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In a world filled with so many ideas, it can seem overwhelming to try and start something new. But our guest today tells us how we can take an idea and turn it into a reality, because he’s done it many times before. Marc Randolph is best known as the co-founder and the first CEO of Netflix. Since Marc left Netflix in 2003, he's spent a majority of his time doing what he loves most: serving as a mentor to CEOs of young and growing companies. He’s also the author of the book, This Will Never Work and the host of the podcast of the same name. Join us today as we uncover the secret to finding success in business while also finding emotional fulfillment in the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While it's fun to test out new products and optimize our skincare routines, it can be overwhelming — not to mention expensive — trying to figure out the perfect formula for ourselves. That’s we have Lauryn Evarts Bosstick here to help guide us through the world of beauty and wellness. After all, she’s been doing it for 10 years now through her blog, The Skinny Confidential. Today, Brit sits down with Lauryn to talk about how to tackle inflammation using ice, what Lauryn’s simple skincare routine looks like, her feelings on Botox and much more. Tune in today to get some much-needed advice on how to help your skin feel its best and stay that way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tapping into your creative side can feel daunting at times. How can we break through the mental barriers holding us back and just start creating? Luckily, we have a creativity expert with us on the show today, Austin Kleon. Austin is a New York Times bestselling author of a trilogy of illustrated books about creativity in the digital age: Steal Like An Artist, Show Your Work!, and Keep Going. Press play to hear Brit and Austin dive into all things creativity: from how to think of creativity as a muscle to overcoming the vulnerability of sharing your art with the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever tried to create healthier habits for yourself and struggled to stick with them? What about trying to break a bad habit? It turns out that in order to change our behaviors, we need a strong sense of motivation in addition to self-control. But how can we get more of that? This week, Brit sits down with Charles Duhigg, a successful journalist and author of the books, The Power of Habit and Smarter, Better, Faster: The Transformative Power of Real Productivity. Time to find out what’s holding us back from cultivating real change in our lives, plus how we can be more productive both in work and play.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You might think you know what it takes to lead a happier life: more money, a better job, and more Netflix. But according to the happiness expert, Dr. Laurie Santos, those things may not make you as happy as you think. Dr. Santos is a cognitive scientist and professor of psychology at Yale University and head of Yale’s Silliman College. She is also the host of the popular podcast, “The Happiness Lab”. Today she’s talking with Brit about how money correlates to happiness, what role free time plays in our overall mood, and ways to connect with people in a virtual world. A happier life is just a listen away! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all have an inner voice, but how do we ensure it's an optimistic one versus full of constant nagging and critique? Today, Dr. Ethan Kross — an award-winning professor at the University of Michigan, founder of the Emotion and Self Control Laboratory, and author of the national best selling book, Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It — sits down with Brit to share where all of that internal chatter comes from and what tools we have to make it more positive. They also talk about various tactics (like mental time travel) you can use to help someone else who is struggling with their anxiety and chatter. We all have chatter, so let's learn how we can have greater control over it.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ice cream maker and entrepreneur Jeni Britton Bauer has developed thousands of craveable flavor combinations over the last two decades building her eponymous brand, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams. Listen in as Jeni shares how she went from humble beginnings living off of $638 a month (scooping ice cream at a local Ohio farmer's market) to building a $100 million dessert brand recognized across the US. Jeni also weighs in on the cup versus cone debate, the number one ice cream flavor combo that all humans tend to love, and how to learn more about yourself based on your favorite ice cream flavor. Tune into this special episode that was recorded live in front of hundreds of female entrepreneurs as part of Selfmade, Brit + Co's 10-week startup school for anyone who wants to start or grow a business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in as the co-founders of SoulCycle take us back to the beginning and share the origin story behind their revolutionary fitness brand that changed spin class forever. Julie Rice and Elizabeth Cutler share how they reached their first customers (in an era before Instagram — mind you), how they created top-notch company culture that carried over into each workout, and the entrepreneurial lessons they learned as the business scaled to new markets. They also give us a sneak peek into their new venture Peoplehood, which is all about how to show up in relationships and hold space for others. Tune in for unfiltered business advice and tips on how to follow your intuition in work and life. For more information, check out brit.co/listen.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're celebrating ONE MILLION downloads with a special episode in which Brit looks back on some of her favorite learnings that made this last year so epic and inspiring. Tune in to hear featured highlights from phenomenal women like Elaine Welteroth, Diane von Furstenberg, Bethenny Frankel, Amanda Kloots, and Melissa Bernstein. We'll be back next week with fresh interviews and exciting new guests, so stay tuned.For more, follow us @britandco on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we talk about aging, many people focus on the external signs of getting older like spotting gray hair or wrinkles. But what we often overlook is how that's all a result of the aging going on inside our bodies. On today's show, scientist Andrew Steele teaches us about recent advancements in biology that can help us slow down the aging process and potentially extend our generation's life expectancy. Tune in as the bestselling author of 'Ageless: The New Science of Getting Older Without Getting Old' shares his must-try tips for living a healthier, longer life.Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices