Kiara Lee is currently performing with Heather’s the Musical (that is where I first saw her as Heather Duke ) And to clarify, she can play 3 different roles in Heather's, and could be told that DAY who she is playing. My friend Josh Rosen introduced us and I am forever grateful. Kiara is a weapon - she is an actress, dancer, singer, comedian, influencer, kind hearted soul and good person. She is only 23, conquering the ins and outs of New York. Kiara’s devotion to getting better and growing has gotten her to Heather’s and will continue to get her anything in her path. I truly just LOVED talking with her, we had so much fun and I loved asking my hot questions of Broadway… enjoy this episode!
Danielle Frank is a jack of all trades. What brought her to me (thankfully) was a friend she grew up in New York, whom I currently work with (I love nothing more than a small world - and people connecting people). Danielle was once in the entertainment industry, working as a film publicist. Following years of this, she entered the wine and spirits industry and has been truly crushing it for over 22 years. Danielle most recently wrote a book called “A Wine Lover’s Guide to Parenting”. This is a satirical book written in the style of classic children's rhyming bedtime stories but geared towards parents. Lessons include not letting your kid whine to get their way, teaching them to look at life through rosé colored glasses and giving your child a nice punt (depth). Check out Danielle and her journey on instagram @createagreatstory
Jill Cohen, also known as as the Cannabosslady (cannabis lady, also a boss) joins me on Not That Deep for episode 67! I was met with Cannabosslady’s product in a Hoboken dispensary and immediately loved it. You’ll hear Jill’s journey with the cannabis industry and her story of opening the first woman owned dispensary in NJ. Listen to Jill Cohen’s story and visit her store in Maplewood Village in NJ if you’re able!
Skateboarder, Musician, Model and most importantly Mental Health Advocate KJ Dillard joins me on Not That Deep to lay it all out there. KJ's vulnerability in sharing his mental health journey is admirable. In an effort to provide others with the strength to lessen the stigma, we talk about mental illness, what it looked like for him, what it looks like for him, how we can help others and how KJ is helping himself. KJ was truly wonderful to talk to, he has a very calming presence and I hope you feel the same when listening to this episode!
You might know Robin and Sam (typically also with their third, Emma) from social media. What started as a visit to Mark's grave as they always do (Robin's husband, Sam and Emma's dad), the kids recorded Robin's reaction to asking her 'where is dad?' to which she responded 'in the ground, here mark gave a fry' (threw a fry at the grave turned into 'grief humor', catapulting them into a niche that turns grief into humor, while honoring those who have passed. They have become a sensation - with hysterical and sincere family content that makes you laugh out loud and also of course cry. I am so lucky they gave me some of their time, it is time I truly will never forget. Enjoy episode 65 !!!
Sanjay Sujanthakumar is an amazing person - you’ll get it immediately. If you have met him, you might know him as your friend, the soccer player, the guy who was notoriously concussed in high school, so much so that he got held back and a lot more... it's literally Sanjay. If you haven’t met him, you should know he is one of the most driven, kind, compassionate and tenacious people I've met. Sanjay has one of the best laughs, he is an incredible friend and his head was so sensitive to sound during prom in 2014 that we danced on the outskirts of the dance floor together. As funny as it is - it also is a small example of him taking his circumstances and adapting, always finding humor. Sanjay’s love for soccer shines through supporting his friends who play the sport, building an ever lasting community through it and finding jobs in his adult life to involve him in the space; a space he belongs. I loved getting to talk to Sanjay for so long - and I know you’ll love listening to this. Enjoy episode 64 of Not That Deep with Sanjay.
I quote Jordin Sparks ‘one step at a time’ and then I start talking about yearbook quotes, where in mine I quoted my two biggest inspirations; Beyonce and Michael Scott. Then I start talking about high school - the nuances of a Northeast time, the realization that if you were best friends with your guidance counselor in high school you might be a podcast hostm and of course the eerie truth behind George Orwell’s 1984. My high school reunion is coming up and i am considering myself a huge advocate. I then go into why having a crush is not that deep, like sorry it’s just not. We used to get them all the time when we were younger and now we are scared of them? Bring them back immediately. I had a really great time recording this one. I mean I always do, but just felt the need to say it. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!
Bridget Flynn joins me on Not That Deep to talk bodegas, beers and blowouts- her signature everything. She’s from the midwest and used to live in Chicago - after moving to New York she was creating content but nothing really felt like IT. One day when she was getting ready to go out she was craaaving a beer but was in her rollers from her blowout. She then thought… wait what if I just GOT my beer with my rollers in, then she recorded it, and instantly the people loved it. She is herself, she is amazing, and it’s not that deep!!! Thank you so much for listening.
Re-wearing work clothes and wedding dresses is not that deep - it's just not.!
Crying in public is not that deep. I should seriously get this tattoo’d on my lower back at this point. Crying in public is chic, it is the moment and it actually feels really good. Expressing yourself in public, for some, can feel freeing (and if you highly disagree, then I respect how you feel)... duh. There is something about letting emotions run buck wild in the chaos of a city that feels illegal - yet so many do it. Everyone has their own list, their own worries, their own train of thought that is gnawing at them - not just you. This episode also starts off with me breaking down the character assignments from the movie Matilda. Net net - justice for Agatha Trunchbull. She is not the villain in my eyes - never was, never will be. Like yeah Matilda you don’t need to be eating more chocolate your friend Bruce is the one you should be worried about not dear Aggie. Enjoy - XO
Welcome to episode 2 of my NTDOTD Friday segments. Getting Up to Pee on an Airplane is Not That Deep!
