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Marita is a money and mindset coach focused on helping young professionals transform their relationship with money, tackle their debt, and build future plans to support their dreams and aspirations.After paying off over $120K in student loans in 3 years, she developed a passion for helping others overcome similar challenges and find financial freedom.Marita's coaching philosophy blends her personal experience with a holistic approach to help her clients heal old wounds, build repeatable habits, and make money “easy.”This episode is sponsored by Vapor Fresh.CONNECT WITH MARITA@maritaraecoachingWebsiteCONNECT WITH LAUREN@litupwithlo@litupwithlopodcastWebsiteFacebook

Bethany Holmes is a Wellness Blogger, Certified Holistic Health & Wellness Coach, Reiki Practitioner and Spiritual Interior Designer. Bethany received her coaching certification from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition based out of New York City. Prior to becoming a health coach, Bethany earned her degree in Communications and PR from Michigan State University and worked in Human Resources for 6 years before entering the health and wellness world. In 2015, Bethany underwent emergency brain surgery to save her life from a hemorrhage. From that experience, Bethany started on a healing journey and was inspired to put her focus into health and wellness and help others live their best lives. For 4 years Bethany worked with individuals both one on one and in group settings guiding them to release their fears, heal their traumas, practice mindfulness and become the best vibrant versions of themselves. Recently Bethany has pivoted her career into a new business called spiritual design by b which is all about helping people energetically up level their spaces to improve their well-being. This episode is sponsored by Vapor Fresh.CONNECT WITH BETHANY@bethanyaholmes@spiritualdesignbybWebsiteCONNECT WITH LAUREN@litupwithlo@litupwithlopodcastWebsiteFacebook

MaryKate Schmidt is the creator and founder of Movement By MK, a community that focuses on using movement as medicine and empowering women to feel their best through fitness! MK has overcome struggles with yo-yo dieting, binge eating, lack of self worth, and the on and off lifestyle so she works to instill self confidence in women and help them understand the diet doesn't have to start Monday. She built her brand on community and her primary focus is to bring the community together through her LIVE workouts, on demand platform, in person workouts, and retreats! In this episode, we talk about movement as medicine, building confidence through fitness, moving across the country, founding a business, entrepreneurship, her relationship (all the juicy deets!), and making her parents proud doing an unconventional job (spoiler alert - she cries!!!). CONNECT WITH MKMK's InstagramWebsiteCONNECT WITH LAUREN@litupwithlo@litupwithlopodcastWebsiteFacebook

Collagen is an essential protein that helps support strong hair, skin, nails, and joints. We lose the ability to synthesize it as we age. Copina Co's herbalist-approved blends are plant-based, vegan, gluten-free, and non-gmo and work to boost your body's natural collagen production without the use of animal products.Carolyn Yachachin's journey to starting a beauty company centered around empowerment and body positivity actually began from her own struggles with cystic acne. She started getting hormonal acne at 25. What changed was when she decided to take her health into her own hands and heal with holistic medicine, adaptogens, and stress management and when she realized that no one is perfect and that millions of women were going through the same thing as me - the thing was, few we're talking about it! She saw not only the healing power of plant medicine to boost her overall health and heal her skin from within, but also the power of self-love.She started Copina Co. to empower all to live their happiest, healthiest, most vibrant lives exactly as they are now. She got tired of beauty being tied to perfectionism and wanted to create space to build a new definition of beauty. It's one that rests on the fact that you're at your most beautiful when you're highlighting what you love most about yourself and loving your body and your life. You can be perfectly imperfect and be beautiful. Life is too short to spend it chasing perfection when you're already beautiful as you are!She discovered the wonders of plant medicine to boost collagen production in our bodies and help us deal with the demands of modern life when she began exploring holistic medicine. Copina Co's plant-based adaptogenic collagen blends are made with the best science-backed ingredients.In PART 2, we get into the ups and the downs of founding a business, how to design a product from origination to getting it on shelves (shelves like Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters and Erewhon!), bootstrapping your business, and so much more. CONNECT WITH CAROLYNCarolyn's InstagramCopina Co's InstagramWebsiteUse code LITUPWITHLO15 for 15% offCONNECT WITH LAUREN@litupwithlo@litupwithlopodcastWebsiteFacebook

Collagen is an essential protein that helps support strong hair, skin, nails, and joints. We lose the ability to synthesize it as we age. Copina Co's herbalist-approved blends are plant-based, vegan, gluten-free, and non-gmo and work to boost your body's natural collagen production without the use of animal products.Carolyn Yachachin's journey to starting a beauty company centered around empowerment and body positivity actually began from her own struggles with cystic acne. She started getting hormonal acne at 25. What changed was when she decided to take her health into her own hands and heal with holistic medicine, adaptogens, and stress management and when she realized that no one is perfect and that millions of women were going through the same thing as me - the thing was, few we're talking about it! She saw not only the healing power of plant medicine to boost her overall health and heal her skin from within, but also the power of self-love.She started Copina Co. to empower all to live their happiest, healthiest, most vibrant lives exactly as they are now. She got tired of beauty being tied to perfectionism and wanted to create space to build a new definition of beauty. It's one that rests on the fact that you're at your most beautiful when you're highlighting what you love most about yourself and loving your body and your life. You can be perfectly imperfect and be beautiful. Life is too short to spend it chasing perfection when you're already beautiful as you are!She discovered the wonders of plant medicine to boost collagen production in our bodies and help us deal with the demands of modern life when she began exploring holistic medicine. Copina Co's plant-based adaptogenic collagen blends are made with the best science-backed ingredients.In PART 1, we talk about ways to find mindfulness, the power of being still, spirituality, Harry Potter (!!!), holistic tips for healing acne, and so much more. CONNECT WITH CAROLYNCarolyn's InstagramCopina Co's InstagramWebsiteUse code LITUPWITHLO15 for 15% offCONNECT WITH LAUREN@litupwithlo@litupwithlopodcastWebsiteFacebook

Morgan Raphael is the Chicago-based creator behind Bun Undone and Bun Undone Self-Care Society, a community, e-book and journal. Her mission is to share attainable wellness, positivity, and self-care practices to help you embrace yourself and step into your power.In this episode we talk ALL about self-care (of course), rebuilding after heartbreak ("breaking up to break through"), what's next for Self-Care Society (SO juicy - you heard it hear first!), spirituality, manifestation, angel numbers, signs from the universe, and SO much more!CONNECT WITH MORGANInstagramWebsite Shop Self Care Society e-book and journalUse code LITUP15 for 15% off CONNECT WITH LAUREN@litupwithlo@litupwithlopodcastWebsiteFacebook

Rachel McClusky, originally from Chicago, is an LA based fitness instructor and founder of Recharge Wellness Co. Rachel has been teaching fitness for the last seven years specializing in beat driven HIIT she created The Recharge Method as a way to connect the mind and body while moving and creating a release. Her passion is within music and movement and you are guaranteed to feel stronger, both mentally and physically after her class.  Rachel's Recharge Wellness Events offer women a space to connect through panel style and workshop based events all around the world. She is currently hosting all events and retreats virtually!In today's episode, we talk about pivoting in your career, moving to feel good, founding your own business, hosting retreats, self-care, and so much more! CONNECT WITH RACHEL@rachelmccluskyRecharge MethodRecharge Wellness RetreatsCONNECT WITH LAUREN@litupwithlo@litupwithlopodcastWebsiteFacebookBaxter Blue LITUP15 for 15% off

Meghan is a dancer, fitness trainer, journalist and creator of CitySweat. CitySweat was founded on her passion to fuse fitness and dance in a space where everyone can stand in their own spotlight and celebrate themselves. She trained as a dancer for 20 years and always used fitness as a supplement to her dancing. CitySweat is a dance-inspired, low impact training method that serves as a celebration of movement through self-love, hard work, and community. Whether you are dreaming of becoming a professional dancer or just love to celebrate life, we all come together to upgrade to the best version of ourselves. And it's a party!In this episode, we talk about working on the set of In the Heights as assistant to the choreographer (!!!) and all the behind the scenes juice, the life of a professional dancer, founding CitySweat during the pandemic, and the importance of community and morning routines.CONNECT WITH MEGHAN@meghanmcferranOn-demand platform: https://www.meghanmcferran.com/on-demand30-day challenges: https://www.meghanmcferran.com/monthly-challengeThe Best Fitness Instructors in NYC articleCONNECT WITH LAUREN@litupwithlo@litupwithlopodcastWebsiteFacebook

Emily Groden was handling mergers and acquisitions at a Chicago law firm when an episode of Netflix's “Chef's Table” got her thinking about a whole new career path. She cold emailed the founder of Alinea and ended up as general counsel of a three Michelin star restaurant. She followed her passion for food and it brought her to an amazing opportunity, which then led her to founding her own company!With  the  arrival  of  her  daughter  in  2018,  she knew  she wouldn't  have  as  much  time  to  cook.  But  she didn't  want  her  family  to  subsist  solely  on  takeout.  She needed  something  around  the  house  that  was  tasty,  nutritious,  &  ready  at  a  moment's  notice.  She settled  on  frozen  mini-waffles:  a  crowd-pleaser  that  wouldn't  spoil  &  would  be  satisfying  as  breakfast  or  a snack. There  wasn't  an  option  on  the  market  that  checked  all  of  my  boxes,  so  she  started  tinkering  with  recipes.  She  was  hyper-focused  on  keeping  her  mini-waffles  clean:  no  refined  sugars,  no  dairy,  &  no  preservatives.  Flavored  only  by  real  fruits,  vegetables,  nuts,  &  spices.  To  ensure  my  ingredient  list  would  be  as  lean  as  possible,  she made  everything  from  scratch,  including  her  mixed  berry  jam. After  months  of  experimenting,  she settled  on  her  first  4  flavors.  she was  so  excited  by  the  results  that  Ishe had  to  share  them.  Just  like  that,  Evergreen  was  born.CONNECT WITH EMILY & EVERGREEN@eatevergreenWebsiteEmily's story in the WSJCONNECT WITH LAUREN@litupwithlo@litupwithlopodcastWebsiteFacebook

Ashley Nickelsen, a serial snacker since birth, is the Founder & Chief Snack Officer of B.T.R. Bar. Ashley started the company in honor of her parents, determined to pass on their legacy and inspire the world to be BOLD, TENACIOUS & RESILIENT. Five years ago, both of Ashley's parents were diagnosed with rare forms of cancer. As their caretaker, working full-time, Ashley was constantly on-the-go, inhaling so-called "better-for-you" bars and bites high in sugar with ingredients she couldn't pronounce. With a background in nutrition & food studies, Ashley craved a snack with a "BTR" ingredient profile that also served a functional purpose. And that's how B.T.R. Bar was born. In this episode, we talk all about the B.T.R. story and mission behind it, as well as every podcast, book, and resource that Ashley recommends for entrepreneurs! From taking care of her parents as they died of cancer, to the meaning behind being BOLD, TENACIOUS, AND RESILIENT, Ashley's story is SO beautiful and inspiring, and it was a JOY to speak with her! She is one of the most positive and joyful humans I have ever met and I know her parents would be so proud of her company built on CLEAN, superfood, adaptogenic snacks that are functional as well as delicious.CONNECT WITH ASHLEY & BTR BAR@btr.bar LITUPWITHLO FOR 10% OFFWebsiteCONNECT WITH LAUREN@litupwithlo@litupwithlopodcastWebsiteFacebook

Ben Harris aka The Fear Guy is a fear alchemist and intuitive guide. Rooted in love and the superpower of belief in himself and others, Ben is a testament of what possibilities arise when you love fear and trust your inner knowing.His strong sense of self continues to lead him on an ever-present journey of life. Ben's path has pivoted many times, in many directions. These broad experiences have created a platform to understand and support clients in overcoming their deepest fears as they return home to themselves.In this episode, we talk manifestation, meditation, journaling, past lives, human design, FEAR, Ben's podcast, Ben's transition from corporate America to rap to a career in fear, and SO MUCH MORE. My most spiritual and soulful interview yet! CONNECT WITH BEN@the.fear.guyWebsiteRetreatsCONNECT WITH LAUREN@litupwithlo@litupwithlopodcastWebsiteFacebook

Ali Bonar is founder & CEO of Oat Haus, a food company that makes Granola Butter: the first-ever spreadable granola. After struggling with food & her body for over a decade, Ali's mission in life is to help others going through the same. She lives in Philadelphia with her boyfriend Eric and dog, Squishy. You can follow along at @alibonar or @oathaus.In this episode, we talk all things entrepreneurship, founding a granola butter company after healing from an eating disorder, co-founding a company with your significant other, moving to Philly from San Diego, forcing ourselves to be pre-med in college till we figured our what we wanted to do, and healing from an autoimmune disorder.CONNECT WITH ALI@alibonar@alicastCONNECT WITH LAUREN@litupwithlo@litupwithlopodcastWebsiteFacebook

Siffat Haider is a former magazine editor turned wellness and lifestyle entrepreneur. When she was undergoing personal health issues, she took matters into her own hands and sought solace from herbal remedies. Through working with and learning from leading wellness experts, Haider, along with her partner Nishant Samantray, founded Arrae, an all-natural supplement brand, to help people feel their best day-to-day.  Arrae is beloved by celebrities and influencers alike, from Molly Sims to Melissa Wood.In this episode, we talk about founding a wellness brand (including the 3 books that were the most influential), working with her husband, launching a blog and podcast, meditation, future you journaling, Dr. Joe Dispenza, the nitty gritty details of Siffat's morning and evening skincare routines, one of my favorite restaurants in NYC, and so much more!CONNECT WITH SIFFAT@siffhaider@arrae.coIcing and Glitter BlogArrae's WebsiteThe Dream Bigger PodcastArrae in Us MagazineCONNECT WITH LAUREN@litupwithlo@litupwithlopodcastWebsiteFacebook

Undercover Snacks is a covert operation, crafting delicious chocolate snacks that are secretly better for you. Satisfying even the truest chocoholics, Undercover Snacks offer tasty, guilt-free, gluten-free and allergen-friendly treats made with superfood protein. The WBENC-certified woman-owned company launched in 2017 as CEO/Founder Diana Levy's innovative solution for her own healthier chocolate cravings, and those of her daughters diagnosed with Celiac Disease. Undercover Snacks are safely made in the company's custom-engineered, chocolate factory East Hanover, NJ. Find its five everyday flavors of chocolate quinoa crisps in over 9,000 stores (soon), on Amazon and at UndercoverSnacks.com.CONNECT WITH DIANA, ARIELLE & UNDERCOVER SNACKSWebsiteInstagramCONNECT WITH LAURENInstagramWebsiteFacebook

Erika Welsh is one of the co-founders of Wild Friends. Wild Friends is a female-founded natural foods company that specializes in nut butters. Erika and her best friend Keeley started the company in 2011 when they were college students in Eugene, OR. Wild Friends makes a variety of nut & seed butters with simple, friendly ingredients. They are a Certified B-Corp and have a giveback program called Fuel Her Future where they donate 1% of their sales to programs that help to empower women and girls to chase their dreams.In this episode, we talk about dropping out of college to follow a dream and get into all the details behind the scenes of their appearance on Shark Tank! CONNECT WITH ERIKA & WILD FRIENDSWebsiteInstagramCONNECT WITH LAURENInstagramWebsiteFacebookOTHER RESOURCESWild Friends on Shark TankWild Friends in Forbes 30 Under 30@rachlmansfield@shutthekaleup

Kailey Donewald is a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and wellness advocate who spent the last 10 years traveling and living in places like India and Indonesia studying under leading practitioners in the fields of yoga, meditation, Eastern medicine, and alternative therapies.  It was here she first discovered the powerful connection between diet and disease - having healed herself of several chronic conditions through a nutrient-dense, plant-based diet alone. In this episode, we talk about leaving consulting to travel and complete a 200 hour yoga training in India as well as a raw juice cleanse in Bali. We learn all about Kailey's journey into holistic health as a coach & yogi, and how she used that knowledge to take on the ice cream industry with her functional gelato. Her rich, creamy gelato is packed with plant-based nutrition and is made with certified organic young Thai coconut meat, potent superfoods, adaptogens, medicinal mushrooms, and just a hint of low-glycemic coconut sugar.CONNECT WITH KAILEY & SACRED SERVEInstagramWebsiteLO15 for 15% off Sacred ServeCONNECT WITH LAURENInstagramWebsiteFacebookOTHER RESOURCESApply to Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN) USE MY NAME FOR $2,000 OFF TUITIONIIN Curriculum GuideSacred Serve in MBG

Alysia Pope is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Wellness Expert and Founder of PurelyPope living in Los Angeles, CA. Alysia doesn't believe in resolutions or quick fixes, but rather that we should love ourselves and make ourselves our #1 priority year round. Her wellness philosophy all roots back to self love. Part of that is the belief that we can both love ourselves and want to better ourselves at the same time. In fact, constantly wanting to be your best self is the ultimate form of self love! In this episode, we talk about taking the plunge to full-time health coaching after being laid off from her event planning job, her career in wellness events (and all the deets about interviewing Lauryn Evarts Bosstick aka the Skinny Confidential), how she met her fiance (hint: in Greece!), wedding planning, LOVING ourselves and our bodies, and so much more!CONNECT WITH ALYSIAInstagramWebsite CONNECT WITH LAURENInstagramWebsiteFacebook OTHER RESOURCESApply to Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN) USE MY NAME FOR $2,000 OFF TUITIONIIN Curriculum GuideEaton HempThe Daily Stoic Journey to the HeartFive MinutesJournalBelieve It by Jamie Kern LimaThe Skinny Confidential Ed MylettLewis Howes 

