Girlboss Radio

Girlboss Radio is back with a new host and a renewed mission to help women achieve success on their own terms. Meet our host, Avery Francis! Francis is a veteran HR thought leader who specializes in implementing diversity, equity and inclusion practices in as many workplaces as possible through her consultancy, Bloom. Francis has been featured in Forbes and named a Top 40 Woman in Tech by Betakit. Her ethos? Work should work for all of us. The podcast features weekly chats with inspiring executives, founders and A-listers including filmmaker Domee Shi, mega-influencer Matilda Djerf, Knix founder Joanna Griffiths, and Netflix star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, among others. Girlboss Radio is your destination for no-BS career advice—each episode, you'll walk away with tangible takeaways and success stories that'll help you level-up in your career *and* your life.

Careers
Entrepreneurship
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Lizzie Velasquez- Author, Host & Motivational S...
The amazing Lizzie Velasquez (who suffers from a rare disease called Neonatal Progeroid Syndrome) talks about how to overcome bullying, how to turn your suffering into purpose and how to find the silver lining in your adversity.
55 min
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Angelica Ross- Actress on FX's Pose & Creator o...
Actress, entrepreneur and activist, Angelica Ross talks about how adversity led her to find her purpose and how things are changing for the transgender community.
55 min
203
Brooklyn Decker- Co-Founder of Finery & Actress...
Actress, entrepreneur and co-founder of Finery, Brooklyn Decker talks about how to reinvent your career, how to fund your startup and confidently break through a male-dominated business.
44 min
204
Jameela Jamil-Actress on The Good Place & Creat...
Actress, journalist, DJ, Model and activist, Jameela Jamil is here to talk about how to attain positive body image, how to gain the courage to take a major leap and how to manage all your side and front hustles.
59 min
205
Shelley Zalis- Founder of The Girls' Lounge & C...
Shelley Zalis, founder, CEO and internationally-renowned thought leader for advancing equality shares how the world of business and tech is changing for women, how to break the glass ceiling of middle management and fight for equality in the workplace.
59 min
206
Hannah Hart- YouTuber, Entrepreneur & New York ...
Hannah Hart, best-selling author and creator and star of weekly web series, “My Drunk Kitchen”, talks about her career trajectory, her new podcast HANNAHlyze THIS and how you can push through creative blocks.
50 min
207
Shan-Lyn Ma- CEO and Co-Founder of Zola
Shan-Lyn Ma, the CEO and Co-Founder of Zola, talks about her journey to becoming an entrepreneur, how to pitch to Venture Capitalists and the right way to transition your career.
49 min
208
Nikki And Brie Bella- WWE Wrestlers, Stars of T...
Nikki and Brie Bella, also known as the Bella Twins, talk about what they learned from being part of the WWE, how they balance personal lives with business and their tips for fellow entrepreneurs.
55 min
209
Tamara Mellon, Founder Of Jimmy Choo and Tamar...
Tamara Mellon talks to Sophia about brand-building, bankruptcy, starting over, and of course, that unforgettable Sex and the City moment that made Jimmy Choo a household name.
45 min
210
Arlan Hamilton- Founder & Managing Partner of B...
Arlan Hamilton, the founder of Backstage Capital (a venture fund that dedicated to investing in high-potential female, minority and LGBTQ founders) shares advice on how to get your company funded.
50 min
211
Rebecca Jarvis- Emmy Award Winning Journalist &...
ABC News’ Chief Business, Technology & Economics Correspondent Rebecca Jarvis talks about women in business, why it’s important to ask thoughtful questions, how to make career transitions, and about her podcast No Limits w Rebecca Jarvis.
52 min
212
Introducing "Jen Gotch is OK...Sometimes"
"Jen Gotch is OK...Sometimes" the newest podcast from Girlboss Radio network, hosted by ban.do founder and chief creative officer (turned mental health advocate and cult Instagrammer), Jen Gotch, launches May 29th.
4 min
213
More Live from Girlboss Rally LA 2018: Overcomi...
On this 2nd edition special episode, you'll hear from more remarkable women who spoke at the recent L.A. Girlboss Rally, like fashion entrepreneur Jen Gotch, venture capital star Sarah Kunst, Beautycon CEO Moj Mahdara and more.
22 min
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Aimee Song- Influencer, Fashion Blogger & Creat...
Fashion blogger/Best-Selling Author Aimee Song shares her advice on how to break into the fashion space, become an influencer and create powerful relationships with brands.
52 min
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Live from Girlboss Rally LA 2018: Overcoming th...
On this special episode, you'll hear from some of the remarkable women who spoke at the recent Girlboss Rally in LA, like actor Jameela Jamil, speaker & advocate Lizzie Velasquez, Backstage Capital's Arlan Hamilton, poet Aija Mayrock and more.
28 min
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Patty McCord- Company Culture Expert, Author an...
Patty McCord (Chief Talent Officer of Netflix from '98-'12) talks about how to be a great leader, an invaluable employee, and, create a high-performing company culture.
58 min
217
Rachel Bloom- Actress/Producer- Crazy Ex Girlfr...
Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex Girlfriend) talks about her latest film, Most Likely To Murder, how deal with internet trolls and her advice for fellow female creators.
50 min
218
Emily Chang- Emmy-Award Winning Journalist & Au...
Emmy-Award Winning Journalist, tech guru and author, Emily Chang talks about her new book, Brotopia: Breaking Up The Boys’ Club of Silicon Valley and shares where women in tech stand today and how we can continue to improve the situation.
54 min
219
Jen Atkin- Celebrity Hairstylist & Founder of OUAI
Celebrity stylist & entrepreneur, Jen Atkin, talks about succeeding in the beauty biz, and what she’s learned working with her A-list clients. Plus, Jen gives some amazing tips on how to make your hair look effortlessly flawless!​
41 min
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#LIPSTORIES - Available April 12th & April 26th
#LIPSTORIES presents 6 female founders, creators & thought leaders talking about the inspiring and funny stories from their lives that helped make them the person they are today. Presented by Girlboss Radio in partnership with Sephora Collection.
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Donna Carpenter- CEO & Co-Owner of Burton Snowb...
Donna Carpenter of Burton Snowboards talks about becoming CEO, her dedication to women in the workplace and how she is spreading the word about sustainability in an effort to help the environment.
40 min
222
Andy McNicol- Partner at William Morris Endeavor
Andy McNicol, a literary agent at WME, joins us to share the perils of perfectionism and how to embrace mistakes, how to figure out what your story is and how to best tell it, and, the way to find, and later, become a mentor.
51 min
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Aminatou Sow- digital strategist, a writer, a p...
Aminatou Sow, from the Call Your Girlfriend podcast, shares some warm, insightful stories with Sophia. Made in partnership with Sephora Collection in celebration of #LIPSTORIES,
49 min
224
Sarah Robb O’Hagan-Author, CEO at Flywheel Sports
Sarah Robb O’Hagan, Chief Executive Officer of the fastest growing indoor cycling company, Flywheel Sports, joins us to talk about business innovation, inspiring human performance and bouncing back from major fails.
51 min
225
Katie Couric- award-winning journalist, documen...
Katie Couric chats with Sophia about being the first woman to host an evening newscast. Plus her time hosting a daytime talk show, being Global News Anchor for Yahoo News, and in launching Katie Couric Media.
46 min