Dear FoundHer...

Lindsay Pinchuk
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Dear FoundHer… is more than a podcast—it’s a movement for women 40+ building businesses on their own terms. Hosted by award-winning entrepreneur Lindsay Pinchuk, each episode delivers honest conversations, actionable strategies, and no-fluff insights from the most powerful female founders of our time. From Bobbi Brown to Rebecca Minkoff, Dr. Becky Kennedy to Gail Simmons, these are the real stories behind the success: the lessons, the pivots, and the marketing strategies that actually work. Because at Dear FoundHer…, there's no fluff. No gatekeeping. Just what works---because we're better together. Subscribe and join the women rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. HACE 3 DÍAS

    From Starbucks to Game Shows to A-List Celebs, How Melinda Maria Spigel Made Her Dreams Come True

    Get actionable strategies for your business delivered weekly to your inbox. Subscribe to The FoundHer Files. No fluff. No gatekeeping. Just what works...because we're better together. SUBSCRIBE HERE From Starbucks tables to Taylor Swift’s spotlight to Nordstrom shelves, Melinda Maria Spigel has built a jewelry empire on vision, grit, and fearless self-advocacy. Joining Lindsay Pinchuk in this episode, Melinda shares how she turned handmade pieces into a multimillion-dollar brand by trusting her instincts, funding growth in unconventional ways, and pushing past rejection until doors opened. Melinda reflects on the viral moment Taylor Swift wore her “Julian Loves Diamonds” necklace during the Eras Tour, why persistence mattered more than luck when Nordstrom finally took a chance on her, and how a relentless belief in her product carried her through every stage of growth. Her story leaves entrepreneurs with three powerful reminders: keep betting on yourself even when no one else does, treat rejection as a doorway instead of a wall, and understand your numbers as deeply as you understand your craft. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Believing in Yourself and Your Business 05:07 Early Passion for Jewelry 08:07 Selling Jewelry at Starbucks 10:09 Winning Game Shows for Seed Money 16:37 Self-Advocating and Building Connections 27:08 Persistence Pays Off with Nordstrom 39:32 Melinda’s Actionable Advice for Entrepreneurs Connect with Melinda Maria Spigel: Follow Melinda Maria on Instagram Register for our FREE Sweep Workshop: The No Fluff Marketing Framework for Small Business Owners.  Get on the waitlist for Marketing Made Simple for Small Business.  Check out today’s female founded brands Jessica’s Natural Granola  Pvolve Taja Collection EVEREVE Camp Jacket  Parke Official  Follow Dear FoundHer on Instagram Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  2. 9 SEP

    Connecting Science and Soul: Ara Katz on Building Seed Health

    Get actionable strategies for your business delivered weekly to your inbox. Subscribe to The FoundHer Files. No fluff. No gatekeeping. Just what works...because we're better together. SUBSCRIBE HERE Ara Katz never set out to build a probiotic company, yet a deeply personal turning point led her back to her passion for science and ultimately to the creation of Seed. In this episode, Lindsay Pinchuk talks with Ara about how her path through film, tech, and entrepreneurship came full circle when she discovered the potential of the microbiome and its deep connection to gut health, immunity, skin, and overall wellness. Ara shares how Seed developed its science-first approach to gut health, why customer experience is inseparable from scientific credibility, and how design and storytelling can make complex research feel human. She also reflects on the hardest part of scaling a values-driven company: holding fast to what must remain sacred while still making the compromises that growth demands. Ara leaves behind advice that feels both wise and lived: resist the urge to follow someone else’s recipe, ground your work in love, and hire operational support early so you can stay focused on the work that matters most to you. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Meet Ara Katz and the Story Behind Seed 06:39 A Miscarriage That Changed Everything 12:03 Understanding the Microbiome and Gut Health 20:03 The Science and Innovation Behind DS01 29:20 Why Customer Experience Builds Trust 34:18 Challenges of Scaling with Integrity 45:01 Actionable Advice for Female Founders Use FOUNDHER for 25% off your first month at seed.com. Can be used on DS-01®, PDS-08®, VS-01™. No expiration date Connect with Ara Katz: Follow Ara Katz on Instagram Follow Seed on Instagram Register for our FREE Sweep Workshop: The No Fluff Marketing Framework for Small Business Owners Get on the waitlist for Marketing Made Simple for Small Business Check out today’s female founded brands: Hope Firsel  Nourish & Gather  Suzanne Scheer, J.D., CLTC®, Register for her webinar  Ripley Rader Black Ponte Knit Wide Leg Pant Dara Astmann Coaching  AI Her Way  Follow Dear FoundHer on Instagram Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min

