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Caroline Criado-Perez, Activist + Author of ‘Invisible Women’ — Glambition Radio Episode 180 with Ali Brown

BY ALI BROWN | October 9, 2019 Leave A Comment

The cars we buy, the drugs we’re prescribed, even the A/C settings in conference rooms — are determined by data. And disturbingly, most of this data stems from ‘objective scientific’ research that still today completely leaves out half of the population: women. Today on GlambitionRadio.com, author and activist Caroline Criado-Perez reveals the shocking impact on women of a world designed by (and for) for men, and how she decided to write ‘Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men’.

On #GlambitionRadio, Caroline also opens up about the frightening experience when her campaign for better women’s representation on English currency led to such a level of harassment on Twitter (death threats and worse) that the platform changed their complaint procedures as a result. And, she shares the remarkable outcome of her efforts on this campaign.

In this eye-opening episode we also discuss:

*The pivotal moment when Caroline realized how the ‘default male’ impacts how women perceive the world (this was fascinating, and I’d never realized it before)

*How many business opportunities are missed when women’s data is not factored into product design or funding (Caroline gives a great example of this, which other moms and I can relate to!)

*The most shocking example of design that has ignored women entirely (and the sometimes fatal impact it has on women… and children)

*What happens when design and research teams don’t have enough women (this example from a well-known Apple product is so ridiculous I couldn’t believe it)

*What it’s really like to be an OBE – Officer of the Order of the British Empire, named by the Queen of England

Head to Apple Podcasts now to listen to this episode of Glambition Radio now (or download it for later). And make sure you check out Caroline’s latest book, ‘Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men’, wherever book are sold.

And come join in our conversations on Instagram or Facebook.

Xo,

Ali

PS — I would love your review! If you enjoy what I share in this episode, please leave a review and comment on Apple Podcasts. 🙂 Select ‘Listen in Apple Podcasts’ then choose the ‘Ratings and Reviews’ tab to share what you think. I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

Show Notes:

*In a world designed for men, the effects for women range from inconvenient to fatal — the Washington Post article Caroline wrote where I learned about her powerful work

*‘Battle of the Thermostat’: Cold Rooms May Hurt Women’s Productivity — an interesting New York Times article about how temperature affects women and men differently

*My mentioned interview with Cindy Eckert, billion-dollar dealmaker and CEO of Sprout Pharma (and special guest at my upcoming ICONIC event) on Episode 171 of Glambition Radio

‘Your Ego Loves False Metrics’ — Glambition Radio Episode 179 with Ali Brown

BY ALI BROWN | October 2, 2019 Leave A Comment

Join me for an upfront conversation this week on #GlambitionRadio to determine whether the metrics you are honoring in your business could actually be leading you down the WRONG path.

On this solo episode, I share some stories of metrics gone right… and wrong… including examples of both the new strategy Madonna is using for her tour and the grand fiasco of WeWork’s failed IPO. (Two opposite ends of the spectrum!)

I also disclose an important shift I made in the metrics I decided to STOP honoring and those I decided to START honoring, once I had my twins six years ago. And now those key metrics are changing yet again. The kids are in first grade and I have a newfound burst of energy while I am creating a brand new venture for 2020.

The bottom line is, the metrics you honor have to line up with your vision, and goals. But for many of us with that ‘comparisonitis’, we model others we think have the formula for success, without taking into consideration if that aligns with what we really want to create for ourselves and our specific audience.

Listen to this episode, and I invite you to take some time and look at the metrics you have been honoring, and ask if they are serving you or whether it’s time to honor some brand NEW ones. Catch it now at GlambitionRadio.com.

Warning: When you do this, it can be a hard adjustment. You may have to get used to things looking different in your business, and to outsiders. Even if the changes you are making guarantee you higher revenues and will suit you better, your ego will start SCREAAAAMING to go back. So you have to keep revisiting with yourself the reasons WHY you are making these changes.

So much of this is really just a mind game. And this is where most everyone STOPS because they can’t handle it! So listen to this episode for a strong new perspective.

(BTW… we do an entire session on this at my #ICONICwithAliBrown event, coming up in November in Phoenix. If you’re established in your business and this elevated conversation interests you, have a look at IconicWithAliBrown.com and apply for one of the few seats remaining.)

And come join in our conversations on Instagram or Facebook.

Xo,

Ali

Show Notes:

*The Wall Street Journal article on Madonna’s new concert-ticket strategy

*The Fast Company article on WeWork’s IPO fiasco

*My client Jessica Lorimer’s upcoming London event ‘Converting Corporate‘ (She is one of my Premier coaching clients)

*Seth Godin on the ‘minimum viable audience’

Vicky Tsai, Founder + CEO of Tatcha — Glambition Radio Episode 178 with Ali Brown

BY ALI BROWN | September 25, 2019 Leave A Comment

The founder of skin care brand Tatcha (which I am currently obsessed with) reveals the behind-the-scenes story of how she built her global luxury beauty company, recently acquired for a rumored $500 million, today on GlambitionRadio.com.

It started in 2009, when Vicky Tsai was desperately searching for products that didn’t aggravate her skin. She found answers in an unexpected place: a 200-year-old Japanese beauty manuscript detailing the generations-old skin care practices embraced by geisha.

Amazed by her healed skin, Vicky hired scientists and researchers so more people could experience these products (I was sold the first time I tried a Tatcha mask — I share that story in the episode). Tatcha’s superfood-based skin care is so nourishing and effective, the company quickly became one of the fastest growing in the US.

On #GlambitionRadio, Vicky shares the story of meeting the geisha who inspired her skin care collection, and the risks she took to start her company. We also discuss:

*The first big decision she made to buy a container of 10,000 blotting papers while on a trip to Japan — and how she did it with NO money

*Vicky’s two-fold advice for taking care of your skin (I did not know about this before she told me, and it made me change my routine right away)

*Why every purchase of a Tatcha product helps fund girls’ education around the world, and how giving back has impacted Vicky’s outlook on leadership and entrepreneurship

*The story behind Vicky’s decision to sell her engagement ring to start her company (and what her husband thought of this idea!)

Head to Apple Podcasts now to listen to this episode of Glambition Radio now (or download it for later).

And come join in our conversations on Instagram or Facebook.

Xo,

Ali

Show Notes:

*More about geisha, Japanese women who perform traditional arts such as singing and dancing (contrary to popular belief in the west, geisha are not courtesans)

*Room to Read, the nonprofit supporting girls’ education that partners with Tatcha

*The one skin care product Vicky recommends above all others!

When Shonda Rhimes came to AZ…

BY ALI BROWN | September 19, 2019 Leave A Comment

You know who Shonda Rhimes is, right?

She achieved almost everything a TV producer could hope for during her long run at ABC.

She evolved into not only one of the most prolific writer-producers in the business, but also a mogul, as the founder and head of her Shondaland production company.

ABC filled its entire Thursday night lineup with her shows — from ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ to ‘Scandal’ and ‘How to Get Away With Murder’.

But there’s something I wanted to share with you here, because you can probably relate…

She shared during an interview that during this time of ultimate success, she was also getting… restless.

It was time for something new.

And a 9-figure offer from Netflix including open creative reign was the perfect place to jump.

Her problem, however?

She was now staring at a blank screen, expected to better her best.

She admitted she felt nearly out of ideas.

So — here’s the part I love! — she came to… Arizona.

It was HERE she chose to camp out for awhile, to get grounded for a new creative boost. And it led to her next BIG project.

I’ll be sharing more about Shonda’s process at my ICONIC event here on November 4+5.

And my biggest wish is that each of my 70-80 attendees will be refreshed and triggered for her next great work while she is here in AZ as well.

There’s always been something special about the energy here for me, as well as many of my clients.

There’s a strong groundedness in the desert – a calming but fortifying energy that you can use as needed to give yourself the ultimate ‘reset’.

When was the last time you attended an event that was less about piling on more ‘how-tos’ … and instead was about some brand new ‘what ifs’?

If this sounds enticing to you, we have a handful of seats remaining.

And be assured that while we do some pretty high-concept work at this event, we also dive into the very practical and immediate, with unbiased views of what’s working and not working right now in marketing, models, and messaging.

Have a look here.

And if ICONIC is not a fit for you, would you do me a favor and pass this on to another successful woman leader you know?

I’m looking for a few more amazing women leaders to round out our already powerful room of entrepreneurs averaging over $1.2 million in revenues each, including several in the 8-figure range.

It’s a truly extraordinary event… for extraordinary women leaders.

