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

Kalika sits down with one of the most influential figures in her life, Dr. Maria Nemeth. Dr. Nemeth is a psychologist, a master-certified coach, and the founder and director of the Academy for Coaching Excellence. Listen in as Dr. Nemeth shares her story, from loaning someone $35,000 to never seeing it again to her journey to becoming an entrepreneur. She shares all the hard lessons she’s learned and wants people to know that she’s been there--she’s experienced hardship and mistakes just like anyone else.
Timestamped show notes
03:43 - “Entrepreneurs are the real heroes”
04:43 - Things that you don’t want to happen, happen
11:44 - Reflecting on the past
14:07 - Standards of integrity exercise
17:00 - Holographic experiences
19:57 - The willingness to say “yes”
23:41 - “Monkey mind”
26:32 - Be uncomfortable!
29:53 - Mastering life’s energies
33:22 - Dr. Nemeth talks about “50 and Better” her new project
36:45 - Reaching out to Dr. Nemeth
38:09 - “We are spiritual beings having a spiritual life”
Links
Ace Coach Training: https://acecoachtraining.com/
Contact Info: wayne@acecoachtraining.com
Contact Info: monica@acecoachtraining.com
Mastering Life’s Energies: https://amz.run/4XZW
The Energy of Money: https://amz.run/4XZY

Odette D'Aniello is the owner of Celebrity Gourmet Ventures, a brand that focuses on weddings, specialty cakes, and cake experiences. Odette worked at her family’s bakery when she was just 10 years old; baking is practically in her blood. She shares her experience moving to the U.S. to go to school, paying for her own education, all while working at her family’s bakery to work on her craft. Odette’s story is one of grit, determination, and hard work. She shares what it's like to run a business with family and the potential issues that may arise. Listen in!
Timestamped show notes
01:36 - Odette’s Journey
03:28 - Getting into the bakery business
07:21 - Baking bread to baking cakes
09:16 - Starting days
11:24 - From teacher to baker
13:40 - Working with family!
15:20 - Don’t make assumptions
15:53 - Entrepreneurial spirit
19:47 - Having self-agency
21:02 - Joining EO
23:44 - Why you should join EO
24:40 - Interests besides entrepreneurship
30:00 - Surrendering and trust
33:50 - The Author of Influence
37:45 - Coming out of grief
39:08 - Being a woman entrepreneur
40:52 - What’s next?
Links
Celebrity Cake Studio: https://celebritycakestudio.com/

Kristin O’Keeffe Merrick is the co-founder of Women Work F#%k*ng Hard, an annual networking event meant to highlight female entrepreneurs and their hard work. Currently working as a financial adviser at O’Keeffe Financial Partners, Kristin has quite a background in entrepreneurship and finance. Listen in as she breaks down stereotypes and assumptions about women in business and finance and how you can apply these lessons in your own ventures.
Timestamped show notes
01:49 - Kristin is featured in InStyle’s Badass Top 50 Women for 2020
05:21 - As soon as COVID lockdown started, Kristin was helping business owners with financial
07:17 - Asking for help
09:21 - Perfection is a trap
13:19 - Financial advice for 2021
20:09 - Small businesses aren’t being represented
23:08 - Advice for struggling restaurant/small business owners
24:02 - Finding grants/loans
25:18 - Finding new opportunities
30:27 - Higher education moving forward
33:24 - We need different skilled workers
34:45 - Understanding debt
36:43 - Teaching finances to your kids
43:57 - Kristin’s playground hustle
46:10 - Kristin loves connecting people
Links
Kristin’s Forbes Blog: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kristinmerrick/
Kristin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlwhosavesmoney/
Women Work F#%k*ng Hard: https://wwfh.norby.live/

This week, Kalika sits down with Denise Pines, a serial entrepreneur, a documentary filmmaker, and a champion for women’s health. While working as a fashion designer in Los Angeles, Denise’s interest shifted to social justice and advocacy, wanting to create a voice for African-American and Latinos. In this stage of her life, she has shifted to empowering women and women’s rights. Listen in as Denise shares her life experiences, her struggles, and her advice for women and wellness.
Timestamped show notes
01:28 - Denise’s Story
03:06 - Women’s Health advocate
04:55 - Women are caught off guard about their health
06:36 - Denise’s health story
09:26 - Heart attack or hot flash?
12:49 - Tea remedy
16:26 - Denise shares her journey in building Tea Botanics
24:56 - Packaging is essential
26:38 - Managing menopause
29:31 - Women are told they are the problem
34:35 - Denise explains how the medical system underserves women and people of color
40:16 - Realizing the dream
42:25 - Denise shares her struggles
48:40 - Looking towards the future
50:29 - Denise shares some of her upcoming projects
Links
Tea Botanics: https://teabotanics.com/
Wisepause: https://wisepause.com/
Femaging: https://www.femaging.com/
Denise on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisepines/

Kalika recaps her interview with Hint Water founder, Kara Goldin. Listen in as she shares the highlights of her conversation with Kara, whose goal is to create nutritional products that help people live healthier lives. In this episode, learn the 7 lessons Kara has learned in her 15-year journey as a startup founder. Tune in!
Links
Hint: https://www.drinkhint.com/
Undaunted: https://karagoldin.com/undaunted

Meet Daria Tsvenger, speaker, advisor, angel investor, and founder of the Dream Sprint, a personal growth challenge aimed to motivate and inspire people to fulfill their goals. Listen in as Daria shares her incredible journey as the founder of one of the largest wellness communities for women in San Francisco.
Timestamped show notes
03:07 - Serendipities
04:41 - Marriage is the second most stressful event after losing a family member
05:31 - Use our willpower and dedication
07:08 - Daria shares her experience with depression
09:18 - Studying the brain at Stanford
13:24 - Neuroscience at Stanford
17:01 - Angel investing
20:29 - Two types of trauma, big and small
22:05 - Intense trauma, partial amnesia
25:59 - Returning to joy and gratitude
29:56 - The first and second arrow
31:22 - Daria shares some of her entrepreneurship tools and tips
34:35 - Advice for women entrepreneurs
36:36 - How has COVID changed your behavior?
39:01 - Daria shares some of her free resources from her website
Links
The Dream Sprint: https://www.thedreamsprint.com/
Daria’s Website: https://dariatsvenger.com/