Real Talk with Grace Redman

You’ve seen her on Netflix’s The Trust . Now get ready to hear the real story behind the scenes. In this episode of Real Talk , I sit down with Lindsey Anderson a keynote speaker, best-selling author, social media & sales strategist, and podcaster, to dive into what it really takes to turn social media visibility into sustainable revenue. Lindsey shares what it was like to be on Netflix ( spoi...

Have you ever wondered what truly drives people to say "yes," follow your lead, or trust your message? In this episode of Real Talk , I sat down with the brilliant Dr. Ed Tori — a master of building rapport, communication, and human behavior — to pull back the curtain on the psychology behind persuasion and connection. Dr. Tori isn't just another voice in leadership and influence; he's an assistan...

I’m beyond excited to share a very special episode of the podcast this week featuring the incredible Melissa Minnich , who just launched her new book High on Life: A Prescription for Bliss — your ultimate guide to transcending the stress, trauma, and disconnection of modern life. 🌿📘 This episode is more than just a conversation — it’s a full-circle moment for me. Over 10 years ago, when I was br...

“I was living a life built on expectations not desire. It was time to come back to me.” - Juliana Salfiti In this powerful episode of Real Talk , Juliana Salfiti, a civil litigator, law professor, model, and fierce advocate for women—pulls back the curtain on her personal healing journey. A partner at her law firm, professor of Pre-Trial Litigation at UC Law SF, and San Francisco Regional Represen...

"How you view yourself is your reality." - Marques Ogden In this powerful episode of Real Talk, I sit down with Marques Ogden, former NFL athlete turned entrepreneur, globally recognized keynote speaker, and podcast host to one of the top globally recognized podcasts, Get Authentic with Marques Ogden —for a raw and inspiring conversation about resilience, failure, and the power of reinve...

"What's for you, is FOR YOU!" - Bianca Bee In this episode, I sit down with Bianca Bee, a Detroit native turned media powerhouse. At just 17, Bianca moved to Los Angeles to attend film school, quickly landing roles at Oprah Winfrey Network, VH1, TMZ, E! News, and The Steve Harvey Show. She later became a Booking Producer in NYC for The Mel Robbins Show, Nick Cannon’s Talk Show, and F...

💡 “ If you walk into a room and you don’t give a damn what anyone thinks of you, you are the most powerful person in the room.” – Joy Ajlouny In this episode of Real Talk, we sit down with Joy Ajlouny —a trailblazing entrepreneur, investor, and speaker who didn’t just break barriers—she obliterated them.  Joy is the powerhouse behind Fetchr , a Silicon Valley-backed startup that revolutionized lo...

Preparing for the unprepared moment - Anthony Trucks  In this powerful episode of Real Talk , I sit down with Anthony Trucks, a man who turned a life filled with adversity into one of triumph and inspiration. From growing up in foster care, facing homelessness, and nearly ending up incarcerated, Anthony’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and the power of identity. Today, Anthony is a fo...

“There's nothing wrong with wanting to be a high achiever, but if you're not acknowledging the fact that you're a human being with thoughts, feelings and emotions, then you’re missing a big piece of the puzzle,” said Mike Salemi, WABDL World Champion, WAKSC World Champion and Performance Coach. This episode of Real Talk is for all of our fitness lovers! Today’s guest is the incredible Mike Salemi,...

“Discipline is the highest form of self-care,” said Ginger Winn, Singer, Songwriter & Producer.  You’re in for a treat! On today’s episode of Real Talk! I’m joined by the amazing Ginger Winn, a singer-songwriter with a story as inspiring as her music. Originally from South Carolina and now based in New York, Ginger has been chasing her passion since she was a kid—she started writing songs befo...

“You're facing these obstacles for a reason, and when you overcome them, there's something good on the other side,” said Dr. Alex Peters D.C., Founder of AlphaFix Concierge Wellness Program and The People's Clinic NPO. Welcome to another episode of Real Talk! On this episode, I’m chatting with Dr. Alex Peters, the founder of the Alpha Fix Concierge Wellness Program and The People's Clinic NPO.  Wi...

“The energy of love is always going to be the highest frequency,” said Sunny Dawn Johnston, Psychic Medium and Author.  Welcome to another episode of Real Talk! Today, I am joined by the amazing Sunny Dawn Johnston, a transformational thought leader, bestselling author, and psychic medium. With 22 books under her belt, Sunny has become a trusted voice on intuition, mediumship and connecting with t...

“The greatest gift that you could offer your children is healing yourself so that they can have the best role models of what to look for in a partnership in the future,” said Gregory Meadows, Founder of Walking Meadows Life Coaching and Educator.  Welcome to another episode of Real Talk! Today, I sit down with Gregory Meadows, an inspiring life coach with over two decades of experience helping men...

“Not all cultures share similarities, but we do have sports. We don't speak the same language, but our communities can come together and play in tournaments,” said Lillian Nasrah, Palestinian National Team Soccer Player and Founder of Lily's Sweets and Treats. Today, we're joined by the unstoppable Lillian Nasrah—a Palestinian American athlete and entrepreneur who's chasing her passions both on th...

“We go through life sometimes being so hyper-focused on that one negative thing that happened, and there's beauty all around us. Life is short. We’ve got to take it in,” said John Petrelli, Author of "Confessions of a Hollywood Trainer"  Today I am chatting with John Petrelli, personal fitness trainer and author of “ Confessions of a Hollywood Trainer”. With over 30 years of experience working wit...

“If you continue to be authentically yourself…you will meet people that appreciate that version of you,” - Anthony Musleh, DJ & Music Producer. In today's episode, I sit down with Anthony Musleh, a DJ and music producer who’s all about pursuing passions, embracing failures and building meaningful connections. With a genuine commitment to spreading positivity and keeping an open mind, Antho...

“We were taught you take care of everyone else first, not realizing that it depleted us. We need to take care of ourselves first and fill ourselves from there because we can't pull from empty,” said Jennie Lok, Founder of Zen Coast University. In today's episode, I welcome Jennie Lok, Founder of Zen Coast University, Realtor and Investor, for a powerful conversation on resilience, ambition...

“I can love myself—the sick, heavy—whatever the words are. But now there's this new version stepping forward, and I can love that new version too,” says Brandi Strieter, Spiritual Leader. In today's episode, Grace sits down with Brandi Strieter, a Spiritual Leader with a powerful story of resilience and transformation.  After a decade in law enforcement as a probation officer, Brandi's...

“If you’re courageous enough to make the decision today that enough is enough—I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired—and I want to do something with my life, why not do it? We need you to maximize your life so that we can make this world a better place. ,” Dr. Peter Rios, Leadership coach and author of "Maximize! 12 Keys to Unlocking Your Greatest Potential". In today's episo...

“There is encouragement in challenging the previous notions. It’s important to explore and try new techniques that allow us to become a better person and provide a better solution," - Christopher Katwan, entrepreneur and co-founder of Bunky. Today, I chat with Christopher Katwan, student at CSU Cal Poly and co-founder of Bunky. Bunky is an innovative app that safely matches college students w...

“We cannot unlive the lives we have lived. When we accept and come home to peace with ourselves, there is joy and freedom in that because there's nothing to prove," Wen Peetes, Enlivening Speaker, Healing Coach, Founder of Rebel for a Spell & Author. Discover the path to healing with Wen, author of “Inner Child Healing: Heal Your Wounds. Train Your Mind. Create A New You.” In this tra...

“You can learn to recognize when something is constructive criticism versus just criticism, and decide what you want to actually internalize and what you can let go," - Julie Kliegman In addition to an illustrious career as a freelance sports journalist, Julie spent four years as the Copy Chief at Sports Illustrated Magazine, and is now the author of “Mind Game: An Inside Look at the Mental H...

“Overcoming trauma is tough, but you have to have faith and put in the hard work," Reggie Reed, Author of The Day My Mother Never Came Home & Pharmaceutical Industry Professional. Tune in for a deeply moving conversation with Grace and our special guest, Reggie Reed, Author of the gripping true-crime novel The Day My Mother Never Came Home .   In this debut novel, Reggie reveals unseen de...

“Do things that are going to improve your life and you’ll see it will positively impact everything. Don't be afraid to try something different, weird or uncomfortable. This will only add value to your life,” - Hanan Harb Sahourieh, Author of "Everybody, Be Cool!", Learning & Marketing Content Strategist and "Your Workplace BFF" Join us for an exciting chat with Grace an...

“When you take a soulful leap, sometimes what the universe is teaching us is that answers don't come immediately. The real achievement is learning to pause,” - Emily Silva Hockstra, Author & Career Transformation Coach. Get ready for a power-packed chat with Grace and our very special guest, Emily Silva Hockstra—Author & Career Transformation Coach extraordinaire! We're diving deep...