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You don’t need permission or a new rulebook for success. You already own it. Takin’ Care of Lady Business is hosted by Jennifer Justice—entrepreneur, attorney, and fierce advocate for women in business. The show features unfiltered conversations with women redefining leadership, value, and success across industries. This isn’t about breaking barriers or playing inside outdated systems; it’s about using the power you already have to win on your own terms, with real insight, sharp perspective, and zero BS.

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June 10, 202638 min

The Real Competition Starts After You Win with Kerri Walsh Jennings

Most people spend decades chasing a title. Kerri Walsh Jennings had to figure out who she was after she'd already achieved the highest one possible.Takin' Care of Lady Business Episode 156In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Kerri Walsh Jennings, three-time Olympic gold medalist, founder of p1440, co-owner of the Major League Volleyball (MLV) Northern California franchise, and creator of Hero Volley, to talk about what it actually takes to lead yourself first, how competition trains you for business, and why excellence is a daily choice and not a trophy you earn once.Kerri started playing volleyball at 10 years old in the Santa Cruz Mountains, earned a scholarship to Stanford, competed across five Olympic Games, and spent 25 years as one of the most dominant athletes in the world. She built her post-sport career by doing what she always did: showing up on purpose, staying curious, and surrounding herself with people committed to growth.Together, they discuss why retiring from sport forces you to rebuild your identity from scratch, how knowing your lane changes everything in business and in life, what body, mind, and spirit training actually looks like when you're not an athlete anymore, and why the worst advice Kerri ever received was the pressure to choose between her career and her family.What you’ll learn:Why retiring from sport forces you to rebuild your entire identityHow competition in any form trains you for leadership and business decisionsHow leading yourself first is the only real strategy for elevating any teamWhy waiting until you feel "ready" is often the most expensive confidence mistakeHighlights:(00:00) Meet Kerri Walsh Jennings(01:59) What Is p1440 and why Kerri built it(04:07) Growing up athletic: the family that shaped her(06:29) The Road to Stanford and her first olympics(07:49) Strategy vs. instinct: what sport really teaches you(14:38) The Misty May partnership and how Kerri held her own(16:01) How Kerri stopped letting pressure shrink her(23:15) Training body, mind and spirit for sustained excellence(33:54) Why she does not believe in a shelf life(34:48) When you don't know what's next, pursue yourselfAbout Our Guest:Kerri Walsh Jennings is a three-time Olympic gold medalist, entrepreneur, and founder of p1440, on a mission to steward the ecosystem of volleyball and prove that excellence is a daily choice, not a one-time achievement.Before building her businesses, Kerri grew up in the Santa Cruz Mountains in a fiercely athletic family, found volleyball at 10 years old, and never looked back. She earned a scholarship to Stanford, competed across five Olympic Games, and spent over 25 years as one of the most dominant athletes in the world alongside her partner Misty May-Treanor. She built her post-sport career by learning that sport was just the vehicle, that leading yourself first is the only real strategy, and that the game of volleyball deserves a year-round stage where its athletes can actually build a career.Kerri Walsh Jenning’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerriwalshjennings/ Explore p1440: https://p1440.com/ Explore Major League Volleyball (MLV): https://provolleyball.com/ Explore Hero Volley: https://www.instagram.com/herovolley_/ About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

June 3, 202640 min

The Advice That Cost Women Millions with Marcia Dawood

Less than 2% of venture capital goes to women founders. Women were only allowed to have credit cards in their own name in 1974. These are not accidents. This is what a system designed to keep women out of wealth looks like, and Marcia Dawood has spent her career challenging it.Takin' Care of Lady Business Episode 155In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Marcia Dawood, angel investor, author of Do Good While Doing Well and Unapologetic Wealth, host of The Angel Next Door Podcast, and a leading advocate for closing the funding gap in private markets. They discuss building wealth through investing, barriers women face in accessing capital, and why private market investing is more accessible than many people realize.Marcia began investing after attending an angel investing meeting in Pittsburgh with no finance background. She later chaired the National Association for Angel Investing, served on an SEC advisory committee, and wrote two books to help women take control of their financial futures. Along the way, she learned that awareness is the first hurdle, community is a powerful asset, and you do not need to be wealthy to get started.Together, they explore why women founders receive so little funding, how people can invest in startups for as little as $100, what debt crowdfunding is, and why the worst advice Marcia received was the advice nobody ever gave her.What you’ll learn:Why less than 2% of VC funding goes to women foundersHow women can start investing in private markets with as little as $100Why waiting until you “know enough” is often the most expensive financial mistakeHow investing can become a tool for both wealth-building and systems changeHighlights:(00:00) Meet Marcia Dawood(01:58) From Corporate America to Angel Investing(03:26) Why Less Than 2% of VC Funding Goes to Women(07:22) How Women Founders Can Navigate Investor Bias(08:21) Investing for as Little as $100 with Equity Crowdfunding(12:17) How the SEC Advisory Committee Supports Small Businesses(12:57) Debt Crowdfunding and the Hidden Way to Back Local Businesses(18:10) What a 22% Average Return on Angel Investing Really Means(20:20) Why Women Are Afraid to Talk About Money(37:38) The Unspoken Advice That Cost Women MillionsAbout Our Guest:Marcia Dawood is an angel investor, author, and host of The Angel Next Door podcast who is dedicated to making private market investing more accessible and helping close the funding gap for women founders.After discovering angel investing while working in corporate America, Marcia went on to chair the National Association for Angel Investing, serve on an SEC advisory committee, and advocate for broader access to investing opportunities. She believes anyone can invest in meaningful change, often starting with as little as $100, and is passionate about increasing awareness around the fact that women founders receive less than 2% of venture capital funding.Marcia Dawood’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marciadawood/ Explore Mindshift Capital: https://www.mindshiftcapital.com/ Explore Marcia Dawood’s website: https://www.marciadawood.com/ Explore The Angel Next Door Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angel-next-door/id1586445642 Explore Do Good While Doing Well: https://www.marciadawood.com/dogood Explore Unapologetic Wealth: Rewrite Your Money Story From Any Beginning: https://www.marciadawood.com/wealth About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

May 27, 202633 min

Why Helpfulness Is a Power Strategy — But Only If You Know the Rules — with Susan McPherson

Most founders build their network the wrong way. They walk into rooms thinking about what they can get, and they treat payroll, hiring, and compliance like problems they'll deal with later. Susan McPherson spent decades doing the opposite, and when her company started growing, finding the right partner in Justworks became a critical part of building a business her team actually wanted to stay at.Takin' Care of Lady Business Episode 154In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Susan McPherson, Founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, author of The Lost Art of Connecting, and one of the most generous voices in the social impact and women's entrepreneurship space, to talk about building a business on human connection, the infrastructure that makes growth possible, and why being helpful is the most underrated business strategy there is.Susan founded her company at 48 with no prior business experience, moved her contractors to full-time employees, navigated a first PEO that caused more problems than it solved, and built a global team across the US, Canada, and beyond. She did it by learning, sometimes the hard way, that creating an environment where people want to stay is just as important as landing the next client.Together, they discuss why founders can't afford to be reactive about payroll and compliance, how the right PEO partner changes the employee experience, what Susan wishes she had known before hiring her first full-time employee, and why 90% inbound revenue is what happens when you spend decades leading with helpfulness instead of transactions.What you’ll learn:Why helpfulness is a long-term business strategy, not just a personality traitHow to build the operational foundation that lets you retain great peopleWhy choosing the right PEO partner is one of the most important decisions you'll make as a founderHighlights:(00:00) Meet Susan McPherson(02:57) Building a social impact firm and founding a company at 48(06:05) Why moving contractors to employees changed everything(06:51) What a PEO does and why every founder needs one(08:22) Why your PEO choice can make or break employee retention(09:08) How Justworks unlocks enterprise benefits for small businesses(11:46) The Lost Art of Connecting and leading with helpfulness(13:27) How 90% inbound revenue proved helpfulness pays off(26:43) The worst advice she ever received and why she ignored itAbout Our Guest:Susan McPherson is the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a social impact communications and strategy firm working with corporations, NGOs, and social enterprises to communicate the change they're making in the world.Before McPherson Strategies, Susan spent decades in the private sector. She founded her company at 48 with no business background, navigated the fear of hiring her first employees, switched PEO providers mid-growth, and scaled a global team across multiple countries. She did it by learning that helpfulness is not just a value, it's a business strategy, and that 90% inbound revenue does not happen by accident.Susan McPherson’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanmcpherson/ Susan McPherson’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanmcp1/ Explore McPherson Strategies: https://www.mcpstrategies.com/ Explore The Lost Art of Connecting: https://www.thelostartofconnecting.com/ Grow with Confidence with JustworksLinks here to learn more: bit.ly/JJxJustworksP2 About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

