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Rich Little Brokegirls50. The Deep End: Meet Danielle Robay | Breakthroughs, Breakdowns & Bold MovesMeet Danielle Robay—Founder & Host of PRETTYSMART and Question Everything. She’s built a career on curiosity, deep conversations, and daring to ask the questions most people avoid. But before the polished interviews and viral soundbites, there was the leap—the uneasy, what-if moment we all face before betting on ourselves.A lot of us know Danielle as the sharp mind behind PRETTYSMART or one of the bright faces of Hello Sunshine, but in this episode, you’re going to meet her as a friend—and as a woman who knows firsthand that if you build it, they will...
2025-02-041h 12
QUESTION EVERYTHINGReversing Aging and Rethinking Health: What Harvard’s ‘Mother of Mindfulness’ Wants You to Know: Dr. Ellen LangerDr. Ellen Langer, known as the “mother of mindfulness,” and the first woman ever tenured in psychology at Harvard University and joins PRETTYSMART for an unforgettable conversation that will challenge everything you think you know about health, aging, and control over your life. With decades of groundbreaking research, Dr. Langer has reshaped our understanding of the mind’s power to transform the body and revolutionized how we approach healing, decision-making, and resilience. In this eye-opening episode, we explore: The one phrase she lives by (it changed Danielle’s life). Why the traditional “mind-body connection” is outdated—and how embraci...
2025-01-0959 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGThe Seven Words That Saved My Life with Jessica HoppeJessica Hoppe is a Honduran-Ecuadorian writer and creator of @NuevaYorka. She recently released her first memoir “First in the Family: A Story of Survival, Recovery and the American Dream” Today she joins PRETTYSMART and shares: Her battle with alcohol addiction—and why she took her story public. How society’s view of addiction differs for white people vs. people of color. The systems failing those struggling with addiction—and the changes we desperately need. The 7 words a stranger said that saved her life. How shame fuels addiction, and why we need to ask better questions. The weight of American Ex...
2024-12-191h 00QUESTION EVERYTHINGCreating Systemic Change: Keely Cat-Wells on The Untapped Power of the Disabled CommunityKeely Cat-Wells is an entrepreneur and disability rights advocate that truly believes kindness can change the world. At 17, Keely was living her dream of attending a dance academy in London when she started experiencing health scares which led to multiple surgeries, medical malpractice and ended with a permanent ileostomy. It changed the trajectory of her life, and it led Keely to create monumental change for the disability community with the launch of her businesses C Talent and Making Space – both aimed at creating space for disabled talent. Most recently, Keely worked with disability rights advocate Sophie Morgan to get mo...
2024-10-2458 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGImposter Syndrome & Rewriting The Stories We Tell Ourselves: Dr. Lisa Orbé-AustinDo you have imposter syndrome? You’re not alone—70% of people will experience imposter syndrome at some point, and today, Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin is here to help us break free. As a psychologist, imposter syndrome expert, and bestselling author of Own Your Greatness and Your Unstoppable Greatness, Dr. Orbé-Austin dives deep into how imposter syndrome shows up in our lives—and, most importantly, how we can overcome it. In this episode of PRETTYSMART, she reveals: The subtle signs that imposter syndrome is creeping in The powerful link between self-worth and imposter syndrome Is there a link between...
2024-10-1052 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGWho’s That Girl? Eve Reveals AllShe’s a Grammy-winning, multi-platinum rapper, singer-songwriter, Emmy-nominated actor, mother, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. You know her for the iconic hit Who’s That Girl? Now, Eve is here on PRETTYSMART, ready to finally answer that question. In her new memoir, she opens up like never before, giving us an intimate glimpse into her life and journey as she shares: How she knew she didn’t want a regular life and was destined for something big. How she never imagined her music career would go beyond just her debut album. Her experience with Ruff Ryders and how it differed from h...
2024-09-2644 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGBehind the Glamour: Taylor Hill on Beauty, Modeling, and Self-WorthAt just 14, Taylor Hill became a full-time model, and by 18, she had booked the career-defining role of walking in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, becoming one of the youngest models to do so. Since then, Taylor has graced the covers of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar and walked for fashion powerhouses like Versace, Chanel, and Dolce & Gabbana during Fashion Weeks in New York, Milan, and Paris. Now 28, Taylor is stepping into a new chapter as an entrepreneur, launching Tate & Taylor, a brand offering a holistic shopping experience for pet owners. On PRETTYSMART, Taylor reflects on her 14-year fashion care...
2024-09-1959 min
Camera Ready & AbelQuestion Everything with Danielle RobayEveryone from Socrates to Euripedes to Virgil Abloh has commanded us to Question Everything. My guest for this episode, television host and professional interviewer Danielle Robay, figured out early on that questions are a superpower - and all of us can develop and tap into it.
At a critical time in Danielle's career, when she was rebounding from the dream job that turned out to be a soul crushing mistake, she turned her superpower inward, asking herself five thoughtful questions per day, and emerged more confident and more clear and committed to her path.
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2024-09-1741 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGWinning Big: Sarah Spain’s Rules for Success + Not Having RegretsFor over two decades, Emmy & Peabody Award winning Journalist, Sarah Spain has made her mark as a sports reporter. She’s spent over a dozen of those years at ESPN, working as a host, producer and writer. She’s also a radio host and hosts her own podcast “Good Game with Sarah Spain” on iHeart. Today she’s joining PRETTYSMART to share her journey from young athlete to award winning sports journalist. She shares: Why it never occurred to her growing up that she could have a career in sports. Why we need to do a better job talking to y...
2024-08-301h 04QUESTION EVERYTHINGHow to Build the Community You Desire: with Cat LantiguaCat Lantigua is a first-generation Dominican-American author, community architect, podcast host and creative strategist helping to build spaces that foster soul-centered conversations and a sense of belonging. Today she joins PRETTYSMART to share all about her new book “Build It and They Will Come - A Guide to Architecting Intentional Community.” She Shares: How she learned to embrace herself as a kid even though she felt she was always standing out. How she manifested friendships that really allowed her to be herself. Why it’s so important to leave room for spontaneity and get out of your routine if you’...
2024-08-0848 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGTransform Your Relationships: The Art of Listening with Julie Rice of Peoplehood & SoulCycleJulie Rice and Elizabeth Cutler founded SoulCycle in 2006 along and sold it in 2011 (for approximately 90 million dollars each). Now they have launched what they are calling a workout for your relationships- Peoplehood. 60 minute guided groups where you learn to speak freely and listen deeply. Julie joins PRETTYSMART today so share both about her entrepreneurial journey and why becoming a better listener as changed the trajectory of her life. She shares: How working in Hollywood really helped her when it came to creating SoulCycle. Why SoulCycle resonated and how it changed the game in creating exercise as a lifestyle...
2024-07-2549 min
$HMONEY RadioThe Real Deal w/ Danielle Robay, Host of PRETTYSMART"I always thought I was going to have to marry someone who understands money 'cause I don't understand it." - Danielle RobayAll that glitters is not gold. Danielle Robay will be the first to tell you. Danielle is a TV host, journalist, content creator, and long-awaited interviewee on $HMONEY Radio, best known for hosting PRETTYSMART and The Bright Side by Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine.In thought-provoking conversations with some of today's most dynamic voices – from entrepreneurs and...
2024-07-1237 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGReleasing The Shameful Parts Of Your Story with Emmy-nominated writer Chelsea DevantezChelsea Devantez is an Emmy-nominated writer, comedian, director, and host of the podcast Glamorous Trash. She was Jon Stewart’s Head Writer for Apple TV+'s The Problem with Jon Stewart and has also written for Not Dead Yet, Girls5Eva, and Bless this Mess, among others. Chelsea’s memoir “I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This (But I’m Going to Anyway) is out now and today she returns to PRETTYSMART to talk all about it! She shares: Why courage for her to tell her story publicly was the last resort (but why she’s so glad she decided t...
2024-06-271h 06QUESTION EVERYTHINGStop Resisting Your Own Intuition + Live a “Yes, And” Life with Ego NwodimComedian, Writer and star of Saturday Night Live, Ego Nwodim, joins PRETTYSMART! She shares: What it means to live a “Yes, And” life Auditioning for SNL even though she wasn’t sure she wanted the role (and the key reason she thinks she got the job) Life at SNL ( the most anxiety inducing days of the week) How Keenan Thompson helped her believe in her own intuition How she balances her schedule and dating How she never even wanted to take improv in the first place How improv has helped make her a better person Follow Ego here
2024-06-1350 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGRelease Stress and Trauma From Your Body (Get Out of Functional Freeze) Using Somatic Healing with Liz Tenuto (The Workout Witch)The Workout Witch, Liz Tenuto, joins PRETTYSMART to teach us how to release trauma and get rid of chronic pain through somatic exercises and therapy. With a Degree in Psychology from UCSB, somatic certifications in Feldenkrais and Pilates with a specialization in injuries & pathologies, and 15 years of teaching experience, she's been changing the conversation around how trauma and anxiety affect the body for 15 years. She shares: What it means if you scroll on your phone for an hour at night Her personal journey with chronic pain and how she discovered somatic exercises. Why an...
2024-05-1645 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGMake Your Life a Joy Bomb + Live Shamelessly with Heidi ClementsHeidi Clements is a 63 year old writer, clothing enthusiast, storyteller. She’s also the incredible and inspiring @WelcometoHeidi on Instagram where she doles out no nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is life advice to her half a million followers who are mostly in their 20s and 30s. Today she joins PRETTYSMART to share her story + some of the lessons she’s learned in each decade. We discuss: The impact she’s made on younger women and especially when it comes to views on aging How she was able to live without shame and always stay true to herself How she got over caring w...
2024-04-111h 00QUESTION EVERYTHINGThe Four Steps for a Healthy, Powerful, Vibrant + Love Filled Life with Somatic Therapist + Life Coach Alyssa NobrigaAlyssa Nobriga is a licensed Clinical Somatic Psychotherapist and lifecoach - today she’s joining PRETTYSMART to share the keys to having healthy, powerful, vibrant and fulfilling relationships. We discuss: The four levels of love (and what they mean for your relationships) Why we almost always attract a partner who triggers us. What to expect when you uplevel yourself even if your partner doesn’t. Alyssa’s number one hack for a healthy relationship. The difference between being protective and being vulnerable in your relationship. How to know if you’re a tiger or a turtle in your re...
2024-03-2141 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGWhat If Everything You're Too Scared To Try Actually Works Out? With Lizzy MathisActress, model, founder and editor in chief of The Cool Mom Co, Lizzy Mathis joins PRETTYSMART. She shares candidly about: How grief over the loss of her mother has shaped her. How Tyra Banks became her mentor and what she’s learned from her. Why it’s so important to her to pour into other women. Why she views both happiness and rejection as a choice. The two things in life that changed her the most. The inspiration behind The Cool Mom Co - and how she wasn’t always sure she wanted kids! Why it’s important to remember...
2024-02-2246 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGLeadership, Red Flags, and Toxicity in the Workplace with Susanna Kislenko Ever wonder why your work environment is toxic? Or why your boss is such a terrible leader? Do you know what to look for or ask in a job interview to understand a company’s culture? Social psychologist Susanna Kislenko is the authority on leadership, red flags and toxicity in the workplace. She’s a Doctor of Philosophy who focuses on leadership, researching, and supporting founder leadership in the startup environment and currently serves as the Skoll Centre Postdoctoral Fellow, specializing in Leading for Impact at Oxford University's Saïd Business School. Today she shares: How to deter...
2023-11-091h 02QUESTION EVERYTHINGWhat Does it Mean to be Tapped In to Culture? With Va$htieVa$htie Kola is known as “downtown’s sweetheart.” What does that nickname mean? It depends on who you ask. She’s a New York-based DJ, Director, Filmmaker, Designer, Creative Consultant, DJ and style icon whose influence has been felt far and wide. She has emerged as a role model for young tastemakers.” In other words, she’s kind of like the OG influencer. And she broke barriers in 2010 when she became the first woman ever to craft a collaborative Air Jordan sneaker! Today she shares: What it was like to direct music videos for stars like Justin Bieber and Ke...
2023-10-1941 min
Camera Ready & AbelQuestion Everything with Danielle RobayEveryone from Socrates to Euripedes to Virgil Abloh has commanded us to Question Everything. My guest for this episode, television host and professional interviewer Danielle Robay, figured out early on that questions are a superpower - and all of us can develop and tap into it.
At a critical time in Danielle's career, when she was rebounding from the dream job that turned out to be a soul crushing mistake, she turned her superpower inward, asking herself five thoughtful questions per day, and emerged more confident and more clear and committed to her path.
Danielle s...
2023-08-0139 min
Dear FoundHer...Question Everything: The Power of Asking Great Questions with, TV HOST and Founder, Danielle Robay“Somehow you leap and the net appears. And I don't know how or why, but you just leap,” shares Danielle Robay, TV Host, Podcast Host and Founder.Learn how to harness the power of asking great questions from the Queen of Questions herself, Danielle Robay! Following in the footsteps of her mentor and friend, the one and only Larry King, Danielle has asking the right questions down to a science, gamifying it through her best-selling card game, Question Everything: 52 Cards for Deep(er) Conversation. As a journalist, tv host, and now podcast host of PRETTYSMART, understanding how...
2023-07-1156 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGThe Most Important Relationship is With Yourself: with ALOKInternationally acclaimed artist, poet, author, comedian, and speaker, Alok Vaid Menon joins PRETTYSMART! They share: What it was like being bullied as a child and how it impacted them. Their daily relationship with self acceptance and self hatred. How transitioning is not about gender for them. Why they feel the most beautiful when they are telling the truth. How we are politicizing just being and the impact of that. Why they think so many people are triggered by the concept of transgender rights. Their thoughts on color! Why we all need t...
2023-06-291h 08QUESTION EVERYTHINGHow Our Relationships with Our Fathers Impact Us: with Craig MelvinWe talk frequently about what it means to be a mother on this podcast. But what about what it means to be a father? And how do our relationships with our father’s impact us? Co-host of the Today show, anchor at NBC and author of the book "Pops: Learning to Be a Son and a Father." joins PRETTYSMART to talk about fatherhood, parenting and what his relationship with his dad has taught him about himself. He shares: Why we need to stop expecting people to become something they have no examples of. Why the hard times in...
2023-06-2258 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGHow to Have Great Sex! With Vanessa + Xander MarinSex therapist Vanessa Marin and her husband, Xander join PRETTYSMART to discuss their mission to help people have more (and better!) sex. They share: What made them decide to start working together and helping others improve their sex lives. What is off limits for them when it comes to talking about sex publicly. Their philosophy on why sex is so important in relationships. What it really means to have great sex. Why we are all afraid to talk about sex. How sex changes as we age. The two different sex drive types and...
2023-06-011h 16QUESTION EVERYTHINGHow to Recognize Opportunities In Unexpected Places: with Aurora James (Wildflower)Aurora James, founder of the luxury brand Brother Vellies + the 15 Percent Pledge joins PRETTYSMART to share stories, lessons from her new memoir “Wildflower.” She shares: Her memoir “Wildflower” and the story behind the title. Why fashion was a unifier in her house growing up. The crucial life lesson her mom taught her at a very young age. Why identity is complicated for her and why it inspired her to write her book. The impact her modeling career had on her mental health. Why she wants to co-parent 5 kids with 5 different male friends. Why she was arrested when she was in college...
2023-05-251h 03QUESTION EVERYTHINGKelly Rowland + Jessica McKay: Modern Motherhood + Why Girl Groups Are NecessaryGrammy Award–winning artist Kelly Rowland and educator Jessica McKay join the podcast to talk about motherhood and share their children’s book Always with You, Always with Me. They discuss: The inspiration behind the book and the struggles of being a working mom. Why representation in books and media is so important (and what happens when there is a lack of it). Mom guilt and how they work through it. How writing this book impacted how they think about their own mothers. Jessica’s inspiring views on flipping the narrative around motherhood + career How Kelly was able to forgive...
2023-05-181h 05QUESTION EVERYTHINGWhy Unpaid Labor Hurts More Than Just Mothers: with author Angela GarbesAuthor Angela Garbes joins the pod today to dive deep into her book “Essential Labor: Mothering as Social Change” and discusses the economic, political and ideological systems that have shaped the way our society sees care work. She shares: Why care work and mothering is so undervalued in American society. How lack of compensation for care workers is a uniquely American problem. Mothering as a verb instead of a noun How the majority of Americans believe in more support for domestic workers/why our government does not represent us any longer. How both the weal...
2023-05-1153 minQUESTION EVERYTHING15 Questions to Ask a Friend Going Through a Hard Time: with LaurelBox Founders Johanna + DeniseWorried about a friend? Or unsure of how to support someone going through a hard time? In honor Mental Health Awareness month, Danielle partnered with LaurelBox to create a free digital download to help us connect with and support friends going through a hard time. Here are 15 Questions: FREE DIGITAL DOWNLOAD: HTTPS://WWW.LAURELBOX.COM/PRODUCTS/GRIEF-SUPPORT-GUIDE-FREE-DIGITAL-DOWNLOAD Laurel Box is a female founded business – created by cousins Denise Wolfe and Johanna Mutz. They create heartfelt, personalized sympathy gifts for people who’ve experienced loss, to help nourish the hearts and support people going through a difficult season of life. We...
2023-05-0457 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGAttach Your Style to Your Story: with Celebrity Stylist Karla WelchHollywood stylist and co-founder of “The Period Company,” Karla Welch joins PRETTYSMART to share her journey as both a stylist to the stars and as an entrepreneur. She shares: How she went from working in restaurants to working in fashion. Why she believes she’s always surrounded by a little bit of magic (and how that mindset has helped her). The stories behind some of the iconic looks she’s created for some of the biggest stars (Hailey + Justin Bieber, Olivia Wilde, Sarah Paulson, Tracee Ellis Ross to name a few!) Her creative process behind dressing...
2023-04-2055 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGWhat Happens When Women Forget Themselves: with Steph Jagger, Writer and Life CoachSteph Jagger is a bestselling author, life coach, and speaker. Her grandmother had dementia and her mother, early onset Alzheimer’s. Steph says “my biggest fear is the fact that I live inside of a lineage of forgetfulness. I don’t want to forget. I want to remember.” We spend decades building a life and wanting to remember it all. We save photos, we take home movies. In her new memoir Everything Left to Remember, she explores what’s left when our memories are taken from us. We discuss: What we learn about our own stories through our families sto...
2023-04-131h 05
Called & CrownedE! News Danielle Robay: What She Learned From Larry King & How to Ask Great QuestionsHello everyone! Welcome to The ITfactor Show! I’m so excited to have as my guest today, Danielle Robay. She’s a world-class, TV host and journalist, currently the host of E! News’ “While You Were Streaming”, creator of the video podcast “PrettySmart” and the best-selling card game “Question Everything: 52 Cards For Deep(er) Conversation”, noted by Forbes as a “game changer”.
In May of 2017, Danielle was named as co-host of Chicago’s newest morning show WCIU’s The Jam. As the youngest morning TV Host in Chicago, she brought her trademark blend of energy, wit, and candid cultural commentary...
2023-04-1250 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGHow to Manifest, For Real: with Psychic Medium Rebecca RosenWorld Renowned Psychic Medium and Best-Selling Author Rebecca Rosen joins PRETTYSMART to talk about her new book, “What’s Your Heaven: 7 Lessons to Heal the Past and Live Fully Now.” She shares: 3 tangible ways to raise your vibe + frequency. The one major thing that might be blocking you from manifesting the things you want. How to tell the difference between intuition + anxious mind thoughts. Who is Team Spirit? And how we can all utilize them to help us + guide us? A new way to reframe when hard things show up for us in life. Wh...
2023-03-3053 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGHeartbreak: Unpacking The Pain + Learning From It: with Tefi PessoaWith 1.6 Million followers, TikTok star Tefi Pessoa has built a community where she has become famous for her thoughtful and heartfelt advice on love, mental health, heartbreak and more. There’s a reason she’s been called the internet’s BFF. Today she joins PRETTYSMART to delve deep into all things love, dating and heartbreak. She shares: Why men are who they are at 35. What she’s learned from heartbreak. Why even after heartbreak love is still magical. How to not let heartbreak or bad relationships break your spirit. How she is able to never compromise who she is in rela...
2023-02-161h 04QUESTION EVERYTHINGWordslut: Sexist Language + How it Shapes Us: with Linguist Amanda MontellLANGUAGE + POWER, GENDER, RACE: Linguist and writer Amanda Montell is here to discuss reclaiming gendered insults, cursing, women's linguistic innovation, sexism in our language and owning your own voice. She is the author of two critically acclaimed books, Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language and Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism She is also a creator and host of the hit podcast, Sounds Like A Cult. Today she joins PRETTYSMART to expand on her book Wordslut. She wants you to feel empowered by language instead of silenced by it. She shares: Why young wom...
2023-01-2648 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGNo One is Going To Save You (and Other Life Lessons): with Nicco AnnanActor, dancer, choreographer and star of the hit Starz drama P-Valley, Nicco Annan is bringing his magic to PRETTYSMART today. The Detroit-born actor refused to conform to a Hollywood template and instead has made a name for himself by embracing his individuality and following his intuition. His portrayal of Uncle Clifford (the revolutionary + beloved character) has earned him critical acclaim as well as nominations from the NAACP and independent spirit awards. Danielle + Nicco discuss: The meaningful lesson he learned in high school + how that has carried him in life. How being told he was too big to be...
2023-01-1247 min
The Burn Out Brighter PodcastDeveloping: The Spirit Lift (ft. prettysmart games!) - The Burn Out Brighter Podcast #166This week, Miko, Ryako, and Audrey from prettysmart games join us to talk about making incredible indie games.
THE SPIRIT LIFT Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/THE_SPIRIT_LIFT/
prettysmart games: https://linktr.ee/prettysmartgames
Miko's Twitch & Twitter: https://www.twitch.tv/drmikachu | https://twitter.com/DrMikachu
The Hot Baddies Club! https://www.hotbaddies.club/
Ryako's Bandcamp: https://ryako.bandcamp.com/
Twigg's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audrey_twigg/?hl=en
Twigg's game "Hide" https://www.audreytwigg.com/hide.html
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2022-11-161h 25
Earn Your HappyDanielle Robay, TV & Podcast Host, On How to Breakthrough The Barrier Of Uncertainty When Working Towards Your DreamThis week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Danielle Robay, a TV host and journalist who is currently the host of E!’s While You Were Streaming. She is the creator of the video podcast PRETTYSMART, and the best-selling card game QUESTION EVERYTHING: 52 Cards For Deep(er) Conversation, noted by Forbes as a “game changer”. Danielle is a big believer in being a self generator and we talk in-depth about putting yourself out there and going for what you want, instead of waiting for someone to bring it to you. We also discuss how there is no fa...
2022-08-2252 min
Financial FeministHow to Be the Most Interesting Person in the Room with Danielle RobayHave you ever walked into a room and wondered how to leave the best impression? Dating with no idea how to connect deeper? Wanting to up your networking game? Today’s guest know’s just how to make you the most interesting person in the room. Danielle Robay is a TV host, journalist, and creator of the PRETTYSMART podcast. She’s an expert at asking thoughtful, unique, and downright fun questions and has interviewed industry heavyweights like Taylor Swift, Simon Cowell, Hellen Mirren, and Tom Hanks. In today’s episode, Danielle talks about how she got noticed as a journali...
2022-05-311h 04QUESTION EVERYTHINGUnderstanding Anxiety: Symptoms and Tips to Overcome It with Psychiatrist Dr. Ellen VoraMore than 40 million Americans suffer from anxiety in any given year. Psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora joins PRETTYSMART to share her functional medicine approach to anxiety and mental health. Psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora joins PRETTYSMART to share her functional medicine approach to anxiety and mental health. She shares: What lifestyle choices could be directly impacting your anxiety (and changes you can make easily.) Foods that could be contributing to your anxiety. The difference between “True Anxiety and False Anxiety” Why conventional medicine tends to view anxiety as a “neck up” problem (and why that is a problem). Why anxiety is a whole-bod...
2022-05-0546 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGWhy You Should Give it Two Dates, Red Flags + All Things Love, Dating & Relationships with Nick Viall & Natalie JoyFormer Bachelor and host of The Viall Files podcast, Nick Viall and his girlfriend, Natalie Joy are here opening up about their own relationship and sharing love, dating and relationship advice. They discuss: Red flags when it comes to dating. Question Everything: Nick & Natalie answer questions from the brand new PRETTYSMART question deck. Nick’s thoughts on The Bachelor franchise and how it’s changed. The best way to approach a stranger you think is cute. Why you should really consider giving someone a second and third date. Love languages and why they are so important to understand in a relation...
2022-02-1040 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGWhat Does it Really Mean to Be a Champion? Renee Montgomery: Making History + Living the (Atlanta) Dream + Changing the WNBAFormer WNBA player and current WNBA team owner of The Dream, Renee Montgomery: Making history as a ‘first’ How basketball changed the trajectory of her life. Why she left the WNBA in 2020 What Kobe Bryant meant to the WNBA Why she thinks there is still such a discrepancy between equal pay in the WNBA & NBA and what needs to be done to close the gap. What people are missing by not watching the WNBA What it was like to become one of the youngest owners of a sports team Why it’s importa...
2022-02-0326 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGLessons in Life + Love with Molly Sims: How to Get Unstuck + Dating, Friendship, Modeling Stories, Favorite Beauty Tricks, and Creating a Life You LoveProducer, Model, Actress, Author, Podcast host of “Lipstick on the Rim,” Lifestyle expert, mom (and of course hilarious TikTok/Reelz creator), Molly Sims is here! She is sharing so many amazing stories and inspiring life lessons including: How she got into modeling and why she quickly wanted to quit. Why she believes she suffers from body dysmorphia after years of working as a model and how that affects her now. What it was really like to prepare for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Her thoughts on inclusivity in the modeling world. Why you should work for free sometimes (and how doi...
2022-01-2743 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGGinger Zee: How to Find Calm After a Storm–Processing Trauma, Depression, Finding SupportGinger Zee is the first ever female chief meteorologist at a major network. She reports the nation’s weather for “Good Morning America” and is also the managing editor of the climate unit at ABC News (you’ve also seen her on Dancing with the Stars). She’s chased her fair share of weather events through the years- hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and wildfires. But it was weathering a more personal storm that took her on a journey of self discovery. Ginger wrote openly about her mental health struggles in her first memoir ‘Natural Disaster’ revealing that after getting her dream job at A...
2022-01-2036 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGFind Your Unicorn Space: How to Reclaim Your Time, Feel More Joy, Get More Out of Your Life with Eve Rodsky (Part Two) When you have too much to do, and more life to live… reclaim your Unicorn Space! From the New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play and “the Marie Kondo of relationships” Eve Rodsky writes an inspirational guide for setting new personal goals, rediscovering your interests, cultivating creativity, and reclaiming your Unicorn Space. Today we talk about how to do that: People report something missing in their lives—that is, unless they create and prioritize time for activities that not only fill their calendars but also unleash their creativity. Rodsky calls this vital time Unicorn Space—the active and open pursuit of cr...
2022-01-1329 min
Confidently Insecuresuck less at SOCIAL ANXIETY | DANIELLE ROBAYsoooooo anyone else get major anxiety about talking to strangers?! How can you be the most interesting person in the room and in this episode, learn a few questions to GUARANTEE A GOOD CONVERSATION!!!??? Danielle Robay teaches us the ART of conversation using her QUESTION EVERYTHING deck to walk us through a few examples :) FOLLOW DANIELLE:https://www.instagram.com/daniellerobay/?hl=enhttps://pod.link/prettysmartBUY KELSEY'S BOOK! AND SENSITIVE MERCH! OUT NOW!BOOK:...
2022-01-1052 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGEve Rodsky: The Relationship Formula– Four Steps to a Happier Partnership and Avoiding Toxic Time Messages (Part One)What is the formula for a successful relationship? Eve Rodsky, author of the bestselling book “Fair Play” (Hello Sunshine x Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick), is here to share her revolutionary, real-world solution to communicating with your partner for increased happiness and satisfaction. Married, partnered, or single, this conversation is eye-opening, inspiring and full of take-aways for your present and future self. Eve shares: How her marriage almost ended over blueberries (and why it didn’t end thanks to Fair Play and the system she created). Why over 30% of partnerships split over household + childcare duties and how we can change it...
2022-01-0642 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGGratitude Meditation: Peace + Fulfillment in the New Year with Jessie De Low (P.S. THANK YOU)Two days before 2022— the new year. How can we celebrate + reflect? And it came to me. I just want to say thank you. When I started the podcast I always thought about using the initials of PRETTYSMART, P.S. because each episode feels like a love letter. Today is my love letter to you. I think some years are questions, and some years are answers. We’ve asked a lot of brilliant people questions this year and one of the big takeaways I’ve had is that while it is really important to be a seeker, the ANSWER always lies within you...
2021-12-3017 min
I Wish Somebody Told MeCan We Change How We Think About Beauty? Plus, A Little Quiz of the YearAbby and Lauren take a look back at some of the most memorable events of 2021 with a fun and embarrassing New Year's game. Abby is a contestant in Lauren’s “quiz” (we use the term loosely.) Which is kind of unfair seeing as Abby is suffering through a migraine. And they welcome the lovely Danielle Robay, host of the PRETTYSMART podcast with a conversation about Danielle’s quest to reframe the concept of beauty and what meetings she wishes she hadn't taken. Produced by Dear Media
2021-12-3045 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGAngela Yee: What Is It Really Like to Be a Woman In The Music Industry? Celebrity Stories, Coworker Conflict + How To Make Your Voice HeardAngela Yee holds her own as a radio DJ, and the only female co-host on the syndicated radio morning show “The Breakfast Club.” She had an unexpected launch into radio, but she’s proven with her work ethic and hustle that she’s a force - and voice - worth listening to. Today Angela shares: How she landed her first radio show + the importance of a good work ethic What it’s like for women working in the music industry Taking vacation days to propel your career forward Why she thinks your co-workers shouldn’t be your friends What she’s le...
2021-12-2339 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGAndrew Yang: How to Move FORWARD, Create a Democracy That Works For Us, Media’s Role In Dividing Us + Bold New Ideas That Make Sense What book prompted his run for President What surprised Yang the most about running for President What were President Biden, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren & Pete Buttegieg were like behind the scenes? Why he thinks our country is more divided than ever before Media’s role in our country’s division Why the two party system is failing us His new third party- the Forward Party and how it could change politics The machinery of American democracy is failing –Yang’s bold new ideas to rewire our country for twenty-first-century problems Is it possible/reasonable to stay optimistic? Yang’s message to young pe...
2021-12-1652 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGThe Big Myth About Women’s Bodies, Trans Athletes in Sports, and The ‘Pink It + Shrink It’ Trick to Avoid: with Dr. Stacy Sims Why do women feel flat despite eating well and working out the same way as their male colleagues? The answer lies in gender bias. Dr. Stacy Sims, PhD, a Female Athlete Performance Physiologist specializing in sex differences is widely recognized as a visionary across the sports performance industry and viral Ted Talk: Women are Not Small Men. Dr. Stacy dispels myths about women’s bodies we have been taught The best workouts/foods to eat for recovery for each phase of your cycle How COVID completely shifted women’s health Trans men & women compete in sports against the other biological sex...
2021-12-0947 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGHow to Use Instagram to Launch a Successful Business + Stand Out In a Saturated Market: Arrae Founder, Siffat HaiderFounder of the successful company Arrae + shot of the podcast Dream Bigger, Siffat Haider joins PRETTYSMART today. After having a horrible history with her own health for years, Siffat noticed a gap in the wellness industry and sought to create a supplement for women that was effective and beautifully packaged. That was the impetus for Arrae - natural supplements that offer women relief from bloat and anxiety. Using her wedding money to start the business, Siffat utilized instagram and influencers to get her product in front of consumers and was profitable in just three short months. And today she’s he...
2021-12-0240 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGOlympian Alexi Pappas: How To Achieve Your Ultimate Dream + Bravely Care For Your Mental HealthAlexi Pappas is an Olympic runner and an award-winning actor and writer. Her memoir-in-essays, "Bravey," was one of my favorite books of the year. She opens up about chasing her wildest dreams, competing at + becoming a national record holder in the 2016 Rio Olympics. But it was what happened AFTER the Olympics that really shaped her. She had severe clinical depression hit, so badly she almost took her own life. With the help of a doctor who helped her see her mental pain the same way as her physical pain-- she has a whole new understanding of mental health and is...
2021-11-2548 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGJustin Baldoni: What Does It Mean To Be Man Enough? Undefining Masculinity + Digging Into Insecurities, Friendships, Love + Leading a Happier LifeWhat does it mean to be Man Enough? Today we are digging in with Justin Baldoni. You probably know Justin from his role as Rafael Solano on the massively popular series ‘Jane the Virgin’, or as a director of the acclaimed film Five Feet Apart. He is on a mission to ‘undefine masculinity’— strip away unhealthy expectations and create more space for men (and everyone else) to fully be themselves. In his book Man Enough’, which has evolved into a podcast community, he shares stories of how society rarely provides space for men to be whole. Today Justin sh...
2021-11-1842 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGMarianna Hewitt: “Why Not Me?” How The Super Influencer Amassed 1 Million Followers + Built A Successful Beauty BrandMarianna Hewitt is one of the OG influencers with over 1 million followers, was named WWD Beauty Inc's Influencer of the Year, and cofounder of the successful clean skincare brand Summer Fridays. Today she’s here to give both some insight and inspiration. We talk about: How she got her start in LA and what it finally took for her to go after her dreams. How she pivoted when she realized her dream of being a TV host wasn’t actually what she wanted. What people don’t understand about the work that goes into being an influencer. The sta...
2021-11-1140 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGLindsay Peoples Wagner: Changing The Fashion Industry + Pursuing A Career Rooted in PurposeLindsay Peoples Wagner was in her late twenties when she became the Editor in Chief of Teen Vogue, making her the youngest Editor-in-Chief in Conde Nast’s History. Now she’s the Editor-in-Chief of New York Magazine’s Fashion Vertical, The Cut and co-founder of the Black in Fashion Council. Today she shares: What it’s like starting out in the fashion industry when you don’t come from money and how she made it happen. Why it’s her mission to open the door to the fashion industry + tell better and more diverse stories The gut decision that changed her career...
2021-11-0445 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGHow to Know When it’s Time to Make a Career Leap + How the Universe Can Only Help You If You Help Yourself with Elise LoehnenElise Loehnen is the host of the podcast “Pulling a Thread” and helped turn “Goop” - Gwyneth Paltrow’s wellness newsletter into a multi-million dollar company. Previously, she was at Condé Nast Traveler and the Deputy Editor of Lucky Magazine. She’s ghost written 12 books (5 NYT bestsellers) including ones for Ellen Degeneres and Lauren Conrad . Elise is an intellectual giant- obsessed with words, culture, systems, how we fit into them + can transcend them. Today she shares a bit of her inspiring journey and what she’s learned along the way. We discuss: How to know when to leave a job. What you MU...
2021-10-2849 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGLearn How To Get What You Want: The Art of Negotiating with FBI Hostage Negotiator Chris VossAs an FBI hostage negotiator, Chris Voss persuaded terrorists, bank robbers, and kidnappers to see things his way. Today he’s talking us through his strategies to help us in everyday negotiations, whether you’re seeking to improve your salary, the service you receive, or your relationships. Get stronger communication skills, game-changing insights into human nature, and more of what you want out of life. This episode is co-hosted by founder of Beyond the Interview, Nicole Behnam. How to negotiate for a raise 4 negotiation tactics you can use at work + in your relationships Why the most aggressive person in the room ISN...
2021-10-2147 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGOrgasms, Fetishes, Boring Sex and More - Shan Boodram Answers Sex Questions Women Are Embarassed To AskShan Boodram is a certified sex educator dating coach and relationship expert with over 70 million views on YouTube and 500,000 followers on Instagram. She’s passionate about helping others in their relationships and sex lives but she is also honest, fun and sincere in her approach. Today she’s answering some of the sex questions women are too embarssed to ask! We talk about: What it might really mean if your sex life is boring. How to embrace your partner's unconventional fetishes even if they make you uncomfortable at first. Why women need to stop waiting to ask men out...
2021-10-1450 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGBobbi Brown: The Key to Confidence + Why it’s a GOOD Thing To Be a Bit Naive With The Business & Beauty IconShe’s a business and beauty icon: Bobbi Brown is a makeup artist, author, entrepreneur and founder of Jones Road + the billion dollar global brand Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. She started her first line of makeup in 1991 at a time when bright and heavy-handed makeup was in. And while the makeup artists around her thought her natural colors would never sell, Bobbi completely disrupted the makeup industry. Four years later she sold her company for about $100 million dollars to Estee Lauder. About to celebrate it’s one year anniversary, Bobbi’s new clean makeup line Jones Road has blown up online and ac...
