Ambition 2.0
Ambition 2.0 is a podcast from Girlboss that explores what it means to 'have it all' in work, family, identity, and self. Hosted by Amanda Goetz, a 2x founder and author, the show features interviews with hardworking women sharing their costly mistakes, lessons learned, and practical tips. Guests include author Eve Rodsky, money expert Rachel Rodgers, and businesswoman Erika Ayers Badan. New episodes drop every Tuesday.
Episodes
The Confidence Trap: Why Talented Women Get Overlooked at Work with Laura Weldy
When Laura Weldy was first building her coaching practice, she took a group of the most accomplished women she knew out for coffee, one by one, and asked what was standing between them and what they wanted at work. Almost every answer came back the same: “I don't have anyone advocating for me in the room.” But when she pushed further and asked what they wanted their allies to say on their behalf,
The Power Pause: Rethinking Career Breaks After Kids with Neha Ruch
Neha Ruch built her career in brand strategy—an MBA from Stanford, a fast climb on the corporate ladder, and a title she loved. Then she paused her career after her second child and spent the years since rebranding what a career pause actually looks like for ambitious women.
In her book, The Power Pause, Neha makes the case that stepping back from paid work isn't the opposite of ambition. I
Hayley Paige Built a $220M Brand—Then Lost the Rights to Her Own Name
At 25, Hayley Paige signed the contract of a lifetime—head designer at a major bridal house, her name on the label, a fast track to becoming a household name on TLC's Say Yes to the Dress. She went on to generate over $220 million in bridal sales and dress more than 10,000 brides.
Then, in the middle of a contract renegotiation, it all fell apart. In the span of just 24 hours, a judge's ruling to
How to Choose a Side Hustle That Can Replace Your Salary With the Founders of Entreprenista
If you've ever caught yourself calling your side hustle "just a little passion project" while secretly wondering if it could be your next thing—this episode is your permission slip.
Amanda Goetz sits down with Stephanie Cartin and Courtney Spritzer, co-founders of Entreprenista, who quit their corporate jobs on the same day back in 2012 with zero investors, zero business plan, and one very clear
Ask Amanda: Navigating Layoffs, Email Anxiety & Mid-Life Career Pivots
Welcome to our first-ever solo episode with host Amanda Goetz! With an impressive career trajectory that spans roles at big corporations, startups, and as an author, Amanda offers invaluable insights into navigating the professional world in this big-sister-style coffee chat. She pulls from her own career path (Ernst & Young → celebrity wedding planner → startup founder → The Knot → CMO at Reale A
How to Unlearn Limiting Money Beliefs and Step Into Your Financial Power with Haley Sacks (a.k.a. Mrs. Dow Jones)
When's the last time you actually looked at your bank account without cringing?
Amanda Goetz sits down with Haley Sacks (a.k.a. Mrs. Dow Jones), the internet's favorite financial expert, New York Times best-selling author of Future Rich Person: The New Rules for Building Wealth, and the woman behind the over two-million-strong community Mrs. Dow Jones. Haley built her entire brand on making mone
Portfolio Careers Are the Future—Here’s How to Build One of Your Own
What if "having it all" didn't mean climbing a single corporate ladder but building a whole web of work that fits your real life? An ecosystem of offers, clients, and projects fueled by your network and reputation, where you can tap into different opportunities at different seasons of life.
This week, host Amanda Goetz sits down with Anna Mackenzie, a startup advisor, writer, and author of the ne
The Truth About Fertility, Egg Freezing, and the Biological Clock with Dr. Lucky Sekhon
We’re told that we can have it all if we time it right: build your career first, then start a family. But what does the medicine actually say?
Amanda Goetz sits down with Dr. Lucky Sekhon, a double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist at RMA of New York and author of the USA Today bestseller The Lucky Egg.
Dr. Lucky busts the biggest fertility myths (no, your fertility doesn't fall off a
What Great Leaders Do Differently with Amanda Litman
Most leadership advice was written by and for a generation that thought "work-life balance" meant leaving the office before 9 p.m. and checking emails on weekends.
Amanda Litman is here to set the record straight.
As co-founder of Run for Something—the organization that's helped elect over 1,600 young leaders across the U.S.—and author of When We're In Charge, Amanda has spent years studying wha
How to Spot (and Survive) a Toxic Boss with Mita Mallick
You've probably had one. Maybe you even have one right now. And if Glassdoor data is anything to go by, you're far from alone—mentions of "toxic boss" in workplace reviews have surged 6.7x since 2018. 🤯
This week, Amanda Goetz sits down with Mita Mallick—bestselling author, workplace culture expert, and self-described recovering people pleaser—to talk about the bad bosses we've all worked for, th
What Hiring Managers Actually Think (But Will Never Tell You) with Deepali Vyas
If you've ever wondered what actually gets discussed behind closed doors when companies are hiring, promoting, or handing out pink slips, this episode is like a backstage pass.
Amanda Goetz sits down with Deepali Vyas, a veteran executive recruiter and career coach who’s spent 25 years in the boardrooms on Wall Street. She’s also one of the most followed career experts on the internet. She's adv
How to Be a Rich Old Lady: The Beginner’s Guide to Building Wealth with Amanda Holden
Amanda Holden spent years working 13-hour days at a male-dominated finance firm—helping rich men get richer—before she made a bold exit. She saved aggressively, sold her car, and walked away without a plan. That scrappy chapter even earned her the cute nickname “Dumpster Doggy.” 🙃
But it also gave her something most people never get: the space to figure out what she actually wanted. The answer? T
The New Rules of Dating for Ambitious Women with Amy Chan
Dating in 2026 can feel… bleak. Everyone is analyzing “red flags,” burned out on dating apps, and building emotional walls to stay safe out there. Sound relatable?
In this episode of Ambition 2.0, Amanda Goetz sits down with relationship expert Amy Chan—founder of Renew Breakup Bootcamp, bestselling author of Breakup Bootcamp, and author of the upcoming book Unsingle: How to Date Smarter and Crea
Why You Can’t Stop Working—And How to Break the Cycle with Malissa Clark
Repeat after us: You can love your job and still be a workaholic.
In this episode of Ambition 2.0, Amanda Goetz sits down with Dr. Malissa Clark, a professor at the University of Georgia, Director of the Healthy Work Lab, and author of Never Not Working: Why the Always-On Culture Is Bad for Business—and How to Fix It, to break down what workaholism can look like in real life (spoiler: it’s not ju
From Harvard Dropout to VC Powerhouse: How to Bet on Yourself with Alexa von Tobel
In this episode of Ambition 2.0, host Amanda Goetz sits down with Alexa von Tobel—the founder of LearnVest (where she raised $75M and successfully sold it to Northwestern Mutual) and current founder and managing partner of Inspired Capital—to unpack the resilient mindset that has shaped her successful career, from founder to venture-capital veteran.Alexa dropped out of Harvard Business School and
What to Do When Productivity Becomes Toxic with Israa Nasir
In this episode of Ambition 2.0, Amanda Goetz sits down with psychotherapist and Toxic Productivity author Israa Nasir to unpack why so many high-achieving women feel constantly behind, overwhelmed, and unable to rest—even when they’re doing “everything right.”
Israa explains how productivity often becomes a coping mechanism for shame, fear, and feeling “not good enough,” and why no system, plann
Is Having a Stay-at-Home Husband the Secret to Success? with Tressie Lieberman
In this episode of Ambition 2.0, host Amanda Goetz sits down with Starbucks' Global Chief Brand Officer Tressie Lieberman to talk about the path that led her through some of the biggest brands in marketing (Pizza Hut → Taco Bell → Chipotle → Yahoo → Starbucks), the mentors who changed her trajectory, and the family system that makes it possible: a true partnership where her husband is the stay-at-
How to Actually Solve Burnout at Work (No, It’s Not Self-Care) with Jennifer Moss
According to workplace culture expert and author Jennifer Moss, burnout in 2025 is actually worse than it was at the height of the pandemic—with roughly half of the global workforce experiencing symptoms. 🙃
In this episode of Ambition 2.0, host Amanda Goetz sits down with Jennifer to unpack why burnout is still rising, why “hardcore culture” and the 996 movement are actually bad for business (and
How to Make Your Own Luck in Your Career with Erika Ayers Badan
In this episode of Ambition 2.0, host Amanda Goetz sits down with Erika Ayers Badan, former CEO of Barstool Sports, current CEO of Food52, bestselling author of Nobody Cares About Your Career, and all-around master of building a career entirely on her own terms.
