Worth Knowing with Micah Jesse

Olympic gold medalist and entrepreneur, Nastia Liukin, joins me on “Worth Knowing” to discuss the Grander App (a global community for the next generation of women) and the Grander Summit (which took place August 18th in Boston). At the 14:00 mark, Nastia shares her thoughts on the disgraced former USA Olympics doctor Larry Nassar. Toward the end of the episode, Nastia hints at her upcoming beauty and fashion projects. Follow Nastia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NASTIALIUKIN/ Follow Grander on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/begrander/ Download Grander app on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grander/id1151456260?mt=8 Follow Micah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/micahjesse Listen to more episodes of “Worth Knowing”: www.amazeballs.com Filed Under: Nastia Liukin, Olympics, Olympic Gymnast, Gymnastics, USA Gymnastics, Grander, Grander App, Grander Summit, Larry Nassar, Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney, Aly Raisman, Judge Rosemarie Aquilina

Recording artist Brynn Elliott joins me on an all new episode of "Worth Knowing" to talk about about how she went from writing papers to writing (and singing) songs. Her new album, Time of our Lives is out September 7th and she explains the meaning behind her first single, "Might Not Like Me," and how she is the first person in her family to go to college (and she just graduated from Harvard!) She also sings a little a capella. Might Not Like Me (Audio): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuwambZgeus Time Of Our Lives (Audio): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr5_fW3P7rY Brynn Elliott on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brynnelliottmusic/?hl=en Brynn Elliott on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brynnelliottmusic/ Brynn Elliott on Twitter: https://twitter.com/brynnelliott?lang=en Tags: Worth Knowing, Worth Knowing Podcast, Micah Jesse, Brynn Elliott, Brynne Elliott, Harvard, Might Not Like Me, Time Of Your Life, Atlantic Records, Alanis Morisette, Marin Morris

On a brand new episode of “Worth Knowing with Micah Jesse” we sit down with Brittany Hennessy, author of “Influencer: Building Your Personal Brand in the Age of Social Media” (available July 31st everywhere). In 2007, after graduating from Rutgers University with a degree in journalism, Brittany created ChiChi212.com, which was nominated by Paper Magazine for “Best Nightlife Blog,” and she became an influencer for Bacardi, Popchips, Svedka, and the Gap. When she was flown to Germany as the North American ambassador for Nivea just to hang out with Rihanna on a cruise ship and tweet about it, she knew it was time to make the switch from journalism to social media. Eventually, she became an expert in influencer marketing, and is now sharing her insights with aspiring influencers so they may find their passion and monetize it. Today, Brittany Hennessy is the first-ever Director of Influencer Talent at Hearst Digital Media, casts celebrities and influencers for Seventeen, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, Esquire, and other titlesop fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands. Believe it or not, she once paid a celebrity dog over $30,000 for a campaign! A dog. Just sit on that for a second. If you are an influencer/content creator, would like to become an influencer (which she highly recommends), or just want to know more about the world of social media in which we are living -- this episode is a must listen! On this episode, Brittany breaks down what it takes to become and maintain working as an influencer/content creator, what brands are looking for, how to set yourself apart from the competition, and much more. Pick up the book (or audio version) on 7/31! ------------------------------ Important links below: - Follow @MrsBrittanyHennessy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrsbrittanyhennessy/?hl=en - Follow Brittany on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brittanyphennessy - Follow Brittany on Twitter: https://twitter.com/2legit2britt - Amazon - “Influencer: Building Your Personal Brand in the Age of Social Media”: https://www.amazon.com/Influencer-Building-Personal-Brand-Social/dp/0806538856 - Barnes & Noble “Influencer: Building Your Personal Brand in the Age of Social Media”: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/influencer-brittany-hennessy/1127395999?type=eBook#/ ------------------ “Seek not to be well known, but to be worth knowing.” ------------------- Tagged under: Worth Knowing, Brittany Hennessy, Hearst, Hearst Corporation, Hearst Digital Media, Hearst Talent, Blogger, Influencer, Influencers, Author of Influencer, Influencer Marketing, Social Media Content Producer, Paid Media, Branded Content, Branded Entertainment, Brand Marketing, How I Built This, How I Got Here

