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In this episode, Christina Flach shares her exciting journey as a celebrity makeup artist and entrepreneur. Christina, the founder of Pretty Girl Makeup and upcoming brands 'I'm Too Busy' skincare and 'ITB Wellness,' discusses her progress, experiences, and the lessons she learned along the way. Her current endeavors aim to simplify beauty routines with sustainable and effective products. Christina emphasizes the importance of self-care, adaptability, and continuous learning in achieving success. She also offers invaluable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, highlighting the need for passion, adaptability, and seeking help when needed. Tune in to learn from Christina's inspiring story and her insights on the ever-changing beauty industry.00:00 Introduction to Made It Happen Podcast00:59 Meet Christina Flach: Celebrity Makeup Artist and Entrepreneur01:55 Christina's Journey into the Beauty Industry02:35 Launching Pretty Girl Makeup and I'm Too Busy07:11 The Importance of Self-Care and Wellness08:12 Marketing Strategies in the Ever-Changing Beauty Industry11:27 Managing Time and Overcoming Challenges12:40 Advice for Aspiring Female Entrepreneurs23:47 Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts27:22 Conclusion

In this episode of Made It Happen podcast, host Sarah Haefling interviews the founders of Run the World, one of the fastest-growing entrepreneurial event series for ambitious women in business. Founder Zaina Moussa, Co-founder Rafaa Chapti, and Chief Brand Officer Amanee Nassereddine, discuss how their initial inspirations and first event in 2017 evolved into a successful series that empowers and connects women. They highlight the impact of COVID-19 on their business and how it led to innovative events like food truck festivals and pop-up markets. The founders share insights on building relationships, managing sponsorships, and maintaining a strong sense of community. They also reflect on challenges, successes, and offer advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, emphasizing persistence, authenticity, and seizing opportunities. 00:00 Introduction to Made It Happen Podcast00:59 Meet the Women Behind Run the World01:54 The Inspiration Behind Run the World05:21 Early Challenges and Growth09:40 Pivoting During the Pandemic14:07 Creating Impactful Events21:25 Building a Community and Finding Speakers24:07 Sponsorship and Networking Strategies25:32 Building Sponsorships: The Key to Success27:19 Overcoming Challenges: COVID and Beyond29:03 Facing Community Backlash and Staying True31:58 Celebrating Successes and Milestones40:35 Tips for Event Management and Organization42:14 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs45:13 Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts

Original Episode Release Date: March 15, 2022In this episode of the Made It Happen podcast, host Sarah Haefling interviews Jenn Harper, the founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics. Jenn shares the inspiring story behind her award-winning social enterprise, which aims to help indigenous youth see themselves in the beauty industry while promoting sustainability. She discusses her journey from a dream in 2015 to building a successful cosmetics brand, the challenges she faced, and her experiences pitching on Dragons' Den and partnering with Sephora. Jenn also emphasizes the importance of sustainability and social impact in business, and offers valuable insights and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Don't miss this episode to learn how Jenn Harper made it happen.00:00 Introduction to Made It Happen Podcast00:56 Meet Jenn Harper: Founder of Cheekbone Beauty02:49 The Start of Cheekbone Beauty07:19 Challenges and Lessons Learned12:55 Sustainability and Social Impact16:14 Dragons' Den Experience19:49 Breaking into Retail: Sephora Journey26:09 Balancing Personal Life and Business29:48 Future Plans and Final Thoughts31:53 Rapid Fire Questions and Conclusion

Original release date: May 18, 2020Connie Lo and Laura Burget are the founders of Three Ships (formerly known as NIU BODY), a 100% natural and vegan skincare company. They started the brand when they were both 23-years-old, with just $4,000 and a huge problem to solve. Their mission is to make natural beauty accessible for all women.Since launching 3 years ago, Three Ships is now carried in >350 retailers across North America, has thousands of 5-star reviews online, and has appeared in publications like ELLE, Popsugar, and Refinery29. We talk about starting their business when they were 23 years old, how they became co-founders, starting their business with just $4,000, how they built a following before they even launched a product, when they knew they were ready to take their side-hustle full-time, how they landed their products in large retailers, what they've learned about themselves as business owners, and so much more!This episode is packed with insights and motivational stories from two passionate female entrepreneurs dedicated to changing the beauty industry.00:00 Welcome to Made It Happen Podcast00:48 Meet the Founders of Three Ships Beauty01:45 The Journey to Starting Three Ships Beauty04:01 Early Challenges and Hustle11:00 Marketing Strategies and Growth13:42 Product Development Process17:40 Retail Expansion and Major Milestones22:43 Challenges and Lessons Learned34:00 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs36:30 Future Plans and Final Thoughts

This week's episode is featuring Ella Greenwood, British filmmaker and mental health advocate. She is the founder of London-based Broken Flames Productions and is an ambassador for leading teenage mental health charity stem4. Her work has screened at BAFTA & Oscar accredited festivals and has been featured by the likes of Grazia, Refinery29, Variety, Deadline and Huffington Post. She was selected as a Forbes 30 Under 30 Honouree at the age of 19 and was named Creative Pioneer of the year at the 2021 Darkus Magazine Awards. Her films focus on mental health and have been partnered with charities such as HUMEN and PAPYRUS. Her first short film 'Faulty Roots' screened at festivals across the globe including BAFTA Qualifying Carmarthen Bay at which she won the Rising Star Award. Projects following Faulty Roots include ‘Self-Charm’ starring BAFTA winner Bukky Bakray and the animation 'Dreary Days'. Recent films include ‘Smudged Smile’ which stars Mia Mckenna-Bruce and was featured by Variety for being the first in a mental health anthology series, 'Why Wouldn't I Be?' which stars Harry Collett and Elizabeth Berrington, and 'Bibimbap for One' which was the first film made with the Lucas A. Ferrara Film Fund which Ella is Co-Director of.  Upcoming projects include 'Fifty-Four Days' which stars Celia Imrie and 'Mayward Road'. Ella has recently become an ambassador for make-up brand 'Eyeko' and has featured in their 2022 Limitless Campaign. Listen in to learn about:  - Starting up her own production company & her experience with crowdfunding in the film industry  - How the media impacts our mental health and what changes she's looking to make in the space - Her experience as a young entrepreneur and advice for being taken seriously in the industry - Obstacles and accomplishments she's had as a founder, such as Forbes 30 Under 30 and Woman Entrepreneur Magazine's Most Influential Female Entrepreneur Resources: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/popsella   Website: www.ellagreenwood.com Check It Out: Contracts Market: Affordable, customizable, Canadian contracts for your business Three Ships Beauty Code MADEITHAPPEN20 Powered by: Elevatepodcastco.com Start a podcast that stands out & amplifies your business! Connect With Us: Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast

This week's episode features Katrina Bell, founder of The Copper Bell. Katrina is creating one funny label at a time as she powers through as an ‘accidental’ business owner.  Katrina followed the traditional route of post secondary, landing different jobs as she evolved through the corporate world and starting her family.  Then the pandemic hit and she became a statistic along with many others by losing her job. Luckily and really unknowingly, Katrina already had a back up plan – making candles with amazing smells and very humorous labels.  This reflects Katrina’s personality to a T.  She is funny, doesn’t take herself or life too seriously and has a sense for scents! In April of 2020 she said – ‘well let’s give this candle thing a go and see what happens.’  Prior to this her candles were being made for friends, family and herself as she found she was sensitive to scents and often would get headaches from them.  She continually receives reviews, compliments and comments about how scent-sensitive people can enjoy candles again thanks to The Copper Bell. Listen in to learn about: How her business stands out in a saturated market Overcoming the fear of showing up as the face of the brand & how this has impacted her business The one tool that now generates almost 40% of all of her incoming business The best hiring advice shes ever received & that she uses in her business to this day Resources: The Copper Bell Website: www.thecopperbell.ca and code will be MADEIT for 15% off Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.copper.bell/ Check It Out: Contracts Market: Affordable, customizable, Canadian contracts for your business Three Ships Beauty Code MADEITHAPPEN20 Powered by: Elevatepodcastco.com Start a podcast that stands out & amplifies your business! Connect With Us: Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast

This week's episode features Samantha Patil is the Co-Founder and CEO of Well Traveled -- A members-only travel platform that is filled with like-minded people who have the hook up to a perfect trip. This is a place where people can go to get recommendations, plan trips, and get little discounts along the way. Samantha is on a mission to change the way people travel. She is highlighting the perks that make taking a trip memorable, exciting, and full of adventure. Where work remote is inevitable, she has created a platform where people can stop creating excuses and start living in the now. “Travel has been part of my life since I was very young (I took my first international flight at just six months old!) and it's something I am truly passionate about sharing with others. My mom built her career as a travel agent and my dad traveled three weeks out of the month for work so you could say travel is truly in my DNA. I love exploring new places but always hated wasting hours researching and never being able to find recommendations for the types of things I wanted to do, from people I could relate to. The idea for Well Traveled was born. So if you're someone who prefers to travel more like a local and less like a tourist, Well Traveled is for you. Now I may be just a little bit biased, but I think you're going to love it.” -Samantha Listen in to learn about: What she did to build an iconic brand, before even launching a product The importance of showing personality within a brand & creating a true community How she differentiated Well Traveled from other travel companies Launching a travel company during the pandemic when travel was difficult for many Finding a balance between work & travel along with tips for working remotely Resources: Well Traveled Website: https://www.welltraveledclub.com/ Instagram: @welltraveledclub Tiktok: @welltraveledclub linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/welltraveledclub/ Samantha Patil: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samframpatil/ Instagram: @samframpatil Twitter: @samframpatil Book Recommendation: Presence by Amy Cuddy: https://amzn.to/3OvV8ix JOIN THE STEP-BY-STEP PODCAST LAUNCH PROGRAM (start date August 15): https://www.elevatepodcastco.com/courses Connect With Us: Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast

This week's episode features Shannon Matson, CEO & Founder of The Social Bungalow, an education + media company that helps entrepreneurs structure ingenious online businesses, as well as Bungalow Coffee a 2,500 sqft coffee café in the Downtown Las Vegas Arts District. With comprehensive experience in marketing and advertising, Shannon prides herself on helping others structure and market their businesses for exceptional growth. Her journey began in the corporate world where she held titles such as V.P. of Marketing for a global publishing company and National Director of Sales & Marketing for a fitness franchise. These varying industries and array of accreditations – from pursuing continued education credits in copywriting, utilized to write weekly articles for Forbes and Entrepreneur.com, to becoming Google Adwords certified – speak to her insatiable hunger for driving traffic and conversions to remarkable brands. These roles brought her to opportunities with L’Oreal, Access Hollywood and The Ellen Degeneres Show, with marketing access to Kendra Wilkinson, Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez. We discuss how to cut through the noise with your offerings, utilizing past content & focusing on quality, what she’s learned from her biggest launch so far, how to drive organic purchases, the mindset of being a business owner, and so much more. Listen in to learn about: Going from a 9-5 corporate job to building her 7-figure business How to create quality content that organically SELLS & converts consumers One key element to having a successful launch that is often overlooked How to cut through the noise with your offering & stand out with an online business The mindset piece of being a business owner & how to manage this Resources: Website: https://thesocialbungalow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialbungalow/ The Sophisticated Ceo Suite https://thesocialbungalow.com/sophisticated-ceo-suite Book recommendations: Traction: https://amzn.to/3PmpwMO Running Lean: https://amzn.to/3uEJg6L Scaling Lean: https://amzn.to/3yYY8z6 JOIN THE STEP-BY-STEP PODCAST LAUNCH PROGRAM (start date August 15): https://www.elevatepodcastco.com/courses Connect With Us: Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast

This week's episode is featuring Jennifer Singh, founder of She’s Newsworthy Media. Jeniffer is a former TV reporter turned entrepreneur, speaker and CEO of She’s Newsworthy Media. Before entrepreneurship, Jennifer worked in the Canadian media industry for over 15 years as a reporter, producer and writer for CTV, CBC, Global and CP24. She has been featured in the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Global News, CTV speaking and The Social speaking about imposter syndrome, women in business and the need for more inclusive marketing. Jennifer was also featured in a national campaign for International Women’s Day in partnership with Mercedes-Benz Canada and Pink Tartan. She’s Newsworthy Media was founded to help amplify the voices of women in the media because their expertise is underrepresented. The company is now Canada’s go-to resource for women entrepreneurs who want to get massive exposure for their businesses on TV. The company has helped over 60 women entrepreneurs land media spots on the most popular Canadian TV shows including The Social, Cityline, CP24 Breakfast, Global News Morning and Your Morning. We discuss how Jennifer first got into the media industry & all the ups and downs that go on behind the scenes, the lack of representation in media and how she’s working to change this by redefining PR, key tips & insights on how to actually get picked up by media outlets, and much more. Listen in to learn about: How to craft a newsworthy pitch that will actually get picked up by the media The key number of media outlets you should be sending your pitch to and how they determine this One common mistake made when doing PR as a business owner that will surprise you How to really utilize your earned media for your business & turn it into profit Resources: Profit First Book: https://amzn.to/3A9JaHL Website: https://www.shesnewsworthy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shesnewsworthy/ Waitlist for our signature PR program: https://www.shesnewsworthy.com/mediasuccess Our media pitch template: https://www.shesnewsworthy.com/mediapitchtemplate Newest resource, 20 media to pitch for maximum exposure: resources.shesnewsworthy.com/media She's Newsworthy Media Coaching: Media Success Coaching JOIN THE STEP-BY-STEP PODCAST LAUNCH PROGRAM: https://www.elevatepodcastco.com/courses Check It Out: Contracts Market: Affordable, customizable, Canadian contracts for your business Three Ships Beauty Code MADEITHAPPEN20 Powered by: Elevatepodcastco.com Start a podcast that stands out & amplifies your business! Connect With Us: Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast

This week's episode is featuring Abeda Oturkar, Founder and Business Manager, Paper Spree. Abeda Oturkar, armed with a Diploma in Entrepreneurship & Business and a Bachelor of Fine Arts, is an entrepreneur with a natural disposition of living in harmony and respect with our planet and its people. This has been of advantage to succeed as a natural foods educator, a restaurateur for 15 years, and now started in 2019 an eco-friendly business working to preserve and share a better world. PaperSpree brand is here to showcase “Eco-friendly” as the new renaissance in retail. The present is about circularity, sustainable products going mainstream - to be the catalyst and fill the growing gap for affordable, accessible, high quality, durable, zero-waste products. The promise is to reduce the use of plastic, and replace retail shelves with eco-friendly products. Their collection of Accessories, Cases, Notebooks/Journals, Christmas decorations, Gift Wraps, and Stationery are 100% plastic-free, 100% recycled, 100% recyclable. We discuss how this business came to be, the challenges and successes she’s faced, the importance of community & networking through the Power Panel, how we can truly make a difference for our environment, and much more! This episode is sponsored by WEtech Alliance as part of The Canada / U.S. Power Panel program supported by the U.S. Consuls General in Canada’s Building Back Better Program aimed at strengthening support for women entrepreneurs during COVID-19. For information on WEtech Alliance, visit www.wetech-alliance.com Listen in to learn about: What a circular economy is and why it’s important for creating a net zero-carbon How a circular economy business model differs from a traditional business model What we can be doing to make the circular economy happen by rethinking everything we use How we can encourage consumer awareness and behavioural shifts when making decisions that impact our planet What role bioplastics and other bio-based materials play in the shift away from non-renewable materials for packaging and products Some of the challenges she has faced in growing her business along with the successes Resources: Website: http://www.paperspree.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/paperspree/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paperspree/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaperSpreeCanada Sponsored by: WEtech Alliance, The Canada / U.S. Power Panel program supported by the U.S. Consuls General in Canada’s Building Back Better Program: https://www.wetech-alliance.com/powerpanel/ Circular Economy and Sustainable Economy Resources: https://circularinnovation.ca/circular-economy/ https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/05/single-use-plastic-chemical-recycling-disposal/661141/ https://www.wedonthavetime.org/about-us#sustainability

This week's episode is featuring Clare Cui, an international sales expert, trainer, and speaker who has led multi-seven-figure sales teams to close over $9 million in high ticket sales ($4 million during 2020 alone!) Previously an avid yogi who went from financial struggling as a yoga instructor to making 15K a month from a change in mindset. Clare discovered the importance of self-worth by mastering the spiritual aspect of sales. This has inspired her to teach others how to be leaders in sales conversations so they too can receive more of what they deserve. She helps 6 figure coaches consistently close more sales & handle objections without convincing.  She focuses on guiding women to have more confidence with their business, and life, through self-empowerment. With experience in leading and consulting teams for multi-7 figure entrepreneurs such as Lisa Nichols, Rachel Bell, and Sage Lavine, Clare is an expert in teaching online coaches and service providers how to convert high ticket sales without pushing or convincing. Since 2014, Clare has been teaching coaches how to have a permission-based sales conversation that results in consistent $10, 20 to upwards of $50k months by empowering coaches to confidently stand in their highest value. Listen in to learn about: How she went from “scraping by to pay for dinner" to earning 15K a month Bringing the feminine into sales and how to embrace sales as a woman without having to follow the old, masculine based way of selling How to accurately price your services and know your worth The necessities’ of closing a high-value sale, compared to a lower-ticketed item What the biggest mistake people make when selling is How to reach out to your ideal client in a positive way How important following up on a sale is and how to know when it’s time to move on Resources: Website: https://www.closesalesconsistently.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clare_cui/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clare.cui SHOP NEW PODCAST MERCH: madeithappenpod.com/shop  Check It Out: Contracts Market: Affordable, customizable, Canadian contracts for your business Three Ships Beauty Code MADEITHAPPEN20 Powered by: Elevatepodcastco.com Start a podcast that stands out & amplifies your business! Connect With Us: Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast

This week's episode is featuring Heather Monahan, a best-selling author X2, Top 50 Keynote Speaker in the World 2022, Podcast Host of Creating Confidence, TedX speaker, and most recently appointed to the Board of Directors of Healthlynked Corp. Having successfully climbed the corporate ladder for nearly 20 years, Heather Monahan is one of the few women to break the glass ceiling and claim her spot in the C-suite. Heather was recognized as a Glass Ceiling Award winner and as one of the Most Influential Women in radio in 2017 before her unexpected termination. In late 2017, Heather chose to make her company Boss In Heels her full-time job. Over the next few months, Heather was featured on the Elvis Duran Radio show, wrote and self-published her first book entitled “Confidence Creator” and was named the Brand Ambassador for Perry Ellis International’s female brand “Rafaella”. Subsequently, she was named a limit-breaking female founder by Thrive Global. She is also a member of the Florida International University (FIU) Advisory Council to further serve as a mentor and leader in the South Florida community. Heather’s book Confidence Creator shot to #1 on Amazon’s Business Biographies and Business Motivation lists the first week it debuted on Amazon. Forbes named Confidence Creator one of the 5 must have books for women in business in 2021. Heather’s show, Creating Confidence, debuted on the Top 200 shows on Apple podcast. Her guests include Sara Blakely, Gary Vaynerchuck, Ryan Serhant, Kaitlyn Bristowe among many other noteworthy celebrities and entrepreneurs. Heather was named one of the Top 40 Female Keynote Speakers in 2020 and Top 50 Keynote Speakers for 2022 by Real Leaders. Her TedX talk was promoted to TED and translated into 6 languages. Harper Collins Leadership published her new book Overcome Your Villains in November 2021. We discuss Heather's journey of working in the corporate world, to being unexpectedly fired and going out on her own. She shares how she built up her personal brand, getting into speaking engagements, becoming a best-selling author, and much more!  Tune in to learn: - Advice on becoming confident in yourself and stepping into the potential of who you can be - How she went about writing her best-selling book & the differences in writing her second novel - What she does at times when she doesn't feel confident  - How to learn to be okay with not being for everyone and not apologizing for who you are - Becoming a confident speaker & giving her TED X talk  Resources Website: heathermonahan.com/  Heather Monahan Instagram: www.instagram.com/heathermonahan Creating Confidence With Heather Monahan: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creating-confidence-with-heather-monahan/ Sponsored by: The Breakfast Pantry: www.thebreakfastpantry.com/ Powered by: Elevatepodcastco.com Start a podcast that stands out and amplifies your business! Connect With Us: Website: www.madeithappenpod.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/madeithappenpodcast/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/made-it-happen-podcast