Dare To Be Fearless with Alexa Curtis
Business & Finance
About
Join Alexa Curtis, serial entrepreneur and former Disney host, as she dives into the exhilarating world of startups. From sharing inspiring success stories to candidly discussing the inevitable challenges faced by entrepreneurs, each episode explores the essence of fearlessness and resilience needed to thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of entrepreneurship.
Episodes
- What Is The Love List & Moving Back To Connecticut Life Update
I have been WAITING to film this one. Today I'm sitting down to talk about two things I get asked about constantly — what is The Love List, and yes, I moved back to Connecticut. We're getting into all of it — the business, the move, the wh…
- Everyone Says They Have a Brand, Almost No One Actually Does With John Sampogna
CHIEF SWAG OFFICER IS LIVE ON BSW! It's a huge week for the brand. Shop all of our swag on BSW here ! Use the code CHIEFSWAG10 on Chiefswagofficer.com --------------------------------------------------------------------- I sat down with th…
- Building New England's #1 Luxury Matchmaking Company The Love List
DARE TO BE FEARLESS IS BACK. And this time, we're not holding anything back. Answering your questions about building this matchmaking company, the age demographics and services we offer, and how many couples have fallen in love so far! Bet…
- Solo Episode: This Is What They Don't Tell You About Being an Entrepreneur (+ Life Lately)
In this episode of Dare to Be Fearless , we're getting real about what it actually takes to be an entrepreneur. From behind-the-scenes challenges to unexpected breakthroughs, I'm sharing the raw, unfiltered truth about building a business…
- Why Connecticut Is The Best State In America
This might just be one of the funniest and most fun episodes we've ever recorded. A few months back, I was filming another pizza review in my home state of Connecticut when a guy named Tony unexpectedly jumped into the shot and shouted, "G…
- Side Hustles That Work: Vending Machines
This week, one of my best friends Nick joins the show to discuss one side hustle that I'm particulary intrigued by: vending machines. Can this $17K investment make you into a millionaire? Buy Chief Swag Officer mic covers at chiefswagoffic…
- Etsy Closed Down My Small Business: PSA To Entrepreneurs
Chief Swag Officer is alive on our website chiefswagofficer.com and thank gosh it is because Etsy closed down our store! It's been a chaotic week in business working to get our shop fully optimized online so people know where to buy us. Bu…
- John Mayer's Ex-Makeup Artist Spills Secrets—Meet the Beauty Mogul Behind By Rosie Jane
Welcome the most fearless Rosie Jane Johnston to Dare To Be Fearless this week! Rosie is the founder of the #1 clean perfume brand in the world, By Rosie Jane, sold at stores like Sephora and Nordstrom. Prior to founding BRJ, Rosie was a c…
- Solo With Alexa: How To Cold Pitch & Network With Confidence
Solo episode with Alexa about how to network like a fearless and confident boss. In this episode, she covers: Cold Pitching How She Landed Her Radio Disney Show How To Find And Scout Emails and leaving London for a bit. Want Chief Swag mic…
- Architect Dara Huang On Getting In Front Of People With Cold Pitching, Designing For Cartier & More
I met Dara Huang at an event in London last year when I first moved to town. Dara is one of those people who lights up the room she walks into. As a Taiwanese-American architect and designer, renowned for her innovative contributions to co…
- Broke In A Basement To Boxing King With Rumble Boxing Co-Creator Andrew Stern
Andrew Stern is the Co-creator of Rumble Boxing, one of the most popular boxing studios in the world that is now a franchise model. Andy is the President of Talent & Programming Globally for Rumble Boxing, where he oversees over 100 studio…
- Are Unpaid Internships Worth The Effort? & How To Become A Journalist With Fortune's Emma Hinchliffe
Emma Hinchliffe is a senior writer at Fortune, where she covers women in business and gender issues across business, politics, and culture. Emma and I met at SLUSH, one of the best conferences ever in Helsinki. Emma worked her way up from…
