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Every artist has that one piece of pop culture that ultimately became their catalyst for wanting to create in the first place. Who are we kidding, it’s way more than one, but let’s narrow it down a bit. In our show, we bring on guests in the entertainment industry to break down five pieces of pop culture that had an influence on them or helped shape them to become the creators and innovators that they are today. Join us as we get nostalgic, geek out about the things we love, and ultimately l ...
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I was the girl who felt like she couldn’t have a job that she loved and be a good mom. Turns out that was a lie. I will teach you how to integrate entrepreneurial practices with high-performance systems straight outta’ my b-school playbook. Trained by two of the top business schools in the country, I fell in love with entrepreneurship and eventually embarked on the biggest startup of my life: my family. Between diapers and laundry, I bootstrapped my way to building a six-figure online busine ...
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Three years ago, Daniel and Ryan plugged in our mics, wide-eyed with ambitions and a shared love for pop culture. Now, we're toasting to the Pop Five podcast's third anniversary, a journey stitched with life's unpredictable events and the thrill of fresh episodes. We set the stage with Olivia Rodrigo's musical journey, from her angsty "Sour" beginn…
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Have you ever wondered how a tech industry insider might crack up the comedy stage? Alexis Gay did just that, and she's here to spill the beans on her unexpected leap from tech to stand-up, podcasting, and beyond. As we chat with the brilliantly funny Alexis, she peels back the curtain on her transformative pandemic experience and how it led to the…
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Have you ever stumbled upon a melody that catapulted you straight back to your first concert, the lights dimming, heart racing with anticipation? That's the magnetic pull of Tony Smith's music. Celebrating a special three-year anniversary mini-season, we sit down with the extraordinary Tony Smith of Tonyboyy, Teem and Sleeper Agent fame. Savor the …
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Laugh along with us as the incomparable Kylie Brakeman swings by to mark the three-year milestone of My Pop Five with her signature wit and wisdom. Imagine a world where pop culture isn't splintered by internet niches, but instead, a shared experience like the unforgettable "Barbenhiemer" Kylie shares her adventures and the journey that is the tran…
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I have some exciting news to share with you all! Can you believe it? We're expecting baby number five! Now, I know some of you might have seen this coming, but trust me, the decision-making process was far from easy. In fact, I spent months searching for a sign that would help me determine which direction to take. And you know what? I finally found…
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Struggling to grow your online business because you don’t have a huge following? Listen up! Hannah Reese is here to share her expertise on how to strategically market your product or service without even needing a following! Hannah is a bonus mama, new mom, and marketing agency owner who is dedicated to helping female-owned businesses grow. After g…
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What do you eat in a day? When do you eat breakfast? Can I have that recipe? Are you Keto? Why don’t you eat bread? These are just a few of the many questions I’m constantly asked on social media, and the time has finally come to answer them all! Join me in this episode where I reveal how I transformed my relationship with food, overcame my eating …
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Are you looking to start your own business, but don't have any prior experience or knowledge? Look no further than this episode with Rachel Hicks, founder of U Whitening, a six-figure teeth whitening business. Rachel previously worked as a dental assistant in general and orthodontic dentistry. Despite having no prior business experience or knowledg…
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My guest, enneagram consultant Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober, explains how this ancient personality typing system can help individuals become the best version of themselves. The enneagram separates people into nine types based on motivations, fears, and desires and can help even moms find their new identity in motherhood and approach life more productively…
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Get ready for a unique and inspiring episode as I sit down with one of my Instagram followers, Melissa Wener, a busy stay-at-home mom of three boys with a passion for fitness and big dreams to help others. This episode is all about helping Melissa figure out her next steps and allowing her the chance to pick my brain about how to turn her passion i…
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Are you curious about how alcohol fits into motherhood culture? Join me and special guest Jenn Kautsch for an honest and judgment-free conversation about navigating alcohol in our lives as moms. As the founder of the SoberSis community and a leader in the "Sober Curious" movement, Jenn is passionate about helping women redefine their relationship w…
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Are you ready to turn your passion into profit, but feel like you don't have the experience, startup funds, or time to make it happen? Get ready to be inspired by my guest Graham Cochran who has built a 7-figure online business from scratch, all while managing it in his spare time. In this episode, he shares his insider tips and strategies for crea…
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Parenting is not for the faint of heart. Looking back I wish I had been more proactive in getting the tools, resources, and general help I needed to manage my family better. Sometimes you just need an expert to step in and help you to see other options! Tia Slightham is that expert. She is a parenting coach, teacher, business owner, best-selling au…
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Today I’m going to talk about a subject that is very prevalent in today’s culture, and that is overstimulation. For parents and moms, your environment can be very stimulating and frankly, chaotic. We fight busy schedules, hundreds of toys, and a million questions a day, so it’s easy for life to feel hectic and out of control. But the problem is whe…
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Self-discipline and passion are the hallmarks of any successful entrepreneur, and Erin Oprea definitely embodies these qualities. With her strong commitment and drive to succeed, Erin has made a name for herself as a highly sought-after fitness trainer helping numerous celebrities, including the legendary Carrie Underwood, achieve their fitness goa…
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Nothing intimidates me more than accounting and taxes. But we all know they’re not really optional, especially for a business owner. If you’re anything like me, you want to do a thorough job come tax season and save a buck whenever possible. But DIYing your taxes can feel so overwhelming! I had some serious questions, and I suspected you might as w…
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Lori Bush is a beauty industry expert and former CEO of Rodan + Fields where she took the company from its founding stages to becoming a billionaire dollar business. Throughout her career, Lori has always had the entrepreneurial mindset of finding a problem and working to create a solution. So when breast cancer led her to Dr. Ritu Chopra, and they…
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Today I’m going to talk about something that’s been on my mind lately as a mom. I shared on social media the other day about how to know whether or not to have more kids. The feedback I received was so helpful for me as I approach this question and I wanted to share some of those responses with you! Remember that my opinion and even others’ opinion…
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In a recent social media post, I experienced some pushback regarding toxic positivity. This concept kind of got the wheels in my head turning and I was directed toward Justin Prince, an author, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur who spoke about so much I truly related to. I immediately knew that he would bring amazing value and wisdom to other …
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Kristina Braly is a mom of two, a board-certified anesthesiologist and a digital content creator for 13+ years. She is also the CEO of Cloud9 Scrubs, a modern luxury performance brand, and the founder of AEMBR, a newly launched candle and home fragrance brand with products selling out in 90 seconds! But being a multi-passionate individual, like Kri…
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Something I’ve been interested in recently is digital products because they’re such a great way for stay-at-home parents to make a passive income. Well my guests, Sue and Manny Irven, are considered the experts in getting digital products into the marketplace through Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). They’re here to tell you all about how to g…
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My guest, Hannah Simpson, is a 19-yr old entrepreneur who turned a fun Thanksgiving break craft in 2016 into a fully-fledged business! Coco’s Beads and Co began as a way to sell bracelets to friends and family, but it unexpectedly gained serious popularity, forcing Hannah to evolve and automate in order to keep up with the demand. Join our conversa…
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It can be difficult to break into an existing industry, especially when you’re doing it differently! My guest is someone who decided to pursue what she loved, but with her own creative and “disruptive” spin. She wasn’t interested in choosing between her passion and her family, so she took that path that had it all! Kelly Stumpe is the founder and c…
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I’m anxious to share my thoughts on a reel I recently posted that was met with some controversy about why I don’t relate to women who complain about motherhood. Which got me thinking about how relatable content isn’t always good for us! As moms, we often find ourselves mindlessly scrolling through social media or filling our minds with videos that …
