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Happy New Year to all Liss 'N Kristi viewers and listeners.
Where have we been the past few weeks? The answer is Kristi has been sick, and we've both been raising money like crazy for her non-profit K9s4Cops and K9s4kids - both of which are shortly to be relaunched under the name k9s.org
In this episode, selling fashion-conscious apparel on "Whatnot" - as they say we "buy, sell and go live".
Meanwhile, Kristi is having her tonsils out, even though her doctor told her he rarely does the procedure on a "woman of fifty". She's figuring out how to host the show without a voice for a few weeks :-)
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Catching Up
00:36 Health Updates and Surgery Plans
01:17 Year-End Review and Changes
02:25 Tonsil Surgery Details
05:42 Podcast Update and Holiday Recap
06:34 Christy's YouTube Addiction
08:50 Gary Vee's Influence
15:57 Exploring Whatnot and Reselling
21:23 Selling Unworn Luxury Items
21:47 Rapid Growth on Whatnot
22:53 K9s4cops.org Rebranding
25:40 Luxury Goods Donation Initiative
29:18 Walmart's Birkin Knockoff
31:37 The Rise of Lab-Created Diamonds
39:34 Bitcoin and Alternative Investments
42:35 Upcoming Plans
PROFILE ON WHATNOT:
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This time on Liss 'N Kristi, Alissa enlists Kyle and Tonya for the daunting task of creating a Decorative Christmas Garden for friend
Brett Chisholm from Three Dudes Farm, which aims to be
rooted in the Houston community, sustainability, and the power of joy.On the way to their creation of heavy lifting trees, branches, and of floral creation, they chat about past emergency accident experiences, baby rescues, cat rescues, and floral designs for both the wealthy and the thrifty.
Stay until the end to watch a montage of the spectacular results of the threesome's Christmas decorative designs for Brett :-)
00:00 Start
00:05 Introduction and Team Setup
00:37 Decorating Challenges Begin
01:27 Floral Arrangements and Supplies
02:43 Brett's Bridal Industry Ambitions
04:07 Creative Vision and Techniques
05:01 Humorous Moments and Banter
08:14 Travel Stories and Struggles
10:41 Tool Talk and Preparation
18:04 School Memories and Anecdotes
24:03 Concussion Story and Final Touches
25:23 Embarrassing Drunk Stories
26:20 Veterinary Mishaps
27:01 Gage's Bathroom Emergency
29:10 Unexpected Hospital Visit
31:01 Phone Action and Tomato Tomato
32:01 "Mama ton" and Cat Rescues
33:08 Maxine's Trailer Park Drama
34:49 The Great Cat Chase
41:00 Rescue Adventures and Feral Cats
50:49 Decorating and Wrapping Up -
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Today, a true crime mystery which appears to be a shocking example of the kind of domestic violence against women which is often overlooked in society.
Kristi and Alissa look at the case of Suzanne Simpson, a high-end real estate broker from San Antonio, Texas, allegedly battered, murdered and dumped by Brad - her husband of 22 years.
He is now in jail awaiting hearings. Her remains haven't been found.
The story has captured people's attention around the world. So many female victims of domestic violence are reluctant to report it.
In this episode, Liss 'N Kristi are appealing to the victims for the courage to speak out, and they offer help and support.
CHAPTERS:-
00:00 Start
00:12 The disappearance of Suzanne Simpson
00:32 Husband Brad - alleged killer
04:38 A neighbor in Olmos Park hears an argument
04:56 He was allegedly trying to keep her from running away
06:31 "What if law enforcement knew earlier?"
07:55 Brad's purchases at Home Depot
08:55 What happened to the trash bags?
10:12 "She could've moved in with her mother"
11:52 Brad reports his wife is missing
13:02 "Leave all that crap in the pumphouse, especially the gun"
13:40 Their child accuses Brad of assault
14:50 Brad is arrested
15:28 The "Last Will and Testament"
17:35 "Kudos to the police"
19:22 Brad's business partner is arrested
19:41 "Look for me at the bottom of the lake"
22:31 "For any woman, her first concern is for her child"
27:57 "Rage and utter control"
28:36 Brad is held on bonds of $5 million
30:10 "Remember there is always help, and there is no shame"
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This week, we're on our way to St Louis, MO., to record the podcast "The Brighter Side of Blue" which highlights the great work police officers do in American communities.
On the way, we discuss Starbucks' Cardamom Coffee, Elon Musk's new Robovan, and - most extensively - the ongoing saga of P'Nut the Squirrel. It started out as a public health alert, but has mushroomed into a big political issue in New York. There's a perception that the state interfered needlessly in a dispute which, bizarrely, also involves the porn site "Only Fans". Kristi has the very latest on our road trip. Also check out her podcast appearances in the coming days (links below).
Podcast appearances:
https://www.thebrightersideofblue.com/ (Community policing)
https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/ (Rachel Uchitel)
https://teamneverquit.com/podcast/ (Marcus and Melanie Luttrell)
Get in Touch:
Shop with Kristi:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/kkschiller
The latest on P'Nut the Squirrel:
https://www.riverfronttimes.com/news/content-creators-mark-and-daniela-longo-deny-hyping-up-squirrel-death-for-onlyfans-43630587
CHAPTERS
00:20 Driving to St Louis through Bowling Green, MO.
00:57 Recording the podcast "The Brighter Side of Blue" which highlights the great work police officers do in American communities.
02:30 How many McDonald's are there? (14,200 in the USA)
03:02 How many Starbucks are there? (38,000 worldwide)
04:00 "The goal is to get you in and out in four minutes"
05:50 Alissa discovers Cardamom-flavored coffee
07:10 "I love driving places"
07:25 Next week, Kentucky and the first "Donor Salon" for K9s4cops - Kristi's non-profit which provides trained canines to protect schools and communities nationwide
08:27 The French Laundry restaurant in Napa, CA. - A 5-hour experience
09:55 Texas is a welcoming place, which is why people are moving there
10:54 This is our third cross-country road trip. 80,000 miles in three years
11:28 Elon Musk and his new bus: The Robovan
12:20 Plugging my car in?
13:51 When Musk acquired X, moving the servers
15:32 The New York saga of P'Nut the Squirrel, and Fred the raccoon. Why don't the women and children being trafficked get this level of attention?"
24:10 Only Fans, and the rabies "concerns"
25:10 How long do squirrels live, if they're on a $800,000 farm?
28:35 Kristi on the "Miss Understood" podcast with Rachel Uchitel
28:54 Kristi on the "Team Never Quit" podcast with Marcus and Melanie Luttrell
30:03 We are led by something bigger than ourselves
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Today, we're in Houston getting some "skin deep" treatments from Jamie Marcelletti, M.A., who has established herself as one of the city's most respected aesthetic injectors. With 20 years of experience, she has turned her knowledge of facial and body contouring into an age-defying art form. Kristi gets the "PRF" treatment, a pioneering procedure that utilizes platelet-rich fiber injections to regenerate bones, and enhance facial appearance.
Alissa gets PCDC injections, known as Kybella. They break down fat cells and encourage natural elimination, all while tightening the skin. Many of the procedures Jamie carries out also mitigate bone loss.
https://joinskindeep.com/
(00:00) Start
(00:04) Introduction to Skin Deep in Houston
(03:15) Jamie and getting started on a 20-Year Skin Business
(03:50) How treatment technology has advanced
(04:02) Explaining PCDC injections
(04:20) How the treatment shrinks the skin
(07:10) The secrets of medical aesthetics
(07:50) The difference between PRP and PRF
(09:25) European Facial
(10:05) Preventing bone degeneration
(12:22) VIP Beauty Prep Vibe
(16:33) Comparing Skin Rejuvenation Techniques
(20:57) Slimming Treatment With Microneedles
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In Part Two of our Beauty Face-Off, we explore the wide-ranging arts of shimmer eyeshadow and the power of eyelash primers, sharing expert tips using both common and undiscovered brands. Alissa offers advice for those who are new to the world of makeup, while Kristi demonstrates techniques for brushing up around the eyebrows, the eyes, and the cheeks. She also tells of the time she became Marilyn Monroe.
We also share excitement about the upcoming Scott Barnes Masterclass in Dallas, TX., and provide practical tips for blending and mixing products, ensuring you build a beauty routine that suits your lifestyle and budget.
https://www.lissnkristi.com
https://www.amazon.com/shop/schille
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scott-barnes-master-class-tickets-1036299829687
STORIES:-
00:00 Start
00:12 Shimmer, or glow, on the eye
01:35 Eyelash Primer
02:35 You want it to stay where you put it!
04:10 The brush I'll never live without
05:06 Having a hard time with mascara
05:20 The $500 eyelash curler
06:29 A trick on Ebay
07:20 Snatched and sculpted, work from out to in
07:50 The Scott Barnes Masterclass
08:06 Korean "porn star" Primer
09:58 My whole new regimen of health care products
10:55 I went to hairdressing school long enough to learn to do my own hair
12:20 If I can't see it, I'm not worried about it
13:05 Kim Gatlin and Good Christian Bitches
15:15 If you're new to makeup brands
15:56 My skin has improved with these products
16:30 Familiarity with clothing brands - are they late to the makeup game?
18:34 Lashes: Heavier on the edge, because that's where you want the most drama
19:10 Right above the waterline, I go in with a chocolate
21:25 Scott's Masterclass - Downtown Dallas at 5 p.m. Nov. 9 2024
22:02 Q-tip - great invention
23:10 Bronzers which are "buildable"
24:45 I love listening to Jim Nance and Bailey Sarian
26:15 Everybody's moving to Texas
28:50 Merle Norman "plaster for your face"
30:05 Mary Kay has a story
31:15 "Can you get that done in 3 hours?"
32:32 How many bridesmaids were there?
33:18 Everyday staples for runaround makeup
35:00 Mascara and the brush
36:03 Using bronze everywhere
37:22 70s and 80s looks in the future
37:30 Looking for Marilyn Monroe, and finding Kristi
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Responding to popular demand, we give you Part One of our Beauty Face-Off, unlocking some of the secrets ingredients for a perfect beauty routine. Liss and Kristi offer expert tips on everything from layering your skincare products to choosing the best tools for your makeup application. We recommend key skincare brands, both popular and little-known, while emphasizing the importance of SPF, particularly for those battling skin conditions. We also discuss the benefits of using hyaluronic acid for hydration and recommend some under-eye saviors.
https://www.lissnkristi.com
https://www.amazon.com/shop/kkschiller
00:00 Start
00:13 Introducing smart beauty tips
00:40 The best of our make-up collection
01:13 What are your "tried and trues"?
01:25 Primers
02:35 Which SPFs to use to protect from sunlight
03:30 Start with water-based materials for rehydration
05:20 Under the eye
06:00 Foundations
07:20 Sponges
09:15 Foundation first
10:25 "I'm a true Anastasia"
12:15 Overly bushy eyebrows
13:40 Living in high-humidity Texas
14:45 The magic of the "little dots"
15:28 Blush sticks
16:45 "The whole eyebrow situation"
20:20 Palettes
21:25 Makeup, powder and brushes
22:14 Lips, etc.
23:20 Noses
24:08 Blending
24:18 Start light, and smokey eyes
26:36 Animal products in brushes
27:20 Eyebrows
29:29 Blush and eyeshadow
30:20 Lip pencils and using them on the eyes
32:50 Under eye brightening powder
35:00 Concealers - bring all the light to the center of your face
37:55 Cheeks
39:55 Loving Lady Gaga
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Try this fun exercise in today's show with your bezzie.
It's a real relationship-affirmer.
Kristi answers twenty questions from Alissa.
We discover she wants to sing like Whitney Houston, her lips are real, she is happiest in Kwandwe, South Africa, and she considers her non-profit K9s4COPS her greatest achievement.
K9s4COPS deploys canines and their handlers across the U.S., providing protection for thousands of schoolchildren every day, hunting down narcotics and dealers, and combating crime.
STORIES
00:00 Start
00:55 Why she's the "Media Queen"
01:53 What is her "perfect happiness"?
02:23 Her greatest fear
02:50 The living person she most admires
03:34 The personal trait she most deplores
04:22 Her greatest extravagance
04:56 What she dislikes most about her appearance
05:33 What living person does she most despise?
06:31 When and where was she most happy?
07:08 What talent would she like to have
07:25 Her greatest achievement
07:56 If she could change one thing, what would it be?
08:55 What if she could change one thing about her family?
09:51 If not what she's currently doing, What would she be doing for a living?
11:32 Her favorite writers
12:41 What's her motto?
13:18 If she could have dinner with anyone dead or alive, who would it be?
14:52 What question does she wish people would ask her?
16:18 Something she loves about herself
18:51 The hardest decision she's ever made
19:37 A talent she has that nobody knows about
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Did Sean "Diddy" Combs orchestrate a web of sex, drugs and violence scandals that could eclipse the darkest Hollywood tales?
After a federal grand jury in New York indicted the 54-year-old, and a judge ordered him to a notorious jail, we examine the history of the torrid accusations and rumours, and ask whether society is finally closing in on wealthy abusers. Kristi tells of her time at the Playboy Mansion: "I never saw any oil, I never saw naked bodies" but she also recounts the story of when she was propositioned on the floor of the US Senate.
The charges against Combs include sex offenses and transportation for prostitution, with the indictment claiming he "abused, threatened, and coerced women and others around him to fulfill his sexual desires, protect his reputation, and conceal his conduct."
His lawyer, Mark Agnifilo maintained at Combs' initial court appearance that his client is "an innocent man with nothing to hide."
STORIES
00:00 Start
00:02 This week, we're helped by some unusual props
00:48 Diddy's upbringing
01:32 Reacting to his experience growing up
02:20 Uptown Records, becoming an executive
02:57 The birth of Bad Boy Records
03:35 Jeffrey Epstein
04:20 The song Justin Bieber wrote
05:10 This could take down an empire of celebrities
05:40 He's got nothing to lose
07:10 Rihanna's allegations
08:25 "They want to get the bigger fish"
08:40 Clive Davis, who came out in the early nineties
09:40 Sexual identities and the Mormons
10:41 Diddy's lawyer defends him
11:35 A thousand bottles of baby oil
13:55 Surrounded by yes people
14:45 Art Acevedo, dealing with corruption in Miami as Police Chief
16:00 "He predicted this about himself"
17:22 Diddy's relationship with Clive Davis
18:25 Justin Bieber's discomfort
19:25 Turning off Michael Jackson music
20:16 The Cassie relationship
22:20 Meeting Wendy Williams
23:55 Oprah, and the Kardashians
25:15 Drug allegations
26:58 The party attendee list
28:28 "It's all coming to light"
29:10 "I never saw any oil, I never saw naked bodies"
30:35 It's still happening to Harvey Weinstein
31:58 "I was propositioned on the floor of the Senate"
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This is part two of our conversation with JP Davis, a social entrepreneur nicknamed "The Pride of Kentucky" and an uber-fundraiser for good causes. JP has agreed to support Kristi's non-profit K9s4COPS and K9s4KIDS, which deploys canines and their handlers to protect schoolchildren, hunt down narcotics and dealers, and combat crime across the US.
JP is a gay man who bucks the perception that Louisville is only for straights, describing himself to friends as a "proud, Appalachian homo".
He's enjoyed a stellar career which has taken him from White House Intern under George Bush Jr., to assistant to a Conservative member of the UK Parliament, to returning to Louisville to launch his consulting firm, JP Davis Partners.
He believes the best politicians see themselves as public servants, and all political dialogue should start "with empathy". He condemns the adversarial nature of today's politics on both sides. But he's optimistic, believing that more people than ever are questioning what they hear, and thinking independently.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyjpdavis/
https://www.jpdavispartners.com/about
00:00 Start
00:03 Fat, straight and Republican
00:29 Proud, Appalachian homo
01:22 "The pros are stepping in now"
01:45 "This makes me feel like I have purpose"
02:16 "Everybody in DC is gay"
02:20 Lunch with GOP Powerhitters
02:48 Politicians as good public servants
03:28 "Talk issues"
04:18 "Talking politics shouldn't be a bloodbath"05:40 "We've evolved beyond black and white issues"
06:24 "I meet political people where they are"
06:50 "There are bad apples on both sides"
07:50 "Leveraging hot issues to divide us"
08:30 "Immediate news is too often taken as truth"
09:52 "We've got a lot of issues we're not facing"
10:15 "I hate Taylor Swift" - "Dude......"
10:50 "Donald Trump is our version of Kim Jong Un"
11:45 "People still believe he speaks for us"
13:33 "Independent thinking is growing"
15:00 Honk for Jesus
15:20 Evangelical church and transitions
16:46 Seeing God in Grandmothers and the devil in families
17:10 "Love is an action, not a word"
17:50 What is a "holler"?
18:55 The culture of being "looked down upon"
20:12 We all deserve the same respect
20:34 How can people be more financially secure?
21:00 Jeff Bezos' profits and the pay of his employees
23:45 "A smart person figures out the effects of their actions on future generations"
24:38 Lead with Empathy
25:30 Kentucky ban on conversion therapy
26:51 Learning, Growing, Evolving, or Liberal Arts Education?
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In this episode the Pride of Louisville, Kentucky, JP Davis, offers to support Kristi's non-profits K9s4COPS and K9s4KIDS, which deploy canines and their handlers to protect schoolchildren, hunt down narcotics and dealers, and combat crime across the US.
We discuss how law enforcement dogs could help in the horrific school shootings across the country. They already provide protection for thousands of school children every day, and enhance the school communities in which they serve by safeguarding both the mental and physical welfare of the children. As presidential candidate Nikki Haley asked: "Why don't we have this in every school?"
Then there are the millions of dollars in drugs Kristi's dogs have helped remove from the streets with their law enforcement handlers throughout the United States.
JP is a social entrepreneur, serial mega-fundraiser for important causes, and a gay man who bucks the perception that Louisville is only for straights. He's enjoyed a stellar career which has taken him from White House Intern under George Bush Jr., to assistant to a Conservative member of the UK Parliament, to returning to Louisville to launch his consulting firm, JP Davis Partners, and to his support for both infrastructure organizations and nonprofits.
We discuss the challenges of sustaining non-profit organizations in a world of scarcity, from convincing federal and state lawmakers of the merits of the programs, to the challenge of soliciting the smallest of donations to protect our citizens and communities at large.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyjpdavis/
https://www.jpdavispartners.com/about
https://www.whitneystrong.org/story
https://www.K9s4cops.org
STORIES
00:00 Start
00:13 In Person JP Davis "The Groupie"
00:44 "You are Miss Texas"
01:01 "If you don't know what's going on around you, how can you conduct your day?"
01:24 Survival groups: Dr. Pepper, Beckys, Blue Bell Ice Cream, 'Whataburger' power outage map
02:25 K9s4COPS
02:48 "It was a robust itinerary"
03:25 College football; and name, image, and likeness
04:30 Dude Perfect at Texas A&M
05:39 JP is a fundraising guru
06:09 "Fundraising is not asking for money"
06:29 The Whitney Austin Story (Whitneystrong.org) - mass shooting survivor
07:35 The Pulse Nightclub Shooting - a dog could have sniffed the shooter's weapon
08:33 "Projects like this give me hope"
08:27 "$25-thousand for a dog? That's doable"
09:25 Working with different communities, and leaving wealth
12:39 Involvement to prevent tragedy
13:20 Valuing politicians: "A thankless job"
13:58 The shooting of Congresswoman Gabby Giffords
14:10 "I don't know why there isn't a dog in every city hall"
14:40 "I hate to say this, but I want politicians who want targets on their backs, to stand for something."
15:19 "We owe it to the victims to do more"
15:58 "Well, they can give five dollars"
17:07 "What if somebody comes to school today with a gun?"
18:30 Tired of the prayers and the candlelight vigils, that's not action
19:40 Every dollar gifted had a return of $1750 in narcotic recovery value
20:10 A dog got $850,000 in cash from a drug recovery
21:01 "As a gay man I like getting attention. Walking around with these two has been fun."
21:45 LGBTQQIAAP2+ -
In this episode, Sinclair says "see ya'" as we move Kristi's daughter into her college digs, and we celebrate our 50th episode on YouTube.
Liss 'N Kristi talk about the famous Lockwood Mansion where Kristi stayed, and its town of Covington, Ga., the location for "The Vampire Diaries", and why lesbians are into vampires. And the ladies discuss what distinguishes a great Airbnb from a bad one.
00:00: Start
00:02: Celebrating fifty shows, and YouTube graduation
01:02: We are suffering
01:10: College Move-in
01:29: My child: "Well, see 'ya"
01:59: The last Airbnb
02:18: Where they filmed "The Vampire Diaries" - the Lockwood Mansion
03:35: You can tour the grounds
04:14: "Manicured down to the blade of grass"
05:12: More than 200 movies have been filmed in Covington, Georgia
06:03: "A lot of lesbians come on the tour"
07:10: "Kristen Stewart turned the lesbians on to the culture"
08:30: There was a huge resurgence during Covid
09:25: When Kristi had her palm pilot in New Orleans
10:20: I went falling into Anne Rice
11:20: "Anne Rice was IT in New Orleans"
11:55: vampire authors
12:45: 33 vampire books
13:40: "Who is going to educate us?"
14:12: Staying in an Airbnb
16:04: "I'm not trying to be a diva"
18:35: The audiobook by Whitney Cummings
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In this episode, Liss 'N Kristi meet the volunteers (and dogs) from Pom Squad Rescue, non-profit organization committed to providing Pomeranians and other small dog breeds with the exceptional care and love they deserve.
The team members who joined us on our sofa specialize in rescuing dogs in need, including those requiring medical attention, from shelters, owners, breeders, and veterinarian clinics.
With a mission to eliminate the euthanasia of healthy and treatable dogs, they work tirelessly to ensure they find warm, welcoming homes where they can truly thrive. Kristi, Alissa and Winslow have a blast meeting the volunteers and their dogs.
STORIES
00:00 Start
00:11 Five puppies running around - the Pom Squad Rescue Group
01:57 Connections with K9s4COPS
02:46 You can get your dream dog from a rescue
03:00 25 dogs available for adoption
03:16 The medical treatment they sometimes need
04:29 How the Pom Squad began
05:55 The dogs' stories
08:22 Being a caregiver by nature
09:32 The Squad relies solely on donations - no federal funds
10:00 The Pom Squad network
11:40 Learning to tube feed on YouTube
12:16 "We can't take them all"
13:35 Dogs for empty nesters
14:25 How to contact the Pom Squad
14:55 If you can't foster, help out transporting the animals!
https://www.tpsrescue.com
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In this episode, Liss 'N Kristi ponder the surprising success of Nikocado Avocado, a YouTuber who has seized the online craze of "mukbang" to make more than $100,000 a week, in what he calls the "greatest social experiment". Nikocado - real name Nicholas Perry, claims to have lost more than 250 pounds, following strong criticism of his binge-eating habits.
We wonder about the effects of these indulgences on the weight and health of the social media population, and how YouTube has transformed the Hollywood movie monopoly into thousands of garage influencers.
STORIES
00:00 Start
00:03 Muckbang
02:00 Flying solo after Reagan moves
02:45 Nikocado Avocado: millions m of people watch him eating disgusting things
03:30 The muckbang craze
04:35 Insanely skinny girls
05:45 Grotesque gluttony
07:30 "The greatest social experiment of my lifetime"
08:48 36-million views for an episode
10:20 How did Tyler lose the weight?
11:28 What was his motivation?
12:24 "My Mimi's potato salad"
12:50 Supersize me
13:40 The gastric bypass surgeon
14:25 "Apparently, you're not a picky eater"
15:00 Artificial intelligence, and the lady in the computer
16:32 He realized sensational content was driving audience
17:26 $100,000 a month
18:02 "The studios owned you"
19:05 "The crazy guy at the circus"
19:55 Amber Scholl on YouTube
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In the final installment of our conversation with Texas society influencers Rob Giardinelli and Lance Avery Morgan, we discuss how the state can be a force for philanthropy and mutual support, despite its reputation among some for extravagance and eccentricity.
Kristi discusses how her nonprofits, K9s4COPS and K9s4KIDS , struggle to raise money despite the increasing awareness of how canines can protect schools, detect drugs, and help with the mental health of the people around them.
Rob and Lance talk about what they've learned about fundraising, and the success of their magazine endeavors in helping the most important causes.
00:00 Start
00:12 95% of everything raised goes to K9s4COPS and K9s4KIDS
02:50 How did it start for Kristi? "I had a shipyard"
03:40 There was a ship coming up from Colombia
04:20 "What are you dragging if you're empty? I would call the sheriff"
05:58 What's driving past the average American behind the Amazon truck?
06:59 We want to do everything to make the dogs successful
08:59 The lacing and layers of Texas (there's a lot to make fun of)
09:10 A state of force, not farce
09:20 The Texas philanthropy Scene
10:33 People will pick up our magazine in the barbers' shop
11:10 When we do a "weddings issue"
11:55 "We're all ambassadors for this state"
13:00 You need a good guest list
14:05 People never tire of talking about the society galas
14:50 Jean Smart is so well cast on Hacks
15:55 Cheers to Iowa
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Kristi's non-profit "K9s4kids" protects 2.5 million children in schools across America, every day.
In the second installment of our conversation with Texas society influencers Rob Giardinelli and Lance Avery Morgan, we discuss how she got it started, how it works, and the enormous challenge of fundraising to keep K9s4kids and K9s4cops running and growing.
