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The work advice you need, from women who’ve been there. Every week, join the co-founders and co-CEOs of theSkimm, Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, as they help you get what you want out of your career by talking to the smartest leaders they know.
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Jan 8, 2020 • 42min
Ambassador Samantha Power: “My main motto is lean on."
Before serving as US Ambassador to the UN, Samantha Power was a scholar, activist, and journalist. Tune in to hear how she built her career around her belief system. And how she managed up when those beliefs were challenged. In this episode, Ambassador Power tells us what she learned from her parents’ failed marriage (9:41), how to disagree with your boss (24:53), and shares her journey with fertility while working nonstop in the White House (30:03). Her new memoir, The Education of an Idealist, is available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 18, 2019 • 41min
Missy Robbins, chef and restaurant owner: “I was working six days a week and mostly 12 to 14 hour days… when you're in it, you don't realize that it's not healthy.”
Missy Robbins is the chef and owner of Lilia and Misi restaurants in Brooklyn, NY and the co-founder of Grovehouse Hospitality. She sat down with us to share what it’s like to rise through the ranks of the restaurant business. Think: more Chef’s Table, less Monica from Friends. In this episode, Missy reveals how she recognized signs of burnout (20:07), why she embraced an unlikely partnership (25:59), and shares her ultimate comfort food (39:03). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 11, 2019 • 35min
LIVE with Kathleen King, founder of Tate’s Bake Shop: “Anger, bitterness, as you go on in life, you realize they're choices.”
We’re obsessed with Tate’s Bake Shop cookies at Skimm HQ. So we were thrilled to speak to its founder, Kathleen King, on this week’s episode. Tune in to hear how she built her cookie empire, and why the road to her success wasn’t always so sweet. In this special live episode, King tell us about what she learned from her family’s farm (2:18), how to build an effective team (31:55), and shares how her success was born from failure (14:30). This episode was recorded at theSkimm’s Celebrate Smarter pop-up in New York City. Shop in-store or online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 4, 2019 • 33min
Danica Patrick, former professional racecar driver: “I am coachable. Whatever it is, tell me. Because I want to do better.”
Danica Patrick first made a name for herself on the male-dominated racetrack and became one of the most recognizable female athletes in the world. While she may have retired from racing, she now has a podcast, book, and winery. So, she's far from slowing down. In this episode, Danica tells us about handling fame at a young age (13:21), making friends on the circuit (16:38), and how she traded racing for the business world (26:01). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 27, 2019 • 41min
Ambassador Susan Rice: “If you're not able to make the people who you're leading feel valued ... then you're going to lose them.”
Ambassador Susan Rice is no stranger to high pressure situations and public scrutiny. Her career in foreign policy was shaped by strong relationships, steadfast resolve, and a healthy dose of tough love.In this episode, Ambassador Rice tell us about learning from a famous mentor (12:15), persevering through public criticism (27:48), and shares her best advice for navigating political disagreements at the Thanksgiving table (34:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 20, 2019 • 43min
LIVE with Misha Nonoo, fashion designer: “I was like, screw it. It’s all coming apart and I may as well do it all at once.”
With a sustainable mission and a made-to-order business model, Misha Nonoo’s namesake clothing brand has upended the fashion industry. But in order to innovate, she first had to shut down and start over. In this live episode, Misha shares how her hardest moments became her most creative (20:54), the importance of supply chain sustainability (28:03), and the underrated value of uniform dressing (31:11). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 13, 2019 • 42min
Amy Shecter, CEO of Glamsquad: “You have to read signs... And you can't just push for what you want.”
Amy Shecter is the CEO of Glamsquad, a beauty and technology company that’s a Skimm HQ favorite and offers on-demand, at-home beauty services. Amy’s leadership roles have spanned marketing to executive management. While her career trajectory hasn’t always fit into a clearly defined box, she’s paved a path pivoting skills to find success. On this episode, Amy discusses how to give hard feedback to your boss (12:09), what it’s like to translate vision into tactics (14:30), and shares the conversation with her daughter that changed her career (20:16). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 30, 2019 • 32min
Amy Nelson, Co-Founder of The Riveter: "When I got pregnant with my first daughter... I felt like the world's perception of me changed."
Amy Nelson is the co-founder of The Riveter, a company which started as a series of co-working spaces, “built by women, for everyone” and is now positioning itself as a modern membership network community. With a firm belief that motherhood should not be an impediment to your career opportunities, Amy launched The Riveter while pregnant, has since expanded nationally to 10 locations, and is now the mother of 4 girls. On this episode, Amy talks about the responsibility of taking on venture capital (14:07), what she considers the hardest part of building her business (19:23), and shares her take on the notion of women having it all (26:06). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 23, 2019 • 34min
Michelle Lee, editor-in-chief of Allure: "No matter what you do, whether you're in media or other things, learn business."
Michelle Lee is the Editor-in-Chief of Allure Magazine. She’s an early adopter of digital strategy within print publications but also a champion for diversity & wants to change the world by broadening the definition of beauty. On this episode, Michelle discusses how the role of EIC has evolved (15:39) reveals the skills she looks for while hiring (18:01) and discloses which cover stories are closest to her heart (24:27). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 16, 2019 • 38min
Brittany Snow, Actress: "It's just doing the work and getting in there."
Brittany Snow is an actress, producer & director. Her breakout role was at age 12 on Guiding Light, and since then she's starred in many films including John Tucker Must Die, Someone Great, and Pitch Perfect 1, 2 and 3. Brittany’s directorial debut, Milkshake, had its world premiere earlier this year and she is currently starring in the new FOX drama, Almost Family.On this special live episode, Brittany opens up about tapping into her inner strength (13:53), talks about the importance of not taking any short cuts (15:15), and shares how she stays motivated while playing the long game in her career (22:23)This episode of Skimm’d From the Couch is presented by Almost Family, a new drama that airs Wednesdays at 9/8c on FOX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
