LEAVE YOUR MARK: Freshly Brewed Career Advice with Aliza Licht

With a career over three decades-long, Kelly Rutherford needs no introduction. Showcasing her acting skills in many well-known roles, she has played iconic characters such as Lily van der Woodsen on Gossip Girl and Megan Lewis on Melrose Place. In this episode, you will learn how Kelly channels love and light in her life's darkest times and how her work ethic of simply showing up and grabbing every experience has led her to unlock countless opportunities. This conversation is a delightful and eclectic mix of her journey from Kentucky to Hollywood and what her life on Gossip Girl was like. You'll hear about how Lily van der Woodsen came to be, what she thinks about the upcoming reboot, and, most importantly, why she believes that happiness is really about focus and that the only way to empower yourself is to shift your perspective. 

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Jennifer Justice is one of the most respected entertainment attorneys and executives in the industry. Known for being Jay- Z's personal attorney for 17 years, she, later on, was instrumental in building Roc Nation. In her new mission as CEO & Co-Founder of The Justice Department, Jennifer is laser-focused on advocating for women and finding their power through management, legal counsel, and strategy.  In this episode, you will hear the story of a woman who unapologetically did it herself, why you shouldn't be afraid to ask for anything, why being competent is more important than being likable, and how being underestimated can be a superpower. 

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Robin Givhan is the longtime fashion critic of The Washington Post. She covers Fashion from a business, entertainment, and cultural phenomenon point of view. She is the first and only fashion writer to ever receive the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism, an honor she received in 2006. She is also the author of The Battle of Versailles and Michelle: Her First Year as First Lady. In this episode, you will learn about Robin's journey from rookie reporter to one of the most respected journalists today, how to handle criticism, what makes a good pitch, and her biggest "PR" pet peeves.

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When you're named a top 100 Latina Leader and a 2020 Top Woman in Retail, you've done something right. Sandra Campos has helped build consumer-led global fashion lifestyle brands for over twenty years for everyone from DVF to Selena Gomez. Her new venture, Fashion Launchpad, is a digital educational platform for the fashion, beauty, and retail community. As a single mom, Sandra knows the myth of work/life balance all too well. In this episode, you'll learn about Sandra's journey as a first-generation Mexican-American from Texas to the runways of New York, why experience is king, how to leave and break back into an industry, and so much more.

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Ara Katz thrives on the career pivot and being at the forefront of whatever she is doing. Imagine starting a successful career as a film producer, leaving to embark on consumer tech for ten years, and then pivoting again to start a company focused on bacteria and probiotics? Now, as the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Seed, she's making gut health cool. In this episode, you'll learn the power of storytelling, why your success lies in how you package your idea, and why you need to meet people where they are. 

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Born in the Philippines, Bryan Grey Yambao, aka Bryanboy, started a blog in 2004, so his family and friends could keep up with his travels. Fast-forward to 2009 and the NY Times headline reads, "Bloggers Crash Fashion's Front Row," showing Bryanboy sitting front row with industry icon, Anna Wintour. Credited with pioneering the authentic voice of style bloggers and their self-styled editorial shoots, Bryanboy led the transformation of unknown style bloggers into global digital powerhouses. In this episode, you'll learn how he went from a web developer to one of the most respected digital creators in the world, why he is passionate about being self-made, consumer transparency, and making people smile. 

Tai Beauchamp is an internationally recognized style influencer, award-winning producer, activist, media personality, and co-founder and chief brand officer of CBD wellness & beauty brand, BROWN GIRL jane, centering around women of color. In this episode, you'll learn how to define your purpose, why you need to tune other people out, and the merits of doing the work to get to the next level. You'll also hear our perspectives on Black Lives Matter and Anti-Semitism.

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Drew Elliott is the Senior Vice President, Global Creative Director, at M·A·C Cosmetics, leading all strategy, conceptualization, and execution of the creative process that drives their global image. As a life-long student of pop culture, Drew is fascinated with dissecting the social graph and analyzing what drives fame. In this episode, you will understand Drew's unique ability to tap into our cultural zeitgeist to engineer content that drives demand, why NOWstalgia matters to brand longevity and the importance of entertaining your audience.

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Sophie Elgort is a photographer, filmmaker, and artist who has been featured internationally. She has worked with global brands and clients like Kylie and Kendall Jenner, and of course, her brother Ansel. As the co-founder of the non-profit, Through Our Lens, Sophie provides mentorship to teen girls of color, giving them the all-important access and the tools they need to get photography experience.  In this episode, you will learn what it takes to be an image creator, why critique classes are essential to your craft, and why she believes in lifelong learning. 

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Marigo Mihalos is the senior director of talent relations for SiriusXM Radio, booking film and television stars for all talk and entertainment channels. Some of her biggest bookings include: Julia Roberts, Jennifer Lopez, and Ryan Gosling. In this episode, you will learn her pitching tactics, how she masters her Rolodex, makes talent happy, and doesn't take no for an answer.  Marigo's traditional Greek values have shaped who she is and where she's going. Learn why her passion and secret to success is creating lasting relationships and making other people's dreams come true.

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