Life Over Brunch

When Gema taps into your brand, you're sure to get something exquisite. Gema Almilli joins me for the latest Life over Brunch Episode and brings to the table all of the knowing we all need to hear, and how that knowing of self emanates into our businesses as well. A brand stylist and digital creator, Gema works with personal brands to create unique brand identities and design in a single day for experts, artist and healers by using her intuitive design process. Her journey from advertising and the 9 to 5 life, seeking a mentor and how it all landed her on choosing this entrepreneur path is something we talk about. Framing all of that was how Gema's decision, after having two children, to really ask herself "What do I want for my life?", led her to an authentic embodied career which she infuses into each client she works with. How she works with clients, the struggles of a creative profession and the top mistakes personal brands are making today are just some of the goods we talk about. You will want to hire her after this episode and may just want to make her your best friend! How to reach Gema: Insta: @gemalmilli Website: www.gemaalmilli.com

Your internal engine light is on, friend, and it's time to check yourself. Dr. Rae Lundy, Clinical Psychologist and The Self Care Doc is here to help you change your emotional oil and get back to feeling good! Dr. Rae is not only a psychologist, but also a TedX Speaker, a writer, and an Associate VP at Wiley College, who brings all things emotional health and fulfillment in this episode of Life Over Brunch. We talked about how she found her love of psychology, the path she took from wanting to be a heart doctor to recognizing she wanted to work on the heart from an emotional perspective instead of surgical and what it really means to be emotionally free. Besides offering us all steps to get ourselves 'unstuck" emotionally, Dr. Rae and I dissect a recent Real Housewives episode. The clash between cast members Eboni K. Williams and LuAnn de Lesseps brings to light the bias present when a black woman expresses herself and how to be more socially conscious of these events. We also talked about Dr Rae's 3 step process around self care called, "It's Always OK to CRI" and the breakdown of Compassion, Reflection and Intentionality int he self care process. Do NOT miss this. The best thing you can do for yourself today is tune in! To Contat Dr. Rae Lundy- The Self Care Doc: Insta: @theselfcaredoc Website: www.theselfcaredoc.com June 15th Eventbrite Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/confronting-professional-trauma-and-landing-the-job-you-deserve-tickets-155974308355?aff=ebdssbeac

This episode is going to have you thinking all about how your stress level is effecting you wellbeing. Katie Olderman is a licensed clinical nutritionist who focus on whole person healthcare. She treats the root cause of your digestion, anxiety, strep, fatigue and burnout. Katie's goal is to take the symptoms you are experiencing and tracing them to their cause which, in most cases, is chronic stress. We talk about how living in hustle culture and how our past traumas keep us in a state of fight or flight. She explains how tapping back into the parasympathetic nervous system helps to regain balance and, in turn, helps to start the healing process. We talk about the shame and guilt that is present around slowing down and taking care of self, how anxiety comes from feeling unsafe in your body and her upcoming group program Address The Stress. This is an episode you'll have to listen to twice! To contact Katie: Instagram: @katieoldermanwellness Website: www.katieoldermanwellness.com

Welcome to the Wonder World of Naheemah! Episode 64 is bringing you a true woman of grace, an Anti-Burnout Coach helping women of color CEO's breakup with burnout and no longer compromise their wellbeing of peace, Naheemah McMichaeux-McCallop. Naheemah came to coaching due to the shift the pandemic made a lot of us embrace. Having already worked with female CEO's and being a CEO and director herself, she knew there was a shift necessary, even in herself. Coming back to, or discover for the first time, that selfcare has a deeper meaning than pampering, but is actually a lifestyle and when harnessed, women can grow rapidly and authentically, Naheemah dove in to be able to give more to other women. In this dive, she created her signature program 'The Divine Pause' which is A 5 week community group that is a temporary stop to rest, be still, lean in and connect up. And in her words it is "more than a one off event, it's soul care". We talked about the space in-between when the parts are broken open, just before you are able to figure out the next steps, how it is uncomfortable but necessary to grow. How Naheemah herself, a mother of two young children, finally declared that "my most urgent priorities are about me and nobody else". And we talked about her own experience in the corporate culture, and looking at a specific moment when prepping for an interview and how her hair can under scrutiny from a friend, bringing us to the topic of The Crown Act. This conversation will have you pause and tune in and start to rethink, not just of self, but of those around you. It is one to share with friends and family and maybe to listen to twice. If you'd like to contact Naheemah to set up a call or just follow and learn from you daily you can go to @storyinsideyou on instagram.

