The Girl Crush Podcast with Donna Pecci

Today my guest is Ami Angelowicz, an award winning writer, actress, producer, digital marketer, entrepreneur, and author of Laid Off Life, an insightful, relatable, hilarious newsletter that began as a cathartic way of finding her next move after an unexpected lay off. Ami is now the founder of Align Digital and Social, a thriving content strategy company. On today’s episode we delve into the necessity and struggles of self-promotion, how to let your creativity flourish, the many roads that lead to entrepreneurship, how to sell a movie script and so much more. To find out more about Align Digital + Social https://www.alignsocialmedia.com/ To subscribe to Ami's newsletter https://laidofflife.substack.com/ For more about The Girl Crush Podcast follow us on Instagram and TikTok @girl_crush_podcast  

The Wolf of Wallstreet was a blockbuster film staring Leonardo DiCaprio and directed by Martin Scorsese. It told the real life story of Jordan Belfort, stockbroker, business man and eventually financial criminal. A relatively unknown, Margot Robbie portrayed Jordan's wife Nadine. Today, Dr. Nadine Macaluso, or Dr Nae, is an accomplished PHD and the author of the book Run like Hell, a Therapists Guide to Recognizing, Escaping and Healing from Trauma Bonds. On this episode, Dr Nae tells me what it was really like being married to the Wolf and how she turned her traumatic experiences into a career of helping others. Our discussion touches on narcissists, pathological lovers and trauma bonds (all covered in depth in her book) as well as, the real life examples we are seeing play out in the media today like Harvey Weinstein, Jeffery Epstein and Diddy. You can find Dr Nae's book and more information on her work at www.drnae.com You can follow her on Instagram ‪@TheRealDrNadine For more information on The Girl Crush Podcast please visit www.thegirlcrushpodcast.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok ‪@Girl_Crush_Podcast Thank you for listening and please give me your feedback!

On this episode Lijana Wallenda of The Flying Wallenda's tells me what it was like to be raised in one of the most famous families in Circus history. She tells the story of her devastating, nearly fatal accident and how she found the strength to get back on that high wire and remember what she was born to do. Lijana's story is one of strength and resilience and I'm so grateful she shared it with me! For more information on Lijana see the links below. www.thehighwireproject.com Instagram @lijanawallenda Follow The Girl Crush Podcast at www.thegirlcrushpodcast.com Instagram and TikTok  @Girl_Crush_Podcast 

Lizzi Cutler is a transformation coach who uses energy healing, guided visualization and emotional clearing to empower her clients to reach their full potential. Lizzi has recently added Past Life Quantum Healing to her practice. In this episode we get into what PLQH is, how it works, how it heals, who should try it, and my own experience with this wild new modality. You can find more information on Lizzi and PLQH at www.lizzicutler.com @lizzicutler on Instagram and Facebook Please let us know what you thought about this episode by leaving your feedback in the comments and make sure you hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode. For more information on The Girl Crush Podcast including upcoming guests and topics, find us at www.thegirlcrushpodcast.com Instagram & TikTok @girl_crush_podcast

Caryn Johnson is the Co-Founder and CEO of the innovative hormone supplement line Bond. On this episode we discuss her amazing career including her role at Chief Marketing Officer at Vital Proteins and the personal struggle with autoimmune infertility that impelled her to create Bond. We also discuss hormone health, surrogacy, menopause and being your own health advocate. Caryn's story is both heartbreaking and inspiring and I am so grateful she shared it with us. For more information on Caryn and Bond see the links below. www.bond.life Instagram - @_bondlife And follow The Girl Crush Podcast for more information on upcoming topics and guests! www.thegirlcrushpodcast.com Instagram & TikTok @girl_crush_podcast

Susan Parsons is the CEO of Parson's Consulting, specializing in Executive Coaching and Team Facilitation. On this episode we explore the fascinating methods she uses in her practice on and the theories behind them. She breaks down topics like Elevated Communication and the Polyvagal Theory into relatable and usable techniques for everyday life. Susan works with individuals and teams, from start-ups to Fortune 50. She transforms chaos and confusion into clarity and action. I absolutely geeked out over this conversation and I think you will too! Follow Susan @susankrothman

