Interview with Lisa Stone of SheKnows Media

Lisa Stone, CEO and co-founder of BlogHer and COO of SheKnows Media, discusses the importance of converting women in the social media space. As the primary users of the Internet and social media and with control of 83 percent of household spending, women are key digital and online consumers. And whether it's parenting, relationships, education or how to grow their own businesses, women often turn to other women for advice. Stone says she feels especially strongly about helping other women learn how to excel in business because she's received help herself, and because everyone should do what they can to develop a professional ecosystem in which women can rise, thrive, and invest in other women.

"Women represent more than 50 percent of the available workforce; we can't leave half these resources on the table," she says.

For more, visit www.blogher.com and www.sheknows.com.

Interview with Anila Arthanari of Infusionsoft

Anila Arthanari, development leader at Infusionsoft, quit her corporate job six years ago to be an entrepreneur, and quickly realized she'd found her place providing small businesses and entrepreneurs with software and productivity tools to help them grow their own brands and customer bases. She'd found her way to change the world. Arthanari says world needs more women in leadership positions, and discusses unique challenges women face in business and entrepreneurship. Women are more likely to contend with challenges from within; such as a lack of confidence, a biased culture or the feeling that they must choose between nurturing their families and nurturing growing businesses. Women are also still outnumbered on boards and in top positions, but are poised to take ownership of recent gains and fight to help one another achieve true equality. We're in the middle of a revolution, she says, and it's up to women to seize the opportunities.

"You are everything you need to be successful," she says. "The only question is how do I use my power and where do I use it?"

For more, visit www.infusionsoft.com.

Interview with Felena Hanson and Dr. Silvia Mah of Hera Hub

Hera Hub Founder Felena Hanson and Hera Labs Founder Dr. Silvia Mah are interviewed at the 2014 Women Investing In Women Summit in San Diego.

Hera Hub is a shared, flexible work and meeting space where entrepreneurial women can create and collaborate in a professional, productive, spa-like environment. The platform provides members with connections to other business experts, access to educational workshops and visibility within the community—giving them the support they need to be prosperous.

Interview with Barbara Bry of Blackbird Ventures

Barbara Bry is a serial entrepreneur and COO of Blackbird Ventures who is excited to work with Women Investing in Women to make a difference in the future of women entrepreneurs, and envisions a community of women mentoring the next generation of young women in business. She sat down to discuss how her trailblazing mother inspired her in her own career, her work in starting organizations and nonprofits and her focus on “leveling the playing field for women in business, health care and politics” and her advice to girls or women about success in business and attracting investors.

More info at www.blackbirdv.com.

Interview with Jayla Siciliano of Bon Affair

Jayla Siciliano is the founder of Bon Affair, Inc., which makes wine spritzers as a lower-alcohol, lower-calorie alternative to wine. She caught the eye—and investment—of Mark Cuban on “Shark Tank,” and shares a few lessons from the show. Know what investors want and have a thick skin. Integrity, honesty and putting yourself out there to do what others aren’t willing to do are all also crucial. She also discusses sources of inspiration: reading about others’ businesses, celebrating small victories and keeping her eyes on long-term goals. Being a confident woman, Siciliano says, can be a unique advantage in a male-dominated field.

More info at www.bonaffair.com.