Alex Ferrara

Glow Up And Speak Out

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“Glow Up and Speak Out” takes an honest deep-dive into women’s health and beauty. Alex Ferrara (NYC-based actress, host, model, and boy mom) interviews the most knowledgeable experts about often-ignored or misdiagnosed women’s health issues, and the laws that control women’s healthcare access. Plus, get the scoop on the latest products in clean skincare and makeup, and the newest trends in wellness and treatments. Join Alex each week for a little glam and a LOT of info! IG: @glowupandspeakoutTikTok: @alexferrara33

Author

Alex Ferrara

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Arts

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Obsessed Ep. 519: Broadway Acting Coach & Leadership Consultant Jen Waldman On Fostering Creativity In Any Workplace, The First Pancake, & Art As A Business 03.05.2023

This week, we’re sitting down with Broadway acting coach, speaker, and leadership consultant Jen Waldman. Jen shares with us her passion for bringing art into artless spaces, how she uses creativity as a tool for growth in any workplace, and how to tell the difference between fear and burnout. Jen also walks us through what a “Quarterly Review” for creatives looks like and why it’s so important fo...

Obsessed Ep. 518: Vagina Steaming, Dating Apps, Melanie Lynskey, & New Beauty Faves! 26.04.2023

On this episode, Alex tells us all about her recent visit to VSPOT in NYC, and what it was like to get her first V-Steam! She also gives us the scoop on the BEST makeup primers for summer, as well as the secret to growing strong, luscious lashes that’s both non-toxic and under $20! Then Tina fills us in on her foray into speed dating and shares her latest favorite beauty products that won’t break...

Obsessed Ep. 517: Reproductive Rights & Constitutional Law Scholar, Author, & Professor Michele Goodwin On Looking Back At History To Understand Today 19.04.2023

This week, Alex sits down with Dr. Michele Goodwin, who walks us through the history of American laws restricting reproductive rights for women, from involuntary reproductive servitude in the times of slavery to denying pregnant women access to life-saving healthcare today. Michele Goodwin is an acclaimed bioethicist, constitutional law scholar, and prolific author who serves as the Chancellor’s P...

Obsessed Ep. 516: The Bump-It, AirPod Putty, & Glow Drops: Our Hacks For Keeping Clean, Volumized, and Bronzed 12.04.2023

On this episode, Alex shares the best way to clean out your AirPods, how to travel with your shoes germ-free, her secret to an instant glow, and her sneaky trick for staying hydrated. Tina brings back the Bump-It, rocks some 80s style brows, and gives us the scoop on her all-time favorite workout: Orange Theory Fitness. Follow us on: Instagram: @obsessedwiththebestpod YouTube: Obsessed With The Be...

Obsessed Ep. 515: Making Your Own Rules For A Wedding That’s As Unique As Your Partnership, With Amy Shack Egan, Founder + CEO Of Modern Rebel 05.04.2023

This week, we sit down with Amy Shack Egan, founder and CEO of Modern Rebel, an NYC-based disruptive and unconventional wedding planning company that prides themselves on inclusivity! (Fun fact: Alex used Modern Rebel to help plan her own wedding in 2019!) Amy shares the key components for creating a unique and memorable “love party” and how Modern Rebel helps couples keep the traditions they love...

Obsessed Ep. 514: Alex Goes To Face Gym, Tina Gets The Butterfly Cut, Plus Budget-Friendly Beauty & Your Lashes’ New Secret Weapon 29.03.2023

This week, Alex gives us the inside scoop on Face Gym, plus her brutally honest reviews of some of her fave products, comparing everything from efficacy to price point and explaining what’s worth the splurge and WHY, so that you can get the BEST for your budget! Then Tina lets us in on her new healthcare journey, tells us all about her new favorite haircut, and obsesses over the best hair and lash...

Obsessed Ep. 513: Everything You Need To Know About Injectables, Lasers, & Vetting A Plastic Surgeon With Avani Nayak, Co-Founder of Avani Derm Spa & Nayak Plastic Surgery 22.03.2023

On this episode, we sit down with Avani Nayak, the co-founder of Avani Derm Spa & Nayak Plastic Surgery, who answers your listener questions: What is Kybella? What is Morpheus? What’s the best way to deal with under-eye bags and tech neck? Plus, she gives us her expert advice on how to achieve NATURAL botox results, what to look for when vetting a plastic surgeon, her personal favorite treatments...

Obsessed Ep. 512: CULTS: What They Are, How They Happen, & Why We’re ALL Susceptible 15.03.2023

On this episode, we dive into the ways our culture has become flooded with news articles, documentaries, and podcasts about different CULTS dedicated to everything from fiber and yoga to sex and coercive control. We share what we’ve both learned through our OWN cult and cult-like experiences, including EACH of our very different personal encounters with the infamous Landmark Forum. Trigger Warning...

Obsessed Ep. 511: 305 Fitness Founder Sadie Kurzban On Body Acceptance, The Benefits Of Dance-Based Workouts, & Moving Your Body To Feel Joy! 08.03.2023

Alex sits down with Sadie Kurzban, the founder of one of her FAVORITE workouts, 305 Fitness! Sadie lets us in on all of the health benefits of a dance cardio-based workout (trauma release and brain & cardiovascular health, to name a few!), talks about how growing up with both Cuban & Jewish roots has informed how she’s built her business, plus she shares her journey from disordered eating to body...

Obsessed Ep. 510: Quickie-Sode: Alex Breaks Down Influencer Lingo: Affiliate Links, Brand Partnerships, What's Real & What's BS 01.03.2023

Everyone’s an influencer, and we ALL have social media fatigue. Alex takes you behind the curtain of influencer culture, breaks down some key social media terms, and gives you her tips to better curate your feed! Follow us on: Instagram: @obsessedwiththebestpod YouTube: Obsessed With The Best TikTok: @obsessedwiththebestpod Take advantage of our discount codes! BetterHelp Use code: OBSESSED at che...

Obsessed Ep. 509: Obsessed With The Empowered Artist Collective! 22.02.2023

In this very special collaboration episode, we sit down with Jennifer Apple, the creator and host of the “Empowered Artist Collective” podcast! (she is also a very accomplished NYC actress, singer, & coach). The three of us talk about balancing different creative career paths, how we practice not getting stuck in the comparison game, and why we as women need to continue to free ourselves from soci...

Obsessed Ep. 508: TV Personality, Author, & Spotlight Magazine Founder Sydney Sadick On Print In a Digital World, Confidence In Front Of The Camera, & Growing Up In Manhattan 15.02.2023

This week, we sit down with author, style expert, and Spotlight magazine founder Sydney Sadick. Sydney shares what it was like to grow up on the Upper East Side, write her first book “Aim High: How To Style Your Life And Achieve Your Goals”, and publish her very own magazine! Plus, she takes us behind-the-scenes of how she picks her magazine cover stars, what it’s like to make consistent TV appear...

Obsessed Ep. 507: Tina Gets Botox, Alex Goes Inside The Actors Studio, Plus: Geena Davis, Humidifiers For Skincare, & Moon + Liver Juice! 08.02.2023

In this episode, Tina shares ALL the details of her first botox experience, Alex tells us what it was like to get a peek inside the historic and exclusive “Actors Studio”, plus we dive into eczema fixes, collagen and magnesium powder, the only humidifier that doesn’t gross us out, the new Geena Davis autobiography, and what the heck is liver juice?? Follow us on: Instagram: @obsessedwiththebestpod...

Obsessed Ep. 506: The ULTIMATE Wedding Guide, with Wedding Photographer Shanti Knight 01.02.2023

On this episode, we sit down with professional Chicago & NYC-based wedding photographer Shanti Knight to give you the ULTIMATE wedding planning guide! Shanti answers the questions you might not even think to ask, like: Do you need a second shooter? Why is wedding photography SO expensive? Alex shares all of the MOST important lessons she learned from planning her own NYC wedding, and Tina gives al...

Obsessed Ep. 505: Movies, Books, Makeup, & Oils: What We’re Putting In Front Of And ON Our Faces 25.01.2023

On this episode, Alex gives us the lowdown on inspiring, female-driven music documentaries, her new favorite (and CONVENIENT) spot concealer, her tried-and-true face oils, plus her thoughts on Bethenny Frankel’s book “Business Is Personal”. Tina shares how she spent her 35th birthday in Cancun, the book she could NOT put down, the BEST everyday foundation she has ever used, and her new favorite Au...

Obsessed Ep. 504: Netflix Director Of HR Ayaunna Bibb: On Diversity In the Workplace, Foundations Of Confidence, And Staying Curious 18.01.2023

On this episode, Tina sits down with the LA Based director of HR at Netflix - Ayaunna Bibb. They chat about where she gets her inspiration, the challenges of being a woman in a high power position, and of course - what beauty products she is obsessing over at the moment. From an early start in theater to now working at one of the largest entertainment streaming companies, Ayaunna’s course has been...

