Explore every episode of the podcast You Are The Prize
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| A Masterclass In Owning Your Magic with Maurice Harris | 22 Jan 2026 | 01:06:13 | |
A masterclass in knowing your magic, even before the world knows what to do with it. Maurice Harris—founder of Bloom & Plume, artist, and creative force—joins Alex and Alexis for a conversation about creativity, confidence, and learning how to protect your energy. Maurice reflects on growing up knowing he was different, how not fitting in became a creative advantage, and what it really means when people ask for your vision. This episode is equal parts laughter and insight, and a reminder that your magic doesn’t need permission to shine. You Are The Prize™ Guest: Maurice Harris Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect Social Media by: Maya Jones for Alt Entertainment & Sports Original Music by: Scott Martin Guest Links | |||
| You Could Be Somebody's Madonna with Shaun Sperling | 08 Jan 2026 | 00:52:38 | |
In this episode of You Are The Prize, Alex and Alexis sit down with Shaun Sperling, a speaker, coach, writer, and performer whose work centers on truth, joy, and self-expression. Shaun’s path has been anything but linear. With a BA in theatre and a JD in law, his life has spanned stages and courtrooms, creativity and convention. From a teenager who knew himself so clearly that Madonna was the theme of his bar mitzvah, to an adult succeeding in a role that didn’t quite fit, Shaun’s story reflects a familiar tension between who we are and who we’re told to become. Together, they talk about:
Shaun shares how writing, and sharing a video of himself dancing unapologetically at his bar mitzvah, reconnected him to the parts of himself he thought he’d lost, leading him back to performance, back to joy, and eventually into the work he does today as an energy coach and speaker. The conversation is hilarious, honest, and deeply affirming. A reminder that who we really are doesn’t disappear, it just waits patiently for us to listen again. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to return to yourself, this episode is proof it isn’t. You Are The Prize™ Guest: Amanda Rantuccio Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect Social Media by: Maya Jones for Alt Entertainment & Sports Original Music by: Scott Martin Guest Links | |||
| Why Success Can Pull You Out Of Alignment with Amanda Rantuccio | 08 Jan 2026 | 00:51:16 | |
In the very first episode of You Are The Prize, Alex and Alexis welcome Amanda Rantuccio, a longtime friend, accomplished marketer, and the original inspiration behind the show’s name. Amanda has spent two decades building world-class brands at Apple, Hulu, and Expedia. Her career has taken her from Los Angeles to San Francisco to London, and now she finds herself at a crossroads, deciding not just what’s next professionally, but where she actually wants to build her life. Together, they explore:
As the conversation unfolds, it becomes a real-time case study of the show’s central idea: what happens when we stop optimizing for external validation and start listening to what we actually want. So, will Amanda choose a path that sounds impressive or a place she loves? If you’ve ever stood at a crossroads between what you should want and what feels true, this conversation is for you. Welcome to You Are The Prize. You Are The Prize™ Guest: Amanda Rantuccio Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect Social Media by: Maya Jones for Alt Entertainment & Sports Original Music by: Scott Martin Guest Links Instagram: @amandaran | |||
| You Are The Prize Trailer | 21 Oct 2025 | 00:00:54 | |
You Are The Prize is a podcast about the powerful things that happen when your values and your actions are in alignment. Hosted by Alex Newson and Alexis Kay—brand and creative leaders who’ve helped shape companies like Apple, Hulu, Toyota, method, and Meta—the show features bold, brilliant humans: founders, chefs, therapists, actors, authors, and friends. Together, we explore the tools and experiences that help people live from the inside out. This is your invitation to stop chasing, start becoming, and remember: you’ve been the prize all along. | |||
| Feeling Yourself with DJ Juliet Mendoza | 28 May 2026 | 01:04:05 | |
A conversation about deep house, deep healing, and the energy that changes everything. This week, DJ and producer Juliet Mendoza joins us for a conversation about the deeper purpose of music and what it means to gather with intention. Juliet shares her journey from survival to service, and how music and movement became a path toward healing and self-belief. We explore what happens collectively on the dance floor, why house music has always been rooted in liberation and belonging, and how intention can shape not just a night, but an entire life. We also talk about Juliet’s label Spiritual Systems Records, The One Hundred, and her mission to create soulful experiences that feel grounded and deeply human. You Are The Prize™ Guest: Juliet Mendoza Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect Original Music by: Scott Martin Guest Links Guest Links Instagram: @juliet__mendoza , @spiritualsystemsrecords | |||
| A Working Theory of Self-Love with Alexis + Alex | 21 May 2026 | 00:46:08 | |
Self-love is a beautiful idea and a complicated practice. The secret might be making it smaller. In this solo episode of You Are The Prize, we explore the possibility that the path toward loving yourself might actually begin with something smaller: liking yourself. It’s a conversation about integrity, relationships, friendship, self-worth, and the quiet accumulation of moments that make you trust yourself more. Less “how to love yourself.” More: what if love is built through evidence? We don’t have all the answers, but we’re working on it. You Are The Prize™ Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect Original Music by: Scott Martin | |||
| How To Lead With Love with Ginny Clarke | 19 Mar 2026 | 01:03:35 | |
It’s time to wake up, bring our whole selves to work, and start building a world where leadership starts with love. In this episode of You Are The Prize, conscious leadership expert Ginny Clarke joins Alex and Alexis for a conversation about Fifth Dimensional Leadership, why leadership belongs to all of us, and what becomes possible when we stop fragmenting ourselves and start showing up from a more conscious, whole, and loving place. The path to real influence starts here. You Are The Prize™ Guest: Ginny Clarke Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect Original Music by: Scott Martin Guest Links YouTube: YouTube | @5-DLeadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FifthDimensionalLeadership LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnyclarke/ | |||
| Making Peace With The Inner Critic with Alex & Alexis | 12 Mar 2026 | 00:56:02 | |
Where do our inner critics come from? Why do they sound so convincing? And what happens when the stories we learned about ourselves as kids follow us into adulthood? In this solo episode of You Are The Prize, Alex and Alexis get personal. Alex introduces us to what he jokingly calls his “board of directors,” while Alexis reflects on the thirteen-year-old version of herself that still occasionally grabs the microphone. The conversation moves between humor and vulnerability as they unpack the early stories they still carry and what it takes to recognize that the voice in your head isn’t always the truth. You Are The Prize™ Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect Original Music by: Scott Martin | |||
| The Courage To Say Yes Before You Feel Ready with Lauren Delp | 05 Mar 2026 | 01:03:44 | |
On the powerful trifecta of serendipity, skill set, and saying yes. In this episode of You Are The Prize, Alex and Alexis sit down with Lauren Delp, founder of Silver Lake Socialite, to talk about reinvention. After building a career in advertising, Lauren made a bold 180 into entrepreneurship and discovered her expertise was the engine behind her next chapter. We explore the courage to say yes before you feel ready, the discipline of “chop wood, carry water,” and the belief that you can build something new at any stage of life. You Are The Prize™ Guest: Lauren Delp Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect Original Music by: Scott Martin Guest Links | |||
| Being The Ultimate Host with Ian Asbury | 26 Feb 2026 | 01:03:52 | |
A conversation about hospitality, humanity, and making everyone feel like a regular. Ian Asbury, co-founder of Good Clean Fun in Downtown LA, joins Alex & Alexis for a lively chat about entrepreneurship and why the best restaurants feel like home. As the official "Priest of the Pulse," Ian approaches hospitality as a felt experience, bringing the mechanics of a great dinner party into the room every single night and training his staff to cultivate empathy. We talk about why “cool” is overrated, how to hold onto what makes us human, and why wine is definitely the happiest kind of drunk. You Are The Prize™ Guest: Ian Asbury Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect Social Media by: Maya Jones for Alt Entertainment & Sports Original Music by: Scott Martin Guest Links | |||
| Creating A Life You Don't Have To Recover From with Rachael Brooke | 19 Feb 2026 | 01:02:45 | |
