What's The Point

[subject to change] when the silly goose meets the zen master with Jan Gatewood

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 07:01:11 GMT

your friend and mine, an interdisciplinary artist, retired part-time Stussy model, and full time silly goose– Jan Gatewood— discusses his life, philosophy, and experiences. he has a pretty glitz name in art right now, a cool look, better vibration, and even greater sense of humor—he explains is seemingly unintentional zen approach to life and how and why how he he got this sort of thinking. he shares insights about his journey in the creative industries, including modeling and art, dating and reflects on the importance of being open to change and the unexpected in life. heartache, and earthing in between.

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[subject to change] positioning yourself in life to receive with Jason Odio

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 07:01:52 GMT

[over drinks] in this engaging conversation, Jason Odio, a hospitality veteran turned music manager, shares insights about his life journey and the challenges he has faced. we take a look at the other side of the glitz and glam behind Miami nightlife. he vulnerably shares straddling professional success and personal fulfillment, and how he deals with the desire to achieve both. we chat about commitment, heartache, when to leave and when to stay in business and in relationships.

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[subject to change] the alternative to hustle culture with Valerie Oula

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 07:01:28 GMT

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[subject to change] staying grounded in uncertainty

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 07:01:04 GMT

Mayssa and I love to shoot the shit. I didn’t know where this conversation was going to go, but it went everywhere it needed to. we talk about dating in our feminine, the natural inclinations to fall into certain roles in relationships, and balance spiritual seeking with fun, material goals with monastic tendencies.

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[subject to change] why safety is sexy in relationships

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 07:00:48 GMT

in a world where are all of the securely attached people gone? how much therapy speak is too much therapy speak? how to check in when we’re never hearing each other? we review attachment styles. the importance of safety in relationship, what kind of conversations we desperately need to be having in what it takes to sustain long term relationships. when advice is pervasive and available to us at all times from every platform , what advice is actually valid and worth taking? and what's mine and what's there's? how do I perserve my indiviuality in a relationship

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[subject to change] ending phone addiction with Nicole Baqai

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 07:01:41 GMT

we sit with Nicole Baqai of Cool to Look Up and talk about the dangers of phone addiction aside from time wasted. getting comfortable with uncertainty and defining our own taste.

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[subject to change] it was easier being fat with Adam Riker

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 07:05:34 GMT

[over drinks] what happens when you "arrive" to the place you yearn for most? that place you think will solve it all. we chat about freeing our most real selves, weight loss, dating, judgment & jealousy in this silly & deep episode over martinis with Adam Riker aka Squish.

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[subject to change] i miss the old Jasmine

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 07:00:00 GMT

[just jas] season 2 launch. life updates since we paused What's the Point? and what "subject to change" is all about"

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How to handle rejection with Matt Hausfater

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 08:31:33 GMT

We sat down with Matt Hausfater this morning, a successful Hollywood writer and podcast host, and had a real conversation on the gatekeeping of Hollywood and the evolving goal posts we keep chasing. We go deep on comparison vs inspiration, scarcity vs. abundant mindsets and the innate human need for external validation. Hear why Matt worked part time at Barneys just to continue writing in his field and what happens when you are so deeply passionate about your work. Great episode about inner motivation despite constant rejection.

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Acting as if with Hally Leadbetter

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 08:31:19 GMT

Today we welcome Hally Leadbetter - golfer, entertainment, and content creator. This is not a podcast about golf or any of the highlights - this is a raw episode where Hally shares the real truth behind her life as a type A perfectionist throughout her journey as an athlete, broadcast host and entrepreneur - learning about fuels and drains, managing her crippling anxiety and OCD, changing her relationship with food and exercise through battling an eating disorder and learning to accept failure. What does loving yourself actually mean? Sometimes it’s not about eating well, exercising every day and following your ‘rules’, it’s about feeding your soul with what you need in the moment. Great episode about managing emotions and building your dream life.

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Blueprinting Your Own Life with Tyler Henry

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 08:30:42 GMT

This is not an episode of the classic music executive and how he built his successful career after being inspired by Drake’s documentary in college. In fact, it’s quite opposite. Tyler shares how he moved from viewing not sleeping and not eating as a badge of honor, to prioritizing his mind, body, health and relationships. Tyler show us there are different ways to achieve success in the music industry and how he leads his team in the same regard. We discuss bucket lists, forcing vs. flow, boundaries, spiritual practices and how he leads life as an observer. Kinda wish more men were as emotionally evolved as Tyler….but seriously.

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Unconventional love with Laura Wasser

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 08:33:26 GMT

Divorce lawyer to the stars (kim kardashian, Britney Spears you name it), Laura wasser, joins us today for a meaningful conversation about marriage, divorce and relationships - how these constructs are portrayed to us as a society and the fallacies we learn to accept without question. Laura shares about her “unconventional life” - her family, her career and her viewpoints. Laura has helped empower many through relationships, marriages and divorces, but the impact she wants to have is much bigger…tune in to learn more.

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Communicating vs confronting with Annabel & Jasmine

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 08:30:39 GMT

In this solo episode, Annabel and Jas shoot the shit on attaching to the outcome vs. enjoying the journey and debunk the word ‘ready’ - are we ever really ready for big change? Do any of us really know what we’re doing or are we all just figuring it out? Do our habits keep us in a cage if we don’t consistently revisit them? We deep dive on our working relationship, communication and confrontation - how to be receptive and non-defensive to feedback and so much more.

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Becoming hot, smart AND rich with Maggie Sellers

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:35:00 GMT

One of our favorite episodes today with Maggie Sellers, content / TikTok queen, angel investor, founder of Hot Smart Rich (yes you can be all 3) and so much more. Maggie opens up about what it’s like to be single in your 30s (having just gone through a breakup with her fiancé) and how she feels more connected to her authentic self, in touch with her femininity, and more in flow than ever before.

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Believing in something bigger than yourself with Pauletta Washington

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 05:00:15 GMT

This morning we had an intimate chat with Pauletta Washington - a performer, an actress, a musician, a mom of 4 and yes, Denzel Washington’s wife. She is a force beyond any of these roles and credits a lot of her fulfillment (and success) from her faith based practices. We discuss her willingness to put her career aside to raise her children, while allowing Denzel the time and space focus on his career, how she stepped into her new identity as a mom with an artistic spin, how she raised kind and grounded kids, despite being in the constant spotlight, and how she and Denzel withstood the last 40 years, growing and evolving together. Mrs Washington’s wisdom is raw and inspiring - take notes, especially if you’re looking for direction or entering a new chapter (ahem motherhood) in your life.

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Not everything is about you with Jasmine and Annabel

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 04:00:41 GMT

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No rules to grieving with Jah Landis

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:00:04 GMT

Today we speak with Jah Landis, musician, artist, entrepreneur, husband, and father to Tiger. Jah walks us through his pause from reality during the pandemic, where he did a major audit on his life and finally grieved the passing of his mother, 2 years prior. He shares his deeply personally journey to creating Jah Mama hot sauce, after his mother, and the power derived from trying things out, experimenting and not overthinking. The goal isn’t perfection, it’s moving forward, experiences, and building your own garden.

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I don't know shit but I do believe in destiny with Michael "M" Chow

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT

We are honored to have Michael ‘M’ Chow sit down with us for a very intimate chat on his glamorous life— that was not without hard times, times that are truly stranger than fiction. Many of you may know him for his namesake, Mr. Chow, but he’s so much more multi-faceted than that. He shares early childhood experiences that shaped him and his life that truly plays out like a movie. He shares so much wisdom, you’ll need a few listens to absorb it all. M’s story plays out like a movie - the drama, the doubt, the suffering and the powerful comebacks. This is an inspiring episode from one of the biggest icon’s of our time. The density of wisdom and one-liners in this episode is unmatched.

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Vulnerability & other words that scare Brits with Sarah Jossel

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 04:00:47 GMT

Our favorite beauty queen, Sarah Jossel, joins us for today’s episode, all the way from London. If you think the beauty space is just about vanity, you’ve got it all wrong. We chat about how to overcome overthinking and becoming comfortable with “enough,” motherhood, maternity leave, dealing with judgment and grieving your old self. Sarah shares her favorite word her hardest challenges and the biggest thing she wants to instill in her daughter over a lot of laughs and fun.

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A case for ignorance is bliss with Max Montgomery

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 04:00:10 GMT

Such a refreshing, honest conversation with Max Montgomery, world known photographer to the likes of Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa, Snoop Dogg, etc..Max takes us behind the scenes to his life as a photographer - the unglamorous truths, the failures, the lessons, the nepotism, and everything else along the way. Max shares why he isn’t in the pursuit of happiness and rather, experiences and meaning. We go into his relationship with failure, why he loves to fail, and why for him, ignorance is in fact bliss.

