The Newport Psycho

The World of Celebrity Fashion | Michael Ngo on Ariana Grande, Beyoncé & J.Lo

In this episode of The Newport Psycho, hosts Madison Shreeve and Ashley Estrada sit down with celebrity fashion designer Michael Ngo for a conversation about creativity, perseverance, and building a career in one of the most competitive industries in the world. Michael shares how his obsession with fashion and Lady Gaga led him from designing custom pieces as a teenager to working with some of the biggest names in entertainment. He opens up about his journey into celebrity fashion, the challenges of breaking into the industry, working with artists including Ariana Grande, Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, and Rihanna, and how staying true to himself helped turn a passion into a successful career. The conversation also dives into personal style, fashion trends, celebrity culture, creative confidence, and the lessons Michael has learned while designing for world-famous performers. Whether you're interested in fashion, entrepreneurship, or pursuing a creative career, this episode is packed with insight and inspiration. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro + Meet Michael Ngo 01:15 How Fashion Became His Passion 03:40 Growing Up Inspired by Lady Gaga 06:10 The Moment Lady Gaga Noticed Him 08:45 Turning Creativity Into a Career 11:20 Breaking Into Celebrity Fashion 14:00 Working With Ariana Grande, J.Lo & Major Artists 17:10 Behind The Scenes Of Celebrity Styling 19:45 Fashion Trends, Personal Style & Creative Expression 22:15 Designing For Stage Performances & Tours 24:45 Building Relationships In The Fashion Industry 27:10 Dream Collaborations & Future Goals 29:15 Advice For Aspiring Creatives 31:00 Michael's Psycho + Final Thoughts Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/thenewportpsycho/ [https://www.instagram.com/thenewportpsycho/] Follow Madison https://www.instagram.com/madisonshreeve.np/ [https://www.instagram.com/madisonshreeve.np/] Follow Ashley https://www.instagram.com/ashleyyestrada/ [https://www.instagram.com/ashleyyestrada/] Follow Michael Instagram: @imngo Website: designsbymichaelngo.com

The Business of Celebrity Jewelry | Kyle Chan on Lady Gaga, Beyoncé & Blackpink

In this episode of The Newport Psycho, hosts Madison Shreeve and Ashley Estrada sit down with celebrity jeweler Kyle Chan for a conversation about creativity, entrepreneurship, and what it really takes to build a luxury brand. Kyle shares how a high school jewelry class sparked a lifelong passion that eventually led him to create pieces for some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Mariah Carey, Blackpink, Miley Cyrus, and more. He opens up about the realities of working with celebrity stylists, designing custom jewelry for world tours and major events, and the lessons he's learned from some of the world's most recognizable names. The conversation also dives into engagement ring trends, lab-grown vs. natural diamonds, personal style, building confidence, and Kyle's journey from selling handmade jewelry at flea markets to becoming one of Hollywood's most sought-after jewelry designers. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro + Meet Kyle Chan 01:08 How a High School Jewelry Class Changed Everything 03:20 The Teacher Who Gave Him a B 05:05 Designing for Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift & Blackpink 07:05 The Most Expensive Piece He's Ever Created 09:05 Creating Jewelry for Celebrity Tours & Events 11:15 Jewelry Trends That Need to Go 13:05 Behind the Jewelry in La La Land 15:15 Mixing Metals, Styling Tips & Personal Favorites 17:05 Engagement Ring Trends & Celebrity-Inspired Designs 19:20 Emerald Cuts vs. Marquise Cuts 21:00 Lab-Grown vs. Natural Diamonds 25:10 How Celebrities Borrow Luxury Jewelry 27:20 Dream Clients & Harry Styles 30:00 Working With Everyday Clients 31:30 From Flea Markets to Hollywood 33:20 Miley Cyrus, Kathy Richards & His Biggest Breaks 35:15 Lessons From Working With A-Listers 36:15 Final Advice + Where to Find Kyle Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/thenewportpsycho/ [https://www.instagram.com/thenewportpsycho/] Follow Madison https://www.instagram.com/madisonshreeve.np/ [https://www.instagram.com/madisonshreeve.np/] Follow Ashley https://www.instagram.com/ashleyyestrada/ [https://www.instagram.com/ashleyyestrada/] Follow Kyle: Instagram: @kylechandesign TikTok: @kylechandesign Website: kylechandesign.com

Fighting to Be Heard | Lacey Nicole on Endometriosis, Infertility & Women’s Health

