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Dee Murthy (@deemurthy) is a successful entrepreneur and the founder of multiple fashion brands including Menlo House, Five Four, Young & Reckless, New Republic and Grandac. Dee started the brand Five Four while still in college at USC with his best friend and business partner Andres Izquieta and has watched the business both evolve and massively succeed over the past fifteen years. Recently, in an effort to better connect with his customers and ultimately save his company $10 million in marketing spends, Dee has dove into the world of digital influencer, launching both a successful podcast, Group Chat and vlog, Life of Dee.

Dee and Justine met in 2010, through a mutual friend and naturally both outgoing individuals, they have continued to watch their worlds collide ever since. An energetic, happy-go-lucky, welcoming person, Dee is the ultimate connector and common link behind so many great relationships and friendships.

In this episode, Justine and Dee discuss Dee's journey as an entrepreneur, the true keys behind being able to cultivate such good relationships and what it takes to succeed and stay up with the culture in 2018.

Thank you for listening! Please be sure to subscribe and download so you know when the next episode is coming and also be sure to rate and review Show Me Your Friends on Apple Podcasts here: http://bit.ly/showmeyourfriendspodcast

SHOW NOTES

4:10 Why Dee is trying to be a social influencer

6:20 Why people are more able to relate to him over a celebrity influencer

9:00 Why he’s so forthcoming with information on how he’s succeeded

13:45 How he empowers the people who work for him

15:25 Where he got the idea to launch a subscription service

16:15 $15 million in first year // Menlo Club story

18:23 His business vs. major retailers and how they’ve evolved

22:35 How Dee and Justine met

28:19 How does Dee know everyone?

35:45 Doing business with best friendW

37:35 hitting rock bottom in business

38:30 Launching Y&R with drama

40:55 On investing

47:11 Dealing with racism or discrimination in fashion and as a business owner

51:25 On staying up to date with the “culture.”

55:30 How he balances running multiple business, a family, being an influencer etc.

1:04:30 Why he thinks we are in the world where you have to do everything now

1:05:53 Top quality Dee looks for in a friend

1:08:15 On bringing the right people around

1:10:32 Where he gets the courage to chase all of these goals

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Bresha Webb (@BreshaWebb) is one of the hottest up and coming actresses in Hollywood right now. Talented and hilarious, Bresha is currently starring in the NBC sitcom Marlon, alongside television veterans, Marlon Wayans and Essence Atkins. Come September, Bresha can seen on the silver screen alongside Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish in Hart's upcoming film, Night School. Amongst other titles, Bresha has reoccurred several times on ER, Grey's Anatomy, and starred in the NBC sitcom, Truth Be Told.

Justine and Bresha met in 2010 on the set of the television show, Love That Girl, where Justine was an intern and Bresha played the role of Imunique. From there, they built a friendship that has withstood a number of life's challenges from life threatening situations to bad breakups, as well as celebrating many wins together.

In this episode, Justine and Bresha keep it light and funny discussing their adventures in LA, Bresha's journey through the entertainment industry, building and working with friends and even attempting to squash Bresha's beef with Drake. Dropping gems on friendship and reaching your full potential, Bresha will undoubtedly keep you laughing.

You can find Bresha on IG and Twitter @BreshaWebb.

You can find Justine on IG @justineslife and on Twitter @justine_brown

You can find the show on IG @showmeyourfriends and on Twitter @SMYFPodcast

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Arian Foster (@arianfoster) is maybe best known as the All-Pro running back for the Houston Texans, who after going undrafted, went on to become a 4x Pro Bowler and the teams all-time leading rusher. However, at this point Arian may be better identified as a modern day renaissance man. Following retirement, Arian has successfully taken on many hats including host of the very popular “Now What?” podcast, as well as hip-hop artist, with the release of his debut project “Flamingo and Koval” under the alias of Bobby Feeno, which received over 1 million streams in its first two weeks.

Justine and Arian met at the University of Tennessee where they both attended college and also shared a flag football field, where Arian coached The Goon Squad, Justine’s flag football team.

A very outspoken, well-educated and well-articulated person, Arian brings great perspective and insight to the show on a number of topics including his career as a football player, why and how he transitioned into retirement, his venture into music, why he doesn’t value money, how he’s established his current priorities and his take on current events and controversies like Trump, Kanye and college athletics.

As always, thanks for listening! Please be sure to subscribe and download so you know when the next episode is coming and also rate and review Show Me Your Friends on Apple Podcasts here: http://bit.ly/showmeyourfriendspodcast

You can find Arian Foster on IG and Twitter @arianfoster.

You can follow Show Me Your Friends on IG at @showmeyourfriends and on Twitter @SMYFPodcast.

You can find Justine on IG at @justineslife and on Twitter at @justine_brown.

NOTES

3:17 How he transitioned to his post football career

5:22 On perspective and not taking things for granted

10:56 On his new album Flamingo and Koval

14:01 University of Tennessee memories

16:29 On how Arian and Justine met and coaching the Goon Squad

19:02 On his football career at the University of Tennessee

21:59 On receiving death threats in college

24:10 On the business of the NCAA and paying college athletes

29:07 On why his goal is not to make more money

34:30 On his decision to retire from the NFL when he did

35:33 On finding his contentment in life

36:31 Perception vs. Reality

38:12 Why he is an advocate for going to therapy

41:03 On building a small circle as your support system

45:01 On early philosophy and philosophers

46:59 On vetting what you see and read on the internet

49:29 On reality vs. morality in our current political climate

52:22 On Donald Trump and political correctness

54:15 Why he considers himself a pessimist

59:35 On rational vs. irrational human beings

1:01:42 On Kanye West and being a free thinker

1:10:45 On the absence of journalistic integrity in today’s media

1:15:42 On needing your own standard of truth

1:17:48 On Flaming and Koval’s tie to Tupac and his musical inspiration

1:21:10 On using samples in music

1:24:08 On investing in himself and his passions and dreams

1:25:50 On music being an investment in his own mental health and personal therapy

1:28:31 What he would tell a star athlete heading into college

1:30:09 On feeling like the “athlete” title is stain post career

1:33:21 The top quality he looks for in a friend

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Jonathan Kite (@jonathankite) is an actor, comic and an incredible impressionist. You may or may not recognize him as “Oleg,” the hilarious Ukrainian cook from CBS’ 2 Broke Girls.

When Justine met Jonathan he had not yet booked 2 Broke Girls, but was nailing a near perfect impression of Vince Vaughn, preparing for a role on a sketch comedy show for Fox.

Since then, Jonathan has shot six seasons and 138 episodes of a hit comedy show and remained virtually the exact same person, including driving his 1999 Chevy Cavalier until it’s death just last year. (RIP)

In this episode, Jonathan and Justine discuss the relationships you build filming a six season show, the motives and drive behind why he does what he does, his midwest values that have stuck with him through his journey and a whole lot of sneakers and Chicago basketball.

You can find Jonathan Kite on IG and Twitter @jonathankite.

You can follow Show Me Your Friends on IG at @showmeyourfriends and on Twitter @SMYFPodcast.

You can find Justine on IG at @justineslife and on Twitter at @justine_brown.

SHOW NOTES

8:36 Working in theater again on “The Nerd”

11:13 How Jonathan and Justine met

14:48 On their friendship together and real friendships in LA

18:27 On basketball and sneakers

22:12 On growing up in Chicago watching MJ

26:59 On college players and getting paid

29:28 On doing six seasons of 2 Broke Girls

32:17 The bond created with co-stars Kat Dennings, Beth Behrs, Matthew Moy and Garrett Morris

33:07 The end of 2 Broke Girls

34:31 On enjoying the road and the journey over “the championship.”

35:58 On how the people make the experience

40:33 What it’s like to be “playing with” people at the top level in entertainment

44:02 On driving his ’99 Chevy Cavalier “The Hulk”

45:51 On what made him want to be an entertainer and who inspired him

47:02 Why being an entertainer doesn’t make him any better than anyone else

49:05 On being inspired by Robin Williams

51:16 On leaving this place a little better than he found it

53:46 His Midwest values and valuing relationships over money

58:00 Getting his first pair of Jordans

1:00:00 What his dream project would be

1:01:00 On doing impressions and a few incredible examples

1:08:00 What characteristic he looks for in a friend

1:09:09 The Mantra he lives by

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Roland Buck III (@rolandbuckiii) is one of the first friends Justine ever met when she moved to LA. Roland too, had just moved to LA, after dropping out of college to pursue his dream of acting. Now, eights years later, the dream is no longer a pursuit but a reality.

Roland is currently a series regular on Chicago Med, which got renewed for a fourth season and will be filming this summer and he can also currently be found plastered all over billboards in LA, as he stars alongside Adam Sandler and Chris Rock in the new Netflix movie ‘The Week Of.’

In this episode, Justine and Roland discuss his journey as an emerging actor, ignoring opinion and believing in oneself with conviction, his persistence to get to the goal and how his dad badly embarrassed him on his first major red carpet with Adam Sandler.

You can find Roland on IG and Twitter @rolandbuckiii.

You can follow Show Me Your Friends on IG at @showmeyourfriends and on Twitter @SMYFPodcast.

You can find Justine on IG at @justineslife and on Twitter at @justine_brown.

SHOW NOTES

2:32 How Justine and Roland Met

4:37 His decision to enroll in USC’s acting program

9:34 Persevering through the no’s and ignoring opinion

11:13 Trusting that conviction and feeling in your guy when you’re called to do something

12:33 When he realized he had what it takes to act as a career

13:35 His first day on Chicago Med

15:44 Growing up looking up to Adam Sandler and then working with him

19:41 Pinch me moment share a set with Adam Sandler and Chris Rock

22:26 On keeping his inner circle strong but small

25:34 His hustle to get his current manager and why he has kept him since day one

31:39 His routine and how he’s avoided getting “lost in the sauce” in Los Angeles

33:59 On keeping momma around to keep him humble

36:00 How his dad crashed the red carpet with Adam Sandler

39:59 Who he’d like to see himself working with in the future

40:54 Justine’s story about beating Michael B Jordan in spades

43:05 On convincing oneself that your capable of accomplishing whatever you dream of

44:55 On embracing the journey and the present

46:50 His plans to travel abroad this summer

53:04 The most important quality he looks for in a friend

53:24 The mantra he lives by

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Allyson Felix (@af85) is an Olympic gold medalist sprinter and the most decorated female track and field Olympian in U.S. history with a total of nine Olympic medals. She is the only female track and field athlete to ever win six Olympic gold medals. On the track,, Allyson is fierce competitor, but off of it, she is a humble, soft-spoken, loving friend and active role model.

Having met Allyson in 2010, Justine had a front row seat to not just one, but two of her Olympic journeys, both of which were nothing short of incredible. She has also had the opportunity to volunteer alongside her in the community and witness firsthand what a well-rounded human being she is.

In this episode, Justine and Allyson talk about what it’s like to be the greatest to ever do something, what it takes to not only make an Olympics, but also to stay at the top of her sport, her early dreams of being a gymnast, the journey and hardships she has faced, from injury to loss, and how her tight inner circle has been by her side every step of the way to help her overcome.

You can find Allyson on IG @af85 and on Twitter @allysonfelix.

You can follow Show Me Your Friends on IG at @showmeyourfriends and on Twitter @SMYFPodcast.

You can find Justine on IG at @justineslife and on Twitter at @justine_brown.

3:26 How Justine and Allyson met

5:34 Inside Allyson’s inner circle

8:53 Her journey going pro out of HS while attending USC

13:10 On goals and what it takes to be the greatest to ever do something

14:40 On considering her first two Olympics a failure

15:22 The point she realized she could be an Olympian

17:44 The intricacies of track and field and training to be great

20:56 On injury and the odds she overcame to make the 2016 Olympics

25:11 On how adversity teaches us more than success

27:21 On handling loss in competition

29:25 Why she feels it's her responsibility to give back

33:45 On being a role model

34:20 On Serena Williams as a friend and role model

36:20 On whether the 2020 Olympics is a goal

37:25 On helping LA get the bid for 2028

38:15 On the flaws with the U.S. Olympic trials

40:36 Justine on training with Allyson

43:57 Motto she lives by

44:14 Her biggest inspiration

45:30 Quality she looks for in a friend

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Randall Cobb (@rcobb18) is a Pro-Bowl wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers but more importantly a loyal friend, a wonderful husband, an incredible teammate, a father-to-be and a role model who doesn’t take the title lightly.

Friends for almost 10 years now, Randall and Justine have gone through many of life’s walks together from his rookie season in Green Bay, to battling injuries and depression, his marriage to to his beautiful wife Aiyda in NYC last year and the joy of finding out they would be having a little boy this August.

In this episode, Justine and Randall talk about how his childhood dreams became a reality, playing in the NFL, attending Kentucky over his home state school Tennessee, the tests and trials that come with fame and being a role model, the importance of mental health, the journey of finding oneself, he and Aiyda’s incredible wedding and the brotherhood he has developed with his teammates Aaron Rodgers and Jordy Nelson over the years.

Thank you for listening! Please be sure to rate and review Show Me Your Friends on Apple Podcasts here: http://bit.ly/showmeyourfriendspodcast

You can follow Show Me Your Friends on IG at @showmeyourfriends and on Twitter @SMYFPodcast.

You can find Justine on IG at @justineslife and on Twitter at @justine_brown.

SHOW NOTES

3:23 Why he chose Kentucky over Tennessee

7:55 The friendship

13:08 On Mental Health and athletes battling anxiety and depression

22:32 Valuing people and relationships over material things

25:46 Handling fame and being a role model

28:23 His friendship and brotherhood with Aaron Rodgers

32:01 Growing and finding oneself

33:24 Preparing for life after football

37:20 Expanding perspective and seeing the world from other people’s standpoint

40:21 On Jordy Nelson getting cut and his friendship with him beyond football

42:45 The Cobb wedding of the decade

45:48 Becoming a father and planning for raising a son

52:08 Choosing who should be in your inner circle

53:05 Friends who grow with you

54:02 Letting friends go who don’t serve you

56:10 Leaning on friends to overcome low moments

58:06 Most important quality to look for in a friend

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Candace Parker (@candaceparker) is a WNBA Champion, a 2x NCAA Champion, a 2x Olympic Gold Medalist, a 2x WNBA MVP, a WNBA Finals MVP, a Wade Trophy Winner and the on-court accolades continue. Off the court, Candace is a renowned broadcaster, a role model and most importantly a mother to her 8-year-old daughter Lailaa.

Best friends for over 11 years, Justine and Candace met while attending the University of Tennessee as part of the Lady Vols basketball program under legendary coach Pat Summitt, Candace as a player and Justine as a manager.

In this episode, Candace and Justine once again dive deep into friendship and the growth theirs has endured over the years. They talk about their experiences at the University of Tennessee, winning two National Championships and the influence Pat Summitt had on both of their lives as a coach, mentor and mother figure. Candace breaks down her journey of aspiring for and winning a WNBA championship and they go in depth, for the first time, on the emotions and thoughts Candace experienced after being cut from the USA Basketball team before the Rio Olympics.

Thank you for listening! Please be sure to rate and review Show Me Your Friends on Apple Podcasts here: http://bit.ly/showmeyourfriendspodcast

You can follow Show Me Your Friends on IG at @showmeyourfriends and on Twitter @SMYFPodcast.

You can find Justine on IG at @justineslife and on Twitter at @justine_brown.

SHOW NOTES

3:05 How Justine and Candace first met at UT

7:20 The process of leaving college and going pro

8:45 Rocky Top Tennessee

9:40 On Coach Summitt and what she stood for

18:00 A couple of Candace and Pat’s legendary battles

22:45 Candace’s suspension for her homecoming game

27:40 Final Four shoulder injury

30:30 Growth in the friendship and both moving to LA

39:00 How to love and support your friends

45:30 On being Lailaa’s mom

50:15 Winning a WNBA championship and lessons learned on the journey

54:15 The journey vs. the destination

55:40 Ignoring others opinions and believing in yourself

1:00 Social media and embracing imperfection

1:05:00 Being snubbed from the USA basketball team

1:12:50 Athlete/Team loyalty

1:16:45 Getting lost in the Russian tundra

1:17:45 Top quality in a friend

1:18:45 Productivity tip

1:20:10 Biggest inspiration

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Jess Puccinelli (@JessPuccinelli) is an entrepreneur and the owner of a socially conscious gifting studio based in Los Angeles called Haute Hope (@HauteHopeGives). Jess lives her life focused on intentionality, integrity and hard work. Her company creates gift boxes using products that give back to a good cause or positively impact the world. Justine and Jess’s friendship dates back 10+ years from attending the University of Tennessee together to now, where they both reside in LA.

In this episode, they discuss true friendships and how they grow and evolve over time, the journey of entrepreneurship and leaving a corporate job, the ups, downs and uncertainty that come with starting a new business and how her inner circle influenced her decision to step out on faith to start Haute Hope.

Jess’s business has been featured on CNN, Forbes, Mashable, Nylon, the Huffington Post and several other media outlets, and it’s success has landed her numerous featured speaking engagements. Jess can also be found behind the marketing scenes at Everytable (@foreverytable).

Please be sure to subscribe to and rate Show Me Your Friends on Apple here:

http://bit.ly/showmeyourfriendspodcast

Checkout Jess’s “DREAMY” Spotify playlist here: http://bit.ly/JPDreamy

NOTES

2:40 How this friendship began and grew

11:00 Leaving the corporate world and diving into entrepreneurship

14:25 The role Jess’s inner circle played in encouraging her and backing her idea early

20:00 A symbolic birthday gift

24:00 The importance of having friends who know you and hold you accountable

27:30 Supporting friends’ endeavors and businesses

29:00 What made her start her business Haute Hope and leave her job

35:00 The power of doing over talking

37:45 Overcoming the stress, fear and cluelessness that comes with starting a business

42:39 Handling her first order

45:20 What’s in a Haute Hope box

55:40 Jess’s keys to cultivating quality friendships

57:00 Top quality she looks for in a friend

57:23 Jess’s motto for life

58:00 Her biggest inspirations

1:00:06 Greatest moments in the friendship

1:01:50 Jess’s favorite music & suggestions

1:04:04 Jess’s book recs

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Show Me Your Friends is a podcast hosted by Justine Brown where she sits down with many of her well-regarded friends to explore the power of friendship and how the people in one’s inner circle and the company they keep directly influence their happiness and overall success. Guests featured in this trailer include Allyson Felix, Eric Berry, Candace Parker and Jess Puccinelli.

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