If keeping your stress levels in check in the age of the 24-hour news cycle feels like a near-impossible task, you’re certainly not the only one. 

 

According to the American Psychological Association’s annual Stress in America report, 54% of Americans say that staying informed causes them stress. Thankfully, Jessica Yellin is on a mission to change that stat with her media brand, News Not Noise. 

 

News Not Noise provides information in a way that’s designed to help the people understand the issues and talk about them knowledgeably — not induce a panic attack.

 

In this episode of WorkParty, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Jessica to learn what drew her to reporting the news on social media, how she navigates negativity in the comments, and why the media is due for a major shakeup.

 

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For years, there’s been talk about how the publishing industry is in decline. But the demand for content has never been higher.

 

So it’s up to publishers to adapt—which is where today's guest Samantha Barry comes in. Since leaving her post as the head of social media at CNN to take on the role of editor-in-chief of Glamour Magazine in 2016, the editor has been at the forefront of the industry’s shift from print to digital.

Shortly after she took the reins at Glamour, the publication announced the end of its monthly print edition—and she’s since led the brand to amass digital accomplishments. I'm happy to virtually sit down with Samantha to talk about her impressive career, from how she made the pivot from news to women’s media to why culture-pushing content is at the core of Glamour’s digital-first strategy and what the future holds for the next generation of journalists.

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From developing an online presence and building brand awareness to driving revenue and generating leads, content has the power to create real and lasting relationships with a highly engaged audience. Just ask today's guest The Everygirl co-founder Alaina Kaczmarski!

Since launching The Everygirl in 2012, Alaina and her co-founder Danielle Moss have built a veritable media empire, including a wildly popular website that attracts over 1 million monthly visitors and a social media presence that includes more than 1 million Instagram followers alone. In other words, she knows a thing or two about creating content that cultivates an audience.

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Daphne Oz has been dishing out healthy living tips since she was a student at Princeton and writing her first book, “The Dorm Room Diet,” which brought wholesome eating to college campuses everywhere. Fast-forward to the present day, and she’s penned three (!) bestselling cookbooks, won an Emmy, hosted hit TV shows by the likes of “The Chew” and "Dish on Oz", and served as a “MasterChef Junior” judge. But that’s just her day job. In this episode of WorkParty, we talk about what it took to build her impressive career, how she’s avoiding burnout as a working mom, and why she’s wielding her influence for good. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.

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Ayesha Coker brings the Porsche brand to life as the Director of Experiential Marketing for Porsche Cars North America, Inc. She leads a high-performing team focused on experiential brand marketing, strategic partnerships, driving programs, and the Porsche Club of America. In the midst of our new reality, strong leaders like Ayesha stand out by innovating, adapting, and fostering connection in new and even unconventional ways.

 

As an entrepreneur, Mattie James is a total BOSS in the truest sense of the word and she really does walk the talk. Not only has she successfully turned her passion project into a thriving business but she’s bringing the rest of us along with her thanks to her online courses and downloads that teach us how to build a multi-figure business, too.

 

In this episode of WorkParty, I have the pleasure of sitting down with both of these ladies to discuss how to turn your ambition into a booming business and level up your leadership skills. If there’s one message we want you to take away from today’s conversation, it’s to dream big, believe in yourself, and follow your dreams.  Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.

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No matter how many times you hear “no,” it never gets any easier to swallow. But learning how to deal with and overcome rejection is essential if you want to succeed as an entrepreneur. And nobody knows this better than IT Cosmetics founder, Jamie Kern Lima. Before the ubiquitous beauty brand became the household name that it is today, Jamie pitched IT Cosmetics to retailers for three years (!) before she got a “yes".

Essentially, her success is a testament to why you should never take “no” for an answer.

In this episode of WorkParty, I’m sitting down with Jamie to chat about how she cultivated confidence in the face of rejection, overcame self-doubt, and built a veritable beauty empire.

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Any investment in knowledge pays interest – even (and especially) when it comes to the beauty industry. Frustrated by the lack of transparency and education in the skincare industry, Colette Laxton, saw a clear gap in the market for a skincare brand that actually informed their customers about what they were buying. Having seen platforms full of communities that were turning to each other through the confusion about products, ingredients, and what brands were telling them, Colette alongside her co-founder Mark, knew that knowledge needed to be at the heart of their business. For this episode of WorkParty I sit down with The INKEY List co-founder, Colette Laxton to dive into their information-driven mission and the challenges of creating a beauty brand while simultaneously educating their customer. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.

 

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Noor Tagouri has the eyes and ears of our generation at her fingertips. At only 27 years old, the Libyan-American journalist, producer, and touring speaker has earned international recognition as one of new media’s most impactful voices by encouraging others to stand up, speak out, and be themselves. With an engaged community totaling over two million followers, Noor is using storytelling to highlight subcultures and share the perspectives of marginalized people with the world. She famously put U.S. sex trafficking under the microscope in her documentary and subsequent podcast series “Sold in America,” which received a Gracies Award in 2019 for Best Investigative Series. Known as “Podcast Noor," she’s embarked on a podcast interview series under her own production company At Your Service (AYS), to go beyond the highlight reel and delve into the mindsets of some of the world’s most fascinating people. In this episode of WorkParty, I have the pleasure of sitting down with the award-winning journalist to learn about her journey in becoming a pioneering voice of our generation, how she faces the hard conversations, and why you too should commit to speaking your truth. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com. social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.  

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The Create & Cultivate 100 list is back! Every January, we honor 100 pioneering women who are making moves and redefining the future of the workplace (and the world) across 10 different categories, including fashion, entertainment, small business, and more. These powerhouse entrepreneurs and trailblazers have shown innovation, resilience, and passion in their respective industries and beyond, acting as fearless pioneers driven to find new roads with their bold ambition, inspiring us all to do the same. In this special WorkParty minisode, we went behind the scenes at our annual C&C 100 photoshoot to learn more about this year’s honorees--from the qualities that have made them who they are today to their new year’s resolutions to their go-to career advice. Keep listening for valuable insights and inspirational tidbits to help you make 2021 your best year yet. The full list of 100 women, and their full stories, can be found at CreateCultivate.com. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.  

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Life is all about perspective. Change it, and the world around you will start to change, too. Today’s guest, Tara Ijai, can certainly attest to this. As an American who converted to Islam later in life, she witnessed firsthand how her faith choice led others to treat her with intolerance and hate. Disheartened, she resorted to wearing a pair of heart-shaped glasses that she hoped would act as a shield against the negativity going on in the world around her. Turns out, the glasses had quite the effect. Her new fashion statement was met with kindness wherever she went. So much so, that it shifted her perspective. Her confidence was back, and she started to look forward to venturing out and interacting with strangers. She wanted to share this experience with others so they too could find positivity in times of strife. Thus, the Love Glasses Revolution was born. Before she knew it, Tara was manufacturing and selling her own heart-shaped glasses designs, and encouraging others to also choose love. The Love Glasses community—who she affectionately calls love rebels—has greatly expanded since then. Now thousands strong, her followers come from all walks of life, united by the shared mission to spread empathy, welcome diversity, and make the world a better place. Stay tuned to learn how the self-proclaimed love activist inspired a movement around acceptance and how you too can launch a business around a social mission. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.

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