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LA is everything quintessentially Southern Californian – from the sun, surf and sand, to the hills, canyons, and everything in between. L.A is the epitome of everything Hollywood, glamour and Rock’ n’ Roll, and has fast become a cultural revolution in fashion, food, and architecture. Whether you’re one of the few original, born and bred Angeleno’s, or you’ve moved cross country or continent, everybody has their own L.A Story.Join Dani Behr and Tara Joseph on their LA LA LANDED podcast, as they take you on a journey through the fast moving, fun-loving, opportunist city of L.A…the city of dreams where anything is possible…or is it?This colorful place is a unique smorgasboard of people and places filled with many characters. However big, small or eccentric an idea, people come to LA LA LAND specifically to make their dreams come true, start afresh and reinvent themselves, but often soon realize the sparkly exterior has a dark side and the struggle is real.Tara and Dani share their stories and invite you on their journey to join their L.A ride. London &gt; Los Angeles, Dani came for work, Tara came for love and music and both are now LA LA Landed!Born and raised in London, Dani Behr was one of the UK’s most dynamic TV personalities, having enjoyed an extensive and very successful career in the Entertainment Industry as a TV &amp; Radio Host, Top Voice-Over Artist and now TV Producer. Simultaneously turning her longtime passion for flipping homes into becoming a Real Estate Specialist. After moving to L.A in 2000 with a hosting contract with NBC, she has never looked back. She’s currently living in Beverly Hills with her two kids Coco and Zane.Also a London girl, Tara Joseph has been a Music Manager, Talent Agent and now TV Producer. Starting her career at The William Morris Agency, UK and representing some of the biggest names in TV, Film and Music, in 2015, she made the decision to relocate to LA to be with her now wife of five years, Alyssa. They currently live in the Sherman Oaks Hills with their dog and two cats.The duo has a working relationship and friendship that spans over 25 years. Their different personalities, lifestyles and experiences will provide plenty of witty banter, hilarious stories, celebrity encounters and plenty of industry advice for in-front of camera wannabes and behind the scenes novices. Listen to their trials and tribulations of being TV Producers at DANTAR Productions (their TV production company), navigating their way through the highly competitive minefield that is Hollywood.Don’t miss this exciting opportunity of being a part of this lively, fun, informative conversation about anything and everything LA. Get yourself LA LA Landed with Dani and Tara!</p>
The House of Xtravaganza is a publicly recognized house whose members are known for their cultural influence in community activism, nightlife, arts, dance, and so much more. In this tell all episode, hosts Dani Behr and Tara Joseph interview the beautiful and extravagant Gisele Alicea Xtravaganza, the Mother of the House of Xtravaganza. Gisele is also a high fashion model, actress, painter, singer, event producer, and transgender activist. Today, she shares some insights into the world she lives in including the guidelines on who and how they take people into their house. From taking in LGBTQ kids ostracized from their birth families to also being a highly competitive and successful house in the Ballroom/Runway scene, Gisele talks about the different competitive categories, characters in the house, and big personalities, and the drama going on behind their doors. Listen to Gisele and immerse yourself into her colorful world.
Fulfillment and happiness are what everyone from all ages and walks of life seek. Dani Behr and Tara Joseph take Lala Landed to a whole new level by inviting Rabbi Danny on to this episode that focuses on giving back, attaining ultimate happiness, and the truth behind a long-time myth! Rabbi Danny currently runs the Beverly Hills Jewish community center helping kids be better people and adults with their issues. He tackles the main issues that they are seeing in today’s generation, and talks about getting back in touch with yourself and bringing some more meaning to your life. He also explains the biggest misconceived notion about being Jewish, what Chabad is and what has lead to the never ending issue of antisemitism.
There are just not enough acting roles in Hollywood. For this reason, some take the road towards becoming a director. However, directing is not an easy feat either. Today’s guest has shown that with passion, perseverance, and drive, you can fulfill your dreams in abundance. Dani Behr and Tara Joseph sit down with successful young director, David Tripler, to talk about the path he’s taken over the past eight years towards becoming who he is now. A second-generation Mexican-American storyteller, David is also keen on creating opportunities in the Hispanic marketplace for actors and performers. He discusses his successful short film called Fake Mexicans and his upcoming TV series bible for SOUTH OF SUNSET. Determined, ambitious, and with lots of talent, listen to Dani and Tara’s interview with David as he shares his favourite directors and films and the importance of honouring the story no matter what the project.
TARA SMITH IS A TOP HAIRSTYLIST TO THE STARS AND THE FOUNDER AND CREATOR OF THE TARA SMITH HAIRCARE LINE. IN THIS EPISODE, TARA JOINS DANI BEHR AND TARA JOSEPH AS SHE SHARES SOME OF HER EXPERIENCES WORKING WITH THE STARS IN LA AND AROUND THE WORLD. TARA TALKS ABOUT WORKING WITH PATRICIA ARQUETTE AND HAVING THE OPPORTUNITY OF BEING A HUMANITARIAN AND PHILANTHROPIST. GET TO KNOW TARA’S LIFE AFTER MOVING TO LA, CREATING WIGS, AND HOW SHE ENJOYS THE CITY OF ANGELS. LASTLY, FIND OUT MORE ABOUT TARA’S HAIR CARE LINE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF USING HEALTHY, CLEAN PRODUCTS FOR YOUR SKIN AND HAIR.
The flow of time is something that nobody has control over. Whether you do something or nothing at all, the years will still keep coming, and all you can do is a transition with the changes that come along the aging process. In this episode, Dani Behr and Tara Joseph face their years and talk about what has changed and what has remained the same. They give a reminder about the importance of taking care of your health and body as you age. Dani and Tara also share the experiences they went through during their younger years, and how they discovered the things and people that made them happy and fulfilled.
A home is a place of solace, safety, and comfort. That is why it’s perfectly understandable that people want the interior of their homes designed as fashionable as possible according to their taste. In this episode, Dani Behr and Tara Joseph interview the President of Everick Brown Design, Everick Brown, and CEO Lisa Brown as they share their personal story along with the history of their company. Having been around the globe, they describe the differences in aesthetics of the places they’ve worked on. Learn the ins and outs of interior designing straight from their experiences with different types of clients all the way to absorbing inspiration.
The United Kingdom’s Royal Family has always been one of the core foundations of British culture, and the time of succession grows near. In this episode, co-hosts Dani Behr and Tara Joseph discuss the different controversies the Royal Family is going through and give their insights, opinions, and concerns on matters concerning the present and the future of the monarchy. Tara also shares the wonderful experiences she’s had meeting with some of the big shots in the Royal Family.
Cancer treatment has been a struggle for many people and families that have loved ones suffering from this disease. That is why it is vital that we have organizations that further fund research about it as well as clinics that help those diagnosed with it. In this episode, Christine Romeo, director of communications for The Farrah Fawcett Foundation, visits the show to share her work of helping fund research for HPV and anal cancer. She also lets us in on her life as a mother of an autistic child.
It’s easy to criticize films and TV shows without knowing the hard work, time, and dedication put into it behind the scenes. In this episode, co-hosts Dani Behr and Tara Joseph talks about their company, Dantar Productions, and what they do in their daily lives as they explain the process behind TV production. They go into the details of the experiences and skills they’ve learned being both in front of the camera and behind the scenes, and discuss what the work environment is like in order to produce TV shows for entertainment. They also share how their personal differences became a key factor in making their company whole and successful.
Are you looking to hone your skills as a screenwriter and a storyteller? Professional storyteller Heidi Hornbacher is a writer, producer, and director. In this episode, Heidi joins Dani Behr and Tara Joseph to talk about her passion for writing and how she shares her skills through PageCraft. From Italy to LA, Heidi and her husband, Carlo, have helped writers hone their craft and produce some of the best works we know today. Don’t miss this episode to learn the basics of screenwriting and why the delivery of the exposition can make or break your work.
Amanda is a wife. A mother. A blogger. A Christian.
A charming, beautiful, bubbly, young woman who lives life to the fullest.
But Amanda is dying, with a secret she doesn’t want anyone to know.
She starts a blog detailing her cancer journey, and becomes an inspiration, touching and
captivating her local community as well as followers all over the world.
Until one day investigative producer Nancy gets an anonymous tip telling her to look at Amanda’s
blog, setting Nancy on an unimaginable road to uncover Amanda’s secret.
Award winning journalist Charlie Webster explores this unbelievable and bizarre, but
all-too-real tale, of a woman from San Jose, California whose secret ripped a family apart and
left a community in shock.
Scamanda is the true story of a woman whose own words held the key to her secret.
New episodes every Monday.
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Amanda’s blog posts are read by actor Kendall Horn.
