EP67: Prepare yourself to break free from societal norms, boost your confidence, and manifest your way to a fulfilling future in this episode of Boujee Best Friend. Join me as I sit down with the one and only Samantha Chung, or "Simplifying Sam," who is a specialist in mindset and manifestation and podcast host of Spirling Higher. Sam is a guru of all things manifestation, mental clarity, and body positivity. 

This episode will uncover the secrets to clearing your mind of harsh, conditioned beliefs that have been holding you back from living your best life. That’s right. You deserve to be the #MAINCHARACTER. And that is why we are listening to Sam’s empowering message. 

Sam shows us the science behind changing your reality and explores the outcomes of negative and positive feedback loops. Sam offers tangible exercises that will leave you feeling empowered and ready to chase the life you've always wanted. It is time for YOU to manifest your way to a brighter future and embrace your true, authentic self. Let’s go! 

Episode highlights:

- Personal experiences 

- Clearing the mind of conditioned beliefs

- Manifestation

- Spiritual texts

- Challenging the ideals of what the “dream” person looks like 

- Deconditioning the ideals of the perfect body 

- Who you should be taking advice from

- Exclusionary perspectives 

- Observing ourselves

- Feedback loops

- Changing our realities 

- Adding your value to the world 

- Main character vibes

- Decentering men 

- Tangible exercises to seeking the life you want

- Giving yourself approval and building your confidence 

- The results of the manifestation 

- Advice to Sam’s younger self 

Timestamps:

0:00- 2:00 | Introduction

2:00- 4:30 | Clearing the mind of conditioned beliefs and manifestation

4:30- 9:30 | Deconditioning the ideals of beauty 

9:30- 14:30 | Who you should be taking advice from

14:30- 17:50 | How Sam came to her calling

17:50- 20:10 | The facts of quantum physics and manifestation 

20:10- 28:50 | Achieving our dream lives and being the main character 

28:50- 34:50 | Tangible exercises to seeking the life you want

34:50- 46:00 | Giving yourself approval and building your confidence 

46:00- 53:45 | The results of manifestation 

53:45- 56:22 | Advice to Sam’s younger self 

CONNECT WITH SAM:

https://www.instagram.com/simplifying.sam/ 

https://www.instagram.com/spiralinghigher/ 

https://www.tiktok.com/@simplifying.sam 

https://www.simplifyingsam.com/ 

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EP66: Get ready to be dazzled by none other than the fabulous Monica Vaswani, the influential star from Bravo's Family Karma! In this episode, we dive headfirst into the world of being a minority influencer and reality TV sensation. Monica shares her journey growing up as a minority, her pursuit of financial stability, and the unexpected twists that led her to the reality show stage.

Monica’s often referred to as the ‘Perfect Indian Girl’ by her community. In this episode, she candidly shares her rollercoaster journey in showbiz, from dealing with career slumps to wrestling with trolls as well as coping with her parents' divorce. And trust us, her insights on staying sane in a social-media-crazed universe are golden. But that’s not all! Monica and I are serving some piping-hot advice for aspiring influencers, from what goes into creating content to how to dish out content that's engaging and as genuine as that Insta-filter-free selfie. Join us to be enlightened, inspired, and entertained! 

Episode highlights

- Growing up as a minority 

- Minority influencers 

- Creating financial stability 

- Monica’s experience as a reality TV star 

- The process of being cast for a reality TV show 

- Family Karma

- Making your own reality 

- Options when having children

- Freezing your eggs

- Going through a slump in your career 

- Dealing with trolls 

- Living in the moment 

- Advice to creating content as an influencer 

- Transparency in social media 

- Authenticity

Time stamps

0:00- 5:10 | About Monica and growing up as a minority 

5:10- 15:40 | Monica’s career journey 

15:40- 21:50 | Monica’s reality TV career and how she got cast 

21:50- 26:00 | Family Karma 

26:00- 30:10 | Advice for women in their 30s

30:10- 35:40 | Dealing with online trolls 

35:40- 42:20 | Advice for young entrepreneurs

42:20- 45:27 | Authenticity 

CONNECT WITH MONICA:

