Below The Surface at The NoW

Anna N'Jie-Konte, MBA, CFP ® is the CEO of Poder Wealth Advisors. She helps women navigate financial decisions after divorce, inheritance, or business exits and create an aligned life where their wealth, legacy, and philanthropic plans are rooted in their values. As a proud first-generation American with roots in Puerto Rico and the Gambia Anna spent her childhood watching the strong women around her live lives dictated by their bank balances. Her life's work is to rewrite the money stories of women of color! Let's dive deep and learn more about Anna. Poder Wealth Anna's IGAnna's LinkedInThe Marriage Coach PodcastSword of Kaigen

Sarah J. Naylor is an executive coach and mentor who creates a supportive space for executives, entrepreneurs, leaders, teachers, and guides to navigate life, careers, business, and relationships. By incorporating energetics, working with the quantum, and infusing humor, she helps raise their vibrational frequency and transform their lives. Today, Sarah reflects on the earliest influences and environments that have shaped her journey. She also shares her love of latex and the challenges she has overcome to fully thrive. Let's dive deep and learn more about Sarah. Sarah J Naylor's websiteLucy Loves Latex IGSarah J. Naylor Coaching IGLucy Loves Latex Youtube

 ✨Meet Dr. Rivi: A Pioneer in Healing Chronic Pain ✨For over 40 years, Dr. Rivi has been transforming the way we understand and treat chronic pain and musculoskeletal disorders. After becoming a Registered Physical Therapist, she knew PT alone wasn't the full answer—so she set out to explore more. She earned a Master's in Dance/Movement Therapy from Hunter College and a PhD in Physical Therapy from NYU, blending science with the power of movement.Her holistic approach integrates therapeutic exercises, movement therapy, relaxation techniques, breathwork, guided imagery, and meditation—helping her patients find profound relief both online and in person at her NYC office.Dr. Rivi's journey, from childhood to her groundbreaking work today, is one of resilience, discovery, and deep connection. Ready to dive in and learn more about the powerful practices that keep her (and her patients) on track? Let's dive deep and learn more! Dr. Rivi's WebsiteRiVision Healing Center IGDr. Rivi on LinkedInDr. Rivi's Book, Move Pain AwayDr. Nader Butto

Natalie received the message loud and clear from an early age—if you want something, you must work relentlessly and strive for perfection. And for years, she did just that—until a diagnosis forced her to live differently.Natalie is Functional Nutrition Health Coach whose mission is to help driven professional women, who are struggling with chronic inflammatory symptoms or autoimmune disease,  start to heal and feel strong, healthy and full of energy again. She obtained her certification at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, where she built on her personal experience with autoimmunity and trained in techniques on coaching, behavior change, nutrition and lifestyle modifications that cultivate a balanced approach to health and wellness. She is also an Autoimmune Protocol Certified Coach, trained in dietary and lifestyle shifts that have been proven to reduce symptoms in a variety of autoimmune conditions.Let's dive deep and learn more about Natalie! True Wellness CoachingTrue Wellness IGNatalie Fink LinkedIn The Diabetes Code Fast Like a GirlThe Stress SolutionThe Adrenal Thyroid RevolutionLiz Moody PodcastMel Robbins Podcast

Ali Leipzig is a sound healer, Reiki master, and energy healer dedicated to helping individuals reconnect with their truth, power, and inner voice. She is the creator of Soul Camp, the transformative adult sleepaway camp for the soul, and Soul Camp Creative, a sacred strategy house serving mission-driven brands. Ali's own life experience greatly contributes to the work she does today empowering clients to liberate themselves from outdated societal expectations. Today, Ali shares how she came to understand herself and the world through her experiences, influences and environments. Let's dive deep and learn more about Ali.  Soul Camp Creative  IGLinkedInSoul Camp at Omega Tuscany RetreatMarianne Williamson's The Gift of ChangeGeneen Roth's Women, Food and God

In this new series I will share more about my personal and professional journey with an emphasis on my struggles, obstacles, learnings and lessons! My hope with sharing my truth is that we all feel more connected and less alone!Today I dive into the recent realization I had about why I spent the last 40+ years running. Doing. Producing. I am sure many women can relate to this constant 'doing' and the strong desire to set that aside and welcome in more ease, joy, happiness and peace. I hope you enjoy this and thanks so much for being here! Learn more about me and my work at:The NoW IGLinkedIn

Today Anna-Lena joins us on Below the Surface at The NoW.  Back in 2016 Anna-Lena yearned for a change! She was dissatisfied with her job, emotionally clinging to a broken relationship and felt a deep desire to break out of her environment. She was seeking clarity and calmness in her life. After a transformative year in Vermont, away from her home in Germany, she discovered a new version of herself! In today's episode Anna-Lena shares where she found solace and quietude and how she helps others find that, too. Anna-Lena's websiteAnna-Lena's LinkedInAnna-Lena Instagram 

Natalia Eileen is the Founder/CEO of Seen@Work, a boutique consulting firm that offers companies of all sizes and industries community-building programming and inclusive leadership coaching and training. With over 12 years of experience in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), Natalia worked full time in DEIB at a variety of organizations including Danone, Deloitte, Meta, and Teach For America. In today's conversation we learn more about how Natalia's upbringing and earliest influences contribute to her DEIB approach and the huge impact she makes everyday. Let's dive deep and learn more about Natalia. Seen At Work websiteNatalia's InstagramNatalia's LinkedIn

In her 20s, JJ experienced irregular menstruation and was repeatedly reassured by doctors that it was nothing to worry about since she was "young and it wouldn't be an issue." However, trusting her intuition, JJ sought out a naturopath, driving hours for an appointment. After just one visit, her menstrual cycle returned, sparking her deep curiosity about natural medicine. Since then, her focus has centered around plant medicine and its powerful healing properties. Let's dive deep and learn more about JJ and her journey! 

When Ally was 5 she was bit by the passion for the pen and the page.  At 11 she wrote my first memoir, and at 32 finally figured out how to turn her passion for writing into a living and published her own book at 35!Ally helps brilliant, badass woman brave their own path to the page, to craft their story with confidence, and to believe, without a doubt, their story of grit, hope, and triumph has ridiculous power.  She's on a mission to empower woman to share their stories not only by ghostwriting them but by guiding them to do it themselves if that is what they choose. She's a midwife for woman's memoirs.  Let's dive deep and learn more about Ally and her journey!The Write Place, Right TimeAlly Berthiaume IGAlly Berthiaume LinkedIn

Kathleen has worked for many years as an Educator, Leadership Coach & Facilitator and her expertise is fostering resilience and well-being in 1-1 coaching and group events. While performance and productivity may be what brings a client to work with Kathleen, the underlying sense of overwhelm, stress, self-criticism, and self-doubt are what often lie below the surface. Her style is subtle, powerful, and effective. She is passionate about her client's growth and creates a safe space for her clients to fully engage in their transformation. She has a ‘foot on both continents' lived in the US and Ireland – and is now working virtually around the world. In recent years Kathleen has become certified in mBIT (Multiple Brain) and in Positive Intelligence/Mental Fitness Coaching. Let's dive deep and learn more about Kathleen and her journey! Kathleen Fanning CoachingKathleen Fanning IGKathleen Fanning LinkedIn

Maria Maloney is the youngest of six children and was born into an Irish Mexican family from Pennsylvania. Acting and singing originally took her to New York, where she spent 18 magical years. She recently relocated back to her hometown in PA, where she splits her time between performing, real estate and spiritual entrepreneurship; all of which bring her profound joy. Let's dive deep and learn more about Maria and her journey to Inner Knowingness. www.mariamaloney.comMaria Maloney IGMaria Maloney LinkedIn

