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Dive into the enlightening stories of resilience and success from today's foremost female entrepreneurs and leaders with your host, Nancy Twine. Transitioning from a high-flying career at Goldman Sachs to founding a nine-figure beauty business, Nancy brings a wealth of experience and insight to each conversation. Makers Mindset is your invitation to the inner workings of female pioneers across sectors such as technology, beauty, fashion, healthcare, finance, and philanthropy.
Every episode unlocks an intimate look at the personal journeys of female founders, executives, and changemakers. These are women reshaping the landscape of modern business and innovation, offering listeners a front-row seat to the hurdles they've overcome and the victories they've claimed. But it's more than their professional milestones that define these leaders; it's also their commitment to prioritizing personal well-being alongside their ambitious career paths.
Tune into Makers Mindset for empowering stories and actionable insights that can spark your own path to success. Whether you're aspiring to lead, seeking to build, or simply looking for inspiration, these stories of determination, grit, and triumph will fuel your journey forward.
Makers Mindset amplifies the inspiring stories of female founders, executives, and changemakers. Each conversation explores the delicate balance between professional success and personal well-being, showcasing the victories and obstacles each guest has overcome. With insights from diverse industries including tech, beauty, fashion, healthcare, finance and philanthropy, Makers Mindset offers inspiration and valuable insights for anyone on their own path to success.
Every episode unlocks an intimate look at the personal journeys of female founders, executives, and changemakers. These are women reshaping the landscape of modern business and innovation, offering listeners a front-row seat to the hurdles they've overcome and the victories they've claimed. But it's more than their professional milestones that define these leaders; it's also their commitment to prioritizing personal well-being alongside their ambitious career paths.
Tune into Makers Mindset for empowering stories and actionable insights that can spark your own path to success. Whether you're aspiring to lead, seeking to build, or simply looking for inspiration, these stories of determination, grit, and triumph will fuel your journey forward.
Makers Mindset amplifies the inspiring stories of female founders, executives, and changemakers. Each conversation explores the delicate balance between professional success and personal well-being, showcasing the victories and obstacles each guest has overcome. With insights from diverse industries including tech, beauty, fashion, healthcare, finance and philanthropy, Makers Mindset offers inspiration and valuable insights for anyone on their own path to success.
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Ginny Wright is an experienced leader with a robust background in luxury brand management. She’s held pivotal roles, including president of Kiehl's and global deputy GM at Ralph Lauren Fragrances, along with strategic positions at L'Oréal Luxe. Known for her strategic and innovative approach to growth, Ginny has significantly boosted brand prestige and consumer engagement at the companies she's served. She always talks about owning your mistakes so that you can grow and ultimately thrive — and why she never backs down from a challenge. Follow Ginny Wright:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginny-wright-b0221b1Follow Nancy Twine:Instagram: @nancytwinewww.nancytwine.comFollow Makers Mindset:Instagram: @makersmindsetpodcastTikTok: @themakersmindset
Alisa Carmichael is the proud mom of two growing boys and Investment Partner at VMG Partners. Like many investors, she got her start in investment banking before joining the ever-evolving world of private equity. Unlike many of her fellow investors, however, Alisa was a black woman who was grappling with imposter syndrome at every turn. Fast-forward to today and she’s not just embracing her role as mother, daughter, investor, mentor, and friend, but owning it. Her unrelenting focus on the BIPOC community inspired the firm’s formation of The Parity Collective: an initiative focused on investing in founders of color across the consumer industry.Follow Alisa Carmichael: Instagram: @alisacarmichaelhttps://www.vmgpartners.com/Follow Nancy Twine:Instagram: @nancytwinewww.nancytwine.comFollow Makers Mindset:Instagram: @makersmindsetpodcastTikTok: @themakersmindset
Artemis Patrick is the President and CEO of Sephora North America. She’s responsible for growth strategies that make Sephora the the number-one prestige beauty omni-retailer. Artemis is also a member of Sephora’s Global Leadership Team (SLT) and Sephora America’s operating committee.Follow Artemis Patrick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/artemis-patrick-441ab5/Follow Nancy Twine:Instagram: @nancytwinewww.nancytwine.comFollow Makers Mindset:Instagram: @makersmindsetpodcastTikTok: @themakersmindset
Vivian Tu is a former Wall Street trader, personal finance educator, public speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling author. She’s the founder and CEO of Your Rich BFF, which helps make the rules of personal finance accessible to non-experts and marginalized communities. She and Nancy chat about “doing it scared," what needs to change to empower female founders and entrepreneurs, and making the leap to take your side hustle full time. Follow Vivian Tu:Instagram: @your.richbff https://www.yourrichbff.com/Follow Nancy Twine:Instagram: @nancytwinewww.nancytwine.comFollow Makers Mindset:Instagram: @makersmindsetpodcastTikTok: @themakersmindset
Isabela Rangel Grutman is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and model. Born in Brazil, Isabela began modeling at 13, and at a young age learned a lot about work ethic and business partnerships. In 2022, she founded Rangel, a premium clothing line now available at major retailers like Revolve and ShopBop. She also founded Isa Grutman Jewelry, which just opened its first flagship store in Miami’s prestigious Design District. She and Nancy dive into the importance of setting a vision and starting small.Follow Isabela Grutman:Instagram: @isabelagrutman @shoprangel @isagrutmanjewelrywww.shoprangel.comwww.isagrutman.comFollow Nancy Twine:Instagram: @nancytwinewww.nancytwine.comFollow Makers Mindset:Instagram: @makersmindsetpodcastTikTok: @themakersmindset
Michelle Cordeiro Grant is a serial entrepreneur, brand builder and innovator. After spending the tenure of her career at household names in the retail industry, she moved into the startup world. In 2016, she founded LIVELY, a Leisurée brand inspiring women to live passionately, purposefully and confidently. In three years, she grew the brand from concept to 5 stores, 165,000+ ambassadors, and $105M acquisition. In 2022, Michelle founded her next venture, GORGIE, an energy drink brand. Michelle and Nancy dive into the experience of selling a business, the power of collaboration, as well as diving into Michelle’s wellness journey. Follow Michelle: @the_michellegrantFollow Nancy Twine:Instagram: @nancytwinewww.nancytwine.comFollow Makers Mindset:Instagram: @makersmindsetpodcastTikTok: @themakersmindset
Hannah Bronfman is an angel investor, founder and influencer who is credited with bringing wellness to the forefront of the digital age. She and Nancy delve into evolving your business operations to break through revenue ceilings, what Hannah looks for in founders she invests in and much more. They also discuss how Hannah has used others' doubts to fuel her journey, and her tools for overcoming self doubt. Follow Hannah Bronfman:Instagram: @hannahbronfmanFollow Nancy Twine:Instagram: @nancytwinewww.nancytwine.comFollow Makers Mindset:Instagram: @makersmindsetpodcastTikTok: @themakersmindset
Welcome back to Makers Mindset! This season, Nancy is joined by a diverse lineup of inspiring and engaging guests. Tune in to hear from entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders as they share valuable insights to help you thrive in both your business and personal life.Follow Nancy Twine:Instagram: @nancytwinewww.nancytwine.comFollow Makers Mindset:Instagram: @makersmindsetpodcastTikTok: @themakersmindset
Nyakio Grieco has always been passionate about the power of the beauty industry as a vehicle for change. As the co-founder of Thirteen Lune, a retail platform dedicated to showcasing brands and products crafted by Black and Brown founders, Nyakio champions inclusivity and representation within the industry. In this episode, she delves into the challenges and triumphs of being a BIPOC founder in the beauty industry, highlighting the shifts she's witnessed as well as opportunities for growth. Drawing from her own experiences running her first brand for eighteen years, Nyakio reflects on the hurdles she faced with selling her first beauty brand and the many lessons learned along the way. She also underscores the significance of nurturing deep-seated relationships with the brands featured on Thirteen Lune, and why those relationships run so much deeper than retail. Follow Nyakio GriecoInstagram: @nyakio @thirteenlune @relevant.skinwww.thirteenlune.com/www.relevantskin.comFollow Nancy Twine:Instagram: @nancytwinewww.nancytwine.comFollow Makers Mindset:Instagram: @makersmindsetpodcastTikTok: @themakersmindset
