Big Love

Lola x

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The week that was in LA:

• Auditioned for a hemorrhoid cream ad: I was so excited when I got the casting networks email notification. I would be reading for a spin instructor, easy enough. I thought I better google the brand, turns out its hemorrhoid cream. Fun times for me! Still gave it a red hot crack
• Lovely. Do you know the first audition that I got when I moved to LA was an ad for vagina deodorant. I did the audition, didn’t book it, but I still did the audition. I had to play a “fanny godmother” and dress up as a fairy then say “I’m your fanny godmother, and with my want explain and point to body parts as I say its a “whole body deodorant, safe to use on your feet, pits and privates.” In what order I’ll never know, I didn’t get the gig.
• Echo park farmers market on a Friday night no less, things like this make me love LA.
• Wine bar (chilled French red) in echo park, its called Dada
• Silverlake farmers market Saturday morning. Got this amazing dip called “the kitchen sink” dip from the stall called “The Brothers”
• A natural hike with may lovely friend who full sees me here in LA
• TV shows: platonic wit hath Rogan and Rose Byrne
• Song on repeat: Mumford and Sons Babel “Cause I'll know my weakness, know my voice. And I believe in grace and choice. And I know perhaps my heart is fast. But I’ll be born without a mask” - From Babel by Mumford & Sons
• Here’s the thing; LA is beast, it’s wild, woolly, tough, brutal and hard. But in some weird messed up way, it rewards hard work, blood, sweat and tears. And you know what, its been one of those weeks, one of those weeks where the tears have flowed, the hard work has felt like its amounted to nothing, but bizarrely, in a good way, in a letting go, cathartic way. Its time to trust. In myself.
• Big love for La La Land

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Fearlessly Failing Hot Seat with Yogi Meg

Can you handle the heat? In this rapid-fire episode, podcast host Lola grills rising yoga teacher Meg with quick questions to uncover her most honest thoughts on life, laughs, and finding your unique voice. Get ready for lots of gems dropped at warp speed.

1:23 - Meg shares her favorite city (LA!) and nature escape (Joshua Tree). Both places align with the retreat location.

2:45 - Honesty and communication are non-negotiables for Meg in relationships. She can't stand avoidance and flaky behavior.

4:12 - TikTok cracks Meg up lately. Humans are frustrating yet hilarious.

5:34 - Legs up the wall is Meg's go-to yoga pose for a chill nervous system reset.

7:01 - Advice for new teachers: find your unique voice and style. Confidence comes from teaching in your own way.

8:22 - Having head teachers watch your class is nerve-wracking! But focus on your students and it'll go smoothly.

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This episode has a bit of a wellness vibe today! All in celebration of our retreat in Joshua Tree! We have a special discount code: CHILL50 for $50 off the retreat when you book.

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Get ready to chill out and relax with yogi Meg as we dive into yoga, breathwork, journaling, and more self-care practices. Learn how somatic movement helps you reconnect with your body and release tension. We'll also chat about the magic of Ayurveda, dharma, satya, and santosha. Plus, hear all about our upcoming wellness retreat in Joshua Tree—use code CHILL50 to get $50 off! This soul-nourishing convo will inspire you to give back to yourself. Time to hit reset.

Timestamps:

2:30 - What is somatic movement and how Meg got into yoga

8:20 - Ayurvedic medicine and philosophy

13:40 - Meg's favorite yoga words: dharma, satya, santosha

18:30 - Self-care tips: breathwork, stretching, journaling

23:00 - Our Joshua Tree retreat! Details and discount.

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Big love from La La Land,

Lola

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Los Angeles Actor Diary

The week that was in Los Angeles:

OUR FIRST TIME VISITING SAG!

This has been a lovely week in Los Angeles! One of this weeks full of magic moments.

We went to our first ever screening at SAG! It was pretty special, we saw a screener of our mates feature film ahead of it being released. And the theatre at SAG is called the Meryl Streep Theatre. Then each chair has a different actors name on it, I was lucky enough to sit on the Matt Damon seat, Boss was on Julia Roberts and our mate Laura was on Ben Affleck, what a row! Apparently the names of people on these seats donated considerable amounts to SAG during covid. So the screening was loads of fun, we went to Barney’s Beanery in West Hollywood afterwards to celebrate out mates! So surreal to see a movie come to life like that, so so cool.

Then on Sunday we went to this Emmy nominations party for composers, Bosso is a composer so this was right up his alley. It was this cool house out in the Hollywood Hills and 4 composers and a choir performed from upcoming Emmy nominated TV shows, I loved the music from Agatha All Night Long.

They also had a real life Emmy at this party, I made a wish on it naturally!

This week I also had a lovely dinner at The Holloway House (which is part of Soho House), I went there with my mate Pip and we had dinner on their rooftop, it was a lovely place to watch the sun set.

I also took a meeting at Los Feliz cafe All Time. This place is still one of my favourite places in Los Angeles, it reminds me of the cute cafes we have in Byron Bay, lands of outdoor seating and plants. Feels a bit magical you know.

And now I’m about to start working on 2 influencer pitches, I have two scripts due today for influencer campaigns. So that’s a bit of fun!

No auditions this week, but I’ve booked 3 exciting guests for the podcast, I’ve been researching different podcast studios, I have 4 Virgos in my chart, so researching and planning is right up my alley.

That’s it from me fam-bam. P.s if you’re in LA and feel like a little getaway my yoga bud Meg and I are running a yogi retreat in October! Check out my last post for more info

Big love

Lola

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Fearlessly Failing Hot Seat with Matt Sofo

What’s it like to run a successful podcast for over 6 years? Find out as Lola rapid fires questions at her boyfriend and business partner Matt Sofo. They cover biggest lessons learned, favorite guests, key moments, hot tips for podcasters, hurdles they’ve faced, and advice for aspiring podcast hosts. Get the inside scoop from these podcasting pros.

2:30 - Biggest lesson learned from the podcast
5:20 - Lola's favorite episode with actor Owen Teale
9:40 - Matt's favorite moments being in-studio and at guests' homes
12:30 - Hot tip - Don't get complacent, overprepare
15:20 - Hurdle - Learning all the tech/backend work
17:40 - Advice - Just start, don't wait for the perfect time

Key Takeaways:
- Running a long-term podcast takes a ton of work
- Staying present and in the moment creates best interviews
- Get comfortable learning editing and backend skills
- Start before you think you're ready

Want the inside scoop on podcasting success? Don't miss this rapid-fire interview. Hit play now!

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Righto fam! Let's celebrate 6 years of Fearlessly Failing. Let's talk the highs and lows of having and creating a pod; including iconic guests and stories that resonated most with listeners. Lola also shares candid insights on the challenges of podcasting and what's worked well for their show.

Lola and Matt take us behind the scenes, revealing their approach to booking big-name guests, handling difficult interviews, and staying true to their podcast's purpose. Lola stresses the importance of being "relentlessly honest" and only sharing stories that offer real depth and vulnerability.

This fun, reflective episode provides aspiring podcasters with valuable tips and inspiration. Lola emphasizes that podcasting requires immense work, but rewards those willing to stick it out. Her advice? Commit fully, protect your vision, and above all - tell the truth.

Timestamps:

0:01:30 - Remembering some of Lola's favorite/most iconic podcast guests over the years

0:08:15 - The challenges and pain points of podcasting

0:19:30 - What's worked well for the podcast and Lola's tips

0:29:45 - Behind the scenes stories and reflections

0:39:00 - Parting words of wisdom for aspiring podcasters

Lola and her producer Matt aka Bosso have poured their hearts into Fearlessly Failing for the past 6 years - and have 748 episodes to show for it! Tune in to hear the hosts reflect candidly on their podcasting journey. You'll laugh along with their stories and walk away feeling inspired to start your own creative passion project. What are you waiting for? Hit play now!

Big love! Lola and Matt

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