Lipstick on the Rim

Why can't we look away from complicated women who break the rules? May Cobb, the bestselling author and executive producer behind Netflix's The Hunting Wives, joins Molly and Emese to unpack our fascination with dark thrillers, complicated female characters, and the women we love to watch make terrible decisions. Drawing on her upbringing in East Texas, May shares how Southern culture inspires her...

How does a meme account turn into Not Skinny But Not Fat? Amanda Hirsch built her platform one meme at a time back in 2016, learning early on, as she puts it, that "you can get to people just by saying something about them." A Hulu hosting gig and one surprising royal pen pal later, she's back on Lipstick on the Rim to unpack the year that pushed her out of her comfort zone and into some of the bi...

Why is looking like yourself the hardest thing to pull off in makeup? Gucci Westman, the makeup artist behind some of the most photographed faces in Hollywood and the founder of Westman Atelier, has spent over two decades perfecting skin that looks lit from within, and this week she's teaching Molly and Emese how to achieve it. Rather than piling on product, Gucci makes the case for a smaller, sma...

Is your closet actually working for you, or are you just buying trend after trend and hoping something sticks? This season, Molly and Emese are doing fall differently — instead of chasing what's new, they're breaking down what’s actually worth buying and why the same pieces keep coming back season after season. Rather than treating repeat styles as boring, they make the case that repetition is the...

Ever notice how the beauty industry seems to profit most when you're the most confused about what your skin actually needs? Mrs. Derm (aka Melissa Coleman) — skincare educator, content creator, and wife of a prominent New Orleans dermatologist — has built her following on refusing to play that game, translating the confusing, expensive world of dermatology into advice women can actually use, and t...

What if the goal was never "optimization" at all? Dr. Amanda Kahn is one of the most sought-after longevity doctors working today, and she built her practice from the inside out — after a mysterious postpartum health crisis left doctors with no diagnosis and no answers, she left traditional medicine to figure out what actually helps people recover, feel like themselves, and stay well as they age....

Is it possible to actually feel ahead of back-to-school instead of one step behind it? Molly and Emese have been through this chaos season enough times to have real systems — not just tips, but systems — for schedules, screentime, wardrobe, and everyone's sanity. Rather than pretending they have it all figured out, they walk through exactly what works in their own houses: the Sunday reset that map...

Why do we keep repeating the same patterns even when we can see them clearly? And what’s actually keeping us stuck? Transformational coach and author Jim Curtis joins Molly and Emese to talk about why getting unstuck isn’t about more hustle or willpower — it’s about releasing the fears and limiting beliefs that keep us frozen, aligning with what we actually want, and becoming the person who can cr...

Ever drink water all day and still feel like your skin looks dry, dull, or depleted? Molly and Emese break down why hydration and moisture aren't the same thing — and why your skin needs both. They get into the biggest end-of-summer skin stressors, from sun and travel to alcohol and air conditioning, plus the skincare ingredients, products, and everyday habits that can help restore hydration and s...

What if the biggest thing standing between you and financial confidence isn't money—it's shame? Molly and Emese sit down with Haley Sacks, better known as Mrs. Dow Jones, host of the podcast Financial Tea and New York Times bestselling author of Future Rich Person. Haley shares how she went from comedy writer to one of the internet's most trusted financial educators by making investing, wealth bui...

What if the secret to great style isn't buying more—but buying with intention? Julia Berolzheimer built one of the internet's most beloved fashion platforms with Gal Meets Glam, but after becoming a mother, she began rethinking not just what she wore, but why she was buying it in the first place. Through her Substack Making Tradeoffs, she's helping women build wardrobes that reflect who they are—n...

Why do some homes feel timeless while others look dated within a few years? Annie Meyers-Shyer—the creator behind @thisoakhouse, former Chanel and Harper's Bazaar PR executive, and daughter of legendary filmmaker Nancy Meyers—joins Molly and Emese to share the design philosophy that's made millions fall in love with her approach to interiors. Annie explains how documenting her own family renovatio...

Have you ever looked at your life and wondered if you were really meant to be doing something else? Molly and Emese get personal — interviewing each other about their own career reinventions.  From Molly's evolution from model and actress to founder and producer, to Emese's journey from fashion PR executive to entrepreneur and creator, they share the real stories behind their biggest career p...