Whitney Casey couldn’t have predicted her journey. Starting as one of the youngest anchors on CNN Headline News, Whitney’s path has been dynamic, and sometimes chaotic, to lead her where she is today. As both a co-founder and private equity investor, Whitney leverages the skills she’s developed over her career to bring unique perspectives to everything she does. She shares with Nancy the importance of seizing opportunity, even if it might not align with your plans or goals. Additionally, Nancy and Whitney discuss how Whitney's background as an entrepreneur influences the type of investor she is - and she shares some great tips for entrepreneurs looking to raise capital. Finally, as co-founder of Tally Health, Whitney has a passion for prioritizing self-care for longevity, and shares some important healthy habits that have been transformative for her wellbeing.Follow Whitney Casey:Instagram: @whitneycasey007 @tallyhealthFollow Nancy Twine:Instagram: @nancytwinewww.nancytwine.comFollow Makers Mindset:Instagram: @makersmindsetpodcastTikTok: @themakersmindset
When Anu Duggal started her first business, a wine bar in Bombay, she was entering a sector that she had no experience in. But she didn’t let that stop her, in fact, she leveraged that inexperience to generate new insights and innovation. In the years that followed, she grew into an entrepreneurial powerhouse, launching the Female Founders Fund in 2014, investing in early stage female founders. Since then, Anu has appeared on Fortune’s “40 under 40” Crain’s “Notable Women in Tech” list and been included in Business Insider’s “Ultimate List of Female Startup Investors.” Explore more empowering resources
Sheena Zadeh blended her background in science with a love of cosmetics to create Kosas Cosmetics, a brand that proudly states that it’s ‘makeup for skincare freaks.’ Sheena's journey has been a testament to adaptation, experimentation and a passion for what she does. Juggling roles as CEO and founder, she eventually opted to step back from the CEO position to focus on Kosas’s creative vision. She and Nancy dive into this decision, in addition to exploring the intricacies of building a successful brand and team, while emphasizing the importance of self-investment.Explore more empowering resources
Aurora James launched fashion and accessories line Brother Vellies in 2013, with a mission to preserve the heritage of African design and create lasting artisanal jobs. Today, her brand is handcrafted by artisans spanning the globe, bringing culture, sustainability and fashion together. She is also the founder of the Fifteen Percent Pledge, a non-profit that encourages retailers to pledge at least 15% of their shelf space to Black-owned businesses. Major retailers like Sephora, Nordstrom and Macy’s have all made the pledge. Nancy and Aurora discuss her unique journey of self discovery, her memoir, Wildflower, and the rituals that keep her grounded.Explore more empowering resources
1When Karissa Bodnar started Thrive Causemetics out of her one-bedroom apartment, she was determined to create a business that was mission-driven to its core. Inspired by the loss of a close friend to cancer, Karissa set out to craft a makeup brand committed to giving back. Today, Thrive Causemetics proudly supports over 500 giving partners and has contributed millions in fundings and products to charitable organizations. Join Karissa and Nancy as they discuss Karissa’s journey as a mission-driven founder and explore the evolution of her business into the impactful force it is today.Explore more empowering resources
Seema Bansal Chadha was inspired to start her category disrupting business, Venus et Fleur, after a Valentines Day gesture gone wrong. In this episode, she and host Nancy Twine dive into a conversation about starting and bootstrapping a business with your partner, knowing when to grow, and finding time for wellness. Explore more empowering resources
Join host Nancy Twine in conversation with Jessica Cruel, Editor-in-Chief of Allure Magazine, for the inaugural episode of Makers Mindset. In this candid conversation, you’ll delve into Jessica's experiences combating imposter syndrome, managing her personal financial health, standing out in the competitive beauty space, and so much more.Explore more empowering resources
Welcome to Makers Mindset, a podcast that uncovers the inspiring journeys of female founders, executives, and changemakers. We delve into how these remarkable women navigate professional achievements and personal well-being. Join host Nancy Twine and an array of enlightening guests for this season's conversations.Find Makers Mindset on your favorite podcast platform or on YouTube, starting March 14th.Learn how to empower your best you
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