The Women.com Podcast

On today's podcast-exclusive interview, we speak with actress Jonica Booth. Some may know Jonica for having been on Oxygen's reality series Bad Girls Club Season 12 known as "Blu". Other's might recognize Jonica from her most recent role as Chastity "Duke of Miami" on Issa Rae's highly-anticipated comedy series now available to stream on HBO Max, Rap Sh!t. During this interview, we chat with Jonica about her various roles, including Rap Sh!t and what it was like working with the iconic Issa Rae. We learn more about Jonica's character, Chastity, and what drew her to the role. We speak with Jonica about her love for rap and the shows portrayal of female rappers. If you're a fan of Rap Sh!t and want to hear more about the show, characters, and behind-the-scenes details, you won't want to miss this exciting interview! Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

Dana Donofree's life turned upside down on the day before her 28th birthday when she found out she had breast cancer. After undergoing treatments, chemotherapy, and a double mastectomy, she just wanted to feel like herself again, but was having trouble finding bra's that fit her correctly and made her feel confident. Dana decided to take her background in fashion and create her own line of boob-inclusive bras, AnaOno Intimates. AnaOno bras are completely underwire free, comfortable, soft, and inclusive for *all* boobs meaning one boob, two boobs, no boobs, or new boobs! No more grandma-like medical bras that are bulky and unattractive - these bras make you feel comfortable and confident. Plus, AnaOno uses real breast cancer survivors as their models, and they donate 10% of profits to Jill's Wish, an organization providing financial support to breast cancer patients. During this interview, we learn more about Dana's story and battle with breast cancer. We also get a look at a few of the AnaOno bras and what makes them so boob-inclusive. We also touch upon the importance of using real cancer survivors as models, and how AnaOno is working to break taboos and normalize and support all boobs. Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

On today's episode we chat with Lindsay McCormick, CEO and founder of the eco-friendly toothpaste brand, Bite. Bite which stands for Because it's the Earth, is known for making non-toxic oral care products. Its mission is to help the planet become a healthier and plastic-free world. Their Toothpaste bits are all-natural, zero-waste, tube-free, 100% vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free toothpaste tablets. Lindsey's creations of eco-friendly and sustainable toothpaste "bits," were featured on ABC's Shark Tank where she turned down a 6-figure deal from both Mark Cuban and Kevin O'Leary. The company went viral overnight and was named one of Fast Company's Most Creative People! Today, Bite has become an 8-figure sustainable personal care business! Tune into this podcast exclusive episode so you can learn more about Bite and all the health benefits her company brings to not only the planet but ourselves. Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

Sydney Brett is a model, philanthropist, and current college student who joined us on our platform to speak about her nonprofit. Sydney's experience with bullying both by her peers and teachers in elementary school is what pushed her to found her nonprofit, Stronger Than You Think. Launched in 2017, Stronger Than You Think is a 501 C (3) non-profit organization. It was founded to help raise awareness of the direct correlation between mental health and bullying. Stronger Than You Think aims to teach kindness by offering anti-bullying workshops, girls empowerment workshops, parent workshops, and even an "Unfiltered Photo Shoot" where children partake in a raw, unfiltered photoshoot and discuss the impacts of social media. During this interview with Sydney, we speak about her experience and how she was able to take something negative that happened to her and turn it around into something that can help others. Even at such a young age, Sydney is already such an inspirational figure and we're excited to share her voice and story with our platform. Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

Sashee Chandran is the founder and CEO of Tea Drops. Being born to a Chinese mother and Sri Lankan father (who was actually born on a tea estate), Sashee grew up with a strong love and appreciation for tea, and it was actually her own tea drinking that inspired her to rethink the way we consume tea. She was looking for an environmentally friendly, convenient, yet high-quality tea experience that simply didn't exist, so she decided to create it herself. Tea Drops are organic whole leaf teas shaped into fun drops that melt into finely ground plant fiber. By making an assortment of bagless, organic, whole leaf teas, Tea Drops sheds 15% less waste than traditional tea bags. During this live interview with Sashee, she tells us more about her background and the process of creating Tea Drops. She tells us more about her fair-trade and organic supply chain, along with Tea Drops' partnership with the Thirst Project to provide clean water to people in need. Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

Romy Schorr has been "influencing" her followers and fans since before influencers were even a thing! Romy decided to start her blog, Romy Raves, over 15 years ago and has been sharing all of her favorite lifestyle products and tips ever since. As a midlife blogger and influencer, she serves as a source of influence to all women, especially those who are middle-aged. During this exclusive interview with Romy, we talk about her history and what made her want to become a blogger. Romy shares some of her favorite advice and life lessons she's learned, along with some of her current favorite go-to products from makeup and skincare to LA restaurants. Tune in to hear all of Romy's positive advice, tips, and more. Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

