In high school, people called me “Laris” because I loved Paris Hilton.
Naturally, preparing for this recording was something I took very seriously. Having a conversation with Paris is something my high school self would have shouted, and it’s something I needed to make the most of today. As a mother, lawyer and businesswoman, Paris is someone I look up to.
Here’s what I did to prepare, stay grounded, and approach our conversation with composure and presence.
Calm morning.
After meditating, Michael and I went to breakfast alone, without the kids. We discussed our vision for the episode and it was a perfect start to the day.
Glamour.
I sat in the glamorous chair while I worked and talked to Mimi about the schedule, the photoshoot for The Bosssticks rebranding and “run of the show” in the Paris house, or should I say “castle”. The entire property was absolutely amazing.
Clothes.
Michael and Mimi helped me choose what to wear. We chose a navy jacket, black pants and my favorite boots. It’s important for us to choose pieces that flatter us, but we also take our environment into account. Paris’ decor is very much to her taste, meaning a plain white shirt or beige blazer wouldn’t work well on camera.
Preparation and notes.
Michael and I brainstormed angles and questions for Paris. Personally, I wanted to put her in a place where she feels comfortable talking about her business ventures, which are actually a business in its own right. I’ve been writing notes with pen and paper because it imprints them on my brain, even more so than using the Notes app on my phone.
On the way to the house in Paris.
I rewatched the extracts from his new documentary which I put in favorites. Her love of music and how it changed her life resonated with me, so I wanted her to talk more about it. Also, I had to ask her about her heating pad for back pain so Michael can buy one and stop complaining every 5 seconds.
Useful grounding practices before recording:
Meditate
Cold, freezing shower
Smooth bossa nova all morning
Beauty salticed coffee then mint tea
Make sure to listen to or watch Paris on the show. It was such a pleasure to sit with her. She is kind, disarming, beautiful inside and out. The hospitality and kindness she showed to our colleagues while settling into her home, as well as the way she treated our entire team, was truly next level. She made everyone feel comfortable, seen and cared for, creating an environment that was not only welcoming, but energizing.
x, Lauryn
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