She Built It® Podcast

In today’s inspiring episode, we’re talking to Dr. Mary Hannon, an ER doctor who took the leap into entrepreneurship. Dr. Hannon shares her journey from the fast-paced world of emergency medicine to launching her groundbreaking healthcare startup. We explore the challenges she faced, the lessons she learned, and how she's changing the healthcare landscape. Dr. Hannon’s journey from an ER doct...

Today’s episode is about something we use, need, and at times stress about daily, you guessed it: money. But here’s the twist - we’re talking about making peace with it, understanding it, and yes, making it work for us in the happiest and healthiest ways possible. Joining us is the incredibly insightful Hanna Bier, who’s an expert when it comes to financial wellness and “Money Bliss.” Together, we...

Welcome back to the She Built It® Podcast, the show where we dive into the strategies, mindsets, and the tools you need in the ever-evolving world of business and lifestyle. I'm She Built it® CEO, Melanie Barr, and today we're focusing on the pivotal mindset and technology shifts essential for thriving in 2024. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business leader, t...

Vogelle was founded by Laura Vogel while she was studying international business in Milan, Italy. During her extensive time traveling throughout Europe, Laura noticed a need for high-quality, secure, and fashionable shoulder bags crafted by true Italian artisans. After months of living in Milan, she began networking with leather suppliers and manufacturers around Italy to bring her designs to life...

Jenna Spencer is the Founder and Visionary at AssistPro®, a fractional executive assistant agency. Since 2014, Jenna and her team have matched hundreds of busy leaders with their Right-Fit Assistant™, helping them achieve the goal of getting time back in their day so they can focus on the growth of their business, while also attaining a work-life balance for both themselves and their assistant. He...

Jane Goodrich is an accomplished newborn and family photographer, a seasoned expert in photography business, a professional mentor, and the visionary Founder of Picsello. Jane mentors professional photographers about the business side of Photography and has taught classes and seminars for organizations such as PPA, Ana Brandt’s Baby University, The Baby Summit, and the Milkyway’s Business Retreat....

These 2024 marketing strategies are moving on with or without us. Join Podcast Host and She Built It® CEO, Melanie Barr as she talks about mastering the future with the top 5 marketing strategies for 2024. AI-Powered Personalization, Immersive Technology Integration, Sustainable and Ethical Marketing, Voice and Conversational Marketing, and Data Privacy and Security. 

What is one thing that you are going to do for yourself…just for you today. When we love what we do our lives become busy and sometimes we even lose sight of the things that we love to do and that make us who we are. To gift that reminder, every week on the She Built It® Podcast, Melanie Barr, She Built It® CEO and Host asks each guest how they make sure to find and live their joy. What is great a...

Liz Faircloth is a Real Estate Investor with over two decades of experience, co-founder of the De Rosa Group and co-founder of The Real Estate InvestHER, a platform dedicated to empower women to live a financially free and balanced life on their own terms.  On the personal side, Liz is an avid runner, has completed several triathlons and marathons, has two adorable children and is a New York Mets...

Italian-Indian designer and entrepreneur, Eileen Akbaraly always knew that she would find a way to combine her two greatest passions – fashion and sustainability – in a way that would make a lasting impact on her home of Madagascar. After working with several humanitarian organizations and completing her studies in Fashion Business and Global Communications, she founded Made For A Woman in 2019, t...

As the owner of Colson Strategies, Lauren Colson runs a small but mighty team. Lauren finds passion in helping business owners make the best, most informed decisions through financial information. Lauren knows you're working hard to grow your business and as a financial expert, she doesn’t take that lightly. Lauren, along with her team, take the scary out of your finances so you can focus on...

Kaitlyn is the Founder & CEO of Theory Planning Partners, a boutique wealth creation firm for the top female entrepreneurs in the United States. Before launching Theory Planning Partners, Kaitlyn spent the majority of her career at UBS Financial Services, Inc., where she held roles in both the southern and northeastern regions of the U.S. There, she developed more than 300 financial plans for...

