Hacking It

Brazilian-American fashion designer and beauty entrepreneur, Camila Coelho joins Yola today to share her inspiring story. Camila skipped out on college to pursue her love for makeup artistry which turned into a huge YouTube following that led her to amass millions of followers across her platforms. She shares her entrepreneurial story and her lifelong journey battling with epilepsy.

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Sarah Lee and Christine Chang started their own Korean beauty brand after working for the L'oreal's of the world and realizing Korean beauty was misunderstood in the Western markets. Their inaugural Watermelon Sleeping Mask sold out over 9x at Sephora, but it was their debut on Shark Tank that skyrocketed Glow Recipe. Now, industry veterans, their methods and products have been loved by millions. Sarah and Christine share with Yola why the left their glamorous corporate jobs to start Glow Recipe, their grandmother's beauty secrets, the secrets behind being on Shark Tank, why they use fruit in their products, how to layer skincare and treat skindemic issues.

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Brittany Kozerski hustled her way to the top of the fashion industry as a fashion editor at Marie Claire. Having also worked at Elle, Vogue and GQ, Brittany saw a gap in the swimwear market that needed to be filled. She took a leap of faith and started what is now JADE Swim. Known for using sustainable fabrics, runway-inspired designs and bold colors, JADE Swim has become a fan favorite (I'm obsessed) for many on and off Instagram. 

Brittany and Yola also discuss how to land your first internship, the perks of working in fashion or editorial and the changes the pandemic has brought into the industry.

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Yola sits down Sakara Life Co-Founders + Co-CEOs, Danielle Duboise + Whitney Tingle’s on their mission to share the power of plants as medicine. When Danielle and Whitney hit rock bottom in their early twenties living in New York City they knew something had to change. Through their own research and development, the pair crafted nutritious yet tasty meals that healed their bodies. Word spread quickly about their organic meal delivery program. The Sakara Life is based on a whole-food, plant-rich diet that includes fresh, nutrient-dense, and delicious ingredients even celebs like Drew Barrymore and Gwyneth Paltrow swear by it! 

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If you have been listening to show you know that I have been obsessed with HUM Nutrition for quite some time now! Today we finally get to sit down with HUM's founder and CEO Walter Faulstroh. Walter is a serial wellness entrepreneur with a passion for democratizing health and wellness for all. We get into his own journey that led him to start HUM, why the HUM model has been so successful and the future of the health and wellness industry. 

About HUM Nutrition: Founded in 2012 by Walter Faulstroh and Chris Coleridge and based in Los Angeles, California, HUM Nutrition’s formulas target major skin and body concerns from the inside out. All products are gluten-free, natural, clinically tested, researched and designed by top nutrition experts. Brightly packaged with clever names, the brand brings confidence, positivity and happiness to consumers in more than 100 countries. HUM Nutrition products are rooted in science but packaged for the modern person on the go. The 40 formulations include products like "Red Carpet” and “Runway Ready,” which respectively promote glowing skin and fuller, shinier hair; "Killer Nails,” which help you achieve the best manicure ever; "Skinny Bird,” which promotes weight loss; “Raw Beauty,” a superfood powder rich in antioxidants and adaptogens that boosts energy, metabolism and radiant skin, and the number one selling “Daily Cleanse,” which helps clear the body and skin of toxins.

HUM offers a free Nutritionist consultation via its website. To get started, go to HumNutrition.com and take the genius HUM quiz.

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Julie Smolyansky is a mother, author, activist, humanitarian, and is the youngest female CEO of a publicly-traded company as she became the CEO of Lifeway Foods at the age of 27. Grounded in mindfulness, Julie is passionate about empowering the mind-gut connection through making healthy food choices, community and business innovation. Julie joins Yola to talk about her family's journey of turning an ancient superfood, Kefir, into a multimillion-dollar sensation loved by so many Americans. Once Julie took over as company CEO she was able to take the company valuation from $12 million to over $120 million in a few short years. Yola and Julie also discuss her advocacy work with sexual assault and abuse victims including her latest documentary "On The Record." 

About Lifeway Foods: The Lifeway story begins in 1986, when Russian immigrants Michael and Ludmila Smolyansky began making Kefir in the basement of their Skokie, IL home. The cultured dairy drink had been popular in Eastern Europe for centuries, but the Smolyansky family was determined to share their delicious health secret with their newfound home. Two years later, they took the company public and it debuted on the NASDAQ exchange under the ticker symbol LWAY. Since its humble basement beginnings many years ago, Lifeway Foods has now grown into the largest manufacturer of Kefir in the United States and has brought the delicious taste and probiotic health benefits of Kefir to a whole new generation. Visit Lifewayfoods.com to learn more about Kefir. 

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The pandemic has been rough! We have cried...a lot. Thankfully, Psychotherapist Elizabeth Winkler is here to give us all a therapy sesh. Elizabeth walks us through her 7 steps to move through anxiety and fear which includes a 16-second breathing exercise and mindset reframing. She also explains the science behind chemical imbalances and why our brains spiral. You can follow along with this worksheet.  

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Lauren and Maddie Orlando, hosts of The Sister Diary Podcast, join Yola for a pod swap. The sister duo share why they started a podcast together, how their family went viral, new quarantine habits and what we can expect from the pair later this year. Be sure to check out their interview with Yola on The Sister Diary!

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The founder of The Honey Pot, Beatrice Dixon, joins Yola to chat about how she got the idea for The Honey Pot in a dream, how she scaled the plant-based feminine care line from her kitchen to Target, CVS, Walmart +more, the importance of vaginal health, self-care habits and all things 2020.

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Celebrity hairstylists and power couple Ted Gibson & Jason Backe join Yola for an hour of much-needed conversation around the racism that exists in the fashion and beauty industry, effects of the pandemic on entrepreneurs, maintaining relationships, beauty salons of the future and The Worth UP Foundation created by Ted & Jason to help sponsor scholarships, foster mentorships and encourage stylists to start their own businesses.

Ted has been a celebrity hair stylist for over 20 years working on A-List Celebs such as Angelina Jolie, Lupita Nyong’o, Anne Hathaway, Priyanka Chopra, Jessica Chastain and many more. He has owned 4 salons to date and created several hair care lines. He also was a hairstylist on TLC’s What Not To Wear.

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