What's On Your Mind

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Mar 2026

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Welcome to “What’s On Your Mind!” A weekly podcast where industry leaders answer your bringing questions about success. Our raw conversations will give you insight into what is takes to reach your wildest dreams from the founder of Reebok, Hint, Forbes 30 U 30 alumna, your favorite influencers, and more!! Bi-weekly, you will also hear from your host, Yanaiya, where she will talk about what’s on her mind!

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March 18, 202650 min

Victor Magariño: Building Your Future With The Rise of AI

Today’s guest is an expert in marketing, strategy, and digital transformation with a passion for bridging theory and real-world impact. Victor Magariño is a marketing professor at NYU Stern and ESADE Business School, as well as a seasoned consultant and former corporate leader with over 25 years of experience.Victor’s approach goes beyond standard marketing textbooks. With a rich background leading teams at global companies like Google, McDonnell Douglas, Cadbury Schweppes, and NBC Universal, he blends academic rigor with hands-on expertise in multicultural team leadership, digital innovation, and strategic marketing.He’s not only an educator preparing future marketing leaders but also an advisor to startups and organizations navigating the challenges of growth and transformation. Whether you’re a student, an early-career professional, or a founder looking to sharpen your marketing edge, today’s conversation offers deep insights and practical strategies from one of the most dynamic minds in marketing education. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 6, 202551 min

Rochelle Jacobs: How She Built Her Skincare Empire

Rochelle Jacobs is the co-founder of Naturally Serious, a clean and consciously formulated skincare brand. She and her partner, Sarah McNamara, created the brand to address the need for effective, clean skincare products with transparent ingredient lists. Naturally Serious products are known for being clinically tested, cruelty-free, and sustainably packaged. They avoid "B.A.D." (Banned, Ambiguous, or Debatable) ingredients and use a patented Anti-Pollution Blend of antioxidants. Their products are cruelty-free, eco-conscious, and clinically tested. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 30, 202537 min

Allyse Cirillo: How to Build Your Skincare Routine so You Glow from Within

SAINT Jō was born from a simple, yet powerful mission: to create skincare and supplements that truly work, without compromise. Allyse wanted products that women could trust—formulated with clean, non-toxic ingredients while still delivering the high-performance results we all deserve. With her background in product development she had the tools to build something different—something intentional, elevated, and deeply personal. Every formula is backed by science, designed to nourish, protect, and enhance your skin from the inside out. SAINT Jō isn't just about skincare; it's about prioritizing yourself, your well-being, and your confidence. This brand is more than just products—it's a movement. A movement for women who want it all, who refuse to settle, and who believe in beauty that aligns with their values. Her goal is to empower women to embrace their routines with confidence, knowing they are making the best choices for their skin and their health. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 16, 202543 min

TJ Allison: The Secret to Building Your Company and Selling Your Product (or Service)

Today’s guest is a master at helping founders and early-stage startups unlock their potential in both business growth and personal development. TJ Allison is a founder coach, sales strategist, and ex-Google sales leader. Based in New York City, TJ is best known for empowering startup founders, technical leaders, and social entrepreneurs to master the art of sales—even if it’s their very first time selling. TJ’s approach goes far beyond typical sales frameworks. Bringing together over a decade of sales expertise, TJ blends coaching in high-impact sales strategies with principles of mindfulness and emotional intelligence. His coaching is renowned for simplifying complex sales problems, helping founders clarify their message, and offering candid feedback free from investor or team biases. Before founding his coaching practice, TJ managed an $80 million book of business at Google, led enterprise sales and enablement at various tech startups—several of which went on to successful exits—and built experience across multiple industries, from SaaS to social impact. He’s also facilitated sales and wellness workshops for top brands and even guided “first-time founders” through the rigors of scaling teams and leveling up their own sales abilities So whether you’re preparing your first pitch, dealing with the stress of rapid scaling, or simply want a clearer path to growing your business—today's conversation will deliver real, actionable advice straight from one of the top founder coaches in the business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 10, 202527 min