She helped spark one of the biggest health conversations of the last few years—but according to Dr. Tyna Moore, the internet completely lost the plot. The naturopathic and chiropractic doctor, metabolic health expert, and host of The Dr. Tyna Show joins us to unpack what she originally meant by "microdosing" GLP-1 medications, why severe side effects may be a sign that a dose isn't right for you,...

You know that feeling when you're staring into a closet full of clothes and thinking, I have nothing to wear? According to celebrity stylist Erin Walsh, the problem isn't your wardrobe—it's that you've lost connection with how you want to feel. Erin has dressed some of the world's most stylish women, including Anne Hathaway, Sarah Jessica Parker, Selena Gomez, Kerry Washington, and Mariska Hargita...

She's back—and this time, she brought a book. Dr. Elisa Port, Chief of Breast Surgery at Mount Sinai, returns to Lipstick on the Rim to talk about her new book, The Breast Advice. With 25 years of experience and celebrity patients including Chris Evert, Jill Martin, and Rita Wilson, she's putting everything she knows into one place so women don't have to sort through the noise alone. We get into p...

Heading out on a summer trip? Before you start cramming clothes into a suitcase, Molly and Emese are sharing everything they've learned from years of travel. From packing smarter (not more) to building a versatile vacation wardrobe and the beauty prep that makes getting ready easier once you arrive, this is the episode you'll want to save before every vacation. They cover carry-on essentials, dest...

If there's a workout class with a hundred-person waitlist, chances are Dale Stabler has already tried it. As the co-founder of Sweats & the City and one of the original fitness influencers, Dale joins us for an insider's look at the ever-changing world of wellness.  We get into what separates a workout from a cult following, why women's relationship with exercise has shifted so dramatically, and h...

Molly and Emese sit down with the iconic costume designer Molly Rogers—the creative force behind some of the most unforgettable wardrobes in television and film history. Rogers takes us inside her journey from working alongside Patricia Field in New York to helping define the looks of unforgettable characters like Carrie Bradshaw, Andy Sachs, and Miranda Priestly. She shares the real story behind...

Rachel Zoe is officially in her Housewives era — and she’s not holding back. The fashion icon, celebrity stylist, and newest cast member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills gets candid about stepping back into reality television, navigating divorce, dating after marriage, and reclaiming her identity in the most public way possible. Rachel reveals what really happened when Andy Cohen called, wh...

Brooke Shields joins us for a candid conversation about aging, identity, motherhood, and what it means to step into your most expansive decade yet. Known for her iconic roles in The Blue Lagoon, Pretty Baby, and Suddenly Susan, Brooke reflects on life in the spotlight and how her perspective has shifted over the years. Now in her early 60s, she opens up about parenting adult daughters, beauty stan...

Molly and Emese are officially in summer mode—and they’re sharing every product, treatment, and warm-weather obsession they’re loving right now. After months of dreaming about summer (and Molly’s Sports Illustrated moment keeping the energy high), they’re breaking down the standout products actually making the cut this season. From peptide-packed skincare and glow-boosting tanning water to SPF, hi...

Molly and Emese sit down with author and speaker Jen Hatmaker to talk about her new memoir Awake—a deeply personal look at divorce, faith, and starting over in midlife. After discovering her husband was living a double life, Jen’s world shifted overnight, forcing her to rebuild her own life, identity, and beliefs in public. They talk about navigating betrayal and gaslighting, parenting through uph...

Molly & Emese sit down with host, designer, and recovering reality TV star Morgan Stewart. A lot has changed since her days on Rich Kids of Beverly Hills — and she opens up about it here. We talk about navigating grief after the loss of a parent and a sibling, adding show host to her resume with the launch of The Morgan Stewart Show on SiriusXM, and building her fashion brand, Renggli. Plus, Morga...

Sabrina Rudin has spent 15 years building Spring Cafe in Aspen and New York into the plant-forward wellness spot everyone flies in for, and her first cookbook, Healthy with a Side of Happy: 100 Plant-Based Recipes to Feed Your Family, is out today. She sits down with Molly and Emese for a refreshingly honest conversation about how to feed a family well without the food fights, the guilt, or the so...