Dear Twentysomething is a biweekly live podcast that features inspiring women who have navigated the windy road of their 20s. Hear insights, ask questions, and get advice from the women you most admire as they share honest stories from their most defining decade. Live Shows occur every other Tuesday on Fireside. Join live at firesidechat.com/ericawenger. Podcasts get posted every other Wednesday (one day after live show) here or anywhere you get podcasts.

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This week, we chat with Shaniqua McClendon. Shaniqua has worked in politics for a decade and currently serves as Political Director for Crooked Media, home to the popular podcast, Pod Save America. In this role, Shaniqua led the creation of their voter engagement program, Vote Save America and volunteer engagement program, Adopt a State, which has educated millions of voters, recruited hundreds of thousands of volunteers and raised millions of dollars for progressive causes and candidates. Prior to Crooked Media, Shaniqua worked on Capitol Hill, serving as a policy advisor to Senator Kay R. Hagan and Congresswoman Alma S. Adams. Shaniqua earned a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communications and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. She serves on the Register Her Board and was a fellow at the USC Center for the Political Future. Follow us!Shaniqua: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shaniquam/" rel="nofollow">@shaniquam</a> (and on Fireside <a href="https://firesidechat.com/shaniquamcclendon" rel="nofollow">here</a>)Crooked Media: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/" rel="nofollow">@crookedmedia</a> and website <a href="https://crooked.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>Vote Save America: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/votesaveamerica" rel="nofollow">@votesaveamerica</a> and website <a href="https://votesaveamerica.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>Dear Twentysomething: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/deartwentysomething/" rel="nofollow">@deartwentysomething</a> (and on Fireside <a href="https://firesidechat.com/ericawenger" rel="nofollow">here</a>)

Shaniqua McClendon: Political Director at Crooked Media & Creator of Vote Save America

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This week, we chat with Vanessa Dew who is the Co-Founder of Health-Ade Kombucha. Vanessa founded Health-Ade Kombucha in 2012 alongside her best friends and husband-and-wife team, Justin and Daina Trout. As Chief Sales Officer, Vanessa brings an invaluable knowledge of sales and marketing amassed from years spent at a major pharmaceutical company before leaving to help start Health-Ade Kombucha. Through her expertise in channel penetration and people management, Vanessa has led Health-Ade’s sales team to boost availability in key channels and markets, while cultivating the Health-Ade brand as a whole. The brand is now available in 35,000 stores including Whole Foods, Target and Trader Joes.Originally from Los Angeles, Vanessa is a first-generation Asian American who has always had an interest in science as well as the entrepreneurial bug, even as a little kid. She received her BS in Biochemistry from UC San Diego and an MBA from the University of Southern California. One of her passions is to give back to the community and other entrepreneurs and serves as a USC Marshall Mentor, advises several young CPG companies, and is an active member of the Female Founder Collective, Entrepreneur’s Organization (EO) and Asian Business Association (ABA). Further, she’s an advisor of GoldHouse with the goal of helping to uplift other Asian American entrepreneurs. She has been awarded the NextGen Innovation Award and has spoken on her entrepreneurial journey from Singapore to NYC. Her interests and hobbies include cooking, travelling, experiencing the food scene in LA and beyond, staying active and hanging out with her husband, Kevin, their son, Oliver, and pup, Dubu. Follow us!Vanessa: <a href="https://instagram.com/v_dew" rel="nofollow">@v_dew</a> (and on Fireside <a href="https://firesidechat.com/vanessadew" rel="nofollow">here</a>)Health-Ade Kombucha: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/healthade/" rel="nofollow">@healthade</a> and website <a href="https://health-ade.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>RAPID Decision-Making (technique mentioned during show): more info <a href="https://www.bain.com/insights/rapid-tool-to-clarify-decision-accountability/" rel="nofollow">here</a>Dear Twentysomething: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/deartwentysomething/" rel="nofollow">@deartwentysomething</a> (and on Fireside <a href="https://firesidechat.com/ericawenger" rel="nofollow">here</a>)

Vanessa Dew: Co-Founder of Health-Ade Kombucha

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This week, we chat with Tracy Tutor who is a luxury real estate agent and star of Million Dollar Listing LA. Continuously being ranked in the top 10 at Douglas Elliman, Tracy Tutor is an integral part of their Sports &amp; Entertainment division. She has an undeniably strong presence and a confidence that has propelled her into the rooms of some of the most powerful people in LA, representing some of the most noteworthy brands in real estate, and iconic architects such as Frank Gehry, John Lautner, and Pierre Koenig. Tracy has consulted for the luxury five-star hotel and resort, Amangiri in Canyon Point, Utah on the sales of over $400 million dollars in branded real estate. From being the first female real estate broker on Million Dollar Listing LA, Tracy’s on-screen persona is revealed in her Instant Wall Street Journal bestselling <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Fear-Just-Four-Letter-Word-Unstoppable/dp/059318873X" rel="nofollow">book</a>: &#34;Fear Is Just a Four-Letter Word.&#34; A 21 year veteran in luxury real estate sales, Tracy is currently leading an exclusive virtual series intended to empower women using her raw and always uncensored attitude with one singular mission: provide a no-nonsense guide to analyzing big egos, deflecting power plays, and taking control of any room.Following the successful launch of the West Hollywood Edition, Tracy has exclusively represented the luxury development which has 100% sold in 2021 with sale prices ranging from $4M - $26.5M totaling nearly $200M, breaking records in Los Angeles for price per foot. Other significant sales in 2020 include Kristin Tutor&#39;s Holmby Hills Mansion, listed at $29,000,000, followed by $40,000,000+ sales in December alone.A native to California, Tracy has lived all over Los Angeles, from Hidden Hills to the Hollywood Hills. Growing up the daughter of Ronald Tutor, one of the most successful civil and building contractors in the country, Tracy was introduced to Real Estate at an early age. Shortly after graduating from the University of Southern California, she went to work for her father, acquiring a wealth of knowledge and a steadfast work ethic. After almost three years at Tutor/Perini, Tracy transitioned into a career in residential real estate and has never looked back. While expanding her business worldwide and taking on more new developments, Tracy strives to maintain a work-life balance by spending time with her family and friends. Follow us!Tracy: <a href="https://instagram.com/tracytutor" rel="nofollow">@tracytutor</a> and <a href="tracytutor.com" rel="nofollow">website</a> (and on Fireside <a href="https://firesidechat.com/tracytutor" rel="nofollow">here</a>)Fear Is Just a Four-Letter Word (book written by Tracy, mentioned during show): book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Fear-Just-Four-Letter-Word-Unstoppable/dp/059318873X" rel="nofollow">here</a>Dear Twentysomething: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/deartwentysomething/" rel="nofollow">@deartwentysomething</a> (and on Fireside <a href="https://firesidechat.com/ericawenger" rel="nofollow">here</a>)

Tracy Tutor: Real Estate Agent & Star of Million Dollar Listing LA

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This week, we chat with Lavinia Errico who is the visionary founder behind Equinox Fitness Clubs. She is a nationally acclaimed workplace and wellness entrepreneur and a speaker of essential truths on the subjects of Values-Driven Entrepreneurship, Developing Next Generation Leadership, The Women-Led Workplace, Spiritual Entrepreneurship, Keeping the Soul in Success, The Habits of Success, Building Your Brand, Culture Shifts, and Joy in the Hustle. A sought after board member, consultant, and angel investor in diverse startup companies across a multitude of industries, Lavinia inspires and transforms individuals and organizations with her unique and often disruptive take on how to create a richer, more authentic, inspiring, and joyful career and life journey. Follow us!Lavinia: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laviniajoy" rel="nofollow">@lavinajoy</a> (and on Fireside <a href="https://firesidechat.com/laviniaerrico" rel="nofollow">here</a>)Joy in the Journey Journal (practice created by Lavinia, mentioned during show): PDF <a href="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0559/0349/files/Journal_to_Joy_Updated.pdf?v=1584675501" rel="nofollow">here</a>Conversations with My People (show hosted by Lavinia, mentioned during show): Watch <a href="https://www.facebook.com/insideoutbylavinia/live/" rel="nofollow">here</a>Dear Twentysomething: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/deartwentysomething/" rel="nofollow">@deartwentysomething</a> (and on Fireside <a href="https://firesidechat.com/ericawenger" rel="nofollow">here</a>)

Lavinia Errico: Founder of Equinox

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This week, we chat with Beatrice Dixon who is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Honey Pot Company. An empowering black female entrepreneur, Beatrice has been a recipient of the Sundial and Unilever’s multimillion-dollar New Voices fund; was 1 of the first 40 women of color to raise over one million in venture capital; and has been featured in T-Pain&#39;s School of Business, the BuzzFeed Ladylike series, The Today Show, CNN, The New York Times, Entrepreneur, ELLE, and Essence to name a few. When Beatrice was younger, she had been suffering with bacterial vaginosis for eight months when one night, an ancestor appeared to her in a dream and provided her with a list of ingredients to heal herself. From that visionary dream, the formula for a powerful and effective herb-powered vaginal wash was created. In 2014, Beatrice launched The Honey Pot Company, a plant-derived vaginal wellness line created with a goal of providing humans with healthy alternatives to traditional feminine care products that are free of unwanted chemicals, carcinogens and sulfates. The rest is history. Through her diverse background and experience, Beatrice continues to make a mark in the world of natural health and retail with a truly revolutionary approach to feminine health and sexual wellness. Follow us!Beatrice: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iambeadixon" rel="nofollow">@iambeadixon</a> (and on Fireside <a href="https://firesidechat.com/beadixo" rel="nofollow">here</a>)The Honey Pot Company: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thehoneypotco" rel="nofollow">@thehoneypotco</a> (and website <a href="https://thehoneypot.co/" rel="nofollow">here</a>)Dear Twentysomething: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/deartwentysomething/" rel="nofollow">@deartwentysomething</a> (and on Fireside <a href="https://firesidechat.com/ericawenger" rel="nofollow">here</a>)

Beatrice Dixon: Founder & CEO of The Honey Pot Company

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This week, we chat with Lara Stein who is the Co-Founder and CEO of Boma Global. Prior to founding Boma, Lara was the Executive Director of Women’s March Global, where she built the Women&#39;s March Global platform and oversaw all Women&#39;s March initiatives outside of the US. Previously Ms. Stein was Managing Director of Global Development at Singularity University, responsible for Singularity University&#39;s global expansion and implementation of vision and strategy. Prior to her time at SU, Lara was the founder and director of the TEDx program at the TED Conferences, creating and leading the effort to bring TED to the world by developing a program that granted free licenses to third parties to organize independent TED-like events. Stein also currently sits on the board of Equality Now, dedicated to creating a more just world for women and girls and Lalela, a non-profit dedicated to education through the arts in South Africa. Follow us!Lara: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/citizenstein/" rel="nofollow">@citizenstein</a> (and on Fireside <a href="https://firesidechat.com/larastein" rel="nofollow">here</a>)Boma Global: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bomaglobal/" rel="nofollow">@bomaglobal</a> (and website <a href="https://boma.global/" rel="nofollow">here</a>)Dear Twentysomething: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/deartwentysomething/" rel="nofollow">@deartwentysomething</a> (and on Fireside <a href="https://firesidechat.com/ericawenger" rel="nofollow">here</a>)

Lara Stein: Founder of TEDx & Co-Founder of Boma Global

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This week, we chat with Jaime Schmidt who is the entrepreneur and the founder of Schmidt&#39;s Naturals, a brand of natural personal care products that she started in her kitchen in Portland, Oregon in 2010. Jaime is known for modernizing natural personal care products, including the customer-favorite deodorant, and bringing them to the mainstream market. Under her leadership, Schmidt’s grew into a household name lining the shelves of retailers including Target, Costco, Whole Foods, Walmart and CVS across 30 countries. In 2017, Schmidt’s partnered with CPG giant Unilever, with Jaime continuing as the brand’s founder. Jaime is the co-founder of Color, an investment portfolio that specializes in the consumer product industry, retail and ecommerce, brand positioning, and M&amp;A. She is the author of “Supermaker: Crafting Business on Your Own Terms,” a personalized guide on how to put your business on the map, turning your passion into profit. She is regularly profiled in prominent press including Inc., Entrepreneur, Forbes and Fast Company. Jaime is an inaugural member of the Inc. Founders Project and has also been recognized as 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs, PNW Entrepreneur of the Year, Women of Influence and Executive of the Year. Follow us!Jaime: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jaimeschmidt/" rel="nofollow">@jaimeschmidt</a> (and on Fireside <a href="https://firesidechat.com/jaimeschmidt" rel="nofollow">here</a>)Schmidt&#39;s Naturals: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/schmidtsnaturals/" rel="nofollow">@schmidtsnaturals</a>Color: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/colorinvests/" rel="nofollow">@colorinvests</a>Going Public: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/goingpublic/" rel="nofollow">@goingpublic</a>Dear Twentysomething: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/deartwentysomething/" rel="nofollow">@deartwentysomething</a> (and on Fireside <a href="https://firesidechat.com/ericawenger" rel="nofollow">here</a>)

Jaime Schmidt: Founder of Schmidt's Naturals

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This week, we chat with Shira Lazar who is the Founder and CEO of the Emmy Nominated digital media brand, What&#39;s Trending. In 2018, she became the host of the afternoon drive show &#34;Lets Go There&#34; weekdays on the first national LGBTQ+ station Channel Q syndicated and on Radio.com. While in quarantine in April 2020, Shira launched PeaceInside.Live, a wellness community and platform offering virtual classes, workshops and retreats. Peace Inside Live is constantly working to break down the barriers of entry to make tools for well-being accessible for all via community experiences and workplace programs. As a leading broadcaster and interviewer in the digital space, Shira has been the face of the biggest live-streams on the web from awards shows to red carpet premieres including, The Oscars, The Grammys, Tony Awards among many others. She has also been named one of Fast Company’s Most Influential Women in Technology, Huffington Post’s “Women in Tech to follow on Twitter”, honored on the Variety Women of Impact list and Cynopsis Top Women In Digital. A digital trailblazer, she speaks at conferences around the world, is a regular contributor on The Huffington Post, Inc. and Entrepreneur and has appeared frequently on networks like Cheddar, Bloomberg TV, CNN and Fox News Channel discussing Internet culture and digital trends. Follow us!Shira: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shiralazar" rel="nofollow">@shiralazar</a> (and on Fireside <a href="http://firesidechat.com/shiralazar" rel="nofollow">here</a>)What&#39;s Trending: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/whatstrending" rel="nofollow">@whatstrending</a>Peace Inside Live: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/peaceinsidelive/" rel="nofollow">@peaceinsidelive</a>Dear Twentysomething: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/deartwentysomething/" rel="nofollow">@deartwentysomething</a> (and on Fireside <a href="https://firesidechat.com/ericawenger" rel="nofollow">here</a>)

Shira Lazar: Founder & CEO of What's Trending

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Welcome to Dear Twentysomething! I’m Erica, and I’m a twentysomething social entrepreneur who is navigating the ups and downs of being in my 20s. Dear Twentysomething is a biweekly live podcast that features inspiring women who have navigated the windy road of their 20s. Hear insights, ask questions, and get advice from the women you most admire as they share honest stories from their most defining decade. Join these conversations LIVE on Fireside or listen to the recordings here or anywhere you listen to podcasts by searching Dear Twentysomething. We can’t wait to meet you. Join us live! firesidechat.com/ericawengerFollow us!instagram.com/deartwentysomethingEmail us!deartwentysomethingpod@gmail.com//Royalty Free Music from Bensound

Welcome to Dear Twentysomething!

Dear Twentysomething is a biweekly live podcast that features inspiring women who have navigated the windy road of their 20s. Hear insights, ask questions, and get advice from the women you most admire as they share honest stories from their most defining decade.

Live Shows occur every other Tuesday on Fireside. Join live at firesidechat.com/ericawenger.

Podcasts get posted every other Wednesday (one day after live show) here or anywhere you get podcasts.

Dear Twentysomething

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