Work Friends

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Secrets to success? No, thank you. Welcome to Work Friends, a podcast for sharing upfront and unfiltered career stories—the good, the bad, and the unapologetically ambitious. Because what’s better than a bit of real talk among friends?Each episode, Sali Christeson, Founder and CEO of women’s workwear brand, Argent, hosts one of her Work Friends for a conversation about climbing the corporate ladder, building a brand from scratch, raising money, and finding success on their own terms. Meet industry-shifting women in media, entertainment, business, and more, as they share the ups and downs of their careers, without glossing over the difficult parts.This podcast is for everyone who takes their work (but not always themselves) seriously and believes in radical equality in, and out of, the workplace. Ambition suits you.

  1. Reshma Saujani on the Tradwife v. Girlboss Debate, a Feature of American Motherhood

    23 FEB

    Reshma Saujani on the Tradwife v. Girlboss Debate, a Feature of American Motherhood

    Trailblazer and self-professed rulebreaker Reshma Saujani joins us on Work Friends this week. Reshma is the founder and former CEO of Girls Who Code, a New York Times bestselling author, and the host of the podcast “My So-Called Midlife.” Today, she’s also the founder and CEO of Moms First, where she continues to be an awe-inspiring culture-shifter and staunch advocate for women—from girlhood to motherhood and beyond.  Her latest venture at Moms First is Reshma’s debut documentary project this June, spotlighting the lies dividing American moms and chronicling a nationwide movement to bring them back together and win historic support. There’s so much amazing ground to cover in this discussion, as we walk through: Reshma’s background as a first-generation American who set her sights on law school.her decision to run for U.S. Congress—the first Indian American woman to do so—and how she dealt with feelings of failure after her loss.why she pivoted to launching a coding organization for young girls, eventually turning it into the largest pipeline for women and nonbinary individuals to careers in STEM.the historic struggle of mothers in America, and a real solution to the affordability issue (hint: it’s not eggs.)and, why Moms First debut documentary is lifting the voices of all mothers…and how you can get involved, too.For more information about Moms First: The History of American Motherhood, or to submit your own story to the film, become an associate producer, or sign up to host a screening in your hometown, check out momsfirst.us/doc. On Sali: Argent Double-Breasted Crewneck Blazer and Tailored Cargo Pant On Reshma: Argent Colorblocked Sculpted Blazer Hosted by Sali Christeson @salichristeson Produced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbit Edited by Ryan Woldoff @c__biz Theme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyema Recorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudio Work Friends is produced by ARGENT (www.argentwork.com), a women’s clothing label on a mission to redefine workwear and drive forward women’s progress. For more, follow ARGENT on Instagram, @ARGENT, and subscribe to the ARGENT YouTube channel, @ARGENTWork, for clips and bonus content. To be featured on a future episode, email your work questions and dilemmas to WorkFriends@ARGENTWork.com for a chance to have one of our amazing guests weigh in with advice.

    1h 5m
  2. Retta on Playing an Iconic Character & Still Having a Backup Plan

    9 FEB

    Retta on Playing an Iconic Character & Still Having a Backup Plan

    We are thrilled to welcome Retta to Work Friends today. The actor, HGTV host, and one-half of the team who brought us “treat yo self ” joins Sali to share how a prospective medical student and a somewhat reluctant stand-up comedian found herself cast on one of the most beloved sitcoms in history. Retta is best known for her portrayal of Donna Meagle in all seven seasons of Parks and Recreation, and since the hit show wrapped, she continues to captivate with roles in Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce, Good Girls, and in seven seasons of HGTV’s Ugliest House in America and its spinoff Scariest House in America.  We start all the way at the beginning, and get into some of Retta’s best stories along the way, including: the very first time she ever did stand up (she crushed it!), and the second (she bombed!).how she planned her path to med school and then abandoned it....yet why she refuses to throw away her MCAT books.the real reason she thinks she was cast as Donna on Parks and Rec.how she learned to be her authentic, unfiltered self as the host of Ugliest House in America.and, what she really thinks when someone quotes “treat yo self” to her.For more Retta, be sure to check out the newest season of Ugliest House in America, now streaming on HBO Max and discovery+ . On Sali: Argent Chelsea Blazer, Fine Polo, and Straight Leg Trouser Hosted by Sali Christeson @salichristeson Produced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbit Edited by Ryan Woldoff @c__biz Theme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyema Recorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudio Work Friends is produced by ARGENT (www.argentwork.com), a women’s clothing label on a mission to redefine workwear and drive forward women’s progress. For more, follow ARGENT on Instagram, @ARGENT, and subscribe to the ARGENT YouTube channel, @ARGENTWork, for clips and bonus content. To be featured on a future episode, email your work questions and dilemmas to WorkFriends@ARGENTWork.com for a chance to have one of our amazing guests weigh in with advice.

    1h 3m
  3. Beth Hutchens on "Stupid" Mistakes, "Lawless" Fashion & Changing Careers

    26 JAN

    Beth Hutchens on "Stupid" Mistakes, "Lawless" Fashion & Changing Careers

    Today, Beth Hutchens sits down with Sali. Beth has spent her career in fashion, first cofounding the Rebecca Taylor brand in her 20s, alongside designer Rebecca Taylor. As CEO, Beth saw the company reach massive success. But after nearly two decades, she stepped away and launched Foundrae. The celebrity-loved jewelry brand is known for its stunning, statement-making adornments that feature 18 karat gold, precious stones, and symbols—both overt and subtle—that make each piece a personal treasure for whoever wears it. Naturally, when it comes to making a big career change, Beth is a supporter. After all, it’s no small feat to become a successful two-time founder. She joins us to share more about how she navigated: launching a fashion brand without a business plan.the absolute “lawless” fashion industry of the ‘90s.how she decided to step down from a company she thought she would spend her entire life at.the “stupid” mistakes she made when she launched Foundrae.and the questions anyone should ask themselves before making a major career pivot.On Sali: Argent Belted Peak Lapel Blazer and Tailored Cargo Pants and Foundrae Sister Hook Necklace, Pause Small Mixed Clip Extension Necklace, and Strong Heart Bangle On Beth: Argent Oversized V-Neck Sweater Hosted by Sali Christeson @salichristeson Produced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbit Edited by Ryan Woldoff @c__biz Theme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyema Recorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudio Work Friends is produced by ARGENT (www.argentwork.com), a women’s clothing label on a mission to redefine workwear and drive forward women’s progress. For more, follow ARGENT on Instagram, @ARGENT, and subscribe to the ARGENT YouTube channel, @ARGENTWork, for clips and bonus content. To be featured on a future episode, email your work questions and dilemmas to WorkFriends@ARGENTWork.com for a chance to have one of our amazing guests weigh in with advice.

    55 min
  4. Nikki Ogunnaike on Fashion Media: "It's a Game, at the End of the Day"

    12 JAN

    Nikki Ogunnaike on Fashion Media: "It's a Game, at the End of the Day"

    Nikki Ogunnaike joins Sali to tell the story of her career, one that’s landed her at the top of the masthead as the Editor-in-Chief of Marie Claire. Prior to taking the helm over two years ago, Nikki stacked her resume with roles at some of the most prestigious fashion publications in the world: InStyle, Glamour, Elle, GQ, and Harper’s Bazaar among them.  Over the course of her career, she’s covered the major moves in the capital-F Fashion industry, dived deep into celebrity style, and is a certifiable shopping expert. Since stepping into her role at Marie Claire—and launching her own podcast, Nice Talk—Nikki has also become a leader on power: what it means and the women who wield it for good. She is certainly one, as well.  Today, she gives us a look at her over-decade-long career, including: having an expectation of excellence from a young age, as a first-generation Nigerian American.building a portfolio of work from one fashion publication to another…with some tough transitions along the way.learning about the New York elite and how the fashion industry is really just “a game at the end of the day.”why she actually didn't want to be an Editor-in-Chief.and, now that she is one, how she’s approaching her leadership role at a historic publication.Plus, be sure to check out the January Marie Claire issue, featuring cover star Keke Palmer! On Sali: Argent Double-Breasted Blazer, Soho Trouser, and Fine Polo On Nikki: Argent Double-Breasted Crewneck Blazer Hosted by Sali Christeson @salichristeson Produced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbit Edited by Ryan Woldoff Theme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyema Recorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudio Work Friends is produced by ARGENT (www.argentwork.com), a women’s clothing label on a mission to redefine workwear and drive forward women’s progress. For more, follow ARGENT on Instagram, @ARGENT, and subscribe to the ARGENT YouTube channel, @ARGENTWork, for clips and bonus content. To be featured on a future episode, email your work questions and dilemmas to WorkFriends@ARGENTWork.com for a chance to have one of our amazing guests weigh in with advice.

