Handling It Podcast

Handling It is back from summer break! Joining us today to celebrate and share her story in country music is the wonderful and talented singer and songwriter, RaeLynn. In this episode, RaeLynn and I will be discussing the importance of creating your own lane and going to the beat of your own drum. She'll also be sharing her experience now working as an independent artist and what advice she has for other artists looking to step into the industry. Follow RaeLynn's Journey: Instagram: @raelynnofficial Twitter: @RaeLynn Website: https://www.raelynn.com/

Emmy award-winning host and television personality Lilliana Vazquez joins us for today's episode to discuss her incredible accomplishments as an interviewer and contributor, the importance of celebrating our own wins, and the beauty of appreciating the current moment you're at. Lilliana is currently at PEOPLE as a Special Contributor covering red carpets, runways, and all things entertainment news. Follow Lilliana's Journey: Instagram: @lillianavazquez Twitter: @LillianaVazquez

Entrepreneur, influencer, and founder of the lifestyle brand Damsel in Dior, Jacey Duprie joins us this week to chat about her brand new memoir, Liking Myself Back: An Influencer's Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Acceptance. Follow Jacey's Journey: Instagram: @jaceyduprie Find LIKING MYSELF BACK: https://damselindior.com/my-book-liking-myself-back/

This week New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory joins us to discuss her brand new novel, BY THE BOOK. Follow Jasmine's Journey: Instagram: @jasminepics Twitter: @thebestjasmine Find BY THE BOOK: https://www.jasmineguillory.com/by-the-book

This week founder of Kasama Rum, Alexandra Dorda, joins us to chat about her journey starting the Filipino rum brand that is bringing a fresh, new energy to the spirit industry. Follow Alexandra's Journey: Instagram: @kasamarum Website: https://www.kasamarum.com/

This week we're joined by acclaimed television producer Jessica Rhoades to discuss her latest role as Executive Producer on the HBO Max limited series Station Eleven. Follow Jessica's Journey: Instagram: @jessicarhoades Watch the Station Eleven trailer: https://youtu.be/LPm52rq8CZA

This week we're joined by Rena Frazier, a broker associate at Allure Realty and star of the hit Netflix reality show Selling Tampa, who will be chatting about how she made the shift from law to real estate. Rena also shares what it was like making her reality television debut on Selling Tampa and what she loves most about working in the Tampa, Florida real estate market. Follow Rena's Journey: Instagram: @renafrazier LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/renafrazier Website: https://www.renafrazier.com/

This week GRAMMY nominated singer-songwriter Yola is joining us to chat about the making of her sophomore album Stand for Myself, her takeaways from being a genre-fluid artist, the importance of understanding music's history, and how she has learned to stand for herself as an artist and individual. You can currently find Yola on tour for Stand for Myself this spring and summer. She will also be playing the role of Sister Rosetta Tharpe in the upcoming Baz Luhrmann biopic, ELVIS, which hits theaters on June 24th. Follow Yola's Journey: Instagram: @iamyolaofficial Listen to STAND FOR MYSELF: https://open.spotify.com/album/1aF9Xjtg1d1wwsE4hRAkQV?si=zVSL82K1QCeH0mD8wZ7R8Q Find Yola on Tour: ​​https://www.iamyola.com/#tour

It's the 100th episode of Handling It Podcast! This week we're joined by President of The Cameron Boyce Foundation, Libby Boyce, to discuss work the foundation is doing for those diagnosed with epilepsy and the way it is continuing to honor the life and legacy of her late son, Cameron Boyce. Follow Libby's Journey: Instagram: @libboyce @thecameronboycefoundation Website: https://thecameronboycefoundation.webflow.io/

Humanitarian and social impact strategy consultant Elsa Collins joins us this week to chat about her commitment to service and social justice. Elsa is the founder of the Ideateur and co-founder of This Is About Humanity, an organization that is helping separated and reunited families and children at the US-Mexico border. She is also a part of organizations like I Am A Voter and Poderistas, a digital community that focuses on empowering Latina women. Elsa will be sharing today her journey with these platforms and organizations, their missions, and how we can all get involved. Follow Elsa's Journey: Instagram: @elsamariecollins This is About Humanity: https://www.thisisabouthumanity.com/ Poderistas: https://poderistas.com/ I Am A Voter: https://iamavoter.com/ Ideateur: https://www.theideateur.com/

This week actress, writer, director, musician, producer and founder of Safe Haven Productions, Janina Gavankar, joins us to discuss her vast career in entertainment and her latest role in ABC's television drama, Big Sky. A wildly talented creative and a versatile actor, Janina will be sharing in this episode what she looks for when taking on a role and pursuing new projects. Follow Janina's Journey: Instagram: @janina Watch Stucco: https://youtu.be/6eaZZc7O2PE Get Caught up on Big Sky: https://abc.com/shows/big-sky

Welcome back, Handling It family! For our first episode of season 3, viral country music sensation Alexandra Kay joins us to chat about her journey as an independent artist, the joys and challenges of social media, and her upcoming projects. This spring Alexandra will be joining country music star Tim McGraw on his nationwide tour, and she is also working on her debut album that is set to release later this year. Follow Alexandra's Journey: Instagram: @alexandrakaymusic Facebook: /AlexandraKay Website: https://www.alexandrakayofficial.com/tour (Find tickets to Alexandra's upcoming shows in the website link above.)

It's the Season 2 finale of Handling It Podcast, and joining us to celebrate is the wonderful and insightful Madison Prewett. Many of you may know Madison from her time as a finalist on the 24th Season of ABC's The Bachelor in early 2020. Fast forward to today and Madison is a public speaker and the author of her debut novel, MADE FOR THIS MOMENT. Now on shelves and online, MADE FOR THIS MOMENT details problems Madi has faced in her relationships, career, and even on her social media platforms. Through sharing her story, Madi teaches readers how to dig deep and utilize the confidence and bravery within themselves, which I think is such a wonderful message to end this season with. Follow Madi's Journey: Instagram: @madiprew Website: http://madiprew.com/

The extraordinary Peng-Peng Lee joins us this week to discuss the process of transitioning out of a sport. Peng-Peng was a member of the Canadian Gymnastics team that qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympics, and is a former member of the UCLA Gymnastics team. In 2018, Peng-Peng secured the NCAA team title for UCLA by scoring a perfect 10 on balance beam. Now stepping into acting, singing and content creating, Peng-Peng will be sharing in this episode how she's handled the journey. Follow Peng-Peng's Journey: Instagram: @pengpengclee TikTok: @pengpengclee

Author, speaker, historian, educator and influencer Blair Imani joins us this week to chat about her new book READ THIS TO GET SMARTER. Blair is also the author of MAKING OUR WAY HOME and MODERN HERSTORY, and she is the creator of the infamous Instagram Reel Series "Smarter in Seconds". Follow Blair's Journey: Instagram: @blairimani Website: https://blairimani.com/books

Co-founder of the infamous social media account and podcast "Comments By Celebs", Julie Kramer, joins us this week to chat about the success of the Comments By Celebs brand and what buzz-worthy pop culture news is on her radar. Follow Comments By Celebs' Journey: Instagram: @commentsbycelebs Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comments-by-celebs/id1409801789

Executive Director of Harvest Home, Sarah Wilson, joins us this week to chat about Harvest Home LA's mission and its upcoming second home. Harvest Home is a non-profit organization that is transforming the lives of pregnant women experiencing homelessness by providing them with housing, employment, and support. Follow Harvest Home's Journey: Instagram: @harvesthomela Website: https://www.harvesthomela.org/

The extraordinarily talented and Grammy Award-winning artist, Alessia Cara, joins us this week to chat about her new album IN THE MEANTIME and what advice she has for young artists stepping into the music industry. Follow Alessia's Journey: Instagram: @alessiasmusic Website: https://www.alessiacara.com/ LISTEN TO "SHAPESHIFTER": https://open.spotify.com/track/6IpOuj1YBXYriHna2QVKOL?si=4dfefe5b38714330 LISTEN TO "SWEET DREAM": https://open.spotify.com/track/2lOrPGdmIkITCNwufSLvzu?si=c46b6f65cb3a460f

The spectacular Tess Finkle joins us this week to discuss her journey founding the successful bi-coastal public relations agency, Metro Public Relations, and her new beauty brand, Y Cosmetics. Follow Tess' Journey: Instagram: @msfinkle , @ycosmetics , @metropublicrelations Website: https://ycosmeticsonline.com/ https://metropublicrelations.com/

Author, minimalist and host of “The Purpose Show” podcast, Allie Casazza joins us this week to chat about her debut book, Declutter Like a Mother: A Guilt-Free, No-Stress Way to Transform Your Home and Your Life. Follow Allie's Journey: Instagram: @allie_thatsme Podcast: https://alliecasazza.com/podcast/ Book: https://declutterlikeamother.com/

The incredibly talented Suzanne Santo joins us this week to chat about her new album, YARD SALE. Suzanne is an Austin-based singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist, and she's also a former member of the roots band HoneyHoney. Her sophomore album, YARD SALE, captures Suzanne's unique sound of Americana and Southern-gothic soul, dives into the theme of making peace with your past, and explores the idea of living a more intentional present. The album also features artists Gary Clark Jr. and Shakey Graves, and it's available for streaming and purchase now. Follow Suzanne's Journey: Instagram: @soozanto Twitter: @soozanto Listen to YARD SALE: https://open.spotify.com/album/0f6Zs9gZdMift137nyLO2A?si=EqHke05uTZW3wdexBqdhtw&dl_branch=1

Founder and CEO of Sanctuary Project, Holly Christine Hayes, joins us today to discuss how she founded her survivor-run nonprofit social enterprise that provides a safe community and job opportunities for women in transition. Holly is also an author and speaker, as well as a survivor of human trafficking, abuse and addiction. Today, she shares how she chose not to let her trauma define her and instead worked to build a company to help other survivors grow and expand upon their creativity. Follow Holly's Journey: Instagram: @hollychristinehayes @sanctuary_project Sanctuary Project: https://sanctuaryproject.com/

The wonderful and hilarious Anjelah Johnson joins us this week to discuss her career in acting and comedy, as well as the pandemic's impact on her work and mindset. Having released specials on Netflix, Hulu, Comedy Central, and Epix, Anjelah is notably known for her role as a series regular on “MADtv”, where she brought to life the infamous character “Bon Qui Qui”. You can catch Anjelah and her stand-up on tour this fall by checking out her website linked below. Follow Anjelah's Journey: Instagram: @anjelahjohnson Podcast: GHOST STORIES WITH ANJELAH JOHNSON https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghost-stories-with-anjelah/id1554776542 NIGHTS AT THE ROUND TABLE PODCAST https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nights-at-the-round-table-pod/id1461441094 Website: https://anjelah.com/

This week we're joined by award-winning journalist, podcast host and author, Paula Faris. A former co-host of ABC's “The View” and co-anchor of “Good Morning America Weekend Edition”, Paula will be discussing the release of her new paperback book, “Called Out: Why I Traded Two Dream Jobs For a Life of True Calling”. Follow Paula's Journey: Instagram: @paulafaris Buy Called Out: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/called-out-paula-faris/1133988259 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-paula-faris-faith-calling-podcast/id1550996910

This week we're joined by best-selling author, editor, producer, performer and arts educator Emma Walton Hamilton. Emma is an Emmy-nominated producer and writer and a Grammy award-winning voiceover artist. In partnership with her mother, the talented and legendary Julie Andrews, Emma has co-authored over thirty books, including nine New York Times best-sellers. In this episode, Emma shares her background as a writer and educator, discusses her advocacy work for the arts, and also dives into the projects she's worked on with her mother. Follow Emma's Journey: Website: https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/ Instagram: @julieslibraryshow Listen to Julie's Library: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/julies-library/id1507980417

Today we're joined by the President of Production and Development of Wayfarer Studios, Andrew Calof. Prior to joining Wayfarer Studios, Andrew served as Vice President of Creative Affairs at Amblin Partners. He has worked on and overseen the production of award-winning films like BIRDMAN, 12 YEARS A SLAVE, THE REVENANT, and more. Andrew shares with us today his background as a film executive, upcoming projects Wayfarer Studios is working on, and the growth that Wayfarer has experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Follow Andrew and Wayfarer Studios' Journey: Instagram: @wayfarerstudios Twitter: @WayfarerStudios Man Enough: https://manenough.com/ ​​Wayfarer Studios: https://www.wayfarerstudios.com/

Actress Molly McCook has starred on shows like LAST MAN STANDING, GOOD TROUBLE and THE RANCH. Today she joins us to chat about her career and accomplishments in acting, growing up in the industry, and how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted her work as an actor. Follow Molly's Journey: Instagram: @mollyjmccook Twitter: @mollyjmccook

This week we're joined by the talented Julia S. Powell, an acclaimed Cambridge, MA-based artist who specializes in oil and watercolor paintings. Julia's work has been featured in publications like Marie Claire, Boston Magazine, and Architectural Digest. In 2017, she was chosen as the VIP print artist for the Museum of Fine Arts Boston 2017 Summer Gala. Julia's work has also sold at auction at the New Britain Museum of American Art and the Peabody Essex Museum. On today's episode, Julia will be sharing the inspiration behind her work and what tools artists need to turn their passions into full-time careers. Follow Julia's Journey: Instagram: @juliaspowellart Learn more about her work: https://www.juliaspowell.com/

Ashley Sumner, CEO and founder of Quilt, joins us this week to discuss how she launched the supportive audio social network app. Today, Ashley explains what separates Quilt from other social network platforms and why the app focuses on community and conversation. Follow Ashley's Journey: Instagram: @ashleyjsumner @wearequilt Website: https://www.beta.wearequilt.com/

The brilliant Victoria V.E. Schwab joins us this week to chat about her latest fantasy novel and NYT bestseller, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. Victoria will also be sharing advice for creatives and what she learned from releasing her novel during the pandemic. Follow Victoria's Journey: Instagram: @veschwab Learn More about The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-invisible-life-of-addie-larue-v-e-schwab/1135712463

The talented Liv Lo Golding joins us this week to chat about fitness misconceptions and how she launched FitSphere, a wellness platform and online workout program that features a combination of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and yoga classes. Follow Liv's Journey: Instagram: @livlogolding Learn more about FitSphere: https://fit-sphere.com/

And we're back with a new episode already! Today, the incredible hosts of the podcast "I'm Screaming!", Meg Brady and Gisele Smith, join us to chat about some of the biggest pop-culture moments that have impacted us over the past month. Follow Meg and Gisele's Journeys: Instagram: @themegbrady, @gisele_milan and @imscreamingpod Twitter: @themegbrady and @imscreamingpod Listen to I'm Screaming: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/im-screaming/id1512857478

The wonderful Christine Schiefer joins us this week to discuss her journey hosting the award-winning podcast "And That's Why We Drink" and the acclaimed "Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet" podcast. Follow Christine's Journey: Instagram: @xtineschiefer ATWWD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/and-thats-why-we-drink/id1204570053 BTSWTW: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beach-too-sandy-water-too-wet/id1446051252

The lovely Adelfa Marr joins us this week to discuss goal setting, healing, and understanding our limitations. Adelfa is a remote life coach based in Long Beach, California. Through her work as a life coach, Adelfa assists her clients in identifying and working towards their goals and aspirations, while providing them with a judgment-free space to do so. Follow Adelfa's Journey: Instagram: @adelfamarr Website: https://adelfamarr.com/

The incredibly talented Peta Murgatroyd joins us this week to discuss her career in ballroom dancing and her skincare line, Peta Jane Beauty. Peta is a world renowned dancer, choreographer, actress, producer, mother and businesswoman, and she is also a two-time winner of ABC's “Dancing with the Stars”. Follow Peta's Journey: Instagram: @petamurgatroyd @petajanebeauty Peta Jane: https://southseasskincare.com/peta-jane/

The talented Deborah Ayorinde joins us this week to discuss her latest role on Amazon Prime Video's "THEM", a horror series created by Little Marvin and produced by Lena Waithe. Deborah has previously starred in shows like HBO's “True Detective” and Netflix's “Luke Cage”, as well as films like HARRIET and GIRLS TRIP. Follow Deborah's Journey: Instagram: @itsdeborah Watch the trailer for THEM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WL3Jz8fDgFI

The fabulous Alex MacMillan joins us this week to discuss her journey founding her company Lovely, a unique and positive approach to helping couples connect on their own terms. Follow Alex and Lovely's Journey: Instagram: @thelovely.us Website: https://thelovely.us/

Singer and songwriter Bailey Callahan joins us this week to chat about her upcoming album, The A & B Sides, that drops this Friday, 6/4. Follow Bailey's Journey: Instagram: @baileycali Check Bailey out on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/00ZrLaQKlBywM1lo45kQv5?si=DK2Re5fHQBmHnh3oiyHaRQ Find Bailey on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/bailey-callahan/814462639?ign-gact=3&ls=1

The wonderful Katie Sturino joins us this week to chat about her new self-help book Body Talk: How to Embrace Your Body and Start Living Your Best Life. Katie is an entrepreneur, body acceptance advocate, and social media influencer who actively raises awareness of size inclusivity in the fashion industry and reminds women that they can wear and feel confident in whatever they want. Follow Katie’s Journey: Instagram: @katiesturino Body Talk: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/body-talk-katie-sturino/1138453545 Megababe: https://megababebeauty.com/ Find them on Instagram: @megababe

Social media and TikTok star Dana Hasson joins us this week to discuss how she made a career out of running her social media accounts and the increasing popularity of TikTok. Follow Dana’s Journey: Instagram: @danahassonn TikTok: @danahassonn

This week we’re joined by writer, stylist and London-based consultant, Aja Barber. Aja is an advocate for sustainability in the fashion industry and has become a leading voice in the slow fashion movement. In this episode, we’re discussing Aja’s upcoming book CONSUMED, the dangers of fast fashion, and holding brands accountable. Follow Aja’s Journey: Instagram: @ajabarber Twitter: @AjaSaysHello Find Aja on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AjaBarber

Founder and CEO of Maui Brewing Co., Garrett Marrero, joins us today to chat about the challenges he and the company faced during the pandemic and the lessons learned from it. Maui Brewing Co. is an award-winning brewing company located on the island of Maui, Hawaii that specializes in locally sourced craft beer and island inspired cuisine. Follow Garrett and Maui Brewing Co’s Journey: Instagram: @mauibrewingco @kupuspirits Maui Brewing Co.: https://mauibrewingco.com/

The wonderful Barrett Prendergast joins us this week to discuss how she started her luxury gifting and floral design company, Valleybrink Road, as well as the inspiration behind her blog, Barrett and the Boys. Follow Barrett’s Journey: Instagram: @barrettprendergast @valleybrinkroad Valleybrink Road: https://valleybrinkroad.com/ Barrett and the Boys: https://www.barrettandtheboys.com/

The talented Tara Schuster joins us this week to discuss her career and memoir, Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies: and Other Rituals to Fix your Life, from Someone Who’s Been There. Follow Tara’s Journey: Instagram and Twitter: @taraschuster Check out her Book: http://www.taraschuster.com/buy-the-book

Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik of the incredible podcast "Almost 30" join us today to discuss their journey launching their podcast and how they managed to grow their brand and community. Follow Almost 30’s Journey: Instagram: @almost30podcast Krista: @itskrista Lindsey: @lindseysimcik Website: https://almost30.com/

Rebecca and Megan Lovell of the Grammy-nominated band Larkin Poe join us today to discuss their journey as artists and how they managed to release two albums during the pandemic. Follow Larkin Poe’s Journey: Instagram: @larkinpoe SELF MADE MAN: https://open.spotify.com/album/4jwVtyG5s22UpGqKOZishP?si=W83q8GAKSh-gVosJXITJTg KINDRED SPIRITS: https://open.spotify.com/album/31HGWFxU5AgjAoMZH1t5ft?si=4cPfGHtzSAiZJozT5S3VOQ

Content creator, actress, television host and former professional cyclist Michelle Khare joins us today to discuss her career and accomplishments as host of her YouTube show, "Challenge Accepted". Follow Michelle’s Journey: Instagram: @michellekhare Subscribe to Michelle’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MichelleKhare/featured

The wonderful Heather Morris joins us this week to chat about her career as an actor playing the role of Brittany S. Pierce on the FOX musical comedy, Glee, and her work as a backup dancer for Beyonce. She'll be sharing the importance of blind optimism in her career and will also be discussing her upcoming podcast, "The Bystanders", which she's producing. Follow Heather’s Journey: Instagram: @heatherrelizabethh The Bystanders Podcast Instagram: @thebystanderspodcast Website: https://www.thebystanderspodcast.com/

Global Brand Ambassador for Teeling Whiskey, Robert Caldwell, joins us this week to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and share the whiskey making process at Teeling Whiskey. Find Teeling Whiskey: https://www.teelingwhiskey.com/us/en/where-to-buy/ Follow Robert's Journey: Instagram: @naemless

This week we're joined by literary agent Felicity Blunt, who will be discussing her career as an agent at Curtis Brown. Felicity will also be sharing advice she has for writing the next best seller and how you should present your work to an agent. Interested in The Tucci Table? https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-tucci-table-stanley-tucci/1118892229

Internationally acclaimed science communicator and molecular biologist, Raven Baxter, also known as “Raven the Science Maven”, joins us today for a special episode release in honor of International Women’s Day. Raven has become a powerful voice in science education, and we’ll be talking about her innovative approaches to educating the next generation of students in STEM. Follow Raven’s Journey: Website: https://www.scimaven.com/ Shop SmartyPants: https://smartypants.store/ Instagram: @raventhesciencemaven Twitter: @ravenscimaven