Behind Her Empire

Melinda Maria Spigel is the founder and Chief Creative Officer of Melinda Maria Jewelry, a leading e-commerce jewelry brand.  From a young age, Melinda was drawn to creativity and jewelry, spending hours sketching and experimenting with designs. What began as a childhood passion quickly evolved into something bigger when, at 23, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her dreams. She started selli...

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the sea of conflicting advice on hormones, aging, and how to truly take care of your body, you’re not alone. From social media trends to quick-fix solutions, it can be hard to know what actually works and what’s just noise. In this conversation, Dr. Amy Killen breaks down complex science into clear, actionable insights. You’ll walk away not only with knowledge, b...

Ty Haney is the founder of Outdoor Voices, the brand that made moving your body feel cool, inclusive, and fun again.. She’s also the founder of Joggy, a natural energy brand, and TYB (“Try Your Best”), a fast-growing platform helping brands build stronger communities through its community commerce model. Ty started Outdoor Voices as a college project, and it ended up becoming one of the most recog...

Is your mouth making you sick? Turns out, your mouth is the gateway to your whole body’s health, yet most of us don’t realize just how much our oral care impacts everything from digestion to heart health. Whether you want to prevent cavities, avoid unnecessary dental work, or learn holistic strategies for keeping your mouth healthy, this conversation will open your eyes to the bigger picture of or...

Kadi Lee is a celebrity hair colorist and the co-founder of Highbrow Hippie, a luxury beauty and wellness brand rooted in clean ingredients, intentional rituals, and timeless beauty. Growing up in a small town outside New York, Kadi learned to care for her own textured hair at just eleven, sparking a passion for beauty that would shape her life. That passion took her from a college side hustle to...

Face taping, red light, microneedling—oh my! With so much conflicting skincare advice online, it’s hard to know what actually works and what’s just hype. In this episode, we’re joined by world-renowned dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe to cut through the noise and bring you the science-backed truths about healthy, glowing skin. From morning routines to active ingredients, acne myths to the gut-skin c...

Elizabeth Stein is the Founder and CEO of Purely Elizabeth, the number one granola brand in America and a trailblazer in the natural foods industry. Her journey began far from the aisles of Whole Foods. In 2008, she was working as a certified holistic nutrition counselor, focused on helping people one-on-one. But when she brought a batch of homemade gluten-free blueberry muffins to a local triathl...

Thinking about having kids someday, or just curious about your body? This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to better understand fertility, whether you're planning ahead or just want to feel more connected to your cycle. In this episode you’ll learn:   * Why fertility matters even if you’re not trying for kids * The truth about birth control and future fertility * Which fertility...

Angela Vranich is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Little Spoon, a company that’s become the go-to destination for fresh, healthy meals for kids. Angela’s journey to transforming kids’ food was anything but traditional. While still in college, she was cold-calling brands and building a grassroots food marketing startup out of her dorm room, eventually growing it to over 100 team members...

We’re busting myths and breaking down the science behind some of the most misunderstood topics in wellness, starting with cycle syncing. Is it really the key to better workouts, or just another trend? We dive into what the research actually says and why women may not need totally different fitness advice after all. We also explore how muscle, fat loss, and bone health shift as we age—and what you...

Kristin Charbo is the Co-Founder and CEO of Glonuts, the better-for-you donut brand redefining indulgence with clean ingredients and low sugar.  But her journey didn’t start in food or even in business. Kristin spent over 15 years in luxury hospitality, opening hotels for brands like Mandarin Oriental and PUBLIC in New York. It wasn’t until a PCOS diagnosis in her early 20s that she was force...

Ever feel like your body’s changing and no one gave you the memo? In this candid and empowering episode, we unpack the often-overlooked realities of perimenopause—what’s really happening with your hormones and why it can feel like everything from your mood to your memory is shifting. We dive into how this phase of life impacts sleep, mood, memory, libido, and long-term health. Dr. Jones also break...

Shazi Visram is the founder of HealthyBaby, the first-ever EWG-certified babycare brand. Shazi has always been on the mission to give every child the healthiest start to life. Born to immigrant parents and raised in a motel in Alabama, she learned early what grit, sacrifice, and resilience really look like. After earning her MBA from Columbia, Shazi launched Happy Family with a homemade recipe and...

