Ambition 2.0

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan never had a part-time job. She never worked retail, or had an after-school job in food service. The story of her actual first job is well known: she submitted a tape to Mindy Kaling’s open casting call for the series Never Have I Ever. She beat out 15,000 other applicants for the role, and has delivered a memorable, comedic, and authentic performance over the show’s last four seasons as Devi, the feisty, awkward and determined nerd—with aspirations of being popular. Devi was no stranger to making a reckless decision for the sake of good grades or chasing a boy. Avery and Maitreyi chat about how her high school experience in Mississauga, Canada, (close to where Avery is from) was very different from Devi’s, the importance of having a tight inner circle to keep you grounded and her biggest lessons from Never Have I Ever as the show comes to an end. Plus, Maitreyi opens up about the difficulties of making friends as an adult, and the boundaries she's had to put up to protect herself from being used for her fame. Follow Maitreyi here and watch the latest and final season of Never Have I Ever on Netfilx now. Get a FREE full-size Dream Cream (a $40 value) with code BOSS at onekind.us/girlboss. Save up to 80% off on generic drugs at visoryhealth.com. Get your very own Workplace Affirmation Deck from Girlboss at girlboss.com/affirmations! Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream job postings, free coffee every Friday and a few emojis (because we’re fun like that), delivered right to your inbox. Looking for your next dream employee? Post your open role on our Girlboss Job Board at jobs.girlboss.com. Girlboss Goods, our women-owned and operated marketplace, makes it easier for you to vote with your dollar while also championing small businesses. Head to girlboss.com/goods. Happy shopping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before you roll your eyes at the title of this week's episode—we get it. Influencing, a career that's emerged over the past decade, offers it all: the ability to make lots of money, flexibility, travel, adoring followers and flashy brand deals. But we know we're not the first ones to tell you that it's not all it's cracked up to be. On today's emotional episode of Girlboss Radio, Avery is joined by two of her friends: Jillian Harris and Sarah Nicole Landry for an unedited glimpse at the realities of running successful businesses by leveraging your online persona. Jillian Harris got her start in restaurant design before becoming the first Canadian Bachelorette on reality TV. Sarah Nicole Landry blogged about motherhood as a divorced mom of three, before quitting her job in publishing to pursue content-creation full time. Today these women run multi-million dollar brands, employ staff and partner with the world's biggest companies. But there are downsides too: non-existent work-life-balance, time away from kids and husbands, near-constant online scrutiny of everything they do. "Sometimes I wonder why I'm still doing this," says Jillian Harris at one point in the convo. This is not your typical influencer chat. But we think you'll be glad you tuned in. Follow Jillian here, and Sarah, aka The Birds Papaya here. Get your very own Workplace Affirmation Deck from Girlboss at girlboss.com/affirmations! Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream job postings, free coffee every Friday and a few emojis (because we’re fun like that), delivered right to your inbox. Looking for your next dream employee? Post your open role on our Girlboss Job Board at jobs.girlboss.com. Girlboss Goods, our women-owned and operated marketplace, makes it easier for you to vote with your dollar while also championing small businesses. Head to girlboss.com/goods. Happy shopping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Girlboss Radio, Avery is joined by LaDavia Drane, the Global Head of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity at Amazon Web Services. Her career is nothing short of impressive, spanning law, politics, and tech. LaDavia has been a longtime leader and champion of removing barriers for underrepresented communities and cultivating equitable spaces. Previously, LaDavia worked as a law associate, then transitioned to public policy and politics. She worked as a Chief of Staff in Congress, and even served on Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign. LaDavia and Avery chat about big career pivots and how to make your mark at a large company. Plus, LaDavia has some great advice for anyone who's itching to switch industries. Book Club 2: The Next Chapter is in theaters and on demand now. Get your tickets at focusfeatures.com/book-club-the-next-chapter/. Get your very own Workplace Affirmation Deck from Girlboss at girlboss.com/affirmations! Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream job postings, free coffee every Friday and a few emojis (because we’re fun like that), delivered right to your inbox. Looking for your next dream employee? Post your open role on our Girlboss Job Board at jobs.girlboss.com. Girlboss Goods, our women-owned and operated marketplace, makes it easier for you to vote with your dollar while also championing small businesses. Head to girlboss.com/goods. Happy shopping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Girlboss Radio, Avery chats with Emma Bates, the co-founder of Diem, the AI-powered search engine with "group chat energy." It's designed to give users real, no-BS, anecdotal advice on "taboo" topics like sexual health, money and relationships. Emma went to King’s College in London for war studies. Yes, war studies. Then, she switched her major to marketing. During her university days, she started a blog that went viral. Her career took off when she landed a job as one of the early hires at Away, the cool-girl suitcase brand. Then, a broken condom sparked the idea for Diem (you'll have to listen to the episode to learn more) and a community for women, femmes and non-binary folks to share knowledge was born. Emma and Avery chatted about the complexities of the word ‘girlboss,’ the fear of getting canceled as a woman founder and how we can all solve the gender information gap. Follow Emma on Instagram at @emmabates, read her "Confessions of a Girlboss" newsletter on Substack and download Diem at askdiem.com. Get your very own Workplace Affirmation Deck from Girlboss at girlboss.com/affirmations! Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream job postings, free coffee every Friday and a few emojis (because we’re fun like that), delivered right to your inbox. Looking for your next dream employee? Post your open role on our Girlboss Job Board at jobs.girlboss.com. Girlboss Goods, our women-owned and operated marketplace, makes it easier for you to vote with your dollar while also championing small businesses. Head to girlboss.com/goods. Happy shopping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Girlboss Radio, Avery chats with Adrien Bettio and Hyla Nayeri, the women behind the It girl swim and lifestyle brand 437. The co-founders met at university while studying commerce, and became fast friends and eventually, roommates. Hyla and Adrien were on a trip in the Amalfi Coast and they couldn't find swimsuits that were flattering and curve friendly. And thus, the idea for 437 was born. They were just 21 years old. Today, 437 is loved and worn by celebs like Kylie Jenner, Megan Thee Stallion and JLo, and appeared in Vogue and Forbes. The Forbes 30 Under 30 founders share how they started an ecommerce business with no business experience, the women who inspire them on their entrepreneurial journey and what it’s really like to go into business with your best friend. Check out 437 at shop437.com and on Instagram at @437, and follow Adrien at @adrienbettio and Hyla at @hylanayeri. Plus, check out their 16-module course How TF Do I Start? at how-tf.com. Get your very own Workplace Affirmation Deck from Girlboss at girlboss.com/affirmations! Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream job postings, free coffee every Friday and a few emojis (because we’re fun like that), delivered right to your inbox. Looking for your next dream employee? Post your open role on our Girlboss Job Board at jobs.girlboss.com. Girlboss Goods, our women-owned and operated marketplace, makes it easier for you to vote with your dollar while also championing small businesses. Head to girlboss.com/goods. Happy shopping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Avery is joined Arati Sharma, a powerhouse in venture capital funding. She’s the founding partner of Backbone Angels, a collective of all-women angel investors who focus on investing in Black, Indigenous, and women of color-led companies. She also is a co-founder of Ghlee, a ghee-based skincare brand, which she started with her siblings. Previously, Arati rose through the ranks at Shopify, first as a community development manager and then as a director of marketing, working through the software company’s $1 billion dollar IPO in 2015. Arati and Avery talk about what it was like working at one of the hottest tech startups during its heyday, the power of talking about wealth as women of color and why imposter syndrome might actually be good for you. Follow Arati on Instagram (@aratisharma) and check out her ghee-based skincare brand, Ghee (ghlee.com) as well as Backbone Angels (backboneangels.com). Get your very own Workplace Affirmation Deck from Girlboss at girlboss.com/affirmations! Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream job postings, free coffee every Friday and a few emojis (because we’re fun like that), delivered right to your inbox. Looking for your next dream employee? Post your open role on our Girlboss Job Board at jobs.girlboss.com. Girlboss Goods, our women-owned and operated marketplace, makes it easier for you to vote with your dollar while also championing small businesses. Head to girlboss.com/goods. Happy shopping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is sponsored by Kate McLeod Kate McLeod has had a fascinating career journey with not one, not two but three career pivots. She started out in finance at Goldman Sachs, then went to culinary school and became a pastry chef. Then she started her own bakery in London. Then, one day her sister-in-law introduced her to cocoa butter as a swap for her moisturizer. A powerful ingredient, cocoa butter (the fat of the cocoa bean) is rock-solid at room temperature. So what did Kate do? She used her pastry-chef skills to temper the butter with oils and lowering the melting point. She tinkered in her kitchen until the body stone was born, a solid moisturizer that glides onto the skin like silk. "I made the first 10,000 myself and packaged the canisters," she says. On this episode of Girlboss Radio, Avery and Kate chatted about how Kate's rom-com-worthy love story (FYI: she's married to the founder and CEO of Hinge) informed her career journey, her hot takes on the beauty industry and why she hates the word success. Get 20% off your first order of the Kate McLeod Daily Stone with code GIRLBOSS20 at katemcleod.com. Follow Kate McLeod at @katemcleod on Instagram. Get your very own Workplace Affirmation Deck from Girlboss at girlboss.com/affirmations! Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream job postings, free coffee every Friday and a few emojis (because we’re fun like that), delivered right to your inbox. Looking for your next dream employee? Post your open role on our Girlboss Job Board at jobs.girlboss.com. Girlboss Goods, our women-owned and operated marketplace, makes it easier for you to vote with your dollar while also championing small businesses. Head to girlboss.com/goods. Happy shopping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes, you read that right, $600,000. That's how much Vivian Tu was making as a strategy sales partner. Before that, Vivian cut her teeth on Wall Street as a trader with JP Morgan after graduating from the University of Chicago, the best economics school in the world. During the pandemic, Vivian decided to quit her full-time job to start YourRichBFF because she noticed all of the questionable financial advice swirling around the internet. What started as a side-hustle has grown into a thriving business. Through her podcast, Networth and Chill, her newsletter EnRiched and her viral Instagram (@your.richbff) and TikTok accounts (@yourrichbff), Vivian shares no-BS financial advice in a tangible, approachable way. Avery chats with Vivian about how she found a way to stand out as a Wall Street intern, the process of climbing "Cringe Mountain" to find her way to success as a content creator, and whether she's been able to match her former salary as a full-time content creator (we won't spoil that one for you). Oh, and Vivian dishes out some truly great financial tips, of course. Get your very own Workplace Affirmation Deck from Girlboss at girlboss.com/affirmations! Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream job postings, free coffee every Friday and a few emojis (because we’re fun like that), delivered right to your inbox. Looking for your next dream employee? Post your open role on our Girlboss Job Board at jobs.girlboss.com. Girlboss Goods, our women-owned and operated marketplace, makes it easier for you to vote with your dollar while also championing small businesses. Head to girlboss.com/goods. Happy shopping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Focus Features. We're doing something different with this week's episode. Today, Avery has two separate chats with two women involved with our new fave film, Polite Society. First up is the film's director, Nida Manzoor, who talks about the power of women's rage, why we need to center girls as the stars of action films and how she handled years and years of rejection before finally get the green light to direct her dream project. The second half of the episode is a conversation with one of the film's leads, Ritu Arya. Ritu and Avery talk about Lena, the character Ritu portrays in the film, how it's ok not to have everything figured out and how an actor actually memorizes their lines (it's not what you think!). And, seriously, Polite Society is a must-see. This highly anticipated movie from Focus Features follows Ria Khan, a Pakistani-British high schooler slash martial artist-in-training who plans a wedding heist to save her older sister, Lena, from her impending marriage. It’s a merry mash-up of sisterly affection, parental disappointment, and bold and bloody action. It's out in theatres on April 28th. Get your tickets at focusfeatures.com/polite-society. Get your very own Workplace Affirmation Deck from Girlboss at girlboss.com/affirmations! Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream job postings, free coffee every Friday and a few emojis (because we’re fun like that), delivered right to your inbox. Looking for your next dream employee? Post your open role on our Girlboss Job Board at jobs.girlboss.com. Girlboss Goods, our women-owned and operated marketplace, makes it easier for you to vote with your dollar while also championing small businesses. Head to girlboss.com/goods. Happy shopping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode features Avery's friend and notable Canadian entrepreneur, Michele Romanow. Michele is a founder many, many times over and a Dragon on CBC's Dragons' Den (that's Canada's answer to Shark Tank, by the way). It was while she was on Dragons' Den that Michele got her idea for her best-known business to date: Clearco, a lending firm for businesses that takes a share of revenue instead of equity to give founders easier access to capital. Clearco has given billions to business owners to date, and has raised the bar for representing traditionally marginalized business owners. Michele talks about her first-ever founder experience (she started a caviar farm on the East coast of Canada with a couple of friends straight out of school), why she truly never takes anything for granted and she gets candid about how being an entrepreneur—no matter how much capital or name recognition you have—never gets easier. Still, she wouldn't have it any other way. Follow Michele on Instagram at @micheleromanow. Get your very own Workplace Affirmation Deck from Girlboss at girlboss.com/affirmations! Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream job postings, free coffee every Friday and a few emojis (because we’re fun like that), delivered right to your inbox. Looking for your next dream employee? Post your open role on our Girlboss Job Board at jobs.girlboss.com. Girlboss Goods, our women-owned and operated marketplace, makes it easier for you to vote with your dollar while also championing small businesses. Head to girlboss.com/goods. Happy shopping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo's careers are intertwined and built around a deep friendship that goes back to their days as undergrads at the University of Chicago. They got set up on a friend date, hit it off and remained close ever since. "We always knew the minor characters in each other's work lives," says Erica. After graduating, both of them moved to New York. Erica worked in magazines at Lucky and Details, while Claire worked in the theater world. Then, their first business idea was born: Of a Kind, an ecomm site that stocked goods from over 600 independent designers and makers. Claire and Erica's brand was born in the heyday of New York's fashion startup boom alongside Rent the Runway and Warby Parker. In an exciting turn, Of a Kind was acquired by Bed, Bath and Beyond, only to be shuttered a few years later. Today, the pair are still working together on their newsletter and podcast brand, A Thing or Two. On this episode of the podcast, Claire and Erica explain how women's friendship can fuel great businesses, when it's ok to walk away from a great project and how success shouldn't be measured in VC dollars raised. Subscribe to A Thing or Two's newsletter or listen to their podcast at athingortwohq.com. Get your very own Workplace Affirmation Deck from Girlboss at girlboss.com/affirmations! Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream job postings, free coffee every Friday and a few emojis (because we’re fun like that), delivered right to your inbox. Looking for your next dream employee? Post your open role on our Girlboss Job Board at jobs.girlboss.com. Girlboss Goods, our women-owned and operated marketplace, makes it easier for you to vote with your dollar while also championing small businesses. Head to girlboss.com/goods. Happy shopping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's always a special Girlboss Radio episode when our host Avery gets to chat with a friend or idol of hers. In today's case, it's the latter. Avery got into watching HGTV during the grim days of the pandemic, and she fell in love with Leanne's white-on-white, lived-in aesthetic. She was so inspired, that she purchased and renovated a 200-year-old home. On today's episode, Leanne talks about her mid-career pivot into interior design after spending 15 years as a creative director and stylist. They discuss saying yes to everything until you get to say no, the upside of failure and get into some interior decor debates. Follow Leanne on Instagram at @leannefordinteriors, and buy a copy of her magazine, Feel Free at leanneford.com or on major newsstands. Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream job postings, free coffee every Friday and a few emojis (because we’re fun like that), delivered right to your inbox. Looking for your next dream employee? Post your open role on our Girlboss Job Board at jobs.girlboss.com. Girlboss Goods, our women-owned and operated marketplace, makes it easier for you to vote with your dollar while also championing small businesses. Head to girlboss.com/goods. Happy shopping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Girlboss Radio, Avery chats with Dayna Isom Johnson, Etsy's resident trend expert. If that job sounds really cool, that's because it is. Dayna spends her days interpreting data and trend insights and talking about creativity to uplift and promote Etsy's 5.4 million makers. She makes frequent TV appearances and talks to the media about emerging design trends. Yup, she knew about cottagecore way before the rest of us did. Dayna did not apply for the job she has now—but she created it by zeroing in what she loved to do and asking Etsy's leadership to create a role that fit her talent and excitement. Avery and Dayna talked about the unusual way Dayna figured out her dream job, how to tell if a company will be a great place to work from the interview stage and play a special round of In or Out: Design Trends Edition. Follow Dayna on Instagram at @daynaisomjohnson. PS: You can buy your very own Etsy personalized drinking glass at etsy.com! Listen to A Thing or Two with Claire and Erica on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes drop every Monday. Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream job postings, free coffee every Friday and a few emojis (because we’re fun like that), delivered right to your inbox. Looking for your next dream employee? Post your open role on our Girlboss Job Board at jobs.girlboss.com. Girlboss Goods, our women-owned and operated marketplace, makes it easier for you to vote with your dollar while also championing small businesses. Head to girlboss.com/goods. Happy shopping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our host, Avery, has been a fan of Tori Deal for almost a decade. So she pitched the reality TV star as a potential guest for Girlboss Radio, and was thrilled to learn that Tori was as much of ~a vibe~ on the podcast as she is on TV. Tori Deal is the ultimate modern definition of a multi-hyphenate. She's a reality TV star and winner of MTV's The Challenge, a host of two podcasts, a children's book author and an OnlyFans creator. On this episode of Girlboss Radio, Tori and Avery chat about pursuing multiple income streams in order to fund your passion projects, the importance of daily energy checks and even doing ayahuasca in the Amazonian jungle. It's one of our favorite episodes to date. Follow Tori on Instagram at @tori_deal and @suiheartclub, learn more about her children's book Search for Syrup at searchforsyrup.com and listen to her two podcasts Tori Dealing With and MTV's Official Challenge Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream job postings, free coffee every Friday and a few emojis (because we’re fun like that), delivered right to your inbox. Looking for your next dream employee? Post your open role on our Girlboss Job Board at jobs.girlboss.com. Girlboss Goods, our women-owned and operated marketplace, makes it easier for you to vote with your dollar while also championing small businesses. Head to girlboss.com/goods. Happy shopping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Girlboss Radio, our host Avery is joined by Jamie Pandit. Jamie is a Bangladeshi-Canadian content creator, model and trans activist with an impressive resume. She has over 8 million likes on TikTok, she’s a fashion expert on the Canadian talk show Cityline, and last year, she was part of the Sephora Squad, an annual beauty influencer program dedicated to celebrating diverse creators. Jamie came out as trans at 16 but hid her identity until she was 32. Now, she’s living her life unapologetically free on social media. Avery and Jamie chatted about living in stealth, creating the community Jamie never had growing up, and how her definition of success is ever-evolving. "I've always had this determination that things will work out," she says, recalling the time she spent living in a shelter at the age of 16. Her story of resilience and ambition is touching, inspiring and definitely emotional. Get the tissues. Enter to win our Workplace Affirmation Deck at girlboss.com/pages/girlboss-affirmation-deck-giveaway. Follow Jamie on TikTok (@justjamiepandit) and Instagram (@justjamiep). Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream job postings, free coffee every Friday and a few emojis (because we’re fun like that), delivered right to your inbox. Looking for your next dream employee? Post your open role on our Girlboss Job Board at jobs.girlboss.com. Girlboss Goods, our women-owned and operated marketplace, makes it easier for you to vote with your dollar while also championing small businesses. Head to girlboss.com/goods. Happy shopping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the lead up to International Women's Day and during Women's History Month, you'll probably hear a variation of the phrase 'women supporting women' over and over again. But this feel-good trope is more than just a generic cliché or convenient marketing buzz term. It's a real, tangible and invaluable way to thrive in your career. And our host, Avery Francis, is proof. On this episode of Girlboss Radio, Avery invites two of her close friends and confidants: Dr. Sarah Saska and Shavonne Hasfal-McIntosh. Dr. Sarah is a former academic who started her own DE&I consultancy firm called Feminuity. Shavonne the director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Wealthsimple. Given their jobs, Sarah and Shav *could* be in competition with Avery, who helms her own DE&I workplace consultancy. Instead, the three have chosen to be friends—the kind of friends who can share in the frustrations, struggles and sticky moments they face in their industry. This episode gets into Shav and Sarah's career journeys, their approach to job hopping and why the secret to a successful career comes down to finding your own magic sauce. Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream job postings, free coffee every Friday and a few emojis (because we’re fun like that), delivered right to your inbox. Looking for your next dream employee? Post your open role on our Girlboss Job Board at jobs.girlboss.com. Girlboss Goods, our women-owned and operated marketplace, makes it easier for you to vote with your dollar while also championing small businesses. Head to girlboss.com/goods. Happy shopping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the season finale of Girlboss Radio, Avery sits down with her friend Ireland Baldwin. Yes, *the* Ireland. She’s a business owner, an expecting mother, a screenwriter, an animal lover… and she just so happens to be Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin’s daughter. And Hailey Bieber’s cousin. The 27-year-old former model and DJ left behind her life in Hollywood and moved to the Oregon coast, where she founded Good Times, a wine bar, café and boutique, with her partner, musician André Allen Anjos a.k.a. RAC. The couple is also expecting their first baby together. Ireland and Avery met through Instagram in 2020 and have been friends ever since. The two chatted about parenthood, Hollywood’s toxicity and what we’re getting wrong (and right) about the nepotism baby conversation. You won’t want to miss it—it’s a spicy one. Girlboss Radio will be on hiatus for the next few weeks, but in the meantime, if you have any feedback, a guest you think we should bring on or anything else to say, you can leave a review on this episode or even email us at [email protected]—we will read it! Get 15% off at Vivaia and nab your next fave pair of earth-friendly shoes with the code GIRLBOSS15 at vivaia.com/girlboss. Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream job postings, free coffee every Friday and a few emojis (because we’re fun like that), delivered right to your inbox. Discover the hottest jobs in marketing, finance, social media and more on our Girlboss Job Board at jobs.girlboss.com. Girlboss Goods, our women-owned and operated marketplace, makes it easier for you to vote with your dollar while also championing small businesses. Head to girlboss.com/goods. Happy shopping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're like most people we know, you're probably a little obsessed with Love is Blind, Netflix's hit reality dating show that puts hopeful singles into pods where they cannot see one another. Maybe you've spent a late night or two deep-scrolling LIB Reddit, trawling for conspiracy theories, or maybe you have a dedicated work Slack channel where you and your colleagues can bond over the the hijinks that are enabled by whatever is in those opaque metal wine glasses. You do not have to be a Love is Blind fan to tune into this conversation with the breakout star of the second season, Deepti. Deepti was working as a data analyst in Chicago, she'd been single for a year following the end of a long-term relationship. A friend nudged her to apply to the show's Chicago casting call. Deepti was cast immediately, and got engaged to a man who can be described as a walking red flag. She then became a fan favorite by saying the three iconic words, "I choose myself" while rejecting her fiancee at the altar. Now, Deepti has a book out with the same name, she's launching a podcast and she left her data analyst career behind. Avery chats with Deepti about following her intuition, giving men no airtime, and what success looks like to her now. Get 15% off at Vivaia and nab your next fave pair of earth-friendly shoes with the code GIRLBOSS15 at vivaia.com/girlboss. Follow Deepti at @lifewithdeeps on Instagram, and buy I Choose Myself at Barnes & Noble here: https://fave.co/3eda09p. Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream job postings, free coffee every Friday and a few emojis (because we’re fun like that), delivered right to your inbox. Discover the hottest jobs in marketing, finance, social media and more on our Girlboss Job Board at jobs.girlboss.com. Girlboss Goods, our women-owned and operated marketplace, makes it easier for you to vote with your dollar while also championing small businesses. Head to girlboss.com/goods. Happy shopping! Did you enjoy this episode of Girlboss Radio? Comment and let us know what you think on our Instagram, TikTok or LinkedIn. And don’t forget to share your love for the Girlboss Radio podcast by leaving a rating or review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Georgina Gooley is the co-founder of Billie, a razor and shaving brand that flipped the conversation by being the first to show women's hair in their advertisements. Three days after launching, the razors had shipped to all 50 states and Gooley was featured on the front page of the BBC. That kind of success can easily go to a founder's head, but Gooley keeps an even keel, and maintains that fulfillment is more important than success. Avery speaks to Georgina about getting her start in NYC's advertising world, what keeps her up at night and work insecurities. Plus, our Ask a Girlboss segment has some invaluable advice about making your mark in a traditionally male-dominated industry. Follow Georgina at @georgiegooley and @billie on Instagram and at mybillie.com. Get 15% off at Vivaia and nab your next fave pair of earth-friendly shoes with the code GIRLBOSS15 at vivaia.com/girlboss Start your personalized Curology journey today at curology.com/girlbossradio. Subscription required, subject to consultation. Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream job postings, free coffee every Friday and a few emojis (because we’re fun like that), delivered right to your inbox. Discover the hottest jobs in marketing, finance, social media and more on our Girlboss Job Board at jobs.girlboss.com. Girlboss Goods, our women-owned and operated marketplace, makes it easier for you to vote with your dollar while also championing small businesses. Head to girlboss.com/goods. Happy shopping! Did you enjoy this episode of Girlboss Radio? Comment and let us know what you think on our Instagram, TikTok or LinkedIn. And don’t forget to share your love for the Girlboss Radio podcast by leaving a rating or review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 16 years old, Nadya Okamoto started a non-profit called PERIOD (period.org), which grew into one of the largest youth-run non-profits with a mission to address period poverty and inequitable access to menstrual products. Today, she's the founder and CEO of August, a Gen-Z minded period and menstrual brand and social enterprise. Nadya, who also goes by the alter-ego Period Fairy to her four million TikTok followers, is an unapologetic period activist. Her daily videos push against "taboo" topics and visuals—people menstruating. In this episode, Nadya and Avery cover a wide range of topics: the history of labor, the patriarchy, the tradeoffs of social media notoriety and the power of pleasure and sleep. Follow Nadya on Instagram and TikTok at @nadyaokamoto, and learn more about her work at nadyaokamoto.com and itsaugust.co. Start your personalized Curology journey today at curology.com/girlbossradio. Subscription required, subject to consultation. Get 15% off all Waterdrop products with the code GIRLBOSS15. Head to go.waterdrop.com/GirlbossRadio to quench your thirst (and grab a cute water bottle in the process). Offer valid until Jan. 31, 2023. Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream job postings, free coffee every Friday and a few emojis (because we’re fun like that), delivered right to your inbox. Discover the hottest jobs in marketing, finance, social media and more on our Girlboss Job Board at jobs.girlboss.com. Girlboss Goods, our women-owned and operated marketplace, makes it easier for you to vote with your dollar while also championing small businesses. Head to girlboss.com/goods. Happy shopping! Did you enjoy this episode of Girlboss Radio? Comment and let us know what you think on our Instagram, TikTok or LinkedIn. And don’t forget to share your love for the Girlboss Radio podcast by leaving a rating or review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Girlboss Radio, Avery sits down with Kelly Burton, the CEO of Black Innovation Alliance, an institution dedicated to closing the racial wealth gap. Kelly is also an author, mentor and speaker. Kelly unpacks the “one-woman wonder” trope, talks about the concept of radical collaboration and offers some advice on how to actually use LinkedIn to power your career (Kelly just so happens to be in the top one percent of LinkedIn creators). Kelly and Avery’s conversation is filled with insightful takeaways and candid personal anecdotes—from breakups to failed businesses. Use code GIRLBOSS to get 20% off your Pourri purchase of $25 or more, one time use only, at pourri.com and say goodbye to the stench! Offer expires on January 31, 2023. Learn more about Kelly's work at blackinnovationalliance.com, and follow her on LinkedIn @iamkellyburton. Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream job postings, free coffee every Friday and a few emojis (because we’re fun like that), delivered right to your inbox. Discover the hottest jobs in marketing, finance, social media and more on our Girlboss Job Board at jobs.girlboss.com. Girlboss Goods, our women-owned and operated marketplace, makes it easier for you to vote with your dollar while also championing small businesses. Head to girlboss.com/goods. Happy shopping! Did you enjoy this episode of Girlboss Radio? Comment and let us know what you think on our Instagram, TikTok or LinkedIn. And don’t forget to share your love for the Girlboss Radio podcast by leaving a rating or review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Girlboss Radio, Avery chats with Solonje Burnett, everyone’s favorite weed auntie and the co-founder and CEO of Humble Bloom, a cannabis education and advocacy agency. They talk about using cannabis in the workplace, Solonje’s ever-evolving relationship with the plant (and Avery’s “canna-curiosity”) and how it can be used to build community, heal the body and, yes, even help with your productivity. Plus, Solonje shares her radical definition of success. We hope this conversation inspires you to think about cannabis differently—or at least think about your own relationship with cannabis in a new way. Get 15% off all Waterdrop products with the code GIRLBOSS15. Head to go.waterdrop.com/GirlbossRadio to quench your thirst (and grab a cute water bottle in the process). Offer valid until Jan. 10, 2023. Use code GIRLBOSS to get 20% off your Pourri purchase of $25 or more, one time use only, at pourri.com and say goodbye to the stench! Offer expires on January 31, 2023. Learn more about Solonje's work at solonjeburnett.com, humblebloom.co and honeypottt.com, and follow her on Instagram at @solonjeburnett, @weedauntie, @humblebloomco and @honeypottt_app. Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream job postings, free coffee every Friday and a few emojis (because we’re fun like that), delivered right to your inbox. Discover the hottest jobs in marketing, finance, social media and more on our Girlboss Job Board at jobs.girlboss.com. Girlboss Goods, our women-owned and operated marketplace, makes it easier for you to vote with your dollar while also championing small businesses. Head to girlboss.com/goods. Happy shopping! Did you enjoy this episode of Girlboss Radio? Comment and let us know what you think on our Instagram, TikTok or LinkedIn. And don’t forget to share your love for the Girlboss Radio podcast by leaving a rating or review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Setting boundaries is hard, especially when it’s with the people closest to you. That’s why Nedra Glover Tawwab is on a mission to help us all set better boundaries—at home, at work and beyond. In this episode of Girlboss Radio, Avery chatted with the New York Times best-selling author, licensed therapist and sought-after relationship expert about how to save your most important relationships by saying “no.” Plus, Avery does something she’s never done before on this podcast: ask for some personal advice. If you’ve ever struggled with setting boundaries, this conversation is for you. Use code GIRLBOSS to get 20% off your Pourri purchase of $25 or more, one time use only, at pourri.com and say goodbye to the stench! Offer expires on January 31, 2023. Learn more about Nedra's work at nedratawwab.com and follow her on Instagram at @nedratawwab. Buy her books Pre-order her newest book Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships (dropping February 2023) here: https://fave.co/3PoRzMT. Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream job postings, free coffee every Friday and a few emojis (because we’re fun like that), delivered right to your inbox. Discover the hottest jobs in marketing, finance, social media and more on our Girlboss Job Board at jobs.girlboss.com. Girlboss Goods, our women-owned and operated marketplace, makes it easier for you to vote with your dollar while also championing small businesses. Head to girlboss.com/goods. Happy shopping! Did you enjoy this episode of Girlboss Radio? Comment and let us know what you think on our Instagram, TikTok or LinkedIn. And don’t forget to share your love for the Girlboss Radio podcast by leaving a rating or review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Lola Tomorrow, a self-made millionaire, master negotiator and the former aide to First Lady Michelle Obama, making her first million was the easy part. Now, she practically makes money in her sleep. But shifting to an abundance mindset and believing that she is worthy of achieving financial freedom... that was the hard part. In this episode of Girlboss Radio, Avery chats with Lola about the mindset of success, how to own your value and choose spaces where you’re celebrated. It’s a conversation that left Avery with literal shivers down her spine. Plus, Lola shares some memorable moments from working with *the* Michelle Obama. It’s a must-listen if you ask us. Check out Hatch.co, or click this link (https://hatch.sjv.io/c/3557746/1074191/13693) to get your Restore Smart Sleep Device today. Buy 1, Get $15 Off, Buy 2 Get $35 Off until Dec. 22, 2022. Sweet dreams! Follow Lola on Instagram at @lola_tomorrow. Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream job postings, free coffee every Friday and a few emojis (because we’re fun like that), delivered right to your inbox. Discover the hottest jobs in marketing, finance, social media and more on our Girlboss Job Board at jobs.girlboss.com. Girlboss Goods, our women-owned and operated marketplace, makes it easier for you to vote with your dollar while also championing small businesses. Head to girlboss.com/goods. Happy shopping! Did you enjoy this episode of Girlboss Radio? Comment and let us know what you think on our Instagram, TikTok or LinkedIn. And don’t forget to share your love for the Girlboss Radio podcast by leaving a rating or review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matilda Djerf grew up in a small town in Sweden and even once worked as a fishmonger. Today, she's one of the most influential and trend-defining fashion creators out there, and her brand, Djerf Avenue, is the real deal. In this episode of Girlboss Radio, Matilda chats with Avery about how she launched her fashion label without a business plan, how her partner pushed her to dream big and why she doesn't believe the content creator space is too crowded to succeed in. It's a must listen for fans of her effortless style, and anyone who's dreaming of starting their own thing—whatever it is. Discover Shortform, the world’s best destination for nonfiction book summaries, and get a five-day FREE trial and 20% off the annual subscription at shortform.com/girlboss. Use code GIRLBOSS for FREE shipping for the rest of 2022 at djerfavenue.com. Follow Matilda on Instagram and TikTok at @matildadjerf and Djerf Avenue at @djerfavenue. Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream job postings, free coffee every Friday and a few emojis (because we’re fun like that), delivered right to your inbox. Discover the hottest jobs in marketing, finance, social media and more on our Girlboss Job Board at jobs.girlboss.com. Girlboss Goods, our women-owned and operated marketplace, makes it easier for you to vote with your dollar while also championing small businesses. Head to girlboss.com/goods. Happy shopping! Did you enjoy this episode of Girlboss Radio? Comment and let us know what you think on our Instagram, TikTok or LinkedIn. And don’t forget to share your love for the Girlboss Radio podcast by leaving a rating or review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Avery chats with Lise Vesterlund and Laurie Weingart, two of the four authors behind The No Club: Putting a Stop to Women's Dead-End Work. In this episode, we get into non-promotable tasks, from serving on committees to onboarding new hires and the classic 'office mom' jobs such as planning the company holiday party. These thankless extra tasks add up over time—women are doing 200 hours of them! And they're holding us back from reaching our true potential at work. So, how can we learn to decline tasks that don't serve our careers, and challenge outdated systems that are getting in the way of getting promoted? Tune in to find out. Use code GIRLBOSSRADIO for your first week free of Big Little Bar (that’s 25% off the first month for subscribers), or try the 4-bar sample pack for just $10 at biglittlebar.com. Offer available for a limited time only. Head to thenoclub.com to learn more, and order a copy of The No Club: Putting a Stop to Women's Dead-End Work here: https://fave.co/3OltNRB Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream job postings, free coffee every Friday and a few emojis (because we’re fun like that), delivered right to your inbox. Discover the hottest jobs in marketing, finance, social media and more on our Girlboss Job Board at jobs.girlboss.com Girlboss Goods, our women-owned and operated marketplace, makes it easier for you to vote with your dollar while also championing small businesses. Head to girlboss.com/goods. Happy shopping! Did you enjoy this episode of Girlboss Radio? Comment and let us know what you think on our Instagram, TikTok or LinkedIn. And don’t forget to share your love for the Girlboss Radio podcast by leaving a rating or review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drew Afualo has nearly 8 million followers on TikTok. She's known as the internet's bigot-hunter thanks to her viral takedowns of misogynistic men. In this episode of Girlboss Radio, you'll get to see a different side of the creator, and get to know her career journey—from the worst job she's ever had to what she thought was her dream job, creating social content for the NFL. Drew opens up about getting fired from the NFL—something she never saw coming. She gives her best advice to anyone who's been fired, or is worried that it might happen to them. Follow Drew Afualo on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter at @drewafualo Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream job postings, free coffee every Friday and a few emojis (because we’re fun like that), delivered right to your inbox. Discover the hottest jobs in marketing, finance, social media and more on our Girlboss Job Board at jobs.girlboss.com Girlboss Goods, our women-owned and operated marketplace, makes it easier for you to vote with your dollar while also championing small businesses. Head to girlboss.com/goods. Happy shopping! Did you enjoy this episode of Girlboss Radio? Comment and let us know what you think on our Instagram, TikTok or LinkedIn. And don’t forget to share your love for the Girlboss Radio podcast by leaving a rating or review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode of Girlboss Radio features Megan O’Neill, the associate beauty director at Goop. Megan comes from the world of glossy magazines, having worked at titles such as Elle and Lucky. She describes her job at Goop as very much a dream job—and speaks highly of her boss, the one and only Gwyneth Paltrow. But there’s so much more to unpack when it comes to true wellness (hint: it’s not fancy face cream). Plus, Megan talks about making space for Black women’s voices in media, and her approach to success, ambition and storytelling. After listening to this episode, you might just be inspired to take a freezing cold shower, consider going to a vagina-practor or work for Gwyneth Paltrow. You don’t want to miss this one. Tune into Oversharing from Betches Media every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Megan O'Neill on Instagram at @megagirl Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream job postings, free coffee every Friday and a few emojis (because we’re fun like that), delivered right to your inbox. Discover the hottest jobs in marketing, finance, social media and more on our Girlboss Job Board at jobs.girlboss.com Girlboss Goods, our women-owned and operated marketplace, makes it easier for you to vote with your dollar while also championing small businesses. Head to girlboss.com/goods. Happy shopping! Did you enjoy this episode of Girlboss Radio? Comment and let us know what you think on our Instagram, TikTok or LinkedIn. And don’t forget to share your love for the Girlboss Radio podcast by leaving a rating or review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domee Shi is the Oscar-winning filmmaker behind beloved Bao and Turning Red, which became the number one movie on Disney+. Today she chats with host Avery Francis about growing up with immigrant parents, her path to success (and what it means to her) and offers her best advice for those struggling with the weight of parental expectations. Domee Shi also recounts her hilarious Oscars after-party experience and how she’s making waves at Pixar to push for storytelling that normalizes puberty and menstruation. Tune in for a conversation filled with warmth, insight and truly useful advice for creatives. Follow Domee Shi on Instagram at @domeeshi and watch Bao here: https://bit.ly/3EJf0Nb and Turning Red here: https://bit.ly/3TKDtWJ Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream job postings, free coffee every Friday and a few emojis (because we’re fun like that), delivered right to your inbox. Discover the hottest jobs in marketing, finance, social media and more on our Girlboss Job Board at jobs.girlboss.com Girlboss Goods, our women-owned and operated marketplace, makes it easier for you to vote with your dollar while also championing small businesses. Head to girlboss.com/goods. Happy shopping! Did you enjoy this episode of Girlboss Radio? Comment and let us know what you think on our Instagram, TikTok or LinkedIn. And don’t forget to share your love for the Girlboss Radio podcast by leaving a rating or review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you really manifest your dream job? Who better to answer this question than Roxie Nafousi, the bestselling author of the book Manifest. For Nafousi, true manifestation is a life practice—and it’s hard work. In this episode, host Avery Francis learns that even the biggest skeptics are probably manifesting without even realizing it. This episode provides tangible steps and practical tips to bring more positivity and intention into your life, so that you can craft your dream life. Get 15% off Knix's leakproof underwear with the code GIRLBOSS at https://bit.ly/3EJQWtC Follow Roxie Nafousi on Instagram at @roxienafousi and stay up-to-date on her manifestation workshops at roxienafousi.com. Order a copy of Manifest: 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life here: https://fave.co/3O69BDc, and pre-order her new book Manifest: Dive Deeper (dropping Jan. 5, 2023) on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3tG9Ds7. Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream job postings, free coffee every Friday and a few emojis (because we’re fun like that), delivered right to your inbox. Discover the hottest jobs in marketing, finance, social media and more on our Girlboss Job Board at jobs.girlboss.com Girlboss Goods, our women-owned and operated marketplace, makes it easier for you to vote with your dollar while also championing small businesses. Head to girlboss.com/goods. Happy shopping! Did you enjoy this episode of Girlboss Radio? Comment and let us know what you think on our Instagram, TikTok or LinkedIn. And don’t forget to share your love for the Girlboss Radio podcast by leaving a rating or review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Girlboss Radio! We’re back with a new season and a renewed mission to bring you inspired, super-candid conversations with the world’s most impressive women. Our goal is to bring you career advice you can actually use, and give you the tools and mindset to find success on your own terms. In our kick-off episode of the new season of Girlboss Radio, founder of intimates brand Knix speaks to her good friend Avery Francis—and our new host—about how she defines success, the gender bias she faced while raising funds and why she’s big on celebrating failure. Get 15% off Knix's leakproof underwear with the code GIRLBOSS at https://bit.ly/3EJQWtC Follow Joanna Griffiths on Instagram at @joannaknix Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream job postings, free coffee every Friday and a few emojis (because we’re fun like that), delivered right to your inbox. Discover the hottest jobs in marketing, finance, social media and more on our Girlboss Job Board at jobs.girlboss.com Girlboss Goods, our women-owned and operated marketplace, makes it easier for you to vote with your dollar while also championing small businesses. Head to girlboss.com/goods. Happy shopping! Did you enjoy this episode of Girlboss Radio? Comment and let us know what you think on our Instagram, TikTok or LinkedIn. And don’t forget to share your love for the Girlboss Radio podcast by leaving a rating or review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We can't believe it's already the season finale of Girlboss Radio! It only seemed fitting that we end this season with our very own, Puno the Founder of ilovecreatives, hosting an intimate solo episode. This week, Puno is sharing her journey that started as a freelancer and led to being a full-fledged founder. She is letting us in on the world of freelancing and is answering the most commonly asked questions that even seasoned freelancers have. We hope you enjoy the final episode and we'll see you next season! Special thanks to our sponsor! Gusto is an easy, online payroll and benefits service built for modern small businesses. Head to Gusto.com/girlboss and get three months free when you run your first payroll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to become a content creator? This week, Puno chats with Rachel Nguyen, Fashion Blogger & Youtuber. Rachel discusses how she got her start in content creation and continues to find success through her evolution. She is sharing a ton of tips and the future she sees for content creators. Follow Rachel’s journey on Instagram @thatschic and give her YouTube channel a watch at youtube.com/thatschicblog. Special thanks to our sponsors! When your business is ready to make that next hire, find the right person with LinkedIn Jobs. Just visit linkedin.com/girlboss to post a job for free. Terms and conditions apply. With HelloFresh, you get fresh, pre-measured ingredients and mouthwatering seasonal recipes delivered right to your door. Go to hellofresh.com/girlboss12 and enter code GIRLBOSS12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping! Gusto is an easy, online payroll and benefits service built for modern small businesses. Head to Gusto.com/girlboss and get three months free when you run your first payroll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who makes sure the employee ecosystem at a company is thriving? This week, Puno chats with Ann Roberts, the Chief People Officer at Flo. Ann discusses where she sees the role of CPO going and what it means to work in modern-day HR. She's also sharing tips on what it takes to create great company culture. Plus, she's giving us all the details on the women-centered app Flo. Follow Flo’s Instagram @flotracker for support at every stage of your reproductive journey. Also, a special thank you to Flo for sponsoring this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you have what it takes to be a social media marketer? This week, Puno chats with Taylor Loren, a Social Strategist and Course Creator, formerly the Head of Marketing at Girlboss and Director of Content at Later Media. Taylor discusses how she found her voice as a social media maven and leveraged that into a flourishing career. She is giving us the deets on what it takes to build brand powerhouses through social media and how you too can take your social media skills pro. Social media marketers are here to stay, so let's jump on this bandwagon, shall we? Follow Taylor’s journey on Instagram @taylorloren and peep her website taylorloren.co for her killer social media course offerings. Thanks to our sponsors! Nuun Energy is the perfect sidekick for workdays, weekends, and anytime you need a boost on the go. Visit nuunlife.com and get 20% off Nuun Energy with code GIRLBOSS. Are you looking for an easier way to onboard and manage remote employees? Are you doing it all at your company? Find out how Justworks can help you by going to justworks.com today. When your business is ready to make that next hire, find the right person with LinkedIn Jobs. Just visit linkedin.com/girlboss to post a job for free. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

E-commerce marketing is what again? This week, Puno chats with Ceilidh MacLeod, a digital consultant and Co-Founder of OEM. Ceilidh discusses her career as an e-commerce marketing queen, which has included companies like Shoes.com and The Hundreds. She let us in on all the secrets on what it takes to work in digital marketing and kill it. So pull up your notes app because the future is here, and it’s digital girl bosses. Follow Ceilidh’s journey on Instagram @ceilidhmacleod and give her amazing company a visit at www.oem.care. Thanks to our sponsors! Hairstory has created a line of hair products that will leave your hair clean, shiny, and healthier than before. Check out hairstory.com and use promo code GIRLBOSS to get 15% off your first purchase. Calling all small business owners! Are you doing it all at your company? Find out how Justworks can help you by going to justworks.com today. ShipStation funnels all your orders into one simple interface that you can manage from anywhere, even your cell phone. For a free 60 day trial, go to ShipStation.com, click on the microphone at the top of the page, and type in GIRLBOSS. With HelloFresh, you get fresh, pre-measured ingredients and mouthwatering seasonal recipes delivered right to your door. Go to hellofresh.com/girlboss14 and enter code GIRLBOSS14 for 14 free meals, including free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you do when you feel like your business practices aren’t eco-friendly? This week, Puno chats with Mara Hoffman, fashion designer and CEO of Mara Hoffman, a leader in sustainable fashion. Mara discusses her start in the fashion industry and how she pivoted to put sustainability first. Mara is giving us all the tips when it comes to being more intentional to business and how to nurture yourself along the way. Follow Mara’s journey on Instagram @marahoffman and give her amazing company a visit at marahoffman.com. Special thanks to our sponsors! Try FreshBooks free for 30 days, no credit card required! Go to freshbooks.com/girlboss and enter GIRLBOSS in the “how did you hear about us” section. Gusto is an easy, online payroll and benefits service built for modern small businesses. Head to Gusto.com/girlboss and get three months free when you run your first payroll. Hairstory has created a line of hair products that will leave your hair clean, shiny, and healthier than before. Check out hairstory.com and use promo code GIRLBOSS to get 15% off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're unhappy and want to make a shift in your career, but you don't know where to start. Can you leave your current job and pivot? This week, Puno chats with Lisa Choi Owens, the Chief Revenue Officer and Director of Growth at TED. Lisa discusses her start on Wall Street and how her expansive career in for-profit companies ultimately led to her pivot to non-profit work at TED. Lisa sheds light on the lack of representation in a business-led space and how to find that confidence when you are the minority. Should you get your MBA? How do you navigate networking? Lisa answers all these questions and more in this week's episode. Thank you to our sponsor! Gusto is an easy, online payroll and benefits service built for modern small businesses. In other words, a people platform — one place to pay and take care of your hardworking team. Head to Gusto.com/girlboss and get three months free when you run your first payroll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s better to work fast, and having more means better, right? These are the values of most American businesses, but is that really what defines a good business or product? This week, Puno chats with April Garguilo, the founder of the amazingly successful company Vintner’s Daughter, a luxury plant-based skincare brand. April takes us through her slow growth approach and how it has given her a quality product and impact. April is also challenging the idea that more is better, with only two products on Vintner's Daughter's roster. She proves that dedication to the customer and the product is second to none. Follow April and her amazing two-product skincare company Vintner’s Daughter’s on Instagram @april_gargiulo @vintnersdaughter Thank you to our sponsors! Hairstory has created a line of hair products that will leave your hair clean, shiny, and healthier than before, so you can leave your other shampoo behind. Check out hairstory.com and use promo code GIRLBOSS to get 15% off your first purchase. Create a beautiful, on brand website for your business with Squarespace! Head to squarespace.com/girlboss for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code GIRLBOSS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain! Gusto is an easy, online payroll and benefits service built for modern small businesses. In other words, a people platform — one place to pay and take care of your hardworking team. Head to Gusto.com/girlboss and get three months free when you run your first payroll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's be honest, can a founder even achieve an impactful brand without a team behind them? This week, Puno chats with Trelawny Davis, who's making a name for herself as an iconic branding and marketing storyteller. She's letting us in on all the secrets for what it takes to make a brand thrive from a profit standpoint AND be impactful. Who wouldn't want the 411 on what it takes to be a top marketer from an expert? And Trelawny's LinkedIn page has her expertise written all over it. Working on campaigns for Disney, West Elm, Parachute, and most recently on Nike's global brand team, Trelawny walks us through how her time at these companies has pushed her to become the kind of marketer who influences culture. Girlboss has become synonymous with founders, but employees are so crucial in creating and executing the brand vision and reaching new audiences, so we're all here for Trelawny to break that mold. Follow Trelawny's journey on Instagram @trelawnydavis Thank you to our sponsors! ShipStation funnels all your orders into one simple interface that you can manage from anywhere, even your cell phone. For a free 60 day trial, go to ShipStation.com, click on the microphone at the top of the page, and type in GIRLBOSS. With HelloFresh, you get fresh, pre-measured ingredients and mouthwatering seasonal recipes delivered right to your door. Go to hellofresh.com/girlboss12 and enter code GIRLBOSS12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever been frustrated with how the world works? Then when you try to change it, you realize how big the problem is. Some of us would be overwhelmed by this thought, unlike our superhero guest. This week, Puno chats with Emily Ackerman, an engineering grad student and disabilities rights advocate bringing awareness to accessibility. Emily’s viral tweet about a potentially life-threatening encounter with an autonomous delivery robot at the University of Pittsburgh, which was blocking a curb cut designed for people with disabilities like herself, is bringing attention to the issue. This episode sheds light on how people overlook disabilities in the design process. Emily gives us helpful tips on how to combat this issue not just in design but in life. Emily also touches on this episode about her COVID research, academic journey, and being in STEM. Emily's powerful message will have you asking yourself, how can I contribute to breaking down systematic and institutional barriers and have more inclusivity in my everyday life? Check out Emily’s work at emilyeackerman.com Thank you to our sponsors! Hairstory has created a line of hair products that will leave your hair clean, shiny, and healthier than before, so you can leave your other shampoo behind. Check out hairstory.com and use promo code GIRLBOSS to get 15% off your first purchase. Gusto is an easy, online payroll and benefits service built for modern small businesses. In other words, a people platform — one place to pay and take care of your hardworking team. Head to Gusto.com/girlboss and get three months free when you run your first payroll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So, you have a genius idea for a new business: but how, exactly, are you going to pay for it all? We’ve talked a lot about bootstrapping this season on Girlboss Radio, but this week, Puno dives into the world of venture capital with Aishwarya Iyer, the founder and CEO of Brightland. How you fund your business affects how you build your business - and how long you have to make it happen. Before anybody can give you any advice about what type of funding you should look into, you need to know the answers to these three questions: What are you building? How much is it going to cost? How much control do you want? Tune in for Aishwarya’s unique perspective on venture capital after a decade in the industry. Discover Brightland’s nourishing olive oils and follow them on Instagram at @wearebrightland Thank you to our sponsors: Explore Vitruvi’s all-natural, 100% pure essential oils and gorgeous diffusers at vitruvi.com/girlbossradio and use code GIRLBOSS20 to get 20% off your next purchase. Create a beautiful, on brand website for your business with Squarespace! Head to squarespace.com/girlboss for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code GIRLBOSS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19-year-old Internet sensation Elsa Majimbo (@majimb.o) chats with Puno about how she launched her career as a creator and gained over 2 million followers during quarantine. In this episode, get a behind-the-scenes look at running a viral Instagram account and working on brand campaigns with the likes of Valentino, Fenty, and Mac Cosmetics. Thank you to our sponsors: Try FreshBooks free for 30 days, no credit card required! Go to https://freshbooks.com/girlboss and enter GIRLBOSS in the “how did you hear about us” section, and get more time back to build the business you love. Plan your Instagram content & get your first month of Planoly free with code “girlboss” (all lowercase): https://plano.ly/3xEHMZM Squarespace Create a beautiful, on-brand website for your business with Squarespace! Head to squarespace.com/girlboss for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code GIRLBOSS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn how to transform your life and your business using astrology with the founders of Chani, the popular astrology app for self-discovery, mindfulness, and healing. This week on Girlboss Radio, Puno chats with Chani Nicholas and Sonya Passi about how they built their app (and how they used astrology to launch it!). Chani and Sonya share powerful messages about how to create a small business that aligns with your values, from hiring survivors of gender-based violence to develop the app, to providing comprehensive employee benefits including unlimited menstrual leave. Download the Chani App for iPhone or follow Chani and Sonya on Instagram at @chaninicholas and @sonyapassi Thanks to our sponsors: Planoly Plan your Instagram & get your first month of Planoly free with code “girlboss” (all lowercase): https://plano.ly/3xEHMZM Squarespace Create a beautiful, on-brand website for your business with Squarespace! Head to squarespace.com/girlboss for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code GIRLBOSS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain! Netgear WiFi running slow at work? Too many people on it at home? Visit netgear.com/Business and use code GIRLBOSS10 at checkout to save 10% on your purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking for your dream job? Sometimes it takes a LOT of work -- especially if you’re having to overcome unconscious bias from hiring managers. This week, Puno chats with Andrea Dalzell, who was the first registered nurse in New York to use a wheelchair. Andrea shares great tips on how to advocate for yourself and how to deal with rejection, all while remaining confident in your career path and your abilities. Curious about the world of “professional resume writers” and whether it’s worth it to hire one? Tune in for tips on crafting the perfect cover, tailoring your resume, and nailing your interviews! And this episode isn’t just for those looking for job - hiring managers can learn a lot too, considering that 40% of hiring decisions are influenced by unconscious bias. Special thanks to our presenting sponsor Vitruvi! Visit vitruvi.com/girlbossradio and use code GIRLBOSS20 to get 20% off your next purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yup, we’re going there. In this episode, Puno chats with Hari Nef, an actress, model, and writer who isn’t a huge fan of the term “girl boss.” Puno and Hari discuss the rise of #Girlboss feminism in the wake of Trumpism and the Women’s March back in 2017, and whether or not that ideology is still relevant today. Hari Nef was the the first openly transgender woman signed to IMG Models, starred in the Emmy-winning television series Transparent, and is currently working on writing her own television series, which you’ll hear all about in this episode! Tune in for a spicy episode: in the words of Hari, “I actually took a poll on my finsta, ‘should I go on the Girilboss podcast?’ And the two options were ‘go on and be spicy’ or ‘die cool.’ And most people voted to go on and be spicy, so I'm here and I'm going to be spicy.” Thanks to our sponsors: Explore Vitruvi’s all-natural, 100% pure essential oils and gorgeous diffusers at vitruvi.com/girlbossradio and use code GIRLBOSS20 to get 20% off your next purchase. Create a beautiful, on brand website for your business with Squarespace! Head to squarespace.com/girlboss for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code GIRLBOSS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain! WiFi running slow at work? Too many people on it at home? Visit netgear.com/girlboss and use code GIRLBOSS10 at checkout to save 10% on your purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So you have a great product idea and want to bring it to life - but how do you actually make that happen? This week, Puno chats with Victoria Ashley, the founder of Laundry Day, a cool cannabis-adjacent brand of artisanal smokeware. Victoria shares every step of her journey from concept to designing your product, finding a manufacturer, and bringing your product to market through influencer marketing -- all as a one woman show! Together Puno and Victoria share tips on how to create a brand identity on your own, draft an email to get your mentors’ attention, influencer gifting, and so much more. Follow Laundry Day on Instagram @laundryday.co, Victoria at @_heyitsvic, and Puno at @punodostres! Thank you to our sponsors: Plan your Instagram & get your first month of Planoly free with code “girlboss” (all lowercase): https://plano.ly/3eYHlBp Build your dream course and save $99 with our exclusive offer for 30 days free of Thinkific Pro: http://thinkific.com/girlboss99 Create a beautiful, on brand website for your business with Squarespace! Head to squarespace.com/girlboss for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code GIRLBOSS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2020, millions of people responded to a widespread call to action to organize against racial injustice and systemic oppression. Social media was quickly utilized as a powerful tool for sharing essential resources, cultivating productive conversations, and growing activist movements at large. Our guest this week is Sara Mora, an organizer who has dedicated her entire career to driving momentum online. Using a multi-pronged approach to advocate for immigration reform, Sara owns her multiple professional titles: a digital strategist, storyteller, poet, and activist. From meeting with world leaders to amplifying the messages of immigrant-led organizations, Sara is unwavering in her commitment to supporting her undocumented community. Sara Mora Website: https://www.misssaramora.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misssaramora/?hl=en PopulationMIC: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/populationmic/?hl=en - Squarespace empowers millions of dreamers, makers, and doers by providing them with the tools they need to bring their creative ideas to life. Head to squarespace.com/GIRLBOSS for a free trial. When you’re ready to launch, use the offer code GIRLBOSS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Canva Pro is a simple, foolproof design platform that has everything you need to design like a pro. Right now, you get a 45-day extended trial by visiting canva.com/girlboss. WiFi running slow at work? Too many people on it at home? Visit netgear.com/girlboss and use code GIRLBOSS10 at checkout to save 10%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So, what does it take to open a small retail business? It’s no easy feat. If you ask Kai Avant-DeLeon—the owner of Sincerely, Tommy, a Brooklyn-based concept store and coffee bar focused on emerging womenswear, lifestyle, and community—she’ll tell you it takes trusting yourself and truly manifesting your vision. And when it comes to tips on hiring for your small business, it’s all about finding people who share your vision put together a well-thought-out resume, and cover letter that shows they’re truly invested in your company (and no, that doesn’t mean simply DM-ing an Instagram profile). Kai says, “You also want to hire people who take themselves as seriously as you do.” She’s also adamant that one of the most important things about being a business owner is prioritizing self-care with simple—yet extraordinarily effective—things, like carving out time for yourself, meditating, journaling, and escaping the hustle of the city, which are a true recipe for success. Try Thinkific free for 30 days… saving you $99 on your course creation journey, by heading to thinkific.com/girlboss99 BetterHelp is customized online therapy, listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/girlboss Squarespace empowers millions of dreamers, makers, and doers by providing them with the tools they need to bring their creative ideas to life. Head to squarespace.com/girlboss for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch use code GIRLBOSS for 10% off your new website or domain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Running a small business isn’t easy -- just ask Isabelle Cossart, an entrepreneur who navigated her tourism business through many unexpected events, from Hurricane Katrina which devastated New Orleans, to 9/11 which halted travel throughout the USA, and more recently COVID-19, which has affected the entire world. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Girlboss Radio listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/girlboss The world runs on WiFi, and small businesses are no exception. Visit netgear.com/business and use code GIRLBOSS10 at Checkout to save 10%. Did you enjoy this episode of Girlboss Radio? Comment and let us know what you think on our Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook. Don’t forget to share your love for the Girlboss Radio podcast by leaving a rating or review on Apple, Spotify, Podyssey or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices