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  • The Fall Glow Guide: Lasers, Filler and What’s Worth It With Dr. Torkian
    2025/11/04

    This week on Similarly Different, I sit down with Beverly Hills facial plastic surgeon Dr. Torkian — the only person I’ve ever trusted with my face — to talk about beauty, confidence, and the art of looking like yourself.From my first filler appointment to discovering PRF and regenerative aesthetics, this conversation goes beyond vanity. It’s about trust, restraint, and the balance between science and soul. We talk about the truth behind “natural results,” the rise of regenerative beauty, and how the right hands — and heart — can change the entire experience of cosmetic care.


    💬 We discuss:
    • The emotional and spiritual side of “fixing” what we see in the mirror
    • What “natural” results actually mean (and why symmetry matters more than trends)
    • PRP vs PRF — and why regenerative beauty is changing everything
    • How to know when it’s time to melt filler or start fresh
    • The difference between artistry and overuse in aesthetic medicine
    • Why safety and communication matter more than any trending procedure


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    🤳 Connect with Dr. Torkian:
    Instagram: @TorkianAesthetics


    #SimilarlyDifferentPodcast #BeautyPodcast #RegenerativeAesthetics #PRF #PRP #PlasticSurgery #NaturalResults #Confidence #BeverlyHills #FaithAndCulture

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  • The Truth About the Copelands: Faith, Fame & Misconceptions with Courtney Copeland Acuña
    2025/10/28

    In this deeply honest episode of Similarly Different, I sit down with my close friend and producer, Courtney Copeland Acuña — granddaughter of Kenneth Copeland — to talk about faith, family legacy, media narratives, and the weight of a last name that the world feels entitled to define.We discuss what it means to grow up in ministry under global scrutiny — watching miracles firsthand while also navigating public criticism, misconception, and church hurt. This conversation is for anyone who has wrestled with religion, misunderstood God because of people, or wondered whether they’re allowed to question the beliefs they were raised with.This is not about defending a brand — it's about humanizing a story the public thinks they already know.💬 We discuss:• What “prosperity gospel” actually means vs. what the internet says• Miracles she saw as a child — and how awe can turn to doubt• Her season of rebellion and reclaiming her faith for herself• Why she left ministry — and why she felt called back• Navigating public assumptions in a digital age• Church trauma + learning to separate God from people• What loyalty to God looks like when life doesn’t make sense🔔 Support the show:✔️ Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations✔️ Drop a respectful comment — let’s talk about it✔️ Leave a rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — it truly means a lot✔️ Share this with someone who needs a different perspective on faith📲 Connect with Us:

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    Submit a question: https://www.youandmemedia.co/similarlydifferent🤳 Connect with Courtney: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtacunaKenneth Copeland Ministries: https://www.instagram.com/copelandnetwork#SimilarlyDifferentPodcast #FaithConversation #ChurchHurt #KennethCopeland #ProsperityGospel #WomenInFaith #ChristianityExplained #HealingJourney

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    48 分
  • My Most Honest Q&A Yet: Love, Healing & LA Dating Culture
    2025/10/07

    This week on Similarly Different, I’m switching things up — my producer and friend Courtney flips the mic and interviews me! From my thoughts on love, success, and faith to the wildest DMs and the truth about LA dating culture, nothing was off limits.

    We talk big feelings, healing after heartbreak, being misunderstood, and learning to find peace instead of pressure. It’s funny, deep, and probably the most honest conversation I’ve had on the podcast yet.


    ✨ This episode also features a special mention from National University — making it easier for busy adults to earn their degrees with flexible online classes and an opportunity to receive the Nuevo Futuro Scholarship up to $6,000/year. If you’ve been waiting for a sign, this could be it. See what’s possible: https://bit.ly/432zJr9If you’ve ever felt like you’re growing through what you’re going through, this one’s for you. 💛👉 Drop your own question for me in the comments — it might make it into the next Q&A!🔔 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! 💬📲 Let’s stay connected:Instagram: @similarlydifferentpodTikTok: @similarlydifferentpodSubmit a 'Similarly Curious' question: https://www.youandmemedia.co/similarlycurious

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    22 分
  • Reality TV to Real Life: Natalie Mejia on Anxiety, Faith & Purpose
    2025/09/30

    In this episode of Similarly Different, I sit down with pop star Natalie Mejia to talk about her journey from the spotlight to a more grounded life of faith and purpose. From her early start in girl groups and reality TV fame to the challenges of anxiety, body image, and public pressure, Natalie opens up about what it really felt like behind the scenes. She shares how becoming a mother, stepping back from the industry, and ultimately finding her faith transformed not only her career path but her identity. This conversation is about resilience, healing, and what it means to find joy and peace outside of other people’s expectations.
    Listen to Natalie’s album Holy Exodus on Spotify/Apple Music/Amazon Music, and follow her at @NatalieNMejia.
    Subscribe for more candid conversations on confidence, purpose, and growth—we’re more Similar(ly) Different than we think.
    🔔 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! 💬📲 Let’s stay connected:Instagram: @similarlydifferentpodTikTok: @similarlydifferentpodSubmit a 'Similarly Curious' question: https://www.youandmemedia.co/similarlycurious

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    59 分
  • The Evolution of You: Career, Self, and Friendship Growth
    2025/09/23

    In this episode of Similarly Different, I’m talking about the bounce back effect—the powerful, messy, beautiful process of reinventing yourself after setbacks in career, self, and friendships. Bouncing back isn’t about returning to who you were before; it’s about coming back wiser, softer, smarter, and more aligned with who you’re becoming.
    From my journey across industries—music, modeling, social media, consulting, podcasting—to navigating self-doubt, body image, and friendship breakups, I share why reinvention is not failure but an upgrade. We’ll talk about how to protect your energy, align your heart and brain, and give yourself permission to evolve as many times as you need.
    💛 In this episode, we cover:

    • Why setbacks are really upgrades and opportunities for growth
    • Reinventing your career multiple times and finding joy along the way
    • How to protect your energy and surround yourself with people who pour into you
    • Aligning heart and brain for self-awareness and healthier decision-making
    • Navigating friendship breakups, boundaries, and evolving relationships
    • Why you’re allowed to reinvent yourself as many times as it takes


    ✨ Keywords: personal growth, bounce back, reinvent yourself, career reinvention, self-evolution, friendship breakups, protecting your energy, heart and brain alignment, mindset, overcoming fear
    🔔 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! 💬📲 Let’s stay connected:Instagram: @similarlydifferentpodTikTok: @similarlydifferentpodSubmit a 'Similarly Curious' question: https://www.youandmemedia.co/similarlycurious

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    23 分
  • From Media to Beauty: Nora Addison on Creating Without Fear
    2025/09/16

    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

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    46 分
  • Growing Pains & Glow Ups: Jamie’s Guide to Entering a New Decade
    2025/09/09

    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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    41 分
  • AI for Creatives: How Qiushi Built Leyline to Empower Storytellers
    2025/09/02

    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/


    📱 Follow Leyline on Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/leyline_ai/

    💼 Connect with Qiushi:

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


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    27 分