When a slew of mysterious, debilitating symptoms forced Allison Evans to take a leave of absence from college to focus on her health, her desperate search for a solution led to her aunt Marilee, who had turned to holistic methods to address her own health concerns years before. Taking her best friend, Kelly Love, with her, Allison spent the summer with Maril ... Show More
Nov 20
Why Scaling Slowly Is THE Power Move
Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but no one said they had to be real.
This week on SUPERWOMEN, I’m joined by Melinda Maria, founder and CEO of the $40M jewelry brand that’s redefining luxury. From selling handmade pieces in Starbucks to seeing her designs on the red carpe ... Show More
35m 23s
Nov 13
How Betches Evolved From a Small Blog to a Media Powerhouse
In 2011, three college roommates had a late-night idea to start a blog. No plan, no funding, and no bylines. Fast forward to today, and Betches is one of the biggest names in media, reaching millions of women worldwide. This week on SUPERWOMEN, I sat down with Aleen Dreksler, co- ... Show More
41m 3s
May 2024
S2 Ep30: Detox Your Life: Hidden Toxins in Your Home & Food with Allison Evans of Branch Basics
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In this episode, I sit down with Allison, co-creator of Branch Basics, a non-toxic cleaning company, to discuss the journey of clean living. We dive into the importance of non-toxic cleaning, healing your body with small chang ... Show More
1h 12m
Nov 2022
Why Are Toxic Products (Still) On Our Shelves? with Dr. Norah MacKendrick
If you take a shower and use basic cosmetics, you could be exposed to more than 100 chemicals. Add in your furnishings and food, and we’re talking several hundred chemicals, some of them bioaccumulative—and dangerous. But if we know that certain consumer goods have toxics in them ... Show More
1h 4m
Jan 2024
The Science of Failing Well | Amy Edmondson
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>----</p> <p>A Harvard Business School professor discusses how to get good at "intelligent failure."</p> <p><br /></p> <p><a href="https://amyc ... Show More
1h 8m
Sep 2023
How To Stop Making Yourself Sick & Start Thriving In Your Personal Environment Ft. Branch Basics Founder Allison Evans
#607: Today, we're sitting down with the founder of Branch Basics, Allison Evans. Branch Basics is one of our favorite brands for many reasons, and today we delve into why it's so important to know what's in your household cleaning products. Allison discusses her journey with PCO ... Show More
1 h