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Who What Wear with Hillary Kerr: Keke Palmer on Shifting Perspectives, Evolving Narratives, and Empowering Culture Through Art Mar 02, 2022

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On this episode, Who What Wear editor Jasmine Fox-Suliaman speaks with our March cover star—actress, singer, producer, and writer Keke Palmer. From starring in movies such as Akeelah and the Bee and Hustlers and playing Cinderella on Broadway to creating her beloved TikToks, hosting the Met Gala, and co-authoring a series of short stories, Palmer continues to expand her groundbreaking career in every direction. She’s here to talk about finding her way through success, celebrity, and her most fulfilling work; the power art holds in shifting perspective and culture; and her highly anticipated upcoming projects, including Alice, in theaters March 18, and Jordan Peele’s Nope, out this July.

Sally Mueller: Womaness Co-Founder and CEO Feb 28, 2022

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As the co-founder and CEO of Womaness, Sally Mueller is determined to shift the menopause narrative through a high-performance collection of modern products created by women for women and a community that provides unlimited inspiration. In less than a year since its launch, Womaness has generated over $2 million in sales via its website and partnership with Target and has sold over 11,000 units of its top-selling neck cream, Let’s Neck. But before Mueller began revolutionizing the art of aging for women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond, she spent over two decades of her career working her way up at Target, from merchandising analyst to senior marketing executive. She then left to help other companies create strategic partnerships to build their brand presence, including at Who What Wear, where she launched the activewear line JoyLab and incubated the skincare line Versed. On this episode of Second Life, find out how her past experiences culminated in the launch of her own successful brand that is changing the game for a previously ignored demographic of women.

Who What Wear with Hillary Kerr: Euphoria’s Makeup Artist, Doniella Davy, on Challenging Beauty Norms and Embracing Creative Expression Feb 23, 2022

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Doniella Davy is the creative genius behind the beauty looks on HBO’s Euphoria. This week, she takes us inside her creative process and the techniques she uses to evoke symbolism, drama, and emotion through the character aesthetics. She’s pulling back the curtain on the show’s glam and gore, from Maddy’s sharp winged eyeliner to Cassie’s sparkling tears to Nate’s prosthetics after getting beat up. Davy also shares her favorite products used on the show and where to get them while you wait for her own Euphoria-inspired line, Half Magic, to drop in May.

Chrishell Stause: Actress, Selling Sunset Star, and Luxury Real Estate Agent Feb 21, 2022

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At the heart of the massively successful Netflix docuseries Selling Sunset is actress, reality television star, and luxury real estate agent Chrishell Stause. Recently, Stause added author to her impressive list of accolades, as she just released her new memoir, Under Construction, in which she reveals the intimate details of her life and career prior to becoming a reality star and real estate agent. The memoir also includes never-before-told stories about her first career in daytime soap operas. Stause made a name for herself within the industry, acting in successful shows such as All My Children and Days of Our Lives.On this episode of Second Life, find out how she has continued to evolve—both personally and professionally.

Who What Wear with Hillary Kerr: Staud’s Sarah Staudinger on the Next It Bag, Collabs With New Balance, and Larry David Feb 16, 2022

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This week, Sarah Staudinger, co-founder and creative director of Staud, is giving us an inside look at the inner workings of her celebrity- and fashion girl–beloved brand. Sarah tells us about the Japanese philosophy that’s inspiring her upcoming collection, her predictions for the next It bag on the horizon, and the now internet-famous reaction of Larry David at her spring 2022 fashion show. Plus, she’s sharing her weekend edit of must-pack items for a variety of getaways.

Gabby Bernstein: Motivational Speaker, Spiritual Leader, and Best-Selling Author Feb 14, 2022

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Gabby Bernstein’s mission is simple: to encourage people to become the happiest person they know. The motivational speaker, podcast host, and New York Times best-selling author has written nine books to date, including The Universe Has Your Back, Super Attractor, and her latest, Happy Days (out on February 22). She is also the host of a weekly podcast, Dear Gabby, and has a coaching subscription, the Miracle Membership, where she offers grounded advice. Plus, she was featured on Oprah’s highly esteemed SuperSoul Sunday as a “next-generation thought leader” and as a part of the SuperSoul 100. However, before she was paving her own path in the self-help space, Bernstein’s career looked entirely different. She spent her 20s working in public relations for nightclubs and restaurants in New York, and she even built her own PR firm. On this episode of Second Life, find out how Bernstein found her way from burnout and addiction to enlightened spirituality.

Pre-order here: http://www.deargabby.com/happydays

Who What Wear with Hillary Kerr: Nyakio Grieco of Thirteen Lune on Black- and Brown-Founded Brands to Shop Now and Forever Feb 09, 2022

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Nyakio Grieco is the entrepreneur behind two game-changing brands within beauty—her eponymous skincare brand Nyakio and, most recently, the platform Thirteen Lune. Founded in 2020, Thirteen Lune is a beauty retailer highlighting Black- and Brown-founded and allied brands. In addition to the beautiful online destination, you’ll be able to find the brands in over 300 JCPenney stores by the end of 2022. Grieco is here to tell us all about her favorite products to add to our beauty routines. Plus, she’s giving us a sneak peek at a new line she has on the horizon.

We talk about a lot of good products in this episode, and you can find them all in the story linked here:

https://www.whowhatwear.com/who-what-wear-podcast-nyakio-grieco

Steph Hon: Cadence Founder and CEO Feb 07, 2022

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Steph Hon is the founder and CEO behind Cadence, a brand created to provide a sense of organization and ease no matter where you may be, through endlessly refillable, durable, magnetic containers for personal care items. Its signature product, the Cadence Capsules, are TSA compliant; customizable by color and label; sustainable; and made from recycled and ocean-bound plastic—and are repeatedly sold out online. But before Hon designed the ultimate travel solution, she worked as a video editor and creative at Reel Rock, the production company behind some of the biggest rock climbing documentaries of all time like Free Solo and The Alpinist. On this episode of Second Life, find out how Hon shifted her frustrations into a burgeoning brand, making adventure accessible and easier for everyone.

Who What Wear with Hillary Kerr: Euphoria’s Barbie Ferreira on Embodying Characters Through Fashion, Plus Her Virginia Woolf–Inspired Cover Shoot Feb 02, 2022

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This week on the podcast, editor Anna LaPlaca interviews actress, model, and breakout Euphoria star Barbie Ferreira. Barbie tells us what it’s like to return to the show after more than two years between seasons and lets us in Kat Hernandez's inner world. She also takes us inside her February Who What Wear cover shoot (inspired by Virginia Woolf's Orlando), chats about her favorite brands at the moment, and shares how she embodies characters through fashion on and off set.

Sunny Hostin: Co-Host of The View and New York Times Best-Selling Author Jan 31, 2022

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Sunny Hostin is a force to be reckoned with—she is a television host, a multi-platform journalist, a New York Times best-selling author, and an attorney, after all. In 2016, Hostin joined the Emmy Award–winning daytime talk show The View, for which she’s won three Emmys as a co-host. Hostin is also a best-selling author of two books: her memoir I am These Truths and her fiction novel, Summer on the Bluffs, which is now evolving into a trilogy and television series. She is also at the helm of a new production company in partnership with ABC, committed to uplifting diverse story-telling. Hostin’s career is nothing short of monumental as she continues to accomplish major milestones within the media industry, but before she was a key change-maker in the space, she was known as an attorney who worked her way up from the Maryland Court of Appeals to becoming a federal prosecutor.

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