Best,

Ali

Jennifer Maanavi, CEO + Co-Founder of Physique 57 — Glambition Radio Episode 177 with Ali Brown

BY ALI BROWN | September 18, 2019 Leave A Comment

Physique 57 co-founder Jennifer Maanavi loved taking dance-inspired barre classes in New York City. The elegant, sophisticated movement suited her in a way the gym never did. So when the studio she loved suddenly closed, she knew someone had to keep this method alive. And she thought… ‘it might as well be me’.

Drawing on her MBA, Jennifer put together a business plan and recruited Tanya Becker, a star barre instructor. Within 20 minutes of their first meeting in 2006, Jennifer and Tanya realized they had the same vision: ‘to bring this method to women around the world’.

Thirteen years later, Physique 57 is a global luxury fitness brand with studios spanning across 5 countries (and more to come), from the US to India and Saudi Arabia.

Today on GlambitionRadio.com, Jennifer reveals how they built their renowned fitness company (before the days of social media and the boutique fitness trend), counting women like Sarah Jessica Parker and Kelly Ripa among their clients. She shares how then focusing on digital allowed for agile growth, and why expanding the franchise is their next goal (and why it’s important to them).

On #GlambitionRadio, we also discuss:

*What they did when their competition started copying them (from their name and branding to actual pictures of Tanya!)

*How their early adoption of the class packages model positioned them at the forefront of their industry (though it also came with significant challenges)

*What has become a distraction so they have decided to ELIMINATE it from their business model (this concept is so important)

*Why Physique 57 decided to open a location in one of the most challenging places for women in the world — Saudi Arabia

Head to Apple Podcasts now to listen to this episode of Glambition Radio now (or download it for later). And if you’re curious about franchising opportunities, see the link in the show notes below (I’m just saying, Scottsdale AZ would be a great place ;)).

And come join in our conversations on Instagram at www.instagram.com/alibrownofficial or Facebook at www.facebook.com/alibrownfan.

Xo,

Ali

Show Notes:

*Learn about Lotte Berk, whose exercise methods in the 1960’s inspire barre classes to this day

*Find information about Physique 57’s franchising opportunities here

*My previously mentioned interview with Ellen Latham, founder of Orangetheory Fitness on Episode 161 of Glambition Radio

My love/hate thing with Kanye West…

BY ALI BROWN | September 13, 2019 Leave A Comment

One thing I love to do at my events is pull in pop culture examples of interesting business and success principles.

For example, I have a love/hate thing with Kanye West.

[Fun fact: He and I shared a celebrity house-call doctor in Los Angeles for several years. If you search hard enough online, you can hear a recording from a few years ago of my doc calling in to request a 5150 hold on Kanye. I think it’s somewhere on TMZ. Classy website they are!]

I don’t really like Kanye’s music. I don’t agree with anything he typically says or does. He’s quite a pompous ass.

But I REALLY admire how excited and obsessed Yeezy gets with his ideas.

In interviews he shares his friends’ regret that he often gets so excited about new ideas, song lyrics, or concepts, that he calls them or sends them dozens of texts at odd times like 2am.

And I actually get that part…

When something new and creative emanates or “clicks” in your head, and that burst of pure joy explodes and you want to share it with someone… now! And it excites you so much it can keep you up at night.

(Brett has had to endure many of these moments of mine; thankfully not many at 2am. I used to do spontaneous middle-of-night voice recordings about ideas, but today I try to just peck out a version on my phone without waking him.)

Yeezy’s friends said he’s crazy.

They are right.

People who ‘receive’ immense ideas—incredibly powerful ‘downloads’—and the undeniable urge to act on them immediately are not… normal.

They are often seen as a wee bit crazy.

But if that’s crazy, then call me maybe.

The question is though: When is the last time YOU really felt like that?

If it’s time for that lovin’ feelin’ again… I have something guaranteed to work for you, if you qualify. And it’s happening November 5+6 here in Phoenix.

Have a look here.

And if you aren’t at the level yet to qualify, would you do me a favor and pass this on to an accomplished female business leader you know?

I’m looking for a few more amazing women leaders to round out our already powerful room of entrepreneurs averaging over $1.2 million in revenues each, including several in the 8-figure range.

An extraordinary event… for extraordinary women leaders.

Best,

Ali

PS — You’ve had enough how-to. It’s time for more ‘what if…?’

#IconicWithAliBrown

Denise Duffield-Thomas, Money Mindset Mentor — Glambition Radio Episode 176 with Ali Brown

BY ALI BROWN | September 11, 2019 Leave A Comment

You CAN build a multi-million dollar business… simply. And Denise Duffield-Thomas has done it. Her powerful, lucrative ‘Money Bootcamp’ program made her a millionaire by age 35… without a huge team, mind-numbing funnels, or layers of unnecessary complexity.

And today, her business gives her plenty of ‘unbusy’ time with her husband and their three young children.

On GlambitionRadio.com, Denise reveals how she built her seven-figure business (serving over 6,000 clients), and how she discovered her simple, six-word business model — along with some mistakes and detours she made along the way.

Denise has attended several of my events over the years, and I’ve always admired that she does it her way. This is the model that women entrepreneurs are pioneering: creating businesses that let us enjoy our families while we make the world-changing impact we are here to make.

In this candid episode of #GlambitionRadio, we also discuss:

*The guilt she felt about earning more than her own mom (Denise turned this discomfort into a powerful motivator — and I love her solution, which helps her ‘sleep at night’ and grow her business!)

*The realities of bringing her husband into the business (Denise doesn’t hold back about about the challenges of working with a spouse.)

*How she chose one thing to focus on (and why she resisted it at first). This is so important, and it’s what sets apart truly high-profit, low-stress businesses

*How she did 200 podcast interviews… in one year (I nearly lost my lunch when I heard this, but her reason for doing this was really interesting.)

Head to Apple Podcasts now to listen to this episode of Glambition Radio now (or download it for later). And make sure you check out Denise’s bestselling books — see the link in the show notes for where to buy.

And come join in our conversations on Instagram at www.instagram.com/alibrownofficial or Facebook at www.facebook.com/alibrownfan.

Xo,

Ali

Show Notes:

*Denise got certified by Kendall Summerhawk, one of my longtime clients and a previous guest on #GlambitionRadio
*About my Premier group, where I work privately with a select group of clients (average revenues of these clients are between $1-$25 Million). Learn more here: alibrown.com/coaching-consulting
*A video from Denise about Emotion Freedom Technique (EFT), or ‘tapping’
*Denise loves hanging out on Instagram — follow her here.
*Learn about Denise’s ‘‘Money Bootcamp‘ here.
*Buy Denise’s bestselling books here.

‘The Myopic Business Epidemic’ — Glambition Radio Episode 175 with Ali Brown

BY ALI BROWN | September 4, 2019 Leave A Comment

I’m doing a bit of a RANT along with some educated observations on this solo episode of #GlambitionRadio, and the subject is the epidemic of *myopic* business owners. ‘Myopic’ basically means being nearsighted, lacking foresight, or lacking insight.

Especially within the current online madness, I still see too much ‘following the leader’ and not enough critical thinking. In many cases I’m seeing a lack of even ‘common sense’ thinking.

I see entrepreneurs who consider themselves ‘innovative’ locked into only improving the models that have worked in the past. They don’t even want to test new methods. And when problems arise, they simply work the model harder. It’s akin to digging a deeper and deeper hole they can’t emerge from.

(This is especially evident with those who have simply learned one model of selling something online – for example, the Facebook ads to a free call and then enrolling prospects into some type of service or program. On the show I discuss how yes, this formula works well for some, or for awhile, but there will be a day when something in the formula stops working. And what do they get stuck doing? Listen and learn.)

And here’s where we think and say we are ‘innovators’ but we are not. A recent blog post by Seth Godin got me thinking about this recently.

Unless you are continually trying things that are technically UNPROVEN, you are not innovating.

I’ll give some great examples of women business leaders I admire, including my friend Kara Goldin of Hint Water and shoe designer Tamara Mellon, who are doing business very differently than others in their industries.

And I also give several examples from three of my own 7+8-figure clients — Kelly Roach, Amanda Tress, and Michelle Bosch – these gals are smart because even when business is doing extremely well (all of them do multiple millions per year), they are CONTINUALLY looking ahead and testing new waters.

(Ladies: THIS is what separates the real BOSS leaders from the ‘girl bosses’.)

Head to Apple Podcasts and listen to this episode of Glambition Radio now (or download it for later). This is one you don’t want to miss!

>>> And, to help you break out of the pack… and THINK and DO differently, I created my private #ICONICwithAliBrown event, happening November 5+6 this fall in Phoenix.

We have only a handful of seats left, and I’m looking for a few more powerful women leaders to round out our already incredible group. (Current average revenues per attendee in the room are approximately $1.2M.)

