Sparkle On With Devi Jags

Is long-distance the death of a relationship, or can it truly work out? Devi and Tom were in a long-distance relationship for three years before they were finally able to live in the same place, and keeping their Sparkle felt impossible sometimes. This episode uncovers the small tricks of keeping a long distance relationship going, the insecurities it creates, and what it means to be forced to fin...

Many of you asked, "How do I enter the dating scene again?" or "How do I find someone that is actually nice?" Devi and Tom weren't looking for each other when they found one another, and didn't even want a relationship. What started as friends with benefits (which never works, Example A) led to years of discovering what it means to have a healthy relationship and ultimately a friendship. To want a...

Tom and Devi are far from perfect, and their Sparkle couldn't stay lit without the arguments they have. This episode dives into the messiness many couples face and poses the question: what happens when you think differently from your partner? Devi runs into the fire and isn't as afraid of failure, whereas Tom is more methodical and sometimes more rational. How do the two of them find their balance...

In this episode, we jump into Devi's favorite topic, the hit TV series from Amazon Prime Video, "The Summer I Turned Pretty." Tom and Devi discuss their first loves, coming-of-age experiences, and share fun character breakdowns from the show.

In the very first of this new series, Our Sparkle Sundays, Devi and Tom share the importance of finding roots and aligned values when starting a new relationship, their origin story, and how they've grown their Sparkle to shine together despite the COVID-19 pandemic, long distance, and starting their relationship at such a young age.

Join singer-songwriter Ataia on Sparkle On as she discusses the healing power of music and finding resilience through sound. Inspired by her musician father, Ataia shares insights into her creative process, revealing how she crafts vulnerable and relatable lyrics from personal truths. With influences spanning pop, hip hop, trap, and bass, Ataia offers a unique blend of genres. Discover her journey...

Christina Tasooji helps women unleash their feminine power. Through her executive coaching and being the founder of the Antidote Women’s Collective, she helps awaken what she calls the Conscious Feminine Leader. But her work didn’t begin with this intuitive and empowered 1:1 work. She is a licensed CPA working with multiple Fortune 500 companies, and a climbing to be a successful Hollywood media e...

In this inspiring episode of Sparkle On , we sit down with Amy Peterson—founder of Rebel Nell and a true advocate for empowering women. Living next to one of Detroit’s most well-known shelters sparked her passion for helping marginalized women, ultimately leading to the creation of Rebel Nell, a social enterprise that transforms fallen graffiti into powerful, wearable art. Driven by a love for Det...

The journey to success in Hollywood is rarely a straight line—it's a maze of triumphs, setbacks, and unexpected twists. Jasper Grey, founder of management and production company The Vendetta Group , knows this all too well. His company has brokered deals with every major network, studio, and streaming platform on behalf of its talented roster of writers and directors. Yet, despite his professional...

It’s not easy to walk away from a multi-million dollar revenue-generating startup, but Roslyn McLarty had to. Co-founder of the women-run sports media brand The GIST, Roslyn tells her compelling tale of battling chronic burnout and discovering that healing isn’t a destination. It’s a journey. Roslyn believes there is a better way to build a successful company, and now, she’s found her true Sparkle...

She always wanted to be a Disney kid. Still, arguably, Eva has made more of a splash with her feature film debut in Billy Porter’s Anything’s Possible, a coming-of-age romantic dramedy that can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video. Eva Reign is an award-winning journalist and actress. She has won a Peabody Award, a GLAAD Media Award, and an NLGLA Award for her work as a correspondent and producer in...

For Sparkle On’s Season 2 launch, we have Spencer Paysinger join us on the show, displaying the importance of owning our history. Paysinger is a retired NFL linebacker who was part of the Superbowl XLVI (46)-winning team with the New York Giants. He played seven seasons in the league before getting to where he is today — a Hollywood filmmaker widely known as the co-producer of the CW’s television...

According to Samara Bay, we all have a voice story. She is a highly sought-after speech coach, speaker, and thought leader whose clients span Hollywood celebrities, political powerhouses, and business leaders. She has had clients such as Rachel McAdams, has been interviewed by Deepak Chopra, and worked on blockbusters such as Wonder Woman and Guardians of the Galaxy . For her, voice is the vehicle...

