You Glow Girl

In this episode, were diving straight into deep waters with friendship red flags. We've all had friendships that went less than great and weve all learned a few things to try and prevent that happening in the future. This is our list of lessons learned and what to look out for when someone may not be aligned with you. If you like the episode, or our podcast in general, please rate and review and share! It helps so much. Follow us on social: https://www.instagram.com/shaniahdip/ https://www.instagram.com/valerierocio/ https://www.instagram.com/hotgirlscry_/

In this episode, our guest (ek!) Monique Terry shares SO much valuable information from what it actually looks like to start a jewelry brand, keeping it running, competitors, how success looks different for everyone and so much more. She was so open and honest and we think you guys will really appreciate how authentic she is, on top of her being inspiring.Shop her jewelry brand with discount code: HGC20https://bldxmonique.comhttps://www.instagram.com/bldxmonique/Follow us on social: https://www.instagram.com/shaniahdip/ https://www.instagram.com/valerierocio/ https://www.instagram.com/hotgirlscry_/

In this Episode, Our very own Valerie Rocio delves into the nitty gritty inner workings of what running a business really looks like. Spoiler alert: not like its shown on instagram. We cover so much ground from how to get it started legitimately, how to find clients, and so much more. Hope you love it!Follow us on social: https://www.instagram.com/shaniahdip/ https://www.instagram.com/valerierocio/ https://www.instagram.com/hotgirlscry_/

In this episode, we talk about our personal beliefs in religion and spirituality. We share how we were raised and what we currently practice today. We don't believe there's a yes or no answer, do you baby and just be a good person!Follow us on social:https://www.instagram.com/shaniahdip/https://www.instagram.com/valerierocio/https://www.instagram.com/hotgirlscry_/

This weeks episode... we have our very first guest! What a lovely first guest she is. This episode is so insightful, we really touch base on what its like to live in 2023. Hustle culture, comparison, the never ending to dos. Grab a drink and strap in! Follow us on social: https://www.instagram.com/shaniahdip/ https://www.instagram.com/valerierocio/ https://www.instagram.com/hotgirlscry_/

In this episode, we talking about our "professional people-pleasing" tendencies and how we've grown to be better at setting boundaries. We share our tips that worked for us, we hope they can help you too!Follow us on social: https://www.instagram.com/shaniahdip/ https://www.instagram.com/valerierocio/ https://www.instagram.com/hotgirlscry_/

In this episode, we share our own experiences with mental health and the best tools we have to help us manage. Follow us on social:https://www.instagram.com/shaniahdip/https://www.instagram.com/valerierocio/https://www.instagram.com/hotgirlscry_/

In this episode, we share the best ways we can rebalance and get back into life after vacation.Follow us on social:https://www.instagram.com/shaniahdip/https://www.instagram.com/valerierocio/https://www.instagram.com/hotgirlscry_/

In this episode, we share our fitness journeys from childhood sports to bodybuilding to powerlifting to present day where we're both trying to find balance.Follow us on social:https://www.instagram.com/shaniahdip/https://www.instagram.com/valerierocio/https://www.instagram.com/hotgirlscry_/

We recorded this episode in April just after Val's bithday. But we're still celebrating ha Listen as Shaniah interviews Val and she reflects on 28 and shares goals for 29!Follow us on social:https://www.instagram.com/shaniahdip/https://www.instagram.com/valerierocio/https://www.instagram.com/hotgirlscry_/

One of our favorite topics, what we need to do everyday in order to feel our best.Follow us on social:https://www.instagram.com/shaniahdip/https://www.instagram.com/valerierocio/https://www.instagram.com/hotgirlscry_/

We're sharing our own personal experiences with friendship breakups. Follow us on social:https://www.instagram.com/shaniahdip/https://www.instagram.com/valerierocio/https://www.instagram.com/hotgirlscry_/

Join us as we talk about the pros and cons of the sex work industry and the ins and outs of Only Fans.Let's go there!Follow us on social:https://www.instagram.com/shaniahdip/https://www.instagram.com/valerierocio/https://www.instagram.com/hotgirlscry_/

Welcome to the Hot Girls Cry podcast!Your go-to podcast for all things wellness, mindset, personal development, health, fitness, beauty and lifestyle!This episode is the trailer, get to know us and hear our story!Follow us on social:https://www.instagram.com/shaniahdip/https://www.instagram.com/valerierocio/

On today's episode of the You Glow Girl podcast, Host Valerie Rocio shares her personal goals for 2022. This year is the year of selfishness and self-care.Key points from episode:Put yourself first by asking these 3 questions:1. Am I doing this for them or for me?2. Do I have the time?3. Do I have the energy?Follow Valerie:https://www.instagram.com/valerierocio/Keep up with the You Glow Girl Podcast:https://www.instagram.com/youglowgirlpodcast/https://youglowgirlpodcast.com/

On today's episode of the You Glow Girl Podcast, Ella Leupold joins me and shares her journey of getting abruptly let go from her job, how she healed that wound and how she uses mindfulness and movement in her daily life.Key takeaways:-Movement is a way to check in with your physical body-Meditation is a daily practice that takes practice-There is no right or wrong to movement-We have to start feeling through our emotions rather than supressing themFollow Ella:https://www.instagram.com/ellaleupold/https://www.instagram.com/thespacewithella/Keep up with the You Glow Girl Podcast:https://www.instagram.com/youglowgirlpodcast/https://youglowgirlpodcast.com/

It's a new month and I feel a need to reset, reconnect and recharge. So I am doing a daily mindful practice ALL of May. Join me! This is a chance to commit to ourselves and prioritize our mental health and wellness. It's super easy, see below:Mindful Movement 2x Daily:Get moving twice a day! This can be ANY form of movement - a workout, stretching, yoga, walking. Whatever works for you will be perfect! But take this time to truly focus on your body and feel the movements!Mindful Mornings - Val's 4x10 Mindful PracticeGrab your journal and write down:10 - Gratitudes ex: "I am grateful for my puppies."10 - Affirmations ex: "I am talented and intelligent."10 - Manifestations in present tense ex: "I live in a beautiful home on the shoreside in LA"10 - Deep breathsFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youglowgirlpodcast/

This episode of the You Glow Girl podcast dives into sex education, female anatomy, masturbation, and introducing sex toys to the bedroom!Jordan D'Nelle, a physician's assistant and the Host of the podcast Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrator, talks us through the female anatomy and where the school system failed us. We discuss how masturbation can be empowering for young women as well as adults to communicate their wants and needs in the bedroom. With Valentine's Day around the corner, she shares how you can get creative in the bedroom and even introduce some sex toys into your relationship.To keep up with Jordan:https://www.instagram.com/jordandnelle/https://linktr.ee/JordanDnelleLink for erotic blueprint: http://www.eroticbreakthrough.comForeplay.vaginasvulvasandvibrators.com

On this episode of the You Glow Girl Podcast, Meaghan Senn joins me to talk about why we have limiting beliefs and how we can shift them into an abundance and growth mindset. We discuss how society, our parents and our environment have shaped our perspective on success and growth. But we can reprogram our patterns and mindset to live a more abundant, stress-free life!Keep up with Meaghan:https://www.instagram.com/meaghansenn/Set up a coaching consultation with her:https://meaghansenncontent.hbportal.co/schedule/5fac856d7614c5321204e6db

On today's episode of the You Glow Girl podcast, PR expert, Publicist and Founder of Culture Hype, Amber LaFrance joins me to chat about boundaries.We can all agree that 2020 was a shit show of a year, especially for small business owners. Amber and I reflect on how it was the reality check that most female entrepreneurs needed to see that our habits and patterns were unhealthy.We share our boundaries that we are now implementing in 2021 to avoid over exerting ourselves.I hope you are also practicing boundaries and that these are helpful to you!Key Takeaways:- 2020 taught us that we can't continue operating at our previous rate- you have to train the people you work with to respect your time and work- enforcing boundaries is a self-care practice and a form of self-respect- Boundaries are a learned behavior, it takes a lot of time and practice to truly find balance.Want to keep up with Amber?http://www.culture-hype.com/https://www.instagram.com/amberlafrance/

In this episode, your host Valerie Rocio shares her top tips for being productive in 2021. She shares that being productive is so much more important than being "busy". We live in a society where busy-ness is glorified, but being productive is what will actually lead to success. She shares how she as a serial-entrepreneur stays productive, pushes the needle and has created a successful array of businesses.Key Takeaways:-How to create a ritual or workspace that sets you up for success-How to create a master to-do list that will reduce anxiety and keep you organized-What is time blocking? How Valerie time-blocks her schedule between creative tasks and admin tasks.-How anchor times can help a perfectionist or type-A person stick to a plan but also enjoy flexibility.-Boundaries lol what? Valerie shares how she is practicing boundaries in order to work efficiently.Stay connected with Valerie!Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valerierocio/Check out our website: https://youglowgirlpodcast.com/

Shelsea Sanchez is the founder and CEO of conscious lifestyle brand, Peachyality and The Peachy Way online course. From making body-building history as a former IFBB Bikini Pro, to pouring her focus into running her own salon, Shelsea has spent over 15 years in the beauty and wellness space and nothing has stopped her yet! Shelsea mentors a plethora of women through her online course and by hosting live-streams. With her eager commitment to provide a safe space for humans to feel inspired, empowered and nurtured, she encourages others to live their best life by sharing her tools of taking an inward approach to gaining external success.In this episode, Shelsea and Valerie define "inner-work" and how personal development can completely transform your external results. Both have experienced pivotal year in their careers and shared how their practices have impacted the trajectory of their lives. From career, to fitness, to finances - becoming self-aware, improving your mental health, practicing meditation and gratitude can change your entire life and outlook.Key Takeaways:- Becoming self-aware and forgiving yourself for past mistakes are the first steps towards growth.- Meditation can help you recognize how you think about yourself and the situations at hand, allowing you to retrain your thought processes.- Inner-work is not a one time transformation, it's an ongoing and constantly evolving journey.- Practicing gratitude can transform your mindset and improve your happiness.Connect with Shelsea:https://www.instagram.com/shelseasanchez/Take her course:https://courses.thepeachyway.co/Books and resources we mentioned:The Big Leap - https://www.amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level/dp/0061735361Conscious Living - Gay Hendricks - https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B002C949OK&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_jA-0FbBV4P4SNBecoming Supernatural - Joe Dispenza - https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Supernatural-Common-People-Uncommon/dp/1401953115/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1HBVQLM1D4GMR&dchild=1&keywords=becoming+supernatural&qid=1607722663&s=books&sprefix=becoming+superna%2Cstripbooks%2C174&sr=1-1You Are The Guru - https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Guru-Difficult-Certainty/dp/B08DSKCXCPAlive OS Course - Suzy Batiz https://aliveos.suzybatiz.com

On this episode I'm sharing the story of how I quit my 9-5 job, started my company and scaled it to a 6-figure agency in 1 year.I share ALL the details from how I knew I was ready to quit my job, how I quit, how much monday I had saved, how I got paying clients, how I grew my team and where I'm at now. I want this to be a super raw and transparent episode! It's the real real for any aspiring entrepreneurs or anybody who is on this journey with me!I'd love to hear your feedback and if you'd like more solo episodes!

Katie is a personal finance coach who's been blogging about money since 2017 and has worked with more than 50 one-on-one coaching clients. Whether you have a negative balance in your checking account or recently inherited half a million dollars, she's seen (and consulted) through it all. Her mission is to help every woman become obsessed with being in the driver's seat of their finances – and think differently about how to use money as a tool for true happiness.In this episode, Katie and Valerie discuss how your money mindset comes down to your self-awareness. Katie shares how our relationship with money stems from childhood and the financial situation we grew up in. Valerie and Katie share how social media plays a roll in millennial money habits and how we can get back to the basics in order to gain financial control.Key Takeaways:-Think back to childhood in order to better understand your relationship with money.-Establish what it costs to live your current lifestyle and use that as a baseline to develop better habits.-Money can be very emotional and plays an impactful role in every aspect of our lives.-Our lack of education around money can be debilitating.-Take your power back by establishing your current financial situation, doing research and taking baby steps.Connect with Katie:https://www.moneywithkatie.com/https://www.instagram.com/moneywithkatie/

Taylor Norris is an online fitness coach and entrepreneur. She helps women achieve food freedom and body confidence without binge eating ever again. Her programs have a heavy emphasis on balanced meal plans to avoid any restrictions. If you have repeatedly "fallen off the wagon" or “yo-yo” dieted , Taylor finds what works for you and your lifestyle long-term. She is extremely passionate about helping others feel good, and in turn, look good! In this episode, Valerie and Taylor discuss diet culture, cultivating a sense of self-love and confidence and how your mindset controls your eating habits. Taylor shares how your lifestyle and confidence changes when you change how you think about yourself. She shares her journey from yo-yo dieting and overthinking her diet to an improved mindset and lifestyle. Key Takeaways: - Mindset plays a huge part in your lifestyle.- Online diet culture is fucked up! - You become what you think about.- Stop binge-eating and listen to your body.- Work with your body, not against it.- Be kind to yourself as you learn what your body needs. Connect with Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/taylornorrisfit/

Jackie Ahern is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in women's health, eating disorders, mental health nutrition and holistic wellness. She believes that the mind and the body are deeply connected; therefore integrated and holistic care is necessary to support our journey to health and happiness. Her approach encompasses principles of mindful and intuitive eating as well as body positivity. Jackie's goal is to empower women to make healthful, nourishing choices in their nutrition and lifestyle so that they can spend more time focusing on their true passions. Jackie joins Valerie for another episode to discuss how your nutrition affects the menstrual cycle and can lead to hormonal imbalances. They dive into period myths, how our culture has normalized to have irregular cycles and why nutrition can transform your period from being painful to normal, beautiful cycle. Key Takeaways: Track your cycle to know if there are any irregularities that may lead to a hormonal imbalance. Hormone Imbalances can cause:MigrainesCystic acneBlood clots bigger than a quarterHaving your period less than 3 days or longer than 8 daysYour cycle is a few days longer than usual-Society taught us to suppress and ignore any issues with your cycle and to expect “bad” symptoms- You don’t have to go through a painful cycle!- Birth control isn’t always the cure for hormonal imbalances!- Depending on your cycle phase, you need different amounts of nutrients.- Lack of nutrients, fats and calories leads to impaired or lack of ovulation- Track your symptoms and eat regular meals to prevent any irregularities of your cycle! - Prioritize your mental health and physical health! Connect with Jackie: https://www.jackieahernnutrition.com/https://www.instagram.com/mindbodyrd/https://www.facebook.com/jackieahernnutrition/

Jackie Ahern is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in women's health, eating disorders, mental health nutrition and holistic wellness. She believes that the mind and the body are deeply connected; therefore integrated and holistic care is necessary to support our journey to health and happiness. Her approach encompasses principles of mindful and intuitive eating as well as body positivity. Jackie's goal is to empower women to make healthful, nourishing choices in their nutrition and lifestyle so that they can spend more time focusing on their true passions. In this episode, Valerie and Jackie discuss the food and diet culture, the three categories of how food plays a role in mental health and tips to transforming your food lifestyle. Jackie dives deep into how your eating habits affect your mental health and how to take back your power from overthinking meals to trusting your body again. Key Takeaways: - There can be food trauma because of generational eating habits or childhood memories.- The 3 categories of how food plays a role in mental health:Timing of food & blood sugar balanceComposition of mealsGut and microbiota - The most basic form of self-care is feeding your body!- People struggle with mental health in different ways, such as high functioning anxiety, panic attacks, etc. - The toxic food culture we live in is normalizing satisfaction from missing meals or eating less. - You can cause damage through your food choices, but can also prevent and improve your mental health.- When we don’t eat our body activates the body stress responses.- Schedule out your meals throughout the day and commit!- Fall into intuitive eating and learn to trust your body.- Prioritize your mental health and physical health! Connect with Jackie: https://www.jackieahernnutrition.com/https://www.instagram.com/mindbodyrd/https://www.facebook.com/jackieahernnutrition/

Amanda Montgomery is a business lawyer who understands legal representation is not a one-size fits all endeavor. Passionate about empowering women, Amanda set her business' mission to help small businesses and entrepreneurs look out for their best interests. Valerie welcomes Amanda Montgomery back on the podcast to discuss all the nitty, gritty details of voting, how to get accurate and current information on candidates, and why it is important to vote especially as a young adult. Now with more accessible political information, Amanda shares the dos and don’ts when reading political articles on social media and why it’s important to always fact check the stories. Most importantly, they discuss the importance of voting, even if you think it doesn’t affect you! Key Takeaways: -VOTE VOTE VOTE- Make the effort to research and figure out your values to vote accordingly.- Don’t believe everything you read on social media or online regarding politics.- Be suspicious and question articles covering politics. They can sometimes be biased or missing important details to the story. - It’s by design that young people are not encouraged to vote. - You have to reprogram yourself to understand that you are powerful, and your vote does matter!- Come into your power and voice to encourage others to vote, use your influence.- The laws passed now will continue to have an effect on you down the years.- Your vote has a ripple effect on every branch of government (local, state, federal).- October 13-30th is early voting for Texas, make sure you are registered by October 5th. Ballotpedia - shows voters their entire ballot based on their address. Voterly - gives high level profiles of each candidate, along with donor history of incumbent candidates.Know Your Vote - helps you compare candidates by their platforms and recent speeches and tweets. Politifact - (nonpartisan) checks accuracy of tweets and speech comments from political candidates. VoteTexas - (non-partisan) assists Texas voters with registration and request of mail-in ballot for eligible voters, along with instructions for voting locations and ballot contents. (This is also the Secretary of State's website.) Connect with Amanda: https://www.amontgomerylaw.com/https://www.instagram.com/amontgomerylawyer/

Rachel Maine is on a mission to turn the world into a more sex-positive place. Through her company Wellness Sexpertise, Rachel gives people a comfortable space to own their sexual selves. She serves on the Board of Directors for Pure Romance, is a podcast host called Owning Your Sexual Self and works as a sex therapist within a private practice. Rachel comes back to the You Glow Girl Podcast to discuss how society projects what is considered “professional” in the corporate and entrepreneurial world. Valerie and Rachel discuss how society has taught women that you must hide who you are, be modest and dress a certain way in order to maintain professionalism in any workplace. They share experiences from their corporate jobs and how they were sexualized because of society’s idea of women in a workplace. Key Takeaways: - Society ridicules women for who they are, especially in the corporate and entrepreneurial world. - What you wear doesn’t define your skill set.- Parents, teachers and adults teach young girls short skirts and tank tops are sexual and an inappropriate thing.- Society has taught us that young girls are a sexual object based on what they wear.- Despite what you are wearing, you deserve respect. - Normalize what your kids are doing and embrace their personality. Connect with Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/the_rachel_maine/?hl=enhttps://www.wellnesssexpertise.com/https://www.facebook.com/pureromance.byrachel.12

Niki Davis-Fainbloom is a sexuality writer, educator and coach. She has worked at Mount Sinai Hospital for the past three years as a lecturer, training students and professionals about consent, sexual violence prevention and sexuality. She writes sex-ed articles for several magazines including Pornhub, Gen X Magazine and Future of Sex. The goal of her writing and workshops is to help people develop the skills to have healthier, sexier and more satisfying romantic and sexual relationships. In this episode, Niki returns to the You Glow Girl Podcast to discuss the importance of consent in sex and relationships. She shares the misconceptions of consent and how it isn’t just for sex, but in also in our everyday activities. Niki and Valerie share their personal experiences with consent, or lack of. Since the “me too” movement, so many women have shared their personal experiences with sexual harrassment, assualt and rape. In a society where women are told to be modest, act like a lady and where the responsibility is placed on the women - we need to be educated our young adults about respect, consent and mutual exchanges. Key Takeaways: -Porn sites have become a form of education for consent and the treatment between a man and a woman when it should merely be treated as an entertainment platform.-Consent isn’t always verbal and can be translated through body language as well.-Unless it’s a hell yes, it’s a hell no!-Being in a relationship doesn’t automatically guarantee consent.-Consent isn’t just about sex. Consent is needed in every encounter or interaction you have, especially with strangers.-Giving consent once doesn’t automatically guarantee ongoing consent.-It is important to respect your partners’ answer the first time,repeatedly asking or guilting someone into a different answer is manipulative and toxic.-Someone’s appearance, clothing or behavior is not an invitation or sexual harassment. Consent Tea Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQbei5JGiT8 Connect with Niki: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niki-davis-7ba20a125/ https://www.instagram.com/missbloomsexeducator/ https://www.facebook.com/niki.davis.7

Doni Brown is the founder and owner of Pivot Cosmetics - a CBD cosmetics line created to promote self-care among women of color. Doni is primarily known as a Dallas Influencer and she dedicates her platform to teaching and empowering other women, to start their own beauty and fashion product lines! Over the past 5 years, she has helped numerous businesses and personal brands, transform their marketing strategies and increase their digital reach through her consulting and workshops. Valerie and Doni discuss the importance of skin care and how CBD skin care can improve many skin issues. They also discuss how your lifestyle and diet can play a role in your skin. Doni shares that her gluten intolerance led her to shift her diet which improved her skin. Doni shares her story of how she started Pivot Cosmetics, her mission towards promoting wellness and self-care for women of color and discussing the skin care issues women of color have. Key Takeaways: - CBD used in skin care products may reduce inflammation, help even out skin tone and increase moisture. - The amount of CBD you use on your skin can affect the end result.- Many mainstream skin care products are filled with heavy chemicals that harm your skin by stripping your nutrients and natural oils.- Filler ingredients dilute the effects on your skin and only gives sensation to your skin while prolonging the process to improve skin care issues.- Your body absorbs what you use on your skin but won’t necessarily fix any issues in your body. - If you have intense skin issues, it could be a reflection of bigger health problems from the inside. Connect with Doni: https://pivotcosmetics.com/https://www.instagram.com/PIVOTCOSMETICS/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/thedonibrown/?hl=enhttps://www.donibrown.com/

Abbey Scott is the Founder of Coffee Over Cardio, CEO of Fit Legacy Marketing Agency and is currently working on her third secret e-commerce business with her husband, Mike Crowson. From Wall Street to serial entrepreneur, Abbey pursued her dreams after realizing finance was not a long term career for her. While starting businesses and planning a wedding, Abbey also competed in bodybuilding in the NPC bikini division. In this episode, Abbey takes us through her entrepreneurial journey from being a college athlete to competing in bodybuilding to starting her third business with her husband. Abbey and Valerie discuss body image, entrepreneurial stress, tips on how to manage your mental health and finding a balance as an entrepreneur. Key Takeaways: - Get your blood work every 6 months to assess and reduce the risk of developing physical and mental health stress-related disorders. - Practice guided breathing or meditation to reduce stress in your daily life. - Unwind every night before bed, meaning watch less TV, reduce the amount of social media usage- Try leisure walking every night, without stressing over the distance and time of your walk- Practice self-care activities every day to prevent added stress-You can’t control everything, but you can control how you feel and your stress levels Connect with Abbey: https://coffeeovercardio.com/https://www.instagram.com/coffeeovercardio/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/abbbeyscottt/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/BuildYourLegacy_/?hl=en

Kelsey Gonzalez is a wife, mom and owner of Coach Kelsey Fitness. What started as a small personal training side gig has morphed into a full fitness program for women all over the country. Kelsey specializes in weight loss and management. Coach Kelsey has become more than a side gig after realizing helping women physically was just the beginning of their journey. In this episode, Valerie and Kelsey discuss the differences between health and fitness goals, how your mindset will affect your health journey and the common struggles women go through when trying to improve their lifestyle. Kelsey also shares tips on how to reach your health and fitness goals with a healthy and happy mindset! Key Takeaways: - Trainers are not one size fits all.- No matter what your fitness goals are, you still need a well-rounded approach to reach them.- The three main struggles a woman goes through for her health/fitness journey are: “All or nothing” mentalityNot trusting yourself with food or workout schedules Thinking becoming fit will solve all your problems- You must have a healthy, happy mindset to reach your health and fitness goals.- Educate yourself on a healthy lifestyle before communicating with your kids about food.- There is a difference between your health and fitness goals.- Be very specific on what your plan is for your health and fitness goals. Connect with Kelsey: https://www.instagram.com/thecoachkelsey/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/918971785120098/

Lauren Mones is an Occupational Therapist who has been focusing on gut health for 15 years. She created her wildly delicious line of fermented foods and drinks called Fermenting Fairy with the intention of helping people live their best life imaginable. When Lauren is not in the kitchen crafting up some awesome gut happy elixir she is swimming in the ocean, river or lake communing with Nature. In this episode, Valerie and Lauren discuss what fermented food is, why it is good for your health and how you can make better gut happy choices! Lauren also shares why she started her business, Fermenting Fairy, and her passion for having an organic lifestyle. Key takeaways from this interview: -Fermented foods have a natural, healthy occurring bacteria on the skin and cells. -Fermentation creates an environment on the food products where the naturally occurring bacteria can thrive and form a different food product chemically.-We need healthy bacteria in our foods to absorb nutrients and digest food. -Most of our food is grown conventional, which means there are less healthy bacteria. -Just because the produce has a non-GMO label doesn’t mean it’s good for you.-Buy more certified organic produce and products to be more conscious of what you intake and make better health choices. -If you lack the healthy bacteria in your gut, then it affects your state of mental health and may lead to higher amounts of stress, anxiety and even depression.-When you buy organic and certified organic products, you are making a huge difference in your health and in the food industry!​​To connect with Lauren, please visit:https://www.instagram.com/fermenting.fairy/?hl=enhttps://fermentingfairy.com/collections/besthttps://www.facebook.com/fermentingfairyhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKC8bC9uNZAde1YWICygKLw?view_as=subscriber

Monica Denais is a Latina Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor in Dallas, Texas. Monica specializes in anxiety, burnout, codependency, entrepreneurial stress, perfectionism, life transitions, and self-esteem issues. She is also the host of the Café with Monica podcast, where she helps millennial listeners by educating, sharing tools, and interviewing inspiring and resilient millennials to help others overcome their everyday issues all while chatting it up with a cup of coffee. In this episode, Monica and Valerie discuss the different components of anxiety and how to minimize entrepreneurial stress, codependency and the need for perfection. Monica shares healthy tips on how to reduce your stress levels and how to change your day-to-day thought processes to help reduce and prevent anxiety! Key Takeaways: - We need to teach ourselves rest is okay.- There are four different components of anxiety: behavioral, emotional, cognitive, and physiological or physical anxiety.- If you have a busy lifestyle, then minimize decision making in other aspects of your life to reduce your anxiety. - If something doesn’t happen the way you want, then it’s still okay! - Give yourself space to say: “What is the worst that can happen?” “What is most likely to happen?” “How likely can I forget it in a day? A week? A month?”- Your failure is not your identity! Connect with Monica: https://cafewithmonica.com/https://www.facebook.com/cafewithmonicahttps://www.instagram.com/cafewithmonica/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/therapistpodcasters/?hl=en

Laura Diez is a climate scientist, sustainability professional and host of ECO Chi, an eco-conscious lifestyle podcast. Laura has a Masters in Climate Science and Solutions and aims to make climate information and science education digestible, relatable and available to everyone. With her background and experience, Laura has since reached millennial women relating climate to topics like fashion, skincare, policy, business, and entrepreneurship. In this episode, Laura shares what it means to have an eco-friendly lifestyle and how your impact has a ripple effect on the ecosystem. Valerie and Laura dive deeper into the misconceptions of recycling, what you consume and who you support influences the climate, and the small eco-friendly changes you can make to help to start an eco-conscious life! Key Takeaways: - Your impact, or carbon footprint, has a ripple effect on the ecosystem. - Be mindful of what company you support and what you consume in order to live a more ecofriendly lifestyle.- Wastefulness is a huge task American households can undertake. - Food is often thrown out and wasted because of the perception of what food is meant to look like. - “Used By” and expiration dates are unregulated! If it’s not smelly or abnormal, then double check the produce before throwing it away! - Just because something is plastic doesn’t mean it’s recyclable. - Recycling incorrectly is just as bad as not recycling at all. Connect with Laura: https://www.instagram.com/lauraediez/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/ecochicpodcast/?hl=enhttp://lauraediez.com/https://www.bloglovin.com/@lauraediez

Mica Mackenzie is the CEO of the QN Media and Marketing Firm. Her specialties are in the areas of Influencer Outreach and Marketing, Branding, and Graphic and Website Design. She spends most of her free time interacting with clients and working with her team to keep expanding QN. Mica also hosts the Talking Nonsense Podcast based here in Dallas. In this episode, Valerie and Mica discuss the different ways to cope with mental health struggles as well as the common misconceptions around mental health issues. Mica shares her journey of coping with her mental illness. From therapy, meditation to yoga she eventually found that medication helped with her depression and gave her her life back. Key Takeaways: - Mental health doesn’t always mean depression.- You don’t have to go through traumatic experiences to struggle with mental health.- People struggle with mental health in different ways such as high functioning anxiety, panic attacks, etc. - Struggling with mental illness is not just about your moods, it’s your body’s hormones and chemistry that are altered. - Medication can be a key role in coping with mental illness. Connect with Mica: https://www.instagram.com/micamackenzie/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100006421441709https://twitter.com/micamackenzie

Did you know that some porn companies are actually working toward educating their audience and providing more diversified storylines?Sex coach and educator Niki Davis Fainbloom is this week's guest on the You Glow Girl Podcast and will be sharing exactly what platforms are doing to showcase a more feminine view of porn, her tips on how to discuss sex dynamic with your partner, and the first steps to understanding yourself sexually. Niki is also a writer for PornHub, and believes that women should get a vibrator as soon as they reach 15. In Niki's opinion, feminizing sex toys would help women be more comfortable understanding sex toys and normalizing their own pleasure. Takeaways from this episode:-Women are raised to be an object, not to enjoy ourselves and it's time to change that.-To know what you like, you need to experiment, so take time to do it slowly and at your own comfort level.-Some porn platforms are currently working toward educating their audience.-There's very little communication in mainstream Porn and it's affecting how we engage during sex.-It's only through communication that people can figure out what feels good and what works for them.-Figure out which irrational thoughts are taking away your pleasure during sex. Connect to Niki:https://www.linkedin.com/in/niki-davis-7ba20a125/https://www.instagram.com/missbloomsexeducator/https://www.facebook.com/niki.davis.7

Ashton Cantou is the founder of Intrinsic Motivation, LLC and a Certified Transformational Life Coach who helps people to transcend their limiting beliefs, align with their authentic self, and gain the clarity and structure needed to achieve their life goals. In this episode, Valerie and Ashton discuss how to became your own champion to elevate your life, career, and relationships. Ashton shares her coaching expertise and the most effective strategies on dropping bad habits and creating healthy habits that you can easily incorporate in your daily routine.Ashton also reveals how anyone can harness the power of projection and how to take it a step further, by transforming projections into a 'time machine'.Key takeaways:-Coaches act as your 'lane assist', but you're still the driver in your life's decisions.-If you have a deep conviction, it's like making a pact with the Universe that (sooner or later) that will come to fruition.-Set the intention of 'who you want to be for the day', rather than creating an action list to cross - this will have a deeper impact in all of your work.-Build up your daily habits and get clarity of who you want to become before you start setting up your life goals.​​-Shrink your bounce-back.-Fighting bad habits? Pause and think about what your higher self would do, not what your selfless self would do. -When you're living on gratitude you're already tapping into the vibration of flow of abundance and positivity.Connect to Ashton online:https://www.facebook.com/intrinsicmotivationllc/https://linktr.ee/ashtoncantou?fbclid=IwAR3YhafRMsEARefRekO5EHAg_KSmNzpcMKu9anj_MvxOdxShQYqxMbXY5P0https://app.clickfunnels.com/for_domain/missmotivation8.clickfunnels.com/lead-magnet17152654?updated_at=86d3b72ee2c15773c1272f8adbb0f6ccv2&track=0&preview=truehttps://www.instagram.com/ashtoncantou/

Suzy Batiz is a serial creator and expert in entrepreneurial intuition who built an empire by challenging societal norms. Having experienced trauma and abuse, she was able to rise from life’s lowest lows by walking away from the drama triangle and abandoning the victim mentality. Suzy reached worldwide fame as the creator and CEO of Poo~Pourri, the all-natural before-you-go toilet spray that unapologetically came inside everyone's homes and purses. In this episode, Valerie speaks to Suzy to discuss intuition, using your body as a decision-making tool, and the best strategy to reach the state of abundance that you dream of. Key takeaways from this episode:-Nourish and love your business and it will flourish.-Next time you have to make an important decision, ask your body how it feels about it.-It's risky to die with your dreams inside.-The more impeccable (not perfectionist) you are with your work, the further you'll go.-Freedom comes from understanding the drama triangle and rather than asking yourself "Why me?", ask yourself "What can I learn from this?"-If you put aside everything that doesn't serve you and are very clear about your intentions, the Universe will align what it takes to help take you there.Connect to Suzy:https://www.suzybatiz.com/https://www.instagram.com/suzybatiz/https://www.facebook.com/SuzyBatiz/https://www.facebook.com/PooPourri/

