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WorkPartyJaclyn Shares Her Breast Cancer Journey and What She's Learned Along the WayThis week on WorkParty, Jaclyn opens up about her recent breast cancer diagnosis and how a routine mammogram led to early detection. She shares what the process has looked like so far and the lessons she’s learned about listening to her body, advocating for herself, and staying proactive with her health.In this honest and deeply personal conversation, Jaclyn and Marina talk about what it’s like to navigate something life-changing while balancing work, emotions, and everyday life. They share why early detection matters, how to better understand your own body, and what it means to prio...
2025-10-2928 minWorkPartyThe Myth of “Having It All” & Other Hard Founder Truths You Need: Live Q&A with Cyndi RamirezIn this special live episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton come to you from Palm Springs for the Blueprint Mastermind, joined by Cyndi Ramirez. Cyndi is the founder and CEO of Chillhouse, with a goal to modernize the spa industry. Together, they host a candid, no-holds-barred AMA answering anonymous questions from attendees on everything from building a brand, fundraising, rebranding after 10 years in business, to what really goes into launching a new product or strategy.Cyndi shares powerful stories about her biggest founder fails, including an ambitious Paris expansion attempt, and how an unexpected DM...
2025-09-1737 minWorkPartyYour Side Hustle IS a Real Business! Navigate the Legal Side of Your Biz Early with LegalZoom’s Anu SetheeThis week on WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton sit down with Anu Sethee, VP of Legal Practice and Attorney Services at LegalZoom. As the head of their law firm LZ Legal Services, Anu oversees the platform’s independent network of attorneys who support entrepreneurs and founders at every stage. With a deep understanding of how to go from idea to legit business, she’s on a mission to help founders protect what they’re building and make smart legal moves from day one.In this episode, Anu breaks down the essentials every founder should know, when to for...
2025-08-2021 minWorkPartyDon’t Launch That Course Yet -–What to Do First with Alyson Stoner and Kajabi’s Allie FernandoLive from Create & Cultivate’s 2025 Festival, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton sit down with two powerhouse guests at the intersection of purpose, wellness, and digital entrepreneurship, Alyson Stoner and Allie Fernando. Alyson Stoner, actor, artist, and founder of Movement Genius, is redefining success by prioritizing emotional wellness and accessibility within the creator economy. Allie Fernando, VP of Marketing at Kajabi, the all-in-one platform empowering creators to own their content, audience, and revenue at any stage,on their own terms. Together in this episode, they unpack what it means to build a business that’s both sustainable and roote...
2025-08-1330 minWorkPartyReinventing Your Life, at Any AgeJaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are back with a brand new catch-up episode of WorkParty, this time live from New York City as Jaclyn celebrates turning 40 and steps into a major new chapter, personally and professionally. From closing the door on her LA era to testing the waters in NYC, Jaclyn opens up about choosing change over comfort and embracing uncertainty with curiosity and intention. Marina shares on how interior design became her unexpected creative outlet, why she’s building connection into every layer of the business, and how she’s finding her footing as a leader through every high...
2025-08-0620 minWorkPartyTurning Your Love of Travel Into a Legit Business with Fora’s CEO Henley VazquezIn this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton chat with Henley Vazquez, the co-founder and CEO of Fora, a modern travel platform reinventing the role of the travel advisor. With a background in luxury travel and a mission to create more accessible, flexible, and inclusive career paths, Henley has built a fast-growing community of over 97% newcomers to the industry, 86% of whom are women. Under her leadership, Fora is reshaping an outdated industry by equipping travel lovers with the tools, tech, and support to turn their passion into a thriving business.Jaclyn and Marina talk with...
2025-07-1623 minWorkPartyFrom Solopreneur to VC Backed CEO: Marina MiddletonJaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are back with a brand new episode of WorkParty, this time reflecting on Marina’s first year as CEO of Create & Cultivate and what it really takes to lead at the next level. They get honest about the hilarious and hard realities in the transition from running a lifestyle business as a solopreneur to operating a full-scale company with investors, departments, and high stakes at every turn. From redefining the CEO title, to learning how to lead without burning out, this chat explores the mindset shifts, leadership lessons, and unexpected challenges that com...
2025-07-0225 minWorkPartyWhy Figuring It Out As You Go As a New Founder Isn’t a Bad ThingJaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are back with another live episode of WorkParty, straight from Austin during South by Southwest (SXSW) and in celebration of the upcoming Future Summit. With over 6,000 RSVPs and an electric lineup of powerhouse speakers, they’re sharing major takeaways from the week, from live broadcasts and back-to-back panels, to unforgettable full-circle moments. Marina reflects on attending Create & Cultivate events just a few years ago and now standing center stage, while Jaclyn opens up about what it means to be a legacy founder in a constantly evolving landscape.They also give us a sn...
2025-06-1117 minWorkPartyNYC Updates, Tariffs, How to Negotiate Like a Pro & When To Walk AwayJaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are back for a fresh new season of WorkParty! They kick off this episode with updates of where they’ve been taking WorkParty on the road thus far, and dive into an informative conversation on all things negotiation—how to master it, why it’s such a powerful tool, and how women can show up to the table with confidence and clarity. From brand deals, to even car purchase negotiations, they stories of wins, missteps, and the wisdom they’ve learned along the way. They’ll also explore how the recent issue of tariffs...
2025-05-0717 minWorkPartyAudience Questions LIVE Q&A from NYC OffsiteIn this special episode of WorkParty LIVE, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton answer questions live from NYC Offsite, where they hosted an amazing group of entrepreneurial women and alongside some powerhouse guests, offering all sorts of insights on taking that next big leap in your business. The VIP’s of this event submitted anonymous questions on everything from where to start when cultivating a community, how to transition into entrepreneurship from a corporate 9-5, to even asking how Jaclyn and Marina knew they were the right fit as partners! In this episode, they jump right into:How...
2024-11-2025 minWorkPartyLIVE Q&A from 40 Six Figure FoundersIn this special episode, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton answer questions LIVE from the Create & Cultivate Six Figure Founder Retreat, where they hosted 40 powerhouse entrepreneurs. The founders submitted their most pressing questions—spanning both personal and professional challenges—and Jaclyn and Marina dive into each topic with candid advice and real-life stories.In this episode, they tackle:How to balance work and life as an entrepreneur without burning out.Navigating the ups and downs of fundraising and finding the right investors.Building a strong team culture and dealing with internal problems as a lead...
2024-10-0236 minWorkPartyLIVE Q&A from 40 Six Figure FoundersIn this special episode, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton answer questions LIVE from the Create & Cultivate Six Figure Founder Retreat, where they hosted 40 powerhouse entrepreneurs. The founders submitted their most pressing questions—spanning both personal and professional challenges—and Jaclyn and Marina dive into each topic with candid advice and real-life stories.In this episode, they tackle:How to balance work and life as an entrepreneur without burning out.Navigating the ups and downs of fundraising and finding the right investors.Building a strong team culture and dealing with internal problems as a lead...
2024-10-0236 min
WorkPartyFounder Mode versus Manager ModeIn this episode, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton break down the pros and cons of being in Founder Mode versus Manager Mode, highlighting how each role plays a critical part in business growth. They explore the different ways entrepreneurs can operate their businesses, discussing how to balance visionary thinking with effective team management. From shaping company culture to maintaining team morale, they offer insights on how to navigate the sometimes conflicting responsibilities of being both the founder and the manager.Key topics in this episode include:The strengths and weaknesses of Founder Mode...
2024-09-1819 min
WorkPartyMonthly Catch Up with Jaclyn Johnson & Marina MiddletonJoin Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton for their monthly catch-up as they dive into the latest trends—from the viral to the under-the-radar. In this episode, they share their insights on how to spot and jump on trends at just the right time. Plus, they’ll take you behind the scenes of their personal lives, discussing what’s been happening lately, and give you an exclusive sneak peek into some exciting upcoming Create & Cultivate events. Tune in for a mix of trendspotting, candid conversations, and insider updates!Produced by Dear MediaSee Privac...
2024-08-2923 min
WorkPartyFrom Dreams to Reality: Marina Middleton, Create & Cultivate's CEO StoryEver wondered what it takes to turn your dreams into reality? In this captivating episode of WorkParty, we’re pulling back the curtain on the personal and professional life of Marina Middleton, the dynamic CEO of Create & Cultivate. Join Marina and Jaclyn Johnson as they delve into Marina’s inspiring journey, from her humble beginnings to leading one of the most influential platforms for women in business.Get an intimate look at the challenges Marina has faced, including personal struggles like bullying, racial discrimination, and single motherhood. Listen as she shares how these experiences have shaped her lead...
2024-07-1029 min
WorkPartyWorkParty Live Part 2 - Behind the Scenes with 70 Powerhouse FoundersThe conversation continues! In Part 2 of our live WorkParty Podcast session from the Seven Figure Founder Retreat, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are back with more answers to the anonymous questions submitted by 70 dynamic and fearless female founders. From deep dives into personal and professional growth to tackling complex business challenges, no stone is left unturned.This episode is packed with even more wisdom, laughter, and aha moments as Jaclyn and Marina explore the issues that matter most to women entrepreneurs. We delve into topics that are often left in the shadows, sharing candid...
2024-07-0327 min
WorkPartyWorkParty Live: Part 1 - Behind the Scenes with 70 Powerhouse FoundersWelcome to an extra special episode of the WorkParty Podcast! In this first part of our live session at the Seven Figure Founder Retreat, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are diving headfirst into the questions, thoughts, and musings submitted anonymously by 70 incredible founders. These aren't your typical Q&As—expect a rollercoaster of topics, from scaling businesses and tackling unforeseen challenges to personal growth and everything in between.In this candid and lively discussion, Jaclyn and Marina share their unfiltered advice and experiences, addressing the real concerns that today’s female entrepreneurs face. Tune in f...
2024-06-2624 min
WorkPartyRoutines, Habits & Rituals: Mastering Your Routine for SuccessGet ready to dive into the daily habits and routines that power the success of two powerhouse women. In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton open up about the personal and professional routines that keep them at the top of their game. From morning rituals to productivity hacks, discover the actionable insights and strategies they use to balance entrepreneurship, motherhood, and more. Whether you're looking to optimize your day or seeking inspiration to shake up your routine, this episode is your go-to guide for building a successful and balanced life.Produced by...
2024-06-1926 min
WorkPartyThe Male Perspective: Power Dynamics On Dating Successful Women with Casey JohnsonWant to hear the male perspective when it comes to dating? Well, we sat down with the one and only Casey Johnson from "FBOY Island" and "Lovers and Liars" to get his insights as a dating coach. In this episode of WorkParty, Casey delves into what it's like dating successful women and sharing how his experiences on reality TV and social media have shaped his view on relationships. We unpack the complexities of modern dating, from the influence of online personas to the power dynamics that can intimidate. Casey's unique perspective offers a mix of candid advice and thoughtful...
2024-05-2932 min
WorkPartyIn the Red: How to Continue Showing Up When Your Business Isn't Doing WellJoin Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton LIVE from Nashville on this episode of Work Party, as they dive into the challenges of managing a business during tough times. Discover practical strategies for staying afloat when your business is in the red, from assessing financial health to making critical pivots. Whether you're grappling with a scarcity mindset or deciding whether to persevere or pivot, this episode is your guide to navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Tune in to learn how to turn adversity into opportunity and keep pushing forward, no matter the obstacles.Produced by...
2024-05-2214 min
WorkPartyThe Race to Relevancy How to Constantly Be Reinventing Yourself With Mary Lawless LeeLIVE from Nashville! Join Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton as they sit down with Mary Lawless Lee, a dynamic mother, author, and entrepreneur. Mary's transition from a critical care nurse to the founder of Nēmah and Happily Grey exemplifies the power of career pivots and personal transformation.In this episode of WorkParty, Mary delves into her 12-year journey in the content creator space and the growth of her clean skincare brand, Nēmah, now in its third year. She shares insights on starting a business in the consumer packaged goods space, creating a br...
2024-05-1625 min
WorkPartyMonthly Catch Up with Jaclyn Johnson & Marina MiddletonTune in for a fresh episode of WorkParty where Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are dishing out everything you didn't know you needed to hear! 🎉 From our adventures in Nashville to tackling real talk about WNBA pay disparities, this monthly catch-up is your all-access pass to what's been brewing behind the scenes.Expect a mix of laughs, deep dives into female entrepreneurship, and even a beauty blender battle you have to hear to believe. 🤣💄 Whether you're here for the insightful discussions or just to catch the latest quirks in our day-to-day lives, this episode packs a punch of...
2024-05-0820 min
WorkPartyGirls Just Want to Have FundsJoin Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton for a live episode of WorkParty, the podcast, at the Cherub Pop Up space. This episode will be all about pulling the curtain pack on venture funding for women. The stats are abysmal, less than 2% of VC funding goes to women, why? Because it’s a boys club. We break down how to break through in this macro/ nightmare environment and why angel investors might be the way to go.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy: https://art19.com/privacyCalifornia Privacy Notice: ht...
2024-05-0155 min
WorkPartyFemale Friendships - Outliving Many Romantic RelationshipsEver wondered how female friendships can shape your personal and professional life? Tune into this WorkParty episode as Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton open up about the impact of these connections. Discover why their female friendships are not just essential but also outlive many romantic relationships. With personal stories that span cities, jobs, and life’s ups and downs, they shed light on the deep emotional bedrock of these bonds and why sometimes, letting go of those who hinder your growth is a nonnegotiable.But it’s not all flowers and butterflies – Jaclyn and Marina dive into the ch...
2024-04-2426 min
WorkPartyBuilding in Public - The New Lens of Leadership as a Female CEOIn the latest episode of WorkParty, "Building in Public - The New Lens of Leadership as a Female CEO," Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton dive deep into the intricate dynamics of female leadership and the societal pressures that shape it. They tackle the uncomfortable reality of navigating leadership roles under the scrutiny of gendered expectations, discussing everything from the need to add smiley faces in emails to soften their tone, to the challenges of giving constructive feedback without being labeled as harsh.Throughout the episode, they open the floor to listener questions, sharing personal...
2024-04-1725 min
WorkPartyThe Big D - Divorce and Dating as a Successful WomanWe're getting all up in the business of the big Ds - that's right, Divorce and Dating, but with a twist. It's all about navigating these complex waters as successful women in today's fast-paced world. Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton, don't hold back. Jaclyn opens up about her fresh dive back into the dating pool after a decade of marriage, giving you the real tea on what it's like to date when you've got your own empire to run. Meanwhile, Marina offers that raw, grounded perspective from the other side of the fence.But...
