Behind Her Empire

Mandana Dayani is the Creator and Co-founder of I am a voter., a national, nonpartisan voting organization, and was most recently President of Archewell, the production, audio, and philanthropic company founded by Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.  In 2018, immediately upon witnessing the child separation policy at the border, Mandana brought together 20 incredible wome...

Want to go from surviving to THRIVING? You’re in the right place. In this week’s conversation with thyroid and adrenal specialist Dr. Izabella Wentz, we cover all things stress and how to create safety in the body so your system can truly relax, which is when healing and repair can take place. In this episode you’ll learn:  How to break your reliance on caffeine The truth about alcohol and sl...

Anastasia Soare is an iconic beauty mogul, eyebrow queen, and founder/CEO of Anastasia Beverly Hills. From moving to the US from Romania without speaking any English with minimal financial means to founding one of the fastest-growing brands in the beauty industry, Anastasia’s story is nothing short of incredible. Her brow-shaping technique, known as the Golden Ratio, placed her ahead of the curve,...

Hormone imbalances are a growing epidemic amongst women of ALL ages — and there's a huge lack of education around how our bodies function optimally, a gap that Dr. Mindy Pelz seeks to fill. In this eye-opening discussion, we explore the various factors that contribute to women's suffering, from environmental toxins to our modern culture, and how we can actually partner with our biology throug...

Daria Burke is a recognized leader in the field of fashion & technology marketing and most recently served as the Chief Marketing Officer for JustFab, a fashion-subscription eCommerce site, and lifestyle fashion brand. She is a visionary leader and storyteller and has held many leadership positions across a variety of industries. After moving to New York, she took a risk, left a reputable comp...

In this episode, Dr. Roxanne Pero shares her inspiring journey with pregnancy later in life, as well as insight from both her conventional and functional background on the most common questions she hears from OB/GYN patients.  In this episode you’ll learn:  How women 35+ can have successful pregnancies When to start taking a prenatal vitamin The best kind of hormone replacement therapy D...

Sarah Davis is the Founder and President of FASHIONPHILE, the leading resale platform for pre-owned, ultra-luxury accessories Back in 1999, Sarah realized that luxury handbags and accessories maintained their value on the secondary market better than just about any other category, so she started selling handbags on eBay to make some extra cash. From what began as a startup operation in Sarah’s hou...

Debilitating cramps, bloating, acne and breast tenderness – all are symptoms that something could be up with your hormones. The good news is there’s so much we can do to guide our bodies back to balance. And if you’re struggling, THIS is the episode for you as we chatted with THE foremost expert on women’s health and hormones, Dr. Carrie Jones. In this episode you’ll learn:  * Hormone basics...

Margaret Wishingrad is the founder and CEO of Three Wishes, a company that produces a line of healthy breakfast cereals made from high-quality ingredients.  Before starting Three Wishes, Margaret was working in advertising and noticed a gap in the market for breakfast cereals that were both healthy and delicious when she was looking for some options for her son as a first-time mom. Fueled by...

Ever wonder how people eat healthy and actually stick to it? That’s what we chatted about with board certified nutritionist and classically trained chef, Mia Rigden — healthy eating when you have little time (and yes, it can taste good!). In this episode you’ll learn:  How to make quick meals at home without meal prep The truth about delicious cooking and how anyone can do it Inspiring ideas...

Nothing worth having in life ever comes easy and today’s guest, Shiloh Johnson, knows this firsthand. The youngest of seven siblings and a single mother at 17, Shiloh Johnson is no stranger to hard times. But, as she explains in this episode, the hard times are what mold us into better and better versions of ourselves. Shiloh is the founder of ComplYant, a tech platform that provides small busines...

Ever wonder if intermittent fasting is worth the hype? Or how it affects women specifically? There is mounting evidence supporting the health benefits of intermittent fasting – but when women in their reproductive years strictly apply it, it could do more harm than good. Today’s guest, Cynthia Thurlow, walks us through ALL the details so women can feel empowered to use this transformational tool a...

Today's mini-episode features two incredible women, MaryRuth Ghiyam, founder of MaryRuth Organics, a wellness brand offering over 130 high-quality, vitamins and supplements, and Loren Ridinger, the co-founder of internet retailing giants, Shop. Com and Market America. They share their insights and step-by-step approach on how they think about their schedule and design their calendar for succe...

