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Who’s behind the dress on everyone’s Instagram saves? How did that baker go from sales associate to viral baking queen? Who’s the fresh new face in that hit HBO show? What’s the story behind that iconic sneaker collab? Get the download on Friend of a Friend, where journalist, fashion-lover, and creator Olivia Perez (@livvperez) brings you into her inner circle. A podcast that will keep you ahead of the curve - where a friend of hers is a friend of yours.
We all have those clothing items that live absolutely rent free in our minds (until we take the plunge and buy them). Today I'm sharing six brands I can't stop thinking about and the pieces that make them so special. From jewelry to swimwear, these brands are a must-add to your watch list and hopefully closet!
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If there's any department of clothing I recommend investing in, it's quality, every day pieces. A perfect silk blouse or a tailored trouser can give you years of wear through all stages of life, so finding those closet staples is one of my biggest tips for achieving your dream wardrobe. L'AGENCE has always been at the forefront of elevated everyday wear - from classic denim pants to stunning blazers - helping women find pieces they love on a daily basis. In today's episode, I chatted with Fashion Director Tara Rudes Dann on how to build your dream wardrobe, nail a job in fashion, and find inspiration everywhere.
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Valeria Lipovetsky is one of my favorite creators on the internet. She's funny, stylish, and always unapologetically herself, showcasing her daily life to her almost 6 million followers across TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. But what some people might not know, is that Valeria has built an incredible team around her, pioneering the idea that content creators can be and should be run like a true business. In today's episode, Valeria takes us inside Valeria Inc - from her CEO to the social media team - and how they work together to create a true media company. We also talk about her best advice for aspiring and current content creators and insights into how she's scaling her business to create longevity in social media.
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If there's anyone's closet I want to lock myself in and never come out of, it's Lori Hirshleifer's. As the Co-Owner and Buyer of New York's famous speciality store, Hirshleifer's, Lori knows good style and how to share it, too. In today's episode, Lori gives us a look into the life of a buyer and her best tips to entering the business. We also talk about her must-have closet items, what designers she's loving today, and her love for IRL shopping.
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From spots to stripes, geometrics and florals, wearing a bold print can be a daunting task. What I've learned - it's all in the styling. In today's episode, I share my simplest tips and tricks to nailing each print so you stand out this summer whether you're in the office, on the beach, or on vacation.
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Going to a wedding? Need a look for that job interview to impress your potential new boss? I got you. On today's episode, I'm sharing all the details on my brand new style series where you'll get to meet with me 1:1 to create the perfect look. I'm so excited to meet more of you face-to-face and build some dream looks together! To learn more, visit https://livvperez.komi.io
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It feels like the world is painted pink right now with the imminent release of Greta Gerwig's Barbie this weekend. And although it might have been your favorite color growing up, if I'm being honest, it's not the easiest color to wear (unless your Margot Robbie who's making it look like a walk in the park right now). Today I'm giving you six easy, failsafe ways to incorporate Barbie pink into your wardrobe so you can reconnect with your inner child and bring out your best Barbie self. From full pink looks to delicate accessories, you'll fit in perfectly at the theater this weekend.
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Rachel Tabb has had good style since middle school, which is something I definitely can't say for myself. She's always looked like a supermodel straight out of the 90s with a perfectly polished and minimalist wardrobe that would give Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy a run for her money. Today, that style is the capstone of her vintage business, Shop RLT, a store in Los Angeles filled with her curation of vintage finds from eBay, to the Rosebowl, and beyond. From denim to tees, vintage YSL and more, RLT has quickly become my favorite vintage store in LA for its edit of everyday clothing that I can have for a lifetime. In today's episode, Rachel shares how to build a successful business on Instagram, how she learned to trust her style and taste, and her thoughts on the ever-changing retail landscape.
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Wedding season is officially here! I've scoured the internet to find my absolute favorite dresses for the season so that you don't have to. From embellished dresses to sequins, cut-outs to black tie, there's something for everybody in this edit. I also include some of my favorite places to look for a last minute shoe, and the must-have items to go in your purse to ensure you can dance the night away.
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There's nothing worse than being in a style rut. You're getting ready and have nothing to wear, clothes start to pile onto the floor as you try on 100 different outfits and nothing feels right. In moments like this, I always turn to my Instagram community for inspiration or a fresh perspective on my closet. Today I'm sharing my go-to accounts to give my fashion a pep in its step. From editors to designers and content creators, these six accounts are some of my favorite follows for endless fashion inspiration. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.
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Get to know 22-year-old TikTok sensation, Ken Eurich. Raised in rural Pennsylvania and now an Austin, TX transplant, Ken has amassed a following of over 2 million followers in just a few years, widely beloved for her sense of humor, honesty, and her dog Ma. In today's episode, she shares what it's been like growing up on the Internet, how she's making TikTok into a long term career, and her best tips for editing videos. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.
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Summer is officially here! With a new season comes new styles, and today I'm breaking down the ten items everyone needs in their closet for the warm weather. From the jewelry trend that will make you glow, to the best summer dress I've ever worn, these pieces will take you from a BBQ to the beach in style. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. CORT Furniture: Life is always changing - Your furniture can too. Visit cort.com/podcast to learn more and find the furniture package that meets your needs!
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Over the past year, I’ve made a major investment in my personal health. From meal planning to workouts, I’ve never felt better. But the one health tip that’s made the world of a difference, that you can easily implement into your routine right now, might surprise you. Protein, protein, protein. In today’s episode, I sat down with the founder Angelo Keely, the founder of Kion Aminos, an active lifestyle, supplement and functional food company dedicated to helping people fully experience a fun and active life by providing pure, energy-enhancing solutions. In today’s episode, we talk about the importance of muscle, protein and amino acids for body composition aka having a toned, lean body—because not only is he super knowledgeable about the science, but he’s going to make it really easy to understand. To save 20% on monthly deliveries and 10% on one-time purchases, go to www.getkion.com/FRIEND Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Produced by Dear Media
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I travel... a lot. And I often get asked, "how do you do it?" especially when someone realizes that I mostly travel with a carry on. In today's episode, I unravel some of my best travel learnings, from my drawer of mini toiletries to how to pack efficiently, to what I wear to the airport. And with summer right around the corner, I shared what I packed for my vacation to Mexico this past weekend to give you a little inspiration for your upcoming travels. You'll hear about my decade long love affair with a single pair of sandals, to the ultimate summer dress, and more. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Adobe Express: Level up your brand + Get started free at adobe.com/express today! Sakara: Visit sakara.com/friend for 20% off! Produced by Dear Media
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A good collaboration can break the Internet and send the fashion industry into a tizzy. And this season's meeting of the minds are some of the best ones yet. From Mugler's sold out collaboration with H&M (can you believe people lined up for days before?!) to DVF's latest enhancements in the tech industry, I'm sharing the brand crossovers that are stopping me in my tracks and are must adds to cart. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Support the show by supporting our sponsors! Adobe Express: Get started free adobe.com/express today! CreatorSource: Visit www.getcreatorsource.com/friend for 15% off when you sign up today. Natural Diamonds: Discover now at naturaldiamonds.com/thankyou Produced by Dear Media
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It’s Small Business Month! And we’re celebrating with Adobe Express by providing small business owners, entrepreneurs and side-hustlers simple and tangible tips and tricks to help take your businesses to the next level.
And who better to get all the tips and tricks from than Instagram’s Queen of Color (and branding icon!) Color Me Courtney. She’s the Founder and Creative Director of the vibrant fashion, lifestyle & culture brand Color Me Courtney and Color Me Magic, dedicated to empowering others to “Dress Outside the Lines”, be confident, keep a positive outlook & celebrate all the little things that make you unique. In this episode, she shares her journey of beginning her business – going from being a blogger, media personality, creative director and designer for the world’s leading brands & companies to taking the leap and starting her own company and offer tips for cultivating an authentic brand.
We know how important it is to build your brand, whether you are an entrepreneur, small business owner or leader, influencer or career-driven super star - that means all of you. You can all start creating today too with Adobe Express available on all your favorite app stores and tips and tricks to get your started on adobe.com/express.
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Another Met Gala has come and gone and left us with looks to dissect, interactions to analyze, and an aching feeling of needing to shop vintage Chanel. In today's episode, I recap my favorite looks, faux pas, and disappointments from this year's fashion Super Bowl. Plus, I share my thoughts on some of this season's resort shows, from Christopher John Rogers and Louis Vuitton. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Sponsored by: Vionic: Use code FRIEND at checkout for free shipping at www.vionicshoes.com CreatorSource: Ready to monetize? Visit www.getcreatorsource.com/friend to sign up today. Adobe Express: Start creating today FREE with Adobe Express, available on all your favorite app stores. There are also plenty of other tips and tricks to get you started at adobe.com/express Sakara: My lifesaver meal plan for working from home. Head to Sakara.com/Friend and use code FRIEND for 20% off - you won't regret it! Produced by Dear Media
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To know me is to know that I'm a Succession superfan. So naturally I could never give up the opportunity to talk about two of my favorite things: fashion and The Roys. I've always loved fashion for its ability to tell stories without using words. So today we're deep-diving into the Succession era of stealth wealth, both on screen and in the industry, and each character's personal style. From that fabulous Gerri look at Connor's wedding, to Shiv's Minnesota tee, I share some of my favorite looks from the show, some fashion faux pas, and my favorite brands to achieve Roy ~ quiet luxury ~. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Sponsored by CORT Furniture: Life is always changing - Your furniture can too. Visit cort.com/podcast to learn more and find the furniture package that meets your needs! Vionic: Use code FRIEND at checkout for free shipping at www.vionicshoes.com CreatorSource: Ready to monetize? Visit www.getcreatorsource.com/friend to sign up today. Adobe Express: Start creating today FREE with Adobe Express, available on all your favorite app stores. There are also plenty of other tips and tricks to get you started at adobe.com/express Produced by Dear Media
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Zoe Lister-Jones is an actor, writer, director, and producer, and personally, a girl crush. You've seen her in How It Ends, A Good Person, and the first episode of her new show (also written, directed, and starred in by her) Slip, aired over the weekend. It's a show where her character transports to parallel universes through orgasm - it's whitty, sharp, and too much fun. She's also a bonafide style star for her eclectic and vintage style, from matching Markarian suits to bold collars, bows and more. In this episode, Zoe and I talk about our obsession with parallel universes, how she uses fashion to find new versions of herself, and her most prized possession in her closet. Catch Slip now on Roku. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Vionic: Vionic shoes are a must-have! I love wearing the olive green mules to elevate a casual outfit. Get free shipping with code FRIEND at vionicshoes.com Produced by Dear Media
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I spent a full week vintage shopping in LA and lived to tell the tale! In today’s episode, I share my favorite vintage locales in the city of angels - from where all your favorite celebrities find iconic red carpet moments to the best $1 sale in town. I also talk how vintage shopping helped me refine my personal style and my best tips if you’re afraid to dive into the sift. Aralda Vintage https://www.instagram.com/aralda.vintage/ Jet Rag https://www.instagram.com/jetragvintage/ Recess https://www.instagram.com/recessla/ RLT https://www.instagram.com/shop_rlt/ Scout https://www.instagram.com/scoutla/ Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Sponsored by Vionic: These shoes are a must-have! I love wearing the olive green mules to elevate a casual outfit. Get free shipping with code FRIEND at vionicshoes.com Sakara: My lifesaver meal plan for working from home. Head to Sakara.com/Friend and use code FRIEND for 20% off - you won't regret it! Produced by Dear Media
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Have you ever seen a piece of clothing that you just can’t stop thinking about? Today I’m sharing the items that are currently living rent free in my mind - from the perfect new bag for summer to the ultimate party dress - and the incredible brands behind them. Shushu/TONG https://www.instagram.com/shushu__tong/?hl=en Source Unknown https://www.instagram.com/sourceunknown_official/ Closed https://www.instagram.com/closedofficial/ Osoi https://www.instagram.com/osoi_official/ Worn Vintage https://www.instagram.com/wornvintage/ Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Sponsored by Vionic: You're gonna LOVE these shoes - they have the most chic little ballet flats that actually offer support! Head to vionicshoes.com and use code FRIEND for free shipping! Produced by Dear Media
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It’s that time of year where “spring cleaning” verbiage is everywhere. Whether you’re someone who loves to constantly tidy up or someone who shivers at the thought, today I’m breaking down my best tips for diving in head first to a full spring closet clean. From some of my favorite organizational hacks to the simplest way to part ways with pieces, this episode is the ultimate guide to getting your closet up to speed and true to you. Plus, I share my favorite places to donate, sell, rent, and recycle your clothes to give them a second life. Mentions: Cloth Boxes: https://amzn.to/42Qz76f Sock Organzier: https://amzn.to/3KkwmDe Purse divider: https://amzn.to/3zhORSo Boot box: https://amzn.to/3Zpe5ca Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Sponsored by Vionic: You're gonna LOVE these shoes - they have the most chic little ballet flats that actually offer support! Head to vionicshoes.com and use code FRIEND for free shipping! Produced by Dear Media
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Today we’re getting up to speed on the biggest news in fashion. In this episode, I debrief topics like Law Roach’s departure from red carpet fashion, to Jeremy Scott’s next chapter, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show revival, and my favorite magazine cover of the month. I also go behind-the-scenes of my Today Show segment and my trip to Palo Alto with Loro Piana where I got a fresh look at some of technology’s latest advancements for the fashion industry. Watch my Today Show segment here! https://www.today.com/video/maxi-skirts-bold-colors-and-more-spring-2023-fashion-trends-to-try-165964869799 Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Sponsored by Vionic: I love these shoes! Check out the ballet flats and use code FRIEND at checkout for free shipping at www.vionicshoes.com Produced by Dear Media
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Want to have your finger on the pulse of all things next in fashion? This week we’re joined by fashion’s digital front row seat, Albert Ayal of Up Next Designer, to discuss the emerging designers catching our eyes in the industry right now. From Oscar worthy, red carpet designs to custom on-of-one’s for your favorite celebs, these designers are definitely ones ones to watch. We also share our thoughts on how to make it as an emerging designer, and our best advice for honing on on your unique identity. Follow Up Next Designer here: https://www.instagram.com/upnextdesigner/ Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Produced by Dear Media
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From Nicole Kidman’s jaw-dropping ensemble to a the custom Prada look of my dreams, I’m breaking the most iconic moments from the Oscar’s red carpet. I also reveal the top trends to look out for from the red carpet as we go into wedding season, the hottest new designer on the fashion scene, and a behind-the-scenes look at my night out on the town for the most fun night in Hollywood. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Sponsored by: NEZ: Visit NEZCARE.com and use promo code FRIEND for 10% off your entire order! Vionic: Must have! Visit vionicshoes.com and use code FRIEND to get free shipping on shoes that are stylish AND support your feet. Produced by Dear Media
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Julie Schott takes multi-hyphenate to a whole new level as the founder of four incredible brands, Starface, Futurewise, Julie, and Plus. With each brand, she sets out to disrupt the beauty industry - from advocating for sustainable packaging, to normalizing acne, and contraceptive rights - Julie’s brands have become cult-favorites for Gen Z and sold across the US in Walmart, Revolve, and more. In today’s episode, Julie gives us a glimpse inside her creative world and how she brings her new ideas to life. We also talk about they keys to growth, customer engagement, and democratizing beauty for all. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Sponsored by Sakara - My lifesaver for WFH life and even on the go. Head to Sakara.com/Friend and use code FRIEND for 20% off - you won't regret it! Produced by Dear Media
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Want to get ahead of the fashion curve? Today I'm breaking down the five most wearable trends seen on the runway this fashion month. From bows, to the color of the season, and the chicest new shoe style, you’ll get the inside scoop on what the industry is talking all about, where to get it, and how to style the coolest items from the runway to your closet. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Sponsored by NEZ: Visit nezcare.com and use promo code FRIEND for 10% off thoughtfully designed deodorant that fits in your smallest bag! Produced by Dear Media
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Fresh off NYFW, fashion influencer and Bling Empire New York star Tina Leung and I sat down to recap our favorite moments. From Altuzarra to Thom Brown, Michael Kors, and more, we share the up and coming designers to know, the trends we caught, and the collections you need to see now for the ultimate fashion inspiration. Follow Tina on Instagram and catch Bling Empire New York now on Netflix! Tina Leung 梁伊妮 (@tinaleung)
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Today we’re joined by the ever so fabulous Anna Vitiello, a luxury content creator and stylist. Born and raised in London, Anna fell in love with fashion at a young age and worked her way through the editorial world - from Harper’s Bazaar to Vogue - until she then left to become a full-time content creator (and we’re all better for it). She’s never without a chic pair of sunglasses, a stunning blazer dress, or an earring that’s to die for, and her unique style has landed her at fashion weeks around the world with luxury clients like Bulgari, Chanel, and Harrods. In toady’s episode, Anna gives us a recap of her first-ever LA trip and her favorite vintage stores. She also shares her best tips for honing in on your personal style, finding your niche, and navigating the fashion industry. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Sponsored by Sakara - My lifesaver for WFH life and even on the go. Head to Sakara.com/Friend and use code FRIEND for 20% off - you won't regret it! Produced by Dear Media
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What does your health routine look like? Today I’m joined by Durana Emi, the Co-Founder and COO of Cymbiotika, a wellness company known for combining scientific innovations with traditional Eastern medicine to design formulas that synergies with the body. From their best-selling Vitamin C to Super Greens, Cymbiotika offers over 50 products to implement into your health routine with the goal of operating at your optimal self. Today, Durana and I talk about how to jump start your supplement routine - from the best sleep aids to what to take after one too many glasses of wine - and finding the best products for you. We also talk about her role as the COO and co-founder and how the team grew the company to a $250 million valuation in under 5 years. Visit cymbiotika.com and use code FRIEND for 15% off sitewide or create your custom bundle and get up to 45% off. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Produced by Dear Media
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Halston Sage has been gracing the silver screen since she was just 16-years-old, staring in titles like Neighbors, Grown Ups 2, Before I Fall, Prodigal Son, and The Orville. Named one of Variety’s Top 10 Stars To Watch, she’s now staring alongside Marcia Gay Harden in the new MarVista film, Daughter of the Bride. In this episode, Halston shares her journey from being an award-winning equestrian to a scene-stealing actress, her decade long career with roles alongside Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen, and her upcoming first producer title. Catch Daughter of the Bride out now! Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Produced by Dear Media
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On today’s episode, I share the most essential items every person needs in their closet. From that perfect white tee to a staple earring, I share my favorite items from my closet that I believe are the foundation to my personal style. You’ll hear about items to splurge on, save on, mix and match, and how to build the closet of your dreams that will never have you saying “what should I wear today?” Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Produced by Dear Media
Avery Francis is a veteran HR thought leader who specializes in implementing diversity, equity and inclusion practices in the workplace through her company Bloom. She believes that work should work for everyone, a value that’s driven her company to become the go to authority for brands like Shopify and Spotify. Now as a leader in all things work life, she’s been tapped to be the new host of Girlboss Radio, or what she likes to call Girlboss 2.0. You may recall that the Girlboss career-focused podcast had over 23 million downloads in previous seasons and featured A-list guests such as Gwyneth Paltrow, but now Avery is taking the reins for inspiring conversations that reflect women at work today. In today's episode, I chat with Avery about the experiences that led her to building Bloom, what she thinks is missing in the workplace and how we can be a part of the change, and what she hopes to see in the Girlboss 2.0 era. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Sakara: Head to Sakara.com/FRIEND or enter code FRIEND for 20% off your first order! Produced by Dear Media
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At just 18 years old, Ellie Zeiler has built a community of over 12.5 million followers across social media. As a high schooler when the COVID-19 shutdown happened, Ellie used her free time to start creating content on TikTok, and has now become one of the most notable names on the platform for her fun, easygoing, big sister-like content across fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. She’s partnered with brands like Fendi, Dior, Levi’s, and Lancome, and worked with the White House last year to help push important initiatives like voting, restoring abortion rights, and more to her audience. In this episode, Ellie gives a behind-the-scenes look at becoming a full-time content creator, her best tips for social media growth, and a look at her new podcast, I’ll Be Your Sister.
