Shows
Wise MillennialSkincare, "ClearSTEM" │ Kayleigh Christina, COO & Co-FounderJOIN US IRL: www.instagram.com/wisemillennial Kayleigh Christina, COO & Co-Founder of "ClearSTEM", sits down IRL to discuss her journey with acne and her line of groundbreaking, innovative products (anti-aging, anti-acne, non-toxic). We also discuss why education is so important, the high costs and effects of stress/hormone changes between men and women, setting personal boundaries, healthy work balance routines, self-image and mental health, pressures of being an entrepreneur and not feeling constantly behind compared to others, and how to find fulfillment in your current job.LEARN ABOUT CLEARSTEM: https://www.instagram.com/c...
2022-05-1938 minWise MillennialHiking, "LA Hike Club" │ Tracy Komlos & Aimee Greenace, Co-FoundersJOIN US IRL: www.instagram.com/wisemillennial Tracy Komlos and Aimee Greenacre, Co-Founders of "LA Hike Club", sit down to discuss their journey creating a community with over 900+ members (and growing!) exclusively through word of mouth. We also discuss why having a barrier to entry is a good thing (hint: better group energy), how do you build a culture that people want to be a part of? Tips on how to create a community, fear of failure vs. fear of success, when does a side project turns into a full time business?, avoiding burnout, worldwide expansion, the importance o...
2022-04-0132 minWise MillennialHolistic Wellness, "The Chronically Well" │ Kelsey Tracewski, FounderJOIN US IRL: www.instagram.com/wisemillennial Kelsey Tracewski, Founder of "The Chronically Well", sits down to discuss her career transition from a busy corporate lifestyle to owning her own wellness coaching practice, her journey with Crohn's and important lifestyle changes to prevent chronic illness, the effects of stress and inflammation in our daily lives, the challenges of switching careers later in life, importance of community and accountability, and how to differentiate yourself professionally within any competitive landscape.LEARN ABOUT THE CHRONICALLY WELL: https://www.thechronicallywell.com/INSTA:
2022-02-0332 minWise MillennialUnique Experiences, "More Of That" │ Eric Dybvig & Meredith Baker, Co-FoundersJOIN US IRL: www.instagram.com/wisemillennial Eric Dybvig & Meredith Baker, Co-Founders of "More Of That", unique and "bar-alternative" experiences to foster deeper meaningful connection, sits down IRL to discuss their origin story, their experiences living across the world and the psychology of tribalism, loneliness & social anxiety, how to prevent people from being "cliquey"?, alcohol and why many Millennials rely on substance-use for social connection, insights into their ideation process, differences between being single vs. in a relationship, and the what the future holds for More Of That....LEARN ABOUT MORE OF THAT: ...
2021-10-1131 minWise MillennialConscious Dance Party, "The Get Down" │ Tasha Blank, FounderJOIN US IRL: www.instagram.com/wisemillennial Tasha Blank, founder of "The Get Down", a conscious dance party, and her newest project "The Portal", sits down virtually to discuss the former Get Down (the best dance party in New York City), how the dance floor is a microcosm of life, her upbringing raised outside D.C. and Minneapolis growing up surrounded by music and creativity, the connection between dance and trauma healing, her own struggles with shyness, social anxiety, sadness, anger, and how dance allows to connect with your inner beauty, feeling judged, brave vs. safe when feeling...
2021-04-1836 minWise MillennialDigital Nomad, "Nomads Giving Back" │ Tarek Kholoussy, FounderJOIN US IRL: www.instagram.com/wisemillennial Tarek Kholoussy, Founder of "Nomads Giving Back" and "Nomad Skill Share", a community and social enterprise inspiring the nomad movement to connect with locals and give back to local communities, sits down IRL to discuss the multiple subplots of his life, his 180 degree journey from corporate life at Goldman Sachs to becoming a nomad, capitalism vs. social impact (can they co-exist?), the divided society we live in of traditional and non-traditional career paths, why the label “digital nomad” can be offensive, is “structure” a good thing or bad thing?, his future vision f...
2021-03-2736 minWise MillennialDance Music-Videos, "Sass Class" │ Julia Sokol, FounderJOIN US IRL: www.instagram.com/wisemillennial Julia Sokol, Founder of "Sass Class," a women's empowerment dance studio and community, sits down remotely to discuss her novel “Dance Video Program”, her journey growing up in Manhattan and New Jersey to graduating cum laude from Brandeis, her marketing background working for Tripadvisor and Carat; choosing a career path solely to appease friends and family, sex and empowerment, balancing masculine energy of the workplace, Sass Class for men and male empowerment.....Do men need to feel more empowered? Or less?..... a female's innate desire for celebrity and fame (hint: it's more...
2021-01-1837 minWise MillennialEntrepreneurship, "NextGen HQ" │ Dylan Gambardella & Justin Lafazan, Co-FoundersBet: Will this be the most downloaded podcast in W/M history?? JOIN US IRL: www.instagram.com/wisemillennial Dylan Gambardella and Justin Lafazan, Co-Founders of "NextGen HQ" sit down remotely to discuss “The Momentum Movement”, their global business hub supporting entrepreneurs to "fire them up and chase their dreams", their journey from meeting at a high school party to attending Duke and Wharton, respectively, founding their first startup "Students4Students", before founding NextGen in 2014. We discuss the importance of freedom and momentum (and what kills it), Why entrepreneurship is so tough? And how to break past that?, Cons...
2020-11-1737 minWise Millennial*BONUS* Poetry, "Metaphor Dice" (EP. 2/2) │ Taylor Mali, Author + FounderPlaying METAPHOR DICE with Taylor Mali live!(SEE PREVIOUS EPISODE FOR INTERVIEW, OR CLICK HERE: https://apple.co/31xl4oE*FOR A FREE PAIR OF METAPHOR DICE, LISTEN TO FULL EPISODE AND FIND THE HIDDEN GIVEAWAY EASTER EGG!)JOIN US IRL: www.instagram.com/wisemillennialTaylor Mali, 4x National Team Slam Poet Champion, original Def Poetry Jam member, author of multiple books, creator of "What Teacher's Make" and founder of "METAPHOR DICE", sits down remotely to reunite with his former sixth-grade student (me) and discuss the strategy of poetry slams, the etymology...
2020-08-2911 minWise MillennialPoetry, "Metaphor Dice" (EP. 1/2)│ Taylor Mali, Author + FounderJOIN US IRL: www.instagram.com/wisemillennial Taylor Mali, 4x National Team Slam Poet Champion, original Def Poetry Jam member, author of multiple books, creator of "What Teacher's Make" and founder of "METAPHOR DICE", sits down remotely to reunite with his former sixth-grade student (me) and discuss the strategy of poetry slams, the etymology of the poem “what teacher’s make”, why property taxes influence schools, what makes a “good teacher” vs. a “bad teacher”, why social media discourages expression of ideas, the anti-intellectual culture of Millennials and poetry, the power of nuanced opinion, and the creation of METAPHOR DICE…...
2020-08-1742 minWise MillennialVulnerability, "Vulnerable AF" │ Veronica Kaulinis, FounderJOIN US IRL: www.instagram.com/wisemillennial Veronica Kaulinis, founder of "Vulnerable AF" sits down remotely to discuss her community movement and event series that encourages vulnerability and connection, her journey from growing up in Central Islip, Long Island, attending Stony Brook University, working in corporate marketing roles such as Publishers Clearing House; What makes a bad coach from a good coach (what makes someone effective)?, Is it possible to “over-share” with someone? And how to find an appropriate balance, the difficulty between genders (if any), her own personal struggles with being vulnerable, advice for Millennials who feel they...
2020-07-2735 minWise MillennialVideo-First Dating, "Filter Off" │ Zach Schleien, FounderJOIN US IRL: www.instagram.com/wisemillennial Zachary Schleien, Founder of "Filter Off" sits down remotely to discuss his newest venture, a video-first speed dating app (events + matchmaking), swiping vs video advantages/disadvantages, his journey from growing up in New Rochelle, attending Syracuse as a history major, founding top romp, tedx talk and his passions for mental health, marketing, fundraising to why he's so fascinated by dating apps; Facetiming pre-date, Why are there so many beautiful, motivated, single people? (Have we become too picky?), video-game superficiality of swiping, Spending money, super-swipes, “endless scroll”, KPI (key performance indicators), the impo...
2020-07-1331 minWise MillennialYoga & Dinner Experiences, "Flow+Tell" │ Jonathan Stone, FounderJOIN US IRL: www.instagram.com/wisemillennialJonathan Stone, Founder of "Flow+Tell" sits down remotely to discuss his yoga journey from tearing his meniscus to discovering yoga, his transition from UNC-Chapel Hill, to NYU Stern, and working at corporate tech companies at Facebook, Google, YouTube & IBM to starting his own business; different types of yoga, what makes something "transformative"? (hint: you need to be primed), how to manage a side business, What’s the difference between “religious” vs “spiritual”, and the role the yoga community can play in racial inequality.(EASTER EGG: Don't miss his special beatboxing...
2020-06-2938 minWise MillennialHistory of Cities, "Urbanist" │ Ariel Viera, FounderJOIN US IRL: www.instagram.com/wisemillennial Ariel Viera, Founder of "Urbanist" sits down remotely to discuss his journey from studying engineering at CUNY and working as a community manager for Foursquare, Gawker, and Vox, to his passion for the history of cities and vlogging; how to build organic growth, live streaming vs. pre-recorded, the validation of our friends, the Millennial "insecurity gene", how to not be boring (or not care?), why our identity is often wrapped in money, and why entertainment is so important.LEARN MORE ABOUT ARIEL: http://arielviera.com/
2020-06-1532 minWise MillennialWeight Loss, "Better Life Now" │ Jenn Trepeck, FounderJOIN US IRL: www.instagram.com/wisemillennial Jenn Trepeck, Founder of "Better Life Now LLC" sits down remotely to discuss her weight loss journey from growing up in Michigan and dancing while in high school, to working at a hedgefund in New York City; her transition from finance to launching her own health coaching business, the TLS system, baseline principles for weight management, Millennials and body image/self worth, behavior vs. mindset, dating apps, and the ultra-tricky and sensitive question, "how do you mention weight to your partner?"LEARN MORE ABOUT JENN: http...
2020-06-0135 minWise MillennialAdventure Travel, "Road Less Traveled" │ Jonathan Legg, TV Host, ActorJOIN US IRL: www.instagram.com/wisemillennial Jonathan Legg, TV Host and Creator of "Road Less Traveled" sits down remotely to discuss his journey from growing up in Peoria, Illinois, to the Philippines, and Los Angeles; his careers in teaching English, being a flight attendant, modeling & acting, his love for travel, adventure and "performance", tribalism and Millennials, the "Hero's Journey", psychedelics, and why we need to get off the caravan (metaphor) for Covid-19.LEARN MORE ABOUT JONATHAN: http://www.jonathanlegg.com/INSTA: @jonathan_leggAWE...
2020-05-2539 minWise MillennialNiche Learning, "Get Real/Get Smart" │ Nikhil Krishnan, FounderJOIN US IRL: www.instagram.com/wisemillennial Nikhil Krishnan, Founder of "Get Real/Get Smart", sits down remotely to discuss his journey from Columbia University and a "quarter-life crisis" to creating an "online first, offline second" modern community. We discuss how to create diverse and engaging communities generally, different types of revenue business models, how does someone become an “expert” in anything(?), the effect of covid-19 on Millennials, and the concept of "dunbar’s number".LEARN MORE ABOUT NIKHIL: www.nikhilkrishnan.comTWITTER: @nikillinitGET REAL...
2020-05-1942 minWise MillennialMass Meditation, "Mediclub/The Big Quiet" │ Jackie Cantwell, Director/Social+SoundsJOIN US IRL: www.instagram.com/wisemillennial Jackie Cantwell, Director of "mediclub" and partner of "The Big Quiet" (founded by Jesse Israel), sits down to discuss her journey from Pratt Institute, running away and battling depression, excessive drinking and partying, being homeless (living out of a car/friends' couches), owning two art galleries, and becoming director of Mediclub. We discuss her tour with Jesse and Oprah, the science behind sound bowls, why Millennials struggle with acceptance, the impact of COVID19 on virtual community, how to get past "surface level" conversation, and marketing ("attracting" vs. "selling")....
2020-05-1146 minWise MillennialThe MET Museum, "Apollo Circle" │ Rogelio Plasencia, Development OfficerJOIN US IRL: www.instagram.com/wisemillennial Rogelio Plasencia, Development Officer of the "Apollo Circle" young patrons group at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, sits down to discuss his journey from NYU University through various cultural institutions, including the American Museum of Natural History, El Museo del Barrio and the Smithsonian, to name a few. We discuss the unique challenges of Millennials (vs. older generations), how you measure the ROI on "young patron groups" generally, navigating bureaucracy and the importance of building team consensus, diversity, and the love of arts.**COVID-19 UPDATE**This was recorded...
2020-05-0443 minWise MillennialSuper-Connector, "Dateworking/NYC Salon/Hygge" │ Steve Dean, FounderJOIN US IRL: www.instagram.com/wisemillennial Steve Dean, "super-connector" and Founder of Dateworking, NYC Salon, and Hygge, sits down to discuss his journey from exploring over 250+ dating apps, what it means to be a "super-connector", loneliness and digital friendship, the importance of offline connection, boundaries of privacy, the "cost" of rejection, paying $$ for people's attention, and whether or not monogamy is dead?**COVID-19 UPDATE**This was recorded prior to the epidemic in the U.S. All of Steve's platforms are now virtual, so I strongly encourage you to sign up and stay connected.
2020-04-2843 minWise MillennialPhotography, "ICP Museum" │ Susie Sofranko, Director of Individual GivingJOIN US IRL: www.instagram.com/wisemillennial Susie Sofranko, Director of Individual Giving at the "International Center of Photography" Museum in New York City, sits down to discuss her journey from the arts into development, her experiences at the Guggenheim and the Frick Museums, the role instagram plays in traditional photography (and generational divide), the impact young patrons have, the bureaucracy of choosing exhibitions, diversity, and gender roles/professionalism being taken seriously as a woman in the development world. **COVID-19 UPDATE**This was recorded prior to the epidemic in the U.S. While the museum...
2020-04-2044 minWise MillennialCo-Working, "VillageOne" │ Vivienne Yang, FounderJOIN US IRL: www.instagram.com/wisemillennial Vivienne Yang, Founder of "VillageOne" Coworking, sits down to discuss her journey as a foreign successful TV reporter & news anchor to building a boutique coworking space different from WeWork, The Assemblage, etc., why we seem to meet so many people but only make a few friends, the difference between "creative", vs. "artist", technology, VR (virtual reality) and the future of coworking, and the power of embracing uncertainty, fear of loss and failure, and dealing with her own challenges of imposter syndrome.LEARN MORE ABOUT VILLAGEONE: https://v...
2020-04-1335 minWise MillennialClean-Eating, "Mulberry & Vine Restaurants" │ Michelle Gauthier, FounderJOIN US IRL: www.instagram.com/wisemillennial Michelle Gauthier, CEO/Founder of "Mulberry & Vine Restaurants", sits down to discuss her journey from New Orleans to owning multiple retail businesses, an insider’s take on the true “fairytale” of owning a restaurant, understanding food composting, ghost kitchens vs. fast casuals (and what that means?), kiosks replacing humans, the politics surrounding food, her own personal struggles and the #1 lesson she learned regarding hiring a consultant (for any industry!)LEARN MORE ABOUT MICHELLE: https://www.mulberryandvine.com/who-we-are/INSTA: @mulberryandvine...
2020-04-0634 minWise MillennialFitness, "Equinox" │ Eddie Carrington, Jr. Leading InstructorJOIN US IRL: www.instagram.com/wisemillennial Eddie Carrington Jr, Leading Instructor of "Equinox", sits down to discuss his journey as a former national spokesperson for Bally Total Fitness, how to build healthy habits to achieve your goals, the role that social media plays, technology in fitness, the power of holding ourselves accountable, and his own insecurities to maintain fitness.**QUARANTINE UPDATE**: With Equinox temporary closed due to COVID-19, they just launched their new streaming service, called "Variis". Check it out here: Variis by EquinoxLEARN MORE ABOUT EDDIE: https://www.equinox.c...
2020-03-2942 minWise MillennialInvesting, "Simon Quick Advisors" │ Darcy O'Brien, Chief Marketing OfficerJOIN US IRL: www.instagram.com/wisemillennial Darcy O'Brien, CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) of "Simon Quick Advisors", sits down to discuss her journey starting as a receptionist, how to deal with "job-hopping" resumes, "FOMO", how to capture the upswing in the markets, her "3 bucket system" for millennial spending, how to build networks, and the #1 most important step you need to know in communicating with others!LEARN MORE ABOUT SIMON QUICK: https://simonquickadvisors.com/INSTA:@simonquickadvisorsCheck out these awesome resources Darcy mentions!Book: T...
2020-03-2342 minWise MillennialHealth Education, "allbodies"│Lauren Bille, Co-FounderJOIN US IRL: www.instagram.com/wisemillennial Lauren Bille, Co-Founder of "allbodies", sits down to discuss her modern health education platform, the exploitation of power, the injustices that women (and men!) share, the importance of fighting assumptions, and explains what the heck a "doula" is (P.S. I was way off).LEARN MORE ABOUT ALLBODIES: https://www.allbodies.comINSTA: @allbodieshealthCheck out their new online classes! https://allbodies.com/digital-classes/INTERVIEW QUESTIONS:Lauren I have so many q...
2020-03-1646 minWise MillennialDating, "Dating Rehab"│Anna Morgenstern, FounderJOIN US IRL: www.instagram.com/wisemillennial Anna Morgenstern, Founder of "Dating Rehab", sits down to discuss the challenges of modern dating (and how she can help!), her #1 rule about when to sleep with someone, her own struggles in considering herself an "expert", and finally reveals the truth as to why you may or may not end up dying alone.LEARN MORE ABOUT DATING REHAB: http://www.annamorgenstern.comINSTA: @AnnaMorgensternINTERVIEW QUESTIONS:Tell us a little about dating rehab and the community you’re building?So you went to cal sta...
2020-03-0843 minWise MillennialSex+Cannabis, "NS-FW"│Daniel Saynt, FounderJOIN US IRL: www.instagram.com/wisemillennial Daniel Saynt, founder of the Sex-positive and Cannabis private club NS-FW.com, sits down to discuss shame, his journey from a Jehovah's Witness to running a sex movement, and why it's so damn difficult to be loved and find love.DISCLAIMER: You may have strong opinions. Great! I encourage you to keep an open mind.www.instagram.com/wearethensfwINTERVIEW QUESTIONS:What is nsfw?Of all the things you could be doing, why this? What is the source of your motivation?What is t...
2020-03-0242 minWise MillennialMeditation, "MNDFL"│Adreanna Limbach, Author (Tea and Cake with Demons), Lead InstructorAdreanna Limbach, lead instructor of MNDFL meditation studios in NYC, and author of "Tea and Cake With Demons", sits down to share meaningful conversation and insight about her meditation community, and her own journey.**Are you in an awesome community? Leave us a review and share it for others to get involved!**Interview questions:First off, Tell everyone about the mindful community and your own meditation/coaching community you’ve built, as well as your book!How did you get into this work? Why are you doing this? What mo...
2020-02-1847 min