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This episode started out as a guide on how to take control of your social media experience, take your power back, and draw boundaries. But what it turned into was a story about my life, and the irony of spending time on platforms people scroll through for a second only to forget about 5 minutes later. Which, in itself, says something about social media so I decided to release it anyway.   Support...

Welcome to Season 3 of Hot Pizza Ass. Allow me to reintroduce myself. What is a hot pizza ass? Hot Pizza Ass (n.) - Somebody truly in their worth, where outside expectations placed upon them or internalized expectations not in alignment with their their souls deepest desires have no relevance to the choices they make, how they see themselves or live their life. A truly free being.     Ten Commandm...

A special message to close out 2020 from me, to all of you Hot Pizza Ass listeners out there. Stay safe, healthy, and encouraged. See you in 2021. Thank you for your continued support. Feel free to check us on Patreon for bonus content and more ways to support.

Qveen Herby rose to fame with viral sensation Karmin and then went independent after reaching her dream of signing a record deal, only to realize it wasn't what it seemed. We talk about becoming a Qveen, stepping into her power, and releasing music on her own record label.   TOPICS INCLUDE: Breaking free of the expectations of others Going on a creative journey to find yourself Going viral, what s...

You might know Lisa D'Amato from America's Next Top Model, or Shark Tank, but she's also using her voice and platform to raise awareness for political topics. Her Pole-itics videos on IGTV have gone viral on Instagram talking about the election, Social Dominance Orientation, and climate change. She tells us why she's mobilizing her fanbase for issues that matter.   She also speaks out about her ex...

Comedian Alex Hooper took the America's Got Talent stage by storm in a onesie and a fur coat. We discuss what it was like filming America's Got Talent in a pandemic, finding your voice, pivoting in unpredictable times, and taking risks on stage as a comic (like roasting the judges on national TV) and not being afraid to truly be yourself in this world, especially if it's different than everybody e...

Ever feel awkward networking or pitching your work? Do you ever feel unworthy of putting your accomplishments out there in a public forum? Then this episode's for you. Meredith Fineman is an entrepreneur, and author of the book,   Brag Better: Master the Art of Fearless Self-Promotion   which became an Amazon bestseller.  Brag Better is a guide to self-advocacy for highly competent professionals w...

"I'm making white man money now, ya'll" - Gloria Calderon Kellett, and possibly my favorite quote of all time.   Did you know Latinas in high wage occupations (over $100k/year) make 58 cents to the dollar compared to that of their white, male colleagues (according to Luz Collective). Writer, producer, and co-showrunner of "One Day at a Time" Gloria Calderon Kellet joins the show for Latina Equal P...

Caroline Dooner author of "The F*ck It Diet" joins the podcast to talk about food neutrality, body neutrality, and a feminist approach to diet culture. After 10 years of dieting, Caroline decided to adopt an anti-diet mentality and heal her relationship with food by allowing food, allowing rest, and she started a blog, which led to a book deal. We talk about her experience, and discuss lessons in...

I can't believe it's been a year! We've come so far! Hot Pizza Ass is the #3 Self Love podcast on the Internet! We're celebrating! Thank you for the ranking, Feedspot!     RATE AND REVIEW      Do you love this podcast? Rate us on iTunes ! If you listen every week, give us a review. It takes 5 seconds and is a totally free way to show your support!     SUPPORT     Support the podcast, and get bonus...

Hans Molenkamp is an expert at marketing and building brands - he's worked with Monster, and CBD MD, he's also an entrepreneur and founder of Crimson Tactical, and CEO of Triumph United. He's had a career that brought him to get involved with MMA on the early end, and has worked with many athletes in the field like Conor McGregor, Kimbo Slice, and Rampage Jackson. He's also worked with so many of...

Aidan Park shares his story of how he overcame hurdles including a HIV + diagnosis, poverty, an undocumented status he didn't know about, and losing a partner to cancer to become a successful international touring comedian and author. His new book "The Art of Being Yay" expands on these stories, and how he used Neuro Linguistic Programming to find empowerment and pull him out of some of the darkes...

In this bonus episode, Megan Nager and I get heavy into comedy. We talk about our experiences as stand up comedians, including all the lessons learned, and TONS of advice for comedians who are just starting out, or who are struggling to find their voice or best outlet suited for their talents.     Topics include:   - the worst stand up advice we've ever received   - how to channel your comedic sen...

Comedian and podcaster Megan Nager has gained popularity with her hilarious instagram content including posting photos that make fun of extreme photo editing which is both a thought provoking and insightful reflection of society and our obsession with being "perfect." Today she joins the podcast to get real about photoshop, filters, facetune, and what every consumer should be aware of when it come...

Erin and Karamo reunite after almost a decade from when they initially met as part of a mentorship program at The LGBT Center! Get your tissues and your notebooks ready, this episode is full of gems on life, career, and inspiration. We talk about his journey from social work to becoming a TV host on OWN, to landing his big break as the culture expert on Netflix's Queer Eye.   Topics include:   - G...

Did you know that 50% of women have hormonal imbalances, while only 10% of men struggle with the same issues? Or that your period is your 5th vital sign? Or that toxins in your cosmetics may be affecting your endocrine system? We tackle these topics with Alisa Vitti HHC, AADP - a functional nutrition and women's hormone expert, the founder of FLO Living, bestselling author of WomanCode, and In The...

Can you believe that the last time we spoke to Epidemiologist Dr. Shover was in April? She joins the podcast again to answer more of your submitted questions about COVID 19. Full episode up on Patreon for subscribers only. Sign up here !   This episode's themes are centered around misinformation and how our lives are changing the further we get into this pandemic.  We talk about how to safely take...

Legendary comedy manager Barry Katz joins Erin on today's episode to talk about his long career in entertainment managing artists like Dave Chappelle, Tracy Morgan, Dane Cook, Bill Burr, and Wanda Sykes. He was also the owner and founder of Boston Comedy Club in New York City, an executive producer TV and film including Last Comic Standing, and now hosts popular entertainment industry podcast Indu...

This episode is inspired by a Q&A question received for one of our live shows regarding handling grief. It's an emotional show that was tough for me to record due to recent life events, but I feel strongly that it's an important topic connected to mental health and emotional well being. Being yourself can be very tough in times like these when collectively we're dealing with pain, sadness, and los...

Anna Gudmundson has studied stress and anxiety as technology leader of BioSelf, the company that developed Sensate - a wearable device that tracks and decelerates stress in real time. In this episode we speak about stress, self-love, the mind body connection, and why it's important to recognize and manage stress now more than ever.     We also discuss lessons she's learned on her path to becoming...

Hello listeners. On this episode of the podcast I'm giving my platform to the voices that need to be heard. Our country is in great need of reform and healing. Part of dismantling racism is the acknowledgement that racism absolutely exists, and if you aren't aware of that because you've been on the opposite side of oppression, please listen to these stories of racism and discrimination submitted b...

On this special live episode of Hot Pizza Ass we discuss the current state of America this week. Although we had a very different show planned, I felt it was unethical to proceed with the show as is, and instead we recorded this episode addressing the issues we are collectively experiencing across the country.   These are uncomfortable conversations to have, and for some people to hear. That's why...

Part of being a Hot Pizza Ass is taking responsibility and control of your finances. So, on this week's episode I'm doing a tell all on how I paid off over $5000 dollars of credit card debt in 6 months, even in a pandemic, even as a freelancer in an industry which has been shut down since March. HINT: it takes awareness (and actually reading your CC statements), and an aggressive plan to beat the...

Philosophy professor Dr. Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo of Good Is In The Details Podcast ask their guests, "What does it mean to live life well?" In these trying times, I thought it would be perfect to bring their love of wisdom to Hot Pizza Ass where we can shoot the shit about what it's like living through a pandemic, but also dig into the philosophical aspects of "Love is Blind" and "90 Day Fi...

"I don't make sacrifices I make decisions to get to where I want to be." Today we're joined by UFC fighter Jessy Jess who pulls back the curtain on what it's like being a professional athlete and how she went from living in a van with her family in Australia to working 3 jobs and sleeping 1 hour a night to moving to the states and becoming a full time athlete. We also discuss her journey to sobrie...