The Ladypreneurs Podcast

Startups can be exhausting and isolating, especially for women entrepreneurs. The Ladypreneur Podcast was started by Chrisella Herzog and Shireen Hosseini as a way to connect with other entrepreneurs and help them build up their businesses.

What's in a Brand? 03/01/2021

What's in a Brand? Branding is more than a logo. But for so many businesses, going beyond the logo is so daunting and can seem like a huge process. Chrisella and Shireen break down what you need to know about branding your company. /episode/index/show/bosseswhobrunch/id/20825999

Planning Your Marketing: Part 3 12/21/2020

Planning Your Marketing: Part 3 The new year is almost here! Welcome to Part 3 of the Planning Your Marketing series. /episode/index/show/bosseswhobrunch/id/20825963

Planning Your Marketing: Part 2 12/14/2020

Planning Your Marketing: Part 2 The new year is almost here! Welcome to Part 2 of the Planning Your Marketing series. /episode/index/show/bosseswhobrunch/id/20825954

Planning Your Marketing: Part 1 12/07/2020

Planning Your Marketing: Part 1 The new year is almost here! Let's get you started on planning your marketing for 2021. /episode/index/show/bosseswhobrunch/id/20825933

5 Marketing Steps in a Tough Economy 08/03/2020

5 Marketing Steps in a Tough Economy It's a tough time to be in business. Chrisella and Shireen give you 5 tips to keep your marketing going through tough economic times. /episode/index/show/bosseswhobrunch/id/20825852

Episode 17: Building Resiliency as Entrepreneurs, with Julie Cluff 11/25/2019

Episode 17: Building Resiliency as Entrepreneurs, with Julie Cluff This week, Chrisella sits down with Julie Cluff, founder of Build a Life After Loss, to talk about her experience with running several companies, the importance of good sleep and good food, and the motivation for her current business. Contact Julie at [email protected] or www.buildalifeafterloss.com. The Lonely Ladypreneur podcast is sponsored by Humble & Hustle Studios and their newest program: Captivate! For more information and to apply, visit humblehustle.studio/captivate /episode/index/show/bosseswhobrunch/id/11953514

A Fresh New Look: Rebranded and Relaunched 10/08/2019

A Fresh New Look: Rebranded and Relaunched After a long hiatus, we're back! The Bosses Who Brunch podcast is now the Lonely Ladypreneur podcast. Chrisella Herzog talks about the change and the vision for the future of the podcast, as well as her entrepreneurial journey over the hiatus. /episode/index/show/bosseswhobrunch/id/11555384

#15: Paola Belingheri, IceCream Team 11/06/2017

#15: Paola Belingheri, IceCream Team On this episode of Bosses Who Brunch, Chrisella sat down with Paola Belingheri, the CEO and one of the co-founders of IceCream Team. Paola was in Salt Lake City as part of the Young Transatlantic Leaders Innovation Initiative. /episode/index/show/bosseswhobrunch/id/5914890

#14: Johan Juul Jensen, Mobilized Construction 11/06/2017

#14: Johan Juul Jensen, Mobilized Construction This week on Bosses Who Brunch, Chrisella sat down with Johan Juul Jensen, CEO and co-founder of Mobilized Construction. /episode/index/show/bosseswhobrunch/id/5914887

#13: Priyanka Bakaya, PK Clean 07/13/2017

#13: Priyanka Bakaya, PK Clean On this episode of Bosses Who Brunch, Chrisella sat down with Priyanka Bakaya at La Barba Coffee in downtown Salt Lake City. Priyanka is the founder of PK Clean, a company that she started at MIT, moved to Salt Lake City, and built to the point where Steve Case invested in the company on his Rise of the Rest tour. PK Clean solves the problem of plastic waste entering the landfill, by taking plastic — including plastic that can’t be recycled normally — and turning it into fuel. /episode/index/show/bosseswhobrunch/id/5536602

#12: Maxine Turner, Council on Small Business 06/30/2017

#12: Maxine Turner, Council on Small Business On today's episode, Chrisella sits down with Maxine Turner. You might remember our interview with Maxine from a previous episode. She now serves as the chair for the US Chamber of Commerce Council on Small Business. In this role, she recently testified before Congress about how policies coming out of Washington affect small businesses across the country. We sat down to talk with her about some of these policies and issues, including healthcare and the future of the Affordable Care Act. /episode/index/show/bosseswhobrunch/id/5495138

#11: Julie Kantor of TwoMentor 03/31/2017

#11: Julie Kantor of TwoMentor On this episode of Bosses Who Brunch, I talked with Julie Kantor, founder of TwoMentor. Based in Washington, DC, TwoMentor focuses on STEM diversity and mentorship programs, and helps organizations -- big and small -- implement programs to that advance women to leadership positions in STEM careers. Over a Skype call, Julie and I talk about some of the programs TwoMentor offers -- like speed mentoring sessions -- and some of the challenges she's faced while getting TwoMentor started. /episode/index/show/bosseswhobrunch/id/5224241

