Takin' Care of Lady Business®

Jennifer Justice
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You don’t need permission or a new rulebook for success. You already own it. Takin’ Care of Lady Business is hosted by Jennifer Justice—entrepreneur, attorney, and fierce advocate for women in business. The show features unfiltered conversations with women redefining leadership, value, and success across industries. This isn’t about breaking barriers or playing inside outdated systems; it’s about using the power you already have to win on your own terms, with real insight, sharp perspective, and zero BS.

  1. 3D AGO

    Navigating Wellness Trends with Dria Murphy

    When you stop following someone else’s playbook and create your own path to success, amazing things happen. Today’s guest built a thriving wellness business by focusing on authenticity, simplicity, and balance, ignoring the noise of fleeting trends and extreme advice. Takin’ Care of Lady Business Episode 145 In this episode of Taking Care of Lady Business, host Jennifer Justice chats with Dria Murphy, CEO and Founder of bydria, to discuss building a wellness empire that meets the needs of real people, not just the latest trend. Dria shares her journey from working in the fashion industry to founding a global wellness membership community, and how she recognized the need for a space that offers curated, intentional content and events for women. Dria opens up about the power of trusting your instincts, the importance of mental health in wellness, and how she keeps her business grounded in balance, not extremes. She and JJ dive into the power of finding what works for you, not chasing every wellness trend, and the value of saying no to things that don’t align with your core values. In this episode, you’ll learn: The importance of trusting your instincts and staying true to what works for you How authenticity and balance can help you build a wellness empire without following the latest trends Why setting boundaries, and prioritizing mental health are crucial for personal and professional success Highlights: (00:00) Meet Dria Murphy (01:17) What by dria is and why she built it (02:48) From fashion PR to entrepreneurship (06:46) Why balance beats extremes in wellness (08:48) Dria Water and how she tests products (13:05) The meditation practice that changed everything (15:41) Wellness doesn't have to cost anything (16:09) Multitask beauty moments and morning non-negotiables (18:22) Why consistency matters more than any product (27:00) Turning down money to protect her reputation (28:34) The worst advice she ever received About Our Guest: Dria Murphy is the CEO and Founder of by dria, a global wellness membership platform. After transitioning from the fashion industry to wellness, Dria created a space that inspires women to navigate the overwhelming wellness landscape with intention and balance. Through her platform, content, and events, Dria shares her expertise on curating wellness rituals that focus on mental health, authenticity, and simplicity, helping others build lives and businesses grounded in clarity, well-being, and purpose. Dria Murphy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriamurphy/ Dria Murphy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/driamurphy/  Explore by dria: https://www.bydria.com/  About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept. JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99 The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/ JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/  Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/ The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰. If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend. This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

    31 min

  2. MAR 25

    Mastering Personal Finance with Catherine Valega

    The quickest way to lose confidence with money is to ignore the fundamentals. Today’s guest explains how to take control of your financial future, build wealth, and stay aligned with your values. Takin’ Care of Lady Business Episode 144 In this episode of Taking Care of Lady Business, host Jennifer Justice chats with Catherine Valega, founder of Green Bee Advisory, to dive into the importance of financial literacy, especially for women. Catherine talks about her journey from Wall Street to founding her own firm, and why she’s so passionate about helping others to take charge of their financial trajectories. She shares her background working in government trading, her time at Lehman Brothers, and her mission to support women in finance. Catherine gets real about the lack of financial education in the U.S., the difference between men and women’s approach to investing, and how she helps women understand personal finance without shame. She explains the importance of being comfortable with risk, making smarter decisions around retirement accounts, and the need for solid tax strategies. She also sheds light on the value of partnering with the right advisor and how to navigate complicated tax and investment scenarios. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why understanding personal finance is crucial How to help women to take control of their financial futures without the shame Why balancing risk is crucial for long-term growth Highlights: (00:00) Meet Catherine Valega(03:42) From Wall Street to helping women with money (06:43) When she realized women were being sidelined (08:36) Own it cause you're smarter than most of the room (10:21) Why most people lack financial education (13:56) Making finance personal, not jargon-heavy (16:38) Common misconceptions about financial advisors (20:45) Why women invest too conservatively (26:28) The huge tax bill waiting in your 401k (33:00) Three things W2 employees must do now (36:53) The S-corp trap entrepreneurs fall into About Our Guest: Catherine Valega is the founder of Green Bee Advisory, a firm focused on empowering individuals, especially women, to take control of their financial futures. With a background in Wall Street and a passion for financial literacy, Catherine helps clients optimize their wealth while minimizing taxes. She is dedicated to bridging the financial knowledge gap, supporting women’s financial independence, and making complex financial concepts accessible. Catherine is also committed to guiding her clients through smart investment strategies and tax planning for long-term financial success. Catherine Valega’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinevalega/  Catherine Valega’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerwealthandtax  Explore Green Bee Advisory: https://www.greenbeeadvisory.com/  About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept. JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99 The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/ JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/  Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/ The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰. If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend. This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

