Behind Her Empire
Episodes
#74: How Balancing Hormones Can Supercharge Your Success with Dr. Sara Gottfried, World-Renowned Physician & Hormone Expert
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sara Gottfried is a World-Renowned Physician, Hormone Expert, Speaker, and 4x New York Times Best Selling Author.Dr. Gottfried’s interview marks...
#73: Trusting Your Intuition IS the Secret to Success with Sandra Campos, Retail Tech CEO & Entrepreneur
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sandra Campos is an internationally recognized retail technology CEO, entrepreneur, and retail executive.A child of entrepreneurial, immigrant parents...
#72: How to Switch Careers and Build Your Dream Business & Life with Hitha Palepu, Serial Entrepreneur, Author, & Investor
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hitha Palepu is a serial entrepreneur, investor, activist, and author. Currently, Hitha is the CEO of Rhoshan Pharmaceuticals and author of her l...
#71: How to Overcome Self Doubt & Unlock Your Full Potential with Angela Sutherland, Co-Founder of Yumi
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Sutherland is the Co-Founder and CEO of Yumi, a fresh, organic, and nutritious baby food delivery service.After many years working in private e...
#70: Quitting Your Corporate Job & Building Your Empire with Helene Godin, Founder of By The Way Bakery
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Helene Godin is the founder and CEO of By The Way Bakery, a unique, old-fashioned bakery where each treat is handmade, gluten-free, dairy-free, and ce...
#69: How to Turn Your Hobby Into a Successful Business with Kaylin Marcotte, Founder of JIGGY
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kaylin Marcotte is the founder and CEO of JIGGY, a brand that supports emerging female artists by turning their art into exciting jigsaw puzzles that ...
#68: Failing Your Way to Success with Noura Sakkijha, Co-Founder of Mejuri
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Noura Sakkijha is the co-founder and CEO of Mejuri, a fine jewelry brand that introduces handcrafted, everyday jewelry without the traditional retail ...
#67: Manifesting the Life You Want with Logan Hollowell, Designer, Founder of Logan Hollowell Jewelry
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Logan Hollowell is the designer, founder and CEO of Logan Hollowell Jewelry. Logan started with little more than a dream board, some affirmations, and...
#66: How to Reinvent Yourself & Start Over with Jenna Lyons, Fashion Icon & Founder of LoveSeen
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dubbed by the New York Times as ‘the woman who dresses America’, Jenna Lyons, is a fashion icon and the co-founder/CEO of the beauty brand, LoveSe...
#65: Key to Success? Be Scrappy & Resourceful with Reham Fagiri, Co-Founder of AptDeco
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reham Fagiri is the Founder and CEO of AptDeco, an online marketplace that eliminates the hassle of buying and selling furniture. Reham always kn...
#64: Why Having No Experience Can Help You in Business with Ariel Kaye, Founder of Parachute
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ariel Kaye is the Founder and CEO of Parachute, a direct-to-consumer home essentials brand.After spending a decade in advertising and brand developmen...
#63: How to Quit Your Corporate Job & Build a Million Dollar Empire with Vicky Tsai, Founder of Tatcha
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vicky Tsai, founder of Japanese beauty brand Tatcha, had a nontraditional path to eventually founding one of the top skincare companies today. Ab...
#62: How to Turn Your Dreams Into Reality with Beatrice Dixon, Founder of The Honey Pot Company
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Beatrice Dixon is the Founder of The Honey Pot Company, a plant-based feminine hygiene line created to provide women with healthy alternatives to femi...
#61: Starting a Multi-Million Dollar Business From Your Living Room with Lindsay McCormick, Founder of Bite
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsay McCormick is the Founder and CEO of Bite, a brand of sustainable oral care products.Back in 2016, Lindsay was working as a TV producer on HGTV...
#60: Step by Step Process to Disrupting an Industry with Alex Friedman, Co-Founder of LOLA
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alexandra (Alex) Friedman is the Co-Founder and CEO of LOLA, the first lifelong brand for a woman’s body. The idea came about when Alex met her...
#59: Overcoming Fear of Embarrassment & Being Comfortable in Your Own Skin with Marcus Lemonis, Entrepreneur, Investor & Philanthropist
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re mixing things up in a big way! After a year of interviewing the top women in business and entrepreneurship, we’re officially inviting ...
#58: Why Rejection Is Your Greatest Gift with Afton Vechery, Founder of Modern Fertility
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Afton Vechery is the Co-Founder and CEO of Modern Fertility, a women's health company focused on making fertility information more accessible for wome...
#57: How to Ask for More Money & Turn a “No” into a “Yes” with Alexandra Carter, Negotiation Expert
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alexandra (Alex) Carter is a world-renowned negotiation expert, bestselling author of the book, Ask for More, and Columbia Law School Professor.The im...
#56: How to Get Back Up When Life Knocks You Down with Cate Luzio, Founder of Luminary
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cate Luzio is the founder and CEO of Luminary, a membership-based career and personal growth platform and collaboration hub.Walking away from your car...
#55: From Cocktail Server to Viral YouTube Star & Entrepreneur with Desi Perkins, Founder of Dezi & Dezi Skin
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Desi Perkins is a digital content creator and Founder/CEO of her eyewear brand, Dezi, and skincare line, Dezi Skin.Before becoming a mega beauty influ...
#54: How to Conquer Your Inner Critic & Go for It with Aishwarya Iyer, Founder of Brightland
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aishwarya Iyer is the founder and CEO of Brightland, a modern olive oil company that champions authenticity in the olive oil industry and celebrates g...
#53: Don’t Let Fear Hold You Back with Rebecca Minkoff, Founder of Rebecca Minkoff
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Minkoff is the co-founder and creative director of her namesake company Rebecca Minkoff, a global lifestyle brand that spans apparel, handbags...
#52: Don’t Let Your Past Define Your Future with Lia Valencia Key, Founder of Valencia Key
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lia Valencia Key is the founder of Valencia Key, a jewelry line with beautiful, unique pieces that feature inspirational messages designed to empower ...
#51: Living a Life of Purpose & Meaning with Eva Yazhari, Co-Founder of Beyond Capital
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eva Yazhari is the seasoned investor, entrepreneur, author, and CEO of Beyond Capital, an early-stage impact investment fund that is dedicated to impr...
#50: Quitting the Rat Race & Achieving Financial Freedom with Jamila Souffrant, Founder of Journey to Launch
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jamila Souffrant is the founder and CEO of the popular financial blog and podcast, Journey to Launch, where she shares her journey to reach financial ...
#49: 5 Traits Every Successful Person Needs with Loren Ridinger, Co-Founder of Shop.com & Market America
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Loren Ridinger is the Co-Founder of internet retailing giants, Shop.Com and Market America.Although Loren is now recognized as an internet mogul who h...
#48: Supercharge Your Business with Relationships with Divya Gugnani, Co-Founder of Wander Beauty
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Divya Gugnani is the CEO and Co-Founder of Wander Beauty, a clean, cruelty-free beauty brand that creates multitasking, beauty essentialsDivya began h...
#47: How to Bring Your Passions & Ideas to Life with Catherine McCord, Co-Founder of One Potato
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine McCord is the co-founder/CEO of One Potato, an organic family-friendly meal delivery service, and founder of Weelicious, a website dedicated...
#46: Big Success Requires Big Sacrifice with Dr. Iman Abuzeid, Co-Founder of Incredible Health
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Iman Abuzeid is the CEO and co-founder of Incredible Health, a digital platform that helps streamline the hiring process for nurses and recruiting...
#45: Step by Step Process to Building Your Confidence with Dr. Rosenberg, Founder of Emotional Mastery
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Joan Rosenberg is an expert psychologist, best-selling author, and founder of Emotional Mastery & Emotional Mastery Training.After three decad...
#44: All Things Women, Money & Mindset with Sallie Krawcheck, Co-Founder of Ellevest
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sallie Krawcheck, is the CEO and Co-Founder of Ellevest, a digital-first investment platform working to help close the gender wealth gap by “redefin...
#43: Breaking the Rules & Doing Your Own Thing with Michelle Cordeiro Grant, Founder of LIVELY
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Cordeiro Grant is the founder & CEO of LIVELY, a community and brand that inspires women to live passionately and purposefully through ex...
#42: Quitting Your 9-5 to Build Your Dream with Sadie Lincoln, Co-Founder of barre3
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sadie Lincoln is the co-founder and CEO of barre3, a fitness company focused on teaching people to be balanced in body and empowered from within.Sadie...
#41: Mini-Episode: Myths of Motherhood & “Having It All”
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s mini-episode, we’re talking about the realities of managing both motherhood and your career.The fundamental question that many women un...
#40: How To Win When Everyone Doubts You with Laureen Asseo, Founder of Fresh n’ Lean
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Laureen Asseo is the Founder and CEO of Fresh n' Lean, the largest organic prepared meal delivery service in the US. She was only 18 years old in...
#39: Mini-Episode: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s mini-episode, we’re talking about imposter syndrome - something we all deal with, including many of the successful, self-made women I’...
#38: Zigzagging Your Way to Success with Jordan Salcito, Founder of Ramona
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Salcito is an award-winning sommelier and founder of RAMONA, a delicious organic wine spritzer made with high-quality standards.Jordan began he...
#37: Get Out of Your Own Way with Keren Eldad, Founder of With Enthusiasm
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Keren Eldad is an acclaimed motivational speaker, leadership psychology expert, and founder of With Enthusiasm, where she provides world-class persona...
#36: Are You Dreaming Big Enough? with Meenie Ingersoll, Co-Founder of Shift
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Minnie Ingersoll is an investor, co-founder, and former COO of Shift, an online marketplace for used cars. After 12 years at Google, working as a prod...
#35: How Supergoop! Became the Go-to Sunscreen & Disrupted an Industry with Holly Thaggard, Founder of Supergoop!
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Holly Thaggard is the founder of Supergoop!, the first and only skincare brand that is 100% dedicated to UV protection. In 2005, Holly’s life and ca...
#34: Forget the Naysayers with Prerna Gupta, Co-Founder of Hooked
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Prerna Gupta is a serial entrepreneur and investor. After being at the helm of many successful startups, Prerna is now the CEO and Founder of Hooked, ...
#33: Why Balance is BS with Shilpa Shah, Co-Founder of Cuyana
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shilpa Shah is the Co-Founder of Cuyana, a fashion brand that marries luxury-level branding with premium quality apparel and accessories, offering "fe...
#32: Betting on Yourself & Creating a Billion Dollar Company with Liz Elting, Co-Founder of TransPerfect
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Liz Elting is a self-made businesswoman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. She co-founded and was the co-CEO of TransPerfect, the world’s largest pr...
#31: How a Bad Valentine's Day Sparked a Multi-Million Dollar Business Idea with Seema Bansal, Co-Founder of Venus ET Fleur
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Seema Bansal is the co-founder of Venus ET Fleur, the company behind Eternity Roses, which are real roses that stay fresh for a full year, an inventio...
#30: Focusing on What Matters, Overcoming Mom Guilt & Building Viral Businesses with Sharon Rechter, Co-Founder of First Media
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sharon Rechter is the co-founder of First Media, a multi-platform, content publisher that is dedicated to the do-it-all millennial woman. First M...
#29: When to Double Down & When to Quit with Shalini Vadhera, Serial Beauty Entrepreneur
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Shalini Vadhera is a beauty entrepreneur, celebrity make-up artist, bestselling author, and founder of a multi-million dollar global cosmetics company...
