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You know this week’s WorkParty guest as the co-lead singer of the pop-alt band Fitz and The Tantrums. She’s lent her voice to top-charting songs like "Out of My League," "HandClap," and "The Walker." But now, she’s using her voice in a whole new way. As the founder of the diversity initiative  Diversify the Stage  Noelle Scaggs is on a mission to make career opportuni...

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 question...

There are  over 2 million apps in the app store , so getting your app made, must less, discovered is a monumental task. Which is why I’m so excited to have Lisa Donovan, the founder of the wildly popular Astrology app, The Pattern, on today’s episode to tell us how it’s done. Since launching The Pattern in 2019, Lisa has grown the app exponentially, garnering over  15 million users , including cel...

Most businesses don't make a profit in their first year of business. In fact, most new businesses need 18 to 24 months to reach profitability. And then there's the reality that 25% of new businesses fail in their first year, according to the Small Business Administration. Luckily for all our WorkParty listeners, I have Diana Lee—the co-founder and CEO of Constellation Agency, one of the...

Believe it or not, bacteria has so much to do with the way our body functions. Both inside and out, our bodies harbor a huge array of micro-organisms, where a shocking  98% of this bacteria is actually good for us .  Our microbiome– the body’s own ecosystem of microorganisms –is the first line of defense against disease and illness. It’s the protective shield that keeps our immune systems intact –...

The coronavirus pandemic accelerated the rise of e-commerce. Which is something that Paige Mycoskie, the founder and CEO of the lifestyle apparel brand Aviator Nation, experienced firsthand. In the wake of coronavirus-induced shutdowns, Paige launched an online flash sale on Aviator Nation’s site to supplement her 200+ employees’ salaries. And the online sale resulted in the brand’s  biggest  day...

“Start a natural foods company.”  These were the words 2007 graduate Elizabeth Stein wrote down in class one day when her Integrative Nutrition teacher asked students to describe their “unpredictable future.” While she saw no clear path of how to get there, she knew one thing for certain: She wanted to help others eat better, feel better, and live better. Without any prior knowledge of starting a...

With over 2 million followers, Rocky Barnes knows a thing or two about Instagram. But, believe it or not, the model slash style icon entered the influencer space well before the visually-driven social media platform was even "a thing." She got her big break back in 2012 when she starred in Justin Beiber’s “Boyfriend” music video and then quickly started gracing the pages of Vogue and Cos...

No industry was hit harder by the COVID crisis than the restaurant industry.  More than 110,000 restaurants closed last year , either temporarily or for good, and  more than 2.5 million restaurant industry jobs disappeared . But, despite the devastating stats, restaurants have shown creativity and resilience throughout the pandemic, adapting to ever-changing mandates in order to keep both their pa...

Starting a business is no easy feat. According to the  Bureau of Labor Statistics , 20% of businesses fail by the first year, and 50% close by the fifth. So the odds of starting one successful business—let alone two—are stacked against you. But defying the odds is something that today’s WorkParty guest, Annie Lawless, knows a thing or two about. In 2012, Annie launched her first company, the cold-...

Going into business with a friend can be an incredible experience, but it can also be a real challenge. You need to ensure your values, goals, and work ethics align. So, how do you make it work with your bestie? How do you maintain healthy boundaries between being friends and being business partners? How do you navigate creative differences and make sure both of your opinions are heard? To talk ab...

Side hustles are on the rise. According to a  recent survey , as many as one in four Americans are planning on starting a side hustle in 2021. On top of the 34% of people who have already started a side hustle venture this year. But starting a side-hustle while working a 9-to-5 isn't easy. It takes determination, drive, and passion. Which is something that today’s WorkParty guest, Samara Walk...

It’s no secret that COVID-19 has challenged small businesses everywhere to rethink the brick-and-mortar business model. With physical retail locations closing and e-commerce on the rise, it's been crucial for small businesses to pivot to digital to weather the pandemic. By the numbers: Online sales grew by  nearly 50%  at the peak of the pandemic, and experts are predicting the shift may be p...

2020 was filled with unexpected challenges that most small business owners were unprepared for, requiring us to pivot and adapt to new, ever-changing realities. Now, after a year of quick pivots, it's time for us to identify and capitalize on new opportunities in 2021 with purpose, which is why I'm so excited for today's conversation with Alana Branston and Ali Kriegsman, the co-fou...

Welcome to a special episode of WorkParty Live from our Self-Care Summit with Monique Rodriguez, the founder and CEO of Mielle Organics. This founder knows a thing or two about scaling a business! In 2014, she started mixing up homemade haircare solutions in her kitchen. Now her brand has grown into a multi-million-dollar company with products sold in over 100,000 major retailers, including Target...

How many times have you been told to “follow your passion?” It’s advice that pops up in graduation speeches, Instagram captions, and dozens of career articles. But following your passion is easier said than done. According to a recent  Deloitte survey  of 3,000 full-time U.S. workers, across job levels and industries, only 20% say they are truly passionate about their work. Thankfully, today'...

Over the past year, at-home workouts have soared––but there is one platform that stands out from the rest. Meet P.volve: the accessible, at-home fitness method everyone is talking about. In short, this method combines resistance-based, high-intensity, low-impact movements to strengthen, sculpt and energize the entire body. The brand offers a global on-demand platform featuring hundreds of workouts...

The experience of thinning hair is not only a physical journey, but an emotional one. Many people, especially women, suffer from hair loss and thinning without support or understanding of why it is happening. But the truth is, this is an incredibly common experience for both men and women, and something that affects hundreds of millions of people in the U.S. alone––including my guests here today....

Do you remember your favorite television shows growing up––the shows that not only got you through your adolescence, but where you discovered your first ‘tv crush’ or shed a few tears during that ‘one episode’ that tugged on your heart strings and left you wanting more? We’ve all been there. And we bet you can recount those memorable scenes and quotes too. So where do the creators of these newly r...

Special LIVE episode from our Future You Festival! You know our next speaker from quote-unquote “the small screen.” Ashley Tisdale has starred in wildly popular movies and TV shows, playing every character from an enterprising teen as Maddie Fitzpatrick in “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody” to a scene-stealing antagonist as Sharpay Evans in “High School Musical.” But now, she’s stepping into a ne...

Julianne Hough is the epitome of a multi-hyphenate. She's an actress, dancer, singer-songwriter, and producer. Not to mention, a serial entrepreneur who's taking on the health and wellness space—and generating multiple revenue streams in the process. Last year, she launched her innovative fitness platform KINRGY, and recently started a wine brand with her BFF-turned-business-partner, Nin...

Podcasts are the hottest content medium of the moment—and their popularity doesn't seem to be slowing down. In 2021, people will have already spent  15 billion hours  listening to podcasts, with an estimated  100 million podcast listeners in the U.S.  projected by 2024. With over  20% of people listening to podcasts on a weekly basis , podcasts pose a huge opportunity for creators to reach ma...

Rebecca Minkoff knows a thing or two about leading a company through tough times.  Her slow-burn success is a testament to working hard and never giving up, and she’s dedicated much of her career to empowering the next generation of female founders to achieve the success she has. She’s bringing access, education, and connection to the female founder community through her Female Founder Collective...

Welcome to this special episode of WorkParty as part of our Budget Broadcast Series in partnership with You Need a Budget (YNAB), designed to educate everyone on the power of building a budget. Whether it’s starting a business, saving for a trip, or taking control of your finances once and for all, a budget (of all sizes) can help you accomplish those dreams. YNAB is the leading personal finance p...

Welcome back to the WorkParty podcast! This week I am so excited to do something totally new –– and sit down solo to answer some of your burning questions!  In case you missed it, we’ve launched the WorkParty Hotline - an opportunity to connect directly and leave me a voicemail with your career questions and I’ll answer them here on the pod. So, if you’re sitting and listening to today’s episode f...