Working Gal's Guide

Today I chat with Sabrina Marzaro, founder of her own Marketing company, published author, and professor at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology! Sabrina takes us through the journey of launching her company Graphite & Ink, her experience working with companies like L'Oreal, and the process of deciding what career(s) to pursue. She explains how she's able to find balance and productivity within her life - which is great advice to any gal out there building their career! Besides splitting her time between New York City and Paris (how cool!), Sabrina also has a very similar story to Netflix's Emily in Paris! She shares an interesting experience about how she actually got to be part of Emily In Paris... tune in to find out how! Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe Gal's! Sabrina's book, Swiping For Prince Charming: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/swiping-for-prince-charming-sabrina-marzaro/1132646854 Sabrina's website: www.sabrinamarzaro.com Sabrina's Instagram: @sabrina.marzaro Working Gal's Guide: @WorkingGalsGuide

Today I chat with Stephanie O'Quigley, a PR and Marketing Manager in the beauty and health space, podcaster, and award-winning blogger. Stephanie shares her journey of becoming a Marketing Manager at 21, moving to New York City from Ireland on her own, and how hustling and embracing challenges has helped her build her career. This episode is for anyone who needs to be inspired to build their career and side-hustle, wants to get into the beauty and health space, or is thinking of moving to a new city to pursue a job. Stephanie is incredibly accomplished, and hearing her story is the exact motivation we all need! Working Gal's Guide: @workinggalsguide Stephanie's IG: @stephanieoquigley Stephanie's Blog: stephanieoquigley.com Stephanie's Podcast: The Wall

Michaela Slinger is 20-something Indie-Pop musician, songwriter, and recording artist from Vancouver, Canada! She shares the not-so-linear path she took to figure out she wanted to pursue music as a career, which is comforting and relatable to anyone who is still figuring out what they want to do. Beyond that, we chat mentorship, networking, family support - oh, and bring in a bit of nostalgia because we happen to be old friends. Today's episode is inspiring, and Michaela is a fantastic storyteller. Her new single Don't Wait is coming out on October 22 - use the pre-save link below to add it to your library right now. If you enjoy the episode, remember to rate, review, and subscribe AND share with a friend! @WorkingGalsGuide "Don't Wait" Pre-Save Link: https://smarturl.it/MSDontWait Instagram: @MichaelaSlinger Spotify Profile: Michaela Slinger Apple Music Profile: music.apple.com/ca/artist/michaela-slinger/1469616400 Facebook: www.facebook.com/michaelaslingermusic Website: www.michaelaslinger.com

Today's episode is with Megan & Sydney, ladies from the fashion world! Both gals are digital content creators and run lifestyle blogs. We chat about how through networking, Sydney got in touch with Megan and was hired on as a Creative Marketing Assistant to help with Megan's company, Shades of Pinck. Megan shares her journey of launching and growing Shades of Pinck, and how she's been able to make it her full time career. Both ladies share some juicy BTS of photoshoots, working for brands, and growing their respective personal brands. If you're interested in entrepreneurship, building a personal brand, or getting into the lifestyle blogging and fashion industry - this episode's for you! www.sydneyhopesblog.com | @sydneyhopeee www.shadesofpinck.com | @shadesofpinck @workinggalsguide

Jessica Milagros was on Big Brother Season 21, is a plus size model, and was formally working her way up the corporate ladder in marketing. In Part 2, we dive deep into Jessica's Big Brother experience - including BTS of filming, life after Big Brother, and of course her opinions on this season's AllStar players. Jessica's YouTube [Girl Let's Agree to Disagree]: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ2dk3mkvd2B-_I7L6K92Lg Jessica's Instagram: @jmilagrosplus Working Gal's Guide IG: @WorkingGalsGuide

Jessica Milagros was on Big Brother Season 21, is a plus size model, and was formally working her way up the corporate ladder in marketing. In Part 1 today we chat all about her career and why she chose to pursue marketing, why she left the marketing agency she worked at to model fulltime, and start to get into her experience on BB. In Part 2 next week, we dive deep into Jessica's Big Brother experience - including BTS of filming, life after Big Brother, and of course her opinions on this season's AllStar players. Jessica's YouTube [Girl Let's Agree to Disagree]: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ2dk3mkvd2B-_I7L6K92Lg Jessica's Instagram: @jmilagrosplus Working Gal's Guide IG: @WorkingGalsGuide

Today I'm here with an ultimate girlboss, Renata D'Agrella. As her day job, Renata works in the fashion industry at Coach, and has previously worked for places like Oscar de la Renta and with celebs like JLo! Recently as well, Renata's popped off on TikTok for creating content about her life in NYC.  Tune in to find out how Renata broke into the fashion industry, how she blew up on TikTok, and some of the advice she has for people out there who are early in their careers.  Renata's IG & TikTok: @rendagrella Working Gal's Guide IG: @workinggalsguide

Today I chat with Nina Krstic, award winning director and producer. She most recently produced The Last Dance - a Netflix/ESPN docuseries that ROCKED the pop-culture world. Nina's won numerous awards for the films she's worked on, which include an Academy Award for OJ: Made In America in 2017. Nina shares her experience working behind the scenes on The Last Dance, and talks about her experience as being a female in a male-dominated industry. Find Nina: www.ninakrstic.com Working Gal's Guide's IG: @WorkingGalsGuidr

Today I chat with Krystal Goodman - the gal who's doing it all when it comes to health! Krystal has her own nutrition coaching business, is a personal trainer, coaches at OrangeTheory Fitness, and works as a nutritionist at a hospitality organization in Tennessee... not to mention, has a FANTASTIC Instagram presence where she shares health tips and tricks.  Krystal tells us all about how she changed her original college plan, what a nutritionist is, how she's channeling her entrepreneurial spirit into her businesses, and more. Krystal's Instagram: @thekleannutritionist Working Gal's Guide: @WorkingGalsGuide

Today's episode is co-hosted by... (drum roll)... returning guest Lauren Lapid! Lauren and I both recently hit our one year milestone at our first post-grad jobs, so we take took time to reflect and explore the top 6 lessons we learnt. Some of the topics & questions we touch on include: How do you get your dream project or client within your first year? How much do people really care about the college you went to? Should you care about managing a relationship with your manager? Does it matter if you build connections with co-workers outside of your department? For those of you who are new to Lauren - she's a podcaster extraordinaire, Conde Nast's star employee, a NYC gal, and a creator of content for brands such as Vogue, Wired, and Bon Appetit! She's a girl boss if I've ever met one, and an absolute wealth of knowledge. Find Lauren: @laurenlapid.jpeg @rookiesintherealworld Find Rookie's In The Real World on all streaming platforms Find Working Gal's Guide: @workinggalsguide

Today's guest is Janelle Saccucci, a Digital Marketing Manager at CRAFT. Previously, Janelle worked at a well-known beverage company, where she started as an intern and made her way up to manager and then Marketing DIRECTOR! Such a #GirlBoss story! Janelle shares tangible tips on how to have conversations with management about career growth and goals, discusses how thought-leadership can help you standout in a positive way, and on why continuous learning and education has helped advance her career.  Working Gal's Guide: @workinggalsguide  Janelle's Website: www.janellesaccucci.com Janelle's Instagram: @janellesaccucci

Today's guest is Kirsten Grohs, Manager of Football Administration for NFL Team Atlanta Falcons. Originally from Canada, Kirsten studied Psychology in Ontario for her undergrad, but went on to apply for Grad school for sports administration at Ohio University. She wasn't accepted her first time applying, so Kirsten spent time working in the CFL before applying for a second time a year later - and this time, getting in! After completing that program, Kirsten went on to work for the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Mamba Academy, and the Falcons. Kirsten shares her experiences as a women in male-dominated industry and tells a story of perseverance and self-belief - she's such an incredible, hard-working gal with inspiration insight into how to start and elevate your career.  Working Gal's Guide Instagram: @WorkingGalsGuide Kirsten's LinkedIn: Kirsten Grohs  

Tarini is currently a Machine Learning Engineer/Data Scientist at Realtor.com. Originally from India, Tarini moved to New York to study at Columbia University for her masters in Philosophy in Earth Science - yes, a MPhil. in Earth Science! This field, as you can imagine, is different than Machine Learning - so after spending a time doing research in that field (including part of that at Sea), Tarini went back to school to be a Data Scientist.  Tarini gives tips on how to meet new people when moving for school or work, takes into the the world of data science and what a machine learning engineer does, and more.  Tarini's IG: @Tarini_b Working Gal's Guide IG: @WorkingGalsGuide  Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! 

