Girlboss Radio With Sophia Amoruso

Today’s episode of Girlboss Radio features Megan O’Neill, the associate beauty director at Goop. Megan comes from the world of glossy magazines, having worked at titles such as Elle and Lucky. She describes her job at Goop as very much a dream job—and speaks highly of her boss, the one and only Gwyneth Paltrow. But there’s so much more to unpack when it comes to true wellness (hint: it’s not fancy face cream). Plus, Megan talks about making space for Black women’s voices in media, and her approach to success, ambition and storytelling.  After listening to this episode, you might just be inspired to take a freezing cold shower, consider going to a vagina-practor or work for Gwyneth Paltrow. You don’t want to miss this one.  Tune into Oversharing from Betches Media every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Megan O'Neill on Instagram at @megagirl Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream j

Domee Shi is the Oscar-winning filmmaker behind beloved Bao and Turning Red, which became the number one movie on Disney+. Today she chats with host Avery Francis about growing up with immigrant parents, her path to success (and what it means to her) and offers her best advice for those struggling with the weight of parental expectations.  Domee Shi also recounts her hilarious Oscars after-party experience and how she’s making waves at Pixar to push for storytelling that normalizes puberty and menstruation. Tune in for a conversation filled with warmth, insight and truly useful advice for creatives. Follow Domee Shi on Instagram at @domeeshi and watch Bao here: https://bit.ly/3EJf0Nb and Turning Red here: https://bit.ly/3TKDtWJ Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream job postings, free coffee every Friday and a few emojis (because we’re fun like that), delivered right to your inbox. Discover the hottest jobs in marketing, fin

Can you really manifest your dream job? Who better to answer this question than Roxie Nafousi, the bestselling author of the book Manifest. For Nafousi, true manifestation is a life practice—and it’s hard work. In this episode, host Avery Francis learns that even the biggest skeptics are probably manifesting without even realizing it. This episode provides tangible steps and practical tips to bring more positivity and intention into your life, so that you can craft your dream life. Get 15% off Knix's leakproof underwear with the code GIRLBOSS at https://bit.ly/3EJQWtC Follow Roxie Nafousi on Instagram at @roxienafousi and stay up-to-date on her manifestation workshops at roxienafousi.com. Order a copy of Manifest: 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life here: https://fave.co/3O69BDc, and pre-order her new book Manifest: Dive Deeper (dropping Jan. 5, 2023) on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3tG9Ds7. Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dre

Welcome back to Girlboss Radio! We’re back with a new season and a renewed mission to bring you inspired, super-candid conversations with the world’s most impressive women. Our goal is to bring you career advice you can actually use, and give you the tools and mindset to find success on your own terms.  In our kick-off episode of the new season of Girlboss Radio, founder of intimates brand Knix speaks to her good friend Avery Francis—and our new host—about how she defines success, the gender bias she faced while raising funds and why she’s big on celebrating failure. Get 15% off Knix's leakproof underwear with the code GIRLBOSS at https://bit.ly/3EJQWtC Follow Joanna Griffiths on Instagram at @joannaknix Sign up for Girlboss Daily, our must-read morning newsletter, at girlboss.com/newsletter. You'll get A+ career advice, dream job postings, free coffee every Friday and a few emojis (because we’re fun like that), delivered right to your inbox. Discover the hottest jobs in marketing, finance, social media and m

We can't believe it's already the season finale of Girlboss Radio! It only seemed fitting that we end this season with our very own, Puno the Founder of ilovecreatives, hosting an intimate solo episode.  This week, Puno is sharing her journey that started as a freelancer and led to being a full-fledged founder. She is letting us in on the world of freelancing and is answering the most commonly asked questions that even seasoned freelancers have. We hope you enjoy the final episode and we'll see you next season!  Special thanks to our sponsor!  Gusto is an easy, online payroll and benefits service built for modern small businesses. Head to Gusto.com/girlboss and get three months free when you run your first payroll.

What does it take to become a content creator? This week, Puno chats with Rachel Nguyen, Fashion Blogger & Youtuber. Rachel discusses how she got her start in content creation and continues to find success through her evolution. She is sharing a ton of tips and the future she sees for content creators.  Follow Rachel’s journey on Instagram @thatschic and give her YouTube channel a watch at youtube.com/thatschicblog. Special thanks to our sponsors! When your business is ready to make that next hire, find the right person with LinkedIn Jobs. Just visit linkedin.com/girlboss to post a job for free. Terms and conditions apply. With HelloFresh, you get fresh, pre-measured ingredients and mouthwatering seasonal recipes delivered right to your door. Go to hellofresh.com/girlboss12 and enter code GIRLBOSS12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping! Gusto is an easy, online payroll and benefits service built for modern small businesses. Head to Gusto.com/girlboss and get three months free when you run your first pay

Who makes sure the employee ecosystem at a company is thriving? This week, Puno chats with Ann Roberts, the Chief People Officer at Flo. Ann discusses where she sees the role of CPO going and what it means to work in modern-day HR. She's also sharing tips on what it takes to create great company culture.  Plus, she's giving us all the details on the women-centered app Flo.  Follow Flo’s Instagram @flotracker for support at every stage of your reproductive journey. Also, a special thank you to Flo for sponsoring this episode! 

Do you have what it takes to be a social media marketer?  This week, Puno chats with Taylor Loren, a Social Strategist and Course Creator, formerly the Head of Marketing at Girlboss and Director of Content at Later Media. Taylor discusses how she found her voice as a social media maven and leveraged that into a flourishing career. She is giving us the deets on what it takes to build brand powerhouses through social media and how you too can take your social media skills pro.  Social media marketers are here to stay, so let's jump on this bandwagon, shall we?   Follow Taylor’s journey on Instagram @taylorloren and peep her website taylorloren.co for her killer social media course offerings. Thanks to our sponsors!  Nuun Energy is the perfect sidekick for workdays, weekends, and anytime you need a boost on the go. Visit nuunlife.com and get 20% off Nuun Energy with code GIRLBOSS. Are you looking for an easier way to onboard and manage remote employees? Are you doing it all at your company? Find out how Justwork

E-commerce marketing is what again?  This week, Puno chats with Ceilidh MacLeod, a digital consultant and Co-Founder of OEM. Ceilidh discusses her career as an e-commerce marketing queen, which has included companies like Shoes.com and The Hundreds. She let us in on all the secrets on what it takes to work in digital marketing and kill it.  So pull up your notes app because the future is here, and it’s digital girl bosses.  Follow Ceilidh’s journey on Instagram @ceilidhmacleod and give her amazing company a visit at www.oem.care.  Thanks to our sponsors! Hairstory has created a line of hair products that will leave your hair clean, shiny, and healthier than before. Check out hairstory.com and use promo code GIRLBOSS to get 15% off your first purchase.  Calling all small business owners! Are you doing it all at your company? Find out how Justworks can help you by going to justworks.com today.  ShipStation funnels all your orders into one simple interface that you can manage from anywhere, even your cell phone.

What do you do when you feel like your business practices aren’t eco-friendly?  This week, Puno chats with Mara Hoffman, fashion designer and CEO of Mara Hoffman, a leader in sustainable fashion. Mara discusses her start in the fashion industry and how she pivoted to put sustainability first. Mara is giving us all the tips when it comes to being more intentional to business and how to nurture yourself along the way.  Follow Mara’s journey on Instagram @marahoffman and give her amazing company a visit at marahoffman.com. Special thanks to our sponsors!  Try FreshBooks free for 30 days, no credit card required! Go to freshbooks.com/girlboss and enter GIRLBOSS in the “how did you hear about us” section. Gusto is an easy, online payroll and benefits service built for modern small businesses. Head to Gusto.com/girlboss and get three months free when you run your first payroll.  Hairstory has created a line of hair products that will leave your hair clean, shiny, and healthier than before. Check out hairstory.com a

You're unhappy and want to make a shift in your career, but you don't know where to start. Can you leave your current job and pivot?  This week, Puno chats with Lisa Choi Owens, the Chief Revenue Officer and Director of Growth at TED. Lisa discusses her start on Wall Street and how her expansive career in for-profit companies ultimately led to her pivot to non-profit work at TED.  Lisa sheds light on the lack of representation in a business-led space and how to find that confidence when you are the minority. Should you get your MBA? How do you navigate networking? Lisa answers all these questions and more in this week's episode. Thank you to our sponsor!  Gusto is an easy, online payroll and benefits service built for modern small businesses. In other words, a people platform — one place to pay and take care of your hardworking team. Head to Gusto.com/girlboss and get three months free when you run your first payroll.

It’s better to work fast, and having more means better, right? These are the values of most American businesses, but is that really what defines a good business or product? This week, Puno chats with April Garguilo, the founder of the amazingly successful company Vintner’s Daughter, a luxury plant-based skincare brand. April takes us through her slow growth approach and how it has given her a quality product and impact. April is also challenging the idea that more is better, with only two products on Vintner's Daughter's roster. She proves that dedication to the customer and the product is second to none. Follow April and her amazing two-product skincare company Vintner’s Daughter’s on Instagram @april_gargiulo @vintnersdaughter Thank you to our sponsors!  Hairstory has created a line of hair products that will leave your hair clean, shiny, and healthier than before, so you can leave your other shampoo behind. Check out hairstory.com and use promo code GIRLBOSS to get 15% off your first purchase.  Create a b

Let's be honest, can a founder even achieve an impactful brand without a team behind them? This week, Puno chats with Trelawny Davis, who's making a name for herself as an iconic branding and marketing storyteller. She's letting us in on all the secrets for what it takes to make a brand thrive from a profit standpoint AND be impactful. Who wouldn't want the 411 on what it takes to be a top marketer from an expert? And Trelawny's LinkedIn page has her expertise written all over it. Working on campaigns for Disney, West Elm, Parachute, and most recently on Nike's global brand team, Trelawny walks us through how her time at these companies has pushed her to become the kind of marketer who influences culture. Girlboss has become synonymous with founders, but employees are so crucial in creating and executing the brand vision and reaching new audiences, so we're all here for Trelawny to break that mold. Follow Trelawny's journey on Instagram @trelawnydavis Thank you to our sponsors!  ShipStation funnels all your o

Have you ever been frustrated with how the world works? Then when you try to change it, you realize how big the problem is. Some of us would be overwhelmed by this thought, unlike our superhero guest. This week, Puno chats with Emily Ackerman, an engineering grad student and disabilities rights advocate bringing awareness to accessibility.  Emily’s viral tweet about a potentially life-threatening encounter with an autonomous delivery robot at the University of Pittsburgh, which was blocking a curb cut designed for people with disabilities like herself, is bringing attention to the issue.  This episode sheds light on how people overlook disabilities in the design process. Emily gives us helpful tips on how to combat this issue not just in design but in life. Emily also touches on this episode about her COVID research, academic journey, and being in STEM.  Emily's powerful message will have you asking yourself, how can I contribute to breaking down systematic and institutional barriers and have more inclusivity

So, you have a genius idea for a new business: but how, exactly, are you going to pay for it all? We’ve talked a lot about bootstrapping this season on Girlboss Radio, but this week, Puno dives into the world of venture capital with Aishwarya Iyer, the founder and CEO of Brightland. How you fund your business affects how you build your business - and how long you have to make it happen.  Before anybody can give you any advice about what type of funding you should look into, you need to know the answers to these three questions: What are you building? How much is it going to cost? How much control do you want? Tune in for Aishwarya’s unique perspective on venture capital after a decade in the industry. Discover Brightland’s nourishing olive oils and follow them on Instagram at @wearebrightland Thank you to our sponsors:  Explore Vitruvi’s all-natural, 100% pure essential oils and gorgeous diffusers at vitruvi.com/girlbossradio and use code GIRLBOSS20 to get 20% off your next purchase. Create a beauti

19-year-old Internet sensation Elsa Majimbo (@majimb.o) chats with Puno about how she launched her career as a creator and gained over 2 million followers during quarantine. In this episode, get a behind-the-scenes look at running a viral Instagram account and working on brand campaigns with the likes of Valentino, Fenty, and Mac Cosmetics.  Thank you to our sponsors: Try FreshBooks free for 30 days, no credit card required! Go to https://freshbooks.com/girlboss and enter GIRLBOSS in the “how did you hear about us” section, and get more time back to build the business you love. Plan your Instagram content & get your first month of Planoly free with code “girlboss” (all lowercase): https://plano.ly/3xEHMZM Squarespace Create a beautiful, on-brand website for your business with Squarespace! Head to squarespace.com/girlboss for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code GIRLBOSS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain!  

Learn how to transform your life and your business using astrology with the founders of Chani, the popular astrology app for self-discovery, mindfulness, and healing.  This week on Girlboss Radio, Puno chats with Chani Nicholas and Sonya Passi about how they built their app (and how they used astrology to launch it!).  Chani and Sonya share powerful messages about how to create a small business that aligns with your values, from hiring survivors of gender-based violence to develop the app, to providing comprehensive employee benefits including unlimited menstrual leave.  Download the Chani App for iPhone or follow Chani and Sonya on Instagram at @chaninicholas and @sonyapassi  Thanks to our sponsors: Planoly Plan your Instagram & get your first month of Planoly free with code “girlboss” (all lowercase): https://plano.ly/3xEHMZM Squarespace Create a beautiful, on-brand website for your business with Squarespace! Head to squarespace.com/girlboss for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer

Looking for your dream job? Sometimes it takes a LOT of work -- especially if you’re having to overcome unconscious bias from hiring managers. This week, Puno chats with Andrea Dalzell, who was the first registered nurse in New York to use a wheelchair. Andrea shares great tips on how to advocate for yourself and how to deal with rejection, all while remaining confident in your career path and your abilities. Curious about the world of “professional resume writers” and whether it’s worth it to hire one? Tune in for tips on crafting the perfect cover, tailoring your resume, and nailing your interviews! And this episode isn’t just for those looking for job - hiring managers can learn a lot too, considering that 40% of hiring decisions are influenced by unconscious bias.  Special thanks to our presenting sponsor Vitruvi! Visit vitruvi.com/girlbossradio and use code GIRLBOSS20 to get 20% off your next purchase.

Yup, we’re going there. In this episode, Puno chats with Hari Nef, an actress, model, and writer who isn’t a huge fan of the term “girl boss.” Puno and Hari discuss the rise of #Girlboss feminism in the wake of Trumpism and the Women’s March back in 2017, and whether or not that ideology is still relevant today. Hari Nef was the the first openly transgender woman signed to IMG Models, starred in the Emmy-winning television series Transparent, and is currently working on writing her own television series, which you’ll hear all about in this episode!  Tune in for a spicy episode: in the words of Hari, “I actually took a poll on my finsta, ‘should I go on the Girilboss podcast?’ And the two options were ‘go on and be spicy’ or ‘die cool.’ And most people voted to go on and be spicy, so I'm here and I'm going to be spicy.” Thanks to our sponsors: Explore Vitruvi’s all-natural, 100% pure essential oils and gorgeous diffusers at vitruvi.com/girlbossradio and use code GIRLBOSS20 to get 20% off your next purchase. C

So you have a great product idea and want to bring it to life - but how do you actually make that happen? This week, Puno chats with Victoria Ashley, the founder of Laundry Day, a cool cannabis-adjacent brand of artisanal smokeware. Victoria shares every step of her journey from concept to designing your product, finding a manufacturer, and bringing your product to market through influencer marketing -- all as a one woman show! Together Puno and Victoria share tips on how to create a brand identity on your own, draft an email to get your mentors’ attention, influencer gifting, and so much more. Follow Laundry Day on Instagram @laundryday.co, Victoria at @_heyitsvic, and Puno at @punodostres! Thank you to our sponsors: Plan your Instagram & get your first month of Planoly free with code “girlboss” (all lowercase): https://plano.ly/3eYHlBp Build your dream course and save $99 with our exclusive offer for 30 days free of Thinkific Pro:  http://thinkific.com/girlboss99 Create a beautiful, on brand website for y