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PEOPLE OF THE SUN, founded by Maria Haralambidou, is a nonprofit social enterprise based in Malawi. They make interesting, beautiful and unique handmade artisanal gifts, furniture and amazing baskets. Maria shares how she created People of The Sun after going to Africa on a totally different mission and job. She was intrigued by the local artisans and could not turn her back on her desire to bring their products to the rest of the world and help them escape poverty and live a good life. From her home in Holland, Maria works remotely with the artisans and provides guidance on their designs based on American and European trends as well as applying her marketing skills to make sales.Maria attends several Tradeshows in the USA in order to bring the People of the Sun products to stores in the USA. Expanding into more stores globally is their goal for 2019.PEOPLE OF THE SUN, founded by Maria Haralambidou is a nonprofit social enterprise based in Malawi that focuses on making money in the sun. They mobilis

Listen to the latest Trade Show 411 with Kelly Helfman and learn how UBM helps you get your brand noticed. Displaying at a trade show can be scary if you've never been before. Not knowing what your booth should look like, hoping buyers stop by and make a purchase, and moreover, how to sell best can be nerve shattering to say the least. I've been there, I know. But things are different how and I want to be sure you are aware of all the super cool things that UBM offers there days.Trade Show 411Kelly shares all the goodies that UBM provides for new vendors so they don't get lost at their first show. They have staff on hand to help you decide which show to attend, they'll advise on booth design, and even direct buyers to your booth who are looking for what you're selling! The UBM staff also promotes you on social media as part of the package. Amazing free ad ons these days to make sure everyone has a successful time. It's important that buyers walk away feeling content too, so matching t

Lauren and I go way way back...... She was an editor when we first met, but she is now Editor-in-Chief of Accessories Magazine which was the first "big" magazine to write about my handbags. Accessories is a trade magazine meaning tons of cool stores read it, which meant lots of sales for me when it came out. It was very exciting.Join me and Lauren as we talk about how to pitch editors, what they look for, what not to do and in general, how to be successful at pitching. She gives all kinds of fabulous tips and shares her thoughts on following up too! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When I met Ryan I knew I liked him at once. I am enamored with anyone who constantly landing influencers. Landing Influencers will help your business grow. Ryan makes it his business to connect with influencers and sees the world as place where connection in crucial to our survival. In talking to Ryan you quickly see the importance to making these connections and how they can change your business, sometimes overnight.Ryan freely shares his ideal methods to finding the RIGHT influencers who can help you grow your business, and also shows us how you can fall prey to the ones you might think are "hot" but are not.Landing Influencers will help your business grow is about collaborations, presenting a benefit to influencers and how to use these to your advantage.... well, to everyones advantage. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When I first heard about Awesome Women Entrepreneurs I was hooked. Who doesn't want to be an awesome women entrepreneur? But moreover, who doesn't want to know more of them? I always do. They inspire me, encourage me, help me with ideas when I can't help myself, have helped me start almost all of my business, and in general are badasses who are going places. Their energy is contagious and just by being around them you become better at what you do. Karen herself is an awesome women entrepreneur by just starting a company with that name in my book!  Karen found that she was always giving advice to women entrepreneurs and how grateful they were. After dishing it out for a while, she realized that she wanted to be around more awesome women entrepreneurs and learn from them too.... and Awesome Women Entrepreneurs was born. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this podcast, Stephen Key shares licensing secrets that will make you jump on your ideas this week. His generous spirit and desire to help entrepreneurs succeed is evident. I've been a fan of Stephen's for a long time. I've read his book and tried to license my Handy Hold All several times over....one time successfully! Stephen is very involved on Capital Hill with the patenting process for aspiring entrepreneurs in hopes of making this process easier. His latest venture Inventors Group of America links inventors to groups all over the country for support and help with their inventions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Growing up on a farm,Michael Wystrach grew up eating Farm to Table  before it was chic, or, anyone even knew what that meant. Looking for a way to bring organic delicious meals into more homes across America, Michael created Freshly.com, a subscription based meal delivery company to do just that.Michael shares about growing a start up, how they built their following, and how they continue to learn daily on how to do it better, build customer relationships and feed America one meal at a time.Michael's generous offer:  CODE: streetsmartOFFER: $40 off 2 weeks of 6 meals See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Davis Smith of Cotopaxi (named after the volcano near Quito in Ecuador) is an avid outdoorsman, entrepreneur and innovator.....and a totally cool guy. Davis spent most of his childhood in Central and South America in the shadows of Cotopaxi.  Join us in our journey about the creation of Cotopaxi and how he used a llama to get the word out about the brand when they were first launching.  Cotopaxi's mission, besides bringing you cool products, is to work with non-profits in underdeveloped countries around the world helping those living in severe poverty with education, livelihood and health. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From drug addiction to saving lives, Lisa dives in and tells it like it is. She got hooked on Oxy and that lead to many years as a heroin addict. Couch surfing, bar tending and on the verge of becoming a hooker, Lisa had her Ah-Ha moment and decided to change her life for good and checked into her 5th rehab. But this time was different, she made the choice on her own instead of her parents making it for her.  After kicking the addiction and wanting to make something of her life and use her experiences to help others change their lives, she started Path to Serenity.Drawing on her own experiences, Lisa has been successful in helping other addicts kick the habit, go on to lead successful lives and in the process become an entrepreneur.We talk about how overcoming addiction and the tools you learn to cope are very similar to being an entrepreneur and being able to pivot and move through growing pains to adapt.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Farnoosh Torabi helping Americans live their richest, happiest lives.From her early days reporting for Money Magazine to hosting a primetime series on CNBC and writing monthly for O, The Oprah Magazine and Mint.com, she’s become a favorite go-to money expert and friend.Millions of Americans tune into Farnoosh’s award winning podcast, So Money, which made its debut in January 2015.Farnoosh and I chat about her life growing up with immigrant parents and how they never made money a “taboo” subject. They were open and honest about money and even helped her open her own IRA at a young age.If you are into making money then check out this podcast because Farnoosh Torabi helping Americans live their richest, happiest lives.Farnoosh also interviewed me - check it out here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tune in to this funny, endearing and sweet chat with Emma Johnson, author of the brand new book The Kickass Single Mom. Emma shares about being a single mom, working her ass off, enjoying time with her two children and how she makes things work with her ex.Plus she has a grant program for single moms…. What?There are 10 million unmarried moms heading families, and 57 percent of births to millennial moms were outside of marriage. With those kinds of stats it's no doubt Emma is successful. Don’t get me wrong, Emma works hard, is smart as a whip and is an amazing writer that makes you feel like she’s writing to you.In her new book Emma offers the advice she needed to navigate her new life as a single professional woman and parent. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marlon LeWinter is known as a bulldog and never takes no for an answer. His “I’m going to call you forever until you tell me to stop” attitude has landed him jobs working with huge clients such as Under Armour, Venus Williams, Microsoft, Timex and more. His clients rely on his determination to make them famous.  Marlon shares some of his PR tips on how to power through and get what you want and need from the media to get exposure for your brand.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anna Lecat grew up in the Ukraine in a family of entrepreneurs watching both her parents and older brother run their own successful companies. Their passion, risk-taking, and treatment of their employees and customers fueled Anna’s own entrepreneurial spirit. Join me and Anna Lecat as we explore how she built Les Lunes into a successful brand with four free standing stores and one recent pop up in Chicago as well as their very profitable online store. Anna shares a few of her start up mishaps, her successes, and how important her trips to visit her factories can be. Anna tells us how she visits her store fronts regularly and mingles with customers to hear their comments and feedback on current designs. Conversing with her customers face to face has been her secret sauce for years. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Seriously? Who gets Dreamworks as their FIRST client?In 2009, Abby decided to take the entrepreneurial plunge with her first client DreamWorks and never looked back. Abby Endres is the founder of LIFT, a marketing and advertising agency that specializes in sports, entertainment, attractions and lifestyle marketing. LIFT’s main objective is to help brands deliver increased revenue and attendance through custom ad campaigns and activations. Abby and I dive into how she left the corporate world to start her own agency and landed one of the world’s most famous and loved companies as her first client. This got the ball rolling and she’s never looked back. Abby shares some of her early rookie mistakes and how she learned from them to make her the best as what she does.   Abby knows that you’ll get knocked down from time to time, but it’s how you get up that makes the difference between today and tomorrow. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Quinton Aaron and Eric Martinez are dedicated to advocating for the fight against bullying. Their mission is to provide hope, encouragement, confidence and resources to children on the brink of suicide or battling the damaging effects on self-esteem and confidence caused by the actions or words of others.Together they created the “I got your back" campaign which is dedicated to eradicating bullying…..or at least bringing it to the attention of kids, parents and schools across America. I got your back is about empowering kids and parents to be brave enough to acknowledge that their child is being bullied and help them find the courage to change their future.Join our lively conversation where Quinton and Eric talk about their own childhood experiences with being bullied and how their willingness to share those experiences with other kids gives these children the confidence to speak up. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Project Runway Winner Erin Robertson who won the 2016 Season 15 is what I call a true designer. Erin isn’t in it for the money, she’s in it to make what moves her and makes her heart sing. Making money will come as a result of speaking her truth and following her instincts.With a bit of fashion training under her belt, Erin just dove in head first to her Project Runway assignments. Erin shares some of the ups and downs of being on the show and how hard it was to always be on camera (except while in the loo where she went from time to time to think quietly).Listen in..... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I love Jens desire to help other entrepreneurs grow and prosper.I obviously do too - and if I was independently wealthy, I would probably help people for free.Jen shares how Makers Collective came to be, and how they continue to develop the ability to help entrepreneurs grow and expand their businesses.Jen gives some insight into their annual Makers Summit and how they strive to give the how, not just the what so entrepreneurs take away actionable step and practical techniques.Makers Collective is also the proud creator of the Indie Craft parade which brings hundreds of vendors together for a 3-day showcase drawing thousands of potential shoppers from all over the Southern United States. Many makers get their start at this special event and go on to prosper in their business. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join me and Chia Chia (pronounced Cha Cha) and learn how she has grown her company Damiva into a fast moving company whose products are sold in most drug stores across Canada and are launching this spring in the USA in Target, CVS and Longs Drugs. Chia Chia candidly tells me about getting and working with her investors and even throws out the names of her distributors…. Chia Chia is honest, open and is a refreshing listen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What I love about Suzy is her consistent dedication to seeking out and discovering really cool American made products that are made by amazing artisans who use mostly sustainable raw materials.  Suzy is a real go getter who while rapidly growing her online business by expanding into real stores inside of stores, and a few free standing boutiques as well, spends time coaching her vendors to help them be as successful as possible.  Join me and Suzy on her journey to bring American-made goods into our homes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bruce Gifford is a 4th generation apparel designer so he is no stranger to fabrics and textiles. Bruce started importing knitwear from the Far East in the early 1980’s and has made close to 200 trips to Asia since then. Bruce shares his startup story and how he has created and recreated brands over the years selling cashmere. Bruce’s company is purely internet based (direct to consumer) these days making it easier for them to test the consumer waters and give them exactly what they want in a short span of time.With his whole family on board, Bruce is growing the business quickly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.