What happens when the people who serve us—restaurant staff, hotel workers, bartenders—quietly fall into crisis?

Nick Petro, San Diego City Director of Big Table, joins The Glamorous Grind to pull back the curtain on a growing, hidden emergency in the hospitality industry. From eviction to mental health breakdowns, workers are often left to fend for themselves—until Big Table shows up.

In this episode, we explore:

• The truth about working in hospitality today
• Stories of real lives changed through compassion
• How Big Table acts as a safety net for those who serve
• Why dignity-driven care is more powerful than charity
• What we can all do to support the servers in our own communities

🎧 Plus, a powerful game of Red Flag / Green Flag and one story that will stay with you long after the episode ends.

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🎙 Hosted by Carly Antonyan Miranda | @glamorousgrindpod

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This week on The Glamorous Grind, we sit down with employment attorney and viral legal influencer Ryan Stygar, aka “The Labor Lawyer” on TikTok. From his blue-collar roots in firefighting to building a law firm from scratch during the pandemic, Ryan shares the gritty truth behind online advocacy, legal education, and what it really takes to go viral.

🎙️ Inside the episode:

• How Attorney Ryan built a 2M+ following with legal truth bombs
• Why authenticity and empathy are his secret weapons
• Our viral “Red Flag / Green Flag” game on real-world legal scenarios
• The Starbucks viral firing case: Was it legal?
• What creators need to know before posting online
• Audience Q: Can your ex really sue for a TikTok post?

🔥 Whether you’re a lawyer, content creator, or just curious about the power of legal social media, this one’s a must-listen.

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In the premiere of Season 2 of The Glamorous Grind, attorneys Ilona Antonyan and Mila Arutunian sit down with family law expert Nicholas Moore for a raw, insightful look at the emotional and legal minefields of family court and juvenile dependency cases.

What happens when CPS knocks on your door? When does emotional abuse become a legal case? And what does “full custody” really mean?

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• The real legal process behind CPS and juvenile court
• Red flag vs. green flag scenarios in custody and separation
• How recovery from addiction is treated in family law
• Strategic insights for victims of domestic violence
• Why rushing to court without counsel can backfire
• And what every parent needs to know about their legal rights

Whether you’re navigating a divorce, recovering from abuse, or just want to understand the system better, this episode is a must-listen.

Follow & subscribe for more powerful conversations where the law meets life—with grit, glam, and heart.

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Sexual harassment. Wrongful termination. Domestic violence. Restraining orders.
In this season finale of The Glamorous Grind, attorneys Mila and Ilona get real about some of the most misunderstood legal issues people face today—both at work and at home.

They break down what actually qualifies as harassment, how to protect yourself if you’re fired for reporting abuse or having a medical condition, and how restraining orders can be used to protect victims—or manipulate custody and court outcomes.

Whether you're an employee, a parent, or a survivor navigating a toxic relationship, this episode gives you real tools, legal insight, and confidence to stand up for yourself.

🔑 Topics include:

• How to document abuse and report it safely
• The truth about retaliation and whistleblower laws
• The legal and emotional cost of restraining orders
• Disability rights in the workplace
• What judges really look at in family court
• How to defend yourself from false allegations

💬 “You have a duty to protect yourself—and your children. We’re here to tell you how.”

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Sonya Berg on Manifestation, Vision Boards and Leading with Heart

Fashion powerhouse, spiritual teacher and aspiring political candidate Sonya Berg, also known as the "Zen Fashionista," joins us for an inspiring deep dive into the power of manifestation and living with intention.

For over 14 years, Sonya taught manifestation techniques on television, making these once-niche ideas accessible to the mainstream. In this episode, she shares how visualization, journaling and vision boards can help anyone tap into their true potential, whether you're dreaming of a new home, a creative breakthrough or personal growth.

Together, Sonya, Ilona, and Mila explore: 

 • How Sonya used manifestation to create her dream equestrian property
 • Her work teaching visualization to schoolchildren and the surprising results
 • The importance of emotional alignment and clarity in vision board creation
 • How journaling can help reprogram negative thought patterns
 • Navigating doubt, fear and negative people while staying inspired
 • Why she’s running for office in California and how she plans to lead from the heart

Sonya’s message is clear: “If you want a certain outcome, you have to believe and know that you're worthy.”

Whether you're a manifestation skeptic or a spiritual seeker, this episode delivers actionable tools and heartfelt wisdom for creating positive change in every area of your life.

Listen now to discover how to align your energy with your goals and manifest a reality you truly love.

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What if your hardest moments could become your greatest strengths? June An, entrepreneur and founder of The Group SD, joins us to share how he transformed a turbulent childhood into a life of purpose, leadership, and service.

Born to Korean immigrants and raised by a Hispanic family for six unexpected years, June's early life defied convention. Spanish was his first language. Reunion with his father brought challenges—but instead of resentment, June chose growth. "Nobody's going to save me, so I became that person for others," he says.

That mindset powers everything he does—from launching 71 businesses through his 386-member “non-networking networking group,” to leading a men's circle that redefines masculinity through emotional openness and accountability.

We talk jiu-jitsu as a metaphor for life, building community from scratch, and parenting with intention. June opens up about breaking generational cycles, embracing discomfort, and why his son telling him, “Dad, I’m proud of you,” was the ultimate full-circle moment.

This episode is packed with wisdom on resilience, leadership, and living with heart. Whether you're an entrepreneur, parent, or someone navigating your own path, you’ll walk away inspired to turn your struggles into strength.

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Casey Lynch, National Managing Partner at Tyson Mendes, joins us to demystify personal branding and networking with refreshing honesty and tactical wisdom. From building a firm of 40 to over 250 attorneys, Casey shares how defining your values lays the foundation for authentic leadership, meaningful relationships, and self-advocacy. We tackle networking myths, introvert-friendly strategies, rejection resilience, and the realities women face in leadership—plus insights on perfectionism, control, and growth. Whether you’re early in your career or scaling up, this episode is packed with gems to level up your professional presence. 

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A powerful government agency with minimal oversight. Children separated from parents based on personal conflicts. Social workers who lie in court reports with no consequences. This isn't dystopian fiction—it's the reality of child welfare systems across America.

Sean McMillan, a pioneering civil rights attorney, pulls back the curtain on one of the most devastating abuses of power affecting families today: judicial deception in child protective services. After stumbling into this specialized practice through a case referred by his father, McMillan discovered a pattern of constitutional violations that permanently alter lives yet receive little public attention.

"The only method of escalation they have is take your kid," McMillan explains, highlighting the dangerous power imbalance when undertrained, unlicensed social workers develop personal conflicts with parents. Unlike police officers with extensive training and oversight, these government employees can separate families based on subjective impressions rather than genuine safety concerns. Even more troubling, those who fabricate evidence rarely face consequences—many receive promotions or simply transfer to different departments.

Through landmark cases that have changed policies across California, McMillan fights for parents caught in a system designed to justify its own actions rather than protect children appropriately. His $4.9 million verdict for a mother who lost her children for six and a half years after a minor disagreement with a social worker exemplifies the life-altering consequences of unchecked government power.

For anyone navigating the family court system, concerned about civil rights, or simply interested in how justice functions when the playing field is dramatically uneven, this episode offers crucial insights from someone devoting his career to holding powerful institutions accountable. McMillan's work reminds us that true justice requires not just legal expertise but the courage to challenge systems that harm those they claim to protect.

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Mila and Ilona raise their glasses to International Women's Month in this raw, unfiltered conversation about what it truly means to be a woman in law and in life. They welcome fellow accomplished attorney Lana Nassar for a champagne-fueled discussion that quickly moves beyond surface-level platitudes into the heart of shared female experience.

"Women all over the world experience the same things," observes Lana during one particularly poignant moment. "You get your period, you show up. You have cramps, you show up. You go through a miscarriage, you show up." This resilience forms the backbone of the conversation as the attorneys share personal stories about overcoming professional obstacles, navigating implicit bias, and making difficult choices about career advancement and family planning.

The discussion doesn't shy away from uncomfortable truths, including the frequent phenomenon of women undermining other women in competitive environments. All three attorneys agree that female solidarity is crucial in a world that already places unique burdens on women. "A friendly reminder to all the women: lift each other up," Mila urges. "It is rough out here. We need to support each other because no one else is going to do it."

From freezing eggs to balance career and family planning, to fighting for recognition in male-dominated spaces, to instilling work ethic in the next generation, these accomplished attorneys offer wisdom drawn from their combined decades of experience. Their conversation serves as both validation for women facing similar challenges and a roadmap for creating more equitable professional environments.

Whether you're building your career, contemplating major life decisions, or simply looking for inspiration from women who've carved their own paths, this episode reminds us all to "follow your fire" and never give up on becoming the best version of yourself. Subscribe now and join the conversation about what it means to maintain both grit and glamour in today's world.

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Success isn’t just about manifesting—it’s about action.

Trial attorneys Mila and Ilona sit down to tackle the idea of manifestation. Does having a vision for your life hinder or help you? Can you really manifest your reality or it is just a nice starting point? They look at their lives as working professionals and mothers, revealing how they've built thriving law practices while staying true to their identities.

In this episode they explore the balance between visualization and hard work. Ilona shares her own manifestation stories—like real estate goals materializing years later—while Mila explains the discipline behind 3 AM wake-ups and intense career demands.

Parenting as successful professionals comes with unique challenges as well. How do we teach kids the value of hard work when they’ve never known scarcity? They share their strategies while navigating the constant teeter-totter of work and family life.

Can you really “have it all”? Join us on The Glamorous Grind  to find out! Dive into real talk on success, setbacks, and staying stylish through it all.

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