How Do You Do? Podcast

Mirin Fader is a staff writer for The Ringer and she previously wrote for Bleacher Report from 2017 to 2020. She was named among the Top Women in Media in the "Up and Comer" category in 2019, and her work has been featured in the "Best American Sports Writing" series. Through her career, she's gone from covering local 4 year old little leaguers in Southern California to becoming The New York Times bestselling author of her new book, Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Mirin about how she organized the notes she collected from 221 interviews, how she earned the trust of her interviewees, how she approached narrating her audiobook, and more.Follow us!Mirin Fader: @mirinfaderHow Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpodBen Hannani: @benhannaniWebsite: www.hdydpod.comOur Spotify playlist featuring our guests' jams can be found on "HDYD Jams"

Erick Mathelier and Michell Spiro are the co-founders of FURI Sport. The NY natives met in the summer of 2014, bonding over a common passion for tennis, business, fashion, and community building. As they talked, they started to envision a place where sport and city life meet. Beginning with a technologically advanced, but inclusively priced tennis racquet, they reimagined a world where there are no barriers to play. They designed bags that are both functional and fashionable, synonymous with city style. And they pictured a new generation of young people with access to a more equitable future through partnerships with urban sports programs in under-privileged neighborhoods.In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Erick and Michelle about collaborating with a Japanese racket maestro to create the company's tennis rackets; acquiring customers in a market filled with big-name, traditional competitors; their efforts to make tennis more inclusive; and more. Follow us!Erick Mathelier and Michelle Spiro: @furisportHow Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpodBen Hannani: @benhannaniWebsite: www.hdydpod.comOur Spotify playlist featuring our guests' jams can be found on "HDYD Jams"

Amanda Rees is the CEO and Co-Founder of Bold, a health startup focused on making it easier to age well. Bold provides online exercise programs that leverage research and data science to help older adults improve their balance, prevent falls, manage chronic conditions, and stay active as they age boldly. Before starting Bold, Amanda worked at The Schmidt Family Foundation, working on renewable energy and environmental justice initiatives. She has a degree in chemical and biological engineering from Princeton, as well as a certificate in dance. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Amanda about how her experience taking care of her grandmother inspired her to start Bold, her success in getting a technologically-challenged cohort to embrace a new digital platform, how she raised $7 million in seed funding, and more. Follow us!Amanda Rees: @ageboldHow Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpodBen Hannani: @benhannaniWebsite: www.hdydpod.comOur Spotify playlist featuring our guests' jams can be found on "HDYD Jams"

Nina Freudenberger graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA and a Bachelor's of Architecture in 2003. After working at various prestigious architecture firms, Nina opened Haus Interior in 2007. Her work has been awarded and published in Vogue, Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, NY Magazine, Domino and Martha Stewart. Nina published her first best-selling design book Surf Shack: Laid-Back Living by the Water, in June of 2017. Her second book Bibliostyle: How We Live at Home with Books, was published in October 2019. And a third book will be published in the Fall of 2022. She's also the designer of the hotels, White Water Cambria and San Luis Creek Lodge. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Nina about the "warm California meets Nordic" style that's become her signature; features of a hotel room that Nina pays special attention to, especially when designing White Water Cambria and San Luis Creek Lodge; the collaboration between hotelier and designer; and more. Follow us!Nina Freudenberger: @ninafreudenbergerHow Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpodBen Hannani: @benhannaniWebsite: www.hdydpod.comOur Spotify playlist featuring our guests' jams can be found on "HDYD Jams"

Heather Maio-Smith is an award-winning interactive storytelling pioneer and technology visionary who brings over a decade of immersive storytelling leadership to StoryFile. StoryFile has created the medium of conversational video, which transforms traditional one-way video into a two-way conversation. Heather's work has been featured in The New Yorker, The Today Show, and 60 Minutes, among others. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Heather how a project earlier in her career where she preserved the legacies of Holocaust survivors inspired her storytelling journey; how she sees Storyfile as a content company rather than a tech company; how conversational video can enhance different fields, including education and dating; and more. Follow us!Heather Maio-Smith: @storyfileHow Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpodBen Hannani: @benhannaniWebsite: www.hdydpod.comOur Spotify playlist featuring our guests' jams can be found on "HDYD Jams"

Caitlin Thompson is the publisher and co-founder of Racquet, a print quarterly magazine as well as a tennis-lifestyle and media company. She's also the host of "The Main Draw" and Racquet Magazine podcasts, along with 6-time Grand Slam Champion Rennae Stubbs. She's been the Content Director for podcast platform Acast, a Development Executive at WNYC, where she ran the precursor to WNYC Studios, and held digital and multimedia roles at TIME, the Washington Post and in public television.In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Caitlin to share what inspired her to co-found a print publication in a digital age, how she's helping foster a love of tennis and its culture in avid fans and recreational players alike, creative ways she's introducing readers to professional players (i.e. Stefanos Tsitsipas' first published photo collection, Naomi Osaka guest editing an issue), and more! Follow us!Caitlin Thompson: @racquetmag How Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpodBen Hannani: @benhannaniWebsite: www.hdydpod.comOur Spotify playlist featuring our guests' jams can be found on "HDYD Jams"

Jonathan Yadegar and Omar Koukaz are the co-founders of Jumbo Time Wines. With the help of farmers and vinters, they started the California-based natural wine brand in 2020. Their two current varietals, Orange is the New White and First Timers, are now available on their website and at select wine shops and retailers throughout Los Angeles, with more locations on the horizon.In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Jonathan and Omar share what inspires their passion for natural wine, the steps that have gone into creating their wine brand, how they adapted to challenges (i.e. trademarks, fires, etc.) along the way, and more.Follow us!Jonathan Yadegar and Omar Koukaz: @jumbotimewinesHow Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpodBen Hannani: @benhannaniWebsite: www.hdydpod.comOur Spotify playlist featuring our guests' jams can be found on "HDYD Jams"

Jotham Sadan has taught over 1000 students, performed music in front of crowds of over a hundred people, and bungee jumped off one of the tallest bridges in Japan. But what you might not have guessed is that he also suffered from anxiety so intense that he wasn't able to eat, sleep, or leave his house for weeks. After his diagnosis with panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder, he committed to learning as much as he could about his condition by reading all of the books and research he could get his hands on. Over the course of his recovery, he recorded his findings in the form of a book that provides a simple, straightforward model of anxiety and its treatment. That book is called The Anxiety Encyclopedia and it's now available on Amazon and wherever good books are sold. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Jotham about his personal experience with anxiety, his writing process for the book, the biggest revelations he came across throughout his research, and more.Follow us!Jotham Sadan: @jothamsadanHow Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpodBen Hannani: @benhannaniWebsite: www.hdydpod.comOur Spotify playlist featuring our guests' jams can be found on "HDYD Jams"

Originally from Montreal, Annabel Lawee began her career in the start-up world as employee #8 at Eko. Leading business development, sales & partnerships, Annabel was constantly in and out of airports and struggled to find healthy, yet convenient food choices. What started as a personal struggle, manifested into Breeze, an on-demand food service on a mission to provide all airport travelers convenient access to real, wholesome food. Breeze launched at LAX in Dec 2019, just 3 months before Covid-19 shut down its' operations overnight. Given ample time to build resilience, Breeze successfully re-launched with an evolved offering, appealing to a larger, more inclusive audience, and is now forging a path to redefine the way food is ordered and consumed during travel.In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Annabel about what personally drove her to found Breeze; how she broke into the bureaucratic, old-school business of airports without prior experience in the field; how she raised $1.5 million off a PowerPoint slide that said "Airport food sucks!"; and more. Follow us!Annabel Lawee: @alawee12 / @flywithbreezeHow Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpodBen Hannani: @benhannaniWebsite: www.hdydpod.comOur Spotify playlist featuring our guests' jams can be found on "HDYD Jams"