- Taylor Capuano, Cakes Co-Founder On Ditching Her Side Hustle & Landing On Shark Tank
What happens when passion meets relentless hustle? Taylor Capuano, the powerhouse co-founder of Cakes Body, takes us on her wild journey from fitness fanatic to CEO of a booming wellness brand. In this exclusive episode, Taylor spills the…
- Nicole Hockley, Co-Founder of Sandy Hook Promise On Gun Violence & School Shootings
I was honored to sit down with Nicole Hockley, Co-Founder of Sandy Hook Promise in Connecticut. On December 14th, 2012, Nicole lost her son Dylan in the Sandy Hook shooting. She's made it her life decision to eradicate school shootings and…
- The Shocking Truth Behind Your Fast Fashion Clothes With Tiffanie Darke, Former VP at A&E Networks Turned Sustainability Expert
Tiffanie Darke is the former VP at A&E Networks and now a sustainability expert and author. In this episode we cover why fast fashion is going to completely ruin the environment over the next 10 years, what happens when you buy from fast f…
- Celebrity Trainer Kit Rich: Does Weightlifting Bulk You, Benefits Of Creatine, Training Celebs & More
Kit Rich is a renowned fitness expert, celebrity trainer, and entrepreneur based in Los Angeles, California. She has gained recognition for her personalized approach to health and wellness, emphasizing balance and sustainability. Beyond fi…
- Amy Cuddy on How Your Body Language Defines You, What People Do Wrong On Dating Apps And Confidence
In this inspiring episode, I sat down with Dr. Amy Cuddy, a renowned social psychologist, bestselling author, and TED Talk sensation, whose talk on body language and "power posing" has captivated millions around the globe. Amy shares her g…
- Kelly Cutrone, CEO & Founder of People's Revolution
I went up to Kelly Cutrone at a Starbucks when I was 14-years-old and in NYC. At the time, she was fully focused on her PR firm, People's Revolution, putting together some of the most prominent and famous fashion shows at Lincoln Center at…
- Mimi Ikonn, Intelligent Change Co-Founder on How To Meditate, Handle Separation, And Selling Her First Company
I was quite sick when we filmed this so my voice is not 100%! Mimi Ikonn is an entrepreneur, author, and co-founder of Intelligent Change, a company known for its transformative tools like the Five Minute Journal and the Productivity Plann…
- Co-Founder of Medik8 Daniel Isaacs: Secrets Dermatologists Don't Want You to Know
Medik8 , one of the fastest-growing skincare brands in the market, co-founder Daniel Isaacs joins as a guest on Dare to Be Fearless this week! Medik8 is an award-winning, science-led brand making skincare full of smart, safe ingredients, i…
- Loren Gray, Captivating 53M TikTok Followers, Pursuing Acting And The Business Of Influencing
LOREN FUCKING GRAY EVERYONE! Joins Dare To Be Fearless today for a captivating episode about Being fearless, exisiting as a young person with 53 million TikTok followers, building a sustainable career as an influencer now actress, and so m…
- How To Cold Call, Handle Rejection And Drive Traffic To Your Brand
How To Cold Call, Handle Rejection And Drive Traffic To Your Brand, with Alexa Curtis. Connect with Alexa below: Chief Swag Officer Sponsor this show at https://www.passionfroot.me/alexa-curtis Subscribe to Stay Fearless or Die Trying here…
- Sam Budd, CEO of Buddy Media Group: ADHD As A Founder, Steven Bartlett And Resilience
Samuel Budd is the founder and CEO of Buddy Media Group, an award-winning independent social and influencer marketing agency. With over a decade of experience in launching and scaling global marketing agencies, Sam has led performance and…
- How The Fashion Industry Helped Amanda Beausoleil Overcome Self-Harm (Founder of Sira)
Amanda Beausoleil is the Founder and Executive Director of SIRA, a nonprofit that helps people recover from self-injury through an effective and powerful peer-group support model. Amanda struggled with self-injury for 15 years. She found r…
- Behind Bars: From Connecticut To Prison To HBO With Ian Bick
