The Badass CEO

Mimi MacLean
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The Badass CEO

Each week, The Badass CEO brings you entrepreneurs and high-level executives to discuss business strategies, life experiences, lessons learned, tipping points, and what it takes to become and continue to be a Badass CEO. We will give you the motivation and tools needed to follow your dreams and be successful.

  1. 05/08/2023

    RE RELEASE: How Female CEO Kathy Bloomgarden Is Guiding Ruder Finn to Becoming the Leader in PR

    How do you run one of the largest PR firms in the world, set standards for the industry, and continue to innovate and expand? Kathy Bloomgarden joins us this week on the podcast to tell us about her career journey and running a global PR agency her father started in 1948! Under Dr. Bloomgarden's leadership, Ruder Finn opened up one of the first global communication offices in China over 25 years ago, growing to eight offices in the region. Please tune in to hear about how she built a career in corporate PR, undertaking the role of CEO at Ruder Finn and growing it to become a leader in digital PR, and her advice for business founders looking to better their online and PR presence. Please subscribe above to be notified of our new episodes. I put together a Free Top 10 Checklist for Every Entrepreneur.  Click here to get your copy:  https://thebadassceo.com/tips-for-every-entrepreneur/ ‎ To learn more about our podcast guest, click here: If you enjoy this podcast, please help support the the podcast by using the link to our sponsors and companies I use for my business.  I receive a small percentage for each sale.  Thank you so much for your support!! http://thebadassceo.com/tools/ Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/badass.ceo/

    25 min

  2. 10/06/2022

    Nadine Crocker Talks Her Debut Feature "Continue" (Re-Release)

    Nadine Crocker is a director, writer, actress, and producer. Her debut feature “Continue” will be released in 2021. “Continue” is based on Nadine’s life and true-story of surviving a suicide attempt when she was 23. I’ve had the opportunity to see Nadine’s journey of producing “Continue,” and I am so excited to have her here today to get a unique insight into the entertainment industry. To learn more about the Badass CEO Podcast go to:  http://www.thebadassceo.com/ To get the Top 10 Tips every entrepreneur should know go to: https://thebadassceo.com/tips-for-every-entrepreneur/ Please subscribe above to be notified of our new episodes.  I put together a Free Top 10 Checklist for Every Entrepreneur.  Click here to get your copy:  https://thebadassceo.com/tips-for-every-entrepreneur/ ‎ To learn more about our podcast guest, click here: https://thebadassceo.com/nadine-crocker-on-her-new-hollywood-projects/ If you enjoy this podcast, please help support the the podcast by using the link to our sponsors and companies I use for my business.  I receive a small percentage for each sale.  Thank you so much for your support!! http://thebadassceo.com/tools/ Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/badass.ceo/

    39 min

  3. 08/18/2022

    EP 102: Innovating in the Women’s Health Industry with Flex Co. Founder Lauren Wang

    Lauren Wang sought to change the women’s health industry's status quo by creating sustainable, innovative, and supportive period products. Lauren founded Flex Co in 2016 as a new product for women everywhere and as a way to open up the conversation surrounding periods and menstrual health. She focuses her efforts on mentoring younger female entrepreneurs and giving back to start-ups. ⁠ ⁠ Tune in to learn about Lauren’s personal journey that inspired her to start Flex Co, why mentorship and being a role model is so important to her, and her advice to female entrepreneurs wanting to launch their businesses.⁠

    27 min

  4. 08/12/2022

    EP 101: Female Tech CEO Elizabeth Cholawsky on Growing SaaS-Based Companies

    Interested in leading or starting a tech company? This is the episode for you! Elizabeth Cholawsky is a seasoned executive with years of experience running tech-based and SaaS companies. She has led and worked with companies to build market-leading offerings, using in-house talent and through partnerships and acquisitions. Elizabeth joined HG Insights as their CEO in 2018 and since has led them to great success through better hiring practices and a focus on solid company culture. Tune in to learn about her career and C-suite level experience in various companies, how she creates a safe and open company culture, and her top advice for women in tech.

    33 min

  5. 06/30/2022

    EP 100: Leading a High Growth Baby Tech Company with Female CEO Sarah Dorsett

    Sarah Dorsett is a mom of three, an experienced eCommerce leader, and the founder of a rapidly growing tech company for new parents. Nanit was born out of the need to support the parenting journey with products that connect parents to their child’s development. Sarah used her experience in eCommerce to build a strong foundation for Nanit and it has helped the company not only grow rapidly but maintain company culture, steady sales, and strong customer loyalty. Under Sarah's leadership, Nanit has been named to Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, Deloitte Fast 500, and CNBC's Upstart 100 list of most promising startups. Tune in to learn more about what inspired Sarah to start Nanit, her tips for mom entrepreneurs, and her tips for creating strong eCommerce in your business.

    30 min

  6. 06/23/2022

    EP 99: Self Funding and Creating a New Designer Good with Founder Emily Vaca

    Emily Vaca is the founder of MINNIDIP and La Vaca Design House, a non-toxic inflatable pool design that she self-funded and spent over two years working on before officially launching! Her company is family-run, ethically sourced, and operated in her hometown of Chicago. Tune in to learn more about how she started her design company, manufactured and launched the first designer inflatable pool, and her advice for creative female entrepreneurs who want to self-fund their business.

    28 min

  7. 06/16/2022

    EP 98: Advocating for Fair Compensation and Being on Forbes 30 Under 30 with Female CEO Marcela Sapone

    Marcela Sapone is not only the co-founder of an innovative and groundbreaking company but she has also made the elusive Forbes 30 Under 30 list! Marcela is the co-founder and CEO of Alfred, a company with a mission to create universal utilities in every home. Marcela has led the company since 2014 and under her leadership, Alfred has grown to serve more than 135,000 residents across the US and Canada. Marcela has also prioritized Alfred to be at the front of fair wage compensation with all service workers. She talked to us about what it is like to lead such a fast-growing company why she hired every employee as a W-2 and her advice for women in the tech industries.

    31 min

  8. 06/09/2022

    EP 97: Leaving The Corporate World to Become a Successful Entrepreneur with Tiny Tags Founder Melissa Clayton

    Creating a meaningful business that celebrates mothers across the country is the exact mission Melissa Clayton set out to achieve when she left corporate America and started Tiny Tags. Tiny Tags is an online jewelry store that designs and creates fine, personalized jewelry. Clayton left her secure CPA job in order to pursue entrepreneurship and has now turned her dreams into a multimillion-dollar business. Tune in to learn about her jump from CPA to female founder, why strategic retail partnerships are crucial for sustained growth, and her advice for female entrepreneurs starting out!

    29 min
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Each week, The Badass CEO brings you entrepreneurs and high-level executives to discuss business strategies, life experiences, lessons learned, tipping points, and what it takes to become and continue to be a Badass CEO. We will give you the motivation and tools needed to follow your dreams and be successful.

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  • Creator
    Mimi MacLean
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    102
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023 The Badass CEO
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