She Built It® Podcast

On She Built It®, Amy Briggs, a pediatric speech and language pathologist turned tech founder, shares how a clinical career spent supporting families revealed an invisible problem: the mental load of modern parenthood. That insight became Aviva, an AI-powered app that takes over family scheduling logistics so parents can put the phone down and actually be present. Amy walks through why she chose s...

On She Built It®, Dr. Angela Casey, double board-certified dermatologist, micrographic surgeon, residency program director, and founder of Bright Girl Skincare, shares why the patients she operates on every day inspired her to build a consumer brand for teens. After years of treating skin cancers that could have been prevented with early habits, Dr. Casey created Bright Girl: a clinically tested,...

Childcare is not a personal problem. It is an economic one, and the system built to support it is underfunded, understaffed, and breaking down. On She Built It®, Jennifer Cowan, CEO of Connections for Children, a $30 million nonprofit serving the West Side and South Bay of Los Angeles, shares what it actually takes to lead a mission-driven organization through a pandemic, wildfires, a headquarters...

When Dr. Maheen Mausoof Adamson’s father had a stroke that left him unable to speak, it took him fifteen minutes to ask for a glass of water. She had just finished her PhD in neuroscience. She understood the brain but still couldn’t help him. On She Built It®, Dr. Adamson shares how that experience eventually led her to found Soof Solutions, an FDA-cleared, AI-guided communication app that uses ey...

On She Built It®, Becky Fawcett, founder and CEO of Helpusadopt.org, shares the deeply personal and fiercely honest story behind building a national multi-million dollar adoption grant program from her New York City apartment. After three miscarriages and a failed IVF journey, Becky found her way to adoption, and then turned her experience into a mission that has helped over 1,100 families and dis...

On She Built It®, Andrea Faulkner Williams, co-founder and president of Tubby Todd Bath Co., shares what it really took to build a brand that drives 95% of growth in the baby lotion category on Amazon, without paid ads, without VC funding, and without celebrity investors. What started as a solution to her own son's eczema became a 12-year journey of community-first growth, profitable scaling,...

On She Built It®, Susanne Mitschke, co-founder and CEO of Citruslabs and Harvard-trained epidemiologist, pulls back the curtain on what's really happening in the wellness, beauty, and consumer health industries. From claims washing and heavy metals in protein powders to why transparency is now a growth strategy, Susanne explains what separates the brands consumers actually trust from the ones...

On She Built It®, Jessica Tellian, former medical professional, EFT tapping expert, and founder of The Tapping School, shares why the most successful women she works with often feel the most stuck. Not because they lack strategy or ambition, but because 95% of what drives their decisions, behaviors, and results is running from the subconscious mind, a part of the brain most high achievers never ad...

On She Built It®, Georgia Thomas, former corporate lawyer, co-founder of E!Studios, and CEO of the eight-figure Venture Haus Group, shares what it actually takes to build a business that runs without you. Not in theory, but in real life, as a founder, mother, and multi-business operator navigating maternity leave, AI disruption, and the constant pressure to grow. Georgia talks about why founders s...

On She Built It®, Dr. Debbie Qaqish, creator of Revenue Marketing® and founder of The Growth Factor, shares why the most urgent problem in marketing leadership today isn't strategy or AI; it's the human being trying to keep up with all of it . With 35 years in B2B marketing and a deeply personal journey through depression, ketamine therapy, and positive psychology, Dr. Debbie brings a ra...

On She Built It®, Amanda Black, founder of The Solo Female Traveler Network, TEDx speaker, and leader of women-only group trips around the world, shares how a one-way ticket to Honduras, became the beginning of a global community of more than 600,000 women. Amanda talks about building her first trip to Bali with a negative bank balance, firing a guide a week before her travelers arrived, and watch...

On She Built It®, Alisa Sparks shares how she went from managing multi-million dollar military budgets to founding Linden Creek, a home staging and interior design company she built from her garage and grew into a national franchise. What started as a side hustle she built quietly on Fridays has become a 326-page operations manual, a 10-year franchise model, and a community of business owners buil...

On She Built It®, Courtney Summers shares the story behind Cookout at the Vineyard, a three-day fundraising event in Northern California's Sonoma County she co-founded alongside Talia Suggs to support and elevate women of color in the hospitality, food, and beverage industries.  What started as a small gathering of under 60 people has grown into a 200-plus-person, three-day event now in its f...

On She Built It®, Lindsay Nahmiache, serial entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of Jive PR + Digital, shares what 17 years of building, selling, and reacquiring a business has really taught her. Lindsay sold her marketing agency to a large global tech company, bought it back, and has since built a portfolio of 17 companies across industries including skincare, immersive experiences, and healthc...

On She Built It®, Kimberly Ross shares the deeply personal journey behind ORA Method, a New York City wellness practice she built at the intersection of clinical treatment and everyday ritual. Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at 11 and later struggling with Hashimoto's and digestive issues, Kimberly found life-changing relief through acupuncture and made it her mission to make that experience m...

On She Built It®, Brianna Bitton shares the founding story of O Positiv—a women's health company she built with her brother after years of missing work due to debilitating PMS symptoms she couldn't even speak openly about. What started as the first-ever PMS gummy vitamin has grown into a 30-SKU brand with Amazon's #1 vaginal probiotic and a full line supporting women from their firs...

If you’ve been thinking about starting a podcast but keep asking yourself “How would I possibly have time for it?” , this conversation is for you. On She Built It®, Melanie Barr shares a perspective that often surprises founders: podcasting doesn’t have to mean weekly stress, endless production, or another task on your calendar. After eight years of producing and publishing consistently, Melanie r...

On She Built It®, Kate Assaraf shares how she created Dip Sustainable Hair Care, a beauty brand designed to challenge the traditional beauty industry model of constant consumption. Instead of encouraging people to buy more, Dip promotes a different philosophy: buy better, buy less, and shop small . Kate talks about building a purpose-driven brand that blends environmental awareness with playful ed...

On She Built It®, Alexandra Samit, Founder & CEO of Alexandra Beth Fine Jewelry, shares how she transformed a teenage jewelry hobby into a thriving fine jewelry brand in New York City’s competitive diamond district. From selling handmade necklaces at 15 to pivoting during COVID into bespoke engagement rings and heirloom redesigns, Alexandra opens up about navigating business pivots, building c...

On She Built It®, Florence Baras, Co-Founder of Sockerbit, shares how she and her husband transformed a beloved Swedish tradition, lördagsgodis (Saturday candy), into a thriving U.S. retail and e-commerce brand. From navigating FDA regulations and import logistics to launching vibrant storefronts in New York and Los Angeles, Florence reveals what it really takes to build a profitable retail compan...

On She Built It®, Braelinn Frank shares how she transformed press-on nails from a side project into Rave Nailz, a brand redefining the beauty industry. What began as hand-painted designs evolved into a scalable, founder-led company now available on Amazon Prime. Braelinn breaks down how she balanced artistry with manufacturing, why quality control mattered more than rapid growth, and how she posit...

What if healing didn’t stop at recovery, but continued through everyday rituals? In this episode of the She Built It® Podcast, Melanie sits down with Cheree Ashley, founder of Osier Wellness, to explore how addiction recovery, self-care, and skincare intersect. With over a decade in the substance rehabilitation industry and 14 years in recovery herself, Cheree shares how witnessing the emotional a...

What if cooking didn’t feel overwhelming, but empowering? In this episode of the She Built It® Podcast, Melanie sits down with Danielle McPartlin and Kristin Richardson, co-founders of Let’s Whip It Up, to talk about building a business rooted in service, confidence, and community. From Danielle’s journey closing her meal prep company after burnout, to Kristin’s transition from Broadway, touring w...

AI isn’t just a tool. It’s a leadership decision. In today’s episode of the She Built It® Podcast, Melanie Barr breaks down how founders and executive leaders can use AI without sacrificing brand voice, positioning, or trust. This episode reframes AI from a trend to a support system and offers a clear leadership framework for using it wisely. Melanie shares why speed without standards leads to bra...

What if your next level doesn’t require a full life overhaul, just a few intentional shifts? In this solo episode of the She Built It® Podcast, Melanie shares four practical changes she made that transformed her energy, focus, and leadership capacity. From cleaning up physical and digital clutter to redefining mornings, building strength, and protecting time through meal prep, this episode explore...