Chriselle Lim: Digital Influencer and Co-Founder of Bümo
Chriselle Lim was one of the first digital influencers to enter the industry, paving the way for future content creators and entrepreneurs. Today, Lim has over 5 million followers across her various platforms and channels, inspiring women worldwide through her unique perspective on beauty, fashion, and lifestyle. But in 2020, Lim made a major career shift into an industry no one was quite anticipating: She co-founded Bümo, a platform bringing licensed educational childcare to the workplace. On this episode of Second Life, find out how Lim fostered a following and used her platform to build a brand that is making a positive impact on families’ futures.
2 Aug 202155min
Who What Wear with Hillary Kerr: Tina Craig, Founder of U Beauty and Digital Influencer, BagSnob
Tina Craig has worn many hats over the years in fashion and beauty, including that of brand ambassador, consultant, designer, stylist, and founder of the talent management agency Estate Five. You likely know her, however, as one of the original digital fashion influencers and the queen of handbags and luxury, BagSnob. These days, she’s also the founder of the pioneering and beloved brand U Beauty. In this episode, Tina explains the technology behind her innovative skincare brand and takes us through #TBT to review some of the most iconic handbags of the past 15 years.
28 Juli 202133min
Lara Devgan, MD: Plastic Surgeon, CEO, and Founder of Dr. Devgan Scientific Beauty
Lara Devgan, MD, is one of America’s preeminent plastic surgeons, specializing in minimally invasive treatments for the face, breasts, and body, and is known for caring for some of the most photographed faces in the world. Now, in her second life, Devgan is utilizing her experience as a surgeon and training at Yale, Johns Hopkins Medical School, and Columbia and Cornell New York Presbyterian Hospitals as the founder and CEO of Dr. Devgan Scientific Beauty. With fans like Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Aniston, it’s safe to say it’s been a certified hit. Tune in to hear how Devgan has parlayed her exceptional understanding of the complexity of the skin into a thriving new facet of her career.
26 Juli 202158min
Who What Wear with Hillary Kerr: J.Lo’s Stylists Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn on 10+ Years of Next-Level Fashion
Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn, professionally known as Rob + Mariel, have been on The Hollywood Reporter’s “25 Most Powerful Stylists in Hollywood’’ list for 10 consecutive years, for their consistent ability to blow our minds with fashion looks for longtime clients like Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Lopez, Cara Delevingne, and so many more. This week, they’re bringing us inside their creative mindset, including what it’s like to design hardworking costumes for live performances (like Super Bowl LIV) for the biggest superstars in the world.
21 Juli 202139min
Julia Haart: CEO and Co-Owner of Elite World Group
Julia Haart has proven she is unstoppable. As the co-owner and CEO of Elite World Group—a talent management company composed of 48 global agencies representing actors, artists, musicians, models, and even virtual avatars—Haart’s mission is to modernize the industry by transforming social platforms into impactful media channels. Prior to EWG, she worked in fashion, founding her own shoe brand before becoming the creative director of Italian luxury brand La Perla. It’s quite the dynamic career, none of which started until Haart was 43 and decided to leave the Orthodox Jewish community in Monsey, New York she had grown up in. Talk about a second life.
19 Juli 202151min
Who What Wear with Hillary Kerr: Tom Bachik, The "MANicurist" Responsible for Your Favorite Celebrities' Nails
Nail artist and celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik is best-in-class. Not only does his celebrity client list include the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Selena Gomez, and Kim Kardashian, but Tom is also a world champion, having won over 300 nail competitions. He’s also the first nail artist to ever hold a contract with Chanel. On this episode, Bachik tells Hillary about working with his famed clients, his winding road to the top of the industry, and how best to care for your nails.
14 Juli 202146min
Nina Dobrev and Julianne Hough: Co-Founders of Fresh Vine Wine
There’s no denying Julianne Hough and Nina Dobrev are two very notable names in Hollywood. Dobrev was catapulted into the spotlight when she starred in Degrassi and six seasons of the CW hit The Vampire Diaries. She has gone on to act, write, and produce projects like the feature film Lucky Day and the upcoming Netflix romantic comedy Love Hard. Meanwhile, Hough is a two-time professional champion on ABC’s Dancing With the Stars, an award-winning recording artist, and an accomplished actress in movies like Safe Haven and Footloose. Plus, she’s the founder of her own production company, Canary House Productions, and fitness platform, Kingry. In March 2021, the longtime friends decided to add yet another piece to their multifaceted careers when they launched Fresh Vine Wine, premium wines for health-conscious individuals.
12 Juli 202149min
Who What Wear with Hillary Kerr: Eric Daman on Costume Design From Gossip Girl and Sex and the City
Eric Daman is an Emmy Award–winning costume designer, celebrity stylist, fashion designer, jewelry designer, and author. Getting his start in TV on the high-fashion drama series Sex and the City, Daman went on to lead costume design in the full six-season run of the CW’s original Gossip Girl, where his designs earned him a 2009 Costume Designerʼs Guild nomination and established his reputation as an influential force to be reckoned with. Daman is here to talk about his vast career, including all the Easter eggs to look out for in his latest project, HBO Max’s Gossip Girl reboot.
7 Juli 202142min
