Curated Conversations Podcast

Born into a family of Tarot readers, Calliope Scherrer of Powerhouse Priestess is redefining what it means to be a business owner, and shaking up the evolution of the business mindset. And we are here for it! In today's conversation, we dive deep into the journey Calliope has taken, which included a lot of leaps of faith, time off for deep spiritual healing, and listening to the Divine for inspiration on how to serve others. Providing business strategy and content, along with mindset and spiritual guidance and healing, Calliope navigates the masculine structure of business while incorporating the divine feminine for wisdom and intuition. Make sure to get grounded and then dive into this inspiring conversation about following your soul's journey, no matter the winding road. Tune in to hear more about: 1) How living out of alignment came into focus for Calliope, despite huge success, financial wins, and a thriving business. And how she had to change that. 2) Changing your business mindset from "what are my perfect client avatars?" to "when living in alignment and recognizing my gifts means I will attract those I'm meant to serve" changes the entire ballgame. 3) How to work with your soulmate clients, recognizing when your intuition speaks to you, and what your energetic blueprint says! Where to find Calliope: @powerhousepriestess https://www.powerhousepriestess.com/

We've all had that moment (pretty much every morning) where you are standing naked in your closet and deliberating for far too long about what to wear. But it goes beyond that, into how you want to feel, and sometimes, deciding how you want to feel is the ultimate barrier to choosing the right outfit for you. If you've ever struggled with this exact scenario, pull on that bathrobe, grab a hot chocolate, and listen to today's episode with personal stylist and energy coach, Dulce Badillo. Having spent years working retail, and always having fashion and style as part of her life, Dulce works with both women and men, in choosing clothes that authentically embody who they are and how they wish to present themselves to the world. Coupled with her energy coaching, Dulce helps others to recognize their energy is their everything, and that includes their styling and way of dress. Listen in for the following: 1) What you surround yourself in (people, tv, content) creates your own energy and what you emit to the world, including how you dress. Never underestimate the power of what you wear. 2) You can make incremental changes, small, tiny ones each day, and over time, you'll realize that you have actually spurred massive growth -- most likely without realizing it. 3) We aren't meant to stay stagnant, but to grow and evolve constantly. And our dress and clothing is meant to do that as well. @dulcebadillo _ Tik Tok: @dulcebadillo _ https://dulcebadillo.com/

You may have heard of Reiki. You may have heard of Acupuncture, Polarity Therapy, Ayuerveda, and TCM. But have you heard of Quantum Breath Activation? Yup. Nor us. So buckle up for a fascinating episode on today's podcast and take a deep dive into another healing modality for you living your very best life. Today we chat with Jennifer Redden, founder and owner of Orange Sky Wellness, and her journey to being a Quantum Breath Activator, which is a 3-step journey including the breath, emotional mastery, and access to the Quantum (energy). Breathing can, actually, change your life. Take a deep breath with us and tune in to learn more about the following: 1) What is quantum breathing, and how can it be helpful in your every day? 2) How each human emits a frequency, and we need to tune into what we are broadcasting to ourselves, others, and the universe. Check your frequency! 3) There isn't space between us (the humans of the world), but pure energy and how we receive it, exchange it, and send it out is mission critical to living a life of abundance and joy, versus scarcity and lack. Resources from the show: IG: @itsjennredden Website: https://orangeskywellness.com/ Email: jenn@orangeskywellness.com LinkedIn: Jennifer J Redden - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-j-redden-0659a962/ The Universe in a Single Atom, by the Dali Lama https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/80501/the-universe-in-a-single-atom-by-his-holiness-the-dalai-lama/

Everybody grab an apple and buckle up for today's episode with fellow AZ local, female entrepreneur and CEO, and transformational health coach, Clarita Escalante. This is not a conversation to be missed as Clarita begins her story with the unforgettable moment of receiving a cancer diagnosis. After spending almost a year in "victim mode", and asking the universe why she was the one to have to walk this path, she decided she needed to change her mindset instead. Fast forward and she is now running her own business and helping people from all over the world tune into their health, not only by the foods they are eating, but by aligning their emotional and spiritual health. If the body and mind aren't aligned, a true path to wholistic wellness cannot be achieved. Clarita started asking the right questions, changed her perspective, and realized she had a new fire underneath her, not only for herself, but for others. Listen in for the following insight and inspiration: 1) If you are eating well, but your mind isn't treating you well, it won't matter how clean you are eating or how many salads you devour. Your body will know it still hosts a toxic environment of thinking. 2) What is wholistic health? It's the intersection between mindset to soul to nutrition to movement. 3) Whole body healing means not just the physical, but diving into the inner self, and seeking those shadows and wounds, letting them come to surface to heal. Find Clarita below! Instagram: @the_clarita_escalante Facebook: The Clarita Escalante https://claritaescalante.com/

Did you know that when faced with a dangerous or toxic situation, an octopus can voluntarily break off one of its own limbs? Yup, we didn't know that either. But our guest on the podcast today did and her methodology is to help people cut off those parts of their lives that are no longer serving them, emotionally, mentally, physically ... all of it! Nicole Bensen is a happiness and wellbeing coach and expert and utilizing her years of experience at Google, running wellbeing programs for their top female executives, she is now looking to serve a larger, global community. In this episode, we hear about how Nicole, despite all the amazing perks and benefits of working at a company like Google, actually experienced burnout herself, which shifted her perspective on what she was doing and how she was doing it. After taking a leave of absence, she realized she wanted her life to look different! Using research based science, along with some more mystical and fun, quirky techniques!, Nicole helps clients to build a more meaningful, connected, and joyful life. Grab your audio, and take a listen out in the sunshine to hear about the following: 1) How to get back to center, without having to spend 7 days in the mountains meditating with monks. 2) How we all can benefit from what Nicole calls a "minimum viable experience". Think - small shifts daily. 3) How you can enjoy work and love your life at the same time, while avoiding burnout and massive amounts of stress! You can find Nicole below: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebensen/ https://www.instagram.com/tentaclesandtea.nicole/ https://nicolebensen.com/ Titles/hats Founder and CEO Happiness and Wellbeing Consultant Happiness and Wellbeing Strategist Happiness Enthusiast OR Ambassador OR Coach Executive Coach Corporate Facilitator

In today's episode, we are chatting with another local female entrepreneur in the valley, and now we are inspired to do a complete makeover of our home! Mackenzie initially started her career with an education background in Psychology which helped to propel her forward on a less-than-traditional path, towards interior design! Offering interior design that is "not your mother-in-law's" designer, she has built a wonderfully successful business over the last decade +, empowering homeowners to not only love their space but to take the leap of faith to intuitively listen to HOW they want to feel in their space. Creating a unique business model that doesn't adhere to the traditional interior designer world, Mackenzie is working hard to cultivate an inclusive and welcoming community, both for her team and their clients! Do a little Feng Shui around the house while you listen in for the following: 1) How utilizing your skillset in a different way and thinking outside the box can put you on an unexpected path in life! 2) Honing the ability to recognize that building your business, and also focusing on business development, are 2 very separate things! 3) What the journey of this designer, now business owner, has looked like - and it's not exactly what you would think! Find Mackenzie below: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mackenzie-collier-interiors Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MackenzieCollierInteriors Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/wedesignhomes/_created/ Houzz: https://www.houzz.com/pro/wedesignhomes/mackenzie-collier-interiors Instagram: Currently unavailable at this time, working on it!  

