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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.

Alexi Pappas is an Olympic runner and an award-winning actor and writer. Her memoir-in-essays, "Bravey," was one of my favorite books of the year. She opens up about chasing her wildest dreams, competing at + becoming a national record holder in the 2016 Rio Olympics. But it was what happened AFTER the Olympics that really shaped her. She had severe clinical depression hit, so badly she almost took her own life. With the help of a doctor who helped her see her mental pain the same way as her physical pain-- she has a whole new understanding of mental health and is sharing with us today:  How it was who she least expected who helped convince her to go for her Olympic dream.  Why you should embrace satellite mentors. The unsuspecting mental health battle she faced after her Olympic High How we need to reframe chasing our dreams and “enjoying the journey.”  How we all need to learn to expect and prepare for “a dip” after reaching our goals. What she’s learned about herself through running and through going for all of her big dreams. Good Pain Vs. Bad Pain and how to know the difference. What she wants her legacy to be. Losing her mother to suicide at a very young age + how her relationship with her mother fluctuates even though she’s passed away.  Produced by Dear Media.

What does it mean to be Man Enough? Today we are digging in with Justin Baldoni. You probably know Justin from his role as Rafael Solano on the massively popular series ‘Jane the Virgin’, or as a director of the acclaimed film Five Feet Apart. He is on a mission to ‘undefine masculinity’— strip away unhealthy expectations and create more space for men (and everyone else) to fully be themselves.    In his book Man Enough’, which has evolved into a  podcast community, he shares stories of how society rarely provides space for men to be whole. Today Justin shares his own hurt and the learnings that have come from those experiences. We talk about:    How he realized he was “crowdsourcing” his personality. The key differences in male friendships vs. female ones and what needs to change in order for men to have stronger friendships with other men. The number one question we need to start asking men and boys. Why men need to learn to allow themselves to feel. Why bad feelings can be good. The Patriarchal Pyramid  The insecurities men face when it comes to their bodies. Why women need to be mindful of their own misogyny. How he knew his wife Emily was ‘the one’.   Produced by Dear Media.

Marianna Hewitt is one of the OG influencers with over 1 million followers, was named WWD Beauty Inc's Influencer of the Year, and cofounder of the successful clean skincare brand Summer Fridays. Today she’s here to give both some insight and inspiration. We talk about:  How she got her start in LA and what it finally took for her to go after her dreams. How she pivoted when she realized her dream of being a TV host wasn’t actually what she wanted. What people don’t understand about the work that goes into being an influencer. The start and launch of her brand Summer Fridays and what she learned from it. How it’s okay to launch a brand even if there are already similar products in the marketplace. The “Why NOT me” mindset she’s always had and how that has helped her succeed.  What being an influencer has taught her. How to use social media to build a successful brand  The importance of aesthetics and an Instagram-able brand The motto she lives by (Love this one!)  Produced by Dear Media.

Lindsay Peoples Wagner was in her late twenties when she became the Editor in Chief of Teen Vogue, making her the youngest Editor-in-Chief in Conde Nast’s History. Now she’s the Editor-in-Chief of New York Magazine’s Fashion Vertical, The Cut and co-founder of the Black in Fashion Council. Today she shares:  What it’s like starting out in the fashion industry when you don’t come from money and how she made it happen. Why it’s her mission to open the door to the fashion industry + tell better and more diverse stories The gut decision that changed her career We discuss her viral article “What It’s Really Like To Be Black + Work In Fashion” + the effects of having to dim your light. The 24 hour rule  What she wore for her interview with Anna Wintour before landing the job as EIC of Teen Vogue. What style advice she would give her younger self. The mentor you really need vs. the mentor you think you need. Produced by Dear Media.