Erika took Barstool from scrappy outsider to a $550M powerhouse with 5 billion monthly video views and 225 million followers, and now s
Why High-Functioning Depression Hits Ambitious Women the Hardest with Dr. Judith Joseph
In this episode of Ambition 2.0, Amanda sits down with board-certified psychiatrist, researcher, and viral mental health educator Dr. Judith Joseph, MD, MBA, to talk about a form of depression that often flies under the radar: high-functioning depression.
If you’re the one who “has it together” (the dependable friend, the rock at work, the caregiver who never drops the ball), but feel numb, exhau
How to Build Your Million-Dollar Life with Rachel Rodgers
When it comes to money, most of us were taught to work hard, focus on saving, and not take any financial risks. In this episode of Ambition 2.0, Rachel Rodgers (self-made millionaire, founder of Hello Seven, and author of We Should All Be Millionaires and Future Millionaire) is here to replace that belief with something way more powerful.
Rachel and Amanda get into why wealth is built on risk, no
How to Chase Sustainable Ambition & Find Your Purpose with Amina AlTai
What if ambition didn’t mean chasing the next title, paycheck, or performance review? In this episode of Ambition 2.0, host Amanda Goetz sits down with executive coach, podcast host, and author Amina AlTai (The Ambition Trap) to unpack what ambition really means—and why it might need a full rebrand.
Together, Amanda and Amina get real about how culture (and capitalism) have warped our relations
Invisible Labor: Why Women Still Do It All—and How to Reclaim Your Time with Eve Rodsky
In this episode, Amanda Goetz sits down with Eve Rodsky—the New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play and Find Your Unicorn Space—to unpack one of the most important (and under-discussed) topics for ambitious women today: the invisible labor that keeps households running and the systems needed to make ambition sustainable.
In a world where the lines between home, work, and personal ambition
From Dorm Rooms to $8 Million in Funding: Life Lessons from the Founders of Phia
In the debut episode of Ambition 2.0, host Amanda Goetz sits down with Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni—the visionary co-founders of Phia, the AI-powered shopping assistant backed by Hailey Bieber, Kris Jenner, Sheryl Sandberg, and other major investors.
From meeting as college roommates at Stanford and launching Phia as a class project to raising an $8M seed round for their company, Phoebe and Sop
Girlboss Presents: “Ambition 2.0 with Amanda Goetz”
A new era of ambition is here. Welcome Ambition 2.0, the new podcast from Girlboss, where we’ll be exploring what it really means to “have it all” in work, family, identity, and self… and if it’s actually worth it.
Each week, you'll hear from hardworking women who’ve walked the tightrope of ambition, like author Eve Rodsky, money and wealth expert Rachel Rodgers, Phia founders Phoebe Gates and So
#GirlbossRadioReplay: How Dayna Isom Johnson Asked For Her Dream Role: Trend Expert at Etsy
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On this episode of Girlboss Radio, Avery chats with Dayna Isom Johnson, Etsy's resident trend expert. If that job sounds really cool, that's because it is.
Dayna spends her days interpreting da
How Brain Science Drives Business with Laura Beavin-Yates
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What if you could measure and improve your emotional fitness—just like you track steps or workouts? Emotions play a powerful role in shaping the decis
#GirlbossRadioReplay: Roxie Nafousi Manifested Her Career—So Can You
It’s officially goal-setting season, and what better way to kick it off than by revisiting one of our most-loved episodes? We’re bringing back our conversation with Roxie Nafousi, verified manifestation expert and bestselling author of Manifest—because if you’re dreaming big for the new year, this is the only episode you need.
So, can you actually manifest your dream job (and life)? Back in 2022,
How to Ask for a Raise (And Actually Get It) with Claire Wasserman
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Money talk can feel awkward, but today’s guest is here to change that.
Claire Wasserman, the founder of Ladies Get Paid, teaches us exactly how women can navigate salary negotiations with co
Boosting Happy Chemicals and Creating Sustainable Joy with HigherDOSE's Lauren Berlingeri
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How to Silence Your Inner Critic Like a Pro Golfer with LPGA's Lauren Coughlin
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The Uncomfortable Truth: Julie Sukosd on Banishing Underwire Bras
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Women have been conditioned to live with discomfort—at work, at home, and even in our bras.
Julie Sukosd, the Chief Revenue Officer at EBY (which stands for Empowered By You), has set out to change that. Why? Because as she says in our conversation, if we don’t put ourselves first, then who will?
Julie covers the all-so-common ways women feel uncomfortab
Grief, Panic Attacks, and Making Her First Million: Alexa Suter Isn't Afraid to Go There
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This conversation is unlike any other we’ve had on Girlboss Radio. It’s raw, it’s vulnerable, a
Permission to Pause: How to Plan for Your Sabbatical with Danica Nelson
What if taking a career break was the answer to recovering from burnout, reigniting your creativity, and achieving a better work-life balance?
It was for Dani Nelson!
With over 10 years working in the marketing industry, Dani transitioned from a full-time corporate gal working at Shopify and Canadian telecommunications company TELUS to full-time entrepreneurship as a content creator, marketing
The Bragging Rights Playbook: Strategies for Self-Promotion with Stefanie Sword-Williams
Have you ever noticed how women are often told to stay humble, downplay their achievements, and avoid sharing their successes? When we do share our wins, we’re labeled as cocky or self-obsessed.
In today’s episode, we’re flipping that narrative.
We explore practical ways to recognize and celebrate your successes, including effective strategies for promoting yourself online—because no, it’s not c
Gut Check: How Probiotics Influence Mood and Mental Health With Dr. Roshini Raj
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Why No One Wants to Be a Manager Anymore with Ginny Clarke
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Predicting the Future of AI and Work With Dr. Joy Buolamwini
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AI is everywhere. So what does that mean for jobs? Are they all going to be obsolete in the next 10 years? And how can we prepare ourselves—and our ca
Feeling Stuck in Your Career? Tori Lazar Has Been There
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The Messy Truth of “Having It All” with Alli Webb
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Who says you can’t have it all? Alli Webb proves otherwise, having seamlessly transitioned from a stay-at-home mom to a powerhouse entrepreneur who truly does have it all right now (her words)—and with great hair, too. Keyword: seamlessly. Don’t be fooled—it hasn’t always been easy.
Alli Webb is the
Operating From a Baseline of Delusion with Kamie Crawford
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This is the last episode of the season, but we’ll be back very soon after a short summer hiatus. We couldn't think of a more perfect guest to end things off with than multi-hyphenate Kamie Crawford.
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The Outsider's Playbook with Ciera Rogers
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We’ve all felt like an outsider at one point—Ciera Rogers wants you to use it to your advantage.
Ciera grew up houseless on the streets of Houston, Texas, in her mom’s Jeep. Then, with just $10, she moved to LA,
The State of Influencing, According to Top Influencers
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Have you ever wished that you started a TikTok in lockdown? Wish you could make money from brand deals like your fave content creators? We get it, tbh. After 50 percent of Gen Zs list influencer as a dream career
From Fashion Editor to Beauty Brand Founder with Saie's Laney Crowell
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Are Dating Apps the Problem? with Tinder's Stephanie Danzi
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Making the Case for Midwifery Care with Elaine Welteroth
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How to *Actually* Speak Your Mind with Africa Brooke
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Celebrity Bosses and the Future of Marketing with Rare Beauty's CMO Katie Welch
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This conversation with Katie Welch, the chief marketing officer of Rare Beauty, has been a year in the making. The Girlboss Radio team first met Katie in 2023, and immediately vibed with her warmth, candor and wi
Office Affairs with Ashley Madison's Isabella Mise
Yep, we're going there. Today's episode features a conversation with Ashley Madison's Senior Director of Communications, Isabella Mise. We're sure you've heard about Ashley Madison: the site bills itself as the number one "married dating site" with 80 million users worldwide.
