts with one woman saying, “This isn’t good enough.”Learn More About Lisa:Website: cereschill.comLinkedIn: Lisa MyersInstagram: @cereschillAbout Our Guest:Lisa Myers is the Founder of Ceres Chill, a company dedicated to ensuring the success of breastfeeding parents and the health of the world’s most vulnerable infants. In just the last few years, Lisa became a mother of two, was promoted to equity partner at an international law firm and created a company - all while enduring universal breastfeeding challenges. She struggled and failed to meet her breastfeeding goals. Through her struggles, she was inspired to invent a patented breast milk chilling thermos to help women all over the world keep their breastmilk safe and achieve their breastfeeding goals. She will never stop advocating for working women and breastfeeding families.About Our Company, The Justice Dept.A female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.Website:  https://www.thejusticedept.com/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653If you love what you are getting out of our show, please subscribe.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Erin Gallagher spent fifteen years doing everything right. Working hard, staying grateful, keeping her head down. But “doing everything right” almost cost her everything. When she became a mother, the illusion of safety in corporate America shattered. She realized she had been abandoning herself in service to everyone else. Her job, her bosses, her expectations.So she walked away.What started as a bold leap turned into a revolution. Erin launched companies built to empower women, led equity work for major brands, and created Hype Women, a global reminder of what happens when women celebrate each other without competition, apology, or restraint.Key Takeaways:- The patriarchy thrives when women compete; it crumbles when we collaborate.- The “mean girl” inside you is learned behavior that you get to unlearn.- You don’t need permission to take up space.- Real power comes from connection, not competition.- Burn the bridge if it keeps you small.Learn More About Erin:Website: hypewomen.comInstagram: @erin.gallag.herBook: Hype WomenAbout Our Guest:Erin Gallagher is the CEO and Founder of HYPE WOMEN, an inclusive ecosystem hyping women to remember who the f*ck they are; author of Hype Women: Breaking Free from Mean Girls, Patriarchy and Systems Silencing You; host and co-producer of the Hype Women Podcast; and creator of the global Hype Women Movement and “The Fairway” - a dinner series and membership invested in networthing for women. She began her career at Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN), a non-profit legal services watchdog dedicated to ending the ban on LGBTQAI+ in the military (which they ultimately achieved). A two-time founder, Erin has spent her 20+ year career creating movements and leading global marketing, branding, communications, strategy and PR for agencies and global brands. She has counseled The White House, Fortune 100 C-suite and senior leaders at some of the world’s biggest and best brands and companies.About Our Company, The Justice Dept.A female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.Website:  https://www.thejusticedept.com/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653If you love what you are getting out of our show, please subscribe.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Before anyone was swiping right, Fran Maier was already rewriting the rules. As the co-founder of Match.com, she didn’t just help people find love online. She helped women feel safe doing it. And when her company was sold for a fraction of what it’s worth today, she didn’t quit. She started again.Fran’s story isn’t just about startups. It’s about stamina. It’s about the quiet power of women who see what’s missing and decide to build it themselves. From creating trust in the earliest days of the internet to leading a company that helps thousands of moms become entrepreneurs, Fran embodies what it means to take risks, get back up, and redefine what success looks like on your own terms.Key Takeaways:- Why focusing on women consumers was the secret to Match.com’s early success- Asking for help (and sometimes demanding it) can change everything- Every ending can be the start of your next act- Never shrink your ambition to fit the room- Take the risk and stop waiting for permissionLearn More About Fran:LinkedIn: Fran MaierWebsite: babyquip.compromo code LADYBUSINESS $20 off any order of $100 or more.https://www.babyquip.com/p/ladybusinessAbout Our Guest:Fran Maier is a pioneering serial entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience launching and scaling disruptive B2C and B2B internet businesses. Best known as Co-Founder and first General Manager of Match.com, Founder of privacy compliance leader TRUSTe (now TrustArc), and now Founder and CEO of BabyQuip—the world’s leading baby gear rental platform—Fran has built a career transforming industries and breaking boundaries as a Latina business leader. Since founding BabyQuip in 2016, Fran has redefined family travel and gig economy innovation. Through proprietary technology and a thriving community of independent contractors called Quality Providers, BabyQuip gives traveling families easy access to high-quality baby gear in over 2,000 markets. Under Fran’s leadership, the company has raised more than $12 million in seed funding and become a recognized leader in both the travel and parenting tech spaces. Earlier in her career, Fran helped launch and scale Match.com, where she built the company’s initial partnerships, introduced the first membership model, and focused on attracting women—a key differentiator that helped establish Match.com as the market leader. At TRUSTe, she led the transformation of the organization from a nonprofit to a for-profit, venture-backed company, raising over $10 million and positioning it as a pioneer in online privacy compliance. She also played a key role in launching BlueLight.com, a Kmart and SoftBank joint venture aimed at expanding internet access and e-commerce reach. A sought-after voice on entrepreneurship, tech innovation, and women in leadership, Fran has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Forbes, Travel + Leisure, CNBC, and more. She appeared on ABC’s Shark Tank and was profiled in the documentary She Started It, showcasing female founders.About Our Company, The Justice Dept.A female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.Website:  https://www.thejusticedept.com/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653If you love what you are getting out of our show, please subscribe.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

There comes a moment for every ambitious woman when the grind no longer feels like growth. When the late nights, the accolades, and the endless “yeses” stop feeling like success and start feeling like survival.For Sehreen Noor Ali, that moment became a turning point. A venture-backed founder who had built her reputation in the fast-moving world of AI and startups, Sehreen had done everything “right.” Until life forced her to stop. And in that stillness, she discovered something most women never get the chance to find: space.Space to ask what do I really want?Space to imagine ambition that includes family, health, and joy.Space to say no without apology.Her story is a mirror for every woman who’s ever been told to keep pushing, keep performing, keep proving her worth. It’s proof that success doesn’t have to mean burnout and that the most radical thing a woman can do is redefine what achievement looks like on her own terms.Key Takeaways:Saying “no” is often the most powerful yes to yourself.Burnout can be the catalyst for a more aligned, intentional career.You don’t have to be an AI expert, just AI literate for the expert you already are.Mindset shifts can redefine what success looks like in every season of life.You can build ambition and balance if you make space for both.Learn More About Sehreen:LinkedIn: Sehreen Noor AliWebsite: sehreen.comAbout Our Guest:Sehreen Noor Ali spent years launching startups, most recently co-founding Sleuth, a Fast Company award winning platform that used crowdsourced data and AI to rethink how we approach children’s health. Today, she runs Te Cura Labs, helping modern leaders enter their next chapter with a thoughtful startup-style launch plan and a practical grasp of how AI can authentically extend their reach and reinforce their hard-earned expertise. She lives in New York City with her husband and two daughters.About Our Company, The Justice Dept.A female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.Website:  https://www.thejusticedept.com/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653If you love what you are getting out of our show, please subscribe.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

For too long, women have been told to “just deal with it” when it comes to menopause. Symptoms dismissed, pain minimized, hormones ignored. Joanna Strober wasn’t willing to accept that, and she’s making sure the rest of us don’t have to either.As the co-founder and CEO of Midi Health, Joanna is rewriting the rules for women’s healthcare. Menopause isn’t a niche issue. It’s a universal experience for women. And yet the system wasn’t built for us. Joanna’s story is about building power in an overlooked market, creating access where there was none, and showing that women’s health is not only necessary, it’s non-negotiable.Key Takeaways:The best time to optimize women’s health is nowHow Joanna turned her personal health struggles into a national companyThe myths about perimenopause and menopause that are holding women backWomen need choices, not gatekeepers, when it comes to their healthMenopause is inevitable, but suffering through it doesn’t have to beLearn More About Joanna:Website: joinmidi.comLinkedIn: Joanna StroberInstagram: @joannastroberAbout Our Guest:Joanna Strober is a visionary healthcare leader and CEO/co-founder of Midi Health, the fastest-growing national telehealth clinic transforming how women navigate menopause and midlife. Since launching in 2021, Joanna has propelled Midi to serve tens of thousands of patients with insurance-covered, personalized care in all 50 states—filling a massive gap in women’s healthcare. Before Midi, she founded and scaled Kurbo Health, a digital platform tackling childhood obesity, which was acquired by WW in 2018.Recognized as a CNBC 2025 Changemakers and TIME100 Most Influential People in Health 2025, Joanna is a fierce advocate for women’s health equity. Her leadership has earned national honors—including a White House award for her groundbreaking campaign protecting women’s healthcare access—and sparked viral conversations that challenge the status quo, like forcing Noom to retract an ageist ad. Backed by visionary investors such as Sheryl Sandberg, Connie Britton, and Amy Schumer, Joanna is at the forefront of redefining care for women at midlife, driving real, systemic change in a historically neglected space.About Our Company, The Justice Dept.A female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.Website:  https://www.thejusticedept.com/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653If you love what you are getting out of our show, please subscribe.