From Here to Where

From the halls of the University Missouri Journalism School to the bright lights of Hollywood's red carpets, Stacy Ike has fought her fairytale as an on-air host and TV reporter. We listen to her journey starting from her college roots, to her hosting days on Oprah's OWN Tonight, to launching a female empowerment brand "Fight For Your Fairytale." We unpack finding purpose in the pandemic, what it means to be a safe friend and #BLM. Plus, we chat where she's at now as a podcast host on her show "Human 2 Human." Get in touch with Stacy Ike on Instagram @onetakestace and listen to her podcast Human 2 Human on Apple and Spotify. This episode was recorded at Union Cowork in DTLA and is brought to you by Organifi.

On this episode we hear from doctor, author, educator and entrepreneur Dr. Amanda Holden on the “Wild West” of the multi-billion dollar industry of Medical Aesthetics. We hear her career story from residency, to the emergency room and helicopter life flights, to where she is now — Expanding her med spa practices across Southern California and developing standardized training materials and global educational programs for the burgeoning field of Medical Aesthetics. @holdentimelessbeautymedspa @dr.amanda.holden www.holdentimelessbeauty.com

On this episode we hear how Madi B Webb exploded to 2 million TikTok followers and her story on dropping out of college, moving halfway across the country and manifesting her dreams in Los Angeles. Madi shares her fitness journey on how she changed her health habits and lost 30 pounds, plus she shares her experiences with sexual assault and her advice on healing from trauma. For resources on how to get help, visit rainn.org or call 1-800-656-4673. Find Madi on Instagram and TikTok @madibwebb

On this episode we get to know Katie Mo beyond reality TV. We hear in depth about her family, childhood, college days and diagnosis with Narcolepsy. We listen to her take on social media trolls, how to deal with mean girls and why getting doors slammed in your face can actually be the best thing to happen to you. Listen to the end where we answer your questions in her Virtual BFF series! @katieemo hellokatieemo@gmail.com

We hear from the CEO and Founder of FashionPass, a must-have clothing rental service that inspires confidence and allows women to have a never-ending closet with the latest styles and accessories. We hear her journey on quitting her job in tech and starting in a completely new direction as a 20-something female entrepreneur and business owner. She shares tips on starting a biz, how her company survived COVID and her philosophy on cultivating a strong brand and work culture. Try out Fashion Pass with my discount code SARAH2Q for $30 off your first month and visit www.thefashionpass.com to check out their brands and latest styles. Find them on IG @fashionpass

When I imagined my twenties, I pictured scenes from Sex and the City and Friends. Little did I know I'd actually be crying at my internships, getting my card declined at Whole Foods and sifting through crappy dates and fake friends. Not even Google or your mom can prepare you well enough to navigate the chaos of your early twenties. From Here to Where is a community of ambitious young women transitioning into this defining decade. We're dealing with the normal things like first jobs and scary bosses... but also something more. A parent with a terminal illness. A quarter life crisis. A traumatic experience. A major financial hardship. Together, our community is finding the beauty in the zig zag trajectory toward success. We're defining our own versions of personal happiness and turning pain into purpose. These powerful interviews from inspiring women unmask the realities many of us deal with during this transformative time. Each episode offers stories and strategies you definitely didn’t learn in school -- hearing from those who have come before us, helping us navigate from here to where.

Special guest Kaleena Zanders joins us on this episode of the From Here to Where podcast. Zanders shares her insights as a black, female queer woman in the music industry and how she's shaking things up as a rising artist and changemaker.

Meet Melanie Martins from Malta -- travel blogger, fempreneur, and best-selling author. What started as a passion project turned into a profitable career with brand deals, collaborations with tourism authorities around the world, and now a best-selling book. In this episode, Melanie doesn't hold back on sharing the strategies she used to become the blogger businesswoman she is today -- now with more than 2.2 million Instagram followers. Please subscribe, share and leave a comment if you enjoyed this episode! Get connected with us: @melaniemartinsblog @thesarahtrott We deep dive with Melanie on the following topics: -How to gain authentic, engaged followers -How to provide value beyond pictures (going LIVE, creating a blog, newsletter, an email list, guidebook, course, webinar, exclusive content) -Be able to contact your followers outside of IG — long lasting relationships that give you control over your followers who turn into your customers -Implement beta testing to involve your community (ask your audience for feedback on products you’re testing out, what content they want from you) PLUS: -Her perspective as an original travel blogger on how the industry has changed and where it’s going next -Some of the biggest mistakes you can make and how to avoid them -Dealing with criticism on social media starts with understanding this question, "Are you a producer or consumer of social media?"

Rebroadcast from Ep. 25 of The Hangry Mexican Podcast with FOX 11 Los Angeles' Oscar Flores, "Getting real with 'From Here to Where' podcast host Sarah Trott. "When I imagined what my 20s would look like, I pictured movie-worthy moments from Sex in the City and Friends. I realized life actually turns out to be more like a blooper reel...cue horrible dates, fake friends, and scary bosses." Those words are from my guest today, digital content creator and host/creator of From Here to Where, a podcast aimed at empowering women everywhere, Sarah Trott. This Southern California native began her career in journalism while still attending school but life had a cruel twist that threatened to derail her dreams and forced her to reassess what’s more important in life. This is her story...

Empty shelves. Empty streets. Full of fear. Our world and the city of Los Angeles has completely flipped upside down in a matter of days. An excerpt from the episode: "What I find most interesting is the way people react and cope to what’s happening. Panic. Denial. A combination of the two. I currently live in Los Angeles, a city hallmarked for hedonism. The pursuit of personal pleasure. It’s no surprise to see so many people embrace the “f*ck it” attitude of invincibility. To be honest, that was me a week ago. But now, it’s hard for me to see that attitude as anything but utterly selfish. Let’s be clear — this disease will not kill me or my peers. We are healthy, strong, young adults. But this virus will very likely impact our parents and grandparents. Those are the ones who face the grim potential of this virus. For me the “f*ck it” attitude hits personally." Listen to hear my opinions and world view as coronavirus unfolds in America's second largest city. As always, please like, comment and subscribe. You can read more on my blog sarahtrottmedia.com or find more on my Instagram @thesarahtrott.

Things nobody will warn you about before starting your 20’s: older men will hit on you, somebody will always rain on your parade, people pleasing is pathetic, sorority life isn't the only life, & networking is key to success. LOL. This episode has SO many gems of wisdom it’s unreal. We hear from my college best friend Alexa Farris who is quite literally the definition of beauty and brains. She's a business woman bombshell who navigated the confusing paths of college, creepy men, friendships and internships which landed her a six figure salary after graduation. Listen to learn how she did it! You can get in touch with her on LinkedIn or IG @ Alexa Farris. Follow along @from.here.to.where for more insights and join our secret Facebook group for more connection. xx Sarah

If you've ever had an "oh sh*t" moment after setting out on a career path, getting a degree or first job and then realizing it's not right for you -- this is the episode for YOU. We hear from Alle Pierce, Emmy-award winning journalist, travel content creator and founder of Alle Abroad on chasing your dreams and CHANGING your dreams. She’s traveled to more than 30 countries and started her own brand after feeling burnt out and unfulfilled in her career. Fast forward to now and you’ll find Alle creating destination guides and travel videos in cities and countries you’ve never heard of. Literally, #goals. She’s also the host of Cliquish, a digital showcast that shares the stories of successful female entrepreneurs and content creators and teaches you how to monetize your platforms. In our conversation we break down her takeaways on pursuing a passion, growing authentically on social media, plus her travel tips and favorite countries! Find more about Alle on IG @allepierce and on my blog, titled "A travel blogger's advice on growing authentically." Watch her first ever news reporter reel for some laughs at this link! xx Sarah

After a trip to Amsterdam and a trip on mushrooms, Naz had the vision to launch a shoe company. Her life mindset is rooted in manifest: the theory that through regular meditation and positive, constructive thought you can make your dreams and desires become reality. We talk about what it’s like to overcome family expectations and norms, starting a business from scratch, overcoming obstacles, plus freeing the nipple and covering up, the dating culture in New York and of course all things MANIFEST. Take a listen and find more about Naz and her company, E11evnz, on Instagram @nazgharai.

In this episode Jackie will tell you the money mistakes you’re making and how to fix them, what it’s like being a woman in what sometimes feels like a Wolf of Wall Street style industry, PLUS how being financially independent is one of the best ways you can empower yourself as a woman, and we get her perspective on relationships, being married, the keys to creating a power couple, and what it takes to run a company and have a family. Links to check out: Learn more about Jackie and her financial advising company at guidemyfinances.com. www.bankrate.com – Here you can compare rates on everything from mortgages to savings accounts. www.Mint.com – This site is a great way to manage a budget and keep track of your monthly spending. www.investopedia.com – A great resource for looking up financial terms you aren’t sure about. https://www.salary.com – Research cost of living and learn what employer’s are paying for jobs you’re interested in.

Nicole Winters is a Senior Vice President at Jones Lang LaSalle, one of the largest commercial real estate companies of its kind in the world. JLL is ranked 189th on the Forbes 500 list. Commercial real estate is an incredibly lucrative, difficult industry to enter into. It's a very competitive, male dominated industry and often called "a boys' club." Nicole is literally the definition of a #bosslady. Mostly because of her infectious charisma, razor sharp wit and hilarious personality. But she didn’t start out doing this job or become successful overnight. She was a professional dancer in her teens and early twenties. Nicole traveled the world for professional dance competitions and in this episode we specifically talk about a pivotal trip she had to Japan. Cue geishas, sake and uncomfortable situations...She tells us why this was a turning point in her dance career and how it prompted her to start a new life in business. You seriously don't want to miss a second of this episode! Please like, comment, subscribe and download this episode if you enjoyed this podcast! Thank you! You can reach Nicole on LinkedIn at Nicole Winters, JLL San Diego. xx Sarah