On this episode of Founder Files, we are diving in with Francis Tesmer, the founder and CEO of LEAD, the first college and university degree for beauty professionals. Francis is on a mission to empower women in their careers and has spent the last 11 years conceptualizing and developing the program to meet the needs of a changing industry—one that has eight million beauty professionals around the world. In this episode, we talk about the ways to level up a career in beauty from trade to profession and how to stay on the forefront of technology, sustainability, product ingredients in the ever-evolving $500B global industry. Francis is a powerhouse, and you won't want to miss this one.   RESOURCES: Follow LEAD Rolfs Global Institute  here and on social here.  To connect with Jaclyn Johnson, click here. To follow along with Create & Cultivate, click here. To check out our membership program, Insiders, designed for go-getters and game-changers like you, click here.   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. This episode is Produced by Dear Media with research and creative production by Ali Alquiza.

We’re back with another Hot Take episode! On today’s episode, we’re joined by Vivian Tu, who you may know better by her social handle: Your Rich BFF and we get, not one, but two hot takes from Vivian.  A self-made millionaire and financial guru, Tu is an entrepreneur, public speaker, and founder. Tu is a former Wall Street trader with a combined following of over 4MM on Instagram and TikTok where she shares advice on how to help you get rich. Listen in as Vivian shares her hot takes - why you shouldn't date someone who isn't financially stable, and why not everyone has to go to college. This one is definitely not to be missed…   RESOURCES: Follow Your Rich Bff  Vivian Tu on Instagram here and on TikTok here. You can check out Vivian’s podcast, Networth and Chill, here. To connect with Jaclyn Johnson, click here. To follow along with Create & Cultivate, click here. To check out our membership program, Insiders, designed for go-getters and game-changers like you, click here.   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. Start your Free Month of Thinkific Plus at Thinkific.com/party Quility has created a special Life Insurance guide just for Work Party listeners so visit quility.com/workparty to learn more.  This episode is Produced by Dear Media with research and creative production by Ali Alquiza.

Welcome to WorkParty: The Founder Files, where I chat with inspiring entrepreneurs about their journey to building their business. We’ve all heard the shiny founder stories – This is not that. We talk high highs, brutal lows and the secrets to success that got them to where they are today. Tactical, tangible and chock full of takeaways. On this episode, we are diving in with Allison McNamara,  journalist-turned-founder and CEO of the cult beauty brand of MARA. Clean, award-winning, and recently launched in over 250 doors at Sephora, MARA is a heavy hitter in the beauty world and Allison is the real deal. Take a listen as we get deep on topics like launching your brand at Sephora, while also bootstrapping your business (no easy feat!), Mara’s tech stack and secrets to success, and the power of female friendships in the beauty biz.   RESOURCES: Follow Mara on Instagram here and on TikTok here, and keep up with Allison on Instagram here. To connect with Jaclyn Johnson, click here. To follow along with Create & Cultivate, click here. To check out our membership program, Insiders, designed for go-getters and game-changers like you, click here.    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. Quility has created a special Life Insurance guide just for Work Party listeners so visit quility.com/workparty to learn more.  This episode is Produced by Dear Media with research and creative production by Ali Alquiza.

It's Hot Take time, our newest episode style, where we ask guests to let us in on a fresh POV that they feel super passionate about.  Love them or hate them, agree or disagree, these piping hot- and sometimes controversial- takes will get you thinking.    We’re kicking off our first-ever Hot Takes with Christina Najjar, better known as Tinx! A lifestyle creator, advice expert and podcast host, Tinx skyrocketed to fame when she launched her TikTok in 2020, and has amassed 1.5 million followers on TikTok and nearly 500,000 on Instagram, earning her a spot on Forbes’ Top Creators 2022. On this episode, Tinx drops her hot take - your 20’s are a mis-marketed decade - here with Jaclyn Johnson, where they get into dating (“it’s all about validation”), money, career, and friendships in your 20s vs. 30s, and the most essential mindset shifts to make - like only Tinx can! This one’s not to be missed.    RESOURCES:    Follow Tinx on Instagram here and on TikTok here.  Tinx’s book, THE SHIFT: Change Your Perspective, Not Yourself is available now at www.theshift-book.com. To connect with Jaclyn Johnson, click here. To follow along with Create & Cultivate, click here. To check out our membership program, Insiders, designed for go-getters and game-changers like you, click here.   This episode is Produced by Dear Media, with research and creative production by Ali Alquiza.

When holistic nutritionist Kayleigh Christina sought out Danielle Gronich at San Diego Acne Clinic, not only did she find long-desired treatment for her cystic acne, but she also found a business partner. In 2017, the pair launched Clearstem, a non-toxic skincare line of stem cell products targeting acne, anti-aging, and scarring. On this episode of the podcast, the founders share what sets them apart from other skincare brands, how they scaled their business without outside investors, and why they prioritize mental health in their company. Head over to clearstemskincare.com and use the code WORKPARTY for an exclusive 15% discount on your first order.RESOURCES: To follow CLEARSTEM Skincare click here To connect with Jaclyn Johnson 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 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. SPONSORS: CLEARSTEM Produced by Dear Media

On this episode of WorkParty, entrepreneur, content creator, and disability advocate Tiffany Yu opens up about the life-altering event that ultimately led to the creation of her company, Diversability. What originated as a student club at her alma mater has evolved into a community business of over 80,000 people aiming to elevate disability pride. Here, she talks to Jaclyn Johnson about her entrepreneurial journey and how she champions disability empowerment today. RESOURCES: To connect with Tiffany Yu click here Or follow @diversability on Instagram To connect with Jaclyn Johnson 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

Ahead of Mother's Day, WorkParty host and Create & Cultivate founder Jaclyn Johnson sits down with the one-and-only Julie Bowen, aka one of TV's favorite moms, Claire Dunphy from "Modern Family." On this episode of the pod, Julie talks about how becoming a mother IRL led her to launching her own brand of vegan, cruelty free, non-GMO hair and skin-care products for tween boys, JB Skrub. Here's how the actress-turned-entrepreneur juggles being a new business owner and mom.   Use code LOVEMOM15 for 15% off your entire purchase at JB Skrub. Valid through 5/31/23.   RESOURCES: To connect with Julie Bowen click here Or follow @jbskrub on Instagram click here To connect with Jaclyn Johnson 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

On this episode of WorkParty, host Jaclyn Johnson is talking with PR maven Rachel Krupa, a top-tier publicist with 21 years of experience and a roster of clients that includes Goop and Thrive Market. Krupa unpacks how the media landscape is shifting and why that matters to both brands and publications (as well as consumers). You'll also get some insider intel on how she founded her own brand—The Goods Mart, which is not your average gas station minimart—without a business plan, thanks to her network connections.   RESOURCES: To connect with Rachel click here To follow The Goods Mart click here To connect with Jaclyn Johnson 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

Deciding to turn your passion project into more than a side hustle is a major step for any fledgling entrepreneur—but it becomes an even trickier dance to master when you don't plan on quitting your full-time job. Hear how Austin-based Pilates instructor and Google strategist Bridget O'Carroll made it happen for herself when starting Studio Qila, the first Native-owned digital fitness studio, on this week's episode.   Get up to 3 months of live and on demand workouts FREE with code PARTY or visit studioqila.com/workparty to redeem   RESOURCES: To connect with Bridget O'Carroll click here To follow @studioquila on Instagram click here To connect with Jaclyn Johnson 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 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. Visit culture.io/resources to subscribe to the newsletter and receive regular culture insights. Produced by Dear Media

Tieghan Gerard launched her blog Half Baked Harvest when she was just 19 years old. Just over 10 years later, she’s got 5 million followers on Instagram, and her website averages that many viewers per month—if not more. The self-taught chef, recipe maker, and food stylist sits down with Jaclyn on today’s episode to discuss pivoting career paths, the process of getting a cookbook deal, and her social media strategy—plus, what it’s like working with her mom as her business partner.   RESOURCES: To connect with Tieghan Gerard click here Or find her @halfbakedharvest on Instagram To connect with Jaclyn Johnson 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 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. Visit culture.io/resources to subscribe to the newsletter and receive regular culture insights.  Produced by Dear Media