How She Went Global

Kate Assaraf, founder of DIP, shares how she started DIP, to what countries she sells and how, insights on using AI, and her biggest challenge in selling products overseas.

Janet Ryan, founder of SpectraSpray Global, discusses what her product does, how she started her company, which countries she sells to, the difference between FDA and GMP approval, and offers sage advice to women entrepreneurs.

Maxine K. Clark, CEO, Clark-Fox Family Foundation; Founder, Build-A-Bear Workshop; Chief INspirator, The Delmar DivINe; Managing Partner, Prosper Women’s Capital; Executive in Residence, Washington University in St. Louis - John M. Olin School of Business, discusses how she started Build-A-Bear Workshop, what was distinctive about the concept back then, how she took the company public, how many countries she sells to, and how she built the company into a global brand.

Jackie Samuelson, founder of Alpha Lady LLC, discusses why she started her company, her personal reason for inventing a new nursing cover, whether tariffs are affecting her business, and her experience pitching the "sharks" on the ABC television program "Shark Tank."

Denise Press, Head of Small Business, North America, VISA Commercial Solutions; and Steve Zandpour, EVP, Head of Consumer & Business Banking at Associated Bank, discuss why access to capital is crucial for small businesses and how economic factors impact access, what resources and tools are available for small businesses, what factors to consider when leveraging AI, and what VISA and Associated Bank are doing to help small businesses thrive.

Ming Chen, president and CEO of MSL Global Express, Inc., discusses how she became president and CEO, what MSL Global Express offers, her ideal customers, what advantages AI is creating for her business, and insights for anyone who wants to start selling globally.

Daria Walsh, Founder and Inventor of Infinity Clips, discusses how and why she started her company, what an "infinity clip" is, who her ideal customers are, why she visits her overseas suppliers, and how AI is creating advantages for her business.

Doris Li Yeh, founder and CEO of Mirapath, Inc., discusses how she became an "accidental entrepreneur," what her company offers, who her customers are, why addressing cultural differences matters for achieving sustainable global growth, and why joining a mentor group has been one of the best business decisions she has made in her life.

Robyn Zlotkin, CEO of Sword Performance, discusses what her company offers, what makes it distinctive, who her ideal customers are, why Australia is a growth market for Sword Performance, and what has been a significant game-changer for her company's products.

Marilyn Pianelli, president of Headlight Harness, discusses the near-tragedy that led to the founding of the company, what products the company offers (including its signature harness), how the company has been affected by the recent tariffs, and how a website helps her save more than 40% on shipping costs.

Jeanne Foley, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of SuitShop, discusses what inspired her to start her business, what SuitShop offers, how Shopify makes her international transactions seamless, and where she intends to focus her business during these turbulent times,.

Dr. Pam Nelson, CEO/President, Bracane Company Inc., discusses what inspired her to start her business, who her customers are, how minority certifications have helped her, what her global footprint is now versus pre-COVID, and where she wants to make her next impact.

Felicia Jackson, CEO/President of CPR Wrap, Inc., shares the near tragedy that inspired her to start her business, how she invented CPRWrap™, what countries she sells to, how she ships her product, and what it was like to be on Amazon's "Shark Tank"-style show.

Jules Weldon and Stacey Pierce, co-founders and co-CEOs of OME Gear, discuss why they started the company, how they turned adversity into opportunity, how patents and trademarks protect their intellectual property, how they are preparing for incoming President Trump's tariff plans, and why funding for women business owners is a challenge and what they plan to do about it.

Aneesa Muthana, president of M&M Quality Grinding and Pioneer Service, Inc., discusses the difference between her two companies, the importance of being AS9100 and ISO9001:2015 certified, her best sales channels, and the countries where she sells.

Julie Austin, inventor, author, keynote speaker, and CEO of HydroSport, discusses how she came up with the swiggies, jumped into entrepreneurship, and garnered spectacular media attention for her business. She is also among a small percentage of female inventors. Don't know about trade dress protection? Julie explains why it is an important protection to consider.

Anu Menon, co-founder and chief of product of Driftaway Coffee, discusses her Indian roots, where her products are made, from what countries she sources her beans, what is distinctive about Driftaway Coffee, and why and how she practices safe ecology packaging.

Beau Wangtrakuldee, Ph.D., is the founder and CEO of AmorSui. She discusses where her products are made, how she is creating a holistic circular solution for medical supplies, what countries she sells to, and how she is on a mission to protect people and the planet.

Lin Chen, a second-generation Taiwanese American, is a certified Reiki practitioner and CEO/founder of Pink Moon, a woman-owned wellness skincare company. She shares what inspired her to start her business, where her products are made, how she ships globally, how she overcame setbacks, and her favorite personal healing ritual.

Dr. Cynthia Kankeu is founder and CEO of Dr. Kanks, a woman-owned brand dedicated to empowering you to embrace your natural beauty while using organic and plant-based skin and haircare products. A scientist, Dr. Kankeu discusses what inspired her to start her business, how her Cameroon roots impacted her business trajectory, where her products are made, what percentage of her business is international, and whether there is a science behind what she is doing.