Samantha Abrams is the Co-Founder and Head of Marketing of Emmy's Organics, which she founded in 2009 alongside her partner (in life & business), Ian Gaffney. Emmy's Organics came from their shared desire to take real ingredients and turn them into something delicious that everyone could enjoy. Emmy's has grown over the last ten years into a nationally recognized brand that can be found in over 20,000 stores nationwide like Whole Foods Market, Sprouts, Wegmans and CVS.In this episode, we get into all of the details, from idea to execution, of founding a successful cookie company built on real ingredients, starting in a small kitchen in Ithaca with her then-boyfriend, now-husband! We talk about sourcing ingredients (even visiting the coconuts in Sri Lanka that make up the base of their cookie!).  We discuss working with your significant other  and tips and tricks to make it smoother! We also discuss Samantha's struggle with adrenal fatigue and how she overcame it.CONNECT WITH EMMY'S ORGANICSInstagramWebsiteCONNECT WITH LAURENInstagramWebsiteFacebook

"What is your gift?" is the ONE question I ask every single one of my podcast guests. And that is because I want them to think about it if they haven't already. Too many of us go through the life asleep at the wheel, just going through the motions. I ask this question and started this podcast because I no longer want people to have to wait for their life to turn upside down by a car accident or a life-threatening illness to realize they need to know their purpose, their gift. I want my listeners to start figuring it out NOW. In this episode, I walk you through the exercises I've taken to figure out my gifts so you can too. And guess what? The gifts are RIGHT under your nose! If this episode helps you realize you want to start a podcast like my own introspection did, head to this link to launch your first episode: https://litupwithlo.ck.page/3e6a48811f  CONNECT WITH LAURENInstagramWebsiteFacebookOTHER RESOURCES:Discover Your Dharma by Sahara RoseMy interview on Wealthy, Worthy, & Wild  

Monica's passion for organic, nontoxic, plant-based beauty products originated after research around the harmful effects that chemicals have on our overall health. After watching my mom battle cancer on 2 separate instances, she knew there was more to being “healthy” than just exercise and diet. And the more that she learned about ingredients that go into day to day products, the more she became aware of the link that exists between harmful chemicals and cancer. She began creating my own beauty products using organic ingredients from superfoods and soon Plant Based Beauty was born.She left her fulltime corporate job at the end of 2019 to focus fully on Plant Based Beauty; right before the pandemic hit in March of 2020. The last year has been full of trial and error but so many learnings to keep a newly founded company growing during economically challenging times. In November of 2020, she co-founded the Chicago Makers Pop Up Shop; a retail store in Chicago which features 30 local Chicago small businesses. This 2 month pop up went so well that she opened a more permanent location for the full year of 2021. Helping small businesses grow and creating a community of small businesses in Chicago has been an amazing opportunity and a new passion of hers!In this episode, we talk about clean skincare and toxic ingredients to look out for, holistic health, Monica's journey to founding her brand and how her interests changed as her Instagram evolved, going inward through journaling, doing what brings you join, finding passion, overcoming anxiety by dissecting your worst case scenario, universal synchronicities, and so much more! Stay tuned for a part 2 when we bring Monica back along with her co-founder of the Chicago Maker's Pop-up Shop.   CONNECT WITH MONICAInstagramWebsiteCONNECT WITH LAURENInstagramWebsiteFacebookOTHER RESOURCES10% OFF  PLANT BASED BEAUTY - use code LITUP $200 OFF ONLINE COURSE ACADEMY - use code LITUPThe Artist's Way 

Three years ago, Amie was living in a 120 square foot hut, working a full time job as a cocktail server (dreaming of traveling the world), and attempting to start an online nutrition business. Her first online nutrition course finally gave me the financial stability and passive income to quite her serving job and go full in on her business. A few months later, she and her husband decided to start traveling the world full-time, relying solely on the income from her online business. During that time, they visited almost 20 (!!!) foreign countries WHILE simultaneously scaling into a million-dollar-online business. Now she has made more than 1 million dollars in sales  and is helping thousands of entrepreneurs find financial freedom through online courses.In this episode, we talk about her online course empire, digital nomad lifestyle, human design (we're both the same profile!), the power of manifestation, how we met her significant others, living in Hawaii and LA, and how she went VIRAL on Instagram recently, solely through REELS (she went from 58k to 120k followers in a view months).  $200 OFF ONLINE COURSE ACADEMYUse code LITUP15% off RECESS Use code LITUPCONNECT WITH AMIEINSTAGRAMWEBSITEYOUTUBEPODCASTPINTERESTCONNECT WITH LAURENInstagramFacebookWebsiteOTHER RESOURCESAmie in ForbesHuman Design

Vanessa and I met when we were 15 at the lunch table in high school and she has been my best friend ever since. Although our friendship has evolved from ice cream dates and asking boys out over AIM, we remain each others confidants and cheerleaders.  She is an avid sports lover, playing soccer through college and now training for her first marathon. In addition, Vanessa is open about her struggles with anxiety and uses it to encourage others to make their mental health journey a priority.”CONNECT WITH VANESSAInstagramCONNECT WITH LAURENInstagramFacebookWebsite

After being diagnosed with a rare disease in 2018, Jamie Koll completely changed her lifestyle to focus on clean eating. She lived in NYC for 6 years  working as an event planner and recently moved back to Boston to focus on her business full time. She is a certified health coach and recipe developer! She loves to grocery shop, travel, and spend time with big floofy dog Bronny.Jamie started her Instagram account @girlswhoeat in 2014 as a guide to dining out in NYC and beyond. Over the past six years, she  has worked with a number of restaurants, brands, and hospitality partners across the country and world. In recent months, she has shifted to a healthier focus as my passion for clean eating has taken a front row seat. Her goal is to bring her audience healthy eating options by guiding you to make great choices at home, at your grocery store, or while on-the-go. On her website, you will find easy to make recipes, discover amazing female-founded food brands, and tips to make meal prep simpler and snacking healthier!In this episode, we talk about everything from recipe development, living with a rare disease, clean eating, reading labels, health coaching school, being sober curious, leaving NYC, and what a day in her life looks like. Jamie and I have known each other since we met in health coach school a year and a half ago so you'll definitely feel like you're listening to two  friends!CONNECT WITH JAMIEInstagramWebsiteCONNECT WITH LAURENInstagramFacebookWebsiteOTHER RESOURCESApply to Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN) USE MY NAME FOR $2,000 OFF TUITIONIIN Curriculum GuideLITUP for 15% off Lil Bucks Trello

Jordan Drankoski is a healthy living blogger, former professional dancer and entrepreneur living in Los Angeles. She currently runs a digital marketing company that caters to small, women-owned businesses and her passion project is sharing budget-conscious healthy recipes, wellness tips, workout reviews and mental health inspiration on her Instagram and blog, Dancing for Donuts. Her hope is to make wellness more attainable for all, and inspire a more balanced lifestyle for overall health and happiness. When she's not working on building her business, you can find her jamming out to Beyoncé, hiking with her boyfriend and dog, or exploring new coffee shops!In this episode, we talk about life as a balanced babe on a budget in LA, why Jordan is moving from LA and where she is going, Jordan's career as a professional dancer, hand modeling, entrepreneurship and owning her own business (the pros, the cons, and everything in between), dating apps, tricks for not drinking when we're out, the importance of positivity and kindness... and SO much more! This episode is raw and real, and I know it is the beginning of a beautiful friendship! I started this podcast to have a deep conversations with new friends and that is exactly what happened here! CONNECT WITH JORDANInstagramBlogWebsiteYouTubeCONNECT WITH LAURENInstagramWebsiteOTHER RESOURCESLO for 10% off CUREDTools of Titans by Tim FerrissLean In by Sheryl Sandberg

Emily Griffith is the CEO and founder of  Lil Bucks and has been obsessed with sprouted buckwheat ever since she first tasted it several years ago in a “life-changing” acai bowl in Sidney, Australia.While living in Australia, she discovered sprouted buckwheat and created Lil Bucks, a company to make and sell the crunchy, earthy-tasting seeds. She launched Lil Bucks in May 2018 at a fitness festival in Chicago. You can add them to granola, sprinkle them on salad, and dust them over yogurt! They are  a “superfood,” but the real benefit is their fiber (5 grams in a quarter-cup), protein (6 grams in a quarter-cup), their nice texture and alluring flavor. In this episode, we cover the road to entrepreneurship, dealing with burnout, long distance romance, planning a wedding during a pandemic, and traveling as a digital nomad!CONNECT WITH LIL BUCKSWebsiteInstagramUSE CODE LITUP for 15% off your order!CONNECT WITH LAURENInstagramWebsiteOTHER RESOURCESXOLAURENP for 20% off Sakara LITUPWITHLO for 15% off Just Thrive Lil Bucks New York Times featureLil Bucks Bon Appetit feature

Tina is the co-founder and CEO of Just Thrive, a supplement company based in Chicago, Illinois, that focuses on the critical importance of gut health. Just Thrive products can be found in over 1,000 retail locations, online at www.JustThriveHealth.com and Amazon. Her journey into the world of health had a unique start and some unusual turns. She began her career as a trial lawyer who specialized in settling cases by bringing both sides together, a personal passion of hers. Once her second child arrived, Tina left that high-stress job behind so she could focus on her family. Luckily, she was still able to use her considerable legal skills to point her career in a new direction as the in-house counsel for a family pharmaceutical company. But what Tina saw there made her change direction again. Frustrated by the many abuses in the pharmaceutical industry, Tina turned toward the field of natural health, and found her life's work. She channeled her energy into learning all she could about disease prevention and good health maintenance. That led her to discover the importance of gut health and how connected and crucial it is for overall health and wellness. To share her discovery with the world, Tina along with her husband created a unique supplement that contains the superior probiotic strains of renowned researcher Dr. Simon Cutting. By promoting gut health and probiotics, Tina shares her passion for wellness, helping others live their best physical and emotional lives.CONNECT WITH JUST THRIVEInstagramWebsite order the probiotic and any other gut health products with the code LITUPWITHLO for 15% offCONNECT WITH LAURENInstagramWebsiteOTHER RESOURCESTina on Wellness Mama PodcastTina on Food Heals PodcastTina on Bulletproof RadioTina on TSC Podcast Heart Math / Inner Balance CalmI Can See Clearly Now by Wayne DyerThe Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