Amazing Kreskin, the world’s greatest mentalist, joins me this week on Worth Knowing, recording from his guest house in New Jersey. Though Kreskin makes "predictions", he does not claim to have paranormal or clairvoyant powers, and does not like to be considered a "psychic". He was inspired to become a mentalist by Lee Falk's famous comic strip Mandrake the Magician. To be honest: I was a ball of emotions before meeting him. I was equal parts excited and nervous. The 83-year-old legend opened up to me about his gift and when he first remembers recognizing it, the difference between magicians and psychics -- and mentalism, where the “amazing” name came from, his wild predictions (including Donald Trump’s presidency) and much more… “Fascinating” is the best word I could use to describe this episode. Follow The Amazing Kreskin: www.instagram.com/theamazingkreskin www.theamazingkreskin.com #TheAmazingKreskin #AmazingKreskin #Kreskin Follow Micah Jesse: www.instagram.com/micahjesse www.twitter.com/micahjesse #MicahJesse Filed Under: Mentalist, Mentalism, George Joseph Kresge, Stage Magic, Montclair, The Tonight Show, Late Night with David Letterman, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Howard Stern Show, Law Enforcement

Rapper, singer, songwriter, producer Jake Miller joins me this week on the Worth Knowing podcast to discuss his new album, Silver Lining, life on the road, and the "ups and downs" of being an independent artist. He has racked up almost a MILLION followers on Instagram. We also do a quick round of lighting questions at the end that you don't want to miss! (Pssst! Ladies: he answers my question, what turns you on?) www.instagram.com/jakemiller www.twitter.com/jakemiller www.jakemiller.com www.instagram.com/micahjesse www.twitter.com/micahjesse www.micahjesse.com Follow "Worth Knowing" on IG: www.instagram.com/worthknowingpodcast

Aliza Licht built a massive Twitter following as DKNY PR GIRL. Today, she is the EVP of Branding and Communications at Alice + Olivia and the author of "Leave Your Mark: Land Your Dream Job. Kill It in Your Career. Rock Social Media." On this episode, she talks about the do's and don't's of social media, best practices for interviewing, how to be your best publicist and so much more. Leave Your Mark on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Leave-Your-Mark-Career-Social/dp/1455584142 You can find Aliza on social @AlizaLichtXo or at AlizaLicht.com (you can even ask her business-related questions using #AskAliza) You can find Micah on Twitter and Instagram @MicahJesse or visit MicahJesse.com.

Today on "Worth Knowing" I’m joined by model, actress, fashion designer, restaurant owner, and social media influencer, Olivia Culpo. On this episode, Olivia talks about getting her career jump started after winning pageants from Miss Rhode Island to Miss Universe and how that led to acting roles, designing fashion, and becoming a mega social media influencer. She also talks about her upcoming role on E!'s Model Squad, also starring Shanina Shaik, Devon Windsor, Ashley Moore, Nadine Leopold, Caroline Lowe, Daniela Braga, and Ping Hue. “The business of high fashion is competitive and cutthroat, but it provides unparalleled opportunities that so many dream of,” Amy Introcaso-Davis, Executive Vice President, Development & Production, E!, said in a statement. “With the network deeply rooted in both fashion and pop culture, ‘Model Squad’ is tailor-made for our viewers as this series brings exclusive access inside this unique celebrity lifestyle while also showing how these fierce women empower each other in such a high-pressure industry.” Her current and upcoming acting roles include "I Feel Pretty" starring Amy Schumer and "Reprisal" starring Bruce Willis. So, it's safe to say, we'll be seeing much more of Olivia on the silver screen. . I sat down with Olivia in a cozy private room on the rooftop of the Nomad Hotel in NYC, to record today’s episode. She was getting ready to host a press + influencer dinner for TIMEX's new Spring collection of watches. ----- Follow Olivia online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliviaculpo/?hl=en www.OliviaCulpo.com Marled X Olivia Culpo on REVOLVE: http://www.revolve.com/marled-x-olivia-culpo/br/8071a5/ Follow Micah Jesse online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/micahjesse/?hl=en www.MicahJesse.com

