Respectfu11y

Kristin Falcone didn’t set out to become a viral sensation; she just knew how to tell a story. A Staten Island hairdresser with a gift for observation and a family full of material, Kristin found her way to millions of screens through characters so specific they feel universal. Her alter ego “Carol” has become the kind of internet fixture people send to their group chats. But behind the wigs and t...

What does it look like when a woman decides that the corner office simply is not enough and builds something entirely her own? This week on Respectfu11y, Jamie sits down with Donna Ivackovic, entrepreneur, beauty industry veteran and visionary founder behind The Beauty Suite in New York. Donna’s story is one that will resonate with every woman who has ever felt the pull between security and callin...

Ellen Tailor is a Seattle media personality whose career has spanned radio, television, and digital news. Whether she's behind a microphone, in front of a camera, or sitting across from a friend over coffee, she's always interested in people and the stories that shape them. She's spent nearly two decades helping people make sense of the world and each other. Known for her honest perspe...

Gentiana Ipekli is a 32-year-old fashion influencer, content creator, mentor, and women’s empowerment advocate, born and raised in the Bronx and one of five children. She became pregnant and married at 21, and by 25 was a full-time mom of three. She holds a degree in Fashion Marketing and Merchandising and has always had a deep passion for fashion, beauty, glam, and dressing up. After becoming a m...

They say you write what you know. For Candice Guardino, that was family. A Brooklyn girl raised on Staten Island by a family that was equal parts chaos and love — she didn’t just mine that material, she crafted it to build an empire. Italian Bred, her critically acclaimed one-woman show, went from five minutes at a comedy club to a full theatrical special now streaming on Apple TV & Amazon Pri...

Jacob Thompson left Iowa for New York City the second he could and never really slowed down. He circled the globe performing everywhere from stages to ships before trading sea legs for suburbia. These days he is a licensed personal trainer with a Marvel themed home gym proving that the line between performer and superhero is negotiable. From New York Comic Con to cosplay conventions across the cou...

Meet Claudia DeMarco, founder of the Goddess Protocol, a movement rooted in discipline, identity and self mastery. For the past 10 years, Claudia has taken her research and personal experience and turned it into a framework that teaches women how to take control of their lives from the inside out. She makes no apologies for owning her goddess energy, and she does it with full conviction, Respectfu...

As an Emmy-nominated on-air powerhouse, former University of Washington football standout, Terry Hollimon, took his talent straight from the field into the spotlight; becoming a dynamic TV and radio personality across Seattle; from FOX13 and KING5, to ESPN710 alongside his dear friend and Seahawks legend, Marcus Trufant.   Terry doesn’t just show up to the conversation, he  is  the conversation. I...

Andrew Stern didn’t plan on running a global fitness brand. He grew up in Jersey, dealt with real loss early in life, and found himself stepping into leadership at Rumble Boxing while still figuring things out like the rest of us. In this conversation, Andrew sits down with Jamie to talk about the stuff people don’t always say out loud — grief, imposter syndrome, pressure, and what it actually tak...

In this episode of Respectfu11y, Jamie sits down with powerhouse couple  Anthony Lolli  and  Tereza Lolli  for a conversation that starts with a chance meeting in a hotel lobby and unfolds into a full-blown family health revolution. What began as mentorship and friendship turned into a 13-year marriage rooted in ambition, discipline, and a shared belief that  your health is your responsibility . A...

In this episode of  Respectfu11y ,  Jamie Tompkins  sits down with  Benny Hart  for a raw, unfiltered conversation about  modern dating ,  control , and what really changes when you start dating after divorce. This isn’t a tidy, feel-good talk about finding love. It’s a real discussion about fear, power, expectations, and why so many people feel stuck even when they’re doing “all the right things....

What happens when the influencer life isn’t enough? In this deeply personal episode,  Zack Barbour —viral content creator, actor, and former OnlyFans performer—joins us for his first-ever podcast appearance. Known for his car-rant videos and intense takes on modern dating, Zack has captured the attention of millions on TikTok and Instagram. But behind the 3.6M followers and high-energy clips is a...

From Broadway to the big screen, Renée Marino’s story is anything but ordinary.  In this episode of  Respectfu11y , host  Jamie Tompkins  sits down with her longtime friend and powerhouse performer to talk about the journey from chasing roles to finding her true voice—and helping others do the same. You might recognize  Renée Marino  as  Mary Delgado  from Clint Eastwood’s  Jersey Boys  film. But...