Women's Million Dollar Conversations

Can a culture of kindness actually impact your company's bottom line? In this episode of Women's Million Dollar Conversation , host Alice Tang sits down with "Chief Heart Officer," professional speaker, and author Linda Cohen. Together, they pull back the curtain on how Linda and her husband earned and saved their first million dollars by bootstrapping a business fueled by a unique and powerful fr...

In this episode of Women's Million Dollar Conversations , trial attorney and Markowitz Herbold President Laura Salerno Owens reflects on her journey since her first appearance on the show during the pandemic. Laura shares her "unlock" moment: transitioning from a mindset of constant accumulation to valuing Time Wealth—the autonomy to control the who, what, and when of her life. She opens up about...

In our latest episode of Women's Million Dollar Conversation, Alice Tang sits down with the brilliant Melissa Angeli, founder of Undaunted Future. Melissa shares how she built her first million by playing the long game, delaying gratification, and learning to view "failing" as just part of the learning curve. "When we learn to walk, we fall down and pick ourselves up. No one thinks of that as a fa...

Are you letting the pursuit of a perfect plan stand in the way of your actual progress? In this powerhouse episode of Women's Million Dollar Conversations , Alice Tang welcomes back a dear friend and returning champion of the million-dollar milestone: Bonnie Treichel, CEO and Founder of Endeavor Law and Endeavor Retirement Consulting. Since her last visit, Bonnie has scaled her businesses, launche...

Are you a CEO or just the world's most overworked employee in your own company? In this episode of Women's Million Dollar Conversations, Alice Tang is joined by Adi Klevit, an Industrial Engineer and the visionary behind Business Success Consulting Group, to discuss how to stop being the bottleneck and start being the leader. Adi has spent over 30 years helping entrepreneurs step out of the daily...

Are your own thoughts holding you back from your first million? In this episode of Women's Million Dollar Conversations, Alice Tang sits down with international keynote speaker, author, and mental fitness expert Dorice Horenstein to uncover the "saboteurs" that interfere with our success.   Dorice shares her powerful journey from a 30-year career in education to becoming a "Mental Fitness" powerho...

"When you make a decision that you can do it, your help will come." - Alice Tang In this special role-reversal episode, guest host Laura Salerno Owens sits down with the visionary behind Women's Million Dollar Conversations (WMDC), Alice Tang. After interviewing over 60 high-achieving women, Alice reflects on her own journey and how the WMDC project has shaped her views on financial freedom, build...

Can you save students $1 billion while building a million-dollar company? In this episode of Women's Million Dollar Conversations , Alice Tang sits down with Kim Thanos, CEO of Lumen Learning. Kim shares how she moved from a stable career at HP to founding a company that replaces traditional textbooks with digital learning software that supports better student outcomes at a fraction of the cost ....

Is your career path a straight line or a patchwork quilt? Kristi McFarland explains why she intentionally seeks out "challenging and messy" problems to solve. Alice Tang dives into how a non-traditional career path—spanning HR, Marketing, and Strategy—can lead to a million-dollar milestone and a deeply fulfilling life. Key Takeaways: • Challenge the Status Quo: Why the "good stuff" is hidden in co...

"Our family didn't just break barriers, they shattered them." Dana Frank was raised by "Fire Starters"—individuals who change their narrative regardless of birth circumstances. Today, she joins Alice Tang to discuss her book, "Get Up and Get On It," and the grit required to maintain a family business through recessions, systemic racism, and personal trials. Key Takeaways: • Why "equity grows and c...

How much is your reputation actually worth? Join Alice Tang as she speaks with Shari Dunn, author of Qualified, about the "millions of dollars" sitting in your current network. Shari reveals her transition from nonprofit leadership to hitting seven-figure revenue in her second year of consulting. Learn why showing up consistently as your authentic self creates a financial backstop for your future...

Motherhood should not be a professional obstacle, yet many women face a "pregnancy penalty." Jigna Kapadia joins Women's Million Dollar Conversations to discuss the raw reality of losing up to two years of career momentum with each pregnancy. Jigna shares anecdotes about office "rumor mills" and managers who assumed she wouldn't return to work after having kids. Discover her tactical advice on sta...

