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Grace Bonney is a digital pioneer, a design expert, and the founder of Design*Sponge. She is also the author of best-selling books Design*Sponge at Home and In the Company of Women, the founder of Good Company magazine, and the host of the After the Jump podcast. Her latest book—Collective Wisdom: Lessons, Inspiration, and Advice from Women over 50, which will be released tomorrow, October 26—features unfiltered, eye-opening conversations with more than 100 diverse women. On this episode of Second Life, find out about the project that moved Bonney to make a major career pivot of her own as she sets out to become a marriage and family therapist.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Israel-born, New York–based fashion designer Nili Lotan couldn’t go out of style if she tried. On this week’s episode, she tells Hillary how she got her start in the industry—including leading design teams at Ralph Lauren and Liz Claiborne—before creating her eponymous label at age 46. They also chat about her recent expansion into categories such as handbags and her best style advice of all time.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Founded by Jessica Ewing, Literati is an innovative experiential book club for all ages dedicated to connecting people through the power of reading. Literati launched in 2017 as a unique try-before-you-buy book-curation service for kids, and in August 2020, the brand expanded to offer book clubs for adults led by thought leaders like Stephen Curry, Malala, and Cheryl Strayed. But before Ewing completely reshaped the art of book discovery, she worked in tech as a product manager at Google. In fact, Ewing was featured in Fast Company as one of Google's 12 Most Innovative Minds in 2007, and she is the co-owner of five different patents in consumer technology design. On this episode of Second Life, find out how Ewing's past career and personal experiences (i.e., writing a novel of her own!) led her to create a company for artists and creators that is solving the problem of book discovery.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Model, body-positivity advocate, and newly dawned influencer Remi Bader exploded last year when her realistic clothing hauls went absolutely viral on TikTok. Now, she’s been tapped by brands like Good American, Aerie, The RealReal, and Abercrombie & Fitch for her valuable insights. In this episode, Hillary chats with Remi about the behind-the-scenes aspect of her famous clothing hauls, her favorite size-inclusive brands she goes to first, and the fall essentials currently in her shopping cart.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sabeena Ladha—the founder and CEO of Deux, the good-for-you cookie dough company—is completely revolutionizing the relationship between health-conscious eating and notoriously sweet foods by refusing to compromise taste and health. Ladha launched the enhanced cookie dough with flavors like Chocolate Chip with immune support, Brownie Batter with collagen support, and Ginger Doodle with stress-relieving ingredients such as ashwagandha. Only about a year old, Deux has already landed on the shelves of renowned L.A.-based health-food mecca Erewhon as its best-selling cookie dough brand. But before Ladha began disrupting the sweets industry, she worked at major food conglomerates Diamond Foods and PepsiCo, where she worked on the largest chip brand in the world, Lays. She then became a consultant at McKinsey & Company and subsequently ran a venture studio at M13. On this episode of Second Life, find out how all of Ladha’s past experiences led her to a deeper understanding of the world of consumer packaged goods

Simply put, Tracey Cunningham is a hair color god, responsible for the perfect hues on some of the biggest Hollywood names like Emma Stone, Halle Berry, Jennifer Lopez, and Margot Robbie. On this episode, she dishes on how to achieve those coveted looks, the colors her clients are requesting the most this fall, and just how to take care of your color—from the pre-salon checklist to the best ways to preserve color, and everything in between. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