    39 min

  3. MAR 18

    The Journey of the Unexpected CEO with Shirin Behzadi

    Takin’ Care of Lady Business Episode 143  What happens when you stop asking whether the odds are in your favor and start moving forward anyway? Today’s guest built her life and leadership philosophy on that exact move, turning adversity, uncertainty, and other people’s limitations into fuel for power, growth, and scale.  In this episode of Taking Care of Lady Business, host Jennifer Justice sits down with Shirin Behzadi, former CEO and bestselling author of The Unexpected CEO, to talk about building a life and career on your own terms, even when the path in front of you looks impossible. Shirin shares her journey from leaving Iran alone at 17, arriving in the United States without money or family support, and working as a gas station cashier while putting herself through school, to eventually leading and scaling a private equity backed company operating across 12,000 cities.  Shirin gets candid about what it really means to hold a long term vision, how adversity became one of the most important forces in her life and leadership, and why women have to learn how to hear advice without automatically accepting it. She and JJ also talk about saying no, trusting your own non-negotiables, navigating rooms where you are not reflected in leadership, and why knowing you “can” matters more than waiting for external permission.   In this episode, you’ll learn: Why adversity can become a source of power instead of proof that you should stop How to build conviction in your vision even when the odds and the voices around you say otherwise Why saying no, trusting yourself, and defining your non-negotiables are essential leadership skills Highlights: (00:00) Meet Shirin Behzadi (01:40) Why she wrote The Unexpected CEO (03:37) Leaving Iran and starting over (07:32) Building toward the life she wanted (13:31) The brain tumor that changed everything (15:06) The principles behind resilience (19:37) Why saying “No” is a power move (21:32) Hear people out, but do not listen (26:11) The full circle moment that inspired her (28:34) The worst advice she ever received About Our Guest: Shirin Behzadi is a former CEO, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of The Unexpected CEO. After immigrating to the United States from Iran as a teenager on her own, she built a remarkable career across accounting, finance, operations, and executive leadership before helping scale a company backed by private equity into a major multi-brand platform. Through her book, speaking, and advisory work, Shirin shares lessons on adversity, vision, resilience, and leadership to help others build lives and careers rooted in purpose, power, and possibility.    Shirin Behzadi’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisa-marshall-92836b213/  Explore Shirin Behzadi’s Website: https://shirinbehzadi.com/  Explore The Unexpected CEO: https://shirinbehzadi.com/book/  The Unexpected CEO on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0gdt8XGD   About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept. JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99 The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/ JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/  Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/ The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰. If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend. This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