You might be wondering, why Ashley Madison, Girlboss? A few months ago, Girlboss producers received an email from Ashley Ma
Renting, Investing and Financial Feminism with Tori Dunlap
Ah, money—it's the reason we go to work, chase promotions and ask for raises. For Tori Dunlap (who saved $100K by the time she was 25), money means options. "When I had money—and we're not talking Jeff Bezos money—we're just talking an emergency fund, I could donate to causes I believed in. I could support candidates and legislation that I believed in. I could start a business. I could leave a tox
The Truth About Cortisol with Rachel Sanders
There are so many misconceptions circulating on TikTok and Instagram about ways to “hack” your health as women—your cortisol levels, your sleep cycle, your period—so you can be the most optimized version of yourself… but there's often little-to-no scientific evidence to back it up.
That’s why the work Rachel Sanders is doing is so great. She’s the CEO and founder of Rootine, a line of targeted sup
The False Promise of Trad Wives with Caro Claire Burke
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On this extra-spicy episode of Girlboss Radio, we welcome feminist media critic Caro Claire Burke, whose TikTok videos dissecting all things trad wives you may have already come across.
So, what's the difference between a trad wife and a trad-wife influencer? Is wanting to make meals from scratch
Should You Freeze Your Eggs? with Dr. Kim Garbedian
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Building a Revenge Brand with Boys Lie
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Some of Tori Robinson and Leah O'Malley's closest friends thought they would fail. Who's laughing now?
In today's episode of Girlboss Radio, Avery Francis catches up with the founders of Boys Lie. Their cool-girl loungewear broke the internet last summer when Ariana Madix from Vanderpump Rules wor
Escaping Amazon After 12 Years with Kristi Coulter
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Imagine working at Amazon for 12 years and never getting a promotion. Imagine being called "stupid" to your face by a senior exec in a meeting. Imagine being so burned out by the toxic, relentless pace of your job that you take up an unhealthy drinking habit. Kristi Coulter experienced all of that
Lazy Girl Jobs Don't Exist with Team Girlboss
In this (very spicy) episode of Girlboss Radio, host Avery Francis is joined with Liz Guber, Girlboss' general manager, and Victoria Christie, Girlboss' senior writer, to talk about the latest TikTok workplace trend: lazy girl jobs. What defines a lazy girl job? How does social media fuel misconceptions about them? What does this say about our disillusionment with capitalism and "hustle and grind"
Getting Divorced with Lawyer James Sexton
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It's a Girlboss Radio milestone—our first male guest. Ever.
So why a man and why now? Well, as our host, Avery Francis says, "Women and non-binary folks continue to carry the burden of conversations about moving the needle forward. I wanted to invite a man on the podcast to talk about how they're
Bursting the Kardashian Gummy Bubble with Dr. Jen Gunter
"It's a scam." That's how Dr. Jen Gunter, the internet's favorite OB/GYN, describes Kourtney Kardashian's vagina probiotic gummies (called Lemme Purr).
You can see why we had to have Dr. Gunter on the podcast, right? She isn't afraid to dispel the BS women are being told about their bodies.
In today's episode, Dr. Gunter debunks the biggest myths about vaginas, from synching your period cycle to
Getting Angry for the Greater Good with Soraya Chemaly
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Ever since Avery became the host of Girlboss Radio, she's had one dream guest at the top of her wishlist. And that person is Soraya Chemaly. Soraya is an award-winning writer and activist, best known for her 2018 book Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women's Anger. Avery refers to it "The Bible" and
Shame, Ego Strength and Jello Shots with Lilly Singh
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You probably know her. From her 2010 YouTube beginnings to a historic tim
Olivia Perez Worked for Teen Vogue, Glossier and Hermès—All Before Graduating College
This is the last episode of this season—and we're ending it on a high note with Olivia Perez. Olivia is a fashion journalist, and the founder and host of the Friend of a Friend podcast, a weekly talk show where she brings you into her inner circle of creatives.
