Wonder Podcast: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs to Change the World

Kass and Mike Lazerow are an entrepreneurial husband and wife duo. They are serial entrepreneurs, philanthropists, investors, and most recently, authors. They are the co-founders of Golf.com and Buddy Media, the leading social media marketing platform that sold to Salesforce for $745 million.Their new book, Shoveling Shit: A Love Story, tells the story about what it takes to build something meaningful. Listen in as they share their story of love, commitment, perseverance, and success.   Timestamps: 01:13 Business Partners and Soulmates 02:33 Golf.com 09:55 Building Buddy Media 17:59 Investing in Startups and Liquid Death 21:05 Philanthropy 22:56 Shoveling Shit 28:23 Transparency 30:08 Bonding 33:41 Vision and Execution 36:07 The Challenges and Rewards of Pivoting 39:16 Work and Personal Life 50:02 Defining Success 53:17 Advice for Entrepreneurial Couples   Links: New Release: Shoveling Shit: https://shovelingshit.com/ Kass & Mike: https://kassandmike.com/

Sara Schleider is the CEO and founder of Harlow Interiors, a high-end interior design company. Through Harlow, Sara has designed homes for high-profile clients such as celebrities and professional athletes. Listen in as Sara shares her experience bringing up a company from the ground up. Learn how she managed the logistical hurdles of furnishing multi-million dollar homes, the importance of staying organized and hiring the right people, and how to stay creative in an ever-changing field.   Timestamps: 01:51 Starting Harlow Interiors 10:23 Challenges and Triumphs in the Business 12:37 Business and Family 22:23 High-Profile Clients 26:42 Challenges 27:59 Logistics and Employee Management 34:48 Business Growth and Future Plans 41:36 Daily Routine 45:55 Event Staging and Future Opportunities   Links: Sara's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-schleider-115a81b6/ Harlow Interiors: https://www.harlowinteriors.com/

Brian Smith, the founder of UGG, the world-renowned fashion brand known for their iconic boots. In this episode, Brian shares the journey of UGG's humble beginnings in Australia to its worldwide success. He shares how UGG initially faced struggles with growth until he discovered how to more effectively market to his target audience. Listen in as Brian shares his story!   Timestamps: 02:56 The Origin Story of UGG 14:36 Breakthrough in Marketing 20:39 The Power of Meditation 28:58 Reflections on Success 32:30 Top 5% and Bottom 5% Moments 36:07 Marketing Breakthroughs and Celebrity Endorsements 41:36 Success Beyond Business 47:49 Navigating the Changing Business Landscape 50:07 Habits for Success 55:19 Final Words   Links: Brian's Website: https://briansmithspeaker.com/ UGG: https://www.ugg.com/

Marketing at Nike, Estée Lauder, and Revlon, Swan is now a creator with over 3.7 million followers online. She has been named one of Entrepreneur Magazine's 100 Women of Impact, Brand Innovators' 40 Under 40 and Marketing Women to Watch. As a professional speaker, Swan has spoken throughout the globe for SXSW, Cannes Film Festival, Google, Salesforce, and Harvard, to name a few. Listen in as she shares her story!   Timestamps: 00:31 - The Queen of Clubhouse 02:04 - Entrepreneurial Roots 06:27 - Self-Worth and Identity 10:43 - Community 12:32 - Embracing Technology 21:54 - Leadership 22:17 - Investing in People 26:55 - EmpathyCultural Heritage 38:05 - Future Plans and Goals   Links: Swan's Website: https://www.swansit.com/ Swan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swansit/?hl=en Swan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swansit/

Tara Raffi is the founder and CEO of Almond, a full-service, tech-enabled ObGyn. While working as a management consultant for large hospitals, Tara found herself unable to book an ObGyn appointment when she needed one. Massive amounts of money is spent on healthcare every year, but the experience wasn't improving for patients. "It didn't make sense to me," Tara says. Creating Almond was her way of revolutionizing the way women's healthcare is delivered. Almond's goal is to "co-create a health journey that is designed around our needs." Listen in!   Timestamps: 01:01 Tara's Story 03:13 The Maternal Health Crisis in the U.S.  04:28 Revolutionizing OBGYN Care 13:16 Challenges 15:48 Future Plans 22:33 How Almond Works 32:06 Balancing Entrepreneurship and Personal Life 33:28 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs   Links: Almond's Website: https://www.almondobgyn.com/ Almond's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almondobgyn/ Almond's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@almondobgyn Almond's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/almond-obgyn/ Check out their Linktree: https://linktr.ee/almondobgyn  

Noah Rosenfarb is the founder of Freedom Family Office, a "comprehensive financial firm offering personalized wealth advice for entrepreneurs." Noah is a seasoned wealth coach, with over two decades of experience in the industry. He's also a serial entrepreneur that has built, sold, and invested in more than 50 real estate acquisitions valuing nearly $1 billion. Listen in as Kalika and Noah talk all about what it really means to achieve financial freedom. Noah covers actionable strategies in building passive income, managing taxes, and maintaining a healthy personal life. Tune in!   Timestamps: 02:20 Financial Freedom and Time Freedom 04:49 Lifestyle Creep 07:51 Setting Personal Goals 11:00 Tax Strategies 22:11 Life Insurance 26:51 Longevity and Financial Planning 28:19 Teamwork Makes the Dream Work 28:45 Noah's Daily Life 30:05 EOS and Business Systems 32:46 Estate Planning 35:42 Proactive Planning 38:51 Financial Advice 43:22 The Role of Technology   Links: Freedom Family Office: https://freedomfamilyoffice.com/ Wealththrive: https://www.wealthrive.com/ Talk About Tax: https://talktofreedom.com/talkabouttax/  

Matt Dusig is an artist, entrepreneur, and publisher. Matt, a former tech CEO turned fine art photographer, has had quite an entrepreneurial journey. Having successfully built and sold multiple businesses like GoZing and Innovate MR, the latter of which sold for $150 million, Matt brings a unique blend of creativity and strategic insight to his works as an artist. In this episode,  Matt shares his story. His fine art photography work has led him to many beautiful locations, capturing the majesty of wild horses, the grandeur of Hawaii's landscapes, and the dynamic cityscapes of Los Angeles. Listen in!   Timestamps: 03:11 Matt's Origin Story 07:44 The Birth of GoZing 16:48 Building and Selling InnovateMR 19:57 InnovateMR's Unique Approach and Success 27:21 Exit Strategies 29:36 Facilitating Company Growth 32:18 Facing Challenges 38:36 Transition to Fine Art Photography 42:35 Adventures in Horse Photography 51:44 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 54:31 Looking to the Future   Links: Matt's Website: https://www.dusig.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattdusig/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattdusig/  

Josh Holtzman is a fourth-generation entrepreneur who knew at an early age that he wanted to become a leader in business. A successful entrepreneur and a seasoned business coach, Josh is also an Expert Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) Implementer. Having had multiple successful exits under his belt, Josh is quite the serial entrepreneur. Though already successful, the real shift came when Josh adopted EOS. Wanting to share his experience with the world, Josh spends his time nowadays focused on helping others strengthen their business using EOS. Listen in!    Timestamps: 01:21 Origin Story 02:41 Impact on LA Businesses 08:42 Leadership Alignment 10:14 EOS Implementation 17:04 Navigating Business Partnerships 21:30 Vision Traction Organizer (VTO) 25:48 Discovering the EOS Life 29:10 Vulnerability 39:12 Video Marketing 43:22 Personal Habits   Links: Reach out to Josh! joshholtzman@eosworldwide.com Josh's Page: https://www.eosworldwide.com/josh-holtzman Josh's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-holtzman-33916a/  

Amanda Ma is the founder and CEO of Innovate Marketing Group, an award-winning corporate event agency based in Los Angeles. With over 20 years of experience, Amanda has worked with top brands like Google, TikTok, and East West Bank. Amanda is devoted to community leadership, serving on multiple boards and advisory councils. Listen in as she shares insight about what goes into corporate event hosting, how she managed her company through the pandemic, and how to find a work-life balance.    Timestamps: 01:32 Intro to Amanda 03:19 How It All Started 05:18 Creating Impactful and Intentional Events 07:29 Building Trust 10:04 Innovative Ideas and Trends 16:07 Balancing Work and Family Life 20:09 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 22:52 Overcoming Business Challenges 25:12 Pandemic Pivoting 27:58 Looking Forward   Links: Innovate Marketing Group: https://innovatemkg.com/ Amanda's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandamaimg/ Amanda's Website: https://amandama.co/  

Catie Chase is a purpose-driven educator with over two decades of experience. An ICF-certified life and leadership coach, Catie shares her passion for empowering students and how to provide them with a positive framework for their future. Listen in as she shares how she navigated her business through the pandemic, how to educate with purpose, and how an environment rooted in advocacy and empathy help lead to entrepreneurial growth.   Timestamps: 01:12 Introduction to Catie 01:28 Challenges Faced by Modern Parents 02:26 The Importance of Life Coaching 06:15 Tools for Entrepreneurial Parents 10:22 Clarity, Focus, Ease, and Grace 13:44 Understanding Self-Efficacy and Neurodiversity 16:35 Supporting Neurodivergent Individuals 20:25 Modern Toolbox for Success 26:20 Pillars of Success 28:21 The Role of Parents in Student Success 30:01 Grace and Gratitude 33:01 The Importance of Peer Tutoring 38:01 Finding the Right College Fit   Links: Catie's Website: https://www.catiechase.com/ Catie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catierchase/  

David Aferiat is the founder of Avid Vines, an organic wine importer based out of Atlanta. Avid Wines specializes in high-quality, certified organic champagnes. In this episode, listen in as David shares his journey and shares insights into fostering business growth and community through shared values and experiences. David talks about his experiences with starting Avid Vines, the challenges of business partnerships, wellness, and even myths about champagne.    Timestamps: 01:14 - EO connections 04:05 - Avid Vines 09:41 - Myths about champagne 13:31 - Personal growth 20:54 - Perseverance and Purpose 32:20 - The Hero's Journey 34:31 - Framework for Personal Growth 36:07 - Daily disciplines 45:36 - Looking Forward 48:33 - Exploring champagne and avid vines   Links: Avid Vines: https://avidvines.com/ David's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david_aferiat/ David's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-aferiat/  

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