Wonder Podcast: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs to Change the World

Natasha Miller is a classically trained violinist and jazz vocalist with 7 records released on her label, Poignant Records. Nowadays, she's the founder of Entire Productions, an event and entertainment production company based in San Francisco. Listen in as Natasha shares her journey; from switching from an established musician to running a large company. Entire Productions has been featured on th...

Megan Carpenter is the CEO and co-founder of FiComm Partners, a branding and digital marketing agency for the financial services industry. In this episode, Megan shares her thoughts on what brands can do in this information age to better their business. She also talks about her entrepreneurial journey, from learning how to work with a partner to going it solo, from starting off as a small venture...

Wendy Berry and Eugenia Marshall are the co-founders of ConditionHer, an LA-based intimate skincare brand. Listen in as Wendy and Eugenia share how their brand saw an increase in sales during the pandemic as a result of social activism, overwhelmingly positive word of mouth, and even a feature on Buzzfeed! Wendy and Eugenia discuss creating a successful business in an emerging market, what drove t...

Wendy Jaffe is a former divorce lawyer, author, entrepreneur, and board member for the EO Los Angeles Chapter. Listen in as she shares her journey as a divorce lawyer-turned-entrepreneur. From selling wine bottle covers to sororities and frats in college to founding Conejo Deals, a hyperlocal daily deal site that has been going strong for more than a decade. Wendy gives tips to budding entrepreneu...

Debbie Goodman returns to EO Wonder this week as she talks about her new book, The Living Room Leader, Leadership Lessons For A Hybrid Future. The modern workplace has changed drastically over the last few years. Some people are leaving their jobs, some are getting burnt out, and some get swept up in the dynamic workplace of today. Listen in and find out the techniques and unique experiences Debbi...

Val Fishbain is the founder of Spread the Love Foods, known for their unique jams and nut butters. What started off as personal wedding gifts to their guests as a token of their love soon became a beloved product now available on Amazon, Walmart, and over 150+ countries globally. Listen in as Val shares how Spread the Love Foods had its humble beginnings and how she was able to grow a homemade pro...

Natalie Bell is the founder of Mindful Wellness, a coaching platform that uses meditation, mindfulness, and compassion training to help manage stress, develop strong personal resilience, and create authentic leadership. Listen in as Natalie shows how practicing mindfulness techniques and developing your own personal resilience can help in the world of entrepreneurship. She has studied neuropsychol...

We take a look back at Kalika's episode with Dr. Maria Nemeth, whose book, The Energy of Money, kickstarted Kalika's entrepreneurial journey. Discovering this book is, as Kalika describes, the "inflection point" that led to her accomplishing her dreams. Tune in as Kalika goes over the 8 life lessons that Dr. Nemeth shares in her book. Links The Energy of Money: https://acecoachtraining.com/energy-...

Margalit Grunberger was the founder of Gotcha Covered, an "odd-sized pillowcase company." After selling it in 2017, she decided to share her knowledge and experience running a successful business with others. She became an ICF Certified Professional coach and created "The Margalit Method." Listen in as she shares her story of building and selling her company, the superpower of empathy, and what sh...

Alia Henson joins the podcast today as she talks about starting a new company during the pandemic and learning the ups and downs that come with such a task. As a former broadcast journalist, Alia has always approached the digital and social media realm "with a reporter's eye," as she puts it. Listen in as she talks about her new venture, The Gatekeeper Course, and how its goal is to help other jou...

Helen Lambert is the CEO of Lambert+Associates, a consultancy business based in France whose focus is on high-end products and retail. Listen in as Helen shares the story of how her business began 17 years ago and how her passion for fashion, beauty, and home design fueled her entrepreneurial drive. Helen talks about how the pandemic has impacted her business and how she's adapted the importance o...

Nir Zavaro joins the podcast today! Nir is an Israeli entrepreneur, author, speaker, and founder of the marketing agency, Streetwise. Listen in as Nir shares his vast knowledge of marketing and how you can apply it to your own entrepreneurial ventures. Nir talks about starting from the bottom, from owning a bar to couch surfing with friends. Timestamped show notes 01:07 - Getting started with EO 0...

Meet Lou Elliot Cysewski, former Army nurse and veteran-turned entrepreneur. Lou is the founder and CEO of Coolperx, "the world's first and only Social Purpose corporate gifting agency." Coolperx strives to build lasting relationships with its clients through sustainable and socially responsible merchandise. Listen in as Lou shares her experience switching from being an Army nurse into the world o...

Meet Evan Horowitz, CEO and co-founder of Movers+Shakers, a creative agency whose mission is to "spread joy by connecting brands to culture." Listen in as Evan shares his success stories with TikTok, how to grow on the platform, trends to look out for, and how to connect your brand to the ever-changing cultural landscape. Evan's agency is responsible for Elf's Eyes, Lips, Face TikTok ad campaign t...

Meet Amanda Ma, CEO, and founder of Innovate Marketing Group, an award-winning experience agency that helps brands connect with their customers. Listen in as Amanda shares how her upbringing shaped her into the powerhouse entrepreneur she is today. Innovate Marketing Group has managed events for the likes of Toyota, Marriott, and even Disney! Tune in and discover how to bring your brand closer to...

We're joined this week by Ashley Southard, CEO and Co-Founder of Mushroom Design, a nutraceutical mushroom brand whose mission is to inspire a better quality of life for people. Ashley is also the Co-Founder of Healer Collective, a marketing and fundraising platform for the wellness industry. Listen in as Ashley talks about her journey as an entrepreneur, from managing several other companies at 2...

We're joined by Dave Kerpen, current president of EO New York Chapter. Dave is a serial entrepreneur, and New York Times bestselling author. He's also the current CEO of Apprentice, an organization whose mission is to connect entrepreneurs and talented college students and ultimately create one million mentorship matches. Listen in as Dave talks about the lessons he's learned at EO, how to build a...

Arian Simone is the co-founder and general partner of Fearless Fund, an organization dedicated to investing in businesses led by women of color and whose mission is to "bridge the gap in venture capital funding" for women of color. Listen in as she shares her own experiences as a woman of color founder. She has over 17 years of experience in entrepreneurship as a PR and marketing specialist, growi...

This week, Kalika looks back at her podcast with Lizanne Falsetto. Lizanne is the founder of ThinkThin, a brand that specializes in nutritional bars and snacks. During her long trips abroad as a model, Lizanne found herself cooking. She would cook old family recipes like brownies and cookies and share them with people on her trips. On one such occasion, Madonna happened to try one of her creations...

"Never split the difference," Chris Voss says. In this recap, Kalika shares four tips from Chris about the art of negotiation. After spending 24 years at the FBI as their lead negotiator in hostage situations, Chris Voss detailed his experiences and knowledge in his book, Never Split the Difference, Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It. Listen in and discover how compromise can lead to catas...

Kalika sits down with one of the most influential figures in her life, Dr. Maria Nemeth. Dr. Nemeth is a psychologist, a master-certified coach, and the founder and director of the Academy for Coaching Excellence. Listen in as Dr. Nemeth shares her story, from loaning someone $35,000 to never seeing it again to her journey to becoming an entrepreneur. She shares all the hard lessons she's learned...

Odette D'Aniello is the owner of Celebrity Gourmet Ventures, a brand that focuses on weddings, specialty cakes, and cake experiences. Odette worked at her family's bakery when she was just 10 years old; baking is practically in her blood. She shares her experience moving to the U.S. to go to school, paying for her own education, all while working at her family's bakery to work on her craft. Odette...

Kristin O'Keeffe Merrick is the co-founder of Women Work F#%k*ng Hard, an annual networking event meant to highlight female entrepreneurs and their hard work. Currently working as a financial adviser at O'Keeffe Financial Partners, Kristin has quite a background in entrepreneurship and finance. Listen in as she breaks down stereotypes and assumptions about women in business and finance and how you...

This week, Kalika sits down with Denise Pines, a serial entrepreneur, a documentary filmmaker, and a champion for women's health. While working as a fashion designer in Los Angeles, Denise's interest shifted to social justice and advocacy, wanting to create a voice for African-American and Latinos. In this stage of her life, she has shifted to empowering women and women's rights. Listen in as Deni...

Kalika recaps her interview with Hint Water founder, Kara Goldin. Listen in as she shares the highlights of her conversation with Kara, whose goal is to create nutritional products that help people live healthier lives. In this episode, learn the 7 lessons Kara has learned in her 15-year journey as a startup founder. Tune in! Links Hint: https://www.drinkhint.com/ Undaunted: https://karagoldin.com...