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How Do You Do? PodcastSeason 2 coming in 2022!Thank you for all the support over the last year and a half! We'll be back with new episodes in 2022. Follow us!How Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpodBen Hannani: @benhannaniWebsite: www.hdydpod.comOur Spotify playlist featuring our guests' jams can be found on "HDYD Jams"
2021-10-0301 minHow Do You Do? PodcastCamber founders Mady Maio & Lauren Wolfen, how do you build an app?Lauren Wolfen and Mady Maio are the co-founders of Camber. The two friends struck up a working relationship based on a mutual interest and frustration with sharing travel recommendations amongst their friends. The duo channeled their angst into creating Camber, which is a beta app that allows you to list out your favorite places by city, follow friends to see theirs, and view those recommendations on an all-inclusive map view. It’s a place for you to share your favorite spots, plan your next adventure, and discover near or far. Or as they like to say, Camber is "a pl...
2021-09-2645 minHow Do You Do? PodcastRashin Kheiriyeh, how do you write & illustrate children's books?Rashin Kheiriyeh has published over eighty books in countries around the world and created illustrations for The New York Times. She received a PhD in illustration and an MFA in graphic design from Alzahra University in Tehran. She's the winner of the 2021 Sheila Barry Best Canadian Picturebook Award of the Year, she was named a 2017 Maurice Sendak Fellow, and was the winner of the New Horizon Award at the Bologna Book Fair. She was born in Iran and currently lives in Washington, DC.In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks...
2021-09-1920 minHow Do You Do? PodcastThe New York Times' Christopher Clarey, how do you write about the greatest player in men's tennis?Christopher Clarey is is the tennis correspondent for The New York Times and has covered international sports for nearly thirty years for the Times and International Herald Tribune, where he was chief sports correspondent and a longtime columnist. In his new bestseller, THE MASTER, Chris sits down with Roger Federer and those closest to him to tell the story of the greatest player in men's tennis.In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Chris how he found a compelling story while writing about a non-controversial athlete, how he asked athletes to...
2021-09-1225 minHow Do You Do? PodcastThe Ringer's Mirin Fader, how do you write a bestseller biography?Mirin Fader is a staff writer for The Ringer and she previously wrote for Bleacher Report from 2017 to 2020. She was named among the Top Women in Media in the "Up and Comer" category in 2019, and her work has been featured in the "Best American Sports Writing" series. Through her career, she’s gone from covering local 4 year old little leaguers in Southern California to becoming The New York Times bestselling author of her new book, Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Mir...
2021-09-0526 minHow Do You Do? PodcastFURI Sport co-founders Erick Mathelier & Michelle Spiro, how do you democratize tennis?Erick Mathelier and Michell Spiro are the co-founders of FURI Sport. The NY natives met in the summer of 2014, bonding over a common passion for tennis, business, fashion, and community building. As they talked, they started to envision a place where sport and city life meet. Beginning with a technologically advanced, but inclusively priced tennis racquet, they reimagined a world where there are no barriers to play. They designed bags that are both functional and fashionable, synonymous with city style. And they pictured a new generation of young people with access to a more equitable future through partnerships with u...
2021-08-2927 minHow Do You Do? PodcastBold CEO Amanda Rees, how do you launch a wellness platform to help people age?Amanda Rees is the CEO and Co-Founder of Bold, a health startup focused on making it easier to age well. Bold provides online exercise programs that leverage research and data science to help older adults improve their balance, prevent falls, manage chronic conditions, and stay active as they age boldly. Before starting Bold, Amanda worked at The Schmidt Family Foundation, working on renewable energy and environmental justice initiatives. She has a degree in chemical and biological engineering from Princeton, as well as a certificate in dance. In this episode of How Do You Do? P...
2021-08-2222 minHow Do You Do? PodcastNina Freudenberger, how do you design hotels?Nina Freudenberger graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA and a Bachelor’s of Architecture in 2003. After working at various prestigious architecture firms, Nina opened Haus Interior in 2007. Her work has been awarded and published in Vogue, Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, NY Magazine, Domino and Martha Stewart. Nina published her first best-selling design book Surf Shack: Laid-Back Living by the Water, in June of 2017. Her second book Bibliostyle: How We Live at Home with Books, was published in October 2019. And a third book will be published in the Fall of 2022. She’s also the designer of th...
2021-08-1526 minHow Do You Do? PodcastStoryFile CEO Heather Maio-Smith, how do you tell stories through conversational video?Heather Maio-Smith is an award-winning interactive storytelling pioneer and technology visionary who brings over a decade of immersive storytelling leadership to StoryFile. StoryFile has created the medium of conversational video, which transforms traditional one-way video into a two-way conversation. Heather’s work has been featured in The New Yorker, The Today Show, and 60 Minutes, among others. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Heather how a project earlier in her career where she preserved the legacies of Holocaust survivors inspired her storytelling journey; how she sees Storyfile as a content compa...
2021-08-0832 minHow Do You Do? PodcastRacquet Magazine publisher Caitlin Thompson, how do you run a successful print publication?Caitlin Thompson is the publisher and co-founder of Racquet, a print quarterly magazine as well as a tennis-lifestyle and media company. She's also the host of "The Main Draw" and Racquet Magazine podcasts, along with 6-time Grand Slam Champion Rennae Stubbs. She's been the Content Director for podcast platform Acast, a Development Executive at WNYC, where she ran the precursor to WNYC Studios, and held digital and multimedia roles at TIME, the Washington Post and in public television.In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Caitlin to share what inspired...
2021-08-0134 minHow Do You Do? PodcastJumbo Time Wines' Omar Koukaz and Jonathan Yadegar, how do you make natural wine?Jonathan Yadegar and Omar Koukaz are the co-founders of Jumbo Time Wines. With the help of farmers and vinters, they started the California-based natural wine brand in 2020. Their two current varietals, Orange is the New White and First Timers, are now available on their website and at select wine shops and retailers throughout Los Angeles, with more locations on the horizon.In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Jonathan and Omar share what inspires their passion for natural wine, the steps that have gone into creating their wine brand, how they adapted to challenges (i...
2021-07-2526 minHow Do You Do? PodcastJotham Sadan, how did you write The Anxiety Encyclopedia?Jotham Sadan has taught over 1000 students, performed music in front of crowds of over a hundred people, and bungee jumped off one of the tallest bridges in Japan. But what you might not have guessed is that he also suffered from anxiety so intense that he wasn't able to eat, sleep, or leave his house for weeks. After his diagnosis with panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder, he committed to learning as much as he could about his condition by reading all of the books and research he could get his hands on. Over the course of his recovery...
2021-07-1823 minHow Do You Do? PodcastBreeze's Annabel Lawee, how do you make airport food not suck?Originally from Montreal, Annabel Lawee began her career in the start-up world as employee #8 at Eko. Leading business development, sales & partnerships, Annabel was constantly in and out of airports and struggled to find healthy, yet convenient food choices. What started as a personal struggle, manifested into Breeze, an on-demand food service on a mission to provide all airport travelers convenient access to real, wholesome food. Breeze launched at LAX in Dec 2019, just 3 months before Covid-19 shut down its' operations overnight. Given ample time to build resilience, Breeze successfully re-launched with an evolved offering, appealing to a larger, more inclusive...
2021-07-1127 minHow Do You Do? PodcastMatt Winter, how do you design restaurants and bars?Born and raised in Los Angeles, Matt Winter is the namesake behind M. Winter Design, an L.A.-based interior design studio with an extensive portfolio of retail, hospitality, residential and specialty projects for a wide array of clients, brands, and influencers. He uses his eclectic and unique eye to create authentic atmospheres and lifestyle destinations using vintage pieces that are praised by collectors, designers, and enthusiasts alike. Matt has worked with notable clients both domestically and internationally, and currently resides in Beverly Hills. My favorite works of his include All Season Brewing Company, Bacari W. 3rd, Gjusta, Fia, and...
2021-07-0428 minHow Do You Do? PodcastBeck Dorey-Stein, how do you write a bestseller White House memoir and a debut novel?Beck Dorey-Stein grew up in Narberth, Pennsylvania, and taught high school English for three years before serving as a White House stenographer from 2012 to 2017. Her first book, From the Corner of the Oval, was a New York Times bestseller. She has a new novel coming out on June 29th called Rock the Boat, in which old friends discover how much has changed (and how much has stayed the same) when they reunite in their seaside hometown for one unforgettable summer.In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Beck how she recalled such specific...
2021-06-2728 minHow Do You Do? PodcastHow do you build great products?A live panel discussion and Q&A from a Clubhouse event on May 11th, featuring experienced Product Managers on the qualities of a great product, iterating, building consensus with different stakeholders in design and engineering, and more. The event was moderated by How Do You Do? Podcast host Ben Hannani and the panelists included:Ashley Aviram (Tapcart): @tapcartJordan Banafsheha (Icepop, Verishop, Tinder): @jordanbanaSteph Brill (Shelf Engine): @brilldogAndrew Wagner-Trugman (MediaLab.AI): @adubteeFollow us!How Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpodBen Hannani: @benhannaniWebsite: www...
2021-06-2345 minHow Do You Do? PodcastNika's Ice Cream's Nika Taghdiri, how do you make unique ice cream flavors?A Los Angeles native and a longtime ice cream aficionado, Nika Taghdiri previously worked in social media and influencer marketing, before starting Nika’s Ice Cream. What started as a quarantine hobby turned into a small business where she sells her small-batch, custard ice creams. To date, she’s created over 20 unique ice cream flavors and she’s collaborated with the likes of Alfred Tea and LovePot.In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Nika about the elaborate process that goes into making her ice cream, the inspiration and R&D behi...
2021-06-2026 minHow Do You Do? PodcastMadison Steinberg, how do you do PR for a global lifestyle brand?Madison Steinberg is a publicist and digital marketer currently based out of LA and working for global lifestyle brand and retailer Cole Haan. Madison has worked on brand campaigns, digital strategies, event production and collaborations along the likes of Jeff Staple, Hasan Minhaj, Rodarte, Chinatown Market, and Slack Technologies, all while advocating for new ways to approach the new-normal of marketing. Her work as a publicist has landed clients' campaigns and launches in publications including Vogue, Fast Company, Footwear News, WWD, Esquire and many more.In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast...
2021-06-1323 minHow Do You Do? PodcastLight Watkins, how do you teach meditation and write your Daily Dose of Inspiration?Light Watkins is a bestselling author, an accomplished meditation teacher, founder of The Shine Movement, and an inspirational keynote speaker and workshop leader. He's delivered over 500 wellness-themed talks around the globe since 2007. He hosts the podcast, At the End of the Tunnel. His new book, Knowing Where to Look, is now available on Amazon and a bookstore near you.In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Light about his meditation journey; how he developed the accessible teaching style he draws on to teach vedic meditation to students, many of whom...
2021-06-0635 minHow Do You Do? PodcastHolistic Health & Nutrition for Better Days AheadA live panel discussion and Q&A on Clubhouse from April 27th, featuring experts sharing advice on healthy eating practices, tips for better sleep, delicious yet nutritious recipes, and more. The event was moderated by How Do You Do? Podcast host Ben Hannani and the panelists included:Jasmine El Nabli, MS, RDN - Corp. Health & Wellness Director at Parentis Health.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Jessica Mehraban, PA-S2 - Registered Holistic Health Coach and Physician's Associate in training.Vanessa Rissetto, MS, RD, CDN - NYU Stenhardt Dietetic Internship Director and co-founder of Culina Health.Follow us!Jasmine El Nab...
2021-06-0256 minHow Do You Do? PodcastComedian Ariana Basseri, why did you quit stand-up?Ariana Basseri is a dry cleaning heiress/comedian from Pasadena. Her family owns Steamer Cleaners in Sherman Oaks. A couple new things about her: she’s on Prozac and she would rather not do stand up.In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Ariana about her 7-year career in stand-up, the reasons she recently quit stand-up (but not comedy!), how she's leaning more into comedy writing, and more. Follow us!Ariana Basseri: @arianabadasseriHow Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpodBen...
2021-05-3028 minHow Do You Do? PodcastAuthor William Skidelsky, how do you write about tennis, obsession, and Roger Federer?William Skidelsky is the author ofFederer and Me, a story of tennis, obsession and Roger Federer for tennis fans and the general reader alike. He has been literary editor of the Observer and the New Statesman as well as deputy editor of Prospect magazine. He is now a freelance writer and regularly contributes to the Guardian, Prospect, the FT and other publications.In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks William about how he spun an engaging narrative featuring @rogerfederer, his life, and the history of tennis; what it was like be...
