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We sit down for a talk about big life transitions and founding a beauty brand with Zineb Oukach, founder of OUiGLO. Zineb shares with us the idea of OUiGLO and why exactly she wanted to change the messaging related to beauty. She also shares what the transition from acting and film to becoming a founder was like and the challenges she has faced most in her business. Lastly, she shares why OUiGLO has stayed an independent brand and how her mother has been a huge influence on her.

We sit down for a talk about finding a dream career path with Lauren McGoodwin, founder and CEO of Career Contessa. Career Contessa is the only career site built exclusively for women.

They believe that job searches, career growth, and professional discovery are deeply personal but that every woman, no matter the stage of her career, benefits from a supportive community and straightforward guidance. That's why they built a platform that engages our readers throughout their careers and evolves with them as they grow.

We sit down for a talk about growing a business with Atima Lui of Nudest.  Nudest was founded at Harvard Business School by Atima Lui in January 2016 during her final semester as an MBA student. Atima grew up in Topeka, Kansas, and as the dark-skinned daughter of a Sudanese refugee and Black activist mother, she understood at an early age how her complexion did not meet the conventional standards of beauty. She decided to challenge these standards, beginning with fashion items labeled the color "nude," which do not match 84% of the global population

We sit down for a talk about starting a new business and pushing boundaries as a women with Sarah Sheehan of Bravely.  Bravely has built a next-generation resource for people and teams: a platform that connects employees with expert conflict coaches and “people” professionals called “Pros” for off-the-record phone conversations about all kinds of workplace stress.

We sit down for a talk about hair and hurdles in your business with Jihan and Jenny, co-founders of Swivel Beauty. Swivel Beauty is an app to discover and book the best stylists for textured hair.  Whether you're on the hunt for a new stylist or just want to add more variety to your beauty team,  they've got you. Search for top-rated salons and stylists (including those who come to you!) by hair type and desired style on their app. If you have textured hair, the struggle is no longer real.

We sit down for a talk about passion, products, and commitment in your business with Lily Chen and Maggie Bacon, co-founders of Thistle & Spire. Thistle & Spire is designed by juxtaposing luxe fabrics and alluring architectural details mirroring the multi-faceted sides of being a woman.  An independent label owned and operated by a small team of creatives in Brooklyn, New York.

We sit down for a talk about best practices for branding with Sophie Davies and Jenni Brown, co-founders of Prim'd Marketing. Prim’d Marketing helps businesses and personal brands look and sound like the best versions of themselves through a brand positioning and content marketing program called  ‘The Brand Plan’. The foundation and guiding light to any subsequent branding, website and content marketing.

We sit down for a talk about business changes and coaching with Reina Pomeroy, the founder of Reina and Co. and the co-founder of Creative Empire Podcast. Reina is a big proponent of living a full and productive life, lived by “our own rules.” We talk about her passion for helping others thrive, and how she personally handles setbacks. For more tips and inspiration for your life and creative business of your dreams, visit Reina and Co’s website to sign up for weekly Sunshine Mail!

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We sit down for a talk about transitions with Shadiah Sigala, the co-founder of HoneyBook, a community and business tool creative entrepreneurs use to book new business and seamlessly manage it—all in one place. Shadiah takes us through her journey starting HoneyBook, going from zero to an award winning culture and venture-backed company, and how her latest transition, motherhood, and entrepreneurship can go hand-in-hand.

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We sat down for a chat with Jacqueline Courtney, founder and CEO of Nearly Newlywed, an online marketplace for sample and resale luxury bridal wear.

Courtney previously represented high fashion brands as a publicist and talks about how that experience combined with her own nuptials, fueled her desire to bring accessible luxury fashion to brides all over the United States.

Hear how Courtney's 'just do it' approach took her from launching Nearly Newlywed in a New York City apartment to NBC's Shark Tank to growing a dedicated team that supports thousands of happy brides.

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