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This episode is brought to you by Phexxi® (lactic acid, citric acid, and potassium bitartrate) Vaginal Gel 1.8%, 1%, 0.4%, which is an FDA-approved, hormone-free,  prescription birth control used only before sex. Phexxi works to maintain the  vaginal pH level to prevent pregnancy and you only use it when you need it! Be  sure to tell your healthcare provider if you have a recent history of 3 or more UTIs  per year. Learn more, including all risks at Phexxi.com. Disrupting an industry is no easy task. Just ask Saundra Pelletier. As the CEO of the  biopharmaceutical company Evofem, she’s making major moves in a multi-billion dollar market that hasn’t been disrupted in nearly 30 years: the contraceptive  industry. Despite the fact that the global contraceptive market size was valued at  $22 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach over $30 billion by 2027, there has  been little innovation in the space since the 90s. But Saundra is working to change  that at Evofem. The company’s latest product Phexxi, a prescription contraceptive  gel, is a hormone-free option that allows women to be in control of their sexual  and reproductive health. But Saundra’s not just at the forefront of disrupting the  contraceptive industry on the pharmaceutical side. She’s also advocating for  change in the space via the nonprofit sector as the co-founder of WomanCare Global, a nonprofit provider of health care products to women around the world.  In this episode of WorkParty, we sit down with Saundra to talk about her  impressive career, her commitment to giving women access to more choices, and  her role as a mentor for a new generation of women coming up behind her.   Visit PHEXXI.com for full information on use and risks   Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com Guest  Saundra Pelletier @saundrapelletierofficial @evofembiosciences @phexxi 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

Presented by Mastercard The road to recovery for small businesses post-COVID is long, and data shows that women-owned small businesses have an even longer road ahead of them. According to a U.S. Chamber of Commerce report, women-owned small businesses have less optimistic revenue, investment, and hiring plans compared to male-owned small businesses. Despite the fact that more than 100,000 small businesses have closed forever, applications for new U.S. businesses are rising at the fastest rate since 2007, which is amazing considering small businesses employ over 47% of the country’s employees. In this episode of WorkParty, our host Jaclyn Johnson sits down with Sharon Miller, the head of small business at Bank of America, to talk about how we can ensure our small businesses—especially women-owned small businesses—find their financial footing and bounce back post-COVID. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com. Guest Sharon Miller @bankofamerica   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

Despite Black working mothers being within the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs——they remain largely underserved and underrepresented in the marketplace. No one has capitalized on their purchasing power or amplified their voices quite like Tika Sumpter and Thai Randolph. Thanks to their new venture, Sugaberry—a lifestyle brand created by and for modern moms of color—they’re changing the narrative by diversifying the proverbial “white space” with a clear mission to cater, cultivate, and celebrate this vibrant community of mothers. Today, Sugaberry merges content, commerce, and community to create a destination for Black consumers. And it’s a smart move. As influential consumers, mothers of color control the lion's share of the total Black spending power, which will reach $1.5 trillion in 2023. According to Forbes, these women not only influence what other Black generations (and Black men) spend their money on, but as early adopters of trends, Black women also influence the general population. In this episode of WorkParty, we talk to Tika and Thai about their personalized content model, how they’re catering to Black consumers at the intersection of career, motherhood, and personal development, and why it’s crucial we amplify the perspectives and experiences of Black moms. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com. Guest Tika Sumpter & Thai Randolph @tikasumpter @thairandolph @thesugaberries   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

Did you know that 40 million adults over the age of 18 have anxiety? Thanks to COVID, that number is on the rise with nearly half of Americans reporting the coronavirus crisis is harming their mental health. But even before the pandemic, the prevalence of mental illness among adults was increasing. A whopping 9.7% have severe major depression and this rate is highest among youth who identify as more than one race, at 12.4%. Despite the staggering stats, mental health is still stigmatized in our modern society which prevents anyone from reaching out for help. This continued stigma inspired two friends, Brittany Snow and Jaspre Guest, to create a platform that not only raised mental health awareness but provided support for those in need through the power of letter writing. Their hope? To start a ripple effect of openness so others may feel comfortable to share their own story, too. In this episode of WorkParty, live from Create & Cultivate's digital Social Good Summit, we dive into this incredible and important initiative with Brittany and Jaspre and tap into the triumphs and the highs along with the struggles and hardships that come with being a “successful woman.” Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com. Guests Brittany Snow & Jaspre Guest @brittanysnow @jaspre @septemberletters   Download the Coupons.com app on your iPhone or Android today.    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

Presented by Mastercard There are very few FinTech companies run by Black women. In fact, the majority of FinTech companies are run by white men, because—let’s face it—that’s who gets VC funding.Despite the fact that Black women are starting new businesses at a rate faster than anyone else, when it comes to venture capital, Black women still get less than 1% of funding. Enter Tanya Van Court. The former Nickelodeon executive is a founder who’s tipping these stats in the right direction. To date, she's raised over $2M in funding for her kid-friendly money app Goalsetter. She’s disrupting the $127B FinTech industry with her mission to make financial learning fun and accessible and to help families become financially healthy and empower them to achieve their goals. In this episode of WorkParty, we sit down with Tanya to learn more about how she’s making financial literacy more accessible, taking on the FinTech giants, and giving back to the community while she’s at it. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com. Guest Tanya Van Court @goalsetterco   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

Got questions? We’ve got answers! Back by popular demand is our listener Q&A segment, where you submit your burning career questions, and our host, Jaclyn Johnson, answers them on-air. Maybe you’re looking for a business partner and don’t know where to start or you're eager to ask your boss for a promotion and need to know how to approach the conversation. Whatever the question, we're here to give you our BS-free advice. In this segment, Jaclyn answers your questions on how to hire smart, how to grow your podcast listenership, how to effectively ask for a raise, and more. Want your question answered in a future segment? Shoot us a DM on Instagram @workparty or @jaclynrjohnson. Download the Coupons.com app on your iPhone or Android today.  Phexxi® (lactic acid, citric acid, and potassium bitartrate) Vaginal Gel 1.8%, 1%, 0.4% is a hormone-free, prescription birth control used only before sex. Phexxi works to maintain the vaginal pH level to prevent pregnancy and you only use it when you need it! Be sure to tell your healthcare provider if you have a recent history of 3 or more UTIs per year. Learn more, including all risks at Phexxi.com 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

Presented by Mastercard   “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” is a popular TV show for a reason—who doesn't want to see seven figures in their bank account? But the odds of winning a million dollars are pretty slim. So, what does it take to be a millionaire? You’ve likely asked yourself this question at least once in your life, and while it may feel like a pipe dream, today’s guest is here to tell you otherwise. At 23 years old, Cayla Craft was working in a hospital as an ER nurse when children came into the picture and she quickly realized she needed a flexible career that allowed her to work from home. So much so, that by the time she was 26, Cayla had made her first million dollars. Yes, you heard that right! Her entrepreneurial success laid the foundation for Cayla to launch her second business, Mommy Millionaire, in 2017. Through Mommy Millionaire, Cayla has helped thousands of women grow their business with practical tips and resources. Over time, she has grown Mommy Millionaire into a full-fledged brand, eventually launching a podcast and authoring a best-selling book. In this episode of WorkParty, we sit down with the lifestyle coach and mom of three to get the scoop on her journey to becoming a self-made millionaire, her secrets to balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, and how she’s navigated being a working mom during a pandemic. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.   Guest Cayla Craft @cayla.craft   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

COVID-19 has changed the world as we know it. In this episode of WorkParty, we sit down with Board-Certified Dermatologist, Dr. Evan Rieder, New York Times Best-Selling Author, Jenny Mollen, and "The Bachelor" contestant, Tayshia Adams to talk about how we can all re-emerge from this moment and reimagine our routines in this “new normal.” Please see BOTOX® Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) full Product Information including Boxed Warning and Medication Guide. Please visit Juvéderm.com for JUVÉDERM® VOLBELLATM XC Important Safety Information Sponsored by Allergan Aesthetics and all partners have been compensated for their time and participation. Guests Dr. Evan Rieder @drevanrieder Jenny Mollen @jennymollen Tayshia Adams @tayshia   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

Presented by Mastercard When‌ ‌COVID-19‌ ‌hit‌ ‌in‌ ‌March‌ ‌this‌ ‌year,‌ ‌small‌ ‌business‌ ‌owners‌ ‌braced‌ ‌themselves‌ ‌for‌ ‌what‌ ‌we‌ ‌all‌ ‌hoped‌ ‌would‌ ‌be‌ ‌a‌ ‌few‌ ‌weeks‌ ‌of‌ ‌disruption‌ ‌and‌ ‌financial‌ ‌pain.‌ ‌But‌ ‌now,‌ ‌months‌ ‌into‌ ‌the‌ ‌pandemic,‌ ‌many‌ ‌small‌ ‌businesses‌ ‌are‌ ‌still‌ ‌operating‌ ‌at‌ ‌limited‌ ‌capacity‌ ‌or‌ ‌have‌ ‌shut down completely. In‌ ‌fact,‌ ‌‌nearly‌ ‌79%‌ ‌of‌ ‌small‌ ‌businesses‌‌ ‌have‌ ‌experienced‌ ‌moderate-to-large‌ ‌negative‌ ‌effects‌ ‌as‌ ‌a‌ ‌result‌ ‌of‌ ‌the‌ ‌pandemic‌ ‌with‌ ‌many‌ ‌of‌ ‌them‌ ‌pivoting‌ ‌strategy‌ ‌and‌ ‌doing‌ ‌what‌ ‌they‌ ‌can‌ ‌to‌ ‌survive.‌ We‌ ‌know‌ ‌local‌ ‌businesses‌ ‌are‌ ‌so‌ ‌much‌ ‌more‌ ‌than‌ ‌what‌ ‌they‌ ‌sell‌ ‌which‌ ‌is‌ ‌why‌ ‌we‌ ‌joined‌ ‌forces‌ ‌with‌ ‌Mastercard. Through‌ ‌their‌ ‌‌small‌ ‌business‌ initiatives and new ‌campaign,‌ ‌Mastercard‌ ‌is‌ ‌shining‌ ‌a‌ ‌light‌ ‌on‌ ‌the‌ ‌impact‌ ‌small‌ ‌businesses‌ ‌have‌ ‌on‌ ‌our‌ ‌economy‌ ‌and‌ ‌lives.‌ ‌With‌ ‌their‌ ‌Path‌ ‌to‌ ‌Priceless‌ ‌mentorship‌ ‌and‌ ‌Digital‌ ‌Doors‌ ‌program,‌ ‌they’re‌ ‌also‌ ‌helping‌ ‌local‌ ‌businesses‌ ‌succeed‌ ‌in‌ ‌their‌ ‌communities‌ ‌and‌ ‌online.‌ ‌In ‌this‌ ‌episode‌ ‌of‌ ‌WorkParty,‌ ‌we ‌sit ‌down‌ ‌with‌ ‌‌Cheryl‌ ‌Guerin,‌ ‌the‌ ‌Executive‌ ‌Vice President,‌ ‌North America Marketing‌ ‌&‌ Communications‌ ‌at‌ ‌Mastercard,‌ ‌to‌ ‌get‌ ‌all‌ ‌the‌ ‌details‌ ‌behind‌ ‌this‌ ‌initiative‌ ‌‌and‌ ‌why‌ ‌they’re‌ ‌so‌ ‌committed‌ ‌to‌ ‌ensuring‌ ‌our‌ ‌small‌ ‌businesses‌ ‌are‌ ‌here‌ ‌today,‌ ‌tomorrow,‌ ‌and‌ ‌beyond.‌ ‌‌Because‌‌ ‌together,‌ ‌we‌ ‌can‌ ‌#StartSomethingPriceless.‌ Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com. Guest Cheryl Guerin @mastercard   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

Her radical data-driven approach to selling clothes has completely disrupted the retail model by combining data science with technology and personal stylists. Today, Katrina Lake’s online personal styling company, Stitch Fix, has taken a multi-billion-dollar slice of the $368-billion U.S. apparel industry, but she is just getting started. Stitch Fix is equally concerned with social impact and using their influence for positive change. After experiencing her own challenges first hand as a female entrepreneur struggling to fundraise in a male dominated VC landscape, Katrina has prioritized diversity for Stitch Fix from the start. They recently pledged to use resources, influence, and data to create real, systemic change as part of their long term work on social justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability efforts. Most recently this year, they launched a new grant and mentorship program called Elevate which will help to grow, mentor, and support underrepresented entrepreneurs in a bid to help bring needed diversity into the apparel ecosystem. Stitch Fix also publicly shared their longstanding commitment to pay equity, which they analyze through the lens of race in addition to gender. Tune in to this special WorkParty conversation, live from Create & Cultivate's Social Good Summit and moderated by Elaine Welteroth, where we dive into these initiatives and so much more with the founder and CEO of Stitch Fix, Katrina Lake. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com. Guest Katrina Lake @katrinalake @stitchfix   Visit vegamour.com, and use code PARTY20 at checkout to receive 20% off Visit tradesy.com, and use code WORK at checkout to receive $50 off on any $200+ purchase   Phexxi® (lactic acid, citric acid, and potassium bitartrate) Vaginal Gel 1.8%, 1%, 0.4% is a hormone-free, prescription birth control used only before sex. Phexxi works to maintain the vaginal pH level to prevent pregnancy and you only use it when you need it! Be sure to tell your healthcare provider if you have a recent history of 3 or more UTIs per year. Learn more, including all risks at Phexxi.com   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