The Glamorous Grind

What happens after our heroes return home?

In this episode of The Glamorous Grind, we sit down with Dr. Gerald P. Porter—veteran, senior USPS executive, and advocate for North County Veterans Stand Down. We uncover the often-invisible battles veterans face once they leave the military: PTSD, homelessness, unemployment, incarceration, and fractured families.

🎖️ From personal stories to systemic failures, we explore:

• Why so many ve...

Are prenups just for the rich—or are they a smart move for anyone saying “I do”?

In this episode of The Glamorous Grind, Ilona and Mila are joined by certified family law specialist Andrew Rosenberry to unpack the truth about prenuptial agreements. From protecting both parties to why they’re more common (and necessary) than ever, we’re breaking down the legal and emotional realities of love, money, and marriage.

💔 What if your partn...

Podcast host Lindsay Abernathy joins Ilona and Mila to discuss the hidden epidemic of domestic abuse, emotional manipulation, and the failures of the family court system.

Lindsay — host of Bitch Is A Bad Word — shares her personal survival story and explains why silence is dangerous, how trauma bonds form, and what “pink flags” really mean. From love bombing and gaslighting to corruption in courtrooms, Lindsay speaks out for every w...

Are you actually an employee—but getting paid like a contractor?

In this eye-opening episode of The Glamorous Grind, Ilona and Mila expose the legal gray areas surrounding independent contractor misclassification. From workplace horror stories to California’s ABC Test, AB5, and the Uber & Lyft legal wars, this episode is packed with insight every worker and employer needs to hear.

🎧 You’ll learn:

• What makes someone a W-2 empl...

San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan joins The Glamorous Grind for a chilling, eye-opening look into the hidden world of human trafficking—and how it’s happening right in our own neighborhoods.

With over 35 years of experience on the front lines of justice, DA Stephan shares how a childhood moment sparked her lifelong mission to protect the vulnerable. From teens recruited on Instagram to trafficking operations that thrive wit...

If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, abuse, or trauma—this episode could change everything.

This week on The Glamorous Grind, attorneys Ilona Antonyan and Mila Arutunian go inside One Safe Place North County, a trauma-informed Family Justice Center serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, human trafficking, and more.

Joining them is Claudio Grasso, ...

Can what you wear make or break your career? This week on The Glamorous Grind, Ilona and Mila welcome fashion expert Dean Hall to talk about the politics, pressure, and prestige behind how we present ourselves. Dean has styled celebrities, CEOs, and pro athletes—and he’s here to spill the glam tea on everything from courtroom couture to TV set chaos.

Together, we discuss:

• The psychology behind style and first impressions
• How to ra...

Thinking about divorce or already in the thick of it? In this episode of The Glamorous Grind, Ilona and Mila break down everything you need to know about navigating divorce with clarity, confidence, and class.

Ilona—certified family law specialist—walks us through the entire process: from recognizing the red flags that it might be time to leave, to the step-by-step legal timeline, child custody, financial division, and how to protec...

What happens when the people who serve us—restaurant staff, hotel workers, bartenders—quietly fall into crisis?

Nick Petro, San Diego City Director of Big Table, joins The Glamorous Grind to pull back the curtain on a growing, hidden emergency in the hospitality industry. From eviction to mental health breakdowns, workers are often left to fend for themselves—until Big Table shows up.

In this episode, we explore:

• The truth about w...

This week on The Glamorous Grind, we sit down with employment attorney and viral legal influencer Ryan Stygar, aka “The Labor Lawyer” on TikTok. From his blue-collar roots in firefighting to building a law firm from scratch during the pandemic, Ryan shares the gritty truth behind online advocacy, legal education, and what it really takes to go viral.

🎙️ Inside the episode:

• How Attorney Ryan built a 2M+ following with legal truth...

In the premiere of Season 2 of The Glamorous Grind, attorneys Ilona Antonyan and Mila Arutunian sit down with family law expert Nicholas Moore for a raw, insightful look at the emotional and legal minefields of family court and juvenile dependency cases.

What happens when CPS knocks on your door? When does emotional abuse become a legal case? And what does “full custody” really mean?

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• The real legal pr...

Sexual harassment. Wrongful termination. Domestic violence. Restraining orders.
In this season finale of The Glamorous Grind, attorneys Mila and Ilona get real about some of the most misunderstood legal issues people face today—both at work and at home.

They break down what actually qualifies as harassment, how to protect yourself if you’re fired for reporting abuse or having a medical condition, and how restraining orders can ...

Sonya Berg on Manifestation, Vision Boards and Leading with Heart

Fashion powerhouse, spiritual teacher and aspiring political candidate Sonya Berg, also known as the "Zen Fashionista," joins us for an inspiring deep dive into the power of manifestation and living with intention.

For over 14 years, Sonya taught manifestation techniques on television, making these once-niche ideas accessible to the mainstream. In this episod...

What if your hardest moments could become your greatest strengths? June An, entrepreneur and founder of The Group SD, joins us to share how he transformed a turbulent childhood into a life of purpose, leadership, and service.

Born to Korean immigrants and raised by a Hispanic family for six unexpected years, June's early life defied convention. Spanish was his first language. Reunion with his father brought challenges—but inste...

Casey Lynch, National Managing Partner at Tyson Mendes, joins us to demystify personal branding and networking with refreshing honesty and tactical wisdom. From building a firm of 40 to over 250 attorneys, Casey shares how defining your values lays the foundation for authentic leadership, meaningful relationships, and self-advocacy. We tackle networking myths, introvert-friendly strategies, rejection resilience, and the realities w...

A powerful government agency with minimal oversight. Children separated from parents based on personal conflicts. Social workers who lie in court reports with no consequences. This isn't dystopian fiction—it's the reality of child welfare systems across America.

Sean McMillan, a pioneering civil rights attorney, pulls back the curtain on one of the most devastating abuses of power affecting families today: judici...

Mila and Ilona raise their glasses to International Women's Month in this raw, unfiltered conversation about what it truly means to be a woman in law and in life. They welcome fellow accomplished attorney Lana Nassar for a champagne-fueled discussion that quickly moves beyond surface-level platitudes into the heart of shared female experience.

"Women all over the world experience the same things," observes L...

Success isn’t just about manifesting—it’s about action.

Trial attorneys Mila and Ilona sit down to tackle the idea of manifestation. Does having a vision for your life hinder or help you? Can you really manifest your reality or it is just a nice starting point? They look at their lives as working professionals and mothers, revealing how they've built thriving law practices while staying true to their identities.

In this episode ...

Step into a heartfelt exploration of resilience, advocacy, and the unseen struggles surrounding child sexual abuse as we welcome Blake Woodhall to the podcast. A devoted father and attorney, Blake shares his powerful journey from personal trauma to professional advocacy, aiming to amplify the voices of those previously silenced. The episode dives deep into the intricacies of the legal landscape, highlighting the newly opened opport...