The LIVELY Podcast: No Makeup Needed

Cyndi Ramirez is a founder, entrepreneur, dog mom, maker, brander, creator. As a Queens native, Ramirez grew up as a child actor and model finding herself acting in scenes with the likes of Lady Gaga on The Sopranos. After living the fast life as a 17 year old promoter and waitress, she realized that the nightlife scene and even acting was not her calling. After a bit of trial and error, Ramirez has become of the founder of Taste The Style, Chillhouse, and the face of some of our fave brands.

We’ll also hear from LIVELY Ambassador Alexandra Amarotico, Author of The Secret Joy of Hygge. Alex’s YOLO moment inspires us to grab onto opportunity and put everything we have into making a dream a reality. Her moment began with getting the opportunity to write her own book. Outside of work, she spent every bit of her time writing and rarely saw friends until it was finished. She says her next YOLO moment will be traveling again.

Cyndi’s LIVELY Spotlight: Megan & Lindsey, Founders of Moxxie Made

Michelle’s LIVELY Spotlight: Shannon Siriano, founder of Rebelle Con

You can follow Cyndi on Instagram @cyndiramirez and @chillhouse @thechilltimes

The LIVELY Podcast is hosted by its CEO & Founder Michelle Cordeiro Grant.

Produced by @ArcCreativePod, with @RoseEReid and Sabine Jansen.

Special thanks to our LIVELY team and @alialquiza.

If you liked this episode, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and be sure to tell a friend about it! We love this community and want to make we reach as many friends as possible :) For the up-to-the-minute scoop, follow us on Instagram @wearlively

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Phoebe Robinson knows all about “the glow up” and what it means to bring other women with her. As a writer, performer, comedian, author, and podcaster, she has spoken up for those without a platform, shed light on today’s most crucial topics, and hustled hard for every YOLO moment that made her who she is today. Along with making us all fall in love with her on the iconic podcast Two Dope Queens, her podcast Sooo Many White Guys, movie What Men Want, and now new book, “Everything Is Trash, But It’s Okay”, Phoebe has been able to keep it all in perspective and even now, paves the way for others who want to follow her.

We’ll also hear from LIVELY ambassador and Alexa Curtis, the CEO of Life Unfiltered by Alexa, a lifestyle site for teens on social media and mental health. After being bullied in her youth, she fearlessly launch her own fashion blog at 12 years old, which turned into a podcast, site, and even a show on Radio Disney called “Fearless Everyday.” She now is an encouraging voice for the teen generation globally on self-love, being fearless, and handling social media in a healthy way.

Phoebe’s shout out - Make up artist Delina Medhin

Michelle’s shout out - Novella, Abby Adesanya

You can follow Phoebe on Instagram and Twitter, @dopequeenpheebs

The LIVELY Podcast is hosted by its CEO & Founder Michelle Cordeiro Grant.Produced by @ArcCreativePod with @RoseEReid and Sabine Jansen.Special thanks to our LIVELY team and @alialquiza.

If you liked this episode, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and be sure to tell a friend about it! We love this community and want to make we reach as many friends as possible :) For the up-to-the-minute scoop, follow us on Instagram @wearlively.

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Noura Sakkijha is gold baby, solid gold. As Co-Founder and CEO of Mejuri, the brand that encourages and empowers women to “buy yourself the damn diamond,” Noura also balances motherhood, running a business with her husband, and more. In this ep, we dive in on where Noura started her career journey (which was anything but linear), the learnings along the way, and how she is truly disrupting an industry that once catered to men buying jewelry for their significant other.

Noura offers incredibly thoughtful insights around channeling the courage to start something of your own, and embracing the inevitable mistakes along the way as learning opportunities. Listen in to be truly inspired by the woman heading up one of the best fine jewelry brands on Instagram.

We’ll also hear from LIVELY Ambassador Hayden Gibbs, who is the Founder of The New Principle, a brand making skincare, accessories and home goods. Listen in to hear the challenges she faced building the business off the salary of an entry level job and worrying about when she’d have the time to make her products.

Noura’s LIVELY Spotlight: Claude Home

Michelle’s LIVELY Spotlight: Omsom

You can follow Noura on Instagram @NouraSakkijha and @Mejuri

The LIVELY Podcast is hosted by its CEO & Founder Michelle Cordeiro Grant.

Produced by Ali Alquiza and edited by Amanda Kay Wang.

Special thanks to our LIVELY team.

If you liked this episode, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and be sure to tell a friend about it! We love this community and want to make sure we reach as many friends as possible :) For the up-to-the-minute scoop, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @wearlively

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Georgina Gooley is an entrepreneur, creative, and co-founder of shaving disruptor, Billie. After quitting her full-time job and raising $100k at an accelerator, Gooley & fellow co-founder launched Billie in November 2017. A little over 1 year later, Gooley is a business owner with 14 employees, and is disrupting the shaving industry by putting women first, defying the “pink tax,” and making shaving a routine that’s more delightful and affordable.

We’ll also hear from LIVELY Ambassador Bianca Caampued, who is the co-founder of Small Girls PR. Her first YOLO moment was crashing her now business partner's birthday party and working on a business plan with her the next week. 8 years later, Small Girls is now a team of 50 with offices in New York and LA. Her latest YOLO moment was moving from New York to Tulsa, Oklahoma to broaden her business and continue her entrepreneurial goals.

Georgina’s LIVELY Spotlight: All women who have strong careers, but are super devoted to their families.

Michelle’s LIVELY Spotlight: Jackie Stauffer, Founder of Recess.

You can follow Georgina on Instagram @georgiegooley and @billie

The LIVELY Podcast is hosted by its CEO & Founder Michelle Cordeiro Grant.

Produced by @ArcCreativePod with @RoseEReid and Sabine Jansen.

Special thanks to our LIVELY team and Ali Alquiza.

If you liked this episode, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and be sure to tell a friend about it! We love this community and want to make we reach as many friends as possible :)

For the up-to-the-minute scoop, follow us on Instagram @wearlively

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Aside from being the founder and CEO of Create & Cultivate, Jaclyn Johnson is an entrepreneur, founder, podcaster, author of her new book called “Work Party” and was named a Forbes 30 under 30. After moving to LA and being laid off 3 months later, Johnson’s entrepreneurial journey began as a freelancer, which became an agency, and ultimately, her first company. Now as a seasoned business owner, Johnson has created a nationwide community and collective of career driven females who include the likes of Issa Rae, Chrissy Teigen, and Kim Kardashian.

We’ll also hear from LIVELY Ambassador Aija Mayrock, who is a writer, international bestselling actor, and activist. Aija’s superpower is her determination and drive. Her YOLO moment was self publishing her own her own book about how to survive bullying and avoiding suicide after being bullied for 8 years. Now she inspires young people all over the world to persevere through oppression and rise above.

Jaclyn’s LIVELY Spotlight: Maxie McCoy, Author of You're Not Lost and Katie Sturino, Founder of 12ish Style and Megababe

Michelle’s LIVELY Spotlight: Caroline Pinal, LIVELY Ambassador and co-founder of Give Back Homes and Min Santandrea, Founder of SantM

You can follow Jaclyn on Instagram @jaclynrjohnson and @createandcultivate

The LIVELY Podcast is hosted by its CEO & Founder Michelle Cordeiro Grant.Produced by @ArcCreativePod with @RoseEReid and Sabine Jansen.Special thanks to our LIVELY team and Ali Alquiza @alialquiza.

If you liked this episode, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and be sure to tell a friend about it! We love this community and want to make we reach as many friends as possible :) For the up-to-the-minute scoop, follow us on Instagram @wearlively

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