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Matt Winter is the namesake behind M. Winter Design, an L.A.-based interior design studio with an extensive portfolio of retail, hospitality, residential and specialty projects for a wide array of clients, brands, and influencers. He uses his eclectic and unique eye to create authentic atmospheres and lifestyle destinations using vintage pieces that are praised by collectors, designers, and enthusiasts alike. Matt has worked with notable clients both domestically and internationally, and currently resides in Beverly Hills. My favorite works of his include All Season Brewing Company, Bacari W. 3rd, Gjusta, Fia, and Johnny's Pastrami West Adams.In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Matt shares how his travels inspire his work, how he strives to honor a building's history and bones in his designs, what he looks for when dining out, and more.Follow us!Matt Winter: @mwinterdesignHow Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpodBen Hannani: @benhannaniWebsite: www.hdydpod.comOur Spotify playlist featuring our guests' jams can be found on "HDYD Jams"

Beck Dorey-Stein grew up in Narberth, Pennsylvania, and taught high school English for three years before serving as a White House stenographer from 2012 to 2017. Her first book, From the Corner of the Oval, was a New York Times bestseller. She has a new novel coming out on June 29th called Rock the Boat, in which old friends discover how much has changed (and how much has stayed the same) when they reunite in their seaside hometown for one unforgettable summer.In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Beck how she recalled such specific details for her memoir; the time that she hung out with Charles Barkley during a snow day at the White House (and why that memory didn't make it into her memoir); and the real-life inspiration behind her new novel. Follow us!Beck Dorey-Stein: @beckdoreysteinHow Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpodBen Hannani: @benhannaniWebsite: www.hdydpod.comOur Spotify playlist featuring our guests' jams can be found on "HDYD Jams"

A live panel discussion and Q&A from a Clubhouse event on May 11th, featuring experienced Product Managers on the qualities of a great product, iterating, building consensus with different stakeholders in design and engineering, and more. The event was moderated by How Do You Do? Podcast host Ben Hannani and the panelists included:Ashley Aviram (Tapcart): @tapcartJordan Banafsheha (Icepop, Verishop, Tinder): @jordanbanaSteph Brill (Shelf Engine): @brilldogAndrew Wagner-Trugman (MediaLab.AI): @adubteeFollow us!How Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpodBen Hannani: @benhannaniWebsite: www.hdydpod.com

A Los Angeles native and a longtime ice cream aficionado, Nika Taghdiri previously worked in social media and influencer marketing, before starting Nika's Ice Cream. What started as a quarantine hobby turned into a small business where she sells her small-batch, custard ice creams. To date, she's created over 20 unique ice cream flavors and she's collaborated with the likes of Alfred Tea and LovePot.In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Nika about the elaborate process that goes into making her ice cream, the inspiration and R&D behind her unique flavors, and how she conceived of her company's branding.Follow us!Nika Taghdiri: @nikasicecreamHow Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpodBen Hannani: @benhannaniWebsite: www.hdydpod.comOur Spotify playlist featuring our guests' jams can be found on "HDYD Jams"

Madison Steinberg is a publicist and digital marketer currently based out of LA and working for global lifestyle brand and retailer Cole Haan. Madison has worked on brand campaigns, digital strategies, event production and collaborations along the likes of Jeff Staple, Hasan Minhaj, Rodarte, Chinatown Market, and Slack Technologies, all while advocating for new ways to approach the new-normal of marketing. Her work as a publicist has landed clients' campaigns and launches in publications including Vogue, Fast Company, Footwear News, WWD, Esquire and many more.In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Madison about how she crafts her pitches, her keys to successful collaborations, her experience working at a PR agency vs. doing PR in-house for a brand, and more. Follow us!Madison Steinberg: @maddiesteinbergHow Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpodBen Hannani: @benhannaniWebsite: www.hdydpod.com

Light Watkins is a bestselling author, an accomplished meditation teacher, founder of The Shine Movement, and an inspirational keynote speaker and workshop leader. He's delivered over 500 wellness-themed talks around the globe since 2007. He hosts the podcast, At the End of the Tunnel. His new book, Knowing Where to Look, is now available on Amazon and a bookstore near you. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Light about his meditation journey; how he developed the accessible teaching style he draws on to teach vedic meditation to students, many of whom are initially skeptical of meditation; the writing process behind his Daily Dose of Inspiration email blasts that serve as the foundation for his new book, Knowing Where to Look; and more. Follow us! Light Watkins: *@lightwatkins* ( https://www.instagram.com/lightwatkins/ ) How Do You Do? Podcast: *@hdydpod* ( https://www.instagram.com/hdydpod/ ) Ben Hannani: *@benhannani* ( https://www.instagram.com/benhannani/ ) Website: *www.hdydpod.com* ( https://www.hdydpod.com/ )

A live panel discussion and Q&A on Clubhouse from April 27th, featuring experts sharing advice on healthy eating practices, tips for better sleep, delicious yet nutritious recipes, and more. The event was moderated by How Do You Do? Podcast host Ben Hannani and the panelists included: * *Jasmine El Nabli, MS, RDN* - Corp. Health & Wellness Director at Parentis Health.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ * *Jessica Mehraban, PA-S2* - Registered Holistic Health Coach and Physician's Associate in training. * *Vanessa Rissetto, MS, RD, CDN* - NYU Stenhardt Dietetic Internship Director and co-founder of Culina Health. Follow us! Jasmine El Nabli, MS, RDN: *@jasmineelnabli* ( https://www.instagram.com/jasmineelnabli/ ) Jessica Mehraban, PA-S2: *@healthylifebyjess* ( https://www.instagram.com/healthylifebyjess/ ) Vanessa Rissetto, MS, RD, CDN: *@vanessarissettord* ( https://www.instagram.com/vanessarissettord/?hl=en ) How Do You Do? Podcast: *@hdydpod* ( https://www.instagram.com/hdydpod/ ) Ben Hannani: *@benhannani* ( https://www.instagram.com/benhannani/ ) Website: *www.hdydpod.com* ( https://www.hdydpod.com/ )

Ariana Basseri is a dry cleaning heiress/comedian from Pasadena. Her family owns Steamer Cleaners in Sherman Oaks. A couple new things about her: she's on Prozac and she would rather not do stand up. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Ariana about her 7-year career in stand-up, the reasons she recently quit stand-up (but not comedy!), how she's leaning more into comedy writing, and more. Follow us! Ariana Basseri: *@arianabadasseri* ( https://www.instagram.com/arianabadasseri/ ) How Do You Do? Podcast: *@hdydpod* ( https://www.instagram.com/hdydpod/ ) Ben Hannani: *@benhannani* ( https://www.instagram.com/benhannani/ ) Website: *www.hdydpod.com* ( https://www.hdydpod.com/ ) *"HDYD Jams" playlist* ( https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tBdUz3kXb1T5im2CzSBUV?si=qc_DgVSCR1W65phsuv6vVQ ) on Spotify, featuring our guests' song recommendations. Follow us on Clubhouse to be notified of our live events on *How Do You Do? Pod LIVE* ( https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/how-do-you-do-pod-live ) Join our *How Do You Do? Podcast group chat on Bunches* : https://bunches.app/$hdydpod

William Skidelsky is the author of Federer and Me, a story of tennis, obsession and Roger Federer for tennis fans and the general reader alike. He has been literary editor of the Observer and the New Statesman as well as deputy editor of Prospect magazine. He is now a freelance writer and regularly contributes to the Guardian, Prospect, the FT and other publications. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks William about how he spun an engaging narrative featuring @rogerfederer, his life, and the history of tennis; what it was like being in the building for the 2018 Wimbledon Final, how he processes book reviews, and more. Follow us! William Skidelsky: @willskidelsky ( https://www.instagram.com/willskidelsky/ ) How Do You Do? Podcast: *@hdydpod* ( https://www.instagram.com/hdydpod/ ) Ben Hannani: *@benhannani* ( https://www.instagram.com/benhannani/ ) Website: *www.hdydpod.com* ( https://www.hdydpod.com/ ) *"HDYD Jams" playlist* ( https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tBdUz3kXb1T5im2CzSBUV?si=qc_DgVSCR1W65phsuv6vVQ ) on Spotify, featuring our guests' song recommendations. Follow us on Clubhouse to be notified of our live events on *How Do You Do? Pod LIVE* ( https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/how-do-you-do-pod-live ) ** Join our *How Do You Do? Podcast group chat on Bunches* : https://bunches.app/$hdydpod

This episode was recorded on April 20, 2021 from a live panel discussion and Q&A on Clubhouse. The event was moderated by How Do You Do? Podcast host Ben Hannani and the panelists included: * *CHANEL NAMI* - Marketing Specialist for Lewis Howes and Greatness Media. * *LAUREN POPISH* - Founder of The Wave Podcasting, which just came out with a new editing service called Swell. * *SCOUT SOBEL* - Co-host of Okay Sis Podcast, host of Scout podcast, and founder of the boutique PR firm, Scout's Agency. Follow us! Chanel Nami: *@chanelnami* ( https://www.instagram.com/chanelnami/ ) Lauren Popish: *@laurenpopish* ( https://www.instagram.com/laurenpopish/ ) Scout Sobel: *@scoutsobel* ( https://www.instagram.com/scoutsobel/ ) How Do You Do? Podcast: *@hdydpod* ( https://www.instagram.com/hdydpod/ ) Ben Hannani: *@benhannani* ( https://www.instagram.com/benhannani/ ) Website: *www.hdydpod.com* ( https://www.hdydpod.com/ ) Follow *How Do You Do? Pod LIVE* ( https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/how-do-you-do-pod-live ) on Clubhouse to be notified of upcoming panel discussions and Q&As like this one. Join our *How Do You Do? Podcast group chat on Bunches* : https://bunches.app/$hdydpod

Steph Brill helps Shelf Engine build customer-focused products from concept to reality. Before she joined Shelf Engine, she was an engineer at Boeing NeXt, building the future of aerospace and mobility. Steph attended the University of Southern California where she studied Industrial & Systems Engineering. She chose to work at Shelf because she gets to geek out about two of her passions: combating food waste and emerging technologies! In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Steph about the framework she uses when collaborating with her colleagues to build great products, how Shelf Engine's technology is helping farmers and grocery stores combat food waste, how Green Bay Packers games factor in as a critical piece of data, and more. Follow us! Steph Brill: *@brilldog* ( https://www.instagram.com/brilldog/ ) How Do You Do? Podcast: *@hdydpod* ( https://www.instagram.com/hdydpod/ ) Ben Hannani: *@benhannani* ( https://www.instagram.com/benhannani/ ) Website: *www.hdydpod.com* ( https://www.hdydpod.com/ ) *"HDYD Jams" playlist* ( https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tBdUz3kXb1T5im2CzSBUV?si=qc_DgVSCR1W65phsuv6vVQ ) on Spotify, featuring our guests' song recommendations. *How Do You Do? Pod LIVE* ( https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/how-do-you-do-pod-live ) convenes on Tuesdays at 6pm PST on Clubhouse. Join our *How Do You Do? Podcast group chat on Bunches* : https://bunches.app/$hdydpod

This episode was recorded on May 4, 2021 from a live panel discussion and Q&A on Clubhouse called: Launching a Business During the Pandemic. The event was moderated by How Do You Do? Podcast host Ben Hannani and the panelists included: * *JORDAN BANAFSHEHA* - founder of digital marketing agency, icepop. Before icepop, Jordan worked in Product at Verishop and Tinder. * *SASHA PASKAL* - founder of Racquet Club LA. Before RCLA, Sasha worked at Chrome Hearts. * *NICOLE PELTIER* - Nicole is the namesake behind the LA-based catering service-turned wine shop, Nico's Small Market. She's also the Director of Global Sourcing & Production at FabFitFun. Follow us! Jordan Banafsheha: *@icepophq* ( https://www.instagram.com/icepophq/ ) Sasha Paskal: *@racquetclubla* ( https://www.instagram.com/racquetclubla/ ) Nicole Peltier: *@nicossmallmarket* ( https://www.instagram.com/nicossmallmarket/ ) How Do You Do? Podcast: *@hdydpod* ( https://www.instagram.com/hdydpod/ ) Ben Hannani: *@benhannani* ( https://www.instagram.com/benhannani/ ) Website: *www.hdydpod.com* ( https://www.hdydpod.com/ ) Follow *How Do You Do? Pod LIVE* ( https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/how-do-you-do-pod-live ) on Clubhouse to be notified of upcoming panel discussions and Q&As like this one. Join our *How Do You Do? Podcast group chat on Bunches* : https://bunches.app/$hdydpod

H. Woo Lee is a rising food content creator and founder of his underground fine-dining supper-club, Maru Los Angeles. He graduated from the University of Southern California in May 2019, and currently works for celebrity wedding planner, Kevin Lee. In the summer of 2017, H-Woo taught himself how to cook, and this passion has only escalated ever since. During his senior year, he hosted weekly dinners out of his apartment for guests. In 2019, he officially founded Maru Los Angeles, which focused on Korean-Italian fine dining and the social experience of dining. In December 2020, H. Woo began food content creation on TikTok, where has over 600k followers. His high-intensity, quick-clip cooking videos showcase his culinary skills and personality, and he looks forward to expanding towards other digital media platforms and re-opening his supper-club after COVID. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks H. Woo how he taught himself how to cook fine dining meals, how a roommate's reaction to his pomodoro pasta inspired H. Woo to start supper club Maru Los Angeles, how he injects his personality into his food content, and more. Follow us! H. Woo Lee: *@hwoo.lee* ( https://www.tiktok.com/@hwoo.lee?lang=en ) How Do You Do? Podcast: *@hdydpod* ( https://www.instagram.com/hdydpod/ ) Ben Hannani: *@benhannani* ( https://www.instagram.com/benhannani/ ) Website: *www.hdydpod.com* ( https://www.hdydpod.com/ ) *"HDYD Jams" playlist* ( https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tBdUz3kXb1T5im2CzSBUV?si=qc_DgVSCR1W65phsuv6vVQ ) on Spotify, featuring our guests' song recommendations. *How Do You Do? Pod LIVE* ( https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/how-do-you-do-pod-live ) convenes on Tuesdays at 6pm PST on Clubhouse. Join our *How Do You Do? Podcast group chat on Bunches* : https://bunches.app/$hdydpod

This episode was recorded on April 23, 2021 from a live panel discussion and Q&A on Clubhouse called: To "Hustle" or To "Work-Life Balance"? The event was moderated by How Do You Do? Podcast host Ben Hannani and the panelists included: * *RAHAF HARFOUSH* - Strategist, Digital Anthropologist, and The New York Times bestselling author of Hustle & Float ( https://www.amazon.com/Hustle-Float-Reclaim-Creativity-Obsessed/dp/1635765781 ) : Reclaim Your Creativity and Thrive in a World Obsessed with Work. * *MADY MAIO* - Co-host of Okay Sis Podcast ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/okay-sis/id1434353917 ) , co-founder of the upcoming travel recommendations app Camber ( camberapp.com ) , and she leads Business Development at StoryFile ( http://storyfile.com/ ). * *SCOUT SOBEL* - Co-host of Okay Sis Podcast, host of Scout podcast ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scout/id1505252696 ) , and founder of the boutique PR firm, Scout's Agency ( https://app.redcircle.com/shows/808bdae1-4d16-41bb-98a2-9307a1efc396/ep/SCOUTSAgency.com ). How Do You Do? Pod LIVE convenes on Clubhouse. Follow the club to be notified of future events: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/how-do-you-do-pod-live

Celeste Durve and Kelsi Kitchener own VIPER, LA's premier hospitality agency that specializes in guest experience on behalf of brands. You can find their team running the doors of celebrity birthdays, award shows, sporting events, and more. Celeste and Kelsi lead an all-female team of 50 VIPER Girls and created their business self-funded. They also recently launched their own podcast called Smart is Sexy, available anywhere you find podcasts. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Celeste & Kelsi about the early days of VIPER and initial pushback they received from established players in the nightlife & live events industry (2:45), how they and their team stay safe and keep cool heads when tensions flare at check-in for major events and nightclubs (16:32); how they, as leaders, determine whether an approach they're experimenting with is succeeding or failing (23:45), and more. Follow us! Celeste Durve: *@celestedurve* ( https://www.instagram.com/celestedurve/?hl=en ) Kelsi Kitchener: *@kelsi.kitchener* ( https://www.instagram.com/kelsi.kitchener/?hl=en ) How Do You Do? Podcast: *@hdydpod* ( https://www.instagram.com/hdydpod/ ) Ben Hannani: *@benhannani* ( https://www.instagram.com/benhannani/ ) Website: *www.hdydpod.com* ( https://www.hdydpod.com/ ) *"HDYD Jams" playlist* ( https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tBdUz3kXb1T5im2CzSBUV?si=qc_DgVSCR1W65phsuv6vVQ ) on Spotify, featuring our guests' song recommendations. *How Do You Do? Pod LIVE* ( https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/how-do-you-do-pod-live ) convenes on Tuesdays at 6pm PST on Clubhouse. Here's a link to the May 4th panel and Q&A about Launching a Business During the Pandemic: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/join/how-do-you-do-pod-live/XJ5flpxV/MR29YoG8 Join our *How Do You Do? Podcast group chat on Bunches* , where creatives can share their process and support each other in navigating creative challenges: https://bunches.app/$hdydpod

Tomer Ben-David is an entrepreneur and startup founder who has worked on apps spanning from fintech to crypto to social media. Tomer grew up in Chicago before attending college at NYU Gallatin. After his freshman year, Tomer dropped out to start his first company Exeq- a personal finance company that set out to help millennials spend better and was acquired in 2019. Tomer is now building Bunches - an app for creators to easily start paid group chats about anything. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Tomer about how he is inspired by the opportunity to develop an app where creators can build communities consisting of “Internet friends” (2:40); how he and his co-founders decide what conventions they want to experiment with, including a stylized version of the “@“ and “$” symbols on the app (14:00); his tech predictions of asynchronous social and closed, opt-in communities that encourage dialogue (i.e. Clubhouse) rather than announcements (i.e. Twitter) (24:30), and more! Follow us! Tomer Ben-David: *@tomebendo* ( https://twitter.com/tomebendo ) How Do You Do? Podcast: *@hdydpod* ( https://www.instagram.com/hdydpod/ ) Ben Hannani: *@benhannani* ( https://www.instagram.com/benhannani/ ) Website: *www.hdydpod.com* ( https://www.hdydpod.com/ ) *"HDYD Jams" playlist* ( https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tBdUz3kXb1T5im2CzSBUV?si=qc_DgVSCR1W65phsuv6vVQ ) on Spotify, featuring our guest's song recommendation. *How Do You Do? Pod LIVE* ( https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/how-do-you-do-pod-live ) convenes on Tuesdays at 6pm PST on Clubhouse. Here's a link to the Apr. 27th panel and Q&A about Holistic Health & Nutrition for Better Days Ahead: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/event/xLz2gpGy Join our *How Do You Do? Podcast group chat on Bunches* , where creatives can share their process and support each other in navigating creative challenges: https://bunches.app/$hdydpod

Erin Sullivan is a Los Angeles-based photographer passionate about the outdoors, meaningful travel, and living deliberately. You may have seen her 2019 TED Talk, “Does photographing a moment steal the experience from you?”, which has over 1.5 million views to date. In her recent photo series, “Our Great Indoors,” she has recreated landscapes from common household objects in her apartment, like using broccoli as trees in a forest scene. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Erin to share how she creates scenes for #OurGreatIndoors (3:29), how she incorporates mindfulness into her photography (13:52), how she collaborates with brands like Airbnb and REI (22:19), and more. Follow us! Erin Sullivan: @erinoutdoors ( https://www.instagram.com/erinoutdoors/ ) How Do You Do? Podcast: *@hdydpod* ( https://www.instagram.com/hdydpod/ ) Ben Hannani: *@benhannani* ( https://www.instagram.com/benhannani/ ) Website: *www.hdydpod.com* ( https://www.hdydpod.com/ ) *"HDYD Jams" playlist* ( https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tBdUz3kXb1T5im2CzSBUV?si=qc_DgVSCR1W65phsuv6vVQ ) on Spotify, featuring our guest's song recommendation. How Do You Do? Pod LIVE ( https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/how-do-you-do-pod-live ) convenes on Tuesdays at 6pm PST on Clubhouse. Join our How Do You Do? Podcast group chat on Bunches, where creatives can share their process and support each other in navigating creative challenges.

This episode was recorded on April 13th in the Clubhouse room, How Do You Do? Pod LIVE, where Ben moderated a panel discussion and Q&A on Allyship & Combating Anti-Semitism. Panelists included: * *RABBI SARAH BASSIN* - Associate Rabbi at Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills ( https://www.instagram.com/templeemanuelbh/?hl=en ) and Board Member (prev. founding exec. director) at NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change ( https://communitypartners.org/project/new-ground-muslim-jewish-partnership-change#:~:text=NewGround:%20A%20Muslim-Jewish%20Partnership,between%20American%20Muslims%20and%20Jews. ). * *RACHEL NILSON RALSTON* - Executive Director at SF Hillel ( http://sfhillel.org/ ). * *DR. MARK ROTENBERG* - VP of University Initiatives & Legal Affairs at Hillel International ( https://hillel.org/ ). * *STEPHEN D. SMITH, PhD* - Executive Director at USC Shoah Foundation ( https://www.instagram.com/uscshoahfoundation/ ) and host of The Memory Generation podcast ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-memory-generation/id1553490998 ). How Do You Do? Pod LIVE convenes on Clubhouse. Follow the club to be notified of future events: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/how-do-you-do-pod-live

Dixon Junliang Lu is Associate Partner at MAD Architects' Los Angeles Office. This is Dixon's second stint with MAD, having acted as Head of Operations for their Beijing office from 2008 to 2011. Dixon helped to conceptualize and organize the firm's installation in partnership with Olafur Eliasson for “Feelings are Facts” at UCCA. Since returning to MAD in 2014, Dixon has project managed the firm's first US Project, Gardenhouse, a commission for mixed-use complex with luxury condominiums in Beverly Hills. He is the Los Angeles office's leader, managing operations, projects, and overall strategy. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Dixon to share insight into the design of Gardenhouse, which features America's "largest living wall" (2:04); how the firm integrates nature into an urban project (12:08); how he and his colleagues approach brainstorming architecture (17:58); and more. Follow us! Dixon Junliang Lu: @madarchitects ( https://www.instagram.com/madarchitects/?hl=en ) How Do You Do? Podcast: *@hdydpod* ( https://www.instagram.com/hdydpod/ ) Ben Hannani: *@benhannani* ( https://www.instagram.com/benhannani/ ) Website: *www.hdydpod.com* ( https://www.hdydpod.com/ ) Our guests' jams can be found on the *"HDYD Jams" playlist* ( https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tBdUz3kXb1T5im2CzSBUV?si=qc_DgVSCR1W65phsuv6vVQ ) on Spotify!

Tehran Von Ghasri is an Iranian-American comedian, actor, host, and television & radio personality. Born in Washington D.C. to an Iranian father and African-American mother, Tehran has done stand-up comedy all over the world and frequently hosts shows at The Laugh Factory. He also co-hosts the podcast, Back to School with Maz Jobrani. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Tehran about his approach to interacting with crowds (7:20), how fellow Iranian-American comedians Maz Jobrani and Max Amini influenced Tehran's pursuit of comedy (14:00), why Tehran's uniform consists of a bathrobe and "TEHRAN" cap (19:20), and more. Follow us! Tehran Von Ghasri: @iamtehran ( https://www.instagram.com/iamtehran/ ) How Do You Do? Podcast: *@hdydpod* ( https://www.instagram.com/hdydpod/ ) Ben Hannani: *@benhannani* ( https://www.instagram.com/benhannani/ ) Website: *www.hdydpod.com* ( https://www.hdydpod.com/ ) Our guests' jams can be found on the *"HDYD Jams" playlist* ( https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tBdUz3kXb1T5im2CzSBUV?si=qc_DgVSCR1W65phsuv6vVQ ) on Spotify!

Farley Elliott is the Senior Editor at Eater LA, and author of Los Angeles Street Food: A History From Tamaleros to Taco Trucks. His work appears nationally in the online, print, and digital video space, and you can follow him around the internet at his handle, @overoverunder. He's also the guy from that Tiny Hamsters Eating Tiny Burritos video. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Farley about how he identifies as a "food writer, not food critic" and what that distinction means (1:30), how he decides what to cover in L.A.'s bustling food scene and been able to keep Eater LA as a must-read source in an increasingly competitive food media landscape (13:25), what excites him about L.A.'s food scene right now (21:10), and more. Follow us! Farley Elliott: @overoverunder ( instagram.com/overoverunder ) How Do You Do? Podcast: *@hdydpod* ( https://www.instagram.com/hdydpod/ ) Ben Hannani: *@benhannani* ( https://www.instagram.com/benhannani/ ) Website: *www.hdydpod.com* ( https://www.hdydpod.com/ ) Our guests' jams can be found on the *"HDYD Jams" playlist* ( https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tBdUz3kXb1T5im2CzSBUV?si=qc_DgVSCR1W65phsuv6vVQ ) on Spotify!

Vivian Lee is a TV writer who's written on LOST IN SPACE, THE DARK CRYSTAL: AGE OF RESISTANCE, and the upcoming COWBOY BEBOP on Netflix. Originally from Loveland, Colorado, Vivian spent most of her childhood either working in her parents' Chinese restaurant, or being stuck at home, watching a bunch of TV shows as a latch-key kid with her little brother. Fascinated by the human psyche at an early age, Vivian was determined to become a psychiatrist. However, fate dealt her a cruel hand during freshman year in college when she got an F in Quantum Physics, after which she immediately course corrected her life and became a film major. Vivian currently lives in Los Angeles with her screenwriter husband and their three-year-old son. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Vivian to share how she approaches script notes from showrunners and development execs (2:50), how she goes about pitching ideas in writers rooms (15:56), advice on how to respectfully stand up for nuanced storytelling with diverse characters (20:15), and more. Follow us! Vivian Lee: @theviv86 ( https://twitter.com/TheViv86 ) How Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpod ( https://www.instagram.com/hdydpod/ ) Ben Hannani: @benhannani ( https://www.instagram.com/benhannani/ ) Website: www.hdydpod.com ( https://www.hdydpod.com/ ) Our guests' jams can be found on the "HDYD Jams" playlist ( https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tBdUz3kXb1T5im2CzSBUV?si=qc_DgVSCR1W65phsuv6vVQ ) on Spotify!

Travis Levius is a writer, editor, content creator and hospitality consultant. After quitting his teaching job in Atlanta to pursue the unknown across the pond, he somehow stumbled upon a career that's brought him on Indonesian yachts, face-to-face with Easter Island's mysterious moai and in "Prince William and Princess Kate honeymooned here" villas in the Seychelles. His writing has appeared in Conde Naste Traveler, Travel + Leisure, CNN, Lonely Planet, Vogue, National Geographic Travel, and others. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Travis to share the preparation he does before visiting a destination and rituals he does upon arrival (1:40), his writing process (7:24), how one can get good at travel writing (13:28), and more. Follow us! Travis Levius: @misterlevius ( https://www.instagram.com/misterlevius/ ) How Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpod ( https://www.instagram.com/hdydpod/ ) Ben Hannani: @benhannani ( https://www.instagram.com/benhannani/ ) Website: www.hdydpod.com ( https://www.hdydpod.com/ ) Our guests' jams can be found on the "HDYD Jams" playlist ( https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tBdUz3kXb1T5im2CzSBUV?si=qc_DgVSCR1W65phsuv6vVQ ) on Spotify!

Starting comedy in Atlanta, GA and now based in Los Angeles, Neel Nanda has performed all over the country with some of comedy's biggest acts. Neel has most recently performed stand up on ABC's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE and has acted & performed on COMEDY CENTRAL's ADAM DEVINE'S HOUSE PARTY. In 2018 he was a featured comedian on AMAZON PRIME'S INSIDE JOKE with Asif Ali. Neel has also made notable appearances on MTV and on IFC's GARKUNKEL AND OATES SHOW. Other networks where you can catch his stand up comedy include HULU's COMING TO THE STAGE and several episodes of the series FLOPHOUSE for VICELAND directed by Lance Bangs. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Neel to share how he develops his material (1:16), what it was like doing a set on Jimmy Kimmel Live! (13:15), how social media has influenced his creative process (19:40), and more. Follow us! Neel Nanda: @neelnanda ( //instagram.com/neelnanda ) How Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpod ( https://www.instagram.com/hdydpod/ ) Ben Hannani: @benhannani ( https://www.instagram.com/benhannani/ ) Website: www.hdydpod.com ( https://www.hdydpod.com/ ) Our guests' jams can be found on the "HDYD Jams" playlist ( https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tBdUz3kXb1T5im2CzSBUV?si=qc_DgVSCR1W65phsuv6vVQ ) on Spotify!

