Made By Women
Made By Women is a new weekly show brought to you by the Seneca Women Podcast Network and iHeartRadio. At a moment when businesses face some of the biggest challenges in recent history, we bring you inspiring stories, practical insights and shared learnings from women builders. Benefit from the experiences of legendary entrepreneurs, fierce up-and-comers and women leaders who are changing the trajectory of business. Made by Women gives you the tools, expertise and hard-won lessons you need to succeed in business in these fast-changing times. Consider it your real-world MBA, designed for the new now. Made by Women is a production of the Seneca Women Podcast Network and iHeartRadio with support from our founding partner P&G.
Episodes
Nicole Gibbons: How Her Company, Clare , Upended the Paint Industry
For decades, buying paint for the home was a chore. Learn how Nicole Gibbons, who had already made her name in interior design, built the success of Clare, which offers designer-curated colors and an easy, enjoyable online experience. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/11/21•22m 59s
Creating AR Games for Good, with Jhanvi and Ketaki Shriram
Krikey is an augmented reality gaming company bringing users virtual experiences with exotic animals like gorillas, birds of all species, lions and sharks. The games are beautifully designed and programmed with cutting edge technology — but the goal of the company is to bring you so much more. We revisit this episode with Jhanvi and Ketaki Shriram, sisters and Krikey co-founders. Hear their story about starting an AR gaming company and their mission to inspire users to have empathy and appreciation for animals and the environment. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/11/21•24m 44s
Why Bank of America’s Sharon Miller Says Women Entrepreneurs are Key to the Economy
Sharon Miller, President of Small Business and Head of Specialty Banking and Lending at Bank of America, knows that women-owned small businesses are vital to a resurgent, post-pandemic economy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/11/21•19m 38s
Beau Wangtrakuldee is Making PPE Especially for Women with Her Company, AmorSui
If protective gear doesn’t fit right, it may not offer complete protection. And for many women, fit is a problem, with gear often designed for men. Scientist Beau Wangtrakuldee realized that after she suffered chemical burns in a lab accident. Her solution: AmorSui, which she founded to make PPE with women’s size and needs in mind. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/07/21•25m 20s
Lessons in Fortitude from Bow and Arrow Brewing Co.'s Shyla Sheppard
We revisit our conversation with Shyla Sheppard, co-founder of the only brewing company owned by Native American women in the US. She reveals how the inspiration and strength she draws from her roots allows her to pivot, change and move ahead in even the most challenging of times. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/06/21•27m 15s
How Kara Goldin Took Hint Water from Her Kitchen Stovetop to Business Success
When Kara Goldin began cooking fruit at home and adding it to water, she was merely looking for a healthful, flavorful drink for her family. She soon had a hit on her hands. We revisit this episode in which Kara reveals the struggles and setbacks behind the success. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/06/21•31m 0s
Phaidra Knight’s PSK Collective Offers Athletic Wear—and a Social Justice Movement
“It’s about more than style,” says rugby champion Phaidra Knight. She started PSK Collective to provide street wear and athletic apparel that fits a range of body types, promotes women’s empowerment and champions social justice. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/06/21•24m 16s
Nicole Gibbons: How Her Company, Clare, Upended the Paint Industry
For decades, buying paint for the home was a chore. Learn how Nicole Gibbons, who had already made her name in interior design, made a success of Clare, which offers designer-curated colors and an easy, enjoyable online experience. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/06/21•23m 22s
Kristen Tomlan: Founder and CEO of DŌ
Who doesn’t love cookie dough? Kristen Tomlan found a way to turn a guilty pleasure into a safe, versatile treat. Learn how she overcame a devastating health challenge to build a thriving, nationwide business. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/05/21•24m 2s
Tamika Catchings: Basketball Legend and Entrepreneur
The former superstar forward for the Indiana Fever and Olympic gold-medal winner really knows how to pivot—from sports icon to owner of Tea's Me Cafe in Indianapolis. Hear how the lessons she learned on the court translated into business success. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/05/21•20m 34s
Helya Mohammadian: Creator of Slick Chicks
Helya Mohammadian once thought she’d have a career in high fashion. But then she invented an undergarment that made life easier for women with disabilities. Now her company, Slick Chicks, is a success, and is empowering countless women. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/05/21•22m 43s
Alli Webb, Founder of Drybar
Starting a new business can mean that a million things go wrong—and Alli Webb probably encountered most of them on her way to making Drybar, a revolutionary chain of blow-out salons, a hit from coast to coast. Hear how she learned to find an upside in even the worst situations. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/05/21•23m 18s
