Brought to you from the rice fields of Bali, Stay Wild is a podcast where Norma Jean interviews people who are living life on their own terms. We chat with inspirational entrepreneurs, artists, healers, doctors, yoga teachers, and writers, who are creating the lives they want. We get into the hum…
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and Welcome to Stay Wild, the podcast about how to keep your quirks in the wonderous world! This is episode #36 with Soma Temple, creator of “Bali Malas” and “Aum Rudraksha Designs,” contemporary Malas inspired by hindu spirituality, guided by Papaji (H.W.L. Poonja). More than 20 years ago in India, the well-known spiritual teacher Papaji (H.W.L. Poonja) told Soma that since she lived so close to the source of the highest quality Rudraksha beads on the planet, her Dharma (destiny) was to spread them to the western world. They had been kept sacred in India, with primarily sadhu’s and holy people wearing them. Papaji said the world is in chaos and it was time to bring the awareness of rudrakshas to the masses. He also predicted, “that the whole world would be at peace if everyone was wearing them”. Soma’s journey with Rudraksha beads has been incredibly organic, inspired, and unexpected. Since a very young age she was attracted to them and always felt their sacred energy without really understanding what they were, until Papaji’s words helped her accept the dharma bestowed upon her. She then created Aum Rudraksha Designs in 2003 Soma started slowly as a hobby selling them here and there, also gifting them to those close to her. She started noticing how they were actively affecting these people’s lives and saw clearly the positive changes in those around, that had started wearing Rudraksha beads. It first became apparent in her staff. As they started to work with rudraksha’s many of their problems were lessening and disappearing as they became more peaceful, discovering their true self. Living in Bali for over 30 years, Hinduism slowly but surely crept into Soma’s life as she was always attracted to Balinese rituals and ceremonies. “I believe the essentials for a happy life is to accept that which arises in your life, to say YES to your dharma and to your mission.” -Soma Temple Listen to more of Soma’s incredible journey this episode and don’t forget to connect with Soma below. info@aumrudraksha.com www.aumrudraksha.com IG | @aumrudrakshadesigns Today’s episode was brought to you by me, Norma Jean. You can find all of the details for Camp Clarity- the incredible transformational retreat we chat about on the show at www.joincampclarity.com. Thanks again for listening, if you’re liking the show please leave us a review on iTunes, and tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts from! You can view all of our episodes at www.staywildpodcast.com and find us on Instagram at @staywildpodcast. You can hear all of my music that we use on the show at normajeanmusic.com, see my cartoons, grab one of my hand-made shirts at njloves.com and find me on Instagram @normajeanlovesdoodles.
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and Welcome to Stay Wild, the podcast about how to keep your quirks in the wonderous world! This is episode #35 with today’s guest, Emily McDowell. I am so excited to share Emily's story! She is the founder of Emily McDowell & Friends (formerly Emily McDowell Studio), a company that creates beautiful illustrated treasures, and started out making greeting cards that spoke the truth! As humans living in this fast-paced digital world, it has become a challenge for us to connect - we've been so accustomed to "minding our own business" and setting boundaries that it has become difficult for us to say exactly how we feel, and we've left a lot of that job with greeting card companies. Then again, classic greeting cards don't reflect what's actually happening in our lives and how we're feeling. Template messages just weren't cutting it anymore. Enter Emily and the Empathy Card Revolution! Join us for this episode of delving into creative paths, empowerment, entrepreneurship, and how success and joy in our lives is anything but linear. Check out her work on: www.emilymcdowell.com Instagram Facebook Pinterest Today’s episode was brought to you by me, Norma Jean. You can hear all of my music that we use on the show, check out the podcast, see my cartoons, and grab one of my hand-made shirts at www.njloves.com
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and Welcome to Stay Wild, the podcast about to kep your quirks in the wonderous world! This is episode #34 with today’s guest, Liquid Silva. I am thrilled to have Silva on this episode! Dubbed one of the best MCs in Indonesia because of his talent and the impact he’s made in the local music industry, Liquid Silva has gone on to collaborate with numerous different artists and has made his mark in the music industry around the globe. We met when we both performed at the Toraja International Music festival in Indonesia, and I just knew from his vibe - that I had to have him on the show so he could share his inspiring story with all of you! On this episode, we talk about Silva’s journey - he’s traveled extensively both on tour and exploring the greater world, and has lived on 3 continents! If there’s anyone who has the passion and drive to make an impact in others’ lives through music, it’s Liquid Silva. At the end of this episode, we share one of his songs, “Stand Up High” featuring Coga that has such a fun, positive spirit I know you’ll fall in love with his sound! Check out and connect with Liquid Silva on: www.liquidsilvaonline.com Reverbnation Facebook YouTube Instagram Today’s episode was brought to you by me, Norma Jean. You can hear all of my music that we use on the show, check out the podcast, see my cartoons, and grab one of my hand-made shirts at www.njloves.com
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and welcome to Stay Wild! This is episode 33 with today’s guest, Divya Darling. Divya is the founder and director of the Intrinsic Brilliance Institute. She is a transformational brain trainer, who is passionate about empowering others to be the brightest and most brilliant versions of themselves. She has researched the mysteries of the mind for over a decade, obtaining degrees in neuroscience, psychology, and cognitive sciences from Oberlin, a top tier liberal arts university in the US. As a transformational brain trainer, Divya helps individuals to bridge the gap between conscious belief decisions and unconscious behavior. Her theory is that people operate on different modes and are able to run by "shifting gears." At one point, a person may be in a mode of necessity - which is a place where we tell ourselves that we "have to," putting pressures on ourselves. Divya emphasizes that everyone can identify which mode they're on by being mindful of what words we use. Listen in to learn more about Divya's interesting nuggets of wisdom. Tons of value on this episode, little humans! Connect with Divya on: www.intrinsicbrilliance.com.au Facebook Instagram YouTube EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR STAY WILD LISTENERS Sign up for a Clarity Meditation here. Today’s episode was brought to you by me, Norma Jean. You can hear all of my music that we use on the show, check out the podcast, see my cartoons, and grab one of my shirts at www.njloves.com
