On this episode of She Dynasty, we’re joined by Alicia Yoon, Founder and CEO of Peach & Lily. We’re talking about how her own skincare journey with severe eczema ignited her passion to help others with their journey. Hit play to learn more about the glow-up that led to the viral Glass Skin trend on TikTok!

On this episode of She Dynasty, we’re joined by a real champion for founder vision. Taryn Jones Laeben, Founder and President of IRL Ventures, joins Valerie to discuss how her incredible journey working with top name brands led her to start her own company in order to back founders and startups in a meaningful way. Head to any major podcast platform to hear some truly empowering words of wisdom!

On this episode of She Dynasty, we have a true innovator, and a champion of women’s reproductive health! Alex Friedman, Co-Founder of LOLA and Managing Director/Partner at BCG, shares her story of how a lack of ingredient transparency within big tampon brands inspired her to start her own business and destigmatize the conversation. Hit play to hear how she sparked such an important conversation!

On this episode of She Dynasty, Valerie’s joined by Heidi Zak, Co-Founder and CEO of ThirdLove, to discuss how one shopping trip at Victoria’s Secret sparked the idea to disrupt an entire category. Tune in to hear about how her company became the top online intimate brand among millennials!

On this episode of She Dynasty, we have a true thought leader with us! Marla Kaplowitz, President & CEO of the 4A’s, joins Valerie to discuss how she worked her way up all the way from Media Planner to CEO of the leading trade organization for marketing communication agencies. Listen now to hear a truly inspiring story of passion and drive!

On this episode of She Dynasty, we’re sharing an incredibly inspiring story. TEDx Speaker, Bestselling Author, and former nonprofit CEO Ruth Rathblott is telling us what the true meaning of unhiding is after hiding her limb difference for 25 years. Listen now to hear how she learned to live her truth, and how it empowered her to advocate for others with a disability!

On this episode of She Dynasty, we’ve got a real force in tech! Emily Ketchen, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of the Intelligent Devices Group & International Markets at Lenovo,  joins us and takes us through her incredible and unique journey from growing up a ‘third-culture kid’, to leading the acceleration of Lenovo's global marketing transformation. Tune in to hear about how embracing change, taking risks, and learning to be comfortable with being uncomfortable became Emily’s professional edge!

On this episode of She Dynasty, we’re talking all things mothers and mental health! Nathalie Walton, VP of Brand and Social Impact at Babylist and Co-Founder & former CEO of Expectful, joins Valerie and opens up about the risks she took in the name of entrepreneurialism, the sacrifices necessary to do so as a new mother, and her path to becoming the CEO of the mental health app she used during her own pregnancy.   

On this episode of She Dynasty, Valerie’s got a very special guest - and on a very special day! Toni Newman, Best-Selling African American Transgender Author, joined us on International Trans Day of Visibility, to share her amazing personal and professional journey! Tap the play button to hear about Toni’s experience going from a scholarship student and self-proclaimed “sissy boy,” to being a proud trans woman, the Interim CEO of the Black AIDS Institute and the Director of The Coalition for Justice and Equality Across Movements at NMAC!

On this episode of She Dynasty, Valerie’s doing something that’s never been done before on She Dynasty - she’s welcoming back her first ever return guest! Dr. Renee Dua, who founded Heal in 2014, is back with a whole new enterprise and revolutionizing the healthcare space once again with a personal health assistant, Renee. Tune in to hear more about how navigating the healthcare system for her aging parent sparked the need for her to automate herself in order to provide the care that they, and everyone deserves.

Valerie’s talking to a true powerhouse this week. She’s joined by Bianca Gates, CEO and Co-Founder at Birdies, as well as a special guest co-host! Tune in as they talk about how she built one of the fastest growing footwear companies out of the need for stylish, in home slippers that are perfect for entertaining!

On this episode of She Dynasty, Valerie’s talking to a true inspiration and a personal champion - Peggy Ang, Global Executive in Consumer & Brand Management and former CMO/SVP of Marketing at LG Electronics. Peggy, having been born to a traditional Chinese family, takes Valerie on a journey from her nontraditional upbringing in the Philippines all the way to the states where she rose to the very top of her field.

On this episode, Danielle Cohen-Shohet takes us on her journey from self taught coder and self taught makeup artist to the CEO & Founder of GlossGenius! GlossGenius is the brains behind the beauty - it’s the biggest software company focused on helping salons & spas run their businesses. Listen, download, and tell all your friends!

We’re joined by Analisa Goodin, Founder & CEO of Catch+Release, this week! Listen in to hear more about the content licensing platform that’s revolutionizing the space by allowing agencies - including the Woo - to license anything they find on the internet!

This week we’re doing something totally different. We’ve got Kim Shapira, Celebrity Dietician and Nutrition Therapist, doing a live session with Valerie where she takes her through The Kim Shapira Method - an alternative to dieting that focuses on your interactions with food and your attitudes around it!

On this episode of She Dynasty, Valerie’s talking pleasure with Alexandra Fine, Sexologist, Co-Founder & CEO of Dame. Al takes Valerie out of her comfort zone and dives into how Dame is changing the way we experience and explore sexuality, revolutionizing the way we talk about pleasure, and how they’re trying to close the pleasure gap.

This week, Political Strategist and Senior Political Director for Crooked Media, Shaniqua McClendon, talks to us about her inspiring journey from North Carolina to Capitol Hill. Tune in to hear more about how she launched Vote Save America, the importance of being registered to vote, and the incredibly imperative work she’s doing with Register Her.

This week, Mind-Body expert Dr. Claudia Aguirre talks to us about the science of the mind, and how its connection affects everything from skin health to overall longevity. Tune in to hear more about the mechanics behind feeling and emotion, the physiology of stress, and her personal journey taking neuroscience into the wellness field with brands like L’Oreal, Headspace, Unilever and more!

This week, I speak with Sarah Jones Simmer, current CEO of Found and former COO of Bumble. Found is a modern weight care platform pioneering integrated support through personalized coaching, online community, and if indicated, prescription medication. Sarah walks us through her career path to the c-suite as well as how her personal health battles shaped the way she saw her life and career. Tune in to hear more about Sarah’s journey and how she got to where she is today!  

This week, wellness leader, Mia Kyricos, speaks with us about what's most important in and out of the office: love and authentic human connection. Mia is a global leading woman in wellness, sits on the advisory boards of Cornell university, Wellness for Cancer, and the Global Wellness Institute. She is also a celebrated speaker and has had her worked featured in the New York Times, LA Times, Travel Weekly, and more, and is the President & Chief Love Officer at Kyricos & Associates LLC. Mia delves into the booming industry, her personal journey to becoming the wellness expert she is, and what it means to be a “Chief Love Officer.” For all those who want to learn more about the wellness economy, as well as those who need a reminder about the vital importance of love and curiosity, tune in for a sincere and honest conversation.