Makers Mindset

Welcome back to Makers Mindset! This season, Nancy is joined by a diverse lineup of inspiring and engaging guests. Tune in to hear from entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders as they share valuable insights to help you thrive in both your business and personal life. Follow Nancy Twine: Instagram: @nancytwine www.nancytwine.com Follow Makers Mindset: Instagram: @makersmindsetpodcast TikTok:...

Nyakio Grieco has always been passionate about the power of the beauty industry as a vehicle for change. As the co-founder of Thirteen Lune, a retail platform dedicated to showcasing brands and products crafted by Black and Brown founders, Nyakio champions inclusivity and representation within the industry. In this episode, she delves into the challenges and triumphs of being a BIPOC founder in th...

Whitney Casey couldn’t have predicted her journey. Starting as one of the youngest anchors on CNN Headline News, Whitney’s path has been dynamic, and sometimes chaotic, to lead her where she is today. As both a co-founder and private equity investor, Whitney leverages the skills she’s developed over her career to bring unique perspectives to everything she does. She shares with Nancy the importanc...

When Anu Duggal started her first business, a wine bar in Bombay, she was entering a sector that she had no experience in. But she didn’t let that stop her, in fact, she leveraged that inexperience to generate new insights and innovation. In the years that followed, she grew into an entrepreneurial powerhouse, launching the Female Founders Fund in 2014, investing in early stage female founders. Si...

Sheena Zadeh blended her background in science with a love of cosmetics to create Kosas Cosmetics, a brand that proudly states that it’s ‘makeup for skincare freaks.’ Sheena's journey has been a testament to adaptation, experimentation and a passion for what she does. Juggling roles as CEO and founder, she eventually opted to step back from the CEO position to focus on Kosas’s creative vision. She...

Aurora James launched fashion and accessories line Brother Vellies in 2013, with a mission to preserve the heritage of African design and create lasting artisanal jobs. Today, her brand is handcrafted by artisans spanning the globe, bringing culture, sustainability and fashion together. She is also the founder of the Fifteen Percent Pledge, a non-profit that encourages retailers to pledge at least...

When Karissa Bodnar started Thrive Causemetics out of her one-bedroom apartment, she was determined to create a business that was  mission-driven to its core. Inspired by the loss of a close friend to cancer, Karissa set out to craft a makeup brand committed to giving back. Today, Thrive Causemetics proudly supports over 500 giving partners and has contributed millions in fundings and product...

Seema Bansal Chadha was inspired to start her category disrupting business, Venus et Fleur, after a Valentines Day gesture gone wrong. In this episode, she and host Nancy Twine dive into a conversation about starting and bootstrapping a business with your partner, knowing when to grow, and finding time for wellness.  Explore more empowering resources

Join host Nancy Twine in conversation with Jessica Cruel, Editor-in-Chief of Allure Magazine, for the inaugural episode of Makers Mindset. In this candid conversation, you’ll delve into Jessica's experiences combating imposter syndrome, managing her personal financial health, standing out in the competitive beauty space, and so much more. Explore more empowering resources

Welcome to Makers Mindset, a podcast that uncovers the inspiring journeys of female founders, executives, and changemakers. We delve into how these remarkable women navigate professional achievements and personal well-being. Join host Nancy Twine and an array of enlightening guests for this season's conversations. Find Makers Mindset on your favorite podcast platform or on YouTube, starting March...