Krista Williams is a motivational speaker and co-host and co-founder of the Almost 30 podcast, a top-rated lifestyle podcast and media brand. Today’s episode is especially poignant as she explains what Sam can expect as she turns thirty! Krista shares her personal & professional growth & touches on everything from relationships and family to business and entrepreneurship. They discuss The Saturn Return and what it means for those transitioning from their late twenties into their early...

Kelly Roach is a business strategist for six, seven, and eight-figure CEOs and a rapid results expert and highly skilled time-compression coach. She’s also a three-time best-selling author with another book on the way. She talks about her business journey, going from an entry-level sales rep to building a coaching company with seventeen locations and running a team of over one hundred people. Kelly helps entrepreneurs go from being the business to building and scaling the business.

Jaclyn Fu is the co-founder and CEO of Pepper, an unapologetic bra company for small-chested women launched in 2017. Pepper’s mission is to empower women to feel confident and beautiful with the body they have. She shares the incredible story of how Pepper received full funding only 10 hours after launching the Kickstarter campaign. Jaclyn talks about the challenges and obstacles she’s tackled throughout her journey, her responsibilities as CEO, and how she remains engaged with Pepper’s...

Courtney Spritzer is the co-founder & CEO of Socialfly, the #1 women-owned and operated social media marketing agency in the world, that helps brands communicate and resonate with women on social media. Courtney has developed strategic social media plans for her clients and successfully implemented campaigns for 200+ companies and brands and is the co-host of the Entreprenista Podcast. We talk about being a multi-entrepreneur, how to achieve work-life balance, and the best career advice...

Jen Fraboni is a physical therapist the creator of the Mobility Method and co-host of The Optimal Body podcast, providing the body tips and Physical Therapy (PT) Pearls to help understand your body, relieve pains & restrictions, and answers to your questions. We talk about Jen’s multifaceted career as a PT, content creator, podcaster, brand manager, and entrepreneur. She believes pain, balance, and pursuing your passion are all an ongoing journey and talks about grace, visualization, and...

Danielle Frank is the host of the Beauty Uncovered Podcast, your down-to-earth guide to all things related to beauty. Danielle is also a spokesperson for Olaplex and she shares her journey to find happiness, confidence, and success. Danielle opens up about how she overcame an abusive relationship to pursue the life she always dreamed about. Danielle talks about learning through failure and finding the courage to actualize her best and most authentic self.

Julie Foster, VP of Brand Marketing at EA Sports, is a motivated, globally minded modern marketer and brand expert. Julie talks about kicking butt in male-dominated fields like sports, tech, and entertainment. She focuses on brand building, the dos and don’ts of branding, and the importance of pursuing passion with grit & tenacity. Julie talks about finding balance in the chaotic life that accompanies high-profile jobs and importance of leaving a lasting impact on the people around you.

Caroline & Jake Danehy are the co-founders of Fair Harbor, an apparel company that converts plastic waste from the ocean into functional swimwear. Last year, the brother-sister duo was honored for their work in fashion and sustainability with a spot on the coveted Forbes “30 Under 30” list. The siblings talk about their entrepreneurship journey, how they transformed a passionate hobby into a multi-million-dollar brand, and discuss the dynamic of working together.

Jen Schroeder is the founder of Jen Scho Catching & co-founder of The Packaged Deal, the number one softball clinic in the world. A softball player turned instructor, Jen empowers young female athletes to reach their competitive potential, build confidence, and connect to their best selves. Jen talks about her decision to leave a ‘safe’ career path to pursue her passion through entrepreneurship, the importance of building confidence and battling self-doubt, and balancing projects and home...

Fellow UCLA Bruin, Ally Courtnall is a two-sport athlete and National Champion who decided to pursue her dream of modeling upon graduation. After four attempts, she finally landed her dream modeling job as a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model. Tenacious and persistent don’t even begin to describe it! Ally discusses her journey, her passion for mental health advocacy, and finally landing that dream job…and what comes next.

Former pro skateboarder Mikey Taylor is President and Managing Principal of Commune Capital, a private equity real estate investment firm. Mikey talks about why his propensity for risk-taking as an athlete has translated to success in the business world, strategies for saving money, investing and the mindset required to become a millionaire, and his views on finding balance with work, family and friends, and future goals.

Founder & CEO of Quilt, Ashley Sumner, has an intuitive ability to understand human nuances and to bring people together. She turned this talent into a career as a community architect for multiple brands, ultimately laying the foundation for a new kind of social wellness space to connect, share, and learn with others through daily conversations. Quilt believes that community is the greatest form of self-care. We talk about serving people, building community, inclusivity, and the...

Ryan Nece is a former NFL play and the co-founder and managing partner at Next Play Capital. He has been a professional athlete, successful entrepreneur, and disciplined investor. He’s also a fellow UCLA alumnus - Go Bruins! Today, Sam and Ryan talk about Ryan’s career path, what inspired him to launch Next Play Capital, and the value of fostering relationships. Ryan shares why he chose to become a mentor for so many athletes transitioning into their careers outside of sports.

Former athlete turned fitness trainer, Danyele Wilson, has a passion for coaching people to become the strongest, most powerful versions of themselves and she recently joined Tone and Sculpt as the app’s first US-based trainer. Danyele talks about practicing confidence, a positive mindset towards fitness, and the ‘Do It For You’ mentality, as well as life as an athlete and struggles with body image. Finally, Danyele discusses the importance of being genuine, open, vulnerable and, above all,...

Podcasting powerhouse, entrepreneur, and wellness influencer Angie Lee is the host of The Angie Lee Podcast, a show for the dreamer, the multi-passionate, the ADHD, the go-getter, the side-hustler, the entrepreneur, and the ambitious. Today, Sam and Angie talk about brand building, remaining humble, and the challenges of entrepreneurship. They talk about their Enneagram Test results and how it affects multiple relationships in your life, from personal to professional.

Engineer, entrepreneur, advisor, and coach Meha Agrawal is the founder of Silk & Sonder, a subscription-based service centered around wellness, productivity, and authenticity. Sam and Meha talk about what inspired her to launch Silk & Sonder, the importance of physical and mental wellness, and the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship. Meha speaks to the aspect of her company that she is most proud of, how she approaches hiring, and the value she places on trying, failing, and...

Megan Gallagher is a mental health advocate who, at 25, has spoken at 750 universities and provided three TED Talks. She recently released a new mental health workbook for teens. On this episode, Megan talks about the importance of good mental health, a positive mindset, and incorporating a daily routine, along with her struggles with anxiety, and why finding balance is critical. Finally, Megan provides tips and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs who are looking to build their own authentic...

Keith Belling is the Founder and CEO of RightRice, a next generation rice brand launched in 2019. Keith is known for his experience as a founder, leader, and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and former Chairman and CEO of PopChips, a leading, better-for-you snack food business launched in 2007. In this episode, we focus on Keith’s entrepreneurial journey, creating a successful company, and standing out in a saturated industry, as well as maintaining work-life balance.

Since delivering her TED Talk in 2017, former Division-1 volleyball player Victoria Garrick has become a leader in mental health & body image advocacy. Since 2019, she's traveled the country speaking on college campuses, hosting her podcast Real Pod, and creating content for 1M+ social media followers with her message on self-care. We talk about her journey to mental health advocate, the impact social media has on the way we view ourselves, and strategies for overcoming body image issues...

CEO Matteo Franceschetti & VP of Brand & Marketing Alexandra Zatarain are co-founders of Eight Sleep, the world’s first sleep fitness brand with a mission to fuel human potential through optimal sleep using thermoregulation, data, and technology to design products to restore individuals to their peak energy every morning. Raising over $70 million in venture funding, Eight Sleep has helped over 30,000 people get sleep fit with its hardware and digital products.

Consultant, speaker, and influencer, Jon Levy, returns to the podcast to talk about the importance of community and connection as it pertains to our physical and mental wellbeing, the impact our digital world (social media) has had on our sense of community, as well as some of the major reasons people have trouble connecting to one another. Jon talks about the inspiration behind his latest book, You’re Invited, and the impact our close circle of friends and family can have on our lives.

In this episode, Sam and relationship expert Terri Cole talk about the importance of understanding and setting boundaries in our work lives, personal lives, social media consumption and relationships. They talk about reflecting and assessing your own side of the street before passing judgment on others. Finally, Terri provides an actionable challenge to Sam and the I Have Cool Friends audience and shares a special giveaway too.

Josh Clemente, founder of Levels, is a mechanical engineer and CrossFit-L2 trainer. At SpaceX, he helped develop life support systems that sustained astronauts on their trip to the International Space Station. Josh talks about the health scare that inspired him to take a new approach to health, fitness, and nutrition, the overall mission and goals of Levels, and debunks common myths about nutrition, including metabolic health, the importance of quality sleep, and the future of nutrition...

Ashley Stahl is an award-winning counterterrorism professional who helped the Pentagon prepare civilians for the frontlines of the war on terror and has since shifted her career to helping women find their purpose and fulfillment in their careers. Sam and Ashley talk about her role as a career coach, her publishing firm, CAKE Publishing, debunk common career myths, discuss how to achieve a healthy work-life balance, and taking that leap of faith to pursue your dream career.