She Built It® Podcast

In this inspiring episode of the She Built It® Podcast, host Melanie Barr speaks with inventor and tech entrepreneur Sharon Samjitsingh, co-founder and CEO of Health Care Originals. Driven by her lifelong struggle with asthma, Sharon shares how her personal story and professional expertise in innovation led her to build life-changing wearable tech that helps people with chronic respiratory disease...

In this solo episode, Melanie Barr shares the real truth behind building a career or business that genuinely lights you up. From her early days performing on stage to working with top companies like Marriott, AT&T, and the LA Dodgers, to now running She Built It® Media—Melanie walks through how embracing your natural talents, staying curious, and saying yes to aligned opportunities can lead to...

What if the solution your skin needs isn’t in a bottle—but in a plant? This week on the She Built It® Podcast, I’m joined by Tammy Demos, founder of KLEOS+KLEA, whose journey to heal her own skin led her to challenge the entire skincare industry. From co-founding two beauty brands to starting over with nothing but aloe vera and a vision, Tammy shares how nature, resilience, and a bathroom apotheca...

How do we build trust in a world where everyone is overwhelmed, distracted, or afraid of saying the wrong thing? In this week’s episode, Melanie sits down with Minda Harts—author, workplace advocate, and trusted advisor to global brands like Nike and JPMorgan Chase. Minda shares her journey from corporate life to bestselling author and speaker, and why trust (not talent or titles) is the true foun...

In this solo episode, Melanie Barr is diving into one of the most important—yet often overlooked—pillars of business: trust. Whether you're managing a remote team or leading a thriving company, trust is the foundation that holds it all together. Melanie shares why trust matters, how to intentionally cultivate it, and the personal story that taught her how a team without trust falls apart—and...

What if healing your body started with what you put on your plate? In this episode, I speak with Neka Pasquale, founder of Urban Remedy, whose background in Traditional Chinese Medicine inspired a revolutionary way to think about food. Neka shares how she went from private practice to building a national organic food brand rooted in healing, anti-inflammatory, and low-glycemic meals. We talk about...

What makes a great leader in a world moving faster than ever?  In this episode, I’m joined by Cerys Goodall—startup whisperer, culture builder, and the “unlikely COO”—to talk about leadership, resilience, and creating companies that thrive from the inside out. Cerys shares her untraditional journey from PR to the C-suite and how startups (and life) are more like puzzles than playbooks. We discuss...

How do you go from corporate HR to founding a thriving business and singing opera in between? In this episode, I’m joined by Vicky Brown—founder of Idomeneo Enterprises and The Leader’s Journey Experience. We talk about how she accidentally became an entrepreneur, what most business owners get wrong about culture and communication, and why your team is your brand. We also explore how her backgroun...

What if your most successful season started with rest?  In this episode, Melanie Barr speaks with Feminine Business Coach Jennifer Whitaker about redefining success, honoring intuition, and building a business that works with your energy—not against it. After two decades in high-powered executive roles, Jennifer found herself burned out and craving something different. She followed that pull and s...

What happens when you leave a traditional career path and say YES to becoming a Positive Vibes Intern?  In this inspiring episode, Melanie Barr sits down with Amanda McCreight—artist, founder of the creative studio Aytuhzee, and co-founder of All Day Running Co.—to explore how trusting your gut and embracing plot twists can lead to extraordinary opportunities. Amanda shares her journey from droppi...

You know that moment when you start to wonder, “Is it too late to start again?”   Terry Tateossian is here to tell you: it's never too late—and in fact, your best, strongest, most vibrant years may still be ahead of you. In this empowering episode, Melanie sits down with Terry Tateossian, health and fitness expert, podcast host, and Founder of THOR: The House of Rose, a wellness brand redefin...

Melanie Barr, CEO of She Built It Media, provides five vital tips for launching a successful podcast. Melanie draws from her own experiences and those of her clients to offer practical advice that helps entrepreneurs and business owners use podcasting as a powerful tool to grow their brands and businesses. Connect with Melanie: Work with She Built It® Media  She Built It® Instagram  She Built It®...

When you step into the spotlight as a podcast guest, you have a unique opportunity to reach new audiences and present yourself as an expert in your field. Having interviewed hundreds of women on the She Built It Podcast, Melanie Barr has learned what makes a great interview and how guests can shine like the experts they are. This journey is an invaluable lesson, and she's excited to share it...

Jensen Savage is a powerhouse in strategic marketing, known for generating a remarkable ROI for service-based businesses. As the founder of Savage Growth Partners, she’s led marketing campaigns that have driven tens of millions in revenue across industries. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Yahoo! Finance, Wired, and Inc., and she’s recognized for her hands-on leadership, strategic insights, a...

In this episode with She Built It® Media CEO Melanie Barr, the focus is on mastering the art of conducting unforgettable podcast interviews. Melanie shares personal experiences and lessons learned from early mistakes, emphasizing the importance of genuine connection over rigid scripting. Through real examples, listeners learn that impactful interviews come from being present, following emotional c...

Melanie Barr is the CEO of She Built It® Media, a podcast management company that helps business leaders rise above the noise, become go to thought leaders, and grow multi-million dollar businesses. By offering expert podcast management, media strategy, and compelling storytelling, She Built It® Media turns entrepreneurial visions into powerful, revenue-generating platforms. Entrepreneurs get to f...

What happens when a personal health journey meets a passion for skincare? For Elina Sofia Wang, it sparked the creation of ESW Beauty, a clean beauty brand now found in over 6,500 stores including Target, Whole Foods, and Urban Outfitters. In this episode of the She Built It® Podcast, Melanie Barr talks with Elina about her path from wellness discovery to national retail shelves. Elina shares how...

What does it really take to feel vibrant, energized, and in control of your health—even while juggling a busy career and life? In this episode of the She Built It® Podcast, host Melanie Barr sits down with Dr. Megan Lyons, founder of The Lyons’ Share Wellness, to talk about burnout, nutrition myths, the power of daily routines, and how to shift from survival mode to thriving. With over 14,000 hour...

Growing a business is one thing—scaling it with the right marketing, sales, and systems is another. If you've ever felt like your business growth has hit a ceiling, this episode is for you. In this conversation, host Melanie Barr sits down with Jennelle McGrath, CEO of Market Veep, to talk about how B2B companies can modernize their sales process, expand their market share, and make marketing...

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the daily demands of your business? You’re not alone. It’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind, leaving little time to step back and assess what’s working—and what’s not. But what if the key to growth isn’t doing more, but refining what you already have? In this episode, I'll walk you through the power of reviewing your business operations, identifying inef...

If you want to increase your brand visibility, grow your influence, and position yourself as a trusted leader, you need more than just expertise—you need a strategy for showing up in a way that resonates. Because visibility leads to opportunity, but only if people see, hear, and engage with your message. In this episode, I’m sharing three key ways to elevate your voice and build credibility—whethe...

When life takes an unexpected turn, how do you find purpose in the pain? In this deeply moving episode of the She Built It® Podcast, Melanie Barr speaks with Andrea Nakayama, a Functional Medicine Nutritionist who discovered the healing power of food in the most personal way possible. When her young husband, Isamu, was diagnosed with a fatal brain tumor while she was just seven weeks pregnant, she...

You want to feel confident, grounded, and in control of your mental health—but let’s be honest, it’s not always that simple. Between societal expectations, misinformation, and the pressure to "just be okay," it can feel impossible to know what’s real and what actually works. That’s why today’s conversation is one you don’t want to miss. I’m sitting down with Dr. Courtney Tracy, also know...

Christina loved having her nails done, but the time and money spent at the salon every two weeks started to feel exhausting. There had to be a better way. In 2015, she and her partner, Francois-Xavier Humbert, set out to solve the problem. They created Le Mini Macaron—a mini gel manicure kit designed to give anyone salon-quality nails from the comfort of home. No more appointments, no more high co...

In this episode, host Melanie Barr sits down with Nina La Bruna, co-founder of Fazit, the beauty brand that skyrocketed to fame after Taylor Swift was spotted wearing their signature gold glitter freckles. Nina shares the journey of building a brand with her co-founder Aliett, their passion for bold self-expression, and how a single viral moment catapulted Fazit to seven-figure sales in just 48 ho...