Wonder Podcast: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs to Change the World

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Wonder Podcast: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs to Change the World

Wonder, a podcast by Entrepreneurs’ Organization (https://www.eonetwork.org/), places women entrepreneurs in conversation with those thought leaders who amaze, astonish and inspire. Each guest shares their own journey with entrepreneur and host, Kalika Yap, giving insight into the ordinary challenges of extraordinary people. Featured guests include: Lisa Sugar of pop culture hub, PopSugar; Toni Ko, founder of NYX Cosmetics; and Devin Alexander, celebrity chef and nutrition expert on The Biggest Loser. Tune into this podcast to marvel at the meaningful insights of entrepreneurs. Learn more about Entrepreneurs’ Organization (https://www.eonetwork.org/), the leading peer-to-peer network exclusively for entrepreneurs.

  1. OCT 14

    Purpose & Passion: A Sip of Success (and Champagne) | David Aferiat

    David Aferiat is the founder of Avid Vines, an organic wine importer based out of Atlanta. Avid Wines specializes in high-quality, certified organic champagnes. In this episode, listen in as David shares his journey and shares insights into fostering business growth and community through shared values and experiences. David talks about his experiences with starting Avid Vines, the challenges of business partnerships, wellness, and even myths about champagne.    Timestamps: 01:14 - EO connections 04:05 - Avid Vines 09:41 - Myths about champagne 13:31 - Personal growth 20:54 - Perseverance and Purpose 32:20 - The Hero's Journey 34:31 - Framework for Personal Growth 36:07 - Daily disciplines 45:36 - Looking Forward 48:33 - Exploring champagne and avid vines   Links: Avid Vines: https://avidvines.com/ David’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david_aferiat/ David’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-aferiat/

    1 hr

  2. AUG 30

    Unlocking Retail Success with Gabriela Santanillo

    Gabriella Santaniello is the CEO of A Line Partners, which specializes in retail consulting through their multi-pronged approach that incorporates qualitative and quantitative data in their research process. Gabriella has an extensive background in sales strategy, having worked with renowned brands such as Ralph Lauren, Nautica, Neiman Marcus, and Nordstrom. She also served as an independent consultant specializing in brand distribution and wholesale sales strategy for department stores and specialty chain retailers. Listen in as Gabriella shares her insights and expertise!   Timestamps: 01:32 About Gabriella 02:30 Independent research provider 03:43 Brick-and-mortar 05:44 Gabriela's career journey 09:18 Helping international brands enter the U.S. Market 17:01 Retail strategies and consumer behavior insights 25:11 Trends and predictions for 2024 28:15 Social media and tiktok 33:36 AI in retail 34:36 Secret shoppers 38:37 Global fashion trends 43:41 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs   Links: A Line Partners: https://www.alinepartners.com/ Gabriella’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriellasantaniello/

    53 min

  3. AUG 16

    Shine Bright: Rob Dube's Mindful Approach to Entrepreneurship | Rob Dube

    Rob Dube is the co-founder and co-CEO of ImageOne and co-author of “Shine: How Looking Inward is the Key to Unlocking True Entrepreneurial Freedom.” He speaks about his journey and talks about the duality of mindfulness and meditation in leadership. In this episode, Rob shares how to build a solid foundation in entrepreneurship, manage the inner and outer journeys, and what the 10 Disciplines mean in realizing real freedom and peace. Learn how structure and discipline with intentional practices like meditation can lead to heightened creativity, clearer decision-making, and impactful leadership.   Timestamps: 01:23 Intro to Rob Dube 04:02 Inner and Outer Journey 10:46 Love or Fear 17:25 Peace and Balance 34:31 Meditation and other mindfulness practices 38:45 Understanding Mindfulness 44:50 Authenticity 52:12 Work-life Balance 56:13 Saying No 59:57 Simple Pleasures   Links: Rob’s Website: https://robdube.com/ Shine: https://the10disciplines.com/shine/ The 10 Disciplines: https://the10disciplines.com/

    1h 4m

  4. AUG 2

    Grit and Grace: Katy Gala’s Story of Overcoming Adversity | Katy Gala

    Since 2013, Katy Gala has helped individuals and teams achieve personal and professional breakthroughs through her Harmony Method. The Harmony Method, which Katy created in 2013, is a holistic approach to achieving work-life harmony. Katy’s coaching journey began after a series of car accidents led her to exploring holistic healing practices. She has since become a certified health counselor, yoga instructor, executive coach, and NLP trainer, integrating ancient healing traditions into her coaching. Listen in as she shares her story in overcoming chronic pain, discovering holistic practices, and how she founded the Aura Center, a “unique and immersive experience for guests seeking tranquility and connection with nature, with breathtaking views of the majestic Mount Shasta.”   Timestamps: 01:14 Meet Katy 04:40 Life-altering accidents 07:57 Deciding to heal 12:06 Building a Holistic Coaching Practice 19:06 Creating curriculum 25:36 Mission 26:07 Adventures 27:07 Aura Center 35:00 Communication is key 37:13 Preventing burnout 38:01 Advice for Entrepreneurs   Links: Katy’s Website: https://katygala.com/ Aura Center: https://aurashasta.com/

    48 min

  5. JUL 19

    Take Care of Your Employees and They’ll Take Care of Your Clients | Shirley Wiliani

