Episode 124: Youssra Nichane
Learn how Youssra Nichane launched her jewelry brand during COVID and what inspired her entrepreneurial journey. Perfect for aspiring creators
Episode 108: Kevin Robert Frost And A Career Dedicated To Making A Global Impact On HIV/AIDS
In this episode, Kevin Robert Frost talks about his journey: from his early career of pursuing an opera career, to his transition from the arts to public health, working in NYC hospitals doing HIV/AIDS research, and ultimately becoming the CEO of amfAR.
Episode 107: Navigating Faith and Doubt with Kendall Mariah
In the latest episode, Kendall Mariah opens up about her new book “This Little Fire Of Mine” set to launch on February 16th. She also dives into her experiences as a military wife and adoptive mom, as well her journey of faith amidst societal challenges.
✨ "Your struggles can lead to a deeper faith, says Kendall!"
Episode 99: Hunter Clowdus-From Hollywood to the US Army
Joining the Army was a decision for Hunter Clowdus to challenge himself and grow as a leader.
Episode 95: Josie Santi ‘Your Body Is Not A Machine, It’s A Living Breathing Organism’
Josie Santi is the Senior Wellness Editor for The Everygirl, and she’s also a certified Holistic Health Coach. In this episode we talk about body image for young girls and why it’s important, how to handle health and wellness trends, and the importance of taking things slow for the body and mind.
Episode 94- Caroline Stanbury: ‘You Have to Have That Entrepreneurial Get Up and Go’
In this conversation, the incredible, direct, and giving entrepreneur and Bravo reality star, Caroline Stanbury joins Allyson Portee to share the importance of resilience and hard work in life and business.
Episode 92- Breaking Stigmas: Polina Mikhailova Talks The Mission Behind Founding 11:11 Luck
In this conversation, Polina Mikhailova shares her inspiring journey from being in the world of sports to founding 11:11 Luck, a fashion platform focused on mental health awareness.
Podcast Episode 87: Eva Cavalli: The Secret Behind The Roberto Cavalli Brand’s Success In The Early Years
In this engaging conversation, Eva Cavalli shares her journey from being first runner-up in the 1977 Miss Universe pageant to a key figure in the fashion industry, particularly with the Roberto Cavalli brand.
Episode 86: Navigating Dry Seasons: Finding Hope in the Wilderness
In this conversation, KB and Ally discuss the challenges of navigating dry seasons and wilderness experiences in life, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a strong relationship with God.
Episode 78: Kristin Pollock On Raising the Bar in Modern Dating
In this engaging conversation, Ally and Kitty discuss the challenges of dating in 2025, emphasizing how the bar has been set low due to societal changes, particularly the influence of social media.
Episode 73: Alison Rehill-Erguven the CEO of Cenomi Centers, the Largest Real Estate Mall Developer In Saudi Arabia
Alison Rehill-Erguven CEO of Cenomi Centers. What Emaar is to Dubai, what Westfield is to London, or Simon Property Group is to the US, Cenomi Centers is to Saudi Arabia. Her role is to bring strategic growth and transformation to Cenomi Centers' portfolio, which reaches over 80% of the Saudi population. Alison is leading the way for malls to be more than just malls in the kingdom, to be called “contemporary lifestyle centers” rather than malls with refined dining, better building materials used, a higher spec on design, internationally IP led entertainment, VIP lounges, personal shopping, and valet drop offs. To do this, she oversees development, operations, marketing, and asset management functions.
Episode 70: Sebastian Norena Opens Up About His Journey In Creating Impactful Luxury Experiences That Resonate
Sebastian Norena is a hospitality executive, and his body of work includes experience in both major cities and international markets to generate successful and impactful brand messaging and revenue, that drive initiatives for his portfolio of clients.
Episode 67: Alessandro Sugar and Andrea Fabrizii On Bringing Italian and French Composed Works of Art Alive In Hollywood Films
During this year’s Cannes Film Festival, I met Alessandro Sugar and Andrea Fabrizii- as well as Alessandro’s siblings. Both Alessandro and Andrea are part of CAM Sugar, a catalogue that represents Italian and French soundtracks, with over 2,000 original scores.
Episode 63: Tessy Antony de Nassau- Veteran, Mother, Former Princess, and Business Woman
Tessy Antony de Nassau is a Wife, Mother, Social Entrepreneur, Business Woman, Philanthropist, Military Veteran, Public Speaker, Activist, and Co-Founder of a fashion brand.
Episode 62: Rebecca George- Knowing You’re Not Too Late In A Hurry-Up World
Rebecca is the founder of Radical Radiance® - a podcast community where listeners are equipped to blend what they love with Jesus, who makes them shine. The episode centers around her new book “It’s Not Too Late,” where she unpacks how to deal with the experience of longing, whether that be for a spouse or a child, for a healing in a broken relationship, or for a clearer direction in our calling. Because of this waiting, we can fall into resentment about what we lack—or we can see our unmet desires as an invitation to draw closer to a trustworthy God.
Episode 60: Nelson L. Schuman- From Banking to Inner Healing Ministry
Nelson L. Schuman is an author, teacher, speaker, and founder and president of Restored To Freedom located near Dallas, TX. Before he does what, he does now, Nelson was successful in the banking world. But through family challenges, God guided him into full time ministry: helping people get free from soul wounds. Nelson’s focus is the restoration of lives and marriages, specifically helping people get healed from their past soul wounds and delivered from demonic strongholds. In this episode we talk about his calling and journey into inner healing, what inner healing is, how one can hear from God, and much more.
Episode 58: Sara Murad- A Network Media Presenter and Perfumer
Since 2013, Sara Murad has been a media presenter in the Middle East. She’s a Senior TV Presenter on MBC 1 and a founder of her own fragrance brand, By Sara Murad. In this episode we talk about her country of Saudi Arabia’s bourgeoning growth, her work in media, her fragrance brand, and she gives advice to women about discerning the right man.
Episode 55: Mary Marantz- Author, Speaker, Podcaster Talks Her Book “Underestimated”
Mary Marantz is the bestselling author of Dirt and Underestimated, as well as the host of the popular podcast The Mary Marantz Show. In this episode we talk about Underestimated, and dive into topics around the book. Listen as Mary unpacks themes of what it means to be crippled by fear, but when we overcome, we are often underestimated by those around us.
Episode 54: May El Khalil- The Woman That Brought A National Marathon To Beirut
May El Khalil is the Founder and President of the Beirut Marathon Association. The Beirut Marathon Association oversees the annual Beirut International Marathon, a race and social movement that has been held every autumn since 2003, and has attracted tens of thousands from over a hundred countries.
Episode 53: Deb Sofield- Keynote speaker, Author, Speech & Media Coach, and Crisis Communications Trainer
Deb Sofield is a global Communications Consultant, a Keynote Speaker, a former Radio Talk Show Host, a Podcaster, and President of her own Executive Speech Coaching Co. She’s skilled in training people for success in: speaking, crisis communications, presentation, media, and message development. In this episode we talk about her Lebanese roots, what makes for a good speech, she touches on the US president whose speaking style she admires most, and what doesn’t make for a good speech.