Standing On Who You Are: Interview With Lauren Shortt

Dr. Mariana Vergara, NP-C | CEO of Beauty Villa Vergara in Beverly Hills Dr. Mariana Vergara is a globally recognized cosmetic dermatologist and aesthetic medicine expert known for delivering natural and effective results. A Colombia-trained medical doctor with advanced surgical training, she refined her expertise at Florida International University and Harvard Medical School before founding her Beverly Hills medspa, Beauty Villa Vergara. She's worked with top plastic surgeons and dermatologists, treated high-profile clients, and is regularly recognized for her work in minimally invasive rejuvenation, laser technology, exosomes, and facial aesthetics. -- Lindsey Smolan   Catapulting beauty and fashion brands to their next level of business growth with powerful earned media coverage   http://www.vlivcommunications.com e. [email protected] p. 646.657.9451   Get our 2025 Lifestyle, Beauty + Fashion Editor Trend Report HERE https://www.instagram.com/marianalvergara/ VLIV Translation: Impact, Influence

Ashleigh Di Lello is the founder and creator of Bio Emotional Healing®, a revolutionary method based in neuroscience that helps her clients around the world finally break free from emotional trauma, limiting beliefs, anxiety, and the effects of chronic pain and illness. Despite being told by doctors she wouldn't live past her teenage years, she refused to give up and discovered the secret to rewiring the brain-body connection. She became an elite athlete, TV & Broadway star, entrepreneur, Brain Coach, and keynote speaker.   Free Brain-Body Blueprint:  https://ashleighdilello.com/freeblueprint/ Website: https://ashleighdilello.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ashleighdilello/

Shannon Stewart is a speaker, podcast host, and former runner-up on Season 1 of America's Next Top Model, where she became known for standing by her faith and convictions on national television. Today she hosts the Out of Focus Podcast, where she shares honest conversations about identity, faith, failure, and the redemption that only God can bring.   https://www.instagram.com/_shannon_stewart/ https://linktr.ee/shannon_stewart?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnqzCU8IEu4JiLjjaAMXhL2BxhIB4o59TxpIV2jVJG__UIMkQHBLEKecSQ7Gs_aem_EXr4dSLjtSFr6fz1L2hd6A

Pamela Brown is a multi award-winning CNN anchor and chief investigative correspondent, who currently anchors The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown weekdays from 10a to 12pET. As CNN's chief investigative correspondent, Brown led the network's investigative team when it exposed decades of coordinated sexual assault cover-ups within the U.S. Coast Guard. The series led to multiple congressional inquiries into the pattern of ignored misconduct, the resignation of a top official and a scathing USCG internal review vowing change. It also earned Brown and her team multiple awards, including the prestigious Edward R. Murrow award, the National Headliner award, and an award from the Center for Integrity in News Reporting for being an "example of impartial, objective and fair news reporting." Since joining CNN in 2013, Brown has also received Emmy nominations for her work exposing the Coast Guard cover-ups, her reporting on the Pulse nightclub shooting and the Manchester concert attack. Previously, Brown served as anchor of CNN Newsroom weekdays at 11aET, weekend primetime anchor, as well as CNN's senior Washington correspondent after serving on the network's voting integrity team covering the historic 2020 election. Prior to that, she was the Senior White House correspondent where she covered former President Donald Trump and his administration for all of the network's programs and platforms. Brown's reporting on the Trump administration covered key moments such as the special counsel's investigation into former President Donald Trump's campaign, two impeachment proceedings, the Covid pandemic, the controversial travel ban and child separation policies, and the firing of FBI Director James Comey. Prior to that, Brown served as CNN's Justice Correspondent with a focus on law enforcement, national security, and the U.S. Supreme Court, covering landmark decisions like the legalization of same-sex marriage. Brown has traveled the world reporting on some of the biggest global news stories, including in France, England, Denmark, Germany, Ireland and Japan. She has also conducted several high profile interviews, including with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton when she was the Democratic presidential nominee, as well as former Vice President Mike Pence when he was in office. Brown began her career at ABC7/WJLA-TV and NewsChannel8 in Washington D.C., where she became a Sunday evening anchor and a special projects reporter covering several national and international stories. Brown was one of the few local journalists to travel to earthquake-ravaged Haiti in January 2010 and later returned on her own to report on the rebuilding process in Port-au-Prince and the surrounding areas.   Pamela Will be hosting a Christian nationalism documentary on March 22nd https://www.instagram.com/pamelabrowncnn/ https://www.cnn.com/profiles/pamela-brown-profile#about  

Crista Dettelis, also known as the Content Fairy Godmother, is a personal brand strategist and online business mentor who helps creators, coaches, and entrepreneurs package their personality online and monetize their genius. She has been making a full-time income online for over 6 years, generated over a million dollars in digital revenue and helped thousands of women turn their stories, skills, and identities into profitable personal brands. Crista specializes in messaging, storytelling, and identity-driven marketing.Her work has helped everyday creators become fully self-employed, scale to multi-five-figure months, and build businesses rooted in who they truly are — not who they think they have to be.   Talking about storytelling and using social media  Crista took her personal story of her wedding dress being stolen in a true " turning you mess into your message" https://www.instagram.com/cristalina11/ https://cristalina.mykajabi.com/content-fairy-godmother-hq-1?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnCIoVwF8B3Ox69OE1Dv9qTGG2_hkvCQL3HU3GNAwwaz78CfrvJqXcC7RYEvs_aem_X2oS0vcQ1K9FotcfvaPw2w https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monefi-podcast/id1860098062  

Azriél Patricia. Azriél is a New York–based actress, singer, writer, and founder, and a self-reclaimed Nepo Baby. A graduate of NYU Tisch, she has appeared on Younger, High Maintenance, and Crashing, and held a recurring role on Katy Keene as one-third of Josie and the Pussycats. On stage, her work includes Notes From the Field (A.R.T., Second Stage, and the Notes from the Field adaptation), plus workshops/readings including Hell's Kitchen at The Public Theater, Iron John, and The Angelmakers. Beyond stage and screen, Azriél has built a thriving social media community for her sharp, cheeky take on Nepo Babies, creating content rooted in self-discovery and radical authenticity. She's the creator of an original series loosely based on her life, titled (No) Sex and the City, and the founder of SEELAH™, an artist-first visual media platform and cultural institution.   https://www.instagram.com/azrielpatricia/ https://www.instagram.com/seelahsanctuary/ https://linktr.ee/Azrielpatricia?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn_6hUkw4PORN5QR7rRMBKh-DvM8VN42qOoT1g_WhHyJZ9XOw9_OwQUwYs6Qw_aem_q4LLWRxuZuRASuZcnVrqzQ  

Monica first gained a following from Love Is Blind Season 8 as the only Latina contestant from Minnesota. Since then, she's used her platform to speak out against ICE brutality in Minnesota and around the country. Through personal stories about her Chilean father, she shares her fears for her city, sheds light on what's happening in Minnesota and how she is supporting her community.   https://www.instagram.com/the.monicadanus/ https://linktr.ee/the.monicadanus?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn_jf4Th1yl1HkoNmqVbwR7tBKhsrvLkwunlrX9oysfLiZr1bUa4Y_xG71F64_aem_5rMMd5xMbk7mgRk1r7Zxmg

Sean Kanan is a dynamic speaker and agent of positive change, with his TEDx Talk recently selected as TED's Editor's Choice. As an actor, writer, author, comedian, and Emmy® award-winning producer, Kanan first gained fame as the bad-boy "Mike Barnes" in Karate Kid III. In 2022, he reprised this iconic role in the hit series Cobra Kai, which became the top show on Netflix, enjoying widespread acclaim. Kanan is also known for his portrayal of 'Deacon Sharpe' on CBS's The Bold and the Beautiful, the most-watched daytime drama in the world, seen in dozens of countries. Notably, 2025 marks the 25th anniversary since Kanan first appeared in this role, making him the only actor to have ever portrayed the character. In 2021, Kanan won a Daytime Emmy® as Executive Producer and Creator of Studio City (Amazon Prime), where he was also nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor and Outstanding Writing Team. He has authored five books, including the best-selling Success Factor X and the award winning Way of the COBRA series His latest book, Way of the COBRA Couples, focuses on relationships and communication, co-written with his wife, Michele Kanan. Kanan actively engages in numerous charitable efforts, advocating for causes such as bullying awareness and animal advocacy, and serving as the international youth ambassador for Boo2Bullying.   https://www.instagram.com/sean.kanan/ https://actingdojo.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnXNRRjtueBO4r6v7tJkBDGJ3mHcl2WdxvftHHZRtxISAqlpw14BXWK2mRJio_aem_RiBtbCLhmXXDWJwavyNJWw  

