WorkParty
WorkParty is a business podcast hosted by Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton. With over 3 million downloads, it features interviews with successful entrepreneurs like Sara Blakely and Tyra Banks. The hosts discuss entrepreneurship, motherhood, divorce, and female friendships. The show aims to blend business advice with a fun, relatable atmosphere.
Episodes
Olandria on Letting Go of People’s Expectations, Betting on Herself & Why She’s Just Getting Started
She came off reality TV with two million followers overnight, walked away from her corporate job, and went after high fashion in a way that had never been done before. Olandria sat down with us at the Create & Cultivate Festival and she is one of the most intentional builders we have ever had on this show.In this episode, we cover:• How she chose her team when everyone was selling her the worl
We Did It All This Summer: Cannes Lions, Croatia & C&C 100 with Jaclyn & Marina
A lot happened this summer; Jaclyn and Marina are back to recap everything — from bringing back the C&C 100 and honoring 100 of the most incredible women in business, to surviving a heatwave in Paris with 20 hours on the clock, hauling luggage up a mountain in Cannes, and discovering a monk-made face cream in Dubrovnik that has completely changed their skin. Oh, and Croatia? It might be the tr
Why Making More Money Won't Make You Wealthy with Jaclyn Johnson
You've been optimizing for the wrong number. Revenue, salary, brand deals, sponsorships — none of that is the same as wealth. And the difference between people who make a lot of money and people who build generational wealth often comes down to one word: ownership. In this solo episode, Jaclyn breaks down four stories that were in the news this week and what they can teach every woman about w
Isle of Monday Founders on Building a 30K Waitlist, Landing in Vogue & the $47B Market
The secondhand fashion market is worth $47 billion and growing three times faster than traditional retail — and Gabriella Curatola and Janelle Gray-Gilbert are building the company that's going to define it. As co-founders of Isle of Monday, the first rental platform for luxury vintage, they launched in December with 200 styles, hit 30,000 on their waitlist before officially launching, landed
Ali Kriegsman on Selling Her Startup, Helping Founders Raise $20M & the Fundraising Secrets Nobody Talks About
She sold her startup to the biggest B2B events company in the United States, spent a year in a post-exit identity crisis, built a consulting practice that helped founders raise a collective $20 million in venture funding, wrote two books, launched one of the most talked-about Substacks at the intersection of business, gender, and culture, and published a debut psychological thriller that landed on
Stop Waiting for Brand Deals: How to Build Real Wealth as a Creator with Nadya Okamoto
She started a nonprofit at 16, built a period care brand from zero to $5 million raised while posting on TikTok, grew to 6 million followers across platforms, and is now stepping into her next chapter as Chief Creator Officer at Cherub — all before most people have figured out what they want to do with their lives. Nadya Okamoto is here to talk about what the creator economy gets completely wrong
The C&C 100 All Stars on Starting Over, Ditching Perfection & Being the Villain in Someone Else's Story
We sat down with our C&C 100 All Stars — Allison Ellsworth, Keltie Knight, Chriselle Lim, Gregg Renfrew, and Alli Webb — to talk about what it really looks like to start over after you've already made it. From selling a company to Pepsi for nearly $2 billion to ditching the scarcity mindset to learning to be okay with being the villain in someone else's story, these women are proving
C&C 100 Rising Stars: Money Moves, Multiple Income Streams & Why Your Personal Brand Can't Wait
We sat down with our C&C 100 Rising Stars — Les Alfred, Dr. Chrystle Cu, Aliett Buttelman & Nina LaBruna of Fazit, Sammi Cohen, Tricia Lee, Camille Moore, and Kristina Subbotina — to talk about the money moves that matter, why your personal brand can't wait, and what actually keeps you going when you want to quit. These women are proof that the gap between where you are and where you
