Michelle Phan, Alex Michael May, Brandie Freely, Michaela d'Artois, Savannah Outen, & Halleta Alemu: Live From Urban Unity x YWWBFF International Women's Day Event
We have a special gift for all our woo woo besties who aren't based in LA and missed our first YWWBFF live event in partnership with Urban Unity Club for International Women's Day: a live recording from the panel conversation!
Panelists
Michelle Phan
Fifteen years ago, @michellephan uploaded her first makeup tutorial on Youtube. She didn't realize it then but was creating the blueprint for the creator economy. Michelle has amassed over 14M followers across her social platforms.
She has launched multiple successful companies, including EM Cosmetics, and was named in Forbes 30 Under 30. Michelle has always believed in the power of shaping your own story. She aims to empower people to dream big and become the main character of their stories.
Alex Michael May
Influencer, Speaker, Writer, Plus Model, and Creative Director @alexmichaelmay has built a brand on being the virtual bff every woman needs. She is a cheerleader for her community, encouraging everyone she touches to believe in themselves through practical exercises, humor, inspiration, and honesty.
She has a goal of helping others navigate life’s roadblocks and become the best version of themselves.
Brandie Freely
@brandiefreely is a writer and visionary—her life’s work centers around well-living and creativity. She owns The Escapism Retreat - and is the Creator + Editor-In-Chief of Lumin Magazine - a well-living print magazine for people of color.
Brandie is also an author; she’s published a journal devoted to clarity, gratitude, joy, and healing called “The Self Study Journal” and her latest book is Truths and Freedom.
Michaela d'Artois
@michaeladartois is a writer, certified sexologist & sex coach specializing in intimacy, connection & desire. Michaela was on my podcast earlier this season - we discussed co-dependency, co-commitment and conscious relationships.
Michaela spent over a decade as a journalist writing about the female experience for leading women's magazines while advocating for equality, & sexual health resources for all.
Savannah Outen
@therealsavannah is a singer/songwriter who gained her early success on YouTube, garnering over 150 million views / 650K followers; her latest single is titled “Wait for the Sun.” Savannah’s music transcends the limitations of a singular genre, she’s a bit alternative, pop, and indie all in one.
She has been featured on Refinery29, Billboard, Howard Stern, and more - she’s gearing up to release her long-awaited debut album.
Halleta Alemu
@halleta is an actress, writer, and model who is foraying into experimental filmmaking. Her debut book, It Will Start With A Feeling, is a collision of diary entries, abstract poeticism, and candid thoughts to reveal an unfolding transformation.
The book is an open window to her mind. You can also find more of her writing and musings on the magic of life on her substack, Electric Blue.
Moderator: Andi Eaton Alleman
Host of YWWBFF & founder of Oui, We - a platform dedicated to new school approaches to radiant living. She serves as a Soul Strategist working with companies like Google, and Pinterest, and conscious brands and CEOs interested in fusing soul and spirit into work.
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Your Woo Woo Best Friend is a podcast about attainable transformation by Andi Alleman. The show offers a no bs approach to spirituality + cosmic ideas & practical advice for a high-vibe life. Our show features solo episodes with stories, ideas, tips, and musings collected and downloaded and interviews with radically magical and inspirational guests. We bask in the light and dabble in the dark.
Andi’s latest book, Elemental: Nature Inspired Rituals to Nourish Your Life is available wherever you get your books. She’s also the Founder and Creative Director of the clean beauty brand Casa Noon, launching Summer '23.
This show is produced, mixed, recorded + additional music by Ben Alleman
Closing music: Pet Fangs
