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Welcome!  Today’s broad is Rha Goddess, who is an entrepreneurial coach, founder, and CEO of Move the Crowd.  Her mission is to revolutionize how we work, play, live, and handle our business.  She is intent on empowering a generation! Rha Goddess shares the following about her journey and life’s work: She grew up in NY, not able to decide between wanting to be a doctor or a rock star. She graduated from Vassar, and then entered the corporate world for six years, working in the chemical industry. She has a great story to share about how writing a resignation letter eight months early freed and empowered her! She felt called back to her activist roots, and became involved with youth empowerment, conflict resolution, intervention, and development through Resolving Conflicts Creatively.   She moved to NYC and worked in staff development and training in the NYC public schools for seven years. This job turned her in the direction of designing curriculum and coaching work that became

Welcome!  Today’s broad is Bernadette Smith, a pioneer in the LGBT community.  She found a niche in the marketplace and created a business that has become the country’s first boutique event firm specializing in legal LGBT weddings.  Her company, 14 Stories, launched in 2004 as same-sex marriage first became legal in MA.  Her Gay Wedding Institute trains other wedding professionals from all over the world.  From her position as America’s #1 Gay Wedding Planner, Bernadette focuses on the advocacy element of her company, providing a great, supportive experience for couples.  Bernadette shares the following about her company, currently based in Chicago: Prior to 2004, she planned events for nonprofits.  When she first launched 14 Stories, people either thought she was crazy or brilliant. She launched initially without a business plan, but built a website, used Google ad words, and received a ton of media attention. Bernadette has seen a recent surge in trainin

Welcome!  Today’s featured broad is Elisabeth Cardiello is a lifelong New Yorker, the child of Italian immigrants, and likely one of the few people to have had a business card since the age of six-years-old!  She has a passion for social innovation and inspiring women, and she puts this passion into practice every day.  Elisabeth is the founder and CEO of Caffe Unimatic, a vintage coffee venture with half-century-old roots in both Brooklyn and Italy.  She is a featured speaker on TEDxFultonStreet, AMEX OPEN Forum, NBC NY Live, The Soho Collective, and Coffee Crazy: The Book tour.  Elisabeth’s story is one of resilience, inspiration, innovation, and pure entrepreneurship.  Besides coffee, she loves outdoor activities, CrossFit, soccer, and all things Italian. Elisabeth shares the following about her life: Her entrepreneurial spirit was inherited from her father, who created multiple businesses in New York after immigrating from Italy at age 14. Her Caffe Unimatic busi

Welcome!  My guests today are two broads who have developed a unique and intriguing idea.  They are Michelle Goldblum and Ali Leipzig, the founders and creators of Soul Camp, which is a multi-day, multi-night, all-inclusive, wellness sleep away camp for adults!  Most of us probably have memories of camp as we grew up; some of those memories are great, and (let’s face it) some are not so great.  Michelle and Ali have created the perfect “camp of your dreams.” Last year was the first year for Soul Camp, and they have expanded to both the east and west coast for 2015.  This year’s camps are at Camp Towanda in the Poconos, and  Wonder Valley, CA.  Visit their website www.Soul.camp for more information.   Do you want to know more about this innovative idea?  Here is what the broads share with us about Soul Camp: The story of how Michelle and Ali met and connected through a series of crossed paths will show that this endeavor was simply MEANT TO

Welcome!  Today’s featured broad is Melanie Notkin from Savvy Auntie.  Melanie has tapped into the emerging demographic of childless, up and coming, single women in North America.  Melanie is a national bestselling author of Savvy Auntie: The Ultimate Guide for Cool Aunts, Great Aunts, Godmothers, and All Women Who Love Kids and Otherhood, which was inspired by her life in NYC.  She even established Auntie’s Day, the first holiday to honor aunts, which is celebrated on the fourth Sunday in July; this year’s holiday is THIS SUNDAY, July 26. The inspiration for Savvy Auntie came in 2007, when Melanie lived a busy lifestyle as a business executive.  The most important people in her life were her niece and nephew, but she felt disconnected.  She realized that there women everywhere in their 30’s and 40’s who were single, childless, and important in the lives of children.  Melanie coined the term “PANK” to denote this influential demograp

