The Lawyer Who Rocks: Recent Episodes
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Joleen Hughes, founder and owner of Hughes Media Law Group, is a business badass. From music, to technology, to law, Joleen’s done it all, and done it well. In her new podcast, Joleen is sharing what she’s learned and taking her friends along for the ride. On The Lawyer Who Rocks, Joleen chats up fellow entrepreneurs about what they do, how they do it, and what they’ve learned along the way. From founders of startups making waves in tech and media, to authors, musicians and VC’s – The Lawyer Who Rocks is amplifying their badassery with the world at large.
In our first ever highlight episode, we take a look back at our favorite stories, lessons and guests. Don't miss it!
Joleen talks to her cousin, Laura Brock, in this season-closing episode. Laura Brock candidly shares an emotional journey, detailing the personal trials that led her to becoming an Inclusion and Diversity expert and why inclusion should come before diversity.
Dynamic Southern Belle, Kiki Chatfield, went from helping children find their way as an elementary school teacher to founding her own literary PR firm. She shows us that with a dream anyone can be an entrepeneur, tells us how she balances CEO life and mom life and explains how a former hater of reading becomes a go-to adviser in the literary world.
Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2u11QSNENb8
Emily Levesque has always loved astronomy. This badass and enthusiastic professor and scientist takes us through this esoteric field of study, marginalized identities in astronomy, her exciting current research, her incredible book The Last Stargazers and why you should start looking up more often.
Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/c3LS8f\_Z\_0U
A fixer and brand consultant, who we're calling the 'real' Olivia Pope, Martine Charles turned her love for writing into into a global company. Working for some of the most well-known individuals and companies in American culture, Martine wants you to know thy brand and target your messaging.
Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Trbm02tvGRA
Financial educator and frugal friend to the show, Tori Dunlap tells us her inspirational story of saving $100K by 25 years old and passionately explains why money is a social justice issue.
Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZBxePuhC2T8
In Part 2 of Joleen's interview with TJ Martin, they get down to business; the film business. TJ talks the ins and outs of getting a film to the public and of course, the whirlwind and surreal process of winning an Oscar.
Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rncFbmtE1zM
Joleen reminisces with Oscar Award winning filmmaker TJ Martin about the Seattle music scene that he grew up in, what it was like to be the child of rockstars, why it always comes back to music even as a filmmakers and the mystery of his mom, Tina Bell.
Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/y\_Z9qDqWxVQ
Mary Anne Carter is an artistic wunderkind. From award-winning prints to satirical art that helps drive her communities forward, she takes badass to a new level. In this interview, Mary Anne talks to Joleen about self-expression, how the art community and the tech community can come together in Seattle, and most importantly, why to always find the fun.
Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QxzhR8iEisA
Long time client and friend of the show, Mikael Mossberg tells us about Distiller, the novel startup he created in celebration of his love for spirits. In a business world often glamorized, Mikael explains the grit and business acumen needed to be successful.
Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uCOqQj5qLYE
Today, we bring you Part 2 of our interview with the amazing, charismatic influencer Rebekah Borucki. In this second half, we discuss how traditional publishing isn't serving BIPOC and other marginalized identity authors, how her innovative publishing how Row House Publishing plans to change that and of course, how you can help!
Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SLiXSzWbn\_o
Tomorrow is International Podcast Day but we're bringing you a new episode a day early! In Part 1 of this 2 Part Interview, Joleen talks to multi-hyphenate influencer Rebekah Borucki about how poverty formed her hustle, how she survived a tough adolescence, the early days of the influencer game, and why she loves the internet.
Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/d\_RLkZe5gQ0
Happy Women's Business Day! Serial entrepreneur, marketer, author, and executive coach, Nicole A. Donnelley candidly explains how she went from badass professional snowboarder to starting and selling multiple successful businesses and the power of just asking.
Tom Mara, the Executive Director of world-renowned Seattle radio station, KEXP talks music and radio from dwindling college stations to creating a station that curates and supports the culture.
Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/m4kuD6QV4-0
In Part 2 of her interview with Joleen, Robin Haglund tells us about the ins and outs of being a garden mentor, how you can learn to be a gardener, and why this work is meaningful.
Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0HlQWHZdqdY
Robin Haglund implores you to stop running from things, and to start running toward your passion. In this inspiring first part, Joleen interviews gardening mentor Robin Haglund about here background in books, media and technology and how it all led her back to the soil.
Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2PUXh7uNBY
After studying university in the US, Tanya Haider had every intention of returning to her native Pakistan, but when an opportunity in children's programming arose, this entertainment maven was thrust into the "kid's space". Strategizing on how to appeal to youth's curiosity has been Tanya's calling card to work for some of the largest media conglomerates in the world. In this interview, Tanya talks media through the eyes of children.
Lindsay Droz and Kristi Lord went all in on their dreams. The longtime friends and business partners, saw a need and they filled it, making sustainable, organic and safe cleaning products that were also beautiful. With no entrepreneurial experience, but honed skills from Corporate America, they left their jobs to go all in on their company, L'Avant Collective. We learn in this inspiring interview why you should always believe in yourself.
As a little girl, Alisa Brodkowitz saw how the law could change the world, inspiring her to become an attorney. Opening up her own law firm shortly after graduating in aviation law was her first foray into entrepeneurship before opening up Lightening Law, a tech company that specializes in making justice more accessible. In this interview, we learn why making the law more accessible is a social justice matter and how bringing justice to the people through tech is actually a return to the days of olde.
Gabby Booth says the desert can make you extreme. It's likely that extremeness, that has made the Southwest native an unwavering advocate of the Phoenix art scene since she was a kid. Cutting her teeth in startups, and seeing a need all led this artist-owner to open up Luminis Creative Club, a full-service co-working space for artists and healers to safely express themselves and collaborate.
Can games make the world a better place? Josh Boykin thinks it's possible. In Part 2 of his interview with Joleen, he tackles big topics like how being a Black man informs his gaming and societal obligations, his role at Du whether meaningful narratives which tackle systemic issues and setting community standards can make gaming inclusive, and of course, if gaming can make the world a better place.
Josh Boykin is a gaming badass. This Midwestern native and founder of Intelligame talks to Joleen about how important it is to enjoy your work, what his experience at Disney taught him, violence in gaming, and how gaming narratives can connect to our us to our humanity.
Part 2 of our interview with culinary badass, Renee Erickson explores her affinity for the Pacific Northwest, all things food, why local is always better, being an author, and what the heck it's like to win a James Beard Award.
Pacific Northwest local legend, Renee Erickson talks to Joleen about the ins and outs of running a resturant. From cutting her teeth as a cook at Boat Street without culinary training, to opening a recognizable brand across a restaurant empire. Don't miss Part 1 of this interview.
Tishni, better known as Tish of TheBookthief28 on TikTok, has a romance with reading. Mixing her love of literature, social purpose and the critical thinking skills obtained in law school, this recent graduate has made her book reviews some of the most viewed on BookTok. In this interview, we learn how she has built her platform, what makes booktokkers tik (see what we did there?), and what's next.
Lauren Sato, the CEO of Ada's Developers Academy, is changing the face of tech. A lifelong social justice advocate, Lauren's career has touched many different fields, but has always centered around one thing: progress for marginalized identities. In this interview, we learn what makes Lauren the leader she is today, how diversity in homogenous fields makes them better, and why social good is good business.
Gamers are becoming the new rockstars, just ask Chris Mann. From what we wear to what we eat, we are taking cues from e-sports like never before. In Part 2 of his interview, Chris tells us how e-sports is more than gaming; it's a lifestyle and everyone is getting in on the action.
Serial entrepreneur and e-athlete, Chris Mann, is helping redefine the role of "gamers" in our society. In part 1 of his interview, he describes the windy path to becoming COO of Subnation, a media start-up focused on esports and gaming, the stereotypes that once plagued the industry and how gaming has gone from geek to chic.
"Inclusive" is Susan Freeman's favorite word. At her company, Freeman Means Business, Susan teaches businesses how to communicate both effectively and more inclusively lending to the support of diversity in the work place. From her amazing mentors to her current clients, we go on the journey with this badass business owner.
Reese Tanimura cares about people. After being a music teacher in her native Hawaii, this serial volunteer moved to Seattle and participated in multiple non-profits before becoming the Managing Director of Folklife Festival. With a keen interest in inclusion and equity, she has worked to guide the mainstay organization to celebrating diverse culture and art as a means to connect us to a larger social consciousness.
In part two of Alissa Leinonen's interview, we learn just how COVID-19 has affected Gourmondo and the rest of the Seattle restaurant industry. Alissa, whose motto is "never, never, never give up", explains how the pandemic sparked her commitment to philanthropy, focused her work on supporting the community and reignited her optimism and determination in the face of crisis.
Fourth-generation Seattleite, Alissa Leinonen, isn't the typical food business owner. Having earned a Business degree at University of Washington and a self-proclaimed "not great" chef, she colored outside of the lines to find out how she could contribute to her passion - the culinary world. Founding Gourmondo, a local catering staple, was her ticket. In this first part, Alissa explains her journey from business student to business owner and why creating a family fosters talent.
From her time at Real Networks in Business Development to the corner office as a VP of Napster, Gabriela Junkin has steadily and expertly climbed the ranks as one of the most respected women in music streaming. Her knowledge and enthusiasm has guided her through challenges and triumphs as she has navigated through a male-dominated high-tech industry. We hear her story and are encouraged to welcome new opportunities and always take risks.
From kindergarten, people noticed that Aimee Woodall had a gift for communications. That gift led her to work for several creative and marketing agencies, before founding her own, The Black Sheep Agency. At Black Sheep, Aimee focuses on creating messaging and activating communities centered around the common goal of making the world a better place. A branding agency dedicated to purpose, The Black Sheep Agency threw out the traditional rule book and built a marketing agency on kindness, respect and making an impact.
From her first physics classes in middle school, Priyanka Raha was fascinated with science and mathematics. Growing up in India, she became a national level achiever in Olympiads, paving her way into the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) field from an early age. After she immigrated to America, working in engineering, and had started a family, she realized the foundation for her work’s mission. Priyanka always believed that technology is a magic wand that can solve the most challenging problems. She founded PopSmartKids, which transforms the way children spend time with digital devices. In a time of “The Social Dilemma” PopSmartKids builds apps with kids’ digital health in mind and a focus on creation overconsumption. A refreshing idea indeed!
Originally from New York, Eileen Quigley’s first career was in journalism. Eileen’s background and experiences as a young adult gave her a unique appreciation for the value of time, as well as a constant yearning to learn new things in new industries. This led her involvement in eight different startups, including Real Networks. Today, she is the Executive Director of the Clean Energy Transition Institute (CETI), an independent nonprofit whose mission is to accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy in the Northwest.
After having a preventative mastectomy, Kristen Carbone felt cold ALL the time. Out of curiosity, she started talking to other women and found out that she wasn’t the only one: warmth was a serious issue for post-reconstruction women. The idea of Brilliantly Warm came from a self-serving solution using a thermal fabric design. Then the product became an entire movement; Kristen developed a striking desire to change the dialogue about breast cancer and focus on women who have first-hand experience that live with its impact. Every day, society shapes women to live in a silent culture not only when it comes to beauty trends, but also quality of life. Brilliantly offers a variety of classes, products and events so women can break the societal norms that tell them to deal with discomfort in silence, thus improving the quality of their lives post-treatment. Kristen is changing the way women talk about comfort, strength and resilience.
For Daniel Pak, the values he learned growing up in Hawaii walk with him today in his parenting, songwriting, and his work as the Executive Director of Totem Star, the non-profit he founded in Seattle. Growing up on Oahu, its rich, melting pot of cultures made Daniel the ultimate music man. As a music teacher, Daniel became part of a musical training intensive for young men recently released from juvenile detention. He immediately saw what an impact having a safe, creative space for youth had on their emotional state, life, and it seemed to create a key to success. This became his life’s work, and in 2010, Daniel, along with Thaddeus Turner, co-founded Totem Star, where all young people have access to music learning opportunities. The program’s key is using music as a universal language to support healthy, engaged, and productive young people. Totem Star is a family, first and foremost, this culture of love brings kids together from all backgrounds and demographics to be creative, learn, and be an everlasting positive impact on their lives.
In the second part of Megan Jasper’s interview, we learn about Megan’s journey from intern at Sub Pop to eventually becoming CEO of the entire company! Megan’s famous “Lexicon of Grunge” interview helped turn the world’s attention to Sub Pop and Seattle where she was part of the team that helped evolve the Seattle label into a diverse worldwide enterprise. Megan shares some behind-the-scenes insight into the massive challenges record labels have faced in the digital age and during COVID times. Megan’s firecracker energy has continued to light the fire that is Sub Pop Records, and is the ultimate inspiration for all music misfits hoping to make it in the music industry.
Megan Jasper is the ultimate punk rock goddess. From a young age, she resonated with
punk’s unique energy, DIY spirit, and acceptance of being your unique, self. In a world of
misfits, Megan fit right in. In Part 1 of 2, Megan and Joleen dive into her early days of their work
in the music industry. The ultimate badass, as a high-schooler Megan DJ-ed in Boston on the
weekends amidst dreams of becoming a schoolteacher. Fate intervened (thankfully) and while
on tour in Seattle with Dinosaur Jr, she realized she wanted to commit her life to working in the
music industry. Enter— Sub Pop Records where she began to rise the ranks…
Jodi Milstein always loved music and turned an internship at A&M Records into a full-fledged rock-and-roll career. Her go-getter spirit led her to rise through the ranks at the label, working with artists like Sheryl Crow, Jewel, Temple of the Dog and Soundgarden (which is when Joleen and Jodi first met). After overseeing marketing and touring for Lionel Richie’s company LBR Entertainment, Jodi grew weary of the road and became a therapist. Her entrepreneurial spirit gave her that “aha” moment and today, Jodi and her company Rock Star Therapy, help musicians and bands navigate the unique challenges of their profession and their identities as public figures.
Grace Bradley, was always an avid lover of all things literature. After starting out reviewing books, she soon discovered her natural knack for editing and joined the very first digital publishing company as a professional editor. As the publishing world shifted, Grace decided to follow suit and founded Grace Bradley Editing. I can personally vouch for her awesomeness, as Grace edits my Less Than Zero Rockstar Romance series. Her work is so much more than correcting grammar, she ensures that story pacing and conflict are on point to keep readers glued to the pages of a new book. In other words, bestsellers don’t become bestsellers without my friend Grace Bradley!
In the 2nd part of their interview, Joleen and Karim Meghji discuss the values which guide Karim’s work outlook today. After a successful trek at RealNetworks and his own startup venture, Karim developed a keen awareness about the value of company culture, which he now takes to every company he works at. Today, as the Chief Technology Officer at Remitly, Karim challenges his team to think beyond any constraints. He spends time creating value within the workplace not only to create a great workplace environment but also to create a well-rounded, prosperous business.
Karim Meghji was always a “tech-y” guy. From his early days writing code in high school, he loved the creative side of computer engineering. In the first of a two-part interview, Joleen dives into Karim’s early career days. Karim originally started in tech support answering phone calls, which gave him a unique appreciation for customer service which he carried on to all of his future roles. After taking some initiative and creating a customer-help software, Karim’s career in engineering took off, and he found himself as one of the tech executives at RealNetworks, where he met Joleen!
Growing up, Shari Siadat always stood out. As a first generation Iranian-American growing up in a small town in Massachusetts, she felt singled out in her community which lacked diversity. Before she formed her own thoughts about beauty and appearance, people told her how she should look. After years of enduring mixed messages about beauty, Shari took control of her identity - realizing she belonged to herself. From this realization, she created a new beauty brand, TooD Beauty. With its first collection just released to glowing press, TooD Beauty is meant to be a safe space for everyone to create and shine. With totally clean products and packaging, TooD opens the opportunity for every individual to express themselves in ways they’ve always dreamed of!
Rika Nakazawa, the founder and CEO of BoardSeatMeet was an overachiever at a young age. Growing up in a multi-cultural family in both Japan and the US, Rika’s desire to master everything from fine arts to physics served her well as one of the first business development executives to integrate entertainment into digital experiences. On this episode of The Lawyer Who Rocks, Rika shares how she built her pioneering career using skills of engagement— and how she was able to parlay these experiences into founding her social impact venture, BoardSeatMeet, which accelerates gender and racial diversity within corporate boardrooms.
Lily Cornell Silver is taking IGTV by storm with her amazing show, “Mind Wide Open” which was borne out of Lily’s belief that having open conversations about mental health is the best way to destigmatize it. Her work has led to worldwide media coverage and accolades. A recipient of the 2020 Leader of Mental Health Awareness Award by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Lily’s interviews with guests ranging from leaders in the health and wellness industry to musicians like Duff McKagan and Eddie Vedder have propelled her into the spotlight as a thought leader and influencer. All of this is impressive by any standards, but when you realize that she’s only twenty years old? It gives you ultimate faith in humanity. What is special to all of us at TLWR is Lily is our first second-generation guest. Her parents are the music manager Susan Silver (Episode 3) and the late Soundgarden/Audioslave singer, Chris Cornell. We hope you enjoy our last episode of 2020 with this beautiful episode of inspiration and hope. Watch Mind Wide Open here: https://mindwideopenproject.com/episodes/
The Seattle International Film Festival, or SIFF, began in 1976 and has become one of the top film festivals in North America. Executive Director, Andrew Haines began his tenure right before a global pandemic. Artistic Director, Beth Barrett has been a grounding force in curating the festival. Together, these two leaders have banded collaborated to help guide this important arts organization forward despite all obstacles. This is a must-listen for anyone who loves and supports film and wants to ensure that our arts organizations survive COVID -19
Regina Wamba’s love for art started when she was just 5 years old. Despite a lack of arts education in Idaho, Regina was determined to go to art school and apply her natural talent in visual communications and graphic design. After a stint in the “real world,” Regina’s natural entrepreneur tendencies took over. She founded her brand and built her reputation as an expert in creating designs, imaging, and projects with emotion and story. Today, Regina has several complimentary ventures including the Stock Alchemist, a ‘Bookstagram’ stock image business specializing in diversity, and the Image Apothecary. No matter which project she takes on, Regina desires to inspire authors and readers with diverse representation and total inclusivity.
Briaan Barron always knew she’d find a way to merge her great love for creativity and strategy. Responsible for building brands including Sound Transit, Northwest Film Forum Seattle Chocolate, and the Northwest African American Museum, Briaan founded Worthi, an agency targeted to uplift underserved founders, talent and executive leaders. Briaan takes great pride in using her self-taught graphic design skills to help clients launch impact-driven brands, break bad marketing habits, and nurture meaningful relationships. If that weren’t enough, Briaan recently launched Grail, a VOD channel “A virtual spa curated for the Melanated.”
Natural craftsmanship, creative spirit and a passion for solving everyday problems is the perfect combination for a born entrepreneur like Leslie Pierson. Leslie invented GoodHangups, an innovative magnetic system that enables you to hang art on any wall without ruining it. To say it has been a success is an understatement. If winning TODAY’s Next Big Thing award wasn’t enough, Leslie pitched on Shark Tank and secured a deal with Lori Greiner. Now millions of people use her invention. But wait, there’s more! Leslie has passed the torch to her son and serves as the President of his gaming company, Hot Taco (um, only one of the top selling card games on Amazon). Can I just say YAY LESLIE!!!
