This week I’m joined by my friend Nora—multihyphenate entrepreneur, co-founder of KeyTV with Keke Palmer, and now founder of CAZZA, a next-gen dry shampoo designed with textured hair in mind. We dive into the real dynamics of building with friends, why fear doesn’t get the final say, and what it looks like to be your own biggest fan when the world feels anxious. Nora reminds us that the story doesn’t stop—we’re so young, God already has a plan, and everything you’re building now is preparing you for the next thing.💛 In this episode:- CAZZA’s origin story: the need for dry shampoo for diverse hair, designed “inclusive by default”- Friendship × business: trust, boundaries, and respect when roles blur- “You can’t be a leader if you’re a follower” (Denzel wisdom that still applies)- How to post through anxiety—and why joy and productivity come in seasons- Mentorship, manifestation, and knowing when you’re really ready vs. when you just think you are- Why the perfect storm (think Netflix, Jimmy Choo) is timing × preparation, not luck🔔 Don’t forget:✔️ Subscribe for weekly episodes ✔️ Leave a rating & review (it helps more than you know!) ✔️ Drop a comment — I always read them✔️ Tag me in your stories @similarlydifferentpod — I’ll repost! 💬📲 Follow Nora: @noraradd📲 Follow CAZZA Dry Shampoo on Instagram for updates + launch info📝 Join the CAZZA Insiders waitlist 📲 Let’s stay connected:Instagram: @similarlydifferentpodTikTok: @similarlydifferentpodSubmit a 'Similarly Curious' question: https://www.youandmemedia.co/similarlycurious

This week, I am joined by my “almost-cohost” and forever fave Jamie Lee Ruiz for a raw, life-lately convo on transitions, turning 40, and choosing joy on purpose! We get honest about the difference between true misalignment vs. laziness, listening to intuition (without gaslighting yourself), and the courage it takes to let go without a safety net. Jamie also opens up about the friendships she’s released, how she’s practicing real-time boundaries, and what dating looks like entering a new decade!
💛 In this episode:
- What “misalignment” actually feels like (and how to tell it from resistance)
- The retreat that changed everything: 10 days, no talking, 10 hours of meditation/day
- Why Jamie canceled a beloved class the night before—and felt instant peace
- Trust & surrender when you don’t know the next step (rent still due!)
- The 40-Day Joy practice (small moments count) and how it raises your frequency
- Friendship endings with grace: accountability, people-pleasing, and speaking up sooner
- Dating in your 40s: clarity, standards, and saying “no” without drama
- Feminine flow × masculine container: holding all your expressions, safely
- Gratitude as a daily nervous-system reset (and why joy isn’t performative)
🔗 Listen next:
Feminine & Masculine Energy (our most-saved episode)
https://youtu.be/kEtH5d0xlaQ
Valentine’s Day: Icks, Loves & Self-Lovehttps://youtu.be/7XNne0zn_Lw
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In this week’s episode of Similarly Different, I sit down with Qiushi — an innovative founder, creative, and tech leader from Silicon Valley who is building Leyline, an AI-powered platform designed to help creators bring their stories and ideas to life without waiting on gatekeepers! From her early days chasing a dream in screenwriting to launching a startup at the intersection of AI, storytelling, and entrepreneurship, Qiushi shares her journey of resilience, leadership, and vision.

Together, we explore:
- How AI is reshaping the creative industry for filmmakers, writers, influencers, and entrepreneurs

- Why Leyline was built to empower everyday creators (and how it works)

- The balance between human creativity and AI tools in art, business, and content

- What it’s like being a female immigrant founder in a male-dominated tech space

- The future of work, storytelling, and content creation in the age of AI

Whether you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or simply curious about how AI will transform our lives, this episode gives you a front-row seat to the opportunities and challenges ahead!

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📌 Connect with Qiushi & Leyline
🌐 Website: https://www.leylinepro.ai/mktp/

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💼 Connect with Qiushi:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/qiushi-z-37764511/

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