The Glamorous Grind
Where grit meets glamour, and the law is always in style. Hosted by attorneys Ilona Antonyan and Mila Arutunian of Antonyan Miranda LLP, The Glamorous Grind delivers bold conversations at the intersection of law, lifestyle, and mindset. Each episode features riveting stories from inside the courtroom, celebrity interviews, and real-life legal battles that shape lives and headlines. From empowerment and entrepreneurship to manifestation and vision boards, we explore the hustle behind the glam with fearless insight. No topic is off-limits! Expect unfiltered talk on relationships, mental health, success strategies, and building your legacy. Subscribe for weekly episodes that go behind the glam and inside the grind.
Episodes
When tragedy strikes a family, especially one involving a child, the path forward can seem impossibly daunting. Enter Keri Nahama, a formidable personal injury attorney who specializes in representing society's most vulnerable victims – children who cannot speak for themselves.
With a philosophy she describes as "polite until provoked," Keri reveals the profound purpose behind personal injury l...
The journey to justice often takes unexpected paths. Attorney Blake Woodhall returns to share the remarkable conclusion of his fight against Los Angeles County, resulting in a historic $4 billion settlement for 11,000 survivors of sexual abuse in the foster care system over a staggering 65-year period.
Behind the headlines and enormous settlement figure lies a profound human story. Woodhall reveals how victim...
When passion meets purpose, extraordinary results follow. Attorney Eric Ganci embodies this principle in every aspect of his multifaceted career—from drummer to DUI defense attorney to brain injury specialist. His journey reveals a powerful truth: authenticity isn't just personally fulfilling it's professionally advantageous.
Eric's signature bow ties aren't just fashion statements but sym...
Is quiet quitting a form of self-care, silent protest… or just career sabotage in disguise?
In this episode of The Glamorous Grind, Ilona and Mila tackle the controversial workplace trend of quiet quitting. They break down the generational clash between hustle culture and the new wave of boundaries, the harsh realities of inflation, the emotional cost of underappreciation, and how to protect your peace—withou...
What happens after our heroes return home?
In this episode of The Glamorous Grind, we sit down with Dr. Gerald P. Porter—veteran, senior USPS executive, and advocate for North County Veterans Stand Down. We uncover the often-invisible battles veterans face once they leave the military: PTSD, homelessness, unemployment, incarceration, and fractured families.
🎖️ From personal stories to systemic failures, we explore:
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Are prenups just for the rich—or are they a smart move for anyone saying “I do”?
In this episode of The Glamorous Grind, Ilona and Mila are joined by certified family law specialist Andrew Rosenberry to unpack the truth about prenuptial agreements. From protecting both parties to why they’re more common (and necessary) than ever, we’re breaking down the legal and emotional realities of love, money, and marriage.
💔 What...
Podcast host Lindsay Abernathy joins Ilona and Mila to discuss the hidden epidemic of domestic abuse, emotional manipulation, and the failures of the family court system.
Lindsay — host of Bitch Is A Bad Word — shares her personal survival story and explains why silence is dangerous, how trauma bonds form, and what “pink flags” really mean. From love bombing and gaslighting to corruption in courtrooms, Lindsay speaks o...
Are you actually an employee—but getting paid like a contractor?
In this eye-opening episode of The Glamorous Grind, Ilona and Mila expose the legal gray areas surrounding independent contractor misclassification. From workplace horror stories to California’s ABC Test, AB5, and the Uber & Lyft legal wars, this episode is packed with insight every worker and employer needs to hear.
🎧 You’ll learn:
- What makes some...
San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan joins The Glamorous Grind for a chilling, eye-opening look into the hidden world of human trafficking—and how it’s happening right in our own neighborhoods.
With over 35 years of experience on the front lines of justice, DA Stephan shares how a childhood moment sparked her lifelong mission to protect the vulnerable. From teens recruited on Instagram to trafficking operations t...
If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, abuse, or trauma—this episode could change everything.
This week on The Glamorous Grind, attorneys Ilona Antonyan and Mila Arutunian go inside One Safe Place North County, a trauma-informed Family Justice Center serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, human trafficking, and more.
Joining them is Cl...
Can what you wear make or break your career? This week on The Glamorous Grind, Ilona and Mila welcome fashion expert Dean Hall to talk about the politics, pressure, and prestige behind how we present ourselves. Dean has styled celebrities, CEOs, and pro athletes—and he’s here to spill the glam tea on everything from courtroom couture to TV set chaos.
Together, we discuss:
- The psychology behind style and first impres...
Thinking about divorce or already in the thick of it? In this episode of The Glamorous Grind, Ilona and Mila break down everything you need to know about navigating divorce with clarity, confidence, and class.
Ilona—certified family law specialist—walks us through the entire process: from recognizing the red flags that it might be time to leave, to the step-by-step legal timeline, child custody, financial division, and...
What happens when the people who serve us—restaurant staff, hotel workers, bartenders—quietly fall into crisis?
Nick Petro, San Diego City Director of Big Table, joins The Glamorous Grind to pull back the curtain on a growing, hidden emergency in the hospitality industry. From eviction to mental health breakdowns, workers are often left to fend for themselves—until Big Table shows up.
In this episode, we explore:
- The...
This week on The Glamorous Grind, we sit down with employment attorney and viral legal influencer Ryan Stygar, aka “The Labor Lawyer” on TikTok. From his blue-collar roots in firefighting to building a law firm from scratch during the pandemic, Ryan shares the gritty truth behind online advocacy, legal education, and what it really takes to go viral.
🎙️ Inside the episode:
- How Attorney Ryan built a 2M+ following wi...
In the premiere of Season 2 of The Glamorous Grind, attorneys Ilona Antonyan and Mila Arutunian sit down with family law expert Nicholas Moore for a raw, insightful look at the emotional and legal minefields of family court and juvenile dependency cases.
What happens when CPS knocks on your door? When does emotional abuse become a legal case? And what does “full custody” really mean?
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- The...
Sexual harassment. Wrongful termination. Domestic violence. Restraining orders.
In this season finale of The Glamorous Grind, attorneys Mila and Ilona get real about some of the most misunderstood legal issues people face today—both at work and at home.
They break down what actually qualifies as harassment, how to protect yourself if you’re fired for reporting abuse or having a medical condition, and how restraini...
Sonya Berg on Manifestation, Vision Boards and Leading with Heart
Fashion powerhouse, spiritual teacher and aspiring political candidate Sonya Berg, also known as the "Zen Fashionista," joins us for an inspiring deep dive into the power of manifestation and living with intention.
For over 14 years, Sonya taught manifestation techniques on television, making these once-niche ideas accessible to the mainstream. ...
What if your hardest moments could become your greatest strengths? June An, entrepreneur and founder of The Group SD, joins us to share how he transformed a turbulent childhood into a life of purpose, leadership, and service.
Born to Korean immigrants and raised by a Hispanic family for six unexpected years, June's early life defied convention. Spanish was his first language. Reunion with his father brought challe...
Casey Lynch, National Managing Partner at Tyson Mendes, joins us to demystify personal branding and networking with refreshing honesty and tactical wisdom. From building a firm of 40 to over 250 attorneys, Casey shares how defining your values lays the foundation for authentic leadership, meaningful relationships, and self-advocacy. We tackle networking myths, introvert-friendly strategies, rejection resilience, and t...
A powerful government agency with minimal oversight. Children separated from parents based on personal conflicts. Social workers who lie in court reports with no consequences. This isn't dystopian fiction—it's the reality of child welfare systems across America.
Sean McMillan, a pioneering civil rights attorney, pulls back the curtain on one of the most devastating abuses of power affecting families...
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