Marissa Ingrasci, a teacher and coach from The Hoffman Institute, joins us on this week's show to guide us through a Quadrinity Check - a time to check in with your body, emotional self, intellect, and spiritual self. This episode was recorded on November 3rd, Election Day, and while we aren’t sure where we’ll be by the time you’re listening to this, we know that no matter the outcome, everyone listening can use an opportunity to re-center and ground themselves after a challenging week.    The Hoffman Institute Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to transformative adult education, spiritual growth, and the personal dimensions of leadership. They serve a diverse population from all walks of life who are seeking clarity in all aspects of their lives. Learn more about The Hoffman Process here https://www.hoffmaninstitute.org/ and tune into their live Quad Checks available daily on their Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hoffmanprocess/.   Tradesy: Use code FRIEND for $50 off $250 Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Friend of a Friend series featuring Olivia and her best friend, the founder of the Ocho System, a Nike Master Trainer, co-founder of System of Service, and Friend of a Friend alumni Joe Holder. Every first Monday of the month, they’ll be talking about everything from friendship, to health and wellness, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and a behind-the-scenes look at how they’re building their organization, System of Service. Tomorrow is Election Day, and no doubt the most important election we’ve ever experienced. Joe and Olivia discuss their hopes, anxieties, and observations from the days leading up to this monumental moment - from voter suppression to down ballot elections - and how to cope with the upcoming week. They also talk through how they best manage expectations, professionally and personally, which will no doubt come in handy during a time when things feel a bit out of our control. And stick around to the end where they answer some of your questions submitted via Instagram, listed below!   Questions answered: 1. Joe - tell us about your friendship with Tamara Nopper and her incredible research. 2. What’s a topic that you’ve recently become interested in and are digging deeper into? 3. How to meet friends in a pandemic and some of your best conversation starters? 4. Joe - do you recommend the Hadza Diet that’s popular in Tanzania? 5. How do you invite friends to be interested in personal growth?   Have a question or comment you want us to talk about on the show? Submit your questions on the Friend of a Friend review page.  Follow Joe on Instagram @OchoSystem and on Twitter @JoeHolder_ Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Amanda Litman is the co-founder and executive director of Run for Something, an organization that supports and provides tools necessary for young, progressive Americans to launch local campaigns of their own. Since its founding in 2017, Run for Something has recruited 60,000 people to run for local office across the country, endorsed nearly 1,000 candidates, and has seen the successful election of 304 of these, 54% of whom are women, 47% people of color, and 18% LGBTQ. Prior to launching Run for Something, she was the email director (no, not those emails) for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign, deputy email director for Organizing for Action, and an email writer for Barack Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign. Today, she's also the author of a book and host of a podcast by the same name, both which document her journey in politics and highlight the inspiring journeys of some of her Run for Something candidates. In this episode, Amanda and I discuss the importance of local elections, how Run for Something’s candidates are changing the landscape of American politics, and her best advice for coping with the upcoming election month. Subscribe and listen to Run for Something, a podcast with conversations about politics in 2020 that, in spite of everything, will make you hopeful for the future. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/run-for-something/id1529515305 Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blue Future is a youth-led civic engagement startup focused on organizing young people around progressive electoral campaigns. They’re mission is to continuously engage, mobilize, and connect young people to progressive electoral campaigns, equipping them with the resources, tools, skills, and network to be effective volunteers, organizers, and public servants. They’re the largest progressive, youth-led, political action committee in America and their programs have significantly helped progressive Democrats win key races through their network of college students around the country. In this episode, co-founder Morgan Stahr and I discuss the importance of bringing political organizations to college campuses, the power of college students in this election, what’s at stake for us, and how we can get involved in this year’s election, right now.   Incipio: 20% off + free shipping with the code FRIEND www.incipio.com Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What do actress Sarah Ramos (Parenthood, The Affair) and writer/comedian Caroline Goldfarb (The Late Late Show with James Corden, Alone Together) have in common? They’re hysterical, devoted pop culture enthusiasts, best friends, and recently launched a podcast series called THE RENNER FILES. THE RENNER FILES, created, hosted and produced by the duo, is a new kind of true crime podcast - one that’s not a true crime at all. Instead, it’s about Jeremy Renner’s app. Why did Oscar nominated actor Jeremy Renner ever have an app? Why did he do it? Who made it?  Who used it? And why did it shake the internet to its core? They set out to investigate the mystery of the app, but got so much more in return. THE RENNER FILES lays out a thrilling timeline of the app’s rise and fall through talking head interviews with key players, journalists, and unexpected Renner experts (like actor Seth Rogen). But it also tells a larger story: one about the dangerous side of celebrity fandom, the ethics of audience exploitation, the celebrity influencer complex, and the destructive power of ironic internet comedy.  In this episode, we talked about their fan-filled childhoods, from Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen cruises to NSYNC concerts, to navigating the entertainment industry, and a behind the scenes look at what went into creating one of the mosts provocative podcasts out there right now. Starting September 24th, an episode of THE RENNER FILES will be released weekly on Thursdays for six weeks. Check it out here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-renner-files/id1530942600   Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Friend of a Friend series featuring Olivia and her best friend, the founder of the Ocho System, a Nike Master Trainer, co-founder of System of Service, and Friend of a Friend alumni Joe Holder. Every first Monday of the month, they’ll be talking about everything from friendship, to health and wellness, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and a behind-the-scenes look at how they’re building their organization, System of Service. This week’s topic is process. How did you find your process? And how does it define the work you do? Joe and I talk through how we begun to understand our individual processes, how they contribute to our personal and professional lives, and how we use it to work together. We also share our thoughts on last week’s debate - from topics like climate change to that weird Jeni’s Ice Cream post - and answer more of your questions submitted via Instagram.    Questions answered: 1. How do you network during a pandemic? 2. How do you measure your success? 3. What would Joe recommend for preserving bone health, especially for people who are vegan? 4. How are you balancing fighting back this horrible time with cultivating joy and staying sane? 5. What do you recommend for people as we shift to a very covid winter i.e. staying inside, vitamins, general wellbeing practices.   Have a question or comment you want us to talk about on the show? Submit your questions on the Friend of a Friend review page.  Follow Joe on Instagram @OchoSystem and on Twitter @JoeHolder_   Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A lot has happened since you’ve seen Whitney Port on The Hills. Today, she’s a mom, started a family with her husband Timmy, and has built a business around sharing honest conversations on topics like parenting, relationships, and everything in between. She’s the host of the With Whit podcast, as well as the wildly popular YouTube series, “I Love My Baby, But,” which gives a real look inside her journey to motherhood. In this episode, Whitney and I talk about what it was like to grow up on screen, how she transitioned her career off TV and into fashion, and her thoughts on parenting during a pandemic, as well as some of her best relationship advice while stuck at home. Check out With Whit on Dear Media! With Whit Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Holly Thaggard is the Founder of Supergoop!, the first and only lifestyle brand 100% dedicated to UV protection. After one of her close friends was diagnosed with skin cancer at 30-years-old, Holly set out to change the way the world thinks about SPF through clean, feel-good, highly innovative formulas. She launched Supergoop! in 2007, and has now scaled to a full protective skincare line of primers, highlighters, moisturizers, eye shadows, and makeup setting powders and sprays. Supergoop! has been included in Allure’s “Best of Beauty” list six years in a row, is the #1 SPF at Sephora, and sells one of Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40s every 20 seconds. Holly has dedicated the past 13 years of her life to developing new ways to infuse SPF into your favorite products that have traditionally never been made with your skin’s health in mind, advocating for skin health in DC and creating a community of SPF superfans. In this episode, Holly tells us all about the latest launch, the re-imagination of their cult favorite CC cream which now comes in 15 new shades. We also talk about how she went from a school teacher to changing the global conception of SPF, her best advice for entrepreneurs, and her thoughts on everything from blue light, to Vitamin D, and more.   Purchase Supergoop!’s new CC Screen here https://supergoop.com/pages/cc-screen   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alex Lieberman is the co-founder and CEO of Morning Brew, a multi-platform business media company offering a daily newsletter, an Emerging Technology and Retail newsletter, and a weekly podcast. As a graduating senior at the University of Michigan, Alex founded the Morning Brew in 2015 after noticing his fellow students didn’t have one trusted source to keep up with the business world. Within the first six months, the newsletter had over 30,000 subscribers, and Alex left his day job as an Agency MBS Trader at Morgan Stanley to build what is now known as one of the most popular business newsletters. Today, The Morning Brew is received by more than 2.5 million readers daily with the goal of providing digestible content and changing the way young professionals engage with the business world. In this episode, Alex and I talk about the niche world of email marketing, how he built a multi-platform company that did $13.5M in revenue by 25-years-old, and the importance of vulnerability within his entrepreneurial journey,   Subscribe to The Morning Brew! https://www.morningbrew.com/   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Introducing a new series featuring Olivia and her best friend, the founder of the Ocho System, a Nike Master Trainer, co-founder of System of Service, and Friend of a Friend alumni Joe Holder. Every first Monday of the month, they’ll be talking about everything from friendship, to health and wellness, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and a behind-the-scenes look at how they’re building their organization, System of Service. On this week’s show, Joe and Olivia catch up on some exciting moments from Joe’s Self cover shoot to his trip in Iceland, and Olivia’s road trip to Colorado. They also break down Joe’s current health investigations like dental health and understanding the insurance system. Joe also gives his best advice on defining yourself and how to be the most active participant in your life. They also answer all of your questions submitted via Instagram!   Questions Answered: 1. Do you think its true we became like the people we spend the most time with? 2. Any small steps for being more mindful and intentional in the moment? 3. Joe is so informed - how does he keep track of his knowledge? 4. How do you deal with romantic relationships? 5. Tips for male/female best friend dynamics  6. What’s your go to search engine for research-based information? 7. What are your thoughts on saunas?   The insurance plan discussed on the show is Humana Dental Insurance. https://www.humana.com/dental-insurance   Have a question or comment you want us to talk about on the show? Submit your questions on the Friend of a Friend review page.  Follow Joe on Instagram @OchoSystem and on Twitter @JoeHolder_ Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Kouroush Maddahi is a leading dentist in Beverly Hills and a best selling author of his latest book, The Toxic Overload: The Truth About Your Body’s Natural Defenses and How to Experience Whole-Body Health. He is one of the most well-known dentists today and has been practicing for over 33 years, creating smiles and improving the overall health of his clients through dentistry. But his passion and mission is driven around informing his patients about the connection between our oral health and our microbiome - the genetic material of all the microbes - bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses - that live on and inside the human body. In a time where sanitizers are our lifeline, he’s arguing the opposite through his first-ever non toxic, organically-derived line of oral products, Luminuex. In this episode, Dr. Maddahi, joined by Lumineux’s Chief Brand Officer Caroline Duggan, tells us where we’re going wrong with caring for our teeth, the lifelong consequences we could deal with, and the quick fixes that we can make to our routine right now that will ensure a healthier life. https://oralessentials.com/ Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fanny Bourdette-Donon is the International PR and Special Projects Manager for Dior Beauty. Fanny was raised in Rwanda, studied in France, and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in fashion where she had a chance encounter with Dior’s Jérôme Pulis - a meeting that would kick start her career within the luxury house. Today, she’s one of the most well known names in the business of fashion, working closely with the luxury house’s brand ambassadors, coordinating public relations internationally, and is an influential figure herself for her enviable style and inspirational work ethic. In this episode, Fanny and I discuss the movement for Black Lives Matter and how it’s dramatically shifted her mindset, what it means to be a Black woman in the fashion industry and in France, and the importance of allyship in the mission for equality.  Resources:  2BG, founded by Chrissy Rutherford and Danielle Prescod [email protected] A Racist Incident At Fashion Week, by Tiffany Reid https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/opinion/op-ed-a-racist-incident-at-fashion-week   15% Pledge founded by Aurora James https://www.15percentpledge.org/   British Vogue Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCHBoTL8X8A&feature=share   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chloe McKenzie is a financial artist and wealth justice activist whose work is at the intersection of education, finance, social justice and the visual and performing arts. She has become one of the leaders on wealth justice and financial education, namely through her organization BlackFem®, a nonprofit with the mission to transform school-based learning so that Black girls and girls of color have the skills, habits and resources to build and sustain wealth. ChloeB came from an affluent household in Prince George’s County Maryland, where she learned the power of the money the hard way, went on to work on Wall Street as a trader, burnt out to the point of illness, and left it all behind to make her life’s mission to close the wealth gap for women of color. She’s now the author of The Activist Investor, a guide for how the investor community can contribute to social causes, diving into equity investment strategies and leveraging shareholder power. In this episode, Chloe teaches us how to re-frame wealth to be about funding our own peace, why she’s decided to make her book free, and answers all of our burning questions about how to make our money work for us, advocate for us, and safeguard our future. Download The Activist Investor here https://mailchi.mp/d0214a8295cd/the-activist-investor-download   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jesse Israel is a social entrepreneur, meditation leader and former record label executive known for founding the mass meditation movement The Big Quiet. Jesse has signed multi-platinum bands like MGMT, has led some of the largest meditations in the world in locations from The American Museum of Natural History to the World Trade Center, and teaches meditation to next-generation leaders, Fortune 500 companies, and colleges. This year, The Big Quiet was invited to go on tour with Oprah Winfrey and WW to speak at and lead mass meditations at sold-out arenas throughout the US. In this episode, Jesse walks us through his mental health journey from a burnt out record executive, how to lean into silence in the time of COVID-19, and ends the episode with a five minute meditation to kick start your day.    Follow Jesse on Instagram for more meditation tips: https://www.instagram.com/jesseisrael/   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Introducing a new series featuring Olivia and her best friend, the founder of the Ocho System, a Nike Master Trainer, co-founder of System of Service, and Friend of a Friend alumni Joe Holder. Every first Monday of the month, they’ll be talking about everything from friendship, to health and wellness, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and a behind-the-scenes look at how they’re building their organization, System of Service. On this week’s show, Joe and Olivia highlight some of their new daily habits and rituals keeping them sane during quarantine, from Olivia’s latest cooking obsession, the Almond Cow, to Joe’s 5k Run Challenge, and how they’re scheduling out their days in a time of uncertainty. Joe also opens up about his first few sessions of therapy and the tips and tricks he’s using to prioritize his mental heath. They also answer all of your questions submitted via Instagram!   Questions Answered:  1. If you could design cities better for health and wellbeing, what would you do? 2. When are you both happiest?  3. Can you expand on your tweet regarding vegans and nutritional absolutism? 4. How do you combat the female athlete triad? 5. How do you break a bad habit personally? Have a question or comment you want us to talk about on the show? Submit your questions on the Friend of a Friend review page.  Follow Joe on Instagram @OchoSystem and on Twitter @JoeHolder_   Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cristin Milioti has seen it all in Hollywood. She’s a musician, singer/songwriter, musician, and actress who got her start on Broadway in 2011, where she played the lead in Once, a breakout role that garnered her a Tony Award nomination and won her a Grammy. She went on to star in roles in How I Met Your Mother, Black Mirror’s USS Callister, The Wolf of Wallstreet, and Fargo, and most recently in Hulu’s summer hit movie Palm Springs alongside Andy Samberg. Milioti and Samberg play two disaffected characters named Sarah and Nyles who meet at a wedding and later get stuck in an infinite time loop, forced to relive the same day over and over again. Sounds just like quarantine, right? In this episode, Cristin and I cover all the shows we’re binging during quarantine, being a multi-discipline artist, and how she prepared for her role in one of the best movies of the summer. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get to know my new favorite band: The Aces. Comprised of sisters Alisa and Cristal Ramirez, Katie Henderson, and McKenna Petty, The Aces grew up in Provo, Utah where they started the band in their early teens in Katie’s garage. After one of their moms cold-called a recording agent by finding his number on Google, they signed with Red Bull Records where they released their debut album When My Heart Felt Volcanic in 2018, and later joined 5 Seconds of Summer for their Meet You There Tour. They’ve also gone on their own North American headlining tour, where they performed on Seth Meyer's Late Night Show and SXSW. This May, they announced the release of their second studio album, Under My Influence, which dropped Friday July 17th. In this episode, The Aces and I talk about what it was like to grow up in one of the most conservative Mormon towns in the United States, our everlasting love for Haley Williams, how they’ve set out to re-define the idea of the girl band, and why this new album is a step in a more honest and real direction for the band.   Check out their latest album, Under My Influence, out now! Quintage: www.quintage.com or Insta: @quintageshop Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brittany Xavier is a style influencer, blogger, and TikTok phenomenon with millions of followers tracking her every purchase, styling decision, and beauty look. But just six years ago, she was a marketing executive at a corporate job with a side hustle that would later be known as the popular style blog, Thrifts and Threads. Since taking her blog full time, Brittany has become a household name in fashion, working with brands like Macy’s to YSL, attending global fashion weeks, all while being a mom to her 13-year-old daughter, Jadyn. In this episode, Brittany tells us how she climbed the fashion ladder, what it’s like to parent in the age of COVID-19, and how she’s placing all her bets on TikTok being the next big thing. 08:09: Brittany on her upbringing and start in the fashion industry 18:03: Brittany describes what it means to be a content creator, why she re-branded, and how she works with brands around the world28:52: Brittany on work/life balance when you work with your partner.33:51: Brittany on her unexpected pregnancy, motherhood, and raising children during difficult times45:14: Brittany on her rapid success on TikTok01:04:58: Brittany on the biggest challenges for 2020 and the best advice she has for creatives. Shop 4th Avenue Market 4thavemarket.com Visit I Choose The Ladder to subscribe to their podcast and newsletter ichoosetheladder.com Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Introducing a new series featuring Olivia and her best friend, the founder of the Ocho System, a Nike Master Trainer, co-founder of System of Service, and Friend of a Friend alumni Joe Holder. Every first Monday of the month, they’ll be talking about everything from friendship, to health and wellness, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and a behind-the-scenes look at how they’re building their organization, System of Service. On this week’s show, Joe and Olivia recap Joe’s latest interview with psychologist Dr. Rheeda Walker and his advice on embracing mental health and anxiety during these challenging times. They discuss the impacts of the murder of George Floyd, their reactions to the current civil unrest, and Joe’s latest project, Intergenerational Health, an initiative that seeks to close the health-wealth gap that Black Americans face in the United States. They also answer all of your questions submitted via Instagram!   Questions Answered: 1. How has COVID brought your existing values to greater life for you and others? 2. What are you reading right now? 3. How have you felt most impactful during quarantine for your community? Especially those in need. 4. What's one thing that you want to see changed when we come out of quarantine. 5. What do you think the future of movement exercise looks like with the increased importance of meditation and mind, body connection in all practices? 6. How has your range of optics goal attainment grown during a period of heavier restriction? 7. Explain carb cycling and timing of nutrient intake for best results.    Have a question or comment you want us to talk about on the show? Submit your questions on the Friend of a Friend review page.  Follow Joe on Instagram @OchoSystem and on Twitter @JoeHolder_ Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Annie Lawless is a serial entrepreneur. She’s a founder of two successful companies - Suja Juice and Lawless Beauty. At just 27 years old, she was Suja’s youngest founder, a company that was one of the US’s first and largest organic juice brands that landed at #1 on INC’s 5000’s Fastest Growing Companies in the food and beverage category. In 2015, Suja sold 50% of the company, 30% to Coca Cola and 20% to Goldman Sachs, at a $300 million valuation. Now she’s building a clean beauty empire with Lawless Beauty - a beauty brand that aims to provide the same makeup we all love to use, but with clean ingredients. In this episode, Annie and I talk about what it’s like to start fresh after the sale of a lifetime, how she’s working to navigate the clean beauty space, and her best entrepreneurial advice, from how to pitch to embracing a little tension.  Hairbrella: hairbrella.com Young Female Farmers: youngfemalefarmers.com Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kirsty Godso is fitness luminary and entrepreneur who’s redefining the wellness industry, or as she likes to call it, “The Business of Bodies.” A New Yorker by way of New Zealand, Kirsty got her start while teaching a class at her local gym and was recruited by Nike on the spot to start working recording workouts for their app, Nike Training Club. Fast-forward, Kirsty is now a global spokeswoman for the brand and a Nike Master Trainer, often featured as the face of their app for her high intensity workouts and hot sauce burpees. She’s  also the founder of her own high intensity collective, Pyrogirls, and her own protein powder company Made Of. In this episode, Kirsty and I talk about growing up in New Zealand and moving to the big bad apple, why she’s challenging gender norms in the gym, and how she’s defined her “why” in fitness and beyond. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ezinma is a classically-trained violinist, composer, and model, who’s captured the hearts of thousands through her genre-bending covers that have gone viral. Known on Instagram as “Classical Bae,” Ezinma’s sound combines her classical background with the beat of today’s greatest hits, and can often be found sharing her sound on the streets of New York or with her electric violin in a nightclub. Ezinma got her big break when she received a message on Facebook from Beyoncé’s musical director to join the singer on stage at Barclay’s Center. She then joined Beyoncé on tour for three years, and went on to also collaborate with incredible talent like Stevie Wonder, Kendrick Lamar, and Jorja Smith. Today, Ezinma is a solo artist with a mission to defy the “classical violinist” stereotype. She recently signed to Universal Classics and plans to release her debut project, “Beethoven Pleads The Fifth,” in Summer of 2020. In this episode, Ezinma tells us about her upbringing in Nebraska and being labeled an “orch dork,” what it was like to work alongside Beyonce and manifest your own dreams, and how she plans to break musical boundaries and disrupt the classical industry with her first album.   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Assemblymember Sydney Kamlager represents the 54th Assembly District of California, encompassing Baldwin Hills, the Crenshaw community, all of Culver City, Ladera Heights, Leimert Park, Mar Vista, Mid-City Los Angeles, Palms, Pico-Union, Westwood and Windsor Hills. Kamlager has dedicated her work to creating solutions for equity and justice. In 2019, she passed two bills that incorporated implicit bias training into continued education for healthcare professionals, lawyers and judges. She serves as the Chair of the Select Committee on Incarcerated Women and a member of the board of Planned Parenthood Los Angeles. She’s also now the author of a new bill called The C.R.I.S.E.S Act, which calls for community-groups, over the police, to respond to 911 calls from people during a mental health crisis, unhoused people, people exposed to community  violent, and people with substance abuse disorders. In this episode, Assemblymember Kamlager gives us a lesson on what it really means to defund the police, her thoughts on policy reform and The Justice in Policing Act of 2020, and why she believes bills like The C.R.I.S.E.S Act is the answer to taking power away from police and back in the hands of our communities.   Senator Holly Mitchell: (213) 745-6656 Assemblymember Phil Ting: (415) 557-2312  AB2054 Bill Information: http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200AB2054 Support the C.R.I.S.E.S Act in California here! https://allianceforbmoc.org/crises-act Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shayna Taylor is a wellness influencer and entrepreneur transforming the self-care industry with a radically compassionate approach. She's the founder of Shayna’s Kitchen, a lifestyle brand that features food and nutrition remedies with gluten, corn and dairy-free recipes, healthy living tips, and her own line of matcha. Just this past April, Shayna launched Bottle & Stone, a collection of premium handcrafted CBD-based remedies and skincare products that she grows on her own farm in Vermont. In this episode, Shayna tells us how she set out to create a non-prescriptive lifestyle platform that encourages people to take their health into their own hands, why she feels like the CBD industry is in desperate need of innovation, and some of her best tips and tricks to staying healthy during our time at home. For 20% off fresh, delicious meals from Sakara, use code FRIEND at Sakara.com Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joanna Simkin is a celebrity makeup artist and groomer. She’s one of the most in-demand talents in the industry, with a clientele list that includes names like Issa Rae, Megan Rapino, Zayn Malik, Kerry Washington, Storm Reid, Troye Sivan, Frank Ocean, and more. In this episode, Joanna tells us all about her upbringing in San Francisco, what it was like moving to New York in the early 2000s, and how she skipped beauty school and went to beauty bootcamp by getting her start in doing makeup for music videos. She also fills us in on how she utilized Twitter to get her first client, what goes in to creating some of the most popular beauty trends on the red carpet, and how she’s manifested a successful career grounded in being an ally and champion for inclusivity and diversity. The Age of Instagram Face: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/decade-in-review/the-age-of-instagram-face Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brandin Cohen is the CEO and Founder of Liquid I.V. Brandin started the company in 2012 when he was 24-years-old with a game changing product - an electrolyte drink mix that utilizes breakthrough science of Cellular Transport Technology (CTT) to deliver hydration and other key nutrients into your bloodstream faster and more efficiently than water alone. Eight years later, Liquid I.V. has now sold over 100 million servings of their breakthrough Hydration Multiplier product. They’ve also donated over 5 million servings to people in need around the world, from communities in Nepal to Haiti, through their brand mission of one serving donated for every one serving purchased. The company has also taken on an all-star team of backers - like Kendall Jenner, Justin Bieber, Gary Vaynerchuck, Steve Aoki, and Maria Shriver -that have skyrocketed the brand to be the go-to brand in the hydration space. In this episode, Brandin tells us how he built a business with giving back as its key pillar, some of their craziest but smartest brand pivots, and how we can help them give back during COVID-19.  Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this special series, I’ve been calling some of my dear friends to see how they’re doing in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. In an effort to provide some sense of comfort and normalcy, these conversations are here to provide you with good companionship while we’re all stuck at home, and to also let you know that we're here with you through it. This week features my friend Connor Holloway, a member of the corps de ballet of the American Ballet Theater. Connor and I met when we were young dancers at an ABT summer intensive in Detroit when we were in our early teens. While I quit by 17, Connor went the full nine yards, and has now performed in some of the company’s best shows like The Nutcracker, Whipped Cream, and all the company’s full length ballets. He also happens to run the company’s Instagram account. Connor and I discuss what it's like to be a performer in a time of solitude, how the arts are dramatically adapting, some sacrifices the whole team at ABT have taken, and how he’s using his role on the social media team to lift the curtain on the ballet world and provide support and love to the all the behind-the-scenes talent that helps bring ABT to life. ABT presents Together Tonight on Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00 EDT. Sending virtual love from my couch to yours! Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you have an Instagram account, chances are you've been sent a BennyDrama skit. Benito Skinner, also known by his stage name BennyDrama, is a writer, performer, actor, and comedian who’s original comedy skits have gone viral for his brilliantly funny impersonations of everyone from Noah Centineo to Timothée Chalamet to the Kardashian family. In this episode, Benny and I discuss how he went from a small-town football star to one of the most famous comedians on the Internet at just 25-years-old. We also touch on what he sees as a new era of comedy, who he gets tagged in the most to impersonate, advice he has for aspiring creators, and his syllabus of the best movies and tv shows to get you through quarantine. Stay healthy, focused, and energized with 20% off your order of fresh, delicious meals delivered straight to your door from Sakara. Enter code FRIEND at checkout. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this special series, I’ve been calling some of my dear friends to see how they’re doing in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. In an effort to provide some sense of comfort and normalcy, these conversations are here to provide you with good companionship while we’re all stuck at home, and to also let you know that we're here with you through it. This week features my friend Madison Utendahl, the founder and CCO of her own content and social media company, Utendahl Creative. Madison’s a storytelling genius. She was on the founding teams of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Refinery29’s 29Rooms, and the Museum of Ice Cream, where she’s lead social media strategy and experiential marketing initiatives that have even won her two Webby Awards. In this episode, Madison gives us a masterclass in marketing with empathy, tells us about the non-negotiable addition to her routine during quarantine, how touching base with her grandmother has brought her solace and clarity, and the best advice she has for brands who need to be pivoting right now. Sending virtual love from my couch to yours! Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bala is a Los Angeles based movement company founded in 2018 by husband-and-wife team Natalie Holloway and Maximilian Kislevitz. During a sabbatical in Southeast Asia, Natalie and Max realized that old school wrist and ankle weights were in desperate need of innovation and decided to design a stylish weighted band that amplifies the fitness benefits of just about any routine. After a successful Kickstarter funding run and two years under their belt, Bala did $2.1 million in their first calendar year with their collection of colorful, silicon bands, available in two different weight options and a design so sleek you could wear them with a gown. In February 2020, they appeared on ABC's Shark Tank and received a $900,000 investment from Mark Cuban and tennis legend Maria Sharapova, and are now up 466% in sales since this time last year. In this episode, Natalie and Max answer all your burning questions about the Shark Tank experience, provide tips on how to perfectly pitch yourself, and fill us on in what their plans are for their new investment with two of the most brilliant investors in their back pocket.  Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this special series, I’ve been calling some of my dear friends to see how they’re doing in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. In an effort to provide some sense of comfort and normalcy, these conversations are here to provide you with good companionship while we’re all stuck at home, and to also let you know that we're here with you through it. This week features my friend Aurora James, the founder of Brother Vellies. In this episode, we touch on topics like finding joy in the small things, being creative without having to be productive, the importance of connecting with your neighbors, re-defining sustainability in the face of a pandemic, and the social issue that’s demanding Aurora’s attention right now. Sending virtual love from my couch to yours! Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cyndi Ramirez wants you to chill. She's the founder and CEO of Chillhouse, a first-of-its-kind destination for modern self-care, offering facials, infrared therapy, massages, nail and pedicure services alongside a wellness cafe. After being frustrated with the lack of enjoyable and affordable spa options in NYC, she opened her first destination in the Lower East Side in 2017. Chillhouse has quickly become a go-to reprieve for New Yorkers in the midst of the city’s craziness, and has now expanded to a second flagship location in Soho, a clean beauty e-commerce platform, and a wellness publication called The Chill Times. In this episode, Cyndi and I talk about re-defining and democratizing self-care, how she transitioned from nightlife to owning once of the coolest spa empires in NYC, and where she sees hospitality going in the time of coronavirus.  Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Call Your Friends! is back! In this special series, I’ve been calling some of my dear friends to see how they’re doing in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. In an effort to provide some sense of comfort and normalcy, these conversations are here to provide you with good companionship while we’re all stuck at home, and to also let you know that we're here with you through it. This week features someone I deeply admire, Zara Rahim, a communications strategist who’s lent her brain to the likes of The White House, Uber, Vogue, and The Wing. In this episode, we touch on topics from checking in on yourself, career advice, handling shame, ways to support your neighbors, and the "social norms" we’re leaving behind once this is all over. Sending virtual love from my couch to yours! Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Raissa Gerona is the Chief Brand Officer of REVOLVE and Co-Founder of Alliance Apparel. Leading the REVOLVE Brand Marketing team, Raissa spearheads the company’s unparalleled influencer marketing strategy, bringing the REVOLVE brand to life with social media activations and events. In 2010, Gerona co-founded Lovers + Friends, the first in-house brand to be brought under the Alliance Apparel umbrella in 2013, and is now one of REVOLVE’s top-selling brands. Gerona continues to build REVOLVE’s brand awareness, lead experiential marketing campaigns and strategy to ensure it is at the forefront of contemporary fashion for savvy millennial and Generation Z consumers. In this episode, Raissa and I talk about how she started as a brand designer and rose in the ranks to become REVOLVE’s CBO, what the pioneer of influencer marketing sees for its future, and how REVOLVE has changed amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Call Your Friends! is back with two new guests! In this special series, I’ve been calling some of my dear friends to see how they’re doing in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. In an effort to provide some sense of comfort and normalcy, these conversations are here to provide you with good companionship while we’re all stuck at home, and to also let you know that we're here with you through it. This week features actor and entrepreneur Patrick Shwarzenegger and Blogger and Founder of Happily Grey, Mary Lawless Lee. In this episode, we touch on bio-hacking your mind during a mentally strenuous time, ways to support your local community, some new hobbies we’ve taken up at home, and advice on how some of our friends and their businesses are being nimble during this time. Sending virtual love from my couch to yours! Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah Levey is the Co-Founder and CEO of Y7 Studio. At 26-years-old, Sarah launched Y7 as an answer to her personal desire for something other than traditional yoga. Y7 is known for its “Sweat Drippin’, Beat Bumpin’ Candlelit Yoga” - classes combine 60-minutes of intensity with infrared heat, a dark room, and strength conditioning to a playlist of today’s greatest hits from Frank Ocean to Drake. Since launching in 2013, the Y7 brand has expanded to a bicoastal business with 15 studios across New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. In 2017, Sarah was named an All-Star Entrepreneur of 2018 by Inc. Magazine and placed on the cover of its “America’s 500 Fastest Growing Companies” issue. Sarah also gets candid about her personal life and opens up about her previous miscarriages, how she and her husband and co-founder Mason have coped with loss, their marriage and business relationship, and the exciting news that they’re expecting their first baby boy in June! In this episode, Sarah and I talk about how she’s balancing it all, the highs and lows of her pregnancy journey, and how she’s built a culture and community around Y7 that’s growing and flowing across the country. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hello from quarantine! In this special episode, I call three of my dear friends and see how they’re doing in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. In an effort to provide some sense of comfort and normalcy, these conversations are here to provide you with good companionship while we’re all stuck at home, and to also let you know that I’m here with you through it. Sending love to this community and all around the world! Check in on your friends!   This week features Koreen Odiney of We’re Not Really Strangers, Gabriela Annacone who leads Experiential Marketing at Shopify, with her husband Nick Annacone, the Chief Operating Officer of Kith, and writer and mental health advocate Scarlett Curtis. 1:27 - Koreen Odiney 20:15 - Nick & Gabriela Annacone 43:14 - Scarlett Curtis Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hannah Marks is an actress, writer, and director who has starred in features like Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, The Runaways, Dawn, Necessary Roughness, Weeds, and The Amazing Spider-Man. She’s been named one of Rolling Stone's 25 under 25 Artists Changing the World, a Forbes 30 under 30 2020 honoree, and one of Wall Street Journal’s 10 Biggest Rising Stars. Her latest project is Banana Split, a movie she co-wrote, produced, and starred alongside Dylan Spouse and Liana Liberato, which released just this past Thursday to 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. Her next project is directing John Green’s next adaptation, Turtles All The Way Down, which she will be one of the youngest female to ever direct a major studio production. In this episode, Hannah and I talk through how we are in the midst of coronavirus, her evolution as a young actress to directing studio films, and the stories she’s itching to tell right now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

She produces zero garbage - she sends nothing to landfill, nothing in a trash can, and focuses primarily on recycling and composting. At 28-years-old, she’s the founder of Trash is for Tossers, a community of over 300,000 followers where she documents her Zero Waste lifestyle in New York City. She also has a YouTube channel where she gives sustainable tips and tricks and recipes to make everyday products in the comfort of your own home. After seeing how many people wanted to get involved in zero waste, she started the Package Free, a total zero waste store that sells everything from zero waste home supplies to vibrators to baby toys. Today, the zero waste store says it has diverted over 4 million plastic straws, 3 million plastic bags and 1.5 million single-use bottles and cups from sitting in landfills. The eco-conscious company has now grown to a second location in the Chelsea Market and just secured a $4.5 million seed round with investors like Casper’s founder Neil Parikh and Scooter Braun. In this episode, Lauren and I talk about the harsh stigmas around sustainability, how she’s saving money, eating healthier, and feeling better, and how Package Free is on its way to being the largest distributor of sustainable products in the world.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

At just 19 years old, Adina Kamkhatchi and her brother Mayer used $1,000 of their savings to start their own business. What once started as making jewelry at their parents kitchen table, has now become a a multi-million dollar jewelry company just five years later. The sibling duo now own and run Adina’s Jewels with a product line of over 1,500 SKUS, a store in Brooklyn, a nationwide partnership with Nordstrom, and a cult following of fans with celebrities like Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Hailey Baldwin and more. In this episode, Adina opens up about how jewelry allowed her to overcome insecurities, how to build a million dollar company from just $1,000, and what she sees next for the jewelry industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Growing up in San Francisco, Sami Miro was known as the “weird vintage girl,” wearing recycled clothing she found in the back of American Rag to her 9-5 start up job. Today, she runs one of fashion’s coolest vintage brands and is a leader in the conversation on sustainability. In 2016, she took her passion for sourcing vintage clothing and turned it into a profession by founding Sami Miro Vintage, an eco-conscious clothing line specializing in sourcing and reconstructing one-of-a-kind vintage garments curated from around the world. Her clothing has been seen on the likes of Bella Hadid, Kylie Jenner, Kaia Gerber, Selena Gomez, Drake, The Weekend, Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, and Hailey Baldwin, and she just released her first runway collection in collaboration with Heron Preston. In this episode, Sami talks about what it means to be an impact designer in 2020, the challenges we’re facing in fashion sustainability today, and how she built a business based off excelling in her difference. To keep up with Sami, follow her on Instagram @SamiMiro and shop Sami Miro Vintage at samimirovintage.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sheena Yaitanes is the founder of Kosas, a clean beauty brand she created in her Los Angeles home in 2015. While studying chemistry and biology at UC Irvine, Sheena found herself frustrated with a beauty industry filled with products that never felt good, healthy, or looked right on her skin. Fusing her scientific background and passion for painting, Sheena set out to create a one-of-a-kind lipstick with a strong focus on clean, non-toxic formula and shades that redefine the idea of nude for all skin tones. The brand launched with four lipstick shades, and every item had to achieve three things: look just right, be easy and straightforward in application, and act as skincare. Today, Kosas has expanded its product line to 12 lipstick shades, lip glosses, balms, makeup cases, and their cult-favorite products, the 10 Second Eyeshadow and Tinted Face Oil. Kosas is sold on Sephora, Goop, and Violet Grey, has a fan base of names like Gwyneth Paltrow and Gisele, and just closed a Series B funding round with investors like Leandra Medine and Scooter Braun. In this episode, Sheena and I talk about how she built a beauty brand from her kitchen table, where Kosas will go with the new investment, and how she wants to redefine the idea of modern beauty. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joe Holder is no ordinary wellness enthusiast. And at just 29-years-old, he’s the founder of his own wellness company The Ocho System, a Nike Master Trainer, the Creative Director of Wellness for SmartWater, a GQ fitness contributor, the Director of Performance and Culture for WHOOP, and a trainer to some of the most influential faces around the world like Naomi Campbell, Bella Hadid, and Virgil Abloh. His ideology goes beyond just the physical, approaching wellness from a spiritual, pragmatic, and holistic viewpoint that makes his advice impossible to ignore. Joe’s accolades and thought-provoking take on wellness have skyrocketed him as a face of modern wellness and captivated thousands of loyal followers who turn to Joe for everything from curing anxiety to working out on the road. When he’s not doing all that, he also happens to be Olivia’s best friend and co-founder of a non-profit they launched together in 2018 called System of Service. In this episode, Joe and Olivia talk about the key lessons in maintaining a best friendship and work relationship, their dreams for making service an integral part of the human experience, and how a healthy dose of paranoia drives his success.   To keep up with Joe, follow him on Instagram @OchoSystem and Twitter @JoeHolder. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Caroline Daur is a German-born fashion blogger and media mogul. She’s a personality who has risen to the top of her field with over 2 million followers and brand partnerships with brands like Fendi, Dior, Valentino, Off-White, Adidas, Roger Vivier, Nike, Cartier, and Levis on her resume. She’s been covered in publications like Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, InStyle, Grazia, Who What Wear, Refinery 29, and is a street style staple around the world for her chameleon-like style that shows her dressed up like a princess one day and in all black the next. If her covetable fashion sensibility wasn't enough, her YouTube HIIT workouts went viral ( it will change your life and kill your abs, trust us), and keeps her travelers wondering where she’s going next on her 300 travel days per year. But it’s her unwavering sense of self, goofy energy, and down-to-earth mentality that makes her one of the most popular talents on Instagram. In this episode, Caro tells us about her journey from a small village in Germany to having a collaboration with Mac Cosmetics, how she’s used social media as a form of self-reflection, and an exciting, out-of-the-box, next step in her career. To keep up with Caro, follow her on Instagram @CaroDaur and visit her blog at CaroDaur.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In just six years, Josh Zad has built a beverage empire as the founder of LA’s cult-favorite coffee shop chain Alfred Coffee, Alfred Tea Room, and Calidad Beer. In 2013, he opened his first Alfred Coffee location with its social media-friendly catchphrase "But First, Coffee.” on the idyllic Melrose Place. Since then, Zad has successfully scaled to 16 locations across the U.S. and Japan, and has recently expanded his beverage empire with a shift to his Mexican-style beer concept – Calidad Beer. Less than one year after launch, Calidad can be found in over 900 location across Southern California, from Whole Foods to Disneyland. In this episode, Josh tells us the secret to building a brand-first business, how to overcome indecision, and his next business venture that will have people lining up in West Hollywood yet again.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter, and performer Maggie Rogers joins us to discuss her journey from a small town singer/songwriter to global pop stardom. Just three years ago, Maggie performed her NYU senior thesis, which we now know and love as her hit song “Alaska” for Pharrell during a master class, and the video went viral. The Maryland-born artist signed with Capitol Records and has since released an EP, Now That The Light Is Fading, and last year she debuted her first record, Heard It In A Past Life. The album landed at #2 on the Billboard charts, and the record’s tour included headliner stops at Coachella and Lollapalooza, two nights at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall, and a performance on SNL. She’s received praise from the likes of Pitchfork, NPR, and Vogue, was placed on the TIME 100 NEXT 2019 List, the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, and just received her first GRAMMY nomination for Best New Artist. Maggie’s songs have surpassed 650 million streams globally, and her music has built a cult following of loyal fans who she says if they weren't her fans, they’d be “people she’d be at the same house party as.” In this episode, Maggie talks about finding life after touring, gives us her masterclass on navigating the entertainment industry, and why her next business move might not be what we think.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alyssa Coscarelli, aka @AlyssaInTheCity, is a freelance writer, consultant, and fashion influencer based in New York City. Alyssa launched her career as a writer at Refinery29 where she covered fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. With a sharp perspective, vintage-inspired aesthetic, and cool fashion sensibility, Alyssa quickly aggregated a large social media following of fashion-loving, savvy followers. She's become one of the most well-known sources to find inspiration of any kind - from trends to interior design, styling tips, beauty, travel guides, new brands, and more. Alyssa is known for keeping it real - personally and professionally - and has championed the influencer space, working with brands like Gucci to Burberry, heading up innovative new retail concepts, and has a personal website coming soon. In this episode, Alyssa touches on how a disastrous interview changed her life, her thoughts on the influencer stigma, and how she's trailblazing her own lane based around being 100% herself. For more, follow Alyssa at @AlyssaInTheCity and subscribe tot he Friend of a Friend podcast on Apple Podcasts. This episode is brought to you by Tory Burch. Our Tory Burch event will be hosted on December 10th from 7-9pm at the Tory Burch store on Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles. To join us, email [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you've been to an airport in the past few years, chances are, you've seen Away suitcases in abundance. But just four years ago, Jen Rubio found herself stranded in an airport with a broken bag and not a single go-to brand to solve her problem. So in 2015, she and her co-founder Steph Korey decided to found Away, a luggage company that would change the way people travel today. The result was a collection of sleek luggage at an affordable price, complete with a portable charger and more travel essentials that emulate the modern traveler today. Away has sold over 1 million suitcases and counting worldwide and created a cult following of jet-setting customers who have made their product their most trusted travel companion. The company has raised over $156 million in support and recently announced its $1.4 billion valuation. In this episode, Jen and I talk about what it's really like to work in tech as a woman, how a coffee table book saved their business, and how she's determined to have it all at no expense. For more, follow Jen on Instagram at @Jennifer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.