Startups in Stilettos

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Have you recently started a business, or are you considering taking the leap to start? Do you find yourself alone or overwhelmed in the whirlwind of early challenges in your Entreprenista journey? Well, you’re in the right place - Startups in Stilettos is for you. Learn what it takes to grow your startup, from your peers in the startup world, and those who are in your shoes (or stilettos, if you will) We’re meeting you where you are to get you through your biggest challenges and toward your biggest goals. From the team behind the Entreprenista podcast, tune in to Startups in Stilettos as you take steps to build your startup from the ground up. So what can you expect from Startups in Stilettos? Each week, we’ll interview a startup founder in our community to uncover their early challenges, learn from the solutions they’ve found, make new connections, and strategize for the future growth of their business. You’ll walk away with practical tips and resources to help you along your journey and a new community member to connect with through the Entreprenista League!

  1. 2d ago

    Luba Patlakh Helps Parents Navigate Their Kids' Development

    Resources:  Bobo Wears a Bowtie “So all of these pieces started to come together to become this personal brand. The voice of the families. That's who I am.” What does it take to pivot careers, build a million-dollar business, and impact the lives of more than 150,000 families? In this inspiring episode of Startups in Stilettos, hosts Carlyn Bushman and Ingrid Zapata-Read sit down with Luba Patlakh, founder of Kidology, speech-language pathologist, entrepreneur, author, and podcast host. Luba shares her unconventional journey from working in broadcast journalism at Good Morning America to launching Kidology, a pediatric therapy practice that has earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list for two consecutive years. She opens up about navigating burnout, learning the business side of healthcare, finding mentors later in her entrepreneurial journey, and why asking for help sooner can change everything. What We Talked About: From Journalism to Speech Pathology [1:43] Learning the Financial Side of Business [10:25] The Parent Pathway and Brand Mission [16:11] Self-Care, Mindset, and Wellness [24:50] Where to Find Luba Online [31:12] Connect with Luba: @lubapatlakh on Instagram Luba Patlakh on ⁠LinkedIn ⁠ Connect with Ingrid: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@itsingridsworld⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on Instagram ⁠⁠ Ingrid Zapata-Read⁠⁠ on⁠⁠ ⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grow With Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Carlyn: ⁠⁠ @carlynbushmanconsulting⁠⁠ on Instagram ⁠⁠ Carlyn Bushman⁠⁠ on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠ Carlyn Bushman Consulting⁠ Members of our Entreprenista League get access to live Office Hours with top founders that have been on our show! Join the ⁠Entreprenista League ⁠today! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey!  Get Featured on Startups in Stilettos Want a chance to be featured on Startups in Stilettos? We’re currently accepting applications from our Entreprenista League members to be featured on the show! Think of the Entreprenista League as your team members in what can be a lonely startup founder’s journey. You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded female startup founders who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website,⁠ social channels – and, of course, the Startups in Stilettos podcast – and so much MORE! Grow Your Startup with Startups in Stilettos Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Startups in Stilettos, powered by the Entreprenista Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more startup founders, like you, and have a chance to win a one-on-one mentor and strategy session with Stephanie Cartin. Join us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter,⁠ ⁠Instagram,⁠ and ⁠LinkedIn.⁠ And for even more exclusive content and information – and to get access to the 8 Secrets to Success in Your Business video course and worksheet – ⁠⁠⁠visit our website⁠⁠.

  2. Jul 7

    Hayleigh Hayhurst Teaches Founders to Build Podcasts With Real Strategy Behind Them

    “Understanding your audience and creating something specifically for them is the best approach you could take with any of this.” What does it really take to launch a podcast that drives business growth? This week on Startups in Stilettos, Ingrid Zapata-Read and Carlyn Bushman sit down with Hayleigh Hayhurst, founder of Espresso Podcast Production, to uncover the strategy behind successful podcasts and why there’s still plenty of room for new voices in the industry.  Hayleigh shares her entrepreneurial journey from studying journalism and launching a podcast for fun to building a thriving podcast production agency that helps business owners grow their brands through intentional content. She breaks down common podcasting myths, explains how entrepreneurs can turn their podcasts into powerful marketing tools, and reveals why having a clear strategy matters more than chasing download numbers.  What We Talked About: Is It Too Late to Start a Podcast [6:39] From Podcast Production to AI Education [21:57] How AI is Changing Podcasting [26:31] Growing From Zero to Ten Episodes [30:55] Where to Find Hayleigh Online [34:53] Connect with Hayleigh: @espressopodcastproduction on Instagram Hayleigh Hayhurst on ⁠LinkedIn ⁠ Connect with Ingrid: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@itsingridsworld⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on Instagram ⁠⁠ Ingrid Zapata-Read⁠⁠ on⁠⁠ ⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grow With Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Carlyn: ⁠⁠ @carlynbushmanconsulting⁠⁠ on Instagram ⁠⁠ Carlyn Bushman⁠⁠ on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠ Carlyn Bushman Consulting⁠ Members of our Entreprenista League get access to live Office Hours with top founders that have been on our show! Join the ⁠Entreprenista League ⁠today! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey!  Get Featured on Startups in Stilettos Want a chance to be featured on Startups in Stilettos? We’re currently accepting applications from our Entreprenista League members to be featured on the show! Think of the Entreprenista League as your team members in what can be a lonely startup founder’s journey. You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded female startup founders who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website,⁠ social channels – and, of course, the Startups in Stilettos podcast – and so much MORE! Grow Your Startup with Startups in Stilettos Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Startups in Stilettos, powered by the Entreprenista Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more startup founders, like you, and have a chance to win a one-on-one mentor and strategy session with Stephanie Cartin. Join us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter,⁠ ⁠Instagram,⁠ and ⁠LinkedIn.⁠ And for even more exclusive content and information – and to get access to the 8 Secrets to Success in Your Business video course and worksheet – ⁠⁠⁠visit our website⁠⁠.

  3. Jun 30

    Dr. Dominique Carson Proves Two Callings Can Become One Business

    “An inspirational vision is not a pipedream. Give it a chance to mature and reveal its true potential” In this inspiring episode of Startups in Stilettos, hosts Carlyn Bushman and Ingrid Zapata-Read sit down with Dr. Dominique Carson—licensed massage practitioner, journalist, author, and founder of the mobile massage business Mani Benedette. Dr. Dominique shares her remarkable journey from a young writer inspired by family and storytelling to a wellness entrepreneur helping clients heal through bodywork and specialized lymphatic drainage therapy. From earning historic recognition as the first African American recipient of Brooklyn College’s Wall of Fame Award to building a thriving business rooted in purpose, Dr. Dominique opens up about the power of listening to intuition, honoring the wisdom of mentors, and embracing unexpected opportunities. She also discusses investing in continued education, balancing multiple passions, and why entrepreneurs should never box themselves into a single identity. What We Talked About: The Journey to Massage Therapy [1:34] The Birth of Mani Benedette [7:26] Certification and Continuous Learning [12:33] Balancing Business and Education [15:49] Making History and Reflecting on Achievements [19:13] Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs [24:26] Connect with Dr. Dominique: @domcarson90 on Instagram Dr. Dominique Carson on ⁠LinkedIn ⁠ Connect with Ingrid: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@itsingridsworld⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on Instagram ⁠⁠ Ingrid Zapata-Read⁠⁠ on⁠⁠ ⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grow With Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Carlyn: ⁠⁠ @carlynbushmanconsulting⁠⁠ on Instagram ⁠⁠ Carlyn Bushman⁠⁠ on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠ Carlyn Bushman Consulting⁠ Members of our Entreprenista League get access to live Office Hours with top founders that have been on our show! Join the ⁠Entreprenista League ⁠today! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey!  Get Featured on Startups in Stilettos Want a chance to be featured on Startups in Stilettos? We’re currently accepting applications from our Entreprenista League members to be featured on the show! Think of the Entreprenista League as your team members in what can be a lonely startup founder’s journey. You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded female startup founders who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website,⁠ social channels – and, of course, the Startups in Stilettos podcast – and so much MORE! Grow Your Startup with Startups in Stilettos Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Startups in Stilettos, powered by the Entreprenista Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more startup founders, like you, and have a chance to win a one-on-one mentor and strategy session with Stephanie Cartin. Join us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter,⁠ ⁠Instagram,⁠ and ⁠LinkedIn.⁠ And for even more exclusive content and information – and to get access to the 8 Secrets to Success in Your Business video course and worksheet – ⁠⁠⁠visit our website⁠⁠.