Today on The Women.com Podcast we speak with two long time best friends who decided to follow in their father's entrepreneurial footsteps and start their own brand, Franki Ray. Franki Ray is a Texas-Based luxury lifestyle brand that creates fashionable apparel and business couture for the modern consumer. They use only the highest-quality, buttery-soft leather matched with bold patterns, colors, and designs for their products. Franki Ray is most known for their modern reinvention of the traditional masculine and boring briefcase. During this interview we talk more about this reiteration and why it's so important for women to have access to fashionable, buisiness-savvy apparel. In this interview we also learn more about Sasha and Stacey's backgrounds, and the challenges they faced while creating a business. If you love fashion, are looking to start a business and want advice, or just love Franki Ray's designs, tune in to learn more! Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

Meet the CEO and Founder, of ShopThing, Maggie Adhami-Boynton. Maggie has created an IOS app that takes traditional online shopping and makes it LIVE! You can tune into the app (or on social media) to shop live with their influencers who are showing you the products in real-time. You can ask questions, get information from the influencers, and the best part is, all the items are majorly discounted! You'll be able to shop luxury designers at huge discounts. During this interview with Maggie, we learn more about ShopThing and how it works. We find out the inspiration behind the app, and hear how they're able to secure such amazing discounts for their customers. If you're a fan of luxury goods, online shopping, and deals, you won't want to miss this interview! Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

After interviewing hundreds of women, co-founder and CEO of Swiminista, Andréa Bernholtz realized that many women were experiencing the same issues with their swimwear. She decided to take matters into her own hands and co-founded the modern luxury swimwear brand, Swiminista. The brand uses recycled materials to make their swimsuit fabrics, and their swimsuits are made to solve all of the annoyances we experience with bathing suits. During this interview with Andréa Bernholtz, she tells us all about her entrepreneurial history, including chatting about her successful clothing line, Rock & Republic. We talk all about Andrea's history and her current endeavor, Swiminista. She hopes that Swiminista swimsuits can help women feel more confident and comfortable, and chic, of course. To learn more about her innovative swimsuits and Andréa's advice for other entrepreneurs, be sure to tune in! Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

Xenia Chen is an investment banker turned designer and CEO. Working in a male-dominated industry, tights and nylons were staple pieces in her wardrobe. Xenia Chen founded her own tights brand, Threads, because she was tired of the problems she consistently found with other tights and nylons on the market. During this interview, Xenia opens up about what it was like switchting from a male-dominated industry, to becoming a female founder and running a women-focused company. She also explains what sets her brand apart from other competitors, including quality of garments, affordbale pricing, and inclusivity of all genders and bodies. If you're interested in female entrepreneurship and want to hear Xenia's avice for aspiring entrepreneurs, be sure to tune in! Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

Amanda McCracken is a late-in-life virgin who gained worldwide recognition through her New York Times article titled "Does My Virginity Have a Shelf Life?". After dating 100 men and realizing she was longing for the unattainable man, Amanda attended therapy and set out to find herself and learn what she truly desired. Through her transitional journey, she met the man of her dreams and ended her 41-year-old virginity. Amanda has become an intimacy advocate who speaks and writes about sexual empowerment. She uses her words, including those she shared with us in this interview, to inspire those around her and encourage authentic, loving, and long-lasting connections between partners. In this interview we discuss Amanda's story, how she ended up finding her perfect mate, the power in voluntary celibacy, and so much more so be sure to tune in! Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

Jamie Varon has been sharing her life with the world through various online blogs for the past decade. Today, she is a writer, designer, digital course creator, and creative consultant. Her book, Radically Content: Being Satisfied in an Endlessly Dissatisfied World is no different. Radically Content discusses how we live in a world that capitalizes on our dissatisfaction, and is actually on track to be turned into a movie or TV show! During this interview with Jamie Varon, we discuss some of the topics from her book, including ⁠diving into our society's "hustle culture" and how to break away from it. We discuss tips on finding contentment in a world that profits off our dissatisfaction. We also talk a lot about the role of social media and comparison in our society, and why you should stop measuring your happiness through likes. Jamie Varon offers so much insight into how to give yourself self-trust, and find true happiness by breaking out of societal norms. Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

Andrea Xu is the founder and CEO of the Asian-grocery delivery app, Umamicart. Andrea launched this business during the pandemic, a time when Asian racism and violence against Asians what at its peak. She wanted to create a platform that would make fresh Asian foods, snack, and groceries more accessible to everyone, and also give Asian vendors and Asian-owned businesses a new sales channel. Being an Asian female founder, Andrea created Umamicart's platform to drive awareness of issues impacting the AAPI community. Prioritizing Asian-owned businesses, the platform supports immigrant-owned businesses and other small businesses. During this interview we talk about all of these important topics, and hear more about Andrea's personal story and entrepreneurial journey. Be sure to tune in to hear the full interview! Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

Tanika Ray is an entertainment journalist, pop culture specialist, TV personality, and the host of her mommy-focused podcast, Mamaste. The former Extra co-host has hosted numerous shows for major networks, and covered events including the Oscars, Emmys, Golden Globes, Met Gala and many others. Tanika now focuses on being a mother and her podcast, Mamaste. During this interview with Tanika, she opens up about her past and how her own childhood and relationship with her mother has affected her life and motherhood. She speaks about what it takes to be a good mom, and various things she's learned on her journey through motherhood. Our talk with Tanika is raw and real, we learned so much from her and think everyone can benefit from listening to this empowering and enlightening conversation about motherhood, self-love, and so much more. Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

Deborah Graham is the star of SiriusXM's Psychic Connection with Deborah Graham, and TLC's The Psychic Matchmaker. Deborah is also the author of her book, Psychic Deborah Graham's Guide to Attracting and Keeping Your True Love. Deborah has dedicated her life to helping people find and connect with their soulmates, and she even offers private readings where you can learn more about when you'll find the one. During this interview with Deborah, she dives into all things love related. From the differences between soul mates and twin flames, her "rule of three" when it comes to dating, to how to break bad dating habits or say goodbye to negative people. Deborah offers her advice and expertise for people who are looking for their soulmates and long-term connections. So whether you're looking for your soul mate or have already found them and want to learn more about your connection, be sure to tune into this exclusive interview! Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

Alysha Newman is a 2x Canadian Olympic Pole Vaulter, 5x All-American & Record Holder, Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist, and model. She is a role model to her many followers and uses her platform to advocate for body positivity, perseverance and self-love. She is known for being very open and raw, sharing her struggles and injuries with her fans to remind them that success is hard-work. During this exclusive interview with Alysha, she talks about her athletic history and her many years of hard work to get to where she is today. We speak with Alysha about the importance of self-love, including loving your own body, and how she has been able to achieve this positive mindset. Alysha also talks about the importance of being real on social media, and catches us up on her latest training and hopes for the future! Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

Dr. Lana Butner is a board-certified naturopathic doctor (ND) and licensed acupuncturist who has a medical practice in New York City. As a Naturopathic Doctor, her practice involves using natural methods, lifestyle changes, diet, etc. to heal the body from the inside out, as opposed to simply receiving a prescription. During this interview, Dr. Lana Butner dives deep into what naturopathic medicine really is and how it compares and contrasts to conventional medicine. She talks about her background and the qualifications she went through to become an ND. She also touches upon gut health, women's health, and many other relevant topics. If you're at all interested in holictic or natural wellness, be sure to listen to this interview! Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

You may recognize Buffie Purselle from the Bravo show, Married to Medicine, and she's also a personal finance expert with over 20 years of experience in the finance industry. Her successful career has led her to become the founder of Buffie, LLC and the author of her book and e-course, Crawl Before You Ball. During this exclusive live interview, we pick Buffie's brain about all things finance. You'll learn about the difference between wealthy and rich, how to tackle debt, and tips and tricks to becoming more financially stable and free. We discuss the connection between mental health and finance, and how to improve both. Buffie shares so many gems during this interview that you won't want to miss! Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

In honor of Pride Month, we spoke with Wynne Nowland, who has been living happily as a trans woman for the past 5 years. Being the CEO of Bradley & Parker, a well-respected insurance brokerage firm, Wynne had a late-in-life transition. At the age of 56, Wynne decided to embrace her true identity and come out as transgender. She is now an advocate for both the trans community, and also the plus size community. During this interview with Wynne, she tells us her story, and the obstacles she faced along the way. She shares her advice and support for others who may be going through similar experiences, and tells us what she wished she had known before transitioning. Wynne hopes that sharing her story and her experiences will help normalize trans experiences and we're honored to give her a platform to do so! Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

Tiffany Scott is changing the game when it comes to her salon and hair extensions. Through her own experiences, she understands that hair extensions can change lives and help women rebuild their confidence, which is why she decided to create her own line of ethically-sourced hair extensions, Tiffany Scott Hair Extensions! Her premier line of reusable, long-lasting keratin clip-in extensions are made of real hair that's ethically sourced. These locks have even caught the attention of celebrity clents such as Kelly Clarkson and Selena Gomez. During our enlightening interview with Tiffany, she shares her personal journey with hair extensions, and what makes her extensions superior to others on the market. We discuss the various types of extensions her line offers, which type is best for what person, along with best practices for putting in and maintaining extensions. Towards the end of the interview Tiffany also offers a ton of super useful general hair tips for keeping your hair healthy, vibrant and moisturized. Tiffany knows her stuff so you won't want to miss these helpful tips that will have your locks looking better than ever! Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

We spoke with Body Positivity Expert & Senior Brand Manager of Shapermint, Gabrielle Richards, along with Ashley Batz, the photographer behind their campaigns, about the importance of making women feel comfortable in their bodies. Shapermint is a shapewear brand that also offers shaping swimwear! In their latest campaigns, they've committed to using real brand ambassadors as their models, and not retouching the bodies or skin of these women. During this interview, we first speak with Gabrielle about body positivity and Shapermint's revolutionary line of shaping swimsuits. We then speak with renowned photographer, Ashley Batz, who was the photographer behind Shapermint's recent "Make a Splash" launch campaign that featured diverse models with unretouched bodies. With Summer coming up, you won't want to miss this exlcusive interview! Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

In honor of Juneteenth, we went live with Alice Faye Duncan to talk about her book, the history of Juneteenth, and its relevance today. Alice Faye Duncan is a children's book author, school librarian, and activist whose recent children's book, Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth teaches children about the history behind Juneteenth. During this interview we chat with Alice about her book, how it was working with Opal Lee herself (aka the Grandmother of Juneteenth) on the book, and so much more. She shares with us the proper ways you can respectfully celebrate Juneteenth so be sure to tune in! Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

Josephine Atluri is a mother, mindfulness & meditation coach, podcast host, and author of the book 5-Minute Mindfulness for Pregnancy: Simple Practices to Feel Calm, Present, and Connected to Your Baby. 5-Minute Mindfulness for Pregnancy, is a guided journal to help parents tackle each new parental obstacle with grace and self-compassion. It provides them with the necessary tools to remain calm during each transition. These tools include mindfulness practices, breath work, and visualization. During this interview with Josephine, we discuss her journey to parenthood including IVF, international adoption, and surrogacy. She talks about the importance of breaking down the barriers around infertility and raising awareness and access to resources. We also dive into Josephines new book, and discuss tips for moms to remain mindful, calm, present, and connected to their baby throughout pregnancy and after their child is born. New moms, you won't want to miss this one! Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

Manna Kadar started her entrepreneurial journey in the beauty industry at the young age of just 16, when she bought her first mall-based cosmetics store. She has been continuously changing the beauty industry ever since, one award at a time. Her latest award-winning product is her Sea Minerals Face Mist, which was recently awarded the 2022 New Beauty Award. Manna Kadar is also a master of simple, quick and easy beauty/makeup techniques, which we were exctied to learn more about. During this exclusive podcast-only interview with Manna Kadar, we learn more about her background and the challenges she faced breaking into the beauty industry at such a young age. We also hear about her award-winning products and what makes them so special. Manna Kadar also walks us through her "7 Minute Face", a three-step, award-winning Beauty Simplified System for people who find makeup too technical and difficult. Tune into the interview beacuase you won't want to miss these tips! Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

Just in time for CW's Kung Fu season 2 finale which airs June 15th, we get the chance to speak with Vanessa Yao, Chinese Canadian actress who plays Mia on the show! We got all the details about what it was like filming the show, including chatting about behind-the scenes moments, deleted scenes, stunts, and more. During this interview, we talk with Vanessa about her baclground and what inspired her to become an actress. We chat about the character she plays, Mia, and what attracted her to the role. Vanessa also touches upon the representation of Asian culture in the show, and why it's important. Of course we also ask Vanessa about the finale and if there are any hints she can give us. If you're a fan of Kung Fu, you won't want to miss this exclusive interview! Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

Kim & Keyondra Lockett are an inspiring sister duo who worked together to build their luxury essentialwear clothing brand, Jolie Noir. In French, Jolie Noir means "pretty black" - the brand hopes to change the perception around dark colors (specifically black) being negative. They hope that their brand will remind peole that black is beautiful. During this interview with both Kim & Keyondra, we talk about what its like working with your sister to build a brand, along with what their inspiration behind the brand was. We also touch upon the importance of representation and also supporting Black-owned businesses. This celebrity stylist and award-winning singer sister duo have so much advice and positivity to offer, you won't want to miss it! "If I start insulting you in another language, you feel nothing. They don't mean anything to you because it's you who puts the meaning to it." - Salma Hayek via Bystander Revolution To watch the live interview on our Instagram page, click here . To read the women.com article about this interview, click here . Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

Kathleen Cameron is a chief manifestation success coach, leader and author. Kathleen went from Registered Nurse, to 8-figure coach, and through her Diamond Academy program, she teaches others how to do the same! Kathleen has demonstrated the true power of the mind and wants everyone to learn how to become a wealth manifestor. During this live interview with Kathleen, she gives tips to beginners who are looking to manifest the life of their dreams. She explains why money is actually one of the eeasiest things to manifest, and how to do it. She also offers insight into seeing and interpreting signs, and how you can use these signs to manifest success. If you're at all curious about manifestation, you won't want to miss this exclusive interview with one of the best manifesters in the world. To watch the live interview on our Instagram page, click here . To read the women.com article about this interview, click here . Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

Did you know that Black women are 2.9 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women? The heightened stress and anxiety Black women experience due to both gender and racial discrimination contributes greatly to this inequity, and has led to a crisis in the Black maternal health world. We got the chance to speak with Dr. Kanika Harris about this issue. Dr. Harris is the Director of Maternal Health for the Black Women's Health Imperative, an organization focused on promoting the physical, emotional and financial health and wellness of Black women. During this interview, we discuss perinatal mental health, the barriers to proper care that Black birthing people face, and present solutions to improve Black maternal healthcare. The Black maternal health crisis is often a "silent epidemic" but we're here to break that mold and bring awareness to this important issue. Help us bring this epidemic to light by listening to, learning from, and sharing this interview. Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

In honor of National Wine Day on May 25th, we spoke with sommelier and founder of The Hue Society, Tahiirah Habibi! Tahiirah is passionate about advocating for more Black, Brown, and Indigenous representation in the wine industry. In order to break cultural boundaries/stigmas, Tahiirah founded The Hue Society, a safe space for the community to learn, commune and find resources about all things wine. During this interview, we speak with Tahiirah about the importance of Black representation in the wine industry, and how The Hue Society is making that happen. We get Tahiirah's expert information about wine etiquette, what to look for in wines, and explanation of some crucial wine vocabulary. Celebrate national wine day by grabbing a glass of your favorite wine and listening to this enlightening episode! To watch the live interview on our Instagram page, click here . To read the women.com article about this interview, click here . Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

Just in time for the CW's All American: Homecoming season 1 finale, we got the chance to speak with Kelly Jenrette, who plays Dr. Amara Patterson on the show. Kelly is also known from her Emmy nomination as "Annie" in Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale and her roles on Manhunt: Deadly Games and Grandfathered. During this interview with Kelly Jenrette, she gives us all kinds of behind-the-scenes information and stories about the cast of All American: Homecoming, along with her reaction to the show getting renewed for a second season. Kelly gives us hints about the finale that you won't want to miss! If you're a fan of All American: Homecoming, or just love listening to actors talking about the process of making the show, we ecourage you to tune into this interview! To watch the live interview on our Instagram page, click here . To read the women.com article about this interview, click here . Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

Dr. Ellen Anderson is a health & wellness coach, Ph.D. psychologist, teacher, health coach, and published author. Through her work and her new book, she hopes to inspire and encourage women to live their best lives and embrace their midlife. During our interview, Dr. Ellen discussed her new book, Rock Your Midlife; a new, bestselling, much-needed guide to help women navigate and thrive through the transition to midlife. Dr. Ellen believes that we can outsmart and change our brains, moving to a place of self-love and happiness. Tune in to hear Dr. Ellen's life-changing advice so you can start rocking your midlife or whatever age you're at! Dr. Ellen shares her wisdom on how to embrace age, welcome change, and love yourself, in this inspiring live interview. Her outlook and positive words can completely shift your mindset - you don't want to miss it! To watch the live interview on our Instagram page, click here . To read the women.com article about this interview, click here . Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

You might recognize her as former Miss USA or as the girl from the iconic Doritos Super Bowl commericial, but now she's the founder of Re/Shape. Re/Shape is a a lifestyle platform that focuses on health and wellness, beauty, and fitness. Ali designed Re/Shape to help people remove things that are no longer serving them in their lives. During this live interview with Ali, she explains what prompted her to self-reflect and start removing things from her life that no longer served her. She also explains her tips for how to declutter your life, whether that be through meditation, introspection, or simply learning about yourself! If you're curious about how to let go of things that aren't bringing you value or joy, listen to this exlcusive interview! To watch the live interview on our Instagram page, click here . To read the women.com article about this interview, click here . Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

Achea Redd is a mental health activist, author, and the wife of former Olympian & NBA legend Michael Redd. She has written several novels, her latest being The Precipice of Mental Health: Becoming Your Own Safe Space. This novel is a reflective story that shares her personal battle with mental health. During this candid, raw, and enlightening live interview with Chea, she opens up about her mental health struggles inclduing suffering from depression. Her honesty about her struggles can give others who are going through the same thing, some hope or guidance to get through. Achea also offers advice for loved ones of those suffering from mental illness, on how to help. You won't want to miss this informative discussion where we get *real* about all things mental health. Whatever you're going through, Achea lets you know you're not alone! To watch the live interview on our Instagram page, click here . To read the women.com article about this interview, click here . Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

In this episode we speak with Kristen Denzer, a serial entrepreneur who has started several companies including her most recent venture; a bilingual immersive early education program called Tierra Encantada. Tierra Encantada stands apart from other early childhood education programs for many different reasons. It's a bilingual immersion program, so all the children learn Spanish to a level of fluency. All the teachers and staff are paid fairly and given benefits like paid leave, matched 401k, etc. Tierra Encantada also opts for inclusive and diverse teaching materials, instead of outdated ones where not every child feels represented. The program also offers gourmet, organic and healthy meals to it's children. During this interview, Kristen explains more about her unique and progressive educational program, including what inspired her to found it, what challenges she faced, and her advice for others out there who want to get involved or found their own companies. If you're a parent with young children, an entrepreneur looking to start a business, or just want to learn more about early childhood education, be sure to tune in! To watch the live interview on our Instagram page, click here . To read the women.com article about this interview, click here . Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

