8 episodes
Makers Mindset Nancy Twine
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5.0 • 27 Ratings
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Dive into the enlightening stories of resilience and success from today's foremost female entrepreneurs and leaders with your host, Nancy Twine. Transitioning from a high-flying career at Goldman Sachs to founding a nine-figure beauty business, Nancy brings a wealth of experience and insight to each conversation. Makers Mindset is your invitation to the inner workings of female pioneers across sectors such as technology, beauty, fashion, healthcare, finance, and philanthropy.
Every episode unlocks an intimate look at the personal journeys of female founders, executives, and changemakers. These are women reshaping the landscape of modern business and innovation, offering listeners a front-row seat to the hurdles they've overcome and the victories they've claimed. But it's more than their professional milestones that define these leaders; it's also their commitment to prioritizing personal well-being alongside their ambitious career paths.
Tune into Makers Mindset for empowering stories and actionable insights that can spark your own path to success. Whether you're aspiring to lead, seeking to build, or simply looking for inspiration, these stories of determination, grit, and triumph will fuel your journey forward.
Makers Mindset amplifies the inspiring stories of female founders, executives, and changemakers. Each conversation explores the delicate balance between professional success and personal well-being, showcasing the victories and obstacles each guest has overcome. With insights from diverse industries including tech, beauty, fashion, healthcare, finance and philanthropy, Makers Mindset offers inspiration and valuable insights for anyone on their own path to success.
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In conversation with Whitney Casey, Co-Founder of Tally Health and Partner at L Catterton
Whitney Casey couldn’t have predicted her journey. Starting as one of the youngest anchors on CNN Headline News, Whitney’s path has been dynamic, and sometimes chaotic, to lead her where she is today. As both a co-founder and private equity investor, Whitney leverages the skills she’s developed over her career to bring unique perspectives to everything she does. She shares with Nancy the importance of seizing opportunity, even if it might not align with your plans or goals. Additionally, Nancy and Whitney discuss how Whitney's background as an entrepreneur influences the type of investor she is - and she shares some great tips for entrepreneurs looking to raise capital. Finally, as co-founder of Tally Health, Whitney has a passion for prioritizing self-care for longevity, and shares some important healthy habits that have been transformative for her wellbeing.
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In conversation with Anu Duggal, Founding Partner of Female Founders Fund
When Anu Duggal started her first business, a wine bar in Bombay, she was entering a sector that she had no experience in. But she didn’t let that stop her, in fact, she leveraged that inexperience to generate new insights and innovation. In the years that followed, she grew into an entrepreneurial powerhouse, launching the Female Founders Fund in 2014, investing in early stage female founders. Since then, Anu has appeared on Fortune’s “40 under 40” Crain’s “Notable Women in Tech” list and been included in Business Insider’s “Ultimate List of Female Startup Investors.”
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In conversation with Sheena Zadeh, Founder of Kosas
Sheena Zadeh blended her background in science with a love of cosmetics to create Kosas Cosmetics, a brand that proudly states that it’s ‘makeup for skincare freaks.’ Sheena's journey has been a testament to adaptation, experimentation and a passion for what she does. Juggling roles as CEO and founder, she eventually opted to step back from the CEO position to focus on Kosas’s creative vision. She and Nancy dive into this decision, in addition to exploring the intricacies of building a successful brand and team, while emphasizing the importance of self-investment.
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In conversation with Aurora James, Founder of Brother Vellies & The Fifteen Percent Pledge
Aurora James launched fashion and accessories line Brother Vellies in 2013, with a mission to preserve the heritage of African design and create lasting artisanal jobs. Today, her brand is handcrafted by artisans spanning the globe, bringing culture, sustainability and fashion together. She is also the founder of the Fifteen Percent Pledge, a non-profit that encourages retailers to pledge at least 15% of their shelf space to Black-owned businesses. Major retailers like Sephora, Nordstrom and Macy’s have all made the pledge. Nancy and Aurora discuss her unique journey of self discovery, her memoir, Wildflower, and the rituals that keep her grounded.
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In conversation with Karissa Bodnar, Founder & CEO of Thrive Causemetics & Bigger Than Beauty Skincare
When Karissa Bodnar started Thrive Causemetics out of her one-bedroom apartment, she was determined to create a business that was mission-driven to its core. Inspired by the loss of a close friend to cancer, Karissa set out to craft a makeup brand committed to giving back. Today, Thrive Causemetics proudly supports over 500 giving partners and has contributed millions in fundings and products to charitable organizations. Join Karissa and Nancy as they discuss Karissa’s journey as a mission-driven founder and explore the evolution of her business into the impactful force it is today.
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In conversation with Seema Bansal Chadha, Co-Founder of Venus et Fleur
Seema Bansal Chadha was inspired to start her category disrupting business, Venus et Fleur, after a Valentines Day gesture gone wrong. In this episode, she and host Nancy Twine dive into a conversation about starting and bootstrapping a business with your partner, knowing when to grow, and finding time for wellness.
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Customer Reviews
Fantastic Interviews That Always Leave You With Actionable Knowledge
I love the range of guests on the show and how Nancy asks really insightful questions. If you’re an entrepreneur or in aspect of the business world you will take away knowledge on both the business side as well as great tips on taking care of your mind and body for optimal performance.
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Nancy Twine delves fearlessly into the world of entrepreneurship! Each episode unmasks the motivations and intentions of the individuals who took the risks to unmask their own paths.
Nancy’s ability to connect with guests and extract valuable insights extends beyond their creative process and focuses you on the passion driving the initiative, the impact these individuals want to create and the legacy they want to leave behind.
Listeners gain a deep understanding of the challenges entrepreneurs face and the power of perseverance but are also left with the knowledge that their soft skills - passion, wellness, manifestation and core values are equal if not more important tools for success!
Love Nancy and this podcast!
Nancy is like Guy Raz but with her own amazing startup experience. Such a great interviewer. Especially love the Jessica Cruel and Aurora James episodes. Worth a listen!!