 You might have seen Jordan March on the hit Netflix series Owning Manhattan .Jordan March is a managing partner of the Empire Collective Team at SERHANT. and is a distinguished 16-year veteran of the real estate industry. He is regarded as a pioneer and industry disrupter for his use of digital media, and he has closed over $1 Billion in sales. Jordan is at the forefront of major strategic shifts in the real estate industry and new development marketing. He implements progressive operational processes, technology, and marketing campaigns, and he leverages his experience in social and digital media by executing targeted sales campaigns to give developers, landlords, and sellers maximum exposure and an unmatched edge in any market. He has a consistent track record of trading listed homes at record prices, and he utilizes the latest technology and media channels to guide, empower, and advocate for his clients during the selling and buying process. Prior to joining SERHANT., Jordan was a Director of Sales at two of Manhattan's top firms as well as one of NYC's leading technology-driven sales brokerages, LG Fairmont. Under his management there, it was recognized by INC 5000 as one of the fastest growing organizations in the U.S. for two consecutive years. To date, he has managed and trained over 500 agents, many of which have gone on to great success and closed on some of the city's top listings. Jordan was also the Digital Sales Manager of an advertising network that partnered with Viacom, Meredith, Conde Nast, and Scripps Networks. While there, he oversaw multiple departments and successfully executed multi-channel marketing campaigns for Fortune 1500 companies such as UPS, Starburst, Overstock.com, Toyota, Canon, and Bank of America. Jordan has completed degrees at the Institute of Audio Research and St. John's University and has been featured in high-profile publications like the Wall Street Journal, Channel 1 News, MSNBC, The New York Times, and StreetEasy. One of Jordan's long-term goals is to further the movement of New Urbanism, helping to minimize the negative environmental impact of buildings by using a conscious approach to energy conservation, green technology, and sustainable architectural design and development. In his free time, Jordan loves to play with his kids, enjoy unique dining experiences, and meditate and dance. His interests include art, theatre, film, technology, and fashion, and he plays the violin and piano.   https://www.instagram.com/itsjordanmarch/ https://jordan-m.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnYyGtTLE1Cw05RD3ys8L77NqCxfbSBGr-EQi_fK6sERhv8LqRje0dpkbocRY_aem_0uggSsJR05_K8OZ7XwRDXA

Ashtyn is passionate about turning dreams into reality, she is a dynamic real estate agent with our prestigious Oppenheim Group in La Jolla. As a socialite, her extensive network and social connections are invaluable to the real estate industry. Her ability to navigate social circles can open doors to potential clients, referrals, and partnerships. Building and maintaining relationships key aspect of real estate, and her socialite status can provide you with a unique platform to showcase properties, attend high-profile events, and connect with influential individuals. Seen in the hit Netfilx Series Selling The OC.    Elevating the standard of luxury real estate, Ashtyn is an esteemed professional with a passion for delivering unparalleled experiences in the world of opulent living. As a connoisseur of fine properties, she specializes in curating bespoke real estate journeys for discerning clients. With a keen eye for architectural excellence and a commitment to personalized service, she navigates the intricate realm of luxury real estate with finesse. Let her guide you through a seamless journey of acquiring or selling exceptional homes, where sophistication meets extraordinary living.   https://www.instagram.com/ashtyyn/ https://ogroup.com/agents/ashtyn-zerboni/