The Badass CEO

Photographer: Nick Fewings | Source: Unsplash Must-Read Business Books for All Female CEOs and Founders As the year draws to an end and we are writing down our resolutions for 2022, I wanted to put together a list of the best business books every female CEO should read! Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts and Doubters by Kara Goldin Author Kara Goldin turned her unsweetened flavored water into one of the most successful beverage businesses of our time and has been named one of InStyle’s Badass 50, Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business, Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs, and EY Entrepreneur of the Year for Northern California. Undaunted is a rare opportunity to gain insights and proven advice, unlike anything you’ll find in the conventional business press. Kara combines real honest stories from her life with observations that might just change how you think about your own. Part autobiography, part business memoir and lots of insights on self-development, Undaunted offers i...

Arrive At Happy Leaders Arrive At Happy Leaders Podcast Feature I joined Tia Graham (Badass Female CEO and Inspirationalist)  on her show, Arrive at Happy Leaders, to talk about attracting investors, the need for flexibility, and my tips for female entrepreneurs. Tia Graham is an Inspirationist and the Founder of Arrive At Happy , a company with a mission of inspiring transformation through the science of happiness and neuroscience. Tia partners with organizations and leaders to grow their business through engaged and happy cultures. We dove into why more women CEOs and founders need mentors to guide them through the long and twisting journey of becoming a successful business owner and how I balance everything from my two podcasts to managing a full household. Listen to the full episode HERE or watch the YouTube recording HERE Make sure to stay tuned for Tia's appearance on the Badass CEO COMING SOON where we will dive into her entrepreneurial journey, how she founded Arrive at Hap...

Jaime Cross, Founder of MIG Living and the HER Effect Jaime Cross, Founder of MIG Living and HER Effect You might not believe it but female CEO, Jaime Cross built her 8-Figure skincare empire MIG Living in her Colorado kitchen! She now runs her company from her Tennessee farm and has been featured in Forbes, CBS, and Business Insider as examples for business as a force for good. She now focuses on her business The Her Effect and empowering other women to find freedom through entrepreneurship. “Start being faithful with the little things.” - Jaime Find Jaime, MIG, and The HER Effect MIG Living MIG Instagram The HER Effect Website Jaime’s Website LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE Episode Contents How She Started MIG & the Journey to Eight-Figure Sales Passion and Work Have to go Hand in Hand Self Funding Her Company and Being Able to Handle the Vision and Success of Her Company Transitioning to Digital Marketing & Organic Ambassadors Stay the Course and You Will Figure It Out Have ...

Loren Lahav Loren Lahav, Thought Leader & Business Coach Value, legacies, and worth are something many high executives and new entrepreneurs struggle with - but in order to succeed you need these three things. Loren Lahav is a dynamic entrepreneur, business coach, and speaker who has worked with the likes of Tony Robbins and Barbara Walters. She has built successful teams across 25 countries for Tony Robbins and developed her coaching style of embracing individualism and establishing value in entrepreneurial work. “You need to be patiently persistent. I think nowadays, we expect results so quickly with things instead of letting that momentum build.” - Loren Find Loren Lahav Loren’s Website Loren’s Instagram Loren’s LinkedIn LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE Episode Contents Building Her Personal Brand Serendipity and Her Work with Tim Robbins Different People for Different Work Flows Coaching Executives and Instilling Value Real Estate and Staying Focused Building Her Personal Brand ...

Dr. Ann Kaplan, Founder of iFinance Dr. Ann Kaplan is a powerhouse entrepreneur who started financial giant iFinance in the 90s to star in the Real Housewives of Toronto, speaking at prestigious events and penning multiple books, including If You Don’t Laugh You’ll Cry. “You do good things, but do not forget, the enemy is out there in every action. When you're in a competitive environment in any business, remember there's an enemy, and they don't have the same intentions that you do.” - Ann Find Ann Kaplan & iFinance: Ann Kaplan’s Instagram Ann Kaplan’s Website Ann’s Twitter iFinance Website LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE Episode Contents Starting iFinance Canada Unsecured Loans and Pitching to Banks The Balance of Working and Being a Mom Starring on the Real Housewives of Toronto Ann’s Social Project in Fashion Learning Other People’s Agenda Raising Capital is Everything for a Business How Ann Started iFinance Canada iFinance Canada Mimi MacLean: Ann, thank you so m...