In this episode of The Newport Psycho, hosts Madison Shreeve & Ashley Estrada sit down with Lacey Nicole for a real conversation about women’s health, infertility, trauma, and the medical system that too often leaves women unseen. Lacey opens up about being dismissed for years before being diagnosed with stage four endometriosis, how trauma and reproductive health can be deeply connected, and why women have to keep speaking up for themselves in medical spaces. They also talk about egg freezing, PCOS, miscarriage, advocacy, community, and the importance of telling the truth, even when it makes people uncomfortable. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro + meet Lacey Nicole 02:00 Lacey’s “psycho” + why women’s health is failing women 05:30 Being dismissed by doctors + her endometriosis journey 10:00 Trauma, PCOS, and reproductive health 15:00 Infertility, miscarriage, and breaking the silence 20:00 Egg freezing, endo flare-ups, and finding the right doctor 26:00 Why the medical system feels broken for women 31:00 Sharing scars, advocacy, and telling the truth online 35:30 Being taken, PTSD, and redefining trauma 40:30 Relationships, motherhood, and resilience 45:00 Signs of endometriosis + what to look for 48:00 Shame to Sparkle, community, and mic drop 50:15 Outro Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/thenewportpsycho/ [https://www.instagram.com/thenewportpsycho/] Follow Madison https://www.instagram.com/madisonshreeve.np/ [https://www.instagram.com/madisonshreeve.np/] Follow Ashley https://www.instagram.com/ashleyyestrada/ [https://www.instagram.com/ashleyyestrada/] Follow Lacey Nicole https://www.instagram.com/lacyoc/ [https://www.instagram.com/lacyoc/] ✨ @shametosparkle Podcast ✨ @cosf_foundation Co-Chair ✨ @shametosparklefoundation Founder ✨ @breakthrought1d board #TheNewportPsycho #Podcast #RelationshipAdvice #Marriage #OrangeCounty

The Hottest Version of Yourself | Alec Treffs on Motherhood, Macros & Building a Brand

In this episode of The Newport Psycho, hosts Madison Shreeve & Ashley Estrada sit down with Alec Treffs for a real conversation about content creation, motherhood, body confidence, and building a business that actually feels aligned. Alec opens up about her journey from corporate PR to full-time creator, how a college sports injury shaped her relationship with food, and why becoming a mom only pushed her to become more confident, disciplined, and fully herself. They also talk brand deals, social media pressure, macro counting, postpartum glow-ups, and the mindset shift that helped Alec build both her platform and her confidence from the inside out. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro + Meet Alec Treffs 02:15 From Orange County to Arizona State Volleyball 05:10 Corporate PR, Taco Bell & Leaving the 9–5 08:40 Turning Social Media Into a Career 11:20 Alec’s “Psycho” — Confidence, Age & Motherhood 14:30 Her Relationship With Food + Orthorexia 19:45 Social Media as a Healing Tool 23:10 Friends, Support & Growing Online 26:40 Postpartum Glow-Up + Counting Macros 31:10 Brand Deals, Partnerships & Authenticity 35:00 Advice for Growing on Social Media 38:20 Cookbook Goals + Mommy Macros 41:30 Mic Drop: The Hottest Version of Yourself + Outro Follow the show: https://www.instagram.com/thenewportpsycho/ Follow Madison: https://www.instagram.com/madisonshreeve.np/ [https://www.instagram.com/madisonshreeve.np/] Follow Ashley: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyyestrada/ Follow Alec: https://www.instagram.com/alectreffs/ [https://www.instagram.com/alectreffs/] #TheNewportPsycho #Podcast #Motherhood #ContentCreator #OrangeCounty This show uses “psycho” as a way to name patterns we’re working through — not as a diagnosis.

Finding Your Person “Out in the Wild” | Morgan Stiles Stern & George Stern

In this episode of The Newport Psycho, hosts Madison Shreeve & Ashley Estrada sit down with Morgan Stiles Stern and her husband, George Stern, for a real conversation about what keeps a relationship healthy — even when life gets loud. Morgan opens up about the moment she first misread George as “rude,” how she knew he was her person by date three, and the “out in the wild” meet-cute where George approached her sweating bullets (no apps, no games). They also talk spiritual growth as their shared “psycho,” planning the wedding, why neither of them cried, and the one mindset shift that turns conflict into teamwork. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro: “heart of gold” + first impressions 00:48 Meet Morgan & George Stern 02:35 The big question: “What’s your psycho?” 05:10 Morgan’s world: real estate + Pilates studio 06:42 George’s Huntington Beach roots 10:07 “Our psycho is spiritual growth” (and why it matters) 12:46 “Do something for yourself” + the mindset shift 14:46 “Date three… I knew.” 14:58 Meeting “out in the wild” (no apps) 17:13 He approached her “sweating bullets” (art + Dali story) 23:27 Engagement + wedding planning 26:07 “Did you cry?” (the funniest moment) 29:54 Spiritual retreats + building together 34:40 “Fanciest gala / Bravo” + keeping it fun 36:04 Barbie vs. Bratz (unexpected childhood tangent) 37:27 Their wellness brand + pure shea butter 41:30 The “rude” misunderstanding (communication reality check) 45:11 “Teammates. Always.” (relationship gold) 46:32 Where to follow Morgan & George + outro Follow the show: https://www.instagram.com/thenewportpsycho/ [https://www.instagram.com/thenewportpsycho/] Follow Madison: https://www.instagram.com/madisonshreeve.np/ [https://www.instagram.com/madisonshreeve.np/] Follow Ashley: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyyestrada/ [https://www.instagram.com/ashleyyestrada/] #TheNewportPsycho #Podcast #RelationshipAdvice #Marriage #OrangeCounty This show uses “psycho” as a way to name patterns we’re working through — not as a diagnosis.