Podcast appearances and mentions of karissa bodnar

Karissa Bodnar once got advice from a peer – she needed real friends, not just “deal” friends. It wasn't a dig. Entrepreneurship is lonely. And if Karissa was going to make it as a founder, she'd need friends who cared about her and not the number of zeros in her bank account. Karissa sits down with us to share how she found those kinds of friends, the time she got ghosted out of a big investment, and what she really thinks about those beauty influencer trips.  In this episode of 9 to 5ish, Karissa also shares:    Why she affectionately refers to herself a “dirt road diva”  How growing up in a small Washington town shaped her entrepreneurship How the passing of her friend, Kristy, inspired her to start Thrive Causemetics  The lesson she learned from being ghosted by a potential investor  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Dear Cancer, I'm Beautiful, we're talking about beauty, confidence, and self-care with Karissa Bodnar, CEO and Founder of Thrive Causemetics and Bigger Than Beauty Skincare. Her mission goes way beyond makeup—Karissa has created a brand that champions clean beauty, uplifts those affected by cancer, and helps women feel like themselves again. As a breast cancer survivor, I know how powerful beauty and self-care can be during and after treatment. Karissa opens up about the deeply personal reason she started Thrive Causemetics: her friend Kristy, while undergoing cancer treatment, was advised by her oncologist to avoid wearing makeup.   That moment sparked the creation of the now-iconic Kristy Faux lashes— perfect for women who've lost their lashes and want to regain a sense of confidence and normalcy. We'll celebrate the 10-year anniversary of those lashes, talk about why clean beauty matters (especially for those of us going through treatment), how to spot harmful ingredients, and the incredible ways that Thrive Causemetics is giving back to the cancer community—including naming products after survivors. To learn more, follow: @karissabodnar @thrivecausemetics @biggerthanbeautyskincare   Use code CANCERFASHIONISTA at checkout for 20% off your first Thrive Causemetics order.

Hey Heal Squad! We've all been there—racing against the clock with just minutes to pull off a flawless look. But what if you had the ultimate beauty hacks to get glam in minutes…maybe 7 minutes? Karissa Bodnar, the powerhouse CEO & Founder of Thrive Causemetics is spilling 10+ game-changing tips to help you achieve a radiant, dewy look and bright and lifted eyes. And she's not stopping there! Karissa is also sharing insider secrets for healthy skin too! So Heal Squad, get ready to glow and go faster than ever…enjoy! Don't forget to listen to our FULL episodes with Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-mkv29RtIc Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qbGcYlZbxE -- HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website: https://www.healsquad.com/ Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy's Page: Shop My Macy's Storefront AquaTru: https://aquatruwater.com/ code: HEALSQUAD AirDoctor: https://airdoctorpro.com/ code: HEALSQUAD Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off Sleep Number: https://www.sleepnumber.com/ MAKEUP RESOURCES: Discount Code: Use HEALSQUAD for 20% off first purchase from 3/11-4/11 Daily Defender Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50: https://thrivecausemetics.com/products/btbs-daily-defender-mineral-sunscreen-broad-spectrum-spf-50 Triple Threat Color Stick: https://thrivecausemetics.com/products/triple-threat-color-stick Liquid Brow Lamination Lifting Gel: https://thrivecausemetics.com/products/liquid-brow-lamination-lifting-gel Brilliant Eye Brightener: https://thrivecausemetics.com/products/brilliant-eye-brightener Instant Brow Fix™ Semi-Permanent Eyebrow Gel: https://thrivecausemetics.com/products/instant-brow-fix-semi-permanent-eyebrow-gel Lip Filler Long-Wearing + Plumping Lip Liner: https://thrivecausemetics.com/products/lip-filler-long-wearing-plumping-lip-liner ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

Hey, Heal Squad! Thrive Causemetics CEO & Founder Karissa Bodnar is back for Part 2 of our conversation and its BEAUTY PACKED! Karissa opens up about the challenges of launching Thrive Causemetics, how Dave Asprey's Bulletproof played a key role in her journey, and why staying independent is crucial to her brand's mission. We're also diving deep into clean beauty—what truly makes a product "clean,” the hidden toxic ingredients we should ditch ASAP, and safe alternatives that actually work. Karissa also breaks down a 7-minute clean beauty routine and shares her best-ever brow hacks to get flawless, natural brows in no time! But that's not all, Karissa gives us the inside scoop on what's next for Thrive, including innovations for eliminating gray hair and stretch marks (YES, REALLY!). Plus, she's got a special surprise just for our Heal Squad! Tune in now—you don't want to miss this one! Giveaway Details: Enter to win The Ultimate Self-Care Giveaway from Thrive Causemetics and Heal Squad beginning March 13, 2025 on the Heal Squad Instagram - @healsquad. Giveaway ends March 19, 2025 at 10:30 am PST! HEALERS & HEAL LINERS:  Eliminating Toxic Ingredients: Thrive Causemetics is committed to removing harmful ingredients as new scientific research emerges. They never include parabens, sulfates, and petrochemicals in their products and work with oncologists like Dr Elizabeth Comen to make products safe and effective. Use Clean Ingredients: Find products with ingredients like coconut oil and derivatives of coconut oil, like caprylic acid which creates hydrations and a really nice cushiony feel to a lip gloss.  Clean Beauty Fast Routine: Use a tinted sunscreen as both sun protection and a light foundation alternative & Thrive's Triple Threat Color Stick for cheeks, eyes, and lips. -- HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website: https://www.healsquad.com/ Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy's Page: Shop My Macy's Storefront AquaTru: https://aquatruwater.com/ code: HEALSQUAD AirDoctor: https://airdoctorpro.com/ code: HEALSQUAD Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off Sleep Number: https://www.sleepnumber.com/ EPISODE RESOURCES: Karissa IG Thrive Causemetics IG Bigger Than Beauty Skincare Website Discount Code: Use HEALSQUAD for 20% off first purchase from 3/11-4/11 Triple Threat Color Stick Liquid Brow Lamination Lifting Gel Brilliant Eye Brightener Instant Brow Fix™ Semi-Permanent Eyebrow Gel ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content ( published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com ) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

Hi, Heal Squad! Get ready for an absolutely inspiring episode because Maria is sitting down with the incredible Karissa Bodnar, Founder & CEO of Thrive Causemetics & Bigger Than Beauty Skincare. Karissa isn't just a beauty industry powerhouse, she has one of the most extraordinary journeys as a CEO. From her humble small-town beginnings to launching her first entrepreneurial venture at just 16 years old. Maria and Karissa chat about what she's relaunching for Thrive Causemetics' 10th anniversary, the pivotal people who've shaped her mission, like Robin Roberts and Reese Witherspoon, and, most importantly, her best friend, whose battle with cancer became the heart and soul of her company. Yup, they're not just about making the best mascara in the world (Maria's fave!), Karissa and her team are redefining beauty with purpose—becoming one of the industry's top leaders in giving back a million times over… literally! We hope this episode makes you feel confident and beautiful, and ready to…THRIVE! Giveaway Details: Enter to win The Ultimate Self-Care Giveaway from Thrive Causemetics and Heal Squad beginning March 13, 2025 on the Heal Squad Instagram. Giveaway ends March 19, 2025 at 10:30 am PST! HEALERS & HEAL LINERS:  Turning Pain into Purpose: Inspired by the loss of her best friend to cancer, Karissa channeled her grief by creating a beauty brand that empowers people through makeup. Innovation with Impact: Thrive Causemetics proves that meaningful business, paired with high-performance, vegan, and cruelty-free beauty products can be both beneficial, profitable and purpose-driven. -- HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website: https://www.healsquad.com/ Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy's Page: Shop My Macy's Storefront AquaTru: https://aquatruwater.com/ code: HEALSQUAD AirDoctor: https://airdoctorpro.com/ code: HEALSQUAD Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off Sleep Number: https://www.sleepnumber.com/ EPISODE RESOURCES: Karissa IG: https://www.instagram.com/karissabodnar/?hl=en Thrive Causemetics IG: https://www.instagram.com/thrivecausemetics/?hl=en Bigger Than Beauty Skincare: https://www.instagram.com/biggerthanbeautyskincare/?hl=en Website: https://thrivecausemetics.com/ Discount Code: Use HEALSQUAD for 20% off first purchase from 3/11-4/11 Latest Thrive Causemetics Donation To LA Wildfire Relief: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFqzgGmgCdm/?hl=en ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

This week, Busy's talking a little bit about the latest development in her unique living situation, and Caissie is leaning into joy in the form of finally being able to discuss getting to be the very first guest to stay overnight in the Purple Rain House, thanks to Busy and AirBnB! Then, Biz and Cais are thrilled to talk to the very energetic and inspiring founder of Thrive Causemetics, Karissa Bodnar, about how she came up with the formula for their favorite mascara, Liquid Lash Extensions, and the touching story of what moved her to create a company that isn't just about making us look good, but also doing good for so many. Plus, find out why Busy didn't have time for Patrick Swayze's ghost at her pottery studio this week! SPONSORS: http://Joniperiodbook.com to submit your period story for possible inclusion in The Book On Periods from Joni Period Products. All submissions must be received by 10/15/24 and every participant will be entered for a chance to win a year's supply of Joni Period Products, worth $300 http://DrinkLMNT.com/BEST for a free 8 flavor sample pack of LMNT electrolyte drink mix with any order http://Betterhelp.com/BUSY for 10% off your 1st month of flexible, affordable, online therapy http://ThriveCausemetics.com/BEST for 20% off your first order of innovative cosmetics, including Busy's fave Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara and Bigger Than Beauty skincare. Plus, your purchase benefits some great causes! http://HelixSleep.com/Best to receive their fabulous October offer, 20% off all Helix mattresses, delivered to your door

Ten years ago, Suzy traveled to Seattle to film a Today Show segment about a young make-up entrepreneur who was doing business differently. For every pair of false eyelashes she sold, she gave away a set to a chemotherapy patient who was losing her hair. At the time, Thrive Causemetics was based in Karissa Bodnar's kitchen. The company has been so successful Karissa gave away – HELLO, GAVE AWAY – $150 million dollars to cancer patients and causes. And yet, Karissa would tell you that she's failed along the way so many times she even has a playlist of “failure songs.” We share some of those tunes, plus so much more, in this interview that happened when Karissa stopped by Suzy's house to reminisce, compare notes, challenge each other, and, as usual, talk about the ageless question of how to know your values – and live by them. Also in the pod, we answer: Can your boss be your friend? And, importantly, can gray hair be cured?

