She’s Ambitious AF
A bold and empowering podcast that turns up the volume on female entrepreneurship! We dive headfirst into the wild world of boss babes, where we spill the tea on all things ambition, success, and the occasional hilarious disaster. Hear stories from guests who have seen it all and from our host, Angelica Maestas, 3x founder and dedicated supporter of the entrepreneur.
Episodes
76 episodes
This Is What Ambition Actually Looks Like
Cynthia Spitalny, CMO and first-time mom, gets real about what it actually takes to lead in the C-suite while raising a toddler. From redefining productivity to battling guilt and hormonal fog, she shares what it means to stay ambitiou...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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32:51
The Ultimate Event Pivot: Turning Industry Chaos into Startup Success
When the event industry hit pause, Elizabeth Sheils and her co-founder hit reset. As former wedding planners turned tech founders, they built Rock Paper Coin to solve a major industry gap—just in time for the world to shut down. In this episode...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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29:34
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From Risk-Averse to Founder: Betting on Myself
Ashley Maguire spent years chasing stability—good benefits, a steady paycheck, and a “safe” career path. But when she looked around, she realized something: The founders building companies weren’t smarter than her. They weren’t more qualified. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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32:33
Faith, Failure & The Future: Hard Lessons in Health Tech
Michelle Stephens, co-founder of OathCare, set out to revolutionize healthcare—only to face the brutal realities of scaling in a broken system. She opens up about the highs, the hard lessons, and what it takes to build (and rebuild) with purpos...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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40:34
Be Nobody’s Darling: Leading with Ambition and Authenticity
Brittany Hale, founder of BND Consulting, is here to dismantle the narrative that ambitious women should stay in the shadows. From tackling the insidious “Tall Poppy Syndrome” to navigating biases in leadership, Brittany shares how women can ow...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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32:15
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Big Money Energy: Changing the Game for Female Founders
Naseem Sayani, Operating Advisor and Venture Partner at How Women Invest, is rewriting the rules of venture capital. From leading funds that champion female-founded teams to tackling the challenges of diversity in investing, Naseem is on a miss...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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35:44
Sheconomy Surge: Unlocking Growth and Innovation for Women Entrepreneurs
The Sheconomy is thriving, and Dr. Felicia Newhouse is here to break it down. With 20 years in tech and groundbreaking research from Harvard and MIT, Dr. Newhouse shares how women are driving historic entrepreneurial growth. From tackling burno...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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38:41
Flatlines to J-Curves: Product-Market Fit in Brazilian FinTech
This episode dives into Ana Zucato’s bold journey with Noh, Brazil’s first joint account platform. From breaking cultural barriers to cracking the code on product-market fit, Ana brings the highs, lows, and hard-won lessons of turning flatlines...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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34:57
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Grateful and Growing: Lessons in Boldness and Balance
In this Thanksgiving mini-episode, Angelica gets real about gratitude—beyond the turkey and table talk. She shares how she’s giving back by opening doors for women in exclusive spaces, spills on finding her voice in intimidating rooms, and dish...
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11:15
Ditching the Shame: Owning Your Journey, No Apologies
Tune in for a raw, fearless conversation about embracing unapologetic power with Dr. 'V' Boykin. From single mom, stripper, and felon to doctor, speaker, and author of Fix Your Face and Watch Your Tone, Dr. 'V' shares how she found pur...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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33:26
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From Landing to Zeen: A Story of Evolution and Focus
Join us as we chat with Miri Buckland and Ellie Buckingham, the powerhouse duo behind Zeen. We dive into their incredible journey from building the creative powerhouse Landing to evolving into Zeen, a platform revolutionizing visual and shoppab...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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23:07
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More Than a Business: The Power of Purpose and People
Mandy Thompson, founder of Digital Reach Online Solutions, talks about building a professional services business driven by purpose and people. Mandy shares lessons from her journey through four ventures, including the challenges of scaling a re...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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26:51
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Adulting with Ambition: Building Money Mastery for Gen Z
Aleksandra Medina and Katrin Kaurov, founders of Frich, share how they turned social spending pressures into a FinTech platform helping Gen Z build money mastery. Get the inside scoop on how these two young founders raised $2.8M, navigated 300+...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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42:27
(Re-release) Grit Unveiled: Defying Impossible Odds
While I'm on travel, I wanted to bring back one of the most downloaded episodes we've had on the show. It’s a powerful conversation about resilience, grit, and pushing through when the odds seem impossible. This episode truly captures the spiri...
