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

Ep. 15 - Hodgkin’s Lymphoma to Lucy Hale: Building a Convention Empire with Dream It Conventions

The incredible powerhouses behind Dream It Conventions, Maria and Aurelia, dive straight into the personal journeys that shaped their empire. From Maria navigating a Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis at 16 and learning to live life constantly saying yes, to Aurelia leaving Paris for Ohio as an exchange student to fully immerse herself in American culture, this conversation explores how a shared love for television brought this yin and yang duo together. They break down the early struggle of building a business when no one believed in them, and the groundbreaking moment they risked it all to secure Lucy Hale from Pretty Little Liars, kicking off a massive story that absolutely warranted a part two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Ep. 14 - Ego Can Drown Out Your Inner Voice: Secrets of a Hollywood Casting Director with Jamie Castro

Danielle sits down with Emmy nominated casting director, 200 hour certified yoga master, and dear friend Jamie Castro for a raw and unfiltered look behind the scenes of Hollywood. From her early VHS recorded dance days to thriving in the legendary Shondaland boom, Jamie pulls back the curtain on how the entertainment industry really works. They dive into the high stakes adrenaline of casting and recasting, the intense reality of fighting for actors, and how a dedicated yoga practice sharpens the intuition required to find the true soul of a character. It is a deeply candid conversation about why your ego can drown out your inner voice, the challenge of staying human in a business that feels like it is going extinct, and why casting was quite literally written in her last name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Ep. 13 - From Her Lowest Point to Makeup Artist of Grey's Anatomy with Tai Young

From the lowest point with her two and a half year old son to accepting the signs, Tai Young opens up about the reality of industry breakthroughs and what it takes to pivot. In this episode, we dive into: * Surviving single with a young son during her lowest point in LA * Coping with the shame of untapped potential before transitioning into makeup.  * "Union, what’s a union?" - How a conversation with Issa Rae sparked a new chapter and the research that led to true stability for her family * Landing as a makeup artist on Grey's Anatomy, her five steps to a flawless face, and launching Glam Crashers Welcome back to the show, Tai Young. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Ep. 12 - Styling Venus 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]