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Happy New Year! We’re kicking off the 2021 with Olivia’s first-ever solo show. In this episode, she answers all your questions submitted via Instagram - from what her childhood was like, to moving to NYC, a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating Friend of a Friend, and more.   If you like what you hear - leave us a review! We’d love to hear your feedback on shows like this moving forward and topics you want to hear. And don’t forget to subscribe to Friend of a Friend on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.   Have a question? DM Olivia on Instagram here: Instagram.com/LivvPerez    Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hilary Sheinbaum is a writer who’s contributed to publications like The New York Times, Marie Claire, New York Magazine, Forbes, and more. This week, she released her first book, The Dry Challenge: How to Loose The Booze for Dry January, Sober October, and Any Other Alcohol-Free Month, an exploration of the incredible life-changing benefits of abstaining from alcohol for one month. In 2017, Hilary and a friend waged a bet: whoever could complete Dry January would win a free dinner to any restaurant of their choice in New York City. Hilary won, and not only did she feel completely different, but she was instantly inspired to spread the word about her experience. The book, which acts more like a guidebook, provides a comprehensive plan to help you tackle Dry January, Sober October, and other booze-free challenges. Whether you’re thinking of participating in Dry January, Sober October, or want to choose a time of your own, this book walks you step-by-step through one drink-free month, from making a plan to sharing the news with friends and family (and what to do when someone tries to sabotage it) to getting back on track if you slip up and have a drink (or two). In this episode, Hilary tells us about the physical, emotional, and financial impacts of taking a month off of alcohol, what we can expect from her first book, and how this year’s Dry January will be different than any before.   Check out The Dry Challenge: How to Loose The Booze for Dry January, Sober October, and Any Other Alcohol-Free Month here. https://www.amazon.com/Dry-Challenge-January-October-Alcohol-Free/dp/0062937707   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carson Meyer is a DONA certified Birth Doula, birth photographer, and founder of an all natural, sustainable skincare line C & The Moon. She attended New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study where she pursued studies in child development, art therapy, and alternative medicine. In 2016 Carson returned to Los Angeles and began her journey as a doula with training from Bini Birth founder and DONA President, Ana Paula Markel. Today, Carson is professionally trained to support parents in a non-medical capacity through pregnancy, birth and the initial postpartum period to help them achieve a healthy and satisfying birth experience. In this episode, Carson breaks down the process of working with a doula and the options available to mothers-to-be. We also talk about the issues facing our maternal care industry and how we can work together to bring deeper awareness and advocacy for women during the pregnancy process. And lastly, Carson shares some of her favorite resources, to the best books for expecting mothers to how we can show up for our pregnant loved ones in a time of isolation.   As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Carson is now hosting a community group called Growing Together. Growing Together is an intimate virtual circle for pregnant people interested in building community while deepening their knowledge around birth. This 12-session interactive circle covers topics such as healthy pregnancy practices for mind & body, childbirth education, tools for preparing for a hospital or home birth, comfort measures in labor, postpartum preparation and more. She offers weekly emails full of recipes, journaling prompts, expert advice and evidence based information. The sessions she leads not only offer you invaluable knowledge for birth and beyond, but also offer an intimate community of mothers to lean on. All mothers are welcome! The next session begins on January 6th - you can sign up here. https://www.carson-meyer.com/bookings-checkout/growing-together-january-2021?referral=book_button_widget&mc_eid=%5BUNIQID%5D   Follow Carson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ccmeyer/ Shop C & The Moon (One of Liv’s favorite skin scrubs ever!!) https://www.candthemoon.com/   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nyakio Grieco is a serial beauty entrepreneur. She’s the founder and creator of Nyakio Beauty, an award-winning skincare brand that paid homage to her beauty secrets learned as a child while visiting her grandmother and watching her use coffee beans to exfoliate her skin. In 2016, she sold the brand to Unilever and it’s now exclusively sold at Target with cult-favorite SKUs like their Cleansing Oil Balm and Rescue Oil. Today, she’s using her two decades worth of expertise in the beauty industry to launch a much needed business aimed at building a more inclusive beauty industry. Earlier this month, she co-launched Thirteen Lune, an e-commerce destination designed to inspire the discovery of beauty brands created by Black and Brown founders that resonate with people of all colors. The website sells products made for all people by BIPOC-owned brands, features a through fully curated selection of products made specifically for Black and Brown people, and emphasizes ally brands that have made a measurable effort to create an inclusive product lineup. Launched with thirteen brands, an editorial platform, and a long list of allies, also known as their “Vanguard,” Thirteen Lune's mission is to reframe how Black and Brown beauty brands are perceived not only from an industry perspective, but also for the consumer, giving each brand a platform to sell, educate, and engage with wider audience like never before. In this episode, Nyakio tells us about her experience building a beauty business pre-social media, a behind-the-scenes look at creating Thirteen Lune, and how everyone can take part in pushing their message of inclusivity forward.    Visit ThirteenLune.com and follow them on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thirteenlune/ Keep up with Nyakio on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nyakio/ Read Nyakio’s story for Refinery29 here https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/06/9849590/nyakio-grieco-black-entrepreneur-racism-covid-19-interview   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Friend of a Friend series featuring Olivia and her best friend, the founder of the Ocho System, a Nike Master Trainer, co-founder of System of Service, and Friend of a Friend alumni Joe Holder. Every first Monday of the month, they’ll be talking about everything from friendship, to health and wellness, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and a behind-the-scenes look at how they’re building their organization, System of Service.   Today is our last episode together as we close out the year! To say thank you to all of our loyal listeners, we decided to answer all of your submitted questions for our final episode. We also re-cap 2020 - we talk through some of our biggest learnings and accomplishments, give some of our best career and life advice, and share our goals for the new year ahead. We’re so grateful to all of you - every post, DM, email, we’ve seen it all, see you, and so appreciate the support! Thank you!   Keep up with Joe on Instagram here Instagram.com/OchoSystem and Twitter here https://twitter.com/JoeHolder_   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Yuh-Line Niou is a New York Assemblywomen representing the 65th District of New York, encompassing Lower Manhattan neighborhoods such as the Lower East Side, Chinatown, the Financial District, and Battery Park City. She’s the first Asian-American woman to represent this district, and the first Asian-American Assemblywoman in Manhattan. She’s been elected twice into the New York State Assembly now, winning her recent re-election race by a landslide. Yuh-Line has dedicated her work to advocacy and representation, specifically around financial empowerment, advocating for low-income families, immigrants, and communities of color. Today, she’s in a battle to save her district, where the pandemic and economic collapse, along with xenophobia and racism, has hit her area and its small businesses the hardest. In this episode, we sit down with Yuh-Line to talk about the current landscape of her district nine months in to the Coronavirus pandemic, the policies she’s passionate about passing right now, and how we can help lend a hand in the relief efforts for one of the hardest hit regions by COVID-19.    To donate, visit https://www.nioufornewyork.com/ And follow Yuh-Line on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/yuhline_niou/ and Twitter here https://twitter.com/yuhline   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When Naomi Elizée was a young girl, her vision board was filled with images most aspiring fashion girls dreamed about - a print out of the Vogue masthead, a dream title circled, and an encouraging sign that read, “You Can Do It!.” Today, she’s the Associate Market Editor at Vogue where she oversees swim, lingerie, and the French market, setting trends and liaising for the magazine with some of the biggest brands in the world. When she’s not doing that, she’s a content creator and model for brands like Free People, Nike, and Uniqlo, and the host of her podcast So… What Do You Do Again? Each week on SWDYDA, Naomi invites trailblazing women, from Precious Lee to Marjon Carlos, to join her in conversations with the goal of celebrating women of color and inspiring her young listeners to see what goes on behind the hustle. In this episode, Naomi shares how she hustled from a small town in Florida to manifesting her place on the Vogue masthead and how she’s using her role to champion Black designers and usher in a new era of fashion.    Listen to So… What Do You Do Again? here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/so-what-do-you-do-again/id1459770134   And follow Naomi on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/naomielizee/   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Noma Dumezweni is a British actress who’s currently starring as Haley Fitzgerald in HBO’s new hit series, The Undoing. She’s also starred in productions like Normal People, Mary Poppins Returns, and as Hermione Granger in the original West End and Broadway runs of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which garnered her a Laurence Olivier Award and a Tony Award nomination. In this episode, Noma tells us about her upbringing in England as a refugee from Swaziland, to a behind-the-scenes look at creating The Undoing. She also gives us some of her best advice, from why she loves getting older to how we can be more present in a time of chaos.    The Undoing is currently airing every Sunday night on HBO and HBOMax at 6PM PT. From writer David E. Kelley (Big Little Lies) and director Susanne Bier (The Night Manager), the new limited series focuses on Nicole Kidman’s Grace Fraser, a successful therapist, and her devoted husband, Jonathan (Hugh Grant), and their young son who attends an elite private school in New York City. A chasm opens in Grace's seemingly perfect life: a violent death, a missing spouse, and a chain of terrible revelations as her husband becomes the lead suspect in a murder case. If you haven’t gotten into it yet, get binging! Warning: there will be spoilers in this episode.    Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marissa Ingrasci, a teacher and coach from The Hoffman Institute, joins us on this week's show to guide us through a Quadrinity Check - a time to check in with your body, emotional self, intellect, and spiritual self. This episode was recorded on November 3rd, Election Day, and while we aren’t sure where we’ll be by the time you’re listening to this, we know that no matter the outcome, everyone listening can use an opportunity to re-center and ground themselves after a challenging week.    The Hoffman Institute Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to transformative adult education, spiritual growth, and the personal dimensions of leadership. They serve a diverse population from all walks of life who are seeking clarity in all aspects of their lives. Learn more about The Hoffman Process here https://www.hoffmaninstitute.org/ and tune into their live Quad Checks available daily on their Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hoffmanprocess/.   Tradesy: Use code FRIEND for $50 off $250 Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Friend of a Friend series featuring Olivia and her best friend, the founder of the Ocho System, a Nike Master Trainer, co-founder of System of Service, and Friend of a Friend alumni Joe Holder. Every first Monday of the month, they’ll be talking about everything from friendship, to health and wellness, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and a behind-the-scenes look at how they’re building their organization, System of Service. Tomorrow is Election Day, and no doubt the most important election we’ve ever experienced. Joe and Olivia discuss their hopes, anxieties, and observations from the days leading up to this monumental moment - from voter suppression to down ballot elections - and how to cope with the upcoming week. They also talk through how they best manage expectations, professionally and personally, which will no doubt come in handy during a time when things feel a bit out of our control. And stick around to the end where they answer some of your questions submitted via Instagram, listed below!   Questions answered: 1. Joe - tell us about your friendship with Tamara Nopper and her incredible research. 2. What’s a topic that you’ve recently become interested in and are digging deeper into? 3. How to meet friends in a pandemic and some of your best conversation starters? 4. Joe - do you recommend the Hadza Diet that’s popular in Tanzania? 5. How do you invite friends to be interested in personal growth?   Have a question or comment you want us to talk about on the show? Submit your questions on the Friend of a Friend review page.  Follow Joe on Instagram @OchoSystem and on Twitter @JoeHolder_ Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.