Women on the Move Podcast

Episode Two: Women In Business

In this episode of Women on the Move, three high-ranking executives weigh in on how they’ve grown their careers and helped their companies navigate the challenges of COVID-19.

Episode One: Ally Love, Founder & CEO of Love Squad, Peloton Instructor, and Host of Brooklyn Nets

In this episode of JPMorgan Chase's Women on the Move, entrepreneur and fitness guru Ally Love celebrates wearing many hats. As the founder and CEO of Love Squad, Peloton instructor, and host of the Brooklyn nets, she uses her influence to embolden women everywhere.

 

Introducing Season Four of Women on the Move

Welcome back to the fourth season of the Women n the Move podcast. This season we'll take you inside JPMorgan Chase's annual Women's Leadership conference. This year, the event addressed critical issues affecting women, and tackled topics such as the health and economic crisis caused by the global pandemic racial injustice and prioritizing self-care.

Episode Seven: Jessica Matthews, Founder & CEO of Uncharted Power

Jessica Matthews, Founder & CEO of Uncharted Power, is leading the way in developing sustainable infrastructure for everyone around the world. At just 19 years of age, Jessica invented a soccer ball that produced renewable energy through play. She always knew there was a problem with outdated and inefficient power infrastructure, but because she was a young Black woman, she thought there would be a someone else to solve the problem. But as she continued to work in this space, she realized that power infrastructure was a global issue and she could provide an innovative approach to solving the issue.  

Tune in to this episode of Women on the Move and hear how Jessica is leading the world in developing sustainable power infrastructures and nurturing future leaders

Episode Six: Jamie Erickson, Poppy's Catering & Cafe and Jacintha Tucker, Chase

Jamie Erickson, owner of Poppy’s Catering and cafe, saw that New York City had a need for “simple beautifully done food,” and she knew that she had the passion to bring a fresh new take to the catering industry. When the COVID-19 pandemic halted her catering and cafe business, she pivoted to find a way to serve her community safely and maintain her employees. She shares her struggle and her journey of recovering during this surreal time. In the face of crisis, Jamie stands strong in her original mission to share her passion for beautiful, approachable, and high quality food.

Our second guest, Jacintha Tucker, Chase business banker, has been working with Jamie through this crisis and with many other small business owners. Jacintha demonstrates how women supporting women can create the biggest difference especially during an uncharted time like this pandemic.   

Tune in to this episode of Women on the Move and learn about how a small business was able to navigate a crisis by using local resources while keeping their family and the families of their employees afloat.

 

The statements, views, and opinions that will be expressed during the event are those of the presenters and are not endorsed by, nor do they reflect the views or positions of, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. or any of its affiliates. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. or any of its affiliates are not liable for decisions made or actions taken in reliance on any of the information covered during the event. Please consult with your personal tax advisor on all tax-related matters. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Equal Opportunity Lender. ©2020 JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Episode Five: Tracy Jaffe, The Acceleration Project and Ellen Sledge, Penny Lick Ice Cream

Tracy Jaffe is the Chief Operating Officer of The Acceleration Project or TAP, a nonprofit dedicated to providing small business owners and entrepreneurs with the mentorship and resources they need to succeed. Tracy has played a key role in TAP’s growth from a small local nonprofit to an organization with major national impact. Most recently TAP collaborated with WOTM on Navigating Your Cash  a series of interactive tools, resources and content designed to teach small business owners how to better manage their finances.

Our second guest, Ellen Sledge, founder and CEO of Penny Lick Ice Cream, and a TAP mentee, shares her own experiences with the cash flow management tools and the story of how she expanded her business from a mobile cart to multiple retail stores.

Tune into this episode of Women on the Move and learn more on navigating cash flow for your small business, the available resources you may not know about, and how even during a pandemic, you can come out on top.

For more information on the Navigating your Cashflow content, go to chashflow.chase.com.

The statements, views, and opinions that will be expressed during the event are those of the presenters and are not endorsed by, nor do they reflect the views or positions of, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. or any of its affiliates. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. or any of its affiliates are not liable for decisions made or actions taken in reliance on any of the information covered during the event. Please consult with your personal tax advisor on all tax-related matters. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Equal Opportunity Lender. ©2020 JPMorgan Chase & Co.”

 

Episode Four: Casey Halliley, Founder of Wealthology and Elizabeth Ellsworth, Head of Innovation Economy Marketing, JP Morgan

Casey Halliley, founder of Wealthology, is on a mission to provide outstanding financial literacy training to students and young professionals. For Casey, the most powerful lesson on how to accumulate wealth is simple, start saving and investing early.

One of the keys to Casey’s success is her ability to seek out and work with mentors. Our second guest, Elizabeth Ellsworth, head of marketing for J.P. Morgan’s innovation economy sector, was Casey’s mentor through the Vinetta Project. Casey and Elizabeth discuss how a mentoring relationship can support both personal and professional growth.

Tune in to this episode of Women on the Move and hear about mentorship and supporting female founders and learn how financial literacy education in this country is still a major work in progress.

Episode Three: LaChena Clark, Sudsy Water Laundry & Dry Cleaners and Mia’s Bathhouse for Pets

LaChena Clark’s story of starting a business during the 2008 recession is a lesson we can all learn from in the current COVID-19 pandemic. LaChena, owner of Sudsy Water Laundry & Dry Cleaners and Mia’s Bathhouse for Pets, shares advice on how to get through a crisis, as well as how to lean onto other local business owners for support during these uncertain times. Despite facing a loss in her business, LaChena was determined to give support to the community by providing laundry services to the homeless and the elderly. 

 

Tune in to this episode of Women on the Move and learn about how a small business was able to navigate a crisis by using local resources while giving back to the community.

Episode Two: Nicole Jordan, Nicole Jordan Catering

Like many people in the food service industry, Nicole Jordan, owner of Nicole Jordan Catering in Chicago, faced a sudden drop in demand for her catering company during the COVID-19 pandemic. Determined to adapt her business and take care of her staff, Nicole turned to non-traditional funding sources to change her company’s focus and pivot to prepared meals. Opening up about her path to entrepreneurship and how she quickly restructured her business during the pandemic, Nicole shared advice for female entrepreneurs about funding sources, the importance of setting your business up for success, and the importance of mentorship and taking advantage of all available resources.

 

Tune in to this episode of Women on the Move and learn how a small business quickly navigated change during the pandemic.

Episode One: Dr. Sonat Birnecker Hart, Koval Distillery

The global pandemic hit small business owners hard, most facing tough decisions on whether they would be able to stay open and, also, how to best help their local communities. Our guest today, Dr. Sonat Birnecker Hart, co-founder of Koval Distillery in Chicago, was able to pivot her business to remain open and also provide essential hand sanitizer to her community and the health care professionals who needed it most. 

Changing her business to produce hand sanitizer was an uphill battle, and Sonat had to deal with regulatory challenges and slumping sales as countries locked down and bars closed across the world.  Luckily this is not the first challenge that Sonat had to overcome: from starting a distillery midway through her career, being a working mother, and being one of the few women in her industry, these hurdles prepared her for the COVID crisis

Tune in to this episode of Women on the Move and hear how a small business was able to make a big impact in the community.