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Girlfriends & BusinessJulie Solomon On Accepting Shame, Making Bold Decisions And Getting What You WantBrit is joined by brand expert, educator, podcaster, and author Julie Solomon. She’s the ultimate powerhouse woman who recently published her first book called Get What You Want: How to Go From Unseen to Unstoppable. Julie was one of the first influencers to use her PR background to monetize her social media and pitch herself to major brands. We talk about how she’s learned to hone in on her bold decision making skills and break out of the ‘stuck’ mentality. We discuss how to be vulnerable online while still respecting your own boundaries, and the importance of finding...2022-06-0743 min
Raising the Bar with Alli and AdrianFinal Episode! What’s Alli doing next? with Dan Tocchini and Mark Edwards from Take New Ground.With heavy and full hearts Alli and Adrian are doing their final sign off at Raising the Bar. The heart of this conversation has always been from the beginning to meet and serve founders and share insights from building a company from the ground up. Alli and Adrian share what’s happening next on their journey to serve leaders. Take New Ground, a sought after Leadership Coaching & Training Company is the next platform for deep engagement with Alli and so many other founders just like her. Find us at the next Impact Series….www.impact.takenewground.com FIND OUT HOW JU...2021-10-2944 minGirlfriends & BusinessHow Alli Stays Motivated to Keep the Momentum GoingWe Talk About: Adapting to change Staying positive in the face of disappointment Giving yourself downtime Enjoying life Resources: Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc Show Notes: Things always change. It’s unavoidable. Sometimes we’re feeling super motivated – and, then, things suddenly get upended. We have to figure out a way to maintain that momentum despite the shift. And then there’s the problem of staying motivated when the thing you’re working on just isn’t happening the way you want it to. Alli’s going to share...2021-09-1409 minGirlfriends & BusinessAlli and Lori Answer Your Questions!We Talk About: Highlights and lowlights The dangers of burnout and hustle When to partner with someone What to look for in a business partnership How to prioritize your different ideas Resources: Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc Show Notes: In this roundtable episode, Alli and Lori are going to be answering your questions that you’ve sent in to our text list! First, we talk about how to decide when to partner with someone or if that’s just an excuse for your fear...2021-08-1128 minGirlfriends & BusinessAlli’s Top Tips for Leading TeamsWe Talk About: Building a strong team Empowering your people Leading by example Ditching the ego Resources: Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc Show Notes: Being a great leader is key to running a successful business. Just facts. The good news is that leadership skills can be learned, both in advance and in the trenches. Sometimes learning things the hard way is the best way, but it doesn’t hurt to get some advice from people who’ve been there. We’re going to look at some lea...2021-07-1307 minGirlfriends & BusinessStarting a Startup with Meredith Quill, Founder of Becket & QuillWe Talk About: Being a blank slate Recognizing what you don’t know and aren’t good at The importance of being direct The stresses of running a business Resources: becketandquill.com Instagram: @meredithlquill Follow Alli: @alliwebb Follow Lori: @loriharder Follow Brittany: @britdrisc Show Notes: In this round table episode, we have a special guest: Co-Founder of Becket + Quill, Meredith Quill! She’s going to talk about what to expect when you’re starting a new business and all of the ways it’s different than you’d imagined. Find out why A...2021-06-0226 minGirlfriends & BusinessGirlfriends & BusinessGirlfriends & Business is for ambitious women who want to take their business, career, and life to the next level. Hosts Alli Webb, founder of Drybar, Lori Harder, founder of Lite Pink and Brittany Driscoll, founder of Squeeze are your new virtual business besties bringing you the conversations, mentorship and advice they wish they had while building their businesses. They’re the girlfriends you’ve always wanted and they’re bringing you conversations and real world insights with other female entrepreneurs, founders and experts to help you grow and scale your business while balancing your life and relationships. Also av...2021-03-2501 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianFeeding America's Youth with FoodCorps Founder Curt EllisFoodCorps has spent the past decade fighting our fast food nation by connecting kids to healthy food in schools. Today the organization’s founder, Curt Ellis, lifts the lid on the current school cafeteria ecosystem, and the domino effects a bad diet has on our wellbeing and economy at large. We discuss how school cafeterias are moving away from heat-and-serve to fresh cooking, why it’s so important to have children actively involved in menu building, and why now is the perfect time to transform our kid’s lunch trays. This episode is sure to give you...2021-02-2447 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianShit We Love - Recovering a RelationshipToday we’re tackling what it means to create and maintain a great relationship with the one-and-only Dan Tocchini. As a seasoned business coach and dedicated husband, his wisdom is the real deal when it comes to understanding this beautiful yet complicated thing we call love. Dan generously shares his mastery alongside the real-life learning experiences he’s accrued cultivating the conscious-partnership so many of us crave. Trust us, you’re going to want to take notes on this one! Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k ...2021-02-2237 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianCommunication, Commitment, & Challenges in Relationships & Business with Lori & Chris HarderLori and Chris Harder are the ultimate power couple goals. Their intentional approach has helped them manifest a successful romantic and business relationship that has inspired us in so many ways. We go behind the scenes of their partnership and learn about the different tools they employ to show up as the best possible version of themselves. Plus, Lori unveils her exciting new beverage venture, Lite Pink, which has propelled their relationship to new heights. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out their amazing podcasts, The Chris Harder Show and Earn your Happ...2021-02-1957 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianBecoming a Good City Mentor with Brian LarrabeeToday we’re joined by Brian Larrabee, the founder of Good City Mentors, a Los Angeles-based non-profit that partners high-achieving professionals and creatives with struggling high-schools through hourly mentor sessions with their students. This community-based initiative has sprouted into a well-oiled machine, attracting some of the world’s biggest brands to invest in the future generation of heroes. Today, they have 400 volunteers spread across 15 schools, and they’re growing stronger every day. We can’t wait to get involved, and we hope the feeling is mutual! Connect with us on Insta: Alli...2021-02-1745 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianShit that Bugs Us: Covid DietsToday we’re weighing in on diets, and the new meal routine we’re currently trying out of size: The 4-Hour Body by Tim Ferriss. Covid seems to have had a yo-yo effect on everyone’s routine, so fingers crossed this new regime has sticking power! Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k Resources: The 4-Hour Body Raising the Bar with Alli and Adrian is a production of Crate Media2021-02-1511 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianCurating a Dating App That’s Meant to Be Deleted with Justin McLeodHinge has boldly positioned itself as a different kind of dating app, which replaces engagement metrics and retainment stats for real connection and authenticity. They don’t want you to use the app more — they want you to never have to use it again. We dig into Hinge’s unique algorithm, which intentionally sidesteps the soul-destroying cycle of speed-swiping and ghosting. Justin reveals how Hinge has evolved from a dating app to a modern love expert service, and why the business of love beats any other day job. Connect with us on Insta: Alli...2021-02-1253 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianWhy Alli Put a Ring on Boutique Jewelry Brand, Becket + Quill | with Meredith QuillIt’s high time you all met Alli’s new business partner, Meredith Quill. It’s her first time on this podcast, but most certainly won’t be the last. Together, they’ve launched a hand-crafted jewelry collection, Becket + Quill, inspired by Meredith’s grandma’s decadent jewelry box from childhood. We reveal how Alli went from fangirl to business partner, working side-by-side with Meredith to restructure the marketing elements of the independent label. They share their visions, roadblocks, and the creative process it took to get them to both reach the point they’re at today. It’s an exci...2021-02-1048 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianShit We Love: Generating LoveLove’s in the air! We’re approaching our 16th month together, and February has us all in amor-mode, so we thought we’d share our new relationship ritual with you all. It’s been super-helpful for us to get into the habit of expressing what we’re grateful for every night and bring important subjects we tend to sweep under the carpet to the surface. Communication is crucial to all relationships — business and personal — and this has proved to be a great tool for us to both feel seen and valued. Try it out for size and tel...2021-02-0814 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianThree Day Rule: Relationship Roundtable with Founder Talia Goldstein & Matchmaker Rebecca MaciasIt’s no secret that Adrian and Alli met through Three Day Rule, the matchmaking service for those who are ready to date more intentionally. And today, we’re going to pull back the curtains and show you what that was like, for us and for the people who matched us together. We’re joined by Talia Goldstein, the founder of Three Day Rule, and Rebecca Macias, the matchmaker who personally orchestrated our connection. We talk about the current dating climate for singles, defining partnership non-negotiables, and dismantle the ‘stigma’ attached to hiring a matchmaker to find the relati...2021-02-0549 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianHow Parachute Took off | with Founder and CEO Ariel Kaye.Ariel Kaye joins us today to discuss how she turned a creative hobby into Parachute – a multi-million dollar blissful bedding brand. Aside from creating the world's most ‘instagrammable’ interiors, Ariel has spent the last six years carefully cultivating a small and mighty team with thriving community culture. We discuss the uphill battles to getting a business off the ground, growing pains, staff onboarding approaches, and the brand’s exciting vision for the future. Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k Resources: Website: www.parachuteho...2021-01-2953 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianWhy Investing in Female Leadership Makes the World a Better Place | with Amira Diamond and Melinda Kramer.Mother Nature takes on a whole new meaning with this week’s inspiring guests, Amira Diamond and Melinda Kramer, co-founders and co-directors of Women’s Earth Alliance. This groundbreaking community-centric organization unites women of all ages and creeds from around the world to tackle micro and macro environmental issues together. Their success shows us all how society thrives when we collectively invest in women to spearhead change from the ground up. It’s an honor to have them join us for their 15th anniversary to educate us and our listeners on some of the 250 grass-roots project...2021-01-2748 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianShit We Have: Covid Coping vs. Covid ThrivingToday we’re talking about how to extract the silver linings from the good, the bad, and the ugly days that we all experience during times of uncertainty. It sure is a non-linear process, but finding the lessons, navigating the solutions, and asking help from loved ones is our go-to medicine to soothe those daily triggers. We see you out there guys. Keep up the good work! Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k Raising the Bar with Alli and Adrian is a production of Cra...2021-01-2513 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianCurating Luxury Brands with an Attainable Mindset with Katherine PowerPower by name, powerhouse by nature, Katherine Power, is a female-entrepreneur with a knack for spotting trends and building beautiful brands that are accessible to all. She shares the inspiration behind her most recent ventures in wellness and wine, and how she’s re-writing the beauty and beverage rulebook for the millennial mindset. Prepare to feel inspired! Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k Resources: Merit, Versed and Avaline Who What Wear Raising the Bar with Alli and Adrian is a producti...2021-01-2236 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianCreating Community with Nature at Serenbe with Garnie NygrenAdrian and I love to learn about people who live iconically, which is why we’re super excited to talk to Garnie Nygren, co-founder of Serenbe, a wellness community connected to nature on the edge of Atlanta. Garnie shares the story behind the unique ecosystem her family created, the importance of community living, and the brand’s sustainable growth plans for the future. Here’s to using land in innovative and inclusive ways that do not cost the earth! Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k Res...2021-01-2044 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianShit That Bugs Us: Good Days. Bad DaysToday, we ponder the questions we can all ask ourselves in moments of crisis, so we can crawl out of the pity mindset and reframe the situation. It’s easier said than done, and some days are easier than others, but what have you got to lose? Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k Raising the Bar with Alli and Adrian is a production of Crate Media2021-01-1814 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianBaseball, Business and Blowing It with Alex RodriguezBaseball legend and all-around great guy Alex Rodriguez, aka A-Rod, joins the table today to talk about how he approaches the two professional pillars in life—business and baseball—with grace and gratitude. We also dig into one of our favorite go-to topics, blended families. With A-Rod being generous enough to share how he and his partner, J-lo, navigate a modern family household. Whether you’re a baseball fan or not, you’re bound to learn something from this humble hero who’s managed to stay unbelievably grounded (and just so nice!) while being in the public ey...2021-01-1544 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianBehind the Camera with Entrepreneur and Bachelorette star, Dale Moss.You probably remember Dale Moss’s face—and shocking storyline—from last year’s “The Bachelorette,” but how much do you know about Dale’s off-camera credentials? Turns out, the guy has leveraged awe-inspiring opportunities in sports, media, and philanthropy, and has led a pretty eventful life along the way. We cover everything! From his impressive sports, modeling, and producing career to the not-so-shiny pitfalls that crossed him on the road to success. Now, fresh off “The Bachelorette,” with a number of exciting projects in the pipeline, 2021 is already looking like a trophy year for the guy who stole Cla...2021-01-1347 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianShit That Bugs Us: COVID CouplingToday we’re discussing how to spend quality time with your lockdown lover during the pandemic. From puzzles to inquisitive games, we’re trying everything out for size and seeing what sticks. Listen to learn what keeps us connected during COVID! Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k Resources: {AND} couple question cards from @skindeep Raising the Bar with Alli and Adrian is a production of Crate Media2021-01-1111 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianHard Knocks & High Heels: The Story Behind “The Shoe Guy” | with Steve MaddenOff the back of his latest book release, "The Cobbler," Steve Madden joins us to talk about the professional and personal breakdowns and breakthroughs he’s experienced during his 30-year reign as The Shoe Guy. Like all of us, this year has crystalized so much for him and his approach to life, and we’re sure you’ll find some serious inspiration in our chat. Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k Resources: Steve Madden’s new book, The Cobbler: How I Disrupted an Industry, Fell From Grace, and...2021-01-0849 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianFighting for Equity | with Teresa C. YoungerThis week’s impact episode features Teresa C. Younger, president and CEO of the Ms.Foundation for Women. She unpacks the principles behind her incredible work empowering vulnerable communities around the states. We know real change happens when we generate important and relevant conversations with the leaders making a difference where it counts. So it was a true honor to shine the spotlight on such a game-changer today. Here’s to listening, learning, and making the world a better place. Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k 2021-01-0643 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianShit We Love: HonestyWe recorded this conversation right after our interview with Steve Madden, which you’ll be able to hear on Friday (1/8/21), because we were just so taken aback by how open and honest he was with every answer. Honestly, it was downright refreshing. We just don’t get enough of that these days, not just in interviews but in our personal lives. Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k Raising the Bar with Alli and Adrian is a production of Crate Media2021-01-0420 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianShit we Have: Blending FamiliesIn a modern family set up, it’s all too easy to spiral over the traditional expectations of what a perfect holiday should look like.’ Today, we’re tackling this issue head-on and discussing the practical ways you can leave your emotional baggage at the door, whilst honoring your feelings during blended family events. For those of you out there in the same position as us and feeling stuck, know that it’s very much possible to blend—and be merry—during the holiday season. Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian...2020-12-2111 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianResponsible Skin Care, Not Disease Care | with Dr. Harold LancerWhen Dr. Harold Lancer was around eight years old, he fell backwards into a vat of boiling water. And if comic books have taught us anything, he had two choices: become a superhero or a super villain. He opted for the former. So, over the next 18 months, he watched the local doctor clean his wounds, and he witnessed how the skin could heal itself with very minimal scarring, with a little pampering. Today, Dr. Lancer is known as the dermatologist to the stars and his skin products are available all around the world, but his minimal approach to skincare — one...2020-12-1854 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianAligning Corporate Money with Social Good at Children's Hospital Los Angeles | with Dawn WilcoxDawn Wilcox is the Vice President of Corporate Partnerships for Children's Hospital Los Angeles — and she is just as remarkable, beautiful, important, and amazing as the work she does to help make a difference for the families that need the hospital. And Dawn spent much of her career before working at the children’s hospital working as the middle-man between companies and charities, essentially connecting the people who have money to the people they can help, but she chose to work at CHLA so that she could see the impact that her work created. Dawn is a model impact lead...2020-12-1654 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianShit That Bugs Us: You're LateYou don’t have to work with Adrian for very long before you find out how important being on time is when you’ve made the agreement to meet with him — because it’s not about being late, it’s about keeping your word. Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k Raising the Bar with Alli and Adrian is a production of Crate Media2020-12-1413 minRaising the Bar with Alli and Adrianmindbodygreen: Creating a Platform to Connect Soul & Science | with Colleen Wachob & Jason WachobColleen and Jason Wachob were both killing it in their careers, but their high-stress careers were also slowly killing them. So, they decided to create the company that they needed: mindbodygreen. Mindbodygreen has since become one of the leading brands in the health and wellness industry, offering news, science-backed research and advice, functional nutrition coaching, and some of the highest-quality supplements on the market. They believe in a holistic approach to health — one that incorporates the mental, physical, spiritual, emotional, and environmental aspects of well-being — because neglecting any one aspect of our health can throw the whole syste...2020-12-1145 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianHow a Reformed Criminal is Reforming Criminals (for Free) at The Other Side Academy | with David DurocheDavid Duroche is one of the most fascinating people we’ve ever had the pleasure of speaking to, on or off the podcast. He is currently the Executive Director of The Other Side Academy — but the journey that brought him there is incredible, including nearly two decades in jail. We don’t want to spoil anything else, it’s that good. Now Dave is trying to give other people the second chance he was given at The Other Side Academy, a two-year Life Skills Academy where men and women can come to learn about honesty, accountability, integrity, hard wor...2020-12-091h 09Raising the Bar with Alli and AdrianShit We Love (That Bugs Us): Working Together at HomeMost of us spent a lot of 2020 working from home… with everyone else we live with also working or going to school from home. It’s great to be able to spend more time with the people we love most — but it certainly comes with some challenges! We’ve had to learn new ways to work, and new ways to work together, and we wanted to share some of these tips because, even after the health crisis is over, work is probably never going to be the same as it was before. These new skills will be critical moving forward.2020-12-0719 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianGet Better, Be Better, Do Better: The SmartyPants Transformation | with Courtney Nichols-GouldCourtney Nichols-Gould is the Co-Founder & Co-CEO SmartyPants, a leading preventative healthcare brand that values family, authenticity, and a core commitment to our collective well-being. Since launching in 2010, SmartyPants has led the industry in making ingredient choices focused on quality and transparency and wrapping them in a delicious gummy. And since the first bottle sold in 2010, they’ve made a 1-for-1 nutrient grant to Vitamin Angels for every bottle sold to help get life-changing supplements to those in need around the world. We love everything they’re doing over there, and oh boy do we love Courtney. There aren...2020-12-0458 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianBringing Clean Water to the World: From Club Owner to Impact Maker | with Scott Harrison of charity:waterWe were sitting in our kitchen a couple weeks ago when Adrian pulled up this video for us to watch. It went over Scott Harrison’s journey, how he got clarity on his mission to bring clean water to the world, and why he started charity: water to accomplish that goal. 14 later, charity: water has raised over $496 million and funded over 59,000 water projects in 29 countries, providing water for over 11 million people with clean, safe drinking water once all those projects are done. That’s such an incredible impact, but Scott is just getting started. There are still 785 MILL...2020-12-021h 07Raising the Bar with Alli and AdrianShit That Bugs Us: Text FightingScuffles, kerfuffles, bickering: this is just a short list of things that should be left out of all of your text messages and emails. Whether this is in your personal relationships or your business, problems need to be addressed directly through a transparent and compassionate conversation. You’re not going to figure anything out over text, so you’re just wasting your time. Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k Raising the Bar with Alli and Adrian is a production of Crate Media2020-11-3011 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianOne Potato: The Family That Cooks Together Thrives Together | with Catherine McCordA lot of us see cooking as something that we have to get out of the way (or outsource to someone else); it’s a utilitarian action that we need to get over with so that we can enjoy tasty food or just nourish our bodies (we see you, Soylent folks). But cooking can be the key that unlocks the community in our homes, and our guest is really focused on making it a little easier to connect with our families and nourish our souls over a tasty, healthy meal. Catherine McCord is the Founder of One Po...2020-11-271h 01Raising the Bar with Alli and AdrianGen Next: Creating the Best Possible Future | with Michael P. DavidsonMichael P. Davidson is one of the most fascinating people on earth, and no matter how cynical you are, we don’t think it’s even possible to hear him talk and not feel inspired about what’s possible. Michael is the CEO of Gen Next, a modern institution comprising a social enterprise membership organization, a venture philanthropy foundation, and a political action committee. Gen Next endeavors to shape ideas and empower an influential community of forward-looking civic leaders to build a future that is free, just, and prosperous for future generations. He’s already had an in...2020-11-2558 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianShit We Love: Connection with the Customer (or, Smokin’ What You’re Sellin’)We recently enjoyed a little staycation in Malibu to celebrate our first anniversary and we had a surprising experience that we want to share with everyone. We stayed at the Malibu Surfrider, which was awesome and we could do a whole episode on that too, but that's not actually what surprised us on this trip. (We knew it’d be awesome.) We want to tell you about the few minutes we spent in a high-end headshop. This probably isn’t the story you expect to hear from a headshop, and we didn’t expect to be there ourselves, but we wer...2020-11-2306 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianGT’s Living Foods: The Spiritually Aligned Kombucha Company (with a 27-Year-Old SCOBY) | with GT DaveA Himalayan Mother SCOBY entered GT Dave’s home back in 1993, about 20 years before kombucha started to grow as a wellness trend in the Western world. They started brewing their own fizzy, fermented tea… and, honestly, it was kinda weird at first. But when his mom was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer — and then beat that cancer — GT started to take a closer look at this ancient Eastern brew. And the more GT learned, the more he knew that he had to make kombucha more accessible to everyone, everywhere. GT first started brewing and bottling...2020-11-2048 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianRich Orosco: EVP, Brand & Community at LAFCRich Orosco is a natural visionary and impact leader with a commitment to service, and as part of serving his community, he became an integral part of creating Adrian’s favorite Major League Soccer (MLS) team in the country: Los Angeles FC (LAFC). His dedication to service is infectious, and we know you’re going to be inspired by this conversation. Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k Resources: Instagram: @lafcrich Check out LAFC Raising the Bar with Alli and Adrian is a production of Crat...2020-11-1838 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianShit That Bugs Us: First ImpressionsWe recently had an experience at a restaurant we went to for the first time that was… less than ideal. So, we’re going to share what went down, where it went wrong, and how you can make a better first impression on your customers. What shit bugs you? Send us a DM on Instagram and we might talk about it in a future episode! Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k Raising the Bar with Alli and Adrian is a production of Crate Media2020-11-1611 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianHow to Break Free of Negative Beliefs & Become a Super Attractor: Manifestation for Left-Brain Thinkers | with Gabby BernsteinGabby Bernstein changed Alli’s life... and that’s really not hyperbole at all. Her book “Super Attractor” shifted her perspective in a time when she was feeling stuck and desperately needed that little nudge towards a different mindset. Adrian, on the other hand, is relatively new to the world of Gabby Bernstein. So we ended up approaching this interview from two sides — a fangirl and an entrepreneur who is just always looking for better ways of living, working, and thinking — and we think the end result is really something special. This is like a lesson in manifestation for practical, t...2020-11-1346 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianTreePeople & Climate Justice: Prescriptions to Heal Communities | with Cindy MontanezCindy Montanez is the CEO of TreePeople and a record-breaking change-maker: at 25, she was elected as the youngest mayor and councilmember of her hometown of San Fernando, and at 28, she made history by becoming the youngest woman elected to the California State Legislature, where she became a champion for the environment, sustainable urban planning, and social justice. Cindy continues to dedicate herself to climate justice, now furthering the TreePeople movement and helping to transform the landscape of LA for the greener. Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k Re...2020-11-1144 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianShit That Bugs Us: “Sorry You Feel That Way”“I’m sorry you feel that way.” Has anyone ever said that to you? Have you ever said that to someone else? Business, personal, just walking down the street talking to a stranger: no one ever wants to hear that. What shit bugs you? Send us a DM on Instagram and we might talk about it in a future episode! Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k Raising the Bar with Alli and Adrian is a production of Crate Media2020-11-0905 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianHow to Pitch to a Shark, Hustle Porn, & Investing in Entrepreneurs of Color | with Mark CubanYou probably all know who Mark Cuban is — a star of “Shark Tank,” a billionaire entrepreneur, and a rockstar investor — but we wanted to uncover a side of Mark that you won’t see on TV. From how to get your pitch noticed to “Sharknado” to why Mark won’t be your mentor, we cover a whole lot in this conversation. Connect with us on Insta: Alli: @alliwebb Adrian: @adrian.k Resources: Mark Cuban’s blog: blogmaverick.com Twitter: @mcuban Facebook: facebook.com/markcuban/ gettingthingsdone.com Raising the Bar with Alli and...2020-11-0654 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianSupporting Community & Feeding the Family Next Door | with Claire Babineaux-FontenotClaire Babineaux-Fontenot is one of the most impactful leaders in the country—and you’ve probably never heard of her. Now the CEO of Feeding America, she was a top tier international leader at Walmart before she decided to dedicate her life to making sure kids are fed. Claire is truly what we’d call an impact leader. She’s taken all of her skills, intellect, power, and ambition that she picked up in the corporate world and aimed it at the social sector to make the most good for others. Feeding America is part of a network...2020-11-0459 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianShit That Bugs Us: Bait N’ SwitchAs business leaders and mentors, Alli and Adrian have seen just about every strategy for launching, scaling, marketing, selling, and leading a business. Some of it works, some of it doesn’t — and some of it bugs the shit out of us. So, we’re going to do these “Shit That Bugs Us” episodes to call out these all-too-common tactics and strategies that drive us nuts. Our goal isn’t to complain, although we will, but to help other people identify their blind spots and ways they can do better. And we’re starting with a classic: the ol’ bait n...2020-11-0213 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianGuy Raz: Curiosity, Telling Human Stories, & The Lost Episodes of “How I Built This”You probably know Guy Raz from hosting one of the most popular podcasts ever, NPR’s How I Built This. You might even have started following Alli because you heard her on the show. But we don’t think you’ve ever heard Guy like this. We feel so attached to the guests on How I Built This because Guy is able to extract genuine human stories from people who we sometimes see as superhuman — the entrepreneurs and innovators behind some of the biggest brands in the world — allowing us to understand them as people, not public figures of...2020-10-301h 04Raising the Bar with Alli and AdrianTrailerThe stuff you wished entrepreneurs really talked about. Drybar founder Alli Webb joins forces with her executive coach (and boyfriend) Adrian Koehler to pull back the curtain on the entrepreneurial life—the good, the bad, and the messy. Together, they tackle the conversations people in leadership rarely have in public, interviewing other entrepreneurs and founders along the way to find out what it takes to overcome the obstacles that make most people quit. This is a study on perseverance. So, whether you're just starting out or weighed down by the stress of success, tune in. You might not be as...2020-10-2901 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianBaby2Baby: Hollywood's Favorite PhilanthropyMichael and Alli sit down with Kelly Sawyer Patricof and Norah Weinstein, presidents of Baby2Baby, a group that provides low-income children with diapers, clothing, and basic necessities. Known for its stylish galas and A-list ambassadors (Jessica Alba and Drew Barrymore, among others), Baby2Baby has become one of L.A.'s most high-profile philanthropies! Kelly and Norah discuss the inception of Baby2Baby, the "diaper divide," and how everyone can help children living in poverty. Learn more at baby2baby.org www.TryCaliper.com/BAR with code: BAR for 20% off your first order! www...2020-05-0158 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianEmily and Meritt: Fashion's Favorite FriendshipYou can thank Emily Current and Meritt Elliott for the boyfriend jeans in your closet. After making the jump from styling to designing, they started Current/Elliott and became denim darlings of the fashion world. Since selling their line, the ladies have expanded their brand into home decor and launched The Great, a multi-category line that embodies their trademark "whimsical Americana" aesthetic. The duo joined Alli and Michael to trace their early styling days to how they're building their current label. Visit www.Causebox.com/BAR and use code: BAR for 30% off Plus FREE SHIPPING! ...2020-04-2431 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianAnine Bing: Influencer-Turned-DesignerAnine Bing has become the go-to designer for models and actresses off-duty since leveraging her social media platform into a namesake label. Like all great founder stories, the Danish-born model and former rock 'n' roll singer launched her fashion line from the garage of her Los Angeles home. Now, she's opening brick-and-mortar stores across the U.S. and Europe. Anine sat down with Alli and Michael to discuss building a business with your spouse, and how she turned Insta-fame into a brand. Get 20% off your first order when you use promo code bar at trycaliper.com/bar. ...2020-04-1045 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianChriselle Lim: Fashion's Busiest SuperinfluencerChriselle Lim is one of those OG influencers who joined YouTube in 2010 and now counts 3.2 million followers across social media with a staff of 13 people in her downtown L.A. office. What sets her apart, though, is how she's been able to translate that following into a diverse business portfolio. The Korean-American influencer, who started the popular blog and YouTube channel The Chriselle Factor, has gone on to found the branded content studio CINC studios, a namesake fashion label, and Bumo, a digital and physical community for Millennial parents. Chriselle joined Michael and Alli to share how she went...2020-03-2755 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianLaura Wasser: Hollywood Divorce Attorney Turned EntrepreneurDubbed "the disso queen" by TMZ, Hollywood divorce attorney Laura Wasser has represented everyone from Ashton Kutcher to Kim Kardashian to Stevie Wonder. In her 20+ years practicing Family Law in Hollywood, the one thing she’s certain of is that all is fair in love and war. While known for handling high-profile, high-net-worth dissolutions, Laura is also the founder of It's Over Easy, an online divorce platform that gives divorcing couples an accessible and affordable resource to dissolve their marriage. She joined Alli and guest host Adrian Koehler to discuss her rise to the top of family law, life du...2020-03-2051 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianMidland Shop: Staying Authentic As A Small Business In L.A. with Co-Owner Paige Appel Midland Shop is known for its curations of ethically-made, artisan, quality goods. With two locations in Los Angeles, Midland now has its eye on ramping up its e-commerce division and expanding beyond the coastal market. And while co-founder Paige Appel jokes that this is her third career (she was in film and event planning before Midland blossomed), the shop is ready as ever to learn how to scale the brand to a larger, online market. Alli sat down with her longtime BFF Paige to hear all about Midland's evolution. From fertility and divorce to friendship and business, Paige and Alli...2020-03-0644 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianTake New Ground: The Secret Weapon of the Leaders You Admire Most with Adrian KoehlerExecutive coaching is at the forefront of business culture today. From founders in the startup stage to senior executives at multinational corporations, more people in leadership positions are seeking out "coaches" to help them take their performance to a new level, and Adrian Koehler has been involved at every stage of the business ladder. Adrian coaches executives and entrepreneurs in the art and science of personal engagement for themselves, their teams, and clients. He joins Alli and Michael to break down all the questions swirling around his industry, when to hire an executive coach, and his circuitous journey from healthcare...2020-02-071h 09Raising the Bar with Alli and AdrianGabby Reece: The Former Model and Pro Volleyball Player Dispels the Myth of the Personal BrandThough it's been decades since Gabby Reece first started out as a pro-beach volleyball star and Nike's first female spokesperson, the 6' 3” powerhouse hasn't slowed down. As a wife, mother, author, business entrepreneur, and fitness professional, Gabby is taking her influence to new heights with a podcast called "The Gabby Reece Show," all about life's biggest questions and obstacles. Gabby meets up with Alli and Michael to talk about life as a teenage model, what it was like during the era when her Nike shoe outsold the Air Jordan, as well as raising kids and building businesses with her pr...2020-01-3157 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianPrivate Equity: Learn How to Raise Capital with Drybar’s Largest InvestorIn 2012, two years after its first store opened, Drybar announced that it had closed $16 million in financing with private equity firm Castanea Partners. Since then, Drybar has raised more than $50 million in venture capital to date. And just last month, Drybar sold its product line for $255 million in cash to Helen of Troy, a consumer group with a portfolio that includes OXO, Braun, and Hot Tools. It's been a long journey, and there's no one better to discuss the ups and downs of Drybar's money story than Steve Berg, Castanea's managing partner. Steve catches up with Michael and Alli to d...2020-01-241h 03Raising the Bar with Alli and AdrianArgent: The Pantsuit Startup Outfitting Hillary Clinton & Kamala HarrisSali Christeson spent a decade in the Bay Area's fin-tech scene where she struggled to find clothes that were bold, practical, and professional. In 2016 she founded Argent, a workwear company for women focused on function and style. As CEO, Sali has one goal in mind—to tackle the workwear-joy gap. Today, Argent has raised $4 million in seed money and gained fans from Hollywood to Capitol Hill. Pieces feature functional elements like reversible suits, media and stylus pockets for everything from credit cards to lip gloss, microfiber pocket bags (for cleaning glasses and iPhones), and even belt clips for ID bad...2020-01-1743 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianBrittany Driscoll: What It's Really Like To Leap Into EntrepreneurshipIt's been 10 months since Squeeze opened their books to usher in the next generation of affordable massage studios and begin #TheFeelGoodRevolution. But it all hasn't been oohs and aahs. Co-founder and CEO Brittany Driscoll rejoins the podcast to break down the real struggles (and rewards) of starting a business from the ground up and making sure it flourishes. Alli and Brittany sit down to swap personal stories about how their lives have changed since opening Squeeze, life lessons learned along the way, and what's in store for 2020 and beyond. Keep up at @britdrisc and @squeeze. And don't forget to follow @alliw...2020-01-1044 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianKelly Leveque: Nutritionist To The Stars (Re-Release)Kelly Leveque is the woman who Jennifer Garner, Jessica Alba, and Busy Phillips turn to when they need help balancing blood sugar and demanding schedules. Kelly unveils to Alli and Michael the inner workings of her consulting business and how she went from mapping genomes for oncologists to staking her claim as one of Hollywood's most sought-after nutrition experts. Plus, she shares her secret wellness and diet tips, including the ones she uses as Alli's health coach.2019-12-2744 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianTappan: Reinventing the Art Scene For a Digital Generation Founded in 2012 by painter Chelsea Neman Nassib, Tappan is a slick, modern platform for emerging artists to display and sell their work online. Since its launch in 2012, Tappan has successfully democratized the art scene for a digital generation, fostering the careers of emerging artists by giving them an online platform to sell their work, tell their story and reach collectors worldwide. Chelsea caught up with Michael and Alli to talk about how she went from student to Millennial founder, setting out to create a platform to connect collectors to emerging artists around the globe, and the breaking down barriers within...2019-12-2039 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianNekter Juice Bar: Creating The Starbucks of JuiceAfter a successful career in the infomercial industry, founder and CEO Steve Schulze turned his attention to the nascent juicing trend and opened the first Nekter Juice Bar in 2010. Today, the all-natural juice and smoothie franchise boasts more than 150 locations in 15 states and has grown in revenue to over $40 million. Steve sat down with Alli and Michael to explain how a fresh product and franchise model have helped it expand, tech innovation and partnerships at Nekter, and running a business with your ex-spouse. Keep up at @nekterjuicebar and @steve_schulze_official. Don't forget to follow @alliwebb for #BTS of Raising The Ba...2019-12-1343 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianBelly Bandit: Supporting Moms With Stylish ShapewearMoms all over the world have the Caden sisters to thank for normalizing post-pregnancy shapewear. It all started in 2008 when Lori Caden's sisters were sick of hearing complaints about the new mom's post-baby belly. So Lori, Jodi, and Kari developed the first doctor-recommended, postpartum compression wrap, the Belly Bandit. Thanks to its list of die-hard celeb fans like the Kardashian sisters, Christina Aguilera, Jessica Alba and more, Belly Bandit products now include C-Section Recovery Undies, Belly Wraps, and Mother Tucker Leggings and are sold in over 1,000 retailers and 86 countries. The Caden sisters joined Michael and Alli to talk about Bel...2019-12-0648 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianEmily Schuman: Cupcakes and Cashmere (re-release)Emily Schuman has built a thriving lifestyle company on the coattails of Cupcakes and Cashmere, a website she created just 10 years ago. As an OG fashion blogger, she walks Alli and Michael through her career's trajectory, from making the tough decision between staying at AOL or diving headfirst into her burgeoning blog (spoiler alert: she took the risk) to eventually licensing products and launching an e-commerce platform. She maps out the do's and don'ts of building a personal brand and how to lean on social media, properly. Check out more of Emily at: @emilyschuman @shopcupcakesandcashmere cupcakesandcashmere.com2019-11-2957 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianKentucky Straight Ice: Converting Ice Cubes Into CashEntrepreneur Rich Finck could sell ice to an Eskimo, literally. That's because his company Kentucky Straight Ice specializes in handcrafted, stunningly clear, luxury beverage-ice. A family-owned company based in Louisville, KY since 2015, Kentucky Straight Ice is designed to enhance the "on the rocks" experience for Bourbon, Scotch, Whiskey, and the entire premium spirits class. Rich visited Alli and Michael to talk all things Kentucky bourbon and how he came up with his crystal-clear business idea, the science behind Kentucky Straight Ice's trademark freezing and melting process, and why companies are spending boatloads on ice cubes. Learn more at @kystraightice and ...2019-11-2241 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianSupergoop!: Turning SPF Into $40 MillionSupergoop! founder Holly Thaggard is the queen of sunscreen. She never intended to build a $40-million company sold in Sephora, Nordstrom, and Bluemercury until a close friend of hers was diagnosed with skin cancer. In 2007, she launched her brand with the goal of creating an SPF that everyone would want to wear every single day. With sunscreen is at the forefront of Supergoop!, Holly's mission is to prevent skin cancer and premature aging with her products. She met up with Michael and Alli to talk about her first career as a professional harpist, challenges she faced creating an FDA-regulated p...2019-11-1544 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianThe Giving Keys: Unlocking A Social Impact Company The Giving Keys are repurposed key necklaces stamped with inspirational words like FEARLESS, HOPE, STRENGTH, and COURAGE. When the wearer of the key encounters someone else who needs the message—they are encouraged to give it away and share their “pay-it-forward” story. Seen on celebrities like Taylor Swift and Nina Dobrev, the Giving Keys is not your average accessories brand in Los Angeles. That's because founder Caitlin Crosby started the company to employ those transitioning out of homelessness to make and assemble their products. Caitlin met up with Alli and Michael to talk about ending homelessness through employment, why "STRENGTH" is their...2019-11-0839 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianSugar Paper: On Becoming The Best Stationery Company In The WorldSugar Paper, Los Angeles's premier goods shop and custom letterpress stationery company, was born in 2003 when college pals Chelsea Shukov and Jamie Grobecker started designing custom letterpress cards after graduation as a hobby. Now, Sugar Paper is carried in 1,500+ shops around the world and has storefronts in Brentwood, Newport Beach, and Marin. With a commitment to bespoke, local, and hand-made pieces, the Sugar Paper brand has won over celebrities from Reese Witherspoon to Zac Efron and earned them partnerships with brands like Target, J. Crew, and Goop. Chelsea and Jamie stopped by to tell Alli and Michael why handwritten notes a...2019-11-0155 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianThe Clear Cut: Selling Diamonds In Your DMsEngagement ring company the Clear Cut has sold millions of dollars in diamonds over Instagram's direct messages since launching in 2018. By creating tailor-made jewelry and demystifying the buying process for a new generation, they've disrupted an industry and paved the way to become the next Tiffany & Co. Co-founders Olivia Olivia Landau and Kyle Simon, who met as students at the Gemology Institute of America (aka GIA) and married this year, have grown their business 100% quarter-over-quarter since quitting their day jobs to take on the Clear Cut fulltime. Olivia, a fourth-generation jeweler, and Kyle, a fair-trade diamond mining alum, joined All...2019-10-2534 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianMaya Brenner: Spinning Success Out of 14k GoldMaya Brenner’s eponymous jewelry line first caught the public’s attention more than 20 years ago, while the jeweler was still creating pieces out of her studio apartment and working full-time as a social worker. Specializing in fine, 14K gold jewelry, Maya Brenner Designs boasts a slew of celebrity admirers, including Meghan Markle who first revealed her relationship with Prince Harry thanks to Maya's Asymmetrical Letter Necklace's "MH" initials. The LA-based jeweler caught up with Michael and Alli to talk about the brand's many successful collaborations, moving to Los Angeles and starting from scratch, and the transformative power of a nec...2019-10-1847 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianAfterpay: The Millennial's Answer to Buy Now, Pay LaterFive years ago, Nick Molnar had a theory that recession-scarred Millennials would prefer to spend their own money and spread their purchases across a series of payments rather than use a loan or credit card. His Australian company Afterpay—which operates similarly to a layaway system where consumers buy a product and pay it off in four installments—has since spread to the U.S. and is now worth billions. The 29-year-old co-founder global chief revenue officer visited Alli and Michael to talk about his start as the number-one seller of jewelry in Australia on eBay, why Afterpay has reso...2019-10-1141 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianGrow Marketing: Two Ex-Rivals Make Peace & PR For years, Cassie Hughes and Gabrey Means were rivals in the cutthroat world of corporate publicity campaigns, trying to outdo each other with store launches, press events, and stunts, all before experiential marketing was barely a standard marketing practice. The competition ended one day over a bottle of wine, as Cassie and Gabrey realized they could build the agency they longed for but never found. Since starting Grow in 2001, Gabrey and Cassie have built Grow from a two-person consultancy into an award-winning agency that counts Google, Target, Sephora, Levi’s, Nike, and more as clients. The two marketing whizzes sat dow...2019-09-2743 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianInner Glow Circle: Money-Making Life CoachingDeath, disease, and...spray tanning? All of these things led Katie DePaola to leave her 9-to-5 job and grow her company Inner Glow Circle into a globally recognized training program for coaches and entrepreneurs. Katie's journey to entrepreneurial independence took many twists and turns since IGC's founding in 2015, but she's turned her greatest challenges into her greatest opportunities and says her business is what saved her life. Michael and Alli hear Katie's story and find out how Inner Glow Circle teaches and empowers women to work for themselves. Keep up with Katie at @innerglowcircle and @itskatiedepaola, and don't forget to fol...2019-09-131h 19Raising the Bar with Alli and AdrianJen Gotch: Ban.do, Mental Health, AuthenticityDon't ask Jen Gotch how to describe her 11-year-old business Ban.do. What began as a hair accessories company has evolved into a lifestyle brand that can be found at more than 3,000 department stores and boutiques around the world and count Starbucks and Taylor Swift as collaborators. Jen has evolved, too. As a co-founder, chief creative officer, mental health advocate, and now, author, Jen joined her old pals Michael and Alli in front of a Ban.do-clad live audience at the Grove to get real about mental health (duh), creative entrepreneurship, and how her brand can stand for more...2019-09-0645 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianZookies Cookies: A Shark Tank Success StoryWhen Justin Miller and Tom Simon pitched their bake-at-home cookie mix on Shark Tank, they may have tricked Alli into eating their dog treats (made from human-grade ingredients) but that didn't stop a bidding war. Alli beat out fellow Shark Kevin O'Leary—offering them $50,000 for 30% of the company—and committed to helping the duo with branding, marketing, and scaling. Justin and Tom caught up with their investors to relay what's happened since Shark Tank, how Alli and Michael come into play, and what's on the horizon for Zookies Cookies. Keep up with the brand at zookiescookies.com and @zookiescrittercookies. And don...2019-08-3054 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianYear & Day: Direct-To-Consumer TablewareYear & Day is changing the way people shop for tableware. With its modern, minimalist dishes, flatware, and glassware at attainable prices, the year-old, direct-to-consumer startup has already made fans out of Eva Chen and Mandy Moore. Founder and CEO Kathryn Duryea, a Stanford MBA who previously worked in brand management at Tiffany & Co., wants to do for tableware what Warby Parker has done for eyewear or Parachute Home has done for bedding: offer a defined aesthetic at reasonable prices. Kathryn met up with Alli and Michael (and newly-minted Year & Day devotees) to discuss the intersection of curation and marketing...2019-08-2354 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianToni Ko: Banking On Beauty With NYX CosmeticsToni Ko was just 25 when she founded the affordable beauty brand NYX Cosmetics. With $250,000 in seed money from her parents, the Korean-born entrepreneur started out small, with makeup pencils, but made $2 million in sales her first year. After selling the company in 2014 to L'Oreal for reportedly $500 million, Toni knew retirement wasn't what came next. She sat down with Alli and Michael to swap entrepreneurial war stories and share how she revived her sense of self post-acquisition with a sunglass company, real estate investments, and venture firm for women-led companies. Keep up with Toni at @tonikokoko. And don't forget to fo...2019-08-1650 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianJamie Kern Lima: How To Negotiate a $1.2 Billion Aquisition It Cosmetics has been a true disruptor in the cosmetics industry since its launch in 2008. After years of hustling on QVC and landing shelf space in Sephora and Ulta, founder Jamie Kern Lima sold her problem-solving makeup line of 300 products to L'Oreal for a reported $1.2 billion in 2016 and stayed on as CEO, making her the first female CEO in L'Oreal's 108-year-history. Jamie sat down with Michael and Alli to reveal how she started testing makeup to help cover up her rosacea, investing in women-led businesses, and the origins of Drybar and It Cosmetic's collaboration, the Lash Blowout Mascara. Keep up...2019-08-091h 02Raising the Bar with Alli and AdrianRachel Pally: A Biz For All Body TypesRachel Pally's Cali-cool maxi dresses have been photographed on everyone from SJP and Beyoncé to Jennifer Aniston and Katy Perry, but it was a stint at a university costume department and a chance encounter in DTLA's Chinatown that truly changed everything for her. Since founding the eponymous clothing line in 2002, Rachel's made it her mission to make flattering clothing for women of all sizes, including plus-size and maternity-wear. The native Angeleno continues to support her local economy by designing and manufacturing in her hometown. Michael and Alli caught up with Rachel to find out all about the brand's origin s...2019-08-0247 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianSophia Rossi: How To Go From Assistant to CEO Sophia Rossi has been a babysitter, an assistant, a TV producer, a founder, a CEO, and now...city councilwoman? But that's for the future. As a former producer on MTV's The Hills and The City, Sophia went on to co-found HelloGiggles (alongside BFFs Zooey Deschanel and Molly McAleer) and sell the media company to Time Inc. in 2016. Today, the 36-year-old entrepreneur keeps good company among L.A.'s glitterati and is focusing on her spice company called Hi Note. She met up with Alli and Michael to dish on her Hills days as a young producer, choosing an internship over col...2019-07-2653 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianClare V.: The LA Based Brand With Global AppealThe made-in-LA success of Clare Vivier's handbags and accessories company is going international. Since starting Clare V. in 2008, Clare has translated buzz into business growth and cornered the accessories market through online, wholesale, and brick-and-mortar retail (she just opened her 9th store). With a signature brand of Cali-Parisian chic and affordable luxury, Clare has ventured beyond handbags into clothing, footwear, jewelry, and beauty. Today, she employs 70 people and continues to design and manufacture exclusively in L.A. Clare sat down with her friends Alli and Michael to talk about her pivot from journalism to fashion, strategizing collaborations and partnerships...2019-07-1950 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianShower Toga: Alli Webb and Mark Cuban's Big BetWhen "Shark Tank" investors Alli Webb and Mark Cuban made an $80,000 gamble on national television, they were not only buying into Shower Toga but also its feisty and fearless founder, Kressa Peterson. Shower Toga—a wearable, water-resistant garment that allows users to strip and wash off while keeping their modesty in check—is touted as a saving grace after beach days, obstacle races, music festivals, and even emergency events and elderly assistance. Kressa visited Alli and Michael to dish behind-the-scenes Shark Tank moments, why Shower Toga is so much more than a "glorified garbage bag," and how her breast canc...2019-07-121h 05Raising the Bar with Alli and AdrianSara Happ: The Lip ExpertThe original Lip Scrub—loved by early supporters Gwyneth Paltrow and Reese Witherspoon—was never meant to kickstart Sara Happ's beauty career. She just whipped up a product in her kitchen one cold winter to combat chapped lips. With her scrub, she had stumbled into a blank space in the beauty industry—lip scrubs and lip care—and said goodbye to her job at ESPN to become a full-blown entrepreneur. Sara talks with her longtime friends Alli and Michael about gaining a cult following and becoming known as the "Lip Expert," why she's focusing on doing one thing well like ano...2019-07-0542 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianU-Nify: Building and Branding a Mental Health GymA fitness studio, but for your mental health. This is the idea behind U-Nify, an early-stage company offering affordable workshops led by therapists, life coaches, spiritual leaders, and wellness experts. U-Nify wants to lower the barrier of entry and make mental health a part of the everyday wellness routine, just like going to the gym or meditating. Alli and Michael sat down with U-Nify founders Sandra Kusnnir and Kevin Lehtinen to offer the budding entrepreneurs advice on honing their elevator pitch, finding investors, and opening a brick-and-mortar in Los Angeles. Learn more at unifylosangeles.com and @unifyla. And don't for...2019-06-2854 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianElevating Luxury Sleepwear with Founder Ashley MerrillAshley Merrill launched Lunya in 2014 with a conviction that women's sleepwear was overdue for a fresh, modern perspective. As an MBA student wearing her husband's old clothes like pajamas, Ashley realized that although people will spend one-third of their lives in bed, sleepwear still tended to be the most undervalued part of a wardrobe. So, she set out to create a new brand of luxury PJs that were both stylish and functional. Today, Lunya (a play on "lugna," the Swedish word for relaxation) is an entirely self-funded sleepwear line made from sustainable and eco-friendly fabrics. Ashley sat down with A...2019-06-2144 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianKaren Fairchild: Country Music Icon and Trailblazer Alli lives out her country girl fantasy and visits Nashville to interview Karen Fairchild, one-fourth of the Grammy Award-winning band, Little Big Town. Together, Alli and Karen find similarities between running a business and running a band, from deal-making and leadership to public performances and building a national brand. They also touch on the gender disparities within the country recording industry, the songwriting process, and country culture. Keep up with Karen at @karenfairchild and @littlebigtown. And don't forget to follow @alliwebb for #BTS of Raising The Bar and subscribe and rate us! ᐧ2019-06-1450 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianJaime Schmidt: Turning Natural Deoderant into GoldJaime Schmidt, founder of Schmidt’s Naturals, created her award-winning natural deodorant when she was pregnant and concerned about the widespread use of unnatural ingredients in deodorant. So she created a better alternative for herself and others. From farmers' market tables, her products—which came to include soaps and toothpaste—stormed the shelves of CVS, Walmart, Costco, and Whole Foods. By 2017, when Schmidt sold her company to Unilever for an undisclosed amount, Schmidt's Naturals was in more than 14,000 stores in over 30 countries, with year-over-year growth of 300 percent. Alli and Michael caught up with Jaime to find out how she turned...2019-06-0734 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianEmily and Meritt: Fashion's Favorite FriendshipYou can thank Emily Current and Meritt Elliott for bringing boyfriend jeans into your closet. After making the jump from styling to designing, the two started Current/Elliott and became denim darlings of the fashion world. Since selling their namesake line in 2011, Emily and Meritt have expanded their brand into home decor (with an ongoing partnership at Pottery Barn) and launched The Great, a multi-category line that embodies their trademark "whimsical Americana" aesthetic. The designer duo joined Alli and Michael to trace their early styling days to how they're building their current lifestyle label. Learn more at emilyandmeritt.com a...2019-05-3129 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianBaby2Baby: Hollywood's Favorite PhilanthropyMichael and Alli sit down with Kelly Sawyer Patricof and Norah Weinstein, co-presidents of Baby2Baby, a non-profit organization that provides low-income children ages 0-12 with diapers, clothing, and other basic necessities every child deserves to start life off right. Known for its stylish galas and A-list ambassadors (Jessica Alba, Kate Hudson, and Drew Barrymore, among others), Baby2Baby has become one of L.A.'s most high-profile philanthropies since its founding in 2011. Kelly and Norah discuss the inception of Baby2Baby, the sobering "diaper divide," and how everyone can help children living in poverty. Learn more at baby2baby...2019-05-2454 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianAlexa von Tobel: Becoming Financially Fearless Alexa von Tobel dropped out of Harvard Business School in 2008 to start LearnVest, the online financial planning service designed for the average American that sold in 2015 to Northwestern Mutual. Today, she is the founder and managing partner of Inspired Capital and the New York Times-Bestselling Author of "Financially Fearless" and "Financially Forward." Alexa caught up with Alli and Michael to break down her entrepreneurial journey and the latest trends in venture capital and financial technology. Keep up with Alexa von Tobel at @alexavontobel. And don't forget to follow @alliwebb for #BTS of Raising The Bar and subscribe and rate us! ᐧ2019-05-1742 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianSarah Gibson Tuttle: Upending The Manicure IndustryInspired by a lightbulb moment to create "the Drybar for nails," Sarah Gibson Tuttle ditched her NYC finance career to take a risk and open Olive & June, the Instagram-perfect nail salon. Now, after opening three shops, her focus is on democratizing nail-care with Olive & June's line of at-home manicure products. Sarah sat down with Michael and her BFF Alli to relive her early days with one salon and zero business plan, how she and Alli came to work together, and why Olive & June's is tackling the national at-home market. Keep up with Sarah Gibson Tuttle at @gibsontuttle and @oliveandjune. Do...2019-05-1043 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianAnine Bing: Influencer-Turned-Designer Anine Bing has become the go-to designer for models and actresses off-duty since leveraging her social media platform into a namesake label in 2012. Like all great founder stories, the Danish-born model and former rock 'n' roll singer launched her online fashion line from the garage of her Los Angeles home. Now, she's expanding to children's wear and opening brick-and-mortar stores across the U.S., U.K, and Europe. Anine sat down with Alli and Michael to talk about the origins of her laidback Scandinavian style, the growing pains of building a business with your spouse, and how she turned Insta-fame...2019-05-0341 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianKelly Leveque: Nutritionist To The StarsKelly Leveque is the woman who Jennifer Garner, Jessica Alba, and Busy Phillips turn to when they need help balancing blood sugar and demanding schedules. Kelly unveils to Alli and Michael the inner workings of her consulting business and how she went from mapping genomes for oncologists to staking her claim as one of Hollywood's most sought-after nutrition experts. Plus, she shares her secret wellness and diet tips, including the ones she uses as Alli's health coach. Learn more about Kelly by visiting bewellbykelly.com and @bewellbykelly. Follow @alliwebb for #BTS of Raising The Bar, an...2019-04-1244 minRaising the Bar with Alli and AdrianBrittany Driscoll: From Drybar Exec to Squeeze CEOFor years, Alli and Michael sat on their million-dollar idea to create the Goldilocks massage experience—not too pricey, not too cheap—while they were busy building Drybar. But when their VP of Marketing Brittany Driscoll needed a new challenge, their massage concept was reborn. This is the story of how Brittany, Alli, and Michael launched Squeeze, the on-demand massage chain and app disrupting the self-care industry. Learn more about Squeeze by visiting squeezemassage.com or on @squeeze. Keep up to date with Brittany's entrepreneurial journey on @britdrisc. Follow @alliwebb for #BTS of Raising Th...2019-04-0545 min
Raising the Bar with Alli and AdrianPhil Landau: The First Entrepreneur in Our LivesIt’s our dad! They may have raised us, but for years Alli and Michael's parents ran a chain of clothing stores in South Florida, Flip’s. It was a family business, and they grew up watching this business grow. And - Alli goes out to Venice Beach and explores Abbot Kinney in “Out With Alli.” Support us by supporting our sponsors! Mac and Mia - Take $25 off your first order at MacAndMia.com/BAR and use promo code BAR.2018-07-2538 min
Raising the Bar with Alli and AdrianSarah Michelle Gellar: From Vampires to EmpiresWhen Alli Webb and Michael Landau started Drybar 8 years ago, they had no idea what would happen, but that’s the life of every entrepreneur. Risk everything and you could gain… or lose… everything. So they’re talking to business owners of all kinds - moguls and beginners alike - including Sarah Michelle Gellar. When she started FoodStirs in 2014, she had no idea what would happen, and even for Sarah Michelle Gellar, it hasn’t been an easy road. This is Raising The Bar. Support this show by supporting our sponsors! ZipRecruiter - Try ZipRecruiter for free b...2018-07-2534 min