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Sarah Larson Levey, CEO of Y7 Studio: “There’s no good time to start.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
ICYMI, we’re on tour for “How To Skimm Your Life” (https://theskimm.com/book). While we’re away, here’s a quick chat we had with Sarah Larson Levey. She’s the co-founder and CEO of Y7 Studio, the y...
ListenAshley Graham, supermodel, entrepreneur and host of Pretty Big Deal: “People want to [put] you into a box. But it's your decision if you want to go along with the molding or not.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ashley Graham is the ultimate multihyphenate. Think: supermodel, entrepreneur, designer, author, advocate, and a new mom. On the road to success, she’s defied every label that people have tried to ...
ListenEileen Fisher: “I’m always listening to people.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Eileen Fisher started her career as an interior and graphic designer. But that changed in the 80s. Eileen took a trip to Japan, where the kimono inspired her to start her own fashion brand. With no...
ListenDr. Yaba Blay, scholar-activist: “When I think about my relationship to the academy, part of the struggle was I don't want to talk in academic prose… Because who's gonna see it? And who's it gonna benefit?” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dr. Yaba Blay is a scholar-activist and cultural consultant whose work centers on the lived experiences of Black women and girls. While she’s got all of the degrees and academic accolades, Dr. Blay...
ListenValerie Jarrett, former Sr. Advisor to President Obama: “Compartmentalizing” is key from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Valerie Jarrett started her career as a corporate lawyer. But in the late 80s, she made a change and headed to work in the mayor’s office in her hometown of Chicago. That’s where Valerie hired a yo...
ListenSFTC Special: Routine, Reality, and You from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Let’s be real: some of us had big things planned for 2020, before the pandemic came along. But even with everything going on, a lot of Skimm’rs haven’t let that get in their way. And one thing we’v...
ListenErika Nardini, CEO of Barstool Sports: “The job should scare you.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Erika Nardini has spent her career growing and marketing brands, heading up big-name companies like Microsoft, Yahoo!, and AOL. She was living in Boston when a tiny sports publication called Barsto...
ListenLIVE with Hannah Bronfman: “Focus on myself” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Hannah Bronfman knows a thing or two about hustle. She’s been a professional DJ, the cofounder of an app, and an author. And now, she’s the founder of the lifestyle brand HBFIT. One of our favorite...
ListenPoppy Harlow, CNN anchor: “I’ve learned how to say no” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Poppy Harlow is an anchor on CNN Newsroom. She’s the host of the podcast Boss Files, where she talks to badass leaders about how they made it to the top. She’s interviewed everyone from Warren Buff...
ListenChristina Applegate and Linda Cardellini: “Persistence wins” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Both Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini started their careers when they were really young. Christina shot her first commercial before she could walk and talk. And Linda’s first big role was i...
ListenJoi Gordon, CEO of Dress for Success: “Find your purpose and your passion.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Joi Gordon is the CEO of Dress for Success. That’s the nonprofit that provides low-income women clothing and career counseling to help them succeed in their careers. But she didn’t start there. Joi...
ListenShilpa Shah and Karla Gallardo, co-founders of Cuyana: “They have to inspire you every day” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Shilpa Shah and Karla Gallardo are the co-founders of Cuyana, the fashion brand that’s all about “fewer, better things.” Aka high-quality clothes and bags at a price that doesn’t hurt your wallet. ...
ListenChelsea Handler: “Instinct is everything." from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It’s Stress Awareness Month. Chelsea Handler has been working on managing hers. You know Chelsea as the comedian … turned late-night host … turned Netflix documentarian … turned activist and advoca...
ListenTracy Sun, Cofounder and SVP of New Markets at Poshmark: “Failure’s kind of like a hike. When you’re doing it, it really sucks.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Tracy Sun is an expert at making big changes in her career. She started off as a neuroscience researcher. Casual. But then she decided to follow her passion for fashion and business. Throughout her...
ListenLIVE with Sarah Goldberg, actress: “Imposter syndrome is real." from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Sarah Goldberg has been passionate about acting since she was a little kid. She got her first big break at the Young Vic Theatre in London, but eventually made the switch from the stage to the scre...
ListenLIVE with Sarah Kate Ellis, President and CEO of GLAAD: “Storytelling is a bridge-builder.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Sarah Kate Ellis started her career in the magazine industry, where she helped launch and revitalize major media brands at outlets like InStyle, Vogue, and New York Magazine. Now, she’s the Preside...
ListenArlan Hamilton, Founder of Backstage Capital: “It’s not a sob story that gets you the check.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Arlan Hamilton started her career in the music industry, working with artists like Jason Derulo, Toni Braxton, and CeeLo Green. But in 2015, she took a look at Silicon Valley and saw a major lack o...
ListenKatia Beauchamp, Co-founder and CEO of Birchbox: “You just have to swing for the home run.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Katia Beauchamp started her career in finance. But after a few years, she decided that she didn’t feel challenged. So Katia switched gears … and went to Harvard Business School. Casual. That’s wher...