She was once broke sleeping on the floor and dreaming of making people beautiful for a good cause. Now, thanks to an appearance on “GMA” and Amy's encouragement, she's doing it and honoring her in a very special way.  Amy and T.J. sit down with the founder of Thrive Causemetics, Karissa Bodnar, who shares how the pain of others has inspired her to break through and build something bigger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host April Franzino is joined by Karissa Bodnar, the Founder and CEO at Thrive Causemetics. She shares her journey in the beauty industry and the mission behind her brands. Karissa emphasizes the importance of giving back and creating products that solve problems for consumers. She also discusses the challenges she faced in building her business and the lessons she learned along the way.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautybizshow/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this heartfelt episode, Krista sits down with Karissa Bodnar, the founder of the revolutionary beauty brand Thrive Causemetics. Karissa details her entrepreneurial journey, from humble beginnings in small-town Washington to making big waves in the beauty industry.Ahead, Karissa unpacks the "working genius" model that helps identify individual strengths and allows you to operate in your "genius zone" for optimum success. The girls also talk about the feminine aspects of business and why having female role models is a must.Morning Microdose is a podcast curated by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the hosts and founders of Almost 30, a global community, brand, and top rated podcast.With curated clips from the Almost 30 podcast, Morning Mircodose will set the tone for your day, so you can feel inspired through thought provoking conversations…all in digestible episodes that are less than 10 minutes.Wake up with Krista and Lindsey, both literally and spiritually, Monday-Friday.If you enjoyed this conversation, listen to the full episode on Spotify here and on Apple here.

Today's episode of The GaryVee Audio Experience is an interview I did with Karissa Bodnar, the CEO of Thrive Causemetics. We talk about the power of following your passion and believing in yourself, complimenting kids for the right things, the role our upbringings played in shaping our entrepreneurial spirits and Karissa shares her story of how she entered the beauty industry and started her brand. Hope this episode brings you a ton of value! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garyvee/message

In this heartfelt episode, Krista sits down with Karissa Bodnar, the founder of the revolutionary beauty brand Thrive Causemetics. Karissa details her entrepreneurial journey, from humble beginnings in small-town Washington to making big waves in the beauty industry. Ahead, Karissa unpacks the "working genius" model that helps identify individual strengths and allows you to operate in your "genius zone" for optimum success. The girls also talk about the feminine aspects of business and why having female role models is a must.  Krista + Karissa emphasize how overcoming the discomforts of growth, facing fears, and building resilience through small steps are critical for both personal and professional development. If you're an entrepreneurial girly wanting to infuse soul into your business, this episode is for you!  We also talk about: Strategies for improving emotional well-being Overcoming guilt + shame Karissa's journey through different careers Maintaining positivity + gratitude in business Building a business with a mission to give back Staying true to your vision + core values in business Gender expectations on leadership styles + communication Achieving personal fulfillment + success in entrepreneurship Resources: Website: https://bit.ly/4ao2KyE Instagram: @karissabodnar, @thrivecausemetics, + @biggerthanbeautyskincare TikTok: @thrivecausemetics Facebook: @thrivecausemetics.com Sponsors: Chomps | Go to Chomps.com/ALMOST30, to see all the delicious flavors and get 20% off your first order and free shipping. Lolavie | Unlock Jennifer Anniston-approved hair at lolavie.com. As our loyal listeners you'll get an exclusive 15% off your entire order when you use code A30POD at checkout.  ARMRA | Go to tryarmra.com/ALMOST30 or enter ALMOST30 to get 15% off your first order. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Almost30.  Learn More: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/morningmicrodose almost30.com/courses  Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Find more to love at almost30.com! Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 14-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushKarissa Bodnar launched Thrive Causemetics, a vegan direct-to-consumer cosmetics brand in 2015 with the mission of “Bigger than Beauty.” She began her career as a makeup artist and product developer/cosmetic chemist prior to starting Thrive Causemetics and now Bigger Than Beauty Skincare. Thrive Causemetics® and Bigger Than Beauty® Skincare exist to empower their customers, employees, and Giving Partners to live their most confident life. Thrive Causemetics has donated over $135 million in products and funds to over 500 nonprofit Giving Partners around the world. Their Giving Partners help communities enduring battles with cancer, emerging from homelessness, surviving domestic abuse, fighting for racial and social justice, pursuing education, supporting LGBTQ+ causes, uplifting underserved marginalized youth, and assisting veterans. Acknowledging her amazing work and success, Karissa has been named in Forbes' 30 Under 30, Forbes' America's Richest Self-Made Women, Marie Claire's Most Powerful Women, and Inc.'s Badass Female Founders list.We absolutely loved having Karissa live in studio for this podcast! We are utterly inspired by how and why Karissa started this brand and what she's accomplished and continues to do with the Thrive and their 500+ giving partners. Thrive is self-funded and has grown into one of the most impactful philanthropic organizations around. If you are an entrepreneur, this episode is a must listen.SPONSORSThis episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by LMNT, a tasty electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. That means lots of salt — with no sugar. As we move into some warmer weather, replacing electrolytes is more important than ever. We literally drink it everyday and our current go-to flavors are watermelon and orange. If you want to stock up for spring and summer, go to DrinkLMNT.com/TRS and check it out!This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Momentous, a leading high-performance lifestyle company making the best supplements and sports nutrition products for individuals looking to optimize all parts of their lives. Juliet is stoked on her pre-workout stack - Vital Aminos and Creatine. If you are like Juliet and don't love eating before training, we highly recommend this stack to get everything your muscles need on board before your session. To check it out, go to livemomentous.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Cockpunch Coffee. Here at The Ready State we are OBSESSED with coffee, and we can't get enough of this coffee with a cause. Created by our friend Tim Ferriss, Cockpunch Coffee is roasted on a Bellweather Roaster, creating the lowest carbon footprint coffee available today. If that isn't enough, all proceeds from the sale of Cockpunch Coffee go to Tim's nonprofit foundation, Saisei, focused on cutting-edge scientific research that explores treating conditions that are widely considered “untreatable”. If you want to get some delicious coffee that gives back, go to cockpunchcoffee.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.

When Karissa Bodnar started Thrive Causemetics out of her one-bedroom apartment, she was determined to create a business that was mission-driven to its core. Inspired by the loss of a close friend to cancer, Karissa set out to craft a makeup brand committed to giving back. Today, Thrive Causemetics proudly supports over 500 giving partners and has contributed millions in fundings and products to charitable organizations. Join Karissa and Nancy as they discuss Karissa's journey as a mission-driven founder and explore the evolution of her business into the impactful force it is today.Explore more empowering resources

