She's So Lucky

#341: This month on She's So Lucky, we're kicking off Lucky Girls Invest — a full month of conversations dedicated to investing in our luck, and our futures.
April is Financial Literacy Month, and I wanted to kick off the series with a candid conversation about investing that I genuinely wish someone had with me when I was younger.
In this solo episode, I'm sharing my personal investing origin story — from growing up with a scarce mentality to accidentally opening a 401k at 20 years old as a college intern because someone said the words "employer match" and "free money." That one decision, that I barely even understood at the time, has been compounding for over 15 years and could potentially fund my retirement on its own.
I'm also getting into the moment that changed how I think about money, power, and who gets to make the decisions — because there is a fundamental difference between being someone who's always chasing a deal and being someone who gets to write the check. That shift in perspective is why I'm so passionate about this series, why I made my first angel investment, and why I want more of us in these rooms.
We're spending all of April talking about the different ways you can invest through conversations that will help redefine what generational wealth means to you. But first, I wanted to set the stage and give you the "why" behind all of it. Because investing isn't just a financial strategy. It's an act of hope. And right now, hope feels like a radical thing.

This episode is for you if...
You grew up without a lot of financial education and feel like you're playing catch-up.
You've been told that a good job is enough — and you're starting to wonder if that's actually true.
You don't have a ton of money right now, but you want to understand investing before you do.
You feel like certain opportunities — angel investing, venture capital, real estate — are for "other people" and not for you.
You've been in rooms where other people were making the big decisions, and you're ready to be the one calling the shots.
You want to understand the difference between investing in yourself and investing your money — and why you need both.
You're ready to stop begging for someone to give you a shot and start thinking about how to be the one who gives shots.
You believe in a future worth building toward — even when it's hard to see right now.

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#340: In this bonus episode, I'm sitting with Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd, board-certified dermatologist and Chief Medical Advisor at Nutrafol, to unpack the science behind hair health and why the conversation around thinning, shedding, and scalp care deserves so much more openness—especially for women.
We talk about how stress, hormones, aging, and even our daily habits impact our hair in ways most of us don’t fully understand. This conversation really shifted how I think about hair. Not just as something aesthetic, but as a reflection of what’s going on in our bodies. From scalp health to nutrition to the emotional side of hair loss, Dr. Heather breaks it all down in a way that actually makes sense.
If you’ve ever felt confused, frustrated, or even a little alone in your hair journey… this one is for you.
This episode is for you if…
You’ve noticed changes in your hair (thinning, shedding, breakage) and don’t fully understand why
You want to better understand the connection between stress, hormones, and hair health
You’ve been focusing on products but not thinking about what’s happening internally
You’re curious about scalp health
You want to learn how to take care of your hair the right way
You want a more informed, grounded approach to investing in yourself—starting with your health

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Episode Links:
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#339: All month long on The Business of You series, we’ve been talking about building, but what happens when you feel the pull to walk away? That’s what we’re covering in our final installment with Essence Iman, ex-founder, writer, and the voice behind Slutty Founder, one of the most honest and entertaining spaces on the internet for real talk about business.
Essence built an award-winning, cult-favorite body care brand from just $200. She gained industry recognition, built a real community around it, and then did something most people couldn't wrap their heads around: she walked away, happily and on purpose.
In this conversation, we get into what it really means to trust yourself enough to close a chapter — and why that decision doesn't have to come with a catastrophe attached to it. We talk about the founder mentality and what all of us, business owners or not, can learn from it. Essence breaks down why you should never take yourself off the pedestal, what it means to tell your story like you know how you got there, and why "you know what you’re doing" might be the most underrated piece of advice.
We also get into the beauty industry — why it's become so crowded, why it continues to be such a difficult place to build, and where Essence thinks the real opportunities are for women ready to build something different.
This episode is for you if:
You're questioning whether it's time to walk away from something — a job, a business, a chapter.
You struggle with imposter syndrome or have a hard time owning your wins out loud.
You've been thinking about starting a business but feel locked into the idea that it has to look a certain way.
You want to understand what a portfolio career actually looks like in practice.
You need someone to remind you that your success is not an accident.
You're building something and want the kind of real, unfiltered founder perspective you're not going to find in a business book.

Episode Links:
Learn more about Essence & Slutty Founder, go to sluttyfounder.com
Follow Essence on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essenceiman/
Follow Essence on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@essenceiman?lang=en
Subscribe to Slutty Founder on Substack: https://www.sluttyfounder.com/

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Connect with Les:
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#338: In this week's episode of The Business of You series, I’m sitting down with investor, advisor, and operator KK Hart to talk about what it really means to treat yourself like an asset.
KK has spent her career evaluating businesses — where value is created, where it leaks, and what actually drives long-term growth. But the real insight? Applying that same lens to ourselves.
In this conversation, we unpack the mindset shifts that move you from simply having a job or business to building an ecosystem of ownership, investments, and opportunities. KK shares the story behind building her first millions, the secret wealth-building strategies people don’t talk about, and how thinking like an acquirer — not just a founder — can completely change the trajectory of your wealth.
We also talk about the emotional side of success because the business of you isn’t just about what you build — it’s about how you value yourself, structure your life, and decide what freedom actually looks like.
This episode is for you if:
You want more ownership in your life and career.
You're ready to start thinking like an investor, not just a worker.
You’re building something but feel unsure about funding, exits, or scaling.
You’re intimated the intricacies of investing.
You’re curious about investing, acquisitions, or alternative assets.
You want to learn about alternative investments like acquisitions and family offices.
You want to increase your personal “valuation” by developing the skills, mindset, and financial habits that compound over time.
You’re rethinking success and want to build wealth, freedom, and impact in a way that actually aligns with your life.

Episode Links:
Follow KK Hart on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kkhartinc/
Follow KK Hart on Youtube: youtube.com/kkhart
Connect with KK Hart on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kkhartinc

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#337: Dry January + finding inspiration in the group chat can lead to a compelling fresh start.
In this week’s episode of The Business of You series, I'm joined by the founders of Sensori. Three best friends who took their business idea out of the group chat and into the world. Built on their shared curiosity around wellness, Shanna, Ashlyn, and Darean built a fast-growing functional beverage brand.
We talk about what it really looks like to build a business with your friends, the messy middle of figuring it out as you go, and why sometimes the smartest move is to move fast and trust that you’ll figure the rest out along the way.
From putting the first formulation on a credit card to raising their first round of capital and navigating the very real challenges of scaling a product business, this conversation highlights the what it actually takes to go from idea to execution without sugarcoating or glamorizing the early stages.
This episode is for you if:
You’ve thought about starting something with your friends and wondered if the idea in the group chat could become a real business.
You’re curious what it actually takes to launch a physical product.
You want an honest look at funding a business and betting on yourself.
You’re interested in cutting back on alcohol.
You want to understand how founders handle selling out of inventory.
You want insight into scaling from DTC to retail and distribution.
You’re building a brand and trying to turn audience into revenue.

Episode Links:
To learn more about Sensori visit: https://drinksensori.com/
Follow Sensori on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinksensori
Follow Sensori on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drinksensori
Read Darean’s pick, Blitzscaling: The Lightning-Fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies by Chris Yeh and Reid Hoffman

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Connect with Les:
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This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.

Produced by Dear Media
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