Abe and Rebecca bonded over their love of music. When both simultaneously started dabbling in consulting, they quickly realized they had very different skill sets… and that they needed each other. So they joined forces to create 2 Doors Management, which provides customized music and video licensing solutions. For Rebecca, starting 2DM was a learning curve, but her love for strategy gave her the confidence to systematize the back end of the business. Meanwhile, Abe used his developed skills in licensing to think of creative solutions and play the politics within the industry. In other words? The dream team Together, their partnership clicks, and their tips for co-success are noteworthy for every listener.
As a first-generation Nigerian American, Karen Okonkwo believed her path to success was through law, medicine, or engineering. In college, while studying to be a pediatrician, a quirky encounter with a homeless man at a festival completely changed her perspective. From that moment on, Karen wanted to be her own boss. Early in her career, out of necessity, she began shooting her own content to capture diverse imagery. As the idea grew, she went on to found TONL, a company that is transforming the world of stock photography. Today, Karen’s mission is to provide access to beautiful, real-world images of individuals of diverse ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, body types, sexual orientations, genders and ages.
For Kelly Bayett, music was always an escape. As a kid, she would put on headphones and pretend that nothing else existed. With her astounding taste, enthusiasm, and love for the music scene, Kelly devoted her life to music production. She has worked in voice acting, radio, and eventually went on to found her own production company, Barking Owl. As one of the only female founders in music production, she stands out with her booming confidence and pushes the boundaries of the music industry with each project she takes on!
In the second part of Aba Kwawu's interview, Joleen and Aba dive into the success of Aba's career in fashion and luxury branding. After studying fashion in London, Aba styled and media trained proffessional athletes and later founded her own agency, TAA Public Relations. What started as an at-home office turned into a PR Empire. Aba built up elite clients like Cirque Du Soleil and Laduree and created an astounding reputation for her and her brand. Today, TAA is one of the most reputable PR agencies in the world, and it all started with Aba Kwawu.
Aba Kwawu’s path to the fashion industry was full of kicks and turns. In the first of a two-part interview, Joleen and Aba dive into her roots and the core values that made Aba the leader she is today. A first-generation Ghanaian immigrant, Aba’s love for the arts was considered more of a hobby than a career. While she absolutely excelled in genetics and public health, her true calling was fashion so she ditched science and became the only American student at the London College of Fashion. Tune in next week to hear how Aba’s well-rounded education and connections led to a PR empire!
Growing up, Penny Sansevieri surrounded herself with books and wanted nothing more than to be a librarian. With her love for all things literature, she published her first book 25 years ago and saw a window for herself in the independent publishing industry[JH1] . Penny is a true publishing pioneer managing book marketing campaigns that have created countless bestselling authors (including The Lawyer Who Rocks!). Penny’s company, Author Marketing Experts, helps self-published authors learn how to market and promote their books and turn their books into a 24/7 selling machine.
In the second part of Mari Carr’s tell-all interview, we Mari delves into her creative writing process. Collaborating with other authors, Mari found a sisterhood in the writing community. Together they organize workshops and other ‘bootcamps’ in order to learn from each other. But there’s also a plot twist: Mari’s story runs closer to Joleen’s than you may think… tune in to hear the shocking way Mari and Joleen crossed paths, and how Mari’s support of Joleen’s alter-ego has been life-changing...
In the first part of a very special 2-part interview, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Mari Carr joins Joleen to dish on her phenomenal rise to success. On her 34th birthday, after working as a high school librarian and focusing on family and kids, Mari realized she hadn’t fulfilled one goal- writing a book. Fast forward to 12 years later, and Mari has sold over a million copies of her captivating, sexy romance novels. This week, tune in to hear how it felt to hit her first bestseller list!
This week Wendy Bernfeld, a true pioneer in digital media, joins Joleen all the way from Amsterdam! Known as the ‘Queen of New Media’, Wendy’s first love was for the arts. In a drive to get into the job market though, she went to law school and found a passion in litigation. With media as her main focus, she transitioned into consulting major businesses all around the world. She is now the CEO of Rights Stuff Media, consulting media businesses and teaching her clients how to protect their rights and make deals on their terms. Her global journey and vast experience make this episode a great lesson for all ‘media-junkies’!
In the second part of Kevin Lyman’s 2-part special, Kevin and Joleen dive into the evolution of music and giving back. His festival, the Warped Tour, holds the record for the longest running continuous tour at 25 years. With Warped, Kevin quickly learned that the status quo changes as music changes and was able to stay successful throughout the decades because he was always able to pivot. His vast knowledge in production and success of the Kevin Lyman Group, led him to teaching at USC, and now, Kevin finds a new type of joy from sharing his expertise and bonding with the new generation of passionate music leaders.
In the first week of this 2-part special, Kevin Lyman, a powerhouse in the music industry, joins Joleen to talk about the root of his love for music. Growing up in Claremont, California with hippies and punk rockers, Kevin established his “challenge the status quo” motto early on in life and carried it with him into the music industry. After college, he fell in love with live entertainment and went into promoting, throwing local LA shows and tours for bands like Jane’s Addiction and 9 Inch Nails. Next week, tune in to hear how Kevin evolved into an entrepreneur and all about his teaching at USC.
For Kerry Edelstein, versatility was always in her blood. Growing up, her love for all things math and media blended together to form a well-rounded, educated woman with countless opportunities. From her first internship, Kerry learned about the huge value of mentorship and team development, and carried that with her as she founded her first company. Today, she shares her experience in working with peer groups, and how mentorship from peers helped her feel secure enough to successfully launch Research Narrative, a data, research and analytics consultancy agency.
Wildworks CEO Clark Stacey thought that his career was set in academia. But after teaching a class on internet research, he fell in love with the limitless potential of the internet as an information medium. Clark began creating games for other brands before launching his own titles, including the amazing Animal Jam, one of the most popular interactive game for kids. Clark discusses the unique challenges gaming developers face, the nitty-gritty details for making it in the gaming industry and how to grow from a basement developer to a gaming powerhouse!
For Leslie Feinzaig, entrepreneurship was always deeply rooted in her family - her grandparents, father, and siblings were all self-employed. Growing up in Costa Rica, Leslie fought hard for more opportunity. Focusing on her education led her to study in London and then get accepted to Harvard Business School. She started her first business, Venture Kits, as a new mom before founding the phenomenal Female Founders Alliance. FFA started as a Facebook group meant for 25 women and grew into a 20,000-person empire. Today, passionate women at FFA gather together to help accelerate and grow female and non-binary venture capital.
On the second part of Tom Frank’s interview, Joleen dives into Tom’s path into business consulting. When he moved from working at entrepreneurial companies to leading them, Tom developed a keen sense of how to navigate the needs of the business with being a firm but fair leader. Find out how Tom has used his decades of experience to give back not only as a professor but as the CEO of a leading consulting business!