C&C 100 Tech Honorees on Building in the Age of Claude & What It Really Takes to Win in Tech
We sat down with our C&C 100 Tech Honorees — Brittany Avery, Tezza Barton, Catherine Goetze, Lucy Guo, Sheila Lirio Marcelo, and Mady Maio & Lauren Wolfen of Camber — to talk about what it really takes to build, lead, and win in tech right now. From fundraising rejections that ended up being the best thing that ever happened to them to the AI prompts they swear by, these women are proof th
The C&C 100 Content Creator Honorees on How to Go Viral, Find Your Voice & the One Thing Every Creator Gets Wrong
We sat down with our C&C 100 Content Creator Honorees — India de Beaufort, Averi Camille, Robyn Delmonte, Shayla Mitchell, Nadya Okamoto, and Victoria Paris — to talk about what it really takes to build an audience, find your voice, and stay creative in a world that never stops scrolling. From going viral to getting out of creative ruts, these women are proof that the only strategy that actual
The C&C 100 Sports & Wellness Honorees on Juggling It All, Creatine & Why Balance Is Setting You Up to Fail
We sat down with our C&C 100 Sports & Wellness Honorees — Malika Andrews, Louise Hazel, Kayla Jeter, Samantha Miller, and Alex Taylor — to talk about what it really takes to show up, perform, and build in industries that weren't always built for women. From redefining what balance actually looks like to the wellness hacks that changed everything, these women are setting new standards
The C&C 100 Culinary Honorees on Matcha Fatigue, Building Cult Brands & the One Thing Every Food Founder Needs to Know
We sat down with our C&C 100 Culinary Honorees — Kit Keenan, Olivia Lopez, Julianna McIntosh, Becca Millstein and Tini Younger — to talk about what it really takes to build a food brand that stands out, lasts, and actually feels like you. From tinned fish empires to cocktail content that took over the internet, these women are proof that your perspective is your greatest ingredient.In this epi
The C&C 100 Entertainment Honorees on the Roles They Didn't Get, Ditching the Scarcity Mindset & Doing Things That Scare You
We sat down with our C&C 100 Entertainment Honorees — Bobbi Althoff, Ariana Madix, Caitlin Reilly, Brittany Snow, and Danielle Robay — to talk about the rejections that stung, the no's that redirected everything, and what it really takes to build a lasting career in Hollywood. These women are proof that the things that don't work out are often the very things that set you forward.In
The C&C 100 Money Honorees on FOMO Investing, Toxic Money Habits & Why You're Probably Underselling Yourself
We sat down with our C&C 100 Money Honorees — Kate McAndrew, Ruffin Mitchener, Mary Holland Nader, Maggie Sellers Reum, and Elaine Welteroth — to talk about what it really takes to build, invest, and grow wealth on your own terms. From self-funding empires to talking about money like a man, these women are proving that abundance starts with a mindset shift.In this episode, we cover:Why the bes
The C&C 100 Fashion Honorees on Maximalism, Building Brands & Why Your Style Is Your Greatest Business Asset
We sat down with our C&C 100 Fashion Honorees — Olandria Carthe, Daryl-Ann Denner, Ariana Ferweda, Raissa Gerona, Alani Noelle, Jully Patel and Seerat Saini — to talk about what it really takes to build, lead, and win in the fashion industry right now. From thrifting their way up to building cult brands with loyal followings, these women are proving that great taste is just the beginning.In th
The C&C 100 Beauty Honorees on Inclusion, Building From Scratch & What Beauty Brands Won't Admit
We sat down with our C&C 100 Beauty Honorees —Claudia Sulewski, Danessa Myricks, Golloria George, Mei Kwok, Monique Rodriguez, and Toni Bravo — to talk about what it really takes to build, lead, and win in the beauty industry right now. From viral moments to million dollar exits, these women are shifting the beauty standard from outward perfection to authenticity and they are not holding back.
Meet the Founders Who Built a $4 Million Skincare Brand for Women Too Busy for Skincare
They were best friends from Georgetown — one burning out on Wall Street watching her skin deteriorate, the other finishing medical school while obsessing over skincare science. Together they built 4AM Skin, a circadian rhythm skincare brand backed by Nobel Prize winning science that says the opposite of everything the skincare industry has been telling you. From bootstrapping on $80K for three yea
She Quit Her Corporate Job with No Money, No Connections and No Fashion Experience and Built the Brand Every Powerful Woman Is Wearing with Sali Christeson
She quit her corporate job at Cisco with no money, no connections, and no fashion background — and built the workwear brand worn by the most powerful women in the world. Sali Christeson founded Argent after reading a study that showed what a woman wears directly impacts her earnings over her lifetime. From fighting for every dollar of funding in a system that wasn't built for her, to survivin
Girl Math Is Making You Broke with Mrs. Dow Jones
She got laid off, couldn't find a single financial resource that spoke to her, and decided to become one herself. Today Haley Sacks, Mrs. Dow Jones, Financial Expert, host of Financial Tea podcast and NYT bestselling author of Future Rich Person. This is the money conversation every woman needs to have but nobody is having.In this episode, we cover:• Why everything your parents taught you abo
Laney Crowell on Building a $100M Clean Beauty Empire, Getting Top 10 at Sephora, and Why Your Makeup Is Ruining Your Skin
She started with a beauty closet, 15,000 Instagram followers, and a product that took five years to make. Today, Laney Crowell is the founder and CEO of Saie, one of Sephora's top clean makeup brands, and she built it without cutting a single corner. From launching three months before a global pandemic to grinding through a newborn and 100+ investor rejections — this is the founder story ever
The Breakout Star of Owning Manhattan on Closing $40 Million a Month and Building an Empire on Her Own Terms with Tricia Lee
She started her first business at nine years old, broke every rule in real estate, and built an empire in Brooklyn before Netflix ever called. Tricia Lee is the breakout star of Owning Manhattan, one of the most-watched shows on Netflix, and she closed $40 million in sales last month alone. From pioneering personal branding in real estate before anyone called it that, to being unapologetically her
Here's What Most Founders Get Wrong with Global Angel Investor Erika Aquino
She has built one of the most globally diverse investment portfolios in the early stage space — 26 companies across six countries focused on wellness, sustainability, education, and the future of work. Erika Aquino backs the founders other people overlook and she has a very clear point of view on what separates the ones who last from the ones who don't. From what actually happens in a first p
The Second Chapter Is Always Better with Tone It Up Founder and CEO, Karena Dawn
She built one of the first women's fitness communities on the internet in 2009 — before influencers were a thing, before wellness was a category, and before anyone told her it was possible. Karena Dawn co-founded Tone It Up, pioneered positivity in a fitness world built on punishment, sold a stake to private equity, and then spent years watching someone else run the thing she built from scrat
The Only Female Founder in Beverage History to Pull Off a $2 Billion Exit with Allison Ellsworth
She went from selling apple cider vinegar drinks at a farmers market while three months pregnant to closing a $1.95 billion deal with PepsiCo — and becoming the only female founder in beverage history to pull off an exit of that size. Allison Ellsworth built Poppi from a passion project into one of the most culturally relevant brands of the last decade. From going viral on TikTok against her board
The Money Talk Your Parents Never Had With You with Vivian Tu
She went from translating financial documents for her immigrant parents to building a 10 million person following and becoming one of the most trusted voices in personal finance. Vivian Tu — aka Your Rich BFF — is on a mission to give every woman the money education the system never handed her. And she is not holding back. From why women are actually better investors than men, to the real reason f
Beyond the Application: Building a Personal + Employer Brand That Wins
She went from red carpet interviews and cruise lines to luxury watches, Saks Fifth Avenue, and now leading employer brand activations at one of tech's most recognizable names. Adrien Fleming's career has never followed a straight line — and that's exactly the point. At Zillow, she's completely rethinking how companies attract talent by showing up in culture, building belief, an
"Don't Get Attached to Your Brand" Naturium Founder Susan Yara's $355M Exit Story
She built a skincare empire from a YouTube channel, survived a very public launch controversy, and walked away with a $355M exit. Naturium founder Susan Yara is giving us the unfiltered story of how she built one of beauty's most unexpected brands — and why the best advice she ever got was to never fall in love with what she was building. From predicting her own creator peak to landing in all
6 Business Questions Every Founder Is Asking, Answered Live
We Put Ourselves on the Spot So You Don't Have To | Live Q&A from Austin, TXWe took the stage at Future Summit in Austin, Texas in front of hundreds of incredible women entrepreneurs and opened it all the way up. No filter, no script — just real questions from real founders and the honest answers you actually need to hear. From pitching investors to scaling past your revenue ceiling, this
Why Successful Women Struggle in Dating and How to Change It from a Matchmaker
Dating today feels less like romance and more like running a full-blown operation. Strategy. Logistics. Emotional stamina. But according to Katie Lloyd, matchmaker at The Bevy, finding real partnership has nothing to do with your résumé and everything to do with the energy you bring into the room.This week, Katie breaks down the modern dating landscape for high-achieving women and shares what actu
The Hidden Reason People Aren’t Taking You Seriously with Style Expert Bria Johnson
In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn and Marina sit down with Bria Johnson, Chief Style Strategist and founder of Iconic with Style, to talk about the embodiment gap, that in-between season when you have grown internally but the way you show up has not caught up yet.This conversation is not about trends, rules, or buying more clothes. It is about presence, credibility, and how the subtle visual cu
How One Dress Sparked a Brand Women Now Obsess Over with LoveShackFancy’s Rebecca Hessel Cohen
Some brands sell products. LoveShackFancy built an entire world.In this episode, Jaclyn and Marina sit down with LoveShackFancy founder and creative director Rebecca Hessel Cohen to unpack how a single bridesmaid dress turned into a global, cross-category brand that people now use as an adjective. From dresses and dollhouses to Stanley cups, Pottery Barn collections, and viral activations, Rebecca
A Practical Guide to Fertility, Egg Freezing, and Your Future Timeline
Fertility is one of the biggest factors shaping how women plan their lives, careers, and families, yet most of us don’t learn the real science until we are already navigating the stress of timing, age, or uncertainty. In this episode, we are breaking down what proactive fertility care actually looks like and how knowledge can give women more control over their timelines.We sit down with Dr. Catha
How Cosmo’s Youngest Editor-In-Chief Is Reinventing a Legacy Brand
Cosmopolitan is one of the most recognizable brands in media with more than six decades of history. So what does it take to evolve a legacy title for a completely new generation of readers and platforms?In this episode, we sit down with Willa Bennett, the editor in chief of Cosmopolitan and Seventeen, to talk about the real work that goes into modernizing a brand that people think they already kno
The Death of Originality: Why Social Media Feels So Boring
Influencer culture is shifting, everyone is exhausted, and the internet just doesn’t feel as fun or as real as it used to.In this episode, Jaclyn and Marina unpack why so many women are hitting a wall with social media, what’s really behind the ad fatigue we’re all feeling, and how the pressure to be “best known” is impacting founders more than ever.They get into:• Why social media feels uninspire
The One System Every Entrepreneur Needs to Stop the Chaos and Start Scaling
Running a small business means wearing all the hats — CEO, marketer, cashier, bookkeeper — and somehow still finding time to post on Instagram. It’s a lot.That’s why we’re so excited to talk to Kasturi Mudulodu, the President of Commerce at GoDaddy, who’s helping entrepreneurs bring all their moving parts together — online and offline — through easy-to-use payment and point-of-sale tools.In this e
Why Making Friends as an Adult Feels So Hard with Liv Schreiber
Liv Schreiber has built a business around something we all crave: real connection. This week she joins Jaclyn and Marina to talk about what happens when you stop trying to “network” and start genuinely connecting. As the founder of *Hot and Social* and *Camp Social*, Liv helps women find friendship, confidence, and opportunity in the most unexpected places.They get into:* How showing up solo can c
Stop Networking and Start Building Real Connections | Career Glow Up Series
💌 Subscribe to our Career Glow Up email series to get all the tips, scripts, and strategies to help you grow your career this month. https://mailchi.mp/a4486f077c2f/careerglowupIn this week’s WorkParty episode, Jaclyn and Marina unpack what networking actually looks like when you remove the pressure, ditch the performance, and focus on real connection. From navigating awkward rooms to following up
The Skills You Need to Get Ahead In Your Career | Career Glow Up Series
💌 Subscribe to our Career Glow Up email series to get all the tips, scripts, and strategies to help you grow your career this month. https://mailchi.mp/a4486f077c2f/careerglowupIn this week’s WorkParty episode, Jaclyn and Marina dive into what it really takes to grow your career beyond just showing up. They unpack how the most successful professionals treat themselves like assets, constantly learn
How to Build a Résumé That Gets You Hired | Career Glow Up Series
💌 Subscribe to our Career Glow Up email series to get all the tips, scripts, and strategies to help you grow your career this month. https://mailchi.mp/a4486f077c2f/careerglowupRecruiters spend just 6 seconds scanning your résumé before deciding if you’re a yes or a next. That means every word counts.In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton break down what actually makes a
Why Asking for a Raise Feels So Hard (and How to Do It Anyway) | Career Glow Up Series
💌 Subscribe to our Career Glow Up email series to get all the tips, scripts, and strategies to help you grow your career this month. https://mailchi.mp/a4486f077c2f/careerglowupLet’s talk money.In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton get real about one of the hardest but most important conversations at work: asking for a raise. From when to ask to how to prepare, they bre
Jaclyn Shares Her Breast Cancer Journey and What She's Learned Along the Way
This week on WorkParty, Jaclyn opens up about her recent breast cancer diagnosis and how a routine mammogram led to early detection. She shares what the process has looked like so far and the lessons she’s learned about listening to her body, advocating for herself, and staying proactive with her health.In this honest and deeply personal conversation, Jaclyn and Marina talk about what it’s like to
How Motherhood Can Make You a Stronger Founder with Denise Vasi
Motherhood doesn’t just change your schedule, it changes everything.This week, Jaclyn and Marina sit down with Denise Vasi, founder of Maed Beauty, actress, writer, and advocate for intentional living. Denise shares how becoming a mom reshaped her definition of success, what it took to launch Maed at Sephora, and how she learned to give herself grace through it all.In this episode, we cover:• How
Reimagining Email: Authentic Marketing for the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
They break down why email is still the highest ROI marketing channel and how to make it work for you — from writing subject lines that feel personal to creating automations that nurture your audience while you sleep.We cover:Why email converts better than social media (and how to measure success)How to grow your email list without feeling salesyTips for writing authentic, high-converting newslette
From Solo to CEO: Building Your Team & Org Chart as a Founder
On this week’s episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton dive into one of the toughest, and most important, aspects of building a business: your team. From first hires and org charts to evolving into a confident, effective leader, they break down the realities of what it takes to grow a strong company culture and why managing people is often the most challenging part of being a fou
Confidence at Every Stage: Fundraising, Leadership & Life Transitions
On this week’s episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are diving into what it really means to show up with confidence in work, leadership, and life. From fundraising and running a business, to navigating major personal transitions, they break down the challenges and mindset shifts, like moving from an employee to CEO and other things that shape how women lead and grow.They also
The Girlboss Reset: Founders Returning to Rewrite the Playbook
This week on WorkParty Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton return with an honest conversation about leadership, reinvention, and what it actually looks like to grow a modern business. From the evolution of the “girlboss” narrative, to the pressure of building both a brand and a personal identity online as a founder, they break down the realities many women in business face, but don’t always talk a
The Myth of “Having It All” & Other Hard Founder Truths You Need: Live Q&A with Cyndi Ramirez
In this special live episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton come to you from Palm Springs for the Blueprint Mastermind, joined by Cyndi Ramirez. Cyndi is the founder and CEO of Chillhouse, with a goal to modernize the spa industry. Together, they host a candid, no-holds-barred AMA answering anonymous questions from attendees on everything from building a brand, fundraising, rebr
Figuring It Out Along the Way: The Realities of Entrepreneurship
Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton recorded this episode of WorkParty during one of the biggest weeks of the year, Create & Cultivate’s Festival. They’re giving a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to bring a multi-day experience to life, from programming four stages and managing a small team, to hosting hundreds of attendees, speakers, and brand partners.They reflect on w
Is Slowing Down the Secret to Success? with April Gargiulo
This week on WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are joined by April Gargiulo, the founder and CEO of Vintner’s Daughter, a cult-favorite skincare brand rooted in craftsmanship, performance, and radical quality. April’s journey is a rare one: from growing up in a Napa Valley winemaking family to formulating one of the most iconic serums in the beauty world. But what sets her apart is ho
Balancing the Build: Sammi Cohen on Life Between 9–5 and the Creator Economy
This week on WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton sit down with Sammi Cohen, creator, entrepreneur, podcast host, and former Amazon product manager who’s built a loyal following across Instagram, TikTok, and her own podcast, Social Currency. Known for her smart commentary at the intersection of business, tech, and culture, Sammi is part of the new wave redefining what it means to grow on
Your Side Hustle IS a Real Business! Navigate the Legal Side of Your Biz Early with LegalZoom’s Anu Sethee