Heba Maksad On The Future of Vollie

Welcome to the podcast! Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Heba Maksad, the visionary founder of Vollie. Heba is a passionate innovator committed to brining your hair salon to your home. With a background that blends creativity and strategic vision, she has built Vollie into a standout brand that resonates deeply with its community. Join us as we dive into Heba's inspiring journey, her challenges, and her insights on entrepreneurship and building meaningful connections through Vollie. SHOP HERE!! Vollue has been featured in publications like Beauty Independent, Ebby, Daily Mom, Forbes, InStyle and more!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 3, 202540 min

Heba Maksad, Founder of Vollie On What Your Favorite Beauty Companies are Not Telling You about their Manufacturing and Distribution (PART 1)

July 16, 202547 min

Shelley Zalis on Breaking the Rules to Lead: Don't Let Anyone Beat You at Your Own Game

Shelley Zalis is a prominent entrepreneur and gender equality advocate, best known as the founder and CEO of The Female Quotient (The FQ). Often referred to as the “Chief Troublemaker,” she has been instrumental in reshaping workplace culture to promote inclusivity and equality. Established in 2015, The FQ is a Los Angeles-based company that advocates for gender equality in the workplace. It offers live events, online forums, research, media, and advisory services to advance gender parity. The FQ has built a global community of over 6 million women across 30 industries in more than 100 countries. In 2000, Zalis founded OTX, a pioneering online research company that quickly became one of the fastest-growing firms in its field. She sold OTX to Ipsos in 2010 for $80 million and continued to lead innovation there for five years. Shelley is here to tell us about her story and everything in between! Hope you guys enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 12, 202558 min

Professor Ashish Bhatia on Never Spoken About Stories & Advice for Adolescents: Don't Make Your Decisions Based on This One Thing

Hi Guys!! Welcome back. Today, I sat down with Professor Ashish Bhatia. Ashish Bhatia is a Clinical Associate Professor of Management & Entrepreneurship at NYU Stern, where he’s pioneering a bold new vision for entrepreneurial education. He’s been featured in Harvard Business Review, TechCrunch, and has shared insights on major platforms like MSNBC and Bloomberg. Beyond the headlines, Professor Bhatia is also the founding force behind one of NYU’s most innovative academic programs — the Business, Technology, and Entrepreneurship degree, or BTE. Under his leadership, BTE became the most selective program at Stern in just three years, thanks to a unique, four-year curriculum that blends action and reflection, creativity and strategy — the art and science of building ventures that matter. In 2022, his commitment to teaching earned him a spot on Poets & Quants’ list of the Top 50 Business School Professors. hisprogram, along with lessons he learned by living with an entrepreneur (his wife!). Enjoy!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 202539 min

Pia Mance: Founder of Heaven Mayhem on Building Your Own Globally Recognized Brand

Hi Guys!! I am here today with Pia Mance is an innovative founder and passionate entrepreneur. In 2022 she founded Heaven Mayhem, a vintage inspired jewellery label, driven by a desire to produce timeless yet distinct pieces. Pia's impeccable style and her extensive research of trends throughout history has led her to design and create pieces that will both stand out and stand the test of time Pia is also the founder and host of Pias Pod, a podcast focusing on conversations about entrepreneurship, health and wellness, fashion and so much more. Pia is here today to tell us about her story and how she was able to build up a cult following. Pia started with $900, which was all she could really put into the company. 'I used to cover things like packaging materials from Amazon, a Shopify subscription, and of course, materials, like sourcing vintage pendants at flea markets. ' That’s how Heaven Mayhem was born. Hope you guys enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 30, 202554 min

Chris Maguire: Co-Founder of Etsy on Embracing Being Wrong

Hi guysss!! Super excited today to have Chris Maguire here with us today. This is only part 1! He is not only the co-founder of Etsy, but a serial entrepreneur who has a knack for building things and solving problems. Chris for the last 10 years has been running the Tubby Robot Ice Cream factory, a homemade ice cream parlor in Philadelphia, but before that worked on a plethora of projects all of which you will hear in the intro! “Chris is basically one of the most interesting people I know. He is exceptionally smart, sharp and driven and doesn't think twice about making his ideas see their completion. As a business owner and starter, I'd recommend him to anyone that was about to go into partnership with him. If only our careers crossed paths hard enough, I would too in a heartbeat!” Vicky Siolos, Lead UX writer at Airbnb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices