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

Ep. 18: Running With The Bulls, Air Force Survival & Processing Grief with Macey Marshall

The conversation continues as Macey dives into the reality of her military deployment in Germany and her global travel adventures. She pulls back the curtain on the intense mental and physical resilience it took to navigate being one of the only women in her unit, opening up about the terrifying reality of her service and what it took to survive. They balance the gravity of those experiences with wild travel stories, from drinking wine out of watering cans with monks to running with the bulls. Finally, Macey gets vulnerable about her father's sudden passing, navigating heavy grief without closure, and choosing to never let fear dictate her life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Ep. 17 - From Latchkey Kid to Rewriting Trauma: The Power of Positivity & Rescuing Squirrels with Macey Marshall

Danielle sits down with her lifelong best friend, Macey Marshall, to explore the childhood journeys that shape us. Macey opens up about growing up as a latchkey kid and navigating her parents' divorce at ten. She shares a fascinating look into her own survival instincts, breaking down how her mind naturally rewired childhood trauma—like being locked in a room during a domestic fight—into beautiful, happy memories. From her choice to protect her peace through relentless positivity to the hilarious logistics of raising a rescued wild squirrel, this episode highlights the radical independence of a young girl determined to build a joyful life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Ep. 16 - A Pandemic Pivot, Daniel Radcliffe & The True Meaning of Fan Conventions with Dream It Conventions

The phenomenal forces behind Dream It Conventions, Maria and Aurelia, return to lay bare the high-stakes reality of pivoting a live event company during a global lockdown. They break down the resilience it took to survive the ultimate business crisis, balanced by the emotional milestone of Maria officially being declared cancer free. This episode gets to the heart of the true reason fan conventions exist, exploring how television provides a vital escape so we all feel a little less lonely, the power of finding a community that understands you, the surreal experience of hosting icons like Emilia Clarke, and their ultimate vision of manifesting their dream guest, Daniel Radcliffe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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]