The blondEST Podcast — "Introducing Ryan"

Host: Savanna Boda (out of town; episode hosted by Tyler)
Guest: Ryan (Tyler’s boyfriend, team member at Savannah Boda Aesthetics)
Date: February 23, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode of The blondEST Podcast diverges from usual, as Savanna is out of town. Tyler, stepping in as host, invites his boyfriend and coworker, Ryan, into the spotlight. The episode is a lighthearted, candid Q&A session that covers Ryan’s background, his role at Savannah Boda Aesthetics (SBA), their relationship, and some fun, personal stories. Listeners sent in questions about work, skincare, personal routines, and favorite memories. The relaxed tone brings out playful banter, vulnerability, and a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the SBA team dynamic.

Key Themes & Discussion Points

1. Getting to Know Ryan

Background and Childhood Passions

• Grew up in Dallas, near SMU.
• Early passion for performance — musical theater from age 2.
  • “I was a performer ever since 2 years old. I, like, loved performing — my favorite thing in the world.” (03:01)
• Musical theater stay started as a mouse in Cinderella and dual roles (seagull & Ursula’s tentacle) in The Little Mermaid.
• Intensive piano lessons as a child; love for classical music — favorite piece is “The Swan.”

Education and Tumultuous College Years

• Attended Webster Conservatory for musical theater and dance composition.
• Experienced extreme stress, leading to physical health issues (tumor surgeries).
  • “My senior year I developed a tumor the size of a golf ball... I took it as a sign. I wanted to take a little break, not focus on theater.” (11:06)
• Found stress relief in adopting his beloved dog, Dory.
• Later worked with kids with various disabilities, opening theater to them.

2. Ryan’s Work Before and After Joining SBA

Pre-SBA Career:

• Executive project director at a Dallas consulting firm specializing in nonprofit event planning, board management, graphic/website design.
  • “We handled basically everything that happens behind the scenes for like, six to seven major nonprofits in Dallas.” (13:41)

Role at SBA:

• Business Development Manager: manages brand relationships, project management, graphic design, special projects (e.g., product customizations, Palo Santo energy cleansing).
  • “People think he was hired just to do Palo Santo Cleansing, but that’s maybe a fifth… not even a fifth.” (17:41)
• Significant asset for internal graphic design, streamlining operations, and easing workload on Tyler and Savanna.

3. Their Relationship & Working Together

How Tyler & Ryan Met (15:07)

• Met in Dallas through mutual friends, July.
• Quickly began spending time together, and time “flew by.”
• Early dates included outings to Pinkie’s, seeing Fantastic Four.

Working Together at SBA

• Acknowledged benefits of the new, larger workspace.
  • “I’m extremely grateful that we’re in a much bigger space now... we’re not on top of each other.” (23:19)
• Ryan’s contribution lightens Tyler’s mental load and brings more balance to operations.
• Clear boundaries at home — focus on separating work from personal life.
  • “I like to have clear boundaries… Even before Ryan started working here… it’s how I come home and I disconnect and I’m able to be happy.” (34:15)
• Routine includes decompressing car rides together, listening to audiobooks or true crime.

4. Favorite Skincare Products & Routines

Ryan’s Favorite Product:

• Epicutus Lipid Serum — for benefits to skin barrier and inflammation. (24:45)
  • “I love lipid serum. Epicutus. That’s my favorite.”
• Also loves Alto Advanced and Intense Serum.

Tyler’s Approach:

• Simplicity and consistency — rides or dies are Alpharet, Carboxym, Tonesmart, and Oxygen Deep Pore Mask.
• Tyler admits he gets lazy sometimes, skipping steps when tired (28:25).
• Cautions against over-experimentation (Ryan is “kid in a candy shop” with too many products).

Skincare Consistency Tips

• Do nighttime routine as soon as you get home, no matter the hour, to avoid skipping. (40:50)
  • “Getting home, it doesn’t matter what time it is, and doing your skincare routine — that is the best way to maintain consistency.”

One Skincare Product for Life:

• Tyler: Alpharet.
• Ryan: Intense Serum.

5. Fun Personal Stories & Banter

Memorable/Funniest Moments

• Funniest: Ryan sits to pee, which led to a midnight disaster with the toilet seat up (49:04)
  • “Fully ass cheeks in water. And I screamed — Tyler has never laughed so hard.”
• Favorite Memory: Both recall sunny boat days (recently in Hawaii, also in Italy for Tyler & Savanna).
• Embarrassing Story: Ryan’s over-exertion at Barry’s Bootcamp after a grueling fitness day, culminating in him walking out mid-class (44:00-47:57).

Travel Dreams

• Tyler: New Zealand (“the most beautiful place on earth”), wants to cover every continent.
• Ryan: Sees Northern Lights (preferably Norway or Iceland) and wants to visit a real castle.

Pet Plans

• Tyler wants a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel like Candace the LA Facialist’s dogs (36:16).
• Challenge: both work at SBA, so managing a puppy’s early life is a logistical hurdle.

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• On College & Stress:
  • Ryan: “I developed a tumor the size of a golf ball...They asked me to name it — we called her Patricia.” (11:06)
• On Relationship Fears:
  • Tyler: “The reason I was scared to be in a relationship with him is that he is such a good person deep down, like, it terrified me… this man on the inside is like Mother Teresa and I am not Mother Teresa.” (31:14)
• On Skincare Consistency:
  • Tyler: “Getting home, it doesn’t matter what time it is, and doing your skincare routine, that is the best way to maintain consistency.” (41:11)
• On Working Together:
  • “I get to see, you know, one of my favorite people throughout the day, but we’re not on top of each other.” (23:33)
• On Travel Desires:
  • Ryan: “My, like, biggest thing on my bucket list is I have to, at one point before I die, see these damn Northern Lights.” (53:49)
• On Funniest Moment:
  • Ryan: “Fully ass cheeks in water. And I screamed…Tyler has never laughed so hard at me.” (49:37)

Q&A Highlights (Listener-Submitted)

What did you do before SBA? (13:06)

• Ryan: Consulting, project management, event planning for nonprofits.

How do you get along working together? (23:17)

• Very well, thanks to larger space and good division of labor.

Favorite product? (24:45)

• Lipid Serum (Ryan), Alpharet/Oxygen Deep Pore Mask (Tyler).

How do you separate work and personal life? (34:09)

• Clear boundaries, decompress on car rides.

Favorite memory with each other? (42:19)

• Boat trip in Hawaii, shared peaceful moments.

Funniest moment? (49:04)

• The midnight toilet seat misadventure.

Dream vacation? (51:24)

• Tyler: New Zealand; Ryan: Northern Lights, seeing a castle, Antarctica (polar plunge).

Episode Tone & Takeaways

The episode is warm, funny, and relatable — driven by the easy chemistry and banter between Tyler and Ryan. Beyond the skin care and professional insights, it offers an honest look at the duo’s lives, their ways of supporting each other (in business and at home), and their quirks. Listeners will come away knowing Ryan much better and more endeared to the SBA team’s dynamic and authenticity.

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