Laura Fortey didn’t just break into real estate - she’s building a new model for access. We talk about her journey from journalist to founder, how an early hackathon helped shape the concept behind Reitium, and what it’s like building in a tightly regulated industry. Laura also shares her take on fundraising as a female founder, the role of storytelling in scaling, and how human design shapes her leadership style.

In this solo Q&A, I’m answering your questions about building a business before you feel “ready.”I’m sharing the scrappy (and slightly ridiculous) things we did to make Oko look legit in the early days, how Devyn and I keep a healthy dynamic as co-founders and longtime friends, and why waiting to “figure yourself out” before building a personal brand is a trap. From imposter syndrome to knowing when it’s time to pivot, this one’s full of honest lessons from my own messy, still-in-progress journey.

Julie Mai is a registered dietitian and the founder of July Health, a telehealth platform reimagining care for women’s hormonal health. In this episode, she shares what it’s really like to build a business in a legacy industry—and why she believes the future of healthcare needs to be more holistic, accessible, and mentally supportive.

We talk about the early days of entrepreneurship, how to validate ideas before going all in, and the importance of unlearning the idea that stability only comes from a 9-to-5. Julie also breaks down how she’s thinking differently about PCOS care, community building, and sustainable growth.

This one’s for anyone rethinking the systems we’ve inherited—and creating something better.