In today's episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn is joined by Emma Bates, founder & CEO of Diem and former global marketing lead at Away. If you attended Create & Cultivate's Austin Pop-Up event earlier this year, you might've already heard from Emma on one of our panels where she spoke about women paving the way with blockchain technology.       If you're not familiar with Diem, it's a community-powered search engine designed for women. Diem is a Techstars NYC portfolio brand backed by leading investors like Flybridge, Acrew, & Sellation. By trade, Emma is a marketer and a community builder. Her entry into marketing was somewhat untraditional–in that she started out by growing her personal blog to 100K+ readers at age 19, and later transitioned into corporate marketing roles at some of the fastest-growing consumer brands in NYC and the UK. Prior to founding Diem, she worked as the Head of Global Marketing at the direct-to-consumer luggage brand, Away, where she found her passion for connecting with consumers through brand partnerships.        When she's not sidestepping her way into another entrepreneurial endeavor, she works to create social change as a lifelong advocate for gender equality. Emma has also been featured in Forbes, HuffPost, Entrepreneur, and The Cut for her unique approach to marketing, community building, and partnerships.     In this episode, we're talking about the importance of designing tech products from a human lens, the power of female communication, and how she's working to bring inclusive, reliable information to people of all different backgrounds.     Resources: • To join the WorkParty click here • To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click here • To connect with Emma Bates click here • To learn more about Diem click here • To download the Diem app click here • To sign up for the Diem newsletter 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: • Printfresh | Head to printfresh.com/WORKPARTY or use code PARTY at checkout for 15% off your first order. Produced by Dear Media This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on t

Live from our 2022 Small Business Summit event, Ty Haney joins Jaclyn Johnson for a keynote conversation about building community in Web3. If you're listening to this episode it's because you believe in doing things. Big things. And Ty Haney is on the same page. Haney founded Outdoor Voices–a vibrant, fun-first athleticwear brand back in 2014.       During Haney's time with Outdoor Voices, the brand became synonymous with IRL events that brought shoppers together to celebrate movement. And today, she's here to talk about how to bring that same IRL magic online with the next wave of community-driven technology.   Haney's new brand TYB, which stands for Try Your Best, makes Web3 community-powered growth tools that allow brands and fans to directly link, come together, build, and win together. And if you don't know what that means, it's okay! By the end of this episode, you'll be a pro.   Resources: • To join the WorkParty click here • To connect with Ty Haney click here • To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click here • To follow along with Outdoor Voices click here • To follow along with Try Your Best click here • To follow along with Joggy 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: • Printfresh | Head to printfresh.com/WORKPARTY or use code PARTY at checkout for 15% off your first order. Produced by Dear Media 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.

Live from our 2022 Small Business Summit event, CEO and Selling Sunset star Emma Hernan joins Bunita Sawhney Executive Vice President of US Financial Institutions at Mastercard for a fireside chat about what it takes to build a portfolio career. While you may know her from the hit Netflix show, you may not realize that Emma Hernan is someone whose business savvy goes far beyond what's depicted on the silver screen. As a self-made multimillionaire, Emma is not only a realtor at one of Los Angeles' top agencies, The Oppenheim Group, but she's also an entrepreneur and CEO of Emma Leigh & Co, as well as an angel investor. In other words, her plate is very full. It's clear that she loves the work she does, and her drive and passion to help other female entrepreneurs grow and succeed is evident from the moment you meet her. We're lucky that she's here today to share tips on how to vary the types of work that you're doing, what investors are looking for, and how to persist with founding a business even when you come up against obstacles. (Plus, she might even spill a little Selling Sunset tea!)   Resources: • To join the WorkParty click here • To connect with Emma Hernan click here • To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click here • To start bingeing Selling Sunset click here • To follow along with The Oppenheim Group click here • To follow along with Emma Leigh & Co. 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

Live from our 2022 Wellness Means Business event, Athleta's Head of AthletaWell, Sona Jones joins Jaclyn Johnson for a fireside chat about how Athleta is leaning into customer insights to create an innovative platform rooted in wellbeing and community. Sponsors: • Athleta |  Join now at athletawell.com, because you know what they say—to work well, you have to be well. So put yourself first today and ignite your limitless potential.   Resources: • To join the WorkParty click HERE • To connect with Sona Jones click HERE • To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE • To follow along with Athleta click HERE • To join now or learn more about AthletaWell 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 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.

In today's episode of WorkParty I’m talking with Candace Nelson, Los Angeles-based food entrepreneur, accomplished pastry chef known for co-founding Sprinkles, and co-owner of her newest venture Pizzana, a Michelin Bib Gourmand Neo-Neapolitan pizzeria with three locations sprinkled throughout LA.  When Candance isn’t working her magic in the kitchen, she's also an amazing author of the New York Times Best Seller “The Sprinkles Baking Book,” an executive producer of and judge on Netflix’s “Sugar Rush,” and host of her own podcast “Live to Eat.” She has a new book that is coming out in November called Sweet Success, which is a book for entrepreneurs inspired by her journey that showcases how to turn your passion into a business. Fueled by her passion for supporting other entrepreneurs, Candance also co-founded CN2 Ventures which invests in early-stage and growth-stage startups in the retail, food, direct-to-consumer, and branded consumer product sectors, harnessing her knack for elevating simple concepts into breakthrough brands. Prior to founding Sprinkles, Candance pursued a career in investment banking but shifted gears to follow her passion and attend pastry school. Her love for approachable, nostalgic food drives her business endeavors, and her admiration of contemporary art influences her branding philosophy. Today, we’re talking about embracing your entrepreneurial spirit, from connecting with your inner passions to turning those hobbies into a lucrative business, all so you can have your cake and eat it too.   Sponsors: • Clare | Visit Clare at www.clare.com/party to get started. And receive 10% off your order. That’s www.clare.com/party for 10% off. • Zocdoc | Go to Zocdoc.com/PARTY and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. That’s Zocdoc.com/PARTY.   Resources: • To join the WorkParty click here • To connect with Candace Nelson click here • To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click here • To follow along with Sprinkles Cupcakes click here • To follow along with Pizzana click here • To pre-order her new book Sweet Success click here • To follow along with Create & Cultivate

Live from our 2022 Wellness Means Business event, fellow Aussie, Miranda Kerr joins Create & Cultivate's CEO Kate Spies for a keynote conversation. Miranda needs no introduction, but we'll give her one anyway. Miranda is a supermodel, certified health coach, Founder & CEO of KORA Organics, and wellness pioneer. Very early on, Miranda learned about the importance of what you put on your skin and how it can impact your overall health after her mother fell ill. From its foundation, KORA has become a hit, selling key facial essentials that help you take care of your complexion without needing a shelfie worth of bottles on your countertop, and the brand just recently took its first foray into body care as well. While there’s much to admire about Miranda, one thing that we hear from her team and those who work closely with her is what an involved and passionate founder she is. Miranda is up-to-date on the latest trends, ingredients, and sustainability measures. She actively works on everything from formulations to marketing, so I’m sure that we’ll have much to learn from her today! Thank you for being here, Miranda. Sponsors: • Clare | Visit Clare at www.clare.com/party to get started. And receive 10% off your order. That’s www.clare.com/party for 10% off. Resources: • To join the WorkParty click HERE • To connect with Miranda Kerr click HERE • To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE • To follow along with KORA Organics 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

Creativity often thrives in moments of discomfort, and sometimes our brightest ideas come to us during the darkest times. Just ask Alyssa Wasko, founder, and designer of Los Angeles-based lifestyle brand, DONNI.    Following the passing of her father Donald, and in search of a creative outlet to cope with grief, Alyssa started DONNI in 2009. As a brand rooted in comfort and known initially for its signature oversized scarves, DONNI has since grown to include an expansive, yet curated collection of ready-to-wear clothing, accessories, and jewelry.   Early in her career, however, Alyssa spent six years as a Visual/Image Consultant at Chanel, refining her ability to spot and develop trends in the market, and ultimately enabling her to create demand for her highly sought-after designs. Now, at the helm of DONNI, she continues to cultivate a loyal community that frequently sells out collection drops within hours of a release (AMAZING), and further cement the brand as a notable name in fashion.   She is passionate about giving back and supporting her LA community, and since the brand’s inception, has donated proceeds from each product drop to various organizations, raising thousands of dollars for charitable initiatives. She also sits on the board of directors for the HIT Living Foundation and was honored to be named Forbes 30 under 30 in the Art & Style category in 2019.   Despite going through a difficult loss in her early years, she found a silver lining and successfully built a thriving business. I’m thrilled to chat with Alyssa all about how she overcame real-life struggles, turned a simple but beautiful concept into a lounge and leisure sensation, and built a dedicated team in the process.     Sponsors: • Clare | Visit Clare at www.clare.com/party to get started. And receive 10% off your order. That’s www.clare.com/party for 10% off.   Resources: • To join the WorkParty click here • To connect with Alyssa Wasko click here • To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click here • To follow along with DONNI 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 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.

After years of living with an autoimmune condition that didn’t allow her to take most antibiotics and over-the-counter medicines, Carly found herself frustrated by the chronic colds and symptoms she seemed to be unable to treat. But in 2012 everything changed. While she was studying abroad in Italy, she discovered propolis, an all natural ingredient made by bees with hundreds of immune-boosting elements. She quickly recognized the power of this natural ingredient and set out to develop her own formula with the help and guidance of leading bee research institutions.   In 2017 Carly traded in her corporate career at Goldman Sachs to dedicate her life to full-time beekeeping and founded Beekeeper’s Naturals in an effort to bring propolis to the masses in sustainable and accessible ways. She has since been committed to working exclusively with sustainable, small-scale apiaries, and prioritizing pesticide-free health and wellness products   Above all else, Carly works tirelessly to raise awareness and create a better environment for our World’s most important pollinators–the bees. She has been featured in Allure and Vogue magazines along with numerous podcast appearances to share the importance of bees in our daily lives. Recognized as a game-changing entrepreneur in the 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 list, she continues to strive to innovate everyday health issues and transform proactive wellness.   On this episode of WorkParty, I talk with Carly about the power of holistic medicine, what inspired her to disrupt the CPG space, why she believes in radical transparency and leading with vulnerability, and how she is revolutionizing the wellness industry one natural remedy at a time   Sponsors: • Zocdoc | Go to Zocdoc.com/PARTY and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. That’s Zocdoc.com/PARTY.   Resources: • To join the WorkParty click HERE • To connect with Carly Stein Kremer click HERE • To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE • To follow along with Beekeeper's Naturals 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. Produced by Dear Media

Today’s guest is multi-hyphenate Cass Dimicco–a successful entrepreneur, content creator, and creative director. Lauded by the media as “a true tastemaker, one of the fashion world’s ultimate ‘it girls and style icons,” Cass is not only a taste-maker and trend-setter for her highly engaged audience, but she’s also the founder, designer, and creative director for her own successful jewelry line, Aureum Collective.   Before founding Aureum, Cass had leveraged her eye for style and ability to forecast fashion trends into full-time digital content creation in 2017, leaving her previous role as a corporate buyer and product designer in fashion. She went on to forge partnerships with Chanel, Dior, Valentino, Prada, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tom Ford, Stuart Weitzman, and has attended events with Fendi, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, and more.   Aureum Collective was later founded in September 2019 when Cass and her husband recognized a gap in the market for a jewelry brand that fulfilled a luxury aesthetic without the luxury price point. The brand now specializes in elevated accessories with the intention that they can be worn by any person, at any age, and any body type at any time. Beloved by top celebrity clientele, Aureum has proven to be a rapid success in such a short period of time and has shown no signs of stopping.   In this episode of WorkParty, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Cass to learn more about her journey from influencer to entrepreneur, her best advice for launching and scaling a social-first brand, her approach to community building, and how she maintains balance while working towards her goals.   Sponsors: Clare | Visit Clare at www.clare.com/party to get started. And receive $5 off your first gallon of paint. That’s www.clare.com/partyfor $5 off.  Visit HelloFresh.com/party65 and use code party65 for 65% off, plus free shipping Resources: To join the WorkParty click here  To connect with Cass Dimicco click here To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click here To follow along with Create & Cultivate click here To follow along with Aureum Collective 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. Produced by Dear Media  

We're live from Create & Cultivate's LA Conference with Kin Euphorics co-founders, Bella Hadid and Jen Batchelor. Drinking has been an essential part of socializing for thousands of years and these ladies are flipping the script, changing the conversation and thinking differently about how we can fill up our cups. Kin Euphorics is a company brewing mocktails with plant extracts, and Bella and Jen are reimagining the age-old ritual of pouring yourself—and your friends—a drink. They also share their backgrounds that led them to take on the sober-curious movement, and their best advice on picking the right business partner. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at www.createcultivate.com.   Visit Nutrafol.com and enter the code PARTY to save $15 off your first month's subscription. Plus FREE shipping on EVERY order. Resources:   To join the WorkParty click HERE To connect with Bella Hadid click HERE To connect with Jen Batchelor click HERE To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE To follow along with Kin Euphorics 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. Produced by Dear Media