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GlowJob
Why Everyone’s Obsessed with Substack: Jayme Cyk on Wellness without Woo Woo
In this episode of GlowJob, hosts Julia and Sasa sit down with Jayme Cyk — former WWD and Violet Grey beauty editor turned founder of And Repeat, a wellness brand redefining focus and mental clarity. Jayme opens up about her journey getting off ADHD medication, why she’s rejecting “biohacking” culture, and how she built a supplement brand that’s grounded in science and no judgement. They dive into the dark side of the wellness industry, the unregulated world of supplements, and what it means to build trust and transparency in an oversaturated market. Jayme also discusses her Substack “I...
2025-10-30
36 min
The Beauty Sessions
Ep 4: How Carrie Barber went from Sephora and Glossier to redefining MAKE Beauty
In this episode of The Beauty Sessions, Sophie Blowfield sits down with Carrie Barber, Owner and Creative Director of MAKE Beauty, who made the bold transition from leading creative direction at beauty powerhouses like Violet Grey, Sephora, and Glossier to resetting MAKE Beauty in 2021.Drawing from her insider perspective on breakthrough brand strategies, Sophie explores Carrie's unique approach to redefining clean beauty through innovative skin-compatible synthetics, and how her philosophy that applying makeup is like meditation drives everything she creates - from product development to those stunning PR packages everyone talks about.She unpacks the...
2025-09-03
44 min
Wanderlust Wealth Show
[Interview] Big Law Attorney Built a $500K Business While Working Full Time (Before 30!) w/ Sephora Grey
🎙️ In this episode of The Wanderlust Wealth Show, we dive into the story of a first-gen attorney who turned confusion into clarity and built not one, but two businesses while thriving in a demanding big law career. From navigating law school with zero guidance to launching a coaching program and a financial freedom community, this episode is all about balancing ambition with purpose.We talk about:1. Building a legal career without a roadmap2. Launching a business while working full-time3. What financial freedom really means (hint: it’s more than money)4. Content creation, time management, and making sacrifices that pay off5. W...
2025-07-08
46 min
Nothing To Wear
Beauty Bonus: Finding Your Perfect Retinol Match & Solving Fragrance Fade
A question from an "elder millennial" has Leigh and Kelly breaking down the retinol strength debate: is it better to use a mild formula more frequently or a stronger one just once a week? Sharing their personal experiences and product recommendations for different retinol strengths that might work for sensitive skin. Plus, they tackle why fragrances might be disappearing too quickly. Is your perfume actually vanishing within hours, or is something else happening? (Spoiler: your nose might be playing tricks on you!) Leigh and Kelly offer recommendations for long-lasting formulations that won't fade away by lunchtime.
2025-04-20
19 min
You Beauty
Finding Your Perfect Retinol Match & Solving Fragrance Fade
A question from an "elder millennial" has Leigh and Kelly breaking down the retinol strength debate: is it better to use a mild formula more frequently or a stronger one just once a week? Sharing their personal experiences and product recommendations for different retinol strengths that might work for sensitive skin. Plus, they tackle why fragrances might be disappearing too quickly. Is your perfume actually vanishing within hours, or is something else happening? (Spoiler: your nose might be playing tricks on you!) Leigh and Kelly offer recommendations for long-lasting formulations that won't fade away by lunchtime.
2025-04-06
19 min
You Beauty
The Ultimate Dupe Debate
Dupes—love them or hate them, they’ve taken over the beauty world. Today, we break down the ultimate dupe debate: the luxury products that are undupeable, the budget finds that rival high-end icons, and the grey area between inspired alternatives and straight-up copycats. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: e.l.f Halo Glow Liquid Filter $29 Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter $70 Sephora CollectionOriginal Colorful Eyeshadow Mono $16 SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum $242 Rae Morris Jishaku #1: Deluxe Kabuki $115 NARS Yachiyo Kabuki Brush $66 BDellium 974GT Tapered...
2025-02-19
18 min
Glowing Older
Episode 21:1 Claudia Fabian on Why Glamour Never Expires
Claudia Fabian is a licensed esthetician, digital creator, and social media influencer focusing on pro-aging. Learn how she built 215k followers on Instagram and landed a coveted position on the 2025 Sephora Squad—the “NFL draft for beauty creators.” About Claudia Claudia Fabian is a 30-year beauty industry expert. Her career as a makeup artist, esthetician and Instagram beauty content creator has really given her a deeper understanding of industry trends. In 2021 she decided against the advice of her peers to embrace her grey hair, she began sharing her experience on Instagram and has grown to over 2...
2025-01-20
25 min
Beautiful and Bothered
Exposing Why You CAN'T Trust Sephora Reviews!
Join us on IRIS today! ➡️ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/iris-your-beauty-destination/id1667048124?campaign=fa6ypx4547 ⭐️ ALSO use code "fa6ypx4547" to sign up and get 100 Gems! On this week’s episode of Beautiful and Bothered, Johnny and Kevin are exposing the shady truth behind incentivized Sephora reviews! While incentivized reviews are not inherently bad or dishonest, they reside in a moral grey area. With the majority of makeup, skincare, and fragrance product reviews on Sephora's website being incentivized... how can we trust whether these reviewers are honest, or lying to continu...
2024-09-30
1h 26
Glam & Grow - Beauty Business Podcast
MAKE Beauty: Looking Forward With Owner and Creative Director Carrie Barber
Carrie Barber has collaborated with some of the most influential beauty brands on the planet, including Glossier, Sephora, and VIOLET GREY. In 2013, Carrie and her partner took a bold leap by acquiring and relaunching MAKE Beauty. Carrie continues to evolve MAKE, pushing the brand forward into the next chapter of beauty. For her, this means making sustainability the standard, using cleaner and more effective ingredients, incorporating technology into formulations and the digital experience, and experimenting with pigment again. Today, MAKE offers a collection of utilitarian personal care essentials designed to seamlessly integrate into your daily routine. In t...
2024-06-03
1h 02
heart2hearts
help things i want to buy so so bad
i'm so tempted 🂲 or watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/c-xijb6AZz8 💌 Home Decor / Furniture Colorful lanterns - https://www.pinterest.com/pin/518476975866964990/, https://www.pinterest.com/pin/518476975866929634/ Vintage wall clock - https://www.presentandcorrect.com/products/flip-clock-calendar Vesta board - https://www.vestaboard.com/ Transparent speaker - https://transpa.rent/us/all-products Convex mirror - https://amzn.to/3xxv5Vm Colorful tights - https://www.pinterest.com/pin/518476975866903839/, https://www.pinterest.com/pin/518476975866183633/ Teddy modular sofa - https://teaknewyork.com/products/corner-sofa?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc&pr_rec_id=9ba11a3f6&p...
2024-04-10
34 min
Startup to Storefront
Carrie Barber - Make Beauty 💄
This week we’re sitting down with Carrie Barber of MAKE Beauty. Carrie navigated her career with some of the most influential brands in beauty, with roles at top companies such as Sephora, Augustinus Bader, Bloomingdales and VIOLET GREY, establishing herself as part of the industry’s new guard of tastemakers. Carrie harnesses the advancements of biotechnology and formulates each product with sustainable botanical materials, lab engineered natural ingredients, and skin-compatible synthetics that go beyond the concept of clean. MAKE products are formulated using botanical and botanically derived ingredients and tested synthetic ingredients. This episode’s key highli...
2024-03-12
40 min
#5Things: This Week in Social
Ghosted by AI
This week X pivots to video, AI tricks people, and TikTokers are mad at the kids in Sephora. We break it all down and share our resolutions! The 5 Things: X has TV shows now?Instagram Adds New Restrictions for Teens Watch out for… AI Books?Tiktokers rant about ‘Sephora Kids'People are Getting Emotionally Attached to Chat BotsSources: Social Media Today, Rueters, Wired, DistractifyHosts: Joey Scarillo, Jayda Hinds, Kofi RobertsTo subscribe to our newsletter, click HEREEmail us: Podcasts@Grey.com
2024-01-15
25 min
#5Things: This Week in Social
Ghosted by AI
This week X pivots to video, AI tricks people, and TikTokers are mad at the kids in Sephora. We break it all down and share our resolutions! The 5 Things: X has TV shows now?Instagram Adds New Restrictions for Teens Watch out for… AI Books?Tiktokers rant about ‘Sephora Kids'People are Getting Emotionally Attached to Chat BotsSources: Social Media Today, Rueters, Wired, DistractifyHosts: Joey Scarillo, Jayda Hinds, Kofi RobertsTo subscribe to our newsletter, click HEREEmail us: Podcasts@Grey.com
2024-01-15
25 min
Breaking Beauty Podcast
The Power of “Midlights,” Why Demi-Colour Is Your New BFF & The Hottest 2024 Hair Colour Trends We’re About to See Everywhere With Celebrity Hair Colourist Matt Rez
New year, new hair colour? Here to usher in your best era yet, we’re welcoming Matt Rez, the global celebrity hair colour ambassador for Moroccanoil who has worked with Adele, Hailey Bieber, Chrissy Teigen, Kendall Jenner and many more. Matt fills us in on what’s happening in hair colour for 2024, like is “cowboy copper” still a thing? How about balayage? Plus, we get the hair pro’s best tips for transitioning to grey, how to come back from over-blonding and why demi-permanent cream colour is his favourite discovery that we all need to know abo...
2024-01-10
45 min
Benshen Talks S.H.I.T.
The Journey to Making It w/Carrie Barber
In this episode, I’m joined by a constant source of inspiration, Carrie Barber, one of the biggest names in beauty, and the owner and creative director of MAKE Beauty. Carrie shares her story as a multihyphenate entering the beauty industry, the importance of feeling all of your emotions, and how she defines success in a social media-driven world. About MAKE Beauty: Partnering with biotech labs, MAKE formulas utilize sustainably sourced botanical materials, Lab Engineered Natural Ingredients (or L.E.N.I.) and skin-compatible synthetics that push beyond the concept of clean. Both in skincare and cosmetics, the...
2023-10-10
48 min
Latte and Closet
#113 - Alfombra roja del MET, Moda de baño 2023 y el maquillaje de Oysho
En el episodio de hoy hablamos sobre el lujo silencioso, la boda de Sophia Richie, la Feria de Sevilla, Rituals, el clon de Dyson y lo nuevo de GHD. ROWENTA: https://www.rowenta.es/ultimate-experience MODA: - Liat Baruch https://www.instagram.com/liatbaruch_/ - Jamie Mizrahi https://www.instagram.com/sweetbabyjamie/ BELLEZA: - Summer Box of Joy de Rituals https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=15694&awinaffid=888545&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sephora.es%2Fp%2Fsummer-of-joy-set---set-de-cuidado-corporal-P10025893.html - Plancha GHD Duet Styler https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=13075&awinaffid=888545&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elcorteingles.es%2Fperfumeria%2FMP_0000346_5060760618636...
2023-05-03
32 min
Latte and Closet
#112 - El lujo silencioso, la boda de Sophia Richie y la Feria de Sevilla
En el episodio de hoy hablamos sobre el lujo silencioso, la boda de Sophia Richie, la Feria de Sevilla, Rituals, el clon de Dyson y lo nuevo de GHD. PURINA: https://www.purina.es/marcas/pro-plan/suplementos MODA: - Liat Baruch https://www.instagram.com/liatbaruch_/ - Jamie Mizrahi https://www.instagram.com/sweetbabyjamie/ BELLEZA: - Summer Box of Joy de Rituals https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=15694&awinaffid=888545&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sephora.es%2Fp%2Fsummer-of-joy-set---set-de-cuidado-corporal-P10025893.html - Plancha GHD Duet Styler https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=13075&awinaffid=888545&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elcorteingles.es%2...
2023-04-25
29 min
Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon
Broadway Star Micaela Lamas from "Dear Evan Hansen"
The first time Micaela Lamas saw “Dear Evan Hansen” was online, and didn’t even start acting until late in high school. She draws from Alana Beck in her own life & irrationally buys Sephora makeup. We find out more when Micaela Lamas goes Beyond the Mic.Welcome Micaela: We’re joined on the Starline by an up and coming Broadway star. She’s starring in the tour of Dear Evan Hansen coming to a theater near you as Alana Beck. We welcome the talented Micaela Lamas.Micaela, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Dear Evan Ha...
2023-04-03
22 min
#5Things: This Week in Social
Rooting for STEM
This week on the #5Things, we discuss all the new features, including TikTok's STEM Feed, Instagram's "Top 3" stories sticker, YouTube TV Multiview, and more!The Things: TikTok’s new STEM feed: This new STEM feed will appear alongside the platform’s “Following” and “For You” feeds as a dedicated space to explore videos related to science, technology, engineering and math. New Sephora and TikTok Incubator Program: The incubator program aims to connect content creators with the brands who have participated in the Sephora’s Accelerate program via educational training modules, and a DEI-first approach to these creator...
2023-03-20
32 min
#5Things: This Week in Social
Rooting for STEM
This week on the #5Things, we discuss all the new features, including TikTok's STEM Feed, Instagram's "Top 3" stories sticker, YouTube TV Multiview, and more!The Things: TikTok’s new STEM feed: This new STEM feed will appear alongside the platform’s “Following” and “For You” feeds as a dedicated space to explore videos related to science, technology, engineering and math. New Sephora and TikTok Incubator Program: The incubator program aims to connect content creators with the brands who have participated in the Sephora’s Accelerate program via educational training modules, and a DEI-first approach to these creator...
2023-03-20
32 min
Topping the Curve
50: Monica Ingram, Associate Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Cornell Law School
In this episode of Topping the Curve, I interview Monica Ingram, Associate Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Cornell Law SchoolDean Ingram talks everything law school admissions and the application process.Episode highlights and topics include:Early decision vs. regular decisionTaking the LSAT more than onceWeighing hard factors vs. soft factorsWhy your personal statement is important Reaching out to admissions counselorsFinancial aid considerations in choosing a law schoolJoin other pre-law students in the pre-law school mentorship community and take advantage of courses, guest speakers, freebies, and more! Join here ...
2022-12-14
54 min
Lipstick on the Rim
The Secrets to Going Under the Knife Naturally with Renowned Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Steven Levine - What to Do, What Not to Do, and When to Do It
It’s a true art form. Plastic surgery, that is. You could even say a plastic surgeon holds a similar role to that of a magician. In fact, today’s guest has experience in both. It’s simple: you go in one way and come out another—and that’s exactly what attracted Dr. Steven Levine to the aesthetic plastic surgery field to begin with. There’s no grey area. As one of New York City's (and the world’s) finest, he’s perfected his craft to a T and has a keen eye for what makes both women and men look like the...
2022-12-13
1h 03
Topping the Curve
49: Flo Nicolas, Technologist and Legal Tech Attorney
On this episode of Topping the Curve, I interview Flo Nicolas, Technologist and Legal Tech Attorney Episode highlights and topics include:Transitioning from a practicing attorney to a legal tech attorneyNontraditional paths for attorneysNetworking within your desired legal industryArtificial intelligence in the legal sphereJoin other pre-law students in the pre-law school mentorship community and take advantage of courses, guest speakers, freebies, and more! Join here Support the showSocials:TwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedinIntro and Outro Music license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode
2022-11-15
31 min
SHALLOW PODCAST
To mascara or not + loves and hates of the week
Show notes: Marle Dress: https://www.marle.co.nz/collections/dresses/products/blanche-dress-black Hourglass Unclocked Mascara: https://www.meccabeauty.co.nz/hourglass/unlocked-instant-extensions-mascara/I-045208.html Benefit RollerLash mascara: https://www.sephora.nz/products/benefit-cosmetics-roller-lash-mascara-black/v/8-5g?dxid=CjwKCAjw79iaBhAJEiwAPYwoCDWbnnuc-BETkg_Gj4XgfYqLRaZSYklth5hAh6daiUtTeKFxKWvdoBoCQ2UQAvD_BwE&dxgaid=CjwKCAjw79iaBhAJEiwAPYwoCDWbnnuc-BETkg_Gj4XgfYqLRaZSYklth5hAh6daiUtTeKFxKWvdoBoCQ2UQAvD_BwE&gclid=CjwKCAjw79iaBhAJEiwAPYwoCDWbnnuc-BETkg_Gj4XgfYqLRaZSYklth5hAh6daiUtTeKFxKWvdoBoCQ2UQAvD_BwE Teva Voya infinity: https://nz.teva.com/product/womens-voya-infinity/T1019622BLK.html Milk Make-Up KUSH Lash + Brow Serum: https://milkmakeup.com/products/kush-growhouse-serum Hourglass Veil Translucent powder: https://www.meccabeauty.co.nz/hourglass/veil-translucent-setting-powder-105...
2022-10-25
28 min
Topping the Curve
48: Debbie Feinstein, Antitrust Partner, Global Chair, Arnold & Porter LLP
In this episode of Topping the Curve, I interview Debbie Feinstein, Antitrust Partner, Global Chair, Arnold & Porter LLPIn this episode, Debbie talks about her work as an antitrust attorney over 35 years of experienceEpisode highlights and topics include:Day to day life as an antitrust partnerWhat junior associates are likely to do on antitrust casesKey characteristics of successful antitrust lawyersThe four categories of antitrust:Getting companies through the FTC and DOJLitigation – violating antitrust lawsCriminal antitrust – hardcore price fixingCounseling Join other pre-law students in the pre-law school mentorship community and take advantage of course...
2022-10-21
26 min
A Little Too Much with Jamie Stone
105. Revamping and being a creative director of a beauty brand with Carrie Barber
This week Jamie talks to Carrie Barber, Owner and Creative Director of MAKE Beauty. Carrie previously worked at Sephora, Violet Grey and Glossier and goes deep into her career, knowing when it's time to leave a job and so much more. Follow along on IG: @itsJamieStone and @ALittleTooMuchPodcast Follow on TikTok: @itsJamieStone If you haven't already, please take a minute to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast! xo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-10-20
1h 15
Topping the Curve
47: Andie Kramer, Tax Attorney Partner
In this episode of Topping the Curve, I interview Andie Kramer, a Tax Attorney and Partner at an international law firm.In this episode, Andie discusses what it means to be a tax attorney and her work over a variety of disciplines. Episode highlights and topics include:What a tax attorney doesCryptocurrency in tax transactionsExchange and cryptocurrency scamsWLMA nonprofit focusing on inequality in the workplaceKeep up with Andie:www.AndieandAl.com, or e-mail directly at Andie@AndieandAl.com; information on the mentorship program can be found at https://andieandal.com/2022-mentorship-program/
2022-10-06
29 min
Topping the Curve
46: Cindy Cohn, Executive Director, Electronic Frontier Foundation
In this episode of Topping the Curve, I interview Cindy Cohn, Executive Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, the oldest and biggest organization dedicated to digital rights.In this episode, Cindy discusses advancements in technology law that affect our privacy rights. Topics include:Navigating top secret surveillance and litigation discovery Companies that collect data through the internet and send it to third partiesHow impact litigation differs from regular litigation The future of technology and the digital worldGetting started in the internet and digital tech law worldJoin other pre-law students in the pre-law school men...
2022-09-29
32 min
Topping the Curve
45: Natasha Zech, Director of Attorney Recruiting, Diversity & Development at Williams & Connolly LLP
In this episode of Topping the Curve, I interview Natasha Zech, Director of Attorney Recruiting, Diversity & Development at Williams & Connolly LLP.In this episode, Natasha discusses legal recruiting and legal coaching. Episode highlights and topics include:Big Law recruiting process & misconceptions6 step checklist to help you prepare for and choose the right jobReneging on a law firm offer you have accepted What legal coaching is and what it is notEvaluating yourself and your career in four stepsKeep up with Natasha:nzech@wc.com(202) 434-5605Join other pre-law students in the pr...
2022-09-22
40 min
Topping the Curve
44: Tonit Calaway, General Counsel at BorgWarner Inc.
In this episode of Topping the Curve, I interview Tonit Calaway, Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Secretary at BorgWarner Inc.Throughout the episode, Tonit discusses her career and what led to her role as general counsel.Episode highlights include:1. Skills you need as a General Counsel2. Being open to opportunities that come your way3. Her day to day life as a General Counsel4. Having a supportive team Join other pre-law students in the pre-law school mentorship community and take advantage of courses, guest speakers...
2022-09-16
32 min
Topping the Curve
43: Maleaha Brown, Associate Professor of Legal Analysis, Writing, and Skills
In this episode of Topping the Curve, I interview Maleaha Brown, Associate Professor of Legal Analysis, Writing, and Skills at Southwestern Law School.Throughout the episode, Maleaha discusses how law students can approach and improve their legal writing. Episode highlights include:Writing processes in law schoolIRAC/CREACHow to edit your writingHow to approach legal writing coursesObjective memos vs. Persuasive briefsKeep up with Maleaha here: IG: @yourlegalwritingcoachTwitter: @ProfessorMLBTikTok: @ProfessorMLBJoin other pre-law students in the pre-law school mentorship community and take advantage of courses, guest speakers, fr...
2022-09-08
37 min
Topping the Curve
42: Maura DeMouy, Assistant Dean for Experiential Education and Executive Director of RISE at Georgetown University Law Center
In the first episode of Season 2, I interview Maura DeMouy, Assistant Dean for Experiential Education and Executive Director of RISE at Georgetown University Law Center.Throughout the episode, Maura discusses how law students can find success in law school and adapt to an ever-changing environment to have successful careers.Episode highlights include:Navigating law school with no specific practice area interestTime management in law school Setting priorities and managing energy Treating law school like a jobDealing with imposter syndromeMaura is available on LinkedIn via: Maura DeMouyJoin other pre-law students in...
2022-09-01
46 min
Topping the Curve
41: Shavon Smith, Small Business Attorney
In the final episode of season 1 of Topping the Curve I Interview Shavon Smith, a small business attorney and owner and founder of SJS law firm. Throughout the episode Shavon discusses her work as a small business attorney, the journey she took to get there and how she services her clients. Topics include:How to chose between transactional and corporate practicesWhat a small business attorney doesHow she got her small business attorney practice off the groundWhat her billable and working hours look like as a small business attorneyand more!Join oth...
2022-04-15
27 min
Topping the Curve
40: Lynnette Espy-Williams, Commercial Litigation Equity Partner
In this episode of Topping the Curve I interview Lynnette Espy-Williams, Equity Partner and Chief Diversity Officer at Cozen O'Connor. Lynne joins me today to discuss her practice as a commercial litigator. Throughout the episode we discuss:Daily tasks and workload as a commercial litigatorHer work in the products liability and premises liability arenaHow to find opportunities to enhance oral advocacy skillsWhat it takes to be a commercial litigator plus much much more!To get in touch with Lynne please see below:lespy-williams@cozen.comJoin other pre-law students in th...
2022-04-07
34 min
Topping the Curve
39: La-Toya Hackney, General Counsel: Saint-Gobain North America
On this episode of Topping the Curve, I interview La-Toya Hackney, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary of Saint-Gobain North America. La-Toya has previously served as in-house counsel at various levels and joined me to share her expertise on what it means to work in-house for a large company.Throughout the episode La-Toya discusses her experience as a General Counsel and what her day-to-day and broader work life looks like. Topics include:How working in-house is different from a large firmHow to start a career in-house and the interview processKey personal skills and qualities attorneys should...
2022-03-11
43 min
Topping the Curve
38: Akiesha Anderson, Law School Admissions Consultant
In this episode of Topping the Curve I interview Akiesha Anderson, a legislative attorney and law school admissions consultant. Throughout this Episode Akiesha discusses crafting the perfect law school application, for you. Topics include:How to approach writing personal & diversity statementsHow soft and hard factors affect your applicationWhat diversity means for law school applicantsHow to tell a story through your law school applicationand much much more!Please feel free to keep up with Akiesha here:IG: @AskAkieshaJoin other pre-law students in the pre-law school mentorship community and t...
2022-02-24
34 min
Topping the Curve
37: Nicole Llorenz, Latham & Watkins: Manager of Recruiting - Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
On this episode I interview Nicole Llorenz, the Manager of Recruiting - Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Latham & Watkins LLPThroughout this episode Nicole discusses what Latham & Watkins looks for in student applications and their evaluation of candidates. Topics include:Mistakes students should avoid when applyingWhat Latham looks for on their assessmentWhen students should submit applicationsHow Latham evaluates the GPA and transcriptand much much more!Please feel free to keep up with Nicole here:Linkedin: Nicole (Sandoz) Llorenz For mentorship opportunities, law school prep courses, application review, or...
2022-02-17
39 min
Topping the Curve
36: Laranda Walker, Partner at Litigation Boutique Firm Susman Godfrey
On this episode of Topping the Curve I interview Laranda Walker, a partner at litigation boutique firm Susman Godfrey.Throughout this episode Laranda discusses her path to partnership at Susman Godfrey and her role at the litigation boutique firm. Topics include: Obstacles to partnership How to understand firm dynamics and the partnership process and pathHow partner work differs from associates and other levels at the firmDay to day processes of partnership at Susman GodfreyLaranda goes into depth about all of the above and more! Topics mentioned can be further explored here:
2022-01-27
39 min
Topping the Curve
35: Professor Marissa Jackson Sow, Assistant Professor of Law at St. Johns University School of Law: The Process to Becoming a Professor
On this episode of Topping the Curve I interview Professor Marissa Jackson Sow, an Assistant professor of law at St. Johns University School of Law. Throughout this episode Professor Marissa Jackson Sow discusses her position as a professor and the process to becoming a professor. Topics include: The importance of having publications prior to getting a professorshipHow Visiting Assistant Professorships can help with tenure track positionsThe meat market and what is needed to apply to professor openingsProfessor distinctions and rules about how certain law schools grant tenure Professor Sow goes into depth about all of the...
2022-01-20
37 min
Topping the Curve
34: Monica Ingram, Associate Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Cornell Law School; How to Get into a Top Law School
In this episode of Topping the Curve I interview Monica Ingram, the Associate Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Cornell Law School.Throughout this episode Ms. Ingram discusses how to create a strong law school application. Specifically, she discusses what Cornell looks for in law school applications and generally, what admissions committees look for throughout the admission process.Topics include:Law schools are looking for applicants with an indicia of successHow law schools incorporate holistic review of applicantsHow to strengthen your law school application outside of LSAT and GPAHow interviews of law school a...
2022-01-13
59 min
Topping the Curve
33: Justice Verda Colvin, Georgia Supreme Court Justice
On the first episode in the new year, I interview Justice Verda Colvin, one of the nine supreme court justices on the Georgia Supreme Court. Justice Colvin was previously a judge on the Superior Court and on the Georgia Court of Appeals. Throughout this episode Justice Colvin discusses how she became a Georgia Supreme Court Justice and what it means to be a Justice. Topics include:The Georgia Supreme Court Justice election processHow her legal experience and exposure helped prepare her to become a judge Differences between the Superior Court, Court of Appeals, and Supreme CourtHiring te...
