Wilder Possibilities

One tweet about spotting Cameron Diaz changed the whole direction of her career. Welcome back to Wilder Possibilities, hosted by Shelton Wilder — luxury LA Realtor, CEO, and entrepreneur. This episode: Emily Blair, founder of Emily Blair Media, on going from red carpet journalist to celebrity publicist. We dive into: Her click moment at 17 Working the red carpet beat at Us Weekly Why "no ego" is t...

Alison Myers, President of Corporate Benefits at Venbrook, joins Shelton to talk building a national insurance practice from scratch, leading a team through a pandemic and an acquisition, and why most people have no idea how much of their healthcare is already free. We dive into: Building a benefits practice solo, then scaling through COVID and an acquisition Her "shepherd" approach to servant lea...

Welcome back to Wilder Possibilities, hosted by Shelton Wilder - luxury Los Angeles Realtor, CEO, and female entrepreneur. Today's episode features James Harris, founder of Harrison Partners and co-founder of Breezy. In this conversation, Shelton and James talk about what it really takes to build a career and a company from nothing but instinct and refusal to fit the mold. We dive into: Growing up...

Welcome back to Wilder Possibilities , hosted by Shelton Wilder- luxury Los Angeles Realtor, CEO, and female entrepreneur. Today’s episode features Libby Bush, Head of Global Entertainment Partnerships at Creative Artists Agency (CAA) . In this conversation, Shelton and Libby talk about how sports, discipline, family values, and relationship-building shaped Libby’s journey from Division I athlete...

Welcome back to Wilder Possibilities, hosted by Shelton Wilder — luxury Los Angeles Realtor, CEO, and female entrepreneur. Today’s episode features Sandi Mann, owner of American Hartford Gold Company. In this conversation, Shelton and Sandi talk about his journey from an immigrant upbringing to building success through business, real estate investing, and strategic risk-taking. We dive into: His e...

Welcome back to Wilder Possibilities , hosted by Shelton Wilder: luxury Los Angeles Realtor, CEO, and female entrepreneur. Today’s episode features Zoe von Gerlach, CEO of Culture Crush . In this conversation, Shelton and Zoe talk about building a wellness-focused beverage brand and the journey behind creating a non-carbonated prebiotic drink. Zoe shares her international upbringing before moving...

Welcome back to Wilder Possibilities , hosted by Shelton Wilder — luxury Los Angeles Realtor, CEO, and female entrepreneur. Today’s episode features Tracy McCubbin, founder of dClutterfly , a home organizing and move management company. Tracy is someone we often recommend to sellers who need help organizing, decluttering, and preparing their homes before putting them on the market — so I’m especia...

Welcome back to Wilder Possibilities , hosted by Shelton Wilder - luxury Los Angeles Realtor, CEO, and female entrepreneur. Today’s episode features Lizzie McGraw, interior designer, stager, and founder of Tumbleweed and Dandelion. In this conversation, Shelton and Lizzie talk about Lizzie’s journey into interior design and entrepreneurship, building a creative business in Los Angeles, and how tho...

Welcome back to Wilder Possibilities , hosted by Shelton Wilder - luxury Los Angeles Realtor, CEO, and female entrepreneur. Today’s episode features Christian Robert, architect and co-founder of Office Untitled. In this conversation, Shelton and Christian talk about his journey into architecture, founding a design-driven firm in Los Angeles, and how thoughtful architecture is shaped by process, pa...

Welcome back to Wilder Possibilities, hosted by Shelton Wilder - luxury Los Angeles Realtor, CEO, and female entrepreneur. Today’s episode features Griff O'Brien. In this conversation, Shelton and Griff explore Griff’s journey into the media business and how early networking, strategic relationship-building, and a strong social presence shaped his path. Griff shares how his background in the corpo...

Welcome back to Wilder Possibilities, hosted by Shelton Wilder — luxury Los Angeles Realtor, CEO, and female-entrepreneur. Today’s episode features Michelle Ruben — founder of Michelle Ruben Interiors, known for creating warm, elevated spaces with speed, taste, and serious “get-it-done” magic. In this conversation, we trace Michelle’s journey from moving all over as a kid, to a career detour into...

Welcome back to Wilder Possibilities, hosted by Shelton Wilder — luxury Los Angeles Realtor, CEO, and powerhouse female entrepreneur. Today’s episode features Graham Stephan — one of the world’s leading YouTube creators, real estate investor, finance educator, and self-made entrepreneur whose channels reach millions every month. In this conversation, Graham opens up like never before — tracing his...

