Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg are the co-Founders and co-CEOs of theSkimm, a digital media company dedicated to succinctly giving women the information they need to make confident decisions. Founded in 2012, theSkimm began as a daily newsletter that broke down the news, policies, and trends so that women could live smarter. Now, the company’s ecosystem has grown to include the Daily Skimm, the Daily Skimm: Weekend, Skimm Money and Skimm Your Life newsletters, The SKM Report, the “9 to 5ish w...
Oct 10, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Mallory Ervin is the founder of Living Fully Co., a multi talented YouTuber, blogger, podcaster, and the author of two bestselling books: Living Fully and All In. But before she was spreading joy to her audience on social media, she was Miss Kentucky, a runner up in Miss America, and a three-time contestant on the reality TV show The Amazing Race. And, utilizing what she learned during that chapter of her life, Mallory is now dedicated to helping others lead fulfilled lives. In this interview, w...
Oct 03, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Nell Diamond is the Founder and CEO of Hill House Home, a digital-first fashion and lifestyle brand led by the values of quality, comfort, and design integrity. Founded in 2016, Hill House Home launched as a direct-to-consumer bedding and home business. Since then, the brand has expanded into fashion categories, going viral in 2019 with the launch of the cult-favorite Nap Dress® which is worn and loved across the globe. With great attention to detail and the desires of customers, Nell has led Hi...
Sep 26, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 36
A true powerhouse with an incredible resume, Dana Perino is the lead female anchor of the two hour morning program America’s Newsroom and the cohost on cable’s most watched program The Five on FOX News. Before she joined FOX News in 2009, she served as the 26th White House Press Secretary under George W. Bush, and since then has authored three books including her most recent publication – Everything Will Be Okay: Life Lessons for Young Women (from a Former Young Woman). In this interview, we tal...
Sep 19, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Nili Lotan is the designer behind some of the chicest fashion in New York City. Born and raised in Israel, Nili moved to New York in 1980 and entered the fashion industry, eventually serving as senior design director for several of the most well-known fashion houses including Ralph Lauren, Adrienne Vittadini, Liz Claiborne, and Nautica. In 2003, Nili launched her own fashion company, Nili Lotan, centered around practical, timeless, and elegant wardrobe staples designed to make any woman feel her...
Sep 12, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 34
A force of nature, Carrie Phillips is one of the co-founding partners of BPCM, a global strategic communications and consulting firm that has helped brands reach their fullest potential by cultivating meaningful connections and honing in on their purpose. Dedicated to creating opportunities that mitigate the environmental impact of the fashion, beauty, and travel industries, Carrie spearheads BPCM’s flourishing sustainability division which, under her guidance, has become the fastest growing par...
Sep 05, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 33
“Creating sunshine” is a phrase that Michelle Kelly is undoubtedly familiar with. CEO of Lilly Pulitzer, one of the most renowned heritage brands in the country, Michelle has led with infectious joy and boundless optimism since 2016, and has been able to push the company forward while still never losing sight of its core vision: helping women feel as good as they look. In this episode of Claim Your Confidence, we talk about the various positions Michelle has held at Lilly Pulitzer over her twent...
Aug 29, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 32
If you’re a woman who is in the working world or has ever been in the working world, Stephanie Kramer is here to provide you with a new way to think about pregnancy at work. Chief Human Resources Officer at L’Oréal USA and author of Carry Strong: An Empowered Approach to Navigating Pregnancy and Work, Stephanie is dedicated to a people-first approach and supporting others as they balance intersections of their work and personal lives. In this interview, we discuss Stephanie’s own experiences bec...
Aug 22, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 31
If you are a person who loves making your home look more beautiful by the day, or if you’re someone who’s interested in launching a business, Ariel Kaye’s story will undoubtedly inspire you. Founder and CEO of the ubiquitous lifestyle brand Parachute, which offers premium quality bedding, furniture, and other everyday essentials, Ariel draws upon her decade of experience in the advertising and brand development field to provide customers with nothing short of the best. In this episode, we talk a...
Aug 15, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Over the course of her career, Felita Harris has held senior executive roles at some of the most esteemed fashion houses including Donna Karan Collection and Alexander Wang. Today, she utilizes her breadth of experience to give back, both as a Chief Strategy and Revenue Consultant at her company Felita Harris Consultancy, and as a founding board member at RAISEfashion, a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting BIPOC designers and advancing equity in the fashion world. In this interview, we discuss Feli...
