Warrior Women Entrepreneur podcast

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Warrior Woman Guest- Caitlin Harper [Entrepreneur- Commcoterie, Author, Consultant, Strategist]

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 22:00:00 -1000

In this episode, we get to speak with strategist, speaker, advisor, writer, and the founder of Commcoterie, a change management communication consultancy, and is the founder of the Renegade Reading Series (which is the longest-running emerging writers reading series in NYC.), Caitlin Harper. Caitlin earned her BA in English summa cum laude from the University of Florida with minors in Psychology, Linguistics, and Entrepreneurship and her MFA in Creative Writing summa cum laude from The New School in New York City.

She is the author of the young adult novel, It Will Set You Free (that you can find on Indiebound), and is currently working on her second novel. Caitlin is also interestingly an independent academic scholar, mostly about Harry Potter (yes, it’s a real thing!), I specialize in Quidditch and also frequently discuss humor in the series, the books’ impact on fandoms and fan culture, and fan activism.

She currently lives in New York City with her husband, daughter, and cat.

Websites:
https://www.caitlinelizabethharper.com/

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LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlineharper/

Twitter:
@caitlinrenegade

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Warrior Woman Guest- Jasmin Smith [Entrepreneur, Community builder, Mom, Musician]

Sun, 07 May 2023 22:00:00 -1000

In this episode we get to sit down with entrepreneur, innovator, musician mom of twins, and founder of Baby Vend, Alaska Music Leaders Association, and The Business Boutique of Alaska, Jasmin Smith.

Jasmin and her businesses (particularly in this case, Baby Vend) have been featured on BlackEnterprise.Com, Pittsburgh Action News, WBOC Delmarva, BlackBusiness.com, The Points Guy, Anchorage Daily News, Youtube with Peter Santenello, CNBC: The American Comeback, Vending times, Retail Customer Experience, Runway Girl Network, KNBA,, KTVA Channel 11, KTUU Channel 2 News, American Way Magazine for American Airlines 8/2020, just to name a few!

Jasmin shares with us what sparked her initial idea for Baby Vend, and how she went from an idea to creation. She talks with us in depth about every step in between to be able to create a successful and still growing business! Jasmin is not new to the world of entrepreneurship, but with this particular business, she had no clue what the first steps were or even how to begin. Not only, did she find out but she made it happen and it continues to grow and spark interest and business today!You do not want to miss this!

Enjoy the share and please share with anyone you think will benefit from this episode (which is everyone and anyone looking to start something for themselves)!

Resources:
Peter Santenello Youtube Channel
https://youtu.be/10HMnUhAEFQ

Personal Takeaways:

Financial Friday
Determination, Grit and Patience

Websites:
https://www.babyvendunlimited.com/
https://www.thebusinessboutiqueak.com/

Social Media

IG:
@babyvend
@iamjasminsmith

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/BabyVendUnlimited
https://www.facebook.com/alaskamusicleadersassociation/

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Warrior Woman Guest- Samantha Capello [Founder of Athena Fight Wear & Charlie Stone Shoes, Martial Artist, Entrepreneur]

Tue, 02 May 2023 11:00:00 -1000

In this episode, we get the absolute pleasure of speaking with the founder of Athena Fight Wear, Charlie Stone Shoes, and fellow martial artist, Samantha Capello!

Sam is not new to the world of entrepreneurship with her business, Athena Fight Wear. Sam started her first business Charlie Stone Shoes out of necessity for a better dance shoe. She realized there was a need for better, beautiful and more comfortable and efficient shoe to dance in. From this she got to work and was able to make a very successful business out of it! Once this business was off the ground and able to be pretty much be self-sustaining, she found the need to begin her next business, Athena Fight Wear! This too was build out of necessity for Sam herself, but she knew that in each of these situations she was most likely not the only one dealing with the same issues. Women do not typically have uniforms specifically designed for their bodies in sports or martial arts. Typically we just have to figure out how to size ourselves off of the men's options and they call it "unisex." So Sam got to work in creating a clothing brand that better suited women in martial arts!

Through this conversation, Sam provides her story and details on how she was able to build her businesses successfully. We hope that her story, her advice, and her abilities give you the boost you need to know that you too, can create and build even stronger the business you want to build, or currently are running.

Enjoy the show!

Websites:
https://www.charliestoneshoes.com/
https://athenafightwear.com/

Social Media

IG:
@charliestoneshoes
@athenafightwear

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/charliestoneshoes
https://www.facebook.com/athenafightwear

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Warrior Woman Guest- Ke'ala Souza [Founder of Hawai’i Bread Co., Baker, Artist]

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 23:00:00 -1000

In this episode, we get to speak with Hawaiian entrepreneur, baker, artist and founder of Hawai'i Bread Co. based here in Hawaii, Ke'ala Souza!

Ke'ala speak to us on the importance of just getting started with your business. All you need to do is to take it one step at a time, but be sure to at least take the first one and see where it goes. Anyone can do it if it's what they truly desire, so don't let your fear(s) (what ever form that may take) ruin your chances at adventure, happiness, and independent freedom.

Enjoy the show!

Websites:
https://linktr.ee/hawaiibreadco

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@hawaiibreadco

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@hawaiibreadco

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Warrior Woman Guest- Patricia Serafini [Entrepreneur, Ceramist, Pottery Artist]

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 01:00:00 -1000

In this episode, we enjoy a conversation with ceramist, pottery artist, and founder of Patree Artistry LLC based here in Hawaii, Patricia Serafini (A.KA. Patri)! Patri's mission is to create beautiful and unique ceramics to add beauty to any home or office spaces!

Experiences of Entrepreneurship we speak on include:

Social media success in sales. Facebook first then instagram. Mostly on Facebook.
Burn out
Finding balance between your business and your livelihood and how to make them one.
How an instagram reel led to an unexpected and welcomed opportunity
Being patient and consistent.
Knowing that those stepping stones are important to lead you where you want to go.
Marketing styles used and which have been the most successful thus far

Enjoy the show!

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IG:
@patreeartistry

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/patricia.seraf

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Warrior Woman Guest- Jane McCooey [Entrepreneur, Non-Profit Founder, Lawyer]

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -1000

In this episode, we get to speak with powerhouse Irish woman, Jane McCooey! Jane is an Executive Director of Antitrust, Privacy & Cybersecurity Law at Morgan Stanley. Jane was a Senior Associate of international law firm, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, where she specialized in Antitrust Law for over eight years.

An Armagh native, Jane studied Law with French Law at University College Dublin, a Masters of Law at Cambridge University, and is now studying an Executive MBA with Quantic School of Business & Technology.

Before moving to New York in October 2013, and after the New York Bar, Jane worked in Brussels, Belgium, first at the European Commission, then at the law firm, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, qualifying as a Solicitor of England & Wales.

Jane is the Founder & CEO of Women with Ambition, which provides a space for Irish and Irish-American women working in New York to connect more deeply, form a meaningful network, and take some time to focus on intentional self-development.

Jane is also the Founder & Chairperson of Liberty Gaels Camogie Club. Established nearly 10 years ago, it was the first adult Camogie club in New York after an absence of over 20 years, and the club has since become four-time North American Senior Champions.

Jane was honored with the Irish Echo Community Champion Award 2022.

She lives in Hoboken with her husband, Michael, and puppy, Jim McGuinness, and is always looking for lady golfers to play with!

Enjoy the show!

Website:
https://www.womenwithambitionny.com/

Social Media

IG:
@womenwithambition_ny
@Libertygaels

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/womenwithambitionny
https://www.facebook.com/LibertyGaels/

Twitter:
https://twitter.com/WomenAmbitionNY
https://twitter.com/libertygaels?lang=en

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Warrior Woman Guest- Justina Victoria [Entrepreneur, Founder of Justina Victoria-Sexual Mastery NYC]

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -1000

In this episode, we speak with Justina Victoria, founder of Sexual Mastery NYC, on how to build your business from the ground up, run multiple businesses, how to avoid debt when beginning and building your business, as well as how to use a business you built as a means of passive income once you've built up. We also discuss the importance of just going for it when you are thinking about building a business. Don't hesitate just because you fear it will be something hard to do. Take it one step at a time, and use this podcast and its guests as a guide for each of you in your journey. We are with you, and rooting for you

A little more about Justina: Justina is a certified Sex, Love & Relationship coach through The Tantric Institute of Integrated Sexuality, trained by Layla Martin, world renown sex coach. She also studied under Marisa Peer, who was voted Britain's best therapist.

Justina’s expertise include:

Sexual confidence
Pleasuring your partner with ease
Performance anxiety & penis size insecurity
Dependence on porn
Healthy relationships
Finding purpose
Healing after heartbreak or divorce
Deepening love & intimacy

Enjoy the show!

References

Website:
https://www.justinavictoria.com

Social Media

IG: @the.justina.victoria

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Warrior Woman Guest- Annabel Murray Esq. [Child Advocate/ Attorney, Founder of Big Decisions HI, Co-Founder of Children's Law Center LLLC]

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -1000

In today's episode, we get to speak with child Advocate, Attorney, and Entrepreneur, Annabel Murray Esq. here in Hawai'i! Annabel founded Big Decisions HI LLLC, to provide legal advice, consulting and coaching to people who are making big decisions about marriage, having children (whether married or unmarried), partnership, child custody, parenting plans, separation and divorce and other major life transitions.

We discuss Annabel's goals with the business, how well it's progressing thus far in its early inception, where she and her business are currently in it's growth period, and how her many years of experience in the business, both working for others, creating and growing her own businesses, have helped her along the way. We also go into detail of how "burn out" and emotional wear and tear of constantly having to prepare and battle in the courtroom, led to Annabel's own Big Decision, to found and operate Big Decisions HI.

Enjoy the show!

Website:
https://www.bigdecisionshi.com/

Social Media

IG: @bigdecisionshi

Facebook: Big Decisions HI LLLC

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Welcome to Season 2!

Sat, 18 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -1000

First episode to be released on March 6th, 2023. Stay tuned and stay ready!