A conversation about body trust, resilience, and the courage to slow down. Alex and Alexis talk to SoulCycle instructor and movement coach Rachael Brooke about creating a life you don't have to recover from. Rachael shares how growing up with scoliosis led her to dance, how injury eventually guided her to SoulCycle, and the pivotal moments that taught her she couldn’t keep pushing past her limits. Together, they explore the mind–body connection, the intelligence of pain, and the shift from treating the body like a project to treating it like a friend. The episode closes with a reflection on grief, animals, and the ways we keep learning how to come home to ourselves. You Are The Prize™ Guest: Rachael Brooke Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect Social Media by: Maya Jones for Alt Entertainment & Sports Original Music by: Scott Martin Guest Links | |||
| Trusting Your 5D Self with Kelli Garner | 12 Feb 2026 | 01:14:25 | |
A portrait of inner alignment in a world built on external validation. Actor Kelli Garner joins Alex and Alexis for a conversation about the courage it takes to live in alignment with who you really are—especially in Hollywood. She reflects on her early years in the industry, the pressure to please, and what changed when she became her own North Star. They talk about the power of feminine energy, the vulnerability of speaking your truth, and the quiet strength required to honor your worth. What emerges is a reminder that success isn’t just about what you achieve, but about how fully you’re willing to stand in who you already are. You Are The Prize™ Guest: Kelli Garner Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect Social Media by: Maya Jones for Alt Entertainment & Sports Original Music by: Scott Martin Guest Links | |||
| Pushing Past Fear with Alex & Alexis | 05 Feb 2026 | 00:45:37 | |
Just the two of us—on fear, courage, and the power of the dance floor. In their first solo episode of You Are The Prize, Alexis and Alex talk about what scared them about starting a podcast and why they pressed record anyway. They share why these are the conversations they want to be having, what alignment looks like in real life, and where they feel most like themselves. Along the way, they invite listeners into the conversation and encourage one small weekly practice to spread joy: tell someone they’re the prize. You Are The Prize™ Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect Social Media by: Maya Jones for Alt Entertainment & Sports Original Music by: Scott Martin | |||
| Closing The Gap Between Your Taste And Your Talent with Amara Abbas | 29 Jan 2026 | 00:54:57 | |
A conversation about creative evolution and learning who to measure yourself against. In this episode of You Are The Prize, Alex and Alexis talk with filmmaker Amara Abbas about directing, creative evolution, and where the best ideas come from. Amara shares how she sharpens her voice as the projects get bigger, the power of generous collaborators, and what it meant to be given real creative freedom while directing Skrillex’s Xena. Together, they explore why comparison is most useful when it’s aimed forward, not sideways—and how believing in your future self can unlock braver, more honest work. You Are The Prize™ Guest: Amara Abbas Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect Social Media by: Maya Jones for Alt Entertainment & Sports Original Music by: Scott Martin Guest Links Website: https://www.amaraabbas.com | |||
| Becoming Your Own Muse with Justina Blakeney | 14 May 2026 | 00:54:32 | |
What would your life look like if you followed the things that made you tingle? Justina Blakeney is an artist, designer, NYT bestselling author, and the founder of Jungalow®, the beloved lifestyle brand rooted in beauty, purpose, and soulful living. We talked with her about being your own muse, learning to live more comfortably in the in-between, and how to follow what "tingles." It’s an episode about intuition, creative flow, and becoming a clear channel for what's trying to move through you. To start exploring your own expansion, check out GROW: Pathways to Passion, Purpose & Peace, the oracle deck and guidebook that Justina created with her mother, Harvard-trained psychologist Dr. Ronnie Blakeney. You Are The Prize™ Guest: Justina Blakeney Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect Original Music by: Scott Martin Guest Links | |||
| Life Lessons from the Tennis Court with Ray Chang | 07 May 2026 | 00:53:58 | |
What if changing the way you play the game changed everything? This week on You Are The Prize, we’re joined by Alexis’s tennis coach, Ray Chang, whose approach to the game reveals something deeper: how you move on the court mirrors how you move through life. From timing and balance to building a solid foundation, Ray unpacks the lessons hidden in the sport. It’s about knowing when to wait, when to act, and how to stay grounded enough to recognize the right shot when it comes. Because when it’s aligned, it’s easy. You Are The Prize™ Guest: Ray Chang Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect Original Music by: Scott Martin Guest Links | |||
