#642: Today, we're sitting down with Michael Easter, author of The Comfort Crisis & Scarcity Brain, and a professor at UNLV. He writes and speaks on how humans can leverage modern science and evolutionary wisdom to perform better and live healthier lives. Michael joins us for a discussion on getting uncomfortable and why it's important for long-term success. He dives into his experience with addiction and finding sobriety, and how this impacted his viewpoint on the comfort crisis that the wo...
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 642
#641: Today, we're sitting down with people expert Vanessa Van Edwards. Vanessa shares tangible skills to improve interpersonal communication and leadership, including her insights on how people work. She has developed a science-based framework for understanding different personalities to improve our emotional intelligence (EQ) and help us communicate effectively with anyone. Today, we sit down for a conversation about charisma and how to connect with people. She gives us tips on how to elevate ...
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 641
#640: Today we're sitting down with Coco Mocoe, a digital trend forecaster and marketing specialist with a background in entertainment. Coco has a unique talent for predicting the rise of stars and trends across the internet. Today, she joins us to delve into the world of trends. We explore the impact that fame has on the average person, uncover strategies for growing and maintaining a following, and receive valuable tips on anticipating trends and building credibility in any niche. Lastly, we d...
Dec 28, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 640
#639: Today, we're sitting down with marketing professional, Camille Moore. Camille is a Marketing and Strategy phenomenon who has cultivated a robust online following by fearlessly calling out big brands on their marketing fails and educating both pros and beginners on effective branding. In our conversation, we explore all things marketing. Camille shares invaluable tips and tricks for the best marketing practices while providing examples of the worst things you can do for a successful marketi...
Dec 25, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 639
#638: Today we're sitting down with actress, writer, photographer, and director, Tommy Dorfman. Tommy graduated with a degree in acting from Fordham University in 2015. First known for her role as Ryan Shaver on 13 Reasons Why, Tommy has since worked in television, film, and theater - recently starring in Jeremy O. Harris' hit play Daddy at The Signature. In this episode Tommy shares here experience as a trans person and we discuss all things trans rights and perspectives. We dive into how to ha...
Dec 21, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 638
#637: Today, we're sitting down with Summer House's Paige DeSorbo. Paige started off on Summer House in 2017 and quickly rose to fame, beginning a podcast with her best friend about anything from pop culture to fashion trends. Today, we sit down to have a conversation about all things related to the rise of Paige DeSorbo. We discuss everything from her childhood and moving to NYC as a child to how she got her start on Summer House and the dynamics of reality television. Paige dives into what the...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 637
#636: Today, we're joined by Elizabeth Vargas, an Emmy Award-winning journalist who has traveled the world covering breaking news stories, reporting in-depth investigations, and conducting newsmaker interviews. We're sitting down with Elizabeth today to discuss her story and her memoir, 'Between Breaths,' which delves into her addiction journey. We discuss everything from what a productive conversation looks like and how to ask the right questions, to her struggle with alcoholism and how she hid...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 636
#635: Today, we're sitting down with Katie Lee Biegel, American cookbook author, television food critic, and novelist. This conversation covers a lot of ground, including how she got her start on television, what it was like being fired by Andy Cohen, and how she became a big-time TV name. She also goes over her personal life, how she and her husband got together, her experience dating, and her experience with IVF. She also gives listeners tips on how to uncomplicate cooking and shares her go-to...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 635
This Episode Is Sponosored By Sunglass Hut #634: Today, Lauryn and Michael are sitting down for a solo episode to give you their best gift recommendations. They dive into how to give the best gift to every person in your life and provide tips on choosing the perfect gifts. They also present gift options for any genre of present you want to give, including skincare, exercise, non-toxic products, and more. Finally, they discuss the one gift that never fails to impress and go over all their gift gu...
Dec 08, 2023•28 min•Ep. 634
#633: Today, we're sitting down with Jackie Goldschneider, an American TV personality known for her role in Season 11 of 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey.' Jackie joins us to discuss her struggle with anorexia and how that has impacted her life and daily experiences. She delves into her general experience with an eating disorder (ED), how her time on RHONJ has affected her struggle with anorexia, and why she's so public about her journey. She also shares insights into what helped her recover, ...
Dec 07, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 633
#632: Today, Lauryn is sitting down solo to go over all things red flags. She delves into relationships, business, friendships, and everything in between. She gives tips on how to recognize a red flag and avoid specific situations. Lauryn also shares some of her green flags and how to navigate them. She dives into the connection between your self-worth and how you let people treat you, providing listeners with tips on how to recognize an unhealthy situation. To connect with Lauryn Evarts Bosstic...
Dec 04, 2023•38 min•Ep. 632
#631: Today, we're sitting down with Lauryn's esthetician of over 15 years, Staci Christie. Staci spent 15 years working in plastic surgery where she learned the ins and outs of facial aesthetics and worked with cutting-edge technology. She combined her knowledge, expertise, and passion to develop her own, one-of-a-kind techniques that she uses today at her anti-aging skin care and wellness boutique. Today, Staci joins us to give the audience all the best skincare tips that both Lauryn and Micha...
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 631
#630: Today, we're sitting down with Jenna Lyons. You may know her from Real Housewives of New York City, but Lyons rose to fame in the early 2010s as the lead designer for J.Crew; her work at the time popularized the concept of 'high-low dressing' and earned her the title of the 'Woman Who Dresses America' due to the massive success of her campaign to reinvigorate the then-struggling brand. Today, we sit down with Jenna to discuss topics ranging from childhood and how to build resilience to her...
Nov 27, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 630
#629: Today, we're sitting down with Zac Posen. Zac became fashion’s newest star in 2002 when his alluringly feminine dresses made their New York City runway debut. Though he was still rather young to be a business owner, Posen earned enthusiastic write-ups on the pages of Vogue and other esteemed fashion magazines for his creative flair. Today, we sit down with Zac to talk all things fashion and how to get started in the fashion industry. He goes into how he became interested in design, the com...
Nov 23, 2023•56 min•Ep. 629
#628: Today, we're sitting down with Dr. Mark Burhenne, a bestselling author and family and sleep medicine dentist who has been in private practice for nearly 35 years. He has focused on patient-centered and preventative dental healthcare, with patients coming to him from all over the world. Today, Dr. Mark joins us to discuss how your oral microbiome contributes to your overall health. We explore how certain dental products can be detrimental to your health and what to replace them with, how to...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 628
#627: Today, we're joined on the show by Mauricio Umansky. Mauricio is the founder and CEO of The Agency, representing some of the world’s top celebrities, developers, and resort brands. Along with his Netflix series 'Buying Beverly Hills,' he has appeared on over 12 seasons of 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' with his wife of over twenty-six years, Kyle Richards. Mauricio sits down with us today to discuss all things real estate, how he started from the bottom and paved his way towards cr...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 627
#626: Today, we're sitting down with Courtney Reum. Courtney is the Co-founder and Managing Partner of M13. He and his brother Carter founded M13 in 2016, and today the firm manages three top decile funds with more than $1 billion AUM in early-stage technology that powers the future of work, health, commerce, and money. Courtney joins us today to talk about all things entrepreneurship, investing, and how to grow as both a business owner and investor. He also gives us tips on what makes a great c...
Nov 13, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 626
#625: Candice Barley is an actress, documentary photographer, and patient advocate for women with breast implant illness. In 2017, she became extremely ill and was diagnosed with an unexplained liver disease. Candice's health continued to decline as she developed full-body tremors and multiple symptoms of chronic inflammation. After doing personal research on the causes of her health problems, Candice decided to have her breast implants removed in June of 2018. Within eight weeks, her liver dise...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 625
#624: Today, we're sitting down for a part 2 with Gabby Bernstein. Gabby is an American author, motivational speaker, and podcast host. Gabby's meditations have changed thousands of people's lives throughout the years. She's spoken on stages across the globe for companies like Google, Pinterest, and Goldman Sachs & today, she sits down with us to share her story. We discuss the patterns that keep us stuck in life and how to recognize them, how the way you speak to yourself can define your su...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 624
#623: Today, we're sitting down with the infamous Billy McFarland. Billy McFarland is best known for organizing Fyre Festival, the VIP party that became infamous when hundreds of attendees were left stranded in the Bahamas with half-built huts to sleep in and cold cheese sandwiches to eat. McFarland was sentenced to six years in prison for wire fraud charges in relation to Fyre Festival. Now, McFarland is free and has mentioned that a possible follow-up to Fyre Festival is 'finally happening.' T...
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 623
#622: Today, we're sitting down with Brynn Whitfield, one of the newest housewives of Real Housewives of New York City, known for her outspoken and glamorous lifestyle. Today, Brynn joins us to discuss all things dating: from how to create boundaries and make a man fall in love, to how to embrace singleness and why you should never settle for a romantic partner. She also gives us the scoop on the RHONYC reboot and dives into all things new cast members, new storylines, and how to be your most au...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 622
#621: Today, we're sitting down with Carolina Reis Oliveira, co-founder of OneSkin. Carolina holds her Ph.D. in Stem Cell Biology and Tissue Engineering & in 2016, Carolina relocated to Silicon Valley from Latin America to co-found OneSkin and lead the development of the company’s disruptive skin age reversal technologies. Today, Carolina joins us to discuss skincare from a scientific perspective. We dive into all things aging and anti-aging, identify which "hot" products can actually damage...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 621
#620: Stephanie Suganami is an actor, entrepreneur, environmental advocate, and tastemaker who has cultivated a global community by educating her millions of fans on how to blend luxury lifestyle and conscious consumerism. Today, we sit down with Steph to talk about resourcefulness, career, passion, and the importance of learning to pivot. We dive into her experience working for Kim Kardashian and how she was fired from her role, her opinions on how to find your true purpose, and how to leverage...
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 620
#619: Today, we're joined by Dr. Chris Tomassian, founder of The Dermatology Collective, ensuring cutting-edge dermatology care for all. Beyond the clinical setting, he resonates with a vast online community, with a following of 2.5 million on social media, where he creates content on skincare, demystifying skincare myths, and helping people all over the world achieve their best skin. Today, we sit down with Dr. Tomassian to discuss how to get your best skin. He dives into the skincare trends ou...
Oct 19, 2023•54 min•Ep. 619
#618: Today, we're sitting down with Sima Sistani, CEO of WeightWatchers. Sima has more than 20 years of experience at the intersection of media and technology. A prolific relationship builder and keen problem solver, Sima has started, operated, and scaled companies from seed startups to multinational corporations. Today, she joins us to discuss all things career progression, how to find a job you love, and how to balance work and family. We also dive into weight loss and hear about her personal...
Oct 16, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 618
617: Today, we're sitting down for a second time with Nicole Walters, a former top-selling corporate executive who quit her six-figure sales job in front of ten thousand people, took what she knew, and built a million-dollar business in one short year. Today, we talk with Nicole about her new book, 'NOTHING IS MISSING: A Memoir of Living Boldly,' and she gives us all the details on how to build resilience and show up for yourself daily. She goes into detail about her personal stories with divorc...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 617
616: Today, we're sitting down with Suneel Gupta, the author of 'EVERYDAY DHARMA: 8 Essential Practices for Finding Success and Joy in Everything You Do.' In his book, Suneel offers a path to personal fulfillment without sacrificing professional ambition. Sharing ancient wisdom reimagined for modern times, Gupta helps people bring career goals and inner peace into harmony through tiny, everyday habits. Today, we cover the 8 essential practices that he discusses in his book, and he gives us tips ...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 616
#615: Today, we're joined by Catherine Gildiner, a best-selling memoirist, novelist, and psychologist in private practice for 25 years. In her book, 'Good Morning, Monster,' she focuses on five patients who overcame enormous trauma - people she considers heroes. Gildiner recounts the details of their struggles, their paths to recovery, and her own tale of growth as a therapist. Today, we're sitting down with Cathy to discuss all things therapy and her experiences as a psychologist who's taken on...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 615
#614: On today's episode Lauryn is solo diving into the specific routines she follows to find success in her everyday life. She also discusses habits that she have not only benefited herself but which could also benefit listeners as well. Lauryn also shares tiny hacks that can be applied to upgrade your life everyday. To connect with Lauryn Evarts click HERE To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE To subscribe to our YouTube Page click HERE For Detai...
Oct 02, 2023•48 min•Ep. 614
#613: Today, we're sitting down with Siff Haider & Nish Samantray, founders of Arrae. Siff and Nish founded Arrae on a simple principle: to create all-natural wellness products to solve everyday concerns and help women feel their best. Today, we discuss all things related to creating a business for longevity. We delve into how to find and choose the right investors, how to create tangible business goals, and why execution is everything. We also explore the 'why' behind our newest co-brand, h...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 613
