Dare To Be Fearless with Alexa Curtis

Sara Happ starting making lip balm in her kitchen when she was 25. While working at ESPN in Bristol, Connecticut, Sara flew out to LA to try and sell her lip balm at 5 boutiques. Each boutique eagerly bout Sara Happ products in bulk, and Sara instantly knew she was on to something. Now loved by Goop and Allure, Sara Happ has a cult following. Her bubbly and energetic personality has us knowing why...

Janine Delanay is not your average fitness personality. With 2.5 million Instagram followers, Janine has created a new definition of the term influencer. While working a corporate job, Janine amassed millions of followers on social media that led her to get approached by brands and producers who wanted a stake in what she was building. She's a firm believer in spreading body positivity to men and...

EPISODE 85// How many of you ever take a moment to just step back and breathe? Last week was a bit of a unique week for me. It reminded me that you have to always be uncomfortable because that feeling is what makes you thrive and grow constantly and consistently. Since back to school season is here, I'm talking about how I moved out at 17 (I don't suggest this AT ALL!), when I knew I needed to mov...

Alexa brings episode 84, initially written as a blog post on Life Unfiltered, to life and video via IGTV. 160,000 kids in the United States are afraid to go to school because of the fear of being bullied. How can we as a community help prevent bullying and help kids who are being bullied? Plus, Alexa talks about her bullying experiences during this episode. 

Aja Dang is the OG influencer. She launched her YouTube page and site before the days of blogging became as big as they are now. We launched our careers around the same time, and after meeting earlier this year on a USC panel talk, I couldn't help but ask her to come and chat with me. It's so important for you guys to know the reality behind building a brand off of yourself, and for you to be awar...

Therese Hoover describes herself as an intersectional feminist, artist and mom. She's also struggled with an eating disorder, which stemmed her to launch her Instagram page @healingcrayons. Along with talking about mental health and body image, Therese focuses on a range of topics to help young people overcome many obvious life obstacles.

Have you heard of SB Projects? Allison Kaye is a force in the entertainment industry, helping make talent like Ariana Grande AND Justin Bieber's careers. Along with CEO of SB Projects Scooter Braun, Allison finds talent and makes them into worldwide phenomenons. In this interview with Allison, we dive into the reality behind being such a successful executive, what you wouldn't know about your favo...

It doesn't matter what age or gender you are, or what profession you're in, anyone experiencing some form of success can feel like they're an impostor on some level. In fact, an  estimated 70%  of all people feel have suffered from impostor syndrome at least once in their lives. Have you? @alexa_curtis is tackling feeling like a fraud (imposter syndrome) today during This is Life Unfiltered. You A...

Comforté founders Lina & Nadine Kennedy (the founder behind Alexandria Professional, the start of sugaring waxing) join me to talk about their latest venture, Comforté. This mother/daughter duo is a force of nature, newly focused on a unique remedy to help girls with their period cramps. 

I'm intrigued by the concept of the work/life balance. Can you really do it all? In the media we always see stories of working mothers and fathers who talk about how they balance picking up their kids, going to work, making dinner, etc., but can they really do it all? I'm not a parent, but I certainly struggle with trying to do everything including be a daughter, a friend, and an entrepreneur. Let...

Todd Grinnell is the co-founder of This Bar, formally This Bar Saves Lives, along with Kristen Bell + 2 other actors. Todd is originally from the East Coast (EC is the best coast) and he stopped by to tell me about his journey going from actor to entrepreneur, how he found his purpose, and HOW This Bar saves lives. 

Vivek Jain is a unique individual. Originally from Canada, he worked in finance for the majority of his life before deciding to pursue a few different companies. Now, he runs LOKO (an innovative new dating app, completely unique) full-time along with pursuing acting + being a dad! If you're looking to pursue a nontraditional career path, this is a fantastic episode for you to listen to.

Finding your purpose takes time. It's a craft you have to perfect. Our founder Alexa Curtis takes us through the necessary steps you have to follow to find your purpose, and hopefully her experience will inspire you to take the next step towards finding your purpose. Follow Alexa on social media at @alexa_curtis.  

Gabby Frost is a rising junior at Drexel University and founder of the nonprofit Buddy Project. Buddy project works to pair you with a person dealing with a similar situation you may be dealing with in an attempt to continue the conversation and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health. Gabby is a spokesperson for American Eagle and their AExMe council.

Dylan Gambardella is a 23-year-old entrepreneur, speaker, and leader. Dylan is the Co-founder of Next Gen, the premier business hub that cultivates knowledge, resources, and mentorship to empower the world's greatest entrepreneurs, energizing them to create and grow meaningful businesses.

Carly Stein was attending college in Canada when she went on a trip to Italy and came across propolis: a natural remedy from bees that helped cure her autoimmune disease. What started as a side-hustle in college turned into her leaving her job as a trader at Goldman Sachs to launch Beekeeper's Naturals. Now the leading seller of propolis (sold at retailers like Vitamin World and Whole Foods) Carly...

As an international Crisis Management, Suicide Prevention, and Leadership Skills presenter, Sergeant Kevin Briggs' story and lived experiences have been featured at the Technology, Entertainment, and Design 2014 Conference as a TED Talk. His first book, Guardian of the Golden Gate: Protecting the Line Between Hope and Despair, was released in July 2015. Briggs, a retired California Highway Patrol...

KIND Campaign was founded by Lauren Paul & Molly Thompson over 8 years ago. They travel the world with their nonprofit inspiring young people to be kind! Both girls are the definition of fearless and unfiltered, speaking on topics like bullying and using your voice to make a difference during their appearances. Follow them on social media at @kindcampaign!

On March 15, I successfully pulled off the first ever Be Fearless Summit in Philly. I didn't have more than 5 months from getting this idea approved to executing the full day, and there's a lot I walked away from the first summit learning. Likeeee....don't ever try and pull a summit off alone! So much of being an entrepreneur is about not being fearful of failing. The only thing you should be afra...

Chelsea Moore grew up in Los Angeles before attending UCLA and studying architecture. During school she started a mini business spray tanning girls in her sorority before leaving college and started BoxFox, an uber chic curated box filled with tons of different brands. BoxFox brought in over $6 million last year and continues to change the way people buy gifts nowadays. Follow BoxFox on social med...

I frequently talk to founders who left their corporate job to run their startup full-time. But what about those who don't have that million dollar idea (or want one!) but aren't happy working at a startup or a corporate company? My advice is simple: we all have our own definition of happiness, but how much are you willing to sacrifice to a) land your dream job b) stay in your existing job because...

At 17, Jade Darmawangsa is an entrepreneur and digital strategist.  With over 100,000+ fans and followers, her personal brand focuses on social media growth and motivation. Her content exceeds 3.2 Million views via YouTube and Instagram. She started the millennial entrepreneurship podcast The Raisn Brand in December 2017. Then received "Creator on The Rise" feature on YouTube Trending Worldwide. F...

Emily Miethner is a powerhouse. As as the Founder and CEO of FindSpark and MCG Social, an adjunct professor, and an award-winning speaker, FindSpark has produced 250+ career, diversity, and recruitment programs for top employers like NBCUniversal, Yelp, L'Oreal, Grey, Bustle, and IPG Mediabrands and their 30,000+ members. MCG Social, FindSpark's sister agency, provides social media, community, and...

Brandon Leibel started Sand Cloud after a draining corporate call center job left him dreaming of sunny days at his local San Diego beach. Thanks to hard work and a break on Shark Tank in February 2017, Sand Cloud took off and has now done over $20 million in sales, while continuing to donate to organizations that protect marine life and ocean ecosystems as apart of the Sand Cloud mission to #Save...

Lauren Brody was the editor of GLAMOUR for 16 years, before she embarked on her own journey of being a mom & entrepreneur. She's the mastermind behind The Fifth Trimester, and her work has been published in CNN, Forbes, Fast Company & more. We're talking all about parenting & advice for those of you struggling with connecting with your parents, and feeling like you can discuss your struggles with...