Here to Slay with Kelly O'Grady

With the COVID-19 pandemic changing how we live, work and interact with everyone, I share how I've been adapting to the new normal - it's okay to be frustrated, mourn and indulge a little in our "first world" problems, so long as we don't let that consume us completely. Tune in for things I've found helpful to slay this new quarantine life!

We all have passions we want to pursue and sink time into, but how do we get started? How do we turn these visions into realistic side hustles? Throughout my life, I've constantly been pursuing side hustles, successfully and unsuccessfully (!) - through sharing my experiences, I dive into the three key elements that have been most crucial to my journey: motivation, prioritization and sacrifice. How do you identify what truly motivates you? How can prioritization help find balance? How much must you be willing to sacrifice? So if you're thinking of pursuing that idea that's been nagging in the back of your mind, give it a listen! 

The Golden Globes - arguably one of Hollywood's most glamorous nights... when the surprises are many, and the champagne is flowing! I sit down with Caleb Galoozis to recap who won, what to look out for at the Oscars, and what it all means for studios and streaming giants on the business side. Get ready for hot takes (did anyone see Jason Momoa in a wife beater?!), our review of the night's biggest surprises, business analysis on how this affects box office numbers and Netflix's content strategy, and your guide to the key Oscar races to slay your bracket. Oh, and a LOT of love for Laura Dern. So if you love the entertainment biz, sit back and enjoy the latest episode in our media buzz series. 

Ten years ago, we all had cable, and we all watched our favorite content live... Today, the game has changed. Now with streaming giants like Netflix and Hulu, traditional studios creating their own services like Disney+, and social platforms like YouTube popularizing free short-form content, there are endless ways and avenues to consume content. I sit down with my fiance and fellow media geek, Caleb Galoozis, to explore why so much has changed, what players are winning out and what this unbundling means for the consumer. Get ready for a deep dive into the glitz and glam of the entertainment business, some hot takes and a couple of bold predictions for the next ten decade... Can anyone say Apple?

Welcome to Here to Slay! Where we talk all things women, business and media entertainment so you're prepared to slay the game. I'm your host, Kelly O'Grady - a Harvard College graduate with an MBA from Harvard Business School, former Disney employee and current management consultant... but I'm also a pageant girl by way of being Miss Massachusetts USA 2019. Surprising, right? In this intro episode I talk about what this podcast is, why you should listen to it and what to expect in future episodes. I also share why I decided to create this, so you have a little more context ahead of diving in! Ready, set, slay.

I sit down with all-around #girlboss, Nicole Eacuello, during our NYC girls weekend to dish on what it's like to run a business in a male dominated industry, and how she does it all without losing herself. Not only a female entrepreneur in the wine business, Nicole is a social media influencer and fashion blogger (@nextbynicole), as well as a YouTuber helping us all become a little more cultured about wine (Not A Somm Girl). We cover everything from what it's like to start your own business as a young woman, how to slay the style game in the professional world, to what pageants have meant for her... and even to our wild dreams of starting a Vegas nightclub together. So grab yourself a cocktail, settle in and join me for some real talk with my bestie.

I love storytelling, and this time I'm sharing my own! I cover it all - from Harvard to Disney, figure skating to pageants, my reign as Miss Massachusetts USA and my media and entertainment goals beyond. In getting to know me and my passions, I hope some of my experiences resonate with many of your own, and that this helps you understand where I'm coming from for future episodes. Let's start our friendship!