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Ambition 2.0The Truth About High-Functioning Depression with Dr. Judith JosephIn this episode of Ambition 2.0, Amanda sits down with board-certified psychiatrist, researcher, and viral mental health educator Dr. Judith Joseph, MD, MBA, to talk about a form of depression that often flies under the radar: high-functioning depression.
If you’re the one who “has it together” (the dependable friend, the rock at work, the caregiver who never drops the ball), but feel numb, exhausted, or joyless inside, this conversation is going to hit uncomfortably close to home (in the best way).
Dr. Judith breaks down:
Why so many high-achieving, caregiving women are especially vulnerable
The sc...
2025-11-2547 min
Ambition 2.0How to Build Your Million-Dollar Life with Rachel RodgersWhen it comes to money, most of us were taught to work hard, focus on saving, and not take any financial risks. In this episode of Ambition 2.0, Rachel Rodgers (self-made millionaire, founder of Hello Seven, and author of We Should All Be Millionaires and Future Millionaire) is here to replace that belief with something way more powerful.
Rachel and Amanda get into why wealth is built on risk, not by simply “working harder”, how women are socialized to budget instead of build wealth, and the exact mindset and practical moves that helped Rachel go from living in a lo...
2025-11-1836 min
Ambition 2.0How to Chase Sustainable Ambition & Find Your Purpose with Amina AlTaiWhat if ambition didn’t mean chasing the next title, paycheck, or performance review? In this episode of Ambition 2.0, host Amanda Goetz sits down with executive coach, podcast host, and author Amina AlTai (The Ambition Trap) to unpack what ambition really means—and why it might need a full rebrand.
Together, Amanda and Amina get real about how culture (and capitalism) have warped our relationship with ambition—especially for women—and how to reclaim it on our own terms. From the “core wounds” that drive our overachieving tendencies to the importance of rest, self-awareness, and setting...
2025-11-1142 min
Ambition 2.0Invisible Labor: Why Women Still Do It All—and How to Reclaim Your Time with Eve RodskyIn this episode, Amanda Goetz sits down with Eve Rodsky—the New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play and Find Your Unicorn Space—to unpack one of the most important (and under-discussed) topics for ambitious women today: the invisible labor that keeps households running and the systems needed to make ambition sustainable.
In a world where the lines between home, work, and personal ambition are constantly blurred, understanding the dynamics of domestic labor has never been more vital.
Eve gets real about:
💭 The unseen emotional labor women carry every day—and why it drains...
2025-11-0445 min
Ambition 2.0From Dorm Rooms to $8 Million in Funding: Life Lessons from the Founders of PhiaIn the debut episode of Ambition 2.0, host Amanda Goetz sits down with Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni—the visionary co-founders of Phia, the AI-powered shopping assistant backed by Hailey Bieber, Kris Jenner, Sheryl Sandberg, and other major investors.
From meeting as college roommates at Stanford and launching Phia as a class project to raising an $8M seed round for their company, Phoebe and Sophia have been through it all together. They get candid about building a tech startup from scratch, navigating friendship as co-founders, and learning how to set boundaries to avoid burnout.
They open up...
2025-10-2941 min
Ambition 2.0Girlboss Presents: “Ambition 2.0 with Amanda Goetz”A new era of ambition is here. Welcome Ambition 2.0, the new podcast from Girlboss, where we’ll be exploring what it really means to “have it all” in work, family, identity, and self… and if it’s actually worth it.
Each week, you'll hear from hardworking women who’ve walked the tightrope of ambition, like author Eve Rodsky, money and wealth expert Rachel Rodgers, Phia founders Phoebe Gates and Sophie Kianni, and businesswoman and former Barstool Sports CEO Erika Ayers Badan, with additional powerhouse guests to be revealed throughout the season.
They'll share their costly mistakes, lessons learned, and practical ti...
2025-10-2000 min
Ambition 2.0#GirlbossRadioReplay: How Dayna Isom Johnson Asked For Her Dream Role: Trend Expert at EtsyIf you’re in New York City or are planning a visit before January 5, 2025, you’re going to want to head to the Music Box Theatre to see Suffs The Musical. Get your tickets now at https://suffsmusical.com/ On this episode of Girlboss Radio, Avery chats with Dayna Isom Johnson, Etsy's resident trend expert. If that job sounds really cool, that's because it is.Dayna spends her days interpreting data and trend insights and talking about creativity to uplift and promote Etsy's 5.4 million makers. She makes frequent TV appearances and talks to the media about...
2024-12-1735 min
Ambition 2.0#GirlbossRadioReplay: Roxie Nafousi Manifested Her Career—So Can YouIt’s officially goal-setting season, and what better way to kick it off than by revisiting one of our most-loved episodes? We’re bringing back our conversation with Roxie Nafousi, verified manifestation expert and bestselling author of Manifest—because if you’re dreaming big for the new year, this is the only episode you need.So, can you actually manifest your dream job (and life)? Back in 2022, our host Avery Francis wasn’t so sure. However, her conversation with Roxie completely shifted her perspective. Roxie broke it all down: manifestation isn’t about crossing your fingers...
2024-12-0331 min
Ambition 2.0How to Ask for a Raise (And Actually Get It) with Claire Wasserman👋 If you’re in New York City or are planning a visit before January 5, 2025, you’re going to want to head to the Music Box Theatre to see Suffs The Musical. Get your tickets now at https://suffsmusical.com/ Money talk can feel awkward, but today’s guest is here to change that.Claire Wasserman, the founder of Ladies Get Paid, teaches us exactly how women can navigate salary negotiations with confidence—no more sweaty palms or second-guessing.Avery and Claire first dive into the wage gap and discuss why salary negoti...
2024-11-2643 min
Ambition 2.0Boosting Happy Chemicals and Creating Sustainable Joy with HigherDOSE's Lauren BerlingeriThis episode is brought to you by HigherDOSE. Get 20% off sitewide at HigherDOSE.com with the code GIRLBOSS20—excluding bundles and subscriptions. If you spend over $500, you’ll get an exclusive gift with your purchase. But don’t wait too long—this offer ends on December 7, 2024.One last thing: If you’re in New York City or are planning a visit before January 5, 2025, you’re going to want to head to the Music Box Theatre to see Suffs The Musical. Get your tickets now at https://suffsmusical.com/ What if you c...
2024-11-1934 min
Ambition 2.0How to Silence Your Inner Critic Like a Pro Golfer with LPGA's Lauren CoughlinThis episode is brought to you by LPGA. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for November 20, 2024—the LPGA is unveiling its 75th Anniversary schedule for the 2025 season, kicking off at the CME Group Tour Championship. Catch all the action on NBC and Golf Channel!One last thing: If you’re in New York City or are planning a visit before January 5, 2025, you’re going to want to head to the Music Box Theatre to see Suffs The Musical. Get your tickets now at https://suffsmusical.com/ Turns out, we’ve all...
2024-11-1227 min
Ambition 2.0The Uncomfortable Truth: Julie Sukosd on Banishing Underwire BrasThis episode is brought to you by EBY. Women have been conditioned to live with discomfort—at work, at home, and even in our bras. Julie Sukosd, the Chief Revenue Officer at EBY (which stands for Empowered By You), has set out to change that. Why? Because as she says in our conversation, if we don’t put ourselves first, then who will?Julie covers the all-so-common ways women feel uncomfortable at work, whether it’s giving or receiving feedback, advocating for ourselves, and even wha...
