668. Jessica Alba on Leaving Hollywood to Build Honest, Her Health Journey & The Beauty of Being a Mom

Video: https://youtu.be/BzVxARbSUB8 Kevin Bright is the brilliant producer/director behind FRIENDS, not to mention one of the most important figures in multi camera television. On today’s show, we get exclusive details about the upcoming HBO Max reunion, and even info about Kevin’s upcoming documentary about dog meat culture in South Korea, Nureongi. RESOURCES: Keving Bright Twitter: @kbrightELA Become a member of the Better Together community through Patreon! Patreon.com/BetterTogetherWithMaria Join our Facebook group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/432608110738691/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

13 Touko 20201h 26min

Astrology means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. Some range from profoundly skeptical to passionately reliant on the messages the stars can tell us, but our guest ROSE THEODRA knows how to connect with each and every one of them! The renowned astrologer has been featured in everything from Vogue to The New York Times, and has a lot of light to shed on this unprecedented time. Plus, she does 3 live readings with our listeners! RESOURCES: Rose’s Website: https://www.rosetheodora.com/ Become a member of the Better Together community through Patreon!  Patreon.com/BetterTogetherWithMaria  Join our Facebook group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/432608110738691/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

11 Touko 20201h 31min

Yes, Mother’s Day is this Sunday...you didn’t forget, did you!? Well, even if you did, we have you covered. Maria goes over her incredible budget-friendly gift guide (in resources below), and beloved chef Giada Di Laurentiis makes her decadent fluffy buttermilk-lemon pancakes with Maria! Become a member of the Better Together community through Patreon! Patreon.com/BetterTogetherWithMaria Join our Facebook group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/432608110738691/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

8 Touko 202057min

Now more than ever, we’re being bombarded by depressing and joy-stealing news about the global pandemic, but Michelle Figueroa would argue there’s good news everywhere. So much so, that she started her own grassroots community (@Goodnews_Movement on IG) called Good News Movement, where we can go every day for uplifting stories about humanity at its best! Speaking of Humanity at its best, we welcome recently trending newlyweds Aaron Meyers and Amanda Mason to talk about their social distance wedding, complete with video and photos, to celebrate their beautiful day. RESOURCES: Good News Movement On IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodnews_movement/ Washington Post Article on Aaron and Amanda:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2020/04/28/wedding-social-distance-lockdown-coronavirus/?arc404=true --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

6 Touko 20201h 24min

Video: https://youtu.be/bYGXwyK2ovo Happy Cinco De Mayo! To celebrate, Maria invites her family and friends SOCIAL DISTANCING, into the show, and we all get litty! But things get surprisingly meaningful when we bring on Pump Rules star Lala Kent to talk about her sobriety journey, life with film producer Randall Emmett, and of course, the juicy new season of Vanderpump Rules. RESOURCES: Lala’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/give-them-lala-with-randall/id1494722390 Lala’s Beauty Line: https://givethemlala.com/ Lala’s Cucumber Mocktail: 1.5 Oz Club Soda 4-5 Slices of Muddle Cucumber 1 oz fresh lemon juice 1 oz simple syrup Lala’s Ceramic Grater: https://www.amazon.com/Cooks-Innovations-Ceramic-Grater-Plate/dp/B001BOBZSU --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

5 Touko 20201h 19min

Even now, we have money hiding on our wallets, and Ramsey personality and financial expert Rachel Cruze is here to help us find it. While it’s clear that we are headed for a challenging recession, this new time has opened up markets, and there is incoming to be found that Rachel can help us uncover. RESOURCES: FREE FPU SEMINAR: www.DaveRamsey.com/hope RACHEL’S 7 DAY BUDGET REFRESH - Join the Facebook Group!: https://www.facebook.com/rachelramseycruze/groups/?ref=page_internal “Love Your Life, Not Theirs” - https://www.amazon.com/Love-Your-Life-Not-Theirs/dp/1937077977 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

4 Touko 20201h 20min

If you’re looking to celebrate your mother next Sunday, you’re in one of 3 categories: quarantined WITH your mom, quarantined NEAR your mom, or quarantine FAR from your mom. Fortunately, celebrity event planner Edward Perotti has great, practical takeaways for each scenario, on today’s better together, and he even tells a great story about Jennifer Hudson! Don’t miss it.   RESOURCES:  EDWARD’S WEBSITE:  https://www.edwardaperotti.com/  EDWARD’S SOCIALS: @PerottiEA   Become a member of the Better Together community through Patreon! Patreon.com/BetterTogetherWithMaria Join our Facebook group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/432608110738691/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

1 Touko 20201h 18min

For the first time since 1991, E! News is moved to the morning, and it’s co-spearheaded by Lilliana Vazquez and Scott Tweedie. Lilliana joins Maria today to discuss the news gig. And speaking of discussions, we welcome Perez Hilton to talk about his life as a father, especially during quarantine! RESOURCES:  Lilliana Vazqeuz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lillianavazquez/?hl=en  Perez Hilton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theperezhilton/?hl=en  Perez Hilton New Book: https://www.amazon.com/TMI-Life-Scandal-Perez-Hilton/dp/1641604042   Become a member of the Better Together community through Patreon!  Patreon.com/BetterTogetherWithMaria  Join our Facebook group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/432608110738691/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

29 Huhti 20201h 23min