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We announce our “We Do Not Want To Leave The House Podcast Tour”, June 5th! In other news, Kyle and Morgan are rumored to have broken up. We break down this bit of info, deep dive where the rumor started, the validity of it, Kyle’s appearance with Mo at Stagecoach and whether we will, in fact, see Morgan Wade next season on RHOBH.  We break down the rumors that Keiana Stewart and Stacey Rusch are joining RHOP next season, our real life run ins with Stacey, the likelihood that next season will be RHOP’s last and the still difficult task of casting next season of RHOA.


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Introducing S2Ep105: The Pink Neon Effect: How Kimmy Scotti is Reimagining Venture Capital for Women from Takin' Care of Lady Business®.
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As more women take control of their financial futures, understanding the nuances of investing becomes crucial. In this episode of "Takin’ Care Of Lady Business®," host Jennifer Justice speaks with Kimmy Scotti, Founder and Managing Partner at Neon, about the dynamic and often challenging landscape of venture capital, especially for women in sectors like healthcare and consumer goods. Despite the complexities of a market where women founders are often underfunded, Kimmy has carved a niche in venture capital that emphasizes patient-centered investments and bridging the gender gap in financial literacy. Through Neon and initiatives like Neon Pink, Kimmy is actively working towards empowering women to take control of their financial futures.

Key Takeaways

Kimmy Scotti launched a successful jewelry business at age 15, establishing her status as an #Unemployable.

Hear how Neon, a venture fund, focuses on the critical overlap between healthcare and consumer sectors. 

Discover Neon Pink, an initiative that aims to create a supportive community exclusively for female investors where women can learn, invest, and grow together without the conventional barriers they often face in the financial world.

Learn how to decide where to invest your money by choosing companies whose mission or products align with your values and resonate with you.

Gain insight into the obstacles faced in a male-dominated industry and how Kimmy uses her platform to support and fund female entrepreneurs.


Resources
Connect with Kimmy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmyscotti/
Follow Kimmy: https://www.instagram.com/kimmyscotti/

About Our Guest 
Kimmy Scotti is co-founder and CEO of skincare company Fig.1, and the Founder and Managing Partner of Neon, an early-stage venture capital firm established in 2023. As an investor and serial entrepreneur Kimmy’s endeavors are multifaceted. 
Prior to Neon, Kimmy was building and investing as a founding partner at 8VC, a prominent technology and life sciences investment firm where she invested in category defining companies including Blink Health, Maven, Oula, Hill House Home, and Seed. Kimmy remains an advisor to 8VC. 
As a lifelong skincare enthusiast with a deep obsession for the beauty market, Kimmy partnered with a board-certified Harvard dermatologist to co-found Fig.1 in 2021. Fig.1 is a science-backed, sustainably-driven skincare line that has grown its footprint from direct-to-consumer to over 3,000 retail, spa and dermatologist locations, along with category expansion into performance body care in 2023.
In addition to her current work with Neon and Fig.1, Kimmy currently serves on the Board of Directors for JewBelong, the Board of Directors for Breakout Foundation, and on the Senior Advisory Committee to Cornell Tech at Cornell University. She is an active supporter of various charitable initiatives including women’s reproductive rights, maternal health, and antisemitism. 
Kimmy lives in New York City with her husband and twin boys.

About the Show 
Takin’ Care Of Lady Business® is hosted by Jennifer Justice aka JJ, founder and CEO of The Justice Dept. JJ interviews achievers, entrepreneurs and high level executives, discussing the how to of building business as well as the challenges while competing and thriving in both business and in life. These highly successful women will share secrets, strategies and insights about what it takes to play to win.

If you love what you are getting out of our show please subscribe.

About Our Company, The Justice Dept.
A female focused advisory, consulting and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.

Website:  https://www.thejusticedept.com/
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Bill Rancic steps Behind The Rope.  Bill is here to chat about the full anthology of his career from the early days of winning “The Apprentice” to current day featured expert on The History Channel’s “The Mega-Brands That Built America.” Bill talks The Apprentice, winning, how life forever changed after and working for Donald Trump.  Bill talks meeting his wife of seventeen years, Giuliana Rancic, their growing RPM restaurant empire, the secrets to a happy marriage and fatherhood. Bill also shares his words of biz wisdom, the secrets to being a successful entrepreneur, biggest business mistakes people make and more.  Of course, we also talk Reality TV, a possible Real Housewives of Chicago with Giuliana, Andy Cohen, E!, The Kardashians, “Giuliana and Bill” and an Apprentice reboot starting Bill front and center.  Finally, Bill breaks down this awesome Season Two of Mega-Brands - Netflix, Nike, Apple, Blockbuster and more!


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The Daily Mail has reported that Dorit is being downgraded to a friend of with only three episodes unless she admits to having marital issues with PK, admits that PK moved out and is living at the Beverly Hills Hotel and that her marriage is in serious trouble. Radar has reported that Dorit’s marriage is fine and that she will be returning to RHOBH next season holding a diamond. We break down both claims separating fact from fiction, discuss what is going on with Dorit, weight the likelihood she will return to RHOBH and chat exactly when RHOBH filming will resume considering the plan was originally April. In other news, Ariana Madix makes a motion to dismiss Rachel Leviss’ lawsuit, Rachel’s PR claps back, we deep dive the lawsuit claims and discuss the likelihood Tom and Ariana will end up suing each other over this.


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Jenifer Lewis steps Behind The Rope. Living Legend, Icon, Actress of Film, TV and Stage, Singer, Author and so very much more. Fresh off her Masked Singer elimination, Jenifer is here to talk about what is was like to don the Miss Cleocatra mask in her first return to the industry performance since her near death fall in the Serengeti nearly two years ago. Jenifer also discusses many highlights in her unbelievable career that most can only dream of - The Fresh Prince, singing backup for Bette Midler when first starting out in NYC in the 70s and 80s, an iconic guest role on Friends opposite Courtney Cox, and last, but certainly not least, her eight year long run on the award winning blockbuster Blackish as the outspoken, lovable, scene stealing Ruby Johnson.  We talk reboots, Will Smith, Anthony Anderson, the fall and everything and anything in between. 


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Ana Quincoces steps back Behind The Rope.  This time she brings Ace Fanning who takes a hot sec outta his day job taking about Sister Wives (check out his Pod!) to help us break down all that has been going in the Bravo world the past few weeks.  Of course with Ana here, we catch up on her RHOM appearance last season, discuss Alexia’s divorce, whether she has heard from Marysol and Alexia after her much publicized cameo and chat about the realistic future of The Real Housewives of Miami now that they are on pause. We talk potential RHOM cast changes, Shannon vs. Alexis, the future of RHOP and Rebecca Minkoff on RHONY. As Bethenny likes to say, we mention it all.


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