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Julie Bornstein was told she didn’t fit the mold of a founder. That the venture world doesn’t fund women at scale. That maybe she’d missed her chance. Instead, she raised $50 million and built Daydream, a company poised to transform the way we shop forever.Julie’s path proves a truth too often ignored: women with experience are not a liability, they are a force. They know how to lead. They know how to scale. They know how to create the future.This isn’t just Julie’s story. It’s the story of every woman who has ever been underestimated. Of every woman told she was “too much” or “too late.” Of every woman who knows in her bones that conviction, resilience, and vision matter more than anyone else’s doubt.Julie is living proof: women founders don’t just belong at the table. They build the table.Key Takeaways:Conviction is the most valuable currency when raising capital.Starting from scratch creates the freedom to innovate without old limits.The future belongs to the builders, not the bystanders.You’re never “too old” or “too late” to build something transformative.Resilience and risk-taking are essential muscles every founder must build.Learn More About Julie:Website: daydream.ingInstagram: @daydreamLinkedIn: Julie BornsteinInstagram: @julie.bornsteinAbout Our Guest:Julie Bornstein is the Founder and CEO of Daydream, the world’s first AI-powered, chat-based shopping agent built exclusively for fashion that introduces a radically new way to shop through personalized, conversational discovery. Daydream is backed by $50M in seed funding from top-tier investors, including Forerunner Ventures, Index Ventures, Google Ventures, and True Ventures. Previously, Bornstein was the Founder and CEO of THE YES, an AI-powered shopping startup for women’s fashion that was acquired by Pinterest in 2022 for its groundbreaking technology and extensive brand partnerships roster. Prior, Bornstein held leadership roles at startups including Stitch Fix, where she served as the COO and Board Member, helping to scale the company to $1 billion in under six years. She also built and led e-commerce at multi-channel retailers including Sephora as the CMO and Chief Digital Officer, as well as at Nordstrom and Urban Outfitters. Bornstein received a B.A. in Government from Harvard College and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. In addition, Bornstein currently holds board positions at Sweetgreen, WeightWatched and Redfin.About Our Company, The Justice Dept.A female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.Website:  https://www.thejusticedept.com/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653If you love what you are getting out of our show, please subscribe.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Hannah Habes didn’t set out to spark a matcha movement. She set out to heal herself. What started as a personal health journey became the foundation for Matchaful, a brand that’s grown from Hannah biking around New York with a backpack full of matcha to seven thriving cafes and a wholesale business across the U.S.Too often, women are told to play it safe. Don’t quit the job. Don’t take the risk. Don’t go it alone. Hannah did the opposite. Along the way, she ignored the “rules,” trusted her instincts, and built her business with grit, creativity, and persistence.Key Takeaways:The real story behind bootstrapping and scaling Matchaful in New York CityWhy sustainable growth matters more than rapid expansionThe importance of owning your customer experienceWhy staying connected to your product’s source builds authenticity and trustBelieving in your product sometimes matters more than convincing skepticsLearn More About Hannah:Website: matchaful.comInstagram: @chiefmatchaofficerInstagram: @matchafulLinkedIn: Hannah HabesAbout Our Guest:Hannah Habes is the founder of Matchaful, a female-led botanical nutrition brand offering direct-trade, single-origin matcha, and plant-based snacks. After experiencing burnout in the food industry, she built Matchaful around transparency, ritual, and intentional sourcing, knocking on café doors with samples and whisking drinks herself, while holding off on launch until she found the perfect farm partner. From a solar-shaded tea farm in Shizuoka to NYC cafés known for refined sugar-free lattes and functional snacks, Hannah is reshaping wellness culture with sustainably sourced ingredients and calming, restorative experiences rooted in Japanese tradition.About Our Company, The Justice Dept.A female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.Website:  https://www.thejusticedept.com/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653If you love what you are getting out of our show, please subscribe.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

So many women spend years building a life that looks good on paper—degrees earned, careers established, families raised—while quietly carrying the weight of survival. We push harder, achieve more, and numb the rest. Until one moment demands we face the truth: this isn’t happiness.For Shamina Taylor, that moment came on a yoga mat in 2013 when she found herself unraveling in the stillness she had always avoided. That breakdown became a breakthrough. She turned her pain into purpose, her hustle into harmony, and her scarcity into abundance. Her story isn’t just about one woman’s wealth. It’s about the power of women everywhere to step into their own.Key Takeaways:Operating solely in masculine “do mode” keeps women in survival cycles.Wealth consciousness isn’t about saving every penny; it’s about identity shifts.Fear disguises itself as safety; intuition requires nervous system regulation.Investing in yourself accelerates growth and collapses timelines.When women rise in abundance, they change generations.Learn More About Shamina:Website: shaminataylor.comInstagram: @shaminataylorPodcast: The Unapologetically Rich ShowYouTube: @shaminataylorBook: Unlocking The Quantum WomanEvent: The Wealth Consciousness Experience 2025About Our Guest:Shamina Taylor—former attorney turned Wealth Consciousness Mentor, bestselling author, mother of two and host of top rated podcast The Unapologetically Rich Show dedicated to normalizing big money for women. Shamina is a renowned wealth expert on a mission to lift income ceilings, break financial barriers, and make being wealthy the new standard for women everywhere. With a proven track record of helping over 51 women become millionaires and multimillionaires, and thousands more reach their highest cash months, she's passionate about showing what's possible when women unapologetically claim their power and wealth. About Our Company, The Justice Dept.A female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.Website:  https://www.thejusticedept.com/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653If you love what you are getting out of our show, please subscribe.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

