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Ever wonder why your work environment is toxic? Or why your boss is such a terrible leader? Do you know what to look for or ask in a job interview to understand a company's culture? Social psychologist Susanna Kislenko is the authority on leadership, red flags and toxicity in the workplace. She's a Doctor of Philosophy who focuses on leadership, researching, and supporting founder leadership in th...

Jenni Kayne is the founder + designer of her namesake brand Jenni Kayne: a California lifestyle brand that inspires women to live well every day. Her clothing, home decor, accessories (her candles are amongst my favorite) and overall aesthetic has become known amongst celebrities as one that never goes out of style. Today she shares: Launching her business as an ambitious and naive 19-year-old How...

Cleo Wade is the New York Times bestselling author of "Heart Talk." Cleo knows we are living in a tender time. Her new book "Remember Love" offers words that she hopes will help people find light in periods of lostness and love after heartbreak. Cleo joins Danielle today for a heartfelt conversation. She shares: What it was like growing up in New Orleans and how she carried the city's sense of mys...

Va$htie Kola is known as "downtown's sweetheart." What does that nickname mean? It depends on who you ask. She's a New York-based DJ, Director, Filmmaker, Designer, Creative Consultant, DJ and style icon whose influence has been felt far and wide. She has emerged as a role model for young tastemakers." In other words, she's kind of like the OG influencer. And she broke barriers in 2010 when she be...

Taryn Delanie is a content creator, comedian and beauty pageant winner! She holds titles! She was crowned Miss New York 2022 and was the first runner-up in the 2022 Miss America competition. Her viral TikTok sketches as heaven's receptionist caught the attention of millions. Today she's sharing: How delusional confidence has served her well in life Why your dreams should only matter to you The imp...

If you're someone who doesn't cook or doesn't know how, you might think that the kitchen is the most intimidating place in the world. But today's guest, food personality, former chef, former food editor at Bon Appétit, and NYT bestselling author Molly Baz says it doesn't have to be. Her entire goal is to inspire a new generation to find joy in the kitchen and take pride in putting a home-cooked me...

In the past 20 years, the Internet has developed a culture of its own. And one woman who has been at the forefront is Taylor Lorenz, a Tech Journalist, Content Creator, and the Author of the new book "Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet." With the distinction of being recognized as one of Fortune's 40 Under 40 leaders in Media and Entertainment, Taylor...

Elaine Welteroth is many things, including inspiring. She's a New York Times Bestselling Author, Award-winning Journalist, former editor-in-chief of "Teen Vogue," TV host, mother and wife. We dive deep into her book "More than Enough," and today Elaine shares: What does greatness entail? How to maximize the mountain climbing phase of life Why celebrate the little wins can make all the difference W...

In this episode of The Head Start: Embracing the Journey, Nora dives into the ever-blurring lines between work and life. Nora has made a career of sharing moments from her life to connect with others. That makes it nearly impossible to have any sort of separation between her work and life. She speaks with guest Winnielyn Bautista about how she tries to find and set boundaries between her career an...

Jessica Bennett has spent her award-winning journalism career focusing a gender lens on social issues and culture — from the persistence of workplace inequality, to cultural trends like Playboy magazine to rebrand and the evolution of Miss America, to the ripple effects of #MeToo. She was the first-ever gender editor of The New York Times and is the author of two bestselling books, Feminist Fight...

Why is talking about money more taboo than talking about our sex lives? Vivian Tu wants to break that cycle! As a former Wall Street Trader, Vivian believes everyone should talk more about personal finance. She's everyone's Rich BFF creator, breaking down personal finance and investing in simple, fun, and digestible content. If money and personal finance overwhelm you and don't know where to start...

Comedian + actress Amanda Seales (Insecure) is coming out with a new comedy special–one she wrote, produced, starred in and financed!! Do you know hard that is?! She joins Danielle today for an unfiltered conversation about her long career in Hollywood (the great + the challenging), Hollywood hierarchy, why people forget the entertainment business is a business, and her new unapologetically politi...

Entrepreneur Nancy Twine was a VP at Goldman Sachs when she tragically lost her mom. That incredible loss prompted her to start thinking about how she wanted to spend her time. She had childhood memories making beauty products in the kitchen with her chemist mother and decided she was going start a clean haircare line. Today she is the founder and CEO of Briogeo. Today she shares: How to find pass...

Hitha Palepu is a proclaimed multi-hyphenate; she's a mother, entrepreneur, content creator, investor, author, and speaker. As the CEO of Rhoshan Pharmaceuticals and partner in Adama Ventures, she is focused on empowering women to advocate for themselves when it comes to their health. Today she shares: Why women are not the priority in drug and therapy developments Why there is a hierarchy of wher...

Writer, Editor, Podcast Host, and most importantly, Sarah Michelle Gellar Historian, Evan Ross Katz has an unfiltered conversation about pop culture, internet culture, and of course celebrities! Today he dishes all about: What drew him to Hollywood The jobs not listed on his resume Standom and who he thinks has the most emphatic fandom How to write a great cold email Why he believes in protecting...

Sinead Bovell is a consultant turned model turned futurist who loves to talk tech. She founded Waye a community preparing everyone for the future of work and life with advanced technologies. Through meaningful conversations, Sinead is making waves and shifting the perspective on who should be talking tech and who should be listening. Today we all need to listen to this impactful conversation about...

Actress + author Constance Wu ("Crazy Rich Asians" and "Hustlers") joins the podcast to have a raw and unfiltered conversation about the scenes that make up her life and the stories told in her memoir, "Making a Scene." Today she shares: The unique way she hustled before landing her first life changing role in Crazy Rich Asians and ultimately, Hustlers. Sexual harassment on "Fresh Off the Boat" He...

Through the story of VIVA, an erotic magazine for women created by Bob Guccione (founder of the men's magazine Penthouse), we are getting a history lesson today on FEMINISM! First wave, second wave, third wave, fourth wave? What does it all mean and where are we now? A little background: While VIVA was created by one of the most prominent figures in adult entertainment, it was staffed by female wr...

Sara Riff is a fashion veteran and Global Director of Entertainment Relations for Jimmy Choo. She is also host of the podcast "Having it All and Other Lies" and a founding member of the nonpartisan organization dedicated to creating a cultural shift around voting and civic engagement, I am a voter. Today she's sharing: How defining her style by 3 words helped her hone in on her aesthetic. How she...

Special Drop! Listen to Chasing Sleep here: https://link.chtbl.com/a_-vQyo6 Katie Lowes + Adam Shapiro explore the fascinating relationship with sleep and the far-reaching effects of sleep on our quality of life. Through engaging conversations with sleep experts and everyday people, they'll uncover the intriguing connections between sleep and intimacy, parenting, creativity, work, and even our dre...

Internationally acclaimed artist, poet, author, comedian, and speaker, Alok Vaid Menon joins PRETTYSMART! They share: What it was like being bullied as a child and how it impacted them. Their daily relationship with self acceptance and self hatred. How transitioning is not about gender for them. Why they feel the most beautiful when they are telling the truth. How we are politicizing just being an...

We talk frequently about what it means to be a mother on this podcast. But what about what it means to be a father? And how do our relationships with our father's impact us? Co-host of the Today show, anchor at NBC and author of the book "Pops: Learning to Be a Son and a Father." joins PRETTYSMART to talk about fatherhood, parenting and what his relationship with his dad has taught him about himse...

Nine months before Rosa Parks kicked off the bus boycotts, Claudette Colvin was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama. She was fifteen. In 1912, women's rights activists organized a massive march in support of women's suffrage. Leading them up Fifth Avenue in Manhattan was not one of the mothers of the movement, but a teenage Chinese immigrant named M...

POP STARS x FEMINISM: Today we will explore the stories of pop stars who have left an indelible mark on women and feminism. We are diving into their groundbreaking songs, their personal journeys, and the cultural shifts they've inspired. We are going through the eras. How did their music, their life experiences, their clothing/makeup, the way they dance and the way they talk about sex impact cultu...

Sex therapist Vanessa Marin and her husband, Xander join PRETTYSMART to discuss their mission to help people have more (and better!) sex. They share: What made them decide to start working together and helping others improve their sex lives. What is off limits for them when it comes to talking about sex publicly. Their philosophy on why sex is so important in relationships. What it really means to...