

Second Life
Second Life
Hosted by Who What Wear co-founder Hillary Kerr, Second Life spotlights successful women who have made major career changes. Guests share lessons they've learned through fearlessly daring to pivot, and how they've used skills from their "first lives" to navigate their winding career journeys.
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Aug 30, 2023 • 29min
Who What Wear with Hillary Kerr: Wardrobe Stylist Allison Bornstein Returns to Discuss Her New Book on Personal Style, Wear It Well
She’s back! Earlier this year, wardrobe stylist Allison Bornstein joined us to chat through her internet-famous styling and closet organization tips. Now she’s here to share how she transformed those viral hacks (and much more) into her thoughtful, optimistic, confidence-boosting guide to personal style, Wear It Well: Reclaim Your Closet and Rediscover the Joy of Getting Dressed. Preorder now:https://www.allisonbornstein.com/wear-it-wellSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 28, 2023 • 1h 3min
Allison Statter and Sherry Jhawar: Co-Founders of Blended Strategy Group and Nez
Allison Statter and Sherry Jhawar founded Blended Strategy Group in 2015 as a celebrity and influencer marketing agency, and since then, the company has evolved to include services in integrated marketing, PR, social media, and more. They continue to build brands at Blended, but just last year, they also set out to create their own: a line of aluminum-free deodorant called Nez. But before Statter and Jhawar were teaming up to disrupt multiple industries, their careers looked a bit different. After graduating from Harvard Business School, Jhawar went on to be a founding member and the head of global marketing at the lip balm company EOS. Meanwhile, Statter was working at Azoff Music Management, managing artists such as Jennifer Hudson, Jewel, and Mariah Carey. While working together to book celebrity talent for EOS, the two realized they could create magic if they joined forces.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 23, 2023 • 34min
Who What Wear with Hillary Kerr: Shopping, Styling, and Investing in Denim With Net-a-Porter Market Director Libby Page
If you're a fan of Net-a-Porter's carefully curated collections, you can thank the trend research, buying expertise, and great taste of Market Director Libby Page. In this episode, Libby joins Hillary to talk about all things denim. She's sharing the season's biggest denim trends as well as her take on the timeless denim staples that will never go out of style. Plus, she's dropping her shopping tips and favorite denim brands to buy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 21, 2023 • 58min
Padma Lakshmi: Television Host, Author, Food Expert, and Producer
There’s no question that Padma Lakshmi has had a multifaceted career. After working as a model in Europe—walking in runways for designers like Gianni Versace and shooting with photographers like Helmut Newton—she went on to rack up a multitude of acting and hosting credits. Throughout her life and travels, she kept coming back to her love of food. In 2006, she stepped into the role of host on Top Chef, and in her 19 seasons on the competition show, she received four Emmy nominations for Outstanding Host and became an executive producer. But earlier this year, Lakshmi announced her exit from the show and her plan to embark on a new path. Today, she’s focusing on her documentary series, Taste the Nation, where she travels to immigrant communities across the United States to learn about their food. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 16, 2023 • 37min
Who What Wear with Hillary Kerr: Celebrity Interior Designer Jake Arnold on Centering Comfort and Democratizing Design
Celebrity interior designer Jake Arnold discusses his unconventional path in the industry, the importance of pursuing childhood passions, and the process of adapting to clients' preferences. He also shares insights on designing for John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, collaborations in design, and the significance of pre-ordering his upcoming book.

Aug 14, 2023 • 45min
Natasha Case: Lunch Bunch and Coolhaus Founder
Natasha Case, founder of Lunch Bunch and Coolhaus, discusses her pivot from architecture to ice cream and her latest venture, Lunch Bunch. She talks about providing nutritious meal options for picky eaters and how Lunch Bunch has evolved into a school partnership and enrichment program. They discuss the challenges of competition and growth, building a support ecosystem, skills, leadership, and overcoming self-doubt.

Aug 9, 2023 • 32min
Who What Wear with Hillary Kerr: Who What Wear Beauty: Summertime Self-Care
This week, Who What Wear Beauty Director Erin Jahns is teaching us how to protect and nourish ourselves during the sun-filled summer months. Should you switch out your moisturizer for the season? Is it safe to keep using retinol? What if chlorine has already damaged your hair? Erin's here to guide us through the expert-approved practices, products, and treatments that our future selves will thank us for using.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 7, 2023 • 54min
Violette Serrat: Makeup Artist and Founder and CEO of Violette_FR
At just 19 years old, Violette Serrat shifted her career ambitions from fashion design and painting to makeup artistry. She began reaching out to photographers and models and producing shoots for free so she could practice her art and build a portfolio. Eventually, her work was recognized by Vogue France, and just a year later, she signed on as makeup director at Dior. Over the next decade, she took on roles at beauty companies such as Sephora, Estée Lauder, and Guerlain. Along the way, she developed her own aesthetic and technique, which she began to share on her popular YouTube channel. In 2021, she made the pivot to build her own company and launched Violette_FR, a beauty brand that encourages people to embrace their natural beauty while also being creative and having fun.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 2, 2023 • 28min
Who What Wear with Hillary Kerr: Barbie Lead Hair and Makeup Artist Ivana Primorac Brings Us Behind the Scenes
This week, Barbie's lead hair and makeup artist, Ivana Primorac, is taking us through her process for developing the many looks in Greta Gerwig's film. She's speaking about everything from landing on the perfect shades of blonde for Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling to how she was able to draw on Mattel's archive for inspiration. Plus, she shares what went into the creation of Weird Barbie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Jul 31, 2023 • 1h 1min
Amanda E/J Morrison: Co-Founder and President of Julie
As co-founder and president of the FDA-approved emergency-contraception brand Julie, Amanda E/J Morrison is working to improve the women’s health landscape. The company’s friendly and relatable social media–forward approach brings scientifically backed education and products to the next generation. Prior to founding Julie, Morrison spent five years as COO and co-founder of Mented Cosmetics, an inclusive makeup brand that puts women of color at the forefront of the beauty industry, and before making her foray into entrepreneurship, she worked at Goldman Sachs and Time Inc and attended Harvard Business School. Morrison has pivoted her career time and again, but the one thing that's remained constant is her desire to solve problems and enact change.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


