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Presented by Mastercard   While most people find change uncomfortable, this is where entrepreneurs, innovators, and all-around game-changers thrive—successful disruption is always the ultimate goal. They recognize a sleepy category and figure out a way to wake it up. Enter Mab & Stoke—made-to-order, customized herbal super tabs that are putting wellness back into our hands, literally. Mab & Stoke CEO and founder, Christina Mace-Turner, has a history of category disruption and she’s breaking the $230 billion supplements industry wide open, one Mab Tab at a time. In this episode of WorkParty, we dive into what it takes to be a true disrupter in your industry with Christina. We also dig into her career, the lessons learned, building a company from scratch, and how she’s taking the guesswork and grind out of amplifying wellness at Mab & Stoke. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com. Guest Christina Mace-Turner, @mabmaker @mabandstoke Produced by Dear Media

Presented by Mastercard   Diversity matters, and more importantly, it's crucial. New research makes it crystal clear that companies with a more diverse workforce perform better financially. In fact, companies in the top 25% for gender and ethnic diversity at the executive level are more likely to have above-average profitability than companies in the bottom 25%. In short, having more diverse female executives equates to bigger share price gains, stronger revenue growth and higher profits—period. The stats don’t lie! We need an array of voices from various backgrounds, body types, races, and genders to contribute to the conversation if we want to push the culture forward. In this episode, we sit down with a passionate advocate for inclusive entrepreneurship, Carolyn Rodz, the founder and CEO of Hello Alice—the intelligent business advisor for entrepreneurs—to understand what our responsibilities are to keep the needle moving forward and make inclusion the norm, not the exception. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.   Guest: Carolyn Rodz, @carolynrodz @helloalice_com   Produced by Dear Media

So, you worked hard to climb the career ladder and land your dream job, but now that you’re there, your expectation doesn’t match reality. Or perhaps you got there and just changed your mind. Either way, it’s time to make a change, to shift your focus, and lead with curiosity. But where do you even begin? In this episode, Jaclyn talks to someone who felt the fear of change but took the leap anyway, and came out on top. After a decade at Clinique and NARS, Camila Pierotti took a life-changing step and quit her job to start her own beauty brand, Sol de Janeiro. The line celebrates everybody and all bodies, is cruelty-free and uses natural, sustainable Brazilian ingredients. And her leap paid off. Today, her award-winning hero product, Brazilian Bum Bum Cream is sold every 28 seconds.  It’s safe to say Camila has experience when it comes to taking chances and believing in yourself. Tune in to learn how you can master the art of the pivot to build a game-changing business and disrupt an outdated industry in the process. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com. Guest Camila Pierotti @soldejaneiro   www.sakara.com/party for 20% off your order!   Produced by Dear Media

Presented by Mastercard   Despite reports that black audiences consume media far more than other demographic groups do, no one has capitalized on those stats or amplified black millennial voices like Morgan Debaun. With $9 million in funding, Blavity is one of the largest media startups and lifestyle brands for black millennials, and she’s only just getting started. The self-professed “entrepreneur and hustler” is on a mission to incite change and create a platform where everyone belongs. Not to mention she’s defying the odds by building a hugely successful digital media company in a time when the media industry is seeing closures, layoffs, and overall decline in ad revenue. In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn sits down with Morgan to discuss how she’s creating a sisterhood in Silicon Valley, navigating the nuances of being black in tech and media, and what’s in store for the future. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.   Guest: Morgan Debaun @morgandebaun @blavity   Produced by Dear Media

Presented by Mastercard   After experiencing tech burnout in corporate management, Sonja Rasula needed a change. Frustrated by the lack of gifts and hand-made goods available in retail, she came up with the idea for a curated pop-up event that brought together local artisans to sell their designs and products. Not only would it help solve consumer woes for sourcing original gifts, but it would also help small business owners reach new audiences and increase sales, and in turn, help the local economy grow and thrive—it was a win-win! So, in 2008, she risked her entire 401k savings to start Unique Markets, and it was an immediate success. In this episode, Sonja shares how she made the leap, why it was worth the risk, and how you can turn your idea into a successful business, too. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com. Guest: Sonja Rasula, @sonjarasula @uniquemarkets Produced by Dear Media

