Best The Brand Is Female Inc Podcasts (2025)

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Revolutionizing Period Care with Sara Jónsdóttir, Founder & CEO of Revol Cares 35:38

11d ago35:38

35:38

In this episode, Eva sits down with Sara Jonsdottir, Founder and CEO of Revol Cares—a company leading the charge in reimagining period care with medically recognized, toxin-free leakproof underwear. Sara shares her journey from identifying critical gaps in women’s health and sustainability to launching an innovative product that puts safety, comfor…

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Not Another Preachy Trade Story, With Paul Rice, Founder of Fair Trade USA 41:59

13d ago41:59

41:59

Flashback to the 1990s: Beanie Babies are all the rage, everyone’s doing the Macarena, and, chances are, you have at least one fanny pack. Al Gore is a prominent voice spreading awareness of the looming disaster of climate change, and consumer sentiment is shifting in favor of wanting to help save the planet. Stores such as Whole Foods are starting…

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A founder takes on drink spiking, with WiSP's Liat Kaplan 34:01

18d ago34:01

34:01

Today’s conversation is one we wish we didn’t have to have—but it’s one we absolutely must. In this episode, host Eva Hartling is joined by Liat Kaplan, founder and CEO of WiSP, a device she created to address a disturbing and all-too-common issue: drink spiking. Drink spiking is more widespread than many realize. While it’s hard to find stats on t…

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American-Made Electrification, With RJ Scaringe of Rivian 56:05

18d ago56:05

56:05

Before Teslas started popping off the line in 2011, few EVs were on roads. Recently, the terrain has become far more crowded. Teslas aren’t sharing the road just with major automotive companies that make their own EVs, but with smaller operators that are gaining ground as well. Christine reminded me of a new company called Slate, led by Chris Barma…

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The Leader Of The Playful Skincare Brand You’ve Seen Everywhere with Kara Brothers, President of Starface 28:06

23d ago28:06

28:06

Kara Brothers is the President of Starface, the cult-favorite skincare brand that’s reimagining acne care and inspiring a new generation to embrace their skin with confidence and joy. With 15 years of experience in the technology and beauty industries—including leadership roles at Google and Grid AI—Kara brings deep operational expertise and strate…

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The Diva Cup Legacy, with Carinne Chambers-Saini 41:12

25d ago41:12

41:12

This episode features a true pioneer in the period care space. Carinne Chambers-Saini is the Founder and CEO of DIVA, the company behind the Original DIVA Cup. What started over 20 years ago as a mother-daughter mission to bring a better, more sustainable alternative to pads and tampons has since grown into a global brand that has reshaped the mens…

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The Best Cookie Story, With Connie McDonald and Pam Weekes of Levain Bakery 54:30

27d ago54:30

54:30

Connie McDonald and Pam Weekes of Levain Bakery were pioneers in the cookie industry. And their journey from owning a neighborhood bakery into running a nationally revered brand would take 30 years. The first inflection point came in 1997, when Amanda Hesser wrote in The New York Times that Levain made "the largest, most divine chocolate chip cooki…

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The $75 Billion Deception Economy and the Female Founders Finding the Solution - FROM INC. STUDIO AND FUZZY 28:51

1M ago28:51

28:51

The online deception economy is rife with romance scams, financial fraud, and even violence. In just four years, $75 billion has been lost to pig butchering scams, where fraudsters use fake identities, like the scammers who infamously posed as Brad Pitt. In the U.S., one in 10 dating profiles is estimated to be fake, and with advances in AI, falsif…

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Fixing the bra industry for women, with DOUBL’s Founders 39:42

1M ago39:42

39:42

In this episode, host Eva Hartling sits down with Jessica Bosman and Bryn Davis Williams, co-founders of DOUBL, a company that’s reimagining how bras are made and sold. The duo met at university and bonded over their shared passion for entrepreneurship and disruptive innovation. Noticing how little the bra industry had evolved over the years, they …

