Episode 08

Social Media + Self Love with Digital Media Guru, Jaclyn Mullen 

Jaclyn Mullen, aka "The Jaclyn of All Trades" is a performing artist by trade, and an entrepreneur by experience. For the past 6 years, she's used Internet Marketing and her expertise on the world wide web to: Help over 250 new business owners, newbie digital marketers, online influencers and more launch new marketing campaigns, websites and revenue streams for their brands and businesses. Personally blog for outlets such as Huffington Post, Entrepeneur.com and her own site. Raise funds online for a variety of charities including Habitat for Humanity, Step Up Womens' Network and Leukemia specific causes.  She is a proud alumni and scholar of the University of Miami and the Tory Burch Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program. Jaclyn is also a lead instructor for General Assembly. When she's not busy teaching, writing, or serving as the President for the LA Board of Ellevate network, she can be found singing in her kitchen while cooking something delicious that will likely end up on Instagram. To learn more about Jaclyn, check out www.jaclynmullen.com 

Women of Worth is a podcast where Worthy Women founder, Audrey Bellis explores what it means to live and lead in integrity with women who exemplify it through their business, leadership, and community activism.

“I think we need less shaming and more sharing” - Jaclyn Mullen

On this episode of Women of Worth, Audrey sits down with Digital Marketing Guru, Jaclyn Mullen to talk the importance of social media. Jaclyn talks about how it’s necessary to be bold and put your life out there in order to help other people on their journey.

“Being bold is going to be different for everybody. If you can do one bold thing every single day, that’ll be the key to working on your worth.”

Jaclyn also goes on to talk about making your passion your profession and how self love effects that.

“When you’re starting out, your biggest credit is always going to be yourself. Don’t be so hard on yourself. Be the best you can be with what you’re dealing with”

Audrey talks about the filtered life vs. the ugly life or BTS on snapchat and the road she took to chase after her passion.  

“We’re always role models to people that are behind us, just like we look up to people that are few steps ahead of us” - Jaclyn Mullen

The episode was recorded in sunny Downtown Los Angeles. 

Women of Worth is a product of Worthy Women and produced by AG One Entertainment.

Episode 07

Creating Your Business with Hell Yes Design Studio Founder, Michelle Bablo

Michelle Bablo is the Founder & Creative Director of Hell Yes Design Studio - a boutique Event & Environmental Design company based in Brooklyn, NY. Michelle started HYDS in 2014 after 10 years of working in film art departments, on retail merchandising & display teams, and freelancing as a floral designer. Since then, she’s designed numerous parties and installations for companies like Etsy, YouTube, Google & Zagat. She also recently started a maker-focused workshop series for women in the arts to learn building and production skills. Michelle loves to solve design problems & bring a little bit of magic into the world through something she’s created. “Hell Yes” is not only Michelle’s personal mantra, but also the way she wants every single person to feel when they step into a space she's designed.  

Women of Worth is a podcast where Worthy Women founder, Audrey Bellis explores what it means to live and lead in integrity with women who exemplify it through their business, leadership, and community activism.

"If it’s not a hell yes, then I need to not be doing it" - Michelle Bablo

In this episode, Audrey chats with Hell Yes Design Studio founder, Michelle Bablo about gathering the courage to start your business. Michelle talks about how she almost stumbled into starting her design studio.

“I didn’t have a set career path, I jumped around a lot but, in the end it served me well because I gained a lot of experience and tried my hand in a bunch of things. I was jumping around and saying yes to everything and that became the philosophy of my business.”

Audrey asks Michelle what she thinks is the key to having a thriving business.

“Working on your dream is so much like going to therapy, you learn so much about yourself. You test your limits, your abilities and, it’s hard. If you are happy, healthy, and vibrant that’ll be channeled into your business.”

Throughout the episode, Audrey talks about her entrepreneurial journey and how she’s not above anything to make her dreams happen.

"Never undersell your knowledge. Your experiences are so important." - Michelle Bablo

The episode was recorded in sunny Downtown Los Angeles. 

Women of Worth is a product of Worthy Women and produced by AG One Entertainment.

Episode 06

Breaking Down Barriers and Stereotypes with Miss California Latina Founder, Jennifer Rodriguez

Jennifer successfully managed to incorporate her business skills and her love for entertainment by having grown Miss California Latina® into the largest state pageant competition for Latinas in the country.  In the nine years under her direction, Jennifer established the brand as one of empowerment, servant leadership and opportunity. The organization carries the unique distinction of hosting national corporate partnerships on an annual basis. In 2015, Jennifer added television to the list, by securing a television partnership deal with AztecaTV for the rights to air the state competition.

Women of Worth is a podcast where Worthy Women founder, Audrey Bellis explores what it means to live and lead in integrity with women who exemplify it through their business, leadership, and community activism.

"You can be down in the dumps but, your down-in-the-dumps story could fuel the next person and could help them see the light" - Jennifer Rodriguez

On this episode of Women of Worth, Audrey sits down with Miss CA Latina Founder, Jennifer Rodriguez to talk stereotypes. Jennifer talks about how she had to break down stereotypes as a Latina and as a pageant girl.

 “We are really sexy as Latinas but we’re also really smart, really passionate, and really driven.”

 Jennifer also goes on to talk about self love. She talks about how she gets to work with young women everyday and the advice she instills in them when it comes to body image.

 “I don’t care your size. I just want to see that you’re healthy. If healthy is a size 8, 10, or 12 for you then I bow down for you. All that matters is what’s in your mind and in your heart”

“I love working with young women so that they feel confident and comfortable with the decisions that they are making." - Jennifer Rodriguez

 Audrey talks about how she’s inspired by the pageant community and her relationship with food.

The episode was recorded in sunny Downtown Los Angeles. 

Women of Worth is a product of Worthy Women and produced by AG One Entertainment.

Episode 05

On Periods + Pursuing Your Passion with Happy Period Founder, Chelsea VonChaz

Chelsea VonChaz, stylist turned non-profit ceo, founded the #HappyPeriod organization in 2015. #HappyPeriod provides menstrual products to individuals who have low-income and/or may be experiencing homelessness. VonChaz started the organization after witnessing a homeless woman free-bleeding in Hollywood, CA.

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Women of Worth is a podcast where Worthy Women founder, Audrey Bellis explores what it means to live and lead in integrity with women who exemplify it through their business, leadership, and community activism.

"I’m not gonna wait for someone else to give me permission i’m just going to do it myself." - Chelsea VonChaz

On this episode Audrey talks with Happy Period founder, Chelsea VonChaz, about our Aunt Flo. Chelsea talks about the shame that is attached with periods and how her experience with seeing a homeless woman on their monthly changed her life.

“I saw this and had so many questions. ‘What do you do when you’re homeless and you have your period?’  ‘What are your resources?’ and ‘What can I do?’”

Chelsea goes on to talk about what keeps her motivated and why she thinks others should follow their passion.

“This has brought me tremendous amounts of happiness even in the struggle. I believe you should create whatever it is you wish existed. I saw that women and I thought, I’m not gonna wait for someone else to give me permission I’m just going to do it myself”

"Create whatever you wish existed." - Chelsea VonChaz 

Audrey talks about how she jumped for joy when she got her period and lives for humanitarian work.

The episode was recorded in sunny Downtown Los Angeles. 

Women of Worth is a product of Worthy Women and produced by AG One Entertainment.

Episode 04

Faith and Friendship with USC's Erin Quinn

Erin Quinn, Ph.D., M.Ed. has served as an Associate Dean at the University of Southern California for over twenty years. Dr. Quinn’s interests include community medicine, health care workforce development and cultural competency in health care delivery.  Prior to her appointment as Associate Dean for Science and Health in the Dornsife College of USC in 2013, Dr. Quinn was responsible for building and implementing a community–based, multi-specialty residency program for Community Memorial Health System in Ventura, California.   The program was successfully started in July 2013, with a resident physician class including Family Practice, Internal Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery.

Women of Worth is a podcast where Worthy Women founder, Audrey Bellis explores what it means to live and lead in integrity with women who exemplify it through their business, leadership, and community activism.

"I like being someone people can count on!" - Erin Quinn

In this episode Audrey sits down with USC's Associate Dean, Erin Quinn. They dive right into religion and discuss what it’s like and why it’s important to be of service to others.

“I live my faith through the work that I do for others. I think a way to show faith is to be kind to people, listen to people, and help people”

Erin goes on to talk about why she believes she’s a Woman of Worth and what she believes is good advice to pass along to people going through a hard time.

“I am very good friend so that makes me very worthy. I’m someone you can count on. I believe it’s important to have good friends and invest time in your friendships”

Audrey talks about her journey with religion and how similar to friendships, religion keeps her sane and grounded.

"I think it's important to have good friends and invest time in your friendships" - Erin Quinn

The episode was recorded in sunny Downtown Los Angeles. 

Women of Worth is a product of Worthy Women and produced by AG One Entertainment.

Episode 03

Sex, Sanity, and Self Love with Sex Educator Anne Hodder 

Anne Hodder is a journalist, SFSI-certified sex educator and marketing executive whose work focuses on sex, relationships and the business of pleasure. With a fun and friendly approach, Hodder provides clear, accurate and unbiased sexuality information to help clients of all kinds heal, grow and move forward in a safe and permissive environment.

