Career Memos withSarina

When Kim Chappell was offered to lead marketing for the infant formula company, Bobbie, back in 2020, she laughed; she didn’t think she had the credentials to take on the job.

Even though Kim had spe…

What happens when you take a big leap into the unknown, betting on yourself before you feel truly ready? 

Giovanni Vaccaro co-founded GLAMSQUAD in 2014, inspired by feedback clients had been giving h…

So many people featured on this podcast have been co-founders. But how do you know if you and your potential co-founder are the right fit? How can you test your working dynamic before making a MAJOR …

Is your market not ready for your product? Here’s an idea: try a different market.

This is what Julia Belt and her co-founder, Margaret Hines did when their company, Mindly, a mental wellness platfor…

One of the most transformative steps Katy Marshall took in her leadership career was hiring an executive coach six years ago.

At the time, Katy was feeling fried and wasn’t getting what she needed ou…

What do venture capitalists ACTUALLY look for in the founders they take on?

For Nisha Dua, co-founder of BBG Ventures, it’s all about great storytelling. What problem are you trying to solve? Why is …

Gabby Slome’s founder journey is one of passion, resilience, and an unyielding belief in herself.

First, she experienced massive success with direct-to-consumer dog food subscription service Ollie an…

Emma Bates had the idea for Diem while seeking answers on the internet about her health – and unable to find the kind of advice she wanted right then.

The company she started with her co-founder Divi…

Lee Rotenberg has exited not one, but TWO companies.

Want to know the secret to her genius? Quick decision-making. If you’ve got an idea, get it out there, perfection be damned. Pivot and edit until …

Have you ever been intrigued about angel investing, but unsure where to begin?

The path to getting started can feel incredibly daunting. How much money do you need? How can you “break in”?

Jaclyn Joh…

Seven years ago, Cherie Hoeger saw a real need for better reusable period care products – and after starting Saalt in 2018, it became clear how big that need really was. 

In their second year, Saalt …

Fearlessness in putting yourself out there is Adriana Carrig’s secret to success.

Adriana is the inspiring Founder and CEO of the Little Words Project, a community built on the back of bestselling a…

Slow and steady is the BEST way to build a business, laying the foundation brick-by-brick. 

Sabena Suri is the co-founder and board member of BOXFOX, an ecommerce gifting destination, curating elevat…

What is it actually like to be a co-founder of multiple companies? Today’s guest Stephanie Cartin is spilling her secrets as a multi-passionate entrepreneur and how she went from selling Girl Scout c…

What does it look like to disrupt an industry? Jennifer Ross is giving us a behind the scenes peek into her journey of launching Swoon, an innovative line of zero-sugar iced teas and lemonades. 

Diag…

Most startups fail, but, as today’s guest Jessica Chang reminds us, it’s what you do with the failure that matters. What can you learn from the experience? What will you do better next time?

Jessica …

Pivoting a business is a risky and difficult decision to make. How do you know it’s the right choice? Today’s guest, Amira Rasool, says you’ve got to listen to the market, to the people around you, a…

When Victoria Thain Gioia co-founded Perelel Health, she was a self-proclaimed “Type A Millennial Mom” who wanted better maternal supplements – especially after her daughter was born with a nutrition…

What are you good at? What is your “secret sauce?” And more importantly, what are you not good at? What should you get help with so your company can grow?

These are some of the questions posed by tod…

Henley Vazquez, co-founder of Fora, is creating opportunities and jobs for people who love travel and want to turn their passion into income.

One of the worst pieces of advice she received early in h…