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The Female Founders Network
by Invoice2go
The Female Founders Network Podcast is a global, women-only entrepreneurial and leadership podcast sponsored by Invoice2go. In each episode, we highlight the interview of an entrepreneur, small business owner, or industry leader we admire, helping them share their story and offer tips and tricks to our listeners. The Female Founders Network features guests from all over the world. It is hosted by Nat Brown, Invoice2go's American-born brand marketing leader, and Sylvie Hall, the UK-born owner of boutique social media firm Vibal Agency.
Episodes
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5 Things We Learned From Interviewing 100 Female Entrepreneurs
We’ve interviewed 100 female entrepreneurs for The Female Founders Network Podcast. In this episode, we talk about the five major lessons we learned from them all. From resilience to persistence and breaking free, here’s the advice we’ve gained from our favorite episodes. We hope you enjoy this...
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Launching and Growing a Plus-Sized Fashion Platform and Label with our host Sylvie Wilson
Sylvie's in the hot seat today talking about her original tech side hustle, Insyze, and new plus-size clothing brand, Dani Marie The Label. She shares what inspired her to start two plus-size fashion businesses and her key learnings on building a community, working with influencers, and making a...
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How to Build an Online Gaming Business with Lilian Chen
Today we're speaking with Lilian Chen, the co-founder and COO of Bar None Games, a virtual trivia and games company that has gone viral during the pandemic. Lilian shares her tips on finding product-market fit and creating 'the network effect' to achieve virality and her key learnings so far.
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Building Four Businesses and Three Passive Income Streams with Former Miss Nevada Lisa Song Sutton
Join us today as we talk to Lisa Song Sutton, a lawyer, former Miss Nevada, and revenue master with four businesses and three passive income sources. She discusses going from a law student and model to a cupcake entrepreneur, then boutique bikini line owner, real estate maven, and shipping…
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Embracing Life’s Seasons with Life Coach Becky Morrison
Becky Morrison is an author, lawyer, and life coach who helps her clients find happiness. In this episode, she talks about how she realized that the traditional career path wasn't serving her, and figured out how to find happiness for herself before launching a business to help others do the same.
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How to Create a Personal Brand that Wins Clients with Kat Elizabeth
Today we're speaking with Kat Elizabeth, a seasoned branding coach and founder of Revenge Creative – a boutique marketing agency that helps small businesses create strong brands. Listen to get Kat's tips on creating a personal brand and what to expect when you launch a new product, service, or...
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Dealing with Stress and Reframing Your Mindset with Andrea Smith
Meet Andrea Smith, a stress management coach for business owners. After some devastating personal life events, she learned the hard way how damaging stress can be. She wanted to create a toolkit to help people use fewer antidepressants and deal with stress better. We discuss how to reframe…
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The Most Important Ingredients for Successful Leadership with Career Coach Terry Boyle McDougall
In this episode, we’re speaking with Terry Boyle McDougall, a seasoned marketer, executive career coach, and podcast host from Chicago. Terry discusses the challenges women often face in leadership and how to build a thriving career — whether you're a corporate executive or entrepreneur.
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Breaking Barriers in Women's Sexual Health and Pleasure with Marketing Guru Rachel Braun Scherl
Today we're speaking with Orgasmic Leader and Vagipreneur Rachel Braun Scherl, who helps launch and market products related to vaginal health and women's sexual wellbeing. In this episode, Rachel discusses changing cultural attitudes towards women's sexual health and her experience bringing her...
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Freelancing as a Financial Planner For Millennials with Cady North
Get to know Cady North, a certified financial planner and founder of North Financial Advisors, in today’s episode. She shares how she left the corporate world to start her own advisory firm and how she found her niche in the world of financial planning. She shares excellent financial planning…
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Quitting the Corporate Climb to Start a PR Consultancy with Andrea Holland
Today we're speaking to Andrea Holland, who jumped off that corporate ladder to start remotePRjobs.com, a global platform helping PR professionals. She shares how corporate burnout inspired her to change her life.
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How I Started an Audio Dating App as a Non-technical Founder with Taly Matiteyahu
Get to know serial entrepreneur Taly Matiteyahu in today’s episode. She's the founder of Treat Teek, a pet treat carrier, and The Blink Date, an audio-only speed dating app for the blind. Taly shares her personal journey and why it's never too late to pivot your career. Learn how she launched The...
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Launching a Boutique "Jewellery" Brand and Retail Storefront with Shelley Tzeegankoff
Today we're speaking with Shelley Tzeegankoff, a boutique jewelry brand owner who took a leap by opening a storefront shop in the middle of a pandemic. Shelley discusses how she sold everything (including the clothes off her back!) to invest in her business, Porter Jewellery. She also shares how...
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How Mindfulness Can Help You as a Female Leader with Amy McCae
Amy McCae is a mindfulness leadership coach from Omaha, Nebraska. In today’s episode, learn how she overcame her chronic health problems and assisted others in developing the emotional intelligence and leadership skills they need to succeed.
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Building a Consciousness Business Consultancy Focused on Feminine Energy with Lara Khalaf
We’re speaking with Lara Khalaf in today’s episode. Her inspiring story starts in Syria and leads her to a life as a female business coach, working in Madrid and London. Far from a typical business coach, Lara teaches femininity, consciousness, and leadership to empower women to be stronger and...
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Professional Tips for Self Care and Reducing Anxiety with Maria Luedeke
In this episode, we're speaking with Maria Luedeke, a psychotherapist, executive coach, and founder of Aspire Counselling. As an American in Singapore, Maria has some fantastic insights about life and work in Singaporean culture. She also shares her professional tips for self-care and reducing...
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Getting Into the Property Investment Game with Salena Kulkarni
Today we get to chat with Salena Kulkarni, a chartered accountant turned property investor who helps business owners and entrepreneurs grow their wealth. We discuss five types of property investment that you may not have heard of before — plus, we get Salena's insights on how to boost your wealth...
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The Prevalence of ADHD in High-Achieving Women with Psychotherapist and Life Coach Diann Wingert
ADHD is often underdiagnosed in women, and experts estimate that 60-70% of entrepreneurs have it. This puts high-achieving women at a disadvantage when it comes to recognizing and managing the condition. Diann Wingart, a psychotherapist turned life coach, is working to change this. In today’s...
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Creating a Community Platform to Help During Difficult Times with Aimee Kandrac
In today’s episode, meet Aimee Kandrac, co-founder and CEO of WhatFriendsDo. When her good friend Laura was diagnosed with brain cancer, Aimee learned firsthand that the best thing to do for a friend in need is rally passionately behind them. Find out how Aimee founded WhatFriendsDo, stayed...
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How to Make Your Business More Efficient with Alicia Butler Pierre
The CEO of Equilibria, Alicia Butler Pierre, joins us today. Alicia's also the author of the 2x Amazon bestseller, Behind the Façade: How to Structure Company Operations for Sustainable Success. Alicia's business specializes in operations and increasing bandwidth for fast-growing organizations....
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How International Experiences Can Inspire Your Freelance Services with Venese Lau
Today we're talking to Venese Lau, a globetrotting freelancer and founder of a Tokyo-based events and marketing company. Venese shares how her experiences living in several countries helped her to create a unique offering. She also discusses pivoting to launch a second passion project business —…
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Founding a Gratitude Tool (and one of Oprah's "Favorite Things") with Claire Summers
Claire Summers, the founder of Gratitude Glass Jars, is with us today. Claire's story is truly inspiring. After a near-death experience, Claire took a risk and decided to move to the US. She presented her glass jar creations at trade shows across the country and was discovered by Oprah in New…
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Having a Day Job While Launching a Women's Health Product with Christine Jurzenski and Erica Schultz
Today we're speaking with Christine Jurzenski and Erica Schultz, two American expatriates who recently launched a women's health product in Sydney, Australia. Christine and Erica's company, Cranel, provides an all-natural, sugar-free solution for a common yet seldomly spoken about the problem:...
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Founding a Somatic Psychotherapy Practice, Nonprofit, and Podcast with Moniquea Spiteri
Join us as we chat with Moniquea Spiteri, a somatic psychotherapist and award-winning entrepreneur. She’s the founder of Enveco Health, a social enterprise that helps people struggling with mental health conditions to regain wellness, retain employment, and get support. We discuss how she…
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Bringing Sextech Product Yarlap to Market with MaryEllen Reider
Today we sit down with MaryEllen Reider, the founder of Yarlap — a vaginal health device that treats urinary incontinence and improves sexual performance. MaryEllen shares how she brought this product to market in partnership with her father, a medical engineer. She also explores the challenges…
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Launching a Student Housing Solution for Educational Institutions with Madhavi Shankar
Hi guys! Today we're speaking with a tech founder and one of Forbes Asia's 30 under 30, Madhavi Shankar. In this episode, Madhavi will speak about going abroad to discover who she was and what she wanted, finding a global business partner, and launching a student housing-focused software solution...
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Founding a Wellness and Education Nonprofit in Uganda with Annabelle Chauncy
Today we're speaking with Annabelle Chauncy, the world-changing founder and CEO of the School of Life nonprofit in Uganda. In this episode, Annabelle will talk about how she transformed from a post-graduate backpacker in Africa to a nonprofit founder and global educator. She also discusses how...
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Launching a Margarita Mix Line During the Pandemic with Britney Chu
Today we're speaking with Britney Chu, the founder of Estamos — an all-natural and healthy margarita mix that she founded as a passion project during the COVID pandemic, but has now become a legitimate business with huge growth potential. In this episode, Britney shares the inspiration and story...
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Building a Venture Capital Firm During a Financial Crisis with Dr. Michelle Deaker
Today we're speaking with Dr. Michelle Deaker, the founder of Aussie-based venture capital firm OneVentures as well as a trained scientist and a former e-commerce founder. In this episode, Dr. Deaker will discuss the importance of the pitch in any negotiation, how she built and exited her...
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10 Little-Known Female Historical Figures with Nat and Sylvie
When we think of admirable women, we might think Eleanor Roosevelt, Frida Kahlo or Rosa Parks, but there were so many more incredible leaders throughout history that we haven’t been taught about. Women have done so much for the world that has gone unnoticed, unappreciated and under-represented...
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Building Body Positivity for Women with Virgie Tovar
Today we’re speaking with Virgie Tovar, an author, activist and one of the nation's leading experts and lecturers on weight-based discrimination and body image. In this episode, Virgie shares how relentless bullying became the catalyst for her to become an esteemed author, advocate and public...
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Creating a Conscious Children’s Toy Line with Ruth Rau
In today’s episode we’re speaking with Ruth Rau, an architect turned founder of Mouse Loves Pig. After having her own children, Ruth began to see toys as a design challenge and began to design toys for her kids that would have a positive impact on them, and the environment. Ruth tells us her...
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Moving Across the World and Launching a Startup Marketing Consultancy with Marielle Reussink
In today’s episode we’re speaking with international marketer and start-up consultant Marielle Reussink - who moved from South Africa to Singapore and set up her marketing agency The EMMS. Focusing on start-up and small businesses, Marielle shares her advice on marketing for start-ups and what to...
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Building a Successful Science and Tech Marketing Agency with Jenn LeBlanc
Today we’re speaking with Jenn LeBlanc - a scientist turned tech marketer and the founder of Think Results Marketing and Changing Tides Movement. Jenn shares her unique and inspiring story on how she founded her businesses as well as some unmissable advice on how to have a successful campaign or...
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Founding a Company To Help Children Cope with Medical Concerns with Sarah Cummings
Today we’re speaking with Sarah Cummings, the founder of Teach Ted - a digital health startup, which uses storytelling and “learning-through-play” techniques to take the fear out of new experiences for kids and families. Sarah tells us how she went from a full time job and chronic state of…
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Building a Diversity and Inclusion Consultation Business with Manpreet Dhillon
Today we’re going to talk about diversity and inclusion with Manpreet Dhillon, a consultant who works with cities, companies and organisations to create more equitable environments and operations at every level. In this episode, we’ll chat about the current state of inclusion, strategies to…
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Building a Successful Online Store Through Influencer Marketing with Yen Japney
Today we’re speaking with Yen Japney, a serial entrepreneur and founder of two successful e-commerce businesses; billionairebeauties.com and Curve Sculpting. Yen share’s the story of her family’s financial and personal struggles and how the work ethic her mom instilled in her from a young age…
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Patriarchy, Explained — How Glass Ceilings Came to Exist and How We Can Shatter Them with Nat and Sylvie
We hope you had a great International Women's Month! We get a lot of questions about glass ceilings – how they came to exist and why society puts up barriers for women in the first place. For those of you who weren't gender studies majors, we've put together this easy overview of the history of...
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Founding an App for Hospitality Without Having a "Tech" Background with Jessica Koncz
Today we’re speaking with Jessica Koncz, the founder and CEO of Eatsee - a QR code digital menu and guest register used by over 800 restaurants and counting. In this jam-packed episode, Jessica talks about overcoming imposter syndrome, redefining what it means to fail and why you should dream...
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From Engineer to Founding a Cosmetics Company with Mugdha Hedaoo
Hi guys! Today we’re speaking with Mugdha Hedaoo, an engineer-turned cosmetics entrepreneur who launched her unique line after quitting her “day job” to spend time with her children. In this episode, Mugdha will talk about why it’s important to sell yourself and validate your problem statements…
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How to Survive Pregnancy at the Height of Your Career without Losing Your Mind with Nat
Hi guys! Happy early St. Patricks Day! And speaking about getting lucky... today we're going to talk about having a baby while you're in the height of your career — whether you have a full-time job, work for yourself, or both! I'll share the top DOZEN tips that got my mid-thirties pregnancy and...
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Building an Ads Consultancy and Becoming an Advocate for Latina Entrepreneurs with Reyna Marrufo
Hi guys! Today we have a very special guest. Reyna Marrufo is a self-taught Facebook ads expert, thought leader, speaker for the Latina community and a recent recruit on our team right here at Invoice2go. Although just swooped Reyna up out of the freelance market, she was a successful…
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The History and Meaning of International Women's Day with Sylvie and Nat
Happy International Women’s Day! Every day, Sylvie and I are absolutely overwhelmed by the love, support, leadership and community we see growing in The Female Founders Network. As women’s rights enthusiasts, business leaders and strong believers in the power of sisterhood, nothing has filled us...
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The Touchpoints You Need to Build a Relationship with Your Customers with Laurel Mintz
Today we’re speaking with Laurel Mintz, the vivacious and award winning founder of Elevate My Brand - a marketing agency based in LA. You’ll hear how Laurel’s journey to becoming a marketing boss had many twists and turns, but she also shares some excellent marketing tips and advice for business...
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Founding a Birth Control Subscription Service with Pandia Health’s Sophia Yen
Today we’re speaking with Sophia Yen, the founder of Pandia Health - a birth control subscription that automates the process for women to get their birth control delivered in the states. In this episode we find out how Sophia was inspired to start Pandia Health and the journey of the company so...
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Launching a Mental Health-focused App with Lexi Lewtan
Today we're speaking with Lexi Lewtan, the founder of Centered, a start-up that provides mental health tools for subscribers. As a bonus, the Centered team has partnered with our Invoice2go Facebook group for Freelancers — the Freelance Forum — to provide mental health learning units especially...
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Founding a Tech Security Start-Up and Tips on Fundraising with Lee Kappon
Today we’re speaking with Lee Kappon, the CEO and founder of Suridata AI. Lee is based in Tel Aviv, Israel and in this episode, we hear how growing up in Israel shaped Lee to become the fearless founder she is today. From channelling the Israeli “Chutzpah” to Lee’s advice on the essential steps…
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Launching, Growing and Selling a Start-Up with No Prior Experience with Jess Walker
Today we’re speaking with Jess Walker, a serial entrepreneur from New Zealand who exited her first start-up, Idle - an Airbnb management company in 2018 and has since gone on to start her next venture while working for a Sydney based Venture Capital firm. This episode was also recorded and aired...
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Turning a Love of Science and Psychology into an Empowerment App for Young Women with Naama Barnea-Goraly
Today we’re speaking with Naama Barnea-Goraly, who left a 20-year career as a neuroimaging researcher at Stanford University to found Girltelligence, an app for girls to advise, support and inspire each other. Both Naama’s story and the mission behind her female empowerment and connection app,...
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Creating an Online Gifting Business with Venus Sun and Cynthia Pham
Happy Galentine’s Day! Today we’re speaking with best friends, Venus and Cynthia who founded healthy dessert gift box company, Treat’em. In this episode, Cynthia and Venus share the inspiration and journey behind founding Treat’em, with super useful advice on working with your best friend and...
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The Female Founders Network Podcast is a global, women-only entrepreneurial and leadership podcast sponsored by Invoice2go. In each episode, we highlight the interview of an entrepreneur, small business owner, or industry leader we admire, helping them share their story and offer tips and tricks to our listeners. The Female Founders Network features guests from all over the world. It is hosted by Nat Brown, Invoice2go's American-born brand marketing leader, and Sylvie Hall, the UK-born owner of boutique social media firm Vibal Agency.
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