ListenRebecca Jarvis, ABC News correspondent: “Right now” is the last time she negotiated for herself. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rebecca Jarvis grew up with two passions: journalism and econ. As a teenager, she was even a reporter for a local kids’ program in Minnesota. But after college, Rebecca decided to go into finance. ...
ListenBonus: Meet ‘Skimm This’ from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
If you like hearing from us once a week, how about audio from theSkimm every day? Our daily news podcast, ‘Skimm This,’ launches on Monday. Every weekday, we’re breaking down the most important sto...
ListenPeggy Johnson, EVP of Business Development at Microsoft: “Not listening” is the biggest mistake people make when negotiating from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
You might’ve noticed that we’ve been talking about money lately at theSkimm. A big part of money 101: knowing how to negotiate. Peggy Johnson’s an expert. She’s the EVP of business development at M...
ListenAnu Duggal and Sutian Dong, Partners of Female Founders Fund: “Investors want to hear what drives you.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Anu Duggal and Sutian Dong are the partners of Female Founders Fund, where they invest in tech companies started by women. Anu began her career as an entrepreneur -- including starting India’s firs...
ListenAmber Venz Box, Co-founder and President of RewardStyle: “[Find] the yin to your yang.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Valentine’s Day is coming up. And Amber Venz Box knows a thing or two about making relationships work … at work. She’s the president of RewardStyle -- the company she founded with her then-boyfrien...
ListenRebecca Minkoff: “Dammit, drag another seat up.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
New York Fashion Week kicks off this week. So we sat down with Rebecca Minkoff -- the co-founder and creative director of, you guessed it, Rebecca Minkoff, LLC. That’s the fashion brand she started...
ListenArielle Charnas, founder of Something Navy: “The feedback is how I built my business.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Arielle Charnas is the super influencer behind the style blog-turned-brand Something Navy. Arielle started the blog in 2009, when she was just 22 years old. And since then, she’s gained a following...
ListenJillian Michaels: “Find a ‘why’” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
New Year...new Skimm’d from the Couch. We’re starting off the year with the queen of motivation, Jillian Michaels. You might remember Jillian from her role as a trainer on the hit NBC show, “The Bi...
ListenAlexa von Tobel, Founder and CEO of LearnVest: “You’re good. I promise. Go to sleep.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
When Alexa von Tobel graduated college, she still had a lot of q’s about how to manage her cash. So she did what anyone would: wrote a 75-page business plan. And took it to Harvard Business School....
ListenSamantha Barry, editor-in-chief of Glamour: “This isn’t baseball; I’m gonna cry.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Samantha Barry grew up in Ireland. And she always knew news was the path for her. Sam started out her career as a researcher, and then became an international reporter. Her reporting took her aroun...
ListenMartha Stewart: "Look for a void." from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our guest this week is the one and only Martha Stewart. Growing up, she had a knack for all things lifestyle: cooking, gardening and sewing. But after college, she decided to follow a different pat...
ListenBeth Comstock, first female Vice Chair of GE: “Tell me one thing I don’t want to hear.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Beth Comstock is the first female vice chair of GE. But before that, she built a career in communications at companies like CBS, CNN, and NBCUniversal. At NBC, Beth helped launch one of your favori...
ListenLauren Bush Lauren: “[I tell my team] I’m struggling with this specific question. What is your take?” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Lauren Bush Lauren has diplomacy in her blood. Former President George HW Bush is her grandfather, and President George W Bush is her uncle. But Lauren has built a legacy all her own. She’s the CEO...
ListenBarbara Corcoran: “Can you take less?” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We're baaaack. With vino. And Barbara Corcoran. You know Barbara as one of the sharks on “Shark Tank.” But the show is just one part of her story. After college, Barbara took a job as a teacher. Sh...
ListenJennifer Palmieri, Former White House Communications Director: “If you act like you belong in the room, people think you do.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Midterm elections are in T minus 6 days. Politicians are trying to convince you to hire them. And behind every politician...is a communications director helping them get the word out. So we brought...
ListenAshLee Strong, National Press Secretary for House Speaker Paul Ryan: “[The worst advice I ever got] Stay in your lane.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Midterm elections are in T minus 6 days. Politicians are trying to convince you to hire them. And behind every politician...is a communications director helping them get the word out. So we brought...
ListenSylvia Acevedo, CEO of Girl Scouts: “I didn’t know who Shawn Mendes was. Big mistake.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
When Sylvia Acevedo was 7 years old, she was a Girl Scout. One night, her troop leader caught her looking up at the stars...and encouraged her to pursue that interest. Sylvia took that advice. And ...
ListenKatie Couric: “Say yes to everything.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Katie Couric is one of the most recognized faces in journalism today. You’re probably one of the millions of people who have tuned in to one of Katie’s shows over the years, whether that was “Getti...
ListenTory Burch: “Be prepared to thicken your skin.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Tory Burch is the founder, chairman, and CEO of … Tory Burch. You know her as the woman (and the name) behind so many of your favorite clothes. But way before she created those iconic Reva flats, s...
