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#832: Join us as we sit down with Rachel Zoe – entrepreneur, global fashion authority, media personality, venture capitalist, philanthropist, & devoted mother. After gaining worldwide recognition as a top celebrity stylist, Rachel has since built a multifaceted career spanning her hit Bravo TV show, The Rachel Zoe Project, two New York Times bestselling books, the creation of The Zoe Report, and numerous philanthropic ventures. In this episode, Rachel reflects on her breakthrough campaign with Tommy Hilfiger, how she balances a high-powered career with motherhood, her one-of-a-kind approach to styling, & the pivotal moments that shaped her iconic journey! To Watch the Show click HERE For Detailed Show Notes visit TSCPODCAST.COM To connect with Rachel Zoe click HERE To connect with Lauryn Bosstick click HERE To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE Get your burning questions featured on the show! Leave the Him & Her Show a voicemail at +1 (512) 537-7194. This episode is brought to you by The Skinny Confidential Head to the HIM & HER Show ShopMy page HERE and LTK page HERE to find all of Michael and Lauryn's favorite products mentioned on their latest episodes. This episode is sponsored by The Skinny Confidential Refresh your routine. Shop The Skinny Confidential Anniversary Sale at shopskinnyconfidential.com from April 22nd - April 25th for 30% off SITEWIDE! This episode is sponsored by Squarespace Go to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, squarespace.com/SKINNY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. This episode is sponsored by ARMRA Go to tryarmra.com/SKINNY or enter SKINNY to get 15% off your first order. This episode is sponsored by NOBULL Visit nobullproject.com/tsc for 30% off your entire order. This episode is sponsored by Branch Basics Visit branchbasics.com/SKINNY15 and use code SKINNY15 at checkout for 15% off + free shipping your first purchase. This episode is sponsored by Nowadays Visit trynowadays.com and use code SKINNY at checkout for 20% off your first purchase. This episode is sponsored by Good Ranchers Visit GoodRanchers.com today and use code SKINNY to claim your free meat for a year and $40 off. Produced by Dear Media
In conversation with Kristina of Vault Vintage on 2000s fashion tv like Project Runway, Fashion Police, Top Model & Rachel Zoe. Selling her mom's clothes as a teen, the magic of West London, having vintage at all price points, 1980s costume jewellery, Japanese designer Kori Joko and Australian designer Carla Zampatti, the interesting parts of sourcing, second hand being more accessible, quality over designer labels, what will AI do for fashion? & so much more
Joey Maalouf is a makeup artist and creative consultant who works with celebrities like Goldie Hawn, Rachel Zoe, Lisa Rinna, and Molly Sims. On top of his red carpet and editorial work, he offers incredible one-on-one Zoom makeup sessions, where he evaluates and upgrades his clients' makeup routines. In the session, he shares his expert tips and tricks to allow you to upgrade your products, techniques, and approach to your makeup looks—all with the goal of helping you "get out the door and look gorge." Today, Maalouf joins Who What Wear co-founder and Chief Content Officer Hillary Kerr to give listeners a taste of what he offers in his sessions. Kerr had a session with Maalouf in the fall and can't stop raving about it. They get into application techniques, product recommendations, and the TikTok advice you should definitely avoid.Shop our editor's picks here!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Joey Maalouf is a makeup artist and creative consultant who works with celebrities like Goldie Hawn, Rachel Zoe, Lisa Rinna, and Molly Sims. On top of his red carpet and editorial work, he offers incredible one-on-one Zoom makeup sessions, where he evaluates and upgrades his clients' makeup routines. In the session, he shares his expert tips and tricks to allow you to upgrade your products, techniques, and approach to your makeup looks—all with the goal of helping you "get out the door and look gorge." Today, Maalouf joins Who What Wear co-founder and Chief Content Officer Hillary Kerr to give listeners a taste of what he offers in his sessions. Kerr had a session with Maalouf in the fall and can't stop raving about it. They get into application techniques, product recommendations, and the TikTok advice you should definitely avoid.Shop our editor's picks here!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Babe, can you grab my hobo bag and a Venti Valium Latte from Starbs??? I'm headed to the Golden Globes to style Debra Messing, and there's crazy traffic on the 405. This week we are studying iconic stylist to the stars Rachel Zoe's book "Style A to Zoe: The Art of Fashion, Beauty, & Everything Glamour." We cover layering camisoles, altering Nicole Richie's size 10 dress in Vegas, her revolutionary TV show, Anne Hathaway's views on denim, not eating, and how she invented pairing a vintage Chanel belt with an H&M dress. I die, this episode is so glam!Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rivky sits down with Rachie Shnay, a proudly Jewish jewelry designer, to talk about her brand and mission. Rachie shares why it was important to her to have Jewish theme jewelry in her collection from the outset, her special connection to holocaust survivors and how her pieces got in the hands of celebrities. Rachie Shnay was born and raised in NYC. After making a few shifts in her career path, she started her fine jewelry business ‘Rachie Shnay' in 2019 and has quickly built a massive following around her world renowned, “Mazel Collection.” Thousands of women internationally form her “Mazel Club,” wearing her pieces with Jewish pride including Gal Gadot, Rachel Zoe, Amy Schumer, Julianna Margolies, Debra Messing, Lizzy Savetsky, Noa Tishby, Emmy Rossum, Selma Blair, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Miss Universe and so many more! As a grandchild of four Holocaust survivors, Rachie has always been extremely passionate about spreading Holocaust education and awareness and inspiring others about the beauty of Judaism. She is a co-founder of, ‘The Healer's Collection,' a fashion accessory and wellness brand and continues to grow in new entrepreneurial ventures. She is all about spreading positivity and light and feels very lucky that through her business platform she has been able to create a network of women who are excited to embrace their Jewish identities in the most sparkly of ways and be their proudest and most fulfilled selves. Rachieshnay.com @rachieshnay Click here to see the Impact Fashion collection of dresses. Click here to get an Impact Fashion Gift Card Click here to get the Am Yisrael Chai crewneck. Click here to join the Impact Fashion Whatsapp Status Click here to take a short survey about this podcast and get a 10% off coupon code as my thanks
Sam Cuthbert delivers the latest entertainment news on: - Rachel Zoe feels like her heart is full after her recent divorce. - Anna Delvey shocked that she went out the first round of Dancing With The Stars. - Valerie Bertinelli's main reason why she quit drinking almost a year ago.
In this episode of the Liz Moody podcast, legendary fashion stylist, Rachel Zoe, joins to discuss the intricacies of finding your own personal style. Rachel, known for styling A-list celebrities and starring in The Rachel Zoe Project on Bravo, shares her philosophy on interpreting trends, the importance of confidence in your style, and how to adapt looks to different body types. The conversation also delves into Rachel's career journey, mentorship experiences, time management strategies, and how to balance motherhood with a bustling career. This episode will give you practical style advice and insightful reflections to navigate your career and life. 00:17 Introducing Rachel Zoe: Fashion Icon 01:38 Finding Your Personal Style 04:09 Navigating Fashion Trends and Body Confidence 07:41 The Impact of Celebrity Culture on Fashion 23:48 Age and Fashion: Breaking the Rules 27:35 Personal Style Evolution 28:56 Confidence and Career Advice 30:25 Comfortable and Stylish Outfit Tips 33:17 Controversial Style Opinions 35:32 Balancing Career and Motherhood 43:58 The Importance of Mentorship 53:17 Final Thoughts Check out Rachel Zoe on her podcast Climbing in Heels, on Instagram @rachelzoe, or at shoprachelzoe.com. Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz's new book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now! To join The Liz Moody Podcast Club Facebook group, go to www.facebook.com/groups/thelizmoodypodcast. Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody, or subscribe to her newsletter by visiting www.lizmoody.com. This episode is sponsored by: Himalaya: go to himalayausa.com and use code LIZMOODY for 20% off all Himalaya supplements at checkout. LMNT: go to DrinkLMNT.com/LizMoody to get a free LMNT sample pack with any order. Manukora: head to manukora.com/LizMoody to get $25 off the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook. The Liz Moody Podcast cover art by Zack. The Liz Moody Podcast music by Alex Ruimy. Formerly the Healthier Together Podcast. This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 268. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the literal first day Rachel Zoe decided to be a freelance stylist, Tommy Hilfiger called her up to style a 2-week campaign with the biggest celebs and supermodels. She had 0 faith in herself, but he trusted she could do it. Rachel spent her career mainly behind the camera until her clients – who were the it-girls of our time – started pulling her in front of the paps too. That turned into a Bravo TV show about her life, “The Rachel Zoe Project” and several fashion-focused brands centered around her styling. The best part? She never planned any of it. In this episode of 9 to 5ish, Rachel shares: The subconscious impact of growing up near New York City Her biggest fashion pet peeve in the workplace How she managed her limelight career as an introvert Why she decided to allow Bravo to film her life, despite swearing it off initially Whether or not she'd be able to launch her styling career in the age of social media How not having a plan for her whole career ended up working out
“I really wanted to give people a story and a journey they could understand, and simplify hair care, because throughout my career I've found it can be confusing for a lot of people,” shares Sarah Potempa, founder and CEO of The Beachwaver Co. Sarah joins Lindsay Pinchuk this week to share her path from celebrity hairstylist—working with clients like Rachel Zoe—to creating the Beachwaver, a rotating curling iron designed to make hairstyling at home easier. One turning point came at QVC, where, with just a prototype in hand, she pitched her product and secured a major order that propelled her brand forward.Sarah opens up about the valuable lessons she's learned on flexibility, authenticity, and building a strong community—particularly during the pandemic when she pivoted to direct-to-consumer sales and used TikTok to connect with her audience. How do you scale a business to meet growing demand while keeping that personal touch? Sarah tackled this by focusing on customer relationships and maintaining top-notch quality in her products. Her story is a powerful reminder of the importance of perseverance, creativity, and staying true to your vision as an entrepreneur.Quotes“I really wanted to give people a story and a journey that they could understand and simplify hair care, because what I've found throughout my career is that it can be a little confusing to a lot of people.” (23:48 | Sarah Potempa) “I would do the website live and the TikTok live at the same time until I realized these are different audiences, and they need different experiences.” (34:05 | Sarah Potempa)“You also have to educate yourself and learn… It took me a really, really long time to get to where we are on TikTok because I wanted to be perfect, and I wanted to feel like we were this big, huge brand when we weren't… I just learned that, ‘You know what, I have to deal with it.' I have to learn every element of this business. I have to know who's replying and how to the customers.” (47:26 | Sarah Potempa) “While you're live streaming, show the real you. And that's okay because that's something I struggled with. Don't be afraid to be yourself and show that.” (53:59 | Sarah Potempa)“Enjoy the moment and appreciate the struggles, the hard times.” (56:19 | Sarah Potempa)Connect with Sarah Potempa:https://www.instagram.com/sarahpotempa/https://www.tiktok.com/@thebeachwaverRegister for Marketing Made Simple for Small Business: https://www.lindsaypinchuk.com/mmsfall2024Subscribe to the Dear FoundHer... newsletter: https://lindsaypinchuk.myflodesk.com/foundherfridaysDon't forget to follow Lindsay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaypinchukPodcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week in pop culture, Diddy gets hit with another damning civil suit, Kroy and Kim are at it again, Rachel Zoe and Rodger break up and so much more!Follow me on social media, Patreon and more here!Thanks to HelloFresh for sponsoring this episode! For FREE breakfast for life go to hellofresh.com/FREEKARA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chelsea and Donny are trying to be grown ups this week, including not soiling themselves, doing some banking, contemplating getting a kitten, and having A-Ha moments. This week also brought us the Presidential debate, the VMAs, Rachel Zoe's divorce, and Kendrick Lamar being announced as the Super Bowl halftime performer, but the duo won't be talking about that - instead, Donny finds an excuse to discuss JonBenet Ramsey and the new Brandy movie, and Chelsea has been binge watching “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” and she can't stop talking about it. If today's episode makes you laugh or scream, please do us a favor and rate our show 5 STARS on Apple or Spotify This is the easiest way for us to grow our community! We're on YOUTUBE! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a second of our hijinx - now on video! Follow Us on Social Media! TikTok: @cuteonepodcast Chelsea: @ohnochels Donny: @realdonnywood Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week @ema.jones breaks down the transits supporting Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election. Also covered in this episode: Rachel Zoe's divorce, transits hitting Jennifer Pedranti during filming of RHOC season 18, Gina Kirschenheiter spilling the beans about the ring camera footage to Shannon Beador, Lesa Milan's pain, and an exploration of who is telling the truth between Caroline Brooks and Taleen Marie.