Jenny Ward is giving us all the rains why it's time for women to live life by design instead of default in the latest Life Over Brunch podcast! Jenny is a Career & Transition Coach helping corporate women finally find their niche and doing so unapologetically. A former corporate recruiter for 15 years, Jenny has taken all that experience and put together a solid framework that supports women making a career change, coming back into the work force after time away or just wanting to refresh their resume. We talked about how important it is for women to start using their hard earned resumes as a story instead of a job description and to no longer hope for recognition but to lean into talking about themselves without feeling guilty. She lays out the resume pitfalls we are all likely to be falling into, how to ignore the inner voice that says "it's too late to come back and make a change" and how to navigate ageism in the hiring process. This episode will have you putting your resume back on your laptop and thinking about making some changes to make your work life be as fruitful as your after work life! To get in touch with Jenny Ward: Instagram: @jennywardcoaching Website: www.jennywardcoaching.com

Bloat and Emotional Eating, yep, we've all been there. Thankfully we have Michelle Kesil to get us out of both of those internal wreckages and back on track and she tells us how on this episode of Life Over Brunch! Michelle is a Bloat & Emotional Eating Coach who helps women ditch bloating and emotional eating with brain rewiring and nutrition. And it's no mistake that brain rewiring is mentioned before nutrition friends, all roads lead back to mindset. In this episode, Michelle explains how brain rewiring works and how it helps you heal physically and emotionally, since in order to have a healthy relationship with your body you have to do the work inside first! We also talk about how her own gut issues led her to the path of coaching others, why the brain and gut are so interconnected and why they each need to be working well for us to see any long lasting changes, and how journaling, if even occasionally can help stop the spinning thoughts and bring clarity. Michelle is an amazing wealth of knowledge and have helped so any women go from feeling tired in body and mind to energized and thriving. You'' definitely want to slide into her DM's after listening! To contact Michelle: Instagram: @itsmichellekesil Web: www.michellekesil.com

Let's talk about the big D. Divorce. And yes, there is love and connection after having gone through one. That's what Relationship Coach for Divorced Singles, Autumn Starr spills the tea on in this episode of Life Over Brunch. Autumn talks us through the deep emotional aspect of what is is like for people who go through divorce, how they can choose what they want next, and ways to go about feeling fulfilled once they are on the other side. As a single mother to 4 boys, Autumn used her own divorce to, instead of stagnate, create a useful opportunity for others she saw going through the same experiences she had tackled. Waiting to help make the journey more clear, she began her coaching program. She offers, not only 2 HUGE tips on what those in the midst of or after a divorce can do to better navigate their circumstance, but she also sheds a light on how we are each worthy of choosing ourselves, how the boundaries we create dictate how we show up in the world, that all of our relationships are mirrors of ourselves and so much more. This is a must listen AND a have to share with a friend you know will benefit kind of episode. To get in touch with Autumn: Instagram: @trueautumnstarr

You just can't get enough of Katie Malone! Katie Malone is a social media and mom biz mentor that helps so many women figure out the in's and out's and how that heck do you do that's of the social media game. We chatted all things Reels and TikTok (her happy place), how to authentically build relationship on Instagram and how that benefits you long term, along with ways to engage on social that don't cost a penny. Katie also takes us to school on the instagram bio, how to craft the clearest one and why it is important that this small, very few characters allowed space means a great deal for potential new clients. Outside of the social media universe, Katie shared how it was going from a full time corporate job to making the decision to create her own business all while being a full time mom. It is in her service to others approach at all things that you can truly see how her selfless nature, although ready to help anyone in need, also can balance knowing what she needs and making those things happen as well. This episode is going yo have you changing up how you do business on the inter webs for certain! You can reach Katie: Instagram: @heykatiemalone On instagram in her bio are links to those upcoming events she mentioned the 1st of which, Social Media Camp Summit,May 5th, she gifted you 10% off with code: KATIE10 - MOB-CON is June 6th She's on Clubhouse every Tuesday at 1pm And stay tuned for the Mentor Match Program!

Likely you'll listen to this episode twice. Renee Kelly, Women's Empowerment Coach, joins me for episode 59 and her amazing vulnerability, ability to find humor in some of the hardest of her lessons learned will not only endear her to you but will also have you thinking a little deeper about yourself. Renee helps so many women within their sobriety with transitioning from former party girls, or those who have been in living in sobriety find the next step with her Life 2.0 Program. Her on life was the blueprint she was able to use, coming from a place of no self respect, at bottom, and finding the comfort and support in community, she turned it all around and now serves other women in finding their footing. With new program offerings supporting female entrepreneurs, Renee keeps extending that helping hand with grace and humor and you will be sure to walk away from this episode with a full heart. To contact Renee: Instagram: @itsreneekelly Website: www.reneekelly.com

Grab a notebook, something to sip on and get ready to have your mind blown! Adaleta Avdic comes with the knowledge, tips and more in this new episode of Life Over Brunch. She is a powerhouse digital creator who I nicknamed the "Lifeline to all things Lifestyle". From her website, her blog, Instagram, to TikTok, you name it and she's there, not only creating but bringing value and growing. Adaleta's journey started when she and her family came to the US as refugees from Bosnia. She talks candidly about how starting her life there has affected her, even to this day, and how her mothers tenacity made all the difference. She also dives into how it was starting off in the digital creator space, what the landscape for creators and those just getting started looks like now in all mediums, and offers some AMAZING, not heard anywhere else, tips for you to use TODAY to grow on Instagram. Her perspective is not to be missed and neither are the hot takes on what is going to take off in the next few years. Tune in, Take notes, Thrive accordingly!! To follow and connect with Adaleta: Instagram: @adaatude Podcast: @getanadaatudepodcast Website: www.adaatude.com TikTok: @adaatude

How strong is your internal fortitude? Fortitude is having a strong will in the face of danger or pain, and this episode is all about finding and growing that courage of self. Tina Turner's documentary was released the other day entitled, "Tina" and I was blow away by her tenacity but more so her level of self acceptance, growth, and willingness to not live in her past. This episode is all about looking at how a piece Tina Turner's story, the idea that changing the direction of your thoughts changes the direction of your life and that living, mentally in the past, in the failures, in the sorrow only handcuffs you to it and keeps you from thriving. I'm looking forward to your feedback on this one, because I'm sure the few concepts and the few ideas of ways to change the path of your thinking will resonate.

You'll be smarter by the end of this episode, swear! Sitting down at the Life Over Brunch table today, from her home in Oregon, is Life Coach and Motivational Speaker, Rachelle Indra. Rachelle brings to you the no nonsense "how it is" of it all with her motto, "Teaching you the shit they didn't teach in school". With her background in NLP, neuron lingustic programming and her hilarious sense of humor, she and I dove into the deep waters of the old phrase, "what you think you become". She teaches us that, that phrase is true and on a deeply scientific level, as she discusses the physical change in our neuro pathways when we consistently think a thought dove and over, it grows, and thoughts we fail to connect with, well our brains weed out. We also discuss the benefits of seeing help outside of our close circle and why finding a different path to get to the same goal, in time, gets you to a far better and more well fitting place. Rachelle will amaze you and likely have you thinking about thinking! To connect with Rachelle Indra and sign up for her upcoming webinar: "The Neuroscience Behind Why Setting Intentions Will Change Your Life" Instagram: @rachelleindra The link to sign up is in her bio

Sarah Marshall brings fire in this episode! Sarah is the creator of Fifth Element Hair Studio in Bend, Oregon. She created the nontoxic, sustainable salon experience after finding a disconnect between how she was living and what products she was working with. Her journey has opened the doors to provider a container to hold others journey and what is more telling about our personalities then our hair?! Not only did we talk about women embracing their grey, rainbow colored hair and the creation of dreadlocks, but we dove deeper into the truth of those who judge people for their hair, how letting go of generational fears allows for unrestrained self expression, and how the best practice in business is to find the niche that speaks to your skill sets. I couldn't think of a better way to celebration International Women's Day then releasing an episode with Sarah, that speaks straight to the hearts of women allowing them to show up just as they choose to be! To learn more about Sarah Marshall & Fifth Element Studio: Web: www.fifthelementhairstudio.com Address: 45 NW Greeley Ave in Bend, OR Insta: @fifthelementhairstudio @sarahmarshalldoesyourhair Mentioned in the episode: The Blissful Heart Wellness Center Web: www.blissful-heart.com Kiki's: Insta:@kikismustards Web: www.kikismustards.com DM either place to sign up for the collective invitation

Yes. Just. That's about it folks...I kid! This episode is meant for an easy listen with a powerful homework assignment for you to complete...say yes. I talk about the places and the reason why we say a half yes, and the places we allow fear to force us from saying a yes, and how when we finally get the courage to say yes to what feels in alignment for ourselves, that every fiber of our being changes...for the better! Dropping and exclusive on 2 upcoming things and hoping to hear back from you about your own yes, this episode feels like a Snuggie for your soul!

Solo Episode Alert! After watching the documentary, "Framing Britney" I was moved to talk with you about the seemingly sticky spot Britney Spears is in, how unfortunate the past 13 years have been in that regard, and how you have to stop feeding your own fears because they will become the self imposed restrictions of your life. Looking at the legal aspect of conservatorship in general, and my own assumptions as to why it was utilized initially is some of what I dive into, but also I encourage you to release the handcuffs you allow your daily fears to put on you because it is only then where you will find that you can finally thrive. Hope this episode brings you some freedom of thought!

"One persons superfood is another persons kryptonite" That quote from this weeks guest, Functional Diagnostic Nutritional Practitioner and Board Certified Holistic Health Coach, Courtney Bursich, truly sets the tone for our incredible conversation. Courtney says that when most people get to her she is their last stop after having exhausted all medical avenues and health and fitness routines. No matter what they have done, how they have eaten, and as healthy as they try to be, something remains "off". With Courtney's help and her deep intake, looking at each client as a whole person, she helps to, through functional testing and protocols, put the missing pieces to their health puzzle together. When you are only looking at food and fitness and not looking deeper at what is going on at a cellular level, at how heavy metals and gut health being askew can have an effect on the body's systems as a whole, well you miss the mark. This is one episode that is going to change your mind from feeling like you want to give up, feeling like your body has let you down, to seeing there is light a the end of the tunnel as long as you keep advocating for yourself and seek some guidance. To learn more about Courtney: Instagram: @organic_blondie Website: www.organicblondielife.com To learn more about Kiki's Mustards Instagram: @kikismustards Website: www.kikismustards.com

Crack open your craft brews, grab a sipper and get comfy for this impressive conversation. I had the true pleasure of sharing time with Tom Kolicko, film maker and founder of Traverse Image Film Company. Tom showed up with a hefty slice of authenticity and the behind the scenes, behind the scenes of what it is like to be a creative, how he had to navigate pitfalls and even postpartum post film releases. We discussed his films, "100 Year Lease", "ShitBag", "Crafting A Nation", and a few more, and he gave insight into how they came about, how some roads albeit small roads, lead to bigger things and what he teaches his students at University of Colorado Denver to keep them focused not on failure, but on lessons that comes from missing the mark. If you are a creative, know a creative, love documentaries and stories, this episode is going to leave you with a fresh perspective and a "reel" behind the scenes look at what it is like for those who use the camera to share the world with us. Find Tom & Traverse Image: www.traverseimage.com www.thomaskolicko.com 100 Year Lease Stewart funding link: https://gosteward.com/projects/root-shoot-malting/100-year-lease-conservation-easement Crafting A Nation: https://youtu.be/mftpB_qbN1I ShitBag: https://youtu.be/NQP8rex1XsY Lords of Dogtown: https://youtu.be/AUjR4G4yNpY Like Brothers (book) by Mark & Jay Duplass: https://www.amazon.com/Like-Brothers-Mark-Duplass/dp/1101967714 And to find out more about Kiki's Mustards: www.kikismustards.com Pique Tea: www.piquetea.com CODE: KIKISBESTTEA

Come on in and feel the all enveloping glow that is Christina Glickman. This episode brings to you acclaimed author, industry disrupter, motivational speaker, and guru of being unapologetically confident, Christina Glickman. Christina's life work is to be able to help women find the power to unlock their inner self doubts and lead them to blossom in confidence without hesitation. Her new best selling book, "Xtra: The Art Of Being" is a rallying cry for this transformation, assisting women to awaken their "Xtra" and unleash their best selves. We talked about giving ourselves permission to do, to be, to become without seeking it from external forces or people, how sitting in the unknown provides an area for growth, the stories we need to break up with and so much more. This is one conversation you CANNOT miss out on! To learn more about Christina, her book and her now open for enrollment group, Xtra: The Program, find her on Instagram: @christinaglickman The link to enroll is in her bio! One click and you are on your way to confidence. To buy the book, "Xtra: The Art Of Being", head over to Amazon! For Kiki's Mustards: website - kikismustards.com instagram - @kikismustards For Pique Tea: piquetea.com use code: KIKISBESTTEA at check out.

Buy, Sell, Believe in Yourself! The lattes Life Over Brunch episode is a gem! Getting to chat with real estate agent, Leah Gianacopoulos about all things "home" is sure to get you thinking about whether it's time to dive into the housing market. Leah began with PR aspirations but in a little sibling competition fell in love with the real estate arena and has been all locks and keys and new home vibes since then. She shares tips on getting your home ready to be listed, why it is important for everyone, especially women, to consider investing in a home of their own, first time home buyer advantages and if now is the time for anyone to considering buying or selling. Leah also tells us more about her other love, her small business Bronze, a tanning salon, she co-owns with a close friend and the funny way the place she worked in high school she now owns. With stories of how she is a part of beginnings and endings with her clients that will have you heart beating a little quicker, there's no question you don't want to miss this episode! To contain Leah Gianacopoulos: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leahigiaera Email: leah.gianacopoulos@gmail.com

Welcome to a new season of Life Over Brunch! This first episode of the new year brings a quickie to your earbuds and talks all about how if Aaron Burr can overcome what life handed to him (by his own hand) then you can too. When we are able to finally throw away yesterdays trash, let go of the past and stop wondering "what if it went this way", then we can more clearly and efficiently see the present. All that and more in this delicious first episode back. Can't wait to hear what you think!

Wrapping up 2020 with some insights and sharing why Kiki's creation was my Phoenix rising from the ashes. We've done a lot this year. We have endured and changed and morphed and made due. This episode talks about that, but also talks about how NOW is the time to STOP attempting to fit your square peg self into circles that either never did or no longer fit. With all that comes with taking a long hard look in the mirror, I wanted to share with you that, you too can do hard things and how the creation of Kiki's came at an extremely hard moment in my life. It's creation allowed for me to realize that where I was at the time was in the depths of shame and defeat. But, I share the story to show that you too are able to move past any hard circumstance you find yourself in today. It's been one hell of a 365. Wrapping it in a nice bow for you all and with the hope that your next week, no matter the date, is better than today!

You get what you get and you don't get upset! No, I'm not talking about six year olds and candy bars, folks. I'm talking about you dealing with your inner pitfalls in order to move forward. With the winter solstice upon us also bringing in the Jupiter/Saturn Conjunction which hasn't been this close since 1623 and won't be again until 2080, these winds of astrological change are opening up for us to truly have a breakthrough. Here's the deal breaker: If you don't let go of what's been holding you back, holding you down, and keeping you in a holding pattern, you won't be able to experience all the eureka moments waiting for you. This episode gets right to the point and really sets a clear path that you are only in control of one thing...YOU! Can't wait to hear what you think! www.kikismustards.com

What do Kiki's, Al Pacino and Matthew McConaughey have in common? Not much, you are correct but this weeks episode pulls life, business, football and two screen legends all together in what it mean to look closer to yourself to find the joy and let go of the pursuit of happiness to find your balance. Looking at a speech at the end of a film and a speech from Mr. McConaughey and tying the string together to let you know that you, yes you, deserve to exhale.

Prepare to learn what goes on in the mind of a medium in episode 44 with Medium Marisa Liza Pell. Marisa has been channeling the other side for people for over 20 years and in this episode she shares with us the first time she had an experience, what goes on during a reading for her, and how she has shifted in what this new year has brought. Hearing more abut her adoption, and how she has, over the past several months, transitioned into more online and live shows she created , "The Porch", "The Office", and The Lounge" bringing energy updates and so much more to the fans she can't see in person. She also shares with us her new 30 Day manifesto course called, Dream Driver, and how we all need to learn to open up to allow not only positive energy to flow, but also to help us in getting where we want to be! You can learn more about all of Marisa's offerings at: Website: www.connectionbeyond.com Instagram: @marisalizapell Facebook: Medium Marisa Liza Pell

Andrea Fagenholz brings all the comforts to our souls in episode 43! A hypnotherapist and practitioner of EFT (emotional freedom technique/tapping), NLP (Neuro linguistic programming)among other energy works, Andrea opens up and shares with us that "we are all healers" and have the ability "right at our finger tips. We chat about the difficulty some find in transiting from old roles that no longer suit them, acknowledging what you truly want in a language that will open you up to abundance, how hypnotherapy actually works, and she even shares how all the modalities she practices worked to help guide her home birth. This episode will leave you feeling more open, more willing to do the internal work to make your external experience exactly what you desire it to be! You can find Andrea on instagram: @curiouslypresent Her website: www.curiouslypresent.com In either of those spots you can sign up to work with her one-on-one or sign up for her upcoming workshops! If you are in Costa Mesa, California, you can find her at: Magnolia Wellness~2900 Bristol Street, Building G, Suite 106 www.magnoliawellnessoc.com

I'm forever your Hype Girl! Episode 42 is me giving YOU all that you need to kick off those dusty thoughts of negativity and pump you up to move ahead. We all need a hype girl and I am yours in this episode. Giving you perspective on preconceived notions (of self), how our ego stifles our progress, acknowledging the abilities you have and seeing the abilities you have within that others see but you may be blind to in the MEAT in this tasty Life Over Brunch sandwich.

Brittney Baker is saving the world one cookie at a time, in a way that we non-allergy having folk tend not to think about. Brittney is the founder and baker behind FOMO Baking Company, an allergen free bakery that is conscientious of no cross contamination but also brings the best flavor in assorted cookie bites for all to love. FOMO's cookie bites are gluten free, dairy free, egg free, peanut free, tree nut free, and soy free. We talked about Brittney's departure from her legal career into baking as a result of her celiac diagnosis in 2012 in her second year of law school. From that diagnosis and her work on the legal side with other food brands, she felt a burning fire to want to bring others a safe treat she herself sought and couldn't find in the market place. Following your passion, dealing with naysayers and mansplaining, the misconceptions about alternative ingredient baking, Brittney shares how her "it's now or never" attitude that lead her to be able to, today, provide a sweet solace to those who may not have been able to safely find one in cookies before. Tune in for all the tasty ear nuggets! She shared with Life Over Brunch listenings a discount code for 15% off, using: Lifeoverbrunch15 at check out to enjoy these fit for any foodie bites at home. To order or learn more about FOMO Baking Co, visit the website at: fomobaking.com insta: @fomobakingco Facebook: Fomobakingco

Gina Bradley brings the calm, transformational properties of the open water into your living room in episode 40! Gina is the CEO and Founder of Paddle Diva, a SUP (stand up paddle boarding) experience unlike any others. Gina created her method to be accessible to everyone and the Paddle Diva experience will leave you with a strong sense of accomplishment, clarity of mind and calmness of spirit, and fully empowered. We talked all things water, how it all started and how her teachings on the water to her students led to her first book, "Ten Guiding Principles to Finding Balance on the Water and Life". Finding the positive, smiling hourly, digging deep and enjoying the ride are just a few that we dove into. From her start in the marketing world, motherhood, growing a small business which is truly a community, in her own backyard and aiming to bring more people, world wide, the joy she finds in nature, and food is what this episode has in store for you. You don't want to miss out! To learn more about Gina: Instagram: @PaddleDive Web: PaddleDiva.com Book: available via amazon

Hitting you with some perspective in episode 39, I take a look at Doc Rivers, Head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers, five rules for life coming from his episode on the Netflix series. Doc Rivers tells it how it is, keeps it real and provides for each of us a blueprint for rising up, moving forward and winning in life, on the court and in business. My interpretation of his rules is what this episode is bringing, taking them off the court and how to implement them into your even day life, knowing they are going to simply, make you a better person. Enjoy this episode, leave a review to let me know what you think!

Dr. Lauren Hazzouri comes with it in Episode 38 and I had no doubt she would! While bread baking was involved with our tasty conversation, Lauren also hit with some amazing life takeaways. Knowing when you have become enough for yourself, giving yourself permission to stop performing, and we dive into imposter syndrome and how it affects people pursuing their dreams. Lauren also talked about how doing good for those around you, your community, can help to invigorate your own internal world and spoke of how her daughter, Ava, through her own self awareness of how tutoring had helped her, started a free tutoring program, online, because "everyone deserves access to help". This episode is going to give your brain something to "chew" on but is certain to have you taking your AirPods out and saying, "I feel that" To find out more about Dr. Lauren Hazzouri: Insta: @dr_lauren Online: hazzouripsychology.com The Study Hard Project -studyhardproject.com

Inhale, exhale and make that decision! Yes, this episode has us dive into how we stalemate our growth, our dreams, our desires by lingering in indecision and allowing fear to take the wheel. Giving you great steps to unlock the ability within you to decide, finally, your new path, Episode 37 does not disappoint. Add bonus, I let the cat out of the bag about the upcoming 'Side Hustle Accelerator' Webinar that was sent just for you! This free opportunity comes with excellent downloads with the three strategies I will discuss, plus a blueprint for next steps and my help peeling away where you are to get to where you want to be! This webinar aims to help the idea you have bubbling up, the side hustle you want to get more out of and even your business you have established to put new spark and fresh eyes on growth. After getting so many emails asking how I did what I did with Kiki's, this was one of the best ways I could help where there was no help when I started. I sure would have signed up for this freebie! To sign up to get more info about the Side Hustle Accelerator, you can click this link: https://kiki-s-mustards.mykajabi.com/kiki-s-email-list or visit Instagram.com/kikismustards and hit the link in the bio!

Can't wait to get you all thirty with this Juicy, Balanced, Unfiltered, Innovative, Drinkable Episode! I had the pleasure of chatting all thing small biz, entrepreneur and yes, tasty craft beer with the CEO of RadCraft, Emily Hutto. RadCraft was founded by Emily in 2012, and is the craft beer co-op. In their own words, "We provide communications support to barley crafters. Our partners are makers of thoughtful products and cultivators of radical ideas. We’re a passionate bunch of wordsmiths, storytellers, grammar enthusiasts and fermentation scientists. Most importantly— we speak beer, fluently." And while we did dive in on the connect, ,marketing, and PR side of Emily's life, we also discussed what it takes to not only manifest what you want in life and business but how to turn that desire into reality, the importance of the relationships in your life, and moving through fear to get to your destination. Beer geeks never fear there is talk of hops, notes, and mouthfeel so dive right in! You can find more out about RadCraft at radcraftbeer.com and also @radcraftbeer on Instagram and send Emily a message. Listen until the end of this fire episode because I left a tasty treat for you all at the end!

Episode 35 is hot and dirty! Bringing you thoughts on the simple fact that "Having does not equal Happiness". We want things all day long. We want the raise, the car, the fitness goals, the purse, but will HAVING these things bring the joy you are really seeking? Likely not. Giving you two sides of the coin in this chat, I cover how sitting in "wanting" only leads to unhappiness, but if you truly desire something you have to work to get it. Quick, to the point, and sure to change your perspective or at least get you thinking, "Stop Wanting What You Don't Have"brings you some tips on how to move forward to reach what you truly want and let go of the "wanting" that is holding you back.

This episode is going to shine the light in all the dark places you forgot you needed to connect to in yourself! Talking with Julianne Vaccaro, somatic sexologist, we uncover what it is about embodiment and how getting deeper into yourself opens doors throughout all aspects of your life. Julianne shares her journey into the world of somatic sexology and how all of her learning and education and trying to marry two different worlds of thought brought her to the space she is now in, guiding others to be open to healing and growing. within themselves. Covering so many topics from the need we all have to dig in and do the shadow work, acknowledging where shame comes into play in our sexuality, how the culture defines sex and how skewed that definition is from the reality of our experience, feminine and masculine polarities, how drama resides in our body and "the way you show up in the bedroom is the way you show up in life". This is one episode you may want a notebook for! You can find more about Julianne on instgram @juliannevaccaro

Episode 33 brings you one of my father's favorite lines, "So what, who cares". He tells me this all the time when I start going down the comparison train in my head and I knew it was something you all needed to hear too! Stop Keeping Up With The Joneses talks all about how our deep dive, mentally, in comparing ourselves, our goals, our desires, to the seeming success of those around us, leading us to think we can't even achieve our mark, is what takes us off course in the first place. Comparison comes from a deeper place than just the screen in your hand and I tackle where it grows from so you can weed that out of your mental garden! A quick episode to get your game face back on, to give your scrolling finger a break, and help to get you out of your head and back on track to reach the goals you seek!

I am on one in this episode. Inspired after watching "The Last Dance" on Netflix, so many lesson that I already knew came to light on the courts the Bulls traveled with Michale Jordan and the Reston the all-star line up. Taking pages out of the books of those magnetic athletes, I talk about how accepting who you are turns up the fire inside of you to truly accomplish anything you set you mind to. That what you do, in any facet of your life or business is never going to be enough for everyone but that your mindset makes your reality so outside forces don't decide your path or your success. And, after being personally fired up watching the drive and tenacity of those professionals, I discuss how any of the struggles we may have been through or may be experiencing right now can't hold us down, they must be fought through, learned from, and then left int he rear view and we excelled forward with the knowledge that the strengths that are innately within us already will be fostered in fire. I hope you walk away from this episode with a new found sense or worthiness and awareness that you are able to get to where you want to be!

Another Solo episode hitting big with "Who Are You Doing It For?" Looking at how our internal world, what we think, what we tell ourselves, and how that manifests into either positive outside, external experience or if it keeps us stuck doing things for everyone else except ourselves. Noting the importance of establishing boundaries and how they can help in our work life but also our personal life in actually speaking to what we need. Being able to truly take a look inside at what you what, need, desire, and how to stop self-sabotaging in order to get it, and manifest the external joy we seek is the guts of this episode! Dive in and let me know what you think!

Episode 30 is all about putting a mirror up and taking the time to honestly look at all you are, finding acceptance in your own negatives and positives and truly opening yourself up in order to not only connect with others but to allow yourself to be seen and in doing so, maybe seeing yourself for the first time without judgement. We have a knack at pushing away and avoiding the harder truths within us that need to be unpacked, tackled, and listened to in order to free ourselves from the burdens they bring into our daily lives. Today I hope to give you the permission you have been seeking to look at the tough stuff just beneath your surface, roll around with it, feel uncomfortable, so that you are able to move beyond it, healthily out it to rest and show you that so much more joy comes from opening up not only to others but to yourself. Hope you enjoy this solo episode. Be sure to share, like and leave your review!

In this episode I talk about the mental river we all tread when we only focus on the negative, be it in life, work or relationships, and how important it is to STOP WATERING DEAD PLANTS, or give energy to those things that no longer provide us joy. It takes work, effort and time but once you begin to not only acknowledge the places that are no longer worth tending to, it frees you upper some amazing opportunities. Listen in and let me know your thoughts or if you've ever seen the shift your life has taken when you start forcing your thoughts in a positive mindset on a daily basis.

In this episode of Life Over Brunch I have the pleasure of talking with Alison Bruhn and Delia Folk the Mother and Daughter co-founding team of The Style That Binds Us. The Style The Binds Us is a lifestyle brand and community of women who want to live a stylish and fearless lifestyle. Created as a coming together of both mom and daughters shared love of fashion and culture, the pair is changing the way style content and storytelling is presented by delivering style with substance through in-depth interviews that dig beneath the surface. We talked about how they come up with the idea for the brand, what Delia has experienced in her work in the fashion industry and how it helps her to have a unique and worldly perspective helping emerging brands, We also spoke about how Alison was hesitant at first to make the leap into a second career, but the pay off was greater than the fear. To learn more about The Style That Binds Us you can find them online. Website: thestylethebindsus.com Instagram: @alisonbruhn @deliafolk @thestylethatbindsus

Diving into the messy aspects of grief in this episode. Whether it stems from loss of life, loss of health, or loss of business, grief comes up for each of us in different ways. Using my own recent experience in navigating the choppy waters of this emotional state, I share with you what happened, how I got through it (badly), and how there is a silver lining waiting for each of us, no matter how long it take us to get there, as long as we are willing to look inside, sit with our feelings and do the work.

Welcome back! January was long, but Life Over Brunch is back and urging you to flex your confidence muscle. We get so watered down by feedback, negative and positive, and in this episode I talk about how to find the strength you need internally in order to navigate what comes at you externally, in business and life! This is a quick on your don't want to miss out on. Let me know what you think in the comments!

Welcome to 2020 and the 25th episode of Life Over Brunch. I got to chat with OhHi Beverage co-founder, Ska Brewing Partner, Ska Fabricating c0-founder Matt Vincent about all things THC seltzers, brews, and what it takes to get where you want to be. Matt has been growing and collaborating on brands and brews for 25 years now and he shares his insights and real life hustle that got him to where he is today. This is a masterclass in marketing, brand development and the true meaning of teamwork. Bring an entrepreneur and a husband and father, Matt shares that finding balance in both worlds takes time, the ability ti check himself, and having a solid team around him in order to learn how to trust in delegating. Tune into this fire episode, you won't be disappointed!

Happy 2020 Brunchers! This is my love letter to you episode! The new year and a new decade is upon us and it is time for MASSIVE ACTION. No more sinking beneath the weighty things that held us down and held us back in years prior. This new year is all about YOU, and you taking BIG STEPS to unleash what is hidden just below the surface. The 24th episode in the 1st year of the Life Over Brunch Podcast and I am grateful to each of you for lending an ear for all that this podcast has brought you. Please send over a message about what more you'd like to here in 2020 and I will be sure to get it on the inter webs! Cheers y'all. Here's to YOU!

Yep, it is time for you to get that post-it note out and slip out the backdoor. It's time for you to break up with the insecurity that has been holding you back! I hear your "But wait, what if I just...", it is not going to work this time. What you are afraid to look into, what you feel is fear keeping you from goals, or even a post, is insecurity and in this episode we talk about asking better questions to move past it. Taking from my own business experience and from the stories of friends, we chat all about the "what if's" and the "why nots" in holding on to or letting go of insecurity! Dive in and let me know how it has affected you!

Episode 22 coming with a strong message about VISIBILITY! You have to show up or no one will know what is going on with you, your dream, or your goals. You need to show up even when it feels tough, messy, a little unpredictable, and even when you think you may fail. The time for sitting on the sidelines in the shadows or self-doubt is OVER!

What are you doing with your power? This episode has me asking YOU, yes YOU, what are you doing to encourage and support the next person coming up? How community shapes all of us and how we are all a lighthouse for people we don't even know are watching. Hoping to get your feedback as you dive in and honestly ask yourself, How will you use your power and your platform to help.

This tasty episode is THE 20TH of Life Over Brunch and it couldn't have been better with the first ever couple, co-collaborators and creator of Meet the Source, Roxanna Golkar and Bradley Reitler! The dupes dives into how their making of raw almond milk for themselves translated into their first business Rawmond Milk and then Meet The Source - An Unbakery which is dolling out some of the most delicious and sought after raw, allergy free, "baked" goods. Based out of California, we talked all things growing a small business, the importance of community, and never giving up, while they gave a look inside what it takes to be a couple in business. Tune in and enjoy this 20th episode!

Way too excited to stick to the script! Chatted all about my upcoming event on November 20th called "Get Out of Your Own Way~Motivate Beyond Stuck in Business & Life" at Electric City BakeHouse. Besides the awesome actionable steps you'll be filled up and refreshed to leave with, I will be talking about my 3 Steps To Progress. In this episode I talked about step 1, Perfection is a Lie. That we need to be courageous enough to know that our progress through self-doubt, through pain, and resistance is the perfection and that perfection in and of itself is a non-existent entity. If I could hug you through an episode this would be one of them!

In this episode, I share with you my new motto of living in Radical Worthiness. It took me some time to find my way here but once I removed the roadblocks, recognizing that feelings of worth, or lack thereof, were holding myself and my business back, I dove in and the rest has been incredible. Hoping for you to take away actionable steps to incorporate this mindset into your daily life, business, and relationship!

In this episode, well it could have gone on for two more hours chatting with Sara Weinreb about all things sustainable living. Sara is a freelance writer, strategist, and facilitator for businesses focused on social and environmental change. "I care deeply about wellness, stress reduction, mindful and sustainable living, and supporting my community with their physical wellbeing and the wellbeing of their businesses." With such a wealth of knowledge to share and our time limited we covered "Fast Fashion" and how giants in the quick turnover world are making more clothes than can actually be sold and how making a choice in your wardrobe can have positive effects in how things are made. Diving into the food world, we discussed greenwashing along with how to better spot what is healthier to snack on. Being extremely open Sara shared about how her chronic cancer diagnosis a few year back shifted her mindset and lead her to learn more about adaptogens and how to better set her internal self up for healing. A real pleasure getting to soak up so much from this woman this week. Enjoy! You can find Sara on Instagram: @saraweinreb Her Website: saraweinreb.com There you can find the articles she has published on the topics we covered and so much more!