2024-04-1038 min
WorkPartyHappy Tears - The Emotional Rollercoaster of Selling Your Business (And Then Buying It Back)It’s been a rollercoaster of a few months and Jaclyn Johnson and new co-host and new CEO of Create & Cultivate Marina Middleton are pulling back the curtains on the emotional rollercoaster of selling your business and then … buying it back! Nothing is off limits during this episode so sit back, grab a drink and let’s dive in!Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy: https://art19.com/privacyCalifornia Privacy Notice: https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-infoJoin Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business...
2024-04-0338 min
WorkPartyWhat May Look Like a Failure to Everyone Else can Still be a Success to YouWelcome to Workparty, the podcast where we are throwing out the rulebook and bringing you real talk and hot takes on what is happening in the working world right now because life moves fast. If we've learned anything from the past few years, the only constant is change, and we can’t pretend everything is status quo. I'm your host Jaclyn Johnson nn today’s episode, I’m joined by Jing Gao, the CEO and founder of Fly by Jing, a line of Chinese spices and condiments inspired by the flavors in Jing's hometown of Chengdu. The brand has quickl...
2024-03-2743 min
WorkPartyHow To Navigate The Hybrid, Office and Remote Work Landscape with Create & Cultivate’s Jaclyn Johnson and Kate SpiesIn this Trending Topics episode, we’re rejoined by Create and Cultivate’s CEO, Kate Spies. We dive into a trending topic - the current landscape of remote, office, and hybrid work. This new way of working is shaping businesses big and small and redefining society’s culture around work and how we live our lives. In our conversation, we unpack the pros, cons, and some of our learnings as we’ve navigated the new office landscape with our teams and businesses. We chat through its impact on everything from the economy, to families and working moms, small business owners...
2023-08-0232 min
WorkPartyHot Takes with Tinx: Your 20’s are a Mis-Marketed DecadeIt's Hot Take time, our newest episode style, where we ask guests to let us in on a fresh POV that they feel super passionate about. Love them or hate them, agree or disagree, these piping hot- and sometimes controversial- takes will get you thinking. We’re kicking off our first-ever Hot Takes with Christina Najjar, better known as Tinx! A lifestyle creator, advice expert and podcast host, Tinx skyrocketed to fame when she launched her TikTok in 2020, and has amassed 1.5 million followers on TikTok and nearly 500,000 on Instagram, earning her a spot on Forbes’ Top Creators 2022. On this...
2023-05-3123 min
WorkPartyTiffany Yu on Combating the Stigma of Disability and Finding Empowerment in AdversityOn this episode of WorkParty, entrepreneur, content creator, and disability advocate Tiffany Yu opens up about the life-altering event that ultimately led to the creation of her company, Diversability. What originated as a student club at her alma mater has evolved into a community business of over 80,000 people aiming to elevate disability pride. Here, she talks to Jaclyn Johnson about her entrepreneurial journey and how she champions disability empowerment today. RESOURCES: To connect with Tiffany Yu click here Or follow @diversability on InstagramProduced by Dear MediaJoin Us...
2023-05-1733 min
WorkPartyTV's Fave Mom Julie Bowen on Becoming a Momtrepreneur IRLAhead of Mother's Day, WorkParty host and Create & Cultivate founder Jaclyn Johnson sits down with the one-and-only Julie Bowen, aka one of TV's favorite moms, Claire Dunphy from "Modern Family." On this episode of the pod, Julie talks about how becoming a mother IRL led her to launching her own brand of vegan, cruelty free, non-GMO hair and skin-care products for tween boys, JB Skrub. Here's how the actress-turned-entrepreneur juggles being a new business owner and mom. Use code LOVEMOM15 for 15% off your entire purchase at JB Skrub. Valid through 5/31/23. RES...
2023-05-1027 min
WorkPartyRachel Krupa on Why Press Still Matters, But Affiliate Marketing Matters More—And How To Update Your PR Strategy AccordinglyOn this episode of WorkParty, host Jaclyn Johnson is talking with PR maven Rachel Krupa, a top-tier publicist with 21 years of experience and a roster of clients that includes Goop and Thrive Market. Krupa unpacks how the media landscape is shifting and why that matters to both brands and publications (as well as consumers). You'll also get some insider intel on how she founded her own brand—The Goods Mart, which is not your average gas station minimart—without a business plan, thanks to her network connections. RESOURCES: To connect with Rachel click hereP...
2023-05-0329 min
Spark Your LightCreate, Cultivate & Sell Your Million Dollar Idea with Jaclyn JohnsonOn today's episode, we have a special guest, the founder of Create and Cultivate, Jaclyn Johnson! She is here to share how she founded two self-funded companies and the many lessons she learned along the way. If you're a business owner or an aspiring entrepreneur, you're definitely going to want to tune in to this episode! In this episode, you'll learn: • The biggest mindset shifts that have helped Jaclyn create success • How Jaclyn maintains self-trust when making difficult business decisions • How Jaclyn views risk as a business owner ...
2023-03-0627 minSpark Your LightCreate, Cultivate & Sell Your Million Dollar Idea with Jaclyn JohnsonOn today's episode, we have a special guest, the founder of Create and Cultivate, Jaclyn Johnson! She is here to share how she founded two self-funded companies and the many lessons she learned along the way. If you're a business owner or an aspiring entrepreneur, you're definitely going to want to tune in to this episode! In this episode, you'll learn: • The biggest mindset shifts that have helped Jaclyn create success • How Jaclyn maintains self-trust when making difficult business decisions • How Jaclyn views risk as a business owner ...
2023-03-0627 min
WorkPartyMailbag: Entrepreneur Hot Takes With Jaclyn JohnsonWith access to channels such as TikTok and Shopify and opportunities like accelerators and free digital courses, starting a business has never appeared more attainable. But if anyone knows success doesn’t happen overnight, it's Jaclyn Johnson. Today is a solo episode, where Jaclyn unveils the truth about starting a business and what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. She's answering your questions on the good, the bad, the challenging, and the rewarding, with a few hot takes in between. It’s an episode you won’t want to miss! This episode may contain...
2023-02-1524 min
WorkPartyWhat Comes After Hustle Culture with Sinikiwe DhliwayoIn her own words, Sinikiwe Dhliwayo is a "creative being relentless in the pursuit of well-being for all." She is the founder of Naaya, a well-being company that's centering Black, Indigenous, and people of color in the wellness conversation, and Black Folks Breathing, a storytelling platform dedicated to telling the stories of Black folks. Today, the creative director, model, speaker, writer, yoga teacher, and consultant joins Jaclyn Johnson to offer her insight on making the wellness industry more inclusive, building community through storytelling, and what comes after hustle culture. RESOURCES: To connect with Sinikiwe Dhliwayo cli...
2023-02-0129 min
WorkPartyHow To Outsmart Tiktok With the Sisters Behind Vitamin C Agency In just four years, sisters and co-founders Leigha and Audrey built Vitamin C, a seven-figure influencer agency specializing in TikTok. Today, they work with top influencers to build impactful social media strategies for brands like Butcher Box, Thrive Market, Amika, and Vuori. On this episode of WorkParty the sisters are joining Jaclyn to share the secrets to creating a winning TikTok strategy. From finding an audience and landing partnerships to developing an influencer strategy and going viral—they know a thing or two about making an impact on the feed. Resources: • To join the WorkParty click here • To...
2022-12-2124 min
WorkPartyYour Most Pressing Questions About 2023 Planning, Answered by Jaclyn Johnson 2022 is almost in the books. But before you log off to celebrate a year of great work, Create & Cultivate founder Jaclyn Johnson is answering all your FAQs about planning for the shiny new year ahead. From setting goals to recession-proofing your business, Jaclyn sits down to offer some real talk before the ball drops. Tune in! RESOURCES: To join the WorkParty click HERE To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-5...
