In this episode, top recruiter and founder of her company the Linchpin Co., Colleen Pelly breaks down exactly what it takes to stand out in today’s competitive job market — from resume red flags to the subtle signals that make hiring managers say yes. We dive into the art of salary negotiation, why certain demographics consistently undersell themselves, and how to approach job searching with strategy and confidence. Colleen also shares the story of how she built and scaled her recruiting busines...
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Ashwinn Krishnaswamy is the co-founder of Oklahoma Smokes and Sunpowder , and one of the most thoughtful brand minds in the game. In this episode, we talk about what it actually takes to build a brand that lasts, why most early-stage founders waste money on paid ads, and how a run-in with the cops turned into a story worth telling. He breaks down why identity matters more than aesthetics, why performance marketing is often a trap, and how to build cultural relevance from day one. If you care abo...
May 31, 2025•1 hr 31 min
Lexi Wood has been modeling for nearly 17 years, but you probably know her from the headlines. In this episode, we unpack the back-and-forth drama with Jesse, her raw take on a traumatic life moment, and why she thinks people constantly underestimate her intelligence. Lexi gets real about the pressure of being misunderstood, the blurred lines of public relationships, and whether she’s coming back to Summer House this season. Spoiler: she doesn't hold back.
May 23, 2025•1 hr 10 min
In this episode, I break down the cash vs. equity decision through the lens of the creator economy—and how the same principles apply to anyone building leverage today. Whether you’re a founder, operator, or creator, if you have a chance to own a piece of what you help build, understanding this tradeoff is critical.
Apr 25, 2025•35 min
When Miranda McKeon was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer at 19, everything changed. In this episode, she talks candidly about navigating illness at a young age — from identity shifts and losing her hair to dating while undergoing treatment. Miranda also opens up about launching her business, Fill Your Tank , and how entrepreneurship became part of her healing process. Known for her role in Anne with an E , she’s since used her platform to speak openly about vulnerability, growing up in publi...
Mar 29, 2025•1 hr 16 min
In this solo episode, I dive into the evolving intersection of the creator economy and venture capital—two worlds that are more connected than ever but still largely untapped. Over the past year, I became a venture partner at Bulletpitch+, giving me firsthand insight into how deals are being made and why I believe creators need a seat at the table. I’m uniquely positioned to break this down because I’ve been on both sides. I’ve been contracted as a content creator, understanding the power of dis...
Mar 17, 2025•36 min
In this episode, we dive into the high-stakes world of entrepreneurship with David Protein Bar founders Peter Rahal and Zach Ranen. After Peter's groundbreaking success in building and selling RXBar for $600 million, he joins forces with Zach—an innovator with a knack for low-carb delights—to redefine the protein bar market. We explore their journeys from startup struggles to multi-million-dollar successes and uncover how they're planning to disrupt an industry ripe for innovation. Join us as we...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Maggie Sellers is the founder of Hot, Smart, Rich, a platform dedicated to educating and empowering aspiring entrepreneurs, as well as investing into top startups. On this episode, we dive into some of the difficult moments of the last few years that include a broken off engagement, nearly getting deported, and the pushback she's gotten from her time in the Venture Capital world. If you're interested in personal growth, investing, creating your own brand, and moving away from the corporate world...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Brian Kelly is THE Points Guy. At a young age, he became fascinated with the world of travel, credit cards, and points. As he grew older he figured out all the ways to accrue as many points as possible, and started a blog, The Points Guy, to help other travelers travel more efficiently. Shortly after, The Points Guy blew up and Brian would find himself in lucrative opportunities with credit card affiliate programs. Just a few years later, he sold The Points Guy company and stayed on as CEO. Over...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 6 min
On this episode, the face of Jack's Dining Room, Jack Goldburg, joins me for his first-ever podcast. Goldburg first started his career as a Consultant at PWC, before him and his now business partner Liam Henning, started to do food reviews as a side hustle just a few years ago. Flash forward to now, Jack's Dining Room has become one of the biggest food & experience review accounts on social media, with millions of followers and billions of views across platforms. On this episode we talk abou...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Shaun T, is a renowned fitness trainer, motivational speaker, and television personality. He rose to fame as the creator of popular home fitness programs like Insanity, T25, and Hip-Hop Abs, which have helped millions of people achieve their fitness goals. ***SA Warning*** On this episode, Shaun T opens up about how he survived being molested by his stepfather as a child, how he came out to his mother, and how he worked through his childhood traumas to become the (amazing) father he is today.
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Maddie Schrader, also known as “Moobie” is a rising content creator and TikTok star currently signed under the Barstool Sports banner. She gained notoriety in 2022 and 2023 while still in college at Marist University playing Division I lacrosse for the school. After her internship with Barstool in the Summer of 2023, she accepted their return offer and became a full-time content creator this summer upon graduation. On this episode, we dive into who “Moobie” really is, some of the overwhelming fe...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Natasha Parker, former Bachelor contestant, joins us this week and opens up about her relationship with God and her ability to speak in tongues, facing ego-death (twice), and how the influencer world has changed for her the last few years and how she may go back to corporate America.
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 8 min
On this episode, I bring on the CEO of Acorns, Noah Kerner. Acorns is a financial investment tool that believes in investing small amounts of money at high frequencies to set up your future. They have helped every day Americans invest over $20B since inception. On this episode, Noah and I talk about his previous exits, the importance of investing early, and being the leader of an 800-person company.