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The transition from working in the corporate world to being a stay-at-home mom can be extremely difficult for new moms. But while you might receive loads of help at a new job, new moms on the other hand are often left to fend for themselves. What I found made my transition much smoother, was to apply some of the same habits I had formed in my corpo…
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Have you ever wondered how to use your credit card points to go on crazy expensive vacations? This is exactly what Katie Holden did. She reduced her travel costs by over $5000 on an awesome resort vacation for five, and now, she’s sharing her secrets with the world through her blog, Katie’s Travel Tricks! Join us as we talk about how she got to the…
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At one point in my motherhood journey, I felt like I was drowning. How was I supposed to do all the things and be all the things, while still maintaining a sense of calm and control? For me, the answer was control variables. In short, control variables is the morning routine I practice that enables me to live an amazing life on purpose. As parents,…
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Brooklyn Rivera knows what it’s like to go after her dreams and achieve success! She won Mrs. Texas in 2020, became Mrs. America in 2021, and is now a fantastic entrepreneur and mom. But for a high-achiever like herself, doing it all meant making some pretty big choices along the way that would impact her whole family. Join our conversation as we d…
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Are you at a crossroads in your life? Do you feel stuck with your current situation? Have you been forced to make a change, and don’t like the direction it is headed? In this episode, I will break down the difference between a pivot and reinvention. A pivot is when you are forced to change by external market demands or factors, while reinvention is…
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Join us with Julie Thomason on this intimate episode where we discuss the moment that changed her life only weeks after her son was born. Learn how Julie has taken tragedy and turned it into a way to connect with other women who share the same pain, which turned into the therapy she didn’t know she needed. We discuss the painful moment she heard th…
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Today’s guest, Lauren Stokes, represents the female entrepreneur American dream. Lauren shares how sketching dresses out of magazines turned into a small business that catapulted into a multi-million dollar reality. But along Lauren’s journey, she couldn’t help but question, is bigger really better? Or is there a small business sweet spot? Buckle i…
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Being an achiever can be a good thing, but what happens when it becomes addictive? Today’s guest, Mallory Ervin, explains exactly that. Mallory shares why winning Miss Kentucky, becoming fourth runner-up in Miss America, and participating two-times over in the Amazing Race were achievements that left her high up on a mountain top feeling unfulfille…
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Spousal Support with Ryan, my husband. Ryan Joins me in this episode as I discuss how receiving spousal support helps me achieve the most out of each day and maintain a happy family. History of Ryan What led us to form a relationship How we have evolved together My daily schedule: Control Variables Having four children IG: https://www.instagram.com…
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Listen on and discover the reason why I decided to start a podcast. Everyone is faced with a moment in their life when they can decide whether they are going to live a life that fully embodies them, or fake a life that is a half-baked truth of who they are or controlled by external factors. As a mom, who grew to influencer status, I was able to tap…
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Hi! I’m Brooke Raybould, I’m a high-achieving mama with a Georgetown MBA who said “no” to the corporate world and “yes” to herself. Trained by two of the top business schools in the country, I fell in love with entrepreneurship, and embarked on the biggest startup of my life: my family. Drowning in diapers + laundry, I bootstrapped my way to buildi…
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It's the My Pop Five Season 2 Finale! After an entire season packed with incredible guests, My Pop Five closes with the incredible Tilly Louise. Tilly is a Liverpool based singer/songwriter, musician and producer. “Fiery and sweet”, “the glorious Tilly Louise” has noisy, hook centric alternative pop shimmer. The Liverpudlian solo act has taken the …
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Elizabeth Goodfellow; Los Angeles-based drummer, percussionist, vocalist and artist. Beth grew up in Northern California’s San Joaquin Valley and started playing drums at age eleven at local harvest festivals. Her first professional drumming job was playing in the Air Force National Guard Band of the West Coast while studying classical percussion p…
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We have the gang back together for one final Our Pop Five session of Season 2! The crew gets together to break down the things they are loving lately and announce the Season 2 finale! Plus, they take the time to answer your questions. Bonus: Ryan was featured on the podcast "Latchkey Sibs" talking about the movie "Cool Runnings" check out the episo…
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Veronica Deeds; an L.A. based actor, part-time co-host of My Pop Five, and freelance producer. When she first moved to LA, Veronica worked as an event producer for high profile film premieres, which allowed her to hone her producing skills under high pressure jobs. ⁠ Since then, she has adjusted her life to focus on acting and filmmaking full time …
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In honor of Father's Day, the My Pop Five crew is getting together to talk about their favorite TV and Movie Dads! Here are the five that we love. Uncle Phil (Fresh Prince of Bel Air) Adam Braverman (Parenthood) Charlie Swan (Twilight) Jack Gellar (Friends) Phil Dunphy (Modern Family) The crew also has touches on honorable mentions and features a s…
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Dylan Adler; comedian, actor, and musician based in NYC. He’s performed musical comedy at the New York Comedy Festival and was featured in the New York Times for his show "Rape Victims are Horny Too" with Kelly Bachman. He performs sketch on Maude Night at UCB on his team “Young Douglas”. He performs musical improv on People’s Improv Theatre house …
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Connor Morrison is a Bay Area multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, vocalist, and a piano rocker that lives to entertain. With roots in jazz, rock, and folk, he has been tickling ivories and singing his heart out for years, most recently as half of the folk-rock duo The Meanderings. During this time, he co-wrote and released three full length albums, …
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Julianna Zachariou; San Diego based writer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and a contributor to the band Echobaby. Previously regarded as "old for her age" Julianna joins My Pop Five to break down Feels Like Home by Norah Jones, Moonstruck (Film), Barbra Streisand, The Reminder (Feist), and This New Century (Dan Reeder). She also takes the time t…
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John Reagan; Albuquerque based musician. John is one of five brothers who grew up traveling the world as a missionary. John fell in love with music and was inspired to create after viewing a Bob Dylan video on YouTube. Since then John has released a full length album titled “John Reagan’s Future” and a multitude of singles including favorites “Touc…
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Daniel Parra; New Mexico based musician, producer and co-creator of My Pop Five. As a producer of the show, Daniel is involved with the planning of episodes, editing content and overall direction of the show. Daniel's love of all things pop-culture, music, and video games leads to fascinating conversations and conveys the heart of the show. Daniel …
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On this week's episode, join the My Pop Five posse as they look back on some of their favorite moments from year one of the show! Co-hosts Ryan, Daniel, Veronica & Briauna are getting together to break down and listen to highlights of My Pop Five, from the good to the bad and everything in between! Kick back, relax, and take a stroll down memory la…
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Myke C-Town; Atlanta based music enthusiast or self proclaimed "Music Nazi". Myke is 1/5 of the Dead End Hip Hop crew and has his own YouTube channel featuring vinyl, music reviews, movie reviews and solo hip hop album reviews. Myke C-Town joins My Pop Five to break down his love for The Cure, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Charles Bukowski, David Lynch…
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Nate Meeker; comedian, content creator, and writer based in New York City. Though he always had a passion for it, Nate’s path to comedy is a little different than most. In December of 2019, he graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Marketing and quickly entered the corporate world. Looking for ways to fulfill his desire to pursue…
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Zac Rae; Los Angeles based pianist, keyboardist and multi-instrumentalist. Currently a member of the band Death Cab for Cutie. Zac also works extensively as a session musician and has played with the likes of Alanis Morrissette, Alessia Cara, Lana Del Rey, Sara Bareilles, John Legend and so many more. His musical talents have also been included in …
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It's been a while since the MPF Gang got together to break down their favorite things. Since we last got together there have been a number of incredible pieces of content including, but not limited to; Spider-Man: No Way Home, Scream, Encanto, Turning Red, Ozark Season 4, Euphoria Season 2, and much much more. Today Ryan and Daniel get together to …
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