ICONIC by Iconic Magazine®
ICONIC by Iconic Magazine® is the essential interview series for female founders and women in business who want the real story behind building something extraordinary.
Hosted by Jennifer Leigh, Editor-in-Chief of ICONIC Magazine®, a global media platform reaching women in over 60 countries across business, entrepreneurship, fashion, and culture, each season features eleven extraordinary women who have built iconic lives and businesses on their own terms.
These are conversations that go beyond the highlight reel: the leadership decisions, the moments that tested them, the lessons learned the hard way, and the wisdom they wish someone had shared at the beginning.
ICONIC is for ambitious women building something meaningful who want to learn from founders and industry leaders who have already walked the path.
Season One features eleven extraordinary women across entrepreneurship, fashion, media, and culture, including Sarah Nicole Landry and Alli Webb.
New episodes every Monday.
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ICONIC is a production of Iconic Magazine®, the global women’s media platform founded by Jennifer Leigh, Editor-in-Chief and creative director with over 20 years of experience building iconic brands for women who refuse to build ordinary lives.
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ICONIC by Iconic Magazine®
Scaling to Exit: What Every Founder Needs to Know with Erika Aquino
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Most founders spend their days focused on what needs to happen next: the next client, the next launch, the next hire. But what if the most important question isn't what's next, but where are you actually going?
In this powerful conversation, Jen is joined by entrepreneur and global angel investor Erika Aquino to explore what it really takes to build a business with long-term vision. From understanding the difference between angel investing and venture capital to becoming the kind of leader investors want to back, Erika shares practical insights on accountability, strategic growth, networking, and building a business that can thrive beyond you.
Whether you're interested in raising capital or simply becoming a stronger founder, this episode will challenge you to think bigger about what's possible.
In this episode, we discuss:
• The difference between angel investing and venture capital
• What investors look for when evaluating founders and businesses
• Why accountability can be one of the greatest growth tools in business
• How to avoid shiny object syndrome and lead with greater clarity
• The power of building a global network and thinking beyond your current market
Connect with Erika:
• Website: erika-aquino.com
• Instagram: @iamerikaaquino
Connect with Jen:
- Read Magazine here: @iconicmagazine__
- Business Mentorship here: @becomingiconic
- Watch here: @theiconicmagazine
- All resources: becomingiconic.co