In this gripping episode of Dare To Be Fearless, Ian opens up about his harrowing experience of being locked up and the profound lessons he learned during his time behind bars. Join us as he takes you on a journey through the challenges, t…
- Getting Paid On Time, Hiring Freelancers And Knowing Your Rates With Cadana Co-Founder Ameer Shujjah
Forbes 30 Under 30 Cadana (payroll system) Co-Founder Ameer Shujjah came to America and started a business that's generated major revenue and press. The world's largest payroll platforms and talent marketplaces use Cadana's APIs to build c…
- Serial Entrepreneur & Investor Darren Marble, Do Founders Need A Personal Brand? And Proper Cold Outreach Strategies
Darren Marble is a serial entrepreneur, investor and executive producer of Going Public, a show similar to Shark Tank. We connected on X in April and he has advised me through some highs and lows in business as a young founder. His backgro…
- Making Mic Covers In My Living Room Became A Million-Dollar Company
Surprise, I started a new company earlier this year. It's called Chief Swag Officer , and we make custom foam and microphone products for creatives. I've been keeping this a secret for months and I'm finally ready to dive into how this sca…
- April Uchitel: Transition From Corporate To Being An Entrepreneur (Formally at DVF + Violet Grey)
April Uchitel is the former CEO of Violet Grey, a content and commerce company inspired by Hollywood's beauty culture. Prior to joining Violet Grey, April was a founding member and the chief brand officer of the digital shopping destinatio…
- Oliver Yonchev, Co-Founder of Flight Story: What Brands Do Wrong With Marketing
If you want to know how to scale a million dollar brand through marketing, this episode is for you. Oliver is an entrepreneur, speaker and co-founder of Flight Story, a 120+ strong global marketing and communication company founded alongsi…
- Being Fat Isn't Always A Choice: Alex Frankel, CEO Of Hot Fay Guy Club
Alex grew up in the SF Bay Area where the definition of "hotness" was dictated by "beautiful" people in popular magazines and TV shows. His entire childhood, he felt trapped in his fat body and hated how he looked. That was until he realiz…
- The Lawyer Who Gets Innocent People Out Of Prison
Justin Brooks has spent his career freeing innocent people from prison. With You Might Go to Prison, Even Though You're Innocent, he offers up-close accounts of the cases he has fought, embedding them within a larger landscape of innocence…
- I Started My Blog Because I Spent My Childhood Visiting A Prison
This episode covers trauma, anxiety and depression. Please watch at your own risk. Opening up about the years of trauma my family endured when I was growing up that is the reason I started my blog. When I was 7-years-old, my dad disappeare…
- Julia Haart: The Wild Truth Behind 'My Unorthodox Life' & Building Her Successful Personal Brand
In this episode, we dive deep into the sensational world of Julia Haart from the hit Netflix series "My Unorthodox Life." Join us as we uncover the shocking secrets and jaw-dropping moments that have kept viewers on the edge of their seats…
- Making Millions As A Creator Without Millions Of Followers With Terry Rice, Staff Writer At Entrepreneur, Instructor at NYU & Consultant
In this episode, we dive deep into the entrepreneurial journey of Terry Rice, a renowned serial entrepreneur with a remarkable track record of building and scaling successful businesses. Terry's entrepreneurial spirit ignited early on, and…
- Dana Pollack of Dana's Bakery: Secret Ingredients to Her Rise to Fame
In this delicious episode, we sit down with Dana Pollack, the visionary founder of Dana's Bakery. From her beginnings as a photo editor to becoming a celebrated pastry chef and entrepreneur, Dana shares her incredible journey of turning he…
- Amir Lancaster Spills the Juicy Secrets Behind Summer House, His Engagement & Real Estate
Get ready for an explosive episode as we sit down with the charismatic Amir Lancaster from the hit reality show "Summer House"! Amir takes us behind the scenes, revealing untold stories and jaw-dropping moments that never made it to air. F…
