Badass Women in Business

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Badass Women in Business , hosts Aggie and Cristy chat with Mari-Carmen Sanchez-Morris , a former pediatric nurse with seven years of experience, now recognized as “the best women’s health and fitness expert for mums and mums-to-be.” With over 500 women supported through her fitness programs, Mari-Carmen has taken her expertise global with the FIT MAMA app, desi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Badass Women in Business , hosts Aggie and Cristy sit down with Vicky Demas, the CEO of Identifeye Health (formerly Tesseract Health). Vicky brings over 20 years of experience in healthcare, leading teams, and launching innovative products. She shares how Identifeye Health leverages AI to revolutionize diagnostic tools, starting with retinal imaging to combat di...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Badass Women in Business Podcast , Aggie and Cristy sit down with Alex Batdorf , founder of Get Sh!t Done , to discuss the importance of community in entrepreneurship. Alex opens up about her journey, starting and scaling businesses since she was 19, and how her experiences have shaped her mission to support women entrepreneurs in building businesses that tr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Badass Women in Business Podcast, Aggie and Cristy sit down with Laura Williams , the founder of In Sync Media, a marketing agency in Western Colorado. Laura shares her journey from working in graphic design and copywriting to becoming an unexpected business owner. Her story is rooted in her personal experiences as a wife and mother, navigating the unique ch...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Badass Women in Business Podcast, hosts Cristy and Aggie welcome Nicole Drew , the founder and CEO of Rater , a dating app focused on safety and authenticity. Nicole shares her personal story of being scammed on a dating app and how this experience led her to create Rater. She talks about the challenges she faced in the early stages of development, including...

Send us Fan Mail Gayle Jennings-O'Byrne , CEO of Wocstar Capital and co-founder of the Wocstar Fund , joins the podcast to discuss her journey into investing, the importance of storytelling, and the necessity for women to invest in and support each other. She shares how her venture capital firm focuses on women of color tech entrepreneurs, known as "Wocstars," and how her experience...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Liz Owens , the dynamic founder of Worthy AF , an apparel brand that empowers and celebrates unconventional women. Liz opens up about her journey from battling low self-esteem and imposter syndrome to confidently creating her brand. She delves into the importance of community, taking small steps, and being unapologetically herself. Liz also shares...

Send us Fan Mail Podcast Summary: In this episode of the Badass Women in Business Podcast, hosts Aggie and Cristy welcome Valerie Chan, a PR expert and founder of Platform, a public relations firm. The discussion centers on the importance of storytelling in increasing a company's valuation and preparing for potential acquisitions. Valerie shares insights on the role of storytelling in highly...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary: In this episode, Valerie Tyson , head of strategy for the Unrivaled Group , shares her inspiring journey in sports marketing and her passion for championing women in business. Valerie discusses the importance of authenticity and staying true to oneself, emphasizing the need for women to support and uplift each other. She recounts her transition from working for a...

Send us Fan Mail Summary Jennie Smith, a nationally certified master groomer and owner of Dogs' Own Grooming , shares her journey in the grooming industry. She discusses the challenges of working in a creative environment, dealing with difficult dogs, and the importance of creativity and problem-solving. Jennie also talks about her multiple salons, grooming school, and her passion for empower...

Send us Fan Mail Summary Susannah Dellinger , founder of Bright Beauty Collective , shares her journey of starting her own business and her mission to change the world through beauty. She discusses the importance of conscious beauty brands and their impact on the environment and personal health. Susannah also talks about the challenges of leading a team and the responsibility that comes with it. S...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Recap: The Badass Women in Business Podcast with Marci Hopkins Grab a cup of coffee and settle in because this episode of The Badass Women in Business Podcast, hosted by the dynamic duo Cristy and Aggie , is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride of inspiration! They're joined by the fabulous Marci Hopkins , a TV maestro and powerhouse behind the three-time Telly Award...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary:  Welcome to another episode of the Badass Women in Business Podcast . Today, we're diving into the world of franchising with Angela Coté, CEO and founder of AC Inc. Angela starts off with a straightforward yet powerful concept: action equals growth. She emphasizes that each step, successful or otherwise, provides valuable learning experiences, boosting our co...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of the Badass Women in Business Podcast , hosts Aggie and Cristy are thrilled to welcome Marla DiCarlo , an accomplished business and financial consultant with over three decades of accounting expertise and the co-owner of BizNavigators . Marla's storied career has seen her at the helm of Raincatcher as CEO and co-owner, earning accolades such as #1...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the "Badass Women in Business Podcast," hosts Aggie and Cristy talk with Katie Spadoro, who founded an HR consulting firm. Katie discusses starting her business, the importance of HR for small businesses, and the mindset needed for entrepreneurial success. She highlights the challenges and growth opportunities of running a business, and shares advice f...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Badass Women in Business Podcast, hosts Aggie and Cristy welcome Chrisa Zindros Boyce , an executive coach and corporate consultant, to share her insights and experiences. Chrisa discusses her unique journey from marketing and branding into operations, highlighting the importance of leveraging all experiences to become adaptable and versatile in business. Sh...

Send us Fan Mail Suzanne Fletcher turned a career in investment into her own company, launching Zelda Ventures in 2022. Early stage investors can't just throw money at everyone. Suzanne's experience helps her identify Zelda's ideal partner, investing in resilient people who have a desire to solve a problem and create their own destiny. Aggie and Cristy learn about prioritizing your...

Send us Fan Mail Tylar Brannon grew up in the medical field, but when the time came, she pivoted to study law. The expertise in both fields proved valuable when expanding Optimal Bio, a Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy provider that helps men and women bring their hormones to optimum levels. The young CEO hit the ground running and has never looked back, opening 8 locations across four dif...

Send us Fan Mail Ashley Harding has a passion for education, and one life-changing interaction with a student showed her just how much a positive experience in school can change someone's life-trajectory.  As an Educational Therapist, providing holistic guidance to help students navigate their way through the current educational system inspired her to create North Star Academics. The organiza...

Send us Fan Mail Laura Griffin knew that getting into the real estate industry would be tough. She knew she had to think outside of the box to stand out in the competitive Northern Virginia market, but she never anticipated a Facebook group she started to provide parenting advice for local mom's being her ticket to a successful career. Laura now finds supportive and reliable clients in a plac...

Send us Fan Mail Angie Mizzell knew she wanted to change directions in her career, but the move proved to be a much tougher task than she expected. Through patience, reflection, and conversation, Angie soon uncovered the career and lifestyle of her dreams, and now she guides others to do the same. Angie has blossomed a successful television news career into public speaking and writing (she just re...

Send us Fan Mail Becky Ezzell was presented with a choice: continue down a stale, but stable career path, or take control of her own journey. She chose the latter, and now runs Keep Smart Books, an accounting firm that makes sure your business understand it’s financials. The business has even blossomed into an academy where Becky teaches future and current accountants essential practices to keep u...

Send us Fan Mail Lindsay Gremmer had an established career in accounting, but a move to a new location forced her to evaluate where she should take her next steps. Rather than starting her own business from the ground up, Lindsay bought in as a partner at Vail Financial Services. Purchasing a business presents a unique set of challenges, but through persistence and consistent evaluation, Lindsay h...

Send us Fan Mail Jen Devore wants business leaders to know that marketing is not rocket science, even though she did get her start marketing for NASA. The marketing professional and business coach has built multiple businesses from the ground up while finding new ways to reach customers and grow interest in her company each time. Aggie and Cristy learn about scaling businesses, the importance of Y...

Send us Fan Mail Tianna Linton has faced challenges in her life, but she wouldn't be where she is today without that adversity. The marketing professional and business coach serves as the CEO of The Brazen Women Collective, a for women, by women community built to foster the expansion of highly successful women into their true calling. Aggie and Cristy get vulnerable, learning how to use thei...