What happens when women dare to question the systems designed to keep them small? Julianna Glasse knows firsthand. Once a Christian pop singer at the center of evangelical culture, she walked away from it all after realizing the cost of her silence and submission. When a man in her church sneered, “This is what happens when women read,” Julianna turned that insult into a global movement to reclaim the inherent worth of women and dismantle the internalized fear and shame that keeps them trapped.But her story isn’t just about leaving religion. It’s about what every woman faces when she decides her worth isn’t defined by anyone else. It’s about courage, liberation, and the radical act of self-actualization.Key Takeaways:Women who refuse silence change everythingAutonomy is non-negotiableSystems built on control crumble when women riseOppression wears many facesWhen one woman rises, she gives others the courage to do the sameLearn More About Julianna:Website: thisiswhathappenswhenwomenread.orgInstagram: @juliannaglasseLinkedIn: Julianna GlasseAbout Our Guest:Julianna Glasse is a dynamic thought leader, and the Founder and CEO of This Is What Happens When Women Read, a global initiative advancing women’s liberation through education and safe community. Formerly a celebrated Christian pop singer and author, she rose to prominence within evangelical circles and was even invited to perform at the 2017 National Prayer Breakfast hosted by Donald Trump. In the years that followed, she experienced a profound personal and ideological shift, ultimately leaving religion in 2019 and becoming a dedicated advocate for women’s rights and the LGBTQ+ community. An alumna of Oxford University, Julianna partners with Saïd Business School to fund scholarships for emerging feminist leaders. She also collaborates with global fashion houses, including Alexander McQueen and Gucci. Her forthcoming memoir, This Is What Happens When Women Read, explores her personal journey from indoctrination to liberation through literature and is slated for global release in 2026.About Our Company, The Justice Dept.A female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.Website:  https://www.thejusticedept.com/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653If you love what you are getting out of our show, please subscribe.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Women have always had to fight for their place, whether in the courtroom, the boardroom, or their own bodies. Few know this better than Lisa Beattie Frelinghuysen. From working on landmark gender equality cases with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, to serving nearly two decades on the Planned Parenthood board, to co-founding ClutchKit after Roe fell, Lisa’s life is proof of what happens when women refuse to step back. Her work is a reminder that equality doesn’t just happen. It’s claimed. Whether she’s helping billion-dollar family businesses ensure women get a real seat at the table, or giving young women access to the tools they need to control their futures, Lisa shows us what it looks like to lead with conviction.Key Takeaways:Why reproductive freedom is the foundation of women’s equalityHow women’s voices transform business, policy, and cultureWhat she learned working alongside Justice GinsburgThe red thread that connects women’s rights, business strategy, and leadershipHow ClutchKit is shifting access to reproductive healthLearn More About Lisa:LinkedIn: Lisa Beattie FrelinghuysenWebsite: theclutchkit.comAbout Our Guest:Lisa Beattie Frelinghuysen is a Senior Advisor, working with Banyan as an independent consultant supporting clients who can benefit from her expertise. She specializes in ownership and governance structures, succession planning, board development, and working with the next generation on their professional development and readiness. Lisa has advised both family business owners who work well together and families who are experiencing tension and conflict and helped them to generate alignment, form productive working relationships, and plan for the future.Before Banyan, Lisa worked in a privately owned company, David Yurman, as their Chief of Strategy and Chief Legal Officer, reporting to the CEO, but working with the owners on governance, board development, and succession planning. Trained as a lawyer, Lisa practiced litigation at Williams & Connolly, and prior to that, served as a law clerk to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, helping to draft the Supreme Court’s landmark gender equality decision, United States v. Virginia. She is a graduate of Stanford Law School, where she ran the Stanford Law Review. Lisa has served on privately owned company boards and non-profit boards in the gender equality space. She speaks frequently in the media, at universities, and corporations, about the Supreme Court and the evolution of gender equality law. Lisa lives in New York City and has four children.About Our Company, The Justice Dept.A female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.Website:  https://www.thejusticedept.com/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653If you love what you are getting out of our show, please subscribe.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Alessandra Henderson’s path to women’s health was anything but traditional. She went from building startups in art and tech to co-founding Elektra Health, a company closing the menopause care gap. Inspired by her own IVF experience, Alessandra helped raise millions, partner with leading health plans, and bring menopause into the mainstream conversation.But her story isn’t just about scaling a company. It’s about knowing when to step back. After years in the trenches while navigating her own health struggles, Alessandra made the bold decision to transition from CEO to board member, proving that success isn’t always about holding the top title.Key Takeaways:Why women’s health isn’t just a mission — it’s a massive business opportunityThe mantras Alessandra uses to guide career pivots and reinventionHow to bet on yourself even when the path forward isn’t clearThe role of mentorship, community, and support systems in career growthKnowing when to step back without stepping away from your impactLearn More About Alessandra:Website: alessandrahenderson.comLinkedIn: Alessandra HendersonElektra: elektrahealth.comAbout Our GuestAlessandra Henderson is an entrepreneur, thought leader and investor on a mission to transform women’s healthcare. Alessandra is Co-founder & former CEO of Elektra Health, a virtual care platform closing the menopause care gap via evidence-based telemedicine, education and community. Under her tenure as Elektra CEO, Alessandra raised $7M+ from leading investors including University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Flare Partners and Seven Seven Six, built a membership of 20K+ across 50 states, and led Elektra’s go-to-market strategy, including launching the first commercial menopause-payer partnership in the US with Mass General Brigham Health Plan. Prior to Elektra Health, Alessandra spent 10+ years building early-stage consumer businesses as a leader on the founding teams at Artsy, the MIT NYC Startup Studio, and Human Ventures. She holds a B.A. from Vanderbilt University and an MBA from MIT Sloan, and her work has been covered by The NY Times, Fast Company, Bloomberg, Techcrunch, Fortune, Forbes, and more. Alessandra currently advises and consults with high growth digital health companies in the pursuit of improving outcomes & redefining a new standard of care. About Our Company, The Justice Dept.A female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.Website:  https://www.thejusticedept.com/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653If you love what you are getting out of our show, please subscribe.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Kara Brothers knows what it’s like to follow the “right” path and to realize it’s not the right path for you at all. She had the title, the salary, and the security. What she didn’t have was excitement for what came next. So Kara did something women are so often told not to do. She walked away from stability into uncertainty.For women, that leap isn’t just about business. It’s about rewriting the rules. Kara’s story is proof that you can build massive growth and create a workplace that values people, families, and joy. Because when women lead differently, companies don’t just make more money. They make more sense.Key Takeaways:Why betting on yourself is worth the uncertaintyHow to create a culture that supports high performance and well-beingThe underestimated power of asking for helpBuilding a career you own instead of one that owns youThe business case for joyLearn More About Kara:Website: karabrothers.comInstagram: @karabrothersLinkedIn: Kara BrothersPodcast: Say It Out LoudAbout Our GuestKara Brothers is a seasoned executive with a strong background in the technology and beauty industries. She has 15 years of technology industry experience and a background in building and growing startups and has her MBA from NYU Stern. As Starface President, Kara oversees all aspects of company operations, including brand vision, international business development, retail expansion, and global partnerships. Her dedication to the beauty industry is recognized by awards such as Digiday's Glossy Beauty Future Leader Award and Beauty Independent's Emerging Beauty's Brightest Executives. Previously, at Grid AI, she secured $15 million in Series A funding and optimized operations while expanding the workforce. During her time at Google, Kara led corporate strategy and strategic partnerships, introducing digital TV products to the market and negotiating international telecom relationships. Her extensive career equips her with valuable skills for complex environments and global partnership.About Our Company, The Justice Dept.A female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.Website:  https://www.thejusticedept.com/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653If you love what you are getting out of our show, please subscribe.