Chanel in the City

IT'S “TIME TO LIGHTEN THE F*CK UP”! And stand up comedian and book author, Madison Malloy stops by Chanel in the City to do just that with our host, Chanel Omari! We are loving her new sassy, witty, inspiring self help book: It's Time To Lighten The F'ck Up, A Hilarious, 'Kinda Raunchy' Self-Help Guide That Really Works by Stand Up Comedian, Madison Malloy! MALLOYS JOURNEY FROM WALL STREET TO STAND-UP & BEYOND PULLS NO PUNCHES AS SHE SHARES HER INSIGHTS INTO HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS.Stand up comedian and author of the book; Time to Lighten The F'ck Up, Madison Malloy, is bringing a fresh take to navigating the sh'tstorms of young adult life and found the way so you don't have to! Madison Malloy went from being a Wall Street analyst to a stand-up comic and now hosts her own self-help/business podcast Next to Madison, creates and produces television shows, and is an entrepreneur and investor.With everything that is going on in the world, Madison Malloy says it best, "It's time to lighen the F'ck up to make the world a better place!" Everything is so serious these days, says Malloy, that it inspired her to write a self help book with a twist of humor to help others let go and live life in a silly and honest way. It's a refreshing take on what's going on in the world and Malloy shares tips in her book on how to cope mentally with what obstacles we face. Time to Lighten the F*ck Up is a humorous and honest take on self-help written by comedian, author, producer, and podcaster Madison Malloy. The first-time author wrote the book after overcoming years of depression and anxiety, induced by a high stress job on Wall Street and not being realistic about her goals and dreams. Fears about money, career, and the opinions of others prompted a “scarcity mindset,” she says, and self-help books and podcasts provided no help. It wasn't until she summoned the courage to quit her finance career and pursue her dreams did her life begin to change. All it took was laughter. That was when Malloy had what she calls her “A-HA moment.” She woke one morning and realized, “Maybe I just need to lighten the f*ck up.” Now she's sharing that epiphany in, Time to Lighten the F*ck Up, an insightful, authentic, and somewhat naughty chronicle of her late-in-life awakening. Her insights and anecdotes, doused with edgy and earthy humor, are relatable, practical, and hysterical, and a quick read that will leave readers laughing. Throughout Time to Lighten the F*ck Up, Malloy she shares real-life ways to *stop chasing money *create financial freedom *conquer fear *embrace gratitude and faith *change your perceptions *manifest your best reality *kick your confidence up a notch *always be ready to have your best day *escape tunnel-vision *improve your sense of humor *lay off the judgments AND *chill out about the crap that doesn't matter! Launching with Beyond Publishing on October 18th “TIME TO LIGHTEN THE F*CK UP – A Self-Help Guide with a Side of Humor” is a satirical look at life through a different lens of maturity and realism and a reminder to not take ourselves too seriously.Now she's sharing that epiphany in, Time to Lighten the F*ck Up, an insightful, authentic, and somewhat naughty chronicle of her late-in-life awakening. Her insights and anecdotes, doused with edgy and earthy humor, are relatable, practical, and hysterical, and a quick read that will leave readers laughing. Malloy's book is hot amongst the celebrities in Hollywood who are fan favorites and can't get enough of the witty self help book, which is number one on the Amazon charts! Celebrities include: Kathy Hilton, Paula Abdul, Donny Wahlbergand more! Malloy is not only brilliant but has a big heart too. Proceeds of the book are going towards the Nami Organization, which is close and dear to Malloy's heart and what got her through writing this book and giving self help tips herself to those in need and feeling lonely during this time, especially during the holiday season. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a nationwide, grassroots mental health organization. NAMI offers educational programs, advocates for individuals and families affected by mental illness, and operates a toll-free helpline.It's a great book to gift your friends and family for the holiday season and what other time to give back than now! Her book is available on Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com Check out her book now on Amazon and give back to the people in need in the mental health community! Make sure to follow @therealmadisonmalloy on all social media platforms. https://www.amazon.com/Time-Lighten-Up-Self-Help-Guide/dp/1637923694/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?crid=2GHCJKJERIMUJ&keywords=madison+malloy&qid=1666017667&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjAwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=%2Caps%2C65&sr=8-2

We are kicking season 3 of Chanel in the City off with the Queen of Comedy, comedy booker, comedy adjacent and producer, Amy Hawthorne, stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari on all things comedy, how she became a successful comedy booker, what she looks for in a stand up comedian, tips on being successful comedian and more! Amy shares her experience and chats what its like to book for one of the most iconic hottest clubs in NYC/the world, New York Comedy Club and The Comic Book Store in Los Angeles and what her favorite part of the booking process is. Amy also shares tips on what comedy bookers are constantly looking for in stand up comedians and the next big 'IT FACTOR" in a comedian.  Amy opens up on what it was like to book for two of the most iconic comedy clubs in the world and how she made her dreams come true by just going for what she wanted! We also get in to dating tips, dating in comedy and how to cope with our mental health. Make sure to follow Amy @comedygroupie on instagram for more of her fun and educational comedy reels!

We are kicking season 3 of Chanel in the City off with the Queen of Comedy, comedy booker, comedy adjacent and producer, Amy Hawthorne, stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari on all things comedy, how she became a successful comedy booker, what she looks for in a stand up comedian, tips on being successful comedian and more! Amy opens up on what it was like to book for two of the most iconic comedy clubs in the world and how she made her dreams come true by just going for what she wanted! We also get in to dating tips, dating in comedy and how to cope with our mental health. Make sure to follow Amy @comedygroupie on instagram for more of her fun and educational comedy reels! 