    Shirley Wiliani is the founder of A La C.A.R.T.E. Solutions (ALC for short) and has over 20 years of experience in accounting and finance. ALC aims to provide owners of small and mid-sized businesses with accounting services on par with that of larger enterprises. Shirley’s experience makes her a frequent speaker, having recently spoken at EO Los Angeles’s Forum about The Predictive Index. This episode also talks about how Shirley created a thriving business with a strong focus on employee well-being and cultural fit. She also opens up about overcoming personal hardships, such as her battle with breast cancer and its profound impact on her life and business philosophy.    Timestamps: 01:44 Meet Shirley 04:04 Discovering the Predictive Index 05:50 Personal Strengths 08:06 Employee Engagement 15:13 Difficult Clients 19:52 Boundaries for Success 21:27 Top and Bottom 1% 22:29 Overcoming Breast Cancer 23:31 Marriage Counseling Date Nights 26:29 The Predictive Index vs. Other Personality Tests 38:29 The Power of Vulnerability

    41 min

  6. JUL 12

    California-made, French-inspired Sunwear | Christy Moody

    Christy Moody is the founder of Soleil Sunwear, a California-made but French-inspired sunwear clothing and apparel brand. Wanting to protect her skin from harmful sun exposure, Christy set out to create a brand that was both stylish and comfortable while also being effective. From her initial prototypes on her living room floor to creating a hugely successful brand, Christy’s journey has been one of grit and determination. Listen in as Christy shares insights on navigating sales, marketing, and the importance of word of mouth. As Christy says, “ It doesn't matter how good your product is if people don't know about it.”   Timestamps: 01:21 About Christy 02:19 Inspiration for Soleil Sunwear 05:55 Challenges 08:20 Building the Brand 15:41 Strategies and Collaborations 20:06 Customer Feedback 24:41 Embracing Creativity and Taking the First Step 26:10 Balancing Business Growth and Financial Stability 27:44 The Power of Persistence 30:56 Community and Collaboration 33:47 Exciting Plans and Future Collaborations 39:20 Learning from Mistakes and Moving Forward   Links: Soleil Sunwear: https://soleilsunwear.com/ Christy Moody: https://www.instagram.com/christy_moody/

    46 min

  7. JUL 2

    Secrets of Scaling Success: Building Global Brands with Tracy Holland

    Tracy Holland is a founder, investor, and executive chairman who has made a significant impact in the beauty and wellness industry. She co-founded Hatch Beauty and has grown it into a global leader with 120 employees and 20 retail partnerships. She also founded Goodwill Brands LLC, which focuses on accelerating consumer brand growth through talent and acquisitions. Her innovative hair and skincare brand with products formulated for diverse patients, Be Serene Clean, is endorsed by numerous hospitals such as John’s Hopkins, UCLA, and Cedars Sinai for its quality and customer satisfaction. She has numerous accolades, such as 2017’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year, and the 2019 Fashion and Beauty Award for Beauty Service Provider for the Year. Listen in!   Timestamps: 01:27 About Tracy Holland 02:53 Tracy's Entrepreneurial Journey 06:02 Building Hatch Beauty 10:13 Challenges and Strategies in Retail Distribution 23:55 Innovations in Medical Supply Business 34:08 Daily Habits for Success 34:19 Growth Mindset Explained 36:05 Overcoming Business Challenges 40:10 Importance of Wellness 44:50 Listen to Nature 49:03 Inner Fifth 55:11 Advice for Women Entrepreneurs 57:37 Fun and Personal Insights 59:33 Gratitude   Links: Goodwill Brands: https://goodwillbrands.com/ Be Serene Clean: https://besereneclean.com/

    1h 1m

  8. JUN 17

    The 10 Disciplines with Gino Wickman | Gino Wickman

    Gino Wickman has been an entrepreneur since he was 21 years old, always having had an obsession for learning what makes businesses thrive. When he was 25 years old, Gino took over his family business. After successfully running it for seven years, he and his partners successfully sold the company. Gino is also the creator of the Entrepreneurial Operating System, or EOS, a “practical method for helping companies achieve greatness.” Having delivered more than 2000 full-day learning sessions for more than 135 companies, Gino has been instrumental in helping businesses and entrepreneurs thrive. Listen in as he shares his story and how the experiences he had growing up shaped who he is today.   Timestamps: 02:54 - Before the tools 04:29 - Meeting his co-author Rob 05:31 - The 10 disciplines 07:14 - Know your 100% 14:56 - Ten year thinking 19:29 - Know thyself 26:15 - Standards of integrity 29:42 - Myers-Briggs 32:25 - Take time off 36:23 - Being driven 42:17 - Say no often 44:51 - Saying no in your personal life 47:01 - Don’t do $25/hr work 50:33 - Prepare every night 54:11 - Put everything in one place 56:54 - Be humble   Links: Shine: How Looking Inward Is the Key to Unlocking True Entrepreneurial Freedom: https://a.co/d/8h1P3Un Gino’s Website: https://ginowickman.com/ The 10 Disciplines: https://the10disciplines.com/

    1h 1m
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Wonder, a podcast by Entrepreneurs’ Organization (https://www.eonetwork.org/), places women entrepreneurs in conversation with those thought leaders who amaze, astonish and inspire. Each guest shares their own journey with entrepreneur and host, Kalika Yap, giving insight into the ordinary challenges of extraordinary people. Featured guests include: Lisa Sugar of pop culture hub, PopSugar; Toni Ko, founder of NYX Cosmetics; and Devin Alexander, celebrity chef and nutrition expert on The Biggest Loser. Tune into this podcast to marvel at the meaningful insights of entrepreneurs. Learn more about Entrepreneurs’ Organization (https://www.eonetwork.org/), the leading peer-to-peer network exclusively for entrepreneurs.

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