
In this episode, Tonje talks to Swedish entrepreneur, former COO, and CEO of kids app company Toca Boca and the CEO of Leap Caroline Ingeborn about the love of the unknown, risk-taking, the importance of play, her goal to create a social context amongst people and the creation of meaningful connections and conversations.
Sep 21, 2021
1 hr 18 min

In this episode, Tonje talks to visual artist, entrepreneur, and surfer Keegan Gibbs about finding purpose in something bigger than yourself, the balance in between looking after your family and your own creative endeavors, the ability to release your ego, the difficulties within making art, his work with VICE, fire prevention and raising awareness to reduce the risk of wildfires and how homeowners in California can be more proactive and understand how to live responsibly to reduce the risk.
Aug 17, 2021
1 hr 23 min

In this episode Tonje talks to CEO and Creative Director of Pellicano Hotels Group, Marie-Louise Sciò about how to think outside the box, the desire to create joy, how behind every challenge there’s an opportunity, finding your calling, the importance of losing control, and emptying your mind, her biggest life lessons and the story behind the hotels and their strong identities.
Jul 26, 2021
1 hr 11 min

In this episode, Tonje talks to Architect Noah Walker about the desire to be authentic, the process of creation and the energy you get from it, what separates architecture from other art forms, how a space can elevate your life and change your perspective(s) how his work went into overdrive during Covid and how his background has shaped him to live modestly.
Jul 5, 2021
1 hr 13 min

In this episode Tonje talks to Mariel Hemingway about staying present and having faith, the difference between what we need and what we desire, the tragedies and troubles of the Hemingway family about mental health awareness and feeling disconnected, finding love and purpose, and how all solutions lie within you to create the life you want.
Jun 21, 2021
1 hr 31 min

In this episode, Tonje talks to television writer, producer, and playwright Sarah Treem about how the war on aging is incredibly anti-female, the male hero’s journey versus the female hero’s journey. About falling apart and rebuilding. The freedom in not trying to justify yourself, creative control, and how the most valuable space is the space of the mind and more.
Jun 7, 2021
1 hr 23 min

In this episode Tonje talks to author and editor Ondine Cohane about Co-writing ‘Always Italy’ with Frances Mayes, growing up quickly, being and becoming a writer, the process of creating and designing a Tuscan boutique hotel, overcoming anxiety, and traveling the world finding your golden place under the Tuscan sun. The author of Always Italy with co-writer Frances Mayes (Under the Tuscan Sun), Ondine Cohane is a Contributing Editor at Conde Nast Traveler, a frequent writer for the New York Times travel section, as well as the London Telegraph newspaper and other international publications. In 2006 she moved to Pienza in Southern Tuscany and with her ex-husband designed and opened two boutique hotels, La Bandita Countryhouse and La Bandita Townhouse, which includes a destination restaurant. She has been on camera with the PBS Conde Nast Traveler’s Insider Guide and shows like Good Morning America and The Today Show, and is now working on a memoir as well as other book projects. She lives with her son Jacopo in the UNESCO protected Val d’ Orcia Valley and travels all over the world for articles when Covid isn’t around. Always Italy won the Robert Lowell award for the best guidebook of 2020.
May 24, 2021
1 hr 28 min

In this episode Tonje talks to actress Marissa Ribisi about all that is beautifully out of control, growing up in LA, her film career, getting rid of preconceived ideas and relearning, unexpected new love after divorce, restarting your career, changing your attention units, and utilizing your struggles Marissa Ribisi performed in films such as Dazed and Confused, True Crime directed by Clint Eastwood, The Brady Bunch Movie, Pleasantville, Don’s Plum, Kicking a Screaming directed by Noah Baumbach, and such television as Friends, Grace Under Fire, Watching Ellie, original mini-series Tales of the City, regular roles on the Tracy Ullman Show, Grown Ups with Jaleel White and untitled HBO pilot starring Christopher Guest and Eugene Levy, Hollywood Confidential Pilot with Charlize Theron as well as many other pilots. She is the twin sister of Giovanni Ribisi. Marissa took time to raise her kids and upon returning to her acting career she was cast as the recurring role of Helen in Julie Delpy’s new Netflix series On The Verge starring Julie Delpy, Elizabeth Shue, and Giovanni Ribisi. This show is set to air in summer 2021.
May 17, 2021
1 hr 38 min

In todays episode Tonje talks to Nora Zehetner about the freedom of not worrying about social obligations, tackling uncertainty, re evaluating your values, the challenges of being a female actress, going with your gut and the lack of dependability in finding happiness only in work. Raised in Texas, Nora Zehetner discovered a passion for acting and moved to Los Angeles at the age of 18 to pursue her career. She shot to fame in Rian Johnson’s debut film “Brick” Her television career , includes NBC “Heroes” “Mad Men” and “Grey’s Anatomy.” She will next be seen on “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” and is currently shooting the role of “Annie Glenn” in the National Geographic series “The Right Stuff.” The series focuses on NASA’s Mercury space mission based on the bestselling novel by Tom Wolfe.
May 10, 2021
1 hr 11 min

In this episode Tonje talks to the founder of AHLEM eyewear Ahlem Manai-Platt about, being unapologetic about who you are, building teams with compassion, the curse of being passionate about all things, American curiosity, judgment, and fear.
May 3, 2021
1 hr 29 min
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