Real Talk Travels

Beth Santos is founder and CEO of Wanderful, a global community and lifestyle brand that specializes in helping all women travel the world. Wanderful reaches a diverse audience of over 100M each year through chapter events in 50 cities, an international homesharing network, global summits and small group trips, a thriving membership community, and dynamic online content and forums. She is the creator and host of the Women in Travel Summit, a leading event for women travel creators and industry, happening on two continents each year, and co-founder of #AtTheTable, a national dinner series and community for female founders. She is a graduate of the Kellogg School of Management and Wellesley College, and is an acclaimed thought leader in entrepreneurship and travel. She lives in Boston.During the show, we discuss:How Beth’s experiences in Portugal led to a love for travelThe mission behind She’s Wanderful, The Women in Travel Summit, and more of Beth’s workBeth’s top tips for how to travel safely and staying confident while travelingBeth’s favorite travel spots and storiesConnect with Beth:sheswanderful.combethsantos.comInstagram: @sheswanderful@maximumbethJoin the She’s Wanderful Community and get two months free here!Connect with Brie:www.brieshelly.comInstagram: @brieshellyBrie’s Blogs:Mental HealthTravel Tips & InspirationWork Together Upcoming Events:Thursday, December 5th I’ll be doing a webinar on self-care during holiday travel with She’s Wanderful. Sign up hereThursday, December 5th live podcast recording with Georgie Morley on social media and mental health. Sign up hereTuesday, December 10th with Follain on implementing a self-care routine this winter. Sign up hereDM me for a special 15% off discount code on all products!

Robyn’s own health journey has been the catalyst to her career focused on counseling, nursing, mentoring, and teaching in the field of women's health and eating disorders. As a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Dietitian, Robyn specializes in hormone & reproductive health along with eating disorders and disordered eating. She uses a weight inclusive and non diet approach and firmly believes health goes far beyond your plate and exercise routine. Alongside her her private practice, blog and women’s health NP position, Robyn opened an online learning center in 2017 to both educate other practitioners and empower women to advocate for their own health and healing.In both her RD and NP practice, Robyn works through the Intuitive Eating and Health At Every Size framework. She is a member of and involved in several women's health and eating disorder organizations including the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals, Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health, and the International Federation of Eating Disorder Dietitians.When she's not working with women or behind the screen, she enjoys exploring Charlottesville and the east coast with her husband and baby boy, traveling despite her fear of flying, cooking new recipes, hosting others in her home and experiencing the food scene wherever she might be. Robyn loves connecting on social media. Follow her on Instagram and Pinterest, join The Real Life Facebook community, and check out her blog, The Real Life RD.During the show, we discuss:How Robyn became a dietitian and a nurse practitioner Why it’s important for you know about your period and birth control optionsRobyn’s strategy around social mediaConnect with Robyn:The Real Life RDInstagramFacebook PinterestConnect with Brie:www.brieshelly.comInstagram: @brieshellyBrie’s Blogs:Mental HealthTravel Tips & InspirationWork TogetherUpcoming Events:Thursday, December 5th I’ll be doing a webinar on self-care during holiday travel with She’s Wanderful. Sign up hereThursday, December 5th live podcast recording with Georgie Morley on social media and mental health. Sign up hereTuesday, December 10th with Follain on implementing a self-care routine this winter. Sign up hereDM me for a special 15% off discount code on all products!

Jessi Haggerty is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and Certified Personal Trainer with a private practice in Somerville, MA. She received her Bachelors of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Boston University and completed her Dietetic Internship at Oregon Health and Science University. After working as a personal trainer for close to six years and completing her dietetic internship, Jessi took a detour on her career path to pursue a role as a Marketing Manager for Whole Foods Market, where she worked for three years before starting her private practice. Today, Jessi uses her skills in nutrition and movement therapy and marketing to run her practice where she helps people improve their relationship with food and their bodies so they can show up for what matters most in their life. Jessi is a Health at Every Size® practitioner, focusing on intuitive eating and movement, and weight inclusive wellness. Jessi has been featured on Career Contessa, vv attire, Refinery29, Men’s Fitness, Self Magazine, Women’s Health, and Fitness Magazine, and has been named an "RD to Watch in 2017" by Today's Dietitian Magazine. You can learn more about Jessi at www.JessiHaggerty.com, or find her on Facebook or Instagram, @JessiHaggertyRD.During the show, we discuss:How Jessi became a dietitian and discovered intuitive eatingHow to incorporate intuitive movement into your lifeWhy eating and fueling your body even on your off days is so importantWays fitness instructors can share more body positive messages during classesDebunking the no pain, no gain theoryHow to confidently post, or not post, photos on social mediaJessi's relationship with social mediaJessi's favorite travel spotsConnect with Jessi:www.jessihaggerty.comFitness Professional CourseInstagram: @jessihaggertyrdPodcast: The Body Love ProjectConnect with Brie:www.brieshelly.comInstagram: @brieshellyBrie’s Blogs:Mental HealthTravel Tips & InspirationWork Together Upcoming Events:Thursday, December 5th I’ll be doing a webinar on self-care during holiday travel with She’s Wanderful. Sign up hereThursday, December 5th live podcast recording with Georgie Morley on social media and mental health. Sign up hereTuesday, December 10th with Follain on implementing a self-care routine this winter. Sign up hereDM me for a special 15% off discount code on all products!

Stephanie Webb (MS) is a holistic nutritionist and certified eating psychology coach who works with women to take the guilt and stress out of healthy living. Stephanie is the co-founder of Eat Confident Co., an online group nutrition coaching practice, and also runs her own private Intuitive Eating coaching practice. She is a host of the Eat with Confidence podcast and loves spreading her message of food + body confidence. She has worked with hundreds of women in her online programs and also teaches live in-person workshops across the country. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature (aka book nerd with credentials :) ), a master’s degree in Holistic Nutrition, and is a certified personal trainer. Stephanie lives in San Antonio, TX with her husband and three kids.During the show, we discuss:How Stephanie narrowed in on the confident theme with her business and in her lifeWhy you’re not actually addicted to sugar or carbsWhy having lots of coping strategies and tools is so keyEmotional eating and the need to dive deeper into what' your feeling and experiencingHow skipping meals is not the answerThe difference between overeating, binge eating, and being bloatedWays to trust you body and take the guilt out of eatingStephanie’s relationship with social media and how she’s using both personally and professionallyConnect with Stephanie:NutritionRedefined.coEatConfident.coCoursesInstagram: @Nutrition.RedefinedPodcast: Eat with ConfidenceConnect with Brie:www.brieshelly.comInstagram: @brieshellyBrie’s Blogs:Mental HealthTravel Tips & InspirationWork Together Upcoming Events:Thursday, December 5th I’ll be doing a webinar on self-care during holiday travel with She’s Wanderful. Sign up hereThursday, December 5th live podcast recording with Georgie Morley on social media and mental health. Sign up hereTuesday, December 10th with Follain on implementing a self-care routine this winter. Sign up hereDM me for a special 15% off discount code on all products!

During the show, Brie highlights the power of travel therapy and why you need to add more travel therapy getaways to your 2020 dreams and plans!Connect with Brie:www.brieshelly.comInstagram: @brieshellyBrie’s Blogs:Mental HealthTravel Tips & InspirationWork TogetherUpcoming Events:Thursday, December 5th I’ll be doing a webinar on self-care during holiday travel with She’s Wanderful. Sign up hereThursday, December 5th live podcast recording with Georgie Morley on social media and mental health. Sign up hereTuesday, December 10th with Follain on implementing a self-care routine this winter. Sign up hereDM me for a special 15% off discount code on all products!

During the show, Brie highlights how to navigate holiday travel stress, social anxiety, and her intention behind releasing so many positive nutrition resources as we enter several holidays focused on food!Connect with Brie:www.brieshelly.comInstagram: @brieshellyBrie’s Blogs:Mental HealthTravel Tips & InspirationWork Together Upcoming Events:Thursday, December 5th I’ll be doing a webinar on self-care during holiday travel with She’s WanderfulThursday, December 5th live podcast recording with Georgie Morley on social media and mental health. Sign up hereTuesday, December 10th with Follain on implementing a self-care routine this winterDM me for a special 15% off discount code on all products!

Victoria Myers is a registered dietitian, new mom and business owner of the virtual practice and online education center, Nourishing Minds Nutrition. Victoria and her team specialize in helping women to ditch the diets, heal digestion, regulate hormones and learn to practice wellness without obsession. You can also find Victoria as the host of the Nourishing Women Podcast, where her goal is to empower you to live your life to the fullest through conversations on intuitive eating, body image, holistic healing and wellness. You can follow along with Victoria on Instagram at @victoriamyers where she shares about being a new mom and how to practice intuitive eating and living.During the show, we discuss:How Victoria became a dietitian with a body positive philosophyWhy talking with your doctor about hormones, GI health, and more is so vitalWays to approach pregnancy with an intuitive eating approach Victoria’s favorite travel spotsConnect with Victoria:www.nourishingmindsnutrition.comInstagram: @victoriamyers_Podcast: Nourishing Women PodcastBrie’s Episode on Nourishing Women PodcastConnect with Brie:www.brieshelly.comInstagram: @brieshellyBrie’s Blogs:Mental HealthTravel Tips & InspirationWork Together Upcoming Events:Thursday, December 5th I’ll be doing a webinar on self-care during holiday travel with She’s Wanderful. Sign up hereThursday, December 5th live podcast recording with Georgie Morley on social media and mental health. Sign up hereTuesday, December 10th with Follain on implementing a self-care routine this winter. Sign up hereDM me for a special 15% off discount code on all products!

Colleen Hayes is a Boston-based wellness entrepreneur, yoga teacher, and avid traveler. She is the CEO + Founder of Prezence, a digital wellness company. Prezence helps people find pause as they start and end each day, learn to meditate, and set intentions for their lifestyle. Colleen believes that mindfulness is the key to spending more time in the present moment, and that yoga is an incredible way to connect with your physical, emotional, and spiritual bodies. You can find her teaching workshops in the greater Boston area, leading boxing and yoga classes at EverbodyFights in Boston, and working from pretty much anywhere that has wifi. During the show, we discuss:Why Colleen decided to develop Prezence and background on how she brought her team togetherOur mutual desire to empower individuals to unplug and learn how to become self-aware on and off technologyHow Colleen navigates comparison, competition, and her own social media useColleen’s love for travel and experience taking six months off to travel both domestically and internationallyConnect with Colleen:Learn more about PrezenceDownload Prezence hereInstagram: @collhayesConnect with Brie:www.brieshelly.comInstagram: @brieshellyBrie’s Blogs:Mental HealthTravel Tips & InspirationWork Together Upcoming Events:Thursday, December 5th I’ll be doing a webinar on self-care during holiday travel with She’s Wanderful. Sign up hereThursday, December 5th live podcast recording with Georgie Morley on social media and mental health. Sign up hereTuesday, December 10th with Follain on implementing a self-care routine this winter. Sign up hereDM me for a special 15% off discount code on all products!

Catie Macken is an international E-RYT 500 yoga and meditation teacher, mindfulness expert, public speaker, writer, mystic, personal business and spirituality coach, and lover of life based in the Boston area. She is the co-founder of The Essence of Yoga School (200 hour training) and the Intuitive Science podcast. She is the Chief Mindfulness Officer for Prezence, a digital wellness company. Catie is honored to be named the 2018 Boston's Best Fitness Guru by the Improper Bostonian.Forever a student, she seeks out new mentors and pulls inspiration from her own life, personal practice, nature, astrology, and tarot. In 2018, she began studying Katonah Yoga under Abbie Galvin and Nevine Michaan. She credits Katonah Yoga as revolutionizing her teaching and personal practice and significantly changing her life.Outside of the studio, you’ll find Catie reading with a warm cup of coffee, spending time in nature, traveling the world, laughing with friends, dabbling in mystical practices, writing, dancing anywhere/anytime and dreaming up her next big project.During the show, we discuss:The very short story of how Catie launched her entrepreneurial careerThe meaning behind CFM and her philosophy for trusting your inner selfCatie’s day to day self-care and mindfulness routineWhat the full moons are and what they representHow to believe in and utilize astrology, horoscopes, and tarot cards How yoga is so much more than a physical practiceWays to incorporate mindfulness principles into our social media useAll the ways travel has had a HUGE impact on Catie’s life and self-growthConnect with Catie:www.catiemacken.comLearn more about PrezenceDownload Prezence hereInstagram: @catiemackenConnect with Brie:www.brieshelly.comInstagram: @brieshellyUpcoming Events:Thursday, December 5th I’ll be doing a webinar on self-care during holiday travel with She’s Wanderful. Sign up hereThursday, December 5th live podcast recording with Georgie Morley on social media and mental health. Sign up hereTuesday, December 10th with Follain on implementing a self-care routine this winter. Sign up hereDM me for a special 15% off discount code on all products!Brie’s Blogs:Mental HealthTravel Tips & InspirationWork TogetherFall Three Session Package - Note Fall3 in your message!!

During this solo episode, Brie breaks down: why therapists use open-ended questions, tips to manage stress, and expands upon why travel therapy is so important.Blogs Mentioned: Why Travel Therapy is So PowerfulBenefits of Travel TherapyThe Truth About Common Therapy MisconceptionsDiscover Prezence hereConnect with Brie:www.brieshelly.comInstagram: @brieshellyWork TogetherFall Three Session Package - Note Fall3 in your message!!

Georgie Morley is a photographer, podcaster and blogger based on Nantucket Island. After her struggle with depression and an eating disorder, she realized that joy is an inside job. Now Georgie uses her platforms to provide tools, stories and conversations that inspire joy, intuitive wellness & personal growth. Georgie believes that at the end of the day, we’re own our best teachers and gurus. She hopes to empower people to truly trust themselves so that they can create a life well lived.During the show, we discuss:How Georgie utilized her creative juices to start her blog and ultimately careerGeorgie’s road to recovery from an eating disorderHow Georgie’s definitions of health and wellness have evolved over the yearsThe behind the scenes of running a blog and Instagram and why integrity is keyWays that Georgie has set boundaries with her social media use and what she sharesGeorgie’s top tips for how to feel confident while taking and posting photosWhat it’s like to live on Nantucket year roundGiveaway!! To Enter check out my post on Instagram @brieshelly for more details between now and October 18th.Connect with Georgie:Photography & Instagram Strategy: www.georgiemorley.com Blog: www.init4thelongrun.comPodcasts:The Chasing Joy PodcastGal Pals PodcastInstagrams:Main account: @georgiemorleyPodcasts: @chasingjoypodcast@galpalspodcastPhotography Accounts:@greyladygirl@georgiemorleyphotosConnect with Brie:www.brieshelly.comInstagram: @brieshellyWork TogetherFall Three Session Package - Note Fall3 in your message!!Brie’s episode on Chasing Joy hereLondon Blogs: here and here

Sarah Gold is a registered dietitian nutritionist, nutrition communication expert, food blogger, and owner of Sarah Gold Nutrition, a virtual private practice and consulting business in the suburbs of Boston. A sought after nutrition expert, Sarah has been featured in a variety of print and digital publications including Shape, Better Homes and Gardens, Eating Well, Active.com, Huffington Post, Everyday Health, and Nashville Fit. Through both her private practice and communications work she aims to help consumes navigate the confusing world of nutrition while cutting through the clutter in the media.As a new mom to her 10-month old son and dog mom to 3 year old pup Tucker, Sarah is always on-the-go and knows how challenging it can be to prioritize wellness and self-care, so she always gives her clients real-life, approachable solutions to empower them to feel their best without the stress. In her private practice, Sarah uses the framework of intuitive eating to help her clients ditch dieting and develop a healthy relationship with food and exercise. Sarah is also a spin instructor, avid runner and triathlete, and has a passion for helping busy, active people reach their goals through a whole food approach to nutrition.During the show, we discuss:How Sarah switched from a career in marketing to becoming a dietitian with a speciality in nutrition communicationSarah’s journey to finding a nutrition philosophy and approach that really resonates with her, which helped her to decide to launch a private practice in-conjunction with her brand and nutrition communication workBehind the scenes of the marketing industry and what to beware of as a consumerHow to become a dietitian and why it’s so important to learn nutrition from expertsSarah talks through the intuitive eating philosophy, importance of fueling your body, and post-baby weight loss pressuresConnect with Sarah:www.sarahgoldRD.comInstagram: @sarahgoldnutritionConnect with Brie:www.brieshelly.comInstagram: @brieshellyWork Together

Serena Wolf is the Harvard-educated, Le Cordon Bleu-Paris trained chef behind the blog domesticate-me.com and The Dude Diet cookbooks. Her mission is to make creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle realistic, accessible, and most importantly, FUN. She lives in NYC with her dude.During the show, we discuss:How time in Paris changed Serena’s career and personal life (for the better!)What it’s like going to cooking school at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and being a private chef for top athletesThe evolution of Serena’s blog, Domesticate Me, and her behind the scenes efforts to be on TV, grow an audience, and land book dealsOwning your feelings in the moment, not glamorizing the hustle, and recognizing the value in doing the job you dislike while setting yourself up for the job you do likeHow prioritizing and talking about her mental health enables Serena to stay aligned with her work and goals on and off social mediaGiveaway!! To celebrate Serena’s new cookbook, The Dude Diet Dinnertime, coming out on October 29th, we’ve teamed up to do a giveaway of said cookbook as a thank you for listening to us giggle. To enter, make sure you’re following both of us on Instagram (@serenagwolf and @brieshelly) and leave a comment on why you loved this episode on the photo of Serena on my Instagram feed between now and Sunday, October 6th at midnight. If you’re listening to this after Oct 6th, see below for info on where to buy both of Serena’s cookbooks.Connect with Serena:www.domesticate-me.comInstagram: @serenagwolfPodcast: SpiralingMore info on The Dude Diet or buy hereThe Dude Diet DinnertimeConnect with Brie:www.brieshelly.comInstagram: @brieshellyWork TogetherFall Three Session Package - Note Fall3 in your message!!

