Claim Your Confidence with Lydia Fenet

Mallory Ervin is the founder of Living Fully Co., a multi talented YouTuber, blogger, podcaster, and the author of two bestselling books: Living Fully and All In. But before she was spreading joy to her audience on social media, she was Miss Kentucky, a runner up in Miss America, and a three-time contestant on the reality TV show The Amazing Race. And, utilizing what she learned during that chapte...

Nell Diamond is the Founder and CEO of Hill House Home, a digital-first fashion and lifestyle brand led by the values of quality, comfort, and design integrity. Founded in 2016, Hill House Home launched as a direct-to-consumer bedding and home business. Since then, the brand has expanded into fashion categories, going viral in 2019 with the launch of the cult-favorite Nap Dress® which is worn and...

A true powerhouse with an incredible resume, Dana Perino is the lead female anchor of the two hour morning program America’s Newsroom and the cohost on cable’s most watched program The Five on FOX News. Before she joined FOX News in 2009, she served as the 26th White House Press Secretary under George W. Bush, and since then has authored three books including her most recent publication – Everythi...

Nili Lotan is the designer behind some of the chicest fashion in New York City. Born and raised in Israel, Nili moved to New York in 1980 and entered the fashion industry, eventually serving as senior design director for several of the most well-known fashion houses including Ralph Lauren, Adrienne Vittadini, Liz Claiborne, and Nautica. In 2003, Nili launched her own fashion company, Nili Lotan, c...

A force of nature, Carrie Phillips is one of the co-founding partners of BPCM, a global strategic communications and consulting firm that has helped brands reach their fullest potential by cultivating meaningful connections and honing in on their purpose. Dedicated to creating opportunities that mitigate the environmental impact of the fashion, beauty, and travel industries, Carrie spearheads BPCM...

“Creating sunshine” is a phrase that Michelle Kelly is undoubtedly familiar with. CEO of Lilly Pulitzer, one of the most renowned heritage brands in the country, Michelle has led with infectious joy and boundless optimism since 2016, and has been able to push the company forward while still never losing sight of its core vision: helping women feel as good as they look. In this episode of Claim You...

If you’re a woman who is in the working world or has ever been in the working world, Stephanie Kramer is here to provide you with a new way to think about pregnancy at work. Chief Human Resources Officer at L’Oréal USA and author of Carry Strong: An Empowered Approach to Navigating Pregnancy and Work, Stephanie is dedicated to a people-first approach and supporting others as they balance intersect...

If you are a person who loves making your home look more beautiful by the day, or if you’re someone who’s interested in launching a business, Ariel Kaye’s story will undoubtedly inspire you. Founder and CEO of the ubiquitous lifestyle brand Parachute, which offers premium quality bedding, furniture, and other everyday essentials, Ariel draws upon her decade of experience in the advertising and bra...

Over the course of her career, Felita Harris has held senior executive roles at some of the most esteemed fashion houses including Donna Karan Collection and Alexander Wang. Today, she utilizes her breadth of experience to give back, both as a Chief Strategy and Revenue Consultant at her company Felita Harris Consultancy, and as a founding board member at RAISEfashion, a nonprofit dedicated to upl...

Zibby Owens is the one person in New York City who every author wants to meet. Founder and CEO of Zibby Media, author, publisher, podcaster, and more, Zibby has been dubbed “NYC’s Most Powerful Book-fluencer” by Vulture, and has built her brand around a love for books, writing, and connecting with others. In this episode of Claim Your Confidence, we talk about how Zibby found her voice as an autho...

If you’re not entirely sure what a career in national security would entail, look no further than Lauren Buitta to elaborate. Founder and CEO of Girl Security, Lauren has utilized her past career experience to help make the national security field more accessible and equitable for women. She has been named one of fifty women making the world a better place by InStyle, and one of the most influenti...

A proud fashion outsider, Brandice Daniel has the perfect balance of unmatched experience in fashion buying and production and immense entrepreneurial skill. Founder and CEO of the premier agency Harlem’s Fashion Row and nonprofit program ICON360, Brandice has dedicated her career to bridging the gap between multicultural designers and the fashion industry, and has been featured in Vogue, the New...

Aya Kanai is an American fashion editor who has been at the helm of nearly every fashion magazine you can imagine – Marie Claire, Health, Teen Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and more. A master of executing creative visions, Aya has taken on roles from stylist to editor to director, and now serves as the Head of Editorial and Creative for Google Shopping. In this interview, we discuss the trajectory of Aya’s...

If you’ve ever been to any major grocery store chain like Target, Walmart, or Whole Foods, you’ve most likely seen Hint® water–the award-winning unsweetened flavored water–on the shelves. Kara Goldin, the founder of Hint, Inc., never thought that she would start a company or become an entrepreneur. Yet, by seizing an opportunity to follow her interests, Kara revolutionized the beverage industry fo...

Sensitive Content Warning: This episode discusses events of human sex trafficking that may be distressing to some listeners. Being the first lady of Louisiana is not a role that comes with an instruction manual, yet First Lady Donna Edwards has served as such with diligence and compassion since 2016. From navigating the political world as her husband ran for state representative and later governor...

Many people undergo career changes throughout the course of their lives, but Emily Hikade’s is one that is especially unique. Many may know of Emily as the Founder and CEO of the beloved luxury sleepwear company Petite Plume, but a lesser known fact is that before she became a full-time entrepreneur, Emily worked for the CIA as an operations officer in the Clandestine Service for nearly two decade...

One of the biggest names in the New York City art world today, Isolde Brielmaier has left her mark on some of the most prestigious museums in the country, including the Guggenheim Museum, the Bronx Museum of Art, and the SCAD Museum of Art, and has contributed to countless contemporary art and culture programs for companies such as The Peninsula Hotels, Valentino, Gucci, and New York Magazine. Iso...

Anne Aslett is the CEO of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, the 5th largest nonprofit AIDS fundraiser in the world which has helped save over 5 million lives from its founding in 1992. Throughout her time with the organization, Anne has expanded its reach globally, and continued to help raise awareness of HIV/AIDS and end the stigma surrounding those affected – reaching over 100 million people in th...

Everyone in the fashion world already knows Tanya Taylor and her eponymous New York-based fashion brand. As CEO and Creative Director, Tanya has built her brand around the power, freedom, and joy that comes from creative expression by masterfully combining color, texture, and her own hand-painted prints into her designs. In this interview we talk about Tanya’s love of color and her creative backst...

If you’re one of the millions of people seeking a healthier lifestyle, you’ve probably come across the website mindbodygreen. Co-Founder and Co-CEO Colleen Wachob launched mindbodygreen with her husband Jason in 2009, taking inspiration from their own wellness journeys to build one of the most popular health and wellness websites with millions of dedicated viewers. In this interview, we discuss Co...

In this special episode of Claim Your Confidence, Mary Giuliani, CEO and founder of the New York based catering and event company MGCE, is back to celebrate the release of her third book How to Lose Friends and Influence No One. Tune in to this episode where Mary and Lydia answer questions from a live call-in audience about the book writing process, vulnerability, faith, and what readers can take...

In the world of women’s basketball, Kim Mulkey is the biggest name in the room. She’s garnered many titles over the span of her career – athlete, Olympic gold medalist, head coach, and Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame inductee to name a few. Kim is the only person in college basketball history to win a national championship as a head coach, assistant coach, and a player, and is currently the head c...

Allyson Felix OLY is the most decorated American track and field athlete in Olympic history with 11 total medals from 5 consecutive Olympic games, and holds the title of most decorated athlete in World Athletic Championships history with 20 career medals. While her sheer amount of athletic achievements make her a force to be reckoned with on the track, off the track Allyson is a champion of equali...

Co-host of ABC's Emmy award-winning daytime talk show The View and host of ABC’s primetime game show The Chase, Sara Haines is a well-known and well-loved face on network television. Getting her start through NBC’s Page Program and working as a correspondent on Today, ABC News, and Good Morning America, Sara’s career is a testament to the power of passion, dedication, and hard work. In this e...

Glenn Close needs no introduction. With an acting career spanning over four decades and a level of undeniable talent that has won her countless SAG, Emmy, Tony, and Golden Globe awards, Glenn’s work on stage and screen has inspired millions. And, with her non-profit organization Bring Change to Mind, Glenn also inspires millions to help end the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness....