SAYge Real Stories

SAYge Real Stories

Hosted by: Linda Nedell

We are not alone. There is another woman who has been there, has walked the same path. Through the Real Stories podcast, you can hear the inspiring stories of real women who faced real life issues and gained real...

Episodes

Female Founder Series: Founder Tara Gilvar on Navigating Change and Inspiring Growth

Tara Gilvar, founder of Believe, Inspire, Grow (B.I.G), turned a single email into a global women’s network with chapters spanning the East Coast and Europe . After leaving her 25-year corporate career to focus on...
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Female Founder Series: Crafting a Business That Grows with Heart with Luxury Baby Brand Owner Karen Helburn

Karen Helburn is founder and owner of Just Hatched, a luxury baby boutique specializing in retail and corporate baby gifting, based in Guilford, Connecticut. Karen has grown her business from modest beginnings at her...
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Female Founder Series: FoodTech Founder Erica Tuggle on Growing with Intention and Balance

Erica Tuggle is the founder and CEO of Livin (formerly CooKonnect), a platform that bridges busy professionals with personal chefs, creating healthier home-cooked meals. Erica’s journey to entrepreneurship was sparked...
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Female Founder Series: Tackling Everest with Tech Founder Mia Umanos

Mia Umana is the founder of Clickvoyant, an AI-powered analytics firm revolutionizing how mid-sized e-commerce businesses access and use marketing data. A first-time founder with over 15 years in marketing analytics,...
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Female Founder Series: Defying Limits with founder Karen Humphries Sallick

Karen Humphries Sallick is the CEO and co-founder of Contacts411, a platform that provides high quality, privacy compliant contact updating and enhancement for small businesses. After 35 years leading top brands like...
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Female Founder Series: Building Support with Community Founder Inbal Claudio

Inbal Claudio is a serial entrepreneur and creator of Like-Minded Collective, championing female entrepreneurs through community and collaboration. Drawing from her own journey, she highlights the power of hiring the...
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The Power of Vulnerability: Rebekah Bastian’s Journey

In this episode, Rebekah Bastian opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped her path from VP at Zillow to founder of OwnTrail. She shares how embracing her own vulnerability and taking the leap into the unknown...
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Building Wisdom: Two Founders Are Redefining Aging in Place

We sat down with co-founders Cathy Minter and Dawn Newsome of Wisdom, a groundbreaking company focused on empowering older adults to age with dignity and independence. Cathy and Dawn share their journey of leaving...
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Ed Tech Founder Margo Jordan on Leadership and Building Opportunities

Margo Jordan, founder and CEO of venture backed ed-tech platform Enrichly, shares her inspiring journey from finance to entrepreneurship, driven by her mission to improve self-esteem in children and adolescents. Margo...
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Humanity in Healthcare: Linda Acevedo on Founding Futura Egg Donation

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Linda Acevedo, founder of Futura Egg Donation, as she shares her mission and help forge deeply personal connections between egg donors and intended parents. Linda reflects...
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Demetra Mallios Navigates the Rollercoaster of Creating a Gamified Health Education Company

Demetra Mallios, the CEO and founder of Puberry, shares her journey of creating an interactive and gamified EdTech puberty platform. Inspired by the lack of comprehensive health education and the stigma surrounding...
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Impact Founder Joy Hoover on Empowering Women and Building Movements

In this SAYge Real Founder epidsode, we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Joy Hoover, a powerhouse entrepreneur who has transformed her personal experiences into a mission to revolutionize the personal safety...
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