During the episode, Brie discusses common mental health themes that stir up as the seasons change plus ways to combat these changes and seek support.Connect with Brie:www.brieshelly.comInstagram: @brieshellyWork TogetherFall Three Session Package - Note Fall3 in your message!!

Alissa Rumsey is a nationally recognized and award-winning registered dietitian nutritionist and the founder of Alissa Rumsey Nutrition and Wellness, a private practice that specializes in intuitive eating, body acceptance and disordered eating recovery. Her philosophy is rooted in the anti-diet and Health at Every Size (HAES®) movement, and as a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor she helps people cultivate a healthy and peaceful relationship with food and their bodies.During the episode, we discuss:How Alissa became involved in the media while working as a dietitian at major NYC hospitalWays dietitians are shaking up how nutrition information is being spread in the mediaWhat intuitive eating is and how to be mindful that you are learning the original approachThe story behind the #womeneatingfood movement Alissa has spearheadedThe importance of setting boundaries on social media and diversifying your feedAlissa’s top travel recommendationsFind a complete list of Alissa’s favorite social media accounts to follow here. Join Alissa’s “Ditch the Diet” Facebook group here.Sign up for Alissa’s latest course, “The Body Image Reboot” starting on October 2nd here.Connect with Alissa:www.alissarumsey.comInstagram: @alissarumseyrdConnect with Brie:www.brieshelly.comInstagram: @brieshellyWork Together

As we head into our final holiday weekend of the summer, I’ve noticed an important theme in my office: clients feeling pressured to provide the best life updates during visits or get togethers with family and friends.I hope that after today’s episode, you’ll have a few tips and tricks to decrease these feelings, and instead, walk in and out of Labor Day Weekend with more confidence.As always, feel free to reach out with any questions and click HERE to learn how I can support you throughout any and all of your life adventures!Connect with Brie:www.brieshelly.comInstagram: @brieshelly

As a provider who specializes in body image and encourages my clients to embody confidence both mentally and physically, I strongly believe that your wedding day is the epitome of days to feel confident. I’m so passionate about this topic and have countless activities and tools to help you build confidence. While I’m just barely going to scratch the surface today, here are some of my top tips for how to stay confident while shopping for your big day!As always, feel free to reach out with any questions and learn how I can support you throughout any and all of your body image or wedding adventures on my website at brieshelly.com/workwithme!Connect with Brie:www.brieshelly.comInstagram: @brieshelly

Calista West is a private jeweler based on Nantucket Island, but travels all over the country and even internationally to meet with clients. Though, she spends the majority of her time meeting clients in Boston at the Wing. She is a full service jeweler who helps clients with everything from repairs, appraisals, custom designs, and sources directly from fine jewelry designers. Given that she is GIA certified, her specialty is diamonds and bridal but she does work with a wide range of gemstones too.During today’s episode, we discuss: Calista’s journey to opening up her own private jewelry businessCalista gives a diamond 101 lesson about GIA school, the “4 C’s”, and shares her tops tips to keep in mind when shopping for a diamondWe talk through how marketing strategies put diamonds in the spotlight and how to be mindful of overpriced diamond brandsCalista shares what’s it’s like to travel around the world for business and personal growthHow social media has been instrumental in Calista’s business growthHow to avoid Kim Kardashian moments and keep your jewelry safeCalista explains how solo travel is instrumental in her personal growth Connect with Calista:www.calistawest.comInstagram: @calistawest Connect with Brie:www.brieshelly.comInstagram: @brieshelly

Brie shares her top tips for how to keep your mental health in check while planning a wedding. Pulling from support she’s given to clients and based on her own personal experiences, this is a must listen for any current or future bride-to-be’s. Connect with Brie:InstagramInterested in your own relationship or wedding-related support? Let’s work together!

Brie breaks down why she's so passionate about travel, travel therapy, and explains why it’s an integral part of her private practice, this podcast, and her social media. Brie also shares her favorite research points about how travel is beneficial for your emotional, physical, and mental health. Connect with Brie: Instagram: @brieshellyWork Together: www.brieshelly.comTravel Bucket List Blog Post here

Tricia Huffman, aka Your Joyologist, urges you to claim your joy and own who you are every single day via her affirmation based product line, daily inspiration APP and everything she does. She is a rock and roll roadie at heart and by first career who works with those in the public eye to keep them in integrity with who they want to be in the world and for themselves. During the show, we discuss:· How Tricia decided to challenge her emotions and being worried about what other’s think of her· Why you need to take “should” out of your vocabulary TODAY· The importance of being OK with being unsure of what you want in life· Her path to becoming the “joyologist”· A behind the scenes look at the music industry and tours and how Tricia develops her incredible quotes· Ways Tricia combats comparison traps on social media· Countless examples about why it’s important to honor yourself in every area of life· We discuss Tricia’s quote that went viral · Why you are entitled to take your sick days and self-care time Connect with us:· Tricia Huffman:o www.yourjoyologist.como Podcast: Claim Ito Instagram: @yourjoyologisto App: Own Your Awesome· Brie Shellyo www.brieshelly.como Instagram: @brieshelly

Kara Lydon, RD, LDN, RYT, is a nationally recognized and award-winning registered dietitian nutritionist, certified intuitive eating counselor, yoga teacher and the owner of Kara Lydon Nutrition. Kara believes that the key to authentic health and wellbeing is to celebrate food and our bodies, a positive philosophy that she actively practices and instills through the kitchen, yoga studio, working one-on-one with clients, on her food and healthy living blog, The Foodie Dietitian, and in her e-book, Nourish Your Namaste: How Nutrition and Yoga Can Support Digestion,Immunity, Energy and Relaxation. Her blog features delicious, nourishing seasonal recipes and simple strategies for a well-nourished life, and has been featured in countless national online publications.During the show, we discuss:Kara’s path to becoming a dietitian and developing the food philosophies she practices today with herself and clientsHow a coffee date and a trip to Southeast Asia have empowered her to make big life movesWe breakdown how important carbs are and why you absolutely want them in your lifeWhat it’s like to build a presence on social media as a dietitian and food bloggerPlus, where Kara is headed next in the worldConnect with us:Kara:www.karalydon.comInstagram: @karalydonrdFree Carb Handout: HereWork with Kara: HereBrie:www.brieshelly.comInstagram: @brieshellyInterested in therapy or coaching? Learn more here!

During the show, Brie discusses her go to tips for confidence right now, top ways to enjoy summer, and reflects on her recent trip to Greece.Things mentioned in the show:Episode 11 with Jenny MinnsEpisode 13 with Carly Helfand Brie’s appearance on the Nutrition Redefined podcastConnect with Brie:www.brieshelly.comInstagram: @brieshellyInterested in therapy or coaching? Learn more here!

Dr. Carrie Kholi-Murchison is a critical thinker, entrepreneur, and growth strategist with 10+ years experience defining brands and gathering and growing communities. She believes that every human being has the right and responsibility to confidently and creatively contribute to an equitable future for all. As Executive Director of HOLI. BRANDS, she expedites these contributions by working to enhance the quality of life for historically marginalized communities. As a taurus obsessing over wellness and - not just chasing, but - catching up to our dreams, she helps people just like you manifest personal and professional shifts, create brave and welcoming space, and build for long-term sustenance. During the show, Carrie and I discuss:Carrie being an multi-passionate, serial entrepreneurWhat self-actualization means and how to incorporate it into your lifeWhy insecurity and confidence are our “words”Why it’s important to appreciate all chapters of our lifeCarrie shares her perspective on diversity and privilege particularly on social mediaWays to have an influence in people’s lives offlineCarrie’s thoughts on where digital and social media marketing are headedBehind the scenes look at how she runs her own social media platformsLeaning into things that are terrifying Connect with us:Carrie:www.carriekholi.comInstagram: @kholiBrie:www.brieshelly.comInstagram: @brieshellyInterested in therapy or coaching? Learn more here!

Ksenia Avdulova is a public speaker, founder of the award-nominated digital platform Breakfast Criminals, and host of Woke & Wired podcast, focusing on expanded consciousness and entrepreneurship in the digital age. Named "35 Under 35 In Wellness" by Wanderlust and “The Fashion World’s Most In-Demand Breakfast Chef” by MyRecipes, a Time Inc. Company, Ksenia impacts more than 100,000 followers across her platforms as she shares the power of rituals, mindful nourishment and conscious social media. Ksenia has partnered with brands like Vitamix, Miu Miu, Adidas, THINX, GirlUp and Glossier and, most recently, graced the cover of Kashi GOLEAN cereal boxes nationwide (without being a pro athlete). She has led keynotes and workshops, including the United Nations GirlUp Summit, Washington University's Olin Business School, WELLSummit, MindBodyGreen's Revitalize, Lead with Love, The Upside and other empowerment and wellness events globally. She's been named "one of the pioneers of conscious social media," and her work has been featured in Vogue, Women's Health, Harper's Bazaar and Refinery29. During the show, we discuss: An important reminder that we see Ksenia’s successful brands but there have been countless other ones tooWhy being a nice human is the most powerful tool for growth out thereWhat it’s like to be one of the “OG’s” of social mediaA fresh perspective and an approach to being on top, viewing your relationship with your social media followers, and competitionKsenia’s top tips for navigating comparison trapsKsenia explains the key principles of her social media minimalism course and how she gained the confidence to launch itThe essentials to remember when trying to grow a following today, and Ksenia shares a top secret till nowHow giving back provides Ksenia with even more alignment and intentionKsenia's thoughts on going viralwThe positive impact travel has in Ksenia’s life, personal growth, and why she’s created a business model that allows her to be anywhereThings we mention during the show:My chat with Erin Bailey is episode nine of Real Talk TravelsKsenia's Woke & Wired Episode where she shares her story and conscious social media principles Connect with us:Ksenia: www.wokeandwired.comHer Conscious Social Media ProgramInstagram: @breakfastcriminals@wokeandwired@crystalcriminals@socialmediaminialismPodcast: @wokeandwiredpodcastPodcast: Woke & Wired Heart BowlBrie:www.brieshelly.comInstagram: @brieshelly&

Carly Helfand is a points and miles consultant and blogger who's been using points to travel to 52 cities in every calendar year since 2011. In the last few years, she’s seen the cherry blossoms in Tokyo, watched the Northern Lights in Alaska, trekked to Machu Picchu, stayed in an overwater bungalow in the Maldives, taken organic cooking classes in the Italian countryside and more, all without spending a dime on airfare. She's also helped consulting clients rack up hundreds of thousands of points of their own and implement sound, sustainable earning-and-burning strategies to keep them traveling for free for years to come.During the show, we discuss: o How Carly’s time in Bali sparked the creation of her online platform, 52 Citieso Carly’s top tips for utilizing travel rewardso How travel became a staple in her life and an area where she’s “overachieved” o The ability for travel to spark self-sufficiency and personal growtho How to take charge during stressful travel momentso Carly teaches us about HUCA 101- AKA hang up and call again o Memorable travel mishaps that are “funny” nowo How to practice self-care while travelingo Carly’s recommendations for where to head if you want to start traveling and next up on her bucket list· Connect with us:o Carly: www.52citiesblog.comInstagram: @carlyhelfando Brie:www.brieshelly.comInstagram: @brieshellyInterested in therapy or coaching? Learn more here!

Brenna O'Malley is a Registered Dietitian and Creator of The Wellful, a mindful health platform that promotes a positive and realistic approach to health, wellness and nutrition through information you can digest. Brenna combines her experience in food marketing and brand strategy with her expertise in nutrition science and wellness trends to help food brands and clients navigate the food and health space. Brenna recently launched The Wellful's Women in Wellness podcast featuring exciting and inspiring conversations with the women behind the brands, movements and communities that are changing the food, health & wellness landscape. Brenna earned her degree in Nutrition & Dietetics from New York University and completed her dietetic internship at Massachusetts General Hospital where she created and taught the hospital's first Intuitive Eating course. Her writing has been featured in publications like POPSUGAR, Spoon University and My Life OOO.During the show, we discuss:How Brenna became passionate about food messaging and the start of her careerThe behind the scenes of food messagingBrenna shares her nutrition philosophyHow dietitians are using social media to promote positive messagingHow to tease out expert advice on social mediaHow others being vulnerable on social media has enabled her to confidently share moreConnect with us:Come to our event, Navigating Wellness in the Digital Age, on Thursday, June 6th 6-9pm at Boston Hall. Learn more and purchase tickets here.Brenna: www.thewellful.comInstagram: @thewellfulPodcast: The Wellful: Women in WellnessBrie:www.brieshelly.comInstagram: @brieshellyInterested in therapy or coaching? Learn more here!

Jenny is a 12 year wedding planning veteran turned interior designer re-located from SoCal to Boston. Her interior design company Palm & Prep captures the essence of fresh coastal cali living grounded with the traditional vibe of New England. At P&P she takes pride in creating spaces that are an elevated cohesive reflection of you & your family. Jenny’s work has been featured in Boston Globe Magazine, San Diego Magazine, Style me Pretty Living, HouseBeautiful.com, One Kings Lane, Real Simple, Anthropologie, and Schumacher.comDuring the show, we discuss:Switching from designing weddings on the West coast to designing homes on the East coastThe behind the scenes of restoring her current homeHow Jenny has built thriving businesses with and without the use of social mediaJenny’s thoughts around utilizing social media as a tool to help others, her relationship with the word influencer, and her desire for genuine partnershipsLetting go of the “need” to be on social media every single dayHow Jenny navigates comparison, the algorithm, and curating the perfect feed by knowing her strengths and honoring her offline achievements Jenny shares a sneak peek into future goals of hers that you don’t want to miss!Connect with Jenny:www.palmandprep.comInstagram: @palmandprepConnect with Brie: www.brieshelly.comInstagram: @brieshellyFor therapy and coaching, connect with me here!

In honor of the tenth episode, I wanted to do a solo episode and share a little bit more about the behind the scenes of both the show and myself. I’m hopeful that after today’s show, you’ll have a greater understanding of who I am, why I launched Real Talk Travels, my intentions behind why I select the guests that I select, and my hopes for where this entire show is headed.Connect with Brie:www.brieshelly.comInstagram: @brieshellyInterested in therapy or coaching? Learn more here!

Erin Bailey helps women unlock their true passions and potential through movement. Being a certified fitness coach, she currently works for ASICS as their Head Trainer and Director of Fitness Programming for their fitness apps Runkeeper and ASICS Studio. Erin gets to travel around the world coaching people to find movement that fuels them, including professional athletes, top models, and executives.During the show, we discuss:Erin’s unexpected path to becoming involved in the fitness industryHow Erin is the same on and offline and embodies the #chasingjoy mentality dailyErin’s favorite books and how soul searching empowers her to stay away from comparison trapsOur mutual love for Ksenia’s way to gut check yourself before jumping on social mediaThe behind the scenes of Erin’s video about leaning into fearThe impact of Erin’s blog post about sexual harassment when working out going viral, and her thoughts on next stepsHow Erin loves to plan spontaneous tripsThings we mention:The Book of JoyThe Wisdom of Sunday’s Love DoesThe Seat of the SoulKsenia AvdulovaErin’s “Leaning into fear video”Connect with us:Erin: www.ebaileyfitness.comInstagram: @ebailey_fitnessBrie:www.brieshelly.comInstagram: @brieshellyInterested in therapy or coaching? Learn more here!

Yuri Tomikawa is the Founder and CEO of Zencare.co (www.zencare.co), a website that connects professionals and students with outstanding therapists. Yuri started Zencare when she struggled to find a therapist herself and has helped thousands of individuals connect with quality mental health clinicians in New York City, Boston, and Rhode Island. Yuri is a graduate of Brown University and was previously a consultant at McKinsey & Company. Outside of work, she enjoys practicing yoga, exploring new coffee shops, and spending time with loved ones.During today’s show, Yuri and I discuss:The story behind why she created ZencareHow Zencare allows you to find providers that fit your needsWhy it’s important to feel empowered during the process of finding a providerBreakdown stigmas around mental health and therapyClarify the differences between therapy vs coaching, self-pay vs insurance, in office vs virtual support, and moreLearn more about Zencare at:www.zencare.coInstagram: @zencare.coConnect with Brie at: www.brieshelly.comInstagram: @brieshellyBrie on Zencare: www.zencare.co/brie-shelly

Cara Irwin is a decor and DIY blogger and influencer. Her goal on @goldalamode social media accounts is to be authentic and allow people to be their true selves. She also highlights happy, healthy living by sharing her own journey with mental and physical health. During the show, we discuss:Switching from design school to building an online platformDesigning a home on a budgetBreaking down stigmas associated to mental health and autoimmune disordersFinding providers that make you feel comfortable and heardUsing “highlights” on Instagram to show REAL life highlightsLetting go of the pressure to perfect on social mediaDuring the show, we also highlight the importance of seeking support, and Cara shares parts of her past that may be triggering. Please consider seeking support to discuss anything that comes for up for you via: Psychology Today: www.psychologytoday.comZencare: www.zencare.coSuicide Hot Line: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.orgNational Alliance on Mental Health: www.nami.org/Find-SupportConnect with Cara: www.goldalamode.coInstagram: @goldalamodeYouTube: @goldalamodeConnect with Brie: www.brieshelly.comInstagram: @brieshellyYoutube: @brieshelly

Morgan Jones is a creative freelancer and lifestyle influencer based in New York who's platform shares her love for fashion, conscious living, travel, and creating a community of females rooted in empowerment and kindness. Outside of her online presence, she does social media strategy for various start-ups in the New York area and is working on launching her own company in the near future. On the show, we discuss:Morgan’s journey to working in the social media industry and building an online platformWhen she first opened up about her anxiety on social media and ways she recognizes and manages her anxiety todayHow visiting Bali multiple times has led to self-growthConnect with Morgan at:Instagram: @morganmariejoneswww.mojoinmanhattan.comConnect with Brie at:Instagram: @brieshellywww.brieshelly.com

In the Real Talk Travels teaser, I'll highlight the intentions of the podcast and fill you in on who I am.Learn more at:www.brieshelly.com@brieshelly