#28: Finding Your Dream Job & Unlocking Your Passion with Sarah LaFleur, Founder of MM.LaFleur
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah LaFleur is the Founder and CEO of M.M.LaFleur, a fashion company creating practical, inspired wardrobes for the modern, professional woman.From ...
#27: Quitting Your Miserable Job & Stepping Into Purpose with Gail Becker, Founder of CAULIPOWER
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gail Becker is the founder and CEO of CAULIPOWER, a company revolutionizing our favorite comfort foods by making them better and better for you. ...
#26: Taking Control of Your Own Destiny with Sarah Flint, Founder of Sarah Flint
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Flint is the executive chairman, creative director, and founder of Sarah Flint, a luxury shoe brand aimed at on-the-move women who need comfort ...
#25: How to Start Before You’re Ready with Ellen Bennett, Founder of Hedley & Bennett
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ellen Bennett is the founder & CEO of Hedley & Bennett, an LA-based culinary workwear and lifestyle brand that has transformed the way profess...
#24: Solving Your Own Problem & Creating Millions Along the Way with Lizanne Falsetto, Founder of thinkThin
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lizanne Falsetto is the founder of thinkThin, health and wellness visionary, business media commentator, and adviser to the next-generation of entrepr...
#23: How to Change Your Career with Nisha Dua, Co-Founder of BBG Ventures
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nisha Dua is a General Partner at BBG Ventures, which she co-founded with Susan Lyne in 2014. BBG Ventures is an NYC-based seed fund investing in cons...
#22: How to Be Brave in Business with Misha Nonoo, Founder of Misha Nonoo
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Misha Nonoo is a New York-based womenswear designer who is known for her sustainable, sleek, and timeliness ready-to-wear pieces. From the time M...
#21: Finding Your Why & Living Your Purpose with Karissa Bodnar, Founder of Thrive Causemetics
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Karissa Bodnar is the Founder and CEO of Thrive Causemetics, a high-performance vegan, cruelty-free direct-to-consumer cosmetics brand.Karissa grew up...
#20: Real Talk on Building a Family & Business with Ashley Merrill, Founder of Lunya
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Merrill is a serial-entrepreneur and investor whose personal mission is to elevate and empower all women & girls. In 2012, Ashley just...
#19: Doing What Hasn’t Been Done with Lindsey Boyd, Co-Founder of The Laundress
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsey Boyd is the co-founder of The Laundress, a premium collection of eco-friendly laundry and home cleaning products. Before starting the com...
#18: How a $900 Loan Turned Into a Multi-Billion Dollar Business with Janice Bryant Howroyd, Founder of ActOne Group
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Janice Bryant Howroyd is the founder and CEO of the ActOne Group, a multi-billion dollar global business providing workforce solutions. Janice’...
#17: Reclaiming Your Power in the Darkest of Times with Kelly Rutherford, Actress & Activist
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Rutherford is an activist and actress who has impressed audiences with her roles in Melrose Place, Gossip Girl, and most recently, Dynasty and P...
#16: From Single Mom and Janitor to CEO and Multi-Millionaire with Dr. Sabrina Kay, Serial Entrepreneur & Philanthropist
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sabrina Kay is a serial entrepreneur, investor, fashion designer, and philanthropist. Born in South Korea, Sabrina moved to the U.S. with her fami...
#15: Selling Ice Cream from a Broken Truck to Becoming a Multi-Million Dollar Household Brand with Natasha Case, Co-Founder of Coolhaus
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Natasha Case is the co-founder and CEO of Coolhaus, a leading women-founded and -led ice cream and frozen dessert brand creating premium cookie sandwi...
#14: Creating Financial Freedom by Overcoming Limiting Beliefs with Tonya Rapley, Founder of My Fab Finance
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tonya Rapley is a serial entrepreneur, best selling author, millennial money expert, and creator of the award-winning site, My Fab Finance which provi...
#13: From $150,000 in Debt to Over $100 Million Dollars in Sales with Tracy Holland, Co-Founder of HATCHBEAUTY Brands
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tracy Holland is the co-founder of HATCHBEAUTY Brands, a top beauty and wellness incubator that has grown to over $100 million in sales. After le...
#12: Taking on Victoria’s Secret by Building a $750 Million Dollar Bra Business with Heidi Zak, Co-Founder of ThirdLove
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Heidi Zak is the co-founder and CEO of ThirdLove, the fastest growing and most disruptive brand in the lingerie industry.When Heidi couldn’t find a ...
#11: How This Entrepreneur Raised $58 Million to Revolutionize the Interior Design Industry with Lee Mayer, Founder of Havenly
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lee Mayer is the co-founder and CEO of Havenly, an online interior design company that makes interior decorating services more accessible and affordab...
#10: Turning an Ancient Japanese Beauty Practice into a $500 Million Dollar Beauty Brand with Vicky Tsai, Founder of Tatcha
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Vicky Tsai, founder of Japanese beauty brand Tatcha, had a nontraditional path to eventually founding one of the top skincare companies today. About 1...
#9: How a Hobby Turned into a Business Worth Hundreds of Millions with Jaime Schmidt, Founder of Schmidt’s Naturals
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jaime Schmidt is an entrepreneur and the founder of Schmidt’s Naturals, a brand of natural personal care products that she started in her kitchen.&n...
#8: How to Survive & Thrive in Life’s Most Difficult Moments with Elissa Goodman, Holistic Nutritionist & Founder of S.O.U.P.
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Elissa Goodman is a Holistic Nutritionist, Founder of S.O.U.P., Author and Lifestyle Cleanse expert. Elissa’s early adult life was considered “...
#7: How to Reclaim Your Power & Disrupt a Billion Dollar Industry with Paige Adams-Geller, Co-Founder of PAIGE
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Paige Adams-Geller is the Founder and Creative Director of PAIGE, a highly successful premium denim and lifestyle brand. Paige is a true pioneer and o...
#6: Founding a Tech Empire While Breaking Expectations & Overcoming Self-Doubt with Rana el Kaliouby, Founder of Affectiva
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rana el Kaliouby is an Egyptian-American scientist, innovator, author and CEO. She co-founded the artificial intelligence company, Affectiva, and has ...
#5: Turning $600 into a Multi-Million Dollar Business by Following Your Gut with Daina Trout, Founder of Health-Ade Kombucha
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Daina Trout is the CEO and co-founder of Health-Ade Kombucha, one of the most successful and delicious kombucha drinks on the market. Although she was...
#4: From Bankruptcy to the Forbes Richest Self Made Women List with Suzy Batiz, Founder of Poo~Pourri
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Suzy Batiz is the creative visionary, founder, creator and CEO of Poo~Pourri and supernatural. She’s created an enterprise that’s worth over $500 ...
#3: Building a Half a Billion Dollar Brand When the Odds Are Against You with Toni Ko, Founder of NYX Cosmetics
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Toni Ko is the Founder of NYX Cosmetics and Bespoke Beauty Brands. At the young age of 24, Toni was inspired to launch NYX based on her own desire to ...
#2: Pivoting is the Key to Success in Life and Business with Nyakio Grieco, Founder of Nyakio Beauty
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nyakio Grieco is the founder of Nyakio Beauty, an award-winning skin-care brand that has been leading the clean beauty movement since 2002. While movi...
#1: How to Discover Your Purpose with Lavinia Errico, Founder of Equinox
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lavinia Errico is the visionary founder behind Equinox Fitness Clubs and now the Inside Out Movement. In her 20s and 30s, Lavinia built a leading Fitn...
Coming Soon! Behind Her Empire Trailer
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Behind Her Empire is focused on highlighting self-made women leaders & entrepreneurs and how they tackle their career, money and life.Each episode...