Kevin Boehm cofounder of Boka Group, James Beard Award winner, and one of the most influential voices in modern hospitality has opened 46 restaurants. But behind the success was chaos. In his memoir The Bottomless Cup, he shares his story for the first time. Kevin has lived through highs that felt euphoric + lows that nearly cost him everything: homelessness, bankruptcy, bipolar disorder, and suicidal ideation. His story began with a shocking discovery at 18, that the man who raised him wasn’t his biological father; setting off a lifetime of reinvention, rebellion, and relentless drive. Kevin shares:

• The “one-take Frank” mentality: why chasing big, loud moments (openings, applause, launches) became his dopamine drug
• Building a six-table café at 21 and scaling to 46 restaurants
• The real cost of the high: alcohol, burnout, suicidal lows
• What an actual rock bottom looks like + why he calls it a gift
• Choosing happiness like a job: therapy, meds, Hoffman, sobriety, boundaries
  The mantras: “The magic you’re looking for is in the work you’re avoiding” and “Everyone is responsible, but no one is to blame.”
• Forgiving three complicated parents
• Why hospitality is emotional surgery, not just food and service
• The purpose as playing a cameo role in other people’s biggest nights

• Social media & mental health hygiene: curating your feed like your pantry

Content Warning:: This episode includes candid discussion of depression and suicidal ideation.

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Grab a copy of his memoir The Bottomless Cup here

Book Recommendation: The Tender Bar by JR Moehringer

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Elyse Myers is a writer, musician, viral sensationmother, and the person who turned her most anxious, "too much" bits into art. She shares about the beautiful mess of creativity, neurodivergence, and the quiet revolution of simply being herself. In this episode, Elyse shares:

• The moment she realized she was living someone else's life + quit.

• Walking away from the career, the platform, and the version of "success" that didn't fit.

• Why telling the story you need is an act of rebellion.

• How she protects her nervous system +stays open without staying exposed.

• When creativity becomes your whole identity + how she took it back.

• Life with anxiety, autism, and "big feelings" + why she stopped fighting them.

• How That's A Great Question was built off one line + why every chapter is unapologetically unedited.

• The New York hotel notebook: when nothing made sense…until it suddenly did.

• Why she stopped trying to "fix" herself + chose to feel, messy and real.

• Curiosity over certainty. Questions over answers. Belonging over perfection.

Follow Elyse Myers here.

Check out Elyse's book That's A Great Question

Book Reccomendation: Bird By Bird by Anne Lamott + The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang

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What if the best way to understand marriage is to talk to the person who sees it fall apart every day? In this episode, Danielle sits down with James Sexton, a high-stakes divorce attorney, bestselling author, and the man clients describe as "the sociopath you want on your side." After 25 years and thousands of cases, Sexton has witnessed love at its breaking point + is sharing the unfiltered lessons that most couples never learn until it's too late. From prenups to cheating, social media to second marriages, he reveals what really destroys relationships—and what actually keeps them alive. This conversation goes way beyond the courtroom; into love, fragility, human complexity, and why marriage is both the riskiest and most rewarding gamble you'll ever take.

James Sexton shares:

• The biggest mistakes that lead to divorce (and how to avoid them)
• Why 73% of divorces are initiated by women + what that really means
• The shocking truths about love, sex, cheating, and forgiveness he's seen firsthand
• Why your spouse's social media feed might be the biggest threat to your marriage
• What "high conflict" divorce really looks like (and why most divorces aren't that)
• How money complicates marriage
• The simple but overlooked practice that could save your relationship
• Why every marriage ends in either death or divorce
• What second marriages teach us about doing it right the first time
• Why James believes love isn't permanent…it's on loan

Follow James Sexton on Instagram: @nycdivorcelawyer

Explore his book How to Stay in Love

Check out Trusted Prenup

Book Rec: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr + Unworld by Jason Green

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What happens when a woman refuses to take no for an answer—from the FDA, from society, from stigma? In this episode, Danielle + Cindy Eckert, the billion-dollar entrepreneur and founder of Sprout Pharmaceuticals, who fought the U.S. government to bring the first FDA-approved drug for women's sexual desire to market. Together, they unpack how women's health, equality, and pleasure became a battleground and why the future of feminism might start in your doctor's office. Cindy shares:

• The "lightning bolt" moment she realized women's desire is rooted in brain chemistry, not emotion

• How Viagra was approved in 6 months while her drug took 6 years + what that says about systemic bias

• The truth about medical gaslighting and why women are still understudied and undervalued in healthcare

• Why she bought back her billion-dollar company to finish what she started

• How to know when your idea is worth fighting for (and when to walk away)

• The power of curiosity, candor, and crying in business

• Her advice for women who want impact, not just success

• The childhood disruption that made her fearless and independent

• Why women deserve pleasure, not permission

Follow Cindy on Instagram @cindypinkceoBook recommendation: The Five Temptations of a CEO by Patrick Lencioni Learn more about her mission and work at The Pink Ceiling and Sprout Pharmaceuticals

Disclaimer for ADDYI: ADDYI is for premenopausal women with acquired, generalized hypoactive (low) sexual desire disorder who have not had problems with low sexual desire in the past, and who have low sexual desire no matter the type of sexual activity, the situation or the sexual partner. The low sexual desire is troubling to them and is not due to a medical or mental health problem, problems in the relationship or medicine or other drug use. ADDYI is not for use in men or to enhance sexual performance. Your risk of severe low blood pressure and fainting is increased if you drink 1-2 standard alcoholic drinks close in time to your ADDYI dose. Wait at least 2 hours after drinking before taking ADDYI at bedtime. Your risk of severe low blood pressure and fainting is also increased if you take certain prescription, over the counter or herbal medications, or have liver problems. Low blood pressure and fainting can happen when you take ADDYI even if you don't drink alcohol or take other medicines. Do not take if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in ADDYI. Allergic reactions may include hives, itching or trouble breathing. Sleepiness, sometimes serious, can occur. Common side effects include dizziness, nausea, tiredness, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep and dry mouth. See full PI and Medication Guide, including Boxed Warning at addyi.com/pi or call 844-PINK-PILL.

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What really happens when the internet turns on you + you're CANCELED? Danielle sits down with Lee Tilghman (aka @LeeFromAmerica), once one of Instagram's first and biggest wellness influencers and now the author of the new memoir If You Don't Like This, I'll Die. Joining her is bestselling author and internet expert Leigh Stein, whose satire Self Care eerily mirrored Lee's real-life unraveling before they had ever met. Together, they unpack the rise, fall, and reinvention of Lee—and what their stories reveal about cancellation, consumerism, feminism, and the cost of turning your life into a brand. Lee and Leigh share:

• The rise and fall of @LeeFromAmerica + the truth behind her "cancellation"
• Why women often cancel women (and what that says about power, belonging, and feminism)
• How influencer culture shifted from smoothies and self-care to social justice and "performative activism"
• The hidden costs of turning your personal life into a brand
• The cycle of consumerism, outrage, and burnout that traps us online
• The role of mob mentality and snark communities in shaping influencer culture
• Why wellness can be both a lifeline and a lie + how to find balance offline
• The loneliness of influencer fame, and why it can feel so isolating at the top
• Why Gen Z still dreams of influencing despite burnout and backlash
• What it really takes to walk away, reinvent yourself, and reclaim your identity

Follow Lee Tilghman on Instagram @leefromamerica

• Grab a copy of If You Don't Like This, I'll Die
• Book Rec: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

Follow Leigh Stein @leighstein

• Grab a copy of Self Care
• Book Rec: The Situation and The Story by Vivian Gornick

Do you have imposter syndrome? You're not alone—70% of people will experience imposter syndrome at some point, and today, Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin is here to help us break free. As a psychologist, imposter syndrome expert, and bestselling author of Own Your Greatness and Your Unstoppable Greatness, Dr. Orbé-Austin dives deep into how imposter syndrome shows up in our lives—and, most importantly, how we can overcome it. In this episode of Question Everything, she reveals:

• The subtle signs that imposter syndrome is creeping in
• The powerful link between self-worth and imposter syndrome
• Is there a link between imposter syndrome and perfectionism?
• How your upbringing shapes those feelings of self-doubt
• Are women especially vulnerable to imposter syndrome?
• Her personal experience battling imposter syndrome—even on the Today Show
• The two main cycles of imposter syndrome: overwork and self-sabotage
• How it impacts our personal lives and relationships
• Why marginalized groups are hit the hardest
• Simple steps to start loving yourself through it all

Follow Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin here

Check out her latest book here

Book Rec: The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins

What if the secret to great plastic surgery… is knowing when not to do it? In this episode, Danielle chats with world-renowned holistic plastic surgeon Dr. Julius Few, whose philosophy LESS IS MORE has quietly shaped some of the most famous (and untraceably beautiful) faces in Hollywood. With over 30 years of experience, groundbreaking surgical innovations, and a skincare line backed by clinical trials, Dr. Few isn't just changing faces, he's changing the conversation. From his pioneering "85% Rule" to his thoughts on "GLP-1 face," Botox addiction, and the illusion of perfection, Dr. Few shares the questions he asks before ever picking up a scalpel and why the most powerful tool in his office might be the word NO. This episode goes way beyond aesthetics; into identity, restraint, aging, and what it really means to enhance your natural beauty.

Dr. Few shares:

• Why the best plastic surgery is invisible
• The difference between looking "done" and looking refreshed
• What not to do if you want to age gracefully
• Why filler might be aging you faster and what to do instead
• His unexpected take on facelifts (and how they've changed) and when is the best time to get one.
• Why he turns away patients weekly + how they often come back to thank him
• The truth about "distortion vortex" and the addictive cycle of overdoing it
• The most underrated skincare step and the one product he swears by
• The procedure he invented that changed eye surgery forever
• What GLP-1s are doing to your skin and the skincare he created to help
• And why he believes imperfection is the point

Follow Dr. Few on Instagram @Dr.Few

Book recommendation: Essentialism by Greg McKeown.

Explore his skincare line + learn more about his work: www.fewinstitute.com

Andrea is a Career Transition Coach dedicated to helping high-achieving women cultivate healthy, fulfilling relationships with their careers. Check out her free guide Reclaim Your Next Chapter + get in touch with her on her Website!

When the world feels like it's burning, some people retreat. Mandana Dayani builds. In this episode, Danielle sits down with the powerhouse behind I Am A Voter and Archewell, attorney, entrepreneur, and activist Mandana Dayani—a woman whose story spans war zones, boardrooms, and the front lines of cultural change. From escaping post-revolution Iran to advising the White House, launching viral civic movements, and leading Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's media and philanthropic company Archwell, Mandana shares the moments that shaped her and the values that keep her grounded, outspoken, and unshakably hopeful. Mandana shares:

• The childhood escape from Iran that shaped everything

• The guilt that became her fuel

• Why she left a "perfect" persona behind to tell the truth

• What it really took to launch I Am A Voter + why she'll never stop

• The heartbreak of October 7th and what it revealed about her community

• How she built Our Campus United and The OCU Chronicle in response to rising antisemitism

• Why integrity is her personal compass and the question she asks herself every night

• Her experience working with Meghan & Harry—and what storytelling means at scale

• The power of reinvention, especially when you're already at the top

• And why she believes optimism isn't naive—it's necessary

Follow Mandana on Instagram @mandanadayani
Book Recommendation:  The Way of Integrity by Martha Beck.

Learn more about her work at www.mandanadayani.com