The Lo Life

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Join host Lo VonRumpf, entrepreneur, stylist to the stars and everyone's dream BFF, as he explores his curiosities in life- pop culture, relationships, business, dating, sex, health, fashion, and everything in-between. Every Thursday, Lo sits down with inspiring friends, thought leaders and fascinating human beings to explore unique topics, learn something new, or just spill the tea on the hot mess express. No topic is off limits kings and kweens. Grab a beverage and treat your ear holes to a great conversation with everyone's favorite fashion-forward friend.

  1. 2d ago

    The Woman Who Raised Me: What My Mom Taught Me About Life, Dysfunction & Healing

    The woman who raised Lo is also one of the most beloved guests in The Lo Life history. An entrepreneur and Hispanic business owner specializing in women-owned businesses and economic development, Lo’s mom is no stranger to talking business and finances. But sharing the intimate details of her childhood, personal relationships, and the trials and tribulations of motherhood? That’s an entirely different story. Naturally shy and fiercely private, she never imagined opening up about her personal life to thousands of strangers. But 6 years ago, she did just that for her son, and the result was one of the most heartfelt, impactful, and downloaded conversations in the show’s history. Today, Lo revisits the conversation that helped put The Lo Life on the map. Together, they explore the complexities of motherhood, breaking generational patterns, navigating difficult family relationships, forgiveness, and the wisdom that only comes from living through life’s most challenging chapters. With candid confessions, unexpected humor, and hard-earned life lessons, this mother-son conversation offers something for everyone, whether you’re raising children, healing from your own upbringing, or simply learning how to navigate the people you love. Six years later, with more life experience, growth, and perspective, this conversation hits differently. There’s a reason Lo’s mom remains the show’s most requested guest. This episode is a reminder that some of life’s greatest lessons come from the people who raised us. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Woman Who Raised Me: What My Mom Taught Me About Life, Dysfunction & Healing

  2. Oct 15

    Kelly Clarkson Flips The Bird, Mexican Icons & The Hot Take That Got Lo Dragged Online

    Today, it’s a solo mission! just you and Lo, the way The Lo Life began. And he’s bringing a lot of heart, a little history, and one controversial, but brave opinion that will get people talking. Lo shares why Día de los Muertos is one of his favorite holidays, exploring how Mexican traditions make room for death in a way many cultures are taught to fear or avoid. Through a special family tradition, he reflects on grief, remembrance, and the beauty of celebrating the people we love—and invites listeners to find their own meaningful way to honor those they’ve lost. The episode also gets personal about Lo’s family roots and his perspective on immigration as a humanity issue, shaped by what he’s witnessed as a native Angeleno. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, he celebrates Mexican artists, scientists, and tastemakers, from Frida Kahlo to the unexpected story behind the Caesar salad. And then there’s the Kelly Clarkson story that has the internet divided. Lo weighs in with a hot take that’s earned him some heat online—and offers the nuance he thinks got lost in the pile-on. Tune in for a thoughtful, lively solo episode about Mexican culture, grief, identity, and the opinions that can make the group chat very interesting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Kelly Clarkson Flips The Bird, Mexican Icons & The Hot Take That Got Lo Dragged Online

  3. Oct 8

    Simply The Best

    300 episodes in, The Lo Life is doing what it does best: making people laugh, feel less alone, and leave with something useful that will change your life. One Lo lifer called this show “ the Ted Lasso of podcasts”— a pretty perfect description for a feel-good show with a lot of heart that makes room for the messy parts, too. This milestone belongs to the Lo Lifers who made it possible, and Part One celebrates some of the best of what you’ve helped make this show. First up, Dr. Brennan Spiegel—Cedars-Sinai’s director of Health Services Research, a gastroenterologist, and a bestselling author—cuts through the noise on gut health, diet, exercise, posture, and the everyday habits that can make a real difference. Then Betsy Fore, a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and the first Native American woman to raise a Series A, shares a grounding reset for when you feel lost and your purpose feels out of reach. Comedian, actress, and dancer Haley Fitzgerald joins Lo and brings the laughs as Lo recounts an unexpected Cheesecake Factory encounter—and makes the case for keeping a little lightness in life as he cosplays as a straight man. The episode closes with the most popular, highest downloaded episode and most requested guest on The Lo Life, his mama The Queen. Sharing the kind of mother-son conversation that makes listeners feel like they’re at the table with family. She speaks candidly about the struggles and second-guessing that come with parenting; Lo shares his heart, and together they offer a reminder every parent needs: nobody gets it all right, but honest reflection and a willingness to keep learning matter. Come for the expert advice and Cheesecake Factory chat; stay for the Queen. Part Two arrives next week! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Simply The Best

  4. Oct 1

    The Pressure to Look Perfect: Looksmaxxing, Body Dysmorphia & Recovery

    Lo sits down with Emmy Award-winning journalist, podcast host and producer Kyle Ridley, who has created and produced more than 15,000 television segments. In this candid, moving conversation, Kyle shares how growing up, coming into his sexuality, and being bullied shaped his relationship with himself. He speaks candidly about his struggles with body dysmorphia and bulimia, how they affected his mental health, his relationships and the therapy and support that helped him move into recovery. Drawing on their own experiences of being bullied as kids, Lo and Kyle reflect on how the pressure to look perfect has changed for a new generation growing up with access to cell phones and social media. Their conversation touches on GLP-1 medications, looksmaxxing, and the relentless online judgment and pressures young people can face. This is a tender, honest conversation about healing, relationships, and learning to build a life that feels good from the inside out. Want more Kyle? Join him and his special guests as they rant, rave and ramble through the tangled webs of life, love, loss and so much more! Check out his podcast The Tangle HERE See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Pressure to Look Perfect: Looksmaxxing, Body Dysmorphia & Recovery

