Episodes
Published 10/27/20
The Basic Witches, Leah Knauer and Rachel Laforest, join Andrea to share all of their magical tips and tricks for manifesting what you desire and practicing self-love.
Published 10/27/20
Andrea’s coming in hot from her podcast hiatus, sharing her thoughts on quarantining with her kids and her decision to send them back to school.
Published 10/20/20
Andrea’s trademark question that she asks her guests is how do you live a dope ass life? For our last episode of the season, we thought we’d revisit some of the most impactful answers to that question from some of our dopest guests. Get inspired, then get clear on how you can live YOUR dopest life.
Published 07/07/20
As we begin to reemerge from our pandemic cocoons, it’s time to reflect: are we living authentic lives? This week, Andrea talks to Jessica Zweig of The SimplyBe. Agency and Podcast. Andrea and Jessica have a heavy, but uplifting conversation on the lessons they’ve learned from the pandemic – about themselves and social justice – and discuss how they want to move forward from here.
Published 06/23/20
You don’t have to be Frida Kahlo or Jackson Pollock to make or appreciate art. But oftentimes art museums feel stuffy and inaccessible to those who weren’t art history majors. Colleen Bordeaux is a writer and consultant for the Art Institute of Chicago. Today she’s talking to Andrea about getting through creative blocks and unleashing your creativity upon the world.
Published 05/27/20
Have any burning questions about dating? If so, this episode of Dope Ass Podcast is for you. This week we’re talking to Bela Gandhi of Smart Dating Academy. Bela breaks dating down and makes the case for why you need to work on yourself and be fully ready before the right person can come into your life. She’s also sharing some important tips for dating under quarantine so tune in and take notes!
Published 05/12/20
Beginning in childhood, we make little girls feel shame about their bodies. It’s no wonder that adult women have trouble feeling sexy in their own skin. Actress Sheila Kelley founded the S Factor, a movement-based practice to help unleash your inner erotic being. On this episode, Sheila talks about living her naked truth as a feminine being in a masculine world.
Published 04/28/20
Sometimes we’re so set on achieving and being productive that we don’t take time to find actual joy in our passions. Setting aside expectations and allowing yourself to have fun is the key to discovering new opportunities. That’s the advice of our guest, Kristin Giese, this week on the Dope Ass Podcast. Kristin is as hilarious as she is wise and has so many nuggets to share, tune in!
Published 04/14/20
You’re stuck at home. Your kids are screaming. You can’t get a free moment to yourself… I get it and I’m right there with you. This period of quarantine and isolation is a jarring course correction for our lives. Today, I want to be in service to you by opening up about my spiritual journey and the lessons I’ve picked up that are helping me navigate these strange times. I’m sharing tips to help you keep your sanity and make progress on your goals even while stuck in your living room.
Published 03/31/20
Social media has opened up new ways for parents to be creative and share the inner workings of family life. But when you go viral, how does that affect your kids? Today, Andrea is talking to Seth Jay King, mastermind of @latenotes on Instagram. He talks anxiety, pressures of parenting in the spotlight, and how to parent with humor.
Published 03/17/20
Danielle Robay is a correspondent for NBC Los Angeles. She spends her days interviewing celebrities. Glamorous right? It wasn’t always! Danielle stopped by Dope Ass Podcast to share why it’s so important to be ok with failure, why you can’t let embarrassment get to you, and why you need your own personal mantra. Tune in and get inspired!
Published 03/03/20
Meeting strangers on the internet and inviting them into a closet to record a podcast — add that to the list of things Andrea never thought she’d do. Tune in to this week’s episode of The Dope Ass Podcast to hear Andrea do it with Taylor Wolf, aka @thedailytay. They’re talking everything from quitting jobs, growing up on cheez whiz and Taylor’s adorable pup Harlow.⁠
Published 02/18/20
Whether you have dreams of making people laugh on the stage, you want to start an Etsy business, or you want to finally write that book, the hustle requires organization. Take it from this week’s guest, Vik Pandya. Vik is crushing it on the Chicago comedy scene because he knows how to stay organized. Learn how to get that side hustle off the ground with Vik’s tips on today’s episode of Dope Ass Podcast.
Published 02/04/20
It’s almost the end of January which means you’ve probably given up on your New Year’s workout resolutions by now. Tune in to this week’s episode of the Dope Ass Podcast to get motivated back to the gym. This week, Andrea is talking to trainer and wellness consultant Joel who helped Andrea get into the best shape of her life with minimal sacrifice. Listen for Joel’s tips on how you can reach your wellness goals sustainably.
Published 01/21/20
Let’s face it: drinking is fun. We’ve all got fun or hilarious memories of times we’ve indulged in the sauce. Which is a large reason why the decision to STOP drinking is so emotionally charged. This week on the Dope Ass Podcast, Andrea shares her history with alcohol and what happened when she decided to be sober curious. Listen in and think about trying the challenge for yourself.
Published 01/14/20
Whatever your dream is, you need to get real about your gifts. To make it happen, it’s time to hone your skills. That’s the advice of our guest this week on the Dope Ass Podcast. Comedian Beth Lapides talks about her approach to comedy and writing and shares how to get real with yourself so you can make your dreams happen. Tune in!
Published 01/06/20
The holidays are a great time to take a breather from social media and re-focus on what's inspiring and most important. So Andrea will be back in a couple weeks with an all new episode of the Dope Ass Podcast.
Published 12/24/19
This week’s episode of Dope Ass Podcast is your spirituality spiel for December. Waking up on January 1st exhausted, bloated, and burned out is not a good look. Start taking steps now to ensure the holidays don’t stress you out to the point that you’re lagging when the new year starts. Andrea talks you through steps she’s taking to take care of herself this winter, tune in!
Published 12/17/19
Whitney Chitwood exploded onto the comedy scene with her iTunes number 1 debut, “The Bakery Case.” She’s here this week on Dope Ass Podcast to inject your week with some laughs and levity. Whitney and Andrea talk about their experiences doing stand up comedy and share a few laughs from Andrea’s recording studio (her home closet).
Published 12/10/19
Why is “Dadbod” considered sexy whereas moms are expected to lose the baby weight three seconds after giving birth? On this week’s episode of Dope Ass Podcast, Kate Lemere, the Marketing Director for Barry’s Bootcamp and a star trainer, sat down with Andrea to offer advice on goal setting, postpartum fitness, and shares her favorite indulgences. Listen in!
Published 12/03/19
The term “mommy blogger” is almost as bad as the word “influencer.” How do we take the negative vibes out of these words and own what we do? On this week’s episode of Dope Ass Podcast, Rachel Sobel of Whine and Cheez(Its) joins Andrea for a candid conversation about mommy blogging, protecting kids on social media, divorce, and why mom guilt is a m**********r. Tune in!
Published 11/26/19
Every superhero has an origin story. Andrea Levoff isn’t a superhero, but she is a dope ass mom, same difference, right? On today’s inaugural episode of the Dope Ass Mom Podcast, Andrea shares her dope ass origin story complete with spiritual quest, stand up comedy, and the virtues of a bold red lip. Tune in to meet Andrea and join her on this wild ride we call motherhood.
Published 11/19/19
Are you stuck in the trenches of motherhood? Not to fear, the Dope Ass Mom Podcast is here to help you reclaim that piece of yourself you lost when you first brought home your bundle of joy. Andrea Levoff is the Dope Ass Mom and your guide on this journey. Through conversations about motherhood, careers, and pursuing big dreams, the Dope Ass Mom Podcast is here to support you on your quest toward living your best life.
Published 11/05/19