    1 hr
  5. Ricki Lake on Becoming a Talk Show Icon & Entering a New Career Chapter

    29/12/2025

    Ricki Lake on Becoming a Talk Show Icon & Entering a New Career Chapter

    Today’s guest on Work Friends, we have a guest who—for many—needs no introduction: Ricki Lake.  As a teen, Ricki landed her breakout role as Tracy Turnblad in John Waters’ Hairspray and, just a few years later, became the youngest talk show host in history with her self-titled show, Ricki Lake. Today on Work Friends, the ‘90s icon sits down with Sali to get into the reality (and major missteps) of her success, including: landing her first roles in Hollywood, without a plan B.navigating the chapter when her work dried up.how playing Tracy Turnblad helped her become a good talk show host.the famously scandalous storylines that played out over 11 seasons of her show.the project she considers to be her legacy (that’s not her talk show).how shes holding up after losing her home in LA wildfires last year.and what’s defining this chapter of life and work for the one-and-only Ricki Lake.On Sali: Argent Double Breasted Crewneck Blazer On Ricki: Argent Unlined Chelsea Blazer Hosted by Sali Christeson @salichristeson Produced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbit Edited by Ryan Woldoff Theme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyema Recorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudio Work Friends is produced by ARGENT (www.argentwork.com), a women’s clothing label on a mission to redefine workwear and drive forward women’s progress. For more, follow ARGENT on Instagram, @ARGENT, and subscribe to the ARGENT YouTube channel, @ARGENTWork, for clips and bonus content. To be featured on a future episode, email your work questions and dilemmas to WorkFriends@ARGENTWork.com for a chance to have one of our amazing guests weigh in with advice.

    53 min
  6. Lisa Joseph Metelus on Working With NBA Icons & Owning Her Mistakes

    15/12/2025

    Lisa Joseph Metelus on Working With NBA Icons & Owning Her Mistakes

    This week, Sali sits down with Lisa Joseph Metelus, the Head of Athlete Brand Strategy and Board Member at Creative Artists Agency, and Co-founder of PlayMakeHer.  Over Lisa’s three-decade career, she’s been a force behind the biggest, most-celebrated athletes of our time. This includes Hall of Famers Alonzo Mourning and Dwyane Wade, with whom Lisa has worked for over 20 years.  Lisa has not only found incredible success in a male-dominated field, she’s also committed to uplifting fellow women in the business of sports. In that spirit, she gets totally candid about the mistakes she’s made along the way. This episode is not to be missed, as Lisa shares: the origins of her love of basketball.the near career-ending mistake she made as an intern (it involved an NBA party and learning why you shouldn’t mix liquors).how she landed a job in sports, despite no one wanting to hire her—and what she did to prove herself.what a manager actually does. (And yes, it’s different than an agent.)and, how Lisa is helping women succeed through building a community of mentors.On Sali: Argent Double Breasted Crewneck Blazer and Single Pleat Trouser On Lisa: Argent Peak Lapel Blazer and Crewneck Dress Hosted by Sali Christeson @salichristeson Produced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbit Edited by Ryan Woldoff Theme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyema Recorded at Podhead Studios @podheadstudios Work Friends is produced by ARGENT (www.argentwork.com), a women’s clothing label on a mission to redefine workwear and drive forward women’s progress. For more, follow ARGENT on Instagram, @ARGENT, and subscribe to the ARGENT YouTube channel, @ARGENTWork, for clips and bonus content. To be featured on a future episode, email your work questions and dilemmas to WorkFriends@ARGENTWork.com for a chance to have one of our amazing guests weigh in with advice.

    1h 7m
  7. Fatima Goss Graves on Doing the Work of Justice

    01/12/2025

    Fatima Goss Graves on Doing the Work of Justice

    Today, Sali is joined by the President and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center, Fatima Goss Graves. A staunch champion for all women and girls and defender of civil rights, Fatima is a first-generation lawyer who comes from a family that intimately understands the importance of equal protection under the law.  In this episode, she gets into her backstory, as well as what it was like navigating Yale Law School (not without imposter syndrome) and, eventually, navigating Congress (not without Real Housewives comparisons). Fatima is a wealth of knowledge and inspiration, especially in the current political climate, and shares: how she found success, without knowing the “secret language” of Yale Law. how some laws that “defend” and “advance” women may actually be doing to opposite.what to know if you believe your civil rights are being stripped away.the common misconception around creating societal change, and why you should actually think smaller. And, much more!On Sali: Argent Belted Double-Breasted Blazer and Single Pleat Trouser, and Argent x Citizens of Humanity Nello Tee On Fatima: Argent Chelsea Blazer and Wide Leg Trouser Work Friends Credits Hosted by Sali Christeson @salichristeson Produced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbit Edited by Ryan Woldoff Theme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyema Recorded at Podhead Studios @podheadstudios Work Friends is produced by ARGENT (www.argentwork.com), a women’s clothing label on a mission to redefine workwear and drive forward women’s progress. For more, follow ARGENT on Instagram, @ARGENT, and subscribe to the ARGENT YouTube channel, @ARGENTWork, for clips and bonus content. To be featured on a future episode, email your work questions and dilemmas to WorkFriends@ARGENTWork.com for a chance to have one of our amazing guests weigh in with advice.

    58 min
  8. ​Gregg Renfrew on A New Founder Era & The Launch of Counter

    17/11/2025

    ​Gregg Renfrew on A New Founder Era & The Launch of Counter

    This week, Sali welcomes Gregg Renfrew, the Founder of Counter, a beauty company that launched earlier this year. Previously, Founder and CEO of the now-defunct Beauty Counter, Gregg has experienced all the highs and lows of entrepreneurship as she grew her first beauty brand into a $1 billion business—only for it to go into foreclosure a few years later. At the last minute, Gregg decided to buy back the rights to the company name and its signature product formulas. Enter: Counter and an all-new chapter for Gregg, the CEO. Counter offers some of the same bestselling products that people associate with Gregg’s previous company and, more importantly, the same commitment to clean ingredients and transparency. We’ll dive into it all, including: prioritizing social life over school studies (aka honing your soft skills!)why she launched a beauty brand in the first place, and enlisted a community of individual sellers.how she sold her $1 billion business, witnessed its fall, and the exact moment she took a leap and bought it back.what clean beauty actually means and what it looks like in practice for Counter.the key differences between Counter and Gregg’s first business, and so much more.On Sali: Argent Plush Turtleneck Sweater and Straight Leg Trouser Work Friends Credits Hosted by Sali Christeson @salichristeson Produced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbit Edited by Ryan Woldoff Theme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyema Recorded at Podhead Studios @podheadstudios Work Friends is produced by ARGENT (www.argentwork.com), a women’s clothing label on a mission to redefine workwear and drive forward women’s progress. For more, follow ARGENT on Instagram, @ARGENT, and subscribe to the ARGENT YouTube channel, @ARGENTWork, for clips and bonus content. To be featured on a future episode, email your work questions and dilemmas to WorkFriends@ARGENTWork.com for a chance to have one of our amazing guests weigh in with advice.

    1h 1m
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Secrets to success? No, thank you. Welcome to Work Friends, a podcast for sharing upfront and unfiltered career stories—the good, the bad, and the unapologetically ambitious. Because what’s better than a bit of real talk among friends?Each episode, Sali Christeson, Founder and CEO of women’s workwear brand, Argent, hosts one of her Work Friends for a conversation about climbing the corporate ladder, building a brand from scratch, raising money, and finding success on their own terms. Meet industry-shifting women in media, entertainment, business, and more, as they share the ups and downs of their careers, without glossing over the difficult parts.This podcast is for everyone who takes their work (but not always themselves) seriously and believes in radical equality in, and out of, the workplace. Ambition suits you.

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  • Creator
    Argent
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Argent. All rights reserved.
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    Work Friends

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