Taryn Toomey, creator and CEO of The Class, pivoted from an executive fashion career at Ralph Lauren and Dior to wellness and fitness, thanks to her unique mat-based workout that focuses on breathwork, restoring inner balance, the mind / body connection, and encouraging people to let it all out -- including making noise and screaming. A favorite of celebrities, The Class is known for its stellar playlists and movements that help people go within -- and it has found and won over a new global...

The 19-year-old comedian and award-winning chess player from Nairobi, Kenya, gained worldwide fame and acclaim when her hilarious Instagram videos, filmed in her bedroom during lockdown, went viral. Whether you’ve seen (or heard) the one about “I want you to come over, but it’s a pandemic” or “Everyday slaving, everyday labor”, Elsa’s authentic nature, infectious laugh, and confidence have brought joy to her more than 1.7 million Instagram followers.    When lockdown first hit, Elsa had 7K...

Ally Love is a multifaceted woman, pioneering the slash generation. She is the CEO/Founder of Love Squad, the in-arena Host of the Brooklyn Nets, a Peloton Instructor, an adidas Global Ambassador, TEDx Speaker, and a model. Ally uses her influence/platforms to create a space to celebrate and champion diversity in race and culture through conversation and sweat.   Known as a Boss of Business, Ally Love’s platform reaches millions, which is why it has been important for her to create Love...

With 2021 on the horizon, I share the 4 things I’m taking with me into the New Year, and the 4 things I’m saying “peace out” to. Also -- I share the 2 mic drop moments that have served as the defining moments in my career, and answered some of your top questions, including my most popular question: “What I look for in a PR pitch.” Enjoy and Happy New Year!     IG: https://www.instagram.com/alwayskarin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/alwayskarin Produced by Dear Media

You likely know life coach Ryan Weiss from his popular mindfulness videos that can be found on his IG feed, @wakingupwithryan. And since self-care is free and centered around the practice of slowing down and reconnecting to yourself, Ryan is launching his new initiative, The Sanctuary Challenge. (It begins January 1, 2021, but you can start any time!)   The Sanctuary Challenge is a 60-day commitment to real self-care, to establish Sanctuary in our lives, our homes, our minds, and our...

Emma Gannon is a “Sunday Times” bestselling author, speaker, novelist, and host of the no. 1 careers podcast in the UK, Ctrl Alt Delete.   As someone whose career trajectory “zig-zagged” and was anything but linear, Emma is the perfect guest to give insight into side hustles and having the courage to double down on your creativity. After all, she is a multi-hyphenate herself -- someone with various titles. The truth is, we are all more than our LinkedIn job titles and our Instagram bios,...

Amy Chan is the Founder of Renew Breakup Bootcamp, a retreat that takes a scientific and spiritual approach to healing the heart. She is also the Editor-in-Chief of Heart Hackers Club, an online magazine that focuses on the psychology behind love, lust and desire. The Observer calls her  "A relationship expert whose work is like that of a scientific Carrie Bradshaw" and her company has been featured across national media including Good Morning America, Vogue, Glamour, Nightline and the front...

To say that Bozoma “Boz” Saint John redefines badassery is an understatement. She is undefeatable. A renegade executive with the career highlights to back up her boldness. And a woman who confidently  walks the talk.    As the Global Chief Marketing Officer at Netflix, the world’s leading streaming entertainment service, Bozoma is bringing her marketing prowess, superstar resumé and larger-than-life personality to the streaming giant.    When the news broke that Boz was hired as Global...

In 2016, former co-workers and forever best friends Pip Edwards and Claire Tregoning joined forces and launched their street-meets-sportswear brand, P.E. Nation. While the Australian-based activewear label has garnered a massive following and “It factor” status thanks to its sleek yet functional, fashion-inspired silhouettes and styles, its capsule collection with H&M that launched in March 2020 catapulted them onto the global stage. (The partnership marked H&M’s first collaboration...

Ever since Madison Utendahl launched her own creative agency in April 2019, Utendahl Creative, she has infused her brand of empathy, storytelling and curiosity into every project. And she has been making noise: the creative work that her agency developed this past summer, as a response to the BLM protests and the new conversations about race and racism being had, was featured in "W" magazine, among "The Graphic Designers Defining the Aesthetics of Black Lives Matter."    Madison, whose...

Simon Huck is the real-life example of a Canadian with big dreams, who made his way to the Big City when he moved from Ottawa to New York City in the mid-2000s. Today, after more than 15 years in the PR industry (he is currently the president of Command Entertainment Group), Simon felt the entrepreneurial itch to create a new product, in the emergency preparedness space -- of all places. He cofounded JUDY in 2019 with Joshua Udashkin, and in a 2020 that has been filled with a pandemic and...

I sat down to talk all things career pivots, CBD-infused skincare, seeking fulfillment and balance, and how to find your voice, with the always inspiring Jenna Owens.    It’s especially awesome to chat with a woman who has not only learned how to use her voice as a successful entrepreneur, but who first became famous for using her voice -- literally -- as the former cohost of the nationally-syndicated radio show, “The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show,” where she served as an on-air personality...

Jessica Lanyadoo has been working as an astrologer and psychic medium for over two decades now -- but don’t get it twisted, not all astrologers, psychics and mediums are created equal. Based in San Francisco, Jessica has earned an engaged global audience as a one-on-one intuitive consultant and as the host of the Q&A podcast, Ghost of a Podcast. We dive into her gift of serving as a medium between the living and the dead (she sees, hears and feels dead people -- NBD, right?), what it...

When Koreen Odiney launched the game We’re Not Really Strangers (also known as WNRS, pronounced ‘winners’) in November 2018, she was equipped with a laser-focused ‘why’: “To empower people to make meaningful connections.”   If you haven’t seen the card game, which is highly identifiable thanks to its signature red box and minimalist-yet-strategic design, then you’ve likely stumbled onto one of the Instagram account’s compelling posts. With a current reach of 2.4 million followers (and...

Sharon Chuter was born in Nigeria, where she was credited with bringing Revlon to the country, as a teenager (yes, you read that right). She relocated to Perth, Australia, where she honed her skills at some of the world’s leading companies, including L’Oreal, Pepsi, GlaxoSmithKline, and as an executive at the LVMH-owned Benefit Cosmetics.   Sharon grew frustrated with the lack of real inclusivity in the beauty industry, and set out to launch her own beauty brand, UOMA Beauty -- with the...

You might not know this, but Charlotte Cho is credited with coining the term, “10-step Korean skincare routine”, which earned her the title of “K-Beauty Queen.” Charlotte was born and raised in Los Angeles, and developed her passion for skincare and Korean beauty when she moved to South Korea. While she started out in PR for Samsung, her love for K-Beauty led her to launch Soko Glam, the online marketplace for Korean beauty products, with her husband Dave. This was back in 2012, making...

Check out Share Of Voice hosted by Karin Eldor - premiere episodes will be launching October 15th on Dear Media!    

Check out Share of Voice, hosted by Karin Eldor - premiering October 15 on Dear Media!