| How To Do Therapy Better with Dr. Mark Tanabe | 30 Apr 2026 | 01:13:05 | |
A conversation about what makes therapy work and how to show up fully for it. In this episode of You Are The Prize, we sit down with Dr. Mark Tanabe—Alex’s therapist—to get into the nonlinear path of growth and how to get more out of therapy by showing up honestly. We explore what shifts when you stop holding back, the many ways we can understand and meet our needs, and the importance of paying attention to the moments that move us. We also answer the inevitable question: does everyone actually need therapy? You Are The Prize™ Guest: Dr. Mark Tanabe Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect Original Music by: Scott Martin | |||
| Finding Yourself On The Dance Floor with Luke Nero | 23 Apr 2026 | 00:56:46 | |
What if you found out the opposite of scrolling isn’t productivity, but presence? This week on You Are The Prize, we’re joined by nightlife impresario Luke Nero, the creative force behind some of the most iconic queer spaces and dance floors in New York and Los Angeles. From running Mr. Black to building STRUT and beyond, Luke knows what it takes to get a room to come alive. We talk about the power of shared movement, the science behind why dancing lifts us out of our heads, and what we lose when we stop gathering in real life. From the evolution of queer nightlife to the simple act of choosing adventure, this conversation is about why we MUST get back into the world together. You Are The Prize™ Guest: Luke Nero Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect Original Music by: Scott Martin Links | |||
| The Grief of Change with Alex & Alexis | 16 Apr 2026 | 00:54:58 | |
The grief of change and why the right decision can still break your heart. In this solo episode of You Are The Prize, we explore the grief that comes with growth. From friendships to relationships, we talk about what it feels like to move on without making anyone wrong, and why we often rewrite the story to avoid the loss. We also get into the language that shapes our experience, and the in-between moment of change: when you’ve left the old island behind, but the new one isn’t quite in sight yet. You Are The Prize™ Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect Original Music by: Scott Martin | |||
| More Joyful Work with Carl Fudge | 09 Apr 2026 | 01:00:38 | |
On success, creative confidence, and the stories we tell about who we are. This week, we sit down with Carl Fudge, founder and CEO of Presentation Mode—a narrative strategy and design studio—to unpack the pressure to overachieve, the definitions of success we inherit without questioning, and why so many high performers struggle to see themselves clearly. We talk about what it looks like to build a culture of encouragement, who “gets” to be creative, and why kindness and high performance can and should coexist. You Are The Prize™ Guest: Carl Fudge Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect Original Music by: Scott Martin Guest Links | |||
| Endurance Mindset with Lauren Macrino | 02 Apr 2026 | 00:59:14 | |
A masterclass in evolution, endurance, and becoming more yourself at every turn. Lauren Macrino is the founder of Musewash and re_grocery, a mom, designer, and competitive cyclist who’s rebuilt her life more than once. In this episode, we talk about the shift from sprinting to endurance, why life’s unexpected pivots become your greatest advantage, and how to build something meaningful without collapsing yourself into a single definition. It’s a conversation about pace, identity, and trusting that forward doesn’t always mean faster. You Are The Prize™ Guest: Lauren Macrino Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect Original Music by: Scott Martin Guest Links | |||
| How To Build Belonging with Emily Race-Newmark | 26 Mar 2026 | 00:59:09 | |
Belonging feels harder than ever, but what if it wasn’t as hard as you think to build real community? That’s the big question Emily Race-Newmark answers in this week's conversation about chosen family, the myth of the perfect place, and what becomes possible when we stop searching and start showing up. We explore the quiet systems that pull us away from community, and Emily shares how re-villaging offers a different path—one rooted in care, commitment, and shared responsibility. It’s a powerful reminder that belonging isn’t something you find, but something you build. You Are The Prize™ Guest: Emily Race-Newmark Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect Original Music by: Scott Martin Guest Links | |||