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Alexa Curtis
Join former Radio Disney personality & entrepreneur Alexa Curtis as she teaches you how to be fearless and unfiltered on this weekly show. Read more about Alexa at www.lifeunfilteredwithalexa.com and follow her on social media at @alexa_curtis.
In this episode of Dare to Be Fearless, we're getting real about what it actually takes to be an entrepreneur. From behind-the-scenes challenges to unexpected breakthroughs, I’m sharing the raw, unfiltered truth about building a business — and giving you a life update along the way.
Whether you're just starting out or deep in the grind, this episode is packed with honest lessons, mindset shifts, and encouragement to keep going (even when it’s messy).
If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re cut out for this path, this one’s for you.
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This might just be one of the funniest and most fun episodes we’ve ever recorded. A few months back, I was filming another pizza review in my home state of Connecticut when a guy named Tony unexpectedly jumped into the shot and shouted, “Get this girl a job!” That moment went viral—and the internet instantly fell in love with him.
Thanks to one of you, someone tracked him down and connected us. Now, he's officially a guest on the podcast! I’d call Tony a true Connecticut legend—and in this episode, we dive into everything from growing up in this underrated state to what makes the people here so real and unforgettable.
If you’re new here: I’m Alexa Curtis, a content creator and mental health advocate born and raised in Connecticut. From building my career as a teen entrepreneur to connecting with changemakers across the country, I’ve always believed there’s something incredibly special about this place—and this episode is proof.
Whether you're from Connecticut or just curious why it’s so close to my heart, you’re in for a ride. Let’s get into it.
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This week, one of my best friends Nick joins the show to discuss one side hustle that I'm particulary intrigued by: vending machines. Can this $17K investment make you into a millionaire?
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PSA to aspiring and current founders: you always need a website.
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Welcome the most fearless Rosie Jane Johnston to Dare To Be Fearless this week! Rosie is the founder of the #1 clean perfume brand in the world, By Rosie Jane, sold at stores like Sephora and Nordstrom. Prior to founding BRJ, Rosie was a celebrity makeup artist who did makeup for celebrities like John Mayer and more.
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Solo episode with Alexa about how to network like a fearless and confident boss. In this episode, she covers:
Cold Pitching
How She Landed Her Radio Disney Show
How To Find And Scout Emails
and leaving London for a bit.
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I met Dara Huang at an event in London last year when I first moved to town. Dara is one of those people who lights up the room she walks into.
As a Taiwanese-American architect and designer, renowned for her innovative contributions to contemporary architecture, Dara was born in Florida to Taiwanese immigrants, where she pursued a master's degree in architecture from Harvard University.
In 2013, Dara founded Design Haus Liberty, an international architecture and design practice based in London, with additional offices in Hong Kong. The firm offers a wide range of design services across residential, commercial, hospitality, and retail sectors, establishing itself as a tastemaker and game-changer in the industry. On a personal note, Dara was previously engaged to British property developer Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, with whom she shares a son, Christopher Woolf Mapelli Mozzi, affectionately known as "Wolfie." Despite their separation, they continue to co-parent amicably, with Wolfie also being the stepson of Princess Beatrice.
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Andrew Stern is the Co-creator of Rumble Boxing, one of the most popular boxing studios in the world that is now a franchise model. Andy is the President of Talent & Programming Globally for Rumble Boxing, where he oversees over 100 studios & 1,000 Rumble Boxing Trainers. He was hustling out of his parents basement after high school and through college before the other Rumble founder approached him with an idea, and from there the creation of Rumble began.
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Emma Hinchliffe is a senior writer at Fortune, where she covers women in business and gender issues across business, politics, and culture. Emma and I met at SLUSH, one of the best conferences ever in Helsinki. Emma worked her way up from the school newspaper to landing an internship at USA Today to now being a senior writer at Fortune. Filmed at Metro Podcast Studio in NYC. Get a Chief Swag Officer microphone cover at chiefswagofficer.com with the code CHIEFSWAG10.
What happens when passion meets relentless hustle? Taylor Capuano, the powerhouse co-founder of Cakes Body, takes us on her wild journey from fitness fanatic to CEO of a booming wellness brand. In this exclusive episode, Taylor spills the tea on:
🔥 Her unexpected "Aha!" moment that sparked Cakes Body 💥 The fitness secrets that transformed her followers' lives 💡 The social media strategy that took her from unknown to unstoppable
Whether you're a fitness lover, aspiring entrepreneur, or just looking for that next spark of inspiration, this episode will leave you energized and ready to take on the world. Don't miss Taylor's raw, unfiltered advice that might just change your life!
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I was honored to sit down with Nicole Hockley, Co-Founder of Sandy Hook Promise in Connecticut. On December 14th, 2012, Nicole lost her son Dylan in the Sandy Hook shooting. She's made it her life decision to eradicate school shootings and bring awareness to gun violence. The organization has so far prevented 16 and counting school shootings across the country.
As the co-founder and CEO of the Sandy Hook Promise Foundation, Nicole works every day to protect children from gun and school violence. Sandy Hook Promise Foundation is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and empowering youth and adults to prevent violence in schools, homes, and communities. All opinions are mine and Nicole's independently. Find out more about the Sandy Hook Promise here. Follow Alexa on social media at @alexa_curtis on Instagram and @alexacurtisunfiltered on TikTok.
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Tiffanie Darke is the former VP at A&E Networks and now a sustainability expert and author. In this episode we cover why fast fashion is going to completely ruin the environment over the next 10 years, what happens when you buy from fast fashion companies, and the reality behind cheap clothes. Plus, ways to solve this problem especially if you can't afford to buy more expensive clothing regularly.
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Kit Rich is a renowned fitness expert, celebrity trainer, and entrepreneur based in Los Angeles, California. She has gained recognition for her personalized approach to health and wellness, emphasizing balance and sustainability. Beyond fitness, Kit has pursued her passion for storytelling. In October 2023, she completed her debut feature film, "Isabel's Garden," which she wrote, directed, and produced, showcasing her multifaceted talents and dedication to creative expression.
In this discussion, we go over health and wellness tactics for women, like weightlifting, spinning and creatine, plus Kit's new ventures into producing with her film.
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In this inspiring episode, I sat down with Dr. Amy Cuddy, a renowned social psychologist, bestselling author, and TED Talk sensation, whose talk on body language and "power posing" has captivated millions around the globe. Amy shares her groundbreaking research on the science of presence and how small changes in body language can transform confidence, influence, and connection.
Join us as we explore her journey from overcoming personal challenges to becoming one of the world’s leading experts on how we carry ourselves shapes how others see us—and how we see ourselves. Whether you're navigating your career, relationships, or self-growth, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to help you step into your power and own your presence.
Tune in to discover how you can harness simple but effective techniques to show up as your most authentic, confident self in any situation!
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I went up to Kelly Cutrone at a Starbucks when I was 14-years-old and in NYC. At the time, she was fully focused on her PR firm, People's Revolution, putting together some of the most prominent and famous fashion shows at Lincoln Center at the time. I ended up getting an internship with Kelly, and catching up with her felt so full circle for me since she's truly an icon in the industry.
Now, she's focused on helping creators like Anna Delvey (yes, that Anna) reinvent the narrative behind being a creator. If you want to work in PR or media, this episode is for you.
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Mimi Ikonn is an entrepreneur, author, and co-founder of Intelligent Change, a company known for its transformative tools like the Five Minute Journal and the Productivity Planner. Born in Baku, Azerbaijan, and raised in Toronto, Mimi's journey embodies creativity, resilience, and a commitment to personal growth. Alongside her husband, Alex Ikonn, she has built a brand that empowers individuals to lead intentional and fulfilling lives through simple yet impactful practices.
Mimi is also an influential voice in personal development, sharing her experiences and philosophies on gratitude, mindfulness, and productivity across various platforms. Her ventures are inspired by her passion for helping others achieve mental clarity and success in their personal and professional lives.
As a podcast guest, Mimi's insights on entrepreneurship, self-discovery, and work-life balance resonate deeply with listeners, making her a sought-after figure in the self-improvement and business communities. Her story is a testament to the power of purpose-driven living and the impact of cultivating positive habits.
Medik8, one of the fastest-growing skincare brands in the market, co-founder Daniel Isaacs joins as a guest on Dare to Be Fearless this week!
Medik8 is an award-winning, science-led brand making skincare full of smart, safe ingredients, including retinal, vitamin C and SPF. The brand is approved by derms, doctors, and beauty editors alike due to the simple fact that they deliver results without compromise. The brand has already garnered celeb fans, including Hailey Bieber and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Co-Founder Daniel has been featured by outlets including Forbes and Vogue.
Led by the founders' (two brothers) pioneering and clinically-proven CSA Philosophy (vitamin C plus sunscreen by day, and vitamin A by night), a simple and easy-to-follow regime addressing 90% of aging skin concerns. They embarked on a journey of world-first innovations pioneering technological advances in Vitamin C and patented stabilization in retinoids. The founders earned their reputation as the experts in Vitamin A and the industry’s best-kept secret.
Medik8 is also B Corp certified, making the brand one of only 66 beauty manufacturers within the some 8,000 B Corp community worldwide to be recognized with the distinction. The brand's ongoing efforts include carbon reduction, minimizing packaging impact, continued use of 100% renewable energy, and accreditation as a living wage employer.
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LOREN FUCKING GRAY EVERYONE! Joins Dare To Be Fearless today for a captivating episode about
Being fearless, exisiting as a young person with 53 million TikTok followers, building a sustainable career as an influencer now actress, and so much more...
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How To Cold Call, Handle Rejection And Drive Traffic To Your Brand, with Alexa Curtis.
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Samuel Budd is the founder and CEO of Buddy Media Group, an award-winning independent social and influencer marketing agency. With over a decade of experience in launching and scaling global marketing agencies, Sam has led performance and acquisition strategies for renowned brands such as Apple, Aviva, Procter & Gamble, Spotify, and Bacardi.
He's also an angel investor and co-founded Social Change with Steven Bartlett, a creative media agency.
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Amanda Beausoleil is the Founder and Executive Director of SIRA, a nonprofit that helps people recover from self-injury through an effective and powerful peer-group support model. Amanda struggled with self-injury for 15 years. She found recovery through a self-injury peer support group in New York. In 2019 she left the corporate world and a longstanding career in fashion working for the industry’s most respected brands (Saks Fifth Avenue, Tory Burch, and Coveteur) to take the peer support group and launch it into a full-fledged 501(c)3. She now brings her lived experience and professional expertise as Executive Director.
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In this gripping episode of Dare To Be Fearless, Ian opens up about his harrowing experience of being locked up and the profound lessons he learned during his time behind bars. Join us as he takes you on a journey through the challenges, the camaraderie, and the unexpected moments of clarity that transformed his life.
Ian shares candid stories of resilience, personal growth, and redemption, revealing how his past experiences shaped his present. You’ll hear about the friendships forged in unlikely circumstances, the strategies he used to stay mentally strong, and the pivotal moments that led him to turn his life around. Plus, how he landed his show on HBO.
This episode is a raw, honest look at overcoming adversity and finding purpose after a tumultuous chapter. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, a deeper understanding of the criminal justice system, or simply want to hear an incredible story of survival, this episode is not to be missed!
Tune in for an eye-opening conversation that proves it’s never too late to rewrite your narrative. 🚀✨
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Forbes 30 Under 30 Cadana (payroll system) Co-Founder Ameer Shujjah came to America and started a business that's generated major revenue and press. The world's largest payroll platforms and talent marketplaces use Cadana's APIs to build compliant hiring products in Africa, Asia, and Latin America- but the greater question is how hard is it for immigrant founders to scale and build businesses, and how do you get your parents to support your dreams from across the world?
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Darren Marble is a serial entrepreneur, investor and executive producer of Going Public, a show similar to Shark Tank. We connected on X in April and he has advised me through some highs and lows in business as a young founder. His background (college dropout!) is remarkable, and he and I have some unique thoughts on how to go about cold pitching, landing investors and building a brand on X (Twitter).
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Surprise, I started a new company earlier this year. It's called Chief Swag Officer, and we make custom foam and microphone products for creatives. I've been keeping this a secret for months and I'm finally ready to dive into how this scaled and was created.
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April Uchitel is the former CEO of Violet Grey, a content and commerce company inspired by Hollywood’s beauty culture. Prior to joining Violet Grey, April was a founding member and the chief brand officer of the digital shopping destination Spring and the EVP of global sales for Diane von Furstenberg. Now, she is the founder of The Board, a large consulting group that focuses on helping small and big businesses scale.
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If you want to know how to scale a million dollar brand through marketing, this episode is for you. Oliver is an entrepreneur, speaker and co-founder of Flight Story, a 120+ strong global marketing and communication company founded alongside Steven Bartlett (Diary of a CEO).
Flight Story exists to keep brands at the forefront of what’s possible - through a range of strategy, content, communication and media services.
For over a decade, Oliver has been at the forefront of digital marketing and transformation, helping guide the management teams of many of the worlds most successful companies including: Amazon, Apple, Coca-Cola, TikTok, Twitch, Disney & Uber to name just a few.
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Alex grew up in the SF Bay Area where the definition of “hotness” was dictated by “beautiful” people in popular magazines and TV shows. His entire childhood, he felt trapped in his fat body and hated how he looked. That was until he realized what he had been taught his whole life was a lie. Hotness was more than perfect abs and bulging biceps, it was an attitude. And that he had! Alex is also a Professional Opera Singer, an industry that he thought would be accepting of his fat body. Boy was he wrong.
When Alex began his modeling career in 2016, the entire experience was a fever dream. Fast forward and now Alex is a successful plus-size model, body acceptance advocate and role model to fat guys all around the world. He can currently be seen in every Target in the United States. Alex has worked with Lululemon, Target, Wrangler, Kohls, L’Oreal, Polo Ralph Lauren, Izod, Haband, Kirkland, The Everyman Project, & Arrested Movement. He is the CEO, Founder, and Chief Hot Fat Guy of the Hot Fat Guy Club, an organization he started to dispel the myths around diet culture, fatphobia, and other fat-people stereotypes. The Hot Fat Guy Club is a global, inclusive, exclusive community. It is dedicated to empowering Fat, Big & Tall, Cis, Transgender, and Nonbinary folks, and the people that love them. The Mission of the HFGC is to show the world that Hotness does not come from the outside. Hotness comes from how you carry and care for yourself and others.
The HFGC is a club powered by joy and self-acceptance. We are a support system that encourages, educates, uplifts and inspires fellow members to overcome societal “norms” and embrace their inner Hot Fat Guy–all while having some outrageous fun doing so! Men are dramatically underrepresented in the body positivity movement. Although we have made great strides with broadening the aperture of the types of larger bodies that define beautiful, the movement is primarily led by women. With big love to our sisters and non-binary brethren, HFGC advocates and creates opportunity for body positivity for Hat Fat Guys giving them a voice and community in an underrepresented marketplace.
He created the HFGC because he wanted a community where people are celebrated, not shamed, for their body type. Becoming a model gave Alex his most important job and achievement ever, becoming the Role Model to little fat kids like him, that he never had growing up.
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About Justin Brooks: Justin Brooks has spent his career freeing innocent people from prison. With You Might Go to Prison, Even Though You're Innocent, he offers up-close accounts of the cases he has fought, embedding them within a larger landscape of innocence claims and robust research on what we know about the causes of wrongful convictions.
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My biggest passion project aside from helping you be fearless is helping kids whose parents were incarcerated. Another organization I work with is Pops The Club.
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This episode covers trauma, anxiety and depression. Please watch at your own risk.
Opening up about the years of trauma my family endured when I was growing up that is the reason I started my blog.
When I was 7-years-old, my dad disappeared. What transpired was 5 years of hell based on two false confessions he signed under duress as an undiagnosed diabetic, who was put through the corrupt justice system and left to rot in a prison until he was released.
My biggest passion project aside from helping you be fearless is helping kids whose parents were incarcerated. Another organization I work with is Pops The Club.
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In this episode, we dive deep into the sensational world of Julia Haart from the hit Netflix series "My Unorthodox Life." Join us as we uncover the shocking secrets and jaw-dropping moments that have kept viewers on the edge of their seats. From her dramatic departure from an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community to her meteoric rise in the fashion industry, we explore the highs, lows, and everything in between. Get ready for an unfiltered and thrilling ride through Julia Haart's unconventional journey, packed with exclusive insights and behind-the-scenes revelations that you won't want to miss. Tune in for the ultimate Gen Z breakdown of this captivating reality TV star's life!
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In this episode, we dive deep into the entrepreneurial journey of Terry Rice, a renowned serial entrepreneur with a remarkable track record of building and scaling successful businesses.
Terry's entrepreneurial spirit ignited early on, and he has since navigated the challenges and triumphs of the business world with resilience and determination. His ventures have not only achieved financial success but also made significant impacts in their respective fields. From tech startups to sustainable enterprises, Terry's portfolio showcases his versatility and commitment to creating value and driving positive change.
In this episode, Terry shares invaluable insights from his experiences, discussing the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, the lessons he's learned along the way, and the strategies that have fueled his success. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business owner, or simply fascinated by the stories of trailblazing leaders, this conversation with Terry Rice is sure to inspire and inform.
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In this delicious episode, we sit down with Dana Pollack, the visionary founder of Dana's Bakery. From her beginnings as a photo editor to becoming a celebrated pastry chef and entrepreneur, Dana shares her incredible journey of turning her passion for unique, innovative desserts into a thriving business.
Discover the story behind Dana's Bakery's iconic macarons and other delectable creations that have taken the dessert world by storm. Dana opens up about the challenges she faced, the sweet moments of triumph, and the creative process that drives her to constantly push the boundaries of traditional baking.
Join us as Dana Pollack dishes out valuable insights on entrepreneurship, creativity, and the art of balancing a successful career with a fulfilling personal life. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a dessert enthusiast, or someone looking for a dose of inspiration, this episode is sure to satisfy your cravings.
Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at Dana's Bakery and get ready to be inspired by the woman who redefined the world of sweets!
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Get ready for an explosive episode as we sit down with the charismatic Amir Lancaster from the hit reality show "Summer House"! Amir takes us behind the scenes, revealing untold stories and jaw-dropping moments that never made it to air. From fiery feuds to unexpected alliances, he spills the tea on all the drama that keeps viewers hooked.
Join us as Amir opens up about his personal journey, the highs and lows of life in the spotlight, and the friendships and rivalries that define the Summer House experience. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just love a good reality TV scoop, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and surprising revelations.
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In this exciting episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Griffin Spolansky, the visionary founder behind Mezcla Bars, a trailblazing snack brand that's taking the world by storm!
Join us as we chat with Griffin about his incredible transformation from a college student with a big idea to the CEO of a thriving snack empire. Discover how a dorm room brainstorming session led to the creation of Mezcla Bars, known for their unique flavors and nutritional benefits.
Griffin shares his candid insights on:
- The origins of Mezcla Bars and the spark that ignited the brand.
- Overcoming the challenges of launching a business straight out of college.
- The creative process behind crafting their innovative flavors and recipes.
- Strategies for navigating the competitive snack industry and standing out in a crowded market.
- Lessons learned from scaling Mezcla Bars from a campus startup to a nationally recognized brand. 🏆📈
Tune in to hear Griffin’s stories of grit, passion, and the determination that fueled Mezcla Bars' rise to success. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a fan of disruptive brands, or just love a good success story, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiration!
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Ginni Saraswati is the owner and founder of Ginni Media, a podcasting production house providing multiple podcast services in one company. Through Ginni Media, she produces podcasts for Fortune 500 companies and leading brands like Siemens, Conde Nast and AAA, as well as provides tools for thousands of people creating and producing their own shows.
As the host of The Ginni Show, a multi-award-nominated podcast, she interviews influential people about their experiences across the globe. Guests have included Olympian Erin Mielzynski, Paula Abdul, Ruby Rose, fashion designer Cynthia Rowley, and more. The stories are exciting, inspirational, and tales about finding yourself through travel. She also produces and hosts a daily podcast PodPops where she shares breaking podcast news, tips, tricks, and actionable advice to people in the podcasting industry.
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The New Unfiltered is now Dare To Be Fearless With Alexa Curtis!
The New Unfiltered is now called Dare To Be Fearless! Why Gen Z Is Getting Hired Faster: Top LinkedIn Strategies Revealed with Elinor Honigstein, VP of Business Development at LinkedIn. In this episode we cover:
*What your title should be on LinkedIn
*What your CV should include if you're just starting out
*How to caption attention from recruiters
*What people do wrong on LinkedIn & so much more!
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Richie Frieman is a #1 Best Selling and Award Winning Author and Illustrator, who St. Martin's Press calls, "A modern day Renaissance man" – an apt description for one of the most diverse and unusual careers in literature, at only 44. With over 10 million podcast downloads in over 200 countries, Frieman's show is ranked as one of the top educational podcasts on iTunes. Based on the success of Modern Manners Guy, St. Martin’s Press commissioned Frieman to write a book about professional etiquette in the office place. The result is, Reply All... And Other Ways to Tank Your Career which is now available worldwide, on the shelves of all major booksellers, in print, ebook, and audio formats. REPLY ALL… (a best seller) features Frieman’s unique and humorous insight about manners in the work place, along with interviews he conducted with some of the world’s most famous CEOs, entrepreneurs and industry tastemakers, about their own experiences working their way up the corporate ladder.
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Erica Anderson is Co-Founder and CEO at THE NEW SAVANT. She loves developing businesses that inspire her, especially those that can bring people a sense of ease and joy.
Prior to TNS, she worked at the intersection of tech and media. A sought after disruptor, she worked for MTV News (2008), Katie Couric at CBS News (2009), Twitter (2009-15), Google (2016-19) and with tech journalist, Kara Swisher (2019-20). She was also one of the organizers of the historic Google Walkout, where 20,000 employees protested sexual harassment. She's been named to Fortune's 40 Under 40 in Media and Entertainment, among other honors.
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Chip Wade is the CEO of USHG, founded by Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer. Known for restaurants like Gramercy Tavern and Union Square Cafe, USHG essentially runs the restaurant world. Chip's background of leaving a small, rural town to make it in the restaurant industry is nothing short of remarkable.
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One of my favorite workouts is Pvolve, founded by Rachel Katzman.
Rachel Katzman is not just a fitness entrepreneur; she's a disruptor in the industry. Her journey began with a simple yet powerful vision: to create a workout method that transforms bodies while prioritizing functionality, sustainability, and inclusivity. From this vision, Pvolve was born, a fitness program designed to empower individuals to move with purpose, strength, and grace.
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It's one thing to be cancelled, but what came next is unacceptable.
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Solo episode with Alexa on her body image, confidence and young women who struggle with overusing prescription drugs like Adderall.
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Sherry Jhawar is the co-founder of Blended Strategy Group and Nez Care, an influencer marketing and branding agency. Founded with Allison Statter (Kim K's childhood bestie), Blended Strategy works on tons of activations with brands and celebrities like Gwen Stefani and more. With nearly 15 years of marketing and branding experience, Sherry Jhawar’s “obsession” with consumer brands, product innovation, marketing and advertising, and pop culture runs deep.
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Pro AFL player turned banker turned coffee founder, Nicholas Stone is a native of Melbourne Australia who moved to New York City in 2010. He envisioned Bluestone Lane whilst attending Business School in New York, with the idea of providing a premium coffee experience that can be readily found in Melbourne Australia (but not readily in New York). His story of resilience, consistency and fearlessness is what has made Bluestone Lane expand rapidly since 2010 (and become my favorite latte in NY & LA!)
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Penny Brook is a mission-driven Marketing, Experience and C-Suite business leader, in her 25+ year career Penny has spanned globally admired brands such as Clarks Shoes, Philips Electronics and Mulberry. Her decade long career at Canada Goose as CMO saw her take the brand global with growth of 100mln to 1.3bln. Penny was instrumental in establishing Canada Goose’s distinctive global brand positioning in NA and beyond in key markets such as Europe and China.
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If you're not a premium subscriber of Stay Fearless or Die Trying, you're missing out on a plethora of networking and career opportunities. Last week, we had on John Hill, Techstars investor and former LinkedIn executive to discuss personal branding and answer questions from members. His insight is valuable and he's also the nicest exec, ever.
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Discussing all things London, why I have no plans to leave, and selling out the NYC Be Fearless Summit which is a huge step for the company.
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Abigail Posner is the U.S. creative works director at Google.
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Welcoming Eve & Anam to the show today (also upcoming Be Fearless Summit speakers). They're the co-founders of an investing app created for Gen Z's called Alinea.
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I met Oriele Frank at an event in London a few weeks ago and couldn't believe I was talking to THE Oriele Frank of Elemis. You may know Elemis from British Airways, airline lounges, and so many other places. The co-founder of this legacy brand is here to tell you how to launch your startup and what NOT to do along the way.
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Eileen has won more than 600 awards in baking and cooking competitions. She and her 10-year-old daughter won in a first-ever tie on the TV show “Bake it Like Buddy” on the Discovery Family Channel (season 1, episode 3), which aired on September 15, 2018. Eileen also competed on The Food Network’s “Bakers vs. Fakers” (season 2, episode 9 on February 18, 2018) and was the Round 1 winner. She also won the national Seattle's Best Red Cup Showdown, hosted by Jeff Mauro, in 2012. Eileen has been featured for her cooking skills in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Good Morning America, Better Homes and Gardens magazine, Country Home magazine, The Des Moines Register, Des Moines Woman magazine, The Business Record, DSM magazine, The Ames Tribune, C&H Sugar website and local TV and radio shows.
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Solo episode with Alexa on entrepreneurship.
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Susie Rodgers is a retired professional Paralympic swimmer for Great Britain. She competed in two Paralympic Games in London 2012 where she won three bronze medals in freestyle events and Rio 2016, where she won gold in the 50m butterfly and two bronze. In total, she won 30 international medals during her career, 17 of them gold. She is passionate about ocean conservation and is an ocean ambassador for the UK's Marine Conservation Society. She is a public speaker and advises on inclusion in her professional roles. Sponsor this show at https://www.passionfroot.me/alexa-curtis
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A highly requested episode on Alexa's thoughts on dating in your 20s: do it or skip it?
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A few years ago right before COVID (remember that?) I interviewed Sara Happ, founder and CEO of a fabulous lip scub company. Since interviewing Sara, she sold the business after 18 years of blood, sweat and tears. I'm excited to catch up with her today on the show.
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My friend Yvonne Dougher who I met while traveling through London joins the show today. She's a real estate guru with a base in Los Angeles and her and I have some solid advice on how to meet new people.
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Laurel Gallucci is the Co-Founder + CEO Sweet Laurel Bakery, one of my favorite bakeries in Los Angeles. Recently, Sweet Laurel launched a product line available at many stores on the West Coast.
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What is AI and why is it an important topic to know about?
Guidde is the generative AI platform for business that helps your team create video documentation 11x faster. Second-time entrepreneur Dan Sahar joins the show to explain Guidde and his incredible AI tool on the show. Sponsor this show at https://www.passionfroot.me/alexa-curtis
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Q&A on how to start a business, scale your current business and so much more!
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The New Unfiltered is sponsored by BetterHelp. Ellen Vora, MD, received her B.A. from Yale University, graduated from Columbia University medical school, and is a board-certified psychiatrist, acupuncturist, and yoga teacher, specialising in depression, anxiety, insomnia, women's mental health, adult ADHD, bipolar, autoimmunity and digestive issues. After I read Ellen's book, I knew I had to have her on the show! Sponsor this show at https://www.passionfroot.me/alexa-curtis
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Liz Culley is the Executive Director of Entertainment at Conde Nast. She's also the host of coolcoolcool and co-host of The Taylor Strecker Show.
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Part of what has set me apart in a very saturated industry of influencers and content creators (aside from starting as a blogger in 2011) has been the amount of mainstream press behind my name & ideas. Beverly Hills Lingerie founders (& sisters!) Celine & Joline have set their lingerie brand apart with knowing how to land PR around their startup. Sponsor this show at https://www.passionfroot.me/alexa-curtis
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Jennifer Phan is the CEO and co-founder of Passionfroot, the leading tool helping creators and brands collaboration.
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With a special announcement...I'm moving to London. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/NEWUNFILTERED and get on your way to being your best self.
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In your 20s, you're at a unique stage in life where your health and wellness choices can significantly impact your future. Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Debbie Kung, a renowned expert in preventive medicine, as we delve into the world of health and wellness tailored to this transformative decade.
Dr. Kung, with her extensive background in medicine and a passion for promoting holistic well-being, shares her valuable insights on various aspects of health that are especially relevant to young adults.
Kalina Silverman is the founder of Make Big Talk, a very authentic way to connect and network with people. Kalina and I connected at a networking event and I loved what she was about. She helps you get out of your comfort zone through empowering and inspiring content based on a viral video from 2016.
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Amy Edwards is a serial entrepreneur and manifestion coach. She hosts a popular podcast called The Amy Edwards Show where she highlights other powerful speakers who focus on living and leading their most fearless lives!
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Welcome back to another exciting episode of The New Unfiltered! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of health, nutrition, and wellness with the remarkable Tanya Zuckerbrot, the founder and visionary behind the F-Factor movement. But our conversation with Tanya goes beyond nutrition. We also explore her experiences as a successful entrepreneur and author, and how she's navigated the challenges of building a brand that's become synonymous with healthy living.
