It has been a hard month! I haven't had the easiest time staying motivated especially when my body feels like it's crumbling. If you have been feeling similarly I quickly share 3 hacks that help me stay motivated when I feel like giving up. Although we can't control certain circumstances we can control the environment in which we operate in them. 

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Ashley Greene and Olivia Khoury join Yola to discuss the world of periods. The pair founded Hummingway, most known for its Cycle Smoother period patch and educational community, The Regular, helping women better navigate their health. From understanding the science of the patch to swapping their first-period stories- you'll leave this episode with the best period hacks!

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Gail Becker, CEO and founder of Caulipower, joins Yola to discuss how she took a leap of faith on the idea of Caulipower after leaving her career communications, how she got into big box stores, why Caulipower has the right formula for success and what's new for the brand. Gail also shares the importance of better-for-you foods and advice to anyone looking to get into the CPG space. 

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Supermodel, Cindy Crawford, shares with us how she began her entrepreneurial career, how her children are following in her footsteps and gives us the latest on her new company with Lebron James, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lindsey Vonn, Ladder.  

Bumble and Bloggers Who Brunch Present their Women In Entertainment Series with Cara Santana. Cara is an actress, influencer and business women. She currently stars on Vida and is the Global Engagement Officer at Glamsquad. Cara has been a champion for diversity and inclusion in Hollywood and beyond. 

On this episode, Catt Sadler gets real on why she left E! entertainment, how she is building her new media empire and gives tangible advice on how anyone can make it on the big screen. 

About Catt: After publicly departing E! Entertainment due to what she describes as a gender pay disparity, Catt Sadler has continued to champion equal pay for women through her website, Youtube channel, social media and production company. She has grown her brand enormously since leaving E! by aligning with companies, organizations, and brands that share her vision. She has been building her own media empire which includes her new podcast and interview series, Naked, where Sadler gets vulnerable with successful women on real issues. 

After several years of working at Coach, Raina Penchansky co-founded Digital Brand Architects (DBA) to build brands and media empires around influencers. Raina shares how she went from a college dropout to a CEO of an UTA acquired company along with tips on how society can help grow the economy of wealth for women.

 DBA is the industry leader in the influencer management and marketing landscape representing a world-class portfolio of diverse social media-oriented personalities, creators, and publishers. DBA continues to move digital culture forward by focusing on top-level content, storytelling, native advertising, and brand development. The company's roster includes 140 of the most prominent social media influencers. In 2015, DBA launched Digital Brand Products (DBP) to empower its talent and other digital-native properties in developing, manufacturing, and selling their own merchandise. Additionally, DBA launched Dear Media (DM), a podcast studio with a focus on bringing women, their stories and their narratives to the forefront of conversation. In 2017 DBA was named one of Ad Age’s Best Places to Work. d

Jaclyn Johnson took her side hustle and turned it into a full blown media empire- Create & Cultivate. Since launching C&C, Jaclyn has written her own book and launched her podcast, Work Party. Jaclyn shares how she continues to scale Create & Cultivate to foster and empower a community for professional women. 

Lo Bosworth has innovated the feminine self care industry with her company, Love Wellness. After Laguna Beach and The Hills, Lo pivoted to become a best selling author, influencer, culinary expert, startup founder and now a successful CEO.  Lo shares what she has learned from the evolution of her career in the past decade. 

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Lindsey Carter, Ceo and founder of SET Active, joins Yola to share why she started the cult favorite athleisure line, how their process makes the collection like no other, new launches for the brand and motherhood.

Lindsey Carter had a vision for elevated athleisure that could take her from the office to a meeting to a workout – with confidence and in style. She imagined a concept that included monochromatic matching sets to make it effortless to put together a look that feels functional, looks sophisticated, and is ‘set’ for the day. In 2017, after months of perfecting the design and developing her proprietary Sculptflex™fabric, Lindsey launched SET Active. 

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Medicinal and functional mushrooms have been on the rise over the past few years but what do they actually do? Ashley Southard, the Co-Founder and CEO of Mushroom Design, takes us to Mushroom School explaining all the different kinds of benefits, the dangers of overdosing on mushrooms, the difference by psychedelic and functional mushroom plus why her brand Mushroom Design is patented to be one of the most bioavailable ways to ingest functional mushrooms. 

Mushroom Design is an innovative nutraceutical mushroom brand that inspires a better quality of life for humans—has been an avid believer in seeking natural, alternative healing remedies for years. After receiving alarming inflammation results in her bloodwork in 2020, Ashley, along with Co-Founder Jonathan Glinski, sought to change the medicinal mushroom industry by creating the first-ever mushroom multi-vitamin, properly dosed. The concept of Mushroom Design was conceived with the intent to “not preach to the choir,” but rather educate the masses on the immune-boosting and cognitive-enhancing benefits of medicinal mushrooms—without compromising the quality or the environment. 