Please note this is an advanced workshop for women entrepreneurs with minimum qualifications to attend. Have a look at IconicWithAliBrown.com, and if it’s not a good fit for you, please pass this on to a high performing female entrepreneur you know.

And come join in our conversations on Instagram at www.instagram.com/alibrownofficial or Facebook at www.facebook.com/alibrownfan.

Xo,

Ali

PPS — AND we are on the tail end of our #GlambitionRadio journal giveaway – you still have a chance to get one mailed to you free! Details at www.alibrown.com/giveaway

Announcing the Glambition Radio Journal Giveaway! Special Fall Preview Episode — Glambition Radio Episode 174 with Ali Brown

BY ALI BROWN | August 28, 2019 Leave A Comment

We’ve got a lot of cool things coming up on #GlambitionRadio, so I decided to do a quick update episode for you that walks you through everything in one spot. Listen now to hear about the exciting new show schedule we’re taking on beginning this September, as well as a sneak preview of some of our powerful upcoming guests this fall — women leaders from a variety of fields who have grown their dreams to huge impact and incomes. (Many of these women are names you know or have founded brands you know!)

And then you’ll hear how YOU can get your hands on a special limited edition **Glambition Radio journal** that I had created especially just for my listeners! (See a sneak peek of the journal and get started now at our giveaway info page: www.alibrown.com/giveaway.)

Last but not least, we are HIRING here at We Lead, and especially focused on putting together a great marketing team based here in the Phoenix area where I live. Details on the show and job listing(s) at AliBrown.com/jobs.

Enjoy this quick update, and then please come join in our conversations on Instagram at www.instagram.com/alibrownofficial/ or Facebook at www.facebook.com/alibrownfan

Xo,

Ali

Head to Apple Podcasts and listen to this episode of Glambition Radio now (or download it for later).

Liliana Lovell, Founder of the Coyote Ugly Saloon + CEO of Ugly Inc. — Glambition Radio Episode 173 with Ali Brown

BY ALI BROWN | August 21, 2019 Leave A Comment

Coyote Ugly Saloon founder Lil Lovell was just 25 when she opened that first bar in New York City. And I remember hearing about it when I lived there in the ‘90s.

It had become wildly popular overnight, known for its bartenders (and female customers!) dancing on the bar. And then one of her employees — a little-known writer named Elizabeth Gilbert (yes, truly) — wrote a fantastic piece on it when she was freelancing for ‘GQ’ magazine.

Suddenly, Coyote Ugly was thrust into the national spotlight. Then Hollywood came knocking, and as you probably remember, the movie ‘Coyote Ugly’ came out in 2000.

Today on GlambitionRadio.com, Lil reveals how she went from her tiny bar to the $37M+ franchise of today, which operates 27 locations in 7 countries, with another 20+ locations in the pipeline.

On #GlambitionRadio, Lil opens up about the realities of having a movie based on her business, and her ‘unpopular’ opinion about the dark side of the women’s empowerment movement. (She makes a powerful point here, and I think you’ll agree.)

You’ll also hear us discuss:

*How Lil leveraged the movie deal to build her platform and start licensing and franchising her brand (and the challenges that came with the movie’s publicity)

*The debate about the feminism of the Coyote Ugly Saloon (detractors have called it ‘one step away from a strip club’) and Lil’s take on why that’s ridiculous and that it’s actually a powerful, safe place for women to have fun

What Lil does to maintain the integrity of her brand (even with locations in places as far as Japan, Russia, and… Kyrgyzstan?!)

And, I reveal to Lil why I never actually went inside Coyote Ugly. (Lil then advises me which location to start with when I’m ready to finally dance on the bar — hmmmm. Should we plan a #GlambitionRadio trip?)

Head to Apple Podcasts and listen to this episode of Glambition Radio now (or download it for later).

Xo,

Ali

P.S. I would love your review! If you enjoy what I share in this episode, please leave a review and comment on Apple Podcasts. Select ‘Listen in Apple Podcasts’ then choose the ‘Ratings and Reviews’ tab to share what you think. I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

Show Notes:

*The 1997 ‘GQ’ article by Elizabeth Gilbert that put Coyote Ugly Saloon on the national map: ‘The Muse of the Coyote Ugly Saloon’

*The trailer for ‘Coyote Ugly’, the movie based on Lil’s bar (It’s available on Netflix. Yay!)