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Isabelle Boemeke walked away from modeling and into the belly of one of the most misunderstood industries on the planet: nuclear energy. Not because it was trendy, but because it mattered. Now, she’s rewriting the narrative around clean energy, using her platform to cut through fear, misinformation, and bad branding.Because the truth is, women are tired of being talked down to, especially when it comes to science, technology, and the future of our planet. We don’t need dumbing down. We need clarity, courage, and creators like Isabelle who aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo.Key Takeaways:The cultural baggage nuclear energy carries, and how Isabelle is unraveling it with education and edgeWhy nuclear is actually the safest and cleanest form of energyHow Isabelle turned curiosity into a movement — and a characterWhy storytelling, branding, and bold visuals in science matter more than ever The worst advice Isabelle ever got and why being “cringe” is the key to building anything worthwhileLearn More About Isabelle:Website: isodope.comInstagram: @isabelleboemekeX: @isabelleboemekeBook: Rad FutureAbout Our GuestIsabelle Boemeke is the Founder and Executive Director of Save Clean Energy and the creator of the online persona Isodope. Through Isodope, Isabelle has taken a uniquely subversive approach to harness the power and scale of social media to inform the next generation of leaders and builders about the massive potential of nuclear electricity to help solve global climate crises. Her education and advocacy efforts have expanded beyond the digital sphere into the real world, where she led a successful grassroots campaign to delay the closure of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant in California. In 2021, she delivered a TED Talk that has since been viewed nearly 2 million times, explaining why nuclear electricity is our best chance to replace fossil fuels. In recognition of her influence on the global energy conversation, the following year she was named a TIME Magazine Next Generation Leader. Arriving in late summer 2025, RAD FUTURE is Isabelle’s provocative debut: a scientific and unconventional manifesto positioning nuclear electricity as a key solution to the climate emergency.About Our Company, The Justice Dept.A female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.Website:  https://www.thejusticedept.com/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653If you love what you are getting out of our show, please subscribe.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Lisa Chastain did everything “right.” The career, the marriage, the house, the 401k. But behind the scenes, she was unraveling financially and emotionally. And like so many women, she was silently carrying the weight of a money story built on fear, scarcity, and silence. Her wake-up call turned into a mission: to help women step into financial freedom. Because true wealth isn’t about spreadsheets or scarcity. It’s about owning your story, rewriting the rules, and deciding for yourself what success looks like.Key Takeaways:Lisa’s simple framework to manage money with freedom, not fearWhy budgeting isn’t the holy grail - and what actually works insteadHow to start healing your money story and rewriting your financial futureThe one question to ask yourself before every financial decisionBuilding wealth on your own terms - and why the rules never worked anywayLearn More About Lisa:Website: lisachastain.comInstagram: @savvymoneywithlisaPodcast: Real Money with Lisa ChastainAbout Our GuestA renowned expert in personal finance, Lisa Chastain is dedicated to empowering passionate and successful women to overcome the shame and guilt surrounding their finances. Lisa has built her entire career supporting individuals to rewire their money mindset and adopt a strategic framework to focus on healthy spending rather than restrictive budgeting. Lisa’s approach to financial freedom empowers women to shed the burden of financial shame, unlock their potential, and create a life filled with financial security and freedom to live in the moment. Lisa’s Stop Budgeting system provides a transformative journey regardless of where individuals are currently or where they aspire to be financially. Through her guidance, clients gain peace of mind as their savings grow and bills are paid - while still having the flexibility to indulge guilt-free and enjoy life. Lisa’s expertise and support enables women to build wealth and develop a newfound confidence in managing their financial resources.About Our Company, The Justice Dept.A female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.Website:  https://www.thejusticedept.com/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653If you love what you are getting out of our show, please subscribe.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Before functional medicine was trending, Dr. Robin Berzin saw the cracks in our healthcare system and decided to build something better. A Columbia-trained MD with a tech founder’s mindset, Robin launched Parsley Health in 2016 with a radical idea: what if women didn’t have to suffer through years of misdiagnosis, confusion, and quick fixes? Robin’s story is a reminder: you don’t need to fit the mold when you’re reshaping the system.Key Takeaways:What functional medicine really is (and isn’t)Why health should be proactive, not reactive, and how that changes everythingThe truth about menopause care and why most services get it wrongHow women are being sold oversimplified solutions to deeply complex issuesThe importance of trusting your gut, even when the “experts” say otherwiseLearn More About Robin & Parsley Health:Website: parsleyhealth.com & robinberzinmd.comInstagram: @parsleyhealth & @robinberzinmdX: @robinberzinmd & @parsley_health LinkedIn: Robin Berzin MDFacebook: Parsley HealthAbout Our GuestDr. Robin Berzin is a globally recognized celebrity physician, author, and leading voice in health optimization, longevity and disease resolution. She is also the founder and CEO of Parsley Health, the leading functional health company in the US. Parsley offers advanced diagnostic testing and clinical care with board-certified clinical teams trained in functional medicine.Since founding Parsley Health in 2016, Dr. Berzin has seen tens of thousands of patients improve or resolve their symptoms and conditions within their first year of care, demonstrating the life-changing value of making functional medicine accessible to everyone, anywhere. Parsley is available online