For the first time, we are making the Conversation original TV series interviews available on the pod. This is part of a miniseries featuring the first guests to appear on the show. In this mini-episode, we feature Ivanka Trump.

Ivanka Trump and I engage in conversations ranging from babies to the boardroom. Ivanka openly expresses her passion for her work and how she cannot envision a life outside the business world. Ivanka cherishes memories from her earliest years of accompanying her mother when she managed the Plaza Hotel. Finally, she shares her aspirations to raise her daughter like her upbringing, deeply connected to the family business.

IN THIS EPISODE:

(0:00) Intro

(00:32) Ivanka talks about her biggest challenges as a first-time mom

(02:12) Ivanka discusses her career and children

(04:14) Ivanka reveals how some men have treated her in the workforce

(05:16) Ivanka talks about her business  

(06:36) Does Ivanka like negotiating?

(07:49) Ivanka answers Amanda’s rapid fire questions

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• You are a born negotiator, or you aren’t. You can get better at it, but for some people, it comes naturally.
• A woman can have a career and a family. Ivanka likes to remain present in the moment but does not compartmentalize her life. But instead, bring her family into her business as well.
• Wearing a pink suit to a business meeting is a bold, wonderful thing to do. 

RESOURCES:

Amanda de Cadenet - Website

Amanda de Cadenet - Instagram

Ivanka Trump - Instagram

ABOUT THIS PODCAST:

The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet is a groundbreaking series of weekly interviews featuring candid conversations with impactful thought leaders. Host Amanda de Cadenet provides a platform for raw and honest discussions on a wide variety of topics, from porn to politics. Visit amandadecadenet.com to learn more and sign up for her newsletter. Follow Amanda on Instagram @amandadecadenet.

Keywords: Amanda de Cadenet, The Conversation podcast, Celebrity interviews, Women's empowerment, Feminism, Interviews with inspiring women, Mental health discussions, Self-growth podcast, Authentic conversations, Empowered women conversations

For the first time, we are making the Conversation original TV series interviews available on the pod. This is part of a miniseries featuring the first guests to appear on the show. In this mini-episode, we feature Christina Applegate.

Christina Applegate candidly recounts her 2008 breast cancer diagnosis and the steps she has taken to maintain her physical and mental health. Christina also shares that her diagnosis and treatment were the catalyst to establish a foundation to aid women in need of breast cancer related treatment and care, as well as how she’s moved forward in healthy relationships, life, and gratitude.

IN THIS EPISODE:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:31) Christina explains how 2008 was a year of loss

(01:07) Why did Christina choose to have a double mastectomy

(02:17) Christina describes her feelings about her body image

(03:58) Christina discusses the foundation she established and her desire to help others

(05:59) Her life at home and the gift of illness

(07:14) Christina answers rapid-fire questions

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Deciding to have a double mastectomy is challenging; however, if it saves your life, it is the best choice you will ever make.
• Christina maintains a grateful attitude through all she has been through.
• Body image is just an image. What is important is your heart and your character.

RESOURCES:

Amanda de Cadenet - Website

Amanda de Cadenet - Instagram

Christina Applegate - Instagram

ABOUT THIS PODCAST:

The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet is a groundbreaking series of weekly interviews featuring candid conversations with impactful thought leaders. Host Amanda de Cadenet provides a platform for raw and honest discussions on a wide variety of topics, from porn to politics. Visit amandadecadenet.com to learn more and sign up for her newsletter. Follow Amanda on Instagram @amandadecadenet.

Keywords: Amanda de Cadenet, The Conversation podcast, Celebrity interviews, Women's empowerment, Feminism, Interviews with inspiring women, Mental health discussions, Self-growth podcast, Authentic conversations, Empowered women conversations

For the first time, we are making the Conversation original TV series interviews available on the pod. This is part of a miniseries featuring the first guests to appear on the show. In this mini-episode, we feature Olivia Wilde.

Olivia Wilde opens up about her journey through unhappiness and her quest for fulfillment. Olivia and I discuss navigating significant life changes, recognizing that it's challenging, but emerging from the pain can lead to a fresh beginning.

IN THIS EPISODE:

(0:00) Introduction

(00:32) Olivia questions why she isn’t happy

(02:31) Being alone was actually a relief

(03:14) Olivia gets to know herself

(04:58) Learning to figure out what you love

(06:21) How Olivia takes care of herself now and how she relies on self-medication

(08:37) Olivia answers personal rapid-fire questions

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• It’s not uncommon to self-medicate when going through a stressful situation in life.
• You cannot expect another person to make you happy. You have to work on that goal yourself.
• When you go through life always liking what another person likes and turning your back on your likes and dislikes, you are doing yourself a disservice.

RESOURCES:

Amanda de Cadenet - Website

Amanda de Cadenet - Instagram

Olivia Wilde - Instagram

ABOUT THIS PODCAST:

The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet is a groundbreaking series of weekly interviews featuring candid conversations with impactful thought leaders. Host Amanda de Cadenet provides a platform for raw and honest discussions on a wide variety of topics, from porn to politics. Visit amandadecadenet.com to learn more and sign up for her newsletter. Follow Amanda on Instagram @amandadecadenet.

Keywords: Amanda de Cadenet, The Conversation podcast, Celebrity interviews, Women's empowerment, Feminism, Interviews with inspiring women, Mental health discussions, Self-growth podcast, Authentic conversations, Empowered women conversations

For the first time, we are making the Conversation original TV series interviews available on the pod. This is part of a miniseries featuring the first guests to appear on the show. In this mini-episode, we feature Eva Mendes.

Eva Mendes and I talk about self-reliance, finance, entrepreneurship, the importance of curiosity, and being goal oriented. Eva shares her thoughts on financial independence, asking for help, self-esteem and living life guilt-free. .

IN THIS EPISODE:

(0:00) Introduction

(00:32) Eva describes her feelings about being independent

(01:19) Eva shares her childhood memories, which has resulted in where she is now

(03:06) Eva talks about money and business

(05:37) Eva reveals her thoughts about self-esteem

(06:38) Eva answers some personal questions and gives excellent advice to listeners regarding being result-oriented

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• No matter what income level you are, it is wise to save money.
• There are no dumb questions. So don’t let not knowing stop you from your dream.
• Individuals who are result-oriented get more done and achieve their dreams.

RESOURCES:

Amanda de Cadenet - Website

Amanda de Cadenet - Instagram

Eva Mendes - Instagram

ABOUT THIS PODCAST:

The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet is a groundbreaking series of weekly interviews featuring candid conversations with impactful thought leaders. Host Amanda de Cadenet provides a platform for raw and honest discussions on a wide variety of topics, from porn to politics. Visit amandadecadenet.com to learn more and sign up for her newsletter. Follow Amanda on Instagram @amandadecadenet.

Keywords: Amanda de Cadenet, The Conversation podcast, Celebrity interviews, Women's empowerment, Feminism, Interviews with inspiring women, Mental health discussions, Self-growth podcast, Authentic conversations, Empowered women conversations

For the first time we are making the Conversation original TV series interviews available on the pod. This is part of a miniseries featuring the first guests to appear on the show. In this mini episode we feature Diane von Furstenberg.

 Diane and I engaged in an open and honest discussion regarding the beginnings of her entrepreneurial journey. While fortuitous circumstances may have played a role, it's impossible to overlook her exceptional talent and fearless approach. Diane also delves into her thoughts on women's self-perception and offers guidance for those looking to improve their self-esteem. She firmly believes that women possess beauty regardless of age and draws a poignant analogy, likening aging to a faded rose that retains its enduring beauty.

IN THIS EPISODE:

(0:00) Introduction

(00:32) Diane talks about what is most important and that women are strong whether they believe it or not

(01:55) Diane shares what she learned from her mother

(04:03) Diane discusses marriage and solitude

(05:10) Diane hates the word self-esteem, and she tells why

(06:27) What is Diane’s insight into business?

(08:37) Diane answers compelling questions

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Be bold in asking for what you want. You never know you may end up with a business.
• People lose themselves to drugs, fear and many other things. Don’t lose yourself and waste your potential opportunities.
• A woman should have an identity outside the home. It’s important.

RESOURCES:

Diane von Furstenberg - Website

ABOUT THIS PODCAST:

The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet is a groundbreaking series of weekly interviews featuring candid conversations with impactful thought leaders. Host Amanda de Cadenet provides a platform for raw and honest discussions on a wide variety of topics, from porn to politics. Visit amandadecadenet.com to learn more and sign up for her newsletter. Follow Amanda on Instagram @amandadecadenet.

Keywords: Amanda de Cadenet, The Conversation podcast, Celebrity interviews, Women's empowerment, Feminism, Interviews with inspiring women, Mental health discussions, Self-growth podcast, Authentic conversations, Empowered women conversations

For the first time we are making the Conversation original TV series interviews available on the pod. This is part of a miniseries featuring the first guests to appear on the show. In this mini episode, we feature Melissa McCarthy.

Melissa McCarthy reflects on her early years in the entertainment business and what it was like to have the pressure to look and be “perfect.” Now looking back on time and experience, Melissa shares “What is important is having a point of view and doing something cool.” - that's what’s fascinating to her. She encourages people to keep their options open to be whatever they want to be.

IN THIS EPISODE:

(0:00) Introduction

(00:31) Melissa talks about her self-expression as her younger self

(01:43) Melissa reveals that she was pregnant when she went to auditions

(03:28) Melissa shares what a manager told her when she was 22

(05:20) What are four-year-olds learning at school

(06:33) Melissa wants options for young women

(07:06) Amanda asks some rapid-fire questions

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Little girls should learn that they can do and be anything they want to be and not have to fall into society's idea of the fairy tale.
• Being yourself and not conforming to the Hollywood idea of what a woman should look like is freeing.
• As a woman, societal pressures imply you should look a certain way. Melissa notes that after she had kids, she had many more things that were more important than worrying about her dress size.

RESOURCES:

Melissa McCarthy - Instagram

ABOUT THIS PODCAST:

The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet is a groundbreaking series of weekly interviews featuring candid conversations with impactful thought leaders. Host Amanda de Cadenet provides a platform for raw and honest discussions on a wide variety of topics, from porn to politics. Visit amandadecadenet.com to learn more and sign up for her newsletter. Follow Amanda on Instagram @amandadecadenet.

Keywords: Amanda de Cadenet, The Conversation podcast, Celebrity interviews, Women's empowerment, Feminism, Interviews with inspiring women, Mental health discussions, Self-growth podcast, Authentic conversations, Empowered women conversations

For the first time we are making the Conversation original TV series interviews available on the pod. This is part of a miniseries featuring the first guests to appear on the show. In this mini episode we feature Miley Cyrus. 

Miley Cyrus and I delve into her journey as a young performer and the process of transitioning into womanhood while under the constant gaze of the world. She shares valuable guidance for teenage girls, drawing from her experiences to help them overcome challenges. Miley also speaks openly about her relationship with her mother and how she has developed the ability to spend time alone, fostering introspection about herself and her life.

IN THIS EPISODE: 

(0:00) Introduction

(00:32) Miley shares her inner feelings about her life

(02:05) Miley talks about being alone

(03:15) What are people's expectations of Miley's transformation from a girl to a woman

(04:50) Miley’s stance on sexuality and personal reflection

(07:43) Miley reflects on an argument with her mom

(08:16) Amanda asks Miley some challenging questions

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Introspection is a good thing. Asking yourself if you like yourself is a good thing.
• Growing up in the entertainment field is challenging to know who you are and not who someone wants you to be.
• If you enter a relationship from a place of love, even the hard things are more manageable.

RESOURCES:

Miley Cyrus Instagram

ABOUT THIS PODCAST:

The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet is a groundbreaking series of weekly interviews featuring candid conversations with impactful thought leaders. Host Amanda de Cadenet provides a platform for raw and honest discussions on a wide variety of topics, from porn to politics. Visit amandadecadenet.com to learn more and sign up for her newsletter. Follow Amanda on Instagram @amandadecadenet.

Keywords: Amanda de Cadenet, The Conversation podcast, Celebrity interviews, Women's empowerment, Feminism, Interviews with inspiring women, Mental health discussions, Self-growth podcast, Authentic conversations, Empowered women conversations

For the first time we are making the Conversation original TV series interviews available on the pod. This is part of a miniseries featuring the first guests to appear on the show. In this mini episode we feature Eva Longoria. 

My conversation with Eva revolved around overcoming infidelity. It’s important when a relationship fails to analyze why the relationship failed and she shared her approach of not internalizing herself as the issue. We also delved into a book we read and Eva's unique experience meeting the author, which helped her heal from her divorce.

IN THIS EPISODE:

(00:32) Eva and I discuss recovering from infidelity

(03:50) Eva talks about a book, Well-behaved Women Don’t Make History

(04:48) Eva talks about women judging other women and walking outside the lines

(05:45) What helped Eva heal from the divorce and meeting the author of The Four Agreements

(08:07) Eva answers Amanda's rapid-fire questions

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• When a relationship fails, it’s good to analyze the why. However, don’t make it your fault if it's not your fault.
• Women can be very judgmental of other women.
• If you want to marry a cat, stay away from the dog pound.

RESOURCES:

Eva Longoria - Instagram

Eva Longoria - Twitter

ABOUT THIS PODCAST:

The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet is a groundbreaking series of weekly interviews featuring candid conversations with impactful thought leaders. Host Amanda de Cadenet provides a platform for raw and honest discussions on a wide variety of topics, from porn to politics. Visit amandadecadenet.com to learn more and sign up for her newsletter. Follow Amanda on Instagram @amandadecadenet.

Keywords: Amanda de Cadenet, The Conversation podcast, Celebrity interviews, Women's empowerment, Feminism, Interviews with inspiring women, Mental health discussions, Self-growth podcast, Authentic conversations, Empowered women conversations

For the first time we are making the Conversation original TV series interviews available on the pod. This is part of a miniseries featuring the first guests to appear on the show. In this mini episode we feature Leslie Bennetts.

Leslie Bennetts had a profound impact on me, altering the course of my life. Her book, which I consumed eagerly, became my guiding philosophy. This experience led to the creation of The Conversation podcast. In this episode, Leslie and I delve into the ideas she explored in her work, The Feminine Mistake. We contemplate the puzzling choice some women make: seeking a partner to care for them, only to find themselves isolated without a career at age 50. Have you ever heard of marriage referred to as an exit strategy? Well, today's discussion will introduce you to this concept. Leslie offers invaluable advice and wisdom to young women making life choices.

IN THIS EPISODE:

(00:32) Amanda credits Leslie’s book with the creation of The Conversation podcast

(02:10) Leslie reveals how women received her book, The Feminine Mistake and how through the years, the media has had multiple narratives about working women

(03:43) Leslie tells a personal story of financial infidelity

(04:51) Women leave their careers behind for a man and men and women fulfilling the role in the home they are suited for

(07:10) Leslie talks about steps we can take to raise daughters to be independent

(08:30) Leslie takes on the challenge of Amanda’s last questions

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• A marriage expert said marriage had changed more in the last 30 years than in the previous 3000 years.
• Women have more rights than ever. It’s essential to make good choices about your life when you are young.
• Statistics show that women with careers are happier and healthier than stay-at-home wives.

RESOURCES:

Leslie Bennetts - Website

Leslie Bennetts - Facebook

ABOUT THIS PODCAST:

The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet is a groundbreaking series of weekly interviews featuring candid conversations with impactful thought leaders. Host Amanda de Cadenet provides a platform for raw and honest discussions on a wide variety of topics, from porn to politics. Visit amandadecadenet.com to learn more and sign up for her newsletter. Follow Amanda on Instagram @amandadecadenet.

Keywords: Amanda de Cadenet, The Conversation podcast, Celebrity interviews, Women's empowerment, Feminism, Interviews with inspiring women, Mental health discussions, Self-growth podcast, Authentic conversations, Empowered women conversations

For the first time we are making the Conversation original TV series interviews available on the pod. This is part of a miniseries featuring the first guests to appear on the show. In this mini episode we feature Portia de Ross.

Portia openly and honestly discusses her past and reveals her innermost fears about being gay and her feelings of unworthiness. She also shares the details about the eating disorder that comforted her when nothing else could. Portia gives fantastic advice to her 14-year-old self that you won’t want to miss.

IN THIS EPISODE:

(0:00) Introduction

(00:32) Portia de Rossi talks about hiding her sexuality when she first became an actress

(03:35) Portia speaks about her eating disorder and how it went from one extreme to another

(06:35) Portia gets honest with herself about being worthy and her sexuality

(07:45) Portia gives her 14-year-old self some great advice

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Depression will often make you turn to an eating disorder.
• Someone on the Ally McBeal Show should have reached out to Portia when they saw the severe weight loss and the escalating gain.
• A woman who doesn’t feel good about herself can spiral into depression. A girl should be taught at a young age that she is special and loved.

RESOURCES:

Portia de Rossi - Twitter

Portia de Rossi - Facebook

ABOUT THIS PODCAST:

The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet is a groundbreaking series of weekly interviews featuring candid conversations with impactful thought leaders. Host Amanda de Cadenet provides a platform for raw and honest discussions on a wide variety of topics, from porn to politics. Visit amandadecadenet.com to learn more and sign up for her newsletter. Follow Amanda on Instagram @amandadecadenet.

Keywords: Amanda de Cadenet, The Conversation podcast, Celebrity interviews, Women's empowerment, Feminism, Interviews with inspiring women, Mental health discussions, Self-growth podcast, Authentic conversations, Empowered women conversations