Get Cozy with Josie

This week I'm getting cozy with my longtime creative partner Dion DaPIQ — the photographer behind years of my birthday and Valentine's Day shoots, and the guy I specifically sought out because of how he combines editing and visual creativity in a way most people were only just starting to fake with AI. We get into how he taught himself photo retouching through "YouTube University,&quo...

This week I'm getting cozy with my friend Rich — a fellow podcaster, entrepreneur, and business coach who I actually sat down with on his own podcast, Attractive Mindset, over two years ago when I had just come off my pageant season. Now the tables are turned, and honestly, this conversation is one big masterclass in business. We get into how Rich pivoted from being a shooter to building a creativ...

This week I'm getting cozy with my friend Corey Jackson — someone I've known for years as a photographer, but who has completely transformed his life and career through somatic breathwork. Corey opens up about his journey from being a police officer and first responder dealing with PTSD to becoming a somatic breathwork practitioner who now holds space for others to heal. We get into what somatic b...

This week I'm getting cozy with my business partner and one of my favorite people, Cassius Bythewood — co-founder of 10K Steps Miami with me. We get into the real story of how we went from casually meeting at a Coldplay concert to running one of the largest walk clubs in Miami just months later, why partnerships matter so much in business and life, and how something that started as a passion proje...

This week I'm getting cozy with my longtime friend and go-to photographer, Zavier D'Angelo — the man behind my official Miss Haiti photos and someone I've been shooting with for years. Zavier has been in the photography game for almost two decades, starting out shooting mall security guards on his lunch break to now running his own 1,400 sq ft studio in Miami. We get into how the indus...

Josie sits down with "B3" Bobby Henry — undefeated boxer and bare-knuckle fighter — for a conversation about violence, discipline, and finding balance. Bobby breaks down what it takes to stay undefeated (5-0 in boxing, 2-0 in bare-knuckle), why he stepped away from the ring for years to train other fighters instead, and what it's really like to hurt people for a living while being, i...

Josie sits down with Henry Arnold V — business funding and credit repair specialist, and self-described "child of the world" — for a conversation that moves from global upbringing to money mindset to what it really means to lead with love. Henry talks about growing up between Germany, California, and South Korea as a military kid, moving to Miami during COVID to build his business, and w...

In honor of Men's Mental Health Month, Josie sits down with her close friend Ale Verrani — model, rising artist, and one of the most consistently positive people in her life — for a real conversation about identity, creative growth, and staying grounded. Ale opens up about moving to Miami from Milan at 11, getting bullied for his accent, and how he rebuilt his confidence from the ground up. They t...

In the  Season 1 Reunion  of  Get Cozy with Josie , host  Josie Lentner  brings back four of the most-loved guests: esthetician  Bree Bambi  of Sculpted Aesthetic, marketing entrepreneur  Abigail Pierre-Louis , model and agency co-founder  Kassandra Crespo , and spiritual healer  Odyssey . They reflect on how their lives and businesses have evolved since their original episodes and dive deep into...

In the  Season 1 Finale  of  Get Cozy with Josie , host  Josie Lentner  invites a very special guest: her mom! Together, they reflect on life, family, resilience, and the evolution of dreams. From growing up in Haiti and pursuing dual passions in law and art, to moving to Europe and raising Josie as a single mother, Josie’s mom shares her incredible journey of faith, intuition, and unconditional s...

In this episode of  Get Cozy with Josie , host  Josie Lentner  sits down with entrepreneur and jewelry designer  Jessica Vieux , founder of  Identity Boutik . Together they dive into Jessica’s inspiring journey of building a Caribbean-rooted jewelry brand from scratch, how her Haitian upbringing shaped her vision, and why community, resilience, and authenticity are at the core of her success. They...

In this inspiring episode of  Get Cozy with Josie , host  Josie Lentner  sits down with rising sports journalist and creative multi-hyphenate  Jaya Williams  for a deep conversation about ambition, authenticity, and redefining success. Jaya shares her journey from modeling to pursuing her master’s degree in broadcast journalism at the University of Miami, her passion for storytelling in male-domin...

In this episode of  Get Cozy with Josie , host  Josie Lentner  is joined by licensed esthetician and skincare educator  Bree , founder of  Sculpted Aesthetic  in Miami. Together, they unpack the deeper meaning behind clear skin, confidence, and consistency. From Bri’s bold move from New York to Miami, to healing cystic and fungal acne without harsh medication, this episode is filled with vulnerabl...

In this episode of  Get Cozy with Josie , host  Josie Lentner  sits down with fashion producer and entrepreneur  Maci Herrera , founder of  Fusion Fashion Events  and  Fort Lauderdale Swim Week . Together, they dive deep into what it really takes to run inclusive, high-quality fashion productions, empower models from all backgrounds, and create spaces where creativity and collaboration thrive. Fro...

In this episode of  Get Cozy with Josie , host  Josie Lentner  sits down with celebrity nail tech and creative entrepreneur  Odyssey  for a heartfelt, laugh-filled conversation about the power of beauty spaces, sisterhood, and spiritual alignment. They explore how beauty professionals become part-time therapists, how Odyssey’s journey as a teen mom led her to entrepreneurship, and how creative exp...

In this vibrant episode of  Get Cozy with Josie , host  Josie Lentner  sits down with event producer and cultural curator  Jeanie J  to talk about navigating male-dominated spaces, building intentional community through events, and shifting Miami’s nightlife scene with purpose. From the origin of  Where’s Jeanie?  to launching genre-bending parties like  Thank You Friday  and  The Aux Party , Jean...

In this powerful episode of  Get Cozy with Josie , host Josie Lentner sits down with the multi-hyphenate entrepreneur, mentor, and storyteller  Abigail Pierre-Louis (Abby) . From waking up at 4AM to lead with purpose, to empowering women through her mentorship program  Multi-Faceted Muse  and her marketing agency  Boost Your Brand , Abby shares the wisdom, resilience, and cultural pride that shape...

In Episode 4 of  Get Cozy with Josie , host Josie Lentner sits down with her business partner and friend,  Kassandra Crespo , for a fun yet insightful conversation. They dive into their journey of building  La Vie Models , a boutique booking agency that empowers freelance models to secure professional gigs. Kassandra also shares her modeling journey from Puerto Rico to Miami, her thoughts on stayi...

In this transformative episode of Get Cozy with Josie, host Josie Lentner sits down with her special guest, Odyssey (formerly Stephalie), for a deep dive into spiritual transformation and personal growth. Odyssey shares her journey of rebranding, revealing the power behind a name change and how exploring etymology helped her shed old insecurities. From the healing vibrations of sound healing and t...

In this engaging Episode 2 of Get Cozy with Josie, host Josie Lentner sits down with her good friend Barbara to dive into the ups and downs of social media and content creation. Barbara shares her journey—from switching her content from Spanish to English and back to Spanish and navigating TikTok drama to embracing authentic community building and even using AI (ChatGPT) for manifestation. Whether...

Get Cozy with Josie premiers with Season 1 Episode 1 featuring Queen—a groundbreaking model sharing her raw journey through the challenges of the fashion industry. In this in-depth conversation, Queen opens up about overcoming insecurities, embracing her natural beauty, and redefining success on her own terms. Learn how she navigates industry pressures, challenges beauty standards, and finds stren...