  3. 2 SEP

    Dr. Nici Sweaney, FoundHer of AI Her Way: Unlocking AI for Small Business Success

    Get actionable strategies for your business delivered weekly to your inbox. Subscribe to The FoundHer Files. No fluff. No gatekeeping. Just what works...because we're better together. SUBSCRIBE HERE AI can feel overwhelming when you’re running a small business, yet it also offers a chance to simplify work and open new possibilities. In this episode, Lindsay Pinchuk is joined by Dr. Nici Sweaney, the founder of AI Her Way, to talk about how entrepreneurs can bring AI into their businesses in a way that feels intentional and aligned with their values. Nici shares the turning point that led her from academia to building a seven-figure company around AI and why she believes women need to engage with it now to stay competitive. She explains how to think of AI as a “blank slate intern” that can be trained to support your goals, why ethical use matters, and how keeping human values at the center ensures these tools work for you rather than the other way around. This conversation invites listeners to see AI not as a shortcut, but as a responsibility and an opportunity to shape the future of work in ways that are inclusive and sustainable. It also asks us to consider both the immediate benefits and the bigger picture: AI is here to stay, and the way we choose to use it now will influence the kind of businesses, communities, and opportunities we create in the years ahead. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 AI for Small Business Success with Dr. Nici Sweaney, 01:57 From Academia to AI Entrepreneurship 06:55 What AI Her Way Offers to Businesses 08:52 Understanding AI vs Generative AI 13:19 Training AI Like a Blank Slate Intern 18:24 Practical Ways Entrepreneurs Can Use AI 22:43 Why Claude Is Dr. Sweeney’s Favorite AI Tool 26:06 Best Practices for Using AI Confidently 30:25 What Ethical AI Really Means 35:12 Inside the AI for Impact Hub 38:15 Building a Seven-Figure Business with AI 41:35 Three Essential Tips for New Founders 44:49 Use AI Ethically Connect with Dr. Nici Sweaney: Access a free 14-day trial of Dr. Nici Sweeney’s Gen AI Essentials course: https://pages.aiherway.com.au/14-day-gen-ai-dear-foundher Dr. Nici’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ai_herway/ Get on the waitlist for Marketing Made Simple for Small Business: https://lindsaypinchuk.myflodesk.com/waitlist Follow Dear FoundHer on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dearfoundher Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min

  4. 20 AGO

    What this Podcast Has Taught Me About the Power of Community, and Why Your Community is Essential Too

    Get actionable strategies for your business delivered weekly to your inbox. Subscribe to The FoundHer Files. No fluff. No gatekeeping. Just what works...because we're better together. SUBSCRIBE HERE. In this episode, host Lindsay Pinchuk emphasizes the critical role of community in business, sharing personal experiences and insights on how a strong community can provide support, resilience, and connection. She discusses the importance of authenticity and standing up for one's values, especially in the face of adversity. Lindsay also offers practical steps for building a community that fosters trust and collaboration, ultimately highlighting that community is an essential asset for any entrepreneur. Female Founded Businesses We Love mentioned in this episode: ThirdLove Organic Cotton Cloud T-Shirt Bra Do Be Fit LLC Chicago Northshore Moms perfectwhitetee Ziggy Sweatshirt Resources + Links: SWEEP: How One Framework Helped Me Launch a Top 1% PodcastSubscribe to our weekly newsletter on Substack: The FoundHer FilesWant support, strategy, and a powerful network? Join the Dear FoundHer… ForumHave a question about growing without a budget or landing partnerships? DM Lindsay @dearfoundher on Instagram. If you enjoyed this episode: Please rate, review, and share Dear FoundHer... with another woman business owner who needs to hear this. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a no-fluff, all-strategy conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min

  5. 12 AGO

    Heidi Zak, Co-Founder of ThirdLove, Revolutionized the Bra Industry By Listening to her Customers

