Camila Alves McConaughey: Lifestyle Expert, Entrepreneur, and Founder of Women of Today

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Clique Media, Female Founder, Entrepreneurship, Career Change, Career Pivot, Fashion & Beauty, Hillary Kerr, Personal Journals, Who What Wear, Clique, Career, Arts, Business, Careers, Second Life, Career Advice, Self-made, Entrepreneur, Mydomaine, Society & Culture

4.7 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 2 November 2020

⏱️ 41 minutes

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After moving to the US at a young age, Camila Alves McConaughey embarked on an evolving, dynamic career path—from fashion and modeling to becoming a lifestyle expert and entrepreneur. Today, McConaughey is the co-owner of organic baby food brand Yummy Spoonfuls, and founder of the lifestyle and community website Women of Today with the purpose of building a space that encourages connection around family, food, fashion, wellness, home and more. On this episode of Second Life, hear how McConaughey learned from each experience to continually grow her career and the importance of never giving up on your dreams.

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0:00.0	This episode is sponsored by Amazon Handmade. Amazon Handmade is the destination to find unique
0:07.3	handcrafted products created by artisans and makers from around the world. With categories like
0:13.9	home and kitchen, jewelry, baby, beauty, stationary, and even pet supplies, you'll be sure to find
0:21.7	something you love all while supporting small businesses. Plus, handmade items make for incredible
0:29.2	gifts. Check out my gift guide for this holiday season at amazon.com slash handmade holiday.
0:41.7	Hi everyone, I'm Hilary Kerr, the co-founder and chief content officer of Who What Wear,
0:48.4	and this is Second Life, a podcast spotlighting women who have truly inspiring careers.
0:55.4	We're talking about their work journeys, what they've learned from the process of setting aside
1:00.3	their doubts or fears, and what happens when they embark on their Second Life. Today, I'm speaking
1:06.8	with lovely Camilla Alva's McConaughey. Camilla started her career as a model when she was just 19
1:13.2	years old and quickly found success in editorial work, ad campaigns, and on the runway. In addition to
1:20.0	her global modeling career, Camilla also has quite an entrepreneurial spirit. Her first venture was
1:26.8	a line of luxury handbags that she designed alongside her mother. Then, in 2015, Camilla launched
1:33.6	the Community and Lifestyle website, Women of Today, aimed at building a space to encourage
1:39.2	connection around family, food, fashion, wellness, and home. Camilla has become an in-demand lifestyle
1:46.8	expert, hosting the Food Networks Kids Barbecue Championship and Bravo's sheer genius.
1:51.7	And, as if all of this doesn't keep her busy enough, Camilla is also the co-owner of the
1:57.4	Frozen Organic Baby Food brand, Yummy Spoonfuls, which is available on Amazon and at Walmart
2:03.4	across the nation. Her career is so dynamic and ever-evolving and I can't wait for you to hear
2:09.9	her story. We recorded this episode during the future of work conference for Create and Cultivate,
2:15.3	so there may be a few audio glitches during the recording. As always, I appreciate you bearing
2:20.9	with us. Now, on Second Life, it's Camilla Alves McConnay.
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