Suehyla El-Attar was born in Mississippi to Muslim parents, who migrated from Egypt before becoming naturalized American citizens. She is an actor-writer-director who has learned to embrace a hyphenate existence, and lives happily with her fiancé and their two cats in Decatur, Georgia. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Suehyla to break down auditions for audiobook narration (5:07), how she prepares for narrating audiobooks and what her recording process looks like (10:50), how she gets into a creative headspace (22:20), and more. Follow us! Suehyla El-Attar: @suehylaelattar ( https://www.instagram.com/suehylaelattar/?hl=en ) How Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpod ( https://www.instagram.com/hdydpod/ ) Ben Hannani: @benhannani ( https://www.instagram.com/benhannani/ ) Website: www.hdydpod.com ( https://www.hdydpod.com/ ) Our guests' jams can be found on the "HDYD Jams" playlist ( https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tBdUz3kXb1T5im2CzSBUV?si=qc_DgVSCR1W65phsuv6vVQ ) on Spotify!

Kat Hong is a LA staff writer for The Infatuation. She was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, a small, beautiful town that has maybe 3-4 restaurant openings a year, max. Now living in Los Angeles, Kat likes to fill her time with marveling at the wonder of flight, listening to podcasts, applying for Mensa, getting rejected from Mensa, and perpetually existing on the brink of joining a pyramid scheme. Her work has been featured on Whetstone Magazine's Point of Origin podcast, Earios' Filling The Void and The Margaret Cho, Real Food Real Stories' The Curious Eater, and The Infatuation's Notcast. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Kat to share how she writes restaurant reviews in The Infatuation's accessible tone, navigates the fine line between harmless sarcastic humor versus hurtful criticism, explores the booming L.A. pop-up scene, and more. Follow us! Kat Hong: @prosciuttogirl69 ( https://www.instagram.com/prosciuttogirl69/ ) How Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpod ( https://www.instagram.com/hdydpod/ ) Ben Hannani: @benhannani ( https://www.instagram.com/benhannani/ ) Website: www.hdydpod.com ( https://www.hdydpod.com/ ) Our guests' jams can be found on the "HDYD Jams" playlist ( https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tBdUz3kXb1T5im2CzSBUV?si=qc_DgVSCR1W65phsuv6vVQ ) on Spotify!

Jordan Banafsheha is the founder of icepop, a digital marketing firm helping great products and companies grow. He previously worked in Product at Tinder and was a part of the founding team at Verishop. He studied Computer Science and Business Administration at USC. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Jordan about the role that data plays in his approach to digital marketing (7:00); how he differentiates his approach depending on his client's industry and whether their brand is new, traditional, or trendy (14:10); big changes taking place in the digital advertising industry and what they mean for consumers, (26:01); and more. Follow us! Jordan Banafsheha: @jordanbana ( https://www.instagram.com/jordanbana/?hl=en ) How Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpod ( https://www.instagram.com/hdydpod/ ) Ben Hannani: @benhannani ( https://www.instagram.com/benhannani/ ) Website: www.hdydpod.com ( https://www.hdydpod.com/ ) Our guests' jams can be found on the "HDYD Jams" playlist ( https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tBdUz3kXb1T5im2CzSBUV?si=qc_DgVSCR1W65phsuv6vVQ ) on Spotify!

Danny Licht is a painter and the author of Cooking As Though You Might Cook Again. He lives in Los Angeles. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Danny to share how his experience at Alice Waters' Chez Panisse inspired his fondness of simple cooking; his writing process for his new cookbook (2:00), Cooking As Thought You Might Cook Again (6:46); how he's come to process the inevitable mistakes that arise when cooking (15:46), and more. Follow us! Danny Licht: @dannylicht ( https://www.instagram.com/dannylicht/ ) How Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpod ( https://www.instagram.com/hdydpod/ ) Ben Hannani: @benhannani ( https://www.instagram.com/benhannani/ ) Website: www.hdydpod.com ( https://www.hdydpod.com/ ) Our guests' jams can be found on the "HDYD Jams" playlist ( https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tBdUz3kXb1T5im2CzSBUV?si=qc_DgVSCR1W65phsuv6vVQ ) on Spotify!

New Jersey-born Rick Arline got his first taste of hospitality while working in a country club in high school. After getting a communications degree from the University of Miami, Rick worked in radio, then shifted back towards hospitality, his true passion. After falling in love with wine and spirits, Rick became a Certified Sommelier in 2012. Moving to Los Angeles in 2013, Rick has been involved with the wine programs at several restaurants and hotels, including Nick & Stef's, Ink, Montage Beverly Hills and Hotel Bel-Air before becoming the Wine Director at the acclaimed, James Beard-nominated Auburn. After Auburn's closure due to Covid-19, Rick opened his own wine bar in West Hollywood, called Fellow Traveler. Its selection of natural wines and delicious menu have already earned Fellow Traveler a spot on The Infatuation's Hit List of Best Restaurants in Los Angeles. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Rick about natural wine and what makes Rick enjoy it as much as he does (2:15); his new natural wine bar, Fellow Traveler (8:08); how his time at Paris wine bars influenced Rick's philosophy that wine should be fun rather than intimidating (12:59), and more. Follow us! Rick Arline: @rickeatsstuff ( https://www.instagram.com/rickeatsstuff/ ) / @fellowtravelerwinebar ( https://www.instagram.com/fellowtravelerwinebar/ ) How Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpod ( https://www.instagram.com/hdydpod/ ) Ben Hannani: @benhannani ( https://www.instagram.com/benhannani/ ) Website: www.hdydpod.com ( https://www.hdydpod.com/ ) Our guests' jams can be found on the "HDYD Jams" playlist ( https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tBdUz3kXb1T5im2CzSBUV?si=qc_DgVSCR1W65phsuv6vVQ ) on Spotify!

Scout Sobel started Scout's Agency after recognizing the power of podcasts as a form of public relations. She set out to amplify female voices and brands by organizing podcast drives with clients like Catt Sadler, Lauren McGoodwin, and Cathy Heller along with traditional PR services for brands like Bala and Remedy. Scout's Agency opens up new audiences and garners up exposure for their clients so that they can tell their story across digital fronts. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Scout about how she recognized the power of podcasts as a form of PR and launched Scout's Agency without any prior PR experience (1:30), how she crafts her pitches and how the pitches vary depending on the client & what she's pitching them for (8:18), how she manages clients' expectations and conveys a desirable yet realistic ROI (15:05), and more. Follow us! Scout Sobel: @scoutsobel ( https://www.instagram.com/scoutsobel/ ) How Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpod ( https://www.instagram.com/hdydpod/ ) Ben Hannani: @benhannani ( https://www.instagram.com/benhannani/ ) Website: www.hdydpod.com ( https://www.hdydpod.com/ ) Our guests' jams can be found on the "HDYD Jams" playlist ( https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tBdUz3kXb1T5im2CzSBUV?si=qc_DgVSCR1W65phsuv6vVQ ) on Spotify!

Alaina Hartley is an investor at venture capital firm Greycroft, whose investments have included Bumble, Goop, and Venmo, among others. Prior to joining Greycroft, Alaina worked at Bain & Company, where she consulted across Bain's private equity, technology & media, and retail practices. Previously, Alaina drove go-to-market and brand strategy initiatives for Snap Inc.'s first hardware product, Spectacles, earning fourteen nominations and six wins at the 2016 Cannes Lions awards. Alaina holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Southern California. She is also an active member of the Junior League. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Alaina about how she evaluates which founders & start-ups to invest in, the different steps of the investments process, how she guides portfolio companies, and more. It turns out that there's a lot more to investing than what we've seen on Shark Tank! Follow us! Alaina Hartley: @alaina_hartley ( https://twitter.com/alaina_hartley?lang=en ) How Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpod ( https://www.instagram.com/hdydpod/ ) Ben Hannani: @benhannani ( https://www.instagram.com/benhannani/ ) Website: www.hdydpod.com ( https://www.hdydpod.com/ ) Our guests' jams can be found on the "HDYD Jams" playlist ( https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tBdUz3kXb1T5im2CzSBUV?si=qc_DgVSCR1W65phsuv6vVQ ) on Spotify!

Dan Brunn founded his Los Angeles-based firm, Dan Brunn Architecture, in 2005. Widely published, Dan's work includes retail, hospitality, cultural, and residential projects. His first home project, Flip Flop, has appeared in more that 135 websites and publications internationally. He's earned multiple design awards from the American Institute of Architects-Los Angeles for his design of Melrose Ave's RTA store and Bridge House. Dan is a member of the American Institute of Architects and is an Interior Design Magazine Person of the Year Honoree. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Dan to share how he embraces natural light and nature in creating spaces with net-zero design (4:24), the unique creative collaboration between architect and photographer (17:41), the difference between his approach to residential vs. commercial projects (21:13), and more. Dan Brunn: @dbarchitecture ( //instagram.com/dbarchitecture ) / @bridgehousela ( https://www.instagram.com/bridgehousela/ ) / @dbrunn009 ( https://www.instagram.com/dbrunn009/ ) How Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpod ( https://www.instagram.com/hdydpod/ ) Ben Hannani: @benhannani ( https://www.instagram.com/benhannani/ ) Website: www.hdydpod.com ( https://www.hdydpod.com/ ) Our guests' jams can be found on the "HDYD Jams" playlist ( https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tBdUz3kXb1T5im2CzSBUV?si=qc_DgVSCR1W65phsuv6vVQ ) on Spotify!

Stephen D. Smith, PhD, is an Adjunct Professor of Religion at the University of Southern California and the Executive Director of the USC Shoah Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to making audio-visual interviews with survivors and witnesses of the Holocaust and other genocides a compelling voice for education and action. He also holds the UNESCO Chair on Genocide Education. Stephen founded the UK Holocaust Centre in Nottinghamshire, England and co-founded the Aegis Trust for the prevention of crimes against humanity and genocide. In recognition of his work, Stephen has become a member of the Order of the British Empire and received the Interfaith Gold Medallion. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Stephen to share what it was like being interviewed for the executive director job by Shoah Foundation founder Steven Spielberg and what the job entails (2:13); the metrics he uses to evaluate the organization's success (19:32), how he interviews survivors of the Holocaust and other genocides (23:59), and more. Follow us! Stephen D. Smith: @uscshoahfoundation ( https://www.instagram.com/uscshoahfoundation/ ) How Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpod ( https://www.instagram.com/hdydpod/ ) Ben Hannani: @benhannani ( https://www.instagram.com/benhannani/ ) Website: www.hdydpod.com ( https://www.hdydpod.com/ ) Our guests' jams can be found on the "HDYD Jams" playlist ( https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tBdUz3kXb1T5im2CzSBUV?si=qc_DgVSCR1W65phsuv6vVQ ) on Spotify!

Holly Hubsher is the Creative Executive at Anton, a film and television financier. She helps oversee development, production and acquisitions of the entire Anton slate, including the Gerard Butler action movie GREENLAND that just came out on PVOD. Before Anton, Holly worked at Universal Studios in the film development and production department, assisting on films like MAMMA MIA 2 and Malcolm Lee's NIGHT SCHOOL. Holly started her career at William Morris Endeavor in the motion picture literary department after graduating from the University of Southern California. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Holly to share what she looks for in scripts and how her evaluation process has evolved over time (3:22), collaborating with filmmakers and how she approaches giving creative notes (13:22), the keys to a successful pitch (30:30), and more. Follow us! Holly Hubsher: https://antoncorp.com/ ( https://www.instagram.com/joshfromalfred/ ) How Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpod ( https://www.instagram.com/hdydpod/ ) Ben: @benhannani ( https://www.instagram.com/benhannani/ ) Website: www.hdydpod.com ( https://www.hdydpod.com/ ) Our guests' jams can be found on the "HDYD Jams" playlist ( https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tBdUz3kXb1T5im2CzSBUV?si=qc_DgVSCR1W65phsuv6vVQ ) on Spotify!

Josh Zad opened his first Alfred Coffee location in 2013 on tree-lined Melrose Place with the trademarked catchphrase, "But First, Coffee.” With his knack for eye-catching design and innate understanding of customer wants, Zad has developed Alfred into the standard bearer on how to successfully marry a brick-and-mortar offering with an enduring, memorable digital presence. After successfully growing to 16 locations now across the U.S. and Japan, Josh has more recently shifted gears and launched his newest concept – Calidad Beer, a Mexican-style lager with a laid-back, California attitude. Less than one year after launch, Calidad can be found in over 900 locations across Southern California, from Whole Foods to Disneyland. He has his B.A. in Economics from Yale University and his M.B.A. from UCLA Anderson in Finance/Real Estate. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Josh to share how he comes up with the vision for his brands and ensures that his visions are reflected in branding & design (2:23), how Calidad's pre-launch campaign built excitement around the brand before its product was available to enjoy (23:05), the story of how Alfred almost appeared in the Entourage movie and what the mishap taught Josh (29:52), and more. Follow us! Josh Zad: @joshfromalfred ( https://www.instagram.com/joshfromalfred/ ) How Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpod ( https://www.instagram.com/hdydpod/ ) Ben: @benhannani ( https://www.instagram.com/benhannani/ ) Website: www.hdydpod.com ( https://www.hdydpod.com/ ) Our guests' jams can be found on the "HDYD Jams" playlist ( https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tBdUz3kXb1T5im2CzSBUV?si=qc_DgVSCR1W65phsuv6vVQ ) on Spotify!

Originally from Chicago, Rachel McClusky has been in the fitness world for over seven years. Her passion for teaching stemmed from an extensive background in performance and the belief that powerful change can occur through movement. Rachel is the creator of the Recharge Method that is a blend of breathwork, meditation, and movement to create a mind and body release. She is also the founder of Recharge Wellness Co. that hosts event and retreats for women all over the country. Her passion for connecting women in a safe space has created an incredible community throughout the world. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Rachel to share how she's carved out an accessible space in the wellness world through her Recharge Method classes and Recharge Wellness Co. retreats (8:30), mental health practices that have proven beneficial during the pandemic (22:27), tips for those who may be hesitant to try a new wellness practice or struggling to return to their pre-pandemic fitness routine (29:12), and more. Follow us! Rachel McClusky: @rachelrecharged ( https://www.instagram.com/rachelrecharged/ ) How Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpod ( https://www.instagram.com/hdydpod/ ) Ben: @benhannani ( https://www.instagram.com/benhannani/ ) Website: www.hdydpod.com ( https://www.hdydpod.com/ ) Our guests' jams can be found on the "HDYD Jams" playlist ( https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tBdUz3kXb1T5im2CzSBUV?si=qc_DgVSCR1W65phsuv6vVQ ) on Spotify!