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and welcome to Stay Wild! This is episode 31 with today’s guest, Lauren Smith. Lauren is the co-author of ‘The Whole Professional‘ which is currently being used in a career prep program at University of the District of Columbia. In 2018, Lauren released her book, “Mind Love: Bite Sized Thought Nuggets to Fuel Your Life” and the rapidly growing podcast, Master Your Mind, Business, and Life. With a BS in communication and minor in marketing, she initiated her own business in college, but when she uprooted she was forced to start over again. She then began a job as a Social Media Specialist for a Fortune 500 Company, but soon left to pursue her own business, Socially Tangled, LLC. On this episode, Lauren talks to us about business and shares some very useful social media tips to help boost your personal brand. We also talk about the beauty of motherhood and parenting, which Lauren is amazing at, I must say! Connect with Lauren on www.laurensmithbiz.com and follow her on social media: Instagram - @laurenuntangled Facebook - www.facebook.com/laurensmithbiz Listen to her podcast on www.mindbizlife.com Today’s episode was brought to you by me, Norma Jean. You can hear all of my music that we use on the show, check out the podcast, see my cartoons, and grab one of my shirts at www.njloves.com
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and welcome to Stay Wild! This is episode 31 with today's guest, Tori Press. On her website's bio, Tori tells us that she is several things: "a mother, an entrepreneur, a yogi, a science enthusiast, a neurotic human person who is anxious right now about writing this bio, and an artist who is still getting used to calling herself an artist." To me, Tori is an inspiring artist whose work adds a pop of color especially when I scroll through Instagram. “I don’t have to stick to the decision I made when I was 22 years old.” On this episode, Tori tells us her story and brings us back to when she was just starting out. Like all stories of finding oneself, Tori also went through a phase where she didn't really know where she was headed or what she was doing was actually worth it. For Tori, drawing helps her cultivate more mindfulness, joy, gratitude, and self-acceptance. Learn more about Tori Press on www.revelatori.com and follow her on Instagram at @revelatori. Today’s episode was brought to you by me, Norma Jean. You can hear all of my music that we use on the show, check out the podcast, see my cartoons, and grab one of my shirts at www.njloves.com
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and welcome to Stay Wild! This is episode 30 with today's guest, Michael Oliver. A self-confessed introvert, Michael Oliver feels like acting is an outlet. His love for the craft has brought him places and has opened up opportunities for him. Michael started theatre because he wanted to be more connected with the outer world in a more sensible, fluid way. On this episode, I sit with him in India where we act in a play together. We talk about how he got started with theatre, how it is to be a director, and what struggles he had to overcome just to be the best in his craft. Learn more about Michael on http://performingknowledge.org/dramaturgy-story-consultation-tutoring-acting-directing-workshops-poetry-performance Today’s episode was brought to you by me, Norma Jean. You can hear all of my music that we use on the show, check out the podcast, see my cartoons, and grab one of my shirts at www.njloves.com
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and welcome to Stay Wild! This is episode 29 with today's guest, Emily Kuser. Emily Kuser is the founder of High Vibe Yoga, a yoga school that treats yoga as a way of life. She is in love with Bali and its rich culture, its smiling people, and the way the spiritual aspect is integrated into everyday life. On this episode, Emily tells us about how moving to Bali without much taught her how to love life more, and how it encouraged her to push forward and become more resilient - even when struggles and heartaches come. Emily is on a constant search for life improvement through yoga. With her 10 years of teaching expertise, Emily has definitely experienced and seen so many, met different types of people - which has made her an effective teacher. Follow Emily on www.highvibeyoga.com. Today’s episode was brought to you by me, Norma Jean. You can hear all of my music that we use on the show, check out the podcast, see my cartoons, and grab one of my shirts at www.njloves.com
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and welcome to Stay Wild! This is episode 28 with today's guest, Samia Shalabi. At 23 years old, Samia packed her bags and decided to travel the world ALONE. Looking back, she tells us how scary it sounded - but she made it through. Samia, my dear friend, is a full-time dreamer and I could not be any more proud of her achievements, her bravery, and her very inspiring aura. “I promised myself I would never wear a suit. So I never did.” The corporate world wasn't for Samia - and for a number of us, it isn't as well! What set Samia apart is that she NEVER let the corporate world get to her. She has been a free individual, exercising her passion and creativity since the beginning. “Go ahead and live your dreams. It’s worth it.” I could not have said it any better! Listen to our conversation and get ready to be inspired! Check out Samia's Instagram account at @karazidesign and show your support by buying her jewellery at https://www.etsy.com/shop/karazidesign Today’s episode was brought to you by me, Norma Jean. You can hear all of my music that we use on the show, check out the podcast, see my cartoons, and grab one of my shirts at www.njloves.com
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and welcome to Stay Wild! This is episode 27 with today’s guest, Mindie Andamos. Mindie is a shamanic healer and psychic medium. Ever since she could remember, Mindie has always been talking to spirits. She could see Spirit and "knew" things about people, places and situations as well as having her dreams and visions come true in real life. Mindie's childhood was not easy and is similar to many who are called to be a Shaman. Despite her abilities, Mindie wasn't ready to lead a life of Shamanism, so as soon as she was nineteen, Mindie took a job in Corporate America while doing her best to ignore her gifts. On this episode, Mindie tells us about how she came to discover her gift and how she's using this to help others find and become the better version of themselves. "You gotta do what makes your soul sing." Mindie can heal past lives while still accessing information, and she is also able to tap into additional realms to perform healings. Mindie serves as an ambassador of Spirit whose mission is to heal and deliver messages of hope. Connect with Mindie: www.mindieadamos.com Facebook Today’s episode was brought to you by me, Norma Jean. You can hear all of my music that we use on the show, check out the podcast, see my cartoons, and grab one of my shirts at www.njloves.com
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and welcome to Stay Wild! This is episode 26 with today’s guest, Rex Sumner. Rex Sumner is such an interesting individual with a very rich background. As a youngster worked his passage on a container ship to Australia where he worked as a cowboy, gold-miner, door-to-door salesman and fruit-picker, before switching from Zoology to the Army to study at Sandhurst. He has spent many years in the Far East and is very passionate about SNAKES. Yes, snakes. "Every single snake in the world thinks YOU want to eat it. So it's terrified of you." On this episode, Rex tells us about the “magnificent, powerful” creature which is the snake. Rex’s passion has led him to become a support of the Bali Reptile Rescue, a non-profit organization that rescues and rehabilitates snakes all over Bali. Rex emphasizes on how to handle snakes - and the general rule of thumb is never chase it. “Do not do any of the things that you’ve been told to in the past.” Especially not sucking the venom out in case you’ve been bitten - that’s Rex’s top tip. Amazingly enough, the first aid for snake bites is washing the wound area out with… pee! And then rinse it off of course. During our conversation, Rex teaches us about techniques to follow when faced with snake bites! Aside from being a snake enthusiast, Rex is also an accomplished author with several published books out in the market! Connect with Rex: www.rexsumner.com Facebook Instagram Amazon for his books Today’s episode was brought to you by me, Norma Jean. You can hear all of my music that we use on the show, check out the podcast, see my cartoons, and grab one of my shirts at www.njloves.com
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and welcome to Stay Wild! This is episode 25 with today’s guest, Sydney Weiss. Sydney is a host, creator, and most importantly, a joy seeker. She is a lawyer passionate about people, connection, the environment, and creating real social change for our world. “Joy is the process of connecting, of meeting new people.” On this episode, Sydney talks about being bullied on the playground and not being able to express herself fully because she was afraid people might not like what she has to say. She also talks about the time, when she was studying for the bar, she sent her body into overdrive - which ultimately led her to getting and sick and having appendicitis. It was a most challenging time, but she got through it. "By showing up for yourself in whatever moment it is, it sets the example for someone else and they feel compelled to do it too. And before you know it, you have this ripple effect - this domino effect - of people around the world deciding to stand up and stand tall for their truth.” Sydney is the force behind the Seek The Joy podcast, which was inspired by a bracelet that said just that: “Seek the joy.” The podcast contains messages of joy, empowerment, and having the courage to step into your vulnerability. Connect with Sydney: Seek The Joy Podcast Facebook Instagram Twitter Today’s episode was brought to you by me, Norma Jean. You can hear all of my music that we use on the show, check out the podcast, see my cartoons, and grab one of my shirts at www.njloves.com
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and welcome to Stay Wild! This is episode 24 with today’s guest, Monique Benabou. Monique is a singer-songwriter who creates conscious music that matters. She fully stands with her purpose and is always ready to serve. She describes herself as a gypsy, a free spirit, a truly nomadic being who goes around singing, dancing, and smiling - just loving and living life in all of its glory! “The ego lives in the mind, not in the body.” On this episode, Monique takes us back to how she started her career as a musician, as well as a life coach. She opens up about how she viewed success growing up, how everyone around her viewed success and how different her definition of it is today. Monique is a such a powerful soul, and she talks so passionately about powerful reuqests and how we make them; about empowering women and how the new generation of females have so much potential to break free and reach greater heights. "Death to the ego so you can experience the love that you are. So that you can experience that YOU are what you have been looking for.” Join us on this very motivating conversation. You’ll definitely feel a major emotional uplifting after listening to this episode, especially after hearing Monique’s angelic voice at the end. Connect with Monique on Facebook! Today’s episode was brought to you by me, Norma Jean. You can hear all of my music that we use on the show, check out the podcast, see my cartoons, and grab one of my shirts at www.njloves.com
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and welcome to Stay Wild! This is episode 23 with today’s guest, Bernadette Cay. Bernadette Cay is an artist, author, and product manager. She has worked at Google, MoPub, and Twitter. She is the author of Something More: A Working Professional’s Search for Creativity, Purpose, and Peace. Growing up, Bernadette has always been passionate about making art, but life brought her to a different path as she studied engineering and landing a career in tech. She was very deep into the tech world, but felt like she was missing out on something in life. So she turned around and went back to creating art. "One of the things I've learned is that things take time." On this episode, she talks about the struggles she faced during the process of writing her book and when it was time for her to take on what she really loved and wanted to do: art. Bernadette is also a great believer in finding out why you need to do what you feel like you need to be doing. She talks about focusing on your WHY. "One thing that's really helpful to me is just being really clear on my WHY." Join us on this very inspiring conversation that will surely make you think about your career, your passion, and your motivation to carry on. Connect with Bernadette on https://www.bernadettecay.com/ Get her book here: https://www.bernadettecay.com/shop/something-more Check out Bernadette’s art: https://www.bernadettecay.com/daily-drawing-project/ Learn more about Bernadette’s exhibit here: https://fortmason.org/event/bernadette-cay-something-more/ Today’s episode was brought to you by me, Norma Jean. You can hear all of my music that we use on the show, check out the podcast, see my cartoons, and grab one of my shirts at www.njloves.com
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and welcome to Stay Wild! This is episode 22 with today’s guest, Catie Disabato. Catie is a creative writer and novelist living in Los Angeles. Her debut novel went out in May 2015 titled “Ghost Network”, which is a story of a pop singer who went missing and the pursuit to find her. Catie discovered her passion in writing at a very young age and has decided to pursue this career. She got a degree in creative writing and followed this path. “I’ve always wanted to be a writer ever since I was a kid.” On this episode, Catie shares her journey on how she became a writer and how she keeps herself motivated. Writing a novel takes months or even years to accomplish - and for the Ghost Network, it took over 5 years to be published. She shares the process in writing the novel and the inspiration behind its creation. “I feel like I am my work in general, but I identify with the process of doing the work more than any single piece.” This is an interesting episode that will surely bring out the creativity in you. She gives tips on how to complete the marathon of a novel and how constructive criticism helps improve you as a writer. “The life of the novelist is the life that I wanted to live.” Join us in this conversation of passion, motivation, and creativity You can find Catie and more about what we are talking about in the episode here: Twitter - https://twitter.com/CatieAlert/ Ghost Network - https://www.amazon.com/Ghost-Network-Novel-Catie-Disabato/dp/1612194346 Today’s episode was brought to you by me, Norma Jean. You can hear all of my music that we use on the show, check out the podcast, see my cartoons, and grab one of my shirts at www.njloves.com
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and welcome to Stay Wild! This is episode 21 with today’s guest, Anna Bucciarelli. Anna is a freelance illustrator based in Toronto, Canada who has embraced her talent at a very young age. Her style is influenced by her training in Petrykivka painting, a traditional Ukrainian decorative painting style. She has this amazing ability in watercolor painting that deserves a billboard in Time square – Oh wait! She did make it there! “I worked up the courage to do it, and started my work on Instagram.” On this episode, Anna shares the inspiration and story behind her paintings. She talks about her artistic process, her journey, and her commercial success. She gives the listeners some tips on how to thrive in being an artist and how to make it work despite the busy life we live. “The wonderful thing about being an artist is that it’s never too late to start.” Listen to this episode and be awed as she reveals her most successful stories which include the designing of the Starbucks cup, the creation of commemorative coins in Canada, and the featuring of her work on the official page of Instagram. “It may or may not become successful but it has to really come from your soul.” Join us in this conversation on art, expression, and inspiration. You can find Anna and more about what we are talking about in the episode here: Website - http://annabucciarelli.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anna.m.bucciarelli/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/annabucciarellistudio/ BoredPanda - https://www.boredpanda.com/author/anna-m-bucciarelli/ Today’s episode was brought to you by me, Norma Jean. You can hear all of my music that we use on the show, check out the podcast, see my cartoons, and grab one of my shirts at www.njloves.com
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and welcome to Stay Wild! This is episode 20 with today’s guest, Colette Kent. Colette is an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, Panchakarma Technician, and a Yoga Instructor who came to Bali to learn more about the body and spirit. She has been in the health and fitness world for several years and went through a realization during her 20’s that her supposedly healthy lifestyle is causing her mind and body to be out of balance. Studying Ayurveda helped her get back on track and learned how to live her life according to her unique physical and mental constitution – and she is here to educate other people. “[Ayurveda] is about understanding your unique physical and mental constitution and it gives you guidelines in every aspect of your life.” On this episode, Colette explains what Ayurveda is and how it helps us understand our mind and body. She also explains how this traditional healing modality opens the door to opportunities. She talks about the practices of Panchakarma, the ultimate mind-body healing experience for detoxifying the body, strengthening the immune system, and restoring balance and well-being “It’s the manual to life that we never received.” The central concept of Ayurvedic medicine is the theory that health exists when there is a balance between three fundamental bodily bio-elements or “Doshas” called Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. She discusses the characteristics of each dosha, the climate and the food that is good for each dosha. “I love Ayurveda ‘cause it’s very logical, it’s natural, and it makes sense.” Join us in this conversation on ancient medicine, body constitution, and restoring balance. You can find Collete and more about what we are talking about in the episode here: Free ‘Intro to Ayurveda’ Ebook & Dosha Quiz - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/ Free 30 min online consultation - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/contact-to-reset-restore-renew Today’s episode was brought to you by me, Norma Jean. You can hear all of my music that we use on the show, check out the podcast, see my cartoons, and grab one of my shirts at www.njloves.com
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and welcome to Stay Wild! This is episode 19 with today’s guest, Lindsay Dam. Lindsay is a life coach, spiritual mentor, nutritional therapist, energy healer, fertility coach, and above all, a supermom. She empowers women to tap into their innate potential, unleash their creative energies, and create a life beyond their wildest dreams. After going through a devastating past, she decided to choose how her life is going forward. Now, she is living a fulfilling and satisfying life with her son while helping other women manifest the life of their dreams. “Manifesting is putting something out, believing that you can have it.” This is a very inspiring episode, especially for women, who has long been held by a painful past and couldn’t move on in life. She teaches women how to change paths and evolve into a life they are passionate about. She shares her amazing journey on how she came into energy creation and what manifesting is all about. “For women, the center of creation lies within our womb.” Listen to this episode and find out what a fertility coach does, how women create, what are the feelings and energy centers of the body, how can grounding help, and how to learn from your intuition. She gives tips, men and women alike, on how to choose the right path and achieve the life they desire. “We’re only going to create good in the world when we’re really following our true purpose.” Join us in this conversation on energy, intuition, and spiritual healing. You can find Lindsay and more about what we are talking about in the episode here: Website – www.lindsaydam.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/lindsaydamcoaching Facebook – www.facebook.com/groups/getpregnantnaturally Today’s episode was brought to you by me, Norma Jean. You can hear all of my music that we use on the show, check out the podcast, see my cartoons, and grab one of my shirts at www.njloves.com
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and welcome to Stay Wild! This is episode 18 with today’s guest, Kamau Abayomi. Kamau is a multidisciplinary artist - a rapper, deejay, emcee, choreographer, artist activator, and author to name a few. He aims to empower the artist community and at the same time catch and spread the wave of creative energy. "My thing is inspiring people to realize that they are artists and assisting and activating that." He is from California who eventually moved to Bali as he was drawn to spiritual art and creative expression. He believed that for a person to be truly beneficial, he has to do what he loves. "Everyone is an artist! As a human being here on earth, you are, by default, an artist - you are creating your life!" In this episode, Kamau shares his realization that it's not about making money or living up to society's standards but about pursuing your dreams, passion, and calling. "Be honest with how you want to express." Join us for this conversation of artistic collaboration, passion, and creative liberation. You can find Kamau and more about what we talking about in the episode here: www.kamauabayomi.com Instagram: @kamauabayomi SoundCloud: Kamau Abayomi MixCloud: Kamau Abayomi Today’s episode was brought to you by me, Norma Jean. You can hear all of my music that we use on the show, check out the podcast, see my cartoons, and grab one of my shirts at www.njloves.com
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and welcome to Stay Wild! This is episode 17 with today’s guest, Robyn Lynn. Robyn is an Intimacy Coach, a Tantra Guide, and the creator of The Present Sense, a meditative approach to moment-to-moment fulfillment in relationships and sexuality. She brings people to a space of self-acceptance, relaxation, and confidence in intimate relationships. She has been very active in the spiritual community including Tantra, Yoga, and Shamanism. “Tantra is a living tradition so it’s changing and growing all the time.” On this episode, she shares her journey on how she got into this spiritual and meditative world. She explains emotions, sexuality, and sensuality. This episode is perfect for everyone who is finding satisfaction within their bodies, physically and spiritually. She explains the development in the Tantra world and how we can incorporate them into our lives. She gives us a better understanding of what lies beneath us. “When you’re honoring your deity, the deity is a mirror reflection of you.” This episode also teaches what empowered consent is and how important it is in relationships. She encourages intimacy as part of our human body, as well as the spirit inside us. Listen in and find the confidence and satisfaction within you. “I just remembered getting my whole system flooded with energy.” Join us in this conversation on consciousness, sexuality, and spirituality. You can find Robyn and more about what we are talking about in the episode here: Website - http://robynthorensmith.com/ Email – evolutionarylife@gmail.com Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/allthingsareinterconnected Today’s episode was brought to you by me, Norma Jean. You can hear all of my music that we use on the show, check out the podcast, see my cartoons, and grab one of my shirts at www.njloves.com
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and welcome to Stay Wild! This is episode 16 with today’s guest, Jeremiah Ridenour. Jeremiah is an organic pioneer and food entrepreneur. He is obsessed with new food products or redesigns, otherwise, old food products. “I always try to work on the nutritional side. So, it's not just something you eat to make you full, but something that has nutritional benefits.” He considers himself a serial entrepreneur and in fact has made it big in the industry. He also advocates in the support of local farmers and encourages the relationship with them. “If you are educated about where your meat comes from, you feel better.” On this episode, Jeremiah shares his tofu eureka, the art and his romance with the making of tofu, soymilk, and tempeh. He is currently living a “sweet life” in Bali and shares his study on coconut sugar and interests in sugarcane juice. He shares how he once created a successful company and sold it, met an accident, and eventually settled down. As they have put it, "the island has a way of slowing you down when you need to." "It was so cool, and it fits in. There was a part of me that was magnetized!” Join us for this conversation on revolutionary products, innovation, and integration of new ideas! You can find Jeremiah and more about what we talking about in the episode here: http://www.wisesolutions.net/ http://wholecane.com/ Today’s episode was brought to you by me, Norma Jean. You can hear all of my music that we use on the show, check out the podcast, see my cartoons, and grab one of my shirts at www.njloves.com.
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and welcome to Stay Wild! This is episode 15 with today’s guest, Lindsey Wise. Lindsey is a doula or a birth companion, a vocal coach, and teacher in a yoga school who started traveling the world at an early age. She decided to skip university to fulfill her passion for music and to enjoy life. “Life was the most beautiful university that I could ever be a part of!” Aside from being a vocal coach, she works with other people to inspire them with their music. It was in fact music that brought her to different places. Through her travels and experiences, she was able to achieve a state of inner peace, where, as she described, was a place where there were no questions, nor answers. “I went and traveled, and allowed the universe to introduce me to my teachers.” In this episode, Lindsey shares her birthing experience, and how a lady who once appeared in her dream brought her to the beautiful place of Bali, where she now lives with her husband and kids. She created a to-do list of all the amazing things she wanted to get done. Over the years, everything in her list began manifesting, all because she asked and worked for it. After all, whatever you think, happens in Bali! “There are countless angels that want to help you, and they can't do anything unless you ask.” Join us for this conversation of passion, inspiration, and excitement. You can find Lindsey and more about what we talking about in the episode here: https://www.lindseywise.com/ For songs and meditations, go to the download page of her website: https://lindseywise.com/downloads/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/lindseywiselove Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindseywise_/ Bandcamp: https://lindseywise.bandcamo.com/album/walk-in-beauty Also available via Soundcloud and Spotify Today’s episode was brought to you by me, Norma Jean. You can hear all of my music that we use on the show, check out the podcast, see my cartoons, and grab one of my shirts at www.njloves.com
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and welcome to Stay Wild! This is episode 14 with today’s guest, Jerry Jariwalla. Jerry is the man behind The Funnel Guy whose mission is to help you grow your businesses through building Sales and Marketing Funnels. They help online businesses develop a consistent strategy that will continue to attract and retain high-impact customers to increase cash in your business. You don’t have to stress out in creating sales funnels 'cause they got your back! “The Funnel Guy is a done-it-for-you agency which is set to essentially take all the pain away from creating sales funnels.” On this episode, he recounts his journey on how he got into this business. He tells the story of how his father taught him the basics of earning money that led him into the business world. “Building a business is like building legos.” During the episode, he explains the 5-step process of what they do. He also explains how they build the relationship between you and the customers. “The state of mind that the person is in is prior to having an experience in your business and after having experience in your business.” Join us in this conversation of sales, businesses, and customer-supplier relationship. You can find Jerry and more about what we are talking about in the episode here: Website - https://funnelguy.me/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefunnelguy/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/thefunnelguyglobal/ Today’s episode was brought to you by me, Norma Jean. You can hear all of my music that we use on the show, check out the podcast, see my cartoons, and grab one of my shirts at www.njloves.com
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and welcome to Stay Wild! This is episode 13 with today’s guest, AwaHoshi Kavan. AwaHoshi is an early pioneer of crystal sound. She developed the use of silicon quartz crucibles into dynamic life activation formulas for personalized spiritual growth, health, and harmony. She is a crystal sound therapist who helps people reconnect with their inner harmony by listening to the resonating sound of crystal. “My whole belief in how to bring the world back into harmony led me into the world of crystals.” During the episode, she tells us the story of how she got into crystal sound meditation. She explains the science behind these crystal bowls and how its sound transforms people. He gets into the biophysics of these meditations – how it connects with the inner body. She believes that we are electromagnetic beings and that there is a connection between us. “I begin to understand that there is something very transformative in the music of crystal sound.” AwaHoshi shares an interesting discovery that the sound of the universe as recorded by NASA in 1972, sounds like the crystal music. How amazing is that? Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MmWeZHsQzs “The divine actually is a point of light, gender-free, and embodies the source point of truth and love and peace.” Join us in this conversation of sound, harmony, and transformation. You can find AwaHoshi and more about what we are talking about in the episode here: Website - https://crystalsoundinstitute.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/awahoshi_crystal_sound/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AwaHoshi/ Email – thewomanconservancy@gmail.com Today’s episode was brought to you by me, Norma Jean. You can hear all of my music that we use on the show, check out the podcast, see my cartoons, and grab one of my shirts at www.njloves.com
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and welcome to Stay Wild! This is episode 12 with today’s guest, Cathy Riva. Cathy is an entrepreneur mom, a party planning pro, a mindfulness teacher, and a TV personality who wants to bring joy into every person’s life. She is the creator of Joy Boxes, which is filled with delightful items that will bring joy into your daily lives. By planning several parties, she felt the joy in people and wanted to extend this joy and make it more consistent. As a child, a kind lady did something special for her that sparked the desire within her to spread JOY. “A selfless Samaritan who did this one act of kindness that changed my life. It set me in a forward motion to pay that forward.” On this episode, she talks about the inspiration behind Joy Boxes and how she came up with the idea. She reveals what is inside these boxes and how they bring joy to people. This episode shows us the bigger picture of what joy is. During her interviews with different successful people, she discovered that joy is not just about happiness, but also the resilience of people to different situations. “Joy Boxes is a little window into what I learned about how to live fuller human being lives.” She also talks about Celebrate Everyday and Mission Be. She encourages people to celebrate everyday and be a human being and not a human doing. She shares some tips on how to make our lives better through mindfulness and how to process our emotions. “I just want to be of service to the world.” Join us in this conversation of intentions, mindfulness, and JOY. You can find Cathy and more about what we are talking about in the episode here: Website - http://www.joyboxes.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/celebrateeveryday/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/CathyRivaCelebrateEveryday/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/cathyriva?lang=en Today’s episode was brought to you by me, Norma Jean. You can hear all of my music that we use on the show, check out the podcast, see my cartoons, and grab one of my shirts at www.njloves.com
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and welcome to Stay Wild! This is episode 11 with today’s guest, Lisa Wright. Lisa is a clothing designer who founded a conscious clothing line here in Bali called “Warriors of the Divine” which is sold around the world. She makes handmade clothing inspired by an ancient Indonesian craft. The highlight of her wonderful collection is the Angel Wing Kimonos. For her, this is not just a label. It brings a powerful purpose – encouraging other women to express their selves as Divine. “The label became about me encouraging other women to talk about these connections and divine experiences that we have.” On this episode, she talks about the inspiration behind the Angel Wing Kimonos. She tells the story of how Angel Gabriel gave him all the signs to pursue this business. She came to Bali with $1000 debt, a single mother, and relied on miracles. Listen in and find out about her miraculous story! “I believe in angels and I rely on miracles, and not care about what anybody else thinks.” Lisa also talks about her yoga journey and how this stirred her to name the clothing line from “Lisa’s Closet” to “Warriors of the Divine”. During the episode, she touches on fair trading and the realities of working environment. She also asks a powerful question: What are we dressed for? “There’s enough in what I’m doing – that it’s making a positive impact.” Join us in this conversation of fashion, self-expression, and divinity. You can find Lisa and more about what we are talking about in the episode here: Website - http://www.warriorsdivine.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/warriorsofthedivine/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lisasclosetbyronbay Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/lisascloset/ Today’s episode was brought to you by me, Norma Jean. You can hear all of my music that we use of the show, check out the podcast, see my cartoons, and grab one of my shirts at www.njloves.com
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and welcome to Stay Wild! This is episode 10 with today’s guest, Rachel Ellery. Rachel is an Anatomy and Movement Educator who helps people understand their own bodies and postures. Her career started as an Osteopath and Sports Therapist. “As Osteopaths, we learn about our structure; and therefore, if we can look at the structure, we can understand how it functions.” On this episode, Rachel gives us a bigger picture of our anatomy and how our daily routine affects our body’s structure. She talks about alignment, functionality, posture, and self-care. “And every day, the body continues to amaze me.” Listen to the end of this episode for her tips on how to take care of our body structures. When you are sitting down for a long time, whether on a plane or working on your laptop, Rachel teaches some amazing tips on how to keep your blood flowing and your posture in perfect shape. “I’d like other teachers to come on board with me to go around the world, teaching awareness about our bodies.” Join us in this conversation of body structure, functionality, and self-care. You can find Rachel, her training, and more about what we talk about in the episode here: https://youtu.be/ktNI92Ns8tE https://www.facebook.com/events/988037964666622??ti=ia https://www.facebook.com/events/165918513938424??ti=ia Today’s episode was brought to you by me, Norma Jean. You can hear all of my music that we use of the show, check out the podcast, see my cartoons, and grab one of my shirts at www.njloves.com
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and welcome to Stay Wild! This is episode 9 with guest, Brynne Obeid. Brynne is a Middle Grade Educator, a Social Emotional Learning Enthusiast, and a long-term Bali Expat. She has been living in Ubud, Bali for 6 years. Her journey as a teacher, experiencing different values and cultures, has brought her into social emotional learning which teaches the children to develop empathy, resolve conflicts peacefully, and deepen relationships. “How do you create your own personal identity when you’ve got all of these different aspects coming together?” On this episode, she explains what social emotional learning is all about and how she came across this work. She also explains the difference between a third culture kid and a cross cultural kid, as well as the difference between being rude and being a bully. Teaching children with diverse cultural backgrounds has taught her a great deal about life. “You don’t have to look back to your tribe, to your country, and their values, and their culture, and their language, to know what you like.” Brynne tells her story as a long-term expat. She brings us alongside her journey on how she ended up in Bali. Living in a place of multicultural people, she realized that language and values diversity is not a reason for disparity. “When Bali calls, there’s no refusing her.” Join us in this conversation about social emotional learning, cultural diversity, and being an expat. You can find Brynne and more about what we are talking about in the episode here: http://www.casel.org/what-is-sel/ http://ei.yale.edu/ruler/ Today’s episode was brought to you by me, Norma Jean. You can hear all of my music that we use of the show, check out the podcast, see my cartoons, and grab one of my shirts at www.njloves.com
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and welcome to Stay Wild! This is episode 8 with today’s guest, Bandana Tewari. Bandana is the Editor-at-Large of Vogue India who aims to educate Indian consumers about international luxury brands with perspective of Indian culture and heritage. She is a fashion journalist who believes that choosing your clothing is like painting yourself and transforming yourself into someone that you want people to see you as. “Clothing is important. It does say a lot about you.” On this episode, she explains the world of fashion and the life of a designer. She gives us a better picture of Indian fashion, fabric and traditions. She also explains ethical fashion, sartorial integrity, environmental standards and the “behind the scene” stories of the clothing we wear. “I’m obsessed with T-shirts. I love the idea of the T-shirt and I love the comfort of the T-shirt.” Bandana encourages people to know who made the clothes they buy and where it came from. She introduces a website, Fashion Revolution, where you can learn about the origins of your clothes using #whomademyclothes. She is a believer of “People over Products”. She also highlights the making of the Patola Sari which will make you appreciate this beautiful art even more. “I like to know who it is made by, what region, what magical part of the world did it come from.” Join us in this conversation of fashion, culture and heritage. You can find Bandana and more about what we talking about in the episode here: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/behavebandana/?hl=en Vogue India - https://www.vogue.in/author/bandana-tewari/ Today’s episode was brought to you by me, Norma Jean. You can hear all of my music that we use of the show, check out the podcast, see my cartoons, and grab one of my shirts at www.njloves.com
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and welcome to Stay Wild! This is episode 7 with today’s guest, Kristen Firpo. Kristen is the founder of Heal Anywhere which helps people heal through singing, writing poetry, meditating, yoga, listening to nature and tapping into their own intuition. She’s a sound healer who uses music and sound in rebalancing people’s energy. “Any kind of sound we create creates a vibration; and we intentionally use that vibration to shift energy in our body.” On this episode, Kristen takes us into her journey on how she became a sound healer and how she ended up living in Bali. She talks about sound vibration, and the science behind sound healing including brain waves and how singing bowls, and sound healing influence us. “Nothing is more powerful than us helping ourselves heal.” She also talks about her crystal bowl covered in 24K Gold which she uses in her sound healing sessions. Stay tunes, as at the end of this episode, Kristen will offer a meditation for listeners out there who wish to experience sound healing. “What you need to do is you need to restructure your thoughts and your belief system.” Join us in this conversation of music, healing and spirituality. You may learn more about Kristen on: www.healanywhere.com https://www.facebook.com/HealAnywhere https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG6xAdxu6Xw551HDh1WTlcQ http://www.kristenfirpo.com/
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and welcome to Stay Wild! This is episode 6 with today’s guest, Levi Banner. Levi is an astrologer, a yoga teacher, and breathwork facilitator here in Ubud, Bali. From being a breakdancer, he shifted to yoga and started his spiritual journey, with breathwork , and has gone in-depth with astrology “I think with the birth chart and knowing your astrology sign, then you can dance to that. You can have more fun.” This is a super interesting episode that I’m sure you’ll love. Levi gives us a better understanding of the stars and the sky and how they affect our individuality. He talks about the moon signs, the rising signs, the planet’s transitions, the horoscopes, and a lot of the glittering truth. “To know what’s going on in the sky now, that is an extremely accurate and incredible art form.” Levi also explains the phenomenon of the eclipse. The solar eclipse in the continental US August 21st, this with be a “once in a lifetime” experience for those in that area. So stay tuned! “Just about every year of your life, you’re going through some kind of astrology initiation.” You may visit his website for newsletters about the coming of the eclipse and more interesting stuff you wouldn’t want to miss. If you’re in Bali, you can find Levi at The Yoga Barn. You can reach Levi on: https://www.levibanner.com/ https://www.facebook.com/levibanneryogaastrologybreathwork https://www.instagram.com/levi.banner/
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and welcome to Stay Wild! This is episode 3 with today’s guest, Nadine McNeil. Nadine is a yoga teacher, a transformational coach, a speaker and a writer whose mission is to inspire transformation within the people. She discovered yoga while working for the UN on emergency response and logistics. With the job’s emotional and physical demands, she found a platform to find balance and inner peace. “The sort of person I am is that wherever I am, I’m fully in the experience; and so, as a result of that, I live from a larger place where I kind of allow the universe to guide me.” This is a very inspiring episode where we talk about race, gender, intersectionality, physical and emotional wellbeing and a lot more. At the end, she gives powerful advice that we can incorporate in our daily lives to avoid stress and burn out. “We are different and we are one; but, we cannot get to oneness unless we embrace the fact that we are different.” Listen in and find out about her classes, workshops and her writings. “And above all else, infuse everything you do with a huge dose of love.” Join us on this episode of global evolution, transformation and inner balance. You can reach Nadine on: https://www.universalempress.com/ https://www.facebook.com/UniversalEmpress/ https://www.instagram.com/universalempress/ If you are in Bali, you may visit: http://www.theyogabarn.com/
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and welcome to Stay Wild! This is episode 5 with today’s guest, Renee Martyna. Renee is the co-founder of Hubud “Hub in Ubud”, the very first coworking space here in Ubud, Bali which aims to provide a community for “KNOWmads”. She also helps women in transition by gathering women who are experts in the walks of life and those women who are going through major changes in their lives to help and support each other. “One of the biggest risks to any nomad is loneliness; and so we put this massive emphasis on building the tribe.” She discovered her interest in working with women long ago and her mission is to make life easier. She believes that having an intimate connection with other women where we can share their weirdness and laugh about it can be liberating. “Laughter makes everything lighter even the worst things in life.” On this episode, Renee talks about the realization of Hubud, the idea and inspiration behind the women in transition program, tips on self-satisfaction and more inspiring wisdom for women. “At the end of the day, you have all the answers to your problems within you.” Join us on this episode of support, acceptance and empowerment. You may reach Renee on: https://www.hubud.org/ https://www.facebook.com/reneemartyna
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and welcome to Stay Wild! This is episode 4 with today’s guest, Olivia Coleon. Olivia is the founder of The Vibe Project which curates music and atmospheres for social spaces and brands. She also does design work that gives spaces and brands an amazing and cohesive experience. She uses her feelings and intuition in creating playlists that would connect the audience with the sound giving them a remarkable experience. “It’s not much about the genre or the artist names; it’s just about the feeling and what fits that.” On this episode, she shares her journey into becoming a music curator and how she previously worked with big names and companies in the music industry. You will be amazed by her unique abilities in enhancing the mood and lighting up the atmosphere through music. “There’s so much science about how music affects people.” She also talks about the different kinds of music for different experiences, tips in creating playlists, how music affects the mood and how music helps establish the desired atmosphere. “Let the though come in, acknowledge it, and blow it away.” Join us on this episode of music, feelings and experiences. Additionally, Olivia made us a custom Stay Wild playlist! Choosing fun female-vocalist songs that encourage you to unleash your wild sides through the songs' beats and lyrics… Enjoy! https://open.spotify.com/user/ocoleon/playlist/16zqozjvzPhEAZiLyfWnzF You can reach Olivia on: https://thevibeproject.co/ https://www.instagram.com/vibeprojectco/ https://www.facebook.com/thevibeprojectco
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and welcome to Stay Wild! This is episode 2 with today’s guest, Emily McBurnie. Emily is a yoga instructor, a writer, a spiritual advisor, and a world traveler who has had an amazing journey so far. She has lived in multiple countries, discovering yoga, and having some truly unique spiritual experiences. She now lives in Bali where she shares her expertise and wisdom of yoga, and how to connect with ourselves on a deeper level. “My personal favorite affirmation that I say to myself all the time is that I’m happy, I’m healthy and I’m at peace with myself.” On this episode, Emily shares her journey in yoga, her teachings, and her expertise in finding the connection with yourself. She talks about the different styles of yoga and how we can incorporate them into our lives. “I really feel that my mission or my goal is to bring yoga back to a space where it’s accessible for everyone.” She also talks about her psychic abilities where has connected with those that have passed, and taps into her intuition to make decisions about her future. . She tells us about some life experiences where intuition and intention can work in EXTREME ways! “Let the thought come in, acknowledge it, and blow it away.” Join us on this episode of exporation, meditation and spiritual wellbeing. You can reach Emily on: http://babykaleyogi.com/ https://www.facebook.com/emily.mcburnie.9 https://www.instagram.com/babykaleyogi/ https://twitter.com/babykaleyogi
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and welcome to Stay Wild! This is episode 1 with today’s guest, Sabrina Philipp. Sabrina is a business coach, life coach, social media savant and a puppy-lover who is actually DOING IT. She came to Bali a year ago with only $800 in her bank account determined to see the world. Now, at the age of 23, she has started a business that has already reached the six figure mark. Talk about success! “I just decided that failure is not an option and no matter what, I was gonna make it work for myself.” She helps women entrepreneurs with business and life coaching on how to start and grow their businesses. She shares about how to succeed without investing so much time. She believes that it is not about doing more but doing it better. “You don’t need to do 101 things in order to be successful.” On this episode, Sabrina talks about her journey living in Bali, how she started her business and what made her super successful. She inspires people to always be grateful and believe that we are enough. She also teaches some Instagram hacks in order to grow your personal brand. “If you ever have a crazy idea, go ahead and follow through on it.” Join us on this episode of success, self-care and satisfaction. You may reach Sabrina on: https://www.facebook.com/sabrinamph https://www.instagram.com/sabrinamphilipp/ https://twitter.com/sabrinamphilipp
Hey little humans, I’m Norma Jean and welcome to Stay Wild! Stay Wild is a podcast about how to keep your quirks in the wondrous world. It’s a show about staying true to yourself, and living life on your own terms. Each week, I interview inspirational humans who are out there, DOING IT, We hear about their journeys, expertise, and tips that we can all use. Sometimes I'll share a poem, or a bit of insight as well! We may not know it all, little humans, but we can help each other figure it out together.