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Second Life
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Hosted by Who What Wear co-founder Hillary Kerr, Second Life spotlights successful women who have made major career changes. Guests share lessons they've learned through fearlessly daring to pivot, and how they've used skills from their "first lives" to navigate their winding career journeys.
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Brooke Averick: Content Creator, Podcast Host, and Author
3d ago00:38:16Tap to summarizeBrooke Averick is a content creator, cohost of Brooke and Connor Make a Podcast, and the author of the new novel Phoebe Berman Is Going to Lose It. But before she was a content multi-hyphenate, she began her career as a preschool teacher at a Quaker school. Then, in 2020, she downloaded TikTok and began sharing videos of herself reading from her childhood journals. The videos went mega-viral, and she soon pivoted from teaching to full-time content creation. Since then, she’s continued to create vulnerable and hilarious videos and podcasts, and now she’s embarking on her latest venture as an author with her debut novel, which hit shelves this May. Order Brooke Averick’s new novel here!
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The Who What Wear Podcast: It-Girl Stylist Dani Michelle on the Impact of a Simple Look, Sourcing Archival Vintage, and Summer Accessories
1w ago00:30:09Tap to summarizeCelebrity stylist Dani Michelle is known for creating looks that set trends and often ripple through the entire fashion industry. She works with some of the most influential tastemakers in the business, such as Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, and Daisy Edgar-Jones. This week, she joins Hillary Kerr in the studio to discuss how some of her simplest looks have become so impactful, why she loves to use a mix of runway pieces and vintage, and how she gets her hands on some of the rarest archival designer pieces in the world. Plus, she shares her favorite sunglasses, bags, and color combinations for the season. Watch this episode here, on our new YouTube channel, and be sure to subscribe!
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Jen Hamilton: Nurse, Content Creator, and Author
1w ago00:55:03Tap to summarizeJen Hamilton is a labor and delivery nurse known on the internet for her informative (and often hilarious) videos about healthcare. But before entering the world of content creation, Hamilton was an emergency room nurse. After working her way up to assistant director in that department, she realized she needed a change from the chaotic nature of the ER and pivoted into labor and delivery. During the pandemic, she began making content about nursing and providing insight into healthcare on social media, and since then, she’s created a community of over 6 million followers across platforms. This past May, she also added author to her extensive résumé when she released her first book, Birth Vibes, which quickly became number one on the New York Times Best Seller list.
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The Who What Wear Podcast: The Legendary Anna Sui: From ’90s Fashion Darling to Gen Z Cult Favorite
2w ago00:27:25Tap to summarizeFashion designer Anna Sui debuted her work at a supermodel-packed fashion show in 1991, and her brand remains just as inspired and relevant 35 years (and over 90 collections) later. This week, Who What Wear Editor in Chief Kat Collings sits down with Sui in the studio to discuss the origins of her brand, how she’s maintained her distinctive point of view since the beginning, and why the brand has attracted a new wave of Gen Z tastemakers like Olivia Rodrigo and Laufey. If you’re in the L.A. area, you can check out some of Sui’s iconic designs in person at the ASU FIDM exhibition, Obsessed: Fashion and Nostalgia in the ’90s. Watch this episode here on our new YouTube channel, and be sure to subscribe!
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Isabel Klee: Author and Content Creator
2w ago00:54:19Tap to summarizeIsabel Klee is the author of Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I’ve Cried About, which recently hit number one on the New York Times best-seller list. However, before writing her debut book, Klee graduated from college with a degree in English language and literature, and shortly after, began working as an assistant to a dog photographer. During this time, she also began creating content related to her own foster dogs on social media. After working for the photographer for seven years, she was unexpectedly let go and pivoted to freelance content creation and dedicated more time to her own growing social media presence. Her content about rehabilitating foster dogs captured the hearts of many, and today, she has over a million followers on TikTok. She eventually stopped freelancing to focus full-time on both her own platform and writing her debut book, which was released in April of this year. Her memoir is now being developed into a TV series, in which Klee will serve as an executive producer.
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The Who What Wear Podcast: Stylist James Yardley on Dressing Heated Rivalry Star Connor Storrie, and Their First Met Gala
3w ago00:43:44Tap to summarizeThis week, Hillary Kerr sits down in the studio with celebrity stylist James Yardley. He's been a stylist for many years, working with clients such as Hannah Waddingham, Selma Blair, and more recently, Connor Storrie, the star of Heated Rivalry. They discuss all things styling Storrie on his rise to superstardom, working with major brands, and everything that went into prepping for their first Met Gala. Plus, Storrie himself chimes in with a special question for Yardley! Watch this episode here on our new YouTube channel, and be sure to subscribe!
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Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD: Chief Medical Advisor at Nutrafol
3w ago00:55:19Tap to summarizeHeather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, is the chief medical advisor at the number one dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement brand Nutrafol, but before taking on this role, Woolery Lloyd has served as a pioneer in the world of dermatology. After graduating from medical school at the University of Miami, she cultivated her expertise in research and education in dermatology with a focus on underserved populations. Following her residency, Woolery-Lloyd joined the University of Miami faculty as its first director of skin of color. Throughout her clinical career, she also created Specific Beauty, a line of skincare products made for women of color, earned her board certification in lifestyle medicine, and founded Derm Friends, an online resource offering solutions to common skin and hair concerns. In addition to her work with Nutrafol, she actively mentors students, gives lectures, and dedicates herself to research. Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement brand, known for its whole-body, life stage–based approach to hair health. As the first and only hair growth supplement brand to earn NSF Certified for Sport, the leading independent third-party certification, Nutrafol is committed to the highest standards of quality, safety, and clinical rigor. The brand has conducted clinical studies across diverse populations to support the efficacy of its formulations, with 26 published studies on hair wellness. Today, Nutrafol is trusted by over 1.5 million customers and recommended by more than 7500 healthcare providers nationwide.
Transcribe →The Who What Wear Podcast: The Met Gala 2026 Recap: Unpacking the Theme, the Art References, and the Best Beauty Moments
4w ago00:20:45Tap to summarizeOn Monday, moments after the 2026 Met Gala red carpet wrapped up, Hillary Kerr and Who What Wear Editor in Chief Kat Collings sat down in the studio to dissect the most interesting interpretations of the night. The exhibition theme was Costume Art, and the Met Gala's dress code was Fashion Is Art. Hillary and Kat break down the smartest references, the greatest glam details, and the designers who won the night. Watch this episode here on our new YouTube channel, and be sure to subscribe!
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Rachel Hochhauser: Author and Cofounder of Piecework
May 400:53:44Tap to summarizeRachel Hochhauser is the author of the buzzy new novel Lady Tremaine, but before achieving her dream of becoming a professional writer, she held many different titles. After studying creative writing and history in college, Hochhauser began working at an ad agency as a strategic advisor. She went on to cofound her own agency called Major Studio in 2016, and while serving as partner and brand director there, she also cofounded Piecework, a brand of artful puzzles and gifts. That said, throughout all her success, she still had the itch to write, and in 2023, she began writing her debut novel. Lady Tremaine, a feminist retelling of Cinderella, was released earlier this year and was named an instant New York Times best seller and a Reese’s Book Club pick. She is currently working on her second novel.
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The Who What Wear Podcast: Celebrity Stylist Erin Walsh on "The Devil Wears Prada 2" Press Tour, and Her New Book, "The Art of Intentional Dressing"
Apr 2900:32:03Tap to summarizeErin Walsh is one of the most sought-after stylists in Hollywood, working with powerhouse clients such as Anne Hathaway and Selena Gomez. Today, she joins Hillary Kerr to share insight into styling Anne Hathaway for the Devil Wears Prada 2 press tour (at the same time as the Mother Mary press tour, no less) and working with Selena Gomez to create her Old Hollywood red carpet glam. Plus, she discusses her new book, The Art of Intentional Dressing, which comes out May 5. Watch this episode here on our new YouTube channel, and be sure to subscribe!
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