In today's episode I chat with CEO & Co-Founder of Break the Love, Trisha Goyal. Break the Love is an online platform that allows tennis players - of all levels - to connect, learn, play, and compete virtually and locally. Prior to founding Break the Love, Trisha worked in Product at companies including HuffPost, GIPHY, and ESPN. Trisha shares what the transition from her "corporate" role at GIPHY to focusing on Break the Love full-time was like, how her and her team have grown the Break the Love community, and what her day-to-day as CEO is like. Working Gal's Guide Instagram: @WorkingGalsGuide Break the Love: www.breakthelove.com Break the Love's Instagram: @BreakTheLove

In today's episode I chat with Chloe Elise, millennial money coach and CEO of Deeper Than Money. Chloe shares her story of paying of over $36,000 of debt in less than 18 months at the age of 22 - and how this led her to want to help others achieve their financial goals. Her company, Deeper Than Money, provides everything from group and private coaching, a program to pay off debt, a podcast packed with information, and more. The energy Chloe brings is infectious, and the tips she shares are tangible and actionable - tune in for a good one, gals! Working Gals Guide Instagram: @WorkingGalsGuide Deeper Than Money Instagram: @deeperthanmoneyco Deeper Than Money Site: www.deeperthanmoney.mykajabi.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/DeeperThanMoney Chloe's Instagram: @deeper.than.money “Unsuccessful people make decisions based on current situations. Successful people make decisions based on where they want to be.” -Benjamin Hardy

Working Gal's Guide Instagram: @WorkingGalsGuide In today's episode I chat with Shelby, a college student and founder of shoplutely.com. Shelby founded Lutely in May 2020, and the business blew up when thousands of orders were placed in the matter of a few weeks! Shelby shares how she grew Lutely, the different components of starting an online shop she had to learn (including building a website, developing an Instagram, setting prices, and scaling the creation of her tie-dye sets). Shelby's story is incredibly interesting & inspirational - especially considering she's only in her early 20's!  Website: shoplutely.com  Lutely's Instagram: @shoplutely 

In today's episode I chat with Lauren Lapid, a graphic designer at Condé Nast Entertainment in New York City. Her work can be seen in brands such as Vogue, GQ, Bon Appetit, and Wired (wow, girl boss much?).  When she isn't working her 9-5 at Condé Nast, she freelances and hosts her own podcast called Rookies in the Real World. Lauren and I cover topics including what a graphic designer at Condé Nast does, imposter syndrome, how to stand out as a young and new employee, her internships at USA Today and Paramount Pictures, and more. Lauren gives some incredible tips for any career-driven and ambitious gal!  Lauren's Instagram: @laurenlapid.jpeg Rookie's in the Real World: @rookiesintherealworld Working Gal's Guide Instagram: @workinggalsguide

In today's episode I chat with Aliyah Funschelle - a college sports reporter, host of her own sports talk show, and creator of the brand Sports with Aliyah! Aliyah shares her experience breaking into a predominately male-dominated career, as well as the behind-the-scenes and day-to-day of her reporting and talk show jobs. Aliyah was so enjoyable to chat with, a phenomenal story teller, and a real go-getter. Give this episode a listen if you're looking to be inspired!  Aliyah's Instagram: @funschelle18 Sports with Aliyah: @sportswithaliyah Working Gal's Guide Instagram: @WorkingGalsGuide

In today's episode I chat with Taylor Vahey, a soon-to-be college Sophomore from Cape Cod. Taylor's done everything from acting, to writing a book, to building her personal brand through YouTube and Podcasting.... all while balancing school! Taylor's been in series' and films including The Society on Netflix and Hightown on Starz, and she takes us behind-the-scenes of being on set and chats about some of the celebs she's met and worked with throughout the years. Spoiler alert: one of those celebs is Adam Sandler! Taylor's an inspiration to anyone wanting to balance multiple projects in their portfolio, and anyone with an entrepreneurial mind. Taylor's IG: @taylorvahey Taylor's YT: Taylor Vahey Taylor's Podcast: Tales of Tayls Find Taylor in the likes of That's My Boy (2012), The Society (Netflix), Hightown (Starz), and Hubbie Halloween (2020) Working Gal's Guide IG: @WorkingGalsGuide Thanks for tuning in! Remember to rate, review, and subscribe if you enjoyed today's episode.

In today's episode I chat with Ginny King. While attending Pace University in NYC, Ginny had five internships at NBC - including at NBC Bravo where she helped plan and execute BravoCon! She shares the story of how networking and persistence helped her land her first internship, gives advice on how to bring and add value to your team and company, and how she's been able to create her own opportunities time and time again. Tune in for an inspiring story and a fun conversation with this girl boss! IG: @ginnykingfit Workout Guides: www.ginnykingfit.com/shop-1 Podcast: Twin Talk YouTube: Carrie and Ginny King Working Gal's Guide Instagram: @WorkingGalsGuide

I had a conversation with Ebun around racial injustice in Canada and the USA and what people can do to be better allies at this time. Link to petitions, protests, and more: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/# Black Lives Matter Resources: https://blacklivesmatter.com/resources Text FLOYD to 55-156 Donate to: George Floyd Memorial Fund, Minnesota Freedom Fund, Black Visions Collectives, Reclaim the Block, Campaign Zero, and Unicorn Riot 13th on Netflix

On today's episode I chat with Samantha Savoy. Samantha talks about why she pursued HR at University, gives us LinkedIn and resume tips, and shares her plans to complete her Masters in Germany! She also speaks about her past work experience, including being a Technical Analyst for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, and how she recently launched her own HR consulting business. Her company, Golden Ghrl, provides services such as LinkedIn audits, interview prepration, and resume creation. This gal is a hustler, so I can't wait for you to tune in and get inspired! Samantha's IG:@samanthasavoy_ Golden Ghrl's IG:@goldenghrl Working Gal's Guide's IG: @WorkingGalsGuide

In today's episode I chat with Molly Elizabeth - a celebrity stylist, fashion designer, and creative director who's worked for company's including Revolve and groups such as The Chainsmokers. Molly's career began as a teen when she created and showed her first fashion line. Since then, she's showcased at New York Fashion Week, been cast on Project Runway Junior S2, and has started her own brand. Molly's story is truly inspiring, and I can't wait for you to listen! We chat about her experience on Project Runway, the difference between working a 9-5 in design versus freelancing, how doing unpaid work can help launch your career, and more. My favorite quote from Molly today: "Don't wait until you're perfect to get started". Molly's IG: @mollyelizabethdesigns Molly's site: styledbymollyelizabeth.com Molly's Brand, BELLE DE VOIR: @belledevoir Working Gal's Guide IG @WorkingGalsGuide

In today's episode I chat with Diana Cordoba, who started and runs her own special events hair and makeup business in Indiana. Diana started with a passion for makeup when she was a teen, and turned that into a career after she attended cosmetology school. Since then, she's been able to grow a successful business and grow her company into a full team that specializes in wedding events. Diana's Instagram: @diacobra Simply Blue's Instagram: @simplybluellc And follow Working Gal's Guide at @workinggalsguide on Insatgram. Enjoy today's episode, and see you next time!

In today's episode I chat with Cassandra McClure - an entrepreneur in the clean beauty space, founder of Clean Beauty Con, and creator of the Clean Beauty Podcast. Cassandra's also an award-winning makeup artist, and has been featured on networks and publications including Forbes, CBS, and Brit+Co. Cassandra gets raw and real about her personal and career journey, and shares how a medical diagnoses in 2018 motivated her to turn to clean beauty as an alternative to the makeup that was giving her allergies. From that experience, Cassandra has become a clean beauty advocate, and created and founded a number of clean beauty centric initiatives. This episode is an inspiring one, and I can't wait for you to tune in! Website: www.cassandramcclure.com Podcast: Clean Beauty Podcast Instagram: @cassandramcclure Clean Beauty Con Instagram: @CleanBeautyCon (register at cleanbeautycon.com/register) And of course, follow us at @WorkingGalsGuide on Instagram. Until next time, gals!

