Wings of Inspired Business
Melinda Wittstock
Women entrepreneurs are changing the game of business, stepping into our authentic feminine power and growing consciousness to start and scale great companies. Listen to Wings to learn from women who've "been there, built that" with 7, 8 and 9-figure businesses, even billion dollar Unicorns. You'll learn how to manifest the mindset, mojo and money to create, grow and scale a business aligned with what makes your heart sing. Wings is hosted by Melinda Wittstock, a 4-time serial entrepreneur, tech visionary and award-winning journalist. Melinda focuses where personal and business growth meet, her insightful interviews with inspiring female founders and businesswomen providing actionable tips to help listeners to real and tangible results. These innovators, influencers, and investors all share their success secrets, epiphanies, and practical advice on how to get the confidence, connections and capital so you too manifest the success of your dreams in life and in business.
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May 7, 2024 • 37min
Glow and Grow: Entrepreneur Kara Holden from Skin Cancer to Sunless Success with Airbrush Tanning
Kara Holden is the visionary Founder of airbrush tanning business AGLOW and a formidable advocate for women's empowerment and self-confidence. Kara is on a mission to nurture the feminine spirit, fostering inclusivity and a supportive community for women through AGLOW, a safe alternative to harmful UV rays with a food-grade DHA tanning solution.
Apr 30, 2024 • 57min
If You Build It, They'll 'Come': World Renowned Urologist and Entrepreneur Dr. Maria Uloko on AI and Women's Sexual Health
Dr. Maria Uloko is a distinguished urologist and CEO of VULVAi, enhancing women's sexual health through innovative AI diagnostics. With a strong focus on comprehensive sexual health, she provides medical and surgical solutions for all genders. She is renowned for her evidence-based, compassionate approach and advocacy for quality life improvement and healthcare inclusivity. An international award-winning researcher she has made significant contributions to vulvar health including defining how many nerves are in the human clitoris. This work aims to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient care. Dr. Uloko's career is enriched by her leadership, extensive training, and memberships in top medical societies.
Apr 23, 2024 • 1h 9min
Psychedelics for Mental Health: Serial Entrepreneur April Pride on the Therapeutic Powers of Micro Dosing Magic Mushrooms
April Pride is a 6-time serial entrepreneur and innovating pioneer in cannabis and psilocybin with 3 exits to her name. Her new brand SetSet supports responsible psychedelic experiences outside of a clinic, integrating intention-setting deck cards for each transformational journey. Creative founder and strategist behind Of Like Minds, a trusted source for 'nano', 'micro' and 'museum' dose psilocybin capsules, April says she's on a mission to ensure safety and supportive community around micro dosing. The founder of Van der Pop, a cannabis lifestyle brand acquired by the world's largest cannabis company three years after its launch, April's work has been featured in Vice, Forbes, The Guardian, and the High Times' inaugural Female 50 List. She also hosts the SetSet podcast.
Apr 16, 2024 • 1h 3min
AI As Your Superpower: Entrepreneur and Investor Alysia Silberg on AI Ethics, Investing, and New Opportunities for Personal and Professional Growth
Alysia Silberg is the Founder and CEO of UnemployableAI, specializing in harnessing AI to drive growth, scalability, and profits for companies. She is also Founder and General Partner of the investment firm Street Global, a leading venture capitalist in Silicon Valley, where she mentors tech startups and helps them go public. Alysia's recently released multi award winning book, Unemployable: How AI Transformed my Work and Life, details her inspiring life story and is a guide to infinite success and personal development. Today on Wings she shares her insights on ethical AI, raising venture capital, and leveraging AI as a catalyst for personal and professional success.
Apr 9, 2024 • 37min
Transformational Global Healing: Serial Entrepreneur Dr. Christina Rahm on Blending Love, Spirituality, and Health in Business
Dr. Christina Rahm is a serial entrepreneur, author, scientist, and the CEO of DRC Ventures. With a robust background in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, Christina has collaborated with industry leaders like Janssen, Johnson & Johnson, Biogen Idec/Biogen, UCB, Bristol Meyers Squibb, and Alexion. As Chief Science Officer for Root Brands, Dr. Rahm plays a pivotal role in shaping the industry and serves as a formulator for various companies under the DRC imprimatur, including Rahm Roast Coffee. Her book, "Cure the Causes: Live the Life you Want, Not the One Prescribed," reflects her dedication to holistic well-being. Christina is dedicated to eliminating negative influences and creating meaningful lives.
Apr 2, 2024 • 42min
Boundary Badass: Entrepreneurs Jan and Jillian Yuhas on Growth Mindset, Conflict Resolution, and Integrity in Business
Jan and Jillian Yuhas, identical twins, are the co-authors of the new book Boundary Badass and they're on a mission to help people navigate the intricacies of interpersonal dynamics. With their background in psychotherapy and family mediation, the Yuhas twins are committed to resolving relationship disconnects, and as business consultants, leveraging their insights to assist companies in establishing thriving workplace cultures. They describe their new book as a transformative journey designed to empower readers to voice their value, fulfill their emotional needs, and cultivate valuable connections through mastery of setting boundaries.
Mar 26, 2024 • 40min
Successful Sales Secrets: Entrepreneur Nikki Rausch on Navigating Client Objections and Mastering Sales Without Being 'Salesy'
Nikki Rausch is the CEO of Sales Maven and on a mission to transform the misunderstood process of "selling" and what it takes to master sales. With 25+ years of selling experience, entrepreneurs and small business owners now hire Nikki to show them how to sell successfully and authentically. The author of three books on the art of sales, Nikki also has a podcast called Sales Maven.
Mar 19, 2024 • 37min
Overcome Your Kryptonite: Acupuncturist, Naturopath and Entrepreneur Dr. Gala Gorman on Eliminating Toxic Stressors
Dr. Gala Gorman is a licensed acupuncturist, naturopath, and author who offers practical advice and programs to reverse health issues resulting from chronic stress. She helps women relieve their symptoms, restore their energy, and reclaim their "Super Woman" status. After selling her accounting firm 27 years ago, Gala followed her passion for alternative medicine and new technologies, and advocates for getting to the root cause of the health issue and treating it naturally with new approaches. She encourages patients to be their own health advocate ... or PCP (primary care person).
Mar 12, 2024 • 52min
From Course to Bestseller: Entrepreneur Jenny Hansen Lane on the Workbook Money Making Machine
Jenny Hansen Lane is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, author, and digital marketer on a mission to help people build authority and income online by repurposing their content and courses onto Amazon with Kindle Notebooks. The creator of "The Book Income Stream Model", Jenny offers courses and coaching services on how to master Amazon Direct Kindle Publishing with a scalable way to generate long-term passive income.
Mar 5, 2024 • 44min
Beyond the Resume: HR Expert and Entrepreneur Barbara Mason on Mastering Recruitment and Team Culture
Barbara L. Mason is the CEO of Career Pathways Consulting, helping countless high-performance female entrepreneurs hire, grow, motivate, and retain results-driving teams so they can position their companies for long-term success. With more than 20 years of HR experience working for Fortune 500 companies, Barbara honed her organizational development and talent management skills on the front lines of corporate America. An in-demand speaker, Barbara is often called to talk about talent management, effective leadership, how to create an engaging company culture, and other important HR-related topics.
