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The work advice you need, from women who’ve been there. Every week, join the co-founders and co-CEOs of theSkimm, Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, as they help you get what you want out of your career by talking to the smartest leaders they know.

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The work advice you need, from women who’ve been there. Every week, join the co-founders and co-CEOs of theSkimm, Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, as they help you get what you want out of your career by talking to the smartest leaders they know.

    Alex Wagner on Being Persistent to Get What You Want

    Alex Wagner on Being Persistent to Get What You Want

    Growing up with a politico father in Washington D.C., Alex Wagner initially swore off any career that dealt with politics. 25-ish years later, Alex is the primetime anchor of MSNBC's “Alex Wagner Tonight,” a show about the news and politics shaping our world. Talk about a 180. In this episode of 9 to 5ish, Alex tells us how doing everything she was not “supposed” to do jump-started her media career. 

    In this episode, Alex shares: 

    How a pair of vintage heels nearly ruined her job interview with George Clooney 

    The influence her father’s political work had on her own career

    How she wiggled her way into media with zero connections in the industry 

    Why writing her memoir was the hardest thing she’s done professionally 

    The lessons she learned from Rachel Maddow when she took over her primetime slot

    • 29 min
    Ava DuVernay on How Listening Will Help You Level Up Your Career

    Ava DuVernay on How Listening Will Help You Level Up Your Career

    Award-winning director and producer Ava DuVernay, known for her groundbreaking films like “Selma,” “A Wrinkle In Time,” and “Origin,” didn’t actually start her career behind the camera. She spent years working in public relations before taking the plunge and pivoting in her 30s. Spoiler: it paid off. And she’s got an Academy Award to show for it. To kick off our new season of "9 to 5ish," we spoke to Ava about how she embraced change and found joy in her career.

    PS: Ava’s film, “Origin,” will be streaming on demand starting March 12.

    In this episode, Ava shares: 

    Why she’s intentional about finding joy in her work 

    What “ear hustling” is – and why it’s helped her level up in her career 

    How she’s learned to embrace change in her industry 

    The secret to a good working partnership (plus, what she’s learned from Oprah)

    • 22 min
    Special Election Episode: Governor Nikki Haley

    Special Election Episode: Governor Nikki Haley

    Today, we’ve got a special bonus episode of “9 to 5ish” for you. Our guest is Nikki Haley, the former governor of South Carolina and former US Ambassador to the United Nations during the Trump Administration. She’s currently running for the Republican nomination for president. In this episode, we talk to Governor Haley about the job she wants, running against her former boss, and her positions on reproductive rights, the economy, and more. 

    At theSkimm, we’ve mobilized hundreds of thousands of women to vote. And it’s important that we hear directly from the candidates about the policy positions that impact women. We’ve also invited President Biden and former president Trump to sit down with us. 

    • 29 min
    "Fashion’s Godmother," Fern Mallis on Why Being Nice is Underrated

    "Fashion’s Godmother," Fern Mallis on Why Being Nice is Underrated

    Fern Mallis – aka “fashion’s godmother” – is a legend in the industry. She’s the founder of New York Fashion Week and the former executive director of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. Over decades working behind the scenes, Fern has seen it all – from disasters, to demanding personalities, to less-than-friendly behavior. So it makes sense that Fern told us her best piece of career advice is refreshingly simple: Just be nice. Your move, Miranda Priestly. 

    In this episode, Fern shares: 

    Her behind-the-scenes look into the fashion world 

    The origin story of Fashion Week 

    How she’s thought about reinventing herself and her career

    Why she’s never stuck to a career plan 

    How she got her biggest opportunities by raising her hand 


    Psst: Need a movie rec? Catch “Scrambled,” at a theater near you starting February 2nd. Rated R, under 17 not admitted without parent.

    • 33 min
    Summersalt's Co-Founders on the Secrets to Growing a Business

    Summersalt's Co-Founders on the Secrets to Growing a Business

    Lori Coulter and Reshma Chattaram Chamberlin are the co-founders of Summersalt, the clothing brand that launched in 2017 with perfect-fit swimsuits. Now, Summersalt has expanded to offer activewear, apparel, and loungewear, and has raised over $25 million dollars. In today’s episode, Lori and Reshma walk us through how they built the brand, why they decided to partner with each other, and what people don’t tell you about being an entrepreneur. 

    In this episode, Lori and Reshma share: 

    How they created a brand that’s unapologetically for women 

    Their advice for future entrepreneurs

    How the fundraising landscape has changed for brands 

    Why connecting to your customer is critical

    • 24 min
    Marianna Hewitt on How to Set, Keep, and Work Towards Your Intentions

    Marianna Hewitt on How to Set, Keep, and Work Towards Your Intentions

    Influencer, Summer Fridays co-founder, and podcast host Marianna Hewitt does everything with intention. She’s become an expert at creating habits and routines that set her up for success and allow her to prioritize her own happiness. Today, we spoke with the beauty creator and founder about how she’s been intentional throughout her career, and about her most successful habits and hacks. 

    In this episode, Marianna shares: 

    How growing up living between Ohio and Germany influenced her career

    Her process for taking inventory of her career and checking in with herself

    How she sets boundaries and says “no”

    Her journey launching Summer Fridays

    How to actually reduce your screen time and mend your relationship with social media

    • 33 min

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1.8K Ratings

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Jen Psaki…

Amazing woman. Amazing interview. Loved her thoughts on men in mentorship for women, and not being a person (man or woman) that climbed the ladder and pulled it up behind them. 💯

Very grounded. Incredibly authentic. A home run here. Well done. And THANK YOU!

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Platforming an Anti-Abortion Politician

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Amazing podcast

I LOVE this podcast! I often find that my podcast feed is filled with male voices, stories and perspective, and it’s so refreshing to have 3 women each episode talk about business! I learn something new every time.

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