Smart Women Invest

This week, $mart Women welcomes Lori Cheek to the podcast. If the name sounds familiar, that's probably because you saw Lori on ABC's Shark Tank, where her Cheek'd dating cards business plan was universally panned by the investors. But instead of folding up shop, Lori took the critique of the sharks and went back to the drawing board. Today, Lori re-tooled Cheek'd into a dating app that works off the bluetooth technology on your cellphone. This show is all about set-backs, and what it takes to overcome rejection, living in your vision, and persevering. 

This week we meet serial entrepreneur and business coach Carolyn Herfur. Carolyn has helped launched over 100 companies and shares with host Michelle McKinnon her tips and tricks for landing clients. The two also share some tidbits to better networking. We also learn about Carolyn's time "detoxing" from gurus who claimed they could help her in the business world. It's a $mart Women you do not want to miss. 

The idea of a prenuptial agreement may sound harsh to some, but this week's guests hope to change your mind. Sophie Jacobi-Parisi and Karen M. Platt are lawyers in New York City who specialize in prenups and other aspects of matrimonial law. They say that with today's legal systems, most couples really should consider a prenup, even as they say their eternal vows. 

This week $mart Women becomes $harp Women, as we welcome fashion expert Tania Sterl to the program. Together with host Michelle McKinnon, the two ladies discuss the importance of looking your best in the office. Are flip-flops in the office hurting your bottom line? You can learn more about Tania Sterl at sterlonstyle.com.

Jennifer Dziura, educator, author, Bullish columnist and conference producer joins $mart Women and dispels some of her myths on investing, while explaining how to invest in yourself! Michelle McKinnon and Dziura also talk about new trends in retirement, working as a female entrepreneur on your own schedule, and working independently, where “no one tells you where to sit.” Find some inspiration for working differently and smarter to get ahead! Tune in here!