In The Hype Seat Podcast

From MTV’s Wild ’N Out to baking cookies for Reese Witherspoon, Erika Ramos’ path is a lesson in trusting your gut and letting go with grace. In this episode of In The Hype Seat, host Holly Meyer Lucas sits down with the former LA model and actress to unpack influencer burnout, quiet pivots, motherhood, and what it really means to evolve when the spotlight no longer fits. If you're into identity shifts, off-script reinventions, or building a life that actually feels good - this one hits deep.

From music booking to building South Florida’s largest restaurant month, Kerri Paizzi’s journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode of In The Hype Seat, host Holly Meyer Lucas sits down with the marketing mastermind behind Flavor South Florida to talk rebrands, viral moments, restaurant strategy, and what it really takes to grow a legacy food event from Boca to Vero. If you're into brand storytelling, foodie culture, or scaling a local business with purpose — this one's packed with real talk and powerful takeaways.

In this high-energy episode of In The Hype Seat, Holly Meyer Lucas sits down with Steven Fondu, the restaurateur behind Ara — the hottest new spot lighting up Jupiter’s buzzing Cypress Drive (aka "Cy Dri"). Ara has quickly become the go-to destination for foodies and trendsetters, thanks to Steven’s passion, authenticity, and innovative hospitality.

Steven’s journey from college baseball at Furman University to leading Jupiter’s vibrant dining scene is one fueled by hustle, heart, and relentless drive. This episode takes you behind the scenes of Steven’s leap from the NYC restaurant world to establishing his own culinary oasis in Jupiter during the height of the pandemic, sharing both the highs and lows of bringing an ambitious vision to life.

He’s painted everyone from Serena Williams and Jackie Kennedy, to Coco Gauff and Rick Ross. His art work hangs in sports arenas, private collections, and stadiums all over the world. And this year, Kyle Lucks has became the artist everyone’s watching.

In this episode of In The Hype Seat, Holly sits down with celebrity portrait artist Kyle Lucks for a hilarious, candid, and behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to paint cultural icons everyone knows—and get it exactly right. From commissioned portraits of Abraham Lincoln and Donald Trump to a Billie Jean King trophy reflection moment that broke the internet, Kyle opens up about the high-stakes pressure of his craft and why he only paints stories that give him goosebumps.

In this episode, Holly Meyer Lucas sits down with Ariella Sherman on her last day as the Marketing Director for Meyer Lucas Companies. Ariella is better known online as @never_not_eating_, and this candid conversation is all about career pivots, building influence, and what it really takes to grow something from the ground up.

If you got married in the last 15 years, chances are you wore, tried on, or were inspired by a Hayley Paige wedding dress. A true icon in the bridal and fashion world, Hayley’s designs were worn by celebrities, featured in over 500 stores, and seen everywhere from Say Yes to the Dress to Good Morning America.

But in late 2019, at the height of her success, she found herself in a legal battle that took away her right to use her own name, her social media accounts, and even access to her entire portfolio of designs…

On this episode of In The Hype Seat, Holly Meyer Lucas sits down with Lindsey Tronolone, the powerhouse team leader of The Jupiter Group. Lindsey is redefining the game in luxury real estate with her flawless branding, authentic storytelling, and bold social media strategy. From her rise in multi-level marketing to launching a top-performing real estate team, Lindsey shares actionable insights on building a standout personal brand, embracing change, and turning challenges into opportunities. Plus, she spills her secrets to creating impactful content—even on a budget. If you’re ready to level up your business and master the art of storytelling, this episode is a must-listen!