Takin' Care of Lady Business®

Rachel Sklar didn’t set out to become the godmother of modern women’s networking — she was just pissed off. Frustrated by the constant erasure of women in media and tech, she did what a lot of smart women do: she wrote an email. But unlike most emails, this one sparked a movement. 

Women have always known how to build in the margins — around systems, despite gatekeepers, and without the credit. Rachel just decided to make it impossi...

What happens when you build something with your whole heart and still get written out of the story? Maria Goy had the resume. Fortune 500 exec. Tech and ops specialist. She co-founded a company that raised over $40 million, scaled it over years, stepped into the CEO seat, and still managed to stay rooted in purpose. But somewhere along the way, what she built started slipping out of her hands. Decisions got made in rooms she wasn’t...

What if burnout wasn’t a breakdown — but a wake-up call to build something entirely new? The more you work, the better you are. That’s what hustle culture tells us. For Tai Beauchamp, the hustle started early. At 25, she was a beauty editor at the top of her game, the first Black Beauty and Fitness Director at Seventeen Magazine, and checking every box of success. But behind the scenes? She was burned out, overwhelmed, and running ...

What if the future of your career wasn't about navigating broken systems, but about seizing control and building your own unshakable empire? From a decade in big law, Amy Nelson saw corporate America's flaws firsthand. She pivoted, building The Riveter into a powerful digital media company championing women's financial independence. Flexibility and equal pay are still massive issues, and the "safe choice" of a corporate job is anyt...

Did you know a girl’s confidence can drop by 20% between the ages of 13 and 18? After talking to Illana Raia, founder and CEO of Être, I can’t stop thinking about how we can change that. What she’s building with Être isn’t just about mentorship; it’s about rewriting the script before girls start doubting themselves. She’s putting them in boardrooms, letting them ask bold, unfiltered questions about pay, power, and leadership—and co...

What if the thing holding you back isn’t a lack of resources, but the belief you need to have it all figured out first? My conversation with Georgia Dant, founder and CEO of Marfa Stance, was a masterclass in trusting your vision before anyone else can see it. She didn’t wait for a perfect plan or external validation—she launched Marfa Stance mid-air, literally. What she built isn’t just a brand; it is a movement rooted in authenti...

What happens when your passion for luxury and cannabis meet, and it actually works? I sat down with Brett Heyman, founder and creative director of Edie Parker, to talk about how she transformed a cult-favorite fashion brand into a design-forward cannabis company without losing her identity, vision, or edge. Brett is proof that you can build a business that’s playful and purposeful, rooted in values but never afraid to push boundari...

Ever wonder why some startups get millions while others with just as much potential struggle to raise a dime? That’s what hit me hard in my conversation with Beth Ferreira, General Partner at Serena Ventures. It’s not just about having a great idea. You need to be thinking big enough to return an entire VC fund. That’s the rule of the game, and no one’s handing you the playbook. Stop playing small, get laser-focused on your vision,...

Ever look around at your life—the job, the accolades, the picture-perfect everything—and think, Why doesn’t this feel better? Keren Eldad, author of “GILDED: Breaking Free from the Cage of Ambition, Perfectionism and The Constant Pursuit of More,” made it crystal clear: success without alignment is just a polished cage. We’re taught to chase status, money, and approval, but we rarely ask ourselves if we actually want any of it. Her...

Who says you have to follow someone else’s playbook to build a powerhouse business? Cate Luzio, Founder and CEO of Luminary, is living proof that you can scale with purpose, profit, and zero outside capital. She’s grown Luminary into a global, inclusive platform by staying true to her mission and acquiring like-minded companies that add real value—without giving up control. Cate owns 100% of her company, and she’s not asking for pe...

What if the future of drinking isn’t about giving something up—but gaining more choice? Emily Heintz, founder of Sèchey, didn’t wait for the perfect resume or the “right” connections—she saw a shift, trusted her gut, and built Sèchey into a movement around alcohol flexibility. It’s not about being sober or not—it’s about empowering people to choose what works for them, without judgment. Emily created a space that didn’t exist and t...

Did you know most intimacy products are made with toxic, unregulated materials—by men, for women? Neither did I, until I spoke with Rebecca Alvarez Story, founder and CEO of Bloomi. She saw an industry where women were the consumers but not the decision-makers, so she set out to change that. She’s not just creating better, safer products—she’s building a movement. And like most women founders, she’s had to fight harder, push furthe...

What if we stopped accepting the way things are in our workplaces? My conversation with Daisy Auger-Domínguez reminded me that real transformation isn’t about fitting into the system—it’s about challenging it. DEI is about creating environments where everyone, regardless of background, feels respected and has space to thrive. While the current landscape of DEI in the US faces serious pushback, this is just the beginning—the fight f...

What if the skills you already have are the key to your next big move? Erika Hanafin, formerly CEO of HeyMama, proves that adaptability isn’t just useful—it’s a superpower. She’s built and scaled startups, navigated acquisitions, and led a thriving community by recognizing the value of her experience and trusting her instincts. Moms, entrepreneurs, leaders—we’re negotiating, strategizing, and problem-solving every day. And when it ...

Why are we still being taught to ignore our own pain? Talking to Chelsea Leyland, Founder of Looni, made it painfully clear—women’s health has been sidelined for far too long. Endometriosis is as common as diabetes, yet it’s under-researched, misdiagnosed, and dismissed. We’ve been conditioned to believe suffering is just part of the deal. Chelsea is flipping that narrative with Looni, not just by offering real solutions but by bui...