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Danielle sits down with the incredible Erika Bañuelos for a deeply moving conversation about family, resilience, and the pursuit of independence. Accompanied by translator Valentina, Erika shares stories of her vibrant childhood in Mexico and the profound impact of a father who taught her what a good man looks like. She opens up about the devastating loss of her first child, which became the catalyst for her to immigrate to the US at eighteen in search of better healthcare. After years of dedicating herself to raising her two sons, Erika discusses her inspiring transition into entrepreneurship, turning a housekeeping job into a thriving business with a mission to lift up and empower other women to find their own financial and personal independence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The conversation continues as Macey dives into the reality of her military deployment in Germany and her global travel adventures. She pulls back the curtain on the intense mental and physical resilience it took to navigate being one of the only women in her unit, opening up about the terrifying reality of her service and what it took to survive. They balance the gravity of those experiences with wild travel stories, from drinking wine out of watering cans with monks to running with the bulls. Finally, Macey gets vulnerable about her father's sudden passing, navigating heavy grief without closure, and choosing to never let fear dictate her life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danielle sits down with her lifelong best friend, Macey Marshall, to explore the childhood journeys that shape us. Macey opens up about growing up as a latchkey kid and navigating her parents' divorce at ten. She shares a fascinating look into her own survival instincts, breaking down how her mind naturally rewired childhood trauma—like being locked in a room during a domestic fight—into beautiful, happy memories. From her choice to protect her peace through relentless positivity to the hilarious logistics of raising a rescued wild squirrel, this episode highlights the radical independence of a young girl determined to build a joyful life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The phenomenal forces behind Dream It Conventions, Maria and Aurelia, return to lay bare the high-stakes reality of pivoting a live event company during a global lockdown. They break down the resilience it took to survive the ultimate business crisis, balanced by the emotional milestone of Maria officially being declared cancer free. This episode gets to the heart of the true reason fan conventions exist, exploring how television provides a vital escape so we all feel a little less lonely, the power of finding a community that understands you, the surreal experience of hosting icons like Emilia Clarke, and their ultimate vision of manifesting their dream guest, Daniel Radcliffe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The incredible powerhouses behind Dream It Conventions, Maria and Aurelia, dive straight into the personal journeys that shaped their empire. From Maria navigating a Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis at 16 and learning to live life constantly saying yes, to Aurelia leaving Paris for Ohio as an exchange student to fully immerse herself in American culture, this conversation explores how a shared love for television brought this yin and yang duo together. They break down the early struggle of building a business when no one believed in them, and the groundbreaking moment they risked it all to secure Lucy Hale from Pretty Little Liars, kicking off a massive story that absolutely warranted a part two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danielle sits down with Emmy nominated casting director, 200 hour certified yoga master, and dear friend Jamie Castro for a raw and unfiltered look behind the scenes of Hollywood. From her early VHS recorded dance days to thriving in the legendary Shondaland boom, Jamie pulls back the curtain on how the entertainment industry really works. They dive into the high stakes adrenaline of casting and recasting, the intense reality of fighting for actors, and how a dedicated yoga practice sharpens the intuition required to find the true soul of a character. It is a deeply candid conversation about why your ego can drown out your inner voice, the challenge of staying human in a business that feels like it is going extinct, and why casting was quite literally written in her last name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the lowest point with her two and a half year old son to accepting the signs, Tai Young opens up about the reality of industry breakthroughs and what it takes to pivot. In this episode, we dive into: Surviving single with a young son during her lowest point in LA Coping with the shame of untapped potential before transitioning into makeup. "Union, what’s a union?" - How a conversation with Issa Rae sparked a new chapter and the research that led to true stability for her family Landing as a makeup artist on Grey's Anatomy, her five steps to a flawless face, and launching Glam Crashers Welcome back to the show, Tai Young. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From personal shopping for Beyoncé to taking the ultimate leap of faith into Hollywood, Tai Young’s journey is a masterclass in raw hustle, resilience, and pure ambition. In this episode, we dive into: Her Texas roots and hauling thousands in diamonds in a hooptee to get to styling gigs Moving to Los Angeles fueled by a lifelong drive to succeed and a childhood conviction that Barbie was definitely not marriage material The traumatic, premature birth of her son and the profound life shift that followed Tai’s heart and her hustle are truly inspiring, and this conversation is packed with wisdom, laughter, and incredible storytelling. Welcome to the show, Tai Young. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The conversation continues as we track Emily’s hustle from writing on Grey's Anatomy and Station 19 to navigating the industry since. We dive deep into the human psyche, getting incredibly vulnerable about childhood trauma, navigating sexual assault, therapy, and her experience with ketamine treatments. It's an honest look at what it truly takes to protect your voice and heal. Trigger Warning: This episode contains a brief discussion regarding childhood sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is a historic day because we are finally attempting something that has apparently been cursed: interviewing writer and powerhouse Emily Culver! In part one of this special sit-down, our deep friendship completely seeps through as we dive into Emily’s roots growing up in Wisconsin with a sex therapist mother, her move to LA, and how she first fell in love with storytelling. It’s lighthearted, juicy, and proof that some things are worth the wait. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices