Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode, Danielle chats with comedian, radio personality, and podcaster, Pat Oates. Pat and Danielle talk about his start in comedy, building confidence, how to be funny, and of course their true love of boy bands!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

Pat’s IG: @pat_oates

Pat’s Twitter: @pat_oates

Pat Oates Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/patoates

Pat’s Podcasts: Pat Oates Podcast IG and Podophiles Podcast IG

Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode, Danielle chats with singer, songwriter, actress, and ultimate creative Laura Budzelek! Laura and Danielle talk about her artistry, working on an album, all of her favorite things from across the pond, and how she balances everything in her life!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

Laura’s IG: @laurabudzelekofficial

https://www.laurabudzelek.com/

Laura Budzelek's single "Relish the Romance," recorded at Abbey Road Studios on Valentine's Day: https://open.spotify.com/album/6ZzjwwomCr6mEo1b3nLKb7

Laura Budzelek's scene from MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, with British actor Sebastian Storey (parts filmed from each side of the Atlantic Ocean): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4jLQUUKqqw

Laura Budzelek's album TREASURE THE WORLD NOW: https://music.apple.com/us/album/treasure-the-world-now/1279684751

Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode, Danielle chats with the ladies of RARE, a brand with a purpose that celebrates the uniqueness and brings awareness to rare diseases. CEO and Founder Kristine Hoestermann and COO Theresa Thomas get back to basic and talk all things RARE. The three discuss figuring out your journey, owning what makes you special, balancing it all, their love of Taylor Swift and so much more!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

RARE: https://findyourrare.com/

RARE’s IG: @findyourrare

Theresa’s IG: @largerthanbws

Theresa’s blog: Larger Than BWS

RARE Because We Are Strong Podcast

a RARE Education Podcast

Live Large Stay Rare Blog

Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode, Danielle chats about this new normal we are all living in and sits down with blogger Natalie Barletta and together they talk about handling grief, figuring out your career and more!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

Natalie’s Blog: Natalie’s Little Corner of The Blog

Natalie’s IG: @natalieslittlecorneroftheworld

Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this solo bite-sized episode, Danielle talks about the basics of growing up, finding good friendships, and makes Noah put on his “radio voice” to entertain the masses!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode, Danielle sits down in front of the mic with radio friend and long-distance bestie, Stevie Price! Stevie and Danielle chat about life in radio, social media pressures, pop culture, serial killers and so much more!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

Stevie Price IG: @imstevieprice

Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode, Danielle sits down in front of the mic with food content creator, podcaster and hot sauce connoisseur Chris Busone AKA Captain Cooks Food! Chris and Danielle talk all about food favorites, tips for starting out as a home cook, reality TV guilty pleasures and more!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

Captain Cooks Food IG: @CaptainCooksFood

Chris’ podcast: Spicy Memories - Talking Food & Stuff

Buy Captain Cooks Food hot sauce: Captain Cooks Food's Etsy

Chris’ Facebook: Captain Cooks Food FB Page

Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode, Danielle sits down in front of the mic with communications professor, voiceover artist, and birthday twin, Maxwell McGee. Max and Danielle talk about the different types of realities, working in the communications field, and the pressures of posting your whole life on social media.

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

Maxwell McGee IG:@maxwellmcfly

Max’s website: www.maxwellmcgeevoices.com

Maxwell’s Magic Hour: @MaxwellsMagicHour

Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode, Danielle sits down in front of the mic with her former producer / board-op and current boyfriend, Noah Roth. Noah tells you a little bit about himself, they play a game to see how well they know each other and break down exactly what a “basic bro” is!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

Noah Roth IG: @noah.roth91

Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa!

In this episode, Danielle sits down in front of the mic with local Westchester County influencer, fashion blogger, and community builder Simone Piliero. Simone has been running the blog, Simply by Simone since 2014 and covers everything from fashion to home decor to local businesses and influencers.

In this episode, Danielle and Simone discuss:

• How Simone got started (3:37)

• Simply Society, community and following your passion, growing your brand (6:57)

• Tips on growing your following (8:29)

• How to differentiate yourself (9:36)

• TikTok Culture (11:40)

• How to deal with comparison / Not caring what others’ think (13:10)

• Why Westchester? (19:57)

• Go-to Social Platform (22;00)

• Tips for balancing your time (26:26)

• Simone’s “Basic” favorites (27:30)

• Traditionally “basic” fashion hot or not (30:00)

• Simone’s “basic” definition (33:30)

• Plug-it-in (34:35)

Links To Check Out:

Simply by Simone Instagram: @simplybysimone

Simone Piliero’s Blog: https://simplybysimone.com/

Simply Society Instagram: @simply__society

Danielle Costa’s Instagram: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s Instagram: @backtobasicpodcast

Danielle Costa’s Website: daniellemariacosta.com