Work Friends, The Podcast

WORK FRIENDS

The Podcast

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?

EPISODE 14

Mara Roszak

Meet Mara Roszak, a celebrity hair stylist whose clients include Zoe Saldaña, Emma Stone, Michelle Yeoh, Natalie Portman, Kate Mara, among many others. However, in 2021, after the birth of her first child, Mara set her sights on a new venture and launched RŌZ, an incredible line of clean haircare products. In today's episode, she shares how she found career purpose at a young age, landing her first celebrity clients, and the absolute hardest part about being a female founder.

EPISODE 13

Molly McNearney

Our first guest of 2025 is the incredible Molly McNearney, the Emmy-winning Co-Head Writer and Executive Producer of Jimmy Kimmel Live! With over 20 years at the late-night show, Molly is the powerhouse behind iconic segments like “Mean Tweets” and “Handsome Men’s Club,” and has written for the Emmy Awards and the Oscars. She mostly plays a behind-the-scenes role, but in this episode, she joins Sali for a candid look at how she’s continues to find success and humor… sometimes against all odds.

EPISODE 12

Katie Couric

Katie Couric, an industry icon (a term we don't use lightly), joins Sali this week on Work Friends. The award-winning journalist, best-selling author, and founder of Katie Couric Media dives into all things confidence, representation, and, yes, failure. And, like any great work friend, she candidly shares how she's navigating them all—more often than not, in front of the camera.

Errin Haines

EPISODE 11

Errin Haines, Editor at Large at The 19th*, has a prolific career in journalism and joins us to share the highlights, major setbacks, and why objective is no longer the standard.

Huma Abedin

EPISODE 10

Huma Abedin is a New York Times bestseller, co-host of Morning Mika, MSNBC contributor, and, for over 25 years, has worked alongside Secretary Hillary Clinton where she's been a staunch advocate for women’s ambition.

Beth Lynk

EPISODE 9

Beth Lynk, the Executive Director of When We All Vote, joins us to discuss her work as an organizer, voter particiaiton, and all things Voting Suits You.

Melissa Winter

EPISODE 8

Melissa Winter, has led a remarkable career as the Chief of Staff to former First Lady Michelle Obama for the past seven years, after joining her staff 17 years ago.

Malika Andrews

EPISODE 7

Journalist and ESPN host Malika Andrews stands out in a league all her own, and joins us to discuss her incredible meteoric career rise.

Anjali Sud

EPISODE 6

Tubi CEO Anjali Sud takes us through her inspiring, but not-always-so-smooth, journey from Flint, Michigan to Wharton to becoming a CEO—twice.

Monica Padman

EPISODE 5

Monica Padman shares her journey from babysitter to becoming the co-host and producer of one of the biggest podcasts in the world.

Laura Brown

EPISODE 4

Laura Brown is reclaiming the narrative on getting fired, and writing a book about it, too.

Ai-jen Poo

EPISODE 3

For over 25 years, Ai-jen Poo has advocated alongside, and on behalf of, some of the most essential members of our community.

Symone Sanders-Townsend

EPISODE 2

The MSNBC host on imposter syndrome and dreaming BIG.

Betsy Beers

EPISODE 1

Meet Betsy Beers, the Executive Producer of Shondaland.

ABOUT THE HOST

Sali’s Story

Sali spent a decade working in the Bay Area's finance and technology scene where she struggled to find work clothes that were both bold and practical. Options were stagnant, constricting, and lacked key functional elements.

Amidst her search, Sali read a study whose finding moved her to action: A woman’s ability to make a strong sartorial statement impacts her confidence, her career, and ultimately, her bottom line.

It was then that Sali, an entrepreneur at heart and unapologetic power dresser, founded Argent. She set out to provide modern-day women with inspiring, practical, go-to resources to instill confidence in what to wear for their busy (often hybrid) lives. From then on out, Sali’s mission has been to help women suit up to level the office playing field and claim their seat at the table.