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Trump’s First 100 Days 52:56

1M ago52:56

52:56

As the Trump administration closes out its first 100 days, significant changes have taken place. The Small Business Administration has cut at least 20 percent of its workforce, while Trump has tasked the agency with managing student loans. Meanwhile, the IRS is in turmoil, as some 7,000 employees have been laid off, and it’s at risk of losing tens …

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30 Years of Growth: Harnessing the Power of Natural Skincare with Melissa Palmer, CEO & Co-Founder of OSea 33:26

1M ago33:26

33:26

Melissa Palmer, CEO and Co-Founder of OSEA, has helped grow the nearly 30-year-old brand, known for its seaweed-based skincare, to impressive heights. Founded with her mother, Jenefer, in 1996, OSEA has remained profitable every year. After a brief venture away, Melissa returned in 2016 to lead OSEA's growth, reaching $100M in annual sales and expa…

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"No one tells artists they're entrepreneurs too," with Caroline Monnet 30:55

1M ago30:55

30:55

Caroline Monnet is a multidisciplinary artist of Anishinaabe and French ancestry, based in Montreal. She has carved out her own path as an artist and filmmaker, building a practice rooted in Indigenous knowledge systems and contemporary expression. Her work explores identity, community, and the impact of colonialism—offering any creative entreprene…

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Revolutionizing Reproductive Health, with Reya Health’s Dallas Barnes 35:26

2M ago35:26

35:26

Dallas Barnes is on a mission to transform reproductive health for individuals with ovaries. As the founder and CEO of Reya Health, a digital platform offering personalized birth control support, Dallas is helping users navigate contraception with confidence and clarity. In this episode, she shares how her own experience with birth control side eff…

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From Building Brands to Fighting Division, With Daniel Lubetzky 47:59

2M ago47:59

47:59

Daniel Lubetzky, the founder of Kind Snacks, is perhaps best known for his appearances on Shark Tank. But much of his focus these days is on expanding his Builders Movement, the initiative he co-founded that aims to bring together “builders” from around the world to help replace extremism with practical problem-solving. Lubetzky is trying to counte…

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The Woman Who Illuminates What it Means to Be Free with Alison Armstrong 41:48

2M ago41:48

41:48

Alison Armstrong began studying human behavior in 1991, focusing on understanding men and how to bring out their best. Her research expanded to include women, uncovering universal human instincts that impact behavior across gender, age, and background. Alison offers practical, partnership-based solutions through seminars, books, and online programs…

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Skincare made in Canada, with Three Ships' Connie Lo and Laura Thomson 37:43

2M ago37:43

37:43

This week, we’re re-airing a conversation with two of our favourite beauty founders from Canada. Three Ships Beauty was founded by Connie Lo and Laura Burget in 2017. What began as a kitchen experiment with just $2,000 each has grown into a thriving skincare brand known for its commitment to transparency and sustainability. Rebranded in 2020, Three…

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Being Fearless, With Arian Simone 40:51

2M ago40:51

40:51

Over the past 13 months, venture capitalist Arian Simone has been tested. A federal court case against her Fearless Fund, which backs under-resourced entrepreneurs such as women of color to ensure they have the support they need to succeed in business, became one of the most closely watched anti-DEI lawsuits in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decis…

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Building better healthcare tools for women, with Ekvi’s Cathrine Delp 34:25

2M ago34:25

34:25

Cathrine Delp is the Founder and CEO of Ekvi, and a rising force in Norway’s emerging femtech ecosystem. Norway is part of a growing wave of innovation in women's health, with more founders and startups stepping up to tackle challenges ranging from menstrual health to menopause and beyond. While the region is still catching up to countries like the…

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Advancing Entrepreneurial Success Through Data-Driven Decision Making with Dr.Nikki Blacksmith, Co-founder of Blackhawke Behavior Science 37:41

2M ago37:41

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Dr. Nikki Blacksmith is co-founder and CEO of Blackhawke Behavior Science and an adjunct faculty member at American University. With nearly 15 years of experience in psychometrics, decision-making, and entrepreneurial performance, she has published over 80 papers and been featured in top academic journals and media outlets like New York Magazine an…

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What it takes to lead in a male-dominated industry, with the founders of ward99 architects 30:48

2M ago30:48

30:48

In this episode, we're exploring the intersection of design, community, and sustainability with two inspiring women who are reshaping the built environment. Tina Ranieri-D’Ovidio and Hagit Waisman are the founding Principals of ward99 architects, a firm known for creating award-winning public spaces that reflect the diverse communities they serve. …

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Run Your Own Race, With Cate Luzio 45:32

2M ago45:32

45:32

Former finance executive Cate Luzio founded and self-funded the professional-network platform Luminary in late 2018 with the mission to uplift, upskill, and propel women and allies forward through all phases of their professional journeys. Luminary is a gender inclusive B2C and B2B global professional education and networking platform. Today the co…

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What female founders need to know about the future of their business, with Allison Dent 36:38

2M ago36:38

36:38

Allison Dent is an M&A and financial expert who’s passionate about helping all entrepreneurs — women included —- take control of their financial futures. We all know that starting and running a business takes vision, resilience, and a lot of hard work—but what about planning for the long-term? Whether it’s scaling your company, securing funding, or…

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Creating Your Own Category, With Babba Rivera 45:13

3M ago45:13

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Babba Rivera, the founder and CEO of clean-beauty company Ceremonia, is a cover subject of Inc. magazine’s 2025 Female Founder issue. Her heritage is both an inspiration and a driving force for her brand. When Babba Rivera was growing up, her Chilean family moved to Sweden to escape the brutal Pinochet dictatorship. She spent her early career worki…

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Why Canada is failing women entrepreneurs and how do we fix it, with Marwa Abdou of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce 41:13

3M ago41:13

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In this episode, we’re tackling an issue that’s holding Canada back—our entrepreneurship gap, especially when it comes to women-led businesses. Despite years of investment, progress has been painfully slow, and the numbers tell a troubling story: entrepreneurship is in decline, self-employment has dropped, and gender-based barriers are costing the …

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Build Your Own Door, With Reshma Saujani 42:33

3M ago42:33

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Half of Americans live in child care deserts. For many more, child care is unaffordable. Paid leave for parents is far from universal. Reshma Saujani is on a mission to change all this. Reshma is best known for having founded Girls Who Code in 2012 during her run for the U.S. Congress. She has raised $100 million and taught 670,000 girls programmin…

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Changing the game in the NHL, with Coach Jessica Campbell 43:57

3M ago43:57

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Today we’re celebrating IWD with a special episode featuring a history-maker in hockey: Jessica Campbell. In July 2024, Jessica became assistant coach for the Seattle Kraken, breaking barriers in a field long dominated by men. By fall, she made history as the first woman to coach behind the bench in an NHL game. Jessica’s coaching journey has been …

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Founder Who is Empowering Girls Through Fashion and Philanthropy with Mona Patel, Founder of Couture For Cause 34:27

3M ago34:27

34:27

Mona Patel is an entrepreneur and investor with expertise in real estate, healthcare, and tech, as well as a passion for haute couture and philanthropy. She founded Couture For Cause, a charity using high fashion to support girls' education and empowerment globally. Raised in India, Mona’s boldness and ambition have shaped her success. After moving…

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Making retail work, with Absolutely Fabric’s Kaelen Haworth 44:48

3M ago44:48

44:48

Kaelen Haworth is a designer and entrepreneur who has navigated the ever-changing world of fashion with creativity and adaptability. After launching her namesake brand in 2009 and earning a spot in the CFDA Incubator program, she built a reputation for effortless, modern womenswear. She later expanded into size-inclusive fashion with Second Sight a…

