Second Life

Tara Swennen is a celebrity stylist responsible for dressing stars such as Idina Menzel, Matthew McConaughey, and Kristen Stewart. On this episode, Swennen brings us inside her strategy for dressing Stewart for the stunning Spencer press tour. Plus, she shares the classics that should be in everyone’s closet and the most used items in her styling kit.

Katie Lopes and Nicola Piercy founded the sustainable knickers brand, Stripe and Stare, back in 2017. Today, the London-based company is distributed globally—here in the U.S. online and at retailers like Shopbop and Bloomingdales—and just released its most sustainable line yet: The B Edit, which is 100% biodegradable. But how did this duo come together to create a line beloved by bums around the world? Nicola spent her first life in marketing, where she built an online platform that sold houses. She also managed a chain of cooking schools. Katie, on the other hand, spent a number of years in production at Channel 7 in Sydney, Australia, before opening a fashion boutique in the UK. And for the rest of the story, you’re going to have to tune in!

Nicole Chavez is the brilliant fashion guru and stylist behind massive Hollywood names such as Rachel Bilson, Kristen Bell, and Jessica Simpson. On this episode, she tells Hillary how her favorite red carpet moments came together, how to style the coolest trends we’ll see this winter, and the outfit formulas that win every time.

Grace Bonney is a digital pioneer, a design expert, and the founder of Design*Sponge. She is also the author of best-selling books Design*Sponge at Home and In the Company of Women, the founder of Good Company magazine, and the host of the After the Jump podcast. Her latest book—Collective Wisdom: Lessons, Inspiration, and Advice from Women over 50, which will be released tomorrow, October 26—features unfiltered, eye-opening conversations with more than 100 diverse women. On this episode of Second Life, find out about the project that moved Bonney to make a major career pivot of her own as she sets out to become a marriage and family therapist.

Israel-born, New York–based fashion designer Nili Lotan couldn’t go out of style if she tried. On this week’s episode, she tells Hillary how she got her start in the industry—including leading design teams at Ralph Lauren and Liz Claiborne—before creating her eponymous label at age 46. They also chat about her recent expansion into categories such as handbags and her best style advice of all time.

Founded by Jessica Ewing, Literati is an innovative experiential book club for all ages dedicated to connecting people through the power of reading. Literati launched in 2017 as a unique try-before-you-buy book-curation service for kids, and in August 2020, the brand expanded to offer book clubs for adults led by thought leaders like Stephen Curry, Malala, and Cheryl Strayed. But before Ewing completely reshaped the art of book discovery, she worked in tech as a product manager at Google. In fact, Ewing was featured in Fast Company as one of Google's 12 Most Innovative Minds in 2007, and she is the co-owner of five different patents in consumer technology design. On this episode of Second Life, find out how Ewing's past career and personal experiences (i.e., writing a novel of her own!) led her to create a company for artists and creators that is solving the problem of book discovery.

Model, body-positivity advocate, and newly dawned influencer Remi Bader exploded last year when her realistic clothing hauls went absolutely viral on TikTok. Now, she’s been tapped by brands like Good American, Aerie, The RealReal, and Abercrombie & Fitch for her valuable insights. In this episode, Hillary chats with Remi about the behind-the-scenes aspect of her famous clothing hauls, her favorite size-inclusive brands she goes to first, and the fall essentials currently in her shopping cart.

Sabeena Ladha—the founder and CEO of Deux, the good-for-you cookie dough company—is completely revolutionizing the relationship between health-conscious eating and notoriously sweet foods by refusing to compromise taste and health. Ladha launched the enhanced cookie dough with flavors like Chocolate Chip with immune support, Brownie Batter with collagen support, and Ginger Doodle with stress-relieving ingredients such as ashwagandha. Only about a year old, Deux has already landed on the shelves of renowned L.A.-based health-food mecca Erewhon as its best-selling cookie dough brand. But before Ladha began disrupting the sweets industry, she worked at major food conglomerates Diamond Foods and PepsiCo, where she worked on the largest chip brand in the world, Lays. She then became a consultant at McKinsey & Company and subsequently ran a venture studio at M13. On this episode of Second Life, find out how all of Ladha’s past experiences led her to a deeper understanding of the world of consumer packaged goods in order to disrupt it.

