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You’ve probably heard the term “Cash is king.” But in today’s world, cash is on the way out, and the digital technologies that are replacing are transforming the very nature, capabilities and meaning of money. It’s up to the tech and payments industries to build the framework for companies to unlock the value of the digital economy and allow consumers to access it—and that’s exactly what Sherri Ha...

Today’s guest is a filmmaker, digital content creator, and branding expert, who serves as an advocate for Black women’s accurate representation in the media. With over a decade of experience, she’s gained valuable insight into Black women entrepreneur’s narratives — a passion that she channeled into her cinematic debut. Renae Bluitt is the executive producer and creative director of “She Did That”...

If you’re a business owner or entrepreneur who wants to start being intentional with your time and money, now is the time to start thinking about generational wealth. At the end of it all, you get to create something larger than yourself that leaves a legacy behind for future generations—whether that be in your lifetime or beyond. Are you ready, but not sure how to get started? Well, I have Nicole...

A lot of work goes into owning and running a business. But the hard work shouldn’t end with key marketing strategies, team growth, or connecting with clients—it’s so important to go even further and work on yourself too .  Mindset is a huge part of the entrepreneurial journey but it’s often the missing piece when it comes to reaching your greatest potential. Thankfully, we have today’s guest who i...

On this episode of Money Moves we have special guest Dr. Roshawnna Novellus, Founder and CEO of EnrichHER, a FinTech lending platform that's making it easy for retail and institutional funders to deploy capital to  businesses led by women and people of color. A nationally recognized financial inclusion advocate and champion of mindfulness, Dr. Novellus is dedicated to deploying working capita...

As founder, CEO, and tech lead of Illumix, an AR technology and media platform,  Kirin Sinha  is turning her company into a portal to the metaverse—connecting brands and consumers in the new world. Started in 2017 to push boundaries and elevate the quality of augmented reality in the fields of fashion, game design and film, Illumix is currently beating some of the world’s most popular mobile games...

Over the course of a career, women may earn as much as $1 million less than their male peers. Building a business, a common path to build long-term wealth, is more difficult for women for a few reasons. Access to funding and the confidence gap are two of them. As the creator of social commerce platform LTK (formerly RewardStyle and LikeToKnowIt), Amber Venz Box is at the helm of the creator econom...

Owning one of the most well-known and celebrity-obsessed fine jewelry brands was never part of Jennifer Meyer’s plan. But if you ask us, becoming a designer was definitely part of her destiny.  After graduating with a degree in psychology, Jennifer landed an editorial job at Glamour magazine, eventually becoming a PR powerhouse for brands like Giorgio Armani and Ralph Lauren. However, after years...

We’re kicking off this season of Money Moves with a financial literacy trailblazer who’s on a mission to make wealth attainable for anyone. Dominique Broadway is an award-winning personal finance expert, speaker, and founder of Finances Demystified—a platform that's demystifying money and making financial literacy accessible to everyone. After years of learning, practicing and implementing he...

After several successful years leading teams at popular retail brands like Nautica and Victoria’s Secret, Michelle Grant found herself looking for a new challenge. Not only that, the underlying messages of the exclusive lingerie industry were wearing on her mind. Instead of attempting to work through burnout, Michelle listened to her gut. She quit her 9-to-5 job, learned the ins and outs of buildi...

Designer and entrepreneur Liz Lange pioneered "maternity chic" by creating stylish, body conscious clothes for pregnant women—something that surprisingly didn’t exist in the 1990s. Working alone out of a one-room office, she created Liz Lange Maternity, a brand that changed the face of maternity fashions and disrupted the industry before anyone else had the chance to. Fast forward to tod...

When I founded Create & Cultivate back in 2010, my goal was to create an intentional space for the next generation of creatives, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and leaders to spark conversation, collaborate on their passions, and enhance their businesses. What started as a networking event to connect like-minded women, soon grew into a multi-platform media and events company providing modern working wom...

Before becoming the COO at Pietra, Tala Akhavan was an executive at Uber for five years, coinciding with some of the app's most transformative years. As a first time mother, she struggled to balance work and motherhood, so she made the decision to extend her maternity leave and instead focus on being the mom she always dreamed of. She utilized this down time to search for a fulfilling career...

Have you ever felt uncomfortable speaking up at work? If the answer is yes, then you’re not alone. In 2021, over 68.9 million people joined The Great Resignation—with many attributing it to the feeling of being unable to voice their concerns or make meaningful change in their workplace. Claire Schmidt identified the root of this problem—ineffective feedback and reporting systems that lacked a mode...

When Payal Kadakia let go of the pressure to achieve a traditional kind of success, she leaned into her passions. The result? ClassPass, a billion-dollar business. She’s been featured on  Fortune’s 40 Under 40 list  and listed as Fast Company’s 100 most creative people, profiled in  Fortune ,  Marie Claire , and  Vogue , and just added author to her resume. Payal has uprooted the limits that preve...

Lauryn Bosstick is a serial entrepreneur who’s turned a passion for beauty, wellness, and uncensored advice into one of the most distinctive blogs online today—The Skinny Confidential. With over 1 million followers on Instagram and 90 Million podcast downloads, Lauryn has—and continues to—build and expand a lifestyle brand rooted in empowerment and total wellness—mind, body, and soul. On this spec...

If you're into wellness, open Instagram from time to time, or like to browse the shelves of Target for fun, then you’ve probably already been introduced to Golde—the modern superfood wellness brand. With vibrant packaging, affordable price points, and good, clean ingredients, it’s no wonder Golde has amassed a huge following. When Trinity Mouzon Wofford embarked on her entrepreneurial wellnes...

If you’re an avid Peloton user, you probably already know and hang out with today's guest all the time. Known for her high energy, contagious smile, and  bright lipstick —Tunde Oyeneyin coaches thousands of riders every day through confidence-boosting classes—proving that anyone can be an athlete. Not only has she emerged as one of the most sought-after motivational speakers, but she’s also a...

After years of battling health issues, Siffat Haider took matters into her own hands. By leaning into holistic care, solace was found through a unique combination of herbs, vitamins, and minerals she developed on her own under the guidance and support of wellness experts. While on this journey, Siffat noticed huge whitespace in wellness—information was not easily accessible or digestible for the a...

The beauty industry has a major influence on women, and there’s no question about it. Since the dawn of advertising, we’ve looked to unrealistic images of beauty that have resulted in negative self-talk, low self-confidence, and unrealistic beauty standards among women.  But as today’s guest can attest: a new, much-needed wave in the beauty movement has arrived, and she is paving the way. Long gon...

Collaboration over competition is a core belief of our team at Create & Cultivate. And it’s clear that Nana Agyemang is someone who abides by this philosophy as well. As the founder and CEO of EveryStylishGirl, Nana is at the helm of a multimedia platform that provides young women with the skills and access to obtain fashion media jobs. This is fitting because Nana’s own résumé as a fashion ed...

Branding is more than designing products that look great on Instagram. In fact, research has shown that great, consistent branding can actually increase revenue by 33% . Which is something Kelli Adams has witnessed firsthand. As the chief creative officer of the wildly popular canned sparkling tequila seltzer brand Onda, she’s helped the brand become a multi-million dollar business and amass a hug...

So many brands can attribute success to social media stardom, but very few elicit the cult-like fandom of Lisa Says Gah. After years of working in fast fashion, founder & CEO Lisa Buhler found herself searching for sustainable pieces that were more accessible to the average millennial. What started as a curation of quirky statement pieces by small, sustainable, women-owned businesses, Lisa Say...

In a notoriously saturated market, new beauty brands need more than just a solid formula to stand out. They need transformative ideas that go beyond the product itself. When Dianna Cohen set out to create Crown Affair, she wanted high-quality hair care that was more than just another clean product in a pretty bottle. She wanted to turn hair care into a special moment, rooted in ritual. You know, t...

Ask any founder: When you’re running a business, hiring is tough. And hiring the  right  people to take your business to the next level is even tougher. It takes an average of 36 days to hire a new employee. And filling a position doesn’t guarantee success. Nearly half of all new hires fall through within 18 months. Thankfully, I have Louisa Schneider on this episode of WorkParty to share how she...