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When your client list reads off like a red carpet event guest list (Think: Meghan Markle, Janelle Monáe, Hailey Bieber, Ashley Graham, and Reese Witherspoon)—you're clearly doing something right. Jennifer Meyer has solved the riddle that is Hollywood, and not just how to catch celebrity interest—but how to keep it. And it’s all thanks to her sleek yet playful jewelry designs that celebs love for their daily life *and* star-studded events. On this episode of Girlboss Radio, Sophia chats with Jennifer about the winding road that led to the launch of Jennifer Meyer Jewelry. Tune in to hear how Jennifer launched her jewelry biz with $7,500, how she found the right jewelry supplier, and how she got her “big break,” thanks to another, very famous “Jennifer” in Hollywood. Plus, Jennifer gets real about what it’s like to live your life and run a business when your love life is in the tabloid press.To shop the Jennifer Meyer jewelry collection, go to: https://jennifermeyer.com/Have feedback on the show? Email us at podcasts@girlboss.com

Welcome to the very first episode of Mentor Memos, the new podcast from the Girlboss Radio Network, produced in partnership with TRESemmé. In each episode, Girlboss COO Neha Gandhi chats with a different pair of mentors and mentees about their relationship and the biggest lessons they’ve taught each other. For our first conversation, we hear from the one and only, Cecile Richards, founder of Supermajority and former CEO of Planned Parenthood. While Cecile was at Planned Parenthood, she worked with Kersha Deibel, who soon expressed interest in rising as a leader within the organization. Over time, Cecile began mentoring Kersha and connecting her with other people who could help her advance. Fast forward to today, and Kersha acts as the CEO to Planned Parenthood in Ohio. Cecile continues to watch and stay a part of her mentee’s career by uplifting and providing opportunity whenever possible. Tune in to hear how Kersha first approached Cecile about a mentorship, how the two contribute equally to the relationship, and why it’s so important to have female women in leadership roles.

Picking out what clothes Hollywood’s A-listers wear can seem like the stuff of dreams. And—for the most part, it can be.  But, as we learn in this episode of Girlboss Radio, behind every show-stopping moment on the red carpet is a lot of careful calculations and thought-planning. On this episode, Sophia chats with Karla Welch, one of the leading stylists in Hollywood. Karla has worked with many of the women who routinely make the best-dressed list (think: Ruth Negga, Olivia Wilde, Sarah Paulson, Tracee Ellis Ross among others). Her influence in fashion is so big that she’s been named one of the “most powerful stylists” by both the Hollywood Reporter and the New York Times. On this episode, Karla shares what it *really* means to be a stylist and how she’s branched out as a fashion entrepreneur to launch a styling app called Wishi. Plus, she offers tips on how to go about developing your own sense of style while crafting an image you’re proud of. To keep up with Karla, follow her at: https://www.instagram.com/karlawelchstylist/To find out more about Wishi, visit: https://www.wishi.me/app/landing

Patty Rodriguez is not only senior producer of On Air With Ryan Seacrest, but she’s also a serial entrepreneur. On this episode of In Progress, Patty and host Aurora James explore how being raised by immigrant parents in Southeast LA was a huge part of her drive to succeed.

Today, the words “Anine Bing” are synonymous with an effortlessly chic aesthetic that women on-the-go gravitate toward—and buy around the world. It’s an impressive feat, but one that’s all the more remarkable considering that the Anine Bing brand has only been on the market for a handful of years. On this episode of Girlboss Radio, Sophia Amoruso chats with Anine Bing, the founder and chief creative officer of her namesake brand, to talk about how the company took off. Tune in to hear how Anine began her career in fashion as a model, then as a style blogger, and now is an industry leader and founder. Anine shares what led to her ‘a-ha!’ moment for the company, why she values self-care more than ever before, and what she looks for when hiring. To keep up with Anine Bing, follow her at: https://www.instagram.com/aninebing/To shop the Anine Bing collection, visit: https://www.aninebing.com/ Have feedback on the show? Email us at podcasts@girlboss.com

Sophia Bush is no stranger to television. She was cast as Brooke Davis in the popular WB/CW drama series One Tree Hill while still in high school—a role she maintained for more than a decade. Since the show’s finale in 2012, Sophia has gone on to have major film roles in movies like John Tucker Must Die and The Narrows. And, from 2014 to 2017, she starred as Det. Erin Lindsay in the NBC drama series Chicago P.D. before leaving the show due to a challenging work environment (more on that in the show).In this episode of Girlboss Radio, Sophia sits down for an intimate chat with our special guest-host, Aurora James, the founder of Brother Vellies and the host of Season 2 of the podcast In Progress. Tune in to hear Aurora and Sophia’s intimate and sprawling conversation touching on everything from acting to activism and what it takes to stand up for yourself—even when others hope you don’t. The two talk about how Sophia got her start in acting and why activism is so integral to her life. Plus, Sophia shares what she wishes she knew about how we can all protect ourselves if we ever face harassment at work. To keep up with Sophia Bush, follow her on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/sophiabush/To keep up with Aurora James, follow her on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/aurorajames/Subscribe and listen to the new season of In Progress, by searching for “In Progress” wherever you get your podcasts.

It’s no secret that at Girlboss, we love horoscopes. We publish them monthly on our site, and, if you’re a member of the Girlboss network, you can check yours daily! It's true that in recent years, there’s been an uptick in the popularity of the Zodiac and all things astrology among millennials. But what about the people whose job it is to provide all this astrology-related content? On this episode of Girlboss Radio, Sophia sits down to chat about the business of being a mystic with Girlboss resident astrologer Jessica Lanyadoo. Jessica is a well-known astrologer and psychic medium who has cultivated a fanbase and client roster that spans the globe. Since starting her career with a weekly newspaper horoscope, Jessica has grown her brand and services to include the podcast, Ghost of a Podcast, the TLC digital show, Stargazing, and a new book slated for release next year, Astrology for Real Relationships. Tune in to hear Jessica give Sophia a quick lesson on what it really means to be clairvoyant and how she manages her many hustles. Plus, find out how Jessica came to terms with setting client fees that felt right and made financial sense, given her unique skillset. To learn more about Jessica and her work, visit: http://www.lovelanyadoo.com To pre-order Astrology for Real Relationships, visit: http://www.lovelanyadoo.com/relationship-book Keep up with Jessica on social at: https://www.instagram.com/jessica_lanyadoo/

Melanie Elturk started law school at the age of 20. A couple years later, she went on to found the chic hijab and accessory company Haute Hijab. On this week’s episode of In Progress, Melanie takes a deep dive with host Aurora James into her academically rigorous upbringing and how her connection to her family heritage evolved into a huge part of her passion. 

Today, it’s not uncommon to hear how highly successful entrepreneurs and C-level executives work with a fabulous life coach. But in the 90s, when Marie Forleo was in her early 20s, the practice of having someone “coach” you to be a better *you* was, well, a novel concept that required a lot of explaining. That didn’t stop Marie, though, from carving out a career path as a life coach—even if that meant a lot of bartending and waiting tables to make ends meet while she built her client roster. Now, Marie Forleo has built a thriving business that includes MarieTV, The Marie Forleo Podcast, the online business training program B-School and, a new book, Everything Is Figureoutable. Tune in to hear Marie and Sophia talk about what why it’s important for people to understand their own “risk-averseness.” Plus, find out Marie’s tips for how you can tell the difference between anxiety and a true gut check. **Have questions for Marie Forleo?** You can ask Marie for advice and tips in our next Digital Fireside on the Girlboss professional network. To join in on the convo, log on to Girlboss.com on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 2 p.m. PT and Marie will answer your questions in real-time. Can't make it? You can still drop in your Qs ahead of time under her Digital Fireside thread on Girlboss.com. To buy “Everything Is Figureoutable,” shop: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Figureoutable-Marie-Forleo/dp/0525534997/tag=girlboss-20 To learn more about Marie, visit: https://www.marieforleo.com/ Have feedback on the show? Email us at podcasts@girlboss.com

Presented by the Girlboss Radio Network in partnership with Sephora Collection, #LIPSTORIES is guided by our charismatic and friendly host, Kristina Zias, who is joined by a rotating cast of guests for relaxed, fun, and honest chats about self-image and how we can all be a little more confident. Guests recount their favorite memories—from childhood to today—where they felt beautiful, powerful, or like their best selves. On episode one of #Lipstories, Jacob Tobia is a writer, producer, and author of “Sissy: A Coming-of-Gender Story” who is working to make the beauty industry more inclusive, one Instagram post at a time. Today, Jacob joins host Kristina Zias to talk about how beauty can be a powerful tool for self-expression, as well as a way to celebrate your identity and build confidence. Tune in to hear about the very first time Jacob put on lipstick and how they are using their platform to promote self-confidence at all costs. Follow Jacob and Kristina at: https://www.instagram.com/jacobtobia/ and https://www.instagram.com/misszias/. Keep up with the latest from Sephora Collection at: https://www.instagram.com/sc/. Keep up with all things Girlboss at: https://www.instagram.com/girlboss/

Today, it's not unusual to hear how beauty influencers are launching their own product lines and collaborations with makeup brands. But in 2013, when Huda's sisters first approached her with the idea to launch a beauty company...Huda resisted. She didn't think she had it in her to be an entrepreneur—even though she was already making waves as an influencer and content creator. After some persuasion, Huda tested the waters with a small eyelash collection that sold out within a week. Fast-forward to today, and Huda is the CEO and co-founder of Huda Beauty, a business that's now valued at more than $1 billion and has catapulted the beauty mogul to number 37 on the Forbes list of "America's Richest Self-Made Women." Tune in to hear Sophia and Huda chat about Huda Beauty's early days, trusting herself (and her sisters!), and why Huda still relies on her gut—more than anything—when it comes to business decisions. Plus, hear Huda teach Sophia the REAL way to put on lipstick when you're on the go. Keep up with the latest beauty trends at: https://www.instagram.com/hudabeauty/ Stay up to date on Huda Beauty releases and Huda's personal life at: https://www.instagram.com/hudabeautyshop/ and https://www.instagram.com/huda/ Have feedback on the show? Email us at: podcasts@girlboss.com

Gala Darling is a speaker, bestselling author, and a manifestation expert. Gala grew up with dreams of becoming a writer. After some time in Australia, she moved to New York City with one suitcase—when she was only 24 years old. During that time, Gala coped with an eating disorder and depression. And to heal from all that, she used radical self love (and a method called, “tapping”, which you will learn all about later. Since then, Gala has been teaching self-love, manifestation and self-empowerment through her writing and coaching. From the conversation, you'll learn what exactly “tapping” is and how you can use it to heal yourself, how to manifest abundance, how we can be our authentic selves and be unapologetic in business!

When Sarah Gibson Tuttle first got the idea to open her nail salon, she was working a good job as an equity sales trader in New York City. Sfter being disappointed by the nail salon offerings available, Sarah decided to quit her job in finance and launch something she was passionate about, a nail salon called Olive & June. Since she started the company in 2013, Sarah has opened salons in Santa Monica and Pasadena, California, while expanding the company's unique product offerings that make at-home manicures easier to do. (Think: A reusable nail polish cap that makes it easy for you to paint your nails with your non-dominant hand.) Tune in to hear Sophia and Sarah talk about what it was like launching a business while living solely off your savings and why the at-home nail industry has the potential to grow to $10 billion. Plus, you'll hear Sarah's tips for managing a growing team without micromanaging them and how she got her suppliers on board with her innovate product ideas. To shop all things Olive & June, go to: https://www.instagram.com/oliveandjune/ To keep up with Sarah Gibson Tuttle, follower her at: https://www.instagram.com/gibsontuttle/ Have feedback on the show? Email us at podcasts@girlboss.com

If you have a business idea, chances are at some point you start thinking about how you can best win over potential investors. How can you get them to say 'Yes!' to your big idea? And, more importantly, how can you get them to take out their checkbooks, too? On this week's #GirlbossRadio episode, Sophia Amoruso talks with Suzy Ryoo, who has spent the better part of her career strategically analyzing companies and determining whether or not they’re worth the financial investment. But today, Suzy is also on the other side of the investor/entrepreneur relationship. She’s the co-founder, president, and chief strategy officer of a new entertainment and technology company called Q&A, which she launched less than a year ago with Troy Carter & J. Erving (who just so happen to be some pretty notable music industry veterans). Download the episode to learn what three things Suzy looks for when deciding whether to invest. Plus, you'll hear how she stays grounded and why joining a startup early on can pay off in the long-run. Keep up with Suzy on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/suzywillowHave feedback on the show? Email us at podcasts@girlboss.com

One of the most pervasive problems plaguing our world and environment right now is exactly how much plastic we use once and then toss. Not to mention that it often makes its way into the ocean every year. It can feels overwhelming—and there isn’t one solution out there, but with such a massive problem, there are new companies out there whose goal it is to help solve the issue. On this week's Girlboss Radio, Sophia Amoruso chats with Sarah Paiji Yoo, the co-founder and CEO of Blueland, a company that's trying to eliminate single-use plastics in the world of cleaning products. The idea is this: You buy the cleaning bottle once and when you need more cleaning solution, you fill it up with water, drop in a cleaning tablet and then you get a brand new full bottle of solution. Tune in to hear how Sarah and Blueland are part of a new wave of companies focused on merging business and sustainability.  To keep up with Sarah, follow her at: https://www.instagram.com/spaiji/Feedback on the show? Email us at podcasts@girlboss.com