Work Friends

One of the biggest stylists of the moment, Sophie Lopez, got her start in magazines after some very persistent letter writing. And her resiliency continued to pay off as she transitioned to a freelance styling role. She built a list of incredible clients—including Kate Hudson, whom she’s worked with for two decades—built her personal brand on social media, and recently stepped into a stylist role for Kate’s Isla Gordon on Netflix's Running Point season 2 (where a lot of Argent can be spotted). This week, Sophie takes us through the real story of building her career—the ups, downs, and the many times she ran before she could walk. 

0:00 - Introduction
3:20 - Biggest "Oh No" This Week
4:06 - Colombian Meets British Culture

5:52 - Playing Dress Up & Styling Barbies

12:20 - A Foot in the Door at Conde Nast

16:31 - From Super Intern to Stylist

20:04 - Failure is Just a Lesson
24:56 - The Business of Styling
27:00 - Run Before You Can Walk
28:17 - '00s Indie Bands and Kate Hudson
33:42 - "Hideous" Fashion Regrets
41:16 - When to Say Yes, and Confidence to Say No
44:35 - From Resisting to Embracing Social Media
49:17 - The Substantial Power of Personal Style
50:22 - Running Point Season 2
55:44 - "Resilience is more important than talent"
57:22 - Would You Rather

On Sali: Argent Edgar Blazer, x Citizens of Humanity Ayla Baggy

On Sophie: Argent Longsleeve Draped Dress

Hosted by Sali Christeson @salichristeson

Produced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbit

Edited by Ryan Woldoff @c__biz

Theme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyema

Recorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudio

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suneera Madhani is fully aware that being an entrepreneur is one of the wildest career choices one can make. And yet, this unicorn CEO is on a mission to help more women build their dream businesses. As the former co-founder of Stax, current founder of Worth AI, and founder of CEO School, Suneera has a lot to share about what it means to be an entrepreneur, to shift from a founder mindset to a CEO mindset, and to—more often than not—be the only woman in the room.

0:00 - Introduction

3:43 - Biggest "Oh No" Moment

8:41 - Child of Immigrants

14:33 - First in the Family to go to College

17:25 - Quitting Her Job, Founding Stax

20:45 - Take Risks in Your 20s

22:45 - Stepping Into the CEO Role

26:55 - Entrepreneurship is the Craziest You Can Do

31:00 - Learning People Skills 

35:16 - Mentorship and Advocacy 

44:30 - Starting CEO School

51:17 - Florida's First Female Fintech Unicorn

53:47 -  Leaving Stax & Launching Worth AI

57:27 - Fundraising While Pregnant

1:00:40 - Would You Rather?

On Sali: Argent Double Breasted Crewneck Blazer and Pleated Tapered Trouser

On Suneera: Argent Bowery Vest and Pleated Trouser

Hosted by Sali Christeson @salichristeson

Produced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbit

Edited by Ryan Woldoff @c__biz

Theme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyema

Recorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudio

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hannah Bronfman has worn many hats in her career: DJ, entrepreneur, VC, content creator. And today, she’s walking through them all…without glossing over the tough parts. After all, Hannah has built a community that comes to her for her openness to share—from wellness advice to deeply personal losses to business plans that inevitably turned soul-crushing. We spoke with her on the heels of her debut on Amazon’s "The CEO Club," and got the updates that you didn’t see on the show. 

0:00 - Introduction

2:10 - Biggest "Oh No" Moment

6:05 - Growing up in New York City

9:21 - Paris Hilton (in Paris)

11:40 - Becoming a DJ

15:45 - Burnout & Wellness Journey

19:21 - Entrepreneurship & Failure

26:40 - #HBFIT

28:45 - Fertility, Vulnerability, & Community

30:20 - Funding Female Founders

39:28 - Conteur Capital 

46:19 - “The CEO Club” & Fundraising Challenges

49:00 -  “The CEO of Hannah Bronfman"

51:58 - What Happens Behind the Scenes

56:28 - Advice for Entrepreneurs

59:11 - Would You Rather?

