Intentionally Lola

That's it folks. We hope you enjoyed this ride with us! We will be back next season with new guest, new insights, and a new lens of life. Can't wait to be back in you ears again.  We would love to stay connected with ya'llFollow us on Instagram or FacebeookVisit our website Lolahairandsoul.com and subscribe to our newsletterA special thank you to You, our listeners, Brad at Kiwi Audio, Matt Biskie and the Island City for their song, and the Intentionally Lola ladies. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)

In today's episode the 4 Intentionally Lola discuss how Gina's conversation with Kim DiGiovanni impacted us.We discuss divorce, managing expectations, customs, and the importance of communication. Be sure to listen to the "Getting to know Kim DiGiovanni" episode and let us know what is sticking to your ribs. Please leave us 5 stars and a written review on iTunes!Let us know what is sticking to your ribs after listening to this episode! You can find us on Facebook and Instagram or by visiting our beautiful website Lolahairandsoul.com where you can also shop our boutique, learn about our luxury salon, read our written insights, and access all of our Intentionally Lola podcasts. Music by Matt Biskie and the Island City band "Little Flaws"Recorded at Kiwi Audio by Brad Showalter Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)

In today's episode we get to know Kim DiGiovanni, Family Law and Domestic Relations attorney. Having practiced law for 17 years, Kim has damn near seen and heard it all. This gives her a unique perspective on relationships. Listen as we discuss how relationships can plummet and what the common denominator is in all failed relationships. Please leave us 5 stars and a written review on iTunes!Let us know what is sticking to your ribs after listening to this episode! You can find us on Facebook and Instagram or by visiting our beautiful website Lolahairandsoul.com where you can also shop our boutique, learn about our luxury salon, read our written insights, and access all of our Intentionally Lola podcasts. Music by Matt Biskie and the Island City band "Little Flaws"Recorded at Kiwi Audio by Brad Showalter Biography of Kim DiGiovanniKim DiGiovanni is a member of The Law Offices of Kim DiGiovanni, LTD, currently has offices located in Wheaton and St. Charles with her primary concentration in Family Law and Domestic Relations as well as being a regularly appointed Guardian ad Litem in Kane and DuPage County.In addition to her Family Law practice, she is special counsel for the Cities of Aurora, Elgin, and East Dundee as she prosecutes driving under the influence charges in Kane County for those jurisdictions.Prior to earning her Juris Doctorate in 2003, she was a judicial law clerk for the 16th Judicial Circuit. Upon her admission to the Bar, she was offered a position with the Kane County State's Attorneys Office and was assigned as a prosecutor of traffic, misdemeanor and felony cases.Kim DiGiovanni is the current Kane County committee chair for the Local Government Law Committee and has previously acted as a board member of the DuPage County Bar Foundation as well as the DuPage County Bar Briefs. Kim has presented topics on Cross County Training, 4th Amendment Search and Seizure, Guardian ad Litem Training, Field Sobriety Testing and has also obtained a certificate of course completion in Detection of Drugged Driving program, presented by NEMRT, Northeastern Multi-Regional Training, Inc., for police and prosecutors.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)

Today the Lola Ladies discuss what was sticking to our ribs from the "Getting to Know Brittany Seaman episode"We discuss the power of affirmations and why they can be so difficult to say out loudWe discuss the bullshit rules that people have about Tarot And my personal fav…loving yourself in your own love language What is sticking to your ribs? Send us an email at contact@lolabygina.com  Be sure to leave us 5 stars and a written review on iTunes…this is the best way to support us and help build our audience. https://www.lolahairandsoul.com/Follow us and engage on Facebook and Instagram @lolahairandsoul Visit our website lolahairandsoul.com Recorded at Kiwi Studio in Batavia ILhttps://www.kiwiaudio.com/Music by Matt Biskie and the Island City “Little Flaws”Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)

