Show Me Your Friends

Dee Murthy (@deemurthy) is a successful entrepreneur and the founder of multiple fashion brands including Menlo House, Five Four, Young & Reckless, New Republic and Grandac. Dee started the brand Five Four while still in college at USC with his best friend and business partner Andres Izquieta and has watched the business both evolve and massively succeed over the past fifteen years. Recently, in an effort to better connect with his customers and ultimately save his company $10 million in marketing spends, Dee has dove into the world of digital influencer, launching both a successful podcast, Group Chat and vlog, Life of Dee. Dee and Justine met in 2010, through a mutual friend and naturally both outgoing individuals, they have continued to watch their worlds collide ever since. An energetic, happy-go-lucky, welcoming person, Dee is the ultimate connector and common link behind so many great relationships and friendships. In this episode, Justine and Dee discuss Dee's journey as an entrepreneur, the true keys behind being able to cultivate such good relationships and what it takes to succeed and stay up with the culture in 2018. Thank you for listening! Please be sure to subscribe and download so you know when the next episode is coming and also be sure to rate and review Show Me Your Friends on Apple Podcasts here: http://bit.ly/showmeyourfriendspodcast SHOW NOTES 4:10 Why Dee is trying to be a social influencer  6:20 Why people are more able to relate to him over a celebrity influencer 9:00 Why he’s so forthcoming with information on how he’s succeeded 13:45 How he empowers the people who work for him 15:25 Where he got the idea to launch a subscription service 16:15 $15 million in first year // Menlo Club story 18:23 His business vs. major retailers and how they’ve evolved  22:35 How Dee and Justine met 28:19 How does Dee know everyone? 35:45 Doing business with best friendW 37:35 hitting rock bottom in business 38:30 Launching Y&R with drama  40:55 On investing 47:11 Dealing with racism or discrimination in fashion and as a business owner 51:25 On staying up to date with the “culture.”  55:30 How he balances running multiple business, a family, being an influencer etc. 1:04:30 Why he thinks we are in the world where you have to do everything now 1:05:53 Top quality Dee looks for in a friend 1:08:15 On bringing the right people around  1:10:32 Where he gets the courage to chase all of these goals 

Bresha Webb (@BreshaWebb) is one of the hottest up and coming actresses in Hollywood right now. Talented and hilarious, Bresha is currently starring in the NBC sitcom Marlon, alongside television veterans, Marlon Wayans and Essence Atkins. Come September, Bresha can seen on the silver screen alongside Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish in Hart's upcoming film, Night School. Amongst other titles, Bresha has reoccurred several times on ER, Grey's Anatomy, and starred in the NBC sitcom, Truth Be Told. Justine and Bresha met in 2010 on the set of the television show, Love That Girl, where Justine was an intern and Bresha played the role of Imunique. From there, they built a friendship that has withstood a number of life's challenges from life threatening situations to bad breakups, as well as celebrating many wins together. In this episode, Justine and Bresha keep it light and funny discussing their adventures in LA, Bresha's journey through the entertainment industry, building and working with friends and even attempting to squash Bresha's beef with Drake. Dropping gems on friendship and reaching your full potential, Bresha will undoubtedly keep you laughing. Thank you for listening! Please be sure to subscribe and download so you know when the next episode is coming and also be sure to rate and review Show Me Your Friends on Apple Podcasts here: http://bit.ly/showmeyourfriendspodcast You can find Bresha on IG and Twitter @BreshaWebb. You can find Justine on IG @justineslife and on Twitter @justine_brown You can find the show on IG @showmeyourfriends and on Twitter @SMYFPodcast

Arian Foster (@arianfoster) is maybe best known as the All-Pro running back for the Houston Texans, who after going undrafted, went on to become a 4x Pro Bowler and the teams all-time leading rusher. However, at this point Arian may be better identified as a modern day renaissance man. Following retirement, Arian has successfully taken on many hats including host of the very popular “Now What?” podcast, as well as hip-hop artist, with the release of his debut project “Flamingo and Koval” under the alias of Bobby Feeno, which received over 1 million streams in its first two weeks.  Justine and Arian met at the University of Tennessee where they both attended college and also shared a flag football field, where Arian coached The Goon Squad, Justine’s flag football team.  A very outspoken, well-educated and well-articulated person, Arian brings great perspective and insight to the show on a number of topics including his career as a football player, why and how he transitioned into retirement, his venture into music, why he doesn’t value money, how he’s established his current priorities and his take on current events and controversies like Trump, Kanye and college athletics. As always, thanks for listening! Please be sure to subscribe and download so you know when the next episode is coming and also rate and review Show Me Your Friends on Apple Podcasts here: http://bit.ly/showmeyourfriendspodcast You can find Arian Foster on IG and Twitter @arianfoster. You can follow Show Me Your Friends on IG at @showmeyourfriends and on Twitter @SMYFPodcast. You can find Justine on IG at @justineslife and on Twitter at @justine_brown. NOTES 3:17 How he transitioned to his post football career 5:22 On perspective and not taking things for granted 10:56 On his new album Flamingo and Koval 14:01 University of Tennessee memories 16:29 On how Arian and Justine met and coaching the Goon Squad 19:02 On his football career at the University of Tennessee 21:59 On receiving death threats in college 24:10 On the business of the NCAA and paying college athletes 29:07 On why his goal is not to make more money 34:30 On his decision to retire from the NFL when he did 35:33 On finding his contentment in life 36:31 Perception vs. Reality 38:12 Why he is an advocate for going to therapy 41:03 On building a small circle as your support system 45:01 On early philosophy and philosophers  46:59 On vetting what you see and read on the internet  49:29 On reality vs. morality in our current political climate 52:22 On Donald Trump and political correctness 54:15 Why he considers himself a pessimist 59:35 On rational vs. irrational human beings 1:01:42 On Kanye West and being a free thinker 1:10:45 On the absence of journalistic integrity in today’s media 1:15:42 On needing your own standard of truth 1:17:48 On Flaming and Koval’s tie to Tupac and his musical inspiration 1:21:10 On using samples in music 1:24:08 On investing in himself and his passions and dreams 1:25:50 On music being an investment in his own mental health and personal therapy 1:28:31 What he would tell a star athlete heading into college 1:30:09 On feeling like the “athlete” title is stain post career 1:33:21 The top quality he looks for in a friend

Jonathan Kite (@jonathankite) is an actor, comic and an incredible impressionist. You may or may not recognize him as “Oleg,” the hilarious Ukrainian cook from CBS’ 2 Broke Girls.  When Justine met Jonathan he had not yet booked 2 Broke Girls, but was nailing a near perfect impression of Vince Vaughn, preparing for a role on a sketch comedy show for Fox.  Since then, Jonathan has shot six seasons and 138 episodes of a hit comedy show and remained virtually the exact same person, including driving his 1999 Chevy Cavalier until it’s death just last year. (RIP) In this episode, Jonathan and Justine discuss the relationships you build filming a six season show, the motives and drive behind why he does what he does, his midwest values that have stuck with him through his journey and a whole lot of sneakers and Chicago basketball.  As always, thanks for listening! Please be sure to subscribe and download so you know when the next episode is coming and also rate and review Show Me Your Friends on Apple Podcasts here: http://bit.ly/showmeyourfriendspodcast You can find Jonathan Kite on IG and Twitter @jonathankite. You can follow Show Me Your Friends on IG at @showmeyourfriends and on Twitter @SMYFPodcast. You can find Justine on IG at @justineslife and on Twitter at @justine_brown. SHOW NOTES 8:36 Working in theater again on “The Nerd” 11:13 How Jonathan and Justine met 14:48 On their friendship together and real friendships in LA 18:27 On basketball and sneakers 22:12 On growing up in Chicago watching MJ 26:59 On college players and getting paid 29:28 On doing six seasons of 2 Broke Girls 32:17 The bond created with co-stars Kat Dennings, Beth Behrs, Matthew Moy and Garrett Morris 33:07 The end of 2 Broke Girls 34:31 On enjoying the road and the journey over “the championship.” 35:58 On how the people make the experience  40:33 What it’s like to be “playing with” people at the top level in entertainment 44:02 On driving his ’99 Chevy Cavalier “The Hulk” 45:51 On what made him want to be an entertainer and who inspired him 47:02 Why being an entertainer doesn’t make him any better than anyone else 49:05 On being inspired by Robin Williams 51:16 On leaving this place a little better than he found it 53:46 His Midwest values and valuing relationships over money 58:00 Getting his first pair of Jordans 1:00:00 What his dream project would be 1:01:00 On doing impressions and a few incredible examples 1:08:00 What characteristic he looks for in a friend 1:09:09 The Mantra he lives by

Roland Buck III (@rolandbuckiii) is one of the first friends Justine ever met when she moved to LA. Roland too, had just moved to LA, after dropping out of college to pursue his dream of acting. Now, eights years later, the dream is no longer a pursuit but a reality. Roland is currently a series regular on Chicago Med, which got renewed for a fourth season and will be filming this summer and he can also currently be found plastered all over billboards in LA, as he stars alongside Adam Sandler and Chris Rock in the new Netflix movie ‘The Week Of.’ In this episode, Justine and Roland discuss his journey as an emerging actor, ignoring opinion and believing in oneself with conviction, his persistence to get to the goal and how his dad badly embarrassed him on his first major red carpet with Adam Sandler. As always, thanks for listening! Please be sure to subscribe and download so you know when the next episode is coming and also rate and review Show Me Your Friends on Apple Podcasts here: http://bit.ly/showmeyourfriendspodcast You can find Roland on IG and Twitter @rolandbuckiii. You can follow Show Me Your Friends on IG at @showmeyourfriends and on Twitter @SMYFPodcast. You can find Justine on IG at @justineslife and on Twitter at @justine_brown. SHOW NOTES 2:32 How Justine and Roland Met 4:37 His decision to enroll in USC’s acting program 9:34 Persevering through the no’s and ignoring opinion 11:13 Trusting that conviction and feeling in your guy when you’re called to do something 12:33 When he realized he had what it takes to act as a career 13:35 His first day on Chicago Med 15:44 Growing up looking up to Adam Sandler and then working with him 19:41 Pinch me moment share a set with Adam Sandler and Chris Rock 22:26 On keeping his inner circle strong but small 25:34 His hustle to get his current manager and why he has kept him since day one 31:39 His routine and how he’s avoided getting “lost in the sauce” in Los Angeles 33:59 On keeping momma around to keep him humble 36:00 How his dad crashed the red carpet with Adam Sandler 39:59 Who he’d like to see himself working with in the future 40:54 Justine’s story about beating Michael B Jordan in spades 43:05 On convincing oneself that your capable of accomplishing whatever you dream of 44:55 On embracing the journey and the present 46:50 His plans to travel abroad this summer 53:04 The most important quality he looks for in a friend 53:24 The mantra he lives by

