WorkParty
Meet your new Work Wives. WorkParty, the beloved business podcast with over 3 million downloads to date and guests like Sara Blakely, Tyra Banks, Jen Atkin and more is back and brand new. Jaclyn Johnson joined by CEO of Create & Cultivate, Marina Middleton are letting you listen in as they navigate the world of entrepreneurship, motherhood, divorce, female friendships and how they make it all work – mostly. A little work, a little party, pour yourself a glass of champagne and pull up, cause we are about to get down to business.
Episodes
323 episodes
Confidence at Every Stage: Fundraising, Leadership & Life Transitions
On this week’s episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are diving into what it really means to show up with confidence in work, leadership, and life. From fundraising and running a business, to navigating major personal transi...
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The Girlboss Reset: Founders Returning to Rewrite the Playbook
This week on WorkParty Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton return with an honest conversation about leadership, reinvention, and what it actually looks like to grow a modern business. From the evolution of the “girlboss” narrative, to the press...
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The Myth of “Having It All” & Other Hard Founder Truths You Need: Live Q&A with Cyndi Ramirez
In this special live episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton come to you from Palm Springs for the Blueprint Mastermind, joined by Cyndi Ramirez. Cyndi is the founder and CEO of Chillhouse, with a goal to modernize the spa ind...
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Figuring It Out Along the Way: The Realities of Entrepreneurship
Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton recorded this episode of WorkParty during one of the biggest weeks of the year, Create & Cultivate’s Festival. They’re giving a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to bring a m...
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Is Slowing Down the Secret to Success? with April Gargiulo
This week on WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are joined by April Gargiulo, the founder and CEO of Vintner’s Daughter, a cult-favorite skincare brand rooted in craftsmanship, performance, and radical quality. April’s journey is a ...
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Balancing the Build: Sammi Cohen on Life Between 9–5 and the Creator Economy
This week on WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton sit down with Sammi Cohen, creator, entrepreneur, podcast host, and former Amazon product manager who’s built a loyal following across Instagram, TikTok, and her own podcast, Social Cu...
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Your Side Hustle IS a Real Business! Navigate the Legal Side of Your Biz Early with LegalZoom’s Anu Sethee
This week on WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton sit down with Anu Sethee, VP of Legal Practice and Attorney Services at LegalZoom. As the head of their law firm LZ Legal Services, Anu oversees the platform’s independent network of a...
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Don’t Launch That Course Yet -–What to Do First with Alyson Stoner and Kajabi’s Allie Fernando
Live from Create & Cultivate’s 2025 Festival, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton sit down with two powerhouse guests at the intersection of purpose, wellness, and digital entrepreneurship, Alyson Stoner and Allie Fernando. Alyson Stoner, a...
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Reinventing Your Life, at Any Age
Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are back with a brand new catch-up episode of WorkParty, this time live from New York City as Jaclyn celebrates turning 40 and steps into a major new chapter, personally and professionally. From closing the d...
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Not Everyone Should Be an Entrepreneur: Hawa Hassan on Storytelling Centered Businesses
In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are joined by chef, entrepreneur, and storyteller, Hawa Hassan! The powerhouse behind Basbaas Sauce and the James Beard Award-winning author of In Bibi’s Kitchen, now she’s back ...
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Second Time Smarter: Building a Billion-Dollar Business, Again, with Suneera Madhani
In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton welcome guest Suneera Madhani, the trailblazing entrepreneur and founder behind Stax Payments, and now the visionary CEO of Worth AI. Suneera built Stax at 25 year old, scaling i...
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Turning Your Love of Travel Into a Legit Business with Fora’s CEO Henley Vazquez
In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton chat with Henley Vazquez, the co-founder and CEO of Fora, a modern travel platform reinventing the role of the travel advisor. With a background in luxury travel and a mission to...
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Jeni Britton’s Take On How to Build a Sticky Brand with Staying Power
This week on WorkParty, recorded live from Austin at this year’s SXSW, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton sit down with a true game-changer in the world of food, Jeni Britton. Not only is she the founder of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams (aka, you...
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From Solopreneur to VC Backed CEO: Marina Middleton
Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are back with a brand new episode of WorkParty, this time reflecting on Marina’s first year as CEO of Create & Cultivate and what it really takes to lead at the next level. They get honest about the hilar...
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How Aleen Dreksler Built a Culture-Defining Media Empire with Betches
This week on WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton sit down with Aleen Dreksler, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Betches Media, the defining voice in culture for women and the go-to destination for hilarious, smart, and unfil...
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Inside the Non-Alc Movement: Your Authentic Self, Real Connections (and Really Good Wine)
In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton sit down with Ashley Jappe, Head of Marketing for FRE Non-Alcoholic Wines, to explore how intentional choices are transforming the way we socialize, celebrate, and connect. As a ...
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Why Figuring It Out As You Go As a New Founder Isn’t a Bad Thing
Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are back with another live episode of WorkParty, straight from Austin during South by Southwest (SXSW) and in celebration of the upcoming Future Summit. With over 6,000 RSVPs and an electric lineup of powerho...
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The Best-Kept Secret in Influencer Marketing with Founder Olivia Ormos
In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton chat with Olivia Ormos, founder of Mavn, the game-changing platform that’s transforming how brands and influencers collaborate. From launching her agency OO & CO in 2010, to ...
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Older Hotter Wiser: How Serena Kerrigan Built Her Next Big Thing
In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are catching up with Serena Kerrigan, the unapologetic queen of confidence, content creator and founder of SFK, a brand dedicated to empowering women through radical authenticity...
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The Business of Confidence: Elevating the Spray Tanning Standard with GoGLOW’s Melanie Richards
In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton sit down with Melanie Richards, the visionary founder of goGLOW. A former probation officer turned beauty executive, Melanie transformed her side hustle into a nationwide franchi...
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The Power of Staying Small: KK Hart’s Secrets to Scaling with Heart, Intention & Value
In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton sit down with KK Hart, CEO and Chief EmPOWERment Officer of Ghost Democracy. KK Hart is a dynamic leader passionate about empowering others to achieve their fullest potential. Wi...
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NYC Updates, Tariffs, How to Negotiate Like a Pro & When To Walk Away
Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are back for a fresh new season of WorkParty! They kick off this episode with updates of where they’ve been taking WorkParty on the road thus far, and dive into an informative conversation on all things negot...
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Worst. Boss. Ever.: Your Workplace Horror Stories
In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton are diving into the wild world of workplace horror stories, and these are next level! They asked listeners on socials to share their most chaotic, cringe-worthy, and downright un...
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LA Wildfires Resources & Small Business Give Back Program
In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton wanted to take this time to not only acknowledge the tragedy of the current LA wildfires, but to touch on ways you can help, support and make a difference in the lives of those w...
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FIX MicroWand Launch & 20th Milestone: Get Snatched in 3 Minutes with NuFACE
In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn Johnson and Marina Middleton welcome guest Tera Peterson, CEO and Co-Founder of NuFACE, a trailblazer in at-home skincare technology. Inspired by her mother’s work as an aesthetician, Tera co-founded NuFACE ...
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