Living Out Loud Podcast: Entrepreneurship | Blogging | Work-Life Balance | Travel Lifestyle

iTunes Stitcher So what happens when young finance professional leaves the concrete jungle to for paradise found in Costa Rica?Meet Kristen Brown, the founder, sunset chaser and mastermind behind Tamarindo-based Samba To The Sea. Kristen’s work has been seen in Harper's Bazaar UK, Korea, and Germany and has worked with major brands like American Express. Kristen shares her story about leaving New York City after meeting and getting offered a marketing job with surfboard shaper, Robert August, her story on entrepreneurship, and how the magical sunsets of Costa Rica lead her to her passion in photography. Kristen's story is not only inspiring but one that will show you that taking a risk and following your passion might lead you to new grounds and opportunities for a much purposeful life. Mentions:Samba To The Sea - www.sambatothesea.comThe Endless Summer (film)Witch Rock Surf CampInstagram - @sambatotheseaInstagram - @valeriefidanPodcast Created by: Valerie FidanPodcast Hosted by: Valerie FidanRecorded in Portland, OREditing & Mixing by: John TrimTheme music by: HimProduction

Finding relentless joy, embracing serendipitous moments, and taking care of one's self is the theme of Amy Coville's entrepreneurship journey.I sat down with Amy to find out more about how beauty, joy, and longevity have played a role aMylk. Carefully selected, organic, plant-based ingredients, combined through the simplest, made-by-hand process, make up a product bursting with natural goodness and pure flavors, aMylk is as minimal as pure. Sourcing local ingredients isn't just the only thing that matters when it comes to you health, but also being able to amplify it with adaptogens and superfoods. In this interview, Amy also shares her favorite combinations and how they've improved her life. Photo credit: Alba Betancourt, Bottega StoriesMentions:Sun Potions AdaptogensSun Potions TOCOS superfoodsSun Potions He Shou WuSun Potions Mucuna PruriensBy Erika Elizabeth (Use 'VALERIE10' for 10% off your order!)aMylk - www.amylkshop.comInstagram - @amylkInstagram - @valeriefidanPodcast Created by: Valerie FidanPodcast Hosted by: Valerie FidanRecorded in Portland, OREditing & Mixing by: John TrimTheme music by: HimProduction

When Life Flips Upside Down - Returning Back From A BreakIn this episode, I'm addressing why I took a break and what to expect with Living out Loud.Mentions:Consciously UncouplingSong & Sea - Monthly Travel Themed Subscription BoxInstagram - @valeriefidanPodcast Created by: Valerie FidanPodcast Hosted by: Valerie FidanRecorded in Portland, OREditing & Mixing by: John TrimTheme music by: HimProduction

In today's episode, I sat down with Kristen Runvik, the founder of Lagom Body Co. to chat about better beauty and why knowing what is in your beauty products matters. Kristen also shared with us her story on how she started and why. You'll also love learning that Lagom is a company that does good through carefully sourced products and giving back to charity through each product purchase.MentionedInstagram: @lagombodycoLagom: https://lagombody.co/Crafty Wonderland Portland 12/9-12/10Renegade Craft Fair Portland 12/23Podcast Created by: Valerie FidanPodcast Hosted by: Valerie FidanRecorded in Portland, OREditing & Mixing by: John TrimTheme music by: HimProduction

So how does a trainer become a meal prep pro that's feeding and fueling Portland?In today's episode, I sat down with Megan Benedict, the founder and Boss Babe of Fit Kitchen Direct to find out. Fit Kitchen Direct a company that will bring healthy prepared meals right to your front door! We chatted about the lessons learned from entrepreneurship, meal prepping and how Fit Kitchen Direct is changing lives in Portland, OR.MentionedFit Kitchen Direct Instagram: @FitKitchenDirectMegan Benedict Instagram: @MeganTBenedictFit Kitchen Direct: www.fitkitchendirect.comFit Kitchen Direct Menu: Weekly MenuWhole30 With FKDIf you're in the Portland-area and us promo code 'liveoutloud' for a delicious discount!Podcast Created by: Valerie FidanPodcast Hosted by: Valerie FidanRecorded in Portland, OREditing & Mixing by: John TrimTheme music by: HimProduction

So how does a runway model start making a vegan energy bar?In today's episode, I sat down with Alden Blease, the founder of Redd Bar, to find out. We chatted about the lessons learned from a Backpack BusinessWhen Alden first created the very first Redd bar, he wasn’t trying to create an innovative food startup, he was just broke after running out of his college meal plan. Over time, Redd Bar has grown in popularity and is a bar that is optimized for taste and functionality. MentionedInstagram: @AldenBleaseRedd Bar Instagram: @ReddBarRedd Bar: www.reddbar.comWhere to find Redd Bar: Find Redd BarPodcast Created by: Valerie FidanPodcast Hosted by: Valerie FidanRecorded in Portland, OREditing & Mixing by: Valerie FidanTheme music by: HimProduction

Welcome to Episode 5! In today's episode, we are chatting with Amy Buglione. Amy is part of the Skout Backcountry team and is a wilderness adventure seeker, nutrition, doula, health enthusiast. We sat down to chat with Amy about living authentically and her journey to getting there. She shares with us her story about taking leaps and why welcoming new opportunities, experiences, and perspectives can change your life. Show NotesIntroTaking risks and getting out of your comfort zone 3:00Abundance and vulnerability 6:00Taking the biggest risk to hike the Pacific Coast Trail 9:20Starting a Food Cart business and knowing when it was time to talk away 11:19Journaling to help find your passions 14:50Your A Badass 22:00Journaling and Amy's method 28:00The Five Minute Journal 36:00MentionedInstagram: @AmyBuglioneSkout Backcountry - use promo code 'valerie17' for a delicious discount on your order!You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero Your Hosts:Valerie Fidan, @valeriefidanCarolynn Koznarsky, @__carolynn__Podcast Created by: Valerie FidanPodcast Hosted by: Valerie Fidan and Carolynn KoznarskyRecorded in Portland, OREditing & Mixing by: Valerie FidanTheme music by: HimProduction

Show NotesIntroWillamette Week's Best of 2017 2:20Starting of UrbanWaxx the who, what and why 3:40Entrepreneurs - filling the gap in an industry and doing it better 7:08Imposter syndrome and how entrepreneurs can get over it 15:00Lessons about accountability when you mess up 25:00UrbanWaxx is growing and now has 90 employees 28:00Building an amazing work environment that employees love 29:00Fresh Wipes and Serum line of products 37:00Booking an appointment through the UrbanWaxx website or App 41:00UrbanWaxx experience and a feel Q&A on their site - 42:00What a newbie can expect with their first waxing 43:00Focusing on what you are good at and surprising yourself with people that compliment your skills - 50:34Wrap up and where UrbanWaxx is going in 2019 - 52:00MentionedUrbanWaxxInstagram: @UrbanWaxxFresh WipesInstagram: @FreshWipesSerious SerumInstagram: @SeriousSerumShannon ConollyWhat to expect during your first waxingUrbanWaxx LocationsYour Hosts:Valerie Fidan, @valeriefidanCarolynn Koznarsky, @__carolynn__Podcast Created by: Valerie Fidan Podcast Hosted by: Valerie Fidan and Carolynn KoznarskyRecorded on location at Megaburn Fitness - Hillsboro, OREditing & Mixing by: Valerie FidanTheme music by: HimProduction

This episode was previously recorded under Fit Life PDX. Show NotesIntroKatie Graham at Nutritshop Hillsboro InBody Scan to calculate macros 13:05Whole30 Certified and Approved 30 13:40Works with all types of customers from busy parents to athletes 17:00Documentary: What The Health (Available on Netflix) 18:40Why quality of ingredients matter 20:00Sara brings in her background in microbiology into the kitchen 20:45Marion Farms ad local farmers and why it’s important to get to know your suppliers 22:37Organic and small farms ad support them 23:40Why it’s important to buy quality eggs and meat 24:00Most popular meal 33:32Stella’s Kitchen on Instagram (@stellaskitchenco) 35:00New menu goes up on Tuesday. 39:30Health Hacking recipes from magazines 37:0010% Coupon code ‘SK2017’MentionedStella's Kitchen website http://stellaskitchenco.comStella's Kitchen Instagram: http://instagram.com/stellaskitchecoNew customers get a 10% off first order when they use coupon code ‘SK2017’Documentary: What The Health (Available on Netflix)Marion Acres in Hillsboro http://www.marionacres.com/Katie Graham (@katiegraham22) at Nutritshop Hillsboro InBody ScanYour Hosts:Valerie Fidan, @valeriefidanCarolynn Koznarsky, @__carolynn__Podcast Created by: Valerie Fidan Podcast Hosted by: Valerie Fidan and Carolynn KoznarskyRecorded on location at Megaburn Fitness - Hillsboro, OREditing & Mixing by: Valerie FidanTheme music by: HimProduction

