This week, Alex is sitting down with her FIRST guest on the "Glow Up And Speak Out" podcast - Annie Heyward. Annie is a size-inclusive, internationally published fashion stylist best known for her ability to translate high fashion into achievable looks for all budgets and body types! Annie works all over the country and has spent 16 years in the fashion industry. She gives us her expert tips on what every woman should have in her closet, dressing for your body type, and what pieces are worth inv...
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 1
“Glow Up and Speak Out” takes an honest deep-dive into women’s health and beauty. Alex Ferrara (NYC-based actress, host, model, and soon-to-be-mom) is interviewing the most knowledgeable experts about often-ignored or misdiagnosed women’s health issues (like fibroids, PCOS, and pelvic floor health) and the laws that control women’s healthcare access - because educating and advocating for ourselves is more important now than ever. Plus, you’ll also get the scoop on the latest products in clean sk...
Oct 18, 2023•57 sec
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Oct 04, 2023•1 min•Season 5Ep. 20
This week, we’re sitting down with Broadway acting coach, speaker, and leadership consultant Jen Waldman. Jen shares with us her passion for bringing art into artless spaces, how she uses creativity as a tool for growth in any workplace, and how to tell the difference between fear and burnout. Jen also walks us through what a “Quarterly Review” for creatives looks like and why it’s so important for an artist’s career growth. Connect with Jen! Instagram: @jenwaldman Website: jenwaldman.com Podcas...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 1 min
On this episode, Alex tells us all about her recent visit to VSPOT in NYC, and what it was like to get her first V-Steam! She also gives us the scoop on the BEST makeup primers for summer, as well as the secret to growing strong, luscious lashes that’s both non-toxic and under $20! Then Tina fills us in on her foray into speed dating and shares her latest favorite beauty products that won’t break the bank. Plus, we discuss our current Hollywood obsession, the amazing Melanie Lynskey. Follow us o...
Apr 26, 2023•43 min
This week, Alex sits down with Dr. Michele Goodwin, who walks us through the history of American laws restricting reproductive rights for women, from involuntary reproductive servitude in the times of slavery to denying pregnant women access to life-saving healthcare today. Michele Goodwin is an acclaimed bioethicist, constitutional law scholar, and prolific author who serves as the Chancellor’s Professor of Law at UC Irvine, where she directs the Center of Biotechnology and Global Health Policy...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 5 min
On this episode, Alex shares the best way to clean out your AirPods, how to travel with your shoes germ-free, her secret to an instant glow, and her sneaky trick for staying hydrated. Tina brings back the Bump-It, rocks some 80s style brows, and gives us the scoop on her all-time favorite workout: Orange Theory Fitness. Follow us on: Instagram: @obsessedwiththebestpod YouTube: Obsessed With The Best TikTok: @obsessedwiththebestpod Take advantage of our discount codes! BetterHelp Use code: OBSESS...
Apr 12, 2023•47 min
This week, we sit down with Amy Shack Egan, founder and CEO of Modern Rebel, an NYC-based disruptive and unconventional wedding planning company that prides themselves on inclusivity! (Fun fact: Alex used Modern Rebel to help plan her own wedding in 2019!) Amy shares the key components for creating a unique and memorable “love party” and how Modern Rebel helps couples keep the traditions they love, leave the ones they don’t, AND create their own! Amy also gives us insight into her life as an ent...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 6 min
This week, Alex gives us the inside scoop on Face Gym, plus her brutally honest reviews of some of her fave products, comparing everything from efficacy to price point and explaining what’s worth the splurge and WHY, so that you can get the BEST for your budget! Then Tina lets us in on her new healthcare journey, tells us all about her new favorite haircut, and obsesses over the best hair and lash products she’s recently discovered! Follow us on: Instagram: @obsessedwiththebestpod YouTube: Obses...
Mar 29, 2023•39 min
On this episode, we sit down with Avani Nayak, the co-founder of Avani Derm Spa & Nayak Plastic Surgery, who answers your listener questions: What is Kybella? What is Morpheus? What’s the best way to deal with under-eye bags and tech neck? Plus, she gives us her expert advice on how to achieve NATURAL botox results, what to look for when vetting a plastic surgeon, her personal favorite treatments (that she herself has done!), and an inside look into her skincare product line! Get 10% off ANY...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 11 min
On this episode, we dive into the ways our culture has become flooded with news articles, documentaries, and podcasts about different CULTS dedicated to everything from fiber and yoga to sex and coercive control. We share what we’ve both learned through our OWN cult and cult-like experiences, including EACH of our very different personal encounters with the infamous Landmark Forum. Trigger Warning: Descriptions of grooming & sexual assault Follow us on: Instagram: @obsessedwiththebestpod You...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Alex sits down with Sadie Kurzban, the founder of one of her FAVORITE workouts, 305 Fitness! Sadie lets us in on all of the health benefits of a dance cardio-based workout (trauma release and brain & cardiovascular health, to name a few!), talks about how growing up with both Cuban & Jewish roots has informed how she’s built her business, plus she shares her journey from disordered eating to body acceptance and dancing in order to feel JOYFUL and strong! Connect with Sadie! Instagram: @s...
Mar 08, 2023•40 min
Everyone’s an influencer, and we ALL have social media fatigue. Alex takes you behind the curtain of influencer culture, breaks down some key social media terms, and gives you her tips to better curate your feed! Follow us on: Instagram: @obsessedwiththebestpod YouTube: Obsessed With The Best TikTok: @obsessedwiththebestpod Take advantage of our discount codes! BetterHelp Use code: OBSESSED at checkout for 10% off your first month of virtual therapy! www.betterhelp.com Ombre Lab Use code: OBSESS...
Mar 01, 2023•17 min
In this very special collaboration episode, we sit down with Jennifer Apple, the creator and host of the “Empowered Artist Collective” podcast! (she is also a very accomplished NYC actress, singer, & coach). The three of us talk about balancing different creative career paths, how we practice not getting stuck in the comparison game, and why we as women need to continue to free ourselves from societal expectations when it comes to career and family! Connect with Jennifer! Instagram: @jennife...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 6 min
This week, we sit down with author, style expert, and Spotlight magazine founder Sydney Sadick. Sydney shares what it was like to grow up on the Upper East Side, write her first book “Aim High: How To Style Your Life And Achieve Your Goals”, and publish her very own magazine! Plus, she takes us behind-the-scenes of how she picks her magazine cover stars, what it’s like to make consistent TV appearances on major networks, and she even gives us some of her favorite NYC & Hamptons restaurant re...
Feb 15, 2023•52 min
In this episode, Tina shares ALL the details of her first botox experience, Alex tells us what it was like to get a peek inside the historic and exclusive “Actors Studio”, plus we dive into eczema fixes, collagen and magnesium powder, the only humidifier that doesn’t gross us out, the new Geena Davis autobiography, and what the heck is liver juice?? Follow us on: Instagram: @obsessedwiththebestpod YouTube: Obsessed With The Best TikTok: @obsessedwiththebestpod Take advantage of our discount code...
Feb 08, 2023•50 min
On this episode, we sit down with professional Chicago & NYC-based wedding photographer Shanti Knight to give you the ULTIMATE wedding planning guide! Shanti answers the questions you might not even think to ask, like: Do you need a second shooter? Why is wedding photography SO expensive? Alex shares all of the MOST important lessons she learned from planning her own NYC wedding, and Tina gives all of her pro-tips for planning your hair and makeup! This episode is a MUST-listen for any bride...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 10 min
On this episode, Alex gives us the lowdown on inspiring, female-driven music documentaries, her new favorite (and CONVENIENT) spot concealer, her tried-and-true face oils, plus her thoughts on Bethenny Frankel’s book “Business Is Personal”. Tina shares how she spent her 35th birthday in Cancun, the book she could NOT put down, the BEST everyday foundation she has ever used, and her new favorite Aubrey Plaza movie. Follow us on: Instagram: @obsessedwiththebestpod YouTube: Obsessed With The Best T...
Jan 25, 2023•43 min
On this episode, Tina sits down with the LA Based director of HR at Netflix - Ayaunna Bibb. They chat about where she gets her inspiration, the challenges of being a woman in a high power position, and of course - what beauty products she is obsessing over at the moment. From an early start in theater to now working at one of the largest entertainment streaming companies, Ayaunna’s course has been anything but linear. Connect With Ayaunna! Instagram: @ayannadanni, @puppycus Follow us on: Instagr...
Jan 18, 2023•50 min
In this episode, we are talking self-care BEYOND beauty and sharing the NON-negotiable appointments that are ALWAYS in our calendars! From financial advisor meetings to waxes and bloodwork, we give you ALL the details on how we keep our brains, bodies, and lives running. Follow us on: Instagram: @obsessedwiththebestpod YouTube: Obsessed With The Best TikTok: @obsessedwiththebestpod Take advantage of our discount codes! BetterHelp Use code: OBSESSED at checkout for 10% off your first month of vir...
Jan 11, 2023•48 min
This week, we sit down with casting director and host Rose Rosen, who tells us about her big break casting for the iconic film “Edward Scissorhands”, gives helpful auditioning tips for actors, and breaks down what casting directors are REALLY looking for in a headshot. Plus, she shares the story of her parents who survived the Holocaust, why it’s so important to educate ourselves on Jewish history, and what she wants us to know about the Jewish culture. Follow us on: Instagram: @obsessedwiththeb...