In this bonus #pride month episode we discuss what's sticking to our ribs from "Getting to know Chaelin Akali Ortiz"We talk about inclusiveness, safe space, and how asking questions is ok. We are so proud of this platform in which we give people a space where they feel comfortable enough to share very uncomfortable things in hopes of changing the world one head (as in mind) at a time!This episode is brought to you by Lola hair and soul, a physical and virtual platform dedicated to helping you look and feel your very best. Visit Lolahairandsoul.com to learn how you can be part of changing the world one head at a time. Thank you to Brad from Kiwi Audio Studio for recording us in a beautiful space and with such amazing sound quality. Visit kiwiaudio.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)

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In this episode Kathryn gets to know Chaelin.  This candid conversation is meant to help open the mind and hearts of those that want to be more understanding to those transitioning. Intentionally Lola gave Chaelin a safe space to share their story about the emotional journey of coming out to their family.  They share the emotional turmoil as well as the love and acceptance they've had. We discuss the use of pronouns, deadnames, the power of asking questions and inquiring, and choosing a new name honorably. Be sure to leave us 5 stars and a written review on iTunes…this is the best way to support us and help build our audience. https://www.lolahairandsoul.com/Follow us and engage on Facebook and Instagram @lolahairandsoul Visit our website lolahairandsoul.com Recorded at Kiwi Studio in Batavia ILhttps://www.kiwiaudio.com/Music by Matt Biskie and the Island City “Little Flaws”Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)

Today we have our very first return interview-ee, our very own Kathryn Almeda.  Melissa and Kathryn dive deep into sustainability and being eco conscious. Kathryn reminds us, that just like everything else in life, it's all about the little things. The small changes that we can each do to make a big impact. We discuss being a Green Circle salon, inspiring others, and unpacking all the buzzwords!Be sure to leave us 5 stars and a written review. Also, follow, download, or subscribe to the Intentionally Lola podcast wherever you listen.Follow us on Instagram  @lolahairandsoul  and here on Facebook Visit our website  intentionallylola.com to shop our boutique, read our written insights, and visit our luxury salon.Recorded at Kiwi Audio in Batavia, IL by Brad Showalter Kiwiaudio.comMusic by Matt Biskie and the Island City Band Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)

Today we get to know Kathryn Almeda and her love for a sustainable lifestyle.  Melissa and Kathryn discuss the little things we can do every day to help create a better future for the next generation not to mention save money!Be sure to leave us 5 stars and a written review. Also, follow, download, or subscribe to the Intentionally Lola podcast wherever you listen.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @lolahairandsoul Visit our website Intentionallylola.com to shop our boutique, read our written insights, and visit our luxury salon.Recorded at Kiwi Audio in Batavia, IL by Brad Showalter Kiwiaudio.comMusic by Matt Biskie and the Island City Band Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)

In this episode we discuss how the interview with Beth Bewley impacted us individually.We discuss growth through failureLeadership and the challenges it bringsPartnership Facing your fears Be sure to leave us 5 stars and a written review. Also, follow, download, or subscribe to the Intentionally Lola podcast wherever you listen.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @lolahairandsoul Visit our website Intentionallylola.com to shop our boutique, read our written insights, and visit our luxury salon.Recorded at Kiwi Audio in Batavia, IL by Brad Showalter Kiwiaudio.comMusic by Matt Biskie and the Island City Band Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)

Ugh, pinch me! Today we get to know Beth Bewley, co-creator of Eufora international. Eufora is a hair care line whose impact lives inside and outside of their bottles. Beth and her late husband Don have been impacting the lives of hair stylists all across the globe, both professionally and personally. Some people act as mentors and they don't even know it. Don and Beth are major influencers in my life and I get to talk to her....A-MAZ-ING We discuss......Leadership, life lessons, partnership, and impact!Be sure to tell us what is sticking to your ribs after listening to this episode.Please follow, subscribe, leave us 5 stars, and a reviewFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @lolahairandsoulThe more you interact the stronger our algorithm, this allows us to be seem by more people. We would love your support!Also visit our website intentionallylola.com to read our written insights, shop our boutique, and stay up to date on all things soul related!Recorded at Kiwi Recording Studio by Music by Matt Biskie and The Island City "Little Flaws"Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)

In this episode the Lola ladies discuss how the "Getting to Know Morna Gallagher" impacted us. 4 different perspectives on 1 conversation. We discuss how hearing someone else's story sets you free. We hit on some pretty sensitive topics...death, addiction, promiscuity, abortion, and losing and finding God. We would love to hear your take away from this episode. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, or our website. Please follow, subscribe, leave us 5 stars, and a written reviewFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @lolahairandsoulThe more you interact the stronger our algorithm, this allows us to be seem by more people. We would love your support!Also visit our website intentionallylola.com to read our written insights, shop our boutique, and stay up to date on all things soul related!Recorded at Kiwi Recording Studio by Jarrett Pryzgoda at Sleeping Bear Audio Music by Matt Biskie and The Island City "Little Flaws"Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)

In this episode we get to know Morna Gallagher. We hear Morna's incredible story of navigating a life of loss, addiction, losing and finding God, and the way she used her pain as a way to impact the world. We want to hear how this episode has impacted you...what't sticking to your ribs? Let us know on Facebook, Instagram, or our website. Please follow, subscribe, leave us 5 stars, and a written revieFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @lolahairandsoulThe more you interact the stronger our algorithm, this allows us to be seem by more people. We would love your support!Also visit our website intentionallylola.com to read our written insights, shop our boutique, and stay up to date on all things soul related!Recorded at Kiwi Recording Studio by Jarrett Pryzgoda at Sleeping Bear Audio Music by Matt Biskie and The Island City "Little Flaws"Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)

In this episode we go deep on how Abi's conversation with Brandon spoke to us. Not just the conversation but the event leading up to it as well.Be sure to tell us what is sticking to your ribs after listening to this episode. Please follow, subscribe, leave us 5 stars, and a reviewFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @lolahairandsoulThe more you interact the stronger our algorithm, this allows us to be seem by more people. We would love your support!Also visit our website intentionallylola.com to read our written insights, shop our boutique, and stay up to date on all things soul related!Recorded at Kiwi Recording Studio by Jarrett Pryzgoda at Sleeping Bear Audio Music by Matt Biskie and The Island City "Little Flaws"Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)

In this episode we get a taste of real life. Many things went wrong but many things also went right! We left all the wrong perfectly intact to serve as a reminder that shit happens. This is what real life looks like.Brandon shares with us how he serves his people through music. Not necessarily creating it, although he does that too, but curates and collects it with the purpose of sharing it with the right person and the right time. He is basically a matchmaker of song to soul. Yet another shift in perspective! You can find Brandon on Snapchat under the handle dncfloormatadorBe sure to tell us what is sticking to your ribs after listening to this episode. Please follow, subscribe, leave us 5 stars, and a reviewFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @lolahairandsoulThe more you interact the stronger our algorithm, this allows us to be seem by more people. We would love your support!Also visit our website intentionallylola.com to read our written insights, shop our boutique, and stay up to date on all things soul related!Recorded at Kiwi Recording Studio by Jarrett Pryzgoda at Sleeping Bear Audio Music by Matt Biskie and The Island City "Little Flaws"Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)

We talk about what take aways we had from this episode!! SO MANY! The danger of comparison, using food for fuel, what a journey to following your path looks like. Our insights mixed with a few margaritas equals a great episode!Subscribe, follow, download, and PLEASE leave us 5 stars and a reviewBe sure to follow us on @lolahairandsoulThe more you engage, the broader our reach to more people. We would LOVE your supportRecorded at Kiwi Audio Studio in North Aurora, IL by Jarrett Pryzgoda of Sleeping Bear Audio Music by Matt Biskie and The Island City "Little Flaws"Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)