What are your goals for 2024? What do you truly want to change in your life to experience the life of your effing dreams? Asking myself these very questions inspired me to go back and listen to some of our favorite stories from Food Heals. I put together a collection of incredible stories to inspire you to create the life you want and reach your goals in 2024. So, introducing the New Year Series where we are chatting about how to reach your goals with grace and ease in 2024 and beyond. My personal formula for this is Appreciate, Believe, Take Action, Receive. Appreciate: First, we have to get into the appreciation of what we do have. Appreciating the abundance around us sets the foundation for welcoming more things into our lives to appreciate. Believe: Belief is the building block of creating the life we crave. We have to believe that we can have more, that we can have what it is we desire, that we deserve what it is we desire, and we have to dissolve the blocks that hold us back from believing. Take Action: Then, we have to take action steps towards our goals. Dreams thrive on action. Taking tangible steps toward our goals is vital—it's the bridge that connects our dreams to reality. Receive: Finally, we can relax with an inner knowing that we will now receive. We can be open and willing to receive without attachment to the outcome and with the thought of, "This or something better for the highest good of all concerned." This paves the way for unexpected blessings and blocks anything that's not meant for us from coming in. Let me know if that resonates with you; I'd love to hear from you! In today's episode you'll hear from some of our favorite guests and some of their magical manifestation stories: "How to Think and Grow Rich" with James Whittaker "How to Manifest Your Dream Home" with JJ Flizanes "How to Create Your Future with Vision Boards" with Sarah Centrella "The Divine Prayer You Can Use to Call in True Love" with Josh Trent "How to Build an Abundant Business" with Lynne Taggart Thank You to Our Sponsors! Kion Aminos Kion offers premium, clean, research-backed supplements and foods—with a focus on AMINOS as the building blocks of health—that support a long and active life. Drink Kion Aminos every day for energy, muscle, and recovery to help you look good, feel young, and be strong. Save 20% off your Kion aminos at getkion.com/foodheals. Thrive Causemetics Makeup artist and product developer, Karissa Bodnar, lost her dear friend Kristy to cancer at just 24 years old. Kristy's compassionate and vivacious spirit inspired Karissa to establish Thrive Causemetics, a beauty brand and philosophy that goes beyond skin deep by empowering women. Go to ThriveCausemetics.com/FOODHEALS and use code foodheals for 20% off. Organifi Organifi, is a line of organic superfood blends that offers plant based nutrition made with high quality ingredients. Organifi takes pride in offering the best tasting superfood products on the market at a price that works out to less than $3 a day. Go to www.organifi.com/foodheals and use code foodheals for 20% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can humans live to be 500 years old? Will death one day become optional? Which of our science fiction movies from the past are now a reality today? My guest Marek Piotrowski answers these questions and more on today's episode of Food Heals. With a background as a CMO in robotics, Marek is dedicated to demystifying breakthroughs in the field of longevity. Marek, along with his son Alex, are on a father and son quest for Longevity and Radical Life Extension, touring the world for 1 year, in search of the best solutions that'll help us live to 500 or longer — and have fun along the way. Tune into learn about the future of Stem Cells, Artificial Intelligence, 3D Organ Printing, and more - and find out how to live a longer, stronger, healthier life with these life-changing futuristic technologies. Thank You to Our Sponsors! Thrive Causemetics Makeup artist and product developer, Karissa Bodnar, lost her dear friend Kristy to cancer at just 24 years old. Kristy's compassionate and vivacious spirit inspired Karissa to establish Thrive Causemetics, a beauty brand and philosophy that goes beyond skin deep by empowering women. No parabens, sulfates, or phthalates. Certified 100% vegan and cruelty-free. Go to ThriveCausemetics.com/FOODHEALS and use code foodheals for 20% off. CURED Nutrition You deserve to take control of your mental and physical health. CURED Nutrition is trying to make it easier for you to do exactly that. Formulated with their trinity of ingredients – a blend of full-spectrum cannabinoids, functional mushrooms, and adaptogens – Cure is your answer to finding the calm in every storm. Go to Curednutrition.com/foodheals and use code foodheals for 20% off. Organifi Organifi, is a line of organic superfood blends that offers plant based nutrition made with high quality ingredients. Organifi takes pride in offering the best tasting superfood products on the market at a price that works out to less than $3 a day. Go to www.organifi.com/foodheals and use code foodheals for 20% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karissa Bodnar was in her early twenties and working her way up the cosmetic ladder, from a make-up artist at Sephora to Clarisonic and then to L'Oréal. But when she hit a brick wall after losing a close friend to cancer at 24, she came to the realization that she had to stop waiting around and build the beauty company of her dreams. She started her own company from her one-bedroom apartment, taking orders herself and making product formulas on her kitchen counter. That company, Thrive Causemetics, is now a multimillion-dollar business, selling “clean” cosmetics that can be worn by everyone. In this episode, Karissa shares the details of the stages of her entrepreneurial journey and how she was able to get her company from the kitchen counter to where it is today.   Karissa Bodnar is a makeup artist, beauty product designer (cosmetic chemist), formulator, and entrepreneur. She launched Thrive Causemetics, a vegan direct-to-consumer cosmetics brand, in 2015. Karissa's passion for empowering individuals through beauty has also taken her from backstage at New York Fashion Week to working with a roster of high-profile clients.   In this episode, Hala and Karissa will discuss: - Her early hustles on a farm in rural Washington - How cosmetics gave her confidence - How personal tragedy sparked a new direction - The importance of “clean” cosmetics - Why scarcity drives focus - How to build a side hustle without quiet quitting - Using Shopify and finding her initial sales channels - Going 100 percent direct-to-consumer - Naming products after her own customers - And other topics…   Karissa Bodnar is a makeup artist, beauty product designer (cosmetic chemist), formulator, and entrepreneur. She launched Thrive Causemetics, a vegan direct-to-consumer cosmetics brand, in 2015. Prior to starting the company, she worked as a product developer at L'Oreal in the premium skincare and color cosmetics category. Her "clean" cosmetics can be worn by people with compromised immune systems. Karissa's passion for empowering individuals through beauty has also taken her from backstage at New York Fashion Week to working with a roster of high-profile clients.    Resources Mentioned:  Karissa's Website: https://thrivecausemetics.com/pages/our-story Karissa's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karissa-bodnar-0413899/  Karissa's Twitter: https://twitter.com/karissabodnar?lang=en Karissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karissabodnar/?hl=en Karissa's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Karissa-Bodnar/100063804366110/   LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life: Use code ‘podcast' for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.    Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify Zbiotics - Head to ZBiotics.com/PROFITING and use the code PROFITING at checkout for 15% off. Pipedrive - Go to youngandprofiting.co/pipedrive and get 20% off Pipedrive for 1 year! Rakuten - Start shopping at rakuten.com  **Disclaimer: Cash back rates on Rakuten change daily. Masterclass - Get 15% off right now at youngandprofiting.co/masterclass Relay - Sign up for FREE! Go to relayfi.com/profiting **Relay is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services and FDIC insurance provided through Evolve Bank & Trust and Thread Bank; Members FDIC. The Relay Visa® Debit Card is issued by Thread Bank pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used everywhere Visa® debit cards are accepted.    More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com  Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review -  ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting   Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala   Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I wish there was a beauty brand I could go work for that was rooted in philanthropy.” It's the desire that led Karissa Bodnar to found Thrive Causemetics, the leading direct-to-consumer luxury beauty brand. As a child growing up on her family's farm in rural Washington, she mixed her own beauty products and would go on to travel the world working for L'Oreal's luxury division. Following a friend's death from cancer, Karissa was inspired to create a line of clean products which people with health concerns can feel safe using. Since its founding in 2015, the company has donated an astounding $135 million in funds and products to 500 giving partners in order to help deserving communities thrive. With empathetic leadership and a dedication to social action, Karissa is on a mission to change the way we think about the power and potential of beauty. Key takeaways:Ignorance is bliss when you're starting a business Don't raise money if you don't need toStart slowly - especially if you're low on capitalRely on and trust your community to guide you in making pivotal decisionsAsk for help, you can't do it aloneFind friends outside the businessQuotes:“I often say that ignorance is bliss when you're starting a business, because if I had known how hard it was, I wouldn't have done it.”(11:47 | Karissa)“I had to work on it for many, many years, much longer than your traditional product development cycle. That spirit of creating products that are truly solving problems still rings true in all of the products that we're creating. Because at the time the world didn't need another pair of false eyelashes or lash glue. There were great ones on the market, but we needed to solve a very specific problem.” (13:39 | Karissa)“We always say everybody's on the giving team at Thrive Cosmetics because one of our values is one team, one score.” (24:11 | Karissa)“I did not think that it would get this big. I did not think it would happen the way that it did and when it did, but that's one thing that always inspires me, Lindsay, is that I didn't dream that big, but our community did.” (34:34 | Karissa)Connect with Karissa Bodnar:Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/thrivecausemeticsInstagram:http://www.instagram.com/karissabodnarIf you like what you're hearing, please leave a rating or review at https://ratethispodcast.com/dearfoundher You can now work with Lindsay 1:1 to build and monetize your community through the same method she used to grow and scale her business. Fill out the form here and set up a FREE 30-minute consultation.Make sure you sign up for Lindsay's newsletter and have all of the takeaways from every podcast episode sent straight to your inbox. PLUS, you'll get a tip every week to help you grow and scale your own business.Don't forget to follow Lindsay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaypinchukPodcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you run a thriving company that cares more about impact than about profit and margins?Karissa Bodnar is a genius CEO who dedicated herself to building a cause-based company. Thrive Causemetics started out of her one-bedroom apartment and now it's a massively successful brand that has donated over $139 million of value to those in need.We sat down to talk about finding your purpose, leading younger generations, and so much more.  This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on Karissa and her work check out: https://thrivecausemetics.com/pages/our-story

