WorkParty: Recent Episodes
Dear Media, Jaclyn Johnson
Part work, Part party. WorkParty is a movement for a new generation of women like yourself, women who are redefining the meaning of work on their own terms. Welcome to WorkParty the podcast. Where creative and entrepreneurial women celebrate each other’s successes. WorkParty is the vision of Jaclyn Johnson, the powerhouse founder and CEO behind Create & Cultivate, the fastest growing online platform and conference for millennial women in business. In WorkParty the book, Jaclyn spills on how she found the determination to flip her rock bottom moment into hard work and success —and how you can, too. By age 32 she had sold a company, launched a new one, bought her first home, found the love of her life and had a million ups and downs in between. WorkParty the podcast is all the lessons she learned and the advice she wishes she had gotten along the way. You’ll hear from female founders, CEOs, entrepreneurs, creatives and so many other badass boss ladies. And what do you get from listening? We’re keeping it 100, giving you that career real-talk, and no BS advice.
To check out the WorkParty blog and learn more about the WorkParty book and tour visit WorkParty.com. You can also follow along for daily updates and exclusive content on Instagram at @WorkParty.
We sat down with our C&C 100 Tech Honorees — Brittany Avery, Tezza Barton, Catherine Goetze, Lucy Guo, Sheila Lirio Marcelo, and Mady Maio & Lauren Wolfen of Camber — to talk about what it really takes to build, lead, and win in tech right now. From fundraising rejections that ended up being the best thing that ever happened to them to the AI prompts they swear by, these women are proof that the future belongs to the founders who embrace the wave instead of chasing behind it.
In this episode, we cover:
• The AI prompts these founders actually use every single day
• Why every no from an investor might be the best thing that ever happens to you
• How to build a company that stays ahead of the tech wave instead of catching up to it
• What it really takes to go from idea to product in the age of AI
• Why the people who believe in you early change everything
• How to stay authentically bold when the tech world is moving faster than ever
Tune in to hear from some of the most exciting voices in tech right now — on their terms, on their timeline, and without ever compromising on what they believe in.
Check out the full C&C 100 List here:
https://www.createcultivate.com/cc100
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To connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton
We sat down with our C&C 100 Content Creator Honorees — India de Beaufort, Averi Camille, Robyn Delmonte, Shayla Mitchell, Nadya Okamoto, and Victoria Paris — to talk about what it really takes to build an audience, find your voice, and stay creative in a world that never stops scrolling. From going viral to getting out of creative ruts, these women are proof that the only strategy that actually works is being unapologetically yourself.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why you can't find your niche — you have to become it
- How to get out of a creative rut when the inspiration just isn't coming
- Why authenticity is still the only thing that makes an audience actually stick
- How much of going viral is luck — and what you can actually control
- The tech stacks and tools these creators swear by
- Why consistency will always beat uniqueness when it comes to building online
Tune in to hear from some of the most exciting voices in content creation right now — on their terms, on their timeline, and without ever compromising on what they believe in.
Check out the full C&C 100 List here:
https://www.createcultivate.com/cc100
Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festivalGet 15% off your Create & Cultivate Festival Tickets with code WORKPARTY15
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We sat down with our C&C 100 Sports & Wellness Honorees — Malika Andrews, Louise Hazel, Kayla Jeter, Samantha Miller, and Alex Taylor — to talk about what it really takes to show up, perform, and build in industries that weren't always built for women. From redefining what balance actually looks like to the wellness hacks that changed everything, these women are setting new standards for equity, influence, and opportunity.
In this episode, we cover:
• Why balance is an illusion — and what to focus on instead
• How to identify what you can afford to drop and what you can't
• Why rest is not something you earn and how to build it into your life
• The wellness hacks that actually changed their lives — including the most studied supplement in the world
• How to create more visibility and opportunity for women in your industry
• Why doing exceptional work is the most powerful thing you can do for the women coming after you
Tune in to hear from some of the most exciting voices in sports and wellness right now — on their terms, on their timeline, and without ever compromising on what they believe in.
Check out the full C&C 100 List here:
https://www.createcultivate.com/cc100
Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festivalGet 15% off your Create & Cultivate Festival Tickets with code WORKPARTY15
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We sat down with our C&C 100 Culinary Honorees — Kit Keenan, Olivia Lopez, Julianna McIntosh, Becca Millstein and Tini Younger — to talk about what it really takes to build a food brand that stands out, lasts, and actually feels like you. From tinned fish empires to cocktail content that took over the internet, these women are proof that your perspective is your greatest ingredient.
In this episode, we cover:
• Why market research is the most underrated move in building a food brand
• How to find your secret sauce — and why it's rarely about the food itself
• What it really takes to keep going when burnout is knocking at the door
• Why your team is the most important ingredient in building a great business
• How to carve out a space that's completely your own in a saturated market
• The food trends they're loving, the ones they're over, and everything in between
Tune in to hear from some of the most exciting voices in food right now — on their terms, on their timeline, and without ever compromising on what they believe in.
Check out the full C&C 100 List here:
https://www.createcultivate.com/cc100
Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festivalGet 15% off your Create & Cultivate Festival Tickets with code WORKPARTY15
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We sat down with our C&C 100 Entertainment Honorees — Bobbi Althoff, Ariana Madix, Caitlin Reilly, Brittany Snow, and Danielle Robay — to talk
about the rejections that stung, the no's that redirected everything, and what it really takes to build a lasting career in Hollywood. These women are proof that the things that don't work out are often the very things that set you forward.
In this episode, we cover:
• Why the roles and opportunities you don't get are sometimes the best thing that can happen to you
• How to ditch the scarcity mindset and start saying no to the things that aren't right for you
• What it really means to protect your peace in an industry that never stops demanding more
• Why doing things that scare you is the most valuable career move you can make
• How to build a support system that believes in you even when you don't believe in yourself
• What planting seeds early in your career really looks like — and how to trust the process
Tune in to hear from some of the most exciting voices in entertainment right now — on their terms, on their timeline, and without ever compromising on what they believe in.
Check out the full C&C 100 List here:
https://www.createcultivate.com/cc100
Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festivalGet 15% off your Create & Cultivate Festival Tickets with code WORKPARTY15
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We sat down with our C&C 100 Money Honorees — Kate McAndrew, Ruffin Mitchener, Mary Holland Nader, Maggie Sellers Reum, and Elaine Welteroth — to talk about what it really takes to build, invest, and grow wealth on your own terms. From self-funding empires to talking about money like a man, these women are proving that abundance starts with a mindset shift.
In this episode, we cover:
Why the best financial advice is to stop playing it safe
• How to start investing even if you're starting from zero
• Why your personal brand might be worth more than your MBA
• The case for self-funding your business instead of chasing investors
• How to build a healthier relationship with money without it taking over your life
• Why investing in your community might be the smartest financial move you make
Tune in to hear from some of the most exciting voices in money and investing right now — on their terms, on their timeline, and without ever compromising on what they believe in.
Check out the full C&C 100 List here:
https://www.createcultivate.com/cc100
Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festivalGet 15% off your Create & Cultivate Festival Tickets with code WORKPARTY15
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We sat down with our C&C 100 Fashion Honorees — Olandria Carthe, Daryl-Ann Denner, Ariana Ferweda, Raissa Gerona, Alani Noelle, Jully Patel and Seerat Saini — to talk about what it really takes to build, lead, and win in the fashion industry right now. From thrifting their way up to building cult brands with loyal followings, these women are proving that great taste is just the beginning.
In this episode, we cover:
• How to turn a creative eye into a legitimate business
• Why confidence is not a trend — and how to build a brand around that
• What nobody tells you about breaking into the fashion industry
• How the most successful women in fashion are building timeless brands in a world obsessed with trends
• Why your personal style is one of your greatest business assets
• What it really takes to go from content creator to founder
Tune in to hear from some of the most exciting voices in fashion right now — on their terms, on their timeline, and without ever compromising on what they believe in.
Check out the full C&C 100 List here: https://www.createcultivate.com/cc100
Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festivalGet 15% off your Create & Cultivate Festival Tickets with code WORKPARTY15
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We sat down with our C&C 100 Beauty Honorees —Claudia Sulewski, Danessa Myricks, Golloria George, Mei Kwok, Monique Rodriguez, and Toni Bravo — to talk about what it really takes to build, lead, and win in the beauty industry right now. From viral moments to million dollar exits, these women are shifting the beauty standard from outward perfection to authenticity and they are not holding back.
In this episode, we cover:
• Why the beauty industry still isn't as inclusive as it claims to be — and what these women are doing about it
• How to turn a viral moment into a legitimate business
• What nobody tells you about getting a product from concept to shelf
• The real story behind landing major retail partnerships
• How to build a beauty brand that breaks the rules and still wins
• Why showing up unapologetically is both a personal and business strategy
Tune in to hear from some of the most exciting voices in beauty right now — on their terms, on their timeline, and without ever compromising on what they believe in.
Huge thanks to Covergirl for powering our C&C100 Beauty Category: https://www.createcultivate.com/cc100-2026-beauty
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They were best friends from Georgetown — one burning out on Wall Street watching her skin deteriorate, the other finishing medical school while obsessing over skincare science. Together they built 4AM Skin, a circadian rhythm skincare brand backed by Nobel Prize winning science that says the opposite of everything the skincare industry has been telling you. From bootstrapping on $80K for three years to closing a $4 million round with Kaboo, landing in 1,745 Target stores, and selling out four times on TikTok Shop — and doing all of it while one of them finished her medical degree — this is the startup story you need to hear.
In this episode, we cover:
• Why waiting to raise money was the best decision they ever made and what they learned bootstrapping first
• Why doing less with your skincare is actually backed by Nobel Prize winning science
• What it really takes to go from idea to nationwide retail distribution
• How to build a brand that breaks every rule and still wins
• The co-founder dynamic that actually works and how two best friends keep it that way
• Why timing is everything when it comes to retail and fundraising
Tune in to hear how two best friends built one of the most exciting skincare brands right now — on their own terms, on their own timeline, and without ever compromising on what they believed in.
To learn more about 4AM Skin:
https://www.instagram.com/4amskin
www.4amskin.com
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She quit her corporate job at Cisco with no money, no connections, and no fashion background — and built the workwear brand worn by the most powerful women in the world. Sali Christeson founded Argent after reading a study that showed what a woman wears directly impacts her earnings over her lifetime. From fighting for every dollar of funding in a system that wasn't built for her, to surviving a pandemic eight and a half months pregnant, to selling out a hot pink suit in 24 hours and making her entire year in one day — this is the founder story every ambitious woman needs to hear.
In this episode, we cover:
• Why what you wear to work is actually impacting how much you earn and what to do about it
• What it really takes to raise money as a female founder in a system that was never built for you
• Why female founders get 2% of funding and what needs to change
• Why women aren't allowed to fail the same way men are and what that costs us
• How to build a brand that goes beyond product and actually changes the conversation
Tune in to hear how one woman fought for every dollar, survived every no, and built the brand every power woman is wearing.
To learn more about Sali Christeson:
https://www.instagram.com/argent/
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She got laid off, couldn't find a single financial resource that spoke to her, and decided to become one herself. Today Haley Sacks, Mrs. Dow Jones, Financial Expert, host of Financial Tea podcast and NYT bestselling author of Future Rich Person. This is the money conversation every woman needs to have but nobody is having.
In this episode, we cover:
• Why everything your parents taught you about money is actively working against you and what to do instead
• How to stop making yourself small when it comes to wealth and why abundance is the only mindset that actually works
• The very first thing you should do if you are broke, in debt, or convinced that wealth is just not for you
• Why girl math is not cute and how the joke is genuinely costing you
• How to hold authority in a space where you don't have the traditional credentials
• What "you can have anything but you can't have everything" actually means for your finances right now
To learn more about Mrs. Dow Jones:
www.mrsdowjones.com
To follow Mrs. Dow Jones:
https://www.instagram.com/mrsdowjones
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She started with a beauty closet, 15,000 Instagram followers, and a product that took five years to make. Today, Laney Crowell is the founder and CEO of Saie, one of Sephora's top clean makeup brands, and she built it without cutting a single corner. From launching three months before a global pandemic to grinding through a newborn and 100+ investor rejections — this is the founder story every ambitious woman needs to hear.
In this episode, we cover:
• Why solving a problem you've lived inside is still the most powerful business strategy and how to find yours
• How to build a retail relationship that actually lasts
• What staying true to your values actually costs you as you scale and how to make sure it's worth it
• Why raising less money might be the unlock your business needs and what scrappiness forces you to figure out
• The hire that will make or break your business in the early days that most founders overlook entirely
• How to build a community so loyal they follow you across the world before you ever show up there
To learn more about Laney Crowell:
https://www.instagram.com/laney
To learn more about Saie:
https://www.instagram.com/saiebeauty/
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She started her first business at nine years old, broke every rule in real estate, and built an empire in Brooklyn before Netflix ever called. Tricia Lee is the breakout star of Owning Manhattan, one of the most-watched shows on Netflix, and she closed $40 million in sales last month alone. From pioneering personal branding in real estate before anyone called it that, to being unapologetically herself in a space that tried to put her in a box — this is the conversation every ambitious woman needs to hear.
In this episode, we cover:
• How Tricia built a $40 million real estate business by being exactly who she is and why that is the only strategy that works
• Why she got ridiculed for everything she did first and how she knew she was right anyway
• What the Netflix show did for her business and what it cost her
• Why being a Black woman in a white space on television comes with challenges nobody talks about
• The moment she realized she was done being anyone's accessory
• What personal branding in real estate actually looks like and why authenticity is the only thing that converts
• The one thing Ryan Serhant does better than anyone else that changed how she thinks about failure
• What her next chapter looks like and why she is just getting started
To learn more about Tricia Lee:
https://www.instagram.com/lovetricialee/
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She has built one of the most globally diverse investment portfolios in the early stage space — 26 companies across six countries focused on wellness, sustainability, education, and the future of work. Erika Aquino backs the founders other people overlook and she has a very clear point of view on what separates the ones who last from the ones who don't. From what actually happens in a first pitch to why most founders are preparing for the wrong things — this is the conversation every founder needs to hear before they ever ask for a check.
In this episode, we cover:
What investors are actually evaluating before you even finish your first sentence
• Why early stage investors bet on the founder more than the company — and what that really means for your pitch
• The question Erika asks every founder that most of them can't answer
• What founders focus on in pitches that investors genuinely don't care about
• How to build a real relationship with an investor before you ever ask for money
• The difference between founders who make it to Series A and the ones who don't
• What AI can and cannot replace in the investment process
• Why self-awareness is the most underrated quality in a founder
Tune in to hear what a global angel investor who has seen it all actually looks for — and what she wishes every founder knew before walking into the room.
To learn more about Erika Aquino:
https://www.instagram.com/iamerikaaquino
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She built one of the first women's fitness communities on the internet in 2009 — before influencers were a thing, before wellness was a category, and before anyone told her it was possible. Karena Dawn co-founded Tone It Up, pioneered positivity in a fitness world built on punishment, sold a stake to private equity, and then spent years watching someone else run the thing she built from scratch. In December 2025 she did what most founders only dream about — she bought it back. This is the story of what it really takes to build a community, what PE doesn't tell you, and why the second chapter is always better.
In this episode, we cover:
• What taking outside investment actually costs you and how to know when it's the right move
• Why community businesses are fundamentally different and what happens when founders step away
• The real reason founders buy back their companies — and what the process actually looks like
• What to do when your vision gets lost in someone else's hands
• How to know when it's time to bet on yourself again
• Why longevity in business has nothing to do with following the rules
• What fitness, mental health, and entrepreneurship have in common — and why you need all three
Tune in to hear why the most powerful founder move isn't always the exit — sometimes it's the return.
To learn more about Karena Dawn:
https://www.instagram.com/karenadawn
https://my.toneitup.com/
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She went from selling apple cider vinegar drinks at a farmers market while three months pregnant to closing a $1.95 billion deal with PepsiCo — and becoming the only female founder in beverage history to pull off an exit of that size. Allison Ellsworth built Poppi from a passion project into one of the most culturally relevant brands of the last decade. From going viral on TikTok against her board's wishes to making 40 employees millionaires, this is the unfiltered story of how she did it — and what she's already building next.
In this episode, we cover:
• How a homemade apple cider vinegar drink became a $2 billion brand
• The Shark Tank moment that almost didn't happen — and why she needed that deal
• Why she bet on TikTok when everyone told her not to
• The $37 million in mistakes and what she learned from them
• What actually moves the needle — creators vs celebrities
• Why she made every employee a stakeholder before the Pepsi deal closed
• What she's already building next
Tune in to hear how one of the most exciting founder stories of our generation actually happened — from the farmers market to a $2 billion exit.
To learn more about Allison Ellsworth:
https://www.instagram.com/allisonellsworth
www.drinkpoppi.com
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She went from translating financial documents for her immigrant parents to building a 10 million person following and becoming one of the most trusted voices in personal finance. Vivian Tu — aka Your Rich BFF — is on a mission to give every woman the money education the system never handed her. And she is not holding back. From why women are actually better investors than men, to the real reason financial literacy has a ceiling, to how she built an empire while working a 9-to-5 at BuzzFeed — this episode is the money conversation you didn't know you needed.
In this episode, we cover:
💸 Why women have been brainwashed into thinking they're bad with money — and the data that proves otherwise
📊 The wealth gap that's costing women almost a million dollars over their careers
🏦 How Vivian went from JP Morgan to BuzzFeed to 10 million followers and Chief of Financial Empowerment at SoFi
🚀 How she built Your Rich BFF while working full-time — and the exact moment she knew it was time to quit
💡 Why financial literacy alone won't save you and what actually needs to change
🎯 The non-cash compensation and equity women should be asking for but aren't
🔥 Why wanting to be rich doesn't make you a gold digger — it makes you powerful
✨ Tune in to hear why the most dangerous thing isn't being bad with money — it's never being taught how to use it.
To learn more about Vivian Tu:
https://www.instagram.com/your.richbff/
www.yourrichbff.com
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She went from red carpet interviews and cruise lines to luxury watches, Saks Fifth Avenue, and now leading employer brand activations at one of tech's most recognizable names. Adrien Fleming's career has never followed a straight line — and that's exactly the point. At Zillow, she's completely rethinking how companies attract talent by showing up in culture, building belief, and making recruiting experiential. If you've ever felt like your pivot was a setback, this episode will change the way you see your story.
In this episode, we cover:
🎯 Why the "linear career" is officially outdated — and what to chase instead
💼 The transferable skills Adrien carried from luxury retail and events into tech and HR
😤 The real emotional toll of being laid off and why "panic applying" is a trap
✨ What personal branding actually means inside corporate America (hint: it's your superpower, not your follower count)
🏢 What employer brand is — and why it needs just as much love as consumer branding
🎪 Why recruiting is becoming experiential and how Zillow is meeting talent where it actually lives
🚩 The biggest red flag when companies talk about culture but don't live it
📋 The one thing you can do THIS WEEK to reposition yourself for where you want to go
✨ Tune in to hear how one of employer branding's most creative minds is proving that your skills travel — even when the industry changes.
To learn more about Zillow:
https://www.zillow.com
https://www.instagram.com/zillowgrouplife
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She built a skincare empire from a YouTube channel, survived a very public launch controversy, and walked away with a $355M exit. Naturium founder Susan Yara is giving us the unfiltered story of how she built one of beauty's most unexpected brands — and why the best advice she ever got was to never fall in love with what she was building. From predicting her own creator peak to landing in all 1,400 Target doors to selling to E.L.F. Beauty, this is the blueprint ambitious founders actually need.
In this episode, we cover:
🎥 Why Susan started planning her exit from the creator economy before anyone else saw it coming
📊 The analytics move that proved she could convert her audience into real customers
🔥 The launch controversy that could have killed Naturium — and why it didn't
🏪 How Naturium went into all 1,400 Target doors and why you should always ask for more
💰 When and why to take investment as a founder scaling into big box retail
🤝 What the E.L.F. acquisition process actually looked like from the inside — including the Spain trademark that almost killed the deal
🚀 Why Susan stayed with the brand after the sale and what she's building next
✨ Tune in to hear how one of beauty's most unlikely founders built, scaled, and sold a brand entirely on her own terms.
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To learn more about Naturium:
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We Put Ourselves on the Spot So You Don't Have To | Live Q&A from Austin, TX
We took the stage at Future Summit in Austin, Texas in front of hundreds of incredible women entrepreneurs and opened it all the way up. No filter, no script — just real questions from real founders and the honest answers you actually need to hear. From pitching investors to scaling past your revenue ceiling, this one is packed with tactical, no-BS advice.
In this episode, we cover:
- 💡 How to pitch investors when you don't have traction yet — and what to do instead
- 📈 Why your business model might have a revenue ceiling and how to break through it
- 🏗️ Whether to build your product or your audience first
- 💸 The biggest money mistake Marina made in year one (a $30K lesson)
- 🤝 How to find a co-founder who actually aligns with your values
- 👊 How to beat imposter syndrome — including what Martha Stewart had to say about it
- 🎟️ How to run profitable events no matter your budget
✨ Tune in to learn how to date with clarity and call in connection that actually feels good.
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Dating today feels less like romance and more like running a full-blown operation. Strategy. Logistics. Emotional stamina. But according to Katie Lloyd, matchmaker at The Bevy, finding real partnership has nothing to do with your résumé and everything to do with the energy you bring into the room.
This week, Katie breaks down the modern dating landscape for high-achieving women and shares what actually moves the needle when you want connection that feels aligned, grounded, and long-lasting.
We get into:
• Why the idea that men are intimidated by successful women is a myth
• How your “CEO energy” might be blocking romantic chemistry
• The difference between dating from fear versus dating from wholeness
• What conscious dating looks like in practice
• How to check in with your nervous system on every date
• The attachment styles that shape our patterns and how to work with yours
If you’ve ever wondered why dating feels harder the more successful you become, this conversation will shift the way you think about partnership, presence, and possibility.
✨ Tune in to learn how to date with clarity and call in connection that actually feels good.
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In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn and Marina sit down with Bria Johnson, Chief Style Strategist and founder of Iconic with Style, to talk about the embodiment gap, that in-between season when you have grown internally but the way you show up has not caught up yet.
This conversation is not about trends, rules, or buying more clothes. It is about presence, credibility, and how the subtle visual cues you send shape first impressions, confidence, and leadership in seconds.
They get into:
• Why first impressions happen before you ever speak, and how your image quietly signals authority
• The difference between having cute outfits and having a cohesive, credible presence
• Why fit is one of the most overlooked confidence tools, and how it changes the way you move, speak, and lead
• How to stop dressing like the version of you that could be your friend, and start dressing like the one people want to follow
• What it really means to read the room without erasing your identity
• How to show up with intention on Zoom, in meetings, and in moments of visibility
If you have ever felt capable on the inside but underestimated on the outside, struggled with imposter syndrome, or wondered why you are doing the work but not getting the recognition, this episode will resonate deeply. Tune in now.
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Some brands sell products. LoveShackFancy built an entire world.
In this episode, Jaclyn and Marina sit down with LoveShackFancy founder and creative director Rebecca Hessel Cohen to unpack how a single bridesmaid dress turned into a global, cross-category brand that people now use as an adjective. From dresses and dollhouses to Stanley cups, Pottery Barn collections, and viral activations, Rebecca breaks down the vision, the discipline, and the playfulness behind building a universe that feels “so LoveShack.”
They get into:
• How LoveShackFancy started as a side project while Rebecca was an editor at Cosmo
• The vintage-inspired, romantic DNA that has never shifted, even when trends did
• How she thinks about collaborations, from Stanley to Sephora to Pottery Barn
• Why community, experiential retail, and “drop” culture keep the brand feeling electric
• What it really takes to grow from one dress to a lifestyle world without losing the magic
If you have ever dreamed of building a brand with a clear point of view or you are curious how partnerships can fuel growth without diluting your identity, this episode feels like a behind-the-scenes masterclass in staying true to your aesthetic and still scaling big.
Tune in for a conversation about creativity, collaboration, and creating a world people want to live in.
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Fertility is one of the biggest factors shaping how women plan their lives, careers, and families, yet most of us don’t learn the real science until we are already navigating the stress of timing, age, or uncertainty. In this episode, we are breaking down what proactive fertility care actually looks like and how knowledge can give women more control over their timelines.
We sit down with Dr. Catha Fischer, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and the Medical Director at Spring Fertility in New York City. Dr. Fischer is known for combining clinical expertise with compassionate care, and she walks us through everything women should know long before they feel pressure, panic, or confusion.
They get into:
• The difference between fertility and ovarian reserve
• When to consider egg or embryo freezing and what age actually means
• How a fertility assessment can help you plan your life on your own terms
• The cost, timing, and emotional side of the egg freezing process
• Why understanding your numbers early can give you independence, not fear
If you have ever wondered when to start thinking about fertility, what egg freezing really involves, or how to make proactive choices without overwhelm, this conversation will give you clarity and confidence.
Tune in for a thoughtful, informative guide to protecting your future options.
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Cosmopolitan is one of the most recognizable brands in media with more than six decades of history. So what does it take to evolve a legacy title for a completely new generation of readers and platforms?
In this episode, we sit down with Willa Bennett, the editor in chief of Cosmopolitan and Seventeen, to talk about the real work that goes into modernizing a brand that people think they already know. From redefining the core editorial mission to building platform-specific content to navigating rapid shifts in media, Willa shares how she approaches reinvention without losing what made Cosmo iconic in the first place.
They get into:
• What it means to lead a legacy brand through a cultural shift
• How Cosmo balances reinvention with its long-standing identity
• The editorial strategy behind connecting with multiple generations
• Why curation, storytelling, and POV matter more than ever
• How Willa thinks about leadership, mentorship, and building a creative team
If you have ever wondered how major brands stay relevant or what it looks like to lead through change, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the strategy, focus, and intuition it takes to evolve an icon.
Tune in for a conversation about reinvention, vision, and the future of women’s media.
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Influencer culture is shifting, everyone is exhausted, and the internet just doesn’t feel as fun or as real as it used to.
In this episode, Jaclyn and Marina unpack why so many women are hitting a wall with social media, what’s really behind the ad fatigue we’re all feeling, and how the pressure to be “best known” is impacting founders more than ever.
They get into:
• Why social media feels uninspired and overwhelming
• How the pressure to perform success shows up differently for women
• The tension between building a business and building a personal brand
• The shift toward AI creators and why offline experiences are becoming more valuable
If you’ve been feeling burnt out by social or craving something more authentic and creative, this episode will make you feel seen and might even give you permission to rethink how you want to show up.
✨ Tune in for a conversation that reminds you presence is more powerful than performance.
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Running a small business means wearing all the hats — CEO, marketer, cashier, bookkeeper — and somehow still finding time to post on Instagram. It’s a lot.
That’s why we’re so excited to talk to Kasturi Mudulodu, the President of Commerce at GoDaddy, who’s helping entrepreneurs bring all their moving parts together — online and offline — through easy-to-use payment and point-of-sale tools.
In this episode, Kasturi joins Jaclyn and Marina to talk about simplifying the chaos, building confidence in your systems, and using technology that actually feels human-friendly. Whether you run a boutique, café, salon, or local medical office, this conversation will leave you inspired (and organized). Let’s get into it!
Visit https://www.godaddy.com/payments/point-of-sale to learn more about GoDaddy Commerce.
Listeners can visit this link - https://www.godaddy.com/offers/payments/best-pos-systems - to request a free smart terminal, including 2-day shipping.*
*Note: Free Smart Terminal offered to merchants with confirmed in-person credit card transactions greater than $100K annually (avg. $8.3K/month) as shown in previous month’s processing statement.
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Liv Schreiber has built a business around something we all crave: real connection. This week she joins Jaclyn and Marina to talk about what happens when you stop trying to “network” and start genuinely connecting. As the founder of Hot and Social and Camp Social, Liv helps women find friendship, confidence, and opportunity in the most unexpected places.
They get into:
How showing up solo can change your life and career
Why connection is the most underrated business strategy
The story behind building Hot and Social and Camp Social
What it really means to build a community that lasts
* How friendship and business can actually go hand in hand
If you’ve been craving deeper connections or looking to meet the right people in your life and work, this one will remind you that sometimes the best opportunities start with a simple hello.
✨ Tune in for a conversation that proves community is the strategy.
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In this week’s WorkParty episode, Jaclyn and Marina unpack what networking actually looks like when you remove the pressure, ditch the performance, and focus on real connection. From navigating awkward rooms to following up with intention, they break down how meaningful relationships are built and why they matter more than any perfectly crafted pitch.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why networking feels overwhelming for so many women and how to shift that mindset
• How to make meeting new people feel natural instead of transactional
• The power of warm introductions and why cold outreach rarely gets you in the room
• Easy ways to take the pressure off yourself at events
• How to nurture connections in a way that feels genuine and sustainable
• The follow-up strategies that actually work
• Why your most valuable career opportunities often come from the people you didn’t plan to meet
Jaclyn and Marina also share personal stories of the moments that changed how they think about networking, plus the real behind-the-scenes of Connect, Create & Cultivate’s AI-powered matchmaking tool that helps you meet people aligned with your goals.
If you’ve ever dreaded networking, felt awkward at events, or wondered how people build those “life-changing” career relationships, this episode will completely reframe your approach.
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In this week’s WorkParty episode, Jaclyn and Marina dive into what it really takes to grow your career beyond just showing up. They unpack how the most successful professionals treat themselves like assets, constantly learning new skills and adapting to what’s next.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The difference between hard and soft skills and why both matter
How to identify the skills hiring managers are looking for right now
The T-shaped framework that helps you stand out in any industry
Affordable ways to keep learning through courses, workshops, and real-world experiences
How to ask your company to invest in your growth and make it a win-win
They also share how microlearning and AI are changing the game for career development, plus their go-to strategies for staying relevant, creative, and confident at work.
Whether you’re aiming for a promotion, thinking about a pivot, or just want to feel more energized about your job, this episode is for you.
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Recruiters spend just 6 seconds scanning your résumé before deciding if you’re a yes or a next. That means every word counts.
In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton break down what actually makes a résumé and LinkedIn profile stand out in today’s job market. From what to delete to how to tailor your experience, they’re giving you the insider tips to help you land the job you want.
We cover:
• The résumé mistakes that might be holding you back
• How to tailor your résumé for different roles
• What recruiters really look for in the first few seconds
• How to use LinkedIn to get noticed by hiring managers
• Ways to make your professional brand impossible to ignore
If you’ve ever searched “how to get hired,” “how to improve my résumé,” or “how to optimize my LinkedIn,” this episode will help you get your foot in the door and move to the top of the pile.
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Let’s talk money.
In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton get real about one of the hardest but most important conversations at work: asking for a raise. From when to ask to how to prepare, they break down what it takes to approach salary negotiations with confidence and results.
We cover:
• How to know when it’s time to ask for a raise
• What to include in your pitch to make your case stronger
• How to use data and market research to back up your ask
• What to do if your manager says no
• Why confidence and preparation can make or break your outcome
If you’ve ever searched “how to ask for a raise,” “how to negotiate your salary,” or “how to get promoted,” this episode is for you.
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This week on WorkParty, Jaclyn opens up about her recent breast cancer diagnosis and how a routine mammogram led to early detection. She shares what the process has looked like so far and the lessons she’s learned about listening to her body, advocating for herself, and staying proactive with her health.
In this honest and deeply personal conversation, Jaclyn and Marina talk about what it’s like to navigate something life-changing while balancing work, emotions, and everyday life. They share why early detection matters, how to better understand your own body, and what it means to prioritize health even when life feels busy.
Early detection can change everything. By sharing her story, Jaclyn hopes to encourage other women to take action, ask questions, and schedule that screening.
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Motherhood doesn’t just change your schedule, it changes everything.
This week, Jaclyn and Marina sit down with Denise Vasi, founder of Maed Beauty, actress, writer, and advocate for intentional living. Denise shares how becoming a mom reshaped her definition of success, what it took to launch Maed at Sephora, and how she learned to give herself grace through it all.
In this episode, we cover:
• How motherhood transformed Denise’s approach to ambition and self-worth
• The real story behind launching Maed Beauty and landing in Sephora
• The truth about balancing entrepreneurship and parenthood
• Why giving yourself grace is key to leadership and sanity
• The importance of slowing down after years of hustle culture
If you’ve ever felt torn between chasing your goals and being present for your family, this episode will remind you it’s possible to do both.
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They break down why email is still the highest ROI marketing channel and how to make it work for you — from writing subject lines that feel personal to creating automations that nurture your audience while you sleep.
We cover:
- Why email converts better than social media (and how to measure success)
- How to grow your email list without feeling salesy
- Tips for writing authentic, high-converting newsletters
- Segmentation and automation 101: what to set up first
- The balance between beautiful design and genuine connection
Check out Flodesk here: https://flodesk.com
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On this week’s episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton dive into one of the toughest, and most important, aspects of building a business: your team. From first hires and org charts to evolving into a confident, effective leader, they break down the realities of what it takes to grow a strong company culture and why managing people is often the most challenging part of being a founder.
They get candid about everything from early-stage hires and revenue-generating roles, to the pros and cons of remote work, how to delegate with trust, and why hiring the right person isn’t just about filling a title. Whether you’re navigating the challenges of managing a lean team, wondering when to build an executive layer, or trying to balance startup hustle with sustainable culture, you’ll hear hard-earned lessons and real-world insight from two seasoned entrepreneurs who’ve been there.
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On this week’s episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are diving into what it really means to show up with confidence in work, leadership, and life. From fundraising and running a business, to navigating major personal transitions, they break down the challenges and mindset shifts, like moving from an employee to CEO and other things that shape how women lead and grow.
They also get candid about the evolution of Create & Cultivate, the lessons learned from moving cities, and how owning your story can change both your personal and professional trajectory. Whether you’re pitching investors, building a team, or managing life’s big transitions, you’ll gain actionable insights, perspective, and encouragement to embrace your confidence at every stage.
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This week on WorkParty Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton return with an honest conversation about leadership, reinvention, and what it actually looks like to grow a modern business. From the evolution of the “girlboss” narrative, to the pressure of building both a brand and a personal identity online as a founder, they break down the realities many women in business face, but don’t always talk about.
They also get into what’s changed at Create & Cultivate, the behind-the-scenes work that goes into the Festival, and how running a small team can still lead to big results. Whether you’re figuring out your next move, trying to stay visible while staying sane, or learning how to show up with confidence, this episode offers real perspective and plenty to think about as we approach this next season!
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In this special live episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton come to you from Palm Springs for the Blueprint Mastermind, joined by Cyndi Ramirez. Cyndi is the founder and CEO of Chillhouse, with a goal to modernize the spa industry. Together, they host a candid, no-holds-barred AMA answering anonymous questions from attendees on everything from building a brand, fundraising, rebranding after 10 years in business, to what really goes into launching a new product or strategy.
Cyndi shares powerful stories about her biggest founder fails, including an ambitious Paris expansion attempt, and how an unexpected DM from Sophia Amoruso changed the trajectory of her business. Jaclyn and Marina reflect on their partnership and growth journey, diving deep into the leadership challenges, ego checks, and real-life lessons they’ve learned in building and rebuilding Create & Cultivate. From angel investing and team equity, to the emotional toll of entrepreneurship, this episode doesn’t shy away from the messy middle!
Whether you're navigating a rebrand, scaling your business, or simply wondering if it's okay to not be in hustle mode 24/7, this conversation is packed with relatable insights and hard-earned wisdom.
Connect with Cyndi: https://www.instagram.com/cyndiramirez
Chillhouse: https://www.instagram.com/chillhouse/
https://chillhouse.com/
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Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton recorded this episode of WorkPartyduring one of the biggest weeks of the year, Create & Cultivate’s Festival. They’re giving a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to bring a multi-day experience to life, from programming four stages and managing a small team, to hosting hundreds of attendees, speakers, and brand partners.
They reflect on what’s changed since their early event days, the lessons they’ve learned in real-time, and why supporting small businesses goes far beyond likes and reposts. If you’re building something big, navigating leadership in high-pressure moments, or simply curious about what goes on behind the scenes, you’ll find plenty of honest takeaways from two founders in the thick of entrepreneurship, while also making huge strides.
Join us for next year’s Festival using the links below!
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This week on WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are joined by April Gargiulo, the founder and CEO of Vintner’s Daughter, a cult-favorite skincare brand rooted in craftsmanship, performance, and radical quality. April’s journey is a rare one: from growing up in a Napa Valley winemaking family to formulating one of the most iconic serums in the beauty world. But what sets her apart is how she’s built her business, not by chasing trends, but by staying committed to intentional growth and uncompromising standards.
In this episode, April shares how she went from formulating a single product, to creating a luxury skincare line known for its slow, thoughtful process and cult-like customer devotion. She opens up about launching with one hero product, building trust through transparency, and why the “clean” beauty movement is still so misunderstood. From creating a three-to-five-week infusion process, to giving 2% of top-line revenue to charity, April is redefining what it means to build with integrity and why “less but better” is a powerful business strategy in a world that moves too fast.
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This week on WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton sit down with Sammi Cohen, creator, entrepreneur, podcast host, and former Amazon product manager who’s built a loyal following across Instagram, TikTok, and her own podcast, Social Currency. Known for her smart commentary at the intersection of business, tech, and culture, Sammi is part of the new wave redefining what it means to grow online with purpose, strategy, and a strong POV.
In this episode, Sammi shares how she juggled corporate life at Amazon while building a content brand from scratch, why she waited years to monetize, and what finally made her take the leap into full-time entrepreneurship. From navigating burnout, staying consistent, and leveraging AI, to building thought leadership and pushing back on celebrity brand fatigue, this conversation goes deep on what it really takes to thrive in the creator economy today.
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Social Currency Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-currency-with-sammi-cohen/id1812712126
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This week on WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton sit down with Anu Sethee, VP of Legal Practice and Attorney Services at LegalZoom. As the head of their law firm LZ Legal Services, Anu oversees the platform’s independent network of attorneys who support entrepreneurs and founders at every stage. With a deep understanding of how to go from idea to legit business, she’s on a mission to help founders protect what they’re building and make smart legal moves from day one.
In this episode, Anu breaks down the essentials every founder should know, when to form an LLC, what counts as intellectual property, how trademarks actually work, and the biggest legal missteps to avoid. Whether you’re just getting started or scaling fast, companies like LegalZoom help demystify the legal side of entrepreneurship so you can protect your brand, build with confidence, and grow on solid ground.
Check Out LegalZoom: https://www.legalzoom.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legalzoom
Anu Sethee’s LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/anudeepsethee
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Live from Create & Cultivate’s 2025 Festival, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton sit down with two powerhouse guests at the intersection of purpose, wellness, and digital entrepreneurship, Alyson Stoner and Allie Fernando. Alyson Stoner, actor, artist, and founder of Movement Genius, is redefining success by prioritizing emotional wellness and accessibility within the creator economy. Allie Fernando, VP of Marketing at Kajabi, the all-in-one platform empowering creators to own their content, audience, and revenue at any stage,on their own terms.
Together in this episode, they unpack what it means to build a business that’s both sustainable and rooted in impact, while also utilizing helpful tools like Kajabi’s platform to execute this through courses and offerings. Alyson shares how their lived experience and training in mental health have shaped their company’s mission to make wellness tools more inclusive. Allie offers key insights on what truly defines success for creators, how to monetize without burnout, and the future of digital entrepreneurship. From the biggest mistake creators are making when launching a course, to building purpose-driven products that truly serve, this episode offers a powerful look at what it takes to create meaningful impact in the digital economy.
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Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are back with a brand new catch-up episode of WorkParty, this time live from New York City as Jaclyn celebrates turning 40 and steps into a major new chapter, personally and professionally. From closing the door on her LA era to testing the waters in NYC, Jaclyn opens up about choosing change over comfort and embracing uncertainty with curiosity and intention. Marina shares on how interior design became her unexpected creative outlet, why she’s building connection into every layer of the business, and how she’s finding her footing as a leader through every high-stakes moment.
They dive into life milestones, creative rediscovery, and what it really looks like to evolve as women, founders, and friends. From buying dream homes and planning once-in-a-lifetime trips, to launching the biggest Create & Cultivate festival yet, this episode is a reflection on growth in all its forms. Whether you’re in a season of change, searching for balance, or just need a reminder that it’s okay to start over, this episode is full of insight, laughs, and permission to live life your way.
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In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are joined by chef, entrepreneur, and storyteller, Hawa Hassan! The powerhouse behind Basbaas Sauce and the James Beard Award-winning author of In Bibi’s Kitchen, now she’s back with a stunning new cookbook, Setting a Place for Us: Recipes and Stories of Displacement, Resilience, and Community. This new book brings together 75 recipes and powerful personal narratives from countries shaped by war and migration.
From launching the first Somali condiment line to building a brand rooted in culture and connection, Hawa shares her incredible journey from refugee to food entrepreneur. She opens up about turning a small idea into a big impact, the importance of storytelling in business, the emotional work behind sharing personal narratives, and why not everyone is meant to be an entrepreneur. Plus, she talks about her expansion into TV, building a holding company, and the power of preserving heritage through food. Whether you're a creative founder, a passionate storyteller, or simply someone looking to make a meaningful impact through your work, this episode will leave you inspired to lead with purpose and authenticity.
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Instagram: @hawahassan
Basbaas: @babaasfoods | basbaassauce.com
Resources & Mentions:
Setting a Place for Us — Buy the book
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In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton welcome guest Suneera Madhani, the trailblazing entrepreneur and founder behind Stax Payments, and now the visionary CEO of Worth AI. Suneera built Stax at 25 year old, scaling it to over $140 M in recurring revenue, and then into a business valued at over a billion dollars, making her the first female CEO to lead a Florida-based startup to a billion-dollar valuation. She's also the founder behind the CEO School company, and podcast with over a million downloads, which empowers women to scale their businesses and change the landscape of the traditional business world.
In this episode, they dive into Suneera’s POV on leadership, with powerful insights on scaling, structure, and culture. They’ll explore how she approaches team-building and the art of “fire fast”, striking the right work-life balance as a mom and CEO, the differences between founding a first-time startup and launching a high-growth AI fintech venture. They’ll touch on her mission behind Worth AI surrounding bringing transparency and ownership of financial data to small businesses everywhere. If you're building a brand or startup with scale, evolution, and intentional impact in mind, this conversation will provide you the guidance you need!
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Instagram: @suneeramadhani
More at: suneeramadhani.com
Podcast: CEO School
-Ep 288. Your 5 Love Languages and How You Can Apply Them As CEO
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In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton chat with Henley Vazquez, the co-founder and CEO of Fora, a modern travel platform reinventing the role of the travel advisor. With a background in luxury travel and a mission to create more accessible, flexible, and inclusive career paths, Henley has built a fast-growing community of over 97% newcomers to the industry, 86% of whom are women. Under her leadership, Fora is reshaping an outdated industry by equipping travel lovers with the tools, tech, and support to turn their passion into a thriving business.
Jaclyn and Marina talk with Henley about the massive shifts happening in the travel industry, including the rise of last-minute bookings, the demand for local and authentic experiences, and the surprising surge in cruise travel. Henley also breaks down what it takes to become a travel advisor today, how Fora uses tech and AI to empower small business owners (not replace them), and why flexibility and community are key to building a work model that truly works. Whether you're dreaming of a career in travel or just looking for smarter ways to plan your next trip as an entrepreneur on a mission to your next networking event, this episode is packed like a carry-on with actionable insights.
Links:
Become a Fora Advisor: https://www.foratravel.com/join-us
Website: https://www.foratravel.com
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/foratravel/
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This week on WorkParty, recorded live from Austin at this year’s SXSW, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton sit down with a true game-changer in the world of food, Jeni Britton. Not only is she the founder of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams (aka, your favorite pint in the freezer aisle), but she’s sharing all about building her next iconic brand, Floura & Co.
Bold, brilliant, and mission-driven, Floura isn’t just another food startup. It’s an ambitious new venture, out to tackle two massive problems: America’s food waste and the fiber crisis, all at the same time! Jeni’s goal is to upcycle 100 million pounds of fruits and veggies headed for the landfill and turn them into delicious, fiber-packed foods people actually want to eat. Jeni gets into how her personal health journey led to this surprising revelation and what sparked the discovery to create this brand.
In this episode, Jeni shares how she’s applying everything she learned from her first brand to build and scale something completely new. She’ll touch on why she believes fiber is the next protein, and what it takes to launch a truly disruptive product in an industry that’s overdue for innovation. From embracing slower growth, to tackling chronic illness through food, Jeni is proof that entrepreneurship can evolve with purpose. A great conversation for those dreaming of launching something that just might change how people live, and eat!
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Instagram: @jeni @livefloura
Explore Floura: https://www.floura.com
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Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are back with a brand new episode of WorkParty, this time reflecting on Marina’s first year as CEO of Create & Cultivate and what it really takes to lead at the next level. They get honest about the hilarious and hard realities in the transition from running a lifestyle business as a solopreneur to operating a full-scale company with investors, departments, and high stakes at every turn.
From redefining the CEO title, to learning how to lead without burning out, this chat explores the mindset shifts, leadership lessons, and unexpected challenges that come with scaling a brand beyond yourself. Marina shares what she wishes she knew before stepping into the role, and Jaclyn offers real insight about evolving from founder to mentor. They also touch on the benefits of working with a business partner and how welcoming different perspectives and shared goals has helped them grow not just the business, but themselves as leaders. Whether you’re growing your own team or growing into your next identity in a new chapter, this episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating what’s next!
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This week on WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton sit down with Aleen Dreksler, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Betches Media, the defining voice in culture for women and the go-to destination for hilarious, smart, and unfiltered content. In this episode, Aleen shares the full story of how she and her lifelong besties turned a satirical blog into a powerhouse media company with a built-in community reaching 250M+ across all platforms.
We dive into what it takes to grow a content brand while staying culturally relevant, how Aleen leads with creativity and strategy, and why putting your audience first creates that true, close-knit connection. She also shares the non-negotiables that have guided their brand evolution, how she learned to lead without a mentor, and why waiting to sell the business until the right moment and right partners, was one of the most empowering decisions of her career.
Aleen will also be making an upcoming appearance at The World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business, where she’ll be taking the stage to drop even more insight into brand building, scaling media, and showing up authentically in your leadership journey.
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Instagram: @aleen | @betches
More at: betches.com
Substack: Please Advise
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In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton sit down with Ashley Jappe, Head of Marketing for FRE Non-Alcoholic Wines, to explore how intentional choices are transforming the way we socialize, celebrate, and connect. As a seasoned brand strategist with over a decade of experience leading multi-million dollar wine portfolios, Ashley dives into her perspective on balance, personal passion and deep industry insight to her work in the non-alc space.
Ashley shares how her own lifestyle shift toward more presence and mindfulness perfectly aligns with FRE’s mission to support evolving entrepreneurs. From launching FRE’s new Sober Curious City Guide, to redefining what it means to show up at events, glass in hand, alcohol optional, Ashley walks us through how the brand is building a community rooted in connection, beyond the product. If you’ve ever felt curious about non-alc, or simply want to lead with more intention in both life and business, this episode offers real inspiration and plenty of thoughtful takeaways. Plus, get the inside scoop on where FRE is showing up next (spoiler: the Create & Cultivate Festival is about to get even more refreshing!)
FRE Links:
Website: https://www.frewines.com
Instagram: @FREwines
Tiktok: @FREwines
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Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are back with another live episode of WorkParty, straight from Austin during South by Southwest (SXSW) and in celebration of the upcoming Future Summit. With over 6,000 RSVPs and an electric lineup of powerhouse speakers, they’re sharing major takeaways from the week, from live broadcasts and back-to-back panels, to unforgettable full-circle moments. Marina reflects on attending Create & Cultivate events just a few years ago and now standing center stage, while Jaclyn opens up about what it means to be a legacy founder in a constantly evolving landscape.
They also give us a sneak peek into the Future Summit, the return of fan favorites like Adrienne Bailon and Ashley Graham, exciting first-timers like Teighan Gerard of Half Baked Harvest and many others! With conversations around personal evolution, building community, and staying relevant in an ever-changing entrepreneurial world, this episode is a powerful reminder that sometimes just showing up can change everything.
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In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton chat with Olivia Ormos, founder of Mavn, the game-changing platform that’s transforming how brands and influencers collaborate. From launching her agency OO & CO in 2010, to creating Mavn, a powerful tool for seamless influencer partnerships, Olivia has been at the forefront of digital marketing and brand growth. Her journey started with Model Volleyball, a community-driven Miami event now celebrating its 15th year, and evolved into solving the biggest pain points in influencer marketing with Mavn. With no tech background, Olivia built Mavn purely from frustration with manual processes and a vision for something better.
In this conversation, Olivia shares how she brought Mavn to life, prioritizing quality over quantity in influencer partnerships and focusing on real ROI for brands. She breaks down the challenges of building a platform, why she values relationships and networking as her secret weapon, and how she’s scaling Mavn with authenticity and community at its core. Plus, she gives us a behind-the-scenes look at Model Volleyball, her relentless networking strategies, and the exciting plans she has for expanding Mavn. For anyone looking to build brands with purpose and forge real connections that fuel growth, Olivia's insights are a must-hear!
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Instagram @oliviaormos
Instagram @mavncreators
www.mavncreators.com
Instagram @Modelvolleyball
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In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are catching up with Serena Kerrigan, the unapologetic queen of confidence, content creator and founder of SFK, a brand dedicated to empowering women through radical authenticity. From her days as a video producer at Refinery29 to launching the viral hit ‘Let's Fcking Date’ during the pandemic, Serena has mastered the art of turning personal storytelling into a powerful business. Her candid approach led to a successful card game, sold-out live shows, and now her scripted debut, Older Hotter Wiser*, which just premiered on Peacock as part of NBCUniversal's Creator Accelerator.
Serena shares her journey of scaling her brand through community engagement, raw vulnerability, and relentless ambition. She discusses the power of thinking big even on a budget and how listening to her audience helped shape her products and projects. With her new series, Serena is stepping into a new chapter of storytelling, proving that confidence isn’t just a mindset, it’s a business model. Tune in to learn how to build a brand rooted in authenticity, fearless self-belief and intuitive passion!
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Instagram: @SerenaKerrigan
@OlderHotterWisershow
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In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton sit down with Melanie Richards, the visionary founder of goGLOW. A former probation officer turned beauty executive, Melanie transformed her side hustle into a nationwide franchise that’s redefining the sunless tanning industry and setting new standards for skincare. With patented technology, proprietary products, and a commitment to clean beauty, she’s on a mission to deliver transformative client experiences and empower entrepreneurs through innovative franchise opportunities.
Tune in as Melanie shares her journey from a one-woman mobile tanning service to a booming franchise with locations across the country. She opens up about the key moments that sparked goGLOW’s growth, the decision to franchise, and why creating confidence for her clients is at the heart of her brand. Melanie also discusses what it takes to be a successful franchise owner, the importance of strong processes, and how she’s raising the bar in an industry that’s been untouched for too long. If you’re ready to learn about building a beauty empire from the ground up, this conversation is packed with insights and inspiration.
Connect with Melanie:
Visit us at goGLOW.co to find a location near you and use code WORK20 for 20% off your first goGLOW.
Website: https://goglow.co/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_goglow
https://www.instagram.com/goglow_melanie
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goglowsunlesstan
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In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton sit down with KK Hart, CEO and Chief EmPOWERment Officer of Ghost Democracy. KK Hart is a dynamic leader passionate about empowering others to achieve their fullest potential. With an impressive background in business strategy, acquisitions, and wellness, KK has built and advised multi-million dollar brands. Now, as the CEO of Ghost Democracy, she’s redefining clean beauty with high-performance, exceptionally clean products that are loved by icons like Oprah and Rachel Zoe. A mother of two through adoption, KK’s holistic approach to business and self-care fuels her mission to help others invest in themselves —mind, body, and beyond.
Tune in as KK dives deep into what it means to take risks and truly bet on yourself in business. From acquiring and advising multiple companies, to transforming Ghost Democracy into a leader in mindful beauty, she shares her ethos around slow growth, conscious consumerism, and sticking to your values even when it's not the popular choice. KK also discusses the power of retention over constant acquisition, the importance of true business sustainability, and why sometimes the smartest move is staying independent. If you’re ready to learn how to grow with intention, KK shares valuable lessons on building a business that’s built to last.
Connect with KK:
Use coupon code CREATE10 For An extra 10% off your first order- that’s 10% over and above any other offer we may have!
Instagram: instagram.com/ghostdemocracy
Website: www.ghostdemocracy.com
Youtube: youtube.com/@ghostdemocracy
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Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are back for a fresh new season of WorkParty! They kick off this episode with updates of where they’ve been taking WorkParty on the road thus far, and dive into an informative conversation on all things negotiation—how to master it, why it’s such a powerful tool, and how women can show up to the table with confidence and clarity. From brand deals, to even car purchase negotiations, they stories of wins, missteps, and the wisdom they’ve learned along the way.
They’ll also explore how the recent issue of tariffs is impacting small businesses and what that teaches us about high-stakes negotiation in both business and politics. Plus, Marina breaks down her best tactics for standing firm, knowing your worth, and being willing to walk away, while Jaclyn keeps it real about the draining toll intense negotiations can take. Whether you love a good deal or dread the back and forth, this episode is full of insights and encouragement to help you hold your ground and know your value. We can’t wait to bring you more WorkParty this year, so subscribe and stay tuned!
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In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are diving into the wild world of workplace horror stories, and these are next level! They asked listeners on socials to share their most chaotic, cringe-worthy, and downright unbelievable work experiences, and they delivered some mind boggling ones! From bosses who crossed every possible line, to coworkers who made the job unbearable, these stories are equal parts shocking and hilarious. They’ll unpack the drama, share some of their own work place traumas, and maybe even give a little advice for surviving those tough situations if you’re going through them yourself!
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In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton wanted to take this time to not only acknowledge the tragedy of the current LA wildfires, but to touch on ways you can help, support and make a difference in the lives of those who have been deeply affected. It can be easy to go on with “business as usual” if you are not directly impacted by unfortunate events of a similar nature, but they’ll share how to address them from a leadership perspective and ways you can show up personally, digitally and as a business owner.
As an added way to support, Create & Cultivate wants to give back and drive traffic to small businesses through their LA Wildfire Resource Hub. If you know of any founders or businesses in Los Angeles that have been affected, submit them to us by emailing hello@createandcultivate.com.
LA Wildfire Resource Hub: https://www.createcultivate.com/lawildfire-resource-hub
Nicole Lapin’s Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-nicole-lapins-family-after-palisades-fire
FRE Non-Alc Wines offers a true-to-wine experience, perfect for Dry January and beyond, catering to the sober curious, health-conscious, and those seeking balance. Enjoy options like Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sparkling Brut—zero-proof and full of flavor, available at your local store.
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In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton welcome guest Tera Peterson, CEO and Co-Founder of NuFACE, a trailblazer in at-home skincare technology. Inspired by her mother’s work as an aesthetician, Tera co-founded NuFACE in 2005 with her mother and sister, launching the first FDA-cleared at-home microcurrent device.
With over 20 years of experience, Tera has redefined beauty routines, bringing professional-grade microcurrent facials to our fingertips. From the game-changing NuFACE Classic to their latest innovation, the FIX MicroWand, Tera and her team have continuously set the standard for beauty tech.
Join them as they dive into Tera’s entrepreneurial journey, the inspiration behind NuFACE, the challenges of leading in a competitive industry, and what’s next for the brand as they celebrate 20 years of innovation. Tera also shares her best advice on feeling more confident inside and out, how to own your area of expertise in business, goal setting inspiration and finding harmony as a mother and entrepreneur!
NuFACE is offering a FREE Skincare gift with your purchase of the NEW FIX MicroWand for a limited time only with code WORKPARTY. Visit NuFACE.com today and use code WORKPARTY for your free gift!
Instagram & Tiktok: @MyNuFACE - @TeraValdez
FRE Non-Alc Wines offers a true-to-wine experience, perfect for Dry January and beyond, catering to the sober curious, health-conscious, and those seeking balance. Enjoy options like Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sparkling Brut—zero-proof and full of flavor, available at your local store.
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In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are talking all about the ins and outs of 2025- what they are leaving in 2024, what they are keeping and bringing with them into the New Year! Marina shares some of the amazing answers she also received from listeners on Instagram and is going through some common themes we can all agree need to go! From letting go of fears and certain kinds of toxic people, to setting intentions for more fun, self care, spirituality and vulnerability! Regardless of if these change for you, understanding your current wants and needs in preparation can be so powerful for taking on the new year! Let’s crush 2025!
FRE Non-Alc Wines is here to make your Dry January a little bit more balanced. FRE Wines caters to a diverse range of consumers including the sober curious, those who abstain from alcohol, health-conscious individuals, and those who appreciate the balance of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options.
FRE Wines stand out by offering a true-to-wine experience, undergoing the full vinification process: the grapes are meticulously grown, harvested, and fermented, as in traditional wines. After fermentation, the alcohol is gently removed using advanced techniques, preserving the wine's complexity, mouthfeel and aroma, giving a true to wine experience.
Don't go dry this January, stay social and go zero proof. Offerings include FRE Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon in mini 187ml bottles, and FRE Sparkling Brut, Moscato, Sauvignon Blanc, White Zinfandel, Rosé, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Red Blend, and Cabernet Sauvignon in standard 750mL bottles.
Your Dry January just got a little better with FRE non-alc wines. Find at your local store.
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Happy New Year! On this first WorkParty episode of 2025, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are sharing all things goals, intentions and what they will be focusing on for the upcoming year! They’ll not only share their strategies and thoughts when it comes to goal setting, but what they have in mind for their personal brands, content creation, health, business and overall personal goals. Listen in for some heart felt laughs, reflections and some great questions you can think on for your own dreams in 2025!
FRE Non-Alc Wines is here to make your Dry January a little bit more balanced. FRE Wines caters to a diverse range of consumers including the sober curious, those who abstain from alcohol, health-conscious individuals, and those who appreciate the balance of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options.
FRE Wines stand out by offering a true-to-wine experience, undergoing the full vinification process: the grapes are meticulously grown, harvested, and fermented, as in traditional wines. After fermentation, the alcohol is gently removed using advanced techniques, preserving the wine's complexity, mouthfeel and aroma, giving a true to wine experience.
Don't go dry this January, stay social and go zero proof. Offerings include FRE Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon in mini 187ml bottles, and FRE Sparkling Brut, Moscato, Sauvignon Blanc, White Zinfandel, Rosé, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Red Blend, and Cabernet Sauvignon in standard 750mL bottles.
Your Dry January just got a little better with FRE non-alc wines. Find at your local store.
Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festival
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Just in time for those final days of the holidays, in this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton chat with Jenny Freshwater from Amazon! Jenny Freshwater is Vice President, US Fashion, Fitness & Creators at Amazon and will be sharing the top gifting trends and her predictions for the hottest and most unique gifts this holiday season, from beauty, fashion and more! She’ll also be letting you in must-knows with how to best navigate Amazon’s wide incredible selection using their helpful tools.
Amazon is your one-stop-shop for incredible deals across a wide selection at some of the lowest prices all year, available to shop up until December 24th! Take advantage of the fast, convenient delivery options for everyone on your gift list. Visit Amazon.com/holiday, your one-stop shopping destination all holiday season long.
Tune in Jenny as she offers advice for women aspiring to lead in industries like technology and fashion. Happy shopping and holidays wishes from WorkParty!
FRE Non-Alc Wines is here to make your Dry January a little bit more balanced. FRE Wines caters to a diverse range of consumers including the sober curious, those who abstain from alcohol, health-conscious individuals, and those who appreciate the balance of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options.
FRE Wines stand out by offering a true-to-wine experience, undergoing the full vinification process: the grapes are meticulously grown, harvested, and fermented, as in traditional wines. After fermentation, the alcohol is gently removed using advanced techniques, preserving the wine's complexity, mouthfeel and aroma, giving a true to wine experience.
Don't go dry this January, stay social and go zero proof. Offerings include FRE Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon in mini 187ml bottles, and FRE Sparkling Brut, Moscato, Sauvignon Blanc, White Zinfandel, Rosé, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Red Blend, and Cabernet Sauvignon in standard 750mL bottles.
Your Dry January just got a little better with FRE non-alc wines. Find at your local store.
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In this episode of WorkParty, once again live from the Edition Hotel in Singapore, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are making their 2025 predictions when it comes to trends, as well as noting some major surprises they didn’t expect from 2024! They’ll touch on trends and their thoughts on the business side of things when it comes to marketing, brand identity online and IRL events, to the perspectives as the consumer. They’ll also dive into social media shopping trends, the expansion of AI in running a business, the competition with celebrity brands, and so much more! What are some trends you think are coming in 2025? Do you have any in common? Be sure to share them with us on our socials!
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We’re excited to bring you another episode live from Singapore at the Edition Hotel, but this time Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are interviewing an amazing entrepreneur, Jamie Koh, the founder of Brass Lion Distillery and its flagship spirit, the Singapore Dry Gin. Owner of two other legendary bars, the idea of the distillery came to Jamie in 2012 when she found a gap in the market while looking for a spirit crafted in Singapore. There was none! So tune in as Jamie shares her six year journey to create a spirit that can truly encapsulate the heart of Singapore and all the challenges along the way as a passionate entrepreneur. She’ll also dive into what to look for when seeking quality mentors and collaborations, as well as her brand building process and best advice for aspiring business owners looking to thrive!
Founder: Jamie Koh - Lionness - Brass Lion Distillery
Brass Lion Website: https://brassliondistillery.com
Brass Lion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brassliondistillery/
Jamie Koh LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-koh-4426493/?originalSubdomain=sg
Jamie Koh Bio:
With 15 years of experience in the F&B industry, predominantly in the spirits world, Jamie’s intimate understanding of the Singaporean palate and cocktail preferences has led her to distill a proudly Singaporean gin. Using her knowledge, Jamie breathes life into Brass Lion Distillery and in doing so, stakes her claim in the innovative drinking landscape. Jamie jumpstarted her independent business career after the successes of her restaurant and bar ventures. Her experience and success over the past decade have not just enabled Jamie to be at the forefront of trends in the Singapore market, but also cultivate insights into what people want. With Brass Lion Distillery, Jamie’s aims are two-fold: to educate both international and local audiences on the art of creating handcrafted spirits, and to diversify the Singaporean market with locally-made spirits. Ultimately, she hopes to elevate the city’s local drinking culture, and in doing so, further affirm Singapore’s thriving bar scene on the global map and build a global spirits brand.
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In this episode of WorkParty, join Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton live from the heart of Singapore at the Edition Hotel, as they unpack all the noteworthy and must-try details of their ultimate girls trip experience in partnership with Singapore Tourism Board! You’ll hear about their biggest trip highlights, Marina’s quest in creating “viral travel content” and the warm generosity and hospitality from all their interactions. From amazing, authentic food and drink, to blissful wellness treatments and fun educational classes, if you have ever been stuck on where to travel to next or are in the midst of planning your own girlstrip to Singapore, this episode is the perfect guide!
At arrival: JetQuayTerminal - @jetquaycipterminal
The hotel we stayed at: EDITION Hotel - @singaporeedition
Night one dinner: Fysh - @fyshsingapore
Beach club a MUST!: +Twelve at The Palawan - @plustwelvesg
Night two dinner: Humpback - @humpback.sg
MUST VISIT BAR: Gibson Bar - @gibsonbarsg
Nightcap: Live Twice - @livetwicesg
Day three tour: Gardens by the Bay - @gardensbythebay
UNREAL Michelin star lunch: Marguerite at the Flower Dome - @margueriterestaurant
The best Gin tasting experience: Brass Lion Distillery - @brassliondistillery
Michelin star lunch at Candlenut (Como Dempsey) - @candlenutsg #CandlenutSG
Breathwork at Space 2B - @space2bsg
MUST try the fish tacos // dinner: Stay Gold Flamingo - @staygoldflamingo
Wellness getaway, sauna, cold plunge, and massages: Hideaway Singapore - @hideawaysingapore
UNREAL lunch at Raffles Hotel Yi by Jeremy Leung - @yirestaurant
The best afternoon tea and drinks at Atlas - @atlasbarsg
We made perfumes at Oo La Lab - @oola.lab
The most beautiful view of Singapore at High House - @highhousesg
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In this special episode of WorkParty LIVE, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton answer questions live from NYC Offsite, where they hosted an amazing group of entrepreneurial women and alongside some powerhouse guests, offering all sorts of insights on taking that next big leap in your business. The VIP’s of this event submitted anonymous questions on everything from where to start when cultivating a community, how to transition into entrepreneurship from a corporate 9-5, to even asking how Jaclyn and Marina knew they were the right fit as partners!
In this episode, they jump right into:
How to deal with “negative nancys” that don’t support your mission.
Tips for transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship.
How to build growth and create community in your business and brand.
Knowing what opportunities are worth taking on for little or no fee.
Best advice for a new entrepreneur at the start of their journey.
Choosing and dividing roles with your work partner.
What you need to know about selling a business.
Tune in for this fun episode full of real, unfiltered advice, with to-the-point takeaways on how to stay focused on the bigger goals in your business, understanding your purpose and being strategic, all while having a great time doing it!
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Get ready for an episode that flips the script on what it means to be a visionary in today’s world. This week on WorkParty, we’re joined by Brenda Schamy—an unconventional lawyer, entrepreneur, and game changer. As founding partner at DiSchino & Schamy, PLLC, Brenda has built a powerful career that defies traditional labels. She’s not just a lawyer—she’s a connector, strategist, and a creator of new value in business.
In this episode, Brenda takes us on a journey through the unconventional path of a conventional career, how the title of “lawyer” doesn’t quite capture the full scope of her work, and why today’s entrepreneurs and entertainers refuse to be confined to one lane. We’ll also dive deep into the intersection (and separation) of personal and business life—how to manage it all while staying true to your vision.
Whether you’re a multifaceted entrepreneur, a visionary who doesn’t fit into a mold, or someone looking to create new value in your industry, this episode is packed with insights from someone who’s living it. Brenda’s story and strategies are a must-listen for anyone ready to break boundaries and build a career that’s anything but conventional.
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Ready to get real with Sadie Lincoln, the powerhouse behind barre3? 🎉 Join us as we chat about tackling loneliness, balancing health with career success, and taking daring leaps in business. From scaling your company to franchising tips & tricks, Sadie’s got the wisdom to guide you through those nerve-wracking moments and beyond. Tune in for insights that will inspire and empower you to take your next big step! 🚀✨
Instagram: @sadielincoln @barre3
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Ready to secure the funding you need to take your business to the next level? In this episode of WorkParty, we sit down with Latrice Smith, Esquire, MPH, founder of Thomas Law & Consulting. Latrice is not only a lawyer and public health expert but also a powerhouse entrepreneur with a wealth of knowledge about preparing businesses for funding.
Latrice breaks down the key steps every business owner must take to secure funding—from structuring your business to navigating the legal landscape. She shares personal insights from her entrepreneurial journey, highlighting common mistakes founders make and how to avoid them. Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just getting started, this episode will equip you with practical advice to help you secure your business’s financial future.
Grab your notebook and tune in to learn how to avoid costly mistakes, set your business up for success, and build the credibility investors are looking for.
Latrice Smith Esquire, MPH
Thomas Law and Consulting, LLC
@thomaslawandconsulting and @latricesmithesq
https://thomaslaw.org/
About Latrice
Latrice Smith, Esquire, MPH, is a dynamic entrepreneur, lawyer, and keynote speaker. Raised in Mississippi to a family of medical entrepreneurs, she earned her Master’s of Public Health followed by a law degree from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School. Founder of Thomas Law & Consulting, beem® Light Sauna Atlanta, and Mechanical Piping Solutions, Latrice is also a devoted wife and mother. Latrice electrifies audiences, blending her professional expertise that ignites action and inspires lasting change.
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Tune in as we chat with Amy, President of Luxy Hair, about how she keeps innovation at the forefront while meeting customer needs. 🌟 Amy opens up about breaking down stigmas in the beauty industry, tackling misconceptions, and building a brand that resonates with a diverse audience. We’ll also dive into the importance of sustainability and how Luxy Hair remains relevant in a fast-paced market. Whether you’re in beauty or just passionate about impactful business practices, Amy’s insights are sure to inspire and inform.
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In this episode of WorkParty, we’re joined by branding powerhouse and global communications expert Maha Abouelenein. Maha is the founder and CEO of Digital and Savvy, a personal branding expert, and the author of the newly launched 7 Rules of Self-Reliance. With over 30 years of experience working with global giants like Google, Netflix, and Careem, Maha has been a key player in shaping strategies for businesses and leaders worldwide.
Tune in as we dive into tactical advice on personal branding, raising capital, and self-reliance in business. Maha shares her unique insights on how to think of your reputation as currency, why you should never wait for opportunities and the importance of unlearning and relearning in today’s fast-paced world. If you’re an entrepreneur or business leader looking to build a lasting brand and take control of your career, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways you won’t want to miss!
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DryBar Co-Founder Alli Webb dives deep into the building and selling of her cult salon brand (the product line alone sold for $255 million) and the personal challenges she faced during her empire-building journey. Now, the serial entrepreneur is still very much making waves in the business world with a hand in multiple projects, but this time, with a fresh perspective. Tune in for real talk about her career highs and lows, why balance is truly bullsh*t, and invaluable advice for fellow business owners—all at a live Future Proof event in Huntington Beach, California.
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In this special episode, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton answer questions LIVE from the Create & Cultivate Six Figure Founder Retreat, where they hosted 40 powerhouse entrepreneurs. The founders submitted their most pressing questions—spanning both personal and professional challenges—and Jaclyn and Marina dive into each topic with candid advice and real-life stories.
In this episode, they tackle:
How to balance work and life as an entrepreneur without burning out.
Navigating the ups and downs of fundraising and finding the right investors.
Building a strong team culture and dealing with internal problems as a leader.
Strategies for staying motivated when you’re struggling to show up.
How to diversify your revenue streams and scale your business.
From personal growth to business strategy, this live Q&A offers something for every entrepreneur—whether you’re just starting out or already running a six-figure operation. Get ready for insightful, actionable tips that will help you overcome obstacles, stay resilient, and keep growing your business.
Tune in for this unique episode full of authentic advice, hard-earned lessons, and encouragement from Jaclyn and Marina, live from the Six Figure Founder Retreat!
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In this episode of Workparty, we’re flipping the script and putting YOU in the spotlight! We’ve gathered your most burning questions from Instagram—everything from navigating the chaos of modern dating to crushing it in your career—and we’re diving in headfirst. Get ready for some real talk as we tackle your toughest dilemmas, share a few laughs over your wildest stories, and dish out the advice you didn’t know you needed.
Whether you're curious about how to handle a career setback, looking for tips on managing the work-life hustle, or just want to hear some cringe-worthy dating disasters, this episode has got you covered. It’s like your favorite group chat, but with even more tea. Tune in and hear what everyone’s been dying to ask—and our unfiltered answers.
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TV personality Keltie Knight has hit major career highs that people only dream of—she’s a three-time Emmy Award winning TV personality, a New York Times bestselling author, and founder and co-host of popular, long-running podcast, LadyGang. She’s also the creator, executive producer, and host of the newly debuted music series, Superfan. Through all her success, she’s come to a very personal realization: you don’t need to have children to live a fulfilled life. Tune in for more on her hot take, what fulfillment actually means, and how she’s navigated the entertainment business as a “lukewarm lady.”
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Get down to business with TikTok’s favorite VC advisor Maggie Sellers as she gets real on why launching a brand is not for everyone. In this episode, the Canadian entrepreneur, angel investor, and content creator shares how she paved her own lane without a traditional VC background and is now bringing her online community into their “hot, smart, rich” era. Having invested in and advised brands like NudeStix, Deux, Ohza, and more, Maggie is helping drive the consumer brands we love through talent partnerships and fundraising strategies alike. Tune in for her must-have criteria before angel investing, how celebrity brands are disrupting the market, and why launching a brand is totally glamorized—and a real look at the grunt work behind a successful biz.
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Dive into this conversation with Selling Sunset star Emma Hernan as she emphasizes the importance of diversifying your investments in the modern landscape, and why bootstrapping her business was the right choice for her. In this episode, Emma draws from her own experiences to shed light on the reasons behind this strategy. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just beginning to explore financial opportunities, Emma's insights will reshape your understanding of investment stability and potential for long-term gains. Tune in now to stay ahead in the ever-changing world of investments!
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On today’s Hot Takes episode, we’re chatting with PR powerhouses Jessy Klein Fofana and Lauren Kleinman. Jessy is the founder and CEO of LaRue PR, an award-winning agency dedicated to disrupting the media industry with a roster of best-in-class DTC and B2B clients. Lauren is the founder and CEO of DreamDay PR, a first-of-its-kind Performance PR agency, and co-founder of The Quality Edit, a curation of the Internet’s best brands. Both Jessy and Lauren have been ahead of the PR curve– and they are coming in hot with a spicy hot take - “Fuck being liked by everyone; success requires a single-mindedness that sometimes makes it a lonely road”. Listen in as this duo talks all things solopreneurship, controversial media coverage, why being liked by everyone is overrated.
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On this episode of Hot Takes, we’re joined by Babba Rivera, Founder and CEO of Ceremonia, a clean hair care brand rooted in Latinx heritage. From growing up in a Chilean household in Sweden to moving to New York City for work, Babba’s relationship with the beauty industry has always been one of wanting more and better. Having always felt under-represented as a Latina woman in magazines, the beauty aisles, or in the realm of business executives, Babba knew she had the opportunity to reclaim power in her heritage for herself and future generations. And reclaim she did! Now uprooting beauty norms and entrepreneurial milestones - she’s in a small group of women who have raised over $1mm in VC funding, raising 10MM to date for Ceremonia - her Hot Take is a reminder of just how influential the beauty industry can be.
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In this Trending Topics episode, we’re rejoined by Create and Cultivate’s CEO, Kate Spies. We dive into a trending topic - the current landscape of remote, office, and hybrid work. This new way of working is shaping businesses big and small and redefining society’s culture around work and how we live our lives. In our conversation, we unpack the pros, cons, and some of our learnings as we’ve navigated the new office landscape with our teams and businesses. We chat through its impact on everything from the economy, to families and working moms, small business owners, and leadership, and decode what it all means for your business or career today. Listen in and join the conversation…
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Joining us this week on Founder Files is Marie Kouadio Amouzame and Alice Lin Glover, co-founders of Eadem, a clean beauty brand designed with the unique needs of melanin-rich skin in mind. Marie and Alice are friends who met while working at Google, branding some of the world’s most high-profile apps. After realizing they had a mutual love of skincare that involved frequently swapping product knowledge, it became apparent there was a gap in the market for more inclusive, clean beauty. So together they set out to build Eadem, a brand pioneering what they call “Smart Melanin Beauty”—a combination of science-backed ingredients and heritage botanicals that effectively and gently care for skin of color. Listen in as they share their journey of navigating the start of their bootstrapped business during a pandemic while both becoming new moms. This episode is chock full of major takeaways that you won't want to miss….
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Our guest this week on Founder Files is Jan Livingston, an award-winning creative director turned eco-entrepreneur, and Cofounder & CCO Gray Whale Gin, the fastest growing craft gin in the country. With a career background in strategic brand marketing and a creative spirit, Jan embarked on a mission to redefine the world of gin and create a brand that reflects her love for the ocean and commitment to sustainability. Jan has made inspiring moves and career pivots at a point in her life to put a fresh focus on her young family. She is an absolute force and she’s sharing everything she’s learned along the way on this episode. Listen in…
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On this episode of Hot Takes, we chat with everyone’s favorite PR Guru, Robyn DelMonte. Known by her TikTok handle, @GirlBossTown, Robyn has become TikTok's personal public relations expert after leaving her corporate job in 2021. Back in the day, Robyn quickly realized that the corporate world left her feeling unfulfilled and decided to join TikTok in 2021. Within eight months, Robyn had successfully branded herself as “The Internet’s Agent” and launched a full-fledged consulting business doling out innovative, specialized, Gen-Z driven advice to epic brands like Dunkin and Infinity. She’s been recognized for her achievements and honored with the Business Insights Creator of the Year Award for AdWeek Creator Visionary and was also featured on the 12th annual Forbes 30 Under 30 List. Tune in to hear her whip smart brand advice and spicy opinions on this episode of Hot Takes.
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On today’s episode, we’re joined by two powerhouses taking the health, wellness, and fitness world by storm - Sami Clarke and Sami Bernstein Spalter, co-founders of FORM, a digital fitness and wellness platform focused on encouraging its community to become the best version of themselves. Sami Clarke, a certified wellness and fitness trainer, built an incredible community online before deciding to launch FORM. With millions of followers and hundreds of millions of views amongst Instagram, TikTok and Youtube, Sami’s accessible approach to self-love in the small everyday moments has resonated since FORM launched in 2021. Sami Bernstein Spalter is a maven in brand, social and influencer marketing. Together, they are creating a holistic wellness platform that has staying power, and they share all their learnings, tips, and tricks to their skyrocketing success in just two years. Listen in as they share their journey as best friends and business partners.
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We're back with another Hot Take episode! In this powerful episode, we're joined by Cheval, formerly known as one of the world's most sought-after wedding dress designers, turned entrepreneur, and advocate for young women and creatives. After becoming one of the most well-known names in her industry and growing and nurturing a community of over one million followers on Instagram, Cheval found herself facing legal issues that would eventually take away all she had worked for, including the use of her own name. Her resilience and 'sunny side up' attitude have turned an intense turning point moment into silver linings, providing valuable insights into negotiating in business deals and protecting yourself when using your name as a brand. And here's one hot take we absolutely love: don't forget yourself when chasing your dreams. Listen in...
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On this episode of Founder Files, we are diving in with Francis Tesmer, the founder and CEO of LEAD, the first college and university degree for beauty professionals. Francis is on a mission to empower women in their careers and has spent the last 11 years conceptualizing and developing the program to meet the needs of a changing industry—one that has eight million beauty professionals around the world. In this episode, we talk about the ways to level up a career in beauty from trade to profession and how to stay on the forefront of technology, sustainability, product ingredients in the ever-evolving $500B global industry. Francis is a powerhouse, and you won't want to miss this one. RESOURCES: Follow LEAD Rolfs Global Institute here and on social here.
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We’re back with another Hot Take episode! On today’s episode, we’re joined by Vivian Tu, who you may know better by her social handle: Your Rich BFF and we get, not one, but two hot takes from Vivian. A self-made millionaire and financial guru, Tu is an entrepreneur, public speaker, and founder. Tu is a former Wall Street trader with a combined following of over 4MM on Instagram and TikTok where she shares advice on how to help you get rich. Listen in as Vivian shares her hot takes - why you shoudn’t date someone who isnt financially stable, and why not everyone has to go to college. This one is definitely not to be missed… RESOURCES: Follow Your Rich Bff Vivian Tu on Instagram here and on TikTok here. You can check out Vivian’s podcast, Networth and Chill, here.
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Welcome to WorkParty: The Founder Files, where I chat with inspiring entrepreneurs about their journey to building their business. We’ve all heard the shiny founder stories – This is not that. We talk high highs, brutal lows and the secrets to success that got them to where they are today. Tactical, tangible and chock full of takeaways. On this episode, we are diving in with Allison McNamara, journalist-turned-founder and CEO of the cult beauty brand of MARA. Clean, award-winning, and recently launched in over 250 doors at Sephora, MARA is a heavy hitter in the beauty world and Allison is the real deal. Take a listen as we get deep on topics like launching your brand at Sephora, while also bootstrapping your business (no easy feat!), Mara’s tech stack and secrets to success, and the power of female friendships in the beauty biz. RESOURCES: Follow Mara on Instagram here and on TikTok here, and keep up with Allison on Instagram here.
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It's Hot Take time, our newest episode style, where we ask guests to let us in on a fresh POV that they feel super passionate about. Love them or hate them, agree or disagree, these piping hot- and sometimes controversial- takes will get you thinking. We’re kicking off our first-ever Hot Takes with Christina Najjar, better known as Tinx! A lifestyle creator, advice expert and podcast host, Tinx skyrocketed to fame when she launched her TikTok in 2020, and has amassed 1.5 million followers on TikTok and nearly 500,000 on Instagram, earning her a spot on Forbes’ Top Creators 2022. On this episode, Tinx drops her hot take - your 20’s are a mis-marketed decade - here with Jaclyn Johnson, where they get into dating (“it’s all about validation”), money, career, and friendships in your 20s vs. 30s, and the most essential mindset shifts to make - like only Tinx can! This one’s not to be missed.
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When holistic nutritionist Kayleigh Christina sought out Danielle Gronich at San Diego Acne Clinic, not only did she find long-desired treatment for her cystic acne, but she also found a business partner. In 2017, the pair launched Clearstem, a non-toxic skincare line of stem cell products targeting acne, anti-aging, and scarring. On this episode of the podcast, the founders share what sets them apart from other skincare brands, how they scaled their business without outside investors, and why they prioritize mental health in their company. RESOURCES: To follow CLEARSTEM Skincare click here To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click here To follow along with Create & Cultivate click here To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789) This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.
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On this episode of WorkParty, entrepreneur, content creator, and disability advocate Tiffany Yu opens up about the life-altering event that ultimately led to the creation of her company, Diversability. What originated as a student club at her alma mater has evolved into a community business of over 80,000 people aiming to elevate disability pride. Here, she talks to Jaclyn Johnson about her entrepreneurial journey and how she champions disability empowerment today. RESOURCES: To connect with Tiffany Yu click here Or follow @diversability on Instagram To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click here To follow along with Create & Cultivate click here To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789)
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Ahead of Mother's Day, WorkParty host and Create & Cultivate founder Jaclyn Johnson sits down with the one-and-only Julie Bowen, aka one of TV's favorite moms, Claire Dunphy from "Modern Family." On this episode of the pod, Julie talks about how becoming a mother IRL led her to launching her own brand of vegan, cruelty free, non-GMO hair and skin-care products for tween boys, JB Skrub. Here's how the actress-turned-entrepreneur juggles being a new business owner and mom. Use code LOVEMOM15 for 15% off your entire purchase at JB Skrub. Valid through 5/31/23. RESOURCES: To connect with Julie Bowen click here Or follow @jbskrub on Instagram click here To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click here To follow along with Create & Cultivate click here To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789) Produced by Dear Media
On this episode of WorkParty, host Jaclyn Johnson is talking with PR maven Rachel Krupa, a top-tier publicist with 21 years of experience and a roster of clients that includes Goop and Thrive Market. Krupa unpacks how the media landscape is shifting and why that matters to both brands and publications (as well as consumers). You'll also get some insider intel on how she founded her own brand—The Goods Mart, which is not your average gas station minimart—without a business plan, thanks to her network connections. RESOURCES: To connect with Rachel click here To follow The Goods Mart click here To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click here To follow along with Create & Cultivate click here To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789) Produced by Dear Media
Deciding to turn your passion project into more than a side hustle is a major step for any fledgling entrepreneur—but it becomes an even trickier dance to master when you don't plan on quitting your full-time job. Hear how Austin-based Pilates instructor and Google strategist Bridget O'Carroll made it happen for herself when starting Studio Qila, the first Native-owned digital fitness studio, on this week's episode. Get up to 3 months of live and on demand workouts FREE with code PARTY or visit studioqila.com/workparty to redeem RESOURCES: To connect with Bridget O'Carroll click here To follow @studioquila on Instagram click here To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click here To follow along with Create & Cultivate click here To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789) This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.
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Tieghan Gerard launched her blog Half Baked Harvest when she was just 19 years old. Just over 10 years later, she’s got 5 million followers on Instagram, and her website averages that many viewers per month—if not more. The self-taught chef, recipe maker, and food stylist sits down with Jaclyn on today’s episode to discuss pivoting career paths, the process of getting a cookbook deal, and her social media strategy—plus, what it’s like working with her mom as her business partner.
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Today she joins WorkParty to talk about all things podcast strategy from what it takes to craft a content plan for podcast longevity to having unique conversations in the crowded podcasting space. Then, Jaclyn and Liz flip roles for Liz's podcast, Healthier Together. Take a listen after you tune in! RESOURCES: To connect with Liz Moody click here To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click here To follow along with Create & Cultivate click here To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789) This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.
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Glassdoor found that 77% of job seekers consider a company's culture before applying for a job, and 56% of employees say that company culture is more important than salary when it comes to job satisfaction. Needless to say, having a workplace culture that is positive, creative, and safe is of the utmost importance. Jessica Kriegel, Chief Scientist of Workplace Culture for Culture Partners shares the do's and don'ts of getting company culture right. Plus, what radical honestly really looks like in a job Interview and a winning formula for delivering constructive feedback to your team. RESOURCES: To connect with Jessica Kriegel click here To follow Culture Partners click here To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click here To follow along with Create & Cultivate click here To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789) SPONSORS: Culture Partners This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.
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Founders. Creators. Disruptors. These are the words that describe this year’s Create and Cultivate 100 list. From intersectional sustainability experts to disruptors in the beauty industry, the women on the Create Cultivate 100 list are building the brands and creating the content that’s pushing us all forward. On this solo episode Jaclyn answers some of your questions leveraging the inspiring work of this year’s honorees.
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In 2019, Jordan Harper founded Barefaced, a medical-grade skincare brand that brings together advice, clinical research, and custom routines to help build long-term skincare solutions. With nearly a decade of experience in aesthetic medicine, Jordan's passion for simplifying skincare and unique take on education, built a combined following of 300K+ across her personal and business Instagram profiles. On this episode, Jordan shares more on her journey from Nurse Practitioner to entrepreneur, Barefaced’s hands-on approach to customer engagement, and her best practices for time management—especially for working moms. RESOURCES: To connect with Jordan Harper click here To follow Barefaced click here To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click here To follow along with Create & Cultivate click here To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789)
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20 years ago, Karen Behnke took a leap with an organic approach to skincare, thinking it would yield better results than conventional products on the market at the time. Multiple clinical tests alongside scientists proved her right, leading to the launch of award winning targeted skincare brand, Juice Beauty—a brand that pioneered the chemistry of clean beauty. On today’s episode Karen Behnke joins us to talk about her work leading this breakthrough, transparency in digital beauty marketing, and opportunities for emerging brands in technology. RESOURCES: To connect with Karen Behnke click here To follow Juice Beauty click here To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click here To follow along with Create & Cultivate click here To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789) This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.
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A practicing gastroenterologist who has been studying probiotics for 20 year, Dr. Roshini Raj has always been fascinated by the connection between probiotics and internal health. She applied her research to skincare with the goal of restoring her patients' confidence, and founded TULA skincare, a brand built on the power of probiotic extracts & superfoods. Today, Dr. Raj joins Jaclyn to discuss how TULA’s marketing strategies are on a mission to end negative self talk, her experience with TULA's acquisition by Proctor and gamble, and the ways in which entrepreneurs can take care of their gut health to improve their overall well being.
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Have you ever wondered why—despite knowing the right thing to do with money—you do the opposite? Today Jacqueline, 'Jack' Howard, Senior Director of Wealth Advisors Operations for Ally Invest unpacks this very question. Plus, learn how to create guard rails that will help you make better financial decisions and learn what kind of steps need to be taken to close the wealth gap. RESOURCES: To connect with Jack click here To follow Ally Financial click here To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click here To follow along with Create & Cultivate click here To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789)
A beauty world veteran, Amy Liu worked at Smashbox, Kate Somerville, and Josie Maran Cosmetics before striking out on her own to start Tower28, an award-winning, cult-followed, and makeup artist-beloved brand. Today, Amy joins us to share her fundraising story and the tactic that helped her raise $250K in 30 days. Plus, we get into the business details like her tech stack, scheduling strategies, and go-to personal development tools.
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New York based oculofacial plastic surgeon Dr. Chaneve Jeanniton created daily essential skin care brand Epilogic with her patients in mind, never expecting the formulas to enter the mainstream market. In 2020, her line was accepted into the Glossier Grant program for Black-owned businesses, which helped her scale Epilogic into a brand with a cult following. On today’s episode, Dr. Jeanniton talks about the benefits of accelerator programs and grants, as well as the process of rebranding her line, which she did just last year. RESOURCES: To connect with Dr. Jeanniton click here To follow Epilogic click here To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click here To follow along with Create & Cultivate click here To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789)
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With access to channels such as TikTok and Shopify and opportunities like accelerators and free digital courses, starting a business has never appeared more attainable. But if anyone knows success doesn’t happen overnight, it's Jaclyn Johnson. Today is a solo episode, where Jaclyn unveils the truth about starting a business and what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. She's answering your questions on the good, the bad, the challenging, and the rewarding, with a few hot takes in between. It’s an episode you won’t want to miss!
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I Am America, presented by Tracee Ellis Ross, is a collection of audio portraits that expand our understanding of identity, the idea of community, and the possibility of our country. In each episode, you’ll hear the story of someone searching for belonging, hope, and joy, and the effect that their experience has on people around them.
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Joining Jaclyn on WorkParty today is Create and Cultivate’s very own Dallas Pop-up Pitch Competition winner, Paulana Lamonier. Paulana is the founder of New York based organization, Black People Will Swim, a swimming instruction and advocacy group on a mission to change the narrative that Black folks don't swim. In 2019, Paulana started with the goal of teaching 30 people in her community how to swim. Four years and $100K+ in funding later, she's on track to reach swimmers outside state lines. On today's episode, Paulana talks about the investment she made to launch the organization, the secret to an award winning pitch, and shares advice for founders who are seeking grant money.
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In her own words, Sinikiwe Dhliwayo is a "creative being relentless in the pursuit of well-being for all." She is the founder of Naaya, a well-being company that's centering Black, Indigenous, and people of color in the wellness conversation, and Black Folks Breathing, a storytelling platform dedicated to telling the stories of Black folks. Today, the creative director, model, speaker, writer, yoga teacher, and consultant joins Jaclyn Johnson to offer her insight on making the wellness industry more inclusive, building community through storytelling, and what comes after hustle culture. RESOURCES: To connect with Sinikiwe Dhliwayo click here To follow along with Naaya click here To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click here To join the WorkParty click here To follow along with Create & Cultivate click here This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.
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Jane Wurwand founded the professional-grade skincare company Dermalogica in 1986—effectively disrupting an industry that, at the time, championed a makeup first, skincare second approach. Over the years, Jane has trained thousands of skin therapists to create a skincare company that values skills-based professional training and high-quality skin care.
On today’s episode, Jane joins Jaclyn to talk about what it takes to disrupt an industry, how to be an intrapreneur, and the five words that helped her launch a successful business.
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Today’s guest joined the first wave of influencers by launching her blog, Happily Grey, as a creative outlet while working as an ICU nurse in Texas. Since then, Mary Lawless Lee has transformed Happily Grey into a fashion and lifestyle brand with a combined social presence of 2.6 million followers.
Most recently, Mary broke into the wellness space with nēmah, a vegan skin-care line specifically formulated for mothers. Tune in as Mary shares how she pivoted from a career in the ICU to a career as a serial entrepreneur, launched a successful skin-care line, wrote a book, and more.
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With a hunger for innovation, Andrea Lisbona decided she wanted to disrupt and commodify an ordinary industry. The industry of choice? Hand sanitizer.
Since its launch 10 years ago (long before 2020 boosted hand sanitizer sales by three digits), Touchland has become the leading skin-forward hand sanitizer brand and sits as the most awarded hand sanitizer on the market.
On this episode of WorkParty, Andrea explores the lessons she learned launching a revolutionary personal care brand (on a global scale!) and shares how she built a visionary team along the way.
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In just four years, sisters and co-founders Leigha and Audrey built Vitamin C, a seven-figure influencer agency specializing in TikTok. Today, they work with top influencers to build impactful social media strategies for brands like Butcher Box, Thrive Market, Amika, and Vuori.
On this episode of WorkParty the sisters are joining Jaclyn to share the secrets to creating a winning TikTok strategy. From finding an audience and landing partnerships to developing an influencer strategy and going viral—they know a thing or two about making an impact on the feed. Resources: • To join the WorkParty click here • To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click here • To connect with Leigha Anthony click here • To connect with Audrey Anthony click here • To learn more about Vitamin C click here • To follow along with Create & Cultivate click here • To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789) Produced by Dear Media
2022 is almost in the books. But before you log off to celebrate a year of great work, Create & Cultivate founder Jaclyn Johnson is answering all your FAQs about planning for the shiny new year ahead. From setting goals to recession-proofing your business, Jaclyn sits down to offer some real talk before the ball drops. Tune in!
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Set your Slack status to "OOO" (or, okay, at least "out on a walk") because this week's WorkParty guests are Out of Office founders Jan Seale and Coabi Kastan—and they’re taking us far in this episode.
Out of Office is a travel planning app that helps you search for accommodations, activities, and food while you're vacationing.
After years of planning trips via Google spreadsheets and shared iPhone notes, Jan & Coabi had enough bad experiences to solidify their need for an all-in-one travel app.
When the pandemic hit in March 2020, the pair knew there would never be a better time to build Out of Office. With travel halted, flights canceled, stores closed, and quarantine in place– they knew the world and tourism industry would be booming at the first chance to get back out again.
Fast forward to today, Out of Office is a five-star travel tool with over 250,000 recommendations across 10,000 cities and counting. The new and buzz-worthy travel app gives you personalized recommendations from your inner circle, so you can always have the inside scoop, making it possible for you to experience travel inspired by your favorite influencers and your network of friends and family.
On this episode of WorkParty, Jan and Coabi share their insight on the future of personalized travel, entrepreneurship, app building, and the creator economy.
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Today we have two lovely guests joining us on the pod! Entreprenista’s Stephanie Cartin and Courtney Spritzer are both impressive multi-hyphenates on a mission to celebrate and share the stories, lessons, and business insights of female leaders while creating a community that drives connection and support.
An entrepreneur from a young age, Stephanie Cartin parted ways with her corporate career in 2012 to launch Socialfly, a leading social-first digital and influencer marketing agency based in New York. Within 8 years, Socialfly was named to Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing private businesses two years in a row and has since worked with over 200 brands including the likes of 20th Century Fox, Univision, Conair, WE tv, and more. She has appeared and been featured on Bloomberg, Forbes, Entrepreneur.com, Refinnery29, and CheddarTV, and recently received the SmartCEO Brava award which recognized the top female CEOs in New York.
As the co-CEO and co-founder of Socialfly, Courtney Spritzer oversees all operations, strategy, and finance for the business. Since 2011, Courtney has been developing strategic social media plans for over 200 clients including John Varvatos, Nest Fragrances, FullBeauty, and more. Prior to starting Socialfly, she was also a financial analyst for American Express and a Bond Underwriter at Hanover Insurance.
Together, both Stephanie and Courtney are co-hosts of the Entreprenista podcast and co-authors of Like, Love, Follow: The Entreprenista’s Guide to Using Social Media to Grow Your Business, so it’s safe to say these women have truly mastered the art of being co-founders. In today's episode, they're sharing how they’ve evolved as friends and entrepreneurs, capitalized on new opportunities, and continued to build and scale their businesses along the way.
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Today’s guest is Danielle DuBoise, co-founder and co-CEO of Sakara Life, the wellness brand on a mission to transform lives through the power of plants and food as medicine. She is also the author of Sakara’s best-selling debut cookbook EAT CLEAN PLAY DIRTY, and co-host of the Sakara Life Podcast.
DuBoise’ pre-med curriculum and work at a hospital treating lifestyle diseases led her to realize medicine alone could not heal her issues with food, so she enrolled in the renowned Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN). Here she has learned to leverage the power of food as medicine and is currently pursuing her Master's Degree in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine.
Danielle and business partner Whitney Tingle combined modern western medicine with ancient eastern healing techniques to change their own bodies and minds, thus creating Sakara Life.
As an ever-growing expert in the wellness space and advocate for plants as medicine, DuBoise has been honored in Forbes 30 under 30, Oprah's SuperSoul 100, Goldman Sachs ‘Most Interesting Entrepreneurs’, and MindBodyGreen's 100 Women in Wellness.
In this episode, Danielle shares how the brand came to be, how she’s loving motherhood and entrepreneurship, and her best advice for turning your mess into your mission.
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In today's episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn is joined by Emma Bates, founder & CEO of Diem and former global marketing lead at Away. If you attended Create & Cultivate's Austin Pop-Up event earlier this year, you might've already heard from Emma on one of our panels where she spoke about women paving the way with blockchain technology. If you're not familiar with Diem, it's a community-powered search engine designed for women. Diem is a Techstars NYC portfolio brand backed by leading investors like Flybridge, Acrew, & Sellation. By trade, Emma is a marketer and a community builder. Her entry into marketing was somewhat untraditional–in that she started out by growing her personal blog to 100K+ readers at age 19, and later transitioned into corporate marketing roles at some of the fastest-growing consumer brands in NYC and the UK. Prior to founding Diem, she worked as the Head of Global Marketing at the direct-to-consumer luggage brand, Away, where she found her passion for connecting with consumers through brand partnerships. When she's not sidestepping her way into another entrepreneurial endeavor, she works to create social change as a lifelong advocate for gender equality. Emma has also been featured in Forbes, HuffPost, Entrepreneur, and The Cut for her unique approach to marketing, community building, and partnerships. In this episode, we're talking about the importance of designing tech products from a human lens, the power of female communication, and how she's working to bring inclusive, reliable information to people of all different backgrounds. Resources:
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• To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789)
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Live from our 2022 Small Business Summit event, Ty Haney joins Jaclyn Johnson for a keynote conversation about building community in Web3. If you're listening to this episode it's because you believe in doing things. Big things. And Ty Haney is on the same page. Haney founded Outdoor Voices–a vibrant, fun-first athleticwear brand back in 2014. During Haney's time with Outdoor Voices, the brand became synonymous with IRL events that brought shoppers together to celebrate movement. And today, she's here to talk about how to bring that same IRL magic online with the next wave of community-driven technology.
Haney's new brand TYB, which stands for Try Your Best, makes Web3 community-powered growth tools that allow brands and fans to directly link, come together, build, and win together. And if you don't know what that means, it's okay! By the end of this episode, you'll be a pro. Resources:
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Live from our 2022 Small Business Summit event, CEO and Selling Sunset star Emma Hernan joins Bunita Sawhney Executive Vice President of US Financial Institutions at Mastercard for a fireside chat about what it takes to build a portfolio career. While you may know her from the hit Netflix show, you may not realize that Emma Hernan is someone whose business savvy goes far beyond what's depicted on the silver screen. As a self-made multimillionaire, Emma is not only a realtor at one of Los Angeles' top agencies, The Oppenheim Group, but she's also an entrepreneur and CEO of Emma Leigh & Co, as well as an angel investor. In other words, her plate is very full.
It's clear that she loves the work she does, and her drive and passion to help other female entrepreneurs grow and succeed is evident from the moment you meet her. We're lucky that she's here today to share tips on how to vary the types of work that you're doing, what investors are looking for, and how to persist with founding a business even when you come up against obstacles. (Plus, she might even spill a little Selling Sunset tea!) Resources:
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Live from our 2022 Wellness Means Business event, Athleta's Head of AthletaWell, Sona Jones joins Jaclyn Johnson for a fireside chat about how Athleta is leaning into customer insights to create an innovative platform rooted in wellbeing and community. Sponsors:
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In today's episode of WorkParty I’m talking with Candace Nelson, Los Angeles-based food entrepreneur, accomplished pastry chef known for co-founding Sprinkles, and co-owner of her newest venture Pizzana, a Michelin Bib Gourmand Neo-Neapolitan pizzeria with three locations sprinkled throughout LA.
When Candance isn’t working her magic in the kitchen, she's also an amazing author of the New York Times Best Seller “The Sprinkles Baking Book,” an executive producer of and judge on Netflix’s “Sugar Rush,” and host of her own podcast “Live to Eat.” She has a new book that is coming out in November called Sweet Success, which is a book for entrepreneurs inspired by her journey that showcases how to turn your passion into a business.
Fueled by her passion for supporting other entrepreneurs, Candance also co-founded CN2 Ventures which invests in early-stage and growth-stage startups in the retail, food, direct-to-consumer, and branded consumer product sectors, harnessing her knack for elevating simple concepts into breakthrough brands.
Prior to founding Sprinkles, Candance pursued a career in investment banking but shifted gears to follow her passion and attend pastry school. Her love for approachable, nostalgic food drives her business endeavors, and her admiration of contemporary art influences her branding philosophy.
Today, we’re talking about embracing your entrepreneurial spirit, from connecting with your inner passions to turning those hobbies into a lucrative business, all so you can have your cake and eat it too.
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Live from our 2022 Wellness Means Business event, fellow Aussie, Miranda Kerr joins Create & Cultivate's CEO Kate Spies for a keynote conversation. Miranda needs no introduction, but we'll give her one anyway. Miranda is a supermodel, certified health coach, Founder & CEO of KORA Organics, and wellness pioneer. Very early on, Miranda learned about the importance of what you put on your skin and how it can impact your overall health after her mother fell ill. From its foundation, KORA has become a hit, selling key facial essentials that help you take care of your complexion without needing a shelfie worth of bottles on your countertop, and the brand just recently took its first foray into body care as well.
While there’s much to admire about Miranda, one thing that we hear from her team and those
who work closely with her is what an involved and passionate founder she is. Miranda is up-to-date on the latest trends, ingredients, and sustainability measures. She actively works on everything from formulations to marketing, so I’m sure that we’ll have much to learn from her today! Thank you for being here, Miranda.
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Creativity often thrives in moments of discomfort, and sometimes our brightest ideas come to us during the darkest times. Just ask Alyssa Wasko, founder, and designer of Los Angeles-based lifestyle brand, DONNI.
Following the passing of her father Donald, and in search of a creative outlet to cope with grief, Alyssa started DONNI in 2009. As a brand rooted in comfort and known initially for its signature oversized scarves, DONNI has since grown to include an expansive, yet curated collection of ready-to-wear clothing, accessories, and jewelry.
Early in her career, however, Alyssa spent six years as a Visual/Image Consultant at Chanel, refining her ability to spot and develop trends in the market, and ultimately enabling her to create demand for her highly sought-after designs. Now, at the helm of DONNI, she continues to cultivate a loyal community that frequently sells out collection drops within hours of a release (AMAZING), and further cement the brand as a notable name in fashion.
She is passionate about giving back and supporting her LA community, and since the brand’s inception, has donated proceeds from each product drop to various organizations, raising thousands of dollars for charitable initiatives. She also sits on the board of directors for the HIT Living Foundation and was honored to be named Forbes 30 under 30 in the Art & Style category in 2019.
Despite going through a difficult loss in her early years, she found a silver lining and successfully built a thriving business. I’m thrilled to chat with Alyssa all about how she overcame real-life struggles, turned a simple but beautiful concept into a lounge and leisure sensation, and built a dedicated team in the process.
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After years of living with an autoimmune condition that didn’t allow her to take most antibiotics and over-the-counter medicines, Carly found herself frustrated by the chronic colds and symptoms she seemed to be unable to treat. But in 2012 everything changed. While she was studying abroad in Italy, she discovered propolis, an all natural ingredient made by bees with hundreds of immune-boosting elements. She quickly recognized the power of this natural ingredient and set out to develop her own formula with the help and guidance of leading bee research institutions.
In 2017 Carly traded in her corporate career at Goldman Sachs to dedicate her life to full-time beekeeping and founded Beekeeper’s Naturals in an effort to bring propolis to the masses in sustainable and accessible ways. She has since been committed to working exclusively with sustainable, small-scale apiaries, and prioritizing pesticide-free health and wellness products
Above all else, Carly works tirelessly to raise awareness and create a better environment for our World’s most important pollinators–the bees. She has been featured in Allure and Vogue magazines along with numerous podcast appearances to share the importance of bees in our daily lives. Recognized as a game-changing entrepreneur in the 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 list, she continues to strive to innovate everyday health issues and transform proactive wellness.
On this episode of WorkParty, I talk with Carly about the power of holistic medicine, what inspired her to disrupt the CPG space, why she believes in radical transparency and leading with vulnerability, and how she is revolutionizing the wellness industry one natural remedy at a time
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Today’s guest is multi-hyphenate Cass Dimicco–a successful entrepreneur, content creator, and creative director. Lauded by the media as “a true tastemaker, one of the fashion world’s ultimate ‘it girls and style icons,” Cass is not only a taste-maker and trend-setter for her highly engaged audience, but she’s also the founder, designer, and creative director for her own successful jewelry line, Aureum Collective.
Before founding Aureum, Cass had leveraged her eye for style and ability to forecast fashion trends into full-time digital content creation in 2017, leaving her previous role as a corporate buyer and product designer in fashion. She went on to forge partnerships with Chanel, Dior, Valentino, Prada, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tom Ford, Stuart Weitzman, and has attended events with Fendi, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, and more.
Aureum Collective was later founded in September 2019 when Cass and her husband recognized a gap in the market for a jewelry brand that fulfilled a luxury aesthetic without the luxury price point. The brand now specializes in elevated accessories with the intention that they can be worn by any person, at any age, and any body type at any time. Beloved by top celebrity clientele, Aureum has proven to be a rapid success in such a short period of time and has shown no signs of stopping.
In this episode of WorkParty, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Cass to learn more about her journey from influencer to entrepreneur, her best advice for launching and scaling a social-first brand, her approach to community building, and how she maintains balance while working towards her goals.
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We're live from Create & Cultivate's LA Conference with Kin Euphorics co-founders, Bella Hadid and Jen Batchelor. Drinking has been an essential part of socializing for thousands of years and these ladies are flipping the script, changing the conversation and thinking differently about how we can fill up our cups. Kin Euphorics is a company brewing mocktails with plant extracts, and Bella and Jen are reimagining the age-old ritual of pouring yourself—and your friends—a drink. They also share their backgrounds that led them to take on the sober-curious movement, and their best advice on picking the right business partner. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at www.createcultivate.com.
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Hi everyone! It’s the FINAL episode of WorkParty Money Moves: Founder’s Framework! Over the past four weeks I’ve been interviewing some incredible female founders on how they would break down a $10,000 small business loan to start a business.
Today is a special episode, because it is the last installment in this five part series, and we’ve decided to flip the script to close it out. While we’ve enjoyed learning about the many ways each of these founders would strategically spend their startup money, we wanted to take the last episode in the series to shine a spotlight on the scenario from the Bank’s point of view. And that’s why joining me today is Rebekah Rice, an expert on Small Business loans and an advocate for small business owners everywhere.
If you’re not familiar with her work, Rebekah Rice is a Small Business Regional Executive at Bank of America. She leads a team of 200 Small Business leaders and teammates to help the small business community thrive. More specifically, she helps the small business team to put capital into our communities, drive revenue growth, acquire client relationships, and provides a world class client experience.
She’s been serving small businesses for almost 20 years, and even started a business of her own during the pandemic. This personal experience has given her an even greater lens into the bank’s products and services and has made her a better advocate for the small business owners she serves everyday.
The question I’m posing to Rebekah is: “How would you advise a small consumer-packaged goods business to use the $10K loan to successfully grow their business?”
As someone with experience advising small businesses and embarking on her own entrepreneurial journey, Rebekah has a unique perspective on the founder’s framework situation, and in this episode she's sharing the inside scoop!
Well, Rebekah—it is such a pleasure to have you on the WorkParty podcast today! I’m really excited to dive in and hear how you would spend this $10,000 in funding.
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• Bank of America | Bank of America knows that women entrepreneurs often face challenges in accessing the necessary capital and resources to run and grow their own businesses. That’s why they invest in partnerships that connect you to the mentoring, training and capital you need to find success. You can get access to experts, award-winning insights and business solutions so powerful,you’ll make every move matter. Visit bankofamerica.com/womenbusinessowners.
Resources:
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• To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789)
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Like many origin stories, Aasiyah Abdulsalam’s idea came to her as a lightbulb moment. On vacation in Las Vegas, Aasiyah wondered why there wasn’t a product that could keep her wig in place in the warm weather. Then it hit her—she was 100% capable of filling the gap herself.
Aasiyah is the founder of The Renatural, a company simplifying and demystifying wigs—Products that have previously been inaccessible, fragmented, and intimidating Her innovative product, The Wig Fix is a hypoallergenic, breathable, and lightweight silicone headband that secures your wig while protecting your scalp and promoting natural hair growth underneath.
It also happens to be the first wig related patent obtained in over 55 years. Aasiyah is an industry disruptor, taking the industry miles ahead of where it has been for ages. I can’t wait to learn how she did it. Sponsors:
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Resources:
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• To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE
• To follow along with The Renatural click HERE
• To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789)
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Hey everyone, thanks for tuning into this special episode of WorkParty Money Moves: Founder’s Framework. In this series, successful founders will share their perspective on a startup funding scenario: They’ve just received a $10,000 small business loan to start a business, let’s see how they build a framework to spend it!
For our fourth installment in the series, I have Julissa Prado here, founder & CEO of Rizos Curls, a clean hair care line aimed at embracing and celebrating the beauty of curls, coils, and waves everywhere! After years of making her own curly cocktail and helping her community embrace their curls, Julissa decided to use her life savings to launch her own hair care line Rizos Curls. The result has been a line of products made with high-quality ingredients that works across all different hair types.
As a leading force in the beauty industry, Julissa is widely recognized with award wins as Cosmopolitan’s 2021 New C-Suite Winner, and named Entrepreneur of the Year in 2020 by Beauty Independent. She is also an active national speaker with roles at Harvard University, The Girl Boss Rally, Create & Cultivate, TED, and many more!
I’m so excited to have Julissa here to share more on her journey and how she’d break down the $10,000 as a product-based business!
Sponsors:
• Bank of America | Bank of America knows that women entrepreneurs often face challenges in accessing the necessary capital and resources to run and grow their own businesses. That’s why they invest in partnerships that connect you to the mentoring, training and capital you need to find success. You can get access to experts, award-winning insights and business solutions so powerful,you’ll make every move matter. Visit bankofamerica.com/womenbusinessowners.
Resources:
• To join the WorkParty click HERE
• To connect with Julissa Prado click HERE
• To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE
• To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE
• To follow along with Rizos Curls click HERE
• To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789)
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Welcome back to the WorkParty podcast! Today I am chatting with none other than the lovely Lindsey Carter. As the founder and CEO of Set Active, and host of her new podcast Ready, Set, Spill––Lindsey Carter is the first to admit that she loves athleisure. However comfortable though, many of the pieces she found herself wearing didn’t leave her exuding confidence, and she knew something needed to be done. With that feeling top of mind, in 2017 she launched the beloved athleisure line––Set Active, a line of monochromatic activewear sets that intertwined function and fashion.
Carter continues to drive skyrocketing demand by dropping products–from leggings to sports bras–in limited edition colorways every month. Her strategic approach to business drove Set Active into its cult-like status overnight.
With a background in social media consulting and passion for cultivating community, it’s no wonder Carter’s main focus was on building confidence and connection through a shared love for all things active. She has since built a community of over 433K fans and counting, including celebrities like Hailey Bieber, and all of your favorite Barry’s Bootcamp instructors. A brief scroll down Instagram lane is sure to prove this statement true.
In this episode of WorkParty, Lindsey is sharing all the juicy details about SET Active’s rise to fame, their community-driven growth method, how she maintains her entrepreneurial spirit, and what truly reflects a brand's success.
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Resources:
To join the WorkParty click HERE
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To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789)
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Hey listeners, you’re tuning into the third episode of WorkParty Money Moves: Founder’s Framework! In this series, successful founders are sharing their perspective on a startup funding scenario: They’ve just received a $10,000 small business loan to start a business, let’s see how they build a framework to spend it!
Joining me today is Lauren Maillian, CEO of digitalundivided, the nation’s leading nonprofit that leverages data, programs, and advocacy to catalyze economic growth and success for Black and Latina female entrepreneurs. She is also the Founder & CEO of LMB Group, a strategic marketing and brand advisory company working with Fortune 500 brands and high-growth startups.
Lauren was the first black woman to start an early-stage venture capital fund and is now an Investor for and Advisor to the Athena Consumer Acquisition Corporations, the second all women Athena SPAC. Lauren is also the author of her own bestselling memoir, The Path Redefined: Getting To the Top on Your Own Terms.
She is a multi-hyphenate change agent committed to diversity, innovation, and inclusion with over 15 years of experience. She has advised and invested in over 40 startups and her portfolio represents more than $5 billion in market capitalization. Needless to say, this woman has a well of knowledge when it comes to strategic spending.
Lauren—thank you so much for joining us! I’m so excited to hear how you would take on this $10,000 in funding.
Sponsors:
• Bank of America | Bank of America knows that women entrepreneurs often face challenges in accessing the necessary capital and resources to run and grow their own businesses. That’s why they invest in partnerships that connect you to the mentoring, training and capital you need to find success. You can get access to experts, award-winning insights and business solutions so powerful,you’ll make every move matter. Visit bankofamerica.com/womenbusinessowners.
Resources:
• To join the WorkParty click HERE
• To connect with Lauren Maillian click HERE
• To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE
• To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE
• To follow along with digitalundivided click HERE
• To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789)
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Before she became one of the most recognized faces on the international fashion scene and the founder of a coveted skincare brand, Winnie Harlow was a teen vying for a job at Sephora. Despite knowing exactly what she wanted to do at the age of 16, she was too young at the time and didn’t get the job. But, that didn’t stop her from putting her best face forward—literally—to make her foray into the beauty industry. Today, Winnie has not only made her mark on the industry, she’s making history. And, her journey is just beginning. Joining forces with Cassandra Devor, the two launched Cay Skin—a collection of lightweight, breathable sunscreens made for all skin tones and types.Their mission was simple: to ensure everyone under the sun can feel confident in their skin. And, in a full circle moment, Cay Skin launched this year with a single, exclusive retail partner—Sephora, of course! Today's episode is our live conversation with both Cay Skin co-founders, Winnie Harlow and Cassandra Devor from Create & Cultivate's LA Conference 2022! Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at www.createcultivate.com.
Resources:
- To join the WorkParty click HERE
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- To connect with Cassandra Devor click HERE
- To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE
- To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE
- To follow along with Cay Skin click HERE
- To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789)
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Hey listeners, you’re tuning into the second episode of WorkParty Money Moves: Founder’s Framework! In this series, successful founders are sharing their perspective on a startup funding scenario: They’ve just received a $10,000 small business loan to start a business, let’s see how they build a framework to spend it!
Joining me today is Bola Sokunbi, founder of Clever Girl Finance, one of the largest personal finance media/education platforms for women in the U.S! Bola is an award winning Certified Financial Education Instructor, finance expert, 4-time bestselling author, and speaker. After graduating college, Bola was able to save her first $100,000 in a little over 3 years (!!) with a starting salary of just $54,000.
Her goal is to help women take charge of their finances, stop living paycheck to paycheck, build real wealth and get you in control of the life they REALLY want to live.
Bola—thank you so much for joining us! I’m so excited to hear how you would take on this $10,000 in funding.
Sponsors:
• Bank of America | Bank of America knows that women entrepreneurs often face challenges in accessing the necessary capital and resources to run and grow their own businesses. That’s why they invest in partnerships that connect you to the mentoring, training and capital you need to find success. You can get access to experts, award-winning insights and business solutions so powerful,you’ll make every move matter. Visit bankofamerica.com/womenbusinessowners.
Resources:
• To join the WorkParty click HERE
• To connect with Bola Sokunbi click HERE
• To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE
• To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE
• To follow along with Clever Girl Finance click HERE
• To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789)
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We're live from Create & Cultivate's LA Conference with Olivia Culpo, entrepreneur, model, and chief creative officer of VIDE. She sat down with our CEO Kate Spies to talk about the inspiration behind her new cocktail brand, juggling multiple projects, and how the entrepreneurial space is treating her. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at www.createcultivate.com.
- Nuuly | Nuuly is already a great value at just $88 a month for any six styles, but right now you can get $10 off your first month off Nuuly when you sign up with code PARTY10.
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Resources:
- To join the WorkParty click HERE
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- To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE
- To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE
- To learn more about VIDE click HERE
- To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789)
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In this special episode of WorkParty Money Moves: Founder’s Framework. In this series sponsored by Bank of America and Mastercard, successful founders will share their perspective on a startup funding scenario: They’ve just received a $10,000 small business loan to start a business, let’s see how they build a framework to spend it!
To kick off I have Tiffany Sorya here, founder of Novel Education group, a leading academic agency specialized in full-service homeschooling, private tutoring, test prep,, and enrichment programs. As a renowned influencer and thought leader in the education industry, Tiffany is widely recognized for spearheading a fundamental change in the way young people engage with education in the digital age.
I’m so excited to have Tiffany here to share more on her journey and how she’d break down the $10,000 as a service based business!
Sponsors:
• Bank of America | Bank of America knows that women entrepreneurs often face challenges in accessing the necessary capital and resources to run and grow their own businesses. That’s why they invest in partnerships that connect you to the mentoring, training and capital you need to find success. You can get access to experts, award-winning insights and business solutions so powerful,you’ll make every move matter. Visit bankofamerica.com/womenbusinessowners.
Resources:
• To join the WorkParty click HERE
• To connect with Corporate Natalie click HERE
• To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE
• To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE
• To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789)
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Today's guest is Piersten Gaines, the founder and CEO of Pressed Roots, a silk blowout bar that provides a first-of-its-kind luxury experience for highly textured hair. After graduating from Columbia University and Harvard Business School, Piersten set out to transform the haircare industry. Her brand speaks directly to the BIPOC women, providing a salon that not only saves them time and energy, but that also specializes in their texture and celebrates their individuality. After launching pop-up salons in major cities all over the country, Piersten opened Pressed Roots' flagship location in Dallas in March of 2020 right before the pandemic hit. Despite this massive challenge, her flagship still proved to be a success and her hair salons sparked a movement–quality hair care that is accessible to all women. In this episode of WorkParty Jaclyn sits down with Piersten Gaines, the founder and CEO of Pressed Roots to talk about how she built her business and trademarked the proprietary Pressed Roots method, how to inform investors when they are not aware of the problem you are trying to fix, and how she is empowering female entrepreneurs one salon visit at a time, and even starting within her team of highly skilled stylists.
This week's episode is sponsored by:
Nuuly • Nuuly is already a great value at just $88 a month for any six styles, but right now you can get $10 off your first month off Nuuly when you sign up with code PARTY10.
Gusto • Join the more than 200K new and growing businesses that are using Gusto to build a great workplace for their employees. Right now, Gusto is offering our listeners 3 months FREE at gusto.com/party. Get easy payroll, benefits, HR, and a happier team.
Resources:
• To join the WorkParty click HERE
• To connect with Piersten Gaines click HERE
• To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE
• To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE
• To follow along with Pressed Roots click HERE
• To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789)
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For the newest generation of women embarking on their careers, it’s been a rough start. According to Microsoft’s 2021 Work Trend Index, 60% of Gen Z workers— between the ages of 18 and 25—said they were either barely surviving or flat-out struggling. Compared to previous generations, Gen Z workers said they were also more likely to struggle finding the balance between work and their personal lives, feeling burnout quicker than most. Through all these challenges, some have learned to cope in a very Gen Z way: via TikTok. Needless to say, Gen-Z is bringing a fresh perspective to the evolving workforce, and there is one corporate millennial who's been paying attention and leading the way.
Enter: Today’s guest, Corporate Natalie. As a successful content creator who is taking on corporate America by day and becoming a rising TikTok star by night, Natalie is using her platform to shed some comedy on the everyday work anxieties we all seem to be dealing with.
After experiencing the utter bleakness of 2020’s ‘Work From Home’ life, Natalie couldn’t help but take to TikTok to poke fun at current state Corporate America. With over 328,000 Followers on Instagram and 316,000 Followers and 12 Million Likes on TikTok, she is now able to make people around the world laugh and bond over the shared hilarity of ‘New Normal’ nuances. While Natalie has had a growing social following, she has continued to balance her full-time corporate job and has also recently launched a collaboration with celeb-loved loungewear brand LULUSIMONSTUDIO.
In this episode of WorkParty, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Natalie to chat about her journey to success. From the entrepreneurial spirit that helped launch her first business in college, to advice on content, video, and comedic writing, she’s sharing her best tips and tricks for how to grow as a content creator, own your worth, and do it all with the utmost confidence.
Sponsors:
• Nuuly | Nuuly is already a great value at $88 a month, but right now our listeners can receive any 6 styles and $10 off the first month of Nuuly when you sign up with the code PARTY 10. Just go to nuuly.com and enter code PARTY10 to sign up and get $10 off your first month.
Resources:
• To join the WorkParty click HERE
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• To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE
• To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789)
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Abigail Cook Stone started out as an art buyer for Ralph Lauren, but after traveling the world in search of art for the brand, she uncovered the desire to launch her very own. Inspired by her lifelong passion for art and interiors and a healthy obsession with candles, Abigail founded Otherland — a modern candle brand that transforms your home into an immersive world that never stands still. Abigail set a challenge for herself to invigorate a tired space. Art-forward and fun, Otherland blends scents crafted by legendary perfumers with iconic, limited-edition packaging. Not only can her candles be found in retailers like Sephora and Nordstrom, but Abigail has quickly gained recognition for discovering on-the-rise art talent. She’s a true storyteller and knows a thing or two about launching and growing a business.
Resources:
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• To follow along with Otherland click HERE
• To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789)
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Serial entrepreneur, Prerna Gupta, is the Founder & CEO of Telepathic, the umbrella company behind Hooked, the #1 storytelling platform in the world reaching 100 million Gen Z viewers. She has reached over one billion consumers with her apps, where she harnesses the power of tech to do good.
After garnering over a decade of success building Web2 apps, Gupta has recently embarked on a new initiative, launching a music video NFT social platform, Mysterious, with a diverse group of founding artists.
Telepathic's investors include Ashton Kutcher, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, and Joe Montana just to name a few. Prerna has also been named one of the Most Influential Women in Tech by Fast Company, and her writing has been featured in New York Times, Vogue, and TechCrunch, among others. Needless to say this woman is an incredible powerhouse whose story will inspire you!
On this episode of WorkParty, Prerna is sharing her experience being on the forefront of the Web3 revolution, the future of social media and short form video in the metaverse, and the importance of getting more women and non-binary people involved in the space.
Sponsors:
• Face Foundrie | Use code PARTY at checkout for $20 off your first service or online order. Visit facefoundrie.com or @facefoundrie on Instagram for more info!
• Shopify | Go to shopify.com/party for a FREE 14-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features.
• Gusto | Join more than 200,000 new and growing businesses that are using Gusto to build a great workplace for their employees. Right now, Gusto is offering our listeners 3 months FREE at gusto.com/party. Get easy payroll, benefits, HR, and a happier team!
Resources:
• To join the WorkParty click HERE
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• To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE
• To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE
• To follow along with Hooked click HERE
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• To follow along with Mysterious click HERE
• To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789)
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Hey listeners, welcome back to WorkParty! I’m so excited for today’s episode. I’m chatting with not one but two trailblazers in fashion media who have played integral roles in shaping fashion’s digital presence. Kat Collings, editor-in-chief of the premier fashion website WhoWhatWear.com, and Brianna Mobrem, President and CFO at Clique Brands, are at the helm of their industry, changing the way women feel about fashion and beauty.
Under Kat’s leadership, Who What Wear received Digiday's most innovative publisher award, readership grew 117%, and sales driven from content had a meteoric rise of 230%.Top line revenue grew 1500% over the course of Brianna’s tenure, while her financial expertise and deep knowledge of the business has been instrumental in leading multiple fundraising rounds for Clique Brands.
Both lead the company and its goal of championing the idea that style is inclusive and attainable by all. Today we’re talking about their path to success in style, and the moves that set them ahead of the rest.
Sponsors:
• Face Foundrie | Use code PARTY at checkout for $20 off your first service or online order. Visit facefoundrie.com or @facefoundrie on Instagram for more info! • NetSuite | Head to netsuite.com/party for this special one of a kind financing offer on the number one financial system for growing businesses.
Resources:
• To join the WorkParty click HERE
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• To connect with Brianna Mobrem click HERE
• To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE
• To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE
• To follow along with Who What Wear click HERE
• To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789)
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Today’s guest is entrepreneurial executive, Ruth Davis. As the General Manager of SBS Digital Solutions and Business Development for ADP, she’s at the forefront of one of the leading providers in human resource (HR) software solutions and outsourced services. She has spent most of her career building, launching and running digital businesses, and is now responsible for ADP’s newest flanker brand, Roll by ADP.
Ruth started her career as a strategy consultant and then moved into industry where she led web channels and various lines of business at SAAS based companies. Prior to joining ADP, she also spent five years in corporate venture development, launching startups within large corporations including EY TaxChat, a direct-to-consumer assisted tax preparation business that’s delivered through a mobile app. From venture-backed startups to Fortune 500 companies, this woman’s breadth of experience spans a wide range of industries.
Ruth is not only a particularly savvy business woman, but she’s also a dedicated leader, team builder, and has mentored teams of 60+ people including product, marketing, operations, creative, and more. She is a highly technical business leader known for leading cross functional teams to develop and deliver transformational results.
Thankfully, Ruth is here today to share her insights with us! From digital solutions and innovations for small businesses, to female mentorship, tax preparation and more, she’s dishing out all of her best tips, tricks, and advice on this episode of WorkParty.
Sponsors:
• ADP | Make payroll easy with Roll by ADP, the only chat-based payroll app built for small businesses. New users get 3 months FREE when they visit getroll.com/workparty and download the app. Terms and conditions apply.
Resources:
• To join the WorkParty click HERE
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• To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE
• To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE
• To learn more about Roll by ADP click HERE
• To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789)
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Today’s guest is the incredible Jenna Kutcher—an entrepreneur, expert marketer, podcast host, educator, and mother, who just added first-time author to her resume! Jenna’s ticket to success was a camera she found on craigslist for $300. That purchase led to a seven figure business built on the foundation of curiosity and constant learning. She set massive goals for herself, achieved them, and now helps women redefine success, chase bolder dreams, and tackle their biggest goals. Jenna inspirez womens everyday to start profitable and sustainable businesses that they love, live life on their own terms, and capture their business freedom! Today Jenna and I are getting into the nitty gritty of mastering the blueprints of business, plus motherhood and entrepreneurship, growth as a leader, and how she’s helping women achieve their dreams while remaining in the present through her new book, How Are You, Really? To join the WorkParty click HERE
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To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE
To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789)
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For more than fifteen years, Julie Solomon has been empowering lives—including her own. Host of The Influencer Podcast, Julie, has launched several successful online programs and masterminds, including Pitch It Perfect, The Influencer Academy, and SHINE Mastermind. She helps women turn messages into movements and empowers entrepreneurs to grow their influence and impact. Julie also made her debut as an author just a few weeks ago with her book titled “Get What You Want: How to Go from unseen to Unstoppable.” Filled with actionable steps and easy exercises, Get What You Want offers a no-nonsense, eye-opening path that enables you to leverage your power and influence. I’m so excited to have Julie here to talk about her tried and true strategies for unlocking potential and finally getting what you really want. SPONSORS:
• Gusto | Join the more than 200,000 new and growing businesses that are using Gusto to build a great workplace for their employees. Right now, Gusto is offering our listeners three months free at gusto.com/party. Get easy payroll, benefits, HR, anda happier team. • Face Foundrie | Don’t miss out on Face Foundrie! Use code PARTY at checkout for $20 off your first service or online order, and visit facefoundrie.com or @facefoundrie on Instagram for more info! • Nuuly | Nuuly is already a great value at $88 a month as I mentioned before. With this package you’ll receive any 6 styles you want, but right now you will also get $10 off your first month of Nuuly when you sign up with the code PARTY 10.
RESOURCES:
• To join the WorkParty click HERE
• To connect with Julie Solomon click HERE
• To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE
• To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE
• To read her book Get What You Want click HERE
• To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789)
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The former Miss Teen USA winner chose an unconventional path by pursuing a career in TV after graduating college. After years of local gigs and a few bouts of doubt, her hard work finally paid off. Now, the creator and model works alongside Nev Schulman, with her signature red flag and unfiltered expressions, broadening Catfish’s narrative from poking holes in online dating tales, to finding compassion and understanding for others. She’s also the host of her own podcast, Relationsh*it, and most recently was named Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit Rookie for May! I’m so so excited to have Kamie on WorkParty today to talk about trusting your gut, following intuition, and making things happen. From mastering your mindset to cultivating confidence, she has the best advice for following your dreams. Without further ado, welcome to the WorkParty Kamie!
SPONSORS:
- Shopify | Go to shopify.com/party, ALL LOWERCASE, for a FREE 14-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features.
- Nuuly | Just go to nuuly.com and enter the code PARTY 10 to sign up and get $10 off your first month.
- NetSuite | Head to netsuite.com/PARTY to receive a special one-of-a-kind financing offer.
RESOURCES:
- To join the WorkParty click HERE
- To connect with Kamie Crawford click HERE
- To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE
- To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE
- To listen to Relationshit click HERE
- To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789)
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When Ashleigh Hinde launched WALDO as an ambitious 28-year-old, she had one goal: disrupt the eye care industry and make eye care an essential part of everyday life. She founded WALDO as an innovative, global e-commerce company that would champion positive vision for all through accessible, high quality products and trustworthy expert service with a human centric customer experience. Today, the brand sells daily contact lenses and other eye care products without the price tag and hassle. As the granddaughter of acclaimed South African wildlife photographer, Gerald Hinde, as well as an avid wildlife photographer herself, Ashleigh understood the role our eyes play in how we see the world. She began wearing contacts at 11 years old and after nearly two decades, spent across three continents, grew frustrated with the quality of and massive markups on contact lenses sold by large pharmaceutical companies. She launched WALDO from a simple need: she needed to order more contacts but found the process complicated, confusing and expensive. So, inspired to drive innovation in the industry, she dove head first into the world of entrepreneurship to make eye care both personal and exciting. On this episode of WorkParty, find out how Ashleigh made the leap to entrepreneurship after years in the corporate world, and how she’s on a mission to end avoidable blindness, one lens at a time.
Sponsors:
• Shopify | Go to shopify.com/party for a FREE 14-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features.
• Clare | • Visit Clare atwww.clare.com/party to get started on your own paint projects! It’s so easy and so so fun. Use code PARTY to receive $5 off your first gallon of paint. That’s www.clare.com/party with code party for $5 off.
• Swag.com | For 10% off – Go to Swag.com/party and use promo code PARTY10.
Resources:
• To join the WorkParty click HERE
• To connect with Ashleigh Hinde click HERE
• To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE
• To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE
• To learn more about WALDO click HERE
• To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789)
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After graduating from college, Jyothi Rao joined Gap Inc., where she spent 16 years working for their portfolio of brands, climbing the corporate ladder, and serving the company in a number of different roles. From there, she moved on to become the Executive Vice President and General Manager of Gilt.com—where she was instrumental in growing the business into a leading digital fashion site. Now, CEO of INTERMIX, Jyothi has successfully led the luxury women’s brand transformation into the leading omnichannel fashion boutique that it’s known as today. Jyothi is joining WorkParty today to chat about all things career growth. She’s sharing the details of her journey moving her way up the corporate ranks, what it means to make intentional career moves, why your network is truly your net worth, and the importance of establishing a positive work culture that fosters growth. Plus, she's also sharing the strategies that set Intermix apart from the rest—and advice for small businesses to do the same.
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Steph Hon is an entrepreneur committed to building intuitive products that make people’s lives easier, and the earth better with her brand, Cadence. The mission of Cadence is to bring calm and control through building the best thoughtful, sustainable, and modular products for the home and away space. After three years of working two jobs, self-funding, and diving deep into research and development, Steph and her team launched the first-ever magnetic, refillable, and life-proof capsules that are TSA compliant, sustainable, and intuitive. Despite launching in the midst of a pandemic, their patented product had repeated sellouts, and continues to do so today. On this episode of WorkParty, we’re covering everything from conception to product development to sustainability and the path to making every aspect of our lives easier, better designed, and more sustainable.
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• To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE
• To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE
• To follow along with Cadence click HERE
• To learn more about / shop Cadence click HERE
• To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789)
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You’ve probably heard the term “Cash is king.” But in today’s world, cash is on the way out, and the digital technologies that are replacing are transforming the very nature, capabilities and meaning of money. It’s up to the tech and payments industries to build the framework for companies to unlock the value of the digital economy and allow consumers to access it—and that’s exactly what Sherri Haymond and her team are doing. As the Executive Vice President of Digital Partnerships at Mastercard, Sherri Haymond leads a unique team working with digital players large and small to create innovative, differentiated products and solutions that shape the future of commerce. As our world becomes borderless and even more digitally connected, Sherri and her team keep a pulse on the market to ensure Mastercard delivers relevant, impactful and industry-leading capabilities. Through a consultative approach, they enable partners around the globe to build best-in-class solutions tapping Mastercard technology and deliver them at scale. Inspired by Mastercard’s longstanding focus on inclusive growth, Sherri is passionate about working hand in hand with mission-aligned companies to solve real-world problems for people and businesses around the world. Sponsors:
• Mastercard | When women-owned small businesses thrive, we all thrive. Learn more about the tools and resources Mastercard is offering, from moving your biz online to best practices on digital security, at mastercard.com/smallbiz. Together, let’s Start Something Priceless.
Resources:
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• To follow along with Mastercard click HERE
• To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789)
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Today’s guest is a filmmaker, digital content creator, and branding expert, who serves as an advocate for Black women’s accurate representation in the media. With over a decade of experience, she’s gained valuable insight into Black women entrepreneur’s narratives — a passion that she channeled into her cinematic debut. Renae Bluitt is the executive producer and creative director of “She Did That”— a documentary that explores the passionate pursuits of Black women and their journeys as entrepreneurs. The film offers an intimate peek inside the truths, trials, and triumphs of Black women building brands and their legacies. She Did That premiered at the ESSENCE Music Festival and is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Renae sought to spotlight the drive that Black women use to turn their obstacles into opportunities and passions into profit. Now, with her podcast of the same name, Renae continues to inspire the next generation of change agents with the stories of inspiring women. On this episode of Workparty I’m so excited to chat with Renae about her experience as a filmmaker, entrepreneurship and the funding gap for women of color, and her tried and true strategy to overcome fear.
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If you’re a business owner or entrepreneur who wants to start being intentional with your time and money, now is the time to start thinking about generational wealth. At the end of it all, you get to create something larger than yourself that leaves a legacy behind for future generations—whether that be in your lifetime or beyond. Are you ready, but not sure how to get started? Well, I have Nicole Lapin here—she’s a best selling author and podcast host, and is the only finance expert you don’t need a dictionary to understand. She disrupted the traditionally male-dominated and boring finance space by offering actionable advice. Today we’re covering how you can begin building and preserving your generational wealth. Nicole got her start in the business world at age eighteen, reporting for First Business Network and went on to become the youngest anchor ever at CNN and CNBC. She’s contributed financial reports to MSNBC, Today, and Entertainment Tonight. She’s also the New York Times best selling author of Rich Bitch. Needless to say she has a lot of knowledge to share.
Sponsors:
• Mastercard | When women-owned small businesses thrive, we all thrive. Learn more about the tools and resources Mastercard is offering, from moving your biz online to best practices on digital security, at mastercard.com/smallbiz. Together, let’s Start Something Priceless.
Resources:
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A lot of work goes into owning and running a business. But the hard work shouldn’t end with key marketing strategies, team growth, or connecting with clients—it’s so important to go even further and work on yourself* too.*** Mindset is a huge part of the entrepreneurial journey but it’s often the missing piece when it comes to reaching your greatest potential. Thankfully, we have today’s guest who is an expert equipped with the knowledge and tools to change this narrative. I’m so excited to introduce Topsie Vandenbosch, a Leadership Mindset coach who helps women crush the negative thought patterns and behaviors that sabotage success. Using her foundation in mental health therapy and a passion to help others, Topsie built proven mindset and emotional intelligence strategies. Everyday she helps 6 and 7 figure entrepreneurs unearth deeper confidence and higher potential so they can scale their businesses—without spiraling. I’m so excited to talk to Topsie about everything from recognizing language as a tool to the mindset strategies that will launch your ideas to the next level. Sponsors:
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On this episode of Money Moves we have special guest Dr. Roshawnna Novellus, Founder and CEO of EnrichHER, a FinTech lending platform that's making it easy for retail and institutional funders to deploy capital to businesses led by women and people of color. A nationally recognized financial inclusion advocate and champion of mindfulness, Dr. Novellus is dedicated to deploying working capital to women and people of color to help them grow their businesses. She’s also one of the few Black women ever to have raised over $1M in venture capital. EnrichHER has Deployed $14M in capital to diverse-owned businesses from 47 states. EnrichHER fuels the fastest-growing demographics of business owners -- Black women and diverse-led companies -- by providing capital, coaching, and connections. Today we’re talking about all things fundraising—from overcoming the gender funding gap to securing the bag and finding the right funds for your business.
Sponsors:
• Mastercard | When women-owned small businesses thrive, we all thrive. Learn more about the tools and resources Mastercard is offering, from moving your biz online to best practices on digital security, at mastercard.com/smallbiz. Together, let’s Start Something Priceless.
Resources:
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• To follow along with EnrichHER click HERE
• To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789)
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As founder, CEO, and tech lead of Illumix, an AR technology and media platform, Kirin Sinha is turning her company into a portal to the metaverse—connecting brands and consumers in the new world. Started in 2017 to push boundaries and elevate the quality of augmented reality in the fields of fashion, game design and film, Illumix is currently beating some of the world’s most popular mobile games—now she’s building the meta verse for disney. As one of Silicon Valley’s few minority female founders and CEOs with a technical background, Kirin and Illumix are redefining the landscape for AR technology. We’re going to talk about her love of math as a kid, building and maintaining confidence, the boundaries of storytelling, and of course, the metaverse. We have SO much to cover, so let’s get started!
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Over the course of a career, women may earn as much as $1 million less than their male peers. Building a business, a common path to build long-term wealth, is more difficult for women for a few reasons. Access to funding and the confidence gap are two of them. As the creator of social commerce platform LTK (formerly RewardStyle and LikeToKnowIt), Amber Venz Box is at the helm of the creator economy. She was recently named one of America’s richest-self made women after her company’s latest round of funding and remains one of the most successful entrepreneurs to date. But her success didn’t come without her fair share of hard work and determination. Today I’m chatting with Amber about how she overcame systems and dynamics that contributed to the gender wealth gap. She’s also sharing advice on how to gain and maintain confidence, support the future of female entrepreneurship, and how she’s working to empower businesses of all sizes.
Sponsors:
• Mastercard | When women-owned small businesses thrive, we all thrive. Learn more about the tools and resources Mastercard is offering, from moving your biz online to best practices on digital security, at mastercard.com/smallbiz. Together, let’s Start Something Priceless.
Resources:
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Owning one of the most well-known and celebrity-obsessed fine jewelry brands was never part of Jennifer Meyer’s plan. But if you ask us, becoming a designer was definitely part of her destiny. After graduating with a degree in psychology, Jennifer landed an editorial job at Glamour magazine, eventually becoming a PR powerhouse for brands like Giorgio Armani and Ralph Lauren. However, after years of success something shifted. She unearthed a greater connection to her roots and decided it was time to achieve her lifelong dream of becoming a jewelry designer—a secret wish Jennifer had fostered at age 6 when her artist grandmother taught her to make jewelry. Jennifer leaned into her creative vision and launched a namesake jewelry brand—one that would make Jennifer Meyer a household name. On this episode of WorkParty, I talk to Jennifer about her non-linear career path, pushing aside fear, and giving yourself permission to go for it—whatever it may be.
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We’re kicking off this season of Money Moves with a financial literacy trailblazer who’s on a mission to make wealth attainable for anyone. Dominique Broadway is an award-winning personal finance expert, speaker, and founder of Finances Demystified—a platform that's demystifying money and making financial literacy accessible to everyone. After years of learning, practicing and implementing her own personal finance tactics, Dominique earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in business and finance, which led her to landing roles at major corporate brokerage firms like UBS and Edelman. But after witnessing first hand the high barrier of entry for investing, Dominique walked away from clients investing 10 million dollars and set out to spread financial literacy. Since founding Finances Demystified, Dominique has been named one of the Top Financial Advisors in the United States for Millennials and continues to work passionately with young professionals, entrepreneurs and families, helping them bring their Dreams2Reality. Dominique is here today sharing her advice on investing in yourself and owning your worth, so that you can finally take control of your financial future!
Sponsors:
• Mastercard | When women-owned small businesses thrive, we all thrive. Learn more about the tools and resources Mastercard is offering, from moving your biz online to best practices on digital security, at mastercard.com/smallbiz. Together, let’s Start Something Priceless.
Resources:
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After several successful years leading teams at popular retail brands like Nautica and Victoria’s Secret, Michelle Grant found herself looking for a new challenge. Not only that, the underlying messages of the exclusive lingerie industry were wearing on her mind. Instead of attempting to work through burnout, Michelle listened to her gut. She quit her 9-to-5 job, learned the ins and outs of building a business, and ended up launching Lively—a lingerie brand built on a mission to empower and innovate, all while providing ultimate comfort. 7 years later Michelle isn’t just leading a brand—she’s leading and inspiring a community of women to live passionately and confidently. But Michelle’s approach to business has been a little unconventional—she didn’t just launch with a product, she launched with an idea. On this episode of WorkParty, Michelle is giving us the low down on her pivot away from traditional business plans, how she continues to innovate in the Lingerie industry, and what it means to live, work, and play in Beta.
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Designer and entrepreneur Liz Lange pioneered "maternity chic" by creating stylish, body conscious clothes for pregnant women—something that surprisingly didn’t exist in the 1990s. Working alone out of a one-room office, she created Liz Lange Maternity, a brand that changed the face of maternity fashions and disrupted the industry before anyone else had the chance to. Fast forward to today and she's forged huge partnerships with Nike and Target and has dressed most major pregnant celebrities, from Cindy Crawford to Reese Witherspoon. After selling her namesake brand, the industry innovator made a major return with the purchase of Figue, a popular ready-to-wear dress brand. While she’s been hard at work as Creative Director, she’s also jumped right into the role of CEO, strategizing the brand’s fresh perspective on direct-to-consumer growth. I’m so excited to talk to this industry icon about everything from how she built her maternity empire from the ground up to the importance of having a strong POV in the fashion industry.
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When I founded Create & Cultivate back in 2010, my goal was to create an intentional space for the next generation of creatives, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and leaders to spark conversation, collaborate on their passions, and enhance their businesses. What started as a networking event to connect like-minded women, soon grew into a multi-platform media and events company providing modern working women with content, community, and tools to create & cultivate the career of their dreams. And as our community grows, we grow with them. Which is why I'm so excited to introduce our new CEO Kate Spies. She’s a powerhouse media executive with a track-record for growing brands, connecting audiences, and has found a niche for stepping in when female founders are ready to take their businesses to the next level. She’s bringing her incredible expertise to further Create & Cultivate’s impact on the workplace, and what it means to be the brand. So without further ado, welcome to the WorkParty Kate!
In this episode we talk about:
• Her path from fashion, to digital media, to women's lifestyle, and more!
• The best way to keep growing and learning on your way to the top
• Her leadership must-haves: transparency, collaboration, and innovation
• How businesses can and should evolve and shift over time
• Why moving from Sydney to NY was the most rewarding risk she ever took
• How to find an impactful mentor you trust and look up to
• Table stakes of being a CEO in 2022
• What attracted her to Create & Cultivate
• Why she will only work at a mission-driven company
• Her plans for the future of Create & Cultivate
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Before becoming the COO at Pietra, Tala Akhavan was an executive at Uber for five years, coinciding with some of the app's most transformative years. As a first time mother, she struggled to balance work and motherhood, so she made the decision to extend her maternity leave and instead focus on being the mom she always dreamed of. She utilized this down time to search for a fulfilling career that would allow her to tend to both motherhood and entrepreneurship, and ultimately landed her current role at Pietra. Pietra continues to trailblaze and power the creator economy. As Pietra's COO, she's been spearheading the initiatives that make it possible for anyone to launch the brand of their dreams, and she's finally found her true passion which is democratizing access to female entrepreneurship. Her mission is to lower the barrier to entry for all creators alike. Welcome to WorkParty, Tala!
In this episode we talk about:
• How she landed the job at Uber
• What attracted her to the creator space
• Advice for balancing work and motherhood
• How Pietra can help you launch in under 90 days
• Lowering the barrier to entry for female founders
• Integrating innovation into your brand roadmap
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• To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789)
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Have you ever felt uncomfortable speaking up at work? If the answer is yes, then you’re not alone. In 2021, over 68.9 million people joined The Great Resignation—with many attributing it to the feeling of being unable to voice their concerns or make meaningful change in their workplace. Claire Schmidt identified the root of this problem—ineffective feedback and reporting systems that lacked a modern and welcoming approach—and developed a way to fix it. Using her unique background of problem solving through technology Claire founded AllVoices, an employee feedback platform that’s driving change. AllVoices provides employees with a way to speak up, provide feedback, ask questions, share positive input, report harassment, identify bias, or speak to broader culture issues directly to their company’s leadership. I’m so excited to spend time with Claire today and talk about her incredible career in Tech, how she’s paired it with her mission to make the world a better place—from her work with Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore to stop child sex trafficking, to her impact at Thrive market to increase the availability of healthy foods, she is clearly a thought leader in trying to champion new and innovative solutions.
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When Payal Kadakia let go of the pressure to achieve a traditional kind of success, she leaned into her passions. The result? ClassPass, a billion-dollar business. She’s been featured on Fortune’s 40 Under 40 list and listed as Fast Company’s 100 most creative people, profiled in Fortune, Marie Claire, and Vogue, and just added author to her resume. Payal has uprooted the limits that prevent us from fulfilling our true potential and uncovered groundbreaking ways to make progress by breaking through these limiting beliefs. She’s filled with the knowledge and experience that proves it is possible to accomplish more of what’s meaningful to you—I’m so excited to share this stage with her!
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Lauryn Bosstick is a serial entrepreneur who’s turned a passion for beauty, wellness, and uncensored advice into one of the most distinctive blogs online today—The Skinny Confidential. With over 1 million followers on Instagram and 90 Million podcast downloads, Lauryn has—and continues to—build and expand a lifestyle brand rooted in empowerment and total wellness—mind, body, and soul. On this special LIVE episode of WorkParty, we’re in Austin, Texas at our Pop-Up event chatting with Lauryn on all things Skinny Confidential and how to build your brand from scratch—straight from the method she mastered on her journey to success.
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If you're into wellness, open Instagram from time to time, or like to browse the shelves of Target for fun, then you’ve probably already been introduced to Golde—the modern superfood wellness brand. With vibrant packaging, affordable price points, and good, clean ingredients, it’s no wonder Golde has amassed a huge following. When Trinity Mouzon Wofford embarked on her entrepreneurial wellness journey, she rooted Golde's mission in the idea that wellness should be approachable, inclusive, and fun. Her fresh approach was a stroke of genius, because within a few years after launch, Trinity and her partner had organically grown their bootstrapped biz into a profitable brand attracting partnerships with the likes of Urban Outfitters, Goop, Target and more! On this episode, I talk with Trinity about how she built a trusted brand at such a young age, her commitment to changing the wellness industry, and the incredible journey her very first product has taken her on thus far.
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If you’re an avid Peloton user, you probably already know and hang out with today's guest all the time. Known for her high energy, contagious smile, and bright lipstick—Tunde Oyeneyin coaches thousands of riders every day through confidence-boosting classes—proving that anyone can be an athlete.
Not only has she emerged as one of the most sought-after motivational speakers, but she’s also a Revlon ambassador (stay tuned for her go-to shade of lipstick!), was recently the first fitness instructor to be named a Nike Athlete, and will be releasing her debut memoir this May.
From addressing human rights and racial injustice, to advocating the importance of “Soul Care,” Tunde has created a global community of changemakers that were moved by her selfless mission to inspire and empower.
There’s no doubt I’m excited about today’s episode—We’re going to talk about resilience and rising up after hardship, the beauty of uncertainty, and why it’s important to lean in and trust your intuition.
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After years of battling health issues, Siffat Haider took matters into her own hands. By leaning into holistic care, solace was found through a unique combination of herbs, vitamins, and minerals she developed on her own under the guidance and support of wellness experts. While on this journey, Siffat noticed huge whitespace in wellness—information was not easily accessible or digestible for the average person with no professional background in holistic health. So together with her husband, they set out to create all-natural, targeted supplements that work in under an hour to help women battle everyday issues like bloat and anxiety. In 2019 they launched Arrae, a chic and effective all-natural supplement brand. Today, fans like Molly Sims, Melissa Wood, and Hailey Bieber, Arrae are slowly becoming every woman’s go-to wellness staple. On this episode of WorkParty, I talk to Siffat about how she realized that holistic remedies have the power to address women’s toughest day-to-day health issues, what it was like building a company with her partner turned husband, and what the future of the wellness landscape looks like.
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The beauty industry has a major influence on women, and there’s no question about it. Since the dawn of advertising, we’ve looked to unrealistic images of beauty that have resulted in negative self-talk, low self-confidence, and unrealistic beauty standards among women.
But as today’s guest can attest: a new, much-needed wave in the beauty movement has arrived, and she is paving the way. Long gone are the days of using self-deprecating language to sell products that make us “more lovable”. When launching OUI The People, CEO & Founder Karen Young took note of the shaving ads from the ’50s and realized that modern brands using similar language needed to make a change.
As someone who had firmly established herself in both the luxury fashion and beauty industries before branching out and starting her own Black-Owned, Brooklyn-based direct-to-consumer skincare brand, Karen was on a mission to inform our culture and change the beauty conversation.
Her brand OUI The People offers a beautiful heirloom safety razor and all-natural luxury grooming products that cater to modern women’s needs. Named one of the top-searched, Black-owned beauty brands in 2020 with an increase of 1,150%, her brand continues to make a name for itself, while promoting inclusivity and product efficacy. Now one of less than 100 Black Women to ever raise over $1 million dollars, she recently closed an oversubscribed seed round and has now raised more than $3 million dollars!
Today, I’m so excited to be joined by the lovely Karen Young who can share first-hand what it takes to lead a movement in the beauty industry, how to raise capital, how her upbringing impacted her outlook on self-care, and how her background in psychology informs her highly personalized customer experience. There is so much I want to chat with her about today, so without further ado, let’s get into it!
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Collaboration over competition is a core belief of our team at Create & Cultivate. And it’s clear that Nana Agyemang is someone who abides by this philosophy as well. As the founder and CEO of EveryStylishGirl, Nana is at the helm of a multimedia platform that provides young women with the skills and access to obtain fashion media jobs. This is fitting because Nana’s own résumé as a fashion editor is stacked with major media outlets, including New York Magazine’s The Cut, Refinery29, Elle, and The New York Times. Needless to say, I can’t wait to chat with Nana about how she broke into the competitive world of fashion media herself and how she’s helping others do the same.
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Branding is more than designing products that look great on Instagram. In fact, research has shown that great, consistent branding can actually increase revenue by 33%. Which is something Kelli Adams has witnessed firsthand. As the chief creative officer of the wildly popular canned sparkling tequila seltzer brand Onda, she’s helped the brand become a multi-million dollar business and amass a huge following of fans. Today, I can’t wait to chat with Kelli all about how she developed the visual identity for Onda, where she seeks inspiration when she’s creatively blocked, and so much more.
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So many brands can attribute success to social media stardom, but very few elicit the cult-like fandom of Lisa Says Gah. After years of working in fast fashion, founder & CEO Lisa Buhler found herself searching for sustainable pieces that were more accessible to the average millennial. What started as a curation of quirky statement pieces by small, sustainable, women-owned businesses, Lisa Says Gah forged a new path in the e-commerce space as an anti-shop kind of shop—one where community, inspiration, diversity, discovery, and a little bit of nostalgia are pillars to its success. I’m so excited to talk to Lisa about all things Gah, and learn how she created and scaled one of today’s most sought-after brands by saying no to fast fashion.
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In a notoriously saturated market, new beauty brands need more than just a solid formula to stand out. They need transformative ideas that go beyond the product itself. When Dianna Cohen set out to create Crown Affair, she wanted high-quality hair care that was more than just another clean product in a pretty bottle. She wanted to turn hair care into a special moment, rooted in ritual. You know, those little daily practices that make or break your morning—those personal moments that help you feel calm, collected, and whole. Though Crown Affair is relatively new to the market, it has earned a respectable spot disrupting the hair care space thanks to its clean and innovative products, and Dianna’s commitment to the craft of taking care—both in hair care and business practices. On this week's episode of WorkParty, we're joined by Dianna Cohen, my good friend, and the founder and CEO of Crown Affair to chat about how she built the brand from the foundation of personal practice, and why it has played such an instrumental role in the success of the business.
We talk about:
- The pre-Crown Affair career path that set Dianna up for success
- What makes her hair care routine so unique, and why creating a ritual was so important
- The moment she knew she was going to make the leap and launch Crown Affair
- How her art history background played a big role in the art direction of the brand
- The process of developing custom formulas vs. using contract manufacturing
- Tips to help you reach your hair care goals and Dianna's must-have hair products
- Dianna's secrets to success regarding company culture and mindful leadership
- Crown Affair's Seedling Mentorship Program on the power of community and connection
- The importance of hiring slow, firing fast, and finding seasoned professionals
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Ask any founder: When you’re running a business, hiring is tough. And hiring the right people to take your business to the next level is even tougher. It takes an average of 36 days to hire a new employee. And filling a position doesn’t guarantee success. Nearly half of all new hires fall through within 18 months. Thankfully, I have Louisa Schneider on this episode of WorkParty to share how she successfully hired the right people to grow her business—and how you can do the same. The founder and CEO of Rowan, a piercing company that’s reshaping the industry, has hired a team of over 45 employees and has over 700 employees working in studios across the U.S. I can’t wait to chat with her about how she built her impressive business, including her hiring strategy, her tips for retaining employees, and so much more. Without further ado, let’s get started. Welcome to WorkParty, Louisa!
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Turning followers into shoppers is no easy feat. The savvy social media crowd can spot a disingenuous post from a mile away, so monetizing your account with sponsored posts takes honesty, authenticity, and plenty of creativity. Which is something Dede Raad, the founder of Dress Up Buttercup, knows a thing or two about. The blogger works with major brands like Nordstrom and Amazon to sell products to her 1M Instagram followers—and she recently launched her own collection of denim jackets that sold out in minutes. She was also named one of Fortune’s Top 25 Creators, along with Lil Nas X, Addison Rae, and Benny Drama, a formal recognition of her ability to monetize her platform in interesting ways. Needless to say, I can’t wait to chat with Dede about how she’s turned her followers into shoppers, including her go-to KPIs for measuring success and her tips for cultivating an engaged audience.
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Your brand DNA is the heart of your identity as a business. It establishes your mission and values, makes you unique from your competitors, and gives your customers a reason to choose to buy from you over your rivals. And if anyone knows how to define a brand’s DNA, it’s Lauren Alexander. The co-founder and creative director for the clothing line LNA launched the brand in 2006 when she was just 22 years old—with no college education and no experience in the fashion industry. And 16 years later, it’s clear that she’s found success by staying true to her original vision: to create elevated basics that don’t look or feel “basic” at all. (A feat in an industry predicated on trends!) I can’t wait to chat with her today about how she’s stayed true to her brand’s DNA, avoided pressure to give into fleeting trends, and what the future holds for LNA and the fashion industry at large. So without further ado… Welcome to WorkParty, Lauren!
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Doubling your revenue is no easy task. You need to set well-defined goals, create meaningful connections with your customers, and discover new distribution channels and marketing opportunities. Which is something that Elyce Arons knows a thing or two about. In the midst of a pandemic that has pummeled the fashion industry, the former Co-founder of Kate Spade has led the luxury lifestyle brand Frances Valentine to double (!) its revenue. Needless to say, I can’t wait to chat with Elyce about how she’s grown the brand exponentially, including the old-school marketing strategy she tapped into to increase the brand’s sales by 40% (!). So without further ado, let’s get into it. Welcome to WorkParty, Elyce!
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Being in debt isn’t a barrier to entrepreneurship. Just ask MaryRuth Ghiyam. The wellness entrepreneur owed $700,000 (yes, $700,000) when she launched her eponymous vitamin brand, MaryRuth Organics. Despite carrying a significant amount of personal debt, she successfully built a nine-figure business without taking on a single investor. (I mean, talk about impressive!) I’m thrilled to chat with MaryRuth all about how she paid down her debt, turned a simple but bold concept into a multi-million dollar company, and built a dedicated team in the process. So, without further ado, let’s get into it. Welcome to WorkParty, MaryRuth!
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Switching lanes is daunting. You’ve already established yourself in a particular industry, built up your network of contacts, and carved out your niche as an expert in the space. Now you’re going to do it all over again. Like I said, it’s daunting. So, for this episode of WorkParty, I’m so excited to be chatting with Cece Olisa all about how she’s successfully switched lanes. As a fashion influencer and the co-founder of theCURVYcon, she firmly established herself in the fashion industry before branching out and starting her own beauty brand, Cocoa by CeCe. We’re going to get into how she pivoted to a completely different industry (not to mention a completely different business model!), brought her audience along with her, and found success along the way. So without further ado, let’s dive on in. Welcome to WorkParty, CeCe!
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You know our keynote speaker from quote-unquote “the small screen.” Kristin Cavallari got her start on the wildly popular reality shows "Laguna Beach" and "The Hills," before taking a turn on "Dancing with the Stars" and starring in her own show "Very Cavallari." But now, she’s proving herself as a powerhouse entrepreneur. As the founder of the lifestyle brand Uncommon James, she’s making chic, affordable, functional pieces for the modern woman. And she's killing it. Uncommon James brings in an estimated $30 million in revenue, and recently expanded into the clean skincare category, as well as the Dallas market with a brick-and-mortar location in Deep Ellum. Needless to say, I’m so excited to dive into the incredible career of this successful entrepreneur—and talk about building her veritable lifestyle empire and launching her newest venture, Uncommon Beauty. Welcome, Kristin!
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Converting a community of Instagram followers into customers isn’t easy. You have to be authentic, consistent, and have a strong value proposition for a quality product. But if anyone’s found the formula for success, it’s Megan Roup. Since launching her fitness company The Sculpt Society in 2017, she’s garnered over 260,000 followers on Instagram and attracted the attention of celebs like Shay Mitchell, Sofia Richie, and Elsa Hosk. But she’s not just growing her following, she’s growing her business. Last year, the entrepreneur grew her company by over 700% (!), successfully cultivating an engaged community on social media that’s as willing to download her app as they are to like a post. I can’t wait to chat with Megan about how she’s leveraged social media to grow her brand and business, including the specific strategies she’s used to convert Instagram followers into customers. Without further ado, let’s get into it. Welcome to WorkParty, Megan!
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When people think of social impact, they think of nonprofits. But you can be a for-profit business that pays it forward. Just ask Kelly Breakstone Roth. As the Co-Founder of The Nopo, she’s building a business that delivers handmade wares from around the world to your door—and supports artisans in the process. I’m so excited to chat with Kelly about how she launched a global e-commerce business in the midst of a pandemic that stressed supply chains around the world (!). We’re going to dive into how she identifies the artisans she works with, what it really takes to set and maintain ethical, fair-trade standards, and why a for-profit business model was right for The Nopo. So, let’s get into it. Welcome to WorkParty, Kelly!
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On today's episode we are joined by Betches Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Sami Sage. It's not always easy for content creators to stay relevant, but Sami Sage knows how to beat the odds. As audiences become more unpredictable and trends shift, she's been churning out relevant, ever-evolving content for over a decade—and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. In fact, she’s just getting started. She’s expanding Betches famously irreverent content into new categories and onto new platforms—and bringing it to new audiences in the process. Needless to say, I’m so excited to chat with Sami about how she’s leveraged memes to cultivate a community of 43 million people (!), tapped into a new Gen-Z audience, and so much more.
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Christian Siriano needs no introduction. Since winning Project Runway and launching his namesake collection in 2008, he has firmly established himself as a cultural icon over the course of his impressive career. Let’s take a look at some of his milestones, shall we? He's been named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by TIME Magazine. His designs have been worn by the likes of Dr. Jill Biden, Michelle Obama, Ariana Grande, Tiffany Haddish, Billy Porter, and Helen Hunt, to name just a few. But, above all, he’s an advocate for change and pushing the fashion industry forward as a dedicated champion to inclusivity, both on the runway and red carpet. Needless to say, I can’t wait to dive into the amazing career of this incredible designer—and talk about building his veritable fashion empire, stepping into his new role as a mentor on Project Runway, and launching his newest venture, Siriano Interiors. So without further ado—Welcome, Christian! • Join the party on social @workparty and stay in the know at workparty.com.
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There’s no doubt about it, social media is changing the way small businesses are built. With a community of potential customers at your fingertips, entrepreneurs are able to test out their business ideas on social media before they take the plunge and start raising capital. Which is something today’s WorkParty guest, Karen Perez, knows a thing or two about. When the fashion stylist of 15 years was tasked with finding chic masks for her clients and couldn’t find any, she decided to make her own. But before launching her business, Second Wind, she announced a pre-sale on Instagram, anticipating 100 orders. She received 10,000 (!). And it’s safe to say her social media-first approach has paid off. Fast-forward a year since that first IG post and her designs are available to shop at Saks Fifth Avenue and have been spotted on high-profile women by the likes of Jennifer Lopez and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (no big deal). Needless to say, I can’t wait to talk to Karen all about how she leveraged Instagram to build a successful business, raised capital through crowdfunding, and landed her products at a major retailer. So, let’s get into it—Welcome to WorkParty, Karen! • Join the party on social @workparty and stay in the know at workparty.com.
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One of the biggest obstacles that stand in the way of modern-day women is imposter syndrome — the idea that you aren't qualified or "good enough" for your job, interests, accomplishments, etcetera. If you’ve ever had a thought along the lines of “I’m a fraud” or asked yourself “What am I doing here?” you’re not alone.“ A 2019 review of 62 studies on imposter syndrome suggested anywhere from 9 to 82 percent of people have reported a similar sentiment. Target Accelerators, the premier retail accelerator for startups, recognizes the significance of courage, confidence, and community to champion a big idea. A strong network and community is essential when combating imposter syndrome, which is why Target Accelerators connects like-minded entrepreneurs in their programs. Our guests today shared such an experience and are here to tell us all about it. Before I introduce them, we’re excited to share that Target Accelerators currently has applications open for two of their programs. Check out www.targetaccelerators.com to learn more and to apply by November 14th! As an alumna of the Target Forward Founders cohort, Regina Trillo launched Nemi, a Chicago-based company that makes delicious and nutritious snacks from nopales in Mexican-inspired flavors. An alumna of the Target Takeoff Beauty cohort, Darci Rosenblum co-founded Stryke Club, a skincare company for men on a mission to help guys feel confident through simple and effective grooming products. These two founders know a thing or two about gaining and sustaining the confidence to disrupt a completely new industry, and I’m so excited to hear how they did it. Thank you for joining the party Regina and Darci!
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You know this week’s WorkParty guest as the co-lead singer of the pop-alt band Fitz and The Tantrums. She’s lent her voice to top-charting songs like "Out of My League," "HandClap," and "The Walker." But now, she’s using her voice in a whole new way. As the founder of the diversity initiative Diversify the Stage Noelle Scaggs is on a mission to make career opportunities in music more accessible to BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, female-identifying, gender-nonconforming individuals, and disabled persons, across all stages. And it couldn’t have come at a more crucial moment. According to recent research, just 21% of popular artists are women, 12% are songwriters, and only 2% are producers. And the stats are even bleaker for Women of Color. It’s clear the music industry needs to change—and Noelle is leading the way. Needless to say, I can’t wait to dive into the incredible career of this successful multi-hyphenate and learn more about how she’s transforming the music industry through her Diversify the Stage initiative. Welcome to WorkParty, Noelle! • Join the party on social @workparty and stay in the know at workparty.com.
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Welcome back to the WorkParty podcast! This week, instead of being joined by a guest, I am so excited to do something I haven’t done in a while: a solo show. Today, I’ll be taking it to you, the audience, and answering some of your most pressing questions about business, money, and more! In case you missed it, we launched the WorkParty Hotline where you can leave me a voicemail with any questions you have about fundraising, hiring, firing, and more. And all of these questions in today’s episode have been submitted by our ambitious WorkParty listeners. If you’re getting FOMO while listening to today’s episode, don’t worry! My line is always open. You can give me a ring at 833-577-2789, that’s actually 833-57-PARTY! You can also find our Hotline number in our weekly WorkParty newsletter, as well as in our link in bio on Instagram @workparty. So, without further ado… Let's get right into your questions! • Join the party on social @workparty and stay in the know at workparty.com.
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There are over 2 million apps in the app store, so getting your app made, must less, discovered is a monumental task. Which is why I’m so excited to have Lisa Donovan, the founder of the wildly popular Astrology app, The Pattern, on today’s episode to tell us how it’s done. Since launching The Pattern in 2019, Lisa has grown the app exponentially, garnering over 15 million users, including celebrity devotees by the likes of Channing Tatum, SZA, and Issa Rae. Clearly, she knows a thing or two about how to build an app that stands out. Needless to say, I’m so excited to talk to Lisa about how to actually turn an idea for an app into a reality, adapt the product based on user feedback, and so much more. So, without further ado… Welcome to WorkParty, Lisa • Join the party on social @workparty and stay in the know at workparty.com.
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Most businesses don't make a profit in their first year of business. In fact, most new businesses need 18 to 24 months to reach profitability. And then there's the reality that 25% of new businesses fail in their first year, according to the Small Business Administration. Luckily for all our WorkParty listeners, I have Diana Lee—the co-founder and CEO of Constellation Agency, one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in the U.S.—on today’s episode to talk all about how to build a business that turns a profit (and then some!). Her business, Constellation, is on track to double (yes, DOUBLE) its revenue from $20M to $45M this year and plans to continue expanding its work with retail companies, like Henry Rose (Michelle Pfeiffer’s clean fragrance line), Macy’s, and Bearaby. Not only that, but Constellation was named the #65th fastest-growing private company in the U.S. by Inc. Magazine, the #7 fastest-growing advertising/marketing company on the Inc. 5000 list, and the #10th Fastest-Growing Women-Led Company. Needless to say, I can’t wait to chat with this incredible entrepreneur all about how she’s scaled her business, put diversity and inclusion first, and doubled her revenue in 12 months (no big deal!)—all without taking on any outside funding. So, without further ado… Welcome to WorkParty, Diana! • Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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Believe it or not, bacteria has so much to do with the way our body functions. Both inside and out, our bodies harbor a huge array of micro-organisms, where a shocking 98% of this bacteria is actually good for us. Our microbiome–the body’s own ecosystem of microorganisms–is the first line of defense against disease and illness. It’s the protective shield that keeps our immune systems intact – so we must do everything we can to protect it. Keeping our microbiome healthy starts with the foods we eat and the types of oral care products we use, resulting in maintained whole-body health. So how do we manage this balance? Which of our daily products do we need to reassess? And how does a balanced microbiome lead to long-term health and success? I’m excited to break down these questions with Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, founder of Lumineux. Dr. Maddahi is a world-renowned and award-winning cosmetic dentist and best-selling author of his latest book, The Toxic Overload, which highlights just how connected your mouth and body are to overall health and well-being. Welcome to the party Dr. Maddahi! • Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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The coronavirus pandemic accelerated the rise of e-commerce. Which is something that Paige Mycoskie, the founder and CEO of the lifestyle apparel brand Aviator Nation, experienced firsthand. In the wake of coronavirus-induced shutdowns, Paige launched an online flash sale on Aviator Nation’s site to supplement her 200+ employees’ salaries. And the online sale resulted in the brand’s biggest day of all time — by far — selling $1.5 M in just 24 hours. (!) Needless to say, I can’t wait to chat with Paige about how she’s leaning into e-commerce to grow her business, drive sales beyond the brand’s brick-and-mortar locations, and so much more. So without further ado, let’s get into it. Welcome to WorkParty, Paige! • Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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“Start a natural foods company.” These were the words 2007 graduate Elizabeth Stein wrote down in class one day when her Integrative Nutrition teacher asked students to describe their “unpredictable future.” While she saw no clear path of how to get there, she knew one thing for certain: She wanted to help others eat better, feel better, and live better. Without any prior knowledge of starting a company – where to source ingredients or how to get a product on the shelf– Purely Elizabeth began. Elizabeth’s “unpredictable future” has since become a very impressive reality. The brand took the natural food world by storm and helped bring wellness into the mainstream. Today, Purely Elizabeth is one of the most significant natural food brands in the country, and a multi-million dollar company. Needless to say, I can’t wait to talk to Elizabeth to hear how she launched a successful CPG and strategized around opportunities and challenges within a rapidly growing market which, at the time, was still considered niche. Welcome to WorkParty, Elizabeth!
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With over 2 million followers, Rocky Barnes knows a thing or two about Instagram. But, believe it or not, the model slash style icon entered the influencer space well before the visually-driven social media platform was even "a thing." She got her big break back in 2012 when she starred in Justin Beiber’s “Boyfriend” music video and then quickly started gracing the pages of Vogue and Cosmopolitan and becoming the face of brands such as Sam Edelman, Furla, and Bare Minerals. But don’t call her an overnight success. She has been hustling for years to get where she is today. She launched her eponymous blog, Rocky Barnes, over eight years ago (a.k.a. during the digital stone ages) and has been slowly but surely amassing a loyal band of followers. Her wide reach on social media has opened up many doors, and she’s stepped into the role of designer, co-designing capsule collections with brands by the likes of Express and Aldo. And she’s even launched her own fashion brand, The Bright Side. I’m so excited to learn more about this incredible businesswoman so without further ado, please welcome Rocky Barnes! • Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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No industry was hit harder by the COVID crisis than the restaurant industry. More than 110,000 restaurants closed last year, either temporarily or for good, and more than 2.5 million restaurant industry jobs disappeared. But, despite the devastating stats, restaurants have shown creativity and resilience throughout the pandemic, adapting to ever-changing mandates in order to keep both their patrons and staff safe. And Marissa Hermer’s establishments are no exception. The Los Angeles-based restaurateur and co-owner of the Boujis Group has successfully pivoted every step of the way, ensuring her restaurants, the Olivetta and The Draycott, not only survive but thrive. Needless to say, I’m so excited to chat with her today about how she’s seeing her restaurants through this challenging time and what she believes the future holds for the restaurant industry in 2021 and beyond. So, without further ado… Welcome to WorkParty, Marissa! • Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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Starting a business is no easy feat. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 20% of businesses fail by the first year, and 50% close by the fifth. So the odds of starting one successful business—let alone two—are stacked against you. But defying the odds is something that today’s WorkParty guest, Annie Lawless, knows a thing or two about. In 2012, Annie launched her first company, the cold-pressed juice brand Suja Juice, which she scaled into such a success that Coca-Cola and Goldman Sachs each bought multi-million-dollar stakes (!). And now her second business, the clean beauty brand Lawless Beauty, is on a similar trajectory. The band doubled its sales as of October 2020 and is on track to double its overall sales in 2021. Needless to say, I’m so excited that she's here today to chat about how she started a successful second business, how she formulated a strategic exit strategy from her first company, and so much more! Welcome to WorkParty, Annie!
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Going into business with a friend can be an incredible experience, but it can also be a real challenge. You need to ensure your values, goals, and work ethics align. So, how do you make it work with your bestie? How do you maintain healthy boundaries between being friends and being business partners? How do you navigate creative differences and make sure both of your opinions are heard? To talk about what it really takes to go into business with a friend, I have Shenae Grimes and AnnaLynne McCord here today to help answer those questions. Although Shenae and AnnaLynne played fictional best friends on the CW show “90210,” today, they’re real-life besties and co-hosts of the podcast “Unzipped” where they talk about everything from friendship and parenting to pop culture and social issues. I’m so excited to chat with these BFFs turned business partners all about what it’s like to navigate the friend-business-partner relationship, why they launched their podcast, and so much more. So, without further ado… Welcome to WorkParty, Shenae and AnnaLynne! • Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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Side hustles are on the rise. According to a recent survey, as many as one in four Americans are planning on starting a side hustle in 2021. On top of the 34% of people who have already started a side hustle venture this year. But starting a side-hustle while working a 9-to-5 isn't easy. It takes determination, drive, and passion. Which is something that today’s WorkParty guest, Samara Walker, knows a thing or two about. Samara started the luxury nail polish brand Àuda.B while working full-time as a senior financial analyst at Amazon after noticing that women of color aren’t often represented within luxury beauty. And, thankfully, major retailers have taken notice, too. Earlier this year, Àuda.B launched at Nordstrom, becoming the first Black-owned polish brand to be sold by the retailer. (Which is incredible!) Needless to say, I can’t wait to talk to Samara all about how she went from full-time employee to full-time entrepreneur, and how she’s pushing the beauty industry forward in the process. Welcome to WorkParty, Samara! • Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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It’s no secret that COVID-19 has challenged small businesses everywhere to rethink the brick-and-mortar business model. With physical retail locations closing and e-commerce on the rise, it's been crucial for small businesses to pivot to digital to weather the pandemic.
By the numbers: Online sales grew by nearly 50% at the peak of the pandemic, and experts are predicting the shift may be permanent. According to a recent survey, 41% of consumers are currently shopping via social media and 51% say they’ll continue to use in-app shopping post-COVID.
Bank of America recently released their yearly survey of small business owners in the 2021 Small Business Owner Report. Their research found that business owners have started to regain their footing as economic confidence, business revenue expectations, and hiring plans bounce back significantly from levels seen in the fall. For example, 50% of SBOs are confident the national economy will improve – up significantly from 37% last fall, and 60% expect their revenue to increase – up even more from 34% last fall.
To address the impact of the pandemic, business owners tapped into various funding sources to stay afloat and made operational changes that they anticipate will continue going forward. More than half of SBOs tapped into funding sources such as personal savings, business credit cards and PPP loans. A majority of SBOs anticipate that the operational changes they made in response to the coronavirus will continue beyond the pandemic – specifically enhancing their sanitation practices and further building a digital sales strategy.
Regardless, entrepreneurship is on the rise—and it doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. Today, nearly40% of the workforce is made up of freelancers, temps, independent contractors, and solopreneurs, and a growing number of millennials and Gen-Zers are becoming solopreneurs—61% of independent millennials are planning to stay independent as solopreneurs.
So, how do you successfully lead your business through COVID-19? How do you turn a seemingly insurmountable challenge into an opportunity? And how do you start planning for the “new normal” when the future is still unwritten?
Thankfully, we're joined by a particularly savvy business woman who can help answer all of these questions - welcome Ellen Marie Bennett!
Ellen is the founder and CEO of Hedley & Bennett, the leading Los Angeles based culinary workwear brand, and today they are known for more than just their aprons! They create culinary workwear, gear and outfits for over 6,000 restaurants, hotels, coffee shops, resorts and hundreds of thousands of home cooks all over the world. • Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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2020 was filled with unexpected challenges that most small business owners were unprepared for, requiring us to pivot and adapt to new, ever-changing realities. Now, after a year of quick pivots, it's time for us to identify and capitalize on new opportunities in 2021 with purpose, which is why I'm so excited for today's conversation with Alana Branston and Ali Kriegsman, the co-founders of the online wholesale platform Bulletin. It’s safe to say these two entrepreneurs know a thing or two about changing course. Since launching in 2015, they’ve pivoted their business several times, from a shoppable newsletter, to weekly pop-ups, to brick-and-mortar shops and now, to an online wholesale marketplace that has thrived during COVID. I’m so excited to talk to them today about how they’ve pivoted, identified and capitalized on new opportunities, secured venture capital funding to scale, and so much more. So, without further adieu . . .Welcome to WorkParty, Alana and Ali! • Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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Welcome to a special episode of WorkParty Live from our Self-Care Summit with Monique Rodriguez, the founder and CEO of Mielle Organics. This founder knows a thing or two about scaling a business! In 2014, she started mixing up homemade haircare solutions in her kitchen. Now her brand has grown into a multi-million-dollar company with products sold in over 100,000 major retailers, including Target, Walgreens, and CVS. And, earlier this year, Monique secured a “significant investment” for Mielle Organics from Berkshire, which typically makes equity investments of $100 million to $1 billion in size. But it’s not just about turning a profit for Monique. She’s paying it forward with her More Than a Strand philanthropic initiative, which includes $200,000 in scholarships for HBCU students and $1 million for the brand’s Global Education and Entrepreneurship Program in partnership with Rutgers University and the Newark Business Hub. In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn chats with Monique about how she scaled her business from self-made to shelf space and how she’s paying it forward to fellow entrepreneurs along the way. • Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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How many times have you been told to “follow your passion?” It’s advice that pops up in graduation speeches, Instagram captions, and dozens of career articles. But following your passion is easier said than done. According to a recent Deloitte survey of 3,000 full-time U.S. workers, across job levels and industries, only 20% say they are truly passionate about their work. Thankfully, today's WorkParty guest knows a thing or two about how to follow a passion and turn it into a profitable business, and she's here to share her insights. Jess Rona has turned what was once a part-time career as a dog groomer into a full-fledged business complete with a celebrity client list, a coffee table book, and an HBO Max series. And it all started with a viral Instagram video. I can’t wait to talk with the actress, comedian, and celebrity dog groomer about how she turned her passion into dollars and cents. So, without further ado—welcome to WorkParty, Jess! • Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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Over the past year, at-home workouts have soared––but there is one platform that stands out from the rest. Meet P.volve: the accessible, at-home fitness method everyone is talking about. In short, this method combines resistance-based, high-intensity, low-impact movements to strengthen, sculpt and energize the entire body. The brand offers a global on-demand platform featuring hundreds of workouts, a growing line of patented equipment, and physical studio locations in NYC, Chicago, and LA. The wellness-forward startup has garnered attention for flipping traditional fitness on its head, and captured an impressive and loyal community. Today, I’m sitting down with P.volve Co-founder, Rachel Katzman, for an inside look behind the revolutionary fitness brand––including driving the creative vision of the company forward, growing the digital platform, looking to establish P.volve’s footing in the fitness space ––and doing it all successfully in sweatpants (...a true legend). Welcome, Rachel! • Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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The experience of thinning hair is not only a physical journey, but an emotional one. Many people, especially women, suffer from hair loss and thinning without support or understanding of why it is happening. But the truth is, this is an incredibly common experience for both men and women, and something that affects hundreds of millions of people in the U.S. alone––including my guests here today. For this episode of WorkParty I'm sitting down with the founders of Nutrafol, Giorgos Tsetis and Dr. Sophia Kogan, MD, to dive into their personalized and education-driven mission that has helped thousands and thousands of people around the world. • Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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Do you remember your favorite television shows growing up––the shows that not only got you through your adolescence, but where you discovered your first ‘tv crush’ or shed a few tears during that ‘one episode’ that tugged on your heart strings and left you wanting more? We’ve all been there. And we bet you can recount those memorable scenes and quotes too. So where do the creators of these newly reimagined television shows even start when they want to reintroduce their beloved show back to the world? And how do they continue to keep their episode topics relevant and trending in an industry where the audience's attention is so quick to jump ship? Today I’m sitting down with producer and Emmy-Award-winning writer, Tracey Wigfield, to discuss exactly that - how she helped create and write the highly anticipated and reimagined Saved By The Bell TV Series, on NBCUniversal’s streaming service Peacock. We’ll be tapping into the reimagined show, and the path that got her there - including her winning an Emmy alongside Co-Writer Tina Fey (Hello, amazing partner!) - and how she balances being a working mom in the process. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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Special LIVE episode from our Future You Festival! You know our next speaker from quote-unquote “the small screen.” Ashley Tisdale has starred in wildly popular movies and TV shows, playing every character from an enterprising teen as Maddie Fitzpatrick in “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody” to a scene-stealing antagonist as Sharpay Evans in “High School Musical.” But now, she’s stepping into a new role as a health and wellness industry trailblazer. As the founder of the health, wellness, and beauty site, Frenshe, she’s disrupting a saturated content market by rejecting unattainable beauty standards, confronting mental health stigmas, and opening up about her own self-love journey. I’m so excited to dive into the incredible career of this successful multi-hyphenate. • Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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Julianne Hough is the epitome of a multi-hyphenate. She's an actress, dancer, singer-songwriter, and producer. Not to mention, a serial entrepreneur who's taking on the health and wellness space—and generating multiple revenue streams in the process. Last year, she launched her innovative fitness platform KINRGY, and recently started a wine brand with her BFF-turned-business-partner, Nina Dobrev. All this to say, Julianne has experience when it comes to pursuing her passions, managing her money and businesses, and inspiring others to chase their dreams along the way. I’m so excited to dive into the incredible career of this successful multi-hyphenate. • Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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Podcasts are the hottest content medium of the moment—and their popularity doesn't seem to be slowing down. In 2021, people will have already spent 15 billion hours listening to podcasts, with an estimated 100 million podcast listeners in the U.S. projected by 2024. With over 20% of people listening to podcasts on a weekly basis, podcasts pose a huge opportunity for creators to reach massive, highly engaged audiences. Not to mention, a sizable revenue opportunity: In 2019, podcast advertising revenue reached over $708 million. So, how do you build a podcast that attracts loyal listeners, and turns 45-minute conversations into revenue streams? And how do you decide when to follow metrics and when to follow your gut when curating guests and topics? Thankfully, Olivia Perez — host of the podcast Friend of a Friend, a weekly talk show where she interviews the next generation of luminaries like Maggie Rogers, Bella Hadid, and - — is here to help answer these questions. • Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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Rebecca Minkoff knows a thing or two about leading a company through tough times.
Her slow-burn success is a testament to working hard and never giving up, and she’s dedicated much of her career to empowering the next generation of female founders to achieve the success she has. She’s bringing access, education, and connection to the female founder community through her Female Founder Collective initiative, her podcast, “Superwomen,” and now her new book, “Fearless.”
I got to sit down with and discuss the amazing career of this incredible entrepreneur—and talk about her new book, which hits shelves on June 15th.
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Welcome to this special episode of WorkParty as part of our Budget Broadcast Series in partnership with You Need a Budget (YNAB), designed to educate everyone on the power of building a budget.
Whether it’s starting a business, saving for a trip, or taking control of your finances once and for all, a budget (of all sizes) can help you accomplish those dreams. YNAB is the leading personal finance platform that has helped hundreds of thousands of people take control of their finances–including our guest today.
In this third and final episode of the WorkParty and YNAB Budget Broadcast Series, I’m sitting down withAshley Brooketo chat about money mindset–how to overcome common obstacles, manage money stress, and budget for fun–not just for fear. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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Welcome back to the WorkParty podcast! This week I am so excited to do something totally new –– and sit down solo to answer some of your burning questions!
In case you missed it, we’ve launched the WorkParty Hotline - an opportunity to connect directly and leave me a voicemail with your career questions and I’ll answer them here on the pod. So, if you’re sitting and listening to today’s episode full of FOMO and burning questions, don’t worry my line is always open and you can give me a ring at 833-577-2789, that’s actually 833-577-PARTY!
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Welcome to this special episode of WorkParty as part of our Budget Broadcast Series in partnership with You Need a Budget (YNAB), designed to educate everyone on the power of building a budget.
Whether it’s starting the business, going on a trip, or renovation projects at home, a budget (of all sizes) can help you accomplish those dreams. YNAB is the leading personal finance platform that has helped hundreds of thousands of people take control of their finances–including our guests today.
In thesecond episode of the WorkParty and YNAB Budget Broadcast Series, I’m sitting down withChris and Julia Marcum, the duo behind the dreamy home renovation, DIY project, and lifestyle blog, Chris Loves Julia, to chat about how to use a budget to plan, prioritize, and not only set–but actualize–your financial goals, and why you should start today. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in the know at workparty.com.
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Welcome to this special episode of WorkParty as part of our Budget Broadcast Series in partnership with You Need a Budget (YNAB), designed to educate everyone on the power of building a budget. Whether your financial goals are aimed at booking the vacation in Europe you’ve been dreaming about pre-lockdown, paying off your high interest credit card debt, or simply starting to save for the future—you need a budget. YNAB is the leading personal finance platform that has helped hundreds of thousands of people take control of their finances.
In this episode of WorkParty, I’m sitting down Jesse Mecham, the founder of YNAB to chat about how to break the paycheck to paycheck cycle, save more money, and take the fear out of budgeting so you can get to where you want to be, financially. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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We're revisiting this inspiring conversation from our Beauty and Self-Care Digital Summit with a woman who needs no introduction, Tyra Banks.
From signing as a model at the age of 15 to bringing the word “smize” into our vocabulary, she has firmly established herself as a cultural icon over the course of her decades-long career.
She’s walked in too many fashion week shows, graced too many magazine covers, and starred in too many brand campaigns to list them all—and she could have stopped there and made a very comfortable living as “just” a supermodel.
But instead, she chose to veer outside of her lane to become a television producer, an entrepreneur, and a guest lecturer at Stanford University.
Needless to say, I can’t wait to dive into the incredible career of this successful supermodel and entrepreneur.
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Elevating a business to the next level requires access to resources, capital, and mentorship. But as we all know, not all entrepreneurs are given equal opportunities to succeed in taking their businesses from early-stage startup to successful company.
Case in point: Black women were among the fastest-growing entrepreneurs before COVID hit. But by the numbers, Black women, who represent 42% of new women-owned businesses (three times their share of the female population!), only receive 0.06% of venture capital funding.
However, a silver lining of COVID-19—and a result of the BLM movement—is that large companies are launching programs to support Black-owned businesses. Expanding access to resources, capital, mentorship, and everything these entrepreneurs need to scale their businesses successfully.
Today, I’m so excited to be joined by two entrepreneurs who can share first-hand what it takes to overcome these obstacles, raise capital, grow a team, and even land your product on the shelves of a major retailer (!).
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Launching a business is one thing, but growing and scaling that business––with a team that is diverse, inclusive, and women-led––is another thing entirely.
Taking a business to the next level not only requires a strong brand vision, but also a team of talented people whose skill sets complement your own.
Today, I’m so excited to be joined by Rachel Roff, founder of Urban Skin Rx, who can share first-hand what it takes to not only scale and grow a team but launch a successful product line (with nationwide distribution) in less than 10 years.
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One year into the COVID-19 crisis, women are more financially stressed than ever.
To talk about practical ways to take control of your finances, manage your money anxiety, and make smart money moves during these trying and stressful times, I’m thrilled to be joined by Tonya Rapley, a.k.a “The Millennial Money Expert” and founder of My Fab Finance, on this episode of WorkParty.
Tonya has completely changed the game, turning the once stuffy financial industry into a fun, familiar, and, dare I say, cool space. She’s been named the “New Face of Wealth Building” by Black Enterprise magazine, lauded as a modern “history maker,” and honored on Create & Cultivate’s CC100 list. Needless to say, I’m so excited to talk with Tanya about all things finance!
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The topic of menstruation and period care products has long been stigmatized. Though femcare is expected to reach $42.7 billion by 2022, the industry has remained relatively stagnant for decades. Breaking down the barriers to innovation first requires breaking longstanding taboos – and that’s exactly what Carinne Chambers-Saini intends to do.
As the CEO and founder of DivaCup, she is shaking up the femcare market by taking the concept of menstrual cups from niche to mainstream. DivaCup is revolutionizing the period experience, providing the most eco-friendly, clean, and comfortable way to address menstrual care on the market today.
In this episode of WorkParty, I’m sitting down with Carinne to chat about overcoming adversity, balancing purpose and profit, and finally breaking taboo–period.
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If keeping your stress levels in check in the age of the 24-hour news cycle feels like a near-impossible task, you’re certainly not the only one.
According to the American Psychological Association’s annual Stress in America report, 54% of Americans say that staying informed causes them stress. Thankfully, Jessica Yellin is on a mission to change that stat with her media brand, News Not Noise.
News Not Noise provides information in a way that’s designed to help the people understand the issues and talk about them knowledgeably — not induce a panic attack.
In this episode of WorkParty, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Jessica to learn what drew her to reporting the news on social media, how she navigates negativity in the comments, and why the media is due for a major shakeup.
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For years, there’s been talk about how the publishing industry is in decline. But the demand for content has never been higher.
So it’s up to publishers to adapt—which is where today's guest Samantha Barry comes in. Since leaving her post as the head of social media at CNN to take on the role of editor-in-chief of Glamour Magazine in 2016, the editor has been at the forefront of the industry’s shift from print to digital.
Shortly after she took the reins at Glamour, the publication announced the end of its monthly print edition—and she’s since led the brand to amass digital accomplishments. I'm happy to virtually sit down with Samantha to talk about her impressive career, from how she made the pivot from news to women’s media to why culture-pushing content is at the core of Glamour’s digital-first strategy and what the future holds for the next generation of journalists.
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From developing an online presence and building brand awareness to driving revenue and generating leads, content has the power to create real and lasting relationships with a highly engaged audience. Just ask today's guest The Everygirl co-founder Alaina Kaczmarski!
Since launching The Everygirl in 2012, Alaina and her co-founder Danielle Moss have built a veritable media empire, including a wildly popular website that attracts over 1 million monthly visitors and a social media presence that includes more than 1 million Instagram followers alone. In other words, she knows a thing or two about creating content that cultivates an audience.
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Daphne Oz has been dishing out healthy living tips since she was a student at Princeton and writing her first book, “The Dorm Room Diet,” which brought wholesome eating to college campuses everywhere. Fast-forward to the present day, and she’s penned three (!) bestselling cookbooks, won an Emmy, hosted hit TV shows by the likes of “The Chew” and "Dish on Oz", and served as a “MasterChef Junior” judge. But that’s just her day job. In this episode of WorkParty, we talk about what it took to build her impressive career, how she’s avoiding burnout as a working mom, and why she’s wielding her influence for good. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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Ayesha Coker brings the Porsche brand to life as the Director of Experiential Marketing for Porsche Cars North America, Inc. She leads a high-performing team focused on experiential brand marketing, strategic partnerships, driving programs, and the Porsche Club of America. In the midst of our new reality, strong leaders like Ayesha stand out by innovating, adapting, and fostering connection in new and even unconventional ways.
As an entrepreneur, Mattie James is a total BOSS in the truest sense of the word and she really does walk the talk. Not only has she successfully turned her passion project into a thriving business but she’s bringing the rest of us along with her thanks to her online courses and downloads that teach us how to build a multi-figure business, too.
In this episode of WorkParty, I have the pleasure of sitting down with both of these ladies to discuss how to turn your ambition into a booming business and level up your leadership skills. If there’s one message we want you to take away from today’s conversation, it’s to dream big, believe in yourself, and follow your dreams. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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No matter how many times you hear “no,” it never gets any easier to swallow. But learning how to deal with and overcome rejection is essential if you want to succeed as an entrepreneur. And nobody knows this better than IT Cosmetics founder, Jamie Kern Lima. Before the ubiquitous beauty brand became the household name that it is today, Jamie pitched IT Cosmetics to retailers for three years (!) before she got a “yes". Essentially, her success is a testament to why you should never take “no” for an answer.
In this episode of WorkParty, I’m sitting down with Jamie to chat about how she cultivated confidence in the face of rejection, overcame self-doubt, and built a veritable beauty empire.
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Any investment in knowledge pays interest – even (and especially) when it comes to the beauty industry. Frustrated by the lack of transparency and education in the skincare industry, Colette Laxton, saw a clear gap in the market for a skincare brand that actually informed their customers about what they were buying. Having seen platforms full of communities that were turning to each other through the confusion about products, ingredients, and what brands were telling them, Colette alongside her co-founder Mark, knew that knowledge needed to be at the heart of their business. For this episode of WorkParty I sit down with The INKEY List co-founder, Colette Laxton to dive into their information-driven mission and the challenges of creating a beauty brand while simultaneously educating their customer. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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Noor Tagouri has the eyes and ears of our generation at her fingertips. At only 27 years old, the Libyan-American journalist, producer, and touring speaker has earned international recognition as one of new media’s most impactful voices by encouraging others to stand up, speak out, and be themselves. With an engaged community totaling over two million followers, Noor is using storytelling to highlight subcultures and share the perspectives of marginalized people with the world. She famously put U.S. sex trafficking under the microscope in her documentary and subsequent podcast series “Sold in America,” which received a Gracies Award in 2019 for Best Investigative Series. Known as “Podcast Noor," she’s embarked on a podcast interview series under her own production company At Your Service (AYS), to go beyond the highlight reel and delve into the mindsets of some of the world’s most fascinating people. In this episode of WorkParty, I have the pleasure of sitting down with the award-winning journalist to learn about her journey in becoming a pioneering voice of our generation, how she faces the hard conversations, and why you too should commit to speaking your truth. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com. social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com. Visit OurCrowd.com/PARTY to create an account for free
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The Create & Cultivate 100 list is back! Every January, we honor 100 pioneering women who are making moves and redefining the future of the workplace (and the world) across 10 different categories, including fashion, entertainment, small business, and more. These powerhouse entrepreneurs and trailblazers have shown innovation, resilience, and passion in their respective industries and beyond, acting as fearless pioneers driven to find new roads with their bold ambition, inspiring us all to do the same. In this special WorkParty minisode, we went behind the scenes at our annual C&C 100 photoshoot to learn more about this year’s honorees--from the qualities that have made them who they are today to their new year’s resolutions to their go-to career advice. Keep listening for valuable insights and inspirational tidbits to help you make 2021 your best year yet. The full list of 100 women, and their full stories, can be found at CreateCultivate.com. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com. Visit SkoutsHonor.com/WORKPARTY to receive 20% off your order
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Presented by Mastercard Life is all about perspective. Change it, and the world around you will start to change, too. Today’s guest, Tara Ijai, can certainly attest to this. As an American who converted to Islam later in life, she witnessed firsthand how her faith choice led others to treat her with intolerance and hate. Disheartened, she resorted to wearing a pair of heart-shaped glasses that she hoped would act as a shield against the negativity going on in the world around her. Turns out, the glasses had quite the effect. Her new fashion statement was met with kindness wherever she went. So much so, that it shifted her perspective. Her confidence was back, and she started to look forward to venturing out and interacting with strangers. She wanted to share this experience with others so they too could find positivity in times of strife. Thus, the Love Glasses Revolution was born. Before she knew it, Tara was manufacturing and selling her own heart-shaped glasses designs, and encouraging others to also choose love. The Love Glasses community—who she affectionately calls love rebels—has greatly expanded since then. Now thousands strong, her followers come from all walks of life, united by the shared mission to spread empathy, welcome diversity, and make the world a better place. Stay tuned to learn how the self-proclaimed love activist inspired a movement around acceptance and how you too can launch a business around a social mission. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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Farnoosh Torabi is on a mission to help all of us live our richest, most fulfilling lives. The author of three best-selling books—You’re So Money, Psych Yourself Rich, and When She Makes More—and the host of the top-rated podcast So Money, Farnoosh aims to make money talk less “icky” and more Instagrammable. But like most success stories, Farnoosh started from the bottom. At 22, she was living in New York City with over $30,000 in debt and making $18 an hour before taxes with a master’s degree. Sound familiar? While feasting on canned tuna and $5 footlong Subway sandwiches, Farnoosh slowly climbed out of her debt in the most expensive city in the country. So, how did she do it? Tune in to our conversation with the entrepreneur, live from Create & Cultivate's Digital Summer Camp and moderated by Sacha Strebe, to learn how she dug her way out of debt, leveraged a podcast to build a successful brand, and more. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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Presented by Mastercard The road to recovery for small businesses post-COVID is long, and data shows that women-owned small businesses have an even longer road ahead of them. According to a U.S. Chamber of Commerce report, women-owned small businesses have less optimistic revenue, investment, and hiring plans compared to male-owned small businesses. Despite the fact that more than 100,000 small businesses have closed forever, applications for new U.S. businesses are rising at the fastest rate since 2007, which is amazing considering small businesses employ over 47% of the country’s employees. In this episode of WorkParty, our host Jaclyn Johnson sits down with Sharon Miller, the head of small business at Bank of America, to talk about how we can ensure our small businesses—especially women-owned small businesses—find their financial footing and bounce back post-COVID. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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Despite Black working mothers being within the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs——they remain largely underserved and underrepresented in the marketplace. No one has capitalized on their purchasing power or amplified their voices quite like Tika Sumpter and Thai Randolph. Thanks to their new venture, Sugaberry—a lifestyle brand created by and for modern moms of color—they’re changing the narrative by diversifying the proverbial “white space” with a clear mission to cater, cultivate, and celebrate this vibrant community of mothers. Today, Sugaberry merges content, commerce, and community to create a destination for Black consumers. And it’s a smart move. As influential consumers, mothers of color control the lion's share of the total Black spending power, which will reach $1.5 trillion in 2023. According to Forbes, these women not only influence what other Black generations (and Black men) spend their money on, but as early adopters of trends, Black women also influence the general population. In this episode of WorkParty, we talk to Tika and Thai about their personalized content model, how they’re catering to Black consumers at the intersection of career, motherhood, and personal development, and why it’s crucial we amplify the perspectives and experiences of Black moms. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
Guest Tika Sumpter & Thai Randolph @tikasumpter @thairandolph @thesugaberries Produced by Dear Media
Did you know that 40 million adults over the age of 18 have anxiety? Thanks to COVID, that number is on the rise with nearly half of Americans reporting the coronavirus crisis is harming their mental health. But even before the pandemic, the prevalence of mental illness among adults was increasing. A whopping 9.7% have severe major depression and this rate is highest among youth who identify as more than one race, at 12.4%. Despite the staggering stats, mental health is still stigmatized in our modern society which prevents anyone from reaching out for help. This continued stigma inspired two friends, Brittany Snow and Jaspre Guest, to create a platform that not only raised mental health awareness but provided support for those in need through the power of letter writing. Their hope? To start a ripple effect of openness so others may feel comfortable to share their own story, too. In this episode of WorkParty, live from Create & Cultivate's digital Social Good Summit, we dive into this incredible and important initiative with Brittany and Jaspre and tap into the triumphs and the highs along with the struggles and hardships that come with being a “successful woman.” Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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Presented by Mastercard There are very few FinTech companies run by Black women. In fact, the majority of FinTech companies are run by white men, because—let’s face it—that’s who gets VC funding.Despite the fact that Black women are starting new businesses at a rate faster than anyone else, when it comes to venture capital, Black women still get less than 1% of funding. Enter Tanya Van Court. The former Nickelodeon executive is a founder who’s tipping these stats in the right direction. To date, she's raised over $2M in funding for her kid-friendly money app Goalsetter. She’s disrupting the $127B FinTech industry with her mission to make financial learning fun and accessible and to help families become financially healthy and empower them to achieve their goals. In this episode of WorkParty, we sit down with Tanya to learn more about how she’s making financial literacy more accessible, taking on the FinTech giants, and giving back to the community while she’s at it. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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Got questions? We’ve got answers! Back by popular demand is our listener Q&A segment, where you submit your burning career questions, and our host, Jaclyn Johnson, answers them on-air. Maybe you’re looking for a business partner and don’t know where to start or you're eager to ask your boss for a promotion and need to know how to approach the conversation. Whatever the question, we're here to give you our BS-free advice. In this segment, Jaclyn answers your questions on how to hire smart, how to grow your podcast listenership, how to effectively ask for a raise, and more. Want your question answered in a future segment? Shoot us a DM on Instagram @workparty or @jaclynrjohnson.
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Presented by Mastercard “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” is a popular TV show for a reason—who doesn't want to see seven figures in their bank account? But the odds of winning a million dollars are pretty slim. So, what does it take to be a millionaire? You’ve likely asked yourself this question at least once in your life, and while it may feel like a pipe dream, today’s guest is here to tell you otherwise. At 23 years old, Cayla Craft was working in a hospital as an ER nurse when children came into the picture and she quickly realized she needed a flexible career that allowed her to work from home. So much so, that by the time she was 26, Cayla had made her first million dollars. Yes, you heard that right! Her entrepreneurial success laid the foundation for Cayla to launch her second business, Mommy Millionaire, in 2017. Through Mommy Millionaire, Cayla has helped thousands of women grow their business with practical tips and resources. Over time, she has grown Mommy Millionaire into a full-fledged brand, eventually launching a podcast and authoring a best-selling book. In this episode of WorkParty, we sit down with the lifestyle coach and mom of three to get the scoop on her journey to becoming a self-made millionaire, her secrets to balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, and how she’s navigated being a working mom during a pandemic. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com. Guest Cayla Craft @cayla.craft Produced by Dear Media
COVID-19 has changed the world as we know it. In this episode of WorkParty, we sit down with Board-Certified Dermatologist, Dr. Evan Rieder, New York Times Best-Selling Author, Jenny Mollen, and "The Bachelor" contestant, Tayshia Adams to talk about how we can all re-emerge from this moment and reimagine our routines in this “new normal.”
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When COVID-19 hit in March this year, small business owners braced themselves for what we all hoped would be a few weeks of disruption and financial pain. But now, months into the pandemic, many small businesses are still operating at limited capacity or have shut down completely. In fact, nearly 79% of small businesses have experienced moderate-to-large negative effects as a result of the pandemic with many of them pivoting strategy and doing what they can to survive. We know local businesses are so much more than what they sell which is why we joined forces with Mastercard. Through their small business initiatives and new campaign, Mastercard is shining a light on the impact small businesses have on our economy and lives. With their Path to Priceless mentorship and Digital Doors program, they’re also helping local businesses succeed in their communities and online. In this episode of WorkParty, we sit down with Cheryl Guerin, the Executive Vice President, North America Marketing & Communications at Mastercard, to get all the details behind this initiative and why they’re so committed to ensuring our small businesses are here today, tomorrow, and beyond. Because together, we can #StartSomethingPriceless. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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Her radical data-driven approach to selling clothes has completely disrupted the retail model by combining data science with technology and personal stylists. Today, Katrina Lake’s online personal styling company, Stitch Fix, has taken a multi-billion-dollar slice of the $368-billion U.S. apparel industry, but she is just getting started. Stitch Fix is equally concerned with social impact and using their influence for positive change. After experiencing her own challenges first hand as a female entrepreneur struggling to fundraise in a male dominated VC landscape, Katrina has prioritized diversity for Stitch Fix from the start. They recently pledged to use resources, influence, and data to create real, systemic change as part of their long term work on social justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability efforts. Most recently this year, they launched a new grant and mentorship program called Elevate which will help to grow, mentor, and support underrepresented entrepreneurs in a bid to help bring needed diversity into the apparel ecosystem. Stitch Fix also publicly shared their longstanding commitment to pay equity, which they analyze through the lens of race in addition to gender. Tune in to this special WorkParty conversation, live from Create & Cultivate's Social Good Summit and moderated by Elaine Welteroth, where we dive into these initiatives and so much more with the founder and CEO of Stitch Fix, Katrina Lake. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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Presented by Mastercard To today’s guest, fashion is not only a passion, but also a vehicle to empower others. Michelle Cadore is the designer, CEO, and visionary behind YES I AM, a clothing brand that seeks to inspire others to tell their stories of triumph. Founded in 2016, YES I AM designs feature messages of empowerment like “Queens empower queens,” “Know your worth,” and “Faith it ‘Till You Make it.” And that’s not all Michelle does. She’s also the co-owner of Brooklyn-based fashion boutique DA SPOT NYC, which showcases 50+ independent creative brands owned by people of color, including her YES I AM line. Michelle clearly has a knack for entrepreneurship, and she’s made it her mission to use her business platforms to elevate and inspire other women. She took this mission a step further last year when she launched Cadore Advisory Group, a business consultancy firm dedicated to helping small businesses grow and reach their full potential. You may have also caught her creations on display at a past Create & Cultivate event. In this episode of WorkParty, we sit down with Michelle to learn how she brought her entrepreneurial visions to life and how she’s using fashion to empower others. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com. Guest Michelle Cadore @yesiam_michellec @yesiaminc @daspotnyc Produced by Dear Media
She's been referred to as the "Woman Who Dresses America" and for 26 years, Jenna Lyons did just that as she worked her way up the ranks at J.Crew. We gladly followed every stylish move in her journey, of course. Jenna’s personal style game can’t be contested. Who could forget the white shirt and floor-length feather skirt moment at Solange’s wedding? Fun fact: She wore the same skirt on the Met Gala red carpet a few years earlier. We'd go as far as to say that her rule-breaking style single-handedly changed the landscape of fashion and design forever. But now she’s stepping into a new role as an entrepreneur. In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn sits down with the quintessential multi-hyphenate at Create & Cultivate's Future of Work Conference to dive into her incredible career, the blessings and the challenges of starting over, and what the future holds. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com. Guest Jenna Lyons @jennalyonsnyc Visit vegamour.com, and use code PARTY20 at checkout to receive 20% off Visit tradesy.com, and use code WORK at checkout to receive $50 off on any $200+ purchase Phexxi® (lactic acid, citric acid, and potassium bitartrate) Vaginal Gel 1.8%, 1%, 0.4% is a hormone-free, prescription birth control used only before sex. Phexxi works to maintain the vaginal pH level to prevent pregnancy and you only use it when you need it! Be sure to tell your healthcare provider if you have a recent history of 3 or more UTIs per year. Learn more, including all risks at Phexxi.com Produced By Dear Media
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If there’s one word we’ve heard over and over again this year it’s pivot. In what felt like the blink of an eye, small business owners were forced to rethink their strategy and switch course fast or risk shutting their doors. One of those businesses who saw opportunity in a crisis is Bümo. Co-founders Chriselle Lim and Joan Nguyen were just about to launch their co-working space with certified childcare onsite when the pandemic hit. Once shelter in place took over, they quickly pivoted their business into a virtual school and the response has been phenomenal. Thanks to their quick thinking and ability to adapt, Bümo is thriving and children from all over the world are attending their virtual classes from Asia to South America! In this episode of WorkParty, I sit down with Chriselle and Joan to learn more about their creative pivot, how their new virtual approach is the way of the future, and their advice for other business owners who are looking to do the same. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com. Guest Chriselle Lim & Joan Nguyen @chrisellelim @joan.nguyen.tran @bumoparent Produced by Dear Media
Times are changing and so is the way we do business. Corporate social responsibility is more important than ever, and not just to investors but to customers. More consumers are demanding that companies ditch outdated models for transparency and instead adopt open communication and sustainable practices in a bid to make the world a better place. In fact, 84% of consumers say it is important to them that a company supports charitable causes. Buying into brands that partner with charities is an easy way for consumers to feel like they’re giving back. And an overwhelming number are willing to pay more to know that what they’re spending their money on is actually good for the earth and the people on it. But the question is, can we create an ethical balance between profit and purpose? The short answer is yes and for this episode of WorkParty, our host Jaclyn Johnson sits down with Shiza Shahid who is doing just that with her kitchen and homeware company, Our Place. The co-founder of the Malala Fund is fusing her passion for philanthropy and social impact to build a brand that brings people together around home-cooked meals. Tune in to learn more about why investing from the heart is the key to building profitable businesses and thriving communities where everyone belongs. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com. Guest Shiza Shahid @shiza @ourplace Visit fromourplace.com, and use code CULTIVATE at checkout to receive $15 off your order Visit www.Tradesy.com and save $50 on our purchase of $200 or more with code WORK at checkout Produced By Dear Media
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It’s safe to say 2020 has been a year of firsts. We've endured a pandemic, persevered through quarantine, and pivoted our personal and professional lives to digital as we navigate this unprecedented time. It’s clear that we aren’t returning to “normal” any time soon so the big question is, what does the workplace after tomorrow look like? According to Stephanie Mehta, Editor-in-Chief of Fast Company, as businesses start to reopen, the greatest innovators in design, technology, and workplace leadership are thinking about the “next normal”—a world where flexibility and resilience are the coins of the realm. Stephanie says adhering to this “next normal” mentality will also set leaders up to deal with future pandemics and business interruptions. So, how do we prepare now for what’s next? In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn sits down with Stephanie to discuss how the physical footprint of offices and work campuses will change and evolve, the impact of 2020's grand remote work experiment, and how we can best manage hybrid teams of remote and in-person workers. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com. Guest Stephanie Mehta @stephaniemehta @fastcompany Produced by Dear Media
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It’s safe to say 2020 has been a year of firsts. We've endured a pandemic, persevered through quarantine, and pivoted our personal and professional lives to digital as we navigate this unprecedented time. It’s clear that we aren’t returning to “normal” any time soon so the big question is, what does the workplace after tomorrow look like? According to Stephanie Mehta, Editor-in-Chief of Fast Company, as businesses start to reopen, the greatest innovators in design, technology, and workplace leadership are thinking about the “next normal”—a world where flexibility and resilience are the coins of the realm. Stephanie says adhering to this “next normal” mentality will also set leaders up to deal with future pandemics and business interruptions. So, how do we prepare now for what’s next? In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn sits down with Stephanie to discuss how the physical footprint of offices and work campuses will change and evolve, the impact of 2020's grand remote work experiment, and how we can best manage hybrid teams of remote and in-person workers. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com. Guest Stephanie Mehta @stephaniemehta @fastcompany Produced by Dear Media
Cultivating self-confidence in the age of social media is not easy. Since the rise of platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, social media has been linked to increased feelings of loneliness, envy, depression, and anxiety. And in a recent survey, 60% of people reported that social media has negatively impacted their self-esteem. Despite these stats, Nabela Noor is using social media to inspire people to love themselves as they are. Since launching her YouTube channel back in 2013, she has amassed nearly 900K subscribers and a staggering 1.4 million Instagram followers. But Nabela is not your average beauty influencer. Since posting her first makeup tutorial to YouTube, she has used her platform to spark a self-love movement, advocate for inclusivity and diversity in the beauty industry, and push the culture forward—which is just one of the many reasons why she’s attracted major partnerships with brands like Elf Cosmetics and OGX. In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn sits down with Nabela at our digital Self-Care & Beauty Summit to talk about why representation matters, how she’s wielding her influence for good, and what her hopes are for the future of the beauty industry. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com. Guest Nabela Noor @nabela @ogx_beauty Visit vegamour.com, and use code PARTY20 at checkout to receive 20% off Produced By Dear Media
Presented by Mastercard Fact: 54% of women report workplace harassment. A staggering 64% of women are exposed to gender-based micro aggressions, with non-white women experiencing it more than anyone else. But here’s the kicker, nearly all sexual harassment or discrimination at work goes unreported and those who do, often see zero benefit. If you’ve ever had diversity or anti-harassment training at work, you’ll know that they are long overdue for a shakeup. And these statistics prove their outdated powerpoint and video presentations just aren’t working. Despite mandatory sexual harassment trainings in many states across the U.S., cases of harassment are still on the rise. Morgan Mercer recognized the critical need for education that bridged the empathy gap and she’s doing just that with her immersive enterprise training company, Vantage Point. Morgan’s technology is teaching “soft” skills like kindness and empathy through a live 360-degree virtual reality experience where users watch harassment unfold before them and have to make decisions on how to respond. In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn sits down with Morgan to discuss how she’s using technology to transform workplace training, how to drive empathy and fundamentally make the world more human, and what’s in store for the future. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com. Guest Morgan Mercer @themorganrmercer @try.vantagepoint Produced by Dear Media
It’s hard to remember a time when companies could sell products without an ingredients list, keep their process as a trade secret, and have values based on profit over purpose. Not anymore. Today, transparency rules and consumers are demanding it. Entrepreneurs are being held to a higher standard, now more than ever, but Marygrace Sexton and her daughter, Natalie, are up to the challenge. In fact, honest transparency has been at the core of their business, Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice, before it was a buzzword. Marygrace launched the business in 1989 with $20,000 she saved from a job as a radiologist’s receptionist. Her goal? To compete with the preservative-laced cartons on supermarket shelves. And she did! Natalie’s Juice keeps it simple, which is why there are never more than five ingredients in each juice. Her commitment to uncompromising quality and honest transparency has captured the hearts of consumers too. Sales last year topped $60 million on a volume of 7 million gallons. In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn sits down with Marygrace and her daughter Natalie to dive into their authentic mission, how private equity nearly spoiled everything, and why her fresh take on juice has built a $140 million-dollar company. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com. Guest Marygrace & Natalie Sexton @nataliesoj Visit vegamour.com, and use code PARTY20 at checkout to receive 20% off Visit hellorory.com/party to receive Rory's customized skincare for just $5 Produced by Dear Media
From the pages of your favorite glossy to the pavement, Taylor Tomasi Hill has been influencing our style long before it was a job title. The fashion industry veteran and street style darling has always been one stylish step ahead of the industry, continually reinventing herself and bringing the industry along with her. Kicking off her career in editorial at W Magazine, Taylor rose through the ranks of fashion and accessories, landing her at Teen Vogue and then as fashion director at the prestigious Marie Claire. In 2011 Taylor made the transition to the brand side at Moda Operandi before tapping back into her Texas roots as the VP and creative director of Forty Five Ten. Now, Taylor is bringing her expert eye to AI-driven shopping app, The Yes, as the creative and fashion director and revolutionizing the way we shop in the process. In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn sits down with Taylor to discuss the future of retail, how she’s changing the way we shop, and what the future of the fashion industry looks like through her rose-colored glasses. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com. Guest Taylor Tomasi Hill @ttomasihill @theyes Visit vegamour.com, and use code PARTY20 at checkout to receive 20% off! Produced By Dear Media
Have you ever heard of the triple bottom line? For some of you, this might be a new concept, but for Bite Toothpaste Bits founder and CEO, Lindsay McCormick, it’s been part of her business plan from day one. Businesses that have adopted the TBL framework evaluate their performance based on meeting three main criteria—social, environmental, and financial—to create greater business value. In short, they value profit, people, and the planet equally. Unfortunately it hasn’t always been the standard and a lot of businesses have valued profit over everything else and it’s impacting all of us, but especially the planet. So, how do we ensure this business model is the status quo moving forward so we can all have financially successful businesses while helping others and reducing our footprint in the process? In this episode of WorkParty, we sit down with Lindsay to dive into the TBL framework of her sustainable oral care line and learn more about her mission to eliminate the one billion plastic toothpaste tubes that end up in our landfills and ocean every single year. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
Guest
Lindsay McCormick @heylindsaymc @bite
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Sustainability hasn’t exactly been at the forefront of the $532 billion beauty industry. In fact, when it comes to packaging, ingredient sourcing, and distribution, it’s actually responsible for a great deal of waste, and it’s taken a heavy toll on the environment. But thanks to a handful of pioneering indie brands, the tides are changing. And Each & Every is one of them. In addition to using sustainable, clean ingredients—and being cruelty free—reducing product waste has also been central to their brand mission. Over the past year, they have been working on more sustainable options and have developed a multi-step plan towards a more environmentally-friendly product. Their first step in tackling this complex but very important issue is to launch their worry-free recycling program. In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn sits down with the Each & Every co-founder, Lauren Lovelady to dive into their eco-friendly mission and the challenges of creating a conscious beauty brand with a sustainable state of mind from start to finish. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
Guest
Lauren Lovelady @laurenlovelady @eachandeverycompany
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Kym Gold has been a self-starter from the get-go. With a deep-rooted passion for fashion and unwavering determination to succeed, the fashion industry vet was running her first business selling clothing on the Venice Beach boardwalk and around college campuses in her late teens. In her early 20s, Kym and her then-husband set their sights on a whitespace in the male-dominated denim industry: fashion denim. Enter True Religion Jeans, a luxury, locally-made denim line. The brand became an acclaimed leader in the premium denim market and, according to Kym, set the stage for the “Denim Fridays” office movement. The brand achieved mass popularity (keep in mind, this was the pre-social media and e-commerce era of fashion) and went on to sell the company for over $800 million in 2013. Now, she’s shifted gears to home decor with a line of high-quality ceramics that she fires in the kiln in her Malibu home. In this episode of WorkParty, we sit down with the entrepreneurial powerhouse to learn how she found her place in a male-dominated industry, built a multi-million dollar denim empire, and pivoted to a new career. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
Guest
Kym Gold @kym.gold
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It’s safe to say there is a lot of buzz around CBD and it’s easy to see why. Leading cannabis researchers project that the collective market for CBD sales in the U.S. will surpass $20 billion by 2024. Who wouldn’t want a slice of that pie? When Coco Meers launched her CBD company, Equilibria, in the spring of 2018 the space was already flooded with thousands of brands. But instead of being discouraged by the competition, Coco and her co-founder, Marcy Capron Vermillion were driven by it. The duo also didn’t view the current brands as competitors. Most of them were not seed-to-sale or medical-grade and it was clear the market was ripe for transparency and results-driven formulas. They quickly got to work on filling the whitespace. But Equilibria is so much more than just a premium, farm-fresh, full-spectrum CBD product line. The co-founders went one step further by offering personalized medical-grade CBD routines and dedicated one-on-one dosage support with a specialist—they’re the only CBD brand to offer that service. As a “for women, by women” company, they understand that female bodies are different—from cyclical changes to the very real challenges of menopause, childbirth, and everything in-between—and women deserve a CBD brand that can deliver all of the above. In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn sits down with Coco to dive Equilibria's seed to sale concept, why we should all believe the hype around CBD, and how they’ve built trust in an unregulated industry. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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Multi-hyphenate. The term is used so frequently today that you’d be forgiven for thinking it was an old concept, but for our parent’s generation, having multiple careers wasn’t the norm. Now we’re turning our side hustles into full-time jobs, switching lanes, and pivoting towards our ever-changing passions all at the same time. Not all of us have a singular focus or that “one true calling.” And to be honest, that mindset can be incredibly restrictive. Expertise in one domain will help fuel excellence in another, and it's possible to be good at more than one thing in your life, or to be good at multiple things simultaneously. Just look at Tia Mowry-Hardrict. She could have made a comfortable living just being an actor, but instead, she stepped outside of her “lane” to be an author, a producer, a YouTuber, a mother, and now an entrepreneur with her new company, Anser Supplements. For this episode, Jaclyn sits down with Tia to find out how she followed her curiosity to pursue multiple career paths, why she launched a supplements line, and the many lessons learned along the way. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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Launching a business is so much more than just having a great idea. Passion is important, of course, but if you want to scale your business for growth—and be profitable!—you need to get the fundamentals in place. Because even if your product is selling well, you’ll soon have another problem: delivering that product to all your new customers and on time. Are your business systems, infrastructure, and team able to accommodate that growth? If you’re not, then orders will start falling through the cracks which very quickly leads to unhappy customers who won’t be back for more. So, how do you scale your passion into a thriving business? To find out, we tapped someone who has done just that with wild success—Payal Kadakia, Founder and Executive Chairman of billion-dollar business, ClassPass. As we find out in this chat, scaling requires planning, funding, systems, staff, processes, technology, and partners. And yes, there will be missteps along the way but as long as you set the foundation to enable and support that growth you’ll be successful.
Guest
Payal Kadakia @payal @classpass
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Fact: Businesses with Women of Color and Black female CEOs get less than 1% of all VC funding every year. And when you consider that $85 Billion of VC funding was raised in 2017, the glaring inequality becomes very clear. However, Arian Simone is breaking the VC ceiling, stacking the odds back in her favor, and putting the dollars into the businesses who need it most with the Fearless Fund, a $5 million fund that invests exclusively in early-stage businesses run by women of color. The serial entrepreneur knows a thing or two about hard work, too. After being laid off from her job after graduating college, Arian went from living in her apartment to out of her car for almost a year. She eventually went on to build a successful PR and marketing firm from the ground up where she promoted Blockbuster films such as 007: Quantum Solace and worked with major companies from Sony Pictures, to Walt Disney Pictures. In this week's episode, Jaclyn chats with the fearless entrepreneur on how she built multiple companies from scratch, how she’s tackling inequality in the VC world, and how Women of Color can get access to capital. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
Guest
Arian Simone, @ariansimone @fearless.fund
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Aishwarya Iyer was working in Silicon Valley when a bout of stomach issues led her to research olive oil companies. What she learned was alarming--nearly 70% of olive oil consumed by Americans is rotten or rancid. Instead of ditching it from her diet, she decided to disrupt the market and start her own line of olive oil instead. Say hello to Brightland, an artisanal, small-batch extra virgin olive oil label produced in California on a single-estate farm. But the secret to her success isn’t just in the sauce (or the oil, in this case), it’s also in the packaging. Her approach strays away from the typical olive oil branding and replaces it with elevated designs and powder-coated bottles that stand out amongst the competition on the shelves. In this episode of WorkParty, we sit down with Aishwarya to learn about her Instagram-worthy bottle design, why she decided to bootstrap her business, and what it takes to disrupt an industry you have no prior experience in. Tune in to learn how you can master the art of the pivot and build a successful business that challenges the status quo. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
Guest
Aishwarya Iyer, @helloaishwarya @wearebrightland
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Fact: Women are severely underrepresented in the music industry. When the University of Southern California released their Inclusion in the Recording Studio report last year, they found that the ratio of male to female producers across 400 popular songs is 47:1. And this isn’t because women don’t have an interest in music. The female to male student ratio in music academics is almost 50:50. The high representation of female enrolled students simply doesn’t translate to the music industry workforce, particularly in leadership roles. But one woman is changing the status quo and bringing much-needed change to the outdated, male-dominated sector. Emily Lazar is the engineer behind the sound of music’s biggest names including Björk, Beck, The Killers, David Bowie, Sonic Youth, Sia, and Madonna, just to name a few! We're thrilled to sit down with the award-winning sound engineer to learn more about her story, how she went from “the other side of the glass” as a singer, songwriter, and performer into the studio to become one of the industry’s most prominent master engineers. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
Guest
Emily Lazar, @emilylazarlodge @lodgemastering
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The stats don’t lie. Companies perform better when they have female leaders in addition to males. And yet, just 5% of all venture funding supports women CEOs. This isn’t just about equality--it's about the economy, too. If we want to see higher stock returns, higher overall profit, and a higher return on equity, we have to hire women, and put them in leadership roles. Unfortunately, when you see how wide the gap is between where females are today and where we want to be, the path to equality can seem daunting. Thankfully, with people like Victoria Pettibone leading the charge, we are moving the needle towards an equal future. She strongly believes we can achieve this vision if we invest financially in female leadership now. In this episode, we sit down with Victoria to discuss how she’s doing just that as the managing director at Astia and why investing in women is investing in everyone, along with some solid advice for female founders on how to build a booming, crisis-proof business. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
Guest
Victoria Pettibone, @vpettibone @astiaglobal
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While most people find change uncomfortable, this is where entrepreneurs, innovators, and all-around game-changers thrive—successful disruption is always the ultimate goal. They recognize a sleepy category and figure out a way to wake it up. Enter Mab & Stoke—made-to-order, customized herbal super tabs that are putting wellness back into our hands, literally. Mab & Stoke CEO and founder, Christina Mace-Turner, has a history of category disruption and she’s breaking the $230 billion supplements industry wide open, one Mab Tab at a time. In this episode of WorkParty, we dive into what it takes to be a true disrupter in your industry with Christina. We also dig into her career, the lessons learned, building a company from scratch, and how she’s taking the guesswork and grind out of amplifying wellness at Mab & Stoke. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
Guest
Christina Mace-Turner, @mabmaker @mabandstoke
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Diversity matters, and more importantly, it's crucial. New research makes it crystal clear that companies with a more diverse workforce perform better financially. In fact, companies in the top 25% for gender and ethnic diversity at the executive level are more likely to have above-average profitability than companies in the bottom 25%. In short, having more diverse female executives equates to bigger share price gains, stronger revenue growth and higher profits—period. The stats don’t lie! We need an array of voices from various backgrounds, body types, races, and genders to contribute to the conversation if we want to push the culture forward. In this episode, we sit down with a passionate advocate for inclusive entrepreneurship, Carolyn Rodz, the founder and CEO of Hello Alice—the intelligent business advisor for entrepreneurs—to understand what our responsibilities are to keep the needle moving forward and make inclusion the norm, not the exception. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
Guest:
Carolyn Rodz, @carolynrodz @helloalice_com
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So, you worked hard to climb the career ladder and land your dream job, but now that you’re there, your expectation doesn’t match reality. Or perhaps you got there and just changed your mind. Either way, it’s time to make a change, to shift your focus, and lead with curiosity. But where do you even begin? In this episode, Jaclyn talks to someone who felt the fear of change but took the leap anyway, and came out on top. After a decade at Clinique and NARS, Camila Pierotti took a life-changing step and quit her job to start her own beauty brand, Sol de Janeiro. The line celebrates everybody and all bodies, is cruelty-free and uses natural, sustainable Brazilian ingredients. And her leap paid off. Today, her award-winning hero product, Brazilian Bum Bum Cream is sold every 28 seconds. It’s safe to say Camila has experience when it comes to taking chances and believing in yourself. Tune in to learn how you can master the art of the pivot to build a game-changing business and disrupt an outdated industry in the process. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
Guest
Camila Pierotti @soldejaneiro
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Despite reports that black audiences consume media far more than other demographic groups do, no one has capitalized on those stats or amplified black millennial voices like Morgan Debaun. With $9 million in funding, Blavity is one of the largest media startups and lifestyle brands for black millennials, and she’s only just getting started. The self-professed “entrepreneur and hustler” is on a mission to incite change and create a platform where everyone belongs. Not to mention she’s defying the odds by building a hugely successful digital media company in a time when the media industry is seeing closures, layoffs, and overall decline in ad revenue. In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn sits down with Morgan to discuss how she’s creating a sisterhood in Silicon Valley, navigating the nuances of being black in tech and media, and what’s in store for the future. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
Guest:
Morgan Debaun @morgandebaun @blavity
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After experiencing tech burnout in corporate management, Sonja Rasula needed a change. Frustrated by the lack of gifts and hand-made goods available in retail, she came up with the idea for a curated pop-up event that brought together local artisans to sell their designs and products. Not only would it help solve consumer woes for sourcing original gifts, but it would also help small business owners reach new audiences and increase sales, and in turn, help the local economy grow and thrive—it was a win-win! So, in 2008, she risked her entire 401k savings to start Unique Markets, and it was an immediate success. In this episode, Sonja shares how she made the leap, why it was worth the risk, and how you can turn your idea into a successful business, too. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
Guest:
Sonja Rasula, @sonjarasula @uniquemarkets
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Taking risks is scary but if you want to be a successful entrepreneur, it's necessary. Entrepreneurship is fundamentally linked to risk-taking, after all. Of course, there should be some level of research and data to inform the risk first, but oftentimes, there’s nothing like diving in head first and figuring it out along the way. In this episode of WorkParty, we’re talking all about the concept of “high risk, high reward” with someone who looked fear in the face and turned it into a cult-following. Since 2011, Kim Malek has become known as an industry leader, innovator, and disruptor for her game-changing business, Salt & Straw Ice Cream. We talk about her risk-taking nature, why it’s been integral to her success, and how you can incorporate risk into your business strategy, too. You might even learn what Kim's favorite flavor is. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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It’s safe to say that every business has been affected by the COVID-19 crisis, but there is one category that’s really felt the impact: Small Business. As the lifeblood of our economy, it’s imperative that we all do our best to help wherever and however we can. We’re committed to helping women create and cultivate the career of their dreams, which is why we’re proud to partner with Mastercard to help small business owners pivot confidently and securely with the tools and resources they need to get through this unprecedented time. In this episode, Jaclyn sits down with Ginger Siegel, the North America Small Business Lead at Mastercard, to discuss the additional resources and technology they’re delivering to support the needs of small business owners during the COVID-19 crisis, through recovery and beyond. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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The health and wellness industry is a $4.2 trillion market. And guess what? Women are leading the way. In fact, no other trillion-dollar industry is as heavily dominated by female entrepreneurs as health and wellness. Enter Chillhouse founder and CEO, Cyndi Ramirez. In just three years, she’s opened two brick-and-mortar locations, built a digital media empire, and expanded into retail and e-commerce. She’s a great example of how to lay down the foundation for success—she launched her biz with a solid digital marketing strategy from day one—and how to pivot a business in a crisis—she’s handling COVID-19 like the boss that she is. We're thankful that Dell brought us together for today's episode, live from our Money Moves Digital Summit. Get your notebooks out, because class is now in session! Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
Guest:
Cyndi Ramirez @cyndiramirez @chillhouse
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Did you know that 90% of the wine made in the U.S. is produced in California, but only 10% of the state’s wineries are led by female winemakers? Jill Russell didn't let those discouraging stats stop her from pursuing her winemaker dreams. Today, she has a seat at the table at the women-owned, women-led Cambria Estate Winery—one of the few wineries that are tipping the male-dominated industry stats in the right direction. In this episode, we sit down with Cambria’s lead winemaker to learn how she worked her way up from the bottom to shatter the wine industry’s glass ceiling and land her dream job. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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Guest:
Jill Russell @jilldelarussell @cambriawines
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Hot tip: Diversifying your income gives you financial security. If one revenue stream ends, there are others bringing money in to compensate. It's safe to say that today's podcast guest has plenty of experience on the topic. Gaby Dalkin is a multi-hyphenate with a handful of titles and business ventures. She's a trained chef, recipe developer, entrepreneur, food/lifestyle writer, author, and founder of What’s Gaby Cooking. Tune in for her advice on building an authentic business, negotiating lucrative brand partnerships, and more. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
Guest:
Gaby Dalkin @whatsgabycookin
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When Lauren “Lo” Bosworth, of "Laguna Beach" and "The Hills" reality-TV fame, noticed that the wellness industry wasn't led by or for women, she took matters into her own hands and launched Love Wellness in 2016. Her bold move to switch lanes and tap into the $4.2 trillion wellness industry paid off—big time! She successfully grew Love Wellness' revenue by 3000%. In this episode, we get down to business with the pivot pioneer to find out how she built a successful company from scratch, what it really takes to be an entrepreneur, and how she’s navigating the shift since COVID-19.
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With so much uncertainty right now, there is one thing that hasn’t changed: as an entrepreneur, betting on yourself is an investment that will have priceless returns. In this week's episode, Jaclyn sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur Gail Becker, Founder & CEO of CAULIPOWER, at Create & Cultivate's LA 2020 conference to talk money, hiring, scaling, and the courage to believe in your idea when others may not. The mother of two boys with celiac disease, Gail was desperate for nutritious food options, and when she couldn’t find any she did what any mom would do—she made her own! In just three years, CAULIPOWER is now a $100 million company with the #1 better-for-you pizza in the U.S. Talk about the power of a frustrated mama!
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The spark for a new business idea can come at any moment, and for Sheena Yaitanes that lightbulb moment came while studying chemistry and biology at UC Irvine. Frustrated by the lack of clean beauty products that not only looked good, but felt good on the skin, Sheena launched Kosas Cosmetics out of her Los Angeles home. Today, Kosas is a cult-favorite with celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Mandy Moore, Lily Aldridge, and more. In this episode, we sit down with the clean-beauty founder to dive deeper into the concept of turning your passion into profit, how she built an empire from her home, and why she went from bootstrapping to raising capital. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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Guest:
Sheena Yaitanes, Founder & CEO, Kosas Cosmetics @kosas
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Here at Create & Cultivate HQ, we’ve been spending a lot of time discussing how we can best show up for, and support, our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Community is at our core, and connecting with others is what we love to do. While the world has changed, our mission certainly has not. We’re committed to helping women create and cultivate the career of their dreams, which is why we wanted to host this special minisode to get the information and questions we're seeing pop up out in the world. Today, our host Jaclyn Johnson sits down with Create & Cultivate's Editorial Director, Sacha Strebe to chat through your COVID-19 money, career and biz strategy questions. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
Guests:
Jaclyn Johnson @jaclynrjohnson
Sacha Strebe @sacha.strebe
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When we think of efficiency and productivity, technology immediately springs to mind, but can it heighten our creativity, too? We’re seeing the emergence of new tech that's bringing the human and the digital together and fueling our ability to think creatively in the process. To shed more light on how tech can impact our inclination to innovate, we sat down with Jennifer Downes, executive director for North America marketing at Lenovo, to find out how the two can work in synergy and even amplify each other. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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Guest:
Jennifer Downes, Executive Director of NA Marketing, Lenovo @lenovous
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This week we're live from the first-ever Polka Dot Summit, hosted by Create & Cultivate and Minnie Mouse. Thanks to social media, you can go from idea to launch within hours. But the big question is, how do you build a dedicated community to support that idea? Enter Katie Sturino. The PR-girl-turned-social-media-superstar (who’s garnered a community of over half-a-million people!) launched a movement around making fashion accessible to all. Now she's expanding her reach with her own personal care brand, Megababe. We sat down with Katie to talk all about her journey from influencer to entrepreneur. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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Guest:
Katie Sturino @katiesturino
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“Don’t talk about money.” We’ve all heard this phrase at least once in our lives but we’re kicking off the new decade singing a different tune. That is, with more transparency and open dialogue around money, salaries, and the notion that women are content with what they’re given—that's simply not true. In this episode, we sit down with Divya Gugnani, CEO and co-founder of Wander Beauty, and serial entrepreneur. This isn’t her first rodeo. In fact, this is her fourth venture so it’s safe to say she has experience when it comes to managing money and business. We dive into fundraising, common money mistakes, the importance of co-founders, and navigating the male-dominated world of venture capital. This episode is knowledge-packed, so grab your notebook and prepare to take notes. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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Guest:
Divya Gugnani @dgugnani @wander_beauty
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The Create & Cultivate 100 list is back! Every January, we honor 100 women who are taking the world by storm—women who are ditching tradition, fighting for change in the workplace, and inspiring the next gen of women to not just please the boss, but be the boss. We went behind the scenes at our Create & Cultivate 100 photoshoot to ask our honorees what their biggest hopes are for women in the new year. Tune in for inspiration, and join us in making 2020 the best year yet! Socialize with us @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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This week, we're live from Create & Cultivate's Small Business Summit with Sophia Bush and Stacy London. The real-life gal pals open up about learning to say no, goal setting, and the power of a simple hug. Let's call it insightful girl talk. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com. Guests: Sophia Bush @sophiabush Stacy London @stacylondonreal Acuity Scheduling for 45 days FREE Produced by Dear Media
Discipline runs in Karolína Kurková's blood. She was a professional gymnast throughout grade school and into her early teen years before she stepped onto the runway and rose to supermodel fame. Nowadays, Karolína is running a children's wellness company, Gryph & IvyRose, selling everything from chocolate probiotics to bubble baths. Rumor has it, her kid-marketed products are so good they're attracting adult attention. Tune in for the full story. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
Guest:
Karolína Kurková @karolinakurkova
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Aleen Keshishian signed her first client in the '90s. Her name was Natalie Hershlag, a young up-and-comer eager to break into acting. Today we know her as Natalie Portman. It was all uphill from there for Aleen, who eventually added Selena Gomez, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Paul Rudd, among others, to her talent roster. This week, we chat with Aleen about her work ethos, including what it takes to build a solid team and how she landed Jennifer Aniston the biggest deal in television history. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
Guest:
Aleen Keshishian @aleenkeshishian
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Kindness breeds success. Kind people have infectious personalities and are simply a pleasure to be around. Model-turned-entrepreneur Lily Aldridge lives her life by this philosophy. Though she has many admirable traits, it’s her kindness that’s propelled her from an acclaimed supermodel to founder of her own perfume line, Lily Aldridge Parfums. This week on WorkParty, we’re live in Nashville chatting with Aldridge about taking the plunge into the beauty industry, creating sustainable products, and more. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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Year & Day Founder Kathryn Duryea has enjoyed setting the table her entire life, but when it came time to invest in her own tableware set she noticed a white space in the market—modern, yet affordable options were nearly nonexistent. So she designed her own. Fast forward to today and her business has now taken off, not to mention her products are a staple in the homes of stars like Mandy Moore and Eva Chen. Tune in for the full story. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com. https://www.Vistaprint.com Promo Code: WORK50 Acuity Scheduling for 45 days FREE www.fabfitfun.com promo code: WORKPARTY for $10 off your first box Use code WORKPARTY at www.siobeauty.com to receive 20% off a single purchase or your first subscription when you subscribe for auto refill. Produced by Dear Media
Rea Ann Silva has singlehandedly changed the way people do their makeup. The Beautyblender—now a cult-favorite beauty tool—has won 10 Allure "Best of Beauty" Awards, is a favorite among celebs like Kim Kardashian and Meghan Markle, and is projected to do over $215 million in global sales this year alone without any funding! For this week’s episode, we spoke with the former makeup artist and her daughter Erica Dickerson on building a self-funded empire, dealing with copycats, and mixing family with business. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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We're all seeking a purpose, right? It's part of the human condition. But while we all wish to pursue a career that we'll excel at, we want to feel fulfilled by what we're doing, too. If we're lucky, we'll achieve both. On this week's episode, Allure's Editor in Chief, Michelle Lee, chats with Giuliana Rancic on how she did just that. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.
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This week we're covering an important, yet widely unspoken, topic: female sexual health. Live from the Create & Cultivate SF Conference, Rumer Willis chats with fellow advocate and creator of "female viagra", Cindy Eckert, about just that—sexual health, advocacy, women's rights, and how Cindy founded and sold two businesses for $1.5 billion. Yep, this episode is not-to-be-missed. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com. Guests: Cindy Eckert @cindypinkCEO Rumer Willis @rumerwillis https://www.AcuityScheduling.com/WorkParty for 45 days FREE https://www.FinancialGym.com/WorkParty for 20% off your monthly membership Produced by Dear Media
Sourcing trustworthy skincare advice isn't easy. Does sleeping on your back prevent wrinkles? Is retinol really the holy grail in anti-aging? Is the sun our worst enemy? We uncover all the answers to your hot-button skincare questions on this week's episode with The Skinny Confidential's Lauryn Evarts-Bosstick, board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Anna Guanche (aka Dr. Beauty) and RoC Skincare. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com. Guests: The Skinny Confidential @theskinnyconfidential Dr. Anna Guanche @annaguanchemd RoC Skincare @rocskincareofficial https://www.awaytravel.com/workparty for $20 off ANY suitcase using the code "WORKPARTY" at checkout!!! Produced by Dear Media
This week we're live from the Create & Cultivate San Francisco Conference with the multi-talented, Jenna Dewan. Our CEO Jaclyn Johnson chatted with the actress, dancer, and author to discuss imposter syndrome, building a team, and her new book, Gracefully You: How to Live Your Best Life Every Day. Oh, and Lizzo, Jenna loves Lizzo. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com. Guest: Jenna Dewan @jennadewan GoMacro Promo Code: PARTY for 30% off plus FREE SHIPPING Financial Gym for 20% off your membership when you mention Work Party! Produced by Dear Media
We're live from Create & Cultivate's San Francisco Conference with Kourtney Kardashian, Founder & CEO of Poosh. She sat down with longtime BFF Allison Statter to talk about the inspiration behind her lifestyle brand, juggling multiple projects, and which Kardashian sister is her favorite (today, at least). Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at www.workparty.com. Financial Gym - To get started schedule a free 20 minute consultation call. Make sure to mention “Work Party” on your call and get 20% off your monthly membership GoMacro -Use code PARTY at checkout for 30% off and free shipping! Kourtney Kardashian @kourtneykardash Produced by Dear Media
And we're back! We're kicking off Season 4 live from Project WOMENS Las Vegas, where we talked personal style, breaking boundaries, and the power of knowing your value with journalist & TV host Catt Sadler and celebrity stylist Marni Senofonte. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at www.workparty.com
Guest information:
Catt Sadler @iamcattsadler
Marni Senofonte @marnixmarni Produced by Dear Media
We’re bringing it back to our AerieREALTREAT event for this episode of Workparty. Jaclyn sat down with crowd favorite actress and personality, Busy Philipps, to discuss beauty standards as a celebrity, the importance of friendship, and much more. The past year has been chock full of surprises for Busy and we were lucky enough to get the inside scoop. This raw and comical interview with her will leave you wanting more. So, take a ride with us as we dive into what being Busy Philipps is all about. Don’t forget to join the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at www.workparty.com. Guest information: Busy Philipps @busyphilipps Produced by Dear Media.
We’re welcoming OfAKind co-founders and Work Wife authors Erica Cerulo and Claire Mazur to the podcast. In this episode of Work Party, Jaclyn quizzes the girls on the importance of female camaraderie, professional relationships, and why we all need a work wife in our lives. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest update at www.workparty.com. Guest information: Erica Cerulo @ericacerulo Claire Mazur @clairemazur Produced by Dear Media.
We were lucky enough to have not one but two influential women on this episode of Workparty. Jaclyn interviews cool girl icon and celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin along with body-positive activist and model Denise Bidot. Both women hold a strong digital media presence and have left their imprint on the beauty industry by way of their endeavors. Come along for this episode of Workparty and don’t forget to join the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at www.workparty.com. Guest information: Jen Atkin @jenatkinhair Denise Bidot @denisebidot Produced by Dear Media.
For this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn hosted a fireside chat at our Aerie REALtreat event with Jenna Kutcher. Mom, photographer, podcast host, influencer, business owner—the list goes on. Jenna Kutcher tells us first hand about monetizing her passions, how important it is to have multiple streams of revenue, being a dedicated mother, and much more. You’re going to want to take notes on this one. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest update at www.workparty.com. Guest information: Jenna Kutcher @jennakutcher
Jaclyn talks to Rachel Tipograph about helping big brands turn social into sales! As the Founder of MikMak, Rachel has already raised over 1 million dollars in funding to fuel her groundbreaking platform that creates short, shopable videos to market beauty, tech and home-related products. She’s growing her team, constantly iterating + proving that going against the grain pays off in BIG ways! Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at www.workparty.com. Guest Information Rachel Tipograph: @racheltipograph
Today, we’re talking with expert Sharifa Murdock and Rebecca Minkoff; two powerhouse women to chat about navigating an industry known for being particularly cutthroat, how they built their careers in fashion from bottom up, and why mentorship and bringing up those behind you is so important (especially in the fashion industry). Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at www.workparty.com. Guest Information Sharifa Murdock: @sharifasays Rebecca Minkoff: @Rebecca Minkoff
In under a decade, Danielle Bernstein has collaborated with numerous brands and founded her world-renowned fashion empire WeWoreWhat that she started as a sophomore in college back in 2010! Danielle also infamously revealed that bloggers make $5,000 to $15,000 per Instagram post. At the time she had less than a million followers and has since accumulated over 2 million followers. She joined us at Brickell City Center to chat about how she turned her love for fashion into multiple monetization streams of income, common misconception people have about bloggers, and how she breaks away from feeling overwhelmed by social media! Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at www.workparty.com.
We’re taking it back to the stage at our Create and Cultivate NYC conference to share a special conversation between Actress and Activist Amber Heard and Mandana Dayani who is the Founder of the amazing voting & civic engagement platform called I Am A Voter. As you’re probably well aware, as women, it is a crucial time to get educated and get active in our democracy. As the lead change maker at I Am A Voter, Mandana Dayani interviewed Amber Heard about her role as a UN Human Rights champion & why she’s refusing to accept the status quo and much more. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at www.workparty.com. Guest Information Amber Heard: @AmberHeard Mandana Dayani: @MandanaDayani I Am A Voter: @iamavoter
Sit back, relax, and let the self-care vibes roll in! We're live in NYC chatting with #GirlBoss and Founder of Chillhouse, Cyndi Ramirez. From plant-based beauty routine level ups to anxiety-reducing tips and tricks Chillhouse is a destination for modern self-care that's truly changing the game. During this convo, Cyndi chats about what it's like working with her husband, expanding her thriving business into The Chill Times, and the importance of managing self-care with the daily hustle and bustle that comes along with owning a business.
Chillhouse Link: https://chillhouse.com/ Chillhouse IG Link: www.instagram.com/chillhouse The Chill Times IG Link: www.instagram.com/thechilltimes Cyndi’s Personal IG Link: www.instagram.com/cyndiramirez
When it comes to building confidence, Ashley Graham has quite a few gems to share. Coming live from the #CreateCultivateNYC main stage, Ashley and Jaclyn dish the deets about owning your true journey and acknowledging platforms that need more balanced representation. Tune in for some much needed real talk about.
Straight from the Desert Pop Up stage, Jaclyn Johnson and Jameela Jamil discuss growing up and growing into becoming feminists in progress. The women broke down some heavy conversations from modern day feminism, inclusion and how to not take your own physical body for granted. Tune in for a ton of wisdom and positivity from Jameela Jamil herself. Resources: www.workparty.com CCInsiders: https://www.createcultivate.com/get-insider-access
Before you roll out your next product, there are a few things you need to have in place. In this episode, Jaclyn Johnson is speaking with Ariel Kaye, founder of Parachute Home about all things she’s learned about developing high quality products that her customers love. From finding the right manufacturing teams to having stellar customer service, running a successful product line takes a lot of work. We tapped our expert Caroline Lee, to bring in some of the party. Caroline is a creative multi-hyphenate queen and she’s sharing her tips for manifesting creative ideas and establishing a workflow that helps you bring your products to life.
Getting ready to launch your big idea? This is the #WorkParty episode you need. Jaclyn Johnson is speaking with Shay Mitchell, actress YouTube #Shaycation extraordinaire and founder of BEIS about the entire process of launching her new travel luggage brand. From vision boarding to hiring a passionate team, Shay is breaking down the entire journey. This week’s WorkParty expert, Jessy Fofana is the founder of LaRue a chic PR agency behind the launches of some of your favorite brands. Jessy is giving us the keys to pitching your next launch to the press to generate buzz and get the most hype possible for your new business! CareOf: Use code WORKPARTY for 15% your first month of personalized vitamins! www.takecareof.com Resources: www.workparty.com
Thinking about how to grow and scale your business but don’t know where to start? In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn sits down with Katrina and Karena, BFFs turned co founders of Tone it Up, these women have been there and done that. Tone it Up is a community of women devoted to fitness, nutrition, lifestyle and health. Together, Katrina and Karena have built a power team, launched product lines, nutrition plans, an app for their community, recipe collections and so much more. Our WorkParty expert is Baily Hancock, a collaboration consultant who teaches people how to leverage their community to achieve their goals. So if you haven’t moved into hiring or building a team yet, Baily is sharing tips on asking for help, what to look for in a business partner and so much more.
WorkParty the podcast just got fab! This special episode is coming LIVE from our Create & Cultivate ATX pop up with Queer Eye’s very own, Tan France. We were crying, laughing, nodding in agreement, ‘yas’ing in validation and so much more. Tan dropped some major knowledge including “How to not be a bitch at work,” which is also a chapter in his 🆕 book. Tune in for major deets on season 3 of Queer Eye and the full story on Tan’s epic moment with Victoria Beckham.
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The Create & Cultivate 100 list is back! It’s a list of powerhouses inspiring a whole new generation of girls to not just please the boss, but be the boss. Each category honors 10 women who are bucking tradition, making history, and fighting for change in the workplace and the world. They accept challenges, break through barriers, and inspire the masses. We went behind the scenes of our photoshoot to ask the women what they’re manifesting for 2019. Tune in to get inspired and motivated to make 2019 your best year ever, too!
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This minisode is coming live from the first ever Create & Cultivate Vision Summit. Jaclyn Johnson and Venus Williams took to the main stage for a keynote conversation on Venus’s work for equal pay, sisterhood and the two women discussed what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Tune in for the full conversation! Follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at www.workparty.com Host Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/ Guest Venus Williams: https://www.instagram.com/venuswilliams/ EleVen by Venus Williams: https://elevenbyvenuswilliams.com/ Episode Resources www.workparty.com www.createcultivate.com
This bonus episode is all about YOU! Jaclyn Johnson & Heather Records answer fan submitted questions on a range of topics from generating partnerships in the early days of your business to how much to pay yourself as a founder during year one. Tune in to see if you got a shout out and keep submitting your WorkParty questions and podcast topics on the blog at workparty.com.
Welcome to the WorkPartyTour minisodes. In this minisode we’re bringing the party to you straight from the WorkPartyTour stage with Kendra Scott. Whether you’re running the show or balancing your side hustles, stay tuned for the real-talk business advice you need. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at workparty.com Guest Information: Kendra Scott: https://www.instagram.com/kendrascott/ Host: Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/ Episode Resources: WorkParty.com createcultivate.com
The motto, the mantra, everything Create & Cultivate stands for is embedded in the message of Collaboration Over Competition. In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn dishes on the importance of collaborating, and how it could help all women continue thriving in their careers. She chats with actress and activist, Sophia Bush, about why coming together is so important, and much more. To help break down collaboration in the business world, we have our career expert, Blair Decembrele, Director of Global Integrated Marketing and Communications at LinkedIn, chiming in. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at www.workparty.com Guest Information:
Sophia Bush: @sophiabush
Expert:
Blair Decembrele: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairdecembrele/
Host:
Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/
C&C Headquarters:
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Episode Resources:
WorkParty.com createcultivate.com
Welcome to the WorkPartyTour minisodes. In this minisode we’re bringing the party to you straight from the WorkPartyTour stage with Lisa Price, Founder of Carol’s Daughter. Whether you’re running the show or balancing your side hustles, stay tuned for the real-talk business advice you need. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at workparty.com Guest Information: Lisa Price: https://www.instagram.com/iamlisaprice/ Carol’s Daughter: https://www.carolsdaughter.com/ Host: Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/ Episode Resources: WorkParty.com createcultivate.com
Nailing your company’s business pitch is one of the first things you should do to establish your new business. Every great pitch involves the what, the who, and the why behind the company. In this episode of WorkParty the podcast, Jaclyn shares how she landed on the tagline for Create & Cultivate and interviews Barbara Corcoran, the Queen of New York real estate and shark on the TV series Shark Tank, on how to nail your business pitch and win over a room of potential investors. To help us understand the basics of branding, our expert @jasminetakanikos is sharing the keys to launching a new brand. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at www.workparty.com
Welcome to the WorkPartyTour minisodes. In this minisode we’re bringing the party to you straight from the WorkPartyTour stage in Nashville with Jen Gotch, Founder of ban.do. Whether you’re running the show or balancing your side hustles, stay tuned for the real-talk business advice you need. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at workparty.com Guest Information: Jen Gotch: https://www.instagram.com/jengotch/ ban.do: https://www.instagram.com/shopbando/ Host: Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/ Episode Resources: WorkParty.com createcultivate.com
Welcome to the WorkPartyTour minisodes. In this minisode we’re bringing the party to you straight from the WorkPartyTour stage in Nashville with Jen Gotch, Founder of ban.do. Whether you’re running the show or balancing your side hustles, stay tuned for the real-talk business advice you need. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at workparty.com Guest Information: Jen Gotch: https://www.instagram.com/jengotch/ ban.do: https://www.instagram.com/shopbando/ Host: Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/ Episode Resources: WorkParty.com createcultivate.com
In this special live episode of WorkParty the podcast, Jaclyn is joined by co-founders of Summer Fridays, Marianna Hewitt and Lauren Gores for the Dear Media live podcast series at The Grove in Los Angeles. The three boss babes discuss the strategic phenomenon of turning a blog into a strong brand. Our expert, Reesa Lake is the EVP of Brand Partnerships behind some of the biggest names in the game and she’s breaking down how to turn your likes into cold hard cash. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at www.workparty.com Guest Information: Marianna Hewitt: @marianna_hewitt Lauren Gores: @laurengores Summer Fridays: @summerfridays Expert: Reesa Lake: @reesalake Host: Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/ C&C Headquarters: Tyeal: https://www.instagram.com/tyeal/ Episode Resources: WorkParty.com createcultivate.com
Welcome to the WorkPartyTour minisodes. In this minisode we’re bringing the party to you straight from the WorkPartyTour stage with Deepica Mutyala, Founder of TINTED. Whether you’re running the show or balancing your side hustles, stay tuned for the real-talk business advice you need. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at workparty.com Guest Information: Deepica Mutyala: https://www.instagram.com/deepica/ TINTED: https://www.instagram.com/TINTED/ Host: Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/ Episode Resources: WorkParty.com createcultivate.com
Resiliency is defined as the power or ability to return to your original form, after being bent, compressed, or broken, or the ability to recover readily from adversity. Resiliency required is one of our WorkParty commandments because being an entrepreneur, being a business woman and being the boss is hard as fuck and it never gets easier. In this episode of WorkParty the podcast Jaclyn interviews, @phoebeorobinson of the HBO show 2 Dope Queens and Author of ‘Everything's Trash But It’s Okay' on bouncing back and being a multi-hyphenate woman. Our expert @katiesturino, founder of MegaBabe shares advice on using your platform to make a difference no matter what the haters say. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at www.workparty.com Guest Information: Phoebe Robinson: @dopequeenpheebs Everything's Trash But It’s Okay: https://www.amazon.com/Everythings-Trash-But-Its-Okay/dp/0525534148 Expert: Katie Sturino: @the12ishstyle MegaBabe Beauty: https://megababebeauty.com/ Host: Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/ C&C Headquarters: Heather Records: https://www.instagram.com/cashmoneyrec0rdz/ Episode Resources: WorkParty.com createcultivate.com
Welcome to the WorkPartyTour minisodes. In this minisode we’re bringing the party to you straight from the WorkPartyTour stage with Emily Schuman, Founder of Cupcakes and Cashmere. Whether you’re running the show or balancing your side hustles, stay tuned for the real-talk business advice you need. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at workparty.com Guest Information: Emily Schuman: https://www.instagram.com/emilyschuman/ Cupcakes and Cashmere: https://www.instagram.com/shopcupcakesandcashmere/ Host: Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/ Heather Records: https://www.instagram.com/cashmoneyrec0rdz/ Episode Resources: WorkParty.com createcultivate.com
Here’s the thing, when your in it, failure feels like shit. There are no ifs ands or buts about it but hindsight is 20/20 and the truth is failure is character building. It teaches you more about yourself, your business and who you can be in the future than you will ever know. In this episode we’re talking about failing upward and some steps she took to reach success with the founder of Spanx, @sarablakely and our expert @maxiemccoy shares her three keys to self-confidence with us. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at www.workparty.com
Guest Information:
Sara Blakely: @sarablakely
Expert:
Maxie McCoy: @maxiemccoy
Host:
Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/
C&C Headquarters:
Tyeal: https://www.instagram.com/tyeal/
Episode Resources:
WorkParty.com createcultivate.com
Welcome to the WorkParty minisodes. In this minisode we’re giving you a taste of some of the Create & Cultivate Chicago magic with Jeni Britton Bauer, Founder of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. Whether you’re running the show or balancing your side hustles, stay tuned for the real-talk business advice you need. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at workparty.com
Behind every great woman are great women. Your tribe is your rock as an entrepreneur and Jaclyn knows all about this. In this episode of WorkParty the podcast, Jaclyn interviews celebrity hairstylist and founder Kristin Ess on how she build her business dream team. Our tribe expert, Ally Love gives us the inside scoop to creating a strong sense of community IRL. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at www.workparty.com Guest Information: Kristen Ess: @Kristen_Ess Expert: Ally Love: @allymisslove Host: Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/ C&C Headquarters: Tyeal: https://www.instagram.com/tyeal/ Episode Resources: WorkParty.com createcultivate.com
Welcome to the WorkParty minisodes. In this minisode we’re giving you a taste of some of the Create & Cultivate Chicago magic with Lauren McGoodwin, Founder of Career Contessa, an online career resource for women. Whether you’re running the show or balancing your side hustles, stay tuned for the real-talk business advice you need. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at workparty.com Guest Information: Lauren McGoodwin: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmcgoodwin/ Career Contessa: https://www.instagram.com/careercontessa/ Host: Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/ Heather Records: https://www.instagram.com/cashmoneyrec0rdz/ Episode Resources: WorkParty.com createcultivate.com
In Workparty the book, Jaclyn talks about how women helped her build her businesses through introduction emails, recommendations and allowing her to get a foot in the door for important meetings. This is something every single one of us can do, rich, poor, successful, unsuccessful, high up or entry level. We can all help each other out and pay it forward because one woman’s success is all of our success. In this episode of WorkParty the podcast, Jaclyn interviews the actress and philanthropist Kristen Bell on how she pays it forward in her everyday life and through her business This Bar Saves Lives. Our expert for this episode, Jesse Draper, founder of Halogen Ventures, shares how she got started in the business of creating the next female billionaire through venture capital funding. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at www.workparty.com Guest Information: Kristen Bell: @kristenanniebell This Bar Saves Lives: https://amzn.to/2QHBvY7 Expert: Jesse Draper: @Jessecdraper Halogen Ventures: @Halogenvc Host: Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/ C&C Headquarters: Tyeal: https://www.instagram.com/tyeal/ Episode Resources: WorkParty.com createcultivate.com
Welcome to the WorkParty minisodes. In this minisode we’re giving you a taste of some of the Create & Cultivate Chicago magic with Ashley Tisdale, Actress, Singer and Founder of Illuminate Cosmetics Whether you’re running the show or balancing your side hustles, stay tuned for the real-talk business advice you need. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at workparty.com Guest Information: Ashley Tisdale: https://www.instagram.com/ashleytisdale/ Illuminate Cosmetics: https://www.instagram.com/illuminatecosmetics/ Host: Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/ Heather Records: https://www.instagram.com/cashmoneyrec0rdz/ Episode Resources: WorkParty.com createcultivate.com
As modern working women we make negotiations on a daily basis. You know, those tough conversations like salary negotiations, diversity and inclusion initiatives (or problems), the termination or low performance of employees, dealing with criticism, sexual harassment. The list goes on. In this episode of WorkParty the podcast, Jaclyn interviews @marieforleo on handling negotiations and how we should all look at money as power. Our expert @karenokonwo defines diversity for us and shares advice on how we can do our part in supporting black women in corporate america. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at www.workparty.com Guest Information: Marie Forleo: https://www.marieforleo.com/ Expert: Karen Okonkwo: www.instagram.com/karenokonkwo TONL: https://tonl.co/ Host: Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/ C&C Headquarters: Tyeal: https://www.instagram.com/tyeal/ Episode Resources: WorkParty.com createcultivate.com
Welcome to the WorkParty minisodes. In this minisode we’re giving you a taste of some of the Create & Cultivate Chicago magic with Chriselle Lim, designer of Chriselle Lim Collection and Founder of CINCStudios Whether you’re running the show or balancing your side hustles, stay tuned for the real-talk business advice you need. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at workparty.com Guest Information: Chriselle Lim: https://www.instagram.com/chrisellelim/ CINC Studios: http://www.cincstudios.com/ Host: Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/ Heather Records: https://www.instagram.com/cashmoneyrec0rdz/ Episode Resources: WorkParty.com createcultivate.com WorkParty theme music written by le swish
When Jaclyn Johnson first started Create & Cultivate it was a total side project. She was running her marketing and events agency at the time. As time passed and the momentum grew around Create & Cultivate, she knew she had to make a shift mentally and start thinking about it as a business for it to become a business. In this episode of WorkParty the podcast, Jaclyn interviews the fashion icon @rachelzoe on how she built her empire and our creativity expert, Jihan, founder of @geronimo, is breaking down the keys to knowing your worth as a creative. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at www.workparty.com
Guest Information:
Rachel Zoe: @Rachelzoe
Expert:
Jihan Zencirli: @Geronimo
Host:
Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/
C&C Headquarters:
Tyeal: https://www.instagram.com/tyeal/
Episode Resources:
WorkParty.com
createcultivate.com
WorkParty theme music written by le swish
Welcome to the WorkParty minisodes. In this minisode we’re giving you a taste of some of the Create & Cultivate Chicago magic with Whitney Port, designer and author. Whether you’re running the show or balancing your side hustles, stay tuned for the real-talk business advice you need. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at workparty.com
Guest Information:
Whitney Port: @whitneyeveport
DryBar: http://whitneyport.com
Host:
Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/
Episode Resources:
WorkParty.com
createcultivate.com
WorkParty theme music written by le swish
The number one question we get at Create & Cultivate conferences and on social media is when do I start my business and how? In this episode of WorkParty the podcast, Jaclyn Johnson, CEO of Create & Cultivate, interviews professional makeup artist and serial entrepreneur, Bobbi Brown and the two powerhouse women break down the four steps to get your business out into the world. Our legal expert, Brenda Schamy, explains the meaning behind all the important paperwork involved in starting a new business. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at workparty.com
Guest Information:
Bobbi Brown: @justbobbibrown
Just Bobbi: https://www.justbobbi.com/
EVOLUTION_18: https://evolution18.com/
Expert:
Brenda Schamy: http://dsmiami.com/ Brenda Schamy instagram: @bschams
Host:
Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/
C&C Headquarters:
Tyeal: https://www.instagram.com/tyeal/
Episode Resources:
WorkParty.com
createcultivate.com WorkParty theme music written by le swish
Description: Welcome to the WorkParty minisodes. In this minisode we’re giving you a taste of some of the Create & Cultivate Chicago magic from front stage with Alli Webb, founder of DryBar and Jaclyn Johnson, founder and CEO of Create & Cultivate. Whether you’re running the show or balancing your side hustles, stay tuned for the real-talk business advice you need. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at workparty.com
Guest Information:
Alli Webb: @alliwebb
DryBar: www.thedrybar.com
Host:
Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/
Episode Resources:
WorkParty.com
createcultivate.com WorkParty theme music written by le swish
Part work, Part party. WorkParty is a movement for a new generation of women like yourself, women who are redefining the meaning of work on their own terms. Welcome to WorkParty the podcast. Where creative and entrepreneurial women celebrate each other’s successes. WorkParty is the vision of Jaclyn Johnson, the powerhouse founder and CEO behind Create & Cultivate, the fastest growing online platform and conference for millennial women in business. In WorkParty the book, Jaclyn spills on how she found the determination to flip her rock bottom moment into hard work and success —and how you can, too. By age 32 she had sold a company, launched a new one, bought her first home, found the love of her life and had a million ups and downs in between. WorkParty the podcast is all the lessons she learned and the advice she wishes she had gotten along the way. You’ll hear from female founders, CEOs, entrepreneurs, creatives and so many other badass boss ladies. And what do you get from listening? We’re keeping it 100, giving you that career real-talk, and no BS advice.
To check out the WorkParty blog and learn more about the WorkParty book and tour visit WorkParty.com. You can also follow along for daily updates and exclusive content on Instagram at @WorkParty.