2021-10-0742 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGMaria Shriver: What You Need To Know About Brain Health + Advice on Ambition, Love + Getting Back UpMaria Shriver is a journalist and former First Lady of California, and now the founder of Mosh a mission-driven brain health brand. After watching her father suffer from Alzheimer’s disease she dedicated herself to Alzheimer’s advocacy, founding the organization Women's Alzheimer’s Movement, funding research, and bringing awareness to brain health. Today she shares: Why Alzheimer’s disease is bankrupting our country (and why young people should care). Alzheimer’s disproportionately effects women (2/3) New findings in Alzheimer’s and brain research. Why we need to care about our brain health even in our twenties and thirties. Why she and her son Pa...
2021-09-3034 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGIt’s OK to Not Be OK: How to Support Yourself + Others Through Grief with Psychotherapist Megan DevinePsychotherapist and grief advocate Megan Devine is here to help us all understand and navigate grief better. Will I ever feel normal again? What do I say to someone who is grieving? How can I best support my loved ones in grief? Is there something I should avoid saying? Is what I’m experiencing normal? There are so many questions when it comes to grief, whether you’re experiencing it yourself or trying to show up for a loved one who is in it. Megan and I discuss: Megan’s personal story of grief with sudden loss of her husband and how...
2021-09-1638 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGBe The Rich Man Your Parents Told You To Marry with Celebrity Nutritionist and Entrepreneur Kelly LeVequeKelly LeVeque is a holistic nutritionist, celebrity health coach (Jessica Alba, Jennifer Garner, Molly Sims, Chelsea Handler to name a few), and the best-selling author of Body Love and Body Love Every Day. Through a deep desire to help her clients optimize their health, she quit her corporate job in cancer genetics and created Be Well By Kelly from the ground up. Now a hugely successful company with her own line of protein powder, online courses, a podcast, and bestselling books, her success didn’t happen overnight. Kelly and her husband sacrificed, lost, persevered, and invested in themselves, rebuilt time and a...
2021-09-0956 min
QUESTION EVERYTHINGIntroducing Summer of GoldSummer of Gold tells the story of the 1996 Olympic Games through the lens of the women Olympians who dominated that summer. From the “Magnificent Seven" gymnasts to the USA women’s basketball, soccer and softball teams all winning gold (and becoming cultural phenomena), to the founding of the WNBA, 1996 altered the course of history for American sports generally and women athletes in particular. In celebration of the 25th anniversary, Summer of Gold provides an unrivaled perspective on one of the most important moments in American sports and cultural history. Hosted by Michelle Kwan. Stream Summer of Gold now...
2021-09-0302 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGEnd Your Struggle: Set Boundaries + Find Peace with Licensed Therapist Nedra TawwabBoundaries are the single most important determinant in the health of ALL of our relationships. And yet so many of us struggle with them. We find ourselves frustrated, resentful, and/or unable to express our needs. Nedra Glover Tawaab is here to end the struggle. She is an author, licensed therapist and relationship expert. Nedra’s book ‘Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself’ is a New York Times best-seller. You might also know her from Instagram where she has 1.1 Million Instagram followers and gives out bite-sized pieces of advice, life lessons, and affirmations. Nedra shares: How to succes...
2021-09-0247 min
Catt Sadler NowCake, Pets, and Moving the Culture Ball Forward with Danielle RobayIn today’s episode of #ABD, Catt is in conversation with fellow journalist and “PRETTYSMART” podcast host Danielle Robay. The two go deep on everything from covering the Me Too Movement, breaking into the broadcasting business, dissecting ‘What is news?’ today – to discovering your purpose and learning to trust yourself. Catt also updates listeners on her new love: Moon. (Moon is a puppy, not a man.) Where did she find her? Is she turning into an old single CATT LADY (this makes three furry children now)? And, Danielle makes a surprising admission on the subject of pets. Come j...
2021-08-311h 08QUESTION EVERYTHINGHow To Increase Your Self Worth and Net Worth By Simply Being Yourself With Personal Branding Expert Jessica ZweigAt 33 years old, Jessica Zweig had to ask her parents for $200 to pay her phone bill. Only a few months earlier she was living her “Sex in the City” life in Chicago, running a high-profile women’s lifestyle magazine. While her business looked successful from the outside; inside it was a financial mess. After an emotional breakdown, Jessica walked away from the brand - and the public persona- she built and learned the key to success is when your outside life aligns with who you are on the inside. Now, as a personal branding expert (financially and emotionally successful) she helps...
2021-08-2648 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGHow To Build Community + A Cult Following with Julissa Prado, Founder of Rizos CurlsFounder and CEO of Rizos Curls, Julissa Prado built a curly hair empire with grit, sacrifice, passion and hustle. She shares how she built the multi-million dollar business with products now in Target and Ulta from her own kitchen. What started as a personal mission to reclaim her natural hair, turned into a beauty brand with a cult following of nearly 300k followers on instagram and community events that sell out in each city she visits. She says “learning to love my hair was the first step to learning to love myself. And I just feel so honored to pl...
2021-08-1945 min
The Cripescast PodcastEpisode 61 - Danielle RobayCorrespondent for NBC 4-LA, host for IMDb, and host of her own podcast "PRETTYSMART”, Danielle Robay, joins Charlie on the Cripscast this week. They talk about her career, her experience of being a woman in the news industry, and the importance of a Midwest work ethic.
2021-08-121h 01QUESTION EVERYTHINGAdvice with Erin Robinson: How To Get Over a Bad Day + Should You Get Back With Your Ex?Need Advice? YouTuber, producer, host, (and my friend and former coworker at Clevver) is someone I often turn to and today she is here for you-- answering your questions from Instagram on friendships, relationships, how to handle toxic people (her answer isn’t what you might think!), if pulling a J.Lo + Ben is a good idea and more. She shares her perfect solve to fix any bad mood in minutes and gives really great advice on how to find gratitude and balance in this new WFH world we are living in. I'm so excited to share some of her...
2021-08-1245 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGThe Secret to Growing Your Social Media with SWIMSOCIAL Founder Elena Hansen (PRETTY SOCIAL) Elena Hansen, CEO & Founder of SWIM SOCIAL is the woman behind so many of your favorite high profile social media accounts. SWIM clients have included: Selena Gomez’s Revival Tour, LL Cool J, Jay Ellis, Phoebe Robinson, Alfred Coffee just to name a few. We talk all about how she bootstrapped her company starting with her first client who she took from 1,000 to 140,000 followers and has grown to be a wildly successful, sought after company by major celebrities, brands, movies, world tours and more. Elena shares her 6 tips for growing your social media and other social strategies to help grow su...
2021-08-0547 min
Socially Ambitious PodcastPretty Unstoppable with Danielle RobayHappy Monday, Brothers! This week, we have an incredibly inspiring episode with TV Host, Journalist and host of PRETTYSMART podcast, Danielle Robay (@daniellerobay)! She is telling us about her story of hustling until she made it - from almost going broke to interviewing Simon Cowell and amassing over 250k followers online! She can be seen on NBC, IMDb and featured in Vanity Fair, Forbes and MORE!Before we get into Danielle’s journey, we have a little “squirt squirt” catch up on our plans for Miami Swim Week, our friendaversary and Liv updating her wardro...
2021-08-021h 04QUESTION EVERYTHINGBEAUTY SICK: How Society's Obsession with Appearance Hurts Women with Dr. Renee Engeln54% of women say they would rather be hit by a car than considered fat. How can we strike the balance of realistically caring how we look, and not having to care about how we look? Danielle + Dr. Renee Engeln, award winning psychology professor at Northwestern University and the author of Beauty Sick break down society’s fixation with PRETTY. Engeln reveals how the cultural obsession with women's appearance is an epidemic that harms women's ability to get ahead and to live happy, meaningful lives. She offers the possibility of practical solutions that help girls and women overcome negative attitudes and embrac...
