mel walker is a multi-hyphenate creative with her finger on the pulse of what really matters to brands: the story they're telling and the world they're inviting you into. she creates some of the most eye-catching social content for your favorite brands - including rhode, kylie cosmetics, fenty beauty, salt & stone, aritzia & nike, summer fridays, dior beauty, and more. there’s something so innately “her” about her videos - which she says is exactly the goal - that you always know when it’s a mel video. we talk about what it’s like to work with your partner, throwing sh*t at the wall until something sticks, the rise of ai and how it can negatively impact creativity, and why being original will always take you farther than being the best.
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I have a bone to pick with technology this week. what do you mean i lost all of my files & my phone is on SOS??? you’re one “yes” away from your dream life. perfectionism is out - breaking character is in. being bad at things will show you where you need to delegate. change never gets less scary but its usually the best thing to ever happen. did I just plan the most unhinged dinner party? obviously snoop dogg would be there…someones gotta bring the w**d. life’s a joke - take a sunset walk and back up your files!!!
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the pressure of a new year’s resolution is lowkey stressful. but obvi i made one lol. no one talks about what it feels like when you actually achieve your dream. like why is it weirdly empty sometimes? i’m figuring out whether to choose peace or violence this year (too late, I went with violence). i forced myself to be bored and it actually felt good. we’re so focused on the finish line that we forget to live in the middle. maybe the real work is learning how to slow down long enough to actually feel proud of yourself. in the wise words of my girl Miley Cyrus, it’s not about what’s on the other side, It's the damn climb baby. 

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sydney is the director of brand marketing at beis, a dear friend of mine, and for lack of better words - a boss b*tch. we talk about her career trajectory and what led her to finding her dream job before 30, how to remain focused during the hardest times, and how the people you work with make all the difference. if you’re struggling to figure out what you want to do or what you’re good at, this ones for you
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on today’s Q&A we talk about regret (or not having it), losing yourself, being embarrassed, finding your passion, money guilt, my love for boxing and why i’m essentially a dachshund in human form. have questions or need advice? dm us on ig and let a girl know!
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trippin’, dippin’ & strippin’ with tarte. we shook a$s, rode jet skis, almost took home a puppy, and went to drake’s favorite bar in the middle of the ocean. i have to stop saying i don’t drink because lol I do now. there was mystery blood all over my hand??? tarte after dark got spooky. i don’t ever want to see a shotski again.
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this episode touches on themes of grief and addiction. if you or anyone you know is struggling, help and support are available.
in the U.S., you can call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for free, confidential support.
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avery woods is a mom, content creator (& grew a million followers in a week), podcast host and one of my favorite people i’ve met through social media. we talk about motherhood, how her kids are her entire world (and why she’ll never take them back to Chuck E. Cheese), the struggles and blessings of putting yourself on social media, crazy things she witnessed as a nurse (yes someone did stick an action figure up their a$s), and her big move *back* to california. her story and journey inspire me endlessly - she’s proof that you can chase the life you want and still laugh at the chaos along the way.
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guys i went to the strip club and didn’t get home until 7am. i almost took out a loan for my girls. a private room, melons in my face and my first hangover. you know what? hell yeah. vegas is spooky. I also love that this is the Thanksgiving episode LOL.
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courtney michelle is a comedian, actress, part people pleaser, part “oops, was that an intrusive thought?” over thinker. she’s built a whole persona out of playing “the girl who absolutely does not care if you live or die.” we get into the psychology behind her “snarky” character, people-pleasing in a career where that trait should honestly be illegal, why comedy on the internet is dying (pls don’t feel bad for laughing), and throwing up on her celeb crush. we also talk voyeurism (shhh), and why she doesn’t mind the middle seat. this one will make you laugh and say wtf at the same time. would you rather sweat parmesan cheese or cry lukewarm soup?
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michael burke is an animal communicator, author, pet trainer, and intuitive life coach. he has built an incredible career helping people deepen their connection with their pets through communication, energy work, and intuition. i had the privilege of sitting down with him to ask everything from how he first discovered his gift, to his craziest story, to what our pets are really thinking. & yes, i asked him to get the tea from winston and willa - and he delivered. (spoiler: everything he said about them couldn’t be more accurate)
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