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Presented by Mastercard   Despite reports that black audiences consume media far more than other demographic groups do, no one has capitalized on those stats or amplified black millennial voices like Morgan Debaun. With $9 million in funding, Blavity is one of the largest media startups and lifestyle brands for black millennials, and she’s only just getting started. The self-professed “entrepreneu...

Presented by Mastercard   After experiencing tech burnout in corporate management, Sonja Rasula needed a change. Frustrated by the lack of gifts and hand-made goods available in retail, she came up with the idea for a curated pop-up event that brought together local artisans to sell their designs and products. Not only would it help solve consumer woes for sourcing original gifts, but it would als...

Taking risks is scary but if you want to be a successful entrepreneur, it's necessary. Entrepreneurship is fundamentally linked to risk-taking, after all. Of course, there should be some level of research and data to inform the risk first, but oftentimes, there’s nothing like diving in head first and figuring it out along the way. In this episode of WorkParty, we’re talking all about the conc...

Presented by Mastercard   It’s safe to say that every business has been affected by the COVID-19 crisis, but there is one category that’s really felt the impact: Small Business. As the lifeblood of our economy, it’s imperative that we all do our best to help wherever and however we can. We’re committed to helping women create and cultivate the career of their dreams, which is why we’re proud to pa...

The health and wellness industry is a $4.2 trillion market. And guess what? Women are leading the way. In fact, no other trillion-dollar industry is as heavily dominated by female entrepreneurs as health and wellness. Enter Chillhouse founder and CEO, Cyndi Ramirez. In just three years, she’s opened two brick-and-mortar locations, built a digital media empire, and expanded into retail and e-commer...

Did you know that 90% of the wine made in the U.S. is produced in California, but only 10% of the state’s wineries are led by female winemakers? Jill Russell didn't let those discouraging stats stop her from pursuing her winemaker dreams. Today, she has a seat at the table at the women-owned, women-led Cambria Estate Winery—one of the few wineries that are tipping the male-dominated industry...

Hot tip: Diversifying your income gives you financial security. If one revenue stream ends, there are others bringing money in to compensate. It's safe to say that today's podcast guest has plenty of experience on the topic. Gaby Dalkin is a multi-hyphenate with a handful of titles and business ventures. She's a trained chef, recipe developer, entrepreneur, food/lifestyle writer, au...

When Lauren “Lo” Bosworth, of "Laguna Beach" and "The Hills" reality-TV fame, noticed that the wellness industry wasn't led by or for women, she took matters into her own hands and launched Love Wellness in 2016. Her bold move to switch lanes and tap into the $4.2 trillion wellness industry paid off—big time! She successfully grew Love Wellness' revenue by 3000%. In t...

With so much uncertainty right now, there is one thing that hasn’t changed: as an entrepreneur, betting on yourself is an investment that will have priceless returns. In this week's episode, Jaclyn sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur Gail Becker, Founder & CEO of CAULIPOWER, at Create & Cultivate's LA 2020 conference to talk money, hiring, scaling, and the courage to believe i...

The spark for a new business idea can come at any moment, and for Sheena Yaitanes that lightbulb moment came while studying chemistry and biology at UC Irvine. Frustrated by the lack of clean beauty products that not only looked good, but felt good on the skin, Sheena launched Kosas Cosmetics out of her Los Angeles home. Today, Kosas is a cult-favorite with celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Mandy...

Here at Create & Cultivate HQ, we’ve been spending a lot of time discussing how we can best show up for, and support, our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Community is at our core, and connecting with others is what we love to do. While the world has changed, our mission certainly has not. We’re committed to helping women create and cultivate the career of their dreams, which is why we...

When we think of efficiency and productivity, technology immediately springs to mind, but can it heighten our creativity, too? We’re seeing the emergence of new tech that's bringing the human and the digital together and fueling our ability to think creatively in the process. To shed more light on how tech can impact our inclination to innovate, we sat down with Jennifer Downes, executive dir...

This week we're live from the first-ever Polka Dot Summit, hosted by Create & Cultivate and Minnie Mouse. Thanks to social media, you can go from idea to launch within hours. But the big question is, how do you build a dedicated community to support that idea? Enter Katie Sturino. The PR-girl-turned-social-media-superstar (who’s garnered a community of over half-a-million people!) launche...

“ Don’t talk about money.” We’ve all heard this phrase at least once in our lives but we’re kicking off the new decade singing a different tune. That is, with more transparency and open dialogue around money, salaries, and the notion that women are content with what they’re given—that's simply not true. In this episode, we sit down with Divya Gugnani, CEO and co-founder of Wander Beauty, and...

The Create & Cultivate 100 list is back! Every January, we honor 100 women who are taking the world by storm—women who are ditching tradition, fighting for change in the workplace, and inspiring the next gen of women to not just please the boss, but be the boss. We went behind the scenes at our Create & Cultivate 100 photoshoot to ask our honorees what their biggest hopes are for women in...

This week, we're live from Create & Cultivate's Small Business Summit with Sophia Bush and Stacy London. The real-life gal pals open up about learning to say no, goal setting, and the power of a simple hug. Let's call it insightful girl talk. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at  workparty.com .   Guests: Sophia Bush @sophiabush Stacy London @stacylondonre...

Discipline runs in Karolína Kurková's blood. She was a professional gymnast throughout grade school and into her early teen years before she stepped onto the runway and rose to supermodel fame. Nowadays, Karolína is running a children's wellness company, Gryph & IvyRose, selling everything from chocolate probiotics to bubble baths. Rumor has it, her kid-marketed products are so good...

Aleen Keshishian signed her first client in the '90s. Her name was Natalie Hershlag, a young up-and-comer eager to break into acting. Today we know her as Natalie Portman. It was all uphill from there for Aleen, who eventually added Selena Gomez, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Paul Rudd, among others, to her talent roster. This week, we chat with Aleen about her work ethos, including what it takes to b...

Kindness breeds success. Kind people have infectious personalities and are simply a pleasure to be around. Model-turned-entrepreneur Lily Aldridge lives her life by this philosophy. Though she has many admirable traits, it’s her kindness that’s propelled her from an acclaimed supermodel to founder of her own perfume line, Lily Aldridge Parfums. This week on WorkParty, we’re live in Nashville chatt...

Year & Day Founder Kathryn Duryea has enjoyed setting the table her entire life, but when it came time to invest in her own tableware set she noticed a white space in the market—modern, yet affordable options were nearly nonexistent. So she designed her own. Fast forward to today and her business has now taken off, not to mention her products are a staple in the homes of stars like Mandy Moore...

Rea Ann Silva has singlehandedly changed the way people do their makeup. The Beautyblender—now a cult-favorite beauty tool—has won 10  Allure  "Best of Beauty" Awards, is a favorite among celebs like Kim Kardashian and Meghan Markle, and is projected to do over $215 million in global sales this year alone without any funding! For this week’s episode, we spoke with the former makeup artis...

We're all seeking a purpose, right? It's part of the human condition. But while we all wish to pursue a career that we'll excel at, we want to feel fulfilled by what we're doing, too. If we're lucky, we'll achieve both. On this week's episode, Allure's Editor in Chief, Michelle Lee, chats with Giuliana Rancic on how she did just that. Join the party on socia...

This week we're covering an important, yet widely unspoken, topic: female sexual health. Live from the Create & Cultivate SF Conference, Rumer Willis chats with fellow advocate and creator of "female viagra", Cindy Eckert, about just that—sexual health, advocacy, women's rights, and how Cindy founded and sold two businesses for $1.5 billion. Yep, this episode is not-to-be-m...

Sourcing trustworthy skincare advice isn't easy. Does sleeping on your back prevent wrinkles? Is retinol really the holy grail in anti-aging? Is the sun our worst enemy? We uncover all the answers to your hot-button skincare questions on this week's episode with The Skinny Confidential's Lauryn Evarts-Bosstick, board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Anna Guanche (aka Dr. Beauty) and RoC...

This week we're live from the Create & Cultivate San Francisco Conference with the multi-talented, Jenna Dewan. Our CEO Jaclyn Johnson chatted with the actress, dancer, and author to discuss imposter syndrome, building a team, and her new book, Gracefully You: How to Live Your Best Life Every Day. Oh, and Lizzo, Jenna loves Lizzo. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know a...