We've all witnessed the insanity of the housing and real estate market these past few years and it leaves you with a lot of questions! It certainly scares some people, real estate agents, and buyers/sellers alike, but not our podcast guest on today's episode! In our conversation with Candice, a real estate agent here in the Phoenix-Metro Valley, she is taking the bull by the horns, and crushing it in finding families their dream homes, working especially closely with first-time home buyers. After leaving corporate America, Candice is one of the rare few that works in real estate full time, and she has had a front-row seat to the ever-changing landscape of the housing market. Determined to help folks in any way she can, she is running her own business, has created her own app, is killing it on TikTok, and in general, busting the traditional methods of how to "do" real estate. And we are here for it! Hop in the car and cruise the neighborhood for those "For Sale" signs, and listen in for the following: 1) The impact of the last few years on the real estate market, and how shortages across the board affect us all. 2) Dreaming of owning that AirBnB as a secondary (or primary) source of income? Know that it's totally possible if you do it right! 3) How to do what you love, run your own business, and still find that sometimes elusive, work-life balance! Find Candice below: Her app: https://arizonahomeswithcandice.hsidx.com/@cboller?lat=33.652450000000016&lng=-111.88714&zoom=13 https://www.instagram.com/arizonahomeswithcandice/ https://reach150.com/r/ArizonaHomesWithCandice https://www.facebook.com/ArizonaHomesWithCandice https://bk.homestack.com/arizonahomeswithcandice tiktok - @arizonahomeswithcandice

Everyone grab your flippers, because in today's episode on the show, we are chatting with CEO + Founder of Evo Swim School, based locally here in the Phoenix-Metro Valley - and we really love this story of entrepreneurship and hard work, while not forgoing the work-life balance we all seek. A swimmer since before he could almost walk, David has been in the water his entire life, eventually making it all the way to compete in the Olympic Trials. But his journey didn't stop there. Indeed, it's more where he got started. Deciding he wanted to be in the swimming world, in perhaps a different way than coaching (which he also did), David struck out to build swim schools, forging a somewhat unexpected, entrepreneurship, path. Now the head of multiple successful swim schools, David chats with us about his journey, what went well, what he chose to walk away from, and how gaining a different perspective showed him what was really important through all of these years of building his business. Hop in the pool, then come back and take a listen to learn about the following: 1. Realizing the importance of your mental health and happiness as a business owner, and not letting the journey of growth and expansion consumer you, as it often can in the entrepreneurship world. 2. How he gets kiddos from "person to mermaid" and the greatest delight of his entire career, which is seeing the lightbulb moment when a 2 or 3-year old "gets" swimming - and can cross the pool successfully. 3. We all need to have hobbies that we can enjoy. And that are just that. Hobbies. Not a side hustle, nothing to sell. Nothing to promote. Just an activity that brings us joy. For David, that's horseback riding! Find David + Evo Swim School here: http://www.evoswimschool.com/ @evoswimschool

We. Can't. Even. with this episode, potentially one of our most favorite of all time. If you didn't know, we also host The Bodice Rippers Romance Novel Podcast where yes, we talk about all things romance-novel related. And for today's episode, we are chatting with fellow romance-aphile, Kelly Reynolds, the creator behind the massively popular Boobies + Noobies Podcast. She is also a writer, theater buff, author assistant, and soon to be working on her own romance novel author and we can't wait for it! In this episode, we cover a damn lot, so take a look below at a longer than usual list of all of the gems you will hear during this hour: 1) How people are lunging for joy after these last few years, and romance novels are part of that joy package. 2) Twilight. While we can't really recommend it, we do honor its place in the lexicon of the romance literature world. 3) How it's literally the best time to be a romance novel reader (new or experienced) AND a podcaster. Seriously, get with it. 4) How taking time for yourself should be a priority. So, get in the tub with the book and tell the family you are unavailable for multiple hours. 5) How there is a stigma of reading romance novels, and we'll counter with the incredible value of reading them. 6) How romance novels are really ahead of all other genres, connecting people, and finally putting women's pleasure at the forefront. And really, just so much more. Check out Kelly and her amazing podcast below: @boobiespodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @b00biespodcast on TikTok    

She's back! One of our very favorite guests from season 1, the illustrious Heidi Busche, is back and joining us for another amazing and brilliant episode this week. When we first spoke with Heidi, she was working in the relationship & dating space, and over time, realized that her love for working 1-1 with clients could be expanded! Mid-pandemic, she pivoted her entire business and is now working with clients from all backgrounds as a micro-strategist and accountability coach, helping female entrepreneurs stay on track to realize their business dreams. Today we are talking about one of the most critical points of owning and running your own business: you must lead with the gifts you are given, and the clients will come. Not the other way around. Which means it's time to throw out that ideal client portfolio you've been building the last 9 months. Instead, a successful business means doing the things you love, knowing your business is not someone else's business, but your unique gift to the world. When you come from the heart and do what feels aligned, that is what will launch you into the stratosphere. Put your feet up, grab the notepad, and listen in for the following (and so much more!): 1. When building a business, you should think about the benefits you are providing, not the client avatar you are pursuing. 2. Enough of the masculine hustle. You heard us. Yes, it will take work and tenacity, but when you align with your gifts and open yourself up to share those with the world, it will actually all just flow. Leave the force behind. 3. Seasonality is key. Know that there are certain seasons for certain things to be accomplished. Realize that change and growth never cease, which will allow you to loosen the reins, and find success easily. Find Heidi: @heidibcoaching https://www.heidibcoaching.com/  

It's the final episode in our second podcast limited-run series and we continue to take the deep dive with a personal trainer and Parkinson's and Neurological Disease Specialist, Heidi Weinberg. In this series, we are interviewing 4 of her clients that she is working with on their personal journey with Parkinson's. You won't want to miss this series, which is incredibly insightful and inspiring, hearing from folks whose lives have shifted due to a diagnosis beyond their control, and how they are taking back their lives. In today's episode, we are chatting with Heidi and guest Lynn Zamansky, a client who has been working with Heidi for a few years now. Lynn observed some of the early signs of Parkinson's, which helped her to get help early, allowing for early intervention. You can listen in to the journey of Lynn and Heidi finding each other and the path they have taken together. We also dive more specifically into various tools for improving your abilities while having Parkinson's, which leads to a truly fascinating conversation about blending exercises for both your physical and cognitive health. Curious about improving your cognitive health? Heidi recommends "open chain" exercises, vs. close chain exercises. And for the physical side of maintaining Lynn's health, Heidi focuses on various exercises that don't feel like exercises! Pickle-ball, anyone? Tune in, as their journey may help you or others you know! @heidiweinberg www.heidiweinberg.com