- From Dorm Room to Snack Empire: How Griffin Spolansky Built Mezcla Bars
In this exciting episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Griffin Spolansky, the visionary founder behind Mezcla Bars, a trailblazing snack brand that's taking the world by storm! Join us as we chat with Griffin about his incredible…
- Master Fearless Cold Pitching With Podcast Producer, Ginni Saraswati
Ginni Saraswati is the owner and founder of Ginni Media , a podcasting production house providing multiple podcast services in one company. Through Ginni Media, she produces podcasts for Fortune 500 companies and leading brands like Siemen…
- Shocking LinkedIn Secrets: What Recruiters Don't Want Gen Z to Know with Elinor Honigstein, Business Development at LinkedIn
The New Unfiltered is now Dare To Be Fearless With Alexa Curtis! The New Unfiltered is now called Dare To Be Fearless! Why Gen Z Is Getting Hired Faster: Top LinkedIn Strategies Revealed with Elinor Honigstein, VP of Business Development a…
- Richie Frieman, Best Selling Author Of "Reply All" On Manners In The Workplace
Richie Frieman is a #1 Best Selling and Award Winning Author and Illustrator, who St. Martin's Press calls, "A modern day Renaissance man" – an apt description for one of the most diverse and unusual careers in literature, at only 44. With…
- Erica Anderson, Co-Founder & CEO at THE NEW SAVANT, formally MTV, Kate Couric & Twitter
Erica Anderson is Co-Founder and CEO at THE NEW SAVANT. She loves developing businesses that inspire her, especially those that can bring people a sense of ease and joy. Prior to TNS, she worked at the intersection of tech and media. A sou…
- Chip Wade, CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group on Working with Danny Meyer & Leaving A Small Town
Chip Wade is the CEO of USHG, founded by Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer. Known for restaurants like Gramercy Tavern and Union Square Cafe, USHG essentially runs the restaurant world. Chip's background of leaving a small, rural town to mak…
- pvolve's Rachel Katzman: Being Fearless Takes Grit
One of my favorite workouts is pvolve, founded by Rachel Katzman. Rachel Katzman is not just a fitness entrepreneur; she's a disruptor in the industry. Her journey began with a simple yet powerful vision: to create a workout method that tr…
- I Survived Being Canceled: A Warning To Entrepreneurs
It's one thing to be cancelled, but what came next is unacceptable. THE PERSONAL BRAND E-COURSE IS LIVE! Get it here! Sponsor this show at https://www.passionfroot.me/alexa-curtis Subscribe to Stay Fearless or Die Trying here . BUY A MEDIA…
- How To Be Confident
Solo episode with Alexa on confidence. THE PERSONAL BRAND E-COURSE IS LIVE! Get it here! Sponsor this show at https://www.passionfroot.me/alexa-curtis Subscribe to Stay Fearless or Die Trying here . BUY A MEDIA LIST OR MEDIA KIT HERE !
- Sherry Jhawar, Co-founder of Blended Strategy Group
Sherry Jhawar is the co-founder of Blended Strategy Group and Nez Care, an influencer marketing and branding agency. Founded with Allison Statter (Kim K's childhood bestie), Blended Strategy works on tons of activations with brands and cel…
- Bluestone Lane Founder Nick Stone On Reinventing The Coffee Wheel, Tipping Culture & Entrepreneurship
Pro AFL player turned banker turned coffee founder, Nicholas Stone is a native of Melbourne Australia who moved to New York City in 2010. He envisioned Bluestone Lane whilst attending Business School in New York, with the idea of providing…
- Penny Brook, Former CMO of Canda Goose On Sustainability
Penny Brook is a mission-driven Marketing, Experience and C-Suite business leader, in her 25+ year career Penny has spanned globally admired brands such as Clarks Shoes, Philips Electronics and Mulberry. Her decade long career at Canada Go…
- Former LinkedIn Executive Shares His Networking Tip
If you're not a premium subscriber of Stay Fearless or Die Trying, you're missing out on a plethora of networking and career opportunities. Last week, we had on John Hill, Techstars investor and former LinkedIn executive to discuss persona…