Female Startup Club

Female Startup Club
Female Startup Club

Join your host and hype girl, Doone Roisin, for full access to the best knowledge, tips, and strategies from the world's most exciting (and successful) founders & entrepreneurs doing multi 7, 8 & 9 figures in revenue - who happen to be women. This is the go-to space for early stage dreamers women-in-progress to be inspired to start their side hustle or business, and get help along the journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 6 Quick Questions with Bondi Blades Founder Ali Clarke (Part 2)

    2 DAYS AGO

    6 Quick Questions with Bondi Blades Founder Ali Clarke (Part 2)

    Hello and welcome back to the show! It’s Doone here, your host and hype girl. We’re wrapping up our three-part bootstrapping mini-series with a total powerhouse—Ali Clarke, founder of Bondi Blades, Australia’s first at-home derma razor company. Bondi Blades started as a pandemic baby with just a couple hundred bucks and quickly grew into so much more than a side hustle. Last year, Ali hit $1 million in revenue and landed her products in over 1,000 stores across Australia. How’s that for impressive? In this episode, Ali takes us through her exact blueprint for launching Bondi Blades and shares actionable tips for every founder starting their journey today. She’s breaking down what worked for her in those scrappy early days, including her experience at Cosmoprof trade show—what it cost, what she learned, and how it impacted her business. This is one of those episodes that will light a fire under you, no matter where you’re at in your entrepreneurial journey. Alrighty, let’s dive into it. This is Ali for Female Startup Club. LINKS WE MENTION: Ali Clarke Instagram Bondi Blades Website Female Startup Club - Ecommerce Fundamentals Join the FSC CLUB & Ask Your Questions: www.facebook.com/groups/femalestartupclub Join thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com  Join our tool and private community for small business owners, Majic [formerly known as Hype Club] Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    5 min
  2. Self-Made: 6 Quick Questions with Blume Founder Karen Danudjaja (Part 2)

    DEC 13

    Self-Made: 6 Quick Questions with Blume Founder Karen Danudjaja (Part 2)

    Hello and welcome back to the show! It’s Doone here, your host and hype girl. We’re diving into the second episode of our three-part mini-series all about bootstrapping, and this one is a total gem. Today, we're playing back our episode chatting with the brilliant Karen Danudjaja, founder of Blume, the wellness brand that’s taken superfood lattes to a whole new level. Blume is what happens when you combine the benefits of the wellness aisle with the cozy vibes of your favorite café. Bootstrapped from Vancouver, Canada, Karen and her team have grown Blume to an impressive $10 million in sales—a major milestone for any founder. In this episode, Karen takes us through that gritty, exciting first year of business, how she got her first 1,000 customers, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. We also chat about her approach to bootstrapping Blume to this point and her experience raising $2 million for the next stage of growth. It’s packed with insights for anyone navigating those early startup days or dreaming of launching their own brand. And before we dive in, I just want to send a quick shoutout to all of YOU amazing humans. Every time you tune into an episode, share it, or tell a friend, you’re helping us grow this incredible community. We’ve got some exciting things in the works, and I can’t wait to share them with you soon! Alrighty, let’s get into this episode. This is Karen for Female Startup Club. LINKS WE MENTION: Karen's Instagram Blume Website Female Startup Club - Ecommerce Fundamentals Join the FSC CLUB & Ask Your Questions: www.facebook.com/groups/femalestartupclub Join thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com  Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    13 min
  3. Self-Made: How to Bootstrap a Brand to $10M in Sales, with Blume’s Founder Karen Danudjaja (part 1)

    DEC 12

    Self-Made: How to Bootstrap a Brand to $10M in Sales, with Blume’s Founder Karen Danudjaja (part 1)