Did you know that over 80,000 chemicals are currently being used in the United States? What's even scarier is that most of these chemicals haven't even been tested on how they can affect our health. Yet, we have seen the devastating effects of what these chemicals can do to our bodies, with the skyrocketing numbers of chronic illnesses and debilitating diseases. So, what can we do about it? How can we make sustainable changes and help rid our bodies of these unwanted toxic chemicals? That's what my guests in this three-part series are here to break down for you. That's right we are talking how to Detox & Declutter Your Home, Your Products, Your Skin, and Your Body on the next three episodes of Food Heals. First up on today's episode, it's "The Toxin Terminator," Aimee Carlson. Aimee is the bestselling author of "The Toxin Terminator: Finding Focus, Energy, and Renewed Health by Removing Toxins," podcast host of "The Toxin Terminator," and a certified Toxicity and Detox specialist. Aimee helps people identify and remove hidden toxins from their bodies, homes, and lives to restore and renew their health! Then stay tuned for Part 2 where I will be talking with Tonya Harris, Sandee Ferman, and Stephanie Greenwood - all about their advice on detoxing your home and beauty products, and what to use instead. And finally, in Part 3, we're talking decluttering, air-cleaning plants, and minimalism with Kimberly Van der Beek, Janice McQueen, and Michael Ofei & Maša Ofei! Thank You to Our Sponsors! Thrive Causemetics Makeup artist and product developer, Karissa Bodnar, lost her dear friend Kristy to cancer at just 24 years old. Kristy's compassionate and vivacious spirit inspired Karissa to establish Thrive Causemetics, a beauty brand and philosophy that goes beyond skin deep by empowering women. No parabens, sulfates, or phthalates. Certified 100% vegan and cruelty-free. Go to ThriveCausemetics.com/FOODHEALS and use code foodheals for 15% off. CURED Nutrition You deserve to take control of your mental and physical health. CURED Nutrition is trying to make it easier for you to do exactly that. Formulated with their trinity of ingredients – a blend of full-spectrum cannabinoids, functional mushrooms, and adaptogens – Cure is your answer to finding the calm in every storm. Go to Curednutrition.com/foodheals and use code foodheals for 20% off. Organifi Organifi, is a line of organic superfood blends that offers plant based nutrition made with high quality ingredients. Organifi takes pride in offering the best tasting superfood products on the market at a price that works out to less than $3 a day. Go to www.organifi.com/foodheals and use code foodheals for 20% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Dr. Marty Goldstein, a seasoned veterinarian who's seen a dramatic shift in pet health over the last 25 years. In the past, cancer mainly struck older pets, but now even puppies aren't spared. Dr. Goldstein blames this change on generations of pets raised on lousy diets (yes, kibble, we're looking at you) and constant exposure to chemicals like flea repellents. The real kicker? Sixty percent of Dr. Goldstein's animal patients come to him with acute illnesses, often after being given up on by other vets who recommend extreme treatments or even euthanasia. But here's the good news: Dr. Goldstein's unique approach to pet health is changing the game. He can significantly improve the quality of life for 50% of cancer patients and 80% of those with degenerative diseases. How? By going beyond traditional methods and using a blend of herbs, vitamins, supplements, acupuncture, and more. His integrative approach can extend a cancer patient's life by 50% to 60% compared to standard treatments. You can see Dr. Goldstein's work in action in the documentary "The Dog Doc" and learn more in his books, "The Nature of Animal Healing" and "The Spirit of Animal Healing." He's even sharing his wisdom with the prestigious Cornell University. Forbes Magazine dubbed him the "Miracle Worker" for his game-changing contributions to veterinary medicine. He's been a guest on national TV shows like The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Martha Stewart Show, and Good Morning America. Dr. Marty Goldstein is a pioneer, showing us that sometimes the best way to care for our furry friends is by thinking outside the kibble box.  Thank You to Our Sponsors! CURED Nutrition You deserve to take control of your mental and physical health. CURED Nutrition is trying to make it easier for you to do exactly that. Formulated with their trinity of ingredients – a blend of full-spectrum cannabinoids, functional mushrooms, and adaptogens – Cure is your answer to finding the calm in every storm. Go to Curednutrition.com/foodheals and use code foodheals for 20% off. Thrive Causemetics Makeup artist and product developer, Karissa Bodnar, lost her dear friend Kristy to cancer at just 24 years old. Kristy's compassionate and vivacious spirit inspired Karissa to establish Thrive Causemetics, a beauty brand and philosophy that goes beyond skin deep by empowering women. No parabens, sulfates, or phthalates. Certified 100% vegan and cruelty-free. Go to ThriveCausemetics.com/FOODHEALS and use code foodheals for 15% off. Organifi Organifi, is a line of organic superfood blends that offers plant based nutrition made with high quality ingredients. Organifi takes pride in offering the best tasting superfood products on the market at a price that works out to less than $3 a day. Go to www.organifi.com/foodheals and use code foodheals for 20% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Fascist, out of touch, crass, privileged, dumb" – just some of the names I was called online yesterday when a very prominent newspaper posted an extremely fear-mongering article about a COVID comeback, basically insinuating we should stay inside over Labor Day weekend. As you well know, being outside is one of the best things you can do for your mental, emotional, and physical health. So, I posted that maybe, just maybe, we could take into consideration the health benefits of vitamins, vegetables, exercise, and sunshine. The comment section went berserk. My little comment set the internet ablaze. I literally wrote that comment and didn't think twice about it. I went about my day and forgot about it. So, I'm at the gym this morning, doing the leg machine, listening to a podcast, and the podcast mentioned how the news was starting to fear-monger about staying inside again. I thought, 'Oh yeah, I wonder if anyone responded to my comment.' That's when I saw it. People were going nuts, fighting each other in the comment section under my comment. Some supported what I said, while others attacked me and each other, calling names left and right. My question is, when the heck did being healthy become so polarizing, and why does it trigger so many people? When did it become normal for the news to act as a medium of fear-mongering rather than as a medium of truth and facts? Now, I choose not to live in fear. I choose to live in empowerment. I know the body is designed to heal itself when given the tools it needs to do so. Don't let your government, your politicians, or your doctors tell you otherwise. Don't buy into the fear. Don't buy into the politicization of health. Politics today just want to define us and divide us. My goal is to live a long, strong, healthy, joyful life free from chronic degenerative disease. So many people are living in fear and in the expectation that they are going to get sick, that being in a chronic disease state is inevitable or genetic. No, it's not. Nothing is inevitable. You are in control. You have the power to choose health every day. I have never had COVID. I rarely ever get sick. I've talked to some other people like me who have avoided getting sick this whole time, and I wondered if I knew what my healing protocol is. I have shared it on this show before. I know what works for me, but I was curious – what are the commonalities between me and others who have not gotten sick? So, I wanted to share those with you today. Tune in to find out my favorite healing must-haves! Thank You to Our Sponsors! CURED Nutrition You deserve to take control of your mental and physical health. CURED Nutrition is trying to make it easier for you to do exactly that. Formulated with their trinity of ingredients – a blend of full-spectrum cannabinoids, functional mushrooms, and adaptogens – Cure is your answer to finding the calm in every storm. Go to Curednutrition.com/foodheals and use code foodheals for 20% off. Organifi Organifi, is a line of organic superfood blends that offers plant based nutrition made with high quality ingredients. Organifi takes pride in offering the best tasting superfood products on the market at a price that works out to less than $3 a day. Go to www.organifi.com/foodheals and use code foodheals for 20% off. Thrive Causemetics Makeup artist and product developer, Karissa Bodnar, lost her dear friend Kristy to cancer at just 24 years old. Kristy's compassionate and vivacious spirit inspired Karissa to establish Thrive Causemetics, a beauty brand and philosophy that goes beyond skin deep by empowering women. No parabens, sulfates, or phthalates. Certified 100% vegan and cruelty-free. Go to ThriveCausemetics.com/FOODHEALS and use code foodheals for 15% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karissa Bodnar, 33 years old, founded the company after her best friend Kristy died of cancer while they were in college, and she was determined to build a company with products that anyone immune-compromised could use safely. She started out as a make-up artist, shipping products from her 1-bedroom Queens apartment, and has grown it into one of - if not - the most successful DTC beauty brands in the country. She's here today to share her story of Thrive Causemetics and share her beauty inisght with us. This episode is brought to you by Thrive Causemetics! Get an exclusive 20% off your first order when you visit ThriveCausemetics.com/ladygang

