Work Friends

• Trinny Woodall on What Recovery Taught Her About Entrepreneurship

  Trinny Woodall is a founder, CEO, author, podcast host, and something of a culture sensation. She was one half of the duo behind the What Not to Wear series—the original one launched in the UK in the early 2000s—and for the past eight years, she has been on a fascinating entrepreneurial journey with her namesake beauty brand: Trinny London. The company was launched with a focus on giving women confidence, at any age or stage of life. And it was not without major pushback. Thankfully, Trinny is incredibly resilient and holds nothing back in this conversation, offering the kind of zero-BS reflections every entrepreneur needs to hear, including:what she learned in recovery that resonates in her professional life today.how she became the co-host of What Not to Wear and her deep appreciation for the power of a makeover.deciding to rent out her dream home and sell all her clothing to help fund her beauty business, Trinny London.learning to tailor her brand message depending on who she’s speaking to (and why she still references Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus)and much, much more.On Trinny: ARGENT x Citizens of Humanity Chelsea Blazer and Park TrouserWork Friends CreditsHosted by Sali Christeson @salichristesonProduced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbitEdited by Ryan WoldoffTheme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyemaRecorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudioWork Friends is produced by ARGENT (www.argentwork.com), a women’s clothing label on a mission to redefine workwear and drive forward women’s progress. For more, follow ARGENT on Instagram, @ARGENT, and subscribe to the ARGENT YouTube channel, @ARGENTWork, for clips and bonus content. To be featured on a future episode, email your work questions and dilemmas to [email protected] for a chance to have one of our amazing guests weigh in with advice.

  --------  

  1:01:40

  --------

  1:01:40
• Vicky Tsai on Founding Tatcha & Choosing Happiness

  Today, Vicky Tsai shares her incredible story of building a career that aligns with her passion. The founder and former CEO of Tatcha sits down with Sali as they discuss how she built successful careers in finance and marketing before quitting both to seek a more fulfilling path.In 2009, she launched Tatcha, an esteemed beauty company inspired by centuries-old traditions passed down from geishas in Japan. It began with a singular product—the Aburatorigami Japanese Blotting Papers—and grew into a brand beloved by makeup artists, actors, and consumers everywhere.Of course, there were many bumps and sacrifices along the way, and Vicky candidly shares them all today, including:spending years struggling to find products that soothed her eczema.traveling to Japan to learn about traditional geisha beauty rituals.facing extreme financial hardship while bringing a new company to life.selling her own engagement ring to pay for Tatcha’s very first product on the market.having her company acquired...and then getting pushed out.and how she made her return to Tatcha and is marking the current chapter of her business.On Sali: Argent Boyfriend Blazer,  Maybelle Pocket Tee, and Argent X Citizens of Humanity Alya BaggyOn Vicky: Argent X Citizens of Humanity WaistcoatWork Friends CreditsHosted by Sali Christeson @salichristesonProduced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbitEdited by Ryan WoldoffTheme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyemaRecorded at Podhead Studios @podheadstudiosWork Friends is produced by ARGENT (www.argentwork.com), a women’s clothing label on a mission to redefine workwear and drive forward women’s progress. For more, follow ARGENT on Instagram, @ARGENT, and subscribe to the ARGENT YouTube channel, @ARGENTWork, for clips and bonus content. To be featured on a future episode, email your work questions and dilemmas to [email protected] for a chance to have one of our amazing guests weigh in with advice.

  --------  

  1:12:18

  --------

  1:12:18
• Laura Modi Turned Breastfeeding Guilt Into a Formula Company Fueling Confidence

  Today, Sali sits down with Laura Modi, the woman changing the way we think about feeding babies. The mother of four is the CEO and cofounder of Bobbie, an organic formula company that was born out of her own feeding frustrations after giving birth to her first child. In 2018, she officially set out to launch Bobbie as a direct-to-consumer, subscription-based company, and it would become the only mom-founded and -led infant formula brand in the world.Bobbie has been at the forefront of supporting parents—and it’s in large part thanks to Laura’s leadership. But baby formula was not always the long-term plan for her, and in today’s episode, she’ll share:why she left Ireland to work in Silicon Valley, and the major differences between the two.the breastfeeding experience that left her feeling guilt-ridden yet inspired her to start Bobbie.what it takes to create a product for the most vulnerable population—there’s zero room for error.putting up the very first breastfeeding billboard in Times Square.and why it fuels her when people describe her work as “cute.”On Sali: Argent X Citizens of Humanity Unlined Weekend Blazer, Park Trouser, and Maybelle Pocket TeeOn Laura: Argent Double Breasted Blazer and Ribbed Collar SweaterWork Friends CreditsHosted by Sali Christeson @salichristesonProduced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbitEdited by Ryan WoldoffTheme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyemaRecorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudioWork Friends is produced by ARGENT (www.argentwork.com), a women’s clothing label on a mission to redefine workwear and drive forward women’s progress. For more, follow ARGENT on Instagram, @ARGENT, and subscribe to the ARGENT YouTube channel, @ARGENTWork, for clips and bonus content. To be featured on a future episode, email your work questions and dilemmas to [email protected] for a chance to have one of our amazing guests weigh in with advice.

  --------  

  1:06:30

  --------

  1:06:30
• Amanda Litman on Leading Better, Smarter, & With 4-Day Workweeks

  Amanda Litman has a clear vision for what the next generation of leadership looks like—and it may include a four-day workweek, among other things. As the co-founder and president of Run For Something, Amanda leads an organization that recruits and supports young, diverse candidates to run for office—backing over 3,000 rookie candidates to date, and receiving an influx of over 60,000 new hopefuls since the 2024 election alone. Amanda is also the author of the recently released When We’re in Charge, a must-read for anyone in, or aspiring to be in, a leadership position. We’ll discuss it all, including:what it was like working for President Barack Obama and Secretary Hillary Clinton.how parenting and leading a team are actually not all that different.why you should consider adopting a four-day workweek. Yes, really!the barrage of phone calls she received after the 2016 election that led to the launch of Run For Something.and why diversity and inclusion are not only morally good, but good for business.On Sali: Argent Double-Breasted Blazer and Pleated Trouser in lemon, and Crewneck Tank in ivory.On Amanda: Argent Two-Button Blazer and Jones Trouser in powder blue.Work Friends CreditsHosted by Sali Christeson @salichristesonProduced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbitEdited by Ryan WoldoffTheme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyemaRecorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudioWork Friends is produced by ARGENT (www.argentwork.com), a women’s clothing label on a mission to redefine workwear and drive forward women’s progress. For more, follow ARGENT on Instagram, @ARGENT, and subscribe to the ARGENT YouTube channel, @ARGENTWork, for clips and bonus content. To be featured on a future episode, email your work questions and dilemmas to [email protected] for a chance to have one of our amazing guests weigh in with advice.

  --------  

  47:44

  --------

  47:44
• LaFawn Davis on Making It to the C-Suite Without a College Degree

  This week, Sali is joined by LaFawn Davis, the Chief People & Sustainability Officer at Indeed. Her work leading culture, diversity, and inclusion at major tech companies—including Google, Yahoo, PayPal, eBay, and Twilio—spans over a decade. In addition to her incredible leadership, LaFawn is a STAR, otherwise known as a professional who’s Skilled Through Alternative Routes. She’s an advocate for skills-based hiring and is herself an esteemed C-suite executive who didn't complete college.LaFawn’s career story has not been linear, and is truly inspiring. She also has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to navigating the many challenges facing the modern workforce. In this episode, she shares:the struggle to get a job interview without having a college degree.how she became a leader at some of the biggest tech companies in the world.what more employers need to understand about hiring for longevity.why it may be late to start thinking about how to use AI at work, and what you can do about it right now.On LaFawn: Argent Double-Breasted Blazer and Park TrouserWork Friends CreditsHosted by Sali Christeson @salichristesonProduced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbitEdited by Ryan WoldoffTheme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyemaRecorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudioWork Friends is produced by ARGENT (www.argentwork.com), a women’s clothing label on a mission to redefine workwear and drive forward women’s progress. For more, follow ARGENT on Instagram, @ARGENT, and subscribe to the ARGENT YouTube channel, @ARGENTWork, for clips and bonus content. To be featured on a future episode, email your work questions and dilemmas to [email protected] for a chance to have one of our amazing guests weigh in with advice.

  --------  

  48:07

  --------

  48:07

More Arts podcasts

Trending Arts podcasts

About Work Friends

Work Friends: Podcasts in Family