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In this episode of The Head Start: Embracing the Journey, Nora dives into the ever-blurring lines between work and life. Nora has made a career of sharing moments from her life to connect with others. That makes it nearly impossible to have any sort of separation between her work and life. She speaks with guest Winnielyn Bautista about how she tries to find and set boundaries between her career and personal goals amid the constant threat of a migraine attack. Winnielyn shares her thoughts on how to navigate difficult conversations with bosses and co-workers, especially when you might not feel comfortable sharing personal details - a situation those living with Chronic Migraine know all too well.

Jessica Bennett has spent her award-winning journalism career focusing a gender lens on social issues and culture — from the persistence of workplace inequality, to cultural trends like Playboy magazine to rebrand and the evolution of Miss America, to the ripple effects of #MeToo. She was the first-ever gender editor of The New York Times and is the author of two bestselling books, Feminist Fight Club: A Survival Manual for a Sexist Workplace (HarperCollins) and This Is 18: Girls’ Lives Through Girls’ Eyes (Abrams). She is an adjunct professor of journalism at NYU. Fun fact: She once wrote a viral piece about her Resting Bitch Face. In 2021 Jessica wrote a piece that I have been thinking about since then. It was title, Speaking of Britney … What About All Those Other Women? Monica Lewinsky. Janet Jackson. Lindsay Lohan. Whitney Houston. We are living in an era of reappraisals. It questioned if we were rethinking how we treated the the “wild" girls of the 90’s and 2000’s—Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, Pamela Anderson, Monica Lewinsky. We break it down and discuss how we are treating women in the media today and what that means for how we see ourselves and each other.  Follow Jessica on Instagram here Listen to Jessica’s new podcast:  inretropod.com

Why is talking about money more taboo than talking about our sex lives? Vivian Tu wants to break that cycle! As a former Wall Street Trader, Vivian believes everyone should talk more about personal finance. She’s everyone’s Rich BFF creator, breaking down personal finance and investing in simple, fun, and digestible content. If money and personal finance overwhelm you and don’t know where to start, Vivian’s got your back - she breaks down steps to get you started on the road to financial literacy and success. Today she shares: The biggest factor shaping our POV on money What she learned NOT to do from Chad + Brad on Wall Street  Is dating with money in mind an good or bad thing to do? The people who are surprisingly bad with their money How everyone (including you!) can get rich and the resources to get started How to set yourself up for long-term success (even in a recession!) Why you need to ask for a raise every year The mistakes Vivian sees millennials make with money The shocking cost of being a woman Finances in relationships and talking about money with a (potential) partner Her perspective on splitting rent with a partner Her thoughts on women buying luxury items The one item in your bedroom you should not skimp on Follow Vivian on Instagram @your.richbff and click here to preorder her book, “Rich AF: The Winning Money Mindset That Will Change Your Life

Comedian + actress Amanda Seales (Insecure) is coming out with a new comedy special–one she wrote, produced, starred in and financed!! Do you know hard that is?! She joins Danielle today for an unfiltered conversation about her long career in Hollywood (the great + the challenging), Hollywood hierarchy, why people forget the entertainment business is a business, and her new unapologetically political comedy doc “In Amanda We Trust.” Today she shares: What staying the course + resilience in your career really looks + feels like.  Her unfiltered thoughts on the Screen Actor’s Guild and Writers Guild Association strikes impacting Hollywood Why co-hosting The Real was her last effort to be a part of “the system” She reveals the co-star she dated on the set of Insecure  Her opinion on friendships with the cast of Insecure + coworkers in general The story of financing her new standup special “In Amanda We Trust: An Unapologetically Political Comedy Doc” and why it was a game changing  Being brutally honest with herself about what she can handle, and what she can’t  Why the U.S is at a critical time in our political history  She reflects on her miscarriage shortly after her departure from The Real and how it reframed her thinking about what to do next  Her unfiltered thoughts about her social media following and what people project onto her Follow Amanda on Instagram @amandaseales and check out her comedy special “In Amanda We Trust” on August 18 exclusively at InAmandaWeTrust.com

Entrepreneur Nancy Twine was a VP at Goldman Sachs when she tragically lost her mom. That incredible loss prompted her to start thinking about how she wanted to spend her time. She had childhood memories making beauty products in the kitchen with her chemist mother and decided she was going start a clean haircare line.Today she is the founder and CEO of Briogeo. Today she shares: How to find passion in your job Why having your career as part of your identity can be a good thing The importance of evaluating how we spend our time How a tragedy led to her founding a multimillion dollar company How grief inspired fearlessness Launching a company during economically uncertain times Why educating your consumer is the key to success Becoming the youngest Black woman to launch in Sephora and supporting the next wave of Black beauty business owners The brutal business of retail and understanding the levers that drive those merchants  How to handle the “no’s” in business What to consider when selling your company or bringing on investors Why leaders need to let go and empower their employees Why you should define your north star and set an intention for success The technique she uses to maximize her day and protect her time And the surprising factor that can affect your hair health! Follow Nancy on Instagram @NancyTwine and check out her site here!