Okay - you've got to make sure you stay until the end of this episode which is potentially the best ending to a podcast recording EVER. Trust us. And it will also help to know that Ashly is Rosemary's sister and that is all we are going to say. Otherwise, listen to today's episode for a really enlightening conversation about making the transition from full-time employment to full-time entrepreneurship. Ashly is currently a nurse, working to become full-time as a medical esthetician and owning her own company, Native Skin Bar. This is a fabulous deep dive for other medical estheticians, to be sure, but also for all other entrepreneurs out there. Ashly is extremely intentional and thoughtful about each business move she makes - both to protect her clients, herself and her property (her injection clinic is on her home property), and being in compliance. Grab that face mask (the next best thing if you can't snag an appointment with Ashly), and listen in for the following: 1. How to ask important questions about who are you reaching as your potential client base, and where are they? Tip -- social media doesn't always win the day. 2. How you can build your life and your business as you want it, step by step. 3. You have to put in the time and effort, and while it may be hard at times, you will succeed. Don't allow room for failure. @nativeskinbar

In today's episode, we are chatting with a long-time friend of ours, Heidi Whitehair, CEO and Owner of Innov8ative Nutrition. Heidi is a master at seeing a need and filling a void, and being extremely comfortable in continually evolving and changing! At the core of her business is network marketing. Heidi believes so much in network marketing that her track record of the last 23 years is incredible, building businesses from the ground up, becoming a 7-figure income earner, and no end or thought of retirement in sight. She asks why she would retire when work is not really work, but is fun, and already feels like retirement. She also works hard so she can give to others in return, and her value of being in service to others is completely inspiring. Grab your bullet journal and listen in to learn about the following: 1. The ins and outs of network marketing - what is it, how does it work, and why is it so successful? 2. With network marketing, YOU set your schedule. Work as little as you want, and earn a little, or work as much as you want, and earn a lot. But you do what's best for you and your lifestyle, following the urges of your heart! 3. Time is currency, so your freedom of time is critical to your overall state of well-being. With network marketing, you get tho choose the life you want, and do things your own way. Find Heidi at: heidiwhitehair.com And look for her book and podcast!!

It's here!! We are kicking off Season 2 of Curated Conversations and we have quite the line-up this season! We are so thrilled to bring you another group of amazing entrepreneurs, continuing to go in-depth into what makes them tick, and bringing tips and tricks for all of you out there. In today's episode, we are chatting with a familiar face here at Artisan, Jana Bishop - a long-time business pal of Rosemary's. Jana has her fingerprints all over the digital product world and knows what it's like to offer up a variety of options for the consumer, building what grows, acknowledging and learning from what fails, and always seeing the humans behind the purchase. A 6-figure income earner this past year with her Lightroom Pre-Sets alone, Jana has defined herself in the digital product space and is always evolving. If you are looking to hear an inspirational conversation about carving out your own niche in a saturated digital space, and the mindset shift that can help you get there, this conversation is for you! Grab your pen and paper, and take notes to learn about the following: 1. Why it's important to have multiple digital offerings and how to create them for people who are always in different phases of their life. 2. The "Good, Better, Best" Mindset. Learn about creating a "good" product, that is accessible for most consumers, which leads to creating a "better" option as you niche higher, finishing with the "best" option. An ascension model at its finest. 3. A reminder that good is better than not done at all. We frequently chase perfection and in that effort, we might not deliver in the end. So get to your good, and keep moving forward. @thejanabishop jbctrainings.com/

It's real talk today, folks! In today's episode, we have the conversation that is so critical for all the many couples who are both married to each other, and have decided to go into business together! Not an easy feat and something that presents unique challenges. Today we are speaking with Abi, who did exactly this a number of years ago when she and her husband decided to open a restaurant together! Abi has personally experienced how working together can be both a beautiful thing, but also can create some stresses. Taking her lessons learned and recognizing that others would benefit from her experience, through coaching services and speaking, Abi helps couples improve their communication, overcome differences, and play to their strengths so that they can create a thriving relationship. Yup. That's right. Tune in for more on the following: 1) How communication and making decisions are at the base of every part of the relationship, and critical to moving with momentum in a positive and creative way. 2) Recognizing when outside support might be helpful in the business relationship. 3) Growing a business takes a huge amount of time, passion, and effort - and creating healthy boundaries in both the personal and professional sides of the marriage is critical. Instagram: www.instagram.com/coachabisingh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Coach-Abi-101206888870836 Website: www.instagram.com/coachabisingh Email: hello@abiventour.com

For all of you out there who believe in the power of manifesting your dreams, while also acknowledging the hard work and effort it takes to achieve a big vision, this podcast episode is for you! Today we are chatting with Melissa Pruett, who at age 24 started to work on her dream of helping others by initially offering brow services to clients in her kitchen! Now, 8 years later, Melissa is the proud owner of 2 "self-care studios" in Scottsdale and Phoenix, AZ, overseeing a staff of 20 people! We really can't describe this episode as anything other than being a gooey, lovely, and enchanting conversation, where Melissa talks about her road to where she is now, which was built both on faith and effort, but also on really trusting the flow and timing of her choices. Looking back, she can completely connect the dots to how she arrived at this moment, done with a whole heck of a lot of grace and trust. Put on your face-mask, sip a kombucha, and listen in for the following gold nuggets: 1) How to "Be Beyonce." Where you really just trust the flow of everything that is happening. Never forcing. 2) How you can definitely have fear in your entrepreneurship path, but if you have the right perspective, you will grow to fit into the growth you desire. 3) How Melissa doesn't really believe in "work-life balance" as she loves her work so much, but she very much believes in BALANCE. And listen in to how she works hard to achieve that, with her own self-care as a top priority! www.meltbymelissa.com @meltbymelissa @melissapruett24

Alright, all you soon-to-be-momma's out there, this episode will be a juicy one for you! Today we are chatting with a good friend of ours, Kelly Rae Brusch and we love her story and the road(s)! she has taken to entrepreneurship. A self-proclaimed "entrepreneurship has always been in my blood" kind of gal, she really emphasizes that the timing of being your own boss is critical to the journey. Kelly has been on a changing path these last few years, starting an initial business, Mamaste, to help first-time moms, but then had to take a hiatus due to life circumstances (we hear that!). Now fully settled into a new chapter, she is grounded into expanding outward from Mamaste, building her new business as a certified birth and postpartum doula in Stillwater, OK. You won't want to miss a chat between old friends, and to hear about Kelly's path to a new career, which when looking back, makes perfect sense that this is where she landed! Grab your cup of tea and a scone, and settle in to learn about the following: 1) How to flow with the ups and downs of life, and being okay with recognizing when something is able to start, and perhaps when it is not. 2) That the journey of entrepreneurship is oftentimes a forked road, with side paths and trips that are unexpected, but if you hold the faith, it will continue to guide you in the right direction. 3) A deeper dive into what exactly is a doula, some of the history and myths of midwifery, and the state of our healthcare system and how it treats soon-to-be moms. IG: @kellyrae_doula Website: kelly-rae.com Email: hello@kelly-rae.com

Okay. We might be lying if we said we weren't totally obsessed with today's guest, Jen Urena. We've known Jen for a little while now and with only a little bit of nudging and begging (on our part), she has finally agreed to come on the podcast. Woot! We love Jen for so many reasons, and you will too, but we really love her because of the art she creates. And that's Macrame. That's right. Your dreams of the 70s, whether you were alive or not, are here and arriving in gorgeous fashion. And while Jen makes the most beautiful pieces, that's only part of her story. Today we chat with Jen about what it's like to own, operate, and create your own handmade business, which is different than a lot of the other solo entrepreneurs we have chatted with on the podcast. This is pouring not only your creativity and craft into everything you do but also learning how to be a business owner while balancing family life and other obligations. It's not an easy road, especially on days when you would just prefer to craft and create, and not crunch numbers. Grab your yarn and needle and sew away while listening for the following: 1) How your connection with your art is paramount to what you do in a handmade business, but you can't neglect the other, necessary, pieces of running a business. 2) How Jen identified that she wanted and needed to carve out some space for herself after her kiddos were born, and in that space, she needed to create, create, create. 3) How Storybook Handmade has created a community, among customers, other vendors, at markets, and around the valley, truly highlighting the importance of art as a critical component of our lives. You can find Jen at: www.storybookhandmade.com @storybookhandmade

In today's episode, we are chatting with personal trainer and owner of Stronger You Fitness, Kelli Hahn. Kelli is someone who is used to a constantly shifting landscapes as she has built her fitness business over the last 10 years. A life-long athlete and recognizing the confidence and power that she received by moving her body and getting stronger, Kelli wanted to be able to share that passion with others. Initially leaving a job that was no longer fueling her, Kelli made the leap into entrepreneurship to help clients find their own inner strength and personal power. Through the last 10 years, Kelli has faced multiple obstacles personally and professionally but has risen to each challenge, consistently seeking ways to better serve her clients, and her own life. Drop into a few squats and listen in to this episode if you want to learn the following: 1) The importance of not only following your passion, but knowing when to step back and take a breather when burnout looms. 2) The importance of mentorship, no matter where you are in your career as an entrepreneur. 3) How you don't need to accept every client that approaches you, and instead, the fit between the two of you is the most important thing to consider. @run_lift_laugh strongeryoufit@gmail.com https://strongeryoufit.com/ https://www.instagram.com/run_lift_laugh/ https://www.facebook.com/StrongerYouFitness

Calling all entrepreneurs and photographers and well, everyone else as today's podcast is super inspiring! Stacey is a photographer and founder of FemForce - a photoshoot subscription service that helps entrepreneurs get fresh new photos for marketing every month. After spending years doing all kinds of photography, and realizing that she was missing out on some of her time with her kiddos, Stacey was looking for ways to still do what she loved professionally, but also keep a focus on her family! Then one day, in a commonplace of inspiration for all of us!, she got the idea for a monthly photography subscription, which helped her to dial-up (and back) her business in a new way, and serve a niche that she needed to see filled. Come along for an episode filled with gems about making new decisions that best serve the enrichment of your entire life! You'll learn the following in this episode: 1) How to take a skill set you've honed for years, and make it into something new, that works better for you! 2) How expanding her business actually allowed Stacey more time with her kids and the people she loves most. 3) How looking ahead and dreaming a big vision is paramount to continuing business growth and momentum. @femforceshoots_ @gentshoots https://femforceshoots.com/

Buckle up ladies, and let's get comfy. Today's guest is Kelcy Valletta, the Founder of Find Your Sexy. As a certified Self-Love & Confidence Coach and Host of the Find Your Sexy podcast, she believes our self-esteem and confidence are directly affected by the relationship we develop with our physical body and the mindset we learn to cultivate with our sexuality. After recovering from an eating disorder, surviving a quarter-life crisis, and escaping an emotionally abusive relationship, Kelcy set out to take everything she had learned and help other women stand strong in their worth. Through her dynamic coaching and intimate conversations with podcast guests, Kelcy helps women embrace who they are, just as they are NOW, so they can walk through life feeling sexier in their own skin. All women are sexy, and self-love is rad… and those are two things that should be celebrated every single day. Umm. Yes please. Listen in for the following conversation: 1) How creating a safe space to own your sexy is super important for all women! 2) That we need to give attention and care to understanding how to love ourselves. 3) How, when building a business, that paying attention to what lights you up AND where a needs to be filled (find that niche!) are two incredible superpowers when combined. Website: https://www.findyoursexy.co Instagram: @kelcyvalletta

Alrighty, everyone. Buckle up for a wonderful conversation with today's podcast guest, Jennifer Jakobsen, who is on a mission to help mompreneurs who struggle with guilt, overwhelm, and a lack of balance to find success in business and life while having fun in the process. As a wife and mom of three girls, who's worked for many years in the mental health field as a psychotherapist, Jennifer has a unique perspective on how to kick the parenting guilt and negative self-talk in order to feel confident and in control in life and business. So, for all those moms who love their kiddos but are looking to drive their sales and grow their business at the same time, this episode has so many jewels for you! Listen in for the following: 1) Why the "how" doesn't matter when you are building your business 2) Discover that sales are really all about your confidence and energy, while connecting with your consumers or clients 3) Learn that people will be more inclined to buy from you when you are sharing yourself and your energy authentically www.jenniferjakobsenlifecoaching.com @jjakobsenlifecoach @jenniferjakobsenlifecoaching on FB

It's the 3rd episode in our second podcast limited-run series and we continue to take the deep dive with a personal trainer and Parkinson's and Neurological Disease Specialist, Heidi Weinberg. In this series, we are interviewing 4 of her clients that she is working with on their personal journey with Parkinson's. You won't want to miss this series, which is incredibly insightful and inspiring, hearing from folks whose lives have shifted due to a diagnosis beyond their control, and how they are taking back their lives. In today's episode, we are chatting with guests Fran and Cindi Herman, a married husband and wife couple who are working hard to provide Fran with the best resources possible, as he works with not one, but two diagnoses of Parkinson's and dementia. Today we chat about the journey a couple undergoes when a challenging medical diagnosis is delivered, and you'll be inspired by their determination to help Fran in any way possible, working with Heidi being one of those avenues. We also chat about the emotional journey of getting a dual diagnosis (which are more rare), during a time in which the couple is retired, and looking forward to traveling and other adventures. Tune in, as their journey may help you or others you know! @heidiweinberg www.heidiweinberg.com

Calling all parents, soon-to-be-parents, and anyone with youngsters in their lives, this podcast episode is for you!! In a world where we all see the increasing depression, anxiety, bullying, and lack of motivation in our kiddos in school, Cindy Brown is working hard to combat all those things. A retired teacher of 30 years of experience and a mom to 2, she is on a mission to help guide parents on how to teach their children to be their authentic selves through confidence, independence, and acceptance. Cindy has worked with over 800 families and created a strategy to give parents permission to parent, powerfully and peacefully. Her mission: to raise the next generation to enter their young adult years with full understanding of the power each of us possess to regulate our thoughts, emotions, and relationships with others. Grab your notebook and listen in for the following: 1) How after retiring, Cindy started a brand new business, utilizing all the skills she had learned and acquired over the last 30 years of teaching - and then turned that into her superpower to help families. 2) How understanding parenting should look and feel different than the way our parents raised us. 3) The impact of what your kids see you do and hear you say as parents, and how to turn that into strength and individuality for your kids. Website: Current Program: https://cindybrown.shinepages.com/ Website: https://rightnowisyourtomorrow.com/ Email: rightnowfamilycoach@gmail.com FB Group: The Parent's G.A.M.E of Life ( Grit, Attitude, Mindset & Emotions) https://www.facebook.com/groups/596033097719603 IG @ rightnow_coach LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-brown-7729531a3/

It's our second podcast limited-run series, (we really couldn't be more obsessed with these!) and for the next 4 episodes, we will be taking the deep dive with a personal trainer and Parkinson's and Neurological Disease Specialist, Heidi Weinberg. Bonus! We are also interviewing 4 of her clients that she is working with on their personal journey with Parkinson's. You won't want to miss this series which is incredibly insightful and inspiring, hearing from folks whose lives have shifted due to a diagnosis beyond their control, and how they are taking back their lives. In today's episode, we are chatting with Tom Ryan, who despite pursuing an incredibly healthy lifestyle for decades, was caught entirely off guard with a Parkinson's diagnosis. We hear about his emotional reaction to the diagnosis as well as his determination and grit to do something about it, recognizing there are things he can't control, and things he can - which is how he found Heidi! Heidi specializes in customizing her workouts (cognitive and physical) for each individual client, and works individually with every person to achieve the best result for their short and long-term goals! @heidiweinberg www.heidiweinberg.com

It's our second podcast limited run series (we really couldn't be more obsessed with these!) and for the next 4 episodes we will be taking the deep dive with personal trainer and Parkinson's and Neurological Disease Specialist, Heidi Weinberg. Bonus! We are also interviewing 4 of her clients that she is working with on their personal journey with Parkinson's. You won't want to miss this series, which is incredibly insightful and inspiring, hearing from folks who lives have shifted due to a diagnosis beyond their control, and how they are taking back their lives. On today's episode, we are chatting with guest Joseph Rubin, who has been working with Heidi to combat his Parkinson's. Listen in to hear about how Joseph managed the diagnosis and how Heidi is helping him to live a fully functional and productive life, utilizing various methodologies to minimize the impact of Parkinson's! @heidiweinberg www.heidiweinberg.com

In our final episode with Dr. Livengood (we can't believe how fast 7 episodes flew by!), we talk about something we are personally obsessed with here on the Artisan team: essential oils (EOs) and the byproduct of that, plant medicine. Essential oils are plants, as you know, but just in a highly concentrated form, and their uses are millions. Literally, oils are a concentrated extraction of plants, which do different things depending on what you need and have been around for a really long time! In today's episode, we talk about aroma vs. therapeutic-grade EOs, carrier oils for dilution, processed vs. organic, and the overall health benefits of EOs. Everything from headaches to muscle soreness to colds to immunity to cleaning your home to shampoo to ... and the list goes on. We cover it all. Bonus! Dr. Livengood offers what is known as a Rain Drop Therapy program in her office, and it's literally the best! A super relaxing treatment, utilizing 8-9 EOs which help the immune system fight off germs, this therapy also causes the muscles to relax and calm, and everything is specific to the spinal column and nervous system (using a reflexology system). Learn more about everything here in our final (for now!) episode, and thanks for listening in to this limited series run! www.livengoodhealth.com @drelizabethlivengood

Oh, goodness! But this is a hot button item right now (and not new to the discussion). Today we talk about all things toxins, and while this can be overwhelming to hear all the ways we are getting them thrown at us, it's also a super inspiring episode about the small and simple changes you can make to protect yourself and your loved ones! First off, we chat about the harmfulness of pesticides and GMOs and how pesticides are linked to cognitive and degenerative diseases like Parkinson's. Not only do we talk about what we ingest and take in (think physically like our food, water, environmental factors), but also the emotional and mental toxins out there. How do we speak to ourselves? How do we allow others to speak to us? Where do we set emotional boundaries? Finally, we round it out with what the body does with toxins (for this, think poop, urine, tears, period, etc.), and what YOU can do, small and easy ways to detoxify your body and home. Not one to miss! www.livengoodhealth.com @drelizabethlivengood

It's a long-standing discussion, the benefits of Eastern Medicine vs. Western Medicine and the beauty of being a naturopathic doctor is that they often blend the best of both worlds, working to ensure patient success on every level. In today's episode, we will be diving deep into the differences and what they could mean for you, depending on your individual and unique needs. Western medicine tends to be more "insurance-based," where the patient is paying to fix a problem (which can be necessary and acute), but it's not necessarily paying to feel your best or investing in your long-term health. Eastern medicine which has been around for thousands of years, primarily stems from Ayurvedic medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine. These include methodologies such as acupuncture, plants, herbs, yoga, and working with your Chi/Prana. Did you know? The world, up until about 120 years ago, utilized only plants for medicine? That's right! It wasn't until a guy named Bayer in Germany distilled down some plants for Aspirin (willow bark, primarily) that we had a revolution in the science of medicine. We know you want to listen in, so grab a seat, or take a walk, and we'll deep dive together! www.livengoodhealth.com @drelizabethlivengood