Warrior Woman Guest- Jénel Stevens Thompson [3rd Degree JKD Black Belt, Entrepreneur, Stunt Performer, Stunt Choreographer, Actor, Instructor, Personal Trainer]

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -1000

In today's episode, we get to speak with 3rd Degree JKD Black Belt, Entrepreneur, Stunt Performer, Stunt Choreographer, Actor, Instructor, Personal Trainer, and a good friend, Jénel Stevens-Thompson! Jénel is most globally known for her role in movies such as Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, Woman King, and several other movies and television series that you can find on her IMDb. Jénel is also the founder of Prowess Private training!

In this episode we discuss:

Understanding that entrepreneurship and success is a “numbers game.” You have to follow up and try as many time and ways as you can with a specific focus and aim. “You can’t hit a target you can’t see [or that you don’t try to hit]”
Continuity is important even if you have ups and downs with consistency. Returning to your goals and focus is what counts. Try to limit the inconsistency with time and practice
Researching what type of business you should have, and how to determine that (LLC, Corporation, Incorporation, S-CORP, etc.)
Understanding the importance of saving for taxes and having someone who can help you if you don’t fully understand them (DON’T WAIT)!
Knowing that in business and in life, you will get knocked down figuratively (and sometimes physically- especially if you are in martial arts), the important part to make sure you always get back up and keep pushing, and keep trying
Your timeline of profit v. loss might not be what you hoped and plan for, but be sure to adjust, adapt, and reevaluate along the way as well as just KEEP ON GOING!

Websites:
http://www.prowesspt.com/
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3565493/

Social Media

IG: @jenel_stunts

Facebook: Jénel Stevens (Jénel Thompson)

Resources:
Ring Central

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Warrior Woman Guest- Emily Kwok [3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt, Princeton BJJ, Groundswell Grappling Concepts, Peak Performance Consultant, Mother]

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 15:00:00 -1000

In today's episode, we get to sit down IN PERSON with Emily Kwok! Emily Kwok, is a multiple time IBJJF World Champion, MMA Veteran, co-owner and co-head instructor of Princeton Braziiian Jiu Jitsu, co-founder of Groundswell Grappling Concepts, featured instructor on the classic, “How to Defeat the Bigger, Stronger Opponent” series with Stephan Kesting, peak performance consultant and freelance writer working closely with business owner, Josh Waitzkin, and a mother of three. She is widely regarded as an early pioneer of the BJJ scene in North America, being one of the first females to rise to prominence as the sport expanded around the world.

In this episode, we discuss how Emily came to find the love, passion and skill for Brazilian JiuJitsu that led her to become a world champion and martial arts school founder in New Jersey.

We discuss:

Business outlines
What is acceptable and not acceptable behavior in the work place
How we act and react in situations both work and personal
How martial arts has helped us be able to navigate this world of small and large business, and running our own
What it takes to be successful
To not focus on what we are, but rather WHO we are. Who we are is what truly shows what we are, no matter our race, gender, ethnicity or history.
How we can honor each others differences and be in the same arena fighting towards the same common goals, not necessarily against each other (unless we are on the mats or in the ring- then it's go time!)
Time management and commitment between personal and professional responsibilities.
The importance of setting professional and personal boundaries
The importance in understanding how we can function better as athletes, business owners, and the roles we play within our family and friend dynamics as well

We thoroughly enjoyed this episode with Emily and are so incredibly honored to have met her and been able to share this space with her. Enjoy the show!

Websites:
Princeton Braziiian Jiu Jitsu
Emily Kwok

Social Media

IG: @emilykwokbjj
@princetonbjj

Facebook: Emily Kwok
@princetonbrazilianjiujitsu

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Warrior Women Guests- Shelly Hackett & Amy Brett [Founders of Sláinte Retreats NYC]

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -1000

In today's episode, we get to sit down with Founders of Sláinte Retreats and NYC's/ NJ
s class Hurler and Gaelic Football players, Michelle (Shelly) Hackett and Amy Brett! They go into detail about what prompted their idea to begin Sláinte Retreats through the idea of community based health and wellness. What better way to do that than by creating a community that specifies in that?

They go into detail here about:

How long it took to cultivate and act on the idea of Sláinte Retreats
What make them take the final step to making the dream and idea a reality
How incredibly important a positive support system is (especially from your partner in business)
How a good partnership with a good balance of skills and specific tasks to each, can create a healthy lasting business, with great potential to grow
How growing a community that gives back to the people is more important than the earnings from it (though eventually that would be a huge added plus)
How one day they hope to make this their full time and be able to have it as both active and passive income
Long term and short term goes (trajectory of the business)
The great importance of understanding and making time for active rest and reset. Get out of your constant environment and get perspective and peace.

Website:
Sláinte Retreats

Social Media

IG: @slainte_retreats

Facebook: Sláinte Retreats

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Task O’Fit Martial Arts & Fitness

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Warrior Woman Guest- Michelle Manu [Sr. Black Belt & teacher (Kumu) of Lua, Ass-kicking Grandma, Metaphysician, Fight Actress/Choreographer]

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -1000

In today's episode, we have a special edition episode speaking with Kumu Michelle Manu, the only woman accepted as a disciple and earn the title of teacher (Kumu) in the Ancient Hawaiian Fighting Art of Lua, under Grand Master (‘Olohe) Solomon Kaihewalu in over 40 years! She currently runs her own business teaching others the art of Lua, virtually and in person, as well as maintains a full-time job practicing law. She travels between the Islands of Hawaii and around the mainland of the United States frequently to accomplish all of this, and is also a badass mother and grandmother! Michelle was kind enough to join us for a longer episode to help us understand the martial art of Lua, how she is able to share and practice the art while maintaining a full-time legal profession, being a mom and grandma, and how she is able to successfully run her online business, stunt coordination, and most importantly of all, how she is able to keep sane and a genuine smile on her face during it all!

