Matriarchy Party

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Courtney chats with Chelsea Goodson who she became besties with via being penpals with 15+ years ago. We talk about her cool career in influencer marketing, how watching Almost Famous inspired our life paths, the adventures of owning small businesses, and her grandma Dorothy who worked in the carnival business (and what Chelsea would say to her if she could that made me cry)!

Courtney chats with Avery Wagner about the exciting and wild world of entrepreneurship, advocating for yourself (espeically with new business partners!), collaborating and connecting the greatest of women for both work and play, her HGTV and NYT Best-seller clients, and all the wisdom she has inherited from her effortlessly chic - Martha Stewart of a mom.

Courtney chats with Jessica Thurber, the Director of Social and Infuencer Marketing at Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios, about her powerful and creative role at Amazon, her mom and the many powerful women (many who are working mothers!) who serve as the closest mentors and matriarchs in her world, getting comfortable with being umcomfortable in order to truly grow, and how community & affirmation make the world go round!

Courtney chats with model, actor, and designer Gigi Paris about advocating for yourself (even when you hate confrontation!), making time for Yoga and mindfulness in all the back and forth travel her career demands, how far confidence will take you (so far!), and her superhuman marine scientist mom, Dr Claire Beatrix Paris who is known for her research on fish larvae and tracking particles in the ocean!

Courtney chats with Influencer Marketing Pro Sarabeth about her exciting career working with the world's biggest content creators, providing value and knowing your worth, and being a true eldest daughter in every way. Most importantly, she shares about the group of women who raised her - including her ever-evolving cool, chameleon of a mom who sewed all her dance costumes, will no doubt inspire us all to start routine game nights again, and even currently has a growing TikTok!

Courtney chats with Katherine Oyer, former luxury retail PR pro, turned founder of international baby brand carrying NJ storefront, Francis Henri. We chat about her entrepreneurship journey (while effortlessly momming 3 cool & fun kids!), the right way to ask someone for something (Spoiler alert! Be self aware!), and being raised by the most magical,powerful & outrageously supportive single mom. We also giggle a lot!

Courtney chats with Jasmin Knox, a two-time Emmy-Award winning Producer at Entertainment Tonight about her incredible producing work, being gentle with yourself, daily affirmations, her backbone of a mom who she speaks to every day, and women getting it done! 

Courtney chats with Jan Craft, the Vice President of Global Publicity at Warner Bros. Discovery about her North Star in life (being happy), prioritizing rest and not overscheduling herself, and all of the learnings she took from her resilient and amazing mom who taught her above all, to be a good human.

Courtney chats with Jessi Collins, the Vocal Director for The Kelly Clarkson show about her career with Kelly for the past 12 years, starting as a session singer at the ripe old age of SIX, advocating for herself at every stage of her life, and the many women in her life that have made it all possible, including her grandma who wrote her first memoir at 90 years young - with Parkinson's disease!

Courtney chats with Megan Greenwood about self-financing her amazing (women-owned!) brewery in Downtown Phoenix (in April 2020 at that!), sticking with her gut when it came to the layout and interior design of the space, how entrepreneurship is rooted deep in her genes, and what her hardworking mom has instilled in her.

Courtney chats with one of her first LA bosses, mentor and dear friend Hallie Shano Cecere on many many topics including her pandemic career pivot from the Fashion Industry to the Cannabis Industry, always being the ultimate girl's-girl as well as the glue of many relationships in her life. We also talked about her late mom Phyllis' ability to squeeze out all the good juice of life, her love of Steely Dan and instiling into Hallie the importance of family above all else (even rock music).

Courtney chats with nonprofit founder Hannah Colbley about her career and life trajectory launching her into founding her nonprofit in her early twenties after beating Cancer herself, being raised by her epic "mom to all" mom as well as her older sisters, making time for fun in her busy life, and how her parents instilled showing up for the people you love deep within her core.

Courtney chats with American Actor Tiffany Smith about her impressive career trajectory, carving out time for fun and recharging, investing in her friendships, and her relationship with her Matriarch (her kind and warm mom!) evolving to both a close mother-daughter dynamic but a friendship too.

Courtney chats with Tasha Reiko Brown about her life as an extremely talented artist, what she has learned from the work ethic of her celebrity clients, and of course her favorite subject, her Matriarch who had a wildly interesting upbringing who is now living with Alzheimer's disease.

Courtney chats with Jenny Klein about her work on Daisy Jones & The Six (!!!), her superhero of a Matriarch mom Elizabeth who not only was an involved mom, nurse and community / environmental advocate but also encouraged Jenny and her siblings to pursue their creative endeavors. 

Courtney chats with the unparalleled and Emmy-Award winning journalist Tara Hitchcock about growing up in Beaumont, Texas, booking that iconic Good Morning Arizona job on 3TV, her treasured Matriarchs (her grandmas), her passion projects, proudest moments, and confirms that asking for what you want will always pays off!

Courtney chats with Celine Rille about her and her husband's cool & gorgeous Phoenix coworking space, The McKinley Club, taking leaps in her career before feeling "ready", finding fun in her life everyday, and a her selfless, tough, former flight attendant mom, Rita.

Courtney chats with Alex McEntire about taking the leap from her dream job in marketing at Amazon to entrepreneurship as the owner of Scottsdale-favorite Chin Up Donuts, a small-batch artisanal donut company. Topics include entrepreneurship (and in the middle of a global pandemic no less!), the meaning of success evolving with age, and the confidence and joy her awesome mom engrained in her. Spoiler alert: she's my badass baby sister!

Courtney chats with Emilia Purchio, a multi-decade Events & Talent Relations Consultant in the Entertainment Industry, about her mom Lee. Topics include her mom's kindness, bravery, and glamorous life of fashion, motherhood and charity work. Emilia dives into her mom's empathy and amazing ability to never turn a blind eye for those who needed her support and advocacy and overall, being a thoughtful, badass woman.

Courtney chats with Courtney McNulty about moving across the country and forging her own path and becoming a true Elle Woods of Entertainment Law, seeing her name in the end credits, and spotlighting the three main Matriarchs in her life, her Mom, Grandma, and Great Aunts, as well as becoming a Matriarch in a non-traditional sense, within her friendships and the various communities she is a part of.

Courtney chats with Rachel Lowenstein - an autistic thought-leader powerhouse and the Global Head of Inclusive Innovation for Mindshare, about creating every job promotion and career move in the past 8 years for herself, steering workstreams for UN Women's Unstereotype Alliance, and and being raised in a Matriarch environment of 6 women who served as her guides along the way.

Courtney describes the podcast premise and shares a little about her biography, work as a red carpet creative content producer and what she hopes you'll gain from listening to the podcast.

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.