Behind Her Empire

Apr 21 2025 338 ep. 55 mins 11
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Behind Her Empire is focused on highlighting self-made women leaders & entrepreneurs and how they tackle their career, money, family and life.

Each episode covers their unique journey and what it really takes to build an empire with key lessons learned along the way. The goal of the series is to empower you to see what’s possible & inspire you to create financial freedom in your own life.
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Leaving Corporate, Finding Herself: How This Founder Turned Burnout Into a Business & a Whole New Life - Justine Tiu, Co-Founder of The Woobles

Apr 21 2025 51 mins  
Justine Tiu is the co-founder of The Woobles, a company that makes beginner-friendly crochet kits designed to help anyone confidently create their first plush.Before launching The Woobles in 2020, Justine was thriving at Google, where she rose from UX designer to one of the youngest leaders on her team. But behind the success, she was quietly battling burnout, imposter syndrome, an

Stop Overthinking, Start Doing: How This Founder Left Her 9–5 & Launched a Viral Wellness Brand with Katie Wilson, co-founder of BelliWelli

Apr 14 2025 51 mins  
Katie Wilson is the co-founder of BelliWelli, a wellness brand transforming the digestive health space with delicious bars and easy-to-take fiber supplements.​Katie didn’t set out to start a wellness brand—especially not from her kitchen. But after years of struggling with gut issues and finding zero snack options that were both effective and actually enjoyable to eat, she de

Longevity Hacks for Women: Sleep Better, Boost Energy, Calm Stress & Slow Aging | Kayla Barnes

Apr 09 2025 47 mins  
Ready to level up your health, longevity, and maybe even fertility? Well, buckle up—today’s guest is about to drop some serious knowledge. Today, we’re joined by the incredible Kayla Barnes, a global leader in advancing female health through preventive and regenerative approaches. In fact, Kayla might just be the most measured woman in the world—her labs are publicly shared

How This Founder Took a Juice Shop & Turned It Into a Wellness Empire Without a Business Plan - Amanda Chantal Bacon, Founder of Moon Juice

Apr 07 2025 49 mins  
In this week’s episode, we’re re-airing one of our top episodes with Amanda Chantal Bacon, the CEO and founder of Moon Juice, a wellness company that sells plant-based products, including adaptogenic supplements, skincare, and foods.Moon Juice was born in 2011 from Amanda's experience when she put her autoimmune condition into remission after being told it wasn’t possible fro

Launch Now, Perfect Later: Embracing Imperfection & Starting Before You're Ready with Ty Hiss, Co-Founder of Fresh Sends 

Mar 31 2025 50 mins  
Ty Hiss is the co-founder of Fresh Sends, a lifestyle gifting brand that’s completely reimagining how we celebrate the people we love.Ty’s path to entrepreneurship was anything but traditional. With no floral background, she took a leap of faith and turned a one-time wedding project into a nationwide brand—all out of a 900-square-foot Denver duplex. Fresh Sends started with i

Master Your Brain: Neuroscientist Shares How to Boost Energy, Improve Focus & Calm Anxiety with Dr. Wendy Suzuki

Mar 26 2025 49 mins  
As we get older, our brains change, and it’s common to feel like your memory or focus isn’t quite what it used to be. But the good news is, there are simple ways to keep your mind sharp and healthy. In today’s episode, neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki joins us to break down brain health and share easy tips on everything from boosting memory and focus to managing anxiety and stayin

​​Designing a Life & Business You Love Using the Power of Micro-Intentions & a Growth Mindset with Cassandra Thurswell, Founder of KITSCH

Mar 24 2025 79 mins  
In this week’s episode, we’re re-airing one of our top episodes with Cassandra Thurswell, the founder of KITSCH, a global brand that creates eco-friendly hair care and beauty accessories for women. Cassandra came from a small town in Wisconsin to Los Angeles with the hopes of creating something meaningful in her life. But before launching her own business, she did whatever

How Losing Her Dream Career & Identity Helped This Founder Find Her True Purpose and Build a Skincare Empire - Allison McNamara, Founder of MARA

Mar 17 2025 55 mins  
Allison McNamara is the founder of MARA, a skincare brand known for its luxurious, algae-infused formulas.Before founding MARA in 2018, Allison had an impressive career as a journalist, producer, and TV host. A trip to Turkey in 2015 reignited her passion for skincare, inspiring her to create a brand rooted in marine-powered ingredients. When the idea hit her, Allison started worki

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Mar 12 2025 47 mins  
Ever feel overwhelmed by headlines like “Stanley cups have lead” or the latest scare about microplastics? In today’s episode, Dr. Yvonne Burkart, a toxicologist and expert in low-tox living, breaks down how small, easy swaps can help you reduce toxic exposure without the overwhelm.In this episode you’ll learn: * How to start your low-tox journey* Are Stanley cups as ba

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Mar 10 2025 62 mins  
Tara Bosch is the founder of SmartSweets, the brand that redefined the candy aisle with its low-sugar treats.Tara’s journey wasn’t always sweet. At 21, she dropped out of college and moved into her grandmother’s basement with a bold vision: to create a global brand that would revolutionize candy. Armed with a gummy bear mold from Amazon and zero food science experience, she s