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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...

Actress, model, founder and editor in chief of The Cool Mom Co, Lizzy Mathis joins PRETTYSMART. She shares candidly about: How grief over the loss of her mother has shaped her. How Tyra Banks became her mentor and what she's learned from her. Why it's so important to her to pour into other women. Why she views both happiness and rejection as a choice. The two things in life that changed her the mo...

Career transitions are an emotional rollercoaster, especially with today's uncertain job market. Lauren McGoodwin, Founder of Career Contessa, joins us to offer invaluable insights on navigating these shifts. Today she is empowering all of us with her tangible takeaway that will change your life! Today we dive into: What defines a fulfilling career (spoiler: it's not money!) Why she thinks you sho...

Kate Bowler, Ph. D. is a 4x New York Times bestselling author, award-winning podcast host, and professor at Duke's Divinity School. She was diagnosed with stage IV cancer at just 35 years old and while she was in treatment (and not expected to survive), she wrote two best-selling memoirs. Her latest book, "Have a Beautiful Terrible Day" is out now! Today she shares: Toxic Positivity — what it is,...

Activist, writer, author and founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks, Marley Dias, is here! She shares: What she credits the success of #1000BlackGirlBooks to. What parents and caregivers can do to help support the big ideas of kids. Why giving back is a practice. The long term problem she sees with book banning and why she's so vocal about it. The books that changed her life and why reading is so importan...

Other than your parents, who has most impacted your life? For me, Steve Carlston is that person. He didn't just change my career, but he changed my life. Steve is the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Los Angeles Fox Owned Stations. HIs incredible broadcasting career spans four decades. He is a media veteran, an impactful leader, and lives a life rooted in connections. I'm excited to sh...

What are red flags that you aren't financially compatible with your partner? What is the most productive + thoughtful way to have money conversations? What questions should you be asking? And then here's my biggest question: Are you supposed to merge money? What are the benefits of that versus keeping your money separate? I HAVE SO MANY QUESTIONS! Farnoosh Torabi is here to answer them all! Farnoo...

Whether you are in a relationship, married, or single, more and more women are finding agency with their fertility by freezing their eggs (and embryos). I recently shared my personal journey with egg freezing on Instagram and am doing a much deeper dive in this episode. I learned SO MUCH (and I learned alot from the women who had been through it and DM'ed me tips– all of which i'm sharing on this...

When you trust in the universe, the universe rewards you. Dellara Gorjian is a prime example of the beauty that can unfold when you are living a truly authentic life. The law school alum and immigration law advocate turned content creator (aka, our TikTok "legal baddie") has cultivated a community of over 1.4 million. She keeps it real, raw and spiritual. Today she shares: What being a loner in sc...

Burnout is on the rise worldwide—and reports say that there are two groups that are the most burnt out: Gen Z/ young millennials and women. This week we are hearing from an ambitious woman who experienced burnout firsthand, this is her story: Stacie Brockman with us, a serial entrepreneur, passionate investor, dedicated board member, co-founder of Métier Creative and founding member of Coveteur. I...

Rainesford Stauffer is an accomplished author and journalist, contributing to renowned publications such as the New York Times, The Cut by New York magazine, WSJ Magazine, Teen Vogue, Vox, and The Atlantic, to name a few. In her latest book, "All the Gold Stars," she explores how the cultural, personal, and societal expectations around ambition are driving the global burnout epidemic. Speaking to...

The word gratitude is derived from the Latin word gratia , which means grace, graciousness, or gratefulness (depending on the context). I think about gratitude like this: Grace is an extension of gratitude and the more grateful we are the more grace we lead with. Gratefully, today Kimberlee Soo shared a beautiful gratitude meditation with us. Kimberlee is a writer and private yoga instructor based...