Living But Differently

In this very silly (slightly vulnerable) episode - Julia and Giselle chat about European vacations, the complexity of all kinds of relationships, funny hinge moments, the importance of being alone, and Julia's first art show. Follow us on Instagram @livingbutdifferently

In this episode, Giselle and Julia chat about everything from poetry to BeReal to Julia using e-scooters at inopportune times. And awkward dates! Then Giselle sits down with a longtime friend and artist, Andrea Gochez Wilson. Andrea is a multidisciplinary artist focused on ceramics/textiles/beadwork. Originally from Pasadena, California, Andrea grew her craft in Portland, Oregon, and now she lives in Malaga, Spain. We discuss everything from identity to selling jean shorts in Venice to navigating living in a new country as an artist. Andrea weaves intricate, colorful beaded bracelets available for purchase through her Etsy shop: PeacesHandmadeShop. Also, follow her on Instagram @peaceshandmadeshop

This episode is just Julia and Giselle, and they are both in a giggly mood. The duo laugh about birthdays, free drinks, shapewear, and home ownership. They also delve into life's biggest questions: Is Instagram over, is 2010 back, and should Giselle move back to the Big Easy? We need more guests! If you know anyone that does not have a typical 9-5 job, pls dm us on Instagram at @livingbutdifferently

In this episode, we dive into Katherine's background as an athlete and how it led her to pursue wellness. She gave us tips on how to take of our bodies (guess what taking care of yourself isn't as complicated as those health influencers make it seem!) and how to go after the things we want in life.  Katherine Haysbert is a model, actress, and multidisciplinary wellness expert committed to empowering women to reconnect with their health and prioritize their wellbeing. Katherine is a Certified Nutrition Consultant, Certified Natural Chef, and Integrative Energy Healer. She uses her expertise in various modalities to find the root causes of hormone imbalances that modern women struggle with, such as PCOS, menstrual cycle regulation, PMS symptoms, gut health, and fertility. Katherine marries the science of nutrition, food, and energetic healing to help others step into the healthiest, most authentic, and whole version of themselves possible. Follow Katherine on Instagram @katherine_haysbert_

In this episode, we welcome Jaedin Celeste, aka @cholafairy. She is a dear friend but also a spiritual advisor, bruja, tattoo artist, and cosmetologist. We had an amazing conversation with her this week about spirituality, art, and the ancestral ties to her practice.

Are you excited about this solo episode? YOU BETTER BE! The duo had way too much fun galavanting in the city where everyone lives differently. Julia and Giselle may have walked 30 miles around New Orleans and maybe had too many cocktails this weekend...but that's not stopping them from chatting about their reunion, French men, Love is Blind Season 2, the democratization of celebrity, psychic readings, and much more! Please rate and subscribe and follow us on Instagram @livingbutdifferently

YAA ASANTEWAA FARAJI is a Los Angeles-based screenwriter, spoken word poet and author of Calabama, a 2021 Amazon Best Selling anthology published through World Stage Press. Faraji is a monthly Da Poetry Lounge slam champion, VoyageLA's 2020 Hidden Gem of Los Angeles nominee and has guest featured at The Los Angeles Film School, FOX Soul, The Pan African Film Festival, CalTech, UEG, Campbell Ewald and others. Follow her work @farajiwrites.

Julia and Giselle refect on 2021, giggle at funny news stories and dating apps, discuss new TV shows, address anxiety issues, and touch on some goals they have this year.  Please rate and subscribe to our podcast it is the only way we can grow! 

Meet Donnel & Ian. This duo has been cultivating a friendship like no other for almost a decade. After experiencing hardship caused by the pandemic, Donnel and Ian decided to start a new business in beautiful floral arrangements and installations in the Bay Area. “The most beautiful aspect about flowers is that they're not meant to stay. We honor that beauty, ground ourselves with what empowers us to be our best, and that serves as our inspiration in our creativity and our work. This is our ‘Flower Chapter'. A chapter of our adventures filled with all the good vibes and love of our ongoing and extraordinary tale of mentorship turned brotherhood. We may not know what's exactly ahead but we've always known how to bring the best out in each other. We're riding that vibe and enjoying all the beauty and fun times that bloom along the way.” Follow DJ La Flor on Instagram @djlaflor or visit their website at www.djlaflor.com

Meet our first model, Izzy Israel! Izzy is a 26-year-old Trans Latinx Artist and Model that spent her youth between Kissimmee FL, Miami FL, and Mandeville Louisiana. She has been studying Visual Arts since the age of seven and got accepted to a magnet performing arts high school for Fine Art. Throughout her High school career, she experimented with other forms of art and found a love for Acting. At the ripe age of seventeen, she moved to New York City where she would attend Parsons the New School for Design and double major in Communication and Accessory Design. Soon after acquiring her BFA, she landed her first big-time job at Coach as an accessory designer and since then has designed for many other companies such as The Row and Madewell all the while embarking on a journey of acceptance and self-discovery. She quickly found that a corporate lifestyle did not fulfill her and decided to continue to pursue her Performing Arts Dreams. She soon after was scouted via social media and began her modeling/acting career all the while painting and doing graphic design work. She hopes to one day to be an inspiration to other young Trans and Cis women of color. Follow Izzy on Instagram @izzyizriale

SHE BURNT BEYONCÉ'S CAKE! Meet our next guest: chef, small business owner, cooking instructor & our favorite dessert connoisseur, Samantha! "Growing up my mom was the cake lady of the area where we lived. For years I saw her put together birthday cakes, weddings cakes, and dessert bars. Around the age of 16, I started to help my mom out with these orders. With no professional experience, I started taking on orders around 19 while I was in school for nursing. That was always a dream but by the age of 20, I toured a culinary school sat in class, and fell in love with the cooking world. After graduating from culinary school two years later, I worked for high-end hotels and was exposed to a whole new side of cooking. Dealing with celebrities left and right and working insane hours. After the hotel, I helped open a restaurant for a Michelin star chef which was incredible. I stayed there for a little while until I got a job offer at my dream job working for wolf gang puck at Spago. In 2020 I landed my current job being a chef instructor and doing my own dessert business on the side."

Meet Salem, psychedelic artist & guest of episode 4. In this episode, we dive into identity, insecurity, hope, trauma, and finding yourself. “I've always loved art on all levels of media. I've been creating this type of art for about 4 years now. Each piece is very personal on some level. I call the eyes I draw lil critters. I draw and transform my trauma into art. I also do poetry. That and art are probably my greatest and most vulnerable releases and sources of growth in this world. And I'm so grateful for it to be seen as beautiful.” Trigger warning: mention of sexual assault

Meet our next guest, Jason! At 25 years old he is living but differently as a freelance digital creator, all the while being a full-time husband and father. Freelancing for 4 years “has been the most difficult but most rewarding career choice ever! And I don't regret a single day for chasing my dreams.”

Meet the guest of our first episode, international freelancer filmmaker David Clancy. Growing up in the US and leaving the standard American way of life has opened up endless opportunities for creativity, friendships, stories from strangers, and self-growth. Stay tuned to learn more about this nomadic man and how you can reclaim how you live life.