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Our guest this week on Founder Files is Jan Livingston, an award-winning creative director turned eco-entrepreneur, and Cofounder & CCO Gray Whale Gin, the fastest growing craft gin in the country. With a career background in strategic brand marketing and a creative spirit, Jan embarked on a mission to redefine the world of gin and create a brand that reflects her love for the ocean and commitment to sustainability. Jan has made inspiring moves and career pivots at a point in her life to put a fresh focus on her young family. She is an absolute force and she’s sharing everything she’s learned along the way on this episode. Listen in…RESOURCES: Follow Jan Livingston on IG here and Gray Whale Gin 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.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

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.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.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

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. This episode is Produced by Dear Media with research and creative production by Ali Alquiza.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

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.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.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

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. 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.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

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.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/partyQuility 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.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

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.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.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

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. This episode is Produced by Dear Media, with research and creative production by Ali Alquiza.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

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 hereThis 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 MediaJoin 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

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 InstagramProduced by Dear MediaJoin 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