
WorkParty
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.
Latest episodes

Jul 12, 2023 • 34min
Hot Takes with Robyn DelMonte of Girlbosstown: Your Guilty Pleasure Can Ultimately Be Your Biggest Money Maker
On this episode of Hot Takes, we chat with everyone’s favorite PR Guru, Robyn DelMonte. Known by her TikTok handle, @Girlbosstown, Robyn has become TikTok's personal public relations expert after leaving her corporate job in 2021. Back in the day, Robyn quickly realized that the corporate world left her feeling unfulfilled and decided to join TikTok in 2021. Within eight months, Robyn had successfully branded herself as “The Internet’s Agent” and launched a full-fledged consulting business doling out innovative, specialized, Gen-Z driven advice to epic brands like Dunkin and Infinity. She’s been recognized for her achievements and honored with the Business Insights Creator of the Year Award for AdWeek Creator Visionary and was also featured on the 12th annual Forbes 30 Under 30 List. Tune in to hear her whip smart brand advice and spicy opinions on this episode of Hot Takes. RESOURCES:Follow Robyn DelMonte on IG here, and on TikTok 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.Visit Betterhelp.com/PARTY today to get 10% off your first monthThis episode is Produced by Dear Media with research and creative production by Ali Alquiza.

Jul 5, 2023 • 31min
FORM Co-Founders Sami Clarke and Sami Bernstein Spalter on Navigating the Fitness Industry as Best Friends and Business Partners
On today’s episode, we’re joined by two powerhouses taking the health, wellness, and fitness world by storm - Sami Clarke and Sami Bernstein Spalter, co-founders of FORM, a digital fitness and wellness platform focused on encouraging its community to become the best version of themselves. Sami Clarke, a certified wellness and fitness trainer, built an incredible community online before deciding to launch FORM. With millions of followers and hundreds of millions of views amongst Instagram, TikTok and Youtube, Sami’s accessible approach to self-love in the small everyday moments has resonated since FORM launched in 2021. Sami Bernstein Spalter is a maven in brand, social and influencer marketing. Together, they are creating a holistic wellness platform that has staying power, and they share all their learnings, tips, and tricks to their skyrocketing success in just two years. Listen in as they share their journey as best friends and business partners.RESOURCES:Follow Sami Clarke on Instagram here, on TikTok here, and on YouTube here. Follow Sami Bernstein Spalter on Instagram here and on TikTok here.You can check out FORM 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 is Produced by Dear Media with research and creative production by Ali Alquiza.

Jun 28, 2023 • 29min
Hot Takes with Cheval: Don't Forget Yourself When Chasing Your Dreams
We're back with another Hot Take episode! In this powerful episode, we're joined by Cheval, formerly known as one of the world's most sought-after wedding dress designers, turned entrepreneur, and advocate for young women and creatives. After becoming one of the most well-known names in her industry and growing and nurturing a community of over one million followers on Instagram, Cheval found herself facing legal issues that would eventually take away all she had worked for, including the use of her own name. Her resilience and 'sunny side up' attitude have turned an intense turning point moment into silver linings, providing valuable insights into negotiating in business deals and protecting yourself when using your name as a brand. And here's one hot take we absolutely love: don't forget yourself when chasing your dreams. Listen in...RESOURCES:Follow Cheval on Instagram here and on TikTok here. You can check out Cheval’s foundation, A Girl You Might Know, 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.

Jun 21, 2023 • 36min
LEAD Founder and CEO Francis Tesmer On Taking Your Education to the Next Level in the $500B Beauty Industry
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.

Jun 14, 2023 • 33min
Hot Takes with Your Rich BFF’s Vivian Tu: You Shouldn't Date People Who Aren't Financially Stable + Not Everyone Has To Go To College
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.

Jun 7, 2023 • 33min
Mara Beauty’s Allison McNamara on Successfully Launching In Sephora While Bootstrapping Your Beauty Biz, and The Day She Learned Her Biggest Founder Lesson
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.

May 31, 2023 • 24min
Hot Takes with Tinx: Your 20’s are a Mis-Marketed Decade
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.

May 24, 2023 • 45min
How Founders Kayleigh Christina and Danielle Gronich Scaled CLEARSTEM Without Outside Investors—And Why Therapy Plays an Integral Role in Their Company
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

May 17, 2023 • 33min
Tiffany Yu on Combating the Stigma of Disability and Finding Empowerment in Adversity
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

May 10, 2023 • 27min
TV's Fave Mom Julie Bowen on Becoming a Momtrepreneur IRL
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