When I ask Ajay Nwosu what comes after 1, 2, 3, his answer is 7, 8, 9. At his core, Ajay is a visionary. As an investor, advisor, and former CEO of Teqball USA, he has scaled over 27 companies across diverse industries. You may be familiar with some of them—PATH Water, Hyperice, and TMRW Sports. This episode explores the unique perspectives and lifestyles of thriving entrepreneurs, with a special...

Happy Thanksgiving! This week on Sparkle On, Devi Jags takes a solo journey of reflection, sharing intimate anecdotes and insights from her podcasting journey so far. From navigating the ups and downs of writing and friendships to finding inspiration in the most defying movie of the decade, "Wicked," Devi encourages listeners to embrace their personal growth this holiday season. Tune in for a conv...

Becoming viral might happen overnight, but the road to get there does not. Sidney Raz is a full-time content creator based in LA with over 5 million followers across his platforms. He is also a dad, a husband, a lifehacker, a learner, and much more. What is special about Sid’s story is that he has been trying to be a content creator for over 15 years. You might recognize him from videos over the y...

Jimmy Spencer has battled severe anxiety since he was a kid. As Senior Vice President of Talent Partnerships at The SpringHill Company (founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter), he has worked with the world’s most influential athletes and influencers within the sports industry. The job comes with its own pressures, but his advocacy for mental health makes him a unique voice among the ones at t...

Carrie Stett didn’t always know she wanted to be a director in Hollywood. Having dreams of initially becoming a professional tennis player, Carrie combines her love for storytelling and sports background, organizing brilliant advocacy initiatives for women’s equality, particularly in Title IX and women’s sports. Her films are supported by the widely known individuals they feature, such as actress...

Christine Yu is the author of Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes. She is a lifelong athlete and an award-winning journalist. Writing for leading publications like The Washington Post, Runner's World, Vice, ESPNW, and much more, Christine's interests dive into the intersection between sports science and women athletes. Resisting the belief of “shrink it and pink it” Christine...

Founder of Make Love Not Porn, Cindy Gallop, joins Sparkle On to display why she is one of the most outspoken and innovative voices in sex tech. Business Insider named her one of 15 Most Important Marketing Strategy Thinkers Today, alongside Malcolm Gladwell and Seth Godin, and cited her as number 33 on their list of 100 Most Influential Tech Women On Twitter. In 2009, her TED talk about her direc...

Our host, Devi Jags, enthusiastically welcomes author and poet Olivia Gatwood to the show following the release of her debut novel, Whoever You Are Honey . An essential author for our hyper-digital age, Whoever You Are, Honey is a gripping, seductive, and prescient novel that dissects relationships between women and examines how striving for perfection and desirability plays out in spaces where te...

Imani McGee Stafford is known for many of her titles, among the most notable being a WNBA player, a mental health advocate, a poet, a soon-to-be attorney, and a self-proclaimed unicorn. Launching her basketball career at The University of Texas at Austin, she shares her experience as a student-athlete when she performed at spoken word poetry show detailing surviving sexual abuse. Balancing the lim...

In honor of the Summer of Sparkle and my birthday month, here's a BONUS episode! Meet Taylor Hall, founder of Girly Pop Fitness — a women only workout community in LA, focused on empowering females through fitness. With plans to make it onto the global stage, you’ll want to join this community of women enhancing their strength and confidence together as soon as possible! Her knowledge stems from n...

This episode of Sparkle On is like nothing we’ve ever done before. Allison Arjarun is a Mystic, Medium, and Intuitive Guide, and leads Devi and the Sparkle community through a powerful tarot reading. Having hidden in the shadows by keeping her tarot practice a secret, and battling stage four cancer, Arjarun helps us discover what it means to embrace light and darkness to be our truest selves. Now,...

Meet Natasha Moor, the global makeup artist and visionary founder of Natasha Moor Cosmetics, who is dedicated to cultivating kindness, power, and impact through the influence of cosmetics. Growing her beauty empire has not come without dark times. Joining Devi for another episode of Sparkle On, Moor discusses her journey to discovering her artistry for makeup, the online criticism she faced as an...