In Studio with Kimberly Lovi

Iconic Nation Media

Kimberly Lovi is a wife, mother and CEO. In this podcast we discuss all the ways we can level up in life from mindset, business, wellness and more. We discuss overcoming adversity, mindset and unpacking success stories of changemakers. We explore wellness routines, hacks and key insights from industry experts. We highlight bumps and bruises that we all encounter on our way to becoming the best version of who we are and aspire to be. Kimberly speaks with entrepreneurs, professional athletes, influencers, and friends around the globe. So buckle up and get ready to be entertained, educated and inspired!

  1. 23h ago ·  Video

    Mothering the Community with Sara Raoof Jacobs

    When her mother passed away from cancer, Sara Raoof Jacobs channeled her grief into a profound mission: giving others the comforting feeling of being mothered . What began as small, grassroots acts of kindness blossomed into Maman (the Farsi word for "Mom"), a rapidly growing organization powered by over 500 active volunteers . Kimberly connects with Sara to explore the raw journey of losing a parent , the spiritual power of everyday giving , and how a dedicated network of mothers managed to coordinate massive humanitarian relief efforts overnight —including filling a private plane with two tons of critical medical supplies . From uniting local high schools to bridging divides between inter-faith communities, Sarah's story is a beautiful testament to the global ripple effect of a mother's love. Chapter Timestamps: [01:10] – Tragic Loss & The Birth of Maman   [02:15] – "Mothering the Community" Through Action   [03:45] – Unpacking Grief & The North Star Connection [05:40] – Discovering a Mother's Secret Generosity   [06:45] – Scaling Maman's Network of Volunteers   [07:40] – Kabbalah & The Spiritual Physics of Giving [09:25] – Addressing Misconceptions Around Kabbalah   [10:35] – Teaching Kids the Energy of Flow & The "Pause" [12:35] – Campus Chapters & The Breast Cancer Initiative   [13:50] – Supporting Hospitalized Kids with Mobile Play Carts   [15:10] – Funding Mental Health & Therapy for Survivors   [16:50] – Healing Your Own Sadness by Helping Others   [18:40] – Providing a Platform for New Charitable Ideas   [20:15] – Uniting Inter-Faith Communities to Bridge Divides [22:00] – What is Prayer? Connecting to the Source   [23:00] – Logistics of Sending 2 Tons of Aid via Floyd Mayweather's Plane   [25:05] – Providing Year-Long Therapy to the Druze Community   [26:15] – How to Support the Maman Movement & Outro Connect with or donate to Maman: https://mamannonprofit.com/ Follow Maman: https://www.instagram.com/mamannonprofit/ Follow Kimberly: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlylovi/

    49 min
  2. Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce MSG Wedding Rumors, Zuckerberg's New Gamble, & The Levi's Stadium Scandal

    2d ago ·  Bonus Video

    Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce MSG Wedding Rumors, Zuckerberg's New Gamble, & The Levi's Stadium Scandal

    Kimberly is joined by Jaephy (stepping in for Kyra) and our resident intern Giana to unpack a whirlwind week of power moves, viral blockbusters, and decentralization trends rewriting the industry playbook. In this episode, we unpack the explosive online rumors surrounding a potential Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding at Madison Square Garden, investigate Mark Zuckerberg's massive play into the $130 billion prediction space with Meta's new platform Arena, and analyze how a totally unpredictable NBA Draft signals a massive shift toward cheap rookie talent over bloated veteran contracts. We also look at the decentralization of traditional Hollywood star power—from audiences rejecting A-list casting in Disney's live-action Moana to industry titan Martin Scorsese and indie powerhouse A24 making strategic, sneaky pivots into generative AI tech. Finally, Giana takes the mic for an epic deep dive into a viral ambush marketing masterclass, breaking down how Levi's completely trolled the World Cup by turning a forced stadium logo cover-up into a massive Gen Z sales win. Chapter Timestamps: 0:28 – Meta Arena: Zuck's $130B Prediction Gamble 1:45 – NBA Draft Shock: Rookies Over Veterans 2:44 – The Death of the A-List Star & Moana Casting 3:48 – The Decentralization of Hollywood Fame 5:59 – Martin Scorsese & Hollywood's Sneaky AI Pivot 8:10 – Google DeepMind's $75M Investment Into A24 9:28 – Deep Dive: Levi's Trolls the World Cup Logo Ban 12:47 – Outro: What to Watch Next Week (Wimbledon, NASCAR, & More)   Join the ICONIC Community: https://www.youtube.com/@iconicnationmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconicnationmedia/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iconicnationmedia

    14 min
  3. Jun 24 ·  Video

    From Hollywood Love Story to Baking Empire with Audrey Dunham

    Ep. 211 - Kimberly is joined by lifestyle entrepreneur, author, and fitness expert Audrey Dunham for an intimate, hilarious, and inspiring conversation about motherhood, marriage, and the realities of building a business from the ground up. Audrey reveals the quintessential Hollywood story of how she met her husband, famed comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham, while working at a restaurant in Studio City—and how she ended up touring the world as his fitness trainer for seven years. And she opens up about her whirlwind IVF journey and the surprise of naturally delivering her fraternal twin boys, Jack and James, 5 weeks early. She shares the raw (and exhausting) reality of navigating the first two years of raising twins all while building her business: Autumn Sons Baking Co. Chapter Timestamps:  01:04 – IVF, Natural Twin Birth, and Surviving the Early Years  04:39 – Hollywood Meet-Cute: Meeting Jeff Dunham  06:04 – Touring Logistics with a Celebrity Husband  08:18 – Pivoting into the Allergen-Free Food Industry  11:24 – Rebranding Peanut's Bake Shop to Autumn Suns  14:52 – Sourcing, Tariffs, and Scaling across the Border  16:47 – The Manufacturing Nightmare: 7,000 Defective Cookie Mixes  18:59 – Overcoming the Seasonal Hurdles of Baking  19:35 – Writing Cookbooks during COVID  21:05 – Future Ventures: Mug Muffins & Outro Follow Audrey: https://www.instagram.com/audreydunham/ Follow Autumn Sons Baking Co.: https://www.instagram.com/autumnsonsbaking/ Purchase Product!: https://autumnsonsbaking.com/?utm_campaign=button_list_Visitourwebsite&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=later-linkinbio Follow Kimberly: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlylovi/ Subscribe:  @iconicnationmedia

    45 min
  4. Jun 17

    High-Maintenance Mom Disasters: Fake Hair, Bad Tans & Hotel Icks

    Ep. 210 - After a long string of interview-heavy episodes, Kimberly is finally flying solo to get cozy with her listeners, pull back the curtain on the behind-the-scenes world of building Iconic Nation Media, and give a highly anticipated update on Summer 2026. In this episode, Kimberly recaps her very first mother-son trip to Indian Wells with her 10-year-old son, Carter. From a high-maintenance tennis tan emergency to navigating the complexities of trying to stay "hot and cute" around young kids, she shares all the hilarious highs and lows of the getaway. Kimberly also drops an exciting teaser about the upcoming launch of her podcasting course dropping at the end of June/beginning of July, offering a lower-cost way to get all of her insider digital-media knowledge Chapter Timestamps: 00:45 – Behind the Scenes: Balancing a Personal Brand vs. Iconic Nation Media 02:05 – Course Launch Announcement: How to Start a Podcast 02:54 – Summer 2026: The First-Ever Mother-Son Getaway with Carter 03:34 – High-Maintenance Emergencies: How Tennis Ruined My Tan 04:37 – Indian Wells Bound: Grand Hyatt Villa Review & Getting the "Ick" 06:26 – Road Trip Mom Hacks: Soccer Audiobooks & EV Vehicle Drama 07:53 – Meeting at El Paseo: The Tommy Bahama Food Journey 10:06 – Cabana Living & The Middle-Aged Lazy River Tutorial 11:35 – High-Maintenance Hair Strategy & Screen-Free Dining Games 13:00 – Water Slide Racing: Trying (and Failing) to Beat 10-Year-Olds 15:45 – Poolside Mahjong Triumphs & Sunscreen Milestones 17:12 – The Escalade Uber Blunder & Sunset Sea Bass at the Golf Resort 19:22 – Family Travel Wardrobe Dilemmas: The Red Versace Two-Piece 21:01 – The Noise Complaint Saga: Surviving 11:15 PM Gummy Realities 23:22 – Hotel Accountability: Demanding a $100 Resort Credit 24:08 – Early 40s Truths: Pajamas, Probiotics, and Mahjong at the Bar 25:01 – The Strict 2-Night Rule: Leaving the Vacation at Its Peak 27:31 – The Sleepaway Camp Debate: Overbearing Jewish Mother or Valid Concern? 28:50 – Wrap Up: Check Out the Blowout on YouTube & Connect on Socials   Follow Kimberly: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlylovi/ Join the ICONIC Community: https://www.youtube.com/@iconicnationmedia