2022-12-1415 min
WorkPartyYes, You Can Launch an App Without Major Funding with Out of Office Founders Jan Seale and Coabi Kastan Set your Slack status to "OOO" (or, okay, at least "out on a walk") because this week's WorkParty guests are Out of Office founders Jan Seale and Coabi Kastan—and they’re taking us far in this episode. Out of Office is a travel planning app that helps you search for accommodations, activities, and food while you're vacationing. After years of planning trips via Google spreadsheets and shared iPhone notes, Jan & Coabi had enough bad experiences to solidify their need for an all-in-one travel app. When the pandemic...
2022-12-0729 min
WorkPartyHow to Navigate Starting a Business With Your Best Friend With Entreprenista Co-founders Stephanie Cartin & Courtney Spritzer Today we have two lovely guests joining us on the pod! Entreprenista’s Stephanie Cartin and Courtney Spritzer are both impressive multi-hyphenates on a mission to celebrate and share the stories, lessons, and business insights of female leaders while creating a community that drives connection and support. An entrepreneur from a young age, Stephanie Cartin parted ways with her corporate career in 2012 to launch Socialfly, a leading social-first digital and influencer marketing agency based in New York. Within 8 years, Socialfly was named to Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing private businesses two years in a row and has since worked with...
2022-11-2341 min
WorkPartyHow To Turn Your Mess Into Your Mission with Sakara Life Founder Danielle DuBoise Content warning: This episode includes discussions of eating disorders and body image struggles. Today’s guest is Danielle DuBoise, co-founder and co-CEO of Sakara Life, the wellness brand on a mission to transform lives through the power of plants and food as medicine. She is also the author of Sakara’s best-selling debut cookbook EAT CLEAN PLAY DIRTY, and co-host of the Sakara Life Podcast. DuBoise’ pre-med curriculum and work at a hospital treating lifestyle diseases led her to realize medicine alone could not heal her issues with food, so she enrolled in the renowned Instit...
2022-11-1726 min
WorkPartyHow Technology Is Becoming More Human with Diem CEO & Co-Founder Emma Bates In today's episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn is joined by Emma Bates, founder & CEO of Diem and former global marketing lead at Away. If you attended Create & Cultivate's Austin Pop-Up event earlier this year, you might've already heard from Emma on one of our panels where she spoke about women paving the way with blockchain technology. If you're not familiar with Diem, it's a community-powered search engine designed for women. Diem is a Techstars NYC portfolio brand backed by leading investors like Flybridge, Acrew, & Sellation. By trade, Emma is a marketer and a community builder. Her entry into marketing was somewhat untradit...
2022-11-0928 min
WorkPartyLive From Small Business Summit: Outdoor Voices & Try Your Best Founder Ty Haney Shares How to Leverage Web3 to Make Powerful Communities Live from our 2022 Small Business Summit event, Ty Haney joins Jaclyn Johnson for a keynote conversation about building community in Web3. If you're listening to this episode it's because you believe in doing things. Big things. And Ty Haney is on the same page. Haney founded Outdoor Voices–a vibrant, fun-first athleticwear brand back in 2014. During Haney's time with Outdoor Voices, the brand became synonymous with IRL events that brought shoppers together to celebrate movement. And today, she's here to talk about how to bring that same IRL magic online with the next wave of community-driven technology. Haney's new bran...
2022-11-0226 min
WorkPartyLive From Small Business Summit: How to Have a Portfolio Career with CEO and Selling Sunset Star, Emma Hernan Live from our 2022 Small Business Summit event, CEO and Selling Sunset star Emma Hernan joins Bunita Sawhney Executive Vice President of US Financial Institutions at Mastercard for a fireside chat about what it takes to build a portfolio career. While you may know her from the hit Netflix show, you may not realize that Emma Hernan is someone whose business savvy goes far beyond what's depicted on the silver screen. As a self-made multimillionaire, Emma is not only a realtor at one of Los Angeles' top agencies, The Oppenheim Group, but she's also an entrepreneur and CEO of Emma Leigh...
2022-10-2618 min
WorkPartyWellness Meets Business: A Live Fireside Chat With Athleta's Sona Jones Live from our 2022 Wellness Means Business event, Athleta's Head of AthletaWell, Sona Jones joins Jaclyn Johnson for a fireside chat about how Athleta is leaning into customer insights to create an innovative platform rooted in wellbeing and community. Sponsors: • Athleta | Join now at athletawell.com, because you know what they say—to work well, you have to be well. So put yourself first today and ignite your limitless potential. Resources: • To join the WorkParty click HERE • To connect with Sona Jones click HERE • To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE
2022-10-2124 min
WorkPartyHow to Have Your Cake & Eat It Too with Sprinkles Co-Founder Candace Nelson In today's episode of WorkParty I’m talking with Candace Nelson, Los Angeles-based food entrepreneur, accomplished pastry chef known for co-founding Sprinkles, and co-owner of her newest venture Pizzana, a Michelin Bib Gourmand Neo-Neapolitan pizzeria with three locations sprinkled throughout LA. When Candance isn’t working her magic in the kitchen, she's also an amazing author of the New York Times Best Seller “The Sprinkles Baking Book,” an executive producer of and judge on Netflix’s “Sugar Rush,” and host of her own podcast “Live to Eat.” She has a new book that is coming out in November called Sw...
2022-10-1933 min
WorkPartyLive From Wellness Means Business: A Keynote Conversation With Miranda Kerr Live from our 2022 Wellness Means Business event, fellow Aussie, Miranda Kerr joins Create & Cultivate's CEO Kate Spies for a keynote conversation. Miranda needs no introduction, but we'll give her one anyway. Miranda is a supermodel, certified health coach, Founder & CEO of KORA Organics, and wellness pioneer. Very early on, Miranda learned about the importance of what you put on your skin and how it can impact your overall health after her mother fell ill. From its foundation, KORA has become a hit, selling key facial essentials that help you take care of your complexion without needing a shelfie worth of...
2022-10-1234 min
WorkPartyTurning Challenges Into Triumphs With DONNI Founder & Designer, Alyssa Wasko Creativity often thrives in moments of discomfort, and sometimes our brightest ideas come to us during the darkest times. Just ask Alyssa Wasko, founder, and designer of Los Angeles-based lifestyle brand, DONNI. Following the passing of her father Donald, and in search of a creative outlet to cope with grief, Alyssa started DONNI in 2009. As a brand rooted in comfort and known initially for its signature oversized scarves, DONNI has since grown to include an expansive, yet curated collection of ready-to-wear clothing, accessories, and jewelry. Early in her career, however, Alyssa spe...
2022-10-0626 min
WorkPartyThe Obstacle Is The Way With Carly Stein Kremer After years of living with an autoimmune condition that didn’t allow her to take most antibiotics and over-the-counter medicines, Carly found herself frustrated by the chronic colds and symptoms she seemed to be unable to treat. But in 2012 everything changed. While she was studying abroad in Italy, she discovered propolis, an all natural ingredient made by bees with hundreds of immune-boosting elements. She quickly recognized the power of this natural ingredient and set out to develop her own formula with the help and guidance of leading bee research institutions. In 2017 Carly traded in her corporate career at...
2022-09-2830 min
WorkPartyHow to Parallel Path Your Personal Brand & Business With Cass Dimicco Today’s guest is multi-hyphenate Cass Dimicco–a successful entrepreneur, content creator, and creative director. Lauded by the media as “a true tastemaker, one of the fashion world’s ultimate ‘it girls and style icons,” Cass is not only a taste-maker and trend-setter for her highly engaged audience, but she’s also the founder, designer, and creative director for her own successful jewelry line, Aureum Collective. Before founding Aureum, Cass had leveraged her eye for style and ability to forecast fashion trends into full-time digital content creation in 2017, leaving her previous role as a corporate buyer and product designe...
2022-09-2231 min
WorkPartyHow Jen Batchelor And Bella Hadid Are Putting A New Spin On The Age-Old Social Ritual Of Drinking. We're live from Create & Cultivate's LA Conference with Kin Euphorics co-founders, Bella Hadid and Jen Batchelor. Drinking has been an essential part of socializing for thousands of years and these ladies are flipping the script, changing the conversation and thinking differently about how we can fill up our cups. Kin Euphorics is a company brewing mocktails with plant extracts, and Bella and Jen are reimagining the age-old ritual of pouring yourself—and your friends—a drink. They also share their backgrounds that led them to take on the sober-curious movement, and their best advice on picking the right business partner...
2022-09-1436 min
WorkPartyHow to Build a Business That Solves a Problem with Aasiyah Abdulsalam Like many origin stories, Aasiyah Abdulsalam’s idea came to her as a lightbulb moment. On vacation in Las Vegas, Aasiyah wondered why there wasn’t a product that could keep her wig in place in the warm weather. Then it hit her—she was 100% capable of filling the gap herself. Aasiyah is the founder of The Renatural, a company simplifying and demystifying wigs—Products that have previously been inaccessible, fragmented, and intimidating Her innovative product, The Wig Fix is a hypoallergenic, breathable, and lightweight silicone headband that secures your wig while protecting your scalp and promot...
2022-09-0720 min
WorkPartyWorkParty Money Moves: Founders Framework with Julissa Prado Hey everyone, thanks for tuning into this special episode of WorkParty Money Moves: Founder’s Framework. In this series, successful founders will share their perspective on a startup funding scenario: They’ve just received a $10,000 small business loan to start a business, let’s see how they build a framework to spend it! For our fourth installment in the series, I have Julissa Prado here, founder & CEO of Rizos Curls, a clean hair care line aimed at embracing and celebrating the beauty of curls, coils, and waves everywhere! After years of making her own curly cockta...
2022-09-0229 min
WorkPartySet Active's Lindsey Carter On Transparency, Community Building, & Social Strategy Welcome back to the WorkParty podcast! Today I am chatting with none other than the lovely Lindsey Carter. As the founder and CEO of Set Active, and host of her new podcast Ready, Set, Spill––Lindsey Carter is the first to admit that she loves athleisure. However comfortable though, many of the pieces she found herself wearing didn’t leave her exuding confidence, and she knew something needed to be done. With that feeling top of mind, in 2017 she launched the beloved athleisure line––Set Active, a line of monochromatic activewear sets that intertwined function and fashion. Carte...
2022-08-3135 min
WorkPartyWorkParty Money Moves: Founders Framework with Lauren Maillian Hey listeners, you’re tuning into the third episode of WorkParty Money Moves: Founder’s Framework! In this series, successful founders are sharing their perspective on a startup funding scenario: They’ve just received a $10,000 small business loan to start a business, let’s see how they build a framework to spend it! Joining me today is Lauren Maillian, CEO of digitalundivided, the nation’s leading nonprofit that leverages data, programs, and advocacy to catalyze economic growth and success for Black and Latina female entrepreneurs. She is also the Founder & CEO of LMB Group, a strategic marketing and brand...
2022-08-2632 min
WorkPartyHow Winnie Harlow & Cassandra Devor Are Building The Most Inclusive Suncare Brand On The Market. Before she became one of the most recognized faces on the international fashion scene and the founder of a coveted skincare brand, Winnie Harlow was a teen vying for a job at Sephora. Despite knowing exactly what she wanted to do at the age of 16, she was too young at the time and didn’t get the job. But, that didn’t stop her from putting her best face forward—literally—to make her foray into the beauty industry. Today, Winnie has not only made her mark on the industry, she’s making history. And, her journey is just beginning...
2022-08-2424 min
WorkPartyWorkParty Money Moves: Founders Framework with Bola Sokunbi Hey listeners, you’re tuning into the second episode of WorkParty Money Moves: Founder’s Framework! In this series, successful founders are sharing their perspective on a startup funding scenario: They’ve just received a $10,000 small business loan to start a business, let’s see how they build a framework to spend it! Joining me today is Bola Sokunbi, founder of Clever Girl Finance, one of the largest personal finance media/education platforms for women in the U.S! Bola is an award winning Certified Financial Education Instructor, finance expert, 4-time bestselling author, and speaker. After graduating college...
2022-08-1920 min
WorkPartyHow Olivia Culpo Is Shaking Up The Ready-To-Drink Cocktail Space As The Chief Creative Officer Of VIDE. We're live from Create & Cultivate's LA Conference with Olivia Culpo, entrepreneur, model, and chief creative officer of VIDE. She sat down with our CEO Kate Spies to talk about the inspiration behind her new cocktail brand, juggling multiple projects, and how the entrepreneurial space is treating her. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at www.createcultivate.com. Nuuly | Nuuly is already a great value at just $88 a month for any six styles, but right now you can get $10 off your first month off Nuuly when you sign up with code PARTY10. Visit shopif...
2022-08-1735 min
WorkPartyWorkParty Money Moves: Founders Framework with Tiffany Sorya In this special episode of WorkParty Money Moves: Founder’s Framework. In this series sponsored by Bank of America and Mastercard, successful founders will share their perspective on a startup funding scenario: They’ve just received a $10,000 small business loan to start a business, let’s see how they build a framework to spend it! To kick off I have Tiffany Sorya here, founder of Novel Education group, a leading academic agency specialized in full-service homeschooling, private tutoring, test prep,, and enrichment programs. As a renowned influencer and thought leader in the education industry, Tiffany is widel...
2022-08-1227 min
WorkPartyPiersten Gaines is Disrupting the Beauty Industry for the BIPOC Community Today's guest is Piersten Gaines, the founder and CEO of Pressed Roots, a silk blowout bar that provides a first-of-its-kind luxury experience for highly textured hair. After graduating from Columbia University and Harvard Business School, Piersten set out to transform the haircare industry. Her brand speaks directly to the BIPOC women, providing a salon that not only saves them time and energy, but that also specializes in their texture and celebrates their individuality. After launching pop-up salons in major cities all over the country, Piersten opened Pressed Roots' flagship location in Dallas in March of 2020 right before the pandemic...
2022-08-1026 min
WorkPartyHow to Create a Digital Native Brand Consumers Can't Get Enough Of With Abigail Cook Stone Abigail Cook Stone started out as an art buyer for Ralph Lauren, but after traveling the world in search of art for the brand, she uncovered the desire to launch her very own. Inspired by her lifelong passion for art and interiors and a healthy obsession with candles, Abigail founded Otherland — a modern candle brand that transforms your home into an immersive world that never stands still. Abigail set a challenge for herself to invigorate a tired space. Art-forward and fun, Otherland blends scents crafted by legendary perfumers with iconic, limited-edition packaging. Not only can her candles be found in...