ListenTaraji P Henson: “I thought that meant I couldn’t act.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
You might know Taraji P Henson as Cookie on “Empire,” or from her roles in movies like “Hustle and Flow” and “Hidden Figures.” But you might not know the rest of Taraji’s story. She’s always wanted...
ListenNancy Brinker, founder of the Susan G Komen Foundation: “Start with the end in mind.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Nancy Brinker started the Susan G Komen Foundation in 1982 after her sister was diagnosed with breast cancer. Back then, she had just $200 and a list of potential donors. Now, it’s one of the large...
ListenChristina Tosi, Founder and CEO of Milk Bar: “I dare you to work longer, and harder, and faster than me.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Christina Tosi started baking at home with her family. And after going to college for applied mathematics, she decided to get back to those baking roots. She went to culinary school and worked in a...
ListenSusan Lyne, President and Founder of BBG Ventures: “Don’t say yes or no in the room.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Susan Lyne’s career isn’t easy to Skimm. She grew up in Boston, and after going to college for a while, decided to skip school and get straight into her career. Susan was a journalist. Then she swi...
ListenKat Cole, President and COO of FOCUS Brands: “I’ve had my team put in jail.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Kat Cole started her career as a waitress at Hooters. At first, she was just helping out her family. But in her second year of college, she decided to turn that side hustle...into her main hustle. ...
ListenMargaret Brennan, moderator of 'Face the Nation': “It’s like cramming for an exam.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Margaret Brennan is the moderator of “Face the Nation” and a senior correspondent for CBS. But she didn’t always plan to be a journalist. At first, Margaret thought she wanted to be a diplomat, so ...
ListenArianna Huffington: She cut out “Game of Thrones” for 8 hours of sleep. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
You know Arianna Huffington as the woman who put the Huffington in The Huffington Post. But she’s got a lot more on her resume. Including ‘best-selling author’ and ‘ran for office.’ But in 2007, af...
ListenMichele Promaulayko, Editor in Chief of Cosmopolitan: “I’m incredibly immature.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Michele Promaulayko fell in love with magazines as a teenager. Since then, she’s gone from dreaming about magazines...to building a career in publishing, working at places like Women’s Health and Y...
ListenFounder Chat: Getting dad-vice from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Growing this B was not easy. Translation: we ask our family for advice all the time. In this episode, we talk to our dads about some of the things that we’ve learned from them along the way. And we...
ListenMelanie Whelan, CEO of SoulCycle: “Chief Weed Officer” -- on her bad habits. Not the kind you’re thinking, promise. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Melanie has a personal rule for herself: if she hears about something three times, from three different people, she has to try it. That rule has led her to new books, restaurants, and… SoulCycle. W...
ListenKatrina Lake, co-founder and CEO of Stitch Fix: “Mini bottles of wine in hotel coffee cups.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Katrina Lake spent the first part of her career watching other entrepreneurs pitch their companies to her VC firm. But then she decided she wanted to try it out herself. So she went to Harvard Busi...
ListenMindy Grossman, President and CEO of Weight Watchers: “[I look for] cool, curious, and connected [when I hire].” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Mindy Grossman graduated college at 20 and was on her way to law school. But then she changed her mind – so she broke her engagement, packed her bags, and moved to New York City. Luckily, that gamb...
ListenTyler Haney, Founder and CEO of Outdoor Voices: “All I wanted was comfortable clothes to sweat in.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Tyler Haney is the CEO and founder of Outdoor Voices. Today, you know OV as one of your favorite brands to wear to the gym...or to walk your dog around the block. Tyler got the idea for her company...
ListenShan-Lyn Ma, founder and CEO of Zola: "I've always known that I would love to start my own company at some point." from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our guest this week is Shan-Lyn Ma. She started her company Zola in 2013, after she realized that buying wedding gifts is fun for...pretty much nobody. Flash forward to now, and hundreds of thousan...
ListenAriel Kaye, Founder and CEO of Parachute: “No one is as invested in the business as you.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ariel Kaye's career in home goods started out as a side hustle. But in 2013, she decided to leave a stable career in advertising and turn that side hustle... into her main hustle. She called it Par...
ListenLinnea Roberts: Founder and CEO of Gingerbread Capital from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our guest this week is Linnea Roberts. She’s the founder and CEO of Gingerbread Capital, the venture capital firm she started after she ‘flunked’ retirement. Inspired by her mom Ginger, her company...
ListenFounder Chat: Learning How To Manage from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On the couch, Gregg Renfrew talked to us about being a manager. And how it’s not exactly her favorite thing to do. We can relate. Figuring out how to manage people was something we had to learn alo...
ListenGregg Renfrew: Founder and CEO of Beautycounter from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gregg Renfrew is all about side hustles. On her resume: everything from starting a cleaning company in college...to launching a biz to make dress shopping less awful for bridesmaids. These days, sh...
ListenFounder Chat: Cash Money 101 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week at theSkimm is all about your wallet. On the couch, Hope Taitz talked to us about how women can control their own destiny...by controlling their cash money. Also happening this week: inte...
ListenHope Taitz: CEO and Managing Partner of ELY Capital from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week at theSkimm we're talking about your wallet. So our guest on the couch is CEO and Managing Partner of ELY Capital Hope Taitz. Hope invests in consumer tech – including theSkimm – and she’...
ListenFounder Chat: You v. You from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week, Christie Hefner talked to us about her time at Playboy. And all the ‘WTF moments’ that come with being in charge of a company at 29 years old. Here are our tips on how to move up at work...
ListenChristie Hefner: Former CEO and Chairman of Playboy Enterprises from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Christie Hefner is the daughter of, you guessed it, Hugh Hefner. She spent 20 years as chairman and CEO of Playboy. Making her the longest-serving female in that position. Ever. This week, she talk...
ListenFounder Chat: Using Your Superpower from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Melissa Ben-Ishay built a brand using her superpowers. This week, we're talking about how to use your own and how to build a brand around your passion. Without getting tired of it. Cape, on. Learn ...
ListenMelissa Ben-Ishay: Founder and Chief Product Officer of Baked by Melissa from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week’s guest puts the Melissa in Baked by Melissa. Melissa Ben-Ishay started her company when she was just 24 years old. And built it from a bite-sized storefront in Manhattan...to a nationwid...
ListenFounder Chat: Working with Women from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our guests this week – Today Show's Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie, and Libby Leist – work prettttty closely together. We're sharing our tips on how to find the Hoda to your Savannah. And how to share...
ListenHoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie, and Libby Leist from NBC's Today Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Hoda, Savannah, and Libby are the all-female dream team of morning TV. Hear them talk about making history at NBC, getting nervous before big interviews, and why there's way more than one path to s...
ListenFounder Chat: Crying at Work from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Joanna Coles says she doesn't cry at the office. But for some of us, it's kind of a thing. We're sharing some tips we've learned to keep it on the down low. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
ListenJoanna Coles: Chief Content Officer of Hearst Magazines from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We're ending our first season with a force of nature, Joanna Coles. She’s the Chief Content Officer of Hearst Magazines. And author of “Love Rules: How to Find a Real Relationship in a Digital Worl...
ListenFounder Chat: Making a Career Change from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Things we can relate to: choosing the wrong major, wanting to change careers, not having the “right" experience for a new job. Today, we’re talking about how to sell yourself in order to make a car...
ListenPayal Kadakia: Founder and Executive Chairman of ClassPass from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
ClassPass is a monthly fitness subscription service in over 50 cities worldwide. But this is no overnight success story. Founder and Executive Chairman Payal Kadakia talks to us about the versions ...
ListenFounder Chat: Turning Your Side Hustle into a Business from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Meet our Bonus Episodes. Every Thursday, Carly and Danielle will answer your career questions, share their stories, and give you tips for finding success. Listen through to the end to find out how ...
ListenSara Blakely: Founder and CEO of Spanx from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Pinch us, please. We sat down with Sara Blakely, aka the no. 1 person we’ve looked up to since the day we started theSkimm. She’s the Founder and CEO of Spanx – the billion-dollar shapewear company...
ListenJenny Fleiss: Co-Founder of Rent the Runway, Co-Founder/CEO of Code Eight from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week, we’re talking to Jenny Fleiss. She co-founded Rent the Runway – the company that lets you rent designer outfits without having to drop some serious cash. She’s now the co-founder and CEO...
ListenNancy Dubuc: CEO of Vice Media, Former President and CEO of A+E Networks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our guest this week is making headlines. She just stepped down as President and CEO of A+E Networks. And is taking over as the CEO of Vice Media. Nancy's been on Fortune's 50 Most Powerful Women in...
ListenLeandra Medine: Founder of Man Repeller from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Leandra Medine started her popular fashion website – Man Repeller – as a junior in college. She's a staple on Forbes' 30 Under 30 List. Is the author of "Man Repeller: Seeking Love. Finding Overall...
ListenSallie Krawcheck: Co-Founder and CEO of Ellevest - Episode 004 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Warning: This episode may cause mild to severe inspiration. This week, we're sitting down with a legend in the finance world, Sallie Krawcheck. She's the co-founder and CEO of Ellevest, the digital...
ListenReshma Saujani: Founder and CEO of Girls Who Code from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Get ready to be inspired. Today's guest is Reshma Saujani, Founder and CEO of Girls Who Code – the non-profit working to close the gender gap in technology. Before starting Girls Who Code, Reshma w...
ListenTina Brown: Editor, Author, and Founder/CEO of Tina Brown Live Media from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Tina Brown made her name as the legendary editor of Vanity Fair. Now, she's the Founder and CEO of Tina Brown Live Media, which puts on the annual Women in the World Summit. She's also the author o...
