Did We Just Become Best Friends?

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 forever. As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of this landmark musical, join me on a sentimental journey...

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 about his experience with the Allman Brothers Band and their album "Seven Turns".   

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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 experiences. From the sandy shores of Cocoa Beach to the awe-inspiring adventure aboard Virgin Voyages, each moment is...

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 family and growing empire?  You will love hearing about how she climbed the corporate ladder into part owners...

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 can tell you that manifestation is REAL and sometimes it takes longer than expected but it will happen...

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's to 2023 and season two of...well, there might be a new name to this podcast but for now, Li...

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 I know one thing, she is destined for greatness! 

I hope you enjoy this episode and have a wonde...

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 to Nashville and to L.A working in the entertainment industry! 

I LOVED our conversa...

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 including great skin!  

I can't wait to have her on again and hope to meet her in person very soon! <...

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 fun to talk to.  I am HUMBLED beyond belief that he agreed to be a guest on my podcast and you ...

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, determination and perseverance to eradicate his student loan debt.  

I was so inspired b...

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 beyond.  At Cali Coffee, it is about way more than just the brew and blend, it is about the most amazing peop...

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 his recently single successful sober life in the city!  I couldn't be more humbled or pro...