In which we talk about our personal 9/11s, for Joan: the Rachel Zoe divorce, for Matt: Dr. Nicole leaving RHOM. We also talk JLo and Matt Damon, JT's DUI plea deal, Taylor Swift and Kamala Harris, as well as Chappell Roan's interview in Rolling Stone. About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip. You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com Joan Summers' Twitter: @laracroftbarbie Matthew Lawson's Twitter: @_matthewlawson Skips: Elon Musk offers to give Taylor Swift a baby after ‘childless' star endorses Kamala Harris for president [PageSix] ‘RHOSLC' star Lisa Barlow loses $100k ring dancing at NYFW party [PageSix] Patti LuPone bashes Kim Kardashian and Madonna's acting AGAIN: 'There's just some things people can't do' [DM] Alexia and Todd Nepola enjoy PDA-packed getaway amid divorce: ‘They were all over each other' [PageSix] Main Stories: Rachel Zoe and Rodger Berman Announce ‘Mutual Decision' to Split After 26 Years of Marriage [People] Dr. Nicole Martin not filming ‘Real Housewives of Miami' as questions about Season 7 return loom [PageSix] Jennifer Lopez ‘enjoyed spending time' with Matt Damon at TIFF amid Ben Affleck divorce [PageSix] Justin Timberlake let off in Hamptons DUI arrest in exchange for $500 fine and PSA video for Mothers Against Drunk Driving [DM] Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala Harris After Presidential Debate, Proudly Signs Note ‘Childless Cat Lady' [People] Chappell Roan Is a Pop Supernova. Nothing About It Has Been Easy [RS]
Welcome to the Twenty Sixth episode of Rapaport's Reality! Starring Kebe & Michael Rapaport. This is the reality television podcast that the whole reality world has been waiting for. The Rapaport's are here to discuss: Kebe's skin care routine, a new Top 20 Real Housewife of All Time, if they need to go to BravoCon, Rachel Zoe's divorce & RHONJ, Michael recovering from meniscus surgery & bed side manner, watching RHOSLC & Real Housewives Legacy, watching NFL Week 1 Together, Swift & Kelce D-Day & a whole lotta mo'! This episode is not to be missed! An iHeartPodcasts Show Stand Up Comedy Tickets on sale at: MichaelRapaportComedy.com Produced by DBPodcasts.com Follow @dbpodcasts, @rapaportsreality, @michaelrapaport on Instagram & X Subscribe to Rapaport's Reality Feeds: iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/867-rapaports-reality-with-keb-171162927/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rapaports-reality-with-kebe-michael-rapaport/id1744160673 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3a9ArixCtWRhfpfo1Tz7MR Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/rapaports-reality-with-kebe-michael-rapaport/PC:1001087456 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a776919e-ad8c-4b4b-90c6-f28e41fe1d40/rapaports-reality-with-kebe-michael-rapaportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We've reached reunion time for RHODubai, and Dylan evaluates whether part one brought answers to any of his burning questions. Spoiler alert: it's not looking good. Earlier in the episode, he breaks down news across the Bravo world: Lisa Barlow lost more expensive jewelry at NYFW, Dr. Nicole is reportedly exiting Real Housewives of Miami, and Rachel Zoe's divorce timing couldn't be more shocking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kate Middleton Reveals She Has Finished Chemo, Says the 'Last 9 Months Have Been Incredibly Tough' (PEOPLE), Netflix Drops First Look at Prince Harry's Polo Docu-Series (PEOPLE) (23:27)Rachel Zoe announces divorce from husband Rodger Berman after 26 years of marriage (Page Six) (31:35)The Business of Being Beyonce Knowles-Carter (GQ), CMA Nominations Exclude Beyonce (33:50)Shailene Woodley hints at reason behind Aaron Rodgers split in rare quotes about 'broken heart' (Page Six) (42:44)Orlando Bloom Peers at Kim K's Booty (TMZ) (49:50)Special Guest: Lindsay Hubbard (1:00:50)The Toast with Jackie (@JackieOshry) and Claudia Oshry (@girlwithnojob) Lean InThe Camper and The Counselor by Jackie OshryMerchThe Toast PatreonGirl With No Job by Claudia OshrySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's a lovely day to enjoy a glass of Hunt & Harvest merlot while we play a fun game of Mad Libs! Andrew and Lindsey take a moment to share their thoughts on what they won't tolerate, and they chat about some hot topics like the upcoming presidential debate, Rachel Zoe's divorce, the CMA snubbing Beyoncé, and the new singer for Linkin Park. This episode is brought to you by OneSkin. Visit ONESKIN.CO/WINETHIRTY to snag 15% off your order!
In this exciting episode, Dr. Tiffany Lamberton welcomes the iconic cosmetic dentist, Dr. Andi-Jean Miro. They delve into Dr. Andi's inspiring journey from NYU dental school to her current role at the renowned APA Rosenthal group. The conversation explores her passion for cosmetic dentistry, teaching, and the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field. Dr. Andi-Jean also shares insights about her work, including her experience transforming Rachel Zoe's smile and the importance of understanding dental occlusion in patient care. They discuss their shared mission to support and elevate women in dentistry through education and collaboration. Stay tuned if you want to be inspired by real-world experiences and gain valuable insights into the world of cosmetic dentistry.We talk about:01:06 Dr. Andi-Jean's Educational and Early Career Journey03:22 Cosmetic Dentistry Journey and Challenges12:39 Transition to LA and New Opportunities21:20 Patient Experience and Impact of Cosmetic Dentistry26:10 Orthodontics, Airway, and Joint Considerations in Dentistry38:09 Comprehensive Treatment Planning and Long-Term Photos40:50 Elevating the Next Generation and Dental Education Challenges44:27 The Importance of Holistic Treatment Plans49:43 Empowering Women in Dentistry01:05:07 Building a Dental Business and Future PlansResources mentioned:https://www.themakingofpodcast.com/retreatConnect with Dr. Andi-Jean Miro here:https://www.drandimiro.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/drandimiro/https://www.instagram.com/aestheticsbyandi/https://stribe.dental/Connect with Tiffany here:Courses: https://www.tmdcollective.com/courseshttps://www.instagram.com/tmd.collective/Support the Show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170917/supportSupport the show
TIMESTAMPS: 8:00 - DWTS cast revealed! 21:00 - My obsession with Total Bellas and Nicki Bella / Artem 33:00 - Bachelorette drama 38:30 - PR spins (taylor and Travis, JT and Jessica Biel) 41:30 - Rachel Zoe update 45:15 - BREAKING NEWS! Lenny Hochstein ends his relationship with model Katarina 49:15 - Tamra Judge talks about Vicki, Teddi and Alexis Purchase Daily Dose Merch!! https://www.dailydosepod.com/storeTHANK YOU FOR THE RATINGS AND REVIEWS!!! JOIN MY NEW PATREON! New episodes every week!! https://www.patreon.com/DanabowlingDon't forget to join the Daily Dose of Dana Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1053529642274540Subscribe to Daily Dose of Dana HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-dose-of-dana/id1663554880Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisdanabowling/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisisdanabowlingMy Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/danabowlingvideocoach
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Is Rachael Ray OK? And is Rachel Zoe separated from her husband??? 19:00 - Jax Taylor diagnosed with PTSD and Bipolar disorder & Brittany Cartwright practices self love 28:00 - PK Kemsley posts an adorable video with Jagger and Phoenix 32:15 - Tamra Judge shows us her plastic surgery journey and Vicki Gunvalson calls her out 42:45 - Is Nikki Bella filing for divorce after her husband's arrest? Purchase Daily Dose Merch!! https://www.dailydosepod.com/storeTHANK YOU FOR THE RATINGS AND REVIEWS!!! JOIN MY NEW PATREON! New episodes every week!! https://www.patreon.com/DanabowlingDon't forget to join the Daily Dose of Dana Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1053529642274540Subscribe to Daily Dose of Dana HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-dose-of-dana/id1663554880Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisdanabowling/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisisdanabowlingMy Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/danabowlingvideocoach
As summer wraps up, we've got a new series dedicated to throwbacks and deep dives into the Bravo vault—it's The Alley Behind MIA! To kick things off, Dylan is ready to die over the first season of The Rachel Zoe Project, and it's a wild ride through the fashion faux pas and tabloid controversies of the mid-2000s. From fashion week to award season, Rachel and the Zoe Camp are like a 2008 fever dream, but how has the show aged 16 years later? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this profound episode of Candid Conversations, Jonathan Youssef sits down with Becket Cook, author of "A Change of Affection: A Gay Man's Incredible Story of Redemption" and host of The Becket Cook Show. Becket shares his powerful testimony of living a homosexual lifestyle until a radical encounter with Jesus transformed his life. Raised in a conservative Christian family in Dallas, Texas, Becket navigated the complexities of his identity and faith, eventually finding his true calling in Christ.Join us as Becket recounts his journey from Hollywood's elite circles to a devoted follower of Jesus. He offers insight into how the church can compassionately and truthfully engage with issues of sexuality. Becket's story is a testament to the redemptive power of God's love and the importance of unwavering faith.Don't miss this inspiring conversation, a story of transformation and a guide for churches and individuals to navigate conversations about sexuality with grace and truth.Connect with Jonathan and the Candid community:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candidpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/candidpodTwitter: https://twitter.com/thecandidpodTranscript:This transcript recounts Candid Conversations with Jonathan Youssef Episode 261: A Gay Man's Incredible Story of Redemption: Becket Cook[00:02] JMY: Today's guest is a very special guest. It is Becket Cook. Becket has written a book called A Change of Affection: A Gay Man's Incredible Story of Redemption. He is the host of The Becket Cook Show, which can be found on YouTube. Raised in Dallas, Texas, Becket attended a Jesuit college preparatory school, lived the homosexual lifestyle until the Lord radically called him and drew him to Himself. And now Becket is out to help churches have the conversation about sexuality and help the church navigate. Becket, thank you so much for taking the time to be on Candid Conversations.[01:13] Becket: Thank you, Jonathan. Good to be here.[01:17] JMY: We've got to start with your story. It's profound and amazing. All salvation stories are amazing; yours is unique. I'd love it if you'd just give us a few minutes and navigate us through your testimony.[01:39] Becket: Yeah, I mean, I'm still in shock. I'm still in shock that this is my story after fifteen years. So, when I was very young I started to notice that I was attracted to the same sex, which was very a disorienting thing, especially at that time when it was very much taboo in Dallas and in my family. My family were Christians and of course, all of my peers and my schoolmates unanimously believed that, I mean, we didn't even have to say it; it was known that homosexuality was just wrong or bad or weird or sinful. And so I had this kind of dark secret. But I was very social in school. I even went steady with girls in seventh and eighth grade, and in high school, I dated three girls, seriously dated them. But it was all the while I knew I wasn't attracted to the girls. It was just like a social thing for me. And so in my junior year at Jesuit, I met a sophomore, and he was dealing with the same thing. He was dealing with the same-sex attraction. So when that happened, the floodgates opened because we became friends, and then like three months or six months, I can't remember how long into our friendship, we basically came out to each other one night at this club.And when that happened, we just started exploring gay life and gay culture in Dallas and going to gay bars. I was 15, he was 14. I don't know where my parents were, but by the time I was in high school, my parents were so checked out that I could be gone for three days, and they didn't even notice. God bless them, they're in heaven now.So we were going to gay bars in Dallas, not sure how we got into these bars, but we did, and then we were going to this one nightclub called the Stark Club. I mention this because it was such a seminal moment in my life. The Starck Club was very famous in Dallas, and it was designed by Philippe Starck, the French designer, and it was beautiful. It was just so, for lack of a better word, it was very chic. And so we started going to the Starck Club, and the first time I walked in, it was just very grand. There was this grand staircase with a red carpet that went up to these giant doors, and you walked into this beautiful space. And I walked in, and there were gay people, straight people, artists, trans people, drag queens—it's a whole mix of kind of the subculture, and the whole mix of artists.And so I walked in and it was like, ah, these are my people![05:28] JMY: You felt like you belonged.