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Ep. 12 - Styling Serena Williams While Driving a Hooptee with Tai Young

From personal shopping for Beyoncé to taking the ultimate leap of faith into Hollywood, Tai Young’s journey is a masterclass in raw hustle, resilience, and pure ambition. In this episode, we dive into: * Her Texas roots and hauling thousands in diamonds in a hooptee to get to styling gigs * Moving to Los Angeles fueled by a lifelong drive to succeed and a childhood conviction that Barbie was definitely not marriage material * The traumatic, premature birth of her son and the profound life shift that followed Tai’s heart and her hustle are truly inspiring, and this conversation is packed with wisdom, laughter, and incredible storytelling. Welcome to the show, Tai Young. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Ep. 11.2 - Emily Culver: Hustle, Healing, & Heart

The conversation continues as we track Emily’s hustle from writing on Grey's Anatomy and Station 19 to navigating the industry since. We dive deep into the human psyche, getting incredibly vulnerable about childhood trauma, navigating sexual assault, therapy, and her experience with ketamine treatments. It's an honest look at what it truly takes to protect your voice and heal. Trigger Warning: This episode contains a brief discussion regarding childhood sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Ep. 11.1 - Emily Culver: Wisconsin Roots & Writers' Rooms

Today is a historic day because we are finally attempting something that has apparently been cursed: interviewing writer and powerhouse Emily Culver! In part one of this special sit-down, our deep friendship completely seeps through as we dive into Emily’s roots growing up in Wisconsin with a sex therapist mother, her move to LA, and how she first fell in love with storytelling. It’s lighthearted, juicy, and proof that some things are worth the wait. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Ep. 10.2 - Valentina D’Empaire Medici: Beyond the Sky's Limit: Problem Solving and Venezuelan Treats

In the conclusion of this two-part event, Danielle and Valentina D’Empaire Medici dive into the powerhouse life she has built, from her acceptance into Johns Hopkins to her high-stakes career as a civil engineer managing everything with trains, wheels, and automobiles. They discuss the intensity of her role as a professional problem solver, her honest fear of shortfalls, and how they bonded over their shared "Type A" drive during a girls' trip to Spain. The episode wraps with a culinary journey of Venezuelan treats in Los Angeles, celebrating a woman who lives by the mantra that fuels her relentless drive: “Don’t tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Ep. 10.1 - Valentina D’Empaire Medici: Venezuelan Roots, Escaping a Kidnapper, and the Family Bond

In part 1 of 2, Danielle sits down with civil engineer Valentina D’Empaire Medici to reflect on her vibrant life in Venezuela, from her cherished upbringing and all girls Catholic school pranks to the sudden trauma of an attempted kidnapping that changed everything. They explore the heartbreaking reality of seeking asylum in the United States at just sixteen, a transition that forced her into adulthood overnight while navigating a school system that underestimated her intelligence. Through it all, Valentina emphasizes that her family is her entire world and the foundation of her resilience. It is a raw and honest look at leaving a home you love for the sake of survival and the courage required to set boundaries and rebuild from the ground up. Part 2 airs in 48 hours. Don’t miss the conclusion as we discuss her career in the transportation industry and the life she has built today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]