How I Built Resilience: Shan-Lyn Ma of Zola

Plus, how candor has been a more effective press strategy than talking points for (the literal) Mrs. Meyers.First we meet Allison in California, seeking marketing ideas for her novel wig designs which aren’t done justice by photos alone. Next, Nick in Idaho wonders whether retail ...  Show more

Before Gymboree became a cultural icon in the 80s and 90s, it was just one lonely new mom trying to find connection. Joan Barnes started hosting weekly playgroups for parents… and demand exploded. What began as a diversion became a business. Then a franchise. Then a brand everyon ...  Show more

Shan-Lyn Ma, co-founder and co-CEO of wedding registry site Zola, was destined to be an entrepreneur. In fact, her childhood bedroom décor featured a poster of her idol, Jerry Yang, the co-founder of Yahoo. After graduating with her MBA from Stanford, Ma pursued her lifelong d ...

#19: After the worst wedding gift-buying experience online, Shan-Lyn Ma started a journey to revolutionize the industry and co-founded Zola. Now the CEO, she shares how she used modern technology, ambition, and sheer hard work to fundraise and launch what became the fastest-gr ...

How to Grow Your Agency Through Socially Responsible Marketing DESCRIPTION:Wondering how to prioritize inclusivity, emotion, and social impact in your agency’s work? Looking for a proven model to follow? To discover the keys to conscious agency growth from a serial entrepreneur w ...  Show more

Tina Sharkey is the powerhouse behind Brandless, the direct-to-consumer company that’s all about community. But before she started Brandless with her cofounder, she spent her career building communities online for major companies like AOL and Johnson & Johnson. Tina’s also been o ...  Show more