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What does it take to design for billionaire homeowners, celebrities like David Goggins, and NFL owners—while staying grounded in soul and intention? For interior designer Nour El Nasrani, it's about more than pretty spaces. It’s about feeling. The Lebanese-born, Vegas-based founder of By Nour Design joins Danielle to share how she built a luxury design business from scratch, the spiritual side of design, and what our homes secretly say about us.  Nour shares: How she landed her first client. The unlikely moment that changed her career—and made her fire her own boss What it was really like designing for Navy SEAL David Goggins The unexpected trait she uses to win over high-powered clients (hint: it's not her design degree) Why she never starts with a Pinterest or style board—and the questions she asks instead He 5 rules for making any room look expensive (without spending a fortune) The #1 mistake people make when designing a room (you’re probably doing it) How to create a home that actually helps you de-stress Why mood matters more than trend Thee rule she breaks in every room she designs How she transformed Danielle’s apartment + what the inspiration was behind it! Plus, a hilarious round of “Smash or Pass: Beige Edition,” and the quote that guides her work: “If a place has a soul, it remains alive forever.” If you’ve ever wanted a home that feels more like you, this episode is your blueprint. Follow Nour on Instagram here. Book rec: Live Beautiful by Athena Calderone

Skye P. Marshall is an Air Force veteran, Hollywood actress, caregiver, and relentless dreamer. With no agent, no connections, and no backup plan, Skye left the military and a corporate cubicle behind to pursue acting + built a thriving career from scratch. This episode is about the radical belief that you don’t need permission to begin– just vision, discipline, and the courage to build it brick by brick. Skye shares: Why fear is a biological superpower + how to channel it How the Air Force trained her for acting more than any drama school What she learned doing 7 years of background work How she booked Matlock with no agent The reason she refuses to set a timeline for success The “red towel red carpets” that sparked her childhood dreams How she bought her mom a house while caregiving through dementia Why imagination is the key to reinvention The mindset shift that changed everything: from “acting” to being Why every job—even catering—can be a strategic career move And the mantra that carries her through it all: “Survive until you thrive.” Follow Skye P. Marshall here. Book rec: The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. Check out her film Daft State on Youtube, Amazon Prime, Apple TV!

Jackie Jesko is a war correspondent turned filmmaker joins Danielle to unpack her new Hulu documentary on the life and legacy of Barbara Walters. But this isn’t just a conversation about one iconic journalist, it’s about the entire media ecosystem she helped create. Danielle has always wanted to be the millennial Barbara Walters, the kind of interviewer who could sit with heads of state, celebrities, and everyday people alike so it was incredibly fun to hear Jackie and Danielle explore: Why Barbara Walters was the original media gatekeeper How she reinvented herself after public “failure” Her strategy for booking presidents, dictators, and celebrities The underappreciated role of female ambition in shaping broadcast journalism How gossip, grit, and research became Barbara’s secret weapons Why Diane Sawyer sparked Barbara’s deepest insecurities The unseen emotional cost of being “the first” Why The View changed daytime TV forever The power of interviews as cultural time capsules And how Jackie unearthed never-before-seen footage that reintroduces Barbara in her own words If you care about storytelling, media, power, or pop culture…this episode isn’t just about Barbara Walters. It’s about the evolution of journalism, the complexity of legacy, and what it means to lead with questions. Watch Jackie’s film Tell Me Everything on Hulu.Book reccomendation: Audition by Barbara WaltersFollow Jackie Jesko on Instagram.

Maria Marlowe, an acne nutritionist and founder of GLO Biome, reveals how she tackled acne and gray hair with dietary changes instead of meds or Botox. She discusses the gut-skin connection, the myths behind skincare trends, and why she sees acne as a blessing. Maria shares her three-day Clear Skin Plan and highlights the power of probiotics and specific foods for hormonal balance. This enlightening conversation encourages trusting your body and embracing a natural approach to aging and skin health.

Celeste Headlee, a renowned journalist and NPR host, shares her journey from being a poor communicator to mastering the art of conversation. She discusses why maintaining eye contact isn't always effective and reveals the surprising neuroscience behind great exchanges. Celeste emphasizes the power of curiosity, the impact of small talk, and offers tools to diffuse conflict in just three questions. She highlights why younger generations crave meaningful connections and warns against performative listening, urging listeners to truly engage.

Sara Haines, co-host of The View and former anchor, shares her inspiring journey through career pivots and motherhood. She candidly reveals the rejections and challenges that shaped her, including a subway story that led to her big break. Sara discusses navigating the complexities of professional identity while being pigeonholed and the emotional toll that often accompanies success. Her unexpected encounter with a Facebook intern and her husband's advice about letting go of unattainable dreams emphasize her motto: 'being the person who tries' is the true win.

What if the answers to your biggest questions about your career, relationships, even your health are already inside you? You just haven’t learned how to access them… yet. In this episode, New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned intuitive Laura Day (beloved by Demi Moore, Brad Pitt, Fortune 500 CEOs, and Esalen attendees) reveals how to tap into your intuition and start creating the life you actually want. We unpack The Prism, her powerful system for breaking patterns, rewiring your reactions, and making clearer decisions, fast. Whether you're stuck in a loop, lacking confidence, or craving a breakthrough, Laura shows how small shifts can spark massive transformation. She shares: What intuition really is (and what it’s not) How to actually tap into your intuition (and why most people get it wrong) How to know what you actually want and how to go after it The real reason you keep repeating the same patterns What Laura says successful people (Oprah-level successful) all have in common Why trauma can sometimes be a doorway, not a dead end Why understanding is overrated + action is everything How to use your “Prism” to manifest the life you actually want How to tell if your “ego” is keeping you stuck—and how to fix it Laura’s wild experience with military-grade scientific testing on her intuition The difference between believing you're magical... and being the magic Follow Laura here.  Grab a copy of The Prism here.

Gabby Reece– former pro volleyball player, Nike’s first female signature athlete, co-founder of Laird Superfood, host of The Gabby Reece Show joins Danielle to talk about the real work of building a meaningful life. From the emotional tightrope of motherhood and ambition to the realities of aging, marriage, leadership, and letting go of people-pleasing, Gabby shares the lessons she's learned at every stage. What you’ll hear in this episode: How to build a life that won’t leave you full of regret What it means to “go first”—and how that philosophy shaped her life and career Her thoughts on Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka, and mental health in sports Her honest take on feminism, sport, and the sexualization of women’s bodies The quiet lie women are told about ambition—and how to design a life that actually fits What her volleyball career taught her about winning, feelings and how to take up space Why women in their 50s are calling it the “F.U. Fifties”—and what that really means What she teaches her daughters about ambition, self-trust, and body image. A behind-the-scenes look at her Nike shoe deal (the first of its kind for a woman) Wellness hacks she swears by (including the real reason she started drinking coffee at 45) The feminist contradiction she’s still wrestling with How marriage to Laird Hamilton has challenged and inspired her The quiet power of consistency, mentorship, and saying no without apology Follow Gabby here Listen to The Gabby Reece Show here.

Linda Ong, a cultural strategist and co-founder of Cultique, shares insights on how culture shapes consumer behavior. She discusses the importance of identifying cultural signals before they trend and the shift from exclusivity to experience in luxury. Ong explores how personal pain can enhance cultural intuition and explains why horror films thrive in uncertain times. With fascinating takes on Gen Z's contradictions and the evolving nature of brand identity, this conversation reveals the intricacies of analyzing culture in our rapidly changing world.

Karrueche Tran became a household name almost overnight—but for reasons that never told the full story. In this episode, she opens up about what it took to go from tabloid target to Emmy-winning actress and beauty founder, and the quiet resilience that helped her build a career and identity on her own terms. In this conversation, Karrueche shares: Why she almost quit acting—and the moment that changed everything How she handles rejection, auditions, and comparison even after winning an Emmy The power of staying graceful in a world that rewards drama Why she passed on reality TV—and how it protected her long-term career How she built Ruechi Beauty from personal pain points and self-care rituals The difference between money grabs and meaningful partnerships Her surprising take on dating, relationships, and love after heartbreak How therapy helped her identify old patterns—and choose better ones The pressure of the biological clock—and how she’s defining womanhood on her own terms Her beauty secrets, morning rituals, and the best skincare advice she’s learned on set Follow Karrueche here.  Check out Ruechi Beauty here.