Sparkle On With Devi Jags

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Sparkle On With Devi Jags is a podcast and movement to help listeners reclaim their happiness, passion, and self-worth through the power of creativity. Devi believes everyone has a "Sparkle," a fiery light inside us that can overcome darkness through artistry and our inner child. Elevating leading artists, creatives, and storytellers, this movement inspires listeners to reclaim what makes them shine and always Sparkle On.

3 days ago · Video

The Mother-Daughter Jewelry Brand Worn at the Met Gala | Tanya Myers Shah

Tanya Myers Shah is the visionary behind the South Asian jewelry brand MAABAE. MAABAE celebrates dual heritage, where Indian and Western wardrobes coexist. That’s where Tanya’s mission lives: bridging two cultures through jewelry intentionally crafted in the heart of Rajasthan. Doechii, SZA, and Lilly Singh have worn MaaBae at the Met Gala, red carpets, & more, proving that your roots aren't something to hide but something to wear proudly. This is another story about how heritage and place can help our creativity flourish when artists like Tanya find that spark again. Shop MAABAE: Available at https://www.maabae.com Follow Tanya Myers Shah: https://www.instagram.com/tanyamyersshah/?hl=en Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:01:37 The Origin Story: From Mom's Fashion Workshops to MAABAE 00:03:55 The Two Wardrobes Meeting: When East Meets West 00:05:29 The Pivot: Leaving Skincare to Follow the Signs 00:11:06 The Difference Between Fighting and Flow 00:15:46 Going to the Source: The Jaipur Jewelry Journey 00:18:48 Becoming a Designer: Just Draw It 00:23:46 Oxidized Silver and Archival Inspiration 00:30:14 The Met Gala Moment: Doechii Wears MAABAE 00:36:32 Culture Club: Designing Jewelry That Transcends Cultures 00:38:04 The Korean Customer and the Chai Cup 00:40:07 The Haitian Tiffin Box and the Samosa Challenge 00:43:35 You Don't Have to Choose: Blending All Your Cultures 00:51:35 Curiosity, Problem Solving, and Living a Colorful Life 00:54:52 The Red Era: Signals, Chakras, and Shopping Addiction
2 Sept · Video

Margot Robbie's Company Is Adapting Her Novel | Olivia Gatwood

Poet and novelist Olivia Gatwood joins Sparkle On to trace her journey from writing spy stories as a kid to becoming an internationally recognized voice on girlhood, queerness, and the complexities of women friendships. Olivia reveals how she transformed rage into advocacy, and eventually into stories that center joy, vulnerability, and the messy humanity of women's relationships with each other. She unpacks the creation of her debut novel, Whoever You Are, Honey, a fembot story set in Santa Cruz that interrogates internalized misogyny, the fear of intimacy between women, and what it means to be created from the male gaze. Olivia walks us through her writing process, the danger of trauma bonding, and why she believes resilience isn't about staying in pain but about returning to difficult subjects from a place of strength. Stay on the lookout for the upcoming film adaptation of Olivia’s novel with Margot Robbie's Lucky Chap, and be sure to order a copy of her book! Read Whoever You Are, Honey: Available now wherever books are sold Follow Olivia Gatwood: https://www.instagram.com/oliviagatwood Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:01:30 The Writer Origin Story: From Journals to Performance Poetry 00:05:42 Speak Like a Girl: The Performance That Changed Everything 00:08:41 From Athlete to Advocate: Choosing Poetry Over Soccer 00:11:31 The First Poem: Catcalling, Rage, and Riling Up the Boys 00:14:23 Navigating Perception: Self-Care as a Young Woman on Stage 00:17:00 The Doxxing Incident: When Rage Shifted to Love 00:18:28 Life of the Party and New American Best Friend: Poetry Collections on Girlhood 00:19:46 Writing as Processing: You Don't Need Pain to Create 00:21:45 Prompts for Processing: Letters, Odes, and Writing to Shame 00:23:52 Breaking Out of the Box: Exploring Different Writing Mediums 00:27:52 The Birth of Whoever You Are, Honey: Fembots and Female Friendships 00:29:41 Santa Cruz as Character: Tech, Gentrification, and Playing God 00:32:42 The Pick Me Girl: Understanding Fear and Intimacy Between Women 00:36:17 Developing Complex Characters: The Lifeguard Analogy 00:38:08 Writing Into Fear and Obsession: What Are You Not Saying? 00:44:40 Title IX Education: Trauma Bonding and Campus Culture 00:46:09 Creative Education Under Restriction: Teaching Consent Without Talking About Sex 00:48:32 The Army Base Workshop: Teaching Empathy to Those Trained to Kill 00:50:28 Writing From Joy: Celebrating Survival and Self-Compassion 00:52:26 Reading From the Novel: Lena and Sebastian's First Meeting 00:57:41 The Movie Adaptation: Working With Lucky Chap and Margot Robbie 00:58:56 Small Wins: Making Friends in Adulthood
27 Aug · Video

He Wrote the All American Pitch Between NFL Practices | Spencer Paysinger

From winning Super Bowl 46 with the New York Giants to co-producing the CW's hit series All American, Spencer Paysinger shares how community, identity, and storytelling became the foundation of everything he's built. This conversation explores how Spencer discovered screenwriting as therapy during his NFL career, spending every Tuesday off-day in movie theaters studying story structure before he even knew what it was called. He unpacks the creation of All American, and how he's had to reconcile watching a fictionalized version of his own life rewrite his personal history. Spencer reveals the universal truth that sold the show: the importance of teaching the next generation that ownership, creativity, and self-definition are acts of power. Spencer proves that your Sparkle isn't just one thing; it's everything you choose to pour yourself into. Watch All American on Netflix and the CW Watch BS High on HBO Max Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:00:55 The 2011 NFL Draft: Overcoming Rejection and Making the Giants Roster 00:05:16 The Transition Period: Depression, Uncertainty, and Finding Community 00:06:52 Discovering Screenwriting: Movies as Therapy During NFL Career 00:11:57 The Artist Identity: Football Was Never Everything 00:18:29 The Power of Pitching Yourself: From Special Teams to Hollywood 00:23:24 The Birth of All-American: Pitching the Universal Truth of Being an Outsider 00:30:35 When Fiction Rewrites Your History: Spencer James vs Spencer Paysinger 00:33:25 Finding Joy in the Global Impact: All-American's Reach and Legacy 00:35:45 BS High Documentary: Exposing the Youth Sports Coaching Crisis 00:39:57 Raising Black Kids in America: Community, Identity, and Education 00:44:50 Hilltop Coffee and Kitchen: Creating Ownership in the Neighborhood 00:48:26 What's Next: Writing, Directing, and Redefining Systems at 36 00:50:25 Parenting with Presence: Real Conversations and Breaking Generational Cycles
19 Aug · Video

She Opened for Demi Lovato at 16, Then Sang at Eurovision | Laura Rizzotto

From opening for Demi Lovato at 16 to representing Latvia at Eurovision, singer-songwriter Laura Rizzotto shares how performing in four languages became her creative superpower. Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro with Latvian heritage, Laura reveals how translating Brazilian songs into English at age 11 taught her the art of phrasing, melody, and cross-cultural storytelling that now defines her bilingual pop sound. Laura walks us through writing in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and Italian, explaining how each language carries its own rhythm, resonance, and emotional vulnerability. Her latest single, Viralata, celebrates Brazilian identity and the power of embracing all your roots. Follow Laura Rizzotto: https://www.instagram.com/LauraRizzotto Listen to Viralata: Available on all streaming platforms: https://laurarizzotto.com/music/ Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:01:00 First Memories: Writing Poetry and Translating Brazilian Songs 00:02:57 The Art of Multilingual Songwriting and Finding Your Voice 00:05:05 Choreography, Language, and the Papaya Versions 00:09:38 The Completionist vs The Perfectionist: Letting Songs Reveal Themselves 00:14:58 Opening for Demi Lovato at 16 and Trusting Your Instinct 00:21:51 Reconnecting with the Inner Child and Daydreaming as an Adult 00:30:25 The Jennifer Lopez Story: When Opportunity Calls on a Friday Night 00:38:36 Eurovision 2018: Representing Latvia and Embracing the Journey 00:45:50 Viralata: The Brazilian Dream and Embracing Your Roots as a Superpower 00:50:05 Home Is a Feeling: Building Community and Safety as an Artist 00:55:25 Purpose, Narcissism, and Taking Up Space as a Woman Artist 01:06:54 Affirmation Cards: Abundance, No Judgment, and Sparkle On
12 Aug · Video

I Used to Go to Paris to Chase Boys. At 30, I Went to Write.

Devi Jags returns for a solo episode reflecting on turning 30, her complicated relationship with Paris, and what it means to return to a place that once symbolized escape, perfection, and the pursuit of love. From her first trip to Paris at 17 after a devastating running injury, to her unhinged early twenties spent chasing boys and macarons, Devi unpacks how Paris has evolved from a romanticized escape into a city that now represents creative commitment and self-discovery. Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:01:21 The First Paris Trip: Heartbreak and Escape 00:07:03 The Macaroon Moment and State Championship Regret 00:08:52 The Seine Boat Cruise: Seeing Life Beyond Running 00:10:25 College Years: Chasing Boys and Escaping Reality 00:12:32 Counting Crows and Finding Her Writer Self 00:13:35 Travel as Cultural Education and Community Building 00:14:38 Turning 30: From Chasing Boys to Chasing Writing 00:17:03 Embracing Imperfection: Paris as Metaphor for Her 30s 00:24:27 The Writing Class and Future of Sparkle 00:27:16 What to Expect: Content, Vlogs, and Spontaneous Episodes 00:29:55 Sparkling in Paris: Place as a Charge for Creativity
5 Aug · Video

Trauma Doesn't Make You Stronger. Here's What Does. | Dr. Sherry Hamby

Dr. Sherry Hamby, award-winning professor and author of Stronger Than You Think: Building Lifelong Resilience, joins Sparkle On to dismantle the myth that resilience is something you either have or don't. With over 30 years of studying trauma and resilience, Dr. Hamby reveals that resilience is not about toughness or grit, but a modifiable process that anyone can develop at any stage of life. She explains why trauma is never required to build strength, why the field of psychology has been stuck on outdated definitions of resilience, and how healing requires far more than just pushing through. This conversation explores the context of trauma, the power of narrative writing, the difference between being exposed and being truly seen, and why achievement culture is making us miserable. This episode is a reminder that resilience is not about doing more, but about building a life that includes meaning, relationships, regulation, and a supportive environment. Read Stronger Than You Think: Building Lifelong Resilience: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739902/stronger-than-you-think-by-sherry-hamby/ Follow Dr. Sherry Hamby: https://www.sherryhamby.com Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:00:48 The Big Question: Do You Need Trauma to Build Resilience? 00:02:36 Rediscovering Purpose After Trauma 00:04:35 Dr. Hamby's Personal Catalyst: Growing Up in Dysfunction 00:07:16 Why Resilience Got Confused With Toughness 00:10:09 Challenging Academic Norms and Conservative Research 00:12:29 The Power of Narrative and Writing as Healing 00:23:13 Joyce's Story: The Importance of Context in Trauma Therapy 00:30:10 Exposure vs. Being Seen: Social Media and Authentic Connection 00:41:04 Beyond Achievement: The Four Domains of the Resilience Portfolio 00:45:52 The Personal Journey of Writing Stronger Than You Think 00:50:49 The Bridge Between Academia and Personal Narrative
29 Jul · Video

Almost 8 Years, No Ring: Why Marriage Is My Biggest Fear

Devi Jags and her boyfriend Tom Paolini return for their most vulnerable, unfiltered conversation yet about marriage, commitment, and why nearly eight years together hasn't led to a marriage proposal. Devi unpacks her deepest fear around marriage, challenges the idea that marriage is the ultimate accomplishment, and what it means to define marriage on your own terms. This conversation is for anyone who's ever felt pressured to follow a timeline that doesn't feel right, who's questioned whether marriage is necessary for a committed relationship, or who's struggled to reconcile personal ambition with societal expectations. Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:01:31 The Marriage Question: Why Devi Isn't Ready at 30 00:04:47 The Childhood Trauma: Her Grandfather's Death and Marriage Fear 00:09:50 College Relationships and the Party Girl Facade 00:13:37 The Ace of Spades Tattoo and Choosing Art Over Everything 00:15:27 Marriage as a Cage: History, Women, and Creative Freedom 00:16:15 Tom's Perspective: When Marriage Doesn't Define Love 00:19:20 Marriage as Status Symbol: Why It Shouldn't Be the Biggest Accomplishment 00:21:42 The Therapy Breakdown: Would Tom Stay Without Marriage? 00:23:48 Tom's Nonchalant Response and Feminist Views on Marriage 00:27:45 The Power of No Pressure: Why Their Relationship Works 00:30:51 Redefining Marriage: Love vs. Institution Across History 00:44:19 The Uber Driver's Wisdom: The Right Relationship Won't Hold You Back 00:46:38 Myth Busting: When You Know, You Know (Or Do You?) 00:49:05 Two Whole People: Creating a Relationship Without Losing Yourself 00:52:19 Feeling Fragmented in Your Twenties and Deserving Fullness 00:53:33 Visualizing the Future: Wedding Playlists, Not Marriage Vows 00:55:50 The Wedding Industry vs. Marriage: Why They're Inseparable for Devi 01:00:02 The Bottom of the To-Do List: When Marriage Means Everything and Nothing 01:03:30 Final Thoughts: Marriage on Nobody's Terms But Theirs
22 Jul · Video

How One Tree Hill Made Indie Cooler Than Pop | Lindsay Wolfington

Emmy-nominated music supervisor Lindsay Wolfington is known for her work that defined One Tree Hill and the indie rock era. Lindsay walks us through the creative chaos of sourcing indie artists in the early 2000s, and the art of the end montage. She unpacks the difference between being literal and being on the nose when choosing the perfect song for a scene, and why and how she convinced producers that indie music was cooler than pop, even when everyone was pitching them the opposite. From opening mail bins stacked with CDs to placing Jimmy Eat World's "23,” Lindsay proves that the right song doesn't just complement a scene, it becomes the scene. Lindsay reminds us that music supervision is more than matching vibes; it's licensing, negotiation, instinct, and the ability to cry at your own work. She co-hosts the podcast Sad Song Queens with Lara Webb, where they celebrate the songs that make you feel everything. Follow Lindsay Wolfington: https://www.instagram.com/lonewolflindsay/?hl=en Listen to Sad Song Queens: https://www.instagram.com/sadsongqueens/?hl=en Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:03:14 Reality Bites, MTV, and the Power of Soundtracks 00:08:52 The Music Supervision Process: Lyrics, Tone, and Dynamics 00:11:08 Building One Tree Hill's Iconic Music Identity 00:14:45 Sourcing Indie Music: CDs, Mail Bins, and Third-Party Pitchers 00:18:38 Peyton's Playlist and Casting Musicians: Tyler Hilton and Kate Voegele 00:24:45 Tric Nightclub, Sheryl Crow, and Jimmy Eat World's Iconic Moment 00:32:17 The Art of the Montage: Keane's 'She Has No Time' and Finding the Perfect Song 00:34:26 The Fast Pace of Early 2000s TV: 22 Episodes and Real-Time Music Drops 00:38:25 Sad Songs, Literal Lyrics, and the U2 Reality Bites Moment 00:41:30 TikTok, Clipping Culture, and the Changing Landscape of Music in Media 00:44:47 Breaking Into Music Supervision: Internships, The Guild, and Getting Your Foot In 00:53:06 The Streaming Era: Shorter Seasons, Split Attention, and Losing the Ensemble 00:58:01 Sad Song Queens: The Podcast, Favorite Sad Songs, and Why We Cry 01:03:16 Closing Thoughts and Sparkle On

Sparkle On With Devi Jags is a podcast and movement to help listeners reclaim their happiness, passion, and self-worth through the power of creativity. Devi believes everyone has a "Sparkle," a fiery light inside us that can overcome darkness through artistry and our inner child. Elevating leading artists, creatives, and storytellers, this movement inspires listeners to reclaim what makes them shine and always Sparkle On.

Creator

Devi Jags
Years Active

2024 - 2026
Episodes

64
Rating

Explicit
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Sparkle On With Devi Jags