May 20, 202633 min

Stop Being Reactive and Build a Business That Lasts with Cate Luzio

One thing I see constantly with founders: they treat HR, payroll, and compliance like things they’ll figure out later. Cate Luzio learned while scaling her business that partnering with Justworks wasn’t just operational support — it was business protection. Because most founders are so busy doing everything themselves that they don’t notice the cracks underneath the business until they’ve already turned into crises.Takin' Care of Lady Business Episode 153In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Cate Luzio, Founder and CEO of Luminary, former 20-year banking executive, and one of the most candid voices in the women's entrepreneurship space, to talk about operational infrastructure, risk mitigation, and why the unsexy parts of running a business are actually the most important ones.Cate self-funded Luminary, lost 75–80% of her revenue during COVID, grew through three acquisitions, and built a global community of founders and professionals across 30+ countries. She did it by learning, sometimes the hard way, that protecting your business is just as critical as growing it.Together, they discuss why founders can't afford to be reactive, how the right HR and payroll partner changes everything, what compliance mistakes nearly cost Cate during her acquisitions, and why investing in your operations is the real ROI play for any business owner serious about scale.What you’ll learn:Why operational foundations matter more than most founders realizeHow to stop being reactive before it costs youWhy investing in the "unsexy" parts of your business is the real ROI playHighlights:(00:00) Meet Cate Luzio(02:21) From 20-year banker to self-funded founder(05:27) Why you can't build a business alone(09:32) What a PEO is and why every founder needs one(09:32) Third time's a charm: how Cate found the right HR partner(09:32) The compliance crisis no one warned her about(20:26) How the right partner catches problems before you do(22:08) Fundraising, acquisitions, and why operations matter most(28:18) The real ROI of investing in your business foundation(31:11) The worst advice Cate ever receivedAbout Our Guest:Cate Luzio is the founder and CEO of Luminary, a global professional education and networking platform built to advance careers and businesses at every stage, across every industry.Before Luminary, Cate spent 20 years in banking. She left to self-fund a company, navigated losing nearly 80% of revenue during COVID, and grew through three acquisitions to build a community of members in over 30 countries. She did it by learning that operational discipline and risk management aren't optional, they're the foundation everything else is built on.Cate Luzio’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cluzio/Cate Luzio’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cateluzio/ Explore Luminary: https://www.weareluminary.com/homeGrow with Confidence with JustworksLinks here to learn more: bit.ly/JJxJustworksP1About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

May 13, 202637 min

Why Visibility Matters More Than Talent with Aliza Licht

Waiting doesn’t work. Women are often taught to wait until they’re qualified, polished, certain, and approved before putting themselves forward. Meanwhile, the people getting opportunities are usually the ones willing to move first.Takin’ Care of Lady Business Episode 152In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Aliza Licht — brand strategist, author, and the original voice behind DKNY PR Girl — to talk about visibility, momentum, personal branding, and why waiting for permission is one of the biggest mistakes women make professionally.Before “personal branding” was even a term, Aliza was building one of the earliest and most influential anonymous brand voices online. Now, she’s once again experimenting publicly by releasing a novel in real time on Substack before it’s fully finished.Together, they discuss why momentum matters more than perfection, how reputations are built in rooms you’re not in, the evolving role of AI and discoverability, and why clarity often comes after action — not before it.What you’ll learn:Why visibility matters more than waiting to feel “ready”How to build a reputation that creates opportunities before you’re even in the roomHow to use AI and content strategically without losing your voiceHighlights:(00:00) Meet Aliza Licht(02:16) The nostalgia that sparked a nineties fashion novel(04:37) Why Love Story convinced her to publish on Substack(10:35) The DKNY PR Girl origin story(15:29) How to make AI find your content first(17:50) Why Aliza has AI write her own prompts(29:16) What content pillars are and why they matter(30:03) Don't confuse likes with success on LinkedIn(34:46) The worst advice women are still being givenAbout Our Guest:Aliza Licht is a brand strategist, author, and former fashion PR executive best known as the voice behind DKNY PR Girl — one of the earliest digital fashion personas that helped reshape how brands show up online.Long before “personal branding” became a business buzzword, Aliza was exploring how visibility, authenticity, and a strong point of view could create opportunity. Today, she continues to build publicly and in real time, using her latest novel and Substack as an experiment in momentum, audience-building, and creating before you feel fully ready.Check out her new live manuscript on Substack: Off the Record: Secrets of a 90s Fashion Insider in New YorkAliza Licht’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alizalicht/Aliza Licht’s Substack: https://substack.com/@alizalichtAliza Litch’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alizalichtxo/ Explore Aliza Licht’s website: https://alizalicht.com/About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

