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The House of Xtravaganza is a publicly recognized house whose members are known for their cultural influence in community activism, nightlife, arts, dance, and so much more. In this tell all episode, hosts Dani Behr and Tara Joseph interview the beautiful and extravagant Gisele Alicea Xtravaganza, the Mother of the House of Xtravaganza. Gisele is also a high fashion model, actress, painter, singer, event producer, and transgender activist. Today, she shares some insights into the world she lives in including the guidelines on who and how they take people into their house.  From taking in LGBTQ kids ostracized from their birth families to also being a highly competitive and successful house in the Ballroom/Runway scene, Gisele talks about the different competitive categories, characters in the house, and big personalities, and the drama going on behind their doors. Listen to Gisele and immerse yourself into her colorful world.

Fulfillment and happiness are what everyone from all ages and walks of life seek. Dani Behr and Tara Joseph take Lala Landed to a whole new level by inviting Rabbi Danny on to this episode that focuses on giving back, attaining ultimate happiness, and the truth behind a long-time myth! Rabbi Danny currently runs the Beverly Hills Jewish community center helping kids be better people and adults with their issues.  He tackles the main issues that they are seeing in today’s generation, and talks about getting back in touch with yourself and bringing some more meaning to your life. He also explains the biggest misconceived notion about being Jewish, what Chabad is and what has lead to the never ending issue of antisemitism.  

There are just not enough acting roles in Hollywood. For this reason, some take the road towards becoming a director. However, directing is not an easy feat either. Today’s guest has shown that with passion, perseverance, and drive, you can fulfill your dreams in abundance. Dani Behr and Tara Joseph sit down with successful young director, David Tripler, to talk about the path he’s taken over the past eight years towards becoming who he is now. A second-generation Mexican-American storyteller, David is also keen on creating opportunities in the Hispanic marketplace for actors and performers. He discusses his successful short film called Fake Mexicans and his upcoming TV series bible for SOUTH OF SUNSET. Determined, ambitious, and with lots of talent, listen to Dani and Tara’s interview with David as he shares his favourite directors and films and the importance of honouring the story no matter what the project.

The lives of celebrities are so frequently mythologized to the point of ridicule and unbelievability, but as the adage goes, "The truth is oftentimes stranger than fiction." Such is the case for the man known as the world's first male supermodel. Hoyt Richards, a legend who walked alongside the modeling world's greatest—Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell—spills the tea about his time in the industry, and everything that came after. There's a dark side to every industry, and that holds especially true for the one industry that's enveloped in the brightness of hundreds of flashing camera bulbs at every turn.

Behind every successful musician/singer/songrwriter, there is a manager strategizing the artists career and working hand in hand with the artist to make the best decisions possible . Working with various successful artists and a man who doesn’t stay put in one place for long, Bob Murray shares his vision of what an artist is through the eyes of a manager. He also talks about what being an on-the-go music manager is like and the hustle, pressure, and rewards that go hand in hand with it.

TARA SMITH IS A TOP HAIRSTYLIST TO THE STARS AND THE FOUNDER AND CREATOR OF THE TARA SMITH HAIRCARE LINE.  IN THIS EPISODE, TARA JOINS DANI BEHR AND TARA JOSEPH AS SHE SHARES SOME OF HER EXPERIENCES WORKING WITH THE STARS IN LA AND AROUND THE WORLD. TARA TALKS ABOUT WORKING WITH PATRICIA ARQUETTE AND HAVING THE OPPORTUNITY OF BEING A HUMANITARIAN AND PHILANTHROPIST. GET TO KNOW TARA’S LIFE AFTER MOVING TO LA, CREATING WIGS, AND HOW SHE ENJOYS THE CITY OF ANGELS. LASTLY, FIND OUT MORE ABOUT TARA’S HAIR CARE LINE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF USING HEALTHY, CLEAN PRODUCTS FOR YOUR SKIN AND HAIR.

The flow of time is something that nobody has control over. Whether you do something or nothing at all, the years will still keep coming, and all you can do is a transition with the changes that come along the aging process. In this episode, Dani Behr and Tara Joseph face their years and talk about what has changed and what has remained the same. They give a reminder about the importance of taking care of your health and body as you age. Dani and Tara also share the experiences they went through during their younger years, and how they discovered the things and people that made them happy and fulfilled.

People working behind-the-scenes in any creative industry don't always get the recognition they deserve. Take talent agents, for example. Talent agents keep the ship that is your favorite artist's career running from day to day. This is the life of Noël Largess of the United Talent Agency. As a cellist herself, Noël understands what life is like for the artist, and that translates into her work as an agent. Noël shares her experiences making tough calls on her artists' behalf and life on the road.

A home is a place of solace, safety, and comfort. That is why it’s perfectly understandable that people want the interior of their homes designed as fashionable as possible according to their taste. In this episode, Dani Behr and Tara Joseph interview the President of Everick Brown Design, Everick Brown, and CEO Lisa Brown as they share their personal story along with the history of their company. Having been around the globe, they describe the differences in aesthetics of the places they’ve worked on. Learn the ins and outs of interior designing straight from their experiences with different types of clients all the way to absorbing inspiration.