    33 min

  4. MAR 11

    Scale Without Selling Out with Elisa Marshall of Maman

    Takin’ Care of Lady Business Episode 142  The fastest way to lose your edge is to stop sweating the details. Today’s guest built a category-defining cafe brand by doing the opposite, then scaled it without letting the soul get stripped out. In this episode of Taking Care of Lady Business, host Jennifer Justice sits down with Elisa Marshall, Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Maman, to talk about what it really takes to build a beloved brand, protect the vision, and still grow fast. Elisa shares how Maman started in 2014 as a personal passion project, why the name is a nod to home and French culture, and how a tiny Soho cafe turned into 51 locations in just over a decade.  Elisa gets candid about the messy middle, what happens when you grow too quickly, how burnout shows up for founders and teams, and the mindset shift from doing everything yourself to building a team that can carry the work better than you can. She also breaks down what partnering with private equity actually felt like, what she was afraid would change, and how to choose partners based on what you truly need. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to protect brand integrity while scaling from 1 location to 51 What to look for in investors and partners so they support the vision, not override it Why delegation is a power move, especially when you stop pretending you are good at everything Highlights: (00:00) Meet Elisa Marshall (02:12) The entrepreneurship blueprint she grew up with (04:21) Building the first Soho cafe from scratch (07:44) Going from Soho to 51 locations (08:10) Bootstrapping, then the COVID expansion window (09:17) Taking private equity without losing the brand (11:22) Why signature details matter more than people admit (19:09) Community first marketing over chain energy (21:31) The mistake of growing too fast (38:09) The worst advice she ever got About Our Guest: Elisa Marshall is the Chief Brand Officer and Co-Founder of Maman, the beloved cafe and bakery known for its warm hospitality, thoughtful design, and signature blue and white details. Since launching the first location in Soho in 2014, Elisa has helped scale Maman to more than 50 locations across New York, the Tri-State area, DC, Virginia, Maryland, Florida, Canada, and beyond. She is passionate about building community centered spaces, sweating the details that make a brand memorable, and proving that growth does not have to come at the cost of soul. Elisa Marshall’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisa-marshall-92836b213/  Explore Maman NYC: https://mamannyc.com/ Explore Maman NYC’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_mamannyc_/  About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept. JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99 The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/ JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/  Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/ The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰. If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend. This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

    43 min
  5. Breaking Rules to Drive Change with Shelley Zalis of The Female Quotient

    MAR 4

    Breaking Rules to Drive Change with Shelley Zalis of The Female Quotient

    Takin’ Care of Lady Business Episode 141 The rules of work were written by the people who benefited from them — so why are we still playing along? Today’s guest says it’s time to redesign the system with empathy, leadership, and collective power. In this episode of Takin’ Care of Lady Business, host Jennifer Justice sits down with Shelley Zalis, CEO of The Female Quotient, widely known as the “Chief Troublemaker”, to discuss how she’s breaking barriers in leadership and equality. Shelley shares her journey of founding Female Quotient and building a global community of women leaders dedicated to creating spaces for meaningful conversations and real change. Shelley explains how passion, compassion, and empathy are essential skills for leadership, not soft skills, and why these qualities are more important than ever in today’s business world. She reflects on her experiences of creating the Girls Lounge and the FQ Lounge, spaces that empower women to collaborate and lead with purpose. In this episode, you’ll learn: Passion, compassion, and empathy are vital for effective leadership Creating safe spaces for collaboration can spark meaningful change Conscious leadership drives success and fosters inclusive work environments Highlights: (00:00) Meet Shelley Zalis (01:38) The vision for Female Quotient (02:58) Origin story and boardroom moment (07:04) The girls lounge and power the pack (10:15) Davos breakthrough and making a mark (18:37) Stop naming new gaps and focus on action (19:27) How COVID proved change can happen fast (21:21) Fixing the care problem with wallets (22:34) Closing the pay gap systemically (32:37) Breaking rules and finding FQ About Our Guest: Known as the “Chief Troublemaker,” Shelley Zalis, CEO & Founder of The Female Quotient, is a trailblazing CEO, entrepreneur, and global advocate for women in the workplace.  A three-time movement-maker, she pioneered online research before selling her company to Ipsos for $80 million; co-founded #SeeHer, a groundbreaking initiative to ensure accurate portrayals of women in media; and built The Female Quotient, known for both its signature Equality Lounge® and having the largest global community of women in business. Recognized as one of LinkedIn’s Top 20 Most Influential Voices globally, Zalis is a sought-after thought leader and contributor to TIME, Forbes and IMD. Her numerous accolades include–most recently–the Matrix Award from New York Women in Communications, the Global Leaders 50 List and the Industry Legend Award from the AdClub. Shelley Zalis’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyzalis/  Explore The Female Quotient: https://www.thefemalequotient.com/  About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept. JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99 The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/ JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/  Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/ The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰. If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend. This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

