WorkParty

Jaclyn Johnson, Marina Middleton
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Meet your new Work Wives. WorkParty, the beloved business podcast with over 3 million downloads to date and guests like Sara Blakely, Tyra Banks, Jen Atkin and more is back and brand new. Jaclyn Johnson joined by CEO of Create & Cultivate, Marina Middleton are letting you listen in as they navigate the world of entrepreneurship, motherhood, divorce, female friendships and how they make it all work – mostly. A little work, a little party, pour yourself a glass of champagne and pull up, cause we are about to get down to business. 

  1. 14 HR AGO

    "Don't Get Attached to Your Brand" Naturium Founder Susan Yara's $355M Exit Story

    She built a skincare empire from a YouTube channel, survived a very public launch controversy, and walked away with a $355M exit. Naturium founder Susan Yara is giving us the unfiltered story of how she built one of beauty's most unexpected brands — and why the best advice she ever got was to never fall in love with what she was building. From predicting her own creator peak to landing in all 1,400 Target doors to selling to E.L.F. Beauty, this is the blueprint ambitious founders actually need. In this episode, we cover: 🎥 Why Susan started planning her exit from the creator economy before anyone else saw it coming 📊 The analytics move that proved she could convert her audience into real customers 🔥 The launch controversy that could have killed Naturium — and why it didn't 🏪 How Naturium went into all 1,400 Target doors and why you should always ask for more 💰 When and why to take investment as a founder scaling into big box retail 🤝 What the E.L.F. acquisition process actually looked like from the inside — including the Spain trademark that almost killed the deal 🚀 Why Susan stayed with the brand after the sale and what she's building next ✨ Tune in to hear how one of beauty's most unlikely founders built, scaled, and sold a brand entirely on her own terms. Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festival To follow along with Create & Cultivate: https://www.instagram.com/createcultivate www.createcultivate.com To connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson To connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton

    37 min

  2. 25 MAR

    6 Business Questions Every Founder Is Asking, Answered Live

    We Put Ourselves on the Spot So You Don't Have To | Live Q&A from Austin, TX We took the stage at Future Summit in Austin, Texas in front of hundreds of incredible women entrepreneurs and opened it all the way up. No filter, no script — just real questions from real founders and the honest answers you actually need to hear. From pitching investors to scaling past your revenue ceiling, this one is packed with tactical, no-BS advice. In this episode, we cover: - 💡 How to pitch investors when you don't have traction yet — and what to do instead - 📈 Why your business model might have a revenue ceiling and how to break through it - 🏗️ Whether to build your product or your audience first - 💸 The biggest money mistake Marina made in year one (a $30K lesson) - 🤝 How to find a co-founder who actually aligns with your values - 👊 How to beat imposter syndrome — including what Martha Stewart had to say about it - 🎟️ How to run profitable events no matter your budget ✨ Tune in to learn how to date with clarity and call in connection that actually feels good. Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festival To follow along with Create & Cultivate: https://www.instagram.com/createcultivate www.createcultivate.com To connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson To connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton

    29 min

  3. 4 FEB

    Why Successful Women Struggle in Dating and How to Change It from a Matchmaker

    Dating today feels less like romance and more like running a full-blown operation. Strategy. Logistics. Emotional stamina. But according to Katie Lloyd, matchmaker at The Bevy, finding real partnership has nothing to do with your résumé and everything to do with the energy you bring into the room. This week, Katie breaks down the modern dating landscape for high-achieving women and shares what actually moves the needle when you want connection that feels aligned, grounded, and long-lasting. We get into: • Why the idea that men are intimidated by successful women is a myth • How your “CEO energy” might be blocking romantic chemistry • The difference between dating from fear versus dating from wholeness • What conscious dating looks like in practice • How to check in with your nervous system on every date • The attachment styles that shape our patterns and how to work with yours If you’ve ever wondered why dating feels harder the more successful you become, this conversation will shift the way you think about partnership, presence, and possibility. ✨ Tune in to learn how to date with clarity and call in connection that actually feels good. Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festival To follow along with Create & Cultivate: https://www.instagram.com/createcultivate www.createcultivate.com To connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson To connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton

    23 min

  4. 28 JAN

    The Hidden Reason People Aren’t Taking You Seriously with Style Expert Bria Johnson

    In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn and Marina sit down with Bria Johnson, Chief Style Strategist and founder of Iconic with Style, to talk about the embodiment gap, that in-between season when you have grown internally but the way you show up has not caught up yet. This conversation is not about trends, rules, or buying more clothes. It is about presence, credibility, and how the subtle visual cues you send shape first impressions, confidence, and leadership in seconds. They get into: • Why first impressions happen before you ever speak, and how your image quietly signals authority • The difference between having cute outfits and having a cohesive, credible presence • Why fit is one of the most overlooked confidence tools, and how it changes the way you move, speak, and lead • How to stop dressing like the version of you that could be your friend, and start dressing like the one people want to follow • What it really means to read the room without erasing your identity • How to show up with intention on Zoom, in meetings, and in moments of visibility If you have ever felt capable on the inside but underestimated on the outside, struggled with imposter syndrome, or wondered why you are doing the work but not getting the recognition, this episode will resonate deeply. Tune in now. Follow Bria: https://www.instagram.com/iconicwithstyle/ https://iconicwithstyle.com/ Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festival To follow along with Create & Cultivate: https://www.instagram.com/createcultivate www.createcultivate.com To connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson To connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton

    29 min

  5. 21 JAN

    How One Dress Sparked a Brand Women Now Obsess Over with LoveShackFancy’s Rebecca Hessel Cohen

    Some brands sell products. LoveShackFancy built an entire world. In this episode, Jaclyn and Marina sit down with LoveShackFancy founder and creative director Rebecca Hessel Cohen to unpack how a single bridesmaid dress turned into a global, cross-category brand that people now use as an adjective. From dresses and dollhouses to Stanley cups, Pottery Barn collections, and viral activations, Rebecca breaks down the vision, the discipline, and the playfulness behind building a universe that feels “so LoveShack.” They get into: • How LoveShackFancy started as a side project while Rebecca was an editor at Cosmo • The vintage-inspired, romantic DNA that has never shifted, even when trends did • How she thinks about collaborations, from Stanley to Sephora to Pottery Barn • Why community, experiential retail, and “drop” culture keep the brand feeling electric • What it really takes to grow from one dress to a lifestyle world without losing the magic If you have ever dreamed of building a brand with a clear point of view or you are curious how partnerships can fuel growth without diluting your identity, this episode feels like a behind-the-scenes masterclass in staying true to your aesthetic and still scaling big. Tune in for a conversation about creativity, collaboration, and creating a world people want to live in. Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festival To follow along with Create & Cultivate: https://www.instagram.com/createcultivate www.createcultivate.com To connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson To connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton

    27 min

  6. 14 JAN

    A Practical Guide to Fertility, Egg Freezing, and Your Future Timeline

    Fertility is one of the biggest factors shaping how women plan their lives, careers, and families, yet most of us don’t learn the real science until we are already navigating the stress of timing, age, or uncertainty. In this episode, we are breaking down what proactive fertility care actually looks like and how knowledge can give women more control over their timelines. We sit down with Dr. Catha Fischer, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and the Medical Director at Spring Fertility in New York City. Dr. Fischer is known for combining clinical expertise with compassionate care, and she walks us through everything women should know long before they feel pressure, panic, or confusion. They get into: • The difference between fertility and ovarian reserve • When to consider egg or embryo freezing and what age actually means • How a fertility assessment can help you plan your life on your own terms • The cost, timing, and emotional side of the egg freezing process • Why understanding your numbers early can give you independence, not fear If you have ever wondered when to start thinking about fertility, what egg freezing really involves, or how to make proactive choices without overwhelm, this conversation will give you clarity and confidence. Tune in for a thoughtful, informative guide to protecting your future options. Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festival To follow along with Create & Cultivate: https://www.instagram.com/createcultivate www.createcultivate.com To connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson To connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton

    22 min

  7. 7 JAN

    How Cosmo’s Youngest Editor-In-Chief Is Reinventing a Legacy Brand

    Cosmopolitan is one of the most recognizable brands in media with more than six decades of history. So what does it take to evolve a legacy title for a completely new generation of readers and platforms? In this episode, we sit down with Willa Bennett, the editor in chief of Cosmopolitan and Seventeen, to talk about the real work that goes into modernizing a brand that people think they already know. From redefining the core editorial mission to building platform-specific content to navigating rapid shifts in media, Willa shares how she approaches reinvention without losing what made Cosmo iconic in the first place. They get into: • What it means to lead a legacy brand through a cultural shift • How Cosmo balances reinvention with its long-standing identity • The editorial strategy behind connecting with multiple generations • Why curation, storytelling, and POV matter more than ever • How Willa thinks about leadership, mentorship, and building a creative team If you have ever wondered how major brands stay relevant or what it looks like to lead through change, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the strategy, focus, and intuition it takes to evolve an icon. Tune in for a conversation about reinvention, vision, and the future of women’s media. Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festival To follow along with Create & Cultivate: https://www.instagram.com/createcultivate www.createcultivate.com To connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson To connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton

    25 min

  8. 17/12/2025

    The Death of Originality: Why Social Media Feels So Boring

    Influencer culture is shifting, everyone is exhausted, and the internet just doesn’t feel as fun or as real as it used to. In this episode, Jaclyn and Marina unpack why so many women are hitting a wall with social media, what’s really behind the ad fatigue we’re all feeling, and how the pressure to be “best known” is impacting founders more than ever. They get into: • Why social media feels uninspired and overwhelming • How the pressure to perform success shows up differently for women • The tension between building a business and building a personal brand • The shift toward AI creators and why offline experiences are becoming more valuable If you’ve been feeling burnt out by social or craving something more authentic and creative, this episode will make you feel seen and might even give you permission to rethink how you want to show up. ✨ Tune in for a conversation that reminds you presence is more powerful than performance. Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festival To follow along with Create & Cultivate: https://www.instagram.com/createcultivate www.createcultivate.com To connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson To connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton

    27 min
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Meet your new Work Wives. WorkParty, the beloved business podcast with over 3 million downloads to date and guests like Sara Blakely, Tyra Banks, Jen Atkin and more is back and brand new. Jaclyn Johnson joined by CEO of Create & Cultivate, Marina Middleton are letting you listen in as they navigate the world of entrepreneurship, motherhood, divorce, female friendships and how they make it all work – mostly. A little work, a little party, pour yourself a glass of champagne and pull up, cause we are about to get down to business. 

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  • Creator
    Jaclyn Johnson, Marina Middleton
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    341
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 WorkParty
  • Show Website
    WorkParty

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