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disease of the large intestine, wherein the lining of the colon becomes inflamed and develops small open sores, known as ulcers. The symptoms associated with this condition can be painful and debilitating, as our guests will vividly share today. Currently, Western medicine focuses on managing symptoms through medication. However, did you know that many individuals are successfully healing themselves of this chronic condition through dietary changes? It's true. And today, I have the pleasure of introducing three guests who have achieved exactly that - they have healed themselves through the power of plants. First up, we have Vince Lia. Vince was told by two different doctors that his ulcerative colitis would never truly disappear, even with medication. To add to the confusion, they also advised him not to consume vegetables. Does that make any sense? Vince didn't think so either. You won't believe what he did next! Next, we have Nicole Davidsohn. When Nicole was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, she believed things couldn't get any worse. However, she then experienced a traumatic brain injury, leading to months of pain, medication, and fatigue. Nicole was on the brink of giving up... until she discovered a plant-based food that miraculously helped her heal both her colitis and her brain injury simultaneously! Then she even used it to heal her pup! This is one story you don't want to miss! And finally, we have Lean Green Dad, Cory Warren. Cory's wife was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis just six months before their wedding. They made the bold decision to completely change their lifestyle and adopt a plant-based diet to heal her condition, resulting in incredible outcomes for the entire family. You need to hear their inspiring story! These stories and more are featured on this episode of Food Heals. Stay tuned as we explore the profound impact of plant-based nutrition on the lives of our guests and discover the transformative power of food in healing and reversing chronic disease. Thank You to Our Sponsors! Organifi Organifi, is a line of organic superfood blends that offers plant based nutrition made with high quality ingredients. Organifi takes pride in offering the best tasting superfood products on the market at a price that works out to less than $3 a day. Go to www.organifi.com/foodheals and use code foodheals for 20% off. Thrive Causemetics Makeup artist and product developer, Karissa Bodnar, lost her dear friend Kristy to cancer at just 24 years old. Kristy's compassionate and vivacious spirit inspired Karissa to establish Thrive Causemetics, a beauty brand and philosophy that goes beyond skin deep by empowering women. No parabens, sulfates, or phthalates. Certified 100% vegan and cruelty-free. Go to ThriveCausemetics.com/FOODHEALS and use code foodheals for 15% off. CURED Nutrition You deserve to take control of your mental and physical health. CURED Nutrition is trying to make it easier for you to do exactly that. Formulated with their trinity of ingredients – a blend of full-spectrum cannabinoids, functional mushrooms, and adaptogens – Cure is your answer to finding the calm in every storm. Go to www.curednutrition.com/foodheals and use code foodheals for 20% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is part 2 of Allison's interview with fourth-generation physician and renowned integrative health expert, Dr. Bill Rawls. We are covering all your burning health questions about heart health, herbs for hypothyroidism, living with Lyme, the acid alkaline balance, cellular wellness, and more. If you haven't heard Part 1, go back to episode 427 of Food Heals. Dr. Rawls' journey took a dramatic turn when he faced a personal health crisis in his late forties—Lyme disease. Determined to regain his health, he realized the limitations of conventional medicine and embarked on a mission to find his own path to wellness. Little did he know that this experience would lead him to uncover the incredible power of herbal therapies and sustainable approaches to health. His latest book, "The Cellular Wellness Solution: Tap Into Your Full Health Potential with the Science-Backed Power of Herbs," is packed with fascinating science and actionable recommendations to help you transform your health from the inside out. Thank You to Our Sponsors! Just Thrive Health Probiotics  A Proven, Potent and Effective Spore Probiotic to Help You Be Your Healthier You. Just Thrive's breakthrough, award-winning probiotic contains the proprietary strain, Bacillus Indicus HU36®, which produces antioxidants directly in the digestive system where they can be best absorbed by your body. Go to www.justthrivehealth.com, use the coupon code foodheals, get 20% off. Thrive Causemetics Makeup artist and product developer, Karissa Bodnar, lost her dear friend Kristy to cancer at just 24 years old. Kristy's compassionate and vivacious spirit inspired Karissa to establish Thrive Causemetics, a beauty brand and philosophy that goes beyond skin deep by empowering women. No parabens, sulfates, or phthalates. Certified 100% vegan and cruelty-free. Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you visit ThriveCausemetics.com/FOODHEALS Organifi Organifi, is a line of organic superfood blends that offers plant based nutrition made with high quality ingredients. Organifi takes pride in offering the best tasting superfood products on the market at a price that works out to less than $3 a day. Go to www.organifi.com/foodheals and use code foodheals for 20% off. CURED Nutrition You deserve to take control of your mental and physical health. CURED Nutrition is trying to make it easier for you to do exactly that. Formulated with their trinity of ingredients – a blend of full-spectrum cannabinoids, functional mushrooms, and adaptogens – Cure is your answer to finding the calm in every storm. Grab your CURED favorites for 20% off by visiting www.curednutrition.com and using coupon code foodheals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"That's the only reason I still do this today, and I'm able to reach new heights in my performance — it's because of the people that I'm around." We heard from Emma Bates here on the Ali on the Run Show right after she ran that 2:22:10 personal best and finished fifth at this year's Boston Marathon. Now, just a few weeks later, she's back and she's live! This episode was recorded in front of a live, 170-person, Disney Channel Original Movie-loving audience at the City Opera House in Traverse City, MI, during the Bayshore Marathon weekend. We caught up, got some life (and dating) updates, and played a few rousing rounds of new-to-the-show games, including Bates Rates, Bates Debates & Hot Takes, and Bates Hates! (Key takeaway from it all: Run hard. Have fun. I love you.) SPONSORS: UCAN: Click here to get a FREE Edge sample pack (you'll just pay the cost of shipping), and use code ALI23 for 20% off your next UCAN order. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race: Register TODAY (before the price increase on April 12!) for the world's largest and most iconic 10K road race, taking place in Atlanta, GA, on July 4, 2023. What you'll get on this episode: All about Emma's very detailed race recaps on Instagram, and how she breaks down the race afterward with Coach Joe Bosshard (5:05) How Emma's physical and mental recovery have been since the 2023 Boston Marathon (9:10) What life has been like since the Boston Marathon (13:25) Why Emma doesn't race as often as her competitors and peers, and her decision about whether or not to race World Championships in Budapest this summer (17:05) Emma's advice for how to strengthen your confidence muscle (21:40) “We've had a soft launch, an al dente launch — that was the hard launch!” (23:50) Emma's favorite beauty products (Check out Thrive Causemetics founder Karissa Bodnar on the Ali on the Run Show!) (28:15) Bates Rates, Bates Debates & Hot Takes, & Bates Hates! (29:30) For more from Emma, check out: Emma Bates on Episode 633 of the Ali on the Run Show Emma Bates on Episode 547 of the Ali on the Run Show Emma Bates on Episode 527 of the Ali on the Run Show Emma Bates on Episode 490 of the Ali on the Run Show Emma Bates on Episode 444 of the Ali on the Run Show Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

In today's episode of Food Heals, you'll hear from two incredible undercover investigators from Mercy For Animals who endured witnessing animal cruelty to shed a light on animal abuse and change the laws around factory farming.  In our first clip we hear from Mercy For Animals Undercover Investigator, Cody Carlson. Cody heard about Mercy For Animals when he was a private investigator for a business intelligence firm. Moved by their work, he reached out to the founder, Milo (Nathan) Runkle. Before he knew it, Cody had quit his job, grown a goatee and become an undercover animal rights investigator. It was a wild ride. Working undercover as a farm hand is exhausting physical work and emotionally intense. He witnessed how over 4,000 cows were kept constantly pregnant, saw newborn calves torn from their mothers and left to die, or sold for slaughter. He saw how much the animals wanted to play, to be loved. His footage of workers' cruelty and the atrocities committed in the farm was broadcast by the media and resulted in legislation that changed how these animals are treated. And that was it. He was hooked. He went to law school and is now one of Mercy for Animal's attorneys. In our second clip, we hear from the Founder of Mercy For Animals, Milo Runkle. Milo grew up on a farm in a small town. At 15 years old, after witnessing the brutal murder of a piglet, he founded Mercy for Animals. He started by carrying out open rescues: going into farms' undercover and rescuing injured animals. Trawling through manure pits, witnessing first-hand the cruel conditions, and investigating the horror of slaughterhouses made him even more determined to give animals a voice and drive positive change in the world. Thank You to Our Sponsors! CURED Nutrition You deserve to take control of your mental and physical health. CURED Nutrition is trying to make it easier for you to do exactly that. Formulated with their trinity of ingredients – a blend of full-spectrum cannabinoids, functional mushrooms, and adaptogens – Serenity gummies are your answer to finding the calm in every storm. You can grab your CURED favorites for 20% off by visiting www.curednutrition.com and using coupon code foodheals at checkout. Organifi Organifi, is a line of organic superfood blends that offers plant based nutrition made with high quality ingredients. Organifi takes pride in offering the best tasting superfood products on the market at a price that works out to less than $3 a day. You can experience Organifi's high quality superfoods without breaking the bank. Go to www.organifi.com/foodheals and use code foodheals for 20% off. Thrive Causemetics Makeup artist and product developer, Karissa Bodnar, lost her dear friend Kristy to cancer at just 24 years old. Kristy's compassionate and vivacious spirit inspired Karissa to establish Thrive Causemetics, a beauty brand and philosophy that goes beyond skin deep by empowering women. No parabens, sulfates, or phthalates. Certified 100% vegan and cruelty-free. Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you visit ThriveCausemetics.com/FOODHEALS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, Gary is joined by Karissa Bodnar, CEO of Thrive Causemetics, a beauty brand that offers high-quality, cruelty-free cosmetics while supporting and empowering women. They discuss the role their upbringings played in shaping their entrepreneurial spirits. Gary stresses the value of questioning conventional wisdom and avoiding complacency, while Karissa emphasizes the need for adaptability and continuous learning. The conversation highlights the importance of open communication, teamwork, and embracing diversity as key factors in driving innovation and fostering growth in business. How to Buy VeeCon 2023 Tickets: www.garyvee.com/VeeConTickets2023My website: www.garyvaynerchuk.comCheck out my new NFT project: veefriends.comJoin the VeeFriends Discord: https://discord.gg/veefriends Tweet Me! @garyveeText Me! 212-931-5731My Newsletter: garyvee.com/newsletter

Singer, songwriter and record producer Smokey Robinson talks about his new album “GASMS.”Then, Karissa Bodnar, CEO and Founder of Thrive Causemetics is here for our “She's a Boss” series.

No topic is left unturned on this episode live from Miami where Alli catches up with Ella Magers and Ashley Fillingim. Tune in to hear the crazy stories about how they all met, their retreat to Italy, what they ate at Planta, and a candid discussion about Ayahuasca vs. Antidepressants. Check out Ashley's brand new podcast, Kick Ash Life: We have permission to begin again. We are meant to thrive, to live life out loud, to seek joy and abundance. We get to hit reset and take risks to build a life we love. Sounds great in theory. But the question is, how? A big firm lawyer for 20 years, Ashley Fillingim walked out of her corner office in the city, trading high heels for flip flops and burnout for big dreams, seeking a KickAshLife. Sounds idyllic, right? Yeah, about that … literally nothing went as planned. Come along for the journey, as Ashley interviews dream builders – everyday people doing extraordinary things – and shares her own thoughts about seeking joy at the intersection of business and life. Curiosity and conversation lead to beautiful moments. If you want someone to walk beside you, someone who really doesn't have it all figured out, the KickAshLife podcast is for you. Follow Ashley on Instagram @kickashlife for real talk about life, sprinkled with tips on business and law for entrepreneurs. Subscribe to The KickAshLife Podcast and share it with a friend. Let's do life. Together. And Ella has two podcasts! Check them out: The Vegan Life Coach Podcast: Whether you're already vegan, in the process of transiting to a vegan lifestyle, or consider yourself "vegan-curious," join Sexy Fit Vegan® Ella Magers, MSW and Mindset Master Stephanie Aguilar for a show that is all about helping you leap into your power and build a healthy, plant-strong body and mind for life.  Rise & Thrive: A holistic health and wellness-forward show for the vegan-curious and the curious-vegan...Ella Magers is on a mission to revolutionize the way we as human beings navigate this adventure we call life holistically, both by up-leveling our own health and wellbeing through self-compassion, but also expanding our circle of compassion to all living beings in the earth itself.  Thank You to Our Sponsors! Magic Mind Magic Mind is a little 2 ounce morning ritual that helps you do more & stress less, without the jitters & caffeine crashes, giving you 5 to 7 hours of sustainable energy. Due to the nootropics inside, it dissolves procrastination, fatigue, brain fog and some ADD symptoms. Get up to 56% off your subscription for the next 10 days with code FOODHEALS20 at Magicmind.co/foodheals Organifi Organifi, is a line of organic superfood blends that offers plant based nutrition made with high quality ingredients. Organifi takes pride in offering the best tasting superfood products on the market at a price that works out to less than $3 a day. You can experience Organifi's high quality superfoods without breaking the bank. Go to www.organifi.com/foodheals and use code foodheals for 20% off. CURED Nutrition You deserve to take control of your mental and physical health. CURED Nutrition is trying to make it easier for you to do exactly that. Formulated with their trinity of ingredients – a blend of full-spectrum cannabinoids, functional mushrooms, and adaptogens – Serenity gummies are your answer to finding the calm in every storm. You can grab your CURED favorites for 20% off by visiting www.curednutrition.com and using coupon code foodheals at checkout. Thrive Causemetics Makeup artist and product developer, Karissa Bodnar, lost her dear friend Kristy to cancer at just 24 years old. Kristy's compassionate and vivacious spirit inspired Karissa to establish Thrive Causemetics, a beauty brand and philosophy that goes beyond skin deep by empowering women. No parabens, sulfates, or phthalates. Certified 100% vegan and cruelty-free. Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you visit ThriveCausemetics.com/FOODHEALS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Still suffering from the holiday blues? Is anxiety and depression holding you back from living the life of your dreams?  What if a simple age-old practice could change everything? That's right, we're talking about meditation. Specifically, The Women's Meditation Network and how Katie Krimitsos created a meditation empire that can help you heal - emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Anxiety and depression are two of the most widespread mental health issues faced by people today. They can be overwhelming and make it difficult to live a happy and fulfilling life. Fortunately, meditation is an ancient practice that can help you overcome these challenges and promote overall health and wellbeing. The history of meditation dates back thousands of years, with its roots in ancient India. Over time, it has been adopted by different cultures and religions, each adapting it in their own unique way. Today, meditation is experiencing a resurgence in popularity, and there are numerous forms of meditation available, including mindfulness meditation, loving-kindness meditation, and body scan meditation. Meditation has been scientifically proven to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. By slowing down the activity of the mind and body, meditation can help reduce stress and anxiety, while also increasing feelings of happiness and wellbeing. These positive effects can counteract the negative effects of depression and lead to improved mental health. In addition to its mental health benefits, meditation has also been shown to have positive effects on physical health. It can help reduce pain, lower blood pressure, improve heart health, and enhance sleep. By promoting physical and mental wellness, meditation can help individuals live healthier lives. Katie Krimitsos is a leading advocate for meditation and its many benefits. Through her podcasts, Katie provides women with resources and guidance to help them incorporate meditation into their daily routines. Katie encourages people to "act as if" they already have what they want to manifest in their lives, and helps them not just survive, but thrive in all areas of their lives. Thank You to Our Sponsors! Thrive Causemetics Thrive Causemetics was born out of a friendship. Makeup artist and product developer, Karissa Bodnar, lost her dear friend Kristy to cancer at just 24 years old. Kristy's compassionate and vivacious spirit inspired Karissa to establish Thrive Causemetics, a beauty brand and philosophy that goes beyond skin deep by empowering women. No parabens, sulfates, or phthalates. Certified 100% vegan and cruelty-free. Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you visit ThriveCausemetics.com/FOODHEALS Organifi Organifi, is a line of organic superfood blends that offers plant based nutrition made with high quality ingredients. Organifi takes pride in offering the best tasting superfood products on the market at a price that works out to less than $3 a day. You can experience Organifi's high quality superfoods without breaking the bank. Go to www.organifi.com/foodheals and use code foodheals for 20% off your order. Just Thrive Health Probiotics  A Proven, Potent and Effective Spore Probiotic to Help You Be Your Healthier You. Guarantees survivability through the stomach & upper digestive system. Just Thrive's breakthrough, award-winning probiotic contains the proprietary strain, Bacillus Indicus HU36®, which produces antioxidants directly in the digestive system where they can be best absorbed by your body. Go to www.justhrivehealth.com, use the coupon code foodheals15, get 15% off your first order, and add a spore-based probiotic to your healing and detox routine today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you do when you go to your doctor for help with a chronic condition and he says microwaving your body is your own option to feel better? In my opinion you get the f**k out. That's exactly what today's guest Juli Kramer did and luckily - lived to tell about it! During her early 40s, Juli Kramer experienced severe gynecological problems with debilitating physical symptoms. Her doctor's solution was microwave treatment. Juli asked, “But aren't my symptoms telling me something?” Her doctor's reply shocked her. Juli was told her symptoms didn't matter, and that the microwave treatment would eliminate them. This made no sense to her. (This is a girl who doesn't even microwave her food, much less her body!) Juli realized that her body was desperately trying to tell her that something was seriously wrong. But, all her doctor cared about was treating the symptoms instead of getting to the root cause of the problem and resolving that. She knew there must be a better way and she set out to find it. Little did she know, the answers would be found in the ancient secrets of chinese medicine. Today, Dr. Juli Kramer is a certified qi gong, meditation, and TCM beauty secrets instructor. She holds a diploma in Chinese Medicine Nutritional Therapy and multiple certificates in Chinese medicine. Juli also has a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Counseling Psychology. Her goal is to help you feel happier, look better and live longer by sharing with you the health benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Thank You to Our Sponsors! Organifi Organifi, is a line of organic superfood blends that offers plant based nutrition made with high quality ingredients. Organifi takes pride in offering the best tasting superfood products on the market at a price that works out to less than $3 a day. You can experience Organifi's high quality superfoods without breaking the bank. Mark Your Calendars! 48 Hour Glow Limited Release (1/17 - 1/18) Get Glow before its gone! National Green Juice Day is 1/26 (1/23 - 1/26): Free Shipping on Original Green Juice & Green Juice Crisp Apple for 4 days! National Hot Chocolate Day is 1/31 (1/30 - 2/2): Free Shipping on Gold Chocolate for 4 days! Go to Organifi.com/foodheals and use code foodheals for 20% off your order. Thrive Causemetics Thrive Causemetics was born out of a friendship. Makeup artist and product developer, Karissa Bodnar, lost her dear friend Kristy to cancer at just 24 years old. Kristy's compassionate and vivacious spirit inspired Karissa to establish Thrive Causemetics, a beauty brand and philosophy that goes beyond skin deep by empowering women. No parabens, sulfates, or phthalates. Certified 100% vegan and cruelty-free. Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you visit ThriveCausemetics.com/FOODHEALS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode we're covering how tapping can be the key for trauma healing, ending emotional eating, and overcoming food addiction. Then, we are covering our favorite wellness tips to prepare  for the new year, plus how to workout for weight-loss! This is Part 4 of our Healthy AF Series to help inspire you to have a total wellness and weight-loss transformation. And don't worry, you don't have to do it alone! In fact, if you are ready to get healthy AF in 2023 with me and other Food Heals Nation listeners, stay tuned to the end of this episode and I will tell you exactly how we can have a total wellness transformation together in 2023. But first, we've got interviews with: Brittany Watkins, America's leading expert in EFT tapping for weight loss who will help us end emotional eating permanently and lose the weight for good The Jing Slingers, Jay and Joy, plus Sophie Uliano, who has candid conversations with us about setting intentions for weight-loss in the new year Rob and Devon, from Open Sky Fitness with their fat-burning exercises, tips and tricks Ella Magers, The Sexy Fit Vegan, helps us bust body fat with the right balance of nutrition and exercise To have a total transformation together and get healthy in 2023, go to: FoodHealsNation.com/Transformation Thank You to Our Sponsors! Organifi Organifi, is a line of organic superfood blends that offers plant based nutrition made with high quality ingredients. Organifi takes pride in offering the best tasting superfood products on the market at a price that works out to less than $3 a day. You can experience Organifi's high quality superfoods without breaking the bank. Go to www.organifi.com/foodheals and use code foodheals for 20% off your order. Thrive Causemetics Thrive Causemetics was born out of a friendship. Makeup artist and product developer, Karissa Bodnar, lost her dear friend Kristy to cancer at just 24 years old. Kristy's compassionate and vivacious spirit inspired Karissa to establish Thrive Causemetics, a beauty brand and philosophy that goes beyond skin deep by empowering women. No parabens, sulfates, or phthalates. Certified 100% vegan and cruelty-free. Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you visit ThriveCausemetics.com/FOODHEALS   Athletic Greens Ready for your one year-supply of FREE Vitamin D? I've partnered up with my friends over at Athletic Greens to make that happen! (You're welcome!) Athletic Greens has 75 whole food sourced ingredients, vitamins and minerals, digestive enzymes, prebiotics, probiotics, and antioxidants packed in one simple serving that tastes almost like a tropical vacation. Head over to athleticgreens.com/foodheals to claim your two free gifts – one year supply of Vitamin D + five free Athletic Greens travel packs with your subscription.

