Babba C Rivera: Ceremonia Founder and CEO

Shereene Idriss, MD, aka the Pillow Talk Derm, has made a name for herself by being honest and transparent not only to patients at Idriss Dermatology in NYC, but also with half a million followers on Instagram who flock to her #PillowTalkDerm series for a no-BS take on products and treatments, plus education grounded in skincare science. On this episode, Idriss shares with Hillary her opinion on what is and isn’t worth spending your money on, what factors to consider when building out a skincare regimen, and the drugstore staples everyone should own.

22 Juni 202242min

Ghia founder and CEO Melanie Masarin grew up in Lyon, France. Lyon is a city that prizes its alcohol, which is often on the table and shared with friends and family. But when Masarin felt sluggish after a night of drinking wine, she found herself reaching for nonalcoholic beverages. When she couldn’t find a mocktail as interesting and intricate as the cocktails she loves, she set out to create her own. Hence, Ghia—a line of drinks inspired by Mediterranean aperitivo culture, including recipes such as Agrodolce and Sweet Solo—was born. On this episode, hear how Masarin drew from her experience heading retail at Glossier and strategy at Dig Inn to create a new type of beverage brand.

20 Juni 202244min

On this week's episode, Who What Wear fashion editor Anna LaPlaca is sitting down with our June cover star, actress Sadie Sink. At just 15 years old, she was cast as the lovable Max Mayfield in the hit Netflix series Stranger Things and is now in her 20s. With three seasons of the show under Sink's belt, she's reflecting on what it means to grow up on set and the professional lessons she's learned along the way. Plus, she discusses her favorite looks from the WWW cover shoot.

15 Juni 202221min

Dorsey CEO and founder Meg Strachan built her jewelry business by betting on classic vintage pieces at an accessible price. She started Dorsey two years ago and was its only employee for much of that time. She got the idea for the company while working as a vice president in the e-commerce space, where she had over 15 years of experience at places such as Goop, Anine Bing, and Carbon38. In this episode, Hillary and Meg discuss the business lessons Meg learned through her years in the ready-to-wear industry and how that informed her very successful solo project.

13 Juni 202254min

Hillary is joined by WWW Editorial Director Lauren Eggertsen and Poosh Content Director Michelle Scanga. As swimwear fanatics, Lauren and Michelle are eager to discuss the biggest swim trends for the summer ahead from celebrity-favorite brands to the cool new designers on the scene. The ladies share so many thoughts on how to be your most stylish self on any budget, whether you’re headed to the Amalfi Coast or a casual pool day.

8 Juni 202231min

For over a decade, Jacey Duprie has been a digital entrepreneur at the forefront of the social-influencer phenomenon with the fashion and lifestyle brand Damsel in Dior, where she has garnered the attention of over two million monthly viewers across her social media platforms. Now, she’s stepping into the role of creative director for Wyeth, a new fashion brand that will open at Platform in Culver City this fall. On June 7, she is releasing a new book, Liking Myself Back, where she delves into her self-made success as a modern digital entrepreneur and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Yet before she became one of today’s top fashion and lifestyle influencers with millions of followers, she actually began her career at StyleChicago.com after earning her degree in journalism and professional writing. She then made the move to Los Angeles to work for E! as an executive assistant to the VP of talent, which eventually led her to Imagine Entertainment. She then landed a role as the fashion and editorial assistant at Singer22.com before officially making Damsel in Dior her full-time career. On this episode of Second Life, hear how Duprie paved her own path to success in a brand-new industry and everything she has learned in between.

6 Juni 202250min

Our very own Anna LaPlaca is back on the pod this week, bringing us inside her new series, Who What Wear Travels. Think of this as your summer travel report through the lens of a fashion insider, featuring the coolest destinations the style set is heading to this year and, of course, what they’re bringing along for some truly unforgettable getaways. Plus, Anna dishes on the most Pinterest-worthy hotels, highly rated travel products, and the must-pack resort trends you’ll be seeing all over your timeline.

1 Juni 202232min

As the co-founder and CEO of Material, Eunice Byun is modernizing the cooking experience through high-quality, thoughtfully designed tools for the kitchen. Since its launch in 2018, Material has been featured in publications such as NYT Cooking and Forbes and featured on GQ’s Best Stuff list. Behind the scenes, Byun uses Material's growing platform to amplify AAPI voices. But before she became a brand founder of her own, she actually had a career in corporate America at Goldman Sachs as a financial analyst. She then went on to help launch and advise several startups in the consumer space and eventually became the VP of global marketing at Revlon. On this episode of Second Life, find how Byun decided to make the pivot—and take a big leap of faith—to start her own company rooted in integrity in and out of the kitchen.

30 Maj 202257min