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45:26
Mama's Superpowers: Lessons from Parenthood to Entrepreneurship
In this mini edition of She's Ambitious AF, Angelica Maestas shares reflections brought on from her daughter's wedding festivities. Drawing parallels between parenthood and entrepreneurship, Angelica dives into the power of patience, c...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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5:29
Hormones 101: It's Not Just About Fertility
Join us as we chat with Aagya Mathur, co-founder and CEO of Aavia, the game-changing hormone health app. We're busting myths and exploring how hormones impact your daily life - far beyond just fertility. Discover how this MIT grad turned person...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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27:55
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Embracing the Messy Middle: The Non-Linear Path to VC Success
Venture into the unpredictable world of VC fundraising with Genevieve LeMarchal, founder of Suncoast Ventures. This episode peels back the curtain on the realities of building a fund from scratch, revealing the unexpected twists, hard-won lesso...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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31:29
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The Co-Founder Conundrum: The Unspoken Challenges of Founding Together
Dive into the high-stakes world of startup partnerships as we unravel the co-founder conundrum with BFF and former co-founder, Stefany Goradia. From equity splits to friendship fallouts, we're talking unfiltered truths about founding together. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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26:05
From Online Dating Pioneer to Baby Gear Maven: A Startup Journey
Co-founder of Match.com and Founder of Baby Quip, Fran Maier dishes out real talk on building Match.com in the dial-up days, bouncing back from pandemic pivots, and shaking up the baby gear game. Tune in for practical wisdom on resilience, fund...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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26:18
Flipping the Script on Home Sales: A Founder's Property Tech Journey
Discover how Amanda Orson of Galleon is revolutionizing real estate transactions with a bold vision for direct home sales. From a personal "aha" moment to securing venture funding, this episode chronicles the creation of a cutting-edge property...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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31:13
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Antibiotics to Algorithms: A Journey from Patient to Tech Founder
Founder of Corra, Elya Lane, reveals her courageous journey from battling life-threatening infections to creating a revolutionary app. Her personal health struggles ignited a mission to develop a tool that not only saved her life but is now emp...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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34:13
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Karma, Detours, and Self-Care: Lessons from Four Decades
Join host Angelica Maestas as she celebrates her 40th birthday in Cancun with a special episode packed with some impactful life lessons. From the power of karma to embracing unexpected detours, Angelica shares key insights from her four-decade ...
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4:42
Mother-Daughter Duo's App-to-Acquisition Adventure
Sada Naegelin shares her journey of co-founding De Las Mías with her mom. From creating a health app for Latinas to navigating the twists and turns of startup life, Sada dishes on the ups and downs of this adventure. Learn how the De Las Mias d...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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23:09
Mentorship, Mindshare, and Momentum: Real Talk on Entrepreneurship
Emily Maginn, CEO of EXO Technologies, joins us to share her journey in revolutionizing women's healthcare. From bootstrapping to fundraising, Emily dishes on the realities of solo founding in health tech. We explore the power of mentorship, pr...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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27:53
Beauty Tech Boss: The Journey to ABC's Shark Tank
Dawn Myers, the inspiring founder and CEO of Richualist, shares her incredible journey from law school to launching a groundbreaking beauty tech company, culminating in her unforgettable appearance on ABC's Shark Tank. Discover how Dawn navigat...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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35:17
