Second Life
Second Life
Hosted by Who What Wear co-founder Hillary Kerr, Second Life spotlights successful women who have made major career changes. Guests share lessons they've learned through fearlessly daring to pivot, and how they've used skills from their "first lives" to navigate their winding career journeys.
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Mar 5, 2018 • 33min
Candace Nelson: Sprinkles Cupcakes Founder
Few people can be credited with starting a national food craze like Candace Nelson did. The pastry chef and entrepreneur sparked America's cupcake obsession when she opened Sprinkles Cupcakes in 2005, the first of its kind in the world. In the third episode of our podcast, Second Life, Nelson explains why she pivoted from a banker to baker and how she harnessed the power of saying “no."
Feb 26, 2018 • 32min
Jenna Bans: Hollywood Showrunner and Creator of NBC's Good Girls
Jenna Bans's résumé is scarily similar to the list of TV shows we love to binge. As a producer and writer on Grey's Anatomy, co–executive producer on Scandal, and creator of NBC's new crime drama, Good Girls, she's the creative force behind some of the most popular shows of this generation. In episode two of Second Life, Bans opens up about ditching law school to pursue screenwriting, working with Shonda Rhimes, and learning to lead fearlessly.
Feb 19, 2018 • 29min
Jen Atkin: "The World's Most Influential Hair Stylist"
In this episode, host Hillary Kerr interviews Jen Atkin, the celebrity stylist and founder of Ouai haircare. They discuss the power of social media, Atkin's journey from salon apprentice to CEO, and the importance of mental toughness. Other topics include working smarter, utilizing social media for marketing, prioritizing personal happiness, and organization tips.