Join this conversation with two goddesses of the beauty industry, Alex Brown and Demi Passaris. These women have been instrumental in building community, instead of competition in the hair/beauty industry of Chicago. We discuss how they got their starts, the whys and hows of empowering other women in their field, how being a new moms changes your outlook and the changes they are implementing at their salons to disrupt the industry! Alex Brown has had the opportunity to work with numerous highly influential men and women such as Kendall Jenner, Khloe Kardashian, Hailey and Justin Bieber, Olivia Culpo and many more! Alex has her own studio in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood in addition to Space by Alex Brown, a high end, boutique experience that allows industry artists to manage their own businesses. She continues to travel the world doing hair for weddings, events and Fashion Week in NY & Paris. Follow Alex - @alexbrownhair @spacebyalexbrown Demi Passaris is a master colorist who has traveled the country gaining experience and studying new techniques for over 15 years. She was part of the opening team at Spoke & Weal Chicago, a salon known for it's unique, creative and collaborative vibe. Follow Demi - @donebydemi

Amy Nadine is a celebrity make-up artist whose work you can see on Susan Sarandon, Lauren Conrad, Rachel Bilson, Emmy Rossum, Krysten Ritter, Anna Paquin, Ashley Benson, George Clooney, Patrick Dempsey, Paul McCartney and many more! In addition to stories about her amazing celebrity and fashion career, Amy shares her struggles with infertility, her amazing journey through adoption and conquering the challenge of going back to school in her 40's to become a nurse & aesthetic injector. Join me on this episode and get to know the warm, funny, beautiful soul that is Amy Nadine.  To learn more about Amy follow @amynadinebeauty & www.amynadine.com

She locked down JLo as her first celebrity placement and built her own thriving PR firm but Fallon Ryan of FPR is just getting started! On today’s episode Fallon shares her journey from intern to Founder. We discuss the importance of being selective with your clients, our shared goal of creating powerful connections between women, learning to navigate grief and so much more. Get ready to learn, to laugh and to be fully inspired by the lovely Fallon Ryan. Follow Fallon @Fallonpr www.fallonpr.com

Jenny Patinkin is a sought-after make-up artist, best-selling author, and beauty industry entrepreneur.  She is loved by her audience and her clients for the authentic, positive, and healthy way she approaches aging. In this episode she shares stories from her journey including what it was like to start a new career in her 40’s. We also talk celebrity culture, BS beauty standards and Pam Anderson. You can find Jenny's products (including her AMAZING make-up brushes) at www.jennypatinkin.com and you can find her on Instagram at @jennypatinkin

On today’s episode I get to catch up with my old friend and co-worker, Lalka, who has built successful careers in completely different industries, including accidentally starting her own company. Lalka shares so many helpful career insights in between our discussions on the joys of travel, getting ready in public bathrooms and breaking up with New York. If you've ever thought about changing careers, starting (or selling) a business or putting it all on hold to travel the world, this episode is for you!

Lizzi Cutler is a modern mystic, meditation coach and energy healer. If that sounds a little "woowoo" for you, believe me, she gets it but you might have a change of heart after listening to this episode. Lizzi has built a successful career working with CEO's, celebrities and people like you and me to change the way we respond to stress. In this episode, she shares the story of finding her gift and shares her insight and tips. We also cover limiting beliefs, imposter syndrome, fear of success and so much more! If you would like to work with Lizzi, you can find her at www.lizzicutler.com

Rosie Mattio knows a thing or two about discipline. She is the founder and CEO of the largest cannabis focused PR firm in the country, has written for Rolling Stone, regularly speaks at conferences all over the country, has 4 beautiful daughters and still maintains a strict and effective health and fitness protocol. Today we talk about self discipline, willpower and how to get the most out of the 24 hours you have today.