We go into depth here about:

Understanding and coming into your power
Understanding boundaries, toxicity, acceptability and accountability in relationships both personal and professional
Re-contextualizing what money means to us
Energy release and replenish, as well as when it is being drained (positively and negatively)
Journaling daily to help organize thoughts, feelings, events, signs and symbols
Prioritization
Fitness within business and personal practice
Kuliana (duty)
Representing and respecting the woman warrior, that has been underrepresented for far too long

We hope that you all enjoy this special edition of the Warrior Woman in the World of Entrepreneurship podcast!

Website:
https://michellemanu.com/

nakoawahine.org

Social Media

IG: @michelle_manu

Facebook: @michellemanu

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frlE9ZHFRFg

Colo’s Links

Website:
Task O’Fit Martial Arts & Fitness

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Warrior Woman Guest- Rebecca Rouse [Founder- Semper Stronger, Olympic Lifter, Personal Trainer, Gymnast]

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -1000

In this episode, we had the honor of being able to speak with Olympic weightlifter, gymnast, personal trainer, and Founder of Semper Stronger, Rebecca Rouse! She shares her history in growing up doing gymnastics and how that helped her develop the discipline, strength and power within fitness and within her life and business to be better and every single day. She takes us through her life of moving from coast to coast and then finally to Texas and how that affected her business for the better or worse. We further discuss how although the pandemic was tragic for many and a terrible experience, we were able to grow and self-actualize from it in regards to trusting ourselves to create and build our own businesses. Sometimes it takes something big for us to be able to believe in ourselves wholly and understand that we should enjoy life each and every day while building, still preparing, and working towards the future of our dreams. Most importantly we realized how possible it all is.

“Don’t let fear guide your decisions… Growth doesn’t happen in the comfort zone.” -Rebecca Rouse

We hope this episode and all the others within this podcast will inspire you and let you know that we are in this together Warriors!

Website:

Social Media

IG:

@semperstronger

@rebecca.rouse

Facebook: @semperstronger

Youtube: Semper Stronger

Resources shared:

DJI camera (A good for camera person movement and stabilizes the shot)

Rode (mic)

Samson (lapel mic)

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Warrior Woman Guest- Jalyn Croft Rangel [TKD Black Belt, Instructor, Iron Dragon Martial Arts]

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 13:00:00 -1000

In this episode, we get to speak with Taekwondo Black Belt, Owner of Iron Dragon Martial Arts in Marietta, Georgia, Jalyn Croft Rangel. Jalyn and her husband took over the reigns of the school and made it there own in early 2019, their officially date of acquiring and switching the business over was in March, 2019, right when the pandemic hit. Find out how they were able to not only sustain their newly acquired business, but also build during the lockdown! If that isn't impressive enough, they also were able to maintain fulltime jobs then and still now while they run their school. Jalyn has also created a youtube channel (link below) on all the specific details and backend paperwork they had to do and go through in order to legalize everything within their business. In this episode we did not break down too much of that because she has a whole other channel just for that, so we go more into her experience in doing it all, how she was able to stay sane, and continue to build the kids and adult classes separately.

She was able to certainly help give us idea with how to improve with kids class ideas and business practices, and we hope this helps you with yours as well!

Website:

Social Media

IG:
@irondragonma
@Jalyn_kicks

Facebook: @irondragonmartialarts

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JalynCroft

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Warrior Woman Guest- Jordan Salcito [Sommolier, Philosopher, Mom]

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -1000

In today’s episode, we get to chat with, former Director of wine special projects at the renowned Momofuku and Eleven Madison Park restaurants, Founder of Bellus Wines and RAMONA, Jordan Salcito! Jordan delves into her journey in creating her now very successful business RAMONA and what it took to get there. She sheds light on the many changes and challenges she and her team faced along the way, to better help us navigate this world of entrepreneurship and give us perspective and understanding of how we too can make it happen for ourselves. But note, entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart, but it certainly helps to build a strong and resilient one!

We further discuss:

Understanding the “why” in every business and personal decision
Importance of having problems to solve (not to necessarily create them, plenty make their appearance on their own)
Rebranding in the course of your business building
The importance of holding your ground on your company’s values and morals.
Knowing what you are putting in your body (that includes what it’s packaged in).
Winning strategies in business
How motherhood may not always be planned, but can certainly be a motivator
That what you set out to do might not always be what you end up doing, or rather in the way you initially envision
That growth is all about progress, process, re-evaluation, learning, understanding, and changing the way we see the world and think
That we have to do better with understanding our health and what we put in our bodies especially concerning products we consume and ingest
That not only ingredients of products themselves that we are consuming can contain dangerous carcinogens among other hazardous waste, but also the containers they are stored in
That companies don’t have to legally let you know that they used a small form of what would be poison when creating their products
Do what you love because YOU love it. The product, service, or goods you offer will be better for it as will the demand thereafter
Be clear on the “problems” you are solving and WHY you are doing what you are doing
Do what you are doing in service to something bigger and that is the winning strategy

Enjoy the show, and remember Warriors, we are in this together!

