All Episodes - Built In Texas
The official podcast for ambitious women looking to take their careers and/or businesses to the next level.Powered and inspired by women leaders and innovators in Texas, Built In Texas and host Jasmin Brand, offer up must-have life hacks and next level career and business strategies. Tune in every week for everything from starting and scaling a business, networking and the power of reinventing yourself.Follow along for daily updates and exclusive content on Instagram at @ItsBuiltInTexas.Built In Texas is powered by Her Texas, a community-driven platform on a mission to advance women's entrepreneurship and investment in Texas. Learn about the movement here: www.hertexas.co.
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Coffee With Jasmin: Who You Are Is The Business You Create
Does imposter syndrome really exist?
Coffee With Jasmin: They're Just Not That Into You
How do you know when it's time to move on...professionally?
Coffee With Jasmin: You Can't Build Without Boundaries
Kick off the week with host Jasmin Brand a few strategies to help you navigate the week ahead
Meet The First Black Woman To Nationally Franchise A Hair Salon
Dana White wants every woman to be free when it comes to her hair. She is the founder of Paralee Boyd, a new kind of salon specifically created with women with textured hair in mind.
How To Build (And Find!) A Bada$$ Community
DEI Executive Sandy Diaz Haley is passionate about creating a sense of belonging for others, but building a community that would ultimately bring thousands of professional women together wasn't something that was ever on her radar.
Building A Creative Business That Lasts: Akellia Stewart
Akellia Stewart is a Dallas native and mom whose passion for creative design, shoes, and art inspired the start of her first business, Customs By AK, nearly 10 years ago. Customs By AK brings creative art and style to the process of shoe customization by allowing clients to design their own themes or most popularly, requesting Akellia to personally create freestyle designs that exude each client’s personality, favorite hobbies, memorable moments and interests.
The New Self-Care For Women Is Here: Alana Matthews
Sports executive turned fashion entrepreneur, Alana Matthews, knows the power of self-confidence and being well-suited. After working for years as a lawyer and executive with the Dallas Stars, Alana recognized that most custom suiting companies only served men. But suiting herself in the morning was always a way for Alana to power her mindset to tackle the day and Alana felt women should have this experience. Alautus was established to fill this void.
The Reinvention of Roma Osowo
A color-loving abstract artist who creates vibrant, joy-filled art to elevate beautiful spaces, Roma was born in the British Virgin Islands and graduated from the Inter American University of Puerto Rico with a degree in Business Administration and a minor in Marketing. After a twelve year hiatus, Roma returned to her true love of painting in January of 2017. Her studio is located in North Dallas. Roma shares her journey as an artist and businesswoman and provides the lessons and strategies that have led to her success. How to reinvent your professional journey Landing big partnerships & collabs (and how you can do it too!) Step out of your comfort zone when it comes to building your network of friends, colleagues and mentors Overcoming rejection by knowing where you stand Finding your way in Texas The next big industry Roma wants to break in to Roma recently announced her featured collection with Target. Check it out here.
The Business and Culture of Art: Marian Mekhail
Marian Mekhail's mission as an artist is to inspire her audience to use the gifts they’ve been given, live fully in their purpose and to seek beauty in all things, all people and all colors. Her Egyptian heritage influences much of her work, subject matter and creative process. In today's episode, we discuss: the business of art and being a creative protecting yourself, mentally, creatively and legally scared money doesn't make money - be strategic good things take time, especially the return on your investment the role Marian's culture has played in her art and her experiences living in Texas the women that inspire Marian personally (and have helped her business grow to the next level) Why Beyonce is still Queen (and King)!
Own Your Brilliance: Christina Brooks, City of Fort Worth
We thought there was no better way to bring the month of February to a close than with our special guest this week, Christina A. Brooks, Chief Equity Officer, City of Fort Worth. Christina joins to discuss: IN THIS EPISODE: Why CDFI Friendly Fort Worth is a game changer Being the first and not the last Intentional leadership & the power of being fearless Creating opportunities for communities of color in Fort Worth Why Barbara Jordan is EVERYTHING Your new women's empowerment hashtag for 2022
Let's Talk About Sex...ual Health With Dr. Lyndsey Harper
Did you know that 43% of women in the U.S. are currently dealing with sexual health and wellness concerns? We didn't either so let's talk about it! Lyndsey Harper, MD is the Founder and CEO of Rosy. Dr. Harper created the first-of-its-kind platform out of frustration, when she couldn’t find a modern and accessible resource to help her patients. Rosy is a resource to connect the 84 million women in the US with sexual problems with hope, community, and research-backed solutions to improve their lives.
The Universe is Calling Your Name: Gabriella Zielke Launches a Sci-Fi Thriller
Gabriella is a (p)retired venture capitalist who founded one of the world’s first tech accelerators where she was fortunate to mentor and fund hundreds of founders whose ideas previously only existed as science fiction. Fast Company named her as one of its Most Creative People. She's currently pursuing a Master's in Creative Writing at Harvard University Extension while living on St. Croix with her husband and their zealous Great Dane. She's releasing her very first book, The Sound of Creation, on 2.2.22, a sci-fi thriller that we can't wait to tell you about.
Is This Worth My Time? Meet The Dynamic Duo of Beyond Interior Design
What happens when wellness, culture and design come together? You get the dynamic sister duo behind Beyond Interior Design, a full-service, modern luxury interior design firm progressively infused with innovation and Brazilian flavor, based in Dallas, Texas.
MAKE IT HAPPEN: How We Thrive Forward in 2022
We're introducing you to three fabulous Texas makers who are making things happen by creating and making beautiful things for others.
The Women of Hotel Dryce
We're kicking off 2022 with the women leading the charge at one of the country's hottest new hotels, Hotel Dryce in Fort Worth, Texas.
Five Leadership Lessons That Will Change Your Life
Five business lessons and strategies you need to catapult your growth and perspectives forward with special guest, nonprofit leader and CEO, Giving Blueprint, Kimberly O'Neil.
A BOLD IDEA: Meet the Founders of Color Catalog
Say hello to the Texas women behind a new project, Color Catalog, a collection of real-world images of popular paint colors, created to help you find the right paint color for your space.
The Rise of the Latina Entrepreneur
Join us this week on Built In Texas as we explore what's next for Latina entrepreneurship in the state, how it impacts you right now and resources to help all female founders grow and thrive in the state of Texas. We'll also introduce you to Brianna Gonzales, a young, talented, Dallas-based entrepreneur who's on a mission to amplify Latina small business owners with her curated pop up events, Social Chica.