This week on WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton sit down with Anu Sethee, VP of Legal Practice and Attorney Services at LegalZoom. As the head of their law firm LZ Legal Services, Anu oversees the platform’s independent network of attorneys who support entrepreneurs and founders at every stage. With a deep understanding of how to go from idea to legit business, she’s on a mission to he
Don’t Launch That Course Yet -–What to Do First with Alyson Stoner and Kajabi’s Allie Fernando
Live from Create & Cultivate’s 2025 Festival, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton sit down with two powerhouse guests at the intersection of purpose, wellness, and digital entrepreneurship, Alyson Stoner and Allie Fernando. Alyson Stoner, actor, artist, and founder of Movement Genius, is redefining success by prioritizing emotional wellness and accessibility within the creator economy. Allie F
Reinventing Your Life, at Any Age
Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are back with a brand new catch-up episode of WorkParty, this time live from New York City as Jaclyn celebrates turning 40 and steps into a major new chapter, personally and professionally. From closing the door on her LA era to testing the waters in NYC, Jaclyn opens up about choosing change over comfort and embracing uncertainty with curiosity and intention. M
Not Everyone Should Be an Entrepreneur: Hawa Hassan on Storytelling Centered Businesses
In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are joined by chef, entrepreneur, and storyteller, Hawa Hassan! The powerhouse behind Basbaas Sauce and the James Beard Award-winning author of In Bibi’s Kitchen, now she’s back with a stunning new cookbook, Setting a Place for Us: Recipes and Stories of Displacement, Resilience, and Community. This new book brings together 75 recip
Second Time Smarter: Building a Billion-Dollar Business, Again, with Suneera Madhani
In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton welcome guest Suneera Madhani, the trailblazing entrepreneur and founder behind Stax Payments, and now the visionary CEO of Worth AI. Suneera built Stax at 25 year old, scaling it to over $140 M in recurring revenue, and then into a business valued at over a billion dollars, making her the first female CEO to lead a Florida-based st
Turning Your Love of Travel Into a Legit Business with Fora’s CEO Henley Vazquez
In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton chat with Henley Vazquez, the co-founder and CEO of Fora, a modern travel platform reinventing the role of the travel advisor. With a background in luxury travel and a mission to create more accessible, flexible, and inclusive career paths, Henley has built a fast-growing community of over 97% newcomers to the industry, 86% of whom
Jeni Britton’s Take On How to Build a Sticky Brand with Staying Power
This week on WorkParty, recorded live from Austin at this year’s SXSW, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton sit down with a true game-changer in the world of food, Jeni Britton. Not only is she the founder of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams (aka, your favorite pint in the freezer aisle), but she’s sharing all about building her next iconic brand, Floura & Co. Bold, brilliant, and mission-driven, Flo
From Solopreneur to VC Backed CEO: Marina Middleton
Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are back with a brand new episode of WorkParty, this time reflecting on Marina’s first year as CEO of Create & Cultivate and what it really takes to lead at the next level. They get honest about the hilarious and hard realities in the transition from running a lifestyle business as a solopreneur to operating a full-scale company with investors, departments,
How Aleen Dreksler Built a Culture-Defining Media Empire with Betches
This week on WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton sit down with Aleen Dreksler, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Betches Media, the defining voice in culture for women and the go-to destination for hilarious, smart, and unfiltered content. In this episode, Aleen shares the full story of how she and her lifelong besties turned a satirical blog into a powerhouse media company with
Inside the Non-Alc Movement: Your Authentic Self, Real Connections (and Really Good Wine)
In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton sit down with Ashley Jappe, Head of Marketing for FRE Non-Alcoholic Wines, to explore how intentional choices are transforming the way we socialize, celebrate, and connect. As a seasoned brand strategist with over a decade of experience leading multi-million dollar wine portfolios, Ashley dives into her perspective on balance, perso
Why Figuring It Out As You Go As a New Founder Isn’t a Bad Thing
Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are back with another live episode of WorkParty, straight from Austin during South by Southwest (SXSW) and in celebration of the upcoming Future Summit. With over 6,000 RSVPs and an electric lineup of powerhouse speakers, they’re sharing major takeaways from the week, from live broadcasts and back-to-back panels, to unforgettable full-circle moments. Marina refl
The Best-Kept Secret in Influencer Marketing with Founder Olivia Ormos
In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton chat with Olivia Ormos, founder of Mavn, the game-changing platform that’s transforming how brands and influencers collaborate. From launching her agency OO & CO in 2010, to creating Mavn, a powerful tool for seamless influencer partnerships, Olivia has been at the forefront of digital marketing and brand growth. Her journey sta
Older Hotter Wiser: How Serena Kerrigan Built Her Next Big Thing
In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are catching up with Serena Kerrigan, the unapologetic queen of confidence, content creator and founder of SFK, a brand dedicated to empowering women through radical authenticity. From her days as a video producer at Refinery29 to launching the viral hit ‘Let's F*cking Date’ during the pandemic, Serena has mastered the art of t
The Business of Confidence: Elevating the Spray Tanning Standard with GoGLOW’s Melanie Richards
In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton sit down with Melanie Richards, the visionary founder of goGLOW. A former probation officer turned beauty executive, Melanie transformed her side hustle into a nationwide franchise that’s redefining the sunless tanning industry and setting new standards for skincare. With patented technology, proprietary products, and a commitment t
The Power of Staying Small: KK Hart’s Secrets to Scaling with Heart, Intention & Value
In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton sit down with KK Hart, CEO and Chief EmPOWERment Officer of Ghost Democracy. KK Hart is a dynamic leader passionate about empowering others to achieve their fullest potential. With an impressive background in business strategy, acquisitions, and wellness, KK has built and advised multi-million dollar brands. Now, as the CEO of Ghost
NYC Updates, Tariffs, How to Negotiate Like a Pro & When To Walk Away
Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are back for a fresh new season of WorkParty! They kick off this episode with updates of where they’ve been taking WorkParty on the road thus far, and dive into an informative conversation on all things negotiation—how to master it, why it’s such a powerful tool, and how women can show up to the table with confidence and clarity. From brand deals, to even car pu
Worst. Boss. Ever.: Your Workplace Horror Stories
In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are diving into the wild world of workplace horror stories, and these are next level! They asked listeners on socials to share their most chaotic, cringe-worthy, and downright unbelievable work experiences, and they delivered some mind boggling ones! From bosses who crossed every possible line, to coworkers who made the job unbearab
LA Wildfires Resources & Small Business Give Back Program
In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton wanted to take this time to not only acknowledge the tragedy of the current LA wildfires, but to touch on ways you can help, support and make a difference in the lives of those who have been deeply affected. It can be easy to go on with “business as usual” if you are not directly impacted by unfortunate events of a similar nature, b
FIX MicroWand Launch & 20th Milestone: Get Snatched in 3 Minutes with NuFACE
In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton welcome guest Tera Peterson, CEO and Co-Founder of NuFACE, a trailblazer in at-home skincare technology. Inspired by her mother’s work as an aesthetician, Tera co-founded NuFACE in 2005 with her mother and sister, launching the first FDA-cleared at-home microcurrent device.With over 20 years of experience, Tera has redefined beauty
Love It or Leave It: 2024 & 2025 Ins and Outs
In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are talking all about the ins and outs of 2025- what they are leaving in 2024, what they are keeping and bringing with them into the New Year! Marina shares some of the amazing answers she also received from listeners on Instagram and is going through some common themes we can all agree need to go! From letting go of fears and certa
Main Character Energy: New Year No Goals
Happy New Year! On this first WorkParty episode of 2025, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are sharing all things goals, intentions and what they will be focusing on for the upcoming year! They’ll not only share their strategies and thoughts when it comes to goal setting, but what they have in mind for their personal brands, content creation, health, business and overall personal goals. Listen i
Deck the Deals: Amazon’s Holiday Trends & Shopping Guide
Just in time for those final days of the holidays, in this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton chat with Jenny Freshwater from Amazon! Jenny Freshwater is Vice President, US Fashion, Fitness & Creators at Amazon and will be sharing the top gifting trends and her predictions for the hottest and most unique gifts this holiday season, from beauty, fashion and more! She’ll al
Predicted Trends for 2025 - Business & Personal
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Crafting Success: Jamie Koh on Building Singapore’s First Gin Distillery
We’re excited to bring you another episode live from Singapore at the Edition Hotel, but this time Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are interviewing an amazing entrepreneur, Jamie Koh, the founder of Brass Lion Distillery and its flagship spirit, the Singapore Dry Gin. Owner of two other legendary bars, the idea of the distillery came to Jamie in 2012 when she found a gap in the market while lo
GIRLS TRIP: LIVE from Singapore
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Breaking Boundaries with The Legal Powerhouse Behind Celebrity Brands: Brenda Schamy
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Overcoming Loneliness and Growing Your Empire with Sadie Lincoln
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