Are you ready for a total health transformation? In today's episode of Food Heals we're talking all about how to get healthy AF with 4 simple steps.   Did you know that most of us gain extra weight between Halloween and the New Year? Let's be honest - it makes sense! This time of year is full of fall celebrations, family get-togethers, gift giving, and a two month food fest - one that often ends in weight gain and feeling worse on January 1st than you did just two months ago.   The problem is that weight gained during the holiday season usually takes months to lose according to the New England Journal of Medicine. And many of us never lose the weight, packing on extra pounds that stay on and accumulate, year after year. In fact, researchers found that it took much longer to lose the weight than to gain the weight.    So I don't know about you but our goal at Food Heals over the holiday months is to have fun, and enjoy the holidays, but not become a statistic!   That's why on today's episode we'll go over four steps to completely transform your health with functional medicine, peptide therapy, daily habits, and emotional healing.   Today's show was created to inspire you that you can absolutely reach your health, wellness, and weight loss goals - now matter what time of year it is! Because, remember, the body is designed to heal itself when given the tools it needs to do so. So let's give it the tools for transformation!   Tune in to learn:   How to find the perfect diet that is right for you A brand new weight loss secret that for everyone who has tried everything to slim down and nothing has worked (Hint: it is Elon Musk approved) Four small daily habits that can completely change your life - and your body Why we have food addiction and how to heal it for good - Hint: it's emotional How to get healthy AF in 2023 And more   To have a total transformation together and get healthy in 2023, go to: FoodHealsNation.com/Transformation   Thank You to Our Sponsors!   Thrive Causemetics Thrive Causemetics was born out of a friendship. Makeup artist and product developer, Karissa Bodnar, lost her dear friend Kristy to cancer at just 24 years old. Kristy's compassionate and vivacious spirit inspired Karissa to establish Thrive Causemetics, a beauty brand and philosophy that goes beyond skin deep by empowering women. No parabens, sulfates, or phthalates. Certified 100% vegan and cruelty-free. Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you visit ThriveCausemetics.com/FOODHEALS   Organifi Organifi, is a line of organic superfood blends that offers plant based nutrition made with high quality ingredients. Organifi takes pride in offering the best tasting superfood products on the market at a price that works out to less than $3 a day. You can experience Organifi's high quality superfoods without breaking the bank. Go to www.organifi.com/foodheals and use code foodheals for 20% off your order.

Are you ready for a total health transformation? In today's episode of Food Heals we're talking all about how to get healthy AF with 4 simple steps. Did you know that most of us gain extra weight between Halloween and the New Year? Let's be honest - it makes sense! This time of year is full of fall celebrations, family get-togethers, gift giving, and a two month food fest - one that often ends in weight gain and feeling worse on January 1st than you did just two months ago. The problem is that weight gained during the holiday season usually takes months to lose according to the New England Journal of Medicine. And many of us never lose the weight, packing on extra pounds that stay on and accumulate, year after year. In fact, researchers found that it took much longer to lose the weight than to gain the weight.  So I don't know about you but our goal at Food Heals over the holiday months is to have fun, and enjoy the holidays, but not become a statistic! That's why on today's episode we'll go over four steps to completely transform your health with functional medicine, peptide therapy, daily habits, and emotional healing. Today's show was created to inspire you that you can absolutely reach your health, wellness, and weight loss goals - now matter what time of year it is! Because, remember, the body is designed to heal itself when given the tools it needs to do so. So let's give it the tools for transformation! Tune in to learn: How to find the perfect diet that is right for you A brand new weight loss secret that for everyone who has tried everything to slim down and nothing has worked (Hint: it is Elon Musk approved) Four small daily habits that can completely change your life - and your body Why we have food addiction and how to heal it for good - Hint: it's emotional How to get healthy AF in 2023 And more To have a total transformation together and get healthy in 2023, go to: FoodHealsNation.com/Transformation Thank You to Our Sponsors! Thrive Causemetics Thrive Causemetics was born out of a friendship. Makeup artist and product developer, Karissa Bodnar, lost her dear friend Kristy to cancer at just 24 years old. Kristy's compassionate and vivacious spirit inspired Karissa to establish Thrive Causemetics, a beauty brand and philosophy that goes beyond skin deep by empowering women. No parabens, sulfates, or phthalates. Certified 100% vegan and cruelty-free. Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you visit ThriveCausemetics.com/FOODHEALS Organifi Organifi, is a line of organic superfood blends that offers plant based nutrition made with high quality ingredients. Organifi takes pride in offering the best tasting superfood products on the market at a price that works out to less than $3 a day. You can experience Organifi's high quality superfoods without breaking the bank. Go to www.organifi.com/foodheals and use code foodheals for 20% off your order.

Follow Karissa Bodnar on social media at @KarissaBodnar

For many of us, our hair is an integral part of our identity. Imagine a drummer who was a member of hair bands in his youth facing rapid hair loss in his early 50's. That was Solopreneur Hour Host's Michael O'Neals' story before he flew all the way to Turkey to have a hair transplant.   While pharmaceutical solutions for hair loss do exist, they can have debilitating side effects such as erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, swelling in face, arms, hands, legs, or feet, dizziness,headaches, skin rashes, hives, and even male breast cancer   Hair transplantation on the other hand uses your own hair follicles to regrow hair on your scalp in combination with techniques like PRP (platelet-rich plasma) which uses your bodys' own own healing system to repair itself.   In today's episode of Food heald we will hear the riveting story of Michael's trip to Istanbul and a natural way to regrow hair using your own hair follicles - without drugs without harsh side effects and how you can go from balding to a beautiful head of new hair too!   Dr. Emrah Cinik: EmrahCinik.com Watch the Youtube video of Michael's experience. Check out The Solopreneur Hour Podcast at SolopreneurHour.com Check out Michael's  course, The Art of the Interview at  www.ArtofTheInterview.co. Follow Michael On Instagram at @SoloHour   Thank You to Our Sponsors!   Thrive Causemetics Thrive Causemetics was born out of a friendship. Makeup artist and product developer, Karissa Bodnar, lost her dear friend Kristy to cancer at just 24 years old. Kristy's compassionate and vivacious spirit inspired Karissa to establish Thrive Causemetics, a beauty brand and philosophy that goes beyond skin deep by empowering women. No parabens, sulfates, or phthalates. Certified 100% vegan and cruelty-free. Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you visit ThriveCausemetics.com/FOODHEALS   Organifi Organifi, is a line of organic superfood blends that offers plant based nutrition made with high quality ingredients. Organifi takes pride in offering the best tasting superfood products on the market at a price that works out to less than $3 a day. You can experience Organifi's high quality superfoods without breaking the bank. Go to www.organifi.com/foodheals and use code foodheals for 20% off your order.   True Leaf Market Since 1974 True Leaf Market has been the choice of over a million growers for Heirloom and Organic garden seeds. True Leaf Market offers a great selection of cover crop seeds, including their all purpose garden cover crop mix: their most popular cover crop seeds for home gardeners. Order Online at TrueLeafMarket.com, use promo code FH15 to save 15% on cover crop seeds.   Sambucol Sambucol is made from premium European black elderberries which are natural sources of powerful antioxidants and key vitamins like A, C, and E. They really are Nature's superberries and help support a healthy immune system! They have syrups, gummies, chewable tablets, drink powders, capsules, and more. All of their products are vegan - except their throat lozenges which contain honey – they are all gluten free, dairy free, nut and soy free, with no artificial colors or flavors. Use my code FOODHEALS15 at SambucolUSA.com to get 15% off your order of $9.99 or more.    

"I struggle every day. I am just committed to not letting those little moments take me out of the game." As the founder and CEO of Thrive Causemetics, Karissa Bodnar has been included in both Forbes's 30 Under 30 list, and as one of America's Richest Self-Made Women. Marie Claire included her as one of its Most Powerful Women, and she was on Inc.'s Badass Female Founders list. But what matters most to Karissa, she swears, isn't the accolades: It's the people. In this conversation, we get to know the woman behind one of the most game-changing brands in the beauty industry — a woman who, naturally, happens to be a runner. (We recorded this conversation just a few days before Karissa ran the Rock N Roll Seattle Half Marathon!) Karissa talks about how running makes her a better leader and business owner. She talks about the days when she would sit at her kitchen table, mixing formulas and dreaming of working her way up the beauty brand ladder. She talks about launching Thrive Causemetics in the wake of losing her best friend to cancer. And she talks about giving back. (For every product sold, Thrive donates products and funds to organizations and causes that support and empower women.) Plus: imposter syndrome in running and in business, what keeps Karissa up at night, and what it means to be "bigger than beauty." SPONSORS: UCAN: Click here and use code ALI for 20% off your next UCAN order. Bermuda Triangle Challenge: Click here and use code ALIONTHERUN15OFF to get 15% off your race registration. What you'll get on this episode: How Karissa was feeling the week of her half marathon (5:00) Why Karissa wanted to run a half marathon this year (9:30) What young Karissa was like (18:00) Why Karissa names her products after women who inspire her (23:50) How Karissa found her purpose (25:50) How — and why — Karissa started her own company, and how it grew from mixing formulas at her kitchen table to a multimillion-dollar company (30:10) What keeps Karissa up at night (40:00) Karissa's “wear sunscreen” PSA (44:15) When Karissa works out, and what her half-marathon training has been like (46:30) Karissa's race-day playlist (52:00) What makes it onto Karissa's highlight reel (57:35) On learning how to be a CEO (1:00:00) Follow Karissa: Instagram @karissabodnar Thrive Causemetics Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Blog Strava SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

Listed by VegNews among the “Top 10 Living Vegetarian Authors” and voted “Peta's Sexiest Vegan Over 50” in 2016, Victoria Moran has written thirteen books including Main Street Vegan and Creating a Charmed Life. Vegan for 38 years and an obesity survivor, Victoria is the founder and director of Main Street Vegan Academy.   With her Andrea Zuckerman-like style for never giving up, and Woodward and Bernstein sense of journalism, Victoria has led a fascinating life. From meeting Paul McCartney to being featured twice on Oprah, this vegan is an incredible example of what tenacity and truth can lead to in life!   Victoria is one of the cofounders of the Compassion Consortium, an online Interfaith spiritual center for people who care about animals. After hosting 475 weekly episodes of the Main Street Vegan Podcast, she is about to launch The Victoria Moran Podcast: Meetings With Remarkable Women.    Thank You to Our Sponsors! Just Thrive Health Probiotics  A Proven, Potent and Effective Spore Probiotic to Help You Be Your Healthier You. Guarantees survivability through the stomach & upper digestive system. Just Thrive's breakthrough, award-winning probiotic contains the proprietary strain, Bacillus Indicus HU36®, which produces antioxidants directly in the digestive system where they can be best absorbed by your body. Go to www.justhrivehealth.com, use the coupon codefoodheals15, get 15% off your first order, and add a spore-based probiotic to your healing and detox routine today. Sambucol Sambucol is made from premium European black elderberries which are natural sources of powerful antioxidants and key vitamins like A, C, and E. They really are Nature's superberries and help support a healthy immune system! They have syrups, gummies, chewable tablets, drink powders, capsules, and more. All of their products are vegan - except their throat lozenges which contain honey – they are all gluten free, dairy free, nut and soy free, with no artificial colors or flavors. Use my code FOODHEALS15 at SambucolUSA.com to get 15% off your order of $9.99 or more. Organifi Organifi, is a line of organic superfood blends that offers plant based nutrition made with high quality ingredients. Organifi takes pride in offering the best tasting superfood products on the market at a price that works out to less than $3 a day. You can experience Organifi's high quality superfoods without breaking the bank. Go to www.organifi.com/foodheals and use code foodheals for 20% off your order. True Leaf Market Since 1974 True Leaf Market has been the choice of over a million growers for Heirloom and Organic garden seeds. True Leaf Market offers a great selection of cover crop seeds, including their all purpose garden cover crop mix: their most popular cover crop seeds for home gardeners. Order Online at TrueLeafMarket.com, use promo code FH15 to save 15% on cover crop seeds.   Thrive Causemetics Thrive Causemetics was born out of a friendship. Makeup artist and product developer, Karissa Bodnar, lost her dear friend Kristy to cancer at just 24 years old. Kristy's compassionate and vivacious spirit inspired Karissa to establish Thrive Causemetics, a beauty brand and philosophy that goes beyond skin deep by empowering women. No parabens, sulfates, or phthalates. Certified 100% vegan and cruelty-free. Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you visit ThriveCausemetics.com/FOODHEALS

Witnessing her mother and father — in short succession — lose their lives to cancer, Allison Melody endured significant trauma in her 20s. Why did their bodies fail them? Why did the doctors have no answers? This tragic loss instilled in Allison an unwavering passion for nutrition and propelled her into the world of holistic health and healing. She vowed to honor her parents' memory by dedicating her life to finding a way to heal the body naturally. After interviewing hundreds who have healed themselves of chronic and degenerative diseases for her film Powered By Plants and podcast Food Heals, Allison now firmly believes that the body has the ability to heal itself when given the tools it needs to do so. Tune in to Part 2 of Ask Alli to hear: - Why her ex used to call Alli "Country Club" - What Multiple Sclerosis is and how it affected Alli's mom - The horrible teen experience that caused Alli give up red meat for good - The "cure" that killed her mother before it killed the cancer - Is it true that "Time Heals all Wounds?" - Why a patchouli smelling doctors "office" did not cut it for Alli's baby boomer dad - What losing both her parents to cancer taught Alli about disease, life, and love   Thank You to Our Sponsors! Thrive Causemetics Thrive Causemetics was born out of a friendship. Makeup artist and product developer, Karissa Bodnar, lost her dear friend Kristy to cancer at just 24 years old. Kristy's compassionate and vivacious spirit inspired Karissa to establish Thrive Causemetics, a beauty brand and philosophy that goes beyond skin deep by empowering women. No parabens, sulfates, or phthalates. Certified 100% vegan and cruelty-free. Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you visit ThriveCausemetics.com/FOODHEALS   Scout & Cellar Wines Scout & Cellar believes in the deliciousness of nature. That's why every bottle of Clean-Crafted™ wine is independently lab-tested to ensure it's free of toxic pesticides and is low in sulfites. Additionally, Scout & Cellar conducts a detailed internal audit of all processing aids and ingredients used in their products to confirm we're upholding our rigorous standard on every level. Shop the summer sale right now and see all of Alli's favorite wines at ScoutAndCellar.com/foodheals   Organifi Organifi, is a line of organic superfood blends that offers plant based nutrition made with high quality ingredients. Organifi takes pride in offering the best tasting superfood products on the market at a price that works out to less than $3 a day. You can experience Organifi's high quality superfoods without breaking the bank. Go to www.organifi.com/foodheals and use code foodheals for 20% off your order.   Just Thrive Health Probiotics  A Proven, Potent and Effective Spore Probiotic to Help You Be Your Healthier You. Guarantees survivability through the stomach & upper digestive system. Just Thrive's breakthrough, award-winning probiotic contains the proprietary strain, Bacillus Indicus HU36®, which produces antioxidants directly in the digestive system where they can be best absorbed by your body. Go to www.justhrivehealth.com, use the coupon codefoodheals15, get 15% off your first order, and add a spore-based probiotic to your healing and detox routine today.

This week's guest has built an amazing business in just 5 years and was listed in Forbes top 100 America's Self-Made Women of 2019. Karissa Bodnar founded Thrive Causemetics after she lost her friend Kristy to cancer at the young age of 24. We talk about how she started a grassroots business in her garage and how important the charitable giving has been for the growth of her company. To date, Thrive has donated over 1 million products to charities and sells one mascara every nine seconds. We are happy to say that we have been supporters of Karissa since day one and the conversation with her was one to be heard and is so inspiring. Karissa Bodnar founded Thrive Causemetics after she lost her friend Kristy to cancer at the young age of 24. We talk about how she started a grassroots business in her garage and how important the charitable giving has been for the growth of her company.    Shop this episode Thrive Causemetics Briogeo Olaplex Alterna Kendi Oil: Bamboo Smooth Kendi Pure Treatment Oil Bamboo Smooth Kendi Dry Oil Micromist All Amazon links provided are part of our Amazon Affiliate partnership. The Make Down earns a small commission at no extra cost to you.  Thanks in advance for helping to support this free podcast!

We are excited to have Karissa Bodnar of the vegan & cruelty-free brand, Thrive Causemetics, on our podcast today! She started her company from a small apartment and has grown it into a multi-million dollar business. Her company gives back to a variety of charities which include: domestic abuse, cancer, homelessness, re-entering the workforce, and veterans. We have tried out the products & love them & highly recommend them!!  https://thrivecausemetics.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/delia-folk8/support

When you first read the name, Thrive Causemetics, you know that this is a different sort of beauty company. A former makeup artist, founder and CEO Karissa Bodnar launched her company with dual purposes: to create quality, vegan, skin-loving makeup and skincare and to support organizations that help women. Both missions have equal importance—for every product sold, another is donated. The inspiration for this makeup/ movement is a poignant personal story of love, loss and resilience.#wherebrainsmeetbeauty@wherebrainsmeetbeautypodcast wherebrainsmeetbeauty.com 

I'm in love with this brand and this entrepreneur's story and you're about to be too! If you're thinking of starting something to have a massive reach and impact, you're going to want to take notes because we have Karissa Bodnar, owner of Thrive Causemetics giving away all the inside scoop into how she grew her business from zero to what it is today. She seriously held nothing back and we go into everything! “I believe that when we are confident, we are unstoppable.” Karissa and Thrive Causemetics has received accolades like the “Fastest-growing vegan beauty company”, “Forbes 30 under 30 for 2019” and INC magazine's “Badass Female Founders”, but before all that Karissa grew up on a farm in Washington State. She loved creating makeup from roses from her mom's garden and crayons. Since then she has been deep into all things makeup: working as a makeup artist at Sephora during college, working at Clarisonic after college and in L'oreal's luxury division after they acquired Clarisonic. But when she hit a brick wall after losing her friend to cancer at 24, she came to the realization that she had to stop waiting and finally build the beauty company of her dreams. She was passionate about doing more than just selling beauty products but empowering women as well. And a month later she started Thrive Causemetics on her kitchen counter.  “If our product wasn't great, people would not buy it.” She funded it all herself, making product formulas on her kitchen counter and fulfilling all the orders out of her 1-bedroom apartment. As she grew, she reached out to people for help, and along the way she captured the hearts of her amazing customers and their word of mouth on social media moved the needle for her. She went from making a thousand dollars a day in sales to hundreds of thousands of dollars a day in sales, in just a few days, and kept growing from there. A part of why it's called ‘causemetics' is because she donates her profits to a lot of charities who help women re-enter the workforce, deal with abuse, recover from cancer and even more - they keep adding more and more women groups in need. You're going to learn in-depth the different stages of her journey and how she was able to get through each stage to where her company is today. Enjoy! “When you realize that the worst that can happen really isn't that bad, you're unstoppable.”  Check out the show notes Join the Zero to Influence Bootcamp waitlist Download your FREE guide: 6 Tools YouTubers Use to Get Thousands of Video Views Don't forget to join the Beauty and the Vlog Facebook group for collaborations, YouTube advice, support and more! You can also follow me on Instagram!