Tanya Zuckerbrot is not your ordinary nutritionist; she's a game-changer in the field of dietary science. Join us as we explore her inspiring journey, from her early fascination with the power of food to her groundbreaking work in developing the F-Factor program.
Renee Rouleau is a skincare queen. Renee and I connected in Austin and have similar ties to Austin/LA and the entertainment space! Hear us discuss everything you need to know about protecting your skin through your 20s so that you're age gracefully.
You may remember Kym Gold from the Vanderbilt Be Fearless Summit. She co-founded (and sold) True Religion Denim for close to $1B (yes, B for billion, not M for million) some years ago. Now she's the founder of Style Union Home, an eclectic line of homeware and pottery for the most unique homes out there! Follow Kym here and Alexa here!
She bet her whole life on a vegetable and it worked out. In her late 40s, Gail decided to pivot her entire life and start making pizza out of cauliflower and eggs because her sons loved her recipe. Within 18 months her product was sold in Walmart and Whole Foods. CAULIPOWER founder Gail Becker joins The New Unfiltered today! Listen to the episode through the end to get a chance to win free product from this incredible brand. Follow The New Unfiltered on social media here!
I met Parham at an event during Tech Week because we both wanted free food, duh. But seriously - I've never been so proud to have attended an event and met someone like Parham. Parham is the co-founder of Bound, a premium, modern-messenger platform bringing a new, same-day delivery experience right to your door. Follow Alexa here and Bound here!
Ashley Balla is a Partner at Halogen Ventures where she co-leads across operations and investments. Since 2017, Balla has played a key role on the Halogen team, working alongside Founding Partner, Jesse Draper to invest in the next generation of billion dollar consumer technology startups founded by women. She met Jesse Draper, Halogen Ventures founder and the rest is history. With a special focus on fintech, future of shopping and Gen Z, she has a passion for sourcing and working with extraordinary entrepreneurs and teams who are innovating and building technology companies that will fundamentally transform the way we live, learn, work, connect, and communicate for generations to come. Follow Alexa here!
Tyler Denk is the co-founder of Beehiiv, a newsletter platform meant for growth. If you're subscribed to my newsletter Stay Fearless or Die Trying, you'll notice it's hosted on Beehiiv if you scroll to the bottom! Tyler co-founded Beehiiv while working at Morning Brew before leaving the Brew to build out this company. Follow Tyler and Alexa here!
It's been a year and some since the last episode of The New Unfiltered aired and boy, so much has happened. Fearless, fabulous, and freakin' excited to get back into this podcast. Subscribe to Stay Fearless or Die Trying, my weekly newsletter right here.
Imposter syndrome is so real whether you run your own company or not. During this episode, I walk you through how I overcome my imposter syndrome and the techniques I've created for myself so that my imposter syndrome doesn't lead to anxiety, depression and burnout.
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Tanaka Tava, VC investor and entrepreneur joins the show today to discuss his journey towards building his own personal brand, the power of one sheets and media kits, and how to get in to the VC world before you turn 25.
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Quick hello from Alexa to introduce you to the GrassHoppher x Be Fearless memberships and the upcoming CCSU Summit in October. Follow @befearlesssummit and @alexa_curtis for more updates.
When I asked Alin Erenshteyn what being fearless meant to her, she said that fearlessness was moving her family across the world to embark on a mission to create the best coffee in America. I can agree, because Afuga Coffee is about to revamp how you drink coffee in and out of the coffee shop. Follow Afuga at @AFUGACOFFEE on social media and get their custom boxes at www.afugacoffee.com.
Y'all always ask who my best friends are and though I couldn't get my crew all in one place in the middle of a day to record, I'm introducing you to an OG Austinite & the person I spend the most time with, Kendall Forward. She used to be an on-air personality with NBC / CBS and left the TV industry to move to Austin (without knowing anyone here!) and pursue her own company as a consultant & publicist. Kendall and I met through a mutual friend last June and have remained best friends since. Follow Kendall at @kendallforward and @fastforwardnews on TikTok.
I am thrilled to announce some extremely exciting current events happening amongst the Be Fearless Summit brand. Meet my fearless co-founder and McKinsey consultant turned founder Heather Miller. Follow GrassHoppher on social media at @grasshoppher and we'll see you at CCSU for the Fall BFS!
We Met At Acme founder and Be Fearless Summit speaker Lindsey Metselaar knows a thing or two about building a personal brand. She launched the most popular dating podcast out there (based on her own experiences dating in NY) that's hosted on the popular media network Dear Media. Lindsey and Alexa discuss dating, building a personal brand and finding your niche on this episode.
Abbey Glass is a RTW clothing company founded by a Rhode Island Design College student who self-funded her startup. 7 years later, she successfully entered the Tory Burch Fellows program. Abbey discusses why you don't always need VC funding and how to fund your business idea right out of college.
Lesley Robinson is the head of the Kendra Scott Institute at UT Austin, focusing on entrepreneurship amongst students looking to pursue their wildest dreams. She is here to advise students on how to get the most out of your college degree.
Heather Emerson is the founder of Prep to Your Door, Texas’s only zero waste meal delivery service. Everything is 100% organic, plant-based, gluten and dairy free. Just like the milk man, they pick up all containers and packaging each week when new delivery is made. Heather went to prison when she was 18 - in this episode we discuss trauma, substance abuse and success.
Alexa On Body Image, Kim Kardashian & Roe V. Wade. Diving into thoughts on body image, how the media portrays women, and the unfortunate reality for women in America right now. Follow Alexa at @alexa_curtis.
Stacey Ferguson is the definition of a multi-hyphenate. She is an award-winning, marketing and communications executive, community builder, brand strategist, and startup founder. She launched a career as a blogger and social media influencer at JusticeFergie.com, and co-founded Blogalicious, a seven-figure generating multicultural influencer media agency working with brands such as KIA Motors, Dove, Wells Fargo, Coca-Cola, and AARP. Stacey is currently the Head of Marketing and Communications for Genius Guild, a $20M venture capital fund investing in diverse founders who serve their communities and beyond. Follow Alexa on social media at @alexa_curtis and the Be Fearless Summit at @befearlesssummit.
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Joey Tierney is a f** boss. Remember when your parents used to tell you to never judge a book by its cover? Well, Joey Tierney is the perfect example of that book. If you had told us that Joey's childhood was anything like we came to found out it was, we would've probably never believed you. After growing up in the system (yes, this blonde hair blue-eyed fashionista grew up in an orphanage) she forced the court system to let her travel to New York when she was a teenager thanks to a ticket a high school boyfriend surprised her with. After spending some time in Los Angeles, Joey got connected with someone in Britney Spear's crew, and was offered a job styling Britney's backup dancers on tour. She became Britney's wing woman, and went on from Britney to style celebrities like Paris Hilton, Seth Green, Emily VanCamp and more. Just because you grew up with a traumatic childhood doesn't mean your destiny is based on that.
Neil Fiore is an expert on procrastination. As a best-selling author and educator, Neil realized how many grad students he was teaching at UC Berkeley that couldn't stop procrastinating, so he made it his mission to help people pursue their passions without letting themselves get in the way of doing so. Follow Alexa on social media at @alexa_curtis and Be Fearless Summit at @befearlesssummit.
During the planning of the UCONN BFS, I had so many of you reaching out asking me what to wear. That question got me thinking...what IS business casual and how can you look business casual on a budget? SY The Label founder Leslye Young is here to advise on her business casual line that's perfect for anyone in their late teens and early 20s. Grab something from the collection at www.sythelabel.com.
Dave Kerpen is a serial entrepreneur and personal mentor of mine. You may be familiar with his work in INC Magazine or many of the books he's published. He's here to tell you how to be the BEST salesperson out there, and that involves selling yourself as a personal brand too. Listen to The New Unfiltered every Monday (sometimes a midweek bonus episode may pop up too!) and join the Fearless community at the link in my bio on Instagram.
In a bonus episode this week, Alexa is chiming in on why you shouldn't be contacting the "contact us" form on websites. Plus, she advises on how you should ASK for money when you get a response from a company for a post.
One major tip from social entrepreneur Margo Jordan: always hold your wine glass, cell phone and napkin in one hand and keep one hand free. Margo is one of my dearest friends and a seriously successful entrepreneur, having founded a company called Chicks With Class in Houston years ago that has since been acquired. She now runs Youth Enrichments, and is an inspiring Black woman making major moves in the educational space.
The power of mentorship is something that never fails to impress me. The relationship a mentor has with a mentee, and vice versa, rarely leaves either person less than inspired. Najah and I connected at a talk I presented in Austin a few weeks ago, and her story is remarkable. If you're in the front row of one of my talks and raising your hand with questions, I'm paying attention!
Solo episode with Alexa on patience. To be a successful entrepreneur, you have to be willing to take risks and dip your toes into many different opportunities before you figure out what you like most. To do that, you have to have an element of patience. I've learned the hard way on how to be patient, and I'm sharing my tips with you on this episode.
Jail Al-Attas is the CEO and co-founder of Creative Founders Collective, a mentorship and community company. He launched his first company in Sydney when he was 16-years-old and sold it by the time he turned 24.
Exploring a new market of being sober curious with the founder of A Fresh Sip, Aishwarya Balaji. A Fresh Sip is a sober curious marketplace selling non-alcoholic beverages to entice those who are looking to cut back on drinking.
I've been rejected by every single company you can think of at some point along my career, and the only way I've seen success is because I've fallen down and found the way to get back up. Here's how I handle rejection and remember that every no is a yes in 2 years.
Leslie Wolfson works at Swiftarc Ventures where her role is to fund women-founded companies in a variety of different sectors. Her love for finding new talent and early stage companies to fund is truly inspiring and will make all of you want to start companies that empower women!
One size fits all doesn't fly in this day and age. I'll never forget my first time in Brandy Melville, and how insecure I felt because nothing fit me. The founders behind Woodley & Lowe are reinventing one size fits all while making sure that every young person who wears W&L feels confident and fearless.
BONUS EPISODE: THE ROAD TO FEARLESS. FEARLESS, my new show on LOCALISH, is officially out today! This is the second show I've pitched and landed on my own. This episode is about how I landed the show, got out of my comfort zone, and truly found my purpose once I left Radio Disney. Watch FEARLESS on LOCALISH/ABC at 11 AM EST today!
Recapping my move to Austin after being here for 1 year, how I've created the strongest friend group I've ever had, and what 2022 holds for the app I'm building.
Dr. David Ghozland, my beloved OBGYN based out of Los Angeles, is here to discuss birth control and the IUD with me. Plus, he chimes in on other forms of birth control on the market like PHEXXI and his thoughts on how birth control will progress in the future.
Louis Carreon is an incredibly influential artist and friend who I was lucky to interview on a yacht during Art Basel in Miami. We cover substance abuse, the definition of influence and how he's set himself apart in a saturated industry. This episode is definitely PG-13!
Rochelle Weitzner is the founder and CEO of Pause Beauty, a company that focuses on helping women tackle menopause. She is also the former CFO of Laura Mercier and CEO of Erno Laszlo.
The question y'all always ask about...How To Get Free Stuff. So you want to be an influencer? Perhaps you already have a company and want to know how to get sponsors for your upcoming projects? This question I get asked ALL of the time so I'm telling you my secret tips and tricks to getting everything you want, for free.
The one and only Kelly Rutherford from the OG Gossip Girl joins me on The New Unfiltered today with her business partner, Molly Hanten, of Shop Sovereign Collective. Kelly (who played Lily Van Der Woodsen on Gossip Girl) always wondered why fans couldn't shop the Gossip Girl closet after watching a new episode, which is how SSC came to fruition.
50% of people hate their job. Do you? Jonathan Javier is the founder and CEO of Wonsulting, a platform that helps you land your dream job and tells you every reason you haven't yet!
Mentor Match mentor and CEO of Être - a mentorship platform for girls, joins me to discuss cancel culture and mentorship. Recently named one the first 250 entrepreneurs on the Forbes Next 1000 List, Illana that mentors matter as early as middle school, and she brings girls directly into companies they select to meet female leaders face to face.
Diving into different personality types according to a book we should all read called "Surrounded by Idiots" (Thomas Erikson) featuring my mom, who you guys love more than me.
Mentor Match mentor and financial Dr. Yashoda is an ICF Certified coach as well as a Certified Money Coach, helping women physicians who have unique struggles in medicine around burnout, sexism and discrimination. As an attending physician for more than 20 years, she has helped mentor a number of medical students, residents and also pre-med college students. She also has mentored other physicians who want to start and run businesses or have general questions about leadership and entrepreneurship. Her philosophy is that financial freedom is key to developing control of one's professional and personal life, giving physicians and other women professionals, choice to create a work-life balance that works for them.
Mike Brooks is a psychologist, author and director of the Austin Psychology & Assessment Center. Alexa discusses why making new girlfriends is more difficult for her than making new guy friends, and Mike chimes in with advice she can roll with that will make her friendships stronger.
Danielle Walker, head of speaking and communications at Concordia University, joins me to address a listener call-in question: how do I overcome my anxiety over my job interview, and public speaking?
Nichole Holmes and Sarah Miller join me from the hit Netflix show Marriage Or Mortgage to discuss buying a house, planning a wedding and budgeting!
Happy Labor Day! Short episode since it's a holiday, but discussing my new deal with Disney/ABC, how I got rejected from one network but signed with another (rejection is always a yes in 2 years, sometimes 2 days) and how my look on relationships has changed since meeting my boyfriend!
Dr. Jill Grimes stops by to discuss the coronavirus vaccine & her honest thoughts on whether or not you should get the vaccine. Jill is the most hip doctor out there, and her feedback on side effects, effectiveness and more are worth listening to. Listener note: this episode was filmed in March. There is new data and research out there. Please stay educated and get vaccinated!
After hosting a successful summit at Vanderbilt University in May and planning a second one in the spring of 2022 at UCONN, hear what she's up to now.
I'm kicking off this episode explaining more about my slightly bizarre personal life since all of you loved hearing from Audrey. Plus, a little bit of a battle between Austin and LA & how my decision should influence you to take the risk of moving.
Looking at the timeline of my how career evolved looks easy to achieve. Until you realize how much has gone into building my brand. The more passion you have for something, the more willing you will be to stay strong during the times you're frustrated or rejected.
Serious celeb on this episode today. Meet my mother, Audrey. How did she end up in America? Did I show signs of being different from a young age? Plus, what parents should know about kids who show signs they are different. Follow The New Unfiltered and Alexa Curtis at @thenewunfiltered and @alexa_curtis on social media.
Season 1 has wrapped, and I'm moving to Austin, Texas! I'm telling you why I've decided on Austin, how LA has changed my life in the past 3 years, and what's next for the Be Fearless Summit.
Did you think I'd end This is Life Unfiltered without saying goodbye!? I'm wrapping up this show with everything I have to say right now, and a big thank you to all of you for supporting this show since the beginning. This isn't an end, it's just the beginning for The New Unfiltered. XO, Alexa
I've been consulting on a sustainable swimwear company called Hulya Swim for the past year, watching this startup go from an idea to a strong and successful company...with a few bumps along the road. I sat down with the Florida based founders, Christina and Hannah, to discuss sustainable fashion, why they care so much about the ocean, and how you can leave a cleaner footprint on the environment.
Nick Hamburger is the founder behind the egg white protein chip, Quevos. Sold in national retailers like Whole Foods and Amazon, Quevos started as a hobby in college in an attempt to create a chip for diabetics. After dropping out of college halfway through, Nick embarked on continuing to pursue the chip company to satisfy mouths across the country!
Lara Schmoisman has over 20 years of experience in the business world, and isn’t afraid to branch out and take risks. This has led her to become the CEO of her own agency, The Darl, which started out as a small start-up and now has a team of over 20 talented individuals located all over the world. With a passion for marketing and communication that goes back to her childhood roots, she has truly made a name for herself.
Hi! I'm talking about what's been going on in my life along with some inspirational tips from Gossip Girl star Kelly Rutherford whom I interviewed on an Instagram Live video a few months ago. There are changes coming to this podcast and my brand and I hope you enjoy this new chapter in my life!
Garrett Marino & Natalie Salvatierra are tackling COVID-19, loneliness and activism. Natalie is 16-years-old and the founder of Solely Sunshine, and Garrett is 18-years-old and one of the founders behind the Quaranteen Collection. Head to the This is Life Unfiltered Instagram to read more about these founders at @thisislifepod!
I have decided to take a vow of silence in posting any content not related to Black Lives Matter, and I hope you'll join me. Today I'm joined by black activist and 20-year-old MIT student & President Danielle Geathers to discuss the movement, her role, and how you can get involved if you're not colored.
Transferring to the Keystone School was the best decision I ever made. I really struggled in my previous brick-and-mortar high school and was worried about failing out. When I first came across the Keystone School an online high school, I knew it was the right decision for me to transfer. I'm joined by a school instructor Nicole to get her opinion on why online school is right for anyone.
If you’re interested in learning more about the online school I went to, you can visit Keystone School at www.keystoneschoolonline.com.
Napa, California based entrepreneur George Haymaker joins Alexa for a conversation today on building a business during COVID, getting startup funding & how he went from being an addict to an ice cream entrepreneur. Re:THINK made me rethink my sugar habits, that's for sure!
I've been asked by so many of you how I've been dealing with quarantine, and to be honest, I don't hate it. I'm walking you through a day in my quarantine life, how I'm financially supporting myself, and advice for those of you who are small business owners struggling during this bizarre time.
Kirstie Taylor is a good friend of mine and a dating expert who frequently solves many of my dating situations! Kirstie is a dating + relationship writer and up-coming author. She also writes a weekly newsletter Words With Kirstie, responding to reader’s questions and dishing honest relationship advice.
Jooyeon Song is a Stanford grad and founded Mani Me, the first laser based gel manicure company that sends you at home manicure sets. By sending in pictures of your bare nails to the company, you'll have a set of custom stick on nails in under 4 days on your doorstep. Use the code alexacurtis for $5 off of your first 5 mani sets. This is a sponsored episode.
Julia Boorstin joined CNBC in May 2006 as a general assignment reporter. Later that year, she became CNBC’s media and entertainment reporter working from CNBC’s Los Angeles Bureau. Boorstin covers media with a special focus on the intersection of media and technology. Boorstin joined CNBC from Fortune magazine where she was a business writer and reporter since 2000. During that time, she was also a contributor to “Street Life,” a live market wrap-up segment on CNN Headline News. Follow Julia Boorstin on Twitter @jboorstin.
Amber Romaniuk is an Emotional Eating, Digestive and Hormone Expert who helps professional women achieve optimal health through mindful eating, self-care and overcoming self-sabotage with food. Her podcast “The No Sugarcoating Podcast” has over half a million downloads, over 200 episodes and is listened to in over 82 countries. She was featured on TV Personality Whitney Port’s podcast. Amber has also appeared on local TV 50 times in the last three years alone.
Amber overcame her own emotional eating after gaining and losing more than 1000 lbs and spending over $50,000 on binge foods and spending 5 years balancing her hormones and digestion. Now she helps others achieve Body Freedom™ so they have the confidence and health to create amazing lives.
CEO & Co-Founder of Digital Brand Architects Raina Penchansky joins This is Life Unfiltered today for a candid conversation on management, social media and building a sustainable brand. An episode worthy of a listen if you're interested in starting a career in social media, entertainment, whether it may be in front of or behind the camera. DBA reps talent like Aimee Song and Lauryn Bosstick (Skinny Confidential).
This is part of an interview I did with Remedy Live. The reason I wanted to post this today is because I know that so many of us are struggling with our mental health right now, and Remedy Live is a nonprofit that gives you a therapist 24/7 to chat with via their phone number and online portal. I open up about my past experiences with suicidal thoughts, depression & anxiety in this candid discussion. Text 494949 24/7 to talk with a crisis counselor.
During this crazy, hectic and scary time, I want This is Life Unfiltered to be a place you can turn to during this time to feel SAFE and HAPPY! I know it's hard right now to think about the future, but it's so important that we all bring each other up during this time. Stay positive, focus on making yourself BETTER and stronger so that when this ends, you'll come out on the bright side even happier.
Dana Marlowe founded I Support The Girls in 2015. After a spontaneous shopping trip to the bra store Soma, Dana asked an associate at the store where she could donate her extra bras to. That led to a call to a local homeless shelter that asked Dana if she had not only bras, but extra pads and necessities to donate to girls. Since 2015, 7 million + essentials have been donated to I Support The Girls and in return, to million of women across the world.
Julia Broglie was inspired to create BroglieBox after experiencing her own mental health challenges as a young adult and losing her older brother Justin to suicide when he was just 24. Justin’s passing inspired Julia to imagine a new way to deliver support and connection to those struggling with mental health challenges in today’s hectic, fast-paced and often impersonal world. The idea for BroglieBox was born: an all-inclusive care package that delivers tools and resources for mental wellness and stress relief in a way that feels warm, lighthearted, and fun.
FILMED EPISODE: Mikul and Louise founded the band Autograf unexpectedly in Chicago years ago. After attending and dropping out of college multiple times, Mikul decided to pursue music. Louise on the other hand had a college degree but felt constantly intrigued by the idea of pursuing music. After one basement party, the boys created a band that would go on to play festivals like Coachella and revolutionize alternative music.
Caissie St. Onge was the Showrunner, Executive Producer and a writer of E!’s late night talk show, “Busy Tonight,” hosted by Busy Philipps and Executive Produced by Tina Fey. She started her career at “The Late Show with David Letterman” and was a writer on all six years of "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" for Warner Brothers. After growing up in Connecticut, St. Onge moved out with little money to pursue a career in entertainment. Her experience working for David Letterman catapulted her into a lucrative career in TV, which she attributes to knowing very little about entertainment initially and just letting the world guide her to success.
Being an entrepreneur is all fun and games until you realize you have to make money to survive. That's no fun! Behind the scenes it can be incredibly difficult and taxing to know that you have to make as much money as you can to continue to do the things you want to do. How do I balance this struggle and make sure I'm getting paid? Lets find out.
We're thrilled to announce Morphe Cosmetics as a partner for the 2020 Be Fearless Summit. Additionally, Beauty Bakerie founder Cashmere Nicole will be speaking and I had the chance to sit down with her in LA to discuss how she launched a million dollar beauty brand from nothing. She went from being a single mom and nurse to launching Beauty Bakerie. So let's find out...how did she do it?
Dimitar Tantchev is the founder of Pironii, a custom candle company based out of Los Angeles that focuses on giving artists a platform to showcase their work while giving back to the community. Dimi and I met at WeWork last year and were always the two people at the office when everyone else would leave. His work ethic and desire for success has truly inspired me to keep pushing, which is why I wanted him to share his story with you guys!
It's so easy to get caught up in everything you could be or think you should be doing. I've had a transformative year with a lot of changes, so my mindset has had moments over the past year that have been less positive than usual. I decided to switch my mindset to be more positive in 2020, and I'm telling you how I did just that!
Audrey started Frank & Eileen ten years ago with $0 and an idea- to take the most beautiful Italian-milled fabrics traditionally reserved for men and reinvent women's button-ups. With fans like Oprah, ELLEN, and Angelina Jolie, Frank & Eileen has reinvented women's fashion. Audrey went on to launch Grayson, another button-up brand that is based on one single shirt silhouette that any woman can throw on without thinking.
F*** Cancer was founded by Julie Greenbaum and Yael Braun. After being in the same space for years, Julie and Yael decided to join forces and bring more attention to cancer prevention. Julie lost her mom to cancer when she was young so the topic was always close to her heart. I sat down with Julie at the Crosby Hotel in NYC to get behind the scenes of what running a nonprofit is really like.
Sanni McCandless, CPC, ELI-MP is a transition coach for outdoor-focused individuals who want to create more tailored, intentional lifestyles and find agency in their own lives. In her work, she helps people overcome the doubts and concerns that constantly get in the way of living fearlessly and feeling fulfilled. Sanni challenges clients to communicate more honestly with those around them, stop making fear-based decisions, and achieve goals that have been on the back burner for too long.
DATING 101! I put up an IG poll asking you guys whether you thought the guy should pay the bill the first 3 dates (also asking people to send in stories if they're girl dating girl etc) and over 50% of people said they offer to split on the first date. So, do you split on the first date?
Growing up in a small town in Scotland is what Avril Graham attributes some of her success to. There were no silver spoons near Avril when she started. Now she is the Executive Fashion & Beauty Editor at Harper's Bazaar US, where she handles most media coverage and fashion. She's also helps make decisions regarding one of fashion's biggest parties, Harper's Bazaar Icons.
Ava Michelle is the star of Netflix's newest movie, Tall Girl. At just 17, Ava isn't just tall: she's a triple threat, singing, acting and proving herself along the way. Originally cast in the hit show Dance Moms, Ava worked for years after that show to finally land a role in Tall Girl. She's a mental health advocate and frequently talks about bullying and social media.
Coolhaus is the leading women-founded and -led ice cream brand creating premium cookie sandwiches, pints and bars Each treat is thoughtfully crafted with the highest quality ingredients and creamiest texture. Coolhaus is best known for their uniquely innovative flavors and their modern twists on the classics!
Instagram wants to take away likes? Go for it. During episode 98, Alexa explains her personal opinion on why likes don't matter and how they never did, whether you're an Instagram-worthy brand or not. Plus, listen to her advice on how to take your brand off of Instagram and make more money IRL.
Actor & personality Owen Thiele joins Alix and I in West Hollywood to talk about the success of the YouTube show Eighty-Sixed and how he is bringing attention to activism and voting through his work. Follow his hilarious social media at @owenthiele.
Jennifer Cheon Garcia was born in Vancouver, Canada and is of Mexican, Korean heritage. Her love for the spotlight was instilled at quite an early age, as she was skilled with a myriad of artistic talents including dance, theatre, music, visual arts, motion capture and acting. She currently stars as Ivory in the hit Syfy series “Van Helsing” returning September 27th for its fourth season.
Colleen Broomall is the Co-Founder of YSBnow, a celebrity-driven digital platform that empowers and inspires young women with one resounding theme: You're So Beautiful Now. Not when they reach a certain number of Instagram followers, not when they get their braces off – but right now. From there, Colleen moved to the top spot, Editor-in-Chief, at Popstar, where she witnessed firsthand how social media and digitally-altered images were damaging girls’ self-esteem.
I sat down with one of business’s youngest SVP’s Arielle Patrick to discuss PR and expectation management in the digital age. Arielle and I met when I was living in NY and interning at Guest of a Guest, and our careers have since blossomed! Let's talk about purpose, getting uncomfortable to be comfortable and landing your dream job.
Your Teen developed out of personal passion but grew out of universal need. Friends Stephanie Silverman and Susan Borison saw that their own parenting concerns and fears resonated with most everyone they polled. As they were wondering whether their teens’ struggles were normal, or whether their parenting woes were typical, other parents were dealing with the same insecurities. Unfortunately, the books and magazines they had relied on when their children were younger didn’t much help with teenagers. And so, Your Teen Media was born.
Wow! Hi! There's so much going on in my life and I've had guests on every week and every week coming up (some badass guests if I say so myself!) so I wanted to take a minute and sit down with you guys to talk about what's going on and my advice for dealing with more difficult times as an entrepreneur. Follow along on social media at @tilupodcast and @alexa_curtis.
Sharon Robinson, daughter of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, is the author of several works of fiction and nonfiction. She has also written several widely praised nonfiction books about her father, including Jackie's Nine, Jackie Robinson's Values to Live By, and Promises to Keep: How Jackie Robinson Changed America.
With more than a decade in the entertainment business Jen Proctor has CULTIVATED the experience and relationships to produce exceptional results. There is no one with the depth of knowledge, contacts and relationships that Jen and her team have. They are experts in all types of talent from A-list actors, musicians, influencers, tastemakers, athletes, chefs, lifestyle experts, journalists and more. We sat down with Jen in LA to talk about what it takes to make a star!
Eating too much cake or spending too much time at the gym can lead to health issues. Vaping can lead to death. If you have kids who vape or you personally vape, you should be aware of the detrimental side effects of vaping with CBD or THC. I'm investigating what vaping truly is this week on This is Life Unfiltered with professor/doctor Irfan Rahman from the University of Rochester.
Brother/ sister duo Sophie and Jeremy worked at hedge funds and investment companies for many years before going on to launch their own startups. With one successful startup down, they've embarked on another venture called Fable that sells luxury accessories for pets!
Sara Happ starting making lip balm in her kitchen when she was 25. While working at ESPN in Bristol, Connecticut, Sara flew out to LA to try and sell her lip balm at 5 boutiques. Each boutique eagerly bout Sara Happ products in bulk, and Sara instantly knew she was on to something. Now loved by Goop and Allure, Sara Happ has a cult following. Her bubbly and energetic personality has us knowing why she's grown such a cult following too.
Janine Delanay is not your average fitness personality. With 2.5 million Instagram followers, Janine has created a new definition of the term influencer. While working a corporate job, Janine amassed millions of followers on social media that led her to get approached by brands and producers who wanted a stake in what she was building. She's a firm believer in spreading body positivity to men and women of all ages and through her uplifting fitness videos and content. She's created a company for herself that involves determination, grit and utter passion. Follow Janine at @Janine_Delaney.