  5. Sep 24

    Starting a Business! Profit, Parenthood and the Playbook for Growth

    Have you ever dreamed of starting your own business? Maybe you already have one and you’re ready to grow—or perhaps someone you love is preparing to take the leap. Either way, this Level Up conversation could change the way you think about entrepreneurship. Lo sits down with Beth Mazza and Victoria Sivrais, serial entrepreneurs, business partners, mothers and co-founders of Female Mavericks. Together, they bootstrapped and scaled two professional consulting firms, Ashton Partners and Clermont Partners, before selling them to global acquirers for a combined enterprise value approaching $50 million. They accomplished it without venture capital, without an existing roadmap and while raising nine children between them. In this candid and refreshingly honest conversation, Beth and Victoria reveal what it really takes to turn a great idea into a profitable, sustainable business. They unpack the financial conversations every aspiring entrepreneur should have before taking the leap, including cash flow, sales, profitability, getting your partner’s support and calculating the “freedom number” that can help you take a calculated risk without jeopardizing your life. The women also open up about motherhood, misogyny, self-advocacy and the difficult moments that tested them personally and professionally. Their story challenges the belief that women must choose between ambition and family—and proves that success doesn’t require doing everything perfectly. Whether you’re running a company, quietly sitting on an idea or supporting someone with an entrepreneurial dream, this episode offers hard-earned wisdom that could save you time, money and unnecessary heartache. Check out “Entrepreneur Like A Mother” Buy the book using code: MAVERICK10  https://femalemavericks.com/entrepreneur-like-a-mother/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Starting a Business! Profit, Parenthood and the Playbook for Growth

  6. Sep 17

    Practical Magic, Pee Scares & Midnight Margaritas

    Actress and singer Hayley Orrantia is back! She may be The Lo Life’s official true-crime junkie, but today we’re taking a break from death and darkness… we are keeping things light, bright and delightfully unhinged. Hayley and Lo are officially over diagnosing everyone around us, but they are fully invested in bizarre facts about the meat industry, toxic chemicals, magical mushrooms and the surprisingly fascinating world of orca whales. Plus, when did farting stop being social suicide and become as casual as yawning? We can learn from our newest generation of flatulent teenagers. Lo also opens up and overshares about a recent personal health scare and his frustrating experience navigating healthcare. Then, the besties dive into the witchy world of Practical Magic, the beloved ’90s cult classic that continues to enchant generations. Whether you’ve seen it a hundred times or never watched it at all, you’ll love this recap. This episode is pure dopamine. It’s funny, candid and surprisingly educational. Come sit with your coven friends as they shoot the shit, share what they’ve recently learned and give us the lighthearted escape we all need right now. You’ll laugh, feel a little brighter and maybe even learn something along the way. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Practical Magic, Pee Scares & Midnight Margaritas

  7. Sep 10

    Getting Rich in America: Money Myths & the American Dream

    What if everything you’ve been told about getting ahead financially isn’t actually true? In this Level Up episode, Lo sits down with historian, investor and bestselling author Dr. Joseph S. Moore, whose book How to Get Rich in American History: 300 Years of Financial Advice That Worked (& Didn’t) looks at what centuries of American history can teach us about building wealth today. They unpack why buying a home isn’t always the smartest investment, what the ultra-wealthy understand about money that the rest of us often don’t, why women may actually be better investors, and the surprising story of a First Lady whose financial moves deserve a place in the history books. Lo and Joseph come to the table with very different views on capitalism, inequality and the economy, but what starts as a conversation between two opposing perspectives becomes something much more interesting. From crypto and get-rich-quick schemes to the American Dream, economic anxiety and the cycles America has survived before, this episode asks whether looking backward might actually be the secret to moving forward. Turns out you can disagree about capitalism, learn a few things from each other…and somehow leave as friends. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Getting Rich in America: Money Myths & the American Dream

  8. Sep 3

    Dolly Parton, Dating, Diapers & Divas

    This week, Lo is pressing pause on the Level Up series for a much-needed catch-up with you. He’s going solo to unpack a date that requires the Lo Lifers to be his collective voice of reason, an internet rabbit hole he can’t stop thinking about, and his adventures at Daisy Chain Music Festival with Olivia Rodrigo, Stevie Nicks and, somehow… diapers. There’s a lot to discuss. Lo also unpacks the loss of Dolly Parton impacting millions around the world and why saying goodbye to this particular icon hit much closer to home than he expected. Dolly always reminded Lo of his Nana, his very own Mexican Dolly Parton, and losing her brought back a wave of grief and memories he wasn’t prepared for. It’s a celebration of Dolly’s extraordinary life, wit, generosity and global impact, but also a conversation about the people who remind us of home and why losing someone can make us miss someone else all over again. Come for the dating debrief and diapers, stay for Dolly. Buckle up, puta… we have a lot to catch up on. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Dolly Parton, Dating, Diapers & Divas
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Join host Lo VonRumpf, entrepreneur, stylist to the stars and everyone's dream BFF, as he explores his curiosities in life- pop culture, relationships, business, dating, sex, health, fashion, and everything in-between. Every Thursday, Lo sits down with inspiring friends, thought leaders and fascinating human beings to explore unique topics, learn something new, or just spill the tea on the hot mess express. No topic is off limits kings and kweens. Grab a beverage and treat your ear holes to a great conversation with everyone's favorite fashion-forward friend.

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  • Channel
    Podcast Nation
  • Creator
    Podcast Nation
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    304
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2020 Lo VonRumpf and Podcast Nation
  • Show Website
    The Lo Life

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