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Tessa (aka Tezza) Barton, the leading influencer, founder and visionary behind the celebrity-favorite photo-editing app Tezza App and viral By Tezza Collage Kits. With the brand on the cusp of their largest growth to date, I would love to connect you with Tezza to set up a recording to discuss her unique entrepreneurial journey and how she’s built Tezza from a 2-person startup to an internationally-recognized digital powerhouse with over 13m app downloads + 3m monthly active subscribers.

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Yola sits down with Arian Simone, acclaimed author, philanthropist and co-founder of Fearless Fund - the first VC fund built by Women of Color, for Women of Color. They discuss her entrepreneurial journey and how Fearless Fund is addressing the wide gap that exists in venture capital funding for female/minority-led businesses.

Arian’s went from homelessness to running one of the top VCs in the industry, the entrepreneur and advocate is the embodiment of fearlessness. Backed by a $20M raise, Fearless Fund’s trailblazing portfolio expands across the tech, CPG, fashion and beauty industries. Companies include Amp Beauty LA, an online retailer that uses AI, machine learning, and data science to service beauty needs for women of color, EnrichHER, an Atlanta-based fintech platform for women entrepreneurs, 100 Black Angels Fund, a fellow investor in minority-founded startups and Hairbrella, a “rain-chic” fashion brand. 

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After a year off from podcasting, I am finally back! This hiatus turned into more of a mental health/ health break. I wanted to share a quick episode on what happened over the past year, the reasoning behind the rebrand and how I got to be on a billboard in Times Square.

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I am not engaged but half of my wedding is already planned thanks to my father. I share all the details so far and why we are talking an untraditional yet traditional approach to the wedding!

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Nazanin Mandi joins Yola to share the details behind her new lingerie line, Elle Reve, how she found herself in her 20's, daily routines and astrology. 

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Francesca Murray of One Girl One World joins Yola to chat about traveling during Covid, natural hair hacks and her favorite hidden destinations. 

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Supermodel, Ashley Graham, joins Yola to chat about her collab with Quay for International Women's Day and their $100K donation to Girls Inc. Yola and Ashley also chat about skincare, veneers, mental health rituals, words of affirmation and motherhood. 

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Candice Nikea joins Yola for a deeper dive into how to manifest anything into your life. Candice discovered the power of manifestation after moving to LA from Indiana to pursue her dreams in the fashion industry except nothing was going as planned. Working in retail and feeling constantly broke, Candice used the power of manifestation and the law of attraction to shift her life completely to the dream life she has always wanted. Candice shares exactly how she did it, what tools she used and how you can too! 

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Welcome to the Hacking It Podcast hosted by journalist and venture strategist, Yola Robert.

Every week Yola sits down with entrepreneurs, experts, celebrities, and influencers and even shares her very own personal anecdotes to uncover the best career, wellness, financial, beauty and relationship hacks- basically anything to help make your life better. Make sure to tune in every Tuesday and don’t forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date don’t on the latest life hacks. Have a life back you think everyone should know? follow and DM @hackingitpodcast and @yolarobert to share!

Another skincare episode with Dr. Ginni, founder of ESK Skincare. If you are a skincare junkie pull out a notebook! I learned so much from chatting with Dr. Ginni on the research behind different kinds of formulations, acids, ingredients. Her experience in the medical community led her to start her own skincare line made with only top of line researched ingredients. 

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Legacy brand, Paula's Choice, has had a resurgence with Gen-Z and millennials most known for their 2% BHA Exfoliant and Clinical Boosters. CMO, Erika Kussmann, joins Yola to discuss how the brand sparked a new dialogue with a demographic of consumers.

Paula’s Choice was founded in 1995 by internationally renowned beauty and skincare expert, Paula Begoun. Her commitment to customer advocacy and education is embedded in the brand’s
DNA and is central to their Smart, Safe Beauty philosophy. Their state-of-the-art formulations are non-irritating, fragrance-free, never tested on animals and work exactly as claimed. In addition to
the commitment to consumer advocacy and education, their emphasis on transparency has established Paula’s Choice as a leader in science-backed, effective, and environmentally friendly
skincare. Known for its bestselling 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, Boosters, and Niacinamide treatments, the brand is loved by everyone from teenagers with acne to adults with anti-aging concerns.

Visit www.PaulasChoice.com to find your ideal skincare routine. 

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BFF's, actresses and hosts of Having A Night podcast, Sophie Van Hasselberg and Ari Venturi, join Yola for a night in! The girls reminisce on nights in LA, NYC, pre-pandemic while discussing the new ways to have a night during the quarantine. Plus the debate on 'Dry January' is settled!

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This episode is a must-listen if you are feeling overwhelmed by the events in the world and/or in your personal life. I really try to share tools and tips in this episode to help you find calm within the chaos and ways manifest in times of uncertainty.

Finding calm within chaos is a practice I have been working on for the last six months. This last week I got put to the test in more ways than one. Finding calm within the chaos has been vital because the chaos isn't going anywhere. Last week was also difficult to get back into the new year routine/vision boarding and manifestation. Taking a new approach of detached manifestation and goal setting has motivated to set those plans even if they don't work out the way I anticipate them to.

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Alexis Ren opens up on why she started We Are Warriors, how she has overcome the negative sides of social media and her eating disorder + why being a spiritually grounded person is so vital.

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Whitney Cummings joins Yola to share why women should just say VAGINA. Plus Whitney keeps us updated on her sex robot, whether she is team underwear or no underwear, taking charge of your health and her latest partnership with Annovera. 

Whitney Cummings is a Los Angeles-based comedian, actor, writer, producer and director. Best known for creating and starring in the NBC series “Whitney,” she also co-created and co-wrote (with Michael Patrick King) the Emmy-nominated CBS comedy series “2 Broke Girls.” In 2017, Whitney released her first book, “I’m Fine and Other Lies” to much acclaim and had her directorial debut with “The Female Brain,” which she also wrote, produced and starred in. Last year, Whitney debuted her fourth stand up special, “Can I Touch It?” on Netflix. Most recently, she launched her own podcast titled “Good For You” in which she interviews both her friends and experts from a variety of fields with new episodes premiering every Wednesday

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Blogger, entrepreneur and fashion influencer Rachel “Rocky” Barnes joins Yola to share her new collection, The Bright Side, a line of coordinated unisex separates geared for men, women and babies! Barnes’ intention was to create her most desirable wardrobe consisting of casual-luxe knits and soft drapey PJ's that are chic and flattering. It’s available exclusively at thebrightsidebyrockybarnes.com and on Instagram, @shopthebrightside.

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Emmy-winning TV host, producer, and actress Zuri Hall joins Yola this week to talk about her new podcast "Hot Happy Mess." Zuri is an inspiring, multifaceted powerhouse that has managed to build a thriving career in multiple fields from being a tv personality on Access Hollywood to hosting American Ninja Warrier. Yola and Zuri also discuss how to build a career in entertainment with zero connections or experience, taking care of your mental wellbeing, trusting God's timing and learning that there are several paths to the same destination 

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Want to how to grow your digital presence on social media and in the press? This episode is for you! Social strategist, Audrie Segura and publicist, Anita Chatterjee, give us insider strategy on how to build a brand in 2020. From pitching to maximizing influencer campaigns, product placement to virtual events, Audrie and Anita share what's working and what's not! 

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Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik join Yola for podcast hang! The hosts of the Almost 30 Podcast share how their Saturn Returns brought them together to start the podcast, aligning with their "why", finding yourself in your 20's, prophetic dreams, crazy psychic readings, creating boundaries for your mental wellbeing and of course podcasting tips from their course Podcast Pro!

About Almost 30: With 350+ episodes and more than 15 million downloads, the Almost 30 Podcast has been hailed as “The Best Wellness Podcast to Listen To Right Now” by Covetuer and nominated for “Best Wellness Podcast” and “Best Spirituality Podcast” by iHeart Radio. Hosts Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik are your virtual best friends, impactful female founders and seasoned event speakers as seen on the stages of Create & Cultivate, BlogHer and POPSUGAR Play/Ground to name a few. Almost 30 is the go-to place for heart-centered, hilarious conversations and real, raw, impactful interviews with brilliant guests. In each episode, Krista and Lindsey dive deep into everything from modern spirituality to health and wellness, aliens to entrepreneurship, and social justice to self-development. Almost 30 also hosts life-changing events and retreats, as well as provides courses, workbooks and programs to assist in your spiritual and emotional evolution.

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Yola sits down with Morgan DeBaun to discuss why she left Silicon Valley to start Blavity, the leading media site of Black culture and millennials, growing Blavity into a powerhouse company, codeswitching and the future of Black media. 

Morgan DeBaun is a serial entrepreneur and corporate advisor. As the Founder & CEO of Blavity Inc., the leading digital media company for Black culture and millennials, Morgan has grown the company into a market leader for Black media, reaching over 100 million readers per month through a growing brand portfolio which includes: Blavity News, 21Ninety, AfroTech, Travel Noire, Shadow & Act, and Lunchtable. Under DeBaun’s leadership, Blavity has launched several leading consumer summits, including Summit 21 for Black women creators, and AfroTech, the largest tech conference for Black innovators and founders. 