2022-07-2728 min
WorkPartyPrerna Gupta on the Future of Social Media, NFTs, & the Wild World of Web3 Serial entrepreneur, Prerna Gupta, is the Founder & CEO of Telepathic, the umbrella company behind Hooked, the #1 storytelling platform in the world reaching 100 million Gen Z viewers. She has reached over one billion consumers with her apps, where she harnesses the power of tech to do good. After garnering over a decade of success building Web2 apps, Gupta has recently embarked on a new initiative, launching a music video NFT social platform, Mysterious, with a diverse group of founding artists. Telepathic's investors include Ashton Kutcher, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Mariah Ca...
2022-07-2031 min
WorkPartyLeveraging Long-Term Tenure with Who What Wear's Kat Collings & Brianna Mobrem Hey listeners, welcome back to WorkParty! I’m so excited for today’s episode. I’m chatting with not one but two trailblazers in fashion media who have played integral roles in shaping fashion’s digital presence. Kat Collings, editor-in-chief of the premier fashion website WhoWhatWear.com, and Brianna Mobrem, President and CFO at Clique Brands, are at the helm of their industry, changing the way women feel about fashion and beauty. Under Kat’s leadership, Who What Wear received Digiday's most innovative publisher award, readership grew 117%, and sales driven from content had a meteoric rise of 230%.T...
2022-07-1324 min
WorkPartyThe Key to Innovation with Ruth Davis Today’s guest is entrepreneurial executive, Ruth Davis. As the General Manager of SBS Digital Solutions and Business Development for ADP, she’s at the forefront of one of the leading providers in human resource (HR) software solutions and outsourced services. She has spent most of her career building, launching and running digital businesses, and is now responsible for ADP’s newest flanker brand, Roll by ADP. Ruth started her career as a strategy consultant and then moved into industry where she led web channels and various lines of business at SAAS based companies. Prior to joining...
2022-07-0629 min
WorkPartyHow to Own Your Awesome, Build a Successful Biz, and Have Fun Doing It with Jenna Kutcher Today’s guest is the incredible Jenna Kutcher—an entrepreneur, expert marketer, podcast host, educator, and mother, who just added first-time author to her resume! Jenna’s ticket to success was a camera she found on craigslist for $300. That purchase led to a seven figure business built on the foundation of curiosity and constant learning. She set massive goals for herself, achieved them, and now helps women redefine success, chase bolder dreams, and tackle their biggest goals. Jenna inspirez womens everyday to start profitable and sustainable businesses that they love, live life on their own terms, and capture their business freedom...
2022-06-2937 min
WorkPartyHow to Get What You Want with Author, Coach, and Podcast Host Julie Solomon For more than fifteen years, Julie Solomon has been empowering lives—including her own. Host of The Influencer Podcast, Julie, has launched several successful online programs and masterminds, including Pitch It Perfect, The Influencer Academy, and SHINE Mastermind. She helps women turn messages into movements and empowers entrepreneurs to grow their influence and impact. Julie also made her debut as an author just a few weeks ago with her book titled “Get What You Want: How to Go from unseen to Unstoppable.” Filled with actionable steps and easy exercises, Get What You Want offers a no-nonsense, eye-opening path that enables you to l...
2022-06-2330 min
WorkPartyStaying Open To Life's Invitations With Kamie Crawford The former Miss Teen USA winner chose an unconventional path by pursuing a career in TV after graduating college. After years of local gigs and a few bouts of doubt, her hard work finally paid off. Now, the creator and model works alongside Nev Schulman, with her signature red flag and unfiltered expressions, broadening Catfish’s narrative from poking holes in online dating tales, to finding compassion and understanding for others. She’s also the host of her own podcast, Relationsh*it, and most recently was named Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit Rookie for May! I’m so so excited to have Kami...
2022-06-1539 min
WorkPartyPersonalizing Innovation with Ashleigh Hinde, Founder & CEO of WALDO When Ashleigh Hinde launched WALDO as an ambitious 28-year-old, she had one goal: disrupt the eye care industry and make eye care an essential part of everyday life. She founded WALDO as an innovative, global e-commerce company that would champion positive vision for all through accessible, high quality products and trustworthy expert service with a human centric customer experience. Today, the brand sells daily contact lenses and other eye care products without the price tag and hassle. As the granddaughter of acclaimed South African wildlife photographer, Gerald Hinde, as well as an avid wildlife photographer herself, Ashleigh understood the...
2022-06-0829 min
WorkPartyHow to Make Intentional Career Moves with Jyothi Rao, CEO of Intermix After graduating from college, Jyothi Rao joined Gap Inc., where she spent 16 years working for their portfolio of brands, climbing the corporate ladder, and serving the company in a number of different roles. From there, she moved on to become the Executive Vice President and General Manager of Gilt.com—where she was instrumental in growing the business into a leading digital fashion site. Now, CEO of INTERMIX, Jyothi has successfully led the luxury women’s brand transformation into the leading omnichannel fashion boutique that it’s known as today. Jyothi is joining WorkParty today to chat about all things...
2022-06-0334 min
WorkPartyOptimizing Every Aspect of Your Life with Cadence Founder & CEO, Steph Hon Steph Hon is an entrepreneur committed to building intuitive products that make people’s lives easier, and the earth better with her brand, Cadence. The mission of Cadence is to bring calm and control through building the best thoughtful, sustainable, and modular products for the home and away space. After three years of working two jobs, self-funding, and diving deep into research and development, Steph and her team launched the first-ever magnetic, refillable, and life-proof capsules that are TSA compliant, sustainable, and intuitive. Despite launching in the midst of a pandemic, their patented product had repeated sellouts, and continues to do...
2022-06-0124 min
WorkPartyDemystifying The Digital Frontier With Sherri Haymond, EVP of Digital Partnerships at Mastercard You’ve probably heard the term “Cash is king.” But in today’s world, cash is on the way out, and the digital technologies that are replacing are transforming the very nature, capabilities and meaning of money. It’s up to the tech and payments industries to build the framework for companies to unlock the value of the digital economy and allow consumers to access it—and that’s exactly what Sherri Haymond and her team are doing. As the Executive Vice President of Digital Partnerships at Mastercard, Sherri Haymond leads a unique team working with digital players large and small to c...
2022-05-2724 min
WorkPartyTurning Obstacles Into Opportunities & Passions Into Profit With Creator & Filmmaker, Renae Bluitt Today’s guest is a filmmaker, digital content creator, and branding expert, who serves as an advocate for Black women’s accurate representation in the media. With over a decade of experience, she’s gained valuable insight into Black women entrepreneur’s narratives — a passion that she channeled into her cinematic debut. Renae Bluitt is the executive producer and creative director of “She Did That”— a documentary that explores the passionate pursuits of Black women and their journeys as entrepreneurs. The film offers an intimate peek inside the truths, trials, and triumphs of Black women building brands and their legacies. She Did...
2022-05-2537 min
WorkPartyHow to Create & Preserve Generational Wealth With Money Expert Nicole Lapin If you’re a business owner or entrepreneur who wants to start being intentional with your time and money, now is the time to start thinking about generational wealth. At the end of it all, you get to create something larger than yourself that leaves a legacy behind for future generations—whether that be in your lifetime or beyond. Are you ready, but not sure how to get started? Well, I have Nicole Lapin here—she’s a best selling author and podcast host, and is the only finance expert you don’t need a dictionary to understand. She disrupted th...
2022-05-2025 min
WorkPartyMastering The Mindset with Topsie Vandenbosch, Mindset + Emotional Intelligence Coach A lot of work goes into owning and running a business. But the hard work shouldn’t end with key marketing strategies, team growth, or connecting with clients—it’s so important to go even further and work on yourself too. Mindset is a huge part of the entrepreneurial journey but it’s often the missing piece when it comes to reaching your greatest potential. Thankfully, we have today’s guest who is an expert equipped with the knowledge and tools to change this narrative. I’m so excited to introduce Topsie Vandenbosch, a Leadership Mindset coach who helps women crush the negati...
