Unleashed World

11/12/2019

UNSTOPPABLE by UNLEASHED presents "A Closer Look" into the successful pet-food venture Stella and Chewy. *Marie shares the story behind her successful business focused on raw, natural products for pets, her advice for successfully navigating and persevering through the entrepreneurial journey, and the inspiration she found in her own dog's recovery from illness through the nutrition of a raw diet.

Stay tuned for more UNSTOPPABLE Women and their inspiring stories, perspectives, and advice for new entrepreneurs. Only on our IGTV and Facebook Video pages.
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*Please excuse the sound quality at the end.

10/05/2019

"I had just lost my job in corporate America and had to lean solely on my interior design business. I seized the moment and opened a small interior design boutique and showroom. I was simultaneously excited and frightened to death. I knew that with all the odds stacked against me the only way I’d survive being a full time interior designer, showroom operator, and mother was by throwing both caution and fear to the wind and embodying unwavering faith."

Bailey Li, founder of Designed by Bailey Li

Read the full interview at https://unleashed-world.com/unstoppable/62-bailey-li-founder-of-bailey-li-interiors

09/25/2019

"Success today means constantly challenging the status quo, being able to make hard decisions, and being comfortable failing, learning, and starting over."
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Aliza Licht, founder and author of LEAVE YOUR MARK
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https://unleashed-world.com/unstoppable/61-aliza-licht-founder-amp-author-of-leave-your-mark

09/11/2019

"The biggest mistake that I have made so far was to block a large portion of my capital into packaging materials, thus restricting my flexibility. Purchasing a large volume of lowered the price per unit. I wanted those savings, so I placed an orders as large as I could afford, and kept them in the finished basement of my home. It became physically impossible to walk between the wobbly towers of pizza-like boxes for the catering side of the business. And more were on the way… thousands more corrugated cardboard boxes for food service. Then trays and outer sleeves for the frozen line. They also filled the playroom and then the guest room..."

Margarita Womack, founder of M'panadas, on her biggest entrepreneurial hurdle

https://unleashed-world.com/unstoppable/60-margarita-womack

08/22/2019

"I'm a firm believer that people buy into products because they connect with the person behind the brand."
Domonique Rose of domoniquerose.com

https://unleashed-world.com/unstoppable/58-domonique-rose-founder-of-domonique-rose-florals

08/16/2019

"I know how much better my day can be when I feel good in what I’m wearing and I hope that by designing timeless, elevated essential pieces, women can build a capsule wardrobe that helps them express their personal style and feel good in their own skin."
Heather Sullivan, Founder of Vincent James Designs

https://unleashed-world.com/unstoppable/57-heather-sullivan-founder-of-vincent-james-designs

08/10/2019

"Love… Love is not a feeling or visceral expression, it is an attitude."
Sharon Kon, Founder of Little Dumpling Films

https://unleashed-world.com/unstoppable/56-sharon-kon-managing-director-at-lovelight-pictures-amp-little-dumpling-films

07/23/2019

UNSTOPPABLE WOMAN: Malia Mills, Founder of Malia Mills

UNSTOPPABLE by UNLEASHED presents "A Closer Look" into the revolutionary swimwear, apparel, and accessories brand Malia Mills.

Stay tuned for more UNSTOPPABLE Women and their inspiring stories, perspectives, and advice for new entrepreneurs. Only on our IGTV and Facebook Video pages.
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Produced by Kara Ross, Avery McCann, & Travis Zane
Filmed & Edited by Travis Zane

07/16/2019

"Really, really know what you don’t know from the start. And outsource, outsource, outsource."
Pamela Murphy, founder of The Select 7

UNSTOPPABLE Interview: https://unleashed-world.com/unstoppable/54-pamela-murphy-founder-of-select-7

Select 7: https://www.theselect7.com/

07/11/2019

"As far as I consider, the life of a human is a process to continuously cognize oneself and to continuously accept oneself. Creation which is developed from one’s heart, that’s the goal, and it means we really need to be honest and open-hearted to ourselves."

Yao Huang, Jewelry Artist & #53 Unstoppable Woman

Full interview: https://unleashed-world.com/unstoppable/53-yao-huang-jewelry-artist

07/06/2019

"Respect is a basic human desire. To have respect and feel appreciated in the workplace will pay you back tenfold."

Jackie Cohen, founder of @mystoryjewelry

https://unleashed-world.com/unstoppable/52-jackie-cohen-founder-of-my-story-jewelry

07/03/2019

"Day by day my army is growing and it's very exciting. My meal prep plans will only become better, more personalized, and more polished!"

Dini Klein, founder of Prep & Rally

https://unleashed-world.com/unstoppable/51-dini-klein-founder-of-pep-and-rally

06/26/2019

"Presentation is everything; no matter what the size or scale of the project, I devote the same care and attention to detail in everything I do."

"As a young entrepreneur who has started their own business, I go through feelings of defeat and failure all the time. The counter side to that are amazing highs and moments of extreme satisfaction. This is the natural cycle of owning and running a brand/business, therefore whenever I am every faced with moments of failure I remind myself that everything happens for a reason..."

Colby Mugrabi, founder of @minniemuse

https://unleashed-world.com/unstoppable/50-colby-mugrabi-founder-of-minniemuse

06/21/2019

"We focus on the people, from the artisans we work with in places from Afghanistan, South Africa, to New York, to the team members of the company in order to create an inclusive, supportive, and educational environment for all."

#49 Unstoppable Woman in the UNSTOPPABLE by UNLEASHED Series: Katherine Parr of Katherine Parr Jewelry & Parre Chocolat

https://www.katherineparr.com/

06/14/2019

"Having to make ends meet in a big city like Paris at only 17, putting myself through school and then university, figuring out a way to pay rent for my tiny maid’s chamber has made me very resilient and it would have never happened without a jumbo dose of perseverance. It was a swim or sink situation, I had no safety net, no Plan B, I simply had to succeed. At that time, war was still raging in Lebanon and I couldn’t even reach my parents on the phone if I needed to."

Caroline Codsi, Founder & President of La Gouvernance au Féminin - Women in Governance

https://unleashed-world.com/unstoppable/48-caroline-codsi-president-amp-founder-of-women-in-governance

06/13/2019

"Life is a journey full of ups and downs. Every day is a new learning experience with hiccups and mistakes along the way. Mistakes are just setbacks in the moment that teaches us and allows us to work better moving forward."
Jaya O., founder of Jewelry Display

https://unleashed-world.com/unstoppable/47-jaya-olesknianski-founder-of-jewelry-display-of-ny

06/07/2019

"I see [our customers] spending time with family and loved ones, making memories, relaxing and enjoying themselves. We don’t take ourselves too seriously, and prioritize customer satisfaction."
Libby Fitzgerald of Sea Star Beachwear

Read the full interview at https://unleashedworld.squarespace.com/unstoppable/46-libby-fitzgerald!

05/31/2019

"One of my favorite documentary films is called “Jiro Dreams of Sushi”, it is about seeking out your personal best while striving to perfect your craft. I have come to the realization that failure or fear of failing can be a good thing because it pushes you to go above and beyond."

Michelle Fine-Smith, VP of Global Partnerships at Variety

https://unleashed-world.com/unstoppable/45-michelle-fine-smith-vp-of-global-consumer-partnerships-at-variety

05/22/2019

"You can be the smartest and most talented person in the world, but if you don't work hard, you won't get anywhere. People tell me I'm going to be on top because of my talent but that's not true. There are many talented artists out there. I'm going to be successful because I work 120 hours a week and I don't get discouraged when a situation doesn't go the way I hoped."
Elizabeth Sutton, Artist & No. 44 UNSTOPPABLE WOMAN in the UNSTOPPABLE by UNLEASHED Series

https://unleashed-world.com/unstoppable/44-elizabeth-sutton-artist

05/20/2019

"I don't like to think of failure as a bad thing. I believe that every mistake and every moment where we have hit a rough road we come out better and stronger than we were before."