Welcome to another episode!  Our broad today is Judy Goss, who is a TV personality, radio show host, publisher, and entrepreneur.  Judy began her career in modeling but has worked as a casting director, art buyer, agent, producer, and editor.  She has worked for More magazine and served as the editor of Cosmopolitan.  She currently hosts “What Women Want,” a weekly radio show on LA Talk Radio with 30,000 listeners monthly. She makes regular appearances on Fox NY, WABC, and NBC Connecticut.  As you can see, her background is extensive in various areas, and she is busy with many endeavors! Judy shares the following about her experiences: She tells how her business developed from an idea to a dream to reality! She shares her vision for the future of “Over 40 Females.” She talks about the success of the radio show she produces, directs, and hosts. She gives helpful advice about securing investors for your business. She talks about her business plans for the second

Today’s Broad is Sandra Gault, the Founder and CEO of True Gault in NYC.  Sandra is breaking the mold and reshaping the way women think about high heels----one shoe at a time.  Sandra’s company uses 3D measuring technology and a patented fit formula to capture the biomechanics of feet to create customized high heels.   In this episode, Sandra discusses the following about her revolutionary business: How Sandra, “a geek in high heels,” became frustrated with having to compromise fit or fashion to wear the high heels she wanted. How Sandra combined her loves of business, technology, and fashion to create her successful enterprise. How Sandra worked to build her company from an idea and a blank sheet of paper. How Sandra’s “butterfly moment” occurred at a party, and the idea was born for customized shoes that are comfortable to wear! The steps Sandra took to build her business, including the value proposition, business plan, industry analysis, target mark

Hi Broads!   Welcome to the show!  Today, we are talking to an intuitive Broad that discovered a hole in the marketplace for mid-priced legal advice, while a student at Yale Law School and she took action by starting her own business- Priori Legal.     Basha Rubin, founder and CEO of Priori Legal takes us on her entrepreneurial journey.  Listen to the podcast to find out the following:   Why Basha didn’t know she was a start up How she feels about the whole idea of writing a business plan, and what she wrote instead Why she feels that she did way too much before she launched her product How "Perfect can be the enemy of good" Why legal advice on the web is so necessary in today’s business world, but also dangerous What it takes to be a Prior Lawyer and why only 20% of their candidates are accepted The benefits of using Prior Legal instead of finding a lawyer on your own Stay tuned for details about the membership site   Resources: www.priorilegal.com   &nbs

Today's Broad is  Kathleen King the Founder of the world famous Tate’s Bake Shop.  Kathleen started selling cookies on a table at her family’s produce stand at the age of 11. Earlier in 2015, she sold her cookie business for an estimated $100 million.     In this episode we will explore:   Why Kathleen wasn’t afraid to open a bake shop in a location where 2 previous bake shops    had failed. Why Kathleen never even worried with a business plan. How Kathleen knew when it was time to expand her business What Kathleen would do differently if she was starting her business over today Kathleen’s biggest business accomplishment in her career How Kathleen bounced back from losing her business and had a pile of debt to start her new business     Kathleen’s best business resources are about mindset, rather than technology.     You can find Kathleen’s cookies at retail outlets all over the country.  You can order her produc

Meet today's Broad eco-preneur Angela Jia Kim that created her own eco-friendly skin care line of lotions and potions!  Angela began her career as a concert pianist and changed direction after a having a skin emergency during a concert.  Since then, Angela has been focused on building her business, and also creating opportunities for other women entrepreneurs to connect and support business.   In this episode, we will explore:   What caused Angela to look within herself to find a solution for her skin condition How Angela turned her hobby into a booming business Why Angela calls herself an accidental entrepreneur How Angela identified the perfect location for her business Why Angela expanded her business and how she discovered the best place for it How Angela manages to balance a working relationship with her husband Why Angela launched without a business plan Angela’s biggest business success to date! Why Angela embraces Gorgeous Chaos! What is on Angela’s 2015 bucket list &

Hello and welcome to BroadCast, the Podcast for and about Broads Building Businesses.    I'm your Chief Broad, Jenny Powers and each week I will introduce you to an inspiring broad that will share her story and offer practical hands on tips.    Tired of the Old Boys Club, we are the New Girls Club ready to celebrate our collective wins, big and small.    In this episode, you will find out:   Why most networking events suck! Why everyone, including me is fed up with boring and unproductive networking events How I started my own powerful women’s networking group - that doesn’t suck, by the way! The out of the box way I raised funds to start my business Why Running With Heels has changed networking….forever!   If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and review this podcast!