The Lilah Jo Show

Philip Kim, also known as Phil Wizard, is a breakdancing extraordinaire. From an awkward start at school dances, to discovering breakdancing on the streets of Vancouver, Phil has gone all in on his craft and has become the top-ranked breaker in the world.

Phil made history as the first ever breaker to win the Pan American Games in 2023 following multiple World Championship titles. He also happens to be  the sole Canadian Bboy on the infamous Red Bull BC One All Star team.

More than the titles and the accolades, Phil purely loves to dance. He is driven by curiosity and creativity, and is constantly challenging himself to level up in the game of mastery and personal growth. As he prepares to represent Team Canada at the 2024 Olympic Games, Phil is focused on pushing the boundaries of artistry and athleticism.

I’m going to be cheering for Phil in Paris and I have no doubt that, after getting to know Phil in this conversation, you’ll be rooting for him too, every dance step of the way.

Find Phil here:

Website- https://www.philwizard.com/

Instagram - @philkwizard

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/BrEaKbOyFrEaK33

Music by Dyalla Swain http://soundcloud.com/dyallas

Elizabeth Stein is the Founder and CEO of Purely Elizabeth which has, among other fabulous products, the most delicious and healthiest granola on the planet. I consume this granola at least twice a day and am known for bringing bags of it in my suitcase to competitions. It was actually my breakfast at the Olympics, so it’s safe to say I’m a huge fan! 

Elizabeth is such a passionate, creative and really determined woman. She  leads with curiosity and sheer belief in herself and her mission, and has continued to innovate, to grow, and to take the world by storm. 

This conversation covers it all, from the surprising marketing power of a blueberry muffin at a local triathlon, to the biggest disasters that Elizabeth has had to navigate with grit and with grace.

Please welcome to the ‘Lilah Jo Show,’ Elizabeth Stein.

Find Elizabeth here:

Instagram- @purely_elizabeth

Everything else - https://linkin.bio/purely_elizabeth/

Episode mentions:

Gluten Free Paris Patisserie: Maison Plume

Berry Crisp Recipes:  https://purelyelizabeth.com/search?type=product,article,page&q=berry%20crisp%20*

Music by Dyalla Swainhttp://soundcloud.com/dyallas

Alexi Pappas: 

Alexi Pappas is an Olympic athlete, author, filmmaker, and actress. Alexi's memoir-in-essays, "Bravey," with a foreword by Maya Rudolph, was published in 2021 and became the number 1 new release in both the sports and film categories. Alexi will be releasing a young reader’s version of “Bravey,” coming out on August 22, with a foreword by Maya Hawke. A Greek-American, Alexi is the Greek national record-holder in the 10,000 meters and achieved a personal best at the Rio Olympics. Alexi graduated magna cum laude from Dartmouth College and also ran for the University of Oregon, leading the team to two NCAA victories. 

Alexi most recently directed, co-wrote, and starred in the feature film NOT AN ARTIST alongside RZA, Ciara Bravo, Paul Lieberstein, Matt Walsh, and Haley Joel Osment (currently in post production). Alexi previously co-created and starred in the feature film OLYMPIC DREAMS alongside Nick Kroll, premiering at SXSW 2019. In 2016 Alexi co-wrote, co-directed, and starred in the feature film TRACKTOWN with a cast including Rachel Dratch ("Saturday Night Live") and Andy Buckley ("The Office"). I got so much out of this conversation with Alexi, and I know that you will too. Alexi is curious, courageous and candid, and is making the most of this game called life.

Please welcome to ‘The Lilah Show’, Alexi Pappas. 

Find Alexi here:

Get your copy of “Bravey” here:  https://www.rhcbooks.com/books/705197/bravey-adapted-for-young-readers-by-alexi-pappas

Alexi’s Instagram - @alexipappas

Music by Dyalla Swain: http://soundcloud.com/dyalla

Peiman Raf:

Peiman Raf is the Co-Founder and CEO of Madhappy, a contemporary lifestyle brand that develops and designs goods for the curious. Born in Italy to Iranian parents, Peiman immigrated to Los Angeles with his family as a child. From an early age, Peiman was drawn to entrepreneurship.  After graduating from the Michigan Ross School of Business, Peiman spent a short stint in investment banking. Recognizing mental health as a growing societal issue, Peiman launched Madhappy with his brother, Noah and two friends, Josh and Mason in 2017 as a platform to uplift others and drive conversation around mental health. In a few short years, Madhappy ignited a cultural movement around optimism, with investment from luxury conglomerate, LVMH in 2019.  Along with his Co-Founders, Peiman has been named Forbes 30U30 and featured in major publications such as The New York Times, Vogue, GQ and more.

More Madhappy here:

Website - Madhappy.com

Instagram - @Madhappy

Music by Dyalla Swainhttp://soundcloud.com/dyallas

Adam Rippon:

Need I say more? Charm, charisma, commitment to his dreams and comedic timing … how can you not love Adam?

Most of you know Adam from the 2018 Winter Olympics, where he won the bronze medal with Team USA, while also winning the hearts of America, and the world and that matter. How did he do this? Well, he showed up as his true self, unapologetically, and claimed the Olympic experience that he had been chasing for years.

Adam’s path to the Games was not easy, and he handled adversity with determination, courage, a healthy dose of humour, and by doing the work in the dark so that he could shine in the light. He sure did.

Adam also made the bold decision to come out publicly back in 2015, which made him the first openly gay athlete to represent the United States at the Olympics. He takes the global stage, both on and off of the ice,  to speak out in support of LGBTQ+ rights and the freedom to be oneself. 

Adam empowers millions around the world by owning who he is, but this wasn’t always easy for him. It took work, setbacks, and leaving his comfort zone for Adam to become the confident and fearless man that we so admire. Guess what. You have this in you too, and Adam’s going to tell you how to bring it out, by sharing his story. It all started with a deep quote on a Lululemon bag. 

Find Adam here:

https://linktr.ee/adamrippon

Music by Dyalla Swain

http://soundcloud.com/dyallas

Find Fareed here:

• Website - https://fareedzakaria.com/

Music by Dyalla Swain - http://soundcloud.com/dyallas

Our Interview Workout Plan:

• 00:00 Intro
• 02:55 Warmup
• 08:09 Fareed’s childhood
• 10:33 How Fareed learned the skill of listening
• 12:23 Who was Fareed’s role model growing up?
• 14:47 What vision did Fareed have for the possibilities in his life as a young boy?
• 18:04 Fareed, the wine columnist! Why was he so nervous?
• 19:37 The fear of what others might think
• 20:00 Fareed’s dream TV show
• 21:24 How did Fareed’s writing style and process change under the guise of anonymity?
• 23:28 How does Fareed ‘write as if nobody is watching’?
• 26:15 What do the 15 mins look like before Fareed goes on air?
• 30:07 The lack of feedback on live TV
• 31:09 Does Fareed have an alter ego?
• 36:40 The most important person is the reader or the viewer
• 37:56 How does he put himself in the reader’s shoes?
• 40:37 How does Fareed find the confidence to express his perspective with the constant threat of cancel culture?
• 46:22 What is the biggest disaster Fareed has had to navigate on air?
• 48:06 Who is Fareed’s greatest advisor in his career of advising other?
• 49:30 The power of unconditional love
• 52:24 Why Fareed’s mother’s is the single person most responsible for his and his brother’s success
• 55:45 Of all of Fareed’s interview guests, who was the biggest surprise?
• 56:08 Meeting President Putin
• 57:57 What question took the most courage to ask?
• 1:01:01 What is the secret to human connection?
• 01:02:35 Cool-down

Gabrielle Bernstein:

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Mimi Bouchard:

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Music by Dyalla Swain- http://soundcloud.com/dyallas

Pita Taufatofua:

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Music by Dyalla Swain- http://soundcloud.com/dyallas