We Are Women Podcast

S1 Ep202: Bringing Inventive Ideas to Fruition With “The Inventress”

September 17, 2026·48 min
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Bringing Inventive Ideas to Fruition With Lisa Ascolese “The Inventress”In this episode…In this episode of the We Are Women Podcast, I speak with Lisa Ascolese, known globally as “The Inventress,” about transforming ideas from a simple thought into a tangible product in the marketplace. Lisa shares her journey from inventing as a nine-year-old to becoming a multi-patent holder, QVC success story, bestselling author, and founder of Inventing A to Z.Episode OverviewLisa Ascolese is living proof that all things are possible when you believe in your idea and back it with action.As the CEO and Founder of Inventing A to Z, Lisa has helped countless inventors and entrepreneurs bring their ideas from a napkin sketch to retail shelves. Her company supports every stage of development including graphic design, engineering, prototyping, manufacturing, licensing, and marketing.Lisa shares:• Why self-belief is the foundation of innovation • How to walk into your beliefs instead of waiting for permission • The importance of journaling your journey, naming it and claiming it • Why she lives by the phrase “Say nothing until the ink dries” • The power of women supporting women in business • How community accelerates growth • Why motherhood and grandmotherhood shaped her leadership styleWe also discuss one of the biggest challenges women face in business — self-doubt. Lisa explains why so many capable women hesitate before launching their ideas and how shifting mindset changes everything.Her message is clear. When women lift each other up, everyone rises.About Lisa AscoleseLisa Ascolese, known as “The Inventress,” is the CEO and Founder of Inventing A to Z LLC. She helps inventors and entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life from concept to marketplace.Lisa holds dozens of patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Her products have appeared on QVC and HSN, including Perfect Pockets Organizer, which generated $6,000 in less than 30 seconds live on air. She is also the founder of AOWIE, The Association of Women Inventors and Entrepreneurs, and Inventors Spotlight TV.Lisa has been featured on Bravo TV, ABC, Sirius XM, iHeartRadio, Forbes, Black Enterprise, Ebony Magazine, Essence Magazine, The New York Times, and was recently featured on a Times Square Billboard in NYC.She is the bestselling author of The Inventress Guide to Inventing The Right Way: All Or Nothing, Now Or Never and is currently on tour with Barnes and Noble.Her mission is simple. When you think it and believe it, it can be done.Key Takeaways• When women support women, everyone rises • Community matters • You can build something meaningful at any stage of life • Walk into your beliefs • Journal your journey and claim your visionConnect with Lisa AscoleseBusiness: Inventing A to Z Phone: 732-703-8611 Email: jolie@socialwisepr.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaascolese/?original_referer= Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.ascolese Facebook Business: https://www.facebook.com/AOWIEATOZ/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_inventress/ AOWIE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aowieatoz/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBLAkwl6Tf6YzCpFzTvhhOg X: https://x.com/lisaascolese?lang=en Inventors Spotlight TV: www.inventorsspotlightTV.comWe Are Women Podcast Host, Janeen VosperWebsite: https://www.janeenvosper.com Email: janeen@janeenvosper.com Phone: +61 407 203 928International Speaker | Brand Authority Specialist | Founder of Speech Perfect

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