Righto fam! Let's celebrate 6 years of Fearlessly Failing. Let's talk the highs and lows of having and creating a pod; including iconic guests and stories that resonated most with listeners. Lola also shares candid insights on the challenges of podcasting and what's worked well for their show.

Lola and Matt take us behind the scenes, revealing their approach to booking big-name guests, handling difficult interviews, and staying true to their podcast's purpose. Lola stresses the importance of being "relentlessly honest" and only sharing stories that offer real depth and vulnerability.

This fun, reflective episode provides aspiring podcasters with valuable tips and inspiration. Lola emphasizes that podcasting requires immense work, but rewards those willing to stick it out. Her advice? Commit fully, protect your vision, and above all - tell the truth.

Timestamps:

0:01:30 - Remembering some of Lola's favorite/most iconic podcast guests over the years

0:08:15 - The challenges and pain points of podcasting

0:19:30 - What's worked well for the podcast and Lola's tips

0:29:45 - Behind the scenes stories and reflections

0:39:00 - Parting words of wisdom for aspiring podcasters

Lola and her producer Matt aka Bosso have poured their hearts into Fearlessly Failing for the past 6 years - and have 748 episodes to show for it! Tune in to hear the hosts reflect candidly on their podcasting journey. You'll laugh along with their stories and walk away feeling inspired to start your own creative passion project. What are you waiting for? Hit play now!

Big love! Lola and Matt 

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Los Angeles Actor Diary

Righto Fam!

I have a really exciting update for you… Something for the heath nerds and yogis!

But first things first, lets have a little wrap up of the week; I’ve been crook all week, fighting some kind of lurgy, so my days off have been spent in bed, eating copious amounts of chicken soup, handmade by the Bosso of course.

On the plus side, I’m slowly coming out of it, and the downtime has meant I’ve been able to chip away at my American taxes, which feel like learning a foreign language, its so different to back home in Australia.

So it’s safe to say, I haven’t done a single audition this week, but thats ok, I’d be no good to anyone sounding snotty.

Now for the exciting stuff, I’m running a yoga retreat in Joshua Tree in October with my mate Meg. It’s a 3 night, 4 day retreat in October. Thing, yoges, hiking, cacao ceremony, breath work, somatic movement, lovely nourishing food and that stunning Joshua Tree backdrop.

Imagine waking up to desert light streaming through your window, moving your body in a gentle morning yoga flow, sharing nourishing meals with a small, supportive group, and feeling your nervous system finally exhale.

This retreat is your permission slip to rest.

Join us in the magical landscape of Joshua Tree for a weekend designed with one intention: Rest and relax.

Life is full — sometimes overwhelmingly so. This retreat is our way of creating space for you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself without distraction.

We’ll weave together yoga, breathwork, connection, and the natural beauty of Joshua Tree to nourish your body, mind, and spirit. You’ll leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more grounded — with memories of laughter, stillness, and shared moments under the desert stars.

Your experience will be fully supported from the moment you arrive:

Daily yoga  flow +  yin to energize and restore
Somatic yoga  to tap into your nervous system and release
Breathwork to clear your mind and open your heart
Community hike through Joshua Tree’s breathtaking trails
Sauna & cold plunge contrast therapy for deep reset
Pool time — perfect for sunny afternoons or magical starlit swims
Cacao ceremony & sound bath to soothe your soul
Ample downtime to nap, journal, read, or simply be
Three nourishing meals per day — with love and intention

Here’s the link, if you’re interested, it’s on from October 2nd-5th and we will have day passes available too.

https://unfoldyourdharma.com/returnretreat

p.s I just pulled you an angel oracle card for today and here’s what you got: “Devine Magic: Extra magical energy surrounds your situation right now. Expect miracles.”

Look out for Monday's ep! 6 years of podcasting!! Can you believe it's been 6 years of the Fearlessly Failing podcast? To celebrate we're taking a walk down memory lane, revisiting our favorite episodes and biggest lessons we've learned along the way. 

Big love,

Lola

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Fearlessly Failing Hot Seat with Joshua Curtis Friedman

What does it take to fearlessly chase your dreams? In this rapid-fire interview, Lola gets vulnerable with director, writer and executive producer Joshua Friedman on fearlessly failing, finding confidence, and living authentically.

Joshua shares his daily rituals, biggest inspirations, and advice for aspiring creatives who want to turn their passion into a career. Get ready to be motivated.

2:30 - The key to avoiding imposter syndrome
5:15 - Why you should take action despite fear of failure
7:45 - Joshua's daily non-negotiable routine
9:30 - The mindset shift that changed Joshua's career

Dive deeper into Joshua's journey by listening to the full episode. Don't miss this honest, heartfelt conversation.

Big love, 

Lola 

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Saddle up for a thrilling adventure story straight from the golden sands of the Bahamas. Josh Friedman, writer, producer and director extraordinaire, takes us behind the scenes of his epic feature film debut The Queen's Jewels.

Josh reveals how a chance beach encounter sparked his imagination and inspired the movie's treasure hunting plot. We get the inside scoop on creating the original short film as a "proof of concept", and the challenging but rewarding journey to making a full-length feature film.

The exotic Bahamas backdrop was actually filmed in the Dominican Republic, and Josh describes how the stunning natural landscape was the perfect setting for this swashbuckling tale.

Josh has some great advice for new directors, writers and creatives. He also shared his secrets about what reinsures him when he needs a creativity boost, guess what its free and very easy to get to!

Timestamps:

2:30 - How Josh met a local treasure hunter who regaled him with legends of lost Spanish gold.

5:15 - Transforming a kernel of history into a fictional adventure movie.

8:45 - Using a short film to prove the concept and pitch a bigger feature version.

12:30 - Scouting locations in the Dominican Republic to match the script's Bahamas setting.

Key takeaways:

- Movies can emerge from the most unlikely places - even a chance beach chat with a stranger!

- Short films are a great way to build proof of concept for bigger projects.

- Picking the perfect filming location is crucial for transporting audiences into the movie's world.

So swab the decks and get ready to dive into a rip-roaring yarn! Listen now to hear Josh recount this epic movie-making journey.

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Welcome back to the Friday LA Diary!

Big Love

Lola x

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PODCASTING 101

How to PODCAST with Claire Rozario: 
Ever wondered about podcasting? or had an idea for a pod but not too sure where to start or what to do. Well my podcast manager Claire Rozario and I have your back. 

So strap yourselves in for podcasting 101! Here's some really cool things i learnt in this chat:

• the difference between branded content Vs independent content
• formatting
• genre
• podcast longevity
• what keeps your shows spark alive
• common podcasting mistakes
• the future of podcasting
• advice for people who want to start a pod
• 
  Hope you find this chat as beneficial as I did!
  You can follow Claire here: https://www.instagram.com/claire_rozario/
  You can follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/yummololaberry/
• Big love,
  Lola 

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Welcome Back to the Friday Diary for Los Angeles

Today I'm popping on my yogi hippie hat and talking to you about the Lion's Gate Portal: 

8:8 Lion’s Gate Manifestation portal

Righto, this is more of a hippie spiritual update but today is the Lion’s Gate Portal. It’s the 8:8 Manifestation portal.

Quick little update of the week that was here in La La Land; I auditioned for the role of a nun yesterday, it was lots of fun, comedic commercial, I did it in both an Aussie and American accent and it’s the first time I submitted 1st takes, I didn’t look at them, just hit submit, kind of freeing really.

I’ve also been teaching a bunch of yoges and to be honest, what I’m about to talk about here is how I’ll be theming my classes this weekend, so let’s dive into the magic of the 8:8 Manifestation Lion’s Gate Portal!

So today its the 8th of August, 2025. In Astrology its said to be a really lucky day for manifesting. It’s called the Lion’s Gate Portal. In numerology 8’s are all about manifestation too; they’re linked to abundance and infinite power.

On top of all this we’re in a 9 year, so its a big year for transformation, shedding the old you and stepping into who you truly are.

This is all about catch and release; catch what you want to bring in and manifest and release anything thats holding you back, limiting you or blocking you from bringing amazing things in.

Think of this time as an opportunity to light your heart up, this is all happening in the fire sign of Leo, a sign that really goes for it, knows their worth and has a strong sense of self belief so tap into that.

We also still have 4 planets in retrograde; Saturn, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto. So we want to stay clear, honest and grounded in our manifestations.

During Lion’s Gate Portal we have the rising of the star Sirius, its one of the brightest starts and its said to be connected to our souls, which is why that during this time you might feel connected to your intuition, have creative and emotional breakthroughs.

So in a nut shell, set aside some time, pull out a pen and paper, light a candle (Leo energy) and make a list of eventing you want for your life if there was no obstacles, lets bring in watch you want to catch. Then right a list of the stuff thats holding you back, and be brutal with yourself, and you guessed it, thats the stuff we’ve got to get you releasing.

As Terry (my therapist) says; “Lola, its time to draw a fuck-it line in the sand.” And this Lions Gate Portal is just that, the perfect time to not hold back, to get so clear on your intentions and make bold moves to get exactly where you want to go.

You’ve got this, be brave, its time to fan thats flicker of a flame in your heart and turn it into a wildfire!

Big love from La La Land!

Lola

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Welcome back to the Hot Seat with the Boss, talking all things LA and travel to Santa Ynez Valley!

Big Love

Lola x

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Welcome back pod fam!

This weeks Ep is out travel guide to Santa Barbara, Ynez Valley and Beyond.

Boss joins me as we cover some of our fave places we discovered on our recent adventure to Santa Ynez Valley! In this chat we talk about: 

• Santa Barbra (we had no idea that this was a cute College town) 
• Solvang (a Danish Christmas town)
• Los Olivos (our fave) 
• Calabasas (naturally, we had to try the Erewhon in Calabasas)
• Honourable mention to Ojai too (if you want more info on Ojai we recorded a travel special specifically of this area when we stayed in Ojai last year, its episode #613 if you're keen) 

Big Love

Lola and Matt x

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