

WorkParty
Jaclyn Johnson, Marina Middleton
Meet your new Work Wives. WorkParty, the beloved business podcast with over 3 million downloads to date and guests like Sara Blakely, Tyra Banks, Jen Atkin and more is back and brand new. Jaclyn Johnson joined by CEO of Create & Cultivate, Marina Middleton are letting you listen in as they navigate the world of entrepreneurship, motherhood, divorce, female friendships and how they make it all work – mostly. A little work, a little party, pour yourself a glass of champagne and pull up, cause we are about to get down to business.
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Oct 28, 2018 • 34min
MINISODE 10: Lisa Price Live from the WorkParty Tour
Welcome to the WorkPartyTour minisodes. In this minisode we’re bringing the party to you straight from the WorkPartyTour stage with Lisa Price, Founder of Carol’s Daughter. Whether you’re running the show or balancing your side hustles, stay tuned for the real-talk business advice you need. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at workparty.com Guest Information: Lisa Price: https://www.instagram.com/iamlisaprice/ Carol’s Daughter: https://www.carolsdaughter.com/ Host: Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/ Episode Resources: WorkParty.com createcultivate.com 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

Oct 24, 2018 • 48min
Pitch Perfect with Barbara Corcoran
Nailing your company’s business pitch is one of the first things you should do to establish your new business. Every great pitch involves the what, the who, and the why behind the company. In this episode of WorkParty the podcast, Jaclyn shares how she landed on the tagline for Create & Cultivate and interviews Barbara Corcoran, the Queen of New York real estate and shark on the TV series Shark Tank, on how to nail your business pitch and win over a room of potential investors. To help us understand the basics of branding, our expert @jasminetakanikos is sharing the keys to launching a new brand. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at www.workparty.com 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

Oct 21, 2018 • 23min
MINISODE 9: Jen Gotch Live from the WorkParty Tour
Welcome to the WorkPartyTour minisodes. In this minisode we’re bringing the party to you straight from the WorkPartyTour stage in Nashville with Jen Gotch, Founder of ban.do. Whether you’re running the show or balancing your side hustles, stay tuned for the real-talk business advice you need. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at workparty.com Guest Information: Jen Gotch: https://www.instagram.com/jengotch/ ban.do: https://www.instagram.com/shopbando/ Host: Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/ Episode Resources: WorkParty.com createcultivate.com 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

Oct 17, 2018 • 51min
From Blog to Brand with Marianna Hewitt and Lauren Gores
In this special live episode of WorkParty the podcast, Jaclyn is joined by co-founders of Summer Fridays, Marianna Hewitt and Lauren Gores for the Dear Media live podcast series at The Grove in Los Angeles. The three boss babes discuss the strategic phenomenon of turning a blog into a strong brand. Our expert, Reesa Lake is the EVP of Brand Partnerships behind some of the biggest names in the game and she’s breaking down how to turn your likes into cold hard cash. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at www.workparty.com Guest Information: Marianna Hewitt: @marianna_hewitt Lauren Gores: @laurengores Summer Fridays: @summerfridays Expert: Reesa Lake: @reesalake Host: Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/ C&C Headquarters: Tyeal: https://www.instagram.com/tyeal/ Episode Resources: WorkParty.com createcultivate.com 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

Oct 14, 2018 • 30min
MINISODE 8: Deepica Mutyala Live from the WorkParty Tour
Welcome to the WorkPartyTour minisodes. In this minisode we’re bringing the party to you straight from the WorkPartyTour stage with Deepica Mutyala, Founder of TINTED. Whether you’re running the show or balancing your side hustles, stay tuned for the real-talk business advice you need. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at workparty.com Guest Information: Deepica Mutyala: https://www.instagram.com/deepica/ TINTED: https://www.instagram.com/TINTED/ Host: Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/ Episode Resources: WorkParty.com createcultivate.com 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

Oct 10, 2018 • 56min
Resiliency Required with Phoebe Robinson
Resiliency is defined as the power or ability to return to your original form, after being bent, compressed, or broken, or the ability to recover readily from adversity. Resiliency required is one of our WorkParty commandments because being an entrepreneur, being a business woman and being the boss is hard as fuck and it never gets easier. In this episode of WorkParty the podcast Jaclyn interviews, @phoebeorobinson of the HBO show 2 Dope Queens and Author of ‘Everything's Trash But It’s Okay' on bouncing back and being a multi-hyphenate woman. Our expert @katiesturino, founder of MegaBabe shares advice on using your platform to make a difference no matter what the haters say. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at www.workparty.com Guest Information: Phoebe Robinson: @dopequeenpheebs Everything's Trash But It’s Okay: https://www.amazon.com/Everythings-Trash-But-Its-Okay/dp/0525534148 Expert: Katie Sturino: @the12ishstyle MegaBabe Beauty: https://megababebeauty.com/ Host: Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/ C&C Headquarters: Heather Records: https://www.instagram.com/cashmoneyrec0rdz/ Episode Resources: WorkParty.com createcultivate.com 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

Oct 7, 2018 • 23min
MINISODE 7: Emily Schuman Live from the WorkParty Tour
Welcome to the WorkPartyTour minisodes. In this minisode we’re bringing the party to you straight from the WorkPartyTour stage with Emily Schuman, Founder of Cupcakes and Cashmere. Whether you’re running the show or balancing your side hustles, stay tuned for the real-talk business advice you need. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at workparty.com Guest Information: Emily Schuman: https://www.instagram.com/emilyschuman/ Cupcakes and Cashmere: https://www.instagram.com/shopcupcakesandcashmere/ Host: Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/ Heather Records: https://www.instagram.com/cashmoneyrec0rdz/ Episode Resources: WorkParty.com createcultivate.com 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

Oct 3, 2018 • 57min
Congrats on Your Failure with Sara Blakely
Here’s the thing, when your in it, failure feels like shit. There are no ifs ands or buts about it but hindsight is 20/20 and the truth is failure is character building. It teaches you more about yourself, your business and who you can be in the future than you will ever know. In this episode we’re talking about failing upward and some steps she took to reach success with the founder of Spanx, @sarablakely and our expert @maxiemccoy shares her three keys to self-confidence with us. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at www.workparty.com Guest Information: Sara Blakely: @sarablakely Expert: Maxie McCoy: @maxiemccoy Host: Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/ C&C Headquarters: Tyeal: https://www.instagram.com/tyeal/ Episode Resources: WorkParty.com createcultivate.com 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

Sep 30, 2018 • 26min
MINISODE 6: Jeni Britton Bauer Live at Create & Cultivate Chicago
Welcome to the WorkParty minisodes. In this minisode we’re giving you a taste of some of the Create & Cultivate Chicago magic with Jeni Britton Bauer, Founder of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. Whether you’re running the show or balancing your side hustles, stay tuned for the real-talk business advice you need. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at workparty.com 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

Sep 26, 2018 • 49min
Finding Your Tribe with Kristin Ess
Behind every great woman are great women. Your tribe is your rock as an entrepreneur and Jaclyn knows all about this. In this episode of WorkParty the podcast, Jaclyn interviews celebrity hairstylist and founder Kristin Ess on how she build her business dream team. Our tribe expert, Ally Love gives us the inside scoop to creating a strong sense of community IRL. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at www.workparty.com Guest Information: Kristen Ess: @Kristen_Ess Expert: Ally Love: @allymisslove Host: Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/ C&C Headquarters: Tyeal: https://www.instagram.com/tyeal/ Episode Resources: WorkParty.com createcultivate.com 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


