I went up to Kelly Cutrone at a Starbucks when I was 14-years-old and in NYC. At the time, she was fully focused on her PR firm, People's Revolution, putting together some of the most prominent and famous fashion shows at Lincoln Center at the time. I ended up getting an internship with Kelly, and catching up with her felt so full circle for me since she's truly an icon in the industry. 

Now, she's focused on helping creators like Anna Delvey (yes, that Anna) reinvent the narrative behind being a creator. If you want to work in PR or media, this episode is for you.

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Mimi Ikonn is an entrepreneur, author, and co-founder of Intelligent Change, a company known for its transformative tools like the Five Minute Journal and the Productivity Planner. Born in Baku, Azerbaijan, and raised in Toronto, Mimi's journey embodies creativity, resilience, and a commitment to personal growth. Alongside her husband, Alex Ikonn, she has built a brand that empowers individuals to lead intentional and fulfilling lives through simple yet impactful practices.

Mimi is also an influential voice in personal development, sharing her experiences and philosophies on gratitude, mindfulness, and productivity across various platforms. Her ventures are inspired by her passion for helping others achieve mental clarity and success in their personal and professional lives.

As a podcast guest, Mimi's insights on entrepreneurship, self-discovery, and work-life balance resonate deeply with listeners, making her a sought-after figure in the self-improvement and business communities. Her story is a testament to the power of purpose-driven living and the impact of cultivating positive habits.

Medik8, one of the fastest-growing skincare brands in the market, co-founder Daniel Isaacs joins as a guest on Dare to Be Fearless this week!

Medik8 is an award-winning, science-led brand making skincare full of smart, safe ingredients, including retinal, vitamin C and SPF. The brand is approved by derms, doctors, and beauty editors alike due to the simple fact that they deliver results without compromise. The brand has already garnered celeb fans, including Hailey Bieber and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Co-Founder Daniel has been featured by outlets including Forbes and Vogue.   

Led by the founders' (two brothers) pioneering and clinically-proven CSA Philosophy (vitamin C plus sunscreen by day, and vitamin A by night), a simple and easy-to-follow regime addressing 90% of aging skin concerns. They embarked on a journey of world-first innovations pioneering technological advances in Vitamin C and patented stabilization in retinoids. The founders earned their reputation as the experts in Vitamin A and the industry’s best-kept secret. 

Medik8 is also B Corp certified, making the brand one of only 66 beauty manufacturers within the some 8,000 B Corp community worldwide to be recognized with the distinction. The brand's ongoing efforts include carbon reduction, minimizing packaging impact, continued use of 100% renewable energy, and accreditation as a living wage employer. 

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Being fearless, exisiting as a young person with 53 million TikTok followers, building a sustainable career as an influencer now actress, and so much more...

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Samuel Budd is the founder and CEO of Buddy Media Group, an award-winning independent social and influencer marketing agency. With over a decade of experience in launching and scaling global marketing agencies, Sam has led performance and acquisition strategies for renowned brands such as Apple, Aviva, Procter & Gamble, Spotify, and Bacardi.

He's also an angel investor and co-founded Social Change with Steven Bartlett, a creative media agency.

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Amanda Beausoleil is the Founder and Executive Director of SIRA, a nonprofit that helps people recover from self-injury through an effective and powerful peer-group support model. Amanda struggled with self-injury for 15 years. She found recovery through a self-injury peer support group in New York. In 2019 she left the corporate world and a longstanding career in fashion working for the industry’s most respected brands (Saks Fifth Avenue, Tory Burch, and Coveteur) to take the peer support group and launch it into a full-fledged 501(c)3. She now brings her lived experience and professional expertise as Executive Director.

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In this gripping episode of Dare To Be Fearless, Ian opens up about his harrowing experience of being locked up and the profound lessons he learned during his time behind bars. Join us as he takes you on a journey through the challenges, the camaraderie, and the unexpected moments of clarity that transformed his life.

Ian shares candid stories of resilience, personal growth, and redemption, revealing how his past experiences shaped his present. You’ll hear about the friendships forged in unlikely circumstances, the strategies he used to stay mentally strong, and the pivotal moments that led him to turn his life around. Plus, how he landed his show on HBO. 

This episode is a raw, honest look at overcoming adversity and finding purpose after a tumultuous chapter. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, a deeper understanding of the criminal justice system, or simply want to hear an incredible story of survival, this episode is not to be missed!

Tune in for an eye-opening conversation that proves it’s never too late to rewrite your narrative. 🚀✨

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Forbes 30 Under 30 Cadana (payroll system) Co-Founder Ameer Shujjah  came to America and started a business that's generated major revenue and press. The world's largest payroll platforms and talent marketplaces use Cadana's APIs to build compliant hiring products in Africa, Asia, and Latin America- but the greater question is how hard is it for immigrant founders to scale and build businesses, and how do you get your parents to support your dreams from across the world?

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Darren Marble is a serial entrepreneur, investor and executive producer of Going Public, a show similar to Shark Tank. We connected on X in April and he has advised me through some highs and lows in business as a young founder. His background (college dropout!) is remarkable, and he and I have some unique thoughts on how to go about cold pitching, landing investors and building a brand on X (Twitter). 

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Surprise, I started a new company earlier this year. It's called Chief Swag Officer, and we make custom foam and microphone products for creatives. I've been keeping this a secret for months and I'm finally ready to dive into how this scaled and was created.

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