Solo 2.0

Today we invite West Hollywood City Council Candidate, John Erickson to the podcast to help us all understand WHY it's so incredibly important that we get out to the polls this fall. John is extremely passionate about the work he's doing to create a ripple effect of change on both local and national levels and a wealth of knowledge and resources that you're going to want to listen up and take note...

This week Jess and Rye share a special episode with Nicole Miller: founder of @racemvmt –a platform founded on the principles that in order to create sustainable transformation in our communities (removing cultural, racial and economic disparities) we must change the way we approach the world by changing the way we move in this world. We must analyze all definitions of the word “movement” and appl...

This week, we’re having a virtual chat with skin guru Dr. Trevor Cates who has been a naturopathic physician for 20 years and knows a thing or two about graceful aging, glowing skin and how to get to the root of skin breakouts and disturbances! In this episode we cover: *Where the name “The Spa Doctor” originated *Why she calls our skin a “magic mirror” *Dr. Cates 5 skin types! *Proper nutrition f...

In this week's episode, Jess and Rye are chatting with Vanessa Grimaldi who many of you may know from the Bachelor - because not only was she a fan favorite but she ended up getting engaged to Nick Viall in the season finale of 2017. If you don't know what happened after that final rose, you'll have to tune into the episode to find out! Vanessa is a Special Education teacher who created the "No Be...

In this week’s episode we’re having an important conversation with our friend Herve Clermont who is an actor, voiceover artist, host, husband and father to two adorable twin girls! In this episode we discuss: Herve's upbringing and what it was like being raised by Haitan parents in the US His experience being unfairly racially profiled by police The civil unrest in our country, current events surr...

Today, Jess and Ryan are sharing their second interview with their favorite "money expert," Danetha Doe, who is a Jamaican-Ghanaian American entrepreneur, journalist, economist, manifestation teacher and the creator of Money & Mimosas .  PLEASE NOTE : this conversation was recorded several weeks before the death of George Floyd and subsequent global protests against racism and police brut...

In this week's interview, Jess and Rye get cozy (pre-quarantine) with Koya Webb who is a wellness visionary, author of Let Your Fears Make You Fierce, and founder of Get Loved Up, a conscious community that practices daily self-care and makes healthy living a priority to promote healing, social justice, spiritual connection. Koya shares her passion for dramatically decreasing the number of people...

This week Jess and Ryan celebrate the ‘art of cooking’ with Guy Turland: the man behind the successful "Bondi Harvest" brand, restaurant and cookbook! Guy has had a very successful career doing what he loves (cooking!) and gets to travel the world doing it...Tune in to hear how he made it happen! In this Ryan + Jess discuss: - How Guy went from starting his first restaurant @ 21 in Bondi, Australi...

Today we're having a conversation with Heidi Stevens who is a speaker, mentor and host of women empowerment events and online experiences. She’s the founder of the Feminine Collective and Soul of Business Podcast. Heidi has mentored hundreds of women through her programs, and inspired thousands through her online platforms. The mission of The Feminine Collective is to inspire the modern women to e...

Hold onto your seats for a value packed conversation with Bayleigh Dayton: model, TV personality, and the first African American woman to win Miss Missouri USA (17'). In 2018, Bayleigh landed a spot on CBS's Big Brother Season 20 and most recently made her debut on "The Challenge" (MTV Season 35) with her husband,  which airs Wednesdays at 7/8 central on MTV.  Jess and Rye cover a lot of...

In rounding out the last episode of our nutrition series we're talking all things Keto PLUS we kick things off with a mini solo episode where we share what's been challenging & what positive lessons we've learned since going into quarantine! Because we know there are a lot of faux "experts" and misinformation, we were really excited to bring on Dr. Jockers who is a doctor of natural...

This week J+R chat with James and Dahlia Marin, the dynamic dietician duo behind the platform " Married to Health " - a website, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook offering advice on following a whole food, plant based diet. Dahlia and James are also the founders of "Your Gut Connection," a hub for all things healing to the gut and the soil! As part of " Your Gut Connection " they have developed a Pl...

Today, we’re kicking things off with Abel James who is the host of the award-winning Fat-Burning Man Show, creator of the New York Time’s Bestselling book, The Wild Diet and celebrity coach starring on ABC's Hit Primetime show, My Diet Is Better Than Yours! He also just launched his new book of humor, Designer Babies Still Get Scabies which is already a #1 International Bestseller in 7+ countries!...

In times of crisis, it's easy to let fear consume us and we can begin losing control over our time, energy and focus. That's why Rye & Jess teamed up to acknowledge the fears around this pandemic, and encourage listeners to focus on what they can control and what they can do to take advantage of time at home, outside of your usual routine. It's time to look inward, get resourceful, get creativ...

This week the sisters sit down with Les Alfred, founder of the popular “Balanced Black Girl” podcast, a lifestyle brand dedicated to promoting diversity in the wellness space. During this conversation, Les gets real about the many career transitions she had to make, in order to find her purpose and carve her own unique path to success! They also discuss: Les’ upbringing / early experiences as a pe...

This episode is ALL about gut health, starting with a foreword by Ryan, who shares the ups and downs of her personal gut health journey – including the doctors, testing and processes she’s followed to find relief from persistent, frustrating symptoms of IBS, Candida and SIBO over the last 6 years. PLUS she shares her favorite tips and tricks for soothing symptoms related to gut dysfunction. Then J...

This week, we’re sitting down with Katie Dunlop, certified personal trainer and creator of Love Sweat Fitness, a health and fitness community that inspires women around the world to find their happy & healthy body! The LSF YouTube channel has over 23 million views and 430,000+ subscribers and Katie is constantly providing free and accessible content through her social channels and a number of...

Our mom, Hormone Health Educator Candace Burch is back in the states after four months in England and we're sitting down with her to get the rundown on... you guessed it... hormones! This topic can feel overwhelming and confusing so we wanted to break it down in a simple, informative and fun way! Here's what we cover: * What is a hormone? * Metaphors to help us understand what it me...

Celebrating this week of LOVE with founder of Three Day Rule Matchmaking, Talia Goldstein! Talia has always had a natural talent for pairing even the most unlikely of couples into successful relationships and we learn about her journey from working as a TV producer to eventually quitting her job to host popular singles events and personalized matchmaking services. Three Day Rule Matchmaking was of...

Rye & Jess are rolling solo this week, sharing some life/podcast/biz updates as well as healthy tips and resources they’re loving right now! In this episode they cover: ⁃ Jess experience as new pup mom ⁃ Reaction to Kobe’s death, life in perspective ⁃ Progress on our goals (set from our last solo ep on journaling) ⁃ Podcast updates / things upcoming ⁃ Business updates - your hormone balance an...

Today, we’re catching up with Christina “Wee Wee” Porcelli who is an author, reality show contestant and game show winner! She’s a Brooklyn native and former singer/songwriter and dancer who now lives in Nashville, TN. In this episode we talk about: * Christina's early music career * The process of being cast for the Dating Naked reality show on VH1 * How she pulled herself out of d...

This week the sisters are joined by Hannah Testa, a dynamic 17 year old environmentalist, animal rights activist and honor student who has been “fighting for the planet and its future” since the age of 4! Hannah has presented to thousands of adults and children across the world - as well as big businesses and governments on the local, state, and international level. She has used her influence to w...

This week's conversation with Bianca Wilson of Say Space is not only raw and real but it's NEEDED. Bianca is passionate about opening up "uncomfortable" conversations around race and does so in a way that is shifting the landscape and creating tangible, impactful CHANGE. In this episode we talk about: *Bianca's early upbringing and the life experiences that sparked activism in her! * Why the...

This week the sisters are sharing their conversation with Justis Cooper: international photographer, videographer, visual storyteller, and one of the creative minds and personalities behind the Travel Brand High On Life - which is wildly popular on YouTube with over 600K subscribers and a million+ followers on Instagram. In this conversation, Justis shares: How he developed the travel bug early on...

Rye + Jess kick off 2020 with a conversation around money with personal finance expert and Money + Mimosas founder, Danetha Doe! The beginning of a new year is a great time to focus on creating healthier routines and establishing better habits around spending and saving. So if the word “finances” makes you cringe, this episode is for you! Danetha has a magical way of taking away the dread and inti...