From recording in a boiling penthouse to shocking responses—we unpack our top podcast moments in a first-ever TEAM episode!

The Surprising Truths Behind Success & Fame

In this special debut team episode, host Grant Alexander sits down with co-host Kristin to pull back the curtain on the House of Style podcasting adventure. Join them as they share candid stories, reflections, and behind-the-scenes moments that have shaped the show into what it is today.

Grant and Kristin unpack and share their favorite moments from each guest episode, including many moments that didn't make it into the regular episodes. They open up about the challenges and triumphs of reaching out to podcast guests, including an unexpected response from a certain mega-superstar’s team. They cover how dealing with rejection and little micro wins in podcasting has only fueled their self-assurance and determination to achieve the lofty goals for House of Style.

Get ready to laugh as they recount funny podcast mishaps, like the hilarious game of Mad Libs with Josh Ocean Thomas that took unexpected turns, and the recording challenges they faced in a sweltering hot penthouse during their first guest episode with Brendan Fernandez. These stories not only entertain but also shed light on the reality of building a podcast from the ground up.

Finally, they share exciting teasers about upcoming podcast guests, including chefs, jewelry designers, pro athletes, and authors, promising more engaging content in coming episodes.

Join Grant and Kristin for their honest, humorous, and insightful conversation that not only entertains but also inspires you to embrace authenticity, practice kindness, and have the courage to "Just Try" in your own life.

Episode Highlights:

• How authenticity and kindness in personal style has been a recurring theme across episodes.
• The role of kindness as a style, inspired by guests like NewsNation's Markie Martin.
• Grant’s experience of merely getting a response from Justin Timberlake’s team.
• The importance of self-assurance in achieving goals and not taking rejection personally.
• Behind the scenes stories that showcase the reality of podcasting.
• Teasers about upcoming guests, including chefs, a jewelry designer, and authors.

Resources and Suggested Materials:

• Ready to learn more about the overarching House of Style concept? Visit RevolutionInRetail.com to learn more.
• See more from Grant on Instagram or TikTok, and connect with him on LinkedIn.

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