In today's episode Melissa interviews Dana Buljalski founder of Body Fuel by Dana. They talk about using food to fuel our bodies, healthy self talk, and of course the journey Dana took to get where she is today. Be sure to tell us what is sticking to your ribs after listening to this episode. Please follow, subscribe, leave us 5 stars, and a reviewFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @lolahairandsoulThe more you interact the stronger our algorithm, this allows us to be seem by more people. We would love your support!Also visit our website intentionallylola.com to read our written insights, shop our boutique, and stay up to date on all things soul related!Recorded at Kiwi Recording Studio by Jarrett Pryzgoda at Sleeping Bear Audio Music by Matt Biskie and The Island City "Little Flaws"Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)

Today the 4 Lola ladies get together and talk about the sticking points from Gina's conversation with Aaron Wise not to mention a whole bunch of hilarious twists and turns!Be sure to follow us, download, and subscribe so you can hear the follow up "what's sticking to our ribs" episode. All the Intentionally Lola ladies will come together and discuss how this episode impacted us individually. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @lolahairandsoulAlso visit Intentionallylola.com to follow our written insights and to shop the boutiqueProduction and sound by Jarrett Pryzgoda of Sleeping Bear audio Recorded at Kiwi Audio recording studio (kiwiaudio.com)Music by Matt Biskie and the Island City "Little Flaws"Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)

Welcome back for season 2 of the Intentionally Lola podcast. We've made some huge upgrades in sound, format, and content. You guys don't want to miss this,I get to know Aaron who I had described as equal parts Art, Science, Spirituality, and Logic...He describes himself very differentlyAaron has a gift of using his vast vocabulary to express thought and emotion.In this episode we talk about the masks we wear and the a-ha moment that comes from realizing you are the same age your parents were during a breakthrough moment.Empathy, growth, gaining confidence with age, and the journey of it all! You don't want to miss this. Be sure to follow us, download, and subscribe so you can hear the follow up "what's sticking to our ribs" episode. All the Intentionally Lola ladies will come together and discuss how this episode impacted us individually. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @lolahairandsoulAlso visit Intentionallylola.com to follow our written insights and to shop the boutiqueProduction and sound by Jarrett Pryzgoda of Sleeping Bear audio Recorded at Kiwi Audio recording studio (kiwiaudio.com)Music by Matt Biskie and the Island City "Little Flaws"Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)

In this episode we have a mash up of Intentionally Lola and one of my favorite podcasts "That Checks Out". Damon and Ted bring me into their world and I bring them into mine. A battleship is sunk, feelings are felt, biscuits and gravy are eaten, and $2 bills are exchanged. For real, you don't want to miss this one!You can find "That Checks Out" wherever you listen to your podcasts or on FacebookRemember to give us 5 stars and a review as this really helps us become more visible to others. Enjoy the showMusic by Matt Biskie and The Island City "Little Flaws"Go to Intentionallylola.com to learn more about our mission and what we offerIntentionally Lola is sponsored by Lola. Lola is a small salon with a big personality. They know the power behind the added confidence that comes from looking and feeling your best. That is how they are changing the world one head at a time. Visit Lolabygina.com to learn more about them and to schedule your experience.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)

As the creator of Intentionally Lola it is important that you know me, my background, my intent, and most importantly my journey. In a bonus podcast we revisit Gina's story completely uncut. Enjoy!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)

This is a bittersweet episode...This is our season finale. We are going to work on elevating our platform, gathering great guests, and creating our evolution enterprise....but we go out with a bang as we get to know our new addition Kathryn Almeda. Join us as we discuss living in our bubbles and learning who we are in the hard times. This is also a little commercial about our town Geneva IL...you'll want to pack your bags and come visit!Music by Matt Biskie and The Island City "Little Flaws"Go to our website, Intentionallylola.com and pop in your email to be updated with all things Intentionally Lola. Big shout out to Lola the greatest little salon doing big things in the world! Visit Lolabygina.com to learn more about it!Thanks for helping us in our mission of changing the world one head at a time (inside and out) Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)

