I'm Over It

On this week's episode of I'm Over It, I sit down with Jillian Mercado. 

Jillian Mercado is an actress and model, currently acting on The L Word: Generation Q. She is one of the first models with a visible physical disability (due to muscular dystrophy) and has continually challenged beauty standards in the fashion industry. Throughout her career, Jillian has worked to fight for representation and tackle stigmas associated with the disabled community.

 

Listen to us talk about turning sadness into a driving force for change, being vulnerable in uncharted territory, and representing disabilities in the media. 

 

A big thank you to our partner H&M

On this week's episode of I'm Over It, I sit down with Yrsa Daley-Ward.

Yrsa is a writer, performer, and storyteller whose powerful poetry is a comment on life and self-appreciation. Her writing tackles issues dealing with all parts of the human condition, such as mental health, sexuality, love, grief, and addiction. H&M has collaborated with Yrsa for a loungewear collection dedicated to self-love.

 

Listen to us talk about being present with oneself, how the H&M collaboration came to be, mental health, and poetry. 

 

A big thank you to our partner H&M

On this week's episode of I'm Over It, I sit down with Charlotte Zoller.

Charlotte Zoller is a writer, digital creator, model, and creative consultant based in Los Angeles. Her Teen Vogue column, Ask A Fat Girl, explores living life in a larger body. She began her career as a music photographer, which led her to digital and social strategy for brands like Pitchfork, VH1, and Kickstarter. She also happens to be one of my favorite people to follow on Instagram!

 

Listen to us talk about allowing yourself to be imperfect, working towards self-love, and healing as a non-linear process. 

 

A big thank you to our partner H&M

On this week’s episode of I’m Over It, I sat down with writer, activist, and journalist Scarlett Curtis. At only 25, Scarlett has published two books: Feminists Don't Wear Pink and Other Lies, and It’s Not Okay to Feel Blue & other lies, wrote a weekly column for The Sunday Times Style (she’s currently a contributing editor), and has co-founded the activist collective, The Pink Protest. P.S. Did we mention she’s also an official UN Women UK advocate?

Listen to us talk about finding purpose through activism, how mental health affects everyone, and learning to be kinder to yourself.

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On this week’s episode of I’m Over It, I sat down with THE go-to expert when it comes to skincare, makeup, and all things beauty, Rio Viera Newton. As a beauty writer for The Strategist, Rio has not only tested it all when it comes to beauty but also gives consistent top tier expert advice when it comes to navigating breakouts, serums, foundation dupes, and MORE! When Rio isn’t writing, you can also find her on New York Magazine's YouTube Channel where she’ll teach you everything from how to get natural-looking freckles, to how to use one product in three different ways. Listen to us talk about Rio's skincare journey, being a smart shopper, and how to handle waking up with a breakout. 

 

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On this week's episode, I sat down with the queen of handbags and accessories, Susan Alexandra! If you don’t happen to own one of Susan’s handmade beaded bags, you’ve most definitely seen them around town. Although it’s only been a few years since Susan posted the first bag she made on Instagram—with Opening Ceremony quickly contacting her to order—the brand has expanded into accessories, and now,  face masks! Listen to us talk about how Susan started, adding meaning to your work,  and finding your own space in the fashion industry.

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On this week's episode of I’m over it I sat down with Alexis Williams, a 19-year-old computer science student at New York University. A little bit more than a month ago, Alexis created PB Resources, an online platform that connects people to BLM focused petitions, organizations, customized emails (which you’ve most likely used in recent weeks to send to your local government officials!), and more. BUT, that’s just one of the MANY things on Alexis’ list of accomplishments. Along with PB Resources, Alexis is also a Koding with Klossy scholar and Microsoft partner.

 

Listen to us talk about inequality in the tech space, how to troll Trump, and being helpful in the world.

 

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On this week's episode, I sat down with ~Serena F*cking Kerrigan~ AKA SFK! After working at Refinery 29, with a background in being a digital creative and video producer, Serena decided to leave and pursue her own personal brand as the Queen of Confidence. Though going solo may have proved to be difficult during these times, Serena truly found her niche. Recently, she’s started her own dating show called ‘Let's Fucking Date’ which happens every Friday evening on Instagram Live—and trust me—it’s an absolute watch. On this episode, listen to us talk about dating during quarantine, becoming the queen of confidence, and building a brand. 

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On this week's episode of I’m Over It, I sit down with Aliza Kelly—celebrity and resident astrologer at Cosmopolitan Magazine, fellow podcaster, and author! Before finding herself as a professional astrologer, Aliza was once an art gallery owner and technology co-founder of a dating app based on your star sign called Align! Listen to us talk about 2020 from an astrological perspective, empathy, and Sun/Moon/Rising signs and check out her AMAZING podcast, Stars Like Us. 

Schedule a reading or check out her other work at alizakelly.com and follow her at @alizakelly

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Notes on the episode:

 

Speech by activist Tamika Mallory

Former Professor at Princeton University Cornel West on Anderson Cooper

Author Toni Morrison

Poem written by 14-year-old William Bigby -  @William.Bigby

Speech by Angela Davis

 

 

Places to donate $

Reclaim the Block: a Minnesota organization that lobbies for defunding the police and re-routing funds to affordable housing, health, violence prevention, civil rights, and renter protections 

 

Black Visions Collective: A Black, trans and queer-led organization, that is helping lead the protests in Minneapolis 

 

George Floyd Memorial Fund

 

The Brooklyn Community Bail Fund is bailing out protestors and pressuring Governor Cuomo to take action on defunding New York City police

 

We Love Lake Street helps to rebuild small businesses destroyed in the riots

 

Los Angeles Black Lives Matter chapter is fighting to adopt a "People's Budget" that reallocates police funding to vulnerable communities 

 

Petitions to sign:

Justice for Tony McDade

Justice for Ahmaud Arbery

Justice for Breonna Taylor

Justice for George Floyd