We are continuing the theme of honoring incredible women this month, as Mona and Chloe welcome actress and director Sanaa Lathan to the podcast. Born and raised in New York City, Sanaa's career took off after her iconic performance in "Love and Basketball." Since then, she has appeared in countless films, TV shows and even on Broadway. And just last year, she released her directorial debut, "On the Come Up."

In their conversation, Sanaa shares how she infused spirituality into her life and career and why that decision was life changing. Plus, Chloe and Sanaa look back at how their friendship began years ago thanks to SoulCyle.

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You may think you know all there is to know about Gary Vaynerchuk. Entrepreneur, best-selling author, CEO, investor ... the list goes on. But did you know Gary describes himself as spiritual? On this week's episode of Core Self, Gary joins Mona and Chloe in a conversation that shows off his softer side as he shares how he incorporates his spirituality into his career and life. It's time to learn something new about Gary Vee!

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March is all about celebrating and honoring amazing women, and this week's episode features a woman who has had an incredible, if not tumultuous, journey. Amanda Nguyen is the founder of the civil right organization, Rise, a 2019 Nobel Peace Prize Nominee and one of the 2022 TIME Women of the Year.

On this episode of Core Self, Amanda joins Chloe and Mona to talk about her path from learning to be a sexual assault survivor to an advocate, aiming to bring equality to sexual assault survivors across the country and around the world. She also talks about what drove her to start Rise and why her goal is to educate everyone on how they can drive democracy and create change.

*Warning* This episode contains conversation about sexual assault.

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From New York to Milan to Paris, fashion is in the air! And in this week's episode of Core Self, Mona and Chloe welcome the heel-loving (and wearing) Mark Bryan as they dive into the topic of fashion and gender. Mark, a straight, cis-gendered male, discovered his love of heels and skirts as an adult and came to international attention when he began posting his looks to Instagram.

In this conversation, Chloe, Mona and Mark will explore the boundaries of fashion and how Mark first discovered his passion for heels, how he's incorporated his personal style into his daily life and why he decided to share his journey online. Tune in for this insightful conversation -- and how Chloe and Mona feel about their partners wearing heels!

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We've all read the mean comments on IG posts or seen the nasty Tweets fly. Maybe you've even been on the receiving end. That's where Chloe recently found herself during the Golden Globes when she went viral and, as she says, not in a good way. On this week's episode, Chloe and Mona talk about their experiences dealing with the critics on social media, starting with the night of the Globes. 

From reading comments to stressing out about being "canceled," Chloe and Mona share how they carefully navigate life in the public eye and try to take it all in stride -- even if they do get wasabi mad sometimes!

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It's Valentine's Day and love is in the air! <3 On this week's episode of Core Self, Mona and Chloe welcome their very first guest, Shay Mitchell, to dig into the topic of love and marriage. Why do we assume everyone in a committed relationship will get married? And why has that become the proof that you're committed to your partner and family?

From the movies we watch as kids to the relationships that surround us, Shay and Chloe will dive into the things they impacted their decision and explain why they've decided to never get married. And after the interview, stick around to hear Mona and Chloe's thoughts on that burning question!

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This week's episode of Core Self is all about cosmetic procedures and plastic surgery. From botox and nose jobs to threads and lasers, Mona and Chloe come clean about what they've done, what's on their wishlist and what they'd never do (again). Plus, they look at how pressure from society and self-confidence are all linked when it comes to plastic surgery. It's time for a judgement-free conversation 

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Welcome to the very first episode of Core Self with Mona Vand and Chloe Flower! In this week's episode, Mona and Chloe discuss what it was like growing up in small towns with immigrant parents. From bullying and stereotypes to some very strict rules, they talk about how their past made them who they are today. Plus, learn how the two became fast friends (even if they don't agree on where they first met).

Get ready to discover your own core self!

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Welcome to Core Self! Mona Vand is a doctor of pharmacy and a health, wellness, and lifestyle influencer. Chloe Flower is a pianist, composer, activist and fashionista.

Mona and Chloe met while living in Los Angeles years ago, and thanks to their shared experiences and core values became fast friends. Though the two don't agree on everything, they both are always striving to be their most authentic self and live a life rooted in kindness, curiosity, hard work and self care.

Each week, they'll explore where they came from, how they're evolving and who they really are. From immigrant parents to plastic surgery to marriage, no topic is off limits. Along the way, they’ll be joined by a few friends to hear how these topics have impacted their lives and contributed to their successes -- and failures.

Isn't it time you discovered your Core Self?

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