  4. Jun 23

    Devin Lee Helps Service Businesses Stop Running on Broken Processes

    Resources mentioned: Entreprenistas get 35% off Dubsado with code ENTREPRENISTA35 at dubsado.com/entreprenista. “Once you launch into entrepreneurship and start providing a service, you need to figure out how you are bringing your money in and how you are presenting yourself with your clients from proposals to everything else.” In this episode of Startups in Stilettos, hosts Carlyn Bushman and Ingrid Zapata-Read sit down with systems strategist and Dubsado expert Devin Lee to uncover how founders can create businesses that run more efficiently, deliver a better client experience, and free up time for the work they love most.  Devin shares her unconventional journey from art school and professional organizing to becoming a sought-after systems consultant for creative agencies and service-based businesses. Along the way, she discovered a powerful truth: before you automate anything, you need to understand how your business actually works.  What We Talked About: Devin Lee's Unique Career Path [1:14] Choosing the Right Tools for Business [6:23] The Role of AI and Automation [9:11] Building Robust SOPs and Team Culture [15:07] Personal Touch in Automation [21:44 Personal Insights and Offers [28:55] Connect with Devin: Devin Lee on ⁠LinkedIn ⁠ Connect with Ingrid: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@itsingridsworld⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on Instagram ⁠⁠ Ingrid Zapata-Read⁠⁠ on⁠⁠ ⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grow With Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Carlyn: ⁠⁠ @carlynbushmanconsulting⁠⁠ on Instagram ⁠⁠ Carlyn Bushman⁠⁠ on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠ Carlyn Bushman Consulting⁠ Members of our Entreprenista League get access to live Office Hours with top founders that have been on our show! Join the ⁠Entreprenista League ⁠today! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey!  Get Featured on Startups in Stilettos Want a chance to be featured on Startups in Stilettos? We’re currently accepting applications from our Entreprenista League members to be featured on the show! Think of the Entreprenista League as your team members in what can be a lonely startup founder’s journey. You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded female startup founders who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website,⁠ social channels – and, of course, the Startups in Stilettos podcast – and so much MORE! Grow Your Startup with Startups in Stilettos Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Startups in Stilettos, powered by the Entreprenista Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more startup founders, like you, and have a chance to win a one-on-one mentor and strategy session with Stephanie Cartin. Join us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter,⁠ ⁠Instagram,⁠ and ⁠LinkedIn.⁠ And for even more exclusive content and information – and to get access to the 8 Secrets to Success in Your Business video course and worksheet – ⁠⁠⁠visit our website⁠⁠.

  5. Jun 16

    Annie Graziani Challenges the Definition of Success Modern Work Created

    “We've got to find a way to keep the good people contributing their talents in the workforce.” In this thought-provoking episode of Startups in Stilettos, hosts Carlyn Bushman and Ingrid Zapata-Read sit down with Annie Graziani, founder of Sovera Strategy Company, doctoral researcher at the University of Pennsylvania, executive coach, and author of the upcoming book Leave Life and Live. Annie shares insights from two decades of leading organizational transformations and her groundbreaking research on work-life integration, personal sovereignty, and the future of leadership.  Together, they explore why traditional definitions of success may be failing us, how the pandemic accelerated a shift toward freedom and flexibility, and why today’s workforce is prioritizing time abundance over climbing the corporate ladder. Annie also discusses the impact of AI on the workplace, the importance of autonomy and trust in leadership, and how entrepreneurs can design their businesses around what truly matters in each season of life.   What We Talked About: Annie’s Journey and Insights [2:35] The Shift in Work Dynamics Post-Pandemic [5:40] Flexibility and Autonomy in Work [10:51] Redefining Success and Personal Choices [15:55] AI’s Impact on Work and Human Capacity [25:30] Connect with Annie: @anniegraziani on Instagram Annie Graziani ⁠LinkedIn ⁠ Connect with Ingrid: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@itsingridsworld⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on Instagram ⁠⁠ Ingrid Zapata-Read⁠⁠ on⁠⁠ ⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grow With Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Carlyn: ⁠⁠ @carlynbushmanconsulting⁠⁠ on Instagram ⁠⁠ Carlyn Bushman⁠⁠ on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠ Carlyn Bushman Consulting⁠ Members of our Entreprenista League get access to live Office Hours with top founders that have been on our show! Join the ⁠Entreprenista League ⁠today! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey!  Get Featured on Startups in Stilettos Want a chance to be featured on Startups in Stilettos? We’re currently accepting applications from our Entreprenista League members to be featured on the show! Think of the Entreprenista League as your team members in what can be a lonely startup founder’s journey. You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded female startup founders who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website,⁠ social channels – and, of course, the Startups in Stilettos podcast – and so much MORE! Grow Your Startup with Startups in Stilettos Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Startups in Stilettos, powered by the Entreprenista Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more startup founders, like you, and have a chance to win a one-on-one mentor and strategy session with Stephanie Cartin. Join us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter,⁠ ⁠Instagram,⁠ and ⁠LinkedIn.⁠ And for even more exclusive content and information – and to get access to the 8 Secrets to Success in Your Business video course and worksheet – ⁠⁠⁠visit our website⁠⁠.

  6. Jun 9

    Ruchi Pinniger Teaches Women Founders to Rewrite Their Money Beliefs

    “You can’t outperform your relationship with money.” In this episode of Startups in Stilettos, hosts Carlin Bushman and Ingrid Zapata Reed sit down with Ruchi Pinniger, founder and CEO of Watch Her Prosper, to explore the powerful connection between money mindset and business success. After spending nearly two decades as a Wall Street executive, Ruchi left corporate finance to help women founders build healthier relationships with money through financial guidance, bookkeeping support, and mindset coaching. Together, they discuss why so many women avoid their numbers, how childhood experiences shape financial behaviors, and why true prosperity goes far beyond revenue and profit. From overcoming shame around money to implementing practical habits that create financial confidence, Ruchi shares actionable strategies founders can use to build both wealth and wellbeing. She also introduces her RIR Method (Recognize, Interrupt, Reframe), a simple but powerful framework for transforming limiting beliefs into empowering ones. ‍‍ What We Talked About: Leaving Wall Street to Follow a Greater Purpose [3:00] Why Women Carry Shame Around Money and How It Impacts Business [7:30] Redefining Prosperity Beyond Revenue and Profit [11:00] The Power of the RIR (Recognize, Interrupt, Reframe) Method [15:00] Practical Steps to Build a Healthier Relationship with Money [24:00] ‍ Connect with Ruchi: @ruchipinniger on Instagram Ruchi Pinniger on LinkedIn Watch Her Prosper ‍ Connect with Ingrid: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@itsingridsworld⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on Instagram ⁠⁠ Ingrid Zapata-Read⁠⁠ on⁠⁠ ⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grow With Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ‍ Connect with Carlyn: ⁠⁠ @carlynbushmanconsulting⁠⁠ on Instagram ⁠⁠ Carlyn Bushman⁠⁠ on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠ Carlyn Bushman Consulting⁠ Members of our Entreprenista League get access to live Office Hours with top founders that have been on our show! Join the ⁠Entreprenista League ⁠today! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey!  Get Featured on Startups in Stilettos Want a chance to be featured on Startups in Stilettos? We’re currently accepting applications from our Entreprenista League members to be featured on the show! Think of the Entreprenista League as your team members in what can be a lonely startup founder’s journey. You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded female startup founders who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website,⁠ social channels – and, of course, the Startups in Stilettos podcast – and so much MORE! Grow Your Startup with Startups in Stilettos Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Startups in Stilettos, powered by the Entreprenista Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more startup founders, like you, and have a chance to win a one-on-one mentor and strategy session with Stephanie Cartin. Join us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter,⁠ ⁠Instagram,⁠ and ⁠LinkedIn.⁠ And for even more exclusive content and information – and to get access to the 8 Secrets to Success in Your Business video course and worksheet – ⁠⁠⁠visit our website⁠⁠.

  7. Jun 2

    Suzy Haber Wakefield Teaches Lingerie and Swim Founders to Launch Without Losing Money

    “...I had all this knowledge and way of putting design into work because I had learned from my partners to say, yes, it's a creative entity, but you have to have a process to it…” In this episode of Startups and Stilettos, host Carlyn Bushman sits down with product development expert Suzy Haber Wakefield, founder of Suzy Wakefield Designs, to unpack what it really takes to build a successful product-based brand in today’s crowded market.  From lingerie and swimwear to activewear and intimates, Susie shares insider insights from her years leading design at major brands like Victoria’s Secret and explains why great brands are built “product first.” The conversation dives into market research, product pillars, founder involvement, fit testing, innovation in sustainable fabrics, and the costly mistakes founders can avoid before launching. What We Talked About: Understanding Your Target Consumer [1:01] Identifying Market Gaps and Unique Ideas [6:40] The Importance of Product Pillars [10:02] The Role of Founders in Product Development [18:52] The Importance of Feedback and Iteration [26:12] Actionable Steps for Founders [32:34] Connect with Suzy: @suzywakefielddesigns on Instagram Suzy Haber Wakefield on ⁠LinkedIn ⁠ Connect with Ingrid: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@itsingridsworld⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on Instagram ⁠⁠ Ingrid Zapata-Read⁠⁠ on⁠⁠ ⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grow With Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Carlyn: ⁠⁠ @carlynbushmanconsulting⁠⁠ on Instagram ⁠⁠ Carlyn Bushman⁠⁠ on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠ Carlyn Bushman Consulting⁠ Members of our Entreprenista League get access to live Office Hours with top founders that have been on our show! Join the ⁠Entreprenista League ⁠today! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey!  Get Featured on Startups in Stilettos Want a chance to be featured on Startups in Stilettos? We’re currently accepting applications from our Entreprenista League members to be featured on the show! Think of the Entreprenista League as your team members in what can be a lonely startup founder’s journey. You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded female startup founders who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website,⁠ social channels – and, of course, the Startups in Stilettos podcast – and so much MORE! Grow Your Startup with Startups in Stilettos Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Startups in Stilettos, powered by the Entreprenista Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more startup founders, like you, and have a chance to win a one-on-one mentor and strategy session with Stephanie Cartin. Join us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter,⁠ ⁠Instagram,⁠ and ⁠LinkedIn.⁠ And for even more exclusive content and information – and to get access to the 8 Secrets to Success in Your Business video course and worksheet – ⁠⁠⁠visit our website⁠⁠.

  8. May 26

    Sheri Crawley Builds a National Movement for Girls of Color

    When you are in alignment with what you're being called to do, which is quite different than just like Googling your way to purpose, you know, like I don't believe that can happen. You have to go within. Then the community is actually pulling you.” In this inspiring live episode of Startups in Stilettos, Ingrid Zapata-Read and Carlyn Bushman sit down with Sheri Crawley, founder and CEO of Pretty Brown Girl, to talk about purpose-driven entrepreneurship, resilience, and building a movement that changes lives. From leaving corporate America and navigating personal loss to creating a nationally recognized brand empowering over 100,000 girls and women of color, Sherri shares the deeply personal journey behind her mission. She opens up about the pivotal moments that led to the creation of Pretty Brown Girl, the importance of listening to your calling instead of overthinking the “how,” and how aligning passion with impact can create both meaningful change and sustainable revenue. Sherri also shares lessons on scaling a mission-driven business, balancing nonprofit and for-profit ventures, trusting your intuition, and why women entrepreneurs need to stop waiting for ‘perfect’ and start moving with purpose. What We Talked About: Finding Purpose & Community [1:24] The Birth of Pretty Brown Girl [10:08] Just Do the Thing [14:09] Navigating Entrepreneurship and Non Profit Dynamics [20:11] Understanding Structure [24:33] Connect with Sheri: @shericrawley on Instagram Sheri Crawley on LinkedIn Connect with Ingrid: ⁠⁠ ⁠@itsingridsworld⁠ ⁠⁠on Instagram ⁠⁠ Ingrid Zapata-Read⁠⁠ on⁠ ⁠Linkedin⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Grow With Community⁠⁠⁠⁠ Members of our Entreprenista League get access to live Office Hours with top founders that have been on our show! Join the ⁠Entreprenista League ⁠today! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey!  Get Featured on Startups in Stilettos Want a chance to be featured on Startups in Stilettos? We’re currently accepting applications from our Entreprenista League members to be featured on the show! Think of the Entreprenista League as your team members in what can be a lonely startup founder’s journey. You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded female startup founders who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our ⁠website,⁠ social channels – and, of course, the Startups in Stilettos podcast – and so much MORE! Grow Your Startup with Startups in Stilettos Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Startups in Stilettos, powered by the Entreprenista Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more startup founders, like you, and have a chance to win a one-on-one mentor and strategy session with Stephanie Cartin. Join us on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter,⁠ ⁠Instagram,⁠ and ⁠LinkedIn.⁠ And for even more exclusive content and information – and to get access to the 8 Secrets to Success in Your Business video course and worksheet – ⁠⁠visit our website⁠.

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Have you recently started a business, or are you considering taking the leap to start? Do you find yourself alone or overwhelmed in the whirlwind of early challenges in your Entreprenista journey? Well, you’re in the right place - Startups in Stilettos is for you. Learn what it takes to grow your startup, from your peers in the startup world, and those who are in your shoes (or stilettos, if you will) We’re meeting you where you are to get you through your biggest challenges and toward your biggest goals. From the team behind the Entreprenista podcast, tune in to Startups in Stilettos as you take steps to build your startup from the ground up. So what can you expect from Startups in Stilettos? Each week, we’ll interview a startup founder in our community to uncover their early challenges, learn from the solutions they’ve found, make new connections, and strategize for the future growth of their business. You’ll walk away with practical tips and resources to help you along your journey and a new community member to connect with through the Entreprenista League!

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  • Creator
    Entreprenista Network
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    227
  • Rating
    Explicit
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