View From The Top with Daniella Pierson, CEO and Founder of The Newsette

20 Apr 2024 (8 months ago)

Daniel Lubetzky: Entrepreneurial Journey and Success

Daniel Lubetzky, founder of KIND Snacks, shares his entrepreneurial journey and early experiences that shaped his understanding of success.
Lubetzky emphasizes finding one's passion and using it as a driving force for success, rather than focusing solely on traditional academic subjects.
He highlights the importance of embracing unique strengths and interests, even if they deviate from societal norms.

Alex Lieberman describes her struggles in college and her decision to start The Newsette instead of pursuing a traditional college experience.
She emphasizes the importance of women having financial independence and the power imbalance in relationships where one partner is financially dependent on the other.
Despite initial skepticism, The Newsette has grown into a successful NextGen Media company and creative agency.

Danielle Weisberg, founder of The Newsette, started the company in 2015 when there were few newsletters in the market.
She chose a newsletter format to own her audience and have a more intimate connection with them compared to a website.
Weisberg used a "fake it till you make it" approach to grow her newsletter by reaching out to potential subscribers and ambassadors.

Hillary Kerr shares her entrepreneurial journey and emphasizes the importance of mental health.
She co-founded Wondermind with Selena Gomez and Mandy Teefey to destigmatize and democratize mental health, drawing inspiration from her own experiences.
Kerr believes that treating mental health like mental fitness can make a significant impact.
She announces her latest venture, Be a Breadwinner, in collaboration with JP Morgan, aiming to empower individuals to build financial freedom and independence.

Sophia Amoruso emphasizes that anyone can achieve success, regardless of their background or challenges.
She highlights her own journey as a Latina woman who built wealth without any initial funding, pedigree, or connections.
Amoruso stresses the importance of breaking down barriers and turning weaknesses into strengths.
She emphasizes the significance of having a purpose beyond financial gain and using success to inspire and help others.