In this episode, we interview Marlene Hochman and Emily Hochman Mueller, a powerhouse mother-daughter duo who are each successful entrepreneurs in their own right. Emily, the recently-exited founder of Wellory, shares what it was like being raised by an entrepreneurial mother and the lessons her mom imparted that gave her the courage to carve her own professional path.  Marlene, the Founder and President of The Toy Museum of NY, shares her experience of balancing motherhood and building her business, and the importance of creating a psychologically safe environment so kids can dare to dream professionally. Their inspiring relationship and infectious enthusiasm will encourage you to bet on YOURSELF a little bit more and dream a little bigger. 

In this episode we talk about: 

• The mindset that empowers entrepreneurial courage in kids and grownups alike
• Why psychological safety is CRUCIAL for anyone looking to innovate professionally 
• How to build a business using “baby steps” while juggling a family or full-time job
• Why planning for the “worst” can actually help you achieve the “best” 
• How to ignore the inevitable naysayers and cultivate self-confidence
• How to use self-compassion to find the balance between ambition and goal-chasing
• The life-changing magic of positive self-talk and how to help cultivate it if your self-talk skews negative
• Why it’s crucial to find fun amidst the ups and downs of entrepreneurship

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In this week’s episode, Bill Bonbrest, hospitality guru and former COO of Tao Group, takes us on a journey detailing his illustrious 40 year career — from his earliest days bussing tables in world-renowned hot spots. Bill is a true master of curating the “guest experience” which, as he says, can never exceed the employee experience. Bill now consults other hospitality brands on how they can build compassionate, people-first leadership teams which ultimately translates to phenomenal business results. Bill’s infectious enthusiasm will inspire you to keep learning and growing, even when you are — by all accounts — a true OG. 

In this episode we talk about: 

• Why “starting from the bottom” and working your way up is often the best way to make it to the top in business
• The defining hospitality moments that cemented Bill’s love for the industry and informed how he leads today 
• The special sauce that makes brands like Carmine’s and Tao Group thrive while others fizzle out 
• Why the guest experience can never exceed the team members' experience (and how that translates from hospitality to EVERY industry)
• Why psychological safety and transparency are crucial in maintaining high morale during challenging times
• The importance of mentorship and how to find yourself a great mentor (it’s easier than you think!) 
• Why and how Bill is still investing heavily in his own learning — 40 years in
• How to stay inspired by your job & company as a long-time employee

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Even if you haven’t heard of Barbara de Vries, you’ve experienced the profound impact she’s had on culture. From creating Calvin Klein’s original iconic underwear ads to driving the plastics-free movement, Barbara is a quintessential creative who defies traditional titles and credentials. In this inspiring episode, Barbara gives us all permission to create, and shares priceless advice on how to leverage self-reflection & the power of hindsight as your best teacher. Plus, she tells riveting career stories of the 1980’s global fashion world that will make your jaw drop.

We talk about:

• What the NYC fashion scene was like in the booming ‘80s
• The unexpected story behind Calvin Klein’s iconic Kate Moss campaign
• How to leverage hindsight for better decision-making
• The best advice for building winning teams
• How to avoid the ‘grass is greener’ trap
• Why context is critical to when making big career decisions
• Why you should give your dreams a chance — even if you don’t have the ‘credentials’

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Julianne Fraser is a pioneer in the world of influencer marketing. Founder and CEO of award-winning agency Dialogue NYC, the digital marketing expert attributes her success to something unexpected: offline time. In this episode, Julianne shares her unique philosophies around leadership, delegation, and work-life balance — all of which have helped her build a company with happy employees, and a rich personal life as a mom, cooking enthusiast, and part-time Parisian. We talk about:

• What led Julianne to follow her curiosity and create a trailblazing career
• How Julianne fights imposter syndrome as a business owner
• Why not taking every opportunity will actually boost your longevity
• The most important aspect of succeeding in business — and how to nurture it
• Exactly how Julianne chooses what clients to take on vs pass up as an agency owner
• Why promoting up a standard ladder may not be best for your team — and what to do instead
• What steps Julianne took to enjoy a *real* maternity leave as a business owner
• Why coaching was a game-changer for Julianne as a solo founder
• The business, career, and personal benefits to offline time