2024-11-0527 min
Ambition 2.0Grief, Panic Attacks, and Making Her First Million: Alexa Suter Isn't Afraid to Go ThereThis episode is brought to you by Huha. Enjoy 20% off any regular-priced items with the discount code GIRLBOSS20. Bundle your undies for extra $$$ off: Get an additional 5% off a two-pack, 10% off a five-pack, and 15% off a seven-pack. Hurry! This code expires on November 24, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. EST.This conversation is unlike any other we’ve had on Girlboss Radio. It’s raw, it’s vulnerable, and it’s quite emotional. We talk about addiction, depression, and PTSD. If your heart is feeling up for it, we hope Alexa’s story will...
2024-10-2938 min
Ambition 2.0Permission to Pause: How to Plan for Your Sabbatical with Danica NelsonWhat if taking a career break was the answer to recovering from burnout, reigniting your creativity, and achieving a better work-life balance? It was for Dani Nelson! With over 10 years working in the marketing industry, Dani transitioned from a full-time corporate gal working at Shopify and Canadian telecommunications company TELUS to full-time entrepreneurship as a content creator, marketing consultant, and Liberty Leave™ coach, dedicated to empowering women to take their own mini-retirements and explore the world (or rediscover what lights them up outside of work).Da...
2024-10-2232 min
Ambition 2.0The Bragging Rights Playbook: Strategies for Self-Promotion with Stefanie Sword-WilliamsHave you ever noticed how women are often told to stay humble, downplay their achievements, and avoid sharing their successes? When we do share our wins, we’re labeled as cocky or self-obsessed.In today’s episode, we’re flipping that narrative.We explore practical ways to recognize and celebrate your successes, including effective strategies for promoting yourself online—because no, it’s not cringe to brag!Stefanie Sword-Williams, a personal branding powerhouse and founder of Fuck Being Humble, aims to encourage individuals to be unapolo...
2024-10-1536 min
Ambition 2.0How to Start Listening to Your Gut with Dr. Roshini RajThis episode is brought to you by TULA Skincare.Ready for the next chapter of your career? Join Tori Lazar, former brand builder and marketing executive turned executive coach, to learn practical strategies and actionable steps that will help you create the career and personal life you’ve always envisioned. Join the Designing The Next Chapter of Your Career course by October 14, 2024: https://course.girlboss.com/courses/designing-the-next-chapter-of-your-career It’s time for a gut check. In a world overflowing with health and wellness information, it’s e...
2024-10-0837 min
Ambition 2.0Why No One Wants to Be a Manager Anymore with Ginny ClarkeNever miss an episode, subscribe to the Girlboss Radio podcast.Ready for the next chapter of your career? Join Tori Lazar, former brand builder and marketing executive turned executive coach, to learn practical strategies and actionable steps that will help you create the career and personal life you’ve always envisioned. Join the Designing The Next Chapter of Your Career course by October 14, 2024: https://course.girlboss.com/courses/designing-the-next-chapter-of-your-career Have you ever wished for an instruction manual on how to be a good manager? We’re diving deep into this...
2024-10-0136 min
Ambition 2.0Predicting the Future of AI and Work With Dr. Joy BuolamwiniBook your stay today at Breathless Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa and start making memories that last a lifetime. https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/mexico/breathless-riviera-cancun/brercNever miss an episode, subscribe to the Girlboss Radio podcast.AI is everywhere. So what does that mean for jobs? Are they all going to be obsolete in the next 10 years? And how can we prepare ourselves—and our careers—for the future?In this episode, Dr. Joy Buolamwini answers all of your most pressing AI questions. She...
2024-09-2439 min
Ambition 2.0Feeling Stuck in Your Career? Tori Lazar Has Been ThereBook your stay today at Breathless Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa and start making memories that last a lifetime. https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/mexico/breathless-riviera-cancun/brercReady for the next chapter of your career? Join Tori Lazar, former brand builder and marketing executive turned executive coach, to learn practical strategies and actionable steps that will help you create the career and personal life you’ve always envisioned. ✨ Join our waitlist here for 40% OFF, but hurry, we’re closing the doors to purchase on October 8th: https://girlboss.com/pages/girlboss-course-waitlist Fe...
2024-09-1734 min
Ambition 2.0The Messy Truth of “Having It All” with Alli WebbNever miss an episode, subscribe to the Girlboss Radio podcast: https://girlboss.com/pages/radio Who says you can’t have it all? Alli Webb proves otherwise, having seamlessly transitioned from a stay-at-home mom to a powerhouse entrepreneur who truly does have it all right now (her words)—and with great hair, too. Keyword: seamlessly. Don’t be fooled—it hasn’t always been easy.Alli Webb is the founder of the iconic blowout salon chain Drybar, a New York Times bestselling author, a successful businesswoman, and a mother of two. She...
2024-09-1038 min
Ambition 2.0Operating From a Baseline of Delusion with Kamie CrawfordDiscover the Adobe Express mobile app, including Adobe Firefly generative AI technology, now available on iOS and Android. Head to adobe.com/express or your app store to download today.This is the last episode of the season, but we’ll be back very soon after a short summer hiatus. We couldn't think of a more perfect guest to end things off with than multi-hyphenate Kamie Crawford.She has quite the CV. She’s a producer and creator, the host of MTV’s Catfish: The TV Show, Are You The On...
2024-06-1835 min
Ambition 2.0The Outsider's Playbook with Ciera RogersDiscover the Adobe Express mobile app, including Adobe Firefly generative AI technology, now available on iOS and Android. Head to adobe.com/express or your app store to download today.We’ve all felt like an outsider at one point—Ciera Rogers wants you to use it to your advantage. Ciera grew up houseless on the streets of Houston, Texas, in her mom’s Jeep. Then, with just $10, she moved to LA, lived off of her friend’s couch and started posting her thrifted and vintage clothes for sale on Instag...
2024-06-1133 min
Ambition 2.0The State of Influencing, According to Top InfluencersDiscover the Adobe Express mobile app, including Adobe Firefly generative AI technology, now available on iOS and Android. Head to adobe.com/express or your app store to download today.Have you ever wished that you started a TikTok in lockdown? Wish you could make money from brand deals like your fave content creators? We get it, tbh. After 50 percent of Gen Zs list influencer as a dream career—a higher percentage than any other age group. And in the age of unsteady employment and shaky ec...
2024-06-0443 min
Ambition 2.0From Fashion Editor to Beauty Brand Founder with Saie's Laney CrowellDiscover the all-new Adobe Express mobile app, including Adobe Firefly generative AI technology—now available on iOS and Android. Head to adobe.com/express or your app store to download today."I'm incredibly persistent. And I have a pretty high threshold for being uncomfortable. And that's definitely what I credit my success with," says Laney Crowell, who founded the natural, clean beauty brand Saie, which is a Sephora staple and viral sensation. But Laney never thought she'd start a beauty brand. She was the assistant beauty editor at Lucky magazine (and also ha...
2024-05-2834 min
Ambition 2.0Are Dating Apps the Problem? with Tinder's Stephanie DanziDiscover Function of Beauty’s new Custom Repair Line and start seeing visible results in just one use. Take the 2-minute quiz to get your unique hair damage score today at https://functionofbeauty.com/pages/hair-quiz. Get 20% off your entire order with code GIRLBOSS20. Offer ends on May 30th.Banish book decision fatigue with Book of the Month, a monthly book subscription box, and get your first book for just $5 with code PETALS at bookofthemonth.com.Dating apps seem to be the hot topic of conversation as of late—but...
2024-05-1438 min
Ambition 2.0Making the Case for Midwifery with Elaine WelterothDiscover the all-new Adobe Express mobile app, including Firefly generative AI technology—now available on iOS and Android. Head to adobe.com/express or your app store to download today.Elaine Welteroth is a bit of a Girlboss legend. She was a speaker at our Girlboss Rally conference for two years in a row, and has been a guest on Girlboss Radio. We’ve been champions of Elaine’s career since her days at Teen Vogue when she became the editor-in-chief at just 29 years old, the youngest in Condé Nast history. Since then, sh...
2024-05-0736 min
Ambition 2.0How to *Actually* Speak Your Mind with Africa BrookeBanish book decision fatigue with Book of the Month, a monthly book subscription box, and get your first book for just $5 with code PETALS at bookofthemonth.com.Discover Function of Beauty’s new Custom Repair Line and start seeing visible results in just one use. Take the 2-minute quiz to get your unique hair damage score today at https://functionofbeauty.com/pages/hair-quiz. "You're not being as intellectually stimulated as you think you are if everyone around you is saying the same thing." These are the kinds of truth-telling on...
2024-04-3042 min
Ambition 2.0Celeb Bosses and the Future of Marketing with Rare Beauty's Katie WelchDiscover the all-new Adobe Express mobile app, including Firefly generative AI technology—now available on iOS and Android. Head to adobe.com/express or your app store to download today.This conversation with Katie Welch, the chief marketing officer of Rare Beauty, has been a year in the making. The Girlboss Radio team first met Katie in 2023, and immediately vibed with her warmth, candor and wisdom. Katie has worked as a beauty industry exec for years—her CV includes stints at Victoria's Secret Beauty, The Honest Company, Hourglass Cosmetics and now, reporting into...
2024-04-2332 min
Ambition 2.0Office Affairs with Ashley Madison's Isabella MiseYep, we're going there. Today's episode features a conversation with Ashley Madison's Senior Director of Communications, Isabella Mise. We're sure you've heard about Ashley Madison: the site bills itself as the number one "married dating site" with 80 million users worldwide.You might be wondering, why Ashley Madison, Girlboss? A few months ago, Girlboss producers received an email from Ashley Madison's PR team, and one particular line stood out to us: Ashley Madison considers the workplace—and not other dating apps—their number-one competitor. We knew we wanted to do an episode dedicated to office romances, and hold a nu...
2024-04-1642 min
Ambition 2.0Renting, Investing and Financial Feminism with Tori DunlapAh, money—it's the reason we go to work, chase promotions and ask for raises. For Tori Dunlap (who saved $100K by the time she was 25), money means options. "When I had money—and we're not talking Jeff Bezos money—we're just talking an emergency fund, I could donate to causes I believed in. I could support candidates and legislation that I believed in. I could start a business. I could leave a toxic situation I didn't want to be in anymore. I could take a vacation," says Tori.This is Tori's other belief: "I don't think anythi...
2024-04-0939 min
Ambition 2.0The Truth About Cortisol with Rachel SandersThere are so many misconceptions circulating on TikTok and Instagram about ways to “hack” your health as women—your cortisol levels, your sleep cycle, your period—so you can be the most optimized version of yourself… but there's often little-to-no scientific evidence to back it up.That’s why the work Rachel Sanders is doing is so great. She’s the CEO and founder of Rootine, a line of targeted supplements and at-home lab tests that are rooted in science and customized to your unique daily routine. They have adaptogen drink mixes to help with sleep, focus and stress—plu...
2024-04-0232 min
Ambition 2.0The False Promise of Trad Wives with Caro Claire BurkeGet your FREE sample pack of LMNT electrolyte drink mix with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/GIRLBOSS.On this extra-spicy episode of Girlboss Radio, we welcome feminist media critic Caro Claire Burke, whose TikTok videos dissecting all things trad wives you may have already come across.So, what's the difference between a trad wife and a trad-wife influencer? Is wanting to make meals from scratch while wearing dreamy dresses really that bad? What does our current obsession with this type of influencer content say about the state of women's ambition? ...
2024-03-2638 min
Ambition 2.0Should You Freeze Your Eggs? with Dr. Kim GarbedianCheck out Eu Natural's Conception For Her, Conception For Him and the His & Hers Conception Bundle and find out why these fertility aid multivitamins have over 23,000 five-star reviews.Disclaimer: Today's guest, Dr Kim Garbedian, does not endorse or financially benefit from our partnership with Eu Natural. Eu Natural did not commission or approve this episode. Please talk to your doctor or a trusted medical professional to figure out which supplement options are best for you.On today's episode of Girlboss Radio, we're opening the door to the fertility clinic and asking *all...
2024-03-1240 min
Ambition 2.0Building a Revenge Brand with Boys LieGet your FREE sample pack of LMNT electrolyte drink mix with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/GIRLBOSS.Some of Tori Robinson and Leah O'Malley's closest friends thought they would fail. Who's laughing now?In today's episode of Girlboss Radio, Avery Francis catches up with the founders of Boys Lie. Their cool-girl loungewear broke the internet last summer when Ariana Madix from Vanderpump Rules wore their 1-800-Boys-Lie hoodie, not-so-subtly shading ex-boyfriend Tom Sandoval.Their clothing has been spotted on A-listers like Kylie Jenner, Zendaya, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa and many...
2024-03-0533 min
Ambition 2.0Escaping Amazon After 12 Years with Kristi CoulterGet your FREE sample pack of LMNT electrolyte drink mix with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/GIRLBOSS.Imagine working at Amazon for 12 years and never getting a promotion. Imagine being called "stupid" to your face by a senior exec in a meeting. Imagine being so burned out by the toxic, relentless pace of your job that you take up an unhealthy drinking habit. Kristi Coulter experienced all of that—and more—in her decade+ at Amazon, arguably the world's best-known and most controversial company. Then she wrote a book about it. Today's convo...
2024-02-2740 min
Ambition 2.0Lazy Girl Jobs Don't Exist with Team GirlbossIn this (very spicy) episode of Girlboss Radio, host Avery Francis is joined with Liz Guber, Girlboss' general manager, and Victoria Christie, Girlboss' senior writer, to talk about the latest TikTok workplace trend: lazy girl jobs. What defines a lazy girl job? How does social media fuel misconceptions about them? What does this say about our disillusionment with capitalism and "hustle and grind" culture? Why is it a lazy girl job and not a lazy boy job? And who can really get away with having one?New episodes of Girlboss Radio drop every Tuesday...
2024-02-2030 min
Ambition 2.0How to Get Divorced with Lawyer James SextonGet your FREE sample pack of LMNT electrolyte drink mix with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/GIRLBOSS.It's a Girlboss Radio milestone—our first male guest. Ever.So why a man and why now? Well, as our host, Avery Francis says, "Women and non-binary folks continue to carry the burden of conversations about moving the needle forward. I wanted to invite a man on the podcast to talk about how they're helping us achieve collective liberation."While Girlboss Radio will always offer up our platform to women we admire, it's ni...
2024-02-1348 min
Ambition 2.0Bursting the Kardashian Gummy Bubble with Dr. Jen Gunter"It's a scam." That's how Dr. Jen Gunter, the internet's favorite OB/GYN, describes Kourtney Kardashian's vagina probiotic gummies (called Lemme Purr). You can see why we had to have Dr. Gunter on the podcast, right? She isn't afraid to dispel the BS women are being told about their bodies. In today's episode, Dr. Gunter debunks the biggest myths about vaginas, from synching your period cycle to your productivity to needing to get rid of the (perfectly normal) smell with scented wipes and washes. It's a self-cleaning oven, people!Dr...
2024-02-0627 min
Ambition 2.0Getting Angry for the Greater Good with Soraya ChemalyGet your FREE sample pack of LMNT electrolyte drink mix with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/GIRLBOSS.Ever since Avery became the host of Girlboss Radio, she's had one dream guest at the top of her wishlist. And that person is Soraya Chemaly. Soraya is an award-winning writer and activist, best known for her 2018 book Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women's Anger. Avery refers to it "The Bible" and has recommended it (and even gifted it) to hundreds of people.In this episode, Avery and Soraya talk about why, as women...
2024-01-3136 min
Ambition 2.0Shame, Ego Strength and Jello Shots with Lilly SinghGet your FREE sample pack of LMNT electrolyte drink mix with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/GIRLBOSS.Testing, testing, 1… 2… 3… *Taps mic*Hey, Girlboss Radio listeners! Did you miss us? ‘Cause we missed you! Your favorite podcast is back. And we couldn’t think of a better person to kick-off the new season than Lilly Singh.You probably know her. From her 2010 YouTube beginnings to a historic time on late night TV, Lilly now has over 40 million followers and owns a production company called Unicorn Island, which combines entertainment with social impact. Sh...
2024-01-2333 min
Ambition 2.0Olivia Perez Wants You to Take the InternshipThis is the last episode of this season—and we're ending it on a high note with Olivia Perez. Olivia is a fashion journalist, and the founder and host of the Friend of a Friend podcast, a weekly talk show where she brings you into her inner circle of creatives. By the way, Avery also went on Olivia's podcast as a guest. Click here to listen!Olivia started her career with internships at Teen Vogue and Hermès, then worked for Glossier in talent and bookings, before becoming a cont...
2023-07-0530 min
Ambition 2.0Lauren Chan is Really Good at Figuring Sh*t OutSave up to 80% off on generic drugs at visoryhealth.com.Get a free pair of jeans from Universal Standard at universalstandard.com/signup/girlboss-free-jeans, and putting in your email.On this episode of Girlboss Radio, Avery is joined by Lauren Chan, a career chameleon who's worked as a model, fashion editor, brand founder and inclusivity spokesperson. Recently, Lauren also became the first queer, plus-size Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rookie.Avery speaks to Lauren about her journey going from small-town Canada to becoming the fashion news editor at Glamour...
2023-06-2731 min
Ambition 2.0Maitreyi Ramakrishnan's Career Has Only Just BegunMaitreyi Ramakrishnan never had a part-time job. She never worked retail, or had an after-school job in food service. The story of her actual first job is well known: she submitted a tape to Mindy Kaling’s open casting call for the series Never Have I Ever. She beat out 15,000 other applicants for the role, and has delivered a memorable, comedic, and authentic performance over the show’s last four seasons as Devi, the feisty, awkward and determined nerd—with aspirations of being popular. Devi was no stranger to making a reckless decision for the sake of good grades or cha...
2023-06-2031 min
Ambition 2.0Influencers Can Have Career Doubts TooBefore you roll your eyes at the title of this week's episode—we get it. Influencing, a career that's emerged over the past decade, offers it all: the ability to make lots of money, flexibility, travel, adoring followers and flashy brand deals. But we know we're not the first ones to tell you that it's not all it's cracked up to be. On today's emotional episode of Girlboss Radio, Avery is joined by two of her friends: Jillian Harris and Sarah Nicole Landry for an unedited glimpse at the realities of running successful businesses by leveraging your online persona....
2023-06-1332 min
Ambition 2.0LaDavia Drane Doesn't Believe In Winning AloneToday on Girlboss Radio, Avery is joined by LaDavia Drane, the Global Head of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity at Amazon Web Services. Her career is nothing short of impressive, spanning law, politics, and tech. LaDavia has been a longtime leader and champion of removing barriers for underrepresented communities and cultivating equitable spaces.Previously, LaDavia worked as a law associate, then transitioned to public policy and politics. She worked as a Chief of Staff in Congress, and even served on Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign.LaDavia and Avery chat about big career pivots and how to mak...
2023-06-0632 min
Ambition 2.0Confessions of a Girlboss, with Diem's Emma BatesOn this episode of Girlboss Radio, Avery chats with Emma Bates, the co-founder of Diem, the AI-powered search engine with "group chat energy." It's designed to give users real, no-BS, anecdotal advice on "taboo" topics like sexual health, money and relationships.Emma went to King’s College in London for war studies. Yes, war studies. Then, she switched her major to marketing. During her university days, she started a blog that went viral.Her career took off when she landed a job as one of the early hires at Away, the cool-girl suitcase brand. Then, a b...
2023-05-3033 min
Ambition 2.0Adrien and Hyla Started a Business with No Business ExperienceOn today's episode of Girlboss Radio, Avery chats with Adrien Bettio and Hyla Nayeri, the women behind the It girl swim and lifestyle brand 437. The co-founders met at university while studying commerce, and became fast friends and eventually, roommates. Hyla and Adrien were on a trip in the Amalfi Coast and they couldn't find swimsuits that were flattering and curve friendly. And thus, the idea for 437 was born. They were just 21 years old. Today, 437 is loved and worn by celebs like Kylie Jenner, Megan Thee Stallion and JLo, and appeared in Vogue and Forbes. The Forbes 30 Under 30 founders share h...
2023-05-2226 min
Ambition 2.0Angel Investor Arati Sharma Loves a Bit of Imposter SyndromeAvery is joined Arati Sharma, a powerhouse in venture capital funding. She’s the founding partner of Backbone Angels, a collective of all-women angel investors who focus on investing in Black, Indigenous, and women of color-led companies. She also is a co-founder of Ghlee, a ghee-based skincare brand, which she started with her siblings. Previously, Arati rose through the ranks at Shopify, first as a community development manager and then as a director of marketing, working through the software company’s $1 billion dollar IPO in 2015.Arati and Avery talk about...
2023-05-1635 min
Ambition 2.0Kate McLeod Thinks "Success" is a Bad WordThis episode is sponsored by Kate McLeod Kate McLeod has had a fascinating career journey with not one, not two but three career pivots. She started out in finance at Goldman Sachs, then went to culinary school and became a pastry chef. Then she started her own bakery in London.Then, one day her sister-in-law introduced her to cocoa butter as a swap for her moisturizer. A powerful ingredient, cocoa butter (the fat of the cocoa bean) is rock-solid at room temperature. So what did Kate do? She used...
2023-05-0930 min
Ambition 2.0Your Rich BFF Vivian Tu Climbed Cringe Mountain to Find SuccessYes, you read that right, $600,000. That's how much Vivian Tu was making as a strategy sales partner. Before that, Vivian cut her teeth on Wall Street as a trader with JP Morgan after graduating from the University of Chicago, the best economics school in the world.During the pandemic, Vivian decided to quit her full-time job to start YourRichBFF because she noticed all of the questionable financial advice swirling around the internet. What started as a side-hustle has grown into a thriving business. Through her podcast, Networth and Chill, her newsletter EnRiched and her vi...
2023-05-0228 min
Ambition 2.0How "Polite Society" Flipped the Script on the Action FlickThis episode is brought to you by Focus Features.We're doing something different with this week's episode. Today, Avery has two separate chats with two women involved with our new fave film, Polite Society. First up is the film's director, Nida Manzoor, who talks about the power of women's rage, why we need to center girls as the stars of action films and how she handled years and years of rejection before finally get the green light to direct her dream project. The second half of the episode is a conversation with one of...
2023-04-2535 min
Ambition 2.0Michele Romanow Loves to Be UnderestimatedToday's episode features Avery's friend and notable Canadian entrepreneur, Michele Romanow. Michele is a founder many, many times over and a Dragon on CBC's Dragons' Den (that's Canada's answer to Shark Tank, by the way). It was while she was on Dragons' Den that Michele got her idea for her best-known business to date: Clearco, a lending firm for businesses that takes a share of revenue instead of equity to give founders easier access to capital. Clearco has given billions to business owners to date, and has raised the bar for representing traditionally marginalized business owners.
2023-04-1834 min
Ambition 2.0Claire and Erica's Business Runs on Friendship, Not VC FundingClaire Mazur and Erica Cerulo's careers are intertwined and built around a deep friendship that goes back to their days as undergrads at the University of Chicago. They got set up on a friend date, hit it off and remained close ever since. "We always knew the minor characters in each other's work lives," says Erica. After graduating, both of them moved to New York. Erica worked in magazines at Lucky and Details, while Claire worked in the theater world. Then, their first business idea was born: Of a Kind, an ecomm site that stocked goods from over 600 independent...
2023-04-1136 min
Ambition 2.0Interior Designer Leanne Ford Is the Queen of White Walls—And Big Career PivotsIt's always a special Girlboss Radio episode when our host Avery gets to chat with a friend or idol of hers. In today's case, it's the latter. Avery got into watching HGTV during the grim days of the pandemic, and she fell in love with Leanne's white-on-white, lived-in aesthetic. She was so inspired, that she purchased and renovated a 200-year-old home. On today's episode, Leanne talks about her mid-career pivot into interior design after spending 15 years as a creative director and stylist. They discuss saying yes to everything until you get to say no, the upside of failure and...
2023-04-0433 min
Ambition 2.0How Dayna Isom Johnson Asked For Her Dream Role: Trend Expert at EtsyOn this episode of Girlboss Radio, Avery chats with Dayna Isom Johnson, Etsy's resident trend expert. If that job sounds really cool, that's because it is. Dayna spends her days interpreting data and trend insights and talking about creativity to uplift and promote Etsy's 5.4 million makers. She makes frequent TV appearances and talks to the media about emerging design trends. Yup, she knew about cottagecore way before the rest of us did.Dayna did not apply for the job she has now—but she created it by zeroing in what she loved to do an...
2023-03-2836 min
Ambition 2.0Tori Deal's Multi-Hyphenate Career Includes Making $30K a Month on OnlyFansOur host, Avery, has been a fan of Tori Deal for almost a decade. So she pitched the reality TV star as a potential guest for Girlboss Radio, and was thrilled to learn that Tori was as much of ~a vibe~ on the podcast as she is on TV. Tori Deal is the ultimate modern definition of a multi-hyphenate. She's a reality TV star and winner of MTV's The Challenge, a host of two podcasts, a children's book author and an OnlyFans creator.On this episode of Girlboss Radio, Tori and Avery chat about pursuing multiple income...
2023-03-2137 min
Ambition 2.0Jamie Pandit Doesn't Always Feel Successful—And That's OKOn this episode of Girlboss Radio, our host Avery is joined by Jamie Pandit. Jamie is a Bangladeshi-Canadian content creator, model and trans activist with an impressive resume. She has over 8 million likes on TikTok, she’s a fashion expert on the Canadian talk show Cityline, and last year, she was part of the Sephora Squad, an annual beauty influencer program dedicated to celebrating diverse creators.Jamie came out as trans at 16 but hid her identity until she was 32. Now, she’s living her life unapologetically free on social media. Avery and Jamie chatted about living in stea...
2023-03-1433 min
Ambition 2.0What If You Became Friends with Your Competition?In the lead up to International Women's Day and during Women's History Month, you'll probably hear a variation of the phrase 'women supporting women' over and over again. But this feel-good trope is more than just a generic cliché or convenient marketing buzz term. It's a real, tangible and invaluable way to thrive in your career. And our host, Avery Francis, is proof. On this episode of Girlboss Radio, Avery invites two of her close friends and confidants: Dr. Sarah Saska and Shavonne Hasfal-McIntosh. Dr. Sarah is a former academic who started her own DE&I consultancy firm called F...
2023-03-0738 min
Ambition 2.0Ireland Baldwin Doesn't Mind Talking About NepotismIn the season finale of Girlboss Radio, Avery sits down with her friend Ireland Baldwin. Yes, *the* Ireland. She’s a business owner, an expecting mother, a screenwriter, an animal lover… and she just so happens to be Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin’s daughter. And Hailey Bieber’s cousin. The 27-year-old former model and DJ left behind her life in Hollywood and moved to the Oregon coast, where she founded Good Times, a wine bar, café and boutique, with her partner, musician André Allen Anjos a.k.a. RAC. The couple is also expecting their first baby togeth...
2023-01-3140 min
Ambition 2.0Deepti Vempati is Proof that You Should Always Listen to Your GutIf you're like most people we know, you're probably a little obsessed with Love is Blind, Netflix's hit reality dating show that puts hopeful singles into pods where they cannot see one another. Maybe you've spent a late night or two deep-scrolling LIB Reddit, trawling for conspiracy theories, or maybe you have a dedicated work Slack channel where you and your colleagues can bond over the the hijinks that are enabled by whatever is in those opaque metal wine glasses.You do not have to be a Love is Blind fan to tune into this conversation with...
2023-01-2435 min
Ambition 2.0Georgina Gooley Chases Fulfillment, Not SuccessGeorgina Gooley is the co-founder of Billie, a razor and shaving brand that flipped the conversation by being the first to show women's hair in their advertisements. Three days after launching, the razors had shipped to all 50 states and Gooley was featured on the front page of the BBC. That kind of success can easily go to a founder's head, but Gooley keeps an even keel, and maintains that fulfillment is more important than success.Avery speaks to Georgina about getting her start in NYC's advertising world, what keeps her up at night and work insecurities. Plus...
2023-01-1731 min
Ambition 2.0Nadya Okamoto’s Thoughts on Periods are Pretty Radical—But They Shouldn’t BeAt 16 years old, Nadya Okamoto started a non-profit called PERIOD (period.org), which grew into one of the largest youth-run non-profits with a mission to address period poverty and inequitable access to menstrual products. Today, she's the founder and CEO of August, a Gen-Z minded period and menstrual brand and social enterprise. Nadya, who also goes by the alter-ego Period Fairy to her four million TikTok followers, is an unapologetic period activist. Her daily videos push against "taboo" topics and visuals—people menstruating. In this episode, Nadya and Avery cover a wide range of topics: the history of labor, th...
2023-01-1046 min
Ambition 2.0Kelly Burton Doesn't Want You to Be a One-Woman WonderOn today’s episode of Girlboss Radio, Avery sits down with Kelly Burton, the CEO of Black Innovation Alliance, an institution dedicated to closing the racial wealth gap. Kelly is also an author, mentor and speaker. Kelly unpacks the “one-woman wonder” trope, talks about the concept of radical collaboration and offers some advice on how to actually use LinkedIn to power your career (Kelly just so happens to be in the top one percent of LinkedIn creators). Kelly and Avery’s conversation is filled with insightful takeaways and candid personal anecdotes—from breakups to failed businesses.Use code GIRLB...
