Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness

Introducing Stassi Schroeder from LadyGang.

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Reality TV icon Stassi Schroeder joins us today to talk about her new book "You Can't Have it All" plus we dive into her wedding, motherhood, and which reality star friends she's still in contact with. Plus, Keltie is officially a gardener, Jac is back in the Facebook group, and is Becca doing a photo shoot on the beach?! 

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Introducing How to Find Hope in a Cynical World from The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos.

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It’s hard to stay hopeful these days. Stanford professor Jamil Zaki has been studying the incredible depth of human kindness for decades, but even he gives in to cynicism when he doubts our ability to be civil and cooperative. 

That’s a shame - because shedding cynicism and grasping hope will make you happier and healthier. Jamil and Dr Laurie Santos look at the scientific evidence showing that we should be more trusting of other people and optimistic about our facility to work together. 

Jamil's book Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness is out now.

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Caroline Hirons, arguably the most important figure in British beauty, stopped by this week’s Pretty Curious and is holding serious court, babes. Caroline gives the best skin in the biz, and she’s breaking down all the goodness she’s got going on over at her skincare brand, Skin Rocks. Plus! We’re talking Gen Alpha skincare, English breakfasts, and just exactly how the “Caroline effect” has taken over the British beauty space.

Caroline grew up around the beauty industry, as both her mother and grandmother worked in the industry. From her first day on the counter in Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge, Caroline fell in love with skincare in particular and went on to qualify in beauty therapy, leaving the shop floor for more senior roles in 2001. After gaining a wealth of experience across all departments in the previous 10 years, Caroline moved to consulting for brands and retailers in 2008, working with and advising some of the top names in the industry. Launching her blog back in 2010, she quickly amassed the eyes and ears of millions. She's utilized all her knowledge to launch her own brand, which includes her Limited-Edition Kits of recommended products which sell out in hours as well as the Skin Rocks brand, which consists of the award winning skincare line and app. She’s also the host of the new beauty podcast, Glad We Had This Chat - which just wrapped up its first season!

Caroline Hirons is on Instagram @carolinehirons and you can follow Skin Rocks @skinrocks

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Our Senior Producer is Chris McClure. Our editor & engineer is Nathanael McClure. Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure. Production support from Julie 

Carrillo, Anne Currie, and Chad Hall.

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Introducing 160. How to Start a $30K per Month Video Production Company (Without Making Any Videos) With Ryan Atkinson from Millionaire University.

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Ryan Atkinson was no expert when it came to video, but that didn't stop him from building a six-figure video production company! In this episode, host Justin Williams interviews Ryan on his journey as a 25-year-old entrepreneur and founder of Spacebar Visuals — the business he scaled to $30,000 per month in just 18 months. Ryan shares his straightforward approach to business, from identifying market needs to implementing a successful cold email outreach strategy that any entrepreneur can replicate. He also discusses his passion for entrepreneurship, the lessons learned from hosting the UpFlip Podcast, and offers actionable advice for those looking to start their own ventures. Want to build your own video production company with no video background whatsoever? Tune in to this episode that teaches you exactly how it's done!

+ Building a $30k per month video production company

+ Effective cold email outreach strategy

+ Affordable, high-quality video packages for startups

+ Reverse-engineering metrics for predictable revenue

+ Transitioning from HubSpot to entrepreneurship

+ Leveraging LinkedIn and cold calling for client acquisition

+ Hiring a BDR to scale sales efforts

+ Insights from hosting the UpFlip Podcast

+ Taking action and overcoming business fears

+ Balancing work, life, and preventing burnout

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We’re looking for a man in politics. Thick thighs. 6’4”. Blue eyes. Abraham Lincoln, course - or as we’re lovingly referring to him on this episode: GAY-braham Lincoln. That’s right - today we’re exploring whether or not  “America’s best president” was also a soft-top zaddy! And to do that - we’re bringing in experts from the upcoming film, Lover of Men. We’ve got Shaun Peterson (the director) and Thomas Balcerski (one of the film’s historians) joining JVN to give us the receipts, proof, timelines, screenshots, f*cking everything to figure out if President Lincoln was a little…ya know…

Thomas Balcerski is a scholar of early American history. He holds a B.A. from Cornell University, an M.A. from SUNY Stony Brook, and a Ph.D. from Cornell University. He is author of Bosom Friends: The Intimate World of James Buchanan and William Rufus King (Oxford University Press, 2019). Thomas is also one of the most cited Abraham Lincoln historians, and is featured in the new documentary: Lover of Men. 

Shaun Peterson got a B.A. in Film Production and Theater Arts at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Peterson has worked as an editor for MTV, VH1, and A&E. He directed his first feature film, Living In Missouri in 1999. He then started directing music videos for bands such as Train, Team Sleep, And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead, Vendetta Red, and Low. Shaun is the director of the new documentary Lover of Men, Out September 6th.

You can follow the Lover of Men on Instagram @loverofmenfilm or on loverofmen.com Lover of Men is proud to partner with The Human Rights Campaign. A portion of ticket sales from Lover of Men will directly benefit HRC when moviegoers use HRC’s custom ticket purchase link.

Lover of Men is in theaters September 6th, 2024.

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Introducing 125. How to Start and Grow a Vending Machine Business with Little to No Money with Mike Hoffman from Millionaire University.

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Building a lucrative income stream through vending machines is the discussion for today's podcast. Mike Hoffman from mrpassive.com shares how he transitioned from a career in sports science and real estate to managing 25 vending machines that yield significant monthly profits. The conversation covers the initial investment, operational strategies, and the high profitability of vending machines compared to stocks and real estate. Mike also emphasizes the growing potential of the vending industry, especially with technology advancements and market saturation ripe for disruption. Listeners can learn about the ease of starting and scaling a vending machine business, hiring strategies, and the long-term financial benefits and equity-building potential of this venture.

+ Meet Mike Hoffman: From Sports to Vending Machines

+ The Journey to Vending Machine Success

+ Why Vending Machines Over Real Estate?

+ Earning Potential and Location Strategy

+ Getting Started with Vending Machines

+ Stocking and Managing Your Vending Machines

+ Hiring and Scaling Your Vending Business

+ The Importance of Technology in Vending

+ Disrupting the Vending Industry

+ Buying and Valuing Vending Routes

+ Expanding Vending Operations

+ Vending in Hotels and Remote Management

+ Time Commitment and Profitability

+ Challenges and Liabilities in Vending

+ Future of the Vending Industry

+ Final Thoughts and Advice

A BIG thank you to Mike for sponsoring today's episode and for sharing so much value! To learn more about starting your own vending machine business, go to Mr.Passive.com.

And to connect with Mike check him out on Instagram and Youtube.

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Buckle in, sweetie - we’re getting hot & steamy and going behind the paywall for a very special preview of our Apple Podcast Subscription show, “Ask JVN”! What’s Ask JVN, you ask? Well babes, it’s our scintillating little show where we talk about sex - and other things too. It’s giving Talk Sex With Sue Johanson. JVN & Chris (Producer on the Curious Pods), talk current events, TikToks that make us LOL, and answer all the burning questions you submit on Instagram & AskJVN.com.

Is it rude to call your hookup a car when you want them to leave? How loud is too loud during sex? Am I delulu for wanting to hookup with my high school boyfriend? Tune in to find out…And if you have a burning question - you can always submit on Instagram & AskJVN.com. The lines are open!

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Introducing Ride the Rails with Laura Kiniry from Via Podcast.

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On the latest episode of the Via Podcast, hosts Michelle Donati and Mitti Hicks hop on a train and discover why a slower pace of travel has big benefits, from sights not seen by car or air to the freedom to roam while the landscapes change around you.

Guest Laura Kiniry, a travel writer and train-riding expert, reveals her favorite rail adventures through the towering mountains of Glacier National Park, the stunning sights of the Pacific Northwest, and a long stretch of Coastal California.

Via Podcast is a production of AAA Mountain West Group.

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Introducing 156. How to Make 6 Figures Dropshipping on TikTok, Walmart, and eBay with Kris McCauley from Millionaire University.

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Want to sell physical products without stocking inventory? In this episode, Brien Gearin talks with entrepreneur Kris McCauley about how he built a successful dropshipping business on platforms like TikTok, Walmart, and eBay. Kris shares his secrets for starting with minimal investment, automating processes, and finding winning products. They also discuss the power of influencer marketing on TikTok and the challenges of staying profitable in a fast-changing market. Whether you're new to e-commerce or looking to expand your business, this episode is packed with tips to help you succeed in dropshipping!

+ Dropshipping basics and low entry barriers

+ Building a business on TikTok, Walmart, and eBay

+ Importance of automation for scaling

+ Leveraging TikTok influencers for sales

+ Dropshipping vs. traditional e-commerce

+ Finding profitable products

+ Earnings potential and profit margins

+ Challenges in product life cycles and customer service

+ Managing multiple stores and teams

+ Starting with minimal capital

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There’s a group of far right influencers lurking on your social media feeds. They post organic recipes, millennial mom advice, and #glowups. And they’re using this content to promote white supremacist ideas. This week, Dr. Eviane Leidig joins us to discuss who these women are and how they’re spreading hate on social media.

Dr. Eviane Leidig is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie postdoctoral fellow at Tilburg University. Her research specializes in the global far-right, gender, and online radicalization, recruitment, and propaganda. Her latest book, The Women of the Far Right: Social Media Influencers and Online Radicalization, is published by Columbia University Press.

You can follow Dr. Leidig on Twitter @evianeleidig, and at www.evianeleidig.com.

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Our senior producer is Chris McClure. Our editor & engineer is Nathanael McClure. Production support from Julie Carrillo, Anne Currie, and Chad Hall.

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