On The Up & Up
by Janine Vanessa Heinrich
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About this podcast
On the Up & Up is a podcast created to encourage critical conversations in the startup ecosystem, amplify the untold stories and achievements of the underrepresented and underestimated, and inspire visionaries to take the next step into entrepreneurship. The three core pillars are representation, conversation, and education.
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- 29. Pitching Pleasure: What It’s Really Like to Be a Founder in a Taboo Industry · 1 h 1 minHey There Risers & Thrivers, In this episode, host Janine introduces the new series format called The Taboo Table, bringing together founders in the pleasure and sex tech…
- 28. The Dark Truth Behind Your Morning Coffee – And How You Can Make a Difference | Maura Oerding · 44 min · Season 4 Episode 2In this episode, Maura Oerding, CEO of Kaffee Kooperative joins the podcast to talk about driving change and sustainability in the coffee industry. Maura outlines the challenges…
- 27. Redefining Black Excellence: Inspiration or Impossible Standard? · 1 h 2 min · Season 4 Episode 1In this powerful episode of On the Up & Up, host Janine is joined by Shani St. Louis (Founder, MindHyrst), Adeola Ogunwale (Senior Manager, Amazon), and Sally Osei (Social Media…
- 26. Disrupting Beauty Standards: Building a Haircare Brand from Scratch | Hloni Romdhani · 54 min · Season 3 Episode 9Hey there Risers and Thrivers, In this episode, we're joined by Malehlohonolo (Hloni) Romdani, a trailblazing lawyer turned entrepreneur and founder of Zamata Cosmetics. Hloni…
- 25. Inside the Investor’s Mind: Lessons & Insights on Navigating the Startup World | Jag Singh · 51 min · Season 3 Episode 8Hey there Risers and Thrivers, In this episode of On The Up & Up, we’re joined by Jag Singh, a charismatic serial entrepreneur, investor, and former political strategist turned…
- 24. The Privilege Divide: Launching Without a Financial Safety Net with Agnieszka Walorska · 54 min · Season 3 Episode 7Hey there Risers & Thrivers, In this episode of On the Up & Up, host Janine sits down with Agnieszka Walorska, a two-time founder, Ironman finisher, and the visionary behind…
- 23. The “Keith” to Success: How a Fake Male Co-Founder Changed the Game! · 35 min · Season 3 Episode 6Hey there, Risers & Thrivers! In this episode, Janine sits down with Conny to unpack the unique challenges that female founders encounter in the startup landscape. We dive into…
- 22. Overcoming the Odds: Unspoken Struggles in Fertility, FemTech, and Family · 1 h 13 min · Season 3 Episode 5Hey there Risers & Thrivers, In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Lynae Brayboy, an esteemed physician-scientist specializing in reproductive…
- 21. What's Next? One Year of Wins and Lessons · 41 min · Season 3 Episode 4Hey there Risers & Thrivers, In this episode, I step away from the usual interviews to reflect on the first year of On the Up & Up. I dive into some key lessons and memorable…
- 20. From Zero to 50M: How Personal Branding Became Basant's Secret to Success · 44 min · Season 3 Episode 3Janine chats with Basant Shenouda, a prominent career content creator with a rich Coptic Egyptian heritage who has built an impressive following of over 130k on LinkedIn and…
- 19. The Opportunity Cost of Education, Dropping Out, & Building from Zero | Aniket Kumar · 53 min · Season 3 Episode 2In this episode, I had an enlightening conversation with Aniket Kumar, a 23-year-old entrepreneur, HR leader, and mentor with a unique background as a child of Afghan refugees…
- 18. Debunking Intimacy: Here’s the Secret to Genuine Connections & Successful Crowdfunding | Sharlene Durfey François · 38 min · Season 3 Episode 1Follow us on your favorite podcast streaming channels and social media platforms: (https://linkin.bio/ontheupandup-io) – Hey there Risers and Thrivers, We’re kicking off…
- 17: The Rise of FOMO- Here’s how you create it with Cephas Ndubueze · 46 min · Season 2 Episode 10In this special live podcast recording and season finale, I sat down with Cephas Ndubueze, the man infecting Berliners, Muncheners, and New Yorkers with the fear of missing out…
- 16: Redefining Black Fatherhood: Role Models & Memories with Alain Missala · 42 min · Season 2 Episode 9Hey there Risers & Thrivers, In this uplifting episode of "On the Up and Up," Janine had the pleasure of chatting with Alain Missala , the inspiring founder of Zula and Black…
- 15: From Facing Deportation to Tech Triumph: Here’s how you navigate Germany as a Migrant Entrepreneur | Zakaria Jaiathe · 1 h 0 min · Season 2 Episode 8Stay in touch & up-to-date via our social: https://linkin.bio/ontheupandup-io -- Hey there Risers & Thrivers, In this riveting episode, you’ll meet Moroccan-born 2x founder…
- 14: A Heart-to-Heart with My Mom: Forgiveness, Our Very Different 20's, and Joint Struggles · 42 min · Season 2 Episode 7Stay in touch & up-to-date via our social: https://linkin.bio/ontheupandup-io -- Hey there Risers & Thrivers, In this special Mother's Day episode of "On the Up & Up," host…
- 13: Hazardous Hair: The Toxic Truth Behind Hair Extensions & Cosima’s Sustainable Stands of Change · 52 min · Season 2 Episode 6Stay in touch & up-to-date via our social: https://linkin.bio/ontheupandup-io -- Hey there Risers and Thrivers, In this episode, we take a deep dive with Cosima Richardson, a…
- 12: Eyes Closed, Head First: How Daniel Hanemann's 'Yes' Mindset Catapulted Him to CFO at 23 and Beyond · 47 min · Season 2 Episode 5Stay in touch & up-to-date via our social: https://linkin.bio/ontheupandup-io -- Hey there Risers and Thrivers, Meet Daniel Hanemann, a growth-driven entrepreneur and business…
- 11: From Constraints to Creativity: Charting the Path from Corporate Employee to Entrepreneur | Darya Kamkalova · 48 min · Season 2 Episode 4Stay in touch & up-to-date via our social: https://linkin.bio/ontheupandup-io -- Hey there Risers and Thrivers, In this episode, Darya Kamkalova, the founder of the Venturing…
- 10: Increasing Your Luck Surface Area & Odds for Entrepreneurial Success | Sufyan Osamah · 59 min · Season 2 Episode 3Stay in touch & up-to-date via our social: https://linkin.bio/ontheupandup-io -- Hey there Risers & Thrivers, In this episode, we’re diving into a journey of discipline and…
