Against All Odds with Yris Palmer

Breaking Into Entertainment Law: Oswaldo Rossi on Networking, Experience & Building Your Career

This week, Yris sits down with entertainment attorney Oswaldo Rossi. He opens up about what it really takes to build a career in entertainment law, from developing your s

From Heartbreak to Gratitude: Carlos Eric Lopez on Finding Beauty in Every Moment

This week, Yris sits down with Carlos Eric Lopez, photographer, founder, creative director, and the man The Hollywood Reporter called a "Celebrity BFF” and a "Super Conne

Ask Yris Anything: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs, My New Business & When Am I Getting Married?

This week, Yris answers a variety of questions from listeners. She opens up about how she’s managed to overcome limiting beliefs as a Latina, strategic investments, her n

From Adversity to Stardom: How Selena Quintanilla, Juan Gabriel & Ricky Martin Defied the Odds

This week, Yris sits down with Futuro Studio’s Maria Garcia. She’s an award-winning writer and podcast creator who has taken a deep dive into the lives of some of our cul

Stylists to the Stars: Alexandra and Mackenzie Grandquist on Making a Name for Yourself in the Fashion Industry

This week, Yris sits down with sister celebrity stylists Alexandra and Mackenzie Grandquist. The duo has made a name for themselves in the industry, putting together ward

Kelley Baker: From Humble Beginnings to Shaping Hollywood’s Most Famous Brows

This week, Yris sits down with celebrity brow expert and entrepreneur, Kelley Baker - founder of Kelley Baker Brows, Today, Kelly has built a thriving beauty business wit

Guelaguetza's Bricia Lopez: Preserving a Cultural Institution, Cultivating Community and Building Brands

This week, Yris sits down with Bricia Lopez - entrepreneur, author, and co-owner of LA’s beloved Oaxacan restaurant, Guelaguetza. Bricia shares what it’s taken to preserv

The Business of Streaming: How Lala Baptiste & Jay Cinco Turned Content Into An Empire

What does it really take to turn a massive following into a thriving business? This week, Yris sits down with content power couple Lala Baptiste and Jay Cinco to pull bac

Advice for Entrepreneurs from Business Attorney Sapana Grossi

This week, Yris sits down with her business attorney Sapana Grossi, founder of Shah Grossi Law Firm. Sapana specializes in representing legacy brands, public figures, hig

Porto’s Bakery: The Recipe Behind Southern California’s Most Beloved Cuban Bakery

This week, Yris sits down with Beatriz Porto, co-owner of Porto’s Bakery. As the eldest daughter of the bakery’s founder, Beatriz has watched her parents build the family

Shanina Shaik: The Making of a Supermodel

This week on Against All Odds, Yris sits down with internationally renowned supermodel ShaninaShaik. From walking for fashion powerhouses like Chanel, Tom Ford, Oscar de

Diana Maria Riva on Building a Lasting Career in Hollywood

This week, Yris sits down with award-winning actress Diana Maria Riva. With standout roles in hit series like Netflix’s “Dead to Me” and HBO Max’s “Gordita Chronicles,” D

Cheyenne Davis on Unexpectedly Becoming a Reality TV Star

This week, Yris sits down with friend, reality TV star, mother, and entrepreneur Cheyenne Davis. She’s managed to turn reality TV into a full-blown career for almost a de

Anastasia Beverly Hills: Achieving the American Dream One Eyebrow at a Time

On today’s episode of Against All Odds, Yris is joined by Anastasia Soare, founder and CEO of Anastasia Beverly Hills and author of the memoir, “Raising Brows: My Story o

Chanel Thierry: Boundaries, Healing & Embracing Your Next Chapter

This week, Yris is joined by longtime friend and entrepreneur Chanel Thierry for an honest conversation about womanhood, growth, and rediscovering yourself in your thirti

Carolyn Aronson: From Foster Care to Building a Billion-Dollar Beauty Empire

This week, Yris sits down with Carolyn Aronson, founder and CEO of It’s A 10, to discuss her remarkable journey from foster care to building a billion-dollar beauty empir

Ask Yris Anything: Filming My First Reality Show, My Best Investment, Most Toxic Trait & More

This week, my manager and close friend Desiree Ansari is holding the cue cards - and she has a ton of questions for me! If you’ve ever wondered what a day in my life look

Patty Rodriguez: Using Courage and Community to Help Amplify Underrepresented Voices

This week, Yris is joined by community leader, entrepreneur, author and former radio personality Patty Rodriguez. Born and raised in Lynwood, California, the daughter of

DJ Nitrane: From Playing Sets at Nightclubs to DJing for Your Favorite Celebrity

This week, Yris sits down with DJ Nitrane - celebrity DJ and fellow proud Salvadoran. He opens up about how he first got started spinning records, how he became Jamie Fox

Chris Karimian: Chris N Eddy’s Co-Founder Shares His Path to Success in the Burger Business

This week, Yris is joined by Chris N Eddy’s Co-Founder and CEO Chris Karimian. Growing up, the son of Armenian immigrants was taught to “play it safe.” Instead, he leaned