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If you’re on Instagram, chances are you’ve swiped past an image of Olive Atelier and instantly hit save. The Los Angeles-based lifestyle brand has quickly become the most exclusive and sought-after home decor brands disrupting the market today. Offering "objects with old souls" - a pot from Turkey, a marble sink, or a wooden cutting board, the brand has garnered fans like Elsa Hosk and Kendall Jenner, and a loyal instagram community who show up every other week to grab one of their sourced items (no e-commerce platform or shipping allowed!). It’s all IRL. In today’s episode, I sit down with its co-founder Kendall Knox who shares her experience building one of the most coveted brands, how to build a cult-following on Instagram, and their next chapter at their new DTLA space. Follow Olive Ateliers here to catch their next drop https://www.instagram.com/oliveateliers/ Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Produced by Dear Media
Happy New Year everyone! In today’s episode, I sit down and share my thoughts on the fashion industry’s current events, new trends, and the items you need to nail them. From the recent designer musical chairs, to the J. Crew and Banana Republic resurgence, and the Met Gala, get caught up on some industry insider insights to get you prepared and stylish for the upcoming year. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Sakara: Head to Sakara.com/FRIEND or enter code FRIEND for 20% off your first order! Produced by Dear Media
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Welcome to our holiday party! For our final episode of 2022, we’ve rounded up the most memorable lessons shared on the Friend of a Friend airwaves. From the best ways to brand yourself to turning weaknesses into strength, Liv shares unforgettable moments and advice from some of our most trustworthy friends like Half Baked Harvest’s Tieghan Gerard to fashion icon Jenna Lyons. Featured episodes: Tieghan Gerard Tamara Kalinic Rachel Rodgers José Criales-Unzueta Jenna Lyons Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. K18: PERFECT stocking stuffer alert: The viral hair mask you've seen all over - Bring your hair into the future with K18molecular repair, available now at Sephora. Produced by Dear Media
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Today we’re joined by the queen of the silver screen, Zoey Deutch. You know her from movies like Set It Up, Not Okay, Flower, and now her latest project, Something From Tiffany’s, a holiday romcom that’s set to be an instant classic. Zoey plays Rachel, a baker in New York City who’s life gets upended when she gets an engagement ring, that was meant for someone else, leads her to the person she’s meant to be with. In this episode, Zoey chats about bringing back the feel-good romcom, her acting process, and what it was like working with Reese Witherspoon on the holiday movie of the year. Follow Zoey on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/zoeydeutch/?hl=en Watch Something from Tiffany’s streaming now on Amazon Prime! Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. MilkBar: Obsessed with this place! Bring Milkbar to your next holiday party or ship it to family - You won't regret it. Get $15 off any order of $80 or more when you go to Milk Bar Store.com/FRIEND K18: The viral hair mask you've seen all over - Bring your hair into the future with K18molecular repair, available now at Sephora. Produced by Dear Media
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There is no link I click faster on than a new story from fashion writer José Criales-Unzueta. With sharp, thoughtful takes backed by a profound knowledge and admiration for the fashion industry, José has rightfully become one of fashion’s go-to minds and voices. Born and raised in La Paz, Bolivia, José moved to the states for college to study Fashion Design at SCAD. After a few internships and freelancing, he landed the dream job covering global runways, trends, and fashion news for Vogue. In today’s episode, José gives us a masterclass on networking through the fashion industry and his best advice for finding your voice. We also share our favorite gifts for the holiday season and answer your gift giving questions submitted on Instagram. Follow José here https://www.instagram.com/eljosecriales/ Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. K18: K18: The viral hair mask you've seen all over TikTok- Bring your hair into the future with K18 molecular repair, available now at Sephora. Produced by Dear Media This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.
For my last solo episode of 2022, I reflect back on the year and answer some of your questions from Instagram. I share the entrepreneurial lessons I’ve gained recently, like how I hold myself accountable as my own boss or my best advice for fellow leaders, to how I stay inspired and make space for personal growth. I also share some tips on performing an end of year audit (for all those who may not love intentions) and make achievable goals. As always, if you have questions you want to be answered on the show, submit them in the show reviews and I’ll answer them live. See you next year! Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. MilkBar: Obsessed with this place! Get $15 off any order of $80 or more when you go to Milk Bar Store.com/FRIEND
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One of the most sought after hairstylists in the world, Jawara Wauchope has become to go-to for celebrities from Rihanna to Solange, Dua Lipa, and more. Growing up in Jamaica, Jawara got a crash course on hair at a young age, surrounded by his eclectic family of reggae legends where beauty and style was at the center of his world. He now brings that creative spirit to a global stage as the man behind some of today’s most iconic beauty looks. He’s a Dyson Global Styling Ambassador, the Senior Beauty Editor-at Large of ID Magazine, and a leader in the global change for diversity in the beauty world, advocating behind and on screen for more hair inclusivity. In this episode, Jawara shares how he got his foot in the door (hint: major persistence), his best advice for aspiring creatives in the beauty world, and how he’s implementing crucial change in the fashion industry. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Produced by Dear Media
For the past 12 years, Mary Lawless Lee has shared her life with her community of over 3 million followers. But now she’s introducing herself like never before with her new memoir Happily Grey: Stories, Souvenirs, and Everyday Wonders from the Life in Between. Part memoir, part pathfinder and life guide, the book goes behind her curated life with intimate stories like her first career as an ICU nurse, her marriages, her journey to motherhood and much more, all while providing the pearls she’s discovered along the way. From recipes and playlists, to recovering from an eating disorder, the wedding day jitters, and everything in between, Happily Grey shares how life appears in the grey moments, where Mary found her happy place. In this episode, Mary shares how she reconnected with her inner child, the gift of evolution, and the therapeutic process of documenting her life. Pre-order Happily Grey: Stories, Souvenirs, and Everyday Wonders from The Life In Between here https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09YNJDTQ7/ref=dbs\_a\_def\_rwt\_hsch\_vapi\_tkin\_p1\_i0 Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Sponsored by
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For the past 12 years, Mary Lawless Lee has shared her life with her community of over 3 million followers. But now she’s introducing herself like never before with her new memoir Happily Grey: Stories, Souvenirs, and Everyday Wonders from the Life in Between. Part memoir, part pathfinder and life guide, the book goes behind her curated life with intimate stories like her first career as an ICU nurse, her marriages, her journey to motherhood and much more, all while providing the pearls she’s discovered along the way. From recipes and playlists, to recovering from an eating disorder, the wedding day jitters, and everything in between, Happily Grey shares how life appears in the grey moments, where Mary found her happy place. In this episode, Mary shares how she reconnected with her inner child, the gift of evolution, and the therapeutic process of documenting her life. Pre-order Happily Grey: Stories, Souvenirs, and Everyday Wonders from The Life In Between here https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09YNJDTQ7/ref=dbs\_a\_def\_rwt\_hsch\_vapi\_tkin\_p1\_i0 Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Sponsored by
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In 2009, Alyssa Wasko starting making scarves in her college dorm room to cope with the death of her father, Donald. The scarves were shared with colleges around the country, uniting Alyssa with a community of people who also found solace in her creativity and would later become the community behind DONNI. 13 years later, DONNI, is on every fashion girl’s favorites list for elevated essentials - your favorite pair of chino’s with a tortoise button, a scrunchie for every day, or a waffle set that’s almost impossible to take off. The brand has landed her a spot on Forbes 30 under 30 list, and is now sold around the country with retailers like Shopbop and Neiman Marcus. In this episode, Alyssa and I talk about vulnerability as an entrepreneur, the key to a slow burn, and why she’s betting on live shopping for the future. Shop Donni here https://shopdonni.com Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.
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In 2009, Alyssa Wasko starting making scarves in her college dorm room to cope with the death of her father, Donald. The scarves were shared with colleges around the country, uniting Alyssa with a community of people who also found solace in her creativity and would later become the community behind DONNI. 13 years later, DONNI, is on every fashion girl’s favorites list for elevated essentials - your favorite pair of chino’s with a tortoise button, a scrunchie for every day, or a waffle set that’s almost impossible to take off. The brand has landed her a spot on Forbes 30 under 30 list, and is now sold around the country with retailers like Shopbop and Neiman Marcus. In this episode, Alyssa and I talk about vulnerability as an entrepreneur, the key to a slow burn, and why she’s betting on live shopping for the future. Shop Donni here https://shopdonni.com Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.
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If you’re walking through Washington Square Park, you might just get lucky and spot Davis Burleson at work. Mic in hand and cameraman in tow, he’ll run up to any random stranger, ask them an obscure question, and they’ll surprisingly bare their soul to him on camera. Questions like “how much does your outfit cost?” and “does your ex need therapy” have garnered over 17 million views. In 2021, Davis launched What’s Poppin’ on TikTok and just 1 year later, has a community of over 2 million followers, works as an interviewer for brands like Warner Bros and Tory Burch, and just nabbed a spot as a Sirius XM host. In this episode, Davis and I talk about building a hit show, following your curiosity, and what he thinks is poppin’ today. Follow Davis on TikTok here https://www.tiktok.com/@whatspoppinshow
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If you’re walking through Washington Square Park, you might just get lucky and spot Davis Burleson at work. Mic in hand and cameraman in tow, he’ll run up to any random stranger, ask them an obscure question, and they’ll surprisingly bare their soul to him on camera. Questions like “how much does your outfit cost?” and “does your ex need therapy” have garnered over 17 million views. In 2021, Davis launched What’s Poppin’ on TikTok and just 1 year later, has a community of over 2 million followers, works as an interviewer for brands like Warner Bros and Tory Burch, and just nabbed a spot as a Sirius XM host. In this episode, Davis and I talk about building a hit show, following your curiosity, and what he thinks is poppin’ today. Follow Davis on TikTok here https://www.tiktok.com/@whatspoppinshow
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Jenna Lyons is nothing short of an icon. Fun fact, she’s actually the reason I got into fashion. From a young age, I was obsessed with her perspective on personal style. It was a blend of highs and lows - a Schiaparelli skirt with a button down top, or a feather skirt paired with denim - that defied what was the fashion “norm” and made you feel like hey, anything goes. It’s that ethos that has been the foundation of the way I dress and what I try to share through my platforms. If you love it, wear it. Take up all the space. So needless to say, this was a bucket list moment. Jenna is one of the most recognizable faces in fashion. She started at J. Crew as an assistant and blazed her way through to the top, building a 27 year career that made her the face of the brand and dubbed the “woman who dressed America” by the New York Times. Since leaving J. Crew, she’s founded LoveSeen, an eyelash extension company, and is about to grace our television screens as a newly announced member of the next season of The Real Housewives of New York City. In this episode, I talk Jenna about redefining beauty, her thoughts on the fashion industry today, and her unexpected new chapter. Shop LoveSeen here https://loveseen.com Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.
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Jenna Lyons is nothing short of an icon. Fun fact, she’s actually the reason I got into fashion. From a young age, I was obsessed with her perspective on personal style. It was a blend of highs and lows - a Schiaparelli skirt with a button down top, or a feather skirt paired with denim - that defied what was the fashion “norm” and made you feel like hey, anything goes. It’s that ethos that has been the foundation of the way I dress and what I try to share through my platforms. If you love it, wear it. Take up all the space. So needless to say, this was a bucket list moment. Jenna is one of the most recognizable faces in fashion. She started at J. Crew as an assistant and blazed her way through to the top, building a 27 year career that made her the face of the brand and dubbed the “woman who dressed America” by the New York Times. Since leaving J. Crew, she’s founded LoveSeen, an eyelash extension company, and is about to grace our television screens as a newly announced member of the next season of The Real Housewives of New York City. In this episode, I talk Jenna about redefining beauty, her thoughts on the fashion industry today, and her unexpected new chapter. Shop LoveSeen here https://loveseen.com Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.
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In honor of the Sami Miro Vintage’s x Levi’s collaboration dropping tomorrow, we’re bubbling this interview back to the top of your inbox! Growing up in San Francisco, Sami Miro was known as the “weird vintage girl,” wearing recycled clothing she found in the back of American Rag to her 9-5 tech start up job. Today, she runs one of fashion’s coolest vintage brands and is a leader in the conversation on sustainability with Sami Miro Vintage, an eco-conscious clothing line specializing in sourcing and reconstructing one-of-a-kind vintage garments curated from around the world. In this episode, Sami talks about her first-ever, groundbreaking collaboration with Levi’s, her journey from tech start up to fashion mogul, and how she used her differences to find a niche. Shop Sami Miro x Levi’s on October 18th at SamiMiroVintage.com Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Sponsored by sabio.LA sabio.LA: Learn to code TODAY! Head to sabio.la/FRIEND to learn more! Produced by Dear Media
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In honor of the Sami Miro Vintage’s x Levi’s collaboration dropping tomorrow, we’re bubbling this interview back to the top of your inbox! Growing up in San Francisco, Sami Miro was known as the “weird vintage girl,” wearing recycled clothing she found in the back of American Rag to her 9-5 tech start up job. Today, she runs one of fashion’s coolest vintage brands and is a leader in the conversation on sustainability with Sami Miro Vintage, an eco-conscious clothing line specializing in sourcing and reconstructing one-of-a-kind vintage garments curated from around the world. In this episode, Sami talks about her first-ever, groundbreaking collaboration with Levi’s, her journey from tech start up to fashion mogul, and how she used her differences to find a niche. Shop Sami Miro x Levi’s on October 18th at SamiMiroVintage.com Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Sponsored by sabio.LA sabio.LA: Learn to code TODAY! Head to sabio.la/FRIEND to learn more! Produced by Dear Media
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I’m back home and ready to brain dump three weeks away for Fashion Month! From New York to Milan, I’m sharing all the wow factor moments - from Gucci’s #Twinsburg to the Michael Kors show - and the top three trends I’ve seen nonstop this month. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. **Sponsors**
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I’m back home and ready to brain dump three weeks away for Fashion Month! From New York to Milan, I’m sharing all the wow factor moments - from Gucci’s #Twinsburg to the Michael Kors show - and the top three trends I’ve seen nonstop this month. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. **Sponsors**
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Pastry chef turned beauty entrepreneur, Kate McLeod knows a thing or two about good ingredients. During her days in the kitchen, Kate suffered from dry skin, leading her to one day try cocoa butter as a last salve. The results were transformational. But cocoa butter is rock hard in its natural state, and Kate wondered if she could make it easier to apply without diluting its raw power as a solid. So was born her best-selling Body Stone. The Kate McLeod Body Stones are the first of its kind and soften on warm, dry skin. They glide on like silk melt and absorb, leaving skin soft, supple, and glowing. With only cocoa butter, sweet almond oil, apricot kernel oil, avocado oil, and fractionated coconut oil, it’s no wonder it’s become a cult favorite, being seen on Naomi Watt’s ITG Top Shelf and flying off the shelves at Sephora. In this episode, Kate and I talk about building a hero product and defining your niche, how she pivoted from baking to beauty, and what it took to build a beauty brand that caught Sephora’s eye. Shop Kate McLeod here https://www.katemcleod.com. Use code FRIEND at checkout for 20% off your first purchase and start your self care ritual. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Produced by Dear Media
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Pastry chef turned beauty entrepreneur, Kate McLeod knows a thing or two about good ingredients. During her days in the kitchen, Kate suffered from dry skin, leading her to one day try cocoa butter as a last salve. The results were transformational. But cocoa butter is rock hard in its natural state, and Kate wondered if she could make it easier to apply without diluting its raw power as a solid. So was born her best-selling Body Stone. The Kate McLeod Body Stones are the first of its kind and soften on warm, dry skin. They glide on like silk melt and absorb, leaving skin soft, supple, and glowing. With only cocoa butter, sweet almond oil, apricot kernel oil, avocado oil, and fractionated coconut oil, it’s no wonder it’s become a cult favorite, being seen on Naomi Watt’s ITG Top Shelf and flying off the shelves at Sephora. In this episode, Kate and I talk about building a hero product and defining your niche, how she pivoted from baking to beauty, and what it took to build a beauty brand that caught Sephora’s eye. Shop Kate McLeod here https://www.katemcleod.com. Use code FRIEND at checkout for 20% off your first purchase and start your self care ritual. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Produced by Dear Media
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Pastry chef turned beauty entrepreneur, Kate McLeod knows a thing or two about good ingredients. During her days in the kitchen, Kate suffered from dry skin, leading her to one day try cocoa butter as a last salve. The results were transformational. But cocoa butter is rock hard in its natural state, and Kate wondered if she could make it easier to apply without diluting its raw power as a solid. So was born her best-selling Body Stone. The Kate McLeod Body Stones are the first of its kind and soften on warm, dry skin. They glide on like silk melt and absorb, leaving skin soft, supple, and glowing. With only cocoa butter, sweet almond oil, apricot kernel oil, avocado oil, and fractionated coconut oil, it’s no wonder it’s become a cult favorite, being seen on Naomi Watt’s ITG Top Shelf and flying off the shelves at Sephora. In this episode, Kate and I talk about building a hero product and defining your niche, how she pivoted from baking to beauty, and what it took to build a beauty brand that caught Sephora’s eye. Shop Kate McLeod here https://www.katemcleod.com. Use code FRIEND at checkout for 20% off your first purchase and start your self care ritual. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Produced by Dear Media
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In just a few short weeks, Coco Mocoe has become one of the most popular Tik Tok personalities for accurately predicting pop culture trends and stars on the rise right before they blow up. From Kylie’s car series to Taylor Swift’s grunge era, you heard it from Coco first. But her rise to popularity didn’t come overnight. She worked with the D’Amelios back in 2018 to and has been dedicated to the pop culture hustle - posting content on her channel multiple times a day and honing in on her niche. In today’s episode, Coco and I talk about how she got into being a pop culture psychic, the secret to her success on Tik Tok, and the trends she’s predicting will come from NYFW. Follow Coco here www.tiktok.com/@cocomocoe Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.
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In just a few short weeks, Coco Mocoe has become one of the most popular Tik Tok personalities for accurately predicting pop culture trends and stars on the rise right before they blow up. From Kylie’s car series to Taylor Swift’s grunge era, you heard it from Coco first. But her rise to popularity didn’t come overnight. She worked with the D’Amelios back in 2018 to and has been dedicated to the pop culture hustle - posting content on her channel multiple times a day and honing in on her niche. In today’s episode, Coco and I talk about how she got into being a pop culture psychic, the secret to her success on Tik Tok, and the trends she’s predicting will come from NYFW. Follow Coco here www.tiktok.com/@cocomocoe Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.
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This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.
In just a few short weeks, Coco Mocoe has become one of the most popular Tik Tok personalities for accurately predicting pop culture trends and stars on the rise right before they blow up. From Kylie’s car series to Taylor Swift’s grunge era, you heard it from Coco first. But her rise to popularity didn’t come overnight. She worked with the D’Amelios back in 2018 to and has been dedicated to the pop culture hustle - posting content on her channel multiple times a day and honing in on her niche. In today’s episode, Coco and I talk about how she got into being a pop culture psychic, the secret to her success on Tik Tok, and the trends she’s predicting will come from NYFW. Follow Coco here www.tiktok.com/@cocomocoe Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.