We sat down with celebrity Nutritionist Mona Sharma, who shares how she overcame two heart surgeries and debilitating anxiety. We left feeling so empowered and inspired to honor our bodies through daily rituals and rhythms. If you’re looking for a nourishing listen, you don’t want to miss this one! In this episode you’ll learn:  Why lack of self worth holds us back from healing How to design...

Ooshma Garg is the Founder and CEO of Gobble, the weekly dinner kit service that helps busy professionals make dinner in just 15 minutes thanks to their ready-to-cook ingredients.  In 2022, her company was acquired by Intelligent Foods for nine figures, making her the CEO of both Gobble and the health-focused meal delivery brand Sunbasket. Ooshma's success is not just about starting and...

If you’re looking to extend your healthspan and your lifespan, this is the episode for you. Today we’re talking about the organ of longevity – your muscle!  Not prioritizing your muscle can have disastrous consequences such as excessive weight gain, insulin resistance, and much more.  Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is our guest today, and she’s talking all about muscle and protein.  IN THIS EPI...

In this week’s episode, we’re mixing things up again! We're doing another behind-the-scenes podcast on my journey as an entrepreneur and podcast host! So this week, just like I’ve done before, I’ve handed over the mic to my husband, Dhru Purohit, who’s graciously stepping into the role of host. Our behind-the-scenes episode series has been one of the most listened-to of all time so I'm hoping toda...

Have you ever had a health goal in mind but you can’t seem to take the steps to get there? This episode is for you. Dr. Anjali Dsouza is our guest today, and in this episode we dive into ways for busy women to set up healthy habits and much much more.  In this episode you’ll learn…. * The connection between the gut microbiome and your hormones  * How to build a healthy gut microbiome&nbs...

Hard work, a good heart, and good intentions will get you everywhere. This week’s guest, Eilyn Jiminez believes that authenticity should always rule, and it shows. She’s the star of the hit Netflix show, Designing Miami, and the Founder and Director of Sire Design, an all-woman luxury interior design studio based in Miami.  Eilyn’s journey to success has been anything but straightforward, sta...

Have you heard of the cycle syncing craze?  This method uses our menstrual cycle to help us plan our diet, exercise routine, social calendar, and more. This means our cycles can actually be our super power!  Women’s hormones are dynamic and constantly changing throughout the month. How we feel and show up in our bodies and the world shifts with the fluctuations of our hormones. Our guest...

Shilpa Shah is the Co-Founder of Cuyana, a fashion brand that marries luxury-level branding with premium quality apparel and accessories, offering "fewer, better things" to women at accessible price points.  Shilpa spent the first part of her career designing web and mobile interfaces for Fortune 500 companies. Although she was passionate about design, it wasn't until she was pregnant with he...

Starting this week I’m launching a brand new health series called Hormone Happy Hour with Kaya Purohit, my co-host on this series and my co-founder in Beeya Wellness.  Every Wednesday Hormone Happy Hour will feature an in-depth interview with a leading women’s health expert.   Each expert will teach you, step by step, how to eat, think, and move in a way that is designed to help you...

Gala Darling is a bestselling author, speaker, professional optimist, and self-proclaimed tapping queen.  For over a decade, Gala has been a leader in promoting radical self-love. She offers a powerful collection of tools and techniques that have empowered millions of women to discover their voice, overcome fear, and fall in love with life. Gala is also an expert in EFT tapping, an energy psy...

Lisa Sequino is the co-founder and CEO of JLo Beauty & Lifestyle, a brand she founded alongside Jennifer Lopez that is focused on making self-care more simple with high-performance products that deliver incredible results for an inner and outer glow - at any age.  Although Lisa is a beauty veteran, her path was anything but straightforward. She always had a love for beauty but never reali...

Denise Woodard is the founder and CEO of Partake Foods, an allergy-friendly snack company. Denise's journey began back in 2016, while juggling a day job and the new role of mom to a daughter with multiple food allergies. Frustrated by the lack of tasty options available for her little one, she took the advice of her babysitter and decided to "do something about it." From there, Partake Foods was b...