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Fitting in vs Belonging with Jas and Annabel

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 04:00:26 GMT

A real-time catch up between Annabel and Jas. A candid conversation on friendships, old and new, the difference between fitting in and belonging, the importance of community, intentional word choices and being intentional with your time, and why feeling safe can drive you to execute. And as always relevant to us - early motherhood and dating / relationships in your 30s :)

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Being a healer in politics with Mayor Sepi Shyne

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 04:00:17 GMT

Sepi Shyne stands out. From fleeing Iran at age 5, to coming out as a lesbian in the early 90s, to being the first publicly LGBTQ Iranian political official elected in the world as mayor of West Hollywood in Los Angeles. Listen to Sepi’s inspirational story of battling adversity, healing past trauma, and navigating anxiety, depression and PTSD to find her true purpose - to illuminate. Find out why the West Hollywood mayor is also a reiki master, why Sepi is a healer not a politician, why your intuition is always right and why fear is an illusion.

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The only time I questioned my self-worth was with the U.S. government feat. Siff Haider

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 04:00:33 GMT

Siff Haider, co-founder of viral wellness company Arrae, podcast host, content creator and all around dynamic human. We can thank her later for her infamous bloat supplements because today’s episode we go far beyond her company. We talk about growth, confidence, creativity, sustaining a long term relationship (romantic and business), what to do when you just can’t wake up in a great headspace and near death experiences. Siff shares how you can be a business person with a creative brain, how she cultivates an abundant mindset and what her high school boyfriend taught her about putting herself first. Must listen.

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Saying yes when you "shouldn't" with Kate Burr

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 04:00:17 GMT

Kate Burr, the culinary queen herself, joined us on the pod today. Kate has had a traditionally successful career in marketing / partnerships across many beloved hospitality and food/beverage brands, and has found her passion at a young age, but we didn’t talk about any of that. Kate cuts the bullshit and shares the real journey of dating in her 30s, keeping her standards high and dismissing society’s pressure to settle…she shares about imposter syndrome, navigating endings (personal and professional) cultivating strong self worth and the importance of saying yes when you “shouldn’t.”

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What we all need to know about men with Sean Hotchkiss

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 04:00:51 GMT

Sean Hotchkiss, GQ writer turned men’s life coach tells us about chasing money, status, sex and all the external stuff in the hopes to find fulfillment, and when life took a tragic turn how he completely pivoted what it meant for him to “have it all” as a man. Sean shares why being stuck is actually a blessing, what healthy masculinity actually looks like and how to go about dismantling traditional masculinity. What should women know about men, in a work setting and in a personal relationship? Are men actually more sensitive then we think? Are we as society doing the inner work of previous generations? And really, what do men need to know more about themselves?

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Nicole Bruno on why being famous on social media is like being rich in monopoly money

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 04:00:16 GMT

Introducing Nicole Bruno for the first time ever with her new last name - FKA Nicole Cogan or as some as you know her @Nobread. Nicole shares how it took moving back into her parents house during Covid and her dad calling her ‘rigid’ for her to uncover her true self, and as a byproduct, find her husband, after years of ‘frogs’. We discuss releasing identities that no longer serve you, the pros and cons of having a very structured life, how ‘likes’ on social media actually block your purpose, and of course, her recent, no-phone, magical wedding. This is a must listen for anyone going through the inner work…Nicole is a huge testament of what getting to know yourself does for your inner and outer fulfillment.

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Are we all just longing to be seen? with Louise Hazel

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 04:00:42 GMT

Louise Hazel, a British olympian turned entrepreneur joins us for a remarkable conversation about the inherent dichotomies life. Lou really tells the story of balance—How do you follow your dreams and pay the bills? How do you handle loss as a winner? How do you love without loss? (You can't.) You would think being a gold-medalist Olympian from a young age would bring you great fulfillment, but that's not the entire story. This is a must listen for anyone moving through an identity shift, grief, leaving their ego, and other people’s opinions behind. We discuss how to cultivate mental resilience, even through a depressive period, death, the fortification that sometimes comes with grief, our resistance to being average and the innate human desire to be seen.

