Fearless & Focused is the podcast where entrepreneurship gets real. Hosted by Helia and Nichole—two entrepreneurs navigating the highs, lows, and everything in between—we break down what it takes to build and sustain a business. From teamwork and funding to growth and failure, each episode explores the raw realities of the journey. Along the way, we’ll feature inspiring women entrepreneurs who share their experiences, insights, and lessons learned.
But first, we’re starting with Nichole's story—how she stepped into the world of entrepreneurship, the challenges she’s faced, and what fuels her drive. Let’s dive in.
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After a personal skincare struggle her freshman year, Kendal Howell launched The Collegiate Care Experience to give students better access to beauty and health supplies. In this episode, she shares how the idea was born—and how she protects her mental health while building her dream.
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14 May 2025
Manifesting Impact
After 40 years as a successful attorney dedicated to helping others, Debora Fajer-Smith turned her attention to solving a deeply personal struggle—living with a CPAP machine. Rather than settle for discomfort, she envisioned something better. In this episode, she shares how mindset, manifestation, and hard work guided her journey to launch a company that transforms the CPAP experience, making it not just manageable, but desirable. Debora also opens up about her passion for helping others, and how students can join her mission through internship opportunities.
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10 May 2025
The Starting Point 3
From strangers to best friends to startup collaborators—how did our paths cross, and what led us to this point? The unexpected story behind our journey, built on fearless decisions and a focused
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11 Apr 2025
The Starting Point 2
Helia built a successful brand, managed projects for years, and then left it all behind to start fresh in the U.S. Now, she’s back in the startup world. What does it take to stay fearless in the face of change and focused on building something new—again and again?
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4 Apr 2025
The Starting Point 1
Nichole’s path has been anything but linear. From launching her own shoe brand to serving in the military, working in government, and styling brides, she’s worn many hats. Now, she’s bringing it all together with an AI-driven bridal tech startup. How did her fearless pivots and focused vision lead to MatchaGown?
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