Eva MedilekEva Medilek is a Certified High Performance Coach and a Relationship Success Coach. She has coached both men and women in the areas of personal development, leadership and mastering habits for success.She specializes in helping driven executives, entrepreneurs, influencers and investors achieve higher levels of business growth without sacrificing health, well-being and relationships. Eva knows, first hand, how a driven personality type can leave you feeling lonely, disappointed, frustrated and resentful in your personal relationships, which impacts your ability to achieve success professionally. She uses her personal experiences along with her leadership, transformational and high performance training to teach you the pillars of high performance as well as showing you how to communicate in a way that fosters influence and connection in your personal life and your career.You don’t have to sacrifice your health, well-being and relationships in order to succeed to the next level. Eva believes that the power of your personal and professional relationships can be unlocked in a way the creates success and high performance mastery in every area of your life. You can find Eva on Facebook, Instagram, and https://linktr.ee/evamedilekAlso, here is the link to the Facebook group that we mentioned on the podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/theintimacyofraceMusic by Matt Biskie and The Island City "Little Flaws"Go to Intentionallylola.com to learn more about our mission and what we offerIntentionally Lola is sponsored by Lola. Lola is a small salon with a big personality. They know the power behind the added confidence that comes from looking and feeling your best. That is how they are changing the world one head at a time. Visit Lolabygina.com to learn more about them and to schedule your experience.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)

Melissa Boyas “I have struggled for so long in my life. As a girl, as a young woman, as an adult woman, as a single mom, and as a child of immigrant parents. I choose to no longer struggle. I choose to live my life to the fullest every moment possible. I choose to be love. I choose to be happy and to feel good. I choose to show others how to do the same.” - Melissa BoyasMelissa Boyas is a love and relationship coach for successful women and men who are ready for a loving, fulfilling, supporting, intimate relationship. Melissa had struggled her entire adult life looking for her life partner. She had toxic and unhealthy relationships for years. She had done lots of inner work to help her find love, and it was with rapid transformational therapy that she was able to fully open up to love and find her life partner. Now she coaches her clients with both her experience and rapid transformational therapy to remove the limiting beliefs holding her clients back from real love. Melissa has been in the health & wellness field for 18 years. Currently she is a coach, certified hypnotherapist, rapid transformational therapist, and a registered nurse. She also trained in reiki and quantum healing arts. Melissa has a LOVE for self healing, quantum physics, and expanding ancient knowledge that we are all interconnected in this web of life, in a unified field of love. We have a great power inside ourselves to live the life we want and be balanced in spirit, body, mind. When we do so, we help make a shift in the world for the greater good of all living beings on this planet. Melissa also has two beautiful children, her amazing life partner and his daughter. She loves to learn salsa dancing, loves to travel, enjoys walks in nature, & qigong.If you are interested in booking a call with her to discuss how she can help you with her coaching please feel free to email her at melissa@melissaboyas.com. You will also find inspirational videos & posts on her page at facebook.com/coachmelissaboyasMusic by Matt Biskie and The Island City "Little Flaws"Go to Intentionallylola.com to learn more about our mission and what we offerIntentionally Lola is sponsored by Lola. Lola is a small salon with a big personality. They know the power behind the added confidence that comes from looking and feeling your best. That is how they are changing the world one head at a time. Visit Lolabygina.com to learn more about them and to schedule your experience.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)

Entrepreneurship has always been Tess Kossow's dream profession, and after having her miracle baby boy, Ferris, she realized this was a now-or-never moment to jump in and become an author with a product the world needs. Ferris is Kossow's last embryo and the answered prayer of faith, love and science through IVF.Reading holds a very special place in Kossow's heart, and this next stage of her career has her creating something she is so very passionate about in the lives of children through her picture books: in vitro fertilization.Now a little about Kossow, personally…"In November 2019, I am proud to say I was a finisher in the New York City Marathon. I love to host parties and celebrate life, no matter how small the occasion!I have a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from Elmhurst College, which is also where I met my best friend and husband, Dan. We have a toy Maltese named Mr Big and a Siamese cat named James Bond. (Both of which are Ferris’ partners in crime). I am a mother, first and foremost, and everything else comes second. I believe you really can have and achieve anything you want…but you are going to have to work for it and expect nothing to be handed to you. My husband often calls me his real-life Steve Jobs because I live my life for my son to believe in the following: “Here’s to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes… the ones who see things differently — they’re not fond of rules… You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can’t do is ignore them because they change things… they push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do.” Ferris is my inspiration, and my husband, Dan, is the motivation that keeps me running the extra mile in all I do."Music by Matt Biskie and The Island City "Little Flaws"Go to Intentionallylola.com to learn more about our mission and what we offerIntentionally Lola is sponsored by Lola. Lola is a small salon with a big personality. They know the power behind the added confidence that comes from looking and feeling your best. That is how they are changing the world one head at a time. Visit Lolabygina.com to learn more about them and to schedule your experience.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)

