Shamelessly Unapologetic

Shamelessly Unapologetic

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  • Unapologetically Gay and Proud with Ryan Lawson
    Happy Pride! We have Ryan Lawson as a guest for this week's episode of Shamelessly Unapologetic! Ryan is a friend of Ilana's and they met from living in the same apartment complex. Ryan is a gay man and was open to having an open and vulnerable conversation about his identity.
    Main takeaways from the episode:
    Dealing with negative reactions from your personal community
    How to be an excellent ally to the LGBTQIA+ community
    Finding support and community when coming out
    Learning to embrace your sexual orientation and identity
    29 min
  • Unapologetically Misunderstood and Navigating Law School with Kayla Moran
    For this week’s guest, we have Kayla Moran, who is the host of the Let’s Candid Podcast and a recent law school graduate. In this episode, Kayla shares so much about how she’s been misunderstood most of her life due to her unapologetic personality. She also dives deep into her experiences being in law school and how she will be navigating life as a lawyer and content creator.
    Main takeaways from the episode:
    -Overcoming hate from people who don’t understand you
    -Using your unapologetic power for good and not evil
    -How to create the best law school routine for success
    -Navigating law school and being a social media content creator
    Follow Kayla on social media:
    Kayla’s Instagram: @kaylaaamorann
    TIkTok: @kaylaaamorann
    Kayla’s blog: https://www.kaylamoranblog.com
    Let’s Get Candid Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lets-get-candid-podcast/id1586225103
    1 hr 5 min
  • Unapologetically Changing My Mind

    In this episode, Ilana shares her top 10 things that she has changed her mind on regarding different views, beliefs, and even hopes and dreams she had for herself. 

    Main takeaways from the episode:

    • Life updates from Ilana
    • Why change is a good thing to experience
    • Ilana's top 10things she's changed her mind about 
    • Why changing our views on life helps us learn and grow
    • 36 min
    • Unapologetically Owning My Single Status with Shani Silver

      For this week's episode, author, podcaster, and TikToker, Shani Silver joins Shamelessly Unapologetic to debunk the narrative that being single is a miserable and bad place to be in your life. Ilana and Shani dive into the bullshit they've dealt with when it comes to being treated differently as single women compared to others who are partnered. Shani gives a ton of great insight to help others embrace their singlehood and to live life freely!

      Main takeaways from the episode:

      • How people can become more confident and comfortable with being single
      • Learning to handle single shaming and our experiences with being single shamed
      • Empowering singles to change the narrative that being single is not a bad thing
      • Navigating life while dating and not dating as a single adult
      • Find Shani on social media:

        Instagram: @shanisilver

        TikTok: @shanisilver

        Shani's Podcast, A Single Serving Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-single-serving-podcast/id1458026831

        Shani's Book, A Single Revolution: Don't Look for a Match. Light One: https://www.amazon.com/Single-Revolution-Dont-match-Light-ebook/dp/B09HZ1TBX7

        48 min
      • Unapologetically Finally Back in Portland!

        In this episode, Ilana gives a recap of her whole visit to her hometown, Richmond, VA, and some things she's learned while staying her. She also offers a few life updates on her end and her plans now that she's back in Portland.

        Main takeaways:

        • Ilana's new update with the job search
        • Being mindful about mercury going back into retrograde
        • What Ilana realized while being in Richmond
        • Why it's important to have your own space
        • 30 min
        • Unapologetically Being a Man in the Beauty Space with Juan Luna

          For this week's episode, Shamelessly Unapologetic hosts, Juan Luna, the CMO of Shades by Shan. Juan is a gay man in the beauty space and has been dabbling with makeup ever since he was a teenager. Juan talks about his experience on what it's been like for him to be a male in the beauty realm and how masculinity has changed over time.

          Main takeaways from this episode:

          • Gender inclusivity and diversity in the beauty space
          • What it's like to be on the leadership team of a beauty brand
          • How masculinity is being redefined 
          • Navigating life while being a man who wears makeup
          • Be sure to follow Juan and Shades by Shan on Social Media:

            Juan's Instagram: @itsjuanluna

            Juan's TikTok: @itsjuanluna

            Shades by Shan Instagram: @shadesbyshan

            Check out Shades by Shan: https://www.sbscosmetics.com

            1 hr
          • Unapologetically Finding Your Aesthetic

            In this solo episode, Ilana dives into the topic of having a personal aesthetic and why it can be a great way to enhance your life and individuality. She shares a little bit about why it could be beneficial to find your aesthetic, dives into some of the aesthetic trends on social media, and what some of the listeners think about having an aesthetic.

            Main takeaways from the episode:

            • What is a personal aesthetic?
            • How to find your personal aesthetic
            • How Ilana's aesthetic evolved overtime
            • Learning to incorporate your personal aesthetic into your life
            • 45 min
            • Unapologetically Being the Bold Jeweler with Kassandra Gordon
              For this week's episode, Kassandra Gordon, the host of the Black Creative Handbook Podcast and owner of KLG Jewellery, shares her story of when she was struggling with confidence and putting herself out there, especially as a business owner. She dives into her journey on how her past and family history shaped her to become a jeweler and sell bold pieces that have symbolic meanings.
              Main takeaways from the episode:
              Using jewelry pieces to boldly express yourself
              How to be authentically you as a business owner and find success
              Dealing with unsupportive people & family as a Black entrepreneur
              How to slowly develop the confidence to be more unapologetic
              Find Kassandra online and on social media:
              Instagram: @klgjewellery
              KLG Jewellery: https://klgjewellery.com/
              Black Creative Handbook Podcast: https://anchor.fm/blackcreativehandbook
              Black Creative Handbook Instagram: @blackcreativehandbook
              1 hr 3 min
            • Unapologetically Trying to Not be "That Girl"

              In this solo episode, Ilana dives into the "that girl" trend that you may have seen on social media, especially on TikTok and Instagram. Ilana shares her thoughts and opinions regarding this trend, and why it's not necessarily a good thing to take part in it. 

              Main takeaways from this episode:

              -Defining the meaning of being "that girl"

              -The negative effects of the "that girl" trend

              -The positive effects of the "that girl" trend

              -How to establish a healthy and more sustainable wellness routine into your life

              26 min
            • Unapologetically the "Unprofessional" Professional with Franky "Tank" Rhodes

              This week, Shamelessly Unapologetic welcomes Franky "Tank" Rhodes from HRsAgentsofChaos on TikTok! In this episode, Tank and Ilana have a deep conversation regarding being professional in the workplace, especially when you have a big personality. We also discussed the true meaning of professionalism, how it's changed so much over time, and how minority groups are being targeted as "unprofessional."

              Here are some of the main takeaways from this episode:

              -Learning to cope with the struggles of being authentically you at work

              -How the term "professionalism" became more harmful to employees and the pressures it puts on minority groups

              -DEI issues, racism, and performative inclusion in the HR realm

              -Publically holding LinkedIn career coaches & influencers accountable for bad job advice with no shame


              Follow Tank on Social Media:

              TikTok: @hrsagentsofchaos

              Twitter: @tankkapotamus

              LinkedIn: Francis Rhodes

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              1 hr 9 min

            About Shamelessly Unapologetic

            From the publisher's feed

            Shamelessly Unapologetic is the podcast where Ilana lives her life unapologetically without any shame, and inspire others to gain confidence and become bolder in their life. Join Ilana in this raw and unfiltered journey with her own solo episodes and guests sharing their unapologetic experiences and stories so others can feel inspired with no shame and judgment.

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