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Presented by UNSUGARCOATED Media, a 501c3 media enterprise.]]>trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e108-breaking-myths-simone-zimmerman-on-palestine-and-israelism--61277298https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61277298Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:00:02 +0000UBNGOIn this compelling episode of UNSUGARCOATED with Aalia, we sit down with Jewish American activist Simone Zimmerman, co-founder of IfNotNow and a key figure in the documentary “Israelism.” Simone sheds light on the deeply entrenched issues stemming...2068truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e107-resilience-advocacy-and-healing-with-ali-badshah--61277292https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61277292Thu, 05 Sep 2024 21:04:01 +0000UBNGOIn this episode of UNSUGARCOATED with Aalia, we welcome the multifaceted artist Ali Badshah to discuss his profound connection to Palestine and the ongoing genocide. Ali shares how his passion for activism and truth come into contrast with his acting...2163truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e106-trauma-genocide-and-christian-zionism-with-dushyanthi-satchi-lcsw--60805556https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60805556Thu, 25 Jul 2024 20:26:59 +0000UBNGOIn Episode 106, Aalia and Dushyanthi Satchi, LCSW, delves into the profound impact of trauma and genocide on individuals and communities, drawing from her personal and professional experiences. As a Sri Lankan Tamil and a licensed clinical...1587truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e105-muslim-american-and-unapologetic-with-aizzah-fatima--60590811
Muslim American, Aizzah Fatima, Dirty Paki Lingerie, Americanish, Women in Film, Representation, Cultural Identity, Modern Feminism, Art and Activism, Islamophobia, Diversity in Media, Storytelling, Microbiologist to Artist, Award-winning Actor, Filmmaker, Comedian, Podcast Interview, Muslim Women, Activism through Art, Authentic Narratives]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60590811Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:38:18 +0000UBNGOIn Episode 105, award-winning actor, filmmaker, and comedian Aizzah Fatima discusses her journey from microbiologist to celebrated artist. Aizzah shares how her acclaimed stage play, "Dirty Paki Lingerie," evolved into the film "Americanish," which...
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60390556Fri, 14 Jun 2024 23:20:43 +0000UBNGOIn a raw conversation, we meet the Palestinian artist MC Gaza who has raised funds to get his family, including his mother and brother with Down Syndrome, out of Gaza to safety in Egypt. He shares his experience being inspired by legends such as Tupac...
]]>2081truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-101-limited-series-from-los-angeles-to-gaza-a-plea-for-humanity-with-dana-dargos--57987155https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57987155Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:23:05 +0000UBNGOIn the compelling 101st episode of UNSUGARCOATED with Aalia, we get the Lebanese perspective as Lebanese-American award-winning author Dana Dargos takes center stage. She discusses her journey from the Bay Area to literary acclaim with her debut,...2319truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-100-limited-series-from-los-angeles-to-gaza-a-plea-for-humanity-with-thomas-maddens--57872530https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57872530Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:00:03 +0000UBNGOIn the 100th episode, UNSUGARCOATED with Aalia welcomes Thomas Madden, the son of a Belgian diplomat, is a filmmaker, journalist, activist and founder of A Mad Production. Having personally documented life in Congo, South Sudan, Nepal, Iraq and Gaza...2761truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-99-limited-series-from-los-angeles-to-gaza-a-plea-for-humanity-with-quinn-the-eskimo--57733687
Quinn, as a white male, talks on dispelling ignorance as they explore the complexities of the Gaza conflict, emphasizing the importance of humanizing those affected and recognizing commonalities across cultural and political divides. The episode underscores the power of individual action in addressing global humanitarian crises and encouraging listeners to engage empathetically with these critical issues.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57733687Mon, 20 Nov 2023 18:30:44 +0000UBNGOIn this limited series and the 99th podcast episode of the show, host Aalia Lanius welcomes Quinn the Eskimo, a full-time digital “slowmad” who has been traveling the world for the last 3 years is now shifting his efforts to travel to Gaza. Quinn...
Quinn, as a white male, talks on dispelling ignorance as they explore the complexities of the Gaza conflict, emphasizing the importance of humanizing those affected and recognizing commonalities across cultural and political divides. The episode underscores the power of individual action in addressing global humanitarian crises and encouraging listeners to engage empathetically with these critical issues.]]>2307truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-98-limited-series-from-los-angeles-to-gaza-a-plea-for-humanity-with-jess-salomon--57655497In this interview, they explore Salomon’s early experiences with Jewish traditions, her foray into the world of comedy, and the unique perspective she brings to the stage. Beyond the laughter, they talk about weighty topics, including her experiences with family and her understanding of Israel as a safe haven, the complexities surrounding Zionism, and the narratives surrounding Palestinians.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57655497Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:45:02 +0000UBNGOIn this limited series, and the 98th podcast episode of the show, our host, Aalia is joined by Jewish-born, New York-based, Canadian Jess Salomon, to share her remarkable journey from U.N. war crimes lawyer to the spotlight of the comedy stage with...In this interview, they explore Salomon’s early experiences with Jewish traditions, her foray into the world of comedy, and the unique perspective she brings to the stage. Beyond the laughter, they talk about weighty topics, including her experiences with family and her understanding of Israel as a safe haven, the complexities surrounding Zionism, and the narratives surrounding Palestinians.]]>2641truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-97-limited-series-from-los-angeles-to-gaza-a-plea-for-humanity-with-nazia-khatun--57622337https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57622337Mon, 13 Nov 2023 19:41:39 +0000UBNGOAs part of this limited series and 97th episode of UNSUGARCOATED with Aalia, our host welcomes to the conversation United Kingdom based Fitness Trainer and Influencer, Nazia Khatun. After discussing her background and work to empower clients through...2821truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-96-limited-series-from-los-angeles-to-gaza-a-plea-for-humanity-with-morani-kornberg-phd--57594567
Titled "From Los Angeles to Gaza: A Plea for Humanity," this episode aligns with the broader theme of this limited series as a podcast season. It seeks to bridge geographical and cultural gaps, fostering empathy and understanding. Through the insights provided by Kornberg, listeners gain a deeper appreciation for the multifaceted dynamics at play in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, emphasizing the importance of a humanitarian perspective in navigating the complexities of this enduring issue.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57594567Fri, 10 Nov 2023 22:00:29 +0000UBNGOIn this compelling podcast episode, our host engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Morani Kornberg, a distinguished Israeli-born Jewish scholar, writer, and poet holding a PhD. The focus of the episode revolves around the intricate history...
Titled "From Los Angeles to Gaza: A Plea for Humanity," this episode aligns with the broader theme of this limited series as a podcast season. It seeks to bridge geographical and cultural gaps, fostering empathy and understanding. Through the insights provided by Kornberg, listeners gain a deeper appreciation for the multifaceted dynamics at play in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, emphasizing the importance of a humanitarian perspective in navigating the complexities of this enduring issue.]]>2986truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e95-want-to-live-long-get-tech-about-it--53893511https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53893511Fri, 19 May 2023 15:30:02 +0000UBNGOIn our final episode of season 11, Aalia is joined by Johannes Bhakdi, the Founder and CEO of Quantgene. Jo brings his expertise in the biotech industry as they discuss the use of AI and genomics in preventative healthcare, to aid in the early...2147access,ai,biotech,disease,disparities,emotional,genome,genomics,good,health,healthcare,human,innovation,intelligence,interview,medical,podcast,preventative,prevention,socialfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e94-starting-a-business-in-a-down-economy--53838133
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53318817Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:10:01 +0000UBNGOIn this episode of UNSUGARCOATED with Aalia, we sit down with Steve Longi, an award-winning producer in the film industry. Together, they discuss how he leverages emotional intelligence to establish authentic relationships and cultivate a success...
]]>2417falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e86-parenting-with-intention--53240904https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53240904Fri, 17 Mar 2023 20:19:40 +0000UBNGOIn this episode, Aalia is joined by Katherine Winter Sellery, founder of the Conscious Parenting Revolution! She highlights that emotional intelligence is about being present and aware in your interactions with your children, rather than being...2267acting,awareness,change,character,development,directing,emotional,emotions,empathy,film,filmmaking,good,human,industry,intelligence,positive,production,raising,social,storytellingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e85-emotional-intelligence-be-humble-but-inspire-people--53153096https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53153096Fri, 10 Mar 2023 16:25:01 +0000UBNGOIn this episode, Aalia invites Anthony Francisco, a seasoned Illustrator and Creative Director, to explore how emotional intelligence and representation in media are connected, and how his background inspired him to create wonderful designs like...2295and,artist,behind,careers,character,concept,creative,design,digital,entertainment,film,gaming,illustration,inspiration,news,process,profile,scenes,television,thefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e84-emotional-intelligence-comic-books-ai-what-s-the-connection--53086533In this episode, Aalia invites B Earl, a comic book writer and filmmaker working with Marvel Entertainment, to explore how comic books have the potential to deepen people's emotional intelligence and make the world more empathic, understanding, and connected. Additionally, B Earl will share his predictions on the impact of AI on the development of the comics industry. Like, comment, and subscribe! Stay connected with your host on IG: @aalia_unsugarcoated Stay connected to our guest: @b.earlwriter]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53086533Fri, 03 Mar 2023 18:33:47 +0000UBNGOIn this episode, Aalia invites B Earl, a comic book writer and filmmaker working with Marvel Entertainment, to explore how comic books have the potential to deepen people's emotional intelligence and make the world more empathic, understanding, and...In this episode, Aalia invites B Earl, a comic book writer and filmmaker working with Marvel Entertainment, to explore how comic books have the potential to deepen people's emotional intelligence and make the world more empathic, understanding, and connected. Additionally, B Earl will share his predictions on the impact of AI on the development of the comics industry. Like, comment, and subscribe! Stay connected with your host on IG: @aalia_unsugarcoated Stay connected to our guest: @b.earlwriter]]>2464falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e83-artist-george-khouri-don-t-just-trust-the-process-embrace-it--50491625

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Kushalchoksi.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48381267Thu, 27 Jan 2022 17:57:40 +0000UBNGOIn Episode 71, Kushal Choksi shares his story of how surviving the tragedy of 9/11 altered his path and encouraged a life of living in the present. After such a traumatic experience and close encounter with death, Kushal was forced to question the...
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Kushalchoksi.com]]>31189/11,aalia,be,breath,choski,elements,guilt,hook,kushal,lanius,meditation,sandy,sky,spirituality,survivors,towers,trauma,truffles,twin,yogafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e70-challenges-facing-the-cannabis-industry-in-2022-with-matt-gray--48350872
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IG: @hedoskin]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48156381Thu, 06 Jan 2022 21:49:59 +0000UBNGOIn Episode 68, Christy Buss, joins us to share her story and speak on the challenges shared by women leaders in relation to her own journey of entrepreneurship. Discussing her own perspective of what female entrepreneurship looks like and how her...
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IG: @hedoskin]]>3097aalis,buss,christy,dance,empowerment,entrepreneur,female,future,healthy,hedo,hedonism,is,lanius,leader,living,self-care,self-love,skincare,the,wellbeingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e67-icons-trauma-and-hope-with-dr-mathew-knowles--48111507
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IG: @aprildiamondmusic]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46714057Mon, 27 Sep 2021 21:02:06 +0000UBNGOOn Episode 65, Singer/Songwriter April Diamond joins us for our season finale to share her experience in the music industry and her inspiration to live her purpose. Diamond discusses what her motivation is and what it means to live out your dreams...
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IG: @tevthefilmmaker]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46503549Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:05:12 +0000UBNGOTevin Everett, award winning filmmaker, discusses on UNSUGARCOATED with Aalia his inspiration to become a writer and director after being in the Navy for nearly 9 years (07:25). Everett wanted to become a filmmaker because he wanted to tell stories...
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IG: @tevthefilmmaker]]>3007call,delaware,determination,director,diversity,don’s,everett,filmmaking,growing,hires,impact,list,military,producer,representation,social,tevin,the,writingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e62-synchronicity-adds-value-to-life-and-society-with-sky-nelson-isaacs--46400343
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Synchronicityinstitute.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46400343Tue, 07 Sep 2021 14:30:14 +0000UBNGOSky Nelson-Issacs, physicist, musician, and author, sits down with Aalia to discuss his view and vision for a better future, which consists of inviting synchronicity and flow into our lives. He defines synchronicity (07:30) and explains how we can...
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Synchronicityinstitute.com]]>3096empower.,flow,growth,healing,impact,in,into,leap,living,nelson-isaacs,perseverance,policy,self-help,sky,social,synchronicity,the,wholenessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e61-leading-men-in-today-s-world-with-jason-jimenez-and-fredrick-douglas-bussey--46315034

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IG:@frederick.bussey]]>3320bipoc,black,business,bussey,entrepreneur,entrepreneurship,families,fatherhood,frederick,jason,jimenez,jr.,management,marriage,self-ownershipfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e60-embrace-your-superpower-with-nazanin-nour--46207842

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matthewwalzer.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46121557Tue, 17 Aug 2021 14:30:04 +0000UBNGOIn Episode 59 of UNSUGARCOATED with Aalia, Disability Advocate and Public Speaker, Matthew Walzer shares his journey from childhood to being at the center of one of the biggest milestones for Disability Inclusion in the history of everyday clothing...

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wesleytking.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46031295Tue, 10 Aug 2021 15:00:20 +0000UBNGOIn episode 58, Wesley King, co-author of the best-selling book series The Wizenard Series, along with ten other novels, works to promote literacy for young people by writing stories that are truly relatable to a middle grade audience. King, who...

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For more information on Unsugarcoated Media or your award-winning host, go to www.UnsugarcoatedMedia.com and stay connected with Aalia on IG: @aalia_unsugarcoated]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45010550Tue, 25 May 2021 14:10:09 +0000UBNGOIn this episode, Aalia sits down in-studio with Jonathan George to discuss personal branding. Jonathan George is no simple cut-throat ad man, however. His company, Unleash Your Rockstar, focuses on personal branding through personal empowerment and...


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For more information on UNSUGARCOATED Media or your award-winning host, go to www.UnsugarcoatedMedia.com and stay connected with Aalia on IG: @aalia_unsugarcoated. Clubhouse: @aalia_lanius]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44882016Tue, 18 May 2021 14:30:03 +0000UBNGOIn Ep 55 of UNSUGARCOATED with Aalia, your favorite host sits down with Starlight Runner CEO, Jeff Gomez, a film and TV producer who overcame disability and a hard scrap childhood (12:35) to work on some of the biggest franchises from Disney, 20th...

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For more information on UNSUGARCOATED Media or your award-winning host, go to www.UnsugarcoatedMedia.com and stay connected with Aalia on IG: @aalia_unsugarcoated. Clubhouse: @aalia_lanius]]>309420th,avatar,cameron,caribbean,century,company,disney,entertainment,fox,hot,james,mattel,of,pictures,pirates,sony,the,walt,wheelsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-54-ali-sabet-and-joseph-lanius-how-are-nfts-empowering-creatives--44755651
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For more information on UNSUGARCOATED Media or your award-winning host, go to www.UnsugarcoatedMedia.com and stay connected with Aalia on IG: @aalia_unsugarcoated]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44617073Tue, 04 May 2021 14:25:05 +0000UBNGOIn episode 53, Aalia Lanius and guest co-host, Sarah Jayne Johnson, share a deep, emotional, and relevant conversation with trauma recovery coach and narcissistic personality disorder specialist, Erica Lauren— a survivor helping other victims of...
For more information on UNSUGARCOATED Media or your award-winning host, go to www.UnsugarcoatedMedia.com and stay connected with Aalia on IG: @aalia_unsugarcoated]]>3041aalia,abuse,coaches,disorder,emotional,empowerment,lanius,life,media,mindset,narcissism,narcissistic,personality,recovery,survivors,therapy,transformation,trauma,unsugarcoated,withfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e52-dr-grace-lee-articulation-secrets-to-empower-the-social-advocate--44501575

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IG: @KentSpeakman

Website: https://www.knekttv.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43237761Tue, 02 Feb 2021 15:15:08 +0000UBNGOIn Episode 44, host Aalia Lanius and Kent Speakman discuss the constant change and growth of the media and television industry, and the critical role of socially conscious media in this pandemic. In a world where everyone is stuck at home consuming...



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IG: @KentSpeakman

Website: https://www.knekttv.com/]]>2942activism,awareness,change,conscious,crisis,empowerment,for,influencer,inspiration,issues,kent,knekt,media,music,production,series,social,socially,speakman,televisionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e43-sharet-garcia-founder-of-undocuprofessionals-on-daca-and-fighting-for-opportunity--43129634


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To learn more about Sharet Garcia’s UndocuProfessionals, check out its website: UndocuProfessionalsnetwork.com and its instagram: @UndocuProfessionals]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43129634Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:41:26 +0000UBNGOWhen Sharet Garcia crossed the border to the United States, all she knew was that she’d follow her mother anywhere. Now, after years of both women fighting for Garcia to get the education that her mother lacked, Garcia joins Aalia for an intelligent...


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IG: @Josh_Fogel]]>3074activist,art,black,blm,change,empowerment,fogel,for,january,josh,journalism,justice,lives,matter,photographer,photography,political,portraiture,social,streetfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e40-the-social-impact-of-comic-culture-with-michael-uslan--42799990

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Learn more about Create Now on their website: createnow.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42009381Tue, 17 Nov 2020 15:00:17 +0000UBNGOIn episode 36, Aalia meets with Jill Gurr to discuss her nonprofit organization, Create Now. As the podcast begins, Gurr explains how she transitioned from an impressive career in script supervising to working on the frontlines with vulnerable...


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Join BEAUTYKWEEN here!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41764526Tue, 03 Nov 2020 15:35:10 +0000UBNGOIn Episode 34, Aalia welcomes co-founders of the new virtual beauty platform BEAUTYKWEEN; Richie Rich, a renowned American fashion designer, legendary Club Kid, and pop culture star and Mister D, celebrity collaborator and beauty brand guru. The...

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Join BEAUTYKWEEN here!]]>2692all,artist,beauty,club,coming,community,discrimination,equality,fashion,for,human,is,kids,lgbt,lgbtq+,makeup,out,rights,who,worldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e33-fathers-men-society-we-can-do-better-with-patrick-erlandson--41663854
To learn more about Patrick’s efforts to prevent and end human trafficking, visit seeitendit.com

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For more information on Unsugarcoated Media or your award-winning host, go to www.UnsugarcoatedMedia.com and stay connected with Aalia on IG: @aalia_unsugarcoated]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41663854Tue, 27 Oct 2020 15:17:57 +0000UBNGOSeason 5 premieres with Episode 33!! Aalia is joined by Patrick Erlandson––Founder of Father-Con and See It End It Human Trafficking. Patrick shares the tragic story that inspired him to fight against human trafficking (5:05). He focuses on prevention...
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For more information on Unsugarcoated Media or your award-winning host, go to www.UnsugarcoatedMedia.com and stay connected with Aalia on IG: @aalia_unsugarcoated]]>2980advocates,against,crimes,empowerment,end,fatherhood,human,humanity,nonprofits,sex,social,traffickingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e32-building-an-empire-while-helping-society-with-futurestream-founder-javier-laval--41066286https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41066286Tue, 22 Sep 2020 17:30:37 +0000UBNGOOver the course of his career, Ultimate Creative Director and Entrepreneur, Javier Laval has collaborated with companies and artists such as Nike, Pony, Kanye West, Jay Z, and Usher. In this episode, Aalia learns that it was observing discrimination...3061angeles,artists,california,creative,creatives,entertainment,footwear,futurestream,industry,livestreaming,livestreams,los,luxury,men's,monetizing,musicians,nightlife,platforms,puerto,ricofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e31-from-football-to-protests-49ers-female-sports-photojournalist-kym-fortino-tackles-it-all--40917109https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40917109Tue, 15 Sep 2020 17:36:19 +0000UBNGOKym Fortino started out with a passion to document her kids playing sports and it led to becoming an official team photojournalist for the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers. 13 seasons later, she is sharing what it’s been like to tell that story through...275549ers,biracial,breast,cancer,football,fortino,francisco,kym,lovers,photography,photojournalism,photojournalist,protest,san,sports,survivorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e30-what-does-cancer-look-like-with-luna-peak-foundation-s-melody-lomboy-and-gracelyn-bateman--40777075https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40777075Tue, 08 Sep 2020 17:19:02 +0000UBNGOWhat does it mean to have cancer, survive it and then use that to help other cancer survivors go through their own journey? Just ask Aalia and her friends Melody Lomboy and Gracelyn Batemen, with Luna Peak Foundation. In this episode, they speak on...2611falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e29-blogger-ashli-lyric-on-creating-awareness-for-young-black-law-students--40624119https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40624119Tue, 01 Sep 2020 14:20:20 +0000UBNGOAalia takes this opportunity to amplify the voice of young female Black law student, Ashli Lyric. The Spelman graduate and soon to be attorney has become vocal through blogging about her experience as one of seven people of color in her entire...2964alpha,ashli,black,college,culture,dickinson,dnice,entrepreneurs,harris,hbcu,in,kamala,kappa,law,lives,matter,school,spelman,women,youngfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e28-former-beverly-hills-mayor-john-mirisch-on-serving-your-community-and-breaking-the-political-mold--40478651https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40478651Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:20:12 +0000UBNGOCurrent City Council Member and former Beverly Hills Mayor, John Mirisch, shares his ideas, concerns and values as a man deeply compelled to serve the communities. For anyone who thinks that a person out of a city known for lavish and wealthy people...2493beverly,bipartisan,california,city,community,council,democrats,government,hills,independents,is,leadership,local,mayor,policies,politics,public,republican,sacramento,whatfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e27-latinx-cross-cultural-art-with-fine-artists-antonio-pelayo-and-isaac-pelayo--40400999https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40400999Tue, 18 Aug 2020 07:44:00 +0000UBNGOFine artists, Antonio Pelayo and his son, Isaac Pelayo join Aalia to discuss their journey as world-known creatives using their art to support the LatinX communities and bring awareness to social issues. Every father and son could learn a lot from...2930and,art,artist,black,blm,brown,community,disney,fine,ink,kobe,latino,latinx,lives,matter,murals,painter,racism,street,tiktokfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e26-shannon-lanier-on-unlearning-racism--40274401https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40274401Tue, 11 Aug 2020 22:46:44 +0000UBNGOIn the spirit of leadership, who better to have a conversation with than a descendant of one of America’s founding fathers on our ancestral history and unlearning racism? Author, global news anchor, & TV personality, Shannon LaNier, the...2723america,american,anchor,antiracism,black,history,houston,jefferson,lanier,lives,matter,multiculturalism,news,of,presidents,racism,shannon,slavery,statues,thomasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e25-what-is-the-ab218-law-with-legal-advocates-sam-dordulian-and-arpineh-yeremian--34661629https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34661629Tue, 30 Jun 2020 18:04:03 +0000UBNGOOn October 13, 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 218, to protect the rights of survivors of childhood sexual assault which will provide for a three-year “look-back window” for previously time-barred claims. This means after...3404ab218,about,advocates,assault,is,law,legal,molestation,of,sexual,victims,whatfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e24-mental-health-building-with-success-trainer-aanchal-vashistha--32700793https://api.spreaker.com/episode/32700793Tue, 23 Jun 2020 19:39:15 +0000UBNGOS3 E8: On this episode of Unsugarcoated with Aalia, Aalia is joined by a familiar face—Author and Certified Success Trainer Aanchal Vashistha(@aanchalvash). Aanchal shares her powerful story(3:55) and speaks on the importance of mental health...3003and,building,health,identify,identifying,illness,is,mental,survivor,trauma,wellness,whatfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e23-the-power-of-art-with-pixopop-creator-ali-sabet--30805738https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30805738Tue, 16 Jun 2020 14:25:06 +0000UBNGOS3 E7: Iranian-American Painter Ali Sabet(@sabet) joins Unsugarcoated with Aalia to discuss the role his immigrant background played in influencing both his art and mental health(3:10). Sabet details the powerful energy that goes into his art(5:35)...3027aalia,and,art,artists,creator,energy,health,iranianartists,is,mental,of,pixipop,pixopop,unsugarcoated,whatfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e22-diversity-travel-coronavirus-with-dr-calvin-d-sun--29916640https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29916640Tue, 09 Jun 2020 14:25:16 +0000UBNGOS3 E6: This week’s episode is centered around coronavirus, diversity and the power of traveling, and Unsugarcoated with Aalia has the perfect guest to tackle all three. Founder of Monsoon Diaries, Dr. Calvin D. Sun joins Aalia this week to speak on an...2864&,aalia,calvin,coronavirus,d.,diversity,dr.,drcalvindsun,sun,travel,unsugarcoated,withfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e21-det-moses-castillo-former-la-deputy-da-on-police-brutality-george-floyd-protests--29509540
Stay connected: www.UnsugarcoatedMedia.com or on IG: @aalia_unsugarcoated]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29509540Fri, 05 Jun 2020 00:47:16 +0000UBNGOAalia draws an emotional analogy between her fight with cancer and much of the country’s current fight for justice(2:20). This week’s guests, former Los Angeles County Deputy DA Samuel Dordulian(@dlawgroup) and retired LAPD Detective Moses...
Stay connected: www.UnsugarcoatedMedia.com or on IG: @aalia_unsugarcoated]]>3064falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e20-guests-principal-rahh-b-j-abron-esq-on-racism-and-police-brutality-black-is-beautiful--29509293
Stay connected: www.UnsugarcoatedMedia.com or on IG: @aalia_unsugarcoated]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29509293Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:44:00 +0000UBNGOAalia introduces this weeks’ guests, Revolutionary Educator Amen Rahh(@principalrahh) and Super Lawyer B.J.Abron(@bjabron), by aggressively addressing the state of the country(0:45). Amen and B.J. explain the mixed feelings of devastation and...
Stay connected: www.UnsugarcoatedMedia.com or on IG: @aalia_unsugarcoated]]>3507falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e19-breaking-down-walls-w-nneka-enurah--28840459https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28840459Tue, 02 Jun 2020 14:20:16 +0000UBNGOOn this week of Unsugarcoated with Aalia, Aalia is joined by Digital Development Executive of Hello Sunshine Nneka Enurah(@Nneka_E). Enurah shares what it’s like to get an opportunity in the entertainment industry(8:05) and the different set of rules...3093aalia,nneka,unsugarcoatedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e18-getting-zen-mentality-w-enrico-moses-and-sean-rimokh--28296571https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28296571Tue, 26 May 2020 14:05:12 +0000UBNGOUnsugarcoated with Aalia comes full circle this episode, as Aalia is joined by the co-founders of Zen House, Enrico Moses(@enricomoses) and Sean Rimokh(@seanzen). The Zen House duo breaks down how sharing emotions increases emotional...3093aalialanus,enricomoses,seanrimokh,unsugarcoated,zenhouse,zenmentalityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e17-bridging-worlds-through-creativity-w-media-mogul-larry-namer--27667650
Like, comment and subscribe. Stay connected with your host on IG: @aalia_unsugarcoated]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27667650Tue, 19 May 2020 14:35:06 +0000UBNGOS3 E1: In this season’s premiere of Unsugarcoated with Aalia, Aalia is joined by media mogul Larry Namer. Namer talks Aalia through his upbringing(6:40) and shares how he and his co-founder brought E! Entertainment to television screens...
Like, comment and subscribe. Stay connected with your host on IG: @aalia_unsugarcoated]]>2634aalia,creativity,diversity,eentertainment,entertainment,film,larrynamer,media,television,unsugarcoatedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e16-breaking-the-chains-w-johnny-elizalde--24399215https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24399215Thu, 26 Mar 2020 21:59:44 +0000UBNGOEPISODE 16: Got baggage? Don’t worry, Aalia, Alex and this episode’s guest, Editor-in-Chief of Bossmann Magazine(@thebossmannmagazine), Johnny Elizalde(@thebossmannmedia) will help you unpack it. After Aalia shares her own touching story(11:45), all...3006falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e15-go-with-the-flow-w-chelsea-vonchaz--24399212Disclaimer: This episode heavily features conversation on a natural bodily function that may make some listeners uncomfortable. If a woman’s period makes you uncomfortable and you wish to remain uncomfortable, this episode may not be for you. But if you want to become comfortable and educated on the subject of menstruation, Aalia, Alex and this episode’s guest, creator of HashtagHappyPeriod.org, Chelsea VonChaz(@chelseavonchaz) have got you covered. The women set out to destigmatize periods with conversations on menstrual education(12:25), sustainable menstruation products and potential solutions for homeless women(26:45), and tampons for the youth(29:30). As always, there’s rapid fire questions for this episode’s guest, Chelsea(37:50), and there’s even ghost talk(39:20)!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24399212Thu, 26 Mar 2020 21:59:12 +0000UBNGOEPISODE 15: Disclaimer: This episode heavily features conversation on a natural bodily function that may make some listeners uncomfortable. If a woman’s period makes you uncomfortable and you wish to remain uncomfortable, this episode may not be for...Disclaimer: This episode heavily features conversation on a natural bodily function that may make some listeners uncomfortable. If a woman’s period makes you uncomfortable and you wish to remain uncomfortable, this episode may not be for you. But if you want to become comfortable and educated on the subject of menstruation, Aalia, Alex and this episode’s guest, creator of HashtagHappyPeriod.org, Chelsea VonChaz(@chelseavonchaz) have got you covered. The women set out to destigmatize periods with conversations on menstrual education(12:25), sustainable menstruation products and potential solutions for homeless women(26:45), and tampons for the youth(29:30). As always, there’s rapid fire questions for this episode’s guest, Chelsea(37:50), and there’s even ghost talk(39:20)!]]>2716falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e14-using-art-to-heal-w-isabella-grosso--24399177https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24399177Thu, 26 Mar 2020 21:57:05 +0000UBNGOEPISODE 14: Aalia and Alex start this hard-hitting episode in a lighthearted way, as Alex shares big news(2:00) and speaks on the psychedelic power of mushrooms(3:50). The episode’s guest professional dancer and founder of the She Is Organization...2877falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e13-international-bikini-athlete-lauralie-chapados-shares-heartbreaking-reality-triumphs-and-goals--24062844


Lauralie Chapados started competing in 2015, when she was only 17 years old, by 2016 she had won her Pro Card. She placed as a runner-up at her Ms. Bikini Olympia debut just 2 years later, transforming herself from the inside out in the process. Having worked with body building legends such as Charles Glass, she gathered all the techniques in order to progress continually into the sport. As an international bikini athlete she has ranked and won in some of the most prestigious competitions in the world. In 2019 alone, she won 1st Place for 2019 Yamamoto Cup, 2nd Place for Arnold Classic Australia and 4th place for Ms. Olympia.

If you would like to learn more about Lauralie you can find her at @lauraliechap_ifbbpro

You can listen to this podcast in all major platforms and watch it on Youtube, just type in our podcast name!

Find your host on IG: @aalia_unsugarcoated

or

Visit www.UnsugarcoatedMedia.com for more information!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24062844Sat, 21 Mar 2020 18:00:12 +0000UBNGOEPISODE 13: Aalia and Alex welcome international bikini athlete, Lauralie Chapados,. Even though this young athlete has competed and won in some of the most prestigious competitions in the world like Ms. Bikini Olympia, Yamamoto Cup, and Arnold...


Lauralie Chapados started competing in 2015, when she was only 17 years old, by 2016 she had won her Pro Card. She placed as a runner-up at her Ms. Bikini Olympia debut just 2 years later, transforming herself from the inside out in the process. Having worked with body building legends such as Charles Glass, she gathered all the techniques in order to progress continually into the sport. As an international bikini athlete she has ranked and won in some of the most prestigious competitions in the world. In 2019 alone, she won 1st Place for 2019 Yamamoto Cup, 2nd Place for Arnold Classic Australia and 4th place for Ms. Olympia.

If you would like to learn more about Lauralie you can find her at @lauraliechap_ifbbpro

You can listen to this podcast in all major platforms and watch it on Youtube, just type in our podcast name!

Find your host on IG: @aalia_unsugarcoated

or

Visit www.UnsugarcoatedMedia.com for more information!]]>2640arnoldclassic,bodybuilding,lauraliechapados,muscles,podcast,unsugarcoatedpodcast,yamamotocupfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e12-talking-about-moms-losing-their-hit-with-high-performance-coach-kimberly-spencer--24062820


Kimberly is the founder of Crown Yourself which helps high achievers build their empire. She is an award-winning screenwriter, six-time WEGO Health Activist Award nominee, and author of Mind Full Meals: How to Dethrone Food Fears and Reign in a Body the Rules debuting in June 2020. Her 10 year track record in sales and entrepreneurship was recently featured in the Amazon Best Seller Book, The Start: Journey to Entrepreneurship. After being featured on The CW, ESPN, NPR, and Forbes we can attest Kimberly is kind of a big deal.



If you would like to learn more about Kimberly you can find her at @kimberly.spencer & @crownyourself

You can listen to this podcast in all major platforms and watch it on Youtube, just type in our podcast name!

You can find your host on IG at @aalia_unsugarcoated

or

Visit www.UnsugarcoatedMedia.com for more information!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24062820Fri, 20 Mar 2020 18:00:06 +0000UBNGOEPISODE 12: Aalia and Alex meet with Kimberly Spencer, award-winning high performance coach and trainer, Amazon best-selling co-author, and the founder of Crown Yourself — but above all, Kimberly proves positive energy is incredibly contagious....


Kimberly is the founder of Crown Yourself which helps high achievers build their empire. She is an award-winning screenwriter, six-time WEGO Health Activist Award nominee, and author of Mind Full Meals: How to Dethrone Food Fears and Reign in a Body the Rules debuting in June 2020. Her 10 year track record in sales and entrepreneurship was recently featured in the Amazon Best Seller Book, The Start: Journey to Entrepreneurship. After being featured on The CW, ESPN, NPR, and Forbes we can attest Kimberly is kind of a big deal.



If you would like to learn more about Kimberly you can find her at @kimberly.spencer & @crownyourself

You can listen to this podcast in all major platforms and watch it on Youtube, just type in our podcast name!

You can find your host on IG at @aalia_unsugarcoated

or

Visit www.UnsugarcoatedMedia.com for more information!]]>3001amazonbestsellingauthor,crownyourself,kimberlyspencer,performancecoach,podcast,unsugarcoatedpodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e11-young-black-and-hopeful-with-civil-trial-attorney-byron-abron--24062756
If you'd like to learn more about Byron, you can find him on IG: @bjabron


You can listen to this podcast in all major platforms and watch it on Youtube, just type in our podcast name!

You can find your host on IG at @aalia_unsugarcoated

or

Visit www.Unsugarcaotedmedia.com for more information!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24062756Thu, 19 Mar 2020 16:55:57 +0000UBNGOEPISODE 11:Byron J. Abron is a civil trial attorney with recognition as Top 40 Under 40, Top 100 in the state of California, as well as SuperLawyer Rising Star. Born in Compton, California, in this episode, Aalia and Alex discuss stereotypes of young...
If you'd like to learn more about Byron, you can find him on IG: @bjabron


You can listen to this podcast in all major platforms and watch it on Youtube, just type in our podcast name!

You can find your host on IG at @aalia_unsugarcoated

or

Visit www.Unsugarcaotedmedia.com for more information!]]>3014byronabron,superlawyer,trialattorney,unsugarcoatedpodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e10-raising-capital-do-it-like-a-boss-with-lauren-magura--23717526https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23717526Tue, 10 Mar 2020 16:01:16 +0000UBNGOEPISODE 10: Aalia and Alex are joined by Lauren Magura, CEO of Cinematcher and business strategist for Spectrevision, a film production company founded by Elijah Wood, to discuss the challenges of female entrepreneurs and raising capital. Lauren...2973aalia,ceoofcinematcher,elijahwood,laurenmagura,sectrevision,superbowl,unsugarcoatedpodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e9-enhancing-beauty-not-covering-it-with-tonia-green--23402035
If you would like to learn more about Tonia you can find her at @tongreenmakeup

You can listen to this podcast in all major platforms and watch it on Youtube, just type in our podcast name!S

Stay connected with your hosts on Instagram:@aalia_unsugarcoated & @alexxandracheca





