What do you get when you record a podcast in a funeral home with a casket behind you and a guest who's written over 2,000 articles with a cult-favorite book about grief? Apparently… a really good time. In this episode, I sit down with New York Times contributor, trend journalist, and author Alix Strauss to talk about death, loneliness, and why funeral homes might actually be the next great community space. We get into the 20th anniversary reissue of her book “The Joy of Funerals” - discuss what grief really looks like now, and the human (and sometimes hilarious) mess of longing, love, and connection. We also somehow talk about Chef Boyardee, bad shrimp, and one very intense almost-one-day-stand. Come for the dark comedy, stay for the real talk about life, loss, and showing up anyway.

In this episode, I sit down with Francesca Donnellan, Founder of 29 London and Global Talent Network Group - to talk about what it really takes to be an entrepreneur.
From navigating unexpected pivots to building powerful relationships and finding balance in the chaos, Francesca doesn’t hold back. She shares what she’s learned (and unlearned) as she’s built not just one, but two global media brands.
If you’ve ever wondered whether entrepreneurship is for you, or how to stay in it for the long game, this one’s for you.

What would you do if the internet turned against you? For Star Stone, a contestant on a vegan reality competition show, the aftermath of her TV appearance was nothing short of brutal. Relentless online bullying, threats, and targeted harassment forced her to abandon her social media profiles, remove her book from Amazon, and retreat from the public eye for years.
In this raw and deeply personal episode, Star opens up about the emotional toll of being publicly shamed, the hard decision to disappear for her own safety, and how she found the strength to return more purposeful and inspired than ever.
She's now performing in her own live-theater show in the USA and UK. Star has reclaimed her narrative and is shining a light on the impact of digital bullying. Her story is a powerful reminder of the human cost behind viral hate and the resilience it takes to begin again.