Cindy is a serial entrepreneur and champion for women’s health and wealth. Over her 25+ year career in healthcare, she’s built and sold two companies for over $1 billion, including Sprout Pharmaceuticals, where she launched Addyi, the first prescription drug for women’s low libido and what many people call the “female Viagra.” She’s now the founder of The Pink Ceiling, where she invests in an...

Ever feel like your period is trying to tell you something, but you're not sure what it's saying? In this episode, women’s health coach and bestselling author Nicole Jardim (a.k.a. the “Period Girl”) breaks it all down. Whether you're dealing with PMS, painful periods, irregular cycles, or navigating the transition into perimenopause, this episode is packed with real talk and practical tools. In t...

Nancy Twine is the founder of Briogeo, one of the first clean haircare brands to land in Sephora, and eventually one of the fastest-growing in the category. But her story didn’t start in beauty. Nancy began her career in finance, landing a role at Goldman Sachs in 2007, right as the global financial crisis hit. By her mid-twenties, she was a VP on Wall Street. Then, everything changed in 2010...

Laney Crowell is the founder & CEO of Saie, a clean beauty brand dedicated to making high-performing products that are elevated, effortless, and always easy to use. Laney’s path to entrepreneurship was anything but traditional. The daughter of a diplomat, Laney spent her childhood bouncing between continents, learning to adapt before she even knew the word for it. She began her career in enter...

In today's conversation, we sit down with Martha Soffer, renowned Ayurvedic expert and founder of Surya Spa in Los Angeles, to explore how ancient wisdom can support modern women's health. Martha unpacks the foundational principles of Ayurveda, and how understanding your constitution can be a game-changer for balance and vitality in every stage of life. In this episode you’ll learn:   * How t...

Lindsey Carter is the Founder and CEO of SET Active, a cult-favorite activewear brand known for its elevated athleisure, monochrome sets, and community-driven approach. Lindsey was just about to finish her degree in elementary education when she realized—she didn’t actually want to be a teacher. She shifted her path completely, dove into social media, hustled her way into NBC Universal, and went o...

Jordan Harper is a board-certified nurse practitioner and the founder and CEO of Barefaced, a skincare brand that cuts through the noise with simple, science-backed routines. After years of treating patients frustrated by complicated regimens, Jordan launched Barefaced from her garage—while pregnant and caring for a toddler. With no outside funding and countless late nights packing orders with her...

We did something BIG! We invested time and a good chunk of change into a clinical trial for my first product ever – seed cycling. Was it worth it? Yes. In this episode, we share all about our clinical study where 40 women embarked on a seed cycling journey for 3 months to see if their symptoms of PMS improved. The results – insane!  You’ll learn:   * How 40 women changed their PMS s...

Daryl-Ann Denner is an influencer and co-founder of nuuds, a bodywear brand that’s redefining comfort and style with its body-positive designs. Daryl-Ann’s path to entrepreneurship wasn’t exactly traditional — she started out as a high school chemistry teacher with a passion for style and a growing blog on the side. Over time, that creative outlet turned into a full-blown influencer career, where...

Miranda Kerr is a globally recognized model and the founder & CEO of KORA Organics, a skincare brand known for its commitment to clean, certified organic products. For Miranda, the journey to founding KORA Organics wasn’t just about beauty — it was about healing. After her mother’s cancer diagnosis, she began questioning everything she put in and on her body, eventually realizing there was a g...

We're sitting down with celebrity nutritionist Kelly LeVeque—best known for her blood sugar-focused approach, and working with stars like Halle Berry and Jessica Alba—to talk all things wellness and nutrition. Whether you're looking to upgrade your diet or better understand how your body works, this episode is full of practical, science-backed tips to support your health journey. In this episode y...

Justine Tiu is the co-founder of The Woobles, a company that makes beginner-friendly crochet kits designed to help anyone confidently create their first plush. Before launching The Woobles in 2020, Justine was thriving at Google, where she rose from UX designer to one of the youngest leaders on her team. But behind the success, she was quietly battling burnout, imposter syndrome, and a sense that...