Aug 08, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Zibby Owens is the one person in New York City who every author wants to meet. Founder and CEO of Zibby Media, author, publisher, podcaster, and more, Zibby has been dubbed “NYC’s Most Powerful Book-fluencer” by Vulture, and has built her brand around a love for books, writing, and connecting with others. In this episode of Claim Your Confidence, we talk about how Zibby found her voice as an author, literature’s power to bring people together, and Zibby’s growing media empire. Don’t miss this in...
Aug 01, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 28
If you’re not entirely sure what a career in national security would entail, look no further than Lauren Buitta to elaborate. Founder and CEO of Girl Security, Lauren has utilized her past career experience to help make the national security field more accessible and equitable for women. She has been named one of fifty women making the world a better place by InStyle, and one of the most influential people in security by Security Magazine. In this interview, we discuss where Lauren’s interest in...
Jul 25, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 27
A proud fashion outsider, Brandice Daniel has the perfect balance of unmatched experience in fashion buying and production and immense entrepreneurial skill. Founder and CEO of the premier agency Harlem’s Fashion Row and nonprofit program ICON360, Brandice has dedicated her career to bridging the gap between multicultural designers and the fashion industry, and has been featured in Vogue, the New York Times, Good Morning America, and more. In this episode, we talk about how she first began pursu...
Jul 18, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Aya Kanai is an American fashion editor who has been at the helm of nearly every fashion magazine you can imagine – Marie Claire, Health, Teen Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and more. A master of executing creative visions, Aya has taken on roles from stylist to editor to director, and now serves as the Head of Editorial and Creative for Google Shopping. In this interview, we discuss the trajectory of Aya’s career from fashion assistant to Editor in Chief, her latest role at Google, and what it’s like to ...
Jul 11, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 25
If you’ve ever been to any major grocery store chain like Target, Walmart, or Whole Foods, you’ve most likely seen Hint® water–the award-winning unsweetened flavored water–on the shelves. Kara Goldin, the founder of Hint, Inc., never thought that she would start a company or become an entrepreneur. Yet, by seizing an opportunity to follow her interests, Kara revolutionized the beverage industry for the better and is now revered as one of the most innovative entrepreneurs in her field. In this ep...
Jul 04, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Sensitive Content Warning: This episode discusses events of human sex trafficking that may be distressing to some listeners. Being the first lady of Louisiana is not a role that comes with an instruction manual, yet First Lady Donna Edwards has served as such with diligence and compassion since 2016. From navigating the political world as her husband ran for state representative and later governor to becoming involved in various nonprofit organizations, in this interview Lydia and Donna talk abo...
Jun 27, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Many people undergo career changes throughout the course of their lives, but Emily Hikade’s is one that is especially unique. Many may know of Emily as the Founder and CEO of the beloved luxury sleepwear company Petite Plume, but a lesser known fact is that before she became a full-time entrepreneur, Emily worked for the CIA as an operations officer in the Clandestine Service for nearly two decades. In this episode we discuss Emily’s experience working in the CIA, where her idea for Petite Plume...
Jun 20, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 22
One of the biggest names in the New York City art world today, Isolde Brielmaier has left her mark on some of the most prestigious museums in the country, including the Guggenheim Museum, the Bronx Museum of Art, and the SCAD Museum of Art, and has contributed to countless contemporary art and culture programs for companies such as The Peninsula Hotels, Valentino, Gucci, and New York Magazine. Isolde now serves as the Deputy Director of the New Museum and Guest Curator at the International Cente...
Jun 13, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Anne Aslett is the CEO of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, the 5th largest nonprofit AIDS fundraiser in the world which has helped save over 5 million lives from its founding in 1992. Throughout her time with the organization, Anne has expanded its reach globally, and continued to help raise awareness of HIV/AIDS and end the stigma surrounding those affected – reaching over 100 million people in the process. In this episode of Claim Your Confidence we discuss the multitude of projects she took on...
Jun 06, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Everyone in the fashion world already knows Tanya Taylor and her eponymous New York-based fashion brand. As CEO and Creative Director, Tanya has built her brand around the power, freedom, and joy that comes from creative expression by masterfully combining color, texture, and her own hand-painted prints into her designs. In this interview we talk about Tanya’s love of color and her creative backstory, the values behind her brand, and how she first got started in the fashion industry. Don’t miss ...
May 30, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 19
If you’re one of the millions of people seeking a healthier lifestyle, you’ve probably come across the website mindbodygreen. Co-Founder and Co-CEO Colleen Wachob launched mindbodygreen with her husband Jason in 2009, taking inspiration from their own wellness journeys to build one of the most popular health and wellness websites with millions of dedicated viewers. In this interview, we discuss Colleen’s personal health journey, the early years of mindbodygreen after it was first launched, and h...
May 23, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this special episode of Claim Your Confidence, Mary Giuliani, CEO and founder of the New York based catering and event company MGCE, is back to celebrate the release of her third book How to Lose Friends and Influence No One. Tune in to this episode where Mary and Lydia answer questions from a live call-in audience about the book writing process, vulnerability, faith, and what readers can take away from Mary’s newest book. Don’t miss this interview where they talk about: How Mary’s newest boo...
May 18, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In the world of women’s basketball, Kim Mulkey is the biggest name in the room. She’s garnered many titles over the span of her career – athlete, Olympic gold medalist, head coach, and Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame inductee to name a few. Kim is the only person in college basketball history to win a national championship as a head coach, assistant coach, and a player, and is currently the head coach for the LSU women’s basketball team who are fresh off their recent NCAA National Championship v...
May 16, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Allyson Felix OLY is the most decorated American track and field athlete in Olympic history with 11 total medals from 5 consecutive Olympic games, and holds the title of most decorated athlete in World Athletic Championships history with 20 career medals. While her sheer amount of athletic achievements make her a force to be reckoned with on the track, off the track Allyson is a champion of equality, women’s reproductive health, and maternity protection. In this interview, we discuss her Olympic...
May 09, 2023•34 min•Ep. 15
Co-host of ABC's Emmy award-winning daytime talk show The View and host of ABC’s primetime game show The Chase, Sara Haines is a well-known and well-loved face on network television. Getting her start through NBC’s Page Program and working as a correspondent on Today, ABC News, and Good Morning America, Sara’s career is a testament to the power of passion, dedication, and hard work. In this episode, we talk about her love of hosting, how she got her foot in the door of the network television ind...
May 02, 2023•39 min•Ep. 14
Glenn Close needs no introduction. With an acting career spanning over four decades and a level of undeniable talent that has won her countless SAG, Emmy, Tony, and Golden Globe awards, Glenn’s work on stage and screen has inspired millions. And, with her non-profit organization Bring Change to Mind, Glenn also inspires millions to help end the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness. In this interview, we discuss how Glenn first broke into the acting world, some of her most memorab...
Apr 25, 2023•43 min•Ep. 13
As an award winning marketer, entrepreneur, best-selling author, podcaster, and savvy social media personality, Aliza Licht is the picture of confidence. Founder of LEAVE YOUR MARK, a multimedia brand and consultancy, Aliza uses her wealth of marketing and communications experience to mentor businesses and individuals alike on brand curation and growth. In this episode of Claim Your Confidence, we talk about her time at Donna Karan as Senior Vice President of Global Communications, how she learn...
Apr 18, 2023•39 min•Ep. 12
With a career spanning numerous top companies including The New York Times, Vogue, Alexander Wang, and now Google, Stephanie Horton is a master of adapting to – and excelling in – every role she takes on. In this interview, we discuss how Stephanie found her path in business school and her first job in marketing, her views on the importance of partnerships and networking, and how she finds the confidence to continually expand her career and learn new things. Don’t miss this episode where we talk...
Apr 11, 2023•46 min•Ep. 11
Huma Abedin has had a remarkable career in public service and national politics, holding countless titles and responsibilities starting from her role as an intern in First Lady Hillary Clinton’s office in 1996 to her current role as Hillary Clinton’s chief of staff. Over the years, Huma has risen to any challenge with resilience, grace, and boundless courage. In this episode of Claim Your Confidence, we talk about why she wrote her book Both/And and the importance of sharing one’s story, her rel...
Apr 04, 2023•48 min•Ep. 10
Courtney Dauwalter is never one to turn away from a challenge. As one of the world’s leading ultra runners, Courtney’s career boasts astounding feats of physical and mental strength. In this interview, we talk about Courtney’s running journey from her childhood to present, how her love for the running and marathon community led to her eventual discovery of ultra running, and how she has trained her body and mind in order to accomplish any goal – whether it be overcoming a 50, 100, or 240 mile ra...
Mar 28, 2023•39 min•Ep. 9
