Be Real Podcast

Hey guys welcome to Episode 16 of the Be Real Podcast! Thanks so much for tuning in today, and I hope you are having a great morning or evening wherever you are in the world. Today’s guest is the incredibly motivating and inspiring Michael Unks – a best selling author on Amazon, a motivational speaker, entrepreneur AND pharmacist. I know what you’re thinking…how does being a pharmacist play into all this? Well you will find out as Michael explains how he went from completely lacking confidence and self-worth to speaking in front of crowds of people and writing four books.  My conversation with Michael was amazing and really goes to show that even if you were the shy-kid growing up, or believed you were never good enough you can turn your ENTIRE life around by doing things as simple as learning to accept compliments and practicing daily affirmations. Michael also talks about writing his books, being self-published on Amazon, public speaking tips and lots more. This is a short and

It’s episode 15! My guest today is Erin Bagwell, a film maker, graphic designer, entrepreneur, feminist blogger and all around awesome human being. She is the creator and director of the film Dream, Girl which tells the stories of amazing female entrepreneurs to inspire the next generation of leaders. She is also the founder of Feminist Wednesday, a feminist storytelling blog that aims to empower and inspire women. In this episode we talk about how Erin left her corporate job in advertising when she wasn’t sure what she was going to do next, what it was like starting Dream, Girl and having to raise $30,000 in one week to achieve the goal for her kickstarter campaign, and the importance of telling her own story and owning it. I hope you guys enjoy this one! Links Dream, Girl Film Dream, Girl Twitter  Dream, Girl Instagram  Feminist Wednesday About Erin Bagwell 

Welcome to episode 14 of the Be Real Podcast! This week I am doing something a little different. Instead of interviewing a guest, I am sharing some insight into my own life and journey with you. In particular, what happened to me last week.  The point of this episode is to be transparent with you guys about what i'm going through and the things i've learned from my own experiences as they happen in real time. I want you to be able to gain valuable takeaways, actionable steps and advice that you can apply to your own lives.  I'd love to do more of these sorts of episodes in the future so please please let me know if you like it and want more! :) 

It's episode 13 of the Be Real Podcast! Today I have an awesome guest for you, Krystian Lorenzana, the founder and creator of the clothing line, Slow Build Heavy Grind – worn by people like Big Sean, Kehlani, Chris Brown and French Montana. Krystian is so genuine, ridiculously talented, and has some extremely valuable things to share in this interview.  We talk about how he went from working on film sets in LA to starting and growing his own successful clothing line right after he was about to give up on LA and head home. He explains the core values behind his brand and what influenced the name Slow Build Heavy Grind. Krystian’s story shows that sometimes things you work on just for fun can actually be the answer to what you really want to pursue. We talk about overcoming obstacles and the importance of trusting yours struggle and fighting through the rough parts. We also discuss practical things for starting a business like using social media as a market tool and pricing your produ

HAPPY NEW YEAR GUYS! This is episode 12 and my guest today is Olivia Charlet – a Business Coach based in London who grew up literally all over the world and started a career in Finance at Bloomberg. After three years at Bloomberg Olivia quit her job to get a masters in psychology and Psychiatry then started two businesses. The first was a dating website for Third Culture Kids, like herself, which she eventually walked away from to start the Business Coaching company she has now. In this episode Olivia talks about taking responsibility for your life and building your credibility through action. She says "It’s not about being smart, it’s not about being bright, it’s not about having the skills of experience. It genuinely is about being passionate." Olivia is so articulate, enthusiastic and just shares SO much wisdom in this interview. She's really freaking motivating and after talking to her and I felt super energized and motivated so I KNOW you guys will too. Enjoy! :)  Links

Hey guys! This is episode number 11 of the Be Real Podcast! Today’s guest is Christine Longoria, an incredibly talented ceramic sculptor and all around creative. She is also the founder of Dear Survivor – a collection of handmade jewelry and leather goods of which she donates 10% of every dollar to an organization dedicated to helping human trafficking survivors. Hearing Christine’s story was extremely fascinating, she describes why she doubted herself so much when starting Dear Survivor because she didn’t think she had the proper skills to actually do it. We also get into some deeper, meaty stuff like the meaning behind her sculptures, which are mostly of hands or hearts and what is was like moving to San Francisco and struggling with her religious identity. I loved interviewing Christine, she’s so genuine and you can really tell how much she loves her craft. Enjoy!   Links www.dear-survivor.com  Dear Survivor Instagram www.christinelongoria.com  Christine's

It's episode 10! Today’s guest is the talented, incredible, inspirational Natasha Case, co-founder and CEO of Coolhaus architecturally inspired gourmet ice cream. I was SO excited to interview Natasha because she started as an architect (like me) but instead of taking the regular route to becoming a practicing architect, combined her passions for design and food to create delicious ice cream sandwiches named after famous designers. Her company now grosses millions of dollars and sells products in leading retailers all over the country like Whole Foods and QFC. Natasha has been featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and in publications such as Time magazine, Vogue, The Huffington Post, and many more.  In this episode Natasha and I chat about what it was like first starting Coolhaus and deviating from a regular career path after seven years of architecture school. We also talk about the concept behind Coolhaus and how she aims to make architecture - a notoriously closed off profession - mo