Leah Smith opens up about the instability that shaped her early life and the fear patterns she carriedinto adulthood. Her click came when she realized she’d been building a life around others’ expectations - not her own. One bold reset later, she chose self-trust, ownership, and a future she designed Hot Takes : Creativity is never linear - it’s a patchwork of every chapter you’ve lived. Sometimes...

In this episode, Shelton welcomes Lisa Ebersole - an award-winning writer, director, producer, and “multi-slasher” creative. From her early photography days in D.C. to New York theater and Hollywood filmmaking, Lisa’s journey is a masterclass in reinvention. Together, they unpack how curiosity, courage, and connection can unlock infinite “wilder possibilities. Hot Takes: You’re never too old to st...

From losing her home in the Palisades fire to launching Google, YouTube & Spotify in Australia, Kate Vale shares "click" moments, female VC investing & LA life. Empowering story on Wilder Possibilities Podcast! Shelton Wilder: Shelton specializes in luxury real estate across Malibu, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Beverly Hills, and Pacific Palisades, with a reputation for uncovering exclusive of...

Send us a text Welcome Back to Wilder Wednesday friends! Today I am honored to introduce Aanchal Bhatia​ Founder | CEO Aanchal Bhatia describes herself as an entrepreneur by profession, psychologist by education and a patient advocate by passion. Aanchal is also CEO of Texas Medical Concierge, a global private health management company with established ties to the top medical institutions around t...

Send us a text What happens when you follow your gut, bet on yourself, and build something that didn’t exist yet? Magic—and maybe a little chaos. On Wilder Possibilities, @sheltonwilder chats with @captainseanmccarthy, founder of @catalinacrew, about blazing your own path, rolling with the waves, and staying true to your vision. Sean’s story is wild in the best way and full of moments that’ll make...

Send us a text In this episode of Wilder Possibilities, Rachel Zaslansky Sheer joins us for an inspiring look behind the scenes of high-profile recruiting. As co-founder of The Grapevine Agency, Rachel has spent nearly 20 years placing top talent in Hollywood’s most exclusive homes and offices. Known for her intuition, integrity, and industry savvy, she shares the personal journey and professional...

Send us a text Welcome to another episode of Wilder Possibilities, where we spotlight the innovators, visionaries, and power players shaping the world around us. Today, we dive into the dazzling world of luxury real estate with none other than Aaron Kirman, CEO of Christie's International Real Estate | Southern California. With over $19 billion in career sales and a reputation for breaking records...

Send us a text Joining us on this episode of Wilder Possibilities is the passionate and powerhouse community leader, Mike Newhouse. A Venice resident, attorney, small business owner, and candidate for California’s 24th State Senate District, Mike brings heart, experience, and a can-do spirit to everything he does. Mike opens up about his decades of public service, his drive to create real, lasting...

Send us a text Hi friends! Welcome back to Wilder Possibilities Podcast! I’m beyond excited to share today’s heartfelt episode featuring my dear friend, Jelena Trifunovic, founder of Viola Floral—a boutique floral studio known for its stunning arrangements, thoughtful gifts, and incredible workshops. Jelena’s journey is one of resilience, creativity, and finding beauty in life’s hardest moments.  ...

Send us a text Hi friends! Welcome back to another heartfelt and transformative episode of *Wilder Possibilities Podcast*! Today, I’m sitting down with the amazing McLean McGown—motherhood coach, doula, and a true force for empowering women. McLean’s journey is nothing short of inspiring, from her roots in Nashville, Tennessee, to becoming a champion for women during the sacred postpartum period a...

Send us a text Hey, friends—Shelton here, and welcome back to the Welder Possibilities Podcast! You know I’m all about that magic moment—what I like to call “the click”—when everything suddenly lines up, and your dreams take shape in ways you never saw coming. In this episode, I’m catching up with one of my dear friends and all-around superstar producer who’s worked on iconic films like Edward Sci...

Send us a text Hi friends! In this episode of the Wilder Possibilities Podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome my dear friend, Raquel “Rocky” Gay, who just made a bold move from San Diego to Los Angeles—landing right in the heart of Beverly Hills as part of the founding team at Gravitas, a brand-new members-only social club. We’ll chat about her journey, from growing up in Riverside to finding her stride...

Send us a text Hi friends! Welcome back to another episode of Wilder Possibilities Podcast ! Today, we're diving into the world of matchmaking with the extraordinary Talia Goldstein, founder of Three Day Rule, a premier matchmaking service. From hosting blind date parties in high school to running a multi-city matchmaking empire, Talia’s passion for connecting people has grown into a life-changing...