    Hello and welcome back to the show! It’s Doone here, your host and hype girl. We’re diving into the second episode of our three-part mini-series all about bootstrapping, and this one is a total gem. Today, we're playing back our episode chatting with the brilliant Karen Danudjaja, founder of Blume, the wellness brand that’s taken superfood lattes to a whole new level. Blume is what happens when you combine the benefits of the wellness aisle with the cozy vibes of your favorite café. Bootstrapped from Vancouver, Canada, Karen and her team have grown Blume to an impressive $10 million in sales—a major milestone for any founder. In this episode, Karen takes us through that gritty, exciting first year of business, how she got her first 1,000 customers, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. We also chat about her approach to bootstrapping Blume to this point and her experience raising $2 million for the next stage of growth. It’s packed with insights for anyone navigating those early startup days or dreaming of launching their own brand. And before we dive in, I just want to send a quick shoutout to all of YOU amazing humans. Every time you tune into an episode, share it, or tell a friend, you’re helping us grow this incredible community. We’ve got some exciting things in the works, and I can’t wait to share them with you soon! Alrighty, let’s get into this episode. This is Karen for Female Startup Club. LINKS WE MENTION: Karen's Instagram Blume Website Female Startup Club - Ecommerce Fundamentals Join the FSC CLUB & Ask Your Questions: www.facebook.com/groups/femalestartupclub Join thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com  Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min
  4. Self-Made: 6 Quick Questions with Wild Things World Founder Piera Gelardi (Part 2)

    DEC 10

    Self-Made: 6 Quick Questions with Wild Things World Founder Piera Gelardi (Part 2)

    Hello and welcome back to the show! It’s Doone here, your host and hype girl. Today, we’re kicking off our three-part mini-series all about bootstrapping—those early, scrappy days where you’re building a dream with sheer grit, determination, and maybe a little duct tape. For this first episode, I’m chatting with the amazing Piera Gelardi, who you might know as the co-founder of Refinery29. But today, we’re diving into her latest creative venture, Wild Things World—a bootstrapped startup dedicated to bringing more play and joy into our everyday lives. And let me tell you, it is a total cracker of an episode. Piera radiates good vibes, and in our chat, she shares what she’s learned from her 15 years at Refinery29, why bootstrapping her new business has brought her back to her roots, and her framework for tapping into your creative self—because we all have that magic spark just waiting to be unlocked. Wild Things World is all about celebrating the power of play. Did you know that play reduces stress, boosts creativity, and even helps us live longer? Yeah, it’s that good. So if you’ve been feeling stuck, uninspired, or just plain blah, this episode is the perfect dose of creative energy. Alrighty, let’s dive in. This is Piera for Female Startup Club. LINKS WE MENTION: Piera Luisa Instagram Refinery29 Website Wild Things World Website Female Startup Club - Ecommerce Fundamentals Join the FSC CLUB & Ask Your Questions: www.facebook.com/groups/femalestartupclub Join thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com  Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14 min
  5. Self-Made: Refinery 29 Co-Founder Piera Gelardi on Building Bootstrapped Startup Wild Things World (Part 1)

    DEC 9

    Self-Made: Refinery 29 Co-Founder Piera Gelardi on Building Bootstrapped Startup Wild Things World (Part 1)

    Hello and welcome back to the show! It’s Doone here, your host and hype girl. Today, we’re kicking off our three-part mini-series all about bootstrapping—those early, scrappy days where you’re building a dream with sheer grit, determination, and maybe a little duct tape. For this first episode, I’m chatting with the amazing Piera Gelardi, who you might know as the co-founder of Refinery29. But today, we’re diving into her latest creative venture, Wild Things World—a bootstrapped startup dedicated to bringing more play and joy into our everyday lives. And let me tell you, it is a total cracker of an episode. Piera radiates good vibes, and in our chat, she shares what she’s learned from her 15 years at Refinery29, why bootstrapping her new business has brought her back to her roots, and her framework for tapping into your creative self—because we all have that magic spark just waiting to be unlocked. Wild Things World is all about celebrating the power of play. Did you know that play reduces stress, boosts creativity, and even helps us live longer? Yeah, it’s that good. So if you’ve been feeling stuck, uninspired, or just plain blah, this episode is the perfect dose of creative energy. Alrighty, let’s dive in. This is Piera for Female Startup Club. LINKS WE MENTION: Piera Luisa Instagram Refinery29 Website Wild Things World Website Female Startup Club - Ecommerce Fundamentals Join the FSC CLUB & Ask Your Questions: www.facebook.com/groups/femalestartupclub Join thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com  Female Startup Club's Instagram Doone's Instagram Doone's TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min
5
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149 Ratings

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Join your host and hype girl, Doone Roisin, for full access to the best knowledge, tips, and strategies from the world's most exciting (and successful) founders & entrepreneurs doing multi 7, 8 & 9 figures in revenue - who happen to be women. This is the go-to space for early stage dreamers women-in-progress to be inspired to start their side hustle or business, and get help along the journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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