Jennifer Valoppi Podcast

Episode 5 | Nikki Haskell: Trailblazing Stockbroker, Television Pioneer & the Original Influencer | The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast

From breaking barriers on Wall Street to building a television empire, Nikki Haskell's career is a masterclass in vision, reinvention, and self-made success. In Episode 5, Jennifer Valoppi sits down with NIKKI HASKELL, one of the first women to build a career on Wall Street, an entrepreneur, a television pioneer, and the original influencer, for a powerful conversation on what it takes to lead, adapt, and thrive across decades of change. Long before "influencer" was a word, Nikki was setting the trends others followed. She entered the financial industry at a time when only five women worked in it, built a thriving decade-long career as a stockbroker, then channeled that same entrepreneurial drive into creating "The Nikki Haskell Show," pioneering the on-location celebrity television format the entire industry would later adopt. Today she brings that lifetime of experience to social media, mentoring a new generation of women. What you'll learn in this episode: • How to break into a male-dominated industry and succeed on your own terms • The mindset behind building a career from nothing, more than once • Why reinvention is the key to long-term success • Lessons in resilience, perseverance, and self-belief • How to take risks and lead without waiting for permission • Timeless advice for young women on confidence and ambition A conversation about building a remarkable life through grit, vision, and the courage to constantly begin again. ABOUT THE GUEST: Nikki Haskell is a pioneering financial professional, an entrepreneur, and the creator, host, and producer of "The Nikki Haskell Show." A trailblazer across finance, television, and social media, she is widely recognized as the original influencer. The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast, where women learn from leaders. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. Follow Jennifer: @jennifervaloppipodcast Learn more: jennifervaloppi.com Support Women of Tomorrow: womenoftomorrow.org New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. 🎙️ The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Presented by Murray Hill Press, LLC.

Episode 4 | Shrankla Holchek: UMA Oils Founder on Ayurvedic Skincare, McKinsey & the Power of Authenticity | The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast

What if the secret to radiant skin  and a more balanced life is 5,000 years old? In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Shrankla Holchek, founder of UMA Oils and president of the world's largest producer of organic essential oils. A former senior executive at McKinsey & Company turned entrepreneur, Shrankla brings ancient Ayurvedic wisdom into modern luxury skincare, with products stocked at Saks, the Four Seasons, Goop, and Net-A-Porter. Together they explore what Ayurveda actually is and how to discover your dosha type, the real difference between face oils and creams, why rose oil costs thousands of dollars per pound, and how Shrankla's family has served the royal family of India for 800 years. They also get honest about ambitious careers, the reality of work-life balance, navigating sexual harassment in corporate environments, and the one mindset shift that helped Shrankla step fully into her power. Shrankla is also a proud board member and mentor at the Women of Tomorrow Mentor and Scholarship Program. Today's Micro Action: Think of one obstacle you've faced in your life. Focus on how you overcame it — and how you can apply that same strength to your life today. Learn more about UMA Oils at umaoils.com and follow @umaoils on social media. Support the Women of Tomorrow Mentor and Scholarship Program at womenoftomorrow.org. Follow Jennifer at @JenniferValoppi on social media. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. 🎙️ The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Presented by Murray Hill Press, LLC.

Episode 3 | Rosita Jo Kaufman: Forbes Top Wealth Advisor & Financial Strategist | The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast

She came to America as a mail order bride. Today she's one of the most respected wealth advisors in the country. In Episode 3, Jennifer Valoppi sits down with ROSITA JO KAUFMAN — three-time Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors honoree and former Executive Director at Morgan Stanley — for one of the most powerful conversations on money, mindset, and resilience you'll hear all year. Rosita grew up in severe poverty in the Philippines. She came to the United States in her twenties with broken English and a dream. She started as a bank teller arriving at 6am every day, became a top car salesperson at a Ford dealership, and went on to graduate #1 in her Wall Street training class — competing against men from Yale and Harvard. In this episode, Rosita opens up about: — The childhood poverty that fueled her ambition — The "sectional sofa moment" that changed her life forever — Coming to America as a mail order bride — Being paid HALF of what male coworkers made — Breaking into Wall Street as a woman and minority — The 15-20% savings rule every woman needs — Why "make more money" is the fastest way to pay off debt — How to handle market crashes without panicking — The mindset shift that builds real generational wealth This episode is a masterclass in wealth, women, and what it actually takes to win. ABOUT THE GUEST: Rosita Jo Kaufman is a three-time Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors honoree (2019, 2020, 2021) and former Executive Director and Senior Portfolio Manager at Morgan Stanley with over 30 years of experience in wealth management. 🎙️ The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast — Where women learn from leaders. New episodes every Tuesday & Thursday. Follow Jennifer: @jennifervaloppipodcast Learn more: jennifervaloppi.com Support Women of Tomorrow: womenoftomorrow.org New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. 🎙️ The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Presented by Murray Hill Press, LLC.

Episode 2 | Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos: The Woman Behind Billion-Dollar Luxury Hotels

Jennifer Valoppi sits down with Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos, visionary developer, co-founder of Flag Luxury Group, and the powerhouse behind iconic luxury properties including The Ritz-Carlton South Beach and The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad. From walking into rooms where she was one of the only women in finance and real estate to developing billions of dollars in luxury properties, Dayssi built her empire through grit, vision, resilience, and relentless determination. In this powerful conversation, she opens up about transforming South Beach into a world-class luxury destination, surviving unimaginable personal tragedy at 19 years old, overcoming fear and grief, and what it truly takes to succeed in high-pressure industries where most people give up. Bold. Brilliant. Unstoppable. A conversation about power, perseverance, leadership, loss, luxury, and the mindset required to build something extraordinary. 🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you get your podcasts. The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ New episodes every Tuesday + Thursday @JenniferValoppiPodcast Presented by Murray Hill Press LLC New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. 🎙️ The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Presented by Murray Hill Press, LLC.

Episode 1 | Katherine Fernandez Rundle: Fighting Human Trafficking & Leading Miami-Dade for 30 Years

She has prosecuted some of the most complex cases in Florida history. But for Katherine Fernandez Rundle, nothing has consumed her more than the fight to end human trafficking. Jennifer Valoppi sits down with Miami-Dade's State Attorney for a conversation every parent, educator, and community leader needs to hear. They go deep on what human trafficking really looks like in our own backyard, how predators operate in plain sight, and what it takes to change laws and protect the most vulnerable. This is not a comfortable conversation. It is a necessary one. The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ — new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. Presented by Murray Hill Press, LLC. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. 🎙️ The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Presented by Murray Hill Press, LLC.