    35 min
  6. S3Ep140: Owning the Pivot with Andy McNicol, Founder of AMstudio

    11/12/2025

    S3Ep140: Owning the Pivot with Andy McNicol, Founder of AMstudio

    At some point, every ambitious woman faces a moment that tests who she really is. When the title disappears, the safety net falls away, and all that’s left is her own voice. For Andy McNicol, that moment came after 22 years inside one of the most powerful talent agencies in the world. Laid off in the middle of a pandemic and preparing to become a single mom by choice, she had to decide whether to chase another job… or finally build something that was entirely her own. What happened next wasn’t just a career pivot. It was a reclamation. Andy created AMstudio, rebuilt her identity from the inside out, and turned uncertainty into independence. Her story is every woman’s reminder that starting over isn’t a detour. It’s often the most direct path to your power. Key Takeaways: - The job doesn’t define you — your voice does. - There’s no “right time” to start a new chapter. - Following your passion isn’t reckless — it’s how you find your purpose. - Community is your greatest asset in both business and motherhood. - Authenticity beats “faking it” every time. Learn More About Andy: Website: amstudio.me LinkedIn: Andy McNicol Instagram: @mcnics About Our Guest: Andy McNicol is a Senior Agent at Aevitas Creative Management and founder of AMstudio - an advisory firm focused on content creation and its marketing. She has represented New York Times bestselling books for Sophia Amoruso, Chrissy Teigen, The Lady Gang, Tory Burch, and the #1 New York Times bestselling memoir, Melania and Me. She represents the writer and activist Tommy Dorfman, Jenna Lyons, as well as the national bestsellers -  All The Cool Girls Get Fired by Laura Brown and Kristina O'Neill, First Gen by Alejandra Campoverdi and We've Decided to Go in a Different Direction by Tess Sanchez. She works with the lifestyle brands La Double J and Flamingo Estates.   Andy has spent her career in publishing, including 20 years with WME, where she was a partner and founding member of the Branded Lifestyle Group. She began her own strategic advisory - AMstudio in 2020, offering a holistic, 360-degree approach to multi hyphenate talent and market activation, and joined Aevitas Creative Management as a senior agent in 2024. Andy and her work have been featured in The New York Times, Variety Magazine, and Adweek. She speaks regularly at industry events, on podcasts, and conferences on how to develop successful books and content platforms. Andy holds a bachelor’s degree in English and Art History from Yale University. She lives in Manhattan with her son Luke. About Our Company, The Justice Dept. A female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰. Website:  https://www.thejusticedept.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653 If you love what you are getting out of our show, please subscribe. This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

    40 min
  7. S3Ep139: When the System Leaves Us Out, We Build Our Own with Lisa Myers, Founder & CEO of Ceres Chill

    11/05/2025

    S3Ep139: When the System Leaves Us Out, We Build Our Own with Lisa Myers, Founder & CEO of Ceres Chill

    There’s a moment every woman hits, that quiet breaking point between what the world expects of us and what we know we deserve. For Lisa Myers, that moment came somewhere between court filings, breast pumps, and 3 A.M. feedings. The world had innovated for everyone else except working moms. Lisa didn’t have an engineering degree, a trust fund, or an army of advisors. What she had was an idea and the audacity to believe she could build it herself. That spark became Ceres Chill, a company changing how women move through motherhood, work, and life. But this isn’t just Lisa’s story. It’s every woman’s story. The one where we’re told to stay quiet, be humble, play nice, and wait our turn. And like Lisa, it’s about what happens when we stop waiting and start building. Key Takeaways: - Success is creating something that helps women live and lead on their own terms. - You don’t need permission to start. - Talking about what you’ve built isn’t showing off — it’s showing what’s possible. - Community is the real engine of success. - Disruption starts with one woman saying, “This isn’t good enough.” Learn More About Lisa: Website: cereschill.com LinkedIn: Lisa Myers Instagram: @cereschill About Our Guest: Lisa Myers is the Founder of Ceres Chill, a company dedicated to ensuring the success of breastfeeding parents and the health of the world’s most vulnerable infants. In just the last few years, Lisa became a mother of two, was promoted to equity partner at an international law firm and created a company - all while enduring universal breastfeeding challenges. She struggled and failed to meet her breastfeeding goals. Through her struggles, she was inspired to invent a patented breast milk chilling thermos to help women all over the world keep their breastmilk safe and achieve their breastfeeding goals. She will never stop advocating for working women and breastfeeding families. About Our Company, The Justice Dept. A female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰. Website:  https://www.thejusticedept.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653 If you love what you are getting out of our show, please subscribe. This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

    43 min
  8. S3Ep138: The Power of the Hype Woman with Erin Gallagher, Founder & CEO of HYPE WOMEN

    10/29/2025

    S3Ep138: The Power of the Hype Woman with Erin Gallagher, Founder & CEO of HYPE WOMEN

    Erin Gallagher spent fifteen years doing everything right. Working hard, staying grateful, keeping her head down. But “doing everything right” almost cost her everything. When she became a mother, the illusion of safety in corporate America shattered. She realized she had been abandoning herself in service to everyone else. Her job, her bosses, her expectations. So she walked away. What started as a bold leap turned into a revolution. Erin launched companies built to empower women, led equity work for major brands, and created Hype Women, a global reminder of what happens when women celebrate each other without competition, apology, or restraint. Key Takeaways: - The patriarchy thrives when women compete; it crumbles when we collaborate. - The “mean girl” inside you is learned behavior that you get to unlearn. - You don’t need permission to take up space. - Real power comes from connection, not competition. - Burn the bridge if it keeps you small. Learn More About Erin: Website: hypewomen.com Instagram: @erin.gallag.her Book: Hype Women About Our Guest: Erin Gallagher is the CEO and Founder of HYPE WOMEN, an inclusive ecosystem hyping women to remember who the f*ck they are; author of Hype Women: Breaking Free from Mean Girls, Patriarchy and Systems Silencing You; host and co-producer of the Hype Women Podcast; and creator of the global Hype Women Movement and “The Fairway” - a dinner series and membership invested in networthing for women. She began her career at Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN), a non-profit legal services watchdog dedicated to ending the ban on LGBTQAI+ in the military (which they ultimately achieved). A two-time founder, Erin has spent her 20+ year career creating movements and leading global marketing, branding, communications, strategy and PR for agencies and global brands. She has counseled The White House, Fortune 100 C-suite and senior leaders at some of the world’s biggest and best brands and companies. About Our Company, The Justice Dept. A female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰. Website:  https://www.thejusticedept.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653 If you love what you are getting out of our show, please subscribe. This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

    45 min
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You don’t need permission or a new rulebook for success. You already own it. Takin’ Care of Lady Business is hosted by Jennifer Justice—entrepreneur, attorney, and fierce advocate for women in business. The show features unfiltered conversations with women redefining leadership, value, and success across industries. This isn’t about breaking barriers or playing inside outdated systems; it’s about using the power you already have to win on your own terms, with real insight, sharp perspective, and zero BS.

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