EPISODE 85// How many of you ever take a moment to just step back and breathe? Last week was a bit of a unique week for me. It reminded me that you have to always be uncomfortable because that feeling is what makes you thrive and grow constantly and consistently. Since back to school season is here, I'm talking about how I moved out at 17 (I don't suggest this AT ALL!), when I knew I needed to move out and how I navigated making friends in Manhattan. Did my mom and dad approve the decision? How did I pay rent for the first month? Answering all of your questions with some advice for you guys during episode 85, out NOW! Head to iTunes, SoundCloud & Spotify to find out for yourself ;) #livelifeunfiltered
Alexa brings episode 84, initially written as a blog post on Life Unfiltered, to life and video via IGTV. 160,000 kids in the United States are afraid to go to school because of the fear of being bullied. How can we as a community help prevent bullying and help kids who are being bullied? Plus, Alexa talks about her bullying experiences during this episode.
Aja Dang is the OG influencer. She launched her YouTube page and site before the days of blogging became as big as they are now. We launched our careers around the same time, and after meeting earlier this year on a USC panel talk, I couldn't help but ask her to come and chat with me. It's so important for you guys to know the reality behind building a brand off of yourself, and for you to be aware that being an "influencer" isn't what it's cracked up to be all of the time. Follow Aja on social media at @ajadang.
Therese Hoover describes herself as an intersectional feminist, artist and mom. She's also struggled with an eating disorder, which stemmed her to launch her Instagram page @healingcrayons. Along with talking about mental health and body image, Therese focuses on a range of topics to help young people overcome many obvious life obstacles.
Most of you know that moving to LA was not an easy leap for me to make. I've struggled with making friends, keeping friends, and staying above the noise. There's a few people that I've kept in my circle since the beginning, and Alix is one of those people. We met in a subway station in NY years ago when I was selling Governor's Ball tickets. We'll go into friendships, G-Eazy and what makes LA a special place to live (if you can rise above) during episode 82. Follow Alix on social media at @allips.
Have you heard of SB Projects? Allison Kaye is a force in the entertainment industry, helping make talent like Ariana Grande AND Justin Bieber's careers. Along with CEO of SB Projects Scooter Braun, Allison finds talent and makes them into worldwide phenomenons. In this interview with Allison, we dive into the reality behind being such a successful executive, what you wouldn't know about your favorite stars and how she balances being a mother and a total boss babe. Follow Allison at @allisonjamiekaye on social media.
Laura Bradley is the definition of a girl who won't take no for an answer. As an established and working Los Angeles actress, she's appeared in shows like Big Little Lies, and has sold a show based on herself to Amazon. Laura and I sat down to talk about how to make it as an actress, what really happens in castings and everything you need to know before you move to LA.
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It doesn’t matter what age or gender you are, or what profession you’re in, anyone experiencing some form of success can feel like they’re an impostor on some level. In fact, an estimated 70% of all people feel have suffered from impostor syndrome at least once in their lives. Have you? @alexa_curtis is tackling feeling like a fraud (imposter syndrome) today during This is Life Unfiltered. You ARE worthy.
Comforté founders Lina & Nadine Kennedy (the founder behind Alexandria Professional, the start of sugaring waxing) join me to talk about their latest venture, Comforté. This mother/daughter duo is a force of nature, newly focused on a unique remedy to help girls with their period cramps.
I'm intrigued by the concept of the work/life balance. Can you really do it all? In the media we always see stories of working mothers and fathers who talk about how they balance picking up their kids, going to work, making dinner, etc., but can they really do it all? I'm not a parent, but I certainly struggle with trying to do everything including be a daughter, a friend, and an entrepreneur. Let's talk more about this work/life balance this week!
Todd Grinnell is the co-founder of This Bar, formally This Bar Saves Lives, along with Kristen Bell + 2 other actors. Todd is originally from the East Coast (EC is the best coast) and he stopped by to tell me about his journey going from actor to entrepreneur, how he found his purpose, and HOW This Bar saves lives.
Vivek Jain is a unique individual. Originally from Canada, he worked in finance for the majority of his life before deciding to pursue a few different companies. Now, he runs LOKO (an innovative new dating app, completely unique) full-time along with pursuing acting + being a dad! If you're looking to pursue a nontraditional career path, this is a fantastic episode for you to listen to.
Finding your purpose takes time. It's a craft you have to perfect. Our founder Alexa Curtis takes us through the necessary steps you have to follow to find your purpose, and hopefully her experience will inspire you to take the next step towards finding your purpose. Follow Alexa on social media at @alexa_curtis.
Gabby Frost is a rising junior at Drexel University and founder of the nonprofit Buddy Project. Buddy project works to pair you with a person dealing with a similar situation you may be dealing with in an attempt to continue the conversation and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health. Gabby is a spokesperson for American Eagle and their AExMe council.
Dylan Gambardella is a 23-year-old entrepreneur, speaker, and leader. Dylan is the Co-founder of Next Gen, the premier business hub that cultivates knowledge, resources, and mentorship to empower the world’s greatest entrepreneurs, energizing them to create and grow meaningful businesses.
I've never been someone who is into beauty or anything relating to "wasting" money. As my career has progressed, I've certainly started noticing how things like getting my nails done and getting a spray tan change my personal opinion of myself, in a good way. I feel more confident on TV when I'm tan, and I have no reason to deny that. When Brittney spray tanned me at my apartment over 1 year ago, I knew she was destined for success. Since tanning me in my apartment, she's gone on to open a full service spray tan salon in West Hollywood, that's frequented by girls like Lauren Elizabeth, Delilah Belle & more.
There's a lot I've learned since I started A Life in the Fashion Lane in 2011. I've learned how to incorporate a company, how to lose your company in a heartbeat if you get sued, how to do my taxes, and when to take mental health days so I don't lose my mind...but I learned this on my own, and boy did I wish I had someone who was guiding me along the way to avoid making some of the mistakes I made financially. Who better to tell you how to get rich than someone who knows what it's like to be at the bottom, and the top?
Carly Stein was attending college in Canada when she went on a trip to Italy and came across propolis: a natural remedy from bees that helped cure her autoimmune disease. What started as a side-hustle in college turned into her leaving her job as a trader at Goldman Sachs to launch Beekeeper's Naturals. Now the leading seller of propolis (sold at retailers like Vitamin World and Whole Foods) Carly knows a thing or two about running a successful startup. Follow them on social media at @beekeepers_naturals.
As an international Crisis Management, Suicide Prevention, and Leadership Skills presenter, Sergeant Kevin Briggs’ story and lived experiences have been featured at the Technology, Entertainment, and Design 2014 Conference as a TED Talk. His first book, Guardian of the Golden Gate: Protecting the Line Between Hope and Despair, was released in July 2015.
Briggs, a retired California Highway Patrol sergeant, encountered numerous individuals clinging to life by a thread – individuals who had lost hope and could see no way out of their current situation - ready to jump off the bridge.
KIND Campaign was founded by Lauren Paul & Molly Thompson over 8 years ago. They travel the world with their nonprofit inspiring young people to be kind! Both girls are the definition of fearless and unfiltered, speaking on topics like bullying and using your voice to make a difference during their appearances. Follow them on social media at @kindcampaign!
On March 15, I successfully pulled off the first ever Be Fearless Summit in Philly. I didn't have more than 5 months from getting this idea approved to executing the full day, and there's a lot I walked away from the first summit learning. Likeeee....don't ever try and pull a summit off alone! So much of being an entrepreneur is about not being fearful of failing. The only thing you should be afraid of when it comes to a new idea is the possibility of failing yourself.
Chelsea Moore grew up in Los Angeles before attending UCLA and studying architecture. During school she started a mini business spray tanning girls in her sorority before leaving college and started BoxFox, an uber chic curated box filled with tons of different brands. BoxFox brought in over $6 million last year and continues to change the way people buy gifts nowadays. Follow BoxFox on social media at @shopboxfox.
I frequently talk to founders who left their corporate job to run their startup full-time. But what about those who don't have that million dollar idea (or want one!) but aren't happy working at a startup or a corporate company? My advice is simple: we all have our own definition of happiness, but how much are you willing to sacrifice to a) land your dream job b) stay in your existing job because the money is good even if you're not happy? When is too much unhappiness enough to get you to pursue something else?
At 17, Jade Darmawangsa is an entrepreneur and digital strategist. With over 100,000+ fans and followers, her personal brand focuses on social media growth and motivation. Her content exceeds 3.2 Million views via YouTube and Instagram. She started the millennial entrepreneurship podcast The Raisn Brand in December 2017. Then received "Creator on The Rise" feature on YouTube Trending Worldwide. Follow her on social media at @jadedarmawangsa!
Emily Miethner is a powerhouse. As as the Founder and CEO of FindSpark and MCG Social, an adjunct professor, and an award-winning speaker, FindSpark has produced 250+ career, diversity, and recruitment programs for top employers like NBCUniversal, Yelp, L'Oreal, Grey, Bustle, and IPG Mediabrands and their 30,000+ members. MCG Social, FindSpark's sister agency, provides social media, community, and experiential marketing expertise with a focus on Gen Z and Millennials.
EPISODE 60: I booked a ticket a few hours before a flight to Seattle was scheduled to depart on Friday, which isn't something I'd usually do. I had no hotel booked, but I was craving adventure.
The thing is, there aren't a lot of surprises left in life. We're all so busy with our existing schedules that finding time to live completely in the moment is rare.
It was the best decision I've made in the past 6 months, by far. This is how you live life unfiltered!
Brandon Leibel started Sand Cloud after a draining corporate call center job left him dreaming of sunny days at his local San Diego beach. Thanks to hard work and a break on Shark Tank in February 2017, Sand Cloud took off and has now done over $20 million in sales, while continuing to donate to organizations that protect marine life and ocean ecosystems as apart of the Sand Cloud mission to #SaveTheFishies. Leibel is the head of sales, licensing, marketing and public relations for Sand Cloud.
Lauren Brody was the editor of GLAMOUR for 16 years, before she embarked on her own journey of being a mom & entrepreneur. She's the mastermind behind The Fifth Trimester, and her work has been published in CNN, Forbes, Fast Company & more. We're talking all about parenting & advice for those of you struggling with connecting with your parents, and feeling like you can discuss your struggles with them.
Boyfriend? Nah. New love for caviar? Never. Never love for LA? Yep, that's it. You guys know that I moved out when I was 17-years-old: I went to Bedstuy, Brooklyn and totally slummed it for almost 1 year until I pitched enough brands and made enough money to not live on the floor in Brooklyn. So many of you want to move out of your parents' house at a young age, but what you don't realize is that you're missing out on a vital growth period if you decide to move out before you're ready. So, let's talk about it!
Thane Marcus is a 26-year-old force: he's an author, a professional golfer and a successful public speaker. When Thane reached out I knew I wanted to have him on This is Life Unfiltered because Thane is the definition of a driven and talented individual who knows what he wants out of life: something we all struggle with finding. Follow Thane on social media at @thanemarcus.
I met Arabian Prince when I spoke at UCLA with the Boys & Girls Club, and I didn't realize he was one of the founding fathers of rap until after we spoke! N.W.A was an American hip hop group from Compton, CA- founded by members like Arabian, Dr. Dre & Ice Cube. Arabian is a tech junkie and incredibly successful rapper and founder of multiple tech companies. I'm honored to have had the chance to talk to him on the podcast and hope you love the interview!
Deep connections are hard to come by, which is one of the main reasons I stopped going out. Think there's no proper way to network? There totally is. I started going out when I first moved to New York City and I learned a lot when I began networking: you'd be surprised how many things you're probably not realizing when you go out and meet people. If you start thinking of yourself as a brand you'll realize how easy networking becomes: you won't take rejection as hard as you do now, and you'll start thinking about the bigger picture: becoming successful with your career one day!
Nicolette Mason & I have followed each other on social media since around the time I started my blog, A Life in the Fashion Lane. Nicolette is an influencer, inspiration and co-founder of Premme: a new plus-size clothing company that is about expressing your personality, having fun, and not feeling limited by society’s current fashion rules. Follow Nicolette Mason on social media at @nicolettemason!
Towards the end of her first year of college, Megan began getting gut feelings about school not being for her, and wanting to find a deeper purpose in life. She tried to ignore them, but soon enough her conscious took over.
She now puts on talks and workshops for teens where she teaches them about mindfulness, loving yourself, and trusting their own intuition. Follow Megan on social media at @meganwgallagher.
Besides being Ansel Elgort’s girlfriend (swoon) Violetta is a sophisticated ballerina who is incredibly talented. She's also got a casual 1 million + following on Instagram. We interviewed her in NYC a month ago and we already made plans to go to hot yoga when I’m next in the city- she’s getting trained to be a yoga instructor too! Follow her on social media at @violetta.
50 EPISODES OF THIS IS LIFE UNFILTERED! Wow! I can't believe I still get as giddy filming a new episode as I did the first episode that I ever filmed. The past 50 weeks have been monumental in my career: I picked up, subletted my beautiful 1 bedroom apartment in Boston and headed to Los Angeles to hopefully get some type of signal that I would become successful in this industry. I've learned so much from every guest I've had on and I hope you love following my journey and feel strong enough to pave your own path to happiness.
We live in a world where we have access to everything instantly: need a car? Grab an Uber. Need a meal? Postmates is where it's at. Need a date? Yep, Bumble, Tinder, or The League are reliable options. Best part? If you aren't in the mood, you don't even have to pick up the phone and cancel your date. Amanda Bradford, founder of The League joins me today to talk about the crazy world of dating we live in. Use code #AlexaVIP to instantly get bumped to the front of the line after you apply & get a VIP member account, exclusive to TILU listeners!
One of my favorite parts of my job is having the chance to speak to people around the globe: whether it's a celebrity, a kid or a seriously cool adult, I learn so much after listening to someones story. I've got Devin Bushey on this week: a 23-year-old from Springfield, MA who is currently enrolled in college and decided to share his honest opinion on college with me this week. He's got some wise words for those of you who just aren't quite sure what to do with your life!
Sophie Gray is the founder of DiveThru, an introspection app to help you answer life's questions. It combines guided breathing, journaling and reflection to help you turn within and better understand what you're facing. Sophie initially began as a fitness influencer until she realized her calling wasn't in fitness: it was in the mental health world. Her devoted 300k+ followers follow her and stay inspired by her positive and confident perspective on life. Follow Sophie at @sophiegray!
Wow, I don't have enough words to describe how much I respect Houston Kraft. He founded CharacterStrong in 2016, a program designed to educate and develop stronger school culture through Character-Development & SEL Curricula and Staff Professional Development, plus he's an "influencer" and an all-around KICKASS guy!
I've noticed A LOT of young adults and aspiring entrepreneurs become obsessed with the concept of "hustling", which is made even more popular by figures like Gary Vee who encourage a nonstop obsession with working. I wanted to openly discuss when I think the idea of "hustling" is taken too far and what to do when you feel like you're comparing yourself to other social media influencers. You DON'T need to get up at 6 AM to work a 12 hour day to make your company or life successful. Do you think the word hustle has become saturated or do you agree with the hustle concept that the media enforces?
Milan Costich isn't your typical entrepreneur. He founded Prevail Boxing in Los Angeles after working in the entertainment industry for years, working under some of the biggest talent agents in Hollywood. He woke up one day and realized he wanted more out of life that he wasn't getting from his 9-5 job, and that's when the journey of Prevail began. 7 years after launching and Prevail has become THE boxing studio in LA that all of your favorite Instagram models and celebs go to to break a sweat.
Meghan Asha is a person that trade shows like CES should be very afraid of. She's the founder of FounderMade, the latest and greatest consumer discovery show. But what's different about this show? She only has some of the most successful founders speak- we're talking people like the founder of ClassPass, DryBar, and Lo Bosworth...she's obsessed with finding the best products in health and wellness, and she's not afraid to admit that she knows she's onto something special.
I had the pleasure of having Andy Puddicombe into the office at Disney to appear on my show Fearless Everyday. Since my Fearless Everyday interviews aren't that long, I'm sharing the full clip of Andy's interview on This is Life Unfiltered! Andy is an incredibly successful entrepreneur & dad, originally from London. He started one of the most popular apps out there right now called Headspace: a meditation app for people across the world to use.
I met Sarah Gaines back when I lived in Boston and hosted a dinner with Ann Shoket. Immediately upon meeting Sarah I felt incredibly inspired by her story and drive. She's a 25-year-old entrepreneur from Boca Raton, FL who attended Northeastern University before starting Fit University & The Y Society, based in Boston, MA. Follow her on social media at @sarahjgaines.
Montana Tucker first appeared on Fearless Everyday on Radio Disney last week, and I had the chance to talk to her after the premier and dive further into her background. She's an incredible singer, dancer and anti-bullying activist.
The journey since I began my website has been a long, long journey. Yes, I'm only 20, yes I began my blog when I was 12, and no I didn't ever intend for my platform to turn into what it has: but I knew I was onto something the minute I began throwing around the word fearless. I always knew deep down that I had the power to inspire teens to get out of their comfort zone, do what they love, and live fearlessly.
On October 27, 2017, I wrote an email to a Disney executive. I'm thrilled to announce that Fearless Everyday with Alexa Curtis premiers on Radio Disney on September 7th, 2018.
Thank you for following my journey. Thank you for your support, your openness, and your efforts to let my journey inspire yours.
Candice Puthawala spent 18 years working in the fashion industry, traveling the world and experiencing opportunities that most people only dream of. While following her dreams, she also barely had time to breathe let alone meditate and focus on her mental health. understatement. By living this way, she burned out her entire body and became ill. Along with an autoimmune disease, she found herself having no more inspiration in her life. And so her journey truly began here: when she decided to drop her career in the fashion industry and launch the dopest (and prettiest) chocolate brand out there, Beauty Bar Chocolate.
Burn out is a real thing: whether you're in college or in the working world, feeling burnt out can stem from a variety of factor. Alexa is tackling her tips to overcoming burn out on Episode 36 and what traits you should look out for if you feel like you or someone you may know is starting to spiral down a negative path.
Taylor Offer is your classic entrepreneur. The only thing not traditional about him? He's only 25 years old. Casual, right? You may have seen Taylor on Forbes 30 Under 30, heard of his company FEAT, or seen FEAT socks on Logan Paul or Aly Raisman...all we can say is that Taylor is the kind of entrepreneur you probably want to be, and you totally want your kids to look up to.
Rachel Gersten is a licensed therapist and certified health coach based in New York City. She’s the co-founder of Viva Wellness , which is almost a coaching company revolving around mental health, and holistic health services to help improve your life for the better. Rachel completed her undergraduate degree at the Arizona State University where she double majored in psychology and human development, and attended Teachers College Columbia University where she earned two masters degrees in counseling!
Let's be honest: everyone has a different idea of what the word entrepreneur means. That definition continues to evolve, but at the end of the day, being an entrepreneur means working for yourself and (usually) coming up from nothing. On this episode, Alexa discusses how much being self-made has played a part in her success & what aspiring entrepreneurs should know before they take the leap.
Chloe Howard was born in California with a severe foot deformity. She was severely bullied throughout school, and after a chance run-in with Bono, decided to take her story of bullying to the public. At the ripe age of 18, Chloe is the author of 2 books: a personal memoir and a children's story book, and gave a TED talk in California that went viral. There's no stopping Chloe Howard.
Bobby Hobert also known as “Bobbbaaaay” is a 24 years young go-getter. After graduating from Bentley University in 2016 unsure of what his passion was, he launched his podcast Purpose in the Youth focused on unfolding the stories of passionate people. He runs his YouTube channel, a second podcast called Breakfast is Served and continues to push himself to do the things he never thought were possible. Positivity is what fuels him, ambition and xdetermination is what drives him. If you’re ever in Los Angeles, you might be lucky enough to have him as your Uber driver.