At the age of 21, Alexa Carlin was given a 1% chance to live after getting sepsis. Later on, she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. Instead of giving up, she created her own C.O.M.E.B.A.C.K. story and today is a successful public speaker, TV personality, author, and founder & CEO of Women Empower X (WEX). Alexa details her journey in her memoir, Adaptable. During our live interview with Alexa, she shared vulnerable stories from her memoir, Adaptable, hoping to empower women to stand up while getting knocked down, so they can come back and achieve their dreams. Tune into the interview to hear Alexa's inspiring story and motivational words. To watch the live interview on our Instagram page, click here . To read the women.com article about this interview, click here . Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

So many women live with hormonal imbalances that can cause a variety of health issues and affect every part of their lives - cystic acne, migraines, mood swings, unwanted weight gain, low libido, just to name a few. If you're experiencing any of these issues, know that there *is* a solution out there! We spoke with Julie McClure, CEO & Founder of Hello.Me, an innovative company that produces science-backed supplements that help women take control of their hormonal imbalances. In this interview, Julie opens up about her own struggles with hormonal imbalance, and how her frustration with a lack of solutions compelled her to create her own brand of natural supplements that help women take control of their hormonal imbalances. Hello.Me's products are science-backed, all natural, and easy to consume. When taken regularly, women can see a huge improvement in their overall wellbeing. So whether you're on birth control, experience PMS symptoms, PCOS, migraines, hormonal acne, or just want to feel better overall, be sure to tune into this interview to learn more about how Hello.Me supplements can help! To watch the live interview on our Instagram page, click here . To read the women.com article about this interview, click here . Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

We went live on Earth Day with CEO and Owner of Seattle Chocolate CO., Jean Thompson. Jean Thompson is passionate about pushing the chocolate industry forward, both through colorful packaging, chococolate marketed towards women, and ethical production and sourcing. Not only does Seattle Chocolate Co. work to protect the environment, but they're also very involved in philantrhopy, donating 10% of profits to Girls Inc., and through their Jcoco brand, donating meals to people in need. During this insightful interview with Jean, we learn all about the cocoa industry, from where and how it's farmed, to the envirionmental impact that it can have. If you're a lover of chocolate we HIGHLY recommend you listen to this interview, so you can learn more about where your chocolate is coming from and how you can make more ethical and sustainable choices when purchasing your next chocolate bar. To watch the live interview on our Instagram page, click here . To read the women.com article about this interview, click here . Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

Dr. Lyndsey Harper is a board certified OB/GYN who, throughout her career, came to realize that there was a lack of modern and accessible resources for women regarding sexual health and wellness. So many women would come to her with questions or concerns about sexual health from lack of desire, to painful intercourse. Dr. Harper wanted to create a platform where women could feel comfortable and safe to address these questions and concerns, so she created Rosy! Rosy is an app for women that provides an array of services for women's sexual wellness, including individual and group intimacy coaching, audio and written erotica, educational videos, a supportive online community, and much more. This app is perfect for any woman who has quesitons about their sexual health, wants to improve their sex lives, understand more, or just spice things up! During this live itnerview, Dr. Harper explains the benefits of her app, and destigmatizing women's sexual health. To watch the live interview on our Instagram page, click here . To read the women.com article about this interview, click here . Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

Stephanie Moram, the founder of Good Girl Gone Green, believes by lowering our carbon footprint we can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. She was initially inspired by the documentary, Food Inc., and from there has made it her life's mission to spread information and guidance about sustainable living. Through her Good Girl Gone Green blog, she offers easy tips and tricks, products to avoid, and other helpful information for anyone looking to lower their waste and reduce their environmental impact. She gave us some easy tips for beginners wanting to reduce their waste, during our live interview. Her advice is easy to follow and will save your wallet and the environment. Make sure you tune in to hear her tips on how to go green! To read the women.com article about this interview, click here . Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

Dr. Rebecca Siegel is a clinical psychiatrist and author of the newly published book, The Brain on Cannabis: What You Should Know about Recreational and Medical Marijuana. In her book, Dr. Siegel explores marijuana's therapeutic possibilities and its effects on the brain, based on her own work with patients and in her study of brain MRIs. During this podcast-exclusive interview, we dive deeper with Dr. Siegel into marijuana's healing effects and her patient experience with it. We answer all your burning questions (pun intended) about marijuana use and how it effects the brain. In this interview you'll hear more about marijuana's medical benefits, any downsides, what conditions it can help with, and why it affects some people differently than others. If you want to learn more about the brain on marijuana, tune in! Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

