At the dawn of the social media era, Belle Gibson became a pioneering wellness influencer - telling the world how she beat cancer with an alternative diet. Her bestselling cookbook and online app provided her success, respect, and a connection to the cancer-battling influencer she admired the most. But a curious journalist with a sick wife began asking questions that even those closest to Belle began to wonder. Was the online star faking her cancer and fooling the world? Kaitlyn Dever stars in the Netflix hit series Apple Cider Vinegar . Inspired by true events, the dramatized story follows Belle’s journey from self-styled wellness thought leader to disgraced con artist. It also explores themes of hope and acceptance - and how far we’ll go to maintain it. In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, host Rebecca Lavoie interviews executive producer Samantha Strauss. SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched Apple Cider Vinegar yet, make sure to add it to your watch-list before listening on. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts .…
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Marcus Williams is the owner of One Man, One Garage. I first discovered Marcus’ shop at the Nashville Flea Market. I was instantly drawn in by the look of his setup from a distance. Later I would find out that this mobile store is called the Retr-o-luxe. As I approached the Retr-o-luxe, I was instantly captivated by the intricacy of the designs. Ea…
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Ashley Brown is the owner of The Pink Mustache. Ashley has gone from working a full time job making 26k per year, to successfully running her embroider business that consistently generates a healthy 6 figure income. Ashley talks about her body building hobby, creating and following trends, importing from china, and dealing with customers.…
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Shannon is a stay at home mom with 2 wonderful boys. She is an entrepreneur who creates graphics and custom designs for t-shirts, baby clothing, aprons, carry bags, and more. Shannon discusses the challenges transitioning from a corporate job, time management, tracking your sales, and raising the kids.…
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