Introducing Imagining New Realities with Stacey Abrams  from The Amendment. Follow the show: The Amendment Stacey Abrams has a big imagination. She’s used it to expand Georgia’s electorate, be the first Black woman to be a major-party nominee for governor and write 16 books across multiple genres. This week on the show, Stacey sits down with Errin to share how she imagines American policy and democracy shifting —  from tax policy to electrical grids to galvanizing non-voters. 
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Sonja Morgan’s townhouse is being auctioned off. We chat about the now some say iconic, some say infamous townhouse, what led to the auction and what happens now to Sonja. Tom Girardi’s May trial has been pushed to August, Whitney Rose moves closer to divorce, Rachel Leviss’ lawsuit against Tom and Ariana moves on, Tom and Ariana both independently clap back, Bethenny Frankel cancels herself, yet again, Denise Richards reminds us that she is Denise F’ing Richards and much, much more.


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Rachel Leviss vs. Tom & Ariana in Court, Bethenny Frankel Cancels Herself Again & Sonja Morgan’s Townhouse Auction

Introducing How Fiction Can Be A Useful Tool in Diplomacy from Everyday Ambassador. Follow the show: Everyday AmbassadorOn this episode of Everyday Ambassador, host Annelise Riles sits down with Christine Chinkin, former judge at the Tokyo Women's Tribunal. Chinkin shares how this people's tribunal was set up as a fictional continuation of a previous war crimes tribunal, in order to bring victims justice.
Foreign Policy's Mayesha Alam also joins the podcast to share how FP uses a crisis simulation called Peace Games to push participants towards more innovation solutions.Finally, students from Northwestern University share their personal stories on how they use fictions to overcome challenges in their daily lives.
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We announce our “We Do Not Want To Leave The House Podcast Tour”, June 5th! In other news, Kyle and Morgan are rumored to have broken up. We break down this bit of info, deep dive where the rumor started, the validity of it, Kyle’s appearance with Mo at Stagecoach and whether we will, in fact, see Morgan Wade next season on RHOBH.  We break down the rumors that Keiana Stewart and Stacey Rusch are joining RHOP next season, our real life run ins with Stacey, the likelihood that next season will be RHOP’s last and the still difficult task of casting next season of RHOA.


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Introducing S2Ep105: The Pink Neon Effect: How Kimmy Scotti is Reimagining Venture Capital for Women from Takin' Care of Lady Business®. Follow the show: Takin' Care of Lady Business®As more women take control of their financial futures, understanding the nuances of investing becomes crucial. In this episode of "Takin’ Care Of Lady Business®," host Jennifer Justice speaks with Kimmy Scotti, Founder and Managing Partner at Neon, about the dynamic and often challenging landscape of venture capital, especially for women in sectors like healthcare and consumer goods. Despite the complexities of a market where women founders are often underfunded, Kimmy has carved a niche in venture capital that emphasizes patient-centered investments and bridging the gender gap in financial literacy. Through Neon and initiatives like Neon Pink, Kimmy is actively working towards empowering women to take control of their financial futures.

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Kimmy Scotti launched a successful jewelry business at age 15, establishing her status as an #Unemployable.

Hear how Neon, a venture fund, focuses on the critical overlap between healthcare and consumer sectors. 

Discover Neon Pink, an initiative that aims to create a supportive community exclusively for female investors where women can learn, invest, and grow together without the conventional barriers they often face in the financial world.

Learn how to decide where to invest your money by choosing companies whose mission or products align with your values and resonate with you.

Gain insight into the obstacles faced in a male-dominated industry and how Kimmy uses her platform to support and fund female entrepreneurs.


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About Our Guest 
Kimmy Scotti is co-founder and CEO of skincare company Fig.1, and the Founder and Managing Partner of Neon, an early-stage venture capital firm established in 2023. As an investor and serial entrepreneur Kimmy’s endeavors are multifaceted. 
Prior to Neon, Kimmy was building and investing as a founding partner at 8VC, a prominent technology and life sciences investment firm where she invested in category defining companies including Blink Health, Maven, Oula, Hill House Home, and Seed. Kimmy remains an advisor to 8VC. 
As a lifelong skincare enthusiast with a deep obsession for the beauty market, Kimmy partnered with a board-certified Harvard dermatologist to co-found Fig.1 in 2021. Fig.1 is a science-backed, sustainably-driven skincare line that has grown its footprint from direct-to-consumer to over 3,000 retail, spa and dermatologist locations, along with category expansion into performance body care in 2023.
In addition to her current work with Neon and Fig.1, Kimmy currently serves on the Board of Directors for JewBelong, the Board of Directors for Breakout Foundation, and on the Senior Advisory Committee to Cornell Tech at Cornell University. She is an active supporter of various charitable initiatives including women’s reproductive rights, maternal health, and antisemitism. 
Kimmy lives in New York City with her husband and twin boys.

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Takin’ Care Of Lady Business® is hosted by Jennifer Justice aka JJ, founder and CEO of The Justice Dept. JJ interviews achievers, entrepreneurs and high level executives, discussing the how to of building business as well as the challenges while competing and thriving in both business and in life. These highly successful women will share secrets, strategies and insights about what it takes to play to win.

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Bill Rancic steps Behind The Rope.  Bill is here to chat about the full anthology of his career from the early days of winning “The Apprentice” to current day featured expert on The History Channel’s “The Mega-Brands That Built America.” Bill talks The Apprentice, winning, how life forever changed after and working for Donald Trump.  Bill talks meeting his wife of seventeen years, Giuliana Rancic, their growing RPM restaurant empire, the secrets to a happy marriage and fatherhood. Bill also shares his words of biz wisdom, the secrets to being a successful entrepreneur, biggest business mistakes people make and more.  Of course, we also talk Reality TV, a possible Real Housewives of Chicago with Giuliana, Andy Cohen, E!, The Kardashians, “Giuliana and Bill” and an Apprentice reboot starting Bill front and center.  Finally, Bill breaks down this awesome Season Two of Mega-Brands - Netflix, Nike, Apple, Blockbuster and more!


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