On Sali: Double-Breasted Blazer, Shortsleeve Scoop Neck, and Pleated Trouser

On Hannah: Maybelle Pocket Tee and Tailored Cargo Pant

Hosted by Sali Christeson @salichristeson

Produced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbit

Edited by Ryan Woldoff @c__biz

Theme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyema

Recorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudio

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer Fisher, the Founder and Chief Brand Officer of jewelry label Jennifer Fisher, and the NYTimes-anointed “queen of hoops,” sits down with Sali today. She’s sharing a glimpse at the 20+ year success story that started unintentionally—with a piece of personalized jewelry to celebrate the birth of her child. It's grown into a lifestyle brand with her personal story at the forefront. From designing to developing her own seasoning salts, to the release of her cookbook, Trust Your Gut, and a new wellness platform, Maedyn, Jennifer is a founder who truly breaks the mold.

0:00 - Introduction
2:15 - Biggest "Oh No" Moment
5:04 - Growing up in California
10:01 - Becoming a Stylist
13:08 - The Age of AI
14:50 - Health Challenges into Motherhood
16:40 - Jennifer Fisher Jewelry
19:50 - "Failure is what makes you successful."
24:50 - Fashion Icons in Jennifer Fisher
27:42 - "Queen of Hoops"
30:19 - The Salts
32:42 - High-Touch Founders
35:20 - Building Community
37:40 - Advice for Founders on Social Media
42:16 - Trust Your Gut and Maedyn
46:17 - What's Next?
47:10 - Advice for Emerging Fashion Founders

47:36 - Would You Rather?

On Sali: Argent Chelsea Blazer, Fine Knit Sleeveless, and Pleated Tapered Trouser 

On Jennifer: Argent Sculpted Blazer and Tuxedo Trouser

Hosted by Sali Christeson @salichristeson

Produced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbit

Edited by Ryan Woldoff @c__biz

Theme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyema

Recorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudio

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melissa Murray is an NYU Law professor, New York Times bestselling author, and cohost of @strictscrutinypodcast, where she breaks down the biggest legal battles and political messes in our country. She’s also the author of The U.S. Constitution: A Comprehensive and Annotated Guide for the Modern Reader, set to release on May 5.

Today, she sits down with Sali to share how she established herself as a prominent voice in law, to remind us of the power of “we the people,” and to explain why she refuses to discuss the law from a place of neutrality. Listen or watch the full episode at the link in bio.

0:00 - Introduction

2:45 - Biggest "Oh No" Moment

4:35 - Child of Jamaican Immigrants

11:18 - “Maybe I could be a lawyer.”

13:45 - Navigating Grief Before College 

15:25 - A Full Scholarship to UVA 

18:03 - Deferring Yale Law

21:08 - Clerking for Justice Sonia Sotomayor

23:45 - A Mentorship Misconception

27:09 - Working in Education

43:18- Being a Professor in 2026

39:30- Coaching Middle School Debate Club

41:30 - "Strict Scrutiny" & Ditching Neutrality

44:20 - Why Write a Book On The U.S. Constitution?

53:55 - Dress Code for Lawyers

58:51 - “You have to know what your season is.”

1:00:49 - Would You Rather? 

Clarifications:

At 47:​35, the Constitution was ratified in state legislatures, not in Philadelphia.

At 4​9:​00, Dred Scott was decided in 1857 not 1858.

On Sali: Argent Double-Breasted Crewneck Blazer and Single Pleat Trouser

On Melissa: Argent Double-Breasted Blazer and Wide Leg Trouser

Hosted by Sali Christeson @salichristeson

Produced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbit

Edited by Ryan Woldoff @c__biz

Theme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyema

Recorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudio

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Sali sits down with Kerry Docherty. With a background in law and as a mindfulness coach, Kerry is a cofounder of Faherty Brand, where she works alongside her husband and her brother-in-law, pushing for progress in the fashion industry. Kerry is also the author of the upcoming memoir, Selfish, debuting April 21. In it, she shares an intimate look at her relationship to her career, her marriage, and herself—an account that’s honest, vulnerable, messy at times, and reclaims what it means to be called “selfish.”

