Best Lauren Leopold Podcasts (2024)

1
How I went full time into my business & replaced my corporate salary in 12 months 44:53

8h ago44:53

44:53

You can have the business you dream of. You can have 10K months. You just need to know what it really takes to get there. That’s why in this episode I share how I went from the corporate world to being the boss of my own badass business. I used my 5 M’s framework: Mindset, Money, Merch, Messaging, and Marketing. Listen as I go through what each M r…

1
Dirty Dancing 1:01:35

19h ago1:01:35

1:01:35

Vanessa Zoltan and special guest Lauren Sandler meet in the Catskills to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about Dirty Dancing – one of our favorite movies of all time. This week we discuss the abortion plot line, Baby’s relationship with her father, and the difference between desire and love. We finish the episode with an intervi…

1
106 - Vegan Celebrations by Alicia C. Simpson 38:07

3d ago38:07

38:07

For party-going and party-throwing vegans everywhere―here are 150 vegantastic appetizers, entrées, drinks, and desserts, plus menu plans to make holidays and get-togethers a breeze! Celebrations mean food―lots of it! But if you, your family, or your friends are among the ever-growing millions of people eating vegan, you might be wondering: How can …

1
Ending Of: Titanic 24:54

8d ago24:54

24:54

For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Hannah and Vanessa break down the many endings of Titanic. They explore the meaning of the Heart of the Ocean diamond necklace and this movie's theology of heaven. As we mention in the episode, Hannah has a new book out! You can buy Hannah's new book, Clever Girl: Jurassic Park, here. --- If we give you butter…

1
105 - Plant-Based USA with Veronica Fil 1:20:31

8d ago1:20:31

1:20:31

Plant-based Eats USA: A Travel Guide to Eating Animal-free in America is a food guidebook for anyone looking for plant-forward or vegan-friendly travel experiences throughout the United States. This guidebook and directory highlights novel, innovative and climate-conscious dining options, and is ideal for anyone who's interested in incorporating mo…

1
From redundancy to a 10k Month Business: Rebecca’s Interior design success story 41:44

10d ago41:44

41:44

Are you dreaming of starting or growing your own business? In this episode, I’m joined by my incredible client Rebecca Hadley, and her journey will inspire you to take that leap. Rebecca spent 15 years in retail buying before deciding to pursue her passion for interiors. But the road to success wasn’t smooth. After incorporating her business in 201…

1
Titanic 1:12:38

15d ago1:12:38

1:12:38

Vanessa Zoltan and Hannah McGregor meet in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about Titanic – our first movie in our cross-class romance series. This week we explore hubris, whether it's possible to divorce James Cameron from the film, and what we consider a ‘shipwreck.’ We finish the episode wit…

1
104 - No-Bake Vegan Desserts with Christina Leopold 1:00:14

15d ago1:00:14

1:00:14

In this incredible collection of delectable plant-based sweets, Christina Leopold, founder and recipe developer behind the blog Addicted to Dates, walks you through her easy-to-follow no-bake method for preparing all of your favorite vegan treats. Make everything from three-tier cakes and glazed donuts to filled cupcakes and fudgy brownies all with…

1
103 - The Simple Vegan Kitchen with Lauren Mcneill 59:54

22d ago59:54

59:54

The Simple & Plant-Based Way Nothing beats a homemade meal that comes together easily with pantry ingredients, fuels your body and tastes amazing! Registered dietitian and creator of Tasting to Thrive Lauren McNeill knows that nutritionally balanced food sustains daily wellness long-term only when it’s yummy enough to eat every day. Lauren prioriti…

1
Ditching Corporate: How Eva built her dream business while raising a baby 46:05

27d ago46:05

46:05

Do you believe that anything is possible? Well, in this episode I’m joined once again by my fabulous client Eva Murray to show you that it is. I first spoke to Eva when she was still side hustling. Now 7 months into life as a full-time entrepreneur she’s back to tell us what it’s truly been like. After 13 years in the corporate tech and data world …

1
Ending Of: Kate & Leopold 19:53

1M ago19:53

19:53

For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Hannah examine the last scene of Kate & Leopold. They discuss what it would mean to time travel to the past for love and what they would bring with them to 1876. --- If we give you butterflies, consider supporting us on Patreon! On Patreon have more great romance content including a bonus close sce…

1
Burnt out to Badass: How Pauline grew her 6-figure business from nothing 50:17

1M ago50:17

50:17

How much is your mindset holding you back from starting or growing your business? You doubt yourself, your abilities, and don’t get me started on talking about yourself online. My thriving client Pauline Gidoin did things the hard way. After 12 years of long, unforgiving hours she burnt out and quit with no work in the pipeline. She started from no…

1
Kate & Leopold 1:02:48

2M ago1:02:48

1:02:48

Vanessa Zoltan and Hannah McGregor meet traveling through time to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about Kate & Leopold. It's our final Meg Ryan movie! This week we explore what it meant for Meg Ryan to be a rom-com star at 40 years old and the American fantasy of British history. We finish the episode with an interview with the …

1
Ending Of: French Kiss (with Casper ter Kuile) 17:11

2M ago17:11

17:11

For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Casper take a close look at the last two scenes of French Kiss. They discuss Kate's financial sacrifice for Luc and what it means that she's willing to up and move to France. --- If we give you butterflies, consider supporting us on Patreon! On Patreon have more great romance content including a bo…

1
French Kiss (with Casper ter Kuile) 1:02:37

2M ago1:02:37

1:02:37

Vanessa Zoltan meets Casper ter Kuile on a beach in Cannes to record this week’s episode, all about the 1995 movie French Kiss directed by Lawrence Kasdan. This week we discuss the 'criminal with a heart of gold' trope and the power of kissing. We finish the episode with an interview with anxiety coach Dave Carbonell, all about aerophobia (a fear o…

1
Ending Of: You've Got Mail 21:44

2M ago21:44

21:44

For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Hannah dissect (and relentlessly mock) the last scene of You've Got Mail. They discuss the lack of actual communication in this scene and the supposed charm of Joe Fox. --- If we give you butterflies, consider supporting us on Patreon! On Patreon have more great romance content including a bonus cl…

1
You've Got Mail 1:04:55

2M ago1:04:55

1:04:55

Vanessa Zoltan and Hannah McGregor meet on the Upper West Side of Manhattan to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about You’ve Got Mail. We’re onto our final Meg Ryan/Nora Ephron collaboration. This week we explore how politics intersect with attraction and interview the former Editorial Director of Publisher’s Weekly, Jim Milliot,…

1
Ending Of: When Harry Met Sally 18:13

3M ago18:13

18:13

For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Hannah tackle the last scene of When Harry Met Sally. They discuss the interstitial ‘couch scenes’ which recur throughout the movie and the few details we learn about Harry and Sally’s life after reconciliation. --- If we give you butterflies, consider supporting us on Patreon! On Patreon have more…

1
When Harry Met Sally 1:06:29

3M ago1:06:29

1:06:29

Vanessa Zoltan and Hannah McGregor meet as the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about When Harry Met Sally. We’re continuing our deep-dive into Meg Ryan with the movie that put her on the map as leading-lady material. This week we explore whether 'opposites attract' is really a romantic…

1
7 lessons from my first year as a podcaster that you can apply to any area of your business 18:55

3M ago18:55

18:55

In this special final episode of the season, I mark the one-year anniversary of this podcast by reflecting on the incredible journey of launching it from nothing to amassing 34 episodes and nearly 4,000 downloads. You’ll hear the 7 lessons I learned along the way and - most importantly - how you can apply them to any area of your business that you’…

1
Ending Of: Sleepless in Seattle 23:59

3M ago23:59

23:59

After our wide-lens analysis of a movie, we're going to spend a week closely studying its final scene. These scenes, which are often Happily Ever Afters, tell us a lot about what's important to the movie and its idea about love and coupledom. In this week's scene, the characters Annie, Sam, and Jonah finally get to meet each other on the top of the…

1
Sleepless in Seattle 1:00:46

3M ago1:00:46

1:00:46

Vanessa Zoltan and Hannah McGregor meet at the top of The Empire State Building to record their first episode of Hot and Bothered together, all about the 1993 classic Sleepless in Seattle. It’s got Meg Ryan, it’s got Tom Hanks, it’s directed by Nora Ephron. What more could you want? For the next nine weeks, we’re thinking about the influence and im…

1
Passion to Profit: How Fran monetised her Side Hustle with SHWOS 20:32

3M ago20:32

20:32

If you’re sat there right now dreaming about how to turn your side hustle passion project into a real, legit business, then this episode is for you. I’m talking to my fabulous client Fran who after getting bored and burnt out with her monotonous nine-to-five, created an Instagram account dedicated to her passion for interior design and amassed a bi…

1
Side Hustle Superstar: How Susie bagged 2 paying clients without touching Insta 18:12

4M ago18:12

18:12

Have you already had a couple of people pay you, but in your head they don’t count coz you already knew them? Well, you’re not alone. Meet my fabulous client Susie Boutal who as a mother of three with a demanding 9-5 is proof that you can carve out a successful side business without compromising your integrity or sanity. In this fascinating episode…

1
How To: Have Mixed Feelings About a Rom Com 23:37

4M ago23:37

23:37

Well folks – we've arrived! Our tenth and final episode of our How To series about How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days. We've puzzled over its messaging, marveled at its efficiency, and learned a lot about the mechanics of film-making. On today's episode, Vanessa shares her concluding thoughts on the movie and brings her lingering questions to the brillia…

1
From Broke AF to Business Coach Queen: How Tapping blew Hannah’s business up! 36:37

4M ago36:37

36:37

Think that business and spirituality have nothing in common? Think again. In this episode, I talk to my incredible coach Hannah Rose Cluley. She’s a powerhouse business coach who has helped thousands of women transform their businesses into six and seven-figure enterprises. Hannah is all about empowering women to elevate their energy, content & sal…

1
Special Edition: Storytelling and Taylor Swift (with Margaret H. Willison) 14:05

4M ago14:05

14:05

Vanessa is joined for a small bonus conversation by Margaret H. Willison, faculty on our upcoming Taylor Swift Pilgrimage on Cape Cod. They explore why Taylor's music is such a rich text for sacred reflection and share the things they're most looking forward to on this trip! If you're interested in joining us in November, you can sign up on our web…

1
Office Slave to Boss Babe: How Beth took her side hustle full time 44:59

4M ago44:59

44:59

Think tax and accountancy is dull? Think again. Beth Jackson describes herself as 'Not another pants accountant' and she's on a mission to debunk the financial side of running your business - something that so many female entrepreneurs struggle with (me included before I met her). But Beth wasn't always running her own business. She was once a corp…

1
How To: Dress Like a Costume Designer 35:33

4M ago35:33

35:33

We can't wrap-up a deep-dive into How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days without talking about the most memorable part of the movie – the yellow dress Kate Hudson wears in the climax of the film. And while we're at it, it's worth obsessing over all the costumes in this film because this is a movie steeped in fashion. To help us unpack the craft of costume de…

1
STOP falling for this BS: The 7 worst business lies on the internet right now 11:56

4M ago11:56

11:56

WARNING: This episode is a tad ranty... Listen as I dish out some sass and lay bare all the BS that's swirling around the online business world right now. From those sneaky webinars trying to lure you into high-priced coaching programs to the illusion that you can charge big bucks right out of the gate... I've had enough of these fake AF promises! …

1
How To: Listen Like a Musicologist 45:07

5M ago45:07

45:07

The music of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days runs the gamut from country-pop songs to whimsical orchestrations. To the modern ear, it all sounds very specific to an early 2000s rom-com moment. This week, to help us understand that moment and the history of movie music more broadly, we have Julie Hubbert on the show. Julie Hubbert is the LaDare Robinso…

1
First 2 paying clients with no social media: Zabrina's story 16:51

5M ago16:51

16:51

Getting your first paying client not only feels incredible, it also gives you the belief that you can have a future working for yourself. In this episode I’m joined by my amazing client, Zabrina Chapman, who just 6 months ago was dreaming of pivoting from her corporate job to the world of interior design. But she was drowning in questions, unsure w…

1
How To: See Like a Cinematographer 36:33

5M ago36:33

36:33

When watching at rom-com, have you ever noticed that the stars just kind of glow? That their skin looks silky smooth and their apartments are always sun-drenched? Lighting design and camera movement play a huge role in giving rom-coms their particular aesthetic, and those things (we're pretty sure) are part of the art of cinematography. This week, …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Lauren Leopold Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide