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Living The Authentic Life
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Podcast by Living The Authentic Life
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Ep #147 Style That Serves – Inside The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary “Reflections on Style” with Lesha Elsenbrook & Captain Michelle Walker
In this inspiring episode of Living the Authentic Life, we sit down with Lesha Elsenbrook, Chairman of Reflections on Style, and Captain Michelle Walker of The Salvation Army to talk about one of Houston’s most impactful fashion fundraisers. For years, Reflections on Style—hosted by the Salvation...
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Ep #146 From College to Career: Coaching Students Toward Success with Jennifer Koller
This week on Living the Authentic Life, we sit down with Jennifer Koller, an international University Admissions Counselor and Certified Coach helping students discover their purpose and find the right college fit. From Switzerland to the U.S., Jennifer shares insights on studying abroad…
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Ep #145 Power, Purpose & the Purse – With Jayne Johnston
In this episode, we sit down with Jayne Johnston, Vice President of Patient Access at Memorial Hermann and the 2025 Chair of the Women’s Resource Power of the Purse event — a signature fundraiser supporting free financial education and career development programs for women and girls across…
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Ep #144 Leading with Purpose: Risk, Innovation & Philanthropy with Alfred Lindseth
What does it really take to lead through discomfort, transform industries, and leave a lasting impact on your community? In this episode, we sit down with Alfred Lindseth, Principal of CI5O Advisory Services and former Fortune 100 executive, to explore the intersection of leadership, technology,...
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Ep #143 Living the Authentic Life with Memorial Hermann Foundation
In this special live podcast recorded at our Fall Into Fashion charity event, we were honored to welcome Anne Neeson, Executive Vice President & CEO of the Memorial Hermann Foundation, and Caitlin McVey, MBA, RN, CPHQ, CLSSBB, Associate Vice President of the Memorial Hermann Institute for Nursing...
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Ep #142 Living the Authentic Life with Tracy Dieterich
This week, the Contessa sits down with longtime friend and Houston community leader Tracy Dieterich — a philanthropist, activist, husband, and proud girl dad whose world revolves around his family and his passion for giving back. From his roots in a modest household to becoming Senior Vice...
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Ep #141 with Danny Shaftel — Proliven Labs Founder
What does it mean to pursue authenticity in science, wellness, and life? In this episode, Donae sits down with longtime friend and jewelry industry leader Danny Shaftel, whose family founded Shaftel Diamonds in 1978, to talk about his latest venture: Proliven Labs. Born from a frustration with...
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Ep #140 with Anna Reger, Founder & CEO of FlipLok
What does it take to turn hardship into purpose—and purpose into impact? This week on Living the Authentic Life, we sit down with Anna Reger, Founder & CEO of FlipLok, serial entrepreneur, humanitarian, and one of Houston Woman Magazine’s 50 Most Influential Women of 2024. From growing up in a...
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Ep #139 Certified Yoga & Meditation Instructor Sharon Feanny
What does it really mean to age with energy, grace, and confidence? This week on Living the Authentic Life, we welcome Sharon Feanny— a trailblazing yoga teacher, wellness leader, retreat host, and author who has spent more than 30 years transforming the way women approach health, healing, and...
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Ep #138 Fashion, Friendship & Timeless Style with Katherine Le
In this heartfelt and stylish episode, the Contessa sits down with her one of her dearest longtime friends in Houston’s fashion industry, Katherine Le, for a conversation that spans decades of friendship, fashion, and life’s biggest blessings. 💖 Bonded over a love of handbags and high style,...
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Ep #137 Melanie Jarrell of the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Chic Boutique
Step into the world of Chic Boutique, where fashion meets philanthropy in the most stylish way! In this episode, we sit down with Melanie Jarrell, Chic Boutique Gold Chair for the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary "Reflections on Style" event, to discuss the upcoming pop-up shopping experience...
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Ep #136 Style Secrets with Brittany Rose Wetterer of @StyleItWithBrit
Ep. #136: Style Secrets with Brittany Rose Wetterer of @StyleItWithBrit – Closet Must-Haves, Smart Shopping & Game-Changing Fashion Tips! On this episode of Living the Authentic Life, the Contessa sits down with stylist Brittany Rose Wetterer from @StyleItWithBrit to uncover the real secrets to...
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Ep #135 Finding Healing & Purpose Through Yoga with Charla Anderson
Yoga is more than just movement—it’s a path to healing, balance, and spiritual connection. In this episode, we sit down with Charla Anderson, a Lead Yoga Instructor, Yoga Therapist, and Master Trainer, to explore the transformative power of yoga. Charla shares how yoga creates space for deep...
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Ep# 134 Jentry Kelley on Confidence, Cosmetics & Entrepreneurship
What if your makeup routine could give you an instant lift—without a single needle or scalpel? 💄✨ In this episode, we sit down with Jentry Kelley, founder of Jentry Kelley Cosmetics, to talk about her journey from an 14-year-old budding artist to a powerhouse entrepreneur revolutionizing the...
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Ep #133 with @HoustonSuitGuy Steve Springer of BLU Fine Menswear
Men’s style is more than just clothing—it’s confidence, perception, and the ultimate power move. This week, we’re sitting down with Steve Springer, custom menswear expert and founder of BLU Fine Menswear, to dive into the world of tailored suits, luxury fashion, and how the right wardrobe can...
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Ep# 132 with Jewelry Designer Christina Greene McAllen
Episode #132 with Jewelry Designer Christina Greene McAllen This week on Living the Authentic Life, we sit down with Christina Greene McAllen, the powerhouse behind Christina Greene Jewelry—the brand known for its stunning turquoise and gold designs that blend Western charm with timeless…
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Ep# 131 The Art of Connection with Jeannie & Rob Chandler
Ep# 131 The Art of Connection with Jeannie & Rob Chandler of Chandler Art Gallery 🎨 For Jeannie and Rob Chandler, art is more than something you hang on a wall—it’s a passion, a conversation, and a bridge between artists and collectors. As longtime art enthusiasts turned gallery owners, the...
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Ep# 130 Whitney Kuhn Lawson
Episode #130: Taking the Leap: PR, Philanthropy & Power Moves with Whitney Kuhn Lawson In this episode of Living the Authentic Life, the Contessa sits down with PR powerhouse Whitney Kuhn Lawson, founder of Whitney Kuhn Lawson Public Relations. From working in the high-stakes world of network…
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Ep# 129 Sachin Ahluwalia
Join us for Episode 129 of Living the Authentic Life: A Conversation with Sachin Ahluwalia, Co-Creator of Sachin & Babi. This week we take you on a fashion journey through time talking with Sachin, the creative mind behind the brand Sachin & Babi. We discussed how the brand challenges traditional...
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Ep# 128 Scarlett James
In Episode 128 of the Living the Authentic Life Podcast, we welcome a truly extraordinary guest: Scarlett James, my Godchild and co-founder of The Scarlett Fund at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center(MSK). In 2014, at just 6 years old, Scarlett was diagnosed with stage 4 T-cell lymphoma and...
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Ep# 127 Kim Martin and Catharine Faulconer
This Week on Living the Authentic Life Podcast: Dive into the world of clean-crafted spirits with Queen Bee Distillery’s powerhouse co-owners, Kim Martin and Catharine Faulconer! 🐝✨ These lifelong friends, and now business partners, grew up together in Tyler, TX and are redefining southern style...
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Ep# 126 Paul-David Van Atta
In this episode, we welcome the vivacious Paul-David Van Atta, a name synonymous with high-end events and heartfelt philanthropy. With a career spanning over thirty years, Paul-David has raised millions for charitable causes, bringing people together for a greater purpose. Paul-David shares the...
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Ep# 125 Julie Lauren
In this inspiring episode of the Living the Authentic Life Podcast, we sit down with writer and podcast strategist Julie Lauren, the creative force behind the movement #nofilter , now evolved into #unscripted . Join us as Julie shares her journey of using writing as a tool for authenticity and...
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Ep# 124 with Houston Stylist Ellecia Knolle
Join us as we host Houston Stylist Ellecia Knolle who believes you can look like a million dollars without spending it. When asked to explain what she does, Ellecia said she feels like she is a ”puzzle solver”. She goes into people's closets and solves puzzles by putting things together in a new...
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Ep# 123 Houston’s Lifestyle Guru, Mason Clark Sadeghi
Mason Clark Sadeghi is the owner of the oh-so-chic cocktail bar, Clarkwood. Nestled in the heart of Houston, this cozy spot invites you to indulge in a taste of Mason's divine style. With sultry lighting and an unbeatable playlist, Clarkwood is where you feel seen and guaranteed an unforgettable...
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Ep# 122 Monica Fulton
We are excited to reunite with Houston culture shifter and former podcast guest Monica Fulton. "You can't save everyone but you can save one" is a quote that embodies the powerful force that is Monica. This inspiring woman is tirelessly moving forward to make changes in the community one person…
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Ep#121 Lawyer Extraordinaire Jessica Rossman & Hope Biosciences Research Foundation CEO Donna Chang
If you care about your health and the health of those around you, you will want to find the time to listen to our life changing podcast with lawyer extraordinaire Jessica Rossman and dedicated Hope Biosciences Research Foundation CEO Donna Chang. I have shared that our daughter Bella has...
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Ep# 120 Operation Smile Houston Gala Co-Chairs Sneha Merchant and Stacey Lindseth
We are thrilled to kick off our fall podcast series with special guests and friends @OperationSmileHouston co-chair @aalsadd & @SnehaMerchant, co-chair of the annual @OperationSmileHouston Gala since 2016, raising more than 2 million dollars, for cleft lip and pallet surgery. Join us as we talk...
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Ep# 119 with Natalie Steen, Founder of The Nat Note
Natalie Steen is the founder of the ultra stylish fashion newsletter The Nat Note. As a former lawyer with a good creative bug and a bad online shopping habit, she was able to take a passion for fashion and shopping and turn a project into a full-time career. Join us as Nat shares her journey…
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Ep# 118 Stylist Paulina Padilla
If you ever struggle deciding what to pack for a trip—this podcast is for you. Join us as we dive into vacation style with stylist Paulina Padilla. We talk packing strategies for adventures from the mountains to beaches to big cities to Europe. We share a love for a great blazer, starting with…
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Ep #117 Artist Elizabeth Waggett & Fashion Designer Max Trowbridge
We are thrilled to have two talented transcontinental women on the podcast this week: renowned artist Elizabeth Waggett and fashion designer Max Trowbridge. Max Trowbridge shares her story from beginning her career as a fashion designer in London to launching the conscious woman's ready-to-wear...
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Ep# 116 Live from the Monaco Legends Watch Auction: Rob Chramosta with Monaco Legend Group
Rob Chramosta films on location at the Monaco Legends Watch Auctions in Monte Carlo, Monaco with Davide Parmegiani and Adam Victor of Monaco Legend Group. First he is joined by Davide Parmegiani, chairman of Monaco Legend Group, one of the watch industry’s most prominent experts and dealers. They...
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Ep #115 Courtney Zavala - Creator of “The Courtney Mask”
Our Special guest is Courtney Zavala- beloved Houston media star and skin care creator of “The Courtney Mask” This week we sat down and talked about the newest chapter of Courtney's life which may very well be her best yet. She shares intimate stories of her journey from TV reporter to morning…
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Ep #114 - Varda Fields
Varda Fields is a fashionable yet complex woman with a purpose who is head of special projects and development at Rosewood Funeral Home in Houston, TX. The fashionably international Varda Fields is a woman who has worn many hats throughout her life. From her position in the Air Force to...
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Ep #113 Miami Beach Antique Show
Join Rob & Donae with special guests, as they take you on a fascinating journey of luxury live from the Miami Beach Antique Show. It's a must see for anyone serious about buying and selling preowned luxury collectors pieces. The magnitude of brands including Rolex, Cartier, Patek Philippe…
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Ep #112 Hilary Magner, Co-Owner of Squash Blossom
Hilary Magner, Co-Owner of Squash Blossom, Vail's Prominent Jewelry Store since 1973 is this week's podcast guest is former Houstonian turned Vail-local, Hilary Magner, co-owner of Vail’s 50 plus year old Squash Blossom jewelry store. Many people dream of leaving the big city to raise a family in…
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Ep #111 Gracie Cavnar, Writer, Philanthropist, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Recipe for Success
Gracie Cavnar is a go-getter who is changing the way Houston’s children eat their food. Instead of focusing on a problem, Gracie brainstorms solutions and works tirelessly to create radical change, which is why we call her the original disruptor. In 2005, she and her husband Bob Cavnar founded…
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Ep #110 Tamara Klosz Bonar, Model, Stylist, & Fashion Runway Producer
This week’s Living the Authentic Life podcast guest is the impeccable model, stylist, fashion runway producer behind Houston’s most memorable fashion show moments, Tamara Klosz Bonar. 2024 marks the 20th anniversary celebration of her and her partner, Lenny Matuszewski’s collaboration with the...
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Ep #109 Amir Taghi, Luxury Fashion Designer
Amir Taghi is a Texas born, New York based, women's luxury clothing designer. Amir's work and tenacity speaks for itself—the native Houstonian showed a collection at New York Fashion Week and graced the pages of Vogue—all before he graduated high school. Over the past decade Amir's designs and...
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Ep #108 Valerie Dittner, Fashion Stylist
Vibrant wardrobe stylist Valerie Dittner joins us as this week's podcast guest, sharing her love of preowned, vintage, sustainable fashion. She and I launched our fashion careers at similar times and have grown our businesses in parallel ways through a combination of shared passions and...
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Ep #107 Dr. Viviana Coles, Relationship & Sex Therapist and Licensed Psychotherapist
Our first episode of 2024 is with the world-renowned Dr. Viviana Coles, Relationship & Sex Therapist and Licensed Psychotherapist. Dr. Viviana was featured as an expert on seasons 9-14 of hit show “Married at First Sight” and is currently Fox Houston’s Intimacy Expert. Bringing her incredible...
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Ep #106 Claudine Boutros, Image consultant & Style Influencer
Our Special guest today is Claudine Boutros who is a former image consultant to the stars and an influencer stylist before they even existed. As one of Donae's most cherished mentors, Claudine gives us her tools for living your best life and coming alive. Join us as we talk about our greatest…
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Ep #105 Marcela White, Owner of Tavaero Jet Charter
We discuss our shared loves of travel, food and shopping around the world with Marcela White, owner of Tavaero Jet Charter. Marcela started in the charter business in 1986 where she went on to earn her private pilot license in order to understand the unique insight to working with pilots. She...
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Ep #104 Matthew Massey, Founder and Owner of Champagne Madame Zéro
Matthew Massey is the Founder and Owner of Champagne Madame Zéro, "Good days or bad days, should always be finished with a glass of champagne in hand." Matthew Massey is the first Texan, never mind Houstonian, to launch a for-real French champagne brand of his own…and he did it in his 30’s! The...
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Ep #103 Vaughan Gilmore, Chief Clinical Officer of Santa Maria Hostel
Our Special Guest is mental health expert Vaughan Gilmore, We shine a spotlight on suicide as a public health issue and work to ensure that people have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention & seek treatment when needed. After suffering the tremendous loss of a vibrant,...
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Ep #102 Fashion Blogger Beth Muecke
Beth Muecke has been a Houston Ballet board member for 23 years, she took her passion as a dancer and translated into fundraising as Chair of the Ballet Ball and an active Capital Campaign Committee member. Beth shares her journey from being a ballerina to raising children to becoming an empty...
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Ep #101 Meteorologist Chita Craft
We sit down with Houston's favorite meteorologist, Chita Craft. Chita—pronounced Cheetah—is a family name. In fact, there are five generations of mother-daughter Chita’s in her family, including her daughter, who is also a "Chita." Chita shares her journey being born in Knoxville, TN to growing…
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Ep #100 Stephanie Tsuru and Rachel Regan with SheSpace
We are live at SheSpace in Houston Texas (@shespacehtx) to celebrate our 100th recording!! We're joined by special guests Stephanie Tsuru and Rachel Regan who share their insights from the 2023 Forbes Women's Summit in NYC. We reminisce and share stories from the incredibly powerful speakers...
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Ep #99 UNICEF with Amy Pierce and Dr. Sippi Khurana
This week we present a live podcast fireside chat with special guests Amy Pierce and Dr. Sippi Khurana at Turners. As pillars of our community, giving daily, and actively “living the authentic life”, these two women have chosen UNICEF as one of the primary charitable organization. Join us as we...
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Ep #98 Entrepreneur, Writer, and Influencer Mely Cruz
Special Guest Mely Cruz is @allthingsmely…an entrepreneur, writer, content creator, influencer, model, philanthropist, breast cancer advocate, mom, wife and heartfelt friend. Mely shares her courageous journey as an immigrant leaving her business, family and comforts of her home country to build…
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