The Truth About Cortisol with Rachel Sanders

Gabby Bernstein is an ambition oracle for every girlboss. For over a decade, she has traveled the world guiding and motivating women to join her on a journey to bring balance and contentment into everyday life. Gabby’s philosophies are rooted in her own life experiences. Experiences that led her to hit rock bottom at just 25 years old after she became addicted to work, addicted to alcohol and addicted to drugs. After changing her own path and embracing spiritual, holistic, and metaphysical practices, she now leads a successful motivational speaking business and she is the author of several successful books. Oprah Winfrey called Gabby “a thought leader for the next generation." Her latest book, Judgement detox: Release the beliefs hold you back from living a better life, will be released in early January. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Des 201757min

In her tiny kitchen in Brooklyn, armed with just $100 in cash, Lisa Price transformed a hobby of mixing up fragrances in her home into the multi-million dollar beauty empire we know today as Carol’s Daughter. She began by selling her homemade beauty products at flea markets, but before long, celebrities—like Will Smith, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Jay-Z, and Mary J. Blige—became loyal customers and investors. But the road that led her here was filled with tough lessons, big risks, and even bankruptcy. Today, Lisa walks us through that journey and shows us how she transformed her side hustle into a full-time, multi million dollar gig.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Des 20171h 3min

Morra Aarons-Mele quit 10 jobs before the age of 30. She found herself feeling depressed, crying in ladies rooms, and uncertain of where she fit in the workforce. As an introvert and self described “hermit”, Morra eventually came to the realization that for some, success might mean “leaning out” instead of “leaning in.” Today, she's an entrepreneur, author and host of the podcast “Hiding in the Bathroom.” As the founder of digital marketing agency, Women Online, and has launched award winning campaigns for the U.N., Hillary Clinton, and President Barack Obama, to name a few. She's here with Sophia to talk about finding success on her own terms—and open up about anxiety, the ever-increasing social pressure to keep moving up, and her new book, Hiding in the Bathroom: An Introvert's Roadmap to Getting Out There (When You'd Rather Stay Home). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Nov 20171h 6min

Today, Sophia sits down with a sharp, incisive editor who is committed to reporting on and celebrating powerful women. The voice behind Fortune's daily newsletter, "Broadsheet," Kristen spends her days mining for stories that are shaping our lives across a range of different industries. As part of the team that selects Fortune's annual Most Powerful Women list, she has a lot of ideas about what it means to have and keep "power." Listen along for a thoughtful deep dive into what power means for women in today's world.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Nov 201752min

Born in Toronto and based in Brooklyn, Aurora James dreamed up the idea for her crush-worthy shoe brand, Brother Vellies, while backpacking through Africa. She travels the globe designing, creating and sustaining artisanal jobs in Africa by employing cooperatives of women who specialize in shoemaking with natural materials. Through her work she’s learned a thing or two about collaboration, tradition, and personal development... and she’ll share that with us today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Nov 201755min

On today’s episode of Girlboss Radio, Sophia sits down with Leandra Medine Cohen, the hilarious mastermind behind Man Repeller, a community and content hub she affectionately refers to as a nudist community. What follows is an some of the most poignant, powerful advice you could get—about going with your gut, rebelling against singular definitions, life as an "influencer," and probably plotting world domination. It's ours for the taking, right?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Nov 201753min

Last July, Gretchen Carlson came forward with her experience of being sexually harassed at FOX News by then-CEO, the late Roger Ailes. Her story is one that's all too familiar for many women. Most recently, we’ve seen it in the spate of “me too” stories that have come out following the allegations of assault, harassment, and abuse against Harvey Weinstein—and so many other men in positions of power. Today, Carlson joins us to discuss her new book Be Fierce (which surfaces similar stories from women in all walks of life across the country), speak frankly about Donald Trump, and walk you through what you should do if you are being harassed in the workplace.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Nov 201756min

Jen Gotch is a creative powerhouse who loves yard sales and unicorns. After a long (and winding) journey trying her hand at a slew of not-so-great jobs that led her to where she is today, she’s now the chief creative officer and fearless leader of ban.do. On today’s episode, Jen talks about tapping into her creative power and finding the strength push through her bad days.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Okt 201758min