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Epidemiologist and faculty at UCLA School of Medicine Dr. Chelsea Shover joins the podcast to debunk the biggest COVID 19 vaccine rumors and misconceptions.

 

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  TOPICS:

• Was there enough time to develop and test the vaccine
• Long term effects of the vaccine
• What does it mean when they say it's 94% effective?
• Is there any connection with Bells Palsy?
• Can you get the vaccine by waiting outside of vaccination sites?
• Are vaccines being thrown away?
• Debunking the autism rumors
• Is there a side effect if you have had botox or fillers?
• What happens if you don't get the second vaccine fast enough?
• Do I really have to wear 2 masks now?

 

RESOURCES:

• You're Wrong About Podcast - The Anti-Vaccine Movement 
• Behind the Bastards - Andrew Wakefield
• ItsConspiracySeriously - 1 minute TikTok video on the vaccine
• Vaccine Chasers by Simone Boyce of NBC News 

 

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Comedian Erica Rhodes joins the podcast to talk about love, loss, and of course, laughter. 

 

  Erica is the best comedian I've been in a car accident with. She has had a successful career doing stand up and performing, starting with appearances on "A Prairie Home Companion" alongside actors like Alison Janney, Martin Sheen and Meryl Streep. Since then she's toured the world, and released her album "Sad Lemon" and appeared on NBC's "Bring The Funny."

 

  We talk about what it's like recording a stand up special during the pandemic, which she did this Summer at the Rose Bowl. And life during lockdown, including our adventures going to get oxygenated baths and toilet paper right before everything changed.

 

  We also talk about the tough parts of pandemic, including saying goodbye to loved ones. Finding closure in difficult situations. And what we've learned about grief and love.

 

  We also give advice on dating, navigating toxic relationships and dodging men who have “your best interest” at heart. If a guy says this to you, RUN.

 

  Also, career advice! How to collaborate with your friends and how to make teamwork actually work, and not freaking out on your business partners. How to find effective partnerships with co-writers and managers. How to keep momentum in creative projects, and why it's important to turn hope into celebrations.

 

  Oh and the what to do if you get into a car accident right before a pitch meeting!

 

  ERICA'S LINKS:

• Sad Lemon
• Erica on IG and Twitter
• Watch us in "The Pitch" (which we filmed before pitching our own projects)
• Medium article

 

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This episode started out as a guide on how to take control of your social media experience, take your power back, and draw boundaries. But what it turned into was a story about my life, and the irony of spending time on platforms people scroll through for a second only to forget about 5 minutes later. Which, in itself, says something about social media so I decided to release it anyway.

 

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Welcome to Season 3 of Hot Pizza Ass. Allow me to reintroduce myself. What is a hot pizza ass?

Hot Pizza Ass (n.) - Somebody truly in their worth, where outside expectations placed upon them or internalized expectations not in alignment with their their souls deepest desires have no relevance to the choices they make, how they see themselves or live their life. A truly free being.

 

 

Ten Commandments of being a Hot Pizza Ass

1. Thou shalt eat pizza - no food is off limits for a hot pizza ass. She eats what she wants. She doesn’t go on Gwyneth Paltrow bullshit no food detoxes her body doesn’t need. She consumes as she pleases and understands she is beautiful and worthy at any size. At any size baby.
2. Thou shalt love others and recognize the hot pizza ass inside of them too - real recognize real. And hot pizza of ass recognize hot pizza ass. everybody needs a cheerleader and people who are secure and feel good about themselves are more equipped to hype up ye fellow man or woman or non gender confirming individual. Taking care of your self on a soul level empowers you and empowers others creating a ripple effect, and a better world for all!
3. Thou shalt not take any shit - when your neighbor comes you with some bullshit in the form of unwanted opinions about your life, your body, your sexuality, your relationships, you stop them right there. Thank them in advance for their concern and tell them to get to steppin', look in the mirror, and check themself for their unexamined internal misery. Wish them well, but wish them well on their way.
4. Thou shalt be fearless in the pursuit of your own personal happiness - when one finds what truly lights up their soul, there is no going back. They must commit to their new path, step in to their being, and find community that will love and support them.
5. Thou shalt find your tribe - not every hot pizza ass is born into a family, community, social circle or peer group that loves and accepts them. And that’s ok. Find your tribe of like-minded individuals.
6. Thou shalt draw boundaries - boundaries are your new best friend, baby. You may need to draw boundaries with your family, old friendships, exes, or other people in your life who once served a purpose but now feel like dead weight. You may need to draw boundaries with time spent on social media. With your job. Or anything or anyone else you deem as an unhealthy influence for your personal growth. We don’t have control of every element of our life, that’s why God gave us boundaries. Use them.
7. Thou shalt express thyself - Like Queen Madonna once said, don’t go for second best, baby. express thyself. Tell the world who you are, what you want, and don’t make a habit out of settling for less. Because when you really love thyself, you’ll want to sing from the mountain tops like Julie Andrews in the sound of music! Or post a picture on Instagram with a pizza pizza on your butt.
8. Thou shalt educate yourself - I don’t care if you went to no school, a trade school, a community college, or one of the best universities in the world. Your education should be a priority and it should continue for the rest of your life. whether you choose to continue your education via YouTube university, Duolingo, audible, acting class, or traditional school, a true hot pizza ass values her mind and knows an expensive diploma doesn’t make you better than anyone else. Your relationship with learning is a lifelong journey. And like Oprah said, when you know better, you do better.
9. Thou shalt have the courage to say no  - when a hot pizza ass steps into her power, everyone wants a slice. Whether it’s a relationship proposition, a job opportunity, an investment of money or time, or a diet tea instagram collab. A h

A special message to close out 2020 from me, to all of you Hot Pizza Ass listeners out there. Stay safe, healthy, and encouraged. See you in 2021.

