I've been rejected by every single company you can think of at some point along my career, and the only way I've seen success is because I've fallen down and found the way to get back up. Here's how I handle rejection and remember that every no is a yes in 2 years.
Leslie Wolfson works at Swiftarc Ventures where her role is to fund women-founded companies in a variety of different sectors. Her love for finding new talent and early stage companies to fund is truly inspiring and will make all of you want to start companies that empower women!
BONUS EPISODE: THE ROAD TO FEARLESS. FEARLESS, my new show on LOCALISH, is officially out today! This is the second show I've pitched and landed on my own. This episode is about how I landed the show, got out of my comfort zone, and truly found my purpose once I left Radio Disney. Watch FEARLESS on LOCALISH/ABC at 11 AM EST today!
Recapping my move to Austin after being here for 1 year, how I've created the strongest friend group I've ever had, and what 2022 holds for the app I'm building.
Dr. David Ghozland, my beloved OBGYN based out of Los Angeles, is here to discuss birth control and the IUD with me. Plus, he chimes in on other forms of birth control on the market like PHEXXI and his thoughts on how birth control will progress in the future.
Louis Carreon is an incredibly influential artist and friend who I was lucky to interview on a yacht during Art Basel in Miami. We cover substance abuse, the definition of influence and how he's set himself apart in a saturated industry. This episode is definitely PG-13!
Rochelle Weitzner is the founder and CEO of Pause Beauty, a company that focuses on helping women tackle menopause. She is also the former CFO of Laura Mercier and CEO of Erno Laszlo.
The question y'all always ask about...How To Get Free Stuff. So you want to be an influencer? Perhaps you already have a company and want to know how to get sponsors for your upcoming projects? This question I get asked ALL of the time so I'm telling you my secret tips and tricks to getting everything you want, for free.
The one and only Kelly Rutherford from the OG Gossip Girl joins me on The New Unfiltered today with her business partner, Molly Hanten, of Shop Sovereign Collective. Kelly (who played Lily Van Der Woodsen on Gossip Girl) always wondered why fans couldn't shop the Gossip Girl closet after watching a new episode, which is how SSC came to fruition.
50% of people hate their job. Do you? Jonathan Javier is the founder and CEO of Wonsulting, a platform that helps you land your dream job and tells you every reason you haven't yet!
Mentor Match mentor and CEO of Être - a mentorship platform for girls, joins me to discuss cancel culture and mentorship. Recently named one the first 250 entrepreneurs on the Forbes Next 1000 List, Illana that mentors matter as early as middle school, and she brings girls directly into companies they select to meet female leaders face to face.
Diving into different personality types according to a book we should all read called "Surrounded by Idiots" (Thomas Erikson) featuring my mom, who you guys love more than me.
Mentor Match mentor and financial Dr. Yashoda is an ICF Certified coach as well as a Certified Money Coach, helping women physicians who have unique struggles in medicine around burnout, sexism and discrimination. As an attending physician for more than 20 years, she has helped mentor a number of medical students, residents and also pre-med college students. She also has mentored other physicians who want to start and run businesses or have general questions about leadership and entrepreneurship...
Nichole Holmes and Sarah Miller join me from the hit Netflix show Marriage Or Mortgage to discuss buying a house, planning a wedding and budgeting!
Happy Labor Day! Short episode since it's a holiday, but discussing my new deal with Disney/ABC, how I got rejected from one network but signed with another (rejection is always a yes in 2 years, sometimes 2 days) and how my look on relationships has changed since meeting my boyfriend!
Dr. Jill Grimes stops by to discuss the coronavirus vaccine & her honest thoughts on whether or not you should get the vaccine. Jill is the most hip doctor out there, and her feedback on side effects, effectiveness and more are worth listening to. Listener note: this episode was filmed in March. There is new data and research out there. Please stay educated and get vaccinated!
I'm kicking off this episode explaining more about my slightly bizarre personal life since all of you loved hearing from Audrey. Plus, a little bit of a battle between Austin and LA & how my decision should influence you to take the risk of moving.
Looking at the timeline of my how career evolved looks easy to achieve. Until you realize how much has gone into building my brand. The more passion you have for something, the more willing you will be to stay strong during the times you're frustrated or rejected.
Serious celeb on this episode today. Meet my mother, Audrey. How did she end up in America? Did I show signs of being different from a young age? Plus, what parents should know about kids who show signs they are different. Follow The New Unfiltered and Alexa Curtis at @thenewunfiltered and @alexa_curtis on social media.
Season 1 has wrapped, and I'm moving to Austin, Texas! I'm telling you why I've decided on Austin, how LA has changed my life in the past 3 years, and what's next for the Be Fearless Summit.
Nick Hamburger is the founder behind the egg white protein chip, Quevos. Sold in national retailers like Whole Foods and Amazon, Quevos started as a hobby in college in an attempt to create a chip for diabetics. After dropping out of college halfway through, Nick embarked on continuing to pursue the chip company to satisfy mouths across the country!
Hi! I'm talking about what's been going on in my life along with some inspirational tips from Gossip Girl star Kelly Rutherford whom I interviewed on an Instagram Live video a few months ago. There are changes coming to this podcast and my brand and I hope you enjoy this new chapter in my life!
I have decided to take a vow of silence in posting any content not related to Black Lives Matter, and I hope you'll join me. Today I'm joined by black activist and 20-year-old MIT student & President Danielle Geathers to discuss the movement, her role, and how you can get involved if you're not colored.
Napa, California based entrepreneur George Haymaker joins Alexa for a conversation today on building a business during COVID, getting startup funding & how he went from being an addict to an ice cream entrepreneur. Re:THINK made me rethink my sugar habits, that's for sure!
I've been asked by so many of you how I've been dealing with quarantine, and to be honest, I don't hate it. I'm walking you through a day in my quarantine life, how I'm financially supporting myself, and advice for those of you who are small business owners struggling during this bizarre time.
Kirstie Taylor is a good friend of mine and a dating expert who frequently solves many of my dating situations! Kirstie is a dating + relationship writer and up-coming author. She also writes a weekly newsletter Words With Kirstie, responding to reader’s questions and dishing honest relationship advice.
Jooyeon Song is a Stanford grad and founded Mani Me, the first laser based gel manicure company that sends you at home manicure sets. By sending in pictures of your bare nails to the company, you'll have a set of custom stick on nails in under 4 days on your doorstep. Use the code alexacurtis for $5 off of your first 5 mani sets. This is a sponsored episode.
Julia Boorstin joined CNBC in May 2006 as a general assignment reporter. Later that year, she became CNBC’s media and entertainment reporter working from CNBC’s Los Angeles Bureau. Boorstin covers media with a special focus on the intersection of media and technology. Boorstin joined CNBC from Fortune magazine where she was a business writer and reporter since 2000. During that time, she was also a contributor to “Street Life,” a live market wrap-up segment on CNN Headline News. Follow Julia Boo...
CEO & Co-Founder of Digital Brand Architects Raina Penchansky joins This is Life Unfiltered today for a candid conversation on management, social media and building a sustainable brand. An episode worthy of a listen if you're interested in starting a career in social media, entertainment, whether it may be in front of or behind the camera. DBA reps talent like Aimee Song and Lauryn Bosstick (Skinny Confidential).
This is part of an interview I did with Remedy Live. The reason I wanted to post this today is because I know that so many of us are struggling with our mental health right now, and Remedy Live is a nonprofit that gives you a therapist 24/7 to chat with via their phone number and online portal. I open up about my past experiences with suicidal thoughts, depression & anxiety in this candid discussion. Text 494949 24/7 to talk with a crisis counselor.