Allyson Felix (@af85) is an Olympic gold medalist sprinter and the most decorated female track and field Olympian in U.S. history with a total of nine Olympic medals. She is the only female track and field athlete to ever win six Olympic gold medals. On the track,, Allyson is fierce competitor, but off of it, she is a humble, soft-spoken, loving friend and active role model. Having met Allyson in 2010, Justine had a front row seat to not just one, but two of her Olympic journeys, both of which were nothing short of incredible. She has also had the opportunity to volunteer alongside her in the community and witness firsthand what a well-rounded human being she is. In this episode, Justine and Allyson talk about what it’s like to be the greatest to ever do something, what it takes to not only make an Olympics, but also to stay at the top of her sport, her early dreams of being a gymnast, the journey and hardships she has faced, from injury to loss, and how her tight inner circle has been by her side every step of the way to help her overcome. Thank you for listening! Please be sure to subscribe and download so you know when the next episode is coming and also be sure to rate and review Show Me Your Friends on Apple Podcasts here: http://bit.ly/showmeyourfriendspodcast You can find Allyson on IG @af85 and on Twitter @allysonfelix. You can follow Show Me Your Friends on IG at @showmeyourfriends and on Twitter @SMYFPodcast. You can find Justine on IG at @justineslife and on Twitter at @justine_brown. 3:26 How Justine and Allyson met 5:34 Inside Allyson’s inner circle 8:53 Her journey going pro out of HS while attending USC 13:10 On goals and what it takes to be the greatest to ever do something 14:40 On considering her first two Olympics a failure 15:22 The point she realized she could be an Olympian 17:44 The intricacies of track and field and training to be great 20:56 On injury and the odds she overcame to make the 2016 Olympics 25:11 On how adversity teaches us more than success 27:21 On handling loss in competition 29:25 Why she feels it's her responsibility to give back 33:45 On being a role model 34:20 On Serena Williams as a friend and role model 36:20 On whether the 2020 Olympics is a goal 37:25 On helping LA get the bid for 2028 38:15 On the flaws with the U.S. Olympic trials 40:36 Justine on training with Allyson 43:57 Motto she lives by 44:14 Her biggest inspiration 45:30 Quality she looks for in a friend

Randall Cobb (@rcobb18) is a Pro-Bowl wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers but more importantly a loyal friend, a wonderful husband, an incredible teammate, a father-to-be and a role model who doesn’t take the title lightly. Friends for almost 10 years now, Randall and Justine have gone through many of life’s walks together from his rookie season in Green Bay, to battling injuries and depression, his marriage to to his beautiful wife Aiyda in NYC last year and the joy of finding out they would be having a little boy this August. In this episode, Justine and Randall talk about how his childhood dreams became a reality, playing in the NFL, attending Kentucky over his home state school Tennessee, the tests and trials that come with fame and being a role model, the importance of mental health, the journey of finding oneself, he and Aiyda’s incredible wedding and the brotherhood he has developed with his teammates Aaron Rodgers and Jordy Nelson over the years. Thank you for listening! Please be sure to rate and review Show Me Your Friends on Apple Podcasts here: http://bit.ly/showmeyourfriendspodcast You can follow Show Me Your Friends on IG at @showmeyourfriends and on Twitter @SMYFPodcast. You can find Justine on IG at @justineslife and on Twitter at @justine_brown. SHOW NOTES 3:23 Why he chose Kentucky over Tennessee 7:55 The friendship 13:08 On Mental Health and athletes battling anxiety and depression 22:32 Valuing people and relationships over material things 25:46 Handling fame and being a role model 28:23 His friendship and brotherhood with Aaron Rodgers 32:01 Growing and finding oneself 33:24 Preparing for life after football 37:20 Expanding perspective and seeing the world from other people’s standpoint 40:21 On Jordy Nelson getting cut and his friendship with him beyond football 42:45 The Cobb wedding of the decade 45:48 Becoming a father and planning for raising a son 52:08 Choosing who should be in your inner circle 53:05 Friends who grow with you 54:02 Letting friends go who don’t serve you 56:10 Leaning on friends to overcome low moments 58:06 Most important quality to look for in a friend

