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05.03.2024

Expertise Beyond Your Own Capabilities

Amadou Doumbia, the visionary founder of Wuli Grooming, embarked on a transformative journey of self-discovery, drawing inspiration from his rich multicultural background spanning West Africa, New York City, Asia, and Sydney, Australia. Confronted with the challenges of 2020 and furloughed from his hospitality job, he transcended the belief in individual success, opting for collaboration and seeking expertise beyond his own capabilities. Wuli Grooming, specializes in crafting natural, non-synthetic hair care solutions catering to diverse hair types. The brand's astute go-to-market strategy involved direct engagement with customers, initially targeting smaller markets and gradually ascending to premium events. Amadou's nerve-wracking decision to participate in Shark Tank showcased his confidence, grounded in a background in marketing and communications. Following the show's success, Wuli Grooming has flourished in the realm of direct-to-consumer sales. With ambitious plans for international expansion, the brand remains dedicated to embracing diverse hair textures and aspiring to inspire others in the dynamic beauty industry. The episode delves into Wuli Grooming's fascinating journey, accentuating collaborative efforts, triumphs over challenges, and the significance of celebrating small victories. It also highlights Amadou's confident rejection of a partnership offer on Shark Tank as a pivotal moment in the brand's trajectory and his recent accomplishment of being one of Beauty Matter Next 2023 grant recipients. Follow @WuliGrooming or visit https://www.wuligrooming.com Tune in to learn more from Amadou and Kendra!

05.03.2024

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1 Std. 5 Min.
21.08.2025

Dr. Cindy Trimm: The New Normal RR

In this episode, Global Business Strategist and Best-Selling Author, Dr. Cindy Trimm, breaks down the keys to living your best life and how her latest book, Unstoppable: Compete With Your Best Self and Win, is helping countless people get unstuck and move toward their next level of success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21.08.2025

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45 Min.
23.06.2024

Part 1: The Value of Connections

In this two part series, Ceata E. Lash, Founder of The PuffCuff LLC, shares her inspiring journey, which began unintentionally when she stopped chemically straightening her hair and embraced her natural curls. Facing headaches from conventional styling accessories, she envisioned a new hair tool. Leveraging her engineering connections at her community college job, she developed a prototype. Ceata recounts how her product, initially a side hustle, evolved into a full-fledged business launched on Amazon in 2014. She delves into the challenges of educating customers about her unique product and the importance of utilizing available resources, such as the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and a supportive patent lawyer. Throughout the episode, Ceata discusses the value of perseverance, recognizing signs, and the differences in business startup approaches across cultures. Her determination and strategic networking led to retail success, including partnerships with major retailers like Sally Beauty, Target, TJ Maxx, and HSN. Ceata's path to winning the President's Innovation Award from Sally Beauty and the lessons she learned along the way are also highlighted. Stay tuned next week for part 2 of this dynamic conversation. Follow @ThePuffCuff or visit https://thepuffcuff.com/ Tune in to learn more from Ceata and Kendra!

23.06.2024

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38 Min.
30.06.2024

Part 2: The Value of Connections

In part two, Ceata E. Lash, Founder of The PuffCuff LLC, discusses the intricate challenges of patent protection, particularly against international copycats and large corporations; ultimately sharing a playbook of when and how to diversify your product offering. To stay competitive, Ceata delves deep into her new diffusion collection, the Cuffet, ensuring the line did not alienate existing loyal customers. This strategic move has successfully placed her products in numerous CVS and HEB stores. Despite facing obstacles such as high marketing costs and the complexities of retail readiness, Ceata underscores the importance of strategic planning and genuine customer engagement for business sustainability and growth. She explores the nuances of entrepreneurship, focusing on the challenges of innovation and scaling a business. Ceata discusses how imitation, while flattering, underscores the superior quality of the original creator's expertise. She highlights crucial aspects of financial management and finding the right equity partners to scale her business, aimed at a broad market of curly-haired individuals. Despite setbacks, Ceata remains resilient, fueled by impactful customer stories. Looking ahead, she aspires to support future entrepreneurs by offering guidance without financial burden and emphasizes the value of connections and community support. Follow @ThePuffCuff or visit https://thepuffcuff.com/ Tune in to learn more from Ceata and Kendra!

30.06.2024

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35 Min.
25.08.2024

Big BIG Vision

Keta Burke-Williams, the visionary founder of the conscious fragrance brand Ourside, shares her inspiring journey of creating a brand that celebrates diverse stories and fosters community connections. She reveals how scent became a form of escape and self-care, leading her to establish Ourside. Keta highlights the significance of community and mentorship in her entrepreneurial path and details the meticulous process behind launching a successful brand. Keta delves into the "test and learn" approach in business, discussing the balance between striving for perfection and embracing iterative improvement. She emphasizes the critical role of retail for fragrance brands, explaining her strategic partnerships with Credo Beauty and Bergdorf Goodman to position Ourside as a luxury offering. Addressing the unique challenges Black founders face in the luxury market, Keta underscores the importance of strategic partnerships and sustainable growth. She highlights the necessity of patience, readiness, and building a supportive community before pursuing rapid expansion. Keta also shares practical tips for increasing fragrance longevity and expresses her excitement for Ourside’s future, including the development of new scents and potential new product formats like candles. Follow @Ourside.NYC or visit https://ourside.nyc/. Use code BOTB for 10% off Ourside products! Tune in to learn more from Keta and Kendra!

25.08.2024

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40 Min.
09.06.2024

Having a baby after age 40

A lot of us now have higher educational and career aspirations, and that’s a great thing! So, it’s not uncommon to see people waiting until their 40s or even 50s to have children. Although age should not limit the desire to have children, there are some health considerations that should be discussed prior to conceiving. Check out this episode for the pros and cons to having babies after age 40yo and what you can do to prepare. Download and listen now!

09.06.2024

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32 Min.
16.06.2023

Let's Answer Some Emails

Dr. Plenty responds to some emails from listeners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16.06.2023

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45 Min.
22.09.2023

Part 1 Ingredients For Success: Connecting To Consumers

This week, we are launching our first episode of a special four part series with our partners at Famous Amos to support their grant program, “Ingredients For Success”. To kick things off, Rachna Patel, Vice President of Marketing - Distinctive Brand Cookies at Ferrero talks about the origin and purpose of Famous Amos and the organic nature of creating an authentic connectivity between the brand and fellow entrepreneurs. The beauty of this program is not only the history of the brand’s founder, Wally Amos but how that history is now connecting and supporting entrepreneurs to grow their own businesses through grants, mentorship, and resources. Rachna who proclaims “I Love What I Do” also shares her background and experience in finance and marketing as being instrumental in her personal and professional commitment to making a positive impact on the world through the intersection of brand values and goodwill for all.

22.09.2023

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20 Min.
02.12.2021

Irish Twins

""Irish twins"" refers to having two babies 12months apart or less. Basically, this means that a patient got pregnant when the previous child was approximately 3 months old. Some people call this situation having ""Dutch twins"" or ""Catholic twins"" as well. Many women want to have multiple children who can grow up together. But, having babies this close together is considered high risk. Download and listen to this episode to find out your risk of having Irish twins and what you can do to reduce your risks. If you're already pregnant, the second baby of Irish twins tends to deliver faster. So, make sure to listen so that you're prepared for the birth! As always, don't forget to rate, comment, and share with friends and family!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02.12.2021

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32 Min.
08.12.2023

What's The Plan

Back in the day, no one really had birth plans. Patients would just go in and follow the lead of the OB nurse and physician. But in this day and age, women want more control over their bodies and want happens in the delivery room, which is a good thing! Check out this episode to learn more about pregnancy birth plans, what to include in it, and when to discuss different aspects of it with your provider. Make sure to download, listen, and share with your friends, too!

08.12.2023

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31 Min.

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