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In Life Told By a Stranger, the teen host, Daniella Lake meets with different types of people who have lived different walks of life. From nurses to nail technicians, from teenagers to great-grandparents, she asks them all the same four questions about life! Come open your heart and mind by hearing…

Daniella Lake

  • Sep 6, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • weekly NEW EPISODES
  • 15m AVG DURATION
  • 35 EPISODES


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Latest episodes from Life Told By a Stranger

Zoom University

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2020 13:04


In this bonus episode of Life Told By a Stranger, Daniella Lake speaks with Carly from the season 3 finale of the podcast, “Simply Blossoming”. Carly is a college student studying psychology, and she goes in depth about her college experience and what it was like to have her freshman year cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic. Follow us on Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger

Simply Blossoming

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 21:19


In the final episode of Season 3, Daniella Lake speaks with Carly over the phone. Carly is a college student majoring in psychology. Carly talks about her childhood, trusting your intuition, and more! Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger.

A Call From Thailand

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 15:39


In this episode, Daniella Lake speaks with Patty Kelsey. You may remember Patty from “Sleep Tight: The Halloween Episode”. Patty shares a story about her father, what she values the most in a person, and more. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger. This episode was recorded before COVID-19 and social distancing.

Learning How to Learn

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 13:09


In this episode, Daniella Lake speaks with David McMilan, a screenwriter. David gives some college advice and shares what he would say to his younger self. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger. This episode was recorded before COVID-19 and social distancing.

Stay Curious

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 25:24


In this episode, Daniella Lake speaks with David McMillan, a screenwriter. David talks shares a few stories from his journey as a screenwriter, his thoughts on personal growth, and more. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger. This episode was recorded before COVID-19 and social distancing.

Redefining Tea Time

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 16:52


In this episode, Daniella Lake speaks with Arlene Yuan. Arlene is the owner of Teapop, a Tea house in Los Angeles that redefines tea time! Arlene shares her experience opening a business for the first time, her advice to new business owners, and more. For more information about Teapop and how to order visit teapopla.com. Enjoy! Follow us on instagram @lifetoldbyastranger. This episode was recorded before COVID-19 and social distancing.

Maya and Her Brigadeiro

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 18:51


In this episode, Daniella Lake speaks with Maya Zellman. Maya is the owner of Maya's Brigadeiro, a dessert shop in Los Angeles that makes Brazilian sweets! Maya talks about her Brazilian heritage, her experiences as a business owner, and more! For more information about Maya's Brigadeiro and how to order visit braziliansweets.com. Enjoy! Follow us on instagram @lifetoldbyastranger. This episode was recorded before COVID-19 and social distancing.

Live Like It's Dessert

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 12:46


In this episode of Life Told By a Stranger, Daniella Lake speaks with Sandra Benton. This is part three of the interview. Sandra talks about what she values the most in a person, being grateful, and more! Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger. This episode was recorded before COVID-19 and social distancing.

The Voice of The Waterfall

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 17:27


In this episode of Life Told By a Stranger, Daniella Lake speaks with Sandra Benton. This is the second part of the interview. Sandra talks about trusting yourself, using your gifts, and more! Sandra also shares the story of how she became the voice of the Na’vi Shaman, found in the Na'vi River Journey ride in Pandora – The World of Avatar in the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger. This episode was recorded before COVID-19 and social distancing.

Sandra and The Empire State

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 18:24


In this episode of Life Told By a Stranger, Daniella Lake speaks with Sandra Benton. After growing up in Five Forks, North Carolina, Sandra lived in New York City, Atlanta, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. Sandra discusses her journey through the entertainment industry and shares what her life was like in New York CIty. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger. This episode was recorded before COVID-19 and social distancing.

A Simple Word

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 10:39


In this episode of Life Told By a Stranger, Daniella Lake speaks with Jodi Smith. This is the second part of the interview. Jodi talks about educating ourselves, caring about others, and more! Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger. This episode was recorded before COVID-19 and social distancing

A Healing Harmony and The Sleeping Prophet

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 15:34


In this episode of Life Told By a Stranger, Daniella Lake speaks with Jodi Smith. Jodi Smith grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Jodi talks about her childhood, learning to know her worth, introspection, and more! Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger. This episode was recorded before COVID-19 and social distancing.

