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Nice Talk with Nikki Ogunnaike
Welcome to Nice Talk, hosted by Marie Claire Editor in Chief Nikki Ogunnaike. Each week, Nikki will sit down with fascinating women—entertainers, entrepreneurs, creators, athletes, and changemakers—to discuss money, power, and style. “Well-behaved” women have long been discouraged from speaking on these topics—style should be effortless, and conversations about money or power aren’t “proper,” “ladylike,” or “nice.” But Nikki’s definition of a Nice Talk is one where all parties walk away feeling…
Episodes
- Nice Talk with Nikki Ogunnaike
Sophia Bush on Why She Literally Set Pages of Her Memoir on Fire
Sophia Bush is an activist, actor, and the author of the new memoir And I Will Tell You Mine: Notes From a Life in Progress, which hit shelves on October 27…
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Why These Women’s Health Leaders Want Women to Think of Perimenopause as an “Era”
Ritual CEO Katerina Schneider and Ritual advisor Robin Berzin, MD, are working together to support women through every life stage, and recently, they've turned…
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Quincy Tyler Bernstine’s “Overnight Success” Was Decades in the Making
Quincy Tyler Bernstine is a Tony-nominated theater performer known for her work in shows such as Doubt: A Parable, Small Mouth Sounds, and Ruined, but this…
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Frances Berwick, Chairman of Bravo and Peacock Unscripted, on 20 Years of Real Housewives, BTS of The Traitors, and Breaking Into the Reality TV Business
As the chairman of Bravo and Peacock Unscripted, Frances Berwick is the woman behind your favorite reality TV shows, from The Traitors to Top Chef to Love…
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Melinda French Gates on Why We Need a "Revolution in Menopause"
Melinda French Gates has been leading philanthropic efforts for over 25 years, and in 2015, she started Pivotal with the mission to accelerate the pace of…
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Sportsish Founder Lily Shimbashi on the 2026 US Open, On-Court Style, and the Economics of Sports Fandoms
Lily Shimbashi, the founder of sports media company Sportsish, joins Nikki for the final episode in our four-part US Open miniseries. Sportsish bills itself as…
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Tennis Legend Rennae Stubbs on Transitioning From Athlete to Coach, Mental Health in Sports, and the Power of Movement
Four-time Olympian, six-time Grand Slam champion, and 60-time WTA winner, Rennae Stubbs joins Nikki for the third episode in our four-part US Open miniseries…
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Broadcast Journalist Cari Champion on Curiosity, Her Unapologetic On-Air Style, and the State of Women’s Sports
Award-winning journalist and television host Cari Champion joins Nikki for the second episode in our four-part US Open miniseries. Champion is a former ESPN…
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Ayan's Aces Founder Ayan Broomfield on Representation in Tennis, the Term "WAG," and Dressing for the US Open
Ayan Broomfield—former tennis player, content creator, philanthropist, and model—joins Nikki for the first episode in our four-part US Open miniseries. On this…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeAriana Madix on Hosting Love Island, Performing on Broadway, and the Realities of Reality TV
Ariana Madix is a reality TV personality known for her 11-season tenure on Vanderpump Rules and her role as the Emmy-nominated host of Love Island USA. She’s…
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Emmy-Winning Casting Director Jazzy Collins on Power Dynamics Within Reality TV
Jazzy Collins is an Emmy Award–winning casting director whose résumé includes fan-favorite shows like The Traitors, Love Island, Very Important People, The…
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Peloton Instructor Ally Love on How to Build an "Energy Empire"
You may know Ally Love as the beloved Peloton instructor with impeccable music and challenging classes, but she's also a contributor for the Today Show, the VP…
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Rerelease: Issa Rae on Brokeness, Making Your Own Art, and Embracing Your Particular POV
So nice we’re releasing it twice! Today we’re revisiting Issa Rae’s Nice Talk episode. Issa Rae truly does it all. Not only is she a multifaceted entertainment…
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Rerelease: How Host & Creator Tefi Pessoa Found Her Calling on the Internet by Being Professionally Herself
Today, we’re revisiting one of our earliest episodes with host, media personality, and creator Tefi Pessoa. Pessoa has forged a career—and amassed 2 million…
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Lindsay Hubbard on Filming In the City, Navigating Scandal, and Building a Career on Being Herself
Lindsay Hubbard is a reality TV legend known for her 10-season tenure on Summer House and the debut season of the spin-off show, In the City. Before she was…
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Micaela Erlanger on Styling the 2 Biggest Press Tours of 2026
Micaela Erlanger is the Emmy-nominated stylist behind some of Hollywood's most talented stars, including Meryl Streep, Lupita Nyong'o, and Kelly Clarkson. On…
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Author Jessica Knoll on Power Dynamics in Her New Novel Helpless
Jessica Knoll is the best-selling author of the novels Luckiest Girl Alive, Bright Young Women, and The Favorite Sister. On this episode, Knoll discusses how…
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Michelle Buteau on Why It Feels "So Good" to Release Survival of Thickest Season 3 Right Now
Comedian Michelle Buteau is the star and co-creator of the hit series Survival of the Thickest, which dropped its third and final season today. On this…
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Maria Sharapova's Best Tips for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Maria Sharapova is a five-time Grand Slam tennis champion, but after retiring from the sport in 2020, she pivoted into the world of entrepreneurship, taking on…
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Author Tia Williams on Why Writing Personal Fan Fiction Is Her Favorite Writing Hack
Tia Williams is the best-selling author of books such as Seven Days in June and The Perfect Find, and her most recent novel, The Missed Connection, just came…
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Laverne Cox on Why Her Memoir Feels “Divine” in This Political Moment
Laverne Cox is an actress, producer, and LGBTQ+ advocate, and as of June 9, she’s also the author of her memoir, Transcendent. In this episode, Cox discusses…
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Whitney Leavitt on Unapologetic Ambition, Her Style Evolution, and Being a Breadwinner
Whitney Leavitt first rose to fame as a member of the TikTok group "MomTok" and as a star of the subsequent reality show, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives…
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Dr. Becky Kennedy on Sturdy Leadership at Home and Work
Becky Kennedy, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, best-selling author, founder of the parenting platform Good Inside, and a social media creator with over 3.5…
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Ego Nwodim on Finding Power in a “We Gonna See” Mentality
Ego Nwodim is an actor and comedian known for her seven-year tenure as a cast member on Saturday Night Live, as well as projects like Mr. Throwback and Mindy…
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Poet Cleo Wade on Building Community, Beating Writer’s Block, and Not Caring What Other People Think
Cleo Wade is a poet, artist, and New York Times best-selling author whose latest book, In a World of Sunrises: 365 Days of Heart, Soul, and Hope, debuted this…
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WNBA Stars Rickea Jackson and Kiki Iriafen on the Future of Women’s Sports and the Importance of the Mental Game
Rickea Jackson and Kiki Iriafen are two of the WNBA’s brightest young stars. Today on the show, they each sit down with Nikki to discuss how they’re preparing…
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Haley Sacks AKA Mrs. Dow Jones’s Guide to Becoming a “Future Rich Person”
Haley Sacks, or Mrs. Dow Jones as she’s known on the internet, is on a mission to demystify personal finance and turn everyone into a “future rich person.”…
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Anna Cathcart on Learning to Be Messy, Social Media Pressure, and Filming XO, Kitty
Anna Cathcart is an actress best known for playing Kitty Song Covey in the To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before franchise and her character’s own spin-off series…
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Emma Grede on her Unpopular (But Not Untrue) Work and Life Philosophies
Emma Grede is the serial entrepreneur behind massively successful businesses including Skims, Good American, and Off Season. She’s also the author of the new…
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Women and Guns: A Marie Claire Investigation
Ten years ago, Marie Claire released a series of stories investigating the relationship between women and guns. A decade later, our team decided to return to…
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Padma Lakshmi on Returning to the Culinary Competition World Through Her Own Lens
Many people first came to know Padma Lakshmi during her 19-season tenure as host of Top Chef, but now she’s returning to the world of competition cooking shows…
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Fashion Correspondent Lauren Sherman on Fashion Month: The Best Shows, Most Interesting Front Rows, and What People Will Actually Buy
Lauren Sherman is a fashion correspondent for Puck, host of the podcast Fashion People, and author of the must-read fashion newsletter Line Sheet. Today, she’s…
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Comedian Yvonne Orji Makes the Case for Being Both "Sexy and Funny"
As soon as Yvonne Orji performed her first stand-up set during the talent portion of a pageant, she knew comedy would be her calling. Today, she’s a comedian…
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Jordyn Woods on Freedom as Power, Wealth Adjacency, and Courtside Looks
Jordyn Woods wears many hats: she’s a model, the founder and CEO of her fashion line Woods by Jordyn, a content creator with over 11.6 million Instagram…
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ESPN’s Malika Andrews on Work-Life Recipes, Sideline Style, and Why Luck Favors the Prepared
Malika Andrews is an Emmy Award–winning sports journalist and host of ESPN’s NBA Today, NBA Countdown, and WNBA Countdown. Not only is Andrews one of the most…
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Emmy-Nominated Sports Journalist Taylor Rooks on Taking Her Job (But Not Herself) Seriously
Taylor Rooks is a two-time Emmy Award–nominated journalist and producer who currently hosts NBA on Prime Video and Thursday Night Football on Prime. In…
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Stylist Courtney Mays on Menswear, Mentorship, and Rejecting the Male Gaze
Courtney Mays is a renowned sports stylist and menswear consultant. She's known as a fierce advocate for size and gender inclusivity in fashion, and her client…
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Tibi's Amy Smilovic on Being "Almost Reckless," Her Fashion Week Plans, and Winter Style Hacks
Amy Smilovic is the founder and creative director of the independent global fashion brand Tibi. In addition to helming her beloved brand, Smilovic also runs an…
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Jennette McCurdy on Power Dynamics in Half His Age, the Psychology of Style, and Financial Security
Jennette McCurdy is the best-selling author of the memoir I’m Glad My Mom Died and her recent debut novel, Half His Age. Many people were first introduced to…
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Celebrity Stylist Erin Walsh on How to Dress Intentionally
Erin Walsh is the stylist behind some of Hollywood's best-dressed celebrities, including Anne Hathaway and Selena Gomez. Now, after years of styling some of…
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"Broke Millennial" Erin Lowry on Setting Yourself Up for Financial Success in 2026
Financial translator Erin Lowry is back! On this episode, the Broke Millennial author breaks down everything we need to know to set ourselves up for financial…
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Porsha Williams on Power Dynamics on The Traitors
Porsha Williams is a television personality, entrepreneur, actress, activist, and best-selling author. She first rocketed to fame in 2012 when she joined the…
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Cyrus Veyssi on New Year Affirmations, Being Bougie, and the Ethics of Influencing
Content creator Cyrus Veyssi has built a community of over 3 million followers across platforms and is known for their hilarious and heartfelt videos. Now…
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Daniella Kallmeyer on Bootstrapping, Fashion Week, and Designing for QVC
In 2012, Daniella Kallmeyer began her eponymous brand with $7,000 and a goal to create a line of elevated wardrobe staples. Fifteen years later, her ethos…
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How to Build Confidence at Work With Bugaboo CCO Jeanelle Teves
Jeanelle Teves is the Chief Commercial Officer of Bugaboo and the founder of the career growth resource Work Lunch. In 2021, after a decade running teams at…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeMichelle Obama’s Stylist Meredith Koop on Dressing for Power and Comfort
Meredith Koop is the stylist responsible for Michelle Obama’s style evolution over the years—from her days as the First Lady to beyond the White House. This…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeDa’Vine Joy Randolph on Eternity, Broadway Paychecks, and Fashion as a Platform
Da’Vine Joy Randolph is an Oscar-winning, Tony-nominated actress, best known for her roles in projects like The Holdovers and Only Murders in the Building…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeBobbi Brown on No-Makeup Makeup, Getting Fired, and Funding a Business
Bobbi Brown is one of the most legendary names in beauty. Not only is she the makeup artist responsible for introducing no-makeup makeup, but she's also an…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeLili Reinhart on Celebrity Beauty Brands, Becoming a Reiki Master, and Why Her Accountant Loves Her
In this live-recorded episode, we’re talking about money, power, and style with actor, producer, and founder of Personal Day Lili Reinhart. She first rose to…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeHow Laura Correnti Is Building the Business of Women's Sports With Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment
This episode, we're focusing on power with the founder and CEO of Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment Laura Correnti. In 2019, she witnessed the crowd chanting…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikePower Talk: Crooked Media’s Shaniqua McClendon on the Power of Voting
This episode, we’re focusing on the topic of power with Crooked Media VP of Political Strategy Shaniqua McClendon. With the special “odd year” elections coming…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeMoney Talk: Broke Millennial Author Erin Lowry on Prenups, Affording Kids, and Wedding Planning
On this episode, we’re focusing on the topic of money with financial translator and author of the Broke Millennial book series Erin Lowry. In 2013, Lowry began…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeStyle Talk: April Lockhart on Fashion Month, Disability Representation, and Developing Her Playful Personal Style
Today, we’re focusing on the topic of style with content creator and disability advocate April Lockhart. She began her career in fashion and beauty, working…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeLIVE From Power Play Philadelphia: Michaela Jaé Rodriguez
In this live-recorded episode, we’re talking about money, power, and style with Michaela Jaé Rodriguez. She’s well-known for her roles in projects like Pose…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeLIVE From Power Play Philadelphia: The New Rules of Networking With Anna Papalia
On this live-recorded episode, we’re talking about the new rules of networking with career influencer and author of Interviewology Anna Papalia. Papalia spent…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeIssa Rae on Brokeness, Making Your Own Art, and Embracing Your Particular POV
Issa Rae truly does it all. Not only is she a multifaceted entertainment powerhouse, but she also runs businesses in various industries—from prosecco to food…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeStyle Talk: Dimepiece Founder Brynn Wallner on the Current It-Girl Timepiece, her Timex Collab, and the Best Starter Watch
Today on the show, we’re focusing on style with Brynn Wallner, the founder of Dimepiece. Wallner unexpectedly fell in love with the world of watches while…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeTeyana Taylor on Funding Your Vision, Being Your Own Stylist, and Loving Out Loud
Teyana Taylor has changed the game in entertainment throughout her career—so much so that it landed her on the cover of Marie Claire’s Changemakers Issue…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeArgent Founder Sali Christeson on Betting on Yourself, Pocket Power, and Wearing Your Ambition
Sali Christeson always loved working but hated shopping for workwear. She knew she wasn’t alone in her struggle and understood firsthand the barriers women…
Nice Talk with Nikki OgunnaikeStyle Talk: Naked Beauty’s Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli on the Intersection of Beauty and Social Media
Today, we’re focusing on the topic of style with Naked Beauty host and Chief Content Officer of Refinery29 Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli. She began her career in…