I Suck At Life

Sophia Amoruso, NYT Bestselling Author, and former founder of Nasty Gal and Girlboss launched a new venture, The Business Class. Sophia joins Yola to share why starting The Business Class was a way to help entrepreneurs avoid making the mistakes she made along her journey with Nasty Gal and Girlboss while helping them scale. Plus Yola shares for the first time a huge mistake she made with her first startup to get in touch with Sophia.  You can join the waitlist for the Business Class here or keep up with Sophia via her newsletter.  Join The ISAL Newsletter Join ISAL Insiders here. Connect with Yola: @yolarobert Connect with the pod: @isuckatlifepodcast

Lawyer, Activist, Entrepreneur, and NYT Bestselling Author, Meena Harris,  joins Yola to share her inspiration behind her two children's books, "Kamala And Maya's Big Idea" and "Ambitious Girl." Growing up with strong women in her family such as, Senator Kamala Harris, and her mother, Maya Harris, shaped her to always be ambitious and go after her dreams while advocating for what is right. Her first children's book is based on a true story from her aunt Kamala and mother Maya's childhood. Her second book set to release in January 2021 is all about teaching young girls to be ambitious regardless of where they come from. Meena and Yola also discuss growing up in multi-cultural environments, her media company Phenomenal, the importance of voting and raising children to be inclusive. Join ISAL Insiders here. Connect with Yola: @yolarobert Connect with the pod: @isuckatlifepodcast

Is the pandemic getting in the way of your love life? Same. Thankfully, Bumble and dating coach, Carla Romo, and all of our friends at Coven join me to answer all the dating and relationship questions you can imagine! Such as how to take your relationship from messaging to video chat to IRL, should you get tested before a date?, how to ask if they are social distancing, pick up lines to make the most impressionable first move and of course the best ideas for social distanced/virtual dates. Plus, Georiga Mavrookas, VP of Community at Bumble, updates us on all the new features Bumble has added such as video chat, phone calls, games, voting badges and social distance badges.  Download Bumble for Bumble Date, BFF and Biz (we need it now more than ever!): https://bit.ly/2SIpG5 About Bumble: Bumble, the women-first social networking app, was founded by CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd in 2014. Bumble connects people across dating (Bumble Date), friendship (Bumble BFF) and professional networking (Bumble Bizz). No matter the

Co-founders of The Female Founder Collective, Rebecca Minkoff and Ali Wyatt Koplar, join Yola to discuss how each other their unique career paths led them to start FFC which has positively impacted thousands of female-owned businesses across North America. The pair also share the biggest takeaways from What's Next Fest, how they've learned to pivot and their best career/entrepreneurial advice for new business owners.  Join ISAL Insiders here. Connect with Yola: @yolarobert Connect with the pod: @isuckatlifepodcast    

Lo Bosworth joins Yola to reminisce on eating ribs and drinking wine at SxSW while talking about all things gut and vaginal microbiome. Lo updates us on Love Wellness's latest launch of multivitamins Daily Love, Baby Love and Whole Love. And if you are confused between what the difference is between a vitamin and multi-vitamin Lo explains. Lo also explains why gummy vitamins just don't work although they are so fun to take! Join ISAL Insiders here. Connect with Yola: @yolarobert Connect with the pod: @isuckatlifepodcast

Trigger Warning: In this episode, we talk about suicidal ideation and experiences. Yola and Scout from Okay Sis Podcast chat through how they both overcame suicidal ideation, manage their mental illnesses and how they built themselves from the ground up to create their dream lives.  If you or a loved one is experiencing suicidal thoughts call 1-800-273-8255.  Connect with Yola: @yolarobert Connect with the pod: @isuckatlifepodcast    

Raissa Gerona, Cheif Brand Officer at Revolve, joins Yola to chat about everything from her immigration story, falling at her first vintage clothing business, starting Lovers+Friends, building Revolve's presence through influencer marketing, balancing mental health and motherhood throughout the pandemic, making a conscious effort to building a more inclusive brand and the inspiration behind Revolve U. Connect with Yola: @yolarobert Connect with the pod: @isuckatlifepodcast

Co-founder of EO Products/Everyone joins Yola to discuss the neurological benefits of aromatherapy and essential oils, the year of the hand sanitizer, keeping up with demand during the pandemic, navigating divorce and business + essential oil recipes. EO Products, makers of EO and Everyone and producer of four of the top ten natural hand sanitizers, offers an essential collection of personal care products made with active botanicals and always scented with pure essential oils. Founded in 1995, EO Products is a certified B Corporation, and makes all decisions in respect of its customers, its employees, and the planet, and imagines and manufactures products in a zero-waste, certified green facility in California. The EO Products factory is a solar-powered, certified organic plant that utilizes post-consumer recycled packaging and an environmentally preferred supply chain policy to honor the well-being of people and the planet we share. EO Products uses non-GMO ingredients and infuses its products with the best

Haven't done a solo in a while so wanted to hop on and say hiii!  After having a really rough period last week, I realized I hadn't gotten women wellness check yearsss so I finally got my first LA Pap Smear at the most zenned out spa-like a retreat for your vagina. Crystals, salt lamps, cbd, the whole 9 yards. I also am continuously researching whether to buy stocks or designer bags. I am back on meds and loving it with the mindset the tomorrow isn't guaranteed and nothing lasts forever. Connect with Yola: @yolarobert Connect with the pod: @isuckatlifepodcast

Ali Grant founded digital communications agency Be Social Group 8 years ago as one of the first agencies with a focus on influencer marketing, she had a vision about the major opportunity for this new aspect of the industry. Fast forward to today, her agency has worked with hundreds of leading beauty, fashion, and lifestyle brands on influencer campaigns, with big names including H&M, Nordstrom, and Disney, in addition to launching a talent management division of the agency that works with some of the biggest influencers in the business. This rapid success and growth of Be Social Group led the industry to take notice, and just last week, the agency announced it has been acquired by Dolphin Entertainment, a leading independent entertainment marketing and production company. Ali discusses with Yola how she was able to sell her agency while staying CEO, Post Malone's wine, Team ABS and finding fulfilling relationships.  Connect with Yola: @yolarobert Connect with the pod: @isuckatlifepodcast  

Brazilian-American fashion designer and beauty entrepreneur, Camila Coelho joins Yola today to share her inspiring story. Camila skipped out on college to pursue her love for makeup artistry which turned into a huge YouTube following that led her to amass millions of followers across her platforms. She shares her entrepreneurial story and her lifelong journey battling with epilepsy. Connect with Yola: @yolarobert Connect with the pod: @isuckatlifepodcast    

Sarah Lee and Christine Chang started their own Korean beauty brand after working for the L'oreal's of the world and realizing Korean beauty was misunderstood in the Western markets. Their inaugural Watermelon Sleeping Mask sold out over 9x at Sephora, but it was their debut on Shark Tank that skyrocketed Glow Recipe. Now, industry veterans, their methods and products have been loved by millions. Sarah and Christine share with Yola why the left their glamorous corporate jobs to start Glow Recipe, their grandmother's beauty secrets, the secrets behind being on Shark Tank, why they use fruit in their products, how to layer skincare and treat skindemic issues. Connect with Yola: @yolarobert Connect with the pod: @isuckatlifepodcast      

Brittany Kozerski hustled her way to the top of the fashion industry as a fashion editor at Marie Claire. Having also worked at Elle, Vogue and GQ, Brittany saw a gap in the swimwear market that needed to be filled. She took a leap of faith and started what is now JADE Swim. Known for using sustainable fabrics, runway-inspired designs and bold colors, JADE Swim has become a fan favorite (I'm obsessed) for many on and off Instagram.  Brittany and Yola also discuss how to land your first internship, the perks of working in fashion or editorial and the changes the pandemic has brought into the industry. Connect with Yola: @yolarobert Connect with the pod: @isuckatlifepodcast  

Yola sits down Sakara Life Co-Founders + Co-CEOs, Danielle Duboise + Whitney Tingle’s on their mission to share the power of plants as medicine. When Danielle and Whitney hit rock bottom in their early twenties living in New York City they knew something had to change. Through their own research and development, the pair crafted nutritious yet tasty meals that healed their bodies. Word spread quickly about their organic meal delivery program. The Sakara Life is based on a whole-food, plant-rich diet that includes fresh, nutrient-dense, and delicious ingredients even celebs like Drew Barrymore and Gwyneth Paltrow swear by it!  Ready to try Sakara Life? Get $50 OFF your order with code: PN_ISUCKATLIFE  Connect with Yola: @yolarobert Connect with the pod: @isuckatlifepodcast

If you have been listening to show you know that I have been obsessed with HUM Nutrition for quite some time now! Today we finally get to sit down with HUM's founder and CEO Walter Faulstroh. Walter is a serial wellness entrepreneur with a passion for democratizing health and wellness for all. We get into his own journey that led him to start HUM, why the HUM model has been so successful and the future of the health and wellness industry.  About HUM Nutrition: Founded in 2012 by Walter Faulstroh and Chris Coleridge and based in Los Angeles, California, HUM Nutrition’s formulas target major skin and body concerns from the inside out. All products are gluten-free, natural, clinically tested, researched and designed by top nutrition experts. Brightly packaged with clever names, the brand brings confidence, positivity and happiness to consumers in more than 100 countries. HUM Nutrition products are rooted in science but packaged for the modern person on the go. The 40 formulations include products like "Red

Julie Smolyansky is a mother, author, activist, humanitarian, and is the youngest female CEO of a publicly-traded company as she became the CEO of Lifeway Foods at the age of 27. Grounded in mindfulness, Julie is passionate about empowering the mind-gut connection through making healthy food choices, community and business innovation. Julie joins Yola to talk about her family's journey of turning an ancient superfood, Kefir, into a multimillion-dollar sensation loved by so many Americans. Once Julie took over as company CEO she was able to take the company valuation from $12 million to over $120 million in a few short years. Yola and Julie also discuss her advocacy work with sexual assault and abuse victims including her latest documentary "On The Record."  About Lifeway Foods: The Lifeway story begins in 1986, when Russian immigrants Michael and Ludmila Smolyansky began making Kefir in the basement of their Skokie, IL home. The cultured dairy drink had been popular in Eastern Europe for centuries, but the Sm

The pandemic has been rough! We have cried...a lot. Thankfully, Psychotherapist Elizabeth Winkler is here to give us all a therapy sesh. Elizabeth walks us through her 7 steps to move through anxiety and fear which includes a 16-second breathing exercise and mindset reframing. She also explains the science behind chemical imbalances and why our brains spiral. You can follow along with this worksheet.   Connect with Yola: @yolarobert Connect with the pod: @isuckatlifepodcast  

Lauren and Maddie Orlando, hosts of The Sister Diary Podcast, join Yola for a pod swap. The sister duo share why they started a podcast together, how their family went viral, new quarantine habits and what we can expect from the pair later this year. Be sure to check out their interview with Yola on The Sister Diary! Watch The Interview Here.  Connect with Yola: @yolarobert Connect with the pod: @isuckatlifepodcast

The founder of The Honey Pot, Beatrice Dixon, joins Yola to chat about how she got the idea for The Honey Pot in a dream, how she scaled the plant-based feminine care line from her kitchen to Target, CVS, Walmart +more, the importance of vaginal health, self-care habits and all things 2020.   Watch The Interview Here.  Connect with Yola: @yolarobert Connect with the pod: @isuckatlifepodcast

Celebrity hairstylists and power couple Ted Gibson & Jason Backe join Yola for an hour of much-needed conversation around the racism that exists in the fashion and beauty industry, effects of the pandemic on entrepreneurs, maintaining relationships, beauty salons of the future and The Worth UP Foundation created by Ted & Jason to help sponsor scholarships, foster mentorships and encourage stylists to start their own businesses. Ted has been a celebrity hair stylist for over 20 years working on A-List Celebs such as Angelina Jolie, Lupita Nyong’o, Anne Hathaway, Priyanka Chopra, Jessica Chastain and many more. He has owned 4 salons to date and created several hair care lines. He also was a hairstylist on TLC’s What Not To Wear.   Watch The Interview Here.  Connect with Yola: @yolarobert Connect with the pod: @isuckatlifepodcast