Alex Tries Her Best
iHeart Media Digital
In today's world, it can be hard to keep everything straight. Like, what we *are* and *are NOT* supposed to be eating this month? Which personality test should we be taking? Do I need ALL of these dating apps? Alex Gervasi is on a mission to learn about it ALL and be better by talking to real people with real experience. She may not always get it right, but at least she's trying her best!
Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
In today's world, it can be hard to keep everything straight. Like, what we *are* and *are NOT* supposed to be eating this month? Which personality test should we be taking? Do I need ALL of these dating apps? Alex Gervasi is on a mission to learn about it ALL and be better by talking to real people with real experience. She may not always get it right, but at least she's trying her best!
Language:
English
Episodes
Alex Learns About Acting In COVID (with Cedric Yarbrough)
11/12/2020
Ever wondered how the TV and movie industry is continuing in the midst of a pandemic? Well, today Alex Gervasi is joined by yet another "internet friend" of hers - actor, comedian and voice artist Cedric Yarbrough - to dive into the world of acting during COVID. Plus he talks about being quarantined alone, bringing joy to people through his work, and his decision to continue playing a cop on TV in 2020.
Duration:00:47:37
Alex Tries Creative Drinking (with Kimmy McAtee Bell)
8/31/2020
Alex Gervasi's friend, entrepreneur and owner of the creative agency Creative Drinking, Kimmy McAtee Bell, joins the podcast to talk about starting her own business, owning a creative agency in the age of COVID, and imposter syndrome. Plus Kimmy talks about the importance of hiring the RIGHT people for your business and she and Alex share their versions of the story of how they *really* became friends.
Duration:01:04:38
Alex Tries Making It All 'Worth It' (with Brit Barron)
8/13/2020
This week, Alex Gervasi brings BACK a friend of the show: pastor, author, and all-around badass, Brit Barron! Brit is back to talk about the recent release of her book 'Worth It' as well as how she overcomes fear, embraces change, and finds freedom in her life. Brit also shares the most LOL story about LL Cool J that you *need* to hear.
Duration:00:54:01
Alex Tries Putting Her Phone Down (with Tommy Sobel)
7/31/2020
Have you ever considered if you need to work on your digital wellness? Or do you even know what digital wellness is? This week, Alex Gervasi talks with the founder of Brick, Tommy Sobel, about digital wellness, taking a break from your phone, and how to be more successful by spending less time on your phone... and turning your phone into a brick.
Duration:00:54:25
Alex Tries Buying Art (with Sara Kaplan)
7/20/2020
Buying your first piece of art can be intimidating. Where do you start? How much should you spend? What are you even looking for? Luckily, Sara Kaplan, Associate Director at Subliminal Projects joins Alex Gervasi to answer all of those questions. Plus we learn how Sara got involved in the art world from a young age and more about the man behind Subliminal Projects and OBEY, Shepard Fairey.
Duration:00:54:16
Alex Tries-On Some Career Coaching (with Samantha Citro Alexander of Smashbox Cosmetics)
5/28/2020
Alex Gervasi's friend and Director of Consumer Engagement at Smashbox Cosmetics, Samantha Citro Alexander, joins the podcast today with some much-needed career coaching. Alex and Sam talk about knowing your worth at work, goal setting, communicating your wants and needs in the workplace, and more. There's something for everyone, at any stage in their career, in this episode!
Duration:01:03:22
Alex Tries Not To Cry... And Fails
5/12/2020
Alex Gervasi is crying again today - but a lot of these tears are HAPPY tears! And in the midst of a pandemic, we'll take any happy tears we can get. Alex shares her experience getting the COVID-19 test (shout out to Los Angeles County for free testing!), talks about why sometimes you just gotta cry it out, and has a big and exciting life update to share!
Duration:01:22:34
Alex Tries Not To Cry... And Fails
5/10/2020
Alex Gervasi is crying again today - but some of them are HAPPY tears! And in the midst of a pandemic, we'll take any happy tears we can get. Alex shares her experience getting the COVID-19 test (shout out to Los Angeles County for free testing!), talks about why sometimes you just gotta cry it out, and has a big and exciting life update to share!
Duration:01:24:16
Alex Tries Processing Dating "Potentials" And Who Gets The Payoff
4/30/2020
This week, Alex Gervasi dives into something that was completely unplanned for: dating people with "potential" and watching them leave the relationship better than they found out. Alex and Erica also talk about life updates in quarantine, their highs and lows of life right now, and staying in contact with exes.
Duration:01:28:33
Alex Tries To Figure Out Dating While Quarantined
4/22/2020
When in quarantine... people are STILL going to find a way to date - from a safe social distance, of course! Alex Gervasi is back this week talking about how people are still dating while experiencing a global pandemic, including stories from her friend AND brother. Plus, Producer Erica spills about her own dating life while in quarantine!
Duration:01:04:13
Alex Tries Setting Boundaries In A Global Pandemic
4/17/2020
Alex and Producer Erica are back at it from home and this week we're talking about BOUNDARIES. When working from home and doing, well, everything from home, people can except you to always be available - so we dive in to setting boundaries while staying home. Plus, is anyone else dating over FaceTime?
Duration:01:09:51
Alex Tries To Process A Global Pandemic (Part 1 Of Many)
4/10/2020
Oh yes, she's back and broadcasting from HOME. Alex Gervasi and Producer Erica connect (virtually and safely!) to discuss what's on all of our minds right now: the global pandemic we're currently living through. If you need a place to feel a little less alone, we got you. This week we're talking about taking things day by day, therapy, staying connected with friends and family and... Alex's first passover.
Duration:00:31:51
Alex Tries Reframing Success
3/11/2020
Alex Gervasi recently realized she has only ever measured success based on her job or her career. But can't you be successful in other parts of your life? Can't being seen as successful come from having supportive friendships, healthy romantic relationships, and having positive hobbies or passions outside of work? Alex and Producer Erica explore these questions in today's episode!
Duration:00:54:16
Alex Tries Living In Gratitude
2/24/2020
Let's talk gratitude. Alex Gervasi is sharing how it's possible - and necessary! - to find gratitude in the situations that may not always make you feel the most thankful. This week Alex dives into why she's so grateful for this phase of her life, the people who have made her feel this way, and what she has learned over the last year or so. We all can take something from this one!
Duration:01:02:03
Alex Tries A Fresh Start
2/11/2020
Things have certainly changed over the last two months for Alex Gervasi. And in this episode she's talking about this transitional period in her life which has included traveling for the holidays, turning 30, and more dating than... ever? Plus, answers to all the questions you've been asking!
Duration:01:08:42
Alex Tries To Fill You In
12/10/2019
Alex Gervasi and Producer Erica catch you up on what's been going on in their lives (and it's actually a LOT!) Between a MAJOR life change for Alex, a break up update from Erica and a chat about dipping our toes back into the dating world, we fill you in on it all.
Duration:00:43:06
Alex Tries Launching A Start Up (with Kelly and Rhenee from Whym)
11/18/2019
Start-up super team Kelly Nyland and Rhenee Bartlett join Alex Gervasi to talk about what it really takes to get a new business off the ground. Kelly and Rhenee met while working at Snap, and later left to start Petalfox and, more recently, Whym - two businesses that allow you to purchase items directly through text messages. Get to know Kelly and Rhenee on this episode, then find them on Instagram @kellylmnyland and @rheneekbarlett!
Duration:01:21:21
Alex Tries Moving With A Purpose (with DJ Hed)
11/11/2019
In our first-ever explicit episode, Alex Gervasi talks with her friend DJ Hed about each of their non-traditional starts in this industry, how he has become a go-to guy for advice, and much more. This extremely authentic episode is not one you want to miss.
Duration:01:36:08
Alex Tries Building A Brand (with the sisters from Naked Wardrobe)
10/28/2019
Alex Gervasi is learning about the fashion industry this week with three sisters who know what it takes to build and run a successful fashion brand. Sisters Shideh, Shida and Shirin Kaviani from Naked Wardrobe join Alex to talk about why they created their company, how the customers inspire them and what it's like to work with your sisters.
Duration:00:46:16
Alex Tries Astrology (with astrologist Jaadee)
10/14/2019
Alex Gervasi is joined by astrologist Jade to discuss a deeper look at astrology and go through Alex's birth chart. Jade also gives listeners resources for looking into their own birth charts and understanding how astrology is much more than just their horoscope. Plus, Jade explains her specialty: horary.
Duration:01:22:06