#mua #celebrity #stylist #americanidol #jenniferlopez #americasgottalent #makeupdepartment #selfesteem #beauty #empower #empowermentpodcast #soyouthinkyoucandance #worldofdance #AliciaKeys #AlessiaCara]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23402035Tue, 03 Mar 2020 15:30:11 +0000UBNGOEPISODE 9: Aalia and Alex meet with Tonia Green, the one and only Emmy-nominated Makeup Department Head of your favorite shows like American Idol, America’s Got Talent, So You Think You Can Dance, World of Dance and Flirty Dancing. Aalia and Alex dig...
If you would like to learn more about Tonia you can find her at @tongreenmakeup

You can listen to this podcast in all major platforms and watch it on Youtube, just type in our podcast name!S

Stay connected with your hosts on Instagram:@aalia_unsugarcoated & @alexxandracheca





#mua #celebrity #stylist #americanidol #jenniferlopez #americasgottalent #makeupdepartment #selfesteem #beauty #empower #empowermentpodcast #soyouthinkyoucandance #worldofdance #AliciaKeys #AlessiaCara]]>3059toniagreen,unsugarcoastedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e8-making-a-difference-by-being-yourself-w-nazanin-nour--22388076


Actress and writer, Nazanin was born right outside of the nation’s capital to a traditional Persian family. An early entertainment junky before landing in Los Angeles, she has since become a TV & Film actor and recently co-wrote “Bad Status” which blends the serious topic of deportation and humor, and currently stars as a judge on "Persia’s Got Talent".]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22388076Tue, 04 Feb 2020 19:10:03 +0000UBNGOEPISODE 8: Hey SNL, are y’all hiring? Persia's Got Talent's Nazanin Nour is a great example of how a simple morning routine will help you keep your shit together! Aalia and Alex meet with the Iranian actress, famous for her talent and hilarious...


Actress and writer, Nazanin was born right outside of the nation’s capital to a traditional Persian family. An early entertainment junky before landing in Los Angeles, she has since become a TV & Film actor and recently co-wrote “Bad Status” which blends the serious topic of deportation and humor, and currently stars as a judge on "Persia’s Got Talent".]]>3057nazaninnour,unsugarcoatedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e7-kind-influence-it-s-a-real-thing-with-mark-shapiro--22168442

Visit http://unsugarcoatedmedia.com for more information on ”Unsugarcoated with Aalia & Alex” and the two brains behind it.

Find your hosts on IG: @aalia_unsugarcoated & @alexxandracheca]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22168442Tue, 28 Jan 2020 19:58:08 +0000UBNGOEPISODE 7: With Alex’s 25th birthday around the corner, her and Aalia discuss age and the conversation around women “getting older”. They are joined by Tedx Speaker Mark Shapiro, who is on a mission to fill the kindness void; inspiring businesses,...

Visit http://unsugarcoatedmedia.com for more information on ”Unsugarcoated with Aalia & Alex” and the two brains behind it.

Find your hosts on IG: @aalia_unsugarcoated & @alexxandracheca]]>2669aalia,alexxandracheca,markshapiro,tedx,unsugarcoatedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e6-the-college-drop-out-making-money-w-lauren-lee--21903605


Ladies, can you date someone who makes less than you?

Gentleman, can you date someone who makes more than you?



Lee is a speaker, motivator, former pageant queen, grad-school dropout and founder of multi-million dollar e-commerce brands. At 23, she founded LadyBoss Glasses and a women’s wellness brand called Live Jiva. At 25 years old, she’s now an internationally known 8-figure entrepreneur with her brands being featured on E! News, OWN, MSNBC, Fox Business, and billboards in Times Square. Lauren has worked with Kevin Harrington from ABC’s Shark Tank, and is now passing along what she’s learned through her coaching, lectures, and online courses on her learning platform, MoneyBunny.

You can find Lauren at @laurenlee.official on Instagram and at http://moneybunny.co]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21903605Tue, 21 Jan 2020 05:35:29 +0000UBNGOEPISODE 6:Aalia and Alex meet with Lauren to talk about e-commerce, the darn* influencers, money and the impact on finding love, growing business with social media, and all the untraditional turns Lauren has made to be the successful woman she is...


Ladies, can you date someone who makes less than you?

Gentleman, can you date someone who makes more than you?



Lee is a speaker, motivator, former pageant queen, grad-school dropout and founder of multi-million dollar e-commerce brands. At 23, she founded LadyBoss Glasses and a women’s wellness brand called Live Jiva. At 25 years old, she’s now an internationally known 8-figure entrepreneur with her brands being featured on E! News, OWN, MSNBC, Fox Business, and billboards in Times Square. Lauren has worked with Kevin Harrington from ABC’s Shark Tank, and is now passing along what she’s learned through her coaching, lectures, and online courses on her learning platform, MoneyBunny.

You can find Lauren at @laurenlee.official on Instagram and at http://moneybunny.co]]>2962falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e5-responsible-media-bringing-awareness-to-the-realities-of-child-sex-trafficking-with-director-julia-verdin--21653939


They speak about sex trafficking, a problem society wants to overlook, but is happening in our backyards, the grooming process and the perceived “appearance” of a sex trafficker (Spoiler Alert: one was a Chinese grandmother), the reality of survivors coming back home, the phycological issues survivors have to live with, and what the public can do. They also talk about the precautions and the huge impact a simple “how are you?” can have on strangers and friends.



One of Hollywood’s leading independent producers, Julia Verdin has produced 36 feature films produced to date. Julia has received industry attention as a director of "Lost Girls" currently on Amazon Prime. The film has won Best Social Impact film award and is broadcasted as part of educational programs on sex trafficking of minors.



Visit http://unsugarcoatedmedia.com for more information on ”Unsugarcoated with Aalia & Alex” and the two brains behind it.

Find your hosts on IG: @aalia_unsugarcoated & @alexxandracheca]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21653939Tue, 14 Jan 2020 15:00:17 +0000UBNGOEPISODE 5:Aalia and Alex sit with one of Hollywood's leading independent producers, Julia Verdin, and founder of Artists for Change, whose mission it is to create media to raise awareness on key social issues and to help educate and encourage other...


They speak about sex trafficking, a problem society wants to overlook, but is happening in our backyards, the grooming process and the perceived “appearance” of a sex trafficker (Spoiler Alert: one was a Chinese grandmother), the reality of survivors coming back home, the phycological issues survivors have to live with, and what the public can do. They also talk about the precautions and the huge impact a simple “how are you?” can have on strangers and friends.



One of Hollywood’s leading independent producers, Julia Verdin has produced 36 feature films produced to date. Julia has received industry attention as a director of "Lost Girls" currently on Amazon Prime. The film has won Best Social Impact film award and is broadcasted as part of educational programs on sex trafficking of minors.



Visit http://unsugarcoatedmedia.com for more information on ”Unsugarcoated with Aalia & Alex” and the two brains behind it.

Find your hosts on IG: @aalia_unsugarcoated & @alexxandracheca]]>2458aalia,alex,artistforchange,juliaverdin,producers,unsugarcoatedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e4-is-your-soul-being-fed-with-jennifer-gimenez--21424734


Actress, model, reality star and now one of the nation’s leading advocates on addiction recovery, Jennifer Gimenez was discovered at the tender age of 13. Quickly ascending to international stardom appearing on 100's of magazine covers such as Vogue, Bazaar, Marie Claire, and youngest model ever to appear on the cover of American Elle, Gimenez has also appeared in movies Blow, Vanilla Sky, Corky Romano, and Charlie's Angels.



Unprepared for the trappings of Hollywood fame, Gimenez found herself at the mercy of her own drug & alcohol demons. After her recovery she starred on VH1's hit Sober House Seasons 1 & 2, Celebrity Rehab Season 5, Rehab With Dr.Drew Season 6. Now 13 years sober, Gimenez uses her story to help others battling addiction, eating disorders, mental illness, and spreads her message of hope and recovery as well as fighting to break the stigma surrounding addiction. In January 2019 Gimenez was highlighted on the cover of Recovery Today Magazine and recently presented her first TEDx Talk.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21424734Tue, 07 Jan 2020 15:00:13 +0000UBNGOEPISODE 4:One of the deepest conversations Unsugarcoated podcast has had yet—Aalia and Alexandra bring in Jennifer Gimenez to talk about modeling and selling sex through pictures at only 14 years old, escaping traumas through alcohol and drugs, the...


Actress, model, reality star and now one of the nation’s leading advocates on addiction recovery, Jennifer Gimenez was discovered at the tender age of 13. Quickly ascending to international stardom appearing on 100's of magazine covers such as Vogue, Bazaar, Marie Claire, and youngest model ever to appear on the cover of American Elle, Gimenez has also appeared in movies Blow, Vanilla Sky, Corky Romano, and Charlie's Angels.



Unprepared for the trappings of Hollywood fame, Gimenez found herself at the mercy of her own drug & alcohol demons. After her recovery she starred on VH1's hit Sober House Seasons 1 & 2, Celebrity Rehab Season 5, Rehab With Dr.Drew Season 6. Now 13 years sober, Gimenez uses her story to help others battling addiction, eating disorders, mental illness, and spreads her message of hope and recovery as well as fighting to break the stigma surrounding addiction. In January 2019 Gimenez was highlighted on the cover of Recovery Today Magazine and recently presented her first TEDx Talk.]]>2871jennifergimenez,unsugarcoastedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e3-karina-miller-and-navigating-hollywood-on-her-terms--20902922


Karina’s career has included work in television, off Broadway theater as general manager and producer before landing in Los Angeles where she formed Sparkhouse Media. She has produced films such as The Big Ask which was nominated for the New American Cinema Award and To The Bone, starring Lily Collins and Keanu Reeves, which premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival as part of the U.S. Dramatic Competition. Karina's most recent feature film Semper Fi which stars Jai Courtney, Nat Wolff, and Leighton Meester.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20902922Mon, 23 Dec 2019 18:15:16 +0000UBNGOEPISODE 3:Karina Miller, who has over 20 years of experience in the entertainment field. From television, off Broadway theater to film production. They talk about women in film, the not so glamours Hollywood life, work and a “balanced life”, as...


Karina’s career has included work in television, off Broadway theater as general manager and producer before landing in Los Angeles where she formed Sparkhouse Media. She has produced films such as The Big Ask which was nominated for the New American Cinema Award and To The Bone, starring Lily Collins and Keanu Reeves, which premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival as part of the U.S. Dramatic Competition. Karina's most recent feature film Semper Fi which stars Jai Courtney, Nat Wolff, and Leighton Meester.]]>2983falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e2-addiction-masks-and-redemption-with-phillip-andrew-barbb--20901489https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20901489Mon, 23 Dec 2019 18:10:02 +0000UBNGOEPISODE 2:Aalia and Alex welcome 2x Emmy-nominated unscripted television producer, speaker, and performance coach, Phillip Andrew Barbb. Today we talk about alcohol addiction, death and mourning, self-destruction, and the steps Phillip took to save...2970falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e1-your-super-cool-hosts-on-toxic-relationships--20901435


Meanwhile, the much younger engaged nutritionist, writer, and techie, Alexandra, is co-host and co-producer of Unsugarcoated Podcast. As a nutritionist and fitness coach, Alexandra helps people achieve their health and wellness goals through nutrition, exercise, and a little tough love. Aside from her active life, Alexandra is also a published author at CSULB. Her love for technology led her to earn a Web Dev and Computer Sci certification from UCLA, in addition to her bachelor’s degree in Political Sci and minor in Psychology.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20901435Sun, 22 Dec 2019 18:05:06 +0000UBNGOEPISODE 1: Your super cool hosts Aalia Lanius and Alexandra Checa introduce themselves to the podcast world in this one on one interview with each other where they talk about toxic relationships, friendships in today’s world, and how easy it is to...


Meanwhile, the much younger engaged nutritionist, writer, and techie, Alexandra, is co-host and co-producer of Unsugarcoated Podcast. As a nutritionist and fitness coach, Alexandra helps people achieve their health and wellness goals through nutrition, exercise, and a little tough love. Aside from her active life, Alexandra is also a published author at CSULB. Her love for technology led her to earn a Web Dev and Computer Sci certification from UCLA, in addition to her bachelor’s degree in Political Sci and minor in Psychology.]]>3368falsefull