https://www.instagram.com/monica_vaswani/

https://www.tiktok.com/@monicavaswani 

https://www.youtube.com/@monica_vaswani 

https://www.bravotv.com/people/monica-vaswani 

CONNECT WITH KOKO:

https://www.instagram.com/kokobeaute/

https://www.tiktok.com/@kokobeaute

https://www.instagram.com/boujeebestfriend

https://boujeebestie.com 

https://m.youtube.com/@KokoBeaute  

EP65: This week’s episode is an exciting one! We are talking about…Penises! Yes, you heard me right. Welcome, special guest Dr. Justin Dubin. Justin is a urologist and, dare I say, a penis expert. Justin specializes in Men’s health, specifically in male infertility and sexual medicine. 

In this episode, Justin is busting (no pun intended) myths about male sexual health. Are blueballs real? Can whisky dick happen? Do pornstars use Viagra? Are micro penises real? Is sex less pleasurable after a circumcision? Do most women orgasm during penetrative sex? We are bringing this episode to BUST THESE MYTHS, EDUCATE, and provide a SAFE SPACE to talk about sex. Don’t worry. We are all experiencing these hard (pun intended) issues together. 

Episode highlights

- About Justin

- Sexual Health 

- Sexual health resources 

- Misinformation online

- Erectile dysfunction 

- Diseases that can compromise your erections 

- Open communication during sex 

- Males blaming women for their ED

- Pornography affecting relationships 

- ED in female and male pornstars 

- How to use Viagra 

- Circumcision 

- Why adults might get circumcised 

- Penis sizes

- Micro penises 

- Cysts and STDs

- Vasectomies 

- Misconception about sex 

Timestamps:

0:00- 2:00 | Introduction

2:00- 6:50 | About Justin Dubin 

6:50- 10:25 | Resources to learn more about sexual health 

10:25- 14:45 | Erectile dysfunction 

14:45- 19:35 | Communication during sex 

19:35- 25:20 | Male blame on relationships 

25:20- 32:20 | Pornography and Viagra

32:20- 36:30  | Circumcision 

36:30- 41:00 | Penis sizes 

41:00- 46:35 | About the testicles  

46:45- 52:00 | Cysts and STDs

52:50- 57:10 | Vasectomies 

57:10- 1:02:20 | What is the biggest misconception about sex? 

CONNECT WITH JUSTIN:

https://www.instagram.com/justindubinmd/ 

https://www.instagram.com/themanuppod/ 

https://www.themanuppod.com/ 

CONNECT WITH KOKO:

https://www.instagram.com/kokobeaute/

https://www.tiktok.com/@kokobeaute

https://www.instagram.com/boujeebestfriend

https://boujeebestie.com 

https://m.youtube.com/@KokoBeaute  

EP64: In this inspiring episode of the Boujee Best Friend podcast, we are joined by Olivia and Jessica, two kick a** entrepreneuristas! Olivia and Jessica went from best friends to successful business partners. Starting out as models, they quickly grew close and always had each other’s backs. In turn, this friendship, shared values, and passions led to the start of their partnership in business. 

Tune in as they discuss the challenges and joys of working together, emphasizing the importance of open communication and setting aside egos. Our Boujee Besties gain valuable insights into their experiences as women entrepreneurs and how their influencer background ignited a game-changing business idea. Their unwavering support for each other, dedication, and resilience in building their business is motivating (to say the least.) Olivia and Jessica, leave us the important message to start following your dreams and cherishing meaningful friendships.

Episode highlights…

- Olivia & Jessica’s friendship

- Best friends to business partners 

- Communicating with your business partner

- How to have tough conversations 

- Putting ego aside 

- Olivia & Jessica’s Agency

- Influencer collaborations

- Showing up even when you don’t feel like it 

- Self-care and self-sabotage  

- Influencer assistants 

Timestamps:

0:00- 5:10 | Olivia & Jessica’s background 

5:10- 16:00 | Communicating with your best friend/ business partner 

16:00- 26:00 | About Olivia & Jessica’s agency 

26:00- 28:40 | Passion project to a full-time job 

28:40- 35:40 | Showing up even when you don’t feel like it 

35:40- 46:50 | How to the best influencer assistant

46:50- 47:50 | Connect with Olivia & Jessica 

CONNECT WITH OLIVIA & JESSICA:

https://www.instagram.com/thejessicaexperience/ 

https://www.instagram.com/oliviapw/ 

https://www.instagram.com/whiskeyandwaterpodcast/ 

https://www.instagram.com/socially.ambitious/ 

https://www.instagram.com/moodtheagency/ 

https://moodtheagency.com/ 

CONNECT WITH KOKO:

https://www.instagram.com/kokobeaute/

https://www.tiktok.com/@kokobeaute

https://www.instagram.com/boujeebestfriend

https://boujeebestie.com 

https://m.youtube.com/@KokoBeaute  

EP63: In this exciting episode, I sat down with the amazing Kute Blackson, a transformational teacher, speaker, and author dedicated to changing people’s lives. At the young age of 14, Kute became an ordained minister, starting him on this journey to learn about himself and teach others about his findings. We talk about the journey of the soul, its purpose, and, of course, its role in your relationships.

Kute discusses his journey of listening to his soul, even when it didn’t make sense. He explains that being true to yourself is the only way to feel happiness. I think we can all relate to this. We discuss the not-so-happy (but necessary) topics of toxic relationships, falling in love with the wrong person, why your type is not actually your type, and what you can do to avoid this. 

In this episode, we are bringing you all of the wisdom, advice, and personal stories to guide you on your soul’s journey to find your soulmate. Tune in to this eye-opening episode and hear Kute Blackson's ideas about being true to yourself, having strong relationships, and finding happiness by being who you really are.

Episode highlights…

- Kute introduction 

- Kute’s relationship with his father

- The soul’s journey and purpose 

- Speaking our truth 

- Acknowledging not wanting to be in a relationship 

- Changing your reality 

- The purpose of a relationship 

- Commitment to serving one’s soul 

- Dysfunction in love and conditioning 

- Relationship withdrawal 

- Surrendering 

- Being connected to abundance 

Timestamps:

2:00- 7:00 | Introduction

7:00- 21:10 | Kute discovering his soul’s journey

21:10- 27:00 | Speaking your truth 

27:00- 35:00 | Acknowledging not wanting to be in a relationship 

35:00- 48:15 | Soulmates and relationship evolution 

48:15- 53:10 | Surrendering

53:10- 1:02:00 | You are worthy of abundance 

CONNECT WITH KUTE BLACKSON:

https://www.instagram.com/kuteblackson/ 

https://www.boundlessblissbali.com/ 

https://kuteblackson.com/ 

CONNECT WITH KOKO:

https://www.instagram.com/kokobeaute/

https://www.tiktok.com/@kokobeaute

https://www.instagram.com/boujeebestfriend

EP62: This week on Boujee Best Friend, we sit down with Sarah Lee, co-founder of Glow Recipe, a brand known for its fruit-forward, clean products for healthy glowing skin. Sarah co-founded the company with her best friend, Christine Chang.

Glow Recipe has become a skincare favorite for many, thanks to Sarah's vision of promoting gentle and effective formulas that embrace the ever-changing needs of our skin and empower us to love and care for it.

In this episode, we delve into Sarah's background, skincare philosophy, and career at L’Oreal, which helped her pave the way for her entrepreneurial journey. As a successful entrepreneur, Sarah shares advice on climbing the corporate ladder, public speaking, standing out, raising money from investors, finding the right co-founder (like her best friend Christine!), and more.

Throughout the conversation, we dive deeper into the exciting story of how Glow Recipe came into existence—a dream born from their passion for skincare. Sarah tells us about the challenges she faced and how she and Christine found the right investors and partners who believed in the brand's mission. Join us as we explore Sarah's inspiring journey from a corporate professional to an incredibly successful entrepreneur.

61. Bling Empire: NYC’s Richard Chang joins us on this episode of Boujee Best Friend. Aside from his stardom on Netflix, Richard is the Chief Growth Officer at Hudson Medical and a former Director of Merchandise Planning at Calvin Klein. Richard’s professional accolades are impressive, but his dating advice is top-notch. 

In this episode, Richard shares what it is like to navigate dating in NYC. He shares how to use dating apps, dos and don’ts when dating, why men won’t commit, why you should strive to be your authentic self, and why going to therapy is good for you. Additionally, we discuss how he got into reality tv and what it is like being part of the cast of Bling Empire. He gives us a glimpse into his relationships on the show and his romantic relationship with his Bling Empire cast member, Vika Abbyaeva. Tune in to this episode for dating advice, a sneak peek into the reality tv world, and insight into how to be the best version of yourself. 

Episode highlights

- Dating life in NYC 

- Dating apps 

- Dating dos and don’ts

- Coffee dates

- F*ck boys

- Men not willing to commit 

- Bling Empire & reality tv 

- Mental Health 

- Benefits of therapy 

- Controlling aspects of life 

Time stamps: 

0:00- 2:00 | Intro

2:00- 9:40 | Richard’s NYC dating life 

9:40- 14:45 | Dos and Don’ts in dating 

14:45- 22:10 | Men who are not willing to commit 

22:10- 31:00 | Richard’s reality tv start

31:00- 39:45 | Bling Empire stories 

39:45- 49:00 | Mental health and therapy 

CONNECT WITH RICHARD:

https://www.instagram.com/chairman_chang/

https://www.instagram.com/hudsonmedical/

https://hudson.health/ 

CONNECT WITH KOKO:

⁠https://www.instagram.com/kokobeaute/⁠ 

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⁠https://www.instagram.com/boujeebestfriend⁠ 

https://www.boujeebestie.com⁠ 

https://www.youtube.com/@KokoBeaute⁠ 

60. Gabrielle Stone has a background that will inspire many women in similar situations to have hope. Gabrielle’s marriage ended when she discovered her husband's affair with a 19-year-old girl. She bravely divorced him and found new love a few weeks later. Or so she thought. Gabrielle and her new love had planned a trip to Europe together, but unfortunately, it was ruined when her partner backed out at the last minute. Determined not to be defeated, Gabrielle chose to travel solo across Europe. Her journey became a transformative experience, guiding her toward self-discovery and healing. It was an unexpected adventure, exceeding all expectations. 

Gabrielle made her story into a successful book called Eat, Pray, FML, which has given hope to all women who may have been abandoned or mistreated by their partners. Gabrielle learned to love herself, keep an open heart, and create her own reality. Tune in to this inspiring and captivating true story about Gabrielle and how she created her own happy ending. 

Episode highlights:

- Gabrielle’s story

- Unhealthy relationship warnings 

- Fixing problems with money 

- Love bombing 

- Gabrielle’s solo Europe trip 

- Recovering from a sh*tty relationship 

- Struggling with self-love 

- Healing Journey 

- Training your mind

- Creating your own reality 

- Keeping your heart open

Timestamps:

0:00- 3:50 | Gabrielle’s background  

3:50- 16:00 | Gabrielle’s first marriage 

16:00- 25:25 | Gabrielle’s second relationship 

25:25- 31:50 | Gabrielle’s solo trip to Europe 

31:50- 39:30 | Healing after a relationship 

39:30- 44:00| Gabrielle’s current love and happy ending 

44:00- 48:04 | Keeping your heart open 

CONNECT WITH GABRIELLE

https://www.instagram.com/gabriellestone/ 

https://www.eatprayfml.com/shop 

https://www.tiktok.com/@gabrielle_stone  

CONNECT WITH KOKO:

https://www.instagram.com/kokobeaute/

https://www.tiktok.com/@kokobeaute

https://www.instagram.com/boujeebestfriend

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EP59: Having worked for years in the hair industry, Shab Caspara understood that women, herself included, face unresolved hair challenges. In this episode, we are covering all of the bases regarding healthy hair, hair growth, frizz, thinning, hair products to use, techniques to try, hydration, diet, and hair extensions; you name it. Shab became a trichologist—an accredited authority promoting healthy hair growth and maintaining scalp wellness. So, you could say she knows a lot about hair and hair health. 

In Shab’s career, she recognized that women require preventive, restorative, or maintenance measures depending on their life stage. Shab has collaborated with numerous experts to provide hair education and guidance to clients. Their aim is to empower every woman in their individual hair journey and to optimize the overall health and growth of hair. Tune in to gain insight into your hair and how you can improve your #HAIRCARE routine! 

Episode highlights 

- Shab’s background 

- Female empowerment 

- Celebrity hairstylists 

- Hair Health and trichology 

- Hair washing 

- Internal and external hair health factors

- Hair loss and thinning 

- Hair ties you shouldn’t use 

- Frizzy hair tips 

- Thin and fine hair 

- Hair extensions 

- Dandruff and scalp build-up 

- Hair care products

- Hydration

- Hair growth tips 

Timeline:

0:00- 5:55 | Who is Shab

5:55- 10:10 | Hair Education 

10:10- 13:50 | Trichology 

13:50- 22:00 | How to wash your hair correctly 

22:00- 32:00 | Hair loss, hair breakage, and frizz 

32:00- 44:50 | Protecting fragile hair and blonde color 

44:50- 48:20 | Hair extensions 

48:20- 52:30 | Dandruff and hydrating curly hair 

52:30- 54:00 | 5 tips to improve hair growth 

54:00- 57:50 | Tips to Shab’s younger self 

CONNECT WITH SHAB

https://www.leona.co/ 

https://www.instagram.com/shabhairexpert/  

https://www.instagram.com/theleonaway/ 

https://www.tiktok.com/@shabhairexpert 

CONNECT WITH KOKO:

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https://www.tiktok.com/@kokobeaute

https://www.instagram.com/boujeebestfriend

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Koko on Shab's podcast:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6l3q3VttRXYjqS5RyqNc5o

EP58: Sydney Webb and Bennett Quintard, the dynamic duo behind the superfood cookie company Toto, join the Boujee Best Friend podcast to share their fascinating journey. We delve into various topics, including Sydney & Bennett’s relationship, advice for startups, Crohn's Disease, adaptogens in maintaining well-being, and much more.

In this episode, Sydney shares her battle with Crohn's Disease and how it paved the way for discovering the incredible benefits of adaptogens. This discovery led to the creation of Toto by incorporating these healthy foods into a delicious treat. Sydney and Bennett reveal insight into their unique relationship as partners in love and business. They candidly discuss their challenges, from raising funds and building solid vendor relationships to communication regarding dating your co founder. Tune in to learn more about Toto’s founders and why Toto’s superfood cookies steal the spotlight in the health food market. 

Episode highlights

- Sydney’s background 

- Crohn's Disease 

- Adaptogens 

- Creating a healthy diet 

- Starting Toto 

- Startup studio models 

- Failure to start a business 

- Co-Founder disagreements 

- Sydney & Bennett’s relationship 

- Raising money for Toto 

Time stamps: 

0:00- 8:40 | Sydney’s health journey 

8:40- 15:10 | About adaptogens and Western medicine 

15:10- 25:10 | Starting Toto 

25:10- 41:20 | Cofounders and dating 

41:20- 48:00 | Raising money for Toto 

48:00- 1:00:00 | Creating business-to-business relationships 

CONNECT WITH SYDNEY & BENNETT:

https://totofoods.co/

https://instagram.com/totofoodsco/ 

https://instagram.com/sydneyoliviaaah/

https://instagram.com/bennett.quintard/

CONNECT WITH KOKO:

⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kokobeaute/⁠⁠ 

⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kokobeaute⁠⁠ 

⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/boujeebestfriend⁠⁠ 

⁠https://www.boujeebestie.com⁠⁠ 

⁠https://www.youtube.com/@KokoBeaute⁠⁠