Cultivated Conversations

Today's guest has made it her mission to make the world a better place for women. Emma Isaacs co-founded Business Chicks, Australia's largest and most beloved community for women, and is the author of "Winging It," a book that empowers readers to forgo the life plans and meticulous planning and truly go for their dreams. Recently, she's moved to the States where she's raising five young children with her husband and on this episode, she tells her incredible story of how she's gotten to where she is today. 

Today’s guest has had a illustrious career traveling the world singing with some of our generation’s biggest stars. Today, Kelly Levesque balances her career with a new business endeavor, and soon she will be mother to not just one but two young children. Listen to her incredible story as she discusses how she dealt with challenges and vulnerability on the road, and how ultimately she found strength within herself. This is a raw and real episode of Cultivated Conversations, and one you don’t want to miss.

In life, not everything is taught in lesson books. Sometimes, you just have to dive in and experience it yourself to truly understand how to succeed in your dream career. Today’s guest, Jen Abel, is the VP of Entertainment Strategy and Development at one of the PR industry’s biggest firms. Hear about how she paved her way in one of the most competitive industries to becoming one of the most coveted publicists in the country - starting with a leap of faith, a Greyhound bus, and a unwavering dedication to being a sponge so she could learn all she could.

Are you feeling complacent in your life? Do you feel like you may not be living up to your fullest potential? Is there something itching inside of you for more? Well, this episode is for you. Our guest Sarah Pendrick’s mission in life is to empower women so they can discover the best version of themselves. Through her company, Girl Talk Network, Sarah helps women figure out how to blossom in their life, and we learn all about it on today’s episode of Cultivated Conversations.

Balancing work life and home life is an art, not a science. Today’s guest Jameela Jackson is a working mom who has followed her passions and skills to develop an extensive career in public relations and recently as part of an Google offshoot called StartUp Grind. Learn how Jameela forged her path and how to this day, she continues to be a badass to amplify other entrepreneurs in Los Angeles while taking care of her family as a single mom.

For many people the thought of losing your job is horrifying. The stability is gone, you have no security. But for today's guest, this experience catapulted her into joining an incredible company and learning exactly what she loved to do. Today, Sarah Stephens Bean is the marketing specialist at Book Launchers, launching the careers of so many new authors and finding unique voices in the literary space. Listen to her incredible story on this week's Cultivated Conversations. 

Stacey Beaman put in her notice at her teaching job without having a plan. She knew she was done and that was that. It wasn’t until she stepped into Plyojam, a workout class that combines plyometrics with hip hop dance moves, that she found her true calling. Listen to Stacey’s incredible story of confidence, passion, and a wild business journey in this week’s episode of Cultivated Conversations.

This episode is about to get educational. Literally. Today’s guest Tiffany Sorya had found a void in the offerings of the educational agencies she worked for. So, she decided to bet on herself, take the leap, and start her own company. The Novel Education Group is a home-school & tutoring agency for people who lead unconventional lives. With clients like Kendall and Kylie Jenner, she has found great success with her company and inspires the youth of tomorrow with her innovative approach to teaching. 

The savviest entrepreneurs are those who have managed to carve out a niche product or service in an untapped market. Enter Molly Peckler: founder of Highly Devoted, a cannabis-friendly matchmaking service. Molly has connected the dots and provides a service with a unique common ground: love for Mary Jane. Listen to Molly’s incredible journey of how she essentially became the pioneer cannabis matchmaker.

This week’s guest wears many hats. She's a producer. A writer. A television host. For many - that's the dream. But exactly how did she get there? 

From studying to become an English professor to diving into the entertainment industry, Mar Yvette never let herself be kept in a box. If you are feeling stuck in one lane, remember that you have more than one talent - so lean in to what speaks to you.