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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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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 actually moves the needle when you want connection that feels aligned, grounded, and long-lasting. ...
1In 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 cues you send shape first impressions, confidence, and leadership in seconds. They get into: • W...
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 breaks down the vision, the discipline, and the playfulness behind building a universe that fe...
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 Fischer, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and the Medical Director at Spring Fert...
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 know. From redefining the core editorial mission to building platform-specific content to navigati...
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 uninspired and overwhelming • How the pressure to perform success shows up differently for women • Th...
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 episode, Kasturi joins Jaclyn and Marina to talk about simplifying the chaos, building confide...
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 change your life and career * Why connection is the most underrated business strategy * The sto...
💌 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/careerglowup In 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 with intention, they break down how meaningful relationships are built and why they matter mor...
💌 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/careerglowup In 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 learning new skills and adapting to what’s next. In this episode, you’ll learn: The difference bet...
💌 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/careerglowup Recruiters 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 résumé and LinkedIn profile stand out in today’s job market. From what to delete to how to t...
💌 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/careerglowup Let’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 break down what it takes to approach salary negotiations with confidence and results. We cover:...
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 navigate something life-changing while balancing work, emotions, and everyday life. They share...
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 motherhood transformed Denise’s approach to ambition and self-worth • The real story behind ...
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 newslettersSegmentation and automation 101: what to set up firstThe balance between beautiful design and...
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 founder. They get candid about everything from early-stage hires and revenue-generating roles, to th...
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 get candid about the evolution of Create & Cultivate, the lessons learned from moving citie...
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 about. They also get into what’s changed at Create & Cultivate, the behind-the-scenes work tha...
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, rebranding after 10 years in business, to what really goes into launching a new product or strategy. ...
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 what’s changed since their early event days, the lessons they’ve learned in real-time, and why su...
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