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Former WNBA player and current WNBA team owner of The Dream, Renee Montgomery:  Making history as a ‘first’ How basketball changed the trajectory of her life. Why she left the WNBA in 2020 What Kobe Bryant meant to the WNBA Why she thinks there is still such a discrepancy between equal pay in the WNBA & NBA and what needs to be done to close the gap. What people are missing by not watching the WNBA What it was like to become one of the youngest owners of a sports team Why it’s important to her to be ‘the YES’ for others Working with family  How sports prepared her for business in more ways than she could have imagined  

Producer, Model, Actress, Author, Podcast host of “Lipstick on the Rim,” Lifestyle expert, mom (and of course hilarious TikTok/Reelz creator), Molly Sims is here! She is sharing so many amazing stories and inspiring life lessons including: How she got into modeling and why she quickly wanted to quit. Why she believes she suffers from body dysmorphia after years of working as a model and how that affects her now.  What it was really like to prepare for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Her thoughts on inclusivity in the modeling world. Why you should work for free sometimes (and how doing so changed her life) How to get unstuck in your life What she changed in her life to find her husband in her thirties  Why the person you marry will be different from the people you date Her must have beauty & skincare products  How you can create the life you want

Ginger Zee is the first ever female chief meteorologist at a major network. She reports the nation’s weather for “Good Morning America” and is also the managing editor of the climate unit at ABC News (you’ve also seen her on Dancing with the Stars). She’s chased her fair share of weather events through the years- hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and wildfires. But it was weathering a more personal storm that took her on a journey of self discovery. Ginger wrote openly about her mental health struggles in her first memoir ‘Natural Disaster’ revealing that after getting her dream job at ABC she checked herself into a mental health hospital. But Ginger says ‘Natural Disaster’ barely scratched the surface.  In her follow up memoir - ‘A Little Closer to Home’ Ginger is digging even deeper and telling us all about finding ‘the calm after the storm.’ We discuss: Why landing her dream job at Good Morning America pushed her to check into a mental health hospital. With all of the mental health struggles catalyzed by the pandemic- where does the mental health conversation need to go? How technology can help! How she thinks about the word ‘NO’ and people pleasing Processing trauma: “you can't delete trauma, you have to process it so that it does not cause stress for the rest of your life.” Her simple reframe to really grasp the lifetime care for your mental health  Advice on looking for a therapist that feels like a good fit.  Getting rid of limiting beliefs, being multifaceted, and thinking outside of the box in your career How she decides where to put her energy + her tip on how you can examine where to put your energy Ginger’s #1 Green swap for your home

When you have  too much to do, and more life to live… reclaim your Unicorn Space!  From the New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play and “the Marie Kondo of relationships” Eve Rodsky writes an inspirational guide for setting new personal goals, rediscovering your interests, cultivating creativity, and reclaiming your Unicorn Space. Today we talk about how to do that: People report something missing in their lives—that is, unless they create and prioritize time for activities that not only fill their calendars but also unleash their creativity.  Rodsky calls this vital time Unicorn Space—the active and open pursuit of creative self-expression in any form that makes you uniquely YOU. To help people embrace all the unlikely, surprising, and delightful places where their own Unicorn Space may be found, she speaks with trail blazers, thought leaders, academics, and countless real people who have discovered theirs everywhere—from activism to artistic endeavors to second careers. Rodsky reveals what researchers already know: Creativity is not optional. It’s essential. Though most of us do need to remind ourselves how (and where) to find it. With her trademark mix of research based, how-to advice and big-picture inspirational thinking, Rodsky shows you a clear path to reclaim your permission to have fun, manifest your own Unicorn Space in an already too-busy life, and unleash your special gifts and undiscovered talents into the world.   Follow Eve on Social Media:  Instagram Twitter Buy Eve’s Book   Produced by Dear Media.  

What is the formula for a successful relationship? Eve Rodsky, author of the bestselling book “Fair Play” (Hello Sunshine x Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick), is here to share her revolutionary, real-world solution to communicating with your partner for increased happiness and satisfaction. Married, partnered, or single, this conversation is eye-opening, inspiring and full of take-aways for your present and future self. Eve shares: How her marriage almost ended over blueberries (and why it didn’t end thanks to Fair Play and the system she created). Why over 30% of partnerships split over household + childcare duties and how we can change it. Why communication is the most important practice in your life. How to effectively communicate your boundaries  Why we need to treat our homes like an organization (“private lives are public issues”) The systemic devaluing of women’s time + how to reclaim it (and get rid of shame and guilt). Where have women been complicit in our own oppression? They key to couples effectively sharing responsibilities and the impact that has on happiness. Steps you can take in your relationship to be who you were meant to be  Follow Eve on Social Media:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everodsky/?hl=en Twitter:https://twitter.com/eve_rodsky?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor   Buy Eve’s Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/658397/find-your-unicorn-space-by-eve-rodsky/    Produced by Dear Media.

Two days before 2022— the new year. How can we celebrate + reflect?  And it came to me. I just want to say thank you.    When I started the podcast I always thought about using the initials of PRETTYSMART, P.S. because each episode feels like a love letter. Today is my love letter to you.    I think some years are questions, and some years  are answers. We’ve asked a lot of brilliant people questions this year and one of the big takeaways I’ve had is that while it is really important to be a seeker, the ANSWER always lies within you. Everything you need is inside of YOU. This podcast, our guests, this platform, and most of all, your messages have made me realize that. And so I want to thank you for giving me so much.   My wish for you this year is that you find both fulfillment and peace. In whatever relationship is causing you stress, in a work environment that feels frustrating, or even in your self work.    Fulfillment and peace are both fluid I think. They are never going to be things we can grab onto all of the time, but they are good north stars. So whichever kind of year this is for you- whether it’s one of questions or one of answers, know that wherever you are right now is where you are meant to be.    As a thank you to you today’s pod is a gratitude meditation to take us into the new year. Feel free to download it onto your phone to replay throughout the year.  And you know this wouldn’t be PRETTYSMART if I didn’t hit you with some facts. So we know now that gratitude literally changes our brain— It increases feelings of security and connectedness. It helps squeeze out negative feelings, and keeps the good ones aroundd longer…positive emotions tend to be like Teflon – they slide off us way too quickly. Gratitude lets us hang on to the positive for longer, and celebrate the good in our lives that we might otherwise move on too quickly from. It’s shown to help reduce anxiety and depression. And most of all it FEELS GOOD.   And we are so today lucky because none other than Jessie De Low recorded our gratitude meditaiton. She is really amazing at what she does…people all over the world try to book sessions with Jessie and we have our own special session with her today. If you aren’t familiar with Jessie’s work yet, I am going to briefly introduce her. Jessie DeLow is a Certified Yoga Instructor, Art Therapist, Manifestation Coach, and Co-Founder of How You Glow,. Jessie provides life-enhancing, enriching, and enlightening experiences to clients across the globe. Her sessions blend her background in therapeutic healing with spirituality, positive psychology and neuroscience. Her goal? To inspire people to live the most vibrant life possible and step into alignment with their soul’s true calling.   And with that— Thank you.  Produced by Dear Media.

Angela Yee holds her own as a radio DJ, and the only female co-host on the syndicated radio morning show “The Breakfast Club.” She had an unexpected launch into radio, but she’s proven with her work ethic and hustle that she’s a force - and voice - worth listening to. Today Angela shares: How she landed her first radio show + the importance of a good work ethic What it’s like for women working in the music industry Taking vacation days to propel your career forward Why she thinks your co-workers shouldn’t be your friends  What she’s learned from men in hip hop Getting the celebrity tea/ her revealing interview with August Alsina and Will + Jada Smith’s reaction What interviewing celebrities such as Rick Ross, August Aslina, and Wale, have taught her about building authentic relationships rooted in trust The sacrifices she has made for her job Being an entrepreneur and her #1 financial tip SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: @angelayee Twitter: @angelayee Facebook: @teamyee Produced by Dear Media. 

What book prompted his run for President What surprised Yang the most about running for President What were President Biden, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren & Pete Buttegieg were like behind the scenes? Why he thinks our country is more divided than ever before Media’s role in our country’s division Why the two party system is failing us His new third party- the Forward Party and how it could change politics The machinery of American democracy is failing –Yang’s bold new ideas to rewire our country for twenty-first-century problems  Is it possible/reasonable to stay optimistic? Yang’s message to young people What he hopes his legacy to be. Purchase his national bestselling book FORWARD, here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/667341/forward-by-andrew-yang/   Follow Andrew Yang on social media:    Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/andrewyang/?hl=en   Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndrewYang?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor   Learn more about Andrew Yang + the Forward Party: https://www.andrewyang.com/

Why do women feel flat despite eating well and working out the same way as their male colleagues? The answer lies in gender bias. Dr. Stacy Sims, PhD, a Female Athlete Performance Physiologist specializing in sex differences is widely recognized as a visionary across the sports performance industry and viral Ted Talk: Women are Not Small Men.  Dr. Stacy dispels myths about women’s bodies we have been taught The best workouts/foods to eat for recovery for each phase of your cycle How COVID completely shifted women’s health Trans men & women compete in sports against the other biological sex Marketing trick for women’s products: What it means to ‘Shrink It & Pink It’ and what to beware of Women are not small men: Why women’s health data is so under researched and so underfunded Why are girls in sports nearly 2x more likely to drop out in puberty? Will we see men + women play on the same professional sports teams? Stacy’s favorite post workout meal + #1 tip to improve sleep  What is the real meaning of sport  Produced by Dear Media.

Founder of the successful company Arrae + shot of the podcast Dream Bigger, Siffat Haider joins PRETTYSMART today. After having a horrible history with her own health for years, Siffat noticed a gap in the wellness industry and sought to create a supplement for women that was effective and beautifully packaged. That was the impetus for Arrae - natural supplements that offer women relief from bloat and anxiety. Using her wedding money to start the business, Siffat utilized instagram and influencers to get her product in front of consumers and was profitable in just three short months. And today she’s here to tell us her journey from writer/blogger to wellness entrepreneur. Siffat opens up about: How to use Instagram + influencer marketing to get noticed Noticing a gap in the wellness industry Wanting to create a supplement that makes women feel their best Building trust with the consumer Great advice for entrepreneurs Using her own money to launch the company Being methodical about money On spending money on branding Her best negotiating tip The smartest decision she ever made     Produced by Dear Media.