Under the Influence Podcast

This week on Under the Influence Podcast, Whitney Eckis welcomes local San Diego native Ashley Spedale. Ashley is a one of kind influence that offers everything from Djing to being a personal growth brand coach. Did we mention she is also a unicorn? She enjoys adorning her daily attire with rainbows and maintaining her perfectly pink hair. Ashley shares her story with Whitney on her successful career as a makeup artist that led her to her passion of helping others find their true fulfillment in growing their businesses! 

This week on Under the Influence Podcast, Whitney welcomes on Eckis Marketing client Laura Nielsen, creator of The Grown Up Girl. We talk social media, starting and launching a brand on based on your story, and finding your craft! 

This week on Under the Influence Podcast, Whitney welcomes on the co-creators of Breaking Beauty Podcast, Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins. Both long-time beauty editors, Jill and Carlene, have interviewed the biggest trailblazing beauty founders for magazines for more than a decade —from Emily Weiss at Glossier to Tiffany Masterson at Drunk Elephant — and they've gotten to know many of the genius creators behind the most top-shelf beauty products. Whitney, Jill, and Carlene discuss what influence means to them as well as what its been like transitioning from Beauty editor to professional podcaster! 

This week on Under the Influence Podcast, Whitney welcomes on Equality and Transgender Activist Billie Lee from Bravo's hit show Vanderpump Rules. Whitney and Billie Lee chat about her journey to discovery and her self love story. Billie also shares her side of constantly being in the spotlight, reality tv, and the impacts of social media on mental health. Billie Lee also shares and educates the Under the Influence listeners on the transgender community and ways in which we can help the community for the better! 

Whitney welcomes Lexi Lomax, creative genius behind Ooh La La Salon and New School Beauty Mastermind program. They discuss success, bringing beauty and business together, and learning from failure. They also explore the impact of social media on the beauty industry and the importance of self-belief. The podcast covers favorite Instagram accounts, self-love practices, cocktails, reality TV shows, and podcast recommendations. They share favorite books and admire Sheline Johnson, a heart-centered business owner.

On this week's episode of Under the Influence Podcast, Whitney welcomes Amy Duncan, founder, and creator of Mowellens. Mowellens believes in the beneficial properties of the cannabis plant to optimize our overall health and wellness. Amy shares her journey in studying the health benefits and properties in cannabis after finding our her beloved husband had a brain tumor. Amy shares her story as she worked to find what helped him and eventually what lead to creating a successful CBD based business. 

This week on Under The Influence Podcast, Whitney welcomes on Amanda Lauren. A "Jackie of All Trades", Amanda has written for Real Simple, Forbes, and is the CoHost of Things We Are Too Lazy To Blog About. Whitney and Amanda chat about all things influential and how to go after your dream career while still building your following! 

On this week’s episode of Under the Influence Podcast, Whitney welcomes on the model, former playmate and women’s activist, Jessa Hinton. Jessa shares her story from a successful model to empowering women via her social influence. Jessa dives into cutting the bullsh*t with influence and how she has seen the social media game changer. Jessa brings a new and refreshing look into being authentic and transparent about your story and building a true audience.

On this week episode of Under the Influence Podcast, Whitney welcomes on Candice Puthawala, the creator of Beauty Bar Chocolate. They talk Candice's beginning in fashion and how she desired to create a new space in the wellness (and chocolate) space. Candice provides incredible value and insight into how she created her business from her passion to create a product that was both beneficial in the wellness and beauty industry.     

On this week's episode of The Bachelor...wait...we mean Under the Influence Podcast, we welcome on Robby Hayes! Robby was not only one of the most notable contestants on ABC's The Bachelorette and The Bachelor in Paradise but he also is the founder of his own Influencer Agency, Rebella. Listen to him and Whitney chat business start-ups, influencers, brand deals and how Robby has created an empire from his experience with reality tv.