smart and hot
Episodes
109. girls, stop rehearsing (and start sharing your gifts ASAP)
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
i recorded this podcast in the dark, on my floor, in the middle of a luteal phase that was absolutely coming for my throat lol. i restarted it like fo...
108. the real life of a showgirl (the truth about being a professional dancer in NYC)
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
the truth as in MY truth 😉 you guys have been asking me to talk about my life as a dancer and a showgirl, and idk why i have taken this long!!!this...
107. how to get your sh*t together spiritually (and why you keep avoiding it)
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
this one is short, sweet, and a little raspy (i've been sick lol) but i felt called to record because MY SPARK IS COMING BACK, i feel it!!!! OMG &...
106. clocking my own tea
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
welcome back to smart and hot!!! this week i have no polished wisdom to share just a little post-heartbreak clarity <3 i think we should all start...
105. the 4 h's of your healthiest, hottest self: feminine vitality and wellness codes
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
girls, don't forget that true wellness does not ask you to become more disciplined, optimized, or machine-like! true wellness asks you to become m...
104. the final stage of spiritual awakening is loving it
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
HI GIRLS!!! the renaissance is HERE! and it's all about a return to LOVING LIFE LOUDLY and doing it YOUR way!!!! YAY!!! 💖today I'm presenti...
103. sorry i didn't text you back, i was in a cave
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
girls don't forget that rest and retreat are SACRED! we are (almost) so back 👼. CONNECT WITH JULIA AND THE S+H COMMUNITY: @iamsmartandhot@julia...
102. in case you needed a reminder
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
smart and hot girls know that you only get to heaven by walking through hell with arms open palms facing up btw 🩷🐱 connect with julia and the s+...
101. esoteric girl blogger secrets part 2: process-oriented magnetism (what no one tells you about going viral 😘)
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
three years, 101 episodes, and the continued journey of getting smarter, hotter, and more famous online! and better yet, doing it your way! without g...
100. secrets to becoming a rich and famous esoteric girl blogger: the digital renaissance and why you need to be posting
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
three years, 100 episodes, and the embodied earth girl journey of becoming visible, trusting my voice, and building a magnetic online brand… without...
99. how to make 2026 the best year ever
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2026 we're getting back in our bodies and loving each other again!!! trending upward every day!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR BABY DOLLS!!! 💖 in this reflec...
98. why you feel uninspired at the end of the year (and why you don’t need to fix it)
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
GIRLS remember we must embrace the void instead of fighting it…. tis the season for rest! reflection! conservation! integration!!! DOING THE ABSOLU...
97. 3 secrets for living a smart, hot, and sparkly life
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
don’t forget to love it girls (@gstringsnyc)!!! 💖 this week, i’m sharing my three essential secrets for living as your smartest, hottest, spark...
96. smart and hot seasonal depression checklist
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
winter is on its way girls!!! but instead of sad & sleepy winter we are having a SMART AND HOT WINTER!!!! 🤍 it’s giving: taking care of our ...
95. how to start over (like literally today)
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PS: it doesn’t have to be hard, either. 🪽 this episode is for when your life needs a good old-fashioned smart and hot computer reboot! 💖 thi...
94. how to fly: risk-taking and why you have no other choice
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
no life worth having is devoid of risk, and if one wants to fly they must jump into the abyss! period 💖 welcome back to the smart and hot podcast! ...
93. sometimes the only way to know what you don't want is to have it
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
a reflection on contrast-providing experiences: why we can't escape them and why they're so catalyzing for personal transformation. experienci...
92. back to basics: everyday shifts for mental health, presence, and peace
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
welcome back to the smart and hot podcast 💖 in case you forgot (we all do sometimes), the most profound spiritual moments are found in everyday rou...
91. fall is for coming home to yourself: an honest autumn energy check + reflections
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
welcome back to the smart and hot podcast! 💖 this week, we're exploring the shift from summer's expansive, heart-forward energy into fall&#...
90. healing hormonal imbalance naturally & embodying feminine wisdom with clinical herbalist Emma Robles
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
welcome Emma Robles, M.S. Clinical Nutrition + Herbalism to the smart and hot podcast! 💖🪽 on today’s episode, Julia and Emma explore the sacr...
89. healthy delusion & weird magic: what it takes to be a creative entrepreneur with Mali Rezai
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
welcome Mali Rezai, founder of Weird Friends Creative Studio to smart and hot!!!! 💖 Weird Friends is a creative space that thrives on authentic ex...
88. learning to trust your messy path & building a life you love in your 20's (BONUS: perfectly imperfect podcast)
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE: thank you to my lovely friend, Jenny Minney for hosting me on her show, Perfectly Imperfect Podcast! in this honest, unfiltered, and su...
87. jenny minney on influencer culture, AI, and the courage to be imperfect + authentic
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
welcome Jenny Minney to the smart and hot podcast! 🪽 ABOUT JENNY:Jenny Minney is a branding and graphic designer, host of the Perfectly Imperfect p...
86. how to navigate the existential question mark that is your 20's (the smart and hot way)
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
feeling chaotic, ungrounded, and confused might be the best place you could possibly be. still fresh from a whirlwind summer and preparing for a month...
85. an unfiltered conversation on social media burnout and creative integrity
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
is social media ruining creativity? have we lost the plot completely? how do we recognize when the pressure to perform and gain visibility is dampenin...
84. how I healed my body from anxiety, depression & PMDD: 4 steps to embodied wellness
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
after struggling with chronic anxiety, depression, painful periods and intense PMDD for years, I healed my body—without forcing or fixing, but throu...
83. stop waiting for the other shoe to drop: why you don't trust your blessings and how to finally receive them
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
why, when good things happen, do we find ourselves waiting for the other shoe to drop instead of dropping into deep gratitude? in this episode, we'll ...
82. 5 life lessons that made me smarter and hotter in my 20s | personal development, self-growth, love and money mindset
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
in this deeply personal birthday episode, Julia shares five transformative life lessons from the first half of her twenties that have shaped her into ...
81. smart and hot summer: daily rituals, habits, and alignment (part 2)
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
this is part 2 of the smart + hot summer 2025 mini-series, and we’re taking everything from last week’s self-concept activation and turning it int...
80. smart and hot summer glow up guide: self-concept, visioning, and energy reset (part one)
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
summer is for the girls—and this one is yours. 🌸in this first episode of the Smart and Hot Summer mini-series, I'm guiding you through a radi...
79. unfiltered: wellness, healing, and navigating life in your 20’s with Emma Louise
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
on today’s episode of ‘the smart and hot podcast’, Emma Louise joins Julia for an unfiltered conversation on all things wellness, mental health,...
78. the art of saying NO: boundaries, self-protection & how to take back your power
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
this episode is a loving permission slip to disappoint people and prioritize YOU. we’re talking all things boundaries, energetic protection, and the...
77. how to RECLAIM your right to shine without shame 💫 the world NEEDS your gifts.
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
this fiery episode of The Smart and Hot Podcast is a bold permission slip for any woman who has ever felt guilty for wanting to be seen, celebrated, o...
76. break up with imposter syndrome and step into your gifts: from self-doubt to unshakeable confidence
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ever feel like you're faking your credibility, capability, and confidence? imposter syndrome is a silent killer that keeps way too many smart + hot an...
75. safety is an illusion: how to take confident risks and fall in love with uncertainty
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
here’s the truth about safety: it’s a lie. way too often, we hold ourselves back from fully claiming our dream lives because of fear, uncertainty,...
74. life-changing mindset shifts & habits for creatives | how I stay consistent, inspired and productive
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
hi angel babe - are you feeling stuck, unmotivated, creatively drained - or simply unable to sustain the work necessary to achieve your goals? in this...
73. CONSISTENCY is the greatest act of self-love: how to create the life you're meant to live
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
on today’s episode of the smart + hot podcast, we’re diving deep into why consistency is the smartest, hottest, and most loving thing you can do f...
72. your darkest days are leading you somewhere beautiful: a conversation on creativity, metamorphosis, and hope with Luna @stargirlmusings
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
welcome LUNA to the smart and hot podcast 🌸 Luna is an NYC-based storyteller and poet exploring the worlds of writing, music, and the human experie...
71. MONEY MINDSET 101: how to manifest money, heal your finances, and attract abundance (the smart and hot way)
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
welcome back to the smart + hot podcast with Julia Padavona! 👼 🪽 anyone else ready AF to upgrade your relationship with money like the smart, ho...
70. how to build your dream brand & life in a city you love with NYC girl’s girl, Ellie Williams
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever dreamed of living your most creative, boss girl fantasy in New York — this episode is for you 👼 welcome Ellie Williams, founder...
69. how to ACTUALLY connect and find aligned community amidst transformation
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
welcome back to the smart + hot podcast! 🦋 this episode welcomes the start of a brand new sit-down solo series with Julia, discussing topics reques...
68. smart + hot spring energy guide: for your body, mind, and spirit
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
welcome back to the smart and hot podcast with Julia Padavona, and welcome to SPRING!!! OMG <3 <3 FINALLY 🌸this week’s episode is a super s...
67. how to build authentic community, create conscious content AND be a sweetie pie angel with Mina Bahadori (@sweetiepieangelclub)
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
welcome THE sweetie pie angel, Mina Bahadori to the smart and hot podcast 🌷🩷 Mina Bahadori is an Iranian-American meme artist, writer, Breathwo...
66. ivy mugler on navigating life, artistry, and overnight fame in your 20’s
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
welcome the one and only Ivy Mugler to The Smart + Hot Podcast 🪽 💖 🧡 A homegrown talent of the New York ballroom scene, Ivy Mugler’s dance ...
65. the art of being yourself, finding your inner voice, and embracing uncertainty as a path to awakening with vanessa fontana
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vanessa Fontana is a writer, podcast host, & storyteller dedicated to helping people navigate the messy, beautiful process of figuring sh!t out. W...
64. how to use astrology for healing, self awareness, and body-mind connection with eden sky orion
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🪽 Eden Sky Orion is an NYC-based astrologer, writer, and mind-body guide supporting those on the edge of change to find clarity and confidence in t...
63. embodied creativity and divine feminine wisdom: how to use cycle syncing to inform your creative process
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
welcome back to the smart and hot podcast 🥀. in this episode, we explore the connection between the feminine menstrual cycle and creativity. we dis...
62. kela rose on the courage to be seen, the art of discernment, and how owning your self-expression is the key to freedom
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
welcome KELA ROSE, host of 'Skinny Dipping' and founder of the Soul in Progress community to 'the smart and hot podcast' 👼🦋🐞🎀. today, we a...
61. following the muse with madison camino: creating legacy through sisterhood, prayerful artistry, and earth-conscious entrepreneurship
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
welcome Madison Camino to 'the smart and hot podcast' 🤍. in this episode, Madison joins us for a super sweet conversation emphasizing the i...
60. sam lucy on how to connect to your creativity, purpose, and magic through the menstrual cycle
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🩸 this conversation emphasizes the significance of connecting with one's body and intuition - particularly through the womb, as a means to recl...
59. come back to your senses: a guide for dissolving numbness, emotional regulation, and co-creating a more loving world
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
this episode is a loving call to come back to your senses — to return to your deeply feeling nature, and to hold safe and welcoming space for the fu...
58. emma marschall on healing through intuitive nourishment, creative expression, and feminine embodiment
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emma Marschall is a Brand Embodiment and Conscious Marketing Coach on a mission to show women their ability to create wildly successful and sovereign ...
57. how to optimize your weekly schedule to stay organized, inspired, and committed to your goals
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
i hope you loved this episode 🫶 may you feel organized, inspired, and committed to your goals - while feeling your absolute smartest, hottest, best...
56. soul aligned entrepreneurship with emily oriana todd
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rooted in 15 years of experience supporting Fortune 500 companies and startups alike, Emily supports entrepreneurs to scale their businesses through s...
55. 5 steps to having your smartest, hottest year yet
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
let 2025 be the year you fully EMBODY the version of you that achieves everything she desires and more - while feeling fully supported, nourished, and...
54. your 20's are a rollercoaster, here's how to enjoy the ride
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
the only constant in life is change, which rings true especially in your 20s. this week, we’re discussing how to still show up with presence, integr...
53. sian camille: talking with an angel in the bathtup
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sian Camille is a writer, podcast host, influencer, yoga instructor, and healer based in Venice, CA. Sian seamlessly integrates art into her holistic ...
52. lessons in embodiment... and an announcement
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
welcome back to the smart + hot podcast with Julia Padavona, presented by EMBDY. this week Julia shares a few vital perspectives on embodiment, our fe...
51. a guide for being in full bloom this summer
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
welcome back to The Smart + Hot Podcast with Julia Padavona. 🌷 this week is an informal, intuitively guided Summer 2024 energy breakdown sharing so...
49. magnetism 101 - the 4 key components and how to orient towards our desires
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
welcome back to the smart + hot podcast! this week, we're hanging out for a cozy chat on all things magnetism and how to use our bodies to orient ...
48. healing from perfectionism paralysis
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
welcome back to The Smart + Hot Podcast with Julia Padavona! this week, I'm sharing four steps to healing perfectionism paralysis, and how to us...
47. SMART AND HOT 75 Summer Challenge
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Smart + Hot Podcast with Julia Padavona! On May 6, we are kicking off a 75-day habits challenge guided by Julia in collaboration w...
46. HELP I'M CHANGING: death cycles, internal winters and shadow work
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
welcome back to The Smart + Hot Podcast with Julia Padavona! this week, we're sitting down for a candid conversation on the topics of death cycl...
45. mary spirito on ritual, routine, and embodying your most authentic life
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Smart + Hot Podcast with Julia Padavona! this week, Julia welcomes healer and master coach Mary Spirito, founder of @ritualandro...
44. the void 101 - embracing the unknown and dancing with change
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
welcome back to The Smart + Hot Podcast! this week we're talking about THE VOID - and navigating periods of life where we find ourselves dancing...
43. 3 vital elements missing in the healing conversation
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Smart + Hot Podcast! this week, we're reflecting on three vital topics the healing/wellness conversation is missing the mark...
42. 4 techniques to stay grounded through major life changes
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
welcome back to The Smart + Hot Podcast with Julia Padavona! 🪽 episode #42 kicks off a brand new season of the podcast - I'm sharing 4 of my ...
40. astrology for artistry, expansion and liberation with OAK ASTROLOGY SCHOOL ⚡️
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Owner of Oak Astrology School and holistic chef with over ten years of experience in the healing arts, Oak, joins the show for a candid conversation o...
39. selling New York with Jade Shenker: finding success in the male-dominated commercial real estate industry
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jade Shenker is a New York City-based socialite and top 30 Under 30 real estate advisor and investor. Jade joins the show for a Smart + Hot tell-all,...
37. a guide for finding flow and self-compassion through change
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
when we can lovingly recognize change as the only true constant in our life, we can reflect on how to change gracefully. we discuss showing up with ...
36. Meghan Houle on how to pivot into your dream career and life, personal branding, and living with intention
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
this week one of my close mentors and friends, Meghan Houle, joins the show. Meghan Houle is an Executive Recruiter and Master Career Coach with an ...
35. finding joy through doing, avoiding burnout, and creating space for play
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
this week, we're discussing hustle culture and exiting toxic work-related mindsets, why we overwork ourselves, how to align our spirit with the wo...
34. Gina Katon on owning your confidence, creating your dream life, and How to Be Nasty
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
this week, Gina Katon, founder of Little Miss Nasty and lead singer of her own band Gina and The Eastern Block joins for a fiery, empowering, and hila...
32. smart + hot tips for navigating your 20's
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
some honest advice on navigating your 20's - specifically as a smart + hot baddie! 😉 we discuss deeply committing to yourself during this tra...
31. 3 pillars to feeling beautiful, safe, and embodied
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
welcome back to the smart + hot podcast! today we're going over all things feeling beautiful, safe, and embodied in your own being. we go over t...
30. fall 2023 energy breakdown - mindsets, rituals, and more
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
welcome back to the smart + hot podcast with Julia Padavona. this week, I'm sharing an intuitively-guided energy breakdown for fall 2023. we d...
29. how to have better bad days - 3 techniques for being your own best friend
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
welcome back to the smart + hot podcast with Julia Padavona! this week, we have a mini late-night chatty episode exploring three tips for being your o...
28. being seen vs. being perceived, fear of judgment, and the inner child
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
welcome back to the smart + hot podcast! 🤍 this week's episode we are discussing our fears surrounding being seen, perceived, witnessed, and ju...
27. digging in with Sabina Lundgren - healing through movement and embodied artistry
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
welcome back to the smart + hot podcast! this week, we have an INCREDIBLE guest joining the show, Sabina Lundgren. this episode explores everything ...
25. a smart and hot morning routine
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
this week, i'm sharing my morning routine per some of my beautiful listener's requests. ☺️ although i'm sharing MY personal morning ...
24. how to get out of your own way
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
welcome back to the smart + hot podcast! this week we're chatting getting out of your own way. i've been in a bit of a rut creatively/mentally...
23. drinking rosé with Camri Hewie - a conversation on feminity, confidence, and authenticity
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
welcome back to the smart + hot podcast! this week, we have a very special guest - my beautiful friend, Camri Hewie! Camri is an NYC-based model, da...
22. how to be the best at everything
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
welcome back to the smart + hot podcast! 💖 this week, we've got a mini chat on how to be the best at everything - sorta. we're talking m...
33. 4 secrets to getting smarter, hotter, and leveling up for life
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
this week, I'm sharing my top four secrets to constantly leveling up in life. 💥 we discuss how to adopt a growth mindset for personal develop...
21. Caity Burdash on divine redirection, creativity, trusting the Universe and building a soul-aligned brand
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
welcome back to the smart + hot podcast! this week, beautiful soul and Founder of Burdash Bikinis, miss Caity Burdash joins for an inspiring conversat...
19. Jordan Artman on following your inner voice, mental health, and awakening to your highest self
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
welcome back to the smart + hot podcast with Julia Padavona! this week, Jordan Artman, lifestyle influencer and founder of Kosha Fit joins for a...
18. just girly things - celibacy, solitude, and cycle syncing
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
welcome back to the smart + hot podcast with Julia Padavona!😉 this week's episode is for the girls and the girls ONLY. not that my target audie...
17. bestie vibes only - all about friendship with my best friend, Danielle
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
welcome back to the smart + hot podcast with Julia Padavona! this week i'm hosting my roommate and best friend Dani (@daniellebadame) for a cand...
16. smart and hot girl summer 2023
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WELCOME BACK to the smart and hot podcast, and HAPPY SMART AND HOT GIRL SUMMER. this week we're back and celebrating the start of the girls' f...
015. the cold (soft) truth about healing
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
welcome back to the smart and hot podcast! this week, sharing a quickie episode/channeled chat on the cold (but soft) truth about healing on the spiri...
14. motivation, discipline, and staying on track
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
welcome back to the smart + hot podcast with Julia Padavona! this week we're getting REAL and serving some tea on motivation, discipline and stayi...
13. my top tips for grounded productivity and calm focus
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
welcome back to the smart + hot podcast! last week we chatted setting yourself up for success, on this week's episode we're talking PRODUCTIVI...
12. Set Yourself Up For Success (supportive routines, creative structure, planner manifestation + more)
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the smart + hot podcast with Julia Padavona! Today, we're talking setting yourself up for success on the path to reaching your goa...
10: soft girl diaries: current grounding routines and embracing feminine energy
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
welcome back to the smart + hot podcast with Julia Padavona. 🎀 thank you so much for being here and listening into this episode. today is a super...
09. how to find your purpose (it's not what you think)
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
welcome back to the smart + hot podcast with Julia Padavona! today's episode we are digging into all things FINDING YOUR PURPOSE and how to live i...
08. energetic accountability and how to create a self-care to-do list
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
welcome back to the smart + hot podcast! on this episode, we're digging into energy, taking accountability for how we feel, and i'm walking yo...
05. confidence 101 - how to (actually) build it
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
LET'S TALK CONFIDENCE... truly the foundation of everything smart + hot stands for. ⭐️ today, we're chatting - 🎀 what confidence is ...
03. all about the ego + your inner mean girl (the one thing that's holding you back from living your best life)
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
today's episode is ALL ABOUT THE EGO. - our inner mean girl and our limiting beliefs that keep us stuck + hold us back - our ego's PURPOSE...
97. 3 secrets to living a smart, hot, and sparkly life
01 Jan 1970
Contributed by Lukas
don't forget to love it girls!!! 💖 this week I'm sharing three of my essential secrets for living as your smartest, hottest, sparkliest sel...
97. 3 secrets for living a smart, hot, and sparkly life
01 Jan 1970
Contributed by Lukas
don't forget to love it girls!!! 💖 this week's I'm sharing my three essential secrets for living as your smartest, hottest, sparkliest ...