Tom Frank started off his career in advertising and rose to incredible heights in the world of entrepreneurship. In the first week of this 2-part interview, Joleen sits down with her close friend to discuss his start in Hollywood, including producing game shows and a blossoming friendship with Weird Al, to his executive days at RealNetworks, to what Tom calls his ‘House on the Prairie’ phase. And that is just the beginning! Tune in both weeks for Tom’s full journey to success.
Since childhood, Elizabeth Scallon was always trying to think bigger and better. Her initial passion for science and all things research quickly fused into a career in business when she realized ‘all science people report to an MBA’. With vast experience in building up science and tech startups, Elizabeth eventually came to WeWork Labs to make an impact on a global scale. By having higher level conversations, Elizabeth became a true powerhouse in Seattle’s startup ecosystem and has helped bring businesses of the PNW into the global sphere.
This week on The Lawyer Who Rocks, CEO of Rosetta Stone Matt Hulett brings practical advice for everyone worrying about what a recession means for their businesses. Throughout his career, Matt became known as THE turnaround guy, always jumping from one project to the next, each time with major success and development. His always-ready-to-go mindset is not just recommended, but necessary for every business badass in 2020. Learn about his practical tips for success and why he thinks now is the best time to start a new business on this action-packed episode!
Jill Angelo started her career in tech and quickly rose to become a high-level executive. But during a short sabbatical break, Jill realized she wanted to have a greater impact on society. Astounded by the lack of essential resources available for women, she founded Gennev, an online healthcare service that helps women entering the second half of their lives take control of their health. With online consultations, articles, and other services, Jill Angelo is breaking social norms and changing the way we approach healthcare in the 21st century.
Rand Fishkin started his career on a bold note: Instead of finishing college, he dropped out and launched his very first business, SEOmoz. His journey as a serial entrepreneur since has been a rollercoaster, and Rand has come out a total business badass. From working with family, to choosing mental health over status, Rand’s story is exemplary to every entrepreneur. On this episode of TLWR, Rand tells all about his newly released book, Lost and Founder, and about the success of his newest venture, SparkToro.
After decades of climbing up the ranks of corporate law, a visit to Walla Walla, Washington convinced Mike Martin there was more to life than being a lawyer. A wine connoisseur, Mike was always fascinated with wine and food culture. After his trip, Mike knew he found the perfect place for a career pivot and he opened his vineyard, The Walls. Through his amazing journey with The Walls, as well as his restaurant, Passatempo Taverno Italiana, Mike’s story proves that following your heart can pay off.
Andrew Joslyn was just a kid with a violin who wanted to play rock music. A composer, orchestrator, and multi-instrumentalist, Andrew’s passion for collaboration led him to work with a remarkably diverse group of world-class artists. From touring the world, co-writing and arranging music for the last three Macklemore albums (including the 4-time Grammy winning The Heist) to composing scores for films to releasing his own music, he has learned the importance and intricacies of the business side of the music. Combining business with art, Andrew became a truly diversified musician, which he believes is the key to success in the difficult music industry today.
TLWR’s very first guest, Megan McNally, is back for a special bonus interview! Joleen and Megan catch up on F-Bomb business and talk about the hardships small businesses are facing during the COVID-19 crisis. Megan tells the touching story of her own failed business and how she was able to pivot and start over. We hope all our listeners can learn from Megan’s observations and find a silver lining to emerge stronger on the other side.
Since her early days in change management, Laura Clise felt she had a social responsibility to make a difference in her community. Her badass career trek led her to make measurable impacts on diversity, equity, and inclusion everywhere she went. With this in mind, Laura founded The Intentionalist, which helps consumers find and intentionally support small businesses. With all that’s going on in the world, Laura’s wisdom could not be more timely, her passion and devotion to lifting up small business owners during the COVID-19 crisis is a must-listen as we live though hardship in our own communities. Bonus feature: Listen to Laura’s awesome COVID rap at the end of the episode!
During a time of true economic hardship, TLWR wants to support our amazing listeners by offering some timely and must-listen bonus content! For our very first minisode, we brought back HR-expert Mikaela Kiner to discuss the employment uncertainties during the global pandemic that is Covid-19. Joleen and Mikaela caught up on the success of Mikaela’s book, “Female Firebrands”, before diving into unemployment benefit options, dealing with recessions as a business owner, and how everyone can keep calm and steady throughout this time.
Kellie Phelan has always been a natural connector with a fiery drive. From working non-profits, to corporate consulting, to starting her own business, Kellie has created her success story by casting a wide net of contacts and being open-minded. Kellie tuned in to her self-starter persona and founded The Works- a gathering place in an urban environment where students can come together to learn practical, creative, and essential life skills. Now, her everyday mission is to create a sense of community by giving others a chance to share their unique stories.
Throughout her career, Leigh McMillan’s spontaneity and curiosity has enabled her to master the art of communication in many different industries. From politics to media to automotive and analytics, Leigh has made a career out of adaptability. Now CEO of Whitepages, Leigh brings her uniqueness and humor to the workplace, creating a comfortable, passionate, and productive environment. By saying ‘yes’ to seemingly abstract opportunities, Leigh art of flexibility has evolved into an incredible badass leadership model.
A born entrepreneur, by age 20 Jason Thane launched a successful side-hustle valet service. After leading technical staffs at some of the most innovative start-ups, he identified that companies needed a best-in-breed software development solution. So, Jason founded GenUI in 2009, and his team has created products that have appeared in Fortune, Fast Company, Gizmodo’s App of the Day, TIME Magazine’s App of the Week, and Apple’s “Best of” year-end recap. What is his key to success? Jason think it is his ability to surround himself with a dream team of diverse and innovative people. Learn why on this week’s episode of The Lawyer Who Rocks.
Part 2 of Scott Ehrlich’s interview dives into Scott’s serial entrepreneurial adventure. After his time at Real Networks, Scott turned creativity into technological successes with projects like the League of Extraordinary Dancers and Substance over Hype. Today, Scott is plowing through the world of broadcasting at Sinclair Broadcasting Group with yet another groundbreaking vision. His amazing path has made a real impact on media and is an inspiration to all listeners.
Scott Ehrlich started his career as a poly-sci major and political strategist, so of course, his first contribution to the state of media was productizing news. From the creation and launch of Foxnews.com and News Corp., Scott has pioneered the modern way we consume media. In Part 1 of Scott’s interview, Scott talks about the state of politics and news and how he invented the SVOD business model.
Terry Morgan is a Seattle treasure. From an early age, his life revolved around music. His love for ethnomusicology and exploring world cultures turned him into one of the founding figures of Seattle’s legendary punk rock scene. For over 40 years, Terry’s company, Modern Enterprises, has produced some of the most unique live events across genres. His current project, the Borealis Festival of Light, is his biggest yet - bringing extraordinary light art to life.
Alina Soltys was always a go-getter. With the help of her math-wiz father, Alina learned the importance of understanding numbers from a young age. She applied her math skills to business strategy and has forged a career as a total financial badass in tech and gaming, rising quickly in the male-dominated investment world. As the founder of her new venture, QuantumTech Partners, Alina works with small and medium gaming companies all around the world, changing the investment landscape in the billion-dollar industry one transaction at a time.
From her early childhood days working on her grandfather’s farm, Shelley Gaddie knew the importance of hard work. Quickly rising in the corporate ranks after her studies at UC Berkeley, Shelley didn’t want to focus on the inner workings of just one business. So, she started her own consulting company, Project Corps, which recently won the King County Female Owned Small Business of the Year award! Shelley advises companies in healthcare, technology, government, and more to strategically communicate their way to success. Big projects bring high demands, and Shelley loves nothing more than to get her hands dirty with a great business challenge. Her to-the-point tips for executing any business plan are helpful not just for other project managers, but for any business owner.
With a background in marketing, Peter Zaballos spent over 25 years in high-growth tech companies as a C-level executive. Always a keen observer and listener, he was frustrated when it took him over a year to get approval to increase the wage of an unequally paid female employee. He embraced the idea of creating a “User Manual,” a one page document for his staff which, among other things, expressed his core beliefs of inclusion and diversity. Peter and Joleen discuss how important it is for men to make uncomfortable decisions for the sake of creating a diverse, safe space where everyone can voice their opinion and be heard. His powerful message for real change in business equality make this episode a must-listen.
Angy Merola discovered her love for accounting while desperately attempting to evade a Calculus course. But Angy was too social to be just a ‘bean counter’, so she took her financial background into operating retail businesses. With her work at Zulily, GlassyBaby, and now Kari Gran Cosmetics, Angy is a pro at keeping the checks and balances within a business. On this episode, Angy explains the importance of understanding your customer, and talks through useful and easy tricks to make the finances of a new business more efficient and understandable.
Emmy award-winning news anchor Carolyn Douglas spent thousands of hours behind the microphone. After working for King TV for 20 years, her curiosity to be ‘in the thick of it’ drove her to start her own consulting business. Her consulting company, Carolyn Douglas Communications, gives her the flexibility to define the story for all types of businesses, from non-profits to the City of Edmonds, and even the University of Washington. Carolyn sits down with Joleen to discuss the state of journalism, her hopes for the future of news and how the importance of curiosity is one of the most valuable tools any reporter can have.
Mikaela Kiner forged a career as a busy HR executive. Determined to take a more modern approach to solving HR problems, she started her own badass company, Reverb. A first-hand witness to so many instances of female inequality in the workplace, Mikaela’s brand new book, “Female Firebrands: Stories and Techniques to Change, Take Control, and Succeed in the Workplace” tells the stories of badass women from every walk of life who own their own power, diversity, and accomplishments. The book also gives practical advice to help women overcome obstacles with grace and wisdom. This is a truly a must-listen episode about a must-read book
Tahmina Watson is the dynamic and inspirational founder of Watson Immigration Law, and is making a profound impact on protecting immigrant rights. She shares how immigration law became her passion and how the changes in immigration laws in the US have fueled her crusade to protect fundamental human rights. The author of “The Startup Visa”, and the host of her own podcast “Watson Talks Immigration” Tahmina’s knowledge and passion make this a must-listen episode.
It all started when Geoff Walker put on the beloved WSU mascot “Butch” costume. Few people have a more fascinating career than Geoff, from launching amazing brands, planning fantastic events and starting his own company, Geoff’s shares how his ability to cultivate relationships have led him to working behind the scenes at the NFL, hobnobbing with famous musicians to launching his own company. With professional and college stadiums and event venues moving to the clear bag policy, Geoff’s company, Walker’s Lockers has become the premiere trusted bag-check partner for events all across the country. He shares his fascinating journey and provides excellent advice on how the relationships you cultivate will lead you to places you’d never dream about.
On this incredibly special episode, Chanel Reynolds shares with Joleen her deeply emotional story of how she took one of the hardest tragedies one can face and turned it into a triumph that goes on to help others. After the sudden passing of her husband, Chanel founded “Get Your Shit Together” to help others face critical end-of-life matters to be prepared for the unexpected. Chanel's personal experience turned into her life's passion, and her book “What Matters Most” highlights the importance of always having a plan. Her resilience, incredible strength, and fierceness make Chanel not only a badass woman, but also a badass entrepreneur. Her very important message is a must-listen to all.
“All communities are made better by arts and music.” Kate Becker, the Creative Economy Strategist at Office of King County Executive Dow Constantine, has dedicated her career to developing a thriving creative economy. Passionate about the arts from an early age, Kate has had an inspirational rise from all-ages club promoter to founder of the Vera Project to our region’s key driver of economic policy for the creative arts. One of our most powerful leaders, Kate is traveling the country to evangelize the concept of a creative economy and to also learn from other cities. She shares some of the biggest challenges that artists and small businesses who support the arts community face in growing cities and how regional government can make a positive difference in supporting the arts.
Can you imagine attending a meeting and actually accomplishing something?! Human-Centered Strategy is just one of the tools Intentional Futures provides for its clients. The company co-founded by Michael Dix, solves hard problems that matter and help launch big ideas. He sits down with Joleen to tell his story from his experience establishing an Internet venture in China, running a new practice at Siegel & Gale and solving product and marketing challenges at Microsoft, and how that led him to cultivate (not build) this fantastic company.
From Moscow to Kentucky to Seattle and back again, Zeptolab CEO Misha Lyalin loves to build things. From his beginnings as a programming contractor at Microsoft to the CEO of one of the most successful gaming companies in the world, Misha’s a true visionary. From Zeptolab’s offices in Barcelona, Misha shares the strategy behind Cut the Rope, King of Thieves and CATS Crash Arena Turbo Stars and how these brands have exploded into pop culture and changed the face of casual gaming.
In New York City, in reaction to increasing spectacle and extravagance of Broadway shows, Jane Jones dreamed of returning theater to a place of authentic listening. Once back in Seattle, Myra Platt joined Jane to create Book-It Repertory Theater, the first theater group to adapt literature into theater. Joleen chats with the creators of the “Book-It” style about the fascinating journey of a group of artists who have created, funded and launched a successful theater company that has been delighting audiences for over 32 years. Jane and Myra also discuss how the trials and tribulations of non-profit arts organization mirror any start-up company, and how important it is for our communities to support the arts.
