Cultivated Conversations

On the Season 2 Finale of Cultivated Conversations, Jen looks back at some of the life lessons and key takeaways provided by the incredible group of women who have come on the podcast in the past year. Together with her producer, Yimu Xue, they talk through what inspired them, what new things they have learned, and how they plan on integrating these teachings in their lives for the rest of 2020 and beyond.

Entrepreneur Amy Webber dove headfirst into building her own company, Paideia Media. This inclusive, female-led digital production and consulting company for finely curated digital content has given Amy so many opportunities and life lessons that she shares with us on this episode of Cultivated Conversations - specifically, standing in your own power and not being afraid of making people uncomfortable.

The power of community can unite, inspire, and empower us to elevate our lives. Today’s guest Jolina Hoang is the Director of Community at Summit Series, where she is responsible for curating and connecting incredible thought leaders to convene at Summit’s  incredible events around the world. We learn about how she forged a new career path for herself after outgrowing her stint at a TV network, and better understand how we can ignite our passions by seeking out community.

When you have a passion for what you do, it just makes your everyday that much easier. From a young age, Amanda Ghalchi has been obsessed with nutrition and healthy eating - and it was only natural that it led to founding Solo Snacks, an innovative and holistic approach to protein bar. Hear her incredible story about what drove her to relentlessly pursue her dream of creating a safe, clean and delicious product!

Yasmin Shackleton has always known that she wanted to be a TV producer ever since she was a girl watching Saturday morning kids’ programming in the UK. Ten years ago, she came to the US and was forced to take a few career steps back, having no connections in the States. Today, she’s a successful executive producer responsible for shows like "Masterchef" and Netflix’s "The Final Table." Listen and learn how she built her production company from the ground up and what her life looks like as a working mother.

It’s no secret that what and how we communicate in today’s society has evolved from generations past. That’s why communication scientists are so important to help people and brands identify the important conversations they should be having with their consumers. Sammy Rabstein is the Head of Programming and Talent for PTTOW and WORLDZ, and she ensures that corporations can progress in parallel with society’s shifts in culture.

Are you aware of your most authentic self? With all the noise in the world, there can be a lot distracting us from understanding what we truly want and need. Today’s guest Amanda Brown shares her incredible story of how she determined who she was destined to be - an artist, singer, and songwriter - by simply believing in herself.

This week, Jen downloads us on her recent Necker Island getaway with 25 female entrepreneurs, whisked away to Richard Branson's private island. Inspired by the incredible stories and insights this diverse group of women had to offer, Jen offers her top 5 takeaways from the weekend. 

Many women put off having kids in fear of hindering their career or not feeling ready. But today’s guests dove straight into motherhood, even making it part of their creative career. Sam Gutstadt & Haely White are the powerhouse duo behind Don’t Call Me Mommy, a popular video series and social platform that gets real and deep about what it’s like to be a mom. Their content has been viewed by millions online, and we unpack their creative process and how they balance their lives day in and day out.

One of Jen’s closest friends Sara Shillinglaw takes the mic on this poignant and hilarious episode of Cultivated Conversations. Sara talks through her experience leaving a successful career as a publicist to dive into the corporate landscape and now, tackling the tech industry. Through challenges and tribulations and a lot of self-discovery, Sara shares an incredibly relatable story of emerging from the unknown.