Taking risks is scary but if you want to be a successful entrepreneur, it's necessary. Entrepreneurship is fundamentally linked to risk-taking, after all. Of course, there should be some level of research and data to inform the risk first, but oftentimes, there’s nothing like diving in head first and figuring it out along the way. In this episode of WorkParty, we’re talking all about the concept of “high risk, high reward” with someone who looked fear in the face and turned it into a cult-following. Since 2011, Kim Malek has become known as an industry leader, innovator, and disruptor for her game-changing business, Salt & Straw Ice Cream. We talk about her risk-taking nature, why it’s been integral to her success, and how you can incorporate risk into your business strategy, too. You might even learn what Kim's favorite flavor is. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com. www.sakara.com/party for 20% off your order www.linkedinlearning.com/workparty for one month free Produced by Dear Media

Presented by Mastercard   It’s safe to say that every business has been affected by the COVID-19 crisis, but there is one category that’s really felt the impact: Small Business. As the lifeblood of our economy, it’s imperative that we all do our best to help wherever and however we can. We’re committed to helping women create and cultivate the career of their dreams, which is why we’re proud to partner with Mastercard to help small business owners pivot confidently and securely with the tools and resources they need to get through this unprecedented time. In this episode, Jaclyn sits down with Ginger Siegel, the North America Small Business Lead at Mastercard, to discuss the additional resources and technology they’re delivering to support the needs of small business owners during the COVID-19 crisis, through recovery and beyond. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com. Produced by Dear Media

The health and wellness industry is a $4.2 trillion market. And guess what? Women are leading the way. In fact, no other trillion-dollar industry is as heavily dominated by female entrepreneurs as health and wellness. Enter Chillhouse founder and CEO, Cyndi Ramirez. In just three years, she’s opened two brick-and-mortar locations, built a digital media empire, and expanded into retail and e-commerce. She’s a great example of how to lay down the foundation for success—she launched her biz with a solid digital marketing strategy from day one—and how to pivot a business in a crisis—she’s handling COVID-19 like the boss that she is. We're thankful that Dell brought us together for today's episode, live from our Money Moves Digital Summit. Get your notebooks out, because class is now in session! Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.   Guest: Cyndi Ramirez @cyndiramirez @chillhouse   Visit Sakara.com/WorkParty to receive 20% off your order.   Produced by Dear Media

Did you know that 90% of the wine made in the U.S. is produced in California, but only 10% of the state’s wineries are led by female winemakers? Jill Russell didn't let those discouraging stats stop her from pursuing her winemaker dreams. Today, she has a seat at the table at the women-owned, women-led Cambria Estate Winery—one of the few wineries that are tipping the male-dominated industry stats in the right direction. In this episode, we sit down with Cambria’s lead winemaker to learn how she worked her way up from the bottom to shatter the wine industry’s glass ceiling and land her dream job. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.   Visit www.LinkedinLearning.com/WorkParty for one month Free!   Guest: Jill Russell @jilldelarussell @cambriawines   Produced by Dear Media

Hot tip: Diversifying your income gives you financial security. If one revenue stream ends, there are others bringing money in to compensate. It's safe to say that today's podcast guest has plenty of experience on the topic. Gaby Dalkin is a multi-hyphenate with a handful of titles and business ventures. She's a trained chef, recipe developer, entrepreneur, food/lifestyle writer, author, and founder of What’s Gaby Cooking. Tune in for her advice on building an authentic business, negotiating lucrative brand partnerships, and more. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at workparty.com.   Guest: Gaby Dalkin @whatsgabycookin   Produced by Dear Media