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“I think that was probably the biggest thing that we took away...Instead of trying to overcomplicate and create a brand, we were just going to write how people speak.”
In this episode, we sit down with Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, th co-founders and co-CEOs of TheSkimm, a digital media company that's changing how millennial women consume news. Carly and Danielle share their authentic journey of leaving traditional careers behind to embrace entrepreneurship, armed with nothing but a passion for storytelling and a belief in the power of connection.
Discover what it was like to make that life-altering leap together, why having a co-founder makes all the difference, and how their complementary skill sets empowered them to build a successful brand that now reaches over 12 million subscribers. From the early days of TheSkimm to their innovative approach to news delivery, Carly and Danielle offer insightful advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, including the importance of networking, financial planning, and knowing when to take risks.
Tune in for the best business meeting you'll ever have—raw, real, and relatable—as Carly and Danielle open up about their entrepreneurial journey, the lessons they've learned, and what it truly means to be an Entreprenista in today’s landscape.
What we talked about:
Danielle’s and Carly’s Early Careers [3:20]
Making the Big Leap [9:30]
The Pros and Cons of Business Partners [17:30]
What TheSkimm Brand Represents [22:40]
Dealing with Co-Founder Conflict [27:50]
Their Biggest “Pinch me” Moments [33:20]
Connect with Carly and Danielle:
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Guests
Carly Zakin
Danielle Weisberg
Hosts
Stephanie Cartin
Stephanie Cartin is a serial entrepreneur, investor, podcast host, community builder, and a champion for women founders. She created the Entreprenista League, a community for women founders, to provide resources and support necessary at all business stages. She’s also the Co-founder of Socialfly, one of the first social media marketing agencies, as well as Entreprenista Media and Pearl Influential Capital which was recently acquired by Cherub. Stephanie has shared her journey managing her health challenges with Multiple Sclerosis, Infertility, and a complicated pregnancy and is an advocate for women going through similar challenges. Her story and businesses have been featured on the Today Show, Bloomberg and Forbes. Consider Stephanie your biggest business cheerleader.
Courtney Spritzer
Courtney Spritzer is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, author, and community builder with a passion for creating brands and platforms that empower women to lead, grow, and thrive.
In 2012, she co-founded Socialfly, a leading social-first digital and influencer marketing agency. Over the course of a decade, she helped scale the business into an award-winning agency working with Fortune 500 brands and emerging startups, building a powerhouse team and culture along the way. In 2024, Socialfly was acquired.
In 2018, Courtney launched the Entreprenista Podcast to spotlight the stories of inspiring women founders. That passion evolved into Entreprenista Media in 2021, a media platform and community supporting women entrepreneurs at every stage of growth. She now co-leads the continued expansion of The Entreprenista League, a membership-driven community and ecosystem for founders.
As an angel investor, Courtney supports female-led and mission-driven startups aligned with her vision for a more inclusive and equitable business landscape.
She is the co-author of Like, Love, Follow: The Entreprenista’s Guide to Using Social Media to Grow Your Business (2015), a strategic guide for leveraging social platforms to drive business success.
Her work and ventures have been featured in Bloomberg, Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur, and The New York Times. She is committed to championing visionary founders and helping build the next generation of impactful, community-driven businesses.
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