Today my guest is singer, songwriter, and TikTok sensation Jax. Her recent original song Victoria’s Secret has been making waves all over the internet and topping the music charts!

In this episode, Jax and I discuss how TikTok has been a unique space to cultivate fans of her singing and songwriting. Although Jax may be popping up in your “FYP,” she isn’t new to the industry. She shares with me how supportive her family has been since she was young and the realities of being a ghost songwriter in the music industry. Jax has been able to break out of that space through TikTok and has even garnered a record deal with Atlantic Records. 

Jax is a prime example of how talent, grit, and adapting to new media spaces can create a new way to connect with fans and build community. Her song Victoria’s Secret is not only topping charts but also creating a movement around body positivity. We chat about how she is handling and navigating this new iteration of success and fame. 

It was such a pleasure to connect with Jax. Her joy and effervescence are evident throughout our conversation. Wait until you hear who she would love to go on tour with! 

You can follow Jax @jaxwritessong on TikTok, @jax on Instagram and Twitter, and @JAXOfficialx on Facebook.

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CW: This conversation discusses infertility, miscarriages, and IVF treatments.

Today my guest is actress, dancer, beauty mogul, and TV personality - Peta Murgatroyd. Peta danced her way into our homes in ABC's Dancing with the Stars and has won the Mirror-Ball Trophy twice!

In this episode, Peta and I journey through her dancing career. We also discuss the tricky balance of having public and private lives. Recently, Peta went public about her experiences navigating infertility, miscarrying, and starting IVF treatment. She has graciously decided to invite her fans and community to come alongside her and her family as they navigate IVF. Peta also has a very successful and expanding beauty line - PETA JANE BEAUTY. Building her award-winning line of self-tanners and products has been a joy in her life despite her infertility struggles.

It was such a treat to talk with Peta. Her resilience, openness, and overall optimism are evident. I am grateful to Peta for sharing her story with me on Vulnerable.

You can follow Peta @petamurgatroyd on Instagram + Twitter and @petajanemurgatroyd on Facebook. You can check out PETA JANE BEAUTY products here.

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CW: This conversation covers some of the darker side of the film and music industries.

Today my guest is actress, writer, and producer - Susie Abromeit. Susie is one of those extremely talented individuals that has been pursuing her passions her entire life!

In this episode, Susie and I journey through her parent's history to being a top-ranked tennis player (#6 in the US) by the age of 16 to her singing career to her making an impact on-camera acting and producing. Susie is most known for her role in Jessica Jones. She currently has a 4 picture deal with GAC Family.

What I appreciated the most about this conversation with Susie is that despite navigating many performance-based industries- tennis, music, modeling, and film, she knows herself. She is extremely self-aware but also confident in who she is. We talk about how manifesting our dreams, manipulative power dynamics in the music and film industry, the value of being in nature and taking care of your mental health and more. Susie's honesty is refreshing. I hope you enjoy this conversation.

You can follow Susie @susieabromeit on Instagram and Twitter.

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Today my guest is New York Times Best Selling Author Eve Rodsky. Eve wrote Fair Play and Find Your Unicorn Space. Fair Play offers solutions for women on how to rebalance their domestic responsibilities and reclaim time for themselves. Find Your Unicorn Space offers solutions on how to reclaim what makes you, you!

In this episode, Eve and I discuss the catalyst that caused Eve to pivot from foundation management to create a system to help restructure domestic responsibilities in the home. I share how I've been applying Fair Play in my own life. We also deep dive into what "Unicorn Space" is and the importance of cultivating time to be in that space.

Since the release of Fair Play, Eve's solutions have grown into a movement that is helping families of all shapes and sizes practically love one another by honoring each other's time. This month, on July 8th, a highly anticipated documentary based on Fair Play was released. This documentary offers viewers the ability to come along with real families on the journey to apply the Fair Play principles in their homes. You can watch the trailer here. Eve and I enjoyed our conversation so much that we decided that we will have a PART 2 to this conversation, bringing in listeners to ask questions on how they might better rebalance their homes. If you are interested, please let us know!

You can follow Eve @everodsky on Instagram. You can learn more about Fair Play @fairplaylife on Instagram or go to their website fairplaylife.com.

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Today my guest is actress, tv personality, podcaster, and activist - Jodie Sweetin. Jodie has been gracing our televisions since she was five, portraying the beloved Stephanie Tanner in Full House. In this episode, Jodie and I reflect on our individual journeys coming into our authentic selves. She shares her experience of being on Full House and how being sober has helped her grow as a human. She also explains being her authentic self has allowed her to flourish in podcasting, hosting, and participating on reality TV.

Jodie is also an activist. We discuss her recent experience protesting and how she made headlines when the LAPD aggressively pushed her. Jodie is clearly passionate about the liberation of all people, and it was great to talk on a deeper level about how we feel about the state of the world. This episode truly feels like you are listening in on two friends catching up. I hope you enjoy this conversation.

You can follow Jodie @jodiesweetin on Instagram and TikTok.

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Today my guest is a free solo climber, BASE jumper, wingsuit pilot, motivational speaker, vegan athlete, and author - Steph Davis. Steph shares her journey from being a classical pianist to her discovery of rock climbing to creating a life around doing things she loves. Steph details her lifestyle and practice that not many people really understand outside of the rock climbing community. Steph has utilized social media and speaking opportunities to educate and inspire. Please enjoy this conversation.

You can follow Steph @highsteph on Instagram. Go to stephdavis.co to learn more about Stef, her speaking engagements and the clinics she offers.

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Today my guest is a dancer, actor, singer, producer, television host, podcaster and SO MUCH MORE... Frankie Grande! Frankie shares his journey from his early days on Broadway to starring in Reality TV to getting sober to married life. Frankie's story is one that encourages you to do the work to truly know yourself. We all want to "shine bright like a Frankie." Please enjoy this conversation.

You can follow Frankie @FrankieJGrande on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Go to frankiegrandetickets.com to get tickets for Titanique, Frankie's current show.

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@thebrendanrooney and TikTok @brendanrooney.

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Today my guest is Elizabeth Sneed, aka @CurvySurferGirl on IG and TikTok. From almost drowning in the ocean to building a platform around surfing and body positivity, Elizabeth has had an amazing journey to building her life around doing things she loves. Learn about her activism, her modeling, her fashion designing, and more. Please enjoy this conversation.

You can interact with Elizabeth @CurvySurferGirl on Instagram and on TikTok. If you would like to learn more about the Curvy Sufer Girl movement go to her website - www.curvysurfergirl.com.

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Today my guest is Steven Anthony Lawrence, aka “Beans” from Even Stevens. Along with being a successful actor and former child star, he’s an amazing acting teacher and all-around amazing human being. Please enjoy this conversation.

You can interact with Steven on Cameo.

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Today on Vulnerable, I sit down with Shenae Grimes-Beech. Shenae graced our screens during the height of episodic teen dramas. You may remember her from Degrassi: The Next Generation AND 90210 (The Reboot).

In this episode, Shenae details how she got into acting, what it was like to be the lead in a reboot (before reboots were a thing), and how she is navigating and creating her own content today. Shenae and I have a lot of similarities so it was nice to catch up and dig a little deeper into Shenae's acting experience. We also discovered that Shenae is an expert manifester!

You can follow Shenae, Josh (her husband), and family @joshandshenaebeech on TikTok, @shenaegrimesbeech on Instagram and YouTube.

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