When corporate strategist turned nonprofit advisor Sherry Quam Taylor tripled her organization’s revenue during a recession, she realized that most nonprofits fail not because of mission, but because of business infrastructure. Today, she helps CEOs build scalable, revenue-strong organizations that fund real impact. In this episode, Sherry talks with Aggie and Cristy about investing in yourself, raising future CEOs, saying no with confidence, and why nonprofits should run like businesses.

When entrepreneur Sherry Norris founded Alala, a South Carolina-based boutique serving women after breast cancer, she never imagined her journey would begin selling sex toys. What started as an unconventional path to empowerment became a mission to restore confidence and dignity for thousands of cancer warriors. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Sherry shares how curiosity, compassion, and courage built a million-dollar business that helps women feel whole again.

Jenn Harris has reinvented herself more times than most people change careers. From aspiring golf pro to entrepreneur to CEO, her journey has been driven by curiosity, courage, and a relentless desire to solve problems. In this Badass Women in Business feature, Jenn shares how she built confidence through golf, created spaces for women to connect, and learned to lead through uncertainty, pregnancy, and company transformation. Her story is about resilience, reinvention, and redefining success on her own terms.

Dr. Angela Zeng’s journey from pathology labs to founding Karviva is a story of resilience, vision, and cultural pride. Rooted in her belief that food is better medicine, she built her own factory when no co-packer would take on her unique formulations and has since led her St. Louis–based wellness brand to national recognition. Recently featured in Bon Appétit, Karviva is gaining attention for its balance of science and ancient wisdom, offering restorative beverages that challenge the extremes of today’s wellness industry. Angela’s story is a reminder that staying true to your values can create impact far beyond profit.

At just 27 years old, Julie Smolyansky became the youngest female CEO of a publicly traded company when she took over Lifeway Foods after her father’s sudden passing. Two decades later, she has grown the company into a $185M global brand while bringing kefir and gut health into the American mainstream. In this episode of Badass Women in Business, Julie shares her journey from Soviet refugee to resilient leader, how wellness and mindfulness fuel her success, and why innovation and self-care are non-negotiables in business and life.

Discover the Story Behind Rater: A Journey from Scammed to Successful

In our latest Badass Women in Business Podcast episode, we dive into the inspiring story of Nicole Drew, CEO of Rater. After falling victim to a romance scam, Nicole transformed her experience into a thriving business that prioritizes safety and trust in online dating. Learn how she turned adversity into innovation and built a platform that empowers users to protect themselves from scams. Listen now to hear her journey from a victim to a visionary entrepreneur.

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