In this episode of The Step presented by POPSUGAR and SOREL, our host, Katie Stevens, chats with actress Bailee Madison about what it’s like to successfully transition from child actor to adult actor. The two friends discuss the importance of a healthy support system, the role of acting as a safe place for self-expression, and the soft rules of navigating social media.

In this episode of The Step presented by POPSUGAR and SOREL, our host, Katie Stevens, chats with two of her costars from The Bold Type, actresses Aisha Dee and Meghann Fahy. Meghann discusses her experiences as a stage actress, Aisha talks about her first music EP, and the three reminisce about working together and talk about the importance of sisterly bonds on set and what's next on the horizon.

In this episode of The Step presented by POPSUGAR and SOREL, our host, Katie Stevens, speaks with Laci Mosley, star of Paramount+’s iCarly reboot and podcaster of the wildly popular Scam Goddess. Together, the two actresses share the importance of staying humble and true to their roots. They also discuss ways to ensure that everyone in the entertainment industry has the opportunity to grow and express themselves, especially talented individuals who hail from marginalized communities.

In this episode of The Step presented by POPSUGAR and SOREL, our host, Katie Stevens, sits down with actress and entrepreneur Jaylen Barron. The two dish about the industry, their personal acting icons and wish-list roles, and the experience of launching a brand just as the world begins to shut down amid a global pandemic.

In this episode of The Step presented by POPSUGAR and SOREL, our host, Katie Stevens, sits down with actress, model, and activist Leyna Bloom. The two discuss Leyna’s history-making career and how she’s using her voice and elevated position to empower and uplift others in the community and pave the way for a more inclusive industry. Despite the struggles Leyna has faced, she still has the tenacity and drive to break boundaries and conquer new goals.

DESCRIPTION: In this episode of “The Step” presented by POPSUGAR and SOREL Footwear, our host, Ego Nwodim, chats with Storm Reid, a 17-year-old actress who has appeared in A Wrinkle In Time, 12 Years A Slave, and the latest Suicide Squad. Together, they talk through how she wants to play a real superhero one day, how the last year taught her the importance of rest, and how she embraces being an “artivist” — rather than an activist… all while getting ready to go to college in the fall.

 In this episode of “The Step” presented by POPSUGAR and SOREL Footwear, our host, Ego Nwodim, chats with Alyson Stoner, an artist, actress, and dancer who now is a wellness and mental health advocate. Alyson worked on more than 200 films and T.V. shows as a child, and the experience left her traumatized. That’s why she recently launched “Movement Genius,” a wellness company that advocates for mental health and personal joy, especially through movement.

In this episode of “The Step” presented by POPSUGAR and SOREL Footwear, our host, Ego Nwodim, speaks with Kylie Jefferson, a decorated dancer, choreographer, and star of ‘Tiny Pretty Things.’ Together they discuss how Kylie juggles multiple roles at once: a dancer, choreographer, assistant, and (most recently) actress. Along the way, they cover Kylie’s personal journey and passions, including how shoot schedules take pseudo-superhuman strength to how Black artists and dancers are...

In this episode of “The Step” presented by POPSUGAR and SOREL Footwear, our host, Ego Nwodim, sits down with Mabel and Shaira Frías, the sisters behind Luna Magic — an exploding new beauty brand. The three discuss how the sisters' values, upbringing, and Afro-Latina heritage are at the center of their company, as well as what it took to get their business off the ground and how they’re determined to boldly take up space in the industry. 

In this episode of “The Step” presented by POPSUGAR and SOREL Footwear, our host, Ego Nwodim, sits down with Emmy Award-winning TV host, actress and writer Zuri Hall. Together, they chat through what drives Zuri’s personal hustle, the importance of finding joy in your work, and how she refuses to believe in backup plans. What does Zuri believe in? Embracing the pivot and making space for yourself, even while chasing your dreams. CREDITS:  Host: Ego Nwodim Producer: Michelle Kinne Editor:...

In each episode of “The Step” presented by POPSUGAR and SOREL Footwear, comedian Ego Nwodim sits down with an unstoppable woman to discuss what drives their personal hustle. From creating a more inclusive beauty industry, to redefining ‘success,’ or using their platforms to create change, these women will stop at nothing to achieve their dreams.

Bestselling author Luvvie Ajayi Jones sits down with actress Ego Nwodim, who is only the seventh Black woman of color to join the SNL cast. Now, she’s working to amplify the voices of other entertainers of color and help the next generation with improv.

Bestselling author Luvvie Ajayi Jones sits down with JoJo, a musician who has been speaking up against the music label who silenced her at the peak of her career. She has since started her own music label in order to step up in an industry that often takes advantage of young artists.

Bestselling author Luvvie Ajayi Jones talks about the importance of voting today.

Bestselling author Luvvie Ajayi Jones sits down with Laura Marano, an actress and musician who is an outspoken activist fighting to end human trafficking. They discuss the problematic silence around sex trafficking, and why Laura decided to step up.

Bestselling author Luvvie Ajayi Jones sits down with Lyndsey Scott, a supermodel and actress who doubles as a software engineer. Together, they discuss the challenges within each of these industries -- and where Lyndsey found the courage to start stepping up about them.

Bestselling author Luvvie Ajayi Jones sits down with Alicia Garza, who is one of the founding members of the Black Lives Matter movement, along with Opal Tometi and Patrisse Cullors. Alicia and Luvvie, talk about how Alicia first started stepping up against injustice, where she finds hope right now, and that crying during a workout is one of the best forms of stress relief.

Bestselling author Luvvie Ajayi Jones sits down with model and changemaker Jillian Mercado to discuss why she refused to give up on her dreams -- and how she’s using that same strength to speak up for the disabled community now.

“The Step” by POPSUGAR, presented by SOREL Footwear, is a podcast for – and about – unstoppable women. And there’s no one more unstoppable than a woman who wants to inspire change. This season, we’re telling their powerful stories of women stepping up in their communities.

Celebrity stylist Kate Young sits down with entrepreneur Alli Webb of Drybar, who opens up about her year of personal loss and professional success, and how she’s come out the other side.

Celebrity stylist Kate Young sits down with Katrina Scott and Karena Dawn of the fitness community Tone It Up, who reveal the unexpected personal pivots that each took before finding a path to success

Celebrity stylist Kate Young sits down actress Nina Dobrev, who opens up about her journey to self-acceptance and how she is finding a new voice as a producer on female-centric projects.

Celebrity stylist Kate Young sits down with Haitian-born model and disability rights advocate Mama Cax to uncover the pivotal steps she took to turn her prosthetic leg into a thing of beauty and inspiration for all.

Celebrity stylist Kate Young sits down with former E! News host Catt Sadler to uncover the pivotal steps that led to a bold decision to leave her dream job over pay inequality and step out on her own path.