LEAVE YOUR MARK: Freshly Brewed Career Advice with Aliza Licht

As the Founder & CEO of The Honey Pot Company, Beatrice Dixon is leaving her mark on the world of feminine healthcare. As one of the first 40 women of color to raise one million in venture capital, Beatrice is a powerhouse who has gone from a slew of various careers to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Like most Founders, Beatrice needed to solve her own health problem first. In this episode, you will learn the A-Z of how Beatrice built her company, her tricks to getting covetable retailer shelf space, how to raise money, and her counter-intuitive advice to Black founders.

Mary Kate McGrath, Former Chief Content Officer of Gary Vaynerchuk's Gallery Media Group and the current Chief Operating Officer at Some Spider Studios, shares insights on building a content strategy. Topics include: the importance of testing and trying new content, engaging the audience with relatable content, paid vs organic growth on social media platforms, injecting brand personality into content, and audience growth on different social media platforms.

With a career over three decades-long, Kelly Rutherford needs no introduction. Showcasing her acting skills in many well-known roles, she has played iconic characters such as Lily van der Woodsen on Gossip Girl and Megan Lewis on Melrose Place. In this episode, you will learn how Kelly channels love and light in her life's darkest times and how her work ethic of simply showing up and grabbing every experience has led her to unlock countless opportunities. This conversation is a delightful and eclectic mix of her journey from Kentucky to Hollywood and what her life on Gossip Girl was like. You'll hear about how Lily van der Woodsen came to be, what she thinks about the upcoming reboot, and, most importantly, why she believes that happiness is really about focus and that the only way to empower yourself is to shift your perspective. 

Jennifer Justice is one of the most respected entertainment attorneys and executives in the industry. Known for being Jay- Z's personal attorney for 17 years, she, later on, was instrumental in building Roc Nation. In her new mission as CEO & Co-Founder of The Justice Department, Jennifer is laser-focused on advocating for women and finding their power through management, legal counsel, and strategy.  In this episode, you will hear the story of a woman who unapologetically did it herself, why you shouldn't be afraid to ask for anything, why being competent is more important than being likable, and how being underestimated can be a superpower. 

Robin Givhan is the longtime fashion critic of The Washington Post. She covers Fashion from a business, entertainment, and cultural phenomenon point of view. She is the first and only fashion writer to ever receive the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism, an honor she received in 2006. She is also the author of The Battle of Versailles and Michelle: Her First Year as First Lady. In this episode, you will learn about Robin's journey from rookie reporter to one of the most respected journalists today, how to handle criticism, what makes a good pitch, and her biggest "PR" pet peeves.

When you're named a top 100 Latina Leader and a 2020 Top Woman in Retail, you've done something right. Sandra Campos has helped build consumer-led global fashion lifestyle brands for over twenty years for everyone from DVF to Selena Gomez. Her new venture, Fashion Launchpad, is a digital educational platform for the fashion, beauty, and retail community. As a single mom, Sandra knows the myth of work/life balance all too well. In this episode, you'll learn about Sandra's journey as a first-generation Mexican-American from Texas to the runways of New York, why experience is king, how to leave and break back into an industry, and so much more.

Ara Katz thrives on the career pivot and being at the forefront of whatever she is doing. Imagine starting a successful career as a film producer, leaving to embark on consumer tech for ten years, and then pivoting again to start a company focused on bacteria and probiotics? Now, as the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Seed, she's making gut health cool. In this episode, you'll learn the power of storytelling, why your success lies in how you package your idea, and why you need to meet people where they are. 

Tai Beauchamp is an internationally recognized style influencer, award-winning producer, activist, media personality, and co-founder and chief brand officer of CBD wellness & beauty brand, BROWN GIRL jane, centering around women of color. In this episode, you'll learn how to define your purpose, why you need to tune other people out, and the merits of doing the work to get to the next level. You'll also hear our perspectives on Black Lives Matter and Anti-Semitism.

Drew Elliott, Senior VP, Global Creative Director at M·A·C Cosmetics shares insights on tapping into cultural zeitgeist, engineering demand-driven content, and the significance of NOWstalgia for brand longevity.

Sophie Elgort is a photographer, filmmaker, and artist who has been featured internationally. She has worked with global brands and clients like Kylie and Kendall Jenner, and of course, her brother Ansel. As the co-founder of the non-profit, Through Our Lens, Sophie provides mentorship to teen girls of color, giving them the all-important access and the tools they need to get photography experience.  In this episode, you will learn what it takes to be an image creator, why critique classes are essential to your craft, and why she believes in lifelong learning.