You Are The Prize

By Alexis Kay + Alex Newson

You Are The Prize is a podcast about the powerful things that happen when your values and your actions are in alignment. We talk to bold, brilliant humans—founders, chefs, therapists, actors

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How many episodes does You Are The Prize have?

The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.

You Are The Prize episodes:

June 18, 2026 Standing a Little Taller with Lawren Sample
How to build a life that not only fits, but makes you feel powerful.
This week, stylist, entrepreneur, and creative director Lawren Sample joins us for a conversation about craftsmanship, confidence, and the power of community. As the co-founder of both Partlow and Cuatro Mamas, Lawren has built her career around a simple idea: the things we make—whether it's a pair of boots, a meal, or a community—have the power to change the way people see themselves. And that’s what makes it all worthwhile.
We talk about trusting your instincts, the myth of "doing it all," and how the people around us make it possible to do any of it.
You Are The Prize™
A Studio STAB Production

Hosted by: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson
Guest: Lawren Sample
Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson
Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect
Original Music by: Scott Martin

© 2026 Studio STAB. All Rights Reserved. YOU ARE THE PRIZE™ is a trademark of Studio STAB. Unauthorized use prohibited.

Links
Substack: https://substack.com/@youaretheprize
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youaretheprize_pod/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youaretheprizepod
Website: https://www.youaretheprizepod.com
Work with us: https://www.studio-stab.com/
Guest Links
Substack: https://substack.com/@youaretheprize
Guest Links: https://www.instagram.com/partlowofficial https://www.instagram.com/cuatromamas
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59min
May 28, 2026 Feeling Yourself with DJ Juliet Mendoza
A conversation about deep house, deep healing, and the energy that changes everything.
This week, DJ and producer Juliet Mendoza joins us for a conversation about the deeper purpose of music and what it means to gather with intention. Juliet shares her journey from survival to service, and how music and movement became a path toward healing and self-belief. We explore what happens collectively on the dance floor, why house music has always been rooted in liberation and belonging, and how intention can shape not just a night, but an entire life.
We also talk about Juliet’s label Spiritual Systems Records, The One Hundred, and her mission to create soulful experiences that feel grounded and deeply human.

You Are The Prize™
A Studio STAB Production

Hosted by: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson
Guest: Juliet Mendoza
Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson
Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect
Original Music by: Scott Martin

© 2026 Studio STAB. All Rights Reserved. YOU ARE THE PRIZE™ is a trademark of Studio STAB. Unauthorized use prohibited.

Links
Substack: https://substack.com/@youaretheprize
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youaretheprize_pod/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youaretheprizepod
Website: https://www.youaretheprizepod.com
Work with us: https://www.studio-stab.com/
Guest Links
Instagram: @juliet_mendoza
TikTok: @youaretheprizepod
Guest Links
Instagram: @juliet__mendoza , @spiritualsystemsrecords
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1h 5min
May 21, 2026 A Working Theory of Self-Love with Alexis + Alex
Self-love is a beautiful idea and a complicated practice. The secret might be making it smaller.
In this solo episode of You Are The Prize, we explore the possibility that the path toward loving yourself might actually begin with something smaller: liking yourself. It’s a conversation about integrity, relationships, friendship, self-worth, and the quiet accumulation of moments that make you trust yourself more. Less “how to love yourself.” More: what if love is built through evidence? We don’t have all the answers, but we’re working on it.
You Are The Prize™
A Studio STAB Production

Hosted by: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson
Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson
Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect
Original Music by: Scott Martin

© 2026 Studio STAB. All Rights Reserved. YOU ARE THE PRIZE™ is a trademark of Studio STAB. Unauthorized use prohibited.

