JUST DO YOU.

What does it truly mean to face your fear—and allow yourself to be fully free and seen?  This week, I have the privilege of sitting down with the incredible Tanner Haney, a Los Angeles-based actor who, one morning, made a life-changing decision: to take on a 30-day challenge that would push him far beyond his comfort zone - dancing in public every single day, in front of strangers, and asking those strangers to record it.

So why thi...

In this episode, I am honored to welcome Janessa Goldbeck, CEO of the Vet Voice Foundation - a nonprofit dedicated to amplifying the voices of veterans in the fight for justice, equity, and lasting policy change. With over 15 years of experience in public policy, government affairs, and strategic consulting, Janessa brings a rare blend of frontline insight and legislative expertise to this powerful conversation.

Raised in San Diego ...

This week on the JUST DO YOU. podcast, I’m joined by Christian Ray Flores — author, entrepreneur, high-performance coach, and a man whose life journey is as extraordinary as it is inspiring. From escaping political oppression as a child refugee, to living in exile in Africa, to becoming a pop star in Eastern Europe, Christian's life has been shaped by dramatic transformations and courageous pivots. But behind all the titles an...

This week on the JUST DO YOU. Podcast, we’re diving into a conversation that bridges science, spirit, and sound with a truly remarkable guest—Isaac Sabu. Isaac’s story is one of resilience, innovation, and deep purpose. An immigrant from Iran, Isaac carved out a career that most only dream of—spending over 20 years as a cutting-edge sound engineer, designing IMAX theaters and building some of the world’s most advanced automation sy...

Join me this week for a replay of a powerful and affirming conversation with Carolina Panoff, Florida-based founder of Be You Coaching and the incredibly popular Be You Disco — a movement that’s redefining what it means to show up fully and unapologetically as yourself.

Carolina and I met last year at a Wellness Summit, and I had the absolute privilege of experiencing her work firsthand — a transformative blend of music, dance, and ...

🌈 PRIDE Month REPLAY 🌈

In celebration of PRIDE, we're revisiting one of our most powerful and heart-warming episodes — my unforgettable conversation with Sara Cunningham, founder of FREE MOM HUGS, based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Last year, I attended the local Oceanside Pride festival where I stumbled upon a group of incredible women wearing shirts that read FREE MOM HUGS. Not only did I receive one of the most affirming hug...

🌈 Pride Episode Replay

This week, I’m honored to sit down with Johnnie Ghiglia, a retired law enforcement officer from Arizona whose life took a profound and beautiful turn when his son, Chase, came out as gay. What followed wasn’t rejection or resistance — but an outpouring of unconditional love that has since grown into a powerful movement of acceptance, advocacy, and support.

Together, Johnnie and Chase co-founded OUT IS THE NEW ...

🏳️‍🌈 As Pride Month begins, our community continues to find itself under attack — facing a rising tide of anti-LGBTQ+ hate, harmful legislation, and a wave of fear designed to silence and erase us. But we will not be erased. Pride is not just a celebration — it is a protest, a declaration of existence, and a refusal to go back into the shadows.

That’s why I felt it was not just timely, but essential, to replay one of the most powe...

Today’s guest is the embodiment of bold moves and beautiful journeys. Nubia Younge is a dynamic entrepreneur, travel advocate, and the visionary founder of Black in Travel and Black In Tulum—the premier community for melanated travelers. After more than a decade in corporate America, Nubia made the courageous decision to walk away and rewrite the script on her own terms, choosing a life filled with purpose, freedom, and global conn...

Welcome to this week's episode of JUST DO YOU., the safe space where authenticity meets inspiration. Today’s guest, Alex Hinand, affectionately known as The Bareback Contessa, is a radiant force in the world of design and fashion, known for his unique style, creative brilliance, and heart-centered approach to living. Like all of us, behind the confidence is a powerful story—one that began with being bullied for simply being di...

Meet Peter Godard - a transformational coach, equity strategist, and joyful co-conspirator for personal and collective liberation. As founder of Great Bear Coaching, Peter offers a warm, intuitive approach and supports his clients in exploring identity, power, and possibility. His coaching is rooted in compassion and celebration, helping people feel grounded as they grow into new versions of themselves.

In our conversation, Peter sh...

Meet Jon Fischer—affectionately known as Coach Cub — the heart and paws behind the ever popular Camp Bear Hug, NYC’s beloved group Belly Club, AND multiple cuddle piles and bear yoga sessions that have brought connection and comfort to queer spaces across New York City.

In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the world of the Bear community — a rich, diverse, and often misunderstood corner of the LGBTQ+ spectrum. Whether you’re a ...

Lately, I’ve been moving through a wave of anxiety I haven’t felt since 2020. With so much noise and toxicity in the world right now, I’ve found myself feeling overwhelmed, helpless, and at times, deeply resigned. Once again, I recently lost touch with my own mental wellness, and this past week, it really caught up with me.

In searching for a way back to center, I revisited a conversation from early last season that helped me reconn...

Meet Nathan Serrato.

Nathan is a Trauma Informed Mindset Coach PCC, based in San Diego, California—and more importantly, a remarkable human devoted to transforming lives through connection, compassion, and deep insight.

Over this past year, the complexities of dating and long term relationships have been swirling through my mind—as they have for many of my closest friends—while we attempt to navigate the ever-evolving journey of disc...

Meet Dr. Josh Mirmelli, PSY.D

Dr. Mirmelli is a Licensed Psychologist based in Los Angeles, committed to helping individuals navigate deep emotional challenges such as trauma, discrimination, and self-abandonment through a powerful yet holistic approach.

On today’s episode, we’re diving into a feeling so many of us wrestle with, but rarely talk about out loud—imposter syndrome. That nagging voice in your head that says you don’t belo...

Meet Melody & Roman Velaruz. 

In today’s episode, we dive into a love story that’s as beautiful as it is unexpected. What happens when a trans man and a queer girl cross paths in a world that too often tries to define love by rigid expectations? Through laughter, vulnerability, and a few unexpected twists & turns, their journey to finding each other is a testament to the power of authenticity and resilience. From the first s...

Meet Marc Winski.

Marc is a dynamic professional actor, singer, dancer and speaker based in NYC who uses his artistry and platform to champion inclusivity. As a person who stutters, he understands firsthand the challenges of navigating a world where fluency is often expected, and voices like his have historically been overlooked. Determined to change that narrative, Marc has made it his mission to advocate for people who stutter acr...

Meet Dr. Natasha Weems.

Dr. Natasha always felt a higher calling - to inspire and uplift others through her own journey and life experiences. As she faced and conquered challenges early on in life growing up in Detroit, she found strength in every season, turning adversity into resilience.  During our conversation, she powerfully shares her remarkable journey. 

Dr. Natasha is a celebrated Nurse Practitioner and began her career at a ...

Meet Archer Gray, a beautiful, compassionate, and inspiring trans man who first joined me on the podcast in June 2024. In that episode, Archer courageously shared his transition journey—from female to male—for the first time, opening up about the challenges and triumphs of the life-changing experience that began for him in 2021.

With the ongoing attacks on the LGBTQ+ community, particularly against trans individuals, I knew it was t...