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Building Your Dream Career: Strategies to Create the Path You Desire ft. Glow Recipe Co-Founder, Sarah Lee Aug 07, 2023

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EP62: This week on Boujee Best Friend, we sit down with Sarah Lee, co-founder of Glow Recipe, a brand known for its fruit-forward, clean products for healthy glowing skin. Sarah co-founded the company with her best friend, Christine Chang.

Glow Recipe has become a skincare favorite for many, thanks to Sarah's vision of promoting gentle and effective formulas that embrace the ever-changing needs of our skin and empower us to love and care for it.

In this episode, we delve into Sarah's background, skincare philosophy, and career at L’Oreal, which helped her pave the way for her entrepreneurial journey. As a successful entrepreneur, Sarah shares advice on climbing the corporate ladder, public speaking, standing out, raising money from investors, finding the right co-founder (like her best friend Christine!), and more.

Throughout the conversation, we dive deeper into the exciting story of how Glow Recipe came into existence—a dream born from their passion for skincare. Sarah tells us about the challenges she faced and how she and Christine found the right investors and partners who believed in the brand's mission. Join us as we explore Sarah's inspiring journey from a corporate professional to an incredibly successful entrepreneur.

Episode highlights - Sarah’s background - About your skin and skincare - Sarah’s career at L’Oreal - Climbing the corporate ladder - Advice for public speaking - Creating Glow Recipe - How to stand out - Shark Tank - Finding the right investors - Working with your co-founder - Complimentary skills as co-founders

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The Dating Game: Do's and Don'ts, Mental Health & Reality TV, ft. Richard Chang, Star of Bling Empire on Netflix Jul 24, 2023

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61. Bling Empire: NYC’s Richard Chang joins us on this episode of Boujee Best Friend. Aside from his stardom on Netflix, Richard is the Chief Growth Officer at Hudson Medical and a former Director of Merchandise Planning at Calvin Klein. Richard’s professional accolades are impressive, but his dating advice is top-notch.

In this episode, Richard shares what it is like to navigate dating in NYC. He shares how to use dating apps, dos and don’ts when dating, why men won’t commit, why you should strive to be your authentic self, and why going to therapy is good for you. Additionally, we discuss how he got into reality tv and what it is like being part of the cast of Bling Empire. He gives us a glimpse into his relationships on the show and his romantic relationship with his Bling Empire cast member, Vika Abbyaeva. Tune in to this episode for dating advice, a sneak peek into the reality tv world, and insight into how to be the best version of yourself.

Episode highlights

- Dating life in NYC

- Dating apps

- Dating dos and don’ts

- Coffee dates

- F*ck boys

- Men not willing to commit

- Bling Empire & reality tv

- Mental Health

- Benefits of therapy

- Controlling aspects of life

Time stamps:

0:00- 2:00 | Intro

2:00- 9:40 | Richard’s NYC dating life

9:40- 14:45 | Dos and Don’ts in dating

14:45- 22:10 | Men who are not willing to commit

22:10- 31:00 | Richard’s reality tv start

31:00- 39:45 | Bling Empire stories

39:45- 49:00 | Mental health and therapy

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Healing, Heartbreak, and Getting The F%Ck Over It ft. Gabrielle Stone, author: Eat, Pray, #FML Jul 17, 2023

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60. Gabrielle Stone has a background that will inspire many women in similar situations to have hope. Gabrielle’s marriage ended when she discovered her husband's affair with a 19-year-old girl. She bravely divorced him and found new love a few weeks later. Or so she thought. Gabrielle and her new love had planned a trip to Europe together, but unfortunately, it was ruined when her partner backed out at the last minute. Determined not to be defeated, Gabrielle chose to travel solo across Europe. Her journey became a transformative experience, guiding her toward self-discovery and healing. It was an unexpected adventure, exceeding all expectations.

Gabrielle made her story into a successful book called Eat, Pray, FML, which has given hope to all women who may have been abandoned or mistreated by their partners. Gabrielle learned to love herself, keep an open heart, and create her own reality. Tune in to this inspiring and captivating true story about Gabrielle and how she created her own happy ending.

Episode highlights:

- Gabrielle’s story

- Unhealthy relationship warnings

- Fixing problems with money

- Love bombing

- Gabrielle’s solo Europe trip

- Recovering from a sh*tty relationship

- Struggling with self-love

- Healing Journey

- Training your mind

- Creating your own reality

- Keeping your heart open

Timestamps:

0:00- 3:50 | Gabrielle’s background

3:50- 16:00 | Gabrielle’s first marriage

16:00- 25:25 | Gabrielle’s second relationship

25:25- 31:50 | Gabrielle’s solo trip to Europe

31:50- 39:30 | Healing after a relationship

39:30- 44:00| Gabrielle’s current love and happy ending

44:00- 48:04 | Keeping your heart open

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How To Get The Best Hair Of Your Life ft. Shab Caspara, Trichologist, Hair Expert & Founder 'The Leona Way' Jul 10, 2023

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EP59: Having worked for years in the hair industry, Shab Caspara understood that women, herself included, face unresolved hair challenges. In this episode, we are covering all of the bases regarding healthy hair, hair growth, frizz, thinning, hair products to use, techniques to try, hydration, diet, and hair extensions; you name it. Shab became a trichologist—an accredited authority promoting healthy hair growth and maintaining scalp wellness. So, you could say she knows a lot about hair and hair health.

In Shab’s career, she recognized that women require preventive, restorative, or maintenance measures depending on their life stage. Shab has collaborated with numerous experts to provide hair education and guidance to clients. Their aim is to empower every woman in their individual hair journey and to optimize the overall health and growth of hair. Tune in to gain insight into your hair and how you can improve your #HAIRCARE routine!

Episode highlights

- Shab’s background

- Female empowerment

- Celebrity hairstylists

- Hair Health and trichology

- Hair washing

- Internal and external hair health factors

- Hair loss and thinning

- Hair ties you shouldn’t use

- Frizzy hair tips

- Thin and fine hair

- Hair extensions

- Dandruff and scalp build-up

- Hair care products

- Hydration

- Hair growth tips

Timeline:

0:00- 5:55 | Who is Shab

5:55- 10:10 | Hair Education

10:10- 13:50 | Trichology

13:50- 22:00 | How to wash your hair correctly

22:00- 32:00 | Hair loss, hair breakage, and frizz

32:00- 44:50 | Protecting fragile hair and blonde color

44:50- 48:20 | Hair extensions

48:20- 52:30 | Dandruff and hydrating curly hair

52:30- 54:00 | 5 tips to improve hair growth

54:00- 57:50 | Tips to Shab’s younger self

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From Illness to Superfood Success: How Love and Cookies Saved the Day! ft. Sydney Webb and Bennett Quintard, Co-Founders, Toto Foods Jul 03, 2023

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EP58: Sydney Webb and Bennett Quintard, the dynamic duo behind the superfood cookie company Toto, join the Boujee Best Friend podcast to share their fascinating journey. We delve into various topics, including Sydney & Bennett’s relationship, advice for startups, Crohn's Disease, adaptogens in maintaining well-being, and much more.

In this episode, Sydney shares her battle with Crohn's Disease and how it paved the way for discovering the incredible benefits of adaptogens. This discovery led to the creation of Toto by incorporating these healthy foods into a delicious treat. Sydney and Bennett reveal insight into their unique relationship as partners in love and business. They candidly discuss their challenges, from raising funds and building solid vendor relationships to communication regarding dating your co founder. Tune in to learn more about Toto’s founders and why Toto’s superfood cookies steal the spotlight in the health food market.

Episode highlights

- Sydney’s background

- Crohn's Disease

- Adaptogens

- Creating a healthy diet

- Starting Toto

- Startup studio models

- Failure to start a business

- Co-Founder disagreements

- Sydney & Bennett’s relationship

- Raising money for Toto

Time stamps:

0:00- 8:40 | Sydney’s health journey

8:40- 15:10 | About adaptogens and Western medicine

15:10- 25:10 | Starting Toto

25:10- 41:20 | Cofounders and dating

41:20- 48:00 | Raising money for Toto

48:00- 1:00:00 | Creating business-to-business relationships

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Network Like A Pro: How To Stand Out & Stay Memorable ft. Emilie Sobel from Emilie Sobel Media Jun 26, 2023

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EP57: Welcome back to another episode of Boujee Best Friends! On this episode, we welcome influencer marketing professional and lifestyle content creator Emilie Sobel. Emilie takes us on a journey through her career and dating life, sharing valuable lessons and insights along the way. Emilie is giving us all the advice on building networks and making a name for ourselves. From the importance of making connections and showing up to utilizing your network, she provides practical tips on how you can be successful.

As Boujee Best Friends, we, of course, touch on Emilie's unique perspective on dating and independence. She shares her experiences and how they've shaped her outlook on life, emphasizing the importance of self-love and staying true to oneself. Aside from loving ourselves, we can't forget about the ultimate mantra: loving what you do! In this episode, we get some of everything from career advice, email templates, networking skills, asking for what you want, dating, and more. Tune in to be inspired, empowered, and entertained!

Episode highlights…

- Emilie career journey

- Building your network

- Making a name for yourself

- Work ethic

- How to network

- Professional email templates

- Creating content as an influencer

- Influencer culture

- Emilie’s perspective on dating

- Independence

- Loving what you do

Time stamps:

0:00- 2:35 | Intro

2:35- 9:05 | Emilie’s background

9:05- 17:05 | Making a name for yourself

17:05- 21:05 | The secrets of networking

21:05- 33:05 | Emilie’s career

33:05- 38:00 | Success in your career

38:00- 46:35 | Emilie’s dating life

Professional email template:

Hello [insert publicist’s name],

I saw you were having this party [insert name of event], and a few of my creator friends were invited. I wanted to introduce myself. I am [insert name] and I am a [insert job title]. I would be a great addition to your PR list. Attached is my media kit; let me know if you would like to hop on a call to discuss this further.

Sincerely,

[insert name]

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From Food Stamps to Celebrity Clients ft. Miami’s Fitness Finest Starr Hawkins @babymommafit Jun 19, 2023

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EP56: Starr Hawkins is one of Miami's best fitness trainers (and one of my favorite trainers). She works with A-list clients, putting her name on the map for a sought-after fitness guru. Starr is an electric presence in her classes and on social media, with popular Instagram and Tik Tok channels. Not only is she successful in her career, but she is also a proud mother to her beautiful daughter. Although this life and these achievements seem pretty perfect, everything is not always as great as it seems…In the fitness world, you often only see the end result of hard work. You never see the hard things we must go through to achieve that end result. In this episode, we are shedding light on the hard stuff and exploring Starr’s personal growth and success journey. Tune in as Starr, and I dive into the topic of transparency in social media and the importance of creating human connections. Additionally, we discuss the difficulties of being a single mom and navigating the world of dating in that role. This episode is a powerful exploration of personal growth, resilience, and finding your purpose in life.

Episode Highlights:

- Struggling with self-identity - Growing up with a mother with an addiction - Alcoholism - Advice for giving tough love - The start of Starr’s fitness career - Career advice - Transparency in social media - Struggles of being a single mom - Dating as a single mom Timestamps: 0:00- 6:20 | Intro/ Starr’s background 6:20- 9:45 | Growing up with a parent who suffers from a drug addiction 9:45- 17:30 | Alcoholism 17:30- 27:00 | Starr’s fitness career and career advice 27:00- 33:20 | Being more transparent about the ups and downs of life 33:20- 39:10 | The struggles of being a single mom CONNECT WITH STARR:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/babymommafit/⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@babymommafit https://www.babymommafitness.com/ CONNECT WITH KOKO: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kokobeaute/⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kokobeaute⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/boujeebestfriend⁠ https://www.boujeebestie.com⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@KokoBeaute⁠

How to Become Irreplaceable At Work ft. Elana Drell-Szyfer, CEO RéVive Skincare Jun 12, 2023

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EP55: Welcome to another captivating episode of Boujee Best Friend! Join us as we are honored to have Elana Drell-Szyfer, the esteemed CEO of RéVive Skincare, as our special guest. Elana generously shares a wealth of knowledge, drawing from her personal experiences, to guide us on a journey of success. From discovering a fulfilling career to navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, Elana offers valuable insights and practical advice.

Throughout the episode, Elana provides expert guidance on various topics, including finding a work-life balance, overcoming setbacks and rejections, networking effectively, and empowering individuals, especially women, in the workplace. She inspires us to become our own cheerleaders rather than our own critics, fostering a mindset of self-belief and self-empowerment.

This episode is a treasure trove of inspiration and practical tools that will equip listeners to unleash their true potential, thrive in their careers, and leave a lasting impact in their respective industries. Tune in to Boujee Best Friend and embark on a transformative journey towards becoming your best and most successful self.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

- Starting a career in the beauty industry

- Working moms

- What to look for when hiring

- Company cultures

- Financial Decisions

- Tips in networking

- Pushing through rejections

- Setting personal milestones

- Learning how to manage your boss

- Women in business

- Encouraging people to speak up

- Finding brands that have real potential

Timestamps:

0:00- 2:00 | Intro

2:00- 19:50 | About Elana’s career

19:50- 25:20 | Company cultures

25:20- 33:30 | Networking and making a name for yourself

35:30- 43:00 | Women in business

43:00- 57:10 | Marketing and branding

57:10- 58:44 | Elana’s advice to her younger self

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https://www.instagram.com/elanaszy3girls/

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https://reviveskincare.com/

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