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…
Ep 33: GUEST: Lindsey Simcik - Almost30 Podcast Host, Community Creator, and New Mom!
Lindsey Simcik, co-founder of the wildly successful Almost30 podcast, creator of The Sacredness of Being Single, and new mom to Maverick is this week’s guest on If I’m Honest with Julia Landauer! Lindsey shares how leaning into the feeling of “being on purpose” fueled Almost30’s growth and success…
Ep 32: Driving Tips from a Racecar Driver
Julia Landauer was licensed to drive racecars five years before she was allowed to drive on the street by herself. But once she started driving on the road, Julia realized that America’s most-used form of transportation lacked standardized and enforced rules and best practices for driving. In this …
Ep 31: GUEST: Chef Alyssa's Kitchen - Cooking Instructors and Community Builders
Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen was one of the first group activities Julia Landauer participated in once moving to Charlotte. The BYOB, communal cooking classes provide an approachable way to spend an evening cooking a meal, learning new skills, and meeting people. On this week’s episode of If I’m Honest, J…