
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

Apr 5, 2023 • 31min
The Dos and Don'ts of Searching For Your Next Hire with Jessica Kriegel, Chief Scientist of Workplace Culture at Culture Partners
Glassdoor found that 77% of job seekers consider a company's culture before applying for a job, and 56% of employees say that company culture is more important than salary when it comes to job satisfaction. Needless to say, having a workplace culture that is positive, creative, and safe is of the utmost importance. Jessica Kriegel, Chief Scientist of Workplace Culture for Culture Partners shares the do's and don'ts of getting company culture right. Plus, what radical honestly really looks like in a job Interview and a winning formula for delivering constructive feedback to your team. RESOURCES: To connect with Jessica Kriegel click here To follow Culture Partners 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) SPONSORS: Culture Partners 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 sign up for my newsletter and receive regular culture insights Produced by Dear Media

Mar 29, 2023 • 17min
7 Things We Learned from the Women of the 2023 Creative Cultivate 100 List
Founders. Creators. Disruptors. These are the words that describe this year’s Create and Cultivate 100 list. From intersectional sustainability experts to disruptors in the beauty industry, the women on the Create Cultivate 100 list are building the brands and creating the content that’s pushing us all forward. On this solo episode Jaclyn answers some of your questions leveraging the inspiring work of this year’s honorees. 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. Get your free month of Thinkific Plus at Thinkific.com/party Produced by Dear Media RESOURCES: To view the 2023 CC100 List 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)

Mar 27, 2023 • 41min
The Pre-Order Advantage: How Barefaced Skincare Bootstrapped to Success
In 2019, Jordan Harper founded Barefaced, a medical-grade skincare brand that brings together advice, clinical research, and custom routines to help build long-term skincare solutions. With nearly a decade of experience in aesthetic medicine, Jordan's passion for simplifying skincare and unique take on education, built a combined following of 300K+ across her personal and business Instagram profiles. On this episode, Jordan shares more on her journey from Nurse Practitioner to entrepreneur, Barefaced’s hands-on approach to customer engagement, and her best practices for time management—especially for working moms. RESOURCES: To connect with Jordan Harper click here To follow Barefaced 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) SPONSORS: Barefaced Produced by Dear Media

Mar 22, 2023 • 29min
4 Ways We'll Shop In the Future, According to Karen Behnke Founder of Juice Beauty
20 years ago, Karen Behnke took a leap with an organic approach to skincare, thinking it would yield better results than conventional products on the market at the time. Multiple clinical tests alongside scientists proved her right, leading to the launch of award winning targeted skincare brand, Juice Beauty—a brand that pioneered the chemistry of clean beauty. On today’s episode Karen Behnke joins us to talk about her work leading this breakthrough, transparency in digital beauty marketing, and opportunities for emerging brands in technology. RESOURCES: To connect with Karen Behnke click here To follow Juice Beauty 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. Right now, Thinkific Plus is offering my listeners one month FREE at Thinkific.com/PARTY Produced by Dear Media

Mar 15, 2023 • 29min
Taking a Concept and Building a Brand with Dr. Roshini Raj, Founder of TULA Skincare
A practicing gastroenterologist who has been studying probiotics for 20 year, Dr. Roshini Raj has always been fascinated by the connection between probiotics and internal health. She applied her research to skincare with the goal of restoring her patients' confidence, and founded TULA skincare, a brand built on the power of probiotic extracts & superfoods. Today, Dr. Raj joins Jaclyn to discuss how TULA’s marketing strategies are on a mission to end negative self talk, her experience with TULA's acquisition by Proctor and Gamble, and the ways in which entrepreneurs can take care of their gut health to improve their overall well being. RESOURCES: To connect with Dr. Roshini Raj click here To follow TULA 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 gtmbawomen.com to learn more about Scheller's MBA programs. Visit Ritual.com/party10 to start Ritual or add Synbiotic+ to your subscription today. Produced by Dear Media

Mar 8, 2023 • 29min
There Are 4 Money Personalities—Here’s What Your Personality Says About You with Jack Howard, Senior Director of Financial Health & Wellness, Ally Financial
Have you ever wondered why—despite knowing the right thing to do with money—you do the opposite? Today Jacqueline, 'Jack' Howard, Senior Director of Wealth Advisors Operations for Ally Invest unpacks this very question. Plus, learn how to create guard rails that will help you make better financial decisions and learn what kind of steps need to be taken to close the wealth gap. RESOURCES: To connect with Jack click here To follow Ally Financial 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)

Mar 1, 2023 • 36min
How Amy Liu, Founder of Tower28, Raised 250K in 30 days
A beauty world veteran, Amy Liu worked at Smashbox, Kate Somerville, and Josie Maran Cosmetics before striking out on her own to start Tower28, an award-winning, cult-followed, and makeup artist-beloved brand. Today, Amy joins us to share her fundraising story and the tactic that helped her raise $250K in 30 days. Plus, we get into the business details like her tech stack, scheduling strategies, and go-to personal development tools. RESOURCES: To connect with Amy Liu click here To follow Tower 28 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 gtmbawomen.com to learn more about Scheller's MBA programs. Produced by Dear Media

Feb 22, 2023 • 31min
3 Pros (and 1 Con) of Joining an Accelerator Program with Dr. Chaneve Jeanniton, Founder of Epilogic
New York based oculofacial plastic surgeon Dr. Chaneve Jeanniton created daily essential skin care brand Epilogic with her patients in mind, never expecting the formulas to enter the mainstream market. In 2020, her line was accepted into the Glossier Grant program for Black-owned businesses, which helped her scale Epilogic into a brand with a cult following. On today’s episode, Dr. Jeanniton talks about the benefits of accelerator programs and grants, as well as the process of rebranding her line, which she did just last year. RESOURCES: To connect with Dr. Jeanniton click here To follow Epilogic 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 gtmbawomen.com to learn more about Scheller's MBA programs. Use code PARTY to get a free travel-sized Daily Microfoliant when you spend $20 at www.Dermalogica.com For the New Year, NetSuite has a new financing program for those ready to upgrade at NetSuite.com/PARTY Produced by Dear Media

Feb 15, 2023 • 24min
Mailbag: Entrepreneur Hot Takes With Jaclyn Johnson
With access to channels such as TikTok and Shopify and opportunities like accelerators and free digital courses, starting a business has never appeared more attainable. But if anyone knows success doesn’t happen overnight, it's Jaclyn Johnson. Today is a solo episode, where Jaclyn unveils the truth about starting a business and what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. She's answering your questions on the good, the bad, the challenging, and the rewarding, with a few hot takes in between. It’s an episode you won’t want to miss! RESOURCES: 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 gtmbawomen.com to learn more about Scheller's MBA programs. Produced by Dear Media

Feb 8, 2023 • 22min
How To Craft a Profitable Business Pitch with Create & Cultivate Pitch Competition Winner, Paulana Lamonier
Joining Jaclyn on WorkParty today is Create and Cultivate’s very own Dallas Pop-up Pitch Competition winner, Paulana Lamonier. Paulana is the founder of New York based organization, Black People Will Swim, a swimming instruction and advocacy group on a mission to change the narrative that Black folks don't swim. In 2019, Paulana started with the goal of teaching 30 people in her community how to swim. Four years and $100K+ in funding later, she's on track to reach swimmers outside state lines. On today's episode, Paulana talks about the investment she made to launch the organization, the secret to an award winning pitch, and shares advice for founders who are seeking grant money. RESOURCES: To connect with Paulana click here To follow along with Black People Will Swim 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) Use code PARTY to get a free travel-sized Daily Microfoliant when you spend $20 at www.Dermalogica.com Produced by Dear Media