Shannon Keith, Founder of Sudara Loungewear
Beautiful, comfy loungewear is only half the story at Sudara. This mission-driven company is empowering women in India, giving them skills training so they don’t end up being trafficked into brothels. Founder and CEO Shannon Keith reveals how Sudara combines purpose and profit. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/04/21•24m 45s
Edwina Dunn: Big Data Pioneer, Founder of Dunnhumby, Chair of Starcount
She revolutionized the world of retail and consumer goods when her data-science company, dunnhumby, developed a groundbreaking store loyalty program. Learn how she found success with Big Data—and about her mission to bring more women into leadership roles. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/04/21•22m 38s
Lorrie King and Celeste Lee on Caire Beauty: Skin Care for Women 40+
King and Lee realized that women over 40 were being overlooked by the beauty industry, and that there was a real need for affordable, hormone-defying products. Hear the lessons they learned while building a game-changing business. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/04/21•30m 19s
Trina Spear on the FIGS Revolution in Medical Scrubs
In 2013 Trina Spear and Heather Hasson set out to revolutionize the field of medical workwear when they founded FIGS, a line of fashionable, well-made scrubs and apparel. Spear tells how it all started, and the challenges of building the business. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/04/21•24m 2s
Heather Potters is Leading the Way for Needle-Free Vaccinations
Heather Potters, co-founder of PharmaJet, is making vaccinations faster, easier and with less waste through her needle-free technology. She tells how Covid has made her work even more important. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/04/21•23m 9s
Dr. Michelle Longmire is Helping Medical Treatments Reach People Faster
Through Medable, the company she co-founded, CEO Dr. Michelle Longmire is revolutionizing the way clinical trials are conducted—something that’s become all the more urgent during the pandemic. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/03/21•20m 1s
Bindiya Vakil is Keeping the World's Goods Moving
The pandemic was an unprecedented disruptor of the global supply chain. Bindiya Vikal, CEO and co-founder of Resilinc, is in the business of supply chain risk management. She talks about the challenges she's overcome, and what she's learned during Covid. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/03/21•28m 45s
Alejandra Castillo: How the YWCA Handles the Childcare Crisis and Other Challenges for Women
Childcare is among the many challenges facing women business owners and their families—and the pandemic has only heightened the crisis. Alejandra Castillo, who recently stepped down as YWCA CEO, talks about the “she-cession” and what the organization is doing to support women. She also discusses the YWCA’s new partnership with P&G and its Secret Deodorant brand in support of superhero moms; learn more at #RaiseItUp and at Secret.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/03/21•21m 49s
Changing the Retail Industry, with Jane Mosbacher Morris
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re showcasing some of our favorite episodes of our Made by Women podcast, which starts its second season on March 4. Please enjoy this conversation Jane Mosbacher Morris, in which the founder of To the Market discusses why the world needs to think differently about the way products are manufactured, where they come from and who makes them. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/03/21•33m 2s
The Sweet Business of Chocolate, with Maribel Lieberman
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re showcasing some of our favorite episodes of our Made by Women podcast, which starts its second season on March 4. In this episode, Maribel Lieberman tells how she grew MarieBelle chocolates into an international brand and did it by pivoting her business not once, but twice. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/03/21•23m 50s
Building an Eyewear Empire, with Coco and Breezy
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re showcasing some of our favorite episodes of our Made by Women podcast, which starts its second season on March 4. Please enjoy this conversation with eyewear designers Coco and Breezy Dotson, in which they discuss following their dream, pivoting after disaster, and the indispensable mindset every entrepreneur needs to succeed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/03/21•35m 18s
How to Think Big—and Other Advice from Kay Koplovitz
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re showcasing some of our favorite episodes of our Made by Women podcast, which starts its second season on March 4. Please enjoy this conversation Kay Koplovitz, founder of USA Network—and the first woman in history to head a TV network. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/03/21•29m 53s
Building a Business Around Purpose, with Tory Burch
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re showcasing some of our favorite episodes of our Made by Women podcast, which starts its second season on March 4. Please enjoy this conversation with Tory Burch in which she discusses the purpose at the core of her global fashion brand: a foundation to train and support women entrepreneurs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/03/21•33m 8s
Cheryl McKissack Daniel: Leading a Legendary Construction Firm
Cheryl McKissack Daniel heads the oldest woman and minority-owned professional design and construction firm in the U.S., McKissack & McKissack. The company's roots trace back to 1790 and an enslaved ancestor, but its vision is all about tomorrow. Cheryl McKissack Daniel offers lessons in thinking big. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/12/20•29m 8s
Sandy Peinado, Bethany Whaley and the Unique Marketplace That is St. Elise Bazaar
Sandy Peinado is a physician; Bethany Whaley has a background in fashion. They came together to create a marketplace for unique, handcrafted items from around the world. And when Covid put a crimp in their original plans, they re-thought, learned new skills, and pivoted. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/12/20•21m 25s
How Neha Singh is Making Online Shopping So Much Better
The founder and CEO of Obsess combined her background in tech with her love of fashion to create a platform that allows online shoppers to enjoy 3D interactive experiences. Hear how she launched her business, learned from her mistakes--and what she can teach other entrepreneurs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/12/20•25m 0s
Stephanie Crespin, founder of Reflaunt, on Making Fashion Sustainable
Re-cycle, re-use, re-sell is the mantra driving a major transformation in the fashion industry: Circular fashion. Hear how Stephanie Crespin, founder and CEO of Reflaunt, is enabling consumers to seamlessly sell their high-end purchases in order to eliminate waste and over-production. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/11/20•27m 41s
Kristen Valdes, Founder of b.well: Giving Consumers Control of Their Health Care
Her daughter’s health crisis revealed to Kristen Valdes how difficult it is for most people to get the personal health care data they really need. That motivated Kristen to launch b.well, an integrated health management platform that gives consumers full access to their health records, along with insights to help them stay healthy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/11/20•22m 16s
Tory Burch Tells How to Build a Business Around Purpose
She built a global fashion brand, but Tory Burch is about more than selling beautiful clothes. At the core of what she does is the Tory Burch Foundation, which trains and supports women entrepreneurs. Learn how and why Tory took this innovative approach. And a note to women entrepreneurs: Apply for the 2021 Tory Burch Foundation Fellows program; applications are open until November 12. Apply here: http://www.toryburchfoundation.org/fellows/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/11/20•33m 8s
Lule Demmissie: Investing in Ourselves and Our Communities
The President of Ally Invest is on a mission to see that everyone, from every background, has an opportunity to succeed financially. Hear her advice on how we can ensure a better future for all by discovering what type of leader we are, finding the simplest solutions, and listening closely to learn from those around us. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/10/20•24m 29s
Kay Koplovitz and Annette Rippert Tell Why It’s Important to Support Women Entrepreneurs
Two powerful women leaders are working together to support women’s entrepreneurship: Kay Koplovitz founder and former CEO of USA Networks and co-founder of Springboard Growth Capital and Springboard Enterprises, and Annette Rippert, who leads Strategy and Consulting for Accenture. They explain why women’s innovation is crucial to everyone’s future. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/10/20•25m 37s
How Kara Goldin Took Hint Water from Her Kitchen Stovetop to Business Success
When entrepreneur Kara Goldin began cooking fruit at home and adding it to water, she was looking for a healthful, flavorful drink for herself and her family. She soon had a hit on her hands and Hint is now stocked everywhere from Amazon to Walmart. Listen as Kara reveals the story and setbacks behind the success, and the lessons to be found in her new book, Undaunted. www.drinkhint.com/seneca. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/10/20•31m 0s
How Sheila Marcelo is Making Women's Issues Everyone's Issues
Sheila Marcelo, founder of Care.com, did more than build the world's largest hub to connect families with child care and elder care. She also provided a solution to a major hurdle to women's advancement in the workforce. That's a topic she's also tackling through Landit, a women's career site she co-founded. Learn how Sheila Marcelo has been changing minds about women's issues, why she says the best life is a life of impact, and where she sees opportunity today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/09/20•31m 56s
How to Build a Life-Saving Nonprofit from the Ground Up: Advice from Christy Turlington Burns
After suffering dangerous complications during her own pregnancy, the former supermodel was determined to create a nonprofit that would help bring down the staggeringly high rate of maternal mortality, both in the US and abroad. Christy Turlington Burns tells what she learned while building Every Mother Counts into an impactful global organization. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/08/20•32m 34s
How to Think Big and Other Advice from Kay Koplovitz
The founder of USA Network—and the first woman to head a TV network in history—Kay Koplovitz had a vision that transformed the television industry. Now she's helping other women entrepreneurs succeed. Hear her advice for women in business, and for anyone who wants to pursue a bold vision. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/08/20•29m 53s
Lessons in Fortitude from Bow and Arrow Brewing Co.'s Shyla Sheppard
The co-founder of the only brewing company owned by Native American women in the US reveals how the inspiration and strength she draws from her roots allows her to pivot, change and move ahead in even the most challenging of times. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/08/20•27m 1s
Pause, Pivot and Start Anew: Lessons from Elizabeth Vazquez, CEO of WeConnect International
The President, CEO and co-founder of WeConnect International, Elizabeth Vazquez works with women entrepreneurs around the world, helping them become part of the global supply chain. She shares the lessons she’s learned from these women about perseverance, passion and the power of optimism. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/08/20•26m 9s
An Unexpected Route to Success, with Mei Xu, Founder of Chesapeake Bay Candle
Some entrepreneurs always knew what they wanted to do. Then there are others who have launched wildly successful companies — but took surprising routes to get there. Mei Xu, who founded and built Chesapeake Bay Candle, is one of those unexpected entrepreneurs. Hear how she built a multi-million dollar global enterprise and how she’s now using her platform to help other women business owners. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/07/20•34m 30s
Reinventing the Energy Grid, with Jessica O. Matthews
Since she was a teen, Jessica O. Matthews, founder of Uncharted Power, has been on a mission to bring smarter, more sustainable and reliable energy to the world. As a young Nigerian-American woman, Matthews doesn't look like your typical energy CEO, but she's changing the industry with a revolutionary new way to structure the power grid. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/07/20•31m 49s
Gaming for Good, with Jhanvi and Ketaki Shriram
Krikey is an augmented reality gaming company bringing users virtual experiences with exotic animals like gorillas, birds of all species, lions and sharks. The games are beautifully designed and programmed with cutting edge technology — but the goal of the company is to bring you so much more. Today we talk to Jhanvi and Ketaki Shriram, sisters and Krikey co-founders. Hear their story about starting an AR gaming company and their mission to inspire users to have empathy and appreciation for animals and the environment. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/07/20•26m 0s
Making History in Hollywood, with Debra Martin Chase
Most career paths aren’t a straight line — and that’s a good thing! Producer Debra Martin Chase is the force behind films like "The Princess Diaries," "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" and "Harriet," but the Harvard Law grad began her work life as a lawyer. Seneca Women’s Sharon Bowen talks to Debra about how she got her start, the rewards of pursuing her passion and how she rose to the top of an industry that's notoriously tough on women — especially Black women. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/07/20•30m 35s
The Sweet Business of Chocolate, with Maribel Lieberman
Chocolate makes just about everyone happy—and Maribel Lieberman has been in the business of making people happy for two decades.She's built MarieBelle chocolates into an international brand, and did it by pivoting her business, not once but twice, to meet changing circumstances—lessons we can all benefit from in the current pandemic. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/07/20•23m 50s
Changing the Retail Industry, with Jane Mosbacher Morris
Jane Mosbacher Morris wants the world to think differently about the way our purchases are manufactured, where they come from and who makes them. That’s why she founded To The Market, a company that connects retailers to ethical sources for apparel, accessories and home goods. Hear Jane’s founder story and about the obstacles she had to overcome for her company to succeed, and learn why it’s possible for businesses to do well and do good. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/06/20•31m 47s
Building an Eyewear Empire with Coco and Breezy
How did twin sisters from humble beginnings build their fashion eyewear empire? Made By Women talks to Coco and Breezy Dotson about following their dream, pivoting after disaster, and the indispensable mindset every entrepreneur needs to succeed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/06/20•34m 0s
Introducing: Made By Women
Made by Women, hosted by Kim Azzarelli and Sharon Bowen, is a new weekly show that brings you inspiring stories and shared learnings to help you successfully navigate today’s environment. Benefit from the experiences of legendary entrepreneurs as well as everyday women in business who have found success in their own way. Consider it your real world MBA, designed for the new now. Made by Women is a production of the Seneca Women Podcast Network and iHeartRadio with support from our founding partner P&G. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/06/20•54s
