Self StartHER

Annabelle DeGrazio, a former lawyer turned candle maker, shares her unique journey from law to entrepreneurship, detailing the challenges and triumphs she faced while building her candle company, Taja. She emphasizes the importance of intuition, community support, and creating a product that stands out in a crowded market.  Key Takeaways Annabelle's transition from law to entrepreneurship was...

In this episode, we chat with Tania Crawford , a fierce stylist-turned-entrepreneur who’s breaking barriers in the beauty industry. From immigrating to the U.S. to ranking in the top 2% of elite hairstylists specializing in luxury hair extensions, Tania’s journey is all about smashing stereotypes and building a thriving business. With a fashion legacy from Florence—her mom designed for Emilio Pucc...

In this episode, Megan Tobler sits down with Amy Kemp, CEO of Amy Kemp, Inc., to explore the power of personal growth in starting, building, and growing a business. A former high school teacher turned business coach, Amy shares how embracing transitions, building meaningful relationships, and rewiring subconscious habits have shaped her entrepreneurial journey. Megan and Amy discuss the importance...

In this episode, Megan Tobler and Emily Sloan Romero discuss the journey of self-trust, self-discovery, and entrepreneurship. Emily shares how she transitioned from being a somatic trauma therapist to founding Curiosity Rising, a coaching business empowering female entrepreneurs and women starting or growing a business. They explore Emily’s framework for building self-trust, including radical hone...

Charlene Li, a New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur, shares her inspiring journey of leaving the corporate world to embrace disruption, build a business, and help female entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners unlock their potential. In this episode, Charlene dives into the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone, taking risks, and growing a business that aligns with your...

Claire Campagna is a Self-Discovery Coach specializing in astrology and Human Design, guiding female entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners to understand themselves on an energetic level so they can activate their potential and start building a business or living more fulfilling lives. Claire’s own journey began with a quarter-life crisis that led her to reevaluate her career and life path, tr...

It’s the end of the year, Self StartHERs, and we’re wrapping it up with a special solo episode! In a rare twist, I’m pulling back the curtain to give you an inside look at my year—complete with nap time hustles, business wins, and some heartfelt motherhood moments. In this episode, I’ll share: Why I decided to hire a business coach again—and how this time was different. What working during nap tim...

GRAB YOUR FREE POSITIVITY PLAYLIST AND HIT PLAY HERE!!!  ⁠ As the Owner and Creative Director of Meraki Media Management, Caitlin Durning is passionate about social media and building personal connections. She specializes in business coaching and helping entrepreneurs and businesses realize their potential to thrive. In this engaging conversation, we explore Caitlin's journey from a corporate back...

Leyla Bilali is the Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer at Dandi, bringing a rare combination of professional expertise and personal experience to the world of fertility care. As both a seasoned fertility expert and a three-time IVF patient, Leyla offers unparalleled insight into the kind of compassionate, comprehensive support fertility patients truly need. With over a decade of nursing experie...

Leslie Shreve is a workload management and productivity expert, and the Founder and CEO of Productive Day®. Leslie is also the creator of Taskology® The Science of Getting Things Done, a unique, proprietary, and all-encompassing system for workload management and productivity that includes the management of tasks, time, email, and information. She shares her journey of starting her own business an...

Morgan Stelly started and scaled her cleaning business to six figures without cleaning or quitting -- Now, she’s making it her mission to help others do the same. In this episode, Morgan shares her experience of starting a cleaning business as a side hustle while working full-time. She explains the importance of having a backup source of income and why she chose the cleaning industry.  Morgan disc...

Internationally renowned Amira Irfan is the business lawyer, blogger, and coach behind A Self Guru, an online company helping over 100,000 entrepreneurs legally protect their businesses through affordable legal templates and services. She is the author of 23 Legal Mistakes to Avoid as an Entrepreneur, and her work has been featured in over 200 media outlets such as Ticker News, Yahoo Finance, Inte...

Shirah Benarde might be only 21 years old, but she has already helped keep over half a million people safe from drink spiking with her viral company NightCap. NightCap is a revolutionary brand that was featured on Shark Tank in 2021, resulting in a passionate partnership with Lori Greiner. Shirah launched NightCap when she was just 16, after a close friend had her drink spiked during a night out,...

In this episode of the Self-Starter podcast, Megan Tobler interviews Maggie Lord, founder of Rustic Wedding Chic. When Maggie was 26 years old she started what in 2008 was called a blog focused on the wedding niche which quickly turned into a full media company with millions of readers monthly and a massive social media presence including 10M+ impressions of content a month on Pinterest. In additi...

Garrett Wood is a two-time entrepreneur, former Barry's Instructor and founding member, and health coach who has helped over 1,000 women. Today, she's co-founder of kozekoze, a perinatal brand bringing comforting solutions to mom to make life easier.  Join us for an inspiring episode with Garrett as she opens up about her entrepreneurial journey and the personal experiences that led her to create...

Robyn Engelson is an Autoimmune Specialist, Nutrition, Educator, Lifestyle Transformer, Speaker, Podcast Host of The Robyn Engelson Podcast, and Soon to be Author of “Exhausted To Energized - 90 Days To Your Best Self”⁠ . Aa Hashimoto's Autoimmune Disease Overcomer and positive mindset model, she now helps other corporate executives and entrepreneurs do the same so they can be energized, compress...

Georgia Williams is an award nominated content creator with over a decade of experience in social media marketing and Canva design. As the host of "Content Tea with G," her popular global podcast, she delivers a unique blend of creativity, social media content and northern charm, inspiring listeners worldwide to embrace their own authenticity, and stand out through content creation. Not only is Ge...

Wendy is a Qualified Nutritional Therapist, Nutrigenomics Practitioner, speaker, health coach and yoga teacher. With a wealth of expertise in these fields, she is an engaging speaker, radio show guest and trusted authority by government bodies to deliver presentations to groups on topics including health, longevity, and menopause. Wendy is the host of the weekly podcast ‘Fab Female Nutrition’, off...

LauraAura shares her journey as an entrepreneur and the importance of being gutsy in making positive shifts in life. She emphasizes the significance of following your intuition and leaning into the moments that feel uncertain. LauraAura also discusses the impact of societal expectations and the 'shoulds' that can limit personal growth. She advises listeners to pause and reflect before making decis...

Self StartHER celebrates its two year anniversary by bring back its very first guest, Jax Hurst to reflect on her journey over the past two years.  Jacqueline “Jax” Hurst is an Entrepreneur, Intuitive Guide, Yoga Teacher, and Spiritual Life Coach who believes in the power of living an authentic soul-led life. Her mission is to inspire and motivate women to (re)discover their true authentic selves...

Petia Kolibova Burns is an abundance and business coach who guides women to intuitively connect with their inner vision so they can experience personal and professional magnetism and become unapologetically abundant. Her mission is to empower visionaries who are on the path to embody their fullest self-expression to soulfully expand into a quantum leap in all dimensions of their lives. Petia gives...

Want to stand out from your competition, own your uniqueness and be that confident woman in your business you know you can be?  Victoria Marcoullier, founder of Brandwell, shares her journey of building a successful branding and website design studio for female entrepreneurs. She emphasizes the importance of aligning your business with your skill set and finding your target audience. She also high...

Amy Kuphal is a lead generation and email marketing specialist and the founder of The Inbox Entrepreneur, a monthly membership that helps online business owners grow their audience, generate more leads, and make more sales, all in a way that feels simple and sustainable. Amy is a fierce advocate for “anti-hustle entrepreneurship” and is on a mission to help business owners create businesses that d...

Dixie Bagley shares her inspiring journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the wedding industry. Her early experiences and observations fueled her determination to strive for a better life. She transitioned from working in various roles to eventually creating a wedding empire, showcasing her creativity and business acumen. Dixie's approach to business is r...

Katharine Campbell Hirst, Coach and thought partner for women entrepreneurs and executives, shares her uncommon story and journey to becoming an entrepreneur and coach. She emphasizes the importance of aligning your business with who you truly are and finding joy in running it.  Katharine also discusses the impact of shadows and coping mechanisms on our entrepreneurial journey and the need to addr...