Unfinished Business

Unfinished Business
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👋 We're Alex and Lee, serial entrepreneurs and multi-exit founders. Our journey has made us magnets for the challenges ambitious women face in career, family, and personal fulfillment. We're launching a platform for honest discussions about conscious entrepreneurship, career growth, and holistic success. We'll explore topics like mastering self-promotion authentically, transforming imposter syndrome into career catalysts, balancing work, family, and well-being, innovative strategies for entrepreneurial success, and much more.

  1. JUL 15

    From Side Hustle to Swimwear Empire: The Andie Swim Story with Founder Melanie Travis

    Melanie Travis didn’t go to fashion school. She didn’t work at a legacy brand. She didn’t have a co-founder, a warehouse, or a team. What she did have was a miserable experience swimsuit shopping for a company retreat and a hunch that other women felt the same. In this episode of Unfinished Business, Melanie joins Alex and Lee to share how she turned a universal frustration into Andie Swim, a nationally recognized brand that’s sold millions of swimsuits and recently expanded into new categories through strategic acquisition. We talk about: – The origin story: from BarkBox employee to Kickstarter campaign to CEO – How she taught herself the fashion supply chain using an Airbnb “fashion tour” – Why she believes the classic DTC playbook no longer works – The truth about raising $30M and still struggling to reach profitability – Her approach to omnichannel growth, from Nordstrom to private label deals – What she looks for in brand acquisitions (and how she bought her first) – How she’s building a multi-brand portfolio while juggling two young kids Melanie keeps it brutally honest about fundraising, scaling, hiring, and growth. This episode is a masterclass for consumer founders and a reality check for anyone chasing the DTC dream.

    30 min

  2. JUL 8

    Relationships, Intimacy, and Keeping it Together: An Unfiltered Chat with Alex and Lee

    No guests. No prep. Just us. In this episode, we sat down together — two co-founders, two moms, two longtime partners in life and business — to talk about what’s really keeping our relationships strong. And what’s absolutely not. We covered: – Why Alex has never farted in front of her husband in 10 years (yes, really) – Why French kissing still matters (even after a decade) – How to maintain attraction without pretending it’s 2014 – What our moms taught us about effort and appearance – The one yearly trip that saves our sanity and our spark – Why mystery is underrated and boundaries still matter This is the stuff that doesn’t always make it into podcast interviews. But it’s real, it’s funny, and we think it’s worth saying out loud. If you’ve ever wondered how to balance love, motherhood, marriage, and not totally losing yourself… this one’s for you. Watch the full episode now and don’t forget to subscribe.

    15 min

  3. JUL 1

    How Liz Teich Turned Her Side Hustle Into a Full-Fledged NYC Styling Empire

    Liz Teich and her brand The New York Stylist is the real deal. A New York fashion stylist with nearly 20 years of experience, a loyal online following, and a sustainable wardrobe philosophy that actually makes sense. In this episode, Liz sits down with Alex and Lee to talk about how she built her business, her brand, and her confidence… without chasing trends or cutting corners. We cover: The personal story behind The New York Stylist What it’s really like to style celebrities (including Mike Tyson) Her best advice for anyone starting a creative business Why she prioritizes sustainability and “shopping your closet” What pieces actually belong in your wardrobe The connection between style, confidence, and showing up for yourself Plus: why Lee needs to clean her sneakers, how Liz fakes the perfect tuck, and the psychological power of getting dressed (even if it’s just for your mailman). If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by fashion, disconnected from your closet, or unsure how to show up with confidence—this episode will make you feel seen, smarter, and a little more stylish.

    31 min

  4. JUN 24

    How to Scale a Brand, Manage Anxiety & Stay Offline, with Tieghan Gerard @Half Baked Harvest

    Tieghan Gerard built one of the most beloved food brands on the internet. Today, Half Baked Harvest has over 6 million followers across platforms, four bestselling cookbooks, a candle line, a sold-out national tour with Williams-Sonoma, and a fiercely loyal community that shows up for everything she creates. But the story behind the brand? It’s chaotic, personal, and deeply real. In this episode of Unfinished Business, Tieghan sits down with Alex and Lee to talk about: Starting Half Baked Harvest with her mom at 19 Growing up as one of eight kids in a wildly creative (and noisy) household Managing anxiety while running a massive business Why she focuses on her website and email list (not just social media) How she stays creatively inspired without following trends What she’d do if she had to start all over in 2025 And why she still makes pancakes for lunch when she’s feeling off This isn’t a story about recipes. It’s about resilience, identity, and building a brand that lasts… without selling your soul to the algorithm. If you’re a creative, entrepreneur, or multi-hyphenate woman trying to build something real, this one’s for you.

    32 min

  5. JUN 3

    From Ballet to Balenciaga: Victoria Brito’s Unfiltered Story

    Victoria Brito has lived many lives: ballerina, global fashion model, queer icon, and now podcast host. But beneath the resume is a story of resilience, reinvention, and radical self-trust. In this episode of Unfinished Business, Victoria opens up about: Being raised by a single mom and mentored by Pelé (yes, that Pelé) What it takes to stay grounded in industries built on performance Her viral relationship story—and what it’s like becoming a queer stepmom overnight Cutting ties with people (including family) to protect your peace The shift from being the face of a campaign… to becoming the voice behind the mic Victoria is magnetic, raw, hilarious, and refreshingly self-aware. You’ll walk away from this one thinking about your identity, your energy, and your boundaries. Subscribe for more honest conversations about growth, pivots, and the messiness of building a life you actually want.

    42 min

  6. MAY 20

    Dating, Branding, and the Power of Being Your Damn Self, with Alex Sall, Founder & Creative Director at ALSALL Studio

    What do branding and dating have in common? More than you’d think. This week on Unfinished Business, we sit down with creative director and wellness advocate Alex Sall to talk about what it really means to show up as your authentic self—in business and in love. We get into: How to build a brand that actually feels like you Why confidence is the real secret to success (on Hinge and on Shopify) The toxic trap of outsourcing everything too early How a wellness journey can start with flossing—and lead to life-changing fertility insights Why “settling” is often just fear in disguisePlus: Red lipstick, functional medicine, gut health, and why your oral microbiome might matter more than your Instagram. This one’s honest, eye-opening, and unexpectedly hilarious.

    43 min

  7. MAY 13

    We Built a $30M Brand Without VC, and We’re Just Getting Started

    Alex and Lee are back with a brutally honest look at what it’s really like to build a profitable, non-venture-backed brand. They reflect on: Scaling Hulken to $30M+ with a tiny team Saying no to VC—and why they’re not looking back What it means to build a “Kleenex-level” brand in a world of dupes DTC strategy, community magic, and the power of going slow Plus: They tease new product drops (carry-on alert!), share their TikTok Shop strategy, and reveal what’s actually on their minds as founders in year two. It’s fun. It’s raw. It’s the season opener you didn’t know you needed.

    20 min

  8. APR 16

    Meet The Founder Who Posted About Her Period & Built a Brand Gen Z Actually Trusts — Nadya Okamoto, Co-Founder of August

    Would you post about your period online to build your business? Nadya Okamoto did—and that’s just the beginning. In this episode of Unfinished Business, we sit down with Nadya Okamoto, the fearless founder of August, a Gen Z brand that’s flipping the tampon industry on its head. We talk about: What DTC brands get wrong about Gen Z (and why “Hey Bestie” doesn’t work) Why she posted 5,500+ videos to launch August—and still creates 5+ daily How she keeps CAC low and virality high with unpolished, human content How to build a brand without becoming the brand Her brutally honest advice for first-time founders (hint: it’s not “raise capital”) What founders get wrong about social media, team building, and retail expansion This is the blueprint for building a mission-led brand without faking the voice to get there. If you’re a founder, content creator, or aspiring entrepreneur—watch this.

    37 min
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👋 We're Alex and Lee, serial entrepreneurs and multi-exit founders. Our journey has made us magnets for the challenges ambitious women face in career, family, and personal fulfillment. We're launching a platform for honest discussions about conscious entrepreneurship, career growth, and holistic success. We'll explore topics like mastering self-promotion authentically, transforming imposter syndrome into career catalysts, balancing work, family, and well-being, innovative strategies for entrepreneurial success, and much more.

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  • Creator
    Unfinished Business
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Unfinished Business
  • Show Website
    Unfinished Business