You Are The Prize

Alexis Kay + Alex Newson
  • 5.0 (16)
  • Entrepreneurship

You Are The Prize is a podcast about the powerful things that happen when your values and your actions are in alignment. We talk to bold, brilliant humans—founders, chefs, therapists, actors, authors, and friends—about the tools and experiences that help them live from the inside out. This show is your invitation to stop chasing, start becoming, and remember: you’ve been the prize all along.

  1. Feeling Yourself with DJ Juliet Mendoza

    May 28

    Feeling Yourself with DJ Juliet Mendoza

    A conversation about deep house, deep healing, and the energy that changes everything.   This week, DJ and producer Juliet Mendoza joins us for a conversation about the deeper purpose of music and what it means to gather with intention. Juliet shares her journey from survival to service, and how music and movement became a path toward healing and self-belief. We explore what happens collectively on the dance floor, why house music has always been rooted in liberation and belonging, and how intention can shape not just a night, but an entire life. We also talk about Juliet’s label Spiritual Systems Records, The One Hundred, and her mission to create soulful experiences that feel grounded and deeply human. You Are The Prize™ A Studio STAB Production   Hosted by: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Guest: Juliet Mendoza Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect Original Music by: Scott Martin © 2026 Studio STAB. All Rights Reserved. YOU ARE THE PRIZE™ is a trademark of Studio STAB. Unauthorized use prohibited. Links Substack: https://substack.com/@youaretheprize Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youaretheprize_pod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youaretheprizepod Website: https://www.youaretheprizepod.com Work with us: https://www.studio-stab.com/ Guest Links Instagram: @juliet_mendoza TikTok: @youaretheprizepod Guest Links Instagram: @juliet__mendoza , @spiritualsystemsrecords

    1h 4m
  2. A Working Theory of Self-Love with Alexis + Alex

    May 21

    A Working Theory of Self-Love with Alexis + Alex

    Self-love is a beautiful idea and a complicated practice. The secret might be making it smaller. In this solo episode of You Are The Prize, we explore the possibility that the path toward loving yourself might actually begin with something smaller: liking yourself. It’s a conversation about integrity, relationships, friendship, self-worth, and the quiet accumulation of moments that make you trust yourself more. Less “how to love yourself.” More: what if love is built through evidence? We don’t have all the answers, but we’re working on it.  You Are The Prize™ A Studio STAB Production   Hosted by: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect Original Music by: Scott Martin © 2026 Studio STAB. All Rights Reserved. YOU ARE THE PRIZE™ is a trademark of Studio STAB. Unauthorized use prohibited. Links Substack: https://substack.com/@youaretheprize Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youaretheprize_pod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youaretheprizepod Website: https://www.youaretheprizepod.com Work with us: https://www.studio-stab.com/

    46 min
  3. Becoming Your Own Muse with Justina Blakeney

    May 14

    Becoming Your Own Muse with Justina Blakeney

    What would your life look like if you followed the things that made you tingle? Justina Blakeney is an artist, designer, NYT bestselling author, and the founder of Jungalow®, the beloved lifestyle brand rooted in beauty, purpose, and soulful living. We talked with her about being your own muse, learning to live more comfortably in the in-between, and how to follow what "tingles." It’s an episode about intuition, creative flow, and becoming a clear channel for what's trying to move through you.  To start exploring your own expansion, check out GROW: Pathways to Passion, Purpose & Peace, the oracle deck and guidebook that Justina created with her mother, Harvard-trained psychologist Dr. Ronnie Blakeney. You Are The Prize™ A Studio STAB Production   Hosted by: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Guest: Justina Blakeney Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect Original Music by: Scott Martin © 2026 Studio STAB. All Rights Reserved. YOU ARE THE PRIZE™ is a trademark of Studio STAB. Unauthorized use prohibited. Links Substack: https://substack.com/@youaretheprize Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youaretheprize_pod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youaretheprizepod Website: https://www.youaretheprizepod.com Work with us: https://www.studio-stab.com/ Guest Links Instagram: @justinablakeney , @thejungalow , @groworacle Website: www.jungalow.com , www.justinablakeney.com

    55 min
  4. Life Lessons from the Tennis Court with Ray Chang

    May 7

    Life Lessons from the Tennis Court with Ray Chang

    What if changing the way you play the game changed everything?  This week on You Are The Prize, we’re joined by Alexis’s tennis coach, Ray Chang, whose approach to the game reveals something deeper: how you move on the court mirrors how you move through life. From timing and balance to building a solid foundation, Ray unpacks the lessons hidden in the sport. It’s about knowing when to wait, when to act, and how to stay grounded enough to recognize the right shot when it comes. Because when it’s aligned, it’s easy. You Are The Prize™ A Studio STAB Production   Hosted by: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Guest: Ray Chang Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect Original Music by: Scott Martin © 2026 Studio STAB. All Rights Reserved. YOU ARE THE PRIZE™ is a trademark of Studio STAB. Unauthorized use prohibited. Links Substack: https://substack.com/@youaretheprize Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youaretheprize_pod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youaretheprizepod Website: https://www.youaretheprizepod.com Work with us: https://www.studio-stab.com/ Guest Links Instagram: @raysayaction

    54 min
  5. How To Do Therapy Better with Dr. Mark Tanabe

    Apr 30

    How To Do Therapy Better with Dr. Mark Tanabe

    A conversation about what makes therapy work and how to show up fully for it.  In this episode of You Are The Prize, we sit down with Dr. Mark Tanabe—Alex’s therapist—to get into the nonlinear path of growth and how to get more out of therapy by showing up honestly. We explore what shifts when you stop holding back, the many ways we can understand and meet our needs, and the importance of paying attention to the moments that move us. We also answer the inevitable question: does everyone actually need therapy?  You Are The Prize™ A Studio STAB Production   Hosted by: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Guest: Dr. Mark Tanabe Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect Original Music by: Scott Martin © 2026 Studio STAB. All Rights Reserved. YOU ARE THE PRIZE™ is a trademark of Studio STAB. Unauthorized use prohibited. Links Substack: https://substack.com/@youaretheprize Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youaretheprize_pod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youaretheprizepod Website: https://www.youaretheprizepod.com Work with us: https://www.studio-stab.com/

    1h 13m
  6. Finding Yourself On The Dance Floor with Luke Nero

    Apr 23

    Finding Yourself On The Dance Floor with Luke Nero

    What if you found out the opposite of scrolling isn’t productivity, but presence? This week on You Are The Prize, we’re joined by nightlife impresario Luke Nero, the creative force behind some of the most iconic queer spaces and dance floors in New York and Los Angeles. From running Mr. Black to building STRUT and beyond, Luke knows what it takes to get a room to come alive. We talk about the power of shared movement, the science behind why dancing lifts us out of our heads, and what we lose when we stop gathering in real life. From the evolution of queer nightlife to the simple act of choosing adventure, this conversation is about why we MUST get back into the world together. You Are The Prize™ A Studio STAB Production   Hosted by: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Guest: Luke Nero Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect Original Music by: Scott Martin © 2026 Studio STAB. All Rights Reserved. YOU ARE THE PRIZE™ is a trademark of Studio STAB. Unauthorized use prohibited. Links Substack: https://substack.com/@youaretheprize Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youaretheprize_pod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youaretheprizepod Website: https://www.youaretheprizepod.com Work with us: https://www.studio-stab.com/ Links Instagram: @lukenero, @mrblack_party

    57 min
  7. The Grief of Change with Alex & Alexis

    Apr 16

    The Grief of Change with Alex & Alexis

    The grief of change and why the right decision can still break your heart.  In this solo episode of You Are The Prize, we explore the grief that comes with growth. From friendships to relationships, we talk about what it feels like to move on without making anyone wrong, and why we often rewrite the story to avoid the loss. We also get into the language that shapes our experience, and the in-between moment of change: when you’ve left the old island behind, but the new one isn’t quite in sight yet. You Are The Prize™ A Studio STAB Production   Hosted by: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect Original Music by: Scott Martin © 2026 Studio STAB. All Rights Reserved. YOU ARE THE PRIZE™ is a trademark of Studio STAB. Unauthorized use prohibited. Links Substack: https://substack.com/@youaretheprize Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youaretheprize_pod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youaretheprizepod Website: https://www.youaretheprizepod.com Work with us: https://www.studio-stab.com/

    55 min
  8. More Joyful Work with Carl Fudge

    Apr 9

    More Joyful Work with Carl Fudge

    On success, creative confidence, and the stories we tell about who we are.  This week, we sit down with Carl Fudge, founder and CEO of Presentation Mode—a narrative strategy and design studio—to unpack the pressure to overachieve, the definitions of success we inherit without questioning, and why so many high performers struggle to see themselves clearly. We talk about what it looks like to build a culture of encouragement, who “gets” to be creative, and why kindness and high performance can and should coexist. You Are The Prize™ A Studio STAB Production   Hosted by: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Guest: Carl Fudge Executive Producers: Alexis Kay and Alex Newson Audio & Video Production by: Jonathan Champion for The Champ Effect Original Music by: Scott Martin © 2026 Studio STAB. All Rights Reserved. YOU ARE THE PRIZE™ is a trademark of Studio STAB. Unauthorized use prohibited. Links Substack: https://substack.com/@youaretheprize Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youaretheprize_pod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youaretheprizepod Website: https://www.youaretheprizepod.com Work with us: https://www.studio-stab.com/ Guest Links Website: https://www.presentationmode.co/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-fudge-storytelling/ , https://www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-mode/

    1h 1m
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Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
16 Ratings

About

You Are The Prize is a podcast about the powerful things that happen when your values and your actions are in alignment. We talk to bold, brilliant humans—founders, chefs, therapists, actors, authors, and friends—about the tools and experiences that help them live from the inside out. This show is your invitation to stop chasing, start becoming, and remember: you’ve been the prize all along.

Information

  • Creator
    Alexis Kay + Alex Newson
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 You Are The Prize
  • Show Website
    You Are The Prize

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