Maxwell Reis is the beverage director at Gracias Madre, which has locations in West Hollywood and Newport Beach. Max fell in love with agave spirits during his 10 years spent working behind LA bars, and solidified that love by taking every opportunity to experience mezcal and tequila's production first hand. When he's not in Oaxaca filling water bottles full of mezcal, he's in Los Angeles, preaching ethical agave practices and making some of the best cocktails in the city. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Max to share how he's developed Gracias Madre's zero-waste beverage program that's proven to be better for both the environment and the restaurant's bottom line, how he sources ethical agave producers and how we can do so in our own liquor purchases, how he creates cocktails, and more. Follow us! Maxwell Reis: @beerghost ( https://www.instagram.com/beerghost/ ) How Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpod ( https://www.instagram.com/hdydpod/ ) Ben: @benhannani ( https://www.instagram.com/benhannani/ ) Website: www.hdydpod.com ( https://www.hdydpod.com/ ) Our guests' jams can be found on the "HDYD Jams" playlist ( https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tBdUz3kXb1T5im2CzSBUV?si=qc_DgVSCR1W65phsuv6vVQ ) on Spotify!

PK&J Hospitality Group's Phil Kastel is a chef and restaurant consultant. For over twelve years, Phil served as Executive Vice President of Culinary for L.A.-based Grill Concepts, Inc., where he was responsible for culinary operations of twenty-nine restaurants nationwide, including the Public School brand. Prior to Grill Concepts, Phil served as Executive Chef of Hillstone Restaurant Group, where he was responsible for kitchen operations, menu development and training. Phil is currently the Creative Chef at The Milky Way, the beloved Pico-Robertson kosher restaurant that's owned by the Spielbergs. In his current role, he's jumping at the challenge of thoughtfully redesigning the space and creating a New American kosher menu while paying homage to the legacy and unique tastes of Ms. Leah Adler. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Phil to share his approach to developing menus and what it's been like to create one for a kosher restaurant with a storied legacy (5:32),  the role of food influencers, social media, and word-of-mouth in helping the restaurant succeed and engage a younger demographic (21:53), how he's led The Milky Way in adapting to the challenges of the pandemic (27:59), and more. Follow us! Phil Kastel: @milkywayla ( https://www.instagram.com/milkywayla/ ) How Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpod ( https://www.instagram.com/hdydpod/ ) Ben Hannani: @benhannani ( https://www.instagram.com/benhannani/ ) Website: www.hdydpod.com ( https://www.hdydpod.com/ ) Our guests' jams can be found on the "HDYD Jams" playlist ( https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tBdUz3kXb1T5im2CzSBUV?si=qc_DgVSCR1W65phsuv6vVQ ) on Spotify!

Francesco Sinatra is the CEO of Pasta Sisters. Francesco left his home in Padova, Italy in 2008 to move to Los Angeles with $1,000 in his pocket, never imagining that he would end up living what he now calls the "American dream.” As CEO at Pasta Sisters, Francesco oversees the day-to-day operations of the gourmet Italian deli and fresh pasta concept that first opened its doors at their Pico Blvd. location in 2015 and second location in Culver City in 2018. From hiring staff, to training, operations, human resources, financial management and more, Francesco is responsible for guaranteeing that the restaurant, staff, and his own family are running smoothly on all engines. Today, Francesco's entrepreneurship and leadership married with his mother's dynamic cooking and his sisters' formidable skills as Creative Director and Office Manager blend perfectly to ensure the continued success of Pasta Sisters. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Francesco to share the origin story of Pasta Sisters and how the menu was crafted around the recipes of his mother, Chef Paola Da Re (2:30); the keys to running a family business and how they've navigated the challenges imposed on the restaurant industry by the pandemic (21:00); how his experience working his way up in restaurants, starting as a busboy, has given him valuable perspective in his current role as CEO (29:44); and more. Follow us! Francesco: @pasta_sisters ( https://www.instagram.com/pasta_sisters/ ) How Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpod ( https://www.instagram.com/hdydpod/ ) Ben: @benhannani ( https://www.instagram.com/benhannani/ ) Website: www.hdydpod.com ( https://www.hdydpod.com/ ) Our guests' jams can be found on the "HDYD Jams" playlist ( https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tBdUz3kXb1T5im2CzSBUV?si=qc_DgVSCR1W65phsuv6vVQ ) on Spotify!

Neda Maghbouleh, PhD, is a sociologist and the Canada Research Chair in Migration, Race, and Identity. She studies the racialization of Iranian, Syrian and other Middle Eastern & North African newcomers in the U.S. and Canada. She's currently an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto Mississauga and is among the graduate faculty at the University of Toronto St. George. Her book, The Limits of Whiteness: Iranian Americans and the Everyday Politics of Race, was published by Stanford University Press in 2017. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Neda to share how she drew on both empirical evidence (i.e. laws and court rulings) and anecdotal evidence (her interviews with numerous Iranian-Americans) to write a fascinating narrative (9:48); how institutions and individuals can engage in aesthetic racism, as was the case when the City of Beverly Hills banned the construction of columns in order to curb the development of "ugly Persian houses" (16:20); the differences in minorities in America and Canada grapple with their racial identities (23:00), and more. Follow us! Neda: @nedasoc ( //@nedasoc ) How Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpod ( https://www.instagram.com/hdydpod/ ) Ben: @benhannani ( https://www.instagram.com/benhannani/ ) Website: www.hdydpod.com ( https://www.hdydpod.com/ ) Our guests' jams can be found on the "HDYD Jams" playlist ( https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tBdUz3kXb1T5im2CzSBUV?si=qc_DgVSCR1W65phsuv6vVQ ) on Spotify!

Thank you for all the support over the last year and a half! We'll be back with new episodes in 2022. Follow us!How Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpodBen Hannani: @benhannaniWebsite: www.hdydpod.comOur Spotify playlist featuring our guests' jams can be found on "HDYD Jams"

Sophia Parsa wears many hats: Head of Community at FabFitFun, co-founder of the Mountain Gate series, angel investor, and a Forbes 30 under 30 co-chair. During the pandemic, she's recently co-founded two exciting ventures, Boxxie Party and Golden Rice Co. Boxxie Party delivers themed table scapes, while Golden Rice Co. is a Persian food pop-up that was just listed on The Infatuation's “Best Pop-Ups in L.A. right now” and received a glowing review by L.A. Times restaurant critic Bill Addison on his Instagram. In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Sophia to share her experience venturing into the food world by launching a pop-up during the pandemic (10:32), how she manages her time between her many roles (20:46), her approach to angel investing (28:00), and more. Follow us! Sophia: @sophiaparsa ( https://www.instagram.com/sophiaparsa/ ) How Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpod ( https://www.instagram.com/hdydpod/ ) Ben: @benhannani ( https://www.instagram.com/benhannani/ ) Website: www.hdydpod.com ( https://www.hdydpod.com/ ) Our guests' jams can be found on the "HDYD Jams" playlist ( https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tBdUz3kXb1T5im2CzSBUV?si=qc_DgVSCR1W65phsuv6vVQ ) on Spotify!