Tracy Crossley is a Behavioral Relationship Expert, podcast host, and author. She specializes in Insecure Attachment and helps individuals break unhealthy life and relationship patterns. Through sharing her own experiences, she helps people change their belief systems that drive their actions and behaviors. She aids in breaking patterns that individuals with insecure attachments often find themselves repeating. During our interview with Tracy, she dives into Attachment Theory, and gives her advice for parents on how to cultivate a secure attachment with their children. Tracy also explains the concept of the "Lizard Brain", how it controls so much of your life, and how to work with your Lizard Brain instead of against it. You won't want to miss Tracy's thoughtful insights, so tune in! To watch the live interview on our Instagram page, click here . To read the women.com article about this interview, click here . Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

Abby Gardner is a pop culture connossier, freelance writer, and host of one of Vogue's best podcasts on 2021, We Have Notes. She loves chatting about all things pop culture related, including her love for romance, love stories, fan fiction, and so much more. During this exclusive live interview with Abby, we discuss *why* we, as humans, love watching love stories unfold, and how romance in media has affected dating and finding a significant other in real life. We also discuss Abby's love for fan fiction, and how fan-fic has evolved over the years. Finally, we get Abby's opinion on some new reality TV shows like Love is Blind and The Ultimatum. You won't want to miss this fun and candid conversation! To watch the live interview on our Instagram page, click here . To read the women.com article about this interview, click here . Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

Besides being a pioneer and innovator of online yoga teacher training, Kate is an expert when it comes to embracing success by overcoming fears. Having to overcome health issues, a legal battle with her doctor, her yoga studio going bankrupt during the pandemic, and so much more, Kate learned how to persevere. Through her failures and triumphs, she has become passionate about empowering others and believes that by sharing her story, she can help others overcome their fears. Kate is now the Yoga Director and co-founder of the online Yoga Training program, YogaRenew. YogaRenew hopes to spread the knowledge of yoga worldwide by educating and inspiring its students. Thousands of yogis have been helped by Kate to become incredible, certified yoga instructors. During our live interview with Kate, she tells us about her troublesome journey and shares the techniques she used, including the "Fear Fighter Method" to power through her hardships. Kate also talks about why Yoga is the perfect career to invest in, and more about how the YogaRenew program works. Don't miss this exclusive live interview! To watch the live interview on our Instagram page, click here . To read the women.com article about this interview, click here . Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

Melissa Snover is a female entrepreneur and creator of Nourish3d, personalized gummy vitamins that can be geared towards any of your health needs including menopause and PCOS. As a registered nutritionist and health expert, Melissa wanted to create a product that was customizable for each individual to assist with their unique health needs. Nourish3d creates innovative, personalized nutrition gummy vitamins that are truly unique to you. You can take a quick 2-minute quiz on their site to receive your personalized recommendations based on your specific health needs. Nourish3d gummies are vegan, waste-free, and always made to order - they're actually 3-d printed (an innovation Melissa came up with herself!). In this live interview, we speak with Melissa about topics like menopause and PCOS, and how her gummies can help. Melissa tells us about her entrepreneurial journey which started at age 23, and how she pioneered the food tech industry by 3-d printing her gummies. Learn about Nourish3d vitamins, ways to cope with menopause, and so much more all in this exclusive interview, To watch the live interview on our Instagram page, click here . To read the women.com article about this interview, click here . Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

In the wake of last weeks Oscar's Ceremony, we're here with NYC Neuropsychologist, Dr. Sanam Hafeez to discuss alopecia; what it is, and how it affects people both physically and mentally. Along with many other accomplishments and accolades in the medical field Dr. Sanam Hafeez is also the founder and director of Comprehensive Consultation Psychological Services, P.C., and is currently a teaching faculty member at Columbia University. During this interview, Dr. Hafeez breaks down the clinical side of alopecia as well as its psychological ramifications which may help people understand the actions and emotions behind Will Smith standing up for his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith during the Oscars 2022. Aside from explaining alopecia and its effects, Dr. Hafeez also shares some positive ways to cope with alopecia. You won't want to miss this timely and informative interview! To watch the live interview on our Instagram page, click here . To read the women.com article about this interview, click here . Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

McKenzi Taylor is one of the US's top micro-wedding and elopement experts, offering luxe elopements at unique locations throughout the country. Taylor has been putting on these luxe elopements for the past 6 years, but once the pandemic hit in 2020, her business quadrupled as thousands of couples scrambled to scrap large 200-300 guest wedding plans to go “micro”. Originally, a wedding photographer by trade, McKenzi makes sure the weddings she plans have the same quality of vendors as larger weddings, just in a smaller, more intimate fashion. McKenzi Taylor's wedding company, Cactus Collective Weddings is known for securing exclusive locations with some of the most stunning outdoor venues, and putting together every detail for the perfect micro-wedding. As so many couples turn to smaller weddings and elopements, we were so excited to speak with McKenzi about what it all means and some tips for couples looking to elope! Tune in to hear McKenzi's wisdom and expertise about the newly popular micro-wedding trend. If you're planning a wedding anytme soon, you won't want to miss what she has to say! To watch the live interview on our Instagram page, click here . To read the women.com article about this interview, click here . Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

Shannon Vaughn is a former model, mother, and founder and CEO of luxury bath salts brand, Pursoma. Shannon suffered from agonizing ovarian cysts and looked all over for treatments that were alternative to surgical or medication. She finally tried detox bathing - adding salts to hot baths and soaking every night - and she realized a complete 180 in her health and wellness. Her cysts went away altogether and she felt better and healthier than ever. Now, through her all-natural bath salts collection, Pursoma, she offers this same healing to anyone! Pursoma soaks and body treatments were designed to improve wellness and help others reclaim healthier lives. Pursoma is a female-forward, female-invested, and female-run business. Their soaks include farm-harvested natural and mineral-rich Sea Salt and other elements that are 100% non-toxic, non-GMO, EWG verified, vegan, SLS-sulfate-paraben, and cruelty-free. During this exclusive live interview with Shannon, she told us about her wellness journey and how she discovered the healing power of bathing. She also tells us what sets Pursoma Salts apart from competitors on the market, and how it's important to have female-forward company policies. Shannon also explains the 5 steps to detox bathing - you won't want to miss it! To watch the live interview on our Instagram page, click here . To read the women.com article about this interview, click here . Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

On the night of the 100th Anniversary Miss America competition, Emma Broyles made history by becoming the first Miss Alaska and first Korean-American to be crowned Miss America! Emma plans to use her national platform to advocate for Building Community through Special Olympics. She chose Special Olympics because her older brother has Down syndrome. Through the practice of inclusion, she aims to help people from all walks of life be heard and respected. Emma is also very open about her mental health struggles, including ADHD and dermatillomania. She hopes that by sharing and speaking about her own struggles, she will spread awareness on these issues and also remind others who are struggling that they're not alone. During our candid conversation with Emma Broyles, she gives us first-hand insights into what Miss America is like behind-the-scenes. She shares her mental health struggles and discusses why women with ADHD often go undiagnosed. We also talk about her social impact initiative and why she chose the Special Olympics. Emma is insightful, hilarious, and so relatable - you won't want to miss this delightful interview! To watch the live interview on our Instagram page, click here . To read the women.com article about this interview, click here . Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

The Astrological New Year begins on March 20th. Are you wondering what this means for you and your zodiac sign? Luckily, we spoke with astrologer, Meghan Rose, about what the New Astrological Year will bring for each of the signs. Meghan Rose is a successful LA-based celebrity Spiritual Advisor, Intuitive Tarot Card Reader, and author of Glamour Magazine's Tarotscopes. During our live interview with Meghan, she opens up about her background and how she bacame interested in astrology, and talks about what the astrological new year will bring. She speaks about tarot card readings and debunks common myths, explaining the true value and meaning of the readings. Meghan also talks baout her modality, "Unearth", and what it's been like working with celebrities like Kelly Rutherford, Kerri Lee Walsh Jennings, and Emily Sears. If you're interested in astrology, or wondering how astrology works and afects our lives, be sure to tune into this exclusive interview! To watch the live interview on our Instagram page, click here . To read the women.com article about this interview, click here . Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

Women.com attended a private preview of The Immersive Shevchenko: Soul of Ukraine Exhibit and got the chance to speak with Ukrainian-born ballroom dancer and Dancing With the Stars Season 13 winner, Karina Smirnoff. The Immersive Shevchenko: Soul of Ukraine Exhibit is an immersive art exhibit highlighting the art and works of Taras Shevchenko, who was a highly influential Ukrainian poet, artist, and humanist of the 1800s. The exhibit, which can be found at the Lighthouse Art Space in Los Angeles, will be open to the public on March 15th from 12 PM to 9 PM for one day only. If you can't attend in person you can still go online to donate and watch the exhibit virtually - linked here. 100% of the proceeds from ticket sales will go directly to the Red Cross and National Bank of Ukraine Fund. We had an emotional and enlightening conversation with Karina about the current situation in Ukraine and how you can help. Karina shares her connection with Shevchenko's work, and offers her words of encouragement to the people of Ukraine. Don't miss this exclusive live interview! To watch the live interview on our Instagram page, click here . To read the women.com article about this interview, click here . Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.

Salma Hindy is a first generation Egyptian-Canadian Comedian. She is a graduate of Stand Up Comedy from Second City Toronto and has performed in comedy shows and festivals around the nation. Her comedy topics range from politics, to her experiences as the child of immigrant parents. Salma recently appeared on the hilarious Fuse series, True Dating Stories, to share her worst date story - an awkward blind date that her father arranged... and actually joined. You can watch the recreation of this date on Fuse TV, or listen to her talk about the date in our interview with her! In this podcast-exclusive interview, we got the hilarious details about her disaster date, along with hearing more about Salma's unique background, experiences, and who inspires her! Remember to follow womendotcom on instagram and subscribe to The Women.com Podcast for more exclusive interviews.