Quotable: A Female Entrepreneur Podcast

Alessandra Pollina
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Quotable: A Female Entrepreneur Podcast Podcast

Founder of Quotable Media Co, Alessandra Pollina, is amplifying the stories of women-owned businesses and bringing you authentic inspiration from her years of experience as the leader of her own boutique PR agency. How do I start a business? What are successful female entrepreneurs doing to stand out? How can I get my product in the news? Where are female entrepreneurs investing their time and money? What are the PR tips I need for my small businesses? Whether you’re just getting started with a new business idea, or if you’ve been running a company for years, consider this show your companion through it all. Quotable: A Female Entrepreneur Podcast is a conversation style business and marketing podcast, filled with practical tips to take your brand to the next level, and real life behind the scenes stories from other women in business to inspire you to see what’s possible, dream bigger, and never have to feel alone in business again. Host Alessandra Pollina brings you PR and marketing tips, business and networking hacks, goal setting tips and more to help you grow your brand and check off all of those business benchmarks. Alessandra shares authentic advice on life as a female entrepreneur and staying true to yourself along the way, and as part of the Quotable mission to amplify the stories of women-owned businesses, she’s interviewing female entrepreneurs who are doing it all too. Hear from others who have overcome their challenges and seen success in their own unique industries. From product based businesses, to e-commerce and digital marketing, to finance gurus and business coaches- there is a story here just for you. If you’re interested in more inspiration and stories of female entrepreneurship check out Quotable’s other platform for amplifying women’s voices, Quotable Magazine, online and in print at quotablemediaco.com/quotable-magazine. Because we’re quotable and so are you. Learn more at www.quotablemediaco.com/podcast and follow along at @quotablemediaco and at @quotablemagazine

  1. AUG 8

    Creating The Vitaminis Daily Wellness Shot With Leslie Danford

    In this episode, I chat with Leslie Danford, founder of Vitaminis, a brand offering clean, nutritional juice shots without added sugars or artificial ingredients. Leslie shares her journey from her early influences and professional background in consumer products to launching her health-focused brand during the COVID-19 pandemic. She discusses the challenges of self-funding, product development, and overcoming initial rejections from retailers through persistence and personal connections. Leslie's story highlights the importance of balancing feedback with a strong vision, and her ongoing efforts in fundraising and expanding distribution showcase the resilience needed to succeed in the competitive food and beverage industry.   HIGHLIGHTS Inspiration and Background: Leslie Danford's childhood and career in consumer products inspired the creation of Vitaminis. The product is a clean, nutritional juice shot without added sugars or artificial ingredients. COVID-19 pandemic challenges led her to pursue this entrepreneurial venture. Initial Development: Self-funded the business and gradually increased investment based on feedback. Involved family, friends, and neighbors in testing and refining the product. Balanced negative feedback with belief in her vision to improve the product. Challenges and Persistence: Faced capital challenges in producing and expanding the product. Emphasized the importance of persistence and hope in the entrepreneurial journey. Leveraged personal connections and grassroots marketing to overcome initial rejections from retailers. Retail Distribution: Successfully got Vitaminis into local stores like Fresh Thyme through networking and persistence. Highlighted the importance of personal connections over expensive social media advertising. Currently focuses on fundraising, expanding distribution, and ensuring product movement in existing stores.   RESOURCES + LINKS Website-  vitaminisbrand.com 20% off- omniform1.com Collaboration offers- join.collabs.shopify.com Shop on Amazon- amazon.com/Vitaminis   FOLLOW LESLIE Instagram- instagram.com/vitaminisbrand Facebook- facebook.com/VitaminisBrand Tik Tok- tiktok.com/@vitaminisbrand    FOLLOW US @quotablemediaco @quotablemagazine If you have any other tips or ideas leave a comment or shoot me a DM on Instagram.    Quotable: A Female Entrepreneur Podcast is the podcast by and for female entrepreneurs and business owners. For any show ideas, to submit a guest to the podcast, or if you have any questions, please visit quotablemediaco.com/podcast.   Did you love this week’s episode? Leave us a review wherever you're listening right now! Or, comment on this week’s episode’s Instagram post with how this has inspired you!

