Everything is the Best

Marjon Carlos is a journalist, public speaker and your favorite auntie. I have loved this woman for many years and was so excited to get her on the podcast. We talk about her recent cover stories with Carbi B and Mary J Blige, how she became a writer, what it was like working for Vogue, and the importance of just saying “fuck it”.   www.woomoreplay.com with code BEST for 20% off your order!   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.

Dr. Maddahi DDS is a board-certified cosmetic dentist in Beverly Hills, author of,  “The Toxic Overload” and creator of Oral Essentials. He has seen over 10,000 patients since he opened his practice in 1987, has been voted one of America's Top Dentists in the field of Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry by the Consumer Research Council of America and received the Best of Beverly Hills Award from the United States Commerce Association. I wanted to have Dr. Maddahi on for two reasons, one, my father was a dentist, so I have I real understanding of the role dental hygiene plays in our overall health, and two, the all-natural line of products he has developed are absolutely revolutionary. Dr. Maddahi, is a huge advocate for removing toxins from your routine. He has spent YEARS doing research on various toothpaste and mouthwashes, and the results are extremely scary.  We discuss how the mouth is a microbiome, so keeping good bacteria is just as important as killing the not so favorable kind, tips and tricks for keeping your mouth in good health and the terrifying results he found during his research on mouthwash. He also tells us how his children play vital roles in his business, and how our generation is going to change the world. I wish I could give this man a hug. Enjoy!   www.functionofbeauty.com/BEST for 20% off your first order! www.hellorory.com/BEST to try out Nightly Defense for just $5! www.usualwines.com with code BEST for $8 off your first order, and get the first glass free!   Show Notes: www.drmaddahi.com instagram.com/oral_essentials instagram.com/the_smile_expert   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.

How Long Gone is a podcast hosted by Chris Black, founder of Done to Death Projects, and Jason Stewart, a  podcast producer, creative, DJ and food enthusiast.  They graciously had me on their podcast recently, and so I thought I’d return the favor. This episode is really just a bunch of bro’s bro-ing. These guys are incredibly witty, and with years of experience in the industry, they have an extremely entertaining dialogue in regards to fashion and culture. We mostly just discuss food and cancel culture while they make fun of me. Enjoy!   Chris - instagram.com/donetodeathprojects Jason - instagram.com/themjeans   www.milkandhoney.com with code PIA15 to get 15% off your next order! www.usualwines.com with code BEST for $8 off your first order and try your first glass Free!   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.

At 23, Afton Vechery was working in healthcare and private equity, when she started looking into women’s health and IVF clinics, specifically the unaddressed emotional component and lack of proactive fertility education. After her doctor declined her request to test her hormone levels, Afton had to go a fertility clinic, where she was charged $1,500 for a basic panel. And so began the journey to Modern Fertility, a women’s health company that provides a comprehensive, fertility hormone test you take at home for only $159. They also provide research, education, and support so you can present your doctor with your findings, and can make informed decisions about your life plan, and starting a family. In her research, Afton talked to thousands of women who received misinformation, roadblocks, and conflicting advice while just trying to be proactive about their health. Modern Fertility believes that we all deserve clinically sound information, so we can do what's right for us, whatever that may be. They believe that having a reliable, trusted resource for reproductive health information is a right — not a privilege. You all know I have been struggling my fertility, and specifically, our almost impossible healthcare system, so I am beyond happy to share this information with all of you so you can prevent what I’m going through now. Also, pro tip, Modern Fertility has an ovulation kit that you scan into the app, so you know exactly when you’re ovulating. Genius. Enjoy!   www.milkandhoney.com with code PIA15 for 15% off your next order! www.monkey47.com to learn more, drink responsibly!   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.

Taking a break from a long term relationship, character traits and traditions we hope to pass to our children, diving into a relationship when you're depressed.   www.FunctionofBeauty.com/BEST to save 20% on your first order! www.hellorory.com/BEST fo try nightly defense for just $5! www.usualwines.com and use code BEST for $8 off your first order and try your first glass on them!   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.

