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WorkParty
Hosted by Jaclyn Johnson, Marina Middleton · EN
Meet your new Work Wives. WorkParty, the beloved business podcast with over 3 million downloads to date and guests like Sara Blakely, Tyra Banks, Jen Atkin and more is back and brand new. Jaclyn Johnson joined by CEO of Create & Cultivate, Marina Middleton are letting you listen in as they navigate the world of entrepreneurship, motherhood, divorce, female friendships and how they make it all work – mostly. A little work, a little party, pour yourself a glass of champagne and pull up, cause we are about to get down to business.
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The C&C 100 Sports & Wellness Honorees on Juggling It All, Creatine & Why Balance Is Setting You Up to Fail
1w ago00:09:58Tap to summarizeWe 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 for equity, influence, and opportunity.In this episode, we cover:• Why balance is an illusion — and what to focus on instead• How to identify what you can afford to drop and what you can't• Why rest is not something you earn and how to build it into your life• The wellness hacks that actually changed their lives — including the most studied supplement in the world• How to create more visibility and opportunity for women in your industry• Why doing exceptional work is the most powerful thing you can do for the women coming after youTune in to hear from some of the most exciting voices in sports and wellness right now — on their terms, on their timeline, and without ever compromising on what they believe in.Check out the full C&C 100 List here:https://www.createcultivate.com/cc100Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festivalGet 15% off your Create & Cultivate Festival Tickets with code WORKPARTY15To follow along with Create & Cultivate:https://www.instagram.com/createcultivatewww.createcultivate.comTo connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnsonTo connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton
Transcribe →The C&C 100 Culinary Honorees on Matcha Fatigue, Building Cult Brands & the One Thing Every Food Founder Needs to Know
2w ago00:10:56Tap to summarizeWe 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 episode, we cover:• Why market research is the most underrated move in building a food brand• How to find your secret sauce — and why it's rarely about the food itself• What it really takes to keep going when burnout is knocking at the door• Why your team is the most important ingredient in building a great business• How to carve out a space that's completely your own in a saturated market• The food trends they're loving, the ones they're over, and everything in betweenTune in to hear from some of the most exciting voices in food right now — on their terms, on their timeline, and without ever compromising on what they believe in.Check out the full C&C 100 List here:https://www.createcultivate.com/cc100Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festivalGet 15% off your Create & Cultivate Festival Tickets with code WORKPARTY15To follow along with Create & Cultivate:https://www.instagram.com/createcultivatewww.createcultivate.comTo connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnsonTo connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton
Transcribe →The C&C 100 Entertainment Honorees on the Roles They Didn't Get, Ditching the Scarcity Mindset & Doing Things That Scare You
3w ago00:13:29Tap to summarizeWe 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 this episode, we cover:• Why the roles and opportunities you don't get are sometimes the best thing that can happen to you• How to ditch the scarcity mindset and start saying no to the things that aren't right for you• What it really means to protect your peace in an industry that never stops demanding more• Why doing things that scare you is the most valuable career move you can make• How to build a support system that believes in you even when you don't believe in yourself• What planting seeds early in your career really looks like — and how to trust the processTune in to hear from some of the most exciting voices in entertainment right now — on their terms, on their timeline, and without ever compromising on what they believe in.Check out the full C&C 100 List here:https://www.createcultivate.com/cc100Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festivalGet 15% off your Create & Cultivate Festival Tickets with code WORKPARTY15To follow along with Create & Cultivate:https://www.instagram.com/createcultivatewww.createcultivate.comTo connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnsonTo connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton
Transcribe →The C&C 100 Money Honorees on FOMO Investing, Toxic Money Habits & Why You're Probably Underselling Yourself
4w ago00:12:31Tap to summarizeWe 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 best financial advice is to stop playing it safe• How to start investing even if you're starting from zero• Why your personal brand might be worth more than your MBA• The case for self-funding your business instead of chasing investors• How to build a healthier relationship with money without it taking over your life• Why investing in your community might be the smartest financial move you makeTune in to hear from some of the most exciting voices in money and investing right now — on their terms, on their timeline, and without ever compromising on what they believe in.Check out the full C&C 100 List here:https://www.createcultivate.com/cc100Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festivalGet 15% off your Create & Cultivate Festival Tickets with code WORKPARTY15To follow along with Create & Cultivate:https://www.instagram.com/createcultivatewww.createcultivate.comTo connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnsonTo connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton
Transcribe →The C&C 100 Fashion Honorees on Maximalism, Building Brands & Why Your Style Is Your Greatest Business Asset
Jun 2400:18:08Tap to summarizeWe 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 this episode, we cover:• How to turn a creative eye into a legitimate business• Why confidence is not a trend — and how to build a brand around that• What nobody tells you about breaking into the fashion industry• How the most successful women in fashion are building timeless brands in a world obsessed with trends• Why your personal style is one of your greatest business assets• What it really takes to go from content creator to founderTune in to hear from some of the most exciting voices in fashion right now — on their terms, on their timeline, and without ever compromising on what they believe in.Check out the full C&C 100 List here: https://www.createcultivate.com/cc100Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festivalGet 15% off your Create & Cultivate Festival Tickets with code WORKPARTY15To follow along with Create & Cultivate:https://www.instagram.com/createcultivatewww.createcultivate.comTo connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnsonTo connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton
Transcribe →The C&C 100 Beauty Honorees on Inclusion, Building From Scratch & What Beauty Brands Won't Admit
Jun 1700:13:19Tap to summarizeWe 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.In this episode, we cover:• Why the beauty industry still isn't as inclusive as it claims to be — and what these women are doing about it• How to turn a viral moment into a legitimate business• What nobody tells you about getting a product from concept to shelf• The real story behind landing major retail partnerships• How to build a beauty brand that breaks the rules and still wins• Why showing up unapologetically is both a personal and business strategyTune in to hear from some of the most exciting voices in beauty right now — on their terms, on their timeline, and without ever compromising on what they believe in.Huge thanks to Covergirl for powering our C&C100 Beauty Category: https://www.createcultivate.com/cc100-2026-beautyJoin Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festivalGet 15% off your Create & Cultivate Festival Tickets with code WORKPARTY15To follow along with Create & Cultivate:https://www.instagram.com/createcultivatewww.createcultivate.comTo connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnsonTo connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton
Transcribe →Meet the Founders Who Built a $4 Million Skincare Brand for Women Too Busy for Skincare
Jun 1000:38:49Tap to summarizeThey 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 years to closing a $4 million round with Kaboo, landing in 1,745 Target stores, and selling out four times on TikTok Shop — and doing all of it while one of them finished her medical degree — this is the startup story you need to hear.In this episode, we cover:• Why waiting to raise money was the best decision they ever made and what they learned bootstrapping first• Why doing less with your skincare is actually backed by Nobel Prize winning science• What it really takes to go from idea to nationwide retail distribution• How to build a brand that breaks every rule and still wins• The co-founder dynamic that actually works and how two best friends keep it that way• Why timing is everything when it comes to retail and fundraisingTune in to hear how two best friends built one of the most exciting skincare brands right now — on their own terms, on their own timeline, and without ever compromising on what they believed in.To learn more about 4AM Skin:https://www.instagram.com/4amskinwww.4amskin.comJoin Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festivalGet 15% off your Create & Cultivate Festival Tickets with code WORKPARTY15To follow along with Create & Cultivate:https://www.instagram.com/createcultivatewww.createcultivate.comTo connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnsonTo connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton
Transcribe →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
Jun 300:30:30Tap to summarizeShe 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 surviving a pandemic eight and a half months pregnant, to selling out a hot pink suit in 24 hours and making her entire year in one day — this is the founder story every ambitious woman needs to hear.In this episode, we cover:• Why what you wear to work is actually impacting how much you earn and what to do about it• What it really takes to raise money as a female founder in a system that was never built for you• Why female founders get 2% of funding and what needs to change• Why women aren't allowed to fail the same way men are and what that costs us• How to build a brand that goes beyond product and actually changes the conversationTune in to hear how one woman fought for every dollar, survived every no, and built the brand every power woman is wearing.To learn more about Sali Christeson: https://www.instagram.com/argent/Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festivalGet 15% off your Create & Cultivate Festival Tickets with code WORKPARTY15To follow along with Create & Cultivate:https://www.instagram.com/createcultivatewww.createcultivate.comTo connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnsonTo connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton
Transcribe →Girl Math Is Making You Broke with Mrs. Dow Jones
May 2700:23:30Tap to summarizeShe 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 about money is actively working against you and what to do instead• How to stop making yourself small when it comes to wealth and why abundance is the only mindset that actually works• The very first thing you should do if you are broke, in debt, or convinced that wealth is just not for you• Why girl math is not cute and how the joke is genuinely costing you• How to hold authority in a space where you don't have the traditional credentials• What "you can have anything but you can't have everything" actually means for your finances right nowTo learn more about Mrs. Dow Jones:www.mrsdowjones.comTo follow Mrs. Dow Jones:https://www.instagram.com/mrsdowjonesJoin Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festivalGet 15% off your Create & Cultivate Festival Tickets with code WORKPARTY15To follow along with Create & Cultivate:https://www.instagram.com/createcultivatewww.createcultivate.comTo connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnsonTo connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton
Transcribe →Laney Crowell on Building a $100M Clean Beauty Empire, Getting Top 10 at Sephora, and Why Your Makeup Is Ruining Your Skin
May 2000:37:18Tap to summarizeShe 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 every ambitious woman needs to hear.In this episode, we cover:• Why solving a problem you've lived inside is still the most powerful business strategy and how to find yours• How to build a retail relationship that actually lasts• What staying true to your values actually costs you as you scale and how to make sure it's worth it• Why raising less money might be the unlock your business needs and what scrappiness forces you to figure out• The hire that will make or break your business in the early days that most founders overlook entirely• How to build a community so loyal they follow you across the world before you ever show up thereTo learn more about Laney Crowell:https://www.instagram.com/laneyTo learn more about Saie:https://www.instagram.com/saiebeauty/Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festivalGet 15% off your Create & Cultivate Festival Tickets with code WORKPARTY15To follow along with Create & Cultivate:https://www.instagram.com/createcultivatewww.createcultivate.comTo connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnsonTo connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton
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