Helen Hall is CEO and founder of Hushup X Hustle, a wellness brand focused on living an 80/20 lifestyle, free of food guilt and anxiety. Helen is the CEO and founder of Blender Bombs, a line of nutrient-dense, superfood smoothie bombs that helped her curve cravings and lose weight. She started the company with $300 and grew it to now be sold in Whole Foods, Thrive Market, and Costco. Blender Bombs have been featured on the “The Today Show" and Helen was featured in Forbes late last year. Helen is also the founder of Hustle Smoothie Bar, 80X20 Market (an online clean product and food marketplace), and Tipsy Spritzers (a clean, organic, wine-based spritzer). In this episode, we talk about entrepreneurship, her 80X20 lifestyle, intermittent fasting, building her businesses, working with her fiance, using human design in hiring, and the 6 month cross-country road trip she is leaving for on Monday!USE CODE LITUP FOR 15% OFF BLENDERBOMBS.COMCONNECT WITH HELEN:InstagramWebsite@blenderbombs // https://blenderbombs.com/@hustlecharleston // https://www.hustlesmoothiebar.com/@80x20market // https://www.80x20market.com/@tipsyspritzers // https://tipsyspritzers.com/CONNECT WITH LAUREN:InstagramWebsiteOTHER RESOURCES:Helen on TSC PodcastHelen on Soul on Fire PodcastThe Minimalists: Less Is Now DocumentarySpindrift Recess CBD DrinkHuman Design 

Taryn Shank is a Holistic Health Coach with a passion for healing your relationship with food. After years of struggling with fad dieting, binge eating, and body image issues she discovered her love for herself and it has completely transformed her life. Thoughtfully Thriving is her coaching practice where she helps you break free of dieting and restriction and show you how you can feel great eating whatever you want by taking your power back. She's a health nerd and loves cooking, cute cafes, and traveling. You can usually find her in her kitchen cooking up a delicious, healthy recipe to share for others to enjoy and see how fun and easy healthy living can be.We talk about so much, from dropping out of college to soul search and ultimately find her passion by interning for a naturopath, to curing her candida, leaky gut, and parasites with nutrition response testing. Taryn fills us in on why she moved to Arizona on a whim 3 years ago and how she took the leap to pursue her health coaching business and wellness blogging full time. She lets us in on the behind the scenes of her business, from structuring her day to setting up packages and rates, and the importance of niching down to attract clients.CONNECT WITH TARYN:InstagramWebsiteCONNECT WITH LAUREN:InstagramWebsiteOTHER RESOURCES:Apply to Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN) USE MY NAME FOR $2,000 OFF TUITIONIIN Curriculum GuideAlisa Viti @dancing.for.donutsThe Minimalists: Less Is Now DocumentaryTSC PodcastEd Mylett ShowThe School of Greatness PodcastThe Genius Life PodcastGenius Foods by Max LugavereRich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki You Are A Badass by Jen SinceroHow I Built This by Guy RazThe Magic of Thinking Big by David SchwartzDaily Stoic by Ryan Holiday The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod

Mike Trugman is a Life Coach who helps his clients deliberately create lives of purpose and fulfillment. He is particularly passionate about helping men live more confidently, both personally and professionally.We dive deep into his experience with life coaching that led to becoming a life coach himself, finding passion in our careers, the voices in our head, insights from inner work, how the keys to your side hustle lie in the problems you've already solved, balancing life coaching with his full-time job, morning routines, overcoming fear of public speaking, and our mutual obsession with personal development. Mike even probes me with some of his life coaching questions and I go into the "aha" moments I've been having lately. CONNECT WITH MIKE:WebsiteInstagram Facebook CONNECT WITH LAUREN:Instagram Facebook OTHER RESOURCES:Apply to Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN) USE MY NAME FOR $2,000 OFF TUITIONIIN Curriculum GuideMike DesantiUntamed by Glennon Doyle Mastery by Robert GreeneThe Skinny Confidential PodcastRyan Holiday on TSC PodcastEd Mylett on TSC Podcast Impact Theory Podcast Tim Ferriss PodcastTim Ferriss on How I Built ThisQuiet by Susan CainMaybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori GottliebHeadspaceStress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance by Emily FletcherMORNING ROUTINE RESOURCES:Daily StoicJourney to the HeartThe Five Minute JournalThe Wild Unknown Tarot CardsWho Will Cry When You Die? by Robin Sharma

Emily began her career as a stylist working alongside Elizabeth Sulcer, before becoming a merchant at Saks Fifth Avenue. After surviving several large layoffs and restructures at the company, Emily was left feeling lost in rapidly changing retail environment. Passionate about the health and wellness space, Emily started Detox2Retox as a creative outlet from her 9-5 job. Emily currently works as a Planner at Saks Off 5th in addition to running her Instagram account. Chicago born and raised digital talent and entrepreneur Emily Dempsey helps guide her community to living their happiest + healthiest lives. Emily is passionate about sharing her coveted wellness tips + tricks, favorite workout classes, detox remedies, minimalist beauty regime, and so much more. Her vision is to help her guide her community to become the best version of themselves. A trustworthy source of knowledge for her followers, Emily offers realistic advice in a way that feels like it is coming from your best friend, making it easy to live an aspirational lifestyle. CONNECT WITH EMILY:Instagram Website Facebook CONNECT WITH LAUREN:Instagram Facebook OTHER RESOURCES:Retail CzarThe Sweat MethodDance Body

Nina Wojtowicz is a 22-year-old Master of Public Health Candidate at the University of Miami. Her primary research interests include health promotion and communication, where she is a lab manager for the most cutting edge sexuality education intervention. Nina is currently working as a medical scribe in interventional cardiology and is applying to Physician Assistant school in the spring. She is passionate about health and wellness, and her goal is to provide individuals with the tools and information they need to make healthy and educated decisions about their lives.CONNECT WITH NINA:Instagram CONNECT WITH LAUREN:Instagram Facebook OTHER RESOURCES :Mastery by Robert GreeneFlo Living by Alisa VittiThe Sex Wrap Podcast and InstagramNatural Cycles (use code LITUPWITHLO for 20% off an annual subscription and a free thermometer)The Food Babe on InstagramDr. Christian Gonzalez on InstagramMelissa Wood Health Green Lights by Matthew McConaughey The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph MurphyHealthembody on InstagramHuman Design

This 2020 reflection is a raw and real look into my realizations and transformation this year. I learned more about myself this year than ever before. From a dark place in the spring at the start of the pandemic, I rebuilt myself with my three words for 2020: presence, gratitude, and stillness. This year has been about learning the lessons that I will apply for the rest of my life, starting in 2021.CONNECT WITH LAUREN:Instagram Facebook RESOURCES:Stillness is the Key by Ryan HolidayHuman Design

Jenna Theofiledes (my cousin!) is a 24-year-old entrepreneur, freelancer, and social media wiz. She has a passion for social media, digital design, and helping brands grow.In addition to working with brands, in October 2016, Jenna officially launched Theo Organics - a hand-blended, organic eyelash-growth serum founded on in-depth research and bottled with love. Theo Organic's eyelash serum is made up of all organic oils that each have their own special properties: castor oil (hair growth), almond oil (volume), lavender (kills bacteria within the hair) and vitamin E (hair reproduction). Her passion for clean skincare and beauty led her to also create "Bye Bye Maskne" made of witch hazel and essential oils as a mask and skin refresher. In this episode, we discuss her passion for social media and clean beauty, productivity tips and tricks, how to launch a skincare business, vegetarianism, holistic skin remedies, and the importance of nutrition.CONNECT WITH JENNA:WebsiteInstagramSHOP THEO ORGANICS: InstagramWebsiteEtsy Page(use code Lauren15 for 15% off Bye Bye Maskne)CONNECT WITH LAUREN:Instagram Facebook 

My first guest interview is with Sarah Johnston, a yoga teacher, personal trainer, health coach, and self-proclaimed chronic over-sharer. We get into EVERYTHING, from taking a leap to follow her now husband to Chicago, to grief, anxiety, and depression. Sarah lives in Chicago with her husband and her dog. She has been on her own health journey for over 15 years and uses this as my passion to help others. She is a Health Coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, a 200 hour registered yoga teacher, a NASM certified personal trainer, and is passionate about helping others live their true holistic wellness.CONNECT WITH SARAH:WebsiteInstagram CONNECT WITH LAUREN:Instagram Facebook