Candace Parker (@candaceparker) is a WNBA Champion, a 2x NCAA Champion, a 2x Olympic Gold Medalist, a 2x WNBA MVP, a WNBA Finals MVP, a Wade Trophy Winner and the on-court accolades continue. Off the court, Candace is a renowned broadcaster, a role model and most importantly a mother to her 8-year-old daughter Lailaa.  Best friends for over 11 years, Justine and Candace met while attending the University of Tennessee as part of the Lady Vols basketball program under legendary coach Pat Summitt, Candace as a player and Justine as a manager.  In this episode, Candace and Justine once again dive deep into friendship and the growth theirs has endured over the years. They talk about their experiences at the University of Tennessee, winning two National Championships and the influence Pat Summitt had on both of their lives as a coach, mentor and mother figure. Candace breaks down her journey of aspiring for and winning a WNBA championship and they go in depth, for the first time, on the emotions and thoughts Candace experienced after being cut from the USA Basketball team before the Rio Olympics. Thank you for listening! Please be sure to rate and review Show Me Your Friends on Apple Podcasts here: http://bit.ly/showmeyourfriendspodcast You can follow Show Me Your Friends on IG at @showmeyourfriends and on Twitter @SMYFPodcast. You can find Justine on IG at @justineslife and on Twitter at @justine_brown. SHOW NOTES 3:05 How Justine and Candace first met at UT 7:20 The process of leaving college and going pro 8:45 Rocky Top Tennessee 9:40 On Coach Summitt and what she stood for 18:00 A couple of Candace and Pat’s legendary battles 22:45 Candace’s suspension for her homecoming game 27:40 Final Four shoulder injury 30:30 Growth in the friendship and both moving to LA 39:00 How to love and support your friends 45:30 On being Lailaa’s mom 50:15 Winning a WNBA championship and lessons learned on the journey 54:15 The journey vs. the destination 55:40 Ignoring others opinions and believing in yourself 1:00 Social media and embracing imperfection 1:05:00 Being snubbed from the USA basketball team 1:12:50 Athlete/Team loyalty 1:16:45 Getting lost in the Russian tundra 1:17:45 Top quality in a friend 1:18:45 Productivity tip 1:20:10 Biggest inspiration

Jess Puccinelli (@JessPuccinelli) is an entrepreneur and the owner of a socially conscious gifting studio based in Los Angeles called Haute Hope (@HauteHopeGives). Jess lives her life focused on intentionality, integrity and hard work. Her company creates gift boxes using products that give back to a good cause or positively impact the world. Justine and Jess’s friendship dates back 10+ years from attending the University of Tennessee together to now, where they both reside in LA. In this episode, they discuss true friendships and how they grow and evolve over time, the journey of entrepreneurship and leaving a corporate job, the ups, downs and uncertainty that come with starting a new business and how her inner circle influenced her decision to step out on faith to start Haute Hope. Jess’s business has been featured on CNN, Forbes, Mashable, Nylon, the Huffington Post and several other media outlets, and it’s success has landed her numerous featured speaking engagements. Jess can also be found behind the marketing scenes at Everytable (@foreverytable). Please be sure to subscribe to and rate Show Me Your Friends on Apple here: http://bit.ly/showmeyourfriendspodcast Checkout Jess’s “DREAMY” Spotify playlist here: http://bit.ly/JPDreamy NOTES 2:40 How this friendship began and grew 11:00 Leaving the corporate world and diving into entrepreneurship 14:25 The role Jess’s inner circle played in encouraging her and backing her idea early 20:00 A symbolic birthday gift 24:00 The importance of having friends who know you and hold you accountable  27:30 Supporting friends’ endeavors and businesses 29:00 What made her start her business Haute Hope and leave her job 35:00 The power of doing over talking 37:45 Overcoming the stress, fear and cluelessness that comes with starting a business 42:39 Handling her first order 45:20 What’s in a Haute Hope box  55:40 Jess’s keys to cultivating quality friendships 57:00 Top quality she looks for in a friend 57:23 Jess’s motto for life 58:00 Her biggest inspirations 1:00:06 Greatest moments in the friendship 1:01:50 Jess’s favorite music & suggestions  1:04:04 Jess’s book recs

Show Me Your Friends is a podcast hosted by Justine Brown where she sits down with many of her well-regarded friends to explore the power of friendship and how the people in one’s inner circle and the company they keep directly influence their happiness and overall success. Guests featured in this trailer include Allyson Felix, Eric Berry, Candace Parker and Jess Puccinelli.