http://la-story.com/category/podcast/ LA Girl in the Know and on the Go! Wed, 25 Dec 2013 16:15:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.8 LA Girl in the know and on the go shares fashion, beauty, pop culture, food, cocktails, health & lifestyle content including inteviews via podcasts and videos to give you the inside scoop on what's hot in So. California as well as the world. Stevie Wilson no Stevie Wilson [email protected] [email protected] (Stevie Wilson) 2006-2011 LA Girl in the Know and on the Go! http://la-story.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/_blubrrry_image.jpg http://la-story.com/category/podcast/ TV-G Los Angeles, CA http://la-story.com/2013/12/music-mania-shilpa-narayan-drops-video-to-support-renegade-single/ http://la-story.com/2013/12/music-mania-shilpa-narayan-drops-video-to-support-renegade-single/#comments Sun, 22 Dec 2013 11:45:37 +0000 http://la-story.com/?p=59009 http://la-story.com/2013/12/music-mania-shilpa-narayan-drops-video-to-support-renegade-single/feed/ 0 indie/pop musician/singer/songwriter,new single Renegade,NYC based,Podcast,Shilpa Narayan,Video launch Renegade While the name might not be familiar to mainstream music-lovers, Shilpa Narayan will be a name that you need to be aware of, following and listening to. This New York City-based pop singer-songwriter released a new music video for "Renegade, While the name might not be familiar to mainstream music-lovers, Shilpa Narayan will be a name that you need to be aware of, following and listening to. This New York City-based pop singer-songwriter released a new music video for "Renegade," first single off her sophomore album. Recently featured on Myspace, Shilpa shot the video in order to portray the meaning of the song: the empowerment of women and finding one's true passion. Shot in the Mojave Desert with Shilpa wearing a gorgeous Allen B. Schwartz gown in front of breathtaking scenery, the upbeat and progressive song channels an innate rebellion that lives in all of us. In the video, Shilpa and her cohorts literally break free of their colorless world and into a world of color after overthrowing a repressive sheriff. Shilpa sings, “So call me a deserter, discard me as a traitor, I don’t follow convention but isn’t that the point, I am my own dictator.” Who is Shilpa Narayan? Daughter of a Journalist and engineer, Atlanta native Shilpa Narayan has never shied away from a challenge. Daily balancing of her full-time finance job and her music has not deterred this 24-year-old songstress from pursuing her passion and bearing her soul in her music. Shilpa’s debut album Stand Alone depicts her personal struggle with romantic relationships as well as the inner turmoil of identifying her true self. In just a short two-year period, Shilpa has progressed quickly on her road to self-discovery through pursuing her true passion: music. While studying business and marketing at Georgia Tech, Shilpa picked up the guitar in her spare time and taught herself to strum chords to accompany herself singing cover songs by Rihanna, Beyonce, and various other R&B artists she revered. She began posting videos of herself singing on YouTube, and gradually, her views increased to well over 500,000. After moving to New York City to work as a business analyst, Shilpa continued to quietly practice her music and post more videos on YouTube. She competed and won an open mic contest at Don Hills, which landed her a small management deal who then introduced her to various producers and musicians in NYC. Soon thereafter, she was performing in front of 200+ crowds during Fashion Week 2010 as well as opening for hip hop artists Waka Flocka and Wale. These events compelled Shilpa to write her own music and a year later she released her debut album Stand Alone in May 2012. Her music has already generated buzz on AOL Music as well as praise from The Voice producer and host Carson Daly, who handpicked Shilpa’s submission to be sent directly to the show’s producers for consideration. Even with her initial success, Shilpa realizes she still has a long road ahead. “I don’t think I knew going in, how difficult it would be and how eye-opening of an experience it would be,” recalls Shilpa about her first experiences with the music industry. “It really forces you to grow up and also become comfortable with who you are and the life decisions you make. This album reflects a lot about that inner struggle I’ve had, and I’m hoping others will relate to it.” I have to tell you that I had done an earlier podcast with Shilpa a couple of months ago and unfortunately it got decimated when my computer started turning itself off and rebooting right in the midst of editing the podcast. So we redid it. SO MUCH FUN! Shilpa and I had been on the phone for an hour the first time. The