Takin' Care of Lady Business®

Most women aren't lacking persistence. They're missing the map — who to ask, who to trust, and who actually has the power to move things. Motorsport doesn't hand you that map. You build it, race by race, setback by setback, until you figure out which rooms matter and which people in those rooms are worth your ask. Takin' Care of Lady Business Episode 149 In this episode, Susie Wolff — Managing Director of F1 Academy and former professional driver — talks about what two decades in one of the world's most male-dominated industries actually taught her. Not just how to push through. How to find the right people to push with. This is not a story about one big moment. It's about the long game: staying yourself across years of rooms that didn't expect you, knowing when to ask and — more importantly — who, and why committing fully means letting go of the safety net entirely. In this episode, you'll learn: Why persistence without the right relationships only gets you so far How to identify the people worth asking — and stop wasting your ask on the wrong ones Why holding your identity over a 20-year career is harder, and more powerful, than any single negotiation Highlights: (00:00) Meet Susie Wolff (03:53) When gender bias became clear (08:43) Femininity, image, and being taken seriously (14:30) How she asked for more (19:04) When she finally asked for help (21:21) Mom guilt and making time count (24:56) What F1 Academy is building (27:09) Creating the pipeline to Formula One (29:10) Making the business case (33:07) Why she rejected the backup plan About Our Guest: Susie Wolff is the Managing Director of F1 Academy and a former professional racing driver who has spent her career challenging what power and performance look like in motorsport. After competing in karting, Formula Renault, Formula 3, and DTM with Mercedes Benz, she became the first woman in 22 years to take part in a Formula 1 race weekend at the 2014 British Grand Prix. Today, she leads F1 Academy’s mission to develop young female driving talent and expand women’s access to the sport, on track and off. Susie Wolff’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susiewolff/ Explore F1 Academy: https://www.f1academy.com/ Pre-order Driven: https://a.co/d/0gDnIpus About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept. JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99 The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/ JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/ The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰. If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend. This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

For decades, women have been told their symptoms are “normal” like sleep disruption, brain fog, anxiety. What that really means? The system was never built to help them. Instead of answers, they’re dismissed or misdiagnosed and left on their own to figure it out. It’s a system failure costing women time, money, and agency. Takin’ Care of Lady Business Episode 148 In this episode, Anne Fulenwider, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Alloy, joins JJ to talk about what it actually takes to build in a category that has been ignored for decades – and why that creates both massive risk and massive opportunity. Anne left a top role in media to build Alloy, a telehealth company focused on menopause care, in a space most people weren’t paying attention to and many investors didn’t understand. What started as personal frustration turned into a business built around one simple idea: women deserve real information, real treatment, and access to the right expertise. This conversation breaks down why menopause symptoms are still so widely misread, how fear around estrogen shaped an entire generation of under-treatment, and what it looks like to build inside a system filled with outdated assumptions, regulatory friction, and skepticism. It’s also about the bigger shift: not just asking for help – but knowing who actually has the power, knowledge, and incentive to give you the right answers. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why women are losing years before getting the care they actually need How asking the wrong people keeps women stuck – and what to do instead How misinformation around estrogen shaped a generation of confusion and undertreatment Highlights: (00:00) Meet Anne Fulenwider (02:04) What Alloy Health actually does (02:49) Why she started Alloy (04:54) Leaving Marie Claire behind (08:32) The healthcare system is not built for this (09:49) Why menopause care needs deeper expertise (11:17) Meeting Monica and finding early backing (13:46) Building a telehealth and pharmacy company (17:10) Raising money in a misunderstood category (19:28) Unlearning competition (21:32) Rebuilding trust in estrogen (33:23) The worst advice she got About Our Guest: Anne Fulenwider is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Alloy, a digital healthcare company focused on helping women in midlife, perimenopause, and menopause get access to expert care, evidence based treatment, and better information. Before launching Alloy, Anne was the Editor-in-Chief of Marie Claire, where she spent years covering ambitious women, cultural shifts, and the systems that influence how women live and work. Today, she is helping drive a broader conversation around menopause, estrogen, and the need for healthcare that takes women’s lives seriously. Anne Fulenwider’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-fulenwider-b367181b7/ Explore Alloy: https://www.myalloy.com/ About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept. JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99 The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/ JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/ The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰. If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend. This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Breaking away from traditional rules and defining your own success can lead to extraordinary outcomes. Kari Chaudhry has built a trusted network for wealth creators centered on real relationships, shared insight, and a more thoughtful approach to investing. Takin’ Care of Lady Business Episode 146 In this episode of Taking Care of Lady Business, host Jennifer Justice sits down with Kari Chaudhry, CEO and Founder of Apex Global Forum, to discuss the importance of building wealth, supporting one another, and rethinking how we approach investment. Kari shares her journey of navigating the alternative asset space and how she’s built a trusted network for high-net-worth individuals who are changing the game of private investing. Kari opens up about how community and mentorship have shaped her business decisions, the power of leveraging expertise, and why women should take charge of their financial futures without waiting for permission. She and JJ explore how wealth creation is a skill that can be learned, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, and why women must lead the charge in redefining success in finance. In this episode, you’ll learn: Highlights: (00:00) Meet Kari Chaudhry (01:40) What Apex Global Forum is (04:02) From zero exposure to alternative investments (11:22) Why you don't need an investment background (12:18) Building discipline with the right network (13:53) Why founders should interview their investors (15:53) Global forums and the wealth capitals of the world (23:16) Who should run the family money (27:53) Protecting yourself through life events (32:47) Don't talk about money About Our Guest: Kari Chaudhry is the CEO and Founder of Apex Global Forum, a private network for wealth creators and investors. After finding her own way into alternative investments, Kari built a space where individuals can invest with greater confidence, knowledge, and clarity. Through her platform, she connects high net worth individuals and families, creating opportunities for shared learning and co investment. She is passionate about mentoring the next generation of wealth creators and helping women approach their financial futures with strategy, integrity, and purpose. Kari Chaudhry’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kari-chaudhry/ Explore Apex Global Forum: https://apexglobalforum.com/ About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept. JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99 The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/ JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/ The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰. If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend. This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

When you stop following someone else’s playbook and create your own path to success, amazing things happen. Today’s guest built a thriving wellness business by focusing on authenticity, simplicity, and balance, ignoring the noise of fleeting trends and extreme advice. Takin’ Care of Lady Business Episode 145 In this episode of Taking Care of Lady Business, host Jennifer Justice chats with Dria Murphy, CEO and Founder of bydria, to discuss building a wellness empire that meets the needs of real people, not just the latest trend. Dria shares her journey from working in the fashion industry to founding a global wellness membership community, and how she recognized the need for a space that offers curated, intentional content and events for women. Dria opens up about the power of trusting your instincts, the importance of mental health in wellness, and how she keeps her business grounded in balance, not extremes. She and JJ dive into the power of finding what works for you, not chasing every wellness trend, and the value of saying no to things that don’t align with your core values. In this episode, you’ll learn: The importance of trusting your instincts and staying true to what works for you How authenticity and balance can help you build a wellness empire without following the latest trends Why setting boundaries, and prioritizing mental health are crucial for personal and professional success Highlights: (00:00) Meet Dria Murphy (01:17) What by dria is and why she built it (02:48) From fashion PR to entrepreneurship (06:46) Why balance beats extremes in wellness (08:48) Dria Water and how she tests products (13:05) The meditation practice that changed everything (15:41) Wellness doesn't have to cost anything (16:09) Multitask beauty moments and morning non-negotiables (18:22) Why consistency matters more than any product (27:00) Turning down money to protect her reputation (28:34) The worst advice she ever received About Our Guest: Dria Murphy is the CEO and Founder of by dria, a global wellness membership platform. After transitioning from the fashion industry to wellness, Dria created a space that inspires women to navigate the overwhelming wellness landscape with intention and balance. Through her platform, content, and events, Dria shares her expertise on curating wellness rituals that focus on mental health, authenticity, and simplicity, helping others build lives and businesses grounded in clarity, well-being, and purpose. Dria Murphy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriamurphy/ Dria Murphy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/driamurphy/ Explore by dria: https://www.bydria.com/ About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept. JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99 The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/ JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/ The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰. If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend. This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

The quickest way to lose confidence with money is to ignore the fundamentals. Today’s guest explains how to take control of your financial future, build wealth, and stay aligned with your values. Takin’ Care of Lady Business Episode 144 In this episode of Taking Care of Lady Business, host Jennifer Justice chats with Catherine Valega, founder of Green Bee Advisory, to dive into the importance of financial literacy, especially for women. Catherine talks about her journey from Wall Street to founding her own firm, and why she’s so passionate about helping others to take charge of their financial trajectories. She shares her background working in government trading, her time at Lehman Brothers, and her mission to support women in finance. Catherine gets real about the lack of financial education in the U.S., the difference between men and women’s approach to investing, and how she helps women understand personal finance without shame. She explains the importance of being comfortable with risk, making smarter decisions around retirement accounts, and the need for solid tax strategies. She also sheds light on the value of partnering with the right advisor and how to navigate complicated tax and investment scenarios. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why understanding personal finance is crucial How to help women to take control of their financial futures without the shame Why balancing risk is crucial for long-term growth Highlights: (00:00) Meet Catherine Valega (03:42) From Wall Street to helping women with money (06:43) When she realized women were being sidelined (08:36) Own it cause you're smarter than most of the room (10:21) Why most people lack financial education (13:56) Making finance personal, not jargon-heavy (16:38) Common misconceptions about financial advisors (20:45) Why women invest too conservatively (26:28) The huge tax bill waiting in your 401k (33:00) Three things W2 employees must do now (36:53) The S-corp trap entrepreneurs fall into About Our Guest: Catherine Valega is the founder of Green Bee Advisory, a firm focused on empowering individuals, especially women, to take control of their financial futures. With a background in Wall Street and a passion for financial literacy, Catherine helps clients optimize their wealth while minimizing taxes. She is dedicated to bridging the financial knowledge gap, supporting women’s financial independence, and making complex financial concepts accessible. Catherine is also committed to guiding her clients through smart investment strategies and tax planning for long-term financial success. Catherine Valega’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinevalega/ Catherine Valega’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerwealthandtax Explore Green Bee Advisory: https://www.greenbeeadvisory.com/ About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept. JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99 The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/ JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/ The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰. If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend. This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Takin’ Care of Lady Business Episode 143 What happens when you stop asking whether the odds are in your favor and start moving forward anyway? Today’s guest built her life and leadership philosophy on that exact move, turning adversity, uncertainty, and other people’s limitations into fuel for power, growth, and scale. In this episode of Taking Care of Lady Business, host Jennifer Justice sits down with Shirin Behzadi, former CEO and bestselling author of The Unexpected CEO, to talk about building a life and career on your own terms, even when the path in front of you looks impossible. Shirin shares her journey from leaving Iran alone at 17, arriving in the United States without money or family support, and working as a gas station cashier while putting herself through school, to eventually leading and scaling a private equity backed company operating across 12,000 cities. Shirin gets candid about what it really means to hold a long term vision, how adversity became one of the most important forces in her life and leadership, and why women have to learn how to hear advice without automatically accepting it. She and JJ also talk about saying no, trusting your own non-negotiables, navigating rooms where you are not reflected in leadership, and why knowing you “can” matters more than waiting for external permission. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why adversity can become a source of power instead of proof that you should stop How to build conviction in your vision even when the odds and the voices around you say otherwise Why saying no, trusting yourself, and defining your non-negotiables are essential leadership skills Highlights: (00:00) Meet Shirin Behzadi (01:40) Why she wrote The Unexpected CEO (03:37) Leaving Iran and starting over (07:32) Building toward the life she wanted (13:31) The brain tumor that changed everything (15:06) The principles behind resilience (19:37) Why saying “No” is a power move (21:32) Hear people out, but do not listen (26:11) The full circle moment that inspired her (28:34) The worst advice she ever received About Our Guest: Shirin Behzadi is a former CEO, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of The Unexpected CEO. After immigrating to the United States from Iran as a teenager on her own, she built a remarkable career across accounting, finance, operations, and executive leadership before helping scale a company backed by private equity into a major multi-brand platform. Through her book, speaking, and advisory work, Shirin shares lessons on adversity, vision, resilience, and leadership to help others build lives and careers rooted in purpose, power, and possibility. Shirin Behzadi’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisa-marshall-92836b213/ Explore Shirin Behzadi’s Website: https://shirinbehzadi.com/ Explore The Unexpected CEO: https://shirinbehzadi.com/book/ The Unexpected CEO on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0gdt8XGD About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept. JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99 The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/ JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/ The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰. If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend. This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Takin’ Care of Lady Business Episode 142 The fastest way to lose your edge is to stop sweating the details. Today’s guest built a category-defining cafe brand by doing the opposite, then scaled it without letting the soul get stripped out. In this episode of Taking Care of Lady Business, host Jennifer Justice sits down with Elisa Marshall, Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Maman, to talk about what it really takes to build a beloved brand, protect the vision, and still grow fast. Elisa shares how Maman started in 2014 as a personal passion project, why the name is a nod to home and French culture, and how a tiny Soho cafe turned into 51 locations in just over a decade. Elisa gets candid about the messy middle, what happens when you grow too quickly, how burnout shows up for founders and teams, and the mindset shift from doing everything yourself to building a team that can carry the work better than you can. She also breaks down what partnering with private equity actually felt like, what she was afraid would change, and how to choose partners based on what you truly need. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to protect brand integrity while scaling from 1 location to 51 What to look for in investors and partners so they support the vision, not override it Why delegation is a power move, especially when you stop pretending you are good at everything Highlights: (00:00) Meet Elisa Marshall (02:12) The entrepreneurship blueprint she grew up with (04:21) Building the first Soho cafe from scratch (07:44) Going from Soho to 51 locations (08:10) Bootstrapping, then the COVID expansion window (09:17) Taking private equity without losing the brand (11:22) Why signature details matter more than people admit (19:09) Community first marketing over chain energy (21:31) The mistake of growing too fast (38:09) The worst advice she ever got About Our Guest: Elisa Marshall is the Chief Brand Officer and Co-Founder of Maman, the beloved cafe and bakery known for its warm hospitality, thoughtful design, and signature blue and white details. Since launching the first location in Soho in 2014, Elisa has helped scale Maman to more than 50 locations across New York, the Tri-State area, DC, Virginia, Maryland, Florida, Canada, and beyond. She is passionate about building community centered spaces, sweating the details that make a brand memorable, and proving that growth does not have to come at the cost of soul. Elisa Marshall’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisa-marshall-92836b213/ Explore Maman NYC: https://mamannyc.com/ Explore Maman NYC’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_mamannyc_/ About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept. JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99 The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/ JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/ The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰. If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend. This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Takin’ Care of Lady Business Episode 141 The rules of work were written by the people who benefited from them — so why are we still playing along? Today’s guest says it’s time to redesign the system with empathy, leadership, and collective power. In this episode of Takin’ Care of Lady Business, host Jennifer Justice sits down with Shelley Zalis, CEO of The Female Quotient, widely known as the “Chief Troublemaker”, to discuss how she’s breaking barriers in leadership and equality. Shelley shares her journey of founding Female Quotient and building a global community of women leaders dedicated to creating spaces for meaningful conversations and real change. Shelley explains how passion, compassion, and empathy are essential skills for leadership, not soft skills, and why these qualities are more important than ever in today’s business world. She reflects on her experiences of creating the Girls Lounge and the FQ Lounge, spaces that empower women to collaborate and lead with purpose. In this episode, you’ll learn: Passion, compassion, and empathy are vital for effective leadership Creating safe spaces for collaboration can spark meaningful change Conscious leadership drives success and fosters inclusive work environments Highlights: (00:00) Meet Shelley Zalis (01:38) The vision for Female Quotient (02:58) Origin story and boardroom moment (07:04) The girls lounge and power the pack (10:15) Davos breakthrough and making a mark (18:37) Stop naming new gaps and focus on action (19:27) How COVID proved change can happen fast (21:21) Fixing the care problem with wallets (22:34) Closing the pay gap systemically (32:37) Breaking rules and finding FQ About Our Guest: Known as the “Chief Troublemaker,” Shelley Zalis, CEO & Founder of The Female Quotient, is a trailblazing CEO, entrepreneur, and global advocate for women in the workplace. A three-time movement-maker, she pioneered online research before selling her company to Ipsos for $80 million; co-founded #SeeHer, a groundbreaking initiative to ensure accurate portrayals of women in media; and built The Female Quotient, known for both its signature Equality Lounge® and having the largest global community of women in business. Recognized as one of LinkedIn’s Top 20 Most Influential Voices globally, Zalis is a sought-after thought leader and contributor to TIME, Forbes and IMD. Her numerous accolades include–most recently–the Matrix Award from New York Women in Communications, the Global Leaders 50 List and the Industry Legend Award from the AdClub. Shelley Zalis’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyzalis/ Explore The Female Quotient: https://www.thefemalequotient.com/ About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept. JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99 The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/ JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/ The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰. If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend. This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

At some point, every ambitious woman faces a moment that tests who she really is. When the title disappears, the safety net falls away, and all that’s left is her own voice. For Andy McNicol, that moment came after 22 years inside one of the most powerful talent agencies in the world. Laid off in the middle of a pandemic and preparing to become a single mom by choice, she had to decide whether to chase another job… or finally build something that was entirely her own. What happened next wasn’t just a career pivot. It was a reclamation. Andy created AMstudio, rebuilt her identity from the inside out, and turned uncertainty into independence. Her story is every woman’s reminder that starting over isn’t a detour. It’s often the most direct path to your power. Key Takeaways: - The job doesn’t define you — your voice does. - There’s no “right time” to start a new chapter. - Following your passion isn’t reckless — it’s how you find your purpose. - Community is your greatest asset in both business and motherhood. - Authenticity beats “faking it” every time. Learn More About Andy: Website: amstudio.me LinkedIn: Andy McNicol Instagram: @mcnics About Our Guest: Andy McNicol is a Senior Agent at Aevitas Creative Management and founder of AMstudio - an advisory firm focused on content creation and its marketing. She has represented New York Times bestselling books for Sophia Amoruso, Chrissy Teigen, The Lady Gang, Tory Burch, and the #1 New York Times bestselling memoir, Melania and Me. She represents the writer and activist Tommy Dorfman, Jenna Lyons, as well as the national bestsellers - All The Cool Girls Get Fired by Laura Brown and Kristina O'Neill, First Gen by Alejandra Campoverdi and We've Decided to Go in a Different Direction by Tess Sanchez. She works with the lifestyle brands La Double J and Flamingo Estates. Andy has spent her career in publishing, including 20 years with WME, where she was a partner and founding member of the Branded Lifestyle Group. She began her own strategic advisory - AMstudio in 2020, offering a holistic, 360-degree approach to multi hyphenate talent and market activation, and joined Aevitas Creative Management as a senior agent in 2024. Andy and her work have been featured in The New York Times, Variety Magazine, and Adweek. She speaks regularly at industry events, on podcasts, and conferences on how to develop successful books and content platforms. Andy holds a bachelor’s degree in English and Art History from Yale University. She lives in Manhattan with her son Luke. About Our Company, The Justice Dept. A female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰. Website: https://www.thejusticedept.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653 If you love what you are getting out of our show, please subscribe. This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

There’s a moment every woman hits, that quiet breaking point between what the world expects of us and what we know we deserve. For Lisa Myers, that moment came somewhere between court filings, breast pumps, and 3 A.M. feedings. The world had innovated for everyone else except working moms. Lisa didn’t have an engineering degree, a trust fund, or an army of advisors. What she had was an idea and the audacity to believe she could build it herself. That spark became Ceres Chill, a company changing how women move through motherhood, work, and life. But this isn’t just Lisa’s story. It’s every woman’s story. The one where we’re told to stay quiet, be humble, play nice, and wait our turn. And like Lisa, it’s about what happens when we stop waiting and start building. Key Takeaways: - Success is creating something that helps women live and lead on their own terms. - You don’t need permission to start. - Talking about what you’ve built isn’t showing off — it’s showing what’s possible. - Community is the real engine of success. - Disruption starts with one woman saying, “This isn’t good enough.” Learn More About Lisa: Website: cereschill.com LinkedIn: Lisa Myers Instagram: @cereschill About Our Guest: Lisa Myers is the Founder of Ceres Chill, a company dedicated to ensuring the success of breastfeeding parents and the health of the world’s most vulnerable infants. In just the last few years, Lisa became a mother of two, was promoted to equity partner at an international law firm and created a company - all while enduring universal breastfeeding challenges. She struggled and failed to meet her breastfeeding goals. Through her struggles, she was inspired to invent a patented breast milk chilling thermos to help women all over the world keep their breastmilk safe and achieve their breastfeeding goals. She will never stop advocating for working women and breastfeeding families. About Our Company, The Justice Dept. A female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰. Website: https://www.thejusticedept.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653 If you love what you are getting out of our show, please subscribe. This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Erin Gallagher spent fifteen years doing everything right. Working hard, staying grateful, keeping her head down. But “doing everything right” almost cost her everything. When she became a mother, the illusion of safety in corporate America shattered. She realized she had been abandoning herself in service to everyone else. Her job, her bosses, her expectations. So she walked away. What started as a bold leap turned into a revolution. Erin launched companies built to empower women, led equity work for major brands, and created Hype Women, a global reminder of what happens when women celebrate each other without competition, apology, or restraint. Key Takeaways: - The patriarchy thrives when women compete; it crumbles when we collaborate. - The “mean girl” inside you is learned behavior that you get to unlearn. - You don’t need permission to take up space. - Real power comes from connection, not competition. - Burn the bridge if it keeps you small. Learn More About Erin: Website: hypewomen.com Instagram: @erin.gallag.her Book: Hype Women About Our Guest: Erin Gallagher is the CEO and Founder of HYPE WOMEN, an inclusive ecosystem hyping women to remember who the f*ck they are; author of Hype Women: Breaking Free from Mean Girls, Patriarchy and Systems Silencing You; host and co-producer of the Hype Women Podcast; and creator of the global Hype Women Movement and “The Fairway” - a dinner series and membership invested in networthing for women. She began her career at Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN), a non-profit legal services watchdog dedicated to ending the ban on LGBTQAI+ in the military (which they ultimately achieved). A two-time founder, Erin has spent her 20+ year career creating movements and leading global marketing, branding, communications, strategy and PR for agencies and global brands. She has counseled The White House, Fortune 100 C-suite and senior leaders at some of the world’s biggest and best brands and companies. About Our Company, The Justice Dept. A female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰. Website: https://www.thejusticedept.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653 If you love what you are getting out of our show, please subscribe. This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Before anyone was swiping right, Fran Maier was already rewriting the rules. As the co-founder of Match.com, she didn’t just help people find love online. She helped women feel safe doing it. And when her company was sold for a fraction of what it’s worth today, she didn’t quit. She started again. Fran’s story isn’t just about startups. It’s about stamina. It’s about the quiet power of women who see what’s missing and decide to build it themselves. From creating trust in the earliest days of the internet to leading a company that helps thousands of moms become entrepreneurs, Fran embodies what it means to take risks, get back up, and redefine what success looks like on your own terms. Key Takeaways: - Why focusing on women consumers was the secret to Match.com’s early success - Asking for help (and sometimes demanding it) can change everything - Every ending can be the start of your next act - Never shrink your ambition to fit the room - Take the risk and stop waiting for permission Learn More About Fran: LinkedIn: Fran Maier Website: babyquip.com promo code LADYBUSINESS $20 off any order of $100 or more. https://www.babyquip.com/p/ladybusiness About Our Guest: Fran Maier is a pioneering serial entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience launching and scaling disruptive B2C and B2B internet businesses. Best known as Co-Founder and first General Manager of Match.com, Founder of privacy compliance leader TRUSTe (now TrustArc), and now Founder and CEO of BabyQuip—the world’s leading baby gear rental platform—Fran has built a career transforming industries and breaking boundaries as a Latina business leader. Since founding BabyQuip in 2016, Fran has redefined family travel and gig economy innovation. Through proprietary technology and a thriving community of independent contractors called Quality Providers, BabyQuip gives traveling families easy access to high-quality baby gear in over 2,000 markets. Under Fran’s leadership, the company has raised more than $12 million in seed funding and become a recognized leader in both the travel and parenting tech spaces. Earlier in her career, Fran helped launch and scale Match.com, where she built the company’s initial partnerships, introduced the first membership model, and focused on attracting women—a key differentiator that helped establish Match.com as the market leader. At TRUSTe, she led the transformation of the organization from a nonprofit to a for-profit, venture-backed company, raising over $10 million and positioning it as a pioneer in online privacy compliance. She also played a key role in launching BlueLight.com, a Kmart and SoftBank joint venture aimed at expanding internet access and e-commerce reach. A sought-after voice on entrepreneurship, tech innovation, and women in leadership, Fran has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Forbes, Travel + Leisure, CNBC, and more. She appeared on ABC’s Shark Tank and was profiled in the documentary She Started It, showcasing female founders. About Our Company, The Justice Dept. A female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰. Website: https://www.thejusticedept.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653 If you love what you are getting out of our show, please subscribe. This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

There comes a moment for every ambitious woman when the grind no longer feels like growth. When the late nights, the accolades, and the endless “yeses” stop feeling like success and start feeling like survival. For Sehreen Noor Ali, that moment became a turning point. A venture-backed founder who had built her reputation in the fast-moving world of AI and startups, Sehreen had done everything “right.” Until life forced her to stop. And in that stillness, she discovered something most women never get the chance to find: space. Space to ask what do I really want?Space to imagine ambition that includes family, health, and joy.Space to say no without apology. Her story is a mirror for every woman who’s ever been told to keep pushing, keep performing, keep proving her worth. It’s proof that success doesn’t have to mean burnout and that the most radical thing a woman can do is redefine what achievement looks like on her own terms. Key Takeaways: yesLearn More About Sehreen: LinkedIn: Sehreen Noor Ali Website: sehreen.com About Our Guest: Sehreen Noor Ali spent years launching startups, most recently co-founding Sleuth, a Fast Company award winning platform that used crowdsourced data and AI to rethink how we approach children’s health. Today, she runs Te Cura Labs, helping modern leaders enter their next chapter with a thoughtful startup-style launch plan and a practical grasp of how AI can authentically extend their reach and reinforce their hard-earned expertise. She lives in New York City with her husband and two daughters. About Our Company, The Justice Dept. A female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰. Website: https://www.thejusticedept.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653 If you love what you are getting out of our show, please subscribe. This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

For too long, women have been told to “just deal with it” when it comes to menopause. Symptoms dismissed, pain minimized, hormones ignored. Joanna Strober wasn’t willing to accept that, and she’s making sure the rest of us don’t have to either. As the co-founder and CEO of Midi Health, Joanna is rewriting the rules for women’s healthcare. Menopause isn’t a niche issue. It’s a universal experience for women. And yet the system wasn’t built for us. Joanna’s story is about building power in an overlooked market, creating access where there was none, and showing that women’s health is not only necessary, it’s non-negotiable. Key Takeaways: Learn More About Joanna: Website: joinmidi.com LinkedIn: Joanna Strober Instagram: @joannastrober About Our Guest: Joanna Strober is a visionary healthcare leader and CEO/co-founder of Midi Health, the fastest-growing national telehealth clinic transforming how women navigate menopause and midlife. Since launching in 2021, Joanna has propelled Midi to serve tens of thousands of patients with insurance-covered, personalized care in all 50 states—filling a massive gap in women’s healthcare. Before Midi, she founded and scaled Kurbo Health, a digital platform tackling childhood obesity, which was acquired by WW in 2018. Recognized as a CNBC 2025 Changemakers and TIME100 Most Influential People in Health 2025, Joanna is a fierce advocate for women’s health equity. Her leadership has earned national honors—including a White House award for her groundbreaking campaign protecting women’s healthcare access—and sparked viral conversations that challenge the status quo, like forcing Noom to retract an ageist ad. Backed by visionary investors such as Sheryl Sandberg, Connie Britton, and Amy Schumer, Joanna is at the forefront of redefining care for women at midlife, driving real, systemic change in a historically neglected space. About Our Company, The Justice Dept. A female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰. Website: https://www.thejusticedept.