Ladies First with Laura Brown

Encore: Cynthia Erivo On Joy and Presence Feb 01, 2022

British actress and singer Cynthia Erivo has been setting American stage and screen aflame since making her Broadway debut just five years ago. Since then she’s racked up a Tony and a Grammy, as well as not one but two Academy Award nominations. Cynthia opens up to InStyle editor-in-chief Laura Brown about how she’s staying level-headed on this express-train ride to fame.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Encore: Priyanka Chopra Jonas on why she keeps her espresso machine in her closet. Jan 18, 2022

Actor, singer, producer and businesswoman Priyanka Chopra Jonas talks about lockdown loneliness, practicing confidence, owning ambition, and being really, really tired…

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Encore: Jessica Alba Says Business Isn’t For Everyone Jan 04, 2022

The ever-honest Jessica Alba opens up about taking her company public, the social media site she can’t live without, and what she says to fans who get tattoos of her face.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Encore: Ellen Pompeo Doesn't Do Anything She Doesn't Want To Dec 21, 2021

This week Laura Brown sits down with actress and producer Ellen Pompeo to discuss privilege, power and literally not giving a f**k. She shares how she got that record-breaking raise and what’s next after 17 seasons of Grey’s Anatomy.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From gold lamé to pink sweatpants: Fashion splurges from some of our favorite ladies Dec 07, 2021

We take a listen back over our first season to pick some of our favorite fashion splurge moments from pink sweatpants to gold lamé.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Priyanka Chopra Jonas on why she keeps her espresso machine in her closet Nov 30, 2021

Actor, singer, producer and businesswoman Priyanka Chopra Jonas talks about lockdown loneliness, practicing confidence, owning ambition, and being really, really tired…

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Encore: Jennifer Aniston Can Eat One Chip (And She Knows It’s Annoying) Nov 23, 2021

Jennifer Aniston spills the tea on The Morning Show, red-carpet amnesia, and her forever Friends.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Judith Light will never be a “misery dog.” Nov 16, 2021

Actor and advocate Judith Light on being present —whether she’s hitting a red carpet, winning another award, or simply returning a text message, she’s always glad to be there.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reese Witherspoon on the days she just wants to lie down flat. Nov 09, 2021

Actor, producer, entrepreneur, and mom Reese Witherspoon talks about having Oprah on speed dial, her dreams of soft serve, and why we all need to talk more about money.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even Tan France has bad hair days Nov 02, 2021

Designer, stylist and star of Queer Eye, Tan France talks about new fatherhood, owning his identity on screen and the reality of bad hair days.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Encore: Kiernan Shipka on Awareness Oct 26, 2021

Kiernan Shipka talks about eating quarantine pasta, finally watching Mad Men, and not saying hello to Al Pacino.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sarah Paulson isn’t afraid to be proud anymore, especially of her eyebrows. Oct 19, 2021

Star of Oceans 8, Ratched and Impeachment: American Crime Story, Sarah Paulson opens up on owning her ambition, the fear of losing her currency and her deep desire to take a bath.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zendaya Opens Up About Her Favorite Looks, Why She Sometimes Goes Silent on Social Media, and How She Saw Spider-Man On Her Very First Date Oct 12, 2021

November cover star and perpetually best-dressed mainstay Zendaya talks to us about her quest to sharpen her skills on and off set.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Awkwafina, Katie Porter, and Uzo Aduba Are Ambitious As Hell--We Tell You What They’re Aiming For Oct 05, 2021

Three badass women talk about what they’re ambitious for, how they plan to achieve it, and what--if anything--scares them.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Miranda Kerr on Motherhood, Her Modern Family, and Why She Proudly Calls Herself a “Turtle” Sep 28, 2021

Model and Kora Organics founder Miranda Kerr dishes on the art of a cheeky wink, her award-winning skincare line, and how she fell in love with Katy Perry.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stacy London on the Upside of Having an Existential Crisis Sep 21, 2021

Former stylist and TV personality Stacy London on pivoting to a new career, helping people understand (and survive) menopause, and why she’s still going to tell you when your outfit doesn’t work.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Encore: Salma Hayek On The Moment She Redefined “Bombshell” Sep 14, 2021

Salma Hayek opens up about being a bombshell, a badass and her most ambitious project yet.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jessica Alba Says Business Isn’t For Everyone Aug 31, 2021

The ever-honest Jessica Alba opens up about taking her company public, the social media site she can’t live without, and what she says to fans who get tattoos of her face.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“There’s No One Way to be Trans,” Says Tommy Dorfman Aug 24, 2021

