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The spark for a new business idea can come at any moment, and for Sheena Yaitanes that lightbulb moment came while studying chemistry and biology at UC Irvine. Frustrated by the lack of clean beauty products that not only looked good, but felt good on the skin, Sheena launched Kosas Cosmetics out of her Los Angeles home. Today, Kosas is a cult-favorite with celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Mandy Moore, Lily Aldridge, and more. In this episode, we sit down with the clean-beauty founder to dive deeper into the concept of turning your passion into profit, how she built an empire from her home, and why she went from bootstrapping to raising capital. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.

 

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Guest:

Sheena Yaitanes, Founder & CEO, Kosas Cosmetics @kosas

 

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Here at Create & Cultivate HQ, we’ve been spending a lot of time discussing how we can best show up for, and support, our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Community is at our core, and connecting with others is what we love to do. While the world has changed, our mission certainly has not. We’re committed to helping women create and cultivate the career of their dreams, which is why we wanted to host this special minisode to get the information and questions we're seeing pop up out in the world. Today, our host Jaclyn Johnson sits down with Create & Cultivate's Editorial Director, Sacha Strebe to chat through your COVID-19 money, career and biz strategy questions. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.

 

Guests:

Jaclyn Johnson @jaclynrjohnson

Sacha Strebe @sacha.strebe

 

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When we think of efficiency and productivity, technology immediately springs to mind, but can it heighten our creativity, too? We’re seeing the emergence of new tech that's bringing the human and the digital together and fueling our ability to think creatively in the process. To shed more light on how tech can impact our inclination to innovate, we sat down with Jennifer Downes, executive director for North America marketing at Lenovo, to find out how the two can work in synergy and even amplify each other. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.

 

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Jennifer Downes, Executive Director of NA Marketing, Lenovo @lenovous

 

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This week we're live from the first-ever Polka Dot Summit, hosted by Create & Cultivate and Minnie Mouse. Thanks to social media, you can go from idea to launch within hours. But the big question is, how do you build a dedicated community to support that idea? Enter Katie Sturino. The PR-girl-turned-social-media-superstar (who’s garnered a community of over half-a-million people!) launched a movement around making fashion accessible to all. Now she's expanding her reach with her own personal care brand, Megababe. We sat down with Katie to talk all about her journey from influencer to entrepreneur. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.

 

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Guest:

Katie Sturino @katiesturino

 

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“Don’t talk about money.” We’ve all heard this phrase at least once in our lives but we’re kicking off the new decade singing a different tune. That is, with more transparency and open dialogue around money, salaries, and the notion that women are content with what they’re given—that's simply not true. In this episode, we sit down with Divya Gugnani, CEO and co-founder of Wander Beauty, and serial entrepreneur. This isn’t her first rodeo. In fact, this is her fourth venture so it’s safe to say she has experience when it comes to managing money and business. We dive into fundraising, common money mistakes, the importance of co-founders, and navigating the male-dominated world of venture capital. This episode is knowledge-packed, so grab your notebook and prepare to take notes. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.

 

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Guest:

Divya Gugnani @dgugnani @wander_beauty

 

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The Create & Cultivate 100 list is back! Every January, we honor 100 women who are taking the world by storm—women who are ditching tradition, fighting for change in the workplace, and inspiring the next gen of women to not just please the boss, but be the boss. We went behind the scenes at our Create & Cultivate 100 photoshoot to ask our honorees what their biggest hopes are for women in the new year. Tune in for inspiration, and join us in making 2020 the best year yet! Socialize with us @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.

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This week, we're live from Create & Cultivate's Small Business Summit with Sophia Bush and Stacy London. The real-life gal pals open up about learning to say no, goal setting, and the power of a simple hug. Let's call it insightful girl talk. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.   Guests: Sophia Bush @sophiabush Stacy London @stacylondonreal   Acuity Scheduling for 45 days FREE   Produced by Dear Media

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Discipline runs in Karolína Kurková's blood. She was a professional gymnast throughout grade school and into her early teen years before she stepped onto the runway and rose to supermodel fame. Nowadays, Karolína is running a children's wellness company, Gryph & IvyRose, selling everything from chocolate probiotics to bubble baths. Rumor has it, her kid-marketed products are so good they're attracting adult attention. Tune in for the full story. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.

 

Guest:

Karolína Kurková @karolinakurkova

 

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Aleen Keshishian signed her first client in the '90s. Her name was Natalie Hershlag, a young up-and-comer eager to break into acting. Today we know her as Natalie Portman. It was all uphill from there for Aleen, who eventually added Selena Gomez, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Paul Rudd, among others, to her talent roster. This week, we chat with Aleen about her work ethos, including what it takes to build a solid team and how she landed Jennifer Aniston the biggest deal in television history. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.

 

Guest:

Aleen Keshishian @aleenkeshishian

 

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Kindness breeds success. Kind people have infectious personalities and are simply a pleasure to be around. Model-turned-entrepreneur Lily Aldridge lives her life by this philosophy. Though she has many admirable traits, it’s her kindness that’s propelled her from an acclaimed supermodel to founder of her own perfume line, Lily Aldridge Parfums. This week on WorkParty, we’re live in Nashville chatting with Aldridge about taking the plunge into the beauty industry, creating sustainable products, and more. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.

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