Sep 11, 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...
Apr 23, 2019
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!
Apr 3, 2019
“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...
Mar 27, 2019
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...
Mar 20, 2019
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.