Work Friends

Jessica Valenti is an author, activist, and one of the leading feminist voices of our generation. In 2004, she founded the now-shuttered but highly influential feminist blog, Feministing, and went on to author several books, including Sex Object: A Memoir in 2016 and Abortion: Our Bodies, Their Lies, and the Truths We Use to Win in 2024—both New York Times bestsellers. When Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, she launched the Abortion, Every Day newsletter on Substack where she reports daily updates on the devastating and ongoing fallout of that decision.

Jessica joins us right ahead of the midterm elections to discuss her career and what’s at stake on the ballot this year.

Follow Jessica’s work at Abortion, Every Day on Substack.

REMINDER Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. Find your polling location and sample ballot at http://vote.org/

0:00 Introduction

1:19 Unhinged, and hireable, behavior

3:24 Italian American upbringing in Queens

7:15 Feminist parents

10:00 Failing Out and Finding Gender Studies

16:10 Feministing and the heyday of blogging

19:10 Mainstreaming feminist discourse

21:28 The definition of feminism

27:45 From blogger to NYT Bestselling author

33:10 Abortion, Every Day

38:20 81% of Americans agree on abortion

42:21 Work that’s deeply personal

43:20 Midterm races that matter most

46:00 Advice to future feminists

48:15 Would you rather?

On Sali: Argent Collared Blazer and Straight Leg Trouser, and Argent x Citizens of Humanity Maybelle Pocket Tee

On Jessica: Argent Cooper Blazer

Hosted by Sali Christesonhttps://www.instagram.com/salichristeson/@salichristeson

Produced by Gina Marinellihttps://www.instagram.com/ginaalilbit/@ginaalilbit

Edited by Charlie Dolgenos @chuck_d_3

Theme Song by Karina DePianohttps://www.instagram.com/sheplaysdepiano@sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyemahttps://www.instagram.com/melanienyema@melanienyema

Recorded on location at @marcelnyc by @wondirstudios

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In a very special episode, Sali is joined by Secretary Hillary Clinton. Having entered the spotlight as First Lady of the United States in the ‘90s, Secretary Clinton later became the first First Lady to win a United States Senate seat in 2000. In 2009, President Obama appointed her to Secretary of State. Secretary Clinton also ran twice for president: first in 2008, and again on the Democratic ticket in 2016, when she made history once more as the first woman to be nominated for president by a major U.S. political party.

Secretary Clinton’s career, activism, and example of excellence and power have been a constant source of inspiration—including for Argent. Today, she joins Sali from Marcel at Sotheby’s New York, just an hour before the Argent 10-Year Work Friends Dinner, to discuss her trailblazing career, the importance of championing women, and yes, her longtime history in pantsuits.

0:00 Introduction

2:00 Unhinged White House Job Interview

4:10 Childhood & First Job

7:20 Law School as One of Few Women

13:20 Letters to the White House

15:42 Facing Criticism as First Lady

19:20 The Workwear Double Standard

24:30 Origins of the Pantsuit Uniform

29:30 When Hillary Met Sali and Argent

33:35 The Importance of Supporting Women

37:03 A Pantsuits Retrospective

On Sali: Argent Neat Blazer and Slim Maxi Skirt

On Secretary Clinton: Argent Double-Breasted Blazer and Wide Leg Trouser

Hosted by Sali Christeson @salichristeson

Produced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbit

Edited by Charlie Dolgenos @chuck_d_3

Theme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyema

Recorded on location at @marcelnyc by @wondirstudios

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Brittany Packnett Cunningham has been an activist nearly all her life. With a background in education, today she sits at the intersection of culture, justice, and policy as the Chief Strategy Officer at Children's Defense Fund and host/EP of the The Meteor’s UNDISTRACTED podcast, now in its fourth season. She sits down with Sali to discuss the hard-learned lessons of having your work thrust onto a public stage, the true meaning of integrity, and why every teacher should be a millionaire.

0:00 Introduction

2:56 Getting Personal in Job Interviews

5:07 St. Louis: The Ups and Downs

11:24 Championing Diversity Since High School

15:20 Teaching: Hardest Job I Ever Had

19:27 Origins of of Ms Pac Yetti

21:52 Transition to Activism Career

23:29 The Power of No

28:30 Ferguson 2014: A Turning Point

32:25 Held to an Impossible Standard

34:15 Skill Building in Activism

38:00 Undistracted Podcast

41:55 Children's Defense Fund

45:35 The Answer is Always Integrity

47:28 Would You Rather

50:45 Afterthoughts: Friends with Your Boss?

On Sali: Bow Blouse and Straight Leg Trouser

On Brittany: Draped Dress

Hosted by Sali Christesonhttps://www.instagram.com/salichristeson/@salichristeson

Produced by Gina Marinellihttps://www.instagram.com/ginaalilbit/@ginaalilbit

Edited by Charlie Dolgenos @chuck_d_3

Theme Song by Karina DePianohttps://www.instagram.com/sheplaysdepiano@sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyemahttps://www.instagram.com/melanienyema@melanienyema

Recorded at @wondirstudios

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Jessica Tarlov is one of the co-hosts of The Five on FOX News, where she offers a liberal POV among the primarily conservative roundtable. She also co-hosts the podcast, Raging Moderates, with NYU Professor Scott Galloway. Jessica did not start her career in broadcasting—she’s a former Democratic pollster, researcher, and strategist—but her ability to argue her position goes back further than any of her roles. Today, she joins us to share why we’re too worried about being likable and spend too much time being offended. She covers all of this in her new book,I Disagree: Winning Arguments Without Losing Friends, now available wherever books are sold.

0:00 Introduction

2:31 Dress for the job you want

4:37 Growing up in New York/Parents who bring their work home

9:48 The lessons of 9/11

14:33 Learning to hash it out

15:45 The truth about political identity

20:17 The Tracy Flick Comparison

23:38 Elle Woods: A mascot for our generation

25:32 What does a political strategist do?

26:35 Raising sons v. daughters

31:10 Are we really being transparent?

33:12 Researching millennials

34:22 Stop acting so weird and offended

36:17 Why Fox News?

40:19 From Contributor to The Five Cohost

41:48 Returning from Maternity Leave

44:20 I Disagree

46:50 Being credible < Being likable

48:23 Joy in this political climate

49:53 Less education, more real life experience

51:59 Would You Rather

53:17 Argent Afterthoughts: Gloria Steinem

On Sali: Argent Edgar Blazer, Fine Knit Shortsleeve Polo, and Cropped Straight Leg Trouser

Hosted by Sali Christeson@salichristeson

Produced by Gina Marinelli@ginaalilbit

Edited by Ryan Woldoff@c__biz

Theme Song by Karina DePiano@sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema@melanienyema

Recorded at @wtfstudios

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Today on a special episode of Work Friends, we’re flipping the script—as Monica Padman, Co-host and Producer @armchairexppod, interviews Sali in celebration of 10 years of Argent and the upcoming launch of its most ambitious campaign to-date. Monica asks Sali about why and how she built a fashion brand without a fashion background, why it’s beneficial to be the opposite of a gatekeeper, and how Argent brought 100 women together to commemorate the decade milestone.

The Argent 10-Year Campaign and Capsule Collection Launches September 8 at argentwork.com

0:00 - Introduction

2:38 - How Monica Became a Work Friend

5:30 - What is Work Friends?

7:48 - Being a Superconnector

10:50 - Learning Gender Dynamics

15:10 - Best Meet Cute Ever?

19:36 - The Child-of-Immigrants Experience

22:24 - Millennial Fashion

26:14 - Quit My Job, Started Argent

31:10 - The Girlboss “Distraction”

35:49 - Men Are Part of This

38:50 - Women: Say Yes

41:29 - Creating The 100-Women Campaign Image

49:00 - The Magenta 10-Year Capsule

52:20 - The Opposite of Gatekeeping

54:04 - Sali Speed Round!

On Sali: Argent Tailored Cargo Pants

On Monica: Argenthttps://argentwork.com/products/tie-back-top-in-silk-twill-ivoryBelted Double Breasted Blazer, Slim Blouse, and Park Trouser

Hosted by Sali Christeson@salichristeson

Produced by Gina Marinelli@ginaalilbit

Edited by Ryan Woldoff@c__biz

Theme Song by Karina DePiano@sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema@melanienyema

Recorded at @goldmine.podcast

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Emily Current and Meritt Elliott are the cofounders of the LA-based clothing and lifestyle brand, The Great. The two met in college and have been friends and creative partners practically ever since, navigating several successful career chapters. Most notably, they founded the iconic denim brand of the 2000s and 2010s, Current/Elliott. As business partners and best friends, they've rewritten the playbook for how women work together, find success (again and again), and continue to bring magic to their work, even if it makes others uncomfortable.

Watch this episode on YouTube!

0:00 - Introduction

1:45 - Comfort = Confidence

2:20 - Emily & Meritt's Upbringing

4:38 - Bonding Over Vintage Jeans

7:28 - Beginnings of a Fashion Career

9:52 - Styling Up and Coming Artists

13:51 - Taken Seriously at a Young Age

17:23 - Launching Current/Elliott

23:52 - Working in a Male-Dominated Field

27:24 - Naivete: Blessing and a Curse

30:59 - A Vogue Milestone

33:43 - Exiting Current/Elliott

35:00 - Friendship Is the Superpower of Creativity

36:56 - Launching Brand #2: The Great

40:53 - Defining Success

43:12 - Advice for Fashion Entrepreneurs

45:02 - Would You Rather?

46:44 - Argent Afterthoughts: Advice for Interviewing After a Layoff

On Sali: ArgentStraight Leg Trouser and The GreatThe Crochet Polo

On Meritt: ArgentTie Back Top andPeak Lapel Blazer

Hosted by Sali Christeson@salichristeson

Produced by Gina Marinelli@ginaalilbit

Edited by Ryan Woldoff@c__biz

Theme Song by Karina DePiano@sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema@melanienyema

Recorded at Podhead Studios@podheadstudios

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April McDaniel and Savannah James cohost the podcast Everybody's Crazy, lead a 400-plus members-only community for women, Let It Break, and launched their own holding company this year, Signed. But more so, they’re best friends navigating BIG success—one they didn’t see coming. In the lead up to a new season of Everybody’s Crazy, they swap hosting seats to share with Sali how their hit show started with a flip phone, what it really means to work with your BFF, and why their differences are actually key to their success.

The new season of Everybody's Crazy premieres August 25 and will be available wherever you get your podcasts.

Watch this episode on YouTube!

0:00 - Introduction

2:01 - This Week's "Oh No"

3:46 - Savannah & April's Upbringing

8:06 - Love/Hate Relationship with Work

11:39 - The Importance of Female Friendship

15:40 - Savannah's Entrepreneurship

19:11 - April On Being Meant For Big Things

22:54 - Women Need To Take Risks

25:19 - Navigating Failure

29:39 - "No One Is Exempt From Hardship"

32:55 - Let It Break

35:06 - Everybody's Crazy

42:04 - Friends and Business Partners?

45:22 - Launching Signed

47:50 - A New Season of Everybody's Crazy

49:10 - In Sync with Your Partners

52:05 - Would You Rather?

On Sali: Argenthttps://argentwork.com/collections/blazers/products/double-breasted-blazer-in-viscose-linen-coral-redStraight Leg Trouser & Belted Peal Lapel Blazer

Hosted by Sali Christeson@salichristeson
Produced by Gina Marinelli@ginaalilbit
Edited by Ryan Woldoff@c__biz
Theme Song by Karina DePiano@sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema@melanienyema
Recorded at Podstream Studio@podstreamstudio

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Valerie Jarrett, CEO and a member of the board of directors of the Obama Foundation, joins us to discuss how she became the longest-serving advisor to any US President. From law school to local politics to a vital role in the highest office of government, Valerie’s career is exemplary and—as evidenced by the Obama Presidential Center that opened just weeks ago in Chicago—continues to make history.

0:00 - Introduction

2:22 - Obama Presidential Center Opening

5:29 - Growing Up in Iran & Chicago

10:00 - Strong Working Parent Examples

12:38 - Working Mom Guilt

14:40 - "This Must Be Someone Else's Life"

17:21 - Meeting Michelle Robinson & Barack Obama

22:35 - Finding Purpose in Public Service

25:49 - Becoming President Obama’s Senior Advisor

30:50 - What Does a Senior Advisor Do?

35:59 - Fighting For Gender Equity

45:21 - Running For Office

46:34 -Defining Success After The White House

48:50 - Can I Make a Difference?

52:07 - The Obama Foundation Impact

55:50 - Advice for Working in Public Service

57:29 - Would You Rather?

On Sali: Argent Two-Button Blazer, Crewneck Tank, and Soho Trouser
Hosted by Sali Christeson@salichristeson
Produced by Gina Marinelli@ginaalilbit
Edited by Ryan Woldoff@c__biz
Theme Song by Karina DePiano@sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema@melanienyema
Recorded at Podstream Studio@podstreamstudio

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Misty Copeland is the truest definition of the trailblazer, most notably making history as the first Black woman to be promoted to a Principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre. After 25 years with the company, she took her final bow last fall...and yet her life’s work has only just begun.

Through the Misty Copeland Foundation and her role on the boards of Lincoln Center and other arts institutions, Misty today has a seat at the table to drive change and create a more inclusive future for all dancers. She joins us to share how, and takes us through her singular career journey.

0:00 - Introduction

2:18 - Healing from Hip Replacement

3:40 - Growing Up In Survival Mode

6:50 - Discovering Dance at 13

10:33 - My First Ballet Teacher Changed My Life

16:30 - Pursuing a Career & American Ballet Theatre

23:15 - Moving to New York at 17

24:24 - Do Dancers Get Career Advice?

29:12 - Injured The First Year at ABT

33:14 - How Prince Became Her Champion

37:32 - Pancaking Ballet Shoes

40:29 - Advocation For Yourself

43:46 - Promoted To Principle Dancer

52:32 - Taking a Final Bow

58:01 - Advice For Future Trailblazers

55:07 - The Misty Copeland Foundation & Retired Life

58:40 - Advice For Future Trailblazers

1:00:03 - Would You Rather?

On Sali: ArgentDouble Breasted Blazer,Tank, andSingle Pleat Trouser

On Misty: ArgentSlim Blouse andSoho Trouser

Hosted by Sali Christeson@salichristeson

Produced by Gina Marinelli@ginaalilbit

Edited by Ryan Woldoff@c__biz

Theme Song by Karina DePiano@sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema@melanienyema

Recorded at Podstream Studio@podstreamstudio

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An award-winning filmmaker, advocate, and the First Partner of California, Jennifer Siebel Newsom is a staunch advocate for women and girls. It’s been the throughline of her career—from her work with Conservation International to earning a Stanford MBA, from acting on screen to moving behind the lens of her award-winning 2011 documentary, Miss Representation. Now, on the heels of the follow-up, Miss Representation: Rise Up, she joins us to share the real story of her life’s work.

For more information on Miss Representation: Rise Up, including how to host a screening and watch the film, visithttp://missrepresentationriseup.org/.

0:00 - Introduction

2:33 - Biggest "Oh No" This Week

3:03 - Coming of Age

8:16 - The SAHM Power Inequity

10:23 - Conservation International

11:39 - Growing Up With Sisters

13:01 - Healing from Family Trauma

15:03 - Getting a Stanford MBA

19:29 - Pivoting to Acting

27:02 - Making Miss Representation

39:57 - Importance of Female Mentorship

43:56 - Miss Representation: Rise Up

48:43 - Being First Partner of California

55:40- Turning the Lens on Men

58:58 - Being a Better Consumer

1:01:35 - Would You Rather

On Sali: ArgentChelsea Blazer,Camisole, andSingle Pleat Trouser

On Jennifer: ArgentBias Dress

Hosted by Sali Christeson@salichristeson

Produced by Gina Marinelli@ginaalilbit

Edited by Ryan Woldoff@c__biz

Theme Song by Karina DePiano@sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema@melanienyema

Recorded at Podstream Studio@podstreamstudio

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One of the biggest stylists of the moment, Sophie Lopez, got her start in magazines after some very persistent letter writing. And her resiliency continued to pay off as she transitioned to a freelance styling role. She built a list of incredible clients—including Kate Hudson, whom she’s worked with for two decades—built her personal brand on social media, and recently stepped into a stylist role for Kate’s Isla Gordon on Netflix's Running Point season 2 (where a lot of Argent can be spotted). This week, Sophie takes us through the real story of building her career—the ups, downs, and the many times she ran before she could walk.

0:00 - Introduction
3:20 - Biggest "Oh No" This Week
4:06 - Colombian Meets British Culture

5:52 - Playing Dress Up & Styling Barbies

12:20 - A Foot in the Door at Conde Nast

16:31 - From Super Intern to Stylist

20:04 - Failure is Just a Lesson
24:56 - The Business of Styling
27:00 - Run Before You Can Walk
28:17 - '00s Indie Bands and Kate Hudson
33:42 - "Hideous" Fashion Regrets
41:16 - When to Say Yes, and Confidence to Say No
44:35 - From Resisting to Embracing Social Media
49:17 - The Substantial Power of Personal Style
50:22 - Running Point Season 2
55:44 - "Resilience is more important than talent"
57:22 - Would You Rather

On Sali: Argent Edgar Blazer, x Citizens of Humanity Ayla Baggy

On Sophie: Argent Longsleeve Draped Dress

Hosted by Sali Christeson @salichristeson

Produced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbit

Edited by Ryan Woldoff @c__biz

Theme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyema

Recorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudio

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Suneera Madhani is fully aware that being an entrepreneur is one of the wildest career choices one can make. And yet, this unicorn CEO is on a mission to help more women build their dream businesses. As the former co-founder of Stax, current founder of Worth AI, and founder of CEO School, Suneera has a lot to share about what it means to be an entrepreneur, to shift from a founder mindset to a CEO mindset, and to—more often than not—be the only woman in the room.

0:00 - Introduction

3:43 - Biggest "Oh No" Moment

8:41 - Child of Immigrants

14:33 - First in the Family to go to College

17:25 - Quitting Her Job, Founding Stax

20:45 - Take Risks in Your 20s

22:45 - Stepping Into the CEO Role

26:55 - Entrepreneurship is the Craziest You Can Do

31:00 - Learning People Skills

35:16 - Mentorship and Advocacy

44:30 - Starting CEO School

51:17 - Florida's First Female Fintech Unicorn

53:47 - Leaving Stax & Launching Worth AI

57:27 - Fundraising While Pregnant

1:00:40 - Would You Rather?

On Sali: Argent Double Breasted Crewneck Blazer and Pleated Tapered Trouser

On Suneera: Argent Bowery Vest and Pleated Trouser

Hosted by Sali Christeson @salichristeson

Produced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbit

Edited by Ryan Woldoff @c__biz

Theme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyema

Recorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudio

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Hannah Bronfman has worn many hats in her career: DJ, entrepreneur, VC, content creator. And today, she’s walking through them all…without glossing over the tough parts. After all, Hannah has built a community that comes to her for her openness to share—from wellness advice to deeply personal losses to business plans that inevitably turned soul-crushing. We spoke with her on the heels of her debut on Amazon’s "The CEO Club," and got the updates that you didn’t see on the show.

0:00 - Introduction

2:10 - Biggest "Oh No" Moment

6:05 - Growing up in New York City

9:21 - Paris Hilton (in Paris)

11:40 - Becoming a DJ

15:45 - Burnout & Wellness Journey

19:21 - Entrepreneurship & Failure

26:40 - #HBFIT

28:45 - Fertility, Vulnerability, & Community

30:20 - Funding Female Founders

39:28 - Conteur Capital

46:19 - “The CEO Club” & Fundraising Challenges

49:00 - “The CEO of Hannah Bronfman"

51:58 - What Happens Behind the Scenes

56:28 - Advice for Entrepreneurs

59:11 - Would You Rather?

On Sali: Double-Breasted Blazer, Shortsleeve Scoop Neck, and Pleated Trouser

On Hannah: Maybelle Pocket Tee and Tailored Cargo Pant

Hosted by Sali Christeson @salichristeson

Produced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbit

Edited by Ryan Woldoff @c__biz

Theme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyema

Recorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudio

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Jennifer Fisher, the Founder and Chief Brand Officer of jewelry labelJennifer Fisher, and the NYTimes-anointed “queen of hoops,” sits down with Sali today. She’s sharing a glimpse at the 20+ year success story that started unintentionally—with a piece of personalized jewelry to celebrate the birth of her child. It's grown into a lifestyle brand with her personal story at the forefront. From designing to developing her own seasoning salts, to the release of her cookbook,Trust Your Gut, and a new wellness platform,Maedyn, Jennifer is a founder who truly breaks the mold.

0:00 - Introduction
2:15 - Biggest "Oh No" Moment
5:04 - Growing up in California
10:01 - Becoming a Stylist
13:08 - The Age of AI
14:50 - Health Challenges into Motherhood
16:40 - Jennifer Fisher Jewelry
19:50 - "Failure is what makes you successful."
24:50 - Fashion Icons in Jennifer Fisher
27:42 - "Queen of Hoops"
30:19 - The Salts
32:42 - High-Touch Founders
35:20 - Building Community
37:40 - Advice for Founders on Social Media
42:16 - Trust Your Gut and Maedyn
46:17 - What's Next?
47:10 - Advice for Emerging Fashion Founders

47:36 - Would You Rather?

On Sali: Argent Chelsea Blazer, Fine Knit Sleeveless, and Pleated Tapered Trouser

On Jennifer: Argent Sculpted Blazer and Tuxedo Trouser

Hosted by Sali Christeson @salichristeson

Produced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbit

Edited by Ryan Woldoff @c__biz

Theme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyema

Recorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudio

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Melissa Murray is an NYU Law professor, New York Times bestselling author, and cohost of @strictscrutinypodcast, where she breaks down the biggest legal battles and political messes in our country. She’s also the author of The U.S. Constitution: A Comprehensive and Annotated Guide for the Modern Reader, set to release on May 5.

Today, she sits down with Sali to share how she established herself as a prominent voice in law, to remind us of the power of “we the people,” and to explain why she refuses to discuss the law from a place of neutrality. Listen or watch the full episode at the link in bio.

0:00 - Introduction

2:45 - Biggest "Oh No" Moment

4:35 - Child of Jamaican Immigrants

11:18 - “Maybe I could be a lawyer.”

13:45 - Navigating Grief Before College

15:25 - A Full Scholarship to UVA

18:03 - Deferring Yale Law

21:08 - Clerking for Justice Sonia Sotomayor

23:45 - A Mentorship Misconception

27:09 - Working in Education

43:18- Being a Professor in 2026

39:30- Coaching Middle School Debate Club

41:30 - "Strict Scrutiny" & Ditching Neutrality

44:20 - Why Write a Book On The U.S. Constitution?

53:55 - Dress Code for Lawyers

58:51 - “You have to know what your season is.”

1:00:49 - Would You Rather?

Clarifications:

At 47:​35, the Constitution was ratified in state legislatures, not in Philadelphia.

At 4​9:​00, Dred Scott was decided in 1857 not 1858.

On Sali: Argent Double-Breasted Crewneck Blazer and Single Pleat Trouser

On Melissa: Argent Double-Breasted Blazer and Wide Leg Trouser

Hosted by Sali Christeson @salichristeson

Produced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbit

Edited by Ryan Woldoff @c__biz

Theme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyema

Recorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudio

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Today, Sali sits down with Kerry Docherty. With a background in law and as a mindfulness coach, Kerry is a cofounder of Faherty Brand, where she works alongside her husband and her brother-in-law, pushing for progress in the fashion industry. Kerry is also the author of the upcoming memoir, Selfish, debuting April 21. In it, she shares an intimate look at her relationship to her career, her marriage, and herself—an account that’s honest, vulnerable, messy at times, and reclaims what it means to be called “selfish.”

Selfish: Unlearning, Reclaiming, and Telling the Truth, by Kerry Docherty, releases April 21 and is available for preorder now!

0:00 - Introduction

3:35 - Biggest "Oh No" Moment

4:50 - Growing Up in Buffalo, NY

7:50 - Obsession with Morbidity to Becoming a Lawyer

10:22 - Building a Mindfulness Practice

13:30 - Leaving Law, Becoming a Mindfulness Coach

14:26 - Being a Faherty Co-Founder

16:09 - Psychic Advice

21:06 - Working With a Spouse

26:35 - Changing Fashion Through Faherty

30:50 - Being selfish

39:50 - Sugarcoated Founder Stories

44:50 - Advice for Mindfulness at Work

46:50 - Would You Rather?

On Sali: Argent Copain Blazer and Pleated Trouser

On Kerry: Argent Single Button Blazer and Straight Leg Trouser

Hosted by Sali Christeson @salichristeson

Produced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbit

Edited by Ryan Woldoff @c__biz

Theme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyema

Recorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudio

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Starting in her late teens, Chelsea Leyland built a global DJ career, collaborating with some of the world's biggest fashion brands. However, it was her personal health struggles that led to her work now in advocacy and as the cofounder of Looni, a menstrual health and wellness company.

Chelsea was diagnosed with epilepsy in childhood and, after suffering with painful periods for years, she was also diagnosed with endometriosis in her 20s. Today, she sits down with Sali to share her incredible journey, from searching for treatments and becoming a vocal advocate for plant-based medicine, to finding the right cofounder and understanding the essential role community plays in the healing journey.

0:53 - Introduction

2:56 - Biggest "Oh No" Moment

3:58 - Growing Up In London vs. N.Y.C.

13:06 - Epilepsy Diagnosis

16:02 - DJing Career

18:55 - Epilepsy Stigma

21:30 - Endometriosis & Medical Cannabis

24:40 - Women Left Behind in Medical Research

30:25 - "Sisters Interrupted" Documentary

34:14 - Is Chelsea Still DJing?

34:48 - Founding Looni

44:18 - Choosing a Cofounder

52:40 - Prescribing Community

55:48 - Advice for Advocacy

56:57 - Would You Rather?

On Sali: Argent Belted Double Breasted Blazer and Prince Trouser

On Chelsea: Argent Lenox Blazer and Pleated Taper Trouser

Hosted by Sali Christeson @salichristeson

Produced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbit

Edited by Ryan Woldoff @c__biz

Theme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyema

Recorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudio

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Emily Tisch Sussman, host of She Pivots and co-owner of Gotham FC and the New York Giants, doesn't just talk about making career changes—she’s lived it. BIG time. This week, she sits down with Sali to get candid about struggling to make a name for herself, placing her value in her work, and what happened when it all fell apart. Spoiler alert: Right around the time she became a mother.

A lawyer by trade, Emily has previously worked as a lobbyist, strategist, and TV political commentator. After giving birth to her third child, however, she recognized the need for change. Today, we’ll talk about:

• navigating a career path when you’re not sure what you’re good at.
• what it means to step away from the roles you’ve committed your life to when they no longer fit.
• working on the Obama campaign and being a political commentator for Fox News,
• the honest experience of early parenthood and not feeling an instant connection to your children.
• launching the She Pivots podcast and why it’s drawing huge guests, including Vice President Kamala Harris, Vanessa Hudgens, and Bobbi Brown.

Want to hear more from Emily? She Pivots Season 5 premieres March 25.

0:40 Introduction

2:24 Biggest "Oh No" Moment

4:13 Growing Up In N.Y.C.

6:55 Struggling to Find A Career Path

15:46 Law School

22:11 Working on the Obama Campaign

30:06 Appearing on Fox News

33:28 She Pivots

51:32 Co-Owner of Gotham FC

1:04:57 Career Changes: Plan or Leap?

1:06:05 Would You Rather?

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On Emily: Argent Double-Breasted Crewneck Blazer and Single Pleat Trouser

Hosted by Sali Christeson @salichristeson

Produced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbit

Edited by Ryan Woldoff @c__biz

Theme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyema

Recorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudio

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Trailblazer and self-professed rulebreaker Reshma Saujani joins us on Work Friends this week. Reshma is the founder and former CEO of Girls Who Code, a New York Times bestselling author, and the host of the podcast “My So-Called Midlife.” Today, she’s also the founder and CEO of Moms First, where she continues to be an awe-inspiring culture-shifter and staunch advocate for women—from girlhood to motherhood and beyond.

Her latest venture at Moms First is Reshma’s debut documentary project this June, spotlighting the lies dividing American moms and chronicling a nationwide movement to bring them back together and win historic support.

There’s so much amazing ground to cover in this discussion, as we walk through:

• Reshma’s background as a first-generation American who set her sights on law school.
• her decision to run for U.S. Congress—the first Indian American woman to do so—and how she dealt with feelings of failure after her loss.
• why she pivoted to launching a coding organization for young girls, eventually turning it into the largest pipeline for women and nonbinary individuals to careers in STEM.
• the historic struggle of mothers in America, and a real solution to the affordability issue (hint: it’s not eggs.)
• and, why Moms First debut documentary is lifting the voices of all mothers…and how you can get involved, too.

For more information about Moms First: The History of American Motherhood, or to submit your own story to the film, become an associate producer, or sign up to host a screening in your hometown, check out http://momsfirst.us/doc.

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On Reshma: Argent Colorblocked Sculpted Blazer

Hosted by Sali Christeson @salichristeson
Produced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbit
Edited by Ryan Woldoff @c__biz
Theme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyema
Recorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudio

Work 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 WorkFriends@ARGENTWork.com for a chance to have one of our amazing guests weigh in with advice.

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We are thrilled to welcome Retta to Work Friends today. The actor, HGTV host, and one-half of the team who brought us “treat yo self ” joins Sali to share how a prospective medical student and a somewhat reluctant stand-up comedian found herself cast on one of the most beloved sitcoms in history.

Retta is best known for her portrayal of Donna Meagle in all seven seasons of Parks and Recreation, and since the hit show wrapped, she continues to captivate with roles in Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce, Good Girls, and in seven seasons of HGTV’s Ugliest House in America and its spinoff Scariest House in America.

We start all the way at the beginning, and get into some of Retta’s best stories along the way, including:

• the very first time she ever did stand up (she crushed it!), and the second (she bombed!).
• how she planned her path to med school and then abandoned it....yet why she refuses to throw away her MCAT books.
• the real reason she thinks she was cast as Donna on Parks and Rec.
• how she learned to be her authentic, unfiltered self as the host of Ugliest House in America.
• and, what she really thinks when someone quotes “treat yo self” to her.

For more Retta, be sure to check out the newest season of Ugliest House in America, now streaming on HBO Max and discovery+ .

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Hosted by Sali Christeson @salichristeson

Produced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbit

Edited by Ryan Woldoff @c__biz

Theme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyema

Recorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudio

Work 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 WorkFriends@ARGENTWork.com for a chance to have one of our amazing guests weigh in with advice.

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