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Leah Busque Solivan, Founder of TaskRabbit: "I would look at everything in my life and question, like, "Is there a solution here?"

Leah Busque Solivan is an engineer and entrepreneur. In 2008, she became a rising star of the gig economy when she quit her job at IBM to found TaskRabbit, the mobile and online marketplace that hooks you up with people to help with everything from picking up your laundry to building your furniture. She sold her baby to IKEA in 2017 and now she’s using her expertise to help other startups as a general partner at the venture capital firm, Fuel Capital. On the Couch, Leah talks to us about how she hired her first 30 task rabbits (11:45), why it was hard for her to celebrate success (18:00), what pushed her to the edge (23:20) and how she helps new entrepreneurs learn from her mistakes (30:20). This episode of Skimm'd From the Couch is sponsored by AC Hotels by Marriott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02/07/2025

CNN’s Abby Phillip on Breaking Through Burnout

After every election she’s covered, Abby Phillip has the same thought: I can’t do this anymore. It’s her mind waving a red flag – and a sign of burnout after months of chaos. Over the years, Abby’s had to navigate a fast-moving digital media world at the same time as some of the most divisive political chapters in our lives. Now, she’s sharing how she’s learned to push through – and the secret that helps her stay grounded in the madness. In this episode of 9 to 5ish, Abby also shares: How being a first-generation American influenced her career choice Why she needed to fail at Harvard before considering journalism How she made the most of an uncertain path at the then emerging outlet, Politico The way she reframed getting continuously rejected from outlets How she *really* felt about consequential coverage after the 2020 debates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27/08/2025

Phoebe Gates on Proving Herself Beyond Her Family Name

When Phoebe Gates started her company, Phia, her parents – yes, those Mr. and Mrs. Gates – wished her good luck and didn’t invest a penny. And while her last name lends it self to opportunities other people might not get. But instead of letting the nepo-baby convo overshadow her entrepreneurship, Phoebe shares why the pressure to live up to her family name actually is a positive thing. In this episode, Phoebe also shares: The values her parents instilled in her that have nothing to do with money or business Why she started a business with her roommate-turned-best-friend-turned- co-founder The most surprising founder skill she had to learn Her number one tip for speaking with confidence in business meetings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/08/2025

Leah Garcia on Connecting the Gaps on Your Resumé

Leah Garcia’s career path has never been a straight line. It’s ben more like a rodeo loop. She grew up as the daughter of ranchers, went to college on a rodeo scholarship and became a pro mountain biker. All that happened, then she had a career as a TV sports reporter, and now, the founder of Nulastin, a cult beauty brand she launched with zero investors, no pitch deck, and plenty of grit. Today, Leah shares how she connected the dots between all of these seemingly separate careers – and how she had fun while doing it. In this episode of 9 to 5ish, Leah also shares: Why she loved the extreme nature of rodeoing and mountain biking How she built Nulastin with zero investors and zero clue of how to pitch The backstory of starting Nulastin in her 50s Where boundaries end and burnout begins – and how she decides that How she became comfortable with her lack of knowledge in business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17/02/2021

Emma Grede, co-founder and CEO, Good American: “I feel like so many women I know will struggle with a salary negotiation…. A lot of the time it's down to not really knowing what the other person's key objectives are.”

Emma Grede is one of the only guests we’ve had on this show who told us she loves negotiating. Early on, she realized that it was her strong suit. And she’s honed that skill throughout her career...especially while she built her own fashion brand alongside a Kardashian (hi, Khloe). Tune in to hear Emma give us a negotiating lesson...and her advice for how to enjoy the process more. In this episode, Emma shares her tips for negotiation 101 (9:30), how to lean into your strengths when networking (15:00), and what you’d be surprised to know about Khloe (34:40). PS: We're calling all Skimm'd from the Couch listeners. Help us help you by filling out this five minute listener survey. Find it at theskimm.com/podsurvey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03/01/2024

Estée Lauder's Executive Group President, Jane Hertzmark Hudis, on Why Relationships Are Everything

Jane Hertzmark Hudis is one of the most prominent beauty executives in the country. As an executive group president of the Estée Lauder Companies – the organization she’s been at for over 30 years – she oversees some of the biggest beauty brands in the world, including Tom Ford Beauty and La Mer. Her secret to making it to the top? Embrace the beauty of connections, find mentors, and hire a team you can learn from. In this episode, Jane shares: Why it’s crucial to hire people who are smarter than you Her tips for making work travel more bearable Her experience raising children while on the executive track How she thought about growing her career at one company What Kendall Jenner taught her about social media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11/12/2024

Connie Chung on Outwitting the Boys Club

She’s an icon, she’s a legend, and she is the moment. Connie Chung is the trailblazing veteran broadcaster who worked her way up from being a copy-girl at a local news station to anchoring one of the most popular nightly newscasts, CBS Evening News. To get there, she had to make it through the “boys club” of the 70s newsroom. Think: Mad Men, but news. She says it could’ve been worse. But she made it work by being just as confident as they were. In this episode of 9 to 5ish, Connie shares: The impact of growing up around four strong-willed sisters How she defied the racist and sexist stereotypes men had of her Her biggest regret of her career and how she reconciles it now Why getting fired from CBS Evening News proved to be serendipitous A cameo from her husband, Maury Povich. Yes, that Maury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20/03/2024

Mandy Moore on Not Letting Competition Distract You

The late-90s bubblegum pop music defined Mandy Moore’s career. She always knew she was her record label’s answer to Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. Mandy also knew she’d never be them – and that was okay with her. In this episode of 9 to 5ish, Mandy shares advice on how to know your competition without becoming distracted by it. In this episode, Mandy shares: The boy band she’d tour with again Why having parents who didn’t want to manage her was the secret to her success How she managed to be unbothered by the pop industry’s comparison loop Her go-to practices for easing her public speaking anxiety A skimm of her latest project, The Boars’ Nest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13/04/2022

Scarlett Johansson On the Power of Perspective

Scarlett Johansson is one of the highest-paid actors in the world, and has starred in some of the highest-grossing movies of all time. But those career defining moments didn’t come easy. She’s had to reframe rejection, say “yes” without looking back, and fight against toxic behavior in the entertainment industry. This week, we’ll ask Scarlett how she had perspective even in the toughest moments — including not getting the original call to be Black Widow — and why she recently took the leap to start her own skincare business. PS: theSkimm’s listeners can get 15% off the Outset products with the code SKIMM15. Valid from 4/13 until 4/20. In this episode, Scarlett shares: How she’s dealt with rejection in her career Why she decided to pivot and start her own business How she’s made a career out of being someone’s “second choice” and how she kept an open mind How she handled being pigeonholed into certain roles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
31/07/2024

Jamie Kern Lima on Unlocking Your Self-Worth

Jamie Kern Lima sold her company, IT Cosmetics, for $1.2 billion to L’Oréal. The sale made Jamie the first female CEO of a L’Oréal brand and safe to say, she made a pretty penny. She'd made it. At least that’s what everyone thought. In reality, Jamie says she couldn't find the self-worth to make her feel like she deserved any of it. In this episode of 9 to 5ish, Jamie shares: Why befriending Oprah deepened her understanding of being “enough” How she distinguishes between self-confidence and self-worth Her struggles with work addiction and how it affected her relationship with her family The story of learning to quiet self-doubt and learning to trust herself with her new book, Worthy: How to Believe You Are Enough and Transform Your Life PS: 9 to 5ish is going on summer vacation. We'll be back in your feed in September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Leah Busque Solivan, Founder of TaskRabbit: "I would look at everything in my life and question, like, "Is there a solution here?"

CNN’s Abby Phillip on Breaking Through Burnout

Phoebe Gates on Proving Herself Beyond Her Family Name

Leah Garcia on Connecting the Gaps on Your Resumé

Emma Grede, co-founder and CEO, Good American: “I feel like so many women I know will struggle with a salary negotiation…. A lot of the time it's down to not really knowing what the other person's key objectives are.”

Estée Lauder's Executive Group President, Jane Hertzmark Hudis, on Why Relationships Are Everything

Connie Chung on Outwitting the Boys Club

Mandy Moore on Not Letting Competition Distract You

Scarlett Johansson On the Power of Perspective

Jamie Kern Lima on Unlocking Your Self-Worth

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