Founder of the successful company Arrae + shot of the podcast Dream Bigger, Siffat Haider joins PRETTYSMART today. After having a horrible history with her own health for years, Siffat noticed a gap in the wellness industry and sought to create a supplement for women that was effective and beautifully packaged. That was the impetus for Arrae - natural supplements that offer women relief from bloat and anxiety. Using her wedding money to start the business, Siffat utilized instagram and influencers to get her product in front of consumers and was profitable in just three short months. And today she’s here to tell us her journey from writer/blogger to wellness entrepreneur. Siffat opens up about: How to use Instagram + influencer marketing to get noticed Noticing a gap in the wellness industry Wanting to create a supplement that makes women feel their best Building trust with the consumer Great advice for entrepreneurs Using her own money to launch the company Being methodical about money On spending money on branding Her best negotiating tip The smartest decision she ever made     Produced by Dear Media.

Alexi Pappas is an Olympic runner and an award-winning actor and writer. Her memoir-in-essays, "Bravey," was one of my favorite books of the year. She opens up about chasing her wildest dreams, competing at + becoming a national record holder in the 2016 Rio Olympics. But it was what happened AFTER the Olympics that really shaped her. She had severe clinical depression hit, so badly she almost took her own life. With the help of a doctor who helped her see her mental pain the same way as her physical pain-- she has a whole new understanding of mental health and is sharing with us today:  How it was who she least expected who helped convince her to go for her Olympic dream.  Why you should embrace satellite mentors. The unsuspecting mental health battle she faced after her Olympic High How we need to reframe chasing our dreams and “enjoying the journey.”  How we all need to learn to expect and prepare for “a dip” after reaching our goals. What she’s learned about herself through running and through going for all of her big dreams. Good Pain Vs. Bad Pain and how to know the difference. What she wants her legacy to be. Losing her mother to suicide at a very young age + how her relationship with her mother fluctuates even though she’s passed away.  Produced by Dear Media.

What does it mean to be Man Enough? Today we are digging in with Justin Baldoni. You probably know Justin from his role as Rafael Solano on the massively popular series ‘Jane the Virgin’, or as a director of the acclaimed film Five Feet Apart. He is on a mission to ‘undefine masculinity’— strip away unhealthy expectations and create more space for men (and everyone else) to fully be themselves.    In his book Man Enough’, which has evolved into a  podcast community, he shares stories of how society rarely provides space for men to be whole. Today Justin shares his own hurt and the learnings that have come from those experiences. We talk about:    How he realized he was “crowdsourcing” his personality. The key differences in male friendships vs. female ones and what needs to change in order for men to have stronger friendships with other men. The number one question we need to start asking men and boys. Why men need to learn to allow themselves to feel. Why bad feelings can be good. The Patriarchal Pyramid  The insecurities men face when it comes to their bodies. Why women need to be mindful of their own misogyny. How he knew his wife Emily was ‘the one’.   Produced by Dear Media.

Marianna Hewitt is one of the OG influencers with over 1 million followers, was named WWD Beauty Inc's Influencer of the Year, and cofounder of the successful clean skincare brand Summer Fridays. Today she’s here to give both some insight and inspiration. We talk about:  How she got her start in LA and what it finally took for her to go after her dreams. How she pivoted when she realized her dream of being a TV host wasn’t actually what she wanted. What people don’t understand about the work that goes into being an influencer. The start and launch of her brand Summer Fridays and what she learned from it. How it’s okay to launch a brand even if there are already similar products in the marketplace. The “Why NOT me” mindset she’s always had and how that has helped her succeed.  What being an influencer has taught her. How to use social media to build a successful brand  The importance of aesthetics and an Instagram-able brand The motto she lives by (Love this one!)  Produced by Dear Media.

Lindsay Peoples Wagner was in her late twenties when she became the Editor in Chief of Teen Vogue, making her the youngest Editor-in-Chief in Conde Nast’s History. Now she’s the Editor-in-Chief of New York Magazine’s Fashion Vertical, The Cut and co-founder of the Black in Fashion Council. Today she shares:  What it’s like starting out in the fashion industry when you don’t come from money and how she made it happen. Why it’s her mission to open the door to the fashion industry + tell better and more diverse stories The gut decision that changed her career We discuss her viral article “What It’s Really Like To Be Black + Work In Fashion” + the effects of having to dim your light. The 24 hour rule  What she wore for her interview with Anna Wintour before landing the job as EIC of Teen Vogue. What style advice she would give her younger self. The mentor you really need vs. the mentor you think you need. Produced by Dear Media.