second time, we picked up right where we left off and the cool part was #1 podcast was immediately after she finished the video shoot. #2 podcast was done within a day or so of the video going live! Such providential timing and I was able to pick up the energy she had from the first conversation and see it in the video. A real winner here- she has a huge talent to be able to go the distance. Buy her single on itunes.com! http://shilpanarayan.com/ https://www.facebook. Stevie Wilson no 26:27 <embed src= "http://www.la-story.com/upload/podcasts/odeoplayer.swf" quality="high" width="300" height="52" allowScriptAccess="always" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars= "valid_sample_rate=true&external_url=http://www.la-story.com/upload/podcasts/shilpa.mp3"pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"> </embed> http://la-story.com/2013/12/wondering-what-to-buy-for-holiday-2013-hot-holiday-gift-ideas-online-in-stores/ http://la-story.com/2013/12/wondering-what-to-buy-for-holiday-2013-hot-holiday-gift-ideas-online-in-stores/#comments Sat, 21 Dec 2013 12:12:24 +0000 http://la-story.com/?p=58975 http://la-story.com/2013/12/wondering-what-to-buy-for-holiday-2013-hot-holiday-gift-ideas-online-in-stores/feed/ 2 evolution travel pillow,fabfitfun,holiday gifts,juverest,Nail polish,video #podcast Shopping may not be your favorite thing- or maybe it is but not when you are under the gun to find some great or unique gifts. There are a range of products in this video that range from pricey to affordable if you know where to look. Shopping may not be your favorite thing- or maybe it is but not when you are under the gun to find some great or unique gifts. There are a range of products in this video that range from pricey to affordable if you know where to look. That's what I am here for! Looking for great gifts for the holiday? Now's the time to start thinking about beauty and men's grooming gifts! Guilana Rancic's FABFITFUN is a 4x as year box delivery @ $50 but well worth it because you get more than $50 in products out of it. Curated by Giuliana Rancic and the FabFitFun Team. $120+ in Beauty, Fitness, Fashion, and Wellness Finds for only $49.99 per season. Full-size, premium products delivered 4 times per year. Order someone this box for SPRING and give the gift that keeps on giving for a while! Join/Order HERE Love the Facial Magic skincare FACIAL MAGIC DAYTIME SKIN NUTRITION . FACIAL MAGIC UNDER EYE NOURISHER - 0.5 OZ. Evolution Travel Pillow, Affordable gift that delivers from $20-$35! Juverest- the sleep wrinkle pillow, Sustainable Mercado Global bags and acessories The clutch nail polish from Butter London, Color shown in video: The Full Monty! Julep & more! The nail colors I was wearing the day of the video shoot were ALL Julep colors with embellishments. I am wearing 3 different colors! Manna Kadar Cosmetics! Sheer Glow Some products in this collection were submitted for review; others I had purchased. Neither affects the tenor of my review. I buy as much great stuff as I do stuff that doesn't work. Ditto on the free products. It's about authenticity about the quality of the product and has been since day one about 15 years ago! Stevie Wilson, LA-Story.com Fresh Sugar Rose Royalty Set: Seaberry Body Cream, Soy Face Cleanser & a Sugar Rose Lip Treatment for only $32! While supplies last! var widget_id = "10592"; var ls_linkid = "7658"; var ls_url = escape("http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=EsXe6pZTy8Q&offerid=298790.7658&type=13&subid=0"); document.write(''); Stevie Wilson no 9:42 <embed src= "http://www.la-story.com/upload/podcasts/odeoplayer.swf" quality="high" width="300" height="52" allowScriptAccess="always" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars= "valid_sample_rate=true&external_url=http://www.la-story.com/upload/podcasts/xmas2.mp3"pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"> </embed> http://la-story.com/2013/12/pushing-upward-author-andrea-adler-talks-about-her-book-iching-more-podcast/ http://la-story.com/2013/12/pushing-upward-author-andrea-adler-talks-about-her-book-iching-more-podcast/#comments Fri, 20 Dec 2013 12:14:40 +0000 http://la-story.com/?p=58946 http://la-story.com/2013/12/pushing-upward-author-andrea-adler-talks-about-her-book-iching-more-podcast/feed/ 0 andrea adler,fiction & non-fiction author,holistic pr,iChing & divination,Podcast,Pushing Upward Maybe you read my review on PUSHING UPWARD by Andrea Adler or maybe you didn't. Even so, here's the fast "refresher course" that you can read while you listen to the podcast that I had with Andrea Adler a few weeks back. Maybe you read my review on PUSHING UPWARD by Andrea Adler or maybe you didn't. Even so, here's the fast "refresher course" that you can read while you listen to the podcast that I had with Andrea Adler a few weeks back. I get lots of books to read and it's rare the book that captures my attention to warrant me to tote the book to various appointments or start skipping TV and phone calls so I can read the book. I found one recently that I became so enamoured with that I finished it in two weeks! I love to read and I switch back and forth between books often. Not so with the book "Pushing Forward" by Andrea Adler! Here's Andrea Adler talking about her book, Pushing Upward! Synopsis The year is 1974 . . . This fascinating roman à clef takes us through one epic year in the life of 21-year-old Sandra Billings. While trying to eke out a living as an actress in L.A., she discovers the I Ching, the ancient Chinese oracle; and uses it as her GPS to navigate a torrid love affair, battle with demons of the past, and search for meaning and truth. After consulting the oracle, Sandra places an ad in the Los Angeles Times: Drama Student in Need of Rm and Brd in Exchange for Housekeeping. She encounters an assortment of outrageous and inappropriate individuals – but it is one unlikely stranger who will change the course of her life. Interwoven throughout the deep, rich tapestry of this book are passages that illuminate Sandra’s spiritual quest and profound inner changes. The result is a stunning climax, where everything she has gained is challenged by a poignant and surprising twist of fate. About PUSHING UPWARD Find this AMAZING book that will capture your attention or anyone who you want to share this book with at PushingUpward.com Amazon.com Follow or connect online: https://www.facebook.com/PushingUpward https://twitter.com/pushingupward http://www.youtube.com/user/AndreaAdlerTV http://www.pinterest.com/pushingupward/ www.holisticpr.com www.pushingupward.com Buy this book and give it to your BFF's! You will find that the connection that each person has is a bit different but in many ways, it's quite astounding that most people have similar feelings about the book! Stevie Wilson, LA-Story.com Fresh Sugar Rose Royalty Set: Seaberry Body Cream, Soy Face Cleanser & a Sugar Rose Lip Treatment for only $32! While supplies last! var widget_id = "10592"; var ls_linkid = "7658"; var ls_url = escape("http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=EsXe6pZTy8Q&offerid=298790.7658&type=13&subid=0"); document.write(''); Stevie Wilson no 28:58 <embed src= "http://www.la-story.com/upload/podcasts/odeoplayer.swf" quality="high" width="300" height="52" allowScriptAccess="always" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars= "valid_sample_rate=true&external_url=http://www.la-story.com/upload/podcasts/aa1.mp3"pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"> </embed> http://la-story.com/2013/12/looking-for-unusual-gifts-check-out-the-rarecraftcollection-by-the-balvenie-distillery/ http://la-story.com/2013/12/looking-for-unusual-gifts-check-out-the-rarecraftcollection-by-the-balvenie-distillery/#comments Tue, 17 Dec 2013 12:36:22 +0000 http://la-story.com/?p=58853 http://la-story.com/2013/12/looking-for-unusual-gifts-check-out-the-rarecraftcollection-by-the-balvenie-distillery/feed/ 2 David Laird,gift-giving,made in USA,podcast and video,The Balvenie,The Rare Craft Collection,Todd Snyder When you look at this headline, you might be wondering what is a "rare craft collection". The Balvenie have a slant on what it takes to create something with one's own two hands and do it here in the USA - just like they do when they make scotch whisk... When you look at this headline, you might be wondering what is a "rare craft collection". The Balvenie have a slant on what it takes to create something with one's own two hands and do it here in the USA - just like they do when they make scotch whisk... Stevie Wilson no 7:45 <embed src= "http://www.la-story.com/upload/podcasts/odeoplayer.swf" quality="high" width="300" height="52" allowScriptAccess="always" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars= "valid_sample_rate=true&external_url=http://www.la-story.com/upload/podcasts/balvenie .mp3"pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"> </embed> http://la-story.com/2013/12/fragments-11-mik-moi-shows-off-4-fragrances-from-his-debut-collection-fragments-finale-podcast/ http://la-story.com/2013/12/fragments-11-mik-moi-shows-off-4-fragrances-from-his-debut-collection-fragments-finale-podcast/#comments Sun, 01 Dec 2013 12:38:46 +0000 http://la-story.com/?p=58588 http://la-story.com/2013/12/fragments-11-mik-moi-shows-off-4-fragrances-from-his-debut-collection-fragments-finale-podcast/feed/ 2 http://la-story.com/2013/11/fragments-10-roxana-villa-roxanas-illuminated-perfumes-talks-about-fragrance-creation-podcast/ http://la-story.com/2013/11/fragments-10-roxana-villa-roxanas-illuminated-perfumes-talks-about-fragrance-creation-podcast/#comments