Women of Worth is a podcast where Worthy Women founder, Audrey Bellis explores what it means to live and lead in integrity with women who exemplify it through their business, leadership, and community activism.

"How do we manage experiences without letting them completely define how we interact in the world?" - Anne Hodder

 In this episode Audrey sits down with multi-certified sex educator, Anne Hodder to talk about their first relationship with intimacy and sex. Anne discusses the different obstacles she faces as a feminist with certain clients.  

 “A lot of men are wondering what women really do want? And what it’s like to get down with a feminist? I help people hate themselves less and hate other people less.”

 Anne goes on to talk about growing up and how she was raised to view sex and her body. She talks about how she had to get to know herself and love every bit of it.

 “The more frequently you look at yourself in the mirror in the eye and say positive things, it trains your brain to believe them. [When I was younger] I genuinely believed there was one body and one look and you just work your way to get there.”

 Audrey also talks about the relationship she had with sex growing up and how she’s adjusted her views on what she’s comfortable with as she’s grown up.

"Everything great is a constant process" - Anne Hodder

The episode was recorded in sunny Downtown Los Angeles. 

Women of Worth is a product of Worthy Women and produced by AG One Entertainment.

Episode 02

Diversity, Dancing, + Destinations with Rhythm Abroad's Brittany Pierce

Brittany Pierce is spearheading diversity in travel television programming. She is the Creator, Executive Producer and Host of Rhythm Abroad with Brittany Pierce, the award-winning travel series airing nationally on PBS and other public television stations. In Rhythm Abroad Brittany takes viewers on a cultural odyssey as she travels the world experiencing the fun and challenges of learning the traditional or popular dance of each country visited. Off the dance floor, Brittany talks to local musicians to gain a better understanding of a culture through its music. She also savors the cuisine, enjoys the thrills of local activities and uncovers the most unique places to stay and shop. Wherever Brittany is in the world, she finds dance and music to be the universal languages that bridge cultural divides and unite humanity.

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Women of Worth is a podcast where Worthy Women founder, Audrey Bellis explores what it means to live and lead in integrity with women who exemplify it through their business, leadership, and community activism.

"Travel opens you up to new ways of living, new ways of the world. It allows you to see that at our core, we’re all the same." - Brittany Pierce

In this episode, Audrey sits down with creator of Rhythm Abroad, Brittany Pierce, about having a business that’s an extension of your personality. Brittany goes on to talk about how she made her own path despite many obstacles.

“I thought, ‘gosh is there really no space for me?’ I know there are other people my age that are traveling and want to explore... why do we have no space?”

Even though Brittany travels the world, she talks about how fear is the most foreign word of all to her.

“We can be fearful of a lot of things, I think the moment you allow fear to creep into your life it prevents you from moving forward. I’m going to live my life as if there is going to be another tomorrow.”

Audrey talks about her travels and seeking a community that encourages diversity + inclusion.

"The moment you allow fear to creep into your life, it prevents you from moving forward." - Brittany Pierce

The episode was recorded in sunny Downtown Los Angeles. 

Women of Worth is a product of Worthy Women and produced by AG One Entertainment. 

Episode 01

All The Feminism + Feels with Illustrator, Mary Purdie

Mary is an emerging illustrator based in Los Angeles. As a feminist artist, she is constantly shaping her voice and message, with her main goal being to always inspire, empower, and connect to her audience. She uses her experience as a woman, often taking from moments in pop culture and current events, and merges these ideas to create powerful imagery that hopefully makes you feel something.

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Women of Worth is a podcast where Worthy Women founder, Audrey Bellis explores what it means to live and lead in integrity with women who exemplify it through their business, leadership, and community activism.

"I hope my art makes people feel something" - Mary Purdie

In this episode, Audrey chats with illustrator, Mary Purdie about their mutual love for sassiness and feminism. Mary goes on to talk about her viral artwork that she posted during the Immigrant Ban Protests.

“I hope my art makes people feel something. I was thinking, ‘How can I create something from my home?" because, I couldn't be at the airports protesting. I was expecting a couple likes and comments but, not the reaction I received.”

As an avid fan, Audrey asks Mary about her confidence and how she communicates that through her artwork.

“After paying for an expensive art school, I didn’t find a job right away. It took a lot to rebuild my confidence. I let one stupid event dictate my confidence and abilities for like a decade.”

Throughout the episode, Audrey encourages listeners to do a 100 Day Challenge, be authentically them, and not to walk on eggshells when it comes to taking a stand.

The episode was recorded in sunny Downtown Los Angeles. 

Women of Worth is a product of Worthy Women and produced by AG One Entertainment.