From Rejection to Riches with Jamie Kern Lima

Today, we revisit some of the amazing food and wine experts who have graced our show. It starts with Joanne Lee Molinaro, the Korean Vegan, who shares her journey blending Korean culture with veganism, emphasizing compassion and empathy in her recipes. Next, Allison Morris, a level-three sommelier, imparts some wine wisdom — like why you shouldn't trust the second-cheapest bottle on a menu. Then, “Top Chef” winner and host Kristen Kish joins, sharing her essential culinary tips (including a love for gummy candy!) and a hilarious “Top Chef” behind-the-scenes moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special 4th of July episode, we celebrate American women who shaped history. Mattie Kahn, author of "Young and Restless: The Girls Who Sparked America's Revolutions," shares stories that are often overlooked in history books. She highlights how Mabel Ping-Hua Lee, Claudette Colvin, the teens who helped in the Revolutionary War, and more defied expectations and fought for change. Mattie also discusses Mary Beth Tinker's landmark Supreme Court case and its enduring impact on student rights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Kern Lima founded IT Cosmetics, and followed the little voice inside to go from self-doubt to building a billion-dollar beauty brand. From childhood dreams sparked by Oprah to battling no after no, Jamie shares how she turned rejection into resilience, trusting her intuition against all odds. She shares practical tips on building self-worth and navigating life's challenges with courage and authenticity. Plus, the Reese’s Book Club pick for July is “The Cliffs” by J. Courtney Sullivan. She’ll be on the show later this month, so send your questions to [email protected] and she may answer them on the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have the power to contact our besties with the tap of a finger, yet we live in a loneliness epidemic. Journalist and author Anna Goldfarb wants to know: why? And what can we do about it? In today’s installment of our friendship advice segment “Calling for a Friend” Anna delves into the research behind her book “Modern Friendship.” Anna’s findings reveal the importance of infusing your friendships with a shared sense of purpose, the optimal number of friends, and just how many hours it takes to form what she calls a “wholehearted friendship.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clea Shearer and Joanna Taplin are the dynamic duo behind “The Home Edit.” From their serendipitous start over a blind lunch date to becoming a runaway success, Clea and Joanna share their journey from launching their company to landing a Netflix show, and hosting “Extreme Home Makeover.” They discuss their unique approach to organizing — including their famous rainbow method — and reveal the secrets behind their successful friendship and business partnership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrea Lavinthal is the Beauty and Style Director for “People Magazine,” so when it comes to things like body hair, TikTok trends, and “age-appropriate” fashion, you know she has opinions. She joins this week’s Poppin’ Off to discuss celeb beauty hacks like natural lip plumping, the viral sunburn makeup trend, ketchup couture, and much more. Plus, Andrea gives her favorite drugstore beauty buys!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar are sisters — and the bestselling co-authors of “You’ll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey” and “The World Record Book of Racist Stories.” Amber and Lacey share hilarious anecdotes from their childhood in Nebraska to their thriving careers in comedy and writing. From Amber's groundbreaking role as the first Black woman to write on a late-night network talk show, to Lacey's adventures in mistaken identity, they deliver laughs and insights on the unbreakable bond of sisterhood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is a leading expert in stress management and resilience. She joins the show to give actionable advice on navigating stress and burnout, and finding joy amidst life's challenges. She lays out how stress impacts our bodies, the differences between healthy and unhealthy stress, and gives practical techniques like "stop, breathe, be" to manage stress in real time. Dr. Nerurkar shares insights from her book "The Five Resets: Rewire Your Brain and Body for Less Stress and More Resilience.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before becoming a beloved advice columnist and the bestselling author of “Everything I Know About Love," Dolly Alderton got her PhD in being an “agony aunt” through decades spent in conversation with other women. She joins us on the show to delve into the intricacies of love and heartbreak, the evolution of female friendships, the tumultuous yet transformative nature of our early thirties. We also learn about the field research for her latest novel “Good Material” and the backstory behind the quote that made her famous.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eleven years ago, Kerry Diamond launched Cherry Bombe, a magazine dedicated to raising a glass to women in and around the food world. Since then,  it’s grown into a media empire that includes podcasts, conferences and a fan base known as The Bombe Squad. She joins The Bright Side to talk about doing things on her own terms and how she learned to listen to her gut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.