Gina, Melissa, and Abigail use the "What's Your Word" cards to hear more of each others stories. Listen in on this conversation between these 3 ladies. Also make sure to share Intentionally Lola with your friends and family. Please leave us 5 stars an a review on Apple Podcasts as well. Interested in becoming a supporter of Intentionally Lola? Visit https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola to donate!3 women sharing their journey through mastering the human experience. Intentional living, empowerment, and customizing your perfect life. Intentionally Lola is an evolution enterprise designed to guide you through mastering your very own human experience. Intentionally Lola is the beauty salon for the soul. The emotional side of beauty! Visit Intentionallylola.com for more info Music by Matt Biskie and The Island City (episode 2 and after) "Little Flaws"Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)

A special interactive podcast during the shelter in place. It's a virtual happy hour sharing our different perspectives on this very unique era. Tons of really great laughs in this episode as well as deep thoughts! Remember to leave us 5 stars and a written review to help support us and to become more visible!!Music by Matt Biskie and The Island City "Little Flaws"Go to Intentionallylola.com to learn more about our mission and what we offerIntentionally Lola is sponsored by Lola. Lola is a small salon with a big personality. They know the power behind the added confidence that comes from looking and feeling your best. That is how they are changing the world one head at a time. Visit Lolabygina.com to learn more about them and to schedule your experience.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)

In this episode, we get to know Robin Schwarz. Robin has been a client of mine for over 15 years and I have seen her life take dramatic shifts. At only 36 years old Robin was diagnosed with breast cancer. She shares the story of her journey. Perseverance, faith, and prayer were the perfect recipe to take Robin from feeling broken to bold. This is by far our most raw and real podcast to date. 3 women sharing their journey through mastering the human experience. Intentional living, empowerment, and customizing your perfect life. Intentionally Lola is an evolution enterprise designed to guide you through mastering your very own human experience. Intentionally Lola is the beauty salon for the soul. The emotional side of beauty! Visit Intentionallylola.com for more info Please leave us 5 stars and a review!Music by Matt Biskie and The Island City (episode 2 and after) "Little Flaws"Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)

Hameed Bankole is a 20 something young man I met by happenstance at a local fine dining Italian restaurant called Osteria Bigolaro. Hameed was my server, an excellent one at that. We connected very quickly especially after our quick talk about me controlling the amount of starches and carbs I consume. He found it quite amusing that I was at an Italian restaurant. After a short conversation with Hameed I learned his passion for health and fitness. He shared with me that he had done a 19-day water fast and how some of today's foods are only here for mouthfeel and what that does to the brain. I knew that this was information that came from a breakthrough moment…people didn’t just have this knowledge and passion without having experienced some sort of aha moment in their life. So I asked him…where did this passion come from. Hameed told that just 1 year ago he weighed 300 pounds. He was overweight and unhappy. Here is what Hameed has to say about his journey "I'm someone who finds out just how little they know every day. This journey that I've been on this life has taught me that when you slow down and pay attention, life can be a lot easier than you're making it. I'm still trying to figure it out like everyone else but I know that I'm getting closer to finding out who I really am every day" Join me on this episode of Intentionally Lola while Hameed shares with us his journey and his philosophies on what a shift in perspective does for the brain and the body. Also on what food is supposed to taste like. We go deep into what happens when you start using food for fuel rather than pleasure. Music by Matt Biskie and The Island City "Little Flaws"Go to Intentionallylola.com to learn more about our mission and what we offerIntentionally Lola is sponsored by Lola. Lola is a small salon with a big personality. They know the power behind the added confidence that comes from looking and feeling your best. That is how they are changing the world one head at a time. Visit Lolabygina.com to learn more about them and to schedule your experience.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)