    33 min

  2. JUL 31

    Thinking Big with Andrea Liebross

    In this episode, I speak with Andrea Liebross (while I had a very snuffy nose-sorry!) about the process of transforming a vision into reality, managing fears,  and her recent journey of writing a book. From the early stages of ideation to the ongoing challenges of maintaining success, this episode offers a guide to navigating the entrepreneurial landscape with resilience and strategic thinking. HIGHLIGHTS Managing Fear and Taking Action: Overcoming fear involves comparing potential negative outcomes with current situations and taking proactive steps despite self-doubt.  She Thinks Big Book: The book is organized into three parts- mindset, plan, and results. It focuses on developing a big mindset, turning that mindset into actionable plans, and managing the freedoms that come with success. Andrea explains the writing process, and what readers get from the book. Continuous Growth and the Next Spiral: Business growth is a spiral journey with new challenges at each level.  Her "Runway to Freedom" Program: and how it helps navigate these challenges, with the understanding that each stage brings its own obstacles.   RESOURCES + LINKS Order Andrea’s Book She Thinks Big! Listen to Andrea’s podcast All of Andrea's Links FOLLOW ANDREA Website - andrealiebross.com IG - instagram.com/andrea.liebross.coaching LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/andrea-liebross FOLLOW US @quotablemediaco @quotablemagazine If you have any other tips or ideas leave a comment or shoot me a DM on Instagram.      Quotable: A Female Entrepreneur Podcast is the podcast by and for female entrepreneurs and business owners. For any show ideas, to submit a guest to the podcast, or if you have any questions, please visit quotablemediaco.com/podcast. Did you love this week’s episode? Leave us a review wherever you're listening right now! Or, Comment on this week’s episode’s Instagram post with how this has inspired you!

    35 min

  3. JUL 17

    Building A Wellness Empire with Lindywell's Robin Long

    In this episode I sat down with Robin Long, Founder & CEO of Lindywell, to explore her entrepreneurial journey and the evolution of Lindywell, a pioneering fitness and wellness company. Robin shares insights into her transition from teaching in-person Pilates to launching digital workouts and cultivating a thriving online community, with over 227K followers on Instagram. The Lindywell app now offers 300+ on-demand Pilates workout videos, and is available in 169+ countries. It has been awarded "Best Pilates App" by Women's Health and is a Health Fitness Award "App and Virtual Fitness" award winner. Robin has now also released her first book Well To The Core. We dive into the full story of how she built this company from the ground up, what it looks like today, and what it's been like to grow her family alongside it all.   HIGHLIGHTS Introduction to Lindywell: Lindywell, founded by Robin Long, offers digital Pilates and wellness programs aimed at empowering women through accessible health solutions. Founding Story and Early Challenges: Robin Long started Lindywell with in-person Pilates instruction and later transitioned to digital platforms, initially navigating the challenges of running the business solo and building a platform with no tech experience. Community and Member Feedback: Lindywell's growth is fueled by actively listening to member feedback, focusing on inclusivity, and providing personalized health solutions. Business Expansion and Personal Journey: Robin has expanded Lindywell from its beginnings to now employing a team of full-time staff and contractors, all while balancing her role as a parent to four children. The Toll of Burnout: Robin found out why it's so important to be aware of our own wellness and make it a priority before we reach burnout, which she struggled with even as a wellness brand owner.   RESOURCES + LINKS Get 14 FREE days on the Lindywell app  Get 5 FREE workouts now  Order Robin's Well To The Core Book Order Lindywell Products Listen to the Lindywell Podcast   FOLLOW ROBIN Website - lindywell.com IG - instagram.com/wearelindywell  IG - instagram.com/robinmarielong Blog - lindywell.com/blog   FOLLOW US @quotablemediaco @quotablemagazine If you have any other tips or ideas leave a comment or shoot me a DM on Instagram.     Quotable: A Female Entrepreneur Podcast is the podcast by and for female entrepreneurs and business owners. For any show ideas, to submit a guest to the podcast, or if you have any questions, please visit quotablemediaco.com/podcast.   Did you love this week’s episode? Leave us a review wherever you're listening right now! Or, comment on this week’s episode’s Instagram post with how this has inspired you!