Website:

Social Media

IG:
@drinkramona
@jordansalcito

Facebook: @drinkramona

Spotify: Opening Up with Jordan Salcito podcast

References:
Book: Anna Karenina By: Leo Tolstoy

Podcast/ Motivational Entrepreneur Speaker: Gary Vee

Colo’s Links

Website:

Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of Association

Social Media:

IG:
@taskofit
@colotaskmusic

TikTok: @taskofithawaii

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taskofit/

Warrior Woman Guest- Kristen Britain [American Author]

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -1000

In today’s episode, we get to chat with American Author, Kristen Britain, about what it takes to become a full-time author in an industry primarily dominated by men. Kristen is the Author of the epic fantasy novel series, the Green Rider, and today we discuss the realities of transitioning your passion as your part time job, to your full-time career. This takes planning, understanding, sacrifice, and learning to budgeting accordingly, especially once you begin making money from your craft/ business.

Entrepreneurship is ever present in the Green Rider series, if you know how to look. Kristen has captured the heart of an entrepreneur and independent woman through the story telling of her characters and the resilience they demonstrate through times of unknown; through the feelings of frustration and loneliness when they commit to a journey alone that they have no idea how the outcome will play out; through the feelings of honor and pride from being independent but understanding you are part of a team that will have your back if you surround yourself with a good support system and learn to empathize with one another; and finally, through the development of who the characters once were and how they actively grow as a result of all they have been through (good, bad, and unexpected). As Warrior Women in the World of Entrepreneurship, we can all relate to these feelings and realities though they may look different to each of us.

Important aspects that helped shaped Kristen’s journey to becoming a full-time author include:

Being one of the few women that studied film production at Ithaca college during her time there
Feeling lost after college not knowing exactly which direction in life to take
Learning about women’s rights history pointed her to becoming a park ranger
Understanding that writing has always been part of her life and creative process
How practice within your craft/ business is essential to the growth and development of your business. That we are never too big or too experienced to improve in what we do
Understanding that perseverance and practice will pay off if you have patience, persistence, and a plan
Learning to not give up in the face of rejection, or sometimes in repeated rejection
Knowing your brand and to not sell out to a company that won’t represent you or the integrity of your work. *Choose the one that will value and honor your work and still pay you your worth*
How messages and lessons are better received sometimes with subtlety and intelligence rather than forcefully.
How to budget the advance you receive after you receive a book deal.

Website:

https://kristenbritain.com/

Social Media

IG: @kristen_britain

TikTok: @kristen_britain

Facebook: @kristenbritainofficialfanpage

Resources:

Colo’s Links

Website:

The Conservationist Collective

Social Media:

IG:
@taskofit

@colotaskmusic

TikTok: @taskofithawaii

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taskofit/

Warrior Woman Guest- Carissa Cabrera [Marine Conservationist, Sustainability Educator, and Climate Advocate]

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 16:00:00 -1000

In today’s episode, we have a conversation with the Founder of The Conservationist Collective, marine conservationist, sustainability educator, and climate advocate, Carissa Cabrera.

Within the episode we discuss:

The importance of social media in business and within business building.
What constitutes as a non-profit
Better financial models for non-profits.
How to use instagram and tik tok to promote your business and get information out there to reach and educate more viewers than you could through other more traditional forms of marketing.
Showing up authentically online with your content sharing rather than just following trends.
What hashtags to use and how.
Getting young folks involved and educated
Climate crisis, regulators, and solutions.
The ocean is the #1 climate regulator, so if the ocean is not healthy the environment will not be. Even if you live inland.
Going from having your passion and business be a part time to a full time.
Core identity of your business/ brand
Loneliness of being an entrepreneur and putting your all into your business so it can survive and succeed. You have to believe in yourself and what you are building for others to do so.
Perfectionism as a negative and positive. Don’t let perfectionism stop your process and ultimate growth through repetition. There is always room to grow, so start somewhere and continue to make it better as you put your work out there.
Staying true to yourself and your mission.
Loving what you do, be patient, preserver, and find a good support team
Staying humble and doing the work

So buckle up and enjoy the deep dive into the topics of today's day and age of creating and building brands, businesses, and non-profits!

Websites:

Sustainability and the Sea podcast

Social Media
IG: @theconservationistcollective

TikTok: @conservationistcollective

Resources:

Seal Rescue Ireland

Gary V.- Motivational entrepreneur speaker

Water Bear (FREE on demand platform dedicated to the future of our planet)

Colo’s Links

Website:

https://www.ivymix.com/

Social Media:

@taskofit

@colotaskmusic

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/taskofit/

Warrior Woman Guest- Ivy Mix [American Bartender, Mixologist, Bar & Bottle Shop Owner, Author, Philanthropist]

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -1000

In this episode, we speak with award winning bartender, mixologist, author, bar and bottle shop owner, and co-founder of Speed Rack, Ivy Mix.

We discuss the benefits and occasional downfalls of:

Having partners in various businesses
Time and task prioritization
“Time shaming” from fellow entrepreneurs
Inherent competitiveness of entrepreneurs
Quality of life from time and task prioritization
Never having a true day off as a business owner, but know that when you check in your checking on something you’ve built.

We briefly discuss Ivy’s history as a horse trainer, and how her personality and work ethic from that helped her as a business owner and to develop her own businesses. We also discuss how important it is to keep active, prioritize your health and fitness, and to get out and get moving. Our bodies can take a beating whether from sedentary life or extremely active, so it's important to heal and train you body accordingly to allow it to recover, grow, heal, and strengthen through SPECIFIED strength training and conditioning.

Ivy further describes how being a twin has taught her the importance and benefits of working and partnering with others in business. With the right partners, you can rely on each other and on each other’s strengths.

We have extremely funny and real moments within this conversation of what it’s like living in Brooklyn when a car alarm goes off due to exuberant motorbike engine revs. At first one couldn't tell if it was the sound of subway breaks, construction outside, or the motorbikes. Living in NYC, it could be any one of those, and sometimes all at once!

Enjoy the show!

Websites:

Ivy Mix

Speed Rack

www.speed-rack.com

Leyenda
https://leyendabk.com/

Fiasco!
https://fiascobk.com/

Social Media:

Wino — @fiascobrooklyn 🍷

Author — 📚Spirits of Latin America📖

Owner — @Leyendabk 🌮🍹

Co-Founder — @speed_rack

Accolades of Ivy Mix (<-Click to read the entire list! There isn't enough space in the description to list them all)

Spirits of Latin America wins AICP Award for Best Book in Wine, Beer or Spirits, 2021
Spirits of Latin America wins Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History, or Spirits at Tales of the Cocktail’s Spirited Awards, 2021
World’s Best Bar Mentor at Tales of the Cocktail’s Spirited Awards, 2019

Resources:

Ellevest - Investing and so much more made by women for women.

Colo’s Links:

Website:

Task O’Fit Martial Arts & Fitness

https://kbkbstudio.tv/

Social Media:

@taskofit

@colotaskmusic

Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/taskofit/

Warrior Woman Guest- Jodi Barrett [Founder of Kettlebell Kickboxing Canada]

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -1000

In today’s conversation with Warrior Woman guest and entrepreneur, Jodi Barrett Founder/ Owner of Kettlebell Kickboxing Canada, we discuss her entrepreneurial roots, how they lead her to many different businesses (some she stuck with and others a grass roots beginning to help her along her journey to where she is in). She comes from farmers and ranchers in Saskatchewan, Canada and that is where she resides now and runs her business, Kettlebell Kickboxing Canada.

See how her business mind and spirit never gave up, and kept thinking and innovating business plans, ventures, and ideas until she found one that worked best for her. We can’t wait to see how Jodi’s progress and mission progresses and what other ventures she might create or get into. It’s inspiring and a reminder to us all that things aren’t necessarily always as dire or “all or nothing” mentality as we think. Just keep moving forward, learning, and understanding that we are not STUCK. If you don’t feel comfortable in a situation, with a partnership, with a business you created, you do not need to continue on in the same line of thought. Figure out an honorable, intelligent and truthful way to change it for the better- for yourself and others. Keep innovating and discovering warriors! We are in this together and here to help you along the way.

Enjoy the episode!

Websites:

IG:

@kettlebellkickboxingcanada

https://www.instagram.com/kettlebellkickboxingcanada/

@jobarrett5

https://www.instagram.com/jobarrett5/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/kettlebellkickboxingcanada

Colo’s Links:

Website:

Task O’Fit Martial Arts & Fitness

https://www.instagram.com/taskofit/?hl=en

IG-

@taskofit

@colotaskmusic

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/taskofit/

Warrior Woman Guest- Madeline Shayne [Artist, Photographer & Costume Designer]

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -1000

In this episode of Warrior Women in the World of Entrepreneurship we speak with artist and photographer, Madeline Shayne. We go over how burn out can happen even with something you absolutely love, and how to avoid that in the future. We also discuss how moving can affect your business and how to make sure that you create and sustain passive income to be able to have a buffer when you do have a life change of any kind that may take away from your main work and income.

Madeline's journey as an artist, photographer and entrepreneur began first with the influence, support, love, and lessons from her Grandmother and mother who supported and instilled in her the need to create and tell her own stories. At 17 years old Madeline's family moved from Arkansas, USA to New Delhi, India (talk about a change of culture and scenery), where she received her first hand-me-down camera that began her journey as a photographer. Although photography still remains and integral part of her creative process and business, she uses all she has learned from her love of fantasy novels, the natural world, and couture fashion to create fantastical imagery to photo prints, fabrics and wallpapers, bags, pouches, pillows, candles, mugs, towels, journals, stickers, towels, curtains, puzzles, gift wrap, and much more.

Madeline has also created a Companion Art Book for the Green Rider book series by Author: Kristen Britain. She partnered with Kristina A. Bishoff Composer & Arranger (our Warrior Woman Guest from Episodes 2 & 3) to create the artwork while Kristina composed and produced the book soundtrack, all while working along with Kristen Britain to ensure the integrity of the book series with the artwork and soundtrack.

We hope you enjoy listening to this episode with Madeline and all the experiences, lessons, stories and advice she has to offer.

*We apologize for the audio in this episode. On our end the correct microphone did not save and so there is very poor quality on Colo's end for audio. We hope you can hear Madeline well and enjoy the episode regardless of the audio issues we experienced. Mahalo!*

Websites:

Madeline Shayne

https://www.madelineshayne.com/

IG:

@madeline.shayne

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/madelineshayne

Colo’s Links:

Website:

Task O’Fit Martial Arts & Fitness

https://www.instagram.com/taskofit/?hl=en

IG-

@taskofit

@colotaskmusic

https://www.instagram.com/colotaskmusic/

Facebook-
https://www.facebook.com/taskofit/

Warrior Woman Guest- April Parks [BJJ Black Belt & Founder-Grappling Getaways]

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -1000

In this episode we speak with April Parks, BJJ blackbelt under Carlos Machado, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Pan Am & 5x World Champion, Founder & Head Coach of Grappling Getaways, and mother of four. This conversation gives light and lessons about how April was able to create and build her successful business, Grappling Getaways, and still achieve all she has as an athlete, a full time employee in the rural in and balance her full time

Grappling Getaways was founded in 2015 with the aim to provide its campers with luxury accommodations and complete vacation packages inclusive of world class Jiu Jitsu instruction from some of the best in the business.

Since launching Grappling Getaways have hosted camps in:

Syracuse

Lake Placid

North Creek

Durham, NY

Rincon, Puerto Rico

Nassau, Bahamas

Spanish Wells, Bahamas

Websites:

Grappling Getaways

https://grapplinggetaways.com/

Vien JiuJitsu

https://vienjiujitsu.com/

IG:

@grapplinggetaways

@brazilianjjgirl

Colo’s Links:

Website:

Task O’Fit Martial Arts & Fitness

https://www.taskofit.com/

IG-

@taskofit

https://www.instagram.com/taskofit/?hl=en

@colotaskmusic

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/taskofit/

Warrior Woman Guest- Lynnette Marrero [Mixologist & Philanthropist]

Sun, 22 May 2022 03:00:00 -1000

In today’s episode we dive into the nitty gritty of owning and creating a business and brand in NYC as a female bartender & mixologist with award-winning New York City-based bartender, mixologist and philanthropist, Lynnette Marrero!

Known for co-creating the world's first all-female speed bartending competition, Speed Rack, she is widely regarded as one of the pioneering bartenders in the industry. The proceeds from Speed Rack go to raising money to fight and prevent breast cancer. It has had 9 seasons and has raised over 1 million dollars for the cause. It is also a platform that brings women in hospitality together to support each other and build a community. Speed Rack has expanded to 6 countries and is continuing to grow.

Within her own company, Lynnette Marrero Mixology, she’s been featured on Master Class to host its very first mixology master class. She also offers brand consulting, cocktail styling, Virtual Experiences on how to create specialty cocktails, and works with high-end restaurants to hire and train the staff, help design the bar and create custom cocktails. She also makes herself available when she can for speaking engagements, such as this podcast.

So buckle up for this incredible episode and enjoy the show!

Websites:

Lynnette Marerro Mixology

www.lynnettemarrero.com

Speed Rack

www.speed-rack.com

IG:

@drinksat6

@speed_rack

Resources:

Trello

https://trello.com/

Colo’s Links:

Website:

Task O’Fit Martial Arts & Fitness

https://www.taskofit.com/

IG-

@taskofit

https://www.instagram.com/taskofit/?hl=en

@colotaskmusic

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/taskofit/

Warrior Woman Guest- Kristina A. Bishoff [Musical Composer & Arranger] Pt. 2

Mon, 16 May 2022 00:00:00 -1000

Today's episode is finally here! Our second part of our conversation with Musical composer & arranger, Kristina A. Bishoff.

Kristina "composed and produced the original book soundtrack to the New York Times Best Selling Series, Green Rider, by Kristen Britain. This idea expanded into the Green Rider Book Soundtrack & Art Book project, which raised almost $100,000 through the combined efforts of crowdfunding and eBay bidding. The Green Rider fans rallied around the idea of music for their favorite series and we expanded the project to include artwork, accessories, cosplays, events, and other unique items that brought this beloved fantasy world to life."

Kristina graduated from BYU earning a B.A. in Commercial Music. She was the youngest of six students accepted into the Utah Valley University's Film Scoring Internship. There, she observed the music process for huge blockbuster films and received life-changing insight and advice from prolific composers Hans Zimmer, James Newton Howard, and Chris P. Bacon. Kristina also wrote music for another book soundtrack, Kaladin, a book soundtrack that raised over $100,000 on Kickstarter to create music inspired by Brandon Sanderson's famous novel The Way of Kings. She has also written music for Salt Lake Pops, Pretty Darn Funny web-series, commercials for businesses, and alternative pop artists including Robyn Cage (under the alias of Kristin Royal).

This episode discusses:

How Kristina went from giving up on her entrepreneurial dreams to creating an entire soundtrack to a popular book series
The difficulties but necessity of learning to “do business” when it is not your forté
Benefits and downfalls of using and relying on Social Media and how it’s changed and continues to change
Focusing on where your target audience is
Finding and building a community that will support your project, brand/ business
Juggling being an entrepreneur, a wife, a mom and an independent woman within all of that.

Websites:

Kristina A. Bishoff [Musical Composer & Arranger]

https://www.kristinaabishoff.com/

Social Media

IG:

Kristina A. Bishoff [Musical Composer & Arranger]

https://www.instagram.com/kristinaabishoff/

Facebook:

Kristina A. Bishoff [Musical Composer & Arranger]

https://www.facebook.com/kristina.bishoff

Reference links:

Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/?country=US

The Green Rider Soundtrack
https://www.kristinaabishoff.com/green-rider

Colo’s Links:

Website

Task O’Fit Martial Arts & Fitness

https://www.kristinaabishoff.com/

Social Media

IG- https://www.instagram.com/taskofit/?hl=en

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/taskofit/

Warrior Woman Guest- Kristina A. Bishoff [Musical Composer & Arranger] Pt. 1

Mon, 09 May 2022 02:00:00 -1000

In today's episode, we have a conversation with Musical composer & arranger, Kristina A. Bishoff.

Kristina "composed and produced the original book soundtrack to the New York Times Best Selling Series, Green Rider, by Kristen Britain. This idea expanded into the Green Rider Book Soundtrack & Art Book project, which raised almost $100,000 through the combined efforts of crowdfunding and eBay bidding. The Green Rider fans rallied around the idea of music for their favorite series and we expanded the project to include artwork, accessories, cosplays, events, and other unique items that brought this beloved fantasy world to life."

Kristina graduated from BYU earning a B.A. in Commercial Music. She was the youngest of six students accepted into the Utah Valley University's Film Scoring Internship. There, she observed the music process for huge blockbuster films and received life-changing insight and advice from prolific composers Hans Zimmer, James Newton Howard, and Chris P. Bacon. Kristina also wrote music for another book soundtrack, Kaladin, a book soundtrack that raised over $100,000 on Kickstarter to create music inspired by Brandon Sanderson's famous novel The Way of Kings. She has also written music for Salt Lake Pops, Pretty Darn Funny web-series, commercials for businesses, and alternative pop artists including Robyn Cage (under the alias of Kristin Royal).

This 2-part episode discusses:

How Kristina went from giving up on her entrepreneurial dreams to creating an entire soundtrack to a popular book series
The difficulties but necessity of learning to “do business” when it is not your forté
Benefits and downfalls of using and relying on Social Media and how it’s changed and continues to change
Focusing on where your target audience is
Finding and building a community that will support your project, brand/ business
Juggling being an entrepreneur, a wife, a mom and an independent woman within all of that.

Websites:

Kristina A. Bishoff [Musical Composer & Arranger]

Social Media

IG:

Kristina A. Bishoff [Musical Composer & Arranger]

https://www.instagram.com/kristinaabishoff/

Facebook:

Kristina A. Bishoff [Musical Composer & Arranger]

https://www.facebook.com/kristina.bishoff

Reference links:

Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/?country=US

The Green Rider Soundtrack
https://www.kristinaabishoff.com/green-rider

Colo’s Links:

Website

Task O’Fit Martial Arts & Fitness

https://pantypromise.com/

Social Media

IG- https://www.instagram.com/taskofit/?hl=en

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/taskofit/

Warrior Woman Guest- Jessica Krupa [Fashion Designer & Founder of Panty Promise]

Mon, 02 May 2022 00:00:00 -1000

In the Fashion Industry for over 20 years, Founder & Designer, Jessica Krupa shares her first-hand experience with life in the corporate world and that of creating her own businesses to become full time entrepreneur.

While working as a Panty Designer for a leading company for nearly a decade, she discovered all the chemicals, cheap materials, and synthetic fibers that were applied to women’s panties and knew that these couldn’t be good for feminine health and hygiene, which lead her to create her own entirely organic panty brand, Panty Promise.

Jessica goes into many different facets and important information all entrepreneurs should know when creating their businesses. She shares how to organize time and priorities for your business, as well as some very helpful resources (some of which that are completely free to use) that can help you understand and better the growth of your business no matter what stage in building you are.

Websites:

Panty Promise

Krupa Couture

Women’s Luxury Swimwear

https://krupacouture.com/

Social Media

IG:

Panty Promise

https://www.instagram.com/pantypromise/?hl=en

Krupa Couture

https://www.instagram.com/krupacoutureswim/?hl=en

Facebook:

Panty Promise

https://www.facebook.com/Panty-Promise-100459871878079/

Krupa Couture

https://www.facebook.com/Krupa-Couture-140836879315709/?ref=page_internal

Reference links:

Score [for free assistance in mentoring and other business building tools]

https://www.score.org/

Small Business Association

https://www.sba.gov/

Colo’s Links:

Website

Task O’Fit Martial Arts & Fitness