Obsessed Ep. 503: The NON-Negotiables In Our Calendar For A Happy, Healthy New Year 11.01.2023

In this episode, we are talking self-care BEYOND beauty and sharing the NON-negotiable appointments that are ALWAYS in our calendars! From financial advisor meetings to waxes and bloodwork, we give you ALL the details on how we keep our brains, bodies, and lives running. Follow us on: Instagram: @obsessedwiththebestpod YouTube: Obsessed With The Best TikTok: @obsessedwiththebestpod Take advantage...

Obsessed Ep. 502: Casting Director Rose Rosen On Advice For Actors, Authentic Jewish Casting, & Growing Up As The Child Of Holocaust Survivors 04.01.2023

This week, we sit down with casting director and host Rose Rosen, who tells us about her big break casting for the iconic film “Edward Scissorhands”, gives helpful auditioning tips for actors, and breaks down what casting directors are REALLY looking for in a headshot. Plus, she shares the story of her parents who survived the Holocaust, why it’s so important to educate ourselves on Jewish history...

Obsessed Ep. 501: Retinol Vs. Bakuchiol, Tina’s First Colonic, & HARRY & MEGHAN! 01.01.2023

Happy new year! On today’s episode, Tina fills us in on her dating life and takes us behind the scenes of her very FIRST colonic, and Alex explains why she spent a full workday in her underwear! Plus, Alex shares her views on retinol and tells us all about a cleaner, safer alternative, AND we give our hot takes on the explosive Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Netflix doc! Follow us on: Instagram: @...

Obsessed Ep.421: “The Audacity To Be Queen” Author Gina DeVee On Bringing Feminine Values To The Forefront, Breaking Free Of Generational Trauma, & Living Big In A World That Conditions Us To Be Small 13.07.2022

On this episode we sit down with Gina DeVee, the founder of Divine Living, a global lifestyle and empowerment brand for women, and the author of “The Audacity to be Queen." Gina is also an accomplished speaker, transformational coach, and podcast host! She shares all the ways we can start to break free from generations of trauma and conditioning, why playing “little miss perfect” keeps us small, t...

Obsessed Ep. 420: Dobbs v. Jackson Aftermath: A Nurse Practitioner Lays Out the Ripple Effects The Supreme Court’s Decision Will Have On Women’s Health & How Americans Practice Medicine 06.07.2022

On this episode, we speak to a Nurse Practitioner who formerly practiced in Missouri and currently practices in NYC and Boston about the repercussions of the recent SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe V. Wade. We discuss the most important details every human with a uterus needs to know, from emergency contraception options to the future of women’s health care moving forward, and why abortion care, in...

Obsessed Ep. 419: Fashion Icon, Travel Blogger, & Co-Founder Of Into The Night Esther Kim On Staying Spontaneous, Traveling The World, & Working Hard To Play Hard 29.06.2022

On this episode, we sit down with Esther Kim, the co-founder of the clothing brand Into The Night which has been featured in Marie Claire, Vanity Fair, Nylon, and Who What Wear, to name a few! Esther shares with us the inspiration and mission behind her clothing line, a behind-the-scenes look into her design process, the strangest beverage she’s ever sipped abroad, and her best tips for staying sp...

Obsessed Ep. 418: Award-Winning NYC Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Bridget On Opening Her Own Practice, Surviving Breast Cancer, & Inspiring Other Women 22.06.2022

On this episode, Alex sits down with the award-winning, NYC-based cosmetic dentist, Dr. Bridget. Dr. Bridget earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from NYU, and has served as Chief Resident at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. She is also the co-founder of Maison BE Dental Studio, a luxury dental practice in the Flatiron district of New York City opening in July 2022. Dr. Bridget shares how sur...

Obsessed Ep. 417: Alex’s Thoughts On Diet Culture, Tina Meets Sara Bareilles, & The French Makeup Artist & Honest Beauty Product We’re Obsessing Over! 15.06.2022

We’ve had an action-packed NYC week and there’s SO much to share! From encounters with JLo and Sara Bareilles to Tina’s most recent dating updates! Plus, Alex gives us her take on “diet culture” and we tell you all about the new French makeup artist and magic cleanser we’re obsessing over! Baby2Baby - @baby2baby Follow us on- Instagram: @obsessedwiththebestpod YouTube: Obsessed With The Best Patre...

Obsessed Ep. 416: Broadway & TV Actress Molly Hager On Growing Up In The Entertainment Industry, What Drives Her, & The Transition From Stage To Screen. 08.06.2022

On this episode, we sit down with NYC actress, singer, and recording artist Molly Hager. Molly was an original cast member of Broadway’s “Waitress”, in the cult off-Broadway hit musical “Heathers”, and can be seen later this summer starring as Detective Virginia Rider in “5 Days At Memorial” on Apple+. She is also a frequent collaborator of musical theater writers, Joe Iconis and Michael R. Jackso...

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