Wonder Podcast: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs to Change the World

Gabriella Santaniello is the CEO of A Line Partners, which specializes in retail consulting through their multi-pronged approach that incorporates qualitative and quantitative data in their research process. Gabriella has an extensive background in sales strategy, having worked with renowned brands such as Ralph Lauren, Nautica, Neiman Marcus, and Nordstrom. She also served as an independent consultant specializing in brand distribution and wholesale sales strategy for department stores and specialty chain retailers. Listen in as Gabriella shares her insights and expertise!   Timestamps: 01:32 About Gabriella 02:30 Independent research provider 03:43 Brick-and-mortar 05:44 Gabriela's career journey 09:18 Helping international brands enter the U.S. Market 17:01 Retail strategies and consumer behavior insights 25:11 Trends and predictions for 2024 28:15 Social media and tiktok 33:36 AI in retail 34:36 Secret shoppers 38:37 Global fashion trends 43:41 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs   Links: A Line Partners: https://www.alinepartners.com/ Gabriella’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriellasantaniello/  

Rob Dube is the co-founder and co-CEO of ImageOne and co-author of “Shine: How Looking Inward is the Key to Unlocking True Entrepreneurial Freedom.” He speaks about his journey and talks about the duality of mindfulness and meditation in leadership. In this episode, Rob shares how to build a solid foundation in entrepreneurship, manage the inner and outer journeys, and what the 10 Disciplines mean in realizing real freedom and peace. Learn how structure and discipline with intentional practices like meditation can lead to heightened creativity, clearer decision-making, and impactful leadership.   Timestamps: 01:23 Intro to Rob Dube 04:02 Inner and Outer Journey 10:46 Love or Fear 17:25 Peace and Balance 34:31 Meditation and other mindfulness practices 38:45 Understanding Mindfulness 44:50 Authenticity 52:12 Work-life Balance 56:13 Saying No 59:57 Simple Pleasures   Links: Rob’s Website: https://robdube.com/ Shine: https://the10disciplines.com/shine/ The 10 Disciplines: https://the10disciplines.com/  

Since 2013, Katy Gala has helped individuals and teams achieve personal and professional breakthroughs through her Harmony Method. The Harmony Method, which Katy created in 2013, is a holistic approach to achieving work-life harmony. Katy’s coaching journey began after a series of car accidents led her to exploring holistic healing practices. She has since become a certified health counselor, yoga instructor, executive coach, and NLP trainer, integrating ancient healing traditions into her coaching. Listen in as she shares her story in overcoming chronic pain, discovering holistic practices, and how she founded the Aura Center, a “unique and immersive experience for guests seeking tranquility and connection with nature, with breathtaking views of the majestic Mount Shasta.”   Timestamps: 01:14 Meet Katy 04:40 Life-altering accidents 07:57 Deciding to heal 12:06 Building a Holistic Coaching Practice 19:06 Creating curriculum 25:36 Mission 26:07 Adventures 27:07 Aura Center 35:00 Communication is key 37:13 Preventing burnout 38:01 Advice for Entrepreneurs   Links: Katy’s Website: https://katygala.com/ Aura Center: https://aurashasta.com/  

Shirley Wiliani is the founder of A La C.A.R.T.E. Solutions (ALC for short) and has over 20 years of experience in accounting and finance. ALC aims to provide owners of small and mid-sized businesses with accounting services on par with that of larger enterprises. Shirley’s experience makes her a frequent speaker, having recently spoken at EO Los Angeles’s Forum about The Predictive Index. This episode also talks about how Shirley created a thriving business with a strong focus on employee well-being and cultural fit. She also opens up about overcoming personal hardships, such as her battle with breast cancer and its profound impact on her life and business philosophy.    Timestamps: 01:44 Meet Shirley 04:04 Discovering the Predictive Index 05:50 Personal Strengths 08:06 Employee Engagement 15:13 Difficult Clients 19:52 Boundaries for Success 21:27 Top and Bottom 1% 22:29 Overcoming Breast Cancer 23:31 Marriage Counseling Date Nights 26:29 The Predictive Index vs. Other Personality Tests 38:29 The Power of Vulnerability  

Christy Moody is the founder of Soleil Sunwear, a California-made but French-inspired sunwear clothing and apparel brand. Wanting to protect her skin from harmful sun exposure, Christy set out to create a brand that was both stylish and comfortable while also being effective. From her initial prototypes on her living room floor to creating a hugely successful brand, Christy’s journey has been one of grit and determination. Listen in as Christy shares insights on navigating sales, marketing, and the importance of word of mouth. As Christy says, “ It doesn't matter how good your product is if people don't know about it.”   Timestamps: 01:21 About Christy 02:19 Inspiration for Soleil Sunwear 05:55 Challenges 08:20 Building the Brand 15:41 Strategies and Collaborations 20:06 Customer Feedback 24:41 Embracing Creativity and Taking the First Step 26:10 Balancing Business Growth and Financial Stability 27:44 The Power of Persistence 30:56 Community and Collaboration 33:47 Exciting Plans and Future Collaborations 39:20 Learning from Mistakes and Moving Forward   Links: Soleil Sunwear: https://soleilsunwear.com/ Christy Moody: https://www.instagram.com/christy_moody/  

Tracy Holland is a founder, investor, and executive chairman who has made a significant impact in the beauty and wellness industry. She co-founded Hatch Beauty and has grown it into a global leader with 120 employees and 20 retail partnerships. She also founded Goodwill Brands LLC, which focuses on accelerating consumer brand growth through talent and acquisitions. Her innovative hair and skincare brand with products formulated for diverse patients, Be Serene Clean, is endorsed by numerous hospitals such as John’s Hopkins, UCLA, and Cedars Sinai for its quality and customer satisfaction. She has numerous accolades, such as 2017’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year, and the 2019 Fashion and Beauty Award for Beauty Service Provider for the Year. Listen in!   Timestamps: 01:27 About Tracy Holland 02:53 Tracy's Entrepreneurial Journey 06:02 Building Hatch Beauty 10:13 Challenges and Strategies in Retail Distribution 23:55 Innovations in Medical Supply Business 34:08 Daily Habits for Success 34:19 Growth Mindset Explained 36:05 Overcoming Business Challenges 40:10 Importance of Wellness 44:50 Listen to Nature 49:03 Inner Fifth 55:11 Advice for Women Entrepreneurs 57:37 Fun and Personal Insights 59:33 Gratitude   Links: Goodwill Brands: https://goodwillbrands.com/ Be Serene Clean: https://besereneclean.com/  

Gino Wickman has been an entrepreneur since he was 21 years old, always having had an obsession for learning what makes businesses thrive. When he was 25 years old, Gino took over his family business. After successfully running it for seven years, he and his partners successfully sold the company. Gino is also the creator of the Entrepreneurial Operating System, or EOS, a “practical method for helping companies achieve greatness.” Having delivered more than 2000 full-day learning sessions for more than 135 companies, Gino has been instrumental in helping businesses and entrepreneurs thrive. Listen in as he shares his story and how the experiences he had growing up shaped who he is today.   Timestamps: 02:54 - Before the tools 04:29 - Meeting his co-author Rob 05:31 - The 10 disciplines 07:14 - Know your 100% 14:56 - Ten year thinking 19:29 - Know thyself 26:15 - Standards of integrity 29:42 - Myers-Briggs 32:25 - Take time off 36:23 - Being driven 42:17 - Say no often 44:51 - Saying no in your personal life 47:01 - Don’t do $25/hr work 50:33 - Prepare every night 54:11 - Put everything in one place 56:54 - Be humble   Links: Shine: How Looking Inward Is the Key to Unlocking True Entrepreneurial Freedom: https://a.co/d/8h1P3Un Gino’s Website: https://ginowickman.com/ The 10 Disciplines: https://the10disciplines.com/  

Description:  Joan Nguyen is the co-founder and CEO of Bumo, a platform that aims to revolutionize the childcare industry by offering accessible, free, on-demand services to support busy parents. Bumo offers parents a peaceful, beautiful workspace with education-based childcare and preschool. Growing up raised by refugee parents, Joan spent much of her childhood living in poverty. Her parents raised her with the understanding that education was not only important, but also a privilege. Her passion for education and learning also drove her to start MeriEducation, an INC5000 company that provides educational services such as SAT prep and academic tutoring. Listen in as Joan shares her story and how Bumo is having an incredible impact on families everywhere.    Timestamps: 03:24 - Origin story 06:26 - Bottom 5% 13:26 - Looking forward with Bumo 17:06 - Connecting everything together 19:51 - Challenges 24:22 - Target audience 25:49 - Branding 27:49 - Women in the workplace 31:24 - A typical day 37:19 - Finding a co-founder 40:24 - Celebrity investors 41:29 - Let’s Talk 43:02 - Dreams 45:49 - MeriEducation 47:45 - Advice for women entrepreneurs Links: Bumo: https://www.bumowork.com/ Joan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joan.bumo/  

John Assaraf, also known as “The Brain Whisperer,” is one of the leading high performance and success coaches in the world. He is the CEO of MyNeuroGym.com, a neuroscience-based company that is dedicated to helping individuals improve and strengthen their mindset to help them achieve their goals. John is a behavioral neuroscience researcher who has been featured on Larry King, Anderson Cooper, and the Ellen DeGeneres Show. He is also a New York Times Bestselling Author, having written 4 books that have been translated into 35 languages. John has been featured in 11 movies, including the film “The Secret,” based on the book by Rhonda Byrne.  Timestamped show notes 01:43 - Movie experience 07:11 - NeuroGym 09:44 - Advice for entrepreneurs 13:56 - John’s Catalyst 20:01 - Books and fun 21:26 - Brainathon 23:05 - Building habits 25:47 - Running a business well 30:29 - The Brain Post-COVID 40:07 - Fight, Flight, or Freeze 45:35 - Awareness Links John’s Website: https://www.johnassaraf.com/ My NeuroGym: https://myneurogym.com/

Lindsay Nahmiache is the co-founder of Jive PR + Digital, an award-winning marketing agency. She is also the CMO of Songtradr, a global B2B music platform for artists and music buyers. Lindsay was recognized as one of the 100 Most Powerful Women by The Financial Post, the Enterprising Woman of the Year, Top 40 Under 40, and Profit: Top Female Entrepreneurs among other accolades. Needless to say, Lindsay has made quite an impact. Listen in as she shares her stories of how she started, how she plans to keep moving forward, and how you too can dive into the world of entrepreneurship.    Timestamps: 01:55 - Life Update 04:07 - Momtrepreneur 05:48 - Is entrepreneurship a good path? 07:58 - Getting started 10:42 - Learning from obstacles 15:33 - Ideas for the future 18:06 - Looking forward 22:29 - Daily habits 29:11 - Finding a coach 31:21 - Learning your blind spots Links: Lindsay’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaynahmiache/ Jive PR + Digital: https://jiveprdigital.com/ Songtradr: https://www.songtradr.com/

Van Lai-DuMone is the founder of worksmart, a progressive team and leadership development consultancy that emphasizes creativity and experiential learning in order to enrich company culture and performance. Some of worksmart’s notable clients include the likes of Google, LinkedIn, and MeUndies. Van credits her upbringing in shaping how she sees the world. Her family moved to the US as war refugees from Vietnam and watched her parents pave a new life for themselves in an unfamiliar environment. She witnessed firsthand how creativity, curiosity, and innovation can help people improve their circumstances. Van’s 17 years of corporate and start-up experience give her the edge she needs on her journey to rewrite the way creativity is applied in the workplace. Listen in!   Timestamps: 02:00 - Starting worksmart 03:56 - Creativity in the workplace 05:51 - Being creative 07:26 - Creativity in youth 10:37 - Coaxing out creativity 12:48 - Thriving clients 15:39 - Other creative exercises 18:43 - Van’s Ted Talk 24:57 - Van’s Inspiring Mother 27:02 - Experiencing chaos 32:15 - Reframing 36:27 - Transformation 39:54 - Looking forward 43:40 - Open to possibility 45:23 - Getting in touch 46:29 - Do today’s work today 49:22 - Habits that lead to success   Links: Worksmart: https://www.worksmartadvantage.com/ Van’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanlaidumone/  

Description:  Tanya Chernova is a renowned speaker, author, and business expert who has traveled over 50 countries sharing her knowledge. She has spoken for numerous brands such as Cisco, Henessy, and NASA. Her workshop, The Neuroscience of Success, focuses on helping entrepreneurs improve their lives by acknowledging patterns, transforming their neuronal wiring, and igniting confidence. Tanya was also named one of the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada by the Financial Post and WXN and was the #1 Rated Speaker for EO’s Global Leadership Conference in 2016. Listen in as she shares her insights on how you can create the life you love in every area.   Timestamps: 02:19 - Training your brain 03:15 - Being intentional 05:44 - Ordinary to extraordinary 11:53 - Becoming the best person you can be 13:16 - Oxytocin makes us smarter 16:57 - Positive vs passive 20:47 - Assumptions 24:56 - Journeys 29:54 - Self-confidence 34:10 - Getting over self-sabotage 39:32 - Worrying about the future 46:40 - Looking forward 50:30 - A typical day   Links: Tanya’s Website: https://tanyachernova.com/  

Scott Cohen is a serial entrepreneur and investor. Throughout his career, Scott has shown that he is able to build successful tech companies from the ground up all the way to a successful exit. His most recent venture, Byte, a direct-to-consumer brand for oral care and invisible teeth aligners, was acquired in 2021 for over a billion dollars. Byte was the fourth start-up in Los Angeles to exit for over a billion dollars. Listen in and listen as Scott shares his insights and experiences.   Timestamps: 03:32 - Billion dollar exits 04:48 - Starting Byte 06:49 - Enduring COVID 10:59 - Net Promoter Score 12:53 - Branding 15:21 - Data 18:26 - Hiring people 24:33 - Advice for entrepreneurs 26:31 - Grit and determination 27:47 - Entrepreneurs: born or made? 29:38 - Scott’s kids 31:03 - Motivation 33:28 - Giving back   Links: Scott’s Website: https://www.thescottcohen.com/  

AJ Herkert is the CEO of TruScribe, which offers video production services and whiteboard animation software whose goal is to increase engagement and retention. He’s a 4th generation entrepreneur and has co-founded multiple companies in the media and communications industry. With clients such as NASA, BMW, Microsoft, and Sony Pictures on his resume, AJ has quite the experience. Listen in as he talks about AI, his origins, and things to look forward to in 2024.   Timestamps: 01:35 - AJ’s Start 03:54 - Top and Bottom 5% 12:21 - Challenges 13:29 - Ideas 17:34 - Educating 22:18 - Telling a story 25:11 - Squigl.AI 34:58 - Global partners 38:16 - Cautious on AI 43:51 - AI Advice for entrepreneurs 48:52 - Looking forward to 2024   Links: AJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajherkert/ TruScribe: https://truscribe.com/ Squigl.AI: https://squigl.ai/  

Jim Cathcart is a man of many talents and achievements. He’s an entrepreneur, family man, musician, world-traveler, author, and speaker. He’s written 25 books and hundreds of articles. He is also one of the top 5 most award-winning speakers in the world, with his TEDx talk amassing 2.7 million views. He’s a Certified Virtual Presenter and former National President of the National Speakers Association. From 2015 through 2019, Jim lectured in 23 cities across mainland China and also had an around-the-world lecture tour. He’s also part of the band, “ReZoom The Boom,” which has performed in shows all around the world. Listen in as Jim shares his journey!    Timestamps: 01:36 - Jim’s introduction 03:35 - Change vs transformation 07:42 - Going pro 10:34 - Jim’s network 13:57 - Favorite books 18:27 - Confidence and courage 23:20 - Clarity 26:39 - What to do when you are the speaker 34:46 - Attracting the right people 35:47 - Becoming a better salesperson 44:50 - Dealing with sales rejection 49:02 - Tips for dealing with sales rejection 53:50 - Jim’s talents 57:50 - Something that brings you joy Links: Jim’s Website: https://cathcart.com/