She tried to ‘give away’ her brilliant idea dozens of times, but no one in her industry wanted it. So finally, Suneera Madhani did it herself. Today, her company Stax has a $1 BILLION valuation (and it’s the first women-led fintech company to do so). And all those guys who rejected her? They are now her partners. ;) Suneera grew up in the U.S. with immigrant parents who were entrepreneurs out of necessity, where Suneera learned hard work and customer service firsthand – two traits that have led to her success today. She started in the payments industry immediately out of college, where she quickly saw that transactions and profit was being prioritized over people. That’s when she had the idea to start a subscription-based credit card processing company. For one monthly fee, businesses could process all the customer transactions they wanted. After repeated rejection by both her bosses and others in the industry, Suneera finally decided in 2014 that if she wanted to see her idea come to fruition, she would have to do it herself. Stax is now one of America’s top 10 fastest-growing fintech companies doing integrated payments and payment processing for small and large businesses, processing over $23 billion in payments per year. (And I’m a client myself!) Under Suneera’s leadership, Stax has catapulted from startup to Orlando’s first fintech unicorn, leading more than 250 employees and $100 million+ in recurring software revenue. Suneera has become a notable minority female entrepreneur, breaking countless statistics and raising over $500 million in venture capital. Suneera has been recognized as an honoree on Fortune’s 40 Under 40 list and is the recipient of EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year award. She has been featured in Bloomberg, Fortune, Inc, and more for her accomplishments not only in fintech but as a woman passionate about helping other women succeed through her platform at CEO School, a top business podcast. On this episode of Glambition Radio, you’ll hear: How Stax evolved from a concept in Suneera’s mind into a company valued at $1 billion in less than 8 years The ONE thing she has done from the very beginning that she contributes to her massive success Suneera’s advice on owning your superpower (I loved this!) Her passion for closing gender pay gaps and increasing diversity in her industry of fintech And much more. You’ll love Suneera’s passion and no-nonsense approach to entrepreneurship, workplace culture, and life! Head to Apple Podcasts now to listen to this episode of Glambition Radio (or download it for later). And come join in the conversation on Instagram or Facebook. Please DO share about this show, and we’ll share your post! Tag me along with the hashtag #GlambitionRadio. XO, Ali P.S. I would love your review! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and comment on Apple Podcasts. Select ‘Listen in Apple Podcasts,’ then choose the ‘Ratings and Reviews’ tab to share what you think. I would really appreciate it. Thanks! Resource Links: Learn more about Stax payment processing for your business Follow Suneera on Instagram Listen to Suneera’s podcast, CEO School Get the details on my fall event ICONIC: The Revolution Learn more about The Trust – the modern, premier network for 7+8-figure women entrepreneurs
It’s ‘Flip the Script’ Summer here on #GlambitionRadio, so that means YOU get to hear the tables turned on ME… in four of the BEST interviews I’ve been on over the past year or two! For our final episode of this series, can we talk about embracing the natural power of being a WOMAN… yes, please! You’re going to love this interview of me by Tara Marino on her podcast ‘The Beautiful Soul-Led Life’. (Be sure to subscribe here.) Tara and I get real about the consequences of women operating out of our alignment, and why it is more important than ever for women to get in tune with who we really are to fully honor + trust ourselves. Tara’s company Elegant Femme shows women how to honor and trust themselves fully in life and business… with grace and style. She is such a kind, generous soul with an effortless energy that I’m sure you will pick up on throughout our conversation. On this episode of ‘The Beautiful Soul-Led Life’ on Glambition Radio, you’ll hear: The changes happe...
It’s ‘Flip the Script’ Summer here on #GlambitionRadio, so that means YOU get to hear the tables turned on ME… in four of the BEST interviews I’ve been on over the past year or two! This week, you’ll hear my interview by Jaime Masters on her inspiring podcast ‘The Eventual Millionaire’. (Be sure to subscribe here.) We recorded this back in 2020, but it was SO GOOD… I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss it. Jaime has me share my story through all its evolutions, twists and turns… back into the ‘90s and even prior to that. It was such a magical time -- when the web first came alive. I share how I knew immediately from that first dial-up connection it was going to be a gamechanger for my future. And all these fun facts came out of this conversation – for example, I stayed up nights learning how to do basic code, so I could fix my first websites quickly when needed. On this episode of ‘Eventual Millionaire’ on Glambition Radio, you’ll hear: Why you need to start doing th...
It’s ‘Flip the Script’ Summer here on #GlambitionRadio, so that means YOU get to hear the tables turned on ME… in four of the BEST interviews I’ve been on over the past year or two! This week, here’s my interview by Baeth Davis on her fantastic podcast ‘Align By Your Design’. (Be sure tosubscribe here.) Baeth and I openly talk about our journeys in the online business world, as well as hopeful ideas for what the future of business will hold (once we get through the muck). —> Fun fact: Baeth bought thevery firstticket to myvery firstworkshop ever… back in 2005! We share the fun story in this conversation. On this episode of ‘Align by Your Design’ on Glambition Radio, you’ll hear: My take on how the internet and social media changed the game for business, and what I anticipate the future will hold The behind-the-scenes stories of how I have built a profitable brand that has lasted for over 20 years – AND followed my personal evolution My journey from freelancing to launc...
It’s ‘Flip the Script’ Summer here on #GlambitionRadio, so that means YOU get to hear the tables turned on ME… in four of the BEST interviews I’ve been on over the past year or two! To kick things off, here’s my interview by Lisa Larter on her fantastic ‘She Talks Business’ podcast. (Be sure to subscribe here.) Lisa and I agree on so many things, including the insanity taught within many of the brainwashed online marketing spaces. Not only is Lisa a solid coach and 7-figure business leader, she is also a past client and one of the founding members of The Trust. During our conversation, we dive into the why + how of the ‘sharp right turn’ I made back in the early 2010s, when I decided to disassemble my complex business and large-scale programs… and instead rebuild something I was feeling deeply called to. On this episode of ‘She Talks Business’ on Glambition Radio, you’ll hear: The behind-the-scenes details of my experience on the ABC reality show ‘Secret Millionaire’...
Happy summer! The twins and I are packing to leave next week for ourannual road tripthrough Southern California. So what am I doing with #GlambitionRadio while we’re gone? Something NEW and fun, and I’ve wanted to do this for quite awhile... It started with many of you asking for more SOLO episodes – ones where I share more about myobservations, advice, and storiesfrom my experiences. And I was thinking, well what’s the next best thing to doing a summer series of solo episodes? The answer was a summer series ofgreat shows where you can hear ME interviewed. So the entire month of June will be ‘Flip the Script Summer’here on Glambition Radio!And today’s episode walks you through it all. I’ve been on some super shows over the last year or two. And these interviewers led me into some DEEP conversations where some of myBEST anecdotes, admissions, and revelationshave come out. And I want to share these with you. On this episode— and throughout these weekly ‘shows within a show’...
Right now there are battles going on around the world, on every level, in every way. But they are also a mirror for what’s going on within *ourselves*. We are trying to solve problems with the same mindsets + systems that created them. And we are caught in an endless loop of madness. I do see and feel that so many are finally realizing that a *massive change* is needed. But… how does that apply to YOU, and your world of creation? It’s been a while since I did a solo episode of #GlambitionRadio, so I wanted to start the summer with a bang! AND I’m sharing a few *exciting updates* on some opportunities that YOU can participate in with me later this summer and fall. The theme in the air? Our old ways versus the new. Old ways of doing, being, and transforming are making way (gently or abruptly) for new, better ways. And I don’t just mean incremental improvements – I’m talking about totally walking away from what never really suited us in the first place. We are here to create the...
It’s the women who are doing business differently, in an extraordinary way. And there’s one particular ‘Alpha Femme’ epitomizing this movement: Melanie Ann Layer of Quebec, Canada. Starting as an ‘invisible coach’ in 2017, whose name was shared solely by word of mouth, Melanie’s business and Alpha Femme brand quickly grew – without a website, podcast, viral videos, ads, or a best-selling book. She is known for her unique approach to feminine leadership and wealth energetics, but it started with one big shift after a job loss which led to a bankruptcy. The entire ordeal left her sleeping in her car, but Melanie took her first “life coaching” call from the front seat of her Honda Civic in 2013. (She explains the whole story in our interview.) Through a journey of evolution and growth, she’s grown her business to revenues over $20M, with consistent million dollar months since November 2020. Her shift is a testament to her teachings that now serve women all around the globe. ...
Can it really be… this… EASY? Our guest today says YES… even if you’re in the midst of what feels like a struggle. I have to admit, I’d known OF Susie over the years and felt like I already ‘knew’ her. But then we finally talked (on this episode)! There were SO many things I wasn’t aware of that make both her story and her attitude incredibly rich and inspiring. Susie spent much of her childhood growing up in domestic violence shelters, driving her to vow that one day she’d create a much different life for herself. But instead of going for what our typical path for success would be, she skipped college and instead opted to travel, live, and work all over the world. I love how she’s created her own version of success while thoroughly enjoying every minute of it. (And this spirit comes through in our interview!) Susie and her work have been featured on the Today show, Oprah, Business Insider, CNN, Forbes, Time Inc, Marie Claire and … you get the idea. ;) Her new bookLet It ...
After being so overworked with up to 80 hour weeks that she fell into a 10-day *coma*, Sunny Smith, M.D., vowed to not only change her life, but the life of the other female physicians in the same situation. But the true ‘how’ didn’t appear before her, until another unfortunate accident years later (while biking in Moorea) forced her to once again not only slow down but also consider her next chapter. And that is precisely when she discovered the incredible skill-set of coaching. Soon after, Sunny founded Empowering Women Physicians, the most comprehensive and collaborative coaching program for women physicians that has been documented to decrease burnout, increase professional fulfillment, and increase self-compassion. But it’s Sunny’s full story that gets me every time, as I take in her immense compassion for other humans both in and out of her field. On this raw and heartfelt episode of #GlambitionRadio, Sunny opens up about her experiences and conversations as both a medica...