Alex Tries Her Best

Ever wondered how the TV and movie industry is continuing in the midst of a pandemic? Well, today Alex Gervasi is joined by yet another "internet friend" of hers - actor, comedian and voice artist Cedric Yarbrough - to dive into the world of acting during COVID. Plus he talks about being quarantined alone, bringing joy to people through his work, and his decision to continue playing a cop on TV in 2020.

Alex Gervasi's friend, entrepreneur and owner of the creative agency Creative Drinking, Kimmy McAtee Bell, joins the podcast to talk about starting her own business, owning a creative agency in the age of COVID, and imposter syndrome. Plus Kimmy talks about the importance of hiring the RIGHT people for your business and she and Alex share their versions of the story of how they *really* became friends.

This week, Alex Gervasi brings BACK a friend of the show: pastor, author, and all-around badass, Brit Barron! Brit is back to talk about the recent release of her book 'Worth It' as well as how she overcomes fear, embraces change, and finds freedom in her life. Brit also shares the most LOL story about LL Cool J that you *need* to hear.

Have you ever considered if you need to work on your digital wellness? Or do you even know what digital wellness is? This week, Alex Gervasi talks with the founder of Brick, Tommy Sobel, about digital wellness, taking a break from your phone, and how to be more successful by spending less time on your phone... and turning your phone into a brick.

Buying your first piece of art can be intimidating. Where do you start? How much should you spend? What are you even looking for? Luckily, Sara Kaplan, Associate Director at Subliminal Projects joins Alex Gervasi to answer all of those questions. Plus we learn how Sara got involved in the art world from a young age and more about the man behind Subliminal Projects and OBEY, Shepard Fairey.

Alex Gervasi's friend and Director of Consumer Engagement at Smashbox Cosmetics, Samantha Citro Alexander, joins the podcast today with some much-needed career coaching. Alex and Sam talk about knowing your worth at work, goal setting, communicating your wants and needs in the workplace, and more. There's something for everyone, at any stage in their career, in this episode!

Alex Gervasi is crying again today - but a lot of these tears are HAPPY tears! And in the midst of a pandemic, we'll take any happy tears we can get. Alex shares her experience getting the COVID-19 test (shout out to Los Angeles County for free testing!), talks about why sometimes you just gotta cry it out, and has a big and exciting life update to share!

This week, Alex Gervasi dives into something that was completely unplanned for: dating people with "potential" and watching them leave the relationship better than they found out. Alex and Erica also talk about life updates in quarantine, their highs and lows of life right now, and staying in contact with exes.

When in quarantine... people are STILL going to find a way to date - from a safe social distance, of course! Alex Gervasi is back this week talking about how people are still dating while experiencing a global pandemic, including stories from her friend AND brother. Plus, Producer Erica spills about her own dating life while in quarantine!

Alex and Producer Erica are back at it from home and this week we're talking about BOUNDARIES. When working from home and doing, well, everything from home, people can except you to always be available - so we dive in to setting boundaries while staying home. Plus, is anyone else dating over FaceTime?

Oh yes, she's back and broadcasting from HOME. Alex Gervasi and Producer Erica connect (virtually and safely!) to discuss what's on all of our minds right now: the global pandemic we're currently living through. If you need a place to feel a little less alone, we got you. This week we're talking about taking things day by day, therapy, staying connected with friends and family and... Alex's first passover.

Alex Gervasi recently realized she has only ever measured success based on her job or her career. But can't you be successful in other parts of your life? Can't being seen as successful come from having supportive friendships, healthy romantic relationships, and having positive hobbies or passions outside of work? Alex and Producer Erica explore these questions in today's episode!

Let's talk gratitude. Alex Gervasi is sharing how it's possible - and necessary! - to find gratitude in the situations that may not always make you feel the most thankful. This week Alex dives into why she's so grateful for this phase of her life, the people who have made her feel this way, and what she has learned over the last year or so. We all can take something from this one!

Things have certainly changed over the last two months for Alex Gervasi. And in this episode she's talking about this transitional period in her life which has included traveling for the holidays, turning 30, and more dating than... ever? Plus, answers to all the questions you've been asking!

Alex Gervasi and Producer Erica catch you up on what's been going on in their lives (and it's actually a LOT!) Between a MAJOR life change for Alex, a break up update from Erica and a chat about dipping our toes back into the dating world, we fill you in on it all.

Start-up super team Kelly Nyland and Rhenee Bartlett join Alex Gervasi to talk about what it really takes to get a new business off the ground. Kelly and Rhenee met while working at Snap, and later left to start Petalfox and, more recently, Whym - two businesses that allow you to purchase items directly through text messages. Get to know Kelly and Rhenee on this episode, then find them on Instagram @kellylmnyland and @rheneekbarlett!

In our first-ever explicit episode, Alex Gervasi talks with her friend DJ Hed about each of their non-traditional starts in this industry, how he has become a go-to guy for advice, and much more. This extremely authentic episode is not one you want to miss.

Alex Gervasi is learning about the fashion industry this week with three sisters who know what it takes to build and run a successful fashion brand. Sisters Shideh, Shida and Shirin Kaviani from Naked Wardrobe join Alex to talk about why they created their company, how the customers inspire them and what it's like to work with your sisters.

Alex Gervasi is joined by astrologist Jade to discuss a deeper look at astrology and go through Alex's birth chart. Jade also gives listeners resources for looking into their own birth charts and understanding how astrology is much more than just their horoscope. Plus, Jade explains her specialty: horary.

After a hectic couple of weeks for Alex Gervasi and Producer Erica, they're back at it reflecting on... pretty much everything. Alex looks back at previous podcast episodes, and the pair talk about the importance of friendships in their lives. Plus, Erica has a life update!

Bruna Nessif joins Alex Gervasi in the studio once again to talk about everyone's favorite topic: dating. This week they're talking about "going with the flow" in relationships... and how choosing to go with the flow may not look or feel how you expect it to. PSA: this episode gets vulnerable AND Alex cries! Grab your tissues!

Alex Gervasi brings in her friends Brit Barron (pastor, speaker and author) and Dr. Jessica Barron (sociologist, demographer and author) to have a really honest conversation about race and racism - specifically in America. While they couldn't touch on everything, Alex, Brit and Dr. Barron tried their best to provide insight and break down the heavier topic. We hope what these two accomplished sisters (yes, sisters!!) share sheds light and helps educate those who might not have had a conversation surrounding race like this before.

This week, technology got the best of us and a WONDERFUL episode ended up being completely unusable. Yay! So here's a bonus episode with guest Brit Barron who tells hilarious stories of misidentifying celebrities... and Alex Gervasi shares her story of the WORST nail appointment of all time.

Today's episode is an extra special one as Alex Gervasi talks about Autism, and the stigmas around it, with her guests. Dr. Frazier from Autism Speaks calls into the show to educate us about resources for friends and families of those diagnosed, and then Conor from the band In Real Life comes in to talk about his personal experience living with High Functioning Autism.

Alex Gervasi is joined by her interior designer-turned friend for an episode all about how to make your space look and feel like YOU. Ashley's tips range from something as simple as buying yourself flowers to finding that perfect statement piece to build your room around. Check out more from Ashley on her Instagram page @scout.modern!

This week Alex Gervasi is learning all about having a plant-based diet. She talked with Lorena Ramirez from vegan blog HealthyHyna about what made her change to a vegan diet, how to be vegan on a budget and why it's important to show people that Meixcan food can be delicious *and* vegan!

Alex Gervasi has Brit Gilmore from The Giving Keys in studio to talk about how she became the President of the company, how the company works to help those in the homeless population, and what paying it forward looks like for her!

The guys from Nightly join Alex in studio to talk all about life as musicians. Jonathan, Joey and Nick share their personal experiences with touring, the "spark" you have to chase when songwriting, songs that bring back the most intense emotions and what they do when they don't agree on which song should be released next. Jonathan and Joey also share a hilarious story of Alex's high school theater years.

Okay so, Alex doesn't *really* try going viral... but she definitely gets the scoop on what it takes to make viral videos from the viral animal video guy himself, Aaron Benitez of Aaron's Animals! We talk about how Aaron started on his animal video journey, how the focus of the videos has changed, and he shares a couple behind the scenes secrets that had us shocked. If you're a fan of Aaron and his cat Prince Michael, you can check them out at CatCon in Pasadena, CA this weekend.

This week Alex is joined by YouTuber, singer, songwriter, and former Vine-er, Gabbie Hanna to talk all about being authentic on social media. They talk navigating social media in the limelight, cancel culture and why Gabbie is releasing music with a message. Follow Gabbie on Instagram and Twitter @GabbieHanna!

Alex is joined by Dr. Glenna this week to talk about all things THERAPY. From where to start when looking for a therapist to knowing you've found the right one to why therapy is important for EVERYONE, Alex and Dr. Glenna get you informed. Find Dr. Glenna on social media at @drglennalcsw!

Yep, we're just getting straight to the point today: dating. Alex and producer Erica cover some of the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to dating, especially dating as women in Los Angeles. If you've ever had a bad date, wondered how to start dating again after a relationship or simply don't know how to find people you like, this one's for you!

Alex brings in her friend and model Emily Sears to have the conversation about being empowered in your own body. They talk all about what makes YOU feel empowered and the way society and social media have shaped us to feel about our bodies.

Dan and Darin are back to help Alex explain exactly what the enneagram is and how it works! In this episode we dig a little deeper into how the enneagram really impacts your life and relationships, and explain a bit more about each type.

Alex's friends Dan Prevette and Darin McKenna join her this week to talk all things enneagram - which they are all very passionate about. Alex, Dan and Darin are all different numbers and share their stories of finding the enneagram personality test and learning about each of the types. This is part 1 of 2 on the enneagram, so if you still have questions after this episode, we will be back with more next week!

This week we're taking on something that almost everyone has gone through: break ups. Alex and Producer Erica share their own experiences with break ups and tackle topics like being friends with an ex, how to handle families who want to stay in touch, and how to truly heal. And just a reminder - "singleness isn't lava!"

Bruna Nessif is BACK! In our second episode with Bruna. she helps Alex understand why people "ghost" AND "most" in dating. We talk about warning signs, dates who aren't over their exes and Alex and Bruna share their own experiences with both ghosting AND mosting.For more from Bruna, follow her on Instagram @brunaaaaa or Twitter @brunanessif!

Oh yes, they're back! Since Alex's interview with Bobby and Ben from streetwear brand The Hundreds went over an hour, today we're bringing you part TWO of the interview! Bobby and Ben tell the story of their wild 10 year anniversary party at Disneyland that you do not want to miss!

Alex talks with her friends Bobby and Ben from streetwear brand The Hundreds all about their journey to starting this company together (they did NOT meet where you'd expect!), to being an entrepreneur, to getting collaborations that some people may view as random.

OK, so Alex doesn't technically try witchcraft, but she certainly tries to understand it! Leah Knauer and Rachel Laforest from the Basic Witches podcast join Alex and Producer Erica to talk about what being a witch means to them, horoscopes, tarot cards, mercury in retrograde and tons more.

This week, Alex brings in her friend and activist Natalie Warne to educate everyone on social activism. They talk what Natalie does as an activist, how she practices self care in an emotionally exhausting career, and what resources are out there to help *you* get involved in this eye-opening conversation.

Alex calls on her internet friend and love columnist Bruna Nessif to talk about the idea and the importance of self love. The idea of self love is clearly very complicated and looks different for everyone, but Alex and Bruna share their tips on how to get closer to truly loving yourself every day.

In this teaser of what to expect from 'Alex Tries Her Best' we meet Alex Gervasi, the midday jock on 102.7 KIISfm in Los Angeles and her producer Erica. Alex tries to explain what you're going to hear from her and the guests in the weeks to come.