The Real Housewives of Dubai Star, Sara Al Madani stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari about all things Real Housewives of Dubai, her experience on what it was like to be on a first season, what it's like to be a modern Muslim woman in America and Dubai, why finding her independce is important, how she's coping now with her single hood, why she has had conflict with some of her cast members this season and what we can anticipate post reunion.   Sara also opens up about who she was closest to and why on amongst her cast and who she had the most challenges with!  Sara also shares with us her entrepreneurial side and the obstacles she had to overcome as a modern Muslim woman in a traditional country in order to create her empire as an independent houeeife!v Tune in to The Real Housewives of Dubai on Bravo TV Wednadays 9:00 PM  Make sure to follow @_sara_almadani_ for updates & more info!

Caroline Standbury stops by Chanel in the City to chat with Chanel Omari all about The Real Housewives of Dubai, her experience and transiton from Ladies of London to Housewives Franchise, what she had going on this season and how she overcame it with grace, how she overcomes the conflict between Chanel and Lisa and the other cast mates, who she was closest to this season and why.  Caroline also opens up about her divorce and tips to getting back out in the dating game. Caroline chats about her second marriage to Sergio and how to maintain a healthy relationship with all thats going on her life at the moment, including building their dream home and her new shoe line!  Make sure to tune in to The Real Housewives of Dubai every Wednsday night on Bravo TV at 9pm. Make sure to follow @CarolineStandbury on all social media platforms. 

Host of the dating and comedy podcast, Rachel Beiferman stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari on Chanel in the City about her amazing podcast; Dating APP Disasters with her co-host comedian, Phil Ducket as they help comedians, celebrities and everyone else navigate their dating life in the big city and how to avoid further dating disasters. Rachel gives tips and advice on how to have fun being single in the city and how to date appropriatly! Rachel opens up about why she started and is so passionate about starting the podcast and sharing other peoples' dating nightmares so we can all feel less alone. Make sure to follow @datingappdisasters for more info!  m  

Stand up comedian & star of Sirius XM, Natalie Cuomo stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host Chanel Omari all things comedy, being an empowered female comedian in the Stand up comedy world, coping with mental Heath, loving yourself, finding out your self worth, how to brush off the haters and her amazing podcast Help! With Natalie! Make sure to follow @nataliecuomo on all social media platforms!  

Actress and Stand up Comedian, Ashley Austin Morris, stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari, about all things Stand up Comedy, her experience on Inventing Anna, her upcoming series on FX, the inspiration behind her new comedy album special and why she finds it hard to date in New York City. Ashley also opens up to us about how she copes with her mental health being on the go all the time and the obstacles she had to overcome in order to be a successful stand up comedian especialy in a male dominant industry. Make sure to follow @ashleyaustinmorris for more info! 

Brian Morton, The President of one of the hottest comedy clubs in New York City, New York Comedy Club, stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari. Brian opens up about how and why he chose to be in the comedy industry, how he got to be the President of one of the most important clubs in New York City, how comedians should be using their social media in order to get more engagment. 

The Real Housewives of Miami Star and the Original OG, Adriana de Moura stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari on all things The Real Housewives of Miami this season, why her and Lara were at odds and where they stand now, what she thinks of the newbies, how shes coping with her divorce and tips to getting back out in the dating game. 

Stand up Comedian and Wild N Out Star, Maddy Smith, chats with Chanel Omari on Chanel in the City about her experience on Wild N Out, how she fell in love with Stand Up Comedy, how she balances her relationship and comedy, what obstacles she had to face in order to get to the success she has achieved, how she got judeged based on her weight before she lost it all, her podcast;That Time Of Week Podcast and her upcoming tour!  Make sure to follow on @somaddysmith for more info! 

Gabriela Barragan chats with host, Chanel Omari on Chanel in the City about her experience on Below Deck: Sailing Yacht this season, how she separates herself from the rest of the staff, what it's like to be Latina working on a yacht & how she copes with her mental health, dating life and achieving her goals like hopefully being the next Captain. Gabriela opens up about the challenges she had with some of her cast mates this season and how they are overcoming them! Make sure to tune in to Below Deck: Sailing Yacht on Bravo TV every Monday night at 8PM. 

Summer House and Winter House Star, Andrea Denver stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari about all things Summer and Winter House this season!The HOT newbee chats about what it feels like being the new cast member in the house of friends who have been friends for a long time, how he became one of the cast members, his relationship with Paige, where he stands with Paige and Craig, his new dating life and how he coped with his challenges during this season.Andrea also opens up about why he felt hurt by Paige this season and why he had hope for their relationship.  He also chats his feelings about the drama that went down in the Summer House this season, his thoughts on Amanda and Kyles wedding and pre nup discussion & more!Tune in to Summer House every Monday night at 9pm EST on Bravo TV. For more information visit Bravotv.comThis episode is brought to you by StrawHut Media & Gas Digital Studios. This episode has been sponsored by Fanroom Live! Visit FanRoomLive.com now & purchase your tickets to see Lamar Odom host a virtual meet and greet Q & A event on April 30th at 3:00PM EST on FanRoomLive.comSpecial thanks to Nanosol Pro CBD products for sponsoring this event for a great cause! Go to NanosolPro.com and enter promo code fanroom20 for discounts & FanRoomLive.comfor discounts on your ticket purchases!

The Real Housewives of New Jersey Star & Host of the podcast; Melissa Gorga on Display, Melissa Gorga stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari on all things Real Housewives of New Jersey this season, where her's & Joe Gorga's relationship with sister-in-law Teresa Giudice stands, what we can expect from this weeks reunion & more! Melissa also opens up about her not being a bridesmaid at Teresa's wedding & how she feels about Teresa getting married again!

In the Real Housewives of Miami, Julia Lemigova chats with host Chanel Omari on Chanel in the City about being a former Russian beauty queen who was first runner-up at Miss USSR in 1990 and later elevated to be crowned Miss USSR following the disqualification of the original winner. Julia chats about transitioning from beauty queen to housewife and what it's like to be married to one of the most famous tennis players in the world, how she balances motherhood, being a wife, running her beauty businesses, and her house of loving animals, and being a full-time housewife. Julia chats about being the first Miami Housewife to be open about her being a lesbian. Julia chats about being proud to be a part of the LGBTQIA+ community and makes history as the first LGBTQIA+ housewife to be a part of the Bravo franchise. Julia is living her best life and is excited about what is next to come. Check out Housewives of Miami on Peacock and Bravo TV now! Follow @julialemigova for more info!

Barbara Kavovit stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari on all things Real Housewives of New York City, including her thoughts on the recent announcement of the re cast, who she thinks should come back and if she will ever return to the iconic series. Barbara also chats her inspiration behind her books and why Heels of Steel has been such a success! She chats mental health tips, what its like being a strong successful woman in a male dominant industry and more! 

Dorinda Medley is back on Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari, about her new book: Make it Nice, how she coped with leaving Housewives of New York City, if she will ever return, her experience on All Star Housewives and more!  Dorinda chats the inspiration behind Make it Nice and why she thinks she lasted on Housewives so long. She chats what it means to be a real OG and her thoughts on this past season of RHONY!  Doridna also opens up about her breakup & what she looks forward to in her dating life!  Make sure to follow Dorinda on all social media platforms @DorindaMedley   

The one and only official Bachelor Nation Podcast is here! Hosted by Becca Kufrin, "Bachelor Happy Hour" takes you behind the scenes on Clayton Echard's season of "The Bachelor," with guests revealing first-hand details about what really went on when the cameras weren't rolling. Becca has all the inside information that you simply wont hear anywhere else! Welcome to your new home for all things Bachelor Nation!    Listen to The Bachelor Happy Hour here: http://wondery.fm/BHH_ChanelintheCity

Alia Janine, former sex worker and adult star, stand up comedian chats all things comedy, the porn industry, her exprience as an adult film star, why there is still a stigma on the porn industry, how she tranistioned in to the comedy world & the inspiration behind her new podcast: How To Do Drugs-- Alia chats the obstacels she had to overcome in the mental health community and how she cope with leaving the porn industry behind to become a successful comedian! 

Vanderpump Rules Star, Scheana Shay stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari, on all things Vanderpump Rules this season! She opens up about why this season was so challenging for her, what we can expect from the reunion, how she's balancing motherhood and being a reality tv star.  Scheana opens up about her relationship with to Brock this season and chats her challenges with her friends this season and how she coped with it. She chats about her mental health and tips on how we can cope with our mental health options!  Scheana shares her side of what she thinks about her relationships with Lala Kent and why they have gone through ups and downs & what she thinks about her current situation with Randall.  Produced and edited by Too Much Content Live Studios  

 Our good friend Luann De Lesseps is back on the podcast with host Chanel Omari. The countess opens up about her sobriety journey, her new FROZE line we are loving, her experience on All Star Housewives, who she got along with and who she didn't.  Luann chats RHONY reunion and why she thinks there wasn't one and what we should expect for Season 13.  Luann chats what she's up to in her Cabaret & the inspiration behind her new Christmas songs. Follow Luann @countessluann on all social media platforms.      

Giulio Gallarotti stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari on how & why he started stand up comedy, how he transitioned from tennis to comedy, how to cope with your friends receiving a certain success that you might want to achieve and how to handle it, how OOPS the podcast came about and how different live podcasting is from stand up comedy!  Giulio also shares how and why he started to create his own content and how that's the way of our future to be heard. He opens up about creating content in Iraq and his new series that will air on his own instagram content.  Giulio chats opening up for Pete Davidson and Ricky Valez and how it feels to be close with inspiring comics as themselves.  Make sure to follow Giulio @notjulio on all social media platforms         

The Real Housewives of OC Star, Braunwyn Windham Burke stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari, on all things Real Housewives of OC, how she felt when she didn't join this season & what she thinks about the new season without her!  Braunwyn opens up about coming out & what it means for her to support the LGBTQ community! She shares how she balances co parenting with Sean & still having a healthy dating life!  Braunwyn also tells us what she's up to next past reality tv! She shares her journey with mental health and how she coped with her sobriety and manages it successfully till this day!  Braunwyn opens up about her dating life and what she's looking for in her future partner!  Make sure to follow Braunwyn @Braunwynwindhamburke on all social media platforms for updates & more!

