Chris Lowder is one of the world's most sought-after bar consultants and spirits educators, and he's sharing his knowledge! He's spilling the secrets he's learned from opening bars around the world- including giving us an insider's scoop on how Michelin Star restaurants train their staff. Chris gives the Secret Squad a low down on how to shop for tequila and vodka, and also how to taste it! Robin and Chris discuss how drinking cultures differ around the world, and how this affects the dining exp...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 135
Dr. Sheila Nazarian is an expert at all things rejuvenation! The Netflix star, plastic surgeon, and entrepreneur stops by to give us a crash course on non-invasive laser treatments! Dr. Nazarian has over 30 lasers in her Med Spa, which all treat the skin differently. Sagging, hyperpigmentation, age spots, sun damage, and fine lines are all on the list of things that lasers can zap away. Learn about this advanced technology, as well as skin secrets to practice in-between sessions! More info at ww...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 134
The workplace post-Covid is a totally different place: remote work, quiet quitting, Zoom meetings... let's humanize it! Business strategist, best-selling author, and renowned speaker Erica Keswin stops by to give her tips to employers and employees for a better work environment (and more productivity!). Erica talks about her favorite on-boarding strategies to keep employees for longer, and speaks to how companies can keep their employees more motivated and inspired. She discusses the importance ...
Feb 01, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 133
Living above your means is a recipe for disaster, but so is living below them! Ramit Sethi, Financial Advisor and NYT Best-Selling Author, gives the Secret Squad practical tips on how to live your fullest, richest life... without being stingy! Ramit talks about his Money Dial theory, identifying what you LOVE to spend your money on and never apologizing for it. He challenges everyone to stop asking $3 questions (like what size coffee you want) and to start asking $30K questions (like what your s...
Jan 18, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 132
We’re talking about all of the taboo topics: prenups, divorce, and custody. But we’ll also talk about confidence, empathy, and raising empowered children! Family Law Attorney Sabrina Shaheen Cronin stops by to give us the legal lowdown on how to protect yourself in marriage, and how to fight for yourself in divorce. Robin and Sabrina talk about the difference between a prenup and postnup, invalid prenups, and why it shouldn't be a taboo subject! Sabrina gets into how to tell your children you're...
Nov 30, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 131
Kelsey Koehler mistakenly joined a cult in her 20's that dictated her workout regime, clothing choices, career, and even arranged a marriage for her. She used education and passion to get herself out of this situation, becoming financially independent and eventually starting her own Functional Medicine company, ProFit! Her story of resilience is one that you HAVE to hear! Robin and Kelsey also go into detail about Functional Medicine, and how finding the correct doctor is CRUCIAL in your journey...
Nov 16, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 130
EmRata, aka Emily Ratajkowski. Maybe you know her from my work as an actress or model, or maybe you’ve read her bestselling book, My Body. She is interested in marrying everything high and low brow by talking pop culture and happenings that may seem frivolous in a way that raises big questions. On this podcast, she talks about everything from politics, philosophy, and feminism to sex, TikTok and relationships. Every Tuesday, EmRata will host intimate conversations with special guests, including ...
Nov 11, 2022•8 min
World-renowned floral designer Eric Buterbaugh, known as “The Florist to the Stars” and “The King of Roses,” designs opulent arrangements for A-listers, elite fashion houses, and luminaries around the world! He's also Robin's favorite florist! He stops by the studio to talk about how he ended up in the world of florals (it was an accident), and how he made his mark on the industry. Robin and Eric discuss manifesting the life you want, and how important visualization and dreaming are for your goa...
Nov 09, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 129
Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, a chef graduating with her culinary school’s most coveted award, and a trained Nutrition Specialist. And on top of all of this, she’s a best-selling Author, penning “This is Your Brain on Food: An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods that Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and More." She's talking to us about how to eat for optimal mental and physical health, healing issues you didn’t even know were related to your diet! Dr. Naido...
Oct 26, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 128
Candace Nelson, Co-Founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes and Pizzana, reinvented the cupcake... and she's going to tell us her recipe for sweet success! Candace recounts how she quit her investment banking job to start the world's first cupcake shop, and why nobody thought something like that could succeed (especially during the low-carb craze!). She gives us a lesson in creating a brand versus a product, how to price yourself in a competitive market, and why betting on yourself isn't as hard as it soun...