Special Feature: Alona Shkrum, MP from Ukraine 03/22/2017

Special Feature: Alona Shkrum, MP from Ukraine March is Women's History Month, and we're celebrating with a special podcast feature, produced in partnership with our friends at the . In this 5-part feature, I talk to international women leaders who ran for office, and are working to change their communities through public service. These women were brought to Washington, DC to be honored at an International Women's Day celebration by the , a multi-partisan initiative of the International Republican Institute that works to increase women's political participation, leadership, and representation in elected office in every region of the world. I sat down with these women leaders at the National Press Club to discuss their vision for their countries. Alona Shkrum is a member of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine where she represents the Batkivshchyna faction. She entered office in November 2014 following a revolution that overthrew the Yanukovich government, and she works to reform her country's civil service and judiciary, and to promote human rights. /episode/index/show/bosseswhobrunch/id/5192696

Special Feature: Jamila Debbech Ksiksi, MP from Tunisia 03/22/2017

Special Feature: Jamila Debbech Ksiksi, MP from Tunisia March is Women's History Month, and we're celebrating with a special podcast feature, produced in partnership with our friends at the . In this 5-part feature, I talk to international women leaders who ran for office, and are working to change their communities through public service. These women were brought to Washington, DC to be honored at an International Women's Day celebration by the , a multi-partisan initiative of the International Republican Institute that works to increase women's political participation, leadership, and representation in elected office in every region of the world. I sat down with these women leaders at the National Press Club to discuss their vision for their countries. Jamila Debbech Ksiksi is a member of the Assembly of the Representatives of the People in Tunisia, and belongs to the Ennahdha Party. She was elected into office in October 2014, and in 2016 she was appointed to the position of Assistant to the President of the Assembly. Jamila has worked to fight corruption, to implement economic and social reforms, and to promote human rights, all while working to establish constitutional institutions in Tunisia and to strengthen the position of women in decision-making positions. Jamila spoke with me in Arabic for this interview, all of which I have included in this episode, except for the first which was truncated due to a recording error. Jamila's comments are translated today by Sara Kamel. /episode/index/show/bosseswhobrunch/id/5192678

Special Feature: Maja Gasal Vrazalica, MP from Bosnia-Hercegovina 03/22/2017

Special Feature: Maja Gasal Vrazalica, MP from Bosnia-Hercegovina March is Women's History Month, and we're celebrating with a special podcast feature, produced in partnership with our friends at the . In this 5-part feature, I talk to international women leaders who ran for office, and are working to change their communities through public service. These women were brought to Washington, DC to be honored at an International Women's Day celebration by the , a multi-partisan initiative of the International Republican Institute that works to increase women's political participation, leadership, and representation in elected office in every region of the world. I sat down with these women leaders at the National Press Club to discuss their vision for their countries. Maja Gasal Vrazalica is a member of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia-Hercegovina in the House of Representatives, and belongs to the Democratic Front Party. She was elected into office in October 2014, and her policy priorities are gender equality, rights for minorities, LGBT, and children, especially children with disabilities. /episode/index/show/bosseswhobrunch/id/5192676

Special Feature: Luz Adriana Moreno Marmolejo, Representative from Colombia 03/22/2017

Special Feature: Luz Adriana Moreno Marmolejo, Representative from Colombia March is Women's History Month, and we're celebrating with a special podcast feature, produced in partnership with our friends at the . In this 5-part feature, I talk to international women leaders who ran for office, and are working to change their communities through public service. These women were brought to Washington, DC to be honored at an International Women's Day celebration by the , a multi-partisan initiative of the International Republican Institute that works to increase women's political participation, leadership, and representation in elected office in every region of the world. I sat down with these women leaders at the National Press Club to discuss their vision for their countries. Luz Adriana Moreno Marmolejo is a member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Republic of Colombia, representing the National Social Unity party. She worked in government before she ran for office, and since being elected in 2014, she has focused on economic empowerment and women's empowerment, particularly in joining the two issues. Luz spoke with me in Spanish for this interview, which I have included in full in this episode. Luz's comments are translated today by Kelly Reynolds. /episode/index/show/bosseswhobrunch/id/5192625

Special Feature: Sandra Moran, Congresswoman from Guatemala 03/22/2017

Special Feature: Sandra Moran, Congresswoman from Guatemala March is Women's History Month, and we're celebrating with a special podcast feature, produced in partnership with our friends at the . In this 5-part feature, I talk to international women leaders who ran for office, and are working to change their communities through public service. These women were brought to Washington, DC to be honored at an International Women's Day celebration by the , a multi-partisan initiative of the International Republican Institute that works to increase women's political participation, leadership, and representation in elected office in every region of the world. I sat down with these women leaders at the National Press Club to discuss their vision for their countries. Sandra Moran is a member of the Congress of the Republic of Guatemala and represents the Convergencia CPO-CRD Party. Sandra was elected in September 2015, and her policy priorities are human rights for marginalized groups such as women, LGBT, indigenous peoples, children, adolescents, and the elderly. /episode/index/show/bosseswhobrunch/id/5192616

#9: Kristy Sevy and Kyle Muir of FuzePlay 03/10/2017

#9: Kristy Sevy and Kyle Muir of FuzePlay On this episode of Bosses Who Brunch, I talked with the co-founders of FuzePlay, a S.T.E.A.M. learning toy company. Kristy Sevy and Kyle Muir are the brother and sister team that founded FuzePlay, and their first product is the Zubi Flyer, the first hackable frisbee designed to help kids learn how to code. In this conversation, I talked with Kristy and Kyle about some of the challenges they've faced in starting up, ranging from navigating the manufacturing process to starting a company while raising kids. /episode/index/show/bosseswhobrunch/id/5156569

#8: Maxine Turner of Cuisine Unlimited 02/15/2017

#8: Maxine Turner of Cuisine Unlimited On this episode of Bosses who Brunch, I sat down with Maxine Turner, founder of Cuisine Unlimited Catering and Special Events. Maxine started Cuisine Unlimited in 1985 as a small deli and catering company in Salt Lake City, and built the company to be a full service event provider that has served guests at no fewer than 4 Olympic games. Maxine talked to me about some of the ups and downs over the years, as well as her current role representing small businesses at the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington DC. /episode/index/show/bosseswhobrunch/id/5088427

#7: Sidney Olinyk and Alicia Sloan of Dūcō 01/26/2017

#7: Sidney Olinyk and Alicia Sloan of Dūcō On this episode of Bosses Who Brunch, I talked with the co-founders of DuCo. Sidney and Alicia have created a platform that takes the traditional industry of consultants and experts in Washington, DC, and opens it up to be accessible to anyone. Over a Skype call, Sidney and Alicia tell me what it has been like to get DuCo started, how their platform can help other businesses anywhere in the world, and even how they find time to sit down and read a little every day. /episode/index/show/bosseswhobrunch/id/5025629

#6: Marissa Johnson of Safety Pin Box 01/19/2017

#6: Marissa Johnson of Safety Pin Box On this episode of Bosses Who Brunch, I sit down with Marissa Johnson, co-founder of the Safety Pin Box. Marissa and her co-founder, Leslie Mac, are both Black Lives Matter activists who took the trend of the safety pin that emerged after the presidential election and turned it into something actionable. I sat down with Marissa over Skype to discuss how Safety Pin Box brings activism and business together to work toward social justice. /episode/index/show/bosseswhobrunch/id/5006588

#5: Cheryl Miller Houser of Generation Startup 01/05/2017

#5: Cheryl Miller Houser of Generation Startup On this week's episode of Bosses Who Brunch, Chrisella sits down with Cheryl Miller Houser over a phone interview. Cheryl is the co-director of Generation Startup, a documentary released in September 2016 that follows six entrepreneurs through their journey to starting a company. The film follows the failures and successes of these entrepreneurs over 17 months, taking viewers on a journey through the emotional roller coaster of starting a business. /episode/index/show/bosseswhobrunch/id/4964050

#4: Allison Lew of Provo City & Braid Workshop 10/26/2016

#4: Allison Lew of Provo City & Braid Workshop This week, Chrisella visits Provo, Utah -- one of the fastest growing cities for startups and entrepreneurs in the United States. She talks with Allison Lew, who sits at the nexus of Provo’s startup and entrepreneurship community. Allison serves as the Business Development Coordinator in the Provo City Mayor’s office, and she’s the founder of the Braid Workshop for Women Entrepreneurs. Allison talks about what makes Provo such a great place for startups, and what her vision is for the Braid Workshop. /episode/index/show/bosseswhobrunch/id/4774960

#3: Stephanie Stettler of Collective Impact Fund & Womenpreneurs 09/06/2016

#3: Stephanie Stettler of Collective Impact Fund & Womenpreneurs This week, Chrisella sits down with Stephanie Stettler. She’s the co-founder of Womenpreneurs, a Utah non-profit that promotes women’s leadership and entrepreneurship, and connects young women early in their careers with experienced mentors. Chrisella and Stephanie talked about how she got involved in these causes, some of the challenges she’s run into in impact investing, and the growth of Womenpreneurs. /episode/index/show/bosseswhobrunch/id/4647130

#1: Laura West and Sophia Berman of Trusst Lingerie 08/04/2016

#1: Laura West and Sophia Berman of Trusst Lingerie Today Chrisella sits down with Laura West and Sophia Berman, the co-founders of Trusst Lingerie. Over coffee at Zeke’s Coffee in the East Liberty neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Laura and Sophia discussed how they used bridge engineering principles to redesign a product that has not been updated in nearly a century – women’s bras. More information about Trusst Lingerie at www.trusstlingerie.com. /episode/index/show/bosseswhobrunch/id/4567085

#2: Soraya M’Rini of Belgibeer 08/04/2016

#2: Soraya M’Rini of Belgibeer Today Chrisella sits down with Soraya M’Rini of Belgibeer. Over lunch at New Orleans' World of Beers during Collision Conference, Soraya talks about Belgibeer's monthly box subscription for locally-crafted Belgian beers, and also walks Chrisella through what to look for in a good Belgian beer. Find more information about Belgibeer at www.belgibeer.com. /episode/index/show/bosseswhobrunch/id/4565863

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