How She Went Global® Podcast with Robyn Zlotkin, CEO of Sword Performance

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Robyn Zlotkin (pictured), Hydration CEO of Sword Performance, discusses what her company offers, what makes it distinctive, who her ideal customers are, why Australia is a growth market for Sword Performance, and what has been a significant game-changer for her company’s products in the latest How She Went Global® podcast.  Tune in.

Inspiring Words From Jenny Zhu: "Defy the odds. Redefine obstacles. Design an inspired life."

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As President of Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global®, I am excited to release our latest How She Went Global® podcast episode #35 with Jenny Jing Zhu, CEO and Founder, Lush Decor Home: "Building a $100 Million Home Decor Empire:" https://bit.ly/3S3RQqe.

In this extremely insightful discussion, Ms. Zhu talks about:

🔸 How she went from a small, electricity-challenged village in China to the founder of Lush Décor Home, now a $100 million enterprise.

🔸 How she navigated the various stages of business growth.

🔸 Her international expansion plan.

🔸 What makes her most grateful.

🔸 + more ...

The HSWG® podcast is made possible through generous support from Associated Bank and Bluedog Design, which wegg® thanks.

As Jenny adds, "Defy the odds.  Redefine obstacles.  Design an inspired life."  

Tune in to find out how she did it:  https://bit.ly/3S3RQqe

Today in Global Small Business: Merrilee Kick of BuzzBallz Shakes Up the World (podcast)

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What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners:

• Tune in to Merrilee Kick's How She Went Global® podcast, "Shaking Up the World with BuzzBallz."  Learn about global shipping, payment terms, branding and more.
• Hooray!  We are pushing past 110K readers (aka followers) this month to The Global Small Business Blog.  Founded in 2004, we have served you for 19 years!  YOU rock because of your readership and we rock because we publish content you like to read!
• Defending globalization by the Cato Institute.
• Quote of the week: “No generation has had the opportunity, as we now have, to build a global economy that leaves no-one behind. It is a wonderful opportunity, but also a profound responsibility.” – Former U.S. President Bill Clinton.
• Trends to watch in the global pet food market.
• The global consumer packaged goods market is expected to reach $5.48 trillion in 2030.

The One and Only How She Went Global® Podcast: Hosted by Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global®

Never heard of the How She Went Global® podcast?  Well now is your chance to learn more.  

Every month Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global® (wegg®) features a successful woman entrepreneur and business owner who shares her stories about going global, and offers new ways to take on the world, stay inspired and have fun!  This month is no different.  But let's talk first about empowerment before we get to the podcast.

Sisterhood.  Celebrating each other.  Pushing boundaries.  Owning your power.  Being confident.  Inclusive.  Kind.  Positive.  These are all the qualities that makeup the wegg presenters, interviewees and fan base.

Lisa Sun (left), CEO and founder, GRAVITAS, fits right in on the latest How She Went Global podcast, episode #30, "Catalyzing Confidence for Women Through Fashion," dropped yesterday, 8/15/23:

https://bit.ly/3YAhyWi.

In the interview, Lisa talks about:  

• What it means to be on a mission to catalyze confidence.
• How her clothes are made and sold.
• What percentage of her business is international, and ...
• Why she wrote the book "GRAVITAS: The 8 Strengths That Redefine Confidence."

Strong women like Lisa Sun have the power to shape the world (and she will!).  Tap into her confidence and experience taking a business global by listening to the podcast:  https://bit.ly/3YAhyWi.

Speaking of people and companies making a difference; wegg is grateful to its sponsors for generously supporting the How She Went Global podcast::  Bluedog Design and Associated Bank.

One other detail.  You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify or Podomatic.  That way, you won't ever miss one.

Today in Global Small Business: Bluedog Named Crain's #1 Best Place to Work!

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What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners:

• Michelle Hayward, founder and CEO of Chicago-based Certified B-Corporation Bluedog Design, wins Best Place to Work by Crain's Chicago Business 2022.  Second year in a row!
• Why you should be on TikTok.  (wegg® is.)
• The global economy, led by the Western world, looks pretty broken, does it not?  A lot is due to the war in Ukraine (shame on Russia).
• Quote of the week: "Each employee has a voice. They have control, and we support them in their growth and we support each other. We foster a culture where there is a sense of belonging. From our research, belonging is why people choose to stay with a company. We just really believe that people are the No. 1 aspect." – Michelle Hayward, founder and CEO, Bluedog Design, #1 Best Place To Work winner 2021 and 2022
• Maybe the US is in a recession but global small businesses forge on.
• Omotola Akinbiyi, founder of Chicago-based bon femmes, discusses on the How She Went Global® podcast how she set up her ecommerce store, why she wanted to conduct business worldwide, and how she is making an impact with female creatives.

Today in Global Small Business: wegg® Serves International Women Every Day

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We salute and celebrate all women entrepreneurs and business owners who make the world their business!

• Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global®, a nonprofit that educates women entrepreneurs and business owners on taking a business global, is powered up everyday and ready to serve the needs of women who aspire to take their businesses global.
• Female entrepreneurs face challenges when pursuing business overseas. Here are ways to overcome them.
• The secret sauce to getting more women to export.
• Quote of the week: "Anyone who wants to export, can.  The world awaits." – Laurel J. Delaney
• Tune in to the How She Went Global® podcast to listen, learn, and celebrate the accomplishments of women who have taken their businesses global!
• SCORE+wegg® March 8 at 1PM ET (n/c): Growing Your Business Globally - Three Bold Women Business Owners Unearth the Hidden Gems to Taking a Business Global
• It's time for women to take on the world!