Starter Girlz Podcast

Jennifer Loehding
  • 4.9 (39)
  • Entrepreneurship
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The Starter Girlz Podcast is your source for inspiration, growth, and bold beginnings. Here, “Girlz” isn’t about gender — it’s about grit. It represents the courage to start, the curiosity to grow, and the willingness to evolve. Each episode spotlights dreamers, builders, and difference-makers from all walks of life — entrepreneurs, creators, leaders, and visionaries who are shaping what’s possible through courage, creativity, and conviction. Whether you're looking to elevate your career, strengthen your financial foundation, build meaningful relationships, or enhance your overall well-being, this podcast is designed to spark curiosity and empower you to take aligned action. Because in order to live the extraordinary, you must start — and every start begins with a decision. Hosted by Jennifer Loehding.

  1. 6d ago

    She Wasn’t a Chemist. She Built a Lab to Help Her Dad | Sarina Pilaroscia

    For entrepreneurs and aspiring founders, skincare entrepreneur Sarina Pilaroscia shares how her dad’s struggle with psoriasis led her to build a lab and launch a skincare brand. Watching her father struggle with severe psoriasis led Sarina to research ingredients, approach laboratories, and eventually hire her own chemist. She wasn’t a chemist herself, but she had a clear idea of what she wanted to create. Jennifer Loehding sits down with Sarina Pilaroscia, founder and CEO of Phoilex, to explore the journey from a family need to a self-funded skincare brand that launched online with Ulta Beauty. They discuss developing products from scratch, funding research, navigating regulatory delays, and finding the right customers. Sarina also shares her perspective on natural versus scientifically formulated ingredients, what persistence taught her, and why she’s learning to stop starting new things and focus. Chapters 00:00 Doctor Dismisses Psoriasis01:07 Meet Sarina and Phoilex01:36 Small Talk and Setup02:42 Dad’s Psoriasis Story05:39 Inside Out Healing Approach08:32 Topical Steroid Withdrawal12:43 Holistic Meets Western Care17:48 Phoilex Products Overview19:00 Building the Brand From Scratch23:33 Funding and Regulatory Hurdles25:17 Building Through COVID26:09 Cross-Border CBD Rules27:37 Plant Meets Science28:51 Stevia Sensitivity Story31:01 Free-From Reality Check34:13 ChatGPT For Research35:12 Entrepreneur Lessons Learned37:47 Ulta Launch And Vision40:53 Advice To New Founders43:34 Avoiding Burnout45:34 Where To Find Phoilex46:36 Final Wrap And Call To Action Connect with Sarina Pilaroscia Website: https://phoilex.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/phoilex.releaf/ Connect with Starter Girlz Starter Girlz features conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, creators, and thought leaders about what they've built, what they've learned, and the ideas that can help others grow in business and life. https://startergirlz.com Want to be a guest on Starter Girlz? https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17044863446695017c1879d7b

  2. Oct 19

    How Nearly Dying Changed What It Means to Be Alive | Tracy-Ann Palmer

    For founders, entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders, this conversation explores how nearly dying changed what it means to be alive—and what that means for personal growth and success. Career success can become part of your identity while creativity, happiness, and personal ambitions get pushed aside. What changes when you stop waiting for permission to pursue what matters to you? In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Jennifer Loehding sits down with Tracy-Ann Palmer, known as TAP the Warrior—a singer-songwriter, global technology executive, and advocate—to explore how surviving domestic violence changed her perspective on being alive. From childhood loss and immigration to an accomplished corporate career and returning to music at 53, Tracy-Ann shares the experiences behind her evolving definition of success. The conversation explores reinvention, supportive relationships, people pleasing, setting boundaries, and reconnecting with the parts of yourself you’ve put away. Subscribe for weekly conversations about entrepreneurship, professional development, personal growth, and building success on your own terms. Then tell us in the comments: What have you been putting off that would make you feel more alive? About Tracy-Ann Palmer Tracy-Ann Palmer, known as TAP the Warrior, is a singer-songwriter, recording artist, global technology executive, and advocate helping women overcome trauma and reclaim their voices. A twice immigrant born in Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe, she built a 25-year corporate career before returning to her lifelong love of music at 53. Through her music and work with women, she encourages others to feel seen and explore what is possible for their lives. Chapters 00:00 Near Death Wake Up Call00:52 Welcome and Guest Intro01:43 No Script Real Talk05:00 Tracy Ann Origin Story07:53 Music Roots and Comeback11:35 Bucket List Studio Leap13:36 Husband as Creative Partner18:22 Reinvention and Creator Mindset25:16 Finding Joy Through Creativity33:49 Tap the Warrior Backstory36:08 Surviving Domestic Violence37:44 Finding Courage to Leave38:13 Warrior Spirit and Empathy39:25 Sawubona and Giving Back41:32 New Lease on Life45:19 Happiness and Core Values47:29 Intuition and Boundaries51:32 From Victim to Seeker57:34 The Power of the Pause01:00:41 Music Album and LA Trip01:04:16 Defining Success Today01:07:00 Where to Find Tap01:07:53 Final Thanks and Sign-Off Connect with Tracy-Ann Palmer https://tapthewarrior.comFind her music on Spotify and Apple Music under TAP.Find her on Instagram as TAP the Warrior. Connect with Starter Girlz Starter Girlz features conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, creators, and thought leaders about what they've built, what they've learned, and the ideas that can help others grow in business and life. https://startergirlz.com Want to Be a Guest on Starter Girlz? Apply here:https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17044863446695017c1879d7b

