Ashley Graham takes on the Bella Twins in a no-holds-barred conversation about wrestling, reality TV, family, and their NYT best-seller, Incomparable. The stars of E!’s hit reality show Total Bellas get real about wardrobe malfunctions in the ring, the locker room culture of WWE, pregnancy, and so much more. #prettybigdeal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettybigdealpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prettybigdealpod Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/prettybigpod YouTube: www.youtube.co...
Dec 22, 2020•58 min•Season 3Ep. 7
It’s mother-daughter day on Pretty Big Deal! On a very special episode, Ashley Graham and her mom Linda sit down with Red Table Talk’s Jada Pinkett Smith and Adrienne Norris (a.k.a. Gammy) for an intergenerational conversation on parenting, dating, representation and so much more. NEW EPISODES: every Tuesday morning PBD listeners can get the Flawless Cleanse for 10% with code Ashley10 on flawlessbeauty.com . #prettybigdeal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettybigdealpod Facebook: https://w...
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Ashley Graham sits down with freedom fighter Patrisse Cullors to learn about her art and activism. We get to know about the woman behind the Black Lives Matter movement and let her tell us in her own words who she is, what she stands for, and how you can help. NEW EPISODES: every Tuesday morning #prettybigdeal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettybigdealpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prettybigdealpod Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/prettybigpod YouTube: www.youtube.com/ashleygraha...
Dec 08, 2020•56 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Ashley Graham chats with Kelly Rowland about her new music, the double standard for women in the music industry, and being a mama. She also speaks on her involvement with Beyonce’s Black Is King and her new Lifetime Christmas movie. Plus, some heartwarming stories about her six-year-old son, Titan and what Kelly told him about Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy. NEW EPISODES: every Tuesday morning #prettybigdeal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettybigdealpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...
Nov 24, 2020•48 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Ashley Graham sits down with the fearlessly faithful, boldly beautiful and incredibly down-to-earth Hailey Bieber. Mrs. Bieber talks about her journey with religion, how she learned to rise above the haters, and some of the gifts therapy has given her. NEW EPISODES: every Tuesday morning #prettybigdeal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettybigdealpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prettybigdealpod Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/prettybigpod YouTube: www.youtube.com/ashleygraham Websit...
Nov 17, 2020•46 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Ashley Graham sits down with comedian, podcaster and book biz boss-lady Phoebe Robinson. The “Dope Queen” tells us all about her new publishing imprint and production company, Tiny Reparations, her bestie Forever First Lady Michelle Obama, and using her platform to create change and speak truth to power. Plus, Pheebs finds a silver lining in the dumpster fire that was 2020. NEW EPISODES: every Tuesday morning #prettybigdeal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettybigdealpod Facebook: https://...
Nov 10, 2020•41 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Ashley Graham sits down with comedian, TV host, actress and activist, Chelsea Handler. She speaks on her evolution, her journey with therapy, and why she’s optimistic about the election. Plus, a story that you have to hear for yourself about a time when Chelsea got too high while flying and how she’s become a cannabis entrepreneur. Chelsea Handler’s new comedy special, Evolution, is now streaming on HBO Max. NEW EPISODES: every Tuesday morning #prettybigdeal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...
Oct 27, 2020•37 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Pretty Big Deal is back for Season 3! Don't forget to subscribe to PBD wherever you get your podcasts to be the first to hear Ashley's conversations with trailblazing guests. Season 3 premieres on Tuesday, 10/27. New episodes drop on Tuesdays! Pretty Big Deal Productions Westbrook Media OBB Pictures & OBB Sound #prettybigdeal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettybigdealpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prettybigdealpod Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/prettybigpod YouTube: www.you...
Oct 26, 2020•46 sec
Ashley Graham sits down with Casey Neistat! Casey is a filmmaker and boundary-breaking creator. After landing a show on HBO, Casey left traditional formats behind and took his talents to the internet – before that was the thing to do. His incredible videos made waves well before the birth of YouTube, and cemented the concept ‘going viral’ once the platform exploded. He’s a world class trailblazer and business owner that’s inspired a generation to do the impossible. HOST Ashley Graham GUEST Casey...
Apr 21, 2020•42 min
Ashley Graham sits down with a real life superhero, Amanda Nguyen! Amanda is the CEO of civil rights start up Rise —an organization she started after becoming a sexual assault survivor during her senior year of college. At the age of 28, Amanda has already written and passed more 30 laws for 80 million people. She’s also worked at NASA, the White House, and been nominated for the NOBEL PEACE PRIZE. Throughout her impressive activism, Amanda has never lost sight of her goal to travel to space — a...
Apr 14, 2020•38 min
Ashley Graham sits down with the dynamic Kathy Ireland! When Kathy burst on the modeling scene in the 80s, she quickly became a household name. She was featured in 13 consecutive Sports Illustrated issues with three covers of her own. In 1993, she launched kathy ireland Worldwide to much skepticism, but its success has landed her on the cover of Forbes twice. The company is now worth billions and has been named the 25th most powerful brand in the world by License! Global Magazine. Vitruvi is off...
Apr 07, 2020•33 min
Ashley Graham sits down with the ever-inspiring Jay Shetty! His motivational videos have garnered over 4 billion views. After spending three years as a monk, Jay knew his purpose was to bring messages of positivity to the masses. With his podcast On Purpose, Ellentube series Press Pause, and upcoming book, he’s furthering that exact mission. Vitruvi is offering 20% off your purchase at: vitruvi.com/prettybigdeal using code "PBD" HOST Ashley Graham GUEST Jay Shetty EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Ashley Grah...
Mar 31, 2020•57 min
Ashley Graham sits down with the incomparable Scooter Braun! Scooter is one of the most well-known music managers in the world. You know him for bringing us Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande and countless other amazing musicians. That said, he’s also broken barriers outside the music industry. Scooter’s business interests span across all industries. He’s seen incredible success in film, TV, tech and has revolutionized the role of philanthropy in pop culture. Vitruvi is offering 20% off your purchase ...
Mar 24, 2020•46 min
Ashley Graham sits down with the trailblazing Ibtihaj Muhammad! Ibtihaj is a world class fencer, 2016 Olympic Bronze medalist, and 5-time Senior World Champion. She was the first member of Team USA to compete in a hijab and has broken more barriers than we can count. In 2017, Barbie announced its SHERO line including a doll made in her likeness — fencing sword and all. To top it off, Ibtihaj is an accomplished author with books including her memoir Proud and the best-selling children’s book The ...
Mar 17, 2020•30 min
Ashley Graham sits down with the prolific Elaine Welteroth! Elaine is an accomplished magazine editor, television personality, and best-selling author. She was the youngest Editor-in-Chief at Teen Vogue and only the second black woman to hold that title in Conde Nast’s 107-year history. Through her leadership, Teen Vogue became the voice of a generation. These days, you can see Elaine as a judge on Project Runway, on the red carpet or traveling the world promoting her book More Than Enough. Vitr...
Mar 10, 2020•51 min
Ashley Graham sits down with the unstoppable Liza Koshy! Liza is an internet sensation turned actress, director, host, and so much more. In 2019, she was named one of Time Magazine’s Most Influential People on the Internet and has made Forbes 30 Under 30 list twice — she’s only 23, people! Liza was the fastest YouTuber ever to reach 10 million subscribers and has since more than doubled that number between her two channels. She’s gotten billions of views on her hilarious videos and is now breaki...
Mar 03, 2020•34 min
Ashley Graham sits down with the amazing co-founders and co-CEOs behind theSkimm, Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg! Carly and Danielle are two journalists turned media mavens that show no signs of slowing down. There’s a good chance you’ve heard of their newsletter — The Daily Skimm. You may even be one of their 7 million subscribers. At The Skimm, their mission is to “make it easier for millennial women to live smarter,” and they’ve accomplished that and then some. Between their newsletter, su...
Feb 25, 2020•40 min
Ashley Graham sits down with a true beacon of strength, Demi Lovato. Demi is a two-time Grammy-nominated singer, actress, and activist who stole our hearts from the moment she first flashed that winning smile. Her powerhouse vocals catapulted her to global stardom and the hits have never stopped. Over the years, Demi has been incredibly inspirational through her transparency and mental health advocacy. She’s a GLAAD Vanguard Award recipient with over 108 Million followers on social. She’s conque...
Feb 18, 2020•46 min
Ashley Graham sits down with the always uplifting, Cleo Wade! Cleo is an artist, poet, and author. Her best-selling books Heart Talk and Where to Begin offer comfort to those journeying towards healing and creating change in their lives and beyond. HOST Ashley Graham GUEST Cleo Wade EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Ashley Graham Penni Thow Scooter Braun EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Michael D. Ratner Scott Ratner Miranda Sherman CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Kelsey McWilliams Ava Coleman Kfir Goldberg Elias Tanner DIRECTED B...
Feb 11, 2020•37 min
Ashley Graham sits down with one of her favorite people on the planet — her husband Justin Ervin. Justin is a filmmaker, cinematographer, and... new father! You’ve seen glimpses of their life together on social media and most recently in the pages of Vogue. Join us for this very special episode of Pretty Big Deal featuring an appearance from a super tiny guest, the couple’s baby boy! HOST: Ashley Graham GUEST: Justin Ervin AND INTRODUCING: Isaac Menelik Giovanni Ervin EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Ashley...
Feb 04, 2020•30 min
Ashley Graham sits down with trailblazing designer, Chrisitian Siriano! Christian has been a champion of size inclusivity in fashion long before it started making headlines. Since the beginning of his career, his work has touched all size and price ranges — a balance few designers have attempted. After winning Project Runway in 2008, Christian capitalized on his newfound platform, grabbing prime placements in your favorite stores and runways across the world. He continues to make waves as a red ...
Jan 28, 2020•34 min
Ashley Graham sits down with a force to be reckoned with, Sophia Bush! Sophia is an actress, activist and host of the Work in Progress podcast. She is an outspoken change agent taking on the entertainment industry and the world at large. You’ve seen her in One Tree Hill, Chicago P.D. and countless other projects with work in front of and behind the camera. No matter where she is or what she’s doing, Sophia is an allstar ally using her platform to create change. Zola is offering 50% off your save...
Jan 21, 2020•42 min
Ashley Graham sits down with Grammy Award winning artist, Meghan Trainor! You've seen Meghan dominating radio, touring around the world, and judging on Fox's The Four and The Voice UK. Her first hit "All About that Bass" is a body positive anthem for the ages--and she's got plenty more where that came from. Her third major-label album Treat Myself drops January 21st 2020 #PrettyBigDeal Instagram: https://instagram.com/prettybigdealpod/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/prettybigdealpod/ Twitter: ht...
Jan 14, 2020•31 min
Ashley Graham sits down with a true multihyphenate, Shay Mitchell! Shay is an actress, entrepreneur, content creator, author and so much more. After her breakout role in Pretty Little Liars, she built a loyal platform of millions across social media and YouTube. Her success on the screen and online brought her to a lifetime goal: business owner. Forbes Magazine has called travel and lifestyle accessory brand BEIS “mega-successful” and business grown 200% in its first year Upcoming sponsor spoile...
Jan 07, 2020•38 min
Ashley Graham sits down with the incredible Arianna Huffington! You may know her name from The Huffington Post — the incredibly successful media platform she founded in 2005. Its unique style and reporting went on to win a Pulitzer prize. In addition, Arianna found great success as a political commentator and author of over 15 books. In 2016, Arianna left The Huffington Post in order to pursue a new passion — wellness. Her company Thrive Global aims to tackle burnout culture across the world — s...
Dec 17, 2019•43 min
Ashley Graham sits down with fashion icon and Harlem legend, Dapper Dan! You may know him as the Father of Logo Mania — and you’ve definitely seen his designs on artists, athletes, and runways across the world. Dap found his way into the fashion world when he was inspired to put his signature spin on looks from famous European brands. Decades after being forced to close his first shop and take business underground, Dap has returned to the mainstream, reopened his Harlem atelier, and taken his ri...
Dec 10, 2019•36 min
Ashley Graham sits down with the incredible Rosie Huntington-Whiteley! Rosie is a model, beauty enthusiast, and badass business owner. Her company Rose Inc is a wildly successful online forum that keeps visitors on the cutting edge of all things beauty. Rosie got her start as a catalogue model and jumped to the big leagues as a Victoria’s Secret Angel. After years on the catwalk, she capitalized on her platform by launching brands with companies she'd long-admired. Rosie's unique taste and busin...
Dec 03, 2019•41 min
Ashley Graham sits down with the hilarious Whitney Cummings! Whitney is a comedian, actress, writer, director, producer, show-runner, author, and most recently — host of the Good For You podcast. Her latest comedy special Can I Touch It? debuted on Netflix this summer featuring a life-sized robot clone of Cummings. In this episode, we talk about comedy, codependency and so much more. HOST: Ashley Graham GUEST: Whitney Cummings EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Ashley Graham, Penni Thow, Scooter Braun EXECUTI...
Nov 26, 2019•47 min
Ashley Graham sits down with the dynamic Emily Ratajkowski! Emily aka Emrata is a badass business woman and iconic sex symbol. After Emily burst on the scene in 2013, she capitalized on her platform and began building businesses. Outside of fashion, she’s an outspoken activist who educates her followers just as much as she flexes on the Gram. In this episode, they talk about her fashion career, sex appeal, and her insane work ethic. HOST: Ashley Graham GUEST: Emily Ratajkowski Executive Producer...
Nov 19, 2019•42 min
Ashley Graham sits down with Paloma Elsesser. Paloma is a a model and style icon that got her big break when she was discovered by renowned makeup artist Pat McGrath on Instagram. After being chosen as Pat’s muse, things never slowed down. She’s covered magazines all over the world — including Vogue Arabia with yours truly. You can catch her on runways and working with brands like Glossier, Nike and Fenty Beauty. On top of it all, she’s a steadfast advocate for diversity and inclusion, body posi...
Nov 12, 2019•41 min•Season 2Ep. 3