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Qveen Herby rose to fame with viral sensation Karmin and then went independent after reaching her dream of signing a record deal, only to realize it wasn't what it seemed. We talk about becoming a Qveen, stepping into her power, and releasing music on her own record label.

 

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Breaking free of the expectations of others
• Going on a creative journey to find yourself
• Going viral, what she wish she knew back then
• Building Qveen Herby - the sound, the look, defining yourself visually
• Journaling for clarity or growth
• Working with your significant other
• Approaching cultural appropriation conversations and taking responsibility
• The difficulties of being a woman in the industry
• Being an independent artist and why now is the best time to go for it
• The expectations of being an artist on a record label
• Being a bad bitch

 

READING LIST

• White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo
• Me and White Supremacy by Layla F Saad
• The Meaning of Mariah by Mariah Carey
• The Glitter Plan by Pam and Gela of Juicy Couture
• Untamed by Glennon Doyle

 

FOLLOW QVEEN HERBY

• On IG & TikTok
• QveenHerby.com
• Her article on PAPER
• Her make up line

 

OTHER FUN LINKS

• Video for the episode
• Alexander's "That's The Way It Is" on Spotify

   

You might know Lisa D'Amato from America's Next Top Model, or Shark Tank, but she's also using her voice and platform to raise awareness for political topics. Her Pole-itics videos on IGTV have gone viral on Instagram talking about the election, Social Dominance Orientation, and climate change. She tells us why she's mobilizing her fanbase for issues that matter.

 

She also speaks out about her experience on Season 5 of America's Next Top Model, and what actually went down in the house when she was being called an "alcoholic bitch" by her peers (which did not age well at all if you go back and watch her season). How she felt her childhood trauma was used against her, and what led up to the infamous diaper incident. She's telling her side of the story that she's finally starting to feel comfortable talking about after years of being bullied about her controversial appearance on the show, and on All Stars, where she came back for victory.

 

  We also discuss her experience on Celebrity Rehab with Mindy McCready, Mackensie Phillips, Mike Starr (Alice in Chains), Dennis Rodman, and Tom Sizemore. What she learned from Dr. Drew, and her advice for anyone overcoming trauma or going on a reality TV show, and how to make the best out of any situation - which if you know Lisa, this is where she truly excels.  

 

  TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Overcoming judgement from others
• Earning the trust of your followers
• Behind the scenes of ANTM All Stars
• Ketamine treatments
• Mushrooms
• Being a Mom in quarantine
• Celebrity Rehab
• Breaking the cycle of family trauma
• Recovering from eating disorders
• Becoming an entrepreneur with her product, Dare You Go

 

FOLLOW LISA:

• Pole-itics
• Dare You Go
• Instagram

 

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• Patreon
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• Share this episode!

 

Comedian Alex Hooper took the America's Got Talent stage by storm in a onesie and a fur coat. We discuss what it was like filming America's Got Talent in a pandemic, finding your voice, pivoting in unpredictable times, and taking risks on stage as a comic (like roasting the judges on national TV) and not being afraid to truly be yourself in this world, especially if it's different than everybody else.

 

  TOPICS INCLUDE:  

• Finding his voice as comic
• Embracing fun flamboyant costumes and a unique on stage persona
• How to handle haters
• Clapping back at trolls with positivity
• How he came up with the roast book idea for AGT
• His advice for anyone who wants to do AGT
• The creative process of making a comedy special/documentary
• Why it's important to find ways to combine your creative interests

  CHECK OUT ALEX:  

• Documentary/special
• AGT roast clip
• As the World Burns AGT clip

   

Zach Harper is a sports journalist - writer for The Athletic, NBA Radio personality on Sirius XM, and co-owner of Count the Dings podcast network. He tells the story of how he went from working in an appeals court to basketball blogging on the side, and eventually making a name for himself in sports media. We go through every step, every mistake, and every career move that led him to building a career for himself in the competitive market of sports broadcasting. 

 

  TOPICS INCLUDE:

• How to build a dream career even if you dropped out of college
• How to turn side hustles in main hustles
• How to survive being defrauded
• The importance of taking time to build a brand and loyal following
• The diversity problem in sports media
• The Marlins hiring Kim Ng, the first female GM in baseball history
• Advice for aspiring sports media personalities
• Best practices for networking
• Follow Zach on Twitter

 

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Ever feel awkward networking or pitching your work? Do you ever feel unworthy of putting your accomplishments out there in a public forum? Then this episode's for you. Meredith Fineman is an entrepreneur, and author of the book, Brag Better: Master the Art of Fearless Self-Promotion which became an Amazon bestseller. Brag Better is a guide to self-advocacy for highly competent professionals who struggle to communicate their accomplishments to others. 

 

  TOPICS INCLUDE:

• How to brag, even when it feels weird
• Why society rewards the loud over the qualified quiet
• Why part of your work IS to brag and share your wins
• How to get used to rejection, and get over it
• What not to do when bragging
• Learning how to accept praise and recognition

 

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• Rock our merch
• Follow us on Instagram

 

MORE ON MEREDITH:

• Download a free chapter of the book at www.brag-better.com
• Check out the book!
• www.meredithfineman.com