Jessica Alba: Mother of Innovation, Narrative-Shaping & Finding Calm

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08/21/24 • 59 min

Today we roosted with Jessica Alba — a true force of nature in both Hollywood and business. Jessica’s story isn’t just about her blockbuster hits, her badass female Rambo stunt moves, or her trailblazing success as the youngest Latina to take a company public with The Honest Company; it’s also about rising up from childhood hospital-bound ailments and flipping the script on her own narrative. She’s the embodiment of strength, resilience, and the relentless quest to find—and own—your voice.

Jessica has built her life, career, and massive enterprise from scratch, proving that with a bold vision and unshakeable determination, anything is possible. Her drive to ensure that every baby and every person has access to safe, healthy products has made waves far beyond her personal achievements.

From a spontaneous courthouse elopement to raising three amazing kids, Jessica’s journey is fueled by unmatched creativity, love, and an unstoppable drive to keep leveling up. And, yes, she’s faced her share of mom-shaming along the way.

And now, with her return to Hollywood, Jessica is back and bolder than ever, sharing her experiences in the male-dominated world of action films and showing us all what it means to stand in your power and produce on your own terms.

Follow Jessica at @jessicaalba and get the scoop on all things Honest Renovations Season 2... coming out on Roku this month!
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This episode was produced by Kit Hoover and Harper McDonald. Our Technical Producer is Christian Brown, and this episode was edited by Christian Brown. Writing by Harper McDonald. Business Development by Casey Ladd.
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The Coop with Kit - Jessica Alba: Mother of Innovation, Narrative-Shaping & Finding Calm

Transcript

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Kit Hoover:

Welcome to the Coop with Kit. My name is Kit Hoover and I have been lucky enough in my 30 years in this business to interview some of the most iconic badass women out there. We all know that girlfriends give the best advice and they're all coming to the coop. We're talking career, marriage, kids, sex, aging, all of it. I truly believe we are just hitting our stride. Alright, my chickens. Let's get into it.