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If you’re not in fashion, Fashion Month can seem a bit overwhelming. I often get asked - can I buy that look right now? When will that style be available? Or why didn’t that runway piece make it to stores? Well, there’s a big business behind runway shows - it fuels the fashion industry forward, sets trends for the seasons ahead, and allows fashion buyers to decide what makes it from the runway to our closets. So today we’re answering all of your questions with one of the best buyers in the industry, Tiffany Hsu, who’s the Vice President of Womenswear and Kidswear Buying at Mytheresa. (If you follow me on IG, you know Mytheresa is my ultimate retailer of choice - there’s just no better buy if you’re looking for the best pieces in fashion!). As a buyer, she’s tasked with traveling the world and looking at every designer’s collection, understanding the Mytheresa customer intimately, and knowing exactly what styles and how much of them to buy so that retailers and designers make a profit when it hits the stores six months later. She’s basically a fashion psychic. However, buying is a big numbers game, so for all my listeners looking for a numbers based job in fashion, listen up! In this episode, Tiffany and I talk about what goes on behind the scenes during fashion week, how she's learned what her clients want, and the trends she’s loving right now. Follow Tiffany here https://www.instagram.com/handinfire/ Shop Mytheresa here www.mytheresa.com Sponsors
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If you’re not in fashion, Fashion Month can seem a bit overwhelming. I often get asked - can I buy that look right now? When will that style be available? Or why didn’t that runway piece make it to stores? Well, there’s a big business behind runway shows - it fuels the fashion industry forward, sets trends for the seasons ahead, and allows fashion buyers to decide what makes it from the runway to our closets. So today we’re answering all of your questions with one of the best buyers in the industry, Tiffany Hsu, who’s the Vice President of Womenswear and Kidswear Buying at Mytheresa. (If you follow me on IG, you know Mytheresa is my ultimate retailer of choice - there’s just no better buy if you’re looking for the best pieces in fashion!). As a buyer, she’s tasked with traveling the world and looking at every designer’s collection, understanding the Mytheresa customer intimately, and knowing exactly what styles and how much of them to buy so that retailers and designers make a profit when it hits the stores six months later. She’s basically a fashion psychic. However, buying is a big numbers game, so for all my listeners looking for a numbers based job in fashion, listen up! In this episode, Tiffany and I talk about what goes on behind the scenes during fashion week, how she's learned what her clients want, and the trends she’s loving right now. Follow Tiffany here https://www.instagram.com/handinfire/ Shop Mytheresa here www.mytheresa.com Sponsors
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If you’re not in fashion, Fashion Month can seem a bit overwhelming. I often get asked - can I buy that look right now? When will that style be available? Or why didn’t that runway piece make it to stores? Well, there’s a big business behind runway shows - it fuels the fashion industry forward, sets trends for the seasons ahead, and allows fashion buyers to decide what makes it from the runway to our closets. So today we’re answering all of your questions with one of the best buyers in the industry, Tiffany Hsu, who’s the Vice President of Womenswear and Kidswear Buying at Mytheresa. (If you follow me on IG, you know Mytheresa is my ultimate retailer of choice - there’s just no better buy if you’re looking for the best pieces in fashion!). As a buyer, she’s tasked with traveling the world and looking at every designer’s collection, understanding the Mytheresa customer intimately, and knowing exactly what styles and how much of them to buy so that retailers and designers make a profit when it hits the stores six months later. She’s basically a fashion psychic. However, buying is a big numbers game, so for all my listeners looking for a numbers based job in fashion, listen up! In this episode, Tiffany and I talk about what goes on behind the scenes during fashion week, how she's learned what her clients want, and the trends she’s loving right now. Follow Tiffany here https://www.instagram.com/handinfire/ Shop Mytheresa here www.mytheresa.com Sponsors
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Today’s guest is Cass DiMicco, a fashion influencer and the founder of Aureum Collective, a jewelry brand that gives you a luxury aesthetic without the luxury price point. Just one look at her Instagram and you’ll see she’s giving Brigitte Bardot reincarnated. She’s impeccably chic - with a feed filled with fashion and beauty inspiration, and of course, how she uses accessories to elevate every day fashion. In this episode, Cass tells us her best tips for creating content, how she balances being a content creator and running a business all from her Miami home, and what she feels is the next big jewelry trend for fall. Follow Cass here https://www.instagram.com/cassdimicco/ Shop Aureum Collective here https://aureumcollective.com Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Support the show by supporting our sponsors!
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I often talk about the necessity for community. No matter what you do, where you work, finding your people and keeping them close is one of the most important lessons I’ve learned as someone in the fashion industry. One of my people is Danielle Prescod. She instantly became someone who felt like a security blanket for me - at a work event where maybe I didn’t know anyone, fashion weeks, whatever it was, if she was there, all was good in my world. Danielle is a 15-year fashion industry veteran - she’s worked at InStyle, Elle, BET, and is someone I often turn to for her razor-sharp and unapologetic perspective of the industry. But last year, she said goodbye to the fashion industry and moved to New Orleans where she penned her first book, Token Black Girl, a memoir about her experiences growing up Black in a predominately white neighborhood, and the experiences that followed her into her teen years, college years, and into the halls of some of the most well known magazines in the world. It’s a harsh look into the white supremacy in media and her personal story of recovering from years of striving for perfection, a loss of identity, and living in a world where she never truly felt accepted. In today’s episode, we talk about the moments that led Danielle to write Token Black Girl, how she turned her experiences into output, and how the fashion industry needs to do better. Follow Danielle here https://www.instagram.com/danielleprescod/ Pre-order Token Black Girl here Produced by Dear Media
I’ll never forget the first time I saw a Pantene ad. The silky, luscious, and thick hair on the models couldn’t be more different from my own hair, but instantly became an ideal of what society considered beautiful. It carried me through the many emotional stages of my hair - extensions, the post breakup chop, multiple colors (who can relate?) - all to achieve that bounce that could be seen from a mile away. But as a now 28-year-old, I've figured out the most essential truth when it comes to hair - less is more. Diana Cohen’s Crown Affair is leading that message, disrupting the haircare industry that has notoriously sold chemical-based products and damaging styles with simple products, clean ingredients, and routines and rituals that nourish your hair from within. The Crown Affair Hair Oil has landed on every best-seller list, even catching the eye of the brand's newest investor Gwyneth Paltrow, and the brand is a bestseller at Goop and Sephora. In this episode, Diana shares her experience navigating the haircare industry, her own routines, and how she’s built a community around self-care. Shop Crown Affair here https://www.crownaffair.com Support the show by supporting our sponsors!
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One of the most frequent questions I get asked from entrepreneurs is, “Is investing in PR really worth it?” In 2022, PR is a whole new ballgame. Tabloids are out, and clicks are in. But as a new brand, how do you truly make a splash and get your name out there? And how do you know the best avenues to invest in? Enter Megan Vaughn, the founder of MVPR, and the PR guru behind all your favorite social media brands like Miaou, Aya Muse, Are You Am I, Urban Sophistication, Luv AJ, and more. She gives us the rundown on what public relations really can do for you, her best advice on priming your business to catch a publicist's eye, and what clicks really moves the money needle. Follow Megan Vaughn PR here https://www.instagram.com/mvpr\_nyc Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.
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From Machine Gun Kelly to Heaven by Marc Jacobs, the punk revival is as alive and well as ever. So we brought on Alyssa Vingan, the Editor in Chief of Nylon Magazine (and self-proclaimed former emo-kid) to help unpack the era of nostalgia. We talk Olivia Rodrigo, Hayley Williams, Depop, and of course, how to build a career as a fashion journalist. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Produced by Dear Media
Welcome to my midsummer catch up where I’m recapping some of my most memorable moments and answer your questions from Instagram. I share the trip that recently changed my life (no, it’s not in Italy), and answer questions like what’s the best piece of advice I’ve learned in my 20’s to what I think the fashion industry needs a bit more of. Next Health https://www.next-health.com The Four Seasons Maui https://www.fourseasons.com/maui/ Vanessa Friedman Twitter https://twitter.com/VVFriedman Drew Barrymore Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drewbarrymore/?hl=en Productivity Episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ZSPXNVh9YrFOxn0HW74ZC Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Sponsors
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It’s rare to find someone whose style is truly unique. Emili Sindlev is one of those people. Just one look at her Instagram and you’ll find that her style is unmatched - it’s a blend of metropolitan chic, Scandi cool, with an enormous burst of color. She pairs bright colors you’d never guess would match and prints your mom would have shamed you for ever even thinking they’re go well together. But she pulls it off not just for herself, but for the global fashion community, with a style that’s titled her one of Denmark’s most popular fashion influencers. Based in Copenhagen, Emili shot onto the scene during Copenhagen Fashion Week, quickly becoming a street style trailblazer for defying the usual naturals of Scandi style. Today she has close to 1 million followers, she was awarded Elle’s style icon of the year award in 2018, and can be often seen globetrotting and working with brands from Valentino to Chanel. In this episode, Emili gives us her best dressing advice which actually includes referencing vegetables, who knew? We also talk about growing a platform as a content creator, how she curates her feed, and what it’s like becoming a global content creator from Denmark. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Sponsored by
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Want to learn how to disrupt an industry? Take a page out of Ring Concierge’s book. Founded by Nicole Wegman in 2013, Ring Concierge is a NYC-based DTC fine jewelry and bridal brand that's on a mission to become one of the largest privately held fine jewelry companies in America — aka "the Tiffanys of today's generation.” How? By offering Harry Winston quality (their current Head of Product came from there) with Diamond District pricing. With over 500,000 followers, the brand has consistently scaled its growth year-over-year and become the go-to for brides and jewelry lovers alike, designing forever pieces that are both inspirational and attainable. In this episode, Nicole tells us her master marking plan, how she built a brand strong enough to compete with household names, and her best tips for aspiring entrepreneurs. Shop Ring Concierge here: https://ringconcierge.com Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Produced by Dear Media
Do you want to learn how to optimize yourself to create your dream job? First, you’ll have to understand your Human Design. Today we bring in expert Erin Claire Jones to unpack Human Design - a system that gives people an energetic blueprint to how they're uniquely designed to thrive based on their exact time, date and place of birth. Specifically, it looks at how people are designed to cultivate relationships, parent, make decisions, build businesses, market, communicate, work within teams and so much more. But more than anything, it gives people permission and tools to be themselves as individuals, in family, in business and in relationships. In this episode, Erin shows us how to read our Human Design chart and understand the tenants that make us uniquely us. We also go through each type, how we show up in professional settings, and how to better serve yourself in the workplace to create your dream job. Visit HumanDesignBlueprint.com/FRIEND to find your unique Human Design Blueprint Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.
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Want to learn how to work smarter and not harder? Meet Rachel Rodgers - a business coach and author of the best-selling book We Should All Be Millionaires. After boosting her business sales from $60,000 to $300,000 in just one calendar year, Rachel set out to create a business plan she could share with the masses, with the goal of de-stigmatizing conversations around money. Today she’s the founder of Hello Seven, a multi-million dollar company that teaches women how to earn more money and build wealth. In this episode, Rachel shares her journey into financial confidence, where she thinks millennial should be focusing their financial energy, and why she thinks saving your money shouldn’t be your top priority. Join the Hello Seven Club at HelloSeven.co/Friend Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.
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They say that people watching is the best in New York City, and Johnny Cirillo is living proof of it. As the photographer behind Instagram’s beloved @WatchingNewYork account, Johnny heads out every day onto the streets of New York to shoot the most interesting and stylish personalities he can find. He stealthily documents their outfits, strikes up a conversation, and shares the stories of every day people to his 1 million followers on Instagram and TikTok. But when Johnny took his first photo for the account in 2016, he had no idea that six years later he’d run one of the most popular street style accounts and shoot for brands like Tory Burch and Balenciaga. Johnny and I talk about his introduction into photography, the most interesting people he’s ever met, and his best advice on turning your art into a thriving community. Follow Watching New York here https://www.instagram.com/watchingnewyork Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.
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This week Liv gives us her insights on this fashion season’s hottest news - from the recent Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci 2022 Cruise shows, to the buzziest collaborations like Jacquemus x Nike. And with new collections brings a new season, so she also shares her best insights for changing over your closet for the summer season, with tips like what brands to invest in, how to shop sustainably, and how to create your best staple closet. Shop her Amazon store here https://www.amazon.com/shop/livvperez Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.
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Nanushka founder and designer Sandra Sandor joins us on today’s show to share Nanushka's journey from a local brand in Budapest to one of the fashion industry’s most favorited brands. Nanushka was founded in 2006 with the ethos that if a garment is designed to function well, it will, by definition, be beautiful. Just like its hometown, Nanushka is classic but with an edge, with a deep commitment to craftsmanship, detail, and a unique perspective on sustainability. 16 years later, Nanushka is a household name, showing at NYFW, with stores around the world, and a cult-following on Instagram for it’s unique east-meets-west style. In this episode, Sandra discusses the key to slow and steady success, how she took Nanushka global, and the roadmap to building a heritage brand. Shop Nanushka here https://www.nanushka.com Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Produced by Dear Media
Today’s guest is a permanent resident in my Instagram saves, and probably so many of yours. She’s painfully chic, has the cutest dogs in the world, and is truly an old soul with taste as timeless to match. Jenny Walton is a woman of many trades. She’s an incredibly talented illustrator whose work has been shared by the likes of Vogue and more. She’s the creative director for The Sartorialist, who also happens to be her partner, which basically makes them the chicest couple in fashion. And she’s a fashion creator who’s collaborated with brands like Prada, Gucci, and more. A peek inside her closet and you’d find some of the most rare vintage designer finds, accessories she makes herself, and a skirt collection that would rival Blaire Waldorf's. Jenny chats about her journey into fashion and how she’s stayed true to her style through an ever-changing industry. We also talk about her big move to Milan which happened earlier this year, how she’s settling in, and the fashion industry abroad. Follow Jenny here https://www.instagram.com/jennymwalton/ Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Produced by Dear Media
For those of you who may think retail is dead, think again. Today we’re joined by Madelynn Ringo, the designer and founder of Ringo Studios, and the mastermind designer behind stores you’ve seen all over your Instagram like Glossier, Studs, Bala, and more. After getting her Architecture Master’s degree from Yale University, Madelynn has become widely known as a creative at the helm of experiential design - scaling brand identities to life with a commitment to originality, bold textures, larger than life objects, and colors that just make you feel good. In this episode, Madelynn discusses her creative process of bringing brands off screen, what makes a space “instagrammable,” and her thoughts on the ever-changing retail industry. Follow Madelynn here https://www.instagram.com/madelynnringo/ Produced by Dear Media
Did you know that less than 14% of sports journalists are female? Or that less than 4% of sports coverage is on female athletes? In 2019, three college friends — Jacie deHoop, Ellen Hyslop and Roslyn McLarty — founded The GIST after noticing that there wasn’t a hub for female sports lovers to come together in the male-dominated sports industry. The result - a newsletter that provides a fresh and fun perspective on sports delivered straight to your inbox. Today, they have over 700,000 subscribers who loyally read their 4x-weekly sports news newsletter, 3x-weekly women's sports biz newsletter, and listen to their podcast The GIST of It. In this episode, Ellen and I talk about the newsletter boom and its impact, her best hack for getting new subscribers, and the lack of visibility for women in sports and where we need progress. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Produced by Dear Media
Welcome to another AMA episode! Liv answers your questions submitted via Instagram - from the best tips to getting your brand eyeballs, to her favorite spring trends, and more. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.
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With close to 5 million followers, Iskra Lawrence is a trailblazer in the body positivity movement and has become a household name in the modeling industry. Since being scouted at the age of 13, she’s gone on to challenge the status quo of fashion, encouraging the industry to include more body diversity and showcase a more authentic and realistic image of women around the world. She’s an Aerie face, in which she starred in the first-ever no photoshop lingerie campaign for the brand, and an ambassador for the National Eating Disorders Association. Through her positive outlook and encouraging words, she’s built a following around self love and empowerment that’s landed her on the Time’s 100 List, a TED talk, and more. In this episode, we talk about her radical journey to self love, what it means to be a change-maker, and her newest brand Saltair that encourages her customers for make time for themselves in every day life. Shop Saltair here: https://saltair.com Follow Iskra here https://www.instagram.com/iskra/?hl=en Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Produced by Dear Media
At just 27-years-old, Francesca Aiello is redefining the swimwear industry. As the founder of cult-favorite brand Frankie’s Bikinis, Francesca has disrupted the industry with its innovative, trend setting and inclusive designs. This year the brand is celebrating its 10th anniversary - with incredible landmark moments like collaborations with Hailee Steinfeld to Naomi Osaka, viral moments like THAT Sydney Sweeney swimsuit in Euphoria, and over 1 million loyal followers. And now, the brand just announced that Victoria’s Secret will be making an $18 million investment in the growth of the business, a deal that’s the first of its kind and will make Frankie’s Bikinis go global. In this episode, Francesca shares the high school experience that sparked her inner entrepreneur, the next big trends in swim, and what it’s like to become a part of the Victoria’s Secret family. Shop Frankie’s Bikinis here: https://frankiesbikinis.com
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Tieghan Gerard, also known as Half Baked Harvest, is one of the most popular chefs on Instagram with over 4 million followers. Growing up in a family of seven, Tieghan started cooking for her family in her early teen years and launched her blog at the age of 19. Since then, she’s never stopped - posting a recipe a day and growing a massive community of foodies who look to her for her impeccable recipes and food styling. She’s now launching her third cookbook, “Every Day,” a book of 120 recipes for the everyday chef focused on feeling good and balanced eating. In this episode, Tieghan tells us how she found her point of differentiation, why responding to all of your DMs is crucial, and how she brings cookbooks to life in the digital age. Order Half Baked Harvest Every Day: Recipes for Balanced, Flexible, Feel-Good Meals: A Cookbook here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593232550 Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Produced by Dear Media
This week Liv and Christiana (@movie.brat) talk all things Oscars. From who they think will take home the biggest prize to their favorite films of the season, get the download on what to look forward to this coming Sunday in Hollywood. Plus - they debrief the current best shows on television, red carpet fashion, and the stars they can’t stop drooling over. Catch the Oscars this Sunday, March 27th at 5pm PST. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Sponsors:
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Chef Alisa Reynolds is the owner and chef behind Los Angeles’ beloved restaurant, My 2 Cents. She refers to her cuisine as “evolved nostalgia” - a place where she blends Southern comfort food and mixes it into a modern diet. Think gluten-free shrimp grits and a vegan peach cobbler - both so good some of her biggest fans include Solange and Issa Rae. Now, she’s the host of a Dear Media podcast called My Last Meal where she asks some of her famous customers, from Taco and Syd Bennett to Daniel Kaluuya, what their indulgence meal would be if it was their last and how food is intertwined in every emotion we have. In this episode, Chef and I discuss the importance of food and community, what her last meal would be, and how she’s making her mark on the Los Angeles food scene. Listen to My Last Meal available now on Dear Media. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Sponsors:
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When auditioning for the movie adaptation of Jandy Nelson’s YA novel, The Sky is Everywhere, Grace Kaufman had no idea she beat out hundreds of other actresses for the role. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Grace has been acting since the age of seven and was on the heels of graduating high school when she learned she landed the leading part. The book, which came out in 2010, has a cult following and is one of the young adult genre’s most beloved stories, following high school student Lennie as she navigates the loss of her eldest sister, all while experiencing the joys of young adulthood and first love. In this episode, Grace tells us what it’s like experiencing a break out role at the age of 19 and how she brought a beloved character to life. We also talk about growing up in Los Angeles, working with Cherry Jones and Jason Segel, and the best acting tips she learned on set. Watch The Sky Is Everywhere now on Apple TV. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Produced by Dear Media
If there’s anyone we trust for a good workout routine, it’s a Victoria’s Secret angel. And today we’re joined by two! Victoria’s Secret alums Josephine Skriver and Jasmine Tookes have been inseparable for years. As best friends, they’ve dominated catwalks together, celebrated life milestones together, and and now taking on their biggest venture yet with their new brand JOJA. In 2016 after discovering their shared love for fitness, they launched an Instagram page @JOJA that shared their healthy lifestyles and fitness tricks, inspiring their fans to find their own accountability partners and get moving. Six years later, the duo have launched their namesake brand to millions of fans worldwide with an assortment of workout clothes fit for on and off the runway. In this episode, Josephine and Jasmine share their thoughts on the modeling industry and the recent rebrand of Victoria’s Secret. We also talk about the tools they used to launch their own brand, what friendship means to them, and their plan to connect with their global community around feeling your best. Shop JOJA here www.Joja.com Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Sponsors
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Queer Eye’s resident style expert joins us on today’s episode for a fashion debrief! Just off NYFW Fall/Winter 2022, the second drop of his new brand Was Him, and the recent release of season 6 of Queer Eye, there’s no one we trust more when it comes to a style scoop. In this episode, Tan shares his journey to becoming a globally recognized fashion figure, why he decided to start an outerwear brand, and his lens into making fashion more affordable. We also talk about the new season of Netflix’s hit show Next in Fashion alongside his new co-host Gigi Hadid, fatherhood, the Fab Five, our favorite new trends, and more. Shop Was Him’s second drop here https://www.thmbl.com/collections/was-him Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Produced by Dear Media
Diana Silvers is maybe one of the coolest people you’ll ever meet. But I don't know if she knows it. She’s incredibly laid back yet engaging, whip smart, and can wax poetic about Joan Didion for hours. She’s an actress, model, photographer who you’ve seen in Booksmart, Birds of Paradise, Ma, and Space Force, and recently on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar labeled as Hollywood’s New Darling. In this episode, Diana shares her acting process and how an unexpected life turn brought her to one of her first roles. We also talk Space Force Season 2, some of our favorite shows on TV, growing up in LA, and more. Follow Diana on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dianasilverss/ Watch Space Force Season 2 Friday, February 18th, on Netflix. This episode of Friend of a Friend is brought to you by the House of CHANEL. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.
