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Work Friends

Argent

58 episodes

Secrets to success? No, thank you. Welcome to Work Friends, a podcast for sharing upfront and unfiltered career stories—the good, the bad, and the unapologetically ambitious. Because what’s better than a bit of real talk among friends? Each episode, Sali Christeson, Founder and CEO of women’s workwear brand, Argent, hosts one of her Work Friends for a conversation about climbing the corporate ladder, building a brand from scratch, raising money, and finding success on their own terms. Meet industry-shifting women in media, entertainment, business, and more, as they share the ups and downs of their careers, without glossing over the difficult parts. This podcast is for everyone who takes their work (but not always themselves) seriously and believes in radical equality in, and out of, the workplace. Ambition suits you.

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  1. Secretary Hillary Clinton on Pantsuits, Patriarchy & Paying It Forward

    · 45 min · S1 E57

    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…

  2. Brittany Packnett Cunningham Is Done Chasing Relevance & Saying Yes to Everything

    · 57 min · S1 E56

    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…

  3. Jessica Tarlov on Being The Outnumbered Fox Host

    · 59 min · S1 E55

    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…

  4. Monica Padman Co-Hosts The Special 10-Year Episode

    · 57 min · S1 E54

    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…

  5. Emily Current and Meritt Elliott Rewrote The Script on Women’s Success

    · 52 min · S1 E53

    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…

  6. Savannah James & April McDaniel on Friendship, Failure, & Why Everybody’s Crazy

    · 55 min · S1 E52

    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…

  7. Valerie Jarrett on Making White House History

    · 1 h 00 min · S1 E51

    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…

  8. Misty Copeland on Trailblazing the Ballet World and Having No Regrets

    · 1 h 02 min · S1 E50

    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…

  9. Jennifer Siebel Newsom on Why Women Are Key to a Thriving Democracy

    · 1 h 05 min · S1 E49

    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…

  10. Sophie Lopez on Why Resilience is More Important than Talent

    · 59 min · S1 E48

    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.…

  11. Suneera Madhani: “Entrepreneurship Is The Craziest Thing You Can Do”

    · 1 h 04 min · S1 E47

    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…

  12. Hannah Bronfman On The Truth About Investing in Women

    · 1 h 01 min · S1 E46

    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…

  13. Jennifer Fisher on Why Failure is Essential to Success

    · 50 min · S1 E45

    Jennifer Fisher, the Founder and Chief Brand Officer of jewelry label Jennifer 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…

  14. Melissa Murray on Why We All Need a Refresher on The Constitution

    · 1 h 03 min · S1 E44

    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…

  15. Kerry Docherty on Reclaiming "Selfish"

    · 49 min · S1 E43

    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…

  16. Chelsea Leyland on Why Doctors Should Prescribe Community

    · 1 h 00 min · S1 E42

    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…

  17. Emily Tisch Sussman on Career Upends & Redefining Success

    · 1 h 10 min · S1 E41

    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…

  18. Reshma Saujani on the Tradwife v. Girlboss Debate, a Feature of American Motherhood

    · 1 h 05 min · S1 E40

    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…

  19. Retta on Playing an Iconic Character & Still Having a Backup Plan

    · 1 h 03 min · S1 E39

    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…

  20. Beth Hutchens on "Stupid" Mistakes, "Lawless" Fashion & Changing Careers

    · 55 min · S1 E38

    Today, Beth Hutchens sits down with Sali. Beth has spent her career in fashion, first cofounding the Rebecca Taylor brand in her 20s, alongside designer Rebecca Taylor. As CEO, Beth saw the company reach massive…

  21. Nikki Ogunnaike on Fashion Media: "It's a Game, at the End of the Day"

    · 1 h 00 min · S1 E37

    Nikki Ogunnaike joins Sali to tell the story of her career, one that’s landed her at the top of the masthead as the Editor-in-Chief of Marie Claire. Prior to taking the helm over two years ago, Nikki stacked her resume…

  22. Ricki Lake on Becoming a Talk Show Icon & Entering a New Career Chapter

    · 53 min · S1 E36

    Today’s guest on Work Friends, we have a guest who—for many—needs no introduction: Ricki Lake. As a teen, Ricki landed her breakout role as Tracy Turnblad in John Waters’ Hairspray and, just a few years later, became…

  23. Lisa Joseph Metelus on Working With NBA Icons & Owning Her Mistakes

    · 1 h 07 min · S1 E35

    This week, Sali sits down with Lisa Joseph Metelus, the Head of Athlete Brand Strategy and Board Member at Creative Artists Agency, and Co-founder of PlayMakeHer. Over Lisa’s three-decade career, she’s been a force…

  24. Fatima Goss Graves on Doing the Work of Justice

    · 58 min · S1 E34

    Today, Sali is joined by the President and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center, Fatima Goss Graves. A staunch champion for all women and girls and defender of civil rights, Fatima is a first-generation lawyer who…

  25. Gregg Renfrew on A New Founder Era & The Launch of Counter

    · 1 h 01 min · S1 E33

    This week, Sali welcomes Gregg Renfrew, the Founder of Counter, a beauty company that launched earlier this year. Previously, Founder and CEO of the now-defunct Beauty Counter, Gregg has experienced all the highs and…

  26. Abby Phillip on the Myth of Meritocracy

    · 1 h 04 min · S1 E32

    Today, Sali sits down with Abby Phillip, the host of NewsNight with Abby Phillip on CNN. Since joining the network in 2017, Abby has covered the biggest headlines in the country and around the globe. Notably, she also…

  27. Breanna Stewart & Lindsay Kagawa Colas on WNBA Contracts & Systemic Inequity

    · 50 min · S1 E31

    Welcome to Argent’s first-ever live Work Friends episode, recorded earlier this month at the Tech Futures Summit in New York. Sali was joined on stage by New York Liberty Forward Breanna Stewart and Executive Vice…

  28. Shaniqua McClendon on Using Your Voice (& The Risk of Losing It)

    · 1 h 00 min · S1 E30

    This week, Sali sits down with Shaniqua McClendon, a political strategist, commentator, and the Vice President of Politics for Crooked Media. Shaniqua has spent her career in politics—starting with an internship in…

  29. Courtney Mays on Styling the WNBA's Biggest Stars

    · 1 h 07 min · S1 E29

    Courtney Mays is the image architect behind some of basketball's biggest stars: Sue Bird, Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi, and Chris Paul, among others. And as such, she plays a major role in the…

  30. Lauren Sherman on the Past, Present, & Future of Fashion Media

    · 1 h 06 min · S1 E28

    Today, Sali is joined by Lauren Sherman, one of the most prominent voices in fashion journalism. The Fashion Correspondent at Puck, writer behind the Line Sheet newsletter, and host of the Fashion People podcast has…

  31. Trinny Woodall on What Recovery Taught Her About Entrepreneurship

    · 1 h 02 min · S1 E27

    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…

  32. Vicky Tsai on Founding Tatcha & Choosing Happiness

    · 1 h 12 min · S1 E26

    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…

  33. Laura Modi Turned Breastfeeding Guilt Into a Formula Company Fueling Confidence

    · 1 h 07 min · S1 E25

    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…

  34. Amanda Litman on Leading Better, Smarter, & With 4-Day Workweeks

    · 48 min · S1 E24

    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…

  35. LaFawn Davis on Making It to the C-Suite Without a College Degree

    · 48 min · S1 E23

    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…

  36. Shannon Watts, The Activist Who Set Her Life on Fire

    · 56 min · S1 E22

    Our guest today is Shannon Watts, the founder of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America—the largest grassroots movement in the country. Back in 2012, Shannon began her career in activism when she posted a call to…

  37. Samina Virk, The CEO Combatting 92 Million Tons of Fashion Waste

    · 56 min · S1 E21

    Our next guest, Samina Virk, is the US CEO of Vestiaire Collective and leads one of the largest luxury resale companies in the world—the first to be a B Corp. Her resume spans over two decades in fashion and tech,…

  38. Karla Martínez de Salas on Her Path to Vogue Mexico and Latin America

    · 45 min · S1 E20

    Karla Martínez de Salas is a powerhouse editor and the Head of Content for Vogue Mexico and Latin America. She’s held the role for nearly a decade, following incredible stints at US Vogue, T Magazine, Interview, W, and…

  39. Alexa Roussel & Sarah Pierson, From Harvard Roommates to Margaux Co-founders

    · 49 min · S1 E19

    Today is a Work Friends first! We’re welcoming two guests: Alexa Buckley Roussel and Sarah Pierson, co-founders of Margaux. These two started their careers as undergrads at Harvard and have grown their business into a…

  40. Amy Williams on Dropping Out of College, Sustainable Fashion, and Good Work

    · 56 min · S1 E18

    This week, Sali sits down with Amy Williams, the CEO of Citizens of Humanity. She launched her remarkable, multi-decade retail career after dropping out of college, joining iconic denim brands, Gap and Lucky Brand, in…

  41. Ali Wentworth on Learning to Never Give Her Power Away

    · 1 h 01 min · S1 E17

    This week, Sali is joined Ali Wentworth, an actress, comedian, producer, and a New York Times bestselling author. Her credits include appearances on iconic television shows like In Living Color, Seinfeld, and as a…

  42. Cari Champion on the Undeniable Connection Between Sports and Politics

    · 1 h 04 min · S1 E16

    Our next guest is a force and a joy. Cari Champion is a sports journalist with over 25 years of experience reporting on the biggest, most formidable athletes of our time. She’s a regular contributor on CNN and host of…

  43. Alencia Johnson on Flipping Tables and the Power of Being a Disruptor

    · 55 min · S1 E15

    Today, Sali sits down with Alencia Johnson, an award-winning cultural commentator, political advisor, and leader who sits at the intersection of social impact and culture change. She’s also the author of the…

  44. Mara Roszak, a Celeb-Hair-Stylist-Turned-Founder, on Finding Her Flow State

    · 59 min · S1 E14

    In this episode, Sali is joined by Mara Roszak, a celebrity hair stylist whose clients include Zoe Saldaña, Emma Stone, Michelle Yeoh, Natalie Portman, Kate Mara, among many others. However, in 2021, after the birth of…

  45. Molly McNearney on Comedy Writing, Rejection, & Keeping Hope

    · 59 min · S1 E13

    Our first guest of 2025 is the incredible Molly McNearney, the Emmy-winning Co-Head Writer and Executive Producer of Jimmy Kimmel Live! With over 20 years at the late-night show, Molly is the powerhouse behind iconic…

  46. Katie Couric on Failing Publicly and Working on the Weekends

    · 1 h 04 min · S1 E12

    This week, Sali is joined by Katie Couric, an industry icon (a term we don't use lightly). Katie is an award-winning journalist, podcaster, documentary filmmaker, and best-selling author. She started her career working…

  47. Errin Haines on Why Objectivity in Journalism is BS

    · 58 min · S1 E11

    In today’s episode, Sali is joined by Errin Haines, a journalist, an MSNBC contributor, the Editor at Large at The 19th*, and host of the podcast, The Amendment. In a conversation recorded just a few weeks before…

  48. Huma Abedin on Women's Ambition & Breaking Down Barriers

    · 1 h 02 min · S1 E10

    This episode of Work Friends was recorded on October 3, 2024. In this episode, Sali is joined by Huma Abedin who, for over 25 years, has worked alongside Secretary Hillary Clinton in a number of leadership roles.…

  49. Beth Lynk on Radical Optimism, Pink Suits of Armor, & When We All Vote

    · 56 min · S1 E9

    Today, Sali is joined by Beth Lynk, the Executive Director of When We All Vote. Recorded right on the heels of the Voting Suits You launch—the viral joint campaign to maximize voter participation in the upcoming…

  50. Melissa Winter On What It Means to Be Michelle Obama's Chief of Staff

    · 56 min · S1 E8

    Our next guest, Melissa Winter, has a career that’s so remarkable and, yet, hard to pin down. In fact, that’s the point. Melissa has been the Chief of Staff to former First Lady Michelle Obama for the past seven years.…

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