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this one is different.

i took my voice notes on a walk at night with my dogs and just… talked. no outline, no plan: just where i’m at right now.

it’s vulnerable. it’s messy. it’s honest.

i’m not doing great, if i’m being real. but i also know i’m going to be okay. and this is what it sounds like to be in the middle of that.

if you’ve ever felt lost, overwhelmed, or like you’re figuring it out as you go, this one’s for you.

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in this bonus episode of 15 years in LA, i get real about rejection. the kind that comes from auditions, jobs, crushes, creative projects, improv teams, career paths, and all the dreams we chase in this city. after facing some recent “no’s,” i sit down to unpack the emotional rollercoaster of rejection and why it can hit so hard when you care deeply about something.

i also pull a few tarot cards in a mini self-reading to find a little clarity, acceptance, and perspective in the midst of it all. along the way, i explore a bigger idea: how we’re often conditioned to expect rejection far more than we’re conditioned to accept success. what happens when we start questioning that narrative?

part reflection, part tarot moment, and part pep talk for anyone who’s ever put their heart on the line and heard “not this time.” ✨

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In this episode, we talk about Lexie’s life before Los Angeles, growing up in Boca Raton, Florida and what led her to make the move out west. We get into what those first few years in LA were really like, navigating the chaos of the city, figuring things out as you go, and what it means to build a life here from scratch. We also talk about the LA fires and how moments like that shape the experience of living in this city and the communities within it. Toward the end we start to dip our toes into Lexie’s improv world, but don’t worry, we really get into all things improv in Part 2.

If you liked what you heard, make sure to subscribe to 15 Years in LA wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss Part 2 when it drops. In the meantime, go check out some of our other episodes, and if you’re enjoying the show please subscribe, rate, and review the pod, it really helps us grow.

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xoxo, babes. this episode? zero edits. zero pretending. just me, the mic, and the truth.

today i’m spilling the real tea on where i’m at right now: acting, improv, tarot, identity, confidence, doubt, and what it actually feels like trying to build a creative life in los angeles without losing your soul. it’s vulnerable. it’s uncomfortable. it’s honest in a way i usually don’t let myself be.

and yes… we’re talking about dating in LA. the fuckboys. the ego men. the ones who say they want a creative outlet but are doing absolutely nothing to fulfill it. the emotionally unavailable. the “i’m working on myself” men who are actually just avoiding accountability. the smallest men to have ever lived!!!

if you’re tired of men who talk big, do nothing, and drain your energy while calling it “a phase” — this one’s for you. if you’ve ever felt burnt out, disillusioned, hopeful, jaded, soft, angry, and still open.... this one’s for you.

no glam. no spin. just the truth. listen if you want the real version, not the highlight reel.

xoxo 💋

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Kicking off the first episode of 2026, I sit down with my dear friend Laura Raczka for a long overdue catch-up. We talk about how we first met, her nearly 20-year journey living and working in Los Angeles, and the realities of building a creative life in the entertainment industry. Laura shares insights into her career specializing in makeup across print, fashion shoots, modeling, music videos, film, and television along with her work in special FX makeup for horror projects and the highs, lows, and behind-the-scenes moments that come with the industry.

At the time of recording, Laura was in the middle of getting ready and packing for Paris Fashion Week, sharing her excitement about what she was looking forward to and the journey ahead, including her upcoming travel to the Sahara Desert. Since recording and releasing this episode, she’s returned from both Paris and the Sahara and had an incredible experience, which we’ll be recapping in a future episode.

We also bond over our shared love of surfing, the Venice lifestyle, and what it means to stay grounded while navigating a constantly evolving city. A relaxed, honest conversation about growth, resilience, creativity, and catching up with a dear friend.

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In this episode of 15 Years in LA, Sam Adler (@_sadl3r) welcomes writer, actor, and comedian Sean Leviashvili (@seanslostit) for an open and heartfelt conversation about identity, confidence, and connection. Sean shares his experience living between Los Angeles and New York, navigating dating on both coasts, and embracing life with cerebral palsy while celebrating self-acceptance and authenticity.

They explore how community and creativity sustained LA through the pandemic and the strikes, and how Sean’s journey mirrors the empowerment behind Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way.”

🎧 Listen and stream 15 Years in LA on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Buzzsprout. Follow @15.years.in.LA.Pod and @_sadl3r, and be sure to like, share, subscribe, and comment to help the pod reach more listeners! 💫

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⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions around mental health, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and eating disorders. Please take care of yourself and listen only if and when you feel ready.

In this bonus episode, I open up about my personal journey with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and my eating disorder: what it’s looked like, how it’s evolved, and how it still impacts me today. This is one of the most vulnerable conversations I’ve had on 15 Years in LA, but it felt important to share what’s really been going on behind the scenes.

I also talk about what it means to “show up”, creatively, socially, emotionally when you’re struggling. It’s not always easy, and it doesn’t always look the way people think it does.

If this episode resonates with you, or if you’d like to hear more mental health–focused episodes, I’d love to know. Send a message or comment on Instagram. Your stories matter, too. 💛

🌀 Listen & stream 15 Years in LA on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Buzzsprout 📲 Follow for updates: Podcast — ⁠@15.years.in.LA.Pod⁠ Host — ⁠@_sadl3r⁠

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I sit down with writer and producer Jon Zuber, who I first met on my debut feature film Killer Holiday. Jon shares stories from his 40+ year career in film & TV, his time living and working in Santa Barbara, and the making of his Emmy-winning documentary Stories in Time: Santa Barbara. Now based in Palo Alto, Jon reflects on balancing family life with creative work, the evolving entertainment landscape, and how to keep finding inspiration over the long haul.

Highlights:

• How Killer Holiday brought us together 🎬
• Lessons from 40+ years in entertainment
• The story behind his Emmy-winning Santa Barbara doc 🏆
• Moving to Palo Alto & pursuing new creative projects
• Reflections on staying inspired + collaborative in LA & beyond

✨ Listen to 15 Years in LA on Spotify and Apple Podcasts📲 Follow us on IG: @15.years.in.LA.pod💌 Submit questions or pitch yourself as a guest: ⁠15yearsinLApod@gmail.com⁠

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