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Sweet and Savre
Hosted by Danielle Savre · EN
Hosted by actress Danielle Savre (pronounced “savory”), Sweet and Savre is where bold women spill the truth and pass the snacks. From sour gummies to a rack of ribs, she digs deep into the moments that shaped her guest: the spark, the setbacks, and the choices that changed everything. These are the women you want in your group chat, fearless, evolving, inspiring, occasionally messy, and always real. After all, everyone’s life is a little bit sweet, a little bit savory, and everything in between. Welcome to Sweet & Savre!
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Ep. 22 - Turning Passion into Your Profession with Celebrity Nail Artist Lisa Wong
2w ago01:36:24Tap to summarizeFrom school-day rebel to dressing the fingertips of Hollywood royalty, premier celebrity and editorial nail artist Lisa Wong joins the podcast for a brilliant, lively, and inspiring conversation. With over thirty years of experience, Lisa treats a tiny nail bed like a canvas for a masterpiece—creating the gorgeous period looks for Palm Royale, character styling for Abbott Elementary, and collaborating with icons like Taylor Swift, Quinta Brunson, Alison Janney, and Sally Fields. In this episode, Lisa shares her journey to dominating the "Met Gala of nail competitions," winning Best in Show two years in a row, and surviving a nail boot camp. We dive deep into her incredible transition from traditional salon work to major film and television sets, the importance of visualizing your goals, and her beautiful philosophy on what happens when you truly turn your passion into your profession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ep. 21 - “I’m Good. No. I'm Great": Claiming Power on Television's Biggest Sets with Nicole Rubio (Part 2)
2w ago01:14:42Tap to summarizeThe masterclass continues in part two as Danielle and hit TV director Nicole Rubio dive into the high-stakes, fast-paced world of calling the shots on major network television. Nicole details her transition into the director's chair, navigating the intense pressure of tracking nine cameras at once and earning a "get out of jail free card" from Patrick Dempsey. She shares what it was really like working in Shondaland as a woman of color, the beautiful weight of stepping into her own greatness, and the whirlwind of being so highly in demand that you have to start making the tough calls for your priorities. Finally, Nicole gets incredibly candid about the physical and mental toll of a demanding industry, the reality of burnout, and why protecting and nourishing your soul must always come first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ep. 20 - Before Hollywood: How 7 Different Careers Built a Born Director with Nicole Rubio (Part 1)
3w ago01:16:04Tap to summarizeHit TV director Nicole Rubio is a powerhouse who has spent her entire life creating her own path and making sure not a single opportunity passed her by. This episode explores the fascinating, diverse chapters she conquered through sheer determination, including working for a space shuttle defense contractor, performing as an NFL cheerleader for the Rams, and traveling the world as a flight attendant. Once she turned her sight toward Hollywood, she seamlessly transitioned into acting (most notably as Paramedic Nicole on Grey's Anatomy) before mastering the intricate world of script supervising on iconic film sets like Blade and Training Day, proving the incredible things that happen when you believe in yourself and go after it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ep. 19 - Healing From Loss, An Immigrant Story & Building a Business with Erika Bañuelos
4w ago01:53:52Tap to summarizeDanielle 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
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Ep. 18 - Running With The Bulls, Air Force Survival & Processing Grief with Macey Marshall
4w ago01:03:59Tap to summarizeThe 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
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Ep. 17 - From Latchkey Kid to Rewriting Trauma: The Power of Positivity & Rescuing Squirrels with Macey Marshall
Jun 1501:08:55Tap to summarizeDanielle 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
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Ep. 16 - A Pandemic Pivot, Daniel Radcliffe & The True Meaning of Fan Conventions with Dream It Conventions
Jun 1000:52:58Tap to summarizeThe 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
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Ep. 15 - Hodgkin’s Lymphoma to Lucy Hale: Building a Convention Empire with Dream It Conventions
Jun 801:07:07Tap to summarizeThe 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
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Ep. 14 - Ego Can Drown Out Your Inner Voice: Secrets of a Hollywood Casting Director with Jamie Castro
Jun 101:35:24Tap to summarizeDanielle 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
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Ep. 13 - From Her Lowest Point to Makeup Artist of Grey's Anatomy with Tai Young
May 2700:58:35Tap to summarizeFrom 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
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