Made By Chicks

in this week’s episode of Made By Chicks, Alix chats with Mira Torres Peterson, Co-Founder & CMO of JUNO & CO, about her decade-long journey going from beauty counter associate to badass marketing executive & mother of two. also discussed - lessons from growing up in an immigrant household, dealing with mental health issues when work is causing them, and career moves based on passion.

in this week’s episode of Made By Chicks, Alix chats with Polly Rodriguez, CEO & Co-Founder of Unbound, about the double standards & taboos she experienced while building a multi-million dollar sexual wellness company. also discussed - breaking down puritanical barriers-to-entry, navigating fundraising like a boss, and being selfish with your time & energy.

in this week’s episode of Made By Chicks, Alix chats with Kelsey Darragh - comic, mental health advocate, filmmaker, producer, author (what can’t she do?) - about her personal evolution from high-performing party girl to real & raw mental health champion. also discussed - the evolution of your personal brand, escaping toxic drinking culture, & finding a balanced partner.

*TW: mental health, sexual assault, substance use*

in this week’s episode of Made By Chicks, Alix chats with Meika Hollender, co-founder & president of Sustain, on how she built (& sold!) the leading brand for all-natural, vagina-friendly personal care products. also discussed - building positive change through business, protecting your time, and managing work addiction.

in this week’s episode of Made By Chicks, Alix chats with Fran Dunaway - three-time cancer survivor, LGBTQ+ activist, & co-founder of TomboyX - on building disruptive DTC brands that speak to consumers. also discussed - staying true to values, connecting with conscientious consumers, & leaning into mindset.

in this week’s episode of Made By Chicks, Alix talks with Tracy Tutor, top LA real estate agent and star of the hit TV show, Million Dollar Listing, about her rise to stardom in one of LA’s most cut throat, male-dominated industries. also discussed - fighting like a girl, owning your femininity as a boss, and becoming a chameleon.

in this week's episode of Made By Chicks, Alix talks with Alli Webb, founder of Drybar, about her decade-long journey from hair styling enthusiast to female founder & business mogul. also discussed - working with family, bouncing back from bad press, burnout, and the struggles of being the face of an iconic brand.

welcome to Made By Chicks! in our first episode, host Alix Peabody talks with Meena Harris, the founder of Phenomenal, about how they both built their brands from the ground up to address issues much bigger than canned wine or t-shirts. also discussed - turning vision into product, the ups and downs of being the face of a brand, and how the 'good dudes' of the world should help raise up women and people of color.

Made by Chicks offers an opportunity for guests to share the real, never-before-heard stories of challenges they faced while building a successful career. What unexpected people lifted them up? What cultural norms and prejudices did they have to overcome? How did they beat the kind of internal conflict that holds all of us back? Listen to the relatable, vulnerable, authentic stories behind your favorite actors, activists, CEOs, and more. Welcome to a world Made by Chicks!