Stand up comedian and podcast hosts of We Were Had and Risque Business News, Mae Planert, chats with host Chanel Omari on Chanel in the City the highs and lows about stand up comedy, the obstacles she had to face in stand up and how she coped with it in order to be successful.  Mae opens up about her relationship with Mark Normand and how they both balance out their social lives and comedy life!  Mae shares details on her wedding with Mark and when we can expect them to tie the knot, wedding planning and how shes balancing that with her career.  Mae chats what inspired her two awesome podcasts we are loving; We Were Had and Risque Business!   Make sure to follow Mae @Mae_Planert on all social media platforms!   

The stars of Winter House; Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke stop by Chanel in the City chatting with Chanel Omari on why they did and how Winter House came about! They also chat future Summer House plans and possible babies!  Amanda and Kyle share their wedding details and why they chose to do it in their parents backyard!  Amanda opens up about eventually taking Kyle's last name and why she will always have Batula a staple name in the family.  The hot couple chat what it takes to be an OG and have longevity in reality tv like they do! They also have some advice for the newbies of Winter House & chat who they got along with most and who they are at odds with.  They also share awesome updates about Lover Boy!  Stay tune and follow them on @amandabatula @imkylecooke and watch Winter House on Bravo every Wednesday night at 9pm! 

The Star of the Real Housewives of Potomac and the co-star of the Reasonably Shady podcast, Robyn Dickson stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari on all things RHOP, why this season was different for her than all other seasons, where she stands in her marriage now and how she copes being on a reality tv show and making her marriage work at the same time.  Robyn also opens up about the challenges she faced with her husband this season and how they coped with it mentally and how they got through the pandemic and their issues successfully. She also gives us tips on how to work on our marriages and what it takes to have a successful one!  Robyn gives us an insight on whats to come for the rest of the RHOP reunion and where she and everyone stands with Candice!  Make sure to follow Robyn @RobynDixon10 on all social media platforms and check out her super successful Hat empire, EMBELLISHED.SHOP 

Director, Producer and Actor, Danny Abeckaser AKA Danny A, is on Chanel in the City, chatting with host, Chanel Omari, about his new movies This IS US and LANSKY with Harvey Keitel and what the inspiration behind the two movies were and how he got ready to play two different character roles in two completely different movies simultaneously!  Danny chats how challenging making movies during the pandemic was and where the movie industry is going. 

The Real Housewives of Potomac Star and the host of Reasonably Shady Podcast, Gizelle Bryant stops by Chanel in the City to chat all things Real Housewives of Potomac this season, her thoughts on how she feels about Nicki Minaj hosting the reunion this season, what she thinks about Candice ups and downs this season, her new podcast; Reasonably Shady with her RHOP co-star, Robyn Dickson and how she balances motherhood, dating and co-parenting with her ex.  Gizelle also clarifies the whole "HOT BOX GATE" in the beginning of the season, why her and Karen are on the outs this season and where they stand now, what she really thinks of Wendy's new body and personality this season and why she loves the newbies and thinks they are a great addition to RHOP. Find out which Housewife was the most welcoming out of the franchise to Gizelle and which one hasnt been!  Gizelle also opens up on how and why she is the original OG of RHOP and the lessons and tips new housewives can takeaway from this whole experience.  Gizelle also gives us a glimpse of what we can expect from the reunion and the status on Bravo Chatroom ! Make sure to tune into RHOP and reunion on Bravo TV every Sunday night at 8pm! Make sure to follow @GizelleBryant on all social media platforms! 

Courtenay Semel, actress, Executive Producer of the new movie; The Sinners, entrepreneur & Hollywood social lite royalty chats being the original OG of reality TV, how she grew up with and bffs with the Kardashians, Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan and why the Hollywood Brat Pack started.  Courtenay gives us exclusive details in a 3 hour chat (part 1 and part 2) about how she had to work super hard because of who her father was in Hollywood to create a name for herself, how she got casted on The Hills: New Beginnings and why she was replaced.  Courtenay speaks on her friendship with Mischa Barton & why her and Caroline D'amore aren't on speaking terms.  Courtenay also takes us back to how she started reality tv before we knew about reality tv. Courtenay opens up about what inspired her to be an executive producer on this new film: The Sinners and where in store for her next.  Courtenay also chats with us on her thoughts on Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barkers relationship/engagement!   Courtenay also opens up about her being a lesbian and the LGBTQ community saving her and allowing her to be authentic self back in a time when it was really hard and challenging to be open about being a lesbian.  Courtenay gets honest on how she coped with her mental health during her challenging years in Hollywood and how she had to navigate through the media & more!  Courtenay gives us tips on how we can become a Hollywood mogul and how she is against cancel culture!  Make sure to follow @Courtenaysemel on all social media platforms for more info.   

Courtenay Semel, actress, Executive Producer of the new movie; The Sinners, entrepreneur & Hollywood social lite royalty chats being the original OG of reality TV, how she grew up with and bffs with the Kardashians, Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan and why the Hollywood Brat Pack started.  Courtenay gives us exclusive details in a 3 hour chat (part 1 and part 2) about how she had to work super hard because of who her father was in Hollywood to create a name for herself, how she got casted on The Hills: New Beginnings and why she was replaced.  Courtenay speaks on her friendship with Mischa Barton & why her and Caroline D'amore aren't on speaking terms.  Courtenay also takes us back to how she started reality tv before we knew about reality tv. Courtenay opens up about what inspired her to be an executive producer on this new film: The Sinners and where in store for her next.  Courtenay also chats with us on her thoughts on Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barkers relationship/engagement!   Courtenay also dishes on what it was like being the daughter of Yahoo's CEO, Terry Semel's daughter and how it did and didn't help her with open doors in Hollywood & the Entertainemnt business.  Courtenay also opens up about her being a lesbian and the LGBTQ community saving her and allowing her to be authentic self back in a time when it was really hard and challenging to be open about being a lesbian.  Courtenay gets honest on how she coped with her mental health during her challenging years in Hollywood and how she had to navigate through the media & more!  Courtenay gives us tips on how we can become a Hollywood mogul and how she is against cancel culture!  Make sure to follow @Courtenaysemel on all social media platforms for more info.   

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Star, Sutton Strake stops by Chanel in the City to chat all things Housewives this season, her thoughts on Erika Jayne and where they stand now & The Sutton Concept.  Sutton opens up about the challenges she faced this season of Beverly Hills. She clarifies her thoughts on the whole Erika Jayne story this season and gives us advice on what we should know and understand when we marry our significant others.  Sutton also clarifies her bringing Lisa Rhinna & Harry Hamlin to Elton John Charity event and where her and Lisa stand.   Sutton chats her new fashion designers that is included in her Sutton Concept.  Sutton also teases what we should expect from the 4 part compelling reunion on Bravo TV starting every Wednesday at 8pm.   

To All My Chanel in the City Fans!! Special bonus episode for you all to check out a new podcast I am digging!!! I'm excited to tell you about a great podcast I can't get enough of with Actor & Comedian Alec Mapa along with professional psychotherapist, Matthew Dempsey called: Alec Mapa: Hot Mess with Matthew Dempsey Psychotherapist   This laugh-out-loud podcast explores the pursuit of mental health and wellness in a hilarious and compassionate way.       Everyone's trying to survive in a world that's turned upside down, but beneath the surface, we're all a HOT MESS and the healing           process can trigger intense feelings.  In each episode Alec and Matthew zero in on an ISSUE OF THE DAY to compare and despair uncertainties, anxiety of social media, body image, aging in a youth-obsessed culture, and unaddressed conflict that may be HOLDING YOU BACK.  I'm about to play you a clip of HOT MESS with the world-famous drag queen, star of the hit show “UNHhhh” and host of the podcast The Bald and the Beautiful, Trixie Mattel.  The three have a fascinating conversation on the topic of elastic thinking, what exactly it means and how it can help us to heal.  Trixie opens up about her abusive childhood including the surprising story of where the name Trixie originated. Trixie also opens up about the generational and cultural trauma that impacted her upbringing and about being half Ojibwe and yet also feeling culturally white. Trixie's raw honesty and biting humor make this episode a must-hear! While you're listening be sure to follow, subscribe and review Alec Mapa: Hot Mess with Matthew Dempsey Psychotherapist on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts!     Trixie Mattel- Elastic Thinking- In this episode of Alec Mapa: Hot Mess with Matthew Dempsey Psychotherapist, Alec and Matthew welcome world-famous drag queen, star of the hit show “UNHhhh” and host of the podcast The Bald and the Beautiful, the hilarious Trixie Mattel. The three have a fascinating conversation on the topic of elastic thinking, what exactly it means and how it can help us to heal. Alec and Matt share how they have overcome trauma in their own lives and the tools they've used to build personal resilience. Trixie opens up about her abusive childhood including the surprising story of where the name Trixie originated. Trixie also opens up about the generational and cultural trauma that impacted her upbringing and about being half Ojibwe and yet also feeling culturally white. Trixie shares how her drag persona is her fun vessel that enables her to live the life she has always wanted- dressing up pretty and playing with easy bake ovens. Trixie's raw honesty and biting humor make this episode a must-hear and she will inspire you with her strong belief that whatever happens to us, we all have the choice to become victims or become survivors and to empower ourselves to create a life we love. Listen, subscribe and review to Alec Mapa: Hot Mess with Matthew Dempsey Psychotherapist:  http://bit.ly/HotMessAPPLE   

Actress, Comedian & Radio host, the HILARIOUS Amy Phillips stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari on all things Housewives, Comedy, Andy Cohen, being a radio host, what inspires her impersonations of some of her favorite housewives and why she decided to write her very own cook book: Cook it, Spill it, Throw it: The Not-So Real Housewives Parody Cookbook by Amy Phillips & Stuart O'keefe !  Amy opens up about her journey in improv, acting and comedy. She confesses her journey wasn't so easy. She chats about coping with her mental health and how she balances her being a full time career woman/entertainer, wife and mother!  Amy shares who her favorite Housewives Franchise is, who is her fav celebrity/housewife to impersonate, which is her least fav and which Housewife she is dying to meet and imitate next! She also opens up on what she thinks about the whole Erika Jayne situation & more!  Check out Amy Philips Reality Checked is Mon-Fri 4ET/1PT on SiriusXM Radio Andy. Daily comedic recaps of all things Bravo and beyond & make sure to check her awesome book Cook it, Spill it, Throw it: The Not-So Real Housewives Parody Cookbook By Stuart O'Keefe and Amy Phillips Published by Dey Street Books (an imprint of HarperCollins) Available for Pre-Sale now Release date Nov 2nd, 2021 Celebrity chef Stuart O'Keeffe and comedian Amy Phillips razz the Real Housewives in this gorgeous cookbook filled with recipes inspired by iconic moments in the franchise's rich history. With a foreword by Andy Cohen. Make sure to follow Amy Phillips @meetamyphillips on all social media platforms! 

Melissa Rivers stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari, on all things pop culture, fashion police & Melissa's new podcast: Melissa Rivers Group Text! Melissa Rivers stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari, on all things pop culture, fashion police & Melissa's new podcast: Melissa Rivers Group Text! Melissa opens up about her mother, the legend, Joan Rivers and how she should have listened to her when it came to freezing her eggs. Melissa Rivers shares her happiest moments with her mother, why she wants to adopt a baby at age 50 and how she has dealt with her divorce.  Melissa also shares who was her favorite celebrity to interview in her career and why. Melissa also opens up about how she's coped with her mental health over the years as well.  Melissa also shares why she will never do stand up comedy and why she wanted to become an actress and a producer.  Melissa also goes in to what inspired her to create Fashion Police and if we will ever get a reboot.  Make sure to follow Melissa Rivers @MelissaRivers on all social media platforms and make sure to check out her podcast: Melissa Rivers Group Text on all podcast platforms! 

Stand up comedian & actress, Olga Namer stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host Chanel Omari all things comedy!  Olga Namer opens up about what it's like being raised as a Modern Orthodox Jewish Woman, what it was like to be married at 17 and divorced by 21. Olga chats how her dating patterns have changed from her 20s and shares tips for newly single divorced women on how to get back in the dating game!  Olga expresses how comedy wasn't always her first love and how she got to be a stand up comedian.  Olga opens up about the challenges she faced in the beg with stand up comedy and being able to feel confident within her community that she made the right choice for her career.  Olga also chats her experience on what it was like touring for Chelsea Handler and opening up for Gilbert Godfrey.  You can follow Olga Namer @OlgaNamer on all social media platforms. 

Eboni K. Williams, Lawyer and  Star of Real Housewives of New York City & host of the podcast; Holding Court, stops by Chanel in the City to chat all things Real Housewives of New York City this season, addressing Reunion rumors, her experience as the first black woman on this franchise and how she's been coping with her cast mates reactions towards her this season, what she anticipates for the rest of the season and more!  Eboni opens up to host, Chanel Omari about Black Shabbat & why this episode was truly so special to her and for her to share with her cast mates, the Black community and Jewish community.  She also shares how she feels about the results she received from her potential sister and gives us an update on the status of finding her father, which has been a great journey for Eboni.  Eboni talks about where she stands with Luann De Lesseps and why she was so hurt by Luann this season.  Eboni also shares her thoughts on Leah converting to Judaism, her break up with her man & where she's heading in regards to relationships.  She also states the record straight about why she thinks Ramona is hesitant to engage in the convo of racism this season and if her behavior is really out of line like the fans are stating. Eboni shares her thoughts on who she would like to see return next season  Eboni also clarifies why her law license was suspended and why she decided to share with her audience over Instagram live.  Make sure to follow Eboni on all social media platforms @EboniKWilliams & listen to her podcast; Holding Court on all podcast platforms and make sure to check her out on The Real Housewives of New York City every Tuesday night at 9PM EST.         

Comedian, Actress and host of The Soup on E! & the podcast, Jaded, Jade Catta-Preta stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari on all things stand up comedy, how she felt being the first female host for The Soup on E! Jade chats how it hasn't always been easy for her in a male dominant industry and all boys club; comedy! Jade opens up about how she got her start in stand up comedy & what obstacles she had to overcome to get to where she is today.  Jade chats on what influenced her comedy album & what inspired her behind her new podcast; Jaded, which we are loving!  Jade shares her tips on how to deal with the ones we love who ghost us and how to cope with our haters and negative comments on social media!!  Make sure to follow Jade on all social media platforms @JadeCattaPreta 

Caroline D'Amore, CEO of one of our favorite vegan and organic pasta sauce line, Pizza Girl & the Star of the hit series on MTV, The Hills: New Beginnings, stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari all things The Hills this season, why she decided to relaunch Pizza Girl, what inspired her behind Pizza Girl and how she became a full time cast member of one of the iconic shows in reality television history! Caroline dishes on how Mischa Barton and Stephanie Pratt, long time friends, were out to sabotage her behind the scenes, why they weren't part of the show this season and how she coped with all this mentally!   Caroline shares her journey as an independent entrepreneur and how female empowerment is majorly pushed behind her brand. Even though she's brought her homemade receipts from her family pizza restaurant business, D'Amores (A famous pizza restaurant chain) Caroline has worked super hard to get to where she is now. She also tells us how she got the name pizza girl and what inspired her behind the pizza girl brand and being vegan!  Caroline also dishes on her nights out with her famous celebrity pals like Paris Jackson, Djing for Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian & more! She also shares how Alicia Silverstone is a pizza girl celeb fan favorite !!   Caroline also opens up about who on the cast of the Hills is most supportive of pizza girl and who has been the nicest to her and who hasn't! She also teases what's to come for the rest of the season.    Caroline dishes on how it felt to express her feelings for Kaitlyn, one of her best friends, romantically, especially during PRIDE month. Caroline also dishes her thoughts on the drama that occurred between Heidi and Spencer this season with the Whalers and the rest of the cast, including her! There's just so much to catch up with when it comes to the Hills and this Pizza Girl. Enjoy Pizza Girl yourself by getting 10% off your first purchase by using the discount code Chanel10 by going to pizzagirl.com and tune in to the drama on The Hills: New Beginnings on MTV every Wednesday night 9pm/8pm Make sure to follow Caroline @CarolineDamore on all social media platforms for updates and more!

Shahs of Sunset Star, Reza Farahan, stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari on all things this season of Shahs of Sunset. Reza opens up about his past, how he started Shahs of Sunset, where he stand with Mike and MJ this season.  Reza opens up about what we can expect this season and why this season is different than all other seasons of Shahs of Sunset!  Reza also shares how he feels about not seeing MJ and Tommy's baby boy and what it would mean to him for him to actually see him. He also shares if him and Tommy will ever be able to be in the same room again despite the restraining order and if his and MJ's friendship can ever go back to the way it once was?!  Reza also explains his inspiration behind his new book; Memoirs of a Gay Shah, Where Reza finally dishes on so many parts of his life, growing up gay in a middle eastern family, how he got in to real estate, his history between his parents and family and he dynamics between their relationships and he also gets in to full details of how he got on to Shahs of Sunset and more! The book comes out in 2022!  Make sure to check out Shahs of Sunset every Sunday night at 9:00PM EST/8:00PM PST on Bravo TV!  Make sure to follow Reza Farahan on all social media platforms @rezafarahan   

Toya Bush-Harris stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari on all things Married to Medicine this season, what it's like being one of the only women in the group to be a doctors wife and not a doctor, how she's coped with the conflict she has had with some of her cast members & what she's doing to grow and evolve past it, heading into a new season.  Toya dishes on what we can expect for what's to come on the 3 part reunion, where she stands with Dr. Contesta and Anila  & why she's so close with Dr.Simone. Toya clarifies why this season she is at odds with most of her cast and what needs to change from all of them in order to move forward.  Toya shares with us why this has been the hardest season yet for her, especially during Covid and how she survived her marriage. Toya also shares those dating and mental health tips of how she coped with during the season and more!  Make sure to follow Toya @toyabushharriss and tune in to the 3 Part Reunion everyone is talking about every Sunday night at 9:00PM on Bravo TV. 

Rachel Uchitel  stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari on all things relationships with narcissists & how to NOT date them.  Rachel chats her days & journey when she managed one of the biggest night clubs in the world; TAO VEGAS & chats what it took to be one of the first female bosses catering to celebrities and some of the most important people in the world.  Rachel chats why she decided to become the spokes woman for SeekingArrangements.com, how to date in a big city, if a cheater is always a cheater & her experience with the media and having the stimga of being the villan when she never was and how she overcame it.     

Heather Mariana, beauty and lifestyle influencer & creator of Beauty Kitchen Junkie, a beauty and lifestyle empire, Heather stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari on all things beauty, lifestyle and Entertainemnt!  Heather opens up to Chanel about what pushed her to create Beauty Kitchen Junkie and what inspires her to help women all around the world be their authentic bad ass selves!  Heather is doing a giveaway of her 3 favorite travel kits that is the single girls survival kit!   

David Yontef from Behind the Velvet Rope Podcast stops by Chanel in the City to chat with Chanel Omari about all things Rhony, RHONJ and housewives, what his favorite reality tv show is, his favorite celebrity he had on his podcast and more!  David dishes on his favorite housewives franchise and who was his favorite housewife to chat with?!  It wasn’t always easy for David to break in to this industry. He always had to fight through obstacles in order to get where he is today.  David has interviewed some of the most influential people in this world. He has owned businesses before and is one of the most aspirational pop culture experts in the industry.  Find out how he got there and the scoop he is giving us on all the celebrities he has been meeting Behind the Velvet Rope.  Follow @DavidYontef @Behindthevelvetrope for more updates! 

Jackie Goldschneider stops by Chanel in the City and opens up to host, Chanel Omari about all things RHONJ this season.  She clarifies her side of the story when it comes to Teresa Giudice sharing rumors about Evan, Jackie's husband. Jackie shares the secret to a long lasting successful relationship and on how she and Evan overcame this nasty rumor this season.  Jackie shares what we can expect on the and what the REUNION tonight, where she stands with Teresa and if they will ever get back to having a normal friendship.  Jackie weighs in on what's going on with Melissa Gorga and Joe Gorga, Margaret Josephs and Jackie Aydin's conflicts and more!  Jackie also dishes on her new project she is working on and encouraging us all to give back.   Make sure to tune in to The Real Housewives of New Jersey on Bravo TV at 9:00PM and follow Jackie @JackieGoldschneider on all social media platforms for more info and all updates. 

The Countess is back better than ever! Countess Luann De Lesseps is back on Chanel in the City, chatting all things RHONY this season, how its different for her than all other seasons, how she is getting along with Ramona the most this season and who she is butting heads with and why! Luann also opens up about how she feels about the new housewife, Eboni K. Williams and what it takes to be a housewife on the franchise for a long time! Luann also shares updates on her new Christmas music and when we can expect a new countess and friends cabaret show in the Fall of 2021 ! Luann opens up about what we can expect out of the rest of this season, where her friendship stands with Dorinda Medley since leaving the show, which housewife she wants to return to the show, her dating life with Garth and why she has moved on past dating apps, tips on how to date in the big city and what's next for the Countess! Lu also clarifies why she moved across from her ex, Tom and how she plans to avoid him while she is living in her new amazing beautiful apartment. She gives us some tips on how to avoid your ex in any given run in situation.  The Countess also shares where she stands with Carol Radzwille amongst all the negative comments she has been tweeting recently about her former cast mates on RHONY this season! The Countess is giving it to us raw and real as usual and we are loving every minute of it! She also gives us a sneak peek on the ALL STARS HOUSEWIVES franchise coming out soon!  You can buy tickets to her cabaret and her new rose at www.countessluann.com and follow her @countessluann on instagram and all social media platforms.

Captain Glenn Shepard chats with host, Chanel Omari from the Chanel in the City podcast about all things Below Deck Sailing Yacht.  Captain Glenn takes us through his journey on how he became an amazing captain, what it takes to become a captain in the Yacht industry, why he got in to boats and yachts and how Below Deck Sailing Yacht came about.  Captain Glenn also opens up on what’s it’s like to be a Captain amongst the crew this season, how and why he picked this specific crew and how season 2 is completely different than season 1.  Captain Glenn dishes on the drama and love triangles happening between the crew members and how it can affect their jobs potentially on the yacht. He also shares with us what we can expect for the rest of the season!  Captain Glenn also spills which celebrity guest he was most star struck by and met and which celebrity he would love to have on his own Yacht.  Make sure to follow Captain Glenn @bigsailboats for all updates and make sure to check out  Below Deck Sailing Yacht airs every Monday night at 9:00 PM on Bravo TV !!   

Stephanie Hollman, Star of The Real Housewives of Dallas stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari all things RHOD this season, why she is so close with Brandi Redmond and an update on her story line this season. Stephanie also opens up on why she is usually the peace maker amongst her group of friends, why this season is different than all the other seasons, how she has kept her marriage with Travis successful during the pandemic and her take on all the drama happening this season!  Stephanie also shares with us how she feels this season has been with out LeeAnne Locken and where she stands with her now ! Make sure to tune in to Stephanie on The Real Housewives of Dallas on Bravo TV on Tuesdays at 10:00 PM  Make sure to follow Stephanie @stephaniehollman on all social media platforms for all updates and more!   

Amanda Hirsch stops by Chanel in the City to chat with host, Chanel Omari to chat about her successful, popular viral instagram and podcast brand Not Skinny But Not Fat.  Amanda opens up how she started her popular inspirational pop culture instagram and podcast  Amanda also shares how she hasn't always had it easy and opens up about the obstacles she had to overcome to get to where she is now.    Amanda also shares her thoughts on Summer House, Keeping up with the Kardashians and what pop culture shows we should be paying attention to.  Make sure to follow Amanda Hirsch @notskinnybutnotfat for more info.         

D'andra Simmons, star of The Real Housewives Of Dallas on Bravo TV, Entrepreneur and actress stops by Chanel in the City to chat all things Real Housewives of Dallas, her skin care line and what's next for Hard Night Good Morning and where she stands with her cast mates this season!  D'andra opens up about where her relationship stands with Mama D and all the drama that went down this season with them and why she really changed her name from Callaway to Simmons.  D'andra shares why she is the closest with newcomer Tiffany Moon and why there was a miscommunication between her and Kary Brittingham and where they stand now.  D'andra also gets in to why her and Brandi aren't getting along this season and why their friendship has endured challenges and ups and downs and where they are heading.  D'andra gives us a glimpse in to what we can expect the rest of the season and can assure us there is lots of drama and triumphs to look forward to. She also shares what she needs from her cast mates in order to have successful relationships and why this season was the toughest/most challenging yet for her.  Make sure to follow @dandrasimmons and visit hardnightgoodmorning.com for more info!     

Actor, Comedian and host of the podcast We Are All Psychos, Dylan Palladino stops by Chanel in the City and chats with host, Chanel Omari all things dating, comedy and what inspired him behind creating We Are All Psychos Podcast, which we are all loving!  Dylan helps us decipher if what we are doing as single ladies is psycho or NOT when it comes to dating, dating tips on how to keep a man and how to scare a man away!  Dylan also opens up about his stand up comedy, which comedians we should pay attention to, what goes in to his stand up jokes and what is in store for him next when it comes to comedy. Dylan also gives us insight on how to not be in the friend zone when it comes to the man or woman we like, how to shoot our shot and ask a guy out if he’s not asking us out or in general how to have the confidence to ask someone we like out even if they’re not giving us signs and how to tell if someone is really into you or someone is just being polite, how to overcome rejection and our fears in general in any capacity in our lives (whether it’s taking a risk in our  dating lives, career, family and friends etc)   We speak about US single ladies not wanting unsolicited D’CK pics and how to avoid them!  Dylan also shares with us why he started his podcast We Are All Psychos podcast and how he is in the game to help others with their dating life based on his past experience and dating mistakes He gives us an insight to the F'ck Boy world and the red flags we need to spot in order to avoid F'ck Boyz, as well as spotting the green flags to attract the good guy!  Make sure to follow @Dylanljpalladino and visit his website for more info: www.dylanpalladino.com   

Actor and reality star of one of the hits shows on Bravo TV, Summer House, Luke Gulbranson stops by Chanel in the City podcast to chat with host, Chanel Omari about whats to come this season of Summer House, his side of the story with what went down with him and Hannah Berner, him hooking up with Lindsay Hubbard rumors and more.  Luke opens up how he coped with his mental health living in the house and getting in to some conflict with some of his cast mates, how he found resolution and came to peace with it all.  He also clarifies where he stands with his friendship with Ciarra and the rest of the cast.  He shares his inspiration behind his new jewlery line and how we can embrace our bad ass selves authentically.