The Gen She Podcast
by Gen She
Welcome to The Gen She Podcast. We talk careers, side hustles, personal finance, wealth creation, and investing, all through the lived experiences of the coolest women in tech, entrepreneurship, and media.Catch us in between podcast episodes on TikTok and Instagram or join the community at generationshe.coWith Love, Avni 💌—————————More from Avni: https://beacons.ai/avni_barmanMore from Gen She: https://beacons.ai/gen.she
Episodes
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How To Make Powerful People Like You
Knowing powerful people is one thing, but knowing how to build a relationship that actually leads to something is another.In this video, I break down the six rules I follow when meeting powerful people: how to make yourself memorable, ask better questions, avoid the mistakes that make a...
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Why you have BIG DREAMS but never do anything about them
What if the reason you haven’t achieved the life you want isn’t a lack of talent, but the way you’re pursuing it? In this video, I break down the three principles I’ve used every time I’ve reinvented myself: manufacturing real stakes that force you to take action, publicly committing to your…
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How Young Woman Are Building Million Dollar Personal Brands In 2026
Everyone sees the video that blows up. Nobody sees the hundreds of videos before it.In this live conversation, I’m sharing what actually went into building my personal brand. From posting 6–9 times a day and plateauing for a YEAR to creating my normal vs. millionaire vs. billionaire series and...
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How To Become A Woman Everyone Loves Talking To (6 simple steps)
Being respected isn’t about sounding like the smartest person in the room. It’s about becoming the person everyone wants in the room. Every successful woman I’ve met, founders, CEOs, executives, and major creators, knows how to communicate in a way that makes people want to help her, remember…
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The 6 Weird Habits Of Women Who ALWAYS Get What They Want
The women who get everything they want aren’t prettier, smarter, more talented, or better connected than you. They just understand how the game actually works. I used to be the shy girl who never raised her hand, never volunteered, and definitely didn’t have the audacity to ask for what I wanted....
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Why Ambitious Women Struggle With Love and Friendship
I vlogged the first time HotHighPriestess came to my house, from meeting Sarah and catching up over matcha to building our very scrappy podcast setup. Then we sat down for one of the rawest conversations I’ve ever shared, including sharing my relationship story for the first time on the…
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I finally met my mentor IRL and it changed my career
For the first time ever...I'm introducing you to my mentor! You've heard me talk about him for months, but I've never shared who he is, how I found him, or why I believe working with him has been one of the best investments I've ever made. So I flew 24 hours to Omaha, Nebraska (a place I honestly...
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The 3 Best Cities for Ambitious Women (And When to Move to Each)
Everyone has an opinion on the best city for ambitious women. Move to New York if you want to network, move to San Francisco if you want to build, move to Los Angeles if you want culture. But after spending 4+ years in each, I've learned that the answer isn't nearly that simple. In this episode,...
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The 7 Daily Habits Of Top 1% Women
Everyone wants to be in the top 1% until they realize their life is usually just the accumulation of their habits. But what nobody tells you is that not all habits have the same ROI. Some habits waste your energy and make you feel productive without actually changing your life. Other habits…
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Lock in or die as “the girl who had potential”
There’s a version of your life waiting for you on the other side of locking in. It helped me become a millionaire by 25, become my own boss, and build the life I had always dreamed of. In this episode, I break down: • the habit that changed my trajectory the fastest • the system that made me...
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I Get 40M Views/Month…So I Asked the LinkedIn Founder About AI's Future & How to Invest $1M
8 years ago LinkedIn was the first tech company that took a bet on me and hired me as an engineer. Now I’m interviewing the founder as a full time LinkedIn creator that gets 40M views per month on the platform. Life works in funny ways and honestly…this felt like a full circle moment I didn’t…
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10 Ways Some Girls Look More Expensive Than Others (less than $100 each)
Looking expensive isn’t about money, it’s a skill. And like any skill, it can be learned. I actually spent thousands of dollars working with a stylist to understand what really makes someone look elevated. And what I realized is…it’s rarely about big, dramatic changes. It’s small, intentional...
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I Wasted 6 Years on Startups — Don’t Make My Mistakes
For six years straight, I failed at building my company. I tried everything under the sun—different business models, hiring teams, raising money, chasing trends. Every time, it fell apart. Sometimes I failed quietly, sometimes in ways that hurt to admit. At one point, I even gave investors their...
