Danielle Carolan Gets in the Zone for Her ‘Gals on the Go’ Live Show with Lots of LaCroix, Liner and Laughter

Danielle Carolan is an expert on morning routines. With her series, AM Uncovered, the influencer and co-host of the Gals on the Go podcast, has interviewed dozens of guests about how they get up and get moving everyday.

And now that the podcast’s Who Is She? tour is in full swing, she’s a pro at prepping for the stage too.

“I definitely have my must-haves and pre-show rituals to get me in the zone before a Gals on the Go live show,” Carolan tells PEOPLE. Her number one “non-negotiable” is sparkling water. “It sounds funny, but the carbonation actually helps calm my nerves,” she explains. She also uses essential oils from Saje Wellness to maintain her zen. (She says the Stress Release Inhaler is “amazing for centering my breathing.”)

She and her co-host Brooke Miccio make sure the green room is stocked with snacks. “One of the perks of touring is the backstage rider, so we have a spread of cheese, crackers, crudité, hummus, gummy bears, and, of course, Lacroix. Basically, all the essentials!”

When she wants to get in a party mood, she takes a shot of Grey Goose and cranks up Drake. “His songs get me so hyped, almost like it’s game day!”

For the first tour stop in Philadelphia, Carolan and Miccio, left their signature pink ensembles at home in favor of a metallic theme. Carolan says her green Self-Portrait dress which featured iridescent embellishments was “screaming her name” while Miccio opted for a silver Herve Leger look.

Using the rich tone of Carolan’s dress as inspiration, makeup artist Cat Mignano went for “glizy glam” which translated to bold black liner and highlighter in the inner corners. “For the stage, we definitely amp up the glam to make sure it shines under the lights,” says Carolan.

With their outfits and makeup on point, the duo was focused on creating an unforgettable night for their guests. “We want the audience to feel totally connected, like they’re in on all our inside jokes and part of every conversation. A lot of girls come solo and leave with a new friend – which warms my heart! We dive into stories we’ve never shared before and bring in a ton of interaction—games and audience participation. We want people to leave feeling uplifted, like they’ve laughed, bonded, and are included in something that’s totally exclusive to this tour.”

Here, Carolan takes PEOPLE backstage for a look at how it all comes together.