nationwide and in person in NYC and LA. Parsley is the first functional medicine provider to have validated outcomes data, evidence-backed protocols, and accept  insurance for over 16 million people. Dr. Berzin attended medical school at Columbia University and trained in Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. She has been recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Tech Pioneer, named as one of the 100 most innovative women in business by Inc. Magazine, and praised by Fast Company for founding one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Her first book, State Change: End Anxiety, Beat Burnout and Ignite a New Baseline of Energy and Flow published by Simon Element, is available now.About Our Company, The Justice Dept.A female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.Website:  https://www.thejusticedept.com/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653If you love what you are getting out of our show, please subscribe.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Rachel Sklar didn’t set out to become the godmother of modern women’s networking — she was just pissed off. Frustrated by the constant erasure of women in media and tech, she did what a lot of smart women do: she wrote an email. But unlike most emails, this one sparked a movement. Women have always known how to build in the margins — around systems, despite gatekeepers, and without the credit. Rachel just decided to make it impossible to ignore. Because when women back each other, we don’t just change the conversation. We change the entire game.Key Takeaways:How frustration became fuel for Rachel’s most successful venturesThe power of introductions, visibility, and building value into your networkWhy representation isn’t a favor — it’s strategyThe art of saying “no” to unpaid labor and “yes” to building powerHow Rachel’s new podcast Hi, Smart Friend! is spotlighting voices you need to hearLearn More About Rachel:Instagram: @rachelsklarLinkedIn: Rachel SklarPodcast: Hi, Smart Friend!X: @rachelsklarAbout Our GuestRachel Sklar is a writer and entrepreneur based in New York. She is the co-founder of TheLi.st, a network for professional women, acquired by New Power Media in November 2020. She was previously the VP Programming & Content for SaksWorks, the new membership club from Saks and HBC.A former lawyer who writes about media, politics, culture & technology, she was a founding editor of the Huffington Post and Mediaite. She has contributed to numerous publications including the New York Times, Washington Post, CNN.com, The Daily Beast, Elle, Politico, Mashable, Glamour and numerous publications in her Canadian homeland. She has contributed jokes to speeches for selected public figures, including two sitting heads of state. She speaks widely across platforms including TV, podcasts, conferences and live eventsRachel is an advisor to several startups, including Vox Media, The Muse, Hopscotch, Bustle & The Riveter and has consulted for a broad range of companies including Spotify, Netflix and Women.NYC/New York City Economic Development Corporation. She is active in web3 and has worked with NFT collections including Meta Angels & MAVION World.Rachel is also a member of the BMI Musical Theatre Advanced Workshop, billed as the premiere training ground for the next generation of musical theatre songwriters. She is an accomplished lyricist and has been hired and/or booked to write and/or perform original lyrics and songs for more years than anyone needs to count, but suffice to say she still hears about her use of "cavort" in 1992.Rachel has been named to the Silicon Alley 100, FastCompany’s “League of Extraordinary Women,” Forbes’ “Women Changing The World,” JWA's "Making Trouble, Making History" award, Marie Claire's "New Guard" and has earned numerous honors and awards for her writing and her activism.About Our Company, The Justice Dept.A female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.Website:  https://www.thejusticedept.com/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653If you love what you are getting out of our show, please subscribe.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

What happens when you build something with your whole heart and still get written out of the story? Maria Goy had the resume. Fortune 500 exec. Tech and ops specialist. She co-founded a company that raised over $40 million, scaled it over years, stepped into the CEO seat, and still managed to stay rooted in purpose. But somewhere along the way, what she built started slipping out of her hands. Decisions got made in rooms she wasn’t fully in. Advice turned into directives. Passion was called emotion. And in the moments that mattered most, no one stood up. Not even the people who should have. Contracts matter. Representation matters. And your truth matters most of all.Key Takeaways:The importance of having your own lawyer, even if you trust your co-founderHow gender bias shows up in “feedback” like being called emotionalWhy the wrong board can feel more like a trap than a teamHow to protect your truth on paper and in the roomWhy walking away with nothing can still be the most powerful moveLearn More About Maria:LinkedIn: Maria GoyAbout Our GuestMaria Goy is a seasoned executive with extensive corporate and entrepreneurial experience. She began her career at Andersen Consulting and has lived and worked across Europe, Asia, and the United States, gaining deep global market expertise. Throughout her career, Maria has demonstrated a unique ability to bridge global markets and drive innovation in insurance products and services. She's held executive roles at several Fortune 500 companies and co-founded an insurtech startup, serving as COO and CEO.About Our Company, The Justice Dept.A female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.Website:  https://www.thejusticedept.com/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653If you love what you are getting out of our show, please subscribe.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

