In this episode, Lauren and Stef sit down with Ellen Wilcox, Head of Listening at Listen Ventures, Alex Fine, co-founder and CEO of Dame, and Kate Miller, co-founder and CEO of Miss Grass. What do all of these fabulous women have in common? Dame is a brand dedicated to empowering women's sexual pleasure, while Miss Grass addresses the gap in the cannabis industry specifically for women. Both are female-founded consumer brands backed by Listen Ventures, an early-stage consumer-only VC firm that backs brands and consumer-obsessed entrepreneurs!

Lauren and Stef are back and kicking off Season 5! Lauren's married, Stef made it through the first year of motherhood, and they've got some epic guests lined up for this season.

In this episode Stef and Lauren sit down for a chat about their brand faves (bc what else do they talk about?) to wrap up season 4.

In this episode, Stef and Lauren sit down with Scout Brisson, the CEO of De Soi, an award-winning line of sparkling non-alcoholic apéritifs co-founded by Katy Perry and Morgan McLachlan.

In this episode, Stef sits down with Amanda and Rachel, co-founders of Dotti. Dottti is reimagining everyday cleaning tools. Dotti is your lasting cleaning companion made of antibacterial, durable materials like silicone. The cleaning essentials that deserve a place in your home are stunning, and we are neat freaks, so it's a match made in heaven. In this conversation, we get a behind-the-scenes look at how they concepted Dotti and how they're disrupting the tired, dusty cleaning aisle. 

Lauren sits down with Sam Daviau, the co-founder of UpBeing. UpBeing is an application that helps you discover what impacts your well-being and creates emotional visibility with the people in your life without any meticulous journaling or tracking.

Stef and Lauren sit down with Roisin Branch, CMO of Blade, a rapidly growing air mobility platform that lets you commute by helicopter around cities, jetting to and from popular destinations for (in some cases) less than the cost of your Uber fare.

In this episode, Stef and Lauren sit down for a catch-up. They discuss all the latest consumer products they're obsessing over and what's to come on the next episodes of Allowlist.

In this episode, Stef and Lauren sit down with David Lyon, co-founder of Sound Advice. Sound Advice is a subscription-based mobile app designed for a new generation of wealth-builders, offering trusted, personalized financial advice designed for those who have been left behind by traditional financial institutions and their high-priced products, helping democratize wealth-building for the majority.

In this episode, Stef and Lauren sit down with Sarah Jahnke, co-founder of Homecourt. Co-founded by Courteney Cox, Homecourt is a category-defining D2C CPG brand on a mission to inspire transformation from house to home. Homecourt infuses luxury into the every day, approaching cleaning and home care from a distinctly beauty-industry perspective. Sarah shares her background in the beauty industry and how she transitioned from a career in management consulting to building a luxury home care brand. She discusses the consumer trend that drove the creation of Homecourt and the unique product portfolio and fragrances they offer.

In this episode, Stef and Lauren sit down with Jen Chiang, co-founder of Opal. Opal is a thoughtfully designed smart ring that provides extra safety and security. Opal’s core belief is that no matter your background, gender, race, religion, or ethnicity, safety is a fundamental human right. They aim to provide extra comfort for you to move through the world with confidence and pride.

In this episode, Stef and Lauren sit down with Lior Cole. Lior Cole is a worldwide IMG Model who studied CS at Cornell University before dropping out to build ARI: an AI personal shopper set to revolutionize fashion. Lior discusses the consumer trend that drove her to build his company and disrupt the online shopping experience. She highlights the friction and lack of personalization in current shopping processes and the need for curated and AI-driven solutions. Lior also shares his background in computer science and fashion, which uniquely positions him to tackle the technical challenges of AI in the fashion industry.

In this episode, Lauren and Stef sit down with Liz Whitman, founder of Exponent Beauty, former President and CMO of The Red Door by Elizabeth Arden, and investment partner at XFactor Ventures. Liz recounts the inception of Exponent Beauty, sparked by an epiphany about the superior efficacy of freshly mixed skincare ingredients by estheticians, leading her to question the effectiveness of pre-mixed retail products. Her exhaustive three-year investigation, including third-party testing, confirmed that skincare's active potency diminishes once opened. With a rich background in entrepreneurship and beauty, Liz details the inspiration, challenges, and strategic decisions behind founding Exponent Beauty—from securing funding and building a solid cap table to assembling the right team and identifying the target market.

In this episode, Stef and Lauren sit down with Saeid Fard, the founder of Dimensional. Dimensional is a social connection app that helps you better understand yourself and connect with others. Saeid discusses the inspiration behind building a social network based on personality. He shares his background in finance and management consulting and explains how he wanted to create something he was passionate about and that helped people—dimensional aims to help users become more self-aware and understand others better through personality assessments. Saeid discusses the challenges of fundraising and building a team, as well as the future vision for Dimensional. He emphasizes the importance of understanding one's motivations when starting a business and offers advice for aspiring founders. Takeaways Dimensional is a social network based on personality, aiming to help users become more self-aware and understand others better. Why social connection online is broken today. The inspiration for Dimensional came from the desire to create something meaningful and help people in a way that traditional jobs often don't. Building a startup requires perseverance and the ability to adapt to challenges and user feedback. Understanding one's motivations for starting a business is crucial, as it can help guide decision-making and provide a sense of purpose. Connect with Saeid: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saeid-fard-280a238/ Download Dimensional: www.dimensional.me Allowlist Season 4 is brought to you by Pinch Med Spa, the med spa that comes to you. With ‘Botox, Chemical Peels, Filler, IVs, and more, book your in-home appointment today and have a board-certified nurse practitioners come to you! Use code AllowlistVIP at checkout for $50 off your first service. Allowlist Season 4 is brought to you by Alice Mushrooms, mouth-watering functional mushroom chocolates for a better you! Up-level your daily routine with delicious chocolates like Brainstorm to help you focus, Nightcap, for great sleep, and even Happy Ending, for great sex. Use code Allowlist20 for 20% off your first order.

In this episode, Stef and Lauren catch up on their recent life events, including Lauren's engagement and Stef's journey into motherhood. They discuss wedding planning, consumer trends in the wedding industry, and the products they have been obsessing over. Stef also shares her birth story and reflects on the coolest and weirdest parts of motherhood. Finally, they talk about the evolution of the show and the exciting advertisers they have partnered with for season 4. In this episode, they also talk about the core categories of companies Allowlist will focus on and the new launch of "The List" on their website.

This episode was originally published on Feb 8, 2022, on Lauren's podcast Life Snacks, but we wanted to bring it back for you. Today we’re chatting with Alli Webb. Yes, that's the woman who invited the life-changing concept for a hair salon that only does 40-dollar blowouts...also known as Drybar. Alli is the cofounder of Drybar, Squeeze, Okay Humans, and Becket + Quill. This woman is the definition of a serial entrepreneur who has forged her unique pass to success. In this conversation, we discuss:

This episode was originally published on December 7, 2021, on Lauren's podcast Life Snacks, but we wanted to bring it back for you. Lauren chats with Kara Goldin. Kara Goldin is the Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint water, the leading unsweetened flavored water. Her first book, Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts and Doubters, was released October 2020 and is now a WSJ and Amazon Best Seller. In this conversation, Kara shares her journey building the $150 million business that is @hint. With no experience in the beverage industry, Kara was on a mission to do what she was told was impossible - successfully bring delicious unsweetened water to market…successfully. Kara shares:

This episode was originally published on December 21, 2021, on Lauren's podcast Life Snacks, but we wanted to bring it back for you. Lauren chats with Sabeena Ladha. Sabeena is the founder and CEO of Deux, the good-for-you cookie dough company that is revolutionizing the relationship between health-conscious eating and notoriously sweet foods by refusing to compromise taste for health. Chances are you've seen Deux's genius branding on social media or you may be familiar with the brand from Sabeena's recent Shark Tank appearance. Deux believes that "good-for-you" should actually taste good and each bite of the cookie dough is enhanced with researched-backed vitamins and supplements to leave you feeling better than before! Deux has recently expanded into a functional foods brand launching their newest product "Drip" which is a healthier Nutella.