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653 If you love what you are getting out of our show, please subscribe. This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Julie Bornstein was told she didn’t fit the mold of a founder. That the venture world doesn’t fund women at scale. That maybe she’d missed her chance. Instead, she raised $50 million and built Daydream, a company poised to transform the way we shop forever. Julie’s path proves a truth too often ignored: women with experience are not a liability, they are a force. They know how to lead. They know how to scale. They know how to create the future. This isn’t just Julie’s story. It’s the story of every woman who has ever been underestimated. Of every woman told she was “too much” or “too late.” Of every woman who knows in her bones that conviction, resilience, and vision matter more than anyone else’s doubt. Julie is living proof: women founders don’t just belong at the table. They build the table. Key Takeaways: Learn More About Julie: Website: daydream.ing Instagram: @daydream LinkedIn: Julie Bornstein Instagram: @julie.bornstein About Our Guest: Julie Bornstein is the Founder and CEO of Daydream, the world’s first AI-powered, chat-based shopping agent built exclusively for fashion that introduces a radically new way to shop through personalized, conversational discovery. Daydream is backed by $50M in seed funding from top-tier investors, including Forerunner Ventures, Index Ventures, Google Ventures, and True Ventures. Previously, Bornstein was the Founder and CEO of THE YES, an AI-powered shopping startup for women’s fashion that was acquired by Pinterest in 2022 for its groundbreaking technology and extensive brand partnerships roster. Prior, Bornstein held leadership roles at startups including Stitch Fix, where she served as the COO and Board Member, helping to scale the company to $1 billion in under six years. She also built and led e-commerce at multi-channel retailers including Sephora as the CMO and Chief Digital Officer, as well as at Nordstrom and Urban Outfitters. Bornstein received a B.A. in Government from Harvard College and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. In addition, Bornstein currently holds board positions at Sweetgreen, WeightWatched and Redfin. About Our Company, The Justice Dept. A female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰. Website: https://www.thejusticedept.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653 If you love what you are getting out of our show, please subscribe. This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Hannah Habes didn’t set out to spark a matcha movement. She set out to heal herself. What started as a personal health journey became the foundation for Matchaful, a brand that’s grown from Hannah biking around New York with a backpack full of matcha to seven thriving cafes and a wholesale business across the U.S. Too often, women are told to play it safe. Don’t quit the job. Don’t take the risk. Don’t go it alone. Hannah did the opposite. Along the way, she ignored the “rules,” trusted her instincts, and built her business with grit, creativity, and persistence. Key Takeaways: The real story behind bootstrapping and scaling Matchaful in New York City Why sustainable growth matters more than rapid expansion The importance of owning your customer experience Why staying connected to your product’s source builds authenticity and trust Believing in your product sometimes matters more than convincing skeptics Learn More About Hannah: Website: matchaful.com Instagram: @chiefmatchaofficer Instagram: @matchaful LinkedIn: Hannah Habes About Our Guest: Hannah Habes is the founder of Matchaful, a female-led botanical nutrition brand offering direct-trade, single-origin matcha, and plant-based snacks. After experiencing burnout in the food industry, she built Matchaful around transparency, ritual, and intentional sourcing, knocking on café doors with samples and whisking drinks herself, while holding off on launch until she found the perfect farm partner. From a solar-shaded tea farm in Shizuoka to NYC cafés known for refined sugar-free lattes and functional snacks, Hannah is reshaping wellness culture with sustainably sourced ingredients and calming, restorative experiences rooted in Japanese tradition. About Our Company, The Justice Dept. A female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰. Website: https://www.thejusticedept.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653 If you love what you are getting out of our show, please subscribe. This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

So many women spend years building a life that looks good on paper—degrees earned, careers established, families raised—while quietly carrying the weight of survival. We push harder, achieve more, and numb the rest. Until one moment demands we face the truth: this isn’t happiness. For Shamina Taylor, that moment came on a yoga mat in 2013 when she found herself unraveling in the stillness she had always avoided. That breakdown became a breakthrough. She turned her pain into purpose, her hustle into harmony, and her scarcity into abundance. Her story isn’t just about one woman’s wealth. It’s about the power of women everywhere to step into their own. Key Takeaways: Learn More About Shamina: Website: shaminataylor.com Instagram: @shaminataylor Podcast: The Unapologetically Rich Show YouTube: @shaminataylor Book: Unlocking The Quantum Woman Event: The Wealth Consciousness Experience 2025 About Our Guest: Shamina Taylor—former attorney turned Wealth Consciousness Mentor, bestselling author, mother of two and host of top rated podcast The Unapologetically Rich Show dedicated to normalizing big money for women. Shamina is a renowned wealth expert on a mission to lift income ceilings, break financial barriers, and make being wealthy the new standard for women everywhere. With a proven track record of helping over 51 women become millionaires and multimillionaires, and thousands more reach their highest cash months, she's passionate about showing what's possible when women unapologetically claim their power and wealth. About Our Company, The Justice Dept. A female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰. Website: https://www.thejusticedept.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653 If you love what you are getting out of our show, please subscribe. This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

What happens when women dare to question the systems designed to keep them small? Julianna Glasse knows firsthand. Once a Christian pop singer at the center of evangelical culture, she walked away from it all after realizing the cost of her silence and submission. When a man in her church sneered, “This is what happens when women read,” Julianna turned that insult into a global movement to reclaim the inherent worth of women and dismantle the internalized fear and shame that keeps them trapped. But her story isn’t just about leaving religion. It’s about what every woman faces when she decides her worth isn’t defined by anyone else. It’s about courage, liberation, and the radical act of self-actualization. Key Takeaways: Learn More About Julianna: Website: thisiswhathappenswhenwomenread.org Instagram: @juliannaglasse LinkedIn: Julianna Glasse About Our Guest: Julianna Glasse is a dynamic thought leader, and the Founder and CEO of This Is What Happens When Women Read, a global initiative advancing women’s liberation through education and safe community. Formerly a celebrated Christian pop singer and author, she rose to prominence within evangelical circles and was even invited to perform at the 2017 National Prayer Breakfast hosted by Donald Trump. In the years that followed, she experienced a profound personal and ideological shift, ultimately leaving religion in 2019 and becoming a dedicated advocate for women’s rights and the LGBTQ+ community. An alumna of Oxford University, Julianna partners with Saïd Business School to fund scholarships for emerging feminist leaders. She also collaborates with global fashion houses, including Alexander McQueen and Gucci. Her forthcoming memoir, This Is What Happens When Women Read, explores her personal journey from indoctrination to liberation through literature and is slated for global release in 2026. About Our Company, The Justice Dept. A female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰. Website: https://www.thejusticedept.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653 If you love what you are getting out of our show, please subscribe. This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Women have always had to fight for their place, whether in the courtroom, the boardroom, or their own bodies. Few know this better than Lisa Beattie Frelinghuysen. From working on landmark gender equality cases with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, to serving nearly two decades on the Planned Parenthood board, to co-founding ClutchKit after Roe fell, Lisa’s life is proof of what happens when women refuse to step back. Her work is a reminder that equality doesn’t just happen. It’s claimed. Whether she’s helping billion-dollar family businesses ensure women get a real seat at the table, or giving young women access to the tools they need to control their futures, Lisa shows us what it looks like to lead with conviction. Key Takeaways: Learn More About Lisa: LinkedIn: Lisa Beattie Frelinghuysen Website: theclutchkit.com About Our Guest: Lisa Beattie Frelinghuysen is a Senior Advisor, working with Banyan as an independent consultant supporting clients who can benefit from her expertise. She specializes in ownership and governance structures, succession planning, board development, and working with the next generation on their professional development and readiness. Lisa has advised both family business owners who work well together and families who are experiencing tension and conflict and helped them to generate alignment, form productive working relationships, and plan for the future. Before Banyan, Lisa worked in a privately owned company, David Yurman, as their Chief of Strategy and Chief Legal Officer, reporting to the CEO, but working with the owners on governance, board development, and succession planning. Trained as a lawyer, Lisa practiced litigation at Williams & Connolly, and prior to that, served as a law clerk to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, helping to draft the Supreme Court’s landmark gender equality decision, United States v. Virginia. She is a graduate of Stanford Law School, where she ran the Stanford Law Review. Lisa has served on privately owned company boards and non-profit boards in the gender equality space. She speaks frequently in the media, at universities, and corporations, about the Supreme Court and the evolution of gender equality law. Lisa lives in New York City and has four children. About Our Company, The Justice Dept. A female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰. Website: https://www.thejusticedept.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653 If you love what you are getting out of our show, please subscribe. This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

Alessandra Henderson’s path to women’s health was anything but traditional. She went from building startups in art and tech to co-founding Elektra Health, a company closing the menopause care gap. Inspired by her own IVF experience, Alessandra helped raise millions, partner with leading health plans, and bring menopause into the mainstream conversation. But her story isn’t just about scaling a company. It’s about knowing when to step back. After years in the trenches while navigating her own health struggles, Alessandra made the bold decision to transition from CEO to board member, proving that success isn’t always about holding the top title. Key Takeaways: Learn More About Alessandra: Website: alessandrahenderson.com LinkedIn: Alessandra Henderson Elektra: elektrahealth.com About Our Guest Alessandra Henderson is an entrepreneur, thought leader and investor on a mission to transform women’s healthcare. Alessandra is Co-founder & former CEO of Elektra Health, a virtual care platform closing the menopause care gap via evidence-based telemedicine, education and community. Under her tenure as Elektra CEO, Alessandra raised $7M+ from leading investors including University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Flare Partners and Seven Seven Six, built a membership of 20K+ across 50 states, and led Elektra’s go-to-market strategy, including launching the first commercial menopause-payer partnership in the US with Mass General Brigham Health Plan. Prior to Elektra Health, Alessandra spent 10+ years building early-stage consumer businesses as a leader on the founding teams at Artsy, the MIT NYC Startup Studio, and Human Ventures. She holds a B.A. from Vanderbilt University and an MBA from MIT Sloan, and her work has been covered by The NY Times, Fast Company, Bloomberg, Techcrunch, Fortune, Forbes, and more. Alessandra currently advises and consults with high growth digital health companies in the pursuit of improving outcomes & redefining a new standard of care. About Our Company, The Justice Dept. A female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰. Website: https://www.thejusticedept.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jenniferjustice6653 If you love what you are getting out of our show, please subscribe. This is a Lady Business LLC Production.