Hitha Palepu is a proclaimed multi-hyphenate; she’s a mother, entrepreneur, content creator, investor, author, and speaker. As the CEO of Rhoshan Pharmaceuticals and partner in Adama Ventures, she is focused on empowering women to advocate for themselves when it comes to their health. Today she shares: Why women are not the priority in drug and therapy developments Why there is a hierarchy of where research dollars are spent How healthcare is more expensive for women Why women are more likely to die from a heart attack Why there is a disparity in healthcare between men and women How women can advocate for themselves How to identify medical gaslighting The unconventional way she developed her love for science and medicine How being a woman of color shapes her view on medicine and impacts clinical studies How to find a doctor or practice that works for you What gives her hope for the future How social media can actually benefit women Follow Hitha on Instagram @HithaPalepu and grab her book here! https://tinyurl.com/3s7p3pcc

Writer, Editor, Podcast Host, and most importantly, Sarah Michelle Gellar Historian, Evan Ross Katz has an unfiltered conversation about pop culture, internet culture, and of course celebrities! Today he dishes all about: What drew him to Hollywood The jobs not listed on his resume Standom and who he thinks has the most emphatic fandom How to write a great cold email Why he believes in protecting celebrities Why celebrity news culture is shifting His thoughts on internet culture What’s going down in his DMs He gives his candid thoughts on the etiquette of gossip, AI and its impact on culture, the performance of celebrity and Nepo babies He also reveals the surprising celebrity that loves to gossip, the celeb who blocked and unblocked him(!) and the person who influenced both of our careers Follow Evan on Instagram @evanrosskatz and check out his podcast Shut Up Evan!

Sinead Bovell is a consultant turned model turned futurist who loves to talk tech. She founded Waye a community preparing everyone for the future of work and life with advanced technologies. Through meaningful conversations, Sinead is making waves and shifting the perspective on who should be talking tech and who should be listening. Today we all need to listen to this impactful conversation about our future with AI.  Sinead shares valuable insights covering many topics, including: How AI has been a part of our lives for decades AI and the future How AI is actually good for humanity Why AI is not all doom and gloom What concerns you should have when it comes to AI Why the people building AI systems need to have diverse backgrounds How many historical biases affect AI  The faults with AI Which jobs will be most impacted by AI The forthcoming creative boom How AI will free up your time How the nature of work is changing  Her shocking prediction for the future sentiment of social media Her thoughts on the future regulation of AI And so much more! Follow Sinead on Instagram @SineadBovell

Actress + author Constance Wu (“Crazy Rich Asians” and “Hustlers”) joins the podcast to have a raw and unfiltered conversation about the scenes that make up her life and the stories told in her memoir, “Making a Scene.” Today she shares: The unique way she hustled before landing her first life changing role in Crazy Rich Asians and ultimately, Hustlers. Sexual harassment on “Fresh Off the Boat” Her experience with rape  Why she’s not afraid to use her voice + what she hopes others will gain from her honesty What she felt when she met Brad Pitt How she felt she had to prove herself Why she was paranoid the first few years of “Fresh Off the Boat” The controversial tweets – and how her life changed for the worse and then for the better afterward Judging women and why it’s not our fault Who she was most nervous to send her book to Why she has empathy for her abusers Why you won’t ever see her in a Rolls Royce or NYFW show Her relationship with fame now Her relationship with faith Why she wants her daughter to read her memoir And a piece of breaking news! Becoming a mom of 2 Follow Constance on Instagram @ConstanceWu and grab her book here!

Through the story of VIVA, an erotic magazine for women created by Bob Guccione (founder of the men’s magazine Penthouse), we are getting a history lesson today on FEMINISM! First wave, second wave, third wave, fourth wave? What does it all mean and where are we now? A little background: While VIVA was created by one of the most prominent figures in adult entertainment, it was staffed by female writers and editors and featured groundbreaking full-frontal male nudes, writing by feminist icons like Betty Friedan and profiles of literary legends like Maya Angelou. Its cover stars include Bianca Jagger and Shelley Duvall. Anna Wintour was even VIVA’s fashion editor at one point. But what is originally conceived as a high-end, progressive, sexual utopia for women… doesn't quite turn out that way. Jennifer Romolini is an award-winning writer, editor, and author of "Weird in a World That's Not: A Career Guide for Misfits" and the upcoming memoir, “Ambition Monster” (Atria Books, 2024). A longtime media executive, Romolini is the host of Crooked Media’s latest series “STIFFED”, which tells the true story of VIVA, one the first erotic magazines for women, and co-host of the “Everything is Fine” podcast with former Lucky Magazine editor-in-chief, Kim France. She started her career as a magazine fact checker working at Talk, Lucky, Glamour, Cosmo, and Allure. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, ELLE, Vogue, Fast Company, and many magazines that no longer exist. Follow Jennifer Listen to STIFFED (iHeartPodcasts + Crooked Media production) THANK YOU to our fantastic sponsor Green Chef: Use code prettysmart50 to get 50% off plus free shipping!! https://www.greenchef.com/