Dare To Be Fearless with Alexa Curtis

We are THRILLED to welcome two mega-moguls to This is Life Unfiltered today! Lulu Eschelman, designer and entrepreanur, along with ex- E! News host Catt Sadler, joined us at our studio in Culver City to talk about what being an entrepreanur in front and behind the camera is truly like. Lulu and Catt teamed up to create the Jacki bag for Lulu's handbag line, LumillaMingus, that gives back to women and kids across the world. Two ladies with a mission, eh? That's what we at This is Life Unfiltered are all about. Follow Alexa & This is Life Unfiltered on social media at @alexa_curtis and @thisislifepodcast.

We've all dealt with some form of anxiety or depression. In recent light of Logan Paul's terrible video in the Japanese suicide forest, Alexa sits down to talk about her personal struggles with anxiety and depression. This episode covers how to manage your anxiety, tips on dealing with depression, and how you can proceed with reaching out for help from a specialist. With this episode, we are hoping to bring more awareness to all mental health issues, and most importantly, show you that you can recover from what you are going through. Each day you may battle something new, but that is never a reason to give up on yourself or your friends. You deserve to be happy- never forget that. For more mental health resources, please see www.medianav.org. Follow Alexa and This is Life Unfiltered on social media at @alexa_curtis and @thisislifepodcast.

With over 1 million YouTube subscribers, Chelsea Crockett knows how to work the internet. Originally from Illinos, Chelsea created her channel on July 3, 2011, uploading her first video one month later. Though she initially fell in love with beauty and posting about makeup, Chelsea is considered an Internet personality now, posting videos about her boyfriend, her religion, and her personal life. She's a major body image activist, and is as open and honest with her followers as one girl under 21 could be! A few years ago, Chelsea had a show on Seventeen Magazine's YouTube channel (called 17before17) where she took on tasks to do (like surf) before she turned 17. We're incredibly excited to have her on This is Life Unfiltered today. Now that it's a new year, it might feel like it's time to clean your social media feeds and fill them with inspirational content. Why keep negativity in your life, ya know? That totally describes how we're feeling this year! Follow Chelsea on social media at @chelseakaycrockett & @chelseacrockett.

Natasha Bure is one inspirational chick. At the ripe age of 19, she's got 100s of thousands of subscribers on YouTube, Instagram and Twitter, and has such a strong head on her shoulders. Did we also mention she's an author? Her book Let's Be Real, was released earlier this year and covers everything from acne to dating and everything in between. Natasha rose to fame alongside her mother, Fuller House star Candace Cameron Bure and has already made a name for herself in Hollywood. From starring in movies to competing on The Voice, this young woman has truly dabbled in everything, and managed to stay grounded all the while. She's a great example for young adults (and really anyone), on how you can do anything you put your mind to and stay humble when you've accomplished so much. We hope you adore her as much as we do!

Jenna Birch is a force to be reckoned with. Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, Jenna wanted to be a writer since the third grade. Since she's pursued journalism and writing full-time, Jenna has had bylines in magazines such as Teen Vogue, Cosmo Magazine, Yahoo and more. Jenna and Alexa met at the Talkspace conference over a year ago, and they bonded over a mutual interest of social media and dating, specifically how the modern dating game poses unsuspecting dangers for young adults. Jenna's first book, "The Love Gap" (Grand Central Life & Style, January 2018), a forthcoming dating guide for modern women trying to navigate today's complicated romantic landscape, comes to shelves in January of 2018! We're thrilled to see this powerful lady following her dreams from an early age and she's got some phenomenal tips for young adults when it comes to dating and breaking into the journalism side of the industry. We'll talk with Jenna about why so many men are afraid to date smart women, why women don't need to be married by 30, and more!

Back in 2015, Cycle 22 of America's Next Top Model premiered on The CW on August 5th. If you've never watched America's Next Top Model - Tyra Banks rose to fame when she started a show that enabled young models to have the chance to get industry connections and modeling contracts without having to be "scouted." Along came Mamé Adjei, a confident and striking model who ruled the show for the season and finished in second place. What stood out to us about Mamé, during our interview, was that she wasn't just a pretty face. Adjei won the Miss Maryland crown before competing on the show, and went on to compete in Miss USA. Though she didn't leave the show with the "ultimate" title, she's been able to grow her platform so drastically that she's now more than just a model. Her social media is filled with love and passion, which stems from her authentic and kind personality. She's a prime example of how you don't have to come from anything to become something, and everyone can benefit from advice. Follow her on social media at @MameAdjei and follow This is Life Unfiltered at @thisislifepodcast.

You may know Kimberly J. Brown from the hit movie series Halloweentown that first premiered in 1998. Since the premiere, Kimberly has appeared in three Halloweentown movies, and has starred in tons of other hit shows along the way. She's 32, and has been in the industry since she was 6 years old, performing, acting, and producing. Over the past ten years, she has proven that hollywood stars can stay grounded and focused on their work. Kimberly won an Independent Spirit Award for her performance in an indie film, which she says was totally unlike working on a high budget TV show like Law & Order: SVU. When she's not acting and attending casting calls, you can find her mentoring other actors, working on her YouTube channel, and writing children's' books. We had the chance to meet with her at our new studio in Culver City, CA and ask her everything about the entertainment industry and what people should know before they move to Hollywood to become a star. Oh, and we might've touched on those overnight sensations. Follow Kimberly at @officialkjb on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube! Don't forget to rate + review- let us know what you like and dislike on "This is Life Unfiltered" so far!

This week, we talked to Sophie Elgort about photography and avoiding the overwhelming social media noise when making a career for yourself. Sophie Elgort is an award winning photographer, daughter to famous photographer Arthur Elgort, and sister to Ansel Elgort. Born and raised in NYC, Sophie attended Brown University and says college was one of the most important times of her life. In 2016, she was named Forbes 30 under 30 in the arts & style category, and she also runs a nonprofit called Through Our Lens. The nonprofit aims to provide photography skills and mentorship to teen girls in the Manhattan area. Alexa met Sophie years ago at an event in Manhattan, and was instantly captivated by her strong and independent attitude, as well as her outstanding portfolio. Years later, Alexa and Sophie reunite to talk about the entertainment industry and what people should know before pursuing a career in the most competitive industry in the world. Follow #ThisisLifeUnfiltered on social media on Instagram at @thisislifepodcast and Twitter at @tilupodcast!