We all know that our brains start to decline around the age of 65, and then again at 75 and the earlier we start to do some preventative work, the better! Sudoku? Yes, and also, a few other things, because you can catch cognitive decline early and work to counter it. Some of those early warning signs include the following: difficulty following storylines, difficulty completing tasks, loss of sense of direction, not knowing where you parked, family history, and repetition of statements or stories. Luckily for you, this is a passion area of Dr. Livengood and she is chatting today about not only brain health, but a brand new program that can help anyone who both sees those early warning signs, and those who want to work against them as early as possible. Her brain health program helps too, with things such as the prevention of diabetes, protecting against hypo and hyperthyroidism, obesity, and cardiovascular problems. So grab that Rubik's cube, and listen in! www.livengoodhealth.com @drelizabethlivengood

In today's episode with Dr. Livengood, we go past simply speaking about the physical regarding your health, and truly utilizing a 360° view of wellness, discussing the critical roles that your mind and spirit also play. Take yoga, for example. Dr. Livengood has been practicing and teaching yoga for over 18 years and has seen the power of yoga, not only for the physical benefits but for the emotional and mental benefits as well. For example, the emotional release that can come during your final resting pose, Savasana. Each yoga posture is a meditation in and of itself, not just Savasana, but everything together allows for holistic healing and benefits. We also discuss the ecosystems of our bodies, and how things like meditation can create more nerves and gray matter in your brain. Yes, it can. It's like building muscle mass when you work out. When you meditate, the entire body benefits, and things like memory, empathy, retention, awareness, socialization, and relationships benefit. The power of the mind is outstanding and today we deep dive into it all! www.livengoodhealth.com @drelizabethlivengood

Auto Immunity. What the heck does that actually mean and why is it so important? In today's episode with Dr. Livengood, we chat about what autoimmunity (AI) is and what it means for you, how to spot early warning signs, and why this is something that has become a hot topic in recent years. Autoimmunity diseases, unfortunately, are increasing not only yearly, but monthly and an AI response vs an AI symptom are two different things, and it's important for us to know that distinction. Did you know there are AI warning signs that we should be aware of, and AI disease tends to be 7 times more likes in women than in men (we also go to the doctors twice as many times as men do). Listen in for a fascinating discussion about AI diseases such as Hashimoto's disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Heavy Metals, EMFs, and more, and learn about ways to spot those early warning signs before they become a larger issue! www.livengoodhealth.com @drelizabethlivengood

We could not be more excited than to announce our newest podcast series, a limited run with 7 episodes, all with the super charming and wonderfully brilliant Dr. Beth Livengood - our go-to for all things health and wellness. We've had Dr. Livengood on the podcast before, and as the response was so overwhelming to her interview (and our love for her, deep), we wanted to take a little more time to chat with her about some of the burning questions we all have regarding health and wellness. For today's episode, tuck in with your favorite turmeric coconut latte, and you'll get a chance to learn about the difference between food sensitivities and allergies, testing for each, and the various struggles we all have - and figuring out IF we have either an allergy or a food sensitivity (there's a difference, folks!). We'll also get an insider look at the ever-changing food industry (careful of frog legs' in tomatoes - and no, we did not make that up) and how to best take care of yourself when it comes to foods! For any questions, make sure to drop Dr. Livengood a line, either through her website or on social: www.livengoodhealth.com @drelizabethlivengood

One of our more favorite conversations of late, you won't want to miss this episode with Victoria Bridgford, who is really paving the way for truly holistic skincare and skin health. Not only does Victoria believe in a gentler approach to your skin, but she also sees the skin as such an integral part of our journey while here on this planet. A dark spot is much more than just a dark spot, and it takes digging a little deeper to discover the root of the issue. Considering hormones, ph levels, stress, sleep, self-love, food, and diet, and so much more, Victoria speaks with us today not only about skin care and her entrepreneur journey, but really diving deep into creating rituals for your skin, how to want growth and not burn out at the same time and implementing sustainable practices for your skin. Grab your jade roller, and while you roll, take a listen to the following: 1) Learn about ritual and how important it is for each of us, in all we do, and especially in our care of self. 2) How to identify a gap in the field you work in, and work to fill it - a.k.a: be an entrepreneur badass. 3) Learn how your skin is a huge part of your journey, and by taking time to check-in and be aware, it can have massive changes on the overall health and look of your skin. Instagram.com/touchofradianceaz Instagram.com/alopoplove https://touchofradiance.net/ https://alopop.com/

If you've ever wondered about the difference between PR and Social Media Management or Marketing, this episode is for you - especially if you are an entrepreneur trying to grow your business. PR Is critical for your success - but what exactly is PR and how do you wield it in a powerful way? On today's episode, we are chatting with Jordanne Pallesen, who has been in this industry for over a decade and has words of advice for all of us, including the beauty of social media and how it can both connect you and propel you forward. In addition, Jordanne has walked the walk, balancing the line between working both for more traditional companies, while growing her side business at the same time. Now a few years into full-time entrepreneurship, Jordanne isn't looking back, and relishes her new-found freedom while helping others pursue their passions. Tune into this episode if you want to learn about: 1) How PR can really be an asset to the budding entrepreneur. 2) The silver linings of Covid and connecting online. 3) How to have business goals outlined to help you convey your company message to the world. @julep_marketing www.julepmarketing.com

Get out the hot cocoa and chocolate chip cookies because our conversation today with Erin Taylor will give you ALL. THE. FEELS. Erin is an Emotional Health Coach & Blogger, determined to help entrepreneurs, coaches, and creatives to not only build their business (hint - she also does brand design and marketing) but to do so in a healthy, sustainable, self-loving kind of way. Passionately speaking about living a "6 Figure Life", Erin encourages all of us, on DAY ONE of building our business, to build in such a way that supports our mental and physical health and well-being. Erin brings all the magic in her various coaching programs, offering love, support, and motivation. showing us that you can build your dream business and not suffer burnout or breakdowns. Tune in and grab you cozy blanket to learn about the following: 1) How embracing your unique self should be an every-day choice, and how it will help you to build your best business. 2) How you should work, from day 1, to live like those already making 6 figures, so you can create balance, health, and sustainable choices that get you from day 1 to day 1000. 3) How to design your business and design your life to YOUR choosing. AKA - set those boundaries and be joyful and free! @itserintaylor thetokenlife.com

Everyone drop what you are doing, this is a podcast episode you do not want to miss. Today we are chatting with Olenka Cullinan who is on a passionate mission in life is to empower women to up-Level their business and mindset via iStartFirst Women's Summit, Community, Coaching and keynotes and workshops nationwide & globally. Olenka is incredibly inspiring and speaks to us about how no one is coming to save us, and we just have to start. Take your idea and launch. But in the same vein, we as women, who are so incredibly different from men in every way when it comes to business, can come together in support and community for each other to achieve our dreams. Grab your pen and journal to hear about the following: 1) How we shouldn't fit the traditional male mold as women but always step into ourselves authentically and with integrity. 2) How we can build a community of women who fully support, love, and respect each other - without competition, cattiness, or judgement. Olenka has done just that. 3) Stop waiting - simply start. Go after what you want and while we all struggle with things like imposter syndrome, we can't let that stop us from going after our dreams. https://istartfirst.com/community https://www.linkedin.com/in/olenka-cullinan-7872b657/ https://www.instagram.com/olenkacullinan https://www.facebook.com/groups/1927176540854552

We just love when our clients come on the podcast and today's guest is no exception. Heather is an absolute gem, and you will not want to miss this episode as Heather chats with us about her unique path in creating her own business, trying new things, looking where the hole needs to be filled, and both niching down while expanding out - all in service to others. Passionate about helping others in the aesthetics world to grow their own personal business with joy and ease, rather than anxiety and fear, Heather offers up her own personal story of growth and evolution, and how you don't have to burn the candles at both ends to achieve the goals on your list of dreams. For estheticians and all business owners out there, this one is for you! Slap on your mud mask and take an hour to listen in to learn the following: 1) How to notice holes in your industry and how to successfully fill that need! 2) The evolutionary path of an entrepreneur is often a winding one, and that's perfectly normal. 3) Don't wait for the perfect moment to launch your business or product. Don't be sloppy, but also don't miss your chance to get your ideas out there! @heatherterveen everywhere

When people hear the word boudoir and boudoir photography, most conjure up images that aren't accurate and business owner and boudoir photographer, Jodi Lynn is here to set the story straight on today's episode. Jodi Lynn is a leading voice in this industry, and not only does she educate folks about boudoir photography, she is empowering women to feel confident and sexy in their bodies - taking photos that are purely for themselves (or to share -- only if they want to). Jodi Lynn works to discover and showcase the confidence that we all have inside of us, but are sometimes are a bit shy to show the world. This is a must listen for anyone interested in learning more about this type of experience, with the added bonus of hearing about Jodi Lynn's path to becoming a business owner in a unique field. Grab your coffee and listen up for the following: 1) What boudoir photography actually is and means to those who want this kind of experience. 2) How we as women have our confident parts, and also our self-proclaimed flaws - and how to merge the two. 3) How when your personal life shifts, so too can your purpose and business plans, and everything ends up working out in the end. Website: www.leboudoirstudio.com Email: info@leboudoirstudio.com https://www.facebook.com/leboudoirstudio https://www.instagram.com/leboudoirstudio/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnez2Ce9fGt-nvD7oAnj_eA

We are crushing pretty hard on today's guest, Vanessa Ryan, because we completely recognize and celebrate her journey, which is similar to the birth of Artisan! Vanessa is a self-taught digital marketer and product creator and is helping women around the world to build not only digital products that they need, but Vanessa helps female entrepreneurs to build their dream businesses. While the advent of everything moving to be online isn't a new phenomenon, many of us still struggle with how to get started, or don't want to take the time to learn all the new skills we need to do it ourselves. And that is where Vanessa comes in to literally, save the day! Pull out your doodle pad and get ready to take notes and draw a little at the same time, when you hear about the following: 1) All things Canva and how it will absolutely change your life. 2) Utilizing FloDesk and the impact of email marketing (and yes, pay the monthly fee!). 3) Dip your toe into the realm of possibilities about all you can do and accomplish online! vanessaryan.shop hi@vanessaryan.co @vanessaryan.co

We literally could not be more excited about today's guest on the show, Marisa La Fata! Marisa is a shamanic healer who is helping women and men to find their true north, heal decades and lifetimes of wounds, and show up as their authentic selves - all while walking their purposeful journey. You do not want to miss the soul-fueled and magical conversation, where we also dive into what it's like to walk the spiritual path AND be a business owners AND work in a more traditional job - and how to balance and honor all of those pieces of yourself. So have a cup of ceremonial cacao, and listen up for the following: 1) What it means to balance the truth of who you are and what you want to do, in every arena of your life. 2) How to avoid the hustle and feeling inauthentic, but also working to build a sustainable healing arts business. 3) What it's like to acknowledge the magic in all of us, and how our perception of the world can literally change our world. https://www.healwithalchemy.com/ Marisa@healwithalchemy.com @warriorspiritwildheart https://www.patreon.com/marisalafata

If you are ever wondering about trusting the clues in your life to guide your journey, look no further than today's podcast guest, Mora Steele. Mora spent a lot of her life jumping from one thing to the next, always game to try new things but once she started to listen to her soul and seeing the signs on her path, she quickly found her journey and purpose. Uniquely blending hairstyling skills with healing Reiki energy, and now a certified transformational energy coach, Mora works with people to uncover their blocks, feel into themselves, find their own souls' purpose, and uncover their own flashlight to help shine the way for themselves and others. Mora doesn't just give you a new hairstyle, but she gladly works with you on a new life path! This episode will give you all the chills and feels! Tune into this episode if you want to learn more about: 1) Listening to your gut about what is actually calling you forward in life, and how best to serve with intention. 2) Finding your own transformational spiritual path and what that means in terms of your own self-growth and evolution. 3) What your hair can tell you about your life, and the possibilities of energetic healing on all levels. @Mora-Steele @Lionheartlove

There are many paths we can choose to walk in life but what happens when your journey takes you to a place you never anticipated? Or, when you held a firm belief that you would work in one way, only to find out that you were meant for something completely different? Take a listen with us as we chat with Dala Al-Fuwaires on today's podcast. Originally thinking she was meant for a "career" path with a traditional interior design company, she had a moment in which she chooses to move on and launch herself forward by building her own firm. And trust us, you'll want to hear why she had to make that move, and how it has paid off for her now! Tune in to learn more about the following: 1) Why sometimes you just have to take the leap forward, knowing that is the scariest part! 2) How to really diversify during large-scale happenings (like global pandemics). 3) How to run a business when you are self-taught and holding the faith that you can succeed. dala@houseofform.com @houseofform 602.604.6638 www.houseofform.com

We are so thrilled to have Lauren Gonzales on the podcast today (who also happens to be neighbors with Rosemary!), as hers is a bright story to come out of the pandemic. A graduate from ASU, Lauren was laid off from her design firm when Covid19 hit, and instead of panicking, she really looked at her life and realized that she enjoyed being able to spend more time with her family, not less, and decided to make some changes. She made the move to strike out on her own, creating her own interior design business and being based in Gilbert, AZ certainly didn't hurt, as the housing market has simply exploded and the need for design, both commercial and residential is at a peak. Grab your ruler, pencil, and tape measure and tune in to hear about the following: 1) How it's okay to not "niche" down and can love multiple sides of your business. 2) How turning a loss into a gain is possible depending on your perspective. 3) How taking a leap into the unknown, but having faith in yourself, can return huge dividends. Find Lauren on IG and at her website: https://www.instagram.com/casitaandco/?hl=en https://casitaandco.com/index.html