Named one of the top 100 influencers in the UK by The Sunday Times, Tamara Kalinic has long become an established figure in the fashion industry. Ten years ago, when she was an aspiring pharmaceutical student, Tamara launched her now well-known blog The Glam&Glitter, which evolved into one of the most popular blogs of her generation. Today, she’s a style ambassador for the world’s most iconic brands, from Louis Vuitton to Bulgari, a frequent guest at fashion weeks around the world, and street style maven known for her incredible style. In this episode, Tamara takes us inside the every day of a global powerhouse, finding her niche, and how she went from medical school to the top of the fashion industry. Follow Tamara on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tamara/ This episode of Friend of a Friend was brought to you by the House of CHANEL. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.
Today we’re joined by long-time actress and newly minted beauty entrepreneur, Peyton List. She’s starred in Disney’s Jessie, Bunk’d, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and is the breakout start of Netflix’s Cobra Kai. Her latest endeavor is Pley, a beauty brand that aims to change the clean beauty game with vibrant colors, rich textures and versatile formats. In this episode, Peyton talks growing up in the makeup chair, her journey as an entrepreneur at just 23-years-old, and why it was so important to her to break the mold and make clean beauty more “pley-ful.” Head to PleyBeauty.com and use code FRIEND for 10% off your order. Follow Peyton on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/peytonlist/ Ritual: go to ritual.com/friend for 10% off
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Meet Ashley Cimone and Moya Annece, the co-founders behind a New York–based accessories label called ASHYA and the first duo to ever collaborate with Michael Kors. Since founding the brand in 2017, Ashely and Moya have carved out a unique space from themselves in the industry. Through their travels around the world - from India to Guatemala - they design with the hands-free traveler in mind, creating a collection of beautiful, luxurious, and utilitarian bags that have won them a CFDA Award and made them a recipient of the Accessories Council Elaine Gold Launch Pad Fellowship. So it’s no surprise that in honor of Michael Kors’ 40th anniversary, the fashion mogul picked ASHYA himself to celebrate the occasion, designing two exclusive bags that have given the emerging designers a global platform and a titan in the industry the opportunity to showcase the next generation of talent. In this episode, Ashely and Moya share the work ethic needed by a young designer, their thoughts on the ever-changing fashion industry, and how to stay true to your brand identity. Shop the new Michael Kors x ASHYA collection here and in stores globally. Follow ASHYA on Instagram Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Better Conditions: Use discount code FRIEND for 40% off your entire order at thebetterconditions.com
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At just 26 years old, Daniella Pierson is nothing short of a media mogul. She’s the founder and CEO of The Newsette, a next generation media company that empowers, motivates, and informs women every morning through a daily newsletter. She started The Newsette as a sophomore in college, and today, The Newsette closed $40 million in revenue last year without any VC or investors, has over 500,000 subscribers, and hosted interviews with talent like DVF and Selena Gomez. With unparalleled skills in creating digital communities, it’s no surprise that Selena tapped her to be Co-CEO of their new mental fitness company, Wondermind. Alongside Mandy Teefey (producer Selena’s mother), the platform is launching later this year and aims to destigmatize and democratize mental health care through original content. In this episode, Daniella shares how she built a loyal online community, how she’s balanced her mental health journey and becoming a successful entrepreneur, and her next chapter alongside one of the world’s most famous and inspiring names. Follow Wondermind on Instagram for updates here. https://www.instagram.com/officialwondermind/ Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.
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Today we’re demystifying one of the most compelling products on the wellness market today - mushrooms. Stephanie Moyal and Jake Mellman are cousins and the founder duo behind a new functional mushroom company called Troop, that aims to bring the power of mushrooms into your daily wellness routine with an assortment of gummies. With over 10,000 types of known mushrooms on the planet, they provide an incredibly wide range of benefits - from reducing stress, boosting energy, and focusing your brain. Not only are mushrooms being marketed as a new wellness product, but Psilocybin mushrooms (also known as magic mushrooms) are also becoming one of the most controversial yet promising topics in wellness - with high success rates when used in therapy settings to reduce depression, cure addiction, and trauma. Stephanie and Jake share their experiences with incorporating functional mushrooms into their daily routine, the unpredictable yet exciting future of the industry, and how they plan to disrupt and dominate the market with Troop. Head to www.trytroop.com/FOF to get 10% off your first order + a free gift with purchase!
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Happy New Year friends! For our first episode of 2022, we’re joined by Allie Stark, a life coach and founder of Allie Stark Wellness. She’s been an instrumental tool in my mental health over the past year and the person I turned to first when I knew I was ready for a life coach. Today we talk about what it’s like working with a life coach, how her expertise has changed my life, and the healthy habits she recommends as we enter a new year. Schedule a meeting with Allie Stark Wellness http://alliestarkwellness.com Core Values Worksheet Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.
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For our last episode of 2021, we welcome back pop culture writer and Twitter’s favorite critic Hunter Harris to unpack the Season 3 finale of Succession. When it comes to Succession, there’s no voice we trust (or refresh our feeds more for) than Hunter's. This past summer she spent two weeks on set with the Roys for the filming of the highly anticipated season and profiled the cast for Vulture. She publishes a widely beloved column Succession Power Rankings after each episode on her Substack “Hung Up” and is notoriously known for her incredibly witty and sharp commentary of television’s most controversial family. Today we breakdown the episode - from our favorite performances, to going Team Tom, and who remains in power after that shocking ending. Follow Hunter on Twitter https://twitter.com/hunteryharris Subscribe to her Substack, Hung Up https://hunterharris.substack.com Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Produced by Dear Media
Fair warning, there’s no one who will make you want to shop more than Gabriel Waller. Known as fashion’s best kept secret, Gab is the go-to personal shopper for celebrities like Hailey Bieber for sourcing one-of-a-kind, hard to get items that are highly coveted by the industry. From bootstrapping her business in Australia to landing her big break (a shoutout from the one and only Rosie Huntington-Whiteley), to now moving to Los Angeles to expand her wildly successful business, Gab shares her insights on growing a brand based on impeccable customer service. She also shares her must-have items for the upcoming holidays. Follow Gabriel Waller here: https://www.instagram.com/gabwaller/ Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.
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Welcome to the first of our career series episodes! Today, Liv answers your career questions submitted via the website. From how to start a new job to her best networking hack, she’ll share some anecdotes from her personal journey and reflect on the best advice she’s heard on the show. If you want to submit a question to be answered live on the show, visit friendofafriend.us/phone-a-friend Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.
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Today we’re joined by Stuart Weitzman’s Chief Marketing Officer, Behnaz Ghahramani. Her resume in the business of fashion is extensive - she’s led strategy for prestigious brands like Gucci and Ralph Lauren, and then came her first C Suite executive job offer at the New York-based shoe brand. She also happened to be nine months pregnant at the time. In this episode, Behnaz shares the keys to having it all, how she climbed the corporate fashion ladder, and how she’s worked with collaborators like Serena Williams to bring maternity rights to the forefront of her work. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.
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Today we’re joined by tech entrepreneur Nick Greenfield. With a career spanning from being an original hire at Lyft to now the CEO of his own oral health care company Candid, Nick has built a name in the start up world as a master of delivering convenience though innovation. In this episode, Nick tells us his journey navigating the start up world and gives us his best advice for aspiring brand builders and dreamers - from how to network in the start up space to what he looks for in new hires. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.
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Today we’re joined by influencer, lifestyle blogger, and podcaster Marianna Hewitt. As a leading social media voice with over 1 million followers, the host of her chart-topping podcast Life with Marianna, and the co-founder of the cult-favorite beauty brand Summer Fridays, Marianna gives us her playbook on how to become an influencer and cultivate an audience around the things you love.
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Today we’re joined by James Ferragamo, the grandson of the brand’s founder Salvatore Ferragamo, and now the brand’s Brand, Product and Communication Director. As the first Ferragamo to lead the business into third-generation success, James tells us about bringing innovation into a heritage brand, starting with the brand’s dedication to sustainability and their first initiative, the Ferragamo Icon-Up collection. The collection of shoe and belt styles made from upcycled materials is available now exclusively on FarFetch.com.
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Today we’re joined by Brittany O’Grady, the actress who captivated us in her role as Paula in HBO’s hit series, The White Lotus. From her best tip for aspiring actors to embodying a character completely different from yourself, Brittany gives us a masterclass in cultivating a career as a performer. We also talk Sydney Sweeney, Gen Z, astrology, and more!
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Did you know that your indoor air quality can be 5x worse than outdoor air quality? If there’s one way to get cleaner air in your home, it’s using a Vitruvi. Founded by the visionary Sara Panton, Vitruvi is an essential oil and diffuser company that aims to scent your home and get you breathing cleaner at the same time. Today we discuss the power of scenting your home, how we can hack our moods through using essential oils, and the environmental and health impact on using something cleaner than candles. Shop Vitruvi here https://vitruvi.com. Use code FRIEND20 for 20% off! Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Produced by Dear Media
Annie Kreighbaum and Rebecca Zhou are beauty biz legends. After working together at Glossier for five years, the duo reunited to launch Soft Services, a skincare brand that makes products, guides, and digital tools to help people who are looking for solutions to their body skin concerns. Today, they give us their guidebook on creating cult beauty brands adored by the digital age and their mission to disrupt the body care market. Shop Soft Services https://softservices.co Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. Produced by Dear Media
Today we’re joined by Reformation’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Kathleen Talbot. Since starting at the brand eight years ago, Talbot has been at the forefront of building one of fashion’s most sustainable businesses today, implementing game-changing methods like the Ref Scale, their sustainability reports, and eco-conscious partners around the world. In this episode, she gives aspiring designers a playbook on how to create a sustainable business - from your fabrics to your people - and her vision for the future of fashion. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez. OUAI use code FRIEND for 15% off your entire purchase at theouai.com
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Today we’re joined by Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, and producer Amber Mark. With songs like Lose My Cool, Monsoon, and Competition, Amber talks about her rise from exploding on SoundCloud overnight, to her upcoming announced album Three Dimensions Deep, and her hilarious new YouTube show, Twice Baked. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram, @LivvPerez.
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Liv and her producer Christiana are back together again for the ultimate NYFW/Met Gala debrief. After two weeks in NYC, the stories are abundant - from behind-the-scenes of the fashion shows, to their favorite and not so favorite looks at the Met, to Liv randomly going viral on Tik Tok. We also answer some of your questions from Instagram like how to make connections at fashion week, to how brand deals work, and more. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/livvperez/
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In honor of NYFW in full swing, we’re bringing back one of our most beloved episodes with the one and only Christopher John Rogers. This episode was recorded in September 2019. If you Google the name Christopher John Rogers, a slew of articles will come up with all the same title: "Meet Christopher John Rogers, Fashion's Next Big Thing." At just 25-years-old, Christopher is one of the youngest break-out designers on the fashion scene. Although he made his Fashion Week debut just a month ago, Christopher has garnered industry-wide acclaim through his unapologetically joyful and colorful designs. His collection was met with a standing ovation and rave reviews from Vogue, WWD, and more. He was a 2019 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalist, and his clothes have been worn by Michelle Obama, Rihanna, SZA, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Cardi B. In this episode, Christopher and I talk about creating glamour in a not-so-glamorous world, representation in the fashion industry, and how a Baton Rogue-born designer plans to make it big in the Big Apple.
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Last week, I got to sit down with Dr. Fauci to talk about the importance of getting vaccinated. If you're not vaccinated, head to madetosave.org/vaccines to learn more. If you are vaccinated, check in with your friends, family, and community! Get involved with the #MadeToSave campaign at MadeToSave.org/act This interview is also available to watch on Instagram @LivvPerez https://www.instagram.com/livvperez/ Produced by Dear Media
Have you ever thought about how your workouts are created and why you do them? Today we’re going behind-the-scenes of P.Volve, the beloved workout brand that’s function-first, high intensity but low impact, and backed by science to give you the best body, pain free. In this episode, we’re joined by Julie Cartwright, the President of the company, to talk about growing a company that's become the go-to workout for millions across the country, the expansion of the brand to digital, and the future of fitness. Want to join a class? Sign up for P.Volve here https://www.pvolve.com Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/livvperez/
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Meet Aleali May - she’s the queen of sneakers, a stylist, designer and a major force in fashion. She’s the first woman to ever design at Jordan 1 and a unisex Air Jordan, has styled talent like Kendrick Lamar, and is bonafide street style icon for her work with brands like Louis Vuitton and Chanel. This week we sat down to talk about how she manifested her dream collaboration, how she stays inspired as a creative, to her best advice for fellow sneaker heads. Follow Aleali on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/alealimay/ Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/livvperez/
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You know those friends who you have the most epic conversations with? Well Chrissy Rutherford is that friend. Whether we’re bumping into each other at a party or catching up over FaceTime, I know a Chrissy Conversation is always going to be a monumental one. We talk about everything under the sun - things we’re interested in, people catching our eye, random things we see on Twitter, what’s on our brains - but no matter what it is - I always leave feeling like my cup is 100% full. When she’s not being the ultimate friend, she’s a fashion aficionado, mental health advocate, and brilliant writer. She worked as an editor at Harper’s Bazaar for a decade, building a career as a fashion and media expert, and now runs her own self discovery newsletter Fwrd Joy and works with brands like Tiffany & Co and Jimmy Choo. In today’s episode, we’re letting you in on one of our infamous fashion catch ups - from brands we love to finding your personal style, fashion week, and more. Follow Chrissy on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/khruangbin/ Subscribe to her newsletter, Fwd Joy, here https://www.chrissyrutherford.com/newsletter Learn more about 2BG Consulting here https://www.instagram.com/2bgconsulting/ Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/livvperez/ Sponsored by
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This week we’re joined by Khruangbin’s iconic bassist Laura Lee. Also known as “Leezy” on stage, Laura and her bandmates Mark and DJ have an instantly recognizable sound - a blend of funk, soul, and disco - that’s cultivated them a massive fan-base, with sold out tours, festival headlines, and collaborations with the likes of Leon Bridges. In this episode, Laura takes us through the inception of the band from their early days in Houston to the barn they record their music in, how she uses fashion to create her on-stage persona, and gives us a behind-the-scenes of their latest record, Mordechai Remixes.
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This week we’re catching up with Liv! Joined by her producer, Christiana Morgenroth, the two sit down to discuss the burning topics on their mind, from tips to staying present, the Olympics, shows they're binging, and more. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/livvperez/ Sponsored by:
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Upper East Siders do we have a treat for you! Today we’re joined by Eric Eidelstein, a writer on HBO’s Gossip Girl reboot, who also happens to be one of Liv’s friends from college. From freshmen in an NYU writing class to the silver screen, Liv and Eric talk about his journey as a writer and how he got his foot in the door in the writer’s room of one of TV’s biggest shows. Eric gives us a behind-the-scenes of writing for the show - from paying homage to the original show, including some of NYC’s hottest spots, what it was like working with Tavi, to his response to some of Twitter’s most critical threads. And for aspiring writers, he also gives us his best tips for writer’s block to navigating the entertainment industry. Follow Eric on Twitter here. https://twitter.com/ericeidelstein Check out Gossip Girl on HBO Max now with new episodes every Thursday night. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/livvperez/ Sponsored by
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If you’re ever in need of career advice, Kim Kaupe is your girl. She’s a founder, keynote speaker, and one-of-a-kind teacher who’s built a business on creating the ultimate feedback loop - sharing her experiences as an entrepreneur with her loyal fanbase. And believe us, she’s got experience. Her first company, ‘ZinePak (later known as the Superfan Company), garnered global praise from being named one of The Wall Street Journal’s Startup of the Year to being featured on Season 5 of ABC’s hit primetime show, Shark Tank, securing offers from 4 out of 5 sharks. After running the company for 10 years, she went off on her own and made it her mission to give back to the next generation. From worldwide stages to her online courses, Kim’s mission of investing in yourself, your career and your network has garnered the praise of corporate clients such as American Express, YPO and TEDx. She’s become LinkedIn’s favorite mentor, serving over 200,000+ students through her entrepreneur-focused LinkedIn Learning courses. In this episode, Kim talks us through her greatest career hacks, from leaning into serendipitous moments to how she makes space for creativity, to how she branded herself as your digital BFF that pushes you to win. Visit Kim’s website and check out her courses here https://kimkaupe.com Follow her on Instagram for the best career tips here https://www.instagram.com/kimkaupe/ Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/livvperez/
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Jaclyn Johnson is the ultimate multi-hyphenate. By the time she was 28-years-old, she had already sold her first business No Subject, invested in multiple female owned startups, and launched her second multi-million dollar company, Create and Cultivate. What first started as a small conference in Palm Springs for ambitious women has now become one of the most globally recognized, fastest-growing communities for female entrepreneurs and small business owners. Jaclyn and the Create and Cultivate team host hundreds of events each year that dive deep into what it means to be an entrepreneur, with speakers like Issa Rae, Meghan Markle, Kim Kardashian, and Martha Stewart, and a digital platform with a plethora of resources for ambitious business owners. They have over 1 million women in their community, a line at Target, host one of the top business podcasts WorkParty, and so much more. In this episode, Jaclyn guides us through how she created the career she wanted and how she hopes her work will inspire you to do the same too. We also reminisce on some of our golden NYU days, some of the nitty gritty of running a business like hiring and pitching strategies, and how her business survived COVID-19 and came out with a $22M valuation. Follow Jaclyn on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/ Check out Create & Cultivate here https://www.createcultivate.com Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/livvperez/
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When Lara Adekoya started baking during lockdown last year, she had no idea she would quickly become the cookie queen of Los Angeles. The 28-year-old baker is the founder of Fleurs et Sel, a baked goods company that releases locally in small batches, and sells out in under five minutes. After being laid off from her job as a top salesperson at Nordstrom, Lara began baking cookies and delivering them to her friends and clients around town. What was initially a fun way to spread love during tough times quickly drew lines of fans to her at-home bakery. The demand for Fleur et Sels has catapulted her to culinary success - she’s hosted pop ups at The Palisades Village and The Grove, which the legendary Mindy Weiss (who happens to be one of her old clients!) helped produce and promote, provides cookies for Netflix sets, was just featured on Good Morning America, and is only just beginning. In this episode, Lara gives us the key takeaways from her entrepreneurial journey, from maintaining relationships to customer service lessons, and how she turned her passion into a thriving business. With flavors like oatmeal raisin to sea salt chocolate, do yourself a favor and set notifications on for her Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/fleursetsel/ Cookie drops are also available on their website! https://www.fleursetsel.com Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/livvperez/ Produced by Dear Media
Shira Haas is an Israeli-born, Emmy-nominated actress who dominated our quarantine screens through her career-defining performance as Esty Shapiro in Netflix’s Unorthodox. At just 26-years-old, she’s garnered international success - but she’s no stranger to critical acclaim. She earned her first Ophir Award (Israel’s equivalent of the Academy Awards) at 19-years-old with her debut role in “Princess” - a role that she landed through a message on Facebook. And just last April, she won Best International Actress at the Tribeca Film Festival for her latest role as the lead in “Asia,” a film where she plays a young teen facing her own mortality because of an illness while also finding a connection with her mother, Asia, before it's too late. We met up in New York City to celebrate the premiere and chat about her decade long career journey, how she sees art gateway to empathy, and her best tips for becoming an actress. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/livvperez/
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Today we're joined by the duo behind everyone’s favorite spicy fusilli, Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo. They’re the masterminds behind the restaurants on every LA hit-list, from Son of a Gun to Animal and of course, Jon & Vinny’s. In this episode, we get to hear about their early cooking days - from dorming in college together to sleeping in their first restaurant, to how they’ve created a food empire that’s all about community. They drop gems on the key to opening your first restaurant, how to successfully pivot, and fill us in on some of their latest expansions including their next Jon and Vinny’s location. Shop Jon & Vinny’s Goods here https://goods.jonandvinnys.com. Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/livvperez/ Sponsored by Athleta: Athleta.com #leadwithoyurlegs
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If you’ve ever heard of The Pattern, the most common words you’ll hear alongside it are "scarily accurate,” or you’ve seen the video of Channing Tatum freaking out after trying it saying, “Who runs this thing?! How do you know me so well?! Someone please contact me ASAP.” Well the person to reach out to is their founder, Lisa Donovan. For those of you who are unfamiliar to the app, it’s a social app that creates accurate and detailed insights into your personality, empowering you to better understand yourself and build deeper, more authentic relationships with those around you. Prior to The Pattern, Lisa co-founded and ran the first and most viewed YouTube content company of its time, Maker Studios. She built it over a thrilling five year period which culminated in a successful sale to Disney in 2014. It was after that that Lisa began the journey of self-discovery, which became the driving force behind The Pattern. In this episode, Lisa tells us all about developing the app, how it goes beyond astrology, and Lisa gives Olivia a personalized reading from the app. We talk about a few personality traits, how to implement these concepts into real life, Saturn returns, and a whole lot more. If you want to see yours - go download The Pattern app!
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In this episode, Liv answers all your questions submitted via Instagram - from what her childhood was like, to moving to NYC, a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating Friend of a Friend, and more. If you like what you hear - leave us a review! We’d love to hear your feedback on shows like this moving forward and topics you want to hear. And don’t forget to subscribe to Friend of a Friend on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Have a question? DM Olivia on Instagram here: Instagram.com/LivvPerez Support the show by supporting our sponsors!
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At just 18-years-old, actress Cailee Spaeny landed her first role in *Pacific Rim: Uprising* after winning a nationwide talent search. At the time, Cailee and her mom would routinely make a 25-hour drive from their home in Springfield, Missouri to Los Angeles for auditions with their hearts set on making it in Hollywood. Four years later, she’s starred in *The Craft: Legacy,* Mimi Leder’s *On the Basis of Sex,* and her latest role is playing Erin McMenamin in HBO’s latest murder mystery series *Mare of Easttown* alongside Kate Winslett. In this episode, we sat down with the rising star to talk about going from a small town to reaching big city dreams, navigating Hollywood at a young age, and how she prepared for the challenging role of playing a teen mom in *Mare of Easttown.* Plus, she gives us some behind-the-scenes of filming the show, from meeting Kate for the first time to her acting process. Follow Cailee on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/caileespaeny/?hl=en Watch Mare of Easttown here https://www.hbo.com/mare-of-easttown Loved this episode? Follow the show and leave us a review! **Sponsors** ****BetterHelp:**** Get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/friend**Athleta:** Visit Athleta in stores or online at ATHLETA.COM to shop their full range of shorts, available in sizes XXS—3X. Produced by Dear Media
Mark Groves is a Human Connection Specialist and Speaker whose purpose is to help individuals and companies step into their most authentic, effective, loving selves by way of his bold, no-BS relationship guidance. He actually discovered his passion for helping people after having gone through his own devastating breakup that he couldn't get over and is now a leading expert in the personal growth space through his community of over 1 million followers and his new app, Mine'd. The app hosts experts that cover topics ranging from dealing with getiting over relationships, long-distance relationships, cultivating money mindfulness, leadership, self discovery and more with experts ranging from marriage and family therapists, sex and relationship therapists, psychotherapists, psychologists, life coaches, activists, spiritual healers, financial empowerment mentors and more. In this episode, Mark tells us how he built a business around human connection, and we answered all your questions submitted via Instagram - like how to ask your partner to meet the parents for the first time? Where to meet people off dating apps? How can you seek independence in a relationship? And so much more!
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On this episode we’re joined by the one and only Serena Fcking Kerrigan! She’s a confidence coach, entrepreneur, and the creator and host of the wildly popular Instagram Live dating show “Let’s Fcking Date.” On each episode, Serena would go on a set-up, blind first date while thousands of her fans and friends watch in real time. The show became an instant sensation, amassing over 5 million views, capturing six figure sponsorship deals from major advertisers including Bumble. It was picked up by the likes of Forbes, CNBC, Elle and InStyle Magazine, and called a “Quarantine Must-Watch” by The Today Show. Today, she’s hailed as the queen of dating, a beloved confidence coach for women around the world, and is taking the relationship world by storm through her Let’s Fcking Date card game, with more to come. In this episode, Serena shares her affirmations for gaining confidence, how she built a dating empire in under a year, her best dating advice, and more. Follow Serena on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/serenakerrigan/ Love the show? Subscribe and leave us a review! Support the show by supporting our sponsors!
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Although you may know Ian Somerhalder as Damon Salvatore from Vampire Diaries or Boone from Lost, he’s actually embarking on his most passionate endeavors to date as an environmentalist and humanitarian. He executive produced the environmental documentary KISS THE GROUND, which landed on Netflix in September 2020, and focuses on raising awareness and education on the positive impacts of regenerative farming for climate change. And just this weekend, he launched Brothers Bond, a bourbon company, with Vampire Diaries co-star Paul Wesley as an ode to their bourbon drinking days on the show. The company did a pre-sale which shattered records and a portion of the proceeds will go toward regenerative farming practices and combating climate change. In this episode, Ian tells us all about his new chapter, why he needs everyone to watch Kiss The Ground, and how he started a business with purpose and passion. Follow Ian on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/iansomerhalder/ Shop Brother’s Bond Bourbon here https://brothersbondbourbon.com Watch Kiss The Ground here https://www.netflix.com/title/81321999 Love the show? Subscribe and leave us a review! Support the show by supporting our sponsors!
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She’s known as the “Lois Lane of Forbes”, a podcast host, and a voice to female founders everywhere! Karin Eldor is the host of Share Of Voice, a podcast about the power of discovering your voice and sharing your truth in the process (and a fellow Dear Media pod!). Each episode features compelling conversations with the wave makers and game changers - like Taryn Toomey and Koreen Odiney - on their radar. She’s also a widely beloved journalist and Senior Contributor to ForbesWomen, breaking stories like Create and Cultivate’s recent valuation to the rise of Instagram comedian Elsa Majimbo. She’s also contributed to COVETEUR, Teen Vogue, Monster, and is a regular contributor to Shopify's blog, where she offers founders retail advice and profile success stories. In this episode Karin gives us a masterclass on becoming a successful journalist, how to nail a press pitch, and how she overcame her shyness to become a conduit to share both her voice and the voices of others. Check out Share of Voice on Dear Media https://dearmedia.com/shows/share-of-voice/ Follow Karin on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alwayskarin/?hl=en Read her latest Forbes stories https://www.forbes.com/sites/karineldor/?sh=29d6efe26fbb Love the show? Subscribe and leave us a review!
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Tezza (@tezza) and Cole (@cole_herrm) are the mastermind duo behind everyone’s favorite photo editing app, Tezza. After noticing her over 1 million followers constantly ask “how do you edit your photos?”, Tezza took her love for photography and catapulted herself from a small indie startup based out of her NY studio apartment, to a reputable business that is revolutionizing the social sphere at the intersection of tech and design. Alongside her husband, they’ve grown the app from a 2-person startup to an internationally-recognized digital powerhouse with over 13 million app downloads with 3 million monthly active subscribers. In this episode, we break down how they built the app, how to work together as a married couple, and how they’ve mastered the art of monetizing what you love. Love the show? Subscribe and leave us a review! Support the show by supporting our sponsors!
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Janaya Future Khan is the co-founder of Black Lives Matter Canada and has become a leading voice in the global crusade demanding social justice reform and equality. Known as Future within the BLM movement, Janaya is a Black, queer, gender-nonconforming activist, staunch Afrofuturist, boxer, and social-justice educator. Throughout 2020 and amidst this crucial time in our history, Janaya has been a source of hope and inspiration for many, hosting a weekly “Sunday Sermon” on their Instagram Live, on which they discuss various topics from culture, politics, finding one’s voice, Black Lives Matter and more. In this episode, Janaya talk us through their childhood and the emotional work of becoming an activist and storyteller. We also talk about their experience with therapy, how being of service to others is the best way to find yourself, and their call to action that encourages us to engage in the work of being alive. Follow Janaya here https://www.instagram.com/janayathefuture/ Catch their Sunday Sermons live on Instagram every Sunday at 12pm PST. Love the show? Subscribe and leave us a review! Gallant: Protect the ones you love. With banking plans starting as low as $45/mo visit Gallant.com to take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You can save $100 off the initial payment by using coupon code FRIEND
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Carly Stein is the founder of Beekeeper’s Naturals, a company on a mission to reinvent your medicine cabinet with natural remedies from bees. After having chronic tonsillitis her whole life and a series of health scares that couldn’t be helped through traditional antibiotics, Carly discovered bee propolis, a compound produced by bees and known for its healing abilities, that completely healed her overnight. With little notoriety of propolis in the US, Carly left her job as a trader at Goldman Sachs to start what would later become a bee empire. Today, Beekeeper’s Naturals is committed to providing the cleanest, most powerful solutions to modern health issues - like brain fog and scratchy throats - through using unique remedies from the beehive, like royal jelly and propolis. They’re loved by celebrities like Kendall Jenner and Lily Collins, are sold in Targets and Whole Foods nationwide, and Carly’s landed a spot on the Forbes 30 under 30 list. In this episode, Carly gives us Hive 101 and takes us through all the beneficial compounds found in the hive (no, we’re not just talking about honey!), how she turned how passion for beekeeping into a company, and how you can play a role in saving the bees. Follow Carly here https://www.netflix.com/title/80199029 Shop Beekeeper’s Naturals here https://www.instagram.com/hannahroseware/?hl=en Love the show? Subscribe and leave us a review!
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Hannah Ware Zooms in from LA to talk about her role in the highly popular Netflix drama, "The One," where she plays a powerful tech CEO who’s founded a company that has discovered how to find people their perfect biological match through a strand of hair. What unfolds is a very juicy, binge-worthy drama that confronts true love vs. soulmates, tech scandals, and the rise of a female CEO in tech that isn’t as shiny as it always looks. And Hannah in some really good power suits! The show premiered March 12th and has since remained in the Top 10 most-watched programs on Netflix in several countries. In this episode, Hannah and I talk about landing the role, how she prepared to play a CEO, and the excitement of being a part of a Netflix hit. Watch The One here https://www.netflix.com/title/80199029 Follow Hannah here https://www.instagram.com/hannahroseware/?hl=en Love the show? Subscribe and leave us a review!
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If you’ve been on social media in the past year, chances are you’ve been sent a Jordan Firstman skit. From banana bread’s publicist, to the guy who thinks life isn’t that much different in quarantine, to the management team behind the fly that infamously tormented Mike Pence, Jordan’s skits made our cringiest clichés into something we could all laugh at together (and single-handedly got us through quarantine). But behind the Instagram fame, Jordan’s a triple threat. He’s an actor, writer, and producer who’s worked on shows like Search Party and Big Mouth. He’s also written and starred in his own short called Call Your Father. When it comes to Hollywood, Jordan’s just getting started. In this episode, Jordan talks to us about the road to becoming a multi-hyphenate in entertainment, the cost that comes with viral fame, and how he’s ready for a second act that takes him off our phone screens and onto the silver screen. Follow Jordan on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/jtfirstman/ Love the show? Subscribe and leave us a review!
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Want to be a journalist? Get published? Or even start a podcast? Olivia’s back with her second solo episode where she's talking all things journalism. She answers all your questions submitted via Instagram, from how to work with major publications, to her best writing tips, to what goes on behind-the-scenes of creating a podcast. Check out Olivia’s podcast setup here! www.amazon.com/shop/livvperez If you like what you hear - leave us a review! We’d love to hear your feedback on shows like this moving forward and topics you want to hear. And don’t forget to subscribe to Friend of a Friend on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Have a question? DM Olivia on Instagram here: Instagram.com/LivvPerez
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Meet Ingrid Andress, one of Nashville’s fastest rising country stars, a die-hard tequila lover, and someone you just want to be besties with ASAP. At just 29-years-old Ingrid has a pretty insane resume – a degree from Berklee School of Music, she’s written for artists like Bebe Rexha and Alicia Keys, and her No. 1 debut single, “More Hearts Than Mine," went platinum. She’s nominated for three Grammy’s this year - Best New Artist, Best Country Song for “More Hearts Than Mine”, and Best Country Album for “Lady Like.” In this episode, Ingrid tells us how vulnerability drives her inner artist, her mission to break down country stereotypes, and how she’ll be tuning in to her first-ever Grammy Awards! Follow Ingrid on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/ingridandress/ Check out the video for Lady Like here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr9VJkiDG4I
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Dr. Chaneve Jeanniton is a board-certified oculofacial plastic surgeon, the founder of Epi.Logic, and the owner and brains behind one of New York’s most popular cosmetic treatment destinations, Brooklyn Face and Eye. As one of only 500 oculofacial plastic surgeons in the world, Dr. Jeanniton is the go-to resource for all your upgrade questions - from Botox to filler to under eye treatments and more. In this episode, she fills us in on her do’s and dont’s when it comes to our faces, how she built her cult-favorite skincare line, and answers some of your plastic surgery questions submitted via Instagram. Shop Epi.Logic here https://epilogicskincare.com Get 10% discount on their hero product, the Master Plan and Eye Contact! Use code FRIEND10 at checkout. Make a consolation at Brooklyn Face and Eye here https://brooklynfaceandeye.com/book-an-appointment/ Follow them on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/bklynfaceandeye/
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Meet Rosaluna, the first certified, gluten-free, non GMO, vegan mezcal that is naturally zero-carb, free of additives, and made to enjoy. Founded by Nate Brown, a creative director who’s worked with the likes of Kanye and Beyonce, and Terry Lee, who’s brought products to life for brands like MeUndies and Johnson and Johnson, Rosaluna honors the spirit of mezcal in Oaxaca, Mexico, and aims to bring people together through the magic of mezcal. You’ve seen it all over Instagram, and you’re bound to see it in a permanent place on your bar cart after one sip. In this episode, Nate and Terry tell us how the brand was founded on their respect for friendship, what goes into making mezcal magic, and their insights on building a brand on their own pace.
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Nithya Raman is an urban planner, activist, and Los Angeles Council Member for the 4th District. Nithya was born in India and moved to the US as a child, where she later went on to study at Harvard University and get her master’s degree in urban planning at MIT. She ran for office for the first time at 38-years-old with no prior political experience, passionate about solving Los Angeles’ homeless crisis. She beat the incumbent and received the most votes of any L.A. council member ever - running a grassroots, door-to-door campaign that galvanized Angelenos to get involved in local elections. In this episode, Nithya and I discuss how frustration helped her find her voice, the power of local elections, and her plans to help transform Los Angeles. Follow Nithya on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nithyaforthecity/ Follow Nithya on Twitter https://twitter.com/nithyavraman Learn more about Project Roomkey here https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/housing-programs/project-roomkey Volunteer for the Hollywood Food Coalition here https://hofoco.org/volunteer/
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Guess who’s back! Our beloved co-host Joe Holder back on the show today! For those of you who are new to meeting Joe, Joe is the founder of The Ocho System, a Nike Master Trainer, Co-Founder of System of Service, and also my best friend! If you haven’t gotten to know him yet, he was a series regular last year, so if you haven’t caught those episodes they’re some really great listens as well. We’ve covered topics from mental health, to politics, to great life hacks at home, and more. But today we’re celebrating a really special milestone for Joe - the release of his MasterClass! In this episode, Joe and I talk all about how this partnership came to be, what it was like filming the series in Iceland, and the message he hopes to share with this large audience. We also catch up and share some new updates, and reflect on our goals for 2021. Catch Joe’s Masterclass here https://www.masterclass.com/joeholder Follow Joe Holder on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ochosystem/ Follow Joe Holder on Twitter https://twitter.com/JoeHolder_ Listen to Joe’s old episodes here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joe-holder-olivia-perez-on-lessons-2020-their-best/id1462213019?i=1000501571567 Head to ritual.com/friend for 10% off your first 3 months!
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Mallory Merk is a singer, songwriter, and model. Born in Louisiana and raised in New York City, Mallory’s done just about everything. She traveled the country as an Olympic fencer in her early teens. She’s modeled in campaigns for Yeezy, Fenty, and Gucci. But at just 15-years-old, it was her cover of Drake’s Marvin’s Room that went viral and skyrocketed her music career. In 2019, she landed a record deal with Field Trip Records, a label founded by Zack Bia and James Canton in Los Angeles, where she released her hit debut songs “Ghosts” and “Strangers,” two songs that spoke candidly about her experiences with substance abuse, rehab, and loneliness. Mallory’s new music feels different yet relatable, and now at 20-years-old, she’s finally hit her stride. In this episode, Mallory and I talk about what it was like growing up in New York, from her experience as a young fencer to modeling for Rihanna. We also talk about her recent record deal and what it’s like to work with two young creatives, and their recent partnership with Warner Records. And lastly we celebrate the release of her latest release, “North American Ride,” a song she’s now re-releasing at the request of her fanbase, which is bound to be her biggest hit yet. Listen to North American Ride here https://mallorymerk.lnk.to/north Follow Mallory on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/mallorymerk/?hl=en Produced by Dear Media
Melody Ehsani is the visionary designer and entrepreneur behind ME. – a streetwear brand specializing in jewelry, footwear and clothing with a message. Since launching ME., Melody has challenged the status quo of streetwear, an industry widely known as a boys club with little room or inclusivity for women within the space. Since 2014, Melody has been the first and only women’s boutique on Fairfax in Los Angeles, a place where she often brings women together through programming and special events. She’s one of the only women to ever collaborate with the Jordan brand, creating footwear designs that are some of the most coveted shoes on the market today. In this episode, Melody and I talk about her upbringing in Los Angeles, and how she left law school to pursue her design career. We also talk about what makes a dream collaboration, her best tips for advocating for yourself, and her newest project, her podcast The Butterfly Forecast, which launches on February 2nd. She also fills us in on how she’s been handling lockdown, from how she’s been giving back in LA to her favorite date nights with her husband Flea. Shop Melody Ehsani here https://melodyehsani.com/ Follow Melody on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/melodyehsani/ Produced by Dear Media
Zanna Roberts Rassi is an Emmy award-winning fashion and beauty journalist, stylist, television host, and co-founder of Milk Makeup. She is currently the Fashion-Editor-at-Large for Marie Claire, and an E! News fashion correspondent, who we're sure is no stranger to your television screen, interviewing the stars at the Oscars, Golden Globes, Grammys, Met Gala and Emmy Awards and NYFW. She is truly a master of all trades - she’s been a mentor, judge, stylist, and host on such shows as Project Runway All Stars, Glam Masters, E! news and her mini series, Commuter Beauty, which garnered millions of views on Instagram of her on-the-go, applying products from her cult-favorite beauty brand. In this episode, Zanna tells us about her rise as an entertainment journalist and the best tips she has for nailing thte interview. She also tells us about the founding of Milk Makeup, alongside her husband, it’s climb to a #1 seller at Sephora, and how’s its fun, utilitarian nature was inspired by their adorable twin daughters and for moms on-the-go. Checkout Milk Makeup here https://www.milkmakeup.com/ Follow Zanna here https://www.instagram.com/zannarassi/ Produced by Dear Media
Happy New Year! We’re kicking off the 2021 with Olivia’s first-ever solo show. In this episode, she answers all your questions submitted via Instagram - from what her childhood was like, to moving to NYC, a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating Friend of a Friend, and more. If you like what you hear - leave us a review! We’d love to hear your feedback on shows like this moving forward and topics you want to hear. And don’t forget to subscribe to Friend of a Friend on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Have a question? DM Olivia on Instagram here: Instagram.com/LivvPerez Produced by Dear Media
Hilary Sheinbaum is a writer who’s contributed to publications like The New York Times, Marie Claire, New York Magazine, Forbes, and more. This week, she released her first book, The Dry Challenge: How to Loose The Booze for Dry January, Sober October, and Any Other Alcohol-Free Month, an exploration of the incredible life-changing benefits of abstaining from alcohol for one month. In 2017, Hilary and a friend waged a bet: whoever could complete Dry January would win a free dinner to any restaurant of their choice in New York City. Hilary won, and not only did she feel completely different, but she was instantly inspired to spread the word about her experience. The book, which acts more like a guidebook, provides a comprehensive plan to help you tackle Dry January, Sober October, and other booze-free challenges. Whether you’re thinking of participating in Dry January, Sober October, or want to choose a time of your own, this book walks you step-by-step through one drink-free month, from making a plan to sharing the news with friends and family (and what to do when someone tries to sabotage it) to getting back on track if you slip up and have a drink (or two). In this episode, Hilary tells us about the physical, emotional, and financial impacts of taking a month off of alcohol, what we can expect from her first book, and how this year’s Dry January will be different than any before. Check out The Dry Challenge: How to Loose The Booze for Dry January, Sober October, and Any Other Alcohol-Free Month here. https://www.amazon.com/Dry-Challenge-January-October-Alcohol-Free/dp/0062937707 Produced by Dear Media
Carson Meyer is a DONA certified Birth Doula, birth photographer, and founder of an all natural, sustainable skincare line C & The Moon. She attended New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study where she pursued studies in child development, art therapy, and alternative medicine. In 2016 Carson returned to Los Angeles and began her journey as a doula with training from Bini Birth founder and DONA President, Ana Paula Markel. Today, Carson is professionally trained to support parents in a non-medical capacity through pregnancy, birth and the initial postpartum period to help them achieve a healthy and satisfying birth experience. In this episode, Carson breaks down the process of working with a doula and the options available to mothers-to-be. We also talk about the issues facing our maternal care industry and how we can work together to bring deeper awareness and advocacy for women during the pregnancy process. And lastly, Carson shares some of her favorite resources, to the best books for expecting mothers to how we can show up for our pregnant loved ones in a time of isolation. As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Carson is now hosting a community group called Growing Together. Growing Together is an intimate virtual circle for pregnant people interested in building community while deepening their knowledge around birth. This 12-session interactive circle covers topics such as healthy pregnancy practices for mind & body, childbirth education, tools for preparing for a hospital or home birth, comfort measures in labor, postpartum preparation and more. She offers weekly emails full of recipes, journaling prompts, expert advice and evidence based information. The sessions she leads not only offer you invaluable knowledge for birth and beyond, but also offer an intimate community of mothers to lean on. All mothers are welcome! The next session begins on January 6th - you can sign up here. https://www.carson-meyer.com/bookings-checkout/growing-together-january-2021?referral=book_button_widget&mc_eid=%5BUNIQID%5D Follow Carson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ccmeyer/ Shop C & The Moon (One of Liv’s favorite skin scrubs ever!!) https://www.candthemoon.com/ Produced by Dear Media
Nyakio Grieco is a serial beauty entrepreneur. She’s the founder and creator of Nyakio Beauty, an award-winning skincare brand that paid homage to her beauty secrets learned as a child while visiting her grandmother and watching her use coffee beans to exfoliate her skin. In 2016, she sold the brand to Unilever and it’s now exclusively sold at Target with cult-favorite SKUs like their Cleansing Oil Balm and Rescue Oil. Today, she’s using her two decades worth of expertise in the beauty industry to launch a much needed business aimed at building a more inclusive beauty industry. Earlier this month, she co-launched Thirteen Lune, an e-commerce destination designed to inspire the discovery of beauty brands created by Black and Brown founders that resonate with people of all colors. The website sells products made for all people by BIPOC-owned brands, features a through fully curated selection of products made specifically for Black and Brown people, and emphasizes ally brands that have made a measurable effort to create an inclusive product lineup. Launched with thirteen brands, an editorial platform, and a long list of allies, also known as their “Vanguard,” Thirteen Lune's mission is to reframe how Black and Brown beauty brands are perceived not only from an industry perspective, but also for the consumer, giving each brand a platform to sell, educate, and engage with wider audience like never before. In this episode, Nyakio tells us about her experience building a beauty business pre-social media, a behind-the-scenes look at creating Thirteen Lune, and how everyone can take part in pushing their message of inclusivity forward. Visit ThirteenLune.com and follow them on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thirteenlune/ Keep up with Nyakio on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nyakio/ Read Nyakio’s story for Refinery29 here https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/06/9849590/nyakio-grieco-black-entrepreneur-racism-covid-19-interview Produced by Dear Media
A Friend of a Friend series featuring Olivia and her best friend, the founder of the Ocho System, a Nike Master Trainer, co-founder of System of Service, and Friend of a Friend alumni Joe Holder. Every first Monday of the month, they’ll be talking about everything from friendship, to health and wellness, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and a behind-the-scenes look at how they’re building their organization, System of Service. Today is our last episode together as we close out the year! To say thank you to all of our loyal listeners, we decided to answer all of your submitted questions for our final episode. We also re-cap 2020 - we talk through some of our biggest learnings and accomplishments, give some of our best career and life advice, and share our goals for the new year ahead. We’re so grateful to all of you - every post, DM, email, we’ve seen it all, see you, and so appreciate the support! Thank you! Keep up with Joe on Instagram here Instagram.com/OchoSystem and Twitter here https://twitter.com/JoeHolder_ Produced by Dear Media
Yuh-Line Niou is a New York Assemblywomen representing the 65th District of New York, encompassing Lower Manhattan neighborhoods such as the Lower East Side, Chinatown, the Financial District, and Battery Park City. She’s the first Asian-American woman to represent this district, and the first Asian-American Assemblywoman in Manhattan. She’s been elected twice into the New York State Assembly now, winning her recent re-election race by a landslide. Yuh-Line has dedicated her work to advocacy and representation, specifically around financial empowerment, advocating for low-income families, immigrants, and communities of color. Today, she’s in a battle to save her district, where the pandemic and economic collapse, along with xenophobia and racism, has hit her area and its small businesses the hardest. In this episode, we sit down with Yuh-Line to talk about the current landscape of her district nine months in to the Coronavirus pandemic, the policies she’s passionate about passing right now, and how we can help lend a hand in the relief efforts for one of the hardest hit regions by COVID-19. To donate, visit https://www.nioufornewyork.com/ And follow Yuh-Line on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/yuhline_niou/ and Twitter here https://twitter.com/yuhline Produced by Dear Media
When Naomi Elizée was a young girl, her vision board was filled with images most aspiring fashion girls dreamed about - a print out of the Vogue masthead, a dream title circled, and an encouraging sign that read, “You Can Do It!.” Today, she’s the Associate Market Editor at Vogue where she oversees swim, lingerie, and the French market, setting trends and liaising for the magazine with some of the biggest brands in the world. When she’s not doing that, she’s a content creator and model for brands like Free People, Nike, and Uniqlo, and the host of her podcast So… What Do You Do Again? Each week on SWDYDA, Naomi invites trailblazing women, from Precious Lee to Marjon Carlos, to join her in conversations with the goal of celebrating women of color and inspiring her young listeners to see what goes on behind the hustle. In this episode, Naomi shares how she hustled from a small town in Florida to manifesting her place on the Vogue masthead and how she’s using her role to champion Black designers and usher in a new era of fashion. Listen to So… What Do You Do Again? here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/so-what-do-you-do-again/id1459770134 And follow Naomi on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/naomielizee/ Produced by Dear Media
Noma Dumezweni is a British actress who’s currently starring as Haley Fitzgerald in HBO’s new hit series, The Undoing. She’s also starred in productions like Normal People, Mary Poppins Returns, and as Hermione Granger in the original West End and Broadway runs of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which garnered her a Laurence Olivier Award and a Tony Award nomination. In this episode, Noma tells us about her upbringing in England as a refugee from Swaziland, to a behind-the-scenes look at creating The Undoing. She also gives us some of her best advice, from why she loves getting older to how we can be more present in a time of chaos. The Undoing is currently airing every Sunday night on HBO and HBOMax at 6PM PT. From writer David E. Kelley (Big Little Lies) and director Susanne Bier (The Night Manager), the new limited series focuses on Nicole Kidman’s Grace Fraser, a successful therapist, and her devoted husband, Jonathan (Hugh Grant), and their young son who attends an elite private school in New York City. A chasm opens in Grace's seemingly perfect life: a violent death, a missing spouse, and a chain of terrible revelations as her husband becomes the lead suspect in a murder case. If you haven’t gotten into it yet, get binging! Warning: there will be spoilers in this episode. Produced by Dear Media
Marissa Ingrasci, a teacher and coach from The Hoffman Institute, joins us on this week's show to guide us through a Quadrinity Check - a time to check in with your body, emotional self, intellect, and spiritual self. This episode was recorded on November 3rd, Election Day, and while we aren’t sure where we’ll be by the time you’re listening to this, we know that no matter the outcome, everyone listening can use an opportunity to re-center and ground themselves after a challenging week. The Hoffman Institute Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to transformative adult education, spiritual growth, and the personal dimensions of leadership. They serve a diverse population from all walks of life who are seeking clarity in all aspects of their lives. Learn more about The Hoffman Process here https://www.hoffmaninstitute.org/ and tune into their live Quad Checks available daily on their Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hoffmanprocess/. Tradesy: Use code FRIEND for $50 off $250
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A Friend of a Friend series featuring Olivia and her best friend, the founder of the Ocho System, a Nike Master Trainer, co-founder of System of Service, and Friend of a Friend alumni Joe Holder. Every first Monday of the month, they’ll be talking about everything from friendship, to health and wellness, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and a behind-the-scenes look at how they’re building their organization, System of Service. Tomorrow is Election Day, and no doubt the most important election we’ve ever experienced. Joe and Olivia discuss their hopes, anxieties, and observations from the days leading up to this monumental moment - from voter suppression to down ballot elections - and how to cope with the upcoming week. They also talk through how they best manage expectations, professionally and personally, which will no doubt come in handy during a time when things feel a bit out of our control. And stick around to the end where they answer some of your questions submitted via Instagram, listed below! Questions answered: 1. Joe - tell us about your friendship with Tamara Nopper and her incredible research. 2. What’s a topic that you’ve recently become interested in and are digging deeper into? 3. How to meet friends in a pandemic and some of your best conversation starters? 4. Joe - do you recommend the Hadza Diet that’s popular in Tanzania? 5. How do you invite friends to be interested in personal growth? Have a question or comment you want us to talk about on the show? Submit your questions on the Friend of a Friend review page. Follow Joe on Instagram @OchoSystem and on Twitter @JoeHolder_ Produced by Dear Media
Amanda Litman is the co-founder and executive director of Run for Something, an organization that supports and provides tools necessary for young, progressive Americans to launch local campaigns of their own. Since its founding in 2017, Run for Something has recruited 60,000 people to run for local office across the country, endorsed nearly 1,000 candidates, and has seen the successful election of 304 of these, 54% of whom are women, 47% people of color, and 18% LGBTQ. Prior to launching Run for Something, she was the email director (no, not those emails) for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign, deputy email director for Organizing for Action, and an email writer for Barack Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign. Today, she's also the author of a book and host of a podcast by the same name, both which document her journey in politics and highlight the inspiring journeys of some of her Run for Something candidates. In this episode, Amanda and I discuss the importance of local elections, how Run for Something’s candidates are changing the landscape of American politics, and her best advice for coping with the upcoming election month.
Subscribe and listen to Run for Something, a podcast with conversations about politics in 2020 that, in spite of everything, will make you hopeful for the future. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/run-for-something/id1529515305
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Blue Future is a youth-led civic engagement startup focused on organizing young people around progressive electoral campaigns. They’re mission is to continuously engage, mobilize, and connect young people to progressive electoral campaigns, equipping them with the resources, tools, skills, and network to be effective volunteers, organizers, and public servants. They’re the largest progressive, youth-led, political action committee in America and their programs have significantly helped progressive Democrats win key races through their network of college students around the country. In this episode, co-founder Morgan Stahr and I discuss the importance of bringing political organizations to college campuses, the power of college students in this election, what’s at stake for us, and how we can get involved in this year’s election, right now. Incipio: 20% off + free shipping with the code FRIEND www.incipio.com
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What do actress Sarah Ramos (Parenthood, The Affair) and writer/comedian Caroline Goldfarb (The Late Late Show with James Corden, Alone Together) have in common? They’re hysterical, devoted pop culture enthusiasts, best friends, and recently launched a podcast series called THE RENNER FILES. THE RENNER FILES, created, hosted and produced by the duo, is a new kind of true crime podcast - one that’s not a true crime at all. Instead, it’s about Jeremy Renner’s app. Why did Oscar nominated actor Jeremy Renner ever have an app? Why did he do it? Who made it? Who used it? And why did it shake the internet to its core? They set out to investigate the mystery of the app, but got so much more in return. THE RENNER FILES lays out a thrilling timeline of the app’s rise and fall through talking head interviews with key players, journalists, and unexpected Renner experts (like actor Seth Rogen). But it also tells a larger story: one about the dangerous side of celebrity fandom, the ethics of audience exploitation, the celebrity influencer complex, and the destructive power of ironic internet comedy. In this episode, we talked about their fan-filled childhoods, from Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen cruises to NSYNC concerts, to navigating the entertainment industry, and a behind the scenes look at what went into creating one of the mosts provocative podcasts out there right now. Starting September 24th, an episode of THE RENNER FILES will be released weekly on Thursdays for six weeks. Check it out here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-renner-files/id1530942600 Produced by Dear Media
A Friend of a Friend series featuring Olivia and her best friend, the founder of the Ocho System, a Nike Master Trainer, co-founder of System of Service, and Friend of a Friend alumni Joe Holder. Every first Monday of the month, they’ll be talking about everything from friendship, to health and wellness, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and a behind-the-scenes look at how they’re building their organization, System of Service. This week’s topic is process. How did you find your process? And how does it define the work you do? Joe and I talk through how we begun to understand our individual processes, how they contribute to our personal and professional lives, and how we use it to work together. We also share our thoughts on last week’s debate - from topics like climate change to that weird Jeni’s Ice Cream post - and answer more of your questions submitted via Instagram. Questions answered: 1. How do you network during a pandemic? 2. How do you measure your success? 3. What would Joe recommend for preserving bone health, especially for people who are vegan? 4. How are you balancing fighting back this horrible time with cultivating joy and staying sane? 5. What do you recommend for people as we shift to a very covid winter i.e. staying inside, vitamins, general wellbeing practices. Have a question or comment you want us to talk about on the show? Submit your questions on the Friend of a Friend review page. Follow Joe on Instagram @OchoSystem and on Twitter @JoeHolder_ Produced by Dear Media
A lot has happened since you’ve seen Whitney Port on The Hills. Today, she’s a mom, started a family with her husband Timmy, and has built a business around sharing honest conversations on topics like parenting, relationships, and everything in between. She’s the host of the With Whit podcast, as well as the wildly popular YouTube series, “I Love My Baby, But,” which gives a real look inside her journey to motherhood. In this episode, Whitney and I talk about what it was like to grow up on screen, how she transitioned her career off TV and into fashion, and her thoughts on parenting during a pandemic, as well as some of her best relationship advice while stuck at home.
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Holly Thaggard is the Founder of Supergoop!, the first and only lifestyle brand 100% dedicated to UV protection. After one of her close friends was diagnosed with skin cancer at 30-years-old, Holly set out to change the way the world thinks about SPF through clean, feel-good, highly innovative formulas. She launched Supergoop! in 2007, and has now scaled to a full protective skincare line of primers, highlighters, moisturizers, eye shadows, and makeup setting powders and sprays. Supergoop! has been included in Allure’s “Best of Beauty” list six years in a row, is the #1 SPF at Sephora, and sells one of Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40s every 20 seconds. Holly has dedicated the past 13 years of her life to developing new ways to infuse SPF into your favorite products that have traditionally never been made with your skin’s health in mind, advocating for skin health in DC and creating a community of SPF superfans. In this episode, Holly tells us all about the latest launch, the re-imagination of their cult favorite CC cream which now comes in 15 new shades. We also talk about how she went from a school teacher to changing the global conception of SPF, her best advice for entrepreneurs, and her thoughts on everything from blue light, to Vitamin D, and more. Purchase Supergoop!’s new CC Screen here https://supergoop.com/pages/cc-screen Produced by Dear Media
Alex Lieberman is the co-founder and CEO of Morning Brew, a multi-platform business media company offering a daily newsletter, an Emerging Technology and Retail newsletter, and a weekly podcast. As a graduating senior at the University of Michigan, Alex founded the Morning Brew in 2015 after noticing his fellow students didn’t have one trusted source to keep up with the business world. Within the first six months, the newsletter had over 30,000 subscribers, and Alex left his day job as an Agency MBS Trader at Morgan Stanley to build what is now known as one of the most popular business newsletters. Today, The Morning Brew is received by more than 2.5 million readers daily with the goal of providing digestible content and changing the way young professionals engage with the business world. In this episode, Alex and I talk about the niche world of email marketing, how he built a multi-platform company that did $13.5M in revenue by 25-years-old, and the importance of vulnerability within his entrepreneurial journey, Subscribe to The Morning Brew! https://www.morningbrew.com/ Produced by Dear Media
Introducing a new series featuring Olivia and her best friend, the founder of the Ocho System, a Nike Master Trainer, co-founder of System of Service, and Friend of a Friend alumni Joe Holder. Every first Monday of the month, they’ll be talking about everything from friendship, to health and wellness, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and a behind-the-scenes look at how they’re building their organization, System of Service. On this week’s show, Joe and Olivia catch up on some exciting moments from Joe’s Self cover shoot to his trip in Iceland, and Olivia’s road trip to Colorado. They also break down Joe’s current health investigations like dental health and understanding the insurance system. Joe also gives his best advice on defining yourself and how to be the most active participant in your life. They also answer all of your questions submitted via Instagram! Questions Answered: 1. Do you think its true we became like the people we spend the most time with? 2. Any small steps for being more mindful and intentional in the moment? 3. Joe is so informed - how does he keep track of his knowledge? 4. How do you deal with romantic relationships? 5. Tips for male/female best friend dynamics 6. What’s your go to search engine for research-based information? 7. What are your thoughts on saunas? The insurance plan discussed on the show is Humana Dental Insurance. https://www.humana.com/dental-insurance Have a question or comment you want us to talk about on the show? Submit your questions on the Friend of a Friend review page. Follow Joe on Instagram @OchoSystem and on Twitter @JoeHolder_ Produced by Dear Media
Dr. Kouroush Maddahi is a leading dentist in Beverly Hills and a best selling author of his latest book, The Toxic Overload: The Truth About Your Body’s Natural Defenses and How to Experience Whole-Body Health. He is one of the most well-known dentists today and has been practicing for over 33 years, creating smiles and improving the overall health of his clients through dentistry. But his passion and mission is driven around informing his patients about the connection between our oral health and our microbiome - the genetic material of all the microbes - bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses - that live on and inside the human body. In a time where sanitizers are our lifeline, he’s arguing the opposite through his first-ever non toxic, organically-derived line of oral products, Luminuex. In this episode, Dr. Maddahi, joined by Lumineux’s Chief Brand Officer Caroline Duggan, tells us where we’re going wrong with caring for our teeth, the lifelong consequences we could deal with, and the quick fixes that we can make to our routine right now that will ensure a healthier life.
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Fanny Bourdette-Donon is the International PR and Special Projects Manager for Dior Beauty. Fanny was raised in Rwanda, studied in France, and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in fashion where she had a chance encounter with Dior’s Jérôme Pulis - a meeting that would kick start her career within the luxury house. Today, she’s one of the most well known names in the business of fashion, working closely with the luxury house’s brand ambassadors, coordinating public relations internationally, and is an influential figure herself for her enviable style and inspirational work ethic. In this episode, Fanny and I discuss the movement for Black Lives Matter and how it’s dramatically shifted her mindset, what it means to be a Black woman in the fashion industry and in France, and the importance of allyship in the mission for equality.
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A Racist Incident At Fashion Week, by Tiffany Reid https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/opinion/op-ed-a-racist-incident-at-fashion-week
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Chloe McKenzie is a financial artist and wealth justice activist whose work is at the intersection of education, finance, social justice and the visual and performing arts. She has become one of the leaders on wealth justice and financial education, namely through her organization BlackFem®, a nonprofit with the mission to transform school-based learning so that Black girls and girls of color have the skills, habits and resources to build and sustain wealth. ChloeB came from an affluent household in Prince George’s County Maryland, where she learned the power of the money the hard way, went on to work on Wall Street as a trader, burnt out to the point of illness, and left it all behind to make her life’s mission to close the wealth gap for women of color. She’s now the author of The Activist Investor, a guide for how the investor community can contribute to social causes, diving into equity investment strategies and leveraging shareholder power. In this episode, Chloe teaches us how to re-frame wealth to be about funding our own peace, why she’s decided to make her book free, and answers all of our burning questions about how to make our money work for us, advocate for us, and safeguard our future.
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Jesse Israel is a social entrepreneur, meditation leader and former record label executive known for founding the mass meditation movement The Big Quiet. Jesse has signed multi-platinum bands like MGMT, has led some of the largest meditations in the world in locations from The American Museum of Natural History to the World Trade Center, and teaches meditation to next-generation leaders, Fortune 500 companies, and colleges. This year, The Big Quiet was invited to go on tour with Oprah Winfrey and WW to speak at and lead mass meditations at sold-out arenas throughout the US. In this episode, Jesse walks us through his mental health journey from a burnt out record executive, how to lean into silence in the time of COVID-19, and ends the episode with a five minute meditation to kick start your day. Follow Jesse on Instagram for more meditation tips: https://www.instagram.com/jesseisrael/ Produced by Dear Media
Introducing a new series featuring Olivia and her best friend, the founder of the Ocho System, a Nike Master Trainer, co-founder of System of Service, and Friend of a Friend alumni Joe Holder. Every first Monday of the month, they’ll be talking about everything from friendship, to health and wellness, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and a behind-the-scenes look at how they’re building their organization, System of Service. On this week’s show, Joe and Olivia highlight some of their new daily habits and rituals keeping them sane during quarantine, from Olivia’s latest cooking obsession, the Almond Cow, to Joe’s 5k Run Challenge, and how they’re scheduling out their days in a time of uncertainty. Joe also opens up about his first few sessions of therapy and the tips and tricks he’s using to prioritize his mental heath. They also answer all of your questions submitted via Instagram! Questions Answered: 1. If you could design cities better for health and wellbeing, what would you do? 2. When are you both happiest? 3. Can you expand on your tweet regarding vegans and nutritional absolutism? 4. How do you combat the female athlete triad?
5. How do you break a bad habit personally?
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Cristin Milioti has seen it all in Hollywood. She’s a musician, singer/songwriter, musician, and actress who got her start on Broadway in 2011, where she played the lead in Once, a breakout role that garnered her a Tony Award nomination and won her a Grammy. She went on to star in roles in How I Met Your Mother, Black Mirror’s USS Callister, The Wolf of Wallstreet, and Fargo, and most recently in Hulu’s summer hit movie Palm Springs alongside Andy Samberg. Milioti and Samberg play two disaffected characters named Sarah and Nyles who meet at a wedding and later get stuck in an infinite time loop, forced to relive the same day over and over again. Sounds just like quarantine, right? In this episode, Cristin and I cover all the shows we’re binging during quarantine, being a multi-discipline artist, and how she prepared for her role in one of the best movies of the summer.
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Get to know my new favorite band: The Aces. Comprised of sisters Alisa and Cristal Ramirez, Katie Henderson, and McKenna Petty, The Aces grew up in Provo, Utah where they started the band in their early teens in Katie’s garage. After one of their moms cold-called a recording agent by finding his number on Google, they signed with Red Bull Records where they released their debut album When My Heart Felt Volcanic in 2018, and later joined 5 Seconds of Summer for their Meet You There Tour. They’ve also gone on their own North American headlining tour, where they performed on Seth Meyer's Late Night Show and SXSW. This May, they announced the release of their second studio album, Under My Influence, which dropped Friday July 17th. In this episode, The Aces and I talk about what it was like to grow up in one of the most conservative Mormon towns in the United States, our everlasting love for Haley Williams, how they’ve set out to re-define the idea of the girl band, and why this new album is a step in a more honest and real direction for the band. Check out their latest album, Under My Influence, out now!
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Brittany Xavier is a style influencer, blogger, and TikTok phenomenon with millions of followers tracking her every purchase, styling decision, and beauty look. But just six years ago, she was a marketing executive at a corporate job with a side hustle that would later be known as the popular style blog, Thrifts and Threads. Since taking her blog full time, Brittany has become a household name in fashion, working with brands like Macy’s to YSL, attending global fashion weeks, all while being a mom to her 13-year-old daughter, Jadyn. In this episode, Brittany tells us how she climbed the fashion ladder, what it’s like to parent in the age of COVID-19, and how she’s placing all her bets on TikTok being the next big thing.
08:09: Brittany on her upbringing and start in the fashion industry
18:03: Brittany describes what it means to be a content creator, why she re-branded, and how she works with brands around the world
28:52: Brittany on work/life balance when you work with your partner.
33:51: Brittany on her unexpected pregnancy, motherhood, and raising children during difficult times
45:14: Brittany on her rapid success on TikTok
01:04:58: Brittany on the biggest challenges for 2020 and the best advice she has for creatives.
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Introducing a new series featuring Olivia and her best friend, the founder of the Ocho System, a Nike Master Trainer, co-founder of System of Service, and Friend of a Friend alumni Joe Holder. Every first Monday of the month, they’ll be talking about everything from friendship, to health and wellness, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and a behind-the-scenes look at how they’re building their organization, System of Service. On this week’s show, Joe and Olivia recap Joe’s latest interview with psychologist Dr. Rheeda Walker and his advice on embracing mental health and anxiety during these challenging times. They discuss the impacts of the murder of George Floyd, their reactions to the current civil unrest, and Joe’s latest project, Intergenerational Health, an initiative that seeks to close the health-wealth gap that Black Americans face in the United States. They also answer all of your questions submitted via Instagram! Questions Answered: 1. How has COVID brought your existing values to greater life for you and others? 2. What are you reading right now? 3. How have you felt most impactful during quarantine for your community? Especially those in need. 4. What's one thing that you want to see changed when we come out of quarantine. 5. What do you think the future of movement exercise looks like with the increased importance of meditation and mind, body connection in all practices? 6. How has your range of optics goal attainment grown during a period of heavier restriction? 7. Explain carb cycling and timing of nutrient intake for best results. Have a question or comment you want us to talk about on the show? Submit your questions on the Friend of a Friend review page. Follow Joe on Instagram @OchoSystem and on Twitter @JoeHolder_
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Annie Lawless is a serial entrepreneur. She’s a founder of two successful companies - Suja Juice and Lawless Beauty. At just 27 years old, she was Suja’s youngest founder, a company that was one of the US’s first and largest organic juice brands that landed at #1 on INC’s 5000’s Fastest Growing Companies in the food and beverage category. In 2015, Suja sold 50% of the company, 30% to Coca Cola and 20% to Goldman Sachs, at a $300 million valuation. Now she’s building a clean beauty empire with Lawless Beauty - a beauty brand that aims to provide the same makeup we all love to use, but with clean ingredients. In this episode, Annie and I talk about what it’s like to start fresh after the sale of a lifetime, how she’s working to navigate the clean beauty space, and her best entrepreneurial advice, from how to pitch to embracing a little tension.
Hairbrella: hairbrella.com
Young Female Farmers: youngfemalefarmers.com
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Kirsty Godso is fitness luminary and entrepreneur who’s redefining the wellness industry, or as she likes to call it, “The Business of Bodies.” A New Yorker by way of New Zealand, Kirsty got her start while teaching a class at her local gym and was recruited by Nike on the spot to start working recording workouts for their app, Nike Training Club. Fast-forward, Kirsty is now a global spokeswoman for the brand and a Nike Master Trainer, often featured as the face of their app for her high intensity workouts and hot sauce burpees. She’s also the founder of her own high intensity collective, Pyrogirls, and her own protein powder company Made Of. In this episode, Kirsty and I talk about growing up in New Zealand and moving to the big bad apple, why she’s challenging gender norms in the gym, and how she’s defined her “why” in fitness and beyond.
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Ezinma is a classically-trained violinist, composer, and model, who’s captured the hearts of thousands through her genre-bending covers that have gone viral. Known on Instagram as “Classical Bae,” Ezinma’s sound combines her classical background with the beat of today’s greatest hits, and can often be found sharing her sound on the streets of New York or with her electric violin in a nightclub. Ezinma got her big break when she received a message on Facebook from Beyoncé’s musical director to join the singer on stage at Barclay’s Center. She then joined Beyoncé on tour for three years, and went on to also collaborate with incredible talent like Stevie Wonder, Kendrick Lamar, and Jorja Smith. Today, Ezinma is a solo artist with a mission to defy the “classical violinist” stereotype. She recently signed to Universal Classics and plans to release her debut project, “Beethoven Pleads The Fifth,” in Summer of 2020. In this episode, Ezinma tells us about her upbringing in Nebraska and being labeled an “orch dork,” what it was like to work alongside Beyonce and manifest your own dreams, and how she plans to break musical boundaries and disrupt the classical industry with her first album. Produced by Dear Media
Assemblymember Sydney Kamlager represents the 54th Assembly District of California, encompassing Baldwin Hills, the Crenshaw community, all of Culver City, Ladera Heights, Leimert Park, Mar Vista, Mid-City Los Angeles, Palms, Pico-Union, Westwood and Windsor Hills. Kamlager has dedicated her work to creating solutions for equity and justice. In 2019, she passed two bills that incorporated implicit bias training into continued education for healthcare professionals, lawyers and judges. She serves as the Chair of the Select Committee on Incarcerated Women and a member of the board of Planned Parenthood Los Angeles. She’s also now the author of a new bill called The C.R.I.S.E.S Act, which calls for community-groups, over the police, to respond to 911 calls from people during a mental health crisis, unhoused people, people exposed to community violent, and people with substance abuse disorders. In this episode, Assemblymember Kamlager gives us a lesson on what it really means to defund the police, her thoughts on policy reform and The Justice in Policing Act of 2020, and why she believes bills like The C.R.I.S.E.S Act is the answer to taking power away from police and back in the hands of our communities. Senator Holly Mitchell: (213) 745-6656 Assemblymember Phil Ting: (415) 557-2312 AB2054 Bill Information: http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200AB2054 Support the C.R.I.S.E.S Act in California here! https://allianceforbmoc.org/crises-act
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Shayna Taylor is a wellness influencer and entrepreneur transforming the self-care industry with a radically compassionate approach. She's the founder of Shayna’s Kitchen, a lifestyle brand that features food and nutrition remedies with gluten, corn and dairy-free recipes, healthy living tips, and her own line of matcha. Just this past April, Shayna launched Bottle & Stone, a collection of premium handcrafted CBD-based remedies and skincare products that she grows on her own farm in Vermont. In this episode, Shayna tells us how she set out to create a non-prescriptive lifestyle platform that encourages people to take their health into their own hands, why she feels like the CBD industry is in desperate need of innovation, and some of her best tips and tricks to staying healthy during our time at home.
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Joanna Simkin is a celebrity makeup artist and groomer. She’s one of the most in-demand talents in the industry, with a clientele list that includes names like Issa Rae, Megan Rapino, Zayn Malik, Kerry Washington, Storm Reid, Troye Sivan, Frank Ocean, and more. In this episode, Joanna tells us all about her upbringing in San Francisco, what it was like moving to New York in the early 2000s, and how she skipped beauty school and went to beauty bootcamp by getting her start in doing makeup for music videos. She also fills us in on how she utilized Twitter to get her first client, what goes in to creating some of the most popular beauty trends on the red carpet, and how she’s manifested a successful career grounded in being an ally and champion for inclusivity and diversity.
The Age of Instagram Face: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/decade-in-review/the-age-of-instagram-face
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Brandin Cohen is the CEO and Founder of Liquid I.V. Brandin started the company in 2012 when he was 24-years-old with a game changing product - an electrolyte drink mix that utilizes breakthrough science of Cellular Transport Technology (CTT) to deliver hydration and other key nutrients into your bloodstream faster and more efficiently than water alone. Eight years later, Liquid I.V. has now sold over 100 million servings of their breakthrough Hydration Multiplier product. They’ve also donated over 5 million servings to people in need around the world, from communities in Nepal to Haiti, through their brand mission of one serving donated for every one serving purchased. The company has also taken on an all-star team of backers - like Kendall Jenner, Justin Bieber, Gary Vaynerchuck, Steve Aoki, and Maria Shriver -that have skyrocketed the brand to be the go-to brand in the hydration space. In this episode, Brandin tells us how he built a business with giving back as its key pillar, some of their craziest but smartest brand pivots, and how we can help them give back during COVID-19.
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In this special series, I’ve been calling some of my dear friends to see how they’re doing in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. In an effort to provide some sense of comfort and normalcy, these conversations are here to provide you with good companionship while we’re all stuck at home, and to also let you know that we're here with you through it. This week features my friend Connor Holloway, a member of the corps de ballet of the American Ballet Theater. Connor and I met when we were young dancers at an ABT summer intensive in Detroit when we were in our early teens. While I quit by 17, Connor went the full nine yards, and has now performed in some of the company’s best shows like The Nutcracker, Whipped Cream, and all the company’s full length ballets. He also happens to run the company’s Instagram account. Connor and I discuss what it's like to be a performer in a time of solitude, how the arts are dramatically adapting, some sacrifices the whole team at ABT have taken, and how he’s using his role on the social media team to lift the curtain on the ballet world and provide support and love to the all the behind-the-scenes talent that helps bring ABT to life. ABT presents Together Tonight on Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00 EDT. Sending virtual love from my couch to yours!
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If you have an Instagram account, chances are you've been sent a BennyDrama skit. Benito Skinner, also known by his stage name BennyDrama, is a writer, performer, actor, and comedian who’s original comedy skits have gone viral for his brilliantly funny impersonations of everyone from Noah Centineo to Timothée Chalamet to the Kardashian family. In this episode, Benny and I discuss how he went from a small-town football star to one of the most famous comedians on the Internet at just 25-years-old. We also touch on what he sees as a new era of comedy, who he gets tagged in the most to impersonate, advice he has for aspiring creators, and his syllabus of the best movies and tv shows to get you through quarantine.
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In this special series, I’ve been calling some of my dear friends to see how they’re doing in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. In an effort to provide some sense of comfort and normalcy, these conversations are here to provide you with good companionship while we’re all stuck at home, and to also let you know that we're here with you through it. This week features my friend Madison Utendahl, the founder and CCO of her own content and social media company, Utendahl Creative. Madison’s a storytelling genius. She was on the founding teams of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Refinery29’s 29Rooms, and the Museum of Ice Cream, where she’s lead social media strategy and experiential marketing initiatives that have even won her two Webby Awards. In this episode, Madison gives us a masterclass in marketing with empathy, tells us about the non-negotiable addition to her routine during quarantine, how touching base with her grandmother has brought her solace and clarity, and the best advice she has for brands who need to be pivoting right now. Sending virtual love from my couch to yours!
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Bala is a Los Angeles based movement company founded in 2018 by husband-and-wife team Natalie Holloway and Maximilian Kislevitz. During a sabbatical in Southeast Asia, Natalie and Max realized that old school wrist and ankle weights were in desperate need of innovation and decided to design a stylish weighted band that amplifies the fitness benefits of just about any routine. After a successful Kickstarter funding run and two years under their belt, Bala did $2.1 million in their first calendar year with their collection of colorful, silicon bands, available in two different weight options and a design so sleek you could wear them with a gown. In February 2020, they appeared on ABC's Shark Tank and received a $900,000 investment from Mark Cuban and tennis legend Maria Sharapova, and are now up 466% in sales since this time last year. In this episode, Natalie and Max answer all your burning questions about the Shark Tank experience, provide tips on how to perfectly pitch yourself, and fill us on in what their plans are for their new investment with two of the most brilliant investors in their back pocket.
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In this special series, I’ve been calling some of my dear friends to see how they’re doing in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. In an effort to provide some sense of comfort and normalcy, these conversations are here to provide you with good companionship while we’re all stuck at home, and to also let you know that we're here with you through it. This week features my friend Aurora James, the founder of Brother Vellies. In this episode, we touch on topics like finding joy in the small things, being creative without having to be productive, the importance of connecting with your neighbors, re-defining sustainability in the face of a pandemic, and the social issue that’s demanding Aurora’s attention right now. Sending virtual love from my couch to yours!
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Cyndi Ramirez wants you to chill. She's the founder and CEO of Chillhouse, a first-of-its-kind destination for modern self-care, offering facials, infrared therapy, massages, nail and pedicure services alongside a wellness cafe. After being frustrated with the lack of enjoyable and affordable spa options in NYC, she opened her first destination in the Lower East Side in 2017. Chillhouse has quickly become a go-to reprieve for New Yorkers in the midst of the city’s craziness, and has now expanded to a second flagship location in Soho, a clean beauty e-commerce platform, and a wellness publication called The Chill Times. In this episode, Cyndi and I talk about re-defining and democratizing self-care, how she transitioned from nightlife to owning once of the coolest spa empires in NYC, and where she sees hospitality going in the time of coronavirus.
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Call Your Friends! is back! In this special series, I’ve been calling some of my dear friends to see how they’re doing in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. In an effort to provide some sense of comfort and normalcy, these conversations are here to provide you with good companionship while we’re all stuck at home, and to also let you know that we're here with you through it. This week features someone I deeply admire, Zara Rahim, a communications strategist who’s lent her brain to the likes of The White House, Uber, Vogue, and The Wing. In this episode, we touch on topics from checking in on yourself, career advice, handling shame, ways to support your neighbors, and the "social norms" we’re leaving behind once this is all over. Sending virtual love from my couch to yours!
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Raissa Gerona is the Chief Brand Officer of REVOLVE and Co-Founder of Alliance Apparel. Leading the REVOLVE Brand Marketing team, Raissa spearheads the company’s unparalleled influencer marketing strategy, bringing the REVOLVE brand to life with social media activations and events. In 2010, Gerona co-founded Lovers + Friends, the first in-house brand to be brought under the Alliance Apparel umbrella in 2013, and is now one of REVOLVE’s top-selling brands. Gerona continues to build REVOLVE’s brand awareness, lead experiential marketing campaigns and strategy to ensure it is at the forefront of contemporary fashion for savvy millennial and Generation Z consumers. In this episode, Raissa and I talk about how she started as a brand designer and rose in the ranks to become REVOLVE’s CBO, what the pioneer of influencer marketing sees for its future, and how REVOLVE has changed amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Call Your Friends! is back with two new guests! In this special series, I’ve been calling some of my dear friends to see how they’re doing in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. In an effort to provide some sense of comfort and normalcy, these conversations are here to provide you with good companionship while we’re all stuck at home, and to also let you know that we're here with you through it. This week features actor and entrepreneur Patrick Shwarzenegger and Blogger and Founder of Happily Grey, Mary Lawless Lee. In this episode, we touch on bio-hacking your mind during a mentally strenuous time, ways to support your local community, some new hobbies we’ve taken up at home, and advice on how some of our friends and their businesses are being nimble during this time. Sending virtual love from my couch to yours!
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Sarah Levey is the Co-Founder and CEO of Y7 Studio. At 26-years-old, Sarah launched Y7 as an answer to her personal desire for something other than traditional yoga. Y7 is known for its “Sweat Drippin’, Beat Bumpin’ Candlelit Yoga” - classes combine 60-minutes of intensity with infrared heat, a dark room, and strength conditioning to a playlist of today’s greatest hits from Frank Ocean to Drake. Since launching in 2013, the Y7 brand has expanded to a bicoastal business with 15 studios across New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. In 2017, Sarah was named an All-Star Entrepreneur of 2018 by Inc. Magazine and placed on the cover of its “America’s 500 Fastest Growing Companies” issue. Sarah also gets candid about her personal life and opens up about her previous miscarriages, how she and her husband and co-founder Mason have coped with loss, their marriage and business relationship, and the exciting news that they’re expecting their first baby boy in June! In this episode, Sarah and I talk about how she’s balancing it all, the highs and lows of her pregnancy journey, and how she’s built a culture and community around Y7 that’s growing and flowing across the country.
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Hello from quarantine! In this special episode, I call three of my dear friends and see how they’re doing in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. In an effort to provide some sense of comfort and normalcy, these conversations are here to provide you with good companionship while we’re all stuck at home, and to also let you know that I’m here with you through it. Sending love to this community and all around the world! Check in on your friends! This week features Koreen Odiney of *We’re Not Really Strangers,*Gabriela Annacone who leads Experiential Marketing at *Shopify*, with her husband Nick Annacone, the Chief Operating Officer of *Kith*, and writer and mental health advocate Scarlett Curtis.
1:27 - Koreen Odiney 20:15 - Nick & Gabriela Annacone 43:14 - Scarlett Curtis
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Hannah Marks is an actress, writer, and director who has starred in features like Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, The Runaways, Dawn, Necessary Roughness, Weeds, and The Amazing Spider-Man. She’s been named one of Rolling Stone's 25 under 25 Artists Changing the World, a Forbes 30 under 30 2020 honoree, and one of Wall Street Journal’s 10 Biggest Rising Stars. Her latest project is Banana Split, a movie she co-wrote, produced, and starred alongside Dylan Spouse and Liana Liberato, which released just this past Thursday to 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. Her next project is directing John Green’s next adaptation, Turtles All The Way Down, which she will be one of the youngest female to ever direct a major studio production. In this episode, Hannah and I talk through how we are in the midst of coronavirus, her evolution as a young actress to directing studio films, and the stories she’s itching to tell right now.
She produces zero garbage - she sends nothing to landfill, nothing in a trash can, and focuses primarily on recycling and composting. At 28-years-old, she’s the founder of Trash is for Tossers, a community of over 300,000 followers where she documents her Zero Waste lifestyle in New York City. She also has a YouTube channel where she gives sustainable tips and tricks and recipes to make everyday products in the comfort of your own home. After seeing how many people wanted to get involved in zero waste, she started the Package Free, a total zero waste store that sells everything from zero waste home supplies to vibrators to baby toys. Today, the zero waste store says it has diverted over 4 million plastic straws, 3 million plastic bags and 1.5 million single-use bottles and cups from sitting in landfills. The eco-conscious company has now grown to a second location in the Chelsea Market and just secured a $4.5 million seed round with investors like Casper’s founder Neil Parikh and Scooter Braun. In this episode, Lauren and I talk about the harsh stigmas around sustainability, how she’s saving money, eating healthier, and feeling better, and how Package Free is on its way to being the largest distributor of sustainable products in the world.
At just 19 years old, Adina Kamkhatchi and her brother Mayer used $1,000 of their savings to start their own business. What once started as making jewelry at their parents kitchen table, has now become a a multi-million dollar jewelry company just five years later. The sibling duo now own and run Adina’s Jewels with a product line of over 1,500 SKUS, a store in Brooklyn, a nationwide partnership with Nordstrom, and a cult following of fans with celebrities like Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Hailey Baldwin and more. In this episode, Adina opens up about how jewelry allowed her to overcome insecurities, how to build a million dollar company from just $1,000, and what she sees next for the jewelry industry.
Growing up in San Francisco, Sami Miro was known as the “weird vintage girl,” wearing recycled clothing she found in the back of American Rag to her 9-5 start up job. Today, she runs one of fashion’s coolest vintage brands and is a leader in the conversation on sustainability. In 2016, she took her passion for sourcing vintage clothing and turned it into a profession by founding Sami Miro Vintage, an eco-conscious clothing line specializing in sourcing and reconstructing one-of-a-kind vintage garments curated from around the world. Her clothing has been seen on the likes of Bella Hadid, Kylie Jenner, Kaia Gerber, Selena Gomez, Drake, The Weekend, Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, and Hailey Baldwin, and she just released her first runway collection in collaboration with Heron Preston. In this episode, Sami talks about what it means to be an impact designer in 2020, the challenges we’re facing in fashion sustainability today, and how she built a business based off excelling in her difference.
To keep up with Sami, follow her on Instagram @SamiMiro and shop Sami Miro Vintage at samimirovintage.com
Sheena Yaitanes is the founder of Kosas, a clean beauty brand she created in her Los Angeles home in 2015. While studying chemistry and biology at UC Irvine, Sheena found herself frustrated with a beauty industry filled with products that never felt good, healthy, or looked right on her skin. Fusing her scientific background and passion for painting, Sheena set out to create a one-of-a-kind lipstick with a strong focus on clean, non-toxic formula and shades that redefine the idea of nude for all skin tones. The brand launched with four lipstick shades, and every item had to achieve three things: look just right, be easy and straightforward in application, and act as skincare. Today, Kosas has expanded its product line to 12 lipstick shades, lip glosses, balms, makeup cases, and their cult-favorite products, the 10 Second Eyeshadow and Tinted Face Oil. Kosas is sold on Sephora, Goop, and Violet Grey, has a fan base of names like Gwyneth Paltrow and Gisele, and just closed a Series B funding round with investors like Leandra Medine and Scooter Braun. In this episode, Sheena and I talk about how she built a beauty brand from her kitchen table, where Kosas will go with the new investment, and how she wants to redefine the idea of modern beauty.
Joe Holder is no ordinary wellness enthusiast. And at just 29-years-old, he’s the founder of his own wellness company The Ocho System, a Nike Master Trainer, the Creative Director of Wellness for SmartWater, a GQ fitness contributor, the Director of Performance and Culture for WHOOP, and a trainer to some of the most influential faces around the world like Naomi Campbell, Bella Hadid, and Virgil Abloh. His ideology goes beyond just the physical, approaching wellness from a spiritual, pragmatic, and holistic viewpoint that makes his advice impossible to ignore. Joe’s accolades and thought-provoking take on wellness have skyrocketed him as a face of modern wellness and captivated thousands of loyal followers who turn to Joe for everything from curing anxiety to working out on the road. When he’s not doing all that, he also happens to be Olivia’s best friend and co-founder of a non-profit they launched together in 2018 called System of Service. In this episode, Joe and Olivia talk about the key lessons in maintaining a best friendship and work relationship, their dreams for making service an integral part of the human experience, and how a healthy dose of paranoia drives his success. To keep up with Joe, follow him on Instagram @OchoSystem and Twitter @JoeHolder.
Caroline Daur is a German-born fashion blogger and media mogul. She’s a personality who has risen to the top of her field with over 2 million followers and brand partnerships with brands like Fendi, Dior, Valentino, Off-White, Adidas, Roger Vivier, Nike, Cartier, and Levis on her resume. She’s been covered in publications like Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, InStyle, Grazia, Who What Wear, Refinery 29, and is a street style staple around the world for her chameleon-like style that shows her dressed up like a princess one day and in all black the next. If her covetable fashion sensibility wasn't enough, her YouTube HIIT workouts went viral ( it will change your life and kill your abs, trust us), and keeps her travelers wondering where she’s going next on her 300 travel days per year. But it’s her unwavering sense of self, goofy energy, and down-to-earth mentality that makes her one of the most popular talents on Instagram. In this episode, Caro tells us about her journey from a small village in Germany to having a collaboration with Mac Cosmetics, how she’s used social media as a form of self-reflection, and an exciting, out-of-the-box, next step in her career.
To keep up with Caro, follow her on Instagram @CaroDaur and visit her blog at CaroDaur.com.
GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter, and performer Maggie Rogers joins us to discuss her journey from a small town singer/songwriter to global pop stardom. Just three years ago, Maggie performed her NYU senior thesis, which we now know and love as her hit song “Alaska” for Pharrell during a master class, and the video went viral. The Maryland-born artist signed with Capitol Records and has since released an EP, Now That The Light Is Fading, and last year she debuted her first record, Heard It In A Past Life. The album landed at #2 on the Billboard charts, and the record’s tour included headliner stops at Coachella and Lollapalooza, two nights at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall, and a performance on SNL. She’s received praise from the likes of Pitchfork, NPR, and Vogue, was placed on the TIME 100 NEXT 2019 List, the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, and just received her first GRAMMY nomination for Best New Artist. Maggie’s songs have surpassed 650 million streams globally, and her music has built a cult following of loyal fans who she says if they weren't her fans, they’d be “people she’d be at the same house party as.” In this episode, Maggie talks about finding life after touring, gives us her masterclass on navigating the entertainment industry, and why her next business move might not be what we think.
In just six years, Josh Zad has built a beverage empire as the founder of LA’s cult-favorite coffee shop chain Alfred Coffee, Alfred Tea Room, and Calidad Beer. In 2013, he opened his first Alfred Coffee location with its social media-friendly catchphrase "But First, Coffee.” on the idyllic Melrose Place. Since then, Zad has successfully scaled to 16 locations across the U.S. and Japan, and has recently expanded his beverage empire with a shift to his Mexican-style beer concept – Calidad Beer. Less than one year after launch, Calidad can be found in over 900 location across Southern California, from Whole Foods to Disneyland. In this episode, Josh tells us the secret to building a brand-first business, how to overcome indecision, and his next business venture that will have people lining up in West Hollywood yet again.
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Alyssa Coscarelli, aka @AlyssaInTheCity, is a freelance writer, consultant, and fashion influencer based in New York City. Alyssa launched her career as a writer at Refinery29 where she covered fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. With a sharp perspective, vintage-inspired aesthetic, and cool fashion sensibility, Alyssa quickly aggregated a large social media following of fashion-loving, savvy followers. She's become one of the most well-known sources to find inspiration of any kind - from trends to interior design, styling tips, beauty, travel guides, new brands, and more. Alyssa is known for keeping it real - personally and professionally - and has championed the influencer space, working with brands like Gucci to Burberry, heading up innovative new retail concepts, and has a personal website coming soon. In this episode, Alyssa touches on how a disastrous interview changed her life, her thoughts on the influencer stigma, and how she's trailblazing her own lane based around being 100% herself.
For more, follow Alyssa at @AlyssaInTheCity and subscribe tot he Friend of a Friend podcast on Apple Podcasts.
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If you've been to an airport in the past few years, chances are, you've seen Away suitcases in abundance. But just four years ago, Jen Rubio found herself stranded in an airport with a broken bag and not a single go-to brand to solve her problem. So in 2015, she and her co-founder Steph Korey decided to found Away, a luggage company that would change the way people travel today. The result was a collection of sleek luggage at an affordable price, complete with a portable charger and more travel essentials that emulate the modern traveler today. Away has sold over 1 million suitcases and counting worldwide and created a cult following of jet-setting customers who have made their product their most trusted travel companion. The company has raised over $156 million in support and recently announced its $1.4 billion valuation.
In this episode, Jen and I talk about what it's really like to work in tech as a woman, how a coffee table book saved their business, and how she's determined to have it all at no expense.
For more, follow Jen on Instagram at @Jennifer.
Devon Lee Carlson is a triple threat. She's a model who's worked with brands like Louis Vuitton, Juicy, and Marc Jacobs, runs a YouTube channel with over 140,000 subscribers, and is the co-founder of Wildflower, a phone case company she started with her family in high school. With killer style, an adorable dog, and a wild sense of humor, she's one of our favorite people to follow on the Internet and her 650,000 followers agree. Just last month, she was voted the most popular influencer by New York Magazine's 100-Teen Poll, a survey done among 100 high schoolers in New York City.
In this episode, Devon and I talk about building a family business, how to be an emotional person in a cut-throat industry, and the responsibility that comes with being the most popular influencer on the Internet.
For more, follow Devon on Instagram at @devonleecarlson and @friendofafriend.
If you Google the name Christopher John Rogers, a slew of articles will come up with all the same title: "Meet Christopher John Rogers, Fashion's Next Big Thing." At just 25-years-old, Christopher is one of the youngest break-out designers on the fashion scene. Although he made his Fashion Week debut just a month ago, Christopher has garnered industry-wide acclaim through his unapologetically joyful and colorful designs. His collection was met with a standing ovation and rave reviews from Vogue, WWD, and more. He was a 2019 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalist, and his clothes have been worn by Michelle Obama, Rihanna, SZA, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Cardi B.
In this episode, Christopher and I talk about creating glamour in a not-so-glamorous world, representation in the fashion industry, and how a Baton Rogue-born designer plans to make it big in the Big Apple.
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At just 28-years-old, Lindsay Peoples Wagner is the youngest Editor-in-Chief at any major publication. After spending time at Teen Vogue as an intern, Style.com, and the Cut, Lindsay established her voice in the industry - tackling race, culture, and politics through fashions lens. In September 2018, she penned Everywhere and Nowhere: What it's really like to be black and work in fashion, an expose on the fashion industry with over 150 testimonials from people of color from designers, assistants, models, and more that highlighted the abuse of black culture as a marketing tool, while simultaneously rejecting black people within the industry opportunities. Now she's bringing her voice to Teen Vogue where she's leveraging her position to create space for inclusive, diverse, and important conversations for the next generation.
In this episode, we go behind the scenes of Lindsay Peoples Wagner's Teen Vogue, from some of her favorite moments, to their 3rd annual Acne Awards, to covers with talent like Serena Williams and Naomi Wadler, Millie Bobbie Brown, and Lil Nas X. We also talk about our hopes for a more inclusive fashion industry and how she's fearlessly keeping the next generation informed.
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Meet Hunter Harris, a writer for New York Magazine's culture platform, Vulture. But Hunter's not just a writer. She is an editorial national treasure. The Oklahoma-born culture commentator is one of New York's brightest and rowdiest, giving us everything we need to know about movies, tv, music, Jackson Maine, and beyond, while making us laugh uncontrollably at the same time. Her Twitter has become a pop culture guidebook to thousands where she's honest, poignant, relatable, and definitely not afraid to ruffle a few feathers. In this episode, Hunter and I talk about everything from Big Little Lies to Little Women, what it's like getting suspended from Twitter twice. and her undying love for A Star Is Born.
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Meet Molly Gordon, the breakout star of Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut Booksmart, who’s stolen our hearts and wants to make you laugh. The New York-based actress is no stranger to the screen, appearing in TNT’s Animal Kingdom, Hulu’s Ramy, Life of the Party, and Seth Rogen’s upcoming movie Good Boys releasing later this summer. In this episode, Molly talks about her experience on the sets of two summer hits, what it’s like working alongside her best friends, and how she’s tackling thought-provoking characters that break down stereotypical female roles in Hollywood today.
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At 31 years old, Hannah Bronfman has established herself as a health and wellness mogul with over half a million followers. She's the founder of HBFIT, a wellness destination dedicated to her discoveries in health, beauty, and fitness. Hannah just released her first book, Do What Feels Good, a wellness encyclopedia of her favorite recipes that challenges us to rethink our ideas of beauty, and what healthy means to us. In this episode, Hannah gives us the good, bad, and the ugly of her entrepreneurial journey - from coming face to face with failure, to then creating a global community that’s challenging beauty and health standards, to her thoughts on how we can build a more inclusive wellness industry.
For more, visit HBFit.com and follow Hannah on Instagram @hannahbronfman.
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The Friend of a Friend Podcast introduces you to the next generation of luminaries. Hosted by entrepreneur and founder Olivia Perez, each episode will take you inside the minds of today’s up-and-comers and game changers - from brand builders, to personalities, activists, artists, and thought leaders from around the world - to hear their experiences, advice, and the real story behind their success.
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