Today's guest is Emily Elizabeth Duong - Emily's a business owner and founder, corporate business consultant, blogger, and host of the "What Fulfills You? Podcast". Emily started her own skate wear company at 16 years old, and has since been able to grow it to have a global reach. While doing so, she's maintained a corporate career in Sales as well as the content creation projects in her portfolio. Our conversation leads us to discuss why she started her company and how she scaled it, how her personality has helped her with her professional achievements, and why she appreciates having both corporate and entrepreneurial experiences. Today's episode is truly an inspiring one - can't wait for you to tune in! Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe and find us on Instagram at @workinggalsguide. Emily's IG: @emilyeduong Emily's Blog: emilyelizabeth.blog The What Fulfulls You Podcast: emilyelizabeth.blog/podcast Elite Skate Wear IG: @eliteskatewear Enjoy the episode, gals!

Today's guest is Charlene Hew, a UX Designer from Vancouver, Canada. Charlene tells us what UX design is, whether or not you have to be a super technical person or not to pursue it (spoiler alert: you don't!), whether or not you need to go to college or not to pursue it (spoiler alert: not necessarily!), and tips on building out a portfolio. She also dives into her experiences working at a enterprise sized organization versus a start-up organization, and the pros and cons of both. If you're interested in UX Design, this is a great episode for you to tune into! Charlene's IG: @charhew.design Charlene's Website: www.charlenehew.com And of course, follow us on IG at @workinggalsguide

In today's episode I chat with Carolyn Twersky, an assistant editor for Seventeen covering topics including celebrities, entertainment, and beauty. Carolyn talks about how she had to create her own opportunities as a teen to get writing and journalism experience, and how that determination helped her get into Northwestern's journalism program. During school she completed internships at Seventeen, Art News, and The Cut, and she spills on the details of how she was able to get them. Tune in for Carolyn's advice and tips to anyone who wants to get into the magazine industry, as well as some tidbits about her favorite celebrity interviews. IG: @carolyntwersky Work at Seventeen: https://www.seventeen.com/author/220182/Carolyn-Twersky And of course, give us a follow on IG @workinggalsguide

On today's episode I chatted with Gabby Dionisio, a 9th grade teacher from North Carolina. Gabby shares the self-reflection she went though when she decided she no longer wanted to pursue English and Journalism during college, and how she realized her true passion and skills were better suited for Education. In a very open and vulnerable chat, Gabby talks about the reality of being a teacher, shares the best parts and challenges of her job, and discusses how she recently started her own podcast. Can't wait for you to tune in and get inspired! Podcast: Twenty Something Trials IG: @twentysomethingtrials And of course, give us a follow on IG @workinggalsguide

In today's episode I chatted with Brooke Miccio, who is a Youtuber and podcaster. After graduating college in 2019, Brooke accepted a job in tech sales. She's currently transitioned out of that corporate role and is now working for her self, pursuing her Youtube channel and podcast full time. Brooke and I discuss getting into a post-grad routine, her journey with Youtube, how she grew her channel and community, and much more! Podcast: Gal's On The Go IG: @brookemiccio YT: Brooke Miccio And of course, give the Working Gal's Guide podcast a follow on IG too @workinggalsguide.

In today's episode I chatted with Sydney Hope Bernhardt, a fashion merchandising student and blogger from North Carolina. Sydney discusses how she built her own professional network in college, which has ultimately helped her get internships in the corporate fashion space. She also tells us what fashion merchandising is, her experience at NYFW, the on-campus organization's she's joined during college, and how she started and has grown her fashion + lifestyle blog. She's SUCH a boss, so I can't wait for you to tune in! IG: @sydneyhopeee Blog: www.sydneyhopesblog.com And of course, follow us on IG @workgalsguide.