Morning People With Preston Konrad

Morning people! I’m back from a little much needed break (I went on an amazing 2 week trip to Europe in case you misses it) and super excited to return with such a great guest this week! Dr. Neinstein is not only a good friend of mine, but one of the most successful and talked about celebrity plastic surgeons in New York City. He’s a liposuction specialist on the Upper East Side and is constantly pushing the envelope with surgical research and equipment design in the field of liposuction. We talk how passion and conviction are prime ingredients for success, how to stand out through competition and when is the right time to start getting treatment done. He gives some great tips on how to push your confidence and how to live a meaningful, happy life - enjoy and happy listening!

Morning People! It’s FALL Y’all. This week it’s just fam, just you and me, so let’s sit down and catch up! Coming from my BASICALLY finished and furnished cozy home, I share some apartment updates, my latest and favorite home decor tips and all the pop culture tea. I’ve been especially into keeping up the queen content, prepping to head to London this season. Whether you wanna hear my take on the Adam Levine tea, my latest movie recs or what it’s really like to be on tv, tune in! See you next Tuesday!

Morning people! Happy Tuesday! This week’s episode I am joined by THE Points Guy - Brian Kelly! Brian Kelly is the founder of The Points Guy brand and is the brilliant voice when it comes to loyalty programs, credit cards, and travel. His company helps readers maximize their travel experiences since they debuted in June 2010. You guys know me, I am a HUGE traveler and always looking for new travel tips and hacks to make being on the go not only easier, but cheaper. We chat about how he got his start as a travel agent who pivoted to travel blogging who ended up creating his own business that is the success of The Points Guy today. Since then, Kelly has grown the company into a powerhouse travel and lifestyle media platform with a team of distinguished editors and freelancers that spans the globe. We dive in on the correlation that the influx of social media and content creators has on traveling today and especially how it’s changed “post-pandemic.” Whether it’s saving up your credit card points to redeem for flights, joining loyalty programs or booking two one-ways instead of a round-trip, tune in to hear all of Brian’s brilliant travel tips!

Morning People! I got the double package privilege to not only have one guest, but TWO on this week’s episode. I’m joined by the internet sensations and stars of Dated & Related on Netflix, Henry and William Wade - aka the Wade Twins. The London-based twins work as digital content creators partnering with brands like Kurt Geiger, Tommy Hilfiger, Gillette, Land Rover, and Tag Heuer. We deep dive on what the everyday life of an influencer is really like and how their favorite survival tips to maintain that busy schedule. We talk their dream idea for their own reality show and their interest for showcasing their different personalities. The twins give us some great insight on the perfect content creation schedule without overdoing it and how to keep your followers intrigued while also successfully rallying new followers. With passion, discipline and keeping a smile on your face, the twins let us in on the secret to doing what you love and loving what you do.

Morning People! Hope you had nice long Labor Day Weekend and embraced the last bit of summer hear. I am so happy to welcome my guest for this week’s episode of Morning People, luxury jewelry designer and reality tv star, Meredith marks. Meredith and I deep dive on what it’s like to not only navigate a relationship in this day in age of social media, but on television too. She points out the whole process of reality television is like free therapy, being able to watch yourself over and over and learn and grow from your mistakes. We discuss creating her niche in the jewelry business to stand out from your competitors, embracing the Bravo fandom community, and her hit and misses in New York. Catch Meredith on Bravo on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City!

Morning People! This week I’m joined by home decor guru and influencer - Erika Vér! Also known as her online alias Peony + Honey, Erika started a content creation business working with top home and lifestyle brands and sharing her creative home and craft projects with her online community.  We connect big time sharing our love for interior design and decor and swap some of our fave design tips. We deep dive into the latest and greatest home decor trends, how to effectively switch up your content from time to time and how to keep your audience hooked. “Everything is content” in this day and age so whether you buy a toothbrush for the aesthetic, ready to build your first gallery wall or wanna get in on the trendy floating shelves, tune in to get some fire home decor inspo from the content queen herself!

Morning People! This week we’re welcoming our very first psychiatrist to the show, Dr. Jamie Zuckerman! Dr. Zuckerman is a licensed clinical psychologist and narcissistic abuse relationship coach and who works with patients nationwide, helping them to understand the complexities of narcissistic relationships, as well as helping her clients make healthy choices and get to where they want to be. We dive in on some deep topics such as how to properly identify anxiety, balancing your mental health with productivity, and tackling the relationship of narcism and social media. Dr. Z gives some really good advice to check out whether you’re an influencer, a fan or just a bystander of today’s world of media - so tune in and catch you next Tuesday! Stay stylish!

Morning People! This week I’m welcoming my first guest of Season 3, content creator, entrepreneur and model, Taylor Phillips. Taylor recently launched his own clothing brand, “Good Park NYC,” inspired by his love for New York’s Central Park, his adorable golden-doodle Parker and spreading a message grounded in authenticity and positivity. This episode we dive into how being a digital creator can really affect your personal life and relationships. What line do you draw when sharing your significant other on social media? When is the right time to have “the talk” and respect your partner while also being vulnerable with your audience? Taylor shares some great advice on having to be more patient and respect other people’s input instead of just focusing on your own. We bounce off some effective tactics to defeat the internet trolls, making sure we kill them with kindness. Enjoy this episode filled with digital creator tips, surviving today’s NYC and the best spots to escape the summer city heat. Catch you next Tuesday, stay stylish!

Timestamps:

3:52 - How did you get your start?

10:09 - How do you keep your opinions your own?

14:19 - Be the person you needed when you were younger

21:39 - The meaning behind Good Park

29:06 - Taylor's house out of the city

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To get more info and updates on the podcast: @brandmepodcast

Follow my personal instagram account: @prestonkonrad

Check out my website for all things Preston Konrad: prestonkonrad.com

We're back baby! Not only are we back for an all new season of the show, but I'm back from a month of whirlwind travel, including the moment in Los Angeles where I got to meet and interview Brad Pitt?!Tune in to hear all of the details (yes, we touched hands) and more as I'm dishing on my new must-visit hotel in New England, to the plans for my house renovation of the new apartment in Manhattan.

Timestamps:

2:33 - Moving out of Hell's Kitchen

5:19 - Preston's fancy hotel stay

7:53 - Preston meets Brad Pitt

Let's connect!

To get more info and updates on the podcast: @brandmepodcast

Follow my personal instagram account: @prestonkonrad

Check out my website for all things Preston Konrad: prestonkonrad.com