Success Unleashed with Amy Kapolnick

Pivot with Purpose with Meghan Houle

Welcome back to the Pivot With Purpose podcast, where we delve into the art of career transitions and finding your professional footing. I’m your host Meghan Houle and today, I’m joined by Amy Kapolnek who stands as the visionary Founder & Strategic Advisor behind ‘the fwrd group’!
The fwrd group is a boutique strategic consulting firm guiding early-stage, forward-thinking companies in consumer goods and services from concept to capital. With an illustrious career spanning 17 years, Amy has left an indelible mark. She has been the driving force behind the development of brands, the successful launch of new products, and the acceleration of business growth. Noteworthy achievements include orchestrating the launch of Gucci Beauty and Burberry Perfumes with Coty, spearheading the rebranding of Olay and introducing new products with Pantene under the Procter & Gamble umbrella, crafting the brand creation and strategy for Our Tone Band-Aid within the portfolio of Johnson and Johnson, and creating growth strategies to expand medical aesthetic spa locations with AIREM. Committed to championing and supporting women, Amy serves as a Business Mentor to early stage companies within the XRC Ventures' portfolio as well as female leaders and budding entrepreneurs. I’m so excited to jump into our conversation!
Topics Covered:
(02:35) Amy’s Journey: From Fashion to Entrepreneurship. Amy landed a job in fashion wholesale before realizing the need for a pivot.
(06:52) The Challenges of Entrepreneurship: The importance of resilience, mindset, and embracing failure as a part of the journey.
(14:53) Navigating Partnerships: The significance of aligning with the right people and opportunities, as well as recognizing toxic partnerships and the importance of boundaries.
(24:36) Success Unleashed: Amy shares her personal need for events catering to female leaders and entrepreneurs and her vision and motivation for “success Unleashed”. Overview of the three workshops: evolving mindset and habits, self-marketing for visibility and opportunities, and strategies for building wealth.
(37:59) Connecting and Community Building: The significance of networking, learning from others, and celebrating achievements together.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to join "Success Unleashed" and unlock your potential for success in New York City on May 17th! Events like these help to achieve power, purpose, and passion in our personal and professional lives!
Amy’s Links:
Website: www.thefwrdgroup.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amykapolnek/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amykapolnek/
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