2022-01-05
56 min
Topping the Curve
32: Kisha Brown, Founder and CEO of Justis Connection
In the final episode of 2021, I interview Kisha Brown, the Founder and CEO of Justis Connection, a network that connects the public with black attorneys for free.Throughout the episode Kisha discusses how her past as a legislative attorney, civil rights attorney, and her work in the private sector led her to starting Justis Connection and how she created a network to help black attorneys with their business development. Topics include:How to create an upward trajectory in your careerCreating a network for black attorneys to gain new clientsAdvancing black attorneys and increasing access to JusticeInternship o...
2021-12-22
49 min
Topping the Curve
31: Ral Obioha, How to Start Your Own Law Firm
On this episode of Topping the Curve I interview Ral Obioha, an Immigration and Personal Injury Attorney based in Houston, Texas. Ral is also an international human rights attorney. Throughout the episode Ral discusses how she started her own law firm and continues to build clientele. Topics include:How to create a “solo” practitioner networkSolo practitioner challenges and roadblocksHow to balance the business side of running a law firmChoosing your practice areaSaving money and financial considerationsFeel free to keep up with Ral here:Instagram, Facebook and YouTube- @ralobiohalaw. Website: www.ralobiohalaw.com. Pho...
2021-12-15
41 min
Topping the Curve
30: Jessica Battle, Lead Police Counsel: What it Means to be A Police Attorney
In this episode of Topping the Curve I interview Jessica Battle, the Lead Counsel at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department. Throughout the episode Jessica discusses what it means to be a Police Counsel and what her day-to-day work entails. Jessica also discusses the importance of her role in light of the black lives matter movements and the current climate of our nation. Advising police on legal mattersBeing a woman of color in the police departmentChanging the institution and not letting the institution change herLitigating as a police attorney for the city of CharlotteEvaluating protests from law en...
2021-12-09
50 min
Topping the Curve
29: Sephora Grey, Et al., How to Prepare for Law School Final Exams: Acing the Exam
In this episode of Topping the Curve I asked multiple law students, recent grads, and attorneys for their best exam season tips!Throughout the episode I share and discuss 50 tips to succeed during finals season. The tips fall into four categories:1. Practice exams2. Outlining3. Scheduling4. Self-careHuge thank you to everyone who provided me with tips and advice for this episode! Listen to past episodes here:Grades: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1757233/8393133-02-christina-higgins-how-to-beat-law-school-exams-case-briefing-outlining-and-getting-good-grades.mp3?download=trueBalancing attorney life: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1757233/9439770-25-roberta-oluwaseun-roberts-how-to-take-charge-of-your-life-as-an-attorney.m...
2021-12-01
30 min
Hot Line
Sextoys, calendrier de l'avent et clito engourdi
Aujourd’hui, on parle de plaisir, solitaire ou en duo, procuré grâce aux petits outils que la technologie nous offre, ça vous parle ? Êtes-vous équipé.e.s de toute une collection dernier cri ou êtes-vous fidèle à votre bon vieux vibro ? à quel moment le(s) dégainez-vous ? Est-ce secret défense ou assumez-vous volontiers la pratique du sextoy ? Est-ce que ça a changé quelque chose de votre rapport à la sexualité, à l’orgasme ? Quels sont vos préférés ? Naya, accompagnée de Chloé, Clarisse et Laetitia, discutent de leurs préférences et leur rapport aux sextoys dans c...
2021-11-26
2h 00
Topping the Curve
28: Tiffany Graves, What it Means to be a Public Interest Attorney at a Big Law Firm: Pro Bono Counsel
In this episode of Topping the Curve I interview Tiffany Graves, a Pro Bono counsel at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings.Throughout the episode Tiffany discusses her path to becoming a pro bono counsel and her commitment to public interest work even through her experience at the firm.Topics include:How to use your time at a firm to build experience and skillsGetting a law firm offer with no law firm experienceThe transition from the public interest into the private sectorHow law firm experience can promote excellence in the non-profit space Tiffany goes into d...
2021-11-17
42 min
Topping the Curve
27: Dr. Stephanie D. Barnes, Finding Purpose in Your Life and Career: How to Be the CEO of Your Own Life
In this episode of Topping the Curve I interview Dr. Stephanie D. Barnes, a writer, corporate attorney, leadership coach, and podcast host.Throughout the episode Dr. Barnes discusses how to be the CEO of your own life through finding purpose in your life and career. Topics include: How to find the leader in yourselfWhy you should not tie your purpose to your performanceEnvisioning a long legal career and what you want to achieveHow to be your own advocate for your lifeHow to build the six C'S for a successful careerHow to become fulfilled intentionally Dr. Ba...
2021-11-10
1h 07
Topping the Curve
26: Rho Thomas, How to Achieve Financial Freedom and Flexibility in Your Career
In this episode I interview Rho Thomas, an attorney and financial business coach. Rho discusses how to achieve financial stability and flexibility in our lives as law students, attorneys, and in any other career.In the episode we discuss:Finding and applying to scholarshipsManaging and paying down debtHow emotions can affect your financial situationMaking moves in your career to build a safety netRho goes into depth about all of the above and more! Listen to past episodes here:Law School Applications: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1757233/8399064-03-nabintou-doumbia-applying-to-law-school-taking-the-lsat-choosing-schools-financial-aid-and-more.mp3?download=true
2021-11-03
48 min
Topping the Curve
25: Roberta Oluwaseun Roberts, How to Take Charge of Your Life as an Attorney
In this episode of Topping the Curve I interview Roberta Oluwaseun Roberts, a Federal Government litigation attorney, bar coach and certified Christian life coach. Throughout the episode Roberta discusses powerful tools to take charge of your life as a law student and attorney. Topics include: Transforming your mindset to one of positivityBalancing your work, personal, and social lifeTaking and passing the bar Checking your time and energy to effectively manage your life as an attorneyRoberta goes into depth about all of the above and more! Also listen to relevant past episodes here: Gra...
2021-10-27
52 min
Topping the Curve
24: Victoria King, Why Mentorship is Important for Your Career
In this episode of Topping the Curve I interview Victoria King, a first-year associate at a big law firm in Washington, D.C.Throughout the episode Victoria discusses why mentorship is important, and how you can use it to advance your career. Topics include:How to seek out mentors Dealing with conflicting advice or bad adviceDifferent levels of mentorshipSponsorship and mentorship programs:TAP, LCLD, etc.Victoria goes into depth about all of the above and more! A lot of things we discussed can be further explored in past episodes:Networking: https://www.buzzsprout.c...
2021-10-20
46 min
Topping the Curve
23: Shantia Coley, How as an In-house Counsel at a Fortune 500 Company She Continues to Build Her Brand
In this episode of Topping the Curve I interview Shantia Coley, an in-house counsel at a fortune 500 company.Throughout the episode Shantia discusses her role as an in-house counsel and the importance of branding. Topics include:How she became an in-house counselIn-house counsel work vs. Law firm workTaking leaps in your careerThe importance of brandingEffective use of social mediaShantia goes into depth about all of the above and more! A lot of things we discussed can be further explored in past episodes:Networking: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1757233/9084568-16-sabrina-pearce-public-interest-career-paths.mp3?download=true
2021-10-13
45 min
Topping the Curve
22: Kinika Young, How to Transition From Big Law Into the Public Interest
In this episode of Topping the Curve I interview Kinika Young. Kinika is the Senior Director of Health Policy and Advocacy at the Tennessee Justice Center and a former big law partner Throughout the episode Kinika discusses her transition from a big law firm partner to her current public interest role:- How to know when its time to make a career transition - Resisting the golden handcuffs - Finding the right job for you and approaching the transition- Exploring multiple options during law schoolKinika goes into depth abo...
2021-10-06
32 min
Topping the Curve
21: Kit Metoyer, The Transfer Process; and Law School—Generally; What it Requires
In this episode of Topping the Curve I interview Kit Metoyer, a 3L at Harvard Law school. Kit transferred from the University of Michigan to Harvard law school at the end of her 1L year.Throughout the episode Kit talks about her decision to transfer, factors she considered, and the transfer process itself. Specifically, we discuss: Working prior to law school to balance other “hard” factors Performance during 1L yearThe mindset before, during and after the transfer processJob prospects, extracurricular prospects, and support systemsKit goes into depth about all of the above and more! A lot...
2021-09-29
47 min
The Guy Who Knows A Guy Podcast
DJ Addam Bombb, The Skeleton Closet / eMpTyVeeTV
DJ Addam definitely takes the award for the person I have known the longest before getting him onto the show. I met him way back when I was running Phoenix Games and he was a DJ for the Haven Goth club which I was a regular at. In this podcast we have spoken with quite a few people who are very successful financially, but DJ Addam has been successful along another axis. DJ Addam has had a tremendously diverse career. He has performed for the Muppet masters of Jim Henson Productions, the Phantom of the O...
2021-09-29
56 min
Topping the Curve
20: Denise Robinson, Prioritizing Health and Wellness in Your Career
In this episode of Topping the Curve I interview Denise Robinson, a former practicing attorney and owner of “The Still Center” where she focuses on wellness, and diversity, equity, and inclusion; particularly in the legal space, providing workshops and presentations to institutions and law schools. Time markers: Start: how Denise entered her current field14:45: mental health discussionThroughout the episode Denise goes into depth with her experience in law school and how she has transformed that experience to ensure mental wellness: Knowing the signs of mental illness and when t...
2021-09-22
49 min
Topping the Curve
19: Janae Staicer, The Clerkship Process: Applying, Securing, and Starting a Clerkship
In this episode of Topping the Curve I interview Janae Staicer, a law clerk for a judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Janae also just finished a clerkship on the fifth circuit court of appeals. Throughout the episode Janae talks about steps to take prior to applying to clerkships, and ultimately securing a clerkship:What makes a strong clerkship applicant and what judges look forTips and best application strategies Preparing for interviews and the actual interview processAppellate clerkships vs. District court clerkshipsLongevity of the clerkship process and the ac...
2021-09-15
51 min
Unwineding
why failing is necessary, navigating dating & relationships while grieving and re-launching a brand during the pandemic with Carrie Barber
I love talking to kind, smart & incredibly-driven women and today's conversation is no exception. I'm so excited to share this beautiful episode with you featuring Carrie Barber - Owner & Creative Director of MAKE Beauty (amongst MANY other things!). Carrie and I chat so openly about re-launching MAKE (during the pandemic), her incredible background (featuring Glossier, Sephora, Violet Grey, Into The Gloss & more), standing out in a crowded space, grief and how complex it is, and so much more. We dive into how tricky grief can be when exploring new relationships and how failure is inevitable in life - and...
2021-09-09
1h 04
Topping the Curve
18: Demetra Liggins, Preparing to Enter Corporate America and Developing Realistic Expectations
In this episode of Topping the Curve I interview Demetra Liggins about Corporate America. Demetra is a partner at a big law firm and co-owner of Corporate Homie, a business and podcast that she started with her twin sister.Throughout the episode Demetra talks about key aspects that future attorneys should keep in mind when entering the corporate world:- Taking initiative and pushing past any fears you may have - Having an open heart and a coachable spirit- Setting priorities and using that to guide your decision-making in the workplace...
2021-09-08
46 min
Topping the Curve
17: Tatiana Hyman, How Journal can Prepare you for Different Career Paths and Maximize Career Opportunities
In this episode of Topping the Curve, I interview Tatiana Hyman, a 3L at Fordham Law School, and the Editor-In-Chief of the Fordham Law Review. Throughout this episode Tatiana discusses how journal can provide valuable experience through editing, writing, leadership, and attention to detail, among other aspects. She talks about how regardless of your career path, the skills learned in journal can make you a better attorney. Tatiana goes on to discuss how she thought journal was only for litigators. She explains how and why she was wrong, and that even as an aspiring transactional at...
2021-09-01
1h 05
Topping the Curve
16: Sabrina Pearce, Public Interest Career Paths
In this episode of Topping the Curve I interview Sabrina Pearce, a 3L at Georgetown University Law Center. Sabrina was a law clerk at the MacArthur Justice Center her 1L year and an intern at the Orleans Public Defenders Office this past summer.Throughout this episode Sabrina and I talked about how she navigated choosing a law school while knowing that she wanted to work in the public interest. She discusses the factors she considered such as financial aid, the legal field, scholarships, and opportunities available to her at the law school. Sabrina then goes on...
2021-08-25
50 min
Topping the Curve
15: Odunayo Durojaye, How to Prepare for Legal Research and Writing and Why it’s Important
In this episode of Topping the Curve I interview Odunayo (Ayo) Durojaye all about the 1L legal research and writing class. Odunayo is a 3L at Georgetown University Law Center and worked at a big law firm this past summer. In this episode Ayo dives deep into the importance of legal research and writing and how she was able to elevate her legal research and writing her skills throughout her 1L year and beyond. We also delve into different styles of writing and how professor preferences can play a role when you are “writing for a grade”; which...
2021-08-19
41 min
Topping the Curve
14: Clirae Bourke, How to Approach Law School as a K-JD (Going Straight from Undergrad to Law School)
In this episode of Topping the Curve I interview Clirae Bourke on being a K-JD. Clirae is a 3L at Georgetown University Law Center and worked at an environmental law firm this summer.During this episode Clirae talks about her decision to go straight from undergrad to law school and how it affected her transition into law school. Rae discusses the challenges she went through, her undergrad major and what majors she thinks could be helpful in preparing for law school.We also discuss the importance of having discipline and creating a schedule which can...
2021-08-11
34 min
Topping the Curve
13: Vanessa Omoroghomwan, What it’s Really Like to be a Big Law Associate
In this episode of Topping the Curve I Interview Vanessa Omoroghomwan on what it’s like to be a big law associate! Vanessa is a third-year associate at a big law firm in DC and in this episode she details everything she has experienced and debunks a lot of myths about big law!During this episode Vanessa talks about what her first year as a big law associate was and explains how she made the transition from law school to big law. Vanessa also talks about how important it is to be intentional about creating balance in la...
2021-08-04
58 min
MG METHOD the podcast
EP 031 - Reshaping Beauty & Brand - with Carrie Barber
When we first came across https://www.instagram.com/carrie_barber/ (Carrie Barber’s Instagram), we found ourselves sifting through her posts inspired. Her attention to detail, aesthetic perspective and curated vision reminds us that visual imagery is a layered craft. The Freelance Creative Director has previously worked with iconic beauty brands such as Sephora, Glossier Violet Grey and now is the owner of cult coveted https://www.instagram.com/makebeautyofficial/ (MAKE Beauty). Headlines share that the acquisition of this brand will head into a new direction with Ms.Carrie Barber at the forefront. We wanted to sit down with he...
2021-07-29
1h 30
Topping the Curve
12: Tashay Campbell, How to Prepare for 1L Year and What to Expect
In this episode of Topping the Curve I interview Tashay Campbell, a rising 2L at Georgetown. Tashay talks about how incoming law students should prepare for their first year of law school and discusses do’s and don’ts for the first time law students. P.S. This episode includes a chance for you to be featured! Listen in at 9:30 to hear more. In addition to discussing whether students should do pre-law school prep, we talk about the different approaches to law school and how you can use your undergrad experience to shape your 1L expect...
2021-07-28
32 min
Topping the Curve
11: Kiara Rogers, OCI Bootcamp Series: How to Create a Bid List and Choose a Firm
In this episode of Topping the Curve I interview Kiara Rogers, a 3L at Columbia Law School and summer associate at a big law firm in Washington, D.C.Throughout this episode Kiara details her OCI experience and how she was able to use her career services office to aid in her success during OCI. Kiara also talks about how students should go about creating a bid list that accurately represents who they are as a person but simultaneously captures their hearts desires and career goals. In this episode we also talk strategy in...
2021-07-14
37 min
Topping the Curve
10: Skylar Luke, OCI Bootcamp Series: How to Prep for Interviews
In this Episode of Topping the Curve I interview Skylar Luke, a 3L at Georgetown University Law Center and summer associate at a big law firm in New York. During the episode Skylar talks about the OCI interview process and how best to prepare for your screener interviews and your callbacks. Skylar goes into detail about her experience in OCI and talks about the different processes’ that firms have. Skylar also talks about the types of questions candidate are likely to receive during the interview and the types of questions you should (and should not) ask...
2021-07-07
54 min
Topping the Curve
09: Sephora Grey, OCI Bootcamp Series: How to Secure Early Offers From Big Law Firms
In this episode of Topping the Curve I talk about the pre-OCI process and securing early offers.I start off by explaining the process of creating a list of firms and using vault and chambers & partners to rank those firms according to what is most important to you as a future attorney. I go through my process step by step and explain how to use the list to create your personalized list of “top tier firms.”Next, I go into the networking piece of reaching out to attorneys. This portion of the episode explains what the a...
2021-06-30
26 min
Topping the Curve
08: Meaza Abraham, OCI Bootcamp Series: How to Secure a Job in an Outside or Niche Market
Today officially marks the kick-off of our OCI bootcamp series! To help prep students for the upcoming interview season, the next few weeks we will be discus a different aspect of on campus interviews and the firm bidding process. To start, I interview Meaza Abraham, a rising 3L at Georgetown and a summer associate at Milbank LA.The aim of this episode is to help law students who are going to school in one market, but hope to secure a job in another.In this episode Meaza talks about her process of bidding LA firms...
2021-06-23
28 min
Note to Sis
Favorite Things!
Happy Friday! This week we are talking all about our favorite things! We will link everything at the bottom of the description! Don't forget to watch Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, our movie of the month!Text "podcast to 385-559-0536 to stay updated on episodes, get our playlist of the week, text us back when we need stories for our episodes and more! Follow us! @notetosispodcast @alyssak_esthetics @sunnie_thompsonPLEASE SUBSCRIBE RATE AND REVIEW https://cleanskinclub.com/products/clean-towels?gc_id=10739709079&gclid=Cj0KCQjwhr2FBhDbARIsACjwLo0Yw0...
2021-05-28
1h 01
Topping the Curve
07: Sephora Grey, How to Secure a Big Law Job Your 1L Year
On today’s episode of Topping the Curve I talk all about big law and securing a big law job your 1L year.I begin with a general overview of what firms are considered big law firms and what exactly big law is. I then move into factors that you should consider when deciding if big law is for you. You’ll hear about debt considerations, training, and experience, and probably most importantly, exit opportunities. You will also get to hear about the downsides to big law and factors that might make someone not want to get into...
2021-05-26
48 min
Topping the Curve
06: Cheyenne Freely, Externships in Law School, Political Career Aspirations, and "The Hill"
On today’s episode of Topping the Curve I interview Cheyenne Freely, a 2L at Georgetown, and co-director of the Moot Court Division of Barristers’ Council. Cheyenne will be a summer associate at a law firm in New York this summer. In this episode we talk all about the externship process. Specifically, we discuss externships on the hill (that is, congress), how you get them, what you should do to prepare, and speaking on behalf of your congressperson. Cheyenne talks about her experience as an extern, her application process and how she was able to secure...
2021-05-18
31 min
Topping the Curve
05: Jade Baker, How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome in Law School, and Using it as Motivation to Reach Career Goals
On today’s episode of Topping the Curve I interview Jade Baker, a 2L at Georgetown, the first Black woman Student Body Association President, and incoming summer associate at Winston & Strawn.In this episode, Jade gets into the nitty gritty of imposter syndrome and what it’s like dealing with imposter syndrome as a minority in law school. Jade drops tips on how she overcomes feelings of inadequacy and suggests preparation, support systems, and more whenever those feelings begin to appear. We also talk about avoiding the trap of toxic motivation, focusing on what is best...
2021-05-11
34 min
Read Receipt
jamie leilani pelayo & natureofthings
today on read receipt, we welcome jamie leilani pelayo, co-founder of natureofthings, a modern wellness house whose elemental beauty and self care essentials incorporate beneficial botanicals. with a background at sephora and violet grey, jamie moved on to become an herbalist, using her varied roles to help inform the brand's products so they work alone or in tandem to reduce inflammation, pain, and stress. jamie joins us on the podcast to discuss the brand's journey toward sustainable, natural remedies, and how natureofthings is setting themselves apart from all the rest. as always, thanks for listening and enjoy the show!
2021-05-11
39 min
Topping the Curve
04: Jordan Metoyer, How to Network; Building Relationships in Law School, and Shaping Your Career Through Sponsorships
On today’s episode of Topping the Curve I interview Jordan Metoyer, a 2L at Georgetown, Barristers' Council Executive Director, and incoming summer associate at White & Case LLP, in their New York and Houston office. Jordan and I talk all about networking and the value of networking as a law student. In this episode, Jordan goes into detail about networking: what is is, how you do it, and most importantly why you need to do it as you are building a professional career. Jordan begins by breaking down what it means to network and how that definition may...
2021-05-04
48 min
Topping the Curve
03: Nabintou Doumbia, Applying to Law School, Taking the LSAT, Choosing Schools, Financial Aid, and More
On today’s episode of Topping the Curve I interview my good friend Nabintou Doumbia and we talk all about the application process! Nabintou is a 2L at Georgetown University Law Center and she will be working at a big law firm in New York city this summer.On this episode, Nabintou talks to us about why she decided to apply to law school and specific motivating factors that caused her to know law school was the right decision for her. Nabintou is particularly interested in immigration law and that drove her to apply to law schools th...
2021-04-25
37 min
Topping the Curve
02: Christina Higgins, How to Beat Law School Exams, Case Briefing, Outlining, and Getting Good Grades
On todays episode of Topping the Curve I interview Christina Higgins, an attorney at Covington & Burling, in Washington, D.C. and we talk all about grades. In this episode, Christina talks to us about how she prepared for law school, she examines specifically whether reading books about the topics she would ultimately learn was actually helpful once she started law school.We will also get to hear about Christina's best tips for studying and reading for class, and ultimately prepping for exams. Christina gives us a "game changer" that even I can attest to— it wo...
2021-04-23
49 min
Topping the Curve
01: Topping the Curve, An Introduction to the Law School Podcast: How to Succeed in Law School
Hi everyone! Welcome to Topping the Curve. My name is Sephora Grey, and I am your host! I am currently a 2L at Georgetown Law, and incoming summer associate at a law firm in Washington, DC. On this introduction episode, you will hear a little about me, the podcast, why I created it and what you can expect to hear from future episodes. Topping the curve is a podcast for current, and prospective law school students and aims to provide the crucial information that I learned while navigating my own processes’.Topping the Curve talks abo...
2021-04-14
09 min
Put Into Words
Worth The Hype 2
In this week’s episode the gals share from YOU! They asked and you answered what you think is worth the hype. The gals go through your recs and share some funny stories along the way. _______ PURPOSE OF THIS EPISODE: To get to know YOU - our amazing listeners - and share what y’all think is truly ‘worth the hype’! _______ ADDITIONAL EPISODES YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY: Worth The Hype Jealousy Taking It Personally Reacting vs...
2021-01-29
1h 02
The Grown-Up Girls Report Podcast
Getting Your Face On Post Lockdown
In this episode of the podcast, Alex speaks with Sydney based 'Beauty Concierge' and Make-Up artist Susan Napper about the best way to get our makeup groove back after months at home wearing active wear and no makeup! Alex and Susan also discuss what impact lockdown may have on makeup trends, their hope for a paired down approach and the emerging trend of matching eyeshadow to face masks! Not joking... About Susan Like many 'grown-up girls', Susan had a career change in her mid life. In her early forties, she gave up her successful career in arts administration and public...
2020-07-15
42 min
The Grown-Up Girls Report Podcast
Getting Your Face On Post Lockdown
In this episode of the podcast, Alex speaks with Sydney based 'Beauty Concierge' and Make-Up artist Susan Napper about the best way to get our makeup groove back after months at home wearing active wear and no makeup! Alex and Susan also discuss what impact lockdown may have on makeup trends, their hope for a paired down approach and the emerging trend of matching eyeshadow to face masks! Not joking... About Susan Like many 'grown-up girls', Susan had a career change in her mid life. In her early forties, she gave up her successful career in arts administration and public...
2020-07-15
42 min
Story + Rain Talks
Robert Verdi, Sasha Charnin Morrison, + Aliza Licht: Fashion, Culture, + Quarantine Times
Pop Culture And The Pandemic. Our fashion panel is back with fashion + lifestyle expert and television personality, Robert Verdi, CBS Watch Style Director Sasha Charnin Morrison, and marketing + digital strategist and podcast host, Aliza Licht joined by Story + Rain Editor-in-Chief and founder, Tamara Rappa. In this episode, the group is giving their perspective on pop culture and the pandemic. We’re mulling over masks, discussing all aspects of style and lifestyle in lockdown, the A’s, B’s, and Z’s of how to Zoom meeting, and virtual photo shoots. We ask the team if they're feeling more productive, peaceful...
2020-05-07
1h 33
Let's Get Dressed
Sheena Yaitanes: Founder, Kosas Beauty
Sheena Yaitanes is the founder of Kosas, a clean beauty brand she created in her Los Angeles home in 2015. While studying chemistry and biology at UC Irvine, Sheena found herself frustrated with a beauty industry filled with products that never felt good, healthy, or looked right on her skin. Fusing her scientific background and passion for painting, Sheena set out to create a one-of-a-kind lipstick with a strong focus on clean, non-toxic formula and shades that redefine the idea of nude for all skin tones. The brand launched with four lipstick shades, and every item had to achieve three...
2020-02-17
49 min
Nomad + Spice
Cultural Appropriation + Digital Nomads
Wiki definition of cultural appropriation. Actually quite good! Viv’s friend’s article about white male chefs Generational differences on cultural appropriation in Indian families Tips for practicing yoga minus the cultural appropriation The British Museum and its many abuses of other cultures’ stuff Check out Bond Women’s Festival Don’t buy the Buddha! Bodei sent in a voice memo and mentions the grey area of sharing cultures Beyoncé wears Indian clothing at an Indian wedding vs Selena Gomez wears a bindi cuz she likes it White people at Standing Rock being rubbish Nat Geo owns its colonialist past An overly...
2019-02-07
1h 02
The Big Boo Cast
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 103
You'll be delighted (or not) to know that on this episode of the podcast we first discuss our respective struggles with our ongoing coughs. This is due to our combined age of 402. We also talk maybe a little too enthusiastically about the new royal baby (WE HAVE SOME THEORIES) before we spend some time revisiting Hazel's ACL situation. We also continue our pop culture discussion and dig into some exciting new beauty products that Melanie has tried (or is planning to try). As an added bonus, you will hear me grow increasingly hoarse over the course of...
2018-04-26
1h 01
SheSez with Linda Grasso
Ep16 - Donna Pohlad
Donna Pohlad shares the story of how, after raising 3 children, in her hometown of Minneapolis, she founded the innovative, home hair color company dpHue. Donna takes us back 2011 when her idea was born out of her frustration of having to spend so much time and effort hiding her increasingly grey hair; how she traveled to Italy to meet with experts and create the product; how she teamed up with celebrity colorist Justin Anderson; and how she developed dpHue into the powerhouse brand it is today—available at top beauty stores like Ulta Beauty and Sephora.
2017-10-31
33 min