Simply put, Tracey Cunningham is a hair color god, responsible for the perfect hues on some of the biggest Hollywood names like Emma Stone, Halle Berry, Jennifer Lopez, and Margot Robbie. On this episode, she dishes on how to achieve those coveted looks, the colors her clients are requesting the most this fall, and just how to take care of your color—from the pre-salon checklist to the best ways to preserve color, and everything in between.

To say Dany Garcia is a powerhouse is an understatement. In fact, her extensive list of accolades can speak for itself: She is the chairwoman and CEO of The Garcia Companies, an entertainment mogul, a founder, an investor, a philanthropist, a professional athlete, and a producer. From working on notable films like Baywatch and HBO’s iconic series Ballers to becoming the first woman to own an equal or majority stake in a major professional league in the U.S. (the XFL) to owning an incredibly chic clothing line, GSTQ, there’s no doubt that Garcia is unstoppable. But before Garcia began her burgeoning career in entertainment, she actually spent her first life in wealth management at Merrill Lynch before starting her own wealth-management firm. On this episode of Second Life, find out how Garcia’s past knowledge from wealth management helped her build her rapidly evolving empire.

Ready-to-wear and bridal designer Monique Lhuillier's romantic and feminine aesthetic has been cherished in the fashion industry for quite some time now—25 years to be exact. On this episode, Hillary and Monique chat about everything the designer has accomplished over the past quarter century, from designing Britney Spears’ wedding dress to dressing eight major celebrities at the 2019 Golden Globes to being invited to the White House after dressing Michelle Obama.

In 1997, Amy Smilovic launched the ultimate cool-girl brand, Tibi, and it was only a matter of time before it proved itself as a key player within the fashion industry. Then, in 2010, Smilovic took a major risk: She decided to completely redesign and reimagine the brand to align with her current aesthetic and feelings. With a newfound focus on what Smilovic refers to as “creative pragmatism” in mindset and style, she successfully pulled off a 180-degree rebranding. After 24 years, Tibi is bigger than ever, at the forefront of the industry, and housed at esteemed retailers like Intermix and Net-a-Porter in addition to its own e-commerce business. But before it all, the Georgia native began her career in advertising and marketing at Ogilvy and American Express. On this episode of Second Life, find out how she’s navigated it all and hear her best advice for building sustainable businesses.

After a 10-year hiatus from music, singer, songwriter, and popstar Natalie Imbruglia is back with her sixth studio album, Firebird, out September 24. On this episode, Natalie tells Hillary how she found the confidence to return to her truest vocation after a harrowing bout of writer’s block, what we can expect from the highly anticipated project, and of course, about all those '90s ’fits that have never left our mood boards. This episode is sponsored by Clarins NEW Total Eye Lift. In honor of Clarins’ 10 year anniversary with FEED, join in the #ClarinsxFEED social challenge starting September 24th by posting a throwback photo when you were in school, and tagging @clarinsusa, @feed, and #ClarinsxFeed. For each post, Clarins will donate 10 meals to a child in need via FEED’s giving partner, No Kid Hungry. Tag five friends so they can join the cause and help to reach Clarins’ goal of up to 100,000 school meals by October 10th, 2021. Learn more about Clarins responsible beauty commitment: https://www.clarinsusa.com/en/responsible-beauty-feed/ Shop Clarins NEW Total Eye Lift: https://www.clarinsusa.com/en/total-eye-lift/

Chances are you know Stephanie Shepherd as the former Chief Operating Officer of the Kardashian West Brands, but the environmental advocate has pivoted since she left the Kardashian empire into something of her own: Future Earth. Through Future Earth, Shepherd is meeting you wherever you are in your sustainability journey to living a lower-impact lifestyle. With almost 2 million followers, she’s dedicated her social platform and influence to inspire global activism. But before Shepherd became an environmental thought leader and changemaker (and even before she helped build the Kardashian West Brands into a burgeoning business), she started her career performing as a dancer and assistant to creative director Mikey Minden and Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin. On this episode of Second Life, find out how Shepherd took an unexpected turn that’s making a real impact on our environment and mother earth.

Erica Cloud joins the show to talk about the 2021 Met Gala, for which she dressed both singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves and actor-producer Dan Levy. Erica brings us behind the scenes of what goes into the preparation of one of the biggest nights in fashion, how she interpreted the theme (In America: A Lexicon of Fashion) of this year’s event, and what it’s like to style multiple major Hollywood celebs. This episode is sponsored by Clarins NEW Total Eye Lift. In honor of Clarins’ 10 year anniversary with FEED, join in the #ClarinsxFEED social challenge starting September 24th by posting a throwback photo when you were in school, and tagging @clarinsusa, @feed, and #ClarinsxFeed. For each post, Clarins will donate 10 meals to a child in need via FEED’s giving partner, No Kid Hungry. Tag five friends so they can join the cause and help to reach Clarins’ goal of up to 100,000 school meals by October 10th, 2021. Learn more about Clarins responsible beauty commitment: https://www.clarinsusa.com/en/responsible-beauty-feed/ Shop Clarins NEW Total Eye Lift: https://www.clarinsusa.com/en/total-eye-lift/

You might call Lisa Donovan—founder and CEO of the astrology app The Pattern—a genius entrepreneur, or you might call her a soul-reading wizard. In 2018, The Pattern went live in a public beta without any marketing or PR. Today, Donovan has grown the platform to over seven and a half million users, with notable fans like SZA and Channing Tatum. There’s no doubt that Donovan’s years of work developing The Pattern are shown in the app’s burgeoning success and scarily accurate insights, but it may come as a surprise that astrology is indeed Donovan’s second life. Previously, she had a career in many forms of entertainment as an actress, a popular YouTube creator (you may remember her channel LisaNova), a producer, and co-founder of Maker Studios. On this episode of Second Life, find out how Donovan found healing through astrology and uses it to connect with millions of people around the world.

On this week’s episode, Hillary speaks with Bridgerton costume designer Ellen Mirojnick, who brings us behind the scenes of creating the fashion and sartorial world of Shondaland which—the series that broke Netflix streaming records (82 million watchers and counting). Tune in to hear about the symbolism behind the distinct color palettes, how she makes the period piece feel modern, and creating the lookbook that spawned it all. Plus take a look inside Ellen’s latest project, the newly released Cinderella.

Nana Agyemang is the CEO and founder of EveryStylishGirl (ESG) and EveryStylishGirl Biz, a company dedicated to the advancement of Black and Brown women in the media and fashion industry. Since 2017, ESG has provided over 15,000 women with the tools to become successful and feel professionally empowered through its annual Sip N’ Slay conferences and a plethora of online resources. There’s no denying that ESG is a testament to Agyemang’s vast industry knowledge and experience, which is why it may come as no surprise that before founding the company, she worked as one of the social media editors behind New York Magazine’s The Cut, where she doubled its Instagram following in just one year. Agyemang is also a former writer and editor at the industry’s top publications like Elle, Refinery29, and The New York Times. On this episode of Second Life, find out how she found the courage to leave a job she was crushing to dedicate herself to her own platform helping women of color get the visibility they deserve.

On this week’s episode, THE/THIRTY managing editor Sarah Yang sits down with our September cover star, rapper, comedian, and award-winning actress Awkwafina aka Nora Lum. Nora tells us what it was like to enter the Marvel Universe with her latest role in Shang-Chi, what she thinks about representation within the industry as a whole, and the unfortunate truth about visiting RadioShack after a Golden Globes win. Plus, she shares how she’s navigating fame, fashion, and her connection to family as she quickly becomes a household name.

Michelle Phan is a beauty powerhouse. She is the co-founder of Ipsy (a monthly subscription service that became the world’s largest beauty community), the founder of Em Cosmetics, and one of the first beauty digital influencers who—dare we say—created the first-ever YouTube makeup tutorial. Over the last decade, Phan has garnered a global community of over 10 million followers, has amassed over one billion views, and has created more than 350 videos. Today, Phan also educates her loyal community of followers within quite a different space altogether: cryptocurrency. Through her studying of the crypto industry, she draws parallels between the decentralization of power and the decentralization of content that launched her YouTube career. On this episode of Second Life, find out how Phan paved the way for an entire generation of beauty creators to come while reinventing herself time and again.

Stylist and designer Jason Rembert is the creative mastermind behind the looks on clients like Issa Rae, Mary J. Blige, and Lizzo and the stunning luxury ready-to-wear collections for his own line, Aliétte, which has been worn by Cardi B and Miley Cyrus. In this episode, Jason brings us inside his creative inspirations and process, shares his views on the responsibility to bring others up within the industry, and discusses his current obsessions in fashion. Plus, he's providing an inside look at his fall collection.

Afton Vechery is the co-founder and CEO of Modern Fertility, an innovative healthcare company making personalized fertility information and support accessible to women everywhere. Vechery founded the company in 2017, and just this year, it was valued at $225 million during an acquisition by telehealth company Ro. It’s no surprise that prior to creating the brand, Vechery began her career in healthcare private equity, where she learned of the outdated practices and predatory pricing models within the booming fertility healthcare sector. She then went on to work in strategic operations at various health tech startups and, most recently, ran the consumer-tools division at 23andMe. On this episode of Second Life, find out how Vechery drew inspiration from her past careers to build a brand that would greatly change the women’s health industry forever.

Editor in Chief Kat Collings returns to the pod alongside Editorial Director Lauren Eggertsen and Market Director Bobby Schuessler to talk everything fall trends, including what they’re looking to try, the items they’re planning to buy, and the unexpected trends making the biggest comeback. Plus, the team dishes on everything behind our editor-led, thoughtfully designed, brand-new line of ready-to-wear pieces, Who What Wear Collection, that's available to shop now at whowhatwearcollection.com.

In founding clean skin-centric beauty line Ilia ten years ago, Sasha Plavsic was way ahead of the industry in what would become known as “clean beauty.” The brand began with a lip balm that was safe, effective, and natural and has since expanded into a full range of complexion formulas that consistently win beauty awards and put the brand in the top three growing brands at Sephora. But before Plavsic set out to create the change she wanted to see in the industry, she worked in branding for an eyewear retailer, an aromatherapy company, Saje Natural Wellness, and Urban Decay. On this episode, find out how Plavsic made the leap to start her own brand and how she continues to push the beauty industry forward.

This week, Director of Content Strategy and Senior Managing Editor Drew Elovitz is back on the show to bring us behind the scenes of our August cover shoot with actress Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria, The White Lotus). Sydney dives deep into her process of preparing for a role, the book-to-screen development of her first production project starring Halsey, the upcoming The Players Club, and her unexpected hobby of rebuilding classic cars.

In 2019, a chic and relatable new cookware company emerged, and soon the multitasking Always Pan dominated our Instagram feeds. Enter: Our Place. Co-founder and co-CEO Shiza Shahid built the brand with the mission of bringing people together through the power of home-cooking rooted in the modern multiethnic American kitchen. But before Shahid launched the beloved brand, her career path looked quite different. Out of school, she worked as a business analyst in Dubai before co-founding the Malala Fund and starting NOW Ventures to help support other mission-driven startups. On this episode, find out how Shahid’s former careers led her to create a mission-driven e-commerce brand that’s created not only celebrated products, but also a community.

Karla Welch is a force to be reckoned with. She’s the founder of beloved classics brand X Karla, period underwear line Period by The Period Company, and most recently, the styling app Wishi. Also known for her impeccable body of work styling longtime clients Justin Bieber, Sarah Paulson, Tracee Ellis Ross, and many more, there is simply no stopping Karla Welch. Tune in to hear from a true talent who is equal parts progressive thought leader and fashion visionary.

Chriselle Lim was one of the first digital influencers to enter the industry, paving the way for future content creators and entrepreneurs. Today, Lim has over 5 million followers across her various platforms and channels, inspiring women worldwide through her unique perspective on beauty, fashion, and lifestyle. But in 2020, Lim made a major career shift into an industry no one was quite anticipating: She co-founded Bümo, a platform bringing licensed educational childcare to the workplace. On this episode of Second Life, find out how Lim fostered a following and used her platform to build a brand that is making a positive impact on families’ futures.

Tina Craig has worn many hats over the years in fashion and beauty, including that of brand ambassador, consultant, designer, stylist, and founder of the talent management agency Estate Five. You likely know her, however, as one of the original digital fashion influencers and the queen of handbags and luxury, BagSnob. These days, she’s also the founder of the pioneering and beloved brand U Beauty. In this episode, Tina explains the technology behind her innovative skincare brand and takes us through #TBT to review some of the most iconic handbags of the past 15 years.

Lara Devgan, MD, is one of America’s preeminent plastic surgeons, specializing in minimally invasive treatments for the face, breasts, and body, and is known for caring for some of the most photographed faces in the world. Now, in her second life, Devgan is utilizing her experience as a surgeon and training at Yale, Johns Hopkins Medical School, and Columbia and Cornell New York Presbyterian Hospitals as the founder and CEO of Dr. Devgan Scientific Beauty. With fans like Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Aniston, it’s safe to say it’s been a certified hit. Tune in to hear how Devgan has parlayed her exceptional understanding of the complexity of the skin into a thriving new facet of her career.

Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn, professionally known as Rob + Mariel, have been on The Hollywood Reporter’s “25 Most Powerful Stylists in Hollywood’’ list for 10 consecutive years, for their consistent ability to blow our minds with fashion looks for longtime clients like Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Lopez, Cara Delevingne, and so many more. This week, they’re bringing us inside their creative mindset, including what it’s like to design hardworking costumes for live performances (like Super Bowl LIV) for the biggest superstars in the world.

Julia Haart has proven she is unstoppable. As the co-owner and CEO of Elite World Group—a talent management company composed of 48 global agencies representing actors, artists, musicians, models, and even virtual avatars—Haart’s mission is to modernize the industry by transforming social platforms into impactful media channels. Prior to EWG, she worked in fashion, founding her own shoe brand before becoming the creative director of Italian luxury brand La Perla. It’s quite the dynamic career, none of which started until Haart was 43 and decided to leave the Orthodox Jewish community in Monsey, New York she had grown up in. Talk about a second life.

Nail artist and celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik is best-in-class. Not only does his celebrity client list include the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Selena Gomez, and Kim Kardashian, but Tom is also a world champion, having won over 300 nail competitions. He’s also the first nail artist to ever hold a contract with Chanel. On this episode, Bachik tells Hillary about working with his famed clients, his winding road to the top of the industry, and how best to care for your nails.

There’s no denying Julianne Hough and Nina Dobrev are two very notable names in Hollywood. Dobrev was catapulted into the spotlight when she starred in Degrassi and six seasons of the CW hit The Vampire Diaries. She has gone on to act, write, and produce projects like the feature film Lucky Day and the upcoming Netflix romantic comedy Love Hard. Meanwhile, Hough is a two-time professional champion on ABC’s Dancing With the Stars, an award-winning recording artist, and an accomplished actress in movies like Safe Haven and Footloose. Plus, she’s the founder of her own production company, Canary House Productions, and fitness platform, Kingry. In March 2021, the longtime friends decided to add yet another piece to their multifaceted careers when they launched Fresh Vine Wine, premium wines for health-conscious individuals.

Eric Daman is an Emmy Award–winning costume designer, celebrity stylist, fashion designer, jewelry designer, and author. Getting his start in TV on the high-fashion drama series Sex and the City, Daman went on to lead costume design in the full six-season run of the CW’s original Gossip Girl, where his designs earned him a 2009 Costume Designerʼs Guild nomination and established his reputation as an influential force to be reckoned with. Daman is here to talk about his vast career, including all the Easter eggs to look out for in his latest project, HBO Max’s Gossip Girl reboot.