Sat, 23 Nov 2013 12:04:03 +0000 http://la-story.com/?p=58333 http://la-story.com/2013/11/fragments-10-roxana-villa-roxanas-illuminated-perfumes-talks-about-fragrance-creation-podcast/feed/ 1 botanical,evolution of fragrance creation,FRAGments 2013,indie fragrance designers,organic,Podcast,Roxana Illuminated Perfumes FRAGments is/was an an indie, artisanal and underground event that pulled together spectacular brands from the West Coast and beyond! This event happened on 6/22 in the Highland Park in the San Fernando Valley in a cool little gallery of more than just... FRAGments is/was an an indie, artisanal and underground event that pulled together spectacular brands from the West Coast and beyond! This event happened on 6/22 in the Highland Park in the San Fernando Valley in a cool little gallery of more than just wall art, but 3-D art displays as well. As one of the hottest days that spring, it was an intoxicating event. What's next in FRAGmnents Spring/Summer 2013? LOTS more to learn about from various fragrance lines. It's time for another podcast of 2 people from the FRAGment's event: this time we have Yosh Han representing Yosh Olfactory Sense and Persephenie from Persephenie Studio This was an amazing event and this is one way for you to partake in the event without spending a ton of money! Given that managed to miss two people at the event, I figured I would give them the option to do a phone podcast with me. Tres cool, they both accepted. Roxana Villa and Mik Moi were kind enough to give me some significant time. Since it is truly a gift, I wasn't just going to talk solely about FRAGments but also fragrance creation and the impetus and inspiration for their own work. It was fascinating! The first of two 30+ minute interviews here to give you more insight into what a indie fragrance designer does and how hard they work -- because it is a lot of work and requires an incredible amount of patience. Roxana's Illuminated Fragrances had an amazing display at FRAGments 2013 and she displayed the following fragrances: Roxana displayed six scents at the FRAGments show! The two most important that Roxana mentioned are listed here. Seductive, grounding and hypnotic, they are worth trying the samples of each one. If you want to know what else Roxana featured at FRAGments, send her an email! FIGURE 1: NOIR LIQUID NATURAL PERFUME (on page 2) - Figure 1: Noir, a botanical fragrance tailored for those with a passion for the nature scents of the dark forest. A natural perfume featuring roots and precious woods. The fragrance defies genre as it is neither feminine nor masculine. "Roxana Illuminated Perfume introduces a curious collection of natural perfume narratives beginning with Figure 1: Noir, a fragrance tailored for those with a passion for patchouli. From her tool box of cross fertilized artistic disciplines, Roxana illuminates an eccentric curiosity birthed of primordial earth. Figure 1: Noir is an intriguing perfume oddity, deep and resinous with a loamy plume of botanical musk. The effect is as intimate and universal as human skin with an unsettling wild animalic shadow." Materials: 190 Proof Organic grape and grain alcohol; vital plant essences including three different patchouli essences, wood, vetiver, buchu leaf, cognac, davana; artisanal tinctures Blossom Eau De Cologne: organic, fresh, botanical perfume with garden tinctures (find it on page 1) A traditional Eau de Cologne, handmade with organic, pure botanical ingredients. There is 1 gram by weight of heavenly bliss within the mini glass, spray bottle. This cologne formula is based on the traditional combination of herb and citrus. As a child in Argentina I was often spritzed with a cologne called "Colonia de Bebe", a beautiful fragrance similar to the classic 4711. Materials: 190 Proof Organic grape and grain alcohol; vital plant essences including bergamot, lemon, neroli, thyme, rosemary, cistus and jasmine; artisanal tincture of Jasmine sambac blossoms. Fragrance Family: Citrus A devoted customers says:"I love this! It is like summer in a bottle. One whiff creates an instant sense of well being Thank you to Roxana Villa for her time, her sharing of herself and her craft/art of creating fragrance. AWESOME!! www.illuminatedperfume.com Twitter.com/RoxanaVilla Facebook.com/IlluminatedPerfume Pinterest.com/roxanav Stevie Wilson, LA-Story.com Complimentary Dior deluxe sample with any $25 purchase. Stevie Wilson no 33:49 <embed src= "http://www.la-story.com/upload/podcasts/odeoplayer.swf" quality="high" width="300" height="52" allowScriptAccess="always" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars= "valid_sample_rate=true&external_url=http://www.la-story.com/upload/podcasts/frag10.mp3"pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"> </embed>