Oct 19, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Organizational psychologist and best-selling Author Dr. Benjamin Hardy is the world’s leading expert on Future Self science. What is that exactly? It’s the idea that the more connected you are to your Future Self, the better you live in the present, resulting in a happier, more productive, and more successful life. Learn his fascinating tricks to remove roadblocks to your goals, feel more fulfilled in your current life, and create bigger opportunities for yourself. Dr. Hardy discusses how shooti...
Oct 12, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 126
BEST FRIEND ENERGY with hosts Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin of The Home Edit. On BEST FRIEND ENERGY you get to know Clea and Joanna even better than before—you become a part of their inner circle! Their friendship and business began with a single text and now has them organizing celebrity homes, traveling the world and laughing every step of the way. You might know them from the hit Netflix series “Get Organized with The Home Edit” but they’ve got a lot more to talk about. They may be professio...
Oct 12, 2022•5 min
Finding your squad as an adult can be challenging, but the internet makes it easier! Robin sits down with Digital Creator and "Tik Tok's Older Sister," @Tinx, to talk about how to find and foster community online. Tinx has built a strong, loyal community through content and connection, and she's teaching us how to create our own. Robin and Tinx discuss the special bond that women have with each other, and how finding community makes us feel whole. Our drink of the day is the PERFECT spicy margar...
Oct 05, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 125
Picky eaters are no match for the information you're about to learn on this episode! Jennifer Anderson, the Founder of Kids Eat in Color, stops by to chat about how to get your children to eat healthily when you're up against picky eating, mealtime tantrums, and tight budgets. She breaks down how children actually become picky eaters (it's definitely not always the parent's fault!) and the tips to help them become more open-minded and curious about food. Robin talks about her experiences as both...
Sep 14, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Sawyer Hemsley, Co-Founder and COO of Crumbl Cookies, talks about all things cookies! Crumbl started with one bakery only five years ago, and now it's the fourth fastest-growing restaurant chain in the country! We get to hear about his life as the COO, with a standing 3pm meeting every day to taste cookies, and how his team comes up with the flavor rotations every week. We talk about his original quest to create the world's best chocolate chip cookie recipe, and which flavors his customers crave...
Aug 24, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 123
You deserve some rest... FINALLY! Internal medicine physician, speaker, and award-winning author, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, talks about the 7 different types of rest that we all need in order to prevent burnout. She speaks to the difference between rest and sleep, and why you might be getting a full 8 hours but still wake up runned-down. Her and Robin thoughtfully go through all seven types, and offer ways to fix your deficiencies and restore your happiness and health. You likely don't even know...
Aug 10, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 122
Lymphatic massages are proven to reduce water weight, kick start your immune system, stimulate your metabolism, and remove toxins... where do we sign up?! Rebecca Faria- lymphatic masseuse to Hailey Beiber, Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Aniston, and more- comes to the studio to share her secrets to looking and feeling your best through lymphatic drainage. She explains what exactly this practice is and why we all need it, and talks about the lymphatic system as a whole and how it functions. She gives ...
Aug 03, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 121
Alicia Grande's GrandeLASH-MD Lash Enhancing Serum is the leading eyelash serum on the market! Early on, Alicia partnered with a doctor and scientist to develop this revolutionary product that promises an enhanced appearance of your lashes in 4-6 weeks! After a lot of sweat and patience, Alicia expanded from one serum to a line of over 40 products. You'll love hearing Robin and Alicia talk about the empowerment that comes with enhancing your natural features, and the importance of women followin...
Jul 27, 2022•43 min
Brian Kelly is “The Points Guy!” His media empire- full of incredible blogs, apps, podcasts and more- is the go-to resource when it comes to loyalty programs, credit cards, and travel! Brian stops by to spill the best travel hacks, credit card deals, and ways to use those well-deserved rewards points! He breaks down what you need to know about these credit card policies, and how to get the most bang for your buck wherever you go. You won't believe how many perks you're entitled to that you're no...
Jul 20, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 119
You know it's a fun episode when the topic is DIAMONDS! Olivia Landau, the Founder and CEO of The Clear Cut and a 4th-generation jeweler, gives the Secret Squad a rundown of how to shop for diamonds and create your dream jewelry. Olivia goes through the 4 C's of diamond shopping- Color, Cut, Clarity, and Carat- and why they matter! She breaks down some of the hottest trends she's been seeing this season, and how you can create your perfect ring from the comfort of your own home. She talks about ...
Jul 13, 2022•41 min
Miss Manners has been an authority on etiquette since 1978... and now it's time for her to hang out with the Secret Squad! In this bite-sized episode, Mrs. Judith Martin- aka Miss Manners- talks about the role of etiquette in society! Robin and Mrs. Martin discuss how social media has impacted politeness, how to raise polite children, and why you should not match rudeness with more rudeness! Mrs. Martin also discusses why the phrase "I'm just being honest" is rude, and why she isn't a fan of gif...
Jul 06, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 117
Gayle Smith has served as a top advisor on international issues for three American presidents, and is one of the world’s leading experts on global development and global health security. She recently served as the Coordinator of Global COVID Response and Health Security, where she played a leading role in the US effort to end the global pandemic. Currently, she is the CEO of the ONE Campaign, a global movement fighting to end extreme poverty and preventable disease by 2030! Robin chats with her ...
Jun 29, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 116
Finding "the one" is easier than you thought... because it's yourself! Author and Founder of Rising Woman, Sheleana Aiyana, stops by to give the Secret Squad a lesson on self-love, acceptance, and reflection. Robin and Sheleana talk about how to use your past relationships as a catalyst for better ones, no matter how much pain you went through. Sheleana opens up about her unstable childhood and toxic relationships, and how it all led her to the place she is today to accept real, authentic love i...
Jun 22, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 115
Dating can be tough. The options, the effort, the pressure… it’s difficult to navigate the dating pool to find your forever partner! Nick Viall- Bachelor alum, Podcast Host, Author, and Entrepreneur- stops by the studio to decode this world from a male's perspective! Robin and Nick dive into the difference between chemistry and compatibility, and how sometimes excitement can get in the way of finding the correct partner. Robin talks about her secrets to a lasting relationship, and Nick discusses...
Jun 08, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 114
Tara Bosch dropped out of university at 22 years old to start a better-for-you candy company that was acquired for multiple NINE figures! She bought candy molds on Amazon, Googled the chemistry, and thus: SmartSweets was born! Learn how Tara used manifestation and daily affirmations to unlock her greatest opportunities, and how she used her work ethic and tenacity to turn the opportunities into accomplishments! Tara talks about how she built this company from her kitchen to the powerhouse brand ...
Jun 01, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 113
Kara’s addiction to diet soda led her onto a health journey, and when she couldn’t find the options she needed in the marketplace, she created her own! Kara Goldin is the Founder of Hint Water, the leading unsweetened flavored water, and the largest privately owned non-alcoholic beverage in the country! Listen to the inspirational story of this "accidental entrepreneur," and why she says that the people who enter a field without having experience in it are THE ones to look out for! Robin and Kar...
May 25, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Entertaining should be fun! Blogger, recipe developer, and event planner Elizabeth Van Lierde has been deemed "The Millennial Martha Stewart," and she's here to share her tips! Robin and Elizabeth discuss the best hacks to prep for your party beforehand, and how to make set-up a snap! Robin shares some of her favorite moments from past dinner parties she's hosted, and the fun touches that made the evening so special (you'll love to hear what she puts in guests' cars when they aren't looking!). E...
May 18, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 111
Friends are some of the most important people in our lives, but we don’t always cultivate these relationships in the same way we do for family and romance! Psychotherapist and Author, Erin Falconer, stops by to talk about making new friends, auditing your current relationships, and how to break up with friends. She gives the Secret Squad a roadmap of how to approach uncomfortable conversations within your friendships… she even gives you sample scripts to use! Robin and Erin discuss when it’s tim...
May 11, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 110
Just because you're scared doesn't mean you shouldn't do it! Co-Founder of Quest Nutrition and Impact Theory, Lisa Bilyeu, stops by the studio for the second time to discuss her tools to achieve RADICAL CONFIDENCE! Lisa and Robin discuss how you can take the first step to feeling in-control of your life, no matter how unconfident you might actually be. Lisa describes how she got out of her 8-year "purgatory of the mundane'' and started listening to her gut, and gives you the step-by-step playboo...
May 04, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 109
If you experience grogginess, sleep issues, mood swings, painful periods, or hair thinning... then you might be unbalanced. So many of us go through life not knowing that our hormones are unbalanced, and the mother-daughter team at Your Hormone Balance is on a mission to end that! Ryan Burch, Candace Burch, and Jess Suchan come by the studio to talk about the hidden symptoms of hormone imbalance that are so often ignored. They explain why saliva testing is so important, and why so many blood tes...
Apr 27, 2022•1 hr 14 min
