Build-A-Bear CEO Sharon Price-John on Why Defining Values is Key to Achieving Goals
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by theSkimm
20h ago
Early in her career, Sharon Price-John literally put pen to paper and wrote what she dubbed her “price values.” AKA: the qualities that guided her in work and life. She reasoned that if she had time to write a grocery list, she could take a second to define what was important to her. Although her price values have inevitably evolved as she got older, Sharon shares that defining her values made the path to achieving her goals a lot clearer. In this episode of 9 to 5ish, Sharon shares:  The brownie points she scored from her kids being a toy company exec Why she follows the age-old advice ..read more
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Jenny Slate on Finding Peace with Herself through Motherhood
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by theSkimm
1w ago
Through her twenties and thirties, comedian Jenny Slate couldn’t find peace. By all accounts, she was succeeding. She earned a spot on Saturday Night Live, and became recognizable through her on-screen appearances next to actors like Amy Poehler and Nick Kroll. But she still felt stuck in a cycle of self-criticism and a pressure to always be on. Then she became a mom and it all clicked. Listen as Jenny shares why becoming a mom made her feel less desperate to get jobs, please others, and “perform her tricks”.  In this episode of 9 to 5ish, Jenny shares:  Why living in Massachusetts i ..read more
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NFL Reporter Erin Andrews on Addressing the “Shelf Life” of Her Career
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by theSkimm
2w ago
Erin Andrews has become one of the most recognizable sideline reporters in the sports industry. She started out at ESPN in her early twenties, and eventually moved to Fox NFL where she continues to give fans updates on their favorite players and coaches. While Erin’s worked in the biz for nearly two decades, she says she knows there’s a “shelf life” to her job. But the only way she’ll stop is if they drag her off the sidelines – and Erin says, it ain’t gonna be pretty.   In this episode of 9 to 5ish, Erin shares:  The news junkie side of her, and how it’s ruined family vacations ..read more
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Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego on Why Paid Family Leave is Good for Everyone
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by theSkimm
2w ago
Before she decided to run for mayor, Kate Gallego was newly divorced with a young child. Her support system drastically changed after her mom was diagnosed with cancer. Her only income was through her job on the city council, and she questioned whether Phoenix could stomach a young, unmarried woman as mayor. She won the race and has led the city for five years now. As mayor, Mayor Gallego implemented one of the most generous paid family leave policies for government employees and established an office to respond to Phoenix’s rising heat. Another part of her legacy so far? Redefining what ..read more
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Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego on Why Paid Family Leave is Good for Everyone
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by theSkimm
3w ago
Before she became mayor, Kate Gallego was nearly spooked out of running for office. She was newly divorced (read: unmarried). Her support system drastically changed after her mom was diagnosed with cancer. Her only income was through her job on the city council, and she questioned whether Phoenix could stomach such a young woman as mayor. Spoiler alert: she’s been mayor now for five years. Her legacy so far? Redefining what’s possible for young working moms who don’t have perfect personal lives.  In this episode of 9 to 5ish, Mayor Gallego shares:  How climate defined her childhood a ..read more
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Eventbrite CEO Julia Hartz on Staying Innovative in Your Industry
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by theSkimm
1M ago
Eventbrite CEO Julia Hartz said “I do” to Kevin Hartz twice: once when they got married, and again when she decided to become a co-founder with him. Julia says she doesn’t even remember the latter moment. All she knows is she trusted Kevin’s entrepreneurial instincts and it paid off. But when Kevin needed to step down as CEO and have Julia step in, she describes the transition as going from “Candyland” to “Tron”.   In this episode of 9 to 5ish, Julia shares:  What her internships on “Friends” and “Jackass” taught her The unofficial exit strategy she and Kevin agreed on in case t ..read more
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Rachel Zoe on Finding Success Without a Plan
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by theSkimm
1M ago
On the literal first day Rachel Zoe decided to be a freelance stylist, Tommy Hilfiger called her up to style a 2-week campaign with the biggest celebs and supermodels. She had 0 faith in herself, but he trusted she could do it. Rachel spent her career mainly behind the camera until her clients – who were the it-girls of our time – started pulling her in front of the paps with them. That turned into a Bravo TV show about her life, “The Rachel Zoe Project” and several fashion-focused brands centered around her styling. The best part? She never planned any of it.  In this episode of 9 to 5is ..read more
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Rachel Zoe on Finding Success Without a Plan
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by theSkimm
1M ago
On the literal first day Rachel Zoe decided to be a freelance stylist, Tommy Hilfiger called her up to style a 2-week campaign with the biggest celebs and supermodels. She had 0 faith in herself, but he trusted she could do it. Rachel spent her career mainly behind the camera until her clients – who were the it-girls of our time – started pulling her in front of the paps too. That turned into a Bravo TV show about her life, “The Rachel Zoe Project” and several fashion-focused brands centered around her styling. The best part? She never planned any of it.  In this episode of 9 to 5ish, Rac ..read more
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Chef Claudette Zepeda on Building a Hospitality Empire as a Single Mom
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by theSkimm
1M ago
Claudette Zepeda grew up as a border kid between San Diego and Tijuana. On top of that, she spent summers in Guadalajara, watching her aunt run a bustling restaurant. She didn’t know it then, but those summers created the foundations for Mexican cuisine and hospitality in her mind. Then, she became a mom at 18-years-old. Claudette was a kid raising her own kid. She needed to pay the bills, sure. But what Claudette wanted more was to figure out how to build intergenerational wealth – and how to inspire young single moms to believe they could do it too.  In this episode of 9 to 5ish, Claude ..read more
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Cameron Diaz and Katherine Power on Evolving Their Careers and Finding Peace
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by theSkimm
2M ago
Actress-turned-entrepreneur Cameron Diaz and consumer brand builder Katherine Power (WhoWhatWear, Merit Beauty, Versed) had been friends for years before they decided to launch Avaline, their transparently produced organic wine brand. After realizing the wines they loved were full of additives and hidden ingredients, they saw an opportunity to create a new kind of bottle – and transform the wine industry in the process. We spoke with them about how they've transformed their careers, and their lives, by launching this brand. In this episode, they share:  Why Cameron left acting behind ..read more
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