    30 min
  5. Jun 10

    Demystifying CTV Ads with Matt McLeggon from Magnite

    Ep. 209 - Ever felt like television advertising was a "black box" reserved only for massive corporations with six-figure budgets? Think again. The digital landscape has shifted dramatically, and the reality is that no company is too small for TV anymore. In this episode of In Studio, host Kimberly Lovi sits down with Matt "Legs" McLeggon, a 6'9" streaming TV expert from Magnite. Together, they pull back the curtain on Connected TV (CTV) and streaming advertising to prove how accessible, affordable, and incredibly powerful it is for creators, small businesses, and large brands alike. Matt breaks down complex ad technology into simple terms, using a brilliant "StubHub" analogy to explain how advertising space is bought and sold today. If you've ever wanted to see your business on the big screen but didn't know where to start, this episode is your ultimate guide. Special Thanks to Melody Yazdenyar from PHYND for making the connection! Chapter Timestamps: [00:00] - Welcome & Meet "Legs" [01:14] - Demystifying Magnite: The StubHub Analogy [02:18] - Streaming vs. Connected TV (CTV) [02:44] - The Evolution of TV Advertising [04:41] - Hyper-Granular Data & Targeting Capabilities [05:53] - Programmatic Ads & The Death of Minimum Budgets [07:44] - AI Built-In Advisors & Self-Service Tools [09:44] - Smashing the Creative Barrier with Generative AI [11:38] - Budget Realities & Mid-Funnel Strategy [13:50] - Technical Specs & Human Ad Review [14:50] - Campaign Horizons & Content Strategy [15:18] - Tracking ROI: Performance & Conversion APIs (CAPI) [17:28] - The Creator Funnel: Owning Your Audience Data [19:40] - Wrap Up & Where to Find "Legs" Explore Magnite: https://www.magnite.com/ Connect with Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattmcleggon/ Follow Kimberly: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlylovi/

    38 min
  6. Jun 3

    Stop Marketing to Demographics! Why "Interest Media" is the Future of Ads with Joe Lige

    Ep. 208 - Kimberly is joined by Joe Ligé, co-founder of CultureHiveMedia, to discuss his journey from music production in St. Louis to revolutionizing the advertising technology space in Los Angeles. Joe shares the powerful inspiration behind CultureHive, sparked by a controversial global ad campaign that highlighted a massive gap in cross-cultural understanding. The conversation delves into how modern advertising is shifting from rigid demographic boxes to Gary Vee's concept of "interest media". Joe breaks down how CultureHive's proprietary Cultural Relevance Score (CRS) utilizes contextual, privacy-safe AI to help brands, creators, and businesses optimize their marketing, avoid costly cultural blind spots, and authentically connect with audiences based on shared values and interests.  Chapter Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome & Joe Lige's Journey from St. Louis to LA 02:00 – Transitioning from Music to the Early Days of Ad Tech 04:15 – A Suit in West Hollywood: The LinkedIn Connection that Changed Everything 06:10 – The H&M Controversy & The Spark that Founded CultureHive 08:15 – Redefining Culture: Why It's Not Just a Demographic 10:30 – How the Cultural Relevance Score (CRS) Flags Offensive Content 12:20 – Lessons from Joe's Grandfather: "Learning to See Without Seeing" 15:00 – Moving Past the Demographics Box into "Interest Media" 17:40 – The Authentic Tortilla Problem: A Real-World Marketing Example 20:15 – Finding Your "Why" & The 3 Ds of Life (Desire, Determination, Dreams) 22:10 – Contextual Targeting vs. Personal Identifiable Information (PII) 24:00 – How the CultureHive Platform Optimizes and Executes Cross-Channel Campaigns 26:15 – Self-Serve Tools for Smaller Creators & Wrap Up Demo CultureHiveMedia Here: https://www.theculturehive.ai/ Follow CultureHiveMedia Here: https://www.instagram.com/culturehivemedia/ Follow Kimberly here: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlylovi/

    36 min
  7. May 27

    Strategy on the Future of Gaming with the Director of Gaming at Samsung

    Ep. 207 - What does it take to navigate the massive, ever-changing landscape of the gaming industry? In this episode of In Studio, Kimberly sits down with Isaac Sundsted, Director of Gaming Strategy and Partnerships at Samsung, to break down the future of entertainment, cloud gaming, and the impact of AI on game development. Isaac shares his fascinating "scenic route" into the tech world—starting as a professional sign language interpreter, moving into elite management consulting at Accenture, launching cloud initiatives at Xbox, and now shaping the future of Connected TV (CTV) gaming at Samsung. They dive deep into the highly anticipated launch of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), why mobile gaming dominates the revenue charts, and a brilliant psychological networking trick inspired by Benjamin Franklin. Plus, Isaac gives his raw, realistic take on how AI is actually shifting the workflow for modern gaming studios. Whether you're a hardcore gamer, a tech enthusiast, or looking for masterclass career advice on embracing ambiguity, this episode is packed with nerdy greatness. Chapter Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction: Grand Theft Auto VI & Mobile Gaming Dominance 00:30 - Welcome Isaac: From Seattle Gray to Marina del Rey 01:10 - Management Consultant Relics: The Story of the Black Accenture Business Card 02:00 - Isaac's Scenic Route: 8 Years as a Sign Language Interpreter 03:40 - The Core Thread: Connecting People & Breaking Barriers 04:50 - Embracing Ambiguity & Finding Meaning in Business 06:10 - Making the Leap to Xbox & Campus Culture 07:30 - Navigating Cloud Gaming & Personal Investment in the Industry 08:35 - How Big is Gaming? The Massive Launch of GTA VI 10:15 - The Psychology of Gaming: Benjamin Franklin's Favor Tactic & Skinner Boxes 12:50 - Gaming Industry Trend Predictions: Post-COVID Corrections & Smart TV Expansion 15:30 - The Future of Console Wars & Expanding to Non-Core Markets 17:00 - The Rise of CTV (Connected TV) Native Gaming with Find 18:10 - Breaking Down the Market: Mobile vs. Console vs. Cloud 19:15 - The Truth About AI in Gaming: The 0 to 80% Efficiency Shift   Follow Isaac on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaacsundsted/ Join the ICONIC community: https://www.youtube.com/@iconicnationmedia Follow Kimberly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlylovi/

    33 min
  8. May 20

    Cloud Gaming: Free, Controller-less, & Ditching the Console with André Swanston (PHYND)

    Ep. 206 - Kimberly sits down with multi-time tech entrepreneur André Swanston on the historic launch day of his groundbreaking cloud gaming platform, PHYND. Fresh off a massive nine-figure exit from his previous venture, True Optik, André is on a mission to completely democratize how we play video games on the big screen. In partnership with Samsung, PHYND is removing the heavy financial barrier of gaming by eliminating the need for expensive consoles and dedicated controllers—making high-quality gaming completely free and accessible right through your smart TV. André pulls back the curtain on the realities of entrepreneurship, including the gritty truths of raising capital as a minority founder, how being "pissed off" can be a powerful tool for motivation, and why failure is only finite if you refuse to quit. We also dive into his venture into professional sports as the founder of Connecticut United FC, and how he models a relentless work ethic for his children. Chapter Timestamps: 0:22 - Introduction: Meet André Swanston & PHYND 0:52 - Inside Launch Day & The 2-Year Journey 2:04 - The Roots of André's Entrepreneurial Hustle 3:50 - The "Ahead of Its Time" First Startup 4:59 - The Pivot to Data & The 9-Figure Exit of True Optik 5:32 - The Brutal Realities of Raising Capital as a Minority Founder 8:22 - Using Rejection and Spite as Core Motivation 9:33 - "Failure is Finite": How to Overcome a Shut-Down Startup 10:37 - How True Optic Revolutionized Connected TV Advertising 12:09 - Bringing Professional Soccer to Connecticut: Connecticut United FC 14:46 - Highs, Lows, and Moving the Goalposts as a Founder 17:19 - Modeling the Hustle: Raising Kids in the Office on Christmas Eve 19:18 - The Origin of PHYND: Why Cloud Gaming's Time is Right Now 22:51 - Disrupting the Industry: Helping Indie Studios and Saving Families $600 25:48 - Host Game Requests (Mahjong & Sudoku on TV!) 27:14 - Curating the Library: Over 150 Games & The Beta Rollout Strategy 28:19 - Launching with Samsung at Games Beat & Juggling Family Milestones 29:40 - How to Access PHYND Today   PHYND: https://phynd.co/ PHYND on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@phyndgames Join the ICONIC community:  https://www.youtube.com/@iconicnationmedia Follow Kimberly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlylovi/

    31 min

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Kimberly Lovi is a wife, mother and CEO. In this podcast we discuss all the ways we can level up in life from mindset, business, wellness and more. We discuss overcoming adversity, mindset and unpacking success stories of changemakers. We explore wellness routines, hacks and key insights from industry experts. We highlight bumps and bruises that we all encounter on our way to becoming the best version of who we are and aspire to be. Kimberly speaks with entrepreneurs, professional athletes, influencers, and friends around the globe. So buckle up and get ready to be entertained, educated and inspired!