Melanie Barr is CEO of She Built it®, an online and in-person global community of women who share business knowledge, resources, and empower each other to excel in business and to be the best versions of themselves. Melanie is the Host and Producer of the She Built it® Podcast, Community and Course Creator, Speaker, Twin Mom, and Wife. Through the She Built It® podcast she has interviewed hundreds...

As CEO, Tanya drives Greenleaf Book Group’s growth efforts and fosters a culture built around serving authors. Prior to her current role, Tanya worked directly with Greenleaf's authors to develop publishing strategies (including multiple New York Times bestsellers); spearheaded growth strategies, including Greenleaf's ebook program and the River Grove digital-first imprint; and built Gre...

Meet the powerhouse behind Art of Sucre, Emily Harpel. Emily started Art of Sucre in 2016 when she noticed there was a hole in the market for a chic twist on a nostalgic treat, Cotton Candy. Taking the money for her Wedding gifts Harpel purchased her first cotton candy machine and began spinning at events all around Northeast Ohio. Due to the pandemic in 2020, Art of Sucre transitioned into a CPG...

Laura Parr is a trained business coach and mindset mentor. She has a background in business consulting with one of the largest consulting firms in London, and also started & scaled her previous business in Property to over £750k before selling to follow her passion. Now, she works with women who are unfulfilled and looking to create a legacy as well as their own freedom, to create and scale bu...

Sherri Langburt is the CEO of BabbleBoxx and has been a pioneer in the influencer marketing space since 2007. A passion for storytelling and brand marketing, and a desire to create an innovative social media solution led Sherri to create BabbleBoxx – the influencer marketing agency best known for its co-sampling and signature box solutions. BabbleBoxx currently provides a full range of integrated...

Natalie Byrne is the founder of ‘blank space’, an impact and communications firm, where she works with mission-driven brands, top CEO’s, celebrities, and philanthropists to activate their platforms, scale their impact, and create a meaningful legacy. Positioned at the intersection of impact, business and culture, her unique perspective creates the space for conversation that challenges the status...

Anne is a business growth strategist and process consultant. She spent over 15 years in the physical therapy field as a Rehab manager in a 3-billion dollar company with 60,000 employees. Managing the operations side of the business, she quickly realized the connection between the health of a person and the health of a business. Anne went on to create Hilltop Operations and Consulting, an agency de...

Brittany helps entrepreneurs build businesses without burnout by creating minimalist business & productivity systems to do more in less time. She organizes routines, time management & tech to work better for you! A former Event Planner & Professional Home Organizer, Brittany is now the Marie Kondo for Businesses with her Consulting, Coaching & Podcasting. As the CEO of Brittany &am...

Without Danielle and her story, Plate Therapy wouldn't exist. Here's how it started: Imagine dealing with autoimmune issues, raising two boys (and one husband), while trying to get back to your optimal weight. Here's the thing about Danielle. When she gets passionate about something, she gets PASSIONATE. She tried and researched every calorie-counting, restrictive diet you've e...

Nida is the founder of Nida Leard Consulting and Coaching, where she advises world-class experts to become legendary market outliers. She is a serial entrepreneur, top-tier business consultant, self-identity reinvention coach, and former Fortune 500 executive with more than two decades of experience in business, psychology, and personal development. Nida works with highly exceptional coaches, cons...

Susan Hamilton Meier is a personal branding expert who helps women untangle the zig-zags of their careers to find the clear shiny thread of their story and design the next steps of their professional journey. She has helped Fortune 500 companies define brand strategy and create distinctive messaging. She is now using these tools, along with what she’s learned on her own zig-zag career path across...

How do you make sure to find and live your joy each day? I ask this question at the end of every She Built It® Podcast episode and what is interesting to hear is that the answers are all so different.  Knowing and doing the things that bring us joy empowers us to listen to ourselves, honor ourselves and gives us the grace and space to be who we are.  Here are six additional ways to find and live y...

Alysa Teichman created an oasis where people can come and feel empowered, and let self-expression be the anthem for all. It's at the Shops of Highland Park in Dallas, TX and it's called Wildlike. She married the tattoo/piercing culture with an elevated jewelry experience. Additionally, Alysa is a co-owner of Ylang 23, in Preston Center.