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Garance Doré first rose to prominence as one of the original style bloggers, popularizing the idea of going out to the streets and taking photos of beautiful clothes in the wild. Now, she’s the founder of Doré, a skincare brand that champions simple formulas and an even simpler skincare routine. In this episode, hear how Garance first got the idea to start a skincare brand on a silent retreat and why she believes life isn’t meant to be spent in front of the mirror. Plus, she shares her wardrobe staples.

17 Aug 202231min

Ara Katz is co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health, a microbiome-science company pioneering innovations in probiotics and medicine to impact human and planetary health. Her flagship product, the Daily Synbiotic, is a two-in-one daily capsule containing both a probiotic and prebiotic to support gut health. Prior to starting her own science company, Katz co-founded the mobile-commerce startup Spring, where she helped launch ApplePay on the iPhone. On this episode, hear how the death of her mother sparked a lifelong curiosity in human biology and how this interest eventually led her to create a product that she hopes will revolutionize the way we take care of ourselves—starting with our insides. Plus, Katz debunks some common misconceptions around gut health.

15 Aug 202257min

On this episode, Who What Wear editor Jasmine Fox-Suliaman speaks with our August cover star – singer-songwriter and model Rina Sawayama. The Japanese and British artist became an instant pop sensation back in 2020 with the release of her debut studio album, Sawayama. Rina’s musical styles range from pop to rock to electronic, and her sophomore album, Hold The Girl, is out this month. Jasmine talked to Rina about her early days as a musician when she modeled to make ends meet, why her music draws so much from trauma, and why it’s important to keep things real, especially when you’re a pop star.

10 Aug 202231min

What exactly does “Gah!” mean? According to Lisa Bühler, it’s an outburst of joy and delight at finding something you just absolutely need in your closet. Bühler is the Founder and CEO of Lisa Says Gah, an e-commerce platform that aims to be a home for artists of the fashion industry. After a decade of working in fashion, Lisa observed its toll on the environment as well as how hard it was for smaller labels to compete with big brands. So she set out to create what she calls an “anti shop”—a place where independent design thrives and all products are made ethically and sustainably. Before starting LSG, Lisa worked as an account executive and then as a buyer for Nasty Gal, where she was in charge of sourcing dresses, outerwear, and sweaters. In this episode, Lisa shares everything from how uprooting herself inspired her to start her own business to how she grew revenue a whopping 300% during the pandemic. Plus, she very generously shares some career mistakes she’s made.

8 Aug 202241min

Erin believes that what you wear gives you the power to tell your story. Over the years, she’s created looks for Hollywood celebrities like Kerry Washington and Sarah Jessica Parker, and most recently, Anne Hathaway and her unforgettable looks at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. In this episode, hear how Erin got her start in styling, her philosophy around personal style, and her tips for getting dressed in the morning.

3 Aug 202233min

Jody Boyman spent her first life traveling the world and photographing its wildest animals for publications such as Time and Life. But as she traveled the world, Boyman increasingly encountered a planet that was hurting from unsustainable food processes. So in 2015, she and her brother, Todd, founded Hungry Planet, a plant-based nutrition company offering meat alternatives for modern lifestyles. With products ranging from chicken to beef to crab, Boyman has created a business with the purpose of feeding the world while helping the environment, its people, and animals. On this episode, she tells the story of how she became co-founder and chief purpose officer of Hungry Planet and what she’s learned from it all. Plus, she shares what it’s like to work closely with a sibling.

1 Aug 202250min

Justine Marjan is a celebrity hairstylist and beauty influencer who's styled looks for clients such as Olivia Culpo and Khloé Kardashian. In this episode, hear how Justine’s meteoric rise was fueled by a strong sense of curiosity and grit. Plus, Justine gives her tips on summer haircare.

27 Jul 202233min

Ayana Gray’s debut fantasy novel, Beasts of Prey, captured the attention of young-adult readers around the world when it was published last year. It’s since been translated into 10 languages, and it’s even being adapted for a feature film with Netflix. The story follows two Black teenagers as they venture into a magical jungle to hunt down a vicious monster. It’s the first in a trilogy, and her second book, Beasts of Ruin, is out this week. Before becoming a professional writer, Gray worked in higher education, fundraising for the University of Florida and the University of Arkansas. On this episode, Gray shares how her first life as a researcher helped her build the magical world of her series and how she learned to let go and trust her collaborators when the time came to put her pencil down. Plus, she tells the unbelievable story of how she found a whopping 43 agents for her very first book.

25 Jul 202255min