Kym is an artist, writer, and foodie on a mission to inspire people to experience the joy of everyday life. It's in the little things—your cup of coffee, your afternoon walk—where you find joy.  Kym believes one finds joy by being in the present moment and living with gratitude. Let's dive deep and learn more about Kym and the incredible work she does! Daily Modern Living Kym Motley LinkedInKym Motley IG

Kathy Tuccaro is a motivational speaker, author and Heavy Equipment Operator! She is the operator of the biggest equipment in the world - a 400 tonne 797F Caterpillar Truck! In today's episode Kathy shares how her direct experience with trauma, violence and sexual abuse has given her compassion, understanding and wisdom for those wishing to take that important next step in the direction they desire.  She travels the world on her days off to give FREE personal development classes at women's shelters, schools, youth programs, juvenile detention centers and even prisons. She is truly one of a kind. Let's dive deep and learn more about Kathy.

​​​​Suzanne Weller is a partner in growth.  Clients seek her out as a coach, consultant, and thought partner when they're navigating a journey that requires a new approach. Today we dive into the work Suzanne does and her journey to getting there. Let's dive deep and learn more about Suzanne. suzanne@wellercollaboration.comhttps://wellercollaboration.com/@wellercollaborationhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-weller-seattle/

Rachel Friedman is a Somatic Therapist, Coach and Serial Entrepreneur. She  is committed to supporting other coaches and healers in this thing called life.  Rachel helps healers up-level their skills with somatic therapy to create sustainable results for their clients. In today's episode we dive deep into the various ways people heal from trauma and a super easy, accessible place for anyone to start. Let's dive deep and learn more about Rachel. Somatic SchoolRachel's IGRachel's LinkedInFour Agreements Existential Kink

Francesca Lynn Arnoldy is a community doula and death literacy advocate. She is the author of Cultivating the Doula Heart, Map of Memory Lane, and The Death Doula's Guide to Living Fully and Dying Prepared. Francesca wants to empower all folks to  develop a healthier relationship with end of life and an understanding of what to expect. She wants us to spend the time we do have with our people in ways that are meaningful and in ways that won't leave us carrying regret about what we said or didn't say or what we did or didn't do. Let's dive deep and learn more about Francesca and the powerful and impactful work she does surround death literacy.  https://francescalynnarnoldy.com/Francesca's IGFrancesca's LinkedInCultivating the Doula HeartMap of Memory LaneThe Death Doula's Guide to Living Fully & Dying Prepared

Ally wants her tombstone to read 'Ally Khaler was here to make you smile and hopefully laugh as well' and I think that pretty much sums her up in a nutshell! In this beautiful episode Ally shares how her mother has been such a powerful influence on her life and how that's manifested in her as a mother and human in general. She speaks to how easily it can be to get derailed with the accessibility of everything, but has always used the tool of moderation to stay in check. Let's dive deep and learn how Ally strikes that delicate balance and more!  

Cindy is an accidental astrology coach living in Brooklyn, New York. She is an award winning  chef and ceramic sculptor who found success by taking the other road. She dropped out of a profitable restaurant career  because she knew that her life was more than “one thing”. Labels are not a core value for Cindy. She went on to travel, create and meet extraordinary humans. She sort of settled down to have children in her 40s then started her own successful culinary business for needed flexibility.  Today she practices Astrological coaching and still feeds  NYC families. Life is full of possibilities when we go off script.  Let's dive deep and learn more about Cindy and her journey of possibilities. Seawalt Astrology IGCynthia Walk LinkedInThe Only Astrology Book You'll Ever NeedGoop podcast

Growing up in California as an only child, in a multi-generational household, Emily found herself in curious conversations from an early age. She found her way to the arts early on and that path of artistic curiosity would eventually lead her to the work she does today as a professional actor, teacher and coach. Emily shares how her parents, her grandmother Ann and best friend Ally have been some of the biggest influences in her life along with the free range, unstructured summer camp she attended as a child.  Let's dive deep and learn more about Emily and her journey.Fearless Communicators Emily Shain IGEmily Shain LinkedInWintering, Katherine MayTiny Beautiful Things, Cheryl StrayedThis American Life Podcast

As a self described passionate rebel, Dr. Jennifer Freed has been an avid seeker from her earliest years. An interaction with an astrologer would eventually lead Jennifer to the work she is doing now as a renowned psychological astrologer. Jennifer shares, amongst many things, how following the beat to her soul's code has led the way and the three things necessary for a fabulous life. Let's dive deep and learn more about Dr. Jennifer Freed.Dr. Jennifer Freed's websiteDr. Jennifer Freed's IGA Map to Your SoulUse Your Planets Wisely Astrology Oracle DeckThe Chani App

Hannah spent 20 years as an executive in the healthcare industry where she faced immense pressures and witnessed her colleagues suffering the effect of burnout en-masse. The decision to leave her job was made for her when she found herself on the bathroom floor contemplating suicide. Hannah founded SheShatters in 2021 with the goal of helping professionals find a balance between their personal and professional lives. She's a staunch advocate for more holistic education around the experience of burnout and practical methods of identifying, managing, and cooling off from burnout. Let's dive deep and learn more about Hannah and her journey.SheShattersSheShatters IGHannah Austin LinkedIn

Stephanie is a Soul Coach & Intuitive Energy Healer for awakening souls on the healing path. In today's episode, Steph shares what led to her awakening (and continued awakening) and why she feels so passionate about helping folks heal and align their mind-body-soul connection so that they may create a life of presence, power and purpose. Let's dive deep and learn more about Stephanie.Space by StephSteph IGSteph LinkedInUntethered SoulMark Groves Podcast

In April of 1999, Susie found herself watching the Columbine High School massacre unfold in front of her on television. Like many of us, it greatly impacted her and she knew in that moment she was going to do something to help support our children. And that day arrived 10 years later. Susie shares more about the work she does in the anti-bullying space and the #1 thing she believes can help children who are either victims of bullying or bullies themselves. Let's dive deep and learn more about Susie and the powerful work she does.Tangled BallTangled Ball on IGSchools Where Everyone BelongsEvery Day Spirit Super Heros Wear Mom Jeans Common Sense Media

Melissa is psychotherapist, parent coach, educational non-profit administrator, group facilitator, writer, editor, creative artist, parent, stepparent, yoga and somatics teacher/practitioner, psychological astrologer. Her varied background and experiences uniquely position her to holistically support parents and families . She helps folks develop their social and emotional muscles so that we can all human better.  We dive into parenting, our triggers and all the critical things we don't learn as children (but should!). Let's dive deep and learn more about Melissa. AHA!Melissa's SubstackWhat Happened to You?Therapist Uncensored PodThis American Life

Ginelle's been curious from birth. Her curious nature surrounding human behavior would eventually lead her to the work she does today. As a feminist analytic therapist, Ginelle provides workshops and presentations for businesses and organizations on burnout response and prevention. She believes everyone should have a secure and meaningful relationship with their occupation and focuses her advocacy work in service of our society's under-celebrated, overachieving powerhouses: breastfeeding breadwinners. Today we talk about the constant need to prove ourselves, the conditioning that's led many of us to that doubt and how our world overlooks and under supports our powerhouse breastfeeding mothers. Let's dive in and learn more about Ginelle.Growth Point RetreatsBreast-feeding Breadwinners Growth Point Collaborative IGGinelle Krummey LinkedInGood Inside with Dr. Becky podJournal of Radical Permission 

Growing up as a first generation American, Francesca was greatly influenced by her amazing parents.  Both were creatives and entrepreneurs who took great pride in their work. Francesca not only inherited that but the value they placed on building and nurturing community as well. Francesca shares how she pivoted from a career in accounting into the world of entrepreneurship. Let's dive deep and learn more about Francesca. Office Flip Flops Podcast     Dressed Smart     Francesca's LinkedIn    The Four Agreements     The Human Upgrade

Michelle Ward joins us today to share her story of why she left  corporate America to launch her own business,  90 Day Business Launch.  Michelle  shares how she navigated a devastating diagnosis and how being authentic and transparent was critical to her success both personally and professionally. Let's dive deep and learn more about Michelle. 90 Day Business Launch90 Day Business Launch IGMichelle Ward LinkedInBig Magic Why We Can't Sleep DVD Death Match PodcastThe Deep Dive

Jennifer was born with a checklist. She learned at an early age to be self sufficient and was coined an adult child because of it. It wouldn't be until later in life, when she was physically depleted and burnout that she realized how unaligned she truly was. As a Certified Holistic Health and Integrative Nutrition Coach Jennifer now helps overstretched moms get off the hamster wheel of burnout and back on their priority list. With her individualized whole-mom approach, she helps her clients create space, manage their stress and fuel themselves mind and body. Let's dive deep and learn more about Jennifer. SHOW NOTESThrive Hive Wellness     Thrive Hive Wellness IG    Smartless     Armchair Expert    We Can Do Hard Things    The Body Keeps the Score     

Chef Di Barnett was two when she came to the United States to be treated for a cleft palate. She continued to be plagued with ear issues and multiple surgeries her entire life. And then in  April of 2018, she was blindsided with a diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes despite being a healthy active woman in her 50's  with no prior family history. Instead of fully turning her treatment over to western medicine, she grabbed her health by the horns and started to really listen to what her body needed. She graduated from Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN) as a Health Coach and started on her healing journey. Di dives deep with us today about not only the importance of you being your biggest health advocate but also the importance of living every day to its fullest. Let's learn more about Di and her journey. SHOW NOTESChef Di Barnett     Di IG    Morning Alters     Self Love Peddler Podcast    She's Brave Podcast     The Drive by Peter Attia​

Julie knew she always wanted to be in a career of service but her doubt, fear and sabotaging thoughts almost kept her from pursuing it. Julie shares how a devastating loss led to a beautiful gift and it's in those moments of quiet reflection that our answers live. Let's dive deep and learn more about Julie. SHOW NOTESJulie Bronsteatter website     Julie LinkedIn Atlas of the Heart     Adam Grant ReThinking    Start with the Why    We can do Hard Things

Sophie McCallum, The Self Love Peddler, joins us today on the pod. Sophie helps her clients unite the woman they are today with the woman they have always known they are meant to be. It was through her own life experience of connecting back to self that this work was born. Sophie firmly believes that all paths serve us and shares how getting sober and her recovery led her to meeting her first coach and working in the coaching space. Let's dive deep and learn more about Sophie.SHOW NOTESSelf Love Peddler Website     Self Love Peddler IG     Gmorning, Gnight Lin-Manuel Miranda

Like most of us, Ariel was conditioned to believe that thin was in. Being someone that didn't fit that mold, she oftentimes felt like a shameful outsider. She shares how she allowed food, weight and her size to control her for years and the point when she finally said enough is enough. Ariel so vulnerably and beautifully shares the work she did, and continues to do, to maintain a healthy relationship with herself and food. She works toward not allowing her body to define her worth and is a mentor and inspiration for all us who are also working toward that same goal. Let's dive deep and learn more about Ariel. SHOW NOTESAriel on LinkedIn     Ariel on IG     Luckiest Girl Alive     Colleen Hoover     Melissa Wood Health

Rochelle Schwartz was in an abusive marriage while raising two daughters. Alisha  Schwartz grew up in that abusive household while also battling a learning disability. Despite facing great odds, both women managed to find love, forgiveness and freedom. This Mother/Daughter Dynamic Duo have gone on to be  Certified Relationship Coaches and are passionate about working through, and healing, the issues that mothers and daughters face – and manifesting real “Loving and Thriving” connections between the women in the family! Let's dive deep and learn more about Rochelle & Alisha.

Minoti was born and raised in India and immigrated to the US in her 20's for love. Growing up in a free country, she has never taken for granted what that has afforded her both in India and the United States. Her decision to move into wealth management was influenced by her upbringing and her family's circumstances. Minoti shares why financial literacy is so important, especially for women. We loved learning more about Mintoi and the many dimensions of who she is. Let's dive deep and learn more about Minoti and her story. 

Ariel Grossman draws inspiration from the struggles and joys of the human experience, particularly through being a woman and mother—molding pieces that are striking, evocative, and multi-layered. In this week's episode, Ariel shares how her own experience with betrayal led to her best work yet. We dive into fear, courage and the forward motion necessary to get to the other side. Let's dive deep and learn more about Ariel. 

Tania's earliest influences from her mother were that of a strong woman in a pink suit. Tania's mom  was very intentionally showcasing her version of leadership which Tania now demonstrates herself! As a personal style strategist, Tania takes her client's inner brilliance and allows it shine!  She has always loved fashion and her resume includes fashion designer and model in addition to personal stylist. Despite being bullied as a child for her outside the box fashion choices, Tania has stayed true to herself and continues to shine her own inner brilliance. Let's dive deep and learn more about Tania.

Grace was a former aspiring child psychiatrist who courageously quit medical school months before graduating. She yearned to be more than a glorified drug dealer in a white coat; addressing the social, economic, racial, environmental, and the ever-so-taboo topic of past traumas, instead of pushing pills at those who suffered the most.  She used her career as her “drug” of choice to escape from her own trauma for far too long. Grace shares how she is taking the time to honor herself within, unravel what “success” means to her, and launch into a new sojourn. Let's dive deep and learn more about Grace.

Linda is passionate about helping her clients uncover and shift the stories (lies) that the voice in their heads say are true. As a child she learned, through her grandfather's modeling, the power of active listening. It is often through the intentional pauses in conversation that people experience breakthroughs and powerful a-ha's. Linda shares more about her upbringing in a supportive church family to later in life craving more and the obstacles and challenges she faced in getting there. Let's dive deep and learn more about Linda. 

Wendy lived with chronic pain for years...in silence. She was busy subscribing to our society's culture of work, work, work, work, work, work and learned to manage the pain as best she could. It would only be later in life that she admitted to a doctor the pain she's been living in and has since received the proper care to support her. It would be no surprise that Wendy's calling in life is to support and inspire strength in others as she's found in herself. She founded Custom PT NYC in 2014 and has been helping athletes, like herself, aspire to live a pain free life. Let's dive deep and learn more about Wendy.

Roxy has always been called to nature. From an early age she recalls sitting in a stream, keenly aware of nature's massive benefits. Water would prove to be a constant theme in Roxy's life, spending time in coastal California before planting her roots in Vermont, in a beautiful lake side city. Roxy has taught Vipassana meditation for the past 30 years,  in various settings, across multiple disciplines and with all ages. She believes in the power of awareness to heal. In her early 40's she experienced first-hand that healing power of awareness.  Let's dive deep and learn more about Roxy and her journey.

Laura was fortunate enough to have four strong mother figures growing up. Aside from her birth mother, Laura shared a home with her maternal grandmother, maternal great grandmother and maternal great aunt (in addition to her father, a brother and a sister!). From an early age Laura was always fascinated by the stories of the adults around her, as well as those from books and television. This was the early making of the storyteller she is today. Let's dive deep and learn more about Laura and her journey.

Shannon is a serial entrepreneur who embraces life's constant evolution. Raising five boys, launching three businesses over the last 10 years and accepting a health diagnosis have taught her to be nimble while also appreciating the struggles that life sends her way. Shannon shares how she navigated life's challenges and continues to learn from those experiences. Let's dive deep and learn more about Shannon. 

Dorothy never intended to be an entrepreneur but was tired of being in the old boys network and working for someone else's bottom line.  Dorothy started freelancing and it would be this freelance work that eventually led her to launching her first business, dk east associates. Let's dive deep and learn more about Dorothy. 