2021-05-2331 minHow Do You Do? PodcastHow do you grow a podcast?This episode was recorded on April 20, 2021 from a live panel discussion and Q&A on Clubhouse. The event was moderated by How Do You Do? Podcast host Ben Hannani and the panelists included:CHANEL NAMI - Marketing Specialist for Lewis Howes and Greatness Media.LAUREN POPISH - Founder of The Wave Podcasting, which just came out with a new editing service called Swell.SCOUT SOBEL - Co-host of Okay Sis Podcast, host of Scout podcast, and founder of the boutique PR firm, Scout’s Agency.Follow us!Chanel Nami: @chanel...
2021-05-2051 minHow Do You Do? PodcastShelf Engine's Steph Brill, how do you do product management and combat food waste?Steph Brill helps Shelf Engine build customer-focused products from concept to reality. Before she joined Shelf Engine, she was an engineer at Boeing NeXt, building the future of aerospace and mobility. Steph attended the University of Southern California where she studied Industrial & Systems Engineering. She chose to work at Shelf because she gets to geek out about two of her passions: combating food waste and emerging technologies!In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Steph about the framework she uses when collaborating with her colleagues to build great products, how...
2021-05-1627 minHow Do You Do? PodcastLaunching a Business During the PandemicThis episode was recorded on May 4, 2021 from a live panel discussion and Q&A on Clubhouse called: Launching a Business During the Pandemic. The event was moderated by How Do You Do? Podcast host Ben Hannani and the panelists included:JORDAN BANAFSHEHA - founder of digital marketing agency, icepop. Before icepop, Jordan worked in Product at Verishop and Tinder.SASHA PASKAL - founder of Racquet Club LA. Before RCLA, Sasha worked at Chrome Hearts.NICOLE PELTIER - Nicole is the namesake behind the LA-based catering service-turned wine shop, Nico’s Small Market. She’s also the...
2021-05-1240 minHow Do You Do? PodcastH. Woo Lee, how do you cook fine dining meals and produce food content?H. Woo Lee is a rising food content creator and founder of his underground fine-dining supper-club, Maru Los Angeles. He graduated from the University of Southern California in May 2019, and currently works for celebrity wedding planner, Kevin Lee. In the summer of 2017, H-Woo taught himself how to cook, and this passion has only escalated ever since. During his senior year, he hosted weekly dinners out of his apartment for guests. In 2019, he officially founded Maru Los Angeles, which focused on Korean-Italian fine dining and the social experience of dining. In December 2020, H. Woo began food content creation on TikTok...
2021-05-0938 minHow Do You Do? PodcastTo "Hustle" or To "Work-Life Balance"?This episode was recorded on April 23, 2021 from a live panel discussion and Q&A on Clubhouse called: To "Hustle" or To "Work-Life Balance"? The event was moderated by How Do You Do? Podcast host Ben Hannani and the panelists included:RAHAF HARFOUSH - Strategist, Digital Anthropologist, and The New York Times bestselling author of Hustle & Float: Reclaim Your Creativity and Thrive in a World Obsessed with Work.MADY MAIO - Co-host of Okay Sis Podcast, co-founder of the upcoming travel recommendations app Camber, and she leads Business Development at StoryFile.SCOUT SOBEL - Co-host of Oka...
2021-05-0655 minHow Do You Do? PodcastVIPER's Celeste Durve & Kelsi Kitchener, how do you run major events and lead a hospitality agency?Celeste Durve and Kelsi Kitchener own VIPER, LA's premier hospitality agency that specializes in guest experience on behalf of brands. You can find their team running the doors of celebrity birthdays, award shows, sporting events, and more. Celeste and Kelsi lead an all-female team of 50 VIPER Girls and created their business self-funded. They also recently launched their own podcast called Smart is Sexy, available anywhere you find podcasts.In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Celeste & Kelsi about the early days of VIPER and initial pushback they received from established...
2021-05-0230 minHow Do You Do? PodcastBunches co-founder Tomer Ben-David, how do you create an innovative messaging app?Tomer Ben-David is an entrepreneur and startup founder who has worked on apps spanning from fintech to crypto to social media. Tomer grew up in Chicago before attending college at NYU Gallatin. After his freshman year, Tomer dropped out to start his first company Exeq- a personal finance company that set out to help millennials spend better and was acquired in 2019. Tomer is now building Bunches - an app for creators to easily start paid group chats about anything. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Tomer about how he is i...
2021-04-2534 minHow Do You Do? PodcastErin Sullivan, how do you do travel photography and capture #OurGreatIndoors?Erin Sullivan is a Los Angeles-based photographer passionate about the outdoors, meaningful travel, and living deliberately. You may have seen her 2019 TED Talk, “Does photographing a moment steal the experience from you?”, which has over 1.5 million views to date. In her recent photo series, “Our Great Indoors,” she has recreated landscapes from common household objects in her apartment, like using broccoli as trees in a forest scene. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Erin to share how she creates scenes for #OurGreatIndoors (3:29), how she incorporates mindfulness into her photography (13:52), how she coll...
2021-04-1828 minHow Do You Do? PodcastHow do you do allyship & combat anti-Semitism?This episode was recorded on April 13th in the Clubhouse room, How Do You Do? Pod LIVE, where Ben moderated a panel discussion and Q&A on Allyship & Combating Anti-Semitism. Panelists included:RABBI SARAH BASSIN - Associate Rabbi at Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills and Board Member (prev. founding exec. director) at NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change.RACHEL NILSON RALSTON - Executive Director at SF Hillel.DR. MARK ROTENBERG - VP of University Initiatives & Legal Affairs at Hillel International.STEPHEN D. SMITH, PhD - Executive Director at USC Shoah Foundation and host of The Memory Generation podcast.
2021-04-1553 minHow Do You Do? PodcastMAD Architects' Dixon Junliang Lu, how do you integrate nature into urban projects?Dixon Junliang Lu is Associate Partner at MAD Architects’ Los Angeles Office. This is Dixon’s second stint with MAD, having acted as Head of Operations for their Beijing office from 2008 to 2011. Dixon helped to conceptualize and organize the firm’s installation in partnership with Olafur Eliasson for “Feelings are Facts” at UCCA. Since returning to MAD in 2014, Dixon has project managed the firm’s first US Project, Gardenhouse, a commission for mixed-use complex with luxury condominiums in Beverly Hills. He is the Los Angeles office’s leader, managing operations, projects, and overall strategy.In this episod...
2021-04-1122 minHow Do You Do? PodcastTehran Von Ghasri, how do you do stand-up & host comedy shows?Tehran Von Ghasri is an Iranian-American comedian, actor, host, and television & radio personality. Born in Washington D.C. to an Iranian father and African-American mother, Tehran has done stand-up comedy all over the world and frequently hosts shows at The Laugh Factory. He also co-hosts the podcast, Back to School with Maz Jobrani. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Tehran about his approach to interacting with crowds (7:20), how fellow Iranian-American comedians Maz Jobrani and Max Amini influenced Tehran's pursuit of comedy (14:00), why Tehran's uniform consists of a bathrobe and "T...
2021-04-0427 minHow Do You Do? PodcastEater LA senior editor Farley Elliott, how do you write about the L.A. food scene?Farley Elliott is the Senior Editor at Eater LA, and author of Los Angeles Street Food: A History From Tamaleros to Taco Trucks. His work appears nationally in the online, print, and digital video space, and you can follow him around the internet at his handle, @overoverunder. He's also the guy from that Tiny Hamsters Eating Tiny Burritos video. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Farley about how he identifies as a "food writer, not food critic" and what that distinction means (1:30), how he decides what to cover in L...
2021-03-2825 min
How Do You Do? PodcastVivian Lee, how do you write TV dramas?Vivian Lee is a TV writer who's written on LOST IN SPACE, THE DARK CRYSTAL: AGE OF RESISTANCE, and the upcoming COWBOY BEBOP on Netflix. Originally from Loveland, Colorado, Vivian spent most of her childhood either working in her parents' Chinese restaurant, or being stuck at home, watching a bunch of TV shows as a latch-key kid with her little brother. Fascinated by the human psyche at an early age, Vivian was determined to become a psychiatrist. However, fate dealt her a cruel hand during freshman year in college when she got an F in Quantum Physics, after which...
2021-03-2135 min
How Do You Do? PodcastTravis Levius, how do you do travel writing & content creation?Travis Levius is a writer, editor, content creator and hospitality consultant. After quitting his teaching job in Atlanta to pursue the unknown across the pond, he somehow stumbled upon a career that's brought him on Indonesian yachts, face-to-face with Easter Island's mysterious moai and in "Prince William and Princess Kate honeymooned here" villas in the Seychelles. His writing has appeared in Conde Naste Traveler, Travel + Leisure, CNN, Lonely Planet, Vogue, National Geographic Travel, and others.
In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Travis to share the preparation he does before visiting a destination...
2021-03-1426 min
How Do You Do? PodcastNeel Nanda, how do you do stand-up comedy and perform on late night?Starting comedy in Atlanta, GA and now based in Los Angeles, Neel Nanda has performed all over the country with some of comedy's biggest acts. Neel has most recently performed stand up on ABC's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE and has acted & performed on COMEDY CENTRAL's ADAM DEVINE'S HOUSE PARTY. In 2018 he was a featured comedian on AMAZON PRIME’S INSIDE JOKE with Asif Ali. Neel has also made notable appearances on MTV and on IFC's GARKUNKEL AND OATES SHOW. Other networks where you can catch his stand up comedy include HULU's COMING TO THE STAGE and several episodes of the se...
2021-03-0734 min
How Do You Do? PodcastSuehyla El-Attar, how do you narrate audiobooks?Suehyla El-Attar was born in Mississippi to Muslim parents, who migrated from Egypt before becoming naturalized American citizens. She is an actor-writer-director who has learned to embrace a hyphenate existence, and lives happily with her fiancé and their two cats in Decatur, Georgia.
In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Suehyla to break down auditions for audiobook narration (5:07), how she prepares for narrating audiobooks and what her recording process looks like (10:50), how she gets into a creative headspace (22:20), and more.
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2021-02-2827 min
How Do You Do? PodcastThe Infatuation LA staff writer Kat Hong, how do you review restaurants?Kat Hong is a LA staff writer for The Infatuation. She was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, a small, beautiful town that has maybe 3-4 restaurant openings a year, max. Now living in Los Angeles, Kat likes to fill her time with marveling at the wonder of flight, listening to podcasts, applying for Mensa, getting rejected from Mensa, and perpetually existing on the brink of joining a pyramid scheme. Her work has been featured on Whetstone Magazine’s Point of Origin podcast, Earios’ Filling The Void and The Margaret Cho, Real Food Real Stories’ The Curious Eater, and The In...
2021-02-2123 min
How Do You Do? PodcastIcepop's Jordan Banafsheha, how do you do digital marketing?Jordan Banafsheha is the founder of icepop, a digital marketing firm helping great products and companies grow. He previously worked in Product at Tinder and was a part of the founding team at Verishop. He studied Computer Science and Business Administration at USC.
In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Jordan about the role that data plays in his approach to digital marketing (7:00); how he differentiates his approach depending on his client's industry and whether their brand is new, traditional, or trendy (14:10); big changes taking place in the digital advertising industry and what...
2021-02-1437 min
How Do You Do? PodcastDanny Licht, how do you write about cooking?Danny Licht is a painter and the author of Cooking As Though You Might Cook Again. He lives in Los Angeles.
In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Danny to share how his experience at Alice Waters' Chez Panisse inspired his fondness of simple cooking; his writing process for his new cookbook (2:00), Cooking As Thought You Might Cook Again (6:46); how he's come to process the inevitable mistakes that arise when cooking (15:46), and more.
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2021-02-0723 min
How Do You Do? PodcastSommelier Rick Arline, how do you make natural wine fun and accessible?New Jersey-born Rick Arline got his first taste of hospitality while working in a country club in high school. After getting a communications degree from the University of Miami, Rick worked in radio, then shifted back towards hospitality, his true passion. After falling in love with wine and spirits, Rick became a Certified Sommelier in 2012. Moving to Los Angeles in 2013, Rick has been involved with the wine programs at several restaurants and hotels, including Nick & Stef’s, Ink, Montage Beverly Hills and Hotel Bel-Air before becoming the Wine Director at the acclaimed, James Beard-nominated Auburn. After Auburn’s closure due...
2021-01-3123 min
How Do You Do? PodcastScout's Agency's Scout Sobel, how do you do PR?Scout Sobel started Scout’s Agency after recognizing the power of podcasts as a form of public relations. She set out to amplify female voices and brands by organizing podcast drives with clients like Catt Sadler, Lauren McGoodwin, and Cathy Heller along with traditional PR services for brands like Bala and Remedy. Scout’s Agency opens up new audiences and garners up exposure for their clients so that they can tell their story across digital fronts.
In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Scout about how she recognized the power of podcasts as a fo...
2021-01-2428 min
How Do You Do? PodcastGreycroft's Alaina Hartley, how do you invest in start-ups?Alaina Hartley is an investor at venture capital firm Greycroft, whose investments have included Bumble, Goop, and Venmo, among others. Prior to joining Greycroft, Alaina worked at Bain & Company, where she consulted across Bain’s private equity, technology & media, and retail practices. Previously, Alaina drove go-to-market and brand strategy initiatives for Snap Inc.’s first hardware product, Spectacles, earning fourteen nominations and six wins at the 2016 Cannes Lions awards. Alaina holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Southern California. She is also an active member of the Junior League.
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2021-01-1736 min
How Do You Do? PodcastArchitect Dan Brunn, how do you do architecture with net-zero design, nature, and natural light?Dan Brunn founded his Los Angeles-based firm, Dan Brunn Architecture, in 2005. Widely published, Dan’s work includes retail, hospitality, cultural, and residential projects. His first home project, Flip Flop, has appeared in more that 135 websites and publications internationally. He’s earned multiple design awards from the American Institute of Architects-Los Angeles for his design of Melrose Ave’s RTA store and Bridge House. Dan is a member of the American Institute of Architects and is an Interior Design Magazine Person of the Year Honoree.
In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Dan to share...
2021-01-1033 min
How Do You Do? PodcastUSC Shoah Foundation exec. director Stephen D. Smith, how do you run a nonprofit and share stories from Holocaust survivors?Stephen D. Smith, PhD, is an Adjunct Professor of Religion at the University of Southern California and the Executive Director of the USC Shoah Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to making audio-visual interviews with survivors and witnesses of the Holocaust and other genocides a compelling voice for education and action. He also holds the UNESCO Chair on Genocide Education. Stephen founded the UK Holocaust Centre in Nottinghamshire, England and co-founded the Aegis Trust for the prevention of crimes against humanity and genocide. In recognition of his work, Stephen has become a member of the Order of the British Empire and...
2021-01-0331 min
How Do You Do? PodcastAnton film executive Holly Hubsher, how do you make films & TV?Holly Hubsher is the Creative Executive at Anton, a film and television financier. She helps oversee development, production and acquisitions of the entire Anton slate, including the Gerard Butler action movie GREENLAND that just came out on PVOD. Before Anton, Holly worked at Universal Studios in the film development and production department, assisting on films like MAMMA MIA 2 and Malcolm Lee’s NIGHT SCHOOL. Holly started her career at William Morris Endeavor in the motion picture literary department after graduating from the University of Southern California.
In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Ho...
2020-12-2736 min
How Do You Do? PodcastAlfred Coffee and Calidad Beer founder Josh Zad, how do you do branding?Josh Zad opened his first Alfred Coffee location in 2013 on tree-lined Melrose Place with the trademarked catchphrase, "But First, Coffee.” With his knack for eye-catching design and innate understanding of customer wants, Zad has developed Alfred into the standard bearer on how to successfully marry a brick-and-mortar offering with an enduring, memorable digital presence. After successfully growing to 16 locations now across the U.S. and Japan, Josh has more recently shifted gears and launched his newest concept – Calidad Beer, a Mexican-style lager with a laid-back, California attitude. Less than one year after launch, Calidad can be found in over 900 locat...
2020-12-2036 min
How Do You Do? PodcastRachel McClusky, how do you blend mental health & physical movement in your fitness instruction?Originally from Chicago, Rachel McClusky has been in the fitness world for over seven years. Her passion for teaching stemmed from an extensive background in performance and the belief that powerful change can occur through movement. Rachel is the creator of the Recharge Method that is a blend of breathwork, meditation, and movement to create a mind and body release. She is also the founder of Recharge Wellness Co. that hosts event and retreats for women all over the country. Her passion for connecting women in a safe space has created an incredible community throughout the world.
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2020-12-1340 min
How Do You Do? PodcastGracias Madre beverage director Maxwell Reis, how do you run a zero-waste beverage program and source ethical agave producers?Maxwell Reis is the beverage director at Gracias Madre, which has locations in West Hollywood and Newport Beach. Max fell in love with agave spirits during his 10 years spent working behind LA bars, and solidified that love by taking every opportunity to experience mezcal and tequila’s production first hand. When he’s not in Oaxaca filling water bottles full of mezcal, he’s in Los Angeles, preaching ethical agave practices and making some of the best cocktails in the city.
In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Max to share how he's develo...
2020-12-0649 min
How Do You Do? PodcastChef Phil Kastel, how do you make kosher food with gusto at Spielberg-owned The Milky Way?PK&J Hospitality Group's Phil Kastel is a chef and restaurant consultant. For over twelve years, Phil served as Executive Vice President of Culinary for L.A.-based Grill Concepts, Inc., where he was responsible for culinary operations of twenty-nine restaurants nationwide, including the Public School brand. Prior to Grill Concepts, Phil served as Executive Chef of Hillstone Restaurant Group, where he was responsible for kitchen operations, menu development and training. Phil is currently the Creative Chef at The Milky Way, the beloved Pico-Robertson kosher restaurant that’s owned by the Spielbergs. In his current role, he’s jumping at t...
2020-11-2941 min
How Do You Do? PodcastPasta Sisters CEO Francesco Sinatra, how do you operate L.A.'s iconic, family-owned Italian restaurant?Francesco Sinatra is the CEO of Pasta Sisters. Francesco left his home in Padova, Italy in 2008 to move to Los Angeles with $1,000 in his pocket, never imagining that he would end up living what he now calls the "American dream.” As CEO at Pasta Sisters, Francesco oversees the day-to-day operations of the gourmet Italian deli and fresh pasta concept that first opened its doors at their Pico Blvd. location in 2015 and second location in Culver City in 2018. From hiring staff, to training, operations, human resources, financial management and more, Francesco is responsible for guaranteeing that the restaurant, staff, and hi...
2020-11-2241 min
How Do You Do? PodcastUniversity of Toronto's Neda Maghbouleh, how do you illuminate the everyday politics of race?Neda Maghbouleh, PhD, is a sociologist and the Canada Research Chair in Migration, Race, and Identity. She studies the racialization of Iranian, Syrian and other Middle Eastern & North African newcomers in the U.S. and Canada. She’s currently an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto Mississauga and is among the graduate faculty at the University of Toronto St. George. Her book, The Limits of Whiteness: Iranian Americans and the Everyday Politics of Race, was published by Stanford University Press in 2017.
In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Neda to sha...
2020-11-1551 min
How Do You Do? PodcastGolden Rice Co.'s Sophia Parsa, how do you run one of L.A.'s hottest food pop-ups?Sophia Parsa wears many hats: Head of Community at FabFitFun, co-founder of the Mountain Gate series, angel investor, and a Forbes 30 under 30 co-chair. During the pandemic, she’s recently co-founded two exciting ventures, Boxxie Party and Golden Rice Co. Boxxie Party delivers themed table scapes, while Golden Rice Co. is a Persian food pop-up that was just listed on The Infatuation’s “Best Pop-Ups in L.A. right now” and received a glowing review by L.A. Times restaurant critic Bill Addison on his Instagram.
In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Sophia to share...
2020-11-0837 min
How Do You Do? PodcastJonathan "Jono" Kiros, how do you make music and write songs?Jonathan Kiros is a recording artist & songwriter who makes music and performs under the name, "Jono." In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Jono to share his songwriting process and what it's like when he's writing songs for other artists (4:58), how he comes up with ideas for music videos and crafts his narrative as an artist (15:47), how he gets out of a creative rut (32:07), and more.
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2020-11-0136 min
How Do You Do? PodcastStanford University's Claude Steele, how do you do social psychology?Claude M. Steele is an American social psychologist, a Professor of Psychology at Stanford University, and author of Whistling Vivaldi and Other Clues to How Stereotypes Affect Us. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Dr. Steele to break down his research on stereotype threat, share how he comes up with experiments, offer solutions for how individuals and organizations can combat the pressure that comes with the stereotypes we face, and more.
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2020-10-2550 min
How Do You Do? PodcastAnthony Gioe & Nick Mandernach, how do you do improv and write sitcoms together?Improv performers and writing duo Anthony Gioe and Nick Mandernach met at the Upright Citizens Brigade in Los Angeles, where they wrote and performed in a series of one-act plays before writing for TV full-time. Their credits include People of Earth, Young Sheldon, I Feel Bad, Upload, and they currently write on Duncanville. They sit down with Ben to share how they sharpened their improv skills, how a background in improv has helped them in their TV writing and pitching ideas in a writers room, qualities that have been a key part of their creative partnership, and more!
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2020-10-1953 min
How Do You Do? PodcastSara Saedi, how do you write YA books and TV scripts?Sara Saedi is an author of YA novels (Never Ever, The Lost Kids) and a memoir (Americanized: Rebel Without a Green Card), as well as a TV writer (credits include CW's Katy Keene and iZombie, ABC's Grand Hotel). She sits down with Ben to discuss how she figured out the structure for her memoir (10:54); how her background as a creative executive has affected her process as a writer (20:45); and how she writes for T.V. (33:57).
Current curiosities:
Ben: The Limits of Whiteness: Iranian Americans and the Everyday Politics of Race by Neda Maghbouleh
Sar...
2020-10-1142 min
How Do You Do? PodcastEsquire’s Jeff Gordinier, how do you get into a creative flow and overcome writer’s block?Jeff Gordinier is the food and drinks editor of Esquire, a frequent contributor to the New York Times, and an author (2008's X Saves the World and 2019's Hungry: Eating, Road-Tripping, and Risking It All with the Greatest Chef in the World).
During this episode, he shares how reading poetry and writing postcards get his creative juices going (8:30), the value he’s found in writing his pieces and books in longhand (30:32), his approach to writing profiles (42:30), and more!
Current curiosities:
Ben: On Writing by Stephen King
Jeff: Evil Geniuses by Kurt Ande...
2020-10-041h 01
How Do You Do? PodcastHaley Boston, how do you write horror for TV & film?Haley Boston is a Los Angeles-based film & TV writer, who recently wrote on Amazon's HUNTERS and Netflix’s BRAND NEW CHERRY FLAVOR and was listed on the 2019 Young & Hungry list, for Hollywood's Top New Writers. She sits down with Ben to talk about how she determines if her writing is scary enough (13:30), how she processes notes from producers & executives (32:00), the importance of leaning into one's strength when in a writers room (40:46), and more!
Current curiosities:
Ben: The impact of streaming services
Haley: How to avoid dangerous situations
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2020-09-2752 min
How Do You Do? PodcastRowan Ricardo Phillips, how do you write poetry and prose?Rowan Ricardo Phillips is the award-winning author of three books of poems (Heaven, The Ground, and Living Weapon) and two essay collections (The Circuit and When Blackness Rhymes with Blackness), as well as a professor at Princeton University and Williams College.
During this episode, he shares his writing process for The Circuit and Living Weapon, his approach to writing poetry vs. prose, how he comes up with titles for his poems, and more!
Current curiosities:
Ben: 2020 NBA Playoffs
Rowan: Empathy
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2020-09-2048 min
How Do You Do? PodcastNikoli Partiyeli, how do you do photography, design, and music?Nikoli Partiyeli is a Los Angeles based creative who excels in creative direction by using his practices in photography, design, and videography by always putting his touch on each project. Partiyeli has worked with artists such as Wallows, Quincy, and Pixel Terror and has worked with other creative projects, like Hotpoint and The Luna Collective. Most recently he’s been on the road with Wallows as their tour photographer and BTS videographer, highlighting their moments on and off the road. Whether it be photo, design or branding, Partiyeli is able to tap into a variety of creative pursuits for hi...
2020-09-1336 min
How Do You Do? PodcastDeja Riley, how do you do fitness instruction & inspire people to perspire?Deja Riley is the founder of Deja Riley Athletics, a health, wellness & fitness company that provides services, products and inspiration for people of all ages, levels and walks of life. After a decade in the dance industry -- dancing for artists such as Beyoncé, Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Trey Songz & Lady Gaga -- she transitioned into the fitness space, where she is now a host on PopSugar and her own YouTube channel.
She sits down with Ben to talk about the Sep. 2020 SELF magazine cover story she was featured in ("What It Means to Be Black in Fi...
2020-09-0644 min
How Do You Do? PodcastThe Way We Met's Brooklyn Sherman, how do you create a social media phenomenon?Brooklyn Sherman is the creator of the social media account, The Way We Met, which currently has over 800K followers between Instagram and Facebook. The platform shares the accounts of how couples met, but moreover, showcases modern-day love and relationships. Brooklyn sits down with Ben to talk about how she gets strangers to open up about their relationships (10:20), how she's seen dating evolve (26:17), how she often finds herself in the role of impromptu therapist (31:18), and more!
[NOTE: This episode was recorded before COVID-19.]
Current curiosities:
Ben: Improv
Brooklyn: Modern Romance by Aziz...
2020-08-3046 min
How Do You Do? PodcastChado Tea Room's Tek Mehreteab, how do you run a tea room & create tea blends?Tek Mehreteab is the co-CEO of Chado Tea Room. Originally from Eritrea, he was initially hired as a cook at Chado in 1999 when he walked into the original L.A. location on West 3rd. St. and he was subsequently promoted by founders Devan and Reena Shah to run the business with them. Tek sits down with Ben to talk about his focus on customer education and the story behind each tea (13:17), tea & chocolate pairings (23:30), what he looks for in teas (34:46), and more!
Current curiosities:
Ben: @indianmatchmakingshow
Tek: Cultural delicacies (i.e. bird's nest s...
2020-08-2345 min
How Do You Do? PodcastBrig Muñoz-Liebowitz, how do you write sitcoms?Brig Muñoz-Liebowitz is a TV comedy writer, whose credits include NBC's Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Pop TV's One Day at a Time, and Disney+ Diary of a Future President. She sits down with Ben to talk about her writing process for pilots (13:53), her prep for the beginning of a writers room (a.k.a. "blue sky-ing"), her approach to pitching (40:12), and more!
Current curiosities:
Ben: IFC's Documentary Now!
Brig: A Year of Polygamy podcast
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Ben: @b...
2020-08-1650 min
How Do You Do? PodcastGirl Meets Glass' Tanisha Townsend, how do you become a wine expert?Tanisha Townsend is the Chief Wine Officer of lifestyle agency, Girl Meets Glass, through which she leads wine classes and tours in Paris (and virtually). She sits down with Ben to talk about questions she asks winemakers during tastings (16:45), factors she considers when she’s judging wines (30:54), why she values the story behind a bottle of wine (41:27), and more!
Current curiosities:
Ben: Taste the Nation (Hulu)
Tanisha: Online learning
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Tanisha Townsend: @girlmeetsglass
How Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpod
Ben: @benhannani
Website: www.h...
2020-08-0947 min
How Do You Do? PodcastFourward's Ivana Martinez, how do you manage actors?Ivana Martinez is a talent manager at Fourward, where she represents actors. She sits down with Ben to talk about how she's channeled her love of actors into being a talent rep, as opposed to a casting director (22:30); the enlightening perspective on rejection that she communicates to her clients after an audition that doesn't result in the role (32:11); how she gives constructive criticism to her clients (45:53); and more!
Current curiosities:
Ben: writer J.R. Moehringer
Ivana: Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez (on Netflix)
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2020-08-0254 min
How Do You Do? PodcastClay Williams, how do you do food photography & co-run Black Food Folks?Clay Williams is Brooklyn-based photographer specializing in food, drinks and events. He's also the co-founder of Black Food Folks, a fellowship of Black professionals working in food, food service and food media. He sits down to talk with Ben about how we can be better allies in the food world (21:09), what distinguishes food photography from other forms of photography (36:35), his editing process after a shoot (48:45), and more!
Current Curiosities:
Ben: Montreal bagels
Clay: Increasing representation in food media
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Clay Williams: @ultraclay / Black Food Folks: @blackfoodfolks
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2020-07-2654 min
How Do You Do? PodcastMat Harawitz, how do you write comedy for late night, roasts, and sitcoms?Mat Harawitz is a comedy writer. He sits down with Ben to talk about how doing stand-up has made him a better writer (16:41), his experience writing for roasts (34:27); what he's learned from transitioning into writing sitcoms (43:34); and more!
Current Curiosities:
Ben: Einstein by Walter Isaacson
Mat: @dailystoic
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Ben: @benhannani
Website: www.hdydpod.com
Our guests' jams can be found on the "HDYD Jams" playlist on Spotify!
2020-07-1959 min
How Do You Do? PodcastLet's Talk Wine's Lea Faith Williams, how do you educate people about wine?Lea Faith Williams is the owner & founder of New York City-based Let's Talk Wine, where she facilitates tastings, tours, and events. She sits down with Ben to talk about how she educates people about wine in an accessible way (20:43), dos and don'ts of wine & food pairings (26:53), what she looks for in wines (35:50), and more!
Curiosities:
Ben: Facial recognition technology
Lea: Dining & hospitality in a post-COVID world
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Lea Faith Williams: @lovelywinelady
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Ben: @benhannani
Website: www.hdydpod.c...
2020-07-1251 min
How Do You Do? PodcastAlex Banayan, how do you write a #1 international bestseller?Alex Banayan is the author of #1 international bestseller, The Third Door: The Wild Quest to Uncover How the World's Most Successful People Launched Their Careers. He sits down with Ben to talk about how the Harry Potter book series has inspired his writing style (18:20), where meditation fits into his creative process (25:24), how he structures his days when writing (27:45), and more!
Current Curiosities (note: this episode was recorded before COVID-19):
Ben: Whoop
Alex: Stand-up comedy
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2020-07-0535 min
How Do You Do? PodcastHealthy Life by Jess' Jessica Mehraban, how do you coach clients on holistic health & nutrition?Jessica Mehraban is a Registered Nutritional Health Coach and the creator of Healthy Life by Jess, an online community for people to gain valuable and easy-to-follow tips they can use in everyday life. She sits down with Ben to talk about tips for unplugging (14:25), how she helps introduce her clients to transformational lifestyle changes (22:52), resources she utilizes in her own wellness practice (35:24), and more!
Current curiosities (note: this episode was recorded before COVID-19):
Ben: Intermittent fasting
Jessica: Gut health
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How Do You D...
2020-06-2840 min
How Do You Do? PodcastJerron Horton, how do you do stand-up comedy & write for TV?Jerron Horton is a stand-up comedian, TV writer, and actor. He sits down with Ben to talk about how he balances his time & energy between working in a writers room by day and doing stand-up in the evening (18:26), how he deals with hecklers (25:06), how he bounces back from a rough set (39:18), and more!
Current curiosities:
Ben: Women of Troy (HBO)
Jerron: What compels police brutality toward African-Americans?
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Jerron Horton: @jerronhorton
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Ben: @benhannani
Website: www.hdydpod.co...
2020-06-2148 min
How Do You Do? PodcastBesa Mi Vino's Michael Radnia, how do you create & market a canned wine brand?Michael Radnia is the co-founder of Besa Mi Vino, a canned wine brand featuring organic, vegan beverages. He sits down with Ben to talk about how sustainability was the key to launching his business in an industry where he didn't have prior expertise (9:09), the value in offering equity to influencers through the brand's Influencer Ambassador Program (28:15), the mindful way he structures his time in order to grow his business (37:28), and more!
Current curiosities:
Ben: Natural wines
Michael: The increase in veganism
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2020-06-1445 min
How Do You Do? PodcastGail M. Davis, how do you do interior design?Gail M. Davis is an interior designer who has been featured in House Beautiful, ADPro, domino magazine, Design Sponge, and more. She sits down with Ben to talk about lessons she's learned from running her own business, Gail Davis Designs (16:10); her A-Z process of working with clients (22:16); her recommendation to anyone seeking the right interior designer for their home (33:30); and more!
Current curiosities:
Ben: #blackAF (on Netflix)
Gail: The ongoing dialogue around race relations
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Gail M. Davis: @gaildavisdesigns
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2020-06-0743 min
How Do You Do? PodcastThe New York Times' Sharon Attia, how do you create content & edit social media?Sharon Attia is the social media editor for the gender initiative of The New York Times (@nytgender) and Feminist Fight Club (@feministfightclub). She sits down with Ben to talk about her insight into how brands can utilize Instagram in a creative, engaging way (6:42); the value she's found in using humor as an entry point to communicate serious topics (23:54); the concept of the "engagement funnel" and the importance of meeting her audience where they're at (30:08); and more!
A few projects she's worked on that we reference in this episode:
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2020-05-3153 min
How Do You Do? PodcastMadhappy's Peiman Raf, how do you launch & grow a socially-conscious lifestyle brand?Peiman Raf is the co-founder of Madhappy, an optimistic lifestyle label. He sits down with Ben to talk about the A-Z process of creating the brand’s clothing (13:10), how he & his co-founders have navigated various challenges from their launch date until now (30:34), how the brand is facilitating a dialogue around mental health (43:42), and more!
Current curiosities:
Ben: Abstract: The Art of Design (on Netflix)
Peiman: How retail is changing
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Ben: @benhannani
Website: www...
2020-05-2450 min
How Do You Do? PodcastJS2 PR's Shannon Toobi, how do you do food & beverage PR?Shannon Toobi is an Account Supervisor at JS2 PR, where her clients include Pasta Sisters, The Original Farmers Market, Los Angeles Times The Taste, and The Milky Way, among others. She sits down with Ben to talk about her strategies to attract customers to restaurants (7:39), collaborating with restaurateurs on activations (22:19), how social media has changed food & beverage PR (41:57), and more!
Current curiosities:
Ben: Cooking
Shannon: Experiential dining & hospitality
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Ben: @benhannani
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2020-05-1746 min
How Do You Do? PodcastCamille Shooshani, how do you make a documentary?Camille Shooshani is an Iranian-American writer & director and the filmmaker behind the documentary, LÉA & I, now streaming on Netflix. She sits down with Ben to talk about her preparations for filming on the road (11:49), the process for writing and voicing the narrations in the documentary (25:13), what it was like shooting Ayahuasca ceremonies that she participated in (36:13), and more!
Current curiosities:
Ben: Bombshell
Camille: Extinction Rebellion
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Ben: @benhannani
Website: www.hdydpod.com
2020-05-1048 min
How Do You Do? PodcastLucky Day's Joshua Javaheri, how do you create a chart-topping mobile app?Joshua Javaheri is the CEO & founder of Lucky Day, a free mobile app where users can play casino-style games and have the chance to win real money. He sits down with Ben to talk about when he first recognized that his idea for the app was worth pursuing (10:10), how he got his initial round of seed funding (24:50), how he tailors his company's job descriptions & promotions to keep people in positions that they're passionate about (50:30), and more!
Current curiosities:
Ben: Global Positioning System (GPS)
Joshua: Cold-calls & emails
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2020-05-0355 min
How Do You Do? PodcastJulie Goler, how do you lead book groups & inspire students to enjoy reading?Julie Goler is a leading book group facilitator in Los Angeles and an educator of nearly three decades, in which capacity she designed and spearheads the common book program called The Hero Project for Beverly Hills Unified School District. She sits down with Ben to talk about how she structures book club meetings to build a sense of community (18:11), her suggestions for starting a book club that will last (33:25), how she fosters a love of reading in her students (37:16), and more!
Current curiosities:
Ben: Speed-reading
Julie: Lena Waithe
Books referenced in thi...
2020-04-2647 min
How Do You Do? PodcastBaaz Bites' Jordan Elist, how do you create a new food product & secure a shelf in grocery stores?Jordan Elist is the co-founder and Chief Tahdig Officer of Baaz Bites. He sits down with Ben to talk about developing a new food product (8:58), creative strategies to attract customers when testing the product at a local farmers market (27:32), securing a spot in the frozen food section of grocery stores & nationwide shipping within a year of the product’s launch (38:06), and more!
Current curiosities:
Ben: Chef René Redzepi (as written about in the book, Hungry by Jeff Gordinier)
Jordan: Digital minimalism
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Jordan Elist: @baazbites
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2020-04-1959 min
How Do You Do? PodcastZoe Marshall, how do you write TV dramas?Zoe Marshall is a TV writer and serves on the Board of Directors for the Writers’ Guild of America West. She sits down with Ben to talk about the structure of an hour-long drama (13:58), her process for writing outlines and scripts (37:46), what she keeps in mind for writing samples (41:45), and more!
Current curiosities:
Ben: Deepfakes & the "Liar’s Dividend" (as written about in the Dec. 2019 WIRED article, "The problem with deepfakes? People don't care what's real”)
Zoe: Vinyl records
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2020-04-1255 min
How Do You Do? PodcastJoseph Cohan, how do you design homes?Joseph Cohan is a licensed Architect in California and is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). He sits down with Ben to talk about the A-Z process of designing a home (12:55), sources he draws upon for design inspiration (18:30), an in-depth analysis of recent homes he’s worked on (41:11), and more!
Current curiosities:
Ben: Stahl House
Joseph: Reddit Showerthoughts
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Joseph Cohan: @ayoitsjoco
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Ben: @benhannani
Website: www.hdydpod.com
Our guests' jams ca...
2020-04-0556 min
How Do You Do? PodcastIntroducing: How Do You Do? PodcastHi, I’m Ben Hannani. I am fascinated with people who create and always wonder, “How do they do that?!” I invite you to join me as I ask my guests to share the nuances of their process.
Whether an architect shares how they design a home or a screenwriter breaks down how they write a script, we’ll learn about their unique approach to their craft.
So what are you waiting for? Subscribe now to How Do You Do? on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you download podcasts!
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2020-03-2900 min