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In our Season 2 opener, Amanda sits down with Madison Utendahl — a Forbes 30 Under 30, Adweek Creative 100, two-time Webby Award recipient, and the founder of her eponymous agency, Utendahl Creative. Madison speaks candidly about her experience with burnout and how she structured her company on the foundation of not burning out her people — a total anomaly in the cut-throat agency space. In this episode we talk about:

• How to “Stumble Up” in your career through open-minded exploration
• Madison’s tried and true tips for avoiding and healing burnout
• Why Madison isn’t afraid to say her company won’t last forever
• What it means to be “anti-trend” and (why it’s cooler than being on-trend)
• The exact routine Madison employs to unleash her creativity
• The best leadership tips for anyone in a managerial role
• How to find the common thread while celebrating our differences
• The world-changing impact of vulnerability

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Katie Dreke has worked at the top creative companies in the world — from agencies like Weiden + Kennedy and IDEO to in-house at Nike and adidas. But Katie’s career wasn’t always at the epicenter of innovation. In this episode, the DRKE founder walks us through how following a mix of her curiosity and the cultural zeitgeist led her to be thought leader at the intersection of creativity and tech over the past three decades.

We talk about: 

• How to get your foot in the door of a new career path — without formal training
• How to identify and become a thought leader on your area of expertise
• The good, the bad, and the ugly about agency life (Katie doesn’t hold back!)
• Exactly how to gain clarity on the next best step in your career
• Why you shouldn’t underestimate the value of things that come easily to you
• Katie’s best tips for leveraging LinkedIn to your advantage
• The one question we should all ask ourselves before making a purchase

Connect with Katie:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiedreke
• DRKE: www.drke.co
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/DRKE_co

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In this “keeping it 100” episode, we talk to therapist, host of the hit podcast “Cheaper Than Therapy,” and author of “It’s Not Me, It’s You” Vanessa Bennett – a long-time friend of Amanda’s. Vanessa shares how she went back to square one, leaving a lucrative career in marketing behind to follow “breadcrumbs” to a more aligned career path. In this episode we talk about:

• How to use therapy and self-discovery as tools to unlock career purpose
• How to break free of “golden handcuffs” when pivoting industries
• The real AF details of bootstrapping a career shift 
• Vanessa’s best tips for following intuition and moving through fear
• The power of mindfulness and a spiritual practice in building an aligned career
• How Vanessa and her husband “The Angry Therapist” balance work and life together
• Tips for putting anything creative into the world (hint – it might not be perfect)

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Self-taught vegan chef, Food Network champion, and cookbook author Priyanka Naik knows a thing or two about transforming a side hustle into a full-time creative job. In this inspiring episode, Priyanka walks us through her journey from tech employee to entrepreneur. She gets real about what she sacrificed for her dream, where she finds confidence, and how she overcame rejection time and time again. Plus, Priyanka shares the story about what unexpectedly led her to put everything into Chef Priyanka — and what she’s still learning from that experience.

In this episode we talk about:

• What it *really* looks like to go after a dream while working full-time
• Why it’s important to use your analytical and creative brain, no matter what type of work you do
• The tools Priyanka used to rebuild her life after getting laid off from her full-time job
• How to be the most confident person in the room
• The best advice for anyone who wants to start crafting a personal brand
• Why you should shout your accomplishments from the rooftops!
• The best thing all of us can do to live a little greener

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We’ve *officially* made it to the one-year milestone of Full Plate Full Cup — and we learned a lot along the way! In this Q&A episode with our founders, we share the good, the bad, and the too-pretty-to-be-authentic of our first year in business. We talk about avoiding the trap of “work, eat, sleep,” how we built a business without funding, and how our biggest mistake led to a strategic pivot one month in. We also talk about what qualities potential founders should nurture and the advice they should NOT ignore. If you’re an existing or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode is a must-listen!

We talk about:

• Why we don’t seek work-life balance (and what we strive for instead)
• The biggest misconception about burnout and how to manage it
• Our year 1 business goal, plus what we did — and didn’t — do to achieve it
• How to allocate resources as a bootstrapped entrepreneur
• Our biggest failure that you probably never saw, and how it impacted our strategy
• The hard truth about trying to be someone you’re not at work
• The best advice for founders…that they too often ignore

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Katie Horwitch is a self-talk expert who believes that shifting the way we talk to ourselves is about far more than the words we say. In this episode, the “Want Your Self” author gets vulnerable about how she got into this work (2000’s kids can relate!) and what she’s learned over 15 years of research, writing, coaching, and speaking on the topic. She gets specific about how anyone — regardless of your relationship to your self — can shift their self-talk patterns. We also discuss how to overcome negativity bonding, toxic positivity, and self-deprecation. This episode will convince you that shifting how you speak to yourself will not only change your life — but also change the world.

In this episode we talk about:

• A specific formula to live and work with integrity
• Where to start if you want to shift your self-talk (hint: it’s not about the talk)
• Why receiving pushback on your business idea may actually be a *good* thing
• Why you don’t need to ‘niche down’ in your career — and how to view your work instead
• How the people around you affect your ability to tap into your intuition
• How to help someone in your life who speaks negatively about themselves
• How to fully celebrate yourself and help others celebrate themselves, too (no more self-deprecating!)

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Dr. Sara Kuburic, the existential therapist behind the popular IG account @millennial.therapist, shares how anyone can recover their sense of Self — no matter how long they’ve been feeling lost. We dive deep into some of the darkest places of our shared human experience…and learn tactical tools and strategies to help us heal. The “It’s On Me” author gets real about toxic positivity, self loss, and why self-love shouldn’t necessarily be the end goal. This episode will leave you full of hope, no matter what your relationship to your Self looks like.

In this episode we talk about:

• The war-torn upbringing that led Sara to her work today
• What an ‘existential therapist’ is, and how this modality views suffering
• The leap of faith — and goal — that led Sara to grow her IG following to 1.5M
• How to build a healthy relationship with social media
• What ‘self loss’ is, symptoms, and how to start reclaiming your sense of self
• What to do if you feel like you’re not “exactly where you were meant to be”
• Exactly how to begin living more intentionally and reclaim your life
• How to prevent burnout as someone who is highly motivated to work

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Quentin Vennie didn’t have the typical upbringing of a successful wellness CPG entrepreneur. He grew up in West Baltimore, was the victim of gun violence before age 12, and overcame addiction and numerous suicide attempts before a life-changing moment when the wellness world ‘found him.’ These days, The Equitea Co. co-founder is on a mission to destigmatize mental health — one sip at a time. In this heart-filled episode, Quentin shares how he overcame being ‘othered’ to carve out spaces for himself where people like him were nowhere to be found. Quentin teaches us how anyone can use gratitude, tap into their ‘why,’ and trust a higher power to get where they want to go — even in the toughest of circumstances.

• Quentin’s story of growing up in the inner city of West Baltimore
• The rock-bottom moment that forced Quentin to put his trust in a higher power
• The permission you need to try something different (PREACH, Quentin!)
• How to use gratitude to change your life — without the toxic positivity
• The soul ping that led Quentin to found The Equitea Co.
• How to leverage failure to propel you forward in business
• The top lessons Quentin has learned as a first-time CPG entrepreneur
• Why you need to know your why — and how to find it

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As the Chief Communications Officer of a $14.9 billion global asset management firm and board member of multiple charities such as Yellowstone National Park, Arielle Patrick knows a thing or two about building a big career. Frequently lauded as one of the most powerful people in PR, Arielle attributes her massive success at a young age (did we mention she’s only 35?) to something unusual for folks in her position: self-compassion, intuition, and making space for others to win alongside her.

In this episode, Arielle breaks down the exact practices, principles, and thought processes that have led to her exceptional career. Arielle provides advice for anyone to take better care of themselves, their businesses, and their people — while also tending to the bottom line. From a tried-and-true formula to tackle DE&I to why Arielle records compliments on her phone, this episode is packed with actionable tips from one of the most brilliant minds in modern business.

We talk about:

• The confidence exercise from Arielle’s therapist we should all be doing
• A script to say ‘no’ in a way that actually empowers your team
• How Arielle overcame people-pleasing as she rose through the ranks in business
• The surprising trait to which Arielle attributes her massive success at such a young age
• Exactly how Arielle started a self-compassion practice — and why it’s been a critical component of her success
• A data-driven approach to strengthening your intuition as you grow in your career
• The best visualization to prioritize where to spend your time
• Arielle’s can’t-miss message to anyone who wants to quit their job but feels indebted to their boss
• The 3-part framework Arielle uses to address DE&I in a way that’s impactful to your people *and* positively impacts your bottom line

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Ten years ago – with very little business knowledge under her belt – professional dancer Katia Pryce set out to build a company focused on community, quality, and empathy. In this week’s episode, the Dancebody founder shares everything she’s learned along the way —  including leaning into tough conversations, training employees for EQ, and balancing intuition against metrics. Katia spills how she takes intimidating subject matter — dance — and hooks even the most skeptical new learners through empathy and inclusivity. Plus, the mom-to-be gets real about what sharing her pregnancy in a very public way was like (hello, 30M viral views!) and how she handled internet trolls. This episode is packed with hard-earned knowledge that any entrepreneur or people manager can majorly benefit from!

In this episode we talk about:

• How to build meaningful community (which everyone wants but few actually execute)
• Why EQ is the most important employee quality, and exactly how Katia measures it when hiring
• How to balance the push-and-pull of intuition and data as an entrepreneur
• What to look for — and avoid — when selecting a co-founder
• Why it’s critical to learn the parts of your business that don’t come naturally (and what might happen if you don’t)
• Why going to bed angry is sometimes the best thing you can do for your work relationships
• The science behind why everyone should make time to work out — in community
• The key to choosing a career that won’t lead to burnout

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In our first-ever solo episode, we are talking all things burnout and answering questions submitted by YOU — our Full Plate Full Cup community. We share learnings from all the modalities we’ve been trained in (executive coaching, yoga therapy, somatic experiencing and more!) as well as anecdotes from our 1-1 client case studies. This episode will inspire you to believe that healing burnout IS possible — no matter how long your cup has been empty.

In this episode we talk about:

• The early warning signs of impending burnout
• How to carve out time and space in a busy AF calendar
• Why ‘work-life balance’ is BS – and what you should be striving for instead
• How your nervous system works, and how it is affected by burnout
• When you should change jobs in order to beat burnout
• The important but subtle distinction between burnout and a mental health condition you should see your therapist for
• Exactly when to start healing your burnout

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Liz Tran seemed to have it all in the right order — a ‘round the world sabbatical, a covetable venture capital job, and a new business complete with Vanity Fair coverage — until she found herself burnt out and broke. In this vibrant episode, “The Karma of Success” author shares how she rebuilt herself and her career from the ground-up. Liz gives tools and strategies for anyone to learn to love themselves, feel more confident from within, and tap into what she calls their “Inner Genius.” Now a coach to successful entrepreneurs (who have raised over $400M in funding), Liz will have you tossing your 5-year plan in the trash and re-defining what success means — on your terms.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why creating a ‘plan’ can lead you away from your dream life, and what to do instead
• How to balance being practical and dreaming big as an entrepreneur
• The non-negotiable thing you need to pull yourself out of a rock-bottom
• Tangible tools to build confidence from within…starting right now
• How to tap into your Inner Genius — and why it makes work more easeful
• Why you might be creating an artificial ceiling for yourself…and how to avoid it
• The surprising relationship between happiness and success in business
• Why you need to start scheduling meetings with yourself ASAP!

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In this energy-boosting episode, celebrity trainer Kira Stokes gets real about remaining relevant in the notoriously competitive fitness world. She digs into the tools — both internal and external — that helped her successfully evolve, make astute business decisions, and meet ever-changing consumer demands. From her early years as an unpaid mentee to launching the top-rated Kira Stokes Fit App, Kira’s wisdom will inspire you to trust yourself as you go after your dreams — regardless of your industry.

In this episode we talk about:

• The most critical element of a long, successful career
• Why you shouldn’t trust everything you see online, and how to vet it
• How to tap into your body’s wisdom when you’re not sure what to do next
• How Kira’s stayed relevant for 28 years — and how you can, too
• The science behind why fitness/movement will help your career
• How to create your own energy in just 5 minutes
• The *best* advice on how to fill your cup (not just your wallet) at work
• Kira’s expert take on the cardio vs strength debate

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In this wisdom-packed episode, John Replogle, current Chairman of One Better Ventures and former CEO of Seventh Generation and Burt’s Bees, shares insights from his own career and the groundbreaking companies he helped build. John believes — and will have you believing — that business must be a force for good in this world. A principles-first leader, John walks us through how to build a career, a business, and a life of meaning and impact.

In this episode we talk about:

• The importance of self-insight in maximizing your potential
• Why experimentation is crucial for growth  – particularly early in your career
• How to set goals that you will *actually* stick to 
• How any business can be a force for good (including yours!)
• An easy-to-understand breakdown of what Venture Capital is AND how it works
• Why we, as consumers, are more powerful than we think ($$)
• What to consider when vetting a compensation package 

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Vanessa Cornell seemed to have it all — a Harvard degree, a career at Goldman, five healthy kids, a packed social schedule — until she realized that a life aligned to others’ expectations was making her miserable. In this stirring episode, the NUSHU founder shares why she decided to turn her life inside-out, and all the unexpected magic that happened as a result. She gets vulnerable about her struggles as a lifelong perfectionist and talks about the exact tools she used to get curious, uncover her truth, and take action on it. If you’re someone who thinks you’re too deep in it to make a massive change, this episode will open your eyes to what’s possible when you’re willing to do the work.

In this episode we talk about:

• Why your intuitive voice deserves to be heard — and listened to
• The one thing you should focus on during moments of uncertainty
• Three questions to help you figure out who you are and what brings you joy
• How to gain control over your inner critic — for good
• What a “gratitude trap” is, and how to prevent it from holding you back
• How to know when it’s time to put an idea into the world
• Vanessa’s #1 tip for aspiring entrepreneurs
• The permission we all need to have a great life AND want more for ourselves!

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Check out NUSHU’s latest Group offerings here.

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In this inspiring episode, we learn how poet, author, rapper, #GirlDad and NY Times Creative Director Joél Leon built an enviable creative career and community. Far from a cookie-cutter career story, Joél had to carve his own path from growing up in the Bronx to being besties with Sharon Salzberg and having a major book deal. A mindfulness practitioner and truly eloquent human, Joél’s story will be particularly compelling for listeners trying to pivot out of “mundane” work into creative professions and for those without traditional educational pedigrees. 

In this episode we talk about:

• Joél’s early days growing up in the Bronx as a hip-hop head
• How to keep your creative flame alive while working “mundane” jobs
• How to leverage free platforms to gain notoriety for your gifts
• Overcoming imposter syndrome and the comparison trap as a creative
• The moment that Joél decided to go “all-in” on his creative career
• Why you shouldn’t rely on work for fulfillment — and what to do instead
• How mindfulness practice serves as a foundation for Joél’s life and work
• Why we should seek harmony rather than balance (this was GENIUS!)

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If you want to thrive in your career, your health has to thrive as well. In this week’s episode, Next Health founder and CEO Dr. Darshan Shah breaks down a science-backed roadmap to optimal health that’s accessible to even the busiest people. Rather than regurgitating the same old information shared by every wellness influencer, Dr. Shah provides time-saving, game-changing tips that will help you increase your focus, productivity, and — your “healthspan” (aka the number of years you live HEALTHFULLY). You’ll leave this episode feeling inspired to take better care of YOU, rather than overwhelmed by unattainable suggestions, no matter where you currently are in your health journey. 

In this episode we talk about:

• What Western medicine doesn’t get (and how that’s finally starting to change!)
• Dr. Shah’s own path from pre-diabetic and drained to healthy & thriving
• What Functional Medicine is, and how we can use it to take control of our own health
• Why you should strive to be the healthiest person in your business! 
• How stress affects us on a cellular level and why *some* stress is actually good for us
• The absolute best workout for when you have no time
• What to think about when founding a business – in any industry
• How to use habit stacking to revolutionize your life and save time
• Exactly how long you should sit and stand every day
• Effective mindfulness practices for meditation-haters

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In this life-changing episode, psychotherapist Britt Frank helps us understand the mechanisms of our nervous systems and how we can work WITH them – rather than against them. By teaching us how our brains function, the “The Science of Stuck” author provides science-backed tools to tackle the toughest career hurdles from procrastination to charging our worth to facing rejection. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of what makes you tick and how to connect more deeply with yourself and your work. 