  3. Oct 9

    Why We Need to Rethink the Clothes We Buy | Lacey Cadieux-McLean

    For founders, entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders, rethinking the clothes we buy connects sustainable fashion with a bigger question: how can a business make everyday life better while reducing waste? A full closet doesn’t always make a style decision easier. Wardrobe organization can help us see what we own, discover outfit combinations, and use our clothes longer. But textile waste also raises questions about what our clothes are made from—and what happens after we stop wearing them. Jennifer Loehding sits down with Lacey Cadieux-McLean, Founder & CEO of Rhubaia Ventures, to explore her sustainable clothing line and AI-powered clothing app. Drawing on her background in IT project management and creative design, Lacey is connecting personal style, confidence, and environmental responsibility. They discuss sustainable fashion, synthetic fabrics, clothing waste, virtual try-on technology, and how decision fatigue affects getting dressed. Lacey also shares the entrepreneurial lessons behind her work: learning from mistakes, seeking mentorship, and staying committed as a business grows. Chapters 00:00 Why We Need to Rethink the Clothes We Buy00:51 Meet Lacey Cadieux-McLean02:16 From Ranch Life to Fashion Technology04:04 Building Rhubaia’s Clothing Line and App06:41 Sharing and Organizing Your Virtual Closet09:18 Decision Fatigue and AI Virtual Try-On11:37 Textile Waste and Synthetic Fabrics13:59 Discussing Microplastics and Health16:00 Rethinking Everyday Choices25:09 Personal Style and Confidence30:29 The Future of AI Wardrobes33:39 Training AI to Your Style35:39 Lessons from Building a Business42:07 Grit Through the Messy Middle47:47 Where to Find Rhubaia48:48 The Story Behind the Name Connect with Lacey Cadieux-McLean Website: https://rhubaia.comFind Rhubaia on social media. Connect with Starter Girlz Starter Girlz features conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, creators, and thought leaders about what they've built, what they've learned, and the ideas that can help others grow in business and life. https://startergirlz.com Want to be a guest on Starter Girlz? https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17044863446695017c1879d7b

  4. Oct 2

    The Two Warriors Within: Which One Are You Feeding? | TJ Baird, The Warrior Dad

    For founders and entrepreneurs, The Two Warriors Within explores leadership, emotional intelligence, and personal growth. TJ Baird, the Warrior Dad, asks: Which One Are You Feeding? Drawing on 32 years of military leadership, TJ examines how anger, self-awareness, and your actions affect the people you lead. His philosophy connects the battles within us to the trust we build—or damage—in our businesses and relationships. When social media shows only the finished success story, struggle can feel like evidence that you’re falling behind. This conversation explores why sharing the unfinished journey matters, and why leadership requires honesty about your own challenges. Jennifer Loehding sits down with retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major TJ Baird, founder of Warrior Dad Stories, to explore the philosophy behind “the two warriors within.” His 32-year military career and a pivotal conversation with his daughter give that philosophy a personal foundation. They discuss why actions must match words, how presence builds trust, and why leadership is a human business. TJ shares his four principles for life and leadership, the lessons behind his storytelling platform, and how he uses strategic planning and AI to support his business. Chapters 00:00 The two warriors within00:43 Meet TJ Baird, the Warrior Dad03:08 Which warrior are you feeding?04:20 His daughter’s wake-up call06:24 From military experiences to Warrior Dad Stories09:40 The struggle behind the success story14:27 Planning, execution, and adapting in business16:31 Using AI as a business tool18:58 The AI challenge for authors and creators24:23 Do your actions match your words?25:23 Four principles for life and leadership28:43 Leadership is a human business31:39 The human side of military leadership35:06 Complex problems need more than logical solutions39:07 Inside Warrior Dad Stories41:28 Why storytelling connects people45:55 Finding the courage to tell your story Connect with TJ Baird Website: https://warriordadstories.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@warriordadstories Connect with Starter Girlz Starter Girlz features conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, creators, and thought leaders about what they've built, what they've learned, and the ideas that can help others grow in business and life. https://startergirlz.com Want to be a guest on Starter Girlz? https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17044863446695017c1879d7b

  5. Sep 25

    What $1 Million in Debt Taught Him About the Messy Middle | Brent Garrett

    For founders, entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders, growth can bring a difficult question: are you building a business you can lead, or one that demands more of you every day? In the messy middle of entrepreneurship, business growth can come with shrinking profits and mounting business debt. Brent Garrett’s story shows why moving forward means facing the numbers, setting the culture, and growing into the leader your business needs. In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Jennifer Loehding sits down with business owner and coach Brent Garrett. After discovering his business was nearly $1 million in debt, Brent had to examine the finances he had stopped watching, the culture he had allowed someone else to shape, and how far his work had drifted from his values. Brent explains the five stages of entrepreneurship and what happens when a growing company reaches the ceiling of complexity. He and Jennifer discuss the shift from doing the work yourself to leading a team, and why growing as a leader has to keep pace with growing the business. The conversation moves through business finances, culture, delegation, emotional intelligence, sales language, and finding your unique ability. Brent draws on his experience in skilled trades, while the lessons reach business owners well beyond that industry. Chapters 00:00 Trailer: From Debt to Leadership01:14 Meet Brent Garrett13:31 Aligning Values with Business Success22:42 The Five Stages of Entrepreneurship and the Messy Middle33:20 Emotional Intelligence in Leadership35:12 Emotional Intelligence in Conversations39:47 The Language of Sales45:18 Moving Through the Messy Middle50:28 Finding Your Unique Ability54:05 The Role of Pets in Emotional Support58:48 Building Meaningful Connections in Business Connect with Brent Garrett Website: https://brentgarrett.com Connect with Starter Girlz Starter Girlz features conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, creators, and thought leaders about what they've built, what they've learned, and the ideas that can help others grow in business and life. https://startergirlz.com Want to be a guest on Starter Girlz? https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17044863446695017c1879d7b

  6. Sep 17

    You Don’t Have to Start Over to Reinvent Yourself — Debbi DiMaggio

    For founders, entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders, and anyone navigating a new chapter, this episode explores why you don’t have to start over to reinvent yourself—and how taking action can create clarity when the path ahead feels uncertain. Change often challenges more than our plans. It can disrupt our identity, confidence, and sense of direction. Whether you are facing an empty nest, career transition, changing business, personal setback, or unexpected opportunity, moving forward may require reframing what is happening rather than waiting until you feel completely ready. Jennifer Loehding sits down with Debbi DiMaggio, a top 1% real estate professional, six-time author, TEDx speaker, podcast host, and mindset coach who has spent more than 35 years helping people navigate change. When her children left for college, Debbi began a decade-long reinvention that expanded her life beyond real estate into writing, speaking, coaching, philanthropy, and endurance challenges. Debbi shares why reinvention doesn’t always require leaving your career behind, how she completed the Los Angeles Marathon primarily through mindset, and why movement often comes before confidence. They also discuss resilience, accountability, reframing challenges, the Great World Race, Girls on the Run, preparing for a TEDx talk in South Africa, and the surprising connection between Debbi’s tenacity and her famous relative, Joe DiMaggio. Chapters 00:00 Reinvention Starts With Motion00:52 Welcome to Starter Girlz01:09 Meet Debbi DiMaggio07:02 The Journey Into Real Estate13:39 Mindset and Personal Growth18:22 Navigating Change and Accountability23:44 The Great World Race Initiative28:40 Debbi’s TEDx Journey29:53 The Marathon Mindset31:10 Reframing Challenges33:44 Grit and Tenacity in Life37:04 Defining Success44:12 Family Legacy and Joe DiMaggio About Debbi DiMaggio Debbi DiMaggio is a top 1% real estate professional, six-time author, TEDx speaker, mindset coach, philanthropist, and host of the Mastering the Art of Success podcast. With more than 35 years in real estate, Debbi has built her career around helping people navigate meaningful transitions and move confidently into their next chapter. Her work extends beyond real estate through writing, speaking, coaching, and her Mindset in Motion philosophy, which encourages people to build confidence, clarity, and momentum through intentional action. She is also leading Debbi Runs the World, an initiative supporting Girls on the Run while inspiring people to identify, share, and pursue meaningful goals of their own. Connect with Debbi DiMaggio https://debbidimaggio.com https://debbirunstheworld.com https://networkdebbi.com https://www.instagram.com/debbidimaggio Connect with Starter Girlz https://startergirlz.com Want to Be a Guest on Starter Girlz Podcast https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17044863446695017c1879d7b

  7. Sep 10

    Why Your Humanity Matters More in an AI-Driven Job Market | Mae Schaefer & Deborah Wheatman

    For founders, entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders, and professionals navigating career transitions, this episode explores why your humanity matters more in an AI-driven job market—and how personal branding and authentic storytelling can help you stand out. AI job search tools can be helpful, but relying on them alone can make your resume sound like everyone else’s. Human experts can help uncover the experiences, accomplishments, and unique value that automated hiring systems and generic AI-generated language often miss. Jennifer Loehding sits down with Mae Schaefer and Deborah Wheatman, co-founders of Craft Career Studio, to discuss how hiring automation is changing the job search and why an effective career strategy requires more than keywords. They explain how to communicate your value, own your accomplishments, and build a personal brand that connects with the people making hiring decisions. You’ll also hear why resume writing should focus on outcomes rather than responsibilities, how authentic storytelling can strengthen your resume and LinkedIn profile, and how to navigate job search rejection in a competitive market. About Mae Schaefer & Deborah Wheatman Mae Schaefer and Deborah Wheatman are the co-founders of Craft Career Studio, where they combine their backgrounds in marketing, research, career strategy, and professional writing to help people navigate career transitions. Through a personalized, high-touch approach, they help professionals clarify their value, strengthen their personal brands, and tell career stories that connect with real people. Connect with Mae Schaefer & Deborah Wheatman Website: https://craftcareerstudio.com Chapters 00:00 Why Humanity Matters in an AI-Driven Job Market 00:58 Celebrating Grit and Determination 02:07 Founding Craft Career Studio 05:18 Services Offered by Craft Career Studio 08:40 The Importance of Storytelling in Resumes 13:40 Crafting Aspirations and Outcomes 17:36 Empowering Women in Career Advancement 20:33 Navigating the Entrepreneurial Journey 23:23 The Power of Delegation and Focus 25:00 Crafting Unique Career Stories 27:54 The Human Touch in Resume Writing 30:26 Navigating Career Transitions 33:45 The Passion Behind the Work 37:57 Dealing with Job Search Rejections 43:07 Defining Success in Business 45:31 The Boutique Experience in Career Services Connect with Starter Girlz Starter Girlz features conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, creators, and thought leaders about what they’ve built, what they’ve learned, and the ideas that can help others grow in business and life. https://startergirlz.com Want to Be a Guest on Starter Girlz? Apply here: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17044863446695017c1879d7b

  8. Sep 2

    How to Win When You Lose the Trophy | Dr. Angela Kerek

    For founders, entrepreneurs, creators, leaders, and other growth-minded professionals, success can become so closely tied to achievement that it becomes difficult to know who you are without the title, trophy, or next win. In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Jennifer Loehding sits down with Dr. Angela Kerek—a former professional tennis player, global law firm partner, entrepreneur, author, and high-performance coach—to explore what her many reinventions have taught her about winning externally while learning how to win from within. Angela explains why high performers often depend on achievement and adrenaline to keep moving, what happens when those external measures disappear, and why sustainable fulfillment requires an identity beyond titles, careers, and trophies. Their conversation explores career transitions, high performance, Active Giving, aging and fitness, menopause, creativity versus execution, listening to the body, creating space for growth, and replacing traditional to-do lists with “win lists” that recognize progress and rebuild self-worth. Connect with Dr. Angela Kerek Website: https://angelakerek.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelakerek Connect with Starter Girlz Starter Girlz features conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, creators, and thought leaders about what they've built, what they've learned, and the ideas that can help others grow in business and life. startergirlz.com Want to be a guest on Starter Girlz? podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17044863446695017c1879d7b

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The Starter Girlz Podcast is your source for inspiration, growth, and bold beginnings. Here, “Girlz” isn’t about gender — it’s about grit. It represents the courage to start, the curiosity to grow, and the willingness to evolve. Each episode spotlights dreamers, builders, and difference-makers from all walks of life — entrepreneurs, creators, leaders, and visionaries who are shaping what’s possible through courage, creativity, and conviction. Whether you're looking to elevate your career, strengthen your financial foundation, build meaningful relationships, or enhance your overall well-being, this podcast is designed to spark curiosity and empower you to take aligned action. Because in order to live the extraordinary, you must start — and every start begins with a decision. Hosted by Jennifer Loehding.

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  • Creator
    Jennifer Loehding
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    320
  • Rating
    Explicit
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