Persephone Says

Unfiltered, unapologetic, and all about the hustle. Hosted by Persephone Maglaya, CEO of The Media Socialites, Persephone Says takes you behind the scenes of building a fast-growing business, mastering social media, and navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. From candid conversations on marriage and business ownership to expert insights in luxury travel, weddings, events, and hospitality—this is where real talk meets real strategy.

Persephone Says is a leisure podcast hosted by Persephone, with 73 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Persephone hosts Persephone Says, a leisure show with 73 episodes published.

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  Pet Peeves: The Q4 Edition with Richard Rivas

  Sep 25, 202639 min

  He's back. My bestie Richard Rivas is back for his third visit, and since our last pet peeves episode was such a hit around the holidays, we're bringing it back for Q4. Disclaimer first: just because it's our pet peeve doesn't mean we've never done it ourselves. We get into it all: salmon vs. "sal-mon," coffee mug selfies with #girlboss, mismatched mugs in the cupboard, lazy couples costumes, and why you need to brush your wig (and get the cap). We also talk about 20-step skincare routines, people who drop names you've never heard of, and how to actually conduct yourself at industry events (spoiler: someone's always taking notes). Plus bachelorette paraphernalia, spray tan disasters, wire hangers, the infamous Cattie Herren assistant saga, and a few truly unhinged ones we didn't plan at all. It's light, it's petty, and it's never that serious. Grab a matching mug and come complain with us. This is a Media Socialites Production.

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  The World's Most Awkward Conversation Ft. My Son Roman

  Sep 18, 202626 min

  Be prepared for my most awkward and funny guest - my 9 year-old- son Roman. Today's episode is ADD AF, so hang on to your hat. We cover: - His first WIPA event - Baby's first Gala - How I 'yell' and 'scream' He's so dry and so funny. This one was recorded a few weeks ago and made me giggle. xo This is a Media Socialites Production.

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  Not Your Average Episode

  Sep 11, 20266 min

  This week's episode is different. I'm in the middle of something heavy that I'm not ready to talk about yet, and I'm not going to pretend otherwise. But I still have to show up, for my kids, my company, my clients, the people counting on me. So today's episode is about what happens when you're not okay and tapping out isn't an option: how to hold pain and beauty at the same time, why it sometimes takes a hard season to notice the small stuff (the light, a walk, a matcha), and why asking for help out loud is harder than it should be. It's shorter than usual and less polished, but it's real. I'm asking you for a little grace this week, and I want to hear from you too: what's the small thing bringing you joy right now? This is a Media Socialites Production.

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  Our House Caught On Fire, WIPAcon + Other Happenings

  Aug 29, 202617 min

  Life didn't hand me a calm month just because I needed one. In this raw catch-up episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the wildest stretch of my year: a house fire while I was mid-recording, a scraped esophagus from choking on a vitamin, presenting the wrong slide deck to a packed room, and somehow still pulling off WIPACon's first-ever national conference from scratch in nine weeks. Between the chaos, I get into the real talk: industry friendships, the beauty I think we glaze over in our own work, and why I needed a beta blocker just to stay present through it all. Oh, and I caught COVID right after. This is a Media Socialites Production.

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  The Strongest Woman You've Ever Known: MaKela Allen Talks Widowhood, Motherhood + Running A Company

  Aug 22, 20261h 5m

  *Trigger Warning* This episode contains sensitive content including suicide and domestic violence. MaKela Allen is a light and I'm so honored to share her story with you. I sat down with my dear friend MaKela Allen - celebrity wedding planner, CEO of Andre Makena , mother of two, and host of the new podcast Not My Timeline . MaKela opens up about a story most people have never heard: a nine-year relationship marked by domestic violence, becoming a mother at 24, losing her own mother and her husband within eight months of each other, and rebuilding her life as a solo parent at 29. We talk about hiding pain behind a smile for clients, the guilt and freedom that came after loss, why she started her own company named after her kids, and how she learned to protect her peace without losing her capacity for love. This is a raw, unfiltered conversation about grief, resilience, boundaries, and what it really means to show up for your kids, your clients, and yourself. This is a Media Socialites Production

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