It is easy to imagine how law enforcement dogs could help in the horrific school shootings across the country. But Kristi also explains how they enhance the school communities in which they serve, and how they can help the mental welfare of the children, as well as the physical. As presidential candidate Nikki Haley asked: "Why don't we have this in every school?"
Then there are the millions of dollars in drugs Kristi's dogs have helped remove from the streets with their law enforcement handlers throughout the United States.
The group discusses the challenge of fundraising, from small donations to hosting big gala events, and the cumbersome and paper-eschewing process of applying to state and federal authorities.
STORIES:
00:00 Start
00:01 The idea for K9s4kids - the horrific Connecticut School Shootings
01:03 The shootings can happen anywhere
01:45 "Shelter in place" exercises now routine
02:22 Uvalde - a dog could have taken that guy down
02:55 How we find the dogs
03:20 The volunteers
03:58 Taking millions of dollars of drugs off the streets
04:20 Support from Congress: McCaul and Cuellar
04:45 Nikki Haley: "Why don't we have this in every school?"
05:34 Texas philanthropy and Texas causes
05:55 How Rob started the "Fun in Fundraising" podcast
07:03 The 3 key ingredients for an event; wow, fun, and heart
07:50 Organizing a great gala event
08:29 A plea from Governor Abbott's office
08:55 "The Carvana of Canines"
10:29 "I want the dog to retire" - the dogs retire with the handlers
11:05 Finding a consignment of titanium batteries
13:20 k9s4kids protects 2.5 million children at school
15:05 How the dogs help the children's mental health as well as their physical protection
17:20 "If one of the billionaires we were talking about adopted this cause"
https://k9s4cops.org/
https://curatedtexan.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robgiardinelli/
https://societytexas.com/tag/lance-avery-morgan-editor-in-chief-and-creative-director
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Liss N' Kristi are saddened by the news of the break-up of Mandie Kaii and Danae Hays, a lesbian couple whose relationship became an overnight sensation after going viral on YouTube and social media, partly because of their willingness to discuss their deepest feelings and challenges in public.
It came as a shock, with stand-up comedian Danae about to embark on a 4 month sell-out tour.
In this episode, we examine the unique challenges of relationships conducted in the public gaze, and the pressure and ill-informed criticism they attract. They wonder what might be lacking in people's own relationships, that so many become fascinated or even obsessed with celebrity couples.
00:00 Start
00:11 Heartbreak Hotel
00:23 The lesbians of the world are heartbroken
01:28 They were so adorable
01:50 Danae's sold out tour
02:35 Their relationship had that golden ticket
03:14 Refined and Rowdy podcast
03:59 They're identifiable, they're relatable
04:23 Danae nailed her southernisms
06:03 We are both deeply saddened to share we have decided to go our separate ways
06:31 Mandie wrote that
06:44 They just got married two years ago
07:14 She's got more rings than Tom Brady
07:59 The mom and dad of the lesbian world
08:48 The best love story - the checkout boy
11:25 Couples under the microscope
13:01 Just trying to hold it together
13:15 The Million Dollar Listing
15:08 Becoming invested in 'public' relationships
17:02 Danae's comic characters
17:49 A critical episode of their podcast
19:10 Picking up clues to the breakup
20:40 Disillusion with our own relationships
22:02 People who take pleasure in other's conflicts
23:10 Jlo and Ben
24:02 Neglecting your partner -
Liss 'N Kristi celebrate a black tie Saturday morning in the company of two Texan style, media and society influencers: Society Texas and The Society Diaries alum, and host of the Fun In Fundraising podcast Rob Giardinelli; and Brilliant, The Society Diaries and Society Texas founding Editor-in-Chief Lance Avery Morgan.
The wide-ranging conversation starts with some of Kristi's encounters as a reporter, including her "funeral-crashing" exploits undercover. They talk about the changing social dynamics of Texas philanthropy, and a big fund-raising milestone for Kristi's national non-profit, k9s4Cops.org.
00:00 - Start
00:11 - In black tie on a Saturday morning
01:07 - My old friend Welcome Wilson
01:58 - Faking it 'til you make it
02:55 - The Koch Brothers
03:45 - "They gave her $50,000 a month"
05:32 - "You know who lives next door"? Dianne (Marshall)
07:18 - "Mr. Marshall, I don't know if you remember me"
07:38 - Eating at Anthonys: "This hand comes over" - Mr Marshall prefers to eat alone
08:53 - "I found peel-on tattoos and got the story"
09:14 - She sang "The Wind Beneath my Wings"
10:45 - "They hadn't been in a grocery store for 30 years"
11:10 - "No one will want to watch anybody who isn't famous"
11:52 - The ascension of the reality star
13:24 - Buzz Aldrin and coping with returning from space
15:30 - He kicked a guy's ass at a book signing
16:20 - Everything old is new again
17:40 - Elon Musk's attention span
19:15 - People who choose to give back
20:00 - K9s4cops - just hit $8-billion in contraband seized
21:50 - The woman running fentanyl
23:55 - k9s4cops funding is all through private donations
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Krista Melanson was inspired by qualifying as a "Cordon Bleu Chef" at the famous cooking school in Paris.
She launched "The Relationship Chef" - a business which combines the culinary arts with relationship coaching. It's a huge hit.
In this episode she tells Liss 'N Kristi about the couples she has helped, the food she loves, how enthusiasm for cooking has soared post-Covid, and how it's inspired her three children, one of whom is just returning from competing in the Paris Olympics.
Krista speaks of the joy of home-cooked meals made from fresh, simple ingredients, and the increasing desire for healthier diets.
@KristaMelanson on Facebook
https://www.cordonbleu.edu/paris/home/en
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00:00 - Start
00:21 - Krista and how she got started
00:58 - It combines relationship coaching with gourmet food
01:26 - Connecting through the love language of food
02:00 - "Food is my passion"
03:26 - Separating from my husband, enduring the dating scene, meeting an amazing man
03:59 - I had three young kids, I was working three jobs, I was a disaster dating-wise
04:35 - date-night adventures
05:07 - I've never met anyone who doesn't like pasta
05:52 - The process for date night
06:40 - They prepare the meal together in an intimate environment
08:22 - Every big event in your life has food involved
09:10 - How does it work for cooking "newbies"?
10:42 - Kristi's dad was quite the chef
11:53 - Really good food and flavors combine for simple elegance - it's not complicated
12:32 - My go-to dessert - Creme Brulee
14:07 - Many of the younger couples have an interest in food, more established couples are spicing up date night
15:45 - "My kids are huge foodies now"
16:40 - the avenues to "finding the one"
18:25 - Getting to know people (really)
19:45 - "As long as you chop the onions, I don't care"
20:12 - How this pairs with a good cookbook
21:10 - "Where did you find this recipe?" Getting lost in the creativity
22:00 - "We've got to use everything in the fridge"
23:14 - the pop-up food scene - the thrill of the taste
24:13 - tuna helper with potato chips
26:14 - In France, it's the "bread-maker" and the "cheese-maker"
27:15 - Budget meals on Tiktok
28:10 - The younger generation are eating out less, cooking more
28:41 - The age of the TV Dinner
31:05 - "Man, your girlfriend is a chef"
31:25 - During Covid, we thought: "we're all trapped here together"
32:41 - The only place open is a Taco Bell: "I think I'll starve"
33:15 - "One of my daughters was competing in the Olympics" - (wait, what?)
35:05 - Riley made it to the finals in one event, it was her first Olympics
36:06 - "The food business is tough, it's hard to make money"
37:43 - Where to find Krista -
Today Kristi, Alissa and their friend Shanna Brown go for pedicures, ahead of launching themselves into one of America's more bizarre online industries.
Feetfinder.com claims to have generated $60-million for the people who publish their feet pics.
It seems like the ultimate get-rich-quick-from-home plan, right? And you don't even have to identify yourself in the pictures you publish.
But does it work and, if so, how does it work?
And what in the world is "Financial Domination"?
We're too modest to explain in writing, so watch the episode :-)
00:00 - Start
00:11 - The world of feet
00:54 - We got ourselves some pedicures
01:50 - "10 million feet pictures sold"
03:35 - Choosing a username
04:44 - The last 3 Only Fans CEOs have been women
05:22 - Shanna ventured down the wrong aisle
06:30 - Animal costumes
07:22 - Showing off your feet, you don't have to disclose who you are
08:02 - We all have bills to pay
08:15 - How to make money off the platforms
12:10 - Financial Domination
14:09 - Buying Kristi's feet pics
16:01 - Throwing pies in New Orleans
18:16 - Categories: "Do they have one for corns?"
19:32 - Goodnight Lucy
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