In this installment of The itsme Podcast I interview Latasha, a lifestyle Youtuber who has launched a successful career from her obsession with social media. She talks all about how she realized that something she did for fun could become a marketable skill, and how she balances her Youtube channel, her own business and a full-time job. LJ's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam Her course: https://www.ajourneyeast.com/course Join the "Real People. Real Talk." community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/962275053893154/ You can also leave feedback for the podcast at http://facebook.com/itsmepodcast A shorter condensed version of this conversation will be available on my Youtube channel at http://youtube.com/itsmelori. Be sure to subscribe for more frequent video content there, and to this podcast on iTunes or Google Play so you never miss an episode. Subscribe to my Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6YMItkODrKJsaHkEzxmhPQ?sub_confirmation=1 Holla @cha girl Twitter/Instagram: @itsmelorinyc The itsme Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/itsmelori Facebook: http://fb.com/itsmelorinyc Snapchat: itsmelori.nyc

In this installment of The itsme Podcast I interview Zen Runner, leader of a community called the Slow Runners Club. He talks about how he turned a podcast about weight loss into a tight-knit group of runners who aren't speed-focused. Now, through SRC, he represents "the back of the pack" and is hoping to build more awareness of the demand from runners like his community members. Zen gives great tips for how to build communities in general, and his story shows how social media can be leveraged to do great things. Find him on all platforms @zenrunner. Psst...we've got a community of our own! Join at https://www.facebook.com/groups/962275053893154/ You can also leave feedback for the podcast at http://facebook.com/itsmepodcast A shorter condensed version of this conversation will be available on my Youtube channel at http://youtube.com/itsmelori. Be sure to subscribe for more frequent video content there, and to this podcast on iTunes or Google Play so you never miss an episode. Subscribe to my Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6YMItkODrKJsaHkEzxmhPQ?sub_confirmation=1 Holla @cha girl Twitter/Instagram: @itsmelorinyc The itsme Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/itsmelori Snapchat: itsmelori.nyc

I'm excited to bring you an interview with the lovely Marni Kinrys, a.k.a. your personal wing girl! Marni has dedicated her career to doing what may seem impossible: helping men understand women. We talk about what it means to be a wing girl, and how Marni overcame her shyness and got into this fascinating industry, creating a niche for herself by giving men a woman's perspective. She also discusses the common breakdowns in communication between men and women, why they often lead to dating failures when they don't have to, and how she and her husband first got together. Check out Marni's podcast, Ask Women: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-women/id651219242 Like the podcast? Share it everywhere! Subscribe to my Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6YMItkODrKJsaHkEzxmhPQ?sub_confirmation=1 Let's connect on Twitter/Instagram: @itsmelorinyc

It was so great to have my friend Lyneka on the show, a writer and social media consultant who overcame her fear of flying and is living in Paris! We caught up while she is back in the U.S. for a visit to talk about how she did it, and what her experience has been like, from learning a new language to meeting new people, encountering racism abroad, and more. Like it? share it! And tell us if you have any experiencing overcoming a fear, traveling abroad for the first time, or if you have questions about it. Follow Lyneka on Instagram @suitcasing. Mentioned in the podcast: http://travelnoire.com Let's connect on Twitter/Instagram: @itsmelorinyc

This episode of The itsme Podcast is an interview with Dre, of EMIP TV; he is a New Yorker, so he knows about that hustle! He also knows a thing or two about taking chances and diving into his passions, including aviation, hip hop, transit, trucking and now photography. Dre shares some advice for all of us about not wasting any time to research and put work into what we love. He also talks about some creative guerrilla marketing tips he's used for his photography business, the benefits of leaving New York City, and how the military provides some good career options. Follow Dre on Twitter @EMIPTV Music at the end is by Dre's former group, Sixth Sense! Dre's photography website: http://www.envymeimages.com Louisville Smiles: https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleSmiles/?fref=ts Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @itsmelorinyc Snapchat: itsmelori.nyc

I sat down for a coffee with a top ultrarunner, Sky Canaves, to talk about mental perseverance, how to overcome discouragement, recovering from injury and the fascinating world of 24+ hour races! Really inspiring stuff for anyone who's ever tried to do something that seemed impossible. My plan for this podcast is to take you guys to meet more inspiring people like Sky, to share and learn from their amazing stories and maybe apply a little of their wisdom and experience to our own endeavors. You can watch shorter versions of these podcasts in video form, plus other content, on my Youtube channel: http://youtube.com/itsmelori Follow Sky on Twitter @skycita Follow me on Twitter @itsmeLoriNYC