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What exactly does “Gah!” mean? According to Lisa Bühler, it’s an outburst of joy and delight at finding something you just absolutely need in your closet. Bühler is the Founder and CEO of Lisa Says Gah, an e-commerce platform that aims to be a home for artists of the fashion industry. After a decade of working in fashion, Lisa observed its toll on the environment as well as how hard it was for smaller labels to compete with big brands. So she set out to create what she calls an “anti shop”—a place where independent design thrives and all products are made ethically and sustainably. Before starting LSG, Lisa worked as an account executive and then as a buyer for Nasty Gal, where she was in charge of sourcing dresses, outerwear, and sweaters. In this episode, Lisa shares everything from how uprooting herself inspired her to start her own business to how she grew revenue a whopping 300% during the pandemic. Plus, she very generously shares some career mistakes she’s made. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/

Erin believes that what you wear gives you the power to tell your story. Over the years, she’s created looks for Hollywood celebrities like Kerry Washington and Sarah Jessica Parker, and most recently, Anne Hathaway and her unforgettable looks at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. In this episode, hear how Erin got her start in styling, her philosophy around personal style, and her tips for getting dressed in the morning. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jody Boyman spent her first life traveling the world and photographing its wildest animals for publications such as Time and Life. But as she traveled the world, Boyman increasingly encountered a planet that was hurting from unsustainable food processes. So in 2015, she and her brother, Todd, founded Hungry Planet, a plant-based nutrition company offering meat alternatives for modern lifestyles. With products ranging from chicken to beef to crab, Boyman has created a business with the purpose of feeding the world while helping the environment, its people, and animals. On this episode, she tells the story of how she became co-founder and chief purpose officer of Hungry Planet and what she’s learned from it all. Plus, she shares what it’s like to work closely with a sibling. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Justine Marjan is a celebrity hairstylist and beauty influencer who's styled looks for clients such as Olivia Culpo and Khloé Kardashian. In this episode, hear how Justine’s meteoric rise was fueled by a strong sense of curiosity and grit. Plus, Justine gives her tips on summer haircare.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ayana Gray’s debut fantasy novel, Beasts of Prey, captured the attention of young-adult readers around the world when it was published last year. It’s since been translated into 10 languages, and it’s even being adapted for a feature film with Netflix. The story follows two Black teenagers as they venture into a magical jungle to hunt down a vicious monster. It’s the first in a trilogy, and her second book, Beasts of Ruin, is out this week. Before becoming a professional writer, Gray worked in higher education, fundraising for the University of Florida and the University of Arkansas. On this episode, Gray shares how her first life as a researcher helped her build the magical world of her series and how she learned to let go and trust her collaborators when the time came to put her pencil down. Plus, she tells the unbelievable story of how she found a whopping 43 agents for her very first book.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n

On this week’s episode, WWW’s very own market director, Bobby Schuessler, comes on the show to give us his biggest tips for navigating summer sales. He shares his advice on how to score the best pieces at the best prices and the trends it’s not too late to join in on.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ty Haney has returned to the show! The founder of Outdoor Voices has launched a new venture called Try Your Best—a blockchain-based platform that connects brands to consumers, who give their input for rewards such as digital coins. On this episode, Hillary and Haney discuss why this serial entrepreneur is betting big on the blockchain, how TYB aims to wrestle power from tech, and… the surprising fitness supplement she’s created with cannabinoids. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Apa is a celebrity-beloved cosmetic dentist whose patients include the Olsen twins, Chloë Sevigny, Lucy Hale, and Spike Lee. He has pioneered a revolutionary technique of creating and setting unique veneers according to a person’s facial structure. In this episode, he gives Hillary the inside scoop on what makes Hollywood smiles look natural. Plus, he’s sharing how to find a dentist you can trust and some tips on oral hygiene that you probably haven’t heard before.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steph Chen is the founder and CEO of Anyday—a modern cookware brand that makes products just for the microwave. Anyday dishes help you poach, toast, blanch, and even simmer food using the humble microwave. So far, the company has amassed major fans, including Momofuku founder David Chang. Steph was born in Hong Kong and moved to California when she was just three years old. After college, her father invited her to join the family business. Instead, she chose to explore a few different lives: Steph cooked in a restaurant in Hong Kong, worked at a plant-based company called Eat Just, and has even assisted Alice Waters at her iconic Chez Panisse. This episode, hear Steph’s journey to creating her own cookware line centered around the microwave, and why she’s betting big on this overlooked kitchen appliance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Horan has styled looks for Hollywood’s newest and most-daring generation of entertainers—from Euphoria’s Barbie Ferreira and her pearl dress at the Met Gala to Charli XCX’s all-leather looks for her North American tour. In this episode, hear how Chris began his styling career as a teenager growing up outside Los Angeles. He also shares how he works through his creative process and the essential items he keeps in his kit.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kimberly Snyder is a nutritionist, holistic wellness expert, best-selling author, and founder of Solluna. After college, Kimberly traveled the world to learn how people eat. She found that the old saying, “You are what you eat” isn’t quite true—rather, you are what you digest. Kimberly took what she learned and wrote the Beauty Detox book series, while also working as a Hollywood nutritionist for clients like Drew Barrymore, Reese Witherspoon, and Channing Tatum. This episode, hear how her journey as a writer and nutritionist took new shape after the unexpected death of her mother, and how this sparked her interest in holistic wellness and entrepreneurship. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fashion designer Thakoon Panichgul became an industry darling when he was one of three recipients of the prestigious CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund in 2006. More than a decade has passed since, and the Thai American designer is ushering his namesake brand into a new era with the same clean construction—this time with a direct-to-consumer business model. On this episode, Panichgul shares how he’s adapting to a changing fashion landscape and what he’s learned along the way. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Deepica Mutyala knew she wanted to start a beauty brand at 16 years old. After a viral video gave her the opportunity, she went on to do just that. Mutyala is the founder and CEO of Live Tinted, a makeup company on a mission to champion beauty for all skin tones. Her products work on addressing skin concerns such as hyperpigmentation and dark spots, with a focus on making products for all shades. The brand is also known for its best-selling Huestick, which is an eye, lip, and cheek product that balances skin tone. At one point, it had a 10,000-person waiting list. Before founding Live Tinted, Mutyala worked at Victoria’s Secret as an inventory analyst and Birchbox, where she managed brand development and strategy. On this episode, hear how Mutyala treated every day like business school and then took advantage of a unique opportunity to fulfill a childhood dream. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shereene Idriss, MD, aka the Pillow Talk Derm, has made a name for herself by being honest and transparent not only to patients at Idriss Dermatology in NYC, but also with half a million followers on Instagram who flock to her #PillowTalkDerm series for a no-BS take on products and treatments, plus education grounded in skincare science. On this episode, Idriss shares with Hillary her opinion on what is and isn’t worth spending your money on, what factors to consider when building out a skincare regimen, and the drugstore staples everyone should own.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ghia founder and CEO Melanie Masarin grew up in Lyon, France. Lyon is a city that prizes its alcohol, which is often on the table and shared with friends and family. But when Masarin felt sluggish after a night of drinking wine, she found herself reaching for nonalcoholic beverages. When she couldn’t find a mocktail as interesting and intricate as the cocktails she loves, she set out to create her own. Hence, Ghia—a line of drinks inspired by Mediterranean aperitivo culture, including recipes such as Agrodolce and Sweet Solo—was born. On this episode, hear how Masarin drew from her experience heading retail at Glossier and strategy at Dig Inn to create a new type of beverage brand. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's episode, Who What Wear fashion editor Anna LaPlaca is sitting down with our June cover star, actress Sadie Sink. At just 15 years old, she was cast as the lovable Max Mayfield in the hit Netflix series Stranger Things and is now in her 20s. With three seasons of the show under Sink's belt, she's reflecting on what it means to grow up on set and the professional lessons she's learned along the way. Plus, she discusses her favorite looks from the WWW cover shoot. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dorsey CEO and founder Meg Strachan built her jewelry business by betting on classic vintage pieces at an accessible price. She started Dorsey two years ago and was its only employee for much of that time. She got the idea for the company while working as a vice president in the e-commerce space, where she had over 15 years of experience at places such as Goop, Anine Bing, and Carbon38. In this episode, Hillary and Meg discuss the business lessons Meg learned through her years in the ready-to-wear industry and how that informed her very successful solo project.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hillary is joined by WWW Editorial Director Lauren Eggertsen and Poosh Content Director Michelle Scanga. As swimwear fanatics, Lauren and Michelle are eager to discuss the biggest swim trends for the summer ahead from celebrity-favorite brands to the cool new designers on the scene. The ladies share so many thoughts on how to be your most stylish self on any budget, whether you’re headed to the Amalfi Coast or a casual pool day.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For over a decade, Jacey Duprie has been a digital entrepreneur at the forefront of the social-influencer phenomenon with the fashion and lifestyle brand Damsel in Dior, where she has garnered the attention of over two million monthly viewers across her social media platforms. Now, she’s stepping into the role of creative director for Wyeth, a new fashion brand that will open at Platform in Culver City this fall. On June 7, she is releasing a new book, Liking Myself Back, where she delves into her self-made success as a modern digital entrepreneur and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Yet before she became one of today’s top fashion and lifestyle influencers with millions of followers, she actually began her career at StyleChicago.com after earning her degree in journalism and professional writing. She then made the move to Los Angeles to work for E! as an executive assistant to the VP of talent, which eventually led her to Imagine Entertainment. She then landed a role as the fashion and editorial assi

Our very own Anna LaPlaca is back on the pod this week, bringing us inside her new series, Who What Wear Travels. Think of this as your summer travel report through the lens of a fashion insider, featuring the coolest destinations the style set is heading to this year and, of course, what they’re bringing along for some truly unforgettable getaways. Plus, Anna dishes on the most Pinterest-worthy hotels, highly rated travel products, and the must-pack resort trends you’ll be seeing all over your timeline.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.