2021-07-2946 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGWhy is Rent So Expensive? Ankur Jain is Disrupting + Rebuilding the System Ankur Jain is a 31-year old entrepreneur who left Silicon Valley for a clear purpose- to create companies that solve problems affecting us everyday like healthcare, student loans, rent, housing affordability, child and home care. Richard Branson said: “Ankur has a rare ability to take on complex societal issues and come up with simple, practical solutions that make you wonder how no one has done this before.” And Branson is right; Ankur is a world changer. Now the founder and CEO of a VC, Kairos HQ, he built his first company at 11 years old and at 26, sold a company to T...
2021-07-2246 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGCatt Sadler on Mid-Life, Love/Divorce, Career, and the Lessons She’s Learned Along the WayCatt Sadler, journalist, tastemaker, host of It Sure Is A Beautiful Day shares it all- the joyful, the difficult, and honest feelings about about love, divorce, therapy, family, relationships, career, equal pay, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. She talks about growing up in Indiana, what she’s learned from her failed relationships and the importance of sitting with yourself. She shares about her decision to leave E! And who she consulted with (including Jennifer Lawrence and Gwyneth Paltrow!) and reflects on that choice four years later. She talks about getting matching tattoos with her mother, raisi...
2021-07-1552 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGPeriod Poverty + Menstrual Equity with Nadya OkamotoWhen I think about young people changing American society, I think about Nadya Okamoto. She is a 23 year-old menstrual activist, Harvard grad, and founder of August, a lifestyle brand working to reimagine periods. At 16 she founded PERIOD, the largest youth-run non profit org in women’s health (which distributes menstrual hygiene products and advocates for ending what is known as the tampon tax, published a book Period Power: A Manifesto for the Menstrual Movement. She was the youngest Asian American to run for public office in US history. She’s in adidas ads with Pharrell, she was on Teen Vogu...
2021-07-0845 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGHow Would News Be Different If More Women Were Informing It with Jessica Yellin (PRETTY POLITICAL)Founder of the Instagram phenomenon News Not Noise and former CNN White House correspondent Jessica Yellin has become known as the go to independent news source online. Just as her handle suggests, she delivers the news without the noise and her steady handed approach has reached nearly half a million followers online. Jessica and Danielle talk about how and why Jessica left her once dream job at CNN just two months after being promoted to start her own news platform, and the surprising celebrity women who helped share her platform with the world (spoiler- Amy Schumer is one of...
2021-07-0131 minQUESTION EVERYTHING$100 Million Dollar Underwear Empire with CEO Joanna GriffithsJoanna Griffiths built KNIX, a $100 million dollar bra + underwear empire with just $20,000 dollars. Knix is an innovative undergarments brand for women of all shapes, ages, sizes and skin tones. Their mission is to redefine intimates, which began with the revolutionary leakproof underwear. We discuss what women actually want from their undergarments, why trying them on is such a vulnerable experience, and she dives into the ins and outs of her business. We talk about the first steps she took after she first came up with the idea, how she dealt with her own inner critic, her decision to completely p...
2021-06-2445 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGHow To Build A Goddamn Empire with Entrepreneur Ali KriegsmanHow to build a brand from an expert- author of How to Build a Goddamn Empire and founder of Bulletin, a successful retail technology company talks us through how to build a successful brand; and not the glamorized Girlboss version, but one “with elbow grease, infinite hustle, and a whole lotta heart”. She breaks down what imposter syndrome really is (her explanation is mindblowing) and how we can defeat it. She shares the pros and cons you might not expect when growing your business, and how glamourising entrepreneurship on social media hurts everyone… especially women. Ali lays out what Girlboss cultur...
2021-06-1751 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGAGING WITH POWER: Iconic Fashion Designer Norma Kamali Teaches Us How to Boldly Live Through Each of Life’s Decades (PRETTY INVINCIBLE)How would you live your life if you knew you would keep getting better with age? Iconic American fashion designer Norma Kamali shares the lessons she’s learned through each decade. Now 75 years old, Norma is teaching us how we can all age with power, and why the concept of anti-aging and aging gracefully is offensive. She shares the unexpected way she began her career as a designer in the 1960’s- when it was a man’s game - and where she found the courage to live unconventionally at a time that was just not done (she wore mini dresses...
2021-06-1049 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGPRETTY FEELINGS: The Joy of Being Sensitive with R&B Star Sinéad Harnett R&B Singer/songwriter Sinéad Harnett opens up about her journey to become a superstar— her new album Ready Is Always Too Late just dropped and was lauded by Elton John. We talk about the biggest lessons and hardships she faced along the way, how she dealt with imposter syndrome when she was starting out, the best advice she ever got from singer Khaled, and why she never planned on “making it” when she was a young girl growing up in the UK. We also talk about who she would take as her date to the Grammy’s, why you mig...
2021-06-0334 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGPRETTY HUDDLE: How Women Unlock Their Collective Power by Coming Together with Brooke BaldwinJournalist, former CNN Anchor, and author of The Huddle, Brooke Baldwin shares the importance of a HUDDLE- how women unlock their collective power by coming together with a mission. She shares how her interviews with Ava Duvernay, Reese Witherspoon, Stacey Abrams, Karlie Kloss, Shannon Watts are real life examples of the power of huddling + she lets us in on how to start finding our own huddle. We talk about female mentorship, or lack thereof, the loneliness that can accompany your 20s, how the MeToo movement changed the course of her life, the impact of her fairy godmother Diane Von...
2021-05-2747 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGPRETTY “SELF CARE SUNDAY”: How The Wellness Industry + Girlboss Culture Failed Women with Leigh SteinDo you ever feel like the pursuit of "self care" is never ending, and even at times, unachievable? What is self care? Leigh Stein, author of the novel “Self Care” and I, dive into the commercialization of self care and wellness and the rebrand of the diet industry. We also discuss the lingering effects of the once-idealized Girl Boss ideology, the concept of “Lean In” and the gap that exists between male and female entrepreneurs. Produced by Dear Media.
2021-05-2041 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGBONUS Ep. PRETTY PINK SKIES AHEAD: Kelly Oxford Kelly Oxford is here to talk about her directorial debut Pink Skies Ahead, premiering on MTV! We talk about how the film came from a panic attack and the autobiographical script form her journey as a 19 year old diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. E talk about her many titles and how she evolved from “The Queen of Twitter” in Canada to moving to Hollywood and becoming a published author, screenwriter, and director. She shares about what she loves about being in her forties, her favorite author Judy Blume, and the smartest decision she’s ever made. Produced by Dear Media.
2021-05-1321 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGPRETTY ADVICE: How to Figure Things Out with Chinae AlexanderIf you don’t know know what to do—just ask Chinae Alexander. Host of the advice podcast, “Press Send” and social entrepreneur Chinae Alexander is here to dish advice on all of your questions! She’s answering YOUR relationship, friendship, and career questions. We talk all about how to set boundaries with negative friends, deal with difficult sisters, negotiate a raise, work through with body image questions, cheating (or what to do if your significant other is constantly liking other girls pics on IG!) and discuss if its okay to have platonic friendships with the opposite sex while in relatio...
2021-05-1353 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGPRETTY COOL: Paige Mycoskie Founder of Aviator Nation The queen of California cool, founder and president of the lifestyle apparel brand Aviator Nation Paige Mycoskie lets us in on the raw, unedited version of how she built the $70 million + a year retail brand, worn by Reese Witherspoon, Jay Z, The Kardashians and (find out which celeb sent her a surprise Christmas gift). She shares her three tips for brand growth, her unique approach to building community, and how to create a happy work culture. She also talks about how she has kept the brand cool after 16 years (staying true to the brand while evolving) and why it’s im...
2021-05-0650 min
Who Can Relate?33. "Bet on Yourself" with Danielle RobayWhen all else fails, bet on yourself! A motto that Danielle Robay lives by. I had the honor and privelege of sitting down with the TV host & personality, podcast host and entrepreneur, to discuss some of the process and journey she had to take to get her to where she is today in life. We go over some amazing topics such as: The “Click” for women when they turn 30. Danielle’s other motto in life “Never abandon myself.” What a Chilvary Diet is and how to apply it when dating. And how to make sure your values are aligning with what...
2021-05-0438 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGPRETTY DETERMINED: Actress Zoe Lister-JonesZoe Lister Jones is an actress, writer, and director. You’ve seen her in Life in Pieces, Whitney, and New Girl. In 2017, she made her directorial debut with her indie film Band Aid, where she hired an all female crew-- the first for a feature film. She deep dives into the auditioning process, shares a funny audition horror story, talks about her SNL audition and why Fred Armison had her name in his phone before they ever met. She explains her love for Timothee Chalamet, talks openly about her relationship with her body and her hope for the next ge...
2021-04-2946 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGPRETTY KIND: How to Practice Deep Kindness with Houston KraftWhat does it mean to be deeply—actively kind? Houston Kraft spent his career studying kindness, wrote a book about it, and is sharing all of the answers. We talk about the importance of going beyond practicing “confetti kindness” (random acts of kindness), how to really show up for people in need, kindness in leadership + business, how to be a more actively and deeply kind person, and his thoughts on if “nice guys finish last”. You might think you are practicing kindness, but Houston shares some tips and tools to help us look inward to see if we are practicing...
2021-04-2246 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGPRETTY AFFIRMATIONS: How To Believe In Yourself + Truly Go For It With Actress Sheria IrvingSheria Irving is an actress and founder of the non-profit mentorship organization Shaping Her Earth. She simply...radiates. Before she took a step out on faith to live her dreams as an actor, she was a New York public school teacher! She shares how we can redefine fear and go after our dreams when there is no blueprint. She also reveals the unexpected person who inspired her to leave her job to pursue acting. We also discuss her pinch me moments in her acting career, the life changing lesson she learned from Billy Porter, the importance of mentorship in...
2021-04-1549 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGPRETTY TRAUMATIZING: How to Spot and Heal Generational Trauma with Dr. Melissa WassermanDo some of the clues to our mental health- anxiety, depression and stress lie in our family’s history? If you’re triggered by something and can’t figure out why, Dr. Wasserman says the answer might lie in your family history. An emerging line of research is exploring how historical and cultural traumas such as oppression, genocide, racism, poverty, and financial instability can affect people’s children for generations. Dr. Melissa Wasserman, is a clinical psychologist who specializes in PTSD, military behavioral health, and couple/family psychology, and formerly worked at UCLA where she worked as a trauma therapis...
2021-04-0841 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGPRETTY VULNERABLE: Karamo on Vulnerability and Betting on Yourself.Karamo is the most comfortably vulnerable person I’ve ever known. He’s also an amazing host, one of Queer Eye’s Fab Five, an author, activist and also - the most fun. He’s opening up about his harrowing struggles with domestic violence (he owns being the abuser in his relationships), coming out to his family, drugs, attempted suicide, complete lack of self love and how he got to where he is now - radiating self love, positivity and abundance. We of course also talk fame - how he shot up to over a million IG followers overnight, who he ph...
2021-04-0153 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGPRETTY RESILIENT - Moving Past Your Limiting Beliefs with Daniela Pierre-BravoDaniela Pierre Bravo made it—against all odds. She is a highly accomplished TV producer for MSNBC’s “Morning Joe" and writer, co-author’ing Earn It! With anchor Mika Brzezinski. She’s also a DREAMER (DACA). Originally from Chile, Daniela was raised in a small, rural town in Ohio and found out when she was a teenager that she was undocumented--- forced to live in the shadows. But she is the living, breathing example of ‘make no excuses’. Daniela explains how she managed to graduate college (finding endless side jobs that paid in cash), what happened when she crashed her car (no in...
2021-03-2547 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGPRETTY MOODY: How To Harness Our Moods + Use Them To Our Benefit with Author and Instagram Phenom Lauren MartinAre you a ‘moody' person? If you’ve ever found yourself thinking “why can't I just be happy?” Or if you’ve ever felt frustrated and can’t pinpoint why, this episode is for you. Instead of judging or criticizing our moods, Lauren Martin, founder of the successful Instagram account Words of Women and author of The Book of Moods, teaches us how we can harness our moods and use them to our benefit. Lauren has this very unique ability to unpack emotions, and moods that can feel hard or even embarrassing to talk about. She takes us through her own journ...
2021-03-1839 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGPRETTY HIP HOP: The Untold Stories of Women In Hip Hop with Writer/Historian Clover Hope and Rapper Kierra LuvHow did Hip Hop become a men’s sport? And what do we miss as consumers + audience members when we don’t include women in the story of Hip Hop? Danielle chats with Hip Hop historian and author of The Motherlode: The 100+ Women Who Made Hip Hop Clover Hope to discuss the stories, contributions, and difficulties for stars who pioneered the genre like Da Brat, Lil Kim, Queen Latifah, Eve, Nicki Minaj, Cardi B. We talk about sexual liberation versus exploitation, and the evolution of the movement into a business. Rapper Kierra Luv joins the conversation to talk about what...
2021-03-1150 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGPretty Fearless: Rebecca Minkoff on How to Embrace Fear and Use it to Fuel Your DreamsHow did Rebecca Minkoff go from selling a t-shirt to millions in annual revenue, in 900 stores worldwide? The founder of the global fashion brand candidly shares the biggest lessons + challenges she faced over the past 16 years of running her own business- the high moments and the hard ones, even revealing her biggest regret. She talks through how she funded the brand initially, why she named it RM, what she wishes she knew early on, and opens up about how even recently she had a real lack of faith in herself (and how she overcame it). She reveals what she th...
2021-03-0445 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGPretty Likeable: How to Escape the Likeability Trap with Alicia MenendezAward Winning Journalist + MSNBC Anchor Alicia Menendez explains how The Likeability Trap can keep women from achieving their ambitions. Women are stuck in an impossible bind known as the Goldilocks Conundrum: be nice, but not too nice. Talk about what you bring to the table without sounding like you’re bragging. Strong women are often criticized for being cold, while warm women may be seen as pushovers.“ The constant chatter of how women lead impedes them from leading. In trying to be everything all at once women are straight up exhausted”. But in being aware of The Likeability Trap, we can pu...
2021-02-2548 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGPretty Smart with Danielle Robay + Peter RosenbergDanielle + media personality Peter Rosenberg sit down to discuss her journey to Los Angeles, how she got started in TV, and how PRETTYSMART came to be. Danielle talks about some of her most memorable interview stories with people like Kevin Hart and Simon Cowell. The two get into the unconventional things it takes to succeed (why you need to have an unrealistic view of yourself), share the craziest thing they did to get a job, and the specifics of working in media. They also talk about body image, sharing on social media, and the importance of putting a spin on the word P...
2021-02-2548 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGPRETTYSMART TrailerCheck out PRETTY SMART, hosted by Danielle Robay - coming to Dear Media on February 25th! Produced by Dear Media.
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