I Want Her Job: Virginie Dyvorne – Maker + Founder, Whimsy Jewelry

I Want Her Job: Virginie Dyvorne – Maker + Founder, Whimsy Jewelry

Virginie Dyvorne is a maker and founder of Whimsy Jewelry [https://whimsyjewelry.com/]. Her colorful, playful, imaginative, delicate, and feminine jewelry is hand crafted and hand enameled. Virginie says putting on a piece is like "wearing happiness." And I couldn't agree more. Launching her business in Paris in 2005, Virginie's jewelry has endured with her followers as each piece is like wearing a mini story — from light bult lariat necklaces [https://whimsyjewelry.com/collections/collection-love-light-bulb?srsltid=AfmBOoosetYfOLEBQ6kLBnGzKP-RpLMrks_I2wgRyOlev0vvhx9RQypk], to 3D dogs [https://whimsyjewelry.com/collections/collection-animals-dogs], to girls jumping rope [https://whimsyjewelry.com/collections/collection-sporty-jump-rope]. Her designs are timeless and sure to be loved by you, your daughter, your sister, your mom, and others in your life. In today's episode, we talk about the times Virginie has felt like she's been stuck in the in-between in her business, creatively, and in her growth as a brand. She's an OG Leading Lady who was first on I Want Her Job 12 years ago, and I'm excited to reintroduce her to all of you... In This Episode, You'll Learn: -How Virginie and Brianne met -How Whimsy Jewelry has stayed in business for 20+ years -Navigating a move from the bustle of New York City to the quiet of Connecticut (and back again!) -What she learned launching a new brand name, and why she made the pivot -Her advice for navigating change and times of transition -What the COVID era taught her about the importance of movement and mental health, and how the quiet inspired a new creative pursuit -Where Virginie finds creative inspiration -Why Virginie loves meeting with her customers in-person, and what she's learned through building these relationships -What she loves about creating fine jewelry -How her background in engineering has impacted her approach to jewelry design -Her favorite jewelry piece in her brand's collection -How (and when) she experiences the flow state in her creative process -Her advice for small business owners, and those who want to start a small business Dig Deeper: Thank you for listing to I Want Her Job, a podcast by Brianne Burrowes, featuring curated career conversations. To access over 1,000 interviews with women (and men!) changing the future of business, visit IWantHerJob.com [http://www.iwantherjob.com/] 24/7. While you're there, be sure to sign up for the I Want Her Job newsletter [https://iwantherjob.com/newsletter/], for sneak peeks at interviews, bonus articles, and more. Connect with I Want Her Job on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/iwantherjob/] and LinkedIn. [https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-want-her-job/] Episode Resources: Virginie's First I Want Her Job Interview [https://iwantherjob.com/leading-ladies/virginie-millefiori/] Connect with Whimsy Jewelry -Whimsy Jewelry on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/whimsyjewelry/] Jewelry Worn by Brianne -Rainbow Necklace – Warm [https://whimsyjewelry.com/collections/collection-air-rainbow/products/rainbow-necklace-warm] -Chrysalis Necklace – Gold [https://whimsyjewelry.com/collections/collection-garden-butterfly/products/chrysalis-necklace-gold] Virginie's Favorite Piece -Daisy Flower Necklace [https://whimsyjewelry.com/products/daisy-flower-necklace?variant=40401368580192] Job Interview Earrings Recommended by Virginie -Pyramid Earrings [https://whimsyjewelry.com/products/pyramid-earrings-gold?variant=40401342103648] Jewelry Mentioned During Interview -Jump Rope Necklace [https://whimsyjewelry.com/products/jump-rope-necklace-charlize-glitter?_pos=2&_psq=jump+rope&_ss=e&_v=1.0] -Swimmer Necklace [https://whimsyjewelry.com/products/mini-swimmer-silver-enamel-necklace?_pos=2&_psq=swimmer&_ss=e&_v=1.0] -Aerialist Collection [https://whimsyjewelry.com/collections/collection-sporty-aerialist] -Butterflies Collection [https://whimsyjewelry.com/collections/collection-garden-butterfly] -Fine Jewelry Collection [https://whimsyjewelry.com/collections/fine] Create a Custom Piece Bespoke Jewelry [https://whimsyjewelry.com/pages/bespoke]

I Want Her Job: Katie Linendoll – Tech Expert, Keynote Speaker, Emcee + TV Personality

Katie Linendoll is a tech expert, keynote speaker, emcee, and Emmy-award winning TV personality. You've likely seen her on The Today Show and The Weather Channel, where she's a regular contributor. Whether it's revealing features of the newest iPhone, tips on how to leverage AI to make your photos better, or sharing a smartphone-powered mosquito bite healer at CES… she shares how it works, and how it can benefit you in your life. Katie also is a Guinness World Record Holder for the "Most High-Fives in 1-minute." She runs marathons, including a winter 10k in Iceland, during which she (naturally) interviewed an Icelandic triathlete after. She's traveled the world from the Philippines and Kenya to Greece and Bermuda (and will tell you the best gadgets to pack in your suitcase.) She's spent time 63-feet underwater off the coast of the Florida Keys to create a video about NASA's zero-gravity training lab. And now, she's blazing a new path as a country music artist who's trended on the iTunes music charts -- and had a music video featured in the worldwide Top 10 iTunes music videos list. What I personally admire most about Katie is that she's driven by her Catholic faith, and she continually gives back to pediatric cancer nonprofits. She's an OG I Want Her Job Leading Lady who appeared on the website when it was in its toddler years in 2011 [https://iwantherjob.com/leading-ladies/katie-linendoll/]. She came back for an interview in 2017 [https://iwantherjob.com/leading-ladies/throwback-katie-linendoll-emmy-award-winning-tv-personality/] when Polina and I launched our iteration of the podcast [https://iwantherjob.com/leading-ladies/i-want-her-job-podcast-the-in-between/]. And now she's here with me today for our newest chapter… In This Episode, You'll Learn: -What drives Katie's curiosity -How she tackles her audacious goals -Her tip for all of us to carve out more time for the goals we want to achieve -How she recharges her battery -Her No. 1 non-negotiable -How her professional world of technology and personal world of faith intersect -The importance of sharing positive content -What sparked her interest in adding "country music singer" to her resume -What it's like to learn an entirely different industry when you're someone in the middle of your career -The continued importance of philanthropy in her work -How she navigates moments of grief -How the shifting world of media has impacted her and why we should all be focusing on making the transformative moves -Why everybody needs hype -The magic of a compliment Note from Brianne: This podcast interview was originally recorded a year ago. As such, some information has changed. Katie has since completed a second marathon! Dig Deeper: Thank you for listing to I Want Her Job, a podcast by Brianne Burrowes, featuring curated career conversations. To access over 1,000 interviews with women (and men!) changing the future of business, visit IWantHerJob.com [http://www.iwantherjob.com/] 24/7. While you're there, be sure to sign up for the I Want Her Job newsletter [https://iwantherjob.com/newsletter/], for sneak peeks at interviews, bonus articles, and more. Connect with I Want Her Job on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/iwantherjob/] and LinkedIn. [https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-want-her-job/] Episode Resources: -2017 I Want Her Job throwback podcast interview with Katie Linendoll [https://iwantherjob.com/leading-ladies/katie-linendoll/] -2011 I Want Her Job interview with Katie Linendoll [https://iwantherjob.com/leading-ladies/katie-linendoll/] -Katie's website [https://katielinendoll.com/] -Follow Katie on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/katielinendoll] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw-APg2HrgO8LkJ-gBpx6ww]

Throwback - Katie Linendoll, Emmy Award-Winning TV Personality

Today on I Want Her Job, we're rewinding back to 2017 to revisit a conversation that still feels remarkably relevant. Originally recorded that year, this episode features Katie Linendoll, keynote speaker, emcee, host, and Emmy Award–winning television personality. Katie's career has always lived at the intersection of curiosity, communication, and innovation. From TODAY Show segments highlighting emerging technologies, to hosting live events, to sharing insightful, accessible tech commentary across social platforms, Katie has carved out a path that blends expertise with approachability. In today's throwback conversation, she reflects on the importance of learning and challenging yourself, how travel can humble you and shift your perspective, and why she firmly believes in living her life as an obsessive sponge. In This Episode, You'll Learn: -How technology has changed the way she records and reports on TV segments -What it's like to report from under water as a dive reporter -Why it matters to provide a visual in storytelling -The importance of thoughtful journalism amidst a quest to be the "first to share" on-air -The impact of travel on her perspective and how it's dramatically changed her life -How playing out the worst-case-scenario in your mind can help you get out of your own anxiety -Why she calls herself an obsessive sponge and why pushing yourself outside of your boundaries is so important -What prompted her renewed focus on prioritizing sleep -Why we should stay engaged and connected to ourselves – trusting our instincts and our gut feelings -Why augmented and virtual reality is changing our world, from the way we can undergo training to helping children with pediatric cancer escape long days spent at the hospital -Her work with the Batcole Foundation and why she has such a strong passion for supporting pediatric cancer patients and their families Dig Deeper: Thank you for listing to I Want Her Job, a podcast by Brianne Burrowes, featuring curated career conversations. To access over 1,000 interviews with women (and men!) changing the future of business, visit IWantHerJob.com [http://www.iwantherjob.com/] 24/7. While you're there, be sure to sign up for the I Want Her Job newsletter [https://iwantherjob.com/newsletter/], for sneak peeks at interviews, bonus articles, and more. Connect with I Want Her Job on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/iwantherjob/] and LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-want-her-job/]. Episode Resources: -2011 I Want Her Job interview with Katie Linendoll [https://iwantherjob.com/leading-ladies/katie-linendoll/]

Aria Stewart: lululemon Senior Director, Global Brand Studio + Sample Operations

Aria Stewart is the senior director of Global Brand Studio and Sample Operations at lululemon. She is a Montana native who has built a career in film, TV, and photo production over the past 18 years at companies such as Disney and Hasbro. Aria joined lululemon in 2016 to lead global brand studio production and operations, first in Vancouver and now in Los Angeles. Aria and her team deliver innovative, high-volume photo + video content for lululemon's global brand marketing channels. She also manages the product sample flow for teams across lululemon, driving seamless cross-functional collaboration to meet creative and commercial objectives. Aria's creative vision lies in the dynamic workflows she builds and the strong leaders she develops. She lives in Ojai, California with her husband and beloved rescue animals. Thank you for listening and for supporting I Want Her Job. As I'm working to grow this platform again, don't hesitate to reach out via social media and let me know what you'd like to hear more of, and from, in future seasons. And, if you'd be so kind as to drop some stars, leave a review, and/or share this episode, I would be so grateful. My goal for I Want Her Job is simple: to connect and to inspire. Keep making it happen. In this episode, you'll learn: -What Aria's job entails and what she's tasked with overseeing along with her team -The volume of work she and her team deliver and the various roles she works with in her job -Why change is part of the culture at lululemon and why the most successful people there embrace this mindset -How to navigate a cross-country move and how she navigated moving from the United States to Canada for a job -What it felt like for Aria when she made major life changes for her career -Why Aria embraces change, and why it's something she thrives in -Why she loves creating budgets and schedules -How lululemon is an ever-changing high-growth company -Aria's leadership mindset -The importance of healthy detachment from one's work to avoid burnout -What she's learned about herself over her career -Why it's all about who you lineup behind Dig Deeper: Thank you for listing to I Want Her Job, a podcast by Brianne Burrowes, featuring curated career conversations. To access over 1,000 interviews with women (and men!) changing the face of business, visit IWantHerJob.com [http://www.iwantherjob.com/] 24/7. While you're there, be sure to sign up for the I Want Her Job newsletter [https://iwantherjob.com/newsletter/], for sneak peeks at interviews, bonus articles, and more. Connect with I Want Her Job on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/iwantherjob/] and LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/3129206/admin/dashboard/]. Episode Resources: -2011 I Want Her Job Interview with Aria Stewart [https://iwantherjob.com/leading-ladies/aria-stewart/]

The In-Between: Becoming Who You're Meant to Be :: Chapter 1 - Episode 1

Welcome to the all-new I Want Her Job. I'm Brianne, the founder of I Want Her Job. For those of you who have followed I Want Her Job for more than a decade, thank you for coming back to open this fresh chapter with me. If you're new to I Want Her Job, I hope you'll walk away from each episode with an idea, or two, or three, that inspires you. And, it's my wish that you'll then enact that advice and inspire others. In the inaugural episode, you'll hear from me about why I Want Her Job was created, why I've brought it back, what I Want Her Job stands for, what you can expect from each episode, a new approach based on seasons and chapters that focuses on highly curated career conversations for individuals in the thick of their career, and why I've selected "the in-between" as the theme for season one, chapter one. Thank you for listening and for supporting I Want Her Job. As I'm working to grow this platform again, don't hesitate to reach out via social media and let me know what you'd like to hear more of, and from, in future seasons. And, if you'd be so kind as to drop some stars, leave a review, and/or share this episode, I would be so grateful. My goal for I Want Her Job is simple: to connect and to inspire. Keep making it happen. In this episode, you'll learn: -Why I Want Her Job was launched, and what this new chapter represents -Why I Want Her Job went on hiatus, and why it's back now -Why I Want Her Job is newly focused on those in the thick of their careers -About I Want Her Job's tagline, curated career conversations, and what it stands for and means -The theme of season one, chapter one – The In-Between -About one of my favorite books, and what it reminds me in times of transition and change -The questions we ask when we're in the in-between in our careers, and how my interviews this season will offer advice for navigating this period of time -Who our first guest interview is and what job she has Dig Deeper: Thank you for listing to I Want Her Job, a podcast by Brianne Burrowes, featuring curated career conversations. To access over 1,000 interviews with women (and men!) changing the face of business, visit IWantHerJob.com [http://www.iwantherjob.com/] 24/7. While you're there, be sure to sign up for the I Want Her Job newsletter [https://iwantherjob.com/newsletter/], for sneak peeks at interviews, bonus articles, and more. Connect with I Want Her Job on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/iwantherjob/] and LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/3129206/admin/dashboard/]. Episode Resources: -Hope for the Flowers by Trina Paulus [https://www.hopefortheflowers.com/]