E15: I'm not dead talks to Jill Lyons

I'm not dead talks to Elizabeth Kranz, Nadene Cherry and Irini Lygnos— three women whose journey to loving themselves have been different and yet share a common thread among them. Self-love is never about perfection; more about acknowledging your worth, honoring your journey, and being gentle with yourself through both triumphs and challenges. It's a reminder that self-love isn't static—it evolves with us, through all the different phases of our lives.   Elizabeth Kranz is a remarkable woman whose talents extend far beyond her stunning jewelry creations. While she has a keen eye for vintage treasures to share with others, her true essence lies in the many layers that define her journey—layers that go far deeper than her radiant appearance or the exquisite pieces she curates. A single mother, Elizabeth sought peace and solitude away from the chaos of city life, navigating the challenges of owning a business, going through a difficult divorce, and embracing her truth as she came out later in life. Throughout it all, she has faced her struggles with grace and humility, confronting both personal wounds and the pressures society places on us with courage and resilience.   Nadene Cherry, is corporate Meditation Leader + Speaker, on a mission to share her important message of empowering employees with Permission to Pause. She shares her personal practice with the most stressed out people of all – business people and leads meditations and mindfulness talks for companies. Her journey from the age of 16 working at Dairy Queen, to her early 20s of business school and tech sales, to finally discovering meditation at the age of 27 prepared her for where she is today on her self love tour. This woman screams she wants you to wear wherever you want and she means it when she says "It's never too late to come home to yourself".  Irini Lygnos is a recovery advocate and personal coach specializing in addiction recovery. She also hosts the "Crosstalk" podcast, which spreads a message of hope and shows that recovery is possible through relatable, powerful stories. Driven by her passion for recovery, Irini connects deeply with her audience, constantly refining the podcast's impact. She balances a busy life of work, meetings, social media, and personal well-being. While still finding balance, Crossta I'm Not Dead is hosted by Sarah Clary and Christina Glickman  Executive Producers: Julia Cassidy, Sarah Clary and Christina Glickman Audio editing, mixing, and sound design: Daniel William Gonzalez Music: Zach Lounsbury   Proof of life series brought to you by Parker Thatch www.parkerthatch.com   Follow I'm Not Dead @imnotdead.x  Subscribe for more imnotdeadx.com

I'm not dead talks to Stacy London, Clothilde Ewing, and Tanja Babich —three women who've navigated significant reinventions in their lives. Sometimes these "shifts or pivots" are moments of forced growth or willfully sought out. Their stories of resilience and change show how embracing transformation can lead to new opportunities, even when the path isn't easy.   Stacy London, renowned stylist and television personality from What Not to Wear, has undergone a transformative reinvention in the public eye. She now uses her platform to challenge stereotypes surrounding middle age, menopause, and the broader conversations about these often-taboo subjects. Through her empowering work, she encourages women to embrace this phase of life with confidence and encourages them to ask the tough questions they've been too afraid to voice. Stacy's reinvention also includes her exclusive fashion line at QVC and co-hosting her new show Wear Whatever the F You Want.    Clothilde Ewing's journey is one of continuous reinvention. From her early days as a journalist at CBS News to producing for The Oprah Winfrey Show, she's always reshaped her path through storytelling. A pivotal New York Times piece sparked a shift, inspiring Clothilde to not only change her own direction but to also transform the narrative for children of color, depicting them in stories filled with joy, belonging, and possibility, instead of focusing on struggle or excellence. Embracing change has become her driving force—both in her personal journey and in the stories she tells.   Tanja Babich is an Emmy Award-winning anchor whose primary talents include reading out loud and projecting an unflappable calm when it feels like the world is on fire. As the Canadian-born daughter of immigrants from remote corners of the planet, she was yelled at in several different languages growing up and credits her north-of-the-border upbringing for a sharp sense of humor. Tanja is such a supporter of women, she births only girls. Her three daughters - Addie, Lola and Jo - are the inspiration behind everything good she's ever done.   I'm Not Dead is hosted by Sarah Clary and Christina Glickman  Executive Producers: Julia Cassidy, Sarah Clary and Christina Glickman Audio editing, mixing, and sound design: Daniel William Gonzalez Music: Zach Lounsbury   Proof of life series brought to you by Parker Thatch www.parkerthatch.com   Follow I'm Not Dead @imnotdead.x  Subscribe for more imnotdeadx.com

I'm not dead talks to Cara Brophy, Avanti Kumar-Singh and Emily Strauss —three women who've faced grief in different ways. Their stories of strength, vulnerability, and courage show how embracing hardship and uncertainty can lead to healing and new possibilities within themselves.   Cara Brophy, a self-proclaimed pro at managing chaos. She has endured profound loss—from losing someone she loved in the 9/11 tragedy, to her 1st marriage ending in divorce, the death of her father, and losing her second love and father of her son to cancer. Through midlife crises, career shifts, and endless existential questions, she's now driven by one thing: seeking and speaking the truth   Avanti Kumar- Singh is an internationally recognized Ayurvedic practitioner, certified yoga therapist, and former ER doctor. Her approach brings together Western medicine with the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda that comes from her South Asian lineage. After her unexpected breast cancer diagnosis she took an innovative approach to healing, combining eastern and western medicine. We love Dr. Avanti's deep commitment to helping people feel better and live longer with her new best selling book, The Longevity Formula.    Emily Strauss took inspiration from her background in Art History and worldly travels to launch her fine jewelry brand, EF Collection. After the devastating loss of her son at just 39 days old she turned her grief into honoring her son with the Angels 4 Austin foundation. This initiative helps families in the NICU feel less alone in an extraordinarily difficult time as well as spreading awareness about PKD Now a mother of a beautiful daughter Emily has spoken so bravely and eloquently about this great loss, and how she has been able to use it to help so many people through personal jewelry that keeps their loved ones close to their hearts.    I'm Not Dead is hosted by Sarah Clary and Christina Glickman  Executive Producers: Julia Cassidy, Sarah Clary and Christina Glickman Audio editing, mixing, and sound design: Daniel William Gonzalez Music: Zach Lounsbury   Proof of life series brought to you by Parker Thatch www.parkerthatch.com   Follow I'm Not Dead @imnotdead.x  Subscribe for more imnotdeadx.com

I'm not dead talks to April Uchitel, Tina Wells and Purvi Padia—three women who have achieved remarkable success in business in their own unique ways. They have faced all the tropes and adversity that women often encounter in the business world, from navigating biases and breaking glass ceilings to balancing professional and personal demands. Despite the challenges, each has carved out their own path and found ways to thrive, offering powerful insights on resilience, leadership, and redefining success on their own terms.  April Uchitel is the former CEO of Violet Grey, where she helped shape the brand into a leading luxury beauty destination. She is also the co-founder of I am a Voter, an initiative aimed at increasing voter participation, and the CEO and co-founder of The Board, a consulting agency that brings together top industry experts to provide strategic advice to businesses. April's work spans across beauty, civic engagement, and business consulting, focusing on innovation and impact in each field.  Tina Wells, at 16 she launched her first business, setting the stage for an impressive career. She went on to create two seven-figure brands that gained major retail presence. Alongside her entrepreneurial success, Tina has authored 21 books, inspiring others with her expertise in business, leadership, and personal development.  Purvi Padia worked in the beauty and fashion space for 10 years until she left it all behind  to start something new.  After going back to school for interiors, she founded Purvi Padia Interiors with a focus on entertaining.. She is a UNICEF USA board member and the founder of Project LION, which supports India's vulnerable children. In addition to her design work, she co-founded REVELRY, a luxury tabletop collection. Purvi is deeply involved in philanthropy, serving on various boards, including Girls Inc. and UNICEF Next Generation. Her career blends creativity and social impact, making her a leader in both design and charity work..    I'm Not Dead is hosted by Sarah Clary and Christina Glickman  Executive Producers: Julia Cassidy, Sarah Clary and Christina Glickman Audio editing, mixing, and sound design: Daniel William Gonzalez Music: Zach Lounsbury   Proof of life series brought to you by Parker Thatch www.parkerthatch.com   Follow I'm Not Dead @imnotdead.x  Subscribe for more imnotdeadx.com    

Our guests today are the co hosts of the show, I'm not Dead, and these are their credits:   Sarah Clary: Professional Experience: Over 15 years as a brand whisperer who defined the look of crewcuts at J Crew, co-launched beauty brand Loveseen, and even did a stint on the reality TV series "Stylish with Jenna Lyons" (that was a weird time). Expertise: Can weigh in on a fashion editorial, reinvent a brand and mend her daughter's broken wrist all before 9am (I also had coffee). Career Objectives: Be kind. Be fair. Or don't call her.  Soft Skills: Oblivious when the guy who played Harry Potter sat right next to her but can easily identify where to find anything your heart desires (I still don't know his name).   Christina Glickman: Professional Experience: TEDx speaker, viewed over half millions times, (don't watch),  best-selling author, early advocate for clean beauty making waves with lawmakers in DC (I mean I met with Congress). Expertise: Founder of Xtra love army and hope injector. Career Objectives: Be a good mother and help women get out of their own way (I'm looking at you Sar). Soft Skills: Understands the importance of a good Adidas track suit and a Gucci accessory (I really do, you're really good at it) . I'm Not Dead is hosted by Sarah Clary and Christina Glickman  Executive Producers: Julia Cassidy, Sarah Clary and Christina Glickman Audio editing and mixing: Daniel William Gonzalez Music: Zach Lounsbury   Follow I'm Not Dead @imnotdead.x  Subscribe for more imnotdeadx.com

I'm Not Dead talks to Cindy Gallop and these are her credits:   Career Objectives: To blow shit up (I mean she is the Michael Bay of business).  Professional Experience: Entrepreneur and fierce advocate for change, 38 years of experience in brand building, launched the social sex tech platform MakeLoveNotPorn (immediate google if you don't know). Expertise: Pro sex, pro porn and pro knowing the difference. Awards: 2003 Advertising Woman of the Year, Cannes Lions jury president addressing gender inequality and bias (thank you, Cindy). Education: Being told she could sell ice to an eskimo and has taken risks ever since. Super Skills: Her version of self care is not having a husband or kids.     I'm Not Dead is hosted by Sarah Clary and Christina Glickman  Executive Producers: Julia Cassidy, Sarah Clary and Christina Glickman Audio editing and mixing: Daniel William Gonzalez Music: Zach Lounsbury   Follow I'm Not Dead @imnotdead.x  Subscribe for more imnotdeadx.com

I'm Not Dead talks to Aparna Nancherla and these are her credits:   Career Objectives: She's like wine you didn't order. Getting through chronic self doubt with her dry and absurd sense of humor (I'll have another glass). Awards: Named one of "The 50 Funniest People Right Now" by Rolling Stone.  Expertise: Stand up comedian and actress with a show called The Standups on Netflix, has graced the screen from appearances on Late Night with Stephen Colbert to Two Dope Queens on HBO (she was even in a Superbowl commercial with Michael Buble). Education: Moved from NY to LA in search of a better avocado (that's funny, that's because she wrote that, not us). Super Skills: Allowing us all to face our imposter syndrome through her book, Unreliable Narrator in which she says she has 'felt like a phony baloney in her career, personal life, body, brain, you name it' (I have no idea what she's talking about).   I'm Not Dead is hosted by Sarah Clary and Christina Glickman  Executive Producers: Julia Cassidy, Sarah Clary and Christina Glickman Audio editing and mixing: Daniel William Gonzalez Music: Zach Lounsbury   Follow I'm Not Dead @imnotdead.x  Subscribe for more imnotdeadx.com

I'm Not Dead talks to Jamie Lynn Sigler and these are her credits:   Career Objectives: Show up, be you,find grace in the acceptance of what comes back to you (it's ok to not always be ok). Awards: Although she may not always feel like a superhero, from where we sit we think she meets all the qualifications.  Expertise: You don't need to have MS to relate to and love her podcast Messy with Christina Applegate (it's like eavesdropping on their intimate conversations).  Education:  Growing up as a member of a New Jersey crime family. Super Skills: Thinking her audition to play Tony Soprano's daughter Meadow was for a show about singers (MAYBE SOPRANOS SHOULD BE A MUSICAL?).   I'm Not Dead is hosted by Sarah Clary and Christina Glickman  Executive Producers: Julia Cassidy, Sarah Clary and Christina Glickman Audio editing and mixing: Daniel William Gonzalez Music: Zach Lounsbury   Follow I'm Not Dead @imnotdead.x  Subscribe for more imnotdeadx.com

I'm Not Dead talks to Jill Lyons and these are her credits:   Career Objectives: If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. Awards: She ran productions for Oprah, head creative at All State, VP at Hawkeye and makes cocktails for the personal amusement of Ryan Reynolds.  Expertise: A "lander of planes" and "fixer" who believes problems aren't problems when they have solutions. Education: Chicago native, Second City veteran and dedicated yogi. Super Skills: Successful working mom and an excellent pun creator.   I'm Not Dead is hosted by Sarah Clary and Christina Glickman  Executive Producers: Julia Cassidy, Sarah Clary and Christina Glickman Audio editing and mixing: Daniel William Gonzalez Music: Zach Lounsbury   Follow I'm Not Dead @imnotdead.x  Subscribe for more imnotdeadx.com  

I'm Not Dead talks to Mary McGee and these are her credits:   Career Objectives: Stay calm, twist to throttle (if you don't know what that means watch her doc Motorcycle Mary). Awards: 30 year racing career, shattered gender norms and was the first woman to race motorcycles in the United States and the first PERSON to ride the baja 500 solo. Expertise: Believing the one constant you have as motorcyclist is to help others and always be kind (we believe that too). Education: Born in Alaska on the eve of WW2, started racing cars in 1957 and was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2018. Super Skill: After a New Year's Eve party in 1963 she began riding dirtbikes in the desert after being convinced by Steve McQueen (casual and very relatable).   I'm Not Dead is hosted by Sarah Clary and Christina Glickman  Executive Producers: Julia Cassidy, Sarah Clary and Christina Glickman Audio editing and mixing: Daniel William Gonzalez Music: Zach Lounsbury   Follow I'm Not Dead @imnotdead.x  Subscribe for more imnotdeadx.com