Selfish: Unlearning, Reclaiming, and Telling the Truth, by Kerry Docherty, releases April 21 and is available for preorder now!

0:00 - Introduction

3:35 - Biggest "Oh No" Moment

4:50 - Growing Up in Buffalo, NY

7:50 - Obsession with Morbidity to Becoming a Lawyer

10:22 - Building a Mindfulness Practice

13:30 - Leaving Law, Becoming a Mindfulness Coach

14:26 - Being a Faherty Co-Founder

16:09 - Psychic Advice

21:06 - Working With a Spouse

26:35 - Changing Fashion Through Faherty

30:50 - Being selfish

39:50 - Sugarcoated Founder Stories

44:50 - Advice for Mindfulness at Work

46:50 - Would You Rather?

On Sali: Argent Copain Blazer and Pleated Trouser

On Kerry: Argent Single Button Blazer and Straight Leg Trouser

Hosted by Sali Christeson @salichristeson

Produced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbit

Edited by Ryan Woldoff @c__biz

Theme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyema

Recorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudio

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Starting in her late teens, Chelsea Leyland built a global DJ career, collaborating with some of the world's biggest fashion brands. However, it was her personal health struggles that led to her work now in advocacy and as the cofounder of Looni, a menstrual health and wellness company. 

Chelsea was diagnosed with epilepsy in childhood and, after suffering with painful periods for years, she was also diagnosed with endometriosis in her 20s. Today, she sits down with Sali to share her incredible journey, from searching for treatments and becoming a vocal advocate for plant-based medicine, to finding the right cofounder and understanding the essential role community plays in the healing journey.

0:53 - Introduction 

2:56 - Biggest "Oh No" Moment 

3:58 - Growing Up In London vs. N.Y.C. 

13:06 - Epilepsy Diagnosis

16:02 - DJing Career 

18:55 - Epilepsy Stigma

21:30 - Endometriosis & Medical Cannabis

24:40 - Women Left Behind in Medical Research

30:25 - "Sisters Interrupted" Documentary 

34:14 - Is Chelsea Still DJing? 

34:48 - Founding Looni

44:18 - Choosing a Cofounder

52:40 - Prescribing Community

55:48 - Advice for Advocacy 

56:57 - Would You Rather?

On Sali: Argent Belted Double Breasted Blazer and Prince Trouser

On Chelsea: Argent Lenox Blazer and Pleated Taper Trouser

Hosted by Sali Christeson @salichristeson

Produced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbit

Edited by Ryan Woldoff @c__biz

Theme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyema

Recorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudio

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily Tisch Sussman, host of She Pivots and co-owner of Gotham FC and the New York Giants, doesn't just talk about making career changes—she’s lived it. BIG time. This week, she sits down with Sali to get candid about struggling to make a name for herself, placing her value in her work, and what happened when it all fell apart. Spoiler alert: Right around the time she became a mother.

A lawyer by trade, Emily has previously worked as a lobbyist, strategist, and TV political commentator. After giving birth to her third child, however, she recognized the need for change. Today, we’ll talk about:

• navigating a career path when you’re not sure what you’re good at.
• what it means to step away from the roles you’ve committed your life to when they no longer fit.
• working on the Obama campaign and being a political commentator for Fox News,
• the honest experience of early parenthood and not feeling an instant connection to your children.
• launching the She Pivots podcast and why it’s drawing huge guests, including Vice President Kamala Harris, Vanessa Hudgens, and Bobbi Brown.

Want to hear more from Emily? She Pivots Season 5 premieres March 25.

0:40  Introduction 

2:24  Biggest "Oh No" Moment 

4:13  Growing Up In N.Y.C. 

6:55  Struggling to Find A Career Path 

15:46  Law School

22:11  Working on the Obama Campaign 

30:06  Appearing on Fox News 

33:28  She Pivots 

51:32 Co-Owner of Gotham FC 

1:04:57 Career Changes: Plan or Leap?

1:06:05 Would You Rather?

On Sali: Argent Chelsea Blazer, Ribbed Collar Sweater, and Wide Leg Trouser

On Emily: Argent Double-Breasted Crewneck Blazer and Single Pleat Trouser

Hosted by Sali Christeson @salichristeson

Produced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbit

Edited by Ryan Woldoff @c__biz

Theme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyema

Recorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudio

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trailblazer and self-professed rulebreaker Reshma Saujani joins us on Work Friends this week. Reshma is the founder and former CEO of Girls Who Code, a New York Times bestselling author, and the host of the podcast “My So-Called Midlife.” Today, she’s also the founder and CEO of Moms First, where she continues to be an awe-inspiring culture-shifter and staunch advocate for women—from girlhood to motherhood and beyond. 

Her latest venture at Moms First is Reshma’s debut documentary project this June, spotlighting the lies dividing American moms and chronicling a nationwide movement to bring them back together and win historic support.

There’s so much amazing ground to cover in this discussion, as we walk through:

• Reshma’s background as a first-generation American who set her sights on law school.
• her decision to run for U.S. Congress—the first Indian American woman to do so—and how she dealt with feelings of failure after her loss.
• why she pivoted to launching a coding organization for young girls, eventually turning it into the largest pipeline for women and nonbinary individuals to careers in STEM.
• the historic struggle of mothers in America, and a real solution to the affordability issue (hint: it’s not eggs.)
• and, why Moms First debut documentary is lifting the voices of all mothers…and how you can get involved, too.

For more information about Moms First: The History of American Motherhood, or to submit your own story to the film, become an associate producer, or sign up to host a screening in your hometown, check out momsfirst.us/doc.

On Sali: Argent Double-Breasted Crewneck Blazer and Tailored Cargo Pant
On Reshma: Argent Colorblocked Sculpted Blazer

Hosted by Sali Christeson @salichristeson
Produced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbit
Edited by Ryan Woldoff @c__biz
Theme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyema
Recorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudio

Work Friends is produced by ARGENT (www.argentwork.com), a women’s clothing label on a mission to redefine workwear and drive forward women’s progress.

For more, follow ARGENT on Instagram, @ARGENT, and subscribe to the ARGENT YouTube channel, @ARGENTWork, for clips and bonus content.

To be featured on a future episode, email your work questions and dilemmas to [email protected] for a chance to have one of our amazing guests weigh in with advice.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are thrilled to welcome Retta to Work Friends today. The actor, HGTV host, and one-half of the team who brought us “treat yo self ” joins Sali to share how a prospective medical student and a somewhat reluctant stand-up comedian found herself cast on one of the most beloved sitcoms in history.

Retta is best known for her portrayal of Donna Meagle in all seven seasons of Parks and Recreation, and since the hit show wrapped, she continues to captivate with roles in Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce, Good Girls, and in seven seasons of HGTV’s Ugliest House in America and its spinoff Scariest House in America. 

We start all the way at the beginning, and get into some of Retta’s best stories along the way, including:

• the very first time she ever did stand up (she crushed it!), and the second (she bombed!).
• how she planned her path to med school and then abandoned it....yet why she refuses to throw away her MCAT books.
• the real reason she thinks she was cast as Donna on Parks and Rec.
• how she learned to be her authentic, unfiltered self as the host of Ugliest House in America.
• and, what she really thinks when someone quotes “treat yo self” to her.

For more Retta, be sure to check out the newest season of Ugliest House in America, now streaming on HBO Max and discovery+ .

On Sali: Argent Chelsea Blazer, Fine Polo, and Straight Leg Trouser

Hosted by Sali Christeson @salichristeson

Produced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbit

Edited by Ryan Woldoff @c__biz

Theme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyema

Recorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudio

Work Friends is produced by ARGENT (www.argentwork.com), a women’s clothing label on a mission to redefine workwear and drive forward women’s progress.

For more, follow ARGENT on Instagram, @ARGENT, and subscribe to the ARGENT YouTube channel, @ARGENTWork, for clips and bonus content.

To be featured on a future episode, email your work questions and dilemmas to [email protected] for a chance to have one of our amazing guests weigh in with advice.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.