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Jas & Annabel: Motherhood, birth stories, breaking up, getting back together and all of the judgement in between

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 04:00:43 GMT

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How to be an artist with Justina Blakeney

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 04:00:05 GMT

In today’s episode, we’re honored to welcome Justina Blakeney - award winning designer, artist, New York Times best-selling author. We discuss the fallacy of ‘checking a box’ as it relates to success, and how the box society puts us in is constraining and made to keep us small. Justina shares openly about never fitting in and eventually embracing that part of her and turning it into her superpower - widening ‘the box’ for herself with a more all-encompassing identity. We get into a conversation about Instagram, its’ ever changing algorithms and the need to release control to keep you sane - how to focus on creating vs. consuming, how to evolve with the rapidly changing progression and how to build a career around creativity.

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Who are you without your job? with Fabián von Hauske

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 04:00:12 GMT

Chef Fabián von Hauske is a renown Mexico-City born chef and owner of two-time Michelin Star restaurant Contra, Wildair and partner in Jac’s on Bond in NYC. We get deep about the struggles of finding fulfillment and internal success in big cities where more is more and better is better. We unpack what it means to be moved by the spiritual vs the material. We pull back the curtain on the glamour of being young and ownining the hottest and buzziest restaurants in one of the most competitive ‘foodscapes’ in the world—what could be better, right? and receiving ALL of the accolades for it. Fab was incredibly vulnerable with us about hospitality during covid, reading customer reviews, fears of the future,working, having fun and the relationship between the two. It wasn’t until the pandemic where he began to question everything— am I really what I do? Who would I be without this? is it all worth it? and sincerely, what's the point?

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Unleash your femininity with Amy Stanton

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 04:00:31 GMT

Amy Stanton of Stanton & Company and coauthor of The Feminine Revolution joins to talk not marketing, not PR - but masculine and feminine energies. Amy is a pioneer in a new era of women’s rights that is not competitive, but rather a complementary approach. Traditionally, female attributes are looked down upon as “weaK” - however, what we reframe these qualities as strength? We don’t need to be more of anything that we aren’t but rather unblock the femininity that’s within us. We go over why we don’t need to be more masculine, but what we need to do instead. We answer questions such as: how do you know which feminine archetypes are true to you (we both have a mix of masculine and feminine)? How do you cultivate the femininity that has been buried in a patriarchal society? How do we show up differently in our relationships —work, platonic, familial and romantic proudly and courageously as both and all of what we authentically are?

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Finding beauty in discomfort with Lori Levine Harris

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 04:00:13 GMT

Lori is a master at identity shifts, starting in a career in entertainment, turned lawyer, turned real-estate mogul, not to mention a mom of three. We discuss the concept of evolution, the uncomfortable moments of discomfort while transitioning to something new, identity crises, and depression, and why she does not equate success with fulfillment.What is the secret sauce that Trader Joe’s employees have that make them so happy? Why does the statement ‘babies are born with a loaf of bread under their arms’ hold true? Is anxiety all that bad or does it drive you to change? How do you build a business with your husband, have 3 kids and still maintain your sanity? How do you shift from being a corporate lawyer to starting a real-estate company built through video content, social media / putting yourself out there and community?

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Giving up the chase with Mike Rosenthal

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 04:00:34 GMT

Mike Rosenthal — artist, director, photographer, mental health advocate, and CEO / co-founder of, It’s Good! joins us for a very real powwow. Despite photographing many of Hollywood’s biggest actors and actresses, founding a company with John Legend, and being very much in the “in crowd,” he remains incredibly humble and grounded - something we dig into deeper. We discuss his challenging upbringing and the abundance of inner work, including the Hoffman Process, on himself to release patterns, behaviors and beliefs that no longer serve him. Every phase of Mike’s life brought on new learnings, and together with his wife, Jen Atkin (founder Ouai haircare), lead a life that centers around growth and expansion, personally and professionally. Tune into a raw and open conversation about growth, belonging and detaching from the chase and other people’s opinions for true freedom and happiness.

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Becoming the person your younger self needed with Liz Kennedy

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 04:00:35 GMT

Liz Kennedy is an entrepreneur, famed aesthetician, on air expert and beauty influencer. Liz shares openly about her challenging childhood, building resilience, releasing hard emotions, and her relationship to success, money —both having it and lacking it. Liz tells us how she transcended comparative thinking, growing up poor in a wealthy community and criticism from her peers.

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The highlight reel vs the real reel with Megan Roup

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 04:00:50 GMT

Megan Roup needs no introduction, celebrity trainer, founder of the Sculpt Society and overall physical and mental wellness enthusiast. This is not a conversation about workouts or nutrition tips and tricks - this is a conversation about the real and vulnerable moments of Megan’s journey. We discuss her past and present relationship to food and exercise, as well as her battle to food freedom. We get deep into the mind fuck of pregnancy (especially for someone who’s always filming ), mom shaming, criticized truths about motherhood, and people’s perception of her vs. reality. Megan also shares openly about getting to know herself as an adult, aside from the identity she wears as a founder, wife, and mom. Whether or not you do her workouts, you’ll leave this episode loving her even more (didn’t even think this was possible).

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Table for 1 with Emily Schildt

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 04:00:26 GMT

Emily Schildt is the founder (or chief eating officer) at Pop Up Grocer, basically your Instagram feed of products IRL. Emily is an open book—she tells us how to be alone and love it and how to enjoy your own company, especially as a method to recharge being an entrepreneur in NYC’s fast paced society. We discuss how rules and rigidity can actually serve you if executed with grace, the shame she felt about being “single forever” and the blocks she dismantled along the way to find a relationship where she truly felt seen. Emily opens up about certain childhood experiences that eventually led to limiting beliefs surrounding lovability in adulthood, yet how these experiences drove her to be financially secure and independent. If you’ve been toying with the idea of taking yourself on a date - here’s the push you needed.

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You don’t have to be a monk to be spiritual with Desirée Pais

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 04:00:30 GMT

Desirée Pais is the founder of BENSHEN.co, a platform that empowers women to unlock their personal power through access to wellness tools for the modern day human. BENSHEN is a true testament that you can live a healthy, spiritual life, and have fun at the same time - you don’t have to follow every rule and become a monk to lead a life of integrity and of your dreams. While this is Desirée’s company, her life could not have been more opposite from BENSHEN’s mission in her early years. Desirée wasn’t always a spiritual saint— it was in fact her struggle with living in extremes—struggling with an eating disorder, autoimmune, depression and chronic skin issues that pushed her to explore outside of her comfort zone. We discuss the toxicity of living in the extremes, engaging in mindfulness practices for one self vs. ‘because it’s what one should do’, romantic relationships and the misconception of things not working out because ‘you keep choosing the wrong partners; vs. ‘you didn’t choose yourself’.

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It's okay to change your mind with Noah Gersh

Wed, 31 May 2023 04:00:36 GMT

After leaving a career as a musician, twice, Noah Gersh, shares how he handled the incredible highs of living in the spotlight, to living a more ‘normal life’ and navigating imposter syndrome while building an audio storytelling and production company, SALT. We discuss the fallacy of goal-setting and blasting through checkmarks, how to know when a dream is heart driven or ego driven, and how to tune your antenna to hear the subtle voice within.

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When to stay and when to quit with Mayssa Chehata

Wed, 24 May 2023 04:00:45 GMT

In today’s episode, we welcome Mayssa Chehata, founder of Behave Candy, brand builder extraordinaire and fun fact, she’s also a DJ. Mayssa shares openly about leaving the safe confines of her corporate job and her marriage — at the same time. After this huge life change, she battled years of suppressed emotions that she had neglected by staying “safe.” Mayssa gets deep with us about the reality of building a start-up and adjusting to life as a newly divorced, single woman in her late 20’s—an unexpected turn of events in her very structured and planned out life. How does one know when it’s time to quit or when it’s best to stay the course? Mayssa shares what very few are willing to discuss and debunks the fallacies and taboos about quitting, divorce, and entrepreneurship along the way.

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Young and Successful: Dakota Fanning on navigating life's purpose

Wed, 17 May 2023 04:00:20 GMT

Dakota Fanning is the youngest person to ever be nominated for a SAG award at seven years old, and that was just the start. For most, this is a pipe dream. When you amass the success of a lifetime out the gates- where do you go from there? How do you define fulfillment and success when you find your purpose so young? We sat down with a bottle of wine to shoot the shit about early stardom, fame before Instagram, dating, and disappointment. How do you learn to trust new people? How do you keep perspective? How do you deal when things don’t go according to plan? We get into what keeps her grounded, what riles her up, romance, purpose and what she’s looking for next—this was an incredibly honest and vulnerable conversation on Hollywood, fame, life and love.

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Flow vs. Force with Valerie Oula

Wed, 10 May 2023 04:00:53 GMT

We’re excited to introduce Valerie Oula, a reiki master, director of Vibrational Healing at THE WELL, yoga and meditation teacher, guide, author, and founder of Modern Ritual NYC. With her bio you’d think she was always spiritual and in touch with herself, however, Valerie had quite the partying phase working as a casting director and photo producer in NYC. And while her present looks far different than her past, she stresses the important of honoring where you’ve been (even the shitty parts) in order to release and move forward. We ask Val if she misses old versions of herself, even if they didn’t serve her and how to lead with compassionate flow vs. force. Hear why Valerie feels its our duty to do the inner work, for ourselves and the collective and why discernment, and knowing yourself is so key to your internal fulfillment. To leave a tidbit of Valerie’s wise words, “Remember that there is so much possibility in every moment”.

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Embracing Cringe with Kareem Rahma

Wed, 03 May 2023 04:00:09 GMT

Kareem Rahma is a media executive, turned comedian and creator of popular TikTok series ‘Keep the Meter Running’, a inspired by his late father. We get into the importance of prioritizing fun, “embracing cringe,”and fostering community. Unsurprisingly, Kareem is funny as heck and through wit, laughter, profound cliches and radical honesty Kareem shares how he ended up with a career that allows him not to “work.” We chat about his early mid-life / late quarter- life crises when he had the inevitable moment of asking himself, what even is the point? And how that was a catalyst of making a dramatic change. We discuss ‘blue check culture’ (instagram reference), the strength in ‘not knowing’ and learning by doing, reverse mentorship from his Gen Z friends, main character syndrome, and so much more. If it isn’t obvious from our laughing fits, we had so much fun recording this podcast and hope you do too.

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Releasing generational trauma with Kimya Zahedi

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:00:30 GMT

Kimya Zahedi is the master of taking what happens and using it as a transformational tool for growth. She was strong willed and opinionated from a young age and realized early on, she was not for everyone. Her immigrant parents fostered her authentic self and allowed her to embrace (and love) her true self despite what others thought. Kimya was quick to follow her curiosity early and often. She was daring enough to move at 22 to Iran to release and uncover what she felt was weighing her down in the states—generational trauma of her ancestors back in Iran. Being herself felt amazing and was great for those who resonated with her, but also led to making others feel intimidated and sometimes threatened. Kimya shares openly and vulnerably about her experience with sexual assault just after grad school, how she processed the trauma, how her relationship with trust changed, and inspired her to go back to school to become a lawyer. Kimya is incredibly inspiring, vulnerable and well spoken and we were grateful to have her share experiences with us.

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Is busy really better? with Alex Delany

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 19:52:59 GMT

In today’s episode we welcome Alex Delany, former editor at Bon Appetit, Internet personality, host of the podcast Sound Radio, DJ of the Love Club and so much more. We dive straight into some big topics many of us struggle with: people pleasing, acceptance, mental health, money, finding your passions (and cultivating them) and our deepest fears. Alex shares openly about his dating life, the challenges he faces in finding someone who truly understands him and the ways heartbreak has humbled and grown him. We get into the complex relationship between money and masculinity.We discuss the concept of ‘following what’s fun’ and how monetizing all of your passions can be a dangerous game and may even detract from fulfillment. What is more important, authenticity or financial ‘success’? Is busy really better? Can curiosity and exploration lead to finding your purpose? How do you express yourself and accept yourself?

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All of our shit stinks with Dr. Shereene Idriss

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 04:00:46 GMT

If you love skincare, you’ve probably heard of Doctor Shereene Idriss, cult-loved, board certified dermatologist in NYC, founder of Idriss dermatology and her own skincare line PillowTalk Derm—who moonlights as a therapist to her clients. In this episode as usual, we don’t cover how she built this, we cover why. We explore what drew her to dermatology and her accidental fall into entrepreneurship. We get into what it’s like have to be always be “on”—can you even drink knowing a needle is heading into someone’s face the next morning? Making headspace for yourself, husband and children, and in what order, and how without the utmost inner fulfillment for your job, you’re fucked. We discuss what it’s like to be faced with client’s insecurities and pain when they sit down in her chair. Dr. Idriss is as open as they come— we cover her fertility journey and the pain of postpartum and how to take serious things in life not so seriously.