Are you pushing yourself too hard for immediate results? Join Alice Tang as she speaks with Kristin Bauer, VP at Bank of the Pacific, about the long game of professional success. Kristin reveals how she landed a $5 million client account and why she had to learn to be her own best advocate to overcome her "inner enemy." Learn why Kristin believes you must put on your own "oxygen mask" first to be...

How do you go from feeling like an outsider to leading multi-million dollar financial deals? Join Alice Tang as she speaks with Jessica Porter, partner at BPG Wealth Management and co-founder of The 401k Girls. Jessica reveals the internal struggle of entering a new industry from a blue-collar background and how she overcame the "perfectionist trap" to secure a $5 million retirement plan. Learn wh...

Is your money working for your values, or is it just sitting in a bank? Join Alice Tang as she speaks with Marla Sofer, a 25-year financial services veteran and founder of Knowmee. Marla reveals why "money is power" and how women can leverage their financial resources to become catalysts for global change. She shares her transition from big-name firms like JP Morgan and BlackRock to launching a st...

Can you build a million-dollar business by focusing on "the human side" of work? In this episode of Women's Million Dollar Conversations, Alice Tang sits down with Dr. Laura Gallaher, an organizational psychologist and founder of Gallaher Edge. Laura shares how she applied her experience working with NASA to help leaders build cultures of trust, accountability, and high performance. Laura reveals...

How do you turn a passion for local art and music into a thriving multi-million dollar business? In this episode of Women's Million Dollar Conversations, Alice Tang sits down with Brianne Mees, the co-founder of Tender Loving Empire. Brianne shares the story of how she and her husband grew a small DIY space into an iconic Portland brand that supports hundreds of independent artists and musicians....

Can a "circuitous" career path lead to ultimate financial freedom? Join Alice Tang as she talks with Lori Love, founder and CEO of TwoPaws Ranch. Lori reveals how she moved from seeking basic security to achieving a life defined by influence and choice. She shares the powerful advice her mother gave her about standing on her own two feet and why a million-dollar net worth is simply a tool to buy m...

Are you following the "American story" of waiting until age 65 to retire, or are you building the choice to retire on your own terms? Join Alice Tang as she speaks with Su Embree, an immigrant founder who turned her "halftime" into a launchpad for massive success. Su reveals the difference between the 20 years it took to save her first million and the single day it took to make her next. Learn why...

Is your banker just a transaction provider, or are they a strategic partner in your success? In this episode of Women's Million Dollar Conversations, Alice Tang sits down with Lisa Fajardo Faust, Senior Vice President at Pacific West Bank. Lisa shares her passion for commercial banking and explains why the best bankers are those who deeply understand a business owner's vision, challenges, and long...

Can you build a million-dollar net worth while managing the chaos of a busy family life? Join Alice Tang as she speaks with Laura Stepp, a Chief People Officer who hit the $1M mark by age 40 using a methodical "bucket" system. Laura discusses how she prioritized long-term goals like her kids' college and retirement while still finding money for adventure and stress-free living. If you are looking...

How do you jump from a million-dollar business to a $15 million contract in just two weeks? Join Alice Tang as she speaks with Suzie Hall, founder of the Cornerstone Collective. Suzie reveals the "secret" behind her massive international growth: it wasn't just about the hustle, it was about her internal state. Suzie shares how she navigated a major life "halftime" trauma to rebuild a life and busi...

How do you transition from a supportive role to leading a company for over a decade? In this episode of Women's Million Dollar Conversations, Alice Tang sits down with her longtime friend and President of Occuscreen, Pamela Mack, to discuss the reality of building a business over 30 years. Pamela opens up about the "imposter syndrome" that many women face and how she overcame her own internal bias...

How do you build a thriving financial practice that prioritizes people over products? In this episode of Women's Million Dollar Conversations, Alice Tang sits down with Christy Aleckson, the founder of Single Point Financial Advisors. Christy shares her journey of building a million-dollar firm rooted in the belief that financial planning should be accessible, transparent, and aligned with a clien...

Can your inner work actually fuel your professional growth? Alice Tang welcomes Ivana Polonijo, founder of Courageous Being, to explore the intersection of conscious leadership and financial independence. Ivana shares a deeply personal look at her 15-year journey to a million-dollar net worth, revealing how she had to "bust" inherited beliefs about what was possible. From her early years as an imm...