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Work Friends

Argent
Women Empowerment
Celebrity Hair Styling
Clean Beauty
Ambition
Entrepreneurship
Argent
Women In Media
Self-Confidence
Fashion Media
NBA
Women's Sports
Mentorship
Jesse Jackson
New York
Women's Empowerment
Sports Journalism
Reproductive Rights
WNBA
Climbing the Corporate Ladder
Building a Brand

Secrets to success? No, thank you. Welcome to Work Friends, a podcast for sharing upfront and unfiltered career stories—the good, the bad, and the unapologetically ambitious. Because what’s better than a bit of real talk among friends?Each episode, Sali Christeson, Founder and CEO of women’s workwear brand, Argent, hosts one of her Work Friends for a conversation about climbing the corporate ladde... more

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Valerie Jarrett, CEO and a member of the board of directors of the Obama Foundation, joins us to discuss how she became the longest-serving advisor to any US President. From law school to local politics to a vital role in the highest office of govern... more

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Misty Copeland is the truest definition of the trailblazer, most notably making history as the first Black woman to be promoted to a Principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre. After 25 years with the company, she took her final bow last fall...and ... more

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An award-winning filmmaker, advocate, and the First Partner of California, Jennifer Siebel Newsom is a staunch advocate for women and girls. It’s been the throughline of her career—from her work with Conservation International to earning a Stanford M... more

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One of the biggest stylists of the moment, Sophie Lopez, got her start in magazines after some very persistent letter writing. And her resiliency continued to pay off as she transitioned to a freelance styling role. She built a list of incredible cli... more

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Recent Guests

Valerie Jarrett
CEO of the Obama Foundation; longtime public servant
Obama Foundation
Episode: Valerie Jarrett on Making White House History
Misty Copeland
Trailblazing ballerina, Foundation founder
American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland Foundation
Episode: Misty Copeland on Trailblazing the Ballet World and Having No Regrets
Jennifer Siebel Newsom
Filmmaker, advocate, first partner of California
The Representation Project / California First Partner
Episode: Jennifer Siebel Newsom on Why Women Are Key to a Thriving Democracy
Sophie Lopez
Celebrity stylist with a portfolio including Kate Hudson, Muse, and Running Point Season 2
Independent stylist / Celebrity styling
Episode: Sophie Lopez on Why Resilience is More Important than Talent
Suneera Madhani
Founder/CEO of Argent-backed ventures; founder of CEO School; co-founder of Worth AI
Stax Payments, Worth AI, CEO School, Argent
Episode: Suneera Madhani: “Entrepreneurship Is The Craziest Thing You Can Do”
Hannah Bronfman
Content creator, entrepreneur, angel investor, founder of Contour Capital Partners
Contour Capital Partners
Episode: Hannah Bronfman On The Truth About Investing in Women
Jennifer Fisher
Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Jennifer Fisher Jewelry
Jennifer Fisher Jewelry
Episode: Jennifer Fisher on Why Failure is Essential to Success
Melissa Murray
NYU law professor and author
New York University
Episode: Melissa Murray on Why We All Need a Refresher on The Constitution
Kerry Docherty
Co-founder of Faherty; Chief Impact Officer; author of Selfish
Faherty Brand
Episode: Kerry Docherty on Reclaiming "Selfish"

Host

Sali Christeson
Host of Work Friends, founder and CEO of Argent, focused on candid conversations with women leaders across industries.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Hoping for a wider range of women

    Love Sali & love the pod! Just wish she had some younger (millennial & gen z) & more diverse women on. I truly don’t need to hear what middle aged white women have to say because then we start moving into “white feminism” pod area.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    treshyy
    United Statesa year ago
  • Another vapid podcast

    Ugh another podcast with privileged women yammering on not offering any real advice they can use in their careers.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    VerifiedApple User
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank you!

    Sali, I admire you and absolutely love that you are doing a podcast! You & your guests are so authentic, smart and fun to listen to! It’s giving me hope for the future. Thank you & congratulations! 🙌♥️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JBJbyJill
    United States2 years ago
  • Worth a follow!

    These are important and empowering conversations and the podcast helps fill a gap for those of us who are still building strong women mentorships and peer groups. Congratulations and thank you, Sali!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alvara23
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Pocast

    This was a great podcast. Cannot wait to listen again.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    E.L. Adams
    United States2 years ago

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Valerie Jarrett on Making White House History
Q: What was your approach to building a team in the White House and ensuring diverse perspectives were heard?
I surrounded myself with people who were smarter and more knowledgeable, encouraged disagreement in front of the president to model open dialogue, and trusted the process to reach a better outcome.
Valerie Jarrett on Making White House History
Q: Can you describe how you pivoted from a legal career to public service and what drove that transition?
A friend suggested public service as a way to be purposeful; after trying it for six months, I realized I found my calling, and eight years later I was deeply committed to it.
Misty Copeland on Trailblazing the Ballet World and Having No Regrets
Q: What was the path to becoming a principal dancer like, and how did mentors influence that journey?
Mentors and early support played a decisive role, with Cindy Bradley discovering and nurturing Misty, Arthur Mitchell offering guidance at a critical juncture, and Prince providing creative opportunities that broadened her artistic voice.
Sophie Lopez on Why Resilience is More Important than Talent
Q: How did you learn to do the styling work, and were there mentors or key influences early on?
I learned on the job at GQ, starting from the basics and absorbing the workflow; mentors and a hands-on environment helped me understand the mechanics of styling, which I later adapted to my own practice.
Sophie Lopez on Why Resilience is More Important than Talent
Q: What piece of advice would you give to a prospective stylist today that you wish you had at the start of your career?
Resilience is more important than talent; you will face hits and the path is jagged, so don't give up and keep pushing, because the end goal often requires enduring tough times.

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What is Work Friends about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A straight-talking show that centers the real stories of women in leadership, entrepreneurship, and media. Episodes feature high-profile founders, executives, and industry insiders sharing candid experiences with fundraising, scaling brands, motherhood, and career pivots. The conversations balance practical, actionable advice with personal journeys, highlighting resilience, authenticity, and building communities that support women in business. Notable strengths include a consistent focus on equity, mentorship, and the highs and lows of leadership, plus a guest roster that spans fintech, fashion, law, media, and sports.

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Work Friends launched 2 years ago and published 52 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Work Friends include:

1. Valerie Jarrett
2. Misty Copeland
3. Jennifer Siebel Newsom
4. Sophie Lopez
5. Suneera Madhani
6. Hannah Bronfman
7. Jennifer Fisher
8. Melissa Murray

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