    Subscribe to The FoundHer Files: No fluff. No gatekeeping. Just what works… because we’re better together. Heidi Zak took a bra that didn’t fit and turned that frustration into ThirdLove, a DTC brand that challenged an industry dominated by one player and proved that listening to women could transform everything about how a product is made, marketed, and sold. For Dear FoundHer’s 300th episode, Lindsay Pinchuk talks with Heidi about the decisions and risks that shaped ThirdLove’s growth, from introducing half-cup sizes that the industry said were impossible, to launching the “Try Before You Buy” program that asked women to truly live in the product before deciding if it was right for them. Heidi shares how customer feedback revealed insights far deeper than price or style preferences, and how those insights shaped both the brand’s identity and its ability to earn trust online. She shares about the missteps, the manufacturing roadblocks, and the moments where abandoning an idea saved time and money. Lindsay and Heidi’s conversation is about building in direct response to the people you serve, scaling in a competitive DTC space without losing sight of product quality, and staying committed to innovation even when the path forward is messy and uncertain. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Introducing Heidi Zak 06:19 Heidi Zak’s Founding Story of ThirdLove 14:01 Launching the First Product Line and Market Strategy 19:35 Creating Half-Cup Sizes and Disrupting the Bra Industry 24:08 Building Trust and Driving Customer Acquisition 32:01 How Customer Feedback Shaped ThirdLove’s Growth 36:17 Lessons Learned from Failed Experiments 38:56 ThirdLove’s Current Status and Future Plans Connect with Heidi Zak: Follow ThirdLove on Instagram Follow Heidi Zak on Instagram Subscribe to The FoundHer Files: No fluff. No gatekeeping. Just what works… because we’re better together. Join our online networking community, the Dear FoundHer... Forum Follow Dear FoundHer on Instagram Don’t forget to follow Lindsay on Instagram Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min

  6. 5 AGO

    Lessons from the Mic: My Top Takeaways from 300 Episodes of Dear FoundHer… with Lindsay Pinchuk

    Get actionable strategies for your business delivered weekly to your inbox. Subscribe to The FoundHer Files. No fluff. No gatekeeping. Just what works...because we're better together. SUBSCRIBE HERE. In this episode, Lindsay Pinchuk reflects on the journey of her podcast, Dear FoundHer..., as it approaches its 300th episode. She shares the evolution of the podcast into a supportive community for women entrepreneurs over 40, highlighting key lessons learned from her interviews with inspiring female founders. Lindsay emphasizes the importance of trusting one's intuition, staying true to one's mission, and the power of community in building successful businesses. She also offers personal reflections on her growth and the impact of the community on her life. Female Founded Businesses We Love mentioned in this episode: Odele Beauty: You can check out Founder, Lindsay Holden on the podcast, and make sure you show them some love. Shop Chunky:  Check them out and show her some love. Adulting 101 Masterclass: Show her some love here. Rebecca Minkoff Frankie Mini Woven Tote: You can check out our conversation on the podcast here. Don’t forget to show her some love. The Write Stop: Show her some love here. Resources + Links: SWEEP: How One Framework Helped Me Launch a Top 1% PodcastSubscribe to our weekly newsletter on Substack: The FoundHer FilesWant support, strategy, and a powerful network? Join the Dear FoundHer… ForumHave a question about growing without a budget or landing partnerships? DM Lindsay @dearfoundher on Instagram. If you enjoyed this episode: Please rate, review, and share Dear FoundHer... with another woman business owner who needs to hear this. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a no-fluff, all-strategy conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