To say Dany Garcia is a powerhouse is an understatement. In fact, her extensive list of accolades can speak for itself: She is the chairwoman and CEO of The Garcia Companies, an entertainment mogul, a founder, an investor, a philanthropist, a professional athlete, and a producer. From working on notable films like Baywatch and HBO’s iconic series Ballers to becoming the first woman to own an equal or majority stake in a major professional league in the U.S. (the XFL) to owning an incredibly chic clothing line, GSTQ, there’s no doubt that Garcia is unstoppable. But before Garcia began her burgeoning career in entertainment, she actually spent her first life in wealth management at Merrill Lynch before starting her own wealth-management firm. On this episode of Second Life, find out how Garcia’s past knowledge from wealth management helped her build her rapidly evolving empire. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ready-to-wear and bridal designer Monique Lhuillier's romantic and feminine aesthetic has been cherished in the fashion industry for quite some time now—25 years to be exact. On this episode, Hillary and Monique chat about everything the designer has accomplished over the past quarter century, from designing Britney Spears’ wedding dress to dressing eight major celebrities at the 2019 Golden Globes to being invited to the White House after dressing Michelle Obama.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 1997, Amy Smilovic launched the ultimate cool-girl brand, Tibi, and it was only a matter of time before it proved itself as a key player within the fashion industry. Then, in 2010, Smilovic took a major risk: She decided to completely redesign and reimagine the brand to align with her current aesthetic and feelings. With a newfound focus on what Smilovic refers to as “creative pragmatism” in mindset and style, she successfully pulled off a 180-degree rebranding. After 24 years, Tibi is bigger than ever, at the forefront of the industry, and housed at esteemed retailers like Intermix and Net-a-Porter in addition to its own e-commerce business. But before it all, the Georgia native began her career in advertising and marketing at Ogilvy and American Express. On this episode of Second Life, find out how she’s navigated it all and hear her best advice for building sustainable businesses.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf

After a 10-year hiatus from music, singer, songwriter, and popstar Natalie Imbruglia is back with her sixth studio album, Firebird, out September 24. On this episode, Natalie tells Hillary how she found the confidence to return to her truest vocation after a harrowing bout of writer’s block, what we can expect from the highly anticipated project, and of course, about all those '90s ’fits that have never left our mood boards. This episode is sponsored by Clarins NEW Total Eye Lift. In honor of Clarins’ 10 year anniversary with FEED, join in the #ClarinsxFEED social challenge starting September 24th by posting a throwback photo when you were in school, and tagging @clarinsusa, @feed, and #ClarinsxFeed. For each post, Clarins will donate 10 meals to a child in need via FEED’s giving partner, No Kid Hungry. Tag five friends so they can join the cause and help to reach Clarins’ goal of up to 100,000 school meals by October 10th, 2021. Learn more about Clarins responsible beauty commitment: https://w

Chances are you know Stephanie Shepherd as the former Chief Operating Officer of the Kardashian West Brands, but the environmental advocate has pivoted since she left the Kardashian empire into something of her own: Future Earth. Through Future Earth, Shepherd is meeting you wherever you are in your sustainability journey to living a lower-impact lifestyle. With almost 2 million followers, she’s dedicated her social platform and influence to inspire global activism. But before Shepherd became an environmental thought leader and changemaker (and even before she helped build the Kardashian West Brands into a burgeoning business), she started her career performing as a dancer and assistant to creative director Mikey Minden and Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin. On this episode of Second Life, find out how Shepherd took an unexpected turn that’s making a real impact on our environment and mother earth.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no

Erica Cloud joins the show to talk about the 2021 Met Gala, for which she dressed both singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves and actor-producer Dan Levy. Erica brings us behind the scenes of what goes into the preparation of one of the biggest nights in fashion, how she interpreted the theme (In America: A Lexicon of Fashion) of this year’s event, and what it’s like to style multiple major Hollywood celebs.This episode is sponsored by Clarins NEW Total Eye Lift. In honor of Clarins’ 10 year anniversary with FEED, join in the #ClarinsxFEED social challenge starting September 24th by posting a throwback photo when you were in school, and tagging @clarinsusa, @feed, and #ClarinsxFeed. For each post, Clarins will donate 10 meals to a child in need via FEED’s giving partner, No Kid Hungry. Tag five friends so they can join the cause and help to reach Clarins’ goal of up to 100,000 school meals by October 10th, 2021. Learn more about Clarins responsible beauty commitment: https://www.clarinsusa.com/en/responsible-

You might call Lisa Donovan—founder and CEO of the astrology app The Pattern—a genius entrepreneur, or you might call her a soul-reading wizard. In 2018, The Pattern went live in a public beta without any marketing or PR. Today, Donovan has grown the platform to over seven and a half million users, with notable fans like SZA and Channing Tatum. There’s no doubt that Donovan’s years of work developing The Pattern are shown in the app’s burgeoning success and scarily accurate insights, but it may come as a surprise that astrology is indeed Donovan’s second life. Previously, she had a career in many forms of entertainment as an actress, a popular YouTube creator (you may remember her channel LisaNova), a producer, and co-founder of Maker Studios. On this episode of Second Life, find out how Donovan found healing through astrology and uses it to connect with millions of people around the world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m

On this week’s episode, Hillary speaks with Bridgerton costume designer Ellen Mirojnick, who brings us behind the scenes of creating the fashion and sartorial world of Shondaland which—the series that broke Netflix streaming records (82 million watchers and counting). Tune in to hear about the symbolism behind the distinct color palettes, how she makes the period piece feel modern, and creating the lookbook that spawned it all. Plus take a look inside Ellen’s latest project, the newly released Cinderella.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nana Agyemang is the CEO and founder of EveryStylishGirl (ESG) and EveryStylishGirl Biz, a company dedicated to the advancement of Black and Brown women in the media and fashion industry. Since 2017, ESG has provided over 15,000 women with the tools to become successful and feel professionally empowered through its annual Sip N’ Slay conferences and a plethora of online resources. There’s no denying that ESG is a testament to Agyemang’s vast industry knowledge and experience, which is why it may come as no surprise that before founding the company, she worked as one of the social media editors behind New York Magazine’s The Cut, where she doubled its Instagram following in just one year. Agyemang is also a former writer and editor at the industry’s top publications like Elle, Refinery29, and The New York Times. On this episode of Second Life, find out how she found the courage to leave a job she was crushing to dedicate herself to her own platform helping women of color get the visibility they deserve.See Pri

On this week’s episode, THE/THIRTY managing editor Sarah Yang sits down with our September cover star, rapper, comedian, and award-winning actress Awkwafina aka Nora Lum. Nora tells us what it was like to enter the Marvel Universe with her latest role in Shang-Chi, what she thinks about representation within the industry as a whole, and the unfortunate truth about visiting RadioShack after a Golden Globes win. Plus, she shares how she’s navigating fame, fashion, and her connection to family as she quickly becomes a household name.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michelle Phan is a beauty powerhouse. She is the co-founder of Ipsy (a monthly subscription service that became the world’s largest beauty community), the founder of Em Cosmetics, and one of the first beauty digital influencers who—dare we say—created the first-ever YouTube makeup tutorial. Over the last decade, Phan has garnered a global community of over 10 million followers, has amassed over one billion views, and has created more than 350 videos. Today, Phan also educates her loyal community of followers within quite a different space altogether: cryptocurrency. Through her studying of the crypto industry, she draws parallels between the decentralization of power and the decentralization of content that launched her YouTube career. On this episode of Second Life, find out how Phan paved the way for an entire generation of beauty creators to come while reinventing herself time and again.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my

Stylist and designer Jason Rembert is the creative mastermind behind the looks on clients like Issa Rae, Mary J. Blige, and Lizzo and the stunning luxury ready-to-wear collections for his own line, Aliétte, which has been worn by Cardi B and Miley Cyrus. In this episode, Jason brings us inside his creative inspirations and process, shares his views on the responsibility to bring others up within the industry, and discusses his current obsessions in fashion. Plus, he's providing an inside look at his fall collection.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Afton Vechery is the co-founder and CEO of Modern Fertility, an innovative healthcare company making personalized fertility information and support accessible to women everywhere. Vechery founded the company in 2017, and just this year, it was valued at $225 million during an acquisition by telehealth company Ro. It’s no surprise that prior to creating the brand, Vechery began her career in healthcare private equity, where she learned of the outdated practices and predatory pricing models within the booming fertility healthcare sector. She then went on to work in strategic operations at various health tech startups and, most recently, ran the consumer-tools division at 23andMe. On this episode of Second Life, find out how Vechery drew inspiration from her past careers to build a brand that would greatly change the women’s health industry forever.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Editor in Chief Kat Collings returns to the pod alongside Editorial Director Lauren Eggertsen and Market Director Bobby Schuessler to talk everything fall trends, including what they’re looking to try, the items they’re planning to buy, and the unexpected trends making the biggest comeback. Plus, the team dishes on everything behind our editor-led, thoughtfully designed, brand-new line of ready-to-wear pieces, Who What Wear Collection, that's available to shop now at whowhatwearcollection.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.