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Entreprenista
Hosted by Entreprenista Media · EN
The Entreprenista Podcast is a weekly show featuring the stories of successful female founders and what it's really like to run a business. Hosted by Stephanie Cartin & Courtney Spritzer, co-founders of Socialfly, a leading social media marketing agency, each episode goes beyond what you see on Instagram and into the nitty-gritty of growing and scaling a company effectively from women who’ve done it. Consider this the most fun business meeting you’ll ever have.
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Julia Hartz, Eventbrite: From 27 Rejections to IPO and the Leadership Lessons That Followed
2d ago00:55:41Tap to summarizeJoin our Entreprenista League community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our website and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? Sign up here for a free info session. Resources mentioned: “I became really enamored not necessarily with the technology but with the people hosting the events and bringing people together. That was just the root of our mission.” In this episode of The Entreprenista Podcast, Stephanie and Courtney sit down with Julia Hartz, co-founder and former CEO of Eventbrite, to unpack her extraordinary 20-year journey from aspiring ballerina to one of the few women to found and take a company public as CEO. Julia shares how a chance meeting with her future husband and co-founder led to the creation of Eventbrite, the lessons learned from 27 consecutive investor rejections, and how relentless curiosity, resilience, and customer obsession fueled the company's growth. Julia opens up about navigating some of the toughest moments in entrepreneurship—including leading Eventbrite through the COVID-19 pandemic when the company's revenue effectively disappeared overnight. She discusses the mindset shifts that helped her grow as a leader, the realities of raising capital, taking a company public, and the emotional process of stepping away following Eventbrite's acquisition. What We Talked About:The Journey of Julia Hartz [2:17]Building Eventbrite: Idea to Execution [15:31]Navigating Challenges During Covid [22:08]Leadership During Crisis [29:27]Taking Eventbrite Public [37:45]Life After the Sale [45:52] Connect with Julia:on Instagram Julia Hartz on LinkedIn Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | iHeart Radio Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.
Transcribe →Becca Berg, Dubsado: Building a 10-Year Bootstrapped Business on Your Own Terms
1w ago00:53:06Tap to summarizeJoin our Entreprenista League community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our website and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? Sign up here for a free info session. Resources mentioned: Entreprenistas get 35% off Dubsado with code ENTREPRENISTA35 at dubsado.com/entreprenista. “But at the end of the day we want to show who we really are as a company and we have a lot of fun as a company. So the strategy in our marketing is to just show up as who we are.” In this episode of The Entreprenista Podcast, Stephanie sits down with Becca Berg, co-founder and CEO of Dubsado, the all-in-one business management platform beloved by creative entrepreneurs. Becca shares how a childhood love of entrepreneurship, a successful photography business, and a personal need for better systems inspired her and her husband to create Dubsado from their kitchen table. From bootstrapping a SaaS company to serving more than 30,000 customers, Becca opens up about the realities of building a business alongside her spouse, navigating major business challenges, scaling a lean team, and maintaining profitability for over a decade without venture capital. She also reveals how Dubsado is leveraging AI to streamline operations, why customer trust is the foundation of every business decision, and the lessons she's learned about leadership, resilience, and taking time away from the business to avoid burnout. What We Talked About: Building Dubsado [7:11] Navigating Business with Family Dynamics [12:38] Self-Funding: The Path Less Traveled [18:34] Leveraging AI for Team Efficiency [25:41] Challenges in Subscription Businesses [36:17] The Importance of Self-Care for Founders [41:24] Connect with Becca:@beccaliz_ on Instagram Becca Berg on LinkedIn Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | iHeart Radio Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.
Transcribe →Erika Sinner, Directorie & Tiny Superheroes: Building a Business That Runs Itself and a Movement That Changes Lives
2w ago00:48:13Tap to summarize“A lot of our kids are in and out of the hospital. They're not in school. They're not able to be on sports teams. So they don't really feel like they belong. And so we help them belong by welcoming them to the superhero squad.” In this powerful episode, Erika Sinner shares her journey from a challenging childhood growing up in a trailer park to becoming the founder of a two-time Inc. 5000 company and a nonprofit leader changing thousands of lives. As the CEO of Directorie, Erika scaled her business to 35+ employees, built systems that allowed her to step out of the day-to-day, and redefined what it means to lead with both strategy and heart. But her story doesn’t stop there. Erika opens up about launching and growing Tiny Superheroes, a nonprofit dedicated to helping children facing serious medical challenges see themselves as brave, capable heroes. Through deeply personal stories and real-world impact, she reveals how mindset, identity, and human connection can transform lives. What We Talked About:Building Directorie [3:38]Systems for Success [11:52]Building a Personal Brand [19:55]The Impact of Tiny Superheroes [24:35]Scaling Nonprofits [31:09]Investing in Personal Growth [39:50] Connect with Erika:@erika_sinner on InstagramErika Sinner on LinkedInCelebrate Tiny Superheros on April 23rd! Resources: Slack Workamajig Join our Entreprenista League community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our website and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? Sign up here for a free info session. Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | iHeart Radio Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.
Transcribe →Alexis Meruelo, Business of Her: From Rock Bottom to Building a Movement for Women
3w ago00:36:02Tap to summarizeJoin our Entreprenista League community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our website and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? Sign up here for a free info session. Resources mentioned: “When you're on the floor and you're like, what the hell is going on with my life? That's when I think you start to realize what you really want to do.” In this episode of The Entreprenista Podcast, Stephanie and Courtney sit down with Alexis Meruelo, corporate social responsibility executive at The Meruelo Group, author, and founder of Business of Her, a thriving Las Vegas community and conference dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs. Alexis shares how a difficult chapter in her personal life led her to uncover her true purpose: helping women step into their power and build lives and businesses they love. From growing up in a family of entrepreneurs to helping oversee philanthropy across a portfolio of more than 20 companies, Alexis opens up about navigating leadership within a family business, creating meaningful community impact, and building a movement that brings hundreds of women together each year. What We Talked About: Finding Purpose in Crisis [1:17] Building Community and Empowering Women [7:07] The Importance of Mentorship [13:49] Event Planning Insights [21:05] Future of Business and AI [29:50] Connect with Alexis:@alexismeruelo on Instagram Alexis Meruelo on LinkedIn Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | iHeart Radio Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.
Transcribe →Kim Perrell, Mistakes That Made Me A Millionaire: Why Your Worst Moves Build the Best Business
Jun 100:37:03Tap to summarizeJoin our Entreprenista League community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our website and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? Sign up here for a free info session. “If you don't have someone that actually wants you to be successful, then you should keep looking” In this inspiring live episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, serial entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author Kim Perell shares the real stories behind her success from building companies at her kitchen table to scaling businesses worth hundreds of millions. Recorded live at the Entreprenista Founders Weekend Retreat, Kim opens up about the pivots, failures, risks, and mindset shifts that shaped her entrepreneurial journey. Kim dives into the power of mentorship, knowing when to pivot, building a personal brand, balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, and why “failing fast” is one of the most important skills founders can develop. She also shares the five traits she looks for when investing in founders, the lessons she learned from burnout, and the importance of women supporting women in business. What We Talked About: The Importance of Mentorship [1:21] Navigating Life as a Serial Entreprenista [5:01] The Art of Pivoting in Business [10:09] Self-Care and Wellness [20:17] Overcoming Limiting Beliefs [25:03] Connect with Kim:@kimperell on Instagram Kim Perell on LinkedInOrder Mistakes That Made Me a Millionaire Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | iHeart Radio Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.
Transcribe →Krista Watterworth Alterman, Krista Home: How to Sell a Business Built on Your Name
May 2500:35:07Tap to summarizeJoin our Entreprenista League community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our website and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? Sign up here for a free info session. Resources mentioned: “You're going to actually become more successful if you're a great listener. And so I think that's probably skill number one. That is a very important skill. That was one of the first things that I learned.” In this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, Stephanie sits down with luxury interior designer and Krista Home founder Krista Watterworth to unpack her incredible journey from HGTV host to building one of Florida’s most highly valued interior design firms. Krista shares how she transformed her passion for design into an 18-year business empire, the mindset shift from creative to CEO, and the systems she built that ultimately led to her company’s acquisition by Vesta. From learning entrepreneurship on the fly to mastering the luxury client experience, Krista reveals the obsession, discipline, and preparation required to succeed at the highest level. She opens up about navigating the acquisition process with her husband, aligning with the right buyers, and what life and leadership look like after the sale. Along the way, she shares candid advice on networking, mentorship, scaling a service-based business, using AI tools like ChatGPT, and balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood. What We Talked About: The Journey to Luxury Design Success [1:21] Building a Service-Based Business [6:33] Navigating the Acquisition Process [12:52] Post-Acquisition Reflections and Growth [19:54] Can’t Live Without Business Tools [22:14] Connect with Krista:on Instagram Krista Watterworth Alterman on LinkedIn Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | iHeart Radio Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.
Transcribe →Elisa Marshall, Maman: How Small Details Built a 53-Location Brand
May 1800:39:12Tap to summarizeJoin our Entreprenista League community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our website and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? Sign up here for a free info session. “And ironically, we created a to-go concept that was so cozy and so warm and welcoming and charming and something so different than what was offered in New York at the time that people wanted to stay.” In this episode of the Entreprenista Podcast, Elisa Marshall, co-founder of Maman, shares the inspiring story behind building one of the most beloved café brands in the country. What started as a cozy Soho storefront in 2014 has grown into more than 50 locations across North America, all fueled by passion, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to community and connection. Elisa opens up about her entrepreneurial roots, from flipping Spice Girls collectibles on eBay at 12 years old to balancing careers in fashion, baking, catering, and event planning before finally creating a business that combined everything she loved under one roof. She reveals how she and her husband bootstrapped Maman with savings, sweat equity, and help from family, hand-painting walls and sourcing vintage décor themselves to bring their vision to life. What We Talked About: Building a Business From Passion [1:55] The Magic of Opening Day [15:44] Going VIRAL [18:52] Expanding Beyond New York [28:45] The Importance of Personal Connection [30:37] Connect with Elisa: @_byeelisa_ on Instagram @_mamannyc_ on InstagramVisit a maman cafe near you! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | iHeart Radio Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.
Transcribe →Tracy Holland, Inner Fifth: From $100M Annual Revenue to Teaching Founders to Sell Live
May 1101:02:25Tap to summarizeJoin our Entreprenista League community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our website and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? Sign up here for a free info session. Resources mentioned: Join InnerFifth and use code ‘LIVESTREAM’ for a special discount “It's important to talk to everyone and really get all of those perspectives. Otherwise, we just get like laser focus on one thing and don't see what else is out there.” After building and selling a nearly $100 million beauty empire, Tracy Holland learned that success doesn’t always feel the way you expect. In this powerful episode of The Entreprenista Podcast, Tracy shares the real story behind scaling Hatch Beauty from startup to acquisition, what happened after the sale, and why she had to mourn the business she built like a personal loss. From selling products as a child and mastering hospitality in her early career to pioneering celebrity beauty partnerships with names like Salma Hayek, Tracy opens up about the highs, the heartbreaks, and the lessons every founder needs to hear. She gets candid about navigating difficult business partnerships, surviving entrepreneurial “tsunami moments,” protecting yourself during acquisitions, and why founders need to stop oversharing during exit negotiations. What We Talked About: Navigating Challenges in Entrepreneurship [8:13] The Journey of Building a Beauty Brand [18:11] Building Confidence and Self-Belief [29:51] Trusting People’s True Nature [34:34] Mourning the Loss of a Business [42”34] Connect with Tracy Holland: @tracy_m_holland on Instagram Tracy Holland on LinkedIn Join the Inner Fifth Accelerator! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | iHeart Radio Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.
Transcribe →Laura Geller, Laura Geller Beauty: Your Vision Is Worth More Than Their Validation
May 400:45:39Tap to summarizeJoin our Entreprenista League community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our website and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? Sign up here for a free info session. “I didn't go to college. I went to beauty school. Don't doubt the sweat equity you put in and the learnings you've had are worth an education that sometimes you can't get in college.” In this episode of The Entreprenista Podcast, Laura Geller, founder of Laura Geller Beauty, shares the unfiltered story behind her journey from a single makeup chair in Hell’s Kitchen to a nationally recognized brand featured on QVC, Sephora, and Ulta. Laura opens up about the highs, the hard lessons, and the pivotal moments that forced her to trust her instincts, even when others in the room didn’t. From selling handmade products door-to-door to navigating investor relationships that nearly cost her everything, Laura reveals how resilience, street smarts, and knowing your customer can outweigh any formal business training. She dives into the challenges of scaling, the realities of managing people, and why learning to ask for help is one of the most important skills an entrepreneur can develop. What We Talked About: Building a Brand From Scratch [7:09] Navigating Challenges/Learning Lessons [13:52] The Role of Investors and Partnerships [21:02] Trusting Your Voice [27:55] Marketing Strategies for Success [35:11] Connect with Lauren: @laurageller on Instagram @lauragellerbeauty on Instagram Laura Geller on LinkedIn Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | iHeart Radio Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.
Transcribe →Sadie Lincoln, Barre3: How She Turned a Personal Journey Into a 200-Studio Movement
Apr 2700:45:55Tap to summarizeJoin our Entreprenista League community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our website and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? Sign up here for a free info session. Resources mentioned: Mariana Tek Wisetail “That's a beautiful thing of what we've built is it really is inside out. It's really authentic..So it just feels good and it feels very, very aligned too.” In this episode of The Entreprenista Podcast, we sit down with Sadie Lincoln, co-founder of Barre3, the global fitness franchise that has grown to over 200 studios, all owned and operated by women. Built without outside funding, Sadie scaled Barre3 through cash flow and a franchise model designed to empower female entrepreneurs in their own communities. Sadie shares the deeply personal story behind Barre3’s methodology, rooted in her recovery from a decade-long eating disorder and her mission to redefine what it means to be “fit.” You’ll hear how her mantra, “Listen to Her,” became the foundation of a brand that prioritizes connection, authenticity, and inner strength over external perfection. We also dive into the realities of scaling a business from choosing franchising as a growth strategy to learning the art of letting go as a founder. Sadie opens up about hiring a president who accelerated the company’s growth, the challenges of leadership evolution, and the power of building authentic, community-driven relationships. What We Talked About: Franchising Insights [5:57] Navigating Challenges & Letting Go [9:04] Marketing Strategies for Local Businesses [15:12] Operationalizing Growth and Learning [20:45] The Future Vision for Barre3 [27:01] Connect with Sadie: @sadielincoln on Instagram Sadie Lincoln on LinkedIn Visit a Barre3 near you Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | iHeart Radio Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.
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