Cover girl Tommy Dorfman talks about trans mentorship, why people in their 40s shouldn’t make teen shows, and what led her to runway-walk down her high-school hallway.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Uzo Aduba Does More Before 9 am Than We Do All Week Aug 17, 2021

On this week’s episode of Ladies First with Laura Brown, Uzo Aduba reveals her dream role, her favorite Peloton instructor, and memories of crying on the subway.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Encore: Emily Ratajkowski on Ownership Aug 10, 2021

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jennifer Aniston Can Eat One Chip (And She Knows It’s Annoying) Aug 03, 2021

Jennifer Aniston spills the tea on The Morning Show, red-carpet amnesia, and her forever Friends.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ellen Pompeo Doesn’t Do Anything She Doesn’t Want To Jul 27, 2021

This week Laura Brown sits down with actress and producer Ellen Pompeo to discuss privilege, power and literally not giving a f**k. She shares how she got that record-breaking raise and what’s next after 17 seasons of Grey’s Anatomy.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Encore: Brooke Shields on Trainwrecks, Dancing Like "an Idiot," and Living Her Biggest Life Jul 20, 2021

Actress, model, and author Brooke Shields on the perspective she’s gained from being in the public eye her entire life.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jennifer Hudson Dares Hollywood to Fire Her Jul 13, 2021

Jennifer Hudson on buying a Bentley, singing on cruise ships, and believing in her voice.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Encore: Kate Hudson on Choosing Happiness Jul 06, 2021

Kate Hudson spills the beans on being a hard-headed kid, always working on her state of mind, and deeply desiring French fries.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kate Bosworth Will Always Get Back on the Horse Jun 29, 2021

Kate Bosworth chats about her big break, learning to be vulnerable, and becoming 10% happier.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sen. Mazie Hirono Loves BTS, Cats, and Comprehensive Immigration Reform Jun 22, 2021

Senator Mazie Hirono opens up about getting things done as the first Asian American woman elected to the Senate.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa McCarthy, Niecy Nash, and Tarana Burke on The Moment They Realized Their Power Jun 15, 2021

Three of our favorite Ladies First guests recall what it felt like when they knew they owned their sh*t.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Salma Hayek On The Moment She Redefined “Bombshell” Jun 08, 2021

Salma Hayek opens up about being a bombshell, a badass and her most ambitious project yet.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cindy Crawford Is Not a Sweatpants (or Sandwich) Person Jun 01, 2021

Cindy Crawford talks about jacuzzi o’clock and the dangers of frozen bananas.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Encore: Taraji P. Henson on Mental Health May 25, 2021

Academy-Award-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson opens up about life in quarantine, her new series on mental health, and why she finds the stereotype of “the strong black woman” so dangerous.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Supermodel Christy Turlington Says She's "More Bendy" Than Ever After Leaving Modeling Behind May 18, 2021

Christy Turlington Burns, founder of Every Mother Counts, chats about working for safe pregnancy and childbirth--and tells some stories from the supermodeling world too.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andra Day on Happiness May 11, 2021

Oscar nominee Andra Day on spirituality, playing Billie Holiday, and keeping weird-ass hours.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Laura Dern On Optimism May 04, 2021

Laura Dern opens up about life with teenagers, the pleasure of smashing a room’s worth of furniture, and her I Dream of Jeannie obsession.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Opal Tometi on Black Lives Matter Apr 27, 2021

Black Lives Matter co-founder Opal Tometi on courage, conscience, and being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rashida Jones on Pragmatism Apr 20, 2021

Rashida Jones opens up about life in quarantine, working with Bill Gates, and meeting ET.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kiernan Shipka on Awareness Apr 13, 2021

Kiernan Shipka talks about eating quarantine pasta, finally watching Mad Men, and not saying hello to Al Pacino.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keke Palmer on Being A Boss Apr 06, 2021

Keke Palmer chats about not having secrets, believing in herself, and that awesome “Sorry to this man” meme that just won’t go away.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Encore: Michelle Pfeiffer on Grace Mar 30, 2021

This week, Ladies First is sharing one of our favorite episodes with Michelle Pfeiffer. The legendary actress opens up about quarantine clumsiness, her favorite scents, and Jack Nicholson.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Mrs. Dow Jones” on Money Smarts Mar 23, 2021

Haley Sacks, aka Mrs. Dow Jones, on empowerment through personal finance.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Awkwafina on Warmth Mar 16, 2021

Awkwafina on working hard, puzzling people at the mall, and the foot you definitely shouldn’t use while driving.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa McCarthy on Ability Mar 09, 2021

More-than-a-funnywoman Melissa McCarthy talks about celebrating her 50th, her hopes for the future, and the time she showed up to an Oscar gala in sweatpants.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rose Byrne on Humor Mar 02, 2021

Rose Byrne on growing up Aussie, coming out as hilarious, and her new pandemic hobby.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taraji P. Henson on Mental Health Feb 23, 2021

Academy-Award-nominated actressTaraji P. Henson opens up about life in quarantine, her new series on mental health, and why she finds the stereotype of “the strong black woman” so dangerous.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tarana Burke on Power Feb 16, 2021

MeToo activist Tarana Burke talks about changing the world for survivors of sexual violence.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brooke Shields on Perspective Feb 09, 2021

Actress, model, and author Brooke Shields on the perspective she’s gained from being in the public eye her entire life.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kate Hudson on Choosing Happiness Feb 02, 2021

Kate Hudson spills the beans on being a hard-headed kid, always working on her state of mind, and deeply desiring French fries.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joey King on Confidence Jan 26, 2021

Emmy nominated actress Joey King on life as a child star, her 21st birthday, and how she handles the pressures of fame.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Storm Reid on Optimism Jan 19, 2021

Storm Reid appeared alongside Brad Pitt and Lupita Nyong'o in 12 Years A Slave before she even hit puberty--then went on to earn Teen Choice Award and NAACP Image Award nominations for her breakout role in Ava DuVernay’s A Wrinkle in Time. Now at age 17, she’s lighting up the small screen on HBO’s Euphoria. Laura Brown chatted with her about her ebullience, optimism, and her big, big love for Atlanta, Georgia.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S. Representative Katie Porter on Command of Presence Jan 12, 2021

Representative Katie Porter of California’s 45th Congressional District is a single mom, a law professor, and an attorney with a reputation for being tough as nails—particularly in congressional hearings, where her questioning of men in power is merciless. (Exhibit A: In five minutes, she made the CDC chief agree to waive COVID-19 testing costs for all Americans.) The congresswoman sat down with InStyle editor-in-chief Laura Brown to talk about her take-charge energy.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Niecy Nash on Confidence Jan 05, 2021

Niecy Nash stunned the world in August with her fabulous wedding to singer Jessica Betts. But the Emmy Award-winning actress-comedian has been stopping the show since long before that, with roles on the TV shows Clean House, Reno 911, The Mindy Project, Claws, and many others, along with movies like Selma and the Netflix limited series When They See Us. Nash talks with InStyle editor-in-chief Laura Brown about the relentless inner drive that has taken her all the way to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Naomi Watts on Tenacity Dec 29, 2020

Known for her work in films like Mulholland Drive, The Ring, 21 Grams, I Heart Huckabees, and The Impossible, Naomi Watts has been nominated twice for an Academy Award. But this British-born star hasn’t always been a leading lady: After a tumultuous childhood, she nearly went into the fashion industry, then spent a good 10 years paying her dues in bit roles before finding bigger success in acting. Watts tells longtime pal Laura Brown, editor-in-chief of Instyle Magazine, all about it.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emily Ratajkowski on Ownership Dec 22, 2020

Actress and model Emily Ratajkowski on motherhood, life as a sex symbol, and the importance of getting paid.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cynthia Erivo On Joy and Presence Dec 15, 2020

British actress and singer Cynthia Erivo has been setting American stage and screen aflame since making her Broadway debut just five years ago. Since then she’s racked up a Tony and a Grammy, as well as not one but two Academy Award nominations. Cynthia opens up to InStyle editor-in-chief Laura Brown about how she’s staying level-headed on this express-train ride to fame.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle Pfeiffer on Grace Dec 08, 2020

The legendary actress opens up about quarantine clumsiness, her favorite scents, and Jack Nicholson.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LaLa Anthony on Her Drive Dec 01, 2020

Actress, author, and all-around great gal LaLa Anthony on her drive to succeed, focus, and the importance of loyalty.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trailer: Ladies First with Laura Brown Nov 10, 2020

InStyle editor-in-chief Laura Brown talks to legendary ladies about how they do it—and what we can learn from them. Joining us this season: Michelle Pfeiffer, LaLa Anthony, Niecy Nash, Congresswoman Katie Porter, and many more.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Ladies First with Laura Brown

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected