Second Life
496 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2.8K ratingsJoin our host, Who What Wear co-founder Hillary Kerr, as she chronicles the career changes that can come at any age in our podcast, Second Life.
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Dascha Polanco: Actor and Activist
June 21, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBIn 2013, Netflix released a series that would forever impact television: Orange Is the New Black. Actress Dascha Polanco quickly became a fan favorite as she played the role of Daya Diaz for seven seasons of the cultural phenomenon of a show. Polanco has also been in several notable films, including Golden Globe–nominated Joy, Oscar-nominated The Irishman, and most recently, the highly anticipated adaptation of the musical In the Heights. On this episode of Second Life, find out how...
Who What Wear With Hillary Kerr: Nurse Jamie on Filler, Botox, and All the Lasers
June 16, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBOn this week’s episode, celebrity skincare expert and aesthetic specialist Nurse Jamie tells Hillary Kerr about the latest innovations and non-invasive beauty treatments on the market, breaks down the difference and many uses of filler and Botox, and explains the benefits of lasers. As the skin guru to celebrities like Khloé Kardashian, Jessica Alba, and Hillary herself, we’re all ears. To check out the masterful beauty results Nurse Jamie achieves for yourself—without ever picking ...
Amanda Kloots: Founder of AK! Fitness, The Talk Co-Host, and Author
June 14, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBAmanda Kloots is the ultimate multi-hyphenate. She is the founder of AK! Fitness, where she has developed her signature fitness method; is co-founder of the give-back apparel company Hooray For alongside her sister; and is a co-host on CBS’s The Talk. As of June 15, she is also a published author with the debut of her memoir, Live Your Life: My Story of Loving and Losing Nick Cordero, in which she shares her 95-day struggle and love story with her husband, who tragically passed last...
Who What Wear With Hillary Kerr: Gossip Girl Stars Zión Moreno, Jordan Alexander, and Emily Alyn Lind Share a Peek Inside Their World
June 09, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBOn this episode of the show, Drew Elovitz, our director of content strategy and senior managing editor, takes us behind the scenes of our June cover story with three of the cast members from the upcoming Gossip Girl—Zión Moreno, Jordan Alexander, and Emily Alyn Lind. As a superfan of the original show, Drew asks the talented cast everything you want to know about this new era of Gossip Girl, including what to expect from the elusive characters and how their world has changed over th...
Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg: The Skimm Co-Founders and Co-CEOs
June 07, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBCarly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, co-founders and co-CEOs of trusted news source TheSkimm, completely changed the way millennials consume news by creating a platform that delivers digestible current content. Since its launch in 2012, TheSkimm has expanded its offerings through producing two top-rated podcasts, multiple events, countless videos, TheSkimm app, Skimm Well, and Skimm Money. Its initial product, the Daily Skimm, remains the fastest-growing newsletter on the market with ...
Who What Wear with Hillary Kerr: Costume Designer Jenny Beavan on Fashion in Cruella
June 02, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBJenny Beavan is a prolific costume designer, having won her first Academy Award in 1987 for A Room With a View, and again for Mad Max: Fury Road. Most recently, she’s responsible for the works of art in the live-action feature film Cruella, starring Emma Stone. In this episode, Jenny tells us about her inspirations for the stunning fashion throughout the movie and takes us behind the scenes of creating a visual world for a major motion picture. See Privacy Policy at https://art19....
Monica Padman: Co-Creator of Armchair Expert With Dax Shepard, Producer, Writer, and Actor
May 31, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBWith the launch of her first show alongside Dax Shepard in 2018, Monica Padman became one of the biggest podcasters in the game. That year, Armchair Expert was the most-downloaded podcast of the year and won iHearts Radio’s Best New Podcast Award. Today, the Armchair Umbrella Network hosts a slew of other successful shows (Monica and Jess Love Boys, Nurture vs Nurture, Experts on Expert, etc.), most of which Padman co-hosts and all of which she produces. But back before Padman’s ins...
Who What Wear with Hillary Kerr: Katie Sturino on Body Acceptance, Her New Book, and the Croc Comeback
May 26, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBKatie Sturino is a digital influencer, body-acceptance advocate, and entrepreneur empowering women of all sizes to find their confidence and celebrate their style through her regular content series #SuperSizeTheLook and #MakeMySize. Her personal-care brand Megababe invents genius products such as Bust Dust for boob sweat, Thigh Rescue for thigh chafe, and the Le Tush Butt Mask, and on May 25 she published her first book, Body Talk: How to Embrace Your Body and Start Living Your Best...
Tiffany Masterson: Drunk Elephant Founder and Chief Creative Officer
May 24, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBTiffany Masterson, the founder of renowned beauty and skincare brand Drunk Elephant, built a skincare empire around her philosophy of ingredient elimination for a total skin reset, avoiding six ingredients she believed were at the root of her skin issues. Since the launch in 2013, Drunk Elephant now offers over 30 products, has signed an exclusive U.S. distribution deal with Sephora, and was acquired by leading global beauty company Shiseido Americas for $845 million dollars—one of ...
Who What Wear With Hillary Kerr: Celebrity Stylist Sophie Lopez on Dressing Kate Hudson and Standing Out in Fashion
May 19, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBIf for some reason you don’t know celebrity stylist Sophie Lopez, you definitely know her work. With a client list that includes Kate Hudson, Goldie Hawn, Ashley Madekwe, and Yalitza Aparicio, Lopez has an expertise that's coveted within fashion. On this week’s episode, hear how she hustled her way from working in menswear at GQ and freelancing for bands such as Muse to styling dazzling looks for the red carpet and beyond. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor...
Meena Harris: Phenomenal Founder and CEO and Best-Selling Author
May 17, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBMeena Harris is the ultimate multi-hyphenate. She’s a New York Times Best-Selling Author for her children's book, Kamala and Maya's Big Idea, a highly-esteemed attorney, and the founder of the groundbreaking lifestyle brand Phenomenal. Since its launch in 2016, Harris has evolved the Phenomenal brand into Phenomenal Media and Phenomenal Productions—a female-driven media brand and creative agency that supports underrepresented communities through activism-focused campaigns and produc...
Who What Wear With Hillary Kerr: Makeup Artist Pati Dubroff on Her Prolific Career, Sunset Eyes, and Margot Robbie’s Glam
May 12, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBFrom Hollywood to high fashion, there are few names in the beauty industry that garner as much respect as makeup artist Pati Dubroff. In this episode, Pati takes us through her career—from working with ’90s supermodels including Christy Turlington to photographers Peter Lindberg and Annie Leibovitz to red carpet glam for Margot Robbie and Priyanka Chopra. Plus, find out her expert tips, tricks, and beauty must-haves. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...
Vanessa Dew: Health-Ade Kombucha Co-Founder and Chief Sales Officer
May 10, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBVanessa 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-expanding flavors and products. On this episode of Second Life, find out how Dew’s past care...
Who What Wear With Hillary Kerr: Busy Philipps on Her Colorful Style and New Show, Girls5eva
May 05, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBThis 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...
Laura Modi: Bobbie CEO and Co-Founder
May 03, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBLaura 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, find out how Modi’s positions at mega tech companies such as Google and Airbnb equipped h...
Who What Wear With Hillary Kerr: Power Stylists Wayman and Micah on Strategizing for Awards Show Season and Regina King’s Oscar Dress
April 28, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBWayman 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 stunning awards show season, and some of their favorite looks of all time. See Privac...
Rachel Rodgers: Founder and CEO of Hello Seven
April 26, 2021 09:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBRachel 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 week, empowering them to change the systematic cycle of overworking and underearning. ...
Who What Wear With Hillary Kerr: Rising Music Stars VanJess and Hollywood Brow Guru Kristie Streicher
April 21, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBFirst 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 Streicher breaks down everything you’ve ever wanted to ask an expert about brows—from treatm...
Sana Javeri Kadri: Diaspora Co. Founder and CEO
April 19, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBKnown 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 partners and 1000 farmworkers, with the goal to provide health insurance for every farm...
Who What Wear With Hillary Kerr: Singer, Songwriter, and Golden Globe–Winning Actress Andra Day Is Our April Cover Star
April 14, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBThis 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 new side of her creativity entirely. Andra tells Erin about entering a profound new pha...
Leigh Davenport: Writer, Creator, and Executive Producer of Run the World
April 12, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBLeigh 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 lifestyle site HelloBeautiful.com, Davenport is releasing her own scripted series, Run the W...
Who What Wear With Hillary Kerr: Style Icon Rachel Bilson and Celebrity Esthetician Shani Darden
April 07, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBIn 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, Shani Darden, who dishes on the best way to take care of your skin (underneath your m...
Robin Berzin, MD: Parsley Health Founder and CEO
April 05, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBRobin 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 of Second Life, find out how Berzin’s past careers—from paralegal to producer at Oprah’...
Who What Wear With Hillary Kerr: Brandon Maxwell
March 31, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBBrandon 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 role as the creative director of Walmart’s elevated brands, Free Assembly and Scoop. In th...
Who What Wear: Brandon Maxwell on Styling, Designing, and His New Role as Creative Director at Walmart
March 31, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBBrandon 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 role as the creative director of Walmart’s elevated brands, Free Assembly and Scoop. In th...
Aya Kanai: Head of Content and Editorial Partnerships at Pinterest
March 29, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBKnown 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 partnerships at one of the world’s largest visual-discovery and creator platforms, Pinterest...
Who What Wear: Meredith Koop on Styling Michelle Obama and Katherine Power on Her Clean Makeup Line, Merit
March 24, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBIn 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 she doesn't believe in fashion rules, the importance of a good zipper, and everything s...
Who What Wear With Hillary Kerr: Meredith Koop on Styling Michelle Obama and Katherine Power on Merit Beauty
March 24, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBIn 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 she doesn't believe in fashion rules, the importance of a good zipper, and everything s...
Athena Calderone: Entertaining Expert, Best-Selling Author, and Founder of EyeSwoon
March 22, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBAthena 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 before Calderone was inspiring her community of over 600K to live and cook beautifully, she...
Who What Wear With Hillary Kerr: Phoebe Bridgers Is Our Spring Issue Cover Star
March 17, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBOur 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. Then, Who What Wear Editor in Chief Kat Collings gives us a deep dive into what else you...
JJ Martin: La DoubleJ Founder and Creative Commander
March 15, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBJJ 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 La DoubleJ beyond a fashion brand and into a lifestyle brand featuring mood-boosting ho...
Who What Wear With Hillary Kerr Is Here! First Up: Law Roach and Sergio Hudson
March 10, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBWelcome 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, designer Sergio Hudson takes us behind the scenes of his creative process in dressing...
Dr. Deepika Chopra: The Optimism Doctor and Visual Imagery Expert
March 08, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBDr. 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 out how Chopra's many career paths—from interning at a punk music label to investment ba...
Julia Turshen: Best-Selling Cookbook Author, Food Equity Advocate, and Cook
March 01, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBJulia 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, she’s releasing a fourth cookbook, Simply Julia, on March 2, highlighting her unique pe...
Chani Nicholas: Astrologer and New York Times Best-Selling Author
February 22, 2021 10:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBIf 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 book, You Were Born for This: Astrology for Radical-Self Acceptance, where she connects...
Grace Mahary: Model, Activist, and Certified Sommelier
February 15, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBGrace 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 founded Project Tsehigh with the mission to provide sustainable and renewable solutions. I...
Heather Andersen: New York Pilates Founder and Owner
February 08, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBNew 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-like following along the way, New York Pilates became one of the buzziest fitness stud...
Rachel Drori: Daily Harvest Founder and CEO
February 01, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBIn 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 nationwide that are prepackaged in 100% compostable and recyclable packaging and delive...
Lilly Singh: YouTube Creator, Actor, Producer, Best-Selling Author, and Host of A Little Late with Lilly Singh
January 25, 2021 10:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBLilly 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 executive producer of NBC’s A Little Late with Lilly Singh, making her the only female...
Dr. Barbara Sturm: Aesthetics Doctor and Founder of Dr. Barbara Sturm Molecular Cosmetics
January 18, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBDr. Barbara Sturm, renowned aesthetics doctor, entrepreneur, and beauty innovator, completely transformed the beauty industry through her unique approach to science-backed skincare. In 2014, she launched her eponymous skincare brand, Dr. Barbara Sturm Molecular Cosmetics, which includes a diverse range of products sold in major retailers around the world and most importantly celebrates all skin types. On this episode of Second Life, find out how Dr. Sturm used a medical background i...
Kim Malek: Salt & Straw Co-Founder and CEO
January 11, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBKim Malek, the CEO and co-founder of iconic ice-cream brand Salt & Straw, has completely modernized the ice-cream industry by creating a brand whose ethos goes beyond the delicious dessert. Malek has built an unparalleled brand through a unique business strategy focused on building a community, supporting local artisans and farmers, and continually creating custom, one-of-a-kind ice-cream flavors. On this episode of Second Life, find out how Malek merged her past marketing careers a...
Elaine Welteroth: Journalist, Best-Selling Author, Producer, and Co-Host of The Talk
January 04, 2021 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBElaine Welteroth is one of the most inspiring women in the media industry. She was named the youngest EIC at the helm of a major Condé Nast publication before becoming a New York Times best-selling author, award-winning journalist, producer, and television host. Welteroth is also a powerful voice in the movement of change, as she was recently appointed Cultural Ambassador for Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote campaign and now hosts a new podcast Built to Last, which amplifies the st...
June Ambrose: Costume Designer, Image Architect, and Creative Director of Puma
December 28, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBJune Ambrose is one of fashion’s most influential stylists, costumer designers, and image architects and is now the creative director of Puma. Through her extensive years of experience, Ambrose has established a name for herself styling and creating custom pieces for notable clientele, including Jay-Z, Will Smith, Missy Elliott, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys, Lizzo, and more. Therefore, it may come as a surprise that Ambrose began her career at an investment banking firm....
Maria Sharapova: Founder and CEO of Sugarpova and Former Professional Tennis Player
December 21, 2020 10:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBWorld-class tennis champion Maria Sharapova is an absolute powerhouse. At a young age, Sharapova achieved the unthinkable: At age 17, she won Wimbledon, which was just the start of her tennis career. She went on to win five career Grand Slam titles, became the seventh female player in the Open era to complete the career Grand Slam, and was the first-ever female athlete to serve as the Russian delegation’s Olympic flag bearer. In February of this year, Sharapova announced her retirem...
Cameron Diaz: Actress, Best-Selling Author, and Avaline Co-Founder
December 14, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBCameron Diaz is the quintessential Hollywood actress. She’s starred in iconic films, including The Mask, There’s Something About Mary, and Charlie’s Angels, and has been nominated for countless SAG awards, BAFTAs, and Golden Globes. In 2014, Diaz became a best-selling author with her two wellness-centric books, The Body Book and The Longevity Book, which reveal Diaz’s outlook on body positivity and living to your fullest potential. Now, Diaz has launched clean-wine company Avaline a...
Jen Atkin Returns! The Founder of Ouai and Author of Blowing My Way to the Top Is Back
December 07, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBIt's been three years since we sat down with Jen Atkin, the celebrity hairstylist and founder of award-winning brand Ouai, and a lot has changed. A savvy businesswoman, Atkin has successfully expanded Ouai into a holistic lifestyle brand by introducing new categories like fragrance, hand care, and solution-based haircare remedies. Tomorrow, December 8, Atkin is making her debut as an author with her memoir and spirited guide Blowing My Way to the Top: How to Break the Rules, Find Yo...
Noura Sakkijha: CEO and Co-Founder of Mejuri
November 30, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBNoura Sakkijha, the CEO and co-founder of Mejuri, founded the beloved fine jewelry brand with one mission: to empower consumers to buy jewelry for themselves rather than waiting for a special occasion or a gift from a significant other. And with over 800k followers on Instagram and a game-changing weekly drop model, the brand is, simply put, crushing it. It only makes sense that Sakkijha comes from a family of jewelers. Still though, her career path was anything but linear. On this ...
Aurora James Returns! The Founder of Brother Vellies and the Fifteen Percent Pledge is Back
November 23, 2020 10:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBAs the founder of Brother Vellies, a sustainable luxury accessories brand supporting local artisan economies all over the world, Aurora James has been pushing the fashion industry forward and reframing our definition of a luxury good for some time now. On this episode of Second Life, we’re welcoming Aurora back to discuss new projects that have solidified her status as a visionary changemaker and industry leader—including the 15 Percent Pledge, a nonprofit advocacy organization urgi...
Sarah Paiji Yoo: Blueland Co-Founder and CEO
November 16, 2020 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBSarah Paiji Yoo’s mission is simple: we shouldn’t have to sacrifice a clean home for a clean planet. As the CEO & Co-Founder of Blueland, a brand eliminating single-use plastic by creating innovative household products in reusable packaging, Yoo has become a leader zero-waste lifestyle movement. On this episode of Second Life, hear how Yoo has not only founded this brand but has also successfully started and sold numerous others—ultimately learning the importance of personal and pro...
Elizabeth Holmes: Journalist, Style Reporter, and Author of HRH: So Many Thoughts
November 09, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBAfter over a decade, Elizabeth Holmes left the Wall Street Journal, where she held the esteemed position of senior style reporter and columnist to explore a career in freelance journalism contributing to notable publications including The New York Times, Town & Country, and more. Holmes also became a voice on social media through her sartorial commentary series on Instagram called "So Many Thoughts," in which she chronicles the royal family’s style. Now, on November 17, Holmes is tu...