2022-12-2736 min
Ambition 2.0Solonje Burnett Is Lighting the Way for Women in WeedOn today’s episode of Girlboss Radio, Avery chats with Solonje Burnett, everyone’s favorite weed auntie and the co-founder and CEO of Humble Bloom, a cannabis education and advocacy agency. They talk about using cannabis in the workplace, Solonje’s ever-evolving relationship with the plant (and Avery’s “canna-curiosity”) and how it can be used to build community, heal the body and, yes, even help with your productivity. Plus, Solonje shares her radical definition of success. We hope this conversation inspires you to think about cannabis differently—or at least think about your own relationship with cannabis in a new way....
2022-12-2042 min
Ambition 2.0Nedra Glover Tawwab Wants You to Set Better BoundariesSetting boundaries is hard, especially when it’s with the people closest to you. That’s why Nedra Glover Tawwab is on a mission to help us all set better boundaries—at home, at work and beyond. In this episode of Girlboss Radio, Avery chatted with the New York Times best-selling author, licensed therapist and sought-after relationship expert about how to save your most important relationships by saying “no.” Plus, Avery does something she’s never done before on this podcast: ask for some personal advice. If you’ve ever struggled with setting boundaries, this conversation is for you.Use code...
2022-12-1337 min
Ambition 2.0Lola Tomorrow Is What a Real Self-Made Millionaire Looks LikeFor Lola Tomorrow, a self-made millionaire, master negotiator and the former aide to First Lady Michelle Obama, making her first million was the easy part. Now, she practically makes money in her sleep. But shifting to an abundance mindset and believing that she is worthy of achieving financial freedom... that was the hard part.In this episode of Girlboss Radio, Avery chats with Lola about the mindset of success, how to own your value and choose spaces where you’re celebrated. It’s a conversation that left Avery with literal shivers down her spine. Plus, Lola shares some...
2022-12-0639 min
Ambition 2.0Matilda Djerf on the Big Business of Being Matilda DjerfMatilda Djerf grew up in a small town in Sweden and even once worked as a fishmonger. Today, she's one of the most influential and trend-defining fashion creators out there, and her brand, Djerf Avenue, is the real deal. In this episode of Girlboss Radio, Matilda chats with Avery about how she launched her fashion label without a business plan, how her partner pushed her to dream big and why she doesn't believe the content creator space is too crowded to succeed in. It's a must listen for fans of her effortless style, and anyone who's dreaming of starting...
2022-11-2933 min
Ambition 2.0How to Turn Down Thankless Work, From The Founders of The No ClubToday, Avery chats with Lise Vesterlund and Laurie Weingart, two of the four authors behind The No Club: Putting a Stop to Women's Dead-End Work. In this episode, we get into non-promotable tasks, from serving on committees to onboarding new hires and the classic 'office mom' jobs such as planning the company holiday party. These thankless extra tasks add up over time—women are doing 200 hours of them! And they're holding us back from reaching our true potential at work.So, how can we learn to decline tasks that don't serve our careers, and challenge outdated systems th...
2022-11-2238 min
Ambition 2.0Drew Afualo Got Fired From the NFL. But Her Career Only Skyrocketed From There.Drew Afualo has nearly 8 million followers on TikTok. She's known as the internet's bigot-hunter thanks to her viral takedowns of misogynistic men. In this episode of Girlboss Radio, you'll get to see a different side of the creator, and get to know her career journey—from the worst job she's ever had to what she thought was her dream job, creating social content for the NFL. Drew opens up about getting fired from the NFL—something she never saw coming. She gives her best advice to anyone who's been fired, or is worried that it might happen to them.
2022-11-1534 min
Ambition 2.0Megan O’Neill on What It’s Really Like to Work at GoopToday’s episode of Girlboss Radio features Megan O’Neill, the associate beauty director at Goop. Megan comes from the world of glossy magazines, having worked at titles such as Elle and Lucky. She describes her job at Goop as very much a dream job—and speaks highly of her boss, the one and only Gwyneth Paltrow.But there’s so much more to unpack when it comes to true wellness (hint: it’s not fancy face cream). Plus, Megan talks about making space for Black women’s voices in media, and her approach to success, ambition and storytel...
2022-11-0835 min
Ambition 2.0Domee Shi Went Against Her Parents' Expectations—And It Paid OffDomee Shi is the Oscar-winning filmmaker behind beloved Bao and Turning Red, which became the number one movie on Disney+. Today she chats with host Avery Francis about growing up with immigrant parents, her path to success (and what it means to her) and offers her best advice for those struggling with the weight of parental expectations. Domee Shi also recounts her hilarious Oscars after-party experience and how she’s making waves at Pixar to push for storytelling that normalizes puberty and menstruation. Tune in for a conversation filled with warmth, insight and truly useful advice for cre...
2022-11-0129 min
Ambition 2.0Roxie Nafousi Manifested Her Career—So Can YouCan you really manifest your dream job? Who better to answer this question than Roxie Nafousi, the bestselling author of the book Manifest. For Nafousi, true manifestation is a life practice—and it’s hard work. In this episode, host Avery Francis learns that even the biggest skeptics are probably manifesting without even realizing it. This episode provides tangible steps and practical tips to bring more positivity and intention into your life, so that you can craft your dream life.Get 15% off Knix's leakproof underwear with the code GIRLBOSS at https://bit.ly/3EJQWtCFollow Roxi...
2022-10-2532 min
Ambition 2.0Joanna Griffiths of Knix Celebrates Failure with ChampagneWelcome back to Girlboss Radio! We’re back with a new season and a renewed mission to bring you inspired, super-candid conversations with the world’s most impressive women. Our goal is to bring you career advice you can actually use, and give you the tools and mindset to find success on your own terms. In our kick-off episode of the new season of Girlboss Radio, founder of intimates brand Knix speaks to her good friend Avery Francis—and our new host—about how she defines success, the gender bias she faced while raising funds and why she’s big...
2022-10-2537 min
Ambition 2.0How to Be Consistent When Building Your Brand with Elsa Majimbo19-year-old Internet sensation Elsa Majimbo (@majimb.o) chats with Puno about how she launched her career as a creator and gained over 2 million followers during quarantine.In this episode, get a behind-the-scenes look at running a viral Instagram account and working on brand campaigns with the likes of Valentino, Fenty, and Mac Cosmetics. Thank you to our sponsors:Try FreshBooks free for 30 days, no credit card required! Go to https://freshbooks.com/girlboss and enter GIRLBOSS in the “how did you hear about us” section, and get more time back to bu...
2021-06-0144 min
Ambition 2.0Unpacking #Girlboss Feminism with Hari NefYup, we’re going there. In this episode, Puno chats with Hari Nef, an actress, model, and writer who isn’t a huge fan of the term “girl boss.”Puno and Hari discuss the rise of #Girlboss feminism in the wake of Trumpism and the Women’s March back in 2017, and whether or not that ideology is still relevant today.Hari Nef was the the first openly transgender woman signed to IMG Models, starred in the Emmy-winning television series Transparent, and is currently working on writing her own television series, which you’ll hear all about in thi...
2021-05-111h 10
Ambition 2.0When a ‘Normal’ Period Isn’t Normal: Dr. Soyini Hawkins on Fibroids and EndometriosisThis week on Girlboss Radio, Puno talks about fibroids and endometriosis with our guest Dr. Soyini Hawkins—a gynecologist and surgeon specializing in the minimally invasive surgical management of fibroids and endometriosis. She’s also a women’s health activist, empowering women to be better advocates for their own health.Did you know that around 80 percent of women suffer from fibroids or endometriosis? That means if you sat down in a room with 10 of your girlfriends, eight of them could have it. So why aren’t we talking about it more openly and regularly? Dr. Hawkins is pioneeri...
2021-03-301h 02
Ambition 2.0Nabela Noor on Representation: From Influencer to Business OwnerPuno talks to content creator, activist, and entrepreneur - Nabela Noor about building a platform on YouTube, TikTok, and Instragram driven by self-love and inclusion. Learn how Nabela’s brand is smashing beauty standards, uplifting marginalized voices, and celebrating moments of peace.We promised you resources on Cyberbullying. To learn more about laws related to cyberbullying and other resources to help you navigate these kinds of issues visit https://cyberbullying.org/ .This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Girlboss Radio listeners get 10% off their first month at...
2021-03-2352 min
Ambition 2.0Raffi on Advocacy, Getting Recruited by the White House, and Owning Her IdentityIn June of 2015, the hashtag #LoveWins flooded social media in celebration of a landmark Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.That evening, the White House lit up in rainbow colors to celebrate this critical step forward in our nation’s long struggle for equality. And while the struggle is far from over, in that summer of 2015, it felt like anything was possible. On today’s episode of Girlboss Radio, we hear from someone else who broke barriers in the summer of 2015 when she became the first openly transgender perso...
2021-03-1656 min
Ambition 2.0Sophia Amoruso is Passing the TorchSophia Amoruso returns to the Girlboss Radio podcast—but this time as a guest. The founder and former CEO of Girlboss left in 2020 just after the pandemic hit. After all, what’s left for an events company when the whole world stops traveling? Today, Sophia is busy building her new business—one that’s fully online and 100% bootstrapped. Girlboss, meanwhile, has new owners, a new mission, and a new podcast host. It only seems fitting that the new Girlboss Radio host, Puno, would make her debut in an interview with Sophia. Usual Wines are w...
2021-03-0839 min
Ambition 2.0Aimee Song on Building a Brand Beyond the Instagram FeedAimee Song is an influencer, fashion designer, blogger, author, and entrepreneur. Since launching her blog, Song of Style, in 2008, Aimee Song has become an international influencer with over 5 million followers. She is a member of the Forbes 30 under 30, and was featured by The Business of Fashion as one of the 500 people shaping the fashion industry. Whether she's being snapped on the streets at Paris Fashion Week or sharing her outfit of the day from dreamy locales, you've surely seen her inspiring style all over Instagram. Aimee has partnered with major brands from Chloe, La Mer to Volvo, a...
2020-12-1723 min
Ambition 2.0The Art of Negotiating like a Lawyer with Laura WasserLaura Allison Wasser is a highly respected author, entrepreneur, and Family Law expert. Most people know her as the divorce attorney to the stars. For over 20 years, she’s represented A-list celebrities from Kim Kardashian, Angelina Jolie and Stevie Wonder.Laura is the senior partner at the law firm Wasser, Cooperman, Mandles. She is also the founder and C.E.O. of It’s Over Easy, an accessible online service that makes divorce a hell of a lot less stressful—because, as she says, divorce terrifies everyone. Her mission is to empower couples to reclaim control over their...
2020-12-1052 min
Ambition 2.0Rupi Kaur On the Power of Empathy, Honesty, And StorytellingRupi Kaur is a poet, artist, and performer. Born in Punjab, India, Rupi immigrated with her parents to Canada at the age of four. At just 28 years old, her work has taken the literary world by storm.While studying in university, Rupi wrote, illustrated and self-published her debut poetry collection, “milk and honey.” In the years since, it has become an international phenomenon and landed as a New York Times #1 bestseller. Its artistic sibling, “the sun and her flowers,” was published in 2017 and debuted as a #1 global bestseller. Rupi’s words on love, loss, trauma, healing, an...
2020-12-0352 min
Ambition 2.0Sallie Krawcheck Shares her Wall Street Career and How she Empowers Women Through Financial FeminismSallie Krawcheck is an inspiring female founder, one of the most influential women in business, and a Girlboss Rally speaker. Sallie has worked on Wall Street for most of her career and was regularly called "the most powerful woman on Wall Street.” She eventually became the CEO of Merrill Lynch, Smith Barney, US Trust, the Citi Private Bank, and Sanford C. Bernstein. She was also Chief Financial Officer for Citigroup. Over the course of her impressive career in the finance world, Sallie witnessed widespread sexism and disregard of women's investing needs. She’s now the CEO and Co-Fo...
2020-11-2536 min
Ambition 2.0Elaine Welteroth on Mentorship, Pursuing Multiple Career Dreams & Shaking Up the Magazine IndustryToday, we’re re-airing our most popular Girlboss Radio episode from 2019 with the trailblazing Elaine Welteroth. Elaine has had a meteoric career as the former editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue, New York Times best-selling author,and most recently, is one of the founders of 15 Percent Pledge with Aurora James and Selby Drummond, a non-profit organization urging major retailers to commit 15% of their shelf-space to Black-owned businessesElaine recently started a new project as the host of the vodcast, Built to Last, in partnership with Amex. This vodcast spotlights valuable insights and lessons from influential Black founders, past and pr...
2020-11-1150 min
Ambition 2.0Alyssa Milano on Joe Biden, Activism & Social MediaTo celebrate the importance of voting, Girlboss is re-running this May 2019 interview between Neha Gandhi and actress, fearless activist, podcast host, Alyssa Milano.Listen in to hear Alyssa discuss her friendship with presidential candidate Joe Biden, the importance of leveraging social media, being outspoken, and why she continues to leverage her platform for activism. At the time of this episode, Alyssa had not yet endorsed Biden. She did so in March 2020.Sign up for the Girlboss Daily to receive tips on work, life, and how to chase (and reach!) your dreams: https...
2020-10-2944 min
Ambition 2.0The Lies That Women Have Been Told with Bozoma Saint John, CMO of NetflixBozoma Saint John is a force of nature and one of the most sought after marketers and speakers on the planet. Her career trajectory has been carved through hard work, determination and unshakeable confidence. Bozoma was recently named Global Chief Marketing Officer at Netflix. Before that, she was the Chief Brand Officer at Ube and the Chief Marketing Officer for Endeavor, a global leader in entertainment, sports and fashion. She’s been on list after list, including Forbes’ Most Influential CMOs list and Black Enterprise’s Most Powerful Women in Business. This conversation with Bozoma was recorded live in...
2020-10-2234 min
Ambition 2.0Paris Hilton on Shame, Bullying & Social MediaToday, we're sharing an exclusive conversation between Sophia Amoruso and the iconic Paris Hilton. This episode was recorded live in front of an audience at the Girlboss Rally in Los Angeles in 2019. Paris let's us in on how she deals with internet trolls, why she was a born businesswoman, and shares behind-the-scenes details about her new documentary, This is Paris.Sign up for the Girlboss Daily to receive tips on work, life, and how to chase (and reach!) your dreams: https://bit.ly/30A14ALFollow Paris Hilton on social media: @ParisHilton...
2020-10-1527 minAmbition 2.0Discussing the future of media in 2020 and beyond, with Ashlyn Gentry of Attention CapitalIt’s no secret that the media landscape has changed dramatically with the growth of social media apps. (Think: Click bait headlines and inflated viewership that make it harder to decipher what content is actually resonating with audiences). But fear not! At Girlboss, we’re focused on YOU, our loyal community of listeners, readers and fans. Which brings us to why we're so excited about the next chapter of Girlboss. That is, we’ve *officially* been acquired by the media holding company Attention Capital! Sound scary? It’s not—it just means even bigger things are ahead for us. To walk us...
2020-01-0851 minAmbition 2.0It’s the holidays! Sophia looks back on 2019It’s that time of year when the halls are decked...and, well, you know the drill. Don’t worry, though—we’re not playing holiday music in this special. For the last Girlboss Radio episode of 2019, Sophia looks back on all the good stuff that made the year a monumental one. Tune in to hear why it’s been a growth year for Girlboss on all fronts, from the Rally to podcasts. Plus, Sophia takes us through some of her favorite moments from the new season of Girlboss Radio. Get ready for some bite-sized nuggets of wisdom on all things...
2019-12-1832 minAmbition 2.0Girlboss Radio Presents, Mentor Memos - Christene Barberich & Neha GandhiIn this episode of Mentor Memos, the new podcast from the Girlboss Radio Network, produced in partnership with TRESemmé, we hear a story that’s highly personal to our host, Neha Gandhi. Before working as the COO of Girlboss, Neha spent six years at Refinery29, where she worked under the leadership of Christene Barberich. Christene is one of Refinery29’s co-founders as well as its current Global EIC. She and Neha met during a pivotal moment when they were each dreaming big about Refinery29, albeit from very different perspectives. Neha was looking for an opportunity to carve our a new e...
2019-10-1143 minAmbition 2.0Girlboss Radio Presents, Mentor Memos - Cecile Richards & Kersha DeibelWelcome to the very first episode of Mentor Memos, the new podcast from the Girlboss Radio Network, produced in partnership with TRESemmé. In each episode, Girlboss COO Neha Gandhi chats with a different pair of mentors and mentees about their relationship and the biggest lessons they’ve taught each other. For our first conversation, we hear from the one and only, Cecile Richards, founder of Supermajority and former CEO of Planned Parenthood. While Cecile was at Planned Parenthood, she worked with Kersha Deibel, who soon expressed interest in rising as a leader within the organization. Over time, Cecile began men...
2019-10-0449 minAmbition 2.0Making money as a medium and solopreneurship, with Jessica Lanyadoo, resident Girlboss astrologerIt’s no secret that at Girlboss, we love horoscopes. We publish them monthly on our site, and, if you’re a member of the Girlboss network, you can check yours daily! It's true that in recent years, there’s been an uptick in the popularity of the Zodiac and all things astrology among millennials. But what about the people whose job it is to provide all this astrology-related content? On this episode of Girlboss Radio, Sophia sits down to chat about the business of being a mystic with Girlboss resident astrologer Jessica Lanyadoo. Jessica is a well-known astrologer and ps...
2019-09-1838 minAmbition 2.0Making life-coaching and other "far-fetched" careers profitable, with Marie ForleoToday, it’s not uncommon to hear how highly successful entrepreneurs and C-level executives work with a fabulous life coach. But in the 90s, when Marie Forleo was in her early 20s, the practice of having someone “coach” you to be a better *you* was, well, a novel concept that required a lot of explaining. That didn’t stop Marie, though, from carving out a career path as a life coach—even if that meant a lot of bartending and waiting tables to make ends meet while she built her client roster. Now, Marie Forleo has built a thriving business t...
2019-09-1151 minAmbition 2.0Girlboss Radio Presents: #LIPSTORIES Season 2 -Jacob TobiaPresented by the Girlboss Radio Network in partnership with Sephora Collection, #LIPSTORIES is guided by our charismatic and friendly host, Kristina Zias, who is joined by a rotating cast of guests for relaxed, fun, and honest chats about self-image and how we can all be a little more confident. Guests recount their favorite memories—from childhood to today—where they felt beautiful, powerful, or like their best selves. On episode one of #Lipstories, Jacob Tobia is a writer, producer, and author of “Sissy: A Coming-of-Gender Story” who is working to make the beauty industry more inclusive, one Instagra...
2019-09-0646 minAmbition 2.0More Live from Girlboss Rally LA 2018: Overcoming the Odds w/ Secret DeodorantOn this 2nd edition special episode, you'll hear inspirational stories and advice from more remarkable women who spoke at the recent Girlboss Rally in L.A., like fashion entrepreneur Jen Gotch, venture capitalist Sarah Kunst, Beautycon CEO Moj Mahdara, divorce attorney to the stars Laura Wasser and Female Quotient CEO Shelley Zalis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-05-1823 minAmbition 2.0Live from Girlboss Rally LA 2018: Overcoming the Odds w/ Secret DeodorantOn this special episode of Girlboss Radio, we're speaking to some of the remarkable thought leaders and game-changing women who spoke at the recent Girlboss Rally in LA. Soak up some of the magic and inspiration of the rally at home, with Girlboss editors and guests like actor Jameela Jamil, speaker and advocate Lizzie Velasquez, Arlan Hamilton of Backstage Capital, poet Aija Mayrock and more. Presented in partnership with Secret. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-05-1130 minAmbition 2.0The Return of Girlboss Radio with Guest Roxane GaySophia Amoruso’s Girlboss Radio is back with a vengeance. In the first new episode, you’ll get a quick preview of what’s on girlboss.com with editorial director Jerico Mandybur—plus, a conversation with one of the most prolific writers of our time, Roxane Gay. Covering everything from Gay’s latest work, Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body, fatphobia, to writing and the meaning of “success,” get ready for a warm and stimulating conservation—the first of many. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-08-2350 minAmbition 2.0Girlboss Radio Talks Love, Friendships and FinancesMoney can be one of the hardest things to discuss with friends. That's exactly why Sophia talks to her good friend Alexi Wasser on this week's special episode of Girlboss Radio. The two of them tackle some of our biggest questions when it comes to finances. They go deep about finances when it comes to feminism and relationships, and they even open up about their own money struggles with each other. This episode of Girlboss Radio is in partnership with Prudential. Prudential solves investment, insurance and retirement challenges, helping individuals, organizations and communities reach their goals. Sophia i...
2016-08-2927 minAmbition 2.0Girlboss Radio: What We Learned From Our ParentsSo many of us adopt our financial habits from our parents. Did they teach us how to save? Or are we saving because they didn't at all? And where are they now when it comes to retirement? Many baby boomers refuse to retire - either it's not an option or they can't see themselves leaving the workforce. We wanted to hear from someone who's on the other end of things -- who's lived a full life filled with financial ups and downs. Someone who can dispense wise words about saving and maybe how she'd do things differently. So on...
2016-08-1530 minAmbition 2.0Introducing #girlboss radioOn each episode, Nasty Gal founder and author of #Girlboss Sophia Amoruso interviews world-class girlbosses who have made their mark in creative, cultural, and business ventures to extract solid advice from the lessons they've learned along the way. Expect hilarious co-hosts and conversations you won't hear anywhere else. On this podcast Sophia hopes to humanize the known, champion the unknown, and, well, laugh a little about the absurdity that is life. Are you ready? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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