Visit https://www.intentionallylola.com to learn more about out mission!Please be sure to leave us 5 stars and a review!!What an eye opening deep conversation we had with Pamela O'brien. Today we talk about finding your path, how emotions get trapped in your body and manifest in physical pain, and the deeper side of yoga and hypnosis. Pamela owns Greenleaf Yoga Studio in Saint Charles, IL. Here is what she has to say about this very unique space she has created:"To say Greenleaf is simply a yoga studio would be like saying the Magic Kingdom has a roller coaster. Greenleaf is so much more, and it's evolution has gone along with my own lifelong journey to feel healthy and whole . . . physically emotionally and spiritually. Even to say Greenleaf is a therapeutic studio would be perhaps misleading and might just attract those who are injured or need much modification due to physical challenges. To describe Greenleaf as a yoga and meditation studio might lead some folks to see it as all yogi- like and only for those yogi like folks who are like, "Ommmmmm!"And if you heard we do hypnosis then you might think, oh so this woman is going to make me crow like a rooster or infiltrate my thoughts......or you might picture being helped stopping the unhealthy and toxic habit of smoking, or release a long-held phobia. But nope. Greenleaf is more than yoga, more than meditation, more than helping a client (really a kindred spirit, I like to call my student/friends ) quit an unhealthy habit or release a phobia. Greenleaf is my way of offering a methodology that encompasses three legs of a stool that is my personal health foundation: Body (yoga that is modified and crafted for folks of every walk of life), Mind (mindfulness, meditation, hypnosis and creative visualization methods which help with stress, depression and anxiety that today's pace and circumstance of life seems to throw our way), Spirit (philosophy and meditation and inspiration )".How can Greenleaf help you?1. Helps you enjoy, find freedom, strength and healing in your body.2. Be empowered to take over the reigns to your health and well-being3. Learn real concrete tools for living intentionally through mindful thoughts, word, and action coaching.4. Helps you dream big again and design the life you've always wanted . . . perhaps the one you envisioned but have yet to realize.5. Release the stress, fear, insecurity that has held you hostage . . . be it in an unhealthy body, mind or spirit. I honestly feel like it is my honor and privilege to share and teach what has helped me change my life and as you said, Gina, live intentionally. It is so interesting that you used those words. When I first got divoreced over 7 years ago that was my mantra. I'd been married 27 years give or take. I was about to take a leap and live intentionally no longer on auto pilot....so here we go again. I think it's been time for a reboot for me....thus the hypnosis addition, which brings this journey full circle for me to when I was introduced by my favorite high school, to the idea of creating your best life back in 1981 through the book Creative Visualization by Shakti Gawain.Cheers!PamelaGreenleaf 16 N. Riverside AveSt. Charles, Il 60174https://www.facebook.com/GreenleafYogaStudio/https://greenleafyogastudio.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)

In this episode we get to know Gina Petty. She shares her story of what led to her breakthrough moment. As well as how tragedy leads to growth. Music "Little Flaws" by Matt Biskie and the Island CitySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)

In this episode we get to hear Abigail share her story of the modern day family, being displaced from her family at a very young age, and how here life was preparing her for motherhood. Music: "Little Flaws" by Matt Biskie and the Island City Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)

Today we get to know 1/3 of Intentionally Lola, Melissa Bunn. This is our very first episode and we have a lot to learn about sound, editing, and creating a solid podcast but I LOVE THE CONTENT. Listening to the story of Melissa helps us on our own journeys of self discovery. Enjoy! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Intentionallylola)