How Do You Do? Podcast

Danny Licht is a painter and the author of Cooking As Though You Might Cook Again. He lives in Los Angeles.

In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Danny to share how his experience at Alice Waters' Chez Panisse inspired his fondness of simple cooking; his writing process for his new cookbook (2:00), Cooking As Thought You Might Cook Again (6:46); how he's come to process the inevitable mistakes that arise when cooking (15:46), and more. 

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Danny Licht: @dannylicht

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Ben Hannani: @benhannani

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Our guests' jams can be found on the "HDYD Jams" playlist on Spotify!

New Jersey-born Rick Arline got his first taste of hospitality while working in a country club in high school. After getting a communications degree from the University of Miami, Rick worked in radio, then shifted back towards hospitality, his true passion. After falling in love with wine and spirits, Rick became a Certified Sommelier in 2012. Moving to Los Angeles in 2013, Rick has been involved with the wine programs at several restaurants and hotels, including Nick & Stef’s, Ink, Montage Beverly Hills and Hotel Bel-Air before becoming the Wine Director at the acclaimed, James Beard-nominated Auburn. After Auburn’s closure due to Covid-19, Rick opened his own wine bar in West Hollywood, called Fellow Traveler. Its selection of natural wines and delicious menu have already earned Fellow Traveler a spot on The Infatuation’s Hit List of Best Restaurants in Los Angeles.

In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Rick about natural wine and what makes Rick enjoy it as much as he does (2:15); his new natural wine bar, Fellow Traveler (8:08); how his time at Paris wine bars influenced Rick's philosophy that wine should be fun rather than intimidating (12:59), and more. 

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Rick Arline: @rickeatsstuff / @fellowtravelerwinebar

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Ben Hannani: @benhannani

Website: www.hdydpod.com

Our guests' jams can be found on the "HDYD Jams" playlist on Spotify!

Scout Sobel started Scout’s Agency after recognizing the power of podcasts as a form of public relations. She set out to amplify female voices and brands by organizing podcast drives with clients like Catt Sadler, Lauren McGoodwin, and Cathy Heller along with traditional PR services for brands like Bala and Remedy. Scout’s Agency opens up new audiences and garners up exposure for their clients so that they can tell their story across digital fronts.

In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Scout about how she recognized the power of podcasts as a form of PR and launched Scout's Agency without any prior PR experience (1:30), how she crafts her pitches and how the pitches vary depending on the client & what she's pitching them for (8:18), how she manages clients' expectations and conveys a desirable yet realistic ROI (15:05), and more. 

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Scout Sobel: @scoutsobel

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Ben Hannani: @benhannani

Website: www.hdydpod.com

Our guests' jams can be found on the "HDYD Jams" playlist on Spotify!

Alaina Hartley is an investor at venture capital firm Greycroft, whose investments have included Bumble, Goop, and Venmo, among others. Prior to joining Greycroft, Alaina worked at Bain & Company, where she consulted across Bain’s private equity, technology & media, and retail practices. Previously, Alaina drove go-to-market and brand strategy initiatives for Snap Inc.’s first hardware product, Spectacles, earning fourteen nominations and six wins at the 2016 Cannes Lions awards. Alaina holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Southern California. She is also an active member of the Junior League.

In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Alaina about how she evaluates which founders & start-ups to invest in, the different steps of the investments process, how she guides portfolio companies, and more. It turns out that there's a lot more to investing than what we've seen on Shark Tank!

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Alaina Hartley: @alaina_hartley

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Ben Hannani: @benhannani

Website: www.hdydpod.com

Our guests' jams can be found on the "HDYD Jams" playlist on Spotify!

Dan Brunn founded his Los Angeles-based firm, Dan Brunn Architecture, in 2005. Widely published, Dan’s work includes retail, hospitality, cultural, and residential projects. His first home project, Flip Flop, has appeared in more that 135 websites and publications internationally. He’s earned multiple design awards from the American Institute of Architects-Los Angeles for his design of Melrose Ave’s RTA store and Bridge House. Dan is a member of the American Institute of Architects and is an Interior Design Magazine Person of the Year Honoree.

In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Dan to share how he embraces natural light and nature in creating spaces with net-zero design (4:24), the unique creative collaboration between architect and photographer (17:41), the difference between his approach to residential vs. commercial projects (21:13), and more. 

Dan Brunn: @dbarchitecture / @bridgehousela / @dbrunn009

How Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpod

Ben Hannani: @benhannani

Website: www.hdydpod.com

Our guests' jams can be found on the "HDYD Jams" playlist on Spotify!

Stephen D. Smith, PhD, is an Adjunct Professor of Religion at the University of Southern California and the Executive Director of the USC Shoah Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to making audio-visual interviews with survivors and witnesses of the Holocaust and other genocides a compelling voice for education and action. He also holds the UNESCO Chair on Genocide Education. Stephen founded the UK Holocaust Centre in Nottinghamshire, England and co-founded the Aegis Trust for the prevention of crimes against humanity and genocide. In recognition of his work, Stephen has become a member of the Order of the British Empire and received the Interfaith Gold Medallion.

In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Stephen to share what it was like being interviewed for the executive director job by Shoah Foundation founder Steven Spielberg and what the job entails (2:13); the metrics he uses to evaluate the organization's success (19:32), how he interviews survivors of the Holocaust and other genocides (23:59), and more. 

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Stephen D. Smith: @uscshoahfoundation

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Ben Hannani: @benhannani

Website: www.hdydpod.com

Our guests' jams can be found on the "HDYD Jams" playlist on Spotify!

Holly Hubsher is the Creative Executive at Anton, a film and television financier. She helps oversee development, production and acquisitions of the entire Anton slate, including the Gerard Butler action movie GREENLAND that just came out on PVOD. Before Anton, Holly worked at Universal Studios in the film development and production department, assisting on films like MAMMA MIA 2 and Malcolm Lee’s NIGHT SCHOOL. Holly started her career at William Morris Endeavor in the motion picture literary department after graduating from the University of Southern California.

In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Holly to share what she looks for in scripts and how her evaluation process has evolved over time (3:22), collaborating with filmmakers and how she approaches giving creative notes (13:22), the keys to a successful pitch (30:30), and more.

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Holly Hubsher: https://antoncorp.com/

How Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpod

Ben: @benhannani

Website: www.hdydpod.com

Our guests' jams can be found on the "HDYD Jams" playlist on Spotify!

Josh Zad opened his first Alfred Coffee location in 2013 on tree-lined Melrose Place with the trademarked catchphrase, "But First, Coffee.” With his knack for eye-catching design and innate understanding of customer wants, Zad has developed Alfred into the standard bearer on how to successfully marry a brick-and-mortar offering with an enduring, memorable digital presence. After successfully growing to 16 locations now across the U.S. and Japan, Josh has more recently shifted gears and launched his newest concept – Calidad Beer, a Mexican-style lager with a laid-back, California attitude. Less than one year after launch, Calidad can be found in over 900 locations across Southern California, from Whole Foods to Disneyland. He has his B.A. in Economics from Yale University and his M.B.A. from UCLA Anderson in Finance/Real Estate.

In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Josh to share how he comes up with the vision for his brands and ensures that his visions are reflected in branding & design (2:23), how Calidad's pre-launch campaign built excitement around the brand before its product was available to enjoy (23:05), the story of how Alfred almost appeared in the Entourage movie and what the mishap taught Josh (29:52), and more.  

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Josh Zad: @joshfromalfred

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Ben: @benhannani

Website: www.hdydpod.com

Our guests' jams can be found on the "HDYD Jams" playlist on Spotify!

Originally from Chicago, Rachel McClusky has been in the fitness world for over seven years. Her passion for teaching stemmed from an extensive background in performance and the belief that powerful change can occur through movement. Rachel is the creator of the Recharge Method that is a blend of breathwork, meditation, and movement to create a mind and body release. She is also the founder of Recharge Wellness Co. that hosts event and retreats for women all over the country. Her passion for connecting women in a safe space has created an incredible community throughout the world.

In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Rachel to share how she's carved out an accessible space in the wellness world through her Recharge Method classes and Recharge Wellness Co. retreats (8:30), mental health practices that have proven beneficial during the pandemic (22:27), tips for those who may be hesitant to try a new wellness practice or struggling to return to their pre-pandemic fitness routine (29:12), and more. 

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Rachel McClusky: @rachelrecharged

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Ben: @benhannani

Website: www.hdydpod.com

Our guests' jams can be found on the "HDYD Jams" playlist on Spotify!

Maxwell Reis is the beverage director at Gracias Madre, which has locations in West Hollywood and Newport Beach. Max fell in love with agave spirits during his 10 years spent working behind LA bars, and solidified that love by taking every opportunity to experience mezcal and tequila’s production first hand. When he’s not in Oaxaca filling water bottles full of mezcal, he’s in Los Angeles, preaching ethical agave practices and making some of the best cocktails in the city.

In this episode of How Do You Do? Podcast, Ben asks Max to share how he's developed Gracias Madre's zero-waste beverage program that's proven to be better for both the environment and the restaurant's bottom line, how he sources ethical agave producers and how we can do so in our own liquor purchases, how he creates cocktails, and more.  

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Maxwell Reis: @beerghost

How Do You Do? Podcast: @hdydpod

Ben: @benhannani

Website: www.hdydpod.com

Our guests' jams can be found on the "HDYD Jams" playlist on Spotify!