Skimm'd From The Couch

  • Author: Vários
  • Narrator: Vários
  • Publisher: Podcast
  • Duration: 178:08:06
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Synopsis

theSkimm's co-founders and co-CEOs, Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, started their company from a couch. Now theyre bringing it back to one, and inviting powerful female leaders to sit down and chat about everything from celebrating career wins to the worst advice they've ever received. Its an inside look at what its really like on the road to success. No BS, no sugarcoating.

Episodes

  • Google’s Head of Product Inclusion, Annie Jean-Baptiste, on Building Inclusive Teams and Products

    08/11/2023 Duration: 27min

    Annie Jean-Baptiste is Google’s first-ever Head of Product Inclusion. TLDR: she’s a tech executive responsible for making all of Google’s products inclusive for every user. Annie is also the author of the critically-acclaimed book, Building for Everyone, the first book about building inclusive products across the intersections of 12 dimensions of diversity. Annie's work has inspired a movement at other tech companies and in other industries to prioritize equity in design. In this episode, Annie shares:  Why Google created a position for her – and how that came to be  How she’s used her introversion as a leadership tool  What leaders need to understand about designing inclusive products  Why she’s still working on "speaking up" as a leader

  • Cameron Diaz and Katherine Power on Evolving Their Careers and Finding Peace

    01/11/2023 Duration: 31min

    Actress-turned-entrepreneur Cameron Diaz and consumer brand builder Katherine Power (WhoWhatWear, Merit Beauty, Versed) had been friends for years before they decided to launch Avaline, their transparently produced organic wine brand. After realizing the wines they loved were full of additives and hidden ingredients, they saw an opportunity to create a new kind of bottle – and transform the wine industry in the process. We spoke with them about how they've transformed their careers, and their lives, by launching this brand. In this episode, they share:  Why Cameron left acting behind – and what that’s unlocked for her Katherine’s tips for time management and efficiency  What we can’t Google about Cameron  How they broke into the alcohol industry  The surprising things you should look for when choosing wine

  • Jen Psaki on Raising Kids While Working at the White House

    25/10/2023 Duration: 36min

    When Jen Psaki became President Obama’s White House Communications Director, she was pregnant. Later, she became President Biden’s Press Secretary, and she had to navigate her role as a mom and as the White House’s chief spokesperson. And considering when you work for the president, you’re expected to be on call 24/7, that's a big challenge. Today, we spoke to Jen about what doing both actually looked like for her – from the hard realities to the help she got along the way.  In this episode, Jen shares:  What a job interview with the president is like  Why she regrets not seeking feedback early in her career Her non-traditional approach to mentoring  What she learned from not getting the job she wanted the first time   How she set boundaries, even when on call 24/7 

  • Jada Pinkett Smith on Why She’s Reclaiming Her Story

    18/10/2023 Duration: 31min

    Jada Pinkett Smith’s memoir, Worthy, has made a big splash for its bombshell revelations … and it hasn’t even been out for a week. But the book from the award-winning actress and talk show host is not just tabloid fodder – it’s also a critical part of Jada’s “reclamation journey”. In this episode, Jada tells her career story – how she’s navigated Hollywood, having a world-famous spouse, death threats, and public judgment. And come out stronger for it.  In this episode, Jada shares:  Her dream Red Table Talk guest  Why she had to learn to deal with her self-judgment   How to have difficult conversations with friends and family Her perspective on *that* Red Table conversation between her and Will   Why her alopecia diagnosis has been a great “teacher”

  • Michelle Crossan-Matos, CMO of Ulta Beauty, on How Your Intuition Helps You Win at Work

    11/10/2023 Duration: 30min

    Michelle Crossan-Matos, the CMO of Ulta Beauty, is one of the most prominent marketing executives in the country. And she told us she didn’t just get to her position by crunching the numbers and digging into data. She used her intuition and gut instinct to launch new campaigns, solve problems, and grow brands. Today, we spoke to Michelle about how your intuition can be your professional superpower … if you know how to listen.  In this episode, Michelle shares:  Why she wakes up at 4:30am every day  Why everyone needs to develop a sense of personal leadership, even if you’re not in the c-suite The interview question she always asks candidates  The professional mistake she learned the most from How she combats decision fatigue at work

  • Joey Wölffer on the Secret to Creating a Unique Brand

    04/10/2023 Duration: 26min

    Joey Wölffer didn’t ever think she’d take over her family’s business, the Wölffer Estate winery. But over a decade after surprising herself and becoming the co-owner and chief brand officer of the beloved vineyard, Joey has transformed the brand and the business. You’ve probably seen their famous Summer in a Bottle rose or their sparkling ciders on shelves near you. And Joey’s done all of that while building her own fashion business, Joey Wölffer. On today’s episode, Joey shares her secrets to creating a unique and relevant brand. In this episode, shares:  How losing her father unexpectedly changed her mindset about her career Why she wasn’t a fit for corporate America Her experience building two businesses at once What it’s like to work with her brother and her husband  How she calls out a lack of gender representation in the alcohol industry

  • Colleen Cutcliffe on Challenging Outdated Thinking in the Workplace

    27/09/2023 Duration: 31min

    Colleen Cutcliffe, co-founder and CEO of the groundbreaking probiotics company Pendulum Therapeutics, started the company with a big goal in mind: changing the way people think about their gut health. And on her journey, she’s had to challenge traditional – and sometimes outdated – thinking from the medical community and investors. In this episode, Colleen told us how she’s been able to disrupt the industry, and gives her advice for making changes in any workplace.  In this episode, Colleen shares:  How she convinced the dean of her PhD program to let her stay – despite almost getting kicked out  Why her daughter’s birth inspired her to start Pendulum  How she dealt with being told “no”  The ways she’s cultivated trust and transparency with her team Why she’s got Halle Berry on speed dial  PS: Skimm'rs get 20% off their first month of any Pendulum product(s) with code SKIMM9TO5.

  • Alicia Menendez on Avoiding the "Likability Trap" at Work

    20/09/2023 Duration: 33min

    Alicia Menendez, MSNBC anchor, award-winning journalist, and host of the Latina to Latina podcast, was so concerned about being likable at work that she wrote a whole book about it. She even created a name for that pressure women feel to be amenable in the office – "the likability trap." And as an on-camera journalist, she’s fallen into that trap throughout her career. In this episode, we spoke with Alicia about her journey with likability, how that affected her professional and personal wellbeing, and her recommendations for carving out your own professional identity.  In this episode, shares:  Why she didn’t go into politics like her father  How she’s dealt with the pressure of other people’s expectations What she’s done to carve out her own leadership style and professional identity  How she talks to her daughters about likability  Her advice for avoiding getting caught up in the trap, and getting your coworkers and managers to do the same 

  • Emily Tisch Sussman on What Happened After Her Kids “Killed” Her Career

    26/07/2023 Duration: 33min

    For over a decade, Emily Tisch Sussman was one of the top political strategists in the country, advising Democratic candidates and campaigns. Then, after having three children in four years, and faced with no childcare during a global pandemic, Emily realized she couldn’t get back to the top of her game… or back in the game at all. So, she stepped away from politics and the professional identity she had known for 15 years. Now, after going through her own major pivot, she’s talking to other women about their career journeys on the 'She Pivots' podcast.  In this episode, shares:  The line she used that got her every job she’s had  Why she wrote an article saying her children “killed” her career – and how she felt after writing it  Why she wasn’t connecting to the traditional narratives around being a working mother Her advice for women who’ve also had to shift their professional identities  What it'll take for politicians to pass policies that better support families

  • Hill House Home Founder Nell Diamond on Paving the Way as an Influencer and Entrepreneur

    19/07/2023 Duration: 30min

    When Hill House Home first started, founder and CEO Nell Diamond wasn’t focused on selling the now-famous “Nap Dress”, or cultivating her Instagram presence. Rather, the brand started as a bedding company, and Nell’s Instagram was a space for her creativity. Seven years later, the Nap Dress is a cult-favorite, selling out in minutes, Nell’s created the model for the influencer-entrepreneur, and Hill House is now valued at $150M. In this episode, shares:  Why she followed her instincts to go into fashion, despite people telling her it wasn’t a “serious” profession What her first job at Abercrombie taught her  Why you don’t need to be a natural risk-taker to be an entrepreneur The thing she wishes more executives would understand  The tools she’s leaned on as a manager and executive

  • Elizabeth Chambers on Rebuilding and Healing

    12/07/2023 Duration: 29min

    Elizabeth Chambers has been through… a lot in the past few years. But the founder and CEO of BIRD Bakery isn’t letting her ex-husband or the headlines define her. She’s focused on expanding her business (which now has four locations) and helping her family heal. This week, we spoke to Elizabeth about how she’s found professional and personal stability. In this episode, shares:  Why she started BIRD Bakery How she’s set boundaries in her professional and personal life  What’s helped her on her healing journey – and why there’s no one size fits all path Her outlook on parenting  How she’s learned to sort through advice

  • Lunya Founder Ashley Merrill on the Misconceptions About Being a Working Parent

    05/07/2023 Duration: 28min

    Ashley Merrill, founder and chairwoman of the restwear brand Lunya, started the company when she was pregnant. As she built her brand, she was also growing her family, and her big career moments and her big parenting moments always seemed to align. On this episode, we spoke with Ashley about the misconceptions that being a parent is just a part time job, why we need to speak up about childcare support, and how she’s shifted her career as her children have gotten older.  In this episode, Ashley shares:  Why we need to adjust our expectations about being a working parent How she made the decision to hire a CEO for Lunya  What it was like to run two businesses during COVID Why the flexibility of entrepreneurship isn’t always a good thing 

  • Isa Watson on How She Stopped Obsessing Over Achievements

    28/06/2023 Duration: 31min

    For most of her career, Isa Watson felt like she was living somebody else’s life. She started out as a chemist working her way up the academic ranks, and then she became a world-traveling VP at JP Morgan. And a lot of people online started to take notice of her impressive career. Isa felt she was always chasing the validation of a ‘30 under 30’ or ‘40 under 40’ list, while neglecting her relationships and her own happiness. So, she stopped obsessing over that public praise. And founded Squad, the app that provides the easy and fun way to talk to your friends – away from social media.  In this episode, Isa shares:  How she’s dealt with the pressure of other people’s expectations The life event that put everything into perspective for her  How she rebuilt her relationship with herself  Why she added 'professional skydiver' to her resume Her advice for setting better boundaries with social media 

  • PR Expert Lauren Wesley Wilson on Making Competitive Industries More Inclusive

    21/06/2023 Duration: 30min

    Lauren Wesley Wilson worked for politicians and crisis comms firms for years before she decided to start her own organization, ColorComm. ColorComm started as a luncheon series over ten years ago, and now has grown to become the nation’s leading women’s platform addressing diversity & inclusion across the communications, marketing, advertising, and media industries. This week, Lauren told us how she sought out to make the notoriously competitive communications industry more inclusive.  In this episode, Lauren shares:  How she navigated a cutthroat industry when she was starting out  Why she knew she needed to start ColorComm What she gave up to found ColorComm How she made the time and space for her personal life The goals she created for her personal life

  • Erin and Sara Foster on How to Take Career Risks

    14/06/2023 Duration: 35min

    You know Erin and Sara Foster as the sister-act behind the VH1 hit show “Barely Famous”, the co-founders of the fashion brand Favorite Daughter, and as the creative minds who’ve helped brands such as Bumble and the Mirror. After growing up in the entertainment world, the sisters not only decided to take on that industry, but also to take on fashion and investing. We spoke to the Fosters about the value of taking career risks – and why they’ve decided to redefine what success means to them. In this episode, Erin and Sara share:  The unexpected famous person they are related to  What they think of the “nepo baby” label  Why accolades can actually be depressing How their relationship has changed now that they’re in business together 

  • Nyakio Grieco on What They Don’t Tell You About Entrepreneurship

    07/06/2023 Duration: 27min

    Nyakio Grieco has been paving the way for inclusive beauty and supporting Black entrepreneurs for her whole career. She launched her first beauty brand, Nyakio Beauty, in 2002. Then in 2020, she launched Thirteen Lune, the e-commerce platform dedicated to elevating Black and Brown beauty founders. While Nyakio is one of the most celebrated entrepreneurs in the industry, the road to the top was paved with hurdles. Including shuttering and relaunching her original brand, watching that brand take off after she sold it, and starting over as a founder at 47.  In this episode, Nyakio shares:  Her perspective on failure  How her optimism has served her throughout her career Why she’s focused on bringing her friends along on her journey How she stopped being a “people-pleaser” PS: Skimm listeners can get 20% off Thirteen Lune products using the code SKIMM20. Valid for 30 days from June 7, 2023.

  • Bonus Episode: Author Avery Carpenter Forrey on Pivoting Your Career

    10/05/2023 Duration: 23min

    To wrap up this season of 9 to 5ish, we’ve got a bonus episode with author Avery Carpenter Forrey. She was one of the first employees at theSkimm, who pivoted her career to become a writer. Her highly-anticipated debut novel, Social Engagement, drops on May 23rd, and explores millennial wedding culture, class, and relationships. This week, we spoke to Avery about how she pulled off the pivot, what tactical steps she took to get started, and how she maintained relationships with her former colleagues. Plus, she shares what it’s like to be a new mother while promoting her book. 

  • Rebroadcast: Christine Chang on Leaving Your Desk Job

    03/05/2023 Duration: 25min

    Today, we’re going back into the 9 to 5ish archives, to bring you one of our favorite episodes from last year - with Glow Recipe co-CEO and co-founder Christine Chang. We hope you enjoy Christine’s advice on how to make the jump from a corporate job to a startup, and we’ll be back with fresh episodes next week. Until then, please enjoy our conversation with Christine.  Every weekend growing up, Christine watched her mom and grandma go to the Korean bathhouses, rubbing things like tea and spoiled milk on their skin. And she’s been hooked on skincare ever since. Now, she’s the co-founder and co-CEO of the skincare brand, Glow Recipe. But before leading this new venture, she actually worked her way up the corporate ladder at L’Oreal. In this episode, Christine gives her advice on how to make the jump from corporate to startup, and what she learned at her desk job that she still uses today.  In this episode, Christine shares:  How she learned to lean on colleagues and mentors How having a co-founder eases the

  • Anastasia Soare on Revolutionizing the Beauty Industry

    26/04/2023 Duration: 30min

    When Anastasia Soare started her brand Anastasia Beverly Hills from one room salon back in the 1990s, eyebrows were pencil-thin and an afterthought. 25 years (and one legendary appearance on the Oprah Winfrey Show) later, she’s become synonymous with eyebrows, created a multi-billion dollar brand and revolutionized the beauty industry. Today, we spoke to Anastasia about how she’s still an industry pioneer after all these years, and why she had an unshakeable belief that she’d be successful.  In this episode, Anastasia shares:  How her upbringing in Romania influenced her as a businesswoman  The story of how she convinced a landlord to give her space in Beverly Hills  How Oprah changed her life What it’s like to work with her daughter to grow her brand

  • Mary Celeste Beall on Learning to Run Her Late-Husband's Business

    19/04/2023 Duration: 31min

    Mary Celeste Beall’s life drastically changed in 2016, when she lost her husband Sam in a tragic ski accident. Just weeks later, her professional life also changed, when she was asked to step into the role of proprietor of the legendary Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain resorts, a role Sam had occupied for years. We spoke to Mary Celeste about her experience becoming a leader, while also navigating her grief.   In this episode, Mary Celeste shares:  The conversation that led to her becoming proprietor  How she gained the team’s trust What it was like to have her work and her life completely integrated  The motto that gets her through  Her tips for being a great host 

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