Elise Loehnen is  the host of the podcast “Pulling a Thread” and helped turn “Goop” - Gwyneth Paltrow’s wellness newsletter into a multi-million dollar company. Previously, she was at Condé Nast Traveler and the Deputy Editor of Lucky Magazine. She’s ghost written 12 books (5 NYT bestsellers) including ones for Ellen Degeneres and Lauren Conrad . Elise is an intellectual giant- obsessed with words, culture, systems, how we fit into them + can transcend them. Today she shares a bit of her inspiring journey and what she’s learned along the way. We discuss: How to know when to leave a job.  What you MUST ask yourself before accepting a new job. Why you need to be “in play” in order for the universe to work in your favor.  How Goop changed the game for the wellness industry and the major impact it’s had on women. Her toughest moment working at Goop, and what it taught her about herself.  The struggle to have it all as a working mom (and the cultural shift that needs to happen) What ghostwriting 12 books (for celebrities like Ellen DeGeneres, Lea Michele and Lauren Conrad) finally inspired her to write a book of her own. Produced by Dear Media.

As an FBI hostage negotiator, Chris Voss persuaded terrorists, bank robbers, and kidnappers to see things his way. Today he’s talking us through his strategies to help us in everyday negotiations, whether you’re seeking to improve your salary, the service you receive, or your relationships. Get stronger communication skills, game-changing insights into human nature, and more of what you want out of life. This episode is co-hosted by founder of Beyond the Interview, Nicole Behnam. How to negotiate for a raise 4 negotiation tactics you can use at work + in your relationships  Why the most aggressive person in the room ISN’T always the most successful. How to harness your voice in negotiation Why empathy is key when it comes to negotiation The surprising importance of getting someone to say ’no’ before they say ‘yes’. Produced by Dear Media.

Shan Boodram is a certified sex educator dating coach and relationship expert with over 70 million views on YouTube and 500,000 followers on Instagram. She’s passionate about helping others in their relationships and sex lives but she is also honest, fun and sincere in her approach. Today she’s answering some of the sex questions women are too embarssed to ask! We talk about: What it might really mean if your sex life is boring. How to embrace your partner's unconventional fetishes even if they make you uncomfortable at first. Why women need to stop waiting to ask men out (and what you can do about it!) How to handle unpleasant smells down there. How getting in the mood is so different for everybody. How to synchronize your orgasms with your partner, the Orgasm gap and so many more orgasm questions. Produced by Dear Media.

She’s a business and beauty icon: Bobbi Brown is a makeup artist, author, entrepreneur and founder of Jones Road + the billion dollar global brand Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. She started her first line of makeup in 1991 at a time when bright and heavy-handed makeup was in. And while the makeup artists around her thought her natural colors would never sell, Bobbi completely disrupted the makeup industry. Four years later she sold her company for about $100 million dollars to Estee Lauder. About to celebrate it’s one year anniversary, Bobbi’s new clean makeup line Jones Road has blown up online and across stories. Today she shares her journey and some of the lessons she’s learned along the way, including: How she first got into makeup by creating her own major in college. How an unconventional approach helped get her in the makeup door in NYC. How she created her brand Bobbi Brown Cosmetics with10 lipsticks and sold them out of her house. How she got into Bergdorf Goodman’s, got a book deal and became a regular on the today show all because of how she likes to talk to strangers. What she believes is the true key to confidence Why she was inspired to become a certified holistic health coach How she decided to sell her company 4 years after she started it and the only regret she has from that decision. The most valuable business opportunity that didn’t pay her a dime Her beauty philosophy  Produced by Dear Media.

Maria Shriver is a journalist and former First Lady of California, and now the founder of Mosh a mission-driven brain health brand. After watching her father suffer from Alzheimer’s disease she dedicated herself to Alzheimer’s advocacy, founding the organization Women's Alzheimer’s Movement, funding research, and bringing awareness to brain health. Today she shares: Why Alzheimer’s disease is bankrupting our country (and why young people should care).  Alzheimer’s disproportionately effects women (2/3) New findings in Alzheimer’s and brain research. Why we need to care about our brain health even in our twenties and thirties. Why she and her son Patrick Schwarzenegger decided to team up to create MOSH - a protein bar made for your brain. How she and Oprah Winfrey became fast friends when they both started working at the same TV station in their twenties.  Why she doesn’t fear failure and why you shouldn’t either. Why Walter Cronkite told her “all the best people get fired”. What to look for in a life partner. Why it’s so important to write your own story. Produced by Dear Media.