[05:29] Becket: Yeah, I belong here. And I started going. And we would go to Starck Club—it was open Thursday through Sunday, and we would go every night, Thursday night, Friday night, Saturday night, Sunday night we would go. And sometimes I wouldn't get home until 5:00 in the morning. And one time my dad was up. My dad was a lawyer. He was up at 5:00 in the morning (he would always get up at 5:00), and I walked in the front door, and he walked past me and kind of looked at me, and I was like, “Hi, Dad.” He didn't even say anything like “Where have you been?” My childhood was very permissive, for better or worse.So then, when I went away to college, the same thing happened. I met someone at college who was same sex attracted and then we eventually came out to each other and again I had a confidant, I had someone to talk to because I still wasn't out, but at this point in my life, I wouldn't have described myself as “gay” because I just thought this was a phase. This was a phase that will probably go away and I'll probably get married to a woman and have kids.It wasn't really my identity for this whole time in high school and college until after college I moved to Tokyo with my best friend from college. And we moved to Tokyo because we didn't really know what we wanted to do with our lives. I was premed in college, and then I realized I didn't want to be a doctor, which was bad after four years of studying.[07:23] JMY: A lot of investment.[07:25] Becket: You know it was really upsetting. And so I applied to law school, and actually, then, as kind of a backup, I applied to dental school. And so I got into law school and dental school. I was kind of like, “I don't know if I want to do any of this.” So both of us moved to Tokyo to kind of have a gap year, basically, to figure out what we wanted to do. And it was when I was in Tokyo that his friend from Texas came to stay with us, we'll call him “Adam.” Adam was part of the Christo exhibition in Japan. Christo was a very famous artist who recently died, a French artist, but he and his wife used to do these dramatic art projects like covering the Reichstadt in fabric. And they did this thing in Japan where they lined parts of Japan with umbrellas, like yellow and blue umbrellas. They did it in California and Japan.And so anyway, this guy Adam was part of that exhibition. So he stayed with us for like a week in Tokyo. And it was weird, because when I first met Adam, I had no interest and didn't think anything of it, but by the time he left, we had fallen in love, quote unquote. And so that was the first time I'd experienced that rush of emotion, that romantic feeling. And then we got into a relationship, and it was my first real relationship with a guy.And so that was a game-changer, too, because that's when it became my identity, homosexuality became my identity. And I was happy to be gay. I was like, “This is who I am. This is immutable.” I was thrilled. And while I was in Japan, my sister wrote me a letter asking if I was gay because she had had her suspicions for a long time. And so I wrote her back and I said yes and blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. By the way, p.s., don't tell Mom and Dad. I'll tell them when I get back home. And, of course, she told them immediately when she got my letter, which I was happy about because she did all the heavy lifting for me.[10:03] JMY: Softened the blow.[10:04] Becket: Yeah. So by the time I got home, my whole family knew. My family is very conservative, all believers, and so they, especially my siblings, were not happy about this. And my parents weren't either, but my parents' reaction was so loving and gracious. My mother, whom I was very close to, of course, was quite surprised, gay son, close mother, surprise, surprise. My mother cried. I walked into the kitchen that first night after I got back from Tokyo, and my mother just started crying, and I knew why she was crying.And I said, “Mom, what's wrong?” And she said, “I heard you're a homosexual.”And that's when AIDS was still kind of a death sentence, and so she was terrified, I was terrified about it, and so I just tried to calm her down.I said, “Mom, this is not a big deal. Don't worry about me.”The next day, my dad came up to me, and my dad is such a man's man; it surprised him to respond. Because he came up to me and he said, “Hey Beck, I heard you're a homosexual, and you know”—[11:32] JMY: Like he read it in the newspaper or something.[11:36] Becket: Yeah, and so he said, “Is there anything I did wrong as a father? Are you angry at me for this?” He listed three things, and it was basically—I can't remember what they were—did I not spend enough time with you? Did your brother beat you up or whatever, and I didn't intervene? Are you angry about that?And I was like, “Dad, no. This is not your fault. This is just who I am. It's not a big deal.”And that was kind of the end of the conversation with my parents. They never brought it up again. And what they did was so genius. Because I moved to L.A. So, when I got back from Tokyo, I realized I was not going to grad school; I was moving to Los Angeles because a lot of my friends moved here, and I was like, “I'm going to pursue writing and acting. And so I moved to L.A. My dad was so confused when I told him. It was like a couple of weeks before law school. I was enrolled in law school, and I was like, “Dad, I'm moving to L.A. tomorrow.”And he was like, “Huh?” He was so confused. And so I moved to L.A. and I had this group of friends that were brilliant in L.A. When I got here, I had this built-in group of friends because several of my friends from high school already lived here, and they all came from Brown and Princeton and moved with all their friends to the West Coast and to L.A. to work in Hollywood, in showbiz. My group of friends were so smart and funny and brilliant and ambitious. And they all were movers and shakers. All those people, guys, girls, straight, gay, the whole mix, the same people run this town now; they run Hollywood. So whatever you're watching on Netflix or whatever–[13:51] JMY: They're behind it.[13:52] Becket: And in fact, the Jeffrey Epstein whatever, Filthy Rich, was produced by one of my dear friends from back in that time. Anyway, so I had this great group of friends, I was out, and we all wanted to make it in Hollywood, which they were all—my friends were becoming huge stars or becoming huge directors or writers overnight. I mean, it was wild to see how quickly they became successful. Minnie Driver was a dear friend, and she did Good Will Hunting with Matt Damon. Suddenly, she was a movie star, and this was happening to all of my friends. Like Mariska Hargitay was Jayne Mansfield's daughter, but nobody really knew her, but then she got—I drove her to her audition for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and she's still on the show twenty-three years later. She's made a fortune on that show. Well, I won't tell that part about Mariska, but we're still friends.But this was happening to all of my friends. We all wanted to make it in Hollywood; we all wanted to find true love, and I cycled through five serious, serious boyfriends over the years in L.A., live-in boyfriends. And then we all wanted to have extraordinary experiences, which we were doing in spades because my friends were all in the business. And the guy I just talked about was Diane Keaton's producing partner. So we were always invited to everything—the Grammys the Oscars, the Emmys, the Golden Globes, the afterparties, to movie premiers every week. I was kind of in the mix.I met everyone in this town, literally everyone. I mean, name the person. I had dinner with Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep and many, many other people. Hung out at Drew Barrymore's, went to Prince's house where he performed a concert in his backyard for three hours, hung out with Paris Hilton at her house, and went to her wedding engagement. For years, this was my life.And then I was successful a little bit, and I acted. I was successful at commercial acting, and I did a couple of indie films, one was at Sundance, and that wasn't really taking off. The writing was difficult. I sold a couple of projects that didn't make it to series, so then I ended up becoming a production designer in the fashion world. I just fell into it with The New York Times Magazine because my friend was the editor for it. And so that became my career, doing fashion shoots, these super-high-end fashion shoots. And I did that for a very long time, probably twenty years, seventeen years, I'm not sure.And so after the years of all of this and years of going to all of these fun things and experiencing all these things, I just started to feel the law of diminishing returns and I just felt like, What is this all about? I can't keep going to these dinner parties and going to these events. And it all came to a head at Paris Fashion Week in March of 2009. I used to go to Fashion Week in New York and Paris and that particular week I had gone to a bunch of the runway shows and a lot of them had afterparties, and I was at this one afterparty in this club called Regine, in the middle of Paris, a legendary place. The owner just died recently. But I was there, and everyone from the fashion world was there.I was sitting with Rachel Zoe, who's a fashion girl and has a TV show, and her husband, Roger, and I just remember drinking champagne and looking out over the crowd, and everyone was dancing and having the best time of their life, and I just felt such an overwhelming sense of emptiness. I was like, whoa, where did that come from? So, I ghosted the party and went back to the apartment I'd rented in [unintelligible] and I was up all night in a panic about my future. I was like, what am I going to do for the rest of my life? This isn't satisfying me anymore. I can't just keep going to parties and fabulous things and traveling the world. Yeah, it was fun for a long time, but it's not doing it for me anymore. And I knew that Christianity was not an option because I was gay, so I can't pursue that, so what am I going to do? So I was very, very troubled.[20:07] JMY: Can I ask, did that thought enter your mind, the pursuit of faith? Was that a cognizant thought or was that just sort of part of the narrative? Did you sit there and take an account and think perhaps ...?[20:26] Becket: Well, no. I knew that from my entire life.[20:31] JMY: It was always there as a separation.[20:33] Becket: God's not an option for me. And by that time in my life I was a practical atheist. All of my friends were atheists (they still are, most of them, my old friends). And I just, by that time in my life, I really just believed or felt like the Bible was an ancient myth, like any other ancient myth. God was not real. It was weird. It was a weird kind of disconnect because I believed my family's faith was real, which was interesting. So when I would go home to Dallas, it was weird. They would talk about their faith, they would pray, and I could sense that it was real, but I just felt like it could never be something for me because—[21:21 JMY: It's like a compartmentalization, right? This works for you; that won't work for me. Interesting.[21:28] Becket: And so six months later in L.A. I was at a coffee shop with my best friend, who still is gay, although we're not nearly as close, in fact, we barely see each other, if ever, because of this. But I was with my best friend, and we were chatting, hanging out at our favorite coffee shop in Silverlake, and we looked over, and there was a group of young people with Bibles on the table. There were five physical Bibles on the table, which is a shocking sight to see in L.A. But not only L.A. but Silverlake, which is a super progressive part of L.A.We were stunned because my friend was an atheist as well. He was culturally Jewish, a secular Jew from New York, and it was just like we were shocked. But I was intrigued because of that night in Paris six months before. I was kind of intrigued about what this Christian thing was, and I wanted to explore it.So my friend said, “Talk to them. See what they're doing.”And I was like, “No, I don't want to talk to them!”And anyway, I ended up turning to them, and I always say this, it's like a Christian's fantasy come true when a gay atheist turns to you and says, “Tell me all about Christianity.” And so we got into this conversation for like an hour or two. It was a long conversation. And I said, “What is your faith? Like what do you believe? I don't remember. Just tell me what you believe.”And they were very competent with the Scriptures, and they knew what the Gospel was and were very knowledgeable. And they said they went to a church in Hollywood called Reality L.A., an evangelical church. And with my friends back in the day, evangelicals were the enemy. They were somewhere to the right of Atilla the Hun. But it didn't bother me. So I, of course, get to the question and I ask them, “What does your church believe about homosexuality?”And I kind of expected this answer, so it wasn't shocking. They said, “Well, we believe it's a sin.” Of course, that was 2009. Now, who knows what people will say.[24:27] JMY: It's a grab bag now.[24:29] Becket: I wasn't surprised by their response, but I was surprised by mine because I just kind of accepted that, and I didn't protest. And it's because of that night in Paris. I was open to hearing something different. I was just open at that point. God, obviously, was working with me.So they invited me to their church the following Sunday and I said, “I don't know. Just give me the address and I'll think about it.”So I had a whole week to think about it. And it was kind of a big deal because if any of my other friends, all my other atheist, Hollywood friends, found out that I'd gone to an evangelical church, it would have been super embarrassing, and they would have thought I was crazy. So I was debating all week: Should I do this? What if nothing happens? What if it's just fake and what if it's not real?But that following Sunday I woke up and I just was like, I'm going to do this. And I got in my car, drove to this high school auditorium where it meets on Sunset Boulevard, and I walked in. Before I walked in, I put the idea of homosexuality as my identity in this imaginary white box and put it on an imaginary shelf before I walked in. It was kind of weird. I don't know how that happened.And then I heard the worship music, which kind of freaked me out a little bit a first because I was like, Oh my gosh, Christian music, because I just saw this True Blood episode where (it was an HBO show that was disgusting, but anyway they satirized evangelical Christian worship music. And so I was like, Oh, this is weird.[26:38] JMY: That's not hard to do.[26:39] Becket: Yeah, exactly. But then it was actually nice, the music's nice. And I sat down by myself, I found a seat by myself, and the pastor came out and started preaching on Romans chapter 7 for an hour, and that's when everything started happening. Everything he was saying, every word he was saying, every sentence he was saying was resonating as truth in my mind and my heart and I didn't know why. I was literally on the edge of my seat, totally riveted to the sermon and to him, his speaking. And I was just like, What? This is true. What is he saying? I remember thinking, “This is the Gospel? This is good news!”And then after the sermon there were people on the sides of the auditorium on the prayer ministry that you could go get prayed with, and after his sermon there's another thirty minutes of worship time. So I walked over to this guy, which I reluctantly walked over to this guy on the side because, again, I was embarrassed to do this because I knew the people who had invited me there were probably watching me. And so I walked over to this guy and I said, “Hey, I don't know what I believe, but I'm here.” And he said, “Okay, let me pray for you.”And he prayed for me, and it was so loving and caring, and I was like, How does this random straight dude care about me so much?[28:14] JMY: Right.[28:16] Becket: Anyway, I went back to my seat and everyone else in the auditorium (there were a thousand people in the auditorium) everyone else was standing and singing and worshiping. And I sat down because I was just so overwhelmed by the sermon, by the music, by the prayer, and as soon as I sat down, the Holy Spirit just flooded me. I mean, it was like a Road to Damascus moment. God revealed Himself to me in the most powerful way. It was like God said, in my mind, God said, “I'm God. Jesus is my Son. Heaven is real, hell is real, the Bible is true. Welcome to my kingdom.”And I just burst into tears. I was doubled over, heaving and crying and crying for twenty-five minutes. And it was the most cathartic cry I've ever had. Everything came out. I was crying over the conviction of sin, but also the joy of meeting the king of the universe, Jesus Christ. And then I got home after the service. I don't really know how I made it home because I was such a wreck, and I got into bed to take a nap. And again, God did it again. God was like, “Here, here's some more Bible.”And I just, again, I just immediately, it was so real. It was like God's presence was right—it was there. And I burst into tears again and I was bawling in my bedroom, jumped out of my bed and was like, “God, you have my whole life, I'm yours. I'm done.”In that moment I knew that homosexual behavior was a sin. I knew that it was wrong. I knew that dating guys was not my identity anymore and I knew that dating guys was not a part of my future. But I didn't care at all, because I had just met Jesus. And I'm like, I'm going with that guy, forget those guys.And that was September 20, 2009, and I've never looked back. And I've never felt like life is unfair. Because I'm single and chaste, and I've never felt like life is unfair for me or like I'm being cheated out of something. I just feel like I can't believe that God had mercy on me and I'm in the Kingdom of God. And I have, by the way, eternal life, which is cool to have. So yeah, that's the story.[31:09] JMY: Oh, it's such a wonderful story, just even the way you give us the snapshots of those moments of what you thought you knew what you wanted and you know now the Spirit was preparing you and doing the work of tilling the soil of your heart to culminate in that moment. But as we know, that's not the end of the story. Your story continues on. And so I wonder if we could just talk a little bit about your family, how your family interacted with you. So a number of our listeners will be people who have family members, friends who are near to them who are living this lifestyle and they don't know what to do, they don't know what to say. Do I say a lot? Do I say a little? Do I say nothing? Where do I go?And I know some of that will be kind of case by case, but I think it will be helpful to hear what was it that the interactions of your friends and family who were believers? How did they sort of walk this out with you?[32:35] Becket: Yeah. My family ... Well, first of all, you know, because I moved to L.A. I was very disconnected from my family. But my parents, I was very close with my mother. We talked on the phone all the time. She came out and visited many times. My family was just kind of very hands-off because there was really nothing they could do. I was an adult, I lived in L.A. What would they do, come hunt me down and drive me to church?My parents were just brilliant. I just loved how they responded to and dealt with it. Because I did this episode on my show where I recently discovered a typed prayer that my mother did. My sister-in-law sent me a text, saying, “Hey, I just found this prayer that your mother typed to God basically, and I found it in an old box from some of your mother's things.” And she sent me this prayer. And that's what my parents did. They just loved me and prayed for me.My mother and this prayer are amazing; it's like twenty-four points. And the first point, because my mother knew, I guess, which was shocking to me, she just knew instinctively that she wasn't going to convince me not to be gay. So, she went straight to the throne room of the grace of God. She knew it was a spiritual battle. I wish I had the prayer with me right now. She said, “In the all-powerful name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we come against the enemy with the sword of the Spirit, the Word of God.”And when I read this prayer recently when I got it, I was stunned because my mother was praying for me all this time, but she never told me. Because if she had told me, “Hey Becket, I'm praying for you,” it would have been a disaster because I would have been like, “Why are you praying for me? I don't need prayer. This is who I am. Stop praying.” It would have upset me, so she never said that. My dad never said that.My sister-in-law, who is in my book, Kim, the way she dealt with it was brilliant, too, because whenever I would go to Dallas for the holidays, she would call me. She's an evangelical Christian, and I knew where she stood on this issue, too, but she would call me all the time, which I was kind of like, Why is Kim calling me? Why does she want to hang out with me? She knows I'm gay and she's a super-conservative Christian. She would call me and invite me to coffee, and we would hang out. And I would talk about my boyfriends, she would talk about God and what was going on in her life, and she never once pulled out the Bible and said, “Hey Becket, you know in Leviticus 18 …” She never, ever once did that. She just loved me.And then she prayed, unbeknownst to me, she was praying this verse over me for twenty years. In Acts 26:18, when Paul is in front of King Agrippa, and he's talking about how God sent him to preach to the Gentiles, he says, “to open their eyes so that they may be turned from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God. That they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those sanctified by faith in Me.”So she was praying for me, my family members were praying for me, I get the impulse for parents, family members, friends, the immediate impulse is “I want to fix this. I want to fix the problem.” That rarely, if ever, works. However, there is an exception, a caveat I'll get to. But the best thing you can do is just be diligent in prayer and go straight to God. Because it has to be a supernatural thing. The Holy Spirit has to convict a person. There's no other way. Otherwise, it's just behavior modification.[37:31] JMY: Praise the Lord. Praise God that it's His work and not ours because we'd screw it all up.[37:37] Becket: Yeah, exactly. However, because of this new sort of generation of social contagion of LGBTQ+, you know, Brown University 40 percent of the student body—this just makes me laugh—40 percent of the student body identifies as LGBTQ. I mean, that is laughable. When I was in college, it was about 1 percent.[38:05] JMY: Now everyone is.[38:06] Becket: Yeah, now it's super popular. So I came out as gay at the wrong time, and now I came out as Christian at the wrong time. [unintelligible]. But anyway, so with that aspect of it, when you're a teenager just suddenly claims, “I'm LGBTQ,” or “I'm pansexual,” or “I'm nonbinary,” “I'm queer,” I think in those cases there should be, there could be some pushback from the parents in terms of saying, “Look …” Because this happened with me with a young woman, a teenage girl who came up to me at a conference and said, “I'm pansexual and nonbinary.”And I said, “Why? Why are you?” She didn't have an answer for me, and I said, “Are you that way because you want attention, popularity, street cred? Why do you think you're... because when I was your age, there was no such thing, so why do you think you're this way?”And she just started welling up with tears, and she needed, I just sensed in that moment she needed to be pushed back on. And later that day she ended up breaking down, getting prayed for my somebody, and she came to Christ.[39:39] JMY: It was a crisis moment for her, not a … it had not become a true identity where she had been encapsulated in something. She seemed confused more than anything. I mean, obviously, you could make that argument for anyone.[39:55] Becket: Yeah, this young teenage boy was like, “Oh, and I'm asexual.” And I was like, “You haven't even gone through puberty yet.”So yeah, I do think that when it is this kind of contagion aspect, I've done episodes on this, and I talk about this. You can trace exactly how we got to where we are in the culture from obviously from if you've read Carl Truman, you can go back to Jean-Jacques Rousseau, but even going back to the sexual revolution in the Sixties or the gay movement that started in 1969 at the Stonewall Inn, you can trace so clearly how we've become indoctrinated into believing the lies of the world. And it's just so obvious to me, and it's like, just the TV shows, Will & Grace and Queer Eye for the Straight Guy and Brokeback Mountain and all these gay-themed shows and movies were so powerful in the culture, and it changed so many people's minds on this issue.Of course, I was thrilled at the time. When I was living that life, I was thrilled. I was friends with Sean Hayes on Will & Grace, and I was friends with many of the people who created these shows.[41:33] JMY: They were changing the narrative.[41:34] Becket: Yeah. And it was like Madsen and Kirk, the book After the Ball, they published. These two Harvard guys, graduates, published a book called After the Ball, and I wish I had it right here. Where's my copy? Anyway, the book was published in 1989, and basically, it was about how to normalize homosexuality in America. It was the subtitle of the book. And everything in that book has come true. Everything they said in that book has come true. Basically, it was like talking about homosexuality until it was thoroughly tiresome. That was one of their points. Another one of their points was to make heterosexuals feel like you are a victim, and they'll come to your side and to your aid.And so all these things have come to pass, and that's why, even in the church, people are falling for this and caving to it, caving to the culture and buying this lie. And again, I challenge people to, okay, would you be … would you be thinking this way fifty years ago? Would you be thinking this way a hundred years ago? So obviously, the culture—[43:16] JMY: Not critically thinking.[43:117] Becket: Obviously, like the culture has influenced you. Because some of my friends, some of my high school—I say this all the time—in my high school, everyone believed it was a sin, it was wrong, in the girls' school, in the boys' school. Now some of those same people are like allies, LGBTQ allies, and it's like, gee, I wonder what's happened over the last thirty years? Maybe it's the power of persuasion from movies and TV, which I get. It is very powerful.And so yeah, that's why I think with some cases, in some cases it is good to say, “Hey, why don't we walk through the last fifty years and see how it has shaped what we believe?” And so that can be helpful, too.[44:17] JMY: You're uniquely gifted, coming out of that world and into the Christian world, to have a voice to the church. We even laughed about the fact that some churches wouldn't even have you to come and speak because you're kind of against them.What are the things that you're putting in front of churches and trying to coach them through or equip them with? How do we deal with the culture? How do we deal with our young people who are falling into it or our children who maybe are saying and asking these questions? It sounds like there's a level of asking good questions and pushing back, as you've just given us examples. But what are some ways you're helping the church navigate all this?[45:27] Becket: There are so many different ways. But like Jesus was the master at balancing grace and truth publicly. I read through all four Gospels, not often, in one sitting, and I just watch what Jesus does and how He interacts with tax collectors, prostitutes, and sinners. And at the woman at the well, first of all, He's talking to a Samaritan woman, which is crazy for a Jewish man to do, and He's so loving and kind to her. And she, you know, He's like, “Oh, go get your husband.” And she's like, “Oh, I don't have a husband.” And He's like, “Yeah, you were married five times.”[46:17] JMY: “The one you're with now isn't your husband.”[46:19] Becket: “And the one you're with now isn't your husband.” So Jesus doesn't compromise the truth, but He also is super gracious and grace-full. That's what I see in the church is I see this happen all the time where parents when their kids come out, they love their kids—and I get it—like they love their kids so much that they suddenly change their theology and become [Overlapping voices] in their theology. And it's like, no, that's not the answer, because if my parents had affirmed and said, “Oh, Becket, you're fine,” I would not have respected them, number one.And my family when I got saved, the first people I contacted were my family because they never lied to me. I talk about this in my book, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; they refused to compromise God's Word by one iota. And they knew that they were going to go into a fiery furnace. They were not willing to compromise God's Word. And so that's my main thrust to the church is don't ever give up your convictions on this issue, but love your neighbor, your child as generously as you can, love them, love them. And the real key is to pray for them.The worst thing you can do is affirm them and say, “Oh, I don't think it's a sin anymore,” because that is leading them down a path of eternal destruction. That is the meanest, cruelest thing you can ever do to a child or anyone is say that to them. And so that's partly what I try to convey to churches. Also, I try to, sometimes, talk about what I go through; I spend a very long time going through every turning point in the history of the gay movement and how it has affected the culture and affected us.[48:48] JMY: I mean, just quickly if you've given that talk enough times, what kind of the high points of that? If you had to kind of—maybe you haven't prepped for that, but if you could just hit a couple of those high points for us.[49:02] Becket: The first high point was the Stonewall Inn in 1969, when police raided it. Because it was illegal to be gay in 1969 in the country. And so police raided the Stonewall Inn, which was a gay bar in the West Village in New York, and then there were riots, like three nights after that there were three nights of riots. That was June 28th. That's why Pride Month is in June. It used to be just one day, but now it's a whole month. Pretty soon it'll be all year, but that's a whole thing.[49:39] JMY: Perpetuity.[49:40] Becket: Yeah. And so that was a huge turning point because the year following, San Francisco, L.A., New York, I think Chicago had gay pride marches. That's when the pride marches started. They used to be called marches and now they're parades.[49:59] JMY: Like a protest.[50:00] Becket: Exactly, and that was a huge turning point of the gay movement. Then the AIDS crisis was a huge turning point because that's when the culture, right or wrong, the culture started to see gay men as victims, and so that was a huge, huge turning point. And there were so many movies, like Philadelphia, with Tom Hanks in that, and there were so many movies about that issue. And, interestingly, AIDS was something that propelled the gay movement forward. You would think it would do the reverse, but it propelled it forward. And so that was a big deal.And then in the Nineties—I mean, I'm skipping ahead of a bunch of stuff—but the Nineties, Will & Grace, Ellen, the sitcom with Ellen DeGeneres, she came out as a lesbian on the show, her character came out as a lesbian. And Will & Grace, it's like these guys are hilarious. I mean, what could be wrong with this? So—[51:22] JMY: Yeah, they're approachable,[51:23] Becket: They're cool. What could be wrong with this? And then a significant turning point was—oh, and then Sex and the City was a big deal in the Nineties. There was a gay character on that show. And Sex and the City was created by Darren Starr. I know Darren. And a lot of the writers on the show, the showrunner, is gay. Anyway, so what was interesting about Sex and the City is there were a lot of gay male writers on that show, and they were turning these women into gay men. The way these women had one-night stands and all this stuff. My friends and I would joke about it, like these are gay guys but in women's bodies. This is crazy. It's hilarious. So that show was a big game-changer.And then Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, that was major because that was the first time—I remember when that came out in 2003, I think, and it was five gay guys giving clueless straight guys makeovers. And that's when not only women and gay guys were watching, but that's when straight guys started watching because their girlfriends were like, “Oh my gosh, honey, you've got to watch this show; it's brilliant!”I remember telling a good friend of mine at the time, “This is going to change everything. This show is going to change everything.” And it did.And then you can skip to the, I mean, there were a lot of things, but you can skip to the legalization of gay marriage in 2015.[53:18] JMY: Yeah, Obergfell, sure.[53:19] Becket: That, of course, that's where we are now. And then now, of course, every city—So I lived right next to Beverly Hills, and Beverly Hills is very conservative because it's mostly Persian Jews who live in Beverly Hills. They're a very conservative group of people. They are very family oriented. And I was riding my bike the other day, and there was a pride flag painted on the sidewalk, in the middle of the street, an intersection, a pride, yeah, just like a pride thing. And I was shocked because I was like, wow, that's interesting that Beverly Hills would do this, because I know the mayor is conservative.But what I subsequently found out is that just like corporations have these rating systems where you have to be [Overlapping voices] you support—[54:24] JMY: Cities have them as well. Wow.[54:25] Becket: They get rated by I think it's the Human Rights Campaign, HRC. They get rated, so Beverly Hills doesn't want to lose tourism, so they will go along with it and put a pride flag on the street. And so now it's so ubiquitous, and I don't even know it at this point. I don't even know at this point how an unbeliever, or even some believers, can even believe that homosexual behavior is still a sin after all that's going on in the culture now. It's a rare thing, even for Christians now, to believe that it's still a sin.[55:15] JMY: it's almost like going back to first-century Christianity, where we're just so countercultural and so bizarre. How could you think there's only one God in Rome? And it's like we have all this plethora of gods? It is a sense of returning to thinking you're so backward and all this sort of thing.But the Lord's in control, and He knows what He's doing, and He's raised individuals such as yourself, and as we mentioned before, Rosaria and others, who are helping the church think critically and think helpfully and equipping and we're so grateful for the work that the Lord's doing in you. And so I want to say, Becket Cook, I'm so grateful for our time together and pray the Lord would bless your ministry.[56:24] Becket: Thank you, Jonathan. I appreciate it. And I'm really looking forward to coming to Atlanta and meeting you guys in person.[56:33] JMY: Absolutely.
I always say, start ‘scappy' and edit as you grow. This is actually the story of Jackie Damelian, founder of Jackie Mack Designs. She started her business from her kitchen table and now she is stocked in major stores like Bloomingdale's. Jackie joins us on The Essential Shift podcast to share her journey from the spark of inspiration that started Jackie Mack Designs, through the personal challenges she faced, to the remarkable growth and ethical practices that define her brand today. Join us for insights on resilience, intuition, and the power of a supportive community. If you LOVED the episode, make sure you share this on your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift and @jackie_damelian. ✨BUILD THE BUSINESS OF YOUR DREAMS…GET THE D.R.E.A.M.S Guide - CLICK HERE ✨ KEY EPISODE TAKEAWAYS How to build resilience in business The power of a community when running a business The strategies for building successful partnerships SHOW RESOURCES CHECK out Jackie's website - HERE FOLLOW Jackie on Instagram - HERE Follow Jackie Mack Designs - HERE GET your copy of Light It - HERE Join our female entrepreneur community in The Circle Membership - HERE FOLLOW me on INSTAGRAM - HERE Find out more about how to WORK WITH ME - HERE If you like this episode, don't forget to share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift. ABOUT THE GUEST Born in Spain to Scottish and Bolivian parents and raised in Colombia, Jackie Damelian moved from the vibrant city of Miami, Florida, to Sydney, Australia, where she has lived ever since. She is a BComm graduate from Macquarie University, with two decades of marketing experience and a strong entrepreneurial drive. Jackie's recent achievements with Jackie Mack Designs showcase her vision and dedication. She has established key B2B retail partnerships with major US retailers such as Bloomingdale's, Anthropologie, Free People, Local Eclectic, Fashion Pass, and Curateur by Rachel Zoe. These collaborations have significantly expanded the brand's reach and inspired further ambitions. Closer to home, Jackie Mack Designs is available through Australian and New Zealand retailers, including The Iconic and Smith & Caughey's. Jackie has an unwavering commitment to excellence and enjoys connecting with people who think big, maintain a positive attitude, and possess a growth mindset. Her travels and passion for accessible luxury led her to launch Jackie Mack Designs in 2018. Life's challenges have shaped her resilience and determination, helping her develop a mindset of perseverance. Jackie has created an eponymous brand that reflects her values of authenticity and quality. Jackie Mack Designs is committed to sustainability and ethical practices across the supply chain, offering timeless, accessible luxury through elegant pieces. Bless it be. With love, Laetitia!
@BrandsByBravo and comedian @TheSueFunke rewatched The Rachel Zoe Project, s3 e1. Join them for a flashback to the early aughts of fashion and fallout of Taylor and Rachel Zoe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Andrea Lavinthal is the Beauty and Style Director for “People Magazine,” so when it comes to things like body hair, TikTok trends, and “age-appropriate” fashion, you know she has opinions. She joins this week's Poppin' Off to discuss celeb beauty hacks like natural lip plumping, the viral sunburn makeup trend, ketchup couture, and much more. Plus, Andrea gives her favorite drugstore beauty buys!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Rachel Zoe is a fashion mogul, celebrity stylist, CEO, and host of the podcast “Climbing in Heels.” She dishes about her decades of making fashion approachable, building her brand while staying on top of her game, and just being a nice person. Danielle and Simone react to the news that “The Morning Show” will delay season 4 until after this year's election — and compare their own newsroom experience to the show. Plus, beauty tips from Ava Phillippe, the daughter of Reese Witherspoon!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
timestamps: hair care struggles (2:00) what we watched last night (9:37) bravolebrity updates (17:33) TOT [taylor off tour] (27:14) kb & tanner delves into a range of topics, starting with our personal hair care struggles and sharing useful tips for deep conditioning treatments and trendy haircut ideas like the Rachel Zoe-inspired fringe bangs. Then, we dish out the latest gossip from the world of reality TV, discussing shocking divorce news on rhom and offering our candid thoughts on various housewives franchises as we gear up for tonight's episode of vanderpump rules. finally, we turn our attention to the music scene, decoding taylor swift's mysterious album hints and speculating about connections to her past work. join us as we navigate through these diverse topics and share our plans for upcoming hair appointments and eagerly awaiting TTPD! THANK U FOR RATING & REVIEWING!! make sure to follow us on instagram & tiktok and don't forget to follow our youtube channel where we go live every weekday!
Listen on Patreon: www.patreon.com/cantnotpodcast In conversation with Macy Eleni of Youtube and TikTok's Blazed and Glazed on growing up in Ohio, her thrifting journey, being a fashion outsider, Rachel Zoe and LA style, combating fast fashion influencing, big fashion companies trying to embrace second hand, vlogging, her personal style, thrifting for spring, the future of vintage and so much more!!! Follow Macy Eleni on instagam @macyeleni and on youtube and tiktok @blazedandglazed Follow me on Instagram for a live curation of vintage sellers @cant__not
Rivky sits down with Rachie Shnay, a proudly Jewish jewelry designer, to talk about her brand and mission. Rachie shares why it was important to her to have Jewish theme jewelry in her collection from the outset, her special connection to holocaust survivors and how her pieces got in the hands of celebrities. Rachie Shnay was born and raised in NYC. After making a few shifts in her career path, she started her fine jewelry business ‘Rachie Shnay' in 2019 and has quickly built a massive following around her world renowned, “Mazel Collection.” Thousands of women internationally form her “Mazel Club,” wearing her pieces with Jewish pride including Gal Gadot, Rachel Zoe, Amy Schumer, Julianna Margolies, Debra Messing, Lizzy Savetsky, Noa Tishby, Emmy Rossum, Selma Blair, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Miss Universe and so many more! As a grandchild of four Holocaust survivors, Rachie has always been extremely passionate about spreading Holocaust education and awareness and inspiring others about the beauty of Judaism. She is a co-founder of, ‘The Healer's Collection,' a fashion accessory and wellness brand and continues to grow in new entrepreneurial ventures. She is all about spreading positivity and light and feels very lucky that through her business platform she has been able to create a network of women who are excited to embrace their Jewish identities in the most sparkly of ways and be their proudest and most fulfilled selves. Rachieshnay.com @rachieshnay Click here to preorder The Gathered Chain Dress Click here to see the Impact Fashion collection of dresses. Click here to get an Impact Fashion Gift Card Click here to get the Am Yisrael Chai crewneck. Click here to join the Impact Fashion Whatsapp Status
Rick & Kelly share more highlights of their super fun weekend in Aspen and their journey back, including stops in Georgetown & Vail and a surprisingly fun experience at Denver International Airport, plus celebrity sightings including the Rachel Zoe story, haters hating and a King in trouble IN THE NEWS! #vail #denver #denverinternational #rachelzoe #seanpayton #winkelvosstwins #attitude #aspen #ajax #mountainclub #caribouclub #altitude #dinner #show #fans #skiing #snowstorm #frends #adventure #goodtimes #podcast #iyliawine #soullife Rick & Kelly are also excited to share their exclusive new partnership with SoulLife mineral supplements! https://soullife.com/rickandkelly SoulLife provides the essential minerals sorely lacking in today's foods, because overfarming has stripped nutrients from the soil. If the nutrients aren't in the soil, they won't be in the fruits and vegetables grown there. In fact, levels of minerals, vitamins and nutrients have been plunging in our foods for decades. The founders of SoulLife, alarmed by the spread of disease and illness, discovered the relationship between modern farming and the lack of proper nutrients in today's foods contributing to the pervasiveness of poor health. The SoulLife secret for wellness represents decades in the making. Derived from years of researching, exploring, questioning, and testing, examining the science of minerals and nutrients, from the earliest findings to today's most contemporary research, stripping away fact from fiction, finding what would actually help people get healthier. https://soullife.com/rickandkelly Get started on SoulLife & get the minerals you need! #soullife #minerals #daily #supplements #healthy #nutrients #healthierliving #exclusive #special #amazon #jefflewis #nenelekes #jillzarin ##bobbi #gobobbi #standwithbobbi #weed #smoke #ganja #rollitup #twistone #high #dope #pot #pothead #chronic #haters #housewives #bravo #fun JOIN RICK & KELLY'S SWITCH TEAM! Register here: https://www.switchaway.com/rickandkelly Get your Daily Smash and Rick & Kelly Show hats & sweatshirts at a DISCOUNTED PRICE FOR THE HOLIDAYS at: https://www.rickkellyshow.com Get your autographed copy of Rick's book "CHASING CATASTROPHE", also at https://www.rickkellyshow.com GET YOUR SHINESTY BALL HAMMOCK & BOOTY BLISS UNDIES at 15% OFF using the discount code RICK&KELLY15 at: https://www.shinesty.com Get your Rick & Kelly discount on SoulLife supplements at: https://soullife.com/rickandkelly
Intro, a Cameo-like app, offers anyone 15 minute meetings with popular CEOs and entrepreneurs. The catch? You guessed it: thousands of dollars. You can now talk to Andrew Wilkinson or Rachel Zoe and get some advice on starting your own business, etc, but is it really worth the price tag? Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Ben Berkley, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don't forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues). “The Hustle Daily Show” is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.
She's iconic. And today Rachel Zoe is showing upon on #CattSadlerNow in a way you've never heard her before! The fashion legend and mega-successful entrepreneur is talking about religion, activism, aging, and more. She and Catt talk about the heaviness in the world and Rachel's take on it all. She also weighs in on women and FACELIFTS and what aging gracefully actually means! And then they transition to the holidays to have some fun. Rachel's advising us on gift-giving and getting holiday party FABULOUS, plus she explains why she won't put up a Christmas tree and why her holiday lights NEVER COME DOWN! Make sure to stay for the entire conversation as the girls go DEEP and you're sure to be wildly entertained. For all of your holiday shopping and to make sure you're staying extra hydrated this season, take advantage of these generous offers from our sponsors: LMNT Electrolytes – drinkLMNT.com/CATT to receive 8 sample packs with any purchase. WILDGRAIN subscription of pastas, pastries, breads and more – wildgrain.com/CATT for $30 off your first box. ADDYI – addyi.com - use code CATT for $10 off your telemedicine appointment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You asked, she answers. Catt discusses the state of her face six months post-surgery. Is she happy? Any regrets? What's bugging her? Are the scars healing? Would she do it again? What would she do differently? She gets right to it in this bite-sized mini episode. Our sponsors are giving major discounts - make sure to take advantage! COZY EARTH - cozyearth.com/CATT for 30% off site-wide. YOU CAN BEAM - youcanbeam.com use code CATT for 10% off. ADDYI - addyi.com use code CATT for $10 telemedicine appointment. See you on Tuesday when Catt gets super deep with the legendary RACHEL ZOE on aging, religion, and the holidays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Have you ever heard of or met someone who has received a Cease and Desist from both Bethenny Frankel and Rachel Zoe, who has regular lunches as Kathy Griffin's Hollywood Hills estate and who loves Bravo as much as we do here Behind The Rope? We have and today that person is here with us. Meredith Lynch steps back Behind The Rope. Meredith is here to chat about her ups and downs with both Bethenny and Rachel, friendship with Kathy, and going that extra mile to expose all the scams, wrongdoings and fishy biz in the Bravo and entertainment world which helped make her a viral social media sensation. Speaking of Bravo, we break down RHOP, chat the current season of RHOBH, deep dive the RHONY reboot and likelihood Jenna Lyons will return, analyze Andy Cohen's favorite housewives, chit chat a great epic return to form RHOSLC season and discuss when Vanderpump Rules can live up to the hype of the Scandoval aftermath when it returns in January. Part II starts now! @meredithmlynch @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: PHILO - www.philo.tv (Use Promo Code Velvet To Get 50% Off Your First Month on The Easiest, Hassle Free Way To Watch TV) OAK ESSENTIALS - oakessentials.com/VELVET (Get 15% Off The Best Skincare Products With Code VELVET) UNCOMMON GOODS - uncommon goods.com/VELVET (15% Off This Holiday Season The Most Remarkable & Unique Gifts For Everyone On Your List) LIFEMD - lifemd.com/VELVET (Visit lifemd.com/VELVET To Start Your Weight Loss Journey Today) BUBLY - bubly.com (Crack a Smile with The Best Sparkling Water - No Calories, No Sweeteners. The Sparkling Water of “Reality TV”) ONESKIN - oneskin.co (Get 15% Off With the Code VELVET This Skincare Which Targets The Root Causes of Aging) RAKUTEN - rakuten.com (Members Earn Cash Back On Everything They Buy Through Rakuten or The Rakuten App) EARNIN - Download The EarnIn App Today (In Google Play or Apple App Store and Type in “Velvet Rope” When You Sign Up To Get Access To The Cash You Have Earned Today!) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Have you ever heard of or met someone who has received a Cease and Desist from both Bethenny Frankel and Rachel Zoe, who has regular lunches as Kathy Griffin's Hollywood Hills estate and who loves Bravo as much as we do here Behind The Rope? We have and today that person is here with us. Meredith Lynch steps Behind The Rope. Meredith is here to chat about her ups and downs with both Bethenny and Rachel, friendship with Kathy, and going that extra mile to expose all the scams, wrongdoings and fishy biz in the Bravo and entertainment world which helped make her a viral social media sensation. Speaking of Bravo, we break down RHOP, chat the current season of RHOBH, deep dive the RHONY reboot and likelihood Jenna Lyons will return, analyze Andy Cohen's favorite housewives, chit chat a great epic return to form RHOSLC season and discuss when Vanderpump Rules can live up to the hype of the Scandoval aftermath when it returns in January. @meredithmlynch @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: PHILO - www.philo.tv (Use Promo Code Velvet To Get 50% Off Your First Month on The Easiest, Hassle Free Way To Watch TV) OAK ESSENTIALS - oakessentials.com/VELVET (Get 15% Off The Best Skincare Products With Code VELVET) UNCOMMON GOODS - uncommon goods.com/VELVET (15% Off This Holiday Season The Most Remarkable & Unique Gifts For Everyone On Your List) LIFEMD - lifemd.com/VELVET (Visit lifemd.com/VELVET To Start Your Weight Loss Journey Today) BUBLY - bubly.com (Crack a Smile with The Best Sparkling Water - No Calories, No Sweeteners. The Sparkling Water of “Reality TV”) ONESKIN - oneskin.co (Get 15% Off With the Code VELVET This Skincare Which Targets The Root Causes of Aging) RAKUTEN - rakuten.com (Members Earn Cash Back On Everything They Buy Through Rakuten or The Rakuten App) EARNIN - Download The EarnIn App Today (In Google Play or Apple App Store and Type in “Velvet Rope” When You Sign Up To Get Access To The Cash You Have Earned Today!) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rachel rose to fame as Hollywood's most influential stylist, known for creating the “boho rocker chic” look inspired by the 60s and 70s. Working with A-listers like Lindsay Lohan, Kate Hudson, and Jennifer Lawrence, she became synonymous with everyday glamour. She thinks fragrance is the finishing touch to any outfit and draws on different types of women to bring the Rachel Zoe collection to life.In this episode, Rachel sits down with Heather Hyatt, who runs social media at Scentbird. She reveals her most memorable scents, answers questions about fashion and fragrance, and shares recommendations for holiday scenting and gifting.Highlights:• Rachel's newest fragrances: Invincible & Wild• What it's like to create fragrances• Memorable fragrances throughout life• The first fragrance Rachel ever wore• Rachel's favorite fragrance from her collection• What does it mean to be a Warrior woman?• Styling for the Warrior woman• The story behind the Rachel Zoe collection• How Rachel likes to wear fragrance• How to wear the collection day to day• What the Empowered woman smells like• Women's greatest asset• Being a mom of boys• Beyond Scent: Q&A with Rachel on Fragrance, Style, & Fashion• Why Rachel doesn't layer fragrances• Dos and don'ts for matching style to fragrance• Choosing your scent before leaving the house• Versatile wardrobe pieces every woman should own• Scenting your home for the holidays• Dos and don'ts for holiday gifting• Scent Connection: Milestones Edition• What Rachel's first date with her now husband smelled likeFeatured Fragrances:Warrior by Rachel ZoeEmpowered by Rachel ZoeFearless by Rachel ZoeInstinct by Rachel ZoeSoak in all of our audio and video content at https://podcast.scentbird.com.
People online love to breakdown pop culture, but nobody does it quite like today's guest, Meredith Lynch. Meredith became a Tik Tok star doing deep dives into questionable behavior by celebrities and beauty brands, so much so that she was served with two cease and desist letters. She exposed Rachel Zoe's subscription boxes, Bethenny Frankel's list of trademarks, and how private equity uses our data, and just wait until you hear what she's working on next! We got her hot takes on the PR strategies behind Mila and Ashton's apology and Russell Brand's latest video, how she got invited to Kathy Griffin's salon lunches and what Kanye's next move is. You are gonna love this one... take a listen! Follow Meredith on Instagram @MeredithMLynch Follow Meredith on TikTok @MeredithMLynch --- --- --- VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSOR! --- --- --- Kitsch Check Out MyKitsch.com/Understood Kitsch makes eco-friendly hair care and beauty accessories to care for your hair morning, noon & night. Shipping is free for orders $35+ plus 90 day free returns. --- --- --- Follow Rachel on Instagram! @RachelUchitelNYC Executive Producer: Alison Goodman Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a 5-star review! Do you have show ideas, media requests or sponsorship opportunities? Email the show at: infomissunderstoodpodcast@gmail.com Listen on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch every episode on YouTube! @missunderstoodpodcast Check out Rachel's Patreon: Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel Patreon
This episode of "Divorced Not Dead" features Caroline Stanbury in conversation with the remarkable fashion designer and businesswoman Rachel Zoe, renowned for her truly effortless style. Caroline provides us with an exclusive opportunity to delve into the essence of Rachel's identity – from her origins as a stylist to her current roles as a designer, podcast host, philanthropist, and multifaceted entrepreneur.Rachel shares profound insights about the world of fashion, highlighting the intriguing notion that trends can be polarizing. Instead, she emphasizes the importance of wearing clothes that resonate with your personal sense of self, cautioning against becoming 'fashion victims' by blindly adhering to fleeting trends, emphasizes that true style comes from dressing for oneself. Her guiding principle remains unwavering: authenticity is the key.They discuss the dynamic fashion scenes of Dubai and LA, and the shifting tides of time, highlighting that remaining true to one's essence is the ultimate recipe for looking and feeling exceptional.On a personal note, they reflect on the passage of time and the significance of selecting who to invest time in. The challenges and emotional intricacies of working with your partner also find their way into the conversation.Caroline's questions shine throughout the discussion, with a particularly poignant exploration into how Rachel and her husband have nurtured their enduring partnership despite the demands of their industry and their past business collaborations.Both Caroline and Rachel convey a resonating message of empowerment to women everywhere: self-reliance is paramount. In any circumstance, the ability to trust yourself and the believe in your capacity for accomplishment. Tune in for an episode brimming with wisdom, insights, and the shared journeys of two extraordinary women.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.At Westin Hotels, there's amenities aimed to help you move well, eat well, and sleep well, so you can keep your well-being close, while away. Find wellness on your next stay at Westin.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/DIVORCEDNOTDEAD today to get 10% off your first monthProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this episode of The Gist, Chris is joined by comedian Amy Phillips to talk about her incredible impressions of Rachel Zoe, our beloved Real Housewives, and how she became a staple on Andy Cohen's Radio Andy. The Drama, Darling podcast host shares her thoughts on the current seasons of Real Housewives of Orange County (RHOC), Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA), and the upcoming premiere of Real Housewives of New York (RHONY). Find out Amy's favorite show to recap, her most notable impressions, and what happened when Sutton Stracke confronted her at BravoCon. All that and more on the latest episode, so listen now! Listen! It's Vetrano: http://listenitsvetrano.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/CMVetrano Instagram: http://instagram.com/CMVetrano TikTok: http://tiktok.com/CMVetrano YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@listenitsvetranoFacebook: http://facebook.com/ListenItsVetrano Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode I have the pleasure of interviewing Meredith Lynch. Meredith is a tik tok star who is known for researching and discussing some of the more seemingly shady shit some of our favorite pop culture personalities engage in. Meredith is also known for receiving a cyst and deceased from Bethanny Frankel and from Rachel Zoe. Consistently you guys have requested an episode on cease and desists, and I wanted you to hear it all straight from someone who has been on the receiving end. This podcast discusses general information related to the law and lawyers. This podcast and this episode does not provide legal advice and is not a law firm. Although I go to great lengths to make sure all information is accurate and useful, sometimes misspeaks happen or the law changes. This podcast does not guarantee up to date information. This podcast generally discusses hypothetical situations and opinions. I encourage you to do your own research, and to consult a licensed attorney in your state if you want legal advice. No attorney-client or confidential relationship exists or will be formed by you listening to this podcast. SUPPORT AND LISTEN AD FREE https://plus.acast.com/s/allegedly-bravo-1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mandana Dayani is the Creator and Co-founder of I am a voter., a national, nonpartisan voting organization, and was most recently President of Archewell, the production, audio, and philanthropic company founded by Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex. In 2018, immediately upon witnessing the child separation policy at the border, Mandana brought together 20 incredible women around a table to launch I am a voter. Since launching, the organization has generated billions of media impressions and has partnered with hundreds of brands shaping culture across entertainment, fashion, beauty, tech, and sports, including the NBA, Disney, Bumble, Starbucks, NFL, H&M, and so much more.Mandana began her career as a corporate attorney at Paul Hastings. She then worked as a commercial talent agent before joining Rachel Zoe, Inc., where she led and launched the company's consumer products, media, and strategic investment businesses. After six years, Mandana switched her career again and joined Everything But The House as Chief Brand Officer, raising $84 million in venture capital. In our episode, Mandana shares how she's been able to have multiple career pivots and reinvent herself, moving from law to fashion and then to tech. We also talk about her childhood in Iran during a time of war and her drive to make a meaningful impact on the world. We also talk about the importance of setting boundaries, overcoming people-pleasing tendencies, trusting your intuition & how to build that muscle, and so much more. In this episode, we'll talk to Mandana about:* The advice Mandana received from her mentor, Shannon Watts, and how it impacted her. [02:31]* How her outsider's perspective has aided her in her career. [04:44]* Mandana's early childhood memories of Iran during the war and moving to the US. [05:41]* How her experience inspired her to start I am a voter. [07:08]* What sparked her mission to change the world. [09:35]* How she managed the expectations of fulfilling the American dream. [11:38]* Mandana's first big leap: moving from law to fashion. [17:58]* How she changed her story to facilitate her pivot. [22:47]* Mandana shares insight into her time working with Rachel Zoe [26:03]* The importance of using your voice and leaning into your passion. [28:42]* Overcoming people-pleasing tendencies and stepping into vulnerability. [29:09]* What led to the creation of I am a voter and how it was developed. [31:52]* Mandana's vision for the movement. [35:55]* What Mandana found to be so deeply rewarding about the project. [36:42]* Her fears in the early stages of creating I am a voter and how she overcame them. [37:35]* How she has ensured that I am a voter is an inclusive space. [40:02]* What she considers to be the proudest moments of her life. [43:59]* Mandana's advice for building the muscle of trusting your intuition. [46:54]This episode is brought to you by beeya: * Learn more about beeya's seed cycling bundle at https://beeyawellness.com/free to find out how to tackle hormonal imbalances. * Get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10Follow Mandana: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandanadayani * I am a voter. Website: https://iamavoter.com/* I am a voter. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamavoter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On today's episode of Ideas of Order, we're joined by Designer, Curateur Founder and Aesthetic Powerhouse Rachel Zoe to discuss the inspiring effects of physical beauty, career longevity in being true to personal aesthetic and the power of formal introductions in the saplings of new love. Join Jeremiah and Rachel as they reminisce on their years of mutual admiration and friendship and gab about the beauty of intentional design. About the series: Designed by California Closets, in this series you'll discover the nourishment of now and the joys of the spaces that shape who you're becoming. About Jeremiah Brent: Jeremiah is an interior designer, television personality and founder of Jeremiah Brent Design, an interior design firm with locations in Los Angeles and New York City. Named to Architectural Digest's AD100 list as a leading design talent, the Central California native first honed his forward-thinking yet elegantly timeless artistry through furniture design. He soon emerged as a singular new voice in the interior design world, embracing a highly intuitive approach focused on elevating each client's emotional connection to their space. Jeremiah currently lives in New York City with his husband, Nate Berkus, and their two young children, Poppy and Oskar. Season 1 of Ideas of Order was produced by Everything Podcasts. Discover more on Instagram or YouTube.
In this episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Elizabeth Kott who was the co-host and producer of “That's So Retrograde”. Elizabeth now supports others through creative consulting with realness and authenticity.Elizabeth began her career working for Rachel Zoe and eventually became a founding team member of The Zoe Report. She then went on to create Closet Rich, a highly successful online fashion consignment website. Her work has been recognized by publications such as Elle Magazine, Refinery 29, Glamour.com, and Entrepreneur Magazine.In this episode, Elizabeth shares her journey of transitioning away from a successful career in podcasting. She opens up about the challenges and opportunities she faced during this process and offers valuable insights for anyone looking to make a career change.Join us as we explore Elizabeth's story and learn about the importance of following your intuition, taking risks, and trusting the journey. This conversation is perfect for anyone seeking inspiration and guidance on how to pursue their creative passions.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dentalks-powered-by-den-meditation7294/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Patti Stanger steps BACK Behind The Rope. Our two day love fest continues! Everyone's favorite Matchmaker is back yet again to chat all things Bravo, Reality TV and, of course, love. Patti wastes no time in breaking down what a RHUGT would look like with Bravolebs instead of Housewives. Patti, Kelly Cutrone, Tabatha Coffey, Rachel Zoe, Jonathan Antin, Jeff Lewis. Hey, why don't we throw a little Paula Abdul and Kathy Griffin in there too. We break down each of those iconic shows and deep dive the history of Bravo none the least of which includes Patti's very own The Millionaire Matchmaker. We discuss our very own appearance on that Iconic show where Patti tried to fix us up, walking down the center of Time Square in a “fat” suit and just how we reconnected to become friends with Ms. Stanger after all these years. Of course we chat current Bravo - Tre & Luis, RHONY Legacy or lack thereof, Kathy Hilton / Lisa Rinna, the return of RHONJ, the future of RHOBH and much more as well as her many Bravoleb BFFS - Jill Zarin, Marysol Patton and more. Finally, being Valentine's Day eve, Patti dolls out the tough love, what all you single women and men should be doing on Valentine's Day and shares rare info from her own personal life spilling the tea on her new man himself. All this and more as we catch up with the world's most famous matchmaker! @pattistanger @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: INNOVATIVE EXTRACTS - ie-cbd.com (Use Promo Code VELVET for 40% Off Your First Order) DAILY HARVEST - dailyharvest.com/velvet (Up To $40 Off Your First Box) TRAILMIX GAMES - (Download Love & Pies for Free in the App Store or Google Play.) PELOTON - onepeloton.com/home-trial (Try Peloton Tread Risk Free With a 30 Day Home Trial) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Patti Stanger steps Behind The Rope. Everyone's favorite Matchmaker is back yet again to chat all things Bravo, Reality TV and, of course, love. Patti wastes no time in breaking down what a RHUGT would look like with Bravolebs instead of Housewives. Patti, Kelly Cutrone, Tabatha Coffey, Rachel Zoe, Jonathan Antin, Jeff Lewis. Hey, why don't we throw a little Paula Abdul and Kathy Griffin in there too. We break down each of those iconic shows and deep dive the history of Bravo none the least of which includes Patti's very own The Millionaire Matchmaker. We discuss our very own appearance on that Iconic show where Patti tried to fix us up, walking down the center of Time Square in a “fat” suit and just how we reconnected to become friends with Ms. Stanger after all these years. Of course we chat current Bravo - Tre & Luis, RHONY Legacy or lack thereof, Kathy Hilton / Lisa Rinna, the return of RHONJ, the future of RHOBH and much more as well as her many Bravoleb BFFS - Jill Zarin, Marysol Patton and more. Finally, being Valentine's Day eve, Patti dolls out the tough love, what all you single women and men should be doing on Valentine's Day and shares rare info from her own personal life spilling the tea on her new man himself. All this and more as we catch up with the world's most famous matchmaker! @pattistanger @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: PELOTON - onepeloton.com/home-trial (Try Peloton Tread Risk Free With a 30 Day Home Trial) INNOVATIVE EXTRACTS - ie-cbd.com (Use Promo Code VELVET for 40% Off Your First Order) DAILY HARVEST - dailyharvest.com/velvet (Up To $40 Off Your First Box) TRAILMIX GAMES - (Download Love & Pies for Free in the App Store or Google Play.) MTV's “THE REAL FRIENDS OF WEHO” (Do Not Miss The Premiere This Friday, January 20th at 9/8 Central on MTV, After RuPaul's Drag Race) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Erin and Charissa look back at some of their favorite interviews from 2022 including fashion icon Rachel Zoe, media star Renee Paquette and 3-time Super Bowl Champion Julian Edelman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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