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Bending the rules to play to your strengths with Julia Haber

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 04:00:03 GMT

Today on What’s the Point, we welcome Julia Haber, co-founder of Home from College and all around force of nature. We dive right into her non traditional love story, starting a business with a partner that quickly turned into a romantic relationship (thanks Covid), and how the stability in her personal relationship allows her to seek out more instability and risks in her professional life.

Julia discusses openly on how she navigated a learning disability throughout her childhood and how ultimately, this disability enabled her to find her magic of fierce creativity. We touch on GenZ and how pedigrees and fitting in are no longer what sets you apart - how putting people in boxes keeps us small, allowing a system to control us vs letting our true essence shine.

Tune in to hear Julia’s story on finding fulfillment, coming from 4 generations of therapists, let’s just say it’s a good one.

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A case for dismantling “fuck men” culture with Kira Jackson

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 04:00:27 GMT

In a very special Valentine’s Day episode we get into the value of overcoming imposter syndrome, using our personal sorcery to get ahead, the blessing and curse of being labeled as “pretty” and the fallacy of “fuck men culture” for both romantic, platonic, and professional relationships.

We get into the responsibility we have as individuals to resist bringing our own stories into a room, relationship, or into the world as a whole because we risk perpetuating the dynamic we fear the most. And lastly, it wouldn’t be a Valentine’s Day episode if we didn’t deep dive into romantic relationships - how to ensure you feel seen, heard and valued, all while valuing and accepting your partner for who they are without projecting your own insecurities on them.

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The fluidity of identities with Matt Weinberg

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 04:00:12 GMT

Great episode today with Matt Weinberg - he started as a child Hollywood star (and we mean STAR - appeared on Friends, Hot Chick, X-Men to name a few), seeing it more as an extracurricular vs. a job. He then went on to becoming an executive in the coveted entertainment world, yet ultimately decided to follow his curiosity and passion for cooking and is now the head chef at one of LA's most credible restaurants - Angelini Osteria Palisades. In this episode we discuss how Matt flowed through multiple identities by leaning into his insatiable curiosity, embracing playfulness and not taking life too seriously. We speak about how to forge your own path, despite society's expectations and how to always reinvent yourself. Matt speaks openly about the power of great mentorship along the way and quoted his late boss - "It's a CHOICE to be happy' - what will you choose?

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Navigating authenticity on and offline with Vanessa Fitzgerald

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 17:23:09 GMT

This episode features the one and only Vanessa Fitzgerald aka @veeshoney - NRT (nutrition response testing) practitioner and overall healer, content creator, entrepreneur and wellness enthusiast.

While social media can be detrimental to some, Instagram actually helped Vanessa find her voice and ultimately launch her platform - it was the first place she felt truly seen as her authentic self through sharing her vulnerable journey detoxing from adderall. We discuss how being open on Instagram feels natural most days, yet being vulnerable in her relationships is something she struggles with (even with the importance she places on it for a successful relationship). The theme of fulfillment weaves through this entire episode - the dangers of relying on external factors to achieve it and the ultimate realization that the only way to know if you’re truly fulfilled is time in stillness and looking inwards.

So much wisdom in this episode - a must listen for anyone working on finding themselves in todays ‘noisy’ world.

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Following your fun with Brian Toll

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 05:00:15 GMT

We speak to Brian Toll, one half of H.wood Group about following your own compass, relentlessly. This was our first recording so while it gets a little long winded and chatty, there are incredible nuggets of wisdom in this conversation! We discuss the importance of doing what you do best, leaning into your strengths and the success it can blossom into. We learn the power of self-awareness and listening to your intuition, as well as empowering the voices believe in you. We explore the idea of doing things you are “supposed to do” and knowing that it’s okay to do the opposite; following your fun; bouncing back from “failures”; and continuing on the path despite the roadblocks and ups and downs.

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Releasing the need for perfection with Avi and Jess

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 05:00:49 GMT

We get to speak to Avi and Jess from Carla Cafe, an iconic, pandemic-born pop-up making LA's best sandwiches (if you live in LA do yourself a favor and try it). We speak about the impetus of starting Carla Cafe - how Avi needed to make some cash during Covid and leaned into one of his favorite activities, making crave worthy sandwiches...and who knew what would come from this. The journey, the hustle, working with your partner, being a perfectionist, and common fallacies are all part of this engaging conversation.

