This is a podcast for modern women looking to understand the complexities of female friendship. Hosted by Danielle Bayard Jackson --female friendship coach and educator-- Friend Forward provides research, strategies, and tough-love truth to answer your questions about how to navigate relationships with other women. Tune in every week for new insights about how to create and maintain better female friendships. (And in between episodes, follow along on TikTok at @thefriendshipexpert or IG @dan ...
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Consider Molly Sims and her best friend Emese Gormley your new girlfriends on speed dial for all your pressing beauty and wellness needs. Is Botox a good idea? Should you try that new diet you saw on the Today Show? Molly and Emese have your back. With guests ranging from top health and beauty experts to their industry friends, you’ll get the scoop on the latest trends, which products and procedures to try, and which to run from-- and they just might be doing it all with a drink in hand. Pre ...
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Social clubs are trending on Google search. What does that mean (and how do you find the right one for you)?
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24:38In this episode of the Friend Forward Podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson unpacks a recent Google search that is taking over: social clubs. She discusses the differences between social clubs, which focus on socialization, and private members clubs, which often offer exclusive experiences. Danielle also provides insights into how to find the right…
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How to Follow Signs From the Universe — with Psychic Medium MaryAnn DiMarco
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44:55Calling all sign seekers and intuitives-in-training! Molly and Emese get spiritual (but keep it grounded and practical) with psychic medium and spiritual teacher MaryAnn DiMarco—aka “MaryAnn the Medium”—author of The Guide(s) Book: Mapping Out Life’s Journey with Spirit by Your Side. They dive into what your intuition actually is, how to decode sig…
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Leading an all-women group? Here are three things you should know (A conversation with Cassie Little of Her Sorority Journey)
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25:19Host and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson speaks with with Cassie Little, advisory board member at the Women's Relational Health Institute as well as the founder of Her Sorority Journey. While Cassie's specialty is sororities, we are seeing trends between her observations in these spaces and what I'm seeing in other women-dominated spaces.…
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What No One Tells You About Getting Fired — with Laura Brown & Kristina O’Neill
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37:31What if getting fired was the best thing that ever happened to you? This week, Molly and Emese sit down with fashion-media powerhouses Laura Brown and Kristina O’Neill — the former editors behind InStyle and WSJ Magazine — who were both fired at the height of their careers… and turned it into their greatest comeback yet. Now authors of the buzzy ne…
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The Ultimate 2025 Holiday Gift Guide: Beauty, Fashion, Home & Wellness Picks
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33:31It’s officially gifting season — and Molly and Emese are here to save you the stress. In this week’s episode, they’re breaking down exactly what they’re buying, giving, and secretly hoping to get this year. From beauty sets that always sell out to cozy home finds, fashion staples, wellness favorites, and under-$100 steals, this is the only gift gui…
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How to Repair Damaged Hair — with Crown Affair Founder Dianna Cohen
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42:49This week Molly and Emese sit down with Crown Affair founder Dianna Cohen to talk all things hair—because let’s be honest, it’s one of the questions they get asked about most. From breakage and frizz to dry shampoo and scalp health, Dianna shares the science, ritual, and philosophy behind truly healthy hair. She opens up about how her early career …
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THIS is the scientific reason why you're getting bored with friend "catch-ups"// a conversation with Creative Health Scientist Katina Bajaj
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33:05In this conversation, Danielle Bayard Jackson and Katina Bajaj explore the intersection of creativity, health, and social connections. Katina shares her insights on how creativity is essential for mental and emotional well-being, and how it can enhance our relationships. They discuss the importance of play and leisure in a productivity-driven cultu…
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The Style and Grace of Michelle Obama, from IMO
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1:10:11Sharing a new series from one of our favorite podcasts: IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson. On IMO’s special series The Look, Michelle Obama opens up for the first time about her journey and legacy as a fashion icon– in and beyond the White House. Through a series of candid, intimate conversations with her longtime beauty collaborators, fas…
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Is being "judgy" the reason you can't form deep friendships?
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17:19Many women have hopes of forming friendships that eventually reach some level of platonic intimacy. But for those with a tendency to perpetually make moral judgements on their friends' choices, lifestyle, and behaviors, connection might be limited. In this episode, host and women's friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson shares 4 reasons we tend …
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Your Supplement Guide for Your 30s, 40s & 50s — with Perelel’s Co-Founder
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47:00Hormones, vitamins, prenatals, perimenopause packs — women’s health can feel like a full-time job. This week, Molly and Emese sit down with Victoria Gioia, co-founder and CEO of Perelel, the first OB-GYN-founded women’s vitamin brand, to cut through the noise and break down what actually works (and what’s just hype). From prenatal vitamins and post…
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What Editors Actually Use: Beauty + Style Secrets from InStyle’s Leah Wyar
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46:36From $20 cleansers to the biggest names in fashion, this week’s episode proves you don’t need to spend a fortune to look (and feel) your best. Molly and Emese sit down with Leah Wyar, President of Beauty, Style, and Entertainment at InStyle, Byrdie, and Entertainment Weekly, to talk all things high-low glam — the drugstore beauty finds that actuall…
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The mother-daughter friendship trend that we need to get under control// a conversation with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart
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29:54Over the last year of travelling for speaking engagements with universities, women's organizations, and sororities, host and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson has noticed an unusual trend. In this episode, she shares "receipts" on the alarming shift in young women's friendship agency, and then calls in an expert to help make sense of it all…
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What if finding “the one” doesn’t happen on the timeline you expected? From dating in your 20s to finally meeting your person in your 30s, 40s, or even 50s, this week Molly and Emese are talking love, timing, and why it’s never too late. Molly and Emese get personal, sharing their own love stories — the heartbreaks, the false starts, the funny (and…
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How to Sleep Through the Night: The Women’s Guide to Overcoming Insomnia
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39:37Why can’t women sleep? From tossing and turning through the night, to the 3AM wake-up call that feels impossible to recover from, insomnia is one of the most common issues women face — especially during perimenopause and menopause. Molly and Emese sit down with leading sleep expert Dr. Shelby Harris to unpack the science of women’s sleep and the re…
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7 Holiday-related friendship issues that you need to prepare for now// Friendship Expert Danielle Bayard Jackson
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37:56In this episode of the Friend Forward Podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson discusses the complexities of women's friendships during the holiday season. She outlines several common friendship issues that arise during this time, including the drama surrounding invitations, the challenges of reuniting with former friends, financial considerations, an…
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How to Elevate Your Everyday Look with J. Crew’s Creative Director
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Fall Fashion & Beauty Must-Haves: The Essentials We’re Obsessed With
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53:54Nothing feels better than a seasonal reset and fall is the perfect time to do it. This week, Molly and Emese are diving into their ultimate fall edit: the beauty upgrades and outfit staples they can’t stop reaching for. From the bronzers and skin tints that give you that just-back-from-vacation glow, to the cozy layers, denim, and under-$100 finds …
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Martha Stewart Unfiltered: Ageless Beauty, Confidence, and the Myth Behind the Mogul
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48:37Martha. Freaking. Stewart. The icon, the legend, and in her words, the “OG trad wife” joins Molly and Emese for an unfiltered masterclass in work ethic, evolution, and how she is rewriting the rules for aging. What makes this conversation truly special is how it reveals Martha as a paradox: the homemaker and the mogul, the apron at the table and fi…
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3 mistakes we make when "holding space" for female friends// Hosted by female friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson
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19:24In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host and female friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson explores the complexities of "holding space" in our female friendships. She discusses: the importance of holding space for friends the three types of support friends need common mistakes made in providing emotional support effective strategies t…
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The Truth About Ozempic Face, Filler Mistakes, and Fixing Your Skin
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50:18If you’ve ever stared in the mirror and wondered if your skincare routine is helping or hurting, this one’s for you. From acne that won’t quit to the rise of “Ozempic face,” we’re cutting through the chaos to bring you the truth about what actually works.Molly and Emese sit down with one of NYC’s most in-demand dermatologists, Dr. Kiran Mian (yes, …
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6 Psychological Reasons Why We Remain Friends with "Frenemies"
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28:49You recently realized that a friend in your life is more like a "frenemy", but for some reason you can't seem to end the relationship. Why is it so difficult to separate yourself from someone who doesn't always have your best interest at heart? In this week's episode, host and resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson shares what the resea…
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The Cool-Girl’s Guide to Fall: Marci Hirshleifer on Blazers, Denim, Bags & Timeless Investments
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38:02This week on Lipstick on the Rim we sit down with fashion insider Marci Hirshleifer, Global Personal Shopping Director and fifth generation force behind Hirschleifers, the legendary family-run boutique known as a true fashion destination. Marci shares her secrets for building the perfect fall wardrobe, the five pieces every woman needs, and the tre…
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Goodles Is Serving Nostalgia—with a Side of Nutrition
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48:28We’re joined by Jennifer Zeszut, 4x CEO and founder of Goodles—the cult-favorite mac & cheese brand that’s making nostalgia nutritious. Jennifer shares how she spotted white space in the market and reimagined everyone’s favorite comfort food with protein, fiber, and real ingredients that fuel you (and your family). From tackling picky eaters at hom…
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Why You’re So Effing Tired: Fixing Fatigue, Balancing Hormones, and Beating Bloat for Good
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49:22Fatigue, cravings, dull skin, bloating—it’s not just bad luck. It’s your body trying to tell you something. In this episode, Dr. Amy Shah, author of I’m So Effing Tired, reveals the science behind your low energy and skin struggles—and how to fix them. From hormone balancing and gut healing to fasting tips and smart supplementation, she shares the …
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Dating Green Flags: How to Spot the Right Person (and Stop Settling)
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51:29If dating feels like a minefield of mixed signals, this episode is your new playbook. We sit down with Case Kenny—mindfulness educator, viral author, and host of New Mindset, Who Dis?—to talk about what it really takes to stop settling in both love and life. From green flags that are just as important as red ones, to the difference between having h…
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For the woman who has TOO many friends...
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26:01In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson speaks to women who -- in the midst of a loneliness epidemic-- actually have too many friends. If you're a woman who is highly visible and/ or highly social and are becoming resentful or burned out by your efforts to maintain multiple connections, this episode is for you. D…
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The Hollywood Guide to Brows, Facelifts & Tweakments That Actually Work
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46:34What do Chrissy Teigen, Meagan Good, and Jen Atkin have in common? The same secret weapon behind their envy-inducing brows and subtle, natural tweakments. In this episode, Molly sits down with one the Hollywood top aesthetic surgeon Dr. Jason Champagne — behind the iconic “champagne brows” — to break down everything you’ve ever wondered about facel…
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The unique stress that women face (and how social support helps us through it)
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28:50In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson explores the unique stressors that women face and how their friendships serve as a crucial buffer against these stressors. The conversation delves into the biological, ecological, and social dimensions of stress, emphasizing the importance of perceived social support. Danie…
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Hot Girls Have IBS: The Truth About Bloat, IBS & Gut Health
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40:50Gut issues, bloat, brain fog, and mystery sensitivities are more common than ever and if you feel like nothing’s working, this episode is for you. This week, we’re joined by gut health guru Bethany Cameron (aka @lilsipper), the powerhouse behind the Digest This podcast and founder of Bethany’s Pantry. After nearly dying from severe digestive issues…
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The Best (and Worst) Products from This Month’s Empties: Tanning Drops, Tubing Mascaras & TikTok Flops
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29:24We’re calling this one our Monthly Empties—aka the products we’ve fully finished, squeezed, scooped, or scraped to the very last drop. From glow-boosting self-tanners and mascara that actually stays put to skincare splurges, beauty flops, and a few surprise steals—we’re sharing the honest truth on what’s worth the repurchase and what we’re official…
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How to create "community care plans" within your female friendships // A conversation with Dr. Ashley Gaddy Robbins
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21:18In this conversation, Dr. Ashley Gaddy Robbins discusses the importance of community care as a form of resistance, emphasizing the mutual support and holistic care that communities provide. Alongside host and women's friendship expect Danielle Bayard Jackson, Dr. Robbins defines community care, shares strategies for engaging women in community care…
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How to Make (and Keep) Real Friends as an Adult with Danielle Bayard Jackson - the Silent Struggles of Female Friendship, and Navigating FOMO
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51:20Why are adult friendships so hard, and what can we actually do about it? In this episode, we’re joined by Danielle Bayard Jackson, a leading women’s relational health educator and author of Fighting for Our Friendships, to unpack the real (and often unspoken) dynamics of female friendships. From ghosting and group chat drama to making new friends a…
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The Secret to Healthy Food That Actually Tastes Good: Samah Dada on Her Viral No-Bake Desserts, the Pantry Swaps That Will Change Your Cooking Forever and Making Comfort Food Clean
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41:52You can have it all—healthy, delicious, and actually crave-worthy. This week, we’re joined by the brilliant and bubbly Samah Dada—cookbook author, wellness creator, and the force behind the cult-favorite blog Dada Eats. She’s here to prove that clean eating doesn’t have to mean boring, and that indulgent recipes can still be nourishing. From her vi…
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How to be 'helpable' (and the power of the "Benjamin Franklin Effect")
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21:57Why is it hard to ask our friends for help? What are the benefits of becoming "help-seeking" women in our friendships? And once we do get the nerve to ask for support, how can we do it in a way that actually motivates people to show up for us? This is a pretty research-heavy episode, and it's going to finally allow you to exhale. Truly. Because hos…
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Vivian Tu on the Money Habits Keeping You Broke, Building Wealth as a Woman, and Her No-BS Guide to Getting Rich AF
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54:10What if getting rich didn’t mean cutting out your favorite latte or skipping that summer trip? In this refreshingly honest and helpful episode, we’re joined by Vivian Tu—former Wall Street trader, financial educator, NYT bestselling author of Rich AF, and the creator behind Your Rich BFF—to break down the money habits that are secretly keeping you …
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"Tell me what you want, what you really, really want."// 5 Most Common Contradictory Friendship Goals
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25:05In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, resident friendship coach and women's relational health expert Danielle Bayard Jackson delves into five of the most common contradictions women face in their relational goals. Together we'll explore contradictions like the desire for siloed friendships versus wanting a friend group; and the temptation …
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Is Ozempic Face Real? Dr. Alexandra Sowa Breaks Down Life On and Off GLP-1s, How to Avoid Regaining Weight, and the Biggest Myths Debunked
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46:40Let’s be honest, everyone’s talking about GLP-1s (Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound), but no one’s telling the whole story. Until now.This week, we’re joined by the brilliant Dr. Alexandra Sowa—board-certified physician, NYU clinical instructor, founder of SoWell, and author of The Ozempic Revolution—for the ultimate deep dive into everything you actually …
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