Best Chelsea Reject Podcasts (2024)

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PLAY MATTERS WITH BRIGHT HORIZONS: Play: A Foundation of Success feat. Claire Goss 9:00

1h ago9:00

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On this episode of Play Matters with Bright Horizons, we learn about how play provides a foundation for success! Claire Goss mentions how we may have heard terms like “Montessori” or “play-based." At Bright Horizons, they have a unique framework for teaching and learning called “Discovery Driven Learning." They put children’s discovery at the cente…

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Kara Goldin: Take a Hint: Turning Rejection into Fuel for Success 40:05

2h ago40:05

40:05

Kara Goldin is the Founder of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint water, the leading unsweetened flavored water. In this episode, we dive into her personal life story, which she recounts in her book Undaunted, as the youngest sibling of five and now mother of four. Her scrappiness, curiosity, and can-do attitude continues to propel he…

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PLAY MATTERS WITH BRIGHT HORIZONS: The Power of Play feat. Claire Goss 7:09

6d ago7:09

7:09

On this episode of our Play Matters with Bright Horizons series, Claire Goss, Child Education Expert and Senior Manager of Family and Client Support at Bright Horizons, shares her insights on the power of play. She shares about guided and free play, parallel play during the younger years, and the specific benefits of play. MEET OUR SPONSOR: Brighth…

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Suneera Madhani: Helping Moms Become Billionaires 44:04

12d ago44:04

44:04

Suneera Madhani is a mom of two who built a billion dollar business. After her company Stax achieved unicorn status, she went on to launch Worth AI and CEO School. Suneera shares her insights on knowing your worth, creating a sustainable rhythm as a founder and parent, and empowers women to reach their full potential. Tune in for an inspiring conve…

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Rejection Won’t Kill You - What it Means + How to Deal With It 43:17

1d ago43:17

43:17

Ever thought about pitching your “this is going to shatter the glass ceiling” idea to a big tech company, inviting that cutie on Bumble out for mini golf, or asking for a raise at the job you’ve been at for 7+ years and DEFINITELY deserve one… but the idea of rejection made you wince? Same. But I’m alive. Rejection didn’t kill me. So I’m here to te…

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PLAY MATTERS WITH BRIGHT HORIZONS: Exploring the World of Play feat. Claire Goss 9:15

7d ago9:15

9:15

Play is essential for babies and children as it supports their physical, cognitive, and emotional development. Through play, children explore the world, build problem-solving skills, and learn to navigate social interactions. It's how they express creativity, develop motor skills, and gain a sense of independence. Play also strengthens the bond bet…

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Lee Evans Lee: Work It Momma: Update Your Wardrobe with Silhouettes That Mean Business 44:04

8d ago44:04

44:04

If you could live in your gym clothes, would you? What if your workwear was as comfortable as athleisure? With tuxedo silhouettes made of lyra and spandex, Founder/CEO Lee Evans Lee of Mrs. Mommabear Workwear has cracked the code! Her collections, with names like After Glow and Love Letters, pay homage to the women she admired at various phases of …

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Shoot Your Shot (or Miss On Life's Biggest Opportunities) 42:18

10d ago42:18

42:18

246: It’s Shoot Your Shot September - didn’t you hear?! I’m taking you down memory lane to share how shooting MY shot has opened up unthinkable opportunities for myself - from being able to talk to high profile influencers, authors and creators, to jet-setting all over the world and bringing me countless business opportunities. I start out sharing …

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PLAY MATTERS WITH BRIGHT HORIZONS: How Kids Show up in the World feat. Claire Goss 2:27

14d ago2:27

2:27

Play is essential for babies and children as it supports their physical, cognitive, and emotional development. Through play, children explore the world, build problem-solving skills, and learn to navigate social interactions. It’s how they express creativity, develop motor skills, and gain a sense of independence. Play also strengthens the bond bet…

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Patricia E. Vance: Game On: Tips for Parents on Navigating the World of Video Games 47:58

15d ago47:58

47:58

190.6 million Americans ages 5-90 play video games and 61% report playing a video game at least one hour per week. Video games have evolved over the decades and have become more than just entertainment— they teach team building, critical thinking skills, and are a means for socializing. Patricia E. Vance, President of the ESRB who has spent over 20…

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Sascha Mayer: Pumping in Peace — Transforming Public Spaces for Breastfeeding Moms 34:12

22d ago34:12

34:12

Overview Breastfeeding offers countless benefits for mothers and babies, yet many women struggle to sustain it due to societal barriers and a lack of proper facilities. Mamava’s Co-founders, Sascha Mayer and Christine Dodson, addressed this issue by creating portable lactation pods, providing a private and comfortable space for mothers on the go. T…

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REPLAY: Natalie Morales - Home is Where the Heart is: Exploring Cultures, Cuisines, and the Human Connection 43:08

1M ago43:08

43:08

As a longtime news anchor, former host of “Access Hollywood” and co-host of “Access Hollywood Live,” current West Coast Anchor of the TODAY Show and correspondent of Dateline NBC and NBC Nightly News, Natalie Morales is a beloved household name. So it's only natural that she released a bestselling cookbook called At Home With Natalie: Simple Recipe…

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Samreen Arshad: Finding the Beauty Within: From Postpartum to the Perfect Shade 54:11

1M ago54:11

54:11

In this episode, Kanika interviews Samreen Arshad, the visionary behind Samreen's Vanity, an all-inclusive makeup line. We delved into her inspiring entrepreneurial journey, discussed the importance of creating makeup shades for women of color, and explored her personal experiences with motherhood and postpartum depression. Samreen shared valuable …

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Roo Powell: Summer Cyber Smarts — Digital Parenting Tips & Online Safety 37:56

1M ago37:56

37:56

Join us for an eye-opening talk. As Summer approaches and screen time increases, it's crucial for parents to stay informed about best practices for keeping children safe online. Featuring Roo Powell, founder of SOSA (Safe from Online Sex Abuse), and Kanika Chadda-Gupta, founder of That's Total Momsense, this session will provide practical advice an…

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The Witch Wound - Taking Down the Patriarchy Through Putting Yourself Out There 27:43

2M ago27:43

27:43

245: In this heartfelt episode, Chelsea dives deep into the historical and cultural concept of the witch wound. She talks about generational trauma faced by women due to historical persecution, such as witch hunts, and how the echoes of the past affect modern-day self-expression. She shares a personal story of a past life regression session that fu…

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Michelle Brandriss: Label Everything! - Preparing for Back to School & Daycare 35:10

2M ago35:10

35:10

This episode is brought to you by Name Bubbles. Founder Michelle Brandriss was a mom who set out to solve an age old problem - making the best name labels when her son started daycare. She wanted them to be creative, fun, durable, and remain intact when thrown in the dishwasher or washing machine. She did exactly that - Name Bubbles’ is dedicated t…

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Selling Without Social Media 40:04

2M ago40:04

40:04

244: Sick of marketing on social media? Done with filming 67 takes for a lip sync TikTok? Over getting cut off right when you were about to drop a major truth bomb in IG Stories? Same. In this episode, I'm going to teach you how to find clients, drive new leads, and increase your online visibility WITHOUT social media as your main platform. W…

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REPLAY: Mara Schiavocampo: Losing the Baby Weight for Good! 42:04

2M ago42:04

42:04

As the adage goes, “Nine months on; nine months off.” It takes about 9 months to put on the baby weight during pregnancy, and roughly that amount of time to lose it. My guest Mara Schiavocampo, three-time Emmy Award winning correspondent, chart-topping podcast host, and best-selling author of her memoir “Thinspired,” which documents how she lost 90…

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Why You Should Flop, Unbothered by Copycats, and Meeting Emma Chamberlain with Poster Journal 1:17:39

2M ago1:17:39

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243: Poster Journal says what you think, so you don’t have to. In this giggly but deep conversation, Chelsea sits down with Poster Journal (PJ), who has the mind of a stoic but the mouth of a snarky Gen-Zer. They talk about shooting your shot, why famous people aren’t special, constraints for creativity, PJ’s original entry in the online world, how…

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Falguni Lakhani Adams: Truth Seeking: Unveiling Real Stories & Embracing Life at Every Stage 41:37

2M ago41:37

41:37

A true Renaissance woman, Falguni Lakhani Adams was a prosecutor who pivoted to become a television producer. She shares her journey as an Emmy award-winning producer and executive with Vice TV, a director, writer, mindfulness coach, wife to her lifelong sweetheart Richard who’s also in the TV biz and devoted mom to their two kids. She’s produced s…

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The History of Instagram… Time to Delete It? 1:03:47

3M ago1:03:47

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242: Instagram started as a fun photo-sharing platform where we all shared photos of our chicken tenders at a sports bar, blurry nights out in bubble dresses, and sepia-toned photos of our new relationship. As the story of all social platforms go - free apps need to make money somehow. Your attention is their favorite asset. Advertisers love attent…

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Kanika Chadda Gupta: Finding My Calling After Motherhood 35:15

2M ago35:15

35:15

On Kanika's special birthday episode (July 4th - independence day!) brought to you by Bright Horizons, the tables are turned. Kanika is interviewed by the co-hosts of the Work-Life Equation podcast, Priya Krishnan (Chief Digital and Transformation Officer, Bright Horizons) and Paul Sullivan (The Company of Dads). She shares how she pivoted in her m…

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How to Stop Putting People on Pedestals (REPLAY) 37:53

3M ago37:53

37:53

241: Influencers, celebs and mega coaches are often treated as mythical Gods. We act as if they're untouchable, immune to the suffering life brings, and operate with zero worries in the world. But when we put them on pedestals, we dehumanize them. In the same vein, we make ourselves small. The automatic comparison and projection prompts self-doubt,…

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Dr. Jenny T. Wang: Boundary Setting & Teaching Kids to Be Self-Motivated 1:00:27

3M ago1:00:27

1:00:27

Mental health within Asian communities remains highly stigmatized, but younger generations realize it's essential to a life well lived. In this conversation brought to you by The Asia Society, Kanika interviews Dr. Jenny Wang, PhD, nationally recognized psychologist, author of Permission to Come Home: Reclaiming Mental Health as Asian Americans, an…

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Easy Breezy Launching, How to Sell Out Your Program and Non-traditional Marketing Methods 59:48

3M ago59:48

59:48

240: After years of messy, chaotic and failed launches, Chelsea was determined to sell out her first group program of 2024 with 2 goals in mind: it had to be easy, and had to be marketed with minimal social media. This episode is for you if: You hate launching with a fiery passion and want to hear about new ways to execute your next launch You’re t…

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Nina Davuluri: Challenging Beauty Standards and Colorism 52:47

3M ago52:47

52:47

In this episode, Kanika interviews former Miss America Nina Davuluri on her documentary film, COMPLEXion, where she takes on colorism in South Asia and more broadly all communities of color. The fairness industry is worth $4 billion and continues to make the youth (typically girls as young as four) feel self-conscious about their looks and color of…

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Writing with Brevity, Investors Suck, and Why You Don’t Need Dropbox, Google or Third Party Help with Derek Sivers [Part 2] 1:19:38

3M ago1:19:38

1:19:38

239: In Part 2 of the Derek Sivers convo, we dive deeper into his unique POV on writing, motivation, art of being succinct, and why third party help is not the move. Key Discussion Points: Derek's famous succinct writing style The concept of delivering ideas with just enough info to leave room for the reader to fill in the blanks How keeping things…

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Pranav Yadav: Exploring the Brain & Subconscious - What Makes Us, Us? 38:57

3M ago38:57

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Have you ever wondered exactly how our subconscious mind works and what it captures as memory? In this episode, Kanika interviews Pranav Yadav, Founder & CEO of Neuro-Insight US. He shares how his company has patented technology to track synapses in the brain when it’s consuming various forms of advertising. Not only is this useful when targeting m…

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Xenophilia, Changing Yourself, and Useful (Not True) Thinking with Derek Sivers [Part 1] 1:22:16

3M ago1:22:16

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238: This is Part 1 of one of the most philosophical conversations ever recorded on In My Non-Expert Opinion with Chelsea’s vision board guest, Derek Sivers. In this episode, Chelsea and Derek discuss: Derek’s nomadic heart and values, and how his decision to be a good dad led him to halt his travels and settle in New Zealand Derek’s goal to make t…

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Jessica Fein: Caregiving Insights: Supporting Loved Ones Through Loss 46:02

4M ago46:02

46:02

Jessica Fein was a marketing executive and mom who adopted three lovely children from South America. Her world was turned upside down when her daughter Dalia was diagnosed with a rare disease called MERFF Sydrome and ended up passing away in her teens. Jessica shares her insights on taking care of children with illnesses, how to overcome loss of fa…

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How I Paid Off $8K of Debt in One Month 1:06:32

4M ago1:06:32

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237: This is the story of how I went from identifying as a scrappy, impulse spender, to a financial baller, who raised my “financial thermometer” and paid off $8.6K in high-interested credit card debt in 1 month. If you want the practical (color coding expenses, tracking every dollar, and cutting costs) AND energetic goodness (vision boards, painti…

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REPLAY: Shannon Lee: Embracing the Way of Water - Insights on Legacy and Resilience 54:32

4M ago54:32

54:32

Water, whether calm or raging, is a metaphor for how we can move through life. Shannon Lee, author of "Be Water, My Friend" and daughter of the legendary Bruce Lee shares her story. Raised in California by her mother Linda after her father's untimely death (she was just 4 years old), Shannon has carved her own path as a martial artist, actress, pro…

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Having a Mind Like Water [The Creative Genius Playbook Series] 44:29

4M ago44:29

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236: Time is one of our most precious resources on this planet - let’s stop being so loosey goosey with our own! When you pursue having a mind like water, your brain can relax. And when your brain is relaxed?? WATCH OUT WORLD, Creative Genius status: unlocked. In this solo ep, Chelsea shares more on: pursuing the concept of “a mind like water” elim…

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I have something to tell you... 3:19

4M ago3:19

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Announcing a new two book special by me, Emma Gannon, including a free virtual workshop and special intro from Julia Cameron, author of The Artist's Way. **Books are only on sale until midnight on June 4th** Get yours here: poundproject.co.uk/shop/a-year-of-nothing It's been a year since I last posted on this podcast. Sometimes it’s all a bit too m…

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Vikas Khanna: Ma Ki Rasoi (From His Mother's Kitchen) to Michelin Star 1:06:36

4M ago1:06:36

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In this special episode called Ma Ki Rasoi (from his Mother's Kitchen) to Michelin Star, Kanika sits down with Chef Vikas Khanna at his NY restaurant, Bungalow. The common thread is the letter "M" as they open by admiring a floral mandala and he shares poignant stories about his motherland, mother, Masterchef India, Michelin Star, and manifestation…

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Trust, Belief and Being an Unapologetic Multipassionate with Frank Bach [The Creative Genius Playbook Series] 55:27

4M ago55:27

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235: One of life’s biggest mysteries is how successful multi-passionates juggle it ALL. Fortunately, Frank Bach is on the podcast today! Frank is a product designer at Instagram, entrepreneur, founder of Sunshine Shop, and the frontman for his band Monk. He discusses his journey of becoming more himself, the joys of creating, and how he balances hi…

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Mom 2.0: Genevieve Padalecki, Lindsay Roselle, Vanessa Santos, and Shannon Doherty on Content Trends, Forecasts, and Growth Strategies for Your Brand 54:52

4M ago54:52

54:52

When we look at the parenting industry, as creators and mothers, it feels uber saturated and overwhelming. Kanika moderates a panel with community leaders on how we can scale our brands, grow on trending social media platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, and build our online courses and serve our audiences in the most authentic way. Learn …

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