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"Welcome to 'Did We Just Become Best Friends?'—the podcast where I, Lydia Stutesman, dive headfirst into intriguing conversations with remarkable people. Join me as I connect with a wide array of individuals, from seasoned entrepreneurs to those whose stories have ignited my curiosity. In Season Two, we're taking this passion project to a whole new level. Each episode, you'll embark on an exciting journey with me to discover who my next 'best friend' will be. We'll explore their unique stori ...
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Christine Lozada's Journey to Everyday Badassery - Leaving Corporate Life to Show us the World!
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Send us a Text Message. What does it take to turn your passion into a full-time career? Join us as we chat with Christine Lozada, the vibrant travel content creator behind "Where in the World is CL" and the motivational podcast "Everyday Badassery." Our inspiring meeting with Christine on a Virgin Voyages cruise at the Pink Agave restaurant sparked…
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My Path From a Two-Time Plus-Size Bride to a Happy and Healthy Weight! How I Did It!
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how childhood trauma and cultural pressures can shape a lifetime of weight struggles? Join me as I share my deeply personal journey from being a chubby kid bullied in school to navigating the high expectations of body image in an Italian and German household. I'll recount the emotional toll of high school teasi…
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From Social Work to Digital Marketing Success: Francesca Fields' Journey To Time Freedom
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wonder how a social worker can transition into a successful network marketer just like our guest, Francesca Fields? Get ready to unravel the mystery as we embark on a journey exploring Francesca's remarkable transition and her triumphant navigation through the world of digital marketing. We'll discuss the unique challen…
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Celebrating Wicked: A 20-year Love Affair with the Magic of Broadway
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Send us a Text Message. Picture this: A small-town Floridian, dreaming of the bright lights of Broadway, finally gets her chance to witness the magic of theater. That was me, nineteen years ago, stepping into New York City's Gershwin Theater for the first time to witness the mesmerizing world of Wicked. From that moment, I knew my life had changed …
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Nostalgic Airwaves: A Journey through Broadcasting and Music with Steve Stansell
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Send us a Text Message. Step back into the golden era of broadcasting as me and my new best friend Steve Stansell and I journey down memory lane, recalling our early days in radio. Starting as a young 16-year-old in a small South Georgian town, Steve worked his way up to a radio personality, and had an amazing career on the air! We also reminisce a…
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Living Life to the Fullest: A Year of Podcasting and Voyages
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Send us a Text Message. What happens when you mix a milestone birthday, a career shift, and a thrilling cruise experience? You get an epic journey filled with inspiring stories, memorable experiences, and valuable life lessons. Join me as I reflect on a year of podcasting, finding balance, and a roller coaster of personal and professional experienc…
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Did We Just Become Best Friends Heather Rouffe
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode I talk to a true Boss Babe, Bravo Fanatic and Bombshell Business community icon. Meet Heather Roufee, Managing Partner of Atlas Event Rental. How does she do it all? Mom, wife, business mogul, oh and BRAVO TV obsessed just like me! Did we mention she just adopted the cutest fur baby to add to her amazing fami…
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Did We Just Become Best Friends Elvis Duran?
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Send us a Text Message. Before anyone gets hysterical, no, Elvis Duran is not on this episode, although I wish he would be and maybe one day we will work up to that. On today's episode I dive into the shenangians that led me to finally getting to meet my Radio Idol Elvis Duran and having him sign my book. I was so excited to share this story and I …
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Did We Just Become Best Friends Mike Ficara?
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Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.By Lydia Stutesman
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Season 1: Episode 12: Looking Back, and My Life Changing Event
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Send us a Text Message. Season one is officially wrapped up in this episode as I take a look back on the past two months and tell the incredible story of something that happened to me that completely and forever changed my perspective, and quite frankly, my entire life. I also give two podcast recommendations for shows I am absolutely LOVING! Here'…
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Season 1: Episode 11: Did We Just Become Best Friends Casey Baker?
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Send us a Text Message. From the classroom to the closing table, today you get to meet Casey Baker who left a successful teaching career to take on the world of real estate! We met through the magic of social media and she is amazing! Together, we may just tackle the podcast jingle world, or just end up laying on a beach in Florida next summer, but…
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Season 1: Episode 10: Jessica Walter, Exec Asst. to Lala Kent!
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Send us a Text Message. Today on the podcast I welcome Jessica Walter, also known to the massive Lala Kent fan base as "Jess" because we feel like we know her and love her already just from tour and the podcast! Jess works as Lala Kent's assistant and is so much more! She is super nice, talented and so gracious sharing with us her journey from NY t…
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Season 1: Episode 9: 300 Things...I'm SHOOK!
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Send us a Text Message. I am flying solo again in this episode, and I am seriously shook when a friend sends me a video with life wisdom I never expected! How can we get the things we want in life when we never ask for them? I hope you will find some inspiration in this episode and I am really excited to share the roadmap with you! Support the Show…
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Season 1: Episode 8: The Great Garage Sale Caper
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I am flying solo to tell you the fun tale of what happened to me this past weekend when I was attempting to have a garage sale and inadvertently became a police detective to solve a crime, and in the mix I took a nasty spill. Only in my life could I end up flat on the pavement to solve the caper of the missi…
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Season 1: Episode 7: Covey Co-Founder Christina Garcia
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Send us a Text Message. I had the pleasure of interviewing Christina Garcia for a 25th Anniversary Alumni feature but I was really excited to get to know her and hear about how she went from Florida to Cali to Boston and landed in NYC. Her story and encouragement for entrepreneurs is incredible and just proof that you really can have it all includi…
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Season 1: Episode 6: BIG BIG ENERGY - Featuring Jason Carter Unleashed
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Send us a Text Message. You all are in for a treat in this episode where I interview Jason Carter from Inside South Florida. We discuss his love of working in TV, how he got his start, and what sparked his passion and most importantly, how we were lucky enough to get him here in Miami! We have a few celebrity affections in common and he was so much…
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Season 1: Episode 5: Ben, Jen, Mariah Oh My!
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Send us a Text Message. I am on vacation in Cocoa Beach and getting ready to record another episode with a fabulous South Florida celebrity, so I thought it would be a great day for a little bonus content! I hope you enjoy! Support the Show.By Lydia Stutesman
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Season 1: Episode 4: Borrowed Future with Josiah Poletta
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Send us a Text Message. While teaching last year, I discovered a dcoumentary about the college debt crisis to show my students called, "Borrowed Future." Josiah Poletta and his wife were featured in the movie and they stole my heart. I knew immediately way before launching this podcast that I wanted to speak to him and share his story of strength, …
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Season 1: Episode 3: National Fried Chicken Day
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Send us a Text Message. Hey everyone! Thank you so much for listening and downloading as I strive to get to my 1000th download and inch my way towards a full season of LLL! Today, I recorded some fun bonus content and talk about a few things that are trending. Next week, I have another amazing guest you won't want to miss! Make today your best ever…
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Season 1: Episode 2: Craig Avera Cali Coffee
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode I talk about something I LOVE and that is coffee! My featured guest is an amazing entrepreneur, Craig Avera, who is the owner and founder of Cali Coffee! We discuss how he started his coffee empire that is quickly growing and on a path to be the best up and coming coffee franchise in Florida and maybe even be…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome too the season premiere of Live Laugh Lydia! You are in for a treat with my debut episode and interview with a very special guest, Bravo TV's Tyler Whitman from Million Dollar Listing New York! We get into all the things that inspired me about Tyler as well as dig into his personal life a bit as he shares details on …
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Send us a Text Message. This is really just an informal test episode to check audio and give you a little insight into what this podcast and series will be about. Support the Show.By Lydia Stutesman
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