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Live from our 2022 Wellness Means Business event, fellow Aussie, Miranda Kerr joins Create & Cultivate's CEO Kate Spies for a keynote conversation. Miranda needs no introduction, but we'll give her one anyway. Miranda is a supermodel, certified health coach, Founder & CEO of KORA Organics, and wellness pioneer. Very early on, Miranda learned about the importance of what you put on your skin and how it can impact your overall health after her mother fell ill. From its foundation, KORA has become a hit, selling key facial essentials that help you take care of your complexion without needing a shelfie worth of bottles on your countertop, and the brand just recently took its first foray into body care as well. While there’s much to admire about Miranda, one thing that we hear from her team and those who work closely with her is what an involved and passionate founder she is. Miranda is up-to-date on the latest trends, ingredients, and sustainability measures. She actively works on everything from formulations to marketing, so I’m sure that we’ll have much to learn from her today! Thank you for being here, Miranda. Sponsors: • Clare | Visit Clare at www.clare.com/party to get started. And receive 10% off your order. That’s www.clare.com/party for 10% off. Resources: • To join the WorkParty click HERE • To connect with Miranda Kerr click HERE • To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE • To follow along with KORA Organics click HERE • To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE • To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789) Produced by Dear Media Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festivalTo follow along with Create & Cultivate:https://www.instagram.com/createcultivatewww.createcultivate.comTo connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnsonTo connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton

Creativity often thrives in moments of discomfort, and sometimes our brightest ideas come to us during the darkest times. Just ask Alyssa Wasko, founder, and designer of Los Angeles-based lifestyle brand, DONNI.    Following the passing of her father Donald, and in search of a creative outlet to cope with grief, Alyssa started DONNI in 2009. As a brand rooted in comfort and known initially for its signature oversized scarves, DONNI has since grown to include an expansive, yet curated collection of ready-to-wear clothing, accessories, and jewelry.   Early in her career, however, Alyssa spent six years as a Visual/Image Consultant at Chanel, refining her ability to spot and develop trends in the market, and ultimately enabling her to create demand for her highly sought-after designs. Now, at the helm of DONNI, she continues to cultivate a loyal community that frequently sells out collection drops within hours of a release (AMAZING), and further cement the brand as a notable name in fashion.   She is passionate about giving back and supporting her LA community, and since the brand’s inception, has donated proceeds from each product drop to various organizations, raising thousands of dollars for charitable initiatives. She also sits on the board of directors for the HIT Living Foundation and was honored to be named Forbes 30 under 30 in the Art & Style category in 2019.   Despite going through a difficult loss in her early years, she found a silver lining and successfully built a thriving business. I’m thrilled to chat with Alyssa all about how she overcame real-life struggles, turned a simple but beautiful concept into a lounge and leisure sensation, and built a dedicated team in the process.     Sponsors: • Clare | Visit Clare at www.clare.com/party to get started. And receive 10% off your order. That’s www.clare.com/party for 10% off.   Resources: • To join the WorkParty click here • To connect with Alyssa Wasko click here • To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click here • To follow along with DONNI click here • To follow along with Create & Cultivate click here • To Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festivalTo follow along with Create & Cultivate:https://www.instagram.com/createcultivatewww.createcultivate.comTo connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnsonTo connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton

After years of living with an autoimmune condition that didn’t allow her to take most antibiotics and over-the-counter medicines, Carly found herself frustrated by the chronic colds and symptoms she seemed to be unable to treat. But in 2012 everything changed. While she was studying abroad in Italy, she discovered propolis, an all natural ingredient made by bees with hundreds of immune-boosting elements. She quickly recognized the power of this natural ingredient and set out to develop her own formula with the help and guidance of leading bee research institutions.   In 2017 Carly traded in her corporate career at Goldman Sachs to dedicate her life to full-time beekeeping and founded Beekeeper’s Naturals in an effort to bring propolis to the masses in sustainable and accessible ways. She has since been committed to working exclusively with sustainable, small-scale apiaries, and prioritizing pesticide-free health and wellness products   Above all else, Carly works tirelessly to raise awareness and create a better environment for our World’s most important pollinators–the bees. She has been featured in Allure and Vogue magazines along with numerous podcast appearances to share the importance of bees in our daily lives. Recognized as a game-changing entrepreneur in the 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 list, she continues to strive to innovate everyday health issues and transform proactive wellness.   On this episode of WorkParty, I talk with Carly about the power of holistic medicine, what inspired her to disrupt the CPG space, why she believes in radical transparency and leading with vulnerability, and how she is revolutionizing the wellness industry one natural remedy at a time   Sponsors: • Zocdoc | Go to Zocdoc.com/PARTY and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. That’s Zocdoc.com/PARTY.   Resources: • To join the WorkParty click HERE • To connect with Carly Stein Kremer click HERE • To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE • To follow along with Beekeeper's Naturals click HERE • To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE • To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789) This episode may contain paid endorsemJoin Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festivalTo follow along with Create & Cultivate:https://www.instagram.com/createcultivatewww.createcultivate.comTo connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnsonTo connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton

Today’s guest is multi-hyphenate Cass Dimicco–a successful entrepreneur, content creator, and creative director. Lauded by the media as “a true tastemaker, one of the fashion world’s ultimate ‘it girls and style icons,” Cass is not only a taste-maker and trend-setter for her highly engaged audience, but she’s also the founder, designer, and creative director for her own successful jewelry line, Aureum Collective.   Before founding Aureum, Cass had leveraged her eye for style and ability to forecast fashion trends into full-time digital content creation in 2017, leaving her previous role as a corporate buyer and product designer in fashion. She went on to forge partnerships with Chanel, Dior, Valentino, Prada, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tom Ford, Stuart Weitzman, and has attended events with Fendi, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, and more.   Aureum Collective was later founded in September 2019 when Cass and her husband recognized a gap in the market for a jewelry brand that fulfilled a luxury aesthetic without the luxury price point. The brand now specializes in elevated accessories with the intention that they can be worn by any person, at any age, and any body type at any time. Beloved by top celebrity clientele, Aureum has proven to be a rapid success in such a short period of time and has shown no signs of stopping.   In this episode of WorkParty, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Cass to learn more about her journey from influencer to entrepreneur, her best advice for launching and scaling a social-first brand, her approach to community building, and how she maintains balance while working towards her goals.   Sponsors: Clare | Visit Clare at www.clare.com/party to get started. And receive $5 off your first gallon of paint. That’s www.clare.com/partyfor $5 off.  Visit HelloFresh.com/party65 and use code party65 for 65% off, plus free shipping Resources: To join the WorkParty click here  To connect with Cass Dimicco click here To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click here To follow along with Create & Cultivate click here To follow along with Aureum Collective click Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festivalTo follow along with Create & Cultivate:https://www.instagram.com/createcultivatewww.createcultivate.comTo connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnsonTo connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton

We're live from Create & Cultivate's LA Conference with Kin Euphorics co-founders, Bella Hadid and Jen Batchelor. Drinking has been an essential part of socializing for thousands of years and these ladies are flipping the script, changing the conversation and thinking differently about how we can fill up our cups. Kin Euphorics is a company brewing mocktails with plant extracts, and Bella and Jen are reimagining the age-old ritual of pouring yourself—and your friends—a drink. They also share their backgrounds that led them to take on the sober-curious movement, and their best advice on picking the right business partner. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at www.createcultivate.com.   Visit Nutrafol.com and enter the code PARTY to save $15 off your first month's subscription. Plus FREE shipping on EVERY order. Resources:   To join the WorkParty click HERE To connect with Bella Hadid click HERE To connect with Jen Batchelor click HERE To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE To follow along with Kin Euphorics click HERE To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789) This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festivalTo follow along with Create & Cultivate:https://www.instagram.com/createcultivatewww.createcultivate.comTo connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnsonTo connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton

Hi everyone! It’s the FINAL episode of WorkParty Money Moves: Founder’s Framework! Over the past four weeks I’ve been interviewing some incredible female founders on how they would break down a $10,000 small business loan to start a business.    Today is a special episode, because it is the last installment in this five part series, and we’ve decided to flip the script to close it out. While we’ve enjoyed learning about the many ways each of these founders would strategically spend their startup money, we wanted to take the last episode in the series to shine a spotlight on the scenario from the Bank’s point of view. And that’s why joining me today is Rebekah Rice, an expert on Small Business loans and an advocate for small business owners everywhere.  If you’re not familiar with her work, Rebekah Rice is a Small Business Regional Executive at Bank of America. She leads a team of 200 Small Business leaders and teammates to help the small business community thrive. More specifically, she helps the small business team to put capital into our communities, drive revenue growth, acquire client relationships, and provides a world class client experience.  She’s been serving small businesses for almost 20 years, and even started a business of her own during the pandemic. This personal experience has given her an even greater lens into the bank’s products and services and has made her a better advocate for the small business owners she serves everyday. The question I’m posing to Rebekah is: “How would you advise a small consumer-packaged goods business to use the $10K loan to successfully grow their business?” As someone with experience advising small businesses and embarking on her own entrepreneurial journey, Rebekah has a unique perspective on the founder’s framework situation, and in this episode she's sharing the inside scoop! Well, Rebekah—it is such a pleasure to have you on the WorkParty podcast today! I’m really excited to dive in and hear how you would spend this $10,000 in funding.   Sponsors: • Bank of America | Bank of America knows that women entrepreneurs often face challenges in accessing the necessary capital and resources to run and grow their own businesses. That’s why they invest in partnerships that connect you to the mentoring, training and capital you need to find success. You can get access to experts, award-winning insights and business solutions so powerful,you’ll make every move matter. Visit bankofamerica.com/womenbusinessowners.   Resources: • To join the WorkParty click HERE  • To connect with Rebekah Rice click HERE • To connect with Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festivalTo follow along with Create & Cultivate:https://www.instagram.com/createcultivatewww.createcultivate.comTo connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnsonTo connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton

Like many origin stories, Aasiyah Abdulsalam’s idea came to her as a lightbulb moment. On vacation in Las Vegas, Aasiyah wondered why there wasn’t a product that could keep her wig in place in the warm weather. Then it hit her—she was 100% capable of filling the gap herself.    Aasiyah is the founder of The Renatural, a company simplifying and demystifying wigs—Products that have previously been inaccessible, fragmented, and intimidating Her innovative product, The Wig Fix is a hypoallergenic, breathable, and lightweight silicone headband that secures your wig while protecting your scalp and promoting natural hair growth underneath.    It also happens to be the first wig related patent obtained in over 55 years. Aasiyah is an industry disruptor, taking the industry miles ahead of where it has been for ages. I can’t wait to learn how she did it.   Sponsors: • Clare | Visit Clare at www.clare.com/party to get started. And receive $5 off your first gallon of paint. That’s www.clare.com/partyfor $5 off.    Resources: • To join the WorkParty click HERE  • To connect with Aasiyah Abdulsalam click HERE • To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE • To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE • To follow along with The Renatural click HERE • To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789) Produced by Dear Media Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festivalTo follow along with Create & Cultivate:https://www.instagram.com/createcultivatewww.createcultivate.comTo connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnsonTo connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton

Hey everyone, thanks for tuning into this special episode of WorkParty Money Moves: Founder’s Framework. In this series, successful founders will share their perspective on a startup funding scenario: They’ve just received a $10,000 small business loan to start a business, let’s see how they build a framework to spend it! For our fourth installment in the series, I have Julissa Prado here, founder & CEO of Rizos Curls, a clean hair care line aimed at embracing and celebrating the beauty of curls, coils, and waves everywhere! After years of making her own curly cocktail and helping her community embrace their curls, Julissa decided to use her life savings to launch her own hair care line Rizos Curls. The result has been a line of products made with high-quality ingredients that works across all different hair types. As a leading force in the beauty industry, Julissa is widely recognized with award wins as Cosmopolitan’s 2021 New C-Suite Winner, and named Entrepreneur of the Year in 2020 by Beauty Independent. She is also an active national speaker with roles at Harvard University, The Girl Boss Rally, Create & Cultivate, TED, and many more! I’m so excited to have Julissa here to share more on her journey and how she’d break down the $10,000 as a product-based business!   Sponsors: • Bank of America | Bank of America knows that women entrepreneurs often face challenges in accessing the necessary capital and resources to run and grow their own businesses. That’s why they invest in partnerships that connect you to the mentoring, training and capital you need to find success. You can get access to experts, award-winning insights and business solutions so powerful,you’ll make every move matter. Visit bankofamerica.com/womenbusinessowners.   Resources: • To join the WorkParty click HERE  • To connect with Julissa Prado click HERE • To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE • To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE • To follow along with Rizos Curls click HERE • To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789) Produced by Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festivalTo follow along with Create & Cultivate:https://www.instagram.com/createcultivatewww.createcultivate.comTo connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnsonTo connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton

Welcome back to the WorkParty podcast! Today I am chatting with none other than the lovely Lindsey Carter. As the founder and CEO of Set Active, and host of her new podcast Ready, Set, Spill––Lindsey Carter is the first to admit that she loves athleisure. However comfortable though, many of the pieces she found herself wearing didn’t leave her exuding confidence, and she knew something needed to be done. With that feeling top of mind, in 2017 she launched the beloved athleisure line––Set Active, a line of monochromatic activewear sets that intertwined function and fashion.   Carter continues to drive skyrocketing demand by dropping products–from leggings to sports bras–in limited edition colorways every month. Her strategic approach to business drove Set Active into its cult-like status overnight.   With a background in social media consulting and passion for cultivating community, it’s no wonder Carter’s main focus was on building confidence and connection through a shared love for all things active. She has since built a community of over 433K fans and counting, including celebrities like Hailey Bieber, and all of your favorite Barry’s Bootcamp instructors. A brief scroll down Instagram lane is sure to prove this statement true.      In this episode of WorkParty, Lindsey is sharing all the juicy details about SET Active’s rise to fame, their community-driven growth method, how she maintains her entrepreneurial spirit, and what truly reflects a brand's success.   Sponsors: Zocdoc | Go to zocdoc.com/PARTY and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours.  NetSuite | Right now, NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind flexible financing program. Head to netsuite.com/PARTY right now. Clare | Visit Clare at www.clare.com/party to get started. And receive $5 off your first gallon of paint. That’s www.clare.com/partyfor $5 off.    Resources: To join the WorkParty click HERE  To connect with Lindsey Carter click HERE To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE To follow along with Create & Cultivate click Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festivalTo follow along with Create & Cultivate:https://www.instagram.com/createcultivatewww.createcultivate.comTo connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnsonTo connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton

Hey listeners, you’re tuning into the third episode of WorkParty Money Moves: Founder’s Framework! In this series, successful founders are sharing their perspective on a startup funding scenario: They’ve just received a $10,000 small business loan to start a business, let’s see how they build a framework to spend it! Joining me today is Lauren Maillian, CEO of digitalundivided, the nation’s leading nonprofit that leverages data, programs, and advocacy to catalyze economic growth and success for Black and Latina female entrepreneurs. She is also the Founder & CEO of LMB Group, a strategic marketing and brand advisory company working with Fortune 500 brands and high-growth startups. Lauren was the first black woman to start an early-stage venture capital fund and is now an Investor for and Advisor to the Athena Consumer Acquisition Corporations, the second all women Athena SPAC. Lauren is also the author of her own bestselling memoir, The Path Redefined: Getting To the Top on Your Own Terms. She is a multi-hyphenate change agent committed to diversity, innovation, and inclusion with over 15 years of experience. She has advised and invested in over 40 startups and her portfolio represents more than $5 billion in market capitalization. Needless to say, this woman has a well of knowledge when it comes to strategic spending. Lauren—thank you so much for joining us!  I’m so excited to hear how you would take on this $10,000 in funding.   Sponsors: • Bank of America | Bank of America knows that women entrepreneurs often face challenges in accessing the necessary capital and resources to run and grow their own businesses. That’s why they invest in partnerships that connect you to the mentoring, training and capital you need to find success. You can get access to experts, award-winning insights and business solutions so powerful,you’ll make every move matter. Visit bankofamerica.com/womenbusinessowners.   Resources: • To join the WorkParty click HERE  • To connect with Lauren Maillian click HERE • To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE • To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE • To follow along with digitalundivided click Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festivalTo follow along with Create & Cultivate:https://www.instagram.com/createcultivatewww.createcultivate.comTo connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnsonTo connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton