Sophie Elgort on Portrait Mode, Creativity, and Building a Life Behind the Lens

Sophie Elgort on Portrait Mode, Creativity, and Building a Life Behind the Lens

Sophie Elgort is a photographer, director, and award-winning television host. For nearly two decades, Sophie has photographed some of the world's most recognizable artists, actors, musicians, designers, and leaders. As the creator and host of Portrait Mode with Sophie Elgort [https://www.pbs.org/show/portrait-mode-with-sophie-elgort/], she's built a career around capturing not just how people look, but who they are. In our conversation, we explore what it was like growing up in one of New York City's most creative families, how rejection became an unexpected teacher, and why the most successful careers are often built through curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to keep creating long before anyone is watching. We also discuss the intersection of art and entrepreneurship, the lessons motherhood has taught her about intention and time, and why understanding people is at the heart of every great portrait. Whether you're a creative, entrepreneur, or simply someone trying to build a life that's authentic to you, this conversation is a reminder that success rarely follows a straight line. Watch Portrait Mode here [https://www.pbs.org/show/portrait-mode-with-sophie-elgort/] Sophie Elgort's Website [https://www.sophieelgort.com/] Follow Sophie on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sophieelgort/?hl=en] Link to purchase: FYLPxTracee Badway Merch Collaboration [https://for-your-listening-pleasure.creator-spring.com/listing/fylp-x-tracee-badway-collab?product=345] FYLPxWRDSMTH Merch Collaboration [https://for-your-listening-pleasure.creator-spring.com/listing/fylp-x-wrdsmth-collab] *suggestion is to size up Download this episode of For Your Listening Pleasure wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you follow us on Instagram @foryourlisteningpleasure [https://www.instagram.com/foryourlisteningpleasure/] Click here [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3QIs28pC7TR4OMgPflPNOh?si=35775356c6554f52]to listen to the For Your Listening Pleasure Theme Song Playlist on Spotify. To continue the conversation, feel free to DM me at https://www.instagram.com/foryourlisteningpleasure/ [https://www.instagram.com/foryourlisteningpleasure/] or email me at foryourlisteningpleasure@gmail.com [foryourlisteningpleasure@gmail.com].

Mike Orscheln - Grief, Leadership, and What 16 61 Taught Him About Life

Mike Orscheln has spent more than four decades leading billion-dollar businesses, navigating corporate turnarounds, private equity transitions, and helping companies grow from good to extraordinary. Mike has served as CEO, president, and executive coach, building a career around one simple belief: people and purpose always come before profit. But this conversation isn't really about business. It's about what happens when you lose your mother at just three years old, spend decades never speaking about that loss, and then discover that grief has been quietly shaping every decision you've ever made. Mike shares the deeply personal journey behind his philosophy, "Be Aware 61," the synchronicities that changed his life, and how becoming emotionally conscious transformed not only the husband, father, and friend he became, but also the leader. Link to purchase: FYLPxTracee Badway Merch Collaboration [https://for-your-listening-pleasure.creator-spring.com/listing/fylp-x-tracee-badway-collab?product=345] FYLPxWRDSMTH Merch Collaboration [https://for-your-listening-pleasure.creator-spring.com/listing/fylp-x-wrdsmth-collab] *suggestion is to size up Download this episode of For Your Listening Pleasure wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you follow us on Instagram @foryourlisteningpleasure [https://www.instagram.com/foryourlisteningpleasure/] Click here [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3QIs28pC7TR4OMgPflPNOh?si=35775356c6554f52]to listen to the For Your Listening Pleasure Theme Song Playlist on Spotify. To continue the conversation, feel free to DM me at https://www.instagram.com/foryourlisteningpleasure/ [https://www.instagram.com/foryourlisteningpleasure/] or email me at foryourlisteningpleasure@gmail.com [foryourlisteningpleasure@gmail.com].

The Clothing Therapist - How Dana Asher Levine Built a Life and Career on Confidence

For the 100th episode of For Your Listening Pleasure, fashion stylist and founder of The Clothing Therapist, Dana Asher Levine, shares her remarkable journey of resilience, reinvention, and finding purpose through life's biggest challenges. Known for styling some of Hollywood's most influential women, including a decades-long professional relationship with television powerhouse Shonda Rhimes, Dana has built a career helping women feel confident, authentic, and empowered through personal style. But behind her success is a story of profound loss, perseverance, and rebuilding. After losing both of her parents at a young age and later navigating divorce while raising three children, Dana found herself starting over at 40 and creating a business that would ultimately transform the lives of countless women. In this heartfelt conversation, Dana opens up about grief, motherhood, entrepreneurship, finding love again, and the lessons she's learned from helping women show up as their best selves. She also shares behind-the-scenes stories from Hollywood, her approach to personal style, and why confidence has always been more important than following trends. Episode Resources: Follow Dana on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theclothingtherapist/?hl=en] The Clothing Therapist Website [https://theclothingtherapist.com/] Link to purchase: FYLPxTracee Badway Merch Collaboration [https://for-your-listening-pleasure.creator-spring.com/listing/fylp-x-tracee-badway-collab?product=345] FYLPxWRDSMTH Merch Collaboration [https://for-your-listening-pleasure.creator-spring.com/listing/fylp-x-wrdsmth-collab] *suggestion is to size up Download this episode of For Your Listening Pleasure wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you follow us on Instagram @foryourlisteningpleasure [https://www.instagram.com/foryourlisteningpleasure/] Click here [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3QIs28pC7TR4OMgPflPNOh?si=35775356c6554f52]to listen to the For Your Listening Pleasure Theme Song Playlist on Spotify. To continue the conversation, feel free to DM me at https://www.instagram.com/foryourlisteningpleasure/ [https://www.instagram.com/foryourlisteningpleasure/] or email me at foryourlisteningpleasure@gmail.com [foryourlisteningpleasure@gmail.com].

Marissa Isang - From Chicago Newsrooms to AI: The Power of Telling the Right Story

Marissa Isang is an Emmy-nominated storyteller whose career has taken her from Chicago newsrooms to the forefront of AI and tech communication. Born and raised in Chicago, Marissa reflects on how the city shaped her understanding of family, resilience, and curiosity. We talk about the feeling of Chicago, navigating life between Bronzeville, the suburbs, and Rockford, and why the city never really leaves you. We also dive into her journey through television news, producing live broadcasts, covering iconic Chicago moments like the Cubs' World Series run, and earning Emmy nominations for her storytelling. Then we explore her transition into the tech world, where she now helps make AI understandable, accessible, and human. This conversation is about evolution, curiosity, storytelling, and learning how to navigate a rapidly changing world without losing sight of who you are. Episode Highlights: • Why “Chicago is a feeling.” • Breaking into television news and sports broadcasting • Covering Chance the Rapper and the Cubs World Series • Transitioning from journalism into tech and AI • Making artificial intelligence understandable for everyone • Ethical AI and why representation matters • The power of curiosity in storytelling Episode Resources: Marissa's LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissa-isang-aa757a38/] Marissa's Instagram Account [https://www.instagram.com/yap.with.mi/] Link to purchase: FYLPxTracee Badway Merch Collaboration [https://for-your-listening-pleasure.creator-spring.com/listing/fylp-x-tracee-badway-collab?product=345] FYLPxWRDSMTH Merch Collaboration [https://for-your-listening-pleasure.creator-spring.com/listing/fylp-x-wrdsmth-collab] *suggestion is to size up Download this episode of For Your Listening Pleasure wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you follow us on Instagram @foryourlisteningpleasure [https://www.instagram.com/foryourlisteningpleasure/] Click here [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3QIs28pC7TR4OMgPflPNOh?si=35775356c6554f52]to listen to the For Your Listening Pleasure Theme Song Playlist on Spotify. To continue the conversation, feel free to DM me at https://www.instagram.com/foryourlisteningpleasure/ [https://www.instagram.com/foryourlisteningpleasure/] or email me at foryourlisteningpleasure@gmail.com [foryourlisteningpleasure@gmail.com].

Jacynth Bassett - Challenging the Narrative on Aging, Relevance, and Power

Jacynth Bassett is redefining what it means to age and challenging a system that profits from our fear of it. As the founder of Ageism Is Never in Style, she’s built a global movement dedicated to dismantling age bias and reshaping how we think about identity, beauty, and worth at every stage of life. What started as a deeply personal observation, watching her mother become increasingly invisible in spaces like fashion, has evolved into a powerful platform spanning community, consulting, and cultural change. In this conversation, we unpack how ageism shows up everywhere, from the workplace to healthcare to the way we see ourselves in the mirror, and why women, in particular, are never considered the “right” age. We get into the concept of age confidence, the impact of social media and the anti-aging industry, and how internalized bias shapes our decisions more than we realize. Jacynth also breaks down why generational division is often manufactured, how these narratives are reinforced from childhood, and what it actually takes to unlearn them. This episode is about identity, power, and perception, but more than anything, it’s about reclaiming the right to exist fully, confidently, and unapologetically at every age. Jacynth Bassett [https://www.ageismisneverinstyle.com/about-jacynth] Link to purchase: FYLPxTracee Badway Merch Collaboration [https://for-your-listening-pleasure.creator-spring.com/listing/fylp-x-tracee-badway-collab?product=345] FYLPxWRDSMTH Merch Collaboration [https://for-your-listening-pleasure.creator-spring.com/listing/fylp-x-wrdsmth-collab] *suggestion is to size up Download this episode of For Your Listening Pleasure wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you follow us on Instagram @foryourlisteningpleasure [https://www.instagram.com/foryourlisteningpleasure/] Click here [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3QIs28pC7TR4OMgPflPNOh?si=35775356c6554f52]to listen to the For Your Listening Pleasure Theme Song Playlist on Spotify. To continue the conversation, feel free to DM me at https://www.instagram.com/foryourlisteningpleasure/ [https://www.instagram.com/foryourlisteningpleasure/] or email me at foryourlisteningpleasure@gmail.com [foryourlisteningpleasure@gmail.com].