WorkParty

Join Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton LIVE from Nashville on this episode of Work Party, as they dive into the challenges of managing a business during tough times. Discover practical strategies for staying afloat when your business is in the red, from assessing financial health to making critical pivots. Whether you're grappling with a scarcity mindset or deciding whether to persevere or...

LIVE from Nashville! Join Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton as they sit down with Mary Lawless Lee, a dynamic mother, author, and entrepreneur. Mary's transition from a critical care nurse to the founder of Nēmah and Happily Grey exemplifies the power of career pivots and personal transformation. In this episode of WorkParty, Mary delves into her 12-year journey in the content creator space...

Tune in for a fresh episode of WorkParty where Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are dishing out everything you didn't know you needed to hear! 🎉 From our adventures in Nashville to tackling real talk about WNBA pay disparities, this monthly catch-up is your all-access pass to what's been brewing behind the scenes. Expect a mix of laughs, deep dives into female entrepreneurship, and e...

Join Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton for a live episode of WorkParty, the podcast, at the Cherub Pop Up space. This episode will be all about pulling the curtain pack on venture funding for women. The stats are abysmal, less than 2% of VC funding goes to women, why? Because it’s a boys club. We break down how to break through in this macro/ nightmare environment and why angel investors might b...

Ever wondered how female friendships can shape your personal and professional life? Tune into this WorkParty episode as Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton open up about the impact of these connections. Discover why their female friendships are not just essential but also outlive many romantic relationships. With personal stories that span cities, jobs, and life’s ups and downs, they shed light on...

In the latest episode of WorkParty, "Building in Public - The New Lens of Leadership as a Female CEO," Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton dive deep into the intricate dynamics of female leadership and the societal pressures that shape it. They tackle the uncomfortable reality of navigating leadership roles under the scrutiny of gendered expectations, discussing everything from the need...

We're getting all up in the business of the big Ds - that's right, Divorce and Dating, but with a twist. It's all about navigating these complex waters as successful women in today's fast-paced world. Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton, don't hold back. Jaclyn opens up about her fresh dive back into the dating pool after a decade of marriage, giving you the real tea on wh...

It’s been a rollercoaster of a few months and Jaclyn Johnson and new co-host and new CEO of Create & Cultivate Marina Middleton are pulling back the curtains on the emotional rollercoaster of selling your business and then … buying it back! Nothing is off limits during this episode so sit back, grab a drink and let’s dive in! Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy: https://art19.com/privacy...

Welcome to Workparty, the podcast where we are throwing out the rulebook and bringing you real talk and hot takes on what is happening in the working world right now because life moves fast. If we've learned anything from the past few years, the only constant is change, and we can’t pretend everything is status quo. I'm your host Jaclyn Johnson nn today’s episode, I’m joined by Jing Gao,...

In a world that's often felt like an exclusive men's club when it comes to finances, millennial investor and entrepreneur Simran Kaur is changing the conversation around women and investing. With her platform Girls That Invest, the Forbes 30 under 30 honoree is kicking those club doors open and sharing her investment wisdom in a way that's approachable and accessible. And trust me,...

Moroccanoil Co-Founder Carmen Tal transformed a bad hair appointment years ago into a multi-million-dollar brand. A force in the beauty industry for 15 years, she has mastered the craft of creating an enduring brand that resonates with consumers. Today, her iconic argan oil-based products are found in major retailers such as Sephora and Nordstrom, top salons nationwide, and over 80 countries—but t...

Nicole Walters, a former Fortune 500 exec who quit her corporate job (live on Periscope in front of 10,000 people), is now at the helm of a multi-million dollar business and sharing everything she’s learned along the way. In this episode, she delves into how to advocate for yourself, conquering the negotiation game like a pro, and why working for free is a big no-no. Plus, Nicole opens up about a...

DryBar Co-Founder Alli Webb dives deep into the building and selling of her cult salon brand (the product line alone sold for $255 million) and the personal challenges she faced during her empire-building journey. Now, the serial entrepreneur is still very much making waves in the business world with a hand in multiple projects, but this time, with a fresh perspective. Tune in for real talk about...

Television personality turned entrepreneur Lo Bosworth has come a long way since her days on Laguna Beach and The Hills . As founder of Love Wellness, a leading female-first, total body care company, she is paving her own lane in the wellness market and is now selling her products across major retailers. Think Target, Amazon, Ulta Beauty, and most recently, Walmart, where Love Wellness now has a r...

 Honest growth, milestone moments, and scaling a biz—Lauren Ireland, co-founder of beloved skincare brand Summer Fridays, dives into it all. Since launching in 2018 with a single product, her cult brand has evolved into a booming skin-care line that has products selling every few seconds in the U.S. The influencer and entrepreneur opens up about customer feedback and why the company is stronger th...

TV personality Keltie Knight has hit major career highs that people only dream of—she’s a three-time Emmy Award winning TV personality, a New York Times bestselling author, and founder and co-host of popular, long-running podcast, LadyGang . She’s also the creator, executive producer, and host of the newly debuted music series, Superfan . Through all her success, she’s come to a very personal real...

When Whitney Port and the rest of The Hills and The City cast first appeared on our screens in the early aughts, they couldn't have foreseen that they were laying the foundation for today's celebrity influencer era. In many ways, they were the original influencers, paving the roadmap for the mega stars of TikTok and Instagram fame. This week, the LA style icon, wife, and mom delves into...

Get down to business with TikTok’s favorite VC advisor Maggie Sellers as she gets real on why launching a brand is not for everyone. In this episode, the Canadian entrepreneur, angel investor, and content creator shares how she paved her own lane without a traditional VC background and is now bringing her online community into their “hot, smart, rich” era. Having invested in and advised brands lik...

Dive into this conversation with Selling Sunset star Emma Hernan as she emphasizes the importance of diversifying your investments in the modern landscape, and why bootstrapping her business was the right choice for her. In this episode, Emma draws from her own experiences to shed light on the reasons behind this strategy. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just beginning to explore financ...

 On today’s Hot Takes episode, we’re chatting with PR powerhouses Jessy Klein Fofana and Lauren Kleinman. Jessy is the founder and CEO of LaRue PR, an award-winning agency dedicated to disrupting the media industry with a roster of best-in-class DTC and B2B clients. Lauren is the founder and CEO of DreamDay PR, a first-of-its-kind Performance PR agency, and co-founder of The Quality Edit, a curati...

On this episode of Hot Takes, we’re joined by Babba Rivera, Founder and CEO of Ceremonia, a clean hair care brand rooted in Latinx heritage. From growing up in a Chilean household in Sweden to moving to New York City for work, Babba’s relationship with the beauty industry has always been one of wanting more and better. Having always felt under-represented as a Latina woman in magazines, the beauty...

In this Trending Topics episode, we’re rejoined by Create and Cultivate’s CEO, Kate Spies. We dive into a trending topic - the current landscape of remote, office, and hybrid work. This new way of working is shaping businesses big and small and redefining society’s culture around work and how we live our lives. In our conversation, we unpack the pros, cons, and some of our learnings as we’ve navig...

Joining us this week on Founder Files is Marie Kouadio Amouzame and Alice Lin Glover, co-founders of Eadem, a clean beauty brand designed with the unique needs of melanin-rich skin in mind. Marie and Alice are friends who met while working at Google, branding some of the world’s most high-profile apps. After realizing they had a mutual love of skincare that involved frequently swapping product kno...

Our guest this week on Founder Files is Jan Livingston, an award-winning creative director turned eco-entrepreneur, and Cofounder & CCO Gray Whale Gin, the fastest growing craft gin in the country. With a career background in strategic brand marketing and a creative spirit, Jan embarked on a mission to redefine the world of gin and create a brand that reflects her love for the ocean and commit...

On this episode of Hot Takes, we chat with everyone’s favorite PR Guru, Robyn DelMonte. Known by her TikTok handle, @Girlbosstown, Robyn has become TikTok's personal public relations expert after leaving her corporate job in 2021. Back in the day, Robyn quickly realized that the corporate world left her feeling unfulfilled and decided to join TikTok in 2021. Within eight months, Robyn had suc...