Having It All & Other Lies

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Estee Stanley: Fashion Stylist & Interior Designer Mar 10, 2021

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Sara talks to stylist, fashion and interior designer, author and entrepreneur Estee Stanley about the daily hack she uses to focus on everyday blessings, the extravagant highs and comedic lows of being a celebrity stylist, why she could never be satisfied pursuing just one career path and how she’s channeled “Going Bananas” during quarantine into a charitable endeavor.

Noura Sakkhija: CEO and Co-Founder of Mejuri Mar 03, 2021

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Sara talks to Noura Sakkhija, CEO and Co-Founder of Cult Favorite Jewelry Brand MEJURI about why women shouldn't wait around for someone else to buy them jewelry or anything else for that matter, how she had to work even harder during fundraising while 7 months pregnant with twin girls and why trying to incorporate meditation into her daily routine can feel like additional stress

Deepica Mutyala: CEO + Founder of LIVE TINTED Feb 24, 2021

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Sara talks to CEO + Founder of LIVE TINTED Deepica Mutyala about forging new paths for inclusivity and representation in the beauty industry, freezing her eggs and not her options despite cultural taboos and how transitioning from influencer to CEO taught her the difference between being “liked” and being respected.

Marissa Hermer: Entrepreneur, Author, Restaurateur and Owner of Olivetta and The Draycott Feb 17, 2021

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Sara talks to entrepreneur, author, restaurateur and owner of Olivetta and The Draycott, Marissa Hermer, about being a professional thrill seeker, the unique challenges of running a restaurant business during pandemic closures as well as launching a program to provide meals for first responders and the reality of what being on a “reality show” really looks like behind the scenes.

Sophia Bush: Actress & Activist Feb 10, 2021

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Sara talks with actress, activist, entrepreneur, global education access advocate and podcast host Sophia Bush about why maintaining a facade that everything is ok is a detriment to our society and ourselves, questioning the limits of what defines ENOUGH and why Grey’s Anatomy is the ultimate comfort companion she needed during a recent mandatory quarantine on location.

Daphne Oz: Emmy Award-Winning Television Host, New York Times-Bestselling Author, Chef, and Co-Owner and Chief LOUMinary of LOUM Beauty Feb 03, 2021

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Sara talks with Daphne Oz, Emmy Award-winning television host, New York Times-bestselling author, chef, and co-owner and Chief LOUMinary of LOUM Beauty, about realizing the importance of protecting your own happiness, three habits she’s found have dramatically improved her take on life, setting boundaries for yourself and setting expectations appropriately, and LOUM Beauty, a cruelty-free and vegan brand with a premise to undo the effects of stress on skin.

Debra Messing: Actress, Producer and Social Activist & Mandana Dayani: Creator & Co-Founder of I Am A Voter and Co-Host of The Dissenters Jan 27, 2021

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Sara sits down with Actress, Producer and Social Activist Debra Messing and Creator and Co Founder of I AM A VOTER Mandana Dayani to talk about what they’ve learned about themselves through advocating for others, how they’ve become braver in their pursuit of living according to their own value system and why they think “Having It All” isn't possible no matter how hard you work. We want to give a special thanks to our partner Monkey 47, the gin with an international cult following. To learn more about Monkey 47 Gin, visit their website at monkey47.com or Instagram @monkey47.

Amanda Gorman: Inaugural Youth Poet Laureate of the United States Jan 20, 2021

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Called “The next great figure of poetry in the US”, Amanda Gorman is a young force to be reckoned with. Sara talks with the writer, poet and Harvard Class of 2020 graduate about using spoken word poetry as therapy to overcome her speech impediment, wielding weapons of words to deconstruct the way we perceive social injustice and broken systems and what it was like to have to choose between getting to class and accepting Michelle Obama’s invitation to the White House. This episode was released in July 2020.

Chinae Alexander: Entrepreneur, Lifestyle Personality, Writer and Podcast Host Jan 20, 2021

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Sara sits down with the Entrepreneur to talk about finessing the truth en route to your dream job, asking friends to hold space for helping you to identify your talents and affinities and why we need to reduce the stigma around medication used for mental health.

Dr. Shereene Idriss: Board Certified Dermatologist Jan 13, 2021

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Sara and board certified dermatologist Dr. Shereene Idriss discuss her path to dermatology, having it all and, of course, all about skin care.