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Sophia Amoruso, NYT Bestselling Author, and former founder of Nasty Gal and Girlboss launched a new venture, The Business Class. Sophia joins Yola to share why starting The Business Class was a way to help entrepreneurs avoid making the mistakes she made along her journey with Nasty Gal and Girlboss while helping them scale. Plus Yola shares for the first time a huge mistake she made with her first startup to get in touch with Sophia. 

You can join the waitlist for the Business Class here or keep up with Sophia via her newsletter. 

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Lawyer, Activist, Entrepreneur, and NYT Bestselling Author, Meena Harris,  joins Yola to share her inspiration behind her two children's books, "Kamala And Maya's Big Idea" and "Ambitious Girl." Growing up with strong women in her family such as, Senator Kamala Harris, and her mother, Maya Harris, shaped her to always be ambitious and go after her dreams while advocating for what is right. Her first children's book is based on a true story from her aunt Kamala and mother Maya's childhood. Her second book set to release in January 2021 is all about teaching young girls to be ambitious regardless of where they come from. Meena and Yola also discuss growing up in multi-cultural environments, her media company Phenomenal, the importance of voting and raising children to be inclusive.

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Is the pandemic getting in the way of your love life? Same. Thankfully, Bumble and dating coach, Carla Romo, and all of our friends at Coven join me to answer all the dating and relationship questions you can imagine! Such as how to take your relationship from messaging to video chat to IRL, should you get tested before a date?, how to ask if they are social distancing, pick up lines to make the most impressionable first move and of course the best ideas for social distanced/virtual dates. Plus, Georiga Mavrookas, VP of Community at Bumble, updates us on all the new features Bumble has added such as video chat, phone calls, games, voting badges and social distance badges. 

Download Bumble for Bumble Date, BFF and Biz (we need it now more than ever!): https://bit.ly/2SIpG5

About Bumble:

Bumble, the women-first social networking app, was founded by CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd in 2014. Bumble connects people across dating (Bumble Date), friendship (Bumble BFF) and professional networking (Bumble Bizz). No matter the type of relationship, women make the first move on Bumble. Bumble recognizes the importance of relationships and how crucial they are to a healthy, happy life. They’ve built their platform around kindness, respect, and equality – and their community plays an important part in that. Bumble holds its users accountable for their actions and has zero-tolerance for hate, aggression, or bullying. Bumble is free and available worldwide in the App Store and Google Play.

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Co-founders of The Female Founder Collective, Rebecca Minkoff and Ali Wyatt Koplar, join Yola to discuss how each other their unique career paths led them to start FFC which has positively impacted thousands of female-owned businesses across North America. The pair also share the biggest takeaways from What's Next Fest, how they've learned to pivot and their best career/entrepreneurial advice for new business owners. 

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Lo Bosworth joins Yola to reminisce on eating ribs and drinking wine at SxSW while talking about all things gut and vaginal microbiome. Lo updates us on Love Wellness's latest launch of multivitamins Daily Love, Baby Love and Whole Love. And if you are confused between what the difference is between a vitamin and multi-vitamin Lo explains. Lo also explains why gummy vitamins just don't work although they are so fun to take!

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Trigger Warning: In this episode, we talk about suicidal ideation and experiences. Yola and Scout from Okay Sis Podcast chat through how they both overcame suicidal ideation, manage their mental illnesses and how they built themselves from the ground up to create their dream lives. 

If you or a loved one is experiencing suicidal thoughts call 1-800-273-8255. 

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Raissa Gerona, Cheif Brand Officer at Revolve, joins Yola to chat about everything from her immigration story, falling at her first vintage clothing business, starting Lovers+Friends, building Revolve's presence through influencer marketing, balancing mental health and motherhood throughout the pandemic, making a conscious effort to building a more inclusive brand and the inspiration behind Revolve U.

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Co-founder of EO Products/Everyone joins Yola to discuss the neurological benefits of aromatherapy and essential oils, the year of the hand sanitizer, keeping up with demand during the pandemic, navigating divorce and business + essential oil recipes.

Haven't done a solo in a while so wanted to hop on and say hiii!  After having a really rough period last week, I realized I hadn't gotten women wellness check yearsss so I finally got my first LA Pap Smear at the most zenned out spa-like a retreat for your vagina. Crystals, salt lamps, cbd, the whole 9 yards. I also am continuously researching whether to buy stocks or designer bags. I am back on meds and loving it with the mindset the tomorrow isn't guaranteed and nothing lasts forever.

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