Adriana Madrigal, founder of MAD MAN INC

https://www.unleashed-world.com/unstoppable/43-adriana-madrigal-founder-of-mad-man-inc

05/15/2019

"Living an authentic life means being true to yourself. It means waking up every morning and courageously asking yourself who you are and what you want, even when there are thousands of voices telling you who you should be and what you should want."
Gigi & Kayla Falk, Founders of The Art of Human Being + #42 Unstoppable Women in the Unstoppable by UNLEASHED Series!

https://unleashedworld.squarespace.com/unstoppable/42-gigi-amp-kayla-falk-founders-of-the-art-of-human-being

05/14/2019

"I believe in life and in business that we should always “pay it forward” when the opportunity arises."
Mia Tarducci, Artist & #41 UNSTOPPABLE Woman

https://unleashedworld.squarespace.com/unstoppable/41-mia-tarducci-artist

05/10/2019

"I’ve always been a people person who feels that part of creativity is being inspired by, and supporting, others. At home, I always tell my daughters we don’t always have to D.I.Y. but it’s good to D.I.T. (that’s my spin on DIY, which stands for Do It Together)."
Darcy Miller, Founder of Darcy Miller Designs, Author, & Editor

#41 Unstoppable Woman

https://unleashedworld.squarespace.com/unstoppable/40-darcy-miller-author-editor-amp-founder-of-darcy-miller-designs

05/08/2019

"You have to wish only good things for everybody and take a deep breath."
Martine Montgomery, #39 Unstoppable Woman & Director Of M+M Management

https://www.unleashed-world.com/unstoppable/39-martine-montgomery-director-of-mm-management

05/07/2019

"I fail fast and often. Early in my career I dreaded failure and tried to avoid it at all costs. The first time I lost a trial, I cried for days and berated myself for weeks. I think it is even harder when you’ve failed someone else, and I felt like I’d failed my client. The lessons I’ve learned from that failure is that I’m not in control of everything. Even when I do my best, things don’t always go how I’d like. But if I don’t get up and do it again the next day, I don’t have the opportunity to help someone else and to do better."
#38 Unstoppable Woman: Heather Hansen, Author of The Elegant Warrior

https://www.unleashed-world.com/unstoppable/38-heather-hansen-author-of-the-elegant-warrior

05/05/2019

"In the course of writing essays about maternal mental health in the past for my HuffPost blog and other publications I’ve disclosed small personal anecdotes, but until recently never wrote a purely self reflective essay for mass consumption. [...] Typically, people approach me to write about women’s mental health, so submitting an essay for publication is new to me and I quickly learned how tough a process it is."
#37 Unstoppable Woman: Carly Snyder MD - Reproductive Psychiatrist, Medical Physician, Radio Host, & Writer

https://www.unleashed-world.com/unstoppable/37-carly-snyder-medical-physician-radio-host-amp-writer

05/01/2019

"Know your strengths. It’s impossible for any one person to do everything well."
#36 Unstoppable Woman: Allison Robinson, CEO of The Mom Project

https://www.unleashed-world.com/unstoppable/36-allison-robinson-ceo-of-the-mom-project

04/19/2019

Introducing Sabrina Hahn, founder of Hahn Fine Art.

Sabrina is an art collector, art advisor, curator and author. She is also a venture capital investor in innovative technology companies. Sabrina graduated from Harvard University with a B.A. in History of Art & Architecture, Minor in Economics, and Language Citation in Mandarin Chinese and is an active supporter of artists, museums, and public art installations as a young art patron, serving on the Guggenheim Young Collectors Council Acquisitions Committee, MoMA Junior Associates, as a Salon Member of The Armory Show Salon, and previously serving as Founding Member of the Neue Galerie Junior Council Committee. She was the Curatorial Advisor & Executive Committee Member of international philanthropic public art initiative The Brain Project, which raises funds and awareness for Alzheimer's & brain research. She also has served on the Philanthropy Board of Harvard's Hasty Pudding Institute and supports the Horace Mann School. As a committed supporter of diversity and inclusion across industries, Sabrina serves on the LP Committee of The SoCal Venture/Tech Inclusion Initiative, which strives to increase diversity and inclusion in tech entrepreneurship, startups, venture capital, and universities. Sabrina enjoys sharing curated content of inspiring art with her followers on Instagram and was named one of Town & Country's T&C 50: New Modern Swans.

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What do you consider your top 3 core values and how do they affect how you lead your business?
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Integrity and having a long term view, valuing relationships and friendships with people above all.
Openminded-ness and thinking outside the box, encouraging creativity and innovation.
And last but not least: Gratitude! I feel so fortunate to work with such inspiring artists, entrepreneurs, and art collectors.

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Can you share a time you either thought you failed, or actually did fail? How did you react and move past it, and what impact did it have on business decisions?
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Being an entrepreneur means failing and succeeding daily. Failures, rejections, setbacks, and challenges are all opportunities to build the resilience to keep driving forward - it can be frustrating at first, but the best remedy is to realize you are empowered to get back up and at it again.

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What types of projects do you have coming up that we can look forward to seeing in the future?
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I am incredibly excited for the children's book on art that I wrote to be published in the next year. I care deeply about making art more accessible to all, both through technology and traditional modes, and I'm hoping that kids will be inspired by art and spark their creativity. Stay tuned!

04/17/2019

Introducing Beryl Solomon, founder of Shop_poplar, hosting a range of CBD products designed for optimal wellness.

Beryl created Poplar to help people navigate the new world - to make it simple and easy to take care of ourselves. When she couldn't find a trusted resource that provided easy to understand content and sold products that fit modern lifestyles she decided to build one. Poplar offers a curated assortment of the best products on the market, focused on high quality CBD, all carefully selected and independently tested.
https://shop-poplar.com

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What do you consider your top 3 core values and how do they affect how you lead your business?
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Values are so important. What you value is the core of who you are - professionally and personally (although these days there is not much of a distinction). For me, it is critical to surround myself with people who share my values. Note: That doesn’t mean people that look like me or talk like me. Values transcend race, religion, and geography.

For a while, “authenticity” has been a buzz word and "be an authentic brand” has been a catch phrase. Consequently and unfortunately, authenticity has lost some of it’s meaning (ironically). Values seems much more on point.

When I sat down to start Poplar (well what would be Poplar - we didn’t have a name yet), I really thought about not just what we wanted to sell, but the type of company we wanted to be… That list is now entitled Poplar Promises - mostly because of the alliteration… But it really outlines my values.

Below is a selection of three (there are a lot more) Poplar Promises - I think these in particular do a good job of summing up my core values.

We value deep breathing, honest connections, and human contact.

We believe in an open mind and a lot of research.

We carry a strict no asshole policy.

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Can you share a time you either thought you failed, or actually did fail? How did you react and move past it, and what impact did it have on business decisions?
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Failing sounds so heavy - true failure to me would be not properly equipping my children for adulthood or committing a crime… We (me included) are constantly pushing ourselves to succeed and consequently “failure” sits on the other end of the spectrum. But what really is failure? I think many of the things we think of as failure are more like mistakes or mis-steps. Or maybe I am naive - either way I am sticking with it. 🙂

So mistakes - I make a lot. I try to own them - recognize I was not right and move forward. The real problems arise when I make the same mistakes twice, or three times… In that case, if I am not self-aware enough to right the wrong, I rely on my support support system to call me out - my husband, my family, my friends.

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What types of projects do you have coming up that we can look forward to seeing in the future?
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Poplar is still in it’s infancy - I am calling Poplar my third child and we are now just out of the fourth trimester.

All that is to say we have so much more to come… When we launched in November, we knew we were pushing out an MVP - a minimum viable product. We wanted to get to market and then have our customers help shape the final version.

We just launched our fist original content series called WTF is Wellness. This new series aims to take consumers alongside me as I talk all things modern wellness with some of the most exciting and influential minds in the space. From CBD and cannabis to mind, body and lifestyle - we try to navigate this crazy world we live in one conversation at a time.
On the horizon we are working on pop ups, product collabs, and a special event series… So please come along for the journey.

Whether you're a CBD novice or a cannabis pro, Poplar offers you a curated assortment of the best legal cannabis products, all carefully selected and independently tested. In other words, today we sell across the US a selection of hemp-derived CBD products. Poplar is here to help lead the way through the crowded and complicated cannabis wellness landscape. #RedefineYourWellness