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We often frame modern relationships through a transactional lens, but what if instead of concerning ourselves with what we can get from somebody we ask ourselves what we can give ? Rachel Rischall believes generosity for generosity's sake is ultimately the best way to form strong, valuable relationships. A 20-year vet in public relations, Rachel is the founder of Three PR (she's an EXPERT). She sa...

After this interview aired I got messages from women all over the country. It seemed to have a domino effect inspiring book clubs, and other interviews with Alicia! Her book changed me and it gave me so much joy to hear that this conversation changed so many of you too. As it was one of the earliest episodes of the pod I felt it deserved a re-air: Award Winning Journalist + MSNBC Anchor Alicia Men...

LANGUAGE + POWER, GENDER, RACE: Linguist and writer Amanda Montell is here to discuss reclaiming gendered insults, cursing, women's linguistic innovation, sexism in our language and owning your own voice. She is the author of two critically acclaimed books, Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language and Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism She is also a creator and host of the h...

Co-Founder of Betches, the hugely popular female-founded and led media and entertainment brand, Sami Sage is here to share her story from how Betches went from an idea one night in college to a full blown media company. She shares: How to start a company with friends Where the idea for Betches came from and what it was like in the early days of the brand. Why they have never taken money from inves...

Actor, dancer, choreographer and star of the hit Starz drama P-Valley, Nicco Annan is bringing his magic to PRETTYSMART today. The Detroit-born actor refused to conform to a Hollywood template and instead has made a name for himself by embracing his individuality and following his intuition. His portrayal of Uncle Clifford (the revolutionary + beloved character) has earned him critical acclaim as...

As the Editor-In-Chief of Cosmopolitan, the largest young women's media brand in the world, Jessica Giles oversees the editorial for all of Cosmo's efforts across print, digital, video, and emerging platforms. Today she's sharing her journey in the publishing industry and offers up helpful and practical advice to help you get to where you dream of being in your own career. She shares: 3 specific t...

Mimi Bouchard is a meditation teacher, wellness influencer, and founder of Superhuman App. Listen to this walking meditation (and conversation with Mimi) to manifest the energy of your future— "you are a lucky person". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2017, the former US Surgeon General called loneliness a public health epidemic. It's been compared to a crisis on the scale of opioids or obesity. Some studies equate the health effects of loneliness with that of smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Julie Schechter is helping to fight the loneliness epidemic. She is the CEO and co-founder of Present and Small Packages , two companies focused on buildin...

Love Wellness founder + former star of Laguna Beach and The Hills Lo Bosworth is here to share her wellness journey and how it inspired her to help others do the same. She shares: -Where do our 'happy hormones" come from? -The chronic health problems she faced + how it took 18 months for her to get a proper diagnosis. -How healing her gut healed her anxiety, depression and many other health issues...

Atsuko Okatsuka is a standup comedian who was named one of the Top 10 Comics to Watch in 2022 by Variety. Her hilarious videos on social media have garnered her millions of views and her HBO special premieres on December 10th. Today she joins the pod and shares: What it was like living immigrating from Japan and living in a garage with her mom and grandma from age 10-17. How an earthquake helped h...

Marcy Blum and Jess Conroy have each revolutionized the wedding industry in their own exceptional ways. Marcy is an internationally sought-after event planner and entertaining expert with 30 years of experience throwing innovative and ground-breaking events. Jess is the founder and CEO of Carats & Cake, a financial operating system created for the events industry. These women each have tackled a d...

The Kardashians are in the business of "getting us talking"— also known as the business of being famous. How have they impacted our society + culture? Has it been a net positive or net negative? And is that 'power' waning? Writer and cultural critic, Kimberly Nicole Foster joins the podcast to break it all down with me. We discuss many aspects— race, gender, greed, parenting, business, hair + make...

Olivia Culpo and her sisters Aurora and Sophia are about to become America's newest reality TV family, in their TLC show "The Culpo Sisters." Today they're sitting down together to share: The hardest moments to watch each other go through. Why Sophia and Aurora decided to make their lives public after seeing Olivia do it. Why Olivia thinks pageants are empowering (and what Aurora hopes pageants wi...

Sami Miró went from a tech startup to founding her own vintage brand, Sami Miro Vintage - a black female-owned clothing company whose ethos was founded on eco-consciousness. SMV has been featured as the "it" sustainable brand in numerous publications such as Vogue, CFDA, Forbes, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, and more. In 2021, Miró was one of five designers recognized and awarded a grant by the CFDA and...

Gabrielle Bernstein is a New York Times bestselling author, podcast host, and speaker. She was once named a "new thought leader" by Oprah and says her mission is to help us all be more spiritually connected and live more fulfilled and happier lives. Today she's shares: Why a Miracle Mindset will change your life. Why we need to get back to the truth of who we really are in order to manifest the li...

Fortune is a comedian, writer and actor. Her new comedy special, Good Fortune , just released on Netflix (it was filmed in Chicago!) You have seen her previously on Chelsea Lately, The Mindy Project, and her stand-up debut on Last Comic Standing. She also hosts a podcast, "Sincerely Fortune," with her wife Jacquelyn Smith. Fortune is so funny and sincere. We spoke about: The story behind her name...

Model, Actress and Certified Life Coach, Nazanin Mandi is opening up about her personal journey and what led her to become a life coach. She shares: How she recently learned to choose herself first, and how liberating that has been. How she was discovered as a kid while at In-N-Out with her mom. The difference between being sexual and being sexualized and why she always chooses to embrace her sexu...

Jemele is an Emmy-winning sports journalist, who spent 12 years with ESPN. She's a contributing writer for The Atlantic, host of the Spotify podcast, "Jemele Hill is Unbothered" and her memoir "Uphill" will be released on October 25th. Today she's sharing: Why she never wanted to write this memoir in the first place (and the lessons she hopes people learn from it) Why she really wanted to call her...

"Think not you can direct the course of love, for love, if it finds you worthy, directs your course." Tembi Locke is the New York Times bestselling author of her memoir From Scratch, and an actor, producer, and screenwriter. From Scratch is a Reese's Book Club pick, an Audie Awards Best Audiobook Finalist, and a Goodreads Best Books Finalist. Along with Reese Witherspoon and Hello Sunshine, Tembi...

"If you give people your time and your spirit, you make an impact." Katie Lowes is an actor, theatre director, and key member of the Shondaland crew, with significant roles on Scandal (Quinn Perkins) and Inventing Anna. Katie and her husband, Adam Shapiro, are founders and directors of Los Angeles's IAMA Theater Company. But her rise to TV fame didn't happen overnight. She's been at it for years,...

Chelsea Devantez is a comedian, Emmy-nominated writer and host of the podcast "Celebrity Book Club" where she dissects celebrity memoirs. She recently served as the head writer on "The Problem with Jon Stewart." Today she she shares: The best advice Jon Stewart gave her. What we can all learn from the memoirs of celebrity women (and her favorite ones of all time). What it was like working with Tin...

"You write your eulogy with the pen of your life." Rabbi Steve Leder, is a best-selling author and Senior Rabbi at the Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles who has been named one of the most influential Rabbis in America. His most recent book, "For You When I am Gone" teaches us how to write an ethical will (outlining 12 questions to ask), a letter to loved ones that helps them understand what...

Professor Cassie Mogilner Holmes is a professor of marketing and behavioral decision making at UCLA Anderson School of Management and author of Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters. Today she joins the pod to share ways that we can all become more time rich and lead happier, more fulfilling lives. She shares: What it means to be time rich and how we ca...

Caroline Stanbury is a Bravo TV Star (Real Housewives of Dubai), podcast host of Divorced Not Dead" , entrepreneur, wife, mother of 3 and philanthropist. She is known for her quick wit, zest for life, and British candor. We came to know her as the breakout star of Ladies of London in 2014. Fans loved Caroline for the same reason they love her podcast and romantic + business advice: she lives unapo...

Sarah Landry is a hugely successful digital creator, body positivity advocate and podcaster known as "The Birds Papaya." She has more than 2 million Instagram followers and one of the most popular body positive accounts on social media. She's shares: Why it still feels radical for her to post picture of herself with stretch marks. Why losing 100 pounds didn't bring her happiness. What she learned...