This episode was previously recorded under Fit Life PDX. In this episode, we chat with Katie Graham, co-owner of Nutritshop in Hillsboro, OR. Katie is a certified nutritionist and expert in fitness. We talk about all things sports nutrition, macros, and supplements for females.Show NotesWhat got Katie into nutrition [01:47]Balanced macros and why they are so important to a fitness dietMeals: What you should eat before and after a workout? [3:52]Macros and how much for protein, carbs, and fat [4:00]Fat and grams in an avocado [4:31]Carbs and what type of carbs you need throughout your day [6:00]What supplements should I have before, during and after a training session? [8:00]Talk BCAA, Glutamate, and ProteinBeta Ball [8:13]Where you source your supplements is important [13:00]Difference Between an Isolate and a blend [20:52]Collagen supplementation [23:00]Types of Collagen supplementation and what you need [24:00]Keto, Bulletproof Diet, and sports nutrition [25:47]PCOS and high-fat diet [28:20]Bulletproof Diet and BulletproodCoffee [30:00]Chocolate Mint Protein Coffee [32:37]InBodies for tracking full body composition [33:00]IF and how to incorporate [37:34]HMB and BCAAs important to take while practicing IF [40:37]Women and supplementation [42:00]Carolynn’s favorite PM supplements — LEUTOR-PM™ is an advanced nighttime formula containing ActiveTR™time-released L-Leucine), GABA (Gamma Aminobutyric Acid) and other sought after nighttime ingredients. [44:25]For more information or to plan a visit to Nutrishop, visit them at www.nutrishophillsboro.com or Instagram, @NutritshopHillsoro.Get 15% off Nutritshop purchase on non-sale items when you mention FIT LIFE PDX or Valerie / CarolynnPodcast Created by: Valerie Fidan Podcast Hosted by: Valerie Fidan and Carolynn KoznarskyRecorded on location at Megaburn Fitness - Hillsboro, OREditing & Mixing by: Valerie FidanTheme music by: HimProduction

This episode was previously recorded under Fit Life PDX. Talking fitness with Lagree Fitness Megaformer Master Instructor and Megaburn Fitness owner Ellie Goodwin. Ellie shares with us the run down to surviving your first megformer class to what got her into teaching.Show NotesLet's get acquainted: Meet Ellie GoodwinWhat to expect in your first Megaformer classEmbracing the shakeWhy the Megaformer is a great workoutGrowing and challenging yourself in classFit Life x Megaburn Pop-Up benefiting Dress For SuccessTop knots, rose, and a nicknameRead More: How To Survive Your First Megaformer ClassMentionedEllie Goodwin at @TopKnotPDXLagree Fitness - MegaformerMegaBurn FitnessBest of Portland Readers' Poll 2017Your Hosts:Valerie Fidan, @valeriefidanCarlynn Koznarsky, @__carolynn__Podcast Created by: Valerie Fidan Podcast Hosted by: Valerie Fidan and Carolynn KoznarskyRecorded on location at Megaburn Fitness - Hillsboro, OREditing & Mixing by: Valerie FidanTheme music by: HimProduction

Welcome to Living Out Loud (LOL)! LOL is a podcast about living vibrantly. Each week, I'm bringing you episodes with interesting interviews and guests in the health and wellness industry. This is a breeding ground for ideas and excitement for a balanced and inspired lifestyle for living out loud!Podcast Created and Hosted by: Valerie Fidan Recorded in Portland, OREditing & Mixing by: Valerie FidanTheme music by: HimProduction Join the conversation and tweet me or follow me on Instagram @valeriefidan