Olivia Perez

Olivia Perez is an interviewer, journalist, and entrepreneur. She is the founder and host of the podcast Friend of a Friend, a weekly talk show that deep dives into the next generation of luminaries. She's interviewed talent like Symone Sanders, Maggie Rogers, Bella Hadid, Hannah Bronfman, Jen Rubio, Morgan DeBaun, Lindsay Peoples Wagner, and moderated panels for businesses like Shopify, HBO, Bumble, Hxouse, WWD, The Wing, and more.
Perez is also a contributing writer to Forbes.com, and has written for Harper’s Bazaar, Teen Vogue, and Huffington Post. A graduate of New York University’s Gallatin Program, Olivia has made her mark as an editorial and cultural archaeologist, digging up the best of the unknown to encourage her followers to push past their comfort zones and create their own trends. She's partnered with brands like Chanel, Kith, Tory Burch, Michael Kors, Nike, Calvin Klein, and as a brand ambassador for Outdoor Voices and Coach.