You Are Beautiful with Lawrence Zarian
What makes you FEEL beautiful? This is the pivotal question stylist, author, designer and host Lawrence Zarian has asked the thousands of women and men who have come to him for his advice and guidance over his 25+ year career. As LZ says, "It’s not what you wear, it’s how you feel. And it’s not how you look, it’s how you LIVE."
In his new podcast, “You Are Beautiful with Lawrence Zarian”, LZ celebrates his guests from all walks of life exploring what makes them tick; in the past two years we’ve all had to pivot our lives in some capacity and there’s been this glorious time to regroup, refresh, reset, restart, and renew.
What is beautiful? This podcast digs in deep to each guest’s interpretation of the word to find out what used to be, versus what is now, what they have learned over the years in time of success, in time of struggle, EVERTHING in between, and of course what makes them FEEL…truly beautiful inside and out.
You Are Beautiful with Lawrence Zarian
Heidi Gardner
In this heartfelt episode of 'You Are Beautiful,' host Laurence Zarian, also known as LZ, welcomes SNL's Heidi Gardner for a deep and candid discussion. The two explore themes of self-worth, gratitude, and navigating personal challenges. Gardner shares intimate stories about her mother, Ernie, her experiences on SNL, and insights on love and vulnerability. The conversation touches on the complexities of family dynamics, personal growth, and the significance of finding joy and support in life and work. As they plan a sweet treat rendezvous at 30 Rock, they celebrate the beauty in life's poignant moments and the lessons learned from them.
Timestamp menu:
- 00:00 Welcome to 'You Are Beautiful'
- 00:57 Special Guest Introduction
- 01:54 Pandemic Reflections
- 02:41 Morning Mood and Gratitude
- 03:42 Sober Life and Restarting the Day
- 05:06 Feelings and Higher Power
- 06:48 SNL 50th Anniversary
- 07:49 Meeting Idols and Social Anxiety
- 14:50 Childhood and Family Reflections
- 17:37 Navigating Parental Relationships
- 19:24 Caring for a Parent with Dementia
- 25:26 Memories and Success
- 27:16 Life in Los Angeles
- 29:58 Working at SNL
- 34:09 Reflecting on Maya Rudolph's Professionalism
- 35:16 Kristen Wiig's Advice and SNL Experience
- 38:02 Navigating Fame and Public Interactions
- 40:55 The Challenges of Live Performances
- 43:00 Favorite Characters and Sketches
- 44:16 The SNL Process and Working with Celebrities
- 49:54 Lessons from Lorne Michaels
- 51:07 Personal Reflections and Life Lessons
- 01:01:11 The Importance of Communication in Relationships
- 01:04:02 Final Thoughts and Gratitude
