tyler blackburn is a content creator, musician, and actor best known for his role as caleb rivers on pretty little liars. he opens up about his journey into acting, what it was really like rising to fame on one of the biggest shows of its era, and the challenges of finding yourself in hollywood. we talk about learning to get excited about your own life, why gratitude can completely shift your perspective, and how embracing who you are changes everything. plus smoking cigs (sorry mom), publicly coming out as queer, and the power of being present
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my knees are great but have you seen my feet?? i lost a toenail and i have bunions. i’m not a horoscope girl unless we are talking about how amazing pisces are. "your 20s" as a brand has one of the best publicists ever. discomfort is usually a sign you’re setting a boundary. it only goes up from here, i promise.
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kendall toole is a fitness instructor, entrepreneur, and personality widely known for her time at peloton. even if you’ve never taken a peloton class, you’ve most likely come across her viral clips on social media. she recently launched her new fitness platform, NKO club - which comes from the notion that “they can knock you down but never knock you out”, and shares why she left peloton to start something of her own. we also talk about her life before fitness, what led her to peloton, mental health struggles, and her fitness hot takes (we’re looking at you 75 hard).

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This episode contains sensitive discussions around mental health and thoughts of self-harm. We encourage you to listen with care and step away if needed. You’re not alone, and support is always available.
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listen to your gut and learn to be confident and everything else will fall into place. if it’s meant for you it’s going to be yours.
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mel walker is a multi-hyphenate creative with her finger on the pulse of what really matters to brands: the story they're telling and the world they're inviting you into. she creates some of the most eye-catching social content for your favorite brands - including rhode, kylie cosmetics, fenty beauty, salt & stone, aritzia & nike, summer fridays, dior beauty, and more. there’s something so innately “her” about her videos - which she says is exactly the goal - that you always know when it’s a mel video. we talk about what it’s like to work with your partner, throwing sh*t at the wall until something sticks, the rise of ai and how it can negatively impact creativity, and why being original will always take you farther than being the best.
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I have a bone to pick with technology this week. what do you mean i lost all of my files & my phone is on SOS??? you’re one “yes” away from your dream life. perfectionism is out - breaking character is in. being bad at things will show you where you need to delegate. change never gets less scary but its usually the best thing to ever happen. did I just plan the most unhinged dinner party? obviously snoop dogg would be there…someones gotta bring the w**d. life’s a joke - take a sunset walk and back up your files!!!
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the pressure of a new year’s resolution is lowkey stressful. but obvi i made one lol. no one talks about what it feels like when you actually achieve your dream. like why is it weirdly empty sometimes? i’m figuring out whether to choose peace or violence this year (too late, I went with violence). i forced myself to be bored and it actually felt good. we’re so focused on the finish line that we forget to live in the middle. maybe the real work is learning how to slow down long enough to actually feel proud of yourself. in the wise words of my girl Miley Cyrus, it’s not about what’s on the other side, It's the damn climb baby. 

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sydney is the director of brand marketing at beis, a dear friend of mine, and for lack of better words - a boss b*tch. we talk about her career trajectory and what led her to finding her dream job before 30, how to remain focused during the hardest times, and how the people you work with make all the difference. if you’re struggling to figure out what you want to do or what you’re good at, this ones for you
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on today’s Q&A we talk about regret (or not having it), losing yourself, being embarrassed, finding your passion, money guilt, my love for boxing and why i’m essentially a dachshund in human form. have questions or need advice? dm us on ig and let a girl know!
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trippin’, dippin’ & strippin’ with tarte. we shook a$s, rode jet skis, almost took home a puppy, and went to drake’s favorite bar in the middle of the ocean. i have to stop saying i don’t drink because lol I do now. there was mystery blood all over my hand??? tarte after dark got spooky. i don’t ever want to see a shotski again.
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