Oct 15, 2024•58 min
This is one of my favorite podcast episodes I've ever done. I sit down with Cyrus Veyssi, who is one of the most remarkably patient and understanding individuals I've ever come across. Their ability to listen, communicate, and educate should be studied. On this episode, we talk about Cyrus's own journey with their gender identity, how they go about dealing with online hatred, and how they have successfully exploded in the beauty world. I also ask Cyrus how I, as a straight white man, can have th...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Erika Priscilla and Husband Scott Corrizi share their journey of love, ambition, and mutual support spanning a decade. The couple discusses their early 20's, navigating a toxic phase, to ultimately getting married. The two discuss Erika's decision to take content full-time which has paid off, with her near 1.5m+ followers across platforms. We also dive into Scott's unconditional support, and how they see their future both professionally and personally together.
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 11 min
I completed a triathlon yesterday and I learned more about myself, my insecurities, and roots of my fears than I had in the past few years combined. I also hope this serves as some motivation on a Monday.
Sep 16, 2024•29 min
On this episode, I sit down with German Male Model, Moritz Hau. For the first time, he speaks about his breakup publicly - why and how it happened, and how social media played into it. We also go more in-depth into Moritz's layers and his deep passion for psychology, reading, and deeper thinking. He also explains to me how being bullied as a childhood turned him into one of the top male models in the world today.
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 17 min
On this episode, I do a very extensive deep dive into my lifelong experience with OCD. It's never been something I've been very comfortable speaking about publicly, but I hope that it's interesting to those curious, and comforting to those who relate. I talk about how it affects my romantic relationship, friendships, and professional life. I also address parents who might be listening today, and how you can help your child if this is something they live with. If you have any thoughts, questions,...
Sep 03, 2024•48 min
Chicklet is back on the show for the first time in years. Today, we discuss his upcoming marriage next month, how he's battled through crippling anxiety, and how being sober for the last year has changed his life and productivity.
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Maria Georgas is one of the most beloved personalities to come out of Bachelor nation. On this episode, we do a deep dive into her shocking decision to turn down being the next Bachelorette, how she grapples with turning 30 years old, and where she's at with her current dating life and men.
Aug 19, 2024•48 min
On this episode, I sit down with Real Estate mogul Ryan Serhant. Serhant has not just been a pioneer of the real estate world in NYC for years, but also found an incredible way to weave in media into his brand. His first hit television series, Million Dollar Listing, propelled Serhant to the forefront of real estate and pop culture. Today, Serhant gets very candid with me. What really makes him go? Is his life really what it looks like on TV? Why does he care so much about working so hard? Does ...
Aug 05, 2024•45 min
This is obviously a very special episode for me. As many of you know, my girlfriend was a guest on my show just over a year ago and that’s how we met. Today, she comes back on the podcast for the first time since then and we talk about how we’ve grown over the last year, how we sort through conflict and try to always over communicate, and what working together has taught us about ourselves and relationship. ***This episode of the podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. If you have been thinking...
Aug 01, 2024•56 min
We are adding a surprise second episode this week, to break the news with the CEO of POSH, Avante Price, on their recent $22M Series A raise. POSH has become one of the leaders in ticketing and social events, specifically here in the United States, and Avante joins me on the show to talk about his journey from dropping out of NYU just a few years ago, to now running his company that stands valued at over $100M+ at just 23 years old.
Jul 27, 2024•1 hr 1 min
On this episode of Unlike Me, I sit down with podcasting star Sofia Franklyn. We do a deep dive into her ability to be in a committed, monogamous relationship and why she's struggled being loyal in the past. We also touch on her relationship with her father, or lack thereof, and what it's done for her relationships with men. Lastly, we dive into what being at the forefront of a public scandal did to her, and how she's bounced back. Enjoy.
Jul 22, 2024•59 min
This episode is for my UFC and real estate fans. Today, I sit down with "Ragin" Al Iaquinta, one of the most beloved figures in the UFC. Some might remember him from his iconic post-fight outbursts, or when he took a championship fight on 36 hours notice against Khabib. Whether it's his exciting fights, or his desire to create his real estate empire, Iaquinta is as entertaining as they come. Listen to the full episode here NOW!
Jul 05, 2024•1 hr 9 min
On this episode, Montreal's Chloé Crane-Leroux joins me to talk everything about her plant-based journey, using her photography skills to grow her social following to over a million people, and how she fell in love with a boy (now man) she knew from decades ago during COVID. All of this and more on this week's episode of Unlike Me.
Jun 25, 2024•55 min
This is my first true solo episode. I dive into my relationship and give my opinion on how to navigate an age gap in a relationship. I also get into the realities of working for myself and being a young entrepreneur, as well as knowing that not everyone is meant to be in your life forever. If you have any feedback, I'd love to hear it. Email me: [email protected].
Jun 20, 2024•43 min
On Episode 4 of Unlike Me, I am joined by Netflix's Season 4 "Love Is Blind" alumni Kwame Appiah. On this episode, we discuss the entire Love Is Blind Process of proposing to someone you haven't met, as well as his journey growing up in a Ghanian village until the age of 8 without ever meeting his parents. June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month. This month I am working with Betterhelp to provide discounted therapy to ANYONE looking to start or get back into therapy. Go to Betterhelp.com/UNL...
Jun 11, 2024•54 min
Dani Schulz and I sit down for her first interview in English. The latina entrepreneur and content creator has already lived many lives, having been married and divorced, moving across countries numerous times, and starting an entire online empire. We get into it all on today's episode.
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 7 min
