Building Billion-Dollar Dreams: Suneera Madhani on Entrepreneurship, Access, and Impact

In this episode of The WarriorHER Podcast, we sit down with Suneera Madhani — Unicorn founder, fintech powerhouse, CEO of Worth AI, founder of CEO School, and advocate for women in entrepreneurship.

After scaling Stax Payments to a billion-dollar exit, Suneera turned her experience into a mission: creating access to capital, breaking barriers for women and minorities, and inspiring the next generation of business leaders.

We dive deep into:

• The real journey behind building a billion-dollar business

• How Worth AI is changing financial access for small businesses

• The role of AI in leveling the playing field for underrepresented founders

• Lessons on risk, resilience, and building the right team

• Why women must uncap their dreams and trust their worth

Suneera shares candid insights about entrepreneurship, emotional intelligence, and her fight to change the narrative around women and leadership.
This is the conversation you did not know you needed.

[00:00] – Introduction to Suneera Madhani and her journey
[05:00] – Building Stax Payments and lessons from scaling to $1B+
[08:45] – Founding Worth AI and redefining small business financial access
[15:00] – The impact of machine learning and AI for founders
[20:00] – Building the right team: the number one factor in scaling
[30:00] – How CEO School is reshaping the future for women entrepreneurs
[36:00] – Emotional intelligence, risk-taking, and thinking bigger
[40:00] – Legacy-building and empowering the next generation

Connect with Suneera Madhani:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suneeramadhani/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suneeramadhani/

• CEO School: https://theceoschool.co/

• Worth AI: https://www.worth.ai/

  
  

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In this episode of The WarriorHER Podcast, we sit down with Kristen V. Carter, an award-winning executive producer, entrepreneur, speaker, and the powerhouse behind Trust Your Magic™. From producing socially impactful television like Profiled: The Black Man to executive producing Black Girls Rock! and GOSPEL Live!, Kristen’s work shines at the intersection of storytelling, empowerment, and purpose.

Beyond entertainment, Kristen is on a mission to mentor and inspire emerging entrepreneurs, encouraging them to honor their talents and build thriving, purpose-driven lives. She shares her journey of breaking barriers in life, love, and career, and how embracing her own magic helped her transform every area of her life.

Join us for an empowering conversation about faith, fearless leaps, and the beauty of self-actualization.

⏳ [00:00] – Introduction

• Welcome to The WarriorHER Podcast

• Introduction to today’s guest, Kristen V. Carter

⏳ [03:15] – Breaking Barriers through Storytelling

• Kristen’s journey into television production and entrepreneurship

• How storytelling became her tool for social impact

⏳ [08:45] – Trusting Your Magic™

• The birth of her brand and podcast, Trust Your Magic™

• Teaching others to own their gifts unapologetically

⏳ [15:20] – Life Lessons from Producing Culture-Shifting Shows

• Behind the scenes of Profiled: The Black Man, Black Girls Rock!, and GOSPEL Live!

• The power of representation and purpose in media

⏳ [22:30] – Entrepreneurship & Personal Growth

• Building a life around passion and profit

• Challenges and wins along the entrepreneurial journey

⏳ [30:10] – Closing Thoughts & Where to Connect

• Kristen’s final words of inspiration

• Website: https://www.kristenvcarter.com

• Trust Your Magic Deck: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15z6OvepXB3vanhyW7WaK4zyBKCgk_oAu/view

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🎵 Kristen’s Theme Songs:

• Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' – Michael Jackson

• Get Me Bodied – Beyoncé

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In this episode of The WarriorHER Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Shara Ally, a trailblazing Doctor of Nursing Practice, founder of NEUROorganics Inc., TEDx speaker, and advocate for holistic mental health and women's empowerment.
From winning Ms. Canada United World 2022 to meeting the Dalai Lama, Dr. Shara's journey embodies resilience, leadership, and a deep commitment to emotional intelligence.

Together, we explore:

• How mental health awareness must evolve with today's digital world

• Practical strategies to build emotional resilience and strong leadership foundations

• How Eastern philosophies and holistic practices influence mental health

• Building NEUROorganics and balancing entrepreneurship, advocacy, and personal growth

• How attachment styles influence relationships, leadership, and self-empowerment

Dr. Shara shares powerful insights on breaking stigma, creating sustainable wellness, and leading with intentionality and impact.

This is more than an interview — it’s a masterclass in leadership, emotional intelligence, and redefining empowerment.

[00:00] – Introduction to Dr. Shara Ally and NEUROorganics
[05:00] – Why Mental Health is Essential for Entrepreneurs and Leaders
[08:45] – The Hidden Impact of Social Media and Mental Health Boundaries
[15:20] – Success Stories from NEUROorganics: Healing Through Awareness
[18:00] – Attachment Styles and Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
[30:00] – Parenting, Leadership, and Continuous Learning
[35:00] – Lessons from the Dalai Lama and Eastern Approaches to Wellness
[41:00] – Measuring True Impact and Building Human-Centered Organizations
[45:00] – Future Goals for NEUROorganics and Empowering Listeners

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_shara?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D

• Website: https://www.sharaally.com/

• TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6z7LZVTnj08

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• https://hopedealers.io – Empowering diverse professionals into tech careers

• https://themissingpieceapp.com – Connecting autism families to care and community

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