With a degree in psychology and a masters in counseling, Jo Davenport was working at a private practice for mental health before she quit her job and dived head first into creating the body-inclusive swimwear company LaPorte. She generously shares her knowledge, the challenges of starting a company and the lessons she learned. Today Jo opens up about:  How her terrible experience trying on a bathing suit led to launching a company What to consider when starting a business Why it was important to create an inclusive brand for every body How she would have spent money differently The TWO people EVERY entrepreneur should have in her corner  Why she’s obsessed with feedback What challenges her company faced during COVID and how she pivoted Why she felt validated when named Forbes Next 1000 honoree Positivity and how to become more optimistic

As we watch a war in Ukraine unfold before our eyes, there is one woman who believes that while humans are responsible for all war we are also the only ones with the power to stop it. Dr. Samantha Nutt is the founder of Warchild USA, an organization that aims to help children in war torn communities taking a long term approach to breaking the cycle of poverty and violence. Dr. Nutt has worked in dozens of conflict zones and is a leading voice on current affairs, international aid and foreign policy. Dr. Nutt has worked with children and their families at the frontline of many of the world’s major crises – from Iraq to Afghanistan, Somalia to the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Sierra Leone to Darfur, Sudan. Today she is here to share her experiences and help educate us on what we must know about when it comes to war and ways we can help stop the cycle of war around the world.  She shares: Working in war zones and how it opened her up to the large scale problems of war.  Why we are all implicated in the suffering and abuse that civilians living in war experience every day (and what we can do to change that). How we are unknowingly complying with war - and even profiting from it.  How living through war affects the generations that come after. Why it’s not enough to want to do the right thing (and things you CAN do to help war zones) The biggest lessons living through wars has taught her about life. The problem with only focusing on short-term needs when wars break out.  Why we can’t forget about other areas of conflict in the world even if the media is only focusing on Ukraine.  Ways to help even if you don’t have money to give.  For more information on Dr. Nutt or ways to get involved with War Child please visit www.warchildusa.org or www.samanthanutt.com 

Talking to 3 influencers who found major internet fame during the pandemic. While different in what they share online, Corporate Natalie, Dom Roberts and Pinky Patel have one thing in common: Today they are each sharing how they went viral, what they learned from putting themselves out there, and how they look at their brands now.  How they went viral and what made them decide to start sharing on social in the first place Why it’s not too late to join in on social and still grow a large audience Why they decided to keep their day jobs despite now making money from their socials.  The effects being on social can take on your mental health and why boundaries are important How they hope to inspire and what the term influence really means

Fran Hauser is a startup angel investor who has invested in over 25 female-founded companies. She started her career out in finance then switched to media, spending 15 years working at Time Inc, before becoming a full-time investor. She’s a prime example of switching careers when a job no longer excites you. Now she’s also a best-selling author and today she’s sharing all her incredible wisdom, including:   What behaviors could be holding you back at your job  Why it’s important to be vulnerable at work  The most powerful nonverbal communication tactic  What speech weakeners are... and why you should stop using them!  Why women have a hard time saying “no”  How to find clarity about the parts of your job that you love  How to design your career action plan  Why it’s important to know your value  Why you need to reflect, reset and practice mindfulness  What ONE thing every entrepreneur should include in their pitch  Fran's *surprising* financial advice  Order Fran’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Work-Love-Your-Career/dp/1951412494/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=embrace%20the%20work%20love%20your%20career%20book&qid=1628253275&sr=8-5 Follow Fran on Social media: https://www.instagram.com/fran_hauser/

Co-founders Melissa Mash, Jessy Dover and Deepa Gandhi of the handbag line Dagne Dover have built a brand with a cult-like following and they’re here today to share some of their insights, lessons and tips in entrepreneurship and working as a team. They share: How the three of them came together to start this line even though they didn’t all know each other. Where the idea for Dagne Dover came from and their mission to create a much better bag. What they think is key to building a great team in business. Why they chose not to go the venture capital route. Their gripes with corporate America. The top myths about being an entrepreneur. Why it's important to them to treat their customers like friends. The rule of three and how it can help you focus.

Stacy London is one of America’s foremost style experts known for the TLC Show ‘What Not To Wear.’ She’s also a 2x best selling author. She spent the last five years creating and pitching TV shows about women in their 40s - only to be told that her ideas weren’t sexy. She was told nobody would watch them. Her lightbulb moment came as she started feeling the impact of perimenopause. She realized she wasn’t prepared for it… because NOBODY talks about it. Now - Stacy is a CEO of a company called State of Menopause and is ready to talk aging, transitions, menopause and more.  She shares: She’s “not here to normalize the conversation” around aging and menopause - she’s here to “optimize it.” Getting fired at 30 and why she thinks everyone should get fired at one point in their career.  Why What Not To Wear resonated with people and how it became so much more than the physical makeover. How she healed her own insecurities by helping others work through theirs + why she never dyed her signature gray streak. Why it’s so important to see people be transparent with their struggles. Why women age 40-65 are invisible in the media and why that needs to change.  Why she chose to stop dating men. The shame and stigma surrounding menopause. Why it’s so important for her to change that stigma for the next generation.

Today we are speaking with of the most successful porn actresses of all time. With over a decade of experience in an industry that generates $12 billion dollars annually, Candice Horbacz. (whose film name is Eva Lovia) is here to answer any question you have ever had about porn or the adult film industry. We also have an in depth conversation about sex + relationships that I found mind and heart expanding.   How she first started in the porn industry and what her first day on set was like. The biggest lessons she’s learned from working in adult entertainment.. How her family and friends reacted when they first discovered she was doing porn (and how she’s learned to let go of the stigma). The positive influence adult film has had on her life and her confidence. Navigating a relationship with her boyfriend (now husband) who did not work in the industry. How being a porn star has affected her sex life IRL. Sex on set (and if those orgasms are actually real!) Her thoughts on if porn is too male centered.  Why you shouldn’t feel pressured to perform at the expense of your own pleasure.  How she’s learned to let go of fear and what others think of her.

Reshma Saujani is a leading activist and the founder of Girls Who Code + the Marshall Plan for Moms. She has spent more than a decade building movements to fight for women and girls’ economic empowerment, working to close the gender gap in the tech sector, and most recently advocating for policies to support moms impacted by the pandemic. Reshma is also the author of the international bestseller Brave, Not Perfect, and her influential TED talk, “Teach girls, bravery not perfection” has more than five million views globally. She’s here today to talk about her newest book, Pay Up - The Future of Women and Work (Out March 15th) and she’s sharing: The “big lie” of corporate feminism. How each generation of women has been sold a different “brand” and how that has harmed us.  Why there’s no such thing as “Work/Life Balance” and why we need to throw out the term. The burnout and inequity harming America’s working women today and what we need to do about it. Why paid family leave is a must for all parents regardless of job type or gender.  Why men also need to stand-up to corporate America and take family leave. Why paid family leave is also a racial justice issue. What her biggest failure taught her. Buy Reshma’s New Book Pay Up: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Pay-Up/Reshma-Saujani/9781982191573 Follow Reshma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reshmasaujani/

Drag is an art form that has existed since ancient times and has recently rocketed to mainstream popularity. Drag is a gender-bending art form in which a person dresses in clothing and makeup meant to exaggerate a specific gender identity, usually of the opposite sex. In many ways, it’s is about confidence and self expression; it’s about unleashing the magic that makes you, you. What can EVERYONE learn from mapping into that? Bob the Drag Queen is here today opening all about life both in drag and out of it. Bob won the title of “America’s Next Drag Superstar” on season 8 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” has had multiple acting roles for HBO, Netflix, Sony Tristar, MTV, and VH1 and now hosts HBO’s first unscripted show, “We’re Here.” How we all can channel the authenticity and magic of drag in our own lives Bob’s tips for being more confident and finding out how the rest of the world really sees you. How Drag celebrates all the things the world tells us is “bad” The difference between the real life and online drag communities Why it’s always better to succeed out of inspiration vs. out of spite. How stopping the habit of being a people pleaser changed Bob’s life. What Bob learned from RuPaul  Bob’s #1 make-up tip and go-to lip colors Connect with Bob The Drag Queen: https://www.instagram.com/bobthedragqueen/

Dr. Aliza Pressman is a Developmental Psychologist, child behaviorist, parent educator and mom of two herself. She also hosts the Raising Good Humans Podcast and has a large celebrity following who look to her for parenting guidance - Jennifer Garner, Julianna Margulies, Drew Barrymore, Jesse Williams, Cleo Wade to name a few, .Today she’s here to share tips that will make you a better parent and a better communicator in all of your relationships. We discuss:  How to cultivate resilience and confidence (in children and in yourself)  What the difference in between REAL confidence and pseudo confidence.  Why your actions will be more important than any words of wisdom or lessons you try to teach to your child. The two questions you need to ask yourself when you’re having a tough moment with your child (or in any relationship). Why you don’t want to be a perfect parent.  What to say to a toddler when meeting them for the first time.  How to set healthy boundaries with social media.  Why the term “mom brain” is being used wrong!  Mom shaming and why it all stems from the patriarchy.