Bring A Friend

Does your bag match your shoes? How about your water bottle - what does that go with? It sounds like a funny question for the women who actually changed the way we carry and drink water. But as the inventor of S’well, Sarah sees reusable bottles as the fashion accessory that has true impact on far more than your look. Come join us as we chat with our friend whose mountain hike turned into an ocean...

With eight New York Times Best-Selling books and a very public career investigating the potential of plants (and psychedelics) to positively affect the human experience, Michael Pollan is already a household name. (Or is he a garden name?) But what’s actually going on inside his brain? There’s a lot happening in there, and Michael opened up to us about his process, his craft, and why his life imme...

Wanuri Kahiu is a Kenyan-born storyteller who has made it her mission to produce creative work that fills voids in traditional African films. While we’ll let her tell you why she calls her genre “Afro Bubblegum”, her awards for Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Picture at the Africa Movie Academy Awards are testaments to her creative prowess. But don’t let the “bubblegum” fool you. Her films...

As the President of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Sherrilyn Ifill has had her hands full lately. With a mission of seeking structural changes and eliminating disparities to bring equality to all Americans, Sherrilyn has carried a heavy load over the years. She’s argued before the Supreme Court, supported the families whose lives have been devastated by racism, and has fought valiantly for fairness...

We’re all born with certain natural strengths. Bo Shao’s abilities happened to be math. In his early years, he became known as one of the greatest mathematicians in China. His success and celebrity catapulted him to Harvard, where he continued to thrive academically but also to realize that his single-minded focus could be made far more relevant by gaining emotional and spiritual insight into hims...

Bring a Friend is back in its Third Season! Arielle and Anne want to welcome you back and present this season's theme which should give you a boost and add some spice to your day. Come join us... and bring a friend!

Michelin Star chefs make the dining experience taste like magic. But it takes far more than magic to truly rise to the top - especially as a Latina female chef. Join us on our journey with one of our newest friends, Claudette Zepeda who not only brings us into her kitchen, but walks us through the pivotal moments that have made her one of the first women to take her celebrated restaurant success a...

Our friend the Tastemaker sets a high bar. Whether it’s an actual bar as part of his assignment to re-design the Empire State Building or the level of creativity he brings to lavish events (like Sean Parker’s infamous Big Sur wedding) this week’s guest is on the forefront of design and creativity. His trick? Bringing the magic of his imagination to life. 

Born in China, raised in Sweden, and educated in the United States, Natalie Guo had an upbringing that exposed her to a broad range of experiences. It also made her hyper-aware of the gaps in access to basic needs. Join Triple A as we hear about her journey to create Off Their Plate, an organization that pairs restaurants with people who have limited food access, creating a win-win experience for...

What does it feel like to be a sex symbol, and how do you ensure that people pay attention to more than just what you look like? Brandy Ledford, centerfold, Bay Watch babe, actress, and model shines a light on the glory of airbrushed celebrity and the life moments that make her very, very real.

Imagine playing on the stage with Jimi Hendricks or the Grateful Dead in the height of the 60’s music scene. Imagine forming the first all-female Rock n Roll band. Imagine teaching yoga to celebrities like Madonna. Imagine creating a farm to feed an entire community. Our friend Denise Kaufman talked to Triple A about her long and winding road, and why these seemingly divergent interests came toget...

As a Latina girl growing up in Oakland, California, the barriers Favianna Rodriguez faced were seemingly insurmountable. But she came into her power in high school when she realized that she could make changes in broken systems by becoming a fearless activist. Years have passed and she has not stopped speaking up and making things happen. Join us as we chat with this feisty fighter who is using he...

Why might Liberia be the country setting the course for female leadership throughout Africa? One significant reason is Attorney and Activist, Yvette Chasson-Wureh. Triple A gets a history lesson, as well as an education in creative problem-solving, relentless pursuit of fairness, and living a legacy of change in this week’s wildy inspirational episode. 

Content warning: this interview includes references to sexual assault and rape. Listener discretion is advised. If you need support, check out rainn.org for help 24/7. There are feminists, and then there are FEMINISTS! This week’s episode travels halfway around the globe to talk with Maya, a graduate student in Amman, Jordan. Maya is on a mission to create environments where someone’s assigned gen...

Who are the people shaping the books we read and stories we care about? Triple A gets up close and personal with Cindy Spiegel and Julie Grau, two of the publishing industry’s most successful leaders about how they work together as friends and how they have become the culture-trackers who shape the books that change our lives. Follow Spiegel & Grau Join us at Parlay House Learn more on Bring A...

Whether you’re a fan of American Ninja Warrior or have never heard of the show, you’ll want to hear this week’s interview with the winner of the women’s competition. Bring A Friend welcomes Meagan Martin who is not only an 8-time Ninja Warrior, but someone who reaches new heights in the worlds of rock climbing, modeling, and commentating. She’s Triple A’s quadruple threat!

Is “that person” in your life a psychopath, or just a sociopath? Triple A welcomes Maya Bourdeau, an empath and an expert on human behavior who created a business based on her understanding of why we do what we do. If you’re wondering how to spot and avoid people who might take advantage of you, this episode is a must-listen.

We don’t discriminate! Our friends are men too. Join Triple A as we welcome our first male guest to the Bring a Friend stage: US Senator, Cory Booker! This isn’t your average talk from an elected official. In fact, the Senator gets candid and deep about where he’s been and where he’s going. Talk about “people who get real”, our convo threw him some of the questions we’ve been dying to ask and gave...

Triple A welcomes April Holmes, a US Paralympic Gold Medalist who won her first gold less than two years after losing her leg in a freak train accident. April’s is a story not only about resilience and victory, but about the process of taking new steps and pushing past obstacles regardless of the challenges life throws your way.

Bring A Friend is back and we’re living life out loud. Join us as we share conversations that we usually only have with our best friends: we’ve saved space for you! Here’s a sneak peek at all the shared laughs, deep truths, and meaningful stories Triple A and friends will be serving up. The first episode drops on June 23rd. See you there, and don't forget to bring a friend!

Triple A asks Tina Knowles, Ianne Fields Stewart, Vicky Tsai, Heather Hampton, Ashley Longshore, and other BAF guests to get real about friendship. Enjoy this minisode, chock-full of honest answers to Bring A Friend's “rapid-fire” questions. The only rule is to say the first thing that comes to mind, leading us to the heart of what moves each guest most. 

BONUS ALERT: Before launching season two, Triple A is bringing you a mini-sode where each host picks a moment from season one that resonated most with her. We hope you enjoy this bonus release - a short 'n sweet look back at our favorite moments from last season.

Life’s most trying moments often give us the greatest insight. This is certainly true for Season 1’s final guest, Vicky Tsai. Founder of the globally triumphant skincare brand, Tatcha, Vicky’s mission began as a way to personally recover from the trauma of 9/11 and has since evolved to become the story of a determined Asian female founder who found a way to integrate mind, body, and generous spiri...

While America was fighting fragmentation, Aimee Allison saw the potential in the big picture. This episode gets deep with the founder of She the People, who ignited under-represented and under-empowered women of color to run for office and get out the vote. Aimee was a pivotal force behind the election of our first woman Vice President — she harnessed the strength of her community to swing the cou...

Sometimes, who we are and what we do, fight for our attention. Other times, they intersect and create magic. Ashley Longshore makes her magic on canvas and then converts it in her gallery - a rare combination of voice and vision that re-imagines art and business in a way that you never saw coming. Learn more at https://www.bringafriendpodcast.com/ Parlay with us at https://parlayhouse.com/