Matriarchy Party podcast

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Host Francesca Amiker sits down with directors Joe and Anthony Russo, producer Angela Russo-Otstot, stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, and more to uncover how family was the key to building the emotional core of The Electric State . From the Russos’ own experiences growing up in a large Italian family to the film’s central relationship between Michelle and her robot brother Kid Cosmo, family relationships both on and off of the set were the key to bringing The Electric State to life. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . State Secrets: Inside the Making of The Electric State is produced by Netflix and Treefort Media.…

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At some point in the digital age of boss babes, new money, and ambitious rookies, we stopped consulting our village's wisest. Women have been the heartbeat of the world - within their respective communities, workforces and families, since the dawn of time. They are the magic makers, the peacemakers, and the ass kickers. Let’s celebrate them with a Matriarchy Party. Each episode will feature accomplished women I am honored to know sharing personal stories about the matriarchs that paved the way for their achievements. We will chat about what success means to them, the wise wisdom passed on and sacrifices made by the women who came before them. Along with some life hacks and beauty tips sprinkled in. (we’re not monsters). Join me, Courtney Worth, eldest daughter, entrepreneur, and champion of women and girls everywhere for conversations with trailblazing women — about the powerful lives they are leading and the ones who encouraged them to start it all. Women rule - let’s have a Matriarchy Party! Follow along wherever you listen to your podcasts.

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Matriarchy Party

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Ep 36. Party with Creative Director Hillary Comstock 50:44

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Courtney chats with Hillary Comstock, a creative director of 13 years within the fashion, beauty, and media spaces for a deep-dive into career, confidence, and cultivating a matriarchal balance in the workplace. Hillary shares how moving to New York to pursue career dreams in her 30s was the right call, and why being bold in her 20s set her up for real evolving success. They explore the importance of an equitable workplace, leading with empathy, and shaping work cultures based on the lessons she wished she’d learned earlier. Plus, Hillary honors the matriarchs who shaped her: her mom, a teacher who instilled a love for work, and her powerhouse stepmom, who thrived in a male-dominated field and led by example.…

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Ep 35. Party with Vice President Kamala Harris' videographer, filmmaker Azza Cohen along with stylist, activist, and public interest lawyer, Kathleen Borschow. 1:20:10

5 weeks ago1:20:10

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Courtney sits down with award-winning filmmaker and videographer for Vice President Kamala Harris, Azza Cohen and her wife, personal stylist, producer, and public interest lawyer, activist Kathleen Borschow. From supporting each other’s wildest dreams—even when it means pivoting careers in their 30s (and even missing their own honeymoon to work on Kamala Harris’ campaign!), Azza and Kathleen’s love story is one of deep admiration, bold choices, and showing up for each other no matter what. The two of them open up about the fierce, resilient matriarchs who shaped their families - especially their bold grandmother who helped bring an entire community to the U.S. to another who taught the power of kindness. Azza shares behind-the-scenes stories from working on VP Kamala Harris’ campaign, the inspiration behind her documentary work, and how listening with compassion makes for the best storytelling. We also find out what is next on the horizon for Kathleen and Azza's newly launched company, Cohen Borschow Media - and how they are continuing their shared commitment to changemaking through storytelling that matters.…

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Ep. 34 - Party with Emmy nominated "Agatha All Along" Makeup Artist, Erin LeBre 57:01

7 weeks ago57:01

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Courtney chats with Erin LeBre, a two time Emmy and Guild Award nominated makeup artist and creative force, for a conversation about reinvention, resilience, and the power of maternal influence. Erin opens up about her early dreams of working in fashion, and the burnout that led her to an unexpected career pivot into working in the film and television industry. They dive into the art of saying no, the courage it takes as a freelancer to bet on yourself, and why success is something you’re allowed to redefine at every stage of life. At the heart of Erin’s journey is her mother—a single mom who raised two very different daughters with wisdom, grace, and an instinct for knowing exactly what kind of support they needed. Erin shares how her mother’s unwavering belief in her shaped the way she approaches her career and life. It’s a conversation about evolving, trusting the process, and staying a kid at heart.…

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Ep. 33 - Party with The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power's Queen Regent Míriel herself, Actor Cynthia Addai-Robinson 57:48

8 weeks ago57:48

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Courtney chats with Cynthia Addai-Robinson, American Actress for a heartfelt conversation about boundaries, balance, and the legacy of matriarchs. Cynthia opens up about recalibrating her nervous system through presence, re-entering real life after projects like The Rings of Power, and how playing a queen has shaped her sense of self and authority. They bond over their love for musicals and dive deep into the incredible journey of Cynthia's mother, Victoria Addai and her own fearless risks, entrepreneurial dreams, and the creative spirit she passed down to her daughter. From moving to the U.S. at age 4 to a full-circle premiere moment in London, Cynthia reflects on how the matriarchs in her life have shaped generations of resilience and inspiration. It’s all about taking risks, creating legacies, and embracing the funny (and humbling) realization that we all become a little more like our mothers every day.…

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Ep. 32 - Party with Caity Bransby, Social Media Strategist and Cinnamon Roll Huntress 1:03:08

10 weeks ago1:03:08

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Courtney chats with Caity Bransby, a Social Media Strategist, for a deep-dive into family, perseverance, and of course, the magic of matriarchs. Together, they reflect on the eldest-daughter experience, the joy of built-in best friends via having amazing siblings, and finding self-reliance through family love. Caity shares behind-the-scenes stories from her work spearheading the 2024 Paris Olympics social strategy (!!!), how she identifies defining moments in her life and career, and the fearless producer who empowered her to innovate. They unpack ocean therapy, inner-child healing, and the hunt for the perfect cinnamon roll. Plus, hear from the legend herself—Grandma Jean!…

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Ep. 31 - Party with Alexis Linkletter, Investigative Journalist and True Crime Producer 48:48

12 weeks ago48:48

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Courtney chats with Alexis Linkletter, an Investigative Journalist and True Crime Producer for a deep-dive into ambition, empathy, and the realities of being a woman trailblazing in male-dominated spaces. Together, they embrace climbing “cringe mountain”, reflecting on the awkwardness of finding your voice and recovering from people-pleasing tendencies. They unpack the emotional labor of working in the True Crime and Film industries, the magic of finding unexpected matriarchs, and how to keep kindness front and center—even when the "villain era" calls. Alexis shares stories of her mom’s love, eldest-daughter grit, and a career low that turned into a defining moment of growth.…

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Ep. 30 - Party with Olivia Marks, Entertainment Journalist who lives and breathes all things Film and Pop Culture. 38:09

13 weeks ago38:09

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Courtney chats with Olivia Marks, an Entertainment Journalist based in the UK who is obsessed with all things film and pop culture. Olivia shares highlights from her amazing career and journey thus far, including interviewing iconic artists like Olivia Coleman, Amy Poehler and her idol, Lady Gaga. Olivia also shares about learning to embrace asking for what you want and we wax on about the experience of being eldest daughters and how it shaped our respective careers. Olivia reflects on her laid-back mom’s calming energy and how her two role models / matriarchs, though so different, both have guided her and paved the way for her successes to date.…

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Ep. 29 - Party with Mariah Owen, Canadian writer, actor and producer 51:12

14 weeks ago51:12

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Courtney chats with Canadian actor, writer and producer, Mariah about growing up in a strong matriarch-led home, how being involved in sports translated into starting her own production company at 21, and that working hard and being kind will always lead you closer to your dreams. We also spoke about her late grandma Hazel’s perseverance during the Great Depression and her great-grandmother Mary’s immigration from Romania to Canada set in motion a legacy of love and wisdom, inspiring Mariah’s passion for life and storytelling through film.…

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Ep. 28 - Party with Jilly Gray, a VP of Content Marketing at a Global Entertainment Company. 53:35

15 weeks ago53:35

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Courtney chats with Jilly about what it means to be a brave and kind leader as the VP of Content Marketing at a Global Entertainment company, being at the place in life where she is pulling focus from working constantly to make space for prioritizing her relationships, and getting the chance to meet your heroes (and what do you even say to them!?!). We also got to hear about her amazing grandmother who supported her grandfather while he was a screenwriter (for films including Bond movies!) and her amazing warrior best friend back in England who is accomplishing so much in her career and as a mom of 2 all while battling a serious illness. Best of all, we hear about the badass and wonderful ways she has inspired Jilly over the years.…

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Ep. 27 - Party with Shannon Quinn, a mindset and manifestation expert who coaches in the revolutionary technique of method manifestation. 52:26

16 weeks ago52:26

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Courtney chats with Shannon AKA "The Queen of Manifestation" about how to use the social media algorithm as inspiration for what to attract in your real life, not trading time for money (!!!), and her unlikely and fairly recent (and badass!) matriarch, Michelle who took Shannon in when she somehow sensed Shannon needed it most.…

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Ep. 26 - Party with Kelsie McDonald an Australian actor, writer and producer based in Los Angeles. 1:06:13

17 weeks ago1:06:13

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Courtney chats with Australian actor, writer and producer, Kelsie about newly becoming an aunt, strength within kindness, and taking pauses to be present and enjoy what you have accomplished thus far when the goalposts always seem to be moving. Most importantly, we spoke about her late mom who greatly encouraged Kelsie and her siblings to use their imaginations in big beautiful ways and how her later cancer diagnosis pushed her to finally pursue her life's passion of being an artist.…

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Ep. 25 - Party with Camp Social and Hot on Social Founder, Liv Schreiber 33:15

31 weeks ago33:15

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Courtney chats with Hot & Social founder Liv about founding a few small business (one is a digital agency with her twin brother!), her becoming an accidental influencer after working at a job that was not the right thing and inspired her to start posting inspirational quotes on IG. We chat about how a hunt to make friends in the city and a calling to help girls connect to their childhood selves built a true community of NYC cool people with a 40K person waitlist!…

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Ep. 24 - Party with Business Coach and Founder of The Brimm Sallie Holder 51:27

32 weeks ago51:27

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Courtney chats with former lawyer turned entrepreneur, mom of two, business coach (and female founder!) Sallie Holder about her passion for serving female entrepreneurs (and helping them make more money!), "Hitting Rock Middle", that "READY is not Real" (!!!), and all she has learned from her matriarch, her amazing identitical twin sister, Stacy.…

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Ep. 23 - Party with Celebrity Groomer Marissa Machado 48:43

33 weeks ago48:43

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Courtney chats with celebrity groomer Marissa Machado about her fabulous life making Hollywood's "It Guys" look their best, the importance of prioritizing your own health and wellness (especially when being entrepreneurs in such a fast-paced industry!), about both growing up on Dairy farms (!!!), and her fabulous mom and best friend Julie who instilled in her majorly impressive work ethic and her love of fashion.…

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Ep. 22 - Party with Chelsea Goodson, Head of Creator Economy at Find Your Influence 47:36

38 weeks ago47:36