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These 5 Habits Solved 99% of My Problems
In this video, I’m sharing 5 life-changing habits that transformed my mindset, productivity, and overall well-being. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unmotivated, these habits will give you the clarity and discipline to take control of your life and level up in every aspect—whether it’s...
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Is College Still Worth It? The Answer Might Surprise You!
Real talk: I probably wouldn’t have gone to college if I had really thought about what I wanted to do. Most of what actually got me paid, hired, and passionate had nothing to do with class. College used to work because it signaled credibility in a world where few people had one. But now? Everyone...
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6 Productivity Hacks That Will 10x Your Output
(FREE) Full Summary of Strategies here: https://shop.beacons.ai/avni_barman/fbec628f-9433-411f-a5e8-0ef15fd0bcb775% of my biggest outcomes—from landing a six-figure job to building a brand for over half a million—came from just 25% of my time. The other 75%? I was in my “off” era. Traveling,...
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Leaving JP Morgan to Become NYC’s ‘It Girl’ Skincare Founder with Jade Beguelin
Jade Beguelin, co-founder of the iconic skincare brand 4AM Skin, joins The Gen She Podcast to share her journey from working long hours in finance to launching her successful skincare brand that caters to busy individuals seeking a simple yet effective routine. We dive into the founding story of...
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20 Habits That Turned Billionaires and Innovators Into Unstoppable Forces
Ever wondered why some people seem to crack the code of success while others are stuck in the hamster wheel? The truth is, school doesn’t prepare you for real success—but habits do.I have spent an unreasonable time with Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, growing up with their kids at one of the most...
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How Quitting Corporate Twice and the Pandemic Led to ‘Accidentally’ Building $20M Fitness Brand BALA with Natalie Holloway
Natalie Holloway, co-founder of stylish and functional fitness brand Bala Bangles, joins The Gen She Podcast to share how corporate burnout, world travel, and the Pandemic led her to build Bala into the household name it is today. Natalie opens up about her initial career in advertising and how a...
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3 Steps to Finding a Career You’re Obsessed With
Gen She’s success today is 1000% because I’m obsessed with it. I jump out of bed excited to work on it, stay up late getting ahead, and even work through the weekends—simply because I love it. But how do you find something you’re obsessed with? That’s exactly what we’re diving into in this...
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A Masterclass in Channeling Your Inner "Celebrity Energy" to Build a Powerful Personal Brand and Become Influential with Whitney Uland
Whitney Uland, celebrity life coach and founder of How to Be Famous, joins The Gen She Podcast to provide her unique insights into demystifying the negative stereotypes often associated with fame, advocating for a paradigm shift where fame is instead viewed as a valuable resource for influence....
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How Everything Changed For Me 7 Years Ago | 27 Life-Changing Lessons
7 years ago, my life was so different. I felt stuck, confused, and like nothing was going right. But then, I made some changes... In honor of my last day as a 27 yr old, I wanted to take a moment and reflect on the 27 things I did to turn my life around. If you feel stuck or unsure about your…
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THIS is How You Perfect Your Personal Brand (and Get Paid For It) with Piper Phillips
Piper Phillips, a multifaceted content creator and marketer, joins the Gen She Podcast to share her dynamic journey of entrepreneurship that led her to become a full-time content creator. Through Piper's experiences, you'll discover practical strategies for identifying your true calling and...
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With 10 Days of Cash Left, Fiona Co Chan Made it BIG on Shark Tank
Fiona Co Chan, the founder behind TikTok-viral beauty brand Youthforia, shares her journey from working in a tech startup in San Francisco to taking a bold leap into the beauty industry, driven by her passion for skincare and makeup. Fiona opens up about the challenges and triumphs she faced…
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Are There New Rules for Job Searching in 2025?
Yes, some rules have changed, but most remain the same. Job searching is timeless: it’s all about standing out from the crowd and proving you’re the best candidate. In this episode, I spill the unfiltered truth about what it really takes to secure that offer letter for your dream job—whether it’s...
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People Say Not to Start a Business with Your Best Friend, But Here's How You Start a Multimillion Dollar One with Emily Persky
Emily Persky, the co-founder of "I Have This Friend," joins The Gen She Podcast to share her journey from quitting her corporate life at Meta to co-founding a multimillion dollar business with her childhood best friend Ingrid. Together they built an online lifestyle directory that connects you…
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Finding Your Dream Partner in Business & Love in Your 20s with Lillie Sun
Lillie returns to The Gen She Podcast with exciting updates from her startup and love life. The first time she joined us, Lillie found herself on two parallel quests: finding a co-founder for her startup and searching for a romantic partner. At the time, neither had fallen into place. Now, she’s...
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5 Secrets of the Top 1%
In this video, we dive into the five essential secrets that separate the top 1% from the rest. From mastering key skills like copywriting to building valuable relationships, discover the mindset and strategies that can unlock financial success, career freedom, and life autonomy. Whether you're...
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Answering Your Career Crises: Live with Entrepreneur Natalia on Navigating Uncertainty, Beating Burnout, and Finding Fulfillment
In this very real and raw episode, Natalia, a female tech founder navigating a major life pivot, flips the script and interviews host Avni to uncover her wisdom for leveling up in the new year. Together, they dive into how to avoid the trap of complacency while finding purpose, fulfillment, and...
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From Wall Street to Silicon Valley: How Two Female Founders Are Simplifying Investing and Wealth Building for Gen Z with Alinea Invest
Anam and Eve, co-founders of Alinea, join The Gen She Podcast to share how they are simplifying investing for Gen Z women and transforming the way we think about wealth building. They dive into the challenges they faced breaking into the tech industry as young female founders, the power of...
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Kathryn Cross: On Saving Your Stem Cells, Getting into YC, and Raising $4.5M at 24 [Video]
Kathryn Cross, founder of Anja Health (YC’22), joins the Gen She Podcast to discuss cord blood banking, egg freezing, birth control, dating as a founder, and perks that women should have in the workplace. Kathryn has cultivated a thriving community on TikTok of 160K+ mothers and…
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Dulma Altan: Embracing Fear, Authenticity, and Meaningful Content in an Algorithm-Driven World [Video]
Dulma Altan, TikTok creator (@iamdulma) and business podcaster, joins the Gen She Podcast to share her personal journey and insights on creating content from a place of authenticity, rather than chasing viral fame. Dulma dives into the importance of finding fulfillment in creating content that...
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Julia O’Mara on on leaving her product management career to raise $8M for Pickle, the hottest peer-to-peer fashion rental app in NYC
Julia O'Mara joins The Gen She Podcast to share how she co-founded Pickle, the peer-to-peer fashion rental app transforming the industry. In less than a year, Pickle brought over 50,000 items into circulation and powered lucrative side hustles—some users even made enough to cover their rent, with...
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Reality of the Unemployment Crisis: Answering Your Career Crises Pt. 2
I sat down to do another no BS Q&A with the Gen She community and finally answered all your career crises! YES, I know I promised a part 2 an entire year ago, and I’m sorry it’s taken so long. But I wanted to make sure it was truly helpful for all of you. In this video, I tackle your most…
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Emma Bates on the Power of Community: Growing Her Blog to 100K Readers, Leading Marketing at Away, to Building the First AI Search Engine for Women
Emma Bates joins The Gen She Podcast to share her journey from growing her personal blog to 100K readers at 19, leading global marketing at Away, to founding Diem, the first AI-powered community search engine for women. Emma’s story is all about the power of community—whether it’s building an...
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18 LIFE CHANGING Habits you NEED to LISTEN!
This year I made a significant amount of money, more than I’ve ever seen in my entire life. But here’s the kicker…I was already living the exact lifestyle (from travel to social) as I do now, even when I had literally no money. How? Simply by incorporating these 18 habits in my life… P.S. Most of...
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Quitting Big Law for Shark Tank: Sam Coxe's Entrepreneurial Journey to Create the World's First Electric Flosser
Sam Coxe joins The Gen She Podcast to share her journey from quitting big law to landing a deal on Shark Tank for her innovative product, Flaus—the world's first electric flosser. She candidly discusses her transition from a stable corporate career to entrepreneurship, driven by a desire to make…
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32, single, and debt-free, Rachel founded Glowbar to build women's confidence with 30min skincare routines
In this episode, we dive into the journey of Rachel Liverman, the founder of Glowbar, a brand that has revolutionized facials with its 30-minute, customized treatments now available in 17+ studios from DC to Boston. Rachel shares how her entrepreneurial path began at Beautyblender, where she...
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The Secret Technique To Get Hired In A Job Interview
In this video, I reveal the game-changing strategy that helped me land highly competitive roles, including a software engineering internship at LinkedIn with no prior coding experience. Learn why traditional interview prep isn't enough and discover the power of daily mock interviews with peers....
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How to Retrain Your Subconscious Mind to Design Your Dream Body, Career, and Relationships with Madi Webb, an Olympian-Level Girl's Girl
Madi joins us to share her journey from growing up as an Indian American in Missouri to becoming a rising star. She discusses the challenges she faced, the power of confidence, and the importance of mindset in shaping reality. Madi dives into delegation, self-care, and the value of meaningful...
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The ONE Secret to Landing Your Dream Job in 2024!
In this video, I reveal the game-changing strategy that helped me land highly competitive roles, including a software engineering internship at LinkedIn with no prior coding experience. Learn why traditional interview prep isn't enough and discover the power of daily mock interviews with peers....
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Nadya Okamoto On Balancing Content, Business, and Mental Health in the Fight to End Period Stigma
Nadya Okamoto joins The Gen She Podcast to share how she built the wildly successful lifestyle brand, August, while passionately fighting to end period stigma. With over 4M followers on TikTok, she shares how she focuses on creating an authentic, community-driven brand rather than just being the...
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How to Get Your Dream Job in 20 Minutes!
Ever feel like you're shouting into the void with job applications? You're not alone. In this video, I'm spilling some tea about what's really going on with these million job boards. Drawing from my time in big tech and convos with founder friends, I'm breaking down why that dream job might be…
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Why Your Life Sucks Right Now
In this video, we're busting the myth that your twenties are the best years of your life. Spoiler: if they're always fun, you're doing it wrong! We’ll talk about the real struggles and challenges that make this decade tough but necessary for long-term success. We'll cover why it's crucial to...
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10 Simple Ways for Anyone to Improve Their Networking Skills
Networking doesn't have to be cringe or sleazy, and I'm here to show you how. I've been networking since I was 14, starting back in high school, and it's become a core life skill for me. Whether you're looking to get a job, advance in your career, find investors, or attract customers, effective...
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This Cold Message Strategy Will Change Your Life
In this video, I'll let you guys in on one of the biggest secrets of my life... The secret is cold messages! This may seem like a small thing, but this has gotten me 4 internships, 1 full-time job, the first investor for my business, and A LOT MORE! ————————— Follow Avni Beacons:...
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I Got a $40k Raise Using This SIMPLE Strategy!
In this video, I share how I used a simple strategy, which I call the "Lazy Girl Strategy," to get a $40K raise and a 30% salary increase. I'll walk you through the steps I took, what I did differently, and how you can apply this easy method to bump your own salary. If you're looking for a...
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I Quit My $300,000 Tech Job And Here’s What I Learned
I'm sharing my personal journey of leaving my $300,000/year big tech job to build my own company. It was one of the most challenging and rewarding decisions I've ever made, and I want to take you through every step of the process. ————————— Follow Avni Beacons: https://beacons.ai/avni_barman...
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How I Saved $100,000 Before Turning 25 (An Honest Episode)
In this solo episode, I share the true story of how I left my 9-to-5 job and saved $100,000 before turning 25. I'll take you through each step of my journey, from the day I decided to quit my job to the moment I hit that big financial milestone. Whether you're considering a major career change or...
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Mady Dewey: Former Founder on Her Comeback as Head of Prod Marketing and Sports Illustrated Model
Mady Dewey, Head of Product Marketing at Try Your Best, joins The Gen She Podcast to share her career beginnings at Google, building and abruptly shutting down a social app that grew to 60,000 users, being at Discord as a PMM, achieving her dream of becoming a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model…
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About this show
Welcome to The Gen She Podcast. We talk careers, side hustles, personal finance, wealth creation, and investing, all through the lived experiences of the coolest women in tech, entrepreneurship, and media.Catch us in between podcast episodes on TikTok and Instagram or join the community at generationshe.coWith Love, Avni 💌—————————More from Avni: https://beacons.ai/avni_barmanMore from Gen She: https://beacons.ai/gen.she
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