Anna's deep connection to self was born from her first love, gymnastics. From an early age she was keenly aware of her body as well as society's expectations of how girls and women should act and look. Her earliest influences subscribed to diet culture and Anna would later need to unlearn all those direct and indirect messages she'd been taught. It was through her deep connection to self that was able to establish a healthy relationship to food and eating and now, as a therapist, helps others do the same. Let's dive deep and learn more about Anna Hindell. 

Growing up on a farm in rural Idaho Marci knew there were greener pastures in the world just waiting for her. From a young age she began wallpapering her bedroom with ads of chic sophisticated women and knew one day she was going to be one of those women. A successful career would eventually take Marci to San Francisco and then eventually NYC where she would plant her roots and raise a family. Marci takes us along her journey from craving the high energy of a city and an intense job that came along with it to leaving the corporate world and now seeking that balance between frenetic and calm. Let's dive in and learn more about Marci.

Amy experienced a pretty rigid childhood that included working at her parents Chinese restaurant from the age of 10. Everyday after school, instead of doing extra-curricular activities or hanging with her friends she was expected to be at the restaurant working.  Her parents had a very specific life plan for Amy of which she didn't comply. The rigidity and control eventually led Amy to rebel, which is where she discovered CBD.  As a sufferer of anxiety and postpartum depression, Amy found great relief with CBD.  She understood the amazing benefits of plant medicine and had dedicated her  career to educate, advocate and heal with this powerful plant. Let's dive deep and learn more about Amy and her story! 

Melanie's approach to life is refreshing and an important reminder for us all.  As a culinary educator for the past 26 years, Melanie brings a mindfulness to all she does in life, including cooking. It was her mother that taught Melanie at an early age the important lesson of approaching life from a positive perspective -- yes, this may suck, but now what. What is the next step to move you through this situation. Melanie works daily to ground herself and stay connected.  Through her company, Gather Culinary, she hosts culinary classes, retreats and camps where she passes along that same message in addition to her culinary expertise. Let's dive deep and learn more about Melanie and the important work she does. 

From early age, Ashley was keenly aware of the amount of suffering her girlfriends were experiencing in high school. It was a friends struggle with an eating disorder that prompted Ashley to learn more. In writing a research paper in high school she realized there were a lot of facts around eating disorders but little surrounding what to do about it. It would be this curiosity that led Ashley to the work she does today.  As a Trauma and Eating Disorder Specialist, Ashley helps her clients understand and connect to their bodies. From personalized retreats to group coaching, Ashley is working to bring about change in the way her people feel about their bodies, how they feel about what they eat, and, most importantly how we feel about ourselves. Let's dive deep and learn more.

At 11 years old Angie started using drugs and alcohol leading her to a downward spiral from a very  young age.  After many failed  interventions and various rehab stints, Angie found herself facing a jail sentence. It would be that judge who instead of giving her jail time,  offered her treatment instead which ended up saving her. During her treatment she discovered a healthy passion and realized her purpose was to help others find sobriety, too. Angie has dedicated her life to freeing those suffering from drug and alcohol addiction. Her wealth of experience coupled with her natural talent for connecting with people and a deep desire to make a difference in the world has made Angie the leader she is today.

Growing up in Scarsdale, NY Ashley has always felt connected to nature, animals and our planet. As a trained chef, she's also very interested in food and how it's grown. After the birth of her first daughter in 2011 she started researching the most non-toxic products, chemicals to avoid, and homeopathic remedies for her and her family and began her education on living a healthier and toxic free life. Embracing a less is more approach with quality over quantity, she is able to empower and educate others to switch out their products for clean and natural alternatives that are also better for the environment. As an AADP Certified Holistic Health Coach as well as a trained chef, she believes that what you put on your body is just as important as what you put in it. Let's dive deep and learn more from Ashley.