In this episode we talk about:

• Why there is no such thing as a “crazy person”
• How to learn to listen to your body
• Why our nervous systems keep us stuck – and how to get UNstuck
• Why somatic healing is often the missing link to achieving and *enjoying* success
• A formula for calculating and charging your worth as a service provider
• The power of the “micro-yes” and how it can free you from procrastination
• Facing rejection when going after your dreams
• How workplaces can best support their teams’ mental health
• Play as an antidote to burnout 
• The fundamental magnificence inside every single one of us :) 

Buy Britt’s book The Science of Stuck

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By transforming the world of work, we can truly transform the world at large. This week’s guest Edward Sullivan coaches some of the most well-known and successful CEOs. But rather than focusing on the bottom line, he focuses on culture, relationships, and “Leading With Heart” (also the title of his brand new book). A huge inspiration to us, Edward shares his learnings from over 25 years of working with world-changing leaders through his uniquely empathetic lens.

In this episode we talk about:

• How happy leaders can change the world
• Why loving your work matters
• The self-care strategies of Top CEOs
• The importance of authenticity in work relationships 
• What it means to “Lead with Heart”
• How to discover and own YOUR innate gifts
• How to cultivate a growth mindset (and why a fixed mindset will hold you back)
• Edward’s thoughts on the return to in-person work debate

Find Edward on Instagram or on the Velocity Coaching website. 

Buy Edward’s book Leading with Heart 

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Hilary Hoffman, the founder of SOTO Method, is a phenom in the notoriously competitive fitness industry. In this inspiring episode, Hilary details how what she learned about risk, finance, and feedback as a trader at Goldman Sachs helped her start a fast-growing fitness company, and how SOTO solves a common problem her and many busy professionals face. She gets real about the early days of running SOTO Method from her garage, why she chose to start SOTO while working full-time, and how she makes difficult decisions when it comes to business, finance, and family. Hilary also gives the best advice about how to maintain your vision amidst feedback and criticism, and exactly how to succeed in building a customer-centric business. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, ladder-climbing professional, or somewhere in-between, this episode has astute advice that will help you work smarter and happier.

We talk about:

• Real talk about balancing financial security and bold career decisions
• Why training your mindset will benefit your career, and exactly how to do it
• A must-do exercise to overcome fear in your career journey
• Why Hilary is a big proponent of leaving the door open professionally
• The mindset shift you need to keep pursuing your vision when not everyone around you believes in it
• How to know when feedback is valuable — and when to throw it out
• The mentorship moment that transformed the way Hilary thinks about growth
• How to know if startup life is for you (hint: it’s not for everyone, and that’s okay!)

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Get ready to get real with this week’s guest, Atoosa Rubenstein: former editor-in-chief of CosmoGIRL! and Seventeen magazines. Atoosa shares what was really going on behind-the-scenes in her life as America’s “it-girl”, and why she walked away at the height of her career. We deep-dive into the self-exploration journey she’s been on ever since, and learn why she’s embracing the words “I don’t know” at age 51. This episode will leave you with a fresh perspective on what a well-lived life can look like, and empower you to explore your fullest potential.

We talk about:

• What being a magazine editor was *really* like back in its heyday
• The nitty gritty of how Atoosa rose from college grad to editor-in-chief in 5 years
• Why you shouldn’t stress over making perfect decisions, and what to do instead
• The absolute best time to meditate (it’s not when you think)
• How to embrace life’s mystery — and why it won’t lead you astray
• The *exact* tools Atoosa used to rediscover her Self and find peace
• An invitation to embrace the words “I don’t know”
• Atoosa’s advice for younger generations to find joy in career and life

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Atoosa’s TedX talk, “Leaving It All to Have It All”

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In this powerful episode, serial entrepreneur and lifestyle influencer Michael Chernow takes us through all the habits and mindset shifts that have allowed him to thrive as an entrepreneur. Michael went from hitting rock bottom as an addict in his early 20s to a fitness competitor, founder, and father at 42 — and he’s just getting started. This episode will remind you what is possible for all of us when we prioritize what really matters, and ourselves.

In this episode we talk about:

• Getting started as an entrepreneur
• Things to consider when interviewing for a job
• What to do and not to do when working for a startup
• The highs and lows of entrepreneurship
• The power of habits to fuel you personally and professionally
• Michael’s incredible morning routine that will inspire you to wake up earlier!
• Prioritization and working parenthood

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Order the Joov, Michael’s Red Light Therapy device 

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In this moving episode, we sit down with Yasmine Cheyenne to learn about her trajectory from Brooklyn to the military to becoming a renowned thought leader and published author in the wellness industry. We learn how she transitioned from employee to entrepreneur while growing her community through relatable and heartfelt shares on social media. “The Sugar Jar” author inspires us all to trust ourselves — first and foremost — and to uphold boundaries so that we make space for bigger and better things to enter our lives. 

In this episode we talk about:

• Learning to trust yourself in life and work
• How to deal with imposter syndrome and comparison
• What it feels like to go viral, and why consistency is still key
• Why boundaries are crucial for avoiding burnout
• Building a massive community while staying true to yourself
• How saying ‘no’ creates space for the right opportunities to find us
• The process of writing and releasing a book
• Yasmine’s thoughts on the wellness industry

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In this dynamic conversation with Podcaster, Content Creator and Entrepreneur Liz Moody, we learn how she built a successful career around having conversations. First as a journalist, then as a content creator, and now as the founder of a conversational card deck company, Liz helps us learn how to thrive personally & professionally through building community with others. Grab a pen and paper because Liz sprinkles in dozens of helpful & actionable tips to help you build a career and life that you love!

In this episode we talk about:

• The practice of saying YES to yourself
• The power of conversation — and how to never have a boring one again
• How to get into or pivot away from traditional journalism
• How to build a community around content
• What it’s *really* like to be a professional influencer
• The art of content creation
• How to know when it’s time to hire your first employee
• Micro-actions you can take daily to feel and perform better

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In our premiere episode, we are joined by Vienna Pharaon, Marriage & Family Therapist, author, and creator of the wildly popular Instagram account @MindfulMFT. Vienna takes us behind the scenes of her own professional journey, from growing her private practice to scaling her social media presence to the painstaking process of getting her book — “The Origins of You,” which hits stores this week — over the finish line. We dive into the concept of the “origin wound” and learn how we can heal our own past in order to powerfully move forward in all areas of our lives. 

In this episode we talk about:

• Launching + scaling a service-based business
• Building a successful community on social media
• Landing a book deal and all that goes along with it
• Juggling responsibilities as a multi-hyphenate and working mom
• The importance of asking for help! 
• Making a relationship work as a “power couple”
• What is an “origin wound” and how you can begin to heal yours
• The balance between self-love and accountability

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Startup leaders turned Executive Coaches Amanda Baudier & Rebecca Stump interview wildly successful entrepreneurs, business leaders, & creatives. We give you a peek behind the curtain of how they got where they are today — so that YOU can begin to carve your own path towards success. Each episode shares personal stories as well as actionable takeaways that you can apply today to begin living a more joyful and fulfilled life. Come for the career tips — stay for the laughs. We believe that you deserve to be wildly successful, but more than that — you deserve to be wildly happy.

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In this episode, we sit down with the brilliant and surprisingly candid Dr. James Doty, author, Stanford professor, and founder of Stanford’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research. We dive into his transformative journey from a traumatic childhood marked by poverty to his encounter with a mentor who inspired his NY Times Bestselling book “Into the Magic Shop” and also changed the trajectory of his life. With his new book, “Mind Magic: The Neuroscience of Manifestation and How It Changes Everything” James takes learnings from his own wildly fascinating life and distills them down into systems that can help us all find a little more magic in our everyday lives. 

We talk about:

• How childhood trauma can affect future success and well-being
• The profound impact of mentors in shaping one's self-worth and resilience
• How to hone your intuition and use it to build an authentic life
• Redefining "magic" as the potential for extraordinary events to manifest when we shift our outlook
• The importance of self-acceptance and finding joy in the journey, regardless of external measures of success
• Compassion and altruism as the ultimate signs of a strong character 
• How to see setbacks as opportunities for growth and self-discovery
• How to find awe and gratitude in everyday experiences
• Why Atheists (like Dr. Doty) can also be spiritual

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Lydia Fenet is one of, if not THE, most sought-after charity auctioneers in the world. She’s graced thousands of stages and raised over $1 billion for over 800 nonprofit organizations. Take a peek at Lydia’s Instagram or scroll through one of her books, and you’ll immediately be transfixed by her infectious energy and you-can-sit-with-me confidence. Now the founder of the Lydia Fenet Agency, Lydia’s rise to the top came with important lessons about owning your worth, taking calculated risk, and being willing to put in the work. Lydia has built a BIG life for herself — and she’s spilling all of her secrets.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why rejection is actually the key to building confidence
• Lydia’s best tips for cultivating a big life — no matter where you come from
• How to own your worth and ask for what you deserve in your career
• A tried-and-true way to overcome imposter syndrome, even in the most intimidating rooms
• The pivotal moment when Lydia decided to start charging money as a charity auctioneer (we can all relate!)
• Lydia’s advice for filling your cup when you have a very full plate
• Why financial literacy is crucial to success — and where to start if you feel behind
• How Lydia manages occasionally missing out on big life moments as an entrepreneur
• Why Lydia is willing to send YOU a copy of her book proposal (seriously.)

Lydia’s favorite independent bookstores where you can buy her book (in addition to the usual spots):

Diane’s Books in Greenwich, CT

G.J. Ford Bookshop in St. Simons, GA

Garden District Book Shop in New Orleans, LA

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Rebekah “Bex” Borucki’s success story is as unique and inspiring as she is. Starting her career as an OG YouTube wellness guru and rare woman of color in the industry, she is now the Founder of Row House Publishing – an imprint revolutionizing the publishing industry by amplifying marginalized voices and paying (gasp!) fair wages to their authors. Bex is a quintessential multi-hyphenate, a “hot grandma” (our words not hers), and one of the most big-hearted people we know. In this episode we talk about:

• The common thread tying together past and present professional incarnations of Bex
• Challenges faced and lessons learned from growing up in a community with limited resources
• How childhood experiences shaped Bex's career path – centering community and service 
• Embracing both left-brained and right-brained qualities in navigating life and work
• Rejecting traditional hierarchies in favor of collaborative leadership
• Balancing motherhood, activism, and entrepreneurship
• Overcoming fear and embracing authenticity in all aspects of life
• How mindfulness helps Bex as a neurodivergent founder with a very full plate

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After a wildly successful career in modeling, Agatha Relota Luczo returned to her family’s ancestral roots in Sicily (literally) to found Furtuna Skin — a fully regenerative line of luxe skincare. Now the brand’s Founder and CEO, she shares the magic of La Furtuna Estate, the 800 acre farm behind Furtuna Skin, as well as the challenges involved in scaling a business while remaining steadfast in her dedication to quality, sustainability, and transparency. In this episode we talk about:

• The complex process of developing a bespoke formula from scratch (it ain’t easy, folks!)
• How Furtuna Skin found their niche in an overly crowded industry
• Why “wildly potent” ingredients matter for skincare efficacy
• Why Agatha initially chose to be the Chief Creative Officer and NOT the CEO of the company she founded
• What “regenerative beauty” means and how it differs from clean beauty
• How to avoid being green-washed by the other beauty brands
• The challenges of scaling a business while maintaining high sustainability standards — and how to overcome them
• How Agatha juggles parenting four kids while running a business

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James McCrae, the mystic behind the viral @wordsarevibrations IG account, began his creative journey long before anyone knew of his work — writing thousands of poems the world never saw. Today, the author, teacher, and community leader is impassioned about helping anyone unleash their inner creative — and find the courage to put their work into the world. In this episode, James shares how he used intuition and a sense of play to leave an unfulfilling corporate career and build a creative empire. This episode will give you a new appreciation for your innate creativity and a clear roadmap to not only help it blossom, but also to incorporate it into your work and life.

We talk about:

• Where to start if you want to tap into your creativity
• Why we should all spend more time doing nothing
• The surprising relationship between ego and intuition
• Why launching an idea before you’re ready can drastically improve your chance of success
• How to work with — not against — your inner critic when putting work into the world
• The yin and yang of creativity — and how to use them to get unstuck in your creative process
• Why being an artist is not all about talent — and what’s more important instead

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Corey Keyes is a sociologist, professor emeritus at Emory University, and author of “Languishing: How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down” who studies what makes life worth living. In this episode, Corey shares how he emerged from a horrific childhood to a possibility-filled life of challenging the status quo. We dive into how ‘the way things are’ often contributes to our feelings of languishing and why action is the antidote. Corey invites us to challenge the ideas of success, burnout, and mental illness — providing a roadmap for anyone to flourish.

We talk about:

What it was like to be the first to study mental HEALTH — not illness

How to tell if you’re “languishing” — and exactly what to do about it

The one thing you can do today to flourish in your life

What it means to live an ethical life beyond the context of religion

How to get off autopilot and feel re-engaged in your career

The difference between burnout and demoralization

The fascinating relationship between stress and flourishing

Two questions to ask yourself if you want to find more purpose in your work

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