In honor of 4/20 (otherwise known as National Marijuana Day) I am joined by Mikey Steinmetz, CEO of Flow Kana, to learn more about the current state of the marijuana industry in 2018. ABOUT MICHAEL STEINMETZ Michael Steinmetz is CEO and co-founder of Flow Kana, California’s largest distributor of beyond organic, sun grown cannabis from small craft farmers in Mendocino, Humboldt and Trinity Counties. Steinmetz is leading Flow Kana to transform cannabis into the world’s first fully sustainable and equitable agricultural product, and advancing an entire ecosystem from seed-to-sale that is rooted in transparency, integrity, and shared-equity. Steinmetz combines business strategy and community outreach skills that leverage his diverse background and experiences. Prior to founding and leading Flow Kana, Steinmetz built and sold a Venezuelan national brand management company Distribuidora DanMic that manufactured and distributed category-leading food products. He previously served as an investment banking analyst at Merrill Lynch and data analyst at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Steinmetz is originally from Caracas, Venezuela, and pursued a double major in Mechanical Engineering and Economics with a minor in Business at Carnegie Mellon University. ABOUT FLOW KANA Flow Kana is a pioneer in the cannabis industry, creating the first sustainable, sungrown cannabis brand that embraces California values and the small independent farm ecosystem. Flow Kana partners with and gives scale to craft farmers, who focus on beyond organic farming practices. As one of the largest cannabis companies in California, Flow Kana offers a range of distribution and white label services to a variety of licensed cannabis companies who share the company’s values to provide consumers with clean, compliant and sustainable products through delivery to licensed retail operators throughout California. ABOUT THE FLOW CANNABIS INSTITUTE Once occupied by a historic family winery, Flow Kana's 80-acre property in the heart of Mendocino County has been reborn as Northern California's premier processing center, as well as the world's first cannabis education and wellness campus. Today the Flow Cannabis Institute provides a centralized location for independent cannabis farmers to dry, cure, trim, process, test, grade, package, manufacture, store and distribute their crop cost effectively, and at massive scale. Flow Kana's long-term vision is to develop the site as a cannabis retreat, education, and resource center, where other states, nations, industries, and businesses can learn and collaborate on how to create an agricultural model centered around the small farmer and sustainable farming practices that can be replicated around the world. The Plan To Save California’s Legendary Weed From Big Cannabis: https://www.wired.com/story/the-plan-to-save-californias-legendary-weed-from-big-cannabis/

On this episode of “Worth Knowing,” we sit down with Eileen Kelly, the outspoken 22-year-old founder of the website and sexual education platform, Killer and a Sweet Thang (otherwise known as KAAST). The site aims to be a safe space for millennials to learn, explore and discuss sex, mental wellness, and gender identity. Seattle-born Eileen is a contributing writer, as as well curates a group of contributors from all backgrounds, orientations, races and gender identities to make sure all are represented on the site. She has been profiled in outlets like Girlboss, Dazed, Man Repeller, Paper Magazine and was recently nominated for a 2018 Shorty Award for activism (her Instagram currently boasts over 400k followers). “There are plenty of topics people shy away from, but Eileen Kelly prefers to steer right into the eye of the storm,” says her Shorty Awards bio. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killerandasweetthang/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/birds.bees/?hl=en Paper Magazine - “Beautiful People: Eileen Kelly Is a Sex Educator for a New Age” http://www.papermag.com/eileen-kelly-beautiful-people-sexologist-2489105334.html Follow Micah on Social Instagram: www.instagram.com/micahjesse Twitter://www.twitter.com/micahjesse

Famed photographer Tyler Shields joins me for episode six of "Worth Knowing," to talk about his art of provocative photography, screenwriting, directing and of course, I had to ask about the Kathy Griffin photo, of her holding a faux bloody Donald Trump head, that rocked the entertainment world and had news crews, police and even the FBI on Tyler's front lawn for weeks. We recorded at Tyler's home in Studio City, Los Angeles. It's a lengthy episode, but worth a listen for anyone interested in the art world, photography, current state and future of social media, working with influencers, screenwriting, directing, film making and more... Tyler Shields is certainly well-known, but he is more importantly, worth knowing. Take a listen and you will understand why :) www.instagram.com/thetylershields www.tylershields.com

Drew Elliott joins me for episode five of “Worth Knowing." We recorded in his New York City office at PAPER Magazine, where he serves as Co-Owner and Chief Creative Officer. Remember that whole #BreakTheInternet cover with Kim Kardashian West? Yup, he was the mastermind behind that. (The story was viewed over 16 Million times... just in the first two days Here's the link to that story: http://www.papermag.com/break-the-internet-kim-kardashian-cover-1427450475.html Drew joined PAPER as an intern when he was 19 and a student at New York University's Gallatin School studying pop culture. Just two years later, while still finishing his degree, he became Paper’s marketing director. - NYT Drew is also currently serving as a Judge and Creative Consultant on “America’s Next Top Model” (ANTM) working with the show's creators and producers to make the show a bit more high fashion -- and celebrate diversity and what makes us all different. This season, in addition to Tyra Banks, he is joined by supermodel Ashley Graham and celebrity stylist Law Roach. On this episode we talk all about PAPER Magazine, ANTM, Tyra Banks, his boyfriend Christian Cowan (the 23-year-old designer that Cardi B is wearing on her new album cover) and much more... Here’s episode five... Worth Knowing: Drew Elliott -------- New York Times - “Drew Elliott Knows Exactly What He’s Doing” - https://nyti.ms/2pEjhLe -------- Paper Mag: papermag.com -------- Drew Elliott on Instagram: @drewpsie Drew Elliott on Twitter: @drewpsie -------- Micah Jesse on Instagram: @micahjesse Worth Knowing Podcast on Instagram: @worthknowingpodcast Micah Jesse on Twitter: @micahjesse As always, thank you for listening! xoxo Micah

Katherine Schwarzenegger joins me for episode four of “Worth Knowing” to talk about everything from her “most normal childhood ever,” the different challenges she experienced writing each of her three novels + working on several more, and wanting to focus more on television in 2018. Of course, we also get a little insight into the “wild” life she shares with her parents, actor and former Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and broadcast journalist and Today Show special correspondent, Maria Shriver, and her three siblings. It’s clear she’s one very proud daughter and sister. Katherine is forging her own path, as a lifestyle blogger, author and animal and women’s rights activist. The audio on this episode got a little messed up due to some technical issues during recording. I tried to fix it, but no luck! :( Please forgive me... I’m learning :) --------------------- Biography --------------------- Katherine Eunice Schwarzenegger is an American author and the oldest daughter of actor/politician Arnold Schwarzenegger and broadcast journalist Maria Shriver. A member of the Kennedy family, Schwarzenegger is a great-niece of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States. Born: December 13, 1989 (age 28), Los Angeles, CA Height: 5′ 8″ Siblings: Patrick Schwarzenegger, Christina Schwarzenegger, Christopher Schwarzenegger, Joseph Baena Education: USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, University of Southern California --------------------- Buy Her Books --------------------- “Maverick & Me”: - Amazon: http://a.co/9DYQLF4 - Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/maverick-and-me-katherine-schwarzenegger/1125955229 “Rock What You've Got: Secrets to Loving Your Inner and Outer Beauty from Someone Who's Been There and Back” - Amazon: http://a.co/6hyFLFq “I Just Graduated...Now What?: Honest Answers From Those Who Have Been There” - Amazon: http://a.co/auruEYU --------------------- Follow Katherine --------------------- On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katherineschwarzenegger On Twitter: https://twitter.com/KSchwarzenegger On Her Blog: http://katherineschwarzenegger.com --------------------- Follow Micah Jesse --------------------- On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/micahjesse On Twitter: https://twitter.com/MicahJesse On His Blog: http://MicahJesse.com If you liked this episode, please be sure to hit that Subscribe button to learn about new and noteworthy episodes each and every week and please also Rate and Review on iTunes. New episodes every Thursday. I love you for listening! xoxo Micah

This Is Episode Three Of “Worth Knowing” And I’m Having A Blast Doing It. I Hope You’re Enjoying Listening. On The First Episode, I Had Mega Youtube Beauty Blogger And Motivational And Inspirational Social Media Influencer Jessica Harlow. Episode Two, I Sat Down With Dancing With The Stars Dance Pro Valentin Chmerkovskiy And We Talked About His New Book “I’ll Never Change My Name.” If You Are Liking The Podcast And You Want To Support Me, Please Hit The Subscribe Button And Give The Episode A Good Rating. The Goal Is To Share Stories Of People Who May Be Well Known, But Are More Importantly… Worth Knowing This Episode Of “Worth Knowing” Is Dedicated To Australian-born And New York-trained Fashion Designer Aimee Kestenberg. She Has Become One Of The Top-grossing Handbag And Accessory Designers In America. You may have seen her on QVC. We Met Years Ago Through A Mutual Friend Of Ours Named Leo Who Passed Away Just About A Year Ago In The Most Unfortunate Accident. We Miss Him So Much. He Had The Brightest And Most Unique Personality, The Best Style, And He Loved Nothing More Than Bringing Cool People Together. I Felt Lucky To Be Considered “Cool” By Him And Even Luckier To Have Met Aimee We Have Had Some Amazing Times Together, But Lately, It’s Rare Aimee And I Get To Hang Out Because She Is Pretty Much The Busiest Person I Know. Today, In Addition To Running Her Own Namesake Line, Which Is Currently Available In Over 15 American Retailers Including Nordstrom, Qvc, Shopbop And Lord & Taylor, Her Company Has The Licenses To And Creates The Handbag And Accessories For Major Fashion Brands Including Halson And C Wonder. So Basically, She’s Kind Of A Big Deal In Fashion. We Sat Down At Her Pristine, White, Midtown New York Showroom On West 33rd Street To Record This Episode. Her Husband, Sean, Was Also There. He Co-owns The Company And Handles All Things Business And Sales While Aimee Focuses On What She Knows Best: Design, Being The Face Of The Brand, And Just About Everything In Between In This Episode, We Talk About Getting Her Start As A Fashion Designer, What It Took To Grow Her Booming Brand, How She Balances Work And Motherhood, And What’s Next For Her Brand. Without Spoiling Too Much, Here’s A Hint: Baby, Baby, Baby!

There’s much more to dance champion Valentin Chmerkovskiy than people know, and he wants everyone to know his story in his first book, “I'll Never Change My Name: An Immigrant's American Dream from Ukraine to the USA to Dancing with the Stars”. The book details his family’s immigration from Ukraine to the United States and the courageous and inspiring road it took to get to Dancing With The Stars. He tells me it’s a memoir, but it’s funny, not “serious.” In this episode, I sit down with “Val” to talk about everything from podcasting (he tells me he has his own space in his house) to Gary Vaynerchuk (@garyvee) to fatherhood and what he wants his legacy to be. This episode is an absolute *must listen* if you’ve ever wanted to know more about Val, who is certainly well-known but, more importantly, worth knowing. Buy the book: “I'll Never Change My Name: An Immigrant's American Dream from Ukraine to the USA to Dancing with the Stars”: Harper Collins: https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062820471/ill-never-change-my-name Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ill-Never-Change-Name-Immigrants/dp/0062820478 Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ill-never-change-my-name-valentin-chmerkovskiy/1127202667 Follow Val on Social Media: Instagram (@iamValC): https://www.instagram.com/iamvalc/?hl=en Twitter (@iamValC): https://twitter.com/iamValC Learn more about Val Chmerkovskiy: Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentin_Chmerkovskiy Dancing With The Stars - Professional Biography: http://abc.go.com/shows/dancing-with-the-stars/cast/valentin-chmerkovskiy Val is Co-Founder and Creative Director at Dance with Me USA, a national chain of dance studios, which he started with his brother and fellow DWTS pro, Maksim: Dance with Me USA website: https://dancewithmeusa.com Philanthropy is important to Valentin who supports numerous children's and educational charities including Children's Hospital; and as an ambassador for Pencil's of Promise, Val has helped build two schools in Ghana. Pencils of Promise: https://pencilsofpromise.org Children’s Hospital Los Angeles: https://www.chla.org

In this episode, the very first, I sit down with long time friend Jessica Harlow. She has amassed over 670,000 subscribers on YouTube and has recently launched her own podcast. We talk about reality TV, social media, our love for Gary Vee, his new book "Crushing It" and much more. This podcast, hosted by Micah Jesse, will feature conversations with people worth knowing. Want me to interview someone or ask a specific question to be answered on the show? Send an email to info@micahjesse.com with PODCAST in the subject line.