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We're live from Create & Cultivate's LA Conference with Kin Euphorics co-founders, Bella Hadid and Jen Batchelor. Drinking has been an essential part of socializing for thousands of years and these ladies are flipping the script, changing the conversation and thinking differently about how we can fill up our cups. Kin Euphorics is a company brewing mocktails with plant extracts, and Bella and Jen are reimagining the age-old ritual of pouring yourself—and your friends—a drink. They also share their backgrounds that led them to take on the sober-curious movement, and their best advice on picking the right business partner. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at www.createcultivate.com.   Visit Nutrafol.com and enter the code PARTY to save $15 off your first month's subscription. Plus FREE shipping on EVERY order. Resources:   To join the WorkParty click HERE To connect with Bella Hadid click HERE To connect with Jen Batchelor click HERE To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE To follow along with Kin Euphorics click HERE To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789) This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festivalTo follow along with Create & Cultivate:https://www.instagram.com/createcultivatewww.createcultivate.comTo connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnsonTo connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton

Hi everyone! It’s the FINAL episode of WorkParty Money Moves: Founder’s Framework! Over the past four weeks I’ve been interviewing some incredible female founders on how they would break down a $10,000 small business loan to start a business.    Today is a special episode, because it is the last installment in this five part series, and we’ve decided to flip the script to close it out. While we’ve enjoyed learning about the many ways each of these founders would strategically spend their startup money, we wanted to take the last episode in the series to shine a spotlight on the scenario from the Bank’s point of view. And that’s why joining me today is Rebekah Rice, an expert on Small Business loans and an advocate for small business owners everywhere.  If you’re not familiar with her work, Rebekah Rice is a Small Business Regional Executive at Bank of America. She leads a team of 200 Small Business leaders and teammates to help the small business community thrive. More specifically, she helps the small business team to put capital into our communities, drive revenue growth, acquire client relationships, and provides a world class client experience.  She’s been serving small businesses for almost 20 years, and even started a business of her own during the pandemic. This personal experience has given her an even greater lens into the bank’s products and services and has made her a better advocate for the small business owners she serves everyday. The question I’m posing to Rebekah is: “How would you advise a small consumer-packaged goods business to use the $10K loan to successfully grow their business?” As someone with experience advising small businesses and embarking on her own entrepreneurial journey, Rebekah has a unique perspective on the founder’s framework situation, and in this episode she's sharing the inside scoop! Well, Rebekah—it is such a pleasure to have you on the WorkParty podcast today! I’m really excited to dive in and hear how you would spend this $10,000 in funding.   Sponsors: • Bank of America | Bank of America knows that women entrepreneurs often face challenges in accessing the necessary capital and resources to run and grow their own businesses. That’s why they invest in partnerships that connect you to the mentoring, training and capital you need to find success. You can get access to experts, award-winning insights and business solutions so powerful,you’ll make every move matter. Visit bankofamerica.com/womenbusinessowners.   Resources: • To join the WorkParty click HERE  • To connect with Rebekah Rice click HERE • To connect with Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festivalTo follow along with Create & Cultivate:https://www.instagram.com/createcultivatewww.createcultivate.comTo connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnsonTo connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton

Like many origin stories, Aasiyah Abdulsalam’s idea came to her as a lightbulb moment. On vacation in Las Vegas, Aasiyah wondered why there wasn’t a product that could keep her wig in place in the warm weather. Then it hit her—she was 100% capable of filling the gap herself.    Aasiyah is the founder of The Renatural, a company simplifying and demystifying wigs—Products that have previously been inaccessible, fragmented, and intimidating Her innovative product, The Wig Fix is a hypoallergenic, breathable, and lightweight silicone headband that secures your wig while protecting your scalp and promoting natural hair growth underneath.    It also happens to be the first wig related patent obtained in over 55 years. Aasiyah is an industry disruptor, taking the industry miles ahead of where it has been for ages. I can’t wait to learn how she did it.   Sponsors: • Clare | Visit Clare at www.clare.com/party to get started. And receive $5 off your first gallon of paint. That’s www.clare.com/partyfor $5 off.    Resources: • To join the WorkParty click HERE  • To connect with Aasiyah Abdulsalam click HERE • To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE • To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE • To follow along with The Renatural click HERE • To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789) Produced by Dear Media Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festivalTo follow along with Create & Cultivate:https://www.instagram.com/createcultivatewww.createcultivate.comTo connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnsonTo connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton

Hey everyone, thanks for tuning into this special episode of WorkParty Money Moves: Founder’s Framework. In this series, successful founders will share their perspective on a startup funding scenario: They’ve just received a $10,000 small business loan to start a business, let’s see how they build a framework to spend it! For our fourth installment in the series, I have Julissa Prado here, founder & CEO of Rizos Curls, a clean hair care line aimed at embracing and celebrating the beauty of curls, coils, and waves everywhere! After years of making her own curly cocktail and helping her community embrace their curls, Julissa decided to use her life savings to launch her own hair care line Rizos Curls. The result has been a line of products made with high-quality ingredients that works across all different hair types. As a leading force in the beauty industry, Julissa is widely recognized with award wins as Cosmopolitan’s 2021 New C-Suite Winner, and named Entrepreneur of the Year in 2020 by Beauty Independent. She is also an active national speaker with roles at Harvard University, The Girl Boss Rally, Create & Cultivate, TED, and many more! I’m so excited to have Julissa here to share more on her journey and how she’d break down the $10,000 as a product-based business!   Sponsors: • Bank of America | Bank of America knows that women entrepreneurs often face challenges in accessing the necessary capital and resources to run and grow their own businesses. That’s why they invest in partnerships that connect you to the mentoring, training and capital you need to find success. You can get access to experts, award-winning insights and business solutions so powerful,you’ll make every move matter. Visit bankofamerica.com/womenbusinessowners.   Resources: • To join the WorkParty click HERE  • To connect with Julissa Prado click HERE • To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE • To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE • To follow along with Rizos Curls click HERE • To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789) Produced by Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festivalTo follow along with Create & Cultivate:https://www.instagram.com/createcultivatewww.createcultivate.comTo connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnsonTo connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton

Welcome back to the WorkParty podcast! Today I am chatting with none other than the lovely Lindsey Carter. As the founder and CEO of Set Active, and host of her new podcast Ready, Set, Spill––Lindsey Carter is the first to admit that she loves athleisure. However comfortable though, many of the pieces she found herself wearing didn’t leave her exuding confidence, and she knew something needed to be done. With that feeling top of mind, in 2017 she launched the beloved athleisure line––Set Active, a line of monochromatic activewear sets that intertwined function and fashion.   Carter continues to drive skyrocketing demand by dropping products–from leggings to sports bras–in limited edition colorways every month. Her strategic approach to business drove Set Active into its cult-like status overnight.   With a background in social media consulting and passion for cultivating community, it’s no wonder Carter’s main focus was on building confidence and connection through a shared love for all things active. She has since built a community of over 433K fans and counting, including celebrities like Hailey Bieber, and all of your favorite Barry’s Bootcamp instructors. A brief scroll down Instagram lane is sure to prove this statement true.      In this episode of WorkParty, Lindsey is sharing all the juicy details about SET Active’s rise to fame, their community-driven growth method, how she maintains her entrepreneurial spirit, and what truly reflects a brand's success.   Sponsors: Zocdoc | Go to zocdoc.com/PARTY and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours.  NetSuite | Right now, NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind flexible financing program. Head to netsuite.com/PARTY right now. Clare | Visit Clare at www.clare.com/party to get started. And receive $5 off your first gallon of paint. That’s www.clare.com/partyfor $5 off.    Resources: To join the WorkParty click HERE  To connect with Lindsey Carter click HERE To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE To follow along with Create & Cultivate click Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festivalTo follow along with Create & Cultivate:https://www.instagram.com/createcultivatewww.createcultivate.comTo connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnsonTo connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton

Hey listeners, you’re tuning into the third episode of WorkParty Money Moves: Founder’s Framework! In this series, successful founders are sharing their perspective on a startup funding scenario: They’ve just received a $10,000 small business loan to start a business, let’s see how they build a framework to spend it! Joining me today is Lauren Maillian, CEO of digitalundivided, the nation’s leading nonprofit that leverages data, programs, and advocacy to catalyze economic growth and success for Black and Latina female entrepreneurs. She is also the Founder & CEO of LMB Group, a strategic marketing and brand advisory company working with Fortune 500 brands and high-growth startups. Lauren was the first black woman to start an early-stage venture capital fund and is now an Investor for and Advisor to the Athena Consumer Acquisition Corporations, the second all women Athena SPAC. Lauren is also the author of her own bestselling memoir, The Path Redefined: Getting To the Top on Your Own Terms. She is a multi-hyphenate change agent committed to diversity, innovation, and inclusion with over 15 years of experience. She has advised and invested in over 40 startups and her portfolio represents more than $5 billion in market capitalization. Needless to say, this woman has a well of knowledge when it comes to strategic spending. Lauren—thank you so much for joining us!  I’m so excited to hear how you would take on this $10,000 in funding.   Sponsors: • Bank of America | Bank of America knows that women entrepreneurs often face challenges in accessing the necessary capital and resources to run and grow their own businesses. That’s why they invest in partnerships that connect you to the mentoring, training and capital you need to find success. You can get access to experts, award-winning insights and business solutions so powerful,you’ll make every move matter. Visit bankofamerica.com/womenbusinessowners.   Resources: • To join the WorkParty click HERE  • To connect with Lauren Maillian click HERE • To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE • To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE • To follow along with digitalundivided click Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festivalTo follow along with Create & Cultivate:https://www.instagram.com/createcultivatewww.createcultivate.comTo connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnsonTo connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton

Before she became one of the most recognized faces on the international fashion scene and the founder of a coveted skincare brand, Winnie Harlow was a teen vying for a job at Sephora. Despite knowing exactly what she wanted to do at the age of 16, she was too young at the time and didn’t get the job. But, that didn’t stop her from putting her best face forward—literally—to make her foray into the beauty industry. Today, Winnie has not only made her mark on the industry, she’s making history. And, her journey is just beginning. Joining forces with Cassandra Devor, the two launched Cay Skin—a collection of lightweight, breathable sunscreens made for all skin tones and types.Their mission was simple: to ensure everyone under the sun can feel confident in their skin. And, in a full circle moment, Cay Skin launched this year with a single, exclusive retail partner—Sephora, of course! Today's episode is our live conversation with both Cay Skin co-founders, Winnie Harlow and Cassandra Devor from Create & Cultivate's LA Conference 2022! Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at www.createcultivate.com.   Resources:   To join the WorkParty click HERE To connect with Winnie Harlow click HERE To connect with Cassandra Devor click HERE To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE To follow along with Cay Skin click HERE To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789) Tune into the Unthinkably Good Things premiere, Sunday August 28 at 9/8c on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Visit NetSuite.com/PARTY for special financingJoin Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festivalTo follow along with Create & Cultivate:https://www.instagram.com/createcultivatewww.createcultivate.comTo connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnsonTo connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton

Hey listeners, you’re tuning into the second episode of WorkParty Money Moves: Founder’s Framework! In this series, successful founders are sharing their perspective on a startup funding scenario: They’ve just received a $10,000 small business loan to start a business, let’s see how they build a framework to spend it! Joining me today is Bola Sokunbi, founder of Clever Girl Finance, one of the largest personal finance media/education platforms for women in the U.S! Bola is an award winning Certified Financial Education Instructor, finance expert, 4-time bestselling author, and speaker. After graduating college, Bola was able to save her first $100,000 in a little over 3 years (!!) with a starting salary of just $54,000.    Her goal is to help women take charge of their finances, stop living paycheck to paycheck, build real wealth and get you in control of the life they REALLY want to live.  Bola—thank you so much for joining us!  I’m so excited to hear how you would take on this $10,000 in funding. Sponsors: • Bank of America | Bank of America knows that women entrepreneurs often face challenges in accessing the necessary capital and resources to run and grow their own businesses. That’s why they invest in partnerships that connect you to the mentoring, training and capital you need to find success. You can get access to experts, award-winning insights and business solutions so powerful,you’ll make every move matter. Visit bankofamerica.com/womenbusinessowners.   Resources: • To join the WorkParty click HERE  • To connect with Bola Sokunbi click HERE • To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE • To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE • To follow along with Clever Girl Finance click HERE • To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789) Produced by Dear Media Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festivalTo follow along with Create & Cultivate:https://www.instagram.com/createcultivatewww.createcultivate.comTo connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnsonTo connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton

We're live from Create & Cultivate's LA Conference with Olivia Culpo,  entrepreneur, model, and chief creative officer of VIDE. She sat down with our CEO Kate Spies to talk about the inspiration behind her new cocktail brand, juggling multiple projects, and how the entrepreneurial space is treating her. Join the party on social @workparty and stay in-the-know at www.createcultivate.com.   Nuuly | Nuuly is already a great value at just $88 a month for any six styles, but right now you can get $10 off your first month off Nuuly when you sign up with code PARTY10. Visit shopify.com/party for a free 14 day trial and get full access to Shopify's entire suite of features. Resources: To join the WorkParty click HERE To connect with Olivia Culpo click HERE To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE To learn more about VIDE click HERE To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789) Produced by Dear Media Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festivalTo follow along with Create & Cultivate:https://www.instagram.com/createcultivatewww.createcultivate.comTo connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnsonTo connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton

In this special episode of WorkParty Money Moves: Founder’s Framework. In this series sponsored by Bank of America and Mastercard, successful founders will share their perspective on a startup funding scenario: They’ve just received a $10,000 small business loan to start a business, let’s see how they build a framework to spend it!   To kick off I have Tiffany Sorya here, founder of Novel Education group, a leading academic agency specialized in full-service homeschooling, private tutoring, test prep,, and enrichment programs. As a renowned influencer and thought leader in the education industry, Tiffany is widely recognized for spearheading a fundamental change in the way young people engage with education in the digital age.  I’m so excited to have Tiffany here to share more on her journey and how she’d break down the $10,000 as a service based business! Sponsors: • Bank of America | Bank of America knows that women entrepreneurs often face challenges in accessing the necessary capital and resources to run and grow their own businesses. That’s why they invest in partnerships that connect you to the mentoring, training and capital you need to find success. You can get access to experts, award-winning insights and business solutions so powerful,you’ll make every move matter. Visit bankofamerica.com/womenbusinessowners.   Resources: • To join the WorkParty click HERE  • To connect with Corporate Natalie click HERE • To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE • To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE • To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789) Produced by Dear Media Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festivalTo follow along with Create & Cultivate:https://www.instagram.com/createcultivatewww.createcultivate.comTo connect with Jaclyn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnsonTo connect with Marina Middleton: https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton