In this episode of Chicks Who Give a Hoot, I welcome my dear friend Kelly Kussman, founder of the clean and transparent ingredient fragrance company, Cayla Gray. Kelly delves into her entrepreneurial journey, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of building Cayla Gray from the ground up without external investment. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity and consistency in her business,[...]
In this episode of the Chicks Who Give a Hoot podcast, I chat with Nicole Middendorf, a multi-passionate business owner and wealth advisor. Nicole shares her inspiring journey from overcoming domestic violence to raising two teenagers and building her dream life through her 'Live It List.' She discusses the importance of financial literacy and autonomy, especially for women, and offers practical a[...]
In this episode of the Chicks Who Give a Hoot podcast, I welcome Adele Mulford, a seasoned creative director and brand strategist. We discuss our first meeting at Phoenix Design Week, the importance of community over competition in the creative industry, and the challenges of public speaking. Adele shares her extensive experience working with both large organizations and smaller businesses, highli[...]
In this episode of Chicks Who Give a Hoot, I chat with Roz Huang, a nonprofit founder and social advocate, who has received prestigious awards such as the 2023 Entrepreneurial Women of Impact by JP Morgan Chase and the 2024 Social Impact Honoree by Know Women Magazine. Roz shares her extraordinary journey as a first-generation Chinese American entrepreneur and public board director for various com[...]
In this episode of the Chicks Who Give a Hoot podcast, I am joined by Emily Joann Wilkins, the founder and CEO of Marketing Metal, a company specializing in marketing for small manufacturing businesses. These companies, often referred to as "job shops," represent an underserved market segment that is frequently overlooked by marketers who may not understand their unique needs.