Ep 43: Sports Journalism, Gaining Confidence, and Asking Tough Questions with Danielle Trotta
With over 15 years of broadcast experience, Danielle Trotta has covered NASCAR, NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, collegiate athletics, Supercross, and Moto GP for some of the biggest broadcasting companies worldwide. On this week’s episode of If I’m Honest, Julia Landauer learns how Danielle got into sports bro…
Ep 42: Repurposing Ambition
Julia Landauer spent 21 years chasing the single ambition of becoming a top-level professional racecar driver. So when she decided to pivot to her next chapter, Julia realized she would have to redefine what her new ambitions were. In this episode of If I’m Honest, Julia explores how to repurpose a…
Ep 41: Movie Set Props with TikTok Dad Joke Star Scott Reeder
Behind the scenes access to how movie sets work is cool on its own, but behind the scenes access with dad jokes is another level of awesome. On this week’s episode of If I’m Honest, Julia Landauer chats with long-time prop master Scott Reeder, who found internet fame with the moniker @scottpropandr…
Ep 40: Regret & 4 Tips for Self-Forgiveness
Regret can be one of the most agonizing feelings, especially when we know we could have acted differently. In this episode of If I’m Honest, Julia Landauer discusses how we can each try to avoid regret, and focus on self-forgiveness. Sharing the four main types of regret people experience, Julia sh…
Ep 39: Hollywood Stunt Work with Brett Smrz
Brett Smrz raced go-karts with Julia Landauer before a life-altering accident put a pause on his racecar driving career. Faced with the opportunity to really launch his stunt performing career, Brett used his racing skills to become a full-time stunt performer for commercials, TV shows, and Hollywo…
Ep 38: 6 Tips for Giving a Great Presentation
Giving a presentation can be a nerve-wracking experience. Some people love it, some people hate it. But Julia Landauer, a 2-time TEDx speaker and almost-10-year veteran professional keynote speaker, believes that everyone can be a great public speaker. In this episode of If I’m Honest, Julia shares…
Ep 37: GUEST: Ashley Sanford - Monster Jam Truck Driver
Monster Jam Trucks are a unique and incredibly impressive area of motorsports, requiring drivers to maneuver 12,000 pound trucks over jumps and into the air. Taking place in stadiums and arenas, drivers compete in a variety of different events, including freestyle, jumps, wheelies, etc. On this wee…
Ep 36: GUEST: Fan Behavior - An F1 Podcast
Formula 1 has gained popularity in the United States over recent years, due in large part to the Netflix show Drive to Survive. As a result, there’s been an explosion of F1 content creators, especially female content creators. On this week’s episode of If I’m Honest, Julia Landauer sits down with H…
Ep 35: The Daytona 500
This past weekend was NASCAR’s "Super Bowl,” with the 66th running of the Daytona 500. 500 miles of racing on the infamous 2.5 mile Daytona International Speedway provided fierce competition, great entertainment, and flared tempers. On this week’s episode of If I’m Honest, Julia Landauer gives a d…
Ep 34: The Magnificent Resurgence of "Fast Car"
In 1988, Tracy Chapman released “Fast Car” on her debut album to critical acclaim. With beautiful instrumentals, melancholy but hopeful lyrics, and the richness of Tracy Chapman’s voice, it has transcended generations. While not at the forefront of mainstream music in recent history, “Fast Car” mad…