    47 min

  4. JUL 12

    Scale Your Business & Reclaim Your Time with Tanya Alvarez

    In this episode of The Quotable Podcast, Alessandra Polina interviews Tanya Alvarez, the inspiring founder of OwnersUp, a B2B service-based business dedicated to helping entrepreneurs scale their ventures and reclaim their time.    HIGHLIGHTS Tanya's Entrepreneurial Journey: Tanya shares her story of diving into entrepreneurship at the age of 25. Despite facing significant challenges, she grew her first business to over $1 million in its first year. Streamlining Business Operations: Tanya explains the strategies she implemented to streamline business operations, allowing her to focus on growth and reclaim her personal time. Balancing Personal and Professional Life: Tanya provides insights into how she learned to prioritize her personal life while managing a growing business, emphasizing the importance of work-life balance. Founding OwnersUp: Tanya discusses the motivation behind starting OwnersUp and how it aims to support entrepreneurs in scaling their businesses efficiently. Using the RAP Method: Tanya explains how to boost your focus and work smarter to build your business without putting in more time.   RESOURCES + LINKS If you have any other tips or ideas leave a comment under the post for this episode on Instagram or shoot me a DM.   FOLLOW US @quotablemediaco @quotablemagazine   FOLLOW TANYA Website - ownersup.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvarezt/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/ownersup/ Offer - https://grit.ownersup.com/RAP   Quotable: A Female Entrepreneur Podcast is the podcast by and for female entrepreneurs and business owners. For any show ideas, to submit a guest to the podcast, or if you have any questions, please visit quotablemediaco.com/podcast.   Did you love this week’s episode? Leave us a review wherever you're listening right now! Or, Comment on this week’s episode’s Instagram post with how this has inspired you!

    38 min

  5. JUN 7

    A 5-Step Process for Closing More Sales with Nikki Rausch

    Want to dramatically improve your sales conversion rates and close more deals? In this episode, we'll be sharing a proven method to recognize and act on buying signals, so you can boost your sales success. Are you ready to level up your sales game and see real results? Let's dive in! My special guest is Nikki Rausch, the mastermind behind Sales Maven. Nikki's commitment to making sales accessible, relatable, and impactful for all has cemented her reputation as a leading figure in the industry, and you're going to learn so much from her! In this episode, you will: Master the sales conversation process and close deals with confidence. Learn effective strategies to boost sales conversion rates and drive revenue. Harness the power of issuing invitations in sales for increased customer engagement. Recognize and capitalize on buying signals to drive sales and build customer relationships. The resources mentioned in this episode are: A free mini training Mastering the Sales Conversation you can access by visiting yoursalesmaven.com/Quotable to gain a better understanding of the structure of a sales conversation and how to show up genuinely in those conversations. Purchase Nikki Rausch's book The Selling Staircase on Amazon. Listen to Nikki's Sales Maven Podcast on Apple, or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Connect with Nikki Rausch on LinkedIn or Instagram at @your_sales_maven. Share your thoughts and feedback on the episode by taking a screenshot and posting it to your Instagram stories, tagging @QuotableMediaCo, and engaging in the conversation.     We’d love to hear from you. Comment on this week’s episode’s Instagram post with how this has inspired you.    If you have any other tips or ideas leave a comment under the post for this episode on our Instagram page @quotablemediaco or shoot me a DM. You can also connect with us at our Quotable Magazine Instagram account @quotablemagazine.   Quotable: A Female Entrepreneur Podcast is the podcast by and for female entrepreneurs and business owners. For any show ideas, to submit a guest to the podcast, or if you have any questions, please visit quotablemediaco.com/podcast.  Did you love this week’s episode? Leave us a review wherever you're listening right now!

    51 min

  6. APR 24

    Building Community Online and Off with Laura Sinclair

    Tune into this episode as we discuss the power of social media and building communities- online and off- when it comes to launching and growing your business. This week's guest, Laura Sinclair, is a busy mom of two who runs her own boutique social media marketing agency, The LJ Social Agency, that teaches and empowers small business owners to navigate social media marketing independently. She also hosts the podcast “The Mother Means Business.” Join us as we unpack Laura’s career journey and hear all of her tips and tricks to building a true community that will help you create a business that soars while also enjoying the ride!    In this episode, we will explore: Laura’s entrepreneurial beginnings: how she got started with her social media marketing business, and how she utilized social media and her background running a CrossFit gym to skyrocket her success in business. The logistics of running a boutique agency, how to foster essential team dynamics, hosting a podcast, and making strategic investments. How Laura organizes her time management, creating a solid work-life balance by including setting boundaries, aligning tasks with your hormonal cycle, and prioritizing what feels good for you. The importance of visibility in business growth, from community building to networking and cultivating client relationships all through the use of social media.   The resources mentioned in this episode are: Check out Laura’s website Find Laura on Instagram @itslaurasinclair Find Laura on TikTok Find Laura on Facebook Listen to the This Mother Means Business podcast Don't miss out on Laura's bi-weekly business connection call for women entrepreneurs, held every other Tuesday at 10 am EST. Register here! We’d love to hear from you. Comment on this week’s episode’s Instagram post with how this has inspired you.    If you have any other tips or ideas leave a comment under the post for this episode on our Instagram page @quotablemediaco or shoot me a DM. You can also connect with us at our Quotable Magazine Instagram account @quotablemagazine.   Quotable: A Female Entrepreneur Podcast is the podcast by and for female entrepreneurs and business owners. For any show ideas, to submit a guest to the podcast, or if you have any questions, please visit quotablemediaco.com/podcast.  Did you love this week’s episode? Leave us a review wherever you're listening right now!

    45 min

  7. FEB 21

    Be a Pro On-Screen with Emmy Winner Kerry Barrett

    Join us in this episode as we learn from one of the best when it comes to on-camera success. Have you ever wished you could show up on camera more for your business, but you just feel uncomfortable, don't like it how it looks, or simply don't know where to really start? Kerry Barrett's two-decade Emmy Award-winning career as a television news anchor and host in the apex market of New York City on NBC, ABC, Fox, and Weather Channel, provided her with tons of experience on screen, and the unique ability to translate that into helping others find their success on camera too. She is now the founder of Kerry Barrett Inc., a coaching business where she teaches solopreneurs, entrepreneurs, corporations, business executives, and teams, including top Fortune 100 companies who are struggling to grow on social media to create engaging content that attracts followers, leads, & revenue. Tune into this episode to unlock all of Kerry’s best coaching secrets and her dos and don'ts of maintaining a good on-camera presence. In this episode, we will: Unlock the secrets to the ‘relatability index’. Identify the key qualities that make someone relatable and how they contribute to leadership success. Overcome on-camera visibility hurdles. Delve into the importance of creating impactful business videos to become your own media outlet.  Master the art of an authentic on-camera presence, learning how to remain cool, confident, and compelling all while emanating good energy on-camera.  Discuss the power of edutainment: turning a presentation into a conversation by meshing important content with entertaining aspects of your authentic personality.   Resources from this episode: Check out the free resources, checklists, and guides available on Kerry's website to kickstart your video and on-camera communication journey. Subscribe to Kerry Barrett's YouTube channel for valuable tips and tricks on improving on-camera presence and communication skills. Listen to Kerry's podcast, The Kerry Barrett Show for lots more tips and tricks. Connect with Kerry: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Twitter We’d love to hear from you. Comment on this week’s episode’s Instagram post with how this has inspired you and if you're going to join me on a challenge of showing up on camera more! If you have any other tips or ideas leave a comment under the post for this episode on our Instagram page @quotablemediaco or shoot me a DM. You can also connect with us at our Quotable Magazine Instagram account @quotablemagazine.   Join the Quotable Media Co Visibility Bootcamp Membership for six months for $388 per month. This program provides accountability, live calls, and guidance on executing your visibility plan. Limited spots! Sign-up here.   Quotable: A Female Entrepreneur Podcast is the podcast by and for female entrepreneurs and business owners. For any show ideas, to submit a guest to the podcast, or if you have any questions, please visit quotablemediaco.com/podcast.  Did you love this week’s episode? Leave us a review wherever you're listening right now!

    40 min

  8. FEB 13

    Mini Chat: Some Thoughts on the 5 Year Anniversary of the Quotable Podcast

    Join me for a mini episode to celebrate the special anniversary episode of the Quotable Podcast. After five years of inspiring conversations and insights, I take on a solo episode to reflect on the journey so far, share insights into personal growth, and discuss exciting plans for the future. Listen in as I share my intentions for the upcoming year and more!   In this episode we will: Reflect on accountability: The podcast has served as a powerful way for me to hold myself accountable for personal and professional growth. In this episode I will set my intentions for the year continuing to leverage the podcast for accountability.   Discuss strengthening friendships and relationships: This year I plan to emphasize the value of building strong connections, whether that be personally or professionally.  Explore ways I plan to put myself out of my comfort zone, embrace opportunities for growth, and carry out my visibility plan for the year.   We’d love to hear from you. Comment on this week’s episode’s Instagram post with how this has inspired you.    If you have any other tips or ideas leave a comment under the post for this episode on our Instagram page @quotablemediaco or shoot me a DM. You can also connect with us at our Quotable Magazine Instagram account @quotablemagazine.   Join the interest list here for the Quotable female founders retreat in Barbados in April or November.   Join the Quotable Visibility Bootcamp Membership for six months for $388 per month. This program provides accountability, live calls, and guidance on executing your visibility plan. Limited spots! Sign-up here.   Quotable: A Female Entrepreneur Podcast is the podcast by and for female entrepreneurs and business owners. For any show ideas, to submit a guest to the podcast, or if you have any questions, please visit quotablemediaco.com/podcast.    Did you love this week’s episode? Leave us a review wherever you're listening right now!

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Founder of Quotable Media Co, Alessandra Pollina, is amplifying the stories of women-owned businesses and bringing you authentic inspiration from her years of experience as the leader of her own boutique PR agency. How do I start a business? What are successful female entrepreneurs doing to stand out? How can I get my product in the news? Where are female entrepreneurs investing their time and money? What are the PR tips I need for my small businesses? Whether you’re just getting started with a new business idea, or if you’ve been running a company for years, consider this show your companion through it all. Quotable: A Female Entrepreneur Podcast is a conversation style business and marketing podcast, filled with practical tips to take your brand to the next level, and real life behind the scenes stories from other women in business to inspire you to see what’s possible, dream bigger, and never have to feel alone in business again. Host Alessandra Pollina brings you PR and marketing tips, business and networking hacks, goal setting tips and more to help you grow your brand and check off all of those business benchmarks. Alessandra shares authentic advice on life as a female entrepreneur and staying true to yourself along the way, and as part of the Quotable mission to amplify the stories of women-owned businesses, she’s interviewing female entrepreneurs who are doing it all too. Hear from others who have overcome their challenges and seen success in their own unique industries. From product based businesses, to e-commerce and digital marketing, to finance gurus and business coaches- there is a story here just for you. If you’re interested in more inspiration and stories of female entrepreneurship check out Quotable’s other platform for amplifying women’s voices, Quotable Magazine, online and in print at quotablemediaco.com/quotable-magazine. Because we’re quotable and so are you. Learn more at www.quotablemediaco.com/podcast and follow along at @quotablemediaco and at @quotablemagazine

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