High On Feminism

Collaboration, not competition. This is a philosophy that sits at the heart of Juno House, and at the center of Natalie Batlle’s founder journey. Joining Jess for the final episode of High On Feminism Season 5, Natalie, Founder and Brand Strategist of Juno House, shares the story behind creating Barcelona’s first members club designed by and for women. An idea that was sparked following her move f...

Leaving corporate life to build something slower, more intentional, and deeply needed is no small leap, but for Kornelia it was the right one. Joining Jess for another episode of High On Feminism, Kornelia Grönvall, Founder of Solia Retreats, shares how stepping away from a career in sales, management, and leadership led her to create Solia Retreats in 2025; an idea that began as a small hobby and...

Stepping out of the darkroom and behind the mic can be a daunting experience, but for Award-winning photographer Mariana Arrieta , the transition comes naturally!  Joining Jess for Episode 6 of High On Feminism, Mariana talks her Basque and Mexican roots, and how she weaves memory, culture, and emotion into every frame of her photographs. From Tanzania, France, Cuba, Mexico, Italy, the US, and mor...

In Episode 5 of High On Feminism Season 5, Worthy and Well Founder Casey Berglund shares the inspiration behind her leadership coaching and how she helps people move through transitions with purpose, power, and heart. From moving to Spain for love, and completely transforming her business in the process, Casey speaks candidly about the emotional weight of shifting patterns, redefining your work, a...

Bonjour from Barcelona! We're back with another amazing episode focused on blending humor, healing and hard truths.  French native, filmmaker, scriptwriter and founder, Anne-Cécile Ville , joins High On Feminism to chat her new media & film company, BF Media Lounge , everyone's friendly neighborhood eggplant, Boris, and the importance of rewriting your narrative.  A year into her Jun...

In Episode 3 of High On Feminism Season 5, Jess sits down with Ani Linares , founder of Yaksok , for a bilingual episode rooted in language, culture, skincare, and identity. The two dive into how skincare rituals differ across cultures, why traveling opens up the mind in unexpected ways, and how speaking someone’s language, literally or metaphorically, is a radical act of connection. From sunscree...

Up next HOF host and creator, Jess Poulin, sits down with Argentinian creative and Co-Founder of VASTA , Camila Ferrari Kaplan , to talk about her global fitness and lifestyle marketing agency that's pushing the boundaries to create out-of-the-box and unique campaigns. With a professional journey that expands across Buenos Aires, New York, Perth (Bunbury to be exact!), and now Barcelona, Cami...

¡Hola y bienvenido desde Barcelona, España! High On Feminism is officially back with Season 5 , coming to you Live from Barcelona, Spain . Host & Creator, Jess Poulin sits down with Liana Grieg —co-founder of Juno House , a women’s club and co-working space in Barcelona built at the intersection of community, ambition, and wellness.  A new member herself, Jess and Liana welcome you to the worl...

In our last episode of the season, Jess sits down with powerhouse attorney Ashley Cloud, the visionary behind The Cloud Law Firm. Since childhood, Ashley has felt the call to create something meaningful in the legal world and has since then turned that calling into a thriving business.  Jess and Ashley dive into what it really takes to start a business, covering the crucial things every aspiring e...

In the fifth episode of Season 4, we welcome Nikki Vargas, founder of Unearth Women and Author of “Call You When I Land.” Chatting about all things travel and feeling empowered to live her most authentic life, Nikki dives deeper into the real challenges that women face in the fields of journalism and travel writing. Bonding over their boldness and desire to seek out their most adventurous callings...

Jess and Bryanna Samuels dive deep into workwear fashion and the crucial intersection of financial literacy and building lasting wealth. As the Founder and CEO of Good Rapport, Bryanna is revolutionizing the world of office-wear with her brand’s focus on sustainability and style. Good Rapport offers versatile, high-quality pieces that go beyond the office, embodying modern professionalism and incl...

In the latest episode, Jess sits down with Olga Bortnikova, Co-Founder and CEO of Tripsider. Discover how Olga’s groundbreaking platform is transforming the travel experience by connecting locals with travelers for truly authentic adventures. From its origins in Russia to its expansion into the U.S., Tripsider is reshaping the way we explore the world with a focus on sustainable tourism and meanin...

In the second episode of Season 4, Jess sits down with Olivia Anthony , the founder and visionary behind the community-based streetwear brand LIVSTREETWEAR . Not just a clothing line but a collection for a lifetime, LIVSTREETWEAR represents the unification from the nostalgic periods of fashion from the 90’s to early 2000’s. Celebrating the culture created during this time, from the pioneering musi...

We’re kicking off Season 4 of High On Feminism with Solonje Burnett , founder and CEO of Weed Auntie , a cannabis education and events platform, and co-founder and Chief Culture & Community Officer of Erven , which supports sustainable growth for brands and retailers. In this episode, Solonje shares her journey in the cannabis industry, focusing on education and community-building. She discuss...

To close out this special season, Jess chats with long time friend and barber Alyssa Bachowski about their journey of growth, self-discovery, and following one’s passions as an entrepreneur. After graduating with a degree in marketing only to find little satisfaction in the field, Alyssa shares what pushed her to pivot into the barber industry, how creativity fuels her work, and the importance of...

In this episode of High On Feminism, Jess sits down with Melissa Alam, Founder of digital design agency, Alam Digital. After starting her business in 2012, Melissa digs into the ins and outs of running a creative agency, how she leads by example as a female bengali entrepreneur, and some of the bold choices that have led her to where she is now. Sponsored by: Empire Glassworks , TONIC , Potli , AS...

High On Feminism steps into high fashion as Jess welcomes Kasha Reavis, co-founder and brand designer of luxury resortwear brand Bohn Jsell. As a black and LGBTQ+ owned brand, Kasha explores the fashion industry and its continuous need for more diversity, the visual inspiration behind the brand’s colorful pattern styles and gives us backstage details as she recounts some of her experiences behind...

After experiencing the depths of depression and sadness in her own life, Elyse Fox joins High On Feminism to discuss the importance of mental health and what inspired her to create Sad Girls Club in 2017. Realizing that there was a need for space and conversation around the topic, Elyse explores the stigma against discussing mental health in the black community, re-learning herself through therapy...

From the humble beginnings of a lollipop, to a full time career passion, Jess chats with private chef Kimberly Barrett on her journey through the culinary world of cannabis. After attending the Culinary Institute of America in 2007, Kim found her calling for health advocacy and baking after creating a blueberry and lemon infused muffin for a stage 3 breast cancer patient. That experience has now l...

Get ready for all the energy and all the vibes with our next guest, Andrea Dasent, the Founder  of corporate event planning firm, A Jay Event Productions. After leaving her career in finance behind to focus on building the life she wanted for herself, Andrea shares the highs and the lows of starting a business ahead of the 2020 pandemic, and discusses the bravery it takes to bet on yourself. Now a...

Jess and Laura OG bring all the energy to this episode of High On Feminism as they discuss Laura’s experience as a cannabis educator, cultivator and consultant with SMK BRK (Smoke Break). After graduating from the NY School of Visual Arts with a Design BFA, Laura shares why she switched up from her graphic design career, how she advocates for home growers, and explores the importance of making spa...

In this episode of High On Feminism, Jess sits down with Maryam Pugh, CEO of social justice apparel brand Philadelphia Printworks. After founding her business in 2010, Maryam shares what compelled her to step into the world of printmaking, the importance of lifting up marginalized voices, and explores how she amplifies stories of black history through her artistry and advocacy.  Sponsored by: Empi...

High On Feminism is back and better than ever for Season 3, and we’re kicking it off with none other than the founder of Veda Warrior and Veda Farms - Smrita Choubey! After pivoting from her career on Wall Street in healthcare investment banking, Smrita discusses her journey of reconnecting with her Northern India lineage of farmers and medicine makers, researching the all-natural, holistic medici...

And that's a wrap for Season 2 of High On Feminism! In this episode, Jess is joined by one of her long-time best friends, Sarah Jean, founder and owner of Serotonin Smoothies ! Sarah talks about how her pandemic passion blossomed into leading a business and the two talk about the importance of female friendships, understanding entrepreneurial risks, using marijuana to help with stress, as wel...

Julianna Rose, founder and illustrator of Four Twenty Tarot, grew up in a community with stigmas against tarot and cannabis, now working at breaking the stigmas around the two. In the latest episode of HOF, Julianna opens up about breaking into the cannabis industry as a female entrepreneur and how tarot has served as a tool to help with her decision-making. She shares stories about how she starte...