ListenWhitney Wolfe Herd: Founder and CEO of Bumble from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
For the very first episode, Carly and Danielle sit down with Whitney Wolfe Herd. She's the founder and CEO of Bumble – the dating app that lets women make the first move. The company has since expa...
ListenAvailable Now: Skimm'd from The Couch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
You know the brands – Spanx, Vanity Fair, Girls Who Code. Listen to Skimm’d from The Couch every Wednesday to get to know the women behind them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...
ListenMisty Copeland, principal dancer, American Ballet Theatre: “I want to diversify [ballet]. I want people to see and know that a Black girl can be a ballerina in a mainstream White company.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Misty Copeland is the most famous ballet dancer in the world. Which means that throughout her career, she's had to consistently break down barriers. For background: Misty made history when she beca...
ListenMonica Royer, founder and CEO, Monica + Andy: “I literally came into the hospital without thinking about [founding my business] and left the hospital on a mission.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Entrepreneurship runs in Monica Royer’s family. Her brother Andy founded Bonobos, the menswear company that changed the retail game. And Monica took notes on his journey before carving out a space ...
ListenKim Cattrall, actress and producer: “I have self worth. And I’m expensive.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
If you need some tips on advocating for yourself at work… Kim Cattrall’s got you covered. The actress and producer joined us to talk about how she learned to negotiate for herself from a young age....
ListenLilli Gordon, founder and CEO, First Aid Beauty: “You have to have this crazy, almost irrational, belief in your own ability to get something done.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Once Lilli Gordon found the beauty industry, she left her old career in finance and economics behind. After decades crunching numbers, Lilli wanted to solve different kinds of problems. Specificall...
ListenPhaedra Ellis-Lamkins, co-founder and CEO of Promise: "When you feel like you're fighting for justice, it empowers you in a different way because it's not just for you…. And I think that makes you very powerful." from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins has always been focused on creating change. She started as a leader in the labor and environmental movements, and she’s now using tech to create impact at scale. Her company, ...
ListenJeni Britton Bauer, founder and Chief Creative Officer, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams: “Sometimes the things that seem like your disadvantages can be your advantages.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jeni Britton Bauer eats ice cream every single day. While that's become a quarantine habit for a lot of us, it's actually a key component of Jeni's job. That’s because she’s the founder and chief c...
ListenLori Gottlieb, psychotherapist and author: "The uncomfortable is a great place to be." from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Lori Gottlieb knows what it’s like to make a risky career move. Or four. Before becoming a bestselling author and therapist, Lori was a TV exec, then a medical student... and then a journalist. Thi...
ListenLeslie Blodgett, former CEO and founder, bareMinerals: “I learned that when I'm desperate, when I can't seem to find my way, is when I get most creative.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Leslie Blodgett is a trailblazer in the beauty industry. She is the former CEO and founder of bareMinerals, a product she grew into an almost two billion dollar business. She sat down with us to ta...
ListenKarlie Kloss, model and founder, Kode with Klossy: “You have to realize your limits.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Karlie Kloss is one of the most famous supermodels in the world. And she’s also an entrepreneur. She is the founder of Kode with Klossy, a free coding boot camp for girls across America. This week ...
ListenBONUS EPISODE with Betsey Johnson, fashion designer: “I’ve played my life very instinctively.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Betsey Johnson joined us on a special bonus episode of Skimm’d from The Couch. She first took the fashion industry by storm in the 1960s and became famous for her instantly recognizable designs. An...
ListenKate Upton, model and founder, Strong4Me: “You are your only advocate.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
You probably know Kate Upton as a model and actress. She’s also a mother and businesswoman. Kate started working when she was 15, and achieved her success by putting in 16-hour workdays and challen...
ListenJudy Smith, crisis management expert and founder of Smith & Company: "I [was] sitting in the Oval, just kickin' it with the president..." from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Judy Smith is the real-life Olivia Pope. Her life and career in crisis management inspired the making of ABC’s hit TV show “Scandal.” And Judy’s real-life clients include some of the most famous ce...
ListenTina Tchen, CEO of Time’s Up: "Building better workplaces for our employees [is]...essential to build resilient workforces and workplaces for the future." from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Tina Tchen is challenging companies to build better workplaces. As the CEO of Time’s Up, she’s focused on equality in the office. As a lawyer by trade, Tina has also been a political aide as chief ...
ListenBONUS EPISODE with Claire Wasserman, founder of Ladies Get Paid and host of "Friends Who Talk About Money": "You will probably make more money if you talk about it." from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Welcome to a special bonus episode where we’re talking about one of our favorite topics: money. Claire Wasserman is the founder of Ladies Get Paid and host of John Hancock’s new podcast, “Friends W...
ListenTeresa Carlson, VP, Worldwide Public Sector at Amazon Web Services: “Write your own job description.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Teresa Carlson has closed negotiations around the world. As the head of the worldwide public sector for Amazon Web Services, she convinces government and nonprofit clients to commit to a major tech...
