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Natalie Nakase on Building a WNBA Team From Scratch, Interning in her 30s, and Looking to Victoria Beckham for Style Inspiration Jan 30, 2025

Natalie Nakase has always loved basketball—and she’s built a successful career on that passion. After playing professionally for a few years, she became a head coach overseas, but eventually moved back to the U.S. with the dream of coaching in the NBA. Over the next decade, Nakase climbed the ranks from video intern to assistant coach for the Clippers. From there, she became the assistant coach for the Las Vegas Aces, leading the team to two championship victories. Now, she’s embarking on a new role as the head coach of the Golden State Valkyries, a brand-new WNBA team. In this episode, we discuss what it’s been like for Natalie to be the “first” so many times in her career, why she accepted an internship in her 30s, and the symbolic reason she wears all-black outfits on game days.

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Ashley Tisdale on Building Frenshe, Rallying After Failure, and Her Chic Post-Disney Style Evolution Jan 23, 2025

Many people were first introduced to Ashley Tisdale in the early 2000s when she starred in major Disney projects like The Suite Life of Zack and Cody and High School Musical. Today, in addition to her career as an actor and singer, she’s also the founder of the wellness blog Frenshe and its accompanying product line, Being Frenshe. On this episode, Tisdale discusses how emotional it was to see her product line in Target and why having her products available at an accessible price point was important to her. She also opens up about the red flags in her first “failed” business endeavour and how she used those lessons to make Frenshe a massive success. Additionally, we dive into her style, including how her maternity wardrobe evolved between her first and second pregnancies and her love for statement jackets.

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Jessie Andrews on Navigating the Stigma Associated With Adult Film, Money as a Form of Freedom, and Her High-Low Approach to Design Jan 09, 2025

Jessie Andrews is an actor and the powerhouse entrepreneur behind Basic Swim, Tase Gallery, and the celeb-beloved jewelry line Bagatiba. But her career journey has been a winding one. When she was 18, Andrews became an adult film actor. After shooting over 140 films and winning an AVN award for Best Actress for her performance in Portrait of a Call Girl, she left the industry to pursue DJing and entrepreneurship. In this episode, she discusses the financial benchmark she needed to hit to leave the world of adult film and what it looked like to start over in an unfamiliar industry. Andrews also dives into how she finds design inspiration for her brands and why she feels like the older she gets, the better she gets at saying no.

Note: due to the fires in LA, we will not be releasing an episode on 1/16. We'll be back 1/23 with a new episode.

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Golloria George on Her Social Media Hiatus, Integrity in Brand Partnerships, and Top Beauty Products Dec 19, 2024

Golloria George is a South Sudanese beauty content creator with over 3 million followers and counting. She first rose to fame in 2022 with her The Darkest Shade series where she reviews the darkest foundation shades from makeup brands. George has driven tangible change in the beauty industry by celebrating brands with inclusive shade ranges and calling on others to reformulate their products. In this episode, we explore why she decided to take a hiatus from social media earlier this year—despite it being her primary source of income. George also shares her favorite beauty products, discusses her mentors in the beauty space, and even teases plans for her own makeup line.

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Alison Roman on the Pressure to Create Content, Funding a Grocery Store, and the Culinary Ingredient in her Beauty Routine Dec 12, 2024

Between her best-selling cookbooks and on-camera instructing, Alison Roman has made a name for herself as the approachable yet straightforward chef who’s determined to teach people how to cook. In addition to her celebrated online presence, in 2023, Alison made an offline career leap and built a grocery store called First Bloom. In this episode, we get into the financial details of how she went from working in restaurants after dropping out of college to building her online brand to self-funding her grocery store. She also discusses the pressure that public figures feel to be content creators in the current media landscape and why she feels her most powerful when she’s writing. We even get into her dream nail-polish partnership and discuss why she’s pushing back against the notion that everything she wears is “saying something.”

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Lena Waithe on Legacy, Low-Budget Films, and the “NBA Runway” Dec 05, 2024

Before Lena Waithe was the lauded entertainment multihyphenate we know today, she admired the industry and its icons. Today, her passion for storytelling shines through in everything she does. In addition to being an Emmy Award–winning writer, actor, and producer, she’s also founded a production company, and, as of last month, embarked on a new venture as the host of the podcast Legacy Talk With Lena Waithe, distributed by Lemonada Media. In this episode, Waithe tells us about her early icons and why she finds it impactful to have conversations with the legends that paved the way for her career. She also dives into how her experience in the industry has shaped her perspective on how we should allocate movie budgets and explains why she views writing a play as a form of taking back her power. We also discuss style and her point of view on fashion, including her emotional connection to her sneaker collection. Plus, find out how Waithe preps for big red carpet moments like the Met Gala.

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Brynn Whitfield on Financial Freedom, Becoming a Bravolebrity, and Dressing Like a Sexy Pilgrim Nov 29, 2024

In 2023, Brynn Whitfield rocketed to fame as a breakout star in the rebooted The Real Housewives of New York franchise, charming Bravo fans everywhere with her vulnerability and wit. On the show, Whitfield opened up about experiencing financial instability as a child. In this episode, she dives into how that has shaped her relationship with money today and what it's been like having those conversations on national television. There was a lot to discuss when it came to money and power, but we also chat about her incredible style—including how she selected her reunion outfit—and everything she’s learned about fashion from her co-star Jenna Lyons. She even gives us a little teaser about what Bravo fans can expect in the upcoming episodes of RHONY season 15.

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Chani Nicholas on Retrogrades, Salary Transparency, and Structured Button-Downs Nov 21, 2024

If there was ever a time we needed to hear some hopeful words that inspire action, it’s now. Luckily for us, today we’re sitting down with astrologer, best-selling author, Chani app co-founder, and activist, Chani Nicholas. In this episode, she talks us through what we can expect from the upcoming retrogrades in 2024 and how to prepare and engage with activism as we step into 2025. In addition to her fascinating perspective on the intersections of power, astrology, and activism, she shares why she insists on salary transparency among friends and the reason she’s ditching dresses.

Note: Next week’s episode will come out on Friday 11/29 due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Reshma Saujani on the Myth of Having It All, Working Through Her Financial Scarcity Mindset, and the Power of a Good Suit Nov 14, 2024

Reshma Saujani has spent her entire career empowering women. Not only is she the founder behind the massively impactful nonprofits Girls Who Code and Moms First, but she’s also a best-selling author of several books, the latest of which—Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work—was released in 2022. As of October, she’s also the host of the new, chart-topping podcast My So-Called Midlife, where she explores what it means to be in your midlife alongside guests such as Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Emily Oster. As evident in this episode, Saujani has incredible insight and perspective on so many topics, including perfectionism in young women, the con of imposter syndrome, and the structural issues preventing women from achieving equality.

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Nice Talk Is Back Next Thursday! Nov 07, 2024

Starting on November 14, Nice Talk is back for season two! This season, Marie Claire Editor in Chief Nikki Ogunnaike will be chatting with more incredible guests about their perspectives on the big three: money, power, and style. Make sure you're subscribed to the show so you don't miss an episode. See you next Thursday!

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Erika Veurink: "I'm obsessed with talking about money." Aug 29, 2024

If there's one person who knows the ins and outs of shopping pre-loved fashion, it's Erika Veurink. As a content creator, she's known for sharing her extensive knowledge about vintage sourcing with her followers, and today, she's on the podcast to let us in on all the best tips for shopping on eBay. She even found her wedding dress on the site, so she's a true expert! On this episode, Veurink is also discussing the ethos behind her event series EV Salon, her favorite resources for learning about money, and the street style and runway shows she's most excited to see at New York Fashion Week.

This episode is brought to you by eBay.

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Rupi Kaur on being “soft and powerful” Aug 22, 2024

When Rupi Kaur released her debut poetry collection, Milk and Honey, back in 2014, it quickly became a cultural and literary phenomenon. In fact, the collection went on to sell over 6 million copies. This year, Rupi’s celebrating the 10-year anniversary of her breakout collection by releasing an annotated edition of it. In addition to the immense success of Milk and Honey, Rupi has published three other best-selling poetry collections, performed spoken word poetry on several world tours, and produced and starred in her Amazon Prime special, Rupi Kaur Live. On this episode, she discusses how hard it was to find her flow again after the success of Milk and Honey, her relationship with financial anxiety, and her preshow dance party playlist.

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Gabby Windey: “Anything I don’t like is the patriarchy.” Aug 15, 2024

When Gabby Windey made her reality television debut on the Bachelor franchise back in 2022, she quickly became a fan favorite due to her honesty, vulnerability, and impeccable comedic timing. Since then, the former ICU nurse and NFL cheerleader has competed on Dancing with the Stars, launched a podcast called Long Winded, and amassed a huge social media following. On this episode, Gabby gets into how she continues to learn to advocate for herself, whether it’s at work, on reality TV, or at the nail salon.

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Julie Schott: “I will never spend money on something I don’t understand” Aug 08, 2024

Julie Schott is a powerhouse entrepreneur, known for launching numerous businesses with fresh branding, innovative products, and a massive impact on Gen Z. After spending the early days of her career writing about her personal experiences with acne as a beauty editor at xoJane and Elle, Julie created Starface pimple patches. Since then, she’s continued to build brands that iterate on this “coming-of-age through line,” whether that’s through Julie emergency contraception, Blip Nicotine Replacement Therapy, or Futurewise slugging skincare system. In this episode, Julie talks about everything from the best and worst parts about having a Gen Z audience, how she found a great business partner, and her vintage T-shirt collection.

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Delaney Rowe: “I have to be the funny girl, not only for you, but for your mom” Aug 01, 2024

If you’ve spent any time in the comedy space on TikTok, you’ve definitely seen Delaney Rowe’s hyperspecific and painfully accurate characters, such as "the insufferable female lead" and "the worst person on earth." In 2020, she began developing these characters by pulling from her experience as an actor, and the tropes resonated. A few short years later, Delaney’s racked up 2.6 million TikTok followers and has celebs like Seth Rogen and Jameela Jamil taking note of her work. On this episode, she gets into the ebbs and flows of her creative process, the fellow creator she goes to for money advice, and her perfect outfit for hosting a dinner party.

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Tanner Adell: “I Want to be Uncomfortably Glam” Jul 25, 2024

Between her debut album, Buckle Bunny, her appearance on the song “Blackbiird” off of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter album, and her feature on the new Twisters film soundtrack, Tanner Adell has cemented herself as a country music star—and she’s just getting started. Today on Nice Talk, she’s chatting about moving to Nashville with a couple hundred dollars in her pocket, developing her unapologetically glam style, and how her fellow country music ladies support one another.

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A’ja Wilson on Staying “Poised Through the Noise” Jul 18, 2024

A’ja Wilson is one of the best basketball players in the world, but when it comes to navigating her life in the spotlight, she goes by one mantra: “Let the light within me shine brighter than the light that's on me.” That mindset has led her to MVP wins, back-to-back championships, and an Olympic gold medal. Off the court, she’s also the author of New York Times best-selling book Dear Black Girls: How to Be True to You and was recently named a Nike signature athlete. On this episode, she’s discussing why she thinks money actually can buy a little bit of happiness, the rise of WNBA tunnel style, and how she handles the pressures of leadership.

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Tefi Pessoa on Finding Her Calling on the Internet by Being Professionally Herself, and Her New Talk Show Influenced Jul 11, 2024

Tefi Pessoa has created a career—and amassed 1.8 million followers on TikTok—by being “professionally [her]self.” Her online presence is equal parts hilarious and authentic: one moment she’s doing a deep dive on celebrity relationship timelines and the next talking about her own mental health journey. And now, in addition to her career as a creator, she’ll also be co-hosting the new Amazon show Influenced, which premieres on August 1. On this episode, we dive into Tefi’s financial ups and downs throughout her career, the surprising Kardashian-Jenner family member she would trade closets with, and how she sets boundaries online.

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Bailey Bass on Navigating Hollywood and Learning to Ask for More Jun 27, 2024

Bailey Bass has recently made waves in Hollywood for her roles in Avatar: The Way of Water and Interview With a Vampire, but she’s been acting and modeling since she was 2 years old. Now, in her early 20s, she’s finally reaping the rewards of all her hard work and is here to dish on the tumultuous journey. On this episode, Bass discusses the best and worst advice she’s received while coming up in Hollywood, her path to financial security, and why she’s leaning into slow fashion with her own line, BaiBai.

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Julia Fox on Her Personal Style, How She Spends Her Money, and Charli XCX’s New Song Jun 20, 2024

She’s so Julia! Between her incredible style and her deeply personal creative projects, Julia Fox is nothing short of a cultural icon. While many were introduced to Julia in the Safdie brothers' film Uncut Gems, she’s since established herself in a variety of spaces, including writing, music, and fashion—-and she’s not stopping now. On this episode of Nice Talk, Julia dives into how her childhood circumstances shaped her view of money, why she views celibacy as a political act, and how her perspective has shifted around her image.

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Maitreyi Ramakrishnan on Landing Never Have I Ever, Blocking Haters on Twitch, and Her Love of Hot Topic Jun 13, 2024

When Maitreyi Ramakrishnan was only 17 years old, her life flipped upside down. From an open casting call that 15,000 other people applied to, she booked the lead role in Mindy Kaling’s Netflix show Never Have I Ever. She went on to lead the show for four seasons and took on roles in other projects, including Turning Red and My Little Pony. Today, she’s continuing to act while also studying at university and exploring video game streaming on Twitch. On this episode, Ramakrishnan chats about how her friends keep her grounded, why her personal style includes graphic tees from Hot Topic, and the surprising early aughts song that makes her feel powerful.

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Paige DeSorbo on Velvet Suits, Paying Rent, and the Power of Saying "I Don't Know" Jun 06, 2024

On this episode of Nice Talk, Marie Claire Editor in Chief Nikki Ogunnaike sits down with Summer House star, content creator, and podcaster Paige DeSorbo. Since joining the cast of Bravo's Summer House in 2019, Paige has become a certified reality television sensation, appearing on six seasons of the Hamptons-based show. Outside of television, she creates fashion and lifestyle content and co-hosts the wildly popular podcast Giggly Squad. Today, Paige is getting real about why she pays her own rent, the responsibility she feels to be a good role model, and what she wears to feel confident.

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Victoria Justice: From Child Star to Independent Artist May 30, 2024

Welcome to the very first episode of Nice Talk! To kick things off, Nikki Ogunnaike is sitting down with Marie Claire cover star Victoria Justice to talk all things money, power, and style. If you’re like us, you became a fan of Justice in the early 2000s when she landed her breakout role as Lola Martinez on Nickelodeon’s Zoey 101. She went on to star in her own show, Victorious, at the age of 17, which allowed her to live her dreams of acting and singing at a young age. After taking a short break from the spotlight, she’s now ready to dive back in—only this time, she’s writing and releasing music independently. In this episode, Justice shares how she learned to step into her power even as a child actor, how her music and fashion tastes have evolved over the years, and what challenges she’s facing head-on as a newly independent artist.

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Nice Talk with Nikki Ogunnaike May 17, 2024

Welcome to Nice Talk,hosted by Marie Claire Editor in Chief Nikki Ogunnaike. Each week, Nikki's sitting down with fascinating women—entertainers, entrepreneurs, creators, athletes, and changemakers—to discuss money, power, and style.

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