The Badass CEO

How do you run one of the largest PR firms in the world, set standards for the industry, and continue to innovate and expand? Kathy Bloomgarden joins us this week on the podcast to tell us about her career journey and running a global PR agency her father started in 1948! Under Dr. Bloomgarden's leadership, Ruder Finn opened up one of the first global communication offices in China over 25 years ago, growing to eight offices in the region.Please tune in to hear about how she built a career in corporate PR, undertaking the role of CEO at Ruder Finn and growing it to become a leader in digital PR, and her advice for business founders looking to better their online and PR presence.Please subscribe above to be notified of our new episodes. I put together a Free Top 10 Checklist for Every Entrepreneur.  Click here to get your copy: https://thebadassceo.com/tips-for-every-entrepreneur/ ‎To learn more about our podcast guest, click here:If you enjoy this podcast, please help support the the podcast by using the link to our sponsors and companies I use for my business.  I receive a small percentage for each sale.  Thank you so much for your support!!http://thebadassceo.com/tools/Follow us on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/badass.ceo/

Nadine Crocker is a director, writer, actress, and producer. Her debut feature “Continue” will be released in 2021. “Continue” is based on Nadine’s life and true-story of surviving a suicide attempt when she was 23. I’ve had the opportunity to see Nadine’s journey of producing “Continue,” and I am so excited to have her here today to get a unique insight into the entertainment industry.To learn more about the Badass CEO Podcast go to:  http://www.thebadassceo.com/ To get the Top 10 Tips every entrepreneur should know go to: https://thebadassceo.com/tips-for-every-entrepreneur/Please subscribe above to be notified of our new episodes.  I put together a Free Top 10 Checklist for Every Entrepreneur.  Click here to get your copy: https://thebadassceo.com/tips-for-every-entrepreneur/ ‎To learn more about our podcast guest, click here:https://thebadassceo.com/nadine-crocker-on-her-new-hollywood-projects/If you enjoy this podcast, please help support the the podcast by using the link to our sponsors and companies I use for my business.  I receive a small percentage for each sale.  Thank you so much for your support!!http://thebadassceo.com/tools/Follow us on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/badass.ceo/

Lauren Wang sought to change the women’s health industry's status quo by creating sustainable, innovative, and supportive period products. Lauren founded Flex Co in 2016 as a new product for women everywhere and as a way to open up the conversation surrounding periods and menstrual health. She focuses her efforts on mentoring younger female entrepreneurs and giving back to start-ups. ⁠⁠Tune in to learn about Lauren’s personal journey that inspired her to start Flex Co, why mentorship and being a role model is so important to her, and her advice to female entrepreneurs wanting to launch their businesses.⁠

Interested in leading or starting a tech company? This is the episode for you! Elizabeth Cholawsky is a seasoned executive with years of experience running tech-based and SaaS companies. She has led and worked with companies to build market-leading offerings, using in-house talent and through partnerships and acquisitions. Elizabeth joined HG Insights as their CEO in 2018 and since has led them to great success through better hiring practices and a focus on solid company culture.Tune in to learn about her career and C-suite level experience in various companies, how she creates a safe and open company culture, and her top advice for women in tech.

Sarah Dorsett is a mom of three, an experienced eCommerce leader, and the founder of a rapidly growing tech company for new parents. Nanit was born out of the need to support the parenting journey with products that connect parents to their child’s development. Sarah used her experience in eCommerce to build a strong foundation for Nanit and it has helped the company not only grow rapidly but maintain company culture, steady sales, and strong customer loyalty.Under Sarah's leadership, Nanit has been named to Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, Deloitte Fast 500, and CNBC's Upstart 100 list of most promising startups. Tune in to learn more about what inspired Sarah to start Nanit, her tips for mom entrepreneurs, and her tips for creating strong eCommerce in your business.

Emily Vaca is the founder of MINNIDIP and La Vaca Design House, a non-toxic inflatable pool design that she self-funded and spent over two years working on before officially launching! Her company is family-run, ethically sourced, and operated in her hometown of Chicago.Tune in to learn more about how she started her design company, manufactured and launched the first designer inflatable pool, and her advice for creative female entrepreneurs who want to self-fund their business.

Marcela Sapone is not only the co-founder of an innovative and groundbreaking company but she has also made the elusive Forbes 30 Under 30 list! Marcela is the co-founder and CEO of Alfred, a company with a mission to create universal utilities in every home. Marcela has led the company since 2014 and under her leadership, Alfred has grown to serve more than 135,000 residents across the US and Canada. Marcela has also prioritized Alfred to be at the front of fair wage compensation with all service workers.She talked to us about what it is like to lead such a fast-growing company why she hired every employee as a W-2 and her advice for women in the tech industries.

Creating a meaningful business that celebrates mothers across the country is the exact mission Melissa Clayton set out to achieve when she left corporate America and started Tiny Tags. Tiny Tags is an online jewelry store that designs and creates fine, personalized jewelry. Clayton left her secure CPA job in order to pursue entrepreneurship and has now turned her dreams into a multimillion-dollar business.Tune in to learn about her jump from CPA to female founder, why strategic retail partnerships are crucial for sustained growth, and her advice for female entrepreneurs starting out!

Female founder Alison Cayne started the popular cooking brand, Haven’s Sauce- yes the aesthetic sauce pouches you always see in Whole Foods! Alison founded her company in 2018 as a creative way to change the way people feel about cooking and make it more approachable. Their sauce pouches are globally-inspired and featured in over 2,000 stores nationwide! A powerhouse in the packaged and food world.Alison Cayne shares her insight into building a passion-filled brand, how the pandemic changed her business, how she got into whole-foods and why it is crucial to think about the problem your target consumer has and how you are solving it!

Monetizing your passion and growing a business from side hustle to multi-figure is the goal for many female entrepreneurs. Andrea Del La Torre is the perfect example of monetizing her passion - her company Baby Sleep Answers teaches parents how to better understand their baby’s sleep patterns. Andrea has created a loyal social media following that has become her customer base, her community - a key element to business in 2022.Tune in to learn how Andrea utilized social media and an online course to build her business, what inspired her to start Baby Sleep Answers, and her advice for other entrepreneurs looking to monetize and grow their side hustles.