At the helm of innovative health research at Apple is Sumbul Desai, MD, the vice president of health. There, she helps oversee initiatives, including clinical product development, innovative clinical partnerships, and medical research, plus the ever-evolving health features on iPhone and Apple Watch. As you may expect, her background in medicine is extraordinary. Previous to Apple, she was the vice chair of strategy and innovation at Stanford Medicine as well as the associate chief medical officer at Stanford Health Care. What you might not expect is her first life in business strategy at Walt Disney Co. and ABC News.

Celebrity and conceptual hairstylist Chris Appleton is responsible for arguably more viral hair looks over the past five years than anyone else in the game. (Think Ariana Grande’s snatched ponytail, J.Lo’s glamorous Superbowl curls, and that "wet" look Kim Kardashian wore to the 2019 Met Gala.) In this episode, Chris speaks with Hillary about the inspiration behind some of his most iconic looks, how he entered the industry, and the easiest styles you should be trying at home.

Tori Bell, a passionate founder and voice in the anti-racism movement, has built a platform that inspires allies everywhere to make a difference. Bell began her community-centered diversity work through creating the global employee resource group Black Women at Facebook, which now has over 2500 members. She also started her own brilliant newsletter, Inclusion Unpacked, which helps support those on their allyship journey through weekly diversity, equity, and inclusion resources. On July 13, Bell is launching a Social Media Allyship Program, which outlines how to become a better ally in three cohesive steps. On this episode of Second Life, find out how Bell’s past career experiences—from working at Suntrust Investment Bank to Facebook—led her to find a highly inspiring and purposeful career.

This week, Hillary sits down with the Wonder Woman of Vogue, Leiomy Maldonado, and The Good Place actress and founder of iWeigh, Jameela Jamil. The pair are two of the four judges on HBO Max’s Legendary, in which voguing teams called "houses" compete in dance challenges and showcase fashion for a chance to win a cash prize. Jameela and Leiomy speak to the incredible community that the show represents and bring us behind the scenes—sweat, shade, and looks included.

In 2013, Netflix released a series that would forever impact television: Orange Is the New Black. Actress Dascha Polanco quickly became a fan favorite as she played the role of Daya Diaz for seven seasons of the cultural phenomenon of a show. Polanco has also been in several notable films, including Golden Globe–nominated Joy, Oscar-nominated The Irishman, and most recently, the highly anticipated adaptation of the musical In the Heights. On this episode of Second Life, find out how—and why—Polanco decided to take a chance on Hollywood after spending years in the medical industry studying to become a nurse and working as a hospital manager in New York City.

On this week’s episode, celebrity skincare expert and aesthetic specialist Nurse Jamie tells Hillary Kerr about the latest innovations and non-invasive beauty treatments on the market, breaks down the difference and many uses of filler and Botox, and explains the benefits of lasers. As the skin guru to celebrities like Khloé Kardashian, Jessica Alba, and Hillary herself, we’re all ears. To check out the masterful beauty results Nurse Jamie achieves for yourself—without ever picking up a scalpel—watch her Netflix series, Skin Decision.

Amanda Kloots is the ultimate multi-hyphenate. She is the founder of AK! Fitness, where she has developed her signature fitness method; is co-founder of the give-back apparel company Hooray For alongside her sister; and is a co-host on CBS’s The Talk. As of June 15, she is also a published author with the debut of her memoir, Live Your Life: My Story of Loving and Losing Nick Cordero, in which she shares her 95-day struggle and love story with her husband, who tragically passed last July due to COVID-19. On this episode of Second Life, find out how Kloots’s 17-year career as a professional dancer on Broadway and as a Rockette gave her the perseverance and grit to build the multifaceted career she has today.

On this episode of the show, Drew Elovitz, our director of content strategy and senior managing editor, takes us behind the scenes of our June cover story with three of the cast members from the upcoming Gossip Girl—Zión Moreno, Jordan Alexander, and Emily Alyn Lind. As a superfan of the original show, Drew asks the talented cast everything you want to know about this new era of Gossip Girl, including what to expect from the elusive characters and how their world has changed over the 10 years since the original.

Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, co-founders and co-CEOs of trusted news source TheSkimm, completely changed the way millennials consume news by creating a platform that delivers digestible current content. Since its launch in 2012, TheSkimm has expanded its offerings through producing two top-rated podcasts, multiple events, countless videos, TheSkimm app, Skimm Well, and Skimm Money. Its initial product, the Daily Skimm, remains the fastest-growing newsletter on the market with over seven million subscribers. On this episode of Second Life, find out how Zakin and Weisberg’s early careers in major news organizations like MSNBC, The Daily Beast, and NBC led them to disrupt traditional news media forever.

Jenny Beavan is a prolific costume designer, having won her first Academy Award in 1987 for A Room With a View, and again for Mad Max: Fury Road. Most recently, she’s responsible for the works of art in the live-action feature film Cruella, starring Emma Stone. In this episode, Jenny tells us about her inspirations for the stunning fashion throughout the movie and takes us behind the scenes of creating a visual world for a major motion picture.

With the launch of her first show alongside Dax Shepard in 2018, Monica Padman became one of the biggest podcasters in the game. That year, Armchair Expert was the most-downloaded podcast of the year and won iHearts Radio’s Best New Podcast Award. Today, the Armchair Umbrella Network hosts a slew of other successful shows (Monica and Jess Love Boys, Nurture vs Nurture, Experts on Expert, etc.), most of which Padman co-hosts and all of which she produces. But back before Padman’s insightful and charming voice was living in our heads rent-free, her idea of success was to land a job acting—specifically, on the next Friends. On this episode, hear how Padman found herself on a path beyond her wildest dreams by embracing what unfolded in front of her.

Katie Sturino is a digital influencer, body-acceptance advocate, and entrepreneur empowering women of all sizes to find their confidence and celebrate their style through her regular content series #SuperSizeTheLook and #MakeMySize. Her personal-care brand Megababe invents genius products such as Bust Dust for boob sweat, Thigh Rescue for thigh chafe, and the Le Tush Butt Mask, and on May 25 she published her first book, Body Talk: How to Embrace Your Body and Start Living Your Best Life. On this episode, Katie and Hillary talk about finding self-acceptance within the fashion industry, Katie’s favorite size-inclusive brands, and why Hillary needs a pair of crocs.

Tiffany Masterson, the founder of renowned beauty and skincare brand Drunk Elephant, built a skincare empire around her philosophy of ingredient elimination for a total skin reset, avoiding six ingredients she believed were at the root of her skin issues. Since the launch in 2013, Drunk Elephant now offers over 30 products, has signed an exclusive U.S. distribution deal with Sephora, and was acquired by leading global beauty company Shiseido Americas for $845 million dollars—one of the biggest acquisitions for a skincare brand to date. On this episode of Second Life, find out how Masterson’s many career lives—from real estate agent to production assistant to mother of four—led her to extensive ingredient research that not only changed her skin, but also thousands of others.

If for some reason you don’t know celebrity stylist Sophie Lopez, you definitely know her work. With a client list that includes Kate Hudson, Goldie Hawn, Ashley Madekwe, and Yalitza Aparicio, Lopez has an expertise that's coveted within fashion. On this week’s episode, hear how she hustled her way from working in menswear at GQ and freelancing for bands such as Muse to styling dazzling looks for the red carpet and beyond.

Meena Harris is the ultimate multi-hyphenate. She’s a New York Times Best-Selling Author for her children's book, Kamala and Maya's Big Idea, a highly-esteemed attorney, and the founder of the groundbreaking lifestyle brand Phenomenal. Since its launch in 2016, Harris has evolved the Phenomenal brand into Phenomenal Media and Phenomenal Productions—a female-driven media brand and creative agency that supports underrepresented communities through activism-focused campaigns and products. On this episode of Second Life, find out how Harris's impressive past career at major tech companies like Facebook, Slack, and Uber, combined with her experience as an attorney in consumer protection, data, privacy, and cybersecurity lead her to build her own brand making a positive impact.