Wonder Podcast: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs to Change the World EO Virtual Learning

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
 

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/
 

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/
 

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/
 

Description: 
Joan Nguyen is the co-founder and CEO of Bumo, a platform that aims to revolutionize the childcare industry by offering accessible, free, on-demand services to support busy parents. Bumo offers parents a peaceful, beautiful workspace with education-based childcare and preschool. Growing up raised by refugee parents, Joan spent much of her childhood living in poverty. Her parents raised her with the understanding that education was not only important, but also a privilege. Her passion for education and learning also drove her to start MeriEducation, an INC5000 company that provides educational services such as SAT prep and academic tutoring. Listen in as Joan shares her story and how Bumo is having an incredible impact on families everywhere. 
 
Timestamps:
03:24 - Origin story
06:26 - Bottom 5%
13:26 - Looking forward with Bumo
17:06 - Connecting everything together
19:51 - Challenges
24:22 - Target audience
25:49 - Branding
27:49 - Women in the workplace
31:24 - A typical day
37:19 - Finding a co-founder
40:24 - Celebrity investors
41:29 - Let’s Talk
43:02 - Dreams
45:49 - MeriEducation
47:45 - Advice for women entrepreneurs



Links:
Bumo: https://www.bumowork.com/
Joan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joan.bumo/
 

John Assaraf, also known as “The Brain Whisperer,” is one of the leading high performance and success coaches in the world. He is the CEO of MyNeuroGym.com, a neuroscience-based company that is dedicated to helping individuals improve and strengthen their mindset to help them achieve their goals. John is a behavioral neuroscience researcher who has been featured on Larry King, Anderson Cooper, and the Ellen DeGeneres Show. He is also a New York Times Bestselling Author, having written 4 books that have been translated into 35 languages. John has been featured in 11 movies, including the film “The Secret,” based on the book by Rhonda Byrne. 
Timestamped show notes
01:43 - Movie experience
07:11 - NeuroGym
09:44 - Advice for entrepreneurs
13:56 - John’s Catalyst
20:01 - Books and fun
21:26 - Brainathon
23:05 - Building habits
25:47 - Running a business well
30:29 - The Brain Post-COVID
40:07 - Fight, Flight, or Freeze
45:35 - Awareness
Links
John’s Website: https://www.johnassaraf.com/
My NeuroGym: https://myneurogym.com/