90% of women have an idea but only 10% do something about it, and only 4% of patent applications are filed by women. As the adage goes, necessity is the mother of all invention. But, how does a great idea go from that to market, to a success. Hilary Meyerson and Mina Yoo teamed up together to build the roadmap to demystify the process of taking inventions to market and beyond. Their book “Be an InventHer: An Everywoman’s Guide to Creating the Next Big Thing” combines straightforward advice, encouragement and success stories of other female inventors with the underlying message to give it a shot. Joleen had the opportunity to interview them live at the Seattle Interactive Conference to learn how this dynamic duo plans to help new inventors get to market.
You can get your copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Be-InventHer-Everywomans-Guide-Creating/dp/1632172755 or through your favorite book seller.
Kerry came out of the womb interested in the persuasion arts and started on her career path early. From music to branding to politics to helming a revolution against the establishment, Kerry’s inability to accept the status quo has led her to forge a remarkable career. Now the CMO of one of the hottest co-working space companies, The Riveter, Kerry is changing the world one day at a time and sat down with Joleen to tell us how it all happened.
Dave Young wasn’t content wearing a suit as a Wall Street analyst or finance manager at a major telecom company. Instead, he donned a motorcycle jacket and cracked the proverbial code to develop ground-breaking patents in cloud storage with his lifelong friends and business partners. A numbers guy, Dave is an avid fund and investment manager and the CEO of a start-up. Joleen sits down with Dave to learn how he pivoted a photo-centric partnership with one of the biggest brand-names in the industry into DeskLess Workers, a company that provides communication and productivity technology – and was just awarded an Innovation Award by the United States Air Force.
Concise and lean is the name of the game. Ian Freed, former RealNeworks mafia member and current CEO and Co-Founder of Bamboo Learning, has been at the forefront of some of our most compelling and transformative consumer products of the past couple of decades. While at Amazon, he headed the business teams responsible for both the Kindle and Echo devices. Ian shares with Joleen why he made the leap into entrepreneurship and how Bamboo Learning is poised to be the next game-changing consumer product in the world of voice-powered education. Find out more about Bamboo Learning at: https://bamboolearning.com/
Jennessa West’s rise to power producer in Seattle started with her passion for film. Beginning with Seattle production jobs for DreamWorks, Warner Brothers and Walt Disney, Jennessa moved to Hollywood to work on episodic television for Warner Brothers, CBS and FX. When she returned to Seattle, Jennessa obtained a degree in Non-Profit Arts Management and ran development for two prominent theater companies in Seattle. Joleen learns the compelling story of how this bad-ass producer has used her combined production and fundraising experience to become one of the most sought-after producers in the Pacific Northwest.
John Cook, is the founder of Seattle’s seminal tech startup/publication Geekwire. A former journalist from an entrepreneurial family, John and his co-founder, Todd Bishop started GeekWire to bring stories of the amazing start-ups in Seattle, Washington to the world. Committed to its mission of highlighting diversity and to tell stories that haven’t been yet told, GeekWire is the go-to place for information about the Seattle tech scene and beyond. You can find new stories and reporting daily at https://www.geekwire.com/ and be sure the check out the Geekwire Summit October 7-9th to be held in downtown Seattle. More info and tickets can be found here: https://www.geekwire.com/events/geekwire-summit-2019/
Kari Gran and Lisa Strain have used the mantra “it will always work out” to turn a bootstrapped cosmetics brand into a funded “we-can-do-anything” business. Former real estate colleagues, they became business partners after Kari’s career burn-out inspired her to create hand-poured products using only the finest naturally derived, organic, wild harvested and non-GMO ingredients. Joleen learns why Kari Gran Cosmetics isn’t content to “frump along” and how Kari and Lisa have positioned the company into a coveted position within the cosmetics industry. You can find Kari Gran Cosmetics at: https://karigran.com/
After guiding ReachNow through its joint venture with Daimler, Steve Banfield handed over the reins and bought a one-way ticket to Europe for a pilgrimage on the historic trail through Spain called the Camino de Santiago. With a voice as smooth as the Kentucky Bourbon he brought with him, Steve sits down with Joleen to talk about his departure from ReachNow, share insights from his 850 Km journey across Spain, and why it was important to unplug. Want to see/hear more from Steve?
You can visit his blog: https://stevebanfield.blog/
His love of food and his get up, show up, and get it done work ethic has carried Tom Douglas through more than 30 years in the restaurant business here in Seattle. He was so very kind to sit down with Joleen at his cooking school, Hot Stove Society to share his insights on the restaurant business in Seattle and his circle of life business model. If you would like to hear more from Tom, you can find him weekly on his KIRO radio show, “Seattle Kitchen” with fellow chef Thierry Rautureau. Which of course, is also available as a podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seattle-kitchen/id503308704
How do you bring the underground cannabis market to the mainstream? Jhavid Mohseni, CEO of Tamerlane Trading Company, draws from his entrepreneurial roots. Joleen talks with Jhavid about how working at his mother’s fish farm and his consumer electronics product background have created the perfect skillset to develop an innovative business model in the cannabis market. Jhavid’s interest in cannabis stemmed (see what we did there) from its medicinal and healing qualities, and his take on the business of cannabis is insightful - this is a can’t-miss episode.
Data. Data. Data. In the tech world, all we hear about is the importance of data. Marty Roberts, CEO of Wicket Labs shares how his nerdtastic idea to bridge the gap from insights to action led to the creation of ground-breaking data analytic products. As a seasoned and respected tech veteran, Marty has great insights on creating a corporate culture. Plus, learn Marty’s Law of Corporate Common Sense.
When the two most famous female rock icons in the world showed up on Sue Ennis’ doorstep at Berkeley, her life changed forever. Sue’s friendship with Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart began at Sammamish High School and their songwriting partnership has led to over 30 million records sold. Sue talks to Joleen about the business of songwriting, the changing music industry and why relationships are the lifeblood of a long career.
And this is why, they just work harder than everyone else. When was the last time you worked a 20-hour day and slept on your office floor? That is badass! Matthew Zagursky and Devin Nash started early and never quit. They bonded over their love of live broadcasting video game play and it blossomed from there! It didn’t take long to form N3RDFUSION, a talent agency for live broadcasting gamers. They sat down with Joleen to tell their story.
What can a business owner learn from an elite athlete like Russell Wilson? Liz Boyer knows! She's the owner of Northwest Performance Psychology and on todays episode she and Joleen discuss how using sports psychology techniques in your everyday life can help you grow your business and perform to your highest potential.
Film Producer, Record Label, Management Company, Tech Investor, Brent Stiefel does it all. How does a guy from Miami who started in pharmaceuticals create Votiv Entertainment, Seattle’s most exciting entertainment conglomerate? Joleen learns how his MBA degree from University of Washington and an internship at Sub Pop paved the way. Learn more about Votiv here: http://votiv.is/
Isn’t that how all successful business owners start, as Parole Officers?? Well, maybe not, but that’s what started Colleen on her badass path. Thankfully, her never quit mentality and amazing family provided a strong foundation to start her public relations company, Communique PR, with her sister. https://www.communiquepr.com/
Colleen talks with Joleen about founding Communique PR, writing a best-selling book and why she believes in the concept of Strategic Public Relations. You can find “Strategic Public Relations: 10 Principles to Harness the Power of PR here: https://www.amazon.com/Strategic-Public-Relations-Principles-Harness-ebook/dp/B005CQBA0Q
Film and television mega-star Tom Skerritt has a passion for the art of storytelling. Known for iconic roles in “MAS*H”, “Gunsmoke”, “Bonanza”, “Alien”, “Top Gun”, “A River Runs Through It”, “Steel Magnolias”, “Picket Fences” and many more, Tom and his wife Julie have launched a startup called Heyou Media featuring “bite-sized entertainment for every appetite.” In this episode, Tom sits down with Joleen to discuss his 50 years in the industry and how Heyou will transform the way we view entertainment.
Talk about a career 360! Laura Murphy, a longtime friend of Joleen’s, from the early Seattle grunge days, takes us through her music career evolution and what led her to pursue a second career in the health industry. We also find out what famous rock star used to hang out at her house to play with her puppies!
Keela didn't play the piano as a child, she learned how to code! A role model to all women in the technology space, Keela sat down with Joleen to discuss her "Put yourself out there!" philosophy and why that has served her well in product innovation and management at tech companies like RealNetworks, T-Mobile, Expedia, and UrbanSpoon. She also gives a look at the inner workings of how some the most successful products are developed from the ground up, and where her next adventure will lead her hint: Netflix!.
What if you could flip executive recruiting on its head? Caroline Stokes, the Author of Elephants Before Unicorns and founder of The Emotionally Intelligent Recruiter shares her aha moment that has taken head hunting and executive coaching to a new level. You can find out more about Caroline here. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ocarolinestokes/ And her book here.
“How hard can it be to make good underwear?” TomboyX co-founders Fran Dunaway & Naomi Gonzalez had a simple question that nearly everyone has asked themselves at some point. Joleen learns how the lack underwear choice launched one of the county’s hottest eco-friendly and sustainable businesses, what it's like working and running a company with your partner, and the importance of inclusion. If you need great undies in your life, or more (they make swimwear too!) you can find them at: https://tomboyx.com/ You can learn more about Joleen at: https://www.hmlglaw.com/profiles/team/joleen-hughes-founder-principal
Before Steve Banfield, the former CEO of ReachNow took off on his trek on the Camino de Santiago, he sat down with Joleen to discuss the evolution of his career, his leadership philosophy and why millennials are a true asset to the workforce. Steve also reflects on his experiences at ReachNow, which made it possible (as he says) "to put a BMW in the palm of your hand", and you behind the wheel (or the back seat) in a matter of minutes. You can keep up with Steve via his blog: https://stevebanfield.blog/2019/03/17/whats-next/ on Twitter https://twitter.com/stevebanfield or on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevebanfield You can learn more about Joleen here: https://www.hmlglaw.com/profiles/team/joleen-hughes-founder-principal
Erika Shaffer, Director of Strategic Communications for Madrona Venture Group, plays a very stragic role in the media exposure for startups lucky enough to have the backing of Madrona. Today Erika shares tips on how to attract venture capital and why your story and team matter most to your business.
Leslie Grandy is an expert in new product development, business planning and strategy, she’s also a kick ass sponsor and mentor to women in business. In this episode, Leslie and Joleen discuss the many ways women can support one another in business plus, Leslie talks about how the corporate machine works and how to be an entrepreneur in a large corporation. Leslie currently serves on the Innovation Advisory Board of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and is one of the founding members of the Seattle Chapter of Advancing Women in Product.
Virtual reality you can feel! That’s what the badasses, at HaptX are working on. And that’s what Joleen is talking about on this episode with Joe Michaels and Andrew Mitrak. They chat up their very cool emerging haptic technology which they say is 50% science and 50% magic, how it is ground breaking across industries and changing the way things like cars are designed and manufactured. HaptX will be in be in Austin, Texas March 8-11 for SXSW, where they are a finalist for the SXSW Interactive Innovation Award.
To learn more visit: https://haptx.com/
Today’s guest author, speaker, entrepreneur, May McCarthy shares 7 steps you could take today to achieve every single one of your business and life goals. Plus, why you need to be your own Chief Spiritual Officer.
Joleen continues her conversation with Grammy-winner Barrett Martin they dive into his work producing across genres and winning a Latin Grammy. And why he chose to self-publish his book, “The Singing Earth” which chronicles music on six continents. To learn more about Barrett, visithttps://barrettmartin.com
Joleen and Grammy-winning producer, composer, and renowned drummer Barrett Martin unpack some of the legal pitfalls of the music business and lessons learned from R.E.M.
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In this episode: a rare interview with artist management maven Susan Silver. She's managed iconic Seattle bands Soundgarden, Alice in Chains and Screaming Trees and co-owns one of the best, longstanding live music venues in the city. Not only is Susan Joleen's first mentor -- she's been blazing trails for women in music and business for decades.
More F-Bombs will be dropped in Part 2 of Joleen's interview with Megan McNally. Joleen will focus on Megan's decision to fold her business and why that became an opportunity for next-level professional development. Plus, we'll dive deeper into the F-Bomb Breakfast Club - where women founders and business leaders are taking the reigns and organizing themselves in Seattle and beyond.
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On today's inaugural podcast Joleen talks with fellow lawyer and entrepreneur Megan McNally, one of Seattle’s most influential people, about her startup successes and failures. Megan shares what makes her a badass and why she’s so invested in women businesses making their mark and claiming their space. F-bombs will be dropped.
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Joleen Hughes, founder and owner of Hughes Media Law Group, is a business badass. From music, to technology, to law, Joleen’s done it all, and done it well. In her new podcast, Joleen is sharing what she’s learned and taking her friends along for the ride. On The Lawyer Who Rocks, Joleen chats up fellow entrepreneurs about what they do, how they do it, and what they’ve learned along the way. From founders of startups making waves in tech and media, to authors, musicians and VC’s – The Lawyer Who Rocks is amplifying their badassery with the world at large.
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