Entreprenista
The Business of Clean Beauty with Natalie Mackey of Winky Lux
Natalie Mackey was an Entreprenista from a young age. After spending a few years in the finance industry, she decided to pivot to her “industry crush”: the beauty industry, because as she put it, “you get to sell happiness as a product.” Today, we sit down with Natalie Mackey, CEO and founder of Winky Lux,…Read More
Secrets to a Successful Fundraise with Andrea Ippolito of SimpliFed
After struggling to feed her daughter by breastfeeding, Andrea was lost and didn’t know what to do. This is unfortunately a story that is common amongst new moms. But for Andrea, she decided to change the narrative by making it her mission to educate new moms and help them meet their feeding goals. Today, we…Read More
Alicia McKenzie’s Mamaprenista Journey Launching Lift Like a Mother
Alicia, how did you start fostering your entrepreneurial spirit? McKenzie Enterprise dba Lift Like A Mother™ began as a way for me to share training videos with my coaches during my athletic career. Over the years, it has evolved into a coaching practice I am so proud of and a separate nonprofit to help me…Read More
How to Dream Big in Business with Tracey Warner Halama of Vital Proteins
When one of Tracey’s friends had given her a sample of a new product to try that he had been working on, she noticed positive changes to a CrossFit injury within a few weeks. She called him up and decided to partner with him on the product. Soon after, Vital Proteins was born and it…Read More
Having The Right Business Partner with Cynthia Plotch and Jamie Norwood of Stix
Most women have struggled with embarrassment when buying feminine health products. Whether it be from the 16 year old male bagging your yeast infection cream at the supermarket or running into your boss when buying a pregnancy test, it’s bound to happen occasionally. Now there is a way to discreetly buy these products. Today, we…Read More
Ask One Extra Question with Nicole Cogan of No Bread
After going down the path that she figured was best for her, Type-A Nicole decided to quit her career to see where her blog would take her. She became one of the leading industry experts in the gluten-free field and helped shape how restaurants facilitated gluten-free options. Today, we sit down with Nicole Cogan, founder…Read More
An End of Year Rundown with Stephanie and Courtney
It’s been a great (and long) year, Entreprenistas! And we are so excited to have had each and every one of you here for it. We can’t wait to see what next year brings! Today, we sit down to discuss the year’s highs and lows with Entreprenista and Social Fly. We share our learning lessons,…Read More
The Kind Life with Alicia Silverstone
Have you ever had a chance encounter that led to your life’s purpose? For Alicia Silverstone, that encounter happened when she was eight and witnessed a calf being taken from its mother. From then on, she swore she would never eat meat again. That childhood decision led to Alicia creating a brand rooted in personal…Read More
Belgian Treats For Americans To Eat with Anouck Gotlib of Belgian Boys
When Anouck Gotlib met her husband on a flight from Belgium, she had no idea she would be shifting her plans to start a business. But she believed in her husband’s idea so much, that that is exactly what she did. She left fashion for food and never looked back. Today, we sit down with…Read More
Why Chase Ink is the Go-To Business Credit Card for Entreprenistas with Jenny Shum
After a few years in the wrong field, Jenny Shum pivoted into financial services. It was in that industry that she realized her passion of helping small businesses. She rose through the ranks because she loved finding new ways to overcome the challenges she faced. Now she is the General Manager at Chase Ink and…Read More