From an outsider's point of view, Mandana Dayani was on a clear path to success: After graduating from USC Gould School of Law, she had an offer lined up at a top firm. But something wasn't right. In episode six of Second Life, the chief brand officer of Everything But the House and former vice president of Rachel Zoe Inc. explains why changing careers was t ... Show More
Oct 29
The Who What Wear Podcast: WWW20 Presents: Celebrity Hairstylist and Beauty Founder Jen Atkin on Building Her Hair Empire
This month marks Who What Wear's 20th anniversary! To celebrate, we're spending all of October with guests who have left an indelible mark on the fashion-and-beauty world and grown up alongside us over the past two decades. This week, Hillary is joined by her good friend Jen Atki ... Show More
39m 47s
Oct 26
Monica Padman Returns! The Cocreator, Cohost, and Producer of Armchair Expert Is Back
Monica Padman is the cocreator, cohost, and producer of Armchair Expert. In her first Second Life episode in 2021, Padman chatted about her early dreams of being an actress and how she transitioned from nanny to creative partner to Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard. Since her last epi ... Show More
56m 14s
Oct 21
The Who What Wear Podcast: WWW20 Presents: How "Accidental" Stylist Jason Bolden Became the Go-To for Everyone From Nicole Kidman to Cynthia Erivo
This month marks Who What Wear's 20th anniversary! To celebrate, we're spending all of October with guests who have left an indelible mark on the fashion-and-beauty world and grown up alongside us over the past two decades. This week, Hillary is joined by one of the most influent ... Show More
48m 10s
Apr 2024
Chandrika Tandon: From McKinsey to a Grammy Nomination
<p>Growing up in India, Chandrika Tandon broke with tradition to pursue her education and became a high-powered, glass ceiling-shattering partner at the consulting firm, McKinsey & Company. But a “crisis of spirit” led her to re-evaluate her life, leave behind her corporate p ... Show More
44m 22s
May 2024
Authentic Success: Journey of Self-Expression with Diane Strand
In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews Diane Strand, exploring the fusion of creativity, marketing, and business. They emphasize authenticity and personal branding as critical for success, discussing the role of social media in shaping public image. Diane shares insights ... Show More
22m 51s
Jun 2019
How to Achieve Your Goals, with Leandra Medine of Man Repeller
From her parents' house to two million+ monthly readers, Leandra has built a media business at the forefront of fashion. With a firm belief that quality content should drive all, the Man Repeller team has grown to over twenty employees and continues to innovate into new lines of ... Show More
46m 33s
Jan 2025
Decisions That Made Me: Dana Denis-Smith (Obelisk Support, CEO)
Career clarity can be hard to find in the middle of a demanding 9 to 5, but sometimes getting away from it all for a while can make you realise what you really want from work. For Dana Denis-Smith, the world's highest mountain range did the trick. She tells Evan Davis how it insp ... Show More
14m 3s
Jun 2024
Glassdoor with Deanna German
After Glassdoor’s acquisition of Fishbowl in 2023, they enlisted the help of Deanna German, Creative Director at Koto, and her team to reposition them as more than just a workplace insight platform, but a place for community conversation. The catch: Glassdoor requested an open de ... Show More
50m 49s
Apr 2022
E201: Anthropology to Venture Capital (VC) in London
In this episode, member RexBanner shares his unique path as an Anthropology major to venture capitalist. We learn that initially he wanted to be a lawyer, when he figured out that was not a great idea, the struggles he went through from a non-target for uni and how eventually he ... Show More
56m 52s