Groundbreaking

Meet Elise Cortes, founder of Leche, an all-new, culturally-inspired clothing brand built by the college senior from home, to be shipped to yours. In today’s episode we chat about connecting with your roots, finding your path, and recognizing that right place, right time may just be right now. If you want to continue following Elise’s journey, check them out on Instagram @loveleche for the latest...

Meet Tinah Ogalo, Host of In Your Twentys, the podcast that removes all filters and dives deep into the topics, struggles, and realities that haunt, build, and give our 20s meaning. Tinah's new show features guests of all kinds, and in a superstar podcast crossover episode, she joins the show to discuss building a digital platform, what starting a show is like, and answers all the questions you di...

Meet Raquel Phillips, co-founder and COO of Qatch, an all-new curated-for-you styling service that hits you up with the latest and personal recommendations for you. Raquel is redefining the shopping experience, and in the age of digital marketing and online shopping, found a way to create a new friendly dynamic between creator and client. In the new episode, we discuss with Raquel about building p...

Meet Sarah Ganzenmuller, Founder of Ripplfect, a new way to not only drink coffee and discover new cafes around town, but in a sustainable way like never before. The brand new endeavor focuses on rewarding consumers for using their reusable cups through partnerships with local businesses and encouraging sustainable practices. In today's episode, we chat with Sarah about implementing a cause into y...

Meet Ashley Olafsen, founder of Move and Visionaria, two initiatives to inspire others through sharing all she's learned since starting her own business years ago. She first began working with young girls in elementary schools to empower them in self-expression and group activities. From there, Ashley founded Visionaria, a consulting group and creative service that pulls from her own expertise and...

Meet Bella Lam, creator, blogger, and founder of @coconutwhisk , the first coconut sugar-based, 100% vegan, nut-free, and gluten-free baking mix for all to enjoy. Originally a dream that began in her college apartment, the brand is now soaring and flying off shelves across the nation. Every mix purchased comes with a promise of donating another meal to fight food insecurity. In today's episode, we...

Meet Parsa Shahidi, co-founder and COO of Pangissimo, a new sound system who's latest release, SIMO, is changing the way you listen from streaming music to building surround sound anywhere at anytime. The new startup is tackling media giants by raising the volume everywhere, but their story is doing more than making waves. From early pitches to prototype development, Parsa shares the realities of...

Meet Christina Snow, co-founder of Heart and Social Media, a new media agency working with small businesses to build their digital brand. With the rise of young entrepreneurship, Christina and her co-founder, Brianna, are working across Washington to assist young creatives like themselves. In the new episode, we discuss the value of digital branding, connecting with others, and being confident in...

Meet Katie Diasti, Founder of Viv for Your V, an innovative, sustainable, allergy-free alternative to menstrual products. With no plastic, Viv for Your V uses bamboo as a 95% biodegradable alternative to redefine essential period care. The Boston College graduate and entrepreneur shares with us her story of empowerment to change standards and expectations for a more sustainable and friendly future...

Meet Vanessa Zielinski, a recent UT Austin graduate and co-founder of Class of 2020 Agency, a new group founded by graduates exercising their creative ambitions in a new way. Having traveled and interned across the country, Vanessa preaches resilience to encourage other young creators to find and challenge their passions in new environments. In this week's episode, we discuss the realities of youn...

Meet Chris Sumlin, author and aspiring television writer. His third book, "Halfway Thru My 20s," set for publication later this year, is a follow-up to his first two books on college, life, and the realities of young adulthood. When he's not writing, he's still writing - but this time for TV. With three shows under his belt (and three degrees), Chris is an activist for greater diversity and repres...

Meet Rachel Leiner, the NYC-based photographer who went from small business to international creative. Starting as a freelance photographer, Rachel learned to build her brand through networking, curating connection, establishing trust, and learning to compromise in creative vision. Her story emphasizes the repercussions of resilience, and what can happen if you tune out the world and instead turn...

Candice Peterkin is the Founder of She is Art, a magazine and cultural space for women of color to elevate and emphasize their voices. Candice's journey begins in school where she recognized an opportunity to build a platform she wished had existed as a resource of her own. Now, she's fundraising across the nation and traveling to share her story of fulfillment and passion. Today, she stops by our...

Ezla Lewis is the Houston-based founder of Palacose, a clothing and lifestyle brand that he built from the ground up. After starting corporate, Ezla decided to follow his entrepreneurial passion for fashion, partaking in fashion shows (including NYFW) and traveling the globe. In this episode, we discuss all things branding, how to find your spark, and the value of networking and working with other...

Nia Chantal is the Atlanta-based blogger turned entrepreneur that everybody should be talking about. As an events coordinator for Bumble and recent founder of not one, but two media companies advising and building the knowledge to support future creators, Nia embodies her creative edge and shares with us the best pieces of advice she has for getting off the ground. In our conversation, we discuss...

Sarah Greisdorf is the CEO and Founder of Holdette, a new line of women's workwear and collaborative organization to empower female professionals in all spaces. The recent BU-graduate shares her story of adapting and building confidence in your message while being open to new opportunity. In Sarah's story, she learns to meet an industry demand while listening to friends and family, but ultimately...

Jacob Zander is the 22-year-old Santa Barbara entrepreneur responsible for Footsouls, a recently viral insole for Converse that emphasizes the beauties of life when you aren't pre-occupied by uncomfortable shoes. After a viral TikTok and a recent boom in sales, the young creator personalizes each order with a unique touch, and partners the product with a branding and energy of contagious spirit an...

FRNDLY presents Groundbreaking, an original podcast hosted by Jake Brewer that dives into the world of young entrepreneurship through unique profiles and interviews with today's youngest creators... and tomorrow's brightest leaders.