Claim Your Confidence with Lydia Fenet

If you’ve been on any corner of the internet in the past decade, then chances are you’ve heard of Barstool Sports. Since its launch, Barstool has become one of the top ten podcasting publishers in the US thanks in part to Erika Ayers Badan, who served as the company’s CEO from 2016 to 2024. An early adopter of internet culture, Erika is always on the cutting edge of content creation, distribution, and monetization. Author of the book Nobody Cares About Your Career, named one of the most powerful women in US sports by Forbes, and now the CEO of Food52, she is leading the world of digital entrepreneurship to the next level. In this interview, we discuss navigating a rapidly changing industry, pushing yourself to make that next big leap, and Erika's advice for those worried about finding the “perfect job”. 

Don’t miss this episode where we talk about:

• Erika’s early career working at Fidelity Investments and how she first became involved in media and marketing
• How taking the job nobody wants and going the extra mile can lead to rapid growth
• Building your career one step at a time and being open to the journey
• How Erika got involved in Barstool Sports and helped grow the company into the internet’s forefront media juggernaut
• Knowing when to start your next chapter and Erika’s new role as CEO of Food52

Find Erika Ayers Badan:

https://www.food52.com

IG: @erika

LinkedIn: Erika Ayers Badan

Follow Lydia:

www.lydiafenet.com

IG: @lydiafenet

LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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Claim Your Confidence is now a family affair. In this very special episode, I’m joined by my sister Hilary Fenet–the founder and CEO of Powered by Halo. Inspired by Hilary’s own travels, Powered by Halo is a first-of-its-kind software platform that allows lifestyle and sports brands to actively participate in the hospitality economy by building their own hotel booking platforms and curating travel experiences designed around the passions of their customer base. The end result? More convenient and meaningful travel experiences that bring like minded consumers together. Join us as we talk about Hilary’s entrepreneurial journey, the importance of learning how to lose, and making sure your motivation is coming from the right place.

Tune into this episode of Claim Your Confidence where we discuss:

• Hilary’s passion for athletics and our family dynamic growing up
• Her early career in finance and why Hilary decided to step away and start her own company
• Taking the time for self-reflection to identify what motivates you and what you’re passionate about
• Trying to launch a company at the beginning of Covid-19 lockdowns and how Powered by Halo evolved throughout its development
• How genuine passion is crucial to the success of any entrepreneurial endeavor 

Find Hilary Fenet:

https://www.poweredbyhalo.com

IG: @poweredbyhalo

LinkedIn: Hilary Fenet

Follow Lydia:

www.lydiafenet.com

IG: @lydiafenet

LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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In this day and age, protecting our childrens’ safety and wellbeing online is a topic that’s on every parent’s mind. Larissa May, founder and executive director of #HalfTheStory, is at the forefront of the conversations surrounding technology and its effects on mental health. Founded in 2015, #HalfTheStory aims to rebuild the next generation’s relationship with technology and has collaborated with educational institutions, government agencies, and Fortune 500 companies across the country to create new standards for the future. Their education program, Social Media U, teaches key digital metacognition skills while empowering young people to understand and advocate for their digital wellbeing. In this interview, we discuss why Larissa founded #HalfTheStory, the importance of education and community, and what we can do to ensure our children develop healthy relationships with technology. 

Don’t miss this episode where we talk about: 

• Larissa’s mental health journey and how her experience sparked the idea for #HalfTheStory
• Common mistakes parents make when creating rules surrounding technology in the home and what Larissa recommends instead
• How #HalfTheStory’s programs shift the conversation surrounding technology from one of fear to one of empowerment
• Creating a safe space for your child to discuss their relationship with technology openly with you
• Mitigating the harmful effects of social media while embracing the positive impact it can have as a tool for connection 

Find Larissa May:

https://www.halfthestoryproject.com/

IG: @livinlikelarz

LinkedIn: Larissa May

Follow Lydia:

www.lydiafenet.com

IG: @lydiafenet

LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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Trish McEvoy’s philosophy is simple: makeup is supposed to be easy and joyful. And that philosophy has been the guiding force behind her brand that she founded nearly fifty years ago. Starting as a makeup artist with a passion for empowering women, Trish began developing her signature makeup products to help her clients learn the art of makeup and exude confidence while doing so. Now, Trish’s brand is a titan within the beauty industry and still committed to providing high quality makeup, skincare, and fragrance products to help you celebrate and enhance your natural beauty. In this episode of Claim Your Confidence, we talk about how Trish built her brand from the ground up, her favorite makeup tips and tricks, and the power of beauty as a tool for confidence. 

Don’t miss this interview where we discuss: 

• Trish’s experience immigrating to America when she was twelve and her dream of making it in New York
• The stepping stones of her career that eventually led to the founding of her brand and the very first products she developed
• Accepting grief, embracing yourself fully, and being open to every opportunity life brings
• Growing a brand through word of mouth marketing and how Trish connected with her customers
• Beauty from the inside out and how nothing feels better than feeling good about yourself

Find Trish McEvoy:

https://www.trishmcevoy.com

IG: @trishmcevoy

Facebook & LinkedIn: Trish McEvoy

Follow Lydia:

www.lydiafenet.com

IG: @lydiafenet

LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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Sahil Bloom doesn’t have all of the right answers, but he does have the right questions. A writer and content creator with an audience of millions across social media platforms and his bi-weekly newsletter The Curiosity Chronicle, Sahil aims to inspire his audience by providing them with the questions, principles, and ideas that help them assess their lives and foster their growth. And in his upcoming debut book, The Five Types of Wealth, Sahil offers readers a new way to measure what matters and design their lives around the pillars that truly create lasting joy and fulfillment. In this episode, we discuss the story behind The Curiosity Chronicle, what following your energy looks like, and why Sahil takes a polar plunge every morning at 4:30 a.m. 

Don’t miss this interview where we talk about: 

• Sahil’s confidence journey and how building confidence is oftentimes about “creating evidence” for yourself
• The discipline of being disciplined and why it's important to do hard things
• What inspired Sahil to leave his job in finance and start posting on social media and the steps he took to make that leap of faith less intimidating
• His advice to people just starting out in their careers and how you can get ahead by showing up and doing the work
• Sahil’s upcoming book, what he’s learned from writing it, and his thoughts on what wealth means

Find Sahil Bloom:

https://www.sahilbloom.com

IG: @sahilbloom

Twitter: @SahilBloom

YouTube: @Sahil_Bloom

LinkedIn: Sahil Bloom

Follow Lydia:

www.lydiafenet.com

IG: @lydiafenet

LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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Emma Mcilroy is the co-founder and CEO of WILDFANG, a fashion brand dedicated to rethinking gender norms and giving women the space to be who they want to be. After a shopping experience left Emma questioning why certain styles in fashion were exclusive to certain genders, she left her position as product marketing manager at Nike to dive headfirst into the start-up world and launch WILDFANG in 2013. Since then, the brand has become a multimillion-dollar business and one of the fastest growing retail brands in the country. What’s more, WILDFANG has raised over $1 million for charities that support reproductive, immigrant, LGBTQ+, and women’s rights. In this interview, we talk about keeping your mind open to potential, WILDFANG’s brand philosophy, and the importance of getting to know your customers.

Don’t miss this episode of Claim Your Confidence where we discuss: 

• Emma’s TED talk “Yeah Maybe” and the philosophy that those words represent
• How strengthening your self awareness and trusting your gut can help you make career choices that best align with your passions and values
• Controlling what you can and making small, incremental changes that allow you to build towards the life that you want
• A behind-the-scenes discussion of brand insights and Emma’s approach when building WILDFANG
• Emma’s favorite marketing cold-call success story from WILDFANG’s early days

Find Emma Mcilroy:

www.wildfang.com

IG: @irishem333; @wearewildfang

Twitter: @irishem333

LinkedIn: Emma Mcilroy

Follow Lydia:

www.lydiafenet.com

IG: @lydiafenet

LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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Kerry O’Brien has always done things her own way. The founder, CEO, and designer of Commando, she took the fashion industry by storm and launched the brand in 2005 with the first seamless, elastic and trim-free undergarments. Commando has since expanded to a full clothing line made from the highest quality luxury technical fabrics and currently holds two patents for innovative design in hosiery and slips. Dedicated to creating clothes that you can look and feel your best in, Kerry personally fit-tests every garment before it enters production to ensure comfort and quality. In this episode, we talk about what inspired Kerry to transform the underwear industry, the words of wisdom she follows in her day-to-day life, and Commando’s design ethos of comfort leading to confidence. 

Don’t miss this interview where we discuss: 

• How Kerry transformed her idea into a reality and her experience founding a fashion company as an industry outsider
   
• Asking for help, taking advantage of your network, and embracing life’s many chapters
   
• The importance of innovation, even when you’ve already reached the top
   
• Kerry’s experience as a working mom and her advice to mothers with young children
   
• Commando’s growth as a company and the launch of their new men’s line

Find Kerry O’Brien:

www.wearcommando.com

IG: @commandokerry

Twitter: @CommandoKerry

LinkedIn: Kerry O’Brien

Follow Lydia:

www.lydiafenet.com

IG: @lydiafenet

LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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If you have a daughter, you’ve most likely been warned about the “difficult” and “moody” teenage years. However, Chelsey Goodan takes a different approach in viewing teenage girls in her recently released book Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls. Building off of the lessons she learned from mentoring teenage girls for sixteen years, Chelsey highlights their inherent strengths and what we can learn from them as adults. Underestimated is not only a guide to help parents support their daughter, it also seeks to help women heal their own inner teenage girl. In this interview, we discuss achieving personal growth by embracing discomfort, understanding the pressures and judgment that girls face, and Chelsey’s top tips for fostering your daughter’s confidence.

Tune in to this episode of Claim Your Confidence where we talk about: 

• How shame, perfectionism, and self-doubt affect women’s confidence from their teenage years into adulthood
• Establishing open and honest communication with your daughter and the importance of valuing her perspective
• Shifting societal pressures and how the ways in which we speak about ourselves can impact our children
• Tips for helping your daughter feel included in discussions of rules, boundaries, and important decisions
• Meeting your daughter where she is and how you can help her explore her identity and build self-trust

Find Chelsey Goodan:

https://www.chelseygoodan.com/

IG: @chelseygoodan

Twitter: @ChelseyGoodan

LinkedIn: Chelsey Goodan

Follow Lydia:

www.lydiafenet.com

IG: @lydiafenet

LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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Not just anyone can write a biography of fashion icon Anna Wintour, but Amy Odell certainly has what it takes. A prominent journalist, author, editor, and media consultant, Amy has worked for some of the most well-known media companies including New York magazine, Buzzfeed, and Cosmopolitan magazine. Drawing from her career experience specializing in fashion and culture, Amy’s first book Tales From the Back Row gives readers a behind-the-scenes look into the mysterious and exclusive fashion industry. Now, in her newest book Anna: The Biography, Amy is telling the story of one of industry’s biggest names. In this episode, we discuss Amy’s journey to becoming a journalist, how she found her voice as a writer, and the process behind writing Anna.
 
Don’t miss this interview where we talk about:

• The path Amy took to enter the world of journalism and her first publications while interning at The New York Observer 
• Overcoming the fear of disappointing others and how Amy found confidence as she grew in her career
• Launching The Cut while working at New York magazine and overseeing its expansion from a daily blog to an established sub-brand
• Why Amy decided to write Anna, how to begin writing a biography, and her experience interviewing those closest to Anna Wintour
• Building an audience as a freelance journalist and adapting to an ever-changing industry

Find Amy Odell:

www.amyodell.com

IG: @instamyodell

Twitter: @amyodell

LinkedIn: Amy Odell

Follow Lydia:

www.lydiafenet.com

IG: @lydiafenet

LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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Reah Bravo is tackling an incredibly important topic in her new book Complicit: How Our Culture Enables Misbehaving Men. After speaking out about her experiences working for journalist and talk show host Charlie Rose in her essay “The Open Secret Door of Charlie Rose” published in 2018, Reah was inspired to use her story as the foundation to write Complicit. An examination of how women unintentionally condone workplace abuse in a post-#MeToo world, Complicit combines Reah’s experiences with those of other women alongside research and expert opinions to pull back the curtain on the status quo and reveal the steps we can take to change things for the better. In this interview, we talk about processing and understanding workplace misconduct, the messages Reah hopes readers take away from Complicit, and the narratives that impact our everyday lives. 

Don’t miss this episode where we discuss:

• Working for Charlie Rose right after graduate school and what the office culture was like for Reah
• The harmful norm that enduring a negative work environment can be seen as a “badge of honor”
• What inspired Reah to come forward and publish her essay and how that story became the basis for Complicit
• Cultural narratives and how they are formed, maintained, and used to shape our identities
• Raising awareness, calling things as we see it, and what we can do to make positive change 

Find Reah Bravo:

https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Reah-Bravo

IG: @bravoreah

LinkedIn: Reah Bravo

Follow Lydia:

www.lydiafenet.com

IG: @lydiafenet

LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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