Nyakio Grieco, Founder of Thirteen Lune and the exciting, new beauty brand, Relevant, talks about her efforts to change the landscape of the beauty industry, from the inside-out. We talk about how she uses her platform and Thirteen Lune to debunk myths about people of color in the beauty industry and to help BIPOC beauty founders thrive in the industry, by creating a bigger stage with amplified support. Nyakio shares her strategy on how to identify quality allies and strategic partners. And, of course, we talk about self-care and ways to refresh and renew.
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It's all about representation, with the CEO of Bold Swim, Tiffany Asamoah. Tiffany shares her journey to build a swimwear company that unapologetically celebrates inclusivity in size and diversity. "Our swimwear is meant to empower those to be their true selves and live BOLDLY."
We also discuss her groundbreaking approaches to sustainable, eco-friendly fashion, and how she's fulfilling her mission to reduce the impact of climate change.
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It's not your grandmother's marketing! Times have changed. It's a long overdue conversation on the new age of marketing with Katie Welch. Katie is part of the C-suite collaborative that runs Rare Beauty - an innovative clean beauty brand launched by Selena Gomez. Katie breaks down 5 Essential Elements to Community Building. It's a masterclass in community engagement and brand building for founders, you don't want to miss.
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It's the absolutely unapologetic Cindy Gallop, the self-proclaimed "Michael Bay of business." Cindy is a diversity consultant, speaker, and Founder of Make Love Not Porn - a platform designed to help end rape culture. We discuss our shared mandate to innovate - and in Cindy's words, "To blow shit up!" We talk about the new paradigm in advertising and marketing and the role of women in ushering out the old and bringing in the new.
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It's an enlightening conversation with Deborah Brenner, Author, Founder & CEO of Women of the Vine & Spirits. Deborah talks about moving from the tech space to become a social entrepreneur. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, she launched a movement to advance the presence and success of women in the wine and spirits industry. Listen, enjoy and subscribe.
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For women founders who might think that the odds don't "appear" to be in your favor . . . There's a moment when you must decide you’re going to be the one who breaks through, and you’re going to go ahead and build the damn thing. Welcome back to The Good CEO podcast! It's the Season 3 opener. I brought back Kathryn Finney to discuss her exciting, new book, that is a must read for women founders.
Build the Damn Thing: How to Start a Successful Business If You're Not a Rich White Guy is available in bookstores today!
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It's a conversation with Philanthropic Advisor, Stephanie Ellis-Smith - CEO of Phīla and Co-Founder of Give Blk. We discuss the evolution of giving, charity vs. justice, and her journey to show people how to give the best of what they have - from millions of dollars to powerful, non-monetary modes of giving. Hosted by Sheila Jackson.
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Meet tech entrepreneur Jordan Wilson, Co-Founder & Chief Political Office of the Politicking Mobile App. We discuss the hard work of breaking barriers, as an entrepreneur, the importance of mentorship and a support system of like-minded individuals. Learn how Jordan is breaking barriers in civic tech - and dissolving the divide between candidates and constituents, bringing non-partisan information and facts right to our fingertips.
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This is a reboot of the very first episode of The Good CEO - from December of 2019. New York Times Best-selling author and CEO of Unstoppable Enterprises, Cynthia Kersey, talks about the "Law of Giving and Receiving" and how to cultivate an Unstoppable Business.
Natasha McCrea coach, filmmaker and Founder of the Love CEO Institute and Denshai Lee, Product Development guru and Co-Founder of BAG Box join me to talk about the self-care movement, and their mission to make self-care a lifestyle.
Real talk with Kathryn Finney about what it takes to be a black woman in front, self-care, preserving our mental health - and her mission to help more black women get the money they need to build out their businesses.
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Join me and Tyrone McKinley Freeman as we examine the philanthropy of America's first self-made female millionaire, Madame C.J. Walker. We discuss his new book, Madame C.J. Walker's Gospel of Giving: Black Women's Philanthropy During Jim Crow, and the legacy of philanthropy in the African American community - and what distinguishes African American philanthropy. There is no description that can do justice to this conversation. I invite you to listen, enjoy and subscribe.
Award-winning serial entrepreneur, investor, wellness advocate and activist Nicole Cardoza speaks frankly about so-called white supremacy, wellness and the new paradigm in leadership and community engagement. She reveals how she turned what could have been a disastrous experience with Yoga Journal, into the launch of Reclamation Ventures - which has provided more than 3 million dollars in direct funding and resources to close the racial gap in the wellness industry. Nicole is also the Founder of Yoga Foster and Publisher of The Anti-Racism Daily.
Fawn Weaver, CEO of Grant Sidney & Founder of Uncle Nearest, shares her journey to debunk a false narrative and uncover the real story of Nearest Green and Jack Daniels. We explore the guiding principles and higher mission that she infused into Uncle Nearest to create the fastest-growing independent American whiskey brand in U.S. history.
Malaika Jones, Founder of Brown Girl Jane talks about the company's high speed ride to be considered one of the most innovative companies in the beauty and wellness industry. She explains what happens when your entire team is aligned with the company's higher purpose, their North Star. Malaika breaks down how her company has unleashed the healing power of plants and CBD and harnessed it to celebrate black women! We discuss the ‘Black Beauty Wellness Summit’ and ‘Brown Girl Swap" which Malaika created, along with Co-Founders Tai Beauchamp and Nia Jones, to challenge black women to purchase 5 essential products from other black-woman-owned businesses.
Join me for a fascinating conversation with Chef, restauranteur, and creative Spirit, Carla Hall on what it takes to be unapologetic. We explore the practice of personal power, the life of a creative CEO, and a common challenge that is part of the journey to becoming The Good CEO - "imposter syndrome." Carla also discusses her new project as producer and host of the new podcast , "Say Yes."
It's a discussion you don't want to miss with Natasha McCrea, Love & Life Coach to Alpha Females and Founder of The Love CEO Institute. Join us as we celebrate every Good CEOs SUPER-POWER - feminine energy. Natasha McCrea debunks the mythology of weakness and vulnerability often associated with the feminine, and breaks down the unique qualities and strengths we can access when we unapologetically embrace our feminine energy.
Paloma Adams-Allen, CEO of the Inter-American Foundation breaks down best practices for developing strategic partnerships with grassroots organizations.
Episode 4 of "The Good CEO" is a conversation of 'candid Zen,' with Beatrice Dixon of The Honey Pot. She talks about her unique path to create a line of plant-based feminine hygiene products. We discuss her powerful, unwavering stance, amidst a racially motivated backlash to the presence of her products in Target and her unapologetic mission to inspire young, black girls. (This episode was recorded prior to the recent protests and unrest.)
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