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Vanessa Dew has always loved science (especially when it comes to helping the body’s overall health), which is why there is no surprise she is the co-founder and chief sales officer behind wellness brand Health-Ade Kombucha. Since its launch in 2012 at a local Los Angeles farmers market, Dew has expanded the brand into 35,000 stores, including Whole Foods, Target, and Trader Joe's, with ever-expan...

This week, actress and best-selling author Busy Philipps brings us behind the scenes of her new show, the Tina Fey–produced Girls5eva, where she plays one of four members of a girl group making a comeback in their 40s. Philipps dishes on her favorite looks from the show as well as her personal style IRL, including the brands that contribute to her whimsical wardrobe and next-level necklace game. 

Laura Modi, mom, entrepreneur, and CEO and co-founder of Bobbie—the only female-founded and mom-led infant formula company in the United States—is changing the industry for parents and their children for the better. Modi launched Bobbie nationally in January of 2021 and was determined to destigmatize the use of formula, something that 83% of parents will turn to. On this episode of Second Life, fi...

Wayman and Micah are among the most powerful and influential stylists in Hollywood with a client roster including Regina King, Tessa Thompson, Mary J. Blige, and Kiki Layne, and a coveted spot on The Hollywood Reporter’s list of Top 10 Stylists of the Decade. On this week’s episode, Wayman and Micah tell Hillary about their meet-cute at a house party in 2008, how they strategized for Regina King’s...

Rachel Rodgers is a prime example of someone who is  breaking the glass ceiling. She is the CEO and founder of Hello Seven, a female-run company dedicated to teaching women of all backgrounds how to increase their income and build wealth without sacrificing their sanity in the process. Through her podcast and online club, We Should All Be Millionaires: The Club, Rodgers reaches over 50,000 women a...

First up is the Nigerian American sister duo VanJess from our annual Ones to Watch in Music portfolio, a curated spotlight of the rising female artists to know. Ivana and Jessica Nwokiki tell Hillary about finding their unique sound (think ’90s R&B meets house meets soul), creating their beloved EP Homegrown during the lockdown, and how they use fashion in their work. Then, brow guru Kristie Strei...

Known and loved for its range of delectable spice flavors and aromatics, Diaspora Co.’s mission goes beyond highlighting indigenous spices. Founder Sana Javeri Kadri set out with the intention to work toward a radically equitable, sustainable, and modern spice supply chain by fostering integral relationships with farmworkers in India. Since its launch in 2017, Diaspora Co. now works with 150 farm...

This week, Hillary passes the torch to our senior beauty editor, Erin Jahns, who interviews our April cover star, the singer, songwriter, and Golden Globe–winning, Oscar-nominated, Andra Day! Andra has been stirring our emotions via her deeply soulful music since her debut album, Cheers to the Fall, in 2015, but in her recent role in The United States Vs. Billie Holiday, she has shown the world a...

Leigh Davenport is the ultimate creative multi-hyphenate. She is a talented director, writer, and producer creating modern content at the intersection of woke and whimsical that shifts the narratives surrounding women of color. After spending 15 years in the entertainment and editorial industries, holding impressive positions like producer at BET and VH1 and editorial director of the leading lifes...

In the latest episode of Who What Wear With Hillary Kerr, Hillary speaks with actress Rachel Bilson about her iconic fashion throughout her career, the best style lessons she learned from her notorious character, Summer Roberts, and everything we can expect from her upcoming podcast, Welcome to the O.C., Bitches. Then, she chats with the celebrity esthetician behind Hollywood’s most flawless faces...

Robin Berzin, MD, has become a modern voice in healthcare and wellness by creating Parsley Health. Its mission is to bring accessible, functional medicine to the masses, mixing Eastern and Western medical philosophies. Today, Parsley Health is the nation’s largest holistic medical service available nationwide via its telehealth offerings, plus in-person care centers in NY and L.A. On this episode...

Brandon Maxwell is a creative force in the fashion industry. In 2015, after making a name for himself as a celebrity stylist and the fashion director for Lady Gaga, he became a celebrated designer with the launch of his eponymous line of luxury women’s ready-to-wear, worn by everyone from Meghan Markle to Jane Fonda to Oprah. Now, he’s expanding his fashion influence even further in his latest rol...

Known for her editorial eye and unique perspective, Aya Kanai has become a force in the fashion industry over the last 20 years. Kanai has held esteemed positions at notable publications, including Teen Vogue, Nylon, Cosmopolitan, and Amazon’s Shopbop.com, and eventually became the editor in chief of the U.S. edition of Marie Claire magazine. Today, Kanai is the head of content and editorial partn...

In the third episode of Who What Wear With Hillary Kerr, Hillary speaks with the stylist, fashion adviser, and image strategist, Meredith Koop, about her decade-long relationship styling Michelle Obama. Meredith takes us through her creative process of using fashion as a tool for storytelling—from the White House to the Becoming book tour to the 2021 Presidential Inauguration and beyond. Hear why...

Athena Calderone is a modern multidisciplinary creative—from interior designer and tastemaker to author and lifestyle expert—inspiring people to connect with thoughtfully designed spaces and culinary delights through her website EyeSwoon. She has also written two books, the James Beard Award–winning Cook Beautiful and best-selling Live Beautiful, and hosts the More Than One Thing podcast. But befo...

Our Spring Issue has arrived, and our cover star is four-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers! Hillary and Phoebe discuss how aesthetics play a role in the musician’s persona and art. Phoebe shares her favorite products and brands, explains why she loves couture, pajamas, and bleaching her hair, and reveals how heavy that custom Gucci pearl rib cage she wore on SNL really was. T...

JJ Martin, the creative force and founder behind iconic Italian lifestyle brand La DoubleJ, has built a brand that exuberates her playful, bold energy and maximalist design eye. After spending 17 years as a journalist at notable international publications like Harper's Bazaar and WSJ, Martin decided to start her own brand, selling her curated vintage clothing collection. Today, Martin has evolved...

Welcome to our new show, Who What Wear With Hillary Kerr! In our very first episode, Hillary sits down with two visionaries in fashion. First up is Law Roach, the image architect, a costume designer, and a judge on HBO Max’s Legendary. Law talks about his work for Zendaya—who he’s been styling since she was 14—Celine Dion’s fashion transformation of 2016, and his best tips for buying vintage. Then...

Dr. Deepika Chopra is one of a kind. Known as the Optimism Doctor, she is a visual imagery and media expert and the founder of Thing Are Looking Up. Chopra’s unique specialization and perspective fuses holistic practices with science-backed, “evidence-based manifestations” to help people cultivate their own sense of lasting happiness, resiliency, and success. On this episode of Second Life, find o...

Julia Turshen, a best-selling cookbook author, reputable food writer, food advocate and founder of Equity at the Table, and podcast host, is defining what it means to be a modern, authentic author and food extraordinaire. Turshen has written three renowned cookbooks, winning prestigious awards like The New York Times best seller, Eater’s Best Cookbook of the Year, and Amazon’s Best Cookbook. Now,...

If you’re familiar with astrology, chances are you have come across the exceptionally talented astrologer and New York Times best-selling author Chani Nicholas. Nicholas has dedicated the last 20 years to guiding people to live their life’s purpose through understanding astrology beyond their birth chart reading. Her brand has evolved into various platforms, including her website, Chani app, and b...

Grace Mahary is a woman of many accolades: international model, activist, and certified sommelier—to name a few. Mahary has become a familiar face on iconic designer runways, including Givenchy as an exclusive her first fashion week, Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton, and more. Through her vast travels as a model, Mahary witnessed firsthand the many communities experiencing energy poverty. Thus, she fou...

New York Pilates Founder and Owner Heather Andersen knows a thing or two about a pivot. After injuries sustained as a professional dancer led her to the practice of Pilates, she became enthralled with the beneficial effects she saw in her own body. Soon, she became a full-time instructor, and she eventually saved enough to open a studio of her own. From one studio to six locations, building a cult...

In 2015, Rachel Drori saw a gap in the health and food industry and seized the moment to create something new that would change the way Americans ate daily. Drori founded Daily Harvest, a brand dedicated to making organic, healthy foods accessible and convenient—no matter your hectic work schedule. Since its launch, the brand has grown its offerings into 75 items across nine collections available...

Lilly Singh has proven to be a woman who can truly do it all—from being a comic and YouTube sensation with over 15 million subscribers to becoming a NYT best-selling author and actor. It’s no surprise she’s landed on lists like TIME’s Most Influential People on the Internet and Fast Company’s Most Creative People. In Singh’s latest role, she’s both center stage and behind the scenes as TV host and...