Jan 04, 2023•54 min
Happy new year! On today’s episode, Tina fills us in on her dating life and takes us behind the scenes of her very FIRST colonic, and Alex explains why she spent a full workday in her underwear! Plus, Alex shares her views on retinol and tells us all about a cleaner, safer alternative, AND we give our hot takes on the explosive Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Netflix doc! Follow us on: Instagram: @obsessedwiththebestpod YouTube: Obsessed With The Best TikTok: @obsessedwiththebestpod Take advantag...
Jan 01, 2023•54 min
On this episode we sit down with Gina DeVee, the founder of Divine Living, a global lifestyle and empowerment brand for women, and the author of “The Audacity to be Queen." Gina is also an accomplished speaker, transformational coach, and podcast host! She shares all the ways we can start to break free from generations of trauma and conditioning, why playing “little miss perfect” keeps us small, the difference between action and inspired action, and how we can work together with the universe to ...
Jul 13, 2022•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 21
On this episode, we speak to a Nurse Practitioner who formerly practiced in Missouri and currently practices in NYC and Boston about the repercussions of the recent SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe V. Wade. We discuss the most important details every human with a uterus needs to know, from emergency contraception options to the future of women’s health care moving forward, and why abortion care, in many cases, is absolutely medically necessary. Resources: Hey Jane Health - @heyjanehealth Physicia...
Jul 06, 2022•54 min•Season 4Ep. 20
On this episode, we sit down with Esther Kim, the co-founder of the clothing brand Into The Night which has been featured in Marie Claire, Vanity Fair, Nylon, and Who What Wear, to name a few! Esther shares with us the inspiration and mission behind her clothing line, a behind-the-scenes look into her design process, the strangest beverage she’s ever sipped abroad, and her best tips for staying spontaneous AND intentional while running a business and being a new mom! Connect With Esther - @eskim...
Jun 29, 2022•50 min•Season 4Ep. 19
On this episode, Alex sits down with the award-winning, NYC-based cosmetic dentist, Dr. Bridget. Dr. Bridget earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from NYU, and has served as Chief Resident at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. She is also the co-founder of Maison BE Dental Studio, a luxury dental practice in the Flatiron district of New York City opening in July 2022. Dr. Bridget shares how surviving breast cancer has changed her, the mission behind her new dental practice, her passion for ed...
Jun 22, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 18
We’ve had an action-packed NYC week and there’s SO much to share! From encounters with JLo and Sara Bareilles to Tina’s most recent dating updates! Plus, Alex gives us her take on “diet culture” and we tell you all about the new French makeup artist and magic cleanser we’re obsessing over! Baby2Baby - @baby2baby Follow us on- Instagram: @obsessedwiththebestpod YouTube: Obsessed With The Best Patreon: Obsessed With The Best TikTok: @obsessedwiththebestpod This Podcast Is Sponsored By Better Help ...
Jun 15, 2022•43 min•Season 4Ep. 17
On this episode, we sit down with NYC actress, singer, and recording artist Molly Hager. Molly was an original cast member of Broadway’s “Waitress”, in the cult off-Broadway hit musical “Heathers”, and can be seen later this summer starring as Detective Virginia Rider in “5 Days At Memorial” on Apple+. She is also a frequent collaborator of musical theater writers, Joe Iconis and Michael R. Jackson. Molly shares her experience growing up with a famous mom, what it’s like to be on Broadway, what ...
Jun 08, 2022•49 min•Season 4Ep. 16
On this episode, Alex and Tina give their RAVE reviews of Pam Anderson in Broadway’s “Chicago”, Alex introduces Tina to “The Godfather” and tells us why we should ALL be watching “The Offer”, and Tina shares why she wants to cook with Julia Child and recounts how she recently started out on one date and accidentally ended up on another. Follow - Everytown For Gun Safety - @everytown March For Our Lives - @marchforourlives Moms Demand Action - @momsdemand Donate - BStrong Foundation - https://bet...
Jun 01, 2022•48 min•Season 4Ep. 15
On this episode, Tina chats with award-winning anchor and correspondent for Bloomberg Quicktake, Mady Mills. Mady has interviewed high-profile personalities like Dr. Anthony Fauci, Vice President Kamala Harris, Secretary Buttigieg, and Deepak Chopra. She also has an extensive background in journalism and has worked for both the New York Times and New York Magazine. Mady gives us a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of a news anchor, reveals her best tips for a great interview, and share...
May 25, 2022•54 min•Season 4Ep. 14
