The Dream Bigger Podcast

On today’s episode I am speaking with Annie Lawless, founder of Suja and now her clean beauty brand, Lawless. In this episode we discuss the career pivots she experienced, how Suja started, and the process of selling her portion of the business. After Suja, Annie went on to start her own clean beauty brand which has also seen rapid success –  sold in-stores and online at Sephora. We dive into...

On today’s episode I am speaking with the co-founder of Triangl, Erin Deering. From what started as a side hustle then became a viral moment in the 2010s, even celebrities such as Kendall Jenner were asking for bikinis. Erin opens up about how she was truly struggling with her mental health even with Triangl’s success. After deciding to leave the business and her partner at the time, she started w...

On today’s episode I am speaking with the founder of Live Tinted, Deepica Mutyala. We begin by discussing the challenges we both faced in our early childhood with beauty standards as brown girls. The lack of inclusion for brown women especially in the beauty category is what then inspired Live Tinted. Deepica goes on to talk about how she has built her company, struggles she faces, how to invest i...

On today’s solo episode I am back to answer my most frequently asked questions! I start by dividing into my current morning and nighttime skincare routine, giving you all the products I am loving. Then I get into my morning non-negotiables and how that sets the tone for my day. Having this routine really helps manage my stress and mental health since life as an entrepreneur can get hectic. Through...

On today’s episode I am speaking with the founder of Pietra Studios, Ro Trivedi. We start off discussing the beginning of his career working at Microsoft and Uber. Through working at a startup in its early stages, he gained experience and skills which led him to start his own company, Pietra. A one-stop platform for e-commerce brands. This episode is packed with tips such as the pivots he took, ad...

 On today’s episode I am speaking with clinical nutritionist, Kelly LeVeque. It has been a dream to have Kelly on the show after following her for years and in this episode we dissect her “Fab Four” philosophy while touching on trending topics like optimal protein intake for women, blood sugar balance, post ozempic maintenance, intermittent fasting, and more. Kelly has extensive knowledge in...

On today’s episode I am speaking with social media expert, Julia Broome. With years of experience as a social media manager, creative strategist, and working at agencies, Julia brings all her best tips and advice. We start off talking about ways to grow your platform, utilizing SEO, how to purpose content across different channels, the cold influencer, Tiktok Shop, and much more. Julia has amazing...

On today’s episode I am speaking with Wende Zomnir, co-founder of Urban Decay cosmetics and now clean-beauty brand, Caliray. We start off discussing how she built Urban Decay before social media, influencer marketing, or even in-store shopping. Starting Urban Decay with the mission of being an inclusive, creative, and household name that truly values their community, Wende intersected that with he...

On today’s solo episode I am back to answer some of your most frequently asked questions! I start off talking about how I balance social media by implementing phone office hours and my schedule for creating content. I then get into how I manage my stress, what I have incorporated into my daily routine, and practices I have been using to prioritize my mental health. I also give an inside look of ou...

On today’s episode I am talking with Helen Reavey, certified trichologist and the co-founder of Act+Acre, on all things scalp and hair health. Throughout the episode we discuss trending hair practices you see all over Tiktok, how to determine your hair type, which products work best for you, integrating a scalp skincare routine, and more! If you are looking for ways to get rid of oily scalp, tackl...

On today’s episode I am talking with Pia Mance, founder of Heaven Mayhem. Before starting her own business, she started her career as an Australian model then turned full-time influencer. Always having the goal in mind to work for herself – she started Heaven Mayhem in 2022. Since then she has built out a team, had many iconic celebrity customers, and managed to sell in retailers. Throughout this...

On today’s episode I am talking with the founders of CLEARSTEM, Danielle Gronich and Kayleigh Christina. We start off by discussing the root causes for acne, the different types, and how to determine the issue based on where the acne is located. We dive into the different vitamins and foods that can cause flare ups and inflammation, how we can optimize our digestion, and ingredients we should be a...

On today’s solo episode I am answering the most frequently asked questions submitted by my listeners. I start off the conversation discussing how I stay organized and manage my time, along with an in-depth look at my morning routine. Then I dive into questions about starting and growing a brand, I even give my advice on what I would do if I were to start Arrae from the beginning. Lots of more ques...

Today’s episode is the live podcast with TINX from the Arrae Constipation Launch Event. We discuss all things dating, confidence, how to make friends in a new city, upcoming trends, and more. TINX gives great advice when it comes to sending the first message, how to navigate relationships, and her wellness routine and non-negotiables while traveling. Of course we get juicy stories like her worst d...

On today’s episode, I am doing a second interview with Jessie Inchauspé, aka Glucose Goddess. We discuss the consequences of glucose spikes, best meals to have for breakfast, saving the sweets for last, intermittent fasting, and more. We circle back to our first episode and get into why we should avoid oat milk and the best alternatives. Through clinical research, Jessie has created an anti-spike...

On today’s episode I am speaking with Sami Spalter, the co-founder of FORM and inspiration to many. This incredibly genuine conversation starts off with Sami giving us an insight on her fitness journey in which she has thus far lost over 80 pounds due to her mindset shifts, prioritization of taking action, and trials with nutrition. We then get into her experience of dealing with a sudden loss of...

On today’s episode I am speaking with Cass DiMicco, content creator and founder of Aureum Collective. We start off discussing one of the biggest trends so far this year – building your capsule wardrobe. She gives insight on how to find your own personal style, where she gets her inspiration from, and how to choose quality pieces. Cass not only has amazing taste but also started a unique and luxury...

On today’s episode I am talking with motivational speaker and entrepreneur, Lori Harder. We start off diving into her upbringing – leaving her hometown at 18 years old to create a life she aspired to have. Through this she experienced many trials and tribulations that helped mold her into who she is today and generate success in the companies she started. We get into the process of finding your pu...

On today’s episode I am talking with Radhi Devlukia on all things positivity, food, morning rituals, and her new cookbook coming out in February! She shares her experience and tips on how to make changes in order to improve your energy and attitude using mindfulness practices and consciously filtering the content you consume. As a self-taught cook and nutritionist, we dive into how she created Joy...

On today’s episode I am talking with the hosts of Barely Filtered, Kristen and Aurora. We start off discussing their careers before social media and podcasting, Kristen in the tech sales field and Aurora having her teaching degree. Later we get into how pivoting in your career, sometimes even more than once, is encouraged and can lead to greater success. Throughout the episode we hear about their...

On today’s episode I am talking with former actress turned business founder, Ashley Tisdale. We discuss many things from her business ventures before Frenshe, navigating motherhood, her personal mental health journey, and her passion for interior design. From this episode, there are many tangible tips & tricks that will help all aspiring entrepreneurs, mothers, or anyone needing guidance on ho...

On today’s solo episode, I conclude my 2024 Glow Up Series, focusing on my favorite products of the year. I break down my must-haves into three categories: Beauty, Wellness, and Home. If you are looking for ways to elevate your makeup routine, haircare, supplement routine, or just over-all day to day, tune in and find the links in the show notes. Enjoy! LINKS TO PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE B...

On today’s solo episode, I continue my 2024 Glow Up Series , focusing  on all things business. I give insight on my own experience starting Arrae and how it was a major hustle at the beginning stages. I discuss the process Nish and I went through when deciding to quit our previous jobs, our experience with fundraising and investors, and perfecting our pitch. I then go into answering your most...

On today’s episode I am speaking with my dear friend, Kira Mackenzie, to talk about all things investing, career, and which brands are leading the way. We begin the interview with discussing Kira’s evolving career journey – going from law school, to PR, to private equity, to now being an angel investor and strategic advisor for brands. We discuss what it’s like being a female in a male-dominated i...

On today’s solo episode, I continue my 2024 Glow Up Series , specifically on goal setting. This is my favorite time of the year – reflecting on my current goals for the year, things that I have accomplished, and determining what I want to attain in the coming year. I talk about how I evaluate my life in different aspects to create three major goals for the year. I also explain monthly Top 5 goals,...