Links
Substack: https://substack.com/@youaretheprize
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youaretheprize_pod/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youaretheprizepod
Website: https://www.youaretheprizepod.com
Work with us: https://www.studio-stab.com/
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47min
May 14, 2026 Becoming Your Own Muse with Justina Blakeney
What would your life look like if you followed the things that made you tingle?
Justina Blakeney is an artist, designer, NYT bestselling author, and the founder of Jungalow®, the beloved lifestyle brand rooted in beauty, purpose, and soulful living. We talked with her about being your own muse, learning to live more comfortably in the in-between, and how to follow what "tingles." It’s an episode about intuition, creative flow, and becoming a clear channel for what's trying to move through you.
To start exploring your own expansion, check out GROW: Pathways to Passion, Purpose & Peace, the oracle deck and guidebook that Justina created with her mother, Harvard-trained psychologist Dr. Ronnie Blakeney.
You Are The Prize™
A Studio STAB Production

Hosted by: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson
Guest: Justina Blakeney
Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson
Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect
Original Music by: Scott Martin

© 2026 Studio STAB. All Rights Reserved. YOU ARE THE PRIZE™ is a trademark of Studio STAB. Unauthorized use prohibited.

Links
Substack: https://substack.com/@youaretheprize
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youaretheprize_pod/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youaretheprizepod
Website: https://www.youaretheprizepod.com
Work with us: https://www.studio-stab.com/
Guest Links
Instagram: @justinablakeney , @thejungalow , @groworacle
Website: www.jungalow.com , www.justinablakeney.com
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55min
May 07, 2026 Life Lessons from the Tennis Court with Ray Chang
What if changing the way you play the game changed everything?
This week on You Are The Prize, we’re joined by Alexis’s tennis coach, Ray Chang, whose approach to the game reveals something deeper: how you move on the court mirrors how you move through life. From timing and balance to building a solid foundation, Ray unpacks the lessons hidden in the sport. It’s about knowing when to wait, when to act, and how to stay grounded enough to recognize the right shot when it comes. Because when it’s aligned, it’s easy.
You Are The Prize™
A Studio STAB Production

Hosted by: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson
Guest: Ray Chang
Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson
Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect
Original Music by: Scott Martin

© 2026 Studio STAB. All Rights Reserved. YOU ARE THE PRIZE™ is a trademark of Studio STAB. Unauthorized use prohibited.

Links
Substack: https://substack.com/@youaretheprize
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youaretheprize_pod/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youaretheprizepod
Website: https://www.youaretheprizepod.com
Work with us: https://www.studio-stab.com/
Guest Links
Instagram: @raysayaction
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54min
April 30, 2026 How To Do Therapy Better with Dr. Mark Tanabe
A conversation about what makes therapy work and how to show up fully for it.
In this episode of You Are The Prize, we sit down with Dr. Mark Tanabe—Alex’s therapist—to get into the nonlinear path of growth and how to get more out of therapy by showing up honestly. We explore what shifts when you stop holding back, the many ways we can understand and meet our needs, and the importance of paying attention to the moments that move us. We also answer the inevitable question: does everyone actually need therapy?
You Are The Prize™
A Studio STAB Production

Hosted by: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson
Guest: Dr. Mark Tanabe
Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson
Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect
Original Music by: Scott Martin

© 2026 Studio STAB. All Rights Reserved. YOU ARE THE PRIZE™ is a trademark of Studio STAB. Unauthorized use prohibited.

Links
Substack: https://substack.com/@youaretheprize
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youaretheprize_pod/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youaretheprizepod
Website: https://www.youaretheprizepod.com
Work with us: https://www.studio-stab.com/
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1h 14min
April 23, 2026 Finding Yourself On The Dance Floor with Luke Nero
What if you found out the opposite of scrolling isn’t productivity, but presence?
This week on You Are The Prize, we’re joined by nightlife impresario Luke Nero, the creative force behind some of the most iconic queer spaces and dance floors in New York and Los Angeles. From running Mr. Black to building STRUT and beyond, Luke knows what it takes to get a room to come alive. We talk about the power of shared movement, the science behind why dancing lifts us out of our heads, and what we lose when we stop gathering in real life. From the evolution of queer nightlife to the simple act of choosing adventure, this conversation is about why we MUST get back into the world together.
You Are The Prize™
A Studio STAB Production

Hosted by: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson
Guest: Luke Nero
Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson
Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect
Original Music by: Scott Martin

© 2026 Studio STAB. All Rights Reserved. YOU ARE THE PRIZE™ is a trademark of Studio STAB. Unauthorized use prohibited.

Links
Substack: https://substack.com/@youaretheprize
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youaretheprize_pod/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youaretheprizepod
Website: https://www.youaretheprizepod.com
Work with us: https://www.studio-stab.com/
Links
Instagram: @lukenero, @mrblack_party
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57min
April 16, 2026 The Grief of Change with Alex & Alexis
The grief of change and why the right decision can still break your heart.
In this solo episode of You Are The Prize, we explore the grief that comes with growth. From friendships to relationships, we talk about what it feels like to move on without making anyone wrong, and why we often rewrite the story to avoid the loss. We also get into the language that shapes our experience, and the in-between moment of change: when you’ve left the old island behind, but the new one isn’t quite in sight yet.
You Are The Prize™
A Studio STAB Production

Hosted by: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson
Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson
Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect
Original Music by: Scott Martin

© 2026 Studio STAB. All Rights Reserved. YOU ARE THE PRIZE™ is a trademark of Studio STAB. Unauthorized use prohibited.

Links
Substack: https://substack.com/@youaretheprize
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youaretheprize_pod/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youaretheprizepod
Website: https://www.youaretheprizepod.com
Work with us: https://www.studio-stab.com/
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55min
April 09, 2026 More Joyful Work with Carl Fudge
On success, creative confidence, and the stories we tell about who we are.
This week, we sit down with Carl Fudge, founder and CEO of Presentation Mode—a narrative strategy and design studio—to unpack the pressure to overachieve, the definitions of success we inherit without questioning, and why so many high performers struggle to see themselves clearly. We talk about what it looks like to build a culture of encouragement, who “gets” to be creative, and why kindness and high performance can and should coexist.
You Are The Prize™
A Studio STAB Production

Hosted by: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson
Guest: Carl Fudge
Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson
Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect
Original Music by: Scott Martin

© 2026 Studio STAB. All Rights Reserved. YOU ARE THE PRIZE™ is a trademark of Studio STAB. Unauthorized use prohibited.

Links
Substack: https://substack.com/@youaretheprize
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youaretheprize_pod/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youaretheprizepod
Website: https://www.youaretheprizepod.com
Work with us: https://www.studio-stab.com/
Guest Links
Website: https://www.presentationmode.co/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-fudge-storytelling/ , https://www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-mode/
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1h 1min
April 02, 2026 Endurance Mindset with Lauren Macrino
A masterclass in evolution, endurance, and becoming more yourself at every turn.
Lauren Macrino is the founder of Musewash and re_grocery, a mom, designer, and competitive cyclist who’s rebuilt her life more than once. In this episode, we talk about the shift from sprinting to endurance, why life’s unexpected pivots become your greatest advantage, and how to build something meaningful without collapsing yourself into a single definition. It’s a conversation about pace, identity, and trusting that forward doesn’t always mean faster.
You Are The Prize™
A Studio STAB Production

Hosted by: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson
Guest: Lauren Macrino
Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson
Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect
Original Music by: Scott Martin

© 2026 Studio STAB. All Rights Reserved. YOU ARE THE PRIZE™ is a trademark of Studio STAB. Unauthorized use prohibited.

Links
Substack: https://substack.com/@youaretheprize
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youaretheprize_pod/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youaretheprizepod
Website: https://www.youaretheprizepod.com
Work with us: https://www.studio-stab.com/
Guest Links
Instagram: @laurenmacrino, @musewash.laundry
Website: https://musewash.com , https://regrocery.co
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FAQs about You Are The Prize:

How many episodes does You Are The Prize have?

The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.