  7. 29 JUL

    From Debt to Multi-Millions: How Erica Groussman Rebuilt TRUBAR

    Subscribe to The FoundHer Files for weekly no-fluff business tips for women 40+ building on their own terms.  Erica Groussman went from zero sales and deep debt to getting TRUBAR into Whole Foods, Target, and thousands of stores across North America, all by staying committed to a vision she wasn’t willing to give up on. In this episode, Lindsay Pinchuk talks with Erica about how a simple desire for a clean, delicious protein bar led to one of the fastest-growing plant-based snack brands on the shelf. Erica shares what those early days really looked like, driving around with samples in the backseat, asking salons and yoga studios to take a chance on her product, and putting marketing expenses on her personal credit card. She also opens up about the moment everything nearly fell apart after bringing in a partner who mismanaged the business, and what it took to take back control and keep going. Where do you draw the line between persistence and letting go? How do you rebuild when trust is broken and the money has run out? Erica talks through those moments with honesty, alongside the decisions that helped her move forward, building supplier relationships, testing in-store demos, and staying close to the product every step of the way. Her story is a grounded look at what it really takes to grow something from nothing and keep it alive through the hard parts. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Introduction 04:15 How TRUBAR Got Started 08:44 Recovering from Financial Failure 11:08 Breaking Into Whole Foods 14:51 TRUBAR’s Retail Expansion 19:05 From Three People to a National Team 20:40 Scrappy Marketing and Product Trial 24:18 Getting Acquired by a Public Company 27:31 The Long-Term Vision for TRUBAR 33:43 Advice for Aspiring Founders Connect with Erica Groussman: http://www.instagram.com/ericatrubar http://www.instagram.com/trubar.brands Subscribe to The FoundHer Files: No fluff. No gatekeeping. Just what works… because we’re better together. Join our online networking community, the Dear FoundHer... Forum: https://www.dearfoundher.com/dear-foundher-forum Follow Dear FoundHer on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dearfoundher Don't forget to follow Lindsay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaypinchuk Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min

  8. 22 JUL

    Building the Perfect Swimsuit

    Lindsay Pinchuk is re-launching her newsletter, The FoundHer Files on Substack! No fluff. No gatekeeping. Just what works… because we’re better together. Make sure you subscribe for simple business and marketing tips designed for actual growth. SUBSCRIBE HERE.  Two former Lululemon insiders took a conversation in a Vancouver hot tub and turned it into a multi-million dollar DTC swimwear brand built on real product expertise, trust in their partnership, and a clear vision of what women actually need in a swimsuit. In this episode, Lindsay Pinchuk talks with Laura Low Ah Kee and Shannon Savage, the co-founders of Left On Friday, about how they pulled from over a decade of product experience at Lululemon to rethink what swimwear could be. Why were there still no suits that worked for movement and looked good too? What would happen if they applied everything they knew about fit, fabric, and function to a category that had barely evolved? That spark of an idea eventually became a focused product line, a growing team, and a brand that’s now seen on Olympic athletes and Gwyneth Paltrow alike. Laura and Shannon share what it looked like to build their DTC business from the ground up using their own money, the value of starting small and negotiating smart, and how they’ve stayed committed to growth that’s intentional and sustainable. You’ll hear how they used their own networks, leaned on past experience, and figured out what to outsource along the way. They didn’t just chase hype. They built something they wanted to last. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn deep experience into a brand with staying power, or how to balance vision with execution, this is the kind of conversation that makes you stop and think. What would you build if you fully trusted what you already know? Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Meet the Founders of Left On Friday 03:22 The Hot Tub Conversation That Sparked a Brand 07:48 From Lululemon to DTC: Using Experience to Fill a Market Gap 15:15 Bootstrapping with $150K and Building for Longevity 22:24 Profitability, Growth, and Staying Power in DTC 33:35 Advice for Female Founders Ready to Start Connect with Laura Low Ah Kee & Shannon Savage: https://www.instagram.com/lowaks/ https://www.instagram.com/shansavage/ https://www.instagram.com/leftonfriday/ Subscribe to The FoundHer Files: No fluff. No gatekeeping. Just what works… because we’re better together. Join our online networking community, the Dear FoundHer... Forum: https://www.dearfoundher.com/dear-foundher-forum Follow Dear FoundHer on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dearfoundher Don't forget to follow Lindsay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaypinchuk Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
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Dear FoundHer… is more than a podcast—it’s a movement for women 40+ building businesses on their own terms. Hosted by award-winning entrepreneur Lindsay Pinchuk, each episode delivers honest conversations, actionable strategies, and no-fluff insights from the most powerful female founders of our time. From Bobbi Brown to Rebecca Minkoff, Dr. Becky Kennedy to Gail Simmons, these are the real stories behind the success: the lessons, the pivots, and the marketing strategies that actually work. Because at Dear FoundHer…, there's no fluff. No gatekeeping. Just what works---because we're better together. Subscribe and join the women rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creador
    Lindsay Pinchuk
  • Años de actividad
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodios
    304
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
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    © Lindsay Pinchuk
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