In today's episode, we are chatting with Erica Pauly, who never meant to be an entrepreneur or own her own business - and isn't it funny how life does that to you? Initially working in marketing and finance, she quickly realized that no one in her industry was tracking the necessary or correct data to make significant changes to their overall company financial structure. Taking it upon herself, she started to track financial data and come up with unique tools and systems to improve the health of the clients' business. And thus, a new company was born - filling a niche that no one else was providing at the time. Listen along and learn about the following: 1) How to be in love with both the data of your company AND the story behind the data. 2) How 7 Core Values have changed her entire company and who they hire as part of the team. 3) Be inspired by her motto of "own it, solve it, and end it well" which has created incredible customer satisfaction for her clients. https://trackthatadvisor.com/ @trackthatadvisor

Our podcast guest today is Brenna Brockert, Pilates Instructor, Dancer, and Owner of her own small business, "Pilates to Pirouettes". Brenna started dancing at 3 years old and despite numerous obstacles and a few rejections, made her way onto the dance team at the University of Arizona, one of the top dance programs in the country. However, during her tenure there, she suffered a serious spinal injury, and it wasn't until she found Pilates that she was able to start making a full recovery back to dance. Now teaching Pilates primarily to young dancers, Brenna is working with the younger demographic to be more body aware and injury resistant, hoping to help others avoid what she went through during college. Drop a listen if you are curious about: 1) The journey of a dancer (she professionally danced for the Phoenix Suns as well!) who due to an injury, had to change her perspective on moving forward. 2) How Pilates helped to save her dancing career. 3) How Brenna continues to dance, teach, and run her own business! @pilates_to_pirouettes pilatestopirouettes.com  

So many people had to pivot during the Covid pandemic and yoga instructor, Jeanne, was one of them! When 5 of her 6 yoga studios that she was teaching at closed permanently, Jeanne had to figure out another way to connect with her community. While online teaching wasn't the direction she wanted to go, she did want to be able to offer recorded classes for her students, so they could return again and again to her membership library because, for Jeanne, connection is everything! More importantly, Jeanne really learned some valuable lessons this past year and her mission for helping others through yoga has really shifted. She is on a mission to help others to love themselves exactly as they are, and where they are, at this moment. Body love, body positivity - whatever you want to call it, Jeanne wants to help you embrace all of your beautiful strengths, as well as the messy parts of you, on your journey of life. Grab your yoga mat and stretch it out while you listen to the following: 1) Jeanne's inspiring path to becoming a yoga instructor. 2) How she pivoted during Covid to work smarter, not harder, and better serve her community of followers. 3) Her empowering message to women of all ages on the importance of loving yourself fully. www.yogajeannee.com IG/FB: @yogajeannee

  We all know the stories of small business owners and the great struggle to stay afloat during the Covid-19 pandemic, but what about a small business owner who bought her first business right at the height of Covid? Welcome to our chat today with Cherith ("Cherry") Pruitt, the owner of Tough Lotus, Bungee, and Aerial Fitness Studio, located in Chandler, AZ. Cherry's is an inspiring story about passionately believing in fitness as self-love - so much so that when the opportunity came to buy her own fitness studio, where she could cultivate an atmosphere and culture specifically around self-love and one's journey to self, she dove head-first into making that dream become a reality, despite it being the height of the pandemic. Through many challenges and struggles, Cherry has kept Tough Lotus running, and has created a second home for people who are all looking to create strides in their fitness, while also making friends who become family. Listen in for advice on the following: 1) How to pursue your dreams, despite many obstacles in the way. 2) How to be in love with yourself, with where you are at TODAY. 3) Creative ways to battle a pandemic and creating a tight-knit community of followers, while helping people take big leaps of faith on their own journey. www.toughlotus.com IG: @toughlotus

  Our podcast guest today is personal stylist Robin Allen and we basically could not love a human more! A professional stylist, who has worked a varied career in Hollywood for actors and celebrities, to owning her own consignment shop, to finally finding her true passion as a stylist for real people, Robin is helping others to build confidence and step boldly into themselves. We aren't going to lie, this conversation will light you up in so many ways - and make you want to revamp your personal closet ASAP. Robin speaks her truth about growing up biracial in a more conservative community and as such, knew at a young age that if she was going to be seen as different, she would SHOW UP for herself, as herself. She sees personal style and clothes as the ultimate way to express yourself, and every choice you make in what you wear just further defines and magnifies YOU. This is a conversation you will not want to miss! Check it out to learn about: 1) How style can not only start a conversation but can communicate with others across differences and build community. 2) How to SHINE your RAYS on everyone you meet. 3) How Robin is giving back through her fund "Stylist for the People" where she and her crew of other soul-led people are working to serve, for free, those in the underserved and marginalized communities. @robinallenstyle @stylistforthepeople https://www.robinallenstyle.com/ https://www.robinallenstyle.com/stylist-for-the-people  

Our podcast guest today is Misty Cosper who is intent on helping small business owners understand the power of recognizing and harnessing equally, the masculine and feminine qualities that reside in each of us. Integration at its highest form, Misty believes it is completely possible, and in fact, critical, to honor both the masculine (getting shit done, meeting those deadlines, focusing on when you need to get your business moving) and the feminine (knowing when to step back, be soft, flow with the cycles of life), and helps others who really want to blend the hybrid of both. A transformational energy coach AND a financial accountant, Misty works with folks to not only get their finances in good working order (and have it not be so scary) but also to create an abundance mindset, removing blocks and limiting beliefs so each of us can flourish to our highest potential. Tune into this episode if you want to learn more about: 1. What it means to honor both the masculine and feminine in your business. 2. How we truly can live a life of abundance, grace, and joy, while still running a small business (and the challenges that come with doing that!). 3. How sometimes the universe gives you great struggles to push you onto the path you are truly meant to be on. https://hybridimpacct.com https://www.facebook.com/mistycosper https://www.instagram.com/mistycosper/

We all know that life seems to get busier and busier and while we all want to eat well (and hell, know how to eat well), we sometimes can't make the connection of knowing to actually doing. This is where Gillean Barkyoumb comes in to help (or really, save) the day! A registered dietician, Gillean specializes in making nutrition simple and convenient for the millennial woman. Toss in being a media dietician, brand representative, and working with clients directly through a variety of programs and offerings, Gillean is also making huge strides towards that elusive work-life balance as an entrepreneur. We love her approach to being a small business owner, taking that huge leap of faith after leaving her corporate job, and moving more and more towards what feels spiritually and energetically aligned in her journey. Tune in if you want to learn about; 1. What it feels like to be more spiritually aligned with what you are doing in your business. 2. How to answer any question by asking if it's a "hell yes". If it's not, it's a hell no. 3. How to see the blessings and silver linings of the pandemic - and of course, if you want to learn more about her programs that she offers! www.MillennialNutrition.com @millenialnutrition