The Let's Get Candid Podcast

Today I sat down with Katelyn, the founder of Havre de Luxe, the original creators of luxury handbag protectors and cleaners. Based in the UK and now global, Kaelyn shares how she got started in the luxury handbag care space, how it all came from a personal need years ago and why she didn’t expect to build a business.

We talk about the allure of luxury, and the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of customer feedback, a...

Today I sat down with my friend Sophie O'Rourke, a former NYC PR exec who transitioned into influencer marketing and we got candid on what it's like forging your own identity as a twin and discovering yourself in a new city, career development in cut throat and sought after industries and so much more.

Sophie shared her journey from Kentucky to New York, her passion for public relations, and the importance of internships and small...

Today I sat down with Lisa, founder of Southern California famed Swirl Boutique, known for dressing celebrities and reality stars alongside everyday women, and we dive into what it's like starting a fashion focused brand with a business-driven mindset and how that sets her apart.

Lisa shares the challenges of starting her first business during a recession and how doing so at a young age helped her be more adaptable, the importance...

Today I sat down with Mela Vie founder Melissa Bautista, Mela Vie is wellness community and brand dedicated to helping women cultivate a healthy relationship with their bodies through mindset and movement and that's exactly the convo we needed to have today.

We each got candid on our healing journeys and how we leaned into trusting out gut and intuition, refocusing our mindset and finding the movement styles that work for us.

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Today I sat down with my friend Medha Krishen, a 3L in the Midwest who’s not afraid to do things a little unconventionally and invest in herself. We went back to where it all began, the ice skating rink and her catering business and how lessons learned there allowed her to become a full blown entrepreneur during high school and college.

Leaning into authenticity and what sets you apart we discussed how to find internship opportuni...

Today I sat down with Brianne Helfrich, creator, founder of Helfrich Collective and a PhD student so of course we talked all about navigating social media, the impact of the pandemic on their mental health, and the importance of finding purpose in one's career. Brianne shares why she always wanted to be in medicine, her passion for bioethics, and the support she received from her family during her transition from aspiring doctor to...

Today I sat down with my friend Lawyer Chandler J, founder of Lethal Legal and we dove into how social media and how we show up online has evolved, authenticity in your business, social presence and in the legal profession and so much more. Chandler shares how she got her start in the legal world and her advice for entrepreneurs from the lessons she’s learned along the way. We even talk about being a female in a male dominated fiel...

Today I sat down with Annabelle Torgman DeGrazio, attorney and founder of Taja Collection, the chicest soy candles on your IG feed. We go everywhere from being multilingual and teaching her kids different languages so they’re in touch with their roots to the challenges and risks involved in pursuing your passions and the importance of having a backup plan.

We talked all about moving to Miami for school, becoming a lawyer and big la...

Today I sit down with my friend Lauren Hunter, a model, entrepreneur and femininity and relationship coach. From growing up in the Panhandle of Florida to getting her start as a model to moving cross country, I'm so excited for you all to listen to a real candid convo with an IRL friend. We go there from living a life off social media, what its like to be in long distance relationships and having a life independent from your pa...

Today I sat down with Kathy Mou an empowerment coach for women facing adversity in their lives, whether it is health, wealth, or relationships. In addition to using numerology, Kathy focuses on mindset and confidence to help women transform their lives and I think that's something we can all benefit from.

Kathy is also an endometriosis warrior and she got candid on what living with endo looks like, how she got diagnosed and how...

Today I sit down with my friend Lucy Nelles, co founder of Coffee and Chill Miami and we dive into choosing a life of wellness, her sobriety journey and how her passion for a more balanced lifestyle led to founding a wellness community, two major alcohol free event businesses across Miami and more.

From starting out in pageants and bartending to working at an agency learning how to develop partnerships with dream brands, and the p...

Today I sat down with holistic health and life coach, Allison Cohen and we got candid on finding balance between personal development and business coaching, leaving private banking, courage and taking action in your health and life, and the need for alignment in vision and growth. We both share our struggles with entrepreneurship and dating, the concept of ego manifestations in entrepreneurship and the need for self-development and...

Today I sat down with Faith Bergman, founder of LWI Method, mindset and personal development coaching for young adults looking to unlock their full potential. Both of us share how working in careers that didn't excite us led to mindset shifts and embracing change in all aspects of life and got candid on self love, personal growth and learning to slow down. This was a really timely conversation when we recorded and even more so ...

Today I sat down with my friend Sophie Weill, a NYC and Miami based PR agency owner, host of the Active Ingredient podcast, yoga teacher and so much more.

We had so much fun chatting about what its like growing up in a Latin household and the values that we take with us as we grow into our own lives and future families, what its like starting a business in a popular and traditional industry like PR and founding a passion project wi...

Today I sat down with Emily Pinegar an inspiring hairstylist, salon owner and hair educator based in Utah with a really cool story and passion for empowering her employees, community and clients. With over 30 years of experience in the industry we talked about hair trends, how social media changed the hair industry and dived into her unique approach to apprenticeship and educating the next generation of hair stylists.

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I'm Back!! After an extended pause that turned into a bit of a hiatus, its finally time to return to the pod. When I started The Let's Get Candid Podcast almost 3 years ago I never really planned to take breaks but when you're a mid/late 20s girl rediscovering yourself while growing your career/business its easy to get lost in the shuffle. So I decided to be honest with myself and give myself some grace so I can come ba...

Today I sat down with Ali Jackson, a dating coach and co-host of the Finding Mr. Height Podcast and we got really candid on our dating lives and how our mindsets have shifted over the years. I even finally spill a little about why I'm single again, newsflash I chose MYSELF and there's so much power in that.

Ali shares the importance of being flexible in dating and why the "dating rules" gotta go and how her approa...

Today I sat down with my friend Sam Evans, a digital nomad and creator, host of Lifestyle Redesigned podcast. Sam built her career in such a unique way that has me itching to try a work exchange program in another life.

We talk a little about long distance relationships and remaining grounded, and a lot on scaling a business that allows her to travel so frequently and how her travel philosophy has changed over the years. If you'...

Today I sat down with ⁠Lauren Papanos MS, RD, CSSD⁠, the founder of ⁠Functional Fueling, a Registered Dietician and Hormone Specialist focusing on healing your body through food and integrative solutions. With a background as an athlete herself she started in sports dietetics and as she healed her own hormones she set out to help fellow women heal their hormones too.

Lauren is the host of the Strength in Hormones Podcast and provid...