Female Startup Club

Hello and welcome back to the show! It’s Doone here, your host and hype girl.Today, we’re kicking off our three-part mini-series all about bootstrapping—those early, scrappy days where you’re building a dream with sheer grit, determination, and maybe a little duct tape.For this first episode, I’m chatting with the amazing Piera Gelardi, who you might know as the co-founder of Refinery29. But today, we’re diving into her latest creative venture, Wild Things World—a bootstrapped startup dedicated to bringing more play and joy into our everyday lives. And let me tell you, it is a total cracker of an episode.Piera radiates good vibes, and in our chat, she shares what she’s learned from her 15 years at Refinery29, why bootstrapping her new business has brought her back to her roots, and her framework for tapping into your creative self—because we all have that magic spark just waiting to be unlocked.Wild Things World is all about celebrating the power of play. Did you know that play reduces stress, boosts creativity, and even helps us live longer? Yeah, it’s that good. So if you’ve been feeling stuck, uninspired, or just plain blah, this episode is the perfect dose of creative energy.Alrighty, let’s dive in. This is Piera for Female Startup Club.LINKS WE MENTION:Piera Luisa InstagramRefinery29 WebsiteWild Things World WebsiteFemale Startup Club - Ecommerce FundamentalsJoin the FSC CLUB & Ask Your Questions: www.facebook.com/groups/femalestartupclubJoin thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com Female Startup Club's InstagramDoone's InstagramDoone's TikTok

Hello and welcome back to the show! It’s Doone here, your host and hype girl.Today, we’re kicking off our three-part mini-series all about bootstrapping—those early, scrappy days where you’re building a dream with sheer grit, determination, and maybe a little duct tape.For this first episode, I’m chatting with the amazing Piera Gelardi, who you might know as the co-founder of Refinery29. But today, we’re diving into her latest creative venture, Wild Things World—a bootstrapped startup dedicated to bringing more play and joy into our everyday lives. And let me tell you, it is a total cracker of an episode.Piera radiates good vibes, and in our chat, she shares what she’s learned from her 15 years at Refinery29, why bootstrapping her new business has brought her back to her roots, and her framework for tapping into your creative self—because we all have that magic spark just waiting to be unlocked.Wild Things World is all about celebrating the power of play. Did you know that play reduces stress, boosts creativity, and even helps us live longer? Yeah, it’s that good. So if you’ve been feeling stuck, uninspired, or just plain blah, this episode is the perfect dose of creative energy.Alrighty, let’s dive in. This is Piera for Female Startup Club.LINKS WE MENTION:Piera Luisa InstagramRefinery29 WebsiteWild Things World WebsiteFemale Startup Club - Ecommerce FundamentalsJoin the FSC CLUB & Ask Your Questions: www.facebook.com/groups/femalestartupclubJoin thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com Female Startup Club's InstagramDoone's InstagramDoone's TikTok

Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl.In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes.Tune into this gem to hear Denetrias Charlemagne, founder of Avec Drinks, reveal the secrets behind selling 100,000 units in her first year. LINKS:Denetrias InstagramAVEC Drinks WebsiteFemale Startup Club - Ecommerce FundamentalsJoin the FSC CLUB & Ask Your Questions: www.facebook.com/groups/femalestartupclubJoin thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com Join our tool and private community for small business owners, Majic [formerly known as Hype Club]Female Startup Club's InstagramDoone's InstagramDoone's TikTok

Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl.In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes.Dive into this gem with Ariel Kaye, founder of Parachute Home, as she shares her journey of proving out her concept and finding those crucial first customers. Ariel reveals the strategies she used to validate her ideas and leverage PR to build momentum. Whether you’re in the early stages of your business or looking to enhance your customer acquisition strategy, this one is key!LINKS:Ariel Kaye InstagramParachute Home WebsiteFemale Startup Club - Ecommerce FundamentalsJoin the FSC CLUB & Ask Your Questions: www.facebook.com/groups/femalestartupclubJoin thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com Join our tool and private community for small business owners, Majic [formerly known as Hype Club]Female Startup Club's InstagramDoone's InstagramDoone's TikTok

Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl.In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes.In this gem, Girlboss CEO Lulu Liang shares her pivotal insights on steering a company through a successful exit and stepping into the role of CEO. Whether you're an aspiring leader or preparing for your own company’s exit, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge from someone who’s been there and done that.LINKS:Lulu Liang InstagramLuxy Hair WebsiteGirlboss WebsiteFemale Startup Club - Ecommerce FundamentalsJoin the FSC CLUB & Ask Your Questions: www.facebook.com/groups/femalestartupclubJoin thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com Join our tool and private community for small business owners, Majic [formerly known as Hype Club]Female Startup Club's InstagramDoone's InstagramDoone's TikTok

Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl.In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes.In this gem of an episode, Nude Barre founder Erin Carpenter shares the incredible story of how tennis legend Serena Williams became an investor in her brand.LINKS:Erin Carpenter InstagramNude Barre WebsiteFemale Startup Club - Ecommerce FundamentalsJoin the FSC CLUB & Ask Your Questions: www.facebook.com/groups/femalestartupclubJoin thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com Join our tool and private community for small business owners, Majic [formerly known as Hype Club]Female Startup Club's InstagramDoone's InstagramDoone's TikTok

Hello and welcome back to the show - it’s Doone here - your host and Hype Girl.In these twice-weekly episodes, we will be digging back into our archives to find little value-packing gems from previous episodes.In this gem, One Stripe Chai founder Farah Jesani shares her strategic approach to targeting the right customers and attracting them to her brand. Farah reveals the key tactics she used to identify her audience and connect with them in meaningful ways!LINKS:Farah Jesani InstagramOne Stripe Chai WebsiteOne Stripe Chai InstagramFemale Startup Club - Ecommerce FundamentalsJoin the FSC CLUB & Ask Your Questions: www.facebook.com/groups/femalestartupclubJoin thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com Join our tool and private community for small business owners, Majic [formerly known as Hype Club]Female Startup Club's InstagramDoone's InstagramDoone's TikTok

Imagine a world where women receive equal funding and opportunities as men, are free from the systemic barriers we face on a daily basis, and are in control of our own wealth and finances. That’s the future we’re working towards here at Female Startup Club.Hi, I’m Doone - your host and hype girl. If you’re new here, this is the popular business podcast that takes you behind the scenes of some the world’s most successful entrepreneurs - that happen to be women.Women like Cindy Gallop from MakeLoveNotPorn, your portal to sexual self-discovery, and so many other things - inspiration, entertainment, sex education through real world demonstration. Cindy Gallop is the visionary founder of MakeLoveNotPorn and a fierce advocate for sex positivity and gender equality. I have become such a hype girl of hers online. Cindy is out there challenging societal norms and very loudly sharing her views on the state of the world, especially when it comes to women, and she is currently in the middle of a fundraise for MakeLoveNotPorn. We’ll be getting into that a little bit deeper in the episode (I invested!). Before that, we dive into the origins of her story, how to change the world through vulnerability and education, and the role of AI in our future. Whether you're just starting your side hustle, scaling your biz or looking for inspiration, join us on this crazy journey to learn all the good stuff like raising venture capital, selling your startup for life changing money, mistakes you can avoid and how to keep your mental health in check.Subscribe to get our new episodes and join our community of 120,000+ women below.This is Cindy Gallop for Female Startup Club.LINKS WE MENTION:Cindy Gallop InstagramMakeLoveNotPorn InstagramCindy Gallop TikTokMakeLoveNotPorn TikTokFemale Startup Club - Ecommerce FundamentalsJoin the FSC CLUB & Ask Your Questions: www.facebook.com/groups/femalestartupclubJoin thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com Join our tool and private community for small business owners, Majic [formerly known as Hype Club]Female Startup Club's InstagramDoone's InstagramDoone's TikTok

Imagine a world where women receive equal funding and opportunities as men, are free from the systemic barriers we face on a daily basis, and are in control of our own wealth and finances. That’s the future we’re working towards here at Female Startup Club.Hi, I’m Doone - your host and hype girl. If you’re new here, this is the popular business podcast that takes you behind the scenes of some the world’s most successful entrepreneurs - that happen to be women.Women like Cindy Gallop from MakeLoveNotPorn, your portal to sexual self-discovery, and so many other things - inspiration, entertainment, sex education through real world demonstration. Cindy Gallop is the visionary founder of MakeLoveNotPorn and a fierce advocate for sex positivity and gender equality. I have become such a hype girl of hers online. Cindy is out there challenging societal norms and very loudly sharing her views on the state of the world, especially when it comes to women, and she is currently in the middle of a fundraise for MakeLoveNotPorn. We’ll be getting into that a little bit deeper in the episode (I invested!). Before that, we dive into the origins of her story, how to change the world through vulnerability and education, and the role of AI in our future. Whether you're just starting your side hustle, scaling your biz or looking for inspiration, join us on this crazy journey to learn all the good stuff like raising venture capital, selling your startup for life changing money, mistakes you can avoid and how to keep your mental health in check.Subscribe to get our new episodes and join our community of 120,000+ women below.This is Cindy Gallop for Female Startup Club.LINKS WE MENTION:Cindy Gallop InstagramMakeLoveNotPorn InstagramCindy Gallop TikTokMakeLoveNotPorn TikTokFemale Startup Club - Ecommerce FundamentalsJoin the FSC CLUB & Ask Your Questions: www.facebook.com/groups/femalestartupclubJoin thousands of small business owners who are reading our newsletter every Monday at: www.femalestartupclub.com Join our tool and private community for small business owners, Majic [formerly known as Hype Club]Female Startup Club's InstagramDoone's InstagramDoone's TikTok