ListenNorah O’Donnell, anchor of the 'CBS Evening News': "Preparation builds confidence and confidence builds success." from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Norah O’Donnell is the most-watched woman in news in the country. She is the anchor and managing editor of the 'CBS Evening News', making her the third woman ever to solo anchor a network evening b...
ListenCarmen Rita Wong, author, host, and financial expert: “People say, ‘Oh, this door closed. This door closed.’ And I'd be like, ‘Well, I'll take a chainsaw and make a door.’” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We all have questions about money. And Carmen Rita Wong had the answers for us on this week’s episode. She’s an author, personal finance expert, and the former host and co-creator of CNBC's On The ...
ListenJulie Greenwald, chairman & COO, Atlantic Records: “You have to outwork everybody else.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Julie Greenwald is a powerhouse in the music industry. She started out in the business as an assistant in 1992, and worked her way up to help build Def Jam Records. Now, she’s the chairman and COO ...
ListenTiffany R. Warren, SVP, Chief Diversity Officer at Omnicom: “Being a microphone for people who can't be in the room is an honor and a power that I take extremely seriously.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Tiffany R. Warren realized her calling early in life. She is the SVP, Chief Diversity Officer for Omnicom, one of the largest advertising and marketing networks in the world. She’s also the founder...
ListenPadma Lakshmi: “We're not taught to advocate for ourselves at the expense of maybe ruffling some feathers.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Padma Lakshmi has our dream job. She’s the host and executive producer of “Top Chef” and the upcoming series “Taste The Nation.” And her career has taken her all over the world to try the best food...
ListenLoni Love, comedian and co-host of The Real: “I want people to be inspired.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This episode was recorded on May 28, 2020. Loni Love brings effortless personality, confidence, and honesty to TV screens daily as the co-host of The Real. And the secret to her success: persevera...
ListenAriane Goldman, founder and CEO of HATCH: “Fear and ambition together is incredibly powerful.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ariane Goldman is no stranger to taking risks. She climbed the corporate ladder for years before quitting to dive into fashion. She started HATCH, a company creating style solutions for pregnant wo...
ListenLindsay Peoples Wagner, Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue: “Empathy is everything.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Lindsay Peoples Wagner is the youngest editor-in-chief of a Condé Nast publication. She’s also the only Black female editor-in-chief of a major US fashion magazine. She sat down with us this week t...
ListenJennifer Justice, entertainment exec and founder, The Justice Department: “I started seeing that when I advocated for people, it was different than other people doing it.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jennifer Justice is an expert negotiator. As an entertainment attorney (for Jay-Z) and now as the CEO and founder of The Justice Department, she’s a pro at getting people what they deserve. Tune in...
ListenBethenny Frankel, founder & CEO, Skinnygirl: “I definitely paved the way for every reality star… I had my eye on the prize from the minute I got in there.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Bethenny Frankel grew up learning how to hustle. And for her entire career, she’s consistently bet on herself and her ideas. She joined us this week to talk about where that hustle comes from. And ...
ListenBONUS EPISODE with Kaylin Marcotte, founder and CEO of JIGGY from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Welcome to a special bonus episode of Skimm’d from the Couch with a focus on small businesses. We’re talking to small business founder and CEO Kaylin Marcotte, who turned her nightly routine of puz...
ListenEva Chen, director of fashion partnerships, Instagram: “I think it's really important if you have a door open [to you], keep it propped open." from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
While Eva Chen is known for her loyal following on IG (us included), she’s also known for carving out a career path that’s totally her own. She started off in editorial, and now she straddles the t...
ListenLaura Prepon, actress and director: “People are going to tell you no. That cannot deter you.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Whether you’ve seen her as Donna on That ‘70s Show or as Alex on Orange Is The New Black, chances are Laura Prepon has been on your radar for years. But becoming a famous actress and director took ...
ListenAdriana Cisneros, CEO of Cisneros: "I think when you have a crisis... it is kind of a unique opportunity to really think about what matters to the core of [a] business and rethink it.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Right now, it’s hard to think about what will happen next week, let alone next year. Enter Adriana Cisneros, the CEO of Cisneros, who told us she’s always thinking 50 years into the future. At a mi...
ListenRatana Stephens, CEO of Nature’s Path: “When it comes to business and people, I'm a lioness.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ratana Stephens has always been fiercely loyal to her instincts and her employees. This week, she walked us through how she and her husband built Nature’s Path from a local food favorite into a glo...
ListenMeg Whitman, CEO of Quibi: “Leadership in crisis is about getting down into the trenches.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Meg Whitman is a three-time tech CEO (think: she’s been in charge of eBay, HP, and now, Quibi). So she’s had experience leading a team through times of crisis before. This week, she told us how her...
ListenSheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook: “Resilience… it’s like a muscle, which means you build it.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
As one of the most prominent tech executives in the world, Sheryl Sandberg’s professional and personal experiences have taught her how to be resilient. Even in the most difficult circumstances. Thi...
ListenGlennon Doyle, author: “Untame the companies.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What happens when we actually listen to our gut? Bestselling author and activist Glennon Doyle is no stranger to having deeply honest conversations with herself. And she sat down with Danielle this...
ListenAnnie Lawless, founder of Lawless Beauty and co-founder of Suja Juice: “When you take an investment, it's like a marriage.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Annie Lawless is the founder of not one - but two - successful businesses. She started her career as the co-founder of Suja Juice, one of the largest organic juice companies in the country. Now, sh...
ListenKarlie Kloss: “You have to realize your limits.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Karlie Kloss is one of the most famous supermodels in the world. And she’s also an entrepreneur. She is the founder of Kode with Klossy, a free coding boot camp for girls across America. This week ...
ListenLydia Fenet, auctioneer and Global Director at Christie’s Auction House: “I realized I was making a third of what everyone else was making.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Note to self: always bring a gavel to future meetings. Lydia Fenet always has one in her purse. She’s the Global Director for Strategic Partnerships at Christie’s, and the company’s lead benefit au...
ListenGretchen Carlson: “When you decide to jump off a cliff like that, you have no idea what's going to happen.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week, we sat down with someone who knows a thing or two about making tough career decisions. As a career journalist, Gretchen Carlson has also become an advocate for equality and dignity in th...
ListenLo Bosworth, founder and CEO of Love Wellness: “My body could just not manage the stress anymore.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We feel like we know Lauren “Lo” Bosworth because we watched her grow up on television. But in the decade that’s passed since The Hills, she has also made a name for herself as an entrepreneur. She...
ListenErica Williams Simon, entrepreneur and author: “The only way out of feeling stuck is to move.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Erica Williams Simon is a writer, host, and the CEO of Sage House media. Her new book reveals how she re-wrote her life story and shares how you can do the same. She walked us through how she makes...
ListenCoach Monica Aldama from Cheer: “Sometimes I have to mat-talk myself.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
If the phrase ‘mat talk’ means nothing to you, it’s time to watch Cheer on Netflix. This week, we sat down with the fearless leader of Navarro College Cheerleading, Coach Monica aka the Queen. She’...
ListenAmanda Hesser, CEO of Food52: “When push comes to shove... skillset doesn’t matter. It’s the trust in the relationship.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
If you’re looking for some dinner inspiration, look no further than Food52. And this week, we sat down with its co-founder and CEO, Amanda Hesser. She’s had some of our dream jobs, including appren...
ListenShiza Shahid, co-founder of the Malala Fund: “My friends were sneaking out to parties and I was sneaking out to protests.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Growing up in Islamabad, Shiza Shahid became interested in activism. And that interest propelled her to start the global nonprofit, the Malala Fund. Eight years (and Malala's Nobel Peace Prize) lat...
ListenKate Upton: “You are your only advocate.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
You probably know Kate Upton as a model and actress. She’s also a mother and businesswoman. Kate started working when she was 15, and achieved her success by putting in 16-hour workdays and challen...
ListenAmbassador Samantha Power: “My main motto is lean on." from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Before serving as US Ambassador to the UN, Samantha Power was a scholar, activist, and journalist. Tune in to hear how she built her career around her belief system. And how she managed up when tho...
ListenMissy Robbins, chef and restaurant owner: “I was working six days a week and mostly 12 to 14 hour days… when you're in it, you don't realize that it's not healthy.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Missy Robbins is the chef and owner of Lilia and Misi restaurants in Brooklyn, NY and the co-founder of Grovehouse Hospitality. She sat down with us to share what it’s like to rise through the rank...
ListenLIVE with Kathleen King, founder of Tate’s Bake Shop: “Anger, bitterness, as you go on in life, you realize they're choices.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We’re obsessed with Tate’s Bake Shop cookies at Skimm HQ. So we were thrilled to speak to its founder, Kathleen King, on this week’s episode. Tune in to hear how she built her cookie empire, and wh...
ListenDanica Patrick, former professional racecar driver: “I am coachable. Whatever it is, tell me. Because I want to do better.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Danica Patrick first made a name for herself on the male-dominated racetrack and became one of the most recognizable female athletes in the world. While she may have retired from racing, she now ha...
ListenAmbassador Susan Rice: “If you're not able to make the people who you're leading feel valued ... then you're going to lose them.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ambassador Susan Rice is no stranger to high pressure situations and public scrutiny. Her career in foreign policy was shaped by strong relationships, steadfast resolve, and a healthy dose of tough...
ListenLIVE with Misha Nonoo, fashion designer: “I was like, screw it. It’s all coming apart and I may as well do it all at once.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With a sustainable mission and a made-to-order business model, Misha Nonoo’s namesake clothing brand has upended the fashion industry. But in order to innovate, she first had to shut down and start...
ListenAmy Shecter, CEO of Glamsquad: “You have to read signs... And you can't just push for what you want.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Amy Shecter is the CEO of Glamsquad, a beauty and technology company that’s a Skimm HQ favorite and offers on-demand, at-home beauty services. Amy’s leadership roles have spanned marketing to execu...
