CEO+Founder of ON THE DOT
If you ask Melinda Garvey what her big dream is, you will probably hear her say: “I want to brainwash women!” Now, don’t be alarmed. She just sees this as the fastest way to ensure that ALL women know their worth, have a tribe of other women supporting them and can see their own path to success through access to the Manolos of women that came before them.
“It’s really all about creating a mindset of abundance, rather than scarcity,” Melinda explains. “There are millions of non-celeb, non-corporate titan women who are successful. We just simply don’t ever hear their stories, so we believe that the landscape is barren. On The Dot is on a mission to change that by giving access to successful women and their stories every day.”
It all started in a little Texas town called Austin. One day in 2002, Melinda decided (after one too many glasses of wine) to use her media background to empower, engage and inspire the women of Austin by launching Austin Woman Magazine. Now in its 16th year and hailed as the go-to resource for women looking to move ahead and build a legacy, Austin Woman is going strong…
But what about women around the globe? “When I heard that one of the very top reasons women were not achieving equal success was the lack of access to relatable role models,” Melinda continues, “I just got mad.” And we don’t like to make Melinda mad, or apparently feed her too many glasses of wine, because then she just does something crazy…like start another company.
And so, On The Dot was born, with little more than a deep passion for championing women, an expertise in storytelling and the moxie to believe that On The Dot could change the conversation about women’s advancement. What if, every morning, millions of women around the world heard a story about a successful, relatable role model? How would our mindset change if we could SEE it and then know that we, too could BE it? Let’s do this!
When not on her soapbox, you can find Melinda and her Kiwi husband and business partner, Kip, at a soccer game or swim meet cheering on their 11 year old feminist son, Beckom. Other than that—you guessed it—you can find her surrounded by a gaggle of women drinking wine, of course!
Melinda Garvey has hosted 112 Episodes.
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Foram Brown on Empowering Women in STEM
June 3rd, 2021 | 26 mins 12 secs
activism, advocate, community, empowerment, feminism, inspirational, interview, millennial, networking, on the dot, on the dot woman, on the spot, podcast, woman
This week on See It To Be It, we talk to Foram Brown who is an engineer, wife, cancer conqueror, mother and ambassador. She discusses her journey, and how she became a successful woman in STEM and how she uses her success to empower other women in the industry.
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Rebecca Powers on the Unstoppability of Women That Find Their Voice
May 6th, 2021 | 27 mins 14 secs
activism, advocate, community, empowerment, feminism, inspirational, interview, millennial, networking, on the dot, on the dot woman, on the spot, podcast, woman
This week on See It To Be It podcast, we speak with the inspirational Rebecca Powers. Holding the titles of author, speaker, social entrepreneur, and philanthropist she seems to have done it all! After dedicating 10 years of her life to helping out the underserved citizens of Austin through her own organization, she now focuses on encouraging women to find their voice and trust their cape through her upcoming book!
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Madam Nselaa Ward, J.D.
April 1st, 2021 | 28 mins 14 secs
activism, advocate, community, empowerment, feminism, inspirational, interview, millennial, networking, on the dot, on the dot woman, on the spot, podcast, woman
This week on See It To Be It, we talk with Madam Nselaa Ward J.D., former attorney and lifelong activist. She discusses the journey of going from an underage sex worker to an attorney/business architect and a prominent voice in the Black Lives Matter movement.
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Sandy Forster on Going from Welfare to Manifesting Millions
March 4th, 2021 | 25 mins 36 secs
activism, advocate, community, empowerment, feminism, inspirational, interview, millennial, networking, on the dot, on the dot woman, on the spot, podcast, woman
This week on See It To Be It podcast, we talk with Sandy Forster, millionaire mindset mentor and money manifestation coach. Once referred to as Oprah's Aussie Secret, she guides women to more abundance and freedom in their life.
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SheFactor Founders on their Entrepreneurship Journey and Building their Brand
February 4th, 2021 | 24 mins 2 secs
activism, advocate, community, empowerment, feminism, inspirational, interview, millennial, networking, on the dot, on the dot woman, on the spot, podcast, woman
This week on the See It To Be It podcast, we talk to Heidi and Tori Ganahl, founders of the lifestyle brand SheFactor. This mother daughter duo discusses their journey as female entrepreneurs.
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Ashley Shift on Healing, Self-love & Confidence
January 7th, 2021 | 14 mins 23 secs
activism, advocate, community, empowerment, feminism, inspirational, interview, millennial, networking, on the dot, on the dot woman, on the spot, podcast, woman
This week on See It To Be It, we talk to Ashley Shift, a Mathematician turned to a female entrepreneur. She shares her story of personally educating herself on natural healing and turning it into her business, Hacked By Nature.
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Meet Hannah Rad: Radio Host, On-Air Talent , DJ and Mental Health Advocate
December 3rd, 2020 | 19 mins 30 secs
activism, advocate, community, empowerment, feminism, inspirational, interview, millennial, networking, on the dot, on the dot woman, on the spot, podcast, woman
This week on See It To Be It, we talk to Hannah Rad, an On-Air Talent, Radio Host, DJ and Mental Health advocate. She discusses being a self-starter, starting over her career, and her new short series, "Sorry to Keep You Waiting," which focuses on her mental health journey.
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Food Stamps to Farmbox Direct: Ashley Tryner's Journey to Becoming the CEO of an Online Produce Company
November 5th, 2020 | 17 mins 45 secs
activism, advocate, community, empowerment, feminism, inspirational, interview, millennial, networking, on the dot, on the dot woman, on the spot, podcast, woman
This week on See It To Be It, we interviewed Ashley Tryner, founder and CEO of Farmbox Direct and FarmboxRx. She shares her journey from being a single mom on food stamps, to creating her own booming business and becoming an advocate to help get rid of food disparity in America.
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Koko On Keeping Her Brand Alive During A Pandemic
October 15th, 2020 | 24 mins 12 secs
activism, advocate, community, empowerment, feminism, inspirational, interview, millennial, networking, on the dot, on the dot woman, on the spot, podcast, woman
This week on See It To Be It, we talk to food and travel blogger and influencer, Jane Ko, founder of A Taste of Koko. She provides insight on the influencer industry, how COVID-19 has impacted her business and how social media can be toxic.
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Kiana Danial: Getting Fired From Wall Street to Becoming A Finance Tycoon
October 1st, 2020 | 26 mins 2 secs
activism, advocate, community, empowerment, feminism, inspirational, interview, millennial, networking, on the dot, on the dot woman, on the spot, podcast, woman
This week on See It To Be It, we talk to Kiana Danial, who is the founder of Invest Diva and an award winning author. She discusses her journey from a financial planner to owning her own company and helping women manage their wealth and investments.
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Becoming Your Own Superhero, One Motorcycle Ride At A Time
September 24th, 2020 | 18 mins 41 secs
activism, advocate, community, empowerment, feminism, inspirational, interview, millennial, networking, on the dot, on the dot woman, on the spot, podcast, woman
This week on See It To Be It, we talk to Joey Lindahl, who is a Senior Marketing Manager at Polaris Industries. She discusses what is like to be a female motorcyclist and in marketing for a male dominated industry.
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Empathy Marketing is Now More Important Than Ever
September 17th, 2020 | 19 mins 45 secs
activism, advocate, community, empowerment, feminism, inspirational, interview, millennial, networking, on the dot, on the dot woman, on the spot, podcast, woman
This week on See It To Be It, we talk to Janet Mesh, who created her own content and digital marketing agency called Aimtal in 2018. She discusses what empathy marketing is and how to successfully work from home with tips and tricks from her morning routine.