Making Beautiful Mistakes

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 13:26


In this episode of Life Told By a Stranger, Daniella Lake speaks with Jesse Boone. This is the second part of the interview. Jesse and Daniella talk about traveling, life advice, and more. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger. This episode was recorded before COVID-19 and social distancing.

An Eternal Rainbow

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 18:13


Welcome to Season 3 of Life Told By A Stranger! In this episode, Daniella Lake speaks with Jesse Boone. Jesse Boone is an actor living in Los Angeles, and he shares some of his life experiences and thoughts with Daniella. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @lifetoldbyastranger. This episode was recorded before COVID-19 and social distancing.

Valentine’s Series: On The Border of Taiwan and New Jersey

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2019 10:02


It’s the last episode of the Valetine’s Series! This is also the last episode of Season Two! In this episode, our teen host Daniella Lake speaks with Shaun and Libeck. Shaun and Libeck have been married for four years! Shaun grew up in New Jersey and Libeck grew up in Taiwan. They give some great advice to couples who are from different cultural backgrounds! We hope you enjoyed this series! Follow us on Twitter @LifeByAStranger. Stay tuned!

Valentine’s Series: Taking Risks

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 19:47


In this Valentine’s episode of Life Told By a Stranger, Daniella Lake speaks with Michael Perry and Eric Horsted. Michael and Eric have been together since their first date! They give great relationship advice and speak about their experience as a gay couple in Los Angeles. Follow us on Twitter @LifeByAStranger. Enjoy!

Valentine’s Series: Bride and Groom

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2019 8:58


Happy Valentine’s Day! In this episode of Life Told By a Stranger, Daniella Lake speaks with George and Lila Miller, a wonderful couple who were married in 1957. Daniella asks them about their relationship and their journey as a couple. George and Lila share their fantastic wedding story! Enjoy and Share! Follow us on Twitter @LifeByAStranger

Valentine’s Series: The Apartment In Disneyland

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019 9:55


Welcome to Life Told By a Stranger! It’s February, the month of romance, so this episode is a part of the Valentine’s Series! In this episode, our teen host Daniella Lake speaks with Muriel and Jim Tyree, a married couple who met at a church potluck for singles 42 years ago. Daniella asks them questions about their relationship and relationship advice! We hear some fun tales about the couple’s dreams of the future. Follow us on Twitter @LifeByAStranger.

Valentine’s Series: The Spark

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2019 22:59


This episode is the first of the Valentine’s Series. In this short series consisting of 5 episodes, our teen host Daniella Lake interviews different couples and asks them all four relationship-based questions. In this episode, Daniella speaks with Pastor Allison Mark, who has experience in couples counseling. Daniella asks Pastor Allison several questions about relationships, relationship advice, and more! Enjoy this episode and stay tuned for the rest of the series! Follow us on Twitter @LifeByAStranger.

This Is Your Choice

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2018 20:14


In this episode of Life Told By a Stranger, Daniella Lake speaks with Ms. Dina. Ms. Dina is a pianist/ piano teacher who was born and raised in Russia. Daniella asks Ms. Dina four questions about life! Ms. Dina is very wise and gives some great answers! Daniella also asks her some holiday questions! Follow the podcast’s twitter @LifeByAStranger. Happy Holidays!

A White Christmas

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2018 6:49


In this episode of Life Told By a Stranger, Daniella Lake speaks with Amy Lanstra! Amy is a security guard for an elementary school! Daniella asks Amy four questions about life and some holiday questions!

The “A” List?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2018 10:50


In this episode of Life Told By a Stranger, Daniella Lake speaks with Doug Eboch. Doug is a screenwriter known for writing the movie Sweet Home Alabama, and he also has many other occupations in the entertainment industry. Daniella asks Doug four questions about life! Since it’s the holiday season, Daniella also asks Doug some holiday questions! Enjoy!

A Ticket To India

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2018 20:11


In this episode of Life Told By a Stranger, Daniella Lake speaks with Jennifer Hogan. Jennifer is a high school English teacher and has been teaching for 20 years. Daniella asks Jennifer four questions about life! Jennifer gives some great advice and tells the story of the time she went to India. Daniella also asks her some holiday questions!

Sleep Tight:The Halloween Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2018 22:37


Welcome to a special holiday episode of Life Told By a Stranger! In this episode, the teen host, Daniella Lake, doesn’t ask the typical 4 questions she usually does. October is the month of Halloween so this episode is all about spooky,scary, psychic stories all from Patty Kelsey! Enjoy and sleep tight!

Michael Jackson Shook My Hand

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2018 22:08


In this last episode of season one, Daniella Lake speaks with Norman Kelsey. Norman is a singer-song writer who also has other jobs within the entertainment industry. Norman tells the story of when he was a child and saw The Jackson 5! Although this is the last episode of the season, Life Told By a Stranger is not over yet! We will be back in October with new episodes. Stay tuned!

Don’t Be Afraid To Fail

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2018 12:16


In this episode of Life Told By A Stranger, Daniella Lake speaks with Tara. Tara is well acquainted with traveling due to her job in the Foreign Service and she gives great advice! Daniella asks her four questions about life!

Optimism and A Forgotten Cake

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2018 23:14


In this episode of Life Told By a Stranger, Daniella Lake speaks with Rachel Mottaz. Rachel is a kindergarten teacher and the wife of previous guest, Philip Mottaz. Rachel tells the story of a forgotten cake and gives us great advice. Daniella asks her four questions about life!

Catch The Ribbon

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2018 6:33


In this episode of Life Told By a Stranger, Daniella Lake speaks with Rita Ayvazian, a young business owner and student. Rita shares an encouraging story from her childhood and gives wonderful advice. Daniella asks her four questions about life!

A Bucket For A Drum

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2018 16:35


In this episode of Life Told By a Stranger, Daniella speaks with Phillip Mottaz. Phillip does a variety of things and is the host of the podcast “Ramones of the Day”. Phillip tells the story of an eventful day in the Winter of 1999. Daniella asks him 4 questions about life!

The House Fire on Sing Street

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2018 12:37


In this episode of Life Told By a Stranger, Daniella speaks with Sophia Santo Tomas, a sixteen year old high school student. Although Sophia is young, she has wise and sweet words. Daniella asks her four questions about life. Come listen to what Sophia has to say!

For Whom and Towards What

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2018 12:11


In this episode of Life Told By a Stranger, Daniella Lake speaks with Andrew Esposo. Andrew is a copy editor for a health publishing company. Andrew tells us a question we should ask ourselves daily! After getting to know Andrew's background, Daniella asks him four questions about life!

Welcome Stranger!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2018 1:23


Welcome to Life Told By a Stranger! A podcast hosted by 15 year-old Daniella Lake. In Life Told By a Stranger, Daniella Lake speaks with many different types of people who have lived different walks of life. Some are teachers, some are students, some filmmakers and some security guards! No matter what background, Daniella asks them all the same four questions about life!

A Small Red Truck Filled with Personality

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2018 18:49


In this episode of Life Told By a Stanger, Daniella Lake speaks with Sherri Perri. Sherri is an assistant at a law firm but is a big dreamer. Daniella gets to know a little bit about Sherri’s background then she asks her the big 4 questions.

A Little Girl In a Trailer Park

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2018 9:50


In this episode of Life Told By a Stranger Daniella Lake speaks with Hannah Ye. Hannah Ye was born in South Korea and moved to the United States not too long after. She tells a story of her very unique and wonderful childhood. Daniella asks Hannah four questions about life!

The Great Pigeon Rescue and Empathy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2018 11:44


In this episode of Life Told By a Stranger, Daniella Lake speaks with Lauren Kratz. Lauren grew up in Queens, New York. Lauren is a Children's Librarian and has some funny stories to tell! After learning more about Lauren's background, Daniella asks Lauren four questions about life!

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