Today I chatted to the lovely Laysa de la Parra, a lifestyle coach, extroverted introvert, food enthusiast, and self-care expert who started a coaching business called Sweetroot and just launched another coaching project, The Relaxed Bride. While she does one on one coach at Sweetroot, The Relaxed Bride is a membership website where she works with women getting ready to tie the knot. Laysa guides these Brides-to-be through a wellness journey to help them become the best version of themselves for their special day and the rest of their lives.  Laysa and I chatted about a lot of things but we really delved into her transition from the corporate world to starting her own business when she realized her passion for wellness and helping people live more balanced, intentional lifves. We go deep into the doubts and fears she encountered when making this change, and the importance of being kind to yourself and trusting the process. So, even if you are not a bride-to-be or getting married soon I promise this discu

My guest today is Tim Hassall, an internationally established songwriter, recording artist and entertainer based in Dubai, UAE. Tim and I go way back, we actually met in Dubai when I was still in high school and I sang some back-up vocals on his first album, Oh Restless Heart.  Since I first heard his music, I’ve always been taken by its rawness, honesty and originality. Having grown up the majority of his life in Dubai where the definition of success is very financially oriented, pursuing something in the arts was definitely not the norm. It took a lot of guts and perseverance but Tim has been killing it in his musical endeavor. His second full-length album, Gallatin reached number 9 on the Virgin UAE Charts, it was also acknowledged as one of the ‘Top Twenty Best-Selling Albums by a UAE Artist since 2010.’ Tim’s music has also been featured in a range of major motion pictures and has earned him two Timeout Dubai Nightlife Awards. His journey is inspiring not only for young

Welcome to episode number 7! Fun fact: 7 is my favorite number and this episode combines two of my favorite things: travel and storytelling. :) My guest today is Kristen Kellogg, the founder of Border Free travels, a creative agency that works with brands around the world to tell stories through digital content production. She creates film, photography and social media campaigns that connect clients to consumers and travelers to destinations. In this episode we talk about how Kristen transitioned from a career in marketing and PR to pursuing a life of travel and film making. She shares how she affords to travel so much, how she partners with brands to make films in obscure destinations, and some of the incredible experiences she’s had during her travels. It was awesome talking to Kristen and her story goes to show that with a little imagination and perseverance you can really create your own opportunities and design the life you want. Hope you guys enjoy!    Links:  www.borderfr

It's episode number 6! Today I talked to Brett Seychell, the founder of a charity called The Kindness of Strangers and a social enterprise called Social Cycles.  The Kindness of Strangers is a charity Brett started when him and a friend decided to cycle all the way from London back to Melbourne Australia. That’s 25,000 kilometers! What a crazy journey. Along the way they raised money and 100% of the proceeds went directly to people in need. Social cycles was founded based on Brett’s experience with The Kindness of Strangers. It is a startup social enterprise that is designed for people who want to travel with purpose. They take groups of cyclists through Cambodia and visit local NGOs along the way. Through this people get to experience the country and culture first hand while also learning about what really happens in these villages and how they can help.  It was so cool to talk to Brett about the real kindness he experienced from strangers along his journey, how the cycling trip op

This week I interviewed Katie Corcoran, lifestyle and wellness coach based in New York City. She is the author of She Makes it Work – a DIY guide to thrive in your hustle, in which she interviews awesome female entrepreneurs to find out how they achieve a balanced lifestyle while also fulfilling their goals and dreams. Katie is a true lady hustler and in this interview she shared a lot about her journey transitioning her coaching business from a side hustle to full time, the pressures she felt when going with her gut instinct to quit her job at a successful advertising company, learning to truly believe in her value and lots more. I hope you guys enjoy this episode and I can't tell you how much I have appreciated all the comments and support so far! If you are enjoying this podcast I'd love for you to subscribe on iTunes and let me know what you think by writing a review. Any feedback is much appreciated!! :)  Links:  www.katiecorc.com  Pre-order She Makes It Work Katie's I

In this episode I interviewed Audrey Bellis, the founder of Startup DTLA and cofounder at Grid 110. StartupDTLA is a company fostering the tech community in downtown LA. They connect tech startups to office spaces and curate events for all things tech in LA.  Grid 110 is similar but aims to not only connect startups to office space but with mentors, resources, key networks, support, community and fundraising.  In this interview Audrey gets super honest about her story, the struggle she went through in her early 20’s trying to figuring out what she wanted to do, and explains how she pulled herself out of a really hard place. We also talk about what its like to be a woman in the male-dominated tech world, having an awesome girl squad that calls you out on your BS, and discovering your self worth and really owning it! Audrey is about as real as it gets, enjoy!!    Links:  www.audreybellis.com  Twitter: @audreybellis Instagram: @audreybellis Facebook: StartupDTLA

This was an amazing interview with fellow global nomad and inspiring entrepreneur, Tayo Rockson. Tayo is the founder of UYD Media and the host of the As Told by Nomads Podcast. In this interview he shares his personal journey from living all over the world, to experiencing a life-changing event, to moving to New York and starting his own company. His story highlights the importance of using your difference to make a difference, as he uses his own background as a Third Culture Kid to encourage others to embrace their differences and use them to make a positive impact in the world.  Links UYD Media: www.uydmedia.com  As Told By Nomads Podcast: www.tayorockson.com/podcast  Blab: www.blab.im/tayorockson1  Twitter: www.twitter.com/tayorockson     

Trust me, I already highly considered using Kid Ink's song for my intro music but unfortunately there are copyright issues there.  In this very first episode, I get super real with you guys about my own story - who I am, and why I'm starting this podcast. I've been going through some major changes in mindset and life goals the past few months, and have been trying to get honest with myself about what I want and what will really make me happy.