I had this brain blast of an idea 20 minutes before the podcast. Not that deep has been a success in a lot of thanks to my daily “not that deep of the days”. I usually record them for 40 seconds or less because I like it to be a bit more snappy. Makes it more quick & delicious. But could I go on for MINUTES on some of these “not that deep of the days”? Yes. Will I? As of 20 minutes before I recorded, yes. It’s Not That Deep to speak up if you’re out to dinner and recognize you owe a lot less money.
Do you know anyone in your life who you see on the Internet and you just.keep.laughing? I stumbled upon Andrea’s video’s back in 2019, and over the years, thanks to happen stance chance and purposeful action I’ve gotten to know her more and she really is in real life who she is online. Andrea does impressions that make me sob of people like Teresa Giudice and Kourtney Lemme Kardash, she also has a podcast with Anna Roisman called ‘Big Wigs’ and creates content, dabbles in stand up and more. What’s great about Andrea is she’s a actually just a good person, and you’ll be able to hear this, and hear way more about her in episode 60 (whoa!!) now!!
HEY YOU GUYS! Here with a solo episode, I'm always like... what if I have nothing to talk about? And then I laugh because there is always something to talk about (just ask my therapist). Pretzel rods make a guest appearance, I literally love pretending to smoke a cigarette with my pretzel rods - I'm 28. I finally found an apartment, it was a process that I don't bore you with but like yeah... I'm gonna talk about it. I almost got scammed into spending an arm and a leg on a gym, I broke the fast with chopped liver and someone quoted me to my face on the street the other day. Thank you for listening to episode 59 of Not That Deep!
Corey Yoskowitz, NYC comic, host of the Yosko Show and mommy’s little meatball joins me on Not That Deep to talk about everything everywhere all at once. Corey immediately guesses what my present for him was which was funny because usually I am not predictable - news flash - I do not like being predictable. Corey thinks a lot is not that deep - eating alone, changing your style and most importantly when your food comes too early. Corey’s take on the Mets game is it only costs $20, no matter how many concessions he eats - debatable. Check out Corey on Instagram @yoskoooo.
You might recognize Josh Rosen from the internet, but if you don’t, now you do. Josh worked in corporate, having 3 jobs in 1 year (WHAT?!?!) NO seriously why do people think you need to stay in a job you’re miserable in for a year and THEN look - it’s not that deep. One day Josh posted himself having a tantrum in the office, after going viral, something he had only dreamed of, the universe did its thing, and in tandem, so did he. From misery Monday to tantrum Tuesday, Josh posted hysterical videos that spanned from tantrums to his love for theater and laying in bed. Success hit so fast that within the first week of explosion on the internet he got an agent and two brand deals. I love talking to Josh - he makes me laugh and is just a genuine good person. Give him a follow at @joshrosen_
Yeah … we’re going to crack up. Amanda Piacquadio and I have the longest last names in the history of last names and that’s just a fact. Amanda is my coworker and makes me so happy when skies are gray. She is funny, stunning inside & out, approachable, delightful, hysterical, vulnerable and real. Amanda brings a fresh perspective, talking about substack, the year of tooting your own horn, the library and why she is and has always been that bitch, BRAVO, feeling your sad and why productivity is … not that deep. Thank you so much for listening and yes, I am aware that Demi Lovato has an upcoming album with my podcast title. Waiting for my podcast lawyer to reach out.
I got my hair straightened and started acting different. Today’s episode I beep bop around- topics covered are writing cards, cow print clothing, Yenta’s and not getting into a sorority. I love nothing more than writing a card - it comes straight from the heart. Actually, the only thing I love more than writing a card is receiving a hand written one. It’s filled with love - screw a gift, write me a little something. OK and get me a gift too. When I was in college I went through sorority recruitment and didn’t get into any sorority I liked so I dropped out - is this my villain arc? I feel like I could talk about cult recruitment forever, there needs to be more documentaries about it. I ended up rushing again and got into the sorority I loved. We were referred to as the store brand sorority - mega personality hires and funny real gals. All works out the way it needs to and honestly, it’s not that deep.
Alcohol has been consumed by me since 8th grade; and it has consumed a greater part of my adult life until last summer. My decision to cut out alcohol did not stem from a desire to be healthy, remove hangovers, decrease brain fog, fear of blacking out or social anxiety. My decision to remove alcohol from my lifestyle came from recognizing that I feel my best self when I do not have alcohol in me. I want to be able to control how I feel, I want to remember, I want to connect and most importantly, I want to be present. I would actually freak out if you told my 20 year old self I stopped drinking. I would be so worried … do you have friends? Do you go out? Are you okay? Alcohol has always been a side character in my life, and at the age of 27, going 28, one I don't need and one I don’t want. If I wanted to drink tomorrow, I would. I am driving this bus. Having the knowledge of what works best for me, is a power. Being able bodied, having a healthy body and taking care of it the best that i can is what works best for ME. You do not need to drink to be somebody, to have fun, to be you. You need to do what works best for you. For me, this has been a year of realization and change. Listen along and feel free to reach out with questions.
A common cold thought it could take me down, and it did, but I wouldn’t let it get in the way of episode 53. I had a bachelorette party this past weekend, and I had so much fun, I am totally pro bachelorette parties but NO pedal and pub. Begging. Have I done it? Yeah. Do I need to do it again? No and don’t venmo request me to split it. I posed a news worthy thought provoking question and discuss it - do you come from a sleep supportive family or a non sleep supportive family? I didn’t know that by asking this I would go MF’in viral but thats the way the cookie crumbles. And then i talk viral - what does this mean to me - what does it mean to you - my goal is to not be numbers focused but authentically laughter and joy focused. I am overwhelmed at the messages I have received on Not That Deep, thank you for your engagement, acceptance and for being you!!!