2022-05-1833 min
WorkPartyHow to Secure The Bag With Co-Founder & CEO of EnrichHER, Dr. Roshawnna Novellus On this episode of Money Moves we have special guest Dr. Roshawnna Novellus, Founder and CEO of EnrichHER, a FinTech lending platform that's making it easy for retail and institutional funders to deploy capital to businesses led by women and people of color. A nationally recognized financial inclusion advocate and champion of mindfulness, Dr. Novellus is dedicated to deploying working capital to women and people of color to help them grow their businesses. She’s also one of the few Black women ever to have raised over $1M in venture capital. EnrichHER has Deployed $14M in capital to diverse-owned busi...
2022-05-1325 min
WorkPartyEverything You Need to Know About the Metaverse with Kirin Sinha, Founder of Illumix As founder, CEO, and tech lead of Illumix, an AR technology and media platform, Kirin Sinha is turning her company into a portal to the metaverse—connecting brands and consumers in the new world. Started in 2017 to push boundaries and elevate the quality of augmented reality in the fields of fashion, game design and film, Illumix is currently beating some of the world’s most popular mobile games—now she’s building the meta verse for disney. As one of Silicon Valley’s few minority female founders and CEOs with a technical background, Kirin and Illumix are redefining the landscape for...
2022-05-1129 min
WorkPartyThe Confidence Gap With Founder & President of LTK, Amber Venz Box Over the course of a career, women may earn as much as $1 million less than their male peers. Building a business, a common path to build long-term wealth, is more difficult for women for a few reasons. Access to funding and the confidence gap are two of them. As the creator of social commerce platform LTK (formerly RewardStyle and LikeToKnowIt), Amber Venz Box is at the helm of the creator economy. She was recently named one of America’s richest-self made women after her company’s latest round of funding and remains one of the most successful entrepreneurs to date...
2022-05-0625 min
WorkPartyHow to Speak Your Dreams Into Existence with Jennifer Meyer, Founder & Jewelry Designer Owning one of the most well-known and celebrity-obsessed fine jewelry brands was never part of Jennifer Meyer’s plan. But if you ask us, becoming a designer was definitely part of her destiny. After graduating with a degree in psychology, Jennifer landed an editorial job at Glamour magazine, eventually becoming a PR powerhouse for brands like Giorgio Armani and Ralph Lauren. However, after years of success something shifted. She unearthed a greater connection to her roots and decided it was time to achieve her lifelong dream of becoming a jewelry designer—a secret wish Jennifer had fostered at age 6 when he...
2022-05-0434 min
WorkPartyInvest in Yourself: How to Take Control of Your Financial Future with Financial Expert Dominique Broadway We’re kicking off this season of Money Moves with a financial literacy trailblazer who’s on a mission to make wealth attainable for anyone. Dominique Broadway is an award-winning personal finance expert, speaker, and founder of Finances Demystified—a platform that's demystifying money and making financial literacy accessible to everyone. After years of learning, practicing and implementing her own personal finance tactics, Dominique earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in business and finance, which led her to landing roles at major corporate brokerage firms like UBS and Edelman. But after witnessing first hand the high barrier of entry fo...
2022-04-2932 min
WorkPartyLiving in Beta With Lively CEO & Founder, Michelle Grant After several successful years leading teams at popular retail brands like Nautica and Victoria’s Secret, Michelle Grant found herself looking for a new challenge. Not only that, the underlying messages of the exclusive lingerie industry were wearing on her mind. Instead of attempting to work through burnout, Michelle listened to her gut. She quit her 9-to-5 job, learned the ins and outs of building a business, and ended up launching Lively—a lingerie brand built on a mission to empower and innovate, all while providing ultimate comfort. 7 years later Michelle isn’t just leading a brand—she’s leading and...
2022-04-2727 min
WorkPartyRevolutionizing an Untapped Market with Liz Lange, Iconic Designer & CEO of Figue Designer and entrepreneur Liz Lange pioneered "maternity chic" by creating stylish, body conscious clothes for pregnant women—something that surprisingly didn’t exist in the 1990s. Working alone out of a one-room office, she created Liz Lange Maternity, a brand that changed the face of maternity fashions and disrupted the industry before anyone else had the chance to. Fast forward to today and she's forged huge partnerships with Nike and Target and has dressed most major pregnant celebrities, from Cindy Crawford to Reese Witherspoon. After selling her namesake brand, the industry innovator made a major return with the purchase of Fig...
2022-04-2036 min
WorkPartyIntroducing Create & Cultivate's new CEO, Kate Spies! When I founded Create & Cultivate back in 2010, my goal was to create an intentional space for the next generation of creatives, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and leaders to spark conversation, collaborate on their passions, and enhance their businesses. What started as a networking event to connect like-minded women, soon grew into a multi-platform media and events company providing modern working women with content, community, and tools to create & cultivate the career of their dreams. And as our community grows, we grow with them. Which is why I'm so excited to introduce our new CEO Kate Spies. She’s a powerhouse media ex...
2022-04-1339 min
WorkPartyPietra COO Tala Akhavan on Balancing Work, Motherhood and Access to Female Entrepreneurship Before becoming the COO at Pietra, Tala Akhavan was an executive at Uber for five years, coinciding with some of the app's most transformative years. As a first time mother, she struggled to balance work and motherhood, so she made the decision to extend her maternity leave and instead focus on being the mom she always dreamed of. She utilized this down time to search for a fulfilling career that would allow her to tend to both motherhood and entrepreneurship, and ultimately landed her current role at Pietra. Pietra continues to trailblaze and power the creator economy. As Pietra's...
2022-04-0632 min
WorkPartyUsing Technology to Drive Social Impact With AllVoices Founder & CEO, Claire Schmidt Have you ever felt uncomfortable speaking up at work? If the answer is yes, then you’re not alone. In 2021, over 68.9 million people joined The Great Resignation—with many attributing it to the feeling of being unable to voice their concerns or make meaningful change in their workplace. Claire Schmidt identified the root of this problem—ineffective feedback and reporting systems that lacked a modern and welcoming approach—and developed a way to fix it. Using her unique background of problem solving through technology Claire founded AllVoices, an employee feedback platform that’s driving change. AllVoices provides employees with a way to spe...
2022-03-3029 min
WorkPartyLive From Austin Pop-Up: How to Define Goals and Rise To Your Potential with Payal Kadakia, Founder of ClassPass, and Author of LifePass When Payal Kadakia let go of the pressure to achieve a traditional kind of success, she leaned into her passions. The result? ClassPass, a billion-dollar business. She’s been featured on Fortune’s 40 Under 40 list and listed as Fast Company’s 100 most creative people, profiled in Fortune, Marie Claire, and Vogue, and just added author to her resume. Payal has uprooted the limits that prevent us from fulfilling our true potential and uncovered groundbreaking ways to make progress by breaking through these limiting beliefs. She’s filled with the knowledge and experience that proves it is possible to accomplish more of what’s me...
2022-03-2331 min
WorkPartyYou've Got Questions. Jaclyn Johnson's Got Answers! Welcome back to the WorkParty podcast! This week, instead of being joined by a guest, I am so excited to do something I haven’t done in a while: a solo show. Today, I’ll be taking it to you, the audience, and answering some of your most pressing questions about business, money, and more! In case you missed it, we launched the WorkParty Hotline where you can leave me a voicemail with any questions you have about fundraising, hiring, firing, and more. And all of these questions in today’s episode have been submitted by our ambitious WorkParty listeners...
2021-10-1337 min
WorkPartyS8. E. 13 Jaclyn Johnson Answers Listener Questions on Hiring, Firing, and Asking For a Raise Got questions? We’ve got answers! Back by popular demand is our listener Q&A segment, where you submit your burning career questions, and our host, Jaclyn Johnson, answers them on-air. Maybe you’re looking for a business partner and don’t know where to start or you're eager to ask your boss for a promotion and need to know how to approach the conversation. Whatever the question, we're here to give you our BS-free advice. In this segment, Jaclyn answers your questions on how to hire smart, how to grow your podcast listenership, how to effectively ask for a rais...
2020-12-0718 min
WorkPartyS5 E. 4 Live From Self-Quarantine: The C&C Team Answers Your COVID-19 Money, Career, and Biz Strategy Qs Here at Create & Cultivate HQ, we’ve been spending a lot of time discussing how we can best show up for, and support, our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Community is at our core, and connecting with others is what we love to do. While the world has changed, our mission certainly has not. We’re committed to helping women create and cultivate the career of their dreams, which is why we wanted to host this special minisode to get the information and questions we're seeing pop up out in the world. Today, our host Jaclyn Johnson sits down with C...
2020-04-0126 min
WorkPartyMINISODE 12: Venus Williams Live from Vision Summit This minisode is coming live from the first ever Create & Cultivate Vision Summit. Jaclyn Johnson and Venus Williams took to the main stage for a keynote conversation on Venus’s work for equal pay, sisterhood and the two women discussed what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Tune in for the full conversation! Follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at www.workparty.com Host Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/ Guest Venus Williams: https://www.instagram.com/venuswilliams/ EleVen by Venus Williams: https://elevenbyvenuswilliams.com/ Episode Resources www.workparty.com www.cr...
2018-12-1217 min
WorkPartyCollaboration over Competition with Sophia Bush The motto, the mantra, everything Create & Cultivate stands for is embedded in the message of Collaboration Over Competition. In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn dishes on the importance of collaborating, and how it could help all women continue thriving in their careers. She chats with actress and activist, Sophia Bush, about why coming together is so important, and much more. To help break down collaboration in the business world, we have our career expert, Blair Decembrele, Director of Global Integrated Marketing and Communications at LinkedIn, chiming in. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest...
2018-10-311h 00
WorkPartyFrom Blog to Brand with Marianna Hewitt and Lauren Gores In this special live episode of WorkParty the podcast, Jaclyn is joined by co-founders of Summer Fridays, Marianna Hewitt and Lauren Gores for the Dear Media live podcast series at The Grove in Los Angeles. The three boss babes discuss the strategic phenomenon of turning a blog into a strong brand. Our expert, Reesa Lake is the EVP of Brand Partnerships behind some of the biggest names in the game and she’s breaking down how to turn your likes into cold hard cash. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at www.wo...
2018-10-1751 min
WorkPartyResiliency Required with Phoebe Robinson Resiliency is defined as the power or ability to return to your original form, after being bent, compressed, or broken, or the ability to recover readily from adversity. Resiliency required is one of our WorkParty commandments because being an entrepreneur, being a business woman and being the boss is hard as fuck and it never gets easier. In this episode of WorkParty the podcast Jaclyn interviews, @phoebeorobinson of the HBO show 2 Dope Queens and Author of ‘Everything's Trash But It’s Okay' on bouncing back and being a multi-hyphenate woman. Our expert @katiesturino, founder of MegaBabe shares advice on using your...
2018-10-1055 min
WorkPartyFinding Your Tribe with Kristin Ess Behind every great woman are great women. Your tribe is your rock as an entrepreneur and Jaclyn knows all about this. In this episode of WorkParty the podcast, Jaclyn interviews celebrity hairstylist and founder Kristin Ess on how she build her business dream team. Our tribe expert, Ally Love gives us the inside scoop to creating a strong sense of community IRL. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at www.workparty.com Guest Information: Kristen Ess: @Kristen_Ess Expert: Ally Love: @allymisslove Host: Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ja...
2018-09-2649 min
WorkPartyPaying it Forward with Kristen Bell In Workparty the book, Jaclyn talks about how women helped her build her businesses through introduction emails, recommendations and allowing her to get a foot in the door for important meetings. This is something every single one of us can do, rich, poor, successful, unsuccessful, high up or entry level. We can all help each other out and pay it forward because one woman’s success is all of our success. In this episode of WorkParty the podcast, Jaclyn interviews the actress and philanthropist Kristen Bell on how she pays it forward in her everyday life and through her business Thi...
2018-09-191h 03
WorkPartyNavigating Taboo Topics with Marie Forleo As modern working women we make negotiations on a daily basis. You know, those tough conversations like salary negotiations, diversity and inclusion initiatives (or problems), the termination or low performance of employees, dealing with criticism, sexual harassment. The list goes on. In this episode of WorkParty the podcast, Jaclyn interviews @marieforleo on handling negotiations and how we should all look at money as power. Our expert @karenokonwo defines diversity for us and shares advice on how we can do our part in supporting black women in corporate america. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the...
2018-09-1256 min
WorkPartyTaking Your Creativity Seriously with Rachel Zoe When Jaclyn Johnson first started Create & Cultivate it was a total side project. She was running her marketing and events agency at the time. As time passed and the momentum grew around Create & Cultivate, she knew she had to make a shift mentally and start thinking about it as a business for it to become a business. In this episode of WorkParty the podcast, Jaclyn interviews the fashion icon @rachelzoe on how she built her empire and our creativity expert, Jihan, founder of @geronimo, is breaking down the keys to knowing your worth as a creative. Be sure to...
2018-09-0550 min
WorkPartyMINISODE 1: Alli Webb Live at Create & Cultivate Chicago Description: Welcome to the WorkParty minisodes. In this minisode we’re giving you a taste of some of the Create & Cultivate Chicago magic from front stage with Alli Webb, founder of DryBar and Jaclyn Johnson, founder and CEO of Create & Cultivate. Whether you’re running the show or balancing your side hustles, stay tuned for the real-talk business advice you need. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at workparty.com Guest Information: Alli Webb: @alliwebb DryBar: www.thedrybar.com Host: Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohn...
2018-08-2933 min
WorkPartyStart by Starting: Getting your business off the ground with Bobbi Brown The number one question we get at Create & Cultivate conferences and on social media is when do I start my business and how? In this episode of WorkParty the podcast, Jaclyn Johnson, CEO of Create & Cultivate, interviews professional makeup artist and serial entrepreneur, Bobbi Brown and the two powerhouse women break down the four steps to get your business out into the world. Our legal expert, Brenda Schamy, explains the meaning behind all the important paperwork involved in starting a new business. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at workparty.com
2018-08-2940 min
WorkPartyWorkParty Trailer Part work, Part party. WorkParty is a movement for a new generation of women like yourself, women who are redefining the meaning of work on their own terms. Welcome to WorkParty the podcast. Where creative and entrepreneurial women celebrate each other’s successes. WorkParty is the vision of Jaclyn Johnson, the powerhouse founder and CEO behind Create & Cultivate, the fastest growing online platform and conference for millennial women in business. In WorkParty the book, Jaclyn spills on how she found the determination to flip her rock bottom moment into hard work and success —and how you can, too. By age...
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