smart and hot

i recorded this podcast in the dark, on my floor, in the middle of a luteal phase that was absolutely coming for my throat lol. i restarted it like four times, almost didn’t record at all, and then got over myself because showing up through resistance was the whole point of this episode 🙃 this one is for every single one of you girls who has big ideas, visions, and things you want to create or sh...

the truth as in MY truth 😉 you guys have been asking me to talk about my life as a dancer and a showgirl, and idk why i have taken this long!!! this episode is the full arc, from my first solo at 11 years old, growing up competing, quitting dance my senior year of high school, and eventually finding my way back in New York City. i'm sharing what it was really like to be a freelance artist and per...

this one is short, sweet, and a little raspy (i've been sick lol) but i felt called to record because MY SPARK IS COMING BACK, i feel it!!!! OMG <3  girls, YOU KNOW when it’s time for a shift! if you KNOW what it feels like to be your best self (and aren’t there right now)… this episode is a little nudge to get you moving in a more expansive direction <3 i'm sharing exactly what i&#3...

welcome back to smart and hot!!! this week i have no polished wisdom to share just a little post-heartbreak clarity <3  i think we should all start talking about our breakups on the internet more 🤣 heartbreak is so human. f*ck it, to live is to love, lose, learn, and get smarter and hotter! clocking my recent insights here honestly and with self compassion ;). hope u love this episode, i love...

girls, don't forget that true wellness does not ask you to become more disciplined, optimized, or machine-like! true wellness asks you to become more ALIVE!  simple things like appetite, resilience, happiness, pleasure, sensuality, and nervous system safety matter WAY more than whatever the internet is trying to sell you <3 lol  today I’m sharing a very simple body-led framework that you ca...

HI GIRLS!!! the renaissance is HERE! and it's all about a return to LOVING LIFE LOUDLY and doing it YOUR way!!!! YAY!!! 💖 today I'm presenting my case on the smart and hot renaissance –  a full-bodied return to joy, authenticity, and fearless self-expression. this episode draws inspiration from figure skater Alysa Liu's DIVA comeback story, ⁠The G Strings ⁠manifesto, and the simple tr...

girls don't forget that rest and retreat are SACRED! we are (almost) so back 👼. CONNECT WITH JULIA AND THE S+H COMMUNITY: @iamsmartandhot @juliapadavona TikTok Substack BOOK MENTIONED: Women Who Run With The Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés, PhD 🎀 chapters: 00:00 - welcome back <3 02:00 - the metaphorical cave 04:30 - pain cannot be bypassed 06:45 - treat your healing like an injured anim...

smart and hot girls know that you only get to heaven by walking through hell with arms open palms facing up btw 🩷🐱 connect with julia and the s+h community: @iamsmartandhot @juliapadavona TikTok Substack 🎀 chapters: 0:00 - welcome / intro 1:43 - january is a whole year long 2:27 - the year of the snake isn't over yet btw 4:53 - final shed: identity releases of the past year 7:13 - finding p...

three years, 101 episodes, and the continued journey of getting smarter, hotter, and more famous online!  and better yet, doing it your way! without giving up, burning yourself out, or giving your power away to anyone else’s formula <3  today we’re diving into the process of building a magnetic online presence, including…  🪽 how to create content that feels truly your own 🪽 how to create an o...

three years, 100 episodes, and the embodied earth girl journey of becoming visible, trusting my voice, and building a magnetic online brand… without burning out, giving up, or following anyone else’s formula <3  this episode is a love letter AND a permission slip to the esoteric online angels who desire to share their voice, art, and perspective… but are still stuck in avoidance from fear, perf...

2026 we're getting back in our bodies and loving each other again!!! trending upward every day!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR BABY DOLLS!!! 💖 in this reflective New Year's Eve episode, we're reflecting on the extremely transformative adventure that was 2025 and setting intentions for the year ahead... while still embracing rest and inward-focused energy. we're reconnecting with our bodies, our...

GIRLS remember we must embrace the void instead of fighting it…. tis the season for rest! reflection! conservation! integration!!!  DOING THE ABSOLUTE LEAST, SO YOU HAVE SPACE TO RECEIVE THE MOST <3  this episode is perfect for you if you are also feeling rather sleepy, uninspired, and unmotivated as 2025 comes to a close (there's nothing wrong, promise!).  we’re talking —  🪽 why your body nat...

don’t forget to love it girls ( @gstringsnyc )!!! 💖 this week, i’m sharing my three essential secrets for living as your smartest, hottest, sparkliest self every day!!! this episode is all about embracing the full spectrum of human experience, believing in infinite possibility, and falling deeply in love with life itself.  episode highlights:  🪽 the truth about nervous system regulation (it’s no...

winter is on its way girls!!! but instead of sad & sleepy winter we are having a SMART AND HOT WINTER!!!! 🤍  it’s giving: taking care of our bodies, minds, hearts, and homes so we can stay focused, cozy, and creative the whole season long.  in this episode i’m sharing my full toolkit for navigating seasonal depression and thriving through the winter months.  if you’re someone who struggles wi...

PS: it doesn’t have to be hard, either. 🪽  this episode is for when your life needs a good old-fashioned smart and hot computer reboot! 💖  this week, I’m sharing the 4-step framework I use whenever I’m in need of a little reinvention moment…  AKA when I need to get my sh*t together, raise my frequency, and re-align with my smartest hottest self.  it does not matter where you are in life, or how...

no life worth having is devoid of risk, and if one wants to fly they must jump into the abyss! period 💖 welcome back to the smart and hot podcast! this week, we're exploring what it means to take courageous leaps into the unknown and TRUST YOURSELF through each moment of transformation. we're talking ... 🪽 understanding growth edges & periods of transformation 🪽 how courageousness i...

a reflection on contrast-providing experiences: why we can't escape them and why they're so catalyzing for personal transformation. experiencing what you don't want is essential for creating what you DO want. we might as well embrace these moments as necessary means to becoming our smartest, hottest selves 💖 this episode is for you if: 🪽 you're going through a period of transitio...

welcome back to the smart and hot podcast 💖 in case you forgot (we all do sometimes), the most profound spiritual moments are found in everyday routine (!!!!!!!!) in today's episode, we're diving deep into the simple, yet powerful daily habits that support mental health, clarity, and presence, including: 🪽 breaking phone attachment 🪽 starting the day with dopamine producing micro-tasks 🪽 creat...

welcome back to the smart and hot podcast! 💖 this week, we're exploring the shift from summer's expansive, heart-forward energy into fall's more introspective and reflective season. I'm sharing an honest energy check about how I've been feeling lately, what the eclipses brought up for me emotionally, and how I'm pulling my energy back into myself as we shift into a new sea...

welcome Emma Robles, M.S. Clinical Nutrition + Herbalism to the smart and hot podcast! 💖🪽  on today’s episode, Julia and Emma explore the sacred wisdom of the female menstrual cycle, how to heal hormonal imbalances naturally, and what it means to step into authentic feminine power.  in this deeply nourishing conversation, they discuss breaking free from the masculine paradigm of constant product...

welcome Mali Rezai, founder of Weird Friends Creative Studio to smart and hot!!!! 💖  Weird Friends is a creative space that thrives on authentic expression and the audacity to live life on your own terms. Mali built her practice drawing from a life spent fearlessly jumping into the unknown. Filled with passion and ‘weird magic,’ she supports her clients in bringing their bold visions to life thro...

BONUS EPISODE: thank you to my lovely friend, Jenny Minney for hosting me on her show, Perfectly Imperfect Podcast ! in this honest, unfiltered, and super open conversation, we dive deep into the messy, beautiful reality of building your own path in your twenties.  I got to share some of my story, including my impulsive decision to live in Hawaii for three months with just $1,000 to my name, to na...

welcome Jenny Minney to the smart and hot podcast! 🪽 ABOUT JENNY: Jenny Minney is a branding and graphic designer, host of the Perfectly Imperfect podcast, content creator, cafe lover, and mental health advocate. She is passionate about sharing her journey navigating change, breaking away from perfectionism, and the ups and downs of life in your 20s to remind others they are never alone. She hope...

feeling chaotic, ungrounded, and confused might be the best place you could possibly be. still fresh from a whirlwind summer and preparing for a month-long trip to Europe, I'm sharing my insights on embracing uncertainty, trusting the process, and redefining what it means to live in purpose. 🪽 this episode is perfect for anyone feeling uncertain about their life direction, struggling with the...

is social media ruining creativity? have we lost the plot completely? how do we recognize when the pressure to perform and gain visibility is dampening our creative integrity?  join me for an unscripted, heart-centered conversation about the real struggles of showing up authentically online in 2025. I reflect on my personal journey of going from inconsistent posting to strategic content creation —...