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Sustainable fashion made for women, with AWAN's Anette Miwa Dimmen 41:48

3M ago41:48

41:48

This episode was recorded in Oslo, Norway, in conversation with the founder of sustainable fashion brand “As We Are Now” or AWAN, Anette Miwa Dimmen. AWAN is a modular fashion brand designed for women, by women. Born in Seoul and raised in Norway, Anette’s journey is anything but conventional. From chasing dreams of becoming a music star in London …

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Growing a healthy future with Organic Traditions' Ally Mamalider 34:23

3M ago34:23

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This week we are reairing our conversation with Alexandra (Ally) Mamalider, President and the 2nd-generation leader of Organic Traditions, a Canadian superfoods brand known for its pure ingredients and unique blends. Ally will be our guest at the next instalment of The Brand is Female Conversation Series in Toronto on February 26th. Join us if you …

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Is the Celeb-Founder Era Over? Plus, the Women Back in Charge 50:21

3M ago50:21

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In this episode, Inc. executive editor Diana Ransom and editor-at-large Christine Lagorio-Chafkin host a roundtable discussion with some of the reporters who contributed to Inc. magazine’s 2025 Female Founders issue. They are joined by freelancer writer Issie Lapowsky and senior editor Rebecca Deczynski to discuss how the state of female entreprene…

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Leading the Charge in Personalized Skincare with Heather Wallace, CEO of Curology 28:24

4M ago28:24

28:24

Heather has led Curology for over two years, driving its mission to make effective skincare more accessible. Under her leadership, the brand has expanded its team of dermatology providers, serving over 5 million patients and launching personalized prescription hair treatment. Before Curology, she was President of the Americas at Revlon and spent 10…

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Business at the intersection of creativity, art and fashion, with Al Dente's Roxanne Doucet 44:31

4M ago44:31

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This week’s guest is Roxanne Doucet, founder of Triptyque and managing director at creative agency Al Dente New York. With over a decade of experience in creative consulting and art buying, Roxanne has worked with top artists and luxury brands like Dior, Loewe, and Balenciaga. In 2022, she became visual director at Vogue Global, further cementing h…

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Jumping Off the Shelf, with Jen Zeszut of Goodles 48:21

4M ago48:21

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The serial founder says the legacy pasta brands have made their beds. So she made a new one. Jen Zeszut’s mac and cheese brand, Goodles, is designed not just to stand out in the aisle—with rainbow-hued packaging amid a sea of beige and blue—but also to carve out a new customer for the classic pasta recipe: young adults who like convenience, but who…

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Shining a spotlight on women, with The Brand is Female's Eva Hartling 46:42

4M ago46:42

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This is Eva writing this: hi! And welcome back. As we officially launch a new season of The Brand is Female podcast, I’m doing something a little different—the tables have turned! For this episode, I’m stepping into the guest chair on my own show. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of sitting down with incredible women and leaders, diving deep …

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Jeni Britton’s Sweet Second Act 50:17

4M ago50:17

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To kick off our fourth season of From the Ground Up, Inc. executive editor Diana Ransom and editor-at-large Christine Lagorio-Chafkin are speaking with founders who will be appearing on Inc. magazine’s Female Founders 2025 list. Our first guest is serial entrepreneur Jeni Britton. She’s best known for rethinking flavor creation in ice cream, and is…

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From Third Grade Teacher to Co-Founder of the Beloved Luxury Bedding Brand Doing Over $200 Million in Annual Revenue Missy Tannen, co-founder and Chief Design Officer of Boll & Branch 35:15

4M ago35:15

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Missy and Scott Tannen founded Boll & Branch, risking their life savings to create a sustainable, luxury bedding brand with full supply chain transparency. In 10 years, the company became the largest consumer of organic cotton, generating over $200M in annual revenue. The brand has gained a loyal following, including the Obamas, who outfitted Air F…

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