Adrienne Finch is a YouTube content creator, online marketing consultant, social media influencer, writer, producer, and all around inspirational woman! Adrienne is deeply passionate about creating a legacy of value to influence her audience to live a life worth living.In this episode Valerie and Adrienne discuss the journey of breaking up with societal expectations in order to live a happy life, how manifestation has played a key role in transforming their mindset and how opportunity comes in many forms.The duo shares their roadmaps to success in a conversation that exposes how much our preconceptions can limit our true potential, especially in the digital world.Takeaways from this episode:-We're living in an era where big company names don't have the appeal they used to have. Now life fulfillment doesn't need to come from working for a big corporation.-It's possible to monetize your passion and make an impact in people's lives. -You don't have to pick between being highly fulfilled or well paid: as an entrepreneur you can have both, just understand that you may have to do all the extra work in the front-end.-Impact generates income: you'll make way more money if you generate a product or content that serves your audience.-Manifesting your goals is important because 'like attracts like'. You attract what you focus on, so focus on the things that you'd like to achieve, rather in the ones that you can't have. -Reprogram your brain to think positively and it will become easier each time, so much so that it will just become a lifestyle.-Manifesting the life of your dreams won't be a linear path so keep an open mind so that you're open to all types of opportunities.Connect to Adrienne Finch:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuA6IQplaY0HgJsYpYTmPYQhttps://www.instagram.com/adriennefinch/?hl=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/adrienne-finch-b101156a/https://www.facebook.com/adriennefinchvlogs/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-made-ceo-with-adrienne-finch/id1460736849

In this week's episode, Valerie sits down with Human Design Reader and Astrocartographer Erin Rogers to learn all about this fascinating system that provides a practical tool for self-discovery and correct decision-making.This system takes astrology and the teachings of quantum physics, blended with chakras. It divides people into five types: generators, manifesting generators, manifestors, projectors, or reflectors. One of the fantastic things about Human Design is how it relies on intuition to live our best lives, incentivizing people to align their life around their energy (and aura) and to leave behind everything that doesn't serve them. It uses the principle that happy people attract people and positive experiences, so if you're living in alignment, you'll be attracting good things.Episode takeaways:-Human design is a blueprint to who you are.-Balance means different things for everyone.- Manifestors make up about 9% of the world's population.- Reflectors are only about 1% of the world's population.-Give yourself permission to be yourself, even if it defies society standards.-Take some time to consider what makes you happy and what reflects positively in your body and spend more time doing those things.-Human Design can help you understand your decision-making process and help you align your future life goals.-Rethink your routines and why you do what you do: just because society tells you how you should live your life, it doesn't mean that it aligns with who you are and your values. Connect with Erin:http://erinrogers.io/https://www.instagram.com/erinrogers.io/

Rachel Maine is on a mission to turn the world into a more sex-positive place. Through her company Wellness Sexpertise and her podcast Owning Your Sexual Self, Rachel inspires men and women to talk about their experiences, desires and everything in between. Having started her career in a local domestic violence shelter, Rachel understands how trauma or negative experiences can forever transform a person's relationship with sex and masturbation. Rachel's experience through Pure Romance (a company that sells products for adults only) gave her one-on-one understanding of women's sex journeys, and thanks to that, she now helps people of all backgrounds understand their body, their connection to pleasure and how they can meet their needs through self-pleasure.In this episode, Valerie and Rachel discuss the implications of "the less you know, the more you can control" parent mentality, being raised in a conservative Catholic household, and how parents can harness the power of the internet to break the cycle of shame. As Rachel explains, "so many young adult women don't know who to talk to, to get the advice they need" because as children, they were left to find out things on their own versus having an educated conversation with family members about sex education. Rachel and Valerie also debate the biggest sex challenges in today's society, women's first masturbation and how the act of self-masturbation can do a lot for your self-confidence. Also, Rachel dives deeper into pleasure to explain how women can masturbate the right way, and tell you why you should start looking at feminist porn.Key takeaways from this episode:-Over 80% of women experience low desire to masturbate.-Self-aspiration is deeply connected to self-masturbation.-Sex toys and sex products can be outdated and it's important to understand what you should be using (for your own good).-Sex toys are empowering to help you understand how you experience pleasure and how'd like to be pleasured.-Sex response between genders is very different and there's no reason to think everyone gets it the same way.-Masturbation can help you relieve the stress or body aches you may feel during the day ... and even help you have healthier skin!-Over 80% of women experience orgasms through their clitoris stimulation. -A sex therapist will help you understand the triggers that can cause lack or desire or libido.​Resources on this podcast:She Comes First: The Thinking Man's Guide to Pleasuring a Woman, by Ian Kernerhttps://www.amazon.com/She-Comes-First-Ian-Kerner-audiobook/dp/B0007Q1CI6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=D8WD50B0J9MO&dchild=1&keywords=she+comes+first&qid=1589912715&sprefix=she+comes+fir%2Caps%2C190&sr=8-1​Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life​, by Emily Nagoski ​https://www.amazon.com/Come-You-Are-Surprising-Transform/dp/1476762090/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=come+as+you+are&qid=1589912792&sr=8-1Sex Matters for Women, Second Edition: A Complete Guide to Taking Care of Your Sexual Self​, by Sallie Foley, Sally A. Kope, Dennis P. Sugrue https://www.amazon.com/Sex-Matters-Women-Second-Complete-ebook/dp/B006L6VW9U/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2ZAD68072W7YW&dchild=1&keywords=sex+matters+for+women&qid=1589912859&sprefix=sex+matters+%2Caps%2C182&sr=8-2​Sex with Emily Podcast​https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sex-with-emily-recorded-in-the-stitcher-studioSmart Sex, Smart Love with Dr. Joe Korthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/smart-sex-smart-love-with-dr-joe-kort/id1471803230​How to connect with Rachel:https://www.buzzsprout.com/764204https://www.facebook.com/pureromance.byrachel.12https://www.instagram.com/rachelmaine_ownyoursexualself/https://www.wellnesssexpertise.com/

Amanda Montgomery is a business lawyer who understands legal representation is not a one-size fits all endeavor. Passionate about empowering women, Amanda set her business' mission to help small businesses and entrepreneurs look out for their best interests.In this episode, Valerie and Amanda discuss all things women empowerment, toxic labels attached to feminism and how we need to stop being part of the problem and start working together toward the solution. Amanda reveals how a great mentor gave her the tools to question her own role in downplaying her success and how she embarked on the journey of entrepreneurship to support women-owned businesses in Texas.Through her Instagram account, Amanda provides women legal information that is attainable and relatable, teaching women how to look out for contracts that don't have their best interest in mind, and explains the steps that they can take to become empowered business owners and how to best protect their rights. Amanda believes that women need to start taking an active role in negotiating and requesting payments as "if something is in your contract, then there's nothing wrong with asking for an invoice payment".From legal advice and best practices, Valerie and Amanda also delved into gender equality, working women and the #MeToo movement.Key Takeaways:-Always have a healthy amount of distrust when looking at a contract.-Contracts are made to have the interests of the person who writes them in mind, not every party's interests.-If you need to, create a fake persona to take the more uncomfortable asks like send invoice reminders and ask for payments.-To be successful you don't have to 'grind all day'.-We have to examine our biases and the way we react to everything in order to shift our decision-making. -You have more power than you think you have as a business owner.-Before judging someone, give them the benefit of the doubt: they may not understand other realities because they were never exposed to it. -You can empower women without being a Radical Feminist and still make the world grow.Learn more about Amanda and her practice:https://www.amontgomerylaw.com/https://www.instagram.com/amontgomerylawyer/

Brandy Edwards is the true Elle Woods as a lawyer with platinum blonde hair and always rocking a pink staple piece. Her bumpy journey with self-love inspired her to create The Self-Love Challenge, a movement to inspire female body positivity and self-worth.In this episode, Valerie and Brandy discuss body insecurities, the importance of creating empowering daily practices and how to nurture positive triggers to help women appreciate their bodies. Brandy talks about the importance of accountability and choosing to control how you feel about yourself, and more importantly, how you TALK to yourself. According to Brandy, the journey of self-love is very holistic and it's like a nutritious diet: it's all about combining different elements for a successful outcome. The journey to being happy is about eliminating the things that don't bring you joy, so that you're left with the ones that truly align with making your life better.From food, to routines, to fashion, Brandy explains that the journey is about eliminating toxicity and creating a thriving environment. Keeping clothes that don't fit you anymore may be doing more harm than good. Brandy asks: "When looking in your closet: how do your clothes make you feel?" Have you thought about how your clothes make you feel? Consider embarking on a closet detox: if a garment evokes bad memories or unhealthy habits, toss it or donate it. Allowing yourself to only keep the garments that 'give you joy' reduces insecurities and sizing stigmas.Key takeaways:-Every single woman, even the most successful one struggles with confidence issues.-Our insecurities are learned behaviors from the people who surround us.-Self-love is a regular practice, a constant reminder to choose the path of light rather than self-loathing in guilt and negativity.-If you do one hour of cardio a day, why shouldn't you do the same with your mind?-Mute your 'inner mean girl' by remembering that you wouldn't talk to anyone the same way you talk to yourself.-Got a compliment? Learn to say 'thank you' and appreciate it - stop downplaying it and accept it with gratitude because you are WORTHY.-Lead with action, not with words. -Insecure kids become insecure adults. -Placing the power of self-worth on yourself, not on an object or another person.Connect with Brandy:https://brandymwilson.wixsite.com/theselflovechallengehttps://www.facebook.com/TheSelfLoveChallengeLLC/

Kristin Zaldana has been obsessed with skincare since she was a young girl. In 2017 Kristin turned her dream into reality by founding her vegan, cruelty free beauty line 2nd Kind and in this episode, she reveals everything you need to know about a natural, healthy and intentional skincare routine. A self-made businesswoman at the age of 19, Kristin decided to experiment with products in the comfort of her family's kitchen table. Three years after launching, she shares about her growth journey, the decision to reduce her product line from 16 to 8, and how she dealt with impostor syndrome as she grew her business.Valerie and Kristin discuss their passion for vegan and cruelty products, how to spot fake vegan products, and why now more than ever you need to know what chemicals go in your face! In this interview Kristin and Valerie also talk about how the nail industry is filled with carcinogens, how to find what skin routine works for you and how you should follow beauty advice from your local aesthetician, not your local influencer. Kristin reveals her beauty routine, her favorite universal beauty products and how they provide the best nutrients to keep you radiant! Beauty tips: -bacteria can live in your loofas, washcloths and sponges even if you wash them daily. Look for silicon gloves that can be fully washed and disinfected.-you skin's pH can be leveled by the use of a daily toner. Stay away from foamy toners and choose creamy toners to reduce your body's intake of dangerous SLSs (sodium laureth sulfates)-Your skin's moisture levels have nothing to do with your water consumption, instead, you should focus on limiting your caffeine intake. -Some cosmetics which include SPF have 'flashback' effects, and that's why you should be careful with the products you take to an outdoor photoshoot.Key takeaways from this interview: -Improve your self-love by having a self-care routine.-Eye care is super important: the sooner you start taking care of them, the better! Water-based or light cream are best to reduce bags under the eyes and puffiness.-It's important for consumers to look for certified companies because some brands use 'vegan' and 'cruelty free' logos as a dubious marketing technique. -Kristin learned the hard way that you can never fix sun damage.-Makeup without SPF won't protect you from sun damage.​-Vitamin C is a game changer in the beauty routine Learn more about 2nd Kind and Kristin:-https://2ndkind.com/https://www.facebook.com/2ndkindbeautyhttps://www.instagram.com/2ndkindbeauty/https://www.instagram.com/skinwithkris/

At 23 years old Jewels Clark is living proof that you can grow a business from nothing, even if you're just started your professional career. Now, as the founder of two LLCs, Jewels is leading the charge in how companies interact with creatives.Having experienced a "spiritual awakening", Jewels felt that she had to shift her mindset and change how she lived her life. Jewels reveals that she now takes the time to appreciate the small victories in her business and lives in gratitude.In this episode, Jewels gets real about the process of leaving her comfortable job at an ad agency and transitioning to making a salary through entrepreneurship. Valerie and Jewels also discuss Baby Boomers vs Millennials/Gen Zs in the workplace, paying your staff, and how to successfully manage your business when the economy slows down due to a pandemic.Creating How To Be Social grew out of a realization that creatives are good at creating, not at business planning. Jewels decided to birth a company that could expand the gig economy model by providing creatives a 'mothership' platform to be connected to companies. Key takeaways from this interview:-Know that what you're doing is enough, be happy with the journey yet having the ambition to go even further.-You can literally do anything you dream of and no one can stop you.-There's two types of entrepreneurs: 'the all or nothing' and the 'calculated risk-taker' and they have very different entrepreneurial journeys.-There's a big gap in responsibilities and spending when you're a solo preneur and a business owner.-When you become a business owner with a team you have to stay accountable and think bigger.-Education needs to pivot from creating young professionals 'good at working for someone else' so that students can set their own path.How to connect with Jewels:https://www.howtobesocial.com/https://www.instagram.com/howtobesocial_/https://www.facebook.com/HowtobeSocial/https://www.instagram.com/CreatorJewels/

Brooklynne Palmer is a vegan influencer, medical student, and a "huge science nerd". Having studied neuroscience and biology before, her transition to medical school only happened through her discovery of veganism. In her words, the plant-based diet gave her "a personal calling to explore how diet affects so much of medicine and yet it wasn't emphasized in medicine". In part two of this episode, Valerie and Brooklynne discuss how Brooklynne is educating her Instagram tribe about nutrition, the truth about "good and bad food", and how mental health goes hand-in-hand with nutrition. Brooklynne explains the misinformation surrounding 'superfoods', the truth about gluten how nutrition looks different to everyone.Takeaways:​-Find a lifestyle that is sustainable FOR YOU​.​-Using water to dilute the liquids you intake can have a surprising impact in your taste buds and on your nutrition.​-It's hard to have a healthy relationship with food, even if you're informed.​-The more attention you give yourself, the better you'll feel.​-Because some superfood is good, it doesn't mean that it's good for you​​-Under consumption of fruits will hurt you more than eating those goji berries-A nutrition therapist, a nutritionist, and a registered dietitian don't have the same medical weight and titles matter. -There's a lot of corporate influence in research so you need to take things with a pinch of salt-Influencers have the responsibility of doing their research before promoting any products to their audience.-Brooklyn explains how to recognize emotional binge eating, and how to manage it.-Early traumas can affect our relationship with food.Resources discussed in this episode:www.Nutritionfacts.orghttps://nutritionfacts.org/book/https://nutritionfacts.org/how-not-to-diet/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nutrition-rounds-podcast/id1447250475Part 1:https://www.spreaker.com/episode/25763365Follow Brooklynne on social:https://www.instagram.com/beetsbybrooke/https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooklynne-palmer/​Connect with Valerie:​https://youglowgirlpodcast.com/https://www.instagram.com/youglowgirlpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/youglowgirlpodcast/

Brooklynne Palmer is a vegan influencer, medical student, and a "huge science nerd". Having studied neuroscience and biology before, her transition to medical school only happened through her discovery of veganism. In her words, the plant-based diet gave her "a personal calling to explore how diet affects so much of medicine and yet it wasn't emphasized in medicine". In part one of this episode, Valerie and Brooklynne discuss her advocacy for finding a healthy lifestyle that matches people's individual lifestyle (not trends), worthing through college to support herself, and the taboos of changing career fields. Brooklynne opens up about her relationship with social media, and how she is using it to change behaviors in her community.Key takeaways from this episode:-Just because you don't find your passion in the traditional route, it doesn't mean you're not going to find it all. Being open-minded to change and active will benefit you in the long run.-The more you fill your plate, the lower your capacity will be to really find out what works for you. -Prioritizing mental health really helped Brooklynne with balance and her ability to push forward throughout your life. -There's a dark and light side to social media and recognizing the dark and being mindful of how that affects you, is vital to everyone, no matter your age, field, or background.-Evaluate how the accounts that you follow on social media make you feel. Mute or unfollow accounts that don't serve you, to give you only a positive, empowering environment.-Stop counting the years that will take you to where you need to be. There are so many things that you can do along the journey that are going to make you happy, fulfilled, and allow you to touch people's lives. Part 2:https://www.spreaker.com/episode/25763395Follow Brooklynne on social:https://www.instagram.com/beetsbybrooke/https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooklynne-palmer/​Connect with Valerie:​https://youglowgirlpodcast.com/https://www.instagram.com/youglowgirlpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/youglowgirlpodcast

Julianne Schroeder is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Yoga Teacher, and Everyday Therapy Podcast host. Julianne specializes in anxiety & burnout, codependency & other relationships issues, perfectionism and general self-esteem issues, and oh, she is a recovery perfectionist too. In this interview, Valerie and Julianne discuss the emotional roots of toxic perfectionism, the importance of practicing daily self-compassion and why high levels of anxiety are to blame for this cultural pandemic. Key takeaways from this interview:-High functioning anxiety is to blame for overworking, not superhuman high standards. -Pausing isn't about holding back but about learning to sit with yourself to grow your awareness and self-compassion.-Underlying insecurities, anxiety, depression, or childhood attachment are behind unhealthy perfectionism.-When we are connected to our values in a balanced way, we can cope with the stressors of life better. We need to reprogram overachieving and rewire our patterns in order to break away from the cycle.-The three things you should ask yourself when you're feeling that you're spiraling out control: 1. Would anyone else in my position approach me the same way? 2. Are my feelings 100% true? 3. How can I be a bit kinder with myself?-Even when it feels wrong, celebrate the positives.-To understand the root of your motivation, ask yourself: if no one was around, and they couldn't see the results of what I was doing, would I still be doing it?-Therapy can help you heal in the long run but you have to be able to rewind and work in your childhood trauma.​Resources mentioned in this interview:Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself, by Dr. Kristin Neff https://www.amazon.com/Self-Compassion-Proven-Power-Being-Yourself/dp/0061733520/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=​Julianne's podcast:https://www.everydaytherapypodcast.com/Julianne has been featured in media outlets such as Psychology Today, Livestrong, HuffPost, Bustle, Thriveglobal, and more. ​To connect with Julianne, please visit:https://www.julianneschroeder.com/https://www.instagram.com/julianne.schroeder/https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianne-schroeder-74481562/https://www.facebook.com/julianneschroedercounseling/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARC4GX4PF21VK9KUqhcK1xUADmgkY0MrMItsrKnhUidRKTp_NU7UWOP-Jrwl4zk8Na2UmrBP9fmn8tfS

Dr. Cortney Baker is an award-winning entrepreneur, host of the podcast Women in Business: Inspirational Stories of Women Entrepreneurs, TEDx speaker, and a fearless nationally recognized authority on women’s leadership.In this episode, Dr. Cortney and Valerie discuss female empowerment, how to scale your business if you're looking to grow while keeping impostor syndrome at bay. This isn't a conversation about how women are the victims of the patriarchy, but rather a debate on how to foster and grow a network of women who support other women to climb the ladder.Key Takeaways from this power-chat:-Take control of your circumstances, don't take the victim's seat. Dr. Cortney herself started her career as a teenage mom and that didn't hold her back.-You can grow your business from nothing, as long as you stay on your lane, focus on yourself and surround yourself with people who will become your cheerleaders. -As a Boss, it's ok to be friendly, but don't try to be your employees' BFF.-As you grow your business, hire someone who has expertise in the skills that you're currently lacking.-How does your dream job look like 10 years from now? Map the full journey now to see what the process looks like. Learn more about Dr. Cortney and her coaching business:https://www.instagram.com/drcortneybaker/https://cortneybaker.com/https://www.facebook.com/drcortneybaker/https://www.linkedin.com/in/cortneybaker/​Connect with Valerie:​https://youglowgirlpodcast.com/https://www.instagram.com/youglowgirlpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/youglowgirlpodcast