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Olivia started her career with internships at Teen Vo
Lauren Chan is Really Good at Figuring Sh*t Out
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On this episode of Girlboss Radio, Avery is joined by Lauren Chan, a career chameleon who's worked as a model, fashion editor, brand founder and inclusivity spokesperson. Recently, Lauren also became the first qu
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan's Career Has Only Just Begun
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan never had a part-time job. She never worked retail, or had an after-school job in food service. The story of her actual first job is well known: she submitted a tape to Mindy Kaling’s open casting call for the series Never Have I Ever. She beat out 15,000 other applicants for the role, and has delivered a memorable, comedic, and authentic performance over the show’s last four
Influencers Can Have Career Doubts Too
Before you roll your eyes at the title of this week's episode—we get it. Influencing, a career that's emerged over the past decade, offers it all: the ability to make lots of money, flexibility, travel, adoring followers and flashy brand deals. But we know we're not the first ones to tell you that it's not all it's cracked up to be. On today's emotional episode of Girlboss Radio, Avery is joined b
LaDavia Drane Doesn't Believe In Winning Alone
Today on Girlboss Radio, Avery is joined by LaDavia Drane, the Global Head of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity at Amazon Web Services. Her career is nothing short of impressive, spanning law, politics, and tech. LaDavia has been a longtime leader and champion of removing barriers for underrepresented communities and cultivating equitable spaces.
Previously, LaDavia worked as a law associate, then t
Confessions of a Girlboss, with Diem's Emma Bates
On this episode of Girlboss Radio, Avery chats with Emma Bates, the co-founder of Diem, the AI-powered search engine with "group chat energy." It's designed to give users real, no-BS, anecdotal advice on "taboo" topics like sexual health, money and relationships.
Emma went to King’s College in London for war studies. Yes, war studies. Then, she switched her major to marketing. During her universit
How Adrien and Hyla Started Their Business, 437, With No Business Experience
On today's episode of Girlboss Radio, Avery chats with Adrien Bettio and Hyla Nayeri, the women behind the It girl swim and lifestyle brand 437. The co-founders met at university while studying commerce, and became fast friends and eventually, roommates. Hyla and Adrien were on a trip in the Amalfi Coast and they couldn't find swimsuits that were flattering and curve friendly. And thus, the idea f
Angel Investor Arati Sharma Loves a Bit of Imposter Syndrome
Avery is joined Arati Sharma, a powerhouse in venture capital funding. She’s the founding partner of Backbone Angels, a collective of all-women angel investors who focus on investing in Black, Indigenous, and women of color-led companies.
She also is a co-founder of Ghlee, a ghee-based skincare brand, which she started with her siblings. Previously, Arati rose through the ranks at Shopify, first
Kate McLeod Thinks "Success" is a Bad Word
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Kate McLeod has had a fascinating career journey with not one, not two but three career pivots. She started out in finance at Goldman Sachs, then went to culinary school and became a pastry chef. Then she started her own bakery in London.
Then, one day her sister-in-law introduced her to cocoa butter as a swap for her moisturizer. A powerful ingredient,
Your Rich BFF Vivian Tu Had Climbed Cringe Mountain to Find Success
Yes, you read that right, $600,000. That's how much Vivian Tu was making as a strategy sales partner. Before that, Vivian cut her teeth on Wall Street as a trader with JP Morgan after graduating from the University of Chicago, the best economics school in the world.
During the pandemic, Vivian decided to quit her full-time job to start YourRichBFF because she noticed all of the questionable finan
How "Polite Society" Flipped the Script on the Action Flick
This episode is brought to you by Focus Features.
We're doing something different with this week's episode. Today, Avery has two separate chats with two women involved with our new fave film, Polite Society. First up is the film's director, Nida Manzoor, who talks about the power of women's rage, why we need to center girls as the stars of action films and how she handled years and years of rejec
Michele Romanow Loves to Be Underestimated
Today's episode features Avery's friend and notable Canadian entrepreneur, Michele Romanow. Michele is a founder many, many times over and a Dragon on CBC's Dragons' Den (that's Canada's answer to Shark Tank, by the way). It was while she was on Dragons' Den that Michele got her idea for her best-known business to date: Clearco, a lending firm for businesses that takes a share of revenue instead o
Claire and Erica's Business Runs on Friendship, Not VC Funding
Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo's careers are intertwined and built around a deep friendship that goes back to their days as undergrads at the University of Chicago. They got set up on a friend date, hit it off and remained close ever since. "We always knew the minor characters in each other's work lives," says Erica. After graduating, both of them moved to New York. Erica worked in magazines at Luc
Interior Designer Leanne Ford Is the Queen of White Walls—And Big Career Pivots
It's always a special Girlboss Radio episode when our host Avery gets to chat with a friend or idol of hers. In today's case, it's the latter. Avery got into watching HGTV during the grim days of the pandemic, and she fell in love with Leanne's white-on-white, lived-in aesthetic. She was so inspired, that she purchased and renovated a 200-year-old home. On today's episode, Leanne talks about her m
How Dayna Isom Johnson Asked For Her Dream Role: Trend Expert at Etsy
On this episode of Girlboss Radio, Avery chats with Dayna Isom Johnson, Etsy's resident trend expert. If that job sounds really cool, that's because it is. Dayna spends her days interpreting data and trend insights and talking about creativity to uplift and promote Etsy's 5.4 million makers. She makes frequent TV appearances and talks to the media about emerging design trends. Yup, she knew about
Tori Deal's Multi-Hyphenate Career Includes Making $30K a Month on OnlyFans
Our host, Avery, has been a fan of Tori Deal for almost a decade. So she pitched the reality TV star as a potential guest for Girlboss Radio, and was thrilled to learn that Tori was as much of ~a vibe~ on the podcast as she is on TV. Tori Deal is the ultimate modern definition of a multi-hyphenate. She's a reality TV star and winner of MTV's The Challenge, a host of two podcasts, a children's book
Jamie Pandit Doesn't Always Feel Successful—And That's OK
On this episode of Girlboss Radio, our host Avery is joined by Jamie Pandit. Jamie is a Bangladeshi-Canadian content creator, model and trans activist with an impressive resume. She has over 8 million likes on TikTok, she’s a fashion expert on the Canadian talk show Cityline, and last year, she was part of the Sephora Squad, an annual beauty influencer program dedicated to celebrating diverse crea
What If You Became Friends with Your Competition?
In the lead up to International Women's Day and during Women's History Month, you'll probably hear a variation of the phrase 'women supporting women' over and over again. But this feel-good trope is more than just a generic cliché or convenient marketing buzz term. It's a real, tangible and invaluable way to thrive in your career. And our host, Avery Francis, is proof. On this episode of Girlboss
Ireland Baldwin on Escaping Hollywood, Motherhood—And, Yes, Nepotism
In the season finale of Girlboss Radio, Avery sits down with her friend Ireland Baldwin. Yes, *the* Ireland. She’s a business owner, an expecting mother, a screenwriter, an animal lover… and she just so happens to be Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin’s daughter. And Hailey Bieber’s cousin.
The 27-year-old former model and DJ left behind her life in Hollywood and moved to the Oregon coast, where she f
Deepti Vempati is Proof that You Should Always Listen to Your Gut
If you're like most people we know, you're probably a little obsessed with Love is Blind, Netflix's hit reality dating show that puts hopeful singles into pods where they cannot see one another. Maybe you've spent a late night or two deep-scrolling LIB Reddit, trawling for conspiracy theories, or maybe you have a dedicated work Slack channel where you and your colleagues can bond over the the hiji
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