Alessandra Pollina

Quotable: A Female Entrepreneur Podcast

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Founder of Quotable Media Co, Alessandra Pollina, is amplifying the stories of women-owned businesses and bringing you authentic inspiration from her years of experience as the leader of her own boutique PR agency. How do I start a business? What are successful female entrepreneurs doing to stand out? How can I get my product in the news? Where are female entrepreneurs investing their time and money? What are the PR tips I need for my small businesses? Whether you're just getting started with a new business idea, or if you've been running a company for years, consider this show your companion...

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Alessandra Pollina

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Business

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quotablemediaco.com

Latest episode

Jun 3, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 35: Elizabeth Hallgren on Health Care Options for Entrepreneurs and Opening a Direct Primary Care Clinic 11.03.2020

If access to health insurance is a barrier to you starting your business or if your health insurance costs are high, then you must listen to today's episode! Elizabeth Hallgren is the Co-founder and CEO of Mission Direct Primary Care which is a membership based family medicine clinic that does not take or bill health insurance. Instead they provide the highest quality primary care for a monthly me...

Episode 34: Marianna Sachse on Starting an Eco-Friendly Kids Clothing Business 26.02.2020

I am so excited to have Marianna Sachse on the show today! She is another amazing female entrepreneur who created her business after seeing a need in the marketplace. She is the founder and owner of Jackalo, a company that makes long-lasting, sustainable clothing for active kids. Marianna is a mother of two who was tired of clothes that constantly had holes and wear and tear from her kids play and...

Episode 33: Christina Orso on Starting a Digital Marketing Business 12.02.2020

Have you ever wondered if the work you are doing at your 9-5 could translate into your own business? Today's guest, Christina Orso, was able to do it and she shares all of her experience of how she became an entrepreneur and started her own digital marketing company. While working her 9-5, Christina began blogging and quickly became an award-winning blogger and influencer. She used this experience...

Episode 32: One Year Anniversary of the FME Podcast! Special Q&A Episode 05.02.2020

Today we are celebrating the one year anniversary of this podcast- and my birthday! One of my goal's last year was to start this podcast for my birthday and now it has been a year- it is hard to believe. It has been so much fun and I have enjoyed watching the listenership grow and really love reading the reviews. Please continue to leave reviews- that would be a great birthday gift! In celebration...

Episode 31: The Easiest Trick for Finding New PR Opportunities 29.01.2020

Want to be featured in media but don't know what publication seems reasonable or where to start? When it comes to PR, sometimes the hardest part is figuring out what to pitch and where to pitch your brand for coverage. With the media landscape so vast, it can be hard to tell where to start, especially if you are just starting out. Listen to today's episode to hear the easiest and simplest trick fo...

Episode 30: Hehe Stewart on Building a Business By Intuition 22.01.2020

How do you create and grow a business that is unique and provides that missing link? In today's episode, you will hear from Hehe Stewart, the founder of Tranquility by Hehe and the creator of The Birth Lounge and The Birth Lounge Podcast. She is talking all things pregnancy, babies, motherhood, birth, and all that wonderful, fun, scary stuff. She breaks through the taboos of talking about these th...

Episode 29: How to Ask for Help in Your Business 15.01.2020

As the new year begins, so many of us are planning things out, thinking about new goals to work towards, and how to make them happen. Many times this helps us realize that there may be things we need help with in our business- either we don't know how to do something or we don't have the time to do them. This is when it is time to ask for help! Asking for help in your business doesn't have to be a...

Episode 28: Katie Diasti on Starting an Earth-Friendly Period Product Company Right Out of College 08.01.2020

Have you ever wondered how exactly to go about creating the product that you see a need for in the marketplace? Katie Diasti is the Founder and CEO of Viv for Your V, an earth friendly, more sustainable option for period care products-- a company she started right out of college! Katie's business idea developed while she was still in college taking an entrepreneur class. Excited by the possibility...

Episode 27: How to Say No to Business 18.12.2019

Saying no to business can be hard, especially in the beginning, but it can be one of the best things you can do to set yourself up for success. It will keep you open for the clients and business that you do want to say yes to and the ones that will pay your rate. With 2020 on the horizon, as you are setting your goals and planning your business, you may want to add saying no to potential business...

Episode 26: Heidi Luerra on Creating an International Company Around the Business of Art 11.12.2019

Is it possible to be a creative entrepreneur or an artist and do all the things it takes to run a successful business? We will learn from someone who knows first hand that, yes, you can! Heidi Luerra joins me today to talk about how she went from a fashion designer at age 19 to starting and running an international business and most recently, writing a book titled, "The Work of Art: A No Nonsense...

Episode 25: How to Make the Most of In-Person Events Even if You Hate Networking 04.12.2019

Do you ever find yourself going to networking events and not enjoying it? Or after you go to an event, you question if it was really worth it? If you want to go to networking events because you know it's good for your business and it's good to make connections but you don't always enjoy them, then listen to today's episode. I am sharing the ways I have found to make networking opportunities worthw...

Episode 24: Hanneke Antonelli on How to Build & Scale Your Business 20.11.2019

Have you been thinking of scaling and growing your business but don't know exactly where to start? Or even know if growing and scaling your business is the right thing to do? I am so excited to have Hanneke Antonelli join me on the show today to help us answer these questions. Hanneke is an award winning certified coach with over 15 years of business experience, that ranges from Wall Street to sta...

Episode 23: 3 Newsworthy Things You Can Do Before the End of the Year to Get Press Attention 13.11.2019

As we head into mid-November, you may feel like there is not enough time left to promote your business with something newsworthy in the media. If you haven't met your goals or plans for the year, you may feel like it is too late. Let's not fall into that trap! If PR or getting featured in the media is a goal for you, now may be the best time to do it. Listen in to find out three newsworthy things...

Episode 22: Jessie Wyman on How to Start a Photography Business & How to Use Photography in Yours 06.11.2019

Have you ever thought of starting a photography business or do you need photography for your business? If you are thinking of starting a photography business, use social media, have a website, or would like great photos for your products or service then you don't want to miss this episode! Jessie Wyman from Jessie Wyman Photography is joining me today to discuss all things photography. Find out ho...

Episode 21: 3 Ways to Find New Clients 30.10.2019

Wouldn't it be great if you could reach potential clients that you would like to work with and let them know what you have to offer and how great it would be to work together? If you are wanting to build a client base, build your business, reach your goals and make more money, then you need to know how to find new clients. In this episode, I am giving you three of the easiest and best ways you can...

Episode 20: Kate Anderson on Building a Business Through Crowdfunding and the Number 1 Thing That Predicts Success 23.10.2019

Today I am joined by Kate Anderson, Co-Founder and Operations Director of iFundWomen. iFundWomen is a fundraising ecosystem for women led start ups and small businesses. Their mission is to close the funding and confidence gap by providing crowdsourcing, coaching, and connections- all designed to help female entrepreneurs start and build better businesses. Kate tells us all about how iFundWomen pr...

Episode 19: How to Pitch Podcasts for Promotion 16.10.2019

Do you want to expand your reach and get in front of more people who will buy your product or become a client? One great way is to pitch to be a guest on a podcast. There are lots of podcasts out there and many are looking for guest interviews. When you speak on a podcast, you are creating connections to a new audience and positioning yourself as an expert in your field. Think it is too time consu...

Episode 18: Laura Bartlett on Starting a Print Travel Magazine & How the Publishing Industry Is Making a Comeback 09.10.2019

Join me as I welcome Laura Bartlett to the podcast! She is the founder of House of Coco, a luxury print travel magazine, and is also head of editorial for BossBabe, the #1 platform for ambitious females around the world. Laura tells us all about the ups and downs of how she got started in the publishing world and how she has created a successful print magazine at a time when many have speculated t...

Episode 17: The One Thing You Need To Do To Achieve Success 02.10.2019

What's the difference between successful people and those who are not yet? Do they have something that others don't? Honestly, it all comes down to one thing- mindset. Obliterate that fear and get where you want to go. Listen to today's episode and you will hear what you can do today to get on equal footing with those who you look up to and see as major successes. You can do this same one thing th...

Episode 16: Chelsea Marrs on Leveraging Her Experience as a Lifestyle Influencer To Start An Agency That Helps Brands & Influencers Connect 25.09.2019

Find out how Chelsea Marrs, a popular Instagram influencer @chowdownusa, and Rob Gann, a business manager and attorney, teamed up to to create their own business, Royal Horizon Media. Hear about how they formed a business after seeing the need in this growing influencer industry, what it takes to be an influencer, and how brands can find influencers who are aligned with their goals. Royal Horizon...

Episode 15: Planning Your Promotional Strategy for the End of the Year 18.09.2019

What should your promotional strategy be for the rest of this year to not only create success for the end of 2019 but also set you up for January? Many times I see people make the mistake of waiting until January 1 to start promoting the service or product they want to sell in January/the new year. Don't make this mistake! Marketing takes time so you need to start promoting now by setting your aud...

Episode 14: Calle Evans on Starting a Clothing Brand, Self-Producing Garments, & Running a Brand Around Her Lifestyle 11.09.2019

Calle Evans is the founder of her self-titled luxury clothing brand. Find out how she started her very own brand making beautiful, customized garments by hand and how she runs her business around her life. She talks with me about how she gets clients and builds her business by not only creating one-of-a-kind designs but also providing her clients with an experience. She also shares how important a...

Episode 13: How to Reach Out to Influencers on Behalf of Your Brand 04.09.2019

Have you thought of working with an influencer to promote your products or brand but are not sure where to start? Then this episode is for you. You will hear how to use influencers to grow your reach and expand your visibility. I talk through how to research and find influencers, pitch them your brand, and how to work with them to create a mutually beneficial relationship. This episode is sponsore...

Episode 12: Krysta Lewis of Aisling Organics Cosmetics on Finding a Gap in the Market & Developing a Product to Fill It 28.08.2019

In this interview, I am talking to Krysta Lewis about how she started her own high performing, organic cosmetic company called Aisling Organics. Hear about how she started this business right out of college because she saw a need for safe products in the beauty industry. Krysta shares a wealth of wisdom from how she got her first sale, markets her products, doesn't take fear seriously, and finally...

Episode 11: Why Do We See Others As More Accomplished Than Us? 25.06.2019

Do you ever feel like you put other business owners on a pedestal or think of their accomplishments as so fantastic and interesting, without giving yourself nearly the same kudos even though you do really similar things? Why do we do this? I have no answers for you in this one, just pondering this phenomenon that I keep finding myself in the middle of lately, and would love to hear if you find you...

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