What if burnout wasn’t a breakdown — but a wake-up call to build something entirely new? The more you work, the better you are. That’s what hustle culture tells us. For Tai Beauchamp, the hustle started early. At 25, she was a beauty editor at the top of her game, the first Black Beauty and Fitness Director at Seventeen Magazine, and checking every box of success. But behind the scenes? She was burned out, overwhelmed, and running on empty. Something had to change, and in the process, a daily hike turned into a global movement.Key Takeaways:The origin of Morning Mindset with Tai and its global growthLearning to live from the inside out — not the to-do listBuilding a scalable model for impact without burning outCreating community experiences that actually transformWhy saying no (without guilt) is a business strategyLearn More About Tai:Instagram: @taibeauLinkedIn: Tai BeauchampWebsite: morningmindsetwithtai.comInstagram: @morningmindsetwithtaiAbout Our GuestTai Beauchamp is an award-winning TV host, producer, visionary wellness & lifestyle expert, and multifaceted entrepreneur. In 2020, Tai created her now widely popular series Morning Mindset with Tai, an Instagram live show that quickly grew into a global community where women foster authentic connections, share their stories, and support each other on their individual and collective wellness journeys. Guests of Morning Mindset with Tai have ranged from Essence Magazine Editor-At-Large Emeritus Mikki Taylor to top entertainers like Taraji P. Henson,  Melanie Fiona and Kimberly Williams Paisley and Gen Z influencers like Marley Dias. In 2021, Tai extended the Morning Mindset with Tai platform launching Morning Mindset with Tai: The Hike + Experience, a monthly  in-person, LA-based wellness event that draws hundreds of women (and men)  from across the US for a transformative wellness experience centered around mindfulness, fitness and community. The curated experience has also been part of Art Basel, Debra Lee's Leading Women Defined, American Black Film Festival, and BET Awards Weekend,  with lead brand sponsors like Lululemon,  Cadillac, AG1, Mielle,  Victoria’s Secret and others joining the movement. Ms. Beauchamp lives at the intersection of empowerment, lifestyle and holistic wellness and has driven this message forward for decades, cementing her icon status. An early influencer, Tai has been a recurring contributor to ABC, NBC, E!, BET, TVOne, The View, the Tamron Hall Show, and many others. She was the founding segment producer and host of The View’s Must Have Mondays.  She has been featured in countless media outlets including Forbes, Elle, Refinery 29, Essence, Green Entrepreneur, MSNBC, SohoHouse, and WWD, where she was recently featured on the cover alongside industry vets like Tommy Hilfiger. Tai has hosted and produced TV shows on TLC, Cleo TV, and GSN, and delivered messages on business, wellness, and inspiration worldwide at conferences including WWD's CEO Summit, the Female Founder Collective Summit, Harvard University, Columbia University and her alma mater Spelman College.Tai continues to work with Fortune 500 companies as a content producer and business strategist. She consults with the likes of P&G, Unilever, General Motors, Sanofi, Walmart, Feeding America, Ford, GM, Hilton, Lexus, McDonald’s, Prudential, Sanofi, Walmart and others.  About Our Company, The Justice Dept.A female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.Website:  https://www.thejusticedept.com/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653If you love what you are getting out of our show, please subscribe.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

What if the future of your career wasn't about navigating broken systems, but about seizing control and building your own unshakable empire? From a decade in big law, Amy Nelson saw corporate America's flaws firsthand. She pivoted, building The Riveter into a powerful digital media company championing women's financial independence. Flexibility and equal pay are still massive issues, and the "safe choice" of a corporate job is anything but, so it’s time for you to build your own brand.Key Takeaways:Leverage your skills independently, don't rely solely on your employer.Build multiple income streams for financial security.Establish yourself as an expert online (LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.).Overcome fear and share your opinions; women's voices are crucial.Support other women; success is not a limited resource.Learn More About Amy & The Riveter:Website: theriveter.coLinkedIn: Amy Sterner NelsonInstagram: @amy_k_nelsonTikTok: @amy_k_nelsonAbout Our Guest Amy Nelson is an entrepreneur, creator and activist. The mother of 4 young daughters, Amy pivoted from her career as an attorney in 2017 to build The Riveter, a digital media and career platform dedicated to giving professional women the information and skills to make money outside of corporate America. She raised $30 million in venture capital, started a column in Forbes, and was featured everywhere from the TODAY Show to Fortune's Most Powerful Women. Amy also hosted a successful iHeartMedia podcast, What's Her Story with Sam and Amy, and Inc named her to its Female Founders 100. Amy is also a justice reform advocate. You can follow her on all platforms at @amy_k_nelson.About Our Company, The Justice Dept.A female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.Website:  https://www.thejusticedept.com/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653If you love what you are getting out of our show, please subscribe.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.