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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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Hey 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 industry to discuss the challenges and nuances of building businesses in this... more

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In 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 faced by coffee farmers, particularly women, and how the Kaffee Kooperat... more

In 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 Marketing Manager, AiDiA Pitch) to unpack the complex realities of Black... more

Hey 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 shares her inspiring journey of creating clean, organic haircare products... more

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Maura Oerding
Founder, inventor, and CEO of Kaffee Kooperative, promoting ethics and sustainability in coffee production.
Kaffee Kooperative
Episode: 28. The Dark Truth Behind Your Morning Coffee – And How You Can Make a Difference | Maura Oerding
Shani St. Louis
A trained psychiatric nurse and cognitive behavior therapist with 22 years experience in mental health, focusing on international students.
MindHyrst
Episode: 27. Redefining Black Excellence: Inspiration or Impossible Standard?
Adeola Ogunwale
Leads pricing and product management for the Amazon Freight Partner Program, helping entrepreneurs in logistics.
Amazon
Episode: 27. Redefining Black Excellence: Inspiration or Impossible Standard?
Hloni Romdani
Lawyer turned entrepreneur and founder of Zamata Cosmetics.
Zamata Cosmetics
Episode: 26. Disrupting Beauty Standards: Building a Haircare Brand from Scratch | Hloni Romdhani
Agnieszka Walorska
Two-time founder, Iron Man finisher, and entrepreneur focused on reducing bureaucratic hurdles for startups
Mika
Episode: 24. The Privilege Divide: Launching Without a Financial Safety Net with Agnieszka Walorska
Dr. Lynae Brayboy
A physician scientist specializing in reproductive health and co-founder of Ovom Care
Ovom Care
Episode: 22. Overcoming the Odds: Unspoken Struggles in Fertility, FemTech, and Family
Aniket Kumar
Founder, HR leader and mentor
LunarX
Episode: 19. The Opportunity Cost of Education, Dropping Out, & Building from Zero | Aniket Kumar
Cephas Ndubueze
Founder of FOMO, an event-focused startup in Berlin
FOMO
Episode: 17: The Rise of FOMO- Here’s how you create it with Cephas Ndubueze
Zakaria Jaiathe
Moroccan-born, two-time founder turned investor
Episode: 15: From Facing Deportation to Tech Triumph: Here’s how you navigate Germany as a Migrant Entrepreneur | Zakaria Jaiathe

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Janine Heinrich
Host and creator of the podcast, committed to amplifying diverse voices and encouraging critical dialogues around entrepreneurship and social justice.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • …just loving it!

    Vanessa you are such a great host. Thank you for getting all this great people to share experiences with us.

    Looking forward to hearing more of you…

    Continue to go up and up…

    Cheers,

    Erik

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    5
    LeipzigLion
    Germany2 years ago
  • Engaging and packed full of genuinely useful insights

    This is such a nice podcast. The conversations are easy and friendly, but offer so much practical and immediately actionable guidance on being an underrepresented founder! Thanks so much, Janine! Keep it up 👏👏👏And yes! to more episodes where you’re in the hot seat 😀

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hulabalooburg
    United States2 years ago
  • Great 😍

    Amazing Podcast Episode! I‘m so exited for the coming guests ☺️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sargalska
    Germany2 years ago

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Reviews highlight the ease of conversation and the immediate applicability of the advice shared by guests, emphasizing a community-oriented approach.
Many appreciate the diverse voices featured and the focus on mental health and personal growth topics.
Listeners appreciate the podcast for its engaging and valuable insights into the experiences of underrepresented founders and entrepreneurs.

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28. The Dark Truth Behind Your Morning Coffee – And How You Can Make a Difference | Maura Oerding
Q: What advice would you give to young women looking to become a CEO?
One key piece of advice is to be persistent and surround yourself with allies who support your mission, and don't hesitate to reach out to others for help and guidance.
28. The Dark Truth Behind Your Morning Coffee – And How You Can Make a Difference | Maura Oerding
Q: How did the Kaffee Kooperative start?
The Kaffee Kooperative was formed by two founders who wanted to bridge the gap between Rwandan coffee farmers and the European market, focusing on female empowerment and cooperative structures.
28. The Dark Truth Behind Your Morning Coffee – And How You Can Make a Difference | Maura Oerding
Q: Why should I as a consumer care?
Consumers should care because their purchasing decisions affect farmers on the other side of the world, and ignoring this connection contributes to ongoing injustice.
28. The Dark Truth Behind Your Morning Coffee – And How You Can Make a Difference | Maura Oerding
Q: What is that one thing that the coffee industry just has not managed to do yet?
One major issue is that the coffee industry still struggles with fair compensation for smallholder farmers and has not changed the exploitative practices from its colonial past.
26. Disrupting Beauty Standards: Building a Haircare Brand from Scratch | Hloni Romdhani
Q: Would you say there's anything that, like if I say, hey, I want to start this process and I go to a Lone Hairstylers, is there anything that you're saying, okay, keep an eye out for these two, three things when you're in conversation with them?
It depends on what you want. You know what I mean? Don't, of course, you have to let yourself be guided by them.

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Focused on inspiring and empowering underrepresented voices within the entrepreneurial landscape, this podcast offers engaging conversations that highlight untold stories and achievements. Covering a wide array of topics from sustainability in the coffee industry to the unique challenges faced by diverse founders, discussions aim to inspire listeners to take actionable steps towards entrepreneurship. Additionally, episodes frequently address societal pressures surrounding identity and community, making it a thought-provoking platform for anyone interested in the intersections of business, representation, and social justice.

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1. Maura Oerding
2. Shani St. Louis
3. Adeola Ogunwale
4. Hloni Romdani
5. Agnieszka Walorska
6. Dr. Lynae Brayboy
7. Aniket Kumar
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