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Doing versus thinking with Sophia Parsa

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 05:00:18 GMT

We had the privilege of sitting down with Sophia Parsa, a serial entrepreneur, investor and talented creator. We're constantly in awe of her ability to seamlessly create and build businesses from the ground up with the perceived absence of self-doubt or fear and were always curious on the factors that led her to embody this fearless mindset. We share a vulnerable conversation on her upbringing and the passing of her father and best friend within the same month - as Sophia says, when the worst thing already happened to you, fear is almost stripped out from anything else. We discuss the impact of that moment in time and the shifts she made as a result. Sophia also coined the term ‘life advisors’, the people along the way that are so instrumental to your journey, through support, guidance and love, and how valuable they were to her success.

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Does capitalizing on a hobby suck the fun out of it? with Alessandra Garcia-Lorido

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 05:00:30 GMT

Alessandra Garcia Lorido, a curve model at IMG world wide and female activist. We speak about how she entered into the career of a curve model in college, how she learned to handle rejection at a young age, and how she balances the intensity of the modeling world with activities and relationships that ground her. Alessandra speaks openly about confidence, self-worth, and the not so glamorous parts of being a model. Many of us struggle with attaching our identity to our careers, yet Alessandra has not let modeling define her (even after 10 years). Her career has also allowed her to be a role model for young women who struggle with body positivity and she inspires countless of women every day utilizing her platform for good.

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Leaving your dream job for your dream life with Chris Hovsepian

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 05:00:50 GMT

We speak to Chris Hovsepian about leaving your comfortable and sexy dream job at an inopportune time. We chat about the power of presence in every day life, knowing your strengths, leaning into your luck, and learning to trust yourself. Chris walks us through taking cues from smart and creative people around you, whilst finding your unconventional path...and how to take the leap even when the safety net has yet to appear.

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Carving your own path forward with Bozoma Saint John

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 05:00:25 GMT

To start, Jas is a little long -winded—it's been a few years since she's seen Boz, but bear with us! Bozoma Saint John is a true force of nature. We go deep with Boz on getting stuck on "ideas" of where we should be and following external pressures, structures and timelines. Having such a vivacious and honest leader on the show was a true honor. We get into accepting hard truths without becoming a victim of them and how to rise regardless.

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Living for the week, not just the weekend with Dale Stabler

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 05:00:17 GMT

This week we sit down with Dale Borchiver - someone who really took her quest for fulfillment by the reigns. Most of you know her as one half of Sweats and The City, Orro App and The Heard, but before she created this platform with her co-founder and previous roommate, Elizabeth, she was working at glorified fashion jobs in New York City, questioning if she’d ever find a fulfilling career. In this episode, we discuss how Dale chose the unconventional path to start Sweats, despite criticism, imposter syndrome, visa issues, unsupportive romantic relationships and self-doubt. We delve deep into how she separates internal validation from the quick dopamine hits of external validation and praise on social media, and uncover how she found her authentic voice, despite the noise. Our conversation is open and raw in the hopes we can inspire others to go against society’s conditioning and forge their own path to success and fulfillment.

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The strength of femininity with Sarah Joyce

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 05:00:51 GMT

We spoke to Sarah Joyce, Global Head of Communication for Beats by Dre about the power of leaning into your "feminine" at work. What it means to empower others, including yourself, through nurture and advocacy. Sarah Joyce tells us how her career take off when she became a mother, not in spite of it. We get into surviving very public personal and professional drama by remembering rules are "make believe." There is no one definition of success, and thus there is no one path to it - Sarah is living proof.

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Life in-between with Natalie Holloway

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:01:21 GMT

This week we speak to Natalie Holloway, co-founder of Bala Bangles, on how family shifts your priorities, filling your soul, enjoying the journey vs. focusing on the outcome and finding fulfillment in the process. We speak about learning to stay in your lane when co-founding a business with your partner, playing to your strengths, and the necessity of having boundaries. We explore the power of the unknown, naïveté, leaving your comfort zone and the process of leaning into who you naturally are. How do you stay connected to yourself despite the noise? How do you handle distractions from your target? We get into the power of presence, how temporary life is, and the non glamorous role of an entrepreneur.

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Meet Annabel and Jasmine

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:00:27 GMT

In this episode, we share the catalyst to starting What's the Point? Introduce ourselves and have a vulnerable conversation on fulfillment, success, and purpose.

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