Dianna Cohen, the founder of one of my favorite haircare brands, Crown Affair, started the company after a Google doc detailing her hair care ritual became a sensation. Not only was it helpful, it became communal, with friends, and friends of friends, chiming in and telling their hair rituals. It became obvious there was something missing in the market, a brand that told stories, rather than promoting what someone’s hair should look like. Once she took a deep dive, she was horrified at her findings, and spent two years developing Crown Affair, launching with very high-quality products at a fraction of the usual market price. This episode is important for a few reasons, the first being this girl has worked at some of the best, most disruptive companies of our time. We discuss breaking into the job world, what it’s like to consult for other brands, the importance of social media, and she talk a shit ton about hair. And I’m going to go on record here and tell you, the hair oil is one of the single best products I have ever used in my lifetime, and I’m a greaseball that doesn’t use hair oil. Go follow this charming angel at @diannacohen and @crownaffair 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.

Simon Huck grew up in Canada with a dream to do PR and manage celebrities, and boy did he ever. After interning, hustling, couch surfing and more, he eventually began working closely with some of the biggest names in the world, including Kim Kardashian. His career took a detour a couple years ago, when he and a friend were talking about the lack of informative, easy, and charming disaster preparedness kits, leading to the birth of Judy. Over 60% of Americans have no emergency plan, and Judy wants to change that statistic. In this episode we discuss Simon’s career, genesis of the Judy, and what it's like to disrupt an industry you know nothing about. Personally, I’m a huge fan - the kits are not only aesthetically pleasing, the contents are hand picked by preparedness specialists, easily identifiable and easy to use. More importantly, they make what is usually very unsexy, yet life changing information charming, oddly fun, and easily digestible. It’s a wildly informational episode. Also, don’t forget to stick around to the end of the episode, where Davide and I answer some of your relationship questions. Follow @simonhuck and @readysetjudy for more. 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.

Zaid Gayle is the co-founder of Peace4Kids, a non-profit, volunteer supported organization based on trust, equity and stability for children in foster care. I found out about the program from Instagram, after asking my audience how I can get involved in the foster care community. I was sent their profile by the hundreds, and quickly realized this was a uniquely special place. Peace4Kids listens, rather than teaches. They use volunteers, so the kids have an adult who has chosen them, rather than gets paid to be there. They work on building trusting relationships within their community of peers and adults who have experienced similar traumas, so they can reduce the likelihood of being re-traumatized, especially by adults who are not equipped to deal with the extreme behaviors and actions of a child who does not trust.  The youth learn to take ownership of their history which empowers them to determine its impact on their lives. Incredible programs, wildly successful individuals and even legislation has come out of this program. Please go follow @peace4kids on Instagram, considering donating and share this podcast - there is a lot of valuable information in here about empathy, systemic racism and the important role listening plays in changing lives.  www.functionofbeauty.com/BEST for 20% off your first order!!! 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.

Kristen Noel Crawley is an icon. She’s is a jewelry designer, gallery owner, and founder of KNC beauty, (you know, those charming lip and under eye masks you see on every human on Instagram) and now runs the KNC School of Beauty which provides the information necessary for people to start their own businesses. Kristen grew up in Chicago, and eventually made her way to Los Angeles with her husband and two young boys. Her fascination with beauty products and willingness to share her finds, lead her to become an Elle magazine contributing beauty editor. After coming across lip masks on a trip to Tokyo, she realized the masks tasted horrible and were filled with toxins. Fast forward, KNC Beauty was born. We talk beauty (duh), the importance of networking, her journey, why she started the school of beauty and a lot of other funny shit you don’t want to miss. Follow Kristen @kristennoelcrawley and @KNCbeauty   www.sakara.com/BEST for 20% off your first order!   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.

Alisa Vitti is the coolest kind of geek – specializing in hormonal biochemistry, functional nutrition, endocrinology, epigenetics, and neuropsychology, she has spent most her life studying, researching, personally applying, and globally teaching how to stop hormonal chaos and get into hormonal flow. She founded FLO Living as a virtual online health center to help women solve their hormonal symptoms from anywhere in the world. She published a book called WomanCode, which has been in the Top 50 bestselling women’s health books of all time since it was published, and her second book, In the Flo, has been my bible since this interview. Alisa believes in easy, affordable reproductive care. For over 15 years, she and FLO living have helped thousands of women around the world balance their hormones and reclaim their health with nutrition, supplements and lifestyle. Their proven protocol is backed by science and research to help you achieve real results. FLO Living treats hormonal imbalances, like PMS, PCOS, infertility, endometriosis, peri-menopause, missing/irregular periods and more. I want to apologize upfront for how emotional I am in this interview. If you know me, you know I’m in the midst of a fertility journey that thus far, isn’t going well, so this conversation was life changing. Download the app, buy the damn books and make the changes you need to feel good and get your body working. 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.