Badass Women in Business

Send us Fan Mail In this heartwarming episode of Badass Women in Business , we talk with Marti Wymer, founder and CEO of Spoonful of Comfort. What started as a personal response to grief has become a thriving business delivering handcrafted soup and care packages to nearly 3 million recipients nationwide. Marti shares her journey from a kitchen startup to leading a company known for its compassion...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Badass Women in Business , Christine Watts, Chief of Staff at Ninety, shares her journey from being the first employee to helping scale a company to nearly 200 team members. Christine dives into how Ninety keeps its remote culture thriving through intentional rituals, core values, and leadership alignment. She discusses her personal growth, the challenges of wea...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Badass Women in Business , Jackie Keller, Founding Director of NutriFit LLC and a health and wellness expert, shares her inspiring journey of blending passion and purpose into a 37-year-long entrepreneurial career. Motivated by personal loss, Jackie has dedicated her life to helping others achieve better health and longevity through nutrition, wellness coaching,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Badass Women in Business , we sit down with Jen Vander Roest, an entrepreneur whose journey embodies sustainability, community preservation, and creative ambition. Jen shares how her background as a land-use planner and nonprofit professional shaped her transition into entrepreneurship, leading to the creation of two thriving ventures: The Flats at Front + Union...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Badass Women in Business , hosts Aggie and Cristy sit down with Julie Castro Abrams, the CEO of How Women Lead and How Women Invest. Julie shares her journey of empowering women to break barriers in leadership and investment, the cultural biases that hold women back, and the tangible strategies to rewrite those narratives. Julie discusses the "middle essenc...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Badass Women in Business , Aggie and Cristy sit down with Ksenia Zaykova, Founder of Node Communications and Chief Communications Officer at AngelsDeck Global Ventures. Ksenia shares her journey in helping women entrepreneurs navigate communication challenges and the biases they face in male-dominated spaces. She offers actionable advice on refining communicatio...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of Badass Women in Business , we sit down with Miranda K. Hawkins , President and Owner of Hawkins Gordon , an all-female estate planning law firm, and founder of Miranda K. Hawkins Coaching LLC . Miranda shares how her experience as a top-rated attorney and community leader led her to become a certified professional coach, guiding women professionals thr...

Send us Fan Mail In this extraordinary episode of Badass Women in Business , Aggie and Cristy sit down with Melissa Gilbert and Nicole Haase, the visionary co-founders of Modern Prairie. What started as a business idea to support women in their "middle essence" has evolved into a thriving community focused on connection, empowerment, and meaningful storytelling. Melissa and Nicole share...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of Badass Women in Business , we sit down with the powerhouse team at MYB Inc., a family-owned, woman-led business dedicated to empowering employers with informed hiring decisions. Christina Caruso, Shelby Caruso, and Molly Scott share the story of their company’s evolution, rooted in a legacy of trust and innovation started by their mother, Karen Caruso....

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Badass Women in Business , we’re joined by Geneve Huxley, CPA, also known as the “accountant with a personality.” With over 20 years of expertise as a licensed CPA and fractional CFO, Geneve brings humor and clarity to the often-intimidating world of business finance. From demystifying cash vs. accrual accounting to explaining why every entrepreneur needs a stro...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Badass Women in Business , Aggie and Cristy sit down with Tia Zavaras, the powerhouse behind Evolved Law. Tia’s shaking up the family law industry by offering a more compassionate, streamlined approach to divorce. From her work as a litigator to becoming a coach and mediator, Tia shares how she’s helping clients avoid costly legal battles, prioritize emotional well-be...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Badass Women in Business , Aggie and Cristy chat with Natasha Walstra, founder of NearPoint Strategies, about her transformative approach to social selling on LinkedIn. Natasha shares how she helps sales teams and leaders build authentic relationships, drive ROI, and grow sustainably—all in under an hour a day. From her start as a reluctant SDR to leading her ow...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Badass Women in Business , Aggie and Cristy sit down with Erika Ayers Badan, former CEO of Barstool Sports and current CEO of Food52, to discuss the art of balancing ego and insecurity in leadership, navigating the complexities of career transitions, and the power of showing up authentically. Erika shares candid insights from her journey transforming Barstool in...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Badass Women in Business , we dive into the transformative journey of Roshanda Pratt, a visibility strategist, author, and broadcast journalist with over 20 years of experience. Known for her dynamic presence and expertise, Roshanda shares her journey from behind the camera as a television news producer to being a digital pioneer and advocate for empowering wome...

Send us Fan Mail Reagan Cannon shares her transition from leading Fortune 15 companies like Amazon to starting her own business as a leadership speaker and coach. She opens up about the challenges of leaving corporate security, how relational courage helps women break through barriers, and why taking calculated risks is essential for growth. Reagan offers powerful insights into redefining identity...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Badass Women in Business , we’re joined by Veena Birajadar, founder of Pure Vegan Café , a plant-based haven that brings healthy, delicious vegan dishes to North Carolina. Veena shares her story of leaving a career in IT to pursue her passion for plant-based eating. From her family’s journey with cancer treatment to her mission to offer accessible vegan food, Ve...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Melva LaJoy LeGrand, founder of LaJoy Plans , shares her deeply personal story of resilience, legacy, and self-discovery. Melva opens up about her journey from academia to event planning, her challenges with self-identity, and the profound impact of her parents on her life’s path. She dives into her commitment to advocating for women of color in business, the empo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Badass Women in Business , hosts Aggie and Cristy are joined by Valentina Milanova, founder and CEO of Daye . Valentina shares her journey from studying law and business to pioneering innovation in gynecological health. She discusses the challenges women face in securing venture funding, especially in healthcare, and highlights Daye's groundbreaking work in...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary In this episode of the Badass Women in Business podcast, we talk with Shannon Diesch, CEO and co-founder of Quarter, a pioneering platform that redefines real estate investment through equity-based co-ownership and tokenization. Shannon discusses Quarter's mission to make homeownership accessible to Millennials, Gen Z, and financially underserved communities....

Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary: In this episode, Badass Women in Business welcomes Diana Khan, a Maryland-based attorney and entrepreneur who leads seven interconnected businesses, including DK Law Group. Diana talks with Aggie and Cristy about managing multiple roles with efficiency and a no-nonsense approach. She breaks down her strategy of “pivot and triage”—her process for prioritizing and a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Badass Women in Business podcast, Aggie and Cristy sit down with Lauren Shaw and Lauren Capwell, co-founders of Clarity Playbook™. The Laurens share their fascinating entrepreneurial journeys and how they have created a suite of AI-powered tools to help business owners streamline their processes, gain clarity on their ideal clients, and ultimately, free up m...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Badass Women in Business podcast, Aggie and Cristy sit down with Mo Carrier , co-founder of MyBliss® , to discuss the journey behind building a sexual wellness brand dedicated to women's health. Mo opens up about her personal experiences with birth control and how it led her to start MyBliss®, a company focused on developing condoms that prioritize wome...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Badass Women in Business , Aggie and Cristy sit down with Jayshree Seth , Corporate Scientist and Chief Science Advocate at 3M . Jayshree shares her journey from being a scientist focused on research to becoming an advocate for science, diversity, and representation in STEM. Jayshree talks about the evolving role of thought leadership in her work, explaining how...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Badass Women in Business  podcast , Aggie and Cristy chat with Jen Sugermeyer, Founder & CEO of ATA Cosmetics , to explore her inspiring journey from IT leadership to the beauty industry. Jen shares how her career shift allowed her to pursue her passion for creating impact, which led to the founding of ATA Cosmetics. She discusses her patented innovation...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Badass Women in Business , hosts Aggie and Cristy welcome Simone Cimiluca-Radzins , CPA, entrepreneur, and founder of Freedom Sun , a financial empowerment platform for women. Simone shares her journey from growing up in financial instability to advising Fortune 500 companies, celebrities, and entrepreneurs on building financial independence. Throughout the conv...