Ophelia Soumekh; Eyes on Hollywood | Ep.102

Ophelia Soumekh; Eyes on Hollywood | Ep.102

In this episode, I sit down with powerhouse publicist Ophelia Soumekh — the founder of Desire PR and publisher of Eyes on Hollywood — for a candid conversation about breaking into the entertainment industry, building meaningful relationships, and running a thriving PR business without a traditional playbook. Ophelia shares the incredible story of how one bold moment at a water cooler with daytime TV expert Kim Douglas launched her career, and how she went on to book hundreds of segments across Good Day LA, Access Hollywood, Ellen, The Doctors, and more. We talk about her work with clients like Sean Kanan and Michelle Khanan, her coverage of everything from Oscar de la Renta galas to Warner Brothers red carpets, and why she believes in producing PR — not just pitching it. We also dive into the softer side of success: family, balance, and the challenge of unplugging when your clients span Dubai, London, and Thailand. Ophelia opens up about being a boy mom of three, her weekly Shabbat traditions, and how her husband taught her the art of leaving work at the door.In [http://door.In] this episode, we cover: • How Ophelia broke into PR with zero formal training • The difference between traditional PR and producing PR • Working with Sean Kanan, Michelle Khanan & the Bodyman premiere • Building Eyes on Hollywood as a launchpad for emerging talent • The truth about toxic vs. healthy energy on TV sets • Shark Tank success stories & taking brands from garage to Sephora • Influencer culture vs. credentialed experts — finding the balance • Wellness, biohacking, peptides & the power of blending worlds • Boy-mom life, date nights & the importance of girl trips • What's next: Eyes on Hollywood going to TV & Desire PR expanding to AustraliaConnect with Ophelia Soumekh: 🌐 Website: https://eyesonhollywood.com [https://eyesonhollywood.com] 📸 Instagram: @eyesonhollywood_official 📸 Instagram: @opheliapr ✉️ Email: ophelia@desirepr.com [ophelia@desirepr.com] 🌐 Website: The Inner Circle On Air: https://www.theinnercircleonair.com [https://www.theinnercircleonair.com] 📸 Instagram: @ThelnnerCircleOnAir

Building a Beauty Empire: Jimmy Coco | Ep.101

In this episode of Inner Circle On Air, Mike sits down with the one and only Jimmy Coco — celebrity spray tan expert, founder of Jimmy Coco LA, and the man behind the glow of some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Jimmy opens up about his journey from being the first to create a mobile tanning business to becoming a trusted beauty expert for A-list clients around the world. He shares how he built his brand, what it’s like working with high-profile celebrities, and the pressure of staying at the top in the beauty industry. But this conversation goes much deeper than beauty. Jimmy gets candid about mental health, anxiety, trauma, medication, entrepreneurship, betrayal, trust, and the personal resilience it took to build his career while protecting his peace. This is an honest, inspiring conversation about success, wellness, self-awareness, and staying true to yourself in a world full of noise. Studio: https://www.jimmycocospraytan.la [https://www.jimmycocospraytan.la/] Sunless: https://jimmycoco.co.uk [https://jimmycoco.co.uk/] Instagram: @jimmyjimmycoco The Inner Circle On Air: https://www.theinnercircleonair.com [https://www.theinnercircleonair.com] Instagram: @ThelnnerCircleOnAir

David Chokachi | Ep.100

In this powerful episode of The Inner Circle On Air, David Chokachi opens up like never before. From the upcoming Baywatch revival and his role in Body Man, to the brutal injuries, depression, recovery, and mindset shifts that changed his life, this conversation goes deep. David shares how tearing both Achilles, losing his spark, and fighting through isolation led him to biohacking, cold plunges, discipline, sunrise routines, and a completely new level of purpose. He also talks about using his platform for impact through Wings of Rescue, Surfrider Foundation, emergency response, and service to others. This is more than an actor interview — it’s a conversation about resilience, purpose, mental toughness, healing, faith, and what it really means to stay ready. If you’ve ever battled darkness, faced setbacks, or needed proof that there’s life on the other side of pain, this episode is for you. Featuring: David Chokachi on the Baywatch reboot Behind-the-scenes stories from Body Man Overcoming injury, depression, and isolation Biohacking, cold plunges, sunrise routines, and discipline Wings of Rescue, dog rescue flights, and living a life of service The mindset of always being ready Subscribe for more raw, real, and inspiring conversations on The Inner Circle On Air. Instagram: @therealdavidchokachi Website: https://davidchokachi.com/ [https://davidchokachi.com/] Wings of Rescue: https://www.wingsofrescue.org/ [https://www.wingsofrescue.org/] Surfrider Fondation: https://www.surfrider.org/ [https://www.surfrider.org/] The Inner Circle On Air: https://www.theinnercircleonair.com [https://www.theinnercircleonair.com] Instagram: @ThelnnerCircleOnAir

Grief, Hollywood & Healing: Shayne Lamas | Ep. 99

What happens when you grow up in Hollywood, carry deep family pain, lose people you love, and still have to find your way back to yourself? In this deeply honest episode of Inner Circle On Air, Shayne Lamas opens up about the reality behind the spotlight — from growing up in Malibu and stepping into Hollywood at a young age, to navigating family trauma, addiction, loss, motherhood, divorce, sobriety, spirituality, and healing. This is more than a celebrity interview. It’s a raw conversation about grief, survival, forgiveness, resilience, and what it really means to rediscover who you are after life breaks you open. Shayne shares powerful stories about her father Lorenzo Lamas, her experience with fame and reality TV, the emotional weight of family struggles, and the peace she found by choosing authenticity over image. If you’ve ever had to rebuild your life, heal from the past, or learn how to choose yourself again, this episode will stay with you. Listen now and step into the inner circle. Instagram: @shaynelamas TikTok: @shaynelamas The Inner Circle On Air: https://www.theinnercircleonair.com [https://www.theinnercircleonair.com] Instagram: @ThelnnerCircleOnAir

Faith, Pain & Purpose: Cody Bobay | Ep. 98

In this powerful episode of Inner Circle On Air, Mike sits down with Cody Bobay — U.S. Navy veteran, actor, author, and founder of Soulcon — for a deep conversation on faith, suffering, masculinity, healing, and the human side of the men of the Bible. Cody shares the heart behind his new book, Memoirs of the Mighty Men, where he reimagines 68 men from Scripture through a deeply personal, emotionally honest lens. Instead of viewing biblical figures as untouchable heroes, Cody invites us to see them as human — flawed, wounded, tested, and relatable. Together, Mike and Cody explore the stories of David, Absalom, and Job, and discuss how empathy, curiosity, and compassion can help us better understand Scripture, ourselves, and each other. They also dive into Cody’s journey from the military to acting, the role of storytelling in changing lives, brotherhood, mental health, physical discipline, and the daily habits that help men fight darkness and live with purpose. If you’ve ever wrestled with pain, questioned your faith, or searched for meaning through struggle, this episode is for you. Instagram: @codybobay Soulcon: https://soulcon.com/ [https://soulcon.com/] The Inner Circle On Air: https://www.theinnercircleonair.com [https://www.theinnercircleonair.com] Instagram: @ThelnnerCircleOnAir