Sophie Gray is the founder of DiveThru, an introspection app to help you answer life's questions. It combines guided breathing, journaling and reflection to help you turn within and better understand what you're facing. Sophie initially began as a fitness influencer until she realized her calling wasn't in fitness: it was in the mental health world. Her devoted 300k+ followers follow her and stay inspired by her positive and confident perspective on life. Follow Sophie at @sophiegray!
Oct 31, 2018•49 min
Wow, I don't have enough words to describe how much I respect Houston Kraft. He founded CharacterStrong in 2016, a program designed to educate and develop stronger school culture through Character-Development & SEL Curricula and Staff Professional Development, plus he's an "influencer" and an all-around KICKASS guy!
Oct 24, 2018•55 min
I've noticed A LOT of young adults and aspiring entrepreneurs become obsessed with the concept of "hustling", which is made even more popular by figures like Gary Vee who encourage a nonstop obsession with working. I wanted to openly discuss when I think the idea of "hustling" is taken too far and what to do when you feel like you're comparing yourself to other social media influencers. You DON'T need to get up at 6 AM to work a 12 hour day to make your company or life successful. Do you think t...
Oct 17, 2018•18 min
Milan Costich isn't your typical entrepreneur. He founded Prevail Boxing in Los Angeles after working in the entertainment industry for years, working under some of the biggest talent agents in Hollywood. He woke up one day and realized he wanted more out of life that he wasn't getting from his 9-5 job, and that's when the journey of Prevail began. 7 years after launching and Prevail has become THE boxing studio in LA that all of your favorite Instagram models and celebs go to to break a sweat....
Oct 10, 2018•52 min
Meghan Asha is a person that trade shows like CES should be very afraid of. She's the founder of FounderMade, the latest and greatest consumer discovery show. But what's different about this show? She only has some of the most successful founders speak- we're talking people like the founder of ClassPass, DryBar, and Lo Bosworth...she's obsessed with finding the best products in health and wellness, and she's not afraid to admit that she knows she's onto something special.
Oct 03, 2018•40 min
I had the pleasure of having Andy Puddicombe into the office at Disney to appear on my show Fearless Everyday. Since my Fearless Everyday interviews aren't that long, I'm sharing the full clip of Andy's interview on This is Life Unfiltered! Andy is an incredibly successful entrepreneur & dad, originally from London. He started one of the most popular apps out there right now called Headspace: a meditation app for people across the world to use.
Sep 26, 2018•20 min
I met Sarah Gaines back when I lived in Boston and hosted a dinner with Ann Shoket. Immediately upon meeting Sarah I felt incredibly inspired by her story and drive. She's a 25-year-old entrepreneur from Boca Raton, FL who attended Northeastern University before starting Fit University & The Y Society, based in Boston, MA. Follow her on social media at @sarahjgaines.
Sep 19, 2018•50 min
Montana Tucker first appeared on Fearless Everyday on Radio Disney last week, and I had the chance to talk to her after the premier and dive further into her background. She's an incredible singer, dancer and anti-bullying activist.
Sep 12, 2018•29 min
The journey since I began my website has been a long, long journey. Yes, I'm only 20, yes I began my blog when I was 12, and no I didn't ever intend for my platform to turn into what it has: but I knew I was onto something the minute I began throwing around the word fearless. I always knew deep down that I had the power to inspire teens to get out of their comfort zone, do what they love, and live fearlessly. On October 27, 2017, I wrote an email to a Disney executive. I'm thrilled to announce t...
Aug 29, 2018•28 min
Candice Puthawala spent 18 years working in the fashion industry, traveling the world and experiencing opportunities that most people only dream of. While following her dreams, she also barely had time to breathe let alone meditate and focus on her mental health. understatement. By living this way, she burned out her entire body and became ill. Along with an autoimmune disease, she found herself having no more inspiration in her life. And so her journey truly began here: when she decided to drop...
Aug 22, 2018•51 min
Burn out is a real thing: whether you're in college or in the working world, feeling burnt out can stem from a variety of factor. Alexa is tackling her tips to overcoming burn out on Episode 36 and what traits you should look out for if you feel like you or someone you may know is starting to spiral down a negative path.
Aug 08, 2018•25 min
Rachel Gersten is a licensed therapist and certified health coach based in New York City. She’s the co-founder of Viva Wellness , which is almost a coaching company revolving around mental health, and holistic health services to help improve your life for the better. Rachel completed her undergraduate degree at the Arizona State University where she double majored in psychology and human development, and attended Teachers College Columbia University where she earned two masters degrees in counse...
Jul 25, 2018•55 min
Let's be honest: everyone has a different idea of what the word entrepreneur means. That definition continues to evolve, but at the end of the day, being an entrepreneur means working for yourself and (usually) coming up from nothing. On this episode, Alexa discusses how much being self-made has played a part in her success & what aspiring entrepreneurs should know before they take the leap.
Jul 18, 2018•29 min
Bobby Hobert also known as “Bobbbaaaay” is a 24 years young go-getter. After graduating from Bentley University in 2016 unsure of what his passion was, he launched his podcast Purpose in the Youth focused on unfolding the stories of passionate people. He runs his YouTube channel, a second podcast called Breakfast is Served and continues to push himself to do the things he never thought were possible. Positivity is what fuels him, ambition and xdetermination is what drives him. If you’re ever in ...
Jul 04, 2018•1 hr 20 min
Can you believe it? We're officially 30 episodes in. The past 30 weeks have been an absolute roller coaster: new friendships, a breakup, a book, a TV show...what's next for Alexa, This is Life Unfiltered, and what's the end goal? Follow Alexa on social media at @alexa_curtis.
Jun 27, 2018•24 min
Natasha Bure is one of my best friends in LA and her and I sat down in the comfort of my lovely West Hollywood bedroom to talk about rejection, getting out of your comfort zone, and dealing with being insecure. Follow her on social media @natashabure.
Jun 13, 2018•25 min
Tiffanie Darke is the Editor in Chief of A+E Networks History and biography department. She's responsible for all content across digital and social channels, where she builds stories and campaigns to give the channels editorial voice and vision. Along with being a major mentor and influence, she's a mom, an author, and a truly successful business woman.
Jun 06, 2018•51 min
Katie DePaola is the founder + CEO of Inner Glow Circle (IGC), a coach training and personal branding company for women. Today, IGC serves thousands of women through it's internationally accredited coach training programs, online courses and global community. Katie maintains a busy private practice and serves on the board for Bo's Effort, a nonprofit started in memory of her brother Bo.
May 31, 2018•49 min
Over the last 5 years, I've learnt a lot about choosing the right friends. When it comes to choosing who you surround yourself with, parents aren't the easiest people to talk to for advice. I wish that I had had someone to talk to about this topic. Hopefully these 5 signs will help you choose the right crowd and be the happiest version of yourself.
May 16, 2018•36 min
Erica Portillo is a licensed clinical social worker and online therapist, specializing in depression, anxiety, relationships, self esteem and career exploration. Her passion is inspiring others to create balanced lives using her Mind Design techniques. She shares her advice on her blog and Instagram Ask Erica.
May 09, 2018•52 min
Between dating apps and Instagram filters, we all just want to fit in. That might mean getting invited to your high school party, or going to Coachella...with your "girl gang" and your Taylor Swift face on. But what about when we find ourselves alone, on a Saturday night, listening to Taylor Swift and wondering why we can't all be like her?
May 02, 2018•26 min
Before her freshman year of college, Amanda Zuckerman and her mom Karen were on the hunt for fashionable dorm decor and it took going to an endless amount of stores to finally put together a look that felt like Amanda’s style for her dorm room at WashU. Preparing for college is overwhelming in itself and they found themselves wishing there was just one place that had it all. Say hello to dormify.com . What originally started as a content only blog for dorm decorating advice, blossomed into a one...
Apr 25, 2018•54 min
Michelle Grant is a boss babe. After studying finance at the University of Pittsburgh, she founded LIVELY. Now ladies, you know what it’s like to squeeze and shove your tits into a bra. It fucking sucks. There’s nothing worse than feeling like you can’t feel comfortable in your own body. LIVELY delivers bras and undies that take the best elements of high style and comfort. The concept behind the brand started after Michelle found herself in Victoria secrets, looking for bras, when she became ins...
Mar 14, 2018•53 min
Anthony Quintal aka Lohanthony was born and raised in Methuen Massachusetts. At the age of 10 Anthony started making YouTube videos with a group of friends he made on the internet, under the channel name ‘SevenIncredibleKids.’ In 2012 Anthony started posting videos to his own solo channel under the name Lohanthony. Anthony quickly rose to internet fame after his “car vlogging” and “basic bitches” videos went viral - even getting retweeted by the likes of Katy Perry. After freshman year of high s...
Mar 07, 2018•1 hr 1 min
Last week was an important week in the world of social media and mental health. We wanted to hold off on having a guest this week to cover the latest news in the world. As you know, a 19-year-old boy in Florida purchased a gun and shot 17 people in a Florida high school last week. Through Alexa's work with her nonprofit on social media and mental health, she frequently conducts in-depth research on how social media is warping the way teens view themselves. Back in January, Alexa was invited to s...
Feb 21, 2018•39 min
5 years ago, the word paleo would have sounded like a word out of a science booklet. Fast forward to 2018, and gluten-free and paleo are as popular as Instagram. If you're not following a paleo diet, your friends and family have most likely already told you how much better you'll feel if you convert. Kaitlin Smith suffered with gut problems for a while, before she started tracking almond flour sales in grocery stores. As diets like Atkins and South Beach Diet faded out, healthy lifestyle choices...
Feb 14, 2018•45 min
Danielle Robay is a force to be reckoned with. At the ripe age of 27, Danielle has already made her mark in the world of TV. She's an entertainment journalist, blogger, influencer, AND TV host: there's obviously not one career goal Danielle can't accomplish! Starting at Entertainment Tonight and CLEVVER TV, before heading to guest host on shows like Dr. Drew and the Teen Choice Awards, Danielle moved back to Chicago to take up a gig as the host of WCIU's The Jam. With over 160k followers on Inst...
Feb 07, 2018•44 min
Back in 2011, A Life in the Fashion Lane was a little blog with a simple mission behind it: to inspire young adults to follow their dreams. Seven years later, Alexa has managed to make her side hustle into a full-time platform for young adults. Sponsored by brands like T-Mobile, British Airways, and Lane Bryant, A Life in the Fashion Lane is the go-to site for everything relating to body image and teens. Every company starts with a concept and a dream for what that idea will hopefully turn into ...
Jan 31, 2018•36 min
We are THRILLED to welcome two mega-moguls to This is Life Unfiltered today! Lulu Eschelman, designer and entrepreanur, along with ex- E! News host Catt Sadler, joined us at our studio in Culver City to talk about what being an entrepreanur in front and behind the camera is truly like. Lulu and Catt teamed up to create the Jacki bag for Lulu's handbag line, LumillaMingus, that gives back to women and kids across the world. Two ladies with a mission, eh? That's what we at This is Life Unfiltered ...
Jan 17, 2018•41 min
We've all dealt with some form of anxiety or depression. In recent light of Logan Paul's terrible video in the Japanese suicide forest, Alexa sits down to talk about her personal struggles with anxiety and depression. This episode covers how to manage your anxiety, tips on dealing with depression, and how you can proceed with reaching out for help from a specialist. With this episode, we are hoping to bring more awareness to all mental health issues, and most importantly, show you that you can r...
Jan 10, 2018•45 min
