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Did you know that almost all athletic shoes on the market have been designed, researched and tested on men? When Lindsay Housman discovered this, she and her husband, founded Hettas , a company creating running shoes optimized for women. Today, Lindsay joins the podcast to share why becoming a disruptor in this space is so important to her. We discuss: Why women are left out of research for shoes...

Emily Bear captivated the world with her piano talent at just six years old. Now, at 23, she's already a Grammy and Emmy-winning composer, producer, arranger, pianist, and singer-songwriter. Recently, she became the youngest person to score a feature film and is currently working on Moana 2. In 2022, Emily won the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album for The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical, w...

Dr. Jessica Shepherd is a board-certified OB-GYN and women's health expert, dedicated to empowering women at every stage of life with a holistic approach to care. In this episode, Danielle talks with Dr. Shepherd about her newly launched book, Generation M , exploring women's health, aging, and empowerment. Key takeaways include: Writing Journey: Dr. Shepard shares the challenges and rewards of pu...

Keely Cat-Wells is an entrepreneur and disability rights advocate that truly believes kindness can change the world. At 17, Keely was living her dream of attending a dance academy in London when she started experiencing health scares which led to multiple surgeries, medical malpractice and ended with a permanent ileostomy. It changed the trajectory of her life, and it led Keely to create monumenta...

Do you have imposter syndrome? You're not alone—70% of people will experience imposter syndrome at some point, and today, Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin is here to help us break free. As a psychologist, imposter syndrome expert, and bestselling author of Own Your Greatness and Your Unstoppable Greatness , Dr. Orbé-Austin dives deep into how imposter syndrome shows up in our lives—and, most importantly, how...

She's a Grammy-winning, multi-platinum rapper, singer-songwriter, Emmy-nominated actor, mother, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. You know her for the iconic hit Who's That Girl? Now, Eve is here on PRETTYSMART, ready to finally answer that question. In her new memoir, she opens up like never before, giving us an intimate glimpse into her life and journey as she shares: How she knew she didn't wan...

At just 14, Taylor Hill became a full-time model, and by 18, she had booked the career-defining role of walking in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, becoming one of the youngest models to do so. Since then, Taylor has graced the covers of Vogue and Harper's Bazaar and walked for fashion powerhouses like Versace, Chanel, and Dolce & Gabbana during Fashion Weeks in New York, Milan, and Paris. Now...

Is your heart the key to the transformation you've been seeking? New York Times best-selling author, holistic wellness expert, and nutritionist to stars like Drew Barrymore, Reese Witherspoon, and Channing Tatum – Kimberly Snyder shares insights from her latest book, The Hidden Power of the Five Hearts , which maps out a path to personal transformation that can happen almost overnight. Backed by d...

For over two decades, Emmy & Peabody Award winning Journalist, Sarah Spain has made her mark as a sports reporter. She's spent over a dozen of those years at ESPN, working as a host, producer and writer. She's also a radio host and hosts her own podcast "Good Game with Sarah Spain" on iHeart. Today she's joining PRETTYSMART to share her journey from young athlete to award winning sports journalist...

Curious about open marriage or ethical non-monogamy? In this episode, Molly Roden Winter shares her candid journey. At 35, Molly was a happily married teacher in Brooklyn with two young sons. But one night, feeling suffocated, she walked into a neighborhood bar and found herself desiring another man. What followed transformed her life and marriage. Molly reveals: The path to ethical non-monogamy a...

Cat Lantigua is a first-generation Dominican-American author, community architect, podcast host and creative strategist helping to build spaces that foster soul-centered conversations and a sense of belonging. Today she joins PRETTYSMART to share all about her new book "Build It and They Will Come - A Guide to Architecting Intentional Community." She Shares: How she learned to embrace herself as a...

Julie Rice and Elizabeth Cutler founded SoulCycle in 2006 along and sold it in 2011 (for approximately 90 million dollars each). Now they have launched what they are calling a workout for your relationships- Peoplehood. 60 minute guided groups where you learn to speak freely and listen deeply. Julie joins PRETTYSMART today so share both about her entrepreneurial journey and why becoming a better l...

Nora McInerny is an author, speaker and host of "Terrible, Thanks for Asking" - a podcast that lets people be honest about the hard things in life. Nora lost her husband, Aaron when she was just 32 years old and is currently remarried and raising a blended family. Today she shares: What it was like finding out her boyfriend had a brain tumor after about a year of dating - and why deciding to marry...

Chelsea Devantez is an Emmy-nominated writer, comedian, director, and host of the podcast Glamorous Trash. She was Jon Stewart's Head Writer for Apple TV+'s The Problem with Jon Stewart and has also written for Not Dead Yet, Girls5Eva, and Bless this Mess, among others. Chelsea's memoir "I Shouldn't Be Telling You This (But I'm Going to Anyway) is out now and today she returns to PRETTYSMART to ta...

Comedian, Writer and star of Saturday Night Live, Ego Nwodim, joins PRETTYSMART! She shares: What it means to live a "Yes, And" life Auditioning for SNL even though she wasn't sure she wanted the role (and the key reason she thinks she got the job) Life at SNL ( the most anxiety inducing days of the week) How Keenan Thompson helped her believe in her own intuition How she balances her schedule and...

Author of "Build Like a Woman" + award-winning, self-made serial entrepreneur, Kathleen Griffith is here. She's sharing everything you need to know about building both a life AND a business you love! Kathleen works with Fortune 500 brands, directing more than $500M in marketing dollars and generating more than one billion dollars on behalf of clients ranging from NIKE to NBC Sports to Verizon. Her...

The Workout Witch, Liz Tenuto, joins PRETTYSMART to teach us how to release trauma and get rid of chronic pain through somatic exercises and therapy. With a Degree in Psychology from UCSB, somatic certifications in Feldenkrais and Pilates with a specialization in injuries & pathologies, and 15 years of teaching experience, she's been changing the conversation around how trauma and anxiety affect t...

Friendship coach and author of "Fighting for Our Friendships," Danielle Bayard Jackson, joins the pod to share practical strategies and thoughtful insights to help us in every area of our friendships. We discuss: The two questions every friend wants answered How to handle conflict in friendships as adults How to make friends as an adult Why friendships change depending on our life stages Why desir...

In Danielle's first solo episode she dives into one of her favorite topics— conversation. She's spent 13 years and over 3,000 conversing professionally (and countless hours talking personally lol). Combining both her professional and personal experience she shares 10 tips on how to be a great conversationalist!    The quality of conversation in so many ways determines the quality of our lives— use...

Heidi Clements is a 63 year old writer, clothing enthusiast, storyteller. She's also the incredible and inspiring @WelcometoHeidi on Instagram where she doles out no nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is life advice to her half a million followers who are mostly in their 20s and 30s. Today she joins PRETTYSMART to share her story + some of the lessons she's learned in each decade. We discuss: The impact sh...

Minnesota native Brianna Brown Keen is an award-winning actress who has worked for over two decades in Hollywood with projects ranging from top grossing feature films, to Emmy-winning television shows, to indie projects she has produced. She is often recognized for her roles on Dynasty, Devious Maids, General Hospital & Homeland, Netflix's hit series Outer Banks. Brianna is the founder and CEO of...

Alyssa Nobriga is a licensed Clinical Somatic Psychotherapist and lifecoach - today she's joining PRETTYSMART to share the keys to having healthy, powerful, vibrant and fulfilling relationships. We discuss: The four levels of love (and what they mean for your relationships) Why we almost always attract a partner who triggers us. What to expect when you uplevel yourself even if your partner doesn't...

Erica Malbon is the visionary co-founder behind the esteemed lifestyle brand Malbon Golf and the luxurious spa and wellness boutique, The Now. With an innate talent for identifying untapped opportunities and trusting her instincts, Erica has consistently achieved success in her entrepreneurial endeavors. Today she shares: How her diverse upbringing was shaped by growing up abroad Navigating a rela...

When you were a teenager, who was advocating for you? Meet Chelsey Goodan, the advocate for teenage girls. With over a decade of experience, she's empowering girls to unlock their potential in her new book, "Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls." Whether you're healing the teenager inside of you, or caring for a teenage girl, Chelsey's insights will help you connect with this cruc...

Actress, Emmy Award-Winning host and New York Times Bestselling Author of "Worthy, Jada Pinkett Smith offers an intimate look into her life and the honest, inspirational, and sometimes painful lessons she's learned along the way. It was a beautiful conversation, but the moment that stuck out the most is when she said this: "My biggest art form is how I live my life. We are all walking pieces of ar...