Trying To Figure It Out

Internationally-renowned DJ Samantha Michelle joins Trying To Figure It Out this week from New York City. Music has always been my passion, so I am so excited to bring you today's episode. Samantha tells the story of how she wound up on aux one night at a club and which song she played that eventually led to the start of her music career. Samantha has since opened for Duran Duran, Mark Ronson, and Miley Cyrus, and she shares what it's like performing with such legends.

We discuss common assumptions about DJing and talk about drug use in the space, sexism that Samantha's experienced while working, and what she'll tell you if you request Wu-Tang Clan when she's playing a disco set.

This is an inspiring conversation about stepping into your creativity, finding your voice, and feeling empowered to lead the life that you want to live.

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Host: Ally Petitti

Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock

Camera/Audio: Ilja Maran and Nathan Sacharow

Research: Jillian Himmelwright

Additional Support: Kayla Cunningham

TTFIO is back this week with badass businesswoman Lily Geiger.

Lily is the founder of Figlia, a non-alcoholic aperitivo brand born from Lily's personal experience with alcoholism within her family. Lily's father passed away from alcoholism when she was twenty and we discuss what it was like growing up in that environment. Her life had so many extra challenges because of what her father was going through, but she also expresses deep empathy for his struggle.

With so much change and pressure, deciding how you want to engage with alcohol in your twenties can be difficult. Lily and I talk about transitioning from college drinking culture to adulthood and how we now choose how much to drink.

Whether you're sober or not, Figlia is a delicious option that you should absolutely check out! With far less investment-backing than her competitors, Lily has brought the brand to over 500 locations and has landed features in publications such as Vogue, Forbes, and CBS.

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Host: Ally Petitti

Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock

Research: Jillian Himmelwright

Camera/Audio: Ilja Maran and Nathan Sacharow

This week on TTFIO, Bravo star Jordan Emanuel joins me to talk about how she wound up on Summer House and her experience on the show. We get a BTS look behind the Bravo show and hear how meaningful it was for Jordan to join the all-Black cast. Jordan was Playboy's 2019 Playmate of the Year and we discuss how she found sexual liberation through modeling. Jordan has continued to feel empowered in her body through celibacy and we chat about what celibate dating has looked like for her. From her mental health journey to her relationship with her parents to whether she wants to have kids of her own one day, we really cover it all in this episode. Be sure to tune in!

You can also watch Jordan on Winter House, airing now on Tuesday nights.

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Host: Ally Petitti

Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock

Research: Jillian Himmelwright

Camera/Audio: Ilja Maran and Nathan Sacharow

Happy Season 3 Premiere and happy Halloween! Here to celebrate with me is none other than Beau Stone, our favorite podcast-adjacent guest. On today's episode we are back painting pumpkins while catching up on some big life updates; I tell the spooky story of what made me move out of my house in less than a day and Beau shares some of his escapades from his Euro trip this summer.

I'm so excited for you all to see what's in store this season. There's so much to figure out.

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Host: Ally Petitti

Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock

Research: Jillian Himmelwright

Camera/Audio: Ilja Maran and Jared Payzant

Figuring it Out with Keni Silva: Divorce as an Opportunity

Keni Silva joins TTFIO this week to talk all about divorce as an opportunity. After an international modeling career, Keni married her (now ex) husband at the age of 23 and they built a picture-perfect life together. But Keni realized she still wasn't happy despite checking off all the boxes that she had thought she wanted. In today's episode, Keni shares how she decided to change her life and get divorced after thirteen years of marriage. She talks about the ups and downs she went through with her mental health during that time and how she eventually got to the other side. Now she sees divorce as an opportunity and wants to share what she's learned with other women.

As a child of divorce, I love having conversations with women who have gone through it themselves; Keni explains how she's navigating the whole process with her two children and I loved hearing from her perspective. Enjoy!

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Host: Ally Petitti

Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock

Research: Jillian Himmelwright

Camera/Audio: Ilja Maran and Nathan Sacharow

Our favorite recurring guest is back on TTFIO this week for his first appearance of Season 2. Beau Stone joins me to give us all of his life updates; he talks about his recent move and how he's been finding a better work-life balance. He spills all the details on his trip to Las Vegas from pool parties to Nobu to casinos to shopping to strip clubs. We talk about the missing submersible that's been on everyone's mind this past week and share our thoughts on The Weeknd's new show, The Idol. We test how well we know each other and then wrap up with Al P's Three as always. Enjoy!

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Host: Ally Petitti

Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock

Camera/Audio: Ilja Maran and Nathan Sacharow

Summer is here! And on this week's solo episode, I'm talking about all the difficulties that can come with the sun. Social media becomes even more challenging to navigate and it feels like there are endless opportunities to compare ourselves to what other people are doing, how they look, and how much fun they're having. I am here to tell you that these are just three months out of the year and you are ALREADY beautiful exactly the way you are. Every body is a summer body and you are perfectly ready for the beach, a thirst trap, the pool, or wherever you find yourself this summer.

Today I share my own challenges with disordered eating and some of the ups and downs I've gone through with my body image. For anyone who has dealt with similar struggles, I hope this can make you feel less alone; we're all just trying to figure it out. You deserve to shine in the sun this summer in whatever outfit you want to wear. You are beautiful and this summer is yours to claim.

Content warning: Today's episode discusses body image, body dysmorphia, disordered eating, binge eating disorder, and other topics that may be triggering. Please skip this episode if these topics aren't helpful to you. We'll be back next week.

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Host: Ally Petitti

Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock

Camera/Audio: Ilja Maran and Nathan Sacharow

Happy Pride! Joining me this week is Lennon Torres, a former Candy Apple dancer on Dance Moms. We take a deep dive into Lennon's experience on the show and discuss how she became a Candy Apple, what the cast was like when the cameras stopped rolling, and how filming affected her childhood and personal growth.

Lennon is a trans woman and, after discussing the role that gender plays in the dance industry, she shares how it's felt the past few years after publicly coming out. We talk about her experience dating as a trans woman and how fulfilling, and confusing, it can be.

This episode is a special one; I hope you enjoy!

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Host: Ally Petitti

Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock

Research: Jillian Himmelwright

Camera/Audio: Ilja Maran and Nathan Sacharow

A few weeks ago, I hosted a mindfulness event at my house in Los Angeles. On this week's episode of TTFIO, I talk with the co-founders of Mindful Weekends about the goal of their business and how it can be difficult to pause our busy lives and just disconnect for a day. You'll also hear from several of the vendors at the event, who share what led them to start their businesses and how their companies fit into the mental health and wellness space. We talk about daily habits that can help us take care of our mental health, and I hope some of my guests' tips can be helpful to you too. It was inspiring to hear from so many women who feel empowered to start their own companies that are grounded in wellness and creativity. Enjoy!

Also available as a video podcast on YouTube.

Featured businesses:

@mindfulweekends

@rhinoandlucy

@amla_esthetics

@avraveda

@lro.art

@templetwelveohnine

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Host: Ally Petitti

Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock

Camera/Audio: Ilja Maran and Nathan Sacharow

One Tree Hill actor Craig Sheffer joins me this week on Trying To Figure It Out. You may know him better as Uncle Keith, the character that tragically died in season 3; we talk all about One Tree Hill and the culture behind the scenes. Craig shares what it was like working with director Mark Schwahn and the control that Schwahn tried to maintain over the cast. We also discuss what Craig has been up to since the show and he reveals some of his own mental health challenges and how he managed a long depressive period. We wrap up with Al P's Three as always and pick three songs that remind us of One Tree Hill.

Also available as a video podcast on YouTube.

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Host: Ally Petitti

Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock

Research: Jillian Himmelwright

Camera/Audio: Ilja Maran and Nathan Sacharow