“I had moved to South America and I had totally changed my perspective on where I wanted to be spending my time and where I didn't. I had increased expectations for things that worked better in half the time, and that's what I was trying to do with Hanni.”
This week, join us as we dive into the inspiring entrepreneurial journey of Leslie Tessler, the founder and CEO of Hanni, a revolutionary body care brand launched in 2021. You’ll hear Leslie share her story, revealing the pivotal moments that fueled her entrepreneurial spirit, including the dual inspirations of motherhood and life in Argentina, and how that became a mission to transform women's shaving from a mundane task, into a luxurious self-care ritual.
From her innovative razors, to hydrating products that solve real problems, Leslie opens up about the creative processes behind product development, her approach to networking, and the winding road that often comes when you set out to build a business you believe in.
Exclusive for Entreprenistas: Get 15% off your Hanni order with code Entreprenista15
What we talked about:
The Scrappy Days of Building Hanni [7:10]
How to Find the Right Manufacturer [13:17]
Leslie’s Pivot to Products [25:15]
Leslie’s Business Tools and Solutions [30:10]
Leslie’s Fundraising Journey [36:25]
Leslie’s Biggest Business Secret [42:50]
Connect with Leslie
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Guests
Leslie Tessler
Hosts
Stephanie Cartin
Co-founder of Socialfly and Entreprenista.
Stephanie Cartin is the co-founder and CEO of Entreprenista, an all-in-one platform – which includes a private community & business membership called The Entreprenista League that's made up of over 2,000 women founders at all stages of business, a weekly newsletter received by 60,000 readers, two podcasts, in-person educational & networking events, and an award program – that women founders at all stages can turn to for everything they need to grow.
Stephanie is also the co-founder of Socialfly (acquired by Truform Media Group in 2024), Markid, and Pearl Influential Capital. She has won countless awards, including the SmartCEO Brava award, which recognizes the top women CEOs in New York, and a Stevie Award for Women-Run Workplace of the Year. She has also appeared in Bloomberg, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Refinery29, and more.
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