May 6, 202637 min

You’re Not Bad With Money. You Were Taught Wrong - with Kimberly Palmer

The financial system wasn’t designed to fail women. It was designed to exclude them.Takin' Care of Lady Business Episode 151The wealth gap isn’t an accident. It’s the result of decades of women being told to leave the money to the men. To stay in their lane. To be grateful, not ambitious.And we internalized it. The hesitation, the over-saving, the flinching when someone asks what you make. That wasn’t weakness. That was conditioning.Kimberly Palmer joins me this episode to name it, dismantle it, and give you the tools to stop leaving money on the table.Her message: stop treating money like it’s someone else’s problem. It’s your power. Start acting like it.In this episode, you'll learn:Why avoiding risk is costing women more than making mistakesThe real reason money feels overwhelming (and how to fix it fast)The first financial move every woman should make—and why most don’tHighlights:(00:00) Meet Kimberly Palmer(02:00) The girlfriend who wouldn't talk salary(03:06) Why financial systems feel so overwhelming(03:36) The fear of making a money mistake(11:07) The letter Kim's mom wrote that changed everything(14:00) Why tracking your spending comes first(15:00) The 50/30/20 budgeting breakdown(27:10) Why women invest too safely(33:47) Giving back while making money(34:50) The worst advice Kim ever gotAbout Our Guest:Kimberly Palmer is a personal finance expert at NerdWallet and the author of three books, including her most recent, Smart Mom, Rich Mom. Before building her career around making money less intimidating, she was the friend in her social circle who refused to let money stay a taboo subject, pushing girlfriends to talk salaries, negotiate raises, and face their finances head-on. After watching women freeze up around money decisions not from lack of intelligence, but from decades of being told it wasn't their domain, she made it her mission to change that. Today, she breaks down everything from emergency funds and the 50/30/20 budget rule to the investing risks women are leaving on the table, translating complicated financial systems into language that actually makes you want to act.Kimberly Palmer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyspalmer/ Explore NerdWallet: https://www.nerdwallet.com/ Explore Kimberly’s website: https://www.kimberly-palmer.com/ About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

April 29, 202641 min

One Daily Drink Instead of 18 Supplements? Liz Zwillinger of Biologica Shares the Truth

Most women are flushing their supplements down the toilet. Literally. Poorly absorbed pills mean your body can't use what you're taking — you're just making expensive pee. And that's before you factor in the 18 different bottles, the pill fatigue, and the fact that none of it was designed around your body to begin with.Takin' Care of Lady Business Episode 150In this episode, Liz Zwillinger, founder of Biologica and former divorce lawyer, breaks down why the supplement industry has been failing women — and what she built instead. One powder. 18 supplements. Formulated specifically for women's hormonal life stages, from pre-perimenopause through menopause and beyond. No pill pile. No expensive pee. And it actually tastes good.This is not a story about having the perfect background to start a company. Liz had no science degree, no product development experience, and no roadmap. What she had was a pantry full of supplements that weren't working and the nerve to ask why no one had solved this yet.In this episode, you'll learn:Why most supplements pass right through you — and what bioavailability actually means for your healthHow women's nutritional needs change at every hormonal life stage and why a one-size-fits-all vitamin was never going to cut itWhat it actually takes to build a company from scratch when the product you needed never existedThe biggest ask Liz ever made — and why it changed everythingIf you’re done piecing together your supplement routine, you can try Biologica here: https://go.shopmy.us/p-5460353 for Perimenopausehttps://go.shopmy.us/p-54603956 for Postmenopausehttps://go.shopmy.us/p-54603980 for Primary EssentialsHighlights:(00:00) Meet Liz Zwillinger(01:41) What is Biologica and how does it work(04:17) Why women have unique nutritional needs(08:14) Powder vs. pills: the bioavailability difference(12:32) Taking care of your health shouldn't be this hard(14:26) The hero ingredients in each formula(22:53) From divorce lawyer to supplement founder(23:35) The audacity to believe in yourself(27:41) Balancing entrepreneurship with being a mom(32:47) The big ask that changed her business(37:32) The worst advice she ever receivedAbout Our Guest:Liz Zwillinger is the founder of Biologica and a former divorce lawyer who spent a decade watching women navigate some of the hardest moments of their lives. After years in family law and a front-row seat to her husband's journey building Allbirds from the ground up, she identified a gap that the wellness industry had never bothered to close. Women were piecing together their health routines from products designed for everyone, which effectively meant designed for no one. Today, she leads Biologica's mission to simplify women's nutrition through formulas built specifically for each hormonal life stage, from reproductive years through perimenopause and beyond.Liz Zwillinger’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethzwillinger/ Explore Biologica: https://biologica.com/ About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

April 22, 202636 min

Susie Wolff on Being Driven in a World Not Built for You

Most women aren't lacking persistence. They're missing the map — who to ask, who to trust, and who actually has the power to move things.Motorsport doesn't hand you that map. You build it, race by race, setback by setback, until you figure out which rooms matter and which people in those rooms are worth your ask.Takin' Care of Lady Business Episode 149In this episode, Susie Wolff — Managing Director of F1 Academy and former professional driver — talks about what two decades in one of the world's most male-dominated industries actually taught her. Not just how to push through. How to find the right people to push with.This is not a story about one big moment. It's about the long game: staying yourself across years of rooms that didn't expect you, knowing when to ask and — more importantly — who, and why committing fully means letting go of the safety net entirely.In this episode, you'll learn:Why persistence without the right relationships only gets you so farHow to identify the people worth asking — and stop wasting your ask on the wrong onesWhy holding your identity over a 20-year career is harder, and more powerful, than any single negotiationHighlights:(00:00) Meet Susie Wolff(03:53) When gender bias became clear(08:43) Femininity, image, and being taken seriously(14:30) How she asked for more(19:04) When she finally asked for help(21:21) Mom guilt and making time count(24:56) What F1 Academy is building(27:09) Creating the pipeline to Formula One(29:10) Making the business case(33:07) Why she rejected the backup planAbout Our Guest:Susie Wolff is the Managing Director of F1 Academy and a former professional racing driver who has spent her career challenging what power and performance look like in motorsport. After competing in karting, Formula Renault, Formula 3, and DTM with Mercedes Benz, she became the first woman in 22 years to take part in a Formula 1 race weekend at the 2014 British Grand Prix. Today, she leads F1 Academy’s mission to develop young female driving talent and expand women’s access to the sport, on track and off. Susie Wolff’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susiewolff/ Explore F1 Academy: https://www.f1academy.com/ Pre-order Driven: https://a.co/d/0gDnIpus About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

April 15, 2026Episode 14736 min

Fixing Menopause Care with Anne Fulenwider of Alloy Health

For decades, women have been told their symptoms are “normal” like sleep disruption, brain fog, anxiety. What that really means? The system was never built to help them. Instead of answers, they’re dismissed or misdiagnosed and left on their own to figure it out. It’s a system failure costing women time, money, and agency.Takin’ Care of Lady Business Episode 148In this episode, Anne Fulenwider, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Alloy, joins JJ to talk about what it actually takes to build in a category that has been ignored for decades – and why that creates both massive risk and massive opportunity.Anne left a top role in media to build Alloy, a telehealth company focused on menopause care, in a space most people weren’t paying attention to and many investors didn’t understand. What started as personal frustration turned into a business built around one simple idea: women deserve real information, real treatment, and access to the right expertise.This conversation breaks down why menopause symptoms are still so widely misread, how fear around estrogen shaped an entire generation of under-treatment, and what it looks like to build inside a system filled with outdated assumptions, regulatory friction, and skepticism.It’s also about the bigger shift: not just asking for help – but knowing who actually has the power, knowledge, and incentive to give you the right answers.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why women are losing years before getting the care they actually need How asking the wrong people keeps women stuck – and what to do insteadHow misinformation around estrogen shaped a generation of confusion and undertreatment Highlights:(00:00) Meet Anne Fulenwider(02:04) What Alloy Health actually does(02:49) Why she started Alloy(04:54) Leaving Marie Claire behind(08:32) The healthcare system is not built for this(09:49) Why menopause care needs deeper expertise(11:17) Meeting Monica and finding early backing(13:46) Building a telehealth and pharmacy company(17:10) Raising money in a misunderstood category(19:28) Unlearning competition(21:32) Rebuilding trust in estrogen(33:23) The worst advice she gotAbout Our Guest:Anne Fulenwider is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Alloy, a digital healthcare company focused on helping women in midlife, perimenopause, and menopause get access to expert care, evidence based treatment, and better information. Before launching Alloy, Anne was the Editor-in-Chief of Marie Claire, where she spent years covering ambitious women, cultural shifts, and the systems that influence how women live and work. Today, she is helping drive a broader conversation around menopause, estrogen, and the need for healthcare that takes women’s lives seriously.Anne Fulenwider’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-fulenwider-b367181b7/ Explore Alloy: https://www.myalloy.com/ About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.

April 8, 2026Episode 14636 min

Wealth Creation Strategies with Kari Chaudhry

Breaking away from traditional rules and defining your own success can lead to extraordinary outcomes. Kari Chaudhry has built a trusted network for wealth creators centered on real relationships, shared insight, and a more thoughtful approach to investing.Takin’ Care of Lady Business Episode 146In this episode of Taking Care of Lady Business, host Jennifer Justice sits down with Kari Chaudhry, CEO and Founder of Apex Global Forum, to discuss the importance of building wealth, supporting one another, and rethinking how we approach investment. Kari shares her journey of navigating the alternative asset space and how she’s built a trusted network for high-net-worth individuals who are changing the game of private investing.Kari opens up about how community and mentorship have shaped her business decisions, the power of leveraging expertise, and why women should take charge of their financial futures without waiting for permission. She and JJ explore how wealth creation is a skill that can be learned, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, and why women must lead the charge in redefining success in finance.In this episode, you’ll learn:How creating a community can revolutionize wealth-buildingWhy women should be confident in taking charge of their financial futures The value of leveraging expertise and mentorship in the world of alternative investmentsHighlights:(00:00) Meet Kari Chaudhry(01:40) What Apex Global Forum is(04:02) From zero exposure to alternative investments(11:22) Why you don't need an investment background(12:18) Building discipline with the right network(13:53) Why founders should interview their investors(15:53) Global forums and the wealth capitals of the world(23:16) Who should run the family money(27:53) Protecting yourself through life events(32:47) Don't talk about moneyAbout Our Guest:Kari Chaudhry is the CEO and Founder of Apex Global Forum, a private network for wealth creators and investors. After finding her own way into alternative investments, Kari built a space where individuals can invest with greater confidence, knowledge, and clarity. Through her platform, she connects high net worth individuals and families, creating opportunities for shared learning and co investment. She is passionate about mentoring the next generation of wealth creators and helping women approach their financial futures with strategy, integrity, and purpose.Kari Chaudhry’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kari-chaudhry/ Explore Apex Global Forum: https://apexglobalforum.com/ About Jennifer Justice and The Justice Dept.JJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99The Justice Dept: https://www.thejusticedept.com/JJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjusticel/ Newsletter: https://tkolb-newsletter-a50814.beehiiv.com/The Justice Dept. is a female-focused advisory, consulting, and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs, and brands. We represent bo$$ ladies to make them 💰💰.If you love what you hear, please subscribe and share with a friend.This is a Lady Business LLC Production.