ListenAmy Nelson, Co-Founder of The Riveter: "When I got pregnant with my first daughter... I felt like the world's perception of me changed." from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Amy Nelson is the co-founder of The Riveter, a company which started as a series of co-working spaces, “built by women, for everyone” and is now positioning itself as a modern membership network co...
ListenMichelle Lee, editor-in-chief of Allure: "No matter what you do, whether you're in media or other things, learn business." from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Michelle Lee is the Editor-in-Chief of Allure Magazine. She’s an early adopter of digital strategy within print publications but also a champion for diversity & wants to change the world by broaden...
ListenBrittany Snow, Actress: "It's just doing the work and getting in there." from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Brittany Snow is an actress, producer & director. Her breakout role was at age 12 on Guiding Light, and since then she's starred in many films including John Tucker Must Die, Someone Great, and Pit...
ListenVicky Tsai, Founder of Tatcha: "If I keep doing what I’m doing, there is a 100% chance that I’ll be unhappy. If I try something new, theres a 50% chance I’ll be unhappy." from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Vicky Tsai is the founder of Tatcha Beauty Products, which will soon be celebrating its 10th anniversary. Beauty goes beyond skin-deep for Vicky, as the brand also has a strong philanthropic missio...
ListenSarah Kauss, CEO of S'well: "I thought my business idea needed to be huge. I didn't think I could just make a better water bottle." from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Sarah Kauss is the founder & CEO of S'well. With a product that is beautiful, sustainable, and charitable, Sarah is on a mission to reduce single-use plastic worldwide. In this episode, Sarah talks...
ListenJodi Kantor & Megan Twohey: "You can't have any secrets or any spinning - you just have to be completely honest with one another." from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jodi Kantor & Megan Twohey are the the Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporters who broke the news of Harvey Weinstein's sexual harassment and abuse allegations for The New York Times and the...
ListenBobbi Brown: "Just because you only do one thing well doesn't mean you can't do something else." from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Bobbi Brown is a beauty industry titan and a world renowned makeup artist. She's also a best-selling author, speaker, educator & serial entrepreneur. In this episode, Bobbi explains how an elevator...
ListenWendy Kopp, Founder of Teach for America: "I ... was just searching for something that would make a meaningful difference." from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Wendy Kopp founded Teach For America in 1989, which leveraged recent college grads against educational inequity in the US. Applying that same approach globally, she co-founded Teach For All in 2007...
ListenJen Rubio, co-founder of Away: "When you learn how to navigate a cofounder relationship, you become better at every relationship." from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jen Rubio is the co-founder of Away, the suitcases you see absolutely everywhere. Jen and her co-founder, Stephanie Korey, started Away in 2015, raising $31 million in seed financing, making it one...
ListenMarie Forleo: “If you don't do everything in your power to market the friggin' heck out of it, you are stealing from those who need you." from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Marie Forleo is an author and entrepreneur who has built one of the fastest growing companies in the country. She’s the founder of MarieTV and B-School, a digital educational program that develops ...
ListenMel Robbins: "In every mistake... look for the message." from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Mel Robbins is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and one of the most highly paid and booked female speakers in the world. You may know her from her infamous TED Talk and her 5 Second Rule. Up n...
ListenAnn Curry: "I'm a big believer in using setbacks and difficulties as fuel." from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ann Curry is an award-winning journalist, anchor and producer. She got her start in TV back in the 1970s and has been on our screens ever since. For NBC, she reported from war zones, natural disast...
ListenLeah Busque Solivan, Founder of TaskRabbit: "I would look at everything in my life and question, like, "Is there a solution here?" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Leah Busque Solivan is an engineer and entrepreneur. In 2008, she became a rising star of the gig economy when she quit her job at IBM to found TaskRabbit, the mobile and online marketplace that ho...
ListenDr. Leana Wen: “Turn pain into passion and purpose” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Last week, Planned Parenthood’s former president, Dr. Leana Wen, parted ways with the organization. After just eight months on the job. But even before she took the helm at PP, Dr. Wen was a rising...
ListenLIVE FROM THE TOUR with Carly and Danielle: “If you want something, you have to be the one to fight for it.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
ICYMI, we wrote a book: How to Skimm Your Life. It’s all about making it easier to navigate allll the tricky parts of being an adult. From reading a wine list. To negotiating a raise. And then: we ...
ListenTina Sharkey, Co-Founder of Brandless: “I don’t think that luck happens. I think you create luck.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Tina Sharkey is the powerhouse behind Brandless, the direct-to-consumer company that’s all about community. But before she started Brandless with her cofounder, she spent her career building commun...
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Meet our revamped career podcast, 9 to 5ish with theSkimm. We're bringing you the work advice you need, from women who’